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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man is accused of ramming a female acquaintance's car with his pickup truck yesterday afternoon near East 9th Street and North Fairfax Avenue. Officer Sam Clemens says the woman had just turned north on Fairfax when her car was hit from behind by a pickup allegedly driven by 24-year-old Joshua Adam Johnson. Clemens says the pickup again hit the car pushing it a half a block. The pickup backed up and turned around. Before the truck left the scene, the woman got out of her car and took a picture of the driver with her cell phone. Clemens says the victim recognized the suspect and Johnson was arrested late Thursday night at his home on West 42nd Street. He's charged with aggravated assault and felony intentional damage to property. The 28-year-old woman suffered a bruised arm and the damage to her car is estimated at $3 thousand dollars.
KENT SAT Residential Programs Kent’s SAT residential programs (Kent Prefects & Winter Crash Course), provides world-class, holistic preparation for high school and college admissions. Exceptional students work with top instructors to improve their knowledge and test-taking abilities in an intense classroom environment. Training in character, aptitude, and passion development ensures that students possess the discipline to excel and the capacity to lead. As a result of the training, students are prepared to serve in positions of leadership throughout their course work and career. Through the passionate pursuit of their ambitions, Kent’s students stand out among other achievers in even the most selective pools and applicants. Our residential programs provide: • a well-structured and supervised daily timetable • academic yet friendly environment • supportive and energized atmosphere Kent Prefects (8-11th Graders) Premier Program: July 7 – August 2nd, 2013 (4 Weeks) Compact Program: July 7 – 27th, 2013 (3 Weeks) Score Booster: July 27-August 2nd, 2013 (1 Week) Location: Manhattanville College, NY (Round trip airport transportation available from JFK) Premier SAT Program (4 weeks) Benefit from the four complete concentrated weeks of Kent’s proven test preparation and essay colloquium designed specifically to boost scores. Through an extended series of drills, practice tests and mock exams, it enables the students to reach their perfect score of 2400. Compact SAT Program (3 weeks) Gain three weeks of unparalleled vocabulary training, stamina building, test strategy instruction, tutoring, and group study. The intense premeditated class schedule consists of six hours of daily instruction; making it likely to see students’ scores improve by 200–400 points by the end of the program. Score Booster (1 week) Use one intense week of instructed drilling with admission test specialists as a necessary supplement course to the Compact Program or by itself as a one week reinforcement course. The Score Booster program administers 4-5 real SAT exams to provide the practice and exposure needed to raise scores. Kent SAT Crash Course for January 2014 11th(and qualified 10th) Graders Date: December 26 (Thur.), 2013 through December 31(Tue.), 2013 Location: St. Ignatius Retreat House, NY (Round trip airport transportation available from JFK) Registration: December 14th(Sat.), 2013 Kent’s SAT winter program condenses its summer residential curricula into an intense and comprehensive 6-day course. Being immersed in a ’round the clock’ environment of mature and goal oriented peers, students are better focused and equipped to achieve personal best scores. For 11th (and qualified 10th) graders, this crash course is the best preparation for the January 2014 SAT. At Kent, we believe that the SAT is a test that can be mastered. The critical thinking skills profited in our residential programs are distinguished as invaluable for college and post-college years. “The months I’ve spent here were some of the most productive months of my whole life. I’ve learned a lot of new things. My SAT score increased a lot and it makes me very satisfied.” -Albert (Maryland, US) “The college experience is about self-reliance, self-motivation, and self-teaching. Kent equips students with the knowledge and experience required to thrive as independent thinkers and survive the rigors of college life. Because of Kent’s intensive program, students achieve high scores on the SATs and demonstrate the ability to approach real-world problems that the exam results are meant to reflect.” - Adam Irwin (London, U.K.) “When I first arrived at Kent, I was under the impression that it would be continuous studying and nothing more. Kent immediately exceeded my expectations, because everyone helped motivate each other and friendships were made quickly. Aside from the positive reassurance and teamwork, I was sincerely impressed with the curriculum. If I could recommend this program to prospective students, I would encourage those who either have or want to hone their work ethics. I encourage students to apply if they genuinely want to do well on the SATs and also make lifelong friendships. If you apply yourself in this course, you will definitely succeed. The teachers were extremely qualified. They were concise and explained material in detail, and I could not have asked for more.” -Max (New York, US) “To be honest, I was first reluctant about an SAT prep program because my impressions from my past experiences with SAT Prep courses were negative, and I was never satisfied with my results. Therefore, during my search I was really looking for intensity, and qualified teachers to help me beyond just studying. To me studying is just regurgitating information, but what I wanted to gain were learning strategies, and constructive criticism particularly on my essays. I came to Kent not knowing what was going to happen but was happily surprised right after the first day. Not only were the teachers qualified, but so were the counselors. It was a relaxing environment while also academic focused.” -Ben (New York, US) “I was looking for a challenge and I came across Kent’s program on their website. Kent was exactly what I was looking for: SAT prep and more. My goal was to break a 2300 on the SAT and I achieved that goal. At the beginning of the program, I bonded with campers within just two days! It was so hard to say goodbye on the last day. I wanted to stay there for the rest of the year. If you are considering Kent’s program, it’s best to remember that while you’re there, you have to work very hard if you want to excel in the program.” -Stephanie (Beijing, China) “This year at Kent, I learned that I could push myself past the boundaries. I was able to excel beyond what I thought was possible academically, while meeting some of the most amazing people along the way. I learned so much about my study habits and what it takes to work more efficiently. Kent taught me that confidence is necessary in order to achieve success. I accomplished goals that I didn’t even believe I could achieve. I now realize that the fate of the future rests in my own hands.” -Eunice (Maryland, US) “On the surface, Kent may seem like any other SAT camp that focuses on vocabulary drills or just improving a score. However, once you start attending Kent, even as soon as the first day, you quickly realize it’s not simply for SAT training. This program also offers training for one’s overall identity. I particularly enjoyed a program called CAP training. We got inspiration that not only helped us with our study habits and SAT prep, but also our future and our lives. Kent motivates you to be a better person. If you are just looking for a better SAT score, don’t come to Kent. This is a lot more.” -Daniel (New York, US)
I have previously commented on the composition of the Supreme Court. Apart from the Chief Justice and Deputy Justice, three of the now nominated members stood out for me; Justices Ojwang’, Ibrahim and Njoki Ndung’u. From the interview, it was obvious that the JSC was concerned about the departure of Mr M’Inoti from the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) at this critical stage of its work. Obviously, the departure of both the chair and deputy of the KLRC would be a set back to that Commission which is key to the implementation process. In my view though, Mr M’Inoti can bid his time and make the Supreme Court in not too distant future. Justice Tunoi, currently the second most senior judge on the Court of Appeal joins the Supreme Court. In terms of precedence, under section 5 of the Supreme Court Bill, he will be the presiding judge of the Court in the absence of the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice. His 18 years judicial experience in the Court of Appeal will provide a steady hand as a majority of the court are persons without previous judicial experience. He is now 67 years old and will retire in 3 year time in accordance with Article 167 of the Constitution. He will be expected to provide some continuity between the old order and the new order. Prof Smokin Wanjala academic pedigree is unassailable. He was the Deputy Director of the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission under Justice Ringera until his term came to an end. Given that corruption is a major issue in the country and particularly in the judiciary, his contribution to the fight against corruption in the judiciary is to be welcomed. There will be two women on the Supreme Court. For those who do math, one third of the court is 2.3. Understandably there are those who feel that there should have been three or more women not two. Article 27 (8) obliges the state to take legislative and other measure to implement the principle that not more than two-thirds of the members of elective and appointive bodies shall be of the same gender. Article 172(2) provides that the JSC shall be guided by competitiveness and transparent processes in appointment of judicial officers and the promotion of gender equality. Unfortunately, no female High Court judges were nominated to the court. Given the obligations of the JSC, I think an explanation on this issue would be serve a useful purpose. On the whole, I think the success of the Supreme Court will be through their collective effort as borne by their experience. There are three sitting judges, Tunoi, Ibrahim and Ojwang', who will bring to bear their judicial experience, the rest have non judicial experience. Three nominees, Mutunga, Ojwang and Wanjala, have taught at the University of Nairobi Law School. Ms Barasa teaches at the Kenyatta University. Three have doctorate degrees; Mutunga, Ojwang' and Wanjala. Ms Barasa and Justice Tunoi should be joining them soon. Ms Barasa and Ms Ndungu have been active members of FIDA. Two members come from the same ethnic group, Ms Baraza and Prof. Wanjala. Two of the nominees, Mutunga and Ibrahim, were detained during the Nyayo era. There the two muslims on the court; Mutunga and Ibrahim. Two members, Mutunga and Tunoi will be departing from the court in the next three years on account of age. No actively practicing advocate was nominated to the court. None of the judges have been magistrates.
SA schoolboy fixtures (21 June) 20 Jul 2012 Schoolboy Derby looks at the top 1st XV clashes from across the country. Paarl Gym and Outeniqua will face off in the major clash in the region. The No 1-ranked school in the country will come up against a side that had a large contingent in this year’s SWD U18 Craven Week squad. In other games, Paarl Boys’ tackle Oakdale while SACS will come up against Paul Roos. Bishops vs Tygerberg Boland Landbou vs Wynberg Paarl Gym vs Outeniqua Oakdale vs Paarl Boys’ SACS vs Paul Roos Bellville vs Bellville Tech Rondebosch vs Drostdy DF Malan vs Brackenfell With Dale enjoying a bye, Grey PE will face Daniel Pienaar and Saints duel against Marlow. St Andrews vs Marlow Daniel Pienaar vs Grey PE The Maritzburg College-Affies match will be the highlight of the weekend and it will be televised on SS5 at 5pm. There will also be a match between Glenwood and touring Kirkhan Grammar Maritzburg College vs Affies Glenwood vs Kirkhan Grammar (UK) Grey Bloem return to action against Pretoria Boys’. Kempton Park will also come up against EG Jansen in the Valke schools final. Grey Bloem vs Pretoria Boys’ Kempton Park vs EG Jansen Centurion vs Zwartkop Waterkloof vs Garsfontein
Perodua Myvi is one of the famous car in malaysia. The owner of myvi have everything in their mind to modify their lovely cars extremely. This sets of pictures taken from one of the myvi forum in Malaysia. And surprisingly, this cute little car can transform to almost any car model by just modifying the front bumper with custom bodykit. Like above, is the myvi BMW M3 bumper. On the road, i saw some of the myvi fitted with BMW front grille with two hole as a standard design of BMW. PERODUA MYVI CUSTOM MODIFICATION DESIGN BUMPER : MYVI BE ANYTHING! Perodua Myvi modified bodykit to be a Mitsubishi evo x. Even the lamp is not really can be author to be the same like evo x, It is enough to modify only the front bumper. Actually this sets of myvi modification is done by one of the myvi forumer using photo graphic software. Nice job done there. Myvi nissan fairlady. This one quite nice and more suitable to myvi. Not too much, simple yet have sporty look. Guess what bumper is that? Inspired by Toyota Estima front bumper, this myvi looks bigger and fierce. MAJALAH KERETA MALAYSIA : Looking for a new car in Malaysia review? Latest 2013 car prices, specs, reviews & full specification! Ready to buy 2013 new car? Find 2013 car dealer in malaysia, the latest deals, discounts and promotion or vehicles for sale online. View our comments on Test drive, Fuel Consumption, owners or user review about car problem and solution on how to repair the car. Car accessories, performance and body kit discussion in forum section. KERETA DOT INFO KDI is a Majalah kereta Malaysia which shares Car Specification, Gambar, video, latest news / berita, Panduan, tips, regarding most of Malaysia cars like Proton Perodua Naza Nissan Honda and Toyota. Rental car, New car Price, Fuel, MPV spec, Bodykit, Modified cars, test drive review, iklan / ads also available here. Help yourself =)
By Kevin Jefferies/Brad Kellar Commerce – A man was shot and killed in Greenville over the weekend, marking the third shooting death in Hunt County this month. 18 year old Joseph Willis of Greenville was found shot inside a vehicle just after midnight Saturday morning. He was transported to Parkland Hospital in Dallas where he was pronounced dead. Police believe the shots were fired from another vehicle, which has been identified. Willis's death is the third shooting death in Hunt County this month. Michael Walker of Commerce and Michael Patrick Bates of West Tawakoni were also shot and killed previously this month. Suspects are in custody in both cases. Click here to listen to Brad Kellar report on the story.
Dear Sniplits Members, Is there ever anything harder to say than “good-bye” to someone or something or some dream that you have loved? Seven years ago, Sniplits was just a dream to create audio short stories for what was then still a relatively new MP3 player market. And, perhaps most important to me, to create a market that would pay short story authors for their work. I know that there are those who believe everything on the Internet should be free. And those who believe that an author’s only reward should be the pleasure of writing. Nonsense I say. Writing is work, and a writer whose work is appreciated by the market should be able to make a living at their writing. No one asks doctors, actors, engineers, teachers or professional athletes to do their work for free just because they enjoy aspects of their job. That is not to say that everyone who wants to write or thinks that they have a story to tell has the ability to turn out a product worth paying for. Not everyone who loves basketball will make it beyond league play and pick-up games. Not everyone who loves biology can be a good doctor. At Sniplits, I tried to publish authors I thought were worth betting on. And I am incredibly proud to have been the first to buy some of their work. I will continue to faithfully follow and read their stories, and I hope you will too. I still believe that there will be a market for professionally narrated audio short stories, and particularly for eShorts enhanced with audio. Unfortunately, Sniplits does not have the financial wherewithal to survive until that market develops. Sniplits will be closing on December 15, 2012. If there are stories you have been meaning to download or gift certificates or coupons to use, please do so before then. The publishing industry is at one of those messy turning points that all industries periodically go through as technologies, business models and market desires change. That is not a bad thing, just messy. The market—i.e. all of us—will help sort out which publishers and authors will thrive and which will fail. I hope we choose thoughtfully and well, and reward those authors and publishers by buying and introducing our friends to their work. I have given up trying to find the right words to thank Sniplits authors, listeners, narrators, and friends for all of your support over the years. You will be forever in my heart.
NBA Finals – Mavericks Take Game 4 [PHOTOS] The Dallas Mavericks tied the series at 2-2 with their game 4 win over the Heat in the NBA Finals. Not only have I included a gallery of photos from that game, but I have also included a bonus gallery of the Mavs hot dancers! Come on in! Dirk was sick and running a 101 temp but still managed to have one heck of a 4th quarter as the Mavs had a 21-9 run to end the game. Maybe it was the fact that Emmitt Smith was there? Who knows. One thing for sure, is that this series has been pretty intense! One game is left in Dallas before the series shifts back to Miami for games 6 and 7(if necessary). As I mentioned above, I have two galleries for you on this blog. First, a recap of the game in pictures. I think there is one thing that has been lost in these NBA Finals and that is the importance of the Dallas Maverick Dancers. Giggity!
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Williston Prepares for the Unknown \| VideoChris Williams \| 3/13/2013 Traffic has increased dramatically in Williston along with the influx of oil field workers. Congestion at stop lights is one of the growing pains the city is addressing. "We`re probably one of the few cities, I think, major cities in North Dakota that does not have a grade-separated crossing with a major federal highway that runs through our adjacent to city,” said Public Works Director Monte Meiers. It`s almost impossible to make a left hand turn at the intersection of 9th Avenue and the bypass. "It`s pretty difficult, it`s too much traffic. The lights, you need an arrow for the light,” said Williston resident Tim Gonzales. More turning lanes are on the way, but they won`t be open until later this year or early next year. Meiers says to get through this intersection some people run the light. "Sometimes it`s quick, other times it might be 3-4 minutes if it`s rush hour,” said Williston resident Nick Withers. Traffic delays are an obvious sign of the oil boom, but problems with water distribution and capacity are other symptoms of rapid growth that are less noticeable. Right now, the city uses a 10 million gallon per day water treatment plant. "We’re in the process of expanding to another four million to 14 million gallons a day. We’re doing that right now. We’re also looking at expanding it to another seven million to have 21 million gallons a day worth of capacity,” Meiers added. Meiers says on any given day around 25,000 people use the services of the waste water treatment plant.
Judge Orders Lease Decision Deadline (AUDIO) A judge has ruled that the U-S Interior Department must abide by a deadline in the Mineral Leasing Act to either issue or deny oil and gas leases within 60 days of selling them at auction. Amy Richards has details. Money continued to flow into the state’s main checking account in May ahead of projections, according to a Senior Economist with the state’s Economic Analysis Division. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Children fill water bottles in the Gaza Strip. JENIN (Ma’an) — Twenty-four children were admitted to hospital in Jenin on Saturday after drinking contaminated water in their elementary school, police said. Parents reported symptoms of vomiting and a high fever, a police statement said. Eighteen children are still in hospital and six have been released after treatment. Police are investigating the incident. (www.maannews.net / 08.09.2012)
Our core VALUES are: TRUST, RESPECT, CLEAR COMMUNICATION, EMPATHY, PERSEVERANCE & CO-OPERATION. As a parent or caregiver would you prefer to: 1. Live in a world where kids are taught vital life skills and life changing habits essential for a changing & increasingly challenging 21st century world? 2. Live in a world where kids are only taught skills for standardised tests? Our vision is “To empower innovate lifelong learners, ethical global citizens and skilled young leaders for life in a changing 21st century world” About our mentoring workshops At Kids are Leaders we offer interactive real life learning for 5-12 year old kids in the form of mentoring workshops. Our programs are FUN and kids are provided with opportunities to work in multi-age teams - 5 to 8 year olds or 9 to 12 year olds, solve real life problems using problem based learning and integrate technology (iPads). How are your mentoring workshops delivered? Currently our mentoring workshops are delivered face to face. We also plan to offer online workshops in the near future in order to further meet the needs of our valued clients. Our modules include: 21st Century Life Skills \| Leadership Skills \| The Environment & Sustainability Education \| Vital Habits & Character Development for a Changing 21st Century World \| Occupation Based Knowledge \| Financial Literacy Skills for life in the real world \| Technology \| Charities are a Great Way to Give Back to Society \| Innovative Kids are Great Inventors \| Australia & the World – Let’s Travel \| Everyday Literacy for Kids – Print in our Environment How long do each of the Kids are Leaders Modules or the Premium Package take to complete? OPTION 1: A 10 hour commitment over a 10 week period is required to complete individual modules. OPTION 2: The PREMIUM Mentoring Workshops Package consists of ALL 11 modules. A 6 month eg: 2 hours a week or 1 year eg: 1 hour a week commitment is required to complete this package. At Kids are Leaders we are PASSIONATE about INVESTING in your 5 to 12 year old KIDS future. We do this through the implementation of hands on real life learning that is fun, interactive and to which kids can easily and quickly relate! WHAT AREAS IN KIDS LIVES DO OUR MENTORING WORKSHOPS HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? school \| family \| friendships \| personal goals \| with social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development \| conflict or bullying \| conflict resolution skills \| technology skills \| healthy lifestyles \| taking responsibility for their own behaviour, actions, moods and thinking \| personal motivation \| positive behaviour \| time management \| creating independence \| building rapport \| improved academic achievement \| resilience \| adaptability to change \| personal organisation \| building confidence \| building high self-esteem \| critical thinking skills \| problem solving skills \| creative thinking \| effective communication skills \| effective questioning techniques \| skills for employment in the future \| skills for business opportunities in the future HOW DO WE PLAN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? At Kids are Leaders we believe that every human being can achieve any goal they set their mind to, so long as they’re committed and follow through with action. Therefore, we plan to make a difference by mentoring kids to set specific, measureable, accurate, realistic and timed goals, think with a positive “We Can Do It” mindset, use role plays and authentic as well as flexible mentoring programs which cater for the individualised interests, abilities, talents and learning styles of each participant. With consistent support, encouragement, praise, perseverance, action and weekly follow up, our mentoring workshop participants are held accountable for their own learning and progress each step of the way. This also includes while they are out in the real world between weekly workshop sessions. Do you deliver workshops for parents? YES, we deliver FREE introductory workshops and ticketed events for groups of parents on any of our modules or the PREMIUM Kids are Leaders Mentoring Workshops Package. For further information or to make a booking for our FREE introductory workshops or ticketed events please feel free to forward us your details via: http://kidsareleaders.com/contact-2/ or phone +61 (0) 411 731600. How can parents and teachers keep in touch with us? Parents and teachers can keep in touch with us through: 1. our FREE email subscription option 2. liking us on our Facebook page or 3. by following us on Twitter. Feedback or mentoring workshop enquiries are always welcome and can be made via http://kidsareleaders.com/contact-2/ Kids are Leaders sincerely wishes parents, teachers and the future generations a HAPPY & SAFE NEW YEAR in 2013! Thank you for taking the time to visit!
There's this kid who gets bullied a lot by everyone. What should I do? Hooray for the person who sent this question in to us! There are a lot more kids who witness bullying than there are victims of bullying. Often, people who see something happen are called bystanders. Wouldn't it be excellent if those bystanders would do something to help someone who's being bullied? But how exactly do you find your courage and do it? First, be sure to let an adult know what's going on. If it's happening at school, have a talk with a teacher or school counselor about it. If it happens at camp, the camp counselor is the one to talk to. Approach the adult and say you need to talk. Explain what's been going on the best you can. Give details. The adult can take steps to stop the bullying. Plus, once they know about bullying, adults can do things to help the kid who's been bullied feel better and stronger. Adults can also help the kid who bullies learn to treat others with respect, friendship, and kindness. After talking to an adult, here are some other things you can do. Be friendly to the kid who gets bullied. For example, say "hi" at the lockers or bus line, include that kid at your lunch table, or invite the kid to play at recess or to be in your group for a project. This helps for two reasons: Any kid who gets bullied is likely to feel left out and alone. Your friendship helps that kid feel included and welcome. Friendship also helps prevent bullying because bullies are less likely to pick on kids when they are with friends. And when you see the bully acting mean, you can say, "Hey, knock it off, that's not cool," and invite the kid who's being picked on to walk away with you. You can just say, "C'mon, let's go." This can work even better if you get a couple of your friends to join you in standing up for the kid. Tell your friends ahead of time: "I'm going to stick up for that kid. Will you do it with me?" Be sure to update the adult about what's going on until the problem is solved. This is also a very good thing to talk to parents about. Your parent will want to know about all this and can give you more advice and support. Plus, your mom or dad will be proud that you're the kind of kid who cares and who stands up for others and for what's right! Bullying makes kids feel terrible — and not just the kid who's being bullied. Just seeing someone else be bullied makes others feel bad. That's because meanness affects everyone in the environment. It's like meanness pollution, so let's all fight it!
You may associate pneumonia with the melodrama of a soap opera: prolonged hospital stays, oxygen tents, and family members whispering in bedside huddles. It's true that pneumonia can be serious. But more often pneumonia is an infection that can be easily treated at home without a hospital stay. What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia (pronounced: noo-mow-nyuh) is an infection of the lungs. When someone has pneumonia, lung tissue can fill with pus and other fluid, which makes it difficult for oxygen in the lung's air sacs to reach the bloodstream. With pneumonia, a person may have difficulty breathing and have a cough and fever; occasionally, chest or abdominal pain and vomiting are symptoms, too. Pneumonia is commonly caused by viruses, such as the influenza virus(flu) and adenovirus. Other viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus(RSV), are common causes of pneumonia in young children and infants. Bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause pneumonia, too. People with bacterial pneumonia are usually sicker than those with viral pneumonia, but can be effectively treated with antibiotic medications. You might have heard the terms "double pneumonia" or "walking pneumonia." Double pneumonia simply means that the infection is in both lungs. It's common for pneumonia to affect both lungs, so don't worry if your doctor says this is what you have — it doesn't mean you're twice as sick. Walking pneumonia refers to pneumonia that is mild enough that you may not even know you have it. Walking pneumonia (also called atypical pneumonia because it's different from the typical bacterial pneumonia) is common in teens and is often caused by a tiny microorganism, Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Like the typical bacterial pneumonia, walking pneumonia also can be treated with antibiotics. What Are the Signs and Symptoms? Many symptoms are associated with pneumonia; some of them, like a cough or a sore throat, are also common with other common infections. Often, people get pneumonia after they've had an upper respiratory tract infection like a cold. Symptoms of pneumonia can include: unusually rapid breathing chest or abdominal pain loss of appetite vomiting and dehydration Symptoms vary from person to person, and few people get all of them. When pneumonia is caused by bacteria, a person tends to become sick quickly and develops a high fever and has difficulty breathing. When it's caused by a virus, symptoms generally appear more gradually and might be less severe. Someone's symptoms can help the doctor identify the type of pneumonia. Mycoplasma pneumoniae, for example, often causes headaches, sore throats, and rash in addition to the symptoms listed above. The routine vaccinations that most people receive as kids help prevent certain types of pneumonia and other infections. If you have a chronic illness, such as sickle cell disease, you may have received additional vaccinations and disease-preventing antibiotics to help prevent pneumonia and other infections caused by bacteria. People with diseases that affect their immune system (like diabetes, HIV infection, or cancer), are 65 or older, or are in other high-risk groups should receive a pneumococcal vaccination. They also may receive antibiotics to prevent pneumonia that can be caused by organisms they're especially susceptible to. In some cases, antiviral medication might be used to prevent viral pneumonia or to lessen its effects. Doctors recommend that everyone 6 months and older gets a flu vaccine. That's because pneumonia often happens as a complication of the flu. Call your doctor's office to see when these vaccines are available. Because pneumonia is often caused by germs, a good way to prevent it is to keep your distance from anyone you know who has pneumonia or other respiratory infections. Use separate drinking glasses and eating utensils; wash your hands frequently with warm, soapy water; and avoid touching used tissues and paper towels. You also can stay strong and help avoid some of the illnesses that might lead to pneumonia by eating as healthily as possible, getting a minimum of 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night, and not smoking. How Long Does It Last? The length of time between exposure and feeling sick (called the incubation period) depends on many factors, particularly the type of pneumonia involved. With influenza pneumonia, for example, someone may become sick as soon as 12 hours or as long as 3 days after exposure to the flu virus. But with walking pneumonia, a person may not have symptoms until 2 to 3 weeks after becoming infected. Most types of pneumonia resolve within a week or two, although a cough can linger for several weeks more. In severe cases, it may take longer to completely recover. If you think you may have pneumonia, tell a parent or other adult and be sure you see a doctor. Be especially aware of your breathing; if you have chest pain or trouble breathing or if your lips or fingers look blue, you should go to a doctor's office or to a hospital emergency department right away. How Is Pneumonia Treated? If pneumonia is suspected, the doctor will perform a physical exam and might order a chest X-ray and blood tests. People with bacterial or atypical pneumonia will probably be given antibiotics to take at home. The doctor also will recommend getting lots of rest and drinking plenty of fluids. Some people with pneumonia need to be hospitalized to get better — usually babies, young kids, and people older than 65. However, hospital care may be needed for a teen who: already has immune system problems has cystic fibrosis is dangerously dehydrated or is vomiting a lot and can't keep fluids and medicine down has had pneumonia frequently has skin that's blue or pale in color, which reflects a lack of oxygen When pneumonia patients are hospitalized, treatment might include intravenous (IV) antibiotics (delivered through a needle inserted into a vein) and respiratory therapy (breathing treatments). Antiviral medications approved for adults and teens can reduce the severity of flu infections if taken in the first 1 to 2 days after symptoms begin. They're usually prescribed for teens who have certain underlying illnesses such as asthma or who have pneumonia or breathing difficulty. If you have been exposed to influenza and you begin to develop symptoms of pneumonia, call a doctor. If your doctor has prescribed medicine, be sure to follow the directions carefully. You may feel better in a room with a humidifier, which increases the moisture in the air and soothes irritated lungs. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, especially if you have a fever. If you have a fever and feel uncomfortable, ask the doctor whether you can take over-the-counter medicine such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to bring it down. But don't take any medicine without checking first with your doctor — a cough suppressant, for example, may not allow your lungs to clear themselves of mucus. And finally, be sure to rest. This is a good time to sleep, watch TV, read, and lay low. If you treat your body right, it will repair itself and you'll be back to normal in no time.
My Son Is Being Deployed; How Do I Help My Other Kids Cope? How can I help my younger children deal with their older brother's deployment? When your son or daughter in the military is deployed, you probably have many emotions. It's natural to feel proud of his or her service and courage. It's also natural to feel sad or worried about the separation you'll endure, and concerned about your child's safety and well being. When parents are so busy dealing with their own complicated emotions, it's easy to overlook the worries that younger siblings might have. But your other children are affected, too. That's why it's important to include all family members in the process of preparing for separation. Siblings have a need to say goodbye, too, each in their own way. They also need to know that even though they might not see their brother or sister for a while, there are ways to keep in touch and think of each other. Decide how you'll do this. Maybe you'll plan to keep an old-fashioned scrapbook for certain things, use email, texting, online chat, or video calling to communicate, or create a web-based photo album you can share. Encourage your kids to verbalize their concerns and questions so you'll know where answers and reassurance are needed. Talk about how you'll help each other through this difficult time. Remember that kids can sense your stress and anxiety even if you don't talk about it. It's far better to let them know that they're not alone in their worries. By sharing your feelings, you can help them feel comfortable talking about theirs as well. While your son or daughter is away, create some new, enjoyable routines or activities with your other kids. Institute a family game night, story night, movie night, or make-your-own-pizza night. Spending positive relaxing time together keeps you feeling close, and can make it easier to cope with the difficult period of deployment.
It's normal for parents to disagree and argue from time to time. Parents might disagree about money, home chores, or how to spend time. They might disagree about big things — like important decisions they need to make for the family. They might even disagree about little things that don't seem important at all — like what's for dinner or what time someone gets home. Sometimes parents can disagree with each other and still manage to talk about it in a calm way, where both people get a chance to listen and to talk. But many times when parents disagree, they argue. An argument is a fight using words. Most kids worry when their parents argue. Loud voices and angry words parents might use can make kids feel scared, sad, or upset. Even arguments that use silence — like when parents act angry and don't talk to each other at all — can be upsetting for kids. If the argument has anything to do with the kids, kids might think they have caused their parents to argue and fight. If kids think it's their fault, they might feel guilty or even more upset. But parents' behavior is never the fault of kids. What Does It Mean When Parents Fight? Kids often worry about what it means when parents fight. They might jump to conclusions and think arguments mean their parents don't love each other anymore. They might think it means their parents will get a divorce. But parents' arguments usually don't mean that they don't love each other or that they're getting a divorce. Most of the time the arguments are just a way to let off steam when parents have a bad day or feel stressed out over other things. Most people lose their cool now and then. Just like kids, when parents get upset they might cry, yell, or say things they don't really mean. Sometimes an argument might not mean anything except that one parent or both just lost their temper. Just like kids, parents might argue more if they're not feeling their best or are under a lot of stress from a job or other worries. Kids usually feel upset when they see or hear parents arguing. It's hard to hear the yelling and the unkind words. Seeing parents upset and out of control can make kids feel unprotected and scared. Kids might worry about one parent or the other during an argument. They might worry that one parent may feel especially sad or hurt because of being yelled at by the other parent. They might worry that one parent seems angry enough to lose control. They might worry that their parent might be angry with them, too, or that someone might get hurt. Sometimes parents' arguments make kids cry or give them a stomachache. Worry from arguments can even make it hard for a kid to go to sleep or go to school. What to Do When Parents Fight It's important to remember that the parents are arguing or fighting, not the kids. So the best thing to do is to stay out of the argument and go somewhere else in the house to get away from the fighting or arguing. So go to your room, close the door, find something else to do until it is over. It's not the kid's job to be a referee. When Parents' Fighting Goes Too Far When parents argue, there can be too much yelling and screaming, name calling, and too many unkind things said. Even though many parents may do this, it's never OK to treat people in your family with disrespect, use unkind words, or yell and scream at them. Sometimes parents' fighting may go too far, and include pushing and shoving, throwing things, or hitting. These things are never OK. When parents' fights get physical in these ways, the parents need to learn to get their anger under control. They might need the help of another adult to do this. Kids who live in families where the fighting goes too far can let someone know what's going on. Talking to other relatives, a teacher, a school counselor, or any adult you trust about the fighting can be important. Sometimes parents who fight can get so out of control that they hurt each other, and sometimes kids can get hurt, too. If this happens, kids can let an adult know, so that the family can be helped and protected from fighting in a way that hurts people. If fighting is out of control in a family, if people are getting hurt from fighting, or if people in the family are tired of too much fighting, there is help. Family counselors and therapists know how to help families work on problems, including fighting. They can help by teaching family members to listen to each other and talk about feelings without yelling and screaming. Though it may take some work, time, and practice, people in families can always learn to get along better. Is It OK for Parents to Argue Sometimes? Having arguments once in a while can be healthy if it helps people get feelings out in the open instead of bottling them up inside. It's important for people in a family to be able to tell each other how they feel and what they think, even when they disagree. The good news about disagreeing is that afterward people usually understand each other better and feel closer. Parents fight for different reasons. Maybe they had a bad day at work, or they're not feeling well, or they're really tired. Just like kids, when parents aren't feeling their best, they can get upset and might be more likely to argue. Most of the time, arguments are over quickly, parents apologize and make up, and everyone feels better again. Happy, Healthy Families No family is perfect. Even in the happiest home, problems pop up and people argue from time to time. Usually, the family members involved get what's bothering them out in the open and talk about it. Everyone feels better, and life can get back to normal. Being part of a family means everyone pitches in and tries to make life better for each other. Arguments happen and that's OK, but with love, understanding, and some work, families can solve almost any problem.
You Baby's Development After many weeks of anticipation and preparation, your baby is here! Or maybe not — only 5% of women deliver on their estimated due dates, and many first-time mothers find themselves waiting up to 2 weeks after their due date for their baby to arrive. A baby born at 40 weeks weighs, on average, about 7 pounds, 4 ounces (3,300 grams) and measures about 20 inches (51 cm). Don't expect your baby to look like the Gerber baby right off the bat — newborns often have heads temporarily misshapen from the birth canal and may be covered with vernix and blood. Your baby's skin may have skin discolorations, dry patches, and rashes — these many variations are completely normal. Because of the presence of your hormones in your baby's system, your baby's genitals (scrotum in boys and labia in girls) may appear enlarged. Your baby, whether a boy or a girl, may even secrete milk from the tiny nipples. This should disappear in a few days and is completely normal. Right after birth, your health care provider will suction mucus out of your baby's mouth and nose, and you'll hear that long-awaited first cry. Your baby may then be placed on your stomach, and the umbilical cord will be cut — often by the baby's dad, if he chooses to do the honors! A series of quick screening tests, such as the Apgar score, will be performed to assess your baby's responsiveness and vital signs, and he or she will be weighed and measured. If your pregnancy was high risk, or if a cesarean section was necessary, a neonatologist (a doctor who specializes in newborn intensive care) will be present at your delivery to take care of your baby right away. If your baby needs any special care to adjust to life outside the womb, it will be given — and then your newborn will be placed in your waiting arms. This week you'll experience the moment you've been anticipating — your introduction to your baby! Before you can meet your baby, though, you have to go through labor and delivery. You may have learned about the three stages of birth in your prenatal classes. The first stage of labor works to thin and stretch your cervix by contracting your uterus at regular intervals. The second stage of labor is when you push your baby into the vaginal canal and out of your body. The third and final stage of labor is when you deliver the placenta. If you don't go into labor within a week of your due date, your health care provider may recommend you receive a nonstress test, which monitors fetal heart rate and movement to be sure that the baby is receiving adequate oxygen and that the nervous system is responding. Talk to your health care provider to find out more about this test. Sometimes mother nature may need a little coaxing. If your labor isn't progressing, or if your health or your baby's health requires it, your health care provider may induce labor by artificially rupturing the membranes or by administering the hormone oxytocin or other medications. If your pregnancy is high risk, or if there are any other potential complications, you may require a cesarean section delivery. Some women know ahead of time that they will be delivering via cesarean section and are able to schedule their baby's "birth day" well in advance. If you're one of them, you've probably been able to prepare yourself emotionally and mentally for the birth — which can help to lessen the feelings of disappointment that many mothers who are unable to deliver vaginally experience. But even if you have to undergo a cesarean section that wasn't planned, rest assured that you'll still be able to bond with your baby. It might not be the birth experience you imagined, but your beautiful newborn has arrived nonetheless. The months of waiting are over! Good luck with your baby!
What Is It? Fertility awareness is a way to prevent pregnancy by not having sex around the time of ovulation (the release of an egg during a girl's monthly cycle). Couples who do want to have a baby can also use this method to have sex during the time that they are most likely to conceive. Fertility awareness can include methods such as natural family planning, periodic abstinence, and the rhythm method. How Does It Work? If a couple doesn't have sex around the time of ovulation, the girl is less likely to get pregnant. The trick is knowing when ovulation happens. Couples use a calendar, a thermometer to measure body temperature, the thickness of cervical mucus, or a kit that tests for ovulation. The ovulation kits are more useful for couples who are trying to get pregnant. The fertile period around ovulation lasts 6 to 9 days and during this time the couple using only fertility awareness for birth control who does not want to get pregnant should not have sex. How Well Does It Work? Fertility awareness is not a reliable way to prevent pregnancy for most teens. Over the course of 1 year, as many as 25 out of 100 typical couples who rely on fertility awareness to prevent pregnancy will have an accidental pregnancy. Of course, this is an average figure, and the chance of getting pregnant depends on whether a couple uses one or more of the fertility awareness methods correctly and consistently and does not have unprotected sex during the fertile period. In general, how well each type of birth control method works depends on a lot of things. These include whether a person has any health conditions, is taking any medications that might interfere with its use, whether the method chosen is convenient — and whether it is used correctly all the time. In the case of fertility awareness, it also depends on how consistent a woman's ovulatory cycle is, how accurately a couple keeps track of when she could be ovulating, and how reliably unprotected sex is avoided during the fertile period. Protection Against STDs Abstinence (not having sex) is the only method that always prevents pregnancy and STDs. Who Uses It? Fertility awareness is not a reliable way to prevent pregnancy for most teens. It is often very difficult to tell when a girl is fertile. Because teens often have irregular menstrual cycles, it makes predicting ovulation much more difficult. Even people who have previously had regular cycles can have irregular timing of ovulation when factors such as stress or illness are involved. Fertility awareness also requires a commitment to monitoring body changes, keeping daily records, and above all not having sex during the fertile period. How Do You Get It? For couples interested in this method, it is best to talk to a doctor or counselor who is trained in fertility awareness. He or she can then teach the couple the skills they need to know to practice this birth control method accurately. How Much Does It Cost? The tools needed for fertility awareness — such as ovulation detection kits and thermometers, for example — are available in drugstores. But they can be expensive. Again, it's best to talk to a doctor for advice on using this method. Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Date reviewed: April 2010 Share this page using: Note: All information on TeensHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995- The Nemours Foundation. All rights reserved.
Life has been so crazy lately, I feel like I can’t catch up on the things I need to do! It’s been a great summer so far… our 10-month old is kinda almost walking and our 2 1/2-year old is hilarious with her ever growing vocabulary. Sorry I’ve lagged on posting recipes lately but things have been nuts! Hope all is well with you and your family! Ok so pizza, who doesn’t enjoy pizza?! Pizza on portobello mushrooms? What’s better than that! No bloated processed pizza crust feeling, no processed food headache… you can have pizza ALL THE TIME this way! My hubby loved this so much he asked me to make it again this week. His last favorite, Ancho Lentil Bowls with Low-fat Vegan Cheese is fading out of heavy rotation here so we needed something new. Our toddler LOVED this pizza too, she ate a whole one and asked for more. We felt bad since we had already eaten the rest so I’ll have to make more next time. Portobello Mushroom Pizzas * 6-8 Portobello mushrooms (allow for at least two per person… three if you’re really hungry) * 2 cups pizza sauce – I LOVE the Muir Glen Pizza Sauce when I don’t have time to make homemade. Use your favorite. * Cashew Basil Cheese (see recipe below) * Chopped roasted red & yellow peppers – I used half a jar of Trader Joe’s fire roasted red & yellow peppers in water * 1 green pepper, chopped * 1 medium onion, diced * 1 can black olives, chopped * fresh basil, chopped (add on top OR use dried italian seasoning) * 1/2 – 1 tsp red pepper flake * Preheat oven by setting the broiler on low or just broil if that’s the only setting you have. * Take a baking sheet and cover with a silicone non-stick baking mat or parchment paper for easy clean up. * Make your Cashew Basil cheese (see below). Set aside. * Remove stems of Portabellas and gently rub Portabellos with a wet cloth to clean. Place Portabellas ‘belly’ side up on the baking sheet. * Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce into each mushroom. Now spoon about 2 – 4 teaspoons of Cashew Basil Cheese on top of the pizza sauce (see recipe below). * Top the portobellos with remaining ingredients, sprinkle with fresh basil and/or italian seasoning and a sprinkle of dried red pepper flake. * Broil in the oven on the lowest temperature setting on the middle rack for about 10-12 minutes, watching closely as broiler temperatures vary. Serve immediately and enjoy! The cashew nut cheese is an excellent addition to these pizzas! You could also use the Pizza Cheese recipe from a few weeks ago, that would be GOOD! I changed the original recipe to suit our tastes and nutritional needs. I plan on making the Goaty Cashew Cheeze (Thank you Melomeals!) next time and experimenting with different toppings. The possibilities are endless! Cashew Basil Cheese
Tech journalist and good friend of Kikizo, Adam Hartley, has done a round up for MSN about stuff that might be in the next iPad. The rumour round-up looks at speculation that the new device will arrive around April 2012, along with the “more significant, the most believable and the most bizarre Apple iPad 3 rumours to date” – including a slightly chunkier, carbon-fibre form factor, faster A6 processor, Thunderbolt port and SD card slot, and maybe even 3D (god let’s hope not). Hartley talks about how much you might want each rumored feature, and discusses how likely he things it will actually happen. I for one am in the market for an iPad, but want to hold out for the latest version. I don’t really care how much of the new stuff is in it. But it has a 3 instead of a 2, so it HAS to be worth waiting for.
This post kicks off a new weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring interesting discoveries and useful resources on the net, random tidbits of news, and a preview for next week’s posts on kikolani.com. One of my regular commentators, Evita, runs three amazing websites. Evolving Scenes is a blog of beautiful photography and insightful thoughts. Evolving Wellness covers living more naturally, which goes along with my quest for living a healthier lifestyle. Last, but not least, Evolving Beings shares information on wisdom and enlightenment. Her recent post on Evolving Beings, The Two Envelopes We Are All Born With initially caught my eye because of the photo – a wax sealed envelope that reminded me of the ones my soon to be husband used when he proposed. This insightful article discusses the difference of directing our minds, or letting our minds direct us. It is a must read for anyone looking to live a more balanced, peaceful life. Tips and tricks for Google Adsense monetizing and getting traffic 11 ways to market your blog offline 50 awesome blog designs 8 things every blogger can learn from Perez Hilton How to compose pillar articles 3 essential aspects of blogging Everyone becomes a bit unmotivated and during those times, suffers a lack of productivity. But the question is… how does one unintentionally prolong a productivity drought? [Prolonging a Productivity Drought] I have been on a photography kick recently, and there are so many new photos to share. While doing the macro photography of flowers around my office, I noticed something interesting. At first, I thought it was a very large, elaborate spider’s nest. But when I looked at it again later, it was something much better… [A Hummingbird Nest with Babies] Be sure to check back next week to find out more, and for another Fetchingly Friday post with more great discoveries on the web. Better yet, subscribe via RSS to have them delivered to your favorite subscription reader or by email. This week, as part of my research into my 9 ways to use social networking post, I created a Kikolani Facebook Page for this site in an attempt to see which was more effective – NetworkedBlogs or Pages. I like the fact that Pages sends updates to all the fans when you make major changes, and allows direct messaging, whereas the NetworkedBlogs requires subscribers to visit the blog application to see updates, and you have to pay a monthly fee to send messages to all members. So if you’re on Facebook, come be a fan of the page and start some discussions, post some fan pics, and more. Also on the social networking front, I have a new Youtube account. I grew a bit weary of my vegas1211 username (although I will leave the account up until all my videos are moved over), and wanted something better suited. There is lots to come in terms of new personal videos, including some with Dobby, our Miniature Schnauzer puppy, a full showing on of the fountain once listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest in the world, and maybe some of yours truly, if I get over my camera shyness. Which I should do sooner than later, considering the $500 blogging video contest going on through 14 March. And any tips on finding good background images for the Youtube channel would be appreciated. Looking for some link love? Articles featured in the resources come primarily from people I interact with in the comments, and on the social networks. So comment away (DoFollow, CommentLuv, and KeywordLuv enabled), and join me on the networks below, and if your article/photo/video catches my eye, it may appear in following Fetching Friday posts.
You can play killer sudoku online, right here! Tap on a cell to move the cursor to that cell. Tap on the keyboard that pops up to enter a value into the cell. If you are not sure of a value, you can enter multiple values in a cell. If you enter a value in a cell that is already there, it will be removed. If you press the shift key, any values entered overwrite all the others in that cell. Use the >> and << keys to move to other keyboards. If you have cookies enabled, you can save your current solution and come back to it later. Even if you don't explicitly save your solution, your work is autosaved. If you accidentally leave the page (e.g., you press backspace), and return before you exit the browser, you won't lose any work. If you want some help generating the possible ways to create a sum, use the sum calculator button, which will pop up a window to help. If you have suggestions, or iphone usability issues, please email us. Thank you.
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Did you know that of women in the United States who make six figure incomes, more than 85% of them are in network marketing? That's a pretty powerful statistic, don't you think? And with people such as Donald Trump, Guy Kawasaki, and others suggesting that network marketing is an effective way to leverage your time and earn a sizeable income, it's not surprising that the Direct Selling Association (DSA) reported U.S. total sales increasing between 2010 and 2011 from $28.56 billion to $29.87 billion, and an outpacing of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 0.7%, according to the DSA 2011 Annual Growth and Outlook Survey. With so many people being downsized from traditional jobs, it's not surprising that growing a business at home becomes an attractive option. And network marketing, sometimes referred to as "micro-franchising" can have fairly low set up costs and a very structured set of instructions to begin a business. This can be an easy option to begin for someone who is new to the journey of entrepreneurship. But one of the things you hear commonly from people looking for network marketing success is that after you've talked to you initial group of friends and family about whatever your newest product or service is, "how do I find new prospects?" In the past 40 years of direct sales and network marketing success around the world, techniques have been similar to traditional marketers, even if on a smaller scale. Maybe you put a drawing box in a health club if you market health shakes or cosmetics. Or a flyer on a bulletin board at church if you're marketing products for a creative products company. That's about the extent of targeted network marketing success in the past, isn't it? Social Media for Network Marketing Success I've been talking with one of my apprentices lately, Stacy Stevens – one of the top marketers in a health and wellness oriented network marketing. She came to me to learn how to use social media for network marketing success and she has simply revolutionized her business building efforts in a very short amount of time! In a short 22 months, Stacy has leveraged social media for her network marketing business, building an organization of over 58,000 PEOPLE with over 1.8 MILLION a MONTH in SALES. Who wouldn't want to know her secrets, right? The biggest 'secret', according to Stacy? In her own words, "Learning social media for network marketing success has changed the way I work. I used to hop in the car and drive off to meet new people interested in what I have to offer. Some days were good, others a bust. With social media, they're coming to me, and not just locally!" Catch that last part? With social media, her ideal customer is coming to her. Sound interesting? Think this would boost your business if you knew how she was doing this? Once upon a time, I read a marketing textbook in college that made a pretty bold statement. It said that marketing existed to provide a benefit to customers. At the time, I was fairly new to business knowledge, and I'd seen some pretty self-centered marketing. It was hard to take that statement at face value, honestly! But these days I believe this with all I am! In a nutshell, social media makes it possible to find your ideal customer with astonishing accuracy. Your ideal prospect is the person who actively wants what your provide. You solve their pain point and they NEED what you are offering! So when you've figured out your niche and positioned yourself via social media for network marketing success to provide that particular product or service for the people looking for it, naturally, when they find you, you are meeting a need that they have! The tools of social media make it possible to find the customers who are already looking for what you sell, and provide it to them. And geography isn't a limitation any longer. Is that the stuff of a network marketer's dream, or what? The beauty of network marketing isn't just trading time for money when you sell product, though. It's also about leveraging and replicating your efforts through team building. Stacy had this to say about how social media for network marketing success has changed the ease with which she builds her team: "I've built out organizations in Australia and Canada, and I've never left my office to work with those people. I was afraid to bring people on board that lived a long way from me in the beginning. I was happily surprised to find that in my business, my hardest and fastest workers I've found through social media, and I've coached them just as effectively as my local team." Stacy's business has been BOOMING since I began working with her. She is rapidly closing in on the very TOP compensation level that her particular company offers, and I couldn't be more proud of the way she has learned to leverage social media for network marketing success! As we finished our conversation, Stacy asked if I'd share the following with you all: Stacy's Top 3 Tips for Network Marketing Success 1. Brand YOU! 2. Get Started Getting 'Social' on Social Media. 3. Come to Social Boom. In case you've missed it, Social Boom is the premiere social media management seminar of the year! It's happening September 22-23 in Tampa, Florida, and promises to deliver the knowledge you need NOW to attract your ideal client and BOOST your BUSINESS PROFITS like never before. I'm so excited – Stacy has agreed to share her knowledge with attendees at Social Boom! If you want to know how she has built an organization of over 58,000 with over 1.8 million in monthly sales volume, come on out! Her talk, Social Media Direct Sales Secrets is bound to be a favorite with attendees looking to social media for network marketing success themselves! Have you registered for Social Boom yet? Tickets are going fast now, and I'd sure hate for you to miss out <grin>! - Warning! Attending Social Boom Could Blast Your Business Into the Stratosphere! - Top Takeaways from Social Media Marketing World 2013 - Social Boom! Blasted off! - 6 Ways to make Google+ Your Favorite Social Network - How To Socialize For Profits - 8 Things to NOT Say to a Social Media Strategist - Social Media Marketing Faux Pas – The Top 7 Blunders of 2012 - 10 Marketing Tools Every Marketer Should Use in 2013 - How to Effectively Use LinkedIn For Business - The Disasters of Social Media Marketing
Friday evening "Gary" left a comment on my post "Wiliam Wise, son of Peter and Christina ?" Gary's Blogger Profile does not have any contact or other information about him so I can't contact him directly, but I wanted to publicly thank him for the time he took to find this information. The text of Gary's comment: A William and Nancy Wise appear in Sumner Co, KS on the Kansas State Census beginning in 1885. They appear to fit pretty well with your William and Nancy, but I can't be absolutely sure it's them. Perhaps you can follow-up and find out more. Here is a summary of the census data:Because, "fit pretty well" they do indeed - the ages, place of birth. But you see, for the past week or so I've been corresponding with Janette in Meade County, Kansas about Elmina and John Mohler. (Elmina is the sister of Eliza Jane Wise Hoffman.) I won't get into what all Janette has found for me as that will be in a future post, but last evening, about 2 hours after Gary posted his comment, I received an email from Janette which included the obituary and biography of John Mohler (Janette is still looking for Elmina's date of death and obituary, we have the year of 1932). Anyway in John's biography he tells about where he was born and other details and also about when they left Gilead, Indiana to go to Kansas saying "When William was nine years old we started west in a covered wagon. My wife was in poor health and the change in climate was necessary. I left my family at Wellington for a short while until I could get a sod house built." 1885, KS (state census), Sumner Co, Wellington Twp (pg 10) W. Wise, age 63, b. PA, came to KS from IN N. A. Wise, age 51, b. PA 1895, KS (state census), Sumner Co, Wellington Twp (pg 15) Wm. Wise, age 74, b. PA, came to KS from IN Nacy Wise, age 62, b. PA 1900, KS (federal census), Sumner Co, Wellington Twp (pg 22) William Wise, age 79, b. PA Nancy A Wise, age 68, b. PA 1905, KS (state census), Sumner Co, Wellington Twp (pg 13) William Wise, age 83, b. PA, came to KS from IN Nancy Wise, age 72, b. PA The online transcription of Prairie Lawn Cem at Wellington, KS lists the following: Nancy Wise died 29 Nov 1909 W M Wise died 26 Dec 1905 There is more, but what caught my eye was that his family was left at Wellington for a while. And that is where the William and Nancy Wise that Gary found just happened to have lived. Obviously, more research is needed to prove the connection, but it looks promising. Would I have found the census and cemetery information on William and Nancy Wise myself? I hadn't started looking for more about them yet and I'd like to think I would have, but Gary has certainly saved me the time and trouble of searching. Thanks again, Gary. I've downloaded the census images for my files and located the cemetery transcriptions (links below) and have sent an email to the Wellington Library to see if they have local newspapers on microfilm and if anyone is availabe to do lookups. It's awfully nice that the full dates of death for William and Nancy were included on their grave markers! Online transcription of Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Kansas Sumner County Cemeteries I know I've said it several times already, but THANK YOU Gary and THANK YOU Janette.
Where Are MTV’s Most Popular VJs Now? On August 1, 1981, television and music shacked up on a little cable channel called MTV, hosted by a collective of video jockeys or “VJs.” MTV has been through countless iterations and format changes ever since and as it shifted its focus to reality fare like 'Jersey Shore' and 'Teen Mom' in recent years, the VJs became less instrumental to the channel's brand. As MTV turns 30 today, let's take a look at what some of the most beloved former VJs and show hosts are up to now. In the mid-1990s, way before it was mainstream, Curry was an internet entrepreneur and one of the first celebrities with his own website. He was also a pioneer in podcasting — some refer to him as The Podfather because of it — and from 2005-2007 he hosted “Adam Curry's PodShow” on Sirius Satellite Radio. These days, he hosts the popular Big App Show — a free app for mobile devices such as iPhones, iPods, and Android phones. USA Today describes it as “… breezy two-to four-minute features on 'really cool' apps. [Curry] plays with the app on an iPhone so users can see how it works, rather than forcing them to stare at static screenshots.” Daly hosted 'Total Request,' which later became the flagship show 'Total Request Live' — or simply 'TRL' — which featured the top ten most most popular videos of the day, determined by viewers who voted online. In 2002, Daly moved to late-night with the nightly program 'Last Call with Carson Daly,' and is also currently the host of NBC's primetime talent show, 'The Voice.' The television version of Carolla's radio show 'Loveline' aired on MTV from 1996-2000 and was co-hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky. On it, viewers called in with questions about love and relationships, and Carolla served as the comic relief next to Pinsky's deeper, more thoughtful remarks. Carolla later went on to co-create and co-host the TV program 'The Man Show' (1999–2004) before co-creating — and often lending his voice — to the cult-favorite prank-call series 'Crank Yankers' (2002–2007). He currently hosts 'The Adam Carolla Show,' distributed as a podcast on the ACE Broadcasting Network. Lisa Kennedy Montgomery — better known as Kennedy — hosted 'Alternative Nation,' which focused on alternative hits of the day and showed videos from artists such as Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam. Kennedy has since hosted programs on the Game Show Network, and from 2005-2008 she was the host of Fox Reality's 'Reality Remix' show. Since 2009, she's been a morning drive-time DJ for Los Angeles radio station KYSR 98.7 FM. Downtown Julie Brown The British beauty hosted the 'American Bandstand'-style show, 'Club MTV,' at The Palladium club in New York City. Hit dance videos were interspersed with footage of boogying teenagers and Brown's trademark phrase, “Wubba Wubba Wubba.” After leaving MTV, she posed for 'Playboy' in 1998 and later worked for ESPN, conducting interviews with football stars, and on a gossip show for E! Entertainment. Ed Lover & Doctor Dré Hosts of the groundbreaking two-hour show, 'Yo! MTV Raps,' the first hip-hop music program on MTV, Lover and Dré — who shares a name with legendary N.W.A. alumnus Dr. Dre — played videos from up-and-comers and established rap and hip-hop artists. The show is largely credited for giving the genre a new audience it may not otherwise have had, and helping to popularize such music around the world. The pair have since recorded an album titled 'Back up off Me!,' released on Relativity Records, and participated in the Comedy Central roast of Denis Leary. In addition, Dré DJ'd for the Beastie Boys and had his own line of urban clothing, Bigga Stuff. Pinfield hosted '120 Minutes,' which highlighted not-yet-mainstream alternative artists such as New Order, The Verve, James, Weezer, Oasis and Radiohead. The show was the platform for the world premiere of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video, which took off and helped launch the Seattle “grunge” sound. MTV2 revived '120 Minutes' as a monthly series in July of 2011, and Pinfield returned as host. In the years in between, he was Vice President of A&R and Artist Development for Columbia Records, DJ'd a morning drivetime radio show in New York, and was honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his achievements in the music industry. Dave Holmes and Jesse Camp Jesse Camp won MTV's first 'Wanna Be a VJ' contest in 1998, beating out Dave Holmes. He went on to host 'Total Request Live (TRL),' and also hosted the short-lived 'Lunch with Jesse.' His stint with MTV ended in 2000, and since then he's reportedly worked in a pet store and done telemarketing work for a non-profit. Although Holmes lost the 'Wanna Be a VJ' contest, the network hired him to conduct celebrity interviews and he later hosted several other shows such as '120 Minutes,' a 'Real World' reunion special, and the popular 'Say What? Karaoke.' Ironically, his MTV career lasted two years longer than Camp's did. Since then, Holmes has hosted shows on Court TV, VH1, and Bravo. He currently works at FX and hosts the daily video podcast 'A Drink With Dave.' Before even appearing on MTV, Loder had serious musical cred as a well-known writer for Rolling Stone magazine and as the co-author of Tina Turner's 1986 memoir, 'I, Tina.' He joined MTV in 1987 as host of 'The Week in Rock,' which was later expanded and renamed 'MTV News,' and it was he who first announced to the world that Kurt Cobain had committed suicide. Loder has since gone on to appear in a variety of TV shows and movies, and currently serves as host of 'MTV News 1515,' a weekly program that covers music, entertainment and pop culture.
Pros And Cons For Digital Cameras And Digital Photo Many people love digital cameras and digital photos, but sometimes you may have trouble with action photo shots. Are you trying to take use your digital camera to take nice digital photos at a soccer match; there are a few tricks to know It may seem difficult, but in fact it’s not. Panasonic Combination Digital Cameras Digital cameras are starting to become less attractive than all in one digital cameras which can often do many things other than just snapping photos such as record video, and play music. This certainly comes true in the Panasonic digital camera models. In an effort to show this wonderful technology, this article will look at one of the combination digital cameras. DxO Optics Pro Update Marks the 5,000 Module Mark Optics Pro is a tool made for those who demand the best out of their photos. It’s designed to work with your specific camera and your specific lens to correct for issues that crop up with your combination of camera and optics. It doesn’t handle everything out there quite yet, but that’s where DxO wants to be. Sony A390 Digital SLR Camera – Black The Sony A390 is a new 14 megapixel DSLR camera featuring a restyled design to make it easier to use. That’s exactly what we said about the the A390’s predecessor, the A380, which had one of the most uncomfortable handgrips that we’ve ever used on a DSLR. Sony have gone back to the drawing board and released the A390, Nikon D3S 12.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Leading with uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and engineered for demanding professional use at up to 9 fps, the D3S rugged magnesium alloy construction, comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture, Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras Retaining the impressive optical performance and large aperture of the original Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L lens, this revamped medium telephoto lens employs a ring-type Ultra Sonic Motor (USM), high-speed CPU, and optimized algorithms to achieve an autofocus speed that’s approximately 1.8x faster than the original. This high-speed autofocus system combines with the circular aperture to create a shallow depth of field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, an ideal effect for portraits and weddings. In addition, the lens’s floating optical system includes an aspherical lens element that suppresses aberrations and produces an excellent imaging performance. PhotoDirector 3 Public Beta Starts Today – Testers Get Free MediaShow 5 If you want to get in on checking out some upcoming software completely free, Beta testing is where it’s at. You get to play with a program that’s not entirely finished yet, submit feedback to influence the final product and it’s completely free. Celestron 127EQ PowerSeeker Telescope CES1071 Features: -Telescope. -PowerSeeker collection. -Color: Black. -Material: Aluminum. -127 mm (5”) Newtonian reflector. -3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. -Quick and easy no-tool setup. -Slow motion controls for smooth tracking. -Erect image optics – ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use. -Fully coated glass optical components with high transmission coatings. -Enhanced image brightness and clarity. -Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories. -”The Sky” level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database. -Dimensions: 11” H x 17” W x 33” D. Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras - Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens,excellent portability Making Your Digital Camera Battery Last Longer With all the features digital cameras have these days, you may find keeping batteries a problem. This could well be your biggest expense, but there are some things you can do to increase the length of time your batteries stay charged. Let’s start with the three biggest sources of power drain.
February 4, 2013, 8:04 am It’s not too late to get a flu shot! The flu epidemic is hitting harder and faster this year than in the last decade. So far, Oregon has been spared a severe outbreak, but we’d sure like to keep it that way. OHSU’s Doernbecher Children's Hospital is doing its part to limit the spread of the flu by offering free vaccinations to anyone who is in close contact with a Doernbecher patient. It’s called “cocooning,” or insulating a child from infection by protecting the most vulnerable patients from infection by immunizing adult caregivers. This year, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital has provided more than 1000 immunizations through the Free Vaccine for Parents Cocooning Project. You can help control influenza activity in your community by getting vaccinated. To find out more, visit OHSU’s Healthy Families Blog.
Former Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod has made peace with the NAACP, forgiving the organization for condemning her remarks on what turned out to be a misleadingly edited video. “That’s behind us, and the last thing I want to see happen is for my situation to weaken support for the NAACP,” Sherrod wrote in an e-mail that went out to NAACP supporters Tuesday. “Too many people confronted by racism and poverty count on the NAACP to be there for them, especially those in rural areas who often have nowhere else to turn.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack fired Sherrod after conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart posted a video of an NAACP speech in that appeared to show Sherrod saying that she did not help white farmers. On the heels of her firing, the NAACP condemned Sherrod. Text continues after Pictures of the Week Gallery: But when a full clip of Sherrod’s remarks was posted, it was clear that the video Breitbart had posted had been misleadingly edited, and both Vilsack and NAACP apologized for their actions. Sherrod has not said whether she would return to the department. Sherrod did not express any hard feelings toward her former employer or the NAACP but made clear in the e-mail that she blames Breitbart and Fox News for the episode.
There’s not much in this life I enjoy more than strolling and sniffing out the week’s new treasures at an open-air market, careening from one deceivingly innocuous stall to another, only to find each brimming with seasonal jewels from the land and the sea. Market day, for me, is a colorful, remarkable and unabated pageant of optimism: displays of camaraderie, kinship, sharing, learning, connecting, giving—us earthlings at our best. One sweet bite of summer’s first peach, one sip of apples, pressed into cider before your eyes, or simply an insider’s tip to prepare that vegetable you’ve shied away from, you can’t help but feel all warm-and-fuzzy about your farmer, your community, your family, your life. It’s the little things. It’s always been about the little things for me. Whether under a sky blue canopy, early Sunday morning, along the verdant foothills of Northern California, or a bustling Wednesday afternoon within an 18th century village in the south of France, the anticipation of Market Day, along with its farmers, ranchers, and artisans, becomes woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Whatever day of the week it lands on, I love knowing—with no uncertainty, it’s always Market Day somewhere. MUSIC PAIRING: J.S. Bach, Cello Suite No. 1 Prelude
I mentioned earlier that part of the reason we had gone to the Night Safari was because the Zoukout Festival was being held on the beach next to our hotel and that we had been warned that the night was going to be very noisy. If the sound-checks taking place earlier in the day had not given us clue that a massive big party was about to take place here, the wall to wall traffic as we approached Sentosa Island certainly would have. Kiwi Daughter gave up counting Taxis sometime after getting to 220 and there were mini-busses and all modes of transport beinging in revellers who were already in a party mood. Several of the islands roads have been closed so that traffic flow can flow as easily as possible but when it became clear that an ambluence needed to advance through the mass of cars, it was a real process to make enough space to let him through. Forget that this is Singapore’s biggest party night of the year, Little Mr. was as usual, more impressed by the flashing lights of the ambulence and it’s police escort then the vastness of the party going on on the beach. Once we arrived at our hotel I took the lift to the top floor and went to the open balcony just a few meters from the lift where you can enjoy a panaramic view of the hotel grounds and beach. The noise from the sound stages seemed to reverberate off the hotel and boomed around us, it would definiately be an earplugs night for us all, but amazingly, once we were in our own room on the lower floors the noise appeared to be less than we had expected and whilst we could clearly hear it, it was manageable with the earplugs rather than irritating. We were tired and drifted off to sleep in spite of the constant base noise, but I did wake several times in the night and was aware that the base was still going, even at about 5.a.m. but I drifted off again and it had stopped when we got up later.
The Metallic Sharpie is a vast improvement over other metallic pens out there — no shaking the pen before use, and the ink doesn’t puddle up. It dries permanent and shows up great on dark surfaces as well as light ones. It became favorite art tool in my arsenal when I was able to write a friends phone number on a freshly opened, ice-cold beer bottle. Seconds after jotting the number, it was indelible. I try to take it everywhere — it’s good for men’s room graffiti, VHS tapes, I even labeled various keys on my key ring. You can get metallic sharpies at Staples or Office Max. There’s almost no other way to easily write on slippery surfaces. The metallic sharpie uses silver ink, which has remarkable contrast against both light and dark surfaces. For writing on black plastic or enamel (there is more of it around than you think) nothing else will do.
Chipmunk’s Elastic Jaw Devours Multiple Peanuts at Once [VIDEO] It looks like chipmunks are neck-in-neck with squirrels when it comes to liking peanuts. They’re flexible mouths allow them to literally shove multiple nuts, almost the height of their own bodies, into their mouths at once. See one of the glutenous little creatures perform the feat after the jump. [via Say OMG]
Theocracy Metal Christmas Song I found this metal band a few years ago from Georgia called Theocracy. Their albums are good, and every year Theocracy has come out with a Christmas song. This year’s is “All I Want For Christmas”…and it’s not the song you think. I’ll look for some of the previous year’s songs and post them up as well for your enjoyment!
Sat June 2, 2012 Mubarak Convicted In Charges Of Protesters' Deaths (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SCOTT SIMON, HOST: This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Scott Simon. Hosni Mubarak has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in deaths of hundreds of protesters during the revolution that ousted him last year. The former Egyptian president is the first Arab leader to be hauled in for trial by his own people. (SOUNDBITE OF CROWD) SIMON: Lawyers in the courtroom erupted into shouts, blows and shoving after the verdict was announced. But many Egyptians across Cairo said they were satisfied but confused by the verdict. Khaled Fahmy heads the history department at the American University in Cairo. He was outside the court when the verdict was read. KHALED FAHMY: I think this is a confusing verdict. On the one hand, Mubarak and his minister is given a very heavy sentence. But at the same time, the people who ordered the police to shoot to kill were acquitted. So we have to see how people absorb this very confusing sentence. SIMON: NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson is in Cairo. Soraya, thanks very much for being with us. SORAYA SARHADDI NELSON, BYLINE: You're welcome, Scott. SIMON: And, of course, Mr. Mubarak was on trial with his two sons, his former interior minister, six security officials. What were the other verdicts? NELSON: Well, it was quite confusing. Mubarak and Habib el-Adly, his former interior minister were convicted and received life sentences. The six security officers who are in the police department were acquitted, even though they gave the orders for shoot to kill. And then in a concurring case on the corruption charges that Mr. Mubarak and his sons faced, they were acquitted as well as a businessman who was being tried in absentia. So they were acquitted on those charges because of time elapse. SIMON: What reaction did you see among the defendants? NELSON: Well, Mubarak's lip was quivering. He was wearing sunglasses. His sons, who were in white prison uniforms, were trying to stand in front of him and protect him from the camera. But you could see him, and he looked somewhat stoic except for that quivering lip. He obviously was very either angry or nervous. But again, he had sunglasses on, so you couldn't really read beyond that. The sons, too, looked sort of pale and quiet. There was no breakdown within the defendant's case, shall we say. Certainly a look of shock in fact on some of the faces of the people who were acquitted. SIMON: Appeals are planned? NELSON: Yes, that is what we're hearing. Certainly, Mr. Mubarak and Mr. Adly's lawyers will be filing an appeal. But it doesn't change the fact that they were immediately sent to Tora Prison. Now, a suite of rooms that are more medically upgraded have been prepared for Mr. Mubarak. He's not going to be in a regular cell from what we understand, but he was transferred immediately from the hospital where he had been staying the past few months. SIMON: And the sons go free now? NELSON: Well, actually they don't, because this week the prosecutor announced charges against Alaa and Gamal Mubarak with regards to insider trading involving a bank that was sold here in Egypt. So they're being held for trial in that case. SIMON: And I know time will tell very quickly, but this occurring just literally in the middle of the election season. Any indication as to how this verdict might affect that? NELSON: Well, certainly emotions are running very high today. We hear that protesters are moving on Tahrir Square. There are some who wanted to see Mubarak receive the death penalty and el-Adly receive the death penalty. However, as time has gone on, because of concerns about deteriorating security, the weakening economy, it seems that people have sort of shifted and they want to move ahead. So many that we've talked to seem content with a life sentence. They feel that Mubarak and his former interior minister should hang around and see how Egypt devolves from here, from behind bars, of course. SIMON: NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson in Cairo. Thanks so much. NELSON: You're welcome, Scott. SIMON: And we've learned that Hosni Mubarak has been transferred to the hospital at the Tora Prison after suffering what the Egyptian state media reported as a health crisis. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright National Public Radio.
Podcasts & RSS Feeds Straight No Chaser Straight No Chaser features mostly instrumental jazz, from early music to recent recordings. Also listen for the record labels, names of all the musicians involved, and when the recording was made. Listen to the most recent Straight No Chaser show: Archive is updated between midnight and 3am after the show airs. Click "next segment" to skip ahead in the show. February 17, 2013
Boys district game Saturday has time change The Boys District B6 Basketball Tournament tips-off Saturday night at Cougar Palace with Gering playing Alliance. The game was originally scheduled for 6:00 p.m. but the time has been changed to 7:00 p.m. The winner of the Gering-Alliance game will battle top seeded Scottsbluff Monday night. We will have coverage of the Gering and Scottsbluff games on KNEB-AM and kneb.com. © 2013 Rural Radio Network. All rights reserved. Republishing, rebroadcasting, rewriting, redistributing prohibited. Copyright Information
Central College debuts in a tie for fourth in the NCAA Division III North Region men’s soccer rankings. After shutting out Monmouth 3-0 and Saint John’s 1-0 last week, the Dutch vaulted into the rankings for the first time this season at 5-1. Iowa Conference rival Dubuque is 3rd, with Coe 6th and Loras 7th. Central puts its five-game win streak on the line Wednesday at Grinnell at 5 p.m. The Dutch return home for their conference opener Saturday with Buena Vista at 2 p.m.
- KNIA / KRLS - http://kniakrls.com - Writers Reading Scheduled For Thursday Posted By news On December 1, 2010 @ 6:21 am In Today’s Local News \| Comments Disabled This Thursday is the final Writers Reading of the fall at Central College. Professor of English Walter Cannon will be reading his poetry in Geisler Library Reading room at 7:30pm. Cannon has been published in many journals and has been the first prize winner for the annual Lyrical Iowa contest and a semi-finalist for the Emily Dickinson prize. The Geisler Library Writers Reading series was established in 1987 to promote an appreciation of books and their authors. Article printed from KNIA / KRLS: http://kniakrls.com URL to article: http://kniakrls.com/2010/12/writers-reading-scheduled-for-thursday/ Copyright © 2009 KNIA/KRLS. All rights reserved.
Knights Face Bulls in Finale… SERIES INFO: The Charlotte Knights and Durham Bulls will conclude a two-game series tonight from Durham, NC. The Knights are 12-4 against the Bulls this season and have five of their remaining 13 games left this season against the Bulls. Three of the games will be in Durham, while the two teams conclude the regular season at Knights Stadium on September 3 at 2:15 p.m. Last season, Charlotte went just 9-12 against the Bulls. Knight Moves: Jordan Danks earned his second promotion to Chicago this season. 14 different Knights players have been promoted to Chicago this season. Donnie Veal, Dylan Axelrod and Danks have all been recalled on two occasions this year. Danks was recalled today in the midst of a 30-game on-base streak. He takes the place of outfielder Alejando De Aza, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to August 18) by the White Sox. A native of Austin, TX, Danks was hitting .317 with eight home runs and 30 RBIs in 64 games for the Knights this year. He appeared in 29 games for the White Sox earlier this season and hit .265 with one home run and three RBIs. In his last at-bat for Chicago, back on August 10, Danks hit his first Major League home run – a game-winning solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 4-3 White Sox victory. Final 4: Four is Charlotte’s magic number to clinch the International League South Division. With 13 games remaining, the Knights are down to the combination of four wins and/or Norfolk losses that it takes to clinch. Countdown to 80: The Charlotte Knights earned win #77 (tied for most in the IL with Indianapolis) on Monday and are now just three games away from #80 with 13 games left to play. Only one Triple-A team has more wins than the Knights – the Sacramento River Cats of the Pacific Coast League (they have 78). Charlotte, Indianapolis and the Omaha Storm Chasers have 77. As a Knights franchise, 80 wins have only been accomplished twice (1993, the team went 86-55 with Charlie Manuel and 1999 the team went 82-62 with Tom Spencer). They won the Championship in each of those two seasons. Taking the Bulls by the Horns: By defeating the Durham Bulls 9-6 Monday night in the first game of the short two-game series, the Knights increased their advantage in the season series to 12-4 with five games remaining. They lowered their magic number to four and have won nine of their last 10 games. Golden in Close Games: Monday night’s 9-6 victory was Charlotte’s 50th in games that are decided by three runs or less. They are 50-36 in such contests. I’ll C Your Charlie and Raise You a Charlie: Charlie Shirek got his 11th win Monday night to tie him for the team lead with All-Star Charlie Leesman. Home Run Derby: If the Knights and Bulls were playing Home Run Derby Monday night, Durham would have won 4-3. It was the most homers for Charlotte in a game this season and the most by an opponent. Three of the Bulls’ long-balls came in the fourth inning, which was also the most the Knights have given up in one inning this season. Who Says You Can’t Go Home Again…and Again? Josh Phegley had himself a night. He was 2-for-3 with a homer, walk, two RBI, and three runs scored. The three runs scored ties the most for a Knight in a single game this year. Phegley is 5-for-7 with two home runs and five RBI on this road trip. He now leads current Knights with 28 multi-hit games in 2012. Phegley has homered three times in the last week to give him four for the year, but this was the first that did not come against the Norfolk Tides.
Welcome! I'm Ria Hawk, although that's not the only thing I'm known as. Why KnightHawk? It's a long story, and if you ask me nicely, I might tell you. The site is still very much under construction, I'm afraid, but... I'm working on that. I'm adding actual content (gasp!) at the moment, and when I get most of that part done, I'll start working on making it actually pretty. Holy shit. I've just been informed that I apparently get enough hits each month to eat all my bandwidth. The con pics are going to be recompressed, which should help that, and loading times (that seems to be the biggest hit). I'll probably reconfigure some stuff, maybe that'll help too. I've added the Public Service section, but it's not finished. God, I need to update stuff. Actually, I probably need to overhaul everything. It just blows my mind that enough people come here to shut the site down. Jesus. So I'm sorry if you tried to come here in the last few days and weren't able to. Hopefully, it will be fixed. Wow. This thing still works? Jesus. A little updating, mostly some random stuff I can do here at work for the moment, but this is part of a larger update that will probably take a while to do, given that I haven't touched the thing in over a year. Updated the cosplay page and the countdowns page. Some more stuff in progress. I really have nothing to say, except that Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest is freaking sweet. If you haven't seen it yet, do so. Now. Quote of the Moment: Yeah, that's about it.
- Project: Aviatrix (I) by Justine Turner/Just Jussi) - Yarn: Make.Do / REALIZE Sport - Needle: US 2 and US 3 (straights) - Start to Finish: May 27-29, 2012 The pattern is a free download, and is written for a few different weights of yarn and for a wide range of sizes. Fun to knit, I've been practicing and perfecting both my cable cast on and my short row technique. I tried different short rows in the hat above, and have settled on one I like best for this project. It was a quick knit, too, and used only 25g of yarn. Granted, it's the smallest size (and so wee), but I've more than enough yarn left in the hank to knit the largest size for comparison -- and, someday, for a baby's head -- and I'm about 1/3 finished with the second hat already! I need to hunt for a button, but may wait until the second hat is finished. It seems more daunting a task than it should, and perhaps that's a sign that I should cull the button collection. On Saturday morning, I woke up to this: ...and I can't stop watching it -- just LOVE IT!! Also, instant eye cleanser and mood changer. I also learned about Annie Modesitt's new project, History on Two Needles: Exploring Art History Through Modern Hand Knits on Kickstarter. SO interesting!! And now fully funded! :) On Sunday, Maddy & Rusty headed toward the lakeshore for some kayaking and I made a big stab at cleaning out my workroom. I did a pretty good job of it, too. There's still more to do, but I'm happy with the start. I have been contemplating whether I have "too many" tote bags. One thing is certain: I have too many tote bags that contain unfinished (and even forgotten) knitting projects!! It's SCARY! It was hot and muggy yesterday, but Kate & I loaded up bikes early-ish and headed to High Cliff State Park for a ride. I avoided it for as long as I could, but eventually had to climb the hill -- 200' and steepest at the top. There's a triathlon there in a couple of weeks and lots of people training -- going up and down that hill numerous times! I rode, then walked; rode, then walked -- probably half-and-half. I let it get to me -- part intimidation -- and realize that I also need to work on controlling my breathing. Whatever, I made it up the hill and walking it would be no picnic, either! I have to say, cyclists are some of the nicest and most encouraging people -- almost everyone who passed me (in all my endeavors/events, not just this one), whether I was pedaling or hoofing, said something nice -- "You're almost there," "You're doing great," "You can do it." I was so out of breath I could barely grunt in response at times. It's dorky, but it really did help to hear something nice. And, by the way, it was a blast on the way down! I had no problem with that, braking a little, but not a lot, and hitting a top speed of about 34 mph -- nine miles over the posted speed limit! We rode a little more than 10.5 miles, all told. I'm enjoying the day today -- cooler, breezier. The kids are all coming over tonight for a cook-out/feast, which means that I'd better get to the grocery store soon!
When over my Mother's place this past weekend I realized that there wasn't a lot of places to set my knitting bag. No matter how small it was, the floor space just wasn't there with all the people visiting. I then thought of this neat idea for a way to hold small balls of yarn for that traveling project. This will work great when standing, in the car and on the go. This holds smaller balls of yarn and yarn cakes, and as you knit standing up, you can slouch the pouch down to your elbow to keep it out of the way. Yarn: Sport weight Needles: #3 set of 5 dpn Gauge: 6 sts =1" in St st. Materials: 2 D rings, tapestry needle C.O. 8 sts evenly onto 4 dpn needles. Round 1: Knit Round 2: Knit in Front and Back of each stitch. (K in f & b) (8 st increase, 16 sts) Round 3: Knit Round 4: K1, k in f & b of next st. Repeat from to end (24 sts) Round 5: Knit Round 6: K2, K in f & b of next st. Repeat from to end. (32 sts) Round 7: Knit Round 8: K3, k in f & b of next st. Repeat from to end (40 sts) Round 9: Knit Round 10: K4, k in f & b of next st. Repeat from to end. (48 sts) Round 11: Knit Round12: K5, K in f & b of next st. Repeat from to end (56 sts) Round 13: Knit Round 14: K6, K in f & b of next st. Repeat from to end. (64 sts) Round 15: Knit The body is worked in the "Pattern Body" of the graph below. This creates the swirl pattern. Work in the pattern body until piece measures 3'' (Not including bottom of bag). #1) P2, K2 to end #2) K1, P2, K2 to last stitch, K1 #3) K2, P2, to last stitch #4) P1, *K2, P2 to last stitch, P1 Repeat these 4 rows for pattern. Then work a P2, K2 ribbing for 3 rounds. To do this. knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts of the last round,as in chart. B.O. and weave in ends. C.O. 8 sts. Leave about a 10" string on the C.O. end. Knit in garter st. until piece measures 8". B.O. Leaving another 10" string at the B.O. end. Using the strings at both ends, sew the strap to the curved edge of the D ring. Using another piece of string sew the flat edge of the D ring to the body of the yarn holder. To do this properly, lay the piece flat and use a stitch marker or safety pin to mark each side. Viola! You are done!
Until FABRIC GARDEN is OPEN!! Saying, good night, to all you kind blogettes who have commented and emailed me. I am flying home tomorrow from "the Old Country" where I have been for the past four days. My mother took a turn for the worst (cancer), is stable now, and under very good care. She has enjoyed hearing about my Fabric Garden journey all along the way. And she informed me she wants to hear updates about our Grand Opening. She has been my cheerleader. If you are in the Sacramento area come on by and say, "Hello". My previous post has the dates and times. Saying Good Night from the land where the snow has just finally gone and the promise of Spring is knocking at the door.
MLB finally has today’s lineups posted – odd that it took so long today but I can finally put up the nice little lineup grid when they do that. Hard to be confident going in to today’s game – there are just so many things that seem to work against the Twins all together: - It’s a day game with your typical ‘not quite our A game’ getaway day lineup. - Liam Hendriks is making his return to the Big League mound – and the last time he was here was a rough experience for the guy. - Still no Span and still no one sitting on the bench in his place. That tends to make me crabby. \|Revere, CF\|\|Crisp, CF\| \|Casilla, A, 2B\|\|Drew, S, SS\| \|Mauer, 1B\|\|Reddick, RF\| \|Willingham, LF\|\|Cespedes, LF\| \|Doumit, DH\|\|Carter, 1B\| \|Carson, RF\|\|Smith, S, DH\| \|Plouffe, 3B\|\|Donaldson, 3B\| \|Butera, C\|\|Kottaras, C\| \|Florimon, SS\|\|Pennington, 2B\| \|Hendriks, P\|\|Milone, P\| To quote Lecroy24fan: “Different day,
Can You Think Of A More Extreme Sport? What you are looking at is a man (heck, that might be Buddy) trying to climb a 650 feet frozen waterfall in Norway using nothing more than icepicks. Did I mention the temperature is -15 degrees. I think I’ll just stick to something safer, like riding a 2000 pound bull. Check out more pictures on this death-defying climb.
Digital Account Executive Townsquare Media based in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a salesperson for its digital properties. JOB DESCRIPTION: DIGITAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Townsquare Media Tyler/Longview is looking for new team members with digital sales experience to prospect, sell and close direct and advertising agency revenue. Having business-to-business sales experience is a plus. The ideal candidate must have the ability to generate solution driven PowerPoint presentations and exhibit excellent presentation and relationship building skills. The Digital Account Executive is accountable for all digital sales initiatives and individual budget goals. Must also be a creative thinker and team player. This position is an outside sales position. - Knowledge of online advertising solutions that include all digital platforms: (display, streaming, custom sites, loyalty, Seize the Deal, e-commerce, mobile, video, etc.) - Ability to succeed in a competitive, high-performance work environment - Ability to present new products to marketplace - Responsible for generating B2B and new business development - Be a self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively - Strong computer skills with current technical knowledge - Solid interpersonal and communication skills in order to close deals - Make presentations that offer solutions and results - Excellent work ethic - 4 year college degree or equivalent experience - A valid driver’s license with proof of insurance. Please send your resume to Johnny Lathrop at email@example.com or mail to 3810 Brookside Drive, Tyler TX 75701. No phone calls please. Townsquare Media LLC is a local media and entertainment company that owns and operates radio, digital and live event properties. The Company specializes in creating and distributing original entertainment, music and lifestyle content. Its assets include 200-plus radio stations and companion websites in more than 40 small- to mid-sized markets, and more than 200 live music and non-music events, and certain national digital properties including Taste of Country and PopCrush. The Company’s largest shareholder is a fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Townsquare Media is an equal opportunity employer.
This final Color My Summer tutorial snuck right up on us, y’all! And what a note to go out on… Anneliese from The Aesthetic Nest has outdone herself with this cheer-y, rainbow-y goodness. But, really, if you read Anneliese’s blog, that doesn’t surprise you one bit! Have you seen the parties she puts together? The attention to detail is fabulous (I love it that she always finds the perfect accents for her parties on ebay!). Don’t get me started on the cakes that always accompany the aforementioned parties, either. And her sewing tutorials are so well put together and detailed… not to mention that the finished result is always the picture of loveliness. Her pictures are gorgeous (did you know she just won Babble’s Most Beautiful Blog award?)… We haven’t met Anneliese in real life (someday?), but I’m pretty sure if we did, she’d be the picture of authentic, joyful, sophisticated, loveliness. The way she infuses those things into the things she makes, into her home (isn’t that crib bedding fabulous?), and into her photography is certainly a bubbling over of Anneliese herself. This Color My Summer series has me so excited for sunny summer days! Especially since we’ve had nothing but rain where I live. I have been anticipating each day’s contribution, wondering what the next color inspired idea would be. And looking forward to contributing my own. All the while it seems, it’s been raining outside… But, I didn’t have to wait for the showers to end to see a rainbow. I picked ROY G BIV as my entry in this series and have been sewing the color spectrum rain or shine. If you’re in the mood for a rainbow skirt you can find the tutorial here. Don’t forget to check in with Delia for a little more ROY G BIV goodness.
Q: What does the raw food consist of? A: The raw meat that we supply is rated human grade and is broken down like this: The raw food never contains grains, salt or anything off the "do not feed" list like tomatoes, grapes, eggplant etc. - 62-65% of the food is made up of raw beef trim and RAW chicken with ground bone. - 25-27% of the food contains primarily veggies and some fruit. This includes broccoli, cauliflower and/or carrots. Occasionally zucchini, cucumbers and/ or green beans are used as well. A leafy vegetable, such as bok choy, suey choy, kale and/ or romaine, is always included in the mix. Apples and/ or melons round out the fruit portion of the food. - 10% of the food contains organs - primarily liver and heart, but occasionally kidneys etc. Please email us your questions about a raw food diet for your dog so we can get started on adding your questions to our FAQs page.
Lazers Never Die By Evan O’Brien and Malcolm Doak Wes Pentz started out in Tupelo, Mississippi, grew up in Florida, and later settled in to the Philadelphia scene, adopting the name Diplo along the way. Teaming up with DJ Low Budget, the two began creating events under the name Hollertronix; their events exploding into an east coast scene. Signed to Big Dada records, their Never Scared mixtape was one of the New York Times Top Albums of 2003. In 2004, Diplo's first full-length solo effort – Florida – placed him firmly on the map. That same year, his team-up with M.I.A. – Piracy Funds Terrorism Vol. 1 – cemented his place in the spotlight. Named as DJ of the Year by Spin magazine in 2005, Diplo also launched his Mad Decent label that same year. An extension of his Miami Bass roots, Diplo is credited with promoting Baile Funk (Funk Carioca) to an international audience. We caught up with Diplo after the release of Major Lazer's Guns Don't Kill People, Lazers Do! KORG: How did you being your journey as an artist/DJ/producer? Diplo: I started as a DJ and was not very good. Then I made weird music (all I could do with no skill) I in fact had a Korg microKORG, played stuff on that – even borrowed an old [Korg semi-modular circa 1978] MS-20. [Next]I was DJin' full-time and back into production with some minor hits; now doing both full-time. KORG: Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do! is out and banging. How did you team up with Switch for Major Lazer? Diplo: He's been a partner for years, and he just excels at mixing; while I've got a lot of good hair-brain ideas. KORG: Any moments that stand out in your head from working on this? Diplo: Workin' at Tuff Gong; going out to parties in Kingston; seeing how DJs mix on their boards as DJs … The actual yard sound systems sound way better than what I'm used to in a fancy club in the USA! But just being out here … right now we are working again. This time with Santigold and Lykke Li and others; it's pretty sick. We're getting some good songs. KORG: Any Diplo collaborations, Mad Decent releases, etc we should keep an eye/ear out for? Diplo: YES! A big new ML EP is coming out this year, and some Diplo tracks just after – one big one with Lil Jon. I think it might hit; sort of dubstep meets tear-the-club-up rap. There will be assorted collaborations and productions with artists like Snoop/Robyn/M.I.A./and some newcomers. KORG: Let’s talk gear. You’ve recently picked up a KP3 Kaoss Pad, some nanoSERIES controllers, and you’ve had your Kaossilator for a while. What made you choose Korg? Diplo: To be honest, I'm not a big in-studio person. I travel around so much. But I really like the utility of the Kaossilator to demo-in sounds; the KP3 Kaoss Pad as well. I use a lot of Korg [Legacy Collection] VSTs in my laptop as well. So I got the whole Korg catalog pretty much in just one bag! The two pieces of hardware [Kaossilator & KP3] are great to use live. Everyone always asks me what it is! KORG: Do you have any approach to developing new music or is it different every time? Diplo: Everything I do is an accident! That's my secret. KORG: Do you use any other Korg gear? Diplo: I would use all the keys if I had space! KORG: Thanks, Diplo! Anything else you want to add before we go? Diplo: Mad Decent! It’s the family! Find out more at maddecent.com
Born and raised in Belisce finished Hschool in Valpovo playing soccer for NK Gat and play in band KRD. Ocassionaly do painting and want to record a movie. Hi, JD Just want You to know that'll my band KRD when I gather them try to be on the next years family values tour. I would apretiate that. So don't forget us. Svein from Krd
8 potatoes, peeled 1 large onion, peeled and quartered 2-3 Tablespoons oil 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 13”x9”x2” baking pan Food processor with a small hole grating disc Large mixing bowl Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the baking pan with parchment paper making sure the paper comes up the sides. Put the oil in the parchment lined pan and place in the oven (so the oil heats). Grate the potatoes and place them in the bowl. Add water and wash the potato shreds between your hands. Drain in the colander. Rinse the potatoes a 2nd and even 3rd time until the water is clear. Drain in the colander and squeeze out any extra moisture. Process the onion with the chopping blade until it is almost pureed. Mix the onions, eggs, flour, salt and pepper in the bowl. Add the grated potatoes and mix thoroughly. (I use my hands.) Carefully remove the pan with oil from the oven. Pour the kugel mixture in it, spreading throughout with caution. (Watch out for the hot oil.) Bake in the oven anywhere from 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours depending on how crispy you like your kugel. Nancy Weisbrod is the Director of Culinary Education, Kashruth Council of Canada In the coming winter months, Nancy will be offering an advanced 3 part series on the art of cooking kosher meat. She will also be organizing a three part seminar given by Rabbi Tsvi Heber called "Mashgicha@Home" which will impart the basic skills taught to a COR mashgiach that can be used in the home. To sign up for either one of these courses or for more information Nancy can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org. Nancy blogs at: www.mykosherkitchen.wordpress.com
Why allow players to give their multiplayer characters custom names if the game never actually displays them? That's commenter ChrisPBacon's question in today's Speak Up on Kotaku. I unlocked Geth Foxworthy in the new Mass Effect 3 multiplayer stuff. What exactly is the point of naming multilayer characters? Batmantarian, Alan Turian, Krognan the Barbarian, nobody sees these names but me?
Disney's been promoting Wreck-It-Ralph with cleverly faked vintage arcade machines and tie-in games that do a good job of channeling the old-school appeal of games like Donkey Kong and Dig Dug. (There's an Activision game coming, too, but that doesn't look quite as charming.) But, all those things exist around the orbit of an actual feature film, which they won't necessarily make any better. If this new trailer's any indication, some scenes from the first teaser get recycled here but even more video game characters show up for cameos in this one. Sure, you expect icons like Sonic to show up but, for Christ's sake, there's Tapper. And that Bad Guy's Affirmation? Pretty frickin' funny.
One of the sad and somewhat odd outcomes of today's big auction of top games and studios from game publisher THQ is that no one—not EA, not Activision, not Take Two, not Bethesda, not Ubisoft... no one—made a bid for the action-game series Darksiders and Vigil, the studio that made those games. Look, even here at Kotaku the Darksiders games aren't uniformly loved. But some of us dig them and we can now share the bittersweet news that some very talented game developers dig them, too. Here's Atsushi Inaba, the head of Platinum Games, makers of Bayonetta, Vanquish and other cool action titles: And here's a translation, via our own Brian Ashcraft: "In THQ's studio and IP selling off auction, Darksiders is unsold? [We] wanna buy it...on the cheap..." Earlier today, some of us half-kidded that Nintendo should have snatched up Vigil. The Darksiders games are, more or less, an M-rated love letter to Zelda (please don't read that the wrong way!). Nintendo obviously didn't go for Vigil. If Platinum did? Or even went just for the series? We're not rooting for people to be out of work, but either result would be fascinating. We're following up to see what could come of this.
"Boba Fett? BOBA Fett?? Where?" Yesterday, Disney's CEO confirmed that in addition to the upcoming Star Wars trilogy, there will be all kinds of single-character spin-off films. Today, Entertainment Weekly is reporting that one of those films will feature young Han Solo, and another will star Boba Fett. According to EW, the Han story will occur between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, and the Fett film will take place either between New Hope and Empire or Empire and Return of the Jedi. (Since, you know, it'd be tough to do it after Return of the Jedi. Update: Or not! Because apparently he survived, thanks to his awesome armor. Update 2: Or maybe he actually died! I don't even know. Anyway...) This sound good? Or like a disaster? I've always had a suspicion that the thing that made Boba Fett cool was the fact that he was this infamous badass in a mask with a jetpack, and that he was mysterious. The more I learn about him, the less cool he seems. That said, you know, Star Wars bounty hunter movie. Could be good. 'Star Wars' spin-offs: A young Han Solo movie, and a Boba Fett film — EXCLUSIVE [Entertainment Weekly]
Child Sexual Abuser Sent To Prison Thanks To His Diary ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – A St. Louis man was sentenced to life in prison after a diary he wrote detailing his crimes was found. Ronald Little pleaded guilty to 107 counts of child sexual abuse. Two of Little’s daughters and his granddaughter were among his victims. “Everything ranging from forcible rape to forcible sodomy,” according to the St. Louis prosecutor Colleen Lang. Lang said the Circuit Attorney’s office used accounts from “brave” victims and the diary to put Little in prison for life. Lang said Little had other victims, but the statute of limitations kept him from being charged for those crimes. The abuse happened at Little’s home from 1996 to 2010.
‘X Factor’ Calls on One Direction to Rescue Ratings One Direction should start sporting capes and tights (hey-o!), because they’re being enlisted to save the day. The U.S. version of ‘X Factor,’ despite an A-list new panel, has sinking ratings — and Simon Cowell thinks that 1D are just the boy band to remedy that. “He’s risked everything on making the U.S. ‘X Factor’ a big hit and it now faces the axe,” a source close to Cowell said. “Simon knows One Direction wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the ‘X Factor’ and he now wants to use their success story to save and promote the show. He has ordered producers on both sides of the Atlantic to book in the best guest performers for the live shows.” Other rumored performers include Pink and U.K. ‘X Factor’ victor Leona Lewis. Indeed, with Britney Spears making the most money of any reality show judge in history, Cowell put a lot of bank into his baby, and he’d hate to see it go to waste. And so would we, because we adore BritBrit on the panel and want her to keep coming back! One Direction shot to fame following their third place finish on ‘X Factor U.K.,’ so they’re a natural fit in terms of live performers for the show … and we bet Demi Lovato won’t mind having some extra time to canoodle with Niall Horan, either. Depending on when they appear on the show, it will also serve well to promote their new single, ‘Live While We’re Young,’ and their upcoming record, ‘Take Me Home.’ C’mon, 1D! We’ll be your damsels in distress any day of the week. Watch the One Direction ‘Live While We’re Young’ Video
Documenting the ordinary in hopes of glimpsing the Holy Monday, February 27, 2012 All in a Day's Work After from front After from back We have become motivated around this home to get things in order once the bathroom renovation work began. Our basement was in need of a thorough clean and organization day. So, Saturday as the winds were wailing I took the kids to the Y and the library while Adam hunkered down in the basement. He spent seven hours down there. After he was done, we had two bags of trash, a few odds and ends to throw away, but more importantly, the space was clean and organized all at the same time. Because we don't have a garage or an attic, our basement becomes a bit of a catch-all. I think it looks great--and I'm really appreciative of the hard work. (He even mopped the floors.) There is nothing better than decluttering and organizing a home to make you feel like you accomplished something. Onward and upward...
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The ratio if shaving cream to glue is tricky. If you have too much shaving cream and not enough glue, it won't dry well. If you have too much glue and not enough shaving cream it won't get good lift. You just have to play with it. We added the color with a dab of tempera paint. Sorry I'm not very exact with the ingredients. We tend to be a fly by the seat of our pants kind of family and frankly, I am no good with recipes. Just know you need way more shaving cream than you do glue. So maybe a table spoon of glue for every half a cup on shaving cream. If doesn't seem fluffy enough than add a bit more shaving cream. That is about as exact as I can get it. One of the things I love about puffy paint is that you don't have to just limit yourself to a paint brush. You could use a knife, a spoon... ...Or your hands! Here is another masterpiece. This is her final piece, where she unloaded every last blob of puffy paint on to the paper. This does take a while to dry so find a place you can set this with out being in the way, but it is one lovely way to spend an afternoon!
‘UFC Undisputed 3′ Wants To Fight For Your Love When you’re pinned to the canvas with knuckles in your ribs, a knee in your kidney and hundreds of pounds of sweaty man-flesh urging you to tap out before you lose consciousness, it’s definitely time to re-evaluate what you’re doing. Such was the metaphorical situation in which the fledgling UFC series found itself a couple years back, unable to capitalize on the sports’ skyrocketing popularity with robotic, cookie-cutter efforts. Instead of just plugging along and waiting to become obsolete in the manner of Tony Hawk or ‘Guitar Hero’ games, publisher THQ waited nearly two years to unleash the follow-up, and the patience paid off. Like a Jon Jones roundhouse kick to the jaw, ‘UFC Undisputed 3‘ is a wake-up call to MMA simulations. A genuine step forward for the genre, it’s rowdier, sloppier and less mechanical than its predecessors. A comparison of the ‘UFC Undisputed’ to the mullet is in order. If the previous games were the business in the front, the threequel is the party in the back. The game has a looser feel in general, more a heated back alley rumble than ‘Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots.’ Your old strike, block, strike and shoot in to take the opponent to the ground will no longer work so well. Now fighters more convincingly half-block and deflect hits rather than stop them as though their forearms are riot gear. You know how UFC matches can end in an instant when someone whips their foot into the side of someone’s skull? Now that happens here, too. If you’re going up against someone who is quick with a long leg reach, you’re reduced to a cowering fool, desperate to slip in a lucky cross before it’s too late. Every enhanced attack has a counterpoint. If someone wants to take you down, you can brush them off with a quick knee to the jaw. If someone’s got you pinned and going for a knockout punch, you can shimmy to the side and try for a counter. Despite the refined strategy, there’s still room for button-mashers. Multiple control schemes allow for more technical precision, while an amateur option treats your frenzied improvisation with more forgiveness. Slugging through each round made our forearms and hands genuinely sore, meaning some training is in order until we get into fighting shape. It may be Valentine’s Day and all, but hopefully our wives and girlfriends will understand that we’ve got some work to do to be able to defend their honor in online bouts. UFC Undisputed 3 ($60) was developed by Yuke’s, published by THQ and is available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Rated T. The publisher provided a copy of the game for review.
By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Despite searing daytime temperatures, Mercury, the planet closest to the sun, has ice and frozen organic materials inside permanently shadowed craters in its north pole, NASA scientists said on Thursday. Earth-based telescopes have been compiling evidence for ice on Mercury for 20 years, but the finding of organics was a surprise, say researchers with NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft, the first probe to orbit Mercury. Both ice and organic materials, which are similar to tar or coal, were believed to have been delivered millions of years ago by comets and asteroids crashing into the planet. "It's not something we expected to see, but then of course you realize it kind of makes sense because we see this in other places," such as icy bodies in the outer solar system and in the nuclei of comets, planetary scientist David Paige, with the University of California, Los Angeles, told Reuters. Unlike NASA's Mars rover Curiosity, which will be sampling rocks and soils to look for organic materials directly, the MESSENGER probe bounces laser beams, counts particles, measures gamma rays and collects other data remotely from orbit. The discoveries of ice and organics, painstakingly pieced together for more than a year, are based on computer models, laboratory experiments and deduction, not direct analysis. "The explanation that seems to fit all the data is that it's organic material," said lead MESSENGER scientist Sean Solomon, with Columbia University in New York. Added Paige, "It's not just a crazy hypothesis. No one has got anything else that seems to fit all the observations better." Scientists believe the organic material, which is about twice as dark as most of Mercury's surface, was mixed in with comet- or asteroid-delivered ice eons ago. The ice vaporized, then re-solidified where it was colder, leaving dark deposits on the surface. Radar imagery shows the dark patches subside at the coldest parts of the crater, where ice can exist on the surface. The areas where the dark patches are seen are not cold enough for surface ice without the overlying layer of what is believed to be organics. So remote was the idea of organics on Mercury that MESSENGER got a relatively easy pass by NASA's planetary protection protocols that were established to minimize the chance of contaminating any indigenous life-potential material with hitchhiking microbes from Earth. Scientists don't believe Mercury is or was suitable for ancient life, but the discovery of organics on an inner planet of the solar system may shed light on how life got started on Earth and how life may evolve on planets beyond the solar system. "Finding a place in the inner solar system where some of these same ingredients that may have led to life on Earth are preserved for us is really exciting," Paige said. MESSENGER, which stands for Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry and Ranging, is due to complete its two-year mission at Mercury in March. Scientists are seeking NASA funding to continue operations for at least part of a third year. The probe will remain in Mercury's orbit until the planet's gravity eventually causes it to crash onto the surface. Whether the discovery of organics now prompts NASA to select a crash zone rather than leave it up to chance remains to be seen. Microbes that may have hitched a ride on MESSENGER likely have been killed off by the harsh radiation environment at Mercury. The research is published in this week's edition of the journal Science. (Editing by Kevin Gray and Vicki Allen)
Sun March 25, 2012 Some Cuban-Americans Wary As Cuba Welcomes Pope Originally published on Mon March 26, 2012 2:05 am In 1998, when Pope John Paul II made his historic visit to Cuba, few Cuban-Americans made the pilgrimage across the Florida straits. But when Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Cuba on Monday, hundreds of Cuban-Americans will be on hand in Santiago de Cuba when he celebrates Mass. Carlos Saladrigas is well-known in Miami's Cuban-American community. He's a prominent businessman and co-chairman of the Cuba Study Group, an organization working to make Cuba a free and open society. He'll be in Antonio Maceo Revolution Square for Mass. Fourteen years ago, it was a different story. Saladrigas helped lead a protest that caused Miami's archdiocese to cancel a pilgrimage planned for John Paul's visit. Like many in the Cuban-American community, Saladrigas felt that the papal visit gave legitimacy to a repressive regime. But watching it on TV in Miami, he says, he had a change of heart. "It made me realize that I had made a huge mistake in opposing the visit, that the visit was good," he says. "It did a lot of good for Cuba and for Cubans. It rekindled hope, although a lot things haven't materialized, but hope is nevertheless important. And I think this pope is going to do the same thing; he's going to stress the importance of hope." Pope John Paul II's visit led to improved relations between Cuba's Catholic Church and the Castro regime that allowed the church to grow in Cuba. The improved dialogue between the church and the government also was a factor in winning the release of jailed political dissidents. All of that helped convince Saladrigas and others in South Florida's Cuban-American community that the Catholic Church may present some of the best hope for change in Cuba. After all, says Saladrigas, aside from the government, the church is the only institution Cubans can look to. "The church is an ally of the Cuban people. The more the church strengthens in Cuba, the weaker the government becomes," he says. "And what the church is doing, it is trying very strongly to increase the space and opportunities for other elements of Cuban civil society to fill in." But in Miami, there are still outspoken Cuban-Americans who oppose the visit. "I don't think it's the Church's role to organize pilgrimages where the Cuban regime will decide who gets in and who doesn't," says Ninoska Perez, a radio talk show host in Miami and a director of the hard-line Cuban Liberty Council. She points out that in recent weeks, in advance of the pope's visit, there was a crackdown on dissidents. Cuban authorities arrested more than 50 women, members of the Ladies in White, female relatives of men who are held as political prisoners. Perez says the pope's visit draws attention away from those government activities. "When then, all of a sudden, the pope goes and everything is fine, and you're organizing a pilgrimage from Miami, it's like, 'OK, this is fine.' And I think what the Catholic Church should be addressing both inside and outside Cuba is the fact that there is violence and repression," Perez says. The recent crackdown on dissidents is a concern also to Cuban-Americans who support the pilgrimage — people like Andy Gomez. Gomez is a senior fellow at the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami. He notes that 14 years ago when Pope John Paul II was in Cuba, he raised the issue of human rights. Gomez hopes Benedict will take the cause further. "I think the pope, given the actions that just took place, needs to reach out to the Ladies in White, invite them to one of the Masses if not both," he says. "He needs to recognize, acknowledge the dissident movement in Cuba." At the same time, Gomez is critical of some within Cuba's Catholic Church — particularly Havana Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Ortega. Ortega recently asked the government to clear a group of dissidents from a Havana church they occupied in advance of the pope's visit. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who organized this week's pilgrimage, concedes that the Catholic Church is trying to walk a very fine and difficult line in Cuba — between an open dialogue with the government and actions that accommodate a repressive regime. "The church has been an advocate," Wenski says, "but at the same time, it doesn't want to be co-opted into anybody's political agenda. Because if it's co-opted into somebody's political agenda, then it cannot play the role of mediator." Asked whether a papal visit lends legitimacy to a repressive regime, Archbishop Wenski laughed. Pope Leo the Great met with Attila the Hun in 452, he noted, saying, "Popes meet with people of all types."
Most Active Stories KRWG.ORG-The Region's Home Page Thu March 14, 2013 Controversies Over CPAC Reflect GOP's Woes Originally published on Thu March 14, 2013 7:34 am STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep. RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: And I'm Renee Montagne. Every year at this time, some of the biggest stars and activists of the conservative movement gather in the Washington, D.C. area. The big event is called the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. There are speakers, panel discussions, movie screenings and lots of book signings. But this year's event follows big disappointments in last year's election and faces big questions about the future given the nation's emerging demographics. NPR's national political correspondent, Don Gonyea, reports. DON GONYEA, BYLINE: What a difference a year makes at the 2012 CPAC gathering in Washington. The more than 10,000 conservative activists in attendance couldn't wait for the November election. MITT ROMNEY: Of course we can defeat Barack Obama. That's the easy part. Believe me, November 6 will be the easiest day our next president is going to face. GONYEA: That, of course, was Mitt Romney. Speaker after speaker last year sounded a similar optimism. There was former presidential candidate Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann. REPRESENTATIVE MICHELE BACHMANN REPUBLICAN, MINNESOTA: We're going to have an absolutely phenomenal, successful year this November. Won't we? GONYEA: And Newt Gingrich. NEWT GINGRICH: The number one theme of the fall campaign will be a paycheck president versus a food stamp president. I believe we will win that fight by a huge margin. GONYEA: That didn't happen, nor did the other thing seen as a sure bet by CPAC attendees last year - a GOP takeover of the U.S. Senate. So now comes CPAC 2013. Al Cardenas is the chairman of the American Conservative Union, which organizes the event. AL CARDENAS: The politics are still(ph) about the ups and downs, but it's almost more important to have these conferences when you haven't had a good year than when you have a good year. GONYEA: Registrations for CPAC 2013 have topped last year's record. And Cardenas says it's important to take stock. He did so by going back and re-reading the dozen speeches Ronald Reagan delivered to the conference over the years. He said advice Reagan offered in the very difficult post-Watergate year of 1975 stands out. CARDENAS: One, conservatives will never compromise their principles because that's the surest way to lose. And number two, you can't just be a conservative, you've got to be eloquent and a good candidate. GONYEA: Cardenas says conservatives need to be aware of demographic changes, which show minority voters identifying with Democrats even as their share of the vote grows. Then there are young voters, some of whom see Republicans and conservatives as out of step on issues such as same sex marriage. Dennis Lennox is a 28-year-old conservative Republican activist from Michigan who attends CPAC every year. DENNIS LENNOX: Well, I think conservatives - I hate to admit it - I think we've lost the culture wars. GONYEA: Lennox says he's concerned that the lessons of the past two elections aren't sinking in. LENNOX: If you don't believe in something and you're running in a state that has said we accept non-traditional marriage, how do you address that as a conservative? GONYEA: There are dozens of speakers and panelists under age 40 being showcased this year. But the gay conservative organization GOProud was rejected as a potential sponsor of the conference again this year. The lineup of speakers has also prompted controversy. New Jersey's Governor Chris Christie was not invited, a move widely interpreted to be due to his pre-election hugging of the president as Obama toured Hurricane Sandy devastation. CPAC's Cardenas insists Christie is not being punished, saying there are only so many speaking slots. Another GOP strategist, Hogan Gidley, who's worked for the Rick Santorum and Mike Huckabee presidential campaigns, thinks it's a mistake. HOGAN GIDLEY: You're inviting someone like Donald Trump. You're ignoring someone like Chris Christie. But you're inviting the author of Obamacare in Mitt Romney. It doesn't quite match up. GONYEA: The challenge for CPAC this year will be defining a way forward in the absence of a unifying figure, someone who might someday bring together evangelicals and libertarians, defense hawks and deficit hawks, and all their competing visions of conservatism. Don Gonyea, NPR News, Washington. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
- RSS / Posts tagged wildlife I got into contact with Janet Kessler of Coyote Yipps in September 2012, when I first began my quest for the coyote. I had not yet seen one and asked her for advice. She encouraged me to spend a lot of time where I knew coyotes were, so I did just that. After months without seeing a coyote, I finally came across one at the end of the day at the Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, California. Since then I have been dedicated to going out to the many Mid Peninsula Preserves each week and continue looking out for coyotes and other wildlife. I recently got back into contact with Janet and told her the story of how I came into the wonderful world of wildlife photography, and how my admiration for the coyote continues to expand. Janet was kind enough to post my story and a photo I had taken of a coyote near Castle Rock State Park last week. Here is a link to the posting on her amazing website. Please take a look around the Coyote Yipps website, and take the time to admire the pictures and videos Janet has accumulated of the amazing and wild coyote. Janet cares very much for this beautiful animal and works hard to spread the word that these animals are not filthy, dangerous pests, but should be respected and protected.
Therapy, Ethics, Malpractice, Forensics, Critical Thinking (and a few other topics) This psychology site was designed to be fully accessible for people with disabilities (see below) and user-friendly to all visitors. For convenience, any of the major sections -- as well as the 3 other web sites (see "Ken's Other Sites") -- can be accessed immediately by using the menu that runs along the left side of each page. The site provides free access to a variety of articles from journals such as American Psychologist (currently 10 from this source); British Medical Journal; Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology; Clinical Psychology: Science & Practice; Psychology, Public Policy, & Law; Annual Review of Clinical Psychology; American Journal of Psychiatry; International Journal of Law & Psychiatry; and Professional Psychology: Research & Practice -- as well as the complete contents of a book (Children, Ethics, & the Law). 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Published research and other works on the Therapist As Person: Therapists as Patients, as Abuse Survivors, and as People who Experience Fear, Anger, and Hatred Therapists as Patients: A National Survey of Psychologists' Experiences, Problems, and Beliefs [Professional Psychology] The Experience of 'Forgetting' Childhood Abuse: A National Survey of Psychologists [Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology] Discussing Death With Children [U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Child Development, Children's Bureau] Therapist's Guide To Preparing a Professional Will [American Psychological Association] Clinical Practice Strategies Outside The Realm Of Managed Care [annual meeting of the American Psychological Association] Boundary Issues in Psychotherapy and Counseling The Concept of Boundaries in Clinical Practice: Theoretical and Risk-Management Dimensions [American Journal of Psychiatry] Avoiding Exploitive Dual Relationships: A Decision-making Model [Psychotherapy] Ethical Decision-making and Dual Relationships [Jeffrey Younggren] Misuses and Misunderstandings of Boundary Theory in Clinical and Regulatory Settings [American Journal of Psychiatry] Published Research and Other Works on Ethical & Legal (e.g., Malpractice) Dilemmas of Therapists, Counselors, & Professors Contrasting Ethical Policies of Physicians & Psychologists Concerning Detainee Interrogations [British Medical Journal] Psychologists Abandon the Nuremberg Ethic: Concerns for Detainee Interrogations [International Journal of Law & Psychiatry] Developing & Practicing Ethics [chapter in The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology] Ethics of Practice: The Beliefs and Behaviors of Psychologists as Therapists [American Psychologist] Ethics of Teaching: Beliefs and Behaviors of Psychologists as Educators [American Psychologist] Ethical Dilemmas Encountered by Members of the American Psychological Association [American Psychologist] When Laws and Values Conflict: A Dilemma for Psychologists [American Psychologist] Malpractice & Licensing Pitfalls for Therapists: A Defense Attorney's List [Innovations in Clinical Practice] Disability, Accessibility, & Ethics in Psychology: 3 Barriers [Ethics & Behavior] HIPAA & Forensic Practice [American Psychology Law Society News, American Psychological Association Division 41] Identifying and Implementing Ethical Standards for Primary Prevention [Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community] On Violating Ethical Standards: 20 Easy Steps [Ethics in Psychotherapy & Counseling] When The Therapist Doesn't Know What To Do: Some Steps That May Help [American Psychological Association] Ethical and Malpractice Issues in Hospital Practice [American Psychologist] The Ethics of Research Involving Memories of Trauma [General Hospital Psychiatry] AIDS & HIV Infection Update: New Research, Ethical Responsibilities, Evolving Legal Frameworks, and Useful Resources [Innovations in Clinical Practice] Psychologists' Use of E-mail with Clients: Some Ethical Considerations [Ohio Psychologist] Children, Ethics, & the Law [full text of a book originally published by University of Nebraska Press] Published Research and Other Works on Therapists' Sexual Attraction to Patients, Therapist-Patient Sex, Professor-Student Sex, and Sexual Dilemmas in Therapy & Counseling Sexual Intimacy in Psychology Training: Results and Implications of a National Survey [American Psychologist] Sexual Attraction to Clients: The Human Therapist and the (Sometimes) Inhuman Training System [American Psychologist] Sex Between Therapists and Clients [Academic Press] Therapist-Patient Sexual Intimacy Involving Children and Adolescents [American Psychologist] Testing & Assessment Deposition and Cross-examination Questions on Psychological Tests & Psychometrics [American Psychological Association] Responsibilities in Providing Psychological Test Feedback to Clients [Psychological Assessment] HIPAA & Forensic Practice [American Psychology Law Society News, American Psychological Association Division 41] MMPI-A in Forensic Practice [Oxford University Press] Forensic Assessment Checklist [American Psychological Association] Pearson Assessments HIPAA Regulations FAQ [Pearon Assessments] Psychological Assessment of Torture Survivors: Essential Steps, Avoidable Errors, and Helpful Resource [International Journal of Law & Psychiatry] Responding to Victims of Torture: Clinical Issues, Professional Responsibilities, and Useful Resources [Professional Psychology] Torture [Academic Press] Fallacies & Pitfalls in Psychology Detainee Interrogations, Psychologists, & Other Health Care Professionals "Are the American Psychological Association’s Detainee Interrogation Policies Ethical and Effective? Key Claims, Documents, and Results" [Zeitschrift für Psychologie / Journal of Psychology] "Psychologists and Detainee Interrogations: Key Decisions, Opportunities Lost, and Lessons Learned" [Annual Review of Clinical Psychology] "Contrasting Ethical Policies of Physicians & Psychologists Concerning Detainee Interrogations" [British Medical Journal] "Psychologists Abandon the Nuremberg Ethic: Concerns for Detainee Interrogations"[International Journal of Law and Psychiatry] "American Psychological Association's Post-9-11Ethics for Detainee Interrogations" [Psychiatric Times] Memory & Abuse: The Recovered Memory Controversy Pseudoscience, Cross-examination, and Scientific Evidence in the Recovered Memory Controversy [Psychology, Public Policy, and Law] Memory, Abuse, and Science: Questioning Claims about the False Memory Syndrome Epidemic--Award address for the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Public Service [American Psychologist] What Psychologists Better Know About Recovered Memories: Research, Lawsuits, and the Pivotal Experiment [Clinical Psychology: Science & Practice] The Facade of Scientific Documentation: A Case Study of Richard Ofshe's Analysis of the Paul Ingram Case [Psychology, Public Policy & Law] Sample Agreement Between Expert Witness & Attorney by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP, James N. Butcher, Ph.D., & Joyce Seelen, J.D. [American Psychological Association] Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide, (Fourth Edition, 2011) by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP & Melba J. T. Vasquez, Ph.D., ABPP Publisher: Jossey-Bass, an imprint of Wiley). "A stunningly good book.... If there is only one book you buy on ethics, this is the one." --David H. Barlow, Ph.D, ABPP; Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Boston University "Two of psychology's national treasures, Drs. Ken Pope and Melba Vasquez, walk the walk of psychotherapy ethics. Simply the best book in its genre." --John Norcross, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology & Distinguished University Fellow, University of Scranton "The fourth edition continues to be the gold standard.... A must read in every counseling/therapy training program. It is that good and valuable." --Derald Wing Sue, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Teachers College, Columbia University "I love this book! And so will therapists, supervisors and trainees. In fact, it really should be required reading for every mental professional and aspiring professional.... And it is a fun read to boot!" --Stephen J. Ceci, Ph.D., H.L. Carr Professor of Psychology, Cornell University What Therapists Don't Talk About and Why: Taboos That Hurt Us and Our Clients by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP, Janet L. Sonne, Ph.D., and Beverly Greene, PhD., ABPP Publisher: American Psychological Association "It is essentially a superb text about the practice of psychotherapy, with all its unexpected twists, turns, and difficulties for therapists and patients. From its excellent short courses on logical and ethical fallacies, to its astonishing variety of intensely provocative case examples with self-assessment questions, to its steamy discussions of therapists' sexual feelings, the book illuminates, in a non-threatening, conversational tone, the previously-avoided dimensions of the therapeutic endeavor. It belongs on the shelf of any therapist willing to learn or think critically about psychotherapy." Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D. Professor of Psychiatry How To Survive and Thrive as a Therapist: Information, Ideas, & Resources for Psychologists by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP & Melba J. T. Vasquez, Ph.D., ABPP Publisher: American Psychological Association "This comprehensive practical guidebook is a must for all new and seasoned clinicians. From attorneys to ethics, from billing to possible errors in logic--it is all here. A remarkable compendium. Kudos to Pope and Vasquez!" --Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada The MMPI, MMPI-2, and MMPI-A in Court: A Practical Guide for Expert Witnesses and Attorneys (3nd Edition) by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP, James N. Butcher, Ph.D., and Joyce Seelen, Esq., Publisher: American Psychological Association "A must for every trial lawyer's library." -- Patricia C. Bobb, Esq., Board of Governors, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Sexual Feelings In Psychotherapy:Explorations for Therapists and Therapists-in-Training by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP, Janet Sonne, Ph.D. & Jean Holroyd, Ph.D. Publisher: American Psychological Association. "Like a trusted confidant, this reassuring yet challenging book shows how research, theory, and the reader's own feelings can be used to guide clinical practice. It is that rarest of books with which the reader shares an intimate dialogue of personal discovery. Powerful, truthful, and adventurous, it will serve as an essential text to which seasoned therapists will return again and again and should be required reading in all training programs." -- Professor Jesse Geller, Yale University Sexual Involvement With Therapists: Patient Assessment, Subsequent Therapy, Forensics by by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP. Publisher: American Psychological Association "A landmark contribution. The research, forms, and lists of cross-examination questions will be invaluable to subsequent therapists who appear in court. This unique resource is essential reading for expert witnesses and trial attorneys." -- Nancy Adel, Esq., Partner, Law Firm of Adel & Pollack Sexual Intimacy Between Therapists and Patients by Kenneth S. Pope & Jacqueline Bouhoutsos "A thoroughly unique, impressively comprehensive, and long-awaited contribution. A storehouse of information. Plaintiff and defense lawyers and expert witnesses would be well advised to be aware of its contents." --Jay Ziskin, Ph.D., LL.B. Past President, American Psychology-Law Society Recovered Memories of Abuse: Assessment, Therapy, Forensics by Kenneth S. Pope, Ph.D., ABPP & Laura S. Brown, Ph.D., ABPP, Publisher: American Psychological Association "Essential reading for lawyers and expert witnesses, this landmark book is scientifically grounded, carefully researched, and--thankfully!--of great practical use. The consent forms, deposition and cross-examination questions, outlines for reviewing treatment plans, and scrupulously fair examinations of the major controversies are major contributions. Avoiding the polarizing polemics and limited points of view that mar so much of the work in this area, this is the best book on this topic." -- Gary Sampley, Esq. Attorney at Law Law and Mental Health Professionals: California by Brandt Caudill & Kenneth S. Pope, Publisher: American Psychological Association Licensing Disciplinary Actions for Psychologists Who Have Been Sexually Involved with a Client [Professional Psychology] The Ethics of Counseling: A National Survey of Certified Counselors [Journal of Counseling & Development] Therapists' Sexual Feelings and Behaviors: Research, Trends, and Quandaries. 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Sur La Route – On the Road Apparently, there’s still ‘group’ movies where actors, technicians and movie crew share something for weeks and then part different ways, knowing they’ll have to every night when they sing along around a fire. By being close to Kristen and Garrett for a few hours, you can see this closeness right away: their friendship definitely comes from their filming/adventure. They might be young (21 ad 26), these two have lived and no matter how pretty they are, they’re not dumb. Honestly, we love to criticize but here we’re gonna have to bow. If their filmography might not play in their favor (Twilight for Kristen and Troy for Garrett), they tackled this adaptation with so much intensity and intelligence that you can see it in this interview. The way they listened to their character and how accurately they portrayed them is confirmed to us by the producers and by the biography of the writer who was working as a consultant on the movie. They’re happy to see each other again, Kristen and Garrett, it’s so obvious. They took joy in posing together, tight one against the other in an old washed out blue Chevrolet, that was used as a prop for the shoot. Lying down, sitting at the wheel, slouching in the truck, spread out on the hood … They laugh and tease each other during breaks, light up cigarettes. After the shoot: two voices interview. Kristen, in a white t-shirt and mini shorts cut off from on old Levis’ 501, mounts a stool, looking natural despite her darkened eyes for the shoot. The sweet Garrett, who seems really nice, sits on an opposite couch and pops open his first can of Coke of the day. After lots of champagne between takes (the assistant actually showed him how to serve it like a gentleman, which made the actor laugh: ‘It’s like a woman, you have to take the bottle by the neck’). The Beat goes on They really wanted to make this movie. Kristen: I read On the Road when I was 14. It was the first book that made me want to read. Two years later, I received the script and met with Walter. Sometimes you meet people and realize you wanna do the work for the same reasons as them. Whatever the conversation we were having, we shared a common excitement, him and I felt the same energy. When I left, I learned I got the role and I jumped everywhere!’ Garrett: Yes, you bailed on our dinner for that. Kristen: What? Oh right, I was so young. LuAnne Anderson, the real Marylou, was young too. Married at 15 to Neal Cassady, the real Dean Moriarty. Garrett was 22 when he learned he was gonna play the best mate and unwary accomplice to Kerouac, whom he said, helped him open his eyes when he was a teenager and that the reading of the book pushed him to leave Minnesota. On the set, he celebrated his 26th birthday. For the 4 years of waiting before the budget was finalized, the will of the actors never deflated. ‘Walter Salles’ persistence was remarkable. He prepared the project while filming a documentary: in fact, he already started the movie before the green light was given, ‘ tells Garrett. ‘With Walter and a crew of 50 people, we took a trip from NY to LA, we had to stop 9 times for car troubles but we did it.’ Chili, Argentina, New Orleans, Arizona, Mexico City, Montreal, San Francisco. The trip taken for the movie, forced the crew to live like gypsies for several months. The three main actors had to through the same during this journey, no comfort or pampers (agents and PR weren’t present either which is pretty rare in the US.) Garrett: ‘We all leaned on each other. We were like a family for 6 months. It’s a feeling you often get in this work line, except that a month after you find yourself wit a completely different family. But to feel a sense of belonging this strong, doesn’t always happen. On this movie, it was really special.’ Kristen follows: ‘Everyone who worked on this movie told me the same, it’s rare to be part of such an experience. If I wasn’t a part of it I would have been jealous!’ To strenghten this solidarity, the producer organised a beatnik tour before the shoot: a month submerge in the beat generation culture with readings and screenings (all the Cassavetes’ movies!). It was a prior common experience that helped Kristen familiarised herself with her character. ‘I had the opportunity of listening to hours of recording from LuAnne talking about that period of time, listening to her voice brighten when she talked about teh way she danced. We knew so many details about the real people in the book, about their lives, that it helped us play difficult scenes. They were with us.’ This girl with a strong personality and a stunning sex appeal, who got on board in a Husdon of 1949 alongside two friends, it was for Kristen a feminine role pretty rare, whether it is in the literature of the time or in the cinema of today. LuAnne felt in love at 14 with the will-o’-the-wisp Cassady. ‘Something probably awoke in her thanks to him’, explains the actress, while squirming on her stool. ‘Nothing that she did was marked by fear. She was a being that freed herself from the inhibition, she wasn’t someone who’s fearful. Her eyes are wide open when it comes to life, no judgements, she’s able to find the beauty in all of us. I envy her. She constantly bursts out, she wants everyone to feel good all the time.’ A girl with no taboo, who is divided between the two friends. Garrett comments: ‘She understood that jealousy had no meaning She knew that her man was sleeping left and right and that his personality made him want to touch everyone.’ Kristen: ‘She didn’t shy away from sleeping with all his friends either’, Kristen goes on. The erotic promiscuity !!!!!!!!!!! in the non censored version of the book (the original manuscript published in 2007) should be in the movie as well. Indeed, the movie features a few hot scenes, in addition to an atmosphere of party and permanent excitement, everything reinforced by drugs and alcohol. On the Road is unrestrained like the life of the trio might have been. The trio that initiated the hippie freedom in the 1970s with one or two decades in advance. For the actors, sex and drugs were part of the contract from the beginning of the shoot but it’s difficult to get details on how they experienced this personally on set. ‘We felt a lot of love for our characters and we wanted people to love them as much as we do.’ they both reminisce. We buy their enthusiasm. Even if the story sets place in the fifties, the movie is timeless with its heroes everyone can identify with, starting with the actors. Both confess being completely won over by the spirit of road tripping, the thirst for freedom, the search for the ‘it’. They even got a philosophical lesson out of it: ‘When you get out of high school, you feel like whatever you wanna do is at the reach of your hand. But once life beats you down a little, you think of a job, you need to be good. Instead of dashing for the conquest of your life, you get slowed down by life and you end up losing your wonder/amazement.’ Kristen, from the top of her status as an actress who’s worked since her teenage years, didn’t want to lose her spark either. ‘I would love to be as excited as those guys were. I would love to be like this everyday. It has nothing to do with age.’ We finish by talking about the ending of the movie shoot, about the heartbreak and the separation. Garrett couldn’t be present for the wrap party because of other obligations (he will be in the next movie by the Cohen brothers, ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’, that will be filmed soon in NY.) ‘You didn’t even sign my copy of On the Road’ Kristen reproaches, who will also line up the roles while playing Snow White, alongside Charlize Theron and then will meet up again with Bella (and Robert Pattinson) for Breaking Dawn Part 2. ‘It was hard, I felt like I was going back to school, ‘ she confesses. It’s like the end of the summer vacation.
by Sue Deyoe ~ March 23rd, 2011 In 2009, the Parks Highway, from the Chulitna River bridge to Fairbanks, became a national scenic byway. Bill Kiger is the planner in the process and reminds people that the byway is not regulatory but rather is a way to build community voice in the area and it’s the community that can provide input for the regulation for what they’d like to see along the highway. He also said it would be nice to see the byway extended to include Trapper Creek, the Susitna area and even Willow, but that won’t happen unless letters from community councils request that the Byway be extended. Other scenic byways in the state include Glenn Highway, which includes Hatcher Pass Road and the Seward Highway, which includes Hope as a spur road. Kiger says the interpretive plan process sets goals and objectives as to what people want to see along the highway. He says the plan is a funding mechanism that can bring kiosks, waysides and bike paths to the area along the byway. Meetings are being held in Trapper Creek, Denali National Park, Nenana and Fairbanks to gather cultural and natural resource information as well as obtain a list of stakeholders. The project is funded through the Alaska Scenic Byways Program and administered by DOT. The first round of meetings will be held mid April. The Trapper Creek meeting is scheduled for April 18th at 6 pm at the Trapper Creek Community Park. After public input, the state will compile a draft plan.
And some good news for residents in one St. Louis neighborhood. The precautionary boil order has been lifted. Water tests show no signs of bacteria in the lines and officials say water is safe to drink. However, it is not all good news--21 homes along Jamieson Avenue still do not have water. Service is expected to be restored by 8 PM, but those residents should continue to boil their water. Water Division crews have placed placards on the doors of homes where the boil order continues. The area included in the original boil order was: South of Arsenal, West of Hampton, North of Eichelberger, and East of the River Des Peres. A broken water main is forcing some south city residents to boil their water. The city of St. Louis has issued a boil order while crews finish repairs to a 12-inch water main at Jamieson and Westway Road, near Francis Park. The boil order affects the southwestern part of the city, including those south of Arsenal, west of Hampton, north of Eichelberger and east of River Des Peres. Residents are instructed to boil water for three minutes before drinking it or using it in cooking. If water sample tests due back Tuesday afternoon are clear, the boil order could be lifted at that time. Because of the boil order, all three campuses of the Word of Life Lutheran School and Step Ahead Childcare Academy in Southwest St. Louis will be closed Tuesday.
WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- AP -- Police say a St. Louis-area teenager had a simple answer for leading police on a lengthy, dangerous chase: He didn’t want to miss prom. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the chase happened Friday in Wentzville. The suspect, 19-year-old Daniel Buck of O’Fallon, is charged with felony resisting arrest and several traffic citations. An officer sought to pull over an SUV for numerous active warrants. Police say Buck saw police and sped away. Stop sticks eventually disabled the SUV. Buck allegedly told police he fled because he was driving with a revoked license and had nine warrants for failure to appear on various charges. He reportedly said he didn’t want to go to jail because he was supposed to take his girlfriend to prom the next night.
Tell them to donate their warchests to the DCCC or candidates who need the money. MD-05 Hoyer $875,508 MD-07 Cummings $332,012 Also, some folks aren't running unopposed, but have no real chance of losing: MD-02 Ruppersberger $400,266 MD-04 Wynn $206,823 Thats easily over $1,000,000 that could go to other candidates in Maryland, or to close races around the country, and the is just Maryland house candidates. If this push for donations from unopposed candidates works, it could be a huge deal for numerous races around the country, as well as for the Democratic Party as a whole. Make those calls!
The Lorenzi Line Entries with the tag: mason Good golly Miss Molly! Like a roller coaster this season has been climbing to the top of the hill. The Blue Jacket’s cart has now been speeding down that hill and making all its riders high on adrenaline. With the acquisition of Letestu and Nikitin our luck has changed. Due to Scott Howson’s brilliance these two players meshed so well with our Jackets that they turned their combined 0-1-1 season into a combined 4-7-12 after joining Columbus. Already Nikitin has topped Umberger in points with 8; R.J. is one of our players that desperately needs to turn it on. Our very own Rick Nash is showing up to play with 4-2-6 in the last seven games. The efforts made by him when he is being shell shocked by three players as he walks into the slot still aren’t as keen as they used to be. Needless to say I would appreciate it if you stop going for the highlight reel Rick; we don’t need a Lebron complex plaguing our fragile bunch of soldiers. But hey, that deflection last night was absolutely sick! Just keep doing what you’re doing around the net; you’re really starting to spark hope in your city. You’re leading the club in goals but you’re also winning the worst plus/minus with -12. We’re lucky enough that your line mates, Carter and Prospal, are showing up and making plays on net; Carter with 3-2-5 and Prospal with 1-5-6 in the last seven games. Columbus 2 – Minnesota 4 The Blue Jackets took to the ice as if they were the team we expected after the off season trades. Columbus put up 18 shots and 2 goals in the first period, something that had me on the edge of my seat. An early Blue Jacket lead can be trepidatious, I’d rather be down a goal going into the second period… What you would expect to happen did; the Blue Jackets folded after the first period when two quick goals were potted on Mason in the second, twenty seconds from each other. Columbus previously thrashed the Jets last Saturday with a score of 2-1 and I’ve been on a joyous bender since then. The composure of the Jets was reminiscent of the game against Anaheim. Like the Ducks they were making lazy passes which made Columbus look like an elite team with how easily they were thwarted by the Jackets. After 15 games and a 2-12-1 record can Columbus crawl and then run? People are busy slamming the book on Columbus but I say don’t hold your breath. With the sketchy teams they are behind there lies hope. 25. Calgary 6-7-1 13 26. Carolina 5-7-3 13 27. Anaheim 5-7-3 13 28. Winnipeg 5-8-3 13 29. NY Islanders 4-6-3 11 30. Columbus 2-12-1 5 Some pieces of the puzzle have been missing; Boll was one of the biggest. Boll, 25, suffered a broken thumb during a preseason game at Carolina on September 30 and missed the season’s first 14 games. Last season with the Blue Jackets, he recorded seven goals and five assists for 12 points and 182 penalty minutes in 73 games. He set a career high in goals and ranked seventh in the NHL in penalty minutes. Columbus’ fourth pick, 101st overall, in the 2005 Entry Draft, Boll has registered 20-23-43 and 737 penalty minutes in 291 career NHL games. He set career highs in assists and points in 2008-09 with 4-10-14 and 180 penalty minutes in 75 games. During his rookie season in 2007-08, he tallied 5-5-10 and 226 penalty minutes to rank second in the NHL in penalty minutes. Alas presence in front of Columbus’ net exists! Steve Mason, in his purple pads that were later auctioned off to benefit breast cancer research, stopped 30 shots and caused the fans in Columbus to lose their minds. The monkey is off their backs and pants got tighter last night after dominating the Red Wings on all ends of the ice. The keys to this success was killing the movement of Detroit, Mason denying great scoring chances and Jackets following through with checks that were never attempted in the previous 8 games; most of all was collecting loose pucks. Who would have thought that the Zero would have plagued the Blue Jackets this long? Last night the Columbus veterans dished goals to the prospects. First for Columbus was Cam Atkinson who buried the biscuit with a tight backhand to the five hole after excellent passing from Rick Nash and David Savard. From there Maksim Mayorov and David Savard both notched a goal and an assist. In any case the Capitals knotted the score at 3 and brought it to overtime. 2:36 into the OT Alexandre Giroux slapped in a power play goal for the win and the small crowd went bazonkers.
Priscilla Ahn: A Rising Star's Modest Approach Priscilla Ahn was born in Georgia to a Korean mother and an American father. The young singer-songwriter's background has gotten her a lot of attention from Korean-American organizations. But, she tells Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz, she tries not to feel pressure to represent as one of the first Korean-American singers in the public eye. "Growing up in a multicultural family, I never really felt that I was different — even though I was, from most of the kids in my school," she says. "Especially with music, I try to just approach it as an equal. Even just being a female, you can sort of go into the business like, 'I'm a young female; I need to stick up for this and that.' I try not to think about that stuff too much." Ahn's second album, When You Grow Up, came out this week, but she's still getting plenty of buzz for a song from her 2008 debut. "Dream" was featured in an episode of Gray's Anatomy, and has been licensed for a handful of TV shows and movies since then. "I knew it was a big deal," Ahn says. "I never expected that this song would turn out to be such a hit." Copyright 2011 National Public Radio. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.
Sen. Rob Portman, an Ohio conservative Republican who recently said he now supports same-sex marriage because he has a gay son, evidently has plenty of company. A new poll from the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press suggests that many Americans have changed their minds — going from opposing to supporting same-sex marriage — because they personally know someone who is gay. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that she supports same-sex marriage, saying gays and lesbians are "full and equal citizens and deserve the rights of citizenship." "That includes marriage," Clinton says in an online video released Monday by the gay rights advocacy group Human Rights Campaign. Clinton adds that she backs gay marriage both "personally and as a matter of policy and law."
Most Active Stories The Conservation Beat Mon February 6, 2012 Crucial Day in Augustin Plains Water Fight A hearing on Tuesday in Socorro will determine whether a proposal to pump billions of gallons of water from the San Austin Plains is allowed to move forward. In 2007 the San Augustin Plains Ranch applied for permission to pump and sell 54-thousand acre-feet of water each year. That’s about half the annual water usage of Albuquerque. Because the ranch has not identified exactly how and where it intends to use the water, the application is in violation of state law, says Bruce Frederick with the New Mexico Environmental Law Center. He says it’s surprising the State Engineer has even allowed the proposal to make it this far. "Taxpayer money has been spent on processing the application, sending out notices...tens of thousands of dollars," he says, "and it's clearly an invalid applicaton. It's a waste of money. It's a waste of all of our time." Hundreds of people and organizations have come out in opposition to the application, including several state and federal agencies. About a hundred people packed into a Socorro courtroom this morning for a hearing on a case that both sides say could affect the future of water law in New Mexico. KUNM’s Conservation Beat reporter Sidsel Overgaard has more. The courtroom benches featured a potpourri of overalls, business suits, baseball caps and turquoise necklaces all walks of life brought together by a perceived threat to the community’s water supply. At issue is a proposal by the San Augustin Plains Ranch to pump 54-thousand acre feet of water a year for use in the Rio Grande Basin. Exactly what that use might be well that’s the big question. And that’s why Bruce Frederick with the New Mexico Environmental Law Center says the application is an obvious case of speculation and therefore illegal. “What we’re against is anybody, the ranch or anybody else, locking up water as if it were a mineral that belonged to them just because it was below their property. That’s never been allowed in New Mexico and, as I said in the argument, if it were allowed then the first person to come to New Mexico would own all the water and sell it to the rest of us.” Sherry Tippet, who represents irrigators in the case, says on its face the application is so clearly invalid, she’s surprised the State Engineer accepted it to begin with. “In my view it never should have gotten this far. Most of the people at this hearing are farmers and ranchers, as are my clients, and it cost them a lot of time, money, enormous amount of stress because it’s a cloud over their title and it doesn’t have to happen.” The applicant’s attorney, John Draper, sees things differently. “If you accept the arguments of the protestants who are trying to dismiss this application they’re doing it on the basis that we had to know exactly how this water was going to be used before we filed. Now this is not something that’s required of the government.” Draper points to the San Juan-Chama project as an example. “That project was first proposed in the 1930s and it wasn’t until the 60s, the end of the 60s, they were still deciding exactly where some of that water was going to go.” The question here, of course, is whether individuals should necessarily have the same rights as governments when it comes to a resource as crucial and limited as water. “Should the government be subjected to a more relaxed standard is what I think you were asking in this context.” Again, John Draper. “Well you can do that but it would be a big change in the prior appropriation system in New Mexico which was meant from the beginning to encourage people-and not the government-people to bring the water from where it was to where it was needed.” Liv Strand is one of the individuals protesting the application. “You know, there’s something called monopoly? When you own it all, when you own the whole resource, there’s no free enterprise.” While the hearing examiner remains mum on what his recommendation to the State Engineer will be, Strand and most of her fellow protestants seemed to walk away from the hearing feeling optimistic. For Carol Pitman with the San Augustin Water Coalition, there’s just one thing giving her pause. “I have no idea what the state engineer is like.” That’s because Scott Verhines is new to the job. “We have no information about, you know his particular ideas on anything but if good sense and good law prevails, I think we will win this one. I hope so.” A decision could come in the next few weeks. find more conservation news on our blog: earth air waves
Most Active Stories North Korea In Transition Mon December 19, 2011 North Korea's Likely Leader: Young And Untested North Korea has yet to formally name its new leader and it may take a while before it does. But there's a clear favorite. Kim Jong Un was anointed back in 2009 to succeed his father Kim Jong Il, the country's longtime leader, whose death was announced on Monday. If Kim does follow his father and grandfather as ruler of the secretive nation, he will face huge challenges. He's not yet 30 years old and yet would be running a society that inherently favors leaders seen as experienced and wise, rather than young and untested. Kim has had little time to consolidate power or garner support from the nation's military and political institutions. As he begins to establish his own authority, he may encounter internal resistance. "He just looks like a kid, and that's what he is," says Patrick Cronin, a senior adviser at the Center for a New American Security. "He's not truly going to be respected as a dear or great leader anytime soon." Without the traditional linchpin of a strong leader keeping subordinates in place, the behind the scenes dynamics between familial and bureaucratic rivals for power could quickly become "Shakespearean," says Anthony Denmark, a former Defense Department official. "Under Kim Jong Il, people often noted how unpredictable and destabilizing North Korea was," says Denmark, who is now an adviser for CNA, a military research organization. "Many people are concerned that now North Korea will be even more unpredictable and unstable, because of questions about how decisions will be made and how power works within North Korea." Little is known about Kim Jong Un. Even his exact age is a matter of some doubt. His birthday is variously given as Jan. 8, 1982 or 1983, making him 28 or 29. Denmark says that Kim is believed to have spent a good deal of his childhood in Europe. Reports say he was educated in Switzerland under a false name, and learned to ski and to speak English, French and German. Analysts believe he is Kim Jong Il's son by a dancer named Ko Hyong Hui, who may have been his third wife, or possibly a consort. Kim's status as the third and youngest son made him an unlikely successor. But Kim Jang Nam, the eldest, lost favor with his father a decade ago when he was caught trying to visit Disneyland in Tokyo on a fake passport. Kim Jong Il apparently held his second son, Kim Jong Chul, in low regard. In recent years, Kim Jong Il also promoted his brother-in-law and sister to positions of power, possibly with the expectation that they could effectively serve as regents safeguarding the rule of their nephew Kim Jong Un until he became entrenched in the job. But that also leaves open the possibility that they could challenge Kim Jong Un rather than support him. "It's very clear that the plan that has been put into place and implemented over the past couple of years is for this third son to take power," says Scott Snyder, senior fellow for Korea studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. "But that was essentially Kim Jong Il's desire," Snyder says. "What we don't yet know is whether that desire will stick in Kim Jong Il's absence." The younger Kim also needs to establish his credibility with military and political elites far more accustomed to controlling the levers of power than he is. He was made a full general last year, but it's not clear how the military as a whole views him. "Kim Jong Un has less experience, credibility and authority than his father, and he also has less power," says Cronin, senior director of the Asia-Pacific Security Program at CNAS. "Kim Jong Il's brother-in-law and sister probably have more political power at this point." Show Of Force After Kim Jong Il inherited power following the 1994 death of his father, Kim Il Sung, the new leader remained in virtual hiding for some time, not officially taking the reins of the state for three years. It's possible that Kim Jong Un will play a similarly low-profile role, letting more experienced players act as spokesmen for the regime as he works to gain firmer footing. But Denmark, the CNA adviser, says Kim will want to establish his position more forcefully and publicly than his father did at first. "His biggest enemy right now is the appearance of a vacuum and the appearance of his inability to control things," Denmark says. "He'll have to out front, in public, demonstrating his control." One early test could come next April, when North Korea is planning a 100th birthday celebration for Kim Il Sung, Kim's grandfather and founder of the regime. Less Prepared For Power There was a lot of talk after Kim Il Sung's death that Kim Jong Il would not be able to maintain power for long. His endurance has tempered such predictions this time around. Still, Kim Jong Il had been groomed for decades to assume control, while Kim Jong Un is a relative novice. "The issue isn't whether Kim Jong Un will come to power, but who will be controlling Kim Jong Un behind the scenes," says Charles Armstrong, who directs the Center for Korean Research at Columbia University. "Kim Jon Un looks less prepared for leadership than his farther was and the regime seems less ready than it was."
This time, the focus is on Kisa-chan, Kiraha’s best friend at school. Due to her introverted personality, she seems to be stuck with Kiraha, in the really really obssesive way too. First, she bakes cookies to attempt getting a indirect kiss with Kiraha ~.~, then she takes advantage of Kira leaving her to take care of the house to jump into her bed, check her wardrobe and do stalker-type things. She also participates in the Alice game to get at Arisu, whom she thinks is causing Kiraha to be sad. Man….talk about obssesion. Oh, did I mention too she keeps a cupboard full of “mementos” from Kiraha. @.@;; But strangely,this just adds more to the quirkiness that is Kagihime. Looked at rationally, it’s just an average mahou shoujo show with a exceptional soundtrack, but somehow, I really can’t put it down. Kisa’s obssesion is kinda funny to watch in a way, and the fact that she’s sooo innocent and shy when with other people than Kisa makes her a great contrasting character. The setting and rules of the Alice Game also seem to be pretty much illogical too, with Kisa suddenly getting a key and becoming an Alice-nouryoukusha, a seemingly powerful one at that too, since she has mastery over water and tradition dictates that elemental manipulators are typically powerful. Lucky for Arisu, Kisa is firmly under Kiraha’s influence, but Kisa’s still not going to let her guard down, based on her hillarious “bimyou na kankei” comment. By the way, Kisa’s design seriously reminds me of Hayate and Viita of Nanoha A’s, if both of them where combined, anyone thinks so? It’s also revealed that the monogatari the Alice-nouryoukusha are aiming for are each person’s most important memory, and getting it would mean the person loses it. Aruto becomes useful this episode, as it’s revealed he has the ability to copy the memories exactly, so that the memories are not lost by the person having it. Takion, the so-called author, makes an appearance towards the end to spout some random stuff. But meh, who cares about him anyways. Continue for screencaps.
As you can see, there is very little here at the moment. Want to send in your work? Don't forget to add who you want to take the credit. Only fanwork (fiction, art, etc) involving Boris is accepted. Warning! Yaoi and other such things may be present and are clearly marked. Title: Halloween Tradition Characters: Demolition Boys Warnings: PG, description of cutting up fleshy things? Summary: Boris doesn't like celebrations and doesn't want anything to do with them. One simple tradition changes his mind.
Thu October 25, 2012 A Noted Expert Speaks in Tulsa on "The Eurozone Crisis" On today's ST, a detailed discussion of the currency problems affecting certain European countries --- namely, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. We welcome to our show Dr. Stanley Black of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He's a highly respected economics professor who's also taught courses at Princeton, Vanderbilt, Yale, the Institute of International Economics in Stockholm, the University of Siena in Italy, the Brookings Institution, the International Monetary Fund, and the Free University in Berlin. He's also held several notable government positions, including stints with the President's Council of Economic Advisers, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Department of State. Dr. Black gave an address last week (on the 18th) at the Tulsa Committee on Foreign Relations entitled "The Eurozone Crisis," and we recorded a discussion with him on this topic while he was visiting our city. You can learn more about Dr. Black's academic work here, and more about his recent appearance in Tulsa at this link.
Thu July 19, 2012 From Rival To Running Mate? Possible For Pawlenty Originally published on Thu July 19, 2012 5:38 pm As he shadowed President Obama's bus tour in Pennsylvania early this month, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty gave a pretty good impression of a man auditioning for a job. There was Pawlenty as attack dog, one of the traditional roles of a running mate. "I don't know if he's not listening or he doesn't care or he doesn't understand, but we've had enough of his teleprompter speeches," Pawlenty said of Obama, speaking to a crowd of Romney supporters at a stop in Pittsburgh. "We've had enough of him flapping his jaws. We've got too many Americans who are hurting, too many Americans who are unemployed, too many Americans who are underemployed." And there was Pawlenty as loyal lieutenant, heaping praise on the presumptive Republican nominee. "Mitt Romney's got a tremendous vision for this country," said Pawlenty, speaking at the same event in Pittsburgh. "It's a vision not based on a European style of more government. ... He's got proposals to lower taxes for businesses and for individuals. He wants to get federal spending under control. That's the kind of vision America needs." In Backgrounds, Sharp Contrasts Pawlenty's background couldn't be more different from Romney's. He is the son of a truck driver. His mother died while he was young. He is an evangelical Christian. Ben Golnik served as Pawlenty's press secretary during his brief presidential run last year. He says Pawlenty's modest upbringing helps him connect with people. "Whether it's going into a VFW lodge or going to a chamber of commerce meeting, talking to businessmen and women or talking to a group of CEO's from Fortune 500 companies, he's very comfortable in his own skin. He's genuine," says Golnik. "He's authentic, and I think that that quality, being able to communicate effectively, would serve him well in the Midwest, some of the Rust Belt states with blue-collar workers, [with] some of those Reagan Democrats." Pawlenty, 51, served two terms as governor of Minnesota, and the fact he was considered as presidential candidate John McCain's running mate in 2008 helps make him a safe pick for Romney. There's been some grumbling in the conservative blogosphere that he is insufficiently conservative. He once supported a cap-and-trade solution to global warming, and he raised taxes on tobacco in Minnesota. Former Republican Rep. Vin Weber of Minnesota says the carping is nonsense. "We went through all this when Tim ran for president, and he did change his mind on the issue of cap-and-trade and on the broader issue of how we should approach climate change," says Weber. "But other than that, you know, I've just got to tell you, coming from the state of Minnesota, home of Hubert Humphrey, Walter Mondale, Eugene McCarthy, Paul Wellstone, Al Franken — he is the most conservative governor in my lifetime by far." His 'Obamneycare' Moment Early in the GOP primary campaign, Pawlenty criticized Romney's stance on health care, dubbing the plan he implemented as Massachusetts governor "Obamneycare." He backed away from the characterization during one debate with Romney, but given the chance at a subsequent debate in Ames, Iowa, last August, he returned to it. "Obamacare was patterned after Mitt's plan in Massachusetts. And for Mitt or anyone else to say that there aren't substantial similarities or they're not essentially the same plan, it just isn't credible," said Pawlenty. "So that's why I called it Obamneycare. And I think that's a fair label, and I'm happy to call it that again tonight." That difference seems to have been patched over. By October, Pawlenty had dropped out of the GOP primary race, endorsed Romney and was appearing alongside the candidate at campaign events. Pawlenty's biggest drawback as a candidate — or maybe his biggest plus — could be a lack of sizzle. He jokes about it, just this week offering to show a Fox interviewer his tattoos. But Weber, an unpaid adviser to Romney who says he is neutral in the selection of a vice presidential running mate, calls Pawlenty solid and tested, which may be all he needs. "Republicans who want to compete with President Obama on the charisma scale I think are going to find themselves disappointed no matter who they choose," says Weber. "I don't think that that's the contrast that wins us the White House. I think the country will warm to him very quickly and find a lot of charm and a lot of, maybe more low-key charisma, but nonetheless charisma." Weber and other Republicans say Pawlenty is ready to assume the presidency if need be. And perhaps equally important, Romney is said to be comfortable with him.
Phoenix, AZ – Today, the long list of Latino leaders in support of Kyrsten Sinema’s campaign for Congress grew with the addition of Luz Sarmina, Roberto Reveles, Rosemary Ybarra Hernandez, Lydia Guzman, Carlos Galindo-Elvira and Napoleon Pisano. Together they are the current and former senior officers of Arizona’s most impactful leadership and civil rights organizations; Somos America, Chicanos por la Causa, Arizona Hispanic Community Forum, Valle del Sol, Respeto, and Aguila Youth Leadership Institute. They join honored Latino leaders like Phoenix Attorney Danny Ortega, Phoenix City Councilor Daniel Valenzuela, Representative Anna Tovar, Tucson City Councilor Regina Romero, and former State Senator Rebecca Rios in supporting Sinema. (Full list of endorsements) “Sinema began her career as a social worker and a student of the civil rights movement,” said Reveles, founding president of Somos America. “Working with families in the most economically distressed areas of CD9, she saw first hand how regressive policies could have a devastating effect on education and opportunity for our communities. That experience gave her the courage to take on the battles that stood to divide our state. In 2006, she was the first and most active legislator to step up and help us bring a presence to the capitol. She worked side-by side with Somos to ensure that our voices were heard by politicians that may have otherwise turned a blind eye to our community.” Sinema later led the statewide opposition and helped defeat the notorious Ward Connerly initiative in 2008, an effort to prohibit anti-discrimination policies. In 2006, she led the campaign that defeated Arizona’s first marriage amendment proposition, which would codify discrimination into Arizona’s constitution. “Congress needs a voice for all people,” said Sarmina, President of Strategic Initiatives and former CEO of Valle del Sol. “While other politicians pandered to the far-right on SB1070, Sinema became an unrelenting opponent, fighting SB1070 on the national stage. Our communities deserve a resolute fighter in Congress who has been on the right side of both a human and economic issue, even in the face of what is not popular. Without a doubt, that fighter is Kyrsten Sinema.” “I’m incredibly honored to have the support of the leaders who I have had the privilege of working with and learning from throughout my career,” said Sinema. “The blood and sweat that they’ve put into our state is meant for the history books. Together they have forged a pathway to dignity and common respect for all people in our state. Today I am grateful but know that there is still much work to do our state. I hope to take their guidance with me throughout our campaign and into Congress.”
Hollywood Bowl Summer Lineup Announced This summer promises Liza Minnelli, The Black Eyed Peas, Mel Brooks’ The Producers and more. January 27, 2012 From the looks of the Hollywood Bowl’s just-released 2012 summer schedule, there will be more than music in the air this summer. In addition to hosting musical acts such as The Black Eyed Peas, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Smokey Robinson, Esperanza Spalding and Liza Minnelli, the famed outdoor amphitheater will host a visual tribute to Pixar and all-star performances of Mel Brooks’ Tony award-winning musical The Producers. Barry Manilow and the Los Angeles Philharmonic are set to anchor the legendary Fourth of July fireworks show and Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo will be an opera headliner. The 2012 summer season kicks off June 22. 2301 N Highland Ave., LA At LACMA: Ellsworth Kelly and Female Surrealists See two new exhibitions celebrating the works of Kelly and North American surrealist women artists. January 26, 2012 To kick off its 2012 season, LACMA is introducing two new exhibits: “Ellsworth Kelly: Prints and Paintings” (January 22-April 22) and “In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States” (January 29- May 6). And the pair could not come from further ends of the spectrum. American abstract artist Kelly will present the first retrospective of his print practice since 1988 with over 100 prints and 5 paintings of his vibrantly colored geometric shapes. Alternatively, “In Wonderland,” which is in collaboration with Mexico City’s Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM), represents the first international survey of North American women surrealist artists. The collection includes 175 works by 47 artists dating from 1931 to 1968. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 323-857,6000; lacma.org Beauty Loops Widens Its Appeal The chic beach shop recently expanded its boutique to stock even more great finds. January 25, 2012 Beauty Loops, an upscale Redondo Beach beauty boutique, is marking its one-year anniversary by expanding to include a larger selection for men, women and children. After acquiring the neighboring space, mother and son owners Kathy and Nathan Rosh renovated the store to offer a more airy and spacious setting. Touted as a one-stop beauty supply shop—complete with complimentary facials and makeup application—Beauty Loops carries cosmetics, hair/grooming products, fragrance, jewelry, accessories and children’s toys from an assortment of luxury brands. Says Nathan, “Many of our customers are busy young mothers. Here they can pick up shampoo and eye cream for themselves, aftershave for their husband and a baby gift for a friend.” Riviera Village, 1757 S. Elena Ave., Redondo Beach, 310-944-9400 Trench Coat Best Bets Five fashionable coats to combat LA’s unpredictable weather. January 25, 2012 As we head into late winter/early spring, the weather in Los Angeles becomes an unpredictable mix of rain, falling temperatures and gusty winds. A good trench coat is an undeniably classic and stylish solution to such weather woes. Here are five trench coats to keep you warm and on-trend. Fitness Find: The Nike Plus FuelBand Keep precise tabs on your physical activity rates with a new futuristic wristband. January 24, 2012 The new Nike Plus FuelBand ($149) is like a GPS tracker for the body. The wristband accounts for every movement made throughout the day as you work to achieve a set goal. In addition to displaying time, calories burned and steps taken, the band registers your rate of oxygen consumption and motion as “NikeFuel” on a colorful odometer. Using a mobile app or USB connection, the device can be synced with Nike’s website to chart progress and compare results with other Fuelband users. Lanvin Launches a Line of Specs Leave it to Alber Elbaz to make prescription eyewear fun again. January 24, 2012 Lanvin creative director Alber Elbaz is known as much for his trademark black-rimmed glasses as he is for his smart and sexy designs. So it comes as no surprise that Elbaz is launching Lanvin’s first eyewear collection this Spring. Modern yet retro, the line of five frames includes vintage-style detailing, timeless shapes and cool color combinations for both men and women. Lanvin Malibu Country Mart, 3826 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310-456-6808 Cinema for Peace Honors Sean Penn Celebrities and friends saluted Penn during a ceremony that raised $5 million for Haiti Relief. January 20, 2012 Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn at the Cinema for Peace Ceremony The concentration of star power at the Cinema For Peace Ceremony was rare, even by Hollywood standards. Walking the red carpet in support of Haiti and their friend Sean Penn was George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Donna Karan, Hilary Swank, Mel Gibson, Diane Lane, Josh Brolin, Kim Kardashian, Orlando Bloom, Demi Moore, Melanie Griffith, Leonardo DiCaprio, CAA partner Bryan Lourd and Warner Bros. president Jeff Robinov. Penn was given a special tribute by his Hollywood friends for his work with the J/P Haitian Relief Organization (HRO), which he co-founded in 2010. During the ceremony, Penn’s devotion to rebuilding Haiti, where he spends most of his time, was awarded with the title of Haitian ambassador at large. Hosted by pundit and comedian Bill Maher, the evening was full of surprises and memorable moments. Bill and Hillary Clinton sent messages of congratulations via video, as did Oprah—who pledged to match the $2.5 million in donations raised during the event’s live auction. Auction items included Bono’s favorite Irish Falcon guitar, which Damien Rice bought for a cool $475,000, and a citrine ring designed by Angelina Jolie, which fetched $60,000 thanks to a lively Diane Lane who jumped on stage to start a bidding war. Arcade Fire closed the show with a special performance that got everyone on their feet, including the lead singer who played, and danced, on top of a table. Accessory Find: Rachel Roy’s Charitable Clutch The Ghana clutch is on a mission. January 20, 2012 Designer Rachel Roy truly believes that giving is better then receiving. For her birthday, Roy is gifting the children of Ghana education through OrphanAid Africa, a nonprofit organization supporting orphans and vulnerable children through education, care reform and developmental programs. Through January 20, head to the Rachel Roy Facebook page and click “like” for one dollar to be donated to the charity. Roy’s limited-edition Ghana clutch ($49), part of her on-going “Kindness is Always Fashionable” campaign, will also donate 100 percent of proceeds to OrphanAid Africa. Pacific Standard Time’s Performance & Public Arts Festival Don’t miss this art-filled spectacle. January 20, 2012 Judy Chicago, Lloyd Hamrol, and Eric Orr’s 1968 art installation Disappearing Environments Starting today, Pacific Standard Time’s Performance & Public Arts Festival begins an 11-day visual art spectacular to revisit and reenact the most memorable performance artists in LA’s modern art history. As part of Pacific Standard Time—a multi-museum extravaganza of Southern California’s art scene (from 1945 through 1980) that began in October and ends this spring—the festival (running through January 29) offers more than 30 performances in sculpture, installation, experimental theater and sound art, social and political interventions and just plain spectacle. Expect parachuting painters, iconic punk bands, laser light shows and a 27-ton dry ice sculpture. For a complete schedule visit pacificstandardtimefestival.org. Prada’s Red Carpet Runway Show The label debuts its 2012 menswear collection on a star-studded runway. January 18, 2012 Actors including Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Tim Roth and Emile Hirsch walked a different kind of red carpet in the name of Prada last week. The Italian label debuted its 2012 Fall menswear line in Milan with the help of the famous gentlemen, who walked the red runway in a collection of finely tailored overcoats, smart white turtlenecks and fitted pants. photograph by gettyimages.com
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News..Exclusives..Relationships..Everything You Need To Know & YES The Words of God This ugly thing is choosy too? He shouldn't have said that, he shud have jst kept it 2 himself. Where there's money, there's nothing like ugly. Ha! Ha!! They tend to pull the beautiful ones. I won't call him ugly though. His charisma is on another level. He's ugly abeg. @ thatgirl;shattap dia,u call d Don ugly?I recommend u use 3D glasses. FYI,the only man u can call ugly is one who doesn't money. Fine boy no money = FAKER Don't ever tell me 2 shut up, fool! I bet u look like him and oops... U r damn broke too! @thgat ur boyfriend fine reach the Don ?that is if u hav one, muwtchhhhhch stupid girl Bastard, wit d way u type, I'm sure u have shrivelled fingers. Go fix urself up first of all! Hmmm... who easily comes to mind? Toolz fits that description Don. The guy knows wssp! Correct. Plus Ladun y did u cut his head nah?Flymoke He has already found her. Her name is Tolu, popularly known as Tools-the Radio Presenter. He looks like someone who would be sluggish in bed. Tiny dickey too. Loooooool! Why evuls! True tho! Hehe YawnsHere we go again! Like though JJC's ideal woman post, wasn't enough a yawn for us. Now we have to deal with this random ishstill Yawningdude just turned my Yolo into Yoyo (you only yawn once) LWKMD @ YOYO!!! HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH THESE CATCH PHRASES? hahahahahahahahhaha don jazzy pls cm am ur kind of woman,now all lakpas should backoff. Lobatan! Lepa girls, sorry oooo the Don has spoken Cool story.. Tell it again! "B" Yes o. The Don has spoken. That's the truth for most guys. Don jazzy,i fit yur descriptions o.thank yu.ladun post o. U mean like cossy. :D#rock gurl# He simply wants 'thick' girls NOT fat girls!Don't get it twisted!Big boobs and ass, flat belly ...P.s... NOT a big ol beer belly, stretch marks, cellulite and bingo wings!E.g. NOT ppl like Salawa Abeni's daughter, and adorah Ukoh..Billie jean Thick girls? Yeah right! There is no such thing.Lepa girls make me laugh. They are skinny yet they have body image issues (they want bigger boobs and ass).1. Most Nigerian girls are not size 10/12 because they are watching their figure. Its because that is their genetic predisposition.2. Most skinny girls cant have a real big ass without gaining some weight but they find it hard to gain weight.3. Have you seen the boobs of a skinny girl after breastfeeding children? Its flat and stretchy. While a fat girls boobs may fall but it wont stretch.I date lepa girls but i can never marry one. I cant stand strechy boobs. Thats why don jazzy likes tools! DON BABA JAY TELL EM..pple like luca wey dey talk say lepa dis lepa dat...... how come men can't get enough of ladies like the great kim kardashian and beyonce isn't it becos of their curves ......make una dey dia Eniola Badmus is the gal for don baba no doubt. Big, bold and beauriful. Lmao! Damn! Trying to picture the 2 of them together Does he mean Toolz? Did he mean toolz? Go straight to the point..... You like big orobo girls! Hope u find her soon dats if she doesn't exist already Can you see Lucabracee? He's a poster boy for the bodacious woman! Dare I say Miss Oniru fits the bill so well.IDJA 1 : Lucabracee 0!!jokes* Different strokes for different folks. LOOL WAIT O,he said "broom like"meaning size 6 downwards…curves in the right places means a size 8-12 or else he would have specified saying a voluptuous woman like toolz lets be honest size 8-12 at the very most is the ideal size anyway if one considers that the lady will carry belle..have kinds and balloon up so one should leave room for 2 sizes up Correct guy! Most times I wonder y chicks go thru hell jst 2stay skinny.d best thing is 2stay healthy n nt look like a stick all in d name of fashion.lol@ look like a broom Dats not news nau.Dont you remember his words in that song' no be small, no be medium, but big big big something' - i love that booty. Ok don jazzy " toolz" u meant to say ??? We know you want that Don baba jay abeg come marry me cos am ova qualified I ve got d right curves@ d right places.. D don has spoken o, orobos - no dulling hahaha, OK o! That's an Igbo Man for you! while the Northerners prefer them stick thin considering she will put on weight after child bearing. Isorite... was indifferent about Don Jazzy all along but this comment of his has made me fall in love with him....hee hee hee Come this guy has met Toolz right? I mean she fits that description perfectly. Bad guy don baba u 2 much Biko take several seats.. Who ask you and who fucking cares! Same ! There's no way a lady like me would be attracted to a pig look alike! He has to be slim and well trimmed. No offence to fat, piggy men. Hahah lepa haff vex. U lost on don baba...drink alomo or #callpolice Correct guy. U know what's up. Someone should introduce him to that woman with the world largest hips that Ladun posted her pictures days ago. GBAM. . . Tools.........go get her But Toolz has flat boobs tho! But for her hips! Don Baba wants a set babe like that Pasuma's girlfriend that acts Yoruba movies(Flakky Idi-dowo). Hehehe! Omo pe si be I've always been indifferent about this guy but if he did say 'shaped like a broom' then that must be very daft of him. How many can he create? Abeg sharrap!! When you dey yab fat people you no dey remember say you sef no fit create yaaaaay!!! Donjazzy marry me. I'm curvy, beautiful and intelligent... Jor je kin din ata si e lenu. @goldelina Now this a true african man Lwkm, oga ju!! Don jazzy sef sabi better thing so thats the reason you are still single? Men and the choices they make, i guess you are an ideal man too He is cute,wish he was my man already Ehen ??? Donjazzy is cute?? Abeg wash ur eyes with acid Now I see y Tiwa SaAge is not beautiful in ur eyes African men and boobs sha,may God help you in your search and i hope you realize that Cossy is trying her best,notice her abeg ;-) Is Ladun sleeping? "TOOLZ" FIT THIS CRITERIA DIE.... Shaped like a broom?? Ok, broomstick. God fearing orobos there goes ur man. Smtcheeeeew. Lol,ok oh Mr Don J,I hv always suspected u and Toolz,fugly babies on the way! Ideal my fairy foot,after screwing almost all the big girls in town,u go see And after all this while,Don Jazzy has not found a babe with curves at the right junction?abegiii A big congrat to Osaze and family Hmnnn..Don baba J prefers them ''african''! Since you find it difficult to post comments, take a break away frm blogging to set ur priorities right! Issorait. At least, those who qualify and those who dont now know how to and not to package their goods around this Jazzy of a Don. Good one there Don. People like us still have hope in spite of all our Dieting Which one is 'shaped like a broom'?dats not nice..go siddon for potopoto jo.All d obese ladies will start giving diaselves hope.#yimu# You sef know its not nice and in the same paragraph now yabbed fat women, shey that one is good abi? Hypocrite. Shut your face up and take a seat!!! Professional internet troll like you. You make me sick Oops!!seems I struck a nerve there..my apologies 2 all dem chics struggling wt dia weight..I'm sorry,I don't diss pplez weightBuh I do take offence 2 being called a troll.hon,are U psychic?..U are obviously hitting dem blogs much more dan I do dats y u know abt my movements..don't choke on ur vomit..hehehe#hating sumone u dunno=sad# @Neks, lol! I like your response to me. Much respect and my apologies but y'all need to back off big women. Why is it that fat men are not attacked? Why do women in this country chop yab for everything? Abeg, free us small na Lol@anon 22:17..No P,..I stand corrected..:-) Big bobs,big yansh,u hope you are capable? What wont i read with my own eyes? Okay o u ll remain single na cuz all the big ladies don dey slim down Skinny women think they are the shit. Pls. Thick is where it's at. I see a lot of men cheat on their skinny girlfriends with thicker women. Keep deceiving yourself. ABI OHBIKO TELL THEM A lot of men also cheat on their thick wives with skinny unilag girls. Men are generally confused. Take a hot skinny girl to Don Jazzy and he begins to sing another tune. Bleh. you are right..men like curves not obesity but curves see how iceT trips for his wife coco Cossy, your Ibo man has spoken. Maybe you can stop flashing the cellulite-full body on twitter after he gives you some!Funmi what a big round fool, you will think by now brains with wisdom come with age. not! Information dat tickles d bum bum! I'm a very curvy gurl!wit 2much attention as it is!I'm sure skinny gurls av such 2w!point is carry urself well roborobo or skelewi Ud always b in the mrkt until u don tire!heheh! Rabss.... annonymous 12.36 u caled him ugly cos u nolonger stand a chance cos he said he dnt lk slim girls aby?am so sory for ur slim tiny ass for calling don jazzy ugly jelous fool if don is ugly then how does harmsome look? No wonder a lady with fufu stomach sent nude pictures to Don Jazzy and it leaked online. Olu Famous published the photos. Is that what Don Jazz likes. She is not fat but as thick as fufu. Hehehe! Slim girls can have curves too!!Na wa o!! So shallow of people the way they reason. No wonder some will be 100 and still unmarried. SMH!!All these qualities he mentioned is no guarantee for happiness.It should be about her nice personality and not how big or small she is, how fine or ugly, etc!Anyways, people always talk like this until they fall for the opposite. How many men in Naija are actually married to God-fearing women?! Mcheww!! Celebs that sleep around are still looking for God-fearing women! LWKMD!! I 2nd this comment! Not all slim girls are like broom please. I don't know why people always assume both should go together.I'm a UK size 8, with 40" hips, 27" waist and 34" bust. My tummy is flat. I won't consider myself fat and at the same time I won't call myslef slim. Please as much as we all want to encourage our sisters on the fat side, let's argue with reason. As for Don Jazzy I don't care about him one way or the other. He should know that even though it's the decision of the man to pop the question, the untimate decision whether to agree or not lies with the woman. Eniola Badmus! Foluke Daramola!! Ada Amen!!! Pls make your choice Don
News..Exclusives..Relationships..Everything You Need To Know & YES The Words of God Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Fire Guts Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace Today The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has been gutted by fire. The inferno razed down about 21 rooms of the ancient palace. The fire started around 6am today. Every part of the affected apartment was completely razed. It was gathered that a lot of his wives belongings were affected. Valuable clothes, jewellery and some undisclosed amount, all went with the fire. Kabiyesi has refused to talk to anyone.
Proceeds at a slothlike pace. Actually, this is a better than a soap opera! We couldn't make this stuff up! They were supposed to put the concrete around the pool last week, but that didn't happen. It seems we are at the mercy of the County Inspector. He deemed one item - the grid?? - unacceptable on Wednesday and was supposed to return Friday to approve the re-do. The pool guys were here late Thursday and did the re-do -- they even showed up at 6:59am on Friday to be sure it was done and done the way the inspector wanted it for his 8am inspection. So much for that! Mr. Inspector did not show up. at. all. ahem... Yesterday I sent an email to the Pool People asking about the inspection and this week's schedule - or as we say "this week's pipe dream". This is the email I received from our Pool People yesterday: I was surprised to see your email about the inspection, since I was PROMISED it would be done Friday. I am now being told they will be out tomorrow, and I will be sure to stay on top of them about it! We are still on schedule for concrete Wednesday/Thursday, and plaster Friday, with water being hauled in after plaster Friday. Will #1 get to swim in his pool before he heads off to school on July 5? Will LLB get to swim in her pool before she heads of to camp on July 14? Will it be done before Labor Day? Tune in on Thursday to find out if the concrete has gone in... See -- I told you -- this is way better than a Soap Opera!
Embellished by the LaGrange High School marching band, balloon framed doorways, free gift cards and a host of dignitaries, the Belk store at LaGrange Mall held their grand re-opening under clear skies and with swelling crowds. Belk’s Store Manager Tony Palmer, along with Assistant Managers Lakeisha Dunlap and Keita Stephens, gave the store a final inspection and walk-through before he opened the doors to LaGrange’s city mayor, city councilmen, chamber of commerce members and the media. Before the official ribbon cutting ceremony, Palmer personally escorted the small group through the store, pointing out the changes in both the store’s design and the merchandise. “As a result of this $2 million remodeling project this store is now a modern shopping environment. We have extended our selection of accessories and have drastically expanded our shoe department,” Palmer said. “The location of the shoe department has even been moved to the front of the store, to be more convenient to our shoppers,” he said. LaGrange City Mayor Jeff Lukken was impressed with the store’s changes and gave credit to Palmer for bringing the store up to this level. “Tony has had 33 years of experience in the retail business and has run this store so well that Belk was willing to put all of this into LaGrange,” Lukken said. Both during the tour of the store and at the actual ribbon cutting ceremony Lukken urged Palmer to expand on what Belk and its LaGrange employees do for the community. “We are very much involved in the community,” Palmer said. “We participate in the lake clean-up, Relay for Life, Paint the Town Pink, work with the Department of Education, help the Habitat for Humanity’s Restore, raise funds for the United Way and hold our own blood drive for the Red Cross. Belk is committed to making a difference in the community, ” he said. Walking through he remodeled store it was impressive to see the many changes and upgrades that the project has brought about. As you enter through the main front doors of the store, the beautiful white tiled floors set the mood and raises expectations for what the rest of the store has to offer. The expanded cosmetic and fragrance department is in the front of the store with the inviting array of shoes and boots located directly to the left. The entire store boasts brightly lit, clean isles with eye-catching displays dramatically arranged to feature the store’s many new and increased line of merchandise. The ribbon cutting ceremony was set up outside of the front doors of the store and was started off with Palmer welcoming everyone to Belk’s grand re-opening. He explained many of the changes and upgrades that this remodeling project afforded the store and pointed out that Belk in LaGrange is one of the only stores that now also carries the Ralph Lauren line of clothing for boys. He then introduced Mayor Lukken. “Inside, Tony was describing all of the construction and renovation to us, and he was proud to tell us that all of these subcontractors, that he made sure that the people that were hired and worked here were as many from the local area as possible. He wanted to make sure that Troup County dollars stayed in Troup County,” Lukken said. Lukken then invited Palmer back to the podium where he then again expressed how committed Belk and their employees are to the community. Palmer then presented a 5,000 dollar check to H.O.P.E. which HOPE Volunteer Pam Herndon gladly accepted. Palmer invited Herndon, Lukken, LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce President Paige Estes and LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce Member Bill Stump to join him in cutting the ceremonial white ribbon. Accompanied by the band and cheers from Belk’s sales associates and customers, the ribbon was cut and the store was officially reopened for business. Belk is continuing their celebration with weekend sales that feature bonus buy offers, and holiday and many unadvertised specials. Customers who open a new line of Belk’s credit will also be able to take 20 percent off all of their merchandise with no exclusions. Existing Belk card holders may also take 20 percent off of their purchases with the exception of a few exclusions.
The Chick-fil-A race series will return to LaGrange Saturday. The 5K and 1-mile race benefits the LaGrange WinShape Camps for Communities. “I’m really excited about this opportunity to raise more than $17,000 and send at least 112 kids to camp this year,” said Josh Sells, operator of Chick-fil-A on Commerce Avenue. Both Chick-fil-A stores in LaGrange are sponsors of the race along with local sponsors Mike Patton Auto Family, Joy 93-FM and Emory Clark-Holder Clinic. The summer camp will be held June 10-14 at Lafayette Christian School and is hosted by Chick-fil-A and four local churches: Baptist Tabernacle, First Baptist on the Square, New Community Church and Western Heights Baptist Church. The race is one of a national series offered by the fast-food chain and includes ChronoTrack chip timing, USATF certified and sanctioned course and is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. All registered runners receive a Chick-fil-A dri-fit shirt. Registration and runner check-in begins at 7 a.m. at Callaway Stadium, and registration closes at 7:50 a.m. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run/walk begins at 9 a.m. with awards for both races presented at 9:30 a.m. There is a pre-race Zumba warm-up beginning at 7:20 a.m. At the finish line, a family fun zone is offered for children and includes a bounce house, face painting, a crazy hair station, a photo booth and a Home Depot-sponsored craft. Free Chick-fil-A for a year will be awarded to the fastest runner and also to the runner with the most spirit. Pre-race registration is $25 and the day of the race will be $30. For information or to register, go to the website cfaraceseries.com. To register for WinShape Camps for Communities in LaGrange, go to www.winshapecamps.org.
Mr. Alfred E. Pye, 83, of LaGrange went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at West Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Pye was born November 24, 1928 in Atlanta, GA, son of the late Eugene Pye and Corrine Allred Pye. He had lived in LaGrange most of his life and was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church. Mr. Pye was employed with Goodyear Tire Company and later Skinner Furniture Company as the manager before retiring. After retirement, he was actively employed with the Troup County Convenience Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Elaine Dean Pye and a sister, Nedra Barnes. Survivors include 1 sister, Barbara Anderson; 1 brother, Kenneth Pye; 4 children, Shelia Saunders, Sharon Fredriksen, Stan Pye, and David Pye; 13 grandchildren, Jenny DeSaussure, Richard Pye, Mike Jones, Chris Jones, Brandon Jones, Scott Jones, Holly Saunders, Kyle Saunders, Stephen Pye, Andrew Pye, Bobby Pye, Brittany Pye, and Zachary Pye; numerous great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law, Clara McAlister; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 19, 2012 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Max McCord officiating. Burial will follow in Meadoway Gardens Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be Friday from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to WOAK Christian Radio Station, 1921 Hamilton Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 or Rosemont Baptist Church, 3794 Hamilton Road, LaGrange, GA 30240. Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636 www.shlagrange.com.
The man who allegedly wore a gas mask while robbing a Starbucks last week was identified Monday as Kyle Kamal Starner of Laguna Niguel. He was allegedly walking around Laguna while "extremely intoxicated," Amormino said. And "the officer noticed he was in possession of a gas mask when he stopped him." Because Starner was already on probation for burglary and possession of stolen property, he is subject to search and seizure, and deputies searched his Laguna Niguel home Friday night, Amormino said. There, they found a handgun and clothing matching the Swirlz robbery description, Amormino said. He remains in custody, Amormino said. Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the items found in Starner's home matched descriptions from the Starbucks robbery. They are believed to be from the Swirlz heist, authorities said.
Slowest service in Lake Charles. Although this place has a nice ambiance on the inside, it is severely lacking in the food quality and service departments. For dinner service, it took at least 30 minutes for the appetizers to come out (come on - gumbo? Is it that difficult to ladle out of the soup pan?), and there was absolutely no bread as we were waiting. The appetizers arrived lukewarm, and their oyster dish was a mere three on a bed of lettuce. I was so hungry I began eating the lettuce, too. When we had to wait another 30 minutes for the entrees to come out, we begged the waitress for some dinner rolls and got a measly TWO. Then the entrees finally arrived, and they were lukewarm as well. It's not like the place was busy, either. Lots of empty tables, and apparently lots of people were being turned away because they didn't have reservations (we didn't, but got in). The food was definitely overpriced for the quantity and quality. This was my first trip to Lake Charles' downtown area, and turned me off completely. I won't be back.
- Evening, Weekend & Online Programs - ALUMNI RELATIONS - GIVING TO LAKELAND - ABOUT LAKELAND The Lakeland College Alumni Association with Luke and Monica Pfeifer `03 `06, Kathie Powers `76, Mary Vorpahl `06, John Campbell IV `06, and Jessica Bailey `69 invite you to enjoy a piece of American history and network with alumni and friends. Join alumni and friends for a private dinner on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in the The Betsy Ross Room Mount Vernon Inn, Alexandria, VA 5:30 p.m. - Cocktail Reception (cash bar) 6:30 p.m. - Dinner 7:30 p.m. - Faculty & Alumni Spotlights and State of the College 8:30 p.m. - Event concludes Cost: $35 per person Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rick Dodgson, Assistant Professor of History Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Karl A. Schleunes `59 State of the College given by: Ken Strmiska, Vice President for Advancement, Lakeland College Looking for a weekend getaway? Join us in our nation's capital for a weekend of sightseeing and connecting with area alumni. For information on lodging, dining, and places to see, check out www.crystalcity.org (Arlington, VA area) and http://visitalexandriava.com/ (Alexandria, VA). Please contact Charmaine Jankowski `03, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, with any questions at 920-565-1404 or email@example.com.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991 with a BA in Journalism (public relations and advertising), Stephanie worked in marketing communications at several local health care companies, including 3M Health Care and Medtronic. She also worked at a small advertising agency before she and her husband started a family. Since 2002, Stephanie has been a self-employed communications consultant. Stephanie lives on Lake Minnetonka with her husband and two children. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking, pilates, reading, skiing, and boating.
In the wake of the news that the Raiders soon will release cornerback DeAngelo Hall, a league source tells us that as many as 15 other current members of the team could be gone before next year. The source believes that the purge will include receiver Javon Walker and defensive tackle Tommy Kelly. As to Hall, we’re told that the reasons given for the move include a desire to devote the money that Hall would receive over the next year ($16.5 million) to inking cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to a long-term deal, and to sign other players. Also, don’t be shocked if someone makes a waivers claim on Hall. We’re told that interested teams include the Patriots, Texans, Giants, Redskins, Rams, and Saints. Several teams have the money to pay Hall — and getting him for $16 million in guaranteed money could be regarded as a bargain. Do it Al.
Caught in the Web: Trades dominate discussion as deadline looms The Lakers surely aren't eliciting headlines involving trade talks, like the Dallas Mavericks did, with their recent deal with Washington that brought Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson to the Mavericks in exchange for Josh Howard, Drew Gooden, James Singleton and Quinton Ross. Or how about the Clippers, who are trading veteran Marcus Camby for Portland forward Travis Outlaw, guard Steve Blake and some cash? Camby told The Times' Kevin Baxter on Monday he wanted to stay, and apparently his teammates wanted to keep hm around. One Clipper told Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears, "“All the guys are upset because our best defensive player got traded basically for a backup point guard and money.” Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak recently told The Times' Mike Bresnahan not to anticipate any significant trades (like say Amare Stoudemire). Kupchak told the same thing to Lakers.com's Mike Trudell, but added he is willing to make "tweaks" before Thursday's trade deadline. The most often talked about "tweak" involves Chicago Bulls forward Kirk Hinrich, who wants to remain a Bull but as often been linked with the Lakers. The combinations appear wide-ranging, going from Jordan Farmar, Adam Morrison and Josh Powell (ESPN insider subscription required), to Shannon Brown and Morrison, to Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic and a three-team trade in which Vujacic would ultimately land in Portland. But there are complications with all those scenarios, namely involving salary cap implications. And there's also belief that the Lakers are fine with what they have, what with leading the Western Conference with a 41-13 record. Though acknowledging it as a problem, ESPN Los Angeles' Brian Kamenetzky explains why the Lakers' poor point guard play isn't as bad as it seems. The Orange County Register's Kevin Ding argues Vujacic could still provide value to the Lakers. And Forum Blue and Gold raises concerns on how any trade could disrupt team dynamics. One thing is sure, though. Other teams are making trades to best position themselves to move up the NBA rankings and eventually unseat the defending league champions. Oh yeah, and another thing: Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and center Andrew Bynum will return Tuesday night against Golden State, a news item that would get buried during this time of year. Tweet of the Day: "Lakers family - Favor? U R most passionate & loyal fans in world. My little dog is having cataract surgery today can U send good thoughts?" -- jeaniEBUSS (Lakers executive vice president Jeanie Buss). -- Mark Medina Follow the L.A. Times Lakers blog on Twitter. E-mail the Lakers blog at firstname.lastname@example.org Photo: Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak says he doesn't plan on making any "significant" trades as the Feb. 18 trade deadline looms. Credit: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times
Ron Artest sees validation in winning 2010-11 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award In a wave of nostalgia, Lakers forward Ron Artest poured out his emotions, unmasked his vulnerabilities and inspired a group of policymakers and fans alike. All it took was a few sentences thanking his psychologist after his Game 7 heroics in the 2010 NBA Finals to set the hook: "She really helped me relax so much. Thank you so much. It was so difficult to play when there's so much emotion going on in the playoffs. She helped me so much." It turns out Artest's plug helped others. It wasn't too long after that memorable postgame interview that the office of Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-Norwalk) contacted Artest's publicist, Heidi Buech, to see if Artest was interested in speaking out on mental health issues. Before Artest knew it, he was visiting schools, testifying before Congress on behalf of the Mental Health in Schools Act, appearing in a public service announcement with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and raffling off his own championship ring for $651,006 for various mental health charities. Artest plans to distribute the money after the playoffs end. Artest had always hoped this could provide a trickle-down effect, but he admitted being pleasantly surprised in winning him the 2010-11 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. Just as the honor provided closure to the emotional statement Artest made after the 2010 NBA Finals, the reward provided extra satisfaction for Artest, who's worked a long time to shed the toxic image that stemmed from his involvement in the 2004 "Malice at the Palace" brawl, followed by an 86-game suspension. "I don't think it would've happened a couple years ago, but it was something I always wanted," Artest said of the honor. "I know I always deserved the award, but it has to be good timing. You have to be in the right place at the right time. It worked out perfectly with where I'm at in my career right now." That right time points to his Game 7 heroics, where his giddy excitement over a Wheaties box, Kobe Bryant passing him the ball for a significant late-game three-pointer and his overcoming his inconsistent shooting from the field would have sufficed for a memorable postgame press conference. But that wasn't just a moment of celebration for Artest. It was an opportunity for him to shed past misgivings. He immediately thanked God for winning the championship. He then apologized to Indiana for "betraying them" when he asked to be traded after the 2005 season. Moments earlier, in the locker room, he credited NBA Commissioner David Stern for allowing him to stay in the league. And he credited the help of a sports psychologist, Santhi Periasamy, in helping him remain calm through the season. Artest's stature and openness about his own mental health issues made him the perfect model, in Napolitano's view, to bolster her argument to get her legislation passed. The Mental Health in Schools Act would provide $200 million in grant funding to 200 schools but it has had trouble getting approved as an earmark. "In a few words, he has opened the door not only for individuals to know it's OK to have that, but you can't quantify that," Napolitano said. "The results are not in yet. It's people and word of mouth and the publicity he got with the ring and people being able to kick off the bill and being upfront with who he is. Other people are saying if he can do it, I can do it." One of those people was Dunga Costa, an eighth-grader at Los Alisos Middle school in Norwalk. He was one of the roughly dozen or so parents and children at the Lakers-Hornets game Tuesday with Napolitano on behalf of Pacific Clinics, which received a $50,000 donation from Artest after he raffled off his championship ring. It was only a month ago that Artest visited Los Alisos Middle School and heard stories such as Costa's, who said he's struggled with anger management. "I would get in fights every single day," Costa said. "I beat people up more than necessary," he said, but explained that "Pacific Clinics helped me with anger management to going months on end without fighting. He said that's the type of association he wants to be involved in. But Artest feels far from satisfied. He remains reluctant to speak at length about the details surrounding mental health issues, believing he should leave that for doctors to address. So instead, Artest is simply sharing his life story, hoping it will catch on to the general public. So far it has. "It means a lot and I still have a lot more to do to become the role model I want to become," said Artest, who plans to hang the award that was presented to him prior to Game 5 at his restaurant, Saladish. "I'm not there yet and I have a long way to go. I just think right now I'm an example and solution. Hopefully, one day I'll be able to become an official role model." -- Mark Medina Email the Lakers blog at email@example.com
I recently visited Redfern for the first time in several months and clocked the sharp gentrification evidenced by a quick influx of small bars and delicious coffee. Now a place just slightly cheaper to live than Surry Hills, it would be fair to say that perhaps the artistic community are partly the perpetrators of such gentrification, and as the rent rises, may soon to be of victims of it. Nevertheless, HOUSE WORK – a curatorial project by Diana Smith, confirmed Redfern is currently crawling with artists. For the project artist and curator Diana Smith invited her peers that live within walking distance of each other to open up their homes for one afternoon to the public. I left home expecting to visit several loungeroom cum- galleries, perhaps with sculptures on dining tables and some video art on the television. I was pleasantly surprised to encounter something more integrated with the daily workings of domestic life. I began at Nick Coyle, Alice Gage and James Harneys sharehouse, greeted by the hungover flatmates who encouraged us to play 1970s boardgames. Naturally witty, Nick powered us through wheel of fortune while Jimmy made guacamole in the kitchen. We could have easily stayed for the afternoon, competing against whoever walked in the door, but were determined to visit every abode before sundown. At first I thought Dara Gill had hired performers to undertake ‘tasks’ around his place, but quickly realised the situation when we were offered rubber gloves. Strangely compelled, I became focused on cleaning the windows while others scrubbed mould on their hands and knees. Surprisingly the house was filled with satisfied grins, leaving Dara with a whole vegetable garden and his DVD collection both alphabetised and genre-specific by the end of the day. Perhaps less welcoming were Julia Holderness and Henry Kember who had skyped into their lounge room from a bed in a symmetrical flat down the hall. As they sipped tea and read Sunday Life we desperately tried to gain their attention, firstly by poking around their kitchen , and finally by grabbing watermelon from the fridge, and enjoying a slice. This left the invigilator a little on edge, who had clearly been briefed to allow participatory activity until things got stolen. He let us have one slice before wrapping the tropical fruit in glad wrap and asking us to think about how we would feel if strangers simply grabbed things out of our fridge. On later enquiry it was confirmed the artists were happy to see their almost slimy melon get eaten. Keg De Souza offered us a couple of things from her fridge – home brewed beers and freshly baked cakes. Her boyfriend wasn’t around but he had recreated his sound installation which used cassettes tapes attached to balloons to make noise. This made it the most gallery-esque home and I think I would have preferred some of Lucas Abelas eccentric stories over a beer. Our last stop was an appropriate finale. Shane Haseman, Ella Barclay and Rosealee Pearson had stayed up all night – the evidence was on the kitchen table. Upstairs we witnessed all flatmates in deep subconscious after popping sleeping pills, and in between spying their book collections, we eerily watched them breathing deeply. A sound recording of them drunk the night before confimed they weren’t acting, the snores were real, and after taking a couple of photos, we left feeling like creeps. HOUSE WORK cleverly played with the intersection between routine, art and daily life, generating a sense of play without any frightening theatrical participation or a plonking of works made for gallery contexts. It was localised tourism on the most micro scale – made for those who take pleasure in checking out other peoples shopping trolleys and in investigating bathroom cabinets. With it also came a great sense of neighbourliness, a coming together of like-minded strangers walking around the street nodding at each other, eating, scrubbing and chatting, making for a satisfying way to spend a sunny afternoon. HOUSE WORK also showcased one element of a suburb at a time of flux, making me wonder if those share-houses will still be inhabited by artists in a few years time. HOUSE WORK curated by Diana Smith for Perfromance Spaces WALK program Sat 10 December 2011. Photos by Alex Wisser.

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