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Handmade Holidays...
My kids have done this for years, but it will be a first for my step kids, as this is the first time we have ever had them on Thanksgiving..we have custody now..
anyway..you get craft paper..the wide kind,( I order this from my art supply company about 2x a year when they have good shipping discounts) , we have also used poster board cut to size..
Fall leaf rubber stamps..even a few pumpkins if you want..(save the turkey;s for the next project)
Fall colored inks, chalk stamp pads, markers or stamp pads..
Clear contact paper..or laminate
1)..cut your paper to the size of a standard place mat..you can chose the shape you want..
2) Use your stamps to create a theme or pattern..or just let the kids go crazy with them!
When the ink is dry..let the kids sign them, and date them, then laminate them with the contact paper as re-useable holiday keepsakes.. that you, your kids, & your guest(family ?) are likely to remember each year..& you are starting a tradition, & finding a way to ''unwind'' on a really busy day..
(if you're traveling or like me have way too much, or too many people to make them for, OR too many kids to do it all in one day, OR ALL of the above, start early with this project and have it done before you ever have to think about that pie!
My 2nd craft..place cards...a couple of years ago there was a Jo Anns where we were living, and i LOVED it, I found these blank cards, that were shaped like umm bare with me, my scanner/printer got broken when we moved..anyway..it is strait on top then goes down at about a 45 degree angle on each side then strait again..(I hope that makes sense) anyway..the envelope matches the shape of the card, and I thought they were very cute..so I bought SEVERAL pks of them.. so I made one for my sister and it came back saying that it wasn't a mailable shape..IDK..it made me mad..so I have just used them for other things..
like ..place cards..(keepsake ones..)
The kids just stamp the design on the outside, and I will emboss the sentiment on the inside bottom, and the date..and place..etc..on the inside top and emboss., then I calligraphy the recipient's name on the front..we only do one for couples..
Sometimes we are not that intricate..sometimes I let them do the whole thing..we always make sure to keep a set of what ever craft we are doing for the set of aunts/uncles/grandparents that are missing that holiday..
by nana9195November 18, 2009 at 12:29 AM
by BizmomNovember 23, 2009 at 2:00 AM
Cute, we do our regular fall leaves garlands and place mats, using a leaf stamp and a leaf punch out. great turkey tradition.
by soccerjunkiNovember 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM
I need something new to do , since we do multiple diners with different sides of the family, and I was wondering what else everyone did?
I like the garladn idea..that sounds very pretty....I do that at Christmas..and put battery operated lights through it..my kids love it..so does my husbands grandmother lol


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> There she is, my Dee, even after 15 years of marriage she is still a babe. Dee is not some size 2 model type. She is a busty 40 year old, with a plump bottom, who looks more at home at the PTA than the cover of some men's magazine. She is shy about her body and her idea of sexual wild times is the occasional blowjob. So how you might ask could such a plane Jane every qualify for a story on a web site like this? Well let me tell you how it all changed��.
> Dee and I decided to go on a weekend getaway without the kids. We drove to the mountains and set up our tent from Wally world. Dee decided to dress a little sexy for the trip. She wore a 38DDD push up bra with a deep V-neck T shirt that gave a terrific view of her ample cleavage. She covered her plump bottom with a short skort that tended to ride up a little when she sat or bent over. Dee wore a g-string under her skort and would tease me from time to time by opening her legs and giving me a peek at her barely covered sex.
> Dee's teasing led us to turn in early for the evening. Things were starting to heat up just as a storm began to unload against our tent. The storm might have provided a great backdrop to some passionate lovemaking but the tent was no match for the storm and water began to pour in. Dee rebuttoned her sleep shirt and we ran for our car. We got to the car and tried to open the door but it was locked. It seems that Dee's barely covered pussy distracted me enough to leave the keys locked up in the car! I looked around and spotted a light coming from about a half mile to the west. I grabbed Dee's hand and we ran for it hoping there would be help.
> We reached the light and sure enough, it was another campsite. I yelled a greeting to the people inside the tent. A young man in his twenty's opened the tent flap. I told him that our tent was washed out and we were locked out of our car and asked if we could take shelter with them? The young man ushered us in. Inside it was warm and dry. A young woman dressed in a short robe came over to the tent entrance and introduced herself as Sherri and her male companion as Rob.
> Sheri was a golden goddess. Her breast were not large but they were perfect teardrops. The robe made no attempt to hide the long perfectly tanned legs, and there was just a hint of the perfect ass that would peek out when she moved in the robe.
> Rob reminded me of our oldest son. He was muscular, tanned, and stood 6'2. He stood in looses fitting sweat pants without a shirt. It was obvious we roused them from an early bedtime as well. They were good sports and offered to let us share their tent.
> Poor Dee was soaked. All she had on was the sleeping shirt she grabbed to run to the car. The thin white material after being soaked left little to the imagination. Dee's white lace pushup bra majestically displayed her rain soaked bosom. Her rock hard nipples stood at attention and were barely concealed by the fabric of her soaked shirt and bra. The tiny G-String she wore was nearly lost in the unshaved forest of pubic hair that boldly showed through the rain soaked shirt. Dee was mortified as she noticed my staring and Rob's attempt to keep his eyes averted. Rob gave me a towel and Sherri handed Dee a blanket to cover up with. She took Dee to a corner of the tent and held the blanket while Dee removed her wet shirt. She was far too shy to remove her undergarments and simply wrapped up in the blanket. I thanked Rob again for helping us out and he said hey you guys remind me of my own mom and dad so no problem. He set up a couple of sleeping bags next to their own and said that we could bunk there. He gave Dee another towel to wrap her hair in and told her she was the spitting image of his mom. Dee thanked him and seemed relived that her near nakedness had not caused an awkward situation.
> We soon settled down to our sleeping bags and so did Sherri and Rob. Dee fell asleep quickly. I was still a little uncomfortable about sleeping in a room with strangers so I stayed up awhile longer. About an hour after lights out, I heard a rustling. I slightly opened my eyes and saw that Dee had rolled over onto her back. The blanket she was wrapped in had fallen open and her g-string was on full display. Her legs were slightly spread and the G-string failed to completely cover her hairy pussy lips. My blanket began to tent while I stared at her partially exposed sex. I turned my head slightly and noticed that Rob was tenting his blanket also. From the glimpse I got of Sherri, I envied him that young tender flesh. Dee was a sweet and attractive woman but as Rob said, she came across as someone's mother.
> Dee rotated in her sleep again and rolled onto her side. The blanket didn't rotate with Dee so it left her backside exposed on the side facing towards Rob.
> Judging by the tent in Rob covers his attention was all on Sherri. I would have sworn the tent he made in his blanket was at least a foot high. Rob removed the blanket from his manhood and what was revealed in the low lantern light was a 3 thick, 12 long cock that was fully engorged. Rob started to rotate onto his side but to my utter bewilderment, he turned toward Dee and not Sherri. His rock hard cock stood poised a few inches above Dee's ass cheek. He cock pulsed and a drizzle of precum leaked out and landed on Dee's ass cheek. Dee continued to sleep unaware that a man who said she reminded him of his mother had just leaked cum onto her ass. Rob scooted back so he could rotate on his side without ramming his dick into Dee's ass cheek.
> I didn't want to jump to conclusions, sure, he had just dripped cum on my wife's ass but it could have been an accident. He also scooted away from Dee when he rolled over. Moreover, Dee was old enough to be his mom; no way would he try anything, not to mention I'm lying right next to her.
> Nothing happened for the first few minutes after Rob rolled on his side. Dee continued to snore softly and seemed at peace. I looked to see Dee's exposed ass cheek and thought about how that G- string was incapable of covering up her unprotected pussy hole. There was enough light that if Rob were looking between her legs he would see her hairy pussy lips. Dee's is still a beautiful woman but Sherri is a wet dream so surely Rob would be paying little attention to Dee. I relaxed a little. My relaxed moment lasted only a few minutes because Dee's bra strap popped loose. Dee's massive breast were instantly exposed as the bra had no chance of holding back her full bosom unclasped. Dee's nipples were exposed to the cool air and quickly hardened. She still slept unaware that now, not only was her sex exposed to a man that could be her son, but now her titties were on full display as well. Dee's bra strap has popped loose before and I didn't see Rob do anything so I still wasn't sure there was anything going on.
> I nervously looked back down at Dee's exposed ass. The G-string was pulled to the side but I couldn't remember if it had been like that since Dee turned on her side or if Rob was up to something. Rob was not cuddled up to Dee but his dick was so long that he could have it pressed up against my wife's ass right now and still not be within a foot of her. Nothing else happened for the next half hour. I surreptitiously pulled the cover up to hide Dee's exposed breast and most of her bottom. Soon I tired and fell asleep.
> I awoke some time later Dee was still snoring lightly but her body was moving slightly back and forth, I noticed that the cover had been moved so Dee's breast were exposed again and her bra was completely removed as if someone had been caressing her breast roughly. Her ass was once again on full display and the g-string was completely pulled off to the side leaving her pussy on full display. Dee's ass cheeks seemed to undulate as I watched them. Rob had moved closer and moaned softly as he thrust his pelvis forward. Dee's ass cheeks spread as rob pushed forward. It was obvious he was rubbing his dick between her ass cheeks. I was in shock. This young man who could be my own son was rubbing his dick on my wife's crack with me laying only a few feet away. I must have woken up as Rob was finishing coating my wife's ass and pussy with his precum because his motion changed and from the way Dee's pelvis moved forward he had started to penetrate her. He moved slowly and Dee continued to snore lightly as he sank into her defenseless pussy. Rob let out another audible moan as Dee's pussy swallowed the tip of his dick. He began to slowly pump in and out of Dee. Her breast jiggled as her body was pummeled from behind but still she remained asleep. Rob had obviously worked himself up pretty far by sliding his dick between Dee's plump ass cheeks because he started to breathe heavy and stroke faster almost immediately after entering Dee. His hand reached around to grab at Dee's massive breast. He apparently was so far gone that he no longer cared if his thrust woke Dee up. He started savaging her pussy. He thrust his full 12 into Dee and she awoke. I had entered Dee this same way so I'm guessing that in her groggy state she thought it was me and that is the reason why she started to pump her ass into every thrust Rob made into her. When Rob started to mumble something about how he was a good boy mommy Dee froze and came fully awake. She looked at the hand cupping her breast and saw it wasn't my hand. I closed my eyes so she wouldn't notice that I was awake and had sat in stunned shock as another man attacked her pussy. Dee might have frozen but Rob and her throbbing pussy did not miss beat. Robb plunged deeply into Dee four more times wile uttering its good pussy mommy, its good pussy mommy. Dee's body involuntarily responded to Rob's powerful strokes, her breath quickened and her pussy lubricated freely around this dick that had violated her. Rob pumped into Dee twice more then literally impaled her by lifting her bodily from the ground with the thrust of his dick. He stayed deeply buried in Dee's pussy. The shuddering of his body told a story of massive sperm release deep into Dee's cunt. To my horror, Dee actually pushed back onto this strangers cock until she too gasped and shuddered from a mind shattering orgasm. Dee kept her pussy rooted to Rob's dick for the next 3 minutes as he pumped raw scalding cum into her and she basked in the fullness of her orgasm and the heat from the cum Rob had planted in her.
> Finally, Rob released Dee from impalement on his cock. He removed his dick from her cunt, spurted a tiny bit more onto her ass then wiped his dick off using her exposed ass cheeks. Rob then rolled over and within a few movements was snoring softly.
> Dee sat in stunned disbelief, as did I. This guy that had said she reminded him of his mother had just r*ped her. But was it r*pe when she had deliberately thrust her pussy onto his dick so she could cum? She could have screamed, she could have pulled away, but instead she had felt so close to cuming that she gave in and thrust as hard as she could against the massive dick that penetrated her until her sex quivered with a mind-blowing orgasm. It was her husbands sleeping face that she looked into while another man rammed his cock into her for the first time in 20 years and she had not tried to stop it but offered him every inch of her pulsing pussyhole.
> Dee laid there for the next 10 minutes with her ass and cum soaked pussy exposed to the world. She still couldn't come to terms that a man younger than her oldest son had just fucked her.


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Nigeria [1] is a country in equatorial West Africa. It is the continent's most populous nation. It has a southern coastline on the Gulf of Guinea, and has Benin to the west, Cameroon to the southeast, Chad to the northeast, and Niger to the north. It is the largest oil producer and second largest economy in Africa.
Other destinations
Kaduna City
Varies; equatorial in the south, tropical in the center, arid in the north. Natural hazards include periodic droughts and flooding. Tornadoes and hurricanes are rare because they typically are weak at this stage and travel west of the Atlantic. But still beautiful.
Southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in the southeast, plains in the north. The Niger river enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rain forests and swamps to its delta in the Gulf of Guinea.
Nigeria is a former British colony and a member of the British Commonwealth.
On 12 December 1991, the capital was officially transferred from Lagos to Abuja; most federal government offices have now made the move to Abuja.
Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in May 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the Yar'adua administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability.
Get in
Most travellers will need a visa, this can be obtained at any of the Nigerian embassies worldwide.
By plane
Arik and Bellview Airlines make local and international flights (to other African countries and London), Virgin Nigeria and Aero to others African countries.
Note: Virgin Nigeria's application for direct service from Nigeria to/from the USA has been approved by the US Dept of Transportation since April 2008. However, service has yet to begin. Visit Virginair [www.virginnigeria.com] for updates.
Starting 6/09/2009 Delta will also offer direct service from Atlanta to Abuja twice a week as well as non-stop service from New York, JFK to Lagos four times a week.
It is a shame that Delta Airlines is going to use the single-aisle, narrow Boeing 757 to fly the Atlanta (stopping in Sal, Cape Verde) to Abuja route.
Note: North American Airlines (NAA) has canceled its service from the USA to Nigeria and Ghana as of May 2008 due to rising fuel costs. Visit www.flynaa.com for more complete explanation and detail.
By train
By bus
Getting around is relatively easy, except that there could be delays due to traffic jams within most major cities. There are multitudes of coaches and buses that will take you to any part of Nigeria you wish (ABC Transport Services is well known for its services among others). Lagos state government also operates a transit system (BRT buses) which serves the Lagos metropolis.
By boat
Transport by boat isn't widespread unless you venture into the riverine areas of Nigeria.
Get around
It would be best to travel around in your own car or a hired one but there are various other modes of transport. The road systems in Nigeria are relatively poor compared with North American and European countries. The "okada" (motorcycle) is not for the faint-hearted (no helmets) and should only be used for short distance journeys. "Okadas" will get you to where you want to go quickly and you will get there in one piece. In Lagos, there are lots of buses and taxis. There are two main types of buses, the molue and the danfo. Most smaller cities have more taxis than buses, and they are quite affordable. For travelling from one city to another, you go to the "motor park", find the taxi that's going to your destination, and wait until it "fills up". The price is fixed, you don't have to negotiate. Some drivers may have a risky driving style however.
By car
Lots of aggressive street sellers surround the car when you get to crossroads. You shouldn't have a problem if you keep the windows and doors locked however. Armed ambushes are pretty common.
It is advised to cash all your naira back into another currency at the airport before you leave Nigeria. The rate is irrelevant, as the naira is not that much outside Nigeria. Naira bills/coins may be of interest to currency collectors, but other than that, they will be nothing more than colorful souvenirs of your trip. Be warned that some of the dollar bills you'll get from street vendors will likely be counterfeit, so stick with established banks for your currency exchange needs.
If you have a VISA card, you can withdraw money from Standard Chartered Bank ATM Machine's in Lagos - Aromire St., off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja & Ajose Adeogun St. in Victoria Island Branch, Abuja and Port Harcourt (in Naira). This will save you a lot of stress carrying large sums of money and it is secured.
MasterCard / Maestro users can also withdraw Money from ATMs at several branches of Zenith Bank. Look for the red ATM sign outside, or ask the on-site security officer at any branch. Also look for Ecobank, they have a branch within the premises of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
It is advisable that you know where to buy things well in advance of your going out. This can save you exposure to hoodlums who can attack based on your lack of knowledge of places. Nigerian Yellow Pages [2] provides list of businesses, contact addresses and phone numbers. The best thing to do is to locate the business, call their representative, who can give you detailed information on how to locate them.
On the market, you are supposed to haggle for your goods (a notable exception is bread: its price is fixed). As a general rule, the real price is about half the price that was first asked. The seller may exaggerate the price when he or she thinks that you are a rich tourist ignorant of the real price. After agreeing on a price, don't walk away without buying, this is considered very rude.
There are many types of traditional cuisine to enjoy. For example: Okra soup, plantain (fried, boiled, roasted), pepper soup, amala, eba, efo, pounded yam (iyan - Yoruba for "pounded yam"), jollof rice, ground nut soup, ogbono soup, isi ewu (goat's head stew), egusi soup, suya (kebab), moi moi, ewedu, edikangikong, ground-rice, puff-puff, chin chin, ikokore, owerri soup (ofe owerri), which is the most expensive African soup in Nigeria. Not to forget 404 pepper soup - it will make you act like Oliver Twist. You must realise that 404 means "dog meat".
Other drinks to consider include: palm wine, wine, zobo (red soft drink, is a tea of dried roselle flowers), kunun, kai kai (also called ogogoro).
The northern states have implemented sharia (islamic) law, which means that alcohol is prohibited. Ironically, the only places where you can drink a beer in these states are the police staff bars and the army barracks, because these are institutions under federal law. Beer is available in Kano, in restaurants managed by foreign or christian people, Chinese restaurant, French cafe. For a real night out go to the Sabongari area of the old town. Plenty of bars around that stay open till very late. Many do decent food as well. Try the Prince Entertainment Centre. Sabongari is also the place to buy alcoholic drinks and there are plenty stores open late into the night. Some hotels in Kano are "dry", however in Tahir Guest Palace the staff will be quite happy to buy you a few bottles of beer for in your room (all rooms have large fridges).
Important notice. Almost all hotels in Nigeria require you to pay before you get your key. This applies even to the Sheraton and the Hilton. Typically you are requested to pay 125% of the room rate and you will be refunded when settling the bill at your departure. If you stay more than one night you need to keep the credit up.
There are lots of private and public primary (elementary) and secondary (high) schools. It is worth it to organize a trip to whatever institution of learning you are interested in as this would give you a personal perspective on what facilities are available in your school of interest. There is a nationwide, standardized common entrance exam for students wishing to go into secondary schools, after they have completed their primary schooling. To gain admission into the universities (both public and private universities are in every state of the federation including the FCT), a prospective student has to sit for and successfully pass the UME(Universities Matriculation Examination) which is administered by JAMB(Joint Admission and Matriculation Board). Also individual universities regularly screen prospective candidates to make sure they are up to par for university level work.
Working in Nigeria can be a very positive experience. Nigerian organizations tend to operate like small families, taking in newcomers with open arms and avoiding the coolness and sterility that often characterized the Western professional work environment. For instance, don't even think about coming into the office in the morning without greeting each of your colleagues. Even if you don't, be sure that they will go out of their way to greet you and inquire about your well-being.
It is hard to make generalizations about a country with 140 million inhabitants, but some Nigerians have a work ethic that would put most Westerners to shame. An eight-hour day (not including lunch) seems to be the norm, though it's not uncommon for people to stay late into the night and even come in for a few hours on weekends. Depending on the organization, a foreigner may be able to avoid this, but one should be prepared to work beyond the standard 35-40 hr work week. On the other hand, it's not unusual to arrive in an office during working hours and find staff members fast asleep on or under their desks, sitting around a TV in a staff lounge, or simply not there, without explanation.
The notion of "African time" applies very much to the work environment in Nigeria. Meetings are regularly held later than scheduled and often take longer than necessary. Although Nigerians will unabashedly admit to their habitual tardiness, rarely does one see efforts to correct this behavior. Because punctuality is not strictly enforced, there is no incentive to arrive at a meeting on time if one knows that his time will be wasted waiting for the other participants. The higher ones position, the later one may arrive at a meeting. On top of that, starting the meeting before the important people arrive is very rude. The phenomenon of African time is therefore a cyclical problem and one that is bound by a severe degree of inertia. One should note, however, that when dealing with foreign organizations, Nigerians will often make some efforts to correct this behavior, for some Nigerians are aware that their conception of punctuality is not shared by all.
Those who are used to the strict North American conception of political correctness at the office may be shocked by the more liberal inter-sexual relations in the Nigerian workplace. Mild sexual jokes are common in meetings and in the office in general, though usually good natured and harmless. Anyone working in the area of gender politics should also be prepared to suffer through tongue-in-cheek comments that one wouldn't dare utter in a professional setting in North America. Nevertheless, so long as one is not too militant in their conception of political correctness, this form of Nigerian humor should not be a problem. In many cases it is even refreshing and adds a measure of healthy immaturity to otherwise strictly business-oriented meetings.
A white person working in an all-Nigerian workplace should also be prepared to frequently be reminded of their skin tone, though never in a nasty way. This can become tiresome, but Nigerians are generally very friendly. They use the term "Oyibo" (white man in Yoruba) or "Bature" (white man in Hausa) as a form of affection.
The use of professional titles in written and verbal form is very common in Nigeria. Expect to address your boss as Sir, Doctor, Colonel, etc., and avoid using the first name of a superior unless given permission to do so. Being a foreigner, you will be forgiven for any faux pas, but it is always best to err on the side of caution and politeness.
The mobile phone (cell phone) is an essential tool for virtually all urban - and most rural - Nigerians. Because of the instability of local networks, many people have two or even three "handsets", each on a different network. Anyone doing business in the country for more than a few days should consider having a mobile phone.
Stay safe
Nigeria is a fairly dangerous destination. Crime levels are high, particularly in Lagos.
The Niger delta area is unsafe for tourists. There is continual low-level violence between government and separatist groups, and there have been several kidnappings of foreign oil workers.
The waters outside Nigeria is one of the most likely places to be attacked by modern day pirates.
Be aware of street salesmen. Actually, you could buy a lot of stuff while you drive your car but it's not recommended. Most of the merchandise will be Chinese copies of known brands like "Duracell" batteries and such.
If you have family that live in Nigeria, we advise that you do not stay with them during the tenure. The reason is because once rebels find out that someone from Western countries (America, England, France) is arriving, they rampage the homes and possibly injure or kill the inhabitants of the home.
Stay healthy
As is expected all around the world, do not risk unprotected sex with strangers or even with the person you think you know. Travellers to Nigeria are also required to vaccinate themselves against yellow fever, preferably 10 days before arrival in Nigeria. As malaria is prevalent, malaria pills and mosquito nets are also recommended. Polio vaccination in Nigeria is intermittent and there is currently a high rate of infection in the north of the country.
Swan water is the safe drinking water to look for approx 80 naira for a big bottle. The cheap "pure water" sold in plastic bags is cheaper but not as "pure" as SWAN. EVA water, a brand by Coca Cola Company, is also recommended.
It is advisable to purchase bottled water from convenience stores rather than by the road side. These upscale convenience stores usually purchase their supplies directly from the suppliers, along with soft drinks such as Coca Cola and other bottled beverage products.
If you are speaking the language, some of the languages have different ways of addressing those older than you, from those younger than you. You do not hand things over to people, especially adults and elders older than you, with your left hand. It's considered an insult.
You don't cross or jump over someone's legs if they are sitting with the legs extended out. It's considered bad luck.
Avoid shaking hands with elders and older people in non Igbo villages. It's disrespectful to do that. Can you bow down a little? Kneeling for women or prostrating by men is the normal thing to do. You may not need to do it either, but just show some form of respect when greeting older people. You can get away with not doing that in big cities or urban areas, they are less traditional there.
When entering a house in the predominantly Muslim North, you have to let them know in advance that you are visiting so that the women can prepare (cover themselves up). Islam requires women to cover their hair & bodies to other men and this is practiced in the North. Knock the door and wait to be answered before going in. They will ask you to wait while the women are informed. Do not be offended by the wait.
The country code for Nigeria is 234.
Dialing out from Nigeria: you will need to dial +9 (followed by the) International Code (followed by the) phone digit numbers.
Dialing into Nigeria: callers use +234 (followed by the) phone digit numbers. There is also a company in Nigeria Elixir Communication Worldwide [3] that offers mobile phones for the blind and visually challenged. All the mobile operators have a roaming agreement with other mobile operators around the world.
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The star witness in a murder trial that sent Waseem Daker to prison for life has filed court papers in Georgia admitting that much of what she said in her powerful testimony was untrue.
In two affidavits filed in March in Cobb County, Loretta Spencer Blatz admits that Daker never assaulted or threatened her with a handgun. Spencer Blatz said she was suffering from "anxiety, depression, manic episodes" and under the influence of "painkillers, muscle relaxants" and "other substances" when she made those allegations during the trial last September, according to the affidavits.
Daker was convicted for stalking Spencer Blatz in 1995 and served 10 years in prison. And, based on Spencer Blatz' testimony and newly discovered DNA evidence, Daker was convicted last year of murdering Karmen Smith and attacking her young son, Nick, in 1995. He's serving a life sentence.
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Prosecutors argued that Daker killed Smith as revenge against Spencer Blatz, who helped send Daker to prison for harassing her, a claim she now denies.
Daker was found guilty in September of felony murder, burglary and aggravated battery and stalking. He was sentenced to life plus 47.5 years behind bars.
In one of the affidavits, Spencer Blatz tore apart crucial DNA evidence that linked Daker to Smith's murder, saying the blanket police found at the crime scene with his hairs was one Spencer Blatz had given her roommate before the murder. Spencer Blatz said Daker used the blankets when he spent nights at her old apartment, before she moved in with Smith.
Daker had long been a suspect in Smith's murder, but it wasn't until 2009 that, according to authorities, tests showed hairs found on Smith's body matched Daker's DNA.
RELATED: Loretta Spencer Blatz Faces Waseem Daker in Court
Daker and prosecutors fought over those DNA tests from the scene of the crime that police say cracked the case and led to his arrest.
Daker's lawyers told ABC News that Spencer Blatz wrote Daker in prison to tell him that she was coming clean. Daker is already demanding a new trial, according to lawyers.
Spencer Blatz was powerful on the witness stand, facing down Daker, who acted as his own attorney. Spencer Blatz fought back against Daker when he asked the judge to label her testimony during his questioning as "inappropriate."
"Well, you know, it's really inappropriate that you stalk me and harass me, and you're sitting here asking me questions, and I have to come back with you and answer your questions. That's hard for me," Spencer Blatz shot back while on the witness stand.
Spencer Blatz was in tears in October when she told "20/20" how Daker stalked her.
"He would just show up the store, Blockbuster, just everywhere," she said.
But now she's admitting that she willingly spent time with him before Smith's murder.
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When Patrick Murck walked into a small, drab conference room at the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan last month, the freewheeling world of the virtual currency bitcoin got uncomfortably real.
The 38-year-old Mr. Murck is general counsel of the Bitcoin Foundation, a trade group that promotes bitcoin. So he wasn't surprised when the group got a subpoena from federal prosecutors who wanted to know all about Mt. Gox, the trading exchange that collapsed after announcing it lost roughly $500 million of bitcoins, mostly owed...


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To accommodate the U.S. direct sales demands for improved lead times, Bopp USA will now have a tenfold increase over existing stock capacity for product range specifications serving the industrial and screen printing markets. Also planned for early 2010 is the value-added service of slit widths and custom-sized, cut pieces.
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By Jon Tagatz
With the holidays upon us and 2013 peeking around the corner, now is a time for reflecting on significant moments in 2012 and planning for future goals. This moment in the year is also unique because we can easily gather family and friends' advice on big decisions.
We know, from meetings with hundreds of people throughout the year at The Heritage at Brentwood, that one of the most important transitions a family faces is that of a senior moving from an established home and neighborhood to a retirement community. Now, with one year ending and another soon to begin, is an apt moment to discuss possibilities and opportunities for this stage of life. But we must first answer some critical questions.
Is this the right time? And if it is, what are the critical points to consider in choosing a community?
Keeping in mind that every situation is different, we can still begin to answer these questions by focusing on five important lifestyle factors: nutrition, exercise, social life, comfort at home, and access to healthcare. If you notice yourself or a loved one struggling in one or more of these areas, now may be the right time to consider alternative residential and healthcare options.
1. I enjoy cooking, but I don't want to do it all the time. I also want more variety in my diet.
Eating well and maintaining a diverse diet is important at all times in our lives, but especially as we age. When evaluating various retirement communities, take notice of flexibility in the dining plans and the meal options. Ideally seniors will have the ability to cook for themselves at home or "eat out" in restaurant-style dining rooms on campus, all the while achieving their health and nutrition goals.
2. My daily walk is great, and gardening is fun when the weather's nice, but I'd really like to try yoga.
The value of staying healthy and feeling good cannot be understated. When researching options, look for communities that support seniors in pursuing their favorite activities but also expose them to new ideas. Be sure to examine the fitness, entertainment and educational opportunities that various communities offer.
3. I'd like to make some new friends. There's no reason I should be this lonely.
It's no secret that our social needs continue as we age. The thrill and joy of meeting new people and forming new friendships does not diminish as we get older. In fact, many seniors identify new relationships as one of the main benefits of joining a senior living community.
4. Once or twice a week I think my house might actually be growing larger! The thrill of home ownership (and maintenance) is gone.
Moving away from a familiar place may sound like sacrificing independence, but the truth is that the services and amenities residents receive at quality retirement communities, including maintenance inside and outside the home, weekly housekeeping and transportation, more than make up for the change. Seniors actually find more independence and time to pursue their hobbies, travel, and connect with family and friends.
5. I feel strong and healthy now, but I realize that may change. I'd really like to be closer to quality healthcare."
Life is unpredictable, and not having a trusted health care provider makes the unknown harder to handle. Access to quality nursing care is one of the strongest reasons for considering a move to a continuing care retirement community. Seniors and their families should look for communities that have on-site health centers so that if they need assisted living or nursing care services, they're already in the right place. They can enjoy their lives secure in the knowledge that future health care needs will be met in familiar surroundings with familiar faces.
Keeping these five lifestyle and wellness factors in mind this holiday season, you may learn that now is the right time to explore opportunities in senior living for yourself or a loved one. Take this time to review, reflect and plan positively for the future.
Jon Tagatz is the executive director of The Heritage at Brentwood, a LifeCare retirement community in Brentwood, Tennessee.


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Avon Books Celebrates Liz Carlyle and Loretta Chase with a Vera Bradley Tote + Backlist Bonanza
Updated: Our three winners are
1) Connie Fischer who won the Liz Carlyle package
2) misty who won the Loretta Chase package
3) Jess who won the tech package.
Thanks to Avon for sponsoring the giveaway.
Avon is sponsoring a giveaway for the Dear Author readers to celebrate authors Loretta Chase and Liz Carlyle. The giveaway features a red Vera Bradley tote with the entire backlist of Liz Carlyle and a purple Vera Bradley tote with the entire backlist of Loretta Chase. For those digital readers, Avon is giving away a gift card and a purple tech case. You can find out more about Avon romances at Avonromance.com, "like" them onFacebook, or follow them on Twitter. The giveaway is limited to US and Canada residents.
Loretta Chase recently hit the New York Times list with her famous, Lord of Scoundrels. She has a recent release, Silk Is for Seduction (reviewed here), that is widely available in print and digital. Chase is one of the DA favorite authors. Liz Carlyle's next release, The Bride Wore Scarlet, was just released last week. The heroine is the daughter of Max de Rohan who starred in his own book No True Gentleman. From Carlyle's first book, My False Heart, an entire network of families have been created and Carlyle is now writing the second generation of those families. It's been fascinating to watch the ebb and flow of the connections.
Chase and Carlyle have some of the richest backlists out there and this is one giveaway that I wish I could win. To enter, leave a comment stating your favorite trope or theme in romance. This contest will close on Friday noon CST. Here are the titles for Liz and Loretta for the Vera Bradley promotion. All non-Avon titles (bolded) have been provided by the authors.
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- The Last Hellion
- Last Night's Scandal
- Lord of Scoundrel's
- Three Times a Bride (anthology)
- Not Quite a Lady
- Silk is for Seduction
- Your Scandalous Ways
- Captives of the Night – digital gift
- Royal Weddings Anthology – digital gift
- The Lion's Daughter
- Lord Perfect
- Mr. Impossible
- Miss Wonderful
- The Sandalwood Princess and Knaves' Wager
- Viscount Vagabond and The Devil's Delilah
- Isabella and The English Witch
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- One Touch of Scandal
- The Bride Wore Scarlet
- The One that Got Away (Anthology)
- The Devil to Pay
- Beauty Like the Night
- No True Gentleman
- The Devil You Know
- Big Guns (double with Sherrilyn Kenyon)
- The School for Heiresses (anthology)
- Wicked All Day
- A Woman of Virtue
- Three Little Secrets
- One Little Sin
- Two Little Lies
- Tea for Two (double with Cathy Maxwell)
- A Woman Scorned
- Never Deceive a Duke
- Never Lie to a Lady
- Never Romance a Rake
- Tempted All Night
- My False Heart – digital gift
- A Deal with the Devil


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A Campobello woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison after she was found guilty of killing her infant daughter with the drugs in her breast milk.
After a four-day jury trial, 39-year-old Stephanie Greene was found guilty of homicide by child abuse, involuntary manslaughter and unlawful conduct toward a child in the 2010 death of her 46-day-old daughter, Alexis.
On Nov. 13, 2010, the baby was found dead in her parent's bed, according to solicitor Barry Barnett.
When the coroner's office investigators arrived at the scene, Greene was slurring her words, had unfocused eyes and appeared disoriented, according to testimony at the trial.
Barnett said a toxicology report showed a toxic level of morphine in Greene's blood, liver and brain. He said other drugs were also in her system, including Klonopin.
Greene did not disclose her morphine prescription to her OB/GYN and did not reveal her pregnancy and breastfeeding to the doctor prescribing the drug, according to the solicitor's office.
The solicitor's office argued Greene's drug use led to the death of Alexis, an allegation backed up by forensic evidence and doctors.
A doctor at the trial said the baby must have been given the drugs orally, since there was an absence of needle marks.
According to Barnett, Greene currently has 38 fraudulent prescription drugs charges pending against her.
Greene was sentenced to 20 years for the homicide charge and five years each for the additional charges, to be served concurrently. Greene's defense attorney said they plan to appeal.
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This 8-hour workshop examines the investigative operations and behavioral analysis of cold case homicides. Joe Mathews will offer detailed file information and unpublicized insight concerning the nationally published abduction and murder of Adam Walsh. Detailed information, obtained during a 2 year 9 month investigation that could be adapted to any cold case homicide investigation that resulted in the official closing of the Adam Walsh homicide. He will provide detailed information, share investigative interviewing techniques and strategies that could be used in other cold case homicide investigations concerning his case file analysis and 16 month undercover relationship with the suspect that abducted and murdered 10 year old Adam Walsh.
The course offers extensive insight as to the innovative techniques and the proper procedures used by law enforcement investigators conducting cold case homicide investigations. Joe Matthews, who has personally conducted over 1,000 death investigations, supervised the investigation of homicides for over twenty years and who is accepted as a homicide investigation expert witness in federal court will discuss the protocols of investigating cold case homicides. This course will take the novice as well as the use of innovative techniques in crime scene and evidence analysis, investigative interviewing and case file review and analysis, This course combines the creative thinking of the newly assigned investigator to the selective use the case file information that was provided by the previous investigators.
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ATHENS, Ga. - Duke freshman and second-ranked Beatrice Capra's rookie campaign came to a close Saturday afternoon, as she was defeated 6-3, 6-2 by Stanford's fifth-ranked Mallory Burdette in the quarterfinals of the 2012 NCAA Women's Tennis Singles Championship at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex.
The first set was nothing like Capra had experienced in the singles tournament, as Burdette came out of the gate strong, taking a 4-1 lead in the first set, before going on to take the opening set, 6-3. It was the first time in four matches that Capra dropped the first set, and just the second time in her last 26 matches.
Capra trailed 2-0 in the second set, before tying the frame at two games apiece. Burdette would not let Capra continue the surge however, as she went on to take the final four games and end Capra's rookie campaign in straight sets. Capra concludes her season with a 32-5 overall record, a 23-2 record in dual matches and was 23-5 against ranked opponents.
The Ellicott City, Md., native ends the year as one of the most decorated freshmen in the program's history. Just the second player in Duke women's tennis history to be named the ACC Player of the Year, ACC Freshman of the Year and the ACC Tournament's Most Valuable Player in the same season, Capra was also named the ITA Carolina Region's Rookie of the Year, the ITA National Co-Rookie of the Year and became the 30th player in program history to garner All-America honors.
NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships
May 23-28, 2012 at Athens, Ga. (Dan Magill Tennis Complex)
|Singles competition
|#2 Beatrice Capra (Duke) def. #42 Jackie Wu (Vanderbilt) 6-2, 6-2
|#21 Joanna Mather (Florida) def. #59 Hanna Mar (Duke) 7-5, 6-4
|#2 Beatrice Capra (Duke) def. #43 Lindsey Hardenbergh (Virginia) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1
|#2 Beatrice Capra (Duke) def. #9 Lauren Embree (Florida) 6-1, 6-3
|#5 Mallory Burdette (Stanford) def. #2 Beatrice Capra (Duke) 6-3, 6-2


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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has never been shy about expressing himself, with much of his harshest criticism aimed at the NCAA, especially after it hammered USC with a two-year bowl ban and significant scholarship reductions just after Carroll's exit for the Pacific Northwest.
Carroll unloaded once more on the governing body that oversees college athletics in an interview with NFL Network's Rich Eisen, pointing to those draconian measures as the main reason for successor Lane Kiffin's unsuccessful tenure with the Trojans.
"This whole NCAA thing I just think was so terribly out of balance," Carroll said on the Rich Eisen Podcast. "They had to try to survive all of that, it's awful that it was like that. But it didn't end well and it's unfortunate for Kiff. You know, he's a tremendous worker and all, it just didn't work out."
Kiffin was an assistant under Carroll at USC from 2001-06. Carroll has also known Kiffin since he was a child, as his father, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, was one of Carroll's mentors dating back to their time together at Arkansas in 1977.
The younger Kiffin had a record of 28-15 in four seasons, with losses in seven of his last 11 games at USC, capped by the 62-41 humiliation at Arizona State that led to his firing Sunday.
Contrast that with Carroll's 97-19 mark in nine seasons at USC, restoring the Trojans to the top of college football with seven consecutive Pac-10 titles and BCS bowl bids and two national championships.
Another Carroll assistant, Ed Orgeron, will take over at USC as interim coach for the rest of the season. Carroll expects the larger-than-life Orgeron to do well in difficult circumstances.
"He's got a way about him that resonates, and I think he can take control of the very difficult situation and make something happen positively," Carroll said Monday. "I think he'll do the best anybody can do at this time."
As for the recruit who naively suggested Carroll -- nicknamed the "Prince of LA" during his historic run at USC -- return to the throne, sorry, kid, but that's not happening.
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The protests in Madison, Wisconsin, are intensifying, as demonstrators take over the capitol building's rotunda day after day — as of this writing, 13 days in total. Some great shots from this weekend:
Protestors fill two floors of the capitol rotunda on February 25, 2011, as seen from above.
Messages left by supporters protesting in the state capitol are stuck on the office entrance of Wisconsin State Assemblyman Brett Hulsey on February 25, 2011.


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Marketplace for Friday, October 5, 2012
Former GE top dog Jack Welch has implied that President Obama cooked the books when it comes to the new jobs numbers -- but how would one go about doing that? The popularity of Toys 'R' Us' layaway program has caused a run on some popular toys for the upcoming holiday season. California's gas prices jumped a whopping 20 cents overnight. The government has hired a PR firm to promote and explain all the complicated details of the health care plan. And the Wealth & Poverty Desk visits a workshop that lets you simulate living in poverty.


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7. Our Big Data Business Is Growing -- George Kadifa
HP spent around $11.5 billion to acquire Vertica and Autonomy and is now working to cast the two as pillars of its budding big data strategy. HP Software chief George Kadifa has suggested that Vertica could become a billion-dollar business on its own, a lofty goal for a unit that made "middle-double-digit millions" in fiscal 2012.
"[Big data analytics] is a new area that we are building, and it's actually doubling, if not tripling, on an ongoing basis, so it's a great opportunity for us," Kadifa told Wall Street analysts in October.
Big data is growing at such a rate because HP is just getting started. But HP's slow rollout of Vertica and Autonomy to the channel, combined with the significant exodus of talent from both units, suggests it could find it difficult to keep its big data analytics business growing at such a rapid clip.


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The Windsors simply have a topic related to the "zeroth" degrees of the Zodiac. Right where everything always begins is also the radix challenge cup that has been passed on among the rulers of the island for generations. So the Royal Baby should absolutely get ready to go, even if predicting its approaching birth does not necessarily require being an astrologer. However, Mars is just about to change into Cancer where the aforementioned 0 degrees of the Sun of the princely father – called Wills Wombat – lodges, just behind grandpa Charles of Wales' Jupiter-Uranus opposition (just barely still in Sagittarius-Gemini) and directly ahead of great-grandma the Queen's axis 6-12 of the bread-and-butter job and services to the British people. In addition, the combine-Mercury of the parents is also romping at 0 degrees Aries. All of this fits in so well with the cosmic impulse-giver that is now mundanely moving into the sign of giving birth, of mothers and children, and pushes the countdown. The Western world is waiting for Baby Jesus. England no longer wants to be pregnant and it is also lovely and festive every once in a while to welcome a new, youthful king in the cosmos. Even if regents are unmodern and also no longer have much to say.
If the child wants to do a favor for its royal ancestors, it will also in some form occupy 0 degrees Taurus-Scorpio or Leo-Aquarius, with which three of its direct (throne) predecessors are already blessed through Jupiter, the Moon, and the Sun. But you cannot have it all. So we would even be very content with an astrologically punctual arrival at a rather fresh cardinal impulse (Mars). We can simply wait to see whether the Sun above the DC of the Queen may perhaps already bring good news. With such an abundant fatherly line of ancestors, we obviously also must ask: Despite all of the royal genealogical fuss, what about the mother-to-be? She is ultimately the person who now has the biggest load to carry. Kate, Princess Perfect, the married Duchess of Cambridge.
Yes, she currently has Saturn in a strong tension to the Aquarius planets (Walk with a straight back! Keep your chin up! Smile!) and some additional complications. Unfortunately, there is naturally much less precise astrological data recorded for the Middletons than the Windsors. Which also means that the young mother is not only at a disadvantage in the matters of the crown but that not even her ascendant (and with it the precise position of the Cancer Moon) is available. Ah, if you had just looked at the clock, Desdemona! Yet, there is a suspicion that the life of the Duchess is turning sour right now. Like her young husband, she is still enduring the mutual, really unpleasant transit of Pluto-Uranus in the square and opposition to both Libra-Mars in a sublimely upstanding and zealous manner. If they were commoners, we would assume that they feel quite helpless being at the mercy of a higher power – both as a couple and as individuals – right now, but we cannot really know this in the case of a king. The higher powers can also create pressure from the vicious compulsion and pressure of the royal demands towards the public when someone would actually very much prefer to sit at home in an unstructured fluffy and private way, stroking the pregnant belly without anyone watching. Nobility or not, such a transit is far-reaching, probing/existential, and more vehement than is usually found in life. Also enduring a birth has little in common with the picture-book scenarios. Even if the events will take place in the high-security wing called the luxury delivery room and – thank God – without the previously customary court envoy. I hope that all of this goes well. God Save the Baby!
The child at whom the island is looking (left: great-grandmother Queen on the inside, Charles at the center and William on the outside), even though it is still not even here yet, also brings much good with it from the female line: From grandma Lady Diana, who would now have been 51 years old and at the moment would have Pluto opposition Sun, presumably Mercury in retrograde, and the entire remaining package of factors in Cancer. After all, she passed her emotional cosmos on to William through her Sun and he has handed it down in turn via the Sun and Moon (together with Kate's Moon) to the baby. So we have three sensing and feeling dramatists in a direct sequence, all of which had to more or less deal with the necessity of exhibiting their Saturnian aspects for the crown and the empire.
The Queen with Saturn at Scorpio-MC has demonstrated that Charles – although he speaks with flowers and does other occult things as a Scorpio – is otherwise very much an obedient son (with Virgo-Saturn in the 2nd House and the Sun under the thumb of mother's Saturn), passes on the staff of subordination. William with Mars-Saturn also knows how to moderate his Sagittarius-AC to the point that he always puts his obligations ahead of the emotional program. Lord 1 (Jupiter) at the MC is the self that becomes the scale and follows the task when the task calls. Which means always. Incidentally, this is a royal challenge cup as well: Elizabeth also has this ruler constellation; in turn, her father George also has Jupiter at the MC and so does his father, the previous George. After all, noblesse oblige to greatness. Even when it does not always work out. But it actually does quite well in the little island kingdom. If not, the person is simply kicked out (see Lady Di).
When the water trine now forms tighter and tighter and the birth takes place at the royally tuned St. Mary's Hospital where Diana delivered her children, Great Britain should get one more genuine great hope for Buckingham Palace delivered to its doorstep at no cost. A horoscope can hardly contribute a more intensive feeling than with this special constellation. Perhaps such a child will be a bit lazy, perhaps even somewhat clairvoyant, but – just like Prince William – it will ensure that the conservative hunger for structure and the conventional vein of the super-Capricorn United Kingdom (Sun at the Saturnian IC) will be balanced against the emotional compensations.
However, England currently also has a Uranus-Pluto – and this is where we could ask whether there will be a follow-up to this: more existential and dramatic stories, confusions, twists, and transformations that were previously still completely drowned out in the intoxication and craziness related to Kate Middleton's pregnancy. Although both young parents are so closely bound to this British birth constellation through their Mars dispositions and even square with it, they appear to be bracing against the challenges with both hands and maintaining their love in a normal form. But the combine-Sun presumably stands at 11 degrees Aries and therefore also continues to be in the focus of the Uranus-Pluto square. Unfortunately, all of this is not as simple as it looks. Even if Kate initially becomes lighter on the physical level, this is simply because she is freed of the weight and other burdens (Saturn transits). Of namely producing something that as a factor is intended to be more useful to a country than bringing joy to its mommy. The baby would actually have "fit" well around the new moon (or even at the next full moon) since both parents were born around special moon phases. But on the whole, the time signum is also outstanding right now for the family heir.
When Mars-Pluto was in the square to the parent's Mars position in Libra and on England's IC Sun (left), the announcement about Kate's pregnancy was made. The "progenitor" planet has now almost completed half of the circle in the Zodiac and is currently entering the opposing sign. Where it would classically signal danger, we would now whitewash it in psychologically modern way to say that it expresses a "challenge" when states of birth are connected with it or it runs in the transits. On William's Sun, it can symbolize the opportunity of establishing himself in the world as a father but it could also definitely mean a son, who would then obviously be named Alexander. And Alexandra is the name that the most British are betting on. Because the island is actually assuming that it will be a girl.
But seriously: Mars or Pluto positions between children and parents (on important personal factors) always show strong movements and frequently also indicate the course of greater difficulties. As wonderful, fantastic, and fascinating the fairytales of the king may sound from the outside – Pluto and Saturn do not leave one brick standing on top of the other if their message is refused. With a great many other, positively comparable factors, Lady Di also had a Sun-Mars and Mars-Uranus square with Will. Since the prince's first child will be born under the mundane repetition aspect of Mars-Sun as a conjunction, it is also possible that the fear will emerge again. The tension-filled feeling towards the mother, with which he was already downright charged and traumatized before her death as he witnessed how unhappy she was.
We can therefore just cross our fingers that in the systemic things – such as those that occurred after the births of William and Harry with Charles and Diana due to the suppressed, extreme emotional entanglements. All of this continued in the following years and created so much drama until the Queen even saw the monarchy threatened and only slightly relinquished her iron attitude, yielded to the modern age, and softened her tone after Diana's death. After all, every astrological factor learns from its following sign: Taurus Elizabeth must become more flexible like a Gemini; William – the modest, private Cancer – must literally develop into the Leo (and play the king); Kate and England, the Capricorns, must turn into Aquarians (become free); and, above all, the two conforming Libra-Mars positions of the young heir apparent couple should now take a more Scorpionic approach to their own concepts and an ethic that does not just correspond with the prevailing morals and eventually assert their own perceptions. If things turn out this way, then it will all be fine. Then a Pluto-Mars transit of such intensity can also succeed through a deep, emotional transformation instead of the otherwise frequently occurring fateful corrections. We should very much wish this upon Kate, William and their first child. Whenever it may come. If not now at the Mars change, then it would be best at the full moon – once again at 0 degrees, only in the Aquarius-Leo, in the square to great-grandma's Sun.
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Head coach: Hinson White (second year)
2012 record: 5-9
Top returning players: Eric Whittie, Jr., (Defense); Blaise Curtis, Sr., (Attack); Kory Sampson, Sr., (Defense); Jon Jones, Jr., (Midfield); Jacob Hallgren, Sr., (Goalie)
Key newcomers: Chumani Johnson, So., (Midfield); Ethan Mauzy, So., (Attack)
Outlook: "Depth is a concern," Coach Hinson White said. "Our success will hinge on our younger players' ability to acclimate quickly to the varsity level."
Bel Air
Head coach: Scoop Kelly (12th year)
2012 record: 11-7
Top returning players: Carson Kalama , Sr., (Attack); Calvin Fleagle, Jr., (Attack); Parker Jones, Sr., (Midfield); Joey Creaghan, Jr., (Midfield); Mike Bush, Sr., (Midfield); Gavin Hanley, So., (Goalie); Tyler Utz, Sr., (Defense); Brad Barth, Jr., (Defense); Spencer Stachowiak, Jr., (Defense); Connor Beil, Jr., (Defense); Tyler Kramer, Sr., (Defense)
Key newcomers: NA
Outlook: The Bobcats, a state semifinalist a year ago, return seven of 10 starters from that team. "We return some strength on paper, but we need to prove to ourselves daily throughout practice of how good we can be," Bobcats coach Scoop Kelly said. "I think with hard work, leadership, team play and a desire to be the best, we can go very far this year. It depends how dedicated and how hard these players want to work to make one another better. I love my guys and am looking forward to another exciting season of lacrosse." Defensively, Kelly says, all are a very solid unit with some great size. He believes once they improve footwork and fundamentals, the defense will be very tough.
C. Milton Wright
Head coach: Andrew Gerard (16th year)
2012 record: 11-6
Top returning players: Garrett Barker, Sr., (Defense); Andy Lebrun, Sr., (Midfield); Alex Meholic, Sr., (Attack) Paul Mirable, Sr., (Midfield); John Amos, Sr., (Midfield)
Key newcomers: Ryan Malone, Jr., (Goalie); Ben Boyd, Sr., (Attack); Drew Kissner, Jr. (Long pole midfield); Manny Mastromanolis, Jr., (Midfield)
Outlook: "We have a really solid core of returning players, the team has worked really hard the past few weeks and things are pulling together very nicely," Mustangs coach Andrew Gerard said. "We are very solid defensively and our offense is coming together very well. We expect to do well early in the season and continue to improve as the season progresses to be very competitive in the county.
Head coach: Kenny Porritt (third year)
2012 record: 1-12
Top returning players: Nick Bulavko, Sr., (Goalie); Josh McFadden, Sr., (Defense); Mike Ryan, Sr., (Midfield); Dan Gorski, Jr., (Midfield); Shawn Kluchinsky, Jr., (Midfield); Joe Ludwig, Jr., (Attack); Keenan Kros, Jr., (Attack)
Key newcomers: Walter Clark, Sr., (Defense); Ryan Stiemly, Fr., (Attack)
Outlook: The past few years, the Edgewood lacrosse program has been a work in progress, with a lot of young players learning the sport. This year there are nine returning starters with a lot of varsity experience under their belts. Adding to this experience is the mix of young but enthusiastic players, that has created a team with a lot of potential and even enough players for a JV team. "We, as a coaching staff, are really looking forward to seeing what this team can do this season," Rams coach Kenny Porritt said.
Head coach: Matt Parks (12th year)
2012 record: 16-5
Top returning players: Marc Badger, Sr., (Midfield); Kyle D'Onofrio, Sr., (Midfield); Sean Lewns, Sr., (Midfield); James Glezen, Sr.,(Midfield); Jeremy Scranton, Sr., (Attack); Wesley Rumple, Jr., (Midfield); Brenden Nolan, Jr., (Attack); Andrew Monaghan, Jr., (Defense); Mitch West, Sr., (Defense); Keegan Teluk, 11, midfield
Key newcomers: Zach Roberts, So., (Defense)
Outlook: "This team is a work in progress, graduating 15 seniors a year ago that all contributed including seven starters," Cougars coach Matt Parks said. "We have a good core of returning players that are eager to step into more prominent roles and live up to the expectations of the program."
Harford Tech
Head coach: Adam Stallings (first year)
2012 record: 8-4
Top returning players: Zack Valenti, Sr., (Attack); Tyler Fullem, Jr., (Attack)
Key newcomers: NA
Outlook: NA
Havre de Grace
Head coach: Brooks Brown (fifth year)
2012 record: 9-6
Top returning players: Brian Cameron, Sr., (Midfield/Attack); Derek Freels, Sr., (Goalie); Michael Laubner, Sr., (Defense); Brad Davidson, Sr., (Midfield); Casey Brown, So., (Attack); Nick Burley, So., (Attack); Don Matts, Sr., (Midfield)
Key newcomers: Kevin Vickery, So., (Long pole midfield); Sonny Smith, Fr., (Long pole midfield)
Outlook: "Team has been working hard in practice and trying to find its defensive identity," Brown said. "This is a senior laden team with the potential and opportunity to perhaps be the best ever fielded at Havre de Grace High School. At this point it is only potential and time will tell if the team will seize the opportunity."
John Carroll
Head coach: Matt Blair (first year)
2012 record: 9-5
Top returning players: Jake Brown, Sr., (Midfield); Eric McIntyre, Sr., (Midfield); Clark Grube, Jr., (Midfield); Sully Gerety, Sr., (Attack); Ethan McMillan, Sr., (Defense); Alex Gambrell, Sr., (Goalie)
Key newcomers: Adam Mroweic, Fr., (Defense); Mike Imbierowicz, Fr., (Defense)
Outlook: With a roster of almost 50 percent seniors, the Patriots have high expectations for 2013. "We opened MIAA B Conference play on Tuesday with a 17-4 win over AACS, but we expect tough competition from Curley, Friends, and Saints Peter & Paul as we compete for our first B Conference Championship since 2010," Patriots coach Matt Blair said.
Head coach: Brent Baldwin (sixth year)
2012 record: 3-8
Top returning players: Kevin Kinyua, Sr., (Midfield); Callean Gomez, Sr., (Midfield); Dillon Nicodemus, Sr.,(Defense); Tyler McDougal, Sr., (Midfield)
Key newcomers: None
Outlook: "The team was very young last year, basically a JV team playing a varsity schedule," Mariners coach Brent Baldwin said. "We're returning a majority of the team, but low numbers hurt. Will see if they take the next step."
North Harford
Head coach: John Grubb (36th year)
2012 record: 12-6
Top returning players: Randy Foster, Sr., (Midfield); Andrew Siegel, Sr., (Midfield); Brooks Billings, Sr., (Attack); Max Mullin, Sr., (Attack); Brock Hurley, Sr., (Defense); Trevor Hathaway, Sr.,(Defense); Nolan Hood, Sr., (Attack); Cameron Brosh, So., (Goalie); Andrew Kropkowski, Sr., (Mid); Cole Knox, Sr., (Long pole midfield)
Key newcomers: Ryan Feiss, Jr.,(Midfield); Jack Schrof, So., (Defense)
Outlook: "We return seven starters from last year, most on offense. Working on rebuilding our defense," Hawks coach John Grubb said. "Impressed with senior class leadership and work ethic and they're setting goals for our underclassman to live up to."
Patterson Mill
Head coach: Jason Bellamy (sixth year)
2012 record: 15-4
Top returning players: Josh Wilson, Sr., (Attack); Brendan Egan, Sr., (Attack); Collin Etzel, Sr., (Defense)
Key newcomers: Will Urban, Jr., (Goalie); Jason Lynch, So., (Defense); Trey Hall, So., (Defense)
Outlook: "We're a young team that will look for leadership and consistency throughout the season," Huskies coach Jason Bellamy said.


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Chattanooga police arrested a 20-year-old man after he allegedly stabbed another man.
Officers found 24-year-old Marcus Davis with a stab wound to the lower right side of his stomach, and he claimed he had been stabbed by Kandrick Clark after an argument.
The fight escalated about 7 p.m. Tuesday in front of 1807 Walker St., according to an arrest report.
Clark was gone upon officers' arrival but was located about a block away.
Police arrested Clark after Davis identified him. No weapon was found, according to the report.
Davis was taken to Erlanger hospital for treatment.
Clark, who remains in jail on $85,000 bond, faces one count of aggravated assault. He is scheduled to appear before Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Christine Mahn Sell on Aug. 2.


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English Teacher
Dear teachers,
please help me understand the last sentence the woman says in this video (at 02;46, at the very end). Here's the link to the video: Ligament Sprain Health Byte - YouTube
What I hear is:
Many athletic trainers are very well (woressed or bla-bla-bla) in exercises you can do to strengthen them.
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Loads of thanks!!! Now I've added a new item to my vocabulary!!!


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Ten-man Ethiopia battled hard to claim a hard fought draw against Zambia in an entertaining Group C opening match in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
The east Africans had goalkeeper Jemal Tessaw sent off ten minutes before the break for a harsh tackle and suffered more misery by conceding a goal on the stroke of half-time through Collins Mbesuma's well taken volley.
However, Adane Girma secured an equaliser with 25 minutes to play as the two teams shared the spoils in a result that will leave the Chipolopolo disappointed.
The tournament defending champions seemed to settle quickly at the 41,000 seater Mbombela Stadium, and instantly curved out the first chance of the game through Stopilla Sunzu's long range shot after two minutes, but that failed to trouble Ethiopia custodian Tessaw.
The east Africans responded with an attack that won a corner two minutes later. Shimelese Bekele took the resultant kick that was firmly dealt with by Chipolopolo goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene.
Sunzu, who has been linked with a move to the English Premier League in the January transfer window, was booked in the 10th minute after a rash challenge on Saladin Said as the champions upped the tempo.
A defensive lapse by Zambia's defenders on the quarter hour mark gifted Saladin a glorious opportunity, but the lanky forward's flick over Mweene bounced just over the bar.
Herve Renard's charges then had an attack of their own courtesy of a cleverly worked corner, but Christopher Katongo's header failed to trouble Tessaw.
Ethiopia then won a penalty midway through the first half after Saladin's trickery proved too much for Chisamba Lungu, who impeded the latter. However, the No. 7 picked himself up and placed a tame shot that Mweene gleefully punched back into play to deny the Ethiopians the opening goal.
The entertaining contest was turned upside down after Tessaw's tackle on a goal bound Lungu was adjudged by Gabonese referee E. Otogo to have been dangerous. The custodian was sent off while on a stretcher following treatment that held the game up for close to five minutes.
In response to that decision, the numerous Ethiopian fans in the stadium began booing the referee and throwing objects such as mini flags, vuvuzelas and other small items onto the pitch. The official was forced to wait for the fans to calm down before clearing the outskirts of the pitch and restarting the match.
This resulted in a forced substitution with coach Sefnet Bishaw sacrificing midfielder Shimelese Bekele for substitute goalkeeper Zerihun Tadele.
And Zambia took full advantage of Ethiopia playing one man less by taking the lead on the stroke of half time through striker Collins Mbesuma's half volley that found its way to the bottom corner of the net after an assist from Isaac Chansa.
Ethiopia started the second half strongly in a bid to get back into the game but failed to find a way past Mweene. An incisive 1-2 play inside the Zambia box, coupled with some slack defending let Adane Girma through on goal, and the Saint Georges striker fired a fierce low shot that found its way into the near post with Mweene well beaten.
The setback forced Zambia into an array of attacks but Ethiopia held their nerve, and the tiring Mbesuma was cautioned for diving with 23 minutes to play.
Herve Renard's charges created the final two opportunities in the duel, with Mbesuma's powerful shot forcing an acrobatic save from Tadele, while Emmanuel Mayuka evaded his marker and managed a cross that flew inches above the off colour Katongo's head.


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HOUSTON – The Houston fans knew the Rockets were on the verge of history against Golden State on Tuesday, needing one more 3-pointer to set an NBA record.
Warriors coach Mark Jackson wasn't going to let that happen.
The Rockets settled for tying an NBA record and set a franchise mark with 23 3-pointers in a 140-109 win over the Warriors. Houston matched the single-game record for 3s set by Orlando in a win over Sacramento on Jan. 13, 2009.
The Toyota Center crowd realized the outright record was within reach in the final three minutes, chanting "One more 3!" But the Warriors took away Houston's chances of getting it by fouling at the end.
Nuggets 112, Bucks 104: At Denver, Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson each scored 22 points and Denver rallied past Milwaukee for their seventh straight victory.
Suns 96, Grizzlies 90: At Memphis, Tenn., Goran Dragic scored 15 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to lead Phoenix past Memphis.
Lakers 92, Nets 83: At New York, Kobe Bryant would have liked to celebrate more, maybe gloat about that highlight-reel dunk, but there were bigger concerns.
Pacers 114, Hawks 103: At Indianapolis, Indiana is being tested, and doing well. First, a win over the Bulls on Monday to move into a tie for first in the Central Division. Then, a win over Atlanta.


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One of the advantages of living in Italy is also being able to see excellent TV coverage of bike racing. For this race coverage was on both RAI Tre and SKY (in English....but oh my, the commentators are awful). I watched it in Italian on RAI Tre which was actually much more informative and exciting.
The race, run under wet conditions, had some serious mishaps, a reminder how dangerous the sport is and the huge risks the racers take. The most seriously injured was Andrea Moletta, who was one of three in an escape group when he somersaulted violently into a lamppost and low stone wall. He was taken to the hospital with a broken thigh. He was to be transported later to a special clinic for the necessary operation.
Rabobank's Oscar Freire raced very intelligently and jumped at just the right moment in the final sprint on the via Aurelia to beat the best sprinters in the world, including Boonen, McEwen, Zabel, O'Grady and Petacchi.
Photos: two images of MSR; Andrea Moletta (Gerolsteiner) losing control on a turn and wrapping himself around a lamppost, Oscar Freire winning at the line.


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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Douglas James Gajus Jr., 45, of Sherrills Ford, passed away May 13, 2011, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at E. F. Drum Funeral Home.
Margie Mae Earle Williams, 71, of Vale, died Friday, May 13, 2011. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Justin Houser officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Kevin Michael Caldwell, 56, of Maiden, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Caldwell family.
Arthur Alfred Lutz, 87, of Newton, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011, at Catawba Valley Medical in Hickory. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Lutz family.
Calvin William Reynolds, 72, of Maiden, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Reynolds family.
Somboune Simalayvong, 59, of Newton, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Catawba Valley Palliative CareCenter of Catawba Valley. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011, at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory.
Carol Lail, 86, of Hickory, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.
DeEtte Wilson Cauthen, 86, of Hickory, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, surrounded by her family at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center from heart failure following surgery. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. May 18 at the home of Jackie and Allen Finley, 4385 Second St. Lane, NW, in Hickory.


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- Why I think all organic is good organic
- September Product Pick: Love Grown Foods Hot Oats
Is it OK to buy organic at big-box stores? Or does that kind of purchasing decision undercut smaller producers while creating a bigger environmental footprint?
I believe in organic. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that I think organic food production is the single most important solution for the planet, because of its far-reaching implications: from saving honeybees and the Gulf of Mexico to, yes, feeding the world.
But unquestionably, the movement continues to experience growing pains, as Jody Mason explores in this month's Delicious Living story, "Big Organic" (found online as "Is Big Organic Bad?"). Even though we have a long way to go before chemical toxins and industrial feedlots become a thing of the past (I long for the day when we say, "what were we thinking?"), more people are seeking out organic and non-GMO foods. And with that comes challenges and compromises, both for producers and shoppers.
For example, I buy almost all of my family's food at our neighborhood grocery store, which carries a large selection of organic produce and packaged goods … but I admit, when I'm throwing a dinner party I'm glad I can buy giant packs of organic chicken breasts at the big-box store down the highway. The way I figure it, buying anything organic pushes of the pendulum in the right direction; but am I hurting smaller organic producers with my choice?
I'm grateful for articles like Jody's that raise these questions. But good conversation is never one-way; we want to hear what you think.
Is large-scale organic production the only hope for sustainable food? Or do the required compromises negate the good? Let us know your opinion by posting a comment below or on Facebook.
And while you're at it, pick up some of this month's organic bounty at your local store and try your hand at home canning—consider it your own small-scale enterprise to preserve organic integrity.


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A judge has appointed a Phoenix-area psychiatrist to examine a convicted serial killer who has asked to be executed quickly.
Judge Roland Steinle of Maricopa County Superior Court appointed Dr. Gwen Levitt is to conduct a mental competency examination of Dale Hausner.
He was sentenced to death for six murders that were among random shootings that terrorized the Phoenix area in 2005 and 2006.
Steinle says Levitt will determine whether Hausner is competent to skip further appeals.
A similar review found he was competent to be sentenced.
The Arizona Supreme Court decided Hausner's one automatic appeal by upholding his convictions and sentences.
Hausner didn't acknowledge guilt during his trial, but he said before being sentenced that death should be his penalty to help the surviving victims and victims' relatives heal.
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Long Island (island, United States)
Long Island (1990 pop. 6,861,454), 1,723 sq mi (4,463 sq km), 118 mi (190 km) long, and from 12 to 20 mi (19–32 km) wide, SE N.Y.; fourth largest island of the United States and the largest outside Alaska and Hawaii. It is separated from Staten Island by the Narrows, from Manhattan and the Bronx by the East River, and from Connecticut by the Long Island Sound; on the south is the Atlantic Ocean. Long Island comprises four counties—Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk; Kings (coextensive with Brooklyn) and Queens are part of New York City.
Eastern Long Island has two flukelike peninsulas that are separated by Peconic Bay. The northern fluke, terminating in Orient Point, follows part of the Harbor Hill moraine, a hilly ridge that extends west along N Long Island to the Narrows and was deposited by melting ice during the last stage of the Pleistocene period. The southern fluke, terminating in Montauk Point, follows the Ronkonkoma moraine, a somewhat older morainal ridge that extends west to join the Harbor Hill moraine at Lake Success. Low, wooded hills, capped by glacial deposits lie north of the moraines and contrast with a broad, low-lying outwash plain to the south; the highest point on the island is c.400 ft (120 m) above sea level. Long beaches, backed by dunes and shallow lagoons, fringe the south shore; the north shore has low cliffs and is deeply indented by bays.
With no large streams, water supply is limited and is obtained from groundwater or from reservoirs on the mainland. Large recharge basins catch surplus rainwater to replenish underground supplies, and strict conservation measures have been imposed to prevent further contamination of groundwater from sewage disposal and detergents and from encroachment by seawater.
Both the Dutch and the English established farming, whaling, and fishing settlements on Long Island, but it remained sparsely settled until railroads, bridges, and highways provided easy access to New York City. The Long Island Expressway is particularly high-trafficked. Industrial and residential growth occurred rapidly after World War II, and in the 1970s and 80s development further intensified. Farming has declined in importance and changed in nature over time in E Long Island; fields of potatoes have been replaced in part by housing developments and by wine grapes and other more lucrative crops. Sand and gravel are quarried from the island's glacial deposits. Sport and commercial fishing is important on the south and east coasts. The south shore, a popular recreational area, includes Fire Island National Seashore, Robert Moses and Jones Beach state parks, Coney Island, and parts of Gateway National Recreation Area. The Hamptons are an affluent residential and beach community.
La Guardia and John F. Kennedy International airports are on W Long Island; the Brookhaven National Laboratory is in the east. Among the many higher-education institutions are the State Univ. of New York campuses at Stony Brook and Westbury, Long Island Univ., Adelphi Univ., Hofstra Univ., and branches of New York City universities.
In 1995 a state law was signed resolving the highly contentious issue of development of the 100,000-acre (40,500-hectare) Pine Barrens on E Long Island. A forest preserve was established, with a core of 52,500 acres (21,260 hectares) in which development would cease or be severely limited and a surrounding area in which development would be regulated and assisted. In 1997 an agreement was reached to preserve the remains of a 400-year-old fort built by Cutchogue Indians.
See B. Bookbinder, Long Island (1983); M. Tucker, ed., Long Island Writers & Writings (1985).


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Want More Paid Time Off Work? Move to France!
Do you ever feel like you are overworked and underpaid? Well, if you live in the United States, you probably are getting shafted when it comes to vacation days and paid holidays - at least, compared to the rest of the world.