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AnyMeeting Releases Meeting 4.0 Web Conferencing
AnyMeeting has announced the release of a major update to its web-based conferencing software, Meeting. The jump to version 4.0 provides users with an updated interface alongside increased support for WebRTC and high-definition video. New mobile apps are also landing as part of the package.
AnyMeeting is branding this upgrade effort as the company's opportunity to create more natural interactions between audioconference and videoconference attendees. Costin Tuculescu, the founder and CEO of AnyMeeting, spoke about that point. He said the changes to Meeting were made possible with his company's many years of experience.
"In addition to delivering rich new video and audio capabilities, we wanted to democratize the online meeting and make it more like like an in-person meeting, where we can rely on social cues and natural interactions to drive conversation and collaboration. This means more freedom over muting controls, sharing controls, and a better sense of who did what in the meeting," Tuculescu continued.
It appears easy enough to give meeting participants access to muting control and to democratize the hierarchy of meetings. However, giving participants a full sense of a meeting's history requires a nuance that only today's most advanced audio and video can make possible. AnyMeeting has tackled this problem by giving users native controls of as many features as possible.
For instance, previous versions of Meeting allowed users to upload videos to YouTube. Then those users could share links within AnyMeeting to guide conference participants to streaming video on the companion website. Although this may appear convenient to an extent, it moves participants out of a meeting so they can see content. It breaks the flow of the proceedings.
Meeting 4.0 allows for uploading of videos within the conference itself; users can then play back the video from their dashboards. No site switching necessary. The flow of the meeting is maintained.
This is possible because of Meeting 4.0's full support for WebRTC. Its improved recording capabilities also allow the online platform to capture the videos users will upload and play during a session. Participants will also have the chance to see high-definition video in their sessions and experience that same high definition during playback. Support for Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets brings these features in new mobile apps to all users on the go. Mobile participants will also have access to high-definition video, text chat, and note taking.


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If you haven't purchased any of the new Silver Glimmer Paper (121790) it's a must item for your Christmas cards. In fact, it will dress up your Halloween cards too. I won't mention the other holiday the glimmer paper would be perfect for, but you know which one I'm talking about (hint: it falls in the month of February.
Thanks for stopping by! Now go stamp something. : )

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Sunday, April 25
i ❤ faces: Smiles!
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MABTON - The Mabton School Board last night (Monday) was told the school district stayed within its budget for the 2012-13 academic year.
Finance Director Gina Grow provided the school board with the final copy of the district's budget to be certified. She said the school district spent $65,000 less than was anticipated for the year.
She said that figure, however, could have been negative had the school district paid for technology upgrades it had planned for. Instead, the technology upgrades will be completed during the current academic year. The Mabton School District has received grant funding for the upgrades.
Grow said the 2012-13 general fund ending balance is just more than $2 million. "Seventy-eight percent of the budget is spent on salaries," Grow said.
Expenditures for the 2012-13 year amounted to nearly $9.4 million.
The balance remaining in the transportation vehicle fund was high at the end of the reporting year. Grow said the district used the funds to purchase a bus at the beginning of the year and anticipates another bus purchase before the 2013-14 academic year is complete.
Also noted was the debt services fund, which pays for the school district's current bond. Grow said the bond is scheduled to expire at the end of 2014.
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|The dent after popped back out before sticker is applied.
|The view out the front door
|The first tree in the row
|The truck was in the little drive under the tree
|Hit the edge of my flower bed
|Messed up our maple tree
|The one on the pasture
|another view of the one on the pasture
It took all day to clean up the mess. As I am typing this farmer is still outside mowing up all the leaves and it is 8:00 at night. I will try to take some more pictures tomorrow after it is all cleaned up.
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A few things I've noticed on-line (since I haven't gotten the football pics yet):
The Sunrise Circle Jacket: I didn't find it that flattering until I found this picture on Kate Gilbert's blog.
Also by Kate: I love these mitts! Don't ask me what I'd do with mitts here, but apparently Canada is expecting a harsh winter, and I will be coming home at some point.
I haven't listened to this yet, but it looks interesting.
Its not much, but I was in a conference for the past couple of days, so I haven't been on the internet much.


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Considering the very local and national conversation this country is having regarding quality of life, addressing the lingering racial divides, issues of inequality, political and community leadership, Mayor Emanuel's annual budget address took a more pensive tone than in recent years. Instead of focusing on pension deficits and plugging budget holes resulting from years of kicking the financial can down the road, the Mayor focused on the importance of mentoring young people, providing first jobs and job training, and how critical it is to develop every community, not just those in or near the central business district. With the immediate needs of pensions behind him (due to the recently passed water tax increase for the Municipal Employees Pension Fund, the increase in property taxes for Police and Fire and the increased 911 surcharge for the city's Laborers) he could focus the budget address on his goals for rebuilding communities.
Mayor Emanuel touted his partnership with a local non-profit who is helping to find mentors for the city's public school students, his summer jobs program for high school students and the Community Catalyst Fund. The fund will kick off with an initial investment from the city which, after three years, will total $100 million. The fund will be used to attract other investors who will then invest in businesses in neighborhoods that would benefit the most from targeted commercial development. We are uncertain at this time where the city's portion of the money will come from, but are interested in learning more about this initiative and how it may coincide with the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund which will funds directly accessible to developers and business owners to build in recently established retail thrive zones.
To the extent that the Mayor and City Council hold the line on taxes, costly labor mandates and other regulations that make doing business in the city more expensive and complex than in similarly situated areas, or the surrounding suburbs, it is possible to achieve diverse neighborhood development that thrives. CRMA stands ready to help in that effort, understanding that addressing the needs of residents and employers are not mutually exclusive ideas. We are cautiously optimistic that the city will re-commit itself to finding compromise with employers and put forth positive legislation that is helpful to the people that employ the city's residents. In a spirit of bridging divides, the members of CRMA hope the new budget year will facilitate better communication and changes to laws and administrative procedures that will allow employers to solidify their longevity and investment in Chicago's neighborhoods.
The department budget hearings will kick off on Monday, October 17th with the city's annual budget overview. A public hearing has been scheduled for November 1st.
You can read the Mayor's budget address here.
Regulations on Packaged Goods License Holders
Sponsors: Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward), Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward), Ald. Proco Joe Moeno (1st Ward) and Ald. James Cappleman (46th Ward)
Committee: License and Consumer Protection
This proposal adds to current restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol. It would prohibit packaged goods license holders from selling single containers of wine or liquor less than 25 fluid ounces or single servings of beer or malt liquor regardless of size between the hours of 12:01am and the legally established hour of opening for purposes of selling alcohol. As a reference, the legal hour of opening for selling alcohol is 7:00am from Monday – Saturday and 11:00am on Sundays, with the exception of supermarkets which can open at 8:00am on Sundays.
Eligibility of Persons Doing or Seeking to Do Business with the City
Sponsors: Ald. George Cardenas (12th Ward), Ald. Daniel Solis (25th Ward), Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th Ward) and 20 others
Committee: License and Consumer Protection
This proposal adds to the list of things that would make a person ineligible to do business with the city or renew a contract with the city. If a person or business entity has been adjudicated guilty or found liable in a judicial or administrative proceeding of violating the Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave ordinance, the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act or any similar law at the federal, state or local level regulating wage rates, then they will be declared ineligible to do business with the city. In addition, if an employer has entered into two or more settlements within the span of a year with IDOL regarding wage rate violations, the city will conduct an investigation as to whether the employer is ineligible to do business with the city or whether the license to do business should be revoked altogether. Persons seeking a business license can be denied such license if they are found guilty or liable of violating the Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave law.
Establishing Retail Thrive Zones
Sponsor: Ald. Carrie Austin (34th Ward)
Heeding the many calls for commercial growth in the neighborhoods, the city identified 8 areas where establishing retail and table-service restaurants is a high priority and where retail growth can have a catalytic effect on other development. Using the recently developed complex that will house the Whole Foods, Starbucks and Chipotle in Englewood as a guide, the city is looking for other areas to achieve the same success. These zones will be the direct recipients of revenue from the recently established Neighborhood Opportunity Fund that developers pay into in order to increase density in high rise developments in other parts of the city. Retailers and restaurants that are interested in opening in these designated areas can work with the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development to access funding and tax incentives available. Retail thrive zones can be found in the following neighborhoods: Austin, Back of the Yards, Bronzeville, Chatham, Englewood, South Chicago, West Humboldt Park and West Pullman.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 31, 2016 with a sunset date of December 31, 2019
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10am in the Council Chambers.
Tanya Triche
Vice President & General Counsel


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Crohn's disease is an Inflammatory bowel disease that effects the digestive tract. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, fever, fatigue, and bloating. Sufferers also experience a loss of appetite resulting in weight loss and many experience pain during bowel movements and rectal bleeding. It is a chronic condition that is thought to be the result of a overacting immune system which leads to the inflammation of the digestive tract. It can result in ulcers in the intestines and the thickening of intestinal walls.
Crohn's disease can affect the full span of the digestive tract from where the food comes in (mouth) to where the food goes out (rectum). Everybody who suffers from Crohn's disease experiences the symptoms differently and it can range from mild to severe. It is a difficult disease for doctors to pin down and, most often, immune suppressing medication is prescribed along with suggestions of diet and life style changes. Being a difficult disease to pin down, half of all people who suffer from Crohn's seek alternative treatments for their inflammatory bowel disease. More often than not, the treatment that they tend to gravitate towards is Aloe Vera.
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Aloe Vera is a plant that has been blessing humankind with its natural healing powers since the birth of the first great civilizations. This small desert succulent with white dotted green lancelets has been the preferred herbal remedy for cuts, scrapes, and burns for hundreds of years and it can still be found in homes today. While most people know about aloe's external healing powers, what many do not know is that the healing compounds in the inner gel can also work internally.
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Aloe Vera Juice that has been safely prepared for consumption is available in many health stores. You can also harvest your own gel from your own plant. Just be sure to wash away the sticky yellowish residue that coats the gel first because it can cause diarrhea and intestinal pain.
Yulia Berry is an independent health researcher and author of the best selling e-book on aloe vera - Aloe - Your Miracle Doctor. She distributes a weekly newsletter regarding great home remedies and has written another popular e-book "Pharmacy in Vegetables" and dozens of natural health articles published on hundreds of websites worldwide.
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Dream XI: The 'Never Played in the Premier League' EditionMay 12, 2014
Dream XI: The 'Never Played in the Premier League' Edition
The Champions League (formerly the European Cup) has done the job of allowing England's top clubs to play against the best players the continent has to offer, but what would happen if Ronaldinho, at the peak of his powers, played against West Bromwich Albion twice a year?
You cannot help but think the Brazilian would have a field day.
To that point, who are the best footballers to never play a second in the Premier League?
Bleacher Report explores...
Before you read this and become enraged, let us sort the parameters.
While Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Rivaldo or Roberto Carlos would have set the Premier League alight, creating a Dream XI from a pool of retired footballers in the Premier League era (1992-present) would be exhaustive.
One XI cannot do the breadth of talent justice, so a pool of active players seems a more plausible ambition.
To accommodate the selections, our employed formation is the 4-3-3.
GK: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Surely you were not expecting Victor Valdes?
Gianluigi Buffon is an ageless wonder. While Iker Casillas might thank Jose Mourinho and Diego Lopez for his omission, the Italian keeper's ability to be a fulcrum for Serie A champions in 2014 is incredible.
The Juventus captain is essentially his own bus; possessing cat-like reflexes, veteran savvy and unequaled defensive leadership, who else would you want between Premier League goalposts but Buffon?
While he (likely) will never grace an English shirt, without doubt, the 36-year-old shot-stopper will be on the world's television sets come June—making his fifth World Cup roster for the Azzurri.
Consolation every four years it seems.
Which Premier League side?
If any top side in the Premier League needed a world-class goalkeeper over the past eight years, Arsenal are the club.
The free-flowing, decadent football Arsene Wenger installed in north London has been let down frequently by defensive and mental frailty. Buffon would have remedied both problems upon his arrival.
RB: Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
Why are there two Ps in "Philipp?" Rather inefficient considering...
Digressing from stereotypes, Bayern Munich's jack-of-all-trades, Philipp Lahm, takes his rightful place in our fantastical lineup. In this XI, the Bavarian skipper is needed as a right-back, something he has been lauded for since 2005-06.
Playing for Pep Guardiola and the German national side seemingly everywhere, Lahm's made a great case for being the best all-round footballer on the planet (Yaya Toure may take offence).
The German's "football brain" is unquestionably genius. Assuming he will never play for an English team, the Premier League will never completely understand how impressive Lahm's footballing instincts are.
Which Premier League side?
There has not been an abundance of world-class right full-backs in the Premier League era. A certain exception being made for Manchester United's Gary Neville.
Neville's decorated Old Trafford reign reached its denouement around 2007—Lahm would have been the perfect player to step into Neville's boots.
Maybe the sustained excellence of both United and Bayern Munich is a factor in this evaluation, or might it be as simple as red-kit continuity?
CB: Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)
Our second Juventus player (be patient for the third), Giorgio Chiellini enters the centre of this XI's defence.
The word "joke" adequately describes the fact Chiellini has never been named in a UEFA or FIFA XI. Apparently Sergio Ramos is the better option?
The Italian unit is Serie A's version of John Terry—minus the controversy and general disdain. Powerful, quick and a ball magnet, Chiellini's "adjustment period" to the Premier League might take an hour.
Which Premier League side?
Arsenal have already received Gigi Buffon from this experiment, why not give them his running mate? The grit Chiellini plays with could be used at the Emirates.
Gunners love Per Mertesacker, Thomas Vermaelen and Laurent Koscielny, but the trio have not exactly brought water to the trophy drought occurring in north London.
Should Arsenal beat Hull City in the FA Cup final on 17 May, fair enough, but that said—Chiellini in red would have been an instrumental piece to balancing an attack-minded Arsene Wenger side.
CB: Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan)
How this notion became has been generally put down to plying his trade in France we may never know, but Thiago Silva is widely considered the best centre-back in the world. This list takes that understanding to heart.
The game of Giorgio Chiellini looks compatible with the physical nature of English football; the Brazilian's transition, however, might take a bit longer, but a player of his quality would find his groove eventually.
His international centre-back partner, David Luiz, has found the art of Premier League defending rather difficult, whether Silva would suffer a similar fate in an EPL midfield seems highly unlikely, but the idea is rather interesting.
Which Premier League side?
Martin Demichelis. Demichelis, Martin. Really?
Manchester City are one of the only teams on Earth who could afford the Brazilian. Conveniently enough, the Citizens desperately need a player like Silva on their teamsheet.
Joleon Lescott, Matija Nastasic and the aforementioned Demichelis are not the solutions to pairing with Vincent Kompany. As defence is arguably their only "weakness," Silva would put a rapid ending to those issues.
This particular "Premier League side" logic may actually be plausible.
LB: Marcelo (Real Madrid)
While Ashley Cole may be the first-choice left-back for many in a revisionist history of the past decade, Real Madrid's Marcelo is the next best option—or possibly the best option.
Marcelo has been an integral component of Los Merengues' success since 2007; the Brazilian international's attributes of pace, power and technical prowess make him a difficult proposition marauding from the back four.
The Brazilian is also a heady defender and proficient tackler—a full-back ready to contend with the Premier League's (or any league's) right-sided midfielders/wingers.
Which Premier League side?
Arsenal have needed a left-back since selling Cole to Chelsea for £5 million and William Gallas.
If the point has not been clearly established already: Arsenal are worth $1.33 billion (£786 million), according to Forbes, yet have decided to be Scrooge-like with their funds—Mesut Ozil as the exception to the rule.
A wise game plan to make money—not so much to winning silverware.
Arsene Wenger has done well in attacking areas, but defensive midfield and the back four have been lackluster. As this list suggests, using saved capital to buy defenders and a goalkeeper might have seen a few more parades in north London.
CDM: Esteban Cambiasso (Inter Milan, Real Madrid)
Esteban Cambiasso is a glue guy. You might not appreciate the work, but without his diligence and fortitude, where would Inter Milan be?
A treble winner in Jose Mourinho's 2009-10 side, alongside Javier Zanetti (whose retirement sees his selection in this XI given to the other member of Inter's double pivot), Cambiasso was vital.
The Argentinian's ability to marshal a game almost single-handedly from a holding role is nothing short of amazing. Not blessed with blistering pace or brute strength, Cambiasso's positional awareness should be trademarked.
Were he successfully acquired by a Premier League side, they would have received a player sure to adjust quickly and thrive as a prerequisite.
Which Premier League side?
Liverpool's revival this season has been predicated on attacking football, but their last spell of success was a more balanced affair.
One might argue the combination of Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard in midfield was the engine behind a quartet of consecutive top-four finishes and the 2005 Champions League crown. When the Spanish international left—so did the Reds for a time.
The leadership and determination Cambiasso exudes are invaluable traits. In the transition period from 2009-10 to present, a player with the Argentinian's qualities would have been precious to Liverpool's stability over the likes of Raul Meireles, Javier Mascherano and Lucas.
CM: Andrea Pirlo (Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan)
You can save your "Dos Equis man" and Chuck Norris quips—Andrea Pirlo is, without doubt, "the most interesting man in the world."
Shame the world has not been afforded the opportunity to see his talents outside of the Champions League, the Europa League, Serie A or international competition. From amazing free kicks to "Panenka" penalties, Pirlo is the coolest customer in football.
Arguably the greatest technical player of his generation, the Italian's services would have seen his Premier League competition befuddled and supporters bewildered.
Which Premier League side?
If Carlo Ancelotti had his way, Pirlo—and his immense bag of tricks—would have relocated to west London in 2009. The Italian manager took control of Chelsea Football Club at the turn of the decade and thought to bring his San Siro maestro to Stamford Bridge.
In the end, Silvio Berlusconi played the role of spoiler—no surprises there.
How exactly Ancelotti was planning to work both Pirlo and Frank Lampard into his midfield remains unknown but had the duo worked—it is very possible the Premier League would not have found a better midfield duo for another half-century.
CM: Xavi (Barcelona)
Admit it, you would love to see Barcelona's midfield weekly navigate Premier League waters.
Spanish football's reputation is one of flair and technicality, compared to the English game of directness and strength. Diminutive players such as Xavi, some might say, would not stand a chance in the physical Premier League—but greatness tends to transcend style.
Xavi has proved over the past decade he is more than capable of dominating a game from the middle of the park; if the Barcelona and Spanish national side captain can find a pass in those kits, there is no reason to believe he could not with Premier League badges on his shirt.
Paired with the more advanced Andrea Pirlo in this XI, the passing ability of the two legends is unrivaled. Watching the duo adroitly pick out their attacking options would be something to behold.
Which Premier League side?
Xavi's obvious club is Arsenal. The north London side has traditionally played the most "tiki-taka"-styled football in England's top flight but as this is fictitious—why not think outside the proverbial box?
Everton are now in the business of playing free-flowing football with Roberto Martinez at the helm. In just one season at Goodison Park, the Spanish manager has taken David Moyes' outfit and made it more aesthetically pleasing.
Were a player like Xavi bought, the Toffees might well have qualified for the Champions League this year. Youth the likes of Ross Barkley are unquestionably talented, but the 20-year-old English starlet had just two assists in 34 EPL appearances this season—not good enough.
Combined with a like-minded countryman in Martinez, one wonders the possibilities. That being said, Xavi leaving Barcelona—for any club—seems the logical equivalent of looking for fish in the desert or camels in the ocean.
RAM/RW: Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich, Olympique de Marseille, Galatasaray)
What would Franck Ribery be if not a footballer? Some may wager an inmate.
The French international's on field comportment is rather fiery. You live with Ribery's moments of red mist as the winger is one in a select group of world-class options at his position. Pace, vision and tenacity are his hallmarks—something any Premier League club would covet.
As former Chelsea and Real Madrid man Arjen Robben is arguably the best one-footed player on the planet, he and his left boot play on the right side of Bayern Munich's formation. Hence, Ribery plays a left-sided role for the Bavarian outfit.
Capable in both channels, the Frenchman accommodates others in this XI by taking a place on the right wing.
Which Premier League side?
How do you replace Cristiano Ronaldo?
In two words or fewer: You cannot.
Manchester United gave the task a decent effort with Antonio Valencia (the pace) and Nani (the skill) but finding a player with Ronaldo's speed, technical ability and overall marketability is virtually impossible.
The second-best option for Manchester United's playing style under Sir Alex Ferguson would have been our hot-tempered Frenchman. It seems the Scottish legend agreed with this premise, as the Red Devils mulled over a £63 million bid for the Bayern winger in 2009, per The Guardian's Raphael Honigstein.
Obviously the move failed to launch, nevertheless, Ribery would have provided the "chalk on your boots" ethic United wingers have been known for.
LAM/LW: Ronaldinho (AC Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain)
Probably your favourite player's favourite player, Ronaldinho is an automatic selection in this XI.
You cannot help but feel slightly robbed as an English football consumer. This list proves many have evaded the Premier League's clutches but the renowned 2002 World Cup winner is a special case.
The shifty, tricky attacker was touted the best player in the world for the better part of three years and played permanently everywhere meaningful except Germany and England.
Had Ronaldinho played in the EPL, he would have been an attraction comparable with Big Ben.
Talk is cheap, YouTube montages on the other hand...
Which Premier League side?
Who cares?
It should have happened.
ST/CF: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
"Lock of the century" contender here.
Registering 234 goals from 276 La Liga appearances, Blaugrana's clinical No. 10 is the first-choice striker of his generation and is making an argument for the all-time spot.
Bar the 2011 Champions League Final against Manchester United, when playing vs. Premier League competition—namely Chelsea—Messi has struggled. However, you only play Chelsea twice in a Premier League campaign. The striker would have promoted sides and the usual suspects at the bottom to inflate his goal tally.
If Messi ever decides to venture from Catalonia, many will hope the Argentinian elects to join the world's most popular (and most demanding) domestic competition.
Which Premier League side?
You would think Manchester City and Chelsea are the only clubs bold enough to fathom the move.
The Blues seem to be wary of Financial Fair Play regulations, while the 2013-14 Premier League champions seem rather less worried.
Add the presence of Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta, along with former team-mate Yaya Toure—not to mention Jose Mourinho's previous feuds with Barcelona and his penchant for defensive mindedness—and the Citizens look the more plausible Premier League option for Messi.
Any and every team would be improved by the Argentinian—both in the goals department and with marketing. That said, Barcelona would want a pretty penny for their star.
Via TransferMarkt, Messi is worth 10.5 billion pennies (£105 million).
Good luck rolling all of those.
Honourable Mentions: The 23-Man Squad
In an attempt to save some surprise, we find the honourable mentions nearer the end.
As World Cup 23-man squads are all the rage this month, this is a 23-man squad consisting of players who missed the cut.
Player (Notable clubs for which they have played)
Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
Steve Mandanda (Olympique de Marseille)
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich, Schalke 04)
Eric Abidal (AS Monaco, Barcelona, Lyon)
Dani Alves (Barcelona, Sevilla)
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich)
Pepe (Real Madrid, FC Porto)
*Carles Puyol (Barcelona)
Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid, Sevilla)
Holding Midfielders
Daniele De Rossi (Roma)
Maxime Gonalons (Lyon)
Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)
**Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan)
Attacking Midfielders/Wingers
Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
Kaka (AC Milan, Real Madrid, Sao Paulo)
Thomas Mueller (Bayern Munich)
Neymar (Barcelona)
Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Ajax)
Strikers/Secondary Strikers
Oscar Cardozo (Benfica)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Ajax)
**Raul (Schalke 04, Real Madrid)
Francesco Totti (Roma)
*Leaving club, future unsure as to retirement
**Understood to be retiring at season's end
Comments Section: Who Ya Got?
As Pep Guardiola is attempting to say in the slide picture: "Who do you want?"
Make your own XI in the comments section; the names given show the possibilities are endless.
Three Discussion Points
Which players were left out who you think deserve to be mentioned?
Who would flop?
Name English players who would stand (or "would have stood" depending on age) the best chance of flourishing in Europe.


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Happy Friday Everyone!
Summer is quickly coming to an end and I am trying to get my fill of summer foods in. This includes tomatoes, corn, and summer squash. Almost everyday I eat a variation of this combo of veggies in some form. I plan to spend the weekend going to town on some recipes that I've been meaning to test out. I'm also going to be doing some work for SlutWalk Chicago, a movement that works to put an end to victim blaming, slut shaming, and street harassment.
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
Here are some of my favorite links from the interwebs this week:
Speaking of summer foods, Roasted Plum Ice Cream from A Cozy Kitchen
Are you in Chicago and looking to adopt a pet? Think of adopting from Chicago Animal Care & Control. Their pictures are the best.
Reasons why you should listen to Thao Nguyen, she's super awesome
Awkward Black Girl will be doing a series with HBO. I cannot wait.
Have you checked out The Militant Baker? She's one of my favorite body image bloggers.
Puppy Rooms at Colleges & Universities! Where was this when I was in undergrad?!


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Sunday, April 18, 2010
4 comments :
Okay my large belly laugh just scared my dogs. I love it. Damn that Asshole Body, he and Bob have to be related.ReplyDelete
Sometimes you've just gotta laugh at the absurdity of it all.
Oh and where can I get one of those key chains? LOL
Michelle :)
PS I love that John Mellancamp song
Thanks Michelle!!!!! It is absurd indeed -- definitely laughable, which is why I wrote this post.ReplyDelete
I'm pretty sure you can get those key chains at most medical clinics. Pharmacies tend to offer medications instead of these key chains.
Wishing you good body days,
LOL! At least they didn't remove your sense of humor as well :-DReplyDelete
Thanks Terri!!! You just have to laugh... I'm always laughing. Thanks for laughing with me!ReplyDelete
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"You and your pet deserve the best!" Patti
Ebony and Ivory
Click on any photo for a direct link to etsy.com
You can keep up to date with all my latest items for sale on etsy: www.lovesparisstudio.etsy.com and my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/photographyandjewelry "La vie est belle!" Life is beautiful! Patti
My daughter's name is Ivory so needless to say, I love this song...even though she was named for my love of the country, Africa...life has it's diversities and flavors. A sip here or there of something you have never tried will make you experience life to the fullest. Adopt a strange culture by trying to BLEND differences and you will understand HARMONY! by your friend Mary from branchonthebeadtree, ETSY, of course!ReplyDelete
Very nicely curated Patti :))
Thank you for posting my Black velvet and lace Jessica McClintock Dress in this fun blog, Paul McCartney, my past love, always loved him, supper bad crush....
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Chicago Cubs: Can This Year be the Year?March 27, 2009
The loveable losers?
The Chicago next years?
These names need to be removed from the mouths of all Chicago fans and non-fans alike.
In 1908, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series.
In 1945, the year we gained The Curse of the Billy Goat, the Chicago Cubs saw the World Series for the last time to date. We have gotten so close we could taste it, but somehow manage to mess up when it is within arms' reach. We won the Central Division titles the past two years in a row.
The capability is there, but why is it that when we get to the games that make or break us, we always break?
Is it management?
Can't blame Dusty Baker, and I don't see many people missing him, that is for sure. Lou Piniella is a self-proven great manager.
Is it really this curse getting us? If so, Boston broke the curse of the Great Bambino.
We can break the curse too. Right?
We have a team with strong players—they are experienced and play well together. Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee, Carlos Zambrano, Alfonso Soriano—these are some of our main players who know the game, the team, and each other.
Why crack under the pressure? Is it really that hard to keep playing the game? Are our nerves getting that bad? The same year Carlos Zambrano pitches a no-hitter for the first time in 36 years for the Cubs, we choke.
It looked like we had never played baseball a day in our life before. As promising as the past two seasons looked, winning anything past the Central Division title is near impossible for us.
Like any team, the dedication of the fans and players is there every year. They constantly fill the stands in Wrigley Field.
Can this be our year? Or is it another build up to let down?Let's hope for the best.
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I don't know why. Maybe because growing up my home didn't always feel like home to me. Not in the way a home should. Comfortable, cozy, happy and safe.
I always wanted a big rambling farmhouse on several acres- I've sort of explained my inspiration for this before. Years ago, I wanted the farm house but with out the farm. Now I want the farm too.
We have been very, very blessed to have been given the opportunity to live in and buy this house. So why am I still mooning over other homes?
I think in part because we never picked this house, really. We love it. But. There are things we wanted that we don't have. A space for The Husbands music. A fourth bedroom. A usable basement. Another acre (or few). Things I wanted that I don't have. A craft room. A house that needed some work. Walking into a ready made house makes it really hard for me to change things.
There are several things in the house that I want to change, or would change, but I won't. Because I have a hard time changing or getting rid of something that is perfectly fine and in good shape.
And so, we're in this home and it feels like home and it does feel like our home, but there's something missing. I don't know. I think because it was so ready (I mean, they even left gorgeous Stickly and Ethan Allen furniture!) we haven't really had to create a home.
Now that we've been here a year, we're learning more about what we need and want. Now what we need to do is learn how to make that work in this home. Because the fact is that I don't live in a big farmhouse. A farmhouse, yes - but a smaller one and a completely remodeled one.
We've added a few things -
like the fort,
and fire pit.
We still have a lot more to do with the land. Right now, with winter fast approaching - my thoughts are already inside.
Someday, maybe - we'll be in a position to remodel. Not now. Anything that happens now is quick and cosmetic.
You can see from my tumblr what sort of houses and areas I like. I just need to work on creating similar areas in our house, which is hard because of all the wood walls (likely something we will never change).
There are some things that I would like done sooner, rather than later:
Kids rooms. Paint and arrange better. The paint is fine, it's a lovely color - but it's the first time they've had their very own room and I want them to make it theirs.
Finish creating my sewing space. I've taken over a small corner of our room. Now I need to make it an official sewing space, without clashing with the rest of our room.
Paint the living room bookshelves. Our house needs a little lightening up.
Slipcover the pullout loveseat
Replace kitchen lighting
Create art area for the kids (this will be tough to make space for in the room we have allotted) Originally I was going to get rid of this gorgeous and uncomfortable chair, but someone started using it daily.
Things I do love about our house:
It's cozy.
Even though it's not big, it's the biggest place we've ever lived.
This tub.
The cool things in our woods.
And in the end, what I really want is a place that we all love. Not because of the space, or the design, but because we all feel safe and loved here. A place where we not only eat and sleep and live, but become alive and dream and create and grow. A home filled with music and laughter and family and friends.
What does home mean to you? What sorts of things or feelings are most important to you in a home?


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No trip to London is complete without a visit to Harrods!
This was the price of a nice piece of Salmon... 95 quid!!! eeeekkkk!
We left London and drove up to visit the fisherman's dad in Nottingham. We visited the castle and found the gardens to be in bloom with all the lovely spring flowers, I don't know what this one is but it caught my eye.
As usual the castle was decorated with gargoyles and other concrete beasties.
The oldest pub in England is here in Nottingham, it has small doors and low ceilings as they weren't very big people back in the olden days!
I must add that it is the coldest day ever recorded here in Melbourne in May, there has been snow up in the Alps (nearly 20cm in Falls creek) ski season could be massive this year!! We had snow up in the Dandenongs which is only about 45min drive from here..... my friend just said its very cold, to which I replied... cold enough to snow!! LOL


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James Leary Flood Mansion. It is such a wonderful location, as it offers everything that my clients typically want: outdoor space for ceremony and/or cocktails, clean marble interior and stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. This wedding was a lot of fun, as Natalie and John really hired a fabulous team that made the wedding run so smoothly. Their guests were thrilled with all the details that they thought of, and the food that was so perfectly executed by Betty Zlatchin Catering.
We are very excited to share these images from Janae Shields:
The list of vendors that made this wedding so perfect were:
Florist: Hunt Littlefield
Djay: Denon & Doyle
Ceremony Musicians: Starlite Strings
Cake: Gabby with Cake Coquette
Lighting and Draping: Got Light
Videography: Thomas Hughes Video
Valet Parking: California Parking
Happy Planning!
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Thursday, August 26
Natalie + John | James Leary Flood Mansion | June 26
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- robbieschlosser2 said...
Hi Kathryn,
Congratulations for coordinating another fabulous event. Not just another hotel ballroom (though there's nothing inherently wrong with a hotel ballroom -- just takes a little extra effort to make it unique), the Flood Mansion affords a remarkable array of gorgeous, distinctive features. Looks like they inspired you and your team to create a truly memorable celebration. Stunning photos, showing many fine personal touches carried out with flair and elegance.
- August 29, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- Dream A Little Dream Events said...
Thank you Robbie, your comments are really very kind! Hope to see you soon.
- August 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM
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The last month has been one of great highs!!!! There has been no greater experience in my life than participating in the birth of my first grandchild. I have a grandson. I did not know how satisfying it could be to watch my child give birth and begin to mother a child. She has always been a delight to me, trying to parent my children (her siblings) long before she should have been concerning herself with others behavior.
I have spent every moment I could helping in any way that she would let me. Remembering my own birth experiences, and falling in love with each of my own children, I wanted to give her space to get to know her newborn at her own pace. Additionally, I have been reminded of the early days of her life. I had her at home with a midwife and her father. When I married, I already had a child and he was 8 when she was born. He was able to participate and cut the umbilical cord. I had him in a hospital, back when they used to strap you on the table and take you to a "delivery" room. The experience of the home birth was such a juxtaposition of my first child, that I was forever ruined to the medical model of childbirth.
Even as I look forward to dinner with them tonight, I know that I will fall in love with this new child more and more, this child of my child.
The third of my four children got her motorcycle license this month. This has been so much fun. She is frightened of a motorcycle, however decided that she could ride a scooter. I took her out for her first ride, first leading her, watching in the mirror, then following her. Every stop sign and stop light reminded me of more safety tips that I needed to impart. Have you ever noticed how quiet a scooter is? I did not realize how strongly I believed the adage that 'loud pipes save lives', but, I guess I do. Quiet scooters require even more safety tips!!!!
I watched her as she rode in front of me, realizing that this child would outride me in no time, should she decide that she wants to ride a motorcycle. She has a good seat, corners nicely, and thinks she's going to live forever. She is having so much fun. I bought the helmet, the mesh jacket, the boots, the gloves, and was happy to see a picture of her riding down the road with ALL of the safety gear on.
All in all, this month has been joyous and exciting. Last year I told my husband that there was nothing that would keep us from going to Sturgis this year. In December, my daughter who was having difficulty getting pregnant, called to say she was pregnant and the baby was coming at the end of July. I texted my honey and told him that the only thing that would keep me from Sturgis in 2012 was going to happen; the baby was coming. My daughter assures me that no baby will be coming in 2013.
Next year in Sturgis!!!!


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The Moon's dreamy tie to nebulous Neptune can mean we are more sensitive to our surroundings and may have increased empathy for those around us.
But this blend of energies can also enhance our imagination encouraging us to dream big dreams, or to escape into a book or inspiring movie. For your FREE Daily Horoscope Thursday 13th July 2017 please see below…
Horoscopes Thursday 13th July 2017
Aries 21 March – 20 April
You may be in two minds as to whether to follow your own inclinations or focus on domestic matters and homely responsibilities. If you're to relish the coming days then making time for those you're closest to could ease your conscience. But you might also crave some alone time over the next day or so, as the opportunity for quiet reflection could inspire creative ideas.
Taurus 21 April – 21 May
Should you opt for the tried and trusted or go for something a bit different? While stable routines can enable you to relax and not have to worry about anything, the same cannot be said of moving into the unknown. Yet, with Mars angling towards Uranus, you could find yourself irresistibly drawn to an opportunity and quite excited too, even if it's also a little daunting Taurus.
Gemini 22 May – 21 June
There might be a way to proceed over coming days that can bolster your sense of financial security. This could involve working on a budget that enables you to better know where you stand. And money-making ideas that could boost cash flow can appeal too. Even so, the Moon's tie with Neptune can see you being very generous because it feels good to do so.
Cancer 22 June – 23 July
The Moon's merger with Neptune in your sector of far horizons can see you yearning for something different, but you may have a greater tendency to daydream rather than to act. However, as this blend of energies can heighten the imagination, you might also draw inspiration from some of the ideas you have, and it is possible one of these could flourish at another time.
Leo 24 July – 23 August
With Venus in your leisure sector, the coming days look to be lively and socially upbeat. If you have plans to attend a party or to take part in other fun events, then you'll likely have a great time. Even so, you could find that certain memories capture your attention and because of this, you could be drawn to connect with an old flame or friend, or have a strong yearning to do so.
Virgo 24 August – 23 September
Your tendency today may be to give way to others and to go with their plans rather than your own. With muted energies blurring the lines between your needs and those of another, you may find it easier to go with the flow than cause any disruption. But over coming days a somewhat rebellious vibe could change this and you might feel like doing more of your own thing Virgo.
Libra 24 September – 23 October
With Mercury, the planet of communication in sync with Jupiter, your ability to put others at their ease can work to your advantage. If you're keen to make the most of the days ahead, don't wait for opportunities to fall into your lap, but use your people skills to make useful connections and to gather more information. Keep your focus though, as attention can be easily diverted.
Scorpio 24 October – 22 November
Events could take a different turn to those planned. Bearing this in mind, your horoscope suggests you should prepare for every eventuality rather than presume that the coming days will unfold exactly as they should. It doesn't necessarily mean that you have to abandon an idea or even a trip, but it does suggest that flexibility may be an asset as even the best laid plans could unravel Scorpio.
Sagittarius 23 November – 21 December
For someone who loves to explore new terrain, you might feel like taking a back seat and staying out of the limelight for a short while. Rather than make the coming days a time of non-stop activity, the chance to take life easy could appeal more Archer. Don't feel you have to say yes to every invite in order to keep everyone happy, rather consider focusing on what's best for you.
Capricorn 22 December – 20 January
If you are hoping to close a deal or come to an arrangement over the next day or so, then it might be worth looking into things in more depth. And, if you aren't sure of what exactly is involved, then checking the details would certainly be in your best interests. On another note though, the resources needed to get a project up and running could become available if you ask for them.
Aquarius 21 January – 19 February
The inspiration to increase your fitness routine or perhaps to lose weight could come from reading a book or browsing the Internet. However, with the Moon, your health planet, linking to Neptune, you could make better choices by listening to your instincts today. The latest diet fad may not suit you at all, but you could gain much benefit from trying a more intuitive approach.
Pisces 20 February – 20 March
The current blend of energies can be a call to reflect on your activities and how much they contribute to your overall satisfaction and happiness. The chances are that you may need to relegate one or two options to the bottom of your list and elevate certain others to the top. However, with an ethereal influence on the cards, you may be happier to go with the flow today.
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It's official - NeNe Leakes will be making her way back to Bravo's The Real Housewives of Atlanta for its tenth season.
After taking a hiatus for part of the eighth season and all of the ninth, Leakes took to Instagram to confirm that she will be a regular on the show in the upcoming new episodes. Yep, she has officially received her peach once again.
Leakes posted a photo of herself wearing a crown and holding a peach in a wine glass. Before fans were left to come up with their own conclusions, Leakes confirmed the news in the Instagram caption.
"It's been a long process but we've finally reached an agreement! All Hail the Queen for season 10 of #RHOA @bravotv #thethreatisback"
If that wasn't enough, she followed it up with another picture of herself not only eating a peach but holding four in her hand.
While this could clearly be some sort of hint that she has all of the control in the palm of her hands, she nearly confirmed that in the caption as well.
"Got my eyes closed thinking bout how imma get you b****es together! Let's go #RHOA #thethreatisback #Queen #eatmypeach"
Apparently, fans are more than excited about Leakes and her return to the popular reality show.
One commented with, "Lol not the threat! Yassss Ms. NeNE! U & Kenya gone drag these [girls]."
Another fan added, "Somebody need to straighten out that show," while another wrote, "So happy the queen is back. Now I can enjoy the show... I've been here for this"
One fan even hinted, "They are not ready sis."
Leakes' comeback on the show comes after rumors of Cynthia Bailey and Phaedra Parks not returning to the show.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns to Bravo this fall. Keep up with Enstars for the latest on casting news.


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I was just struck by the video I'm putting in this post of a mother elephant saving her offspring from drowning in a water hole at Kruger National Park in South Africa.
You'd expect nothing less from a mother of any species to protect her young, so in that sense the video is unremarkable.
But there's always something heartwarming in the scenes like this one, involving the elephants. And it goes beyond the sense of drama:
Will the baby elephant be saved? What happens when the mother gets stuck and in a bad position?
I think we're all drawn to selfless acts, be they the instinct or love between animals, or the same thing between humans. Maybe we like the animal incidents a little better, because we know the motivation is less complicated than in humans
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In 2010 the aerobatic division of the Frecce Tricolori comes to its 50th anniversary, wich will be acclaimed on 11th and 12th September at Rivolto Airport.
The Frecce Tricolori (Italian, actually Tricolour Arrows), clearly accepted as the 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron is the affirmation aggregation of the Italian Air Force, based at Rivolto Air Force Base, in the north-eastern Italian arena of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, arena of Udine. They were formed in 1961 as an Air Force team, replacing antecedent teams that had been sponsored by assorted commands by the end of the 1920s.
The aggregation flies the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat aircraft able of 898 km/h at sea level, with nine aircraft and a abandoned (the accomplished amount of aircraft of any aerobatic aggregation in the world).
The Frecce Tricolori accord to the bequest of the absolute Italian community.
Pagani Zonda Tricolore Technical Specifications
• Mercedes Benz AMG engine, Power: 670 hp, Torque: 780 Nm
• Carbon-titanium monocoque
• ECU, Traction control, ABS by Bosch Engineering
• Inconel/titanium exhaust system coated with ceramic
• Suspensions in magnesium and titanium
• Cima sequential gearbox (6 speed), robotized by Automac enginnering
• APP monolitic wheels forged in aluminium and magnesium
o front 9x19
o rear 12,5x20
• Pirelli PZero tyres
o front 255/35/19
o rear 335/30/20
• Brembo brakes in carbo-ceramic self ventilated with hydraulic servo brake
o front 380x34 mm, monolitic 6 piston caliper
o rear 380x34 mm, monolitic 4 piston caliper
• Dry weight 1.210 kg
• Weight distribution in driving condition: 47% front, 53% rear
• Acceleration
o 0-100 km/h in 3.4 s
o 0-200 km/h in 9.6 s
• Braking
o 100-0 km/h in 2.1 s
o 200-0 km/h 4.3 s
• Maximum side acceleration: 1,45 G (with road tyres)
• Downforce at 300 kph: 750 kg


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Let's also say that wagon is on the Oregon Trail.
Well, yesterday, I broke my arm. But no worries, I paid a fellow traveler $25 dollars to help me, took one day of rest, and awoke today, ready to hit the trail again. I am, however, a day behind, so I'll have to double time it to make it to Oregon before winter.
Day Four: A Habit I Wish I Didn't Have
-I correct people's grammar. All the time. It's a sick compulsion. I should really stop. But there are few things that assault my ears like the misuse of "me" and "I" (think: Brandi and I went to movies or Would you like to go to the movies with Brandi and me?). This extends to Facebook and texts (there, their, they're; your, you're and shorthand such as u, thx, ur welcome, plz, etc.)
**Also, Hillary and I are always sending each other examples of people making words up (What exactly is a "worldwind?"). I suppose, though, that is a habit I like because stupid people, while infuriating, are hilarious.
I feel certain there are plenty other habits I should get rid of, so feel free to leave me a constructive comment should the mood strike you.
Oh, wow, the reason I'm writing this blog: I procrastinate.
This is my general attitude toward deadlines: "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." -Douglas Adams
Day Five: 15 Songs That are the Soundtrack of Your Life
I have such a RANDOM taste in music. And I in no way profess to be one of those people who is cool enough to like random indy bands. My Pandora stations include Cabaret, Cher, Ray LaMontagne, and Miles Davis. Here is my paper-writing Grooveshark playlist:
(1) Don't You Want to Stay -- Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson
(2) Wilkommen -- Cabaret
(3) Forget About the Boy -- Thoroughly Modern Millie
(4) Club Can't Even Handle Me Right Now -- Flo Rida
(5) Start Me Up/Livin' On a Prayer -- Glee Cast
(6) Valerie -- Amy Winehouse
(7) Poker Face -- Lea Michele and Idina Menzel
(8) Time Warp -- Rocky Horror Picture Show
(9) Sweet Transvestite -- RHPS
(10) I Can Make You a Man -- RHPS
(11) Hot Patootie -- RHPS
(12) 'Long As I'm Here With You -- Thoroughly Modern Millie
(13) Candles -- Hey Monday
(14) Jolene -- Ray LaMontagne
(15) Raise You Glass -- Pink
And one bonus:
(16) Rollin' in the Deep -- Adele
See? It's not great taste, but it's my taste. So get over it.


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At dusk i photographed her in front of an amazing mosaic made by our hostess, Barbara. There were some nice portrait-type shots, but my favorite is one of her in mid-laugh. That is how i always think of her: laughing loudly or talking with great passion.
Safe travels my friend; seek joy.
Into the mouth of the wolf; may your wolf die.


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Posts filed under 'mia madison'
Partying At "The Dome"
the weekend was interesting. i saw a lot of people i was use to seeing every saturday night at college. i also saw a few people i wanted to avoid, but failed miserably at. i tried to just sit there and ignore certain creepers, but apparently i had an inviting look on my face that said "come closer, and put your arm around me."
the best thing about alumni weekend was experiencing "the dome." what a fitting name for an off-campus house, because as dane cook says, "if you come there you know what the fuck's up." the named dome room is actually the dj booth, the real magical room is the one behind that. it was like being at a rave: fog machine on overload, lasers, black lights, and loud music. but the dance floor didn't really pick up till "i'm on a boat" came on…
shortly after a guy approaches mia madison, "will you dance with my friend he has down syndrome?" that's when she got scared, because he was actually something worse: a blacked out lacrosse player. why weren't all college parties like this?
I Feel The Adrenaline Moving Through My Veins
in one month it's just me, mia madison, and britney. mia once said she could talk in britney lyrics in everyday speech, so for the concert how could we not do it? and i guess we started practicing early because with alumni weekend looming, it got me and mia madison reminiscing…
miamadison: wat about george?
avav: remember how him and my ex roommate kept hooking up even after they found out they were related?
miamadison: hahaha yes. gross.
a guy like you should wear a warning…it's dangerous
miamadison: did we ever have a crush on drunk joe? thats wat betty sue told me. she said we had the "biggest crush on him"
miamadison: i dont believe it.
avav: yeah we did, we thought he was so cute. you don't remember? we use to get nervous when he would walk into a room
miamadison: hahaha…gross.
i get the tingle i wanna mingle, that's what i want
avav: we need to pick out our outfits too. we have to look good so we don't have to "dream about all the things that never were."
miamadison: we should do manicures too. u gotta look good, head to toe
avav: i want to paint mine black or dark purple
miamadison: "french fingertips…something red lips…BITCH IS DANGEROUS"
should be a fun weekend.
references were made to britney's "circus," "toxic," "radar," "out from under," and "lace and leather."


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Japanese filmmakers know how to spin horror. The cinematography here employs shots that focus, then close-in on characters having them looking directly into the camera. Angles draw you into the action. Slow at turns, you don't get the extreme sense of urgency and heightened tension until near the end, where you are morphed from one plane to another.
Hideki (Hiroshi Mikami) is a workaholic who cannot take time to sing along with his wife, Ayaka (Noriko Sakai), and adorably cute daughter, Nana (Hana Inoue), on a road-trip. Instead, Hideki insists Ayaka drive back to a roadside pay phone. He must send his urgent e-mail when the Internet connection in the car isn't allowing him to complete the transmission from the backseat where he types furiously while the gals sing away.
(Spoiler Alert: Read at Your Own Risk!)
Agreeable Ayaka turns back. While he is in the phone booth sending his file over the extremely slow connection, he finds a newspaper with a printed story of the death of a young girl trapped inside a car when a truck collides killing her. The picture of the dead girl in the story is his daughter. He turns to look at the car in time to see the truck hit the car and the car start on fire. He runs over but he and Ayaka can only helplessly watch at the car explodes into a massive ball of fire.
Since the accident, Ayaka and Hideki divorce. But soon, due to a psychic, their paths cross again. Turns out Hideki continues to receive the newspaper clippings foretelling disaster and death. When he and Ayaka re-join forces, they not only rekindle their love but they start getting to the bottom of the fate that has gripped them.
This one is creepy enough to keep you entertained but not enough to grip you entirely. Plus, the newspaper clippings appear out of nowhere and only to some but you never really understand why to some and not to others and how in some instances fate is interfered with while in other instances, it cannot be stopped.
Director: Norio Tsuruta
Country: Japan
Genre: Horror
Run time: 92 minutes
Scale: 3


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Clothing store Forever 21 pulls replica of Kurt Cobain's handmade Flipper shirt
Kurt Cobain in his homemade Flipper shirt vs Forever 21's version
Forever 21 is under fire… this time for selling a shirt designed by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide at his Seattle home in 1994.
No, Cobain wasn't much of a fashion designer. But he knew how to use a magic marker, which is how he made the noted Flipper band T-shirt he wore during a 1992 performance on "Saturday Night Live."
Earlier today, a replica of the shirt was retailing on Forever 21′s website for for $16.90. The shirt has since been pulled from the site, meaning Forever 21 might not be too keen on fighting legal battles over items that cost less than $20.-[SeattlePI]
A video from that episode of SNL below…
Nirvana – Territorial Pissings (Saturday Night Live 1992)


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The former Leeds academy boss left at the start of April for personal reasons.
Luton Town have today confirmed the appointment of Paul Hart as their new assistant manager, just a little over one month after he departed Leeds United.
Luton announced the news on their official website earlier today with Hart having this to say about the new job:
"It feels great to be here. I've been looking forward to this and I feel very lucky. I've had 45 Years in football and to come to a prestigious club like Luton, especially in this position as assistant manager is great, I'm very lucky."
Hart, who had previously held a similar role in the early 1990s and helped bring through players such as Harry Kewell, Jonathan Woodgate and Gary Kelly, left at the start of April from his role as academy director at Leeds.
He is however now joining up with The Hatters, whose manager Nathan Jones is a former protégé of his at Charlton Athletic.
Luton fans will of course be very excited to hear about the arrival of such an experienced and talented manager to the fray but Leeds fans will be feeling confused.
When he left Leeds in April the club website released an official statement that read:
"The club is extremely grateful to Paul for his fantastic service to the academy and fully respects the reasons behind his departure. He leaves with our best wishes for the future. The club will now start the search for a suitable replacement for his role at the academy. "
So many will now be wondering what the exact reason for his Leeds departure was and why a move into an as demanding job but with Luton might not be affected by the reasons behind his Leeds exit.


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Have you heard about the photo editing website,
Well if you haven't it is pretty awesome.
I have tried others and found they were very complicated and I become frustrated using them. I have been trying Picnik out and I still have a lot to learn, but here is a before and after pic using picnik.
Love it.
Check it out.
It is FREE unless you want the upgrade...
I think it's totally worth it!
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Porch Railing: Safety Tools and Decoration
Porch Railing in front and back of your house does not only act as safety tools but also a part of decoration to your house exterior. Your porch can be on the first and or second floor of your house so that it needs the safety to keep you from falling down in an incident. It is also the part that makes the style to your exterior design, whether you put roof on your porch or not, railing is still a good method to decorating your house.
Building Porch Railing
Most of Porch Railing is made from wooden, so do your porch floor. Most of the house which has porch and its railing is that wooden house with traditional design. It looks comfortable with the shaded part of the porch with railing all over the porch. Most of the trellis of this railing is in ordinary style of horizontal lines as it is made from wooden material, different from that railing made from iron which has various styles.
Make sure to regularly check your Porch Railing as it is made from wooden material that it may be damaged of the weather easily. Or else, you can cover your railing with wooden protector before you paint them. Painting Porch Railing can be the second defense to damage, so do not let the railing installed without painting


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The Japanese never emailed me, and it is certainly past the end of September in the land of the Rising Sun. I can only conclude that this means my application to teach English there was not sufficiently enticing for them to ask me to an interview.
Barring sudden employment, as my professional fallback strategy I had planned to enroll this coming January at the local branch of the University of Georgia for a Masters in Teaching (MAT) program (which is apparently the only means by which a person with my liberal arts education, no matter how extensive, can gain a teaching certificate in my home state--I had looked for other ways of obtaining certification and come up empty handed). So, a week and a half ago, I went online and began assembling the documentation I would need for my THIRD Masters degree application (Gack!). I tried to submit the paperwork online, but there was a glitch somewhere, and so I was forced to print out and hand write in the required information (very old-fashioned!). Given that the computer system had already proven unreliable, and knowing the importance of the personal touch even in this digital age, I decided to deliver the hard copy to the program's director of admissions myself – I already had a list of questions I wanted to ask him about specifics that didn't seem to be covered on the website.
At our brief meeting last Tuesday, I gave the young man the application and several supporting documents, and he mentioned that I needed to take the GACE test in either English or history prior to enrollment in the program--online, this requirement wasn't clearly specified as needed before admission, and in fact seemed only possible once one had enrolled, but he said I must go ahead and take it. Registering for the GACE test was a multi-step process--apparently the Georgia Department of Education does not allow everyone to take it; without official permission, obtained by filling out a bureaucratic form on a state website, one cannot actually register to sit for the test. Which is a phenomenally stupid requirement. Anyone who wants to pay for and take an achievement test, no matter how specialized, ought to be able to do so without restriction. Who would be harmed by this? Be that as it may, after I obtained the official go-ahead to sit for the test, I went on the testing company website to register for it, and not until I was halfway through a 50 page PDF file giving a description of the registration and testing procedure (no wristwatches allowed, etc.) that I found that the test was not offered all year round (as one would expect), but was only administered during discrete windows at random times during the year. And the next window did not open until mid-November, almost 2 weeks after the application to the MAT program was due. I emailed the director of admissions, and asked him if it was possible to be provisionally accepted and take the test prior to matriculation. No, it was not. As I had already paid the nonrefundable $50 admission fee, plus $12 (?!) to the University of South Carolina to have a paper copy of my transcript from my first Masters program shipped to him, I was very glad when he agreed to change the prospective admission date on my application from January to summer of this coming year. But I felt like I had been kicked when I was down--here was even my backup plan derailed!
Since last Thursday, I've applied to three more jobs. One is with a local banking investment firm, and two are English teaching positions. The hiring manager at the investment firm seemed very enthusiastic about my candidacy, but I've been met with enthusiasm before, and the establishments in question ended up hiring someone else internally. I will be very surprised if I hear anymore from them.
I was pretty depressed--in fact, I'd become so stressed out that I was starting to have memory issues, losing common items around my house and forgetting basic information. I talked to my aunt on the phone and kind of vented my miseries – I've kept pretty good cheer in the 21 months I've been looking for work, but I felt like my emotional fabric was frayed down to my last nerve. Later, on Saturday night, I went to an event at the consignment store where I have a booth, and met a female Army veteran who shares my name and who is fluent in Russian And yet now in retail because she can't find work using her linguistic skills. It was kind of a relief – knowing that I was not the only one with some small accomplishment in international relations and communications who was stuck spinning her wheels. And church was phenomenally encouraging Sunday morning and evening; I am not alone, and this is not the end of ends.
It also occurred to me what a blessing it has been to be able to hang out with my almost 93-year old maternal grandmother during this time of underemployment. I've been able to take her to doctors' visits, help her with grocery store runs, pick scads of blueberries and scuppernongs out of her Edenic backyard, enjoy her delicious cooking, assist her with housecleaning, and perform other little tasks and revel in her delightful company, all of which I would have missed out on had I been so-called "gainfully employed". This is just a huge gift from God. And I do have random friends who call me and tell me they are praying for me. I think I am being prayed for more than many missionaries, a circumstance that is simultaneously heartening and horrifying!
So, in other words, my situation is not an enviable one in some respects, but in others it is highly desirable. My only issues are: How am are going to pay my credit card bill? And how am I going to pay the bills ( still staggering after insurance) for my recent medical checkups that declared me "ridiculously healthy" as Grandmommy would say (and as her own cardiologist determined she is just this morning)?


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1. Using a pencil or a crayon, draw a line from the end of the July 2008 bar to the end of the December 2008 bar. Notice how the line you drew slopes DOWN? That means the economy was getting worse during Bush's final six months in office.
2. Using the same pencil or crayon, draw another line between January 2009 and June 2009. Notice the slope of the line you drew slopes UP? This means the economy was getting better during Obama's first six months in office.
Now you could say in June 2009 things took a turn for the worse, but even then the June 2009 figure was an improvement over April 2009, so the overall trend holds.


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June 15, 2009
NANCY SWEET, PLAINTIFF,v.UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC., DEFENDANT.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: Dean D. Pregerson United States District Judge
ORDER DENYING MOTION TO REMAND [Motion filed on May 11, 2009]
This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff Nancy Sweet's Motion to Remand this action to the Superior Court of the State of California. Plaintiff argues that Defendant's removal represents an impermissible successive removal which asks the Court to reconsider Judge Anderson's December 29, 2008 order remanding the action. After reviewing the materials submitted by the parties and considering the arguments therein, the Court denies the Motion to Remand for the reasons discussed below.
Plaintiff Nancy Sweet ("Plaintiff" or "Sweet") filed this action in California state court on October 14, 2008. See Lake Decl., Ex. F at 33 (hereinafter cited as "Compl."). The Complaint seeks damages and equitable relief for a number of state law wage and hour claims against Sweet's employer, United Parcel Service ("UPS" or "Defendant"). The Complaint alleges that Sweet "is a resident of Los Angeles County, State of California." Compl. ¶ 1. UPS was served with process in the action on November 4, 2008. Lake Decl., Ex. A at ¶ 2.
A. The Marlo Case
The Complaint states that Plaintiff "is a former class member of the case entitled: Michael Marlo v. UPS, Case No. CV03-4336 DDP." Compl. ¶ 11.*fn1 As both a class action and an individual action, Marlo has been vigorously litigated. Marlo was filed as a class action on behalf of a class composed of all UPS employees working in California in the capacity of Full-Time Preload Supervisors, Full-Time Package Center Supervisors, and Full-Time Hub Operations Supervisors. The Court certified the class on June 10, 2004. In the spring of 2008, in light of concerns about class-wide proof, predominance, and superiority, the Court considered briefing from the parties on whether the action could still be maintained as a class action. On May 19, 2008, the Court decertified the class because the individualized inquiry that was required by the UPS employment structure and the particular legal theories at issue made class treatment problematic as both a legal and a practical matter. From the time Marlo was filed until the Ninth Circuit declined to take interlocutory review of the Court's decertification order in Marlo, the statute of limitations on Plaintiff's individual claims was tolled because Plaintiff was represented in the Marlo litigation.
B. First Removal of This Action
On December 3, 2008, UPS filed removed the action on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. The First Notice of Removal alleged that "Plaintiff's Complaint alleges that Plaintiff was and is a citizen of the State of California." Lake Decl., Ex. A at ¶ 7 (citing Compl. ¶ 1). The First Notice of Removal further alleged that UPS was and is a citizen of the State of Ohio and the State of Georgia. Id. at ¶ 8. Additionally, the First Notice of Removal alleged that the amount in controversy was in excess of $75,000. Id. at ¶ 11(a)-(b). On removal, the case was assigned Case No. CV 08-7948 PA (AGRx) and to the Honorable Percy Anderson.
On December 29, 2008, Judge Anderson issued an in-chambers order remanding the action sua sponte.*fn2 Lake Decl., Ex. B. Relying in part on the Ninth Circuit's decision in Kanter v. Warner-Lambert Co., 265 F.3d 853, 857-58 (9th Cir. 2001), Judge Anderson found that the Notice of Removal did not contain sufficient allegations concerning Plaintiff's citizenship. Lake Decl., Ex. B at 10. In particular, Judge Anderson noted that the Complaint alleged Plaintiff's residence, not her citizenship, and the Notice of Removal's reliance on that allegation was insufficient to plead citizenship. Id. For similar reasons, Judge Anderson suggested that the Complaint did not give notice of removability. Id. In sum, Judge Anderson held:
Because neither the "four corners" of the complaint nor the Notice of Removal contain sufficient allegations concerning Plaintiff's citizenship, Defendant has not met its burden to establish this Court's jurisdiction. Accordingly, the Court remands this action to Los Angeles Superior Court, Case Number BC399800, for lack of federal subject matter jurisdiction.
Id. (citations omitted).
C. Second Removal of This Action
Following remand, the parties engaged in discovery. UPS received Plaintiff's responses to UPS's special interrogatories on March 24, 2009 and took Plaintiff's deposition on March 24 and March 26, 2009. Lake Decl. ¶¶ 6-7. At her deposition, Plaintiff testified that she has lived in California her whole life, that currently lives in California, that she does not intend to leave California, and that she owns property in California. Id., Ex. B at 21:11-14, 22:1-6, 22:12-14.
Defendant filed its Second Notice of Removal on April 16, 2009, also on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. Lake Decl., Ex. F at 28. Defendant's Second Notice of Removal alleges that the successive petition is based on the new information obtained through discovery, including intent to remain, that was unavailable at the time of the First Notice of Removal. Id. at 26-28. The case was initially assigned to the Honorable A. Howard Matz; it was ...
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At first blush, a downtown police substation seems like a slam dunk. But it's more of a George Tenet/Bush/Iraq weapons-of-mass-destruction slam dunk than a this-is-obviously-the-right-thing slam dunk.
Like the lie about the WMD, the substation is a way for the city's behind-the-scenes authorities to get a foot in the door of our civil liberties. Once that door is open, it doesn't matter what "good intentions" were abused to get there. As with Iraq, fear is the key to that door.
The Plaza and downtown are Ashland's Manhattan, and the Lithia Water drinking fountain (left conveniently broken for all to see, for how long now?) is our World Trade Center. See what the terrorists (Plaza rats) have wrought.
Tourism is our oil, and the Plaza rats are destabilizing the region. A downtown police occupation, er, substation, may fix the problem. Or it may not.
Is there a withdrawal strategy? Does Blackwater hire out police contractors to fill out our stretched-thin Ashland Police Department? Maybe Halliburton can get the fountain fixed.
We already have police regularly on the Plaza, we already have laws, we already have phones for those rare times when someone actually is in danger in downtown Ashland. The purpose of a police substation is not to ensure safety, but to ensure a false feeling of security in those made uncomfortable by others who don't fit with their idea of Ashland.
Also unsettling in an Iraq-ish sort of way are the shadowy forces behind the push for a substation. A group of unnamed business people and city officials getting together to push this down our throats on false pretexts. An anonymous building owner is working with the city to lease out some space for the substation. Sounds like a no-bid, small-time Halliburton deal. Or Big Oil hiring the U.S. to police its interests.
The best thing we can do in the face of this disaster is &
go shopping. But the Plaza rats are threatening the shoppers, so we need to get more police down there.
But police officials admit the station will need to be run by volunteers, and will not be open 24/7. So it's obviously not for safety. It is a permanent police settlement in downtown to be used when they &
or their corporate overlords &
want to flex their muscles.
A common theme in those regular folks arguing for the station runs something like this: "I'm a liberal, easy-going person and in the past I've never been bothered by the folks on the Plaza. But this year it seems like they're worse than ever."
Ask yourself: Is it that the Plaza rats changed, or is it you?
Substation for police state
At first blush, a downtown police substation seems like a slam dunk. But it's more of a George Tenet/Bush/Iraq weapons-of-mass-destruction slam dunk than a this-is-obviously-the-right-thing slam dunk.