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90s Great One Hit Wonder Artists of the '90s
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Ranked in order of preference for their one big hit song. Clearly, there are going to be a lot of artists who had big singles in the '90s and didn't make my list. Feel free to leave your own thoughts in the comments, but I'm not putting "How Bizarre" on the list...so don't bother asking...
NOTE: I'm considering an artist a "one-hit wonder" if they had a big breakout single, and then basically faded from mainstream public view. Many of the artists listed below went on to release other singles (even if only from the album that also featured their big breakthrough hit) and other albums, particularly if you include their respective native countries. Some of them have even built up a devoted or cult following over the years. Many of them are still together. But for the purposes of this list, these are all artists who popped up on pop culture's radar between 1990 and 2000 and haven't really been heard from since.Who is the greatest one-hit wonder of the 1990s? It's up to you to decide.
Blind Melon
Everything about Blind Melon's 1993 single "No Rain" has remained infamous to this day, from the opening guitar riff to Shannon Hoon's distinctive whine to, of course, the video's tap-dancing bee girl. The song came off the band's self-titled debut album, and turned that album into a quadruple-platinum hit. Nevertheless, the band wouldn't release another memorable single. While touring in support of their second release, "Soup," in 1995, Hoon was found dead of a cocaine overdose. The group disbanded in 1999 after failing to find a suitable replacement singer.
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The Verve
The Verve formed in 1990 in England and built a considerable fanbase in the UK on the strength of their first few releases. (Lead singer Richard Ashcroft was even friends with Noel Gallagher!) Though they toured America with Lollapalooza in 1994, it wasn't until three years later that they found fame in the States with the release of "Bittersweet Symphony." It ended up basically being the worst thing that ever happened to The Verve, and they broke up soon after.Though Ashcroft had long swore The Verve would never get back together, they did reunite in 2007 for some shows and a new album, "Forth." Then they broke up again, for good this time. Maybe.
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4 Non Blondes
Few musical moments are more "90s" than the chorus of "What's Up?," from 4 Non Blondes 1992 debut album "Bigger, Better, Faster, More!" Impressive considering it's essentially just singer Linda Perry singing the word "Hey." 2 years later, Perry left the band to pursue a solo career. That didn't exactly play out, but she wound up becoming a massively successful songwriter for other artists, writing "Beautiful" for Christina Aguilera, "What You Waiting For" for Gwen Stefani among others.
Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy" spent 15 weeks at the top of Billboard's Modern Rock chart. At the time, this was a record for any single song, walloping previous record-holder Oasis' 10-week run with "Wonderwall." (Really? "Wonderwall" is a much better song.) Thanks, people of 1997!Though the vast majority of the world have not thought about Marcy Playground since "Sex and Candy," founding member and songwriter John Wozniak is actually still recording and touring, sometimes with his Marcy Playground bandmates. And they're not even wallowing in obscurity. Their 2010 release, the oddly-titled "Indaba remixes from Wonderland," was released by Capitol Records!
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NYC Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is the result of substandard care provided by a general surgeon, phlebotomist, specialist, radiologist, or lab technician. A delivery wounding a newborn causing a brain injury or an aging adult might receive the incorrect procedure resulting in a wrongful death . If you or loved one has been harmed as a result of a medical mistake or negligence, speak to a qualified NYC Medical Malpractice Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates. You could be entitled to compensation for your injuries.Some damages available in these types of cases include:
Compensatory Damages
The return of losses one incurs after receiving less than average care is called Compensatory Damage. This may include repayment of unearned wages due to the accident or the cost for having to undergo corrective procedures, or compensation for the future from impairment or disfigurement. Our firm aggressively pursues compensation with the mission of putting those suffering from an injury to a more desirable situation than previous to the healthcare provider's indiscretion and negligent act. Our legal team will also pursue compensatory damages on your behalf for a wide range of injury received, including injury from a car accident or an injury from a hit and run.
Punitive Damages
Our legal team work to obtain punitive damages, and have the medical worker that caused the harm be held responsible. The intent of punitive damages is to thwart future maltreatment.
At the time your NYC Personal Injury Lawyer receives notice of a medical malpractice claim, considerations must be made. First is the establishment of medical necessity of the treatment. For instance, a patient may receive a surgery that was not appropriate for their condition. Unfortunately, misjudgment of preliminary findings and testing can cause these situations.Other examples of an offense may include:
- an emergency room physician who misdiagnoses the patient's indications;
- a neurologist not getting authorized consent from the patient before surgery;
- an anesthesiologist ignoring someone's allergic reaction to anesthesia;
- a surgeon leaving a surgical tool within a person;
- a cardiologist distributing a faulty pacemaker;
- procrastinating the delivery of a newborn, indifferent to the apparent indications of fetal stress; and
- a pharmacist issuing a patient a wrong medication that may have a similar name.
The Statute of Limitations for filing petitions in the state of New York by any New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer is merely thirty months from the incident date. But, if the case is due to a foreign object left after surgery, the that statute has just twelve months to docket the petition from the date the foreign body was lost or needed to be noticed.
With extensive expertise in personal injury claims, our legal team will schedule you to meet with a New York Injury Lawyer from our office. You can reach us online, or call 1-800-NY-NY-LAW, or contact one of our NYC offices in Manhattan , or Brooklyn , or The Bronx , or one of our offices in Nassau County or Suffolk County in Long Island for a complimentary consultation if you or a loved one have been injured by medical malpractice.

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Discussion in 'Wii - Hacking' started by SectionX, Jan 2, 2009.
what would be the easiest way to do this?
copy to sd using the wii data management. If it doesn't let you use geckos with rebooter and no copy flag
okay, but why wouldnt it let me?
If its a nintendo wifi compatible game
the best method is to use save extractor from the first wii then save installer on the second one
It might be the best but its a pain to take the disc for every save and it doesn't work with WW or VC
or use the Wii Backup Disc 1.31 (gay fish) and a SD, but I think the rebooter from Gamma is the best option or doing that...!!!


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Eight:48's fourth issue: 'the future issue' focusses on new design companies and illustration collectives that have sprung up over the last two – three years. These studios include Six, Always With Honor, Steven Bonner and many more. We were approached by Eight:48 at the end of last year to write an article reflecting on 'the future of design' based on working as the editor of 'Not In.' Issue Price: £6 (including p&p to UK) Purchase A Copy Newsprint design: Leterme Dowling
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When students move away to university in the UK, they may only see their friends and family from home every three months or during reading weeks and term breaks. In between these long terms, students can use a range of methods for contacting home, and this is no different for students who study abroad. Whether you're studying in Sweden or studying in Italy, it's important to keep in contact with the closest people to you!
Check out our 60-second video by Steph on how to stay in touch with family and friends in the UK:
Making a phone call is one of the easiest options as the majority of adults own a mobile phone; however, it can also be the most costly. Before moving away, contact your mobile phone provider to see if there are any deals to make phoning home or certain numbers cheaper. Better yet, there are cheap international or European phone cards that you can purchase to use on public phone booths, using student discount will benefit hugely, your price plan can be reduced with some networks!
Whatsapp is a great app that Android and IOS users can use to call and text their loved ones for free via WiFi. However a word of warning, this app requires the internet to work so use only when you are in an area with safe WiFi to avoid an extortionate monthly bill.
Nobody can fault the old-fashioned method of sending a letter to keep in touch; there is something exciting about sending a letter to someone and awaiting their reply. If you do choose this method of communication, don't send money or sensitive information as it can be lost on the way.
E-mailing is very safe, fast and instantaneous way of contacting your loved ones. Simple to use and completely free, you won't receive the charges or waiting times that come with other forms of communication. For students living abroad, it is best to e-mail on a computer when you are connected to a secure internet connection if you complete the action on your Smartphone you could end up going over your internet usage (which can be costly!)
Millions of people have social media accounts, and this is another great way to keep in contact and update your loved ones that you are safe and well. Updating your Facebook or Twitter account is simple enough, and it shows people on your friend's list that you are having a great time!
Skype is a more personal way to keep in touch. It is a program that offers video messaging by connecting to the internet, and it can be used on most mobile phones and computers. Completely free, it allows you to physically see the person you are talking to which is a fantastic way to overcome any feelings of homesickness.
If you're feeling quirky, you could always send postcards with snippets of information and get your family and friends to keep them for when you come back. You can save them as a reminder of your time studying abroad! Remember to not write any sensitive information on them as they're very easy to read or pick up.
Another way to stay in touch is to travel back home for those important celebrations or unexpected events. Travelling back during term breaks, reading weeks or even for a long weekend is a great way to keep in touch with your loved ones. When flying back, make sure you have all the necessary student luggage, it's important you pack all the right things!
Before you leave, write down all the important information that your friends and family need to know – this is just one of the university essentials that are needed. This will include your university telephone and email address, the address of where you are studying, the number of the local police or authority department, the telephone operator services, all of your contact details (mobile, landline, email etc.) and the contact information of any friends you meet during your time studying abroad.
We have become heavily reliant on technology, but it can sometimes fail us. It is vital to write down everything you need before you leave such as friends and families mobile numbers, Skype names, addresses and other important information in case you lose your phone or laptop. Keep a copy in your suitcase and place it somewhere securely in your room when you arrive in case of emergencies.
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Indian Springs Ranch features the kind of wide open spaces that people dream about as the Western lifestyle. About 500 acres of the 1,200-acre property have been protected from development. This open space, combined with large lots sizes, gives homeowners in Indian Springs the sense they're living on their own private ranches.
 With its location about midway between Jackson and Wilson, Indian Springs Ranch is marvelously accessible not only to the two towns, but also to Teton Village and skiing at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The subdivision's terrain includes tree-covered rolling hillsides on the eastern portion and relatively flat parcels on the west side. Residential development here can be characterized as both low-density and high-end.
 On top of the convenience, privacy and open spaces to be enjoyed, ownership of a home in this gated community brings access to an excellent package of amenities for residents. These include private fishing, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a stable, hiking/riding trails, and a clubhouse for parties, weddings and other functions.

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As the days get colder filling our homes with warm decor is key this winter, and Matalan's new heritage and cottage collections are the perfect mixture of textures and hues to compliment the seasonal changes.
Chunky kits, faux fur rugs, tartan cushions and wooden accessories are amongst the few essential pieces needed to give your home a holiday sense.
You don't need to live in a cottage to create the same snug atmosphere, simply adding oranges or reds will instantly create a pleasant homely feel, perfect for remaining cosy through those chilly winter nights.
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This university is located in Limerick, Ireland. To learn more about this city and country, please visit:
The University of Limerick was established in 1972 and is recognized as a pioneer among the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland. It's an independent, internationally focused university with over 10,500 students and 1,200 staff members. It is a young, energetic, and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL believes in combining academic excellence with relevance to economic, social and cultural needs. They are also an international center of excellence in sport, music and the arts. Its campus, next to the river Shannon, is regarded as Ireland's most beautiful university campus. There are six colleges: Kemmy Business School, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Humanities, College of Informatics & Electronics, and the College of Science.
- on-campus dormitories
- off-campus dormitories
UL has five high-quality residential villages on campus. They are all only a few minutes' walk from all University facilities. Each village offers houses/apartments with private study bedrooms, private fully equipped kitchen, lounges, two showers, and toilets. Each has accommodation designed for students with impaired mobility. There are approximately 2,500 rooms available on campus.
The villages also offer multi-channel TV, telephones, refuse collection (refuse sacks and light bulbs are supplied for students), self-service launderette, car parking, nighttime security patrols, full maintenance service, residential managers, and a computer link to the internet from each bedroom via the UL network (at a cost of 130 Euro per annum ($175 USD).
Students also have the possibility of living off campus in shared accommodation that includes self-catering houses and apartments. Most off campus accommodation is located within walking distance of the university campus. A full list of suitable off campus housing is available from the Accommodation Office at UL. The Accommodation Office (Room D-0034) is open Monday - Friday, 11h00-12h30 and 14h30-16h30. You can expect to find accommodation within 1 to 3 days. A number of new designated student villages have all come on stream affording students a wider range of accommodation possibilities. Please contact the Accommodation Office for a list of accommodation available or check the local newspapers, the Limerick Leader and the Limerick Post for information on accommodation available in the Castletroy area for students.
For more information, you can refer to click here. An application for housing is required.
- no meal plan
- on-campus dining (no dining halls for the dorms, though)
Students eat well at the University of Limerick. The University offers a wide choice of restaurants offering high quality home cooked food at budget conscious prices, a variety of small restaurants, stylish cafes and restaurants which serve food late into the evening. For more information, you may visit click here.
- Georgia Tech degree-seeking student.
- Good Academic Standing with a 3.0* (or higher) GPA at time of application
- Undergraduates must have completed at least two semesters of study at GT.
- At least 18 years of age by the program's departure date
- Be able to stay at the host university for the duration of their semester, INCLUDING through their exam period
- Be in Good Standing with the Office of Student Affairs and Housing
- All Non-U.S. Citizens are welcome to apply to participate in an exchange outside of their home country only. This rule applies to all who do not have a U.S. passport, including U.S. Permanent Residents.
- All study abroad participants are required to have a passport prior to any visa deadline dates, and any needed visas prior to departure date (Students are responsible for securing all required travel documents per the host country's regulations prior to departure).
*Some host schools have stricter requirements such as higher GPA or more time in school before study abroad. (See Academic Info on your host school GT program page for any restrictions.)
Academic Info
For detailed course information: click here.
Timetables for courses are released near the beginning of each semester.
Helpful course information from former students:
- "Normal classes (apart from classes with large projects or labs) are solely comprised of Midterms and Finals. The studying style is different, as there are little/no checkpoints. Students must anticipate this and plan accordingly."
- "Classes ending in an odd number are offered only in the fall. Classes ending in even numbers are only offered in the spring. The book of "modules" (their version of classes) is here; in the top right, "advanced filters" can prove to be very helpful.
- "To find the timetables for a module, go here, and you can find what time everything is, so as to make a schedule before going over there."
- "If staying for a year, you MUST pass all of your classes the first semester. The way they're set up, if a student fails a class, they basically have to wait till next year to take that class again before they can continue."
- "Exchange students have six weeks to register for classes. On the 7th week, you can still register but for a 10 euro fine."
Credit Transfer
Credit for courses taken as a part of exchange programs is received by transferring the credits back to Georgia Tech. For more information about this, click here. Here you will find the foreign credit approval form, the foreign credit approval form instructions, and a link to the registrar's Equivalency Table.
1.4 ECTS = 1 GT credit
1 Limerick = 0.714 GT
Limerick Grade = US Grade
F (Fail) = F
Program Costs (Estimated)
- For most exchange programs, participants must pay GT tuition, GT campus fees, and study abroad insurance to the GT Bursar for each GT semester they are abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT; instead, these expenses are paid on site.
- Keep in mind the costs of books, health insurance, food, living expenses, and travel money, as well as pre-departure costs like your passport and visa.
- Following are cost estimates for one semester at the exchange program school that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.
GT Mandatory Fees
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Round-trip airfare
Mandatory Insurance
In-state Total
Out-of-state Total
Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for GT students based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar. Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Insurance rates are subject to change. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
Additional Financial Information
The currency in Ireland is the Euro. Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.
Visa and Passport Information
- Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available here.
- You must obtain all proper immigration documents, such as an official passport and a visa if required. Students are responsible for securing all required travel documents per the host country's regulations. For visa information visit the U.S. State Department website here.
Currently, United States, Canadian and Japanese passport-holders do not need visas. (You should re-check this information with the Embassy of Ireland before your departure to make sure it is still current). However, they do have to register with the Immigration Officer within one month of arrival. Upon arrival, at any port of entry into Ireland (Cork, Dublin, Shannon, etc.), students will be required to produce a valid passport and their Offer Letter from the University of Limerick. Should a student fail to produce these documents, you will be in breach of Irish Immigration Regulations. The Irish Immigration Officer will have no choice but to refuse you entry into Ireland.
All students admitted by the Irish Immigration Officers upon arrival in Ireland, will have their passports computer swiped and date stamped, endorsing a requirement for them to register with the Immigration Office, within one month. Immigration registration takes place at the Garda Síochána (police) station at Henry Street in Limerick city center during normal office hours, excluding public holidays.
To register with Immigration students will be required to produce documentation, including evidence of financial support and medical insurance. For details, please click here and click here.
Experiences of Former Students
Want to hear from former study abroad students about the realities of daily life at the host school? Want to see snapshots from around the world - taken by former study abroad participants? Check out these helpful links: Peer Advisors and Study Abroad Photo Contest.
Can't find a student perspective for your particular program? Contact this program's Exchange Abroad Advisor (listed at the top of this page); this advisor often has lists of recent participants who are eager to tell other GT students about studying abroad.


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CROSSY ROAD All 22 Secret Characters Unlock | NEW Christmas Update Yeti & Purple Bloop ☆13
Today we are going to show you how to unlock ALL 22 Secret characters in Crossy Road covering the release Australian Update, Chinese New Year's Update, the UK & Ireland, the NEW Micro Update Update, the Korean Update and the Pac-Man Update, Halloween Update and Christmas Update! We also show a short Gameplay video of most of the characters!
In this walkthrough tutorial the Crossy Road mystery characters unlocks and gameplay of Purple Bloop, Yeti, The Totem, Inky, Pinky, Clyde, Blinky, Pro Gamer, Michael Boom, Jughead / Ace, Rugby Player, the Loch Ness Monster Nessy (usually spelled Nessie), Leprechaun, the red Telephone Box, Hipster Whale, Gifty, Crab, Drop Bear, Cai Shen, the developers Andy Sum, Ben Weatherall and Matt Hall are shown.
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Here you will find information on popular eReaders that you may use to read free books from the Sumter County Library.
You can download eBooks for free from Overdrive. All you need is a valid Sumter County Library Card and a PIN number, which you may recieve from the Circulation Desk at any library location. At the Overdrive web page, click the MyHelp logo located on the left. It will guide you as you learn how to add eBooks to your eReader.
|Amazon Kindle
- Read in bright sunlight
- Less than 6 ounces
- Holds up to 1,400 books
- Battery life last up to one month with wireless off
- Built-In Wi-Fi
Kindle Touch
Kindle Fire
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Nook Simple Touch
- Read for over two months with wireless off
- 6-inch touchscreen
- Holds up to 1000 books
- Built-In Wi-Fi
- Ultra-Light and portable
Nook Color
Nook Tablet
|Sony Reader
Sony Reader Wi-Fi
- Weighs less than 6 ounces
- Clear touchscreen
- Battery life lasts up to one month with wireless off
- Holds up to 1,200 books
- Note taking ability
|Kobo Reader
Kobo Vox
- Light and compact
- 7-inch color touchscreen
- Fast web browsing
- Holds up to 10,000 books
- Built-In Wi-Fi
Kobo E-Reader Touch
Kobo Wireless E-Reader
The Sumter County Library does not endorse the purchase and use of a particular ereader, cell phone, laptop or personal computer or tablet. Reviews and comparisons are to be read and used at the reader's discretion.


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I am proud and pleased to share with you an herbal course that I've been working on for some time now.
As a parent have you ever wondered what herbs are safe for children? How much should you give them? How long should you wait before going to the doctor?
My personal experience as a mother and a midwife has taught me a few things about working with herbs and children. I love sharing what I've learned, especially if it helps you keep your kids healthy this cough, cold and flu season, saving you precious time, money and unneeded suffering.
If you would like to sign up for the course just put your name and email in the brown header on top of this page. In a few moments you will get your first lesson in your inbox. Check your promotions folder if you don't see it there.
You will get one lesson everyday for 10 days. The lessons are intentionally short and concise. They are not overwhelming at all.
* Please note this course is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any illnesses. If you are concerned about your child's health please contact your trusted medical provider.


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An island country in Southeast Asia, Singapore city is located between Malaysia and Indonesia. This prosperous and developed city-state is inhabited by four major communities-Chinese (majority), Malay, Indian and Eurasian. Singapore is a booming metropolis for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, a fully integrated island-wide transport network, active business environment and energetic living spaces.
Owing to its gorgeous beaches and stunning skyscrapers, Singapore offers a great amalgamation of unearthly beauty and modern technology. Every year, the city witnesses more and more people from all across the globe who visit this place to look for new opportunities and today, it has highest concentration of expats. One of the cleanest cities in the world, Singapore offers a dynamic mix of cultures, ideas and histories with a touch of old school. There is so much to explore that it will keep you excited throughout your trip to this sparking and fascinating city!
Singapore is known for offering ease of living, particularly in terms of residence and transportation, making it one of the preferred tourist destinations. The range of accommodation in this city is endless and booking your apartment with thesqua.re is extremely easy. You will have plenty of options to choose from whether you're visiting Singapore on a family holiday or for business tour. Some of the popular neighbourhoods where you can find thesqua.re serviced apartments are Bukit Timah, Orchard Road, Marina Bay, Sentosa Island, Beach Road and Clarke Quay. All our ultra-luxury apartments are located centrally, offering easy access to public transport and attractions. Staying in our beautifully decorated apartments will help you to plunge into the local life of Singapore and enjoy home-like pleasures away from home!
Singapore offers a completely different perspective of life in terms of culture, food, language and history. The city is a great mix of cultures both ethnic nor exotic. Whether it's the arts and cultural exchanges or the establishment of innovative environment, Singapore is simply the place where worlds meet. The city is well-known for its culinary delights and its love of food is very much reflected in its plethora of Indian, Chinese and Malay food.
If you are looking to shop some big international branded products head to Orchard Road, Marina Bay, and Harbourfront shopping areas. Brands like Hermes and Tiffany are available here. For more unique shopping experience, visit Haji Lane, which is filled with hipsters, local designer's boutiques, and quirky cafes. You can also shop at the 24 hour 'Mustafa Centre' in Little India for more intimate shopping experience.
Not only is it clean, it's extremely convenient and easy to get around as Singapore city is very compact. Its public transport system is very efficient and will take you to most of the places without much hassle. The fastest way to zip around the city is to board Singapore's MRT (mass rapid transit) and the best part is most of the popular attractions are within walking distance from an MRT station. Other convenient modes of transit available are taxis and buses. Taxis are good option to go to places that are not accessible by the bus or MRT. Taxis are available by the roadside at most places. But as a tourist, the city can be best explored on foot, as major attractions are closely located.


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This may be even creepier than the Flaming Android Pants.
According to Pink Tentacle, this bluish-grayish humanoid was was designed to mimic the behavior of a one- to two-year-old child, and is called CB2. It was built by researchers at Osaka Univeristy in Japan.
The researchers say that once CB2 is equipped with software that gives it the ability to learn, they will be very interested in undertaking the long-term challenge of teaching it how to walk and talk.


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Cheboygan County receives funding for emergency food and shelter programs
Cheboygan County has been chosen to receive $19,087 in Phase 35, to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. These federal funds have been made available through the Department of Homeland Security DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
A Local Board made up of community members from, United Way, Salvation Army, Catholic Human Services, Veterans Services, County Government, St. Thomas Food Pantry, Joy Fellowship Food Pantry, Cross of Christ Compassionate Ministries and community members at large will determine how the funds awarded to Cheboygan County. They are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.
Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Michael Louis, Ex. Director, at Cheboygan County United Way. 520 North Main St. Suite 106 Cheboygan, MI 49721, 231-627-2288 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received May 31, 2018.


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Electric-shock punishment produces stimulus-generalization gradients with animals. The purpose of the present experiments was to determine whether response-cost punishment produces similar gradients with humans. In Experiment 1, psychophysical procedures were used to generate a set of 10 horizontal lines that differ in length such that adjacent lines were indiscriminable, then reinforcement gradients were obtained with those lines to show that gradients can be produced with those stimuli. In Experiment 2, subjects pressed a lever for points exchangeable for money on a VI schedule in the presence of each stimulus, then points were lost immediately after each response in the presence of Stimulus 6 (the middle value). Response rate decreased in the presence of Stimulus 6, but it had a similar increase in the presence of all other stimuli. Those results suggest that point loss and not line length was the discriminative stimulus for further point loss. To minimize stimulus control exerted by immediate point loss, and thus enhance control by line length, in Experiment 3 points were lost only at the end of the component correlated with Stimulus 6, and in Experiment 4 point loss was arranged on VR and VI schedules. Neither delayed nor intermittent point loss produced gradients: Unpunished response rate was similar in the presence of all line lengths. The present results suggest that the technique of reinforcing responding in the presence of several stimuli during baseline then punishing responding in the presence of only one of those stimuli does not produce with humans and response-cost punishment the gradients obtained with pigeons and electric-shock punishment.
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O'Donnell, Jennifer and Crosbie, John
"Punishment Generalization Gradients with Humans,"
The Psychological Record: Vol. 48
, Article 2.
Available at: https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/tpr/vol48/iss2/2


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Smack in the middle of Quintana Roo's legendary Mayan Riviera, Playa del Carmen has become a tourist destination in its own right in recent years. The city is the fastest-growing in Latin America, tempting travelers with pristine reef diving, stretches of white sand beach, inland Mayan ruins, and fiery nightlife. Tourism has left its mark on the town in other ways, transforming the small seaside fishing village into a virtual smorgasbord of national flavors and architectures. The town's famous Quinta Avenida demonstrates just how rapidly styles come and go in Playa – new, slick storefronts go up everyday as the road pushes northward. Whether coming for a day or a week, Playa del Carmen is a required stop for every beach-happy traveler.
Playa is located on the Mayan Riviera, 68km south of Cancún and 63km north of Tulum. The ferry to Cozumel docks below the town's zócalo, a block south and a block west of the bus station. The heart of the tourist industry lies on the pedestrian walk, Quinta Avenida, to the north immediately out the doors of the bus station. Juárez, the town's other main drag, runs west from the beach to the Cancún-Chetumal road (highway 307), 1.5km away. Even-numbered east-west calles run northwards from Juárez; odd-numbered east-west calles run south from Juárez; north-south avenidas increase by five from the beach.
Lined with palm trees and skirted by the turquoise waters of the Caribeean, Playa's beaches are sandy, white, and oh-so-relaxing. They are relatively free of seaweed and coral, strewn instread with scantily-clad tourists and a small forest of umbrellas. In search of an aquatic escape? Vendors near the Zócalo have a "special offer, just for you" – which may involve snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, jetskiing, parasailing, or windsailing. Some of the fancier hotels just south of the pier rent equipment, as do shacks a few hundred meters north. Playa's off-shore reefs are a hot spot, entrancing divers with bright coral reefs, ancient underwater formations, and plentiful schools of fish.
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Quinta's flashy French and Italian restaurants cater to a growing tourist population. For a sampling of the finest Playa has to offer, check out the Little Italy district, north of Av. Constituyentes near the beach. While Quinta is the place to splurge on a meal, inexpensive regional cuisine at the loncherías west of Av. 10 near Calle 6 will fill your belly. Breakfast vendors flood the zócalo early. For essential grocery goods, head to Playa Mart, on the northwestern corner of the zócalo.
Although regional cuisine varies widely, tortillas are popular throughout the country. This millennia-old classic is a flat, round, thin pancake from either harina (wheat flour) or maíz (corn flour) In the North, flour tortillas are the norm, while corn rules the South. Arroz (rice) and frijoles (beans) round out the triumvirate of Mexican staples. Arroz, either of the yellow Spanish or white Mexican variety, is prepared with oil, tomato sauce, onions, and garlic. Frijoles range from a soupy "baked" variety to a thick "refried" paste. Expect to see this trio accompanying most restaurant meals.
Mexican culinary experts enjoy spicing up a meal with chiles or peppers. Most meals come with red and green hot sauce, and sometimes chiles curtidos – jalapeño peppers fermented in vinegar with sliced carrots and onions. Be careful when attempting to bite into any sort of pepper: keep in mind your own tolerance toward spicy food, and don't be fooled by size. A small chile can pack a dangerous punch: measuring less than 6cm, Mexico's native habanero pepper is the world's hottest!
Salsas and moles (sauces) add zest and flavor to most Mexican dishes. The classic salsa Mexicana blens jotimate (red tomato), cilantro (coriander), and tomatillo (green tomato) with copious amounts of onion, garlic, and chiles. Mole poblano is a thick, simmered-down sauce made with three to four types of chiles, garlic, tomato, cocoa, and a variety of nuts and spices.
Breakfast can range from a simple snack to a grand feast rivaling the midday meal. Huevos (eggs), prepared in one of countless ways, are the mainstay of most Mexican breakfasts, often served with a side of café con leche (coffee with milk) and pan dulce (sweetened bread). Huevos revueltos (scrambled eggs) are usually prepared with jamón (ham), tocino (bacon), machaca (dried, shredded beef), or nopales (cactus). Huevos rancheros (fried eggs served on corn tortillas and covered with chunky tomato salsa), huevos albañil (scrambled eggs cooked in a spicy sauce), heuvos motuleños (eggs served on corn tortillas, topped with green sauce and sour cream), huevos ahogados (eggs cooked in simmering red sauce) are other common preparations. In more expensive restaurants, omelettes are offered with any of the common meats or with camarones (shrimp) or langosta (lobster).
Mexicans eat their main meal of the day – la comida – between 2 and 4pm. Both parents and children come home for an hour or two to eat, relax, and perhaps indulge in a siesta. Restaurants often offer comida corrida (sometimes called la comida or el menú), a fixed-price meal including sopa (soup), ensalada (salad), té (tea) or agua fresca (cold, fresh fruit juice), a plato fuerte (main dish), and a postre (dessert).
One of the most popular caldos (warm soups) is sopa de tortilla (or sopa azteca), a chicken broth-based soup with strips of fried tortilla, chunks of avocado, and chipotle peppers. Other favorites are caldo tlalpeño, a smoky blend of Mexico's strong national pride is evident in pozole, a chunky soup with red, white, or green broth. Served with tostadas (fried tortillas) and lime wedges, pozole is made with large hominy kernels, radishes, lettuce, and meat (usually pork).
The main dish of any comida will usually feature some sort of carne (meat) platter – usually beef in the country's interior or fish along the coasts – with sides of frijoles, tortillas, and arroz. Choose from carne barbacoa (barbecued), parrillada (grilled), or milanesa (breaded and fried).
Mexicans tend to snack lightly around 9 or 10pm. Dominating nearly every Mexican menu, antojitos (little cravings) are equivalent to a large snack or a small meal. Tacos consist of grilled pieces of meat folded in a warm corn tortilla and topped with a row of condiments. Burritos, which are especially popular in northern Mexico, are thick flour tortillas usually filled with beans, meat, and cooked vegetables. Enchiladas are rolled corn tortillas, filled with cheese and usually meat, baked in a red or green sauce. Quesadillas are flat tortillas with cheese melted between them; quesadillas are flat tortillas with cheese melted between them; quesadillas sincronizadas (sometimes called gringas) are filled with ham or pork. Tostadas are crispy, fried tortillas usually topped with meat or vegetables. Chimichangas are burritos that have been deep-fried for a rich, crunchy shell. Flautas are similar to chimichangas but are rolled (like a cigar) before being deep-fried, and resemble small flutes, for which they are named. Adventurous eaters can look out for the fried jumiles (stinkbugs) or chapulines (grasshoppers) sold at roadside snack stands.
Mexicans have an incurable sweet tooth. Beyond the ubiquitous chocolates (often flavored with chili powder) and pastries, traditional desserts include flan, a vanilla custard cake with a toasted sugar shell, nieve (ice cream), and arroz con leche (rice pudding). Many of the more traditional Mexican candies rely on fruits and produce, such as coconuts, bananas, and sweet potatoes for sweetness, rather than sugar.
Along with the table staples of tortillas, beans, and rice, cerveza (beer) ranks high in Mexican specialties. It is impossible to drive through any Mexican town without coming across numerous Tecate and Corona billboards, painted buildings, or roadside beer stands proudly advertising their products. Popular beers in Mexico (listed roughly in order of quality) are Bohemia (a world-class lager), Negra Modelo (a fine dark beer), Dos Equis (a light, smooth lager), Pacífico, Modelo, Carta Blanca, Superior, Corona Extra, and Sol (watery and light). Mexicans share their love for bargain beer with the world, as demonstrated by Corona Extra's status as a leading export and international chart topper in Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, and many other European markets.
Tequila is the king of Mexican liquor. A more refined version of mezcal, tequila is distilled from the maguey cactus, a large, sprawling plant often seen along Mexican highways. Herradura, Tres Generaciones, Hornitos, and Cuervo 1800 are among the more famous, expensive, and quality brands of tequila. Mezcal, coarser than tequila, is sometimes served with the worm native to the plant – upon downing the shot, you are expected to ingest the worm. Pulque, the fermented juice of the maguey, was the sacred drink of the Aztec nobility. Ron (rum), while originally manufactured in the Caribbean, is incredibly popular in Mexico and is manufactured in parts of the Valley of Mexico. Coffee-flavored Kahlúa is Mexico's most exported liqueur, but well-made piña coladas (pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and light rum), cocos locos (coconut milk and tequila served in a coconut), and the ever-popular margaritas (tequila blended with ice and fruity mix) are just as tasty. A michelada – lemon juice, tabasco sauce and light beer – is a popular way to perk up after overindulging.
Non-alcoholic favorites includes licudos (fresh fruit smoothies or milk shakes) and horchata (milky, rice-based beverage loaded with cinnamon and sugar). Atole is a thick drink made from cornmeal, water, cane sugar, and vanilla; the cocoa-based version is known as champurrado.
Mexican art can be classified into three periods: Pre-Hispanic (1500 BC-AD 1525), Colonial (1525-1810), and Modern (1810-present). With the arrival of the Spanish, Mexican art changed dramatically, but its indigenous roots still influence artists today.
Early Mexican history comes to life in the art and architecture of this period. The pre-Hispanic forms of architecture are often inseparable from the religion that produced them: from pyramids to ritual ball courts, the ruins evoke the vanished traditions of pre-Hispanic Mexico. Despite the differences between civilization that made their home here, common architectural elements like the use of stone are noticeable across Mexico. The Olmecs (1200-1500 BC) shaped basalt into the famous colossal heads. The Toltecs (AD 850-1100) built the Altantes columns out of stone to support the temple that one stood atop the Pyramid of Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli at Tula. The Maya (AD 300-900) and Aztecs (AD 1200-1500) used limestone and sandstone as building blocks for palaces, temples, altars, and stelae (upright stone monuments often inscribed with glyphs and reliefs).
On a smaller scale, some of the most impressive pieces of pre-Hispanic art are carved jade and ceramic figurines. Mayan and Aztec gods and nobility were often depicted adorned with massive addresses replete with feathers, necklaces of egg-sized beads, and bracelets of copper and gold to match the enormous bangles hanging from their earlobes.
Pre-Hispanic peoples also used art to tell stories that were central to their way of life. Murals, such as those covering the walls at the Mayan site of Nonampak, reveal scenes of warfare, sacrifice, and celebration. Fresco-like paintings on interior walls of buildings at Teotihuacán depict paradise scenes, floral arrangements, religious rituals, and athletic events. Similarly, scenes painted onto pottery depict mythological stories. Other reliefs and objects reveal calendrical events and dates – the Aztec Stone of the Sun is a famous example. This prophetic calendar weights over 20 metric tons and measures nearly four meters in diameter. Its concentric rings contain the four symbols of previous suns (jaguar, wind, rain of fire, and water), each of which represents a different epoch. The Aztecs believed they were living under the fifth and final sun – the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores would later fulfill their prophecy.
The Spanish used colonial art to facilitate conquest and religious indoctrinations of the indígenas, erasing local religions by building Catholic churches directly on top of existing temples and pyramids.
Franciscan, Dominican, and Augustinian missionaries used distinct styles in building churches and monasteries. The Franciscan style tended to be economic, while the Dominican style was more ascetic and harsh. The Augustinian architects indulged in gratuitous decoration whenever possible. Some remarkable buildings include the Monastery of St. Augustín of Acolman near Mexico City and the Monastery of Actopán in Hidalgo, where the frescoes exhibit indigenous influences.
The steady growth of the Catholic Church throughout the 17th and 18th century necessitated the construction of cathedrals, parochial chapels, and convents. The luxurious Baroque facades of the cathedrals in Chihuahua and Zacatecas teem with dynamic images of angels and saints aimed at producing feeling of awe and respect in the recently converted indígenas. Baroque expression is also reflected in the works of artists Alonso López de Herrera (c. 1580-1660) and Baltazar de Echave Orio (1558-1623). The genre of portraiture also became popular in colonial times; one of the most famous artists was Miguel Cabrera (1695-1768), whose paintings adorn churches in Querétaro and Taxco.
Luxury, frivolity, and ornamentation became more prevalent in the works of the artists and builders of the 18th century. While the Mexican High Baroque reached its extreme, the Churrigueresque style, a Spanish version of the opulent and graceful Rococo style brought further turns of excess into the world of Mexican architecture. Sculpted rays of light and garlands graced the interiors of Churrigueresque churches, and the intricately decorated estípites (pilasters), a hallmark of the style, were installed for looks rather than support. Neoclassicism replaced the Rococo style as Spain asserted its dominance over the Mexican colony. With independence from Spain 1821, Mexico artists began to break away from Spanish artistic traditions and follow the cultural currents of Europe. Although the Neoclassical style persisted in government-sponsored works, foreign travelers soon introduced Romanticism, and later Realism, styles that allowed artists to explore elements of their indigenous past.
One of the most important painters of the turn-of-the-century Mexico was José María Velasco (1840-1912), whose landscapes of the Valle de Mexico anticipated Cubism. On the political front of art, José Guadalupe Posada's (1852-1913) famous calavera (skeleton) cartoons and engravings criticized the Porfiriato; these later became an inspiration for politicians and artists alike. Gerardo Murillo (1875-1964) took on the name Doctor Atl, a Náhuatl word meaning water, and is well known for painting volcanos with "Atl-colors" (pigments dried with resin).
As the Revolution reduced their land to shambles, Mexican artists further rejected European models by developing a national style that better reflected Latin American culture. After the Revolution, Mexican artists became intent on building the concept of Mexico as a nation, and were eager to use art to do so. Using a Mexican art form dating back to the early days of the Spanish conquest, when evangelists used allegorical murals to teach indígenas the rudiments of Christian iconography, muralistas to decorate the walls of hospitals, colleges, schools, and ministries.
Diego Rivera (1886-1957), the most renowned of the muralistas, based his artwork on political themes including themes including land reform, Marxism, and the marginalization of indígena life. He used stylized realism to portray the dress, action, and expression of the Mexican people, and natural realism – complete with ugly faces, knotted brows, and angry stances – to represent Spaniards and other oppressors of the indígenas. His innovative blend of Mexican history and culture reached a wide audience and embroiled Rivera in international controversy.
Though Rivera is credited as the first to forge the path for muralistas, two other artists were vital in defining the art form: José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), whose dark, angular shapes captured the brooding nature of his works' racial themes, and David Alfaro Siquelros (1896-1974), who brought new materials and dramatic revolutionary themes to his murals. The Cubist-influenced artist Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) also adopted the use of murals, but to a less politically charged end than the other muralists who preceded him.
Not all 20th-century Mexican artists exchanged the traditional canvas for walls. By combining abstract art with realism, Juan Soriano (1920-2006) forged a name for himself as a painter and sculptor. Surrealist painter Frida Kahlo (1907-54) is the only 20th century Mexican painter with a place in the Louvre. Both Rivera and Kahlo, who shared two turbulent marriages to one another, blended indigenous subject matter with stylistic modernism. Crippled by both polio and a trolley accident that made her infertile, Kahlo was confined to a wheelchair for much of her life and her paintings and self-portraits are icons of pain. In the world of photography, Mexico's master Manuel Álvarez Bravo (1902-2002) brought the art of the lens to the fore. A photographer for Sergei Eisenstein's unfinished "Qué Viva Mexico!", Álvarez Bravo exhibited at New York's Julien Levy Gallery with Henri Cartier-Bression and Walker Evans, advancing a new Mexican style of photography characterized by an attention to everyday and indigenous life.
Research indicates that Náhuatl and Mayan were the two dominant Mexico before the arrival of the Spaniards. Dating back to 600 BC, the earliest inscribed at San José Mogote and Monte Albán are thought to be the examples of Mesoamerican writing. The tumultuous conquest and imposition of the Spanish language resulted in the loss of valuable information relating to indigenous language and culture. The conquistadors burned Mayan and Aztec codices (unbound "books" or manuscripts), considering them an affront to Christianity works. Nevertheless, a number of codices and a handful of narrative survived, notably the May Books of Chilam, Annals of the cakchiquel, and Popul vuh, the book of Creation. Rabinal Achi, the story of a sacrificed Mayan warrior, is considered to be the only surviving example of pre-Hispanic drama.
The Spanish eagerly sent home about their conquered land and the Mexicans' way of life. Letters, including Hernán Cortés's (1485-1547) Cartas de relación (Letters of Relation), were mainly crown- and church-flattering documents detailing the ongoing efforts to educate and convert indígenas. One of Cortés soldiers, Bernal Díaz del Castillo (1495-1584), wrote of the conquistadors' feats in La conuista de Nueva Brevísimas relacíon de la destrución de las Indias (Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies) is hailed as a humanistic defense of the indigenous people. Also known as the Florentine codex, Historia General de las Casas de Nuevas España (General History of the Things of New Spain) by Fray Bernardinoo de Sahagún (c.1500-90) is a compilation of Aztec history and culture in Náhuatl and Spanish.
Poetry also rose to prominence in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Mexican literary culture. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695), a criolla of illegitimate birth who joined a convent in pursuit of an education, became a master lyricist known for her wit. Her most famous works are "Respuesta a Sor Folitea" ("Response to Sor Filotea") and "Hombres necios" ("Injudicious Men").
By the start of the 19th century, the struggle for independence became the central topic in most Mexican texts. in 1816, Mexican journalist José Fernández de Lizardi (1776-1827) wrote what is considered the first Latin American novel, El periquillo sarniento (The Itching Parrot), a satire of Mexico's social status quo. Using historical themes to mask sweeping indictments of the military and clergy, Mexican novelists such as Manuel Payno (1810-94) sought to define a new national identity by glorifying strength, secularism, progress, and education.
Literature during the Porfiriato period (1876-1911) abandoned Romanticism for rational Realism. Most writers, however, avoided critiquing the political regime, since that would most likely lead to incarceration. During the late 19th century, the modernismo trend emphasized the value of pure aesthetics and reshaped Mexican literature under the direction of core figures like Amado Nervo (1870-1919). Nervo, the famed "monk of poetry," abandoned the clergy to pursue his writing. In addition to his first and most famous work, El Bachiller (The Baccalaureate), he produced several collections of introspective and often mystical poetry, notably Serenidad (Serenity), Elevación (Elevation), and Plenitud (Plentitude).
The desire to reintegrate vestiges of pre-Hispanic culture into the national tradition pervaded post-Revolutionary era Mexican literature. Works produced immediately after the Revolution highlighted social themes, particularly the plight of Mexico's indígenas. Mariano Azuela (1873-1952), who joined Pancho Villa's forces in 1915, relates first-hand the military exploitation of indígenas in Los de abajo (The Underdogs). Similar works, such as El indio (The Indian) by Gregorio López y Fuentes (1895-1966), reinstated the novel as a vehicle of social reform. Octavio Paz (1914-1998), the first Mexican writer to win a Nobel Prize, drew on Marxism, Romanticism, and postmodernism in exploring the making and unmaking of a national archetype in such works as El laberinto de la soledad (The Labyrinth of Solitude).
The 1960s saw the advent of Magical Realism, a literary movement that blends the ordinary and common with fantasy and wonder, resulting in texts that portray a dreamlike and distorted reality. At the forefront of this movement in Mexico stands Carlos Fuentes (b.1928), an acclaimed contemporary novelist whose many works include La región más transparente (Where the Air is Clear) and La muerte de Artemio Cruz (The Death of Artemio Cruz).
The works of female writers, such as Laura Esquivel (b.1950), who wrote the fantastical, recipe-laden Como agua chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate; 1989) has been well received both nationally and internationally. In 1991, Elena Poniatowska (b. 1932) wrote Tinísima – a novel recounting the life of activist-photographer Tina Modotti. In the past three decades, the Chicano literary movement has worked to describe the experiences of Mexican immigrants to the US. Sandra Cisneros's House on Mango Street – a 1984 novel narrated by an 11-year-old girl who talks about her life on both sides of the Mexican border – has made one of the most recognized Chicana authors today.
Usually sing by guitar-plucking troubators, these songs remain strongly linked to their folk origins. Based in the oral tradition of storytelling, corridos recount the epic deeds of famous, infamous, and occasionally fictional figures from Mexico's past. A corridista may also function as a walking newspaper, singing songs about the latest national disaster, political scandal, or any other decisive event. Controversial narcarridos, tales of drug trafficking, have also gained popularity. The outpouring in 2004 of shocked fans in Mexico and the US after corridista Adán "Chalino" Sánchez died in a car accident at the age of 19 revealed the depth of the genre's appeal.
Black-and-red-clad men with bells and capes – the same ones that appear in tequila ads around the world – have long been popular images of mariachis. The most famous of Mexican musical styles, mariachi is lively and light-hearted, with strong guitar and energetic horn sections. Wandering mariachis strike up in front of restaurants and play at traditional fiestas. The world-famous tradition of women being serenaded by a group of mariachis in Mexican garb is a must for any romantic evening. Traditional mariachi music may deal with one or several of the following topics: being very drunk, being abandoned by a woman, pondering the fidelity of one's horse, and loving one's gun. In their more somber or (sober) moments, mariachi songs have also been known to deal with death, politics, and revolutionary history.
Born in a fit of nationalistic fervor following the 1910 Revolution, rancheras were originally conceived as "songs of the people," dealing with matters of work, love, and land. Once performed with marimba and flute, rancheras are now backed by the guitar and trumpets of mariachi bands. The songs are characterized by a passionate, sincere singing style, with long, drawn-out final notes. Like American country-western music, today's rancheras are sentimental songs about down-and-out towns, faithful dogs, and love gone wrong. Norteños are a type of ranchera based in the northwest and strongly influenced by polka. Popular norteños bands such as Los Tigres del Norte have attracted a number of fans outside of Mexico.
Mexican music along the east-central coast and continuing into the Yucatán carries a strong dose of Afro-Caribbean rumba. In Veracruz and Quintana Roo, drum-laden bands often strike up irresistible beats in the evening twilight of central plazas. The style has inspired countless marimba bands, whose popularized music can be found blasting in markets throughout Mexico. Imported from, cumobia has joined salsa as the dance music of choice across central and southern Mexico.
Mexico knows how to rock, since original rock pioneers Maldita Vecindad and El Tri set the stage during the 1960s. Supergroup Maná has been recording music since the 1980s, and their collaboration with Santana on Corazón Espinado bought them global acclaim in 1998. They won the Grammy for the Best Latin Rock/Alternative Artist in 2002. In 2003, the same award went to Cafe Tacuba, who mixes ska, rock, and hip hop with traditional Mexican forms of music. El Gran Silencio has also garnered critical acclaim for its innovative blend of norteño influences and modern rock, and the indie band Kinky has been nominated for three Grammys as of 2002. Calfanes, a famous band in its own right, later became Jaguares, a socially-conscious rock group that has used lyrics to promote human rights in Cuidad Juárez.
Over a century old, the Mexican film industry remains a vital part of Mexican culture. With the 1910 Revolution came a slew of documentaries, notably those of the Alva brothers – Carlos, Eduardo, Guillermo, and Salvador. In 1931, Russian filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein began shooting Qué Viva Mexico (Long Live Mexico!), a social critique intertwined with panoramic shots of Mexican landscapes; although hailed as a masterpiece, it was never completed. The 1940s ushered in the golden age of Mexican cinema, which began with Emilio "El Indio" Fernández's María Candelaria (1943), a Cannes honoree, and Luis Buñuel's Los Olvidados (The Forgotten Ones, 1950), a grisly portrait of the Mexico City barrio. Comedian Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno (1911-1993), pioneer of Mexican slapstick, earned the moniker of "the Mexican Charlie Chaplin" for his poor campesino (peasant) character Cantinflas. In 1960s, cinema hit a new high when Mexico received its first Oscar nomination for Roberto Gavalín's Macario, a film about a starving woodcutter who strikes a deal about Death and get the gift of healing.
Fox Studios built the first American studio in Mexico in 1996, and a direct-to-video market has flourished alongside increasing Mexican collaboration with hollywood. María Novaro received critical acclaim for her 1991 hit Danzón, a film about a Mexico City telephone operator who journeys to Veracruz to find ballroom dance and love. Texan Robert Rodriguez gathered a shoestring budget to film 1992's El Mariachi, which was later followed by Desperado (1995) and Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003). In 1992, director Alfonso Arau adapted Laura Esquivel's novel Como agua para chocolate, which held the title of highest-grossing foreign film released in the US until 1997. In 1999, Antonio Serrano's Sexo, pudor y lágrimas (Sex, Shame, and Tears) smashed movie records, winning five Ariel awards, the Mexican equivalent of an Oscar.
At the turn of the century, Mexican film cemented its place in American culture with two art-house blockbusters including Aldonso Cuarón's Y tu mamá también (And Your Mother; 2001), starring Mexican heartthrob Gael García Bernal. Bernal went on to star in Carlos Carrera's El Crimen del Padre Amaro (The Crime of Father Amaro; 2003) and numerous Spanish- and English-language films. Iñárritu later filmed 21 Grams (2003), while Cuarón brought his take on male adolescence to the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
Mexican television can, for the most part, be broken down into four different categories: telenovelas (soap operas), comedias (comedic variety shows), noticias (news shows), and imported international TV dubbed into Spanish. Of these, telenovelas are second to none and occupy huge chunks of mid-afternoon and prime-time television. Mexico's first globally exported soap operas, the 1979 series Los Ricos También Lloran (The Rich Cry Too), drew millions of loyal international viewers. Though sitcoms are not terribly popular, Mexico loves its variety shows, which feature sketch comedy intermixed with musical numbers and audience participation. The long-running sketch comdey show Chespirito was so popular that its characters have become cultural icons; it was the inspiration for Bumblebee man on The Simpsons. News and current events shows are popular in the late evenings, but fútbol matches dominate airwaves at all hours, especially during the World Cup.
Although more commonly associated with Spain, bullfighting is Mexico's national sport. During the summer, matadores and their entourages perform in packed bullrings across the country. Jaripeps (rodeos) are also immensely popular.
While bullfighting is popular, Mexico's heart belongs to fútbol (soccer). The Mexican affinity for competitive ball games originated in 1200 BC, when Mesoamerican natives invented the rubber ball. Today, any unused patch of dirt, grass, or concrete is likely to be swarming with young children playing a rowdy pick-up game. In addition to informal street games, Mexico has a popular professional football league with at least one team in each major city. At the international level, the entire country cheers and jeers the Mexican National Team, a gang of flashy green-clad young men; life comes to a standstill during important fútbol matches. Mexico played host to the World Cup in 1970 and 1986, and hosts other important matches in the Olympic Stadium.
Additionally, bélsbol (baseball) attracts players and spectators at all levels, and Mexico has had its fair share of world boxing champions in the lighter weight divisions. There have been some notable Mexican marathon runners in the past years, and no discussion of Mexican sports is complete without mention of the country's illustrious record in the Olympic events of race walking and equestrian riding, two of the sports in which Mexico has won a gold medal.
Mexico loves to celebrate its rich history, and nearly every month boasts a national holiday. In addition to these official fiestas, cities and towns across the country host smaller-scale but lively events in honor patron saints and local traditions. Sundays are always special; "daily" schedules frequently refer only to Monday through Saturday.
Come nightfall, Quinta transforms from a busy thoroughfare of vendors into a glitzy nightspot. Sun-lovers recuperate from the day's rays by swaying in hammocks and jiving to live jazz and salsa. Though chains such as Carlos'n Charlie's and Señor Frogs near the ferry dock are popular with American teens grooving on American hip hop, Playa has plenty of alternatives with a more international flavor.
Mexicans almost always use formal terms of address when speaking to one another. As in other countries, professional and academic titles convey respectability. Those who have earned a college degree may be addressed as licenciado or licenciada, and those with doctorates as doctor or doctora. When introducing yourself, a simple señor, or señorita (for young or unmarried women) is appropriate.
There are two ways of addressing someone in Spanish: usted is formal and indicates respect and distance, while tú indicates a closer relationship. Traditionally reserved for people of authority, usted and its proper verb conjugations are appropriate for use with strangers. Tú and its verb conjugations are used to reflect familiarity and may be used toward tourists to suggest warmth and welcome. Locals use both, depending on location and establishment.
Outside of the business world, Mexico is notorious for its relaxed approach to fixed meeting times and schedules. This phenomenon derives not from a Mexican indifference to punctuality, but from a more relaxed attitude toward time and its pressures. So, if you find yourself tapping your foot and staring at the clock expectantly while awaiting the arrival of a friend, it might be more comfortable to pull up a chair.
Originally reserved for those of European descent, the term gringo has recently lost its harsh association and welcomed all English-speaking visitors. Expatriates in Mexico have even taken to referring to themselves as gringos. Americans may sometimes find themselves labeled more specifically as yanquis (Yankees), and minority travelers may have to put up with racist epithets, but the gringo community embraces everyone. Minority travelers should also note that words like negro and chino are not meant as slurs, but rather as adjectives to describe race or nationality; they do not have the negative connotations that they might in other languages.


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May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes 'n' gravey
have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious,
May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner
stay off your thighs.
Told ya corney but cute! I saw this on a friends facebook status.
I serve a wonderful God who has giving me so much to be thankful for!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving Corney but Cute
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Alice in Wonderland Party Part 1
My twins are about to turn three years old…where has the time gone? I thought it is the perfect time to share with everyone the Alice in Wonderland Party; I throw them for their 1st Birthday. I have so many elements to this party to share with you; I will be breaking it up in several parts. I wouldn't want you to miss anything.
As the quest entered the back yard, they were greeted by a banner the read, "Wonderland!" The banner was made out of various patterned scrapbook paper cut into circles and some cut as teapots. Each section was connected with checkered ribbon.
Under the patio cover was set up to look like it a miniature house as if you had fallen down the Rabbit Hole, just like in the movie, we placed a rug on the ground and upon that set an small vintage couch and child's rocking chair were the kids could sit and play or the adults could sit and look as if they were giants. We also used this area for opening the Twin's presents.
Next, to the chair I placed a whimsical coat hanger, where I hung an outfit of the Mad Hatter and Alice. I also place a Mad Hatter hat on the coat rack.
This is a little better picture of the hat. If you are interested in how this hat was made check out my Best Friends website over at DIYInspired.com, just click the link, DIY Mad Hatter Top Hat.
Once you left the patio you delve into Wonderland itself. One of my favorite parts of the movie is when they go to see the Queen and when she yells about Painting the Roses Red! I just had to dedicate a part of the yard to this. To start off, I painted some white roses red. I took white artificial roses, red paint and painted parts of the white rose petals red. I used painted roses on a table, at the entrance of the Royal Croquet Court.
At the entrance to the Royal Croquet Court, I placed a table to represent the Queen herself. I had found several bowls, plates, vases and candles stick holders, which remind me of the Queen of Hearts. I used the candle stick holders to glue the heart bowl and a heart checkered plate to. I used one to display the Queens crown and the other just as decoration. I set the roses, I painted red on the table and the rest I placed in a vase. I also filled another vase with artificial red roses I purchased at the store.
I just love this part! My friend over at DIY Inspired.com decided to be the Queen of Hearts for Halloween so I had the idea of using the shirt from her costume as a table skirt. I covered the table with a black table cloth and then pinned the skirt to the front of the table to make the table skirt,
Next to the table stood a sign that we cut out of poster board and painted the words, "Royal Croquet Court", we drilled the sign to a pipe we had hammed into the ground.
Here is a picture of the Croquet Court that we set up for the kids to play. If you look at the left side of the picture you will see pink flamingo that the kids used to hit lighter plastic balls throw the arches. I made the pink flamingos mallets by removing the legs of the flamingos and replaced them with plastic golf club handles that I purchased at Walmart; they have a plastic golf bag and clubs for around $5.00. This particular set the heads of the clubs could be screwed off so it worked perfect. I used a screw to attach the handle and flamingo.
Throughout the Croquet court I placed Guards Men Card People like in the movie; I created them out of poster board and paint. I added a stake to the backs of the cards so that I could stand them throughout the court.
Well, this concludes part 1 of the party, I have so much more to share, so be sure to stop back by for the kids table, guest's tables, food tables, and more fun decorations!
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Stick a Fork In It
This menu is stuffed to the gills with flavor!
- Date: Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
- Time: 11:30am — 1pm
- Instructor: Chef Kate Ellingwood
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Class Menu
- Popcorn Shrimp with Sriracha Mayo
- Beef Ribeye Steak with a Rosemary and Sea Salt Crust with Porcini Butter
- Cajun Onion Rings
- Ranch Slaw
- Bittersweet Chocolate Tart served with Housemade Pineapple Ice Cream
Stick a Fork In It


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I talked to Dan Carlin a little over a year ago, and was fortunate enough to talk to him again. After hearing the two most recent episodes of his podcast "Common Sense," which dealt with the hefty subject of torture, I wanted to be able to grace my own blog with his brilliant thoughts. (I'm sure he'll love that line...) Our last conversation was at the beginning of the two presidential primary campaigns, and this comes right after Barack Obama sealing the deal on the Democratic nomination.
D: Both Barack Obama and John McCain represent a break from Bush's stance of tolerance in regard to coercive interrogations. Do you think that the Bush policies will survive into an Obama or McCain presidency?
DC: Well, judging from Obama's and McCain's public statements on the issue you wouldn't think so. They both seem to be quite anti-torture on a core moral level. But, I imagine this is only something that can be tested in another 9/11 type situation. It is easy to say you won't torture when people aren't feeling quite as threatened as we were after the WTC attacks. I doubt the Bush people envisioned going down the road they seem to have traveled on this before the attacks in New York and on the Pentagon. Events and conditions create the environment where people's minds can change very quickly on stuff like this.
I think what you will probably see is a much more targeted version of whatever it is we do now (because what we do is not exactly public knowledge) with clauses to cover extreme situations. I imagine Obama's will probably have less loopholes and be more targeted than McCain's...but that's just a hunch. I think we will see the "outsourcing" of torture continue though. It is a way to "have our cake and eat it too" on the torture issue. We can distance ourselves from the practice, while still essentially doing it via third parties. We can even pretend it is part of deporting someone back to their home country sometimes. There's a lot of "plausible deniability" built into this way of doing things. That might make it too valuable to get rid of in the eyes of the people running the show...be they Obama's people or McCain's.
Let's just say that I am cautiously optimistic things will get better.
D: What do you fear most about an America that uses coercive interrogations or torture?
DC: Fear most? I think it is the crossing of some invisible line from one sort of society to another. And not so much in the laws and practices involved in torture, but in what laws and practices we as a people become comfortable with and accepting of. What sort of a people are we Americans? Well, one that is a lot more comfortable with the idea of torturing our enemies than we used to be only a decade or so ago. I fear the continual degradation of our standards.
D: How do you think the Bush Administration will be viewed by history?
DC: I think it is fun to pretend that we can see already how President Bush will be seen in the future, but we really haven't any perspective on the subject yet. We need at least a decade to begin to unravel
how the decisions made during this Presidency turned out. Did Iraq end up happily or unhappily? Did Iran nuke Israel because we didn't do something? Or does it go 180 degrees in the other direction? The way things turn out will determine the way history views Bush. He sure doesn't look very good right now. But, that's not uncommon with presidents when they leave office. Sometimes their standing grows with historians as time passes. They will certainly be seen as the Administration that crossed the torture line however..
D: How do you think Scott McClellan's tell-all book will impact the election?
DC: I don't think it will have a very large effect. The election is still a long way off, and McCain is distancing himself from the Rumsfeldian mistakes of the Bush Administration's past in a way that I think will probably insulate him from the McClellan book revelations.
D: Why do you doubt the sincerity of Bob Barr's conversion to libertarianism?
DC: Well, Bob Barr may be a libertarian...the Libertarians may be changing and they may BE the party of Bob Barr now (he did, after all, win the nomination). What I doubt is his commitment to the causes that were so important to more strident and longstanding members of the movement. Barr is certainly a "Johnny-come-lately" on many of the important libertarian issues and while this doesn't preclude his inclusion in the party, it's intriguing that it seems to not have badly affected his chances of becoming the party standard bearer. Don't you want your central figure in the Party to have better credentials on the bedrock issues? I would. But, I'm not in the Libertarian Party, so maybe it's not my business.


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I asked WITHS2 if I can base their My Girl subs to create Tagalog subs and they said yes. ^^ Please tell me if there are possible wrong grammar, spelling and the such. I want to make it perfect as possible.
Main Translators: queer, Fleur, JiWONNx3HS, jinhee, Counteract
Spot Translators: mhugh, dorkette @ soompi
Timers: wagws, ay_link, Victory
English to Tagalog Translator: retsnom_Adedekutsu
Lee Da-hae as Ju Yoo-rin
Lee Dong-wook as Seol Gong-chan
Park Si-yeon as Kim Sae-hyun
Lee Jun-ki as Seo Jeong-woo
credit to sylver @ soompi forum, edited by ay_link, re-edited by retsnom_Adedekutsu
Ju Yoo-rin (주유린) is an imposter proficient in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Seol Gong-chan (설공찬) is the second generation heir of a big corporation. Because of his grandfather's illness, he's forced to ask Yoo-rin to be his long-lost cousin so that his grandfather's last wish can be fulfilled. So therefore, they both are bound in a lie that no one in the family knows the truth.
Kim Sae-hyun (김세현) grew up in a rich family and dreams to become a tennis star with the nickname "Sharapova of Korea (한국의 샤라포바)". Her charm and intelligence attract many men. She and Yoo-rin have cutthroat competitions. Seo Jeong-woo (서정우) will fall also for Yoo-rin and finally learn to love that special someone
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Alabeo's Chieftian: Final Round!/
FSX/P3D. Well this is it folks. The final set of screenshots of the Alabeo PA31 Chieftian have landed which means release can't be more than 3 or so days away. This project sort of came right out of the blue with the Navajo variant coming under the Carenado brand last year, who would have thought the big brother would come from Alabeo. I have given up trying to figure these guys out. So long as they continue to churn out the goods, the masses (for the most part) will be happy. See the full set via the source link below.