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Greetings, buckaroos. Sebastian's internet has been down, so he won't be able to join us as we venture into a PPV who's promo poster is that of Scott Steiner in rape mode. However a friend of mine, Henry, who's a fellow writer & wrestling enthusiast will be filling in, as well as joining us on further articles. So, without further ado, let's get down to the business of getting down.
We open up with Booker T arriving, and being mobbed by a large group of fake fans.
Then we see Steiner showing up, and he's wearing a hat without a bill. It's weird. I mean, the hat has the snaps in the back like the old baseball caps, but there's no bill. Does Steiner also drive a car that doesn't have tires? Because if anyone could, it'd be him.
Kwee Wee vs Mike Sanders © – Crusierweight Title
WCW has a brilliant strategy here, as they show Kwee Wee getting his ass kicked last Monday, and then show Sanders getting his ass kicked by both Nash & Goldberg on separate occasions. Well, so long as we know they both suck. Kwee gets the upper hand at first, but then the NBT comes out and takes their shots each time the ref isn't looking. Meng then comes out and does battle with them, and the camera is more focused on that than the match. Then security comes out. Goddamn. There like 30 people on the outside of the ring, making sure no one gives a shit about the title match going on inside of it. Flair comes out and clears the place. After a bit, Paisley just comes in and hits Sanders with a handspring back-elbow, in plain site of the ref, who doesn't give a shit. Sanders hits Kwee with what's known as the 3.0, and that's that. Meh. These guys are capable of having a far greater match than what they had here, and most of the booking seemed to be left over from Russo's notes.
Sanders beats Kwee with the 3.0 at 7:50 | **
They throw a few vignettes my way, and here they are:
Boogie Knights hire Kronik for 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
Evan Karagias & Jamie Knoble have formed a tag-team, and Evan is…well Evan is a word that's no longer PC to say.
Crowbar gets flowers from a secret admirer. Oh boy, these pay-offs are always great.
Yung Dragons vs 3 Count vs Knoble & Karagias
Of all the matches these guys have had in the last few months, this one is clicking the least. It honestly feels like they're just going through the motions, as the young crusierweights tend to do sometimes. They think all that matters is standing out from the older guys, so they do high-flying moves & chain combos until they're blue in the face, but at the same time sacrifice certain subtleties that can make or break a match. This match doesn't suck, it's just more like a spot fest than a wrestling match. Pretty great moment near the end when everyone does their finish one after another, and then dive to the outside onto each other, one after another. Honestly, the match picked up a lot more as I was typing this paragraph, and came out better than I thought it was going to be.
Helms pins Jimmy Yang after a neckbreaker at 10:53 | ***
Jimmy Hart comes out to battle Mancow, who's one of those lame-ass radio hosts who are do their best to try and out Howard Stern, Howard Stern. These types of guys are hacks, and I hope Hart beats him half to death. He doesn't, but Mancow does make a timely "You're Al Gore, you don't know when to quit! I'm George Bush, and I'm kicking your ass!" comment.
Bigelow beat the hell outta Awesome.
Big Vito vs Reno vs Crowbar © – Hardcore Championship
The best moment of the match is when Big Vito pulls a parking cone out of a bag, and Tony sells it like he pulled out a chainsaw that was attached to a dragon that was swinging King Kong around by the foot "Oh no! The parking cone!". Vito was pretty inventive with it though, as he jammed it into Reno's hangdang and then smashed it with a bat. After a pretty decent brawl in the ring, Vito & Reno head to the back, followed soon by Crowbar. Reno powerslams Vito through a table, then argues with whom I believe is Vito's sister, and Reno's girlfriend. This costs him, as Crowbar comes from behind and smashes a chair into his face, with another chair. This was a decent brawl, and thankfully moved at a much better pace than most of WCW's hardcore matches in 2000.
Crowbar wins with a chair shot at 7:50 | **
Buff is looking for Double J's guitars.
DDP & Nash chat
Mean Gene offers a dose of Vitamin G to Ms. Jones.
Mysterio & Kidman vs Alex Wright & Kronik
For most of the match, Kronik would get the upper hand on either Rey or Kidman, and then Wright would want the tag, so he could get the pin. Eventually the 7:30 was up, and they left, at which point Wright got his ass kicked and then pinned after the FA did the Dudley Boyz head-butt to the balls thing. Honestly, the match was pretty good when Kronik was involved, but Wright's constant tagging in was ruining the flow of the match.
Wright eats the pin after a flying head-butt to the hangdang at 7:46 | **
Shane Douglas w/ Torrie Wilson vs The Cat w/ Ms. Jones
They start the match on the outside of the ring, and at one point the Cat attacks Mark Madden, which I fully endorse. Back in, and it's exactly what you'd expect. Franchise controls most of it with his evil ways, and The Cat is able to fight back at certain points. The last few minutes were pretty great though, as they packed in a lot of false finishes and amazingly it wasn't the 1 billionth match where Franchise wins by cheating. The Cat gets his magic red shoes and delivers a spin kick to Shane's head for the pin. Anyone else hoping that new James Brown movie will have a scene where he shows up to the WCW PPV? Fingers crossed.
Cat wins with a spin kick at 8:01 | *1/2
Buff has smashed Jarrett's guitars
Interview with MIA where I find out that we're getting ANOTHER FUCKING MATCH with Boner vs Storm. Wait, Boner doesn't have the US title? I thought he won it in what was one of the United States & pro-wrestling's most crowning achievements?
We get a Glacier promo. Wait. He came back?
Bam Bam vs The Wall
Bammer comes out and says he isn't gonna have to wrestle since Awesome is in the hospital. Flair comes out and says that isn't true, and he has a suspicion that Bammer had something to do with it. Gee, really? Considering we saw footage of him standing over Awesome's body, laughing about what he'd just done? Well, now it's Bam Bam vs The Wall. I had a lot of expectations for this one, and they were all bad. However, these guys went out and had a pretty decent match. Big guy matches are often dominated with punching, choking, and rest-holds. These guys delivered with a lot of power moves, and close-calls. Wall was about to chokeslam BB through a table, but instead he took a trip to Asbury Park. It's a bummer that both of these guys are now gone.
Bam Bam wins with Asbury at 5:45 | **1/4
Mean Gene interviews Buff, who's walking around with a piece of Double J's guitar.
Bam is being stretchered out of the ring. I can't tell if it's legit or not, but I'm going to say no. Perhaps they'll take him to the same hospital Awesome is in, and they can brawl there. If Russo was still around, you can bet top dollar that would have happened. Then at Starrcade they would have had a Defibrillator Match, in which the way you win is by killing the person and bringing him back to life.
General Boner vs Lance Storm © – US Canadian Championship
As Boner is walking to the ring, Bammer leaps off the stretcher and beats the hell out of him. That was pretty funny, because Bam Bam was selling that shit like a pro. From that point on, Storm works Boner's left knee, with Boner mounting small comebacks, only to be taken back down via a shot to the knee of some sort. Eventually they brawl ontop of the turnbuckle, at which point Boner sends him back to the mat and hits the No Laughing Matter. It's really stupid how Tony is trying to make it all serious, saying he's a great American, a great champion, and a great fighter, and calls him by name, which means a huge boner. Alright, so this feud lost steam months ago, and it's clearly over now, which means it should only go on for at least another year. I believe Storm was legit hurt here, as he didn't have to take too many bumps, and not much went on.
Storm eats a NLM as well as the pin at 6:25 | *
Sanders sends home the security team
Jeff Jarrett vs Buff Bagwell
Seriously, I think "choke on that" and "slap nuts" are the two worse wrestling catch phrases of all time, well, besides "I'm The Miz, and I'm awesome". As the match starts, Buff soon proves once again how awesome he is when he takes a foam guitar from a fan and nails Double J with it. Who sells it. He trashes Buff with a chair for a bit before heading back in, where they actually have a decent match that sees Buff trying to climb out from under Jarrett's lead, but can't quite make it. The ending has some great near falls, with big-budget moves. Double J of course wins with a guitar shot. Big swerve.
Jarrett wins with the guitar shot at 11:10 | **
The Insiders vs The Perfect Event © – Tag-Team Championship
Since Flair has banned people from ringside, Sanders has made the remaining members of the NBT the security team. Soon after the match starts, Ric comes down with the real security team and ejects the NBT. They're doing the "smaller guy gets his ass kicked the whole match, and the times he tags out the ref isn't looking so it doesn't count" kind of match. It works, as DDP plays that part well, and Nash is great in an enforcer role. However, The Perfect Event isn't as good as Jindrak & O'Haire, and this match suffers because of it. It's very by-the-numbers, and really doesn't offer much outside of at least being cohesive, which is very un-WCW-2000. Nash of course tags in, wrestles for a minute, then hits the Jacknife and gets the pin. Again, much like the New Blood, this booking is completely ass backwards. The NBT need to be the faces. It's not at all interesting to see Kevin Nash over come the odds on smaller guys who are pretty much brand new to the business. Either way, The Insiders are your new tag-team champions.
Stasiak is pinned after a Jacknife at 14:55 | *1/2
Lex Luger vs Goldberg
Buffer is doing the ring introductions, however he isn't saying "let's get ready to rumble", which he charges $10,000 for. So, WCW is trying to make this seem big-time without wanting to spend the money for it. Lex Luger's hair is fucking ridiculous looking. It looks like he went to bed with wet hair, then woke up right before the match. Exactly what you think happens, happens. Luger was able to put up a bit of a fight though.
Goldberg puts down Luger with the Jackhammer at 5:53 | *
Scott Steiner vs Booker T © – WCW Heavyweight Championship – Caged Heat
Steiner attacks Booker the second he walks in, but Booker keeps him at bay after a whip into the stairs. His lead doesn't last long, as Scott comes back with his standard offense of clotheslines, chops, and of course, belly to belly suplexes. Of course, WCW has to over-complicate things by having there be a straight-jacket suspended from the roof. God forbid they just have the cage match, no, there's a straight-jacket in the ring that you have to grab and put your opponent in. Booker eventually grabs it, and after a struggle, puts Steiner in the jacket. However, he doesn't tie the arms. So basically, Booker T is now fighting a guy who's wearing a Snuggie. Steiner rips the arms off, which is actually a pretty cool move. Soon after, Steiner nails Booker with a few chair shots and puts Booker in the Recliner, causing his arm to drop three times. Afterwards, he celebrates by crushing Booker's leg with a chair as well as hitting a few refs. All in all, certainly not a terrible bout. Usually Steiner's matches involve a lot of botching & rest-holds, and there was virtually zero in both departments. They really did a great job here of making Steiner look like an absolute beast, with the message being 'what he may lack in skill, he makes up for in crazy', and that's always a great way to go with a heel. Booker was consistent as always, and it almost seemed like they were going for the Rocky III vibe, as it appeared that perhaps he wasn't taking Steiner as serious as he should. I'm looking forward to seeing how the feud pans out.
Steiner wins with the Recliner at 13:10 | **1/4
Needless to say, this was a rather dull show. WCW was coasting at this point because they had no leader. Whoever was in charge of this show though needed to be fired. Between every match you were given 3-5 vignettes, which is something that should be saved for TV, not for something you pay $30 for. I will say at this point things do look brighter than they ever have. Flair is great as the CEO, they're using a lot of young talent, and Steiner is very effective as the monster heel. I'm interested to see what happens in the next month.
Oh, and Mayhem 1999 was attended by literally 10,000 more people than in 2000.
I'm just going to start off and say that I'm new to the WCW in 2000 website. I thought I should give my two cents with Caliber and Sebastian on this fine ppv known as Mayhem. Which if you haven't known by now was the replacement for the horrible World War 3 concept back in 1999.
The show opens up with Booker T being "mobbed" by fans when he gets to the arena. These guys just walk up nicely to him for autographs. We also see Steiner come in and throw a fit like he always does.
We have Tony, Stevie Ray (?), and my least favorite commentator of all time Mark Madden hosting this show.
Flair promises great matches all night long. Let's see if he is right or not.
Kwee Wee/W Paisley vs Mike Sanders (C) WCW Cruiserweight Championship
Sanders cuts a promo saying he doesn't know Kwee Wee anymore. The Natural Born Thrillers come out and attack Kwee Wee and I'm hoping that the match just gets back to Sanders and Kwee Wee. What's the deal with all the people at ringside? It's taking away from the match. From what I saw from the match it had a decent pace and could've been a great opener, but way too much distractions bring it down.
Sanders Pins Kwee Wee after a 3.0 at 7:30 **
Mean Gene interviews Flair. Flair says no wrestler is allowed on the floor for the rest of the night. Lets see how long that lasts.
Crowbar tells some Nitro girls he's the Hardcore Champion and someone sends him a bunch of flowers. Wasn't he the guy that The Wall threw off the titan tron and the announcers wouldn't shut up about it? [NFC: I was trying to recall said event, and honestly, I think at least 43 people were thrown from very high places during the year 2000]
Three Count vs Jamie Noble & Evan Karagias vs The Jung Dragons
I dug this match. It had a really good pace to it. All the wrestlers got their chance to shine. They mix up the teams so it isn't too messy. I would check it out to see some of the very few talented wrestlers that WCW had at that point.
Moore gets the pin at 10:53 ***1/2
Mancow vs Jimmy Hart
Why do they think putting managers in matches are a huge draw? So we have a radio host vs a wrestling manager. Great. Mancow comes to the ring with about six people. It's a mess and at least it's short.
Mancow gets the pin after hitting Jimmy with the cast at 1:38 BOMB
Crowbar (C) vs Reno vs Big Vito WCW Hardcore Championship
What I like about this match is that they treat it as a triple threat. There is very handicap wrestling in it. The thing I like about hardcore matches is the use of weapons to enhance the match. Here they just beat each other with weapons for a good portion of the match. It gets a little boring after a while doing that. [NFC: Well, at least they quit with the "
hardcore matches must start in the back" rule. Also, no Knobbs, and I give every hardcore match at least one star for it's lack of Knobbs.]
Crowbar gets the pin on Reno after a chair shot at 7:50 **1/2
Mean Gene tries to hit on Ms. Jones. The Cat chews him out for that. Is this during Gene's dirty old man gimmick?
The Filthy Animals/W Tygress vs. Alex Wright and KroniK/W Disco
Rey looks like he's 14. [NFC: I love that Bischoff felt Rey was more marketable as a middle-schooler that looked like he fetched coffee for the No Limit Soldiers, and glued devil horns to his head] I liked Alex Wright, but his former self is long gone at this point. KroniK bales on the match after a few minutes and it becomes a handicap match. I just could not get into this match at all. It just seem to drag for me me.
Kidman gets the pin on Wright at 7:46 *1/2
The Cat/W Ms. Jones vs Shane Douglas/W Torrie Wilson
Funny moment was when The Cat attacked Mark Madden during this match. Then I regret laughing at it when he made the commentary for this match worse. I can't stand Shane Douglas so I'm not really looking forward to it. It's just a basic match that they could've had on Nitro. It has a decent pace, but I just could not get into it that much. [NFC: No one blames you for your inability to get FRANCHISED!]
The Cat gets the pin after hitting Douglas with a shoe at 8:00 **
Bam Bam Bigelow vs Sgt. AWOL
Bam Bam took out his original opponent Mike Awesome earlier. So Sgt. AWOL is the replacement. So I guess this is the rematch from the punching match at Uncensored. Well this match is way better, but that's not saying much. This was so slow and so boring.
Bam Bam gets the pin after the Greetings From Asbury Park at 5:41 *
Bam Bam appears to be hurt and it takes a forever amount of time to get him out of the ring. I bet its all a distraction and he will be back.
Lance Storm (C) /W Major Gunns vs General Rection – WCW Untied States Championship
Called it as Bam Bam comes out and attacks Rection. I just want to say that I'm a Lance Storm fan and I thought Bill Demott was a pretty good wrestler for his size. So I'm thinking this will be good. Well this match sucks. All it has going for it is Storm kicking Rection's leg. If they just went all out and stood equal ground we would've had a great match. [NFC: I think it's because Storm was legit hurt]
Rection gets the pin after the No Laughing Matter at 6:25 *
Jeff Jarrett vs Buff Bagwell
Ugh. Jarrett is my least favorite wrestler. Bagwell will only put on a good match when he is motivated. So that's pretty rare. This is just another basic Nitro match. It didn't have the feel of a big time ppv match. This being a Jarrett match, you can call the ending a mile away.[NFC: No you couldn't! Buff busted all his guitars! Admit, they got it! You got swerved!]
Jarrett gets the pin after a guitar shot on Bagwell at 11:10 **
Perfect Event(C) vs The Insiders – WCW Tag Team Championship
I always liked the team of Nash and Page. They were not a bad team in my book. Crowd immediately chants "WE WANT HALL!" Not going to happen folks. Anyways, pretty good match. Page does a great job being the face in peril throughout the match. Perfect Event gets a decent amount of offense in on the veteran team.
Nash gets the pin after a power bomb on Stasiak at 14:55 ***
Lex Luger with a horrible hair cut, cuts a promo that he is going to take out Goldberg. If he was still the Total Package, why doesn't he just break Goldberg's arm? [NFC: Because apparently the chair he used to break arms with, he used to cut his hair]
Lex Luger vs Goldberg
I don't think Luger is a horrible wrestler. With the right opponent he can have a good match. Goldberg is not that guy to have a good match with. This is your typical Goldberg squash match. Goldberg spears Luger and the ref which Tony screams that was the greatest thing he had ever seen. This match is awful, enough said.
Goldberg gets the pin after a Jackhammer BOMB
Scott Steiner/W Midajah vs Booker T(C) WCW Heavyweight Championship Straight Jacket Steel Cage
This is a goof gimmick. If you take the straight jacket out (which is barely used) it's a pretty good match. If they used the cage more it would've been an even better match. The cage is just there and most of the match just takes place in the ring. This had more potential then and not much delivery in that point.
Booker T passes out in the Steiner Recliner at 13:10 ***1/4
My Two Cents: Not a great ppv at all. Most of the matches are pretty boring and some could of been better then they were. The main event had more potential to it and while it was a good match, it should of been better. The Goldberg match made me mad the most. While I get they tried to push him like he was, he wasn't going to be back at the same form that he was. I would recommend that you avoid this one.


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The words from this 435APS calendar sum up why we have this reunion site.
The member's Directory has been updated
We are 80 days from the 2017 Rhein Main Reunion, and hope to see a great Aerial Port contingent at the reunion in beautiful Atlanta, GA. Dates are 28 Sep - 1 Oct, and reunion headquarters will be the lovely Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport. This is a very nice property, and the staff are ready to treat us like visiting royalty! We have a nice plan for the reunion, including visits to Centennial Park, CNN Headquarters, the College Football Hall of Game, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta's Cyclorama, and so much more. For more information and to register for the hotel and the reunion, please go to the reunion webiste, www.ClassCreator.com/RheinMainAirBaseVeterans You'll find registration info and much more in the tabs on the left side of the page.
Col Don Brewer recently confirmed that he and Jeanne intend to be there for the reunion, giving us an opportunity to honor him for his tireless efforts gathering the 435 APS reunion group up and encouraging us to meet regularly.
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Hello and Welcome to the 435th Aerial Port Squadron, Rhein Main AB, Germany Reunion Group on-line community site.
This reunion group started in 1999 as the 435APS Reunion Group. Although we still call it the 435th APS we have expanded the field of membership to any military, civilian or dependent who were assigned to or associated with the aerial port at Rhein Main, from the beginning to present and wish to be a part of this social/reunion effort. If you are in the field of membership and haven't registered, please do so by completing the form on the "Member" page.
Some former Rhein Main aerial porters have given a great deal of time and personal funds to locate/contact alumni and to make this reunion group possible. Carole Paddock Lail set up our first Web site at http://communities.msn.com/435APSReunionGroup, posting changes, maintaining the directory, contacting individuals who did not have email, and working on the 2002 reunion. Without her we could not have arrived at this point in organizing. Ron Ferranti volunteered to set up the permanent site you are presently viewing. Ron says the site is a work in progress so you can expect to see new things appear regularly. He also owned the 435aps.com domain and donated that to the cause. Chuck Ulmer has been magnificent in locating former porters from Rhein Main. Between the four of us we have found lots of alumni. But there are even more out there whom we have not yet located. Carole, Ron and Chuck are my heroes! You might drop them a personal note of thanks if you like what you see here.
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Varcoe: PPA case boils at legislature as questions grow over fiasco
Wildrose MLA Don MacIntyre did his best impression of Matlock on Tuesday at the legislature.
During a news conference, the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA played the role of courtroom accuser.
Slowly, he built his case against the government over its handling of Alberta's power market and the industry's termination of power purchase arrangements (PPAs).
It was part politics, part theatre.
Using a detailed timeline, legal documents and government emails, he painstaking tried to paint the picture that Alberta's government knew long before last March that its decision to raise the carbon levy could lead to PPAs being cancelled by utilities.
For Albertans, this could eventually transfer a string of money-losing contacts into the public's lap, at an estimated cost of $2 billion.
"If there's a smoking gun, this is it," MacIntyre declared at one point.
Well, it was more like a shell casing than a smoking pistol because it didn't prove exactly what the NDP cabinet knew or precisely when they knew it.
Yet the points MacIntyre and Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark made this week in the legislature over the issue are worthy of direct answers.
Such as why didn't government officials and ministers foresee this three-alarm fire earlier, and how are we going to pay for the coming bill?
Like everything on the PPA file, it's tangled in a dense thicket of politics and requires a trip back through time.
During its move to deregulate the province's power market back in 2000, the Klein government created PPAs, allowing companies to acquire electricity from generators and resell it to Albertans.
After the NDP's election in May 2015, Environment Minister Shannon Phillips increased the province's $15-a-tonne carbon levy on heavy greenhouse gas emitters, such as coal-fired power plants.
The decision came with unintended consequences, tripping a change in law provision contained within these deals.
The clause lets holders of PPAs — such as Enmax and Capital Power — terminate them if government changes make these arrangements not only unprofitable, but also "more unprofitable."
Increasing the carbon levy would obviously do that, meaning money-losing PPAs could be cancelled and revert to the Balancing Pool, a government-created entity which must pass along losses or profits to consumers.
By all accounts, the Balancing Pool is now burning through money faster than a sleep-deprived roulette player.
Although the agency accepted the first PPA from Calgary utility Enmax — and other holders have since followed suit — the NDP has headed to court to fight the terminations.
Here's where it gets messy.
In legal filings, the government argues three key ministers — the attorney general, energy and environment ministers — didn't know the words "or more unprofitable" were in the PPAs until March 2016, nine months after the carbon levy hike was announced.
The NDP maintains the phrase was secretly added by the former Tory government in 2000 at the behest of now-defunct power firm Enron. Industry players and the former head of Alberta's energy regulator disagree, maintaining it was well understood by government and those in the sector.
In newly filed court documents, Enmax alleges it advised Alberta's deputy minister of energy and the assistant deputy minister of electricity last Dec. 9 that it was considering terminating its PPA for the Battle River coal-fired power facility.
Two days later, it sent a termination notice to the Balancing Pool, pointing out the government was raising Alberta's carbon levy and making the PPA "unprofitable or more unprofitable."
I don't know how this could have been made any clearer, unless Enmax put the words MORE UNPROFITABLE in capital letters.
According to a document obtained by the Wildrose through an access to information request, an Energy Department email was also sent out Dec. 9 about the PPAs, prepared for the assistant deputy minister of electricity.
It was later sent to the energy minister's chief of staff and a manager within the premier's office.
The email, written with an attachment titled "potential PPA termination — change in law," says it was a draft briefing note that provided some context on the issue.
The attachment hasn't been released by the government.
Officials in the premier's office insist the key words "or more unprofitable" were not mentioned.
MacIntyre isn't convinced.
"With this new information we're bringing to light today, we seriously hope they see the game is over," he said.
But the game is still afoot.
In the legislature, Premier Rachel Notley said there was nothing new in Wildrose's documents, and insisted the government is simply trying to protect Albertans from facing unwarranted costs.
"We fully understand this matter, and one of the decisions that we've made is that we are going to do everything in our disposal to stand up for Alberta consumers," she said in the legislature Wednesday.
Deputy Premier Sarah Hoffman told reporters "the timelines we have outlined are the timelines that are true."
A more pressing question is what will happen next with the Balancing Pool, which is shouldering money-losing PPAs costing it about $70 million a month.
Clark pressed Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd to rule out "using taxpayer money to bail out the Balancing Pool to cover their own incompetence."
The minister said that hasn't happened. Curiously, she didn't discount the idea of providing it with some type of funding.
Where does this leave Albertans today?
Well, the Balancing Pool is bleeding cash. The government's court case could trudge on for years.
And there are precious few answers about why government officials or ministers didn't fully understand the change-in-law clause much sooner, such as back in June 2015 when Phillips first announced the carbon levy was being increased.
It's not exactly a courtroom thriller authored by John Grisham.
But in Alberta, maybe an appearance by Matlock is exactly what's needed to get to the bottom of the PPA fiasco.
Chris Varcoe is a Calgary Herald columnist.


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This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Recommendations Series. Enjoy!
Read: 11 Recommended Hottest & Sexiest Romance Manga (Part 1)
I hope you enjoyed Part 1. This is the last set of this recommendations series (for now) that I personally recommend that'll make you beg for more. Ready for more hot and sexy romance manga, sugar? Let's go.
11 Recommended Hottest & Sexiest Romance Manga (Part 2):
11. Love Celeb: King Egoist (ラブセレブ King Egoist)
By Shinjo Mayu (新條まゆ). Shinjo-sensei also created Kaikan Phrase from my previous list. In fact, Sakuya from Kaikan Phrase makes a cameo in Love Celeb. Let me just say this: Kaikan Phrase is 10+ times better than this, but it's still sexy. The sex is hot, the hero Gin is hot, but other than these…hmmm, things can get really annoying and ridiculous. I detest the premise which portrays the heroine Kirara doing anything and everything just so she could be famous in showbiz. I'm not a showbiz person so I don't know, but I'd rather sell potatoes than sleep with perverted bigwigs just so I could get a shot at fame. As for the hero, Gin, yes he's hot but he can really be a big a-hole. Looking past the cringy characters and the shaky plot line, the sexual tension and the sex scenes are actually quite good. Although I must say that I felt like pulling my hair out because it's also littered with scenes that are undoubtedly sexual assaults. As you can see, I have mixed feelings about Love Celeb. It's good on a primal level, but intellectually I'd throw it against a wall, run a car over it, and then burn it. Still worth reading, though…I guess.
10. Uwasa no Midori-kun!! (うわさの翠くん!!)
By Ikeyamada Go (池山田剛). I'm not very fond of the kiddie art style of this manga but once you get past it, it's surprisingly enjoyable. It's gender bender—one of my favourite genre—so prepare yourself for some inevitable cliché that you'll either love or hate. It depends on your preference. I personally enjoyed it. The premise is nothing original, feels loosely similar to Hana Kimi but at least it has sex. There's some good drama here and there that made me surprisingly emotional, but the ending is a little disappointing. The heroes, Tsukasa and Kazuma, are hot given that it has a kiddie art style. The heroine, Midori, can be annoying at times (no surprise) but she's resilient and kind of cool when she's pretending to be male. Worth reading.
9. Kyou, Koi o Hajimemasu (今日、恋をはじめます)
By Minami Kanan (水波風南). First of all, the art is gorgeous for its time. The hero, Kyouta, is hot and sexy. Yum! The heroine, Tsubaki, is okay…Okay, fine, she's damn annoying that I want to slap her in the face several times while reading. The romance is between okay and good, but I would say that the best part in this series is the sexual element. But what the heck is wrong with the characters?!!! This would've been so much better if the characters weren't total wimps or douchebags. Tsubaki, girl, if someone forces himself on you, you knee him on the groin, got it? You don't tell yourself that assault equals to love. And you Kyouta, gorgeous boy, there is no doubt that you are one of the sexiest male specimens in the world, but you don't treat the girl you love like crap. In terms of relationship dynamics, this manga is one of the worse I've read…but at least it doesn't reach the level of Love Celeb. But other than this, this manga is pretty hot and sexy…and can actually make you teary-eyed here and there. Worth reading.
8. Ren'ai Shijou Shugi (レンアイ至上主義)
By Minami Kanan (水波風南). This manga is good. The heroine Seri is physically strong—she does karate—ya go, gurl!!! But I'm not sold on the premise that nobody wants to become her boyfriend because she's strong and acts tomboyish. I know it's a Japanese thing, but come on, she looks cute AND she's physically strong. For me, that's sexy. The hero, Tamaki, is delicious…and a huge Do-S. I love that he can't seem to get his hands off of Seri, but there are also many times that I just want to punch his gorgeous face because of the way he's treating her. Seri is not perfect either. She's strong but she has some of the annoying shoujo heroine qualities that I detest. But other than these, I absolutely enjoyed this series. And yes, sugar, you have my guarantee that there's a lot—and I mean a LOT—of hot sex here. What are you waiting for? Read this now!
7. Desire Climax (Yokujou © Max / 欲情©MAX)
By Ukyou Ayane (右京あやね). This manga is hot. It's not without flaws, but it fits the sexy and hot romance category with flying colours. I'm not fond of maid-themed series, so there are a lot of scenes that make me cringe. The heroine, Mio, can be annoying (no surprise there), but at least she's determined and well-intentioned. On the other hand, the hero Shoei is gorgeous but there are many times that I want to strangle him for treating Mio badly. However, he does love her, I'll give him that…he just shows it in twisted ways. I detest the manipulations from the male characters, and I detest it even more that Mio can't really do anything but endure them. Story and character-wise, Desire Climax irritates me but I must say that I'm impressed with the romantic and the sexual aspects. I recommend this.
6. Midnight Secretary (ミッドナイト・セクレタリ)
By Ōmi Tomu (大海とむ). Another gorgeous manga by Ōmi-sensei. Story-wise, this is definitely better than Anata ni Hana o Sasagemashou. The heroine, Kaya, is not as amazing as Seri (Anata ni Hana o Sasagemashou) but she has her own strengths. Like Ōmi-sensei's other works, Midnight Secretary has gorgeous art-style especially during the sex scenes. The vampire hero, Kyouhei, is gorgeous (no surprise there). For vampire story fans, I think you'll like this. The plot is interesting, and it will keep you entertained. And as for the sex, oh honey, I'm sure you'll feel hot and sweaty. Definitely a must-read.
5. Private Prince (プライベート・プリンス)
By Enjouji Maki (円城寺マキ). Although not as gorgeous as Midnight Secretary, I would say that this manga's art is beautiful as well. This manga is one of those Cinderella-types of stories with a mature twist. The heroine, Miyako, is good-looking with big boobs (cough cough). I like that her character is a university student, so that means she's not a dumb airhead despite her erotic body. And the hero, Prince Wilfred is of course charismatic and gorgeous. The story itself is interesting and I like that it's also comedy, so it'll keep you entertained until the end. Some scenes bother me, especially those that can be considered sexual assaults. The romance is great, but the sex is…sugar, you'll gonna love the sex here. So yeah. Definitely recommended.
4. Kindan no Koi de Ikou (禁断の恋でいこう)
By Ōmi Tomu (大海とむ). Including its sequels: Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou (禁断の恋をしよう) and Zoku – Kindan no Koi wo Shiyou (続・禁断の恋をしよう). Oh, Ōmi-sensei. You did it again. Well, the art looks dated compared to Anata ni Hana o Sasagemashou or even Midnight Secretary, but still gorgeous. This manga saga is hilariously sexy. I just can't help but laugh loudly at the start of the romance between the main characters. The heroine, Hisako, finds what she initially thought a beautiful dog but is a actually a wolf. This wolf transforms into a gorgeous man named Yato. Hisako takes him home and somehow they have sex. In the morning, Yato reverts back to his animal form and Hisako realizes that she had just sex with a dog. So funny! The romance is good, and the sex is great AND hilarious. Must-read. Don't forget to read all 3 titles.
3. Boku wa Imouto ni Koi o Suru (僕は妹に恋をする)
By Aoki Kotomi (青木琴美). I just know some of you are going to hate me for including this controversial manga in this recommendations list. So if you can't stomach any fiction about INCEST, don't read this freaking manga and forget that I included it on this list. Go ahead and move on to #2.
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Still here? Alright. Here we go. I included this controversial manga on this list because despite its glaringly obvious incest element, I think that it's still hot and sexy. Don't get me wrong. OF COURSE it made me super duper uncomfortable, but more than this it also made me super duper curious about what's in store for this forbidden twins. There are so many things wrong about this manga, and I'll be the first one to admit that it's tremendously difficult to enjoy reading it. The brother is a manipulative and controlling a-hole, and the sister is more stupid than naïve. Fucking your sister in your shared bedroom while your parents are just at the other side of the door is sick. Totally sick. However, just call me Curious Arria. I've been reminded so many times that "Curiosity killed that cat", but oh well, I just have to know. Know what I mean? I don't think that I can clearly say whether I liked or hated this manga. But surprisingly, by persevering through the chapters, I found myself emotionally invested on the romance between this fucked-up twins. Insane, isn't it? By the end of the series, there's even a guilty part of me that wanted them to be together, while the more rational and moral part of me screams "You can't be together! You just can't! It's wrong, so very wrong!!!!". Well, just read it and see how you feel about it. Good luck…and most importantly, don't get corrupted.
2. Hapi Mari (はぴまり ~Happy Marriage!?~)
By Enjouji Maki (円城寺マキ). From the creator of Private Prince, Enjouji-sensei brings us another manga with beautiful art. Not as gorgeous as Ōmi-sensei's works of course, but still beautiful and a treat for the eyes. Hapi Mari is one of my favourite erotic romance manga. It feels a little more realistic compared to the other titles in this list, but not too realistic that we forget it's manga. The heroine, Chiwa, is attractive and she's not too annoying. She's not very talented, but I think that her main strength is her personality. The hero, Hokuto, is also gorgeous but not too gorgeous compared to the other heroes in this list—and I like that. The premise is nothing original—forced marriage—but I think the most enjoyable part of this series is the romantic development between them, and of course, the sex. What's more is it ended very well, so double thumbs-up. Definitely a MUST-READ!!!
1. Hana to Akuma (花と悪魔)
By Oto Hisamu (音久無). Oh my goodness. I love this manga! The artwork is pretty; the story is beautiful and touching. Hana to Akuma is beautiful. Just beautiful! Don't get me wrong. It still contains plenty of annoying shoujo clichés, but Oto-sensei's story execution is just great. This is actually tame compared to the other more mature titles in this series. You won't see any blatant sex, but just hints of it especially near the ending. Nevertheless, it's still hot and sexy because even without actual sex, the romance just blazes and the sensuality scorches. This is a pure love story. I like how we see the heroine, Hana, in the entire duration of her life—from infancy to her death of old age. This establishes a deeper connection to us readers and we can't help but root for her. We cry for her death, but at the same time feel contented for her fulfilled life. The demon, Vivi, is gorgeous (of course) and we love him for loving Hana even after her death. Hana to Akuma is tragedy, but not really. There's a sense of contentment even to that kind of sad ending. Just freaking read it! Must-read!!!
And that's it for this set of recommendations. You're welcome. I hope you find a title or two…or more that'll suit your taste. Like what I said in part 1, I realize after creating these lists that I still have a lot of manga under this category. I might create another set of lists…we'll see. But if you beg, maybe it'll motivate me to create them sooner. (Do-S mode activated)
I hope you enjoy yourselves reading these manga. I suggest you read them in the privacy of your own room and not in a public place to avoid potentially embarrassing yourself. Until next time, sugar. Cheers!
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>> Philadelphia's The A-Sides said here a family emergency precipitated the cancellation of its set Thursday night at Cambridge, Mass.'s Middle East Rock Club. So obviously we won't be covering it as we said we would here. The quintet had been slated to support Calla. The A-Sides promised to make up the date during a planned U.S. tour in October. The band will release its sophomore set Silver Storms on Vagrant next month. In a more recent blog post here A-Sides posted a live clip of themselves performing the new cut "We're The Trees." Check it out.
>> Electronic music phenom Prefuse 73 will release the new set Preparations in late October on Warp. The label reports that the first single "The Class of 73 Bells" will be released Sept. 17. It features Prefuse principal Scott Herren collaborating with New York psych band School Of Seven Bells and Battles drummer John Stanier. Mr. Herren will tour the UK and Europe with a band in October, and U.S. dates are planned.
>> Christian Fennesz's solo debut Hotel Paral.lel will be reissued by Editions Mego Sept. 24. Mego released the initial version of the set ten years earlier. Hotel Paral.lel is apparently "an investigation into the sonic possibilities residing in guitar-based digital music, recorded just before mobile computing devices became the norm." The reissue appends two items to the original twelve: the song "5" was originally released as a 7" in 1996 on Syntactic; a video for the album track "Aus" is the other addition. More information including the details on a a pre-order discount are located here.
>> The release of Okay Paddy's new EP Where You Went?, which we recently reviewed here, has been moved to Sept. 4. As planned, label Prison Jazz today released a pretty solid EP from another act, New Motels, entitled Domestic Life.
>> According to a blog post here, scruffy English pop luminaries The Answering Machine are breaking in a new drummer, which sets our mind slightly at ease, because there is something spooky about a guitar band that has no drummer, yeh? Anyway, the new drummer is not named, so maybe he or she still has to prove him or herself or survive some odd hazing or something. The Answering Machine has scads of tour dates booked between now and early November, so the new drummer will certainly have plenty of chances to settle in with the band between now and then. Check all the tour dates at the band's MySpace yert here.
>> It's been far too long since we've mentioned Birmingham, UK-based noise pop trio Johnny Foreigner. So the latest and greatest is that the band will be recording some tracks in London early next week. Can't wait to hear them. Also, in case we didn't already say so, Johnny Foreigner is now booked to support not one, but two Meneguar UK tour dates: Sept. 26 in Leeds and Oct. 4 in Cambridge. Those will be amazing shows. Someone shoot video.
>> With music bloggers all up in the news nowadays, we were wondering when our next star turn will be, which made us wonder what the deal was with Boston's NEMO fest this year (we sat on a panel last year moderated by DoneWaiting.com's Rob Duffy). Anyway, according to the NEMO Internet Home Page, the conference will not be held this year. Here's part of the message: "We have decided to take a year off from the NEMO Music Festival while we focus on the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Music Awards, the [Popular Coffee Retailer] Music Makers Competition, the Verge College Music Conference and other entertainment related projects. We plan to revamp NEMO and do something bigger and better in 2008." You can read more here.


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Cheryl Leong offers psychotherapy services in the Mission District SF. She believes in paying close attention to every client's need and finding an approach that best fits. A marriage of depth, compassion, and evidence-based pragmatism are the elements that drive her therapeutic approach.
Her training and experience allow for a unique blend of transactional analysis, the Gottman Method, Expressive Art Therapy and Cognitive-Mindfulness.
Cheryl Leong has a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and is a California State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #52417 under the Board of Behavioral Sciences. She has 17 years of psychotherapy training and experience in both San Francisco and Singapore.
Her experience includes psychotherapy with individuals, families and couples/poly relationships. Some therapy issues she's familiar with include relationship challenges, childhood issues, general anxiety and depression, drug and alcohol use disorders, adult ADHD, eating disorders and trauma work. She has a special interest for working with inter-cultural relationships, the LGBTQ community, women of color and immigrant population.
As an Expressive Arts Therapist, she is an associate of The Living Arts Counseling Center. She is on the organizing committee for the United States Transactional Analysis Association.


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iGap Support in Android
The iGap Support section has been planned for studying and observing then solving problems may happen between the clients and the server. In this way you can send your message of complaint, question or even request. Other parts are for the blog you can find various instructional texts about how this app works and also you can update your app by App Store or Google Play for Android and iOS systems.


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A seventh grade student came to the math center to prepare for a test on fractions. She brought in a review sheet with various practice problems which she completed with time to spare. The student, somewhat anxious about the test, asked if I could make up problems on the whiteboard. I complied and wrote out the following problem:
My student proceeded to simplify by canceling common factors.
And then declared this was all she could do.
Me: I think you can simplify this further.
The student tested adjacent numerator-denominator pairs: 24 and 7, 5 and 8, 8 and 27
Student: No, that's it. I can't simplify this.
Me: Have you tried 24 and 27?
Student: (spins around) I wanted to but aren't they too far apart?
Me: Nah, I think the limit is around 3 feet.
(I couldn't resist.)
After 45 minutes of rather predictable practice problems, we finally had a teachable moment.
It makes me wonder what other misconceptions our students have that we never uncover. And it reminds me to never stop pushing past the surface.


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Published on: 19/04/2018
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Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 Car Sculpture in 1:18 Scale
Officially licensed! Limited-edition 1:18-scale Dodge Challenger sculpture honors the Broncos Super Bowl 50 win. Features team colors, logos, more.
1:18 scale, measures 11" L
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Healthy Grieving: When Grieving, Say 'No' to a Sedentary Lifestyle
Consider these results from recent research about American lifestyles:
Adults spend 70 percent of their waking hours sitting;
Less than five percent of adults engage in 30 minutes of physical activity daily;
Typical American diets exceed the recommended intake levels or limits in four categories: calories from solid fats and added sugars; refined grains; sodium; and saturated fat;
Over 78 million U.S. adults and about 12.5 million (16.9 percent) children and adolescents are obese.
Clearly, more people need to take better care of their physical selves. This is especially true for those who are grieving the death of a loved one.
Grief brings its own unique stresses and strains. For that reason, it's vital grievers do all they can to maintain excellent health by eating nutritious, balanced meals and engaging in physical exercise.
Here are six great reasons for grievers to get physical while grieving:
- You will have more mental clarity. According to Harvard Health, researchers have found that regular aerobic exercise appears to boost the size of the hippocampus, the brain area involved in verbal memory and learning. Remaining physically active means your mind will remain alert, sharp and clear.
- You will be reminded that you are strong. After the end of a relationship, this mid 30s aged woman described how exercise empowered her: "The running helped me remember 'I am big. I am strong.' …In the beginning, I thought, 'I may not be able to control all these other things in my life, but I can control this.' Then, it became, 'Well, if I can control that, what else can I take back?'"
- You will sweat out sadness. Exercise almost always puts people into a better mood. Endorphins, which are structurally similar to the drug morphine, are considered natural painkillers because they activate opioid receptors in the brain that help minimize discomfort, explains J. Kip Matthews, PhD., a sport and exercise psychologist. They can also help bring about feelings of euphoria.
- You will age slower. Exercise has been shown to lengthen lifespan by as much as five years. A recent study suggests that moderate-intensity exercise may slow down the aging of cells. Here's why: As humans get older, their cells divide over and over again, their telomeres—the protective caps on the end of chromosomes—get shorter. To see how exercise affects telomeres, researchers took a muscle biopsy from 10 healthy people before and after a 45-minute ride on a stationary bicycle. They found that exercise increased levels of a molecule that protects telomeres, ultimately slowing how quickly they shorten over time. At the cellular level, it appears as though exercise slows aging.
- You will control your weight. Some grievers are unable to eat and, thus, lose weight. Others turn to food for comfort and thus, gain weight. Regular exercise will help control this issue increasing appetite so you can eat and burning calories if you over eat.
- You will combat health issues. According to the Mayo Clinic, "Regular exercise helps prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns, including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, depression, a number of types of cancer, arthritis and falls."
So, find an exercise that works for your body and mind. If you don't like jogging or biking, experiment with various ways of working out until you find one that's just right for you.
Victor M. Parachin, M. Div.,
is a bereavement educator and grief counselor.
He is the author of numerous books about grief including
The Lord Is My Shepherd:
A Psalm For The Grieving and Healing Grief.


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[† This is very ancient and popular legend is referred to in the Thiruvasakam, XV. 25-28.]
"The boy, from guilt and evil free, cut off the feet of him
Who rashly overthrew the work in Siva's honour done;
In caste a Brahman he, his father too? Through Isan's grace,
While gods adored, his crime was utterly consumed. …"
In a town in the Sora country, called Seynalur a Brahman boy was born, whose name was Visara-sarumar, who, from his earliest days instinctively understood the whole Saiva creed; so that when the sages came to instruct him he met them with the recitation of the essential doctrines of the system, which he had grasped by a divine intuition. It may be permitted to repeat the articles of his creed, as these are summed up in the legend: 'All souls are from everlasting fast bound in the chains of impurity. To destroy that impurity, and to give to these souls infinite felicity and eternal release, He who is eternal is revealed. He performs the five Acts of Creation, preservation, destruction, "envelopment," and gracious deliverance. He is the one Lord (Pathi), Who possesses the eight attributes of absolute independence, purity of form, spontaneous understanding, absolute knowledge, natural freedom from all bonds, infinite grace, endless might, boundless blessedness; and whose name is Siva, the Great Lord. He performs his gracious acts by putting forth the energy (Satti), Who, as a person, is one with Him, and is therefore the divine Mother of all, as He is the divine Father and must, with Him, be loved and worshipped. Nor can we say "we will do this in some future birth," for we are born here as human beings for this and no other purpose; and the human form in the infinite series of transmigrations is hard to attain unto. Nor should we defer till tomorrow our dedication of ourselves, since we know not the day of our death. Therefore must we avail ourselves of Siva's gift of grace, studying the sacred Agamas and other works, without doubting, or commingling of perverse interpretation. This is the way of life!'
One day, together with his school companions, he went out to the bank of the river where the village cows were grazing in charge of a man of the herdsman caste. This rustic, having no sense of right and wrong, beat one of the cows with a stick; but Visara-sarumar was vehemently stirred by this outrage, and rushing up to him in great wrath, restrained him from striking the sacred animal. 'Know you not,' said he, 'that cows have come down from the world of Siva to this earth? In their members the gods, the sages and the sacred purifying stream dwell. The five products of these sacred creatures are the sacred unguents of Siva. And the ashes which are the adornment of the God and his devotees is made from their refuse.' Dwelling upon this idea he conceived a desire to devote himself entirely to the task of herding and caring for the troop of sacred cows; and accordingly sent away the rustic, who reverentially departed. And now our hero is the self-dedicated Brahman herdsman. He easily obtains permission of all the Brahmans of the town to take charge of their kine; and daily along the bank of the beautiful river Manni he leads forth his troop into the grassy glades and green pastures allowing them with refreshing water. When the fierce heat of the sun oppresses, he leads into the shady groves, and guards them well, meanwhile gathering the firewood necessary for his household worship; and then at eventide, leaving each cow at its owner's door, he goes to his home.
While things went on in this manner the cows increased daily in beauty, waxed fat, were joyous, and by day and night poured forth abundant streams of milk for their owners. The Brahmans found that they had more milk than formerly for their offerings, and were glad. The cows, tended with such unvarying solicitude, were brisk and cheerful, and though separated from their calves that remained tied up in the houses, grieved not a whit, but with joy awaited the coming of their herdsman, following him gladly, crowding around him like tender mothers, and lowing joyfully at the sound of his voice. The young Brahman, seeing the exuberance of their milk, reflected that this was a fitting unction for the head of the God; and conceiving a great desire so to employ it, constructed a lingam of earth on a little mound beneath the sacred Atti tree on the bank of the river, and built around it a miniature temple with tower and walls. He then plucked suitable flowers, and with them adorning the image, procured some new vessels of clay, and took from each of the cows a little milk, with which he performed the unction prescribed for the divine emblem (the Lingam_, and Sivan the Supreme looked down and received with pleasure the boy-shepherd's guileless worship. All essentials of the sacred service he supplied by the force of his imagination. Though this was done daily, the supply of milk in the Brahman's dairy was no whit diminished.
For a long time this continued, until some malicious person saw what was going on and told it to the Brahmans in the village, who convened an assembly before which they summoned his father, and told him that his son Visara-sarumar was wasting the milk of the Brahmans' sacred cows by pouring it idly on the earth in sport. The father feared greatly when he heard the accusation, but protected his entire ignorance of the waste and desecration, and asking pardon, engaged to put a stop to his son's eccentric practices. Accordingly the next day he went forth to watch the boy's proceedings, and hid himself in a thicket on the bank of the river. He soon saw his little son ceremoniously bathe in the river, and then proceed to his miniature temple, gathering sacred flowers and leaves, arranging everything in order for the minutiae of Siva worship, and then pouring a stream of anointing milk over the earthen lingam. Thus convinced of the truth of the accusation he was greatly incensed, and rushing forth from his concealment inflicted severe blows upon the boy, and used many reproachful words. But the young devotee's mind was so absorbed in the worship, so full of the rapture of mystic devotion, that he neither perceived his father's presence, nor heard his words, nor felt his blows. Still more incensed by the boy's insensibility, the infatuated father raised his foot, broke the vessels of consecrated milk, and destroyed the whole apparatus of worship. This was too much for the young enthusiast to bear; the god of his adoration was insulted, and the sacred worship defiled. He regarded not the fact that it was his father, a Brahman and a guru that was the offender; but only saw the heinous sin and insult to Siva. So with the staff in his hands he aimed a blow at the offender's feet, as if to cut them off; and, behold, the shepherd's staff became in his hands the Sacred Axe of Siva, and the father fell maimed and dying to the ground. The boy then went on with his worship as if nothing had occurred, but the Lord Siva with Uma the goddess riding on the sacred White Bull immediately appeared hovering in the air. The young devotee prostrated himself before the holy vision in an ecstasy of joy; when the Supreme One took him up in his divine arms, saying, 'For my sake thou hast smitten down the father that begat thee. Henceforth I alone am thy father, and embracing him stroked his body with his sacred hand, and kissed him on the brow. The form of the child thus touched by the divine hand shone forth with ineffable lustre, and the God further addressed him thus: 'Thou shalt become the chief among my servants, and to thee shall be given all the offerings of food and flowers that my worshippers present. His name then became Sandecuvarar ('the impetuous Lord') The God finally took the mystic Cassia wreath from his own head, and with it crowned the youthful saint. And so he ascended to heaven with Siva, and was exalted to that divine rank. The father, too, who had been guilty of such impiety to the God, and had been punished by the hand of his own son, was forgiven and restored, and with the whole family passed into Siva's abode of bliss.


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Exclusive end of summer seasonal recipes, which are ideal for feeding a crowd, from our foodie friends Alice Hart and Georgina Fuggle...
"The trick to effortless Bank Holiday weekend cooking is to keep flavours fresh and vibrant and methods simple. These seasonal, crowd-pleaser recipes should fit the bill if you want to enjoy downtime with friends and family rather than slaving in the kitchen."
Bruschetta Platter: Peach, Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta with basil oil and Crab, Chilli & Fennel Bruschetta
A laidback platter featuring two easy bruschetta flavours to make the most of late summer's ingredients. Peaches, tomatoes and basil are at their very best right now and the chilli, fennel and crab combination is about as fresh as it gets. Do feel free to stick to one bruschetta flavour rather than making both variations though, in which case you might wish to double the topping ingredients to feed at least six people generously.
Serves 6-8 as a starter/makes 20-24 bruschetta (10-12 of each flavour)
12 medium slices rustic/sourdough bread
Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
1-2 ripe peaches or nectarines
200g ripe, heirloom tomatoes
2 handfuls basil leaves
1 small garlic clove, peeled and halved
2 rounds mozzarella, drained and torn
150g fresh white crab meat
½ lemon, finely grated zest and juice
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and very finely sliced (any herby fronds reserved)
½ small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
A small handful fennel fronds or dill, chopped
Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C fan, gas mark 4. To make the bruschetta bases, space the sliced bread out on baking trays and brush lightly with olive oil. Season and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, turning at least once, until pale golden and crisp. Rub one surface very lightly with the cut side of half a garlic clove and set aside.
To make the peach and tomato bruschetta, start with the basil oil.
Put two-thirds of the basil leaves in a mini food processor or pestle and mortar with the remaining half garlic clove, a generous pour of oil and a good pinch of sea salt. Blitz or pound to form a rough, sludgy puree, adding more oil if it needs loosening further. Stir in a few drops of lemon juice to brighten, taste and adjust the seasoning. If you like, strain the oil to remove the large pieces of basil leaves or just leave it rustic.
Halve and stone the nectarines or peaches, cutting them into thin slices. Slice the tomatoes or cut into wedges according to size; you want all the pieces to be easy to eat, but not so small they lose their identity.
Toss the nectarines or peaches and tomatoes with the torn mozzarella and remaining basil (tearing the larger leaves). Divide between half the bruschetta. Spoon more basil oil over and season with salt and pepper to finish.
To make the crab, chilli and fennel bruschetta, combine the crab, lemon zest and juice, fennel and its fronds (or dill), 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Pile the fennel and crab mixture onto the warm bruschetta toasts and serve soon.
Summery Sea Trout, New Potato and Cherry Tomato Roast
The easiest of summery main courses for a crowd, all cooked in one tray after a quick spot of potato-boiling. You can vary the fish, using sea bass or sea bream fillets (remembering they will need a little less cooking time if the fillets are thin) and use your favourite herb in place of the thyme.
Serves 6
1kg small new potatoes
400g cherry tomatoes on the vine, snipped into 6 'sprigs'
A handful green olives, pitted
6 thyme sprigs, leaves stripped
6-8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, to taste
50ml dry white wine
75g green olives, pitted
6 x 150g sea trout or salmon fillets, skinless
Peppery salad leaves, to serve
Preheat the oven to 220°C, 200°C fan, gas mark 8.
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover generously. Add a fat pinch of salt and bring up to the boil. Simmer for 8 minutes until the potatoes are not-quite-cooked (use the point of a knife to check the centres). Drain and refresh under cool water then slice thinly.
Spread the potatoes out in the base of a large roasting tin. Arrange the cherry tomato sprigs, still on their vines, on top and scatter with the olives and half the thyme leaves. Drizzle with 5 tablespoons olive oil and the white wine to coat. Season well. Slide into the oven to roast for 10 minutes.
Rub the sea trout or salmon fillets with a generous amount of the remaining olive oil (you may not need it all) and a good seasoning of salt and pepper. Sit on top of the potatoes and return to the oven for 10 minutes, until the skin is crisp, if present, and the fillets are almost cooked through. Set aside for 5 minutes before serving to allow the fish to continue cooking. Scatter with the remaining thyme leaves.
Serve with peppery leaves on the side, such as watercress or rocket, making sure everyone gets a portion of the ready-made dressing in the base of the tray.
Recipes created exclusively for hush by Georgina Fuggle & Alice Hart, photography by Georgina Fuggle.


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During the last weeks I have closely followed the immigration debate that has taken place in the U. S., prompted by the discussion in the Senate on the so called immigration bill.
It has been interesting to observe the significant amount of attention and time that has been devoted to this issue by the media, making it one of the top news stories at large. It is a fact that such attention corresponds with the American public real interest who consider this topic a priority. What I deplore is the conservative discourse dominance of the debate which not only has boosted the creepy nationalism of some but it has also served as a veil for Washington´s pragmatic reasons: the capitalization of 42 (plus 12-20) million Hispanics economic weight ($900 billion in annual spending), of their labor capacity (cheap labor force) and political weight (the increase of the republican electoral base).
Any serious debate on immigration would consider its root source: the economical situation of those countries from where women and men are literally expelled, situation that Washington has largely contributed to create. But that discussion is not likely to be held, basically because, under certain control, immigration represents big business to those holding power on both sides of the river.
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Emília T. O. Bansho, Pedro Eduardo S. Silva, Bruno S. Colombo, Letícia M. Wildner, Maria Luiza Bazzo, Esther B. Dantas-Corrêa, Leonardo L. Schiavon, Janaína L. Narciso-Schiavon
Introduction and aim. New criteria for acute kidney injury (AKI) in cirrhosis have been proposed, but its prognostic significance is unclear. This study aims to evaluate the prognostic significance of the AKI criteria in cirrhotic patients hospitalized for acute decompensation. Material and methods. This is a prospective cohort study. AKI was defined as an increase in creatinine (Cr) levels ≥ 0.3 mg/dL in 48 h or ≥ 50% of the basal value in the last 7d. AKI was divided into stages 1 (elevation: < 2x basal), 2 (2 or 3x), and 3 (> 3x). Results. In this study, 227 patients aged 53.9 ± 11.5 years were included, of whom 37% had AKI (28% AKI1, 5% AKI2, and 4% AKI3). Thirty percent of the patients died or were transplanted within 90 days from causes related to the presence of ascites at hospital admission and higher values of Chronic Liver Failure-Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (CLIF-SOFA) scores, but not to the presence of AKI. In a regression analysis conducted to assess the effect of the final Cr level in patients with AKI, 90-day mortality was associated with ascites, higher CLIF-SOFA score, and AKI with final Cr level ≥ 1.5 mg/dL. The patients with AKI with Cr levels ≥ 1.5 mg/dL showed lower transplant-free survival rates than those without AKI, and those with AKI1 with final Cr level < 1.5 mg/dL. Conclusions. Early AKI was frequent and associated with 90-day mortality or transplantation only when the final Cr level was ≥ 1.5 mg/dL. Distinct approaches are needed for patients with AKI1 according to final Cr.
Key words. Acute kidney injury., Liver cirrhosis., Prognosis.
The Official Journal of the Mexican Association of Hepatology, the Latin-American Association for the Study of the Liver and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver
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There have been many technological advancements in cataract surgery over the last 30 years. We have designed this cataract center to make you aware of the state-of-the art treatments available at Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The days are past where cataract surgery requires a long hospital stay with weeks of bandaged eyes while you recover. What is done now at our surgery center is a simple out-patient procedure that usually takes several minutes and enables you to get back in the routine of normal activities within a day. Keep reading to gain vast insight involving cataract surgery technology, the lens implant decisions you will have to make and understanding the important care after cataract surgery.
Steps to Solving Cataract Issues
1. Your cataract evaluation – First you must schedule a cataract evaluation. Our Berks County, Pennsylvania cataract surgeons can diagnose your cataract to determine the severity. Our surgeons will determine if it is time to remove the cataract.
2. How do you want to SEE after cataract surgery? If the doctors have determined that you have a cataract, the only way to solve the problem will be through cataract surgery. Do not be alarmed at this point. If any person lives long enough they will eventually develop cataracts. You will need to have a consultation with our cataract surgeons to determine how you want to see after surgery. Until recently, you could only gain vision at one distance. Now you have the option of advanced technology lens implants that can help you see at near, far and intermediate distances. These intraocular lenses are known as Advanced Technology Lens implants. If you and your eye doctor decide that this is the best option, you will talk with our staff and determine if your insurance will cover part of this lens implant.
What happens in cataract surgery? Cataract surgery has evolved tremendously over the last 25-30 years. Healing times have been drastically reduced and patients go home the same day as the surgery. Please read below to get a better understanding of cataract surgery.
The Cataract Surgery Process
During cataract surgery, the natural lens of your eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens called an intraocular lens implant. The surgical process involves a small incision, microsurgical, phacoemulsification technique. This means that the cataract surgery is performed using the smallest possible incision, and removal of the lens material is accomplished using an ultrasonic needle. Once the eye has been properly dilated, the eye is then prepared with a cleaning solution. Topical anesthetic is then administered to the surface of the eye. Next, under a microscope an incision of 3 millimeters or less in length is then created at the junction of the cornea (the clear structure on the front of the eye) and the sclera (the white part of the eye). Another dose of anesthetic is then administered inside the eye through this incision. The front part of the lens envelope, know as the lens capsule, is carefully opened so that the lens material can be removed. This is accomplished using a needle-like ultrasonic device, which pulverizes the hardened and yellowed lens proteins known as the cataract. The pulverized material is simultaneously vacuumed from the eye. Once the cataract material has been removed a foldable (IOL) intraocular lens is then inserted through the main incision and positioned into the lens capsule. The lens will remain inside your eye in this location without moving. Intraocular lenses cannot be felt or sensed in any way by the patient. Patients can now elect to have Advanced Techology Lens implants during the cataract surgery process that may enable vision without glasses after surgery. Please feel free to consult one of our physicians or staff members regarding this amazing new technology.
Where to Schedule Your Cataract Surgery Consultation
Berks Eye completes most surgical procedures at Berkshire Eye Surgery Center, a fully equipped eyes-only ambulatory surgery center that provides convenience and comfort for our patients. Our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAHC), is Medicare certified, and specially designed to accommodate Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid and Laser procedures.
After Cataract Surgery
Most patients are concerned about the cataract surgery recovery process. Our doctors provide the best quality care and thoroughly explain what you can expect after cataract surgery. Recovery from cataract surgery is generally very quick. Most patients obtain better vision within the first 24 hours of the procedure returning to normal activities the next day! Itching and mild discomfort are normal after cataract surgery. Some tearing discharge is also common. Your eye may be sensitive to light and touch. If you have discomfort, your doctor can suggest treatment. After one or two days, any moderate discomfort should disappear. Complete visual recovery varies from patient to patient but most patients return to their every day activities within one day. If you have cataracts in both eyes, the second procedure will most likely be scheduled within a week or two. Your doctor will schedule exams to check on your progress. Each person heals differently so it is important to discuss the cataract surgery recovery with your eye doctor.


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Making of the Bud Blimp from Blackhawk on Vimeo.
When Budweiser started building their newest blimp, they contacted Blawkhawk Cinema to produce a powerful timelapse video of the two-week build from start to finish. The shoot involved eight cameras, and we were able to deliver the finished project for use on Budweiser's social media channels within hours of the blimp taking off.


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Written by Rick Veitch, Jamie Delano and Stephen Bissette
Art by Rick Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, Tom Mandrake and others
Cover by John Totleben
Collecting issues #77-81 of the series that helped to lay the foundation for the Vertigo line, this volume follows the Avatar of the Green and Abby as they prepare for the birth of their child  only to have an alien intelligence rip the Swamp Thing away from his home just when he's needed the most. This collection also reprints the 41-page "Distant Cousins" story from SWAMP THING ANNUAL #3, featuring the all-ape adventures of the DCU's most famous anthropoids.
on sale November 22 176 pg, $19.99 US
I'm surprised, but pleasantly so, that this series is continuing. Other than THE QUESTION this is probably the best uncollected DC series of its era. I do wonder if they've even decided what they're going to do with the end of the next volume (the last statement from Veitch I've seen is pretty old, but indicates as of that point they hadn't asked him to return and do a real ending).
I wish they had taken more care with the placement of the annuals for this run. Annual #3 should have been in the first Veitch collection, literally taking place right after #65. Annual #4 (the Bissette scripted one) will be even more out of place if they include it in the next issue among the time travelling stories (whereas Annual #5 will fit among those, assuming they don't skip it because it's already reprinted in the Neil Gaiman odds-and-ends collection). Ah well, that's nitpicking, just good that they're being reprinted in some form.


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Yoga - What do the researchers say?
Through research presentations, a panel discussion and a yoga session we will get a broader knowledge of Yoga in this multidisciplinary seminar. The event is free and open to everybody! The whole event will be streamed and stored here!
About the event
What happens in your molecules and genes when you do yoga? Does yoga have any real effect on your health? What does anthropology contribute to the understanding of the globalization of yoga and how it is communicated to a western audience? What role do spontaneous thoughts play in yogic meditation? What is the essence of yoga as a practical philosophy? What areas have been scientifically explored and which ones need more research?
These are some of the questions that will be addressed in this multidisciplinary seminar at Scene HumSam. Do you have any questions about yoga and related research? Ask the very eminent panel of researchers of molecular biology, anthropoglogy, chinese, and philosophy, all of which are also practitioners of yoga.
After the research presentations and panel discussion, John Bentham will lead a yoga session so that participants can experience practically what they have learned in theory.
- Yoga - a practical philosophy: Introduction to the philosophy behind yoga and meditation
Karin Mæland, physician, author and graduate student in philosophy
- Does yogic practice benefit you? A scientific perspective (with breathing exercise)
Fahri Saatcioglu, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology
- The wandering mind: yoga and spontaneous thoughts in theory and practice (with meditative exercises)
Halvor Eifring, professor of Chinese and initiator in Acem School of Meditation
- Yoga and globalization: More complex than you think
Kathinka Frøystad, sosial anthropologist and professor of Modern South Asian studies
- Tea break
- Panel discussion and Q&A
- Yoga for Humans - Easy Flow and Savasana (bring a mat if you have one)
John Bentham, yoga instructor and founder of Eight Treasures Yoga
This event is free and open to everybody! Welcome!