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"There was a time when all the body's members rebelled against the belly," declared a group of men in Shakespeare's Coriolanis, his tumultuous play on democracy. HIV is a democratic invasion of the body that leaves no major organ or system untouched. However, the rebellion against its presence in the lymph node system, and maybe tonsils, has begun.
Cutting-edge research eventually may allow doctors to cleanse HIV reservoirs from the lymph node system, where, after infection, the virus replicates then flushes out into the blood stream. Once circulating in our blood, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), for some, is effective in reducing viral load and preserving, sometimes increasing, precious CD4 cells. Total eradication of replicating "viral pools" in major body systems is the next logical step.
"We must find ways to eradicate HIV from the body," says Duke University's John A. Bartlett, MD. With assistance from Midge Silberman, RN, Bartlett recently added his tenth human subject to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trail known as ACTG 380. The study focuses on a potential method of viral eradication: the effects of chemotherapy combined with HAART on HIV DNA present in the lymph node system.
Specifically, Bartlett uses Viracept (nelfinavir) plus Zerit plus Epivir and combines that drug combination with the chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide in a low-dose regimen. Three chemotherapy treatments are administered (by infusion into a vein) six weeks apart in escalating does. Each infusion requires a 36-hour hospital visit. Investigators want to learn if this particular HAART combination plus cyclophosphamide has any effect on eliminating HIV hidden in lymph nodes, tonsils and blood. Normally, these deep HIV "reservoirs" are not adequately reached by oral HAART regimens alone. All clinical trial subjects must be antiretroviral naïve, according to Bartlett, adding, "That's not always easy to find in patients."
"We're looking to assess if the combined effects of this particular HAART combination when combined with cyclophosphamide can reach those otherwise hard to reach HIV reservoirs," Bartlett says.
HIV and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Willis Navarro, MD, of the University of California at San Francisco, hopes to use cyclophosphamide and other drugs and existing interventions for different reasons. "I want to apply the standard of care for non-HIV non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients to HIV positive individuals," he explains.
HIV negative patients who are given a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and then relapse or are at high risk of relapse are considered as candidates for "autologous stem cell transplant." Stem cells are undeveloped cells that first must be harvested and then transplanted back into patients after they undergo two separate courses of chemotherapy treatments. The "stem cells" will replace bone marrow destroyed by the harsh chemotherapy drugs needed to kill off the lymphoma. Normally, the first-line treatment for this type of lymphoma is chemotherapy alone. The stem cell transplant is a second, more aggressive treatment.
Willis was originally looking for HIV positive patients with a de novo (or new, recent) diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but after conducting an open study for one year he found only one patient with the needed characteristics. "My referral sources are telling me they don't see as much HIV-related lymphoma as before," he says, possibly due to HAART's general improvements to the immune system. "I'm revising the study to enroll HIV positive patients with existing diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or patients who have relapsed or who are at high risk of relapse," Willis says.
The clinical scenario for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is complicated. Adding HIV creates an even more complex logarithm. The study's first purpose is to see if intensive chemotherapy combined with stem cell transplant is safe and well tolerated by individuals with AIDS-related lymphoma. The treatment itself is not new and is the accepted standard of care for non-HIV, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Viral eradication of HIV through chemotherapy and effective treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma may signal a time when all the body's parts may stop rebelling against the treatments.
Note: For more information on these and other HIV clinical trials, call (800) TRIALS-A.


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Prerequisite(s): Spell-like ability at caster level 4th or higher.
Benefit(s): Choose one of your spell-like abilities, subject to the restrictions described in this feat. You can use the chosen spell-like ability as an intensified spell-like ability three times per day (or less, if the ability is normally usable only once or twice per day).
When you use an intensified spell-like ability, the maximum number of the ability's damage dice increases by 5 levels. You must have sufficient caster levels to surpass the normal maximum in order to benefit from this feat.
No other variables of the spell-like ability are affected, and spell-like abilities that inflict damage that is not modified by caster level are not affected by this feat.
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Stanley Ave, Canarsie
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- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Got a burning question? Why not ask the locals! Simply ask your question below
Stanley Ave
"On Stanley Avenue"
All around the block, same song. This street in Brooklyn is a wonderful one, offering many of the same amenities as the streets nearby. You won't find a whole lot of interest, save for a few service oriented stores and a lot of housing. I liked this street because of the pace and felt that it was clean. The accessibility is also a major plus, and something worth considering if you are thinking of moving to the city.
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- Lack of Traffic
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I was born in Brooklyn and lived on Stanley avenue most of my kid years. I have such fond memories of the project. Johnnie the iceman with his italian ices, mom throwing down dimes for me to get a cone. I would love to hear from anyone that lives there now to let me know how this street is doing. Thanks Peggy
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We are living through one of the most startling demographic shifts in history.
Ad Contrarian reports, using a Business Insider chart, that in 1950, there were 3x as many under 5s as there were over-65s. By 2050, there will be 2x as many oldies (over 65) as young-uns (under 5).
The crossing point is right about now.
That is staggering. It suggests a fundamental rethink about what is sold, about how trends are created and about how advertising and marketing will work. Over-50s will be "the most valuable generation in the history of marketing" (Nielsen).
Adcontrarian sums the change up like this:
As a matter of fact, 65-year-old-women grew up with the Rolling Stones, smoke weed and watch porn. They ain't grandma anymore."


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If you know me, you will know I have a bit of a 'thing' for America. I've always loved the USA, from the friendly people to the sky scrapers to the pancakes and over easy eggs. I can't always put my finger on it, but America is a place I have always had a lot of love for and will jump at any chance I get to visit. So when I was invited to explore a city I had never been to, but always had on my list I did exactly that. Jumped at the chance to explore Miami. Before I launch into a few of the main posts I have planned about the trip I thought I would share a little photo diary as a peek at some of the highlights.
We explored a whole host of areas of Miami – from Coral Gables, to Coconut Grove, to the Design District, Wynwood and of course Miami Beach and South Beach. One of the details I hadn't realised about Miami was how Miami Beach is sort of separate to Miami – I knew it was all Ocean side but I didn't realise so many of the areas were around the harbour area or islands themselves.
One area that was a total highlight for me was the colourful creative neighbourhood that in Wynwood. The whole city of Miami is full of art and creativity but Wynwood takes it to a new level with every available spot you can imagine being a potential canvas. From the walls, to floors, to lamp posts or even trees… If you like art and in particular street art then Wynwood is an absolute can't-miss area to visit when in Miami. I'll leave more details to a later post, but it's pretty special. And no, not just for the nailing-it-for-instagram backdrops (which are a massive bonus of course, but Wynwood is way more than just an Instagram dream location).
Of course we spent a while exploring the post-card like South Beach with it's art deco hotels and restaurants and flash cars zipping up and down the famous Ocean Drive. We took a history tour so we could learn a little more about the area and how it all came about – it's funny to think that the city only really 'started' in 1896 (with a population of a whopping 300!).
One of the South Beach icons we got to visit was 'The Tides' hotel, famous as a favourite of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DeMaggio when they used to visit South Beach in the 50's. It was built in 1936 and still exudes a Hollywood Glamour – it's hard not to imagine the stories the walls of this hotel might have seen.
Hotel wise, we were lucky enough to stay at two incredible hotels. Firstly The Biltmore in Coral Gables. Another with a lot of stories to tell – from Presidents staying here, to the infamous Al Capone. The 'Everglades Suite' at The Biltmore is also nicknamed 'The Al Capone Suite' – located on the 13th floor (something pretty rare to be found in many hotels who tend to skip the 'unlucky' numbered floor) where rumour has it he ran a speakeasy… but the historical facts are a little loose around this. But I like to think it's true. The Biltmore has a fascinating history, one that could fill a whole post. But for now I'll just leave you with a couple of snaps of the gorgeously grand lobby and the iconic tower.
Food! Oh my goodness, the food in Miami. SO GOOD. This will be getting a whole post of it's own on special dishes to try and a few recommendations of must-eat-at destinations. But I couldn't show a few highlights of Miami food without a Florida classic of Key Lime Pie. Eaten overlooking the stunning pool at The National – the hotel we stayed at in Miami Beach. Interesting fact, the pool at The National is the longest pool in Miami Beach.
I have roughly five million more photos to share with you on the Miami trip. If there's anything you particularly want to know about let me know and will definitely do my best. I have definite plans for a 'where to eat in Miami' type of post and some recommendations for must see places/things to do.
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Mind-body medicine and stress management
By Marcia Murphy, LCSW
What is Mind-Body Medicine? Mind-Body Medicine explores the influence of the mind and emotions on the body and immune system, and vice versa. Mind-body specialists are typically therapists or other mental health professionals who examine the effects of the mind – thoughts, attitudes and beliefs – on physical health and well-being. Specialists use a variety of techniques to promote health, such as talk therapy, deep breathing, guided imagery, relaxation therapy, meditation and yoga. Using these techniques, mind-body medicine helps direct energies toward healing and health.
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), according to Dr. Kenneth Pelletier, is "the study of the intricate interaction of consciousness (psycho), brain and central nervous system (neuro), and the body's defenses against external infection and internal aberrant cell division (immunology)." Dr. Pelletier serves as a medical and business consultant to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization and major corporations, such as IBM and Disney.
When we are under stress, our immune system becomes suppressed and our natural ability to fight disease is compromised unless we take steps to manage the stress in our lives. Mental strength and physical strength are interconnected. Dr. Candace Pert, the author of Molecules of Emotion and a research professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., expressed it well when she wrote, "The body isn't there simply to carry the head." Her research has shown that "when emotions are expressed, that is to say, when the biochemicals that are the substrate of emotion are flowing freely, all systems are united and made whole. When emotions are repressed, denied or not allowed to be whatever they may be, our network pathways get blocked, stopping the flow of the vital, "feel-good," unifying chemicals that run both our biology and our behavior."
"Stress makes you physically sick," explains Steven Maier, professor of psychology at the University of Colorado. Researchers know that behavioral and psychological events can influence the immune system. The immune system sends signals to the brain "that potently alter neural activity and, thereby, alter everything that flows from neural activity, mainly behavior, thought and mood," said Maier. The immune system also activates a classic stress response, releasing stress hormones such as cortisol. Not only does stress produce the expected biochemical stress response, it also produces predictable behavioral changes, including decreased food and water intake.
Ancient wellness traditions have understood the mind-body interaction for centuries and have incorporated it into their approaches and therapies. In India for example, the yogic philosophy teaches that the body, breath, emotion and mind are inextricably linked. The Chinese systems of Qi Gong and Tai Chi have also taught this principle for centuries.
Mind-body medicine can benefit a cancer patient by ensuring that the patient understands that he/she is not defined by the illness. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® patients are treated as whole persons, and are surrounded by a multi-disciplinary team of experts, including a medical oncologist, registered dietician, naturopathic physician, chiropractor and mind-body therapist. We encourage our patients who participate in our mind-body therapies to take advantage of the stress management techniques we offer. Some of those techniques include:
Talk therapy:
Allowing an objective third party to listen to a patient's feelings can be life changing. A therapist may be able to point out distorted thinking and re-orient the patient toward a more positive and helpful direction.
Deep breathing:
Dr. Andrew Weil said, "Improper breathing is a common cause of ill health. If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. There is no single more powerful – or more simple – daily practice to further your health and well-being than breath work."
This is one of the greatest and quickest activities for reducing stress. Laughter works because it gets your brain thinking and working in a different way. It distracts you from having a stressed mindset. As you start to smile and chuckle, the stress begins to dissipate. Keep taking the laughter medicine until you feel relaxed and recharged.
Rest is essential for a healthy life-balance. Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Only in very recent times have modern heating, lighting, and communication and entertainment technologies enabled and encouraged us to keep unnatural waking and working hours. This behavior is at odds with our biological preferences.
This strategy builds on deep breathing, and takes it a step further. When you meditate, your brain initiates a sort of functioning that is similar to sleep, but carries some added benefits that aren't achieved in any other state, such as the release of certain hormones.
Guided imagery:
The practice of guided imagery is somewhat more time-consuming, but is a great way to reduce stress and relax the body. Some people find it easier to practice guided imagery than meditation, because it is easier to focus on something rather than on nothing. Playing natural sounds in the background during guided imagery promotes a more immersive experience.
Progressive muscle relaxation:
Tensing, then releasing, all the muscle groups in the body can produce feelings of increased relaxation in minutes, with no special training or equipment. Start by tensing all the muscles of the face, hold a tight grimace for ten seconds, then completely relax for ten seconds. Repeat this procedure in the neck area, then the shoulder area, and so on, throughout the rest of the body.
Listening to music results in numerous health benefits for people with a range of conditions, both mild and severe. Studies have shown that listening to certain classical music can help lower blood pressure, relieve muscle tension and promote deep breathing.
The array of stress management techniques – from acupuncture to walking – is extensive enough to provide something that will appeal to, and work for, just about everyone.
Marcia Murphy, LCSW, is a mind-body therapist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Western Regional Medical Center. Murphy joined the Mind-Body Medicine Department at CTCA in 2010 after a deeply personal experience with cancer.
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On Wednesday George Osborne, the 44-year-old Conservative Chancellor, unveiled his plans for the new budget.
They included a compulsory National Living Wage, which will start at £7.20 and apparently rise to £9 by 2020, to replace the current £6.50 minimum wage. Sounds great right? Well, not quite; it will only apply to over-25s.
Don't get me wrong, a compulsory living wage is a great thing – 2.5 million people will get a well-deserved pay rise. But what about the 2 million under-25s, many of whom are still reeling from the rise in tuition fees, who are getting nothing. See what happens when you don't vote?
Other new policies outlined in the first all-Tory budget for nearly 20 years, quite predictably, included tax breaks for the rich and a hammering for people who claim benefits.
Benefit claimants, some of the worst off people in our country, will suffer a £35 billion pound slash to their income – including a £4.5 billion cut to tax credits this year alone.
Iain Duncan Smith, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, punched the air and shouted "fucking get in" – in the same way I would imagine a hooligan would celebrate after shredding a man's face with a beer bottle – as the Chancellor declared: "Britain deserves a pay rise". Smoke and mirrors.
The more observant of us will appreciate that the Tories are giving with one hand (there's some real talent in their PR department) and taking away with another. Chris Leslie, the 43-year-old Labour Shadow Chancellor, argued that an average single parent would gain around £400 a year from the inception of the compulsory Living Wage but will simultaneously lose around £860 in tax credits. He also pointed out that from 2017, parents with two children will receive no housing benefits or universal credits.
Other measures outlined included maintenance grants for students of low-income households being scrapped and replaced with loans. But wait, it's okay, we have the compulsory Living Wage for over-25s remember? At least the Tories have found some creative ways of fucking us young people over. It shows they care.
Some ways the budget will affect young people:
– Maintenance grants for students, paid to students with family incomes below £42,000, to be scrapped and converted into loans from 2016/17
– Housing benefit for under-21s to be scrapped
– No Living Wage for under-25s
Chris is a trending and viral news editor at UNILAD.


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The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Martin Cullen,
TD, has announced two reforms of the Social Welfare system which come in to effect from today, Wednesday (26 September 2007). The new arrangements enable recipients of the Department's Jobseekers Allowance as well as their spouses or partners to retain more of their social welfare payment if they engage in employment.
The second improvement relates to recipients of the Jobseeker's Allowance and the Farm Assist payment, who take up part-time employment themselves, be they single or one of a couple.
Minister Martin Cullen said: "The overall aim of these reforms is to encourage spouses and partners to move beyond long-term part-time employment. The reforms being introduced are encouraging and reward those who opt to increase their participation in the workforce". Minister Cullen added: "The new measures are designed to be progressive, particularly for women, as they are currently the majority of 'qualified adults' in our social system".
A 'qualified adult' is the spouse or partner of the person receiving the household's main social welfare payment.
The changes seek to introduce a system whereby both adults associated with Jobseeker's Allowance claim are assessed in a similar manner with common disregards and assessments applying to both.
From now on, €20 per day of earnings will be disregarded from assessment, subject to a maximum of €60 per week, where the spouse or partner of a recipient of Jobseeker's Allowance engages in insurable employment. Only 60% of earnings in excess of the amount disregarded will be assessed. The new arrangements also apply to the Disability Allowance, Farm Assist and Pre-Retirement Allowance schemes.
Minister Martin Cullen said: "To give a practical example, under the new arrangements, where the spouse or partner, is earning, for example €290 from an employer for working three days of the week, and the couple have two children, Jobseeker's Allowance of €215.10 will now be given to that couple to support their family – compared to €12.80 which they would be getting at present. This means a gain of over €102 per week."
The Minister said: "Most importantly, while the current system offers little or no incentive for qualified adults to earn more than €100 per week, a qualified adult will always be better off, from now on, if they choose to earn more."
The second improvement which comes into effect from today relates to recipients of Jobseeker's Allowance and Farm Assist who take up part-time employment themselves, be they single or one of a couple.
An earnings disregard of €20 per day, subject to a maximum of €60 per week, where a recipient of Jobseeker's Allowance or Farm Assist engages in insurable employment (and is also in receipt of an increase in relation to a qualified child) is being introduced for the first time. From today, for example, a part-time worker with children who works three days per week and earns €200 will receive an increase of €36 per week in their payment.
In addition, the current disregard of €12.70 per day where a recipient is in part-time employment and is not in receipt of an increase in respect of a qualified child is increased to €20 per day up to a maximum of €60 per week. This will mean a gain of up to €13 per week. Minister Cullen added, "I am delighted to remove the anomaly whereby a person with a child did not receive a disregard whereby someone with no children did. All part-time workers on Jobseeker's Allowance will gain under the new arrangements."
The Minister assured customers of his Department that a review of all existing claims affected by the new arrangements will be carried out over the coming weeks. He said: "The staff of my Department will endeavour to ensure that the review will be undertaken as quickly as possible and arrears back-dated to September 26 will be issued when the examination of claims is completed."
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Police say discovery near Pala ends 13-month search for Escondido teen
U-T multimedia: Photo gallery of Amber Dubois events
Feb. 16, 2009: Escondido police search for missing 14-year-old
Feb. 20, 2009: Family of missing teen hires private investigator
Feb. 28, 2009: Where did Amber go?
March 5, 2009: $60,000 reward offered for tips on missing teen
March 15, 2009: Police sifting Internet for Amber Dubois clues
Aug. 20, 2009: Specially trained dog teams join search for missing teen
Feb. 10, 2010: Amber's mystery
March 6, 2010: 2 missing teen cases, 2 different police responses
The 13-month mystery about Amber Dubois ended Sunday in the worst way imaginable, with police announcing they had found human skeletal remains and positively identified them as those of the missing 14-year-old.
At an afternoon news conference inside Escondido police headquarters, Police Chief Jim Maher told a room filled with reporters and city officials that information developed in the past few days led investigators to a remote corner of the county north of the tiny community of Pala.
Bones discovered Saturday morning were confirmed to be Amber's through a check of dental records that afternoon, Maher said. Her parents were notified within hours.
The remains were found west of Pala Temecula Road, about three miles north of the historic Pala Mission — the same area where the remains of 7-year-old Leticia Hernandez were discovered 15 months after she disappeared from her Oceanside home in 1989.
Maher declined to take or answer any questions during the brief news conference.
"This is an ongoing investigation and any details — no matter how slight — would be inappropriate at this time," he said.
Amber, a student at Escondido High School, was last seen Feb. 13, 2009, as she walked toward the campus an hour before class. The disappearance prompted a massive search by police and community volunteers.
Barely three weeks ago, on the anniversary of Amber's disappearance, the community hosted a walk-a-thon to raise money to keep the search going. A flier advertising the event was hanging in the room where police made the announcement yesterday.
Amber's mother, Carrie McGonigle, appeared disconsolate and did not speak to reporters at the news conference. McGonigle had granted dozens of interviews since her daughter went missing in the hope of generating clues by keeping the case in the limelight.
Moe Dubois, the girl's father, tearfully thanked investigators and the many volunteers who helped in the yearlong search for his daughter.
"They are the most dedicated people we could have imagined," said Dubois, who turned away from news cameras to dab at his eyes during his remarks. "That's all we wanted to say."
There was no mention during the news conference of
Chelsea disappeared on the afternoon of Feb. 25 while heading for a jog at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Similar to Amber's abduction, Chelsea's case made national headlines.Chelsea's body was discovered Tuesday in a tributary to Lake Hodges.
In the Amber case Sunday night, Escondido police had perimeter tape set up west of Pala Temecula Road.
Pala Creek runs to the east of it.
Investigators have openly questioned whether Gardner might be responsible in Amber's disappearance. Bill Garcia, a private investigator hired by Amber's family shortly after she disappeared, said he was told by a person with firsthand knowledge of the case that the tip about the location of the remains did not come from Gardner.
"The entire Chelsea King event emotionally pulled at somebody who had this information," Garcia said. "They've seen the community in a lot of pain. Someone who had been afraid to say something finally came forward."
Garcia said he has long suspected the remains might be in the Pala area, because any abductor would have wanted to get away from high-traffic areas quickly, and many of the back roads out of Escondido lead into the Pauma Valley area.
"We've spent a lot of time in the past year, working that canyon," Garcia said. "It's no mystery to me that's where she was found."
The only positive thing to come from the discovery "is that Moe and Carrie finally have some answers," he said. "Not knowing — that destroys families."
San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has consistently refused to discuss the case against Gardner since he was arrested Feb. 28. Dumanis' spokesman declined to comment Sunday on any possible connection between Amber and Gardner.
Legal experts say it would not be out of the question for a defendant facing the death penalty to cooperate with prosecutors and divulge key information in exchange for a life sentence. But those deals usually take longer than a few days to work out.
"It's possible but it's not likely," said San Diego defense attorney Kerry Steigerwalt, who has followed both cases but is not involved in either one. "There are so many variables that would have had to come together in a short period of time."
In the hours immediately following Gardner's arrest at Hernandez Hide-A-Way in Del Dios, authorities said the suspect was refusing to cooperate with interrogators.
At the time Amber went missing, Gardner was living about two miles away from where she was last seen. If Gardner is not responsible for Amber's death, that means another killer could be on the loose.
As recently as four weeks ago, Escondido police admitted the search for Amber had grown cold.
"We know no more today than we did on Feb. 13" of 2009, Sgt. John Russo said in an interview just before the anniversary of Amber's disappearance. "We've done a lot of work, thousands of hours in trying to solve that, but the reality is in most cases we've moved on from 7:09 a.m. at the school. And we're still stuck there."
A handful of Escondido officials were present at the news conference. Afterward, they expressed their concerns for Amber's family. Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler said the entire city grieves with them.
"This community has been looking for Amber for over a year. She has weighed heavy on our hearts," Pfeiler said. "Hundreds of volunteers have looked for her, they have never given up on looking for her, so today is very, very sad."
Under a gloomy sky late Sunday afternoon, where a poster hung on an Escondido High School fence asks for information about Amber, Joann Warren fastened two fabric flowers to the sign. Then she hung a note inside a plastic bag to protect it from rain.
"Dear Amber," the note read. "You're in a much better place now. May you rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone."
Last night, the woodsy site where the body was found was guarded by a lone Escondido police officer who declined to comment.
Jeff McDonald: (619) 542-4585; email@example.com.
Staff writers J. Harry Jones and Adrian Vore contributed to this report.
Feb. 13, 2009: Amber Dubois, 14, goes missing while walking to Escondido High School.
Feb. 19: Amber's family hires private investigator Bill Garcia to help with the search.
February: Investigators and volunteers search for Amber. Volunteers continue the search every weekend for several months.
March 4: Reward money totaling $60,000 is offered for information in connection with Amber's disappearance.
Aug. 17: Specialized dog teams from Maine renew the search for Amber.
Sept. 17: Reward is increased to $100,000 when the office of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger adds $40,000.
Oct. 2: The parents of Amber appear on national TV — "The Steve Wilkos Show" and "The Tyra Banks Show."
November: People magazine features stories about six young people, including Amber, who vanished in 2009. A photo of Amber appears on the cover.
Feb. 13, 2010: Family, friends and volunteers host a walk-a-thon and raffle to raise money for the yearlong search for Amber.
Thursday: Police receive a tip from the parents of three girls who said they found a bag with hair at Kit Carson Park in Escondido the previous May.
Friday and Saturday: Investigators and divers from five agencies search a murky pond at the Tree Lake Picnic Area in Kit Carson Park.
Saturday: Amber's remains are found near Pala.
Feb. 25, 2010: Chelsea King, 17, disappears while jogging in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Searchers comb the area.
Feb. 25-March 2: More than 6,000 volunteers search for Chelsea.
Feb. 28: John Albert Gardner III, 30, a registered sex offender from Lake Elsinore, is arrested on suspicion of rape and murder in Chelsea's disappearance.
March 1: The investigation widens as authorities link Gardner to a December assault and probe whether he had a role in the 2009 disappearance of Amber Dubois.
Tuesday: Authorities find Chelsea's body in a shallow grave near Lake Hodges.
Wednesday: Gardner pleads not guilty to murder during a rape or attempted rape of Chelsea King.
— Compiled by senior research librarian Michelle Gilchrist from Union-Tribune archives.


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A wanted man who police claim has been meeting up with women for dates through social media sites and mobile phone apps gave himself up today when armed police surrounded a Northland property.
Jessie Heke-Gray, 32, was wanted by police when he left his approved address in Otara in late September which was in breach of his release conditions.
Today, after receiving information, police surrounded a house in Waipu, south of Whangarei, about midday.
Detective Sergeant Dave Hamilton said the Armed Offenders Squad along with other police staff went to a house in an area know as The Braigh and a male in the house surrendered without incident.
Hamilton said Heke-Gray was to be held in custody before appearing in the Whangarei District Court tomorrow on a recall warrant.
The arrest came after police went to a house in Ruakaka on Saturday and discovered a silver-coloured car that was linked to Heke-Gray.
"That vehicle has been uplifted and secured for evidence," Hamilton said.
A a number of streets were blocked off while police carried out their search which Hamilton said may have been inconvenient for residents and he thanked locals for their co-operation.
Police alerted the public that Heke-Gray was in Northland last Tuesday after they believed he had travelled to Northland.
Police allege Heke-Gray was active on the internet and has been meeting up with women for dates through social media sites and mobile phone apps.


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"This isn't only about Netflix," the streaming service says after controversial FCC vote kills Net Neutrality.
Netflix joined the millions of disappointed Americans -- including plenty working in Hollywood -- on Thursday in expressing disappointment over the Federal Communication Commission's 3-2 vote to overturn Net Neutrality.
"We're disappointed in the decision to gut Net Neutrality protections that ushered in an unprecedented era of innovation, creativity & civic engagement. This is the beginning of a longer legal battle. Netflix stands w/ innovators, large & small, to oppose this misguided FCC order," the streaming service tweeted.
"This isn't only about Netflix," it added in another tweet. "Without Net Neutrality, we would never have been able to grow into the business we have today. There's a whole future of startups that deserve that chance.
FCC Ajit Pai chairman led the charge on the decision, which was backed by two fellow Republican commissioners, while two Democratic commissioners dissented and didn't hold back their opposition during the vote, which was live streamed.
"I dissent, because I am among the millions outraged," said Commissioner Mignon Clyburn. "Outraged, because the FCC pulls its own teeth, abdicating responsibility to protect the nation's broadband consumers."
Pai maintains the repeal of the Obama-era regulation -- which prohibited broadband providers from blocking websites or charging for higher-quality service or certain content -- will be good for business in the future.
"We are helping consumers and promoting competition," Pai said in his statement before the vote. "Broadband providers will have more incentive to build networks, especially to underserved areas."
His critics and an overwhelming amount of Americans whose online experience could be altered as a result of the decision disagree.
Senator Bernie Sanders tweeted, "This is an egregious attack on our democracy. The end of Net Neutrality protections means that the internet will be for sale to the highest bidder. When our democratic institutions are already in peril, we must do everything we can to stop this decision from taking effect."
See more reactions from Hollywood and beyond below:
So proud these guys sign the paychecks. A longer legal battle. Fight on @netflix , I stand behind you with a coffee mug and a right hook👊 https://t.co/JpHH7wPhYF— David Harbour (@DavidKHarbour) December 14, 2017
Saw your comment during the the hearing, @AjitPaiFCC. I'd like to remind you of my thoughts on #NetNeutrality being essential to our democracy. See below tweet. #SaveNetNeutrality #TrumpBrokeTheInternet #AjitBrokeTheInternet https://t.co/8v6DQTjMVk— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 14, 2017
YES, @AjitPaiFCC! #NetNeutrality is essential to our democracy. The Internet is a critical part of every day life for everyone. THIS IS A CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE. Access to jobs, education, health, and how we get this critical information should not depend on socioeconomic class.— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 29, 2017
Watch this. And STAY STRONG. And KEEP SPEAKING OUT!!!!!! https://t.co/IGVoTR1IpK— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) December 14, 2017
EVERYONE should care about this! It benefits no one unless you're a faceless, mega corporation. NOBODY is asking for it. https://t.co/d2fBjPe7mX— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 14, 2017
RIP net neutrality. Once again, Republicans gleefully smack down another Great American Freedom. There will be a reckoning, you cockalorums— Bill Moseley (@choptopmoseley) December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017
Shortsighted move, @GOP. You're gonna be out of work soon. Hard to look for jobs on a dismantled internet. #NetNeutrality https://t.co/4qjUqsvZha— Hannah Hart (@harto) December 14, 2017
Over the objections of 83% of Americans, the @FCC has voted to gift control of the internet to natural monopoly corporations. https://t.co/lq5RLXyPXn— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) December 14, 2017
Stripping away #NetNeutrality is the latest attempt by the Trump Administration to silence voices of already marginalized communities and render us invisible. https://t.co/aG8ewv90Xf— Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) December 14, 2017
YES the FCC just made a terrible decision & votes to end #NetNeutrality rules just because of blind partisanship.— Colin Donnell (@colindonnell) December 14, 2017
NO it is not set in stone. Congress can do the right thing.
Make your voice heard NOW.
Text "BATTLE" to 384-387 to send a message to your Rep.
The dismantling of #NetNeutrality isn't ALL BAD. I've listed several of the positives below:— James Willems (@JamesWillems) December 14, 2017
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me when i log into twitter to find out i have to pay $9.99 to tweet about my depression #NetNeutrality pic.twitter.com/jR0UQIQSnR— JOLLY NATHAN (@NathanTriska) December 14, 2017
Please RT + join me in taking a stand in support of #NetNeutrality https://t.co/nfLapCQZIb— COMMON (@common) December 14, 2017
Hey, uh @FCC? #NetNeutrality pic.twitter.com/VqKUOcBQKG— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) December 14, 2017
I'll be leading a multistate lawsuit bringing the resources of AGs across the country to bear in the fight to protect the internet and the millions of Americans who rely on it. #NetNeutrality pic.twitter.com/wHVFDD8HsJ— Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) December 14, 2017
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The @FCC just voted to repeal #NetNeutrality, a move that attacks freedom of speech for the millions of people who use the internet every single day. This is outrageous, and I'll be joining @SenMarkey's effort to reverse this horrible decision. https://t.co/QsgwqnNPfr— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) December 14, 2017


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Preservative Blends Market
Preservative Blends Market (Product - Parabens, Formaldehyde, Halogenated, Alcohols, and Organic Acids; Application - Beauty Care, Home Care, and Personal Care) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2016 - 2024
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Global Preservative Blends Market: Snapshot
The global market for preservative blends is anticipated to rise significantly over the next few years, thanks to the upswing in their demand from a number of application areas, especially beauty care, home care, and personal care. The increasing demand for premium personal care products, boosted by the change in the lifestyle of consumers due to their rising disposable income, is likely to have a positive impact on this market in the years to come. However, the increasing implementation of stringent government rules and regulation regarding the usage of these preservatives, considering various side-effects of chemical preservatives and the disorders and infections caused by them may restrict the market from growing steadily in the near future.
The global preservative blends market offered an opportunity worth US$133.5 mn in 2015. Progressing at a CAGR of 5.60% between 2016 and 2024, the market is estimated to reach US$215.9 mn by the end of 2024.
Asia Pacific to Continue as Dominant Regional Market
The worldwide market for preservative blends stretches across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, North America, and Latin America. With a share of more than 35%, Asia Pacific held the dominant position in this market in 2015. The Rising population and the increasing awareness level of consumers regarding personal care and beauty products led the demand for preservative blends in this region. Over the forthcoming years, the Asia Pacific preservative blends market is likely to retain its dominance, thanks to the swelling demand for these preservatives in the beauty, home, and personal care applications.
On the other hand, North America and Europe are projected to exhibit a stable rise in their respective markets for preservative blends in the years to come. However, as the markets in Latin America and the Middle East and Africa are growing exponentially, they are likely to be proved as most profitable markets for producers in the near future. In the Middle East and Africa, the GCC countries are expected to surface as the key contributor to this market on account of the presence of well-established manufacturers.
Demand from Personal Care Application Segment to Remain High
Preservative blends are most prominently applied in beauty care, home care, and personal care products. Among these, the demand for these preservatives from personal care products is greater than others. With the rise in awareness among consumers regarding personal health and hygiene, coupled with the increase in purchasing power, the application of these preservatives in personal care products is expected to remain high over the forthcoming years.
The beauty care segment is also projected to demonstrate a high demand rate, thanks to the significant growth of the beauty care market. The accelerating interest of people in personal grooming is influencing the sales of beauty products significantly, which is likely to reflect positively on the demand for preservative blends from this segment in the years to come.
Troy Corp., Thor Personal Care, Spectrum Chemical, Sharon Laboratories, Schülke Inc., Salicylates & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., ISCA UK Ltd., Dr. Straetmans GmbH, CISME Italy SRL, The Dow Chemical Co., Lonza, Lanxess, Clariant International Ltd., BASF SE, and Ashland are some of the leading players operating in the global market for preservative blends.
Global Preservative Blends Market: Overview
Preservative blends are blends of preservative chemicals that are used to prevent fermentation and decomposition of product by microbial growth or other climatic conditions. It helps in extending the shelf life of the products to maintain the unique aroma, color and consistency of the product. The report estimates and forecasts the preservative blends market on the global and regional levels. The study provides forecast between 2016 and 2024 based on volume (Tons) and revenue (US$ Mn) with 2015 as the base year. The report comprises an exhaustive value chain analysis for each of the product segments. It provides a comprehensive view of the market. Value chain analysis also offers detailed information about value addition at each stage.
The study includes drivers and restraints for the preservative blends market along with their impact on demand during the forecast period. The study also provides key market indicators affecting the growth of the market. The report analyzes opportunities in the preservative blends market on the global and regional level. Drivers, restraints, and opportunities mentioned in the report are justified through quantitative and qualitative data. These have been verified through primary and secondary resources. Furthermore, the report analyzes substitute analysis of preservative blends and global average price trend analysis.
Secondary research sources that were typically referred to include, but were not limited to company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings. Other sources such as internal and external proprietary databases, statistical databases and market reports, news articles, national government documents, and webcasts specific to companies operating in the market have also been referred for the report. In-depth interviews and discussions with a wide range of key opinion leaders and industry participants were conducted to compile this research report. Primary research represents the bulk of research efforts, supplemented by extensive secondary research. Key players' product literature, annual reports, press releases, and relevant documents were reviewed for competitive analysis and market understanding. This helped in validating and strengthening secondary research findings. Primary research further helped in developing the analysis team's expertise and market understanding.
Global Preservative Blends Market: Research Methodology
The report includes Porter's Five Forces Model to determine the degree of competition in the preservative blends market. The report comprises a qualitative write-up on market attractiveness analysis, wherein applications and countries have been analyzed based on attractiveness for each region. Growth rate, market size, raw material availability, profit margin, impact strength, technology, competition, and other factors (such as environmental and legal) have been evaluated in order to derive the general attractiveness of the market. The report comprises price trend analysis for preservative blends between 2016 and 2024.
Global Preservative Blends Market: Segmentation Analysis
The study provides a comprehensive view of the preservative blends market by dividing it into applications and geography segments. The preservative blends market has been segmented into beauty, home and personal care based on application. Application segment have been analyzed based on historic, present, and future trends.
Regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for preservative blends in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa (MEA). Market segmentation includes demand for individual applications in all the regions.
Global Preservative Blends Market: Competitive Outlook
The report covers detailed competitive outlook that includes market share and profiles of key players operating in the global market. Key players profiled in the report includes The Dow Chemical Company, Lanxess, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., BASF SE, Clariant Chemicals and others. Company profiles include attributes such as company overview, number of employees, brand overview, key competitors, business overview, business strategies, recent/key developments, acquisitions, and financial overview (wherever applicable).
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But don't be disappointed, I would give you ample reasons to feel
* First Ask Pranav Mukherjee, Why isn't he giving the details of
the account holders in the Swiss Banks.
* Ask your Mother, Who is impeding the Investigation against
Hasan Ali?
* Ask her, Who got 60% Kickbacks in the 2G Scam ?
* Kalamadi is accused of a Few hundred Crores, Who Pocketed the
Rest in the Common Wealth Games?
* Ask Praful Patel what he did to the Indian Airlines? Why did
Air India let go of the Profitable Routes ?
* Why should the Tax Payer pay for the Air India losses, when
you intend to eventually DIVEST IT ANYWAY!!!
* Also, You People can't run an Airline Properly. How can we
expect you to run the Nation?
* Ask Manmohan Singh. Why/What kept him quiet for so long?
* Are Kalmadi and A Raja are Scapegoats to save Big Names like
Harshad Mehta was in the 1992 Stock Market Scandal ?
* Who let the BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY Accused go Scot Free? (20,000
People died in that Tragedy)
* Who ordered the State Sponsored Massacre of SIKHS in 84?
* Please read more about, How Indira Gandhi pushed the Nation
Under Emergency in 76-77, after the HC declared her election to Lok
Sabha Void!
Dear Rahul, to refresh your memory, you were arrested/detained by the
FBI the BOSTON Airport in September 2001.
You were carrying with you $ 1,60,000 in Cash. You couldn't explain why
you were carrying so much Cash.
(Incidentally He was with his Columbian girlfriend Veronique Cartelli,
ALLEGEDLY, the Daughter of Drug Mafia. 9 HOURS he was kept at the
Airport. Later then freed on the intervention of the then Prime Minister
Mr. Vajpayee.. FBI filed an equivalent of an FIR in US and released him.
When FBI was asked to divulge the information, by Right/Freedom to
Information Activists about the reasons Rahul was arrested …
FBI asked for a NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE from Rahul Gandhi.
So Subramaniyam Swami wrote a Letter to Rahul Gandhi, " If you have
NOTHING to HIDE, Give us the Permission"
Why did that arrest not make Headlines Rahul? You could have gone to the
Media and told, "I am ashamed to call myself an INDIAN?".
Or is it that, you only do like to highlight Symbolic Arrests (like in
UP) and not Actual Arrests (In BOSTON)
Kindly Clarify…..In any case, you want to feel ashamed, Read Along…
YOUR MOTHER'S SO CALLED SACRIFICE OF GIVING UP PRIME MINISTERSHIP in
According to a Provision in the Citizenship Act, A Foreign National who
becomes a Citizen of India, is bounded by the same restrictions,
which an Indian would face, If he/she were to become a Citizen of Italy.
(Condition based on principle of reciprocity)
Now Since you can't become a PM in Italy, Unless you are born there.
Likewise an Italian Citizen can't become Indian PM,
unless He/She is not born here!
Dr. SUBRAMANIYAM SWAMI (The Man who Exposed the 2G Scam) sent a letter
to the PRESIDENT OF INDIA bringing the same to his Notice.
PRESIDENT OF INDIA sent a letter to Sonia Gandhi to this effect, 3:30
PM, May 17th, 2004.
Swearing Ceremony was scheduled for 5 PM the same Day. Manmohan Singh
was brought in the Picture at the last moment to Save Face!!
Rest of the SACRIFICE DRAMA which she choreographed was an EYE WASH!!!
In fact Sonia Gandhi had sent, 340 letters, each signed by different MP
to the PRESIDENT KALAM, supporting her candidacy for PM.
One of those letters read, "I Sonia Gandhi, elected Member from Rai
Bareli, hereby propose Sonia Gandhi as Prime Minister."
So SHE was Pretty INTERESTED! Until She came to know the Facts! She
didn't make any Sacrifice, It so happens that SONIA GANDHI
couldn't have become the PM of INDIA that time.
You could be Ashamed about that Dear Rahul!! One Credential Sonia G had,
Even that was a HOAX!
You go to Harvard on Donation Quota. ( Hindujas Gave HARVARD 11 million
dollars the same year, when Rajiv Gandhi was in Power)
Then you are expelled in 3 Months/ You Dropped out in 3 Months….
(Sadly Manmohan Singh wasn't the Dean of Harvard that time, else
you might have had a chance… Too Bad, there is only one Manmohan
Then Why did you go about lying about being Masters in Economics from
Harvard .. before finally taking it off your Resume upon questioning
by Dr. SUBRAMANIYAM SWAMI (The Gentlemen who exposed the 2G Scam)
At St. Stephens.. You Fail the Hindi Exam. Hindi Exam!!!
And you are representing the Biggest Hindi Speaking State of the
SONIA GANDHI's EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Sonia G gave a sworn affidavit as a Candidate that She Studied English
at University of Cambridge
According to Cambridge University, there is no such Student EVER! Upon
a Case by Dr. Subramaniyam Swami filed against her, She subsequently
Dropped the CAMBRIDGE CREDENTIAL from her Affidavit.
Sonia Gandhi didn't even pass High School. She is just 5th class Pass!
In this sense, She shares a common Educational Background with her 2G
In Crime, Karunanidhi.
You Fake your Educational Degree, Your Mother Fakes her Educational
Degree. And then you go out saying, " We want Educated Youth into
Not that Education is a Prerequisite for being a great Leader, but then
you shouldn't have lied about your qualifications!
You could feel a little ashamed about Lying about your Educational
Qualifications. You had your reasons I know, Because in India, WE
But who cares about Education, When you are a Youth Icon!!
You traveled in the Local Train for the first time at the Age of 38.
You went to some Villages as a part of Election Campaign. And You won a
Youth Icon!! … That's why You are my Youth Icon.
For 25 Million People travel by Train Every day. You are the First
Person to win a Youth Icon for boarding a Train.
Thousands of Postmen go to remotest of Villages. None of them have yet
gotten a Youth Icon. You were neither YOUNG Nor ICONIC!
Still You became a Youth Icon beating Iconic and Younger Contenders like
Shakespeare said, What's in a Name?
Little did he knew, It's all in the Name, Especially the Surname!
Speaking of Surname, Sir DO YOU REALLY RESPECT GANDHI, OR IS IT JUST TO
Because the Name on your Passport is RAUL VINCI. Not RAHUL GANDHI..
May be if you wrote your Surname as Gandhi, you would have experienced,
what Gandhi feels like, LITERALLY ( Pun Intended)
You People don't seem to use Gandhi much, except when you are fighting
Elections. ( There it makes complete sense).
Imagine fighting elections by the Name Raul Vinci…
You use the name GANDHI at will and then say, " Mujhe yeh YUVRAJ shabd
Insulting lagta hai! Kyonki aaj Hindustan mein Democracy hai, aur is
ka koi matlab nahin hai! YUVRAJ, Itna hi Insulting lagta hai, to lad lo
RAUL VINCI ke Naam se!!! Jin Kisano ke saath photo khinchate ho woh bhi
isliye entertain karte hain ki GANDHI ho.. RAUL VINCI bol ke Jao… Ghar
mein nahin ghusaenge!!!
You could feel ashamed for your Double Standards.
Now You want Youth to Join Politics.
I say First you Join Politics. Because you haven't Joined Politics. You
have Joined a Family Business.
First you Join Politics. Win an Election fighting as RAUL VINCI and Not
Rahul Gandhi, then come and ask the youth and the Educated Brass for
involvement in Politics.
Also till then, Please don't give me examples of Sachin Pilot and Milind
Deora and Naveen Jindal as youth who have joined Politics. They are not
Politicians. They Just happen to be Politicians.
Much Like Abhishek Bachchan and other Star Sons are not Actors. They
just happen to be Actors (For Obvious Reasons)
So, We would appreciate if you stop requesting the Youth to Join
Politics till you establish your credentials…
Rahul Baba, Please understand, Your Father had a lot of money in your
Family account ( in Swiss Bank) when he died.
Ordinary Youth has to WORK FOR A LIVING. YOUR FAMILY just needs to
If our Father had left thousands of Crores with us, We might consider
doing the same. But we have to Work. Not just for ourselves.
But also for you. So that we can pay 30% of our Income to the Govt.
which can then be channelized to the Swiss Banks and your Personal
Accounts under
some Pseudo Names.
So Rahul, Please don't mind If the Youth doesn't Join Politics.
We are doing our best to fund your Election Campaigns and your Chopper
Trips to the Villages.
Somebody has to Earn the Money that Politicians Feed On.
NO WONDER YOU ARE NOT GANDHIs. YOU ARE SO CALLED GANDHIs!!
Air India, KG Gas Division, 2G, CWG, SWISS BANK Account Details… Hasan
Ali, KGB., FBI Arrest..
You want to feel ashamed..?
Feel Ashamed for what the First Family of Politics has been reduced
to… A Money Laundering Enterprise.
NO WONDER YOU ARE NOT GANDHI'S BY BLOOD. GANDHI is an adopted Name. For
Indira didn't marry Mahatma Gandhi's Son.
For even if you had one GENE OF GANDHI JI in your DNA. YOU WOULDN'T HAVE
Feel Ashamed for what you ' SO CALLED GANDHI'S' have done to MAHATMA'S
I so wish GANDHI JI had Copyrighted his Name!
Meanwhile, I would request Sonia Gandhi to change her name to $ONIA
GANDHI, and you could replace
the 'R' in RAHUL/RAUL by the New Rupee Symbol!!!
RAUL VINCI : I am ashamed to call myself an Indian.
Even we are ashamed to call you so!
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|Silent Brother Practical Make-up
The film's physical creatures were built by make-up effects veteran Paul Jones (Silent Hill, Defiance), with designs contributed by concept artist Martin Mercer. Unlike other genre projects, where the monsters have a much more obvious presence, the challenge on this film was to create a range of supernatural characters that may not be as obvious at first. "There's a great scene where Clary goes to Magnus Bane's house [where there's] a party," explains Jones, "and I would say about 70 percent of the guests are human and the other 30 percent are human-ish, so they all have something slightly off about them.
"One guy has a golden face with African tribal scars on his face, but his face is a luminescent gold, while another girl has cat eyes that you don't really notice at first until she opens her eyes wide at the camera, so in terms of our prosthetics, everything was scaled right down to be very subtle. We found people that were interesting already and basically enhanced their natural features, rather than taking somebody average or attractive and turning them into a monster."
Jones worked directly with Mercer to create the creatures. "Martin is very fast," Jones notes, "so I was able to run the shop but not have to sit down at my laptop and design for a day. Martin would come to me and I would act like an art director and say, 'OK, that wrinkle is great—make it a bit longer and bring the cheekbones out more, darken down this part of the rune, make the teeth a little longer.'
Silent Brother Concept Design
"Four or five hours later the design would be done and get sent off to production designer François Séguin, and from a practical point of view, I wouldn't have any problem building anything in the design. When you are given a design by somebody else, it can be tricky sometimes, because they don't understand what we do or the limitations we have from a prosthetic point of view. Because I understood the characters in this world and where they lived, we were able to simply carry on with what we were doing."
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NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Wesleyan University men's track & field team recorded a trio of top-three finishes during the Silfen Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Connecticut College, as the Cardinals finished 13th overall out of 19 teams.
Wesleyan compiled 24 team points, which was only three points behind NESCAC-foe Trinity for the 12th slot. Tufts won the event with an impressive mark of 129.
Sophomore Kevin McMorrow earned a runner-up finish during the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:40.52, while freshman Kevin DeLoughry (56.04) and junior Andrew McCracken (4.55m) placed third overall in the 400m hurdles and pole vault, respectively.
DeLoughry, freshman Kyron Roberts, junior George Avrassoglou and senior Colin Mahoney were a cohesive unit during the 4x400m relay, as the group finished sixth overall, clocking a time of 3:29.16.
Senior Jessy Carrasco-Gonzalez grabbed an eighth-place nod in the pole vault (4.10), and sophomores Grant van Inwegen (4:02.27) and Conner Sexton (4:02.94) finished 12th and 14th overall, respectively, in the 1,500m.
The Cardinals will now set their focus on the Elmer Swanson Invitational, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, in Middletown, Conn.


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Starting Bank: February 1st, 2011 [302M Bank] - I think this was around the reintroduction of staking/old wild/free trade etc.
The *First* build up [Peak: 2b]
The *First* Cleaning/Starting Bank #2 [Peak: 4B]
After the last picture in the previous spoiler, I somehow managed to get cleaned within 2 weeks of me starting
So after getting a few loans and doing some amazingly fun green dragon runs, I figured I'd give it another go.
Max Cash... And beyond![Peak: 7B?]
The Dip and start of a recovery - Banked dropped from around 6b to around 4b :< Lowest point was around the 200m stake against stokenut that you'll find below.
Current Bank [4.6-8B?]
Annnnd thats it, for now. I've kinda slowed down on the big stakes a bit since I've started rapier staking but I still box quite a bit. Chances are, most of the stakers here have probably won some money off me so no need to point it out lol! I would record each win/loss but I don't think people enjoy reading those, plus it takes quite a bit of time to make. Hope you enjoyed reading


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What is "Farmstead" Cheese?
Thistle Hill Farm Tarentaise is a true "Farmstead" cheese. The American Cheese Society defines "Farmstead" as limited to cheeses produced with:
1) Milk from herds on the farm where the cheese is produced;
2) Care and attention to the purity, quality, and flavor of the milk;
3) Production primarily by hand;
4) Natural ripening with emphasis on development of characteristic flavor and texture without the use of shortcuts and techniques to increase shelf life at the expense of quality;
5) Respect for the traditions and history of cheesemaking regardless of the size of production.
Thistle Hill Farm Tarentaise meets and surpasses all of these criteria. Our cheese house is only 100 feet up the hill from dairy barn where we milk our certified organic Jersey cows twice a day. We do not, nor have we ever bought milk for Tarentaise. We follow the traditions of the Savoie in the French Alps with our copper vat and hands-on production.
An important aspect of the taste of Tarentaise is that our cows eat from our pastures and hay grown, and harvested, by us on the farm. "One place, one cheese" is a phrase we have heard again and again. This is the concept of "terroir". Our cheese has a flavor and characteristics exclusive to our farm. If we bought milk, or brought in feed from elsewhere, it would taste like it came from elsewhere. Because our cows are not pushed to produce excessive amounts of milk with feed additives or fermented feeds, they make some of the cleanest milk possible. Those of us who milk the cows, also make the cheese and work the fields that feed the farm. This practice, while necessary on a small farm, is also necessary to an understanding of how the elements of a farmstead chese are so closely intertwined.
There are cheese production facilities that use the term "Farmstead", even in Vermont, without adhering to true standards of the concept. Hopefully Vermont cheesemakers will adopt a farmstead standard similar to that of the American Cheese Society such that the characteristics of certain cheeses can be properly identified.


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No one would do it for 10 random seeds. Please do something about life goals. LOL.
No one would do it for 10 random seeds. Please do something about life goals. LOL.
I got that quest too lmao
10 Surgical seed
I once got: Deliver 45 world locks?!
IGN: Ephus
- Trilingual
- Really experienced
- Good humour
- Friendly
I speak fluent Finnish, Swedish and English.
Feel free to talk to me in those languages!
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
It could be 10 crystal block seeds.
Take the risk.
Just a random dragon collector.
Dragons collected:
Classic Dragons:
Red Dragon
Black Crystal Dragon
XP Dragons:
Gourmet Dragon
Prehistoric Dragon
Star Dragon
Special Dragons:
None the Dragon
Not as bad as "Deliver 2000 Clouds"
IGN: MadameZ
for gtoken possibly
I don't even do daily if it's over 10 wls
IGN - Jud
Main world - LR
Goal -
Title - 07%/100%
I would do it for gtoken
Growtopia is like drugs, even worse.
IGN: Zeh
Level: 100
Instagram: @zeh_gt
I'd do that.
Heck, i even did survive 15 wolf worlds once. The only quests i dont do are forge, sew, defeat villains, beat 15 pet trainers and delivering absurd amounts of items
IGN: IamIM
level: 111/125
Making and playing difficult parkours is what i do, also trying daily challenges - war of wolves and carnie.
Discord - I_am_Im#6969
Growtopia Discord:
I am not level 60 so I don't care about life goals for now. I am 55 now. But when I reach 60, I ll be so pissed off.
Growtopia: Oldsock/Oldzock
Instagram: @sockia
Discord: Oldsock#0653
Support my Dolphin Suit suggestion please:
i saved my awesomeness level at 60% so that when i got to level 60 i get token easily and not get harder quests.
World Locks are not what make us pro. Is frienndness that make us what we are.
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
Real life gets in the way...
So my planned reviews and Friday Fast 5 aren't happening this week but I wanted to mention a few great books I read (I'm still planning on reviewing them!) and a cover reveal.
Read and LOVED!
Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios ~ Goodreads Gut wrenching and brutally honest portrayal of an abusive relationship. A MUST READ.
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenizie Lee ~ Goodreads Vice! Virtue! Romance! Adventure! This book was a lot of fun and touches on a lot of topics, such as racism, sexism, homosexuality during the 18th century, in a really great way.
Cover reveal:
I beta read an early version of this and loved it. It's wild, unconventional and I totally fell in love with a ship. A SHIP. lol Nadim – a sentient ship that hosts a revolving team of humans to explore the universe – was a fascinating character!
Honor Among Thieves by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre ~ Goodreads
Zara Cole has been in and out of New Detroit's rehab facilities for treatment of her antisocial disorder. There's no adjusting Zara's attitude, though. A painful past has made her stronger than most, which is why she chose life in the Zone instead moving with her family to Mars. In her eyes, living inside a dome isn't much better than a prison cell.
Still, when Zara commits a crime that has her running scared, jail might be exactly where she's headed. Instead Zara is recruited into the Honors, an elite team of humans selected by the Leviathan–a race of sentient alien ships—to explore the outer reaches of the universe as their passengers.
Zara seizes the chance to flee Earth's dangers, but when she meets Nadim, the alien ship she's assigned to along with fellow Honor Beatriz, Zara starts to feel at home for the first time, along with a devotion she's never experienced before. Yet nothing—not her Honors training or her street smarts—could have prepared her for the dark, dangerous truths that lurk behind the glitter of starlight.
Honor Among Thieves is the first book in a daring new sci-fi series by bestselling authors Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre.
You can check out an excerpt here
So that's it….hopefully I can pull things together enough to resume blogging next week!
And this is why you shouldn't be a panster blogger kids lol One thing goes wrong and you've got nothing. Ha!
Public service message from Fonzi: don't eat flowers or you'll get sick, the parent's will panic and they'll bring you to the vet to make you vomit. *sad puppy face*
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You might have managed to get me interested in a book, so your week can be accounted as a success! ;DReplyDelete
I get a vague TARDIS-vibe from the sentient ship - plus I loved the excerpt, and there's no romance in sight, at least for now (though I know the authors usually include plenty of it in their books). Of course, this is a trilogy, which can go so well or so bad, if you know what I mean. But I'm tentatively including HAT in my TBR list. At least it's sci-fi! It's all about fantasy/retellings nowadays, and I'm not a fan of those.
(P.S.: you fell in love with a ship? That made me smile because...you're "shipping" a ship+girl relationship? LOL).
I hope you that have recovered nicely, and that crazyhead Fonzi has learned his lesson! Poor thing, but poor you too. Always panicking about your furry babies.Replies
Whoever said pets lower blood pressure hasn't met mine lolDelete
Well, I read an earlier version so it may have changed a bit since then, but there isn't much romance in this one. And it's with a ship so it's different but both authors are pretty good at writing romance that still leaves all parties pretty independent & individual from the romance.
I'm taking shipping to it's limits! lol Shipping the ship. But I loved the ships - I know it sounds weird but they are so complex and fascinating!
Are we going to read the same book again? After Jeri's? I can't even ;D.Delete
Poor Fonzi :/ I think Luci learned his lesson after he ate a plant and puked all over the houseReplyDeleteReplies
I would have let him just ride it out but the Lilies can be toxic and I didn't want to wait until everyone is closed up for the day just in case it was bad.Delete
Hes MUCH better today.
I am so sorry about your friends dog. bad Romance has a beautiful cover and I am going to check that one out. Have a great rest of the week!ReplyDeleteReplies
It's brutal but really good!Delete
Oh man hope you feel better and Fonzi too. Sorry about your friend's dog too. Bad Romance is one I definitely want to read. I think she is an awesome author and this sounds so good.ReplyDeleteReplies
Sorry to hear about your friend's and your loss. It's tough losing a fur baby. I know I've panicked over my babies a time or two. So I would have been right there with you rushing my dog to the vet if he got into something. Life happens though, don't worry about it. I try to schedule out posts a week or two out but even then life can sometimes creep up on you and throw you off course. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
It's sad. She was besties with one of my dogs that I lost last Ocotber to the same thing (kidney disease).Delete
We caught Fonzi in time so while he wasn't thrilled to be forced to vomit lol that was the worst of it and he's fine today.
So sorry to hear about your friend's pup, and yours. That just sucks all the way around. I didn't realize dogs could get so sick from eating flowers, did I read that right? The books you listed sound awesome. Bad Romance has got my interest peaked, even though the title is a song. I usually hate that. I hope the rest of your week is better!ReplyDeleteReplies
The song does factor a bit into the book but it's a really fitting title.Delete
Yes, some flowers can be toxic to pets. In this case it was Lily's. They are highly toxic to cats but some varieties are to dogs as well and I wasn't sure what kind they were. At the very least they can cause really bad GI upset. He's doing great today though.
Aw man, poor puppy! I'm glad it turned out okay in the end. And I've heard good stuff both about Bad Romance and The Gentleman's Guide!ReplyDeleteReplies
They were both excellent!Delete
So sorry to hear about all that's happened this week.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah - it was a sucky week but onward and upward! Or something lolDelete
Aw, poor Fonzi. I'm glad he's doing better. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's dog though. That's got to be awful! I hope you're feeling better!ReplyDelete
A Gentlemen's Guide to Vice and Virtue is one I've wanted to read for SUCH a long time. I need it!
Ooh you'll love it Lauren!!Delete
Oh no!! Poor Fonzi. :( That silly dog... remind me never to let a bouquet of flowers anywhere near my dog. Glad that things are okay now though, even if he's still getting over the whole ordeal! Seems like lots has been going on in your life, I really appreciate you visiting my blog and commenting though! :)ReplyDelete
Both of those books, Bad Romance and Gentleman's, are on my wishlist. They're both hot titles at the moment, I keep seeing them EVERYWHERE!!! Glad that you also loved them! :) Hope your next week is better!
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I think they're both worth the hype. Two very different tones though. Bad Romance is very dark (but hopeful) and Gentleman's is action packed fun.Delete
Wow, that picture of that sheltie reminds me of one of our old pets."Bad Romance," What a title! Abusive relationships...hmm I wonder what's in store with that one.ReplyDeleteReplies
It's such a good book about falling into an abusive relationship then finding the strength to crawl back out of it Brutally honest.Delete
OH! What a rough week. I hope everyone is feeling better now.ReplyDelete
Have you ever watched the TV show FARSCAPE? It was on sci-fy network back in the early 2000s. They had a sentient ship. It's a great show (may even be on Netflix now).Replies
I have not. I know what it is though.Delete
Fonzi is completely back to normal. Yay!
Oh no sorry to hear about Fonzi- hope all is well. And sorry to hear about your friend's loss also. So tough.ReplyDelete
I love the sound of Honor Among Thieves. I'll be gettign that one...
Hang in there Fonzi!! :)Replies
It was pretty cool and different. I'm looking forward to reading it again with the changes.Delete
Poor doggy, I didn't know flowers could make them sickReplyDeleteReplies
Certain kinds can. Usually it's just an upset tummy but these were potentially toxic.Delete
I've heard so many great things about The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. I'm definitely going to have to add that one to my TBR list. Sorry to hear that your dog got sick. Glad you were able to get him there and well again so fast. That's scary! Hope you have a great weekend!ReplyDeleteReplies
It was so much fun! And really clever too.Delete
Aww, poor Fonzi. Ours munched ALL of our potted plants and he's totally fine. He's stomach easily gets upset but it's still a mystery to me that he was ok when he ate our plants lol. Good thing I don't receive any bouquet of flowers or he might eat it too. But I'm delighted to know that your little Fonzi is fine now :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Fonzi ate Lilies and certain varieties can be toxic to dogs so I just went ahead and induced vomiting just in case.Delete
He never eats ANYTHING so it was weird lol
Oh, I'm so sorry, hon. I hope you're getting better now. So sorry about your friend's dog. It's devastating to lose your beloved best friend (animals that you love). I hope you and your friend are ok. So sorry about Fonzi, too. Glad that he's fine. Ahh I can feel how your week must have been. I hope your weekend is great, my friend. Hugs for you.ReplyDeleteReplies
Everything seems to be back on track. Fonzi is better. My friends are going on a mini vaca to regroup.Delete
Back to normal next week!
I'm so sorry to hear all that bad news. Glad your furbaby is alright.ReplyDelete
I'm a total pantser blogger too. LOL Hope you have a better week.~Aleen
Oh no on the pup. That's heartbreaking. And naughty on your pup for the flowers. We had to do that once with a bottle of the cat's pills that the puppy ate. He did not make that mistake twice. lolReplyDeleteReplies
Yikes. he never eats anything he shouldn't!! Like - you could leave a plate of steak in front of him and he won't touch it so I have no idea what happened there lolDelete
So sorry to hear about your friends dog. It's always sad when a pet has to be put down, even when it's not yours. And sorry to hear your poor dog ate something he shouldn't and had an emergency trip to the vets but hopefully he'll learn from this mistake (maybe). I hope you're feeling better too.ReplyDelete
You successfully have three books in this post I really want to read. I already had Bad Romance and Vice and Virtue on my TBR but Honor Among Thieves sounds brilliant, if only it was out sooner!
Nothing wrong with flying by the seat of your pants. I just reduce down the number of weekly blog posts when things go wrong as all my blog posts are sorted at the weekend for the following week. Or... mostly finished anyway.Replies
Yeah, it was sad. She was here playing with my guys so often she was like one of mine. I actually knew her when she was a puppy before they even got her.Delete
I hope you enjoy all three of those books! I loved them!
So sorry about your crappy week. Sending positive thoughts and hope things turn around soon!ReplyDelete
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Everything is much better except for my intermittent use of internet lolDelete
I've been wondering about Bad Romance. I loved the author's first book. Maybe I need to just pull the trigger and buy it. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I read and loved I'll Meet You There. The writing was just as good in this one and it's a really powerful story.Delete
Poor pupper. Both your friends and Fonzi. So glad he's okay. There must have been a few nasties in the bouquet to make him so ill. Honor Among Theives sounds so good! I've enjoyed Ann Aguirre in the part but Rachael Caine not so much. Really looking forward to it's release. Hope you're starting to feel better Karen and that Fonzi is on the mend. Much love to you both <3ReplyDeleteReplies
It was the Lilies. Some varieties are toxic and I wasn't' sure what kind they were.Delete
I haven't read Caine before but I beta read for Ann. I thought the flow was very good in this book. I couldn't tell which author wrote what chapter. I think that's a good thing lol
I'm sorry to hear about your friend's dog, Karen - and Fonzi! I'm glad he's okay now though.ReplyDelete
I absolutely loved The Gentleman's Guide...! So glad that you liked it as well. Monty and Percy...swoon. Apparently there's going to be a book about Felicity's adventures, too! I'm very intrigued by Bad Romance, everyone seems to be giving it rave reviews so far. And falling in love with a ship? Nice. Count me in for Honor Among Thieves! :DReplies
Yes! Her book is next! I'm so excited. She was awesome.Delete
Bad Romance was so powerful
Your life sounds familiar. ((HUGS)) and huge condolences to your friend. Similar experiences without the flowers and vomiting. :) I think Fonzi should just learn to smell them and not eat them. *gives flower free pup cookie to Fonzi*ReplyDelete
I have to say that I'm curious about Bad Romance. Darn it, now I have that song in my head.


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World Peace Day
War and war
the in-between space, we call the peace
Peace, peace only
in preparation for another war
On principles we have fought
for boundaries we are fighting still
In the name of god
many a slaughter we have performed
Filling this graceful planet
with the odious smell of anger and hate
Oh, slumbering ones, come let us dissolve
the blood-thirsting monster within us
Here, drink from the fragrance of my being
and know the bliss of living
How many more Hiroshimas will it take
Till nuclear disarmament happens for sanity's sake ?
New boundaries are being drawn every day
And when can we like the birds cross and anywhere stay ?
How can we learn to permanently peace maintain
Without guns and missiles pointing in the bargain ?
All questions leading to one simple solution straight
Remove from minds and hearts the weeds of hate.
Sadhguru is tirelessly working towards it and we need to support him more.


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Hooray! Hooray! It's almost Spring! Although it may not feel like it around parts of the U.S., the Spring equinox is March 20 (and don't forget to "Spring Forward" on Sunday, March 8!). This means, in a few short weeks, all this terrible winter business should be over! Just the thought of Spring around the corner has us day dreaming of warm weather, sunny days, and of course new swimwear!
With that said, we have so many exciting new pieces and prints in our Swim 2015 Collection, so we want to spotlight some of our favorites. Today's spotlight is our colorful Ikat print! Bright reds, pinks, and oranges are balanced with pops of blue, turquoise, teal and green to create a stunning, on-trend aesthetic.
One of our favorite features of any HAPARI collection — but especially our new Swim 2015 line — is that each of our prints (Ikat, Midnight Hibiscus, Lush Jungle, Oriental Poppies, Peonies, and Zanzibar) are available in so many different styles. What exactly does this mean? It means our new collection is full of Swimwear Made to Mix-and-Match. YOU create a unique, customized look. YOU find the pieces that perfectly support your specific size and shape!
Without further ado, let's take a peek at the styles available in Ikat:
(L to R: Short Sleeve Rash Guard, Twist Bikini and Tie-Side Bottoms, Sport Underwire Tankini)
(L to R: Long Sleeve Rash Guard, Halter Dress Cover-Up, Push-Up Bikini)
(L to R: Scoop Tankini, Seaside Tankini, Tie-Front String Bikini and Straight Skirt)
(L to R: V-Neck One-Piece, V-Neck Tankini, Sport Tankini)
Pretty heavenly, right? We love that you can pair any of our Ikat tankini tops with a matching Ikat dress cover-up or any one-piece suit with matching rash guard. And there are so many bottom options — Dream Blue, Red, Tangerine, Emerald Green, Teal, Fuchsia! Mix-and-match til your heart finds the perfect look and fit for you!
Ikat's color palette of bright, summery colors, may just be enough motivation to help us last through these last few weeks of Spring and into warmer days.
Let us know which style you like best in Ikat. We always love your feedback. For more posts like this, check out the HAPARI blog. We're like your favorite lifestyle blog but better!