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DETROIT -- The Philadelphia defense was riddled by Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford for five touchdown passes, three to wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and the Eagles were walloped 45-14 on Thanksgiving Day by the Lions at Ford Field.
Stafford completed 27 of 38 passes for 337 yards for the Lions, who have also won three consecutive Thanksgiving Day games. They scored on six straight possessions in their highest-scoring game of the season.
Johnson, who tied his career high with his three touchdown grabs, caught eight passes for 93 yards. He has an NFL-record 11 touchdown receptions on Thanksgiving and at least one for seven consecutive seasons. Running back Theo Riddick and wide receiver Golden Tate hauled in Stafford's other scoring passes.
Quarterback Mark Sanchez passed for 199 yards and two touchdowns for the Eagles (4-7), who gave up 45 points for the second time in five days and lost their third straight.
Sanchez started in place of Sam Bradford, who was inactive for the second consecutive game because of a concussion and separated left shoulder.
Embattled head coach Chip Kelly said the second straight stinker wasn't an indication he has lost the locker room.
"I don't think they're trying to prove a point or anything," he said. "We got outcoached today."
Kelly cited the lack of a pass rush for the flurry of points they've allowed.
"We've got to do a better job of getting to the quarterback," he said. "We've allowed them too much time. We've got to create more pressure, and Calvin was obviously a very difficult matchup for us."
The Jets fell behind 24-7 at halftime.
Stafford connected with Riddick on an 8-yard touchdown pass late in the first quarter. Riddick had a 23-yard catch earlier in the drive.
Philadelphia tied it during the opening minute of the second quarter. Sanchez found tight end Brent Celek for a 2-yard score on third-and-goal to cap an 80-yard drive.
The Lions took a 14-7 lead on their next possession with Stafford's 2-yard scoring pass to Tate, who snuck out of the backfield and juked a defender for a walk in touchdown.
Matt Prater's 48-yard field goal gave Detroit a 10-point lead before Stafford's 25-yard touchdown pass to Johnson came with 12 seconds left in the half. Johnson got past Jets rookie cornerback Eric Rowe, who replaced injured Nolan Carroll earlier in the half.
Johnson defeated Rowe in one-on-one coverage on a 4-yard, back-shoulder toss from Stafford to make it 31-7. After a Sanchez turnover, Johnson beat safety Malcolm Jenkins on a 3-yard catch for his third score.
What we learned about the Eagles:
1. Their season, for all intents and purposes, is over and Chip Kelly's offseason remodeling is largely to blame. Kelly made major changes throughout the roster, replacing his top quarterback, running back and wide receiver, along with reshaping his defense. The new mix never developed any chemistry and now the team has completely fallen apart. Kelly says he hasn't lost the locker room but giving up 45 points twice in five days speaks for itself. "That was disgusting," defensive tackle Bennie Logan said. "It's Thanksgiving Day and you get embarrassed like that."
2. Their pass defense has become a laughingstock and it could get even uglier. The Eagles gave up five touchdown passes to Tampa Bay rookie Jameis Winston at home on Sunday, then allowed five to Detroit's Matthew Stafford. Next up? Tom Brady and the undefeated New England Patriots. Brady surely had an enjoyable Thanksgiving, knowing he could do a whole lot more carving next Sunday. To make matters even worse, starting cornerback Nolan Carroll broke his ankle on Thursday.
3. Without stalwart Jason Peters, they can't protect the quarterback. Peters suffered a left ankle injury on the Eagles' first drive and did not return. Without their starting left tackle, the reshuffled line couldn't keep the Lions out of the backfield. Quarterback Mark Sanchez was sacked six times, with defensive end Ziggy Ansah doing most of the damage. Their running game stalled once again. DeMarco Murray gained only 30 yards on 14 carries.
--QB Mark Sanchez completed 19 of 27 passes and threw for two scores on Thursday but was under heavy pressure most of the day. He was sacked six times, including one where he was stripped of the ball and the Lions recovered. After an efficient scoring drive that began late in the first quarter, the Eagles couldn't get anything going again until garbage time. Sanchez started for the second straight week in place of Sam Bradford, who is still recovering from a concussion and separated left shoulder suffered in the Nov. 15 loss to Miami.
--LT Jason Peters left his team's Thanksgiving Day game during the first quarter with a left ankle injury and did not return. He was injured when his leg was rolled up on by Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones, who was blocked into him. Peters, who missed two games after the team's bye with a pinched nerve in his back, was able to walk off the field. Lane Johnson moved from right tackle to left tackle and Dennis Kelly took Johnson's spot. The Eagles allowed six sacks after Peters departed.
--CB Nolan Carroll was carted off with a broken right ankle during the second quarter. He was injured chasing Detroit running back Joique Bell on a 6-yard rush toward the sideline. He was replaced by rookie Eric Rowe, who had trouble sticking with Calvin Johnson and was matched against him for two of Johnson's three scores. Carroll has appeared in every game over the last three seasons, the last two with Philadelphia.
--WR Nelson Agholor was held to two catches for 15 yards and also lost his temper during the fourth quarter. Agholor drew a 15-yard penalty in the fourth quarter when he took off his helmet and argued with Detroit cornerback Crezdon Butler. Agholor came off the field after that play, tried to go back in a couple of plays later but was immediately called back by the coaching staff. Agholor has been a major disappointment, catching only 16 passes through 11 games.


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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided new details Thursday about what prompted deputies to strike a man face-down on the ground last weekend, an incident that was partly captured in a 15-second video.
First aired by KABC-TV, the video shows a deputy tackling a man to the ground in East Los Angeles while another strikes him with a flashlight.
According to the Sheriff's Department, two deputies responded to the 4200 block of Cesar Chavez Avenue about 2 a.m. Sunday after reports that a woman was hiding in the bathroom of a fast-food restaurant. The woman's ex-boyfriend allegedly harassed her and was believed to be possibly carrying a knife, sheriff's officials said.
As the two deputies patted down the ex-boyfriend, he "pulled away from the deputy's control hold" and struck one deputy in the face with a skateboard, sheriff's officials said. He allegedly hit a second deputy in the head.
After a third deputy arrived, the man was taken to the ground. Sheriff's officials said the deputies deployed pepper spray, but it was ineffective. The struggle continued, sheriff's officials said, and a deputy used his flashlight to strike the man several times.
The man, identified as Marvin Herrera, has been charged with three felonies including assault on a peace officer, battery on a peace officer and resisting a police officer, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
Herrera, 27, pleaded not guilty to all charges during a court appearance on Tuesday. He's being held in lieu of $130,000 bail.
Sheriff's officials said Herrera was treated at the hospital for minor abrasions. Two deputies had injuries to their face and have since returned to work.
"It's important to look at the totality of the situation beyond the 15-second video clip," sheriff's department spokeswoman Nicole Nishida said in a statement.
The department has launched a use-of-force investigation, which is customary in all cases where force is deployed, she said. The investigation is ongoing.
"The video will be part of the evidence that is included in the investigation," she said. "The Sheriff's Department takes all force by personnel very seriously and will take appropriate action."
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HIV Day Center and Daily Bread Express (DBX)http://www.hivdaycenter.org
The HIV Day Center is a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's (EMO). We are a community of staff, clients, and volunteers that strive to address basic needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS in a manner consistent with the values of respect, compassion and safety.
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If You Find That You Are Weaker Than Your Last Session, It Is Possible That You Were Not Fully Recovered.
Improving your life takes time, effort and information. Building muscle mass is an identical case. To be successful, you will need the correct tools. Here are some tried and true ways to build your muscles, and you can put them into place as soon as today.
Many people who work out make the mistake of emphasizing speed over technique. It doesn't matter which exercise you perform, slowing down your reps to ensure that your technique is perfect will help you to get better results in a shorter amount of time. Make sure you take your time and perform each workout correctly.
Warming up the right way is important when trying to increase muscle mass. Stronger muscles will be more stressed and prone to injury. Warming up helps counteract this increased risk of injury. Prior to lifting, exercise lightly for about 10 minutes, and follow it up with about 4 light warm-up sets.
Eat meat to help build up your muscles. Eat approximately one gram of meat-protein per body pound. This allows your body to store protein, giving your muscles the ability to develop more fully.
If you are currently training to do a marathon, or doing any type of extreme cardio work, now is not a good time to try to build up your muscles. While a good cardio workout is key to staying fit, trying to build muscle while doing a lot of cardio is counterproductive. An intensive cardio workout essentially cancels out your attempts to build muscle. For building muscle, focus on your strength-training efforts.
Eating enough protein is a great way to build muscle. A great way to get the proper amount of protein is by consuming supplements and protein shakes. These are wonderful to have after a workout, as well as right before you go to sleep. If you are looking to both lose weight and gain muscle, limit yourself to one of these supplements each day. If your goal is to also increase your mass, consuming as many as three per day will be beneficial.
You should make sure that the number of calories you consume every day is high enough. There are a lot of tools online that can assist you in finding out how many calories you need to what you want to gain. Take advantage of one of these tools, and use it to tweak your diet so that it includes optimal amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and other nutrients that will increase your muscle mass.
If your weight training routine is working, it should be making you stronger. The stronger you get, the heavier the weight you will be able to manage during your training. When you first embrace weight training, you should expect your lifting capacity to increase by roughly five percent after two workout sessions. If you're not meeting goals, rethink your routine. If you find that you are weaker than your last session, it is possible that you were not fully recovered.
Make reasonable goals when you are trying to build up muscle mass. You can not bulk up in a day; it requires dedication and many, many workouts. Using dangerous substances such as steroids or stimulants can permanently damage your organs, leading to ill-health or even death.
Try incorporating creatine into your supplement schedule. This supplement can help you train much longer when you have a diet that is rich in carbs and protein. Discuss taking Creatine with your doctor to see if it is the right thing to do.
Complete a thorough analysis of your own body to best determine what you are capable of and what you should not do just yet. This will provide a good foundation to begin creating goals and building on them. Your body composition and weight are extremely important factors that you should consider in this type of evaluation.
Packing your diet with as much fresh, natural food as possible is important when you are trying to build muscle mass. Avoid boxed and pre-packaged foods that have chemicals, preservatives, and fillers that can harm your immunity. When you add healthy foods to your diet you help boost up your immune system, which can help your efforts in muscle development.
When working on bodybuilding, switch up the grip when lifting for the back. Achieve more strength by using a mixed or staged grip when performing deadlifts and rack pulls. Staggered grips assist you in twisting the bar in one direction, while the underhand grip puts the bar in the opposite direction. This helps you keep the bar steady, rather than having it roll all over the place.
Your diet is as important as your workout when building muscle mass. Your body needs certain nutrients in order to be able to properly rebuild muscle fibers. Protein shakes are a great option for rebuilding muscle fibers after a workout.
When performing your exercise routine, avoid the temptation to rush through the exercises. Doing each exercise movement slowly gives you superior results, even if it requires using lighter weight loads in the process. A good goal to aim for is to take five to 10 seconds for each half of the exercise movement, for 20 seconds total per rep.
Educating yourself properly is essential to any undertaking, and boosting your muscle mass is a lot more simple to do if you are properly informed. Remember the tips listed in this article so you can start using them during workouts and have the body you want quickly.
Helpful Advice On Trouble-free Muscle Building Programs
You can cheat a little as you lift. It is okay to cheat by not fully engaging your body in the name of pumping out some bonus reps. That being said, it's not a good idea to cheat too often. Make sure that you keep your rep speed controlled. Never compromise your form.


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Sandro Gozi — Generation Europe: Can young Europeans step up and save their continent?
A new generation of European leaders is rising to political seniority. Behind them is a new generation of European voters, less beholden to the past
British Academy
10-11 Carlton House Terrace
The decision of the British people to leave the EU was a political earthquake. A seemingly never-ending round of challenges – from the migration crisis, to continuing terror threats and the euro's woes – has left the EU in a crisis of confidence. The consequent rise in nationalism and populism has too often seemed to leave the continent's existing generation of leaders floundering.
Launching the new English language version of his book, Generation Europe, Italy's centre-left Europe minister, Sandro Gozi, takes us on a journey through the challenges the continent faces with a passionately argued mix of personal story and policy prescriptions. His conclusions are clear: there is hope.
A new generation of European leaders is rising to political seniority. Behind them is a new generation of European voters, less beholden to the past. They are 'Generation Europe'. Shaped in an age of smartphones, low-cost travel and cross-country initiatives like the Erasmus programme, they share a different perspective.
Join us for this discussion, where one of the leading members of 'Generation Europe', Sandro Gozi, will be joined by former European trade commissioner Peter Mandelson, former shadow minister for Europe Emma Reynolds, and UK-based French journalist Marie Le Conte. Exploring causes and solutions, the panel will reflect on this new generation's commitment to building cross-border policies that will address common problems and start to give Europe brighter prospects. With Britain facing up to a post-Brexit reality, the event shows promise of provoking a lively and timely debate.
- Sandro Gozi, author, Generation Europe and Europe minister, Italy
- Peter Mandelson, former European commissioner for trade and president, Policy Network
- Emma Reynolds MP, former shadow minister for Europe and member of parliament for Wolverhampton North East
- Marie Le Conte, London-based French journalist and writer
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Tribute to Osmond James Lewis
Fri Oct 04, 2013
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Pastor Osmond James Lewis who passed to the great beyond following a prolonged period of illness on September 17, 2013. His remains were interred in New York on September 23, 2013.
Osmond (Dreams) James Lewis was born to Almina Lewis and Edward Jeffers of Lowmans Hill Leeward in St Vincent and the Grenadines on May 8, 1955, the fifth of ten children.
He attended both the St Martinâs Secondary School in Kingstown and the Bequia Seventh Day Adventist School in St Vincent and the Grenadines and later became a schoolteacher. In 1974, he was baptised as a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
In 1978, Osmond left his native St. Vincent and the Grenadines to study theology at the Caribbean Union College in Trinidad & Tobago, where he also met and married his beloved Rose Bruno of San Juan. Following his marriage and graduation, he travelled to Michigan, USA, to pursue a Masters in Religious Studies at Andrewâs University. On completion of his degree he returned to Trinidad & Tobago and was employed as a minister with the South Caribbean Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Ozni, their first child, was born in March 1986, while a daughter, Odelia, was born in December 1987.{{more}}
Osmond and his family left the Caribbean to take up residence in New York in 1989. Along with several other pastors, Chapman, Matthews, Sanderson, Charles and Kerr, the Trinity SDA Church was founded. While at Trinity, he started a program called PHP (People Helping People), which continues to meet peopleâs financial and social needs.
Pastor Lewis began his own ministry called Eureka Christian Fellowship at 1055 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.
Pastor Osmond James Lewis is survived by his wife Rose, their children Ozni and Odelia Lewis in Brooklyn, New York; sisters: Mrs Andrea Shallow, Lowmanâs Hill, Yolande and Nicole Lewis of Toronto, Canada, Mrs Marilyn Hope of Indiana, USA; brothers: Carlson Jeffers and Treldon Lewis of Lowmanâs Hill, Selwyn âJimmyâ Lewis and Michael Lewis of Toronto, Canada, Edward Tannis, currently in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ezra Tannis and Sean Tannis of Redemption Sharpes, John Morgan of Birmingham, England and Arthur Isaacs of Trinidad; brothers-in-law Morris Shallow of Lowmanâs Hill and Selwyn Hope of Indiana, USA; sisters-in-law Cora Lewis of Toronto, Canada, Martina Lewis of Lowmanâs Hill, Irma Bruno-Simmons and Claudia Bruno-Burnett of Brooklyn, New York; uncles: Matthew Morgan of London, England and Ernest Lewis of Trinidad & Tobago; many nieces and nephews; close family members, including Mr OâBrien Simmons of Brooklyn, New York, Eloise Simmons of Ottawa, Canada and Agnes Lewis of Trinidad and Tobago; the Jeffers, Lewis, Peters, Simmons, Frederick and Friday families of St Vincent and the Grenadines and other family and friends residing in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as members of the Eureka Christian Fellowship Church of Brooklyn, New York, and Mr Steve O. Phillips and Mr Bernard Wyllie.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, along with all those who supported them and sent well wishers to offer their support during this time of loss.


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Ladycats to compete for District title
October 14, 2014 - 12:38pm Falmouth1
Cindy Fitzpatrick, Reporter
The Pendleton County Ladycats Varsity Soccer team ended their season with an 11 win, 7 loss record, their second consecutive year with a winning record. The last week of season play ended 1-1 for the Cats.
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A Hibernating Bear and a Holiday Hare is a collection of stories and pictures for preschool children, written and illustrated by Mary Alice Sutherland. Sutherland includes a number of natural history stories in this collection besides the title piece. She's also got a story about mice, a porcupine, a lobster, a bearcat, a tiger and a cheetah. Each tale informs the reader about the animal, its habitat and habits, and is accompanied by a painting of the subject animal. Her other stories often include children, ranging in age from infancy to preschool age, with topics ranging from birthday wishes to appreciation of one's pet dog, to the things one learns and does out on an adventure in the woods or at preschool. Sutherland includes a number of portraits of children as well as landscape paintings featuring floral gardens, street scenes and seasides.
Mary Alice Sutherland's collection of stories and pictures for preschool children, A Hibernating Bear and a Holiday Hare, contains a wealth of engaging tales about animals that acts quite well as an introduction to natural history for young listeners. While those of her tales that are about children are fun and will be, no doubt, quite relevant for kids and their caregivers, I particularly enjoyed her animal and natural science tales. They do a marvelous job of introducing the natural world to children, and her animal portraits are quite good. The tiger drawing has a distinctly Asian feel to it, and her bear, bearcat and porcupine images are first-rate. This collection educates as it entertains and that's a very good thing. It should provide hours of reading pleasure and be the springboard for discussions about nature and the environment. And you won't want to miss out on the spectacular painting of the earth, with continents and wind currents lovingly portrayed. A Hibernating Bear and a Holiday Hare is most highly recommended.


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We started in 2015. We're vibrant, picky, detailed, responsive, committed as well as energised and upbeat. Our ethos is our people. Good people to build great relationships; to use technology to keep prices reasonable and have a passionate desire all about houses. We're giving landlords information and we're giving tenants assurance.
We're introducing vibrancy and energy. All our people are trained in every aspect of managing your property and we're small so we all know all about your house and your tenant. Our technology speeds up our processes without removing the important personal touch.
Our tenancy agreements can be signed by tenants online, so they don't need to come into the office, however in order to ensure that our tenants understand every line we talk them through it over a call in the comfort of their own home in front of their computer. We walk our tenants through our emergency maintenance
process, and always have someone on call to deal with real emergencies.
This simple model gives landlords and tenants both what they need; full
information, and fast responses. You told us it's what you need. Tenants are happy to pay market rent if issues are dealt with quickly. Landlords are happy to deal with issues quickly if tenants pay on time. When rent is high and service low, people move on and properties are empty so everyone loses.
The Rental Bureau is here and proud to be different. We're quick and we're all about people. When our customers call, we don't need to look you up on our database, we know who you are and likely to know what you're calling about, because we probably contacted you about it first. Call us – we'll start by answering the phone to you, then to your prospective tenants!
Victoria HeyesFounded the business in 2015 after being a landlord for 9 years and a project manager for 15 years. I felt there was a personal touch which was missing from an industry which has lots of bad press, we bring positivity and a personal touch.
As much as it is wonderful to get a glowing testimonial from a landlord, nothing is more pleasing than hearing from a tenant who is appreciative of a fair approach and a great service.
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I joined The Rental Bureau in 2016 and quickly became aware of the importance of getting it right first time particularly when selecting tenants.
I strive towards building positive relationships with both our landlords and tenants.
Our goal is to ensure that our tenants are happy with the homes that they live in and our landlords are happy with the tenants who live in their homes.
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My role is to assist all new landlords and walk them through what we do and how we do it. I am the one you will have the conversation with regarding why you should trust us with your biggest asset.
As the first point of contact for the landlords, I will be the one who finds the right tenants for your property and makes sure everything is all ready to go for the commencement of the agreement. It is my priority to ensure that everything goes smoothly and all parties involved are happy and informed.
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The Beauty Edit: products to shake-up your make-up
I love September: it's a new season and a great time to try a new look. Well, an adjustment, at least. If you've found yourself in a make-up rut, looking for a few easy swaps to update your look, I'm here to help.
Let's start with base. Leave softly-softly, dewy skin behind with the summer – switch it for a foundation with a semi-matt finish. This doesn't mean you need to cake it on: apply a few dots where needed and blend. Estée Lauder has launched a cream compact version of its bestselling Double Wear foundation (which does not budge at all). Likewise, the cream formula blends seamlessly and I love the pump design: just one press dispenses the right amount.
Reboot that lipstick, too. Let's pull out the richer, more sophisticated brick tones, or even a burnt coral. If you don't like a heavy lip, By Terry's new tinted balms hit the spot, and those who like a punch of colour (me included) can't go wrong with Charlotte Tilbury's popular creamy range. Her nude-brick shades Walk of Shame and Bond Girl are mainstays of my make-up bag.
If you want to splurge, I can't recommend the new Christian Louboutin lipsticks highly enough: the shades are spot-on and the flaçon is pretty special, too.
And finally, for the eyes. Now is a good time to invest in one of the many shadows on the market that make nude exciting again. Bobbi Brown's are some of my favourites, as are the autumn offerings by Illamasqua. Pick up a glittery shade, too – you'll use it more than you think.
Here's what I'll be buying…
Eyeshadow in Bone, £17.50. One of the best-selling neutral eyeshadows, this lasts all day and suits everyone.
Rouge Eclat Lipstick in Red Paprika, £19.50. A gorgeous brick-red hue, this also helps to improve lip condition over time. Win, win.
Air Mat Foundation, £9.99. The whipped texture of this foundation is a treat to apply. It launches next week – get excited.
Creamy Matte Lipstick in Walk of Shame, £23. A brick lipstick that flatters every skin tone and is a nice alternative to red.
Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Stormy Pink, £16. A warm alternative to beige, apply a wash on to your lids for a gorgeous hint of colour.
Ombre Blackstar Cream Eye Shadow in Beyond Gold, £29. This easy to use stick eyeshadow creates a gleamy wash of colour.
Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation, £146. A reworking of the brand's original base, this has a fab built in concealer to boot.
Kate Matte Lipstick in 101, £5.49. This punchy coral-orange looks great against olive skin, and feels balmy to wear.
Double Wear Compact Foundation, £33. This new creamy formula slides on to the skin and stays put. Handy compact, too.
Hydrating Long Lasting Lipstick in L17, £34. This rusty red has a subtle shimmer, making it gorgeous for the evening.


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Member of Parliament (Rajyasabha),State President & National vice President AIDWA. Kerala State President and National Vice President AIDWA,Kerala State Committee Member CPIM, Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Editor-Sthreesabdam, a women's monthly; Member, State Executive Committee of Kudumbashree Poverty Alleviations Mission, Kerala and Film Society; published poems in Malayalam; has done many research programmes on subjects including anganwadi centres, decentralised planning, gender study manual, N.R.E.G.A. and Self Help Groups (S.H.G.) B.A., M.A. (Malayalam), Ph.D. in Malayalam Literature from University of Kerala Diploma in Tamil from Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore Diploma in Universalising Social Security from Institute of Social Science, Hague, the Netherlands, Was Teacher of Malayalam language and literature in Government Colleges from 1991 to 2008


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Move It Mobstyle
Children'sRepeatClosed Captions AvailableRated: G24 mins
12:00pm Sunday, April 21 2013
Move It Mobstyle, Episode 17
Series Synopsis
An Indigenous youth dance-based health and fitness program which teaches viewers mad dance routines and showcases the latest Indigenous hip hop beats, while also delivering strong health messages.
Episode Synopsis
Episode 17
This week, we'll be joining host Ghenoa Gela to share some of her favourite dance routines.
Previous Episode Synopsis
Episode 05
Our dancers are carving up the local dance floors from Brisbane QLD to Katherine in the NT and Bendigo VIC and we'll also be going fishing in Queensland.
Future Episodes
- 10:40am Wednesday, April 17 (R)
- 10:40am Thursday, April 18 (R)
- 10:40am Friday, April 19 (R)
- 12:00pm Sunday, April 21 (R)
- 10:40am Monday, April 22 (R)
- 10:40am Tuesday, April 23 (R)
- 10:40am Wednesday, April 24 (R)
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Monthly Archives: August 2015
The Lifesaving Miracles
Dear Readers,
After a miraculous week, I decided to interview a friend who was involved in saving the lives of two people only days apart…
THE LIFESAVING MIRACLES, A blog interview with a hero, Journal Entry, August, 2015
A dear friend at my church agreed to let me interview her after her exhilerating week…
The Interview
1. Shar, recently you were involved in the saving of two lives only days apart; a possible drowning, and a choking victim. Can you please tell me in your own words what happened…
"On Sunday, August 2, 2015, my great nephew's 3 year birthday pool party will always be remembered. There were people everywhere in the pool and more on the deck. Lots of activity. I was in the pool holding a seven month old child, laughing and playing with her splashing around. Suddenly, I bumped into something on the bottom of the pool! I looked down and saw the top of a little head and quickly yanked him up. His eyes were fixed and staring and he wasn't breathing! I thought he was dead! My heart in my throat, I shouted for help as the child's uncle happened to be walking next to the pool. He instantly grabbed him and started pounding on his back! I stood frozen for a few seconds, pleading, praising, and praying to God, all at the same time. When I heard him start to cough, I cried out with praise! I hurried out of the pool and went to him praying, with my hands on his head, for all to hear. An ambulance was called and my nephew spent the next two days in the hospital with water on his lungs and pneumonia. They ran tests on him that showed he has no brain damage, and he will see many more birthdays to come, praise the Lord!"
Shar, continued, "Two days later while I was at lunch with nine other women from my bible study, and my friend sitting next to me started choking. I asked her if she needed help and she shook her head yes. I wrapped my arms around her middle as she half stood up. I was fearful of pushing on her as she had recently had surgery! I performed the Heimlich maneuver and praise the Lord, it worked!"
2. Shar, were you ever in a life saving event at another time in your life?"
"I witnessed another near drowning of my two year old nephew, about 24 years ago, at a family pool. His older Autistic stepsister went into the pool completely dressed, as me and her mother watched through a window, while she rescued the submerged child. He was turning blue, so his mother gave him mouth to mouth resusitation as I cried out in prayer! Praise the Lord, today, 24 years later, he is a wonderful healthy grown up!"
3. Shar, how did it feel to be chosen by God for those two rescue events this past week?"
"I may have just been in those places coincidentally, but I believe our steps are led by the Holy Spirit, or guardian angels, if we remain open to them. I am extremely thankful that the outcome in both instances was to God's glory, and I continue to give Him praise!"
4. What advice would you give to others who might be put in a similar situation?"
Shar continued, "Advice, hmmm! Most importantly, stay calm and stay observant. My own family is going to start the practice of timed schedules with one person watching the pool at all times, much like a lifeguard would. Also, all young children should immediately have floatation devices on when around water."
"As for choking, never talk with food in your mouth! And, if it should happen to you, do not hesitate to get someone's attention! If you are alone, you can actually push yourself up against the back of a chair or a counter to dislodge the food!"
5. Last question, Shar! Knowing that God doesn't make mistakes, what do you think His purpose was in choosing you?"
Shar answered humbly, "I will praise Him more! I tend to be a very observant person, calm in stressful situations. And, I will always try to help someone else. We are to be His Body! He uses our steps, hands, thoughts, and deeds. I will always give God the glory! And, I will praise Him more and more!"
"Well Shar, I want to thank you for this humble and moving interview. Also, thank you for your courage and instant response to people. You have made me think deeply about my own reaction to those in need. You were chosen by God to be involved in these lifesaving miracles! And, through it all, you are truly a prayer warrior!
Love in Christ, Claire xoxo
Mark23:12, "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." (NIV)
The Newborn
Dear Readers,
Volunteer work is very gratifying. Consider doing it…
THE NEWBORN- Journal Entry, 2015
Praying with my hospital patients is one of the best parts of my volunteer job. Today was a very special day. I got to pray with several people for healing, for easing of their pain, and for them to get home to their own beds as soon as possible.
One prayer was extra meaningful. At the birthing center, a baby was born with some special needs. Whenever that happens, our little hospital transports or life flights the child immediately to the big city hospitals where they have the best neonatal care units.
One of the young mothers I visited had just given birth. When I entered her room she was very distraught. I could see the fear on her face as she lay in her bed, all alone in her room. I wanted to comfort her so I asked, "Sweetie, are you ok? Would you like me to pray with you?" Teary-eyed, she nodded her head.
So I prayed, "Father God, You know the babies born here at my hospital are very special to me. I cover each one with Jesus's blood and surround them with angels and ask for good parents who will love them and care for them. Sometimes they are born wih a special problem, so I'm asking You now to watch over this child particularly and get this sweet baby all it needs to have a strong healthy life. I pray this only in Your Son's Name, amen."
After we prayed, I could see the deep concern in mommy's eyes so I told her, "Remember sweetheart, your baby is getting the best possible help at the best Neonatal Care Unit available. Your baby is where God wants it to be at this very moment! Don't worry, Jesus is watching over your child right now." Then I left her so she could rest but continued to pray the entire day for all of my patients and newborns.
My little ministry means so much to me. At first, I was unsure what volunteer position to apply for, but after six years of doing this patient visiting with a cart of complimentary magazines and books, and inevitabley prayer time, I'm convinced God wants me in this job.
Love in Christ, Claire xoxo
Luke 18:16, "But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (NIV)


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A form of circular reasoning, begging the question is one of the most common types of fallacies. It occurs when the premises that are meant to support an argument already assume that the conclusion is true. If you start from a place where the conclusion being argued is already assumed true, then you're not really making an argument at all. There is no supporting evidence.
The origin of the begging the question fallacy can be traced back to the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. His original Greek writing was later translated to Latin, and one of the 13 fallacies listed in De Sophisticis Elenchis (Sophistical Refutations) was phrased as "petitio principii."
More literally, this should have been translated as "assuming the initial point" or "assuming the conclusion." The term was subsequently translated to English some time in the 16th century as "begging the question."
Technically speaking, to beg the question is not a logical fallacy. This is because it is logically valid, in the strictest sense, but it is utterly unpersuasive. The thing that you are trying to prove is already assumed to be true, so you are not actually adding anything to the argument. It would be like saying a product is the most expensive because it has the highest price.
Before getting to examples of the begging the question fallacy, it is important to clarify a common misuse of the term. "Begging the question" is often used incorrectly when the speaker or writer really means "raising the question."
For example:
Jane is an intelligent, insightful, well-educated and personable individual, which begs the question: why does she stay at that dead-end job?
That's an example of raising the question because it is not a fallacy to ask that question. But what about situations where you're actually begging the question? Here are several examples to help illustrate the concept.
Freedom of the press is one of the most important hallmarks of a modern, open society because modern, open societies value the ability of the press to report what's happening.
The important to note about fallacies like begging the question is that the argument they're trying to make isn't necessarily wrong; it's just poorly constructed or supported. In this case, the second half of the sentence simply restates the first half in reverse order. It would be akin to saying that the Civic is a car made by Honda because Honda makes a car called the Civic.
I am confident that God exists because it says so in the Bible. And the Bible contains God's word.
This is another example where the claim being made isn't necessarily incorrect; it's just that the argument doesn't support the claim, because it already assumes the claim is true. In this case, the speaker is asserting that God exists, but the "proof" being put forward already assumes that God exists in order to provide the content of the Bible.
Destiny is real. Everything that happens to us has already been preordained, written in the stars. It explains the "chance" encounter that led to me meeting and marrying my future husband all those years ago.
In this case, the "proof" for the existence of fate is based on a specific experience that the speaker has already framed as occurring as a result of fate itself. The speaker has already decided that fate exists.
The Apple iPhone is the best smartphone on the planet because no one makes a better smartphone than Apple does.
Like the freedom of the press example above, this example of begging question is simply restating the purported claim in a different way in an attempt to support that claim. In effect, this sentence is stating that the iPhone is the best because it's better than all the others. This would be like saying something is the biggest because everything else is smaller.
Avatar is the greatest movie ever made because it is the number one top grossing movie of all time.
Sometimes, begging the question can be fairly obvious. Other times, it might be more subtle. It's true that the movie Avatar brought in over $2.7 billion globally. However, it's not intrinsically true that the highest-earning movie is inherently the best movie. This argument starts with that assumption, and as a result, it is once again restating the claim as proof of its truth.
This granola bar is the healthiest thing you can eat because it's made with all natural ingredients.
This example of begging the question follows the same form as the movie example above. It starts with the assumption that all natural ingredients are indicative of the healthiest food you can have.
I know that everything I experience is real. I can touch it, smell it, see it, hear it and even taste it all myself.
One of the most famous thought experiments in philosophy is the brain in a vat. It posits that there is no way for you to know if your experiences are real because you could be nothing more than a brain in a vat. A sophisticated computer program then manipulates your brain to simulate lifelike experiences and you wouldn't know the difference.
The example here illustrates begging the question because the speaker already assumes that their experiences are real. The evidence used to support the claim is that they can experience the world through the five senses, but it's a circular argument. They can't know for certain that sensory experience is "real."
If the government just gets out of the way, everyone can be free to do the right thing themselves. After all, every day people are smart enough to make the right decisions on their own naturally and they should have the freedom to do so.
The fundamental argument being put forth here is that society would function better with less government intervention and restriction. Within that argument is the assumption that people will always do what is best, but that assumption is also being used to support the argument. As a result, the argument becomes an example of circular reasoning, begging the question. Why can we expect people to make the right decisions?
Whether you are writing an argumentative essay for school or simply engaging in a heated debate on Facebook, it's important to present a sound argument in support of your claim. Begging the question is just one common fallacy. To ensure you are presenting the strongest case possible, you'll also need to avoid other problems like ad hominem arguments and ignorance fallacies. Be convincing!
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Benedict Cumberbatch is 'The Grinch' in new teaser
Dr. Suess's beloved character The Grinch returns to cinemas in an exciting new animated feature and star Benedict Cumberbatch is really not a fan of Christmas in this brand new teaser.
Here's the official synopsis:
The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) hatches a scheme with his trusted canine Max to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. Meanwhile, Cindy-Lou Who plots to capture Santa Claus to thank him for helping her single mother every Christmas, something which will interfere with the Grinch's plans.
This first look at The Grinch is a perfect little tease and is packed out with plenty of mischief and comedy. The prospect of seeing renowned thespian Benedict Cumberbatch take on Dr. Suess is also a very exciting proposition.
The Grinch is one animated film to definitely get excited about and it will be released in cinemas on November 29.


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When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, I reacted like most who receive a cancer diagnosis; first thing came to mind was a "death sentence." However, I found out later that it was truly "an awakening" for me. I began questioning God, why would you do this to me? What had I done in life so bad to have this placed upon me? But instead of bemoaning my fate, I decided to look for the positive side of it. There has to be a reason for it all.
I also realized that I was about to face a new beginning, new hope, do and see more with a whole new prospective on life. When I think of the "gift of life" that was given to me, I know that I will develop and gain strength from all my experiences. After going through all that I did during my breast cancer period, I was left with, what the MD's called "Neuropatic Pain;" a severe nerve damage diagnosis. The pain is usually with you all day; and at times is worse than others. Later I was diagnosed with "Lymphedema." Of course I just kept smiling and saying to myself, "Oh lucky me." For a while, I wasn't happy with the way I looked around my breast area after my first surgery, nor the pain I had to endure each day, but I decided to snap out of it. Even after being diagnosed with another cancer (colon) a few years later, which totally took me by surprise, I had already had my time with cancer. I thought to myself, why another one? I even make jokes at times, while crying inside asking, "what am I," the cancer carrier? But even with the pain I have to endure through each diagnose, and all the struggles I've dealt with all my life, I still feel truly blessed. I think about the individuals that are no longer among us. I also realized that there will always be someone worse off than I am. I reminded myself, that I "still have my life," and who am I to complain?
One day during one of my surgeries, I experienced something of a miracle and felt the compulsion to write it down. I turned that experience into a poem and I called it "Peace." Writing had become therapy for me. I took that poem, along with many others I had composed during my breast cancer period, and placed them into book form. I was blessed enough to have that book published and it's titled, True Simple Poems of Life, Faith and Survival. I later had another inspirational children's book published, and I'm working on my third. I'm hoping that anyone who has the opportunity to read my poems get out of them what I placed in all of them. My poems are from the heart, as real as any could ever be. With the words and phrases of each poem of statement, I wish to make a positive impact on someone who's ill or otherwise, where they could develop the strength to embrace life in a whole new way. I never anticipated becoming a writer, I just became one. I truly believe when you survive a horrific tragedy or a horrible disease as cancer, it's for a reason, "you have a purpose" and I want to live to find out exactly what that is for me.
That's what I'm all about now, inspiration. I would have never become a writer, producing inspirational poems and stories, if I had not gone through all that I did. I'm a true example that you can survive cancer not once, but twice, providing you catch it in time, have faith and allow that faith to direct your path. I'm not saying all will be easy, but you must believe.
Written by Karen Rice
x2 Cancer Survivor/Author
Houston, Texas
Michelle Minero, the Co-Founder of this blog and the overarching Love Warrior Community published her book, Self-Love Diet: The Only Diet That Works. You can buy her book online or at stores in Petaluma, Sonoma and Healdsburg, California. For upcoming events and book signings, visit Michelle's Events page.


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Yeah, that sounds about rigt.Plus, you have to factor in all the new prints on the figures, as.well as.the new pieces that are being churned out so much. That's expensive, too.Also, like you said, different country's money will differ. The price can go up or down.depending of the translation from one currency to another.
It's not only the exchange rates. 20 USD is equal to around 80 RON (my currency). But usually the retail price for 20 USD sets is around 100 RON, which is about 25 USD. So actually not the currency might be the actual problem. I don't know, a lot of countries seem to have the same problem.
Fair priced by today's standard, that is. It's kind of unfair to say that an older set was more fairly priced than its modern counterparts because a lot has changed since then. There's also another very important piece to this price, and I'll get to that soon.
So you show a joke minifigure, a small disney princess set and a $20 ender dragon set for your case of lego not being the same quality they used to be. Compare almost every single new set to an older one, they're going to be better as a toy. After all, this a child's source of play. If they can't play with it because it's always breaking, then that's going to be a problem.
New set is $20, old was $70, and is around double its retail price now. What were you expecting?
I mean you're right, but the point still stands.
Well with inflation taken into account, the increase in quality of the lego product in the last 12 years (don't deny that Lego's quality has increased with time), and the licensing of the product, I think 50 dollars is pretty fair for what you're getting. It's not my cup of tea, but I know a lot of people will be willing to pay that much for this set.
Piece count has nothing to do when justifying the price of a set unless there's a significant difference. 724 vs 579 isn't that big of a difference.
Anyway, I'll start wrapping this up. When mentioning the price of a product, it's important to know that this is about the business its itself, which like any other major corporation, has employees. With all of the factories and employees the company has (around 20,000), there can be a major impact if the company decides to decrease their prices. I can't say how big it is, but I'm certain that this would result in employees being cut because they can't afford to keep them. There are most certainly rip-off's that lego is making, and i also understand that it is our money we're giving them, but sometimes it's an extreme. You can only complain to a certain extent, I suppose.
I don't know if lego could sell enough products to counter this. It's not like they can wake up one morning and say "let's decrease the prices of our products for 20%".
The way I view it at least, I don't want anyone to lose their job. I'm not advocating that people buy more lego, but they're just a toy company and not some evil monopoly out to screw us over and put us in financial burden.
It's ok to have an opinion on the matter. Believe me, I have complained about some prices myself, but I think we've seen a looot of stuff on this site about lego being too expensive, not as good as it once was, etc.
End rant.
Okay (holds breath) Gali Mistika is unironically one of my favourite sets
Clearly you have been corrupted by the dark powers of chaos.
Idk what's so bad about that, I'm obsessed with Phantoka, especially Antroz
They didn't have a very well thought out in universe purpose either. To paraphrase South Park, Rhotuka Spinners are the Dr. Pepper of Bionicle Gimmick Weapons.
knock dr pepper one more time and i'll break your legs
but yeah rhotukas are kinda weird
I actually adore Dr. Pepper. Lmao
I was just using a South Park analogy in the context of Rhotuka Spinners
Depends on what are you talking about: the general idea doesnt. It's creative. That "Go Brick Me" is a cool set actually. The problem is that they are overpriced, mostly non accurate, and 99% licensed (The Lego ninjago movie, probably considering the Lego movie 2)
Really? I don't remember the price-per-part ratio, but they cost around the same as Pop! and are much better, in my opinion.
With the four Star Wars Brickheadz I own, I disagree. Then again, I only own four.
There are quite a few holiday sets as well.
Yes those pistons were realy needed! I took mine out of Axonn, Brutaka and Fenrakk wanting to cehck your point, they could not at all stand! Their knees bend all the time! Pistons keep them posable
I actually liked the squid launchers as well, they have actually never failed on me
The pistons made sense honestly, they're biomechanical and pistons scream mechanical aesthetic, tons of pieces have pistons worked into their detailing, look at the Mata, the Metru, the Inika.
Well it is a nice selection of figures, thats an exclusive new helmet sandtrooper commander!
Adjusted for inflation, $50.00 in 2006 is equal to $63.83 in 2019.
Jumping back in here, 177 pieces, 3 minifigures for $20 is pretty decent. People have been buying sets just for exclusive minifigures for a long time, it's not new. Getting the exclusive sand trooper helmet (which looks fantastic on a side note) for only $20 each with a dewback and some extra parts would be great for starwars fans looking to build a sand-based army.
My problem is the fact that when you buy a set, you buy a build. Minifigures are supposed to only be accessories that come with the build. In past few years, it seems to me that LEGO has been exchanging the quality of the build of the sets for better quality minifigures. Which, doesn't seem fair in my opinion. As I am not as obsessed with minifigures as most people are, I would personally not buy a whole set with a build I don't really care for just for the minifigures.
Ok true you buy a build but to contextualize this we're talking about microfighters, these sets are roughly $10 each with $20 for the vs sets which are basically a 2 in 1. Assuming roughly that there's 100 and 200 piece for the respective groups, Lego has to create a mini version of a starwars ship or vehicle with less than 100 pieces. This is not easy, creating small builds that are 1:1 likenesses is difficult. It makes more sense to focus on the minifigures to enhance the collectible nature of the set with a minifigure rather than try and incorporate detail on a scale where it isn't possible.
If you're comparing previous sets to microfighters, this is a bad example, set design has improved as has minifigures. The microfighters line is meant to be that, smaller fighters.
That's the great thing about lego, If you want X in a set, buy set Y, if you want A in a set, buy set B. Personally, I see it as a way to get cheap minifigures and parts rather than having to buy a larger set like the Tie fighter costing up of $50.
I agree with almost everything here except for maybe the mctoran bit, but even then the av matoran will always be the best matoran designs
I agree with everything except
Lol no! Have you seen the shipping on Deviant Art? Or your own G3? Or my BIONICLE attempts? We need to base our stories more on stuff Greg writes
You kidding me? Past few years?This is the definition of created for collectors! It was made back in 2003! And I'm meeting more and more people who love minfigures over sets, they're like action figures, people LOVE them! Why else do you think Lego sell collectible minifigures? The small accessories?"Mmm yes I need that table!"
The '07 Matoran want to speak with you
He's not saying Bionicle should be owned by the fans, but rather kept alive by them. Fans have shown such love and care for the series (take this entire website and the work by SuddenlyOranges, N7 Productions, and CallanLoF for example) that LEGO doesn't even need to keep Bionicle alive; we're already doing it.
Don't get me wrong, I want a G3 of rules my own personal selfish reasons, but I can see where Meso is coming from.
For nostalgia more than anything. It's a classic.
As a minifigure enthusiast, I can vouch for this.
Rarely, but sometimes, honestly. I nearly bought a minifigure for my sister because it had a rabbit in it.
Not a super fair example, especially considering that that wasn't even made available in the US, but I see your point.
They are trash anyway
Let us take a look at those guys
He's alright
Great guy
He's kind of a terrible person
It's a classic but it has amazing detail for the time
Nothing I disagree with here
Yeah exactly rarely, most people don't want an object over the figure
I'm not from the United States Of America though, I'm English


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Washington (CNN) -- The next time Michelle Obama goes to rally for a candidate at a campaign event, she might want to take a good look at the sign pasted on the front of her podium.
Speaking at an event for Iowa Senate candidate Bruce Braley, the first lady mispronounced the Democratic hopeful's name not once, not twice, but seven times in front of a crowd of supporters.
"I'm very excited to be here to support your next Senator from Iowa, our friend Bruce Bailey," the first lady said commencing her speech on Friday.
"Iowa, if you want a leader that shares your values and will stand up for your families out in Washington, then you need to elect Bruce Bailey to the U.S. Senate," she said again a few sentences later.
Obama continued to mispronounce the Braley's name five more times until she was interrupted by an audience member, who made her aware of her continued slip-up.
"Braley?" she asked, looking quizzical. "What did I say? I'm losing it," she laughed. "I'm getting old."
"Vote dot Bruce Braley dot com," she finally said, correcting herself, to some very loud applause.
"I know where I am. I know what I'm doing," she reassured the crowd.
Republicans were quick to criticize the first lady for her mistake.
First lady botches name of Dem Senate candidate at rally
via @thehill @JTSTheHill -- http://t.co/VpzTNrmP9n #iasen http://t.co/cDdstY8VH6— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) October 11, 2014
WH Legal Counsel might want to prepare for a call from Bruce Braley, gotta avoid a "litigious situation" over mispronouncing name #IAsen— Brad Dayspring (@BDayspring) October 10, 2014
If a conservative Republican made the mistake that Mrs. Obama just made by calling Braley by the wrong name, it would be the biggest story!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 11, 2014
"First lady botches name of Dem Senate candidate at rally," Republican National Committee spokesman Sean Spicer tweeted.
"WH Legal Counsel might want to prepare for a call from Bruce Braley, gotta avoid a "litigious situation" over mispronouncing name #IAsen," National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Brad Dayspring tweeted.
Donald Trump also weighed in.
"If a conservative Republican made the mistake that Mrs. Obama just made by calling Braley by the wrong name, it would be the biggest story!"
At least the first lady wasn't the first high-profile Democrat to make this exact same blunder.
At the Harkin Steak Fry just a few weeks ago in Iowa, former President Bill Clinton also botched Braley's last name.
"You know what you ought to do to honor the Harkin legacy -- and that is to elect Bruce Bailey," Clinton said.
Later, in what could have simply been the case of a tangled tongue, the first lady also made an incorrect comment about Braley's past.
"As the son of a schoolteacher -- and I love his mom too -- As a Marine Corps Veteran, Bruce worked his way through college, waiting tables, working at a grain elevator, building bridges with a county roads department," Obama said.
Braley is not a Marine Corps veteran, although his father, Byard Braley, was. The first lady was referencing Braley's parents in the beginning part of the sentence.


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The Obama administration does not know what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While the mixed private/public model under which they had operated has been thoroughly discredited, and the agencies are now in a government conservatorship, they are critically important in today's market.
Because there is a fear of rocking the boat, the issue of what to do with them going forward has been placed on hold. Such delay is a good thing if the time is used to get it right.
In the long run, one of the agencies should be entrusted with developing a private secondary market to replace the one that collapsed during the crisis. In the short run, both agencies need to get on board with the government's policy of stimulating economic recovery.


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SciFi Fantasy Conventions
Remnants of Life – Legends of Darkness An interview with Georgia L. Jones
Georgia's story is not about your momma's vampire or your teenage sparkling vampire. It's about a new – old vampire! Love this part from the book! The smell of the best became like aged bourbon. It was rotten and harsh. ... Read More »
The Inebriated Lab
Con Attendees…ahhh yes…there is much to be said about all of us who attend SciFi/Fantasy, Anime, Steampunk, Comic conventions. We're definitely a happy bunch, diverse in some ways though we all have our quirks, we love our conventions, and those ... Read More »
Wizard World Comic Con 2011
I spent a delightful time at Wizard World Comic Con in New Orleans. The usual suspects where present, Steampunks, Stormtroppers, a few Boba Fetts, Gamers, Fan booths and guests. Though this was a small Con it was well run, full ... Read More »
SciFi/Fantasy Conventions
Some SciFi/Fantasy conventions are out of my reach, financially speaking. It's not always the registration price, it's the flight, then the room, food, extra days off to get there, that keep me from attending more Cons. Dragon*Con however is only ... Read More »
Dragon*Con 2010 Farscape Panel
I had just finished videotaping a Stargate Panel and hoped to have time to dash to my hotel room, dump the footage, charge the battery and get back in time for the Farscape Panel – even if I ended up ... Read More »


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Hair SOS: How to have healthy hair free from split ends
Liz shares her advice on how to treat and prevent split ends, and how to have healthy hair which looks shiny and feels beautifully smooth.
Liz writes:
Split ends are a common hair problem, caused when the protective outer cuticle shaft covering each hair strand is either damaged (perming solutions, bleach etc) or worn away (hot styling gadgets, over-brushing, braiding). Once the cuticle is damaged, hair strands become vulnerable and more likely to split and break. While the only real way to get rid of split ends is to snip them off, there's plenty we can do to help disguise their appearance and prevent them from happening in the first place. Try these eight easy beauty tips for smoother, shinier hair.
Liz's top tips on how to have healthy hair
Go gentle
Firstly, treat hair gently, especially when it is still wet and more elastic. Use a wide-tooth comb or tangle-teaser hair brush to gently brush out knots. Always start at the bottom of the hair and work methodically upwards after washing – never drag a comb or brush through knotty hair from the crown down.
Go low
When styling, switch your hairdryer to a lower setting so as not to 'fry' fragile hair and keep heated appliances such as tongs and straighteners for occasional (not daily) use. Don't blow-dry hair everyday – if you can leave hair to dry naturally once a week or more often your hair will thank you for it. Letting hair part-dry naturally before finishing off with a hot hairdryer is better than using heat from start to finish.
Nozzle know-how
When you do blow-dry, always use the nozzle to direct the air-flow in a downward direction to help flatten the cuticles of the hair shaft. This makes for a smoother surface that then becomes more light-reflective and therefore shinier. Use a round brush or vent-brush to help the downward styling drying process. Never dry hair using the hairdryer facing up the hair!
Band aid
Avoid elastic bands or sharp pins that can break hair. Use covered ponytail elastics or fabric scrunchies with no metal crimps to catch the hair, or rounded-end hair pins and grips. In the summer months when I wear my hair back in a neck-cooling ponytail, I use silk pocket handkerchiefs as hair ties – an excellent material to help protect the hair and just the perfect size.
Keep in trim
Having hair cut regularly helps keep hair healthy and in good shape (literally) as our hair strands grow at different rates, which is why a beautifully blunt-cut bob will begin to look raggedy around the edges after a few weeks or so. Aim to have a trim every six to eight weeks, even when growing out a style.
Peak condition
Conditioners are useful for all hair types (even fine hair) as they help protect the hair cuticle and encourage a high-gloss shine. The key is to choose the right thickness of conditioner for your hair type. Intensive conditioners can weigh down fine hair, making it look dull and limp. Choose the lightest option for this hair type and restrict application to just the driest hair ends. For those with very dry, damaged hair, more is more! Choose the richest hair conditioner and apply from root to tip. Leave on for 5-10 minutes while in the bath or shower and allow the steamy heat to encourage deeper penetration into the dry hair cuticle. Conditioners made with a high level of nourishing plant oils (not silicones) can dramatically improve the look and feel of dry hair with regular use.
Love it and leave it
Leave-in hair conditioners and hair oils can help temporarily seal hair cuticles and give the appearance of mended split ends. Although they don't solve the problem, they can be very effective at improving hair texture and shine. Hair oils can also speed blow-dry time too, helping to protect the hair as you dry. The occasional drop of finishing oil or high-gloss spray applied just to the ends can also seal hair with a shine.
Food fixes
Hair consists of keratin, technically a 'dead' protein, but several food supplements are promoted for maintaining healthy hair growth. These typically contain the key nutrients needed for healthy hair follicles, as well as amino acids and protein (useful for creating keratin). To help maintain a healthy head of hair, ensure your diet includes the antioxidants vitamin E and selenium (which work well together in the body) as well as vitamins B12, B6 and biotin (also known as B7). The minerals silica and zinc can help strengthen hair and nails, and iron is also useful to help carry oxygen supplies to hair follicles to promote growth. Green leafy vegetables (especially Swiss chard and kale), together with eggs, nuts and seeds are especially good healthy hair foods. Essential fatty acids, from supplements such as cod liver oil, as well as olive oil and fish oils, can also help hair health and shine.
More in the Hair SOS series:
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Hair SOS: How to best care for coloured hair: Liz looks at one of the most commonly quoted beauty dilemmas – how to stop dyed hair from fading, so it stays looking salon-fresh for longer.
Wellbeing Wisdom
- Never drag your hair brush through knotty hair – use a wide-tooth comb or tangle-teaser hair brush to gently brush out knots
- If you do blow-dry your hair, use a nozzle to direct the air-flow down the hair as this helps flatten the cuticles of the hair shaft


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With the continuous development of China's industry, cold bending technology has also been a rapid development. Cold bending machinery equipment to become some professional factory indispensable machinery. So the cold bending machinery and equipment used in the same place to be noted.
First of all to choose the flat table, put the machine, you can pull off the chassis to make the machine panel easy to observe. Insert the plug on the handheld sensor head into the socket on the panel and tighten it, paying attention to locating the notch.
Second, plug one end of the power cord into the rear panel of the chassis socket, the other end into the power supply socket, please be sure to use single-phase three-wire power supply. Then turn on the "power SW." On the rear panel of the chassis and press the "power switch (switching)" key, and the machine will work if the "Ready (WARM up)" green indicator is lit. Press and hold the Set button (SETTING button) to set the appropriate value, usually between 0.5-2 seconds.
Again put the sensor head on top of the container, click on the handle of the Start button, when the "heating (heating)" Red indicator light, said to be heating, the sensor head do not move away, "heating (heating)" Red led out and then remove the sensor head.
Finally, the "Ready (WARM up)" Green indicator light or in-machine buzzer short sound "beep" prompts can also carry out the next container sealing operations. Check the sealing quality, according to different material, diameter of the container and production efficiency, appropriate trimming "set button (SETTING button) key, make the sealing quality best."


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Each of the five homes has been designated a Los Angeles City Cultural Monument. Four of the homes are immediately adjacent to one another, and the fifth is located diagonally across Alvarado Terrace Park (which has all levels of Historic status), the centerpiece of this renowned neighborhood. The homes reflect a rich eclecticism in architectural variations: Craftsman, Victorian, Mission Revival, Tudor, and Shingle-style.
The Alvarado Terrace homes are contributors to the National Register District, and they are Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monuments (HCM) situated in the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). Alvarado Terrace was constructed on the site of the first Los Angeles Country Club - Windmill Links, known for its original windmill head clubhouse. The Windmill heads remain at one of the properties. This District provides a complete Historic Neighborhood that has been featured in motion picture and television productions.
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90% polyester and 10% spandex with an American flag stars and stripes print design! These are the perfect leggings to wear for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, President's Day, or a concert!
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Toni Meneguzzo "Holy Cows"
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Holy Cows
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Holy Cows, an anthropological research of the Hindu tradition to celebrate the harvest and the bovine sacredness – by Toni Meneguzzo When I first saw a decorated holy cow in Tamil Nadu, I fell in love with the use of colours on the coat of the cow, an expression of art painted on a walking canvas, the cow was carrying the painting while being the painting itself. I thus began the long quest for exploration of the Hindu tradition of dressing and adorning the sacred cows. A long course of study and travel, to obtain the largest possible repertoire of a disappearing art. I produced 92 images: few compared to my laborious and meticulous investigation as the tradition is passed down orally only, many compared the rarity of the subject. Adorned with fresh flowers and colourful decorations, the cows are also prepared by painting their coat and horns with organic pigments that have specific references, and this is the most striking design element. The pigments are thrown on the animal with an artistic flair that recalls the informal painting of Jackson Pollock. The sacredness of the temple, the Go Puja, is celebrated by painting the bindi in the middle of the forehead of the animal, just like all the faithful humans. Finally, I cropped the animals making them float on the milky white, to emphasize the artistic work done by the locals on the cows because the surrounding rural and bucolic scenery is so imbued with Indian folk icon to mitigate the stylistic and artistic contributions used to celebrate the perpetual ritual of life and the sanctity of the animal.


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Here are Black Cloud we are hoping to do something new and refreshing with music. We hope to shine a light on the amazing music produced in Teesside and promote it to the world. We firmly believe in the unique talent and spirit of this amazing area and hope that you will come to appreciate the musical output of this long neglected area of the UK.
Some say that every cloud has a silver lining. Here at Black Cloud Records we hope to establish just that and prove that great music can resonate from the murky depths of Teesside in the North East of England.
2018 should be a vibrant year for this fledgling label and we hope that you enjoy what we are trying to do here. We have some very exciting releases coming your way.
In February, David Mackin's 80's flavoured classic Murder In The Rain was released. This collection of songs loosely follows the concept of the Pulp Fiction/Film Noir stories of the 1920's and 30's.
In September the dazzling STVTIC will release her debut album 'If Only It Was Black and White'. This stunning electro acoustic temptress has a completely unique sound and we cannot wait to share such an original artist with the world alongside her amazing video visuals. The anonymous musician that is STVTIC a refreshing breath of fresh air to the music scene.
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Not only did we freeze our asses off during the Anne Sofie Madsen AW 2014, but we experienced by far the best show from Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Chains, heavy leathers and motorcycling helmets built up the Autumn/Winter 2014 collection. And for the very first time, the talented designer, included menswear in her collection. The emphasis lies in the form and surface, while the idea of deconstruction of nature is translated into the collection. Having Antarctica as inspiration is represented through the colour choices, noticing hints of white, blue and black. But also in the whole atmosphere of the collection, which is raw and metallic, through the usage of D-rings and chains. The mixture of silk with micro fibre, cotton and neoprene, out came the Scandinavian version of black punk rebels.
Anne Sofie Madsen, who has recently won the Dansk Design Talent, worked together with Kopenhagen Fur, and therefore we saw fur application in the sleeves and necklines. As well as being present in the helmets that are the work of Søren Bach. While the accessories, including D-rings and chains, are designed by Trine Tuxen.
"A journey that wasn't", the Autumn/Winter 2014 collection of Anne Sofie Madsen, was a one-of-a-kind experience that explored the raw world of Antarctica accompanied by fur applications, heavy leathers, chains and helmets.
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The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Keelung branch has decided on four possible candidates for a in the Keelung mayoral by-election in early May.
After a two-hour meeting of local staffers late on Thursday afternoon, the Keelung branch decided to send the names of four candidates -- former Keelung city councilor Su Jen-he (蘇仁和), current Keelung City Councilor Chen Chih-cheng (陳志成), Shy Shyh-ming (施世明) and You Shtang-yaw (游祥耀) -- over to the DPP's Central Executive Committee for further discussion on Tuesday.
"We hope, in next week's Central Executive Committee meeting, we will decide on a final candidate who can win the election on behalf of the party," DPP Deputy Secretary-General Lin Yi-cheng (林宜正) said after the meeting.
DPP Keelung branch Director Yu Hsiang-hui (游祥惠) said that out of the party's long list of talented potential candidates, the four that were selected have the best chance of winning the by-election.
"We definitely have to win this time," he said.
The by-election is scheduled to be held on May 12 after Keelung Mayor Hsu Tsai-li (
Hsu was serving his second mayoral term after he was re-elected in 2005. Hsu was a member of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT).
According to the Public Officials Election and Recall Law (
The upcoming mayoral bid created a division in the pan-blue camp on Wednesday as the KMT insisted on electing a candidate through the KMT-People First Party (PFP) alliance rather than yielding the candidate nomination to the PFP.
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Book of Mormon, Phenomenology and Drunk Brunch
The Book of Mormon is back in Orlando at the glimmering glass castle known as the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts. In it, two young Mormon travel to Africa and learn about local cultures, the world and most importantly, themselves. It's absurdly inappropriate so don't bring your babies or momma, but do bring yourself if you like to laugh like a horse. The Book of Mormon runs Saturday and Sunday at 6. Get tickets at the door or at Drphillipscenter.org
The two person art exhibit called The Phenomenology of Reinvention featuring works by Richard REEP and Kim Mathis will be open for viewing Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday 12:30 to 5:30 at the White Wall Gallery at 900 Douglas Avenue.
If you need some vegan food and alcohol to wake you up this Saturday, try "Drunk Brunch" at Will's Pub. Expect baked vegan goods like cupcakes from Valhalla Bakery, something meat-like but not actually meat-like from the city's first vegan food truck, Dixie Dharma, expensive coffee from Lineage Coffee and, my favorite, vegan donuts from "Doughn't be Cruel". Best brand name ever. Oh, and of course there's alcohol flowing like rain from Will's Pub. The fun runs 11 to 3 at Will's Pub.
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About last night • #HublotAllBlack party at the #GuggenheimMuseum! pic.twitter.com/kH7nriK4f5
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Luxury swiss watchmaker Hublot celebrated the grand opening of their new NYC Fifth Avenue global flagship store this past Monday. The unveiling was capped off with an All Black party to honor the 10 year anniversary of Hublot ALL BLACK Collection.
The star-studded event featured a cast of professional athletes, which included Usain Bolt, Victor Cruz, and Justin Rose. All attendees donned their finest "All Black Everything" costumes for the classy shindig.
Victor Cruz spruced up his formal look, swapping a traditional bowtie or tie for a classic collar pin.
The fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt paired his solid collar button-down with a pin stripe two-piece suit. The event also unveiled Brand Ambassador Usian's newest limited-edition Hublot watch created just in time for the upcoming Olympic Games this summer in Brazil where Usain will compete.
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As I'm sure you all know today is the day that they vote on Preservation funding.
Let's all hope that whether your representative votes Donkey, Elephant or Purple Cow (come on they all vote purple cow!) that they will support this funding and if they are feeling generous they could always add a few million.
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How to Become a Sales Representative. Did you always win the candy sales contests when you were in school? Do you have a knack for persuading and convincing people? Could you sell sand to someone living in a desert? A career selling could be right around the corner.
Determine whether you have the natural gift of selling. Some have it, some don't, and it's not easy to learn if you don't already have a natural ability.
Concentrate on developing and refining your natural skills in high school by taking classes such as drama, speech and business. Extracurricular activities such as team sports, drama club, debate club and any entrepreneurial clubs available will also enhance your skills.
Choose a part-time job that will allow you to practice your selling ability and people skills. Regardless of the product, the experience will help later when you're looking for a full-time job.
Research programs at colleges and universities. Most schools do not offer degrees in sales per se, but with a little bit of ingenuity, a born salesperson can make almost any bachelor's degree work to his or her advantage.
Major in a related area such as communications, marketing, business administration or even public relations. These subjects teach students how to talk to clients and how to persuade, the foundation of any solid sales career.
Peruse sales magazines to review issues facing today's sales representatives. Sales representative jobs vary so widely - from self-employed and outside sales to an inside sales representative on the phone 40 hours a week - that you need an idea of what's out there before you can make an informed decision.
Decide if you can handle the competition. Thousands of sales jobs are advertised in newspapers, in journals and on the Internet each day; you must find the one thing that can make you stand out from the rest of the pack.
Take an entry-level sales representative position at a company that will let you train on the job. Many companies have their own techniques for selling and actually prefer someone green who they can mold and shape.
Look into privately offered sales seminars that teach basic sales skills (how to overcome rejections, how to close a sale, successful selling techniques), buy a couple of audio programs on sales skills, and read, read, read.
Apply for your first full-time job. Remember, your first successful sales job is selling yourself to your first employer.
Get a well-rounded education. The more areas you can knowledgeably cover, the more marketable you will be to employers. Maintain a positive demeanor even in the face of defeat. Employers and clients alike will respect your ability to look on the bright side.
Don't assume, just because you can get hired as a sales representative with little or no experience, that the job will be easy. Competition for purchasers' dollars is more fierce today than ever before, and you must be better than the rest to get the sale. If you are a homebody, sales may not be your ideal career. Being a sales representative often requires moderate to extensive travel.


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3 Features to Look for in a Service Retention Program
Article Highlights:
- 36% of people under 30 look forward to receiving physical mail.
- Service reminders are a powerful form of direct mail.
As new vehicle sales level off, the pressure to increase service business will intensify. Bringing back current customers for regular maintenance and additional services is vital to the success of your dealership.
Reach More Customers
You have a variety of options when it comes to reaching your customers. Television, radio, newspapers, online advertising, email, and direct mail all have their place in dealership marketing, but which method is the most effective? In a world where digital advertising is a popular topic, direct mail still remains a powerful connection tool. Direct mail response rates for in-house lists remain high at 5.1%, exceeding the 2% response rate for all digital channels combined.
Direct mail is also an effective tool for reaching multiple generations. In fact, 36% of people under 30 look forward to receiving physical mail. 95% of 18-29 year olds have a positive response to receiving personal cards and letters.
Reinforce Existing Relationships
Service reminders are a powerful form of direct mail. Unlike many forms of advertising that cast a wide net, service reminders target your current customers. These customers have already made the decision at least once to purchase a vehicle or get service from your dealership. They have an existing relationship with your business that is important to reinforce. You can accomplish that with a service retention program that promotes your brand.
Look For These Three Features
When choosing a provider for your service reminder communications, look for these three features:
- Communications that promote your dealership's brand and not just the OEM. You want your customers to come back to your dealership, not just any dealership that sells a particular make and model.
- A program that reaches all customers regardless of make and model, how old their vehicle is, or whether they bought their vehicle from your dealership. Leaving these customers out leaves money on the table.
- Transparent reporting that shows your return on investment and provides feedback for improving your operations.
A service retention program should work to bring customers back to your dealership, supporting your business and goals.
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MODERN… SPACIOUS… UNIQUE … BRIGHT This front unit was designed and custom built by architect J.R. Walz. The home features three bedrooms, an office, 3.5 bathrooms, and a 948 square foot basement. The living room with a 19-foot ceiling flows seamlessly into the kitchen which features fully integrated cabinetry, a 10-foot long island, quartz countertops, Thermador appliances, and Sub Zero refrigeration. La Cantina glass multi-slide pocket doors open to the side patio and front of the home for a complete indoor/outdoor living and entertaining experience. The basement is not typical in any way. A glass floor in the dining room allows for natural light to stream into the basement living room. The master suite is located on the second floor and includes two separate closets, plenty of natural light, dual vanity, quartz countertop, large format hand-made ceramic tile, back-lit recessed mirror, a glass shower enclosure, and a freestanding tub. European oak floors and artisan crafted light fixtures are spread throughout. Laundry space/mudroom and the powder room are located on the main floor. The fully air-conditioned home is wired for audio, security cameras, and data. Even the exterior of the home is unique. It is charred cedar wood siding which is known as Shuo Sugi Ban. The volume, quality of light, and unique details in this home set it apart from all other front units.
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