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Fairy TailChapter 545
Celestial wizard Lucy wants to join the Fairy Tail, a guild for the most powerful wizards. But instead, her ambitions land her in the clutches of a gang of unsavory pirates led by a devious magician. Her only hope is Natsu, a strange boy she happens to meet on her travels. Natsu's not your typical hero - but he just might be Lucy's best hope.Note: Won the 33rd Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shounen Manga in 2009 (shared with Q.E.D. - Shoumei Shuuryou). Won the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation's Industry Award for Best Comedy Manga in 2009.... Read more
FuukaChapter 195
Yuu Haruna just moved into town and loves to be on twitter. Out on his way to buy dinner he bumps into a mysterious girl, Fuuka Akitsuki, who breaks his phone thinking he was trying to take a picture of her panties. How will his new life change now? Read more
FinderChapter 60.1
While out on assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld, photographer Takaba crosses paths with the dark and mysterious leader Asami. Asami takes Takaba captive in an attempt to subjugate and possess him. But when the son of the Chinese mafia enters demanding evidence that Takaba may have, will Takaba be able to survive being caught in the crosshairs of a deadly underworld feud?And here, Takaba's adventure, begins!-------------------------------------------Includes also following stories:Volume 1Love Lesson (Love Lesson part 1)Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to... Read more
FreezingChapter 225
Beings from a different dimension have started a war with mankind. To counter this threat, an academy called "Genetics" that trains female warriors called "Pandora," who can wield special weaponry and armor, was formed. Kazuya Aoi decided to enroll in this school because of a promise with his sister, an outstanding alumna who died in battle. There he meets second year Satellizer el Bridget, nicknamed "The Untouchable Queen" due to her solitary demeanor but also top of her class whose battle simulation streak is undefeated, until he came and slowly changed her.Published also in alternative Full Color Version (Korean) Read more
Futari EcchiChapter 655
An excellent and very educational series. About a newlywed couple who are virgins and their comedic ups and downs in learning how to have sex. Not really a hentai, though there are scenes which can be called hentai. Tastfully rendered taboo themes. A funny "how to" guide for sex illiterate and experts. Read more
Feng Shen JiChapter 182
From Easy Going Scans: The Great Shang dynasty has been in power for many years, but the Gods have found fault with the new emperor. Instead of submitting to their will at the expense of his people, the emperor resolves to throw off the Gods' yoke and free humanity. However, this means not only will he face the Gods, but also a rival, the young Zhouwho submits to the Gods' will for nothing but his own purposes! The fate of the dynasty, nay, the fate of all humanity will be determined by this great battle between the forces of Heaven... Read more
Fushidara na Hanatsumi OtokoChapter 33
Kotaro goes to work as a housekeeper for Ayumi, a relative of his mother, and a man Kotaro has admired since childhood. He became somewhat disillusioned by the slovenly state Ayumi lives in, as well as his lifestyle choices... Read more
Fist of the North StarChapter 245 v2
199X, nuclear war has ravaged the planet. From the ashes, gangs have risen to take all the power from world governments. Justice has ceased to exist in this now lawless world. From the sands of a desert, a man appears. His name is Kenshiro, and he is the sucessor to the most powerful martial art in the world, Hokuto Shinken. This art attacks the foes insides, and makes them explode internally and die in often brutal ways. Kenshiro's goal is to kill the man who kidnapped his fiance, Yuria. A man that he once called a friend, but who betrayed... Read more
FantasistaChapter 185
Teppei Sakamoto is a boy living in the countryside. He loves soccer, and all his soccer skills were taught to him by his sister. Finally, his sister wants him to join in Mizumoto High School soccer team. Teppei's turn in life has come!! How will this soccer newbie fare in the new environment? Read more
Fire PunchChapter 83
The world was turned by the "Ice Witch" into that of snow, starvation and madness. Freezing people naturally seeked flame. The "blessing" that was bestowed upon Agni, is it a hope or maybe a curse? Read more
Fenglin Tianxia - Wangfei ShisansuiChapter 72
From Shiroyukineko Translations: The strongest female assassin from a special assassination force met her death one day on a mission. To her surprise, she woke up in the body of a 13 year old girl, Mu Rong Liu Yue. Through Liu Yue's past memories, she found out that she was bullied due to the huge birthmark on her face, even though she came from a renowned family. Read more
Fruits BasketChapter 200.5
Tohru Honda, an orphaned high-school girl, is taken in by the wealthy Shigure Sohma when he realizes she has nowhere else to go. However, the Sohma family shares a secret, and it isn't long before Tohru discovers that there's a reason why her classmates, Yuki and Kyo Sohma, never let girls get near them, and never talk about their lives before they lived with Shigure. And before she knows it, Tohru has become so tangled up in the lives of each member of the Sohma family that she couldn't leave even if she wanted to. As she learns more and... Read more
Faster Than a KissChapter 57
From Serenus Dreamers: After losing their parents, Fumino and her brother hop from one relative to another. Getting tired of constantly moving, she finally decides to quit school and work to support her brother on her own. As they sat on a park bench, her teacher appears in front of her and agrees to her demand of marrying and supporting both her and her brother!! Is he serious or just playing around...!? Read more
Feng Qi Cang LanChapter 273
When playing a virtual reality game called Cang Lan, Xiao Wan gets pushed off a cliff. She ends up in another game world. What will happen to Xiao Wan? Read more
Forty Milleniums of CultivationChapter 165
"Even if this universe is nothing but a brutal, bloody and dark forest, we Cultivators will burn our lives and burst into a fiant spark! "However weak every spark is, however short-lived, however small… So long as the sparks keep flowing, then one day one of those sparks will light some tinder, and that tinder may light some fallen branches, and those branches shall set ablaze each and every last tree of the forest! "Finally, even the faintest sparks will eventually set the shadowy forest ablaze and illuminate the whole world!" Read more
FlowChapter 104
In this world, every child is born under a god. Some gods are weaker than others. Some gods are stronger than others. Children born under weaker gods become defunct in society, and cannot attend high school. Instead, they must get jobs after middle school. High school in this world is a place that trains students to use their stronger gods. They have one thing in common: They can grant wishes if the correct price is paid. Leerang turns back time a day, and pays dearly for it. To reverse his wish, he must attend high school and try to use... Read more
Fate/ApocryphaChapter 25
The setting of Fate/Apocrypha is a parallel world to Fate/stay night where the Greater Grail was removed from Fuyuki after the Third Holy Grail War and disappeared for many years. Around the 2000s, around the same time as the Fifth Holy Grail War would have happened, the group that plundered the Grail, Yggdmillennia, openly declares their secession from the Mage's Association and that they are in possession of the Grail. The Association dispatches fifty magi to retrieve it, but all but one are instantly slaughtered by Lancer of Black. The one remaining manages to activate the reserve system of the... Read more
For My Daughter, I Might Even Be Able to Defeat the Demon KingChapter 29
He met a girl. A young girl branded with the mark of a criminal. That was the beginning of everything. "Crap, my girl's so cute" This is the story of the two who became an overly protective guardian and an adopted child, changing relationships, and furthermore until how that relationship evolves. Read more
Full Marks Hidden MarriageChapter 40
After five years, Ning Xi has returned and is out to take revenge on the sister who turned her parents against her, and the childhood sweetheart who betrayed her for her sister. She aims to fulfil her childhood dream and become a famous actress. However, her sister is still out to get her and she has to avoid all her underhanded schemes. Read more
Futsuu ni NaritaiChapter 78
Fukatsu Michitaka, a boy who just became a high school student, can't differentiate people at all because of his prosopagnosia (Face blindness). However one day he runs into a girl whose face looks completely different than the rest. So in order to cure his illness and accomplish his dream of becoming "normal," he starts to get close to her. Read more
Franken FranChapter 65.6
There is a Gothic-style mansion in a distant, rarely-visited part of Japan. There, the world's greatest surgeon, Naomitsu Madaraki, once lived but he hasn't come home in ages.Instead, the professor's "daughter", Fran Madaraki, lives there with a large amount of her own ghoulish creations and her "younger sister" Veronica. She's a very unusual girl, what with the stitch patterns on her face and the giant bolts on either side of her head. Just as skilled at surgery as her father, and if you're willing to pay her price, she can do everything up to and including raising the dead. Fran... Read more
Fukigen na MononokeanChapter 74
Ashiya has spent the first seven days of high school stuck in the infirmary because of a "mononoke" attaching itself to him. He ends up asking the owner of a small tearoom - Mononokean - for help. A series of mysterious stories involving the very morose owner of Mononokean, who guides mononoke to pass on to the next world. Read more
FullMetal AlchemistChapter 108.7
The brothers perform the banned alchemic technique of human transmutation in a effort to resurrect her when Trisha dies of the plague. As a result, the transmutation backfires and in law with equal exchange, the left leg and Alphonse's whole body of Edward are ruined. Edward loses his right arm to save Alphonse's soul, binding it having a blood seal into a suit of armour. Roy Mustang invites Edward to become a method to restore Alphonse's body to be researched by a State Alchemist. Edward triumphs, becoming the name according to his prosthetic post limbs, the Fullmetal Alchemist. Three years on,... Read more
Family CompoChapter 102 v2
Just before entering the university, Yanagiba Masahiko's father died in a car accident. His mother died when he was four, which makes him now really an orphan. But even before the death of his father, he didn't have a family life, as his father was always busy or abroad.When his mother's younger brother and his wife decide to invite him to live with their family, his life takes a turn. But it is not going to be the normal family life he is imagining for himself. What is the "terrible" secret that led his parents to break the bonds with... Read more
From Maid to MotherChapter 85
A high school girl reincarnates in another world as Lily. While she occasionally reminisces about her past life, she is now known as "the Maid of the Royal Family," after helping to rear the lady who eventually married the crown prince. One day, the court magician Leonard suddenly requests that she acts as a mother for his adopted daughter Jill.Oringinal WebComic / Original Web Novel Read more
Fuan no Tane PlusChapter 111
More collections of chilling short stories dealing with urban legends, ghosts and superstitions. Unlike the prequel, Fuan no Tane+ provides more continuity between chapters, and a few even have conclusions of a sort. Read more
Flame of ReccaChapter 330
Becoming a ninja is just a childhood dream for sixteen-year-old Recca, until a fateful encounter reveals he has inherited ninja powers, including the ability to wield fire! As Recca learns to master the ancient ways of his ancestors, he is drawn to protect a mysterious girl named Yanagi... Read more
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 3rei!!Chapter 55.3
The direct sequel to Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya 2wei, picking up from where the story left off as Miyu gets transported into the parallel world and Ilya follows her in order to try and save her. Read more
Father and SonChapter 105
The unpredictable and wild son: Shou. The former gangster and current hands-on father who looks after him: You-san. Follow this lively father-and-son pair, as their days are sure to be eventful! Read more
Full Ahead! CocoChapter 258
Coco Felkena is an orphan who's ambition is to become a pirate. So, when he happens to get invited to join the crew of his role model, Crazy Barts, he can't help but be surprised! As he embarks on a world-spanning adventure alongside Barts and the rest of the misfit crew of the Sweet Madonna, he learns of an old pirate legend about a forgotten civilization and its treasures, as well as his mysterious connection to it all. In this tale of adventure, family, and destiny, Coco faces the greatest question of his life: What kind of man will he... Read more
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While on the way back from Qualicum Beach yesterday I was called by CTV. They wanted to do an in home interview. We managed to catch the correct ferry and get home in time to make the news. This was September 1, 2014.
To find the video segement, look for "CTV News at Six for Sep. 1: Teachers" in their section on the right. The segment I'm in starts at 5:26 minutes into the video.
I'm also quoted here. www.timescolonist.com/news/b-c/educational-banana-republic-b-c-s-teachers-feud-dates-back-decades-1.1336899
This was written by the Canadian Press and went national, apparently.
Sigh. I'd rather have my kids in school and doing real work.


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By Nathaniel Cline, Mar 19, 2019
Leesburg Councilwoman Suzanne Fox has announced she is running for the state Senate in the 33rd District.
Fox, who is expected to seek the Republican nomination, hopes to take on incumbent state Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-33rd), who was elected in January to succeed Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-10th) in Virginia's Senate.
Fox said her priorities include improving educational choice to ensure that all students have a quality education in a safe environment, expanding the local economy and providing infrastructure to support that growth.
"I felt like it was important that northern Virginians have a real choice in the 33rd District," Fox said. "It seems to me that while many in Richmond have been exclusively focused on hyper-partisan, divisive issues that attempt to paint voters into a corner, there has been less attention paid to the important issues that affect virtually all of us on a daily basis."
She added, "I believe that northern Virginians are pragmatic and want commonsense solutions, and many feel that no one is advocating for the issues they care about. When I saw that no one else was stepping up in my district to offer that choice, I felt like it was important for me to do so."
Fox has served on the Leesburg Town Council for two terms since 2014 and as the vice mayor for two years.
She has served as the council's representative on the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority's Planning Coordination Advisory Committee and on Loudoun County's Court House Grounds and Facilities Committee.
"If voters in the 33rd District want an extremist focused solely on divisive issues, I am not their candidate," Fox said. "If they are looking for genuine, pragmatic representation in Richmond, someone to roll up their sleeves and work on the issues that really impact the lives of Northern Virginians every day, then I am their candidate."
Fox is the owner of Legacy Weddings, a wedding planning and coordinating business, and is a civil celebrant in Virginia. She holds a degree in social work from Brigham Young University.
In January, Boysko defeated former state delegate and businessman Joe May by nearly 40 percent of the vote. No Republican has held the state Senate's 33rd District seat since William C. Mims in 2006.


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13 'Bring It On' Things You Probably Didn't Know For The Film's 15th Anniversary
If you were to say the phrase, "Bring it on" 15 years ago someone would have thought you were ready to start a fight. Nowadays, the phrase evokes pom poms, pleated skirts, and backflips. Bring It On , the 2000 cheerleader romp has since come to define the teen comedy genre. Like most films of its ilk, Bring It On had one star and a handful of unknowns (Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union). If Clueless has taught the film industry anything, it's that a big name doesn't make the film, it's the spirit — and boy oh boy, did Bring It On have lots of spirit, and this month it's celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Like American Pie had the infamous band camp anecdote, She's All That had the walk down the stairs, and Varsity Blues had the whipped cream bikini, Bring It On had spirit fingers. If you twinkle your phalanges in front of any millennial, they'll respond with a forthright, "Those aren't spirit fingers, these are spirit fingers!" Even if it's been 15 years since many of us have seen Bring It On, the "Brr! It's cold in here!" cheer is probably singed into our memories and can be chanted without a moment's hesitation. Bring It On was just that big of a moment in pop culture history.
But enough about what we all already know and love about the Toros and the Clovers, let's take a look at what you probably didn't know about Bring It On:
1. Bring It On Was The Big Screen Directorial Debut Of Peyton Reed
This is the same guy that directed the big summer blockbuster Ant-Man. Reed thinks the two films actually have plenty in common. In an interview with Refinery29 Reed shared, "Strangely, I think there are a lot of similarities between something like Bring It On and Ant-Man... They are both very kinetic movies where the camera is constantly moving. And just the physicality and choreography involved, whether it's a cheerleading routine or fight choreography. I think that really weirdly helped prepare me for Ant-Man."
2. Reed Also Totally Belonged On The Staff Of Camp Firewood
According to the director, his role in making the movie was in line with being a "summer camp counselor."
3. Kirsten Dunst Was Torrance Shipman
In a recent interview with Gotham Magazine, Dunst was asked which role she most identified with and it was hands down Bring It On's Torrance. According to the actress, "When I was 16 and did Bring It On. I was that girl. It was like me being in high school as myself. It wasn't a stretch at all. I was a cheerleader, my best friend was a cheerleader. I wasn't in competitions, but I watched them on TV."
4. Kirsten Dunst Became A Cheerleader In School To Be Popular
In a 2000 interview with The Guardian, Dunst talked about her real life cheerleading days: "I actually did it in eighth grade for a little bit, to fit in more. I just wanted to be more popular. Being an actress doesn't make you popular in school."
5. The Executive Producers Didn't Know Cheerleading Was A Sport... At First
During the early pitch process screenwriter Jessica Bendinger showed the executive producers highschool cheerleading competition tapes. Producer Caitlin Scanlon commented: "Who knew? Who knew it was a sport and this athletic? We went crazy. We thought that this had the potential for this great, classic sports movie structure, but it had something completely new and different that we hadn't seen before."
6. The Working Title Was Cheer Fever
It's hard to imagine Bring It On by any other name... and in my opinion it's a much, much better one than the original Cheer Fever .
7. There Was A Side Of The Film We Never Saw
There's a shot in the original trailer that shows a steamy kiss which never actually appears in the movie. Unfortunately the backstory of the Clovers didn't make it into much of the final cut.
8. Gabrielle Union Kept Her Cheerleading Uniform
According to MTV, Union recently found her Clovers uniform tucked away in her closet. I smell a Halloween costume!
9. The Cast Was Required To Undergo A Cheerleading Bootcamp
Before filming, the whole cast attended an exhausting cheerleading bootcamp in San Diego to prepare for the film. Thankfully Sparky Polastri was not their instructor.
10. The Finger Sniffing Scene Almost Earned The Movie An R Rating
In MTV's oral history Producer Tom Bliss commented, "That was the most controversial shot of the movie It had to be trimmed, actually, to make sure we got the right rating." The editors actually had to figure out frame by frame how high the finger could go towards his nose before an R would get slapped on the film.
11. Bring It On Was Self-Aware Satire
Bendinger discussed her struggle to keep satire in the film with The Huffington Post: "There was talk of cutting the opening number, and I just threw myself on the sword... I was like, 'If you cut this cheer, then it's just a dumb movie! Who cares?' You need to let everybody know your tongue is in your cheek. There needs to be self-awareness."
12. Union Also Worked With Filmmakers To Drive Home The Issues About Race
Bring It On wasn't just about popular girls fighting over a trophy. There was a core struggle over race, class, and appropriation. Union worked closely with the director and screenwriter to really flesh out those ideas. Reed shared with The Huffington Post, "I wanted to make sure the movie's attitude was forward-thinking, that there was a certain honesty there... It was important to really get that character right. I really do credit Gabrielle Union with that. We worked very closely together [to make] that character grounded and realistic. It was always organic to what Bring It On was about."
13. The Filmmakers Wanted To End The Cheerleader Stigma
Reed also spoke to The Huffington Post about his point of view as the director and commented, "The goal was to re-contextualize cheerleaders so they weren't the people you hated... It was amazing to me that Jessica was able to make these cheerleader characters underdogs." Mission accomplished.
It's been 15 years since Bring It On premiered, and the world is a cheerier, more spirited place for it. Glee, Pitch Perfect, and OMI can all thank this film for bringing cheerocracy to the masses.
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I recently returned from a trip via Europe and flew United Airlines on both legs to and from there. I can honestly say that it was one of my worst experiences flying an American carrier. Over the last year I have flown on a number of American and non-American airlines and it is unfortunate to say that I have found American based airlines to be the worst relative to their international peers. What's more is that they seeming to be getting worse – both in terms of service and price.
I booked my trip quite late so the cheapest and most convenient option for where I wanted to go was with United. I had flown United to Australia (a 24 hr flight!) a few months ago and had vowed never to fly them again – even though I had premier frequent flyer status. However with no alternative choices in the price range I was looking for, I went with United convincing myself that the transatlantic sector has more competition and so United should be a "better" in this sector. How wrong I was. Here are some examples of my poor experience just on the latest flight I took:
1. The staff, both before you board and on the plane, seem disinterested when it comes to customer service. I know the last few years have seen a lot of layoffs and even wage cuts, but it clearly looks like the staff are unhappy in their jobs and this was clearly reflected in their service and attitude. I even heard this first hand from some crew members who openly discussed the poor work conditions they have.
2. On board their audio-visual equipment is terrible and far behind their competitors. They have small TV screens and provide headphones used in the 80's. In fact I had to use my iPod headphone to get decent sound quality. I recommend you bring your own entertainment if you fly the friendly skies with them.
3. Food is mediocre and in both flights they ran out of food options, so if you were at the back of the plane you had no food choices. On my return sector, they even ran out of plastic cups, so everyone had to reuse theirs. Great for the environment but it is annoying to have coke, orange juice and water in the same glass over a 9 hour flight.
4. The bathrooms were in terrible condition and even though passengers complained, nothing was done.
5. The seats are tiny and legroom is designed for a person around five and a half feet tall. I know they have old planes, but they pack 'em in like sardines in a can.
I know that the American aviation industry is going through some very tough times, primarily due to high oil, but they really are falling way behind the global competition. United and other American airlines can still compete on price with other global airlines, but with recent baggage fees and other fare increases they are losing on that front as well. It is sad to say, but the American aviation industry is going the way our automobile industry is, in that consumers will choose the non-American option when ever possible to get a lower price and better flying experience. The next time I fly, I rather pay a few extra dollars, and avoid United whenever I can.
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A podcast, audio-tour and blog series about finance and the imagination, organized and curated by Max Haiven and Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou in collaboration with the UCL Urban Lab
Tag: imagination
Art After Money, Money After Art: Creative Strategies Against Financialization
Available now from Pluto Press (dist. UChicago in US, BTL in Canada)
Navigating finance and the imagination in the City of London – a walking assembly (April 14)
A collaborative walking tour on finance and the imagination of the City of London, in the spirit of Cornelius Castoriadis.
Crises of Imagination, Crises of Power
My book "Crises of Imagination, Crises of Power: Capitalism, Creativity and the Commons", published in March 2014 by Zed Books and Fernwood Publishing
"Finance as Capital's Imagination" published in Social Text
My article "Finance as Capital's Imagination?: Reimagining Value and Culture in an Age of Fictitious Capital and Crisis" has been published in the journal Social Text (29.3/108, pp. 93-124. You can find it here. The abstract: This essay seeks to contribute to the theoretical groundwork for a cultural studies of finance by recasting a Marxist…
New polemic essay: Undead Ideologies: Necro-Neoliberalism, Necro-Keynesianism and the Radical Imagination
My new polemic essay, titled "Undead Ideologies: Necro-Neoliberalism, Necro-Keynesianism and the Radical Imagination" is now posted at Znet (http://www.zcommunications.org/undead-ideologies-necro-neoliberalism-necro-keynesianism-and-the-radical-imagination-by-max-haiven). Here is the introductory paragraph: The 2008 financial crisis has left us bereft of any meaningful mainstream political imagination. Indeed, the political spectrum today appears like a preposterous zombie film, with undead ideologies shambling across the…


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Home surveillance camera Nest Cam IQ was 12-fold digital zoom and face detection technology
The company Nest, owned by Google, have presented their new home surveillance camera. The device is called the Nest Cam and the IQ is estimated at $ 300 (for $ 500 you can buy two cameras).
Let's start with the characteristics. Vosmimegapikselnaya camera is equipped with a sensor optical format 1/2,5 inches. It's capable of capturing video in 4K, but, as we have noted recently, the user will see only the image of Full HD with 30 fps. the «Extra» pixels are used to implement functions Supersight digital zoom without loss of quality. When the camera sees movement, it automatically brings the image while keeping the quality at the original level.
Viewing angle up to 130 degrees. Of course, the camera can see in the dark. It also has a microphone and a speaker. The data from the camera is encrypted according to AES using 128-bit key.
There is also the camera's ability not only to recognize people in the field of view, and to distinguish them from each other thanks to facial recognition technology. In particular, the camera can be configured to trigger an alarm only in the case when she learns the man in her field of vision. However, this feature is paid. To get available to her you need to subscribe to Nest Aware service that extends the capabilities of the camera.
Delivery novelties will start in late June.


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Let's travel back in time to November 2018. Outlander's Sam Heughan has a big announcement: he's offering one lucky fan the chance to be his date for My Peak Challenge's annual gala. Heughligans around the world rejoiced!
Fast forward to today.
Inspired by that special invite, you (yes, YOU) have raised a mind-blowing $2,892,080 to support My Peak Challenge's chosen charities, Bloodwise and Marie Curie. That's right, almost three million dollars! Let that sink in.
Now let's look to the future and to the life-changing/life-saving impact you've created for these two amazing nonprofits…
Bloodwise is the UK's leading blood cancer research charity. They fund world-class research, ensure those affected by blood cancer have access to the right support and campaign for better treatments.
Your donations will allow MPC to continue to fund one of Bloodwise's critical research projects focused on improving care for children with leukemia. The goal? Developing less toxic therapies and working toward a cure!
To put your generosity in perspective, your donations could pay for a whopping:
500 PET scans
250 focus groups with blood cancer patients
200 vortex mixers
1,000 pipettes
200 gel chamber systems
200 blotters
200 gyratory rockers
50 fridges
A 15 year supply of MACS cell separation kits
A 15 year supply of materials for cell cultures
A Patient Information Team for 5 years
Lab consumables for 10 years
A PhD student's blood cancer research for 1 year
Marie Curie provides support to people with terminal illnesses and their families. Through expert care, emotional support, research and guidance, they help families make the most of their time together.
Your generous donations will go toward helping families when they needed it most. The funding could amount for:
30,500 hours of care and support to people living with a terminal illness in the comfort of their own home
32 specialist nurses to provide vital end-of-life care to people living with terminal illness
Running all nine of Marie Curie's hospices for 10 days, which give inpatient and outpatient care to hundreds of people living with terminal illness and their families
So even though you didn't win the date with Sam, you did send some incredible good into the world. We're so, so grateful. And we know Sam is too. Thank you!
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Press/Video: Outlander's Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe and Sophie Skelton Take You Inside the Fraser Family Reunion
The wedding night. The abbey. Faith. Culloden. The print shop. There are some Outlander moments that are so important, you've got to watch them again and again. After Sunday's episode, Jamie and Brianna's first meeting joins that list — and we've got your exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the big moment right here.
In the video, cast members Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe and Sophie Skelton break down the Episode 9 scene in which Jamie first meets his daughter, whom Claire gave birth to and raised in the 20th century while he stayed behind in the 18th. They remark on the less-than-ideal circumstances of the big moment ("Jamie Fraser is relieving himself as his daughter arrives," Heughan notes, chuckling) and the amazing coincidence that both Mr. and Mrs. Fraser happen to be in Wilmington when their daughter arrives ("Jamie and Claire could be anywhere," Skelton says).
As we watch Brianna meet her father for the first time, Heughan takes us inside what his character is thinking. "When he first sees her, he doesn't quite recognize her," he says. "It's hard to say what he feels. He feels everything."
Don't worry — we also get a good look at Claire's reunion with Bree, including the sassenach's open-mouthed shock at being in her child's presence once more. "The person Claire loves more than anything in this world is Brianna," Balfe says, adding,"She thought she may never see her daughter again."
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Press/Photos: 'Outlander' – See the first Fraser family portrait
There is nothing better than getting together with family for the holidays!
In honor of Sunday's much-anticipated meeting between Brianna and Jamie, EW snagged the exclusive first photo of the Fraser family and the first official portrait of Brianna as an 18th century lady. The results are positively rosy!
We also checked in with executive producer Maril Davis about shooting the pivotal scene for "The Birds and the Bees." Here's what she had to say about Brianna (Sophie Skelton) meeting Jamie (Sam Heughan) for the first time.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Did you like you needed to chat with Diana Gabaldon about the reunion?
MARIL DAVIS Everyone calls it a reunion. In fact, I've done it myself sometimes. They've never met before! We didn't specifically talk to Diana. The scene is fairly similar to the book. It was important for us to get it right. We've been looking forward to that scene, seeing Jamie finally meeting his daughter. We had a lot of discussions with Sam and Sophie about it. I just love that it. There's so much emotion there and for Jamie to see the daughter he's heard so much about but never had the chance to meet … I think he's shocked and overwhelmed and excited and heartbroken. There are so many emotions that show on Sam's face. He does such an amazing job, as does Sophie.
What were the discussions about music for the scene?
We had a lot of discussions with Bear [McCreary, the music creator] and initially, there was a little more music in the scene. He lays it out and then we weigh in and figure where the music should be set and pull it back if we need less. He struck a perfect tone.
So do Brianna and Jamie settle into a loving relationship?
It would be interesting to hear what Sam and Sophie felt about it but for us, we feel like Jamie has loved Brianna since he found out she existed. I mean, certainly once he sent Claire back with the stones, I don't think he had hopes that he would survive, and Claire and their child would survive. But I think ever since Claire came back, he realized, 'Oh, my God, I do have a child and she's alive and her name is Brianna,' so he has loved. I think it just deepens his love when he sees her in person. He's had her in his mind already but I think he falls in love with her all over again. But while there is love there, it's going to take a little while to get to a place where they're both comfortable. Remember, they know about each other but they've never seen each other before. She loves Jamie but she's still torn and feels loyalty toward Frank. It will be a really interesting journey for both of them.
A quick programming note: there will be no Outlander Live! on New Years Eve. We'll be back Jan. 7 on EW Radio, Sirius XM 105.
Outlander airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Starz.
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Press/Photos/Video: Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
Sam was on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night. I've added photos and video from his appearance. Enjoy!
Press/Photos/Video: GMA Day Interview + Photo Sessions
I've added photos of Sam arriving at his GMA Day Interview as well as more photo session additions of him and Sophie, and Richard from Build Series thanks to my friend Kayla. You can watch Sam's interview below. Enjoy!
Press/Video: Sam and Caitriona Outlander Interview
Sam and Caitriona are interviewed about Outlander season 4 with JoBlo.
Press/Photos: Photo Sessions + Magazine Scans
I've added some new photo sessions as well as an addition to the NYCC photo session to the gallery. I've also added magazine scans of Sam promoting Outlander. Phew!
Press/Photos/Video: Sam on 'Good Morning America'
Sam was on Good Morning America yesterday. I've added photos of him from the show and you can watch his interview below. Enjoy!
Press/Video: Sam on 'Live With Kelly and Ryan'
Sam was on Live With Kelly and Ryan yesterday. You can watch his interview below. Enjoy!
Press/Video: Sam on 'AM to DM'
Sam was on DM to AM yesterday. You can watch his interview below. Enjoy!


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Art Show "No Fear. Know Freedom"
"NO Fear. KNOW Freedom." A special Art Exhibit highlighting the Artwork of Mother and Daughter is now on display at the Mansfield High School Library, it will run April 11th - May 11th. Elaine Johnson, MISD Buyer, and Alison Johnson, a freshman at Legacy High School are the talent behind this exhibit. "NO Fear. KNOW Freedom." is the theme that reflects the contrast between two artists, so similar in heart and mind and in style, yet so different in approach. Without formal training, but with a strong inclination to paint, Elaine has taken a few classes. She has such a passion for the art she creates and feels a great Spiritual Connection while painting, that this is conveyed on canvas. Alison is the middle child, easy going and a peacemaker. She is also a musician, a writer and photographer, whose art is phenomenal and beyond her young age. The show was organized by Suzanne Moncuse, Librarian at Mansfield High School.Read More


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- MackAck said...
President Satu
- November 6, 2008 at 2:53 AM
- Rebecca said...
Dani for President in 2012!
- November 6, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Oh, please! I could never be politically correct enough. I would be fired immediately!
- November 6, 2008 at 9:34 PM
- rychelle said...
What about welsh-american, they are just as important as those finnish!!!
- November 7, 2008 at 8:15 AM
- Dave said...
But did he just name it Obama gas or Obama-nation? Speaking of naming things - how did the San Francisco vote end up? The one where they were renaming a huge public facility in honor of our long-serving, sacrificing, out-going President? That's right they had a vote of the people to decide if they should name it George W Bush Sewer.
- November 13, 2008 at 7:33 AM
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Interior and exterior views of the Hungry Valentine Diner in Memphis, Texas. The building was originally located in Estelline, Texas, where it had been part of a motor court. It was purchased and moved to Memphis, Texas, where it was restored by Ron and David Walker. Valentine Diners were manufactured in Wichita, Kansas. They were constructed as eight-to-ten-seat diners that one or two people could operate. In an industry where nearly all major diner manufacturers were on the East Coast, the Kansas company managed to ship its pre-fabricated structures across the country. Valentines could be found along major highways to attract travelers, in industrial areas to attract workers, and in small towns where they might be one of the only restaurants available.
Date: Between 2000 and 2008
Item Number: 218852
Call Number: 2010-099.01
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 218852
Built Environment - Function - Commerce/Trade - Restaurant
Business and Industry - Services - Food and drink - Restaurants - Diner - Valentine diners
Collections - Photograph
Date - 2000s
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Other States - Texas
Thematic Time Period - Eisenhower Years, 1946 - 1961
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Scrap Thrift's dedicated book crew. Front Row: Staff members, Dave Smith, Assistant Manager,
Cade Carlson and Connor Seaton. Back Row: Volunteers, Nan Dietrich and Lew Shiner. Not Pictured Rob Westfall.
Earlier this year, Scrap Thrift added a used book store and the space at the rear of the store has been bumping ever since. In the planning stages for over 2 years, The Scrap Exchange purchased the inventory and shelving from Nice Price Books on Broad Street in Durham prior to the store's closing in 2016. The well-stocked book store is operated by a core group of staff members and dedicated volunteers that manage the flow, shelving, research and merchandising for the steady stream of quality used books, music and media.
Cade Carlson, Assistant Manager of Scrap Thrift and team lead of the book department worked closely with the Cascade Alliance to establish the department in late 2017 and early 2018. Cade refers to his team as "an incredibly dedicated group and some of the best volunteers he has ever worked with." With over 13,000 hours logged by volunteers in 2017, that is quite an endorsement!
Staff members Dave Smith, a.k.a., The Task Master and Conner Seaton handle backroom book processing while volunteers Lew Shiner, Nan Dietrich and Rob Westfall donate time and expertise to keep the merchandise moving. Dave, originally from Danville, VA discovered the Scrap Exchange while exploring downtown Durham in 2006. He was hired as part of the new thrift store staff in the Fall of 2017. Dave's family were big readers, had books all over the house and always encouraged reading. He has worked in libraries over the years, but never imagined working in a book store because they are going away.
"It's continually fascinating and you see something new every single day, something you had no idea existed! Sometimes even things you don't want to see," says Dave laughing! Dave is especially good at merchandising and created the What's New grouping at the front of the space. He is also a big music, movie and comics man. "We have record customers that come in daily, and often buy up to 100 records at a time. Some days we just bring the boxes of donated records straight to them to sort thru," states Dave.
Volunteer Nan Deitrich grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and came to Durham in 1976 to attend nursing school. She learned about creative reuse and discovered The Scrap Exchange after befriending artist Bryant Holsenbeck. As a recently retired nurse, Nan heard about the new book store at Scrap Thrift and signed up to volunteer. She has never worked with books, but has been a big reader all her life.
She began processing raw donations of books along with Connor but now gets to do her favorite part, the organizing and tiding of the shelves. "It's great for someone like me that has such an organizational streak," says Nan. She also loves to help children and new comers to the store find a book they would like. She has learned a lot about customer service by letting them explore for a bit after a quick greeting and then being available for questions when they are ready. "It's so satisfying when they a book she has guided them to," states Nan. Her team mates say that Nan is great at anticipating what customers need and positioning the inventory where they can find it. "She's building little bits of order in the chaos," says volunteer Lew Shiner.
Camaraderie and teamwork is ever present when talking with this group. They poke fun at each other, the laughs come easily and they are all quick to voice praise for one another and the work they are doing. Discovering that humble volunteer, Lew Shiner is a published author stunned the group during the interview for this story. "Lew always knows the answers," exclaimed Nan.
Lew (Lewis) Shiner's love of books began at age 3 when his parents taught him to read. "I learned to read early because they were tired of reading to me," jokes Lew. A published author since 1968, Lew has penned eight novels, Heroes and Villains (Subterranean ,2017), Dark Tangos (Subterranean, 2011), Black & White (Subterranean, 2008), Say Goodbye (St. Martin's, 1999), Glimpses (Morrow, 1993), Slam (Doubleday, 1990), Deserted Cities of the Heart (Doubleday, 1988), Frontera (Baen, 1984) that are quite popular in Europe. There is a complete list of his books and short stories at http://www.lewisshiner.com/news.html
Lew has lived in Triangle area since 1996 and discovered The Scrap Exchange when his girlfriend Orla Swift served on the board of directors. After retiring last year, Lew wanted to fill some time and now volunteers for a full 8-hour shift every Wednesday. His past expertise as a writer and book collector makes him a great researcher for the vintage books. Volunteer Rob Westfall also helps Lew with the online research. "You can learn a lot about books when you are trying to determine the category it belongs in. Analyzing the Library of Congress information on the back cover and title page or leafing thru the contents will provide clues to where it belongs. Books will always have something to tell you," says Lew.
The School of Doc, funded by the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, is a free program serving Durham teens who participate in the five-week intensive summer course taught by professional filmmakers. The program is held in Full Frame's theater and classroom space, where students work as a crew to produce a professional documentary film. Coursework includes all technical elements of the craft: camera, lights, sound, editing, and special effects, as well as pre- and post-production considerations such as rights and clearances, graphics and credits. Each School of Doc student spends time working in each of these areas.
Students build self-esteem as they work as a team, choose their own subject (this year they chose The Scrap Exchange), and create a final film. Students also discover the link between documentary film making skills and real-world job skills. Throughout the program, students visit local job sites where these tools are applied, such as ABC 11, Trailblazer Studios, and the Durham Bulls television studio. At the end of the five weeks, the students present their final film to more than 100 excited audience members in the Full Frame Theater. Click here to view the film.
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Historian and author Anthony W. Robins and journalist Sam Roberts of the New York Times guide Architectural Digest through every detail of Grand Central Terminal. Our narrators walk us through the legendary structure from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foyer through Vanderbilt Hall to the main concourse (and the famous four-faced clock).
From there, we learn more about the underground walkways, whispering gallery, Oyster Bar restaurant, Campbell Apartment, Pershing Square, and more. For more on expert Anthony Robins, visit is his site http://www.AnthonyWRobins.com Still haven't subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST The leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an umbrella term for various diets that cycle between a period of fasting and non-fasting. Intermittent fasting can be used along with calorie restriction for weight loss
A 2014 review described that studies done in animal models have shown fasting improves indicators of health—blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation—likely through adaptive cellular responses to better handle stress. These findings suggest intermittent fasting has the potential to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases; however this has not been reproduced in long-term human studies. The review concluded that intermittent fasting has not been studied in children, the elderly, or the underweight, and could be harmful in this population.
They also suggest that those choosing to fast for periods of time greater than 24 hours should be monitored by a physician, as changes to the gastrointestinal system or circadian rhythm can occur.
I sold my Sony A6300 just to buy a Canon 80D. But why?
Booking cheap flights today is almost like a science. You may see a good rate in the morning, and within a few hours it can quickly double in price. In fact, airlines often fluctuate their prices throughout the day to help fill empty seats.
As a frequent traveler and having handled the corporate travel bookings at my previous job, I've picked up a few travel tricks and money-saving hacks along the way.
Here are 23 secrets to booking cheap flights.
Planning ahead is the first step in finding cheap flights. That doesn't mean you won't be able to find last minute discounts, but you'll have more options and flexibility to score cheap flights when you plan ahead.
This means that if you wish to travel in spring, you should start checking prices in the fall or winter season.
Tips for planning ahead:
Always search for flights in incognito or private browsing mode to get the lowest price.
Sometimes there is no difference in price when searching in incognito mode, however I always recommend comparing rates before booking your flight.
Even if you're traveling with a group, sometimes airlines can sell multiple airfare classes at different prices.
For example, if you're traveling as a pair and there is only one seat left in the lowest fare class, the website will usually show the highest fare class for both tickets.
However if you search each ticket separately, the website may show a cheaper rate. This can help at least one person – if not both of you – save money on your flights.
You're not crazy if you've seen the price of a flight change after searching it a few times. Travel websites and airlines will remember your search, and this might cause prices to actually increase.
Always delete your browser history and cookies before searching for flights. Your best bet is to search in incognito or private browsing mode (as mentioned in tip #2).
While third party travel websites can be great, sometimes the best unadvertised deals are found directly on the airline's website.
I recommend signing up for email promotions offered through your preferred airline and third party travel website. This allows you to receive special offers as soon as they go live online or exclusive offers for email subscribers.
Some major cities have multiple airports within close proximity. For example, New York City has three main airports which visitors can choose from: LGA, JFK and EWR.
Prices can vary significantly based on which airport you choose, so it's important to always compare rates.
One thing to keep in mind though is to determine if flying into an alternative airport is worth the savings.
For example, if you're traveling to New York City and fly into EWR, you will have to pay for New Jersey transit (or taxi) to get to Manhattan.
The savings that you got from flying into EWR may quickly disappear by the time you factor in the ground transportation costs to get into Manhattan.
One of the great features about social media is that airlines can use these platforms to share special travel promotions with their followers.
Sometimes an airline will offer a special promotion code through their Twitter or Facebook page, so it's important to follow along with them online.
Bundling your trip on websites like Expedia can help you save up to $300. These savings can provide more room in your travel budget for sightseeing, entertainment, dining out and shopping.
While great deals can be found when you bundle your trip, sometimes this is not always the case. Always compare prices to determine if bundling or booking separately is more cost effective.
Sometimes booking a round trip or multi-city trip with the same airlines can save you money, however this is not always the rule.
Always compare prices to determine if you're getting the cheapest flight when you book with one airlines vs. multiple airlines.
The easiest method to compare prices is using a third party website, such as Skyscanner, which will list the cheapest flight combination for your chosen dates.
Traveling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are usually the cheapest days of the week. Also, searching mid-week for flights produces the best deals too.
From my personal experience, I also find that Thursday can sometimes offer a good price as well.
Days that tend to be the most expensive are Mondays, Fridays and sometimes Sundays. Airlines know that most business trips take place between Monday and Friday, which is why it tends to be more expensive to depart Monday and return on Friday.
However, business travelers have started to recently fly out on Sunday, rather than Monday to try and get a better rate on airfare, but this isn't always the case.
13. Fly during off-peak hours
Sure you may already know that flying after 8:00pm is usually cheaper than flying during the day. But you can also score a deal by taking an early morning flight as well (between 5:00am and 7:00am).
While nonstop flights are usually preferred, sometimes you can save a significant amount by choosing a 1-stop flight.
A 1-stop flight may also give you more options.
For example, I just recently booked flights to Victoria, BC and the only direct flight from Toronto arrives late at night. Instead, I picked a 1-stop flight that arrives in Victoria by noon, which also saved me over $100.
You may also decide to choose a flight with a long layover, which can allow you to explore the city as an added bonus.
Flying during the shoulder or off-season can lead to significant savings.
I was able to score a great 7-day vacation package to Paris in February for only $1,000 CAD (which included flights, hotel and taxes).
This was a lot more affordable than traveling during the summer months and traveling during the off-season tends to be less busy too—which is a win-win for me.
The take-home point is to be flexible with your travel dates, as prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the seasons.
Most airlines now charge you $25 each way to check your luggage, and they will also charge you extra if it's over the weight limit.
You can avoid this by packing lightly and wearing your heavier items on the plane.
If you're traveling with a close friend or significant other, consider sharing a suitcase with them. This can save you $50 together on baggage costs ($25 each way).
Another option is to bring carry-on luggage only if you're going on a short trip, such as a weekend getaway. Most hotels offer basic toiletries, and you can bring travel-sized items with you on the plane (provided they meet the TSA liquid guidelines).
Many airlines now charge for food on board. Save money by bringing your own snacks from home instead of buying them on the plane. I promise that your own food will taste a lot better too.
I always recommend having travel or (extra) health insurance for your trip, however the one offered when you book your flights isn't always the best rate.
Sometimes your work place might offer travel or health coverage, which is included in your benefits package.
You can also purchase insurance through your bank for the year — which is what I currently do.
Since I travel multiple times per year, an annual insurance plan is more cost effective for me (instead of having to pay separately for each trip).
If you are over 40 years old (or have a history of health issues), I recommend purchasing extra health coverage (even if you're already covered through work).
Unfortunately we can never predict what might happen while we're traveling, which is why it's always important to be prepared.
While advanced seat selection is sometimes included in your airfare, some airlines charge a fee to select your seats.
Unless you're particular about where you sit on the plane, I recommend skipping this step when booking your flights.
Instead, check-in 24 hours before your flight, which allows you to make your seat selection for free.
Frequent flier programs are great for scoring free flights and upgrades.
Even if you're not a frequent flier I recommend signing up for an airline rewards program. You can earn points by shopping at partner stores, taking advantage of special email offers (sign up for their newsletter) and by flying of course.
Amongst the pantheon of notable public television personalities, Bob Ross easily ranks alongside the likes of Mr Rogers and Elmo as a star who is almost universally loved and respected by the public. Despite being famous the world over for his balmy, soothing demeanour, his show The Joy of Painting and his amazing 'fro, we know surprisingly little about arguably one of the best known artists in modern times.
This is partially because, for some reason, nobody ever really asked Bob Ross to do any interviews and he only gave a handful of them over the course of his life. In fact, in one of the surprisingly few quotes from the man himself that don't come from his show, he stated "I never turn down requests for interviews. I'm just rarely asked". However, in another interview Ross gave with Egg Magazine, who specifically sought him out because they realised nobody knew anything about him, Ross sheepishly admitted that he liked to "stay hidden" adding that he was "sort of hard to find". In fact, Ross was so hard to find that PBS once lost track of him, though it would seem few, if anybody, noticed, until Ross called to let them know he'd moved to Orlando after the fact.
As a result of Ross' love of privacy, coupled with the apathetic attitude of interviewers back then, details about his life are notoriously hazy and difficult to nail down to the point that even the book, Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon, chronicling his life and career was, in the end, forced to admit that their "text is… about an understanding we have of Bob Ross and his life. If we had wanted to write an accurate biographical book on Bob Ross, that goal would be difficult to accomplish".
A further hurdle for those looking to write about Ross is that his company, Bob Ross, Inc, today is fiercely protective of their intellectual property and Bob Ross' privacy, even in death. One of the few things they've authorised that would come close to an "official" biography of his life is a documentary titled "Bob Ross: The Happy Painter" that can be viewed by pledging money to PBS or by tracking down a copy of the DVD, which is exactly what I had to end up doing to fill in the huge gaps of what I could find elsewhere about the elusive Bob Ross.
Finally, although Ross was a notable public figure who did a lot of charity work and met with hundreds, if not thousands of people over his lifetime, he only had a handful of close friends who understandably don't like discussing his life out of respect for his privacy. In fact, some of the only known interviews with Ross' family and friends about him can only be found today in the documentary mentioned previously.
Could the club drug, ketamine, be the best hope for curing chronic depression? Every year millions of Americans struggle with major depression, but 30% of these people don't get any better on anti-depressants.
However, low dose ketamine infusions can offer complete relief from depressive thoughts and feelings in as little as 1-2 hours. Though the FDA hasn't approved ketamine for psychiatric disorders, pioneering doctors have been administering ketamine in a practice known as "off-label" treatment in clinics popping up across the country.
But with no FDA approval, no oversight, limited data and no regulations, some medical professionals are concerned patients are essentially lab mice, not realizing the potential risks with this "miracle drug."
The 1998 movie got so much right about mass surveillance, reality TV and vlogging, and the developing need for affirmation from strangers. But it's also an awesome commentary on how people believe what they want to believe.
Battlefields are sites where huge numbers of people meet their end. With so much human emotion focused in one area, many believe the battlefields of the world to be littered with ghosts and paranormal activity.
Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, it is undeniable that some places have a creepy and unsettling atmosphere, which may or may not explain why so many reports of ghost sightings exist. Here are my choices for 5 of the most haunted battlefields on Earth.
5. Marston Moor
4. Lake Poyang in China
3. Mametz Wood
2. Battle Abbey
1. Gettysburg
These guys are about to find out where babies come from. Someone brought Cup Noodles.