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Hear, O Israel
_"Hear, O Israel:_The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" (vv. 4–5).
Even if we are unfamiliar with the content of Deuteronomy, most of us have probably heard the opening verses of today's passage. Deuteronomy 6:5, in particular, is well-known in the church as the "great commandment" (Matt. 22:34–40). Yet Deuteronomy 6:4 is also famous, especially within the Jewish community. Central to biblical theology is this affirmation of the oneness of God known as the Shema, which is the Hebrew term that begins verse 4.
In its original historical context, the Shema set the Israelites apart from the nations that surrounded them. Deuteronomy was revealed at the same time the nation of Israel was about to enter the Promised Land in order to drive out the polytheistic tribes living there (12:29–31). The Israelites would be tempted perennially to adopt pagan gods; therefore, the one, true creator God affirmed His uniqueness before sending His people into Canaan. When Yahweh said that His people were to have "no other gods" before Him (5:7), He did not mean that Israel could serve other deities as long as He had first place. Instead, the prohibition against worshiping other gods is grounded in the Shema. Because Yahweh is one, because He is God alone, there can be no service to any other so-called "deity."
Deuteronomy 6:5 necessarily follows from verse 4. We must love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and might because there is no one else worthy of such affection. The only proper motivation for obeying God is love for Him, and obedience that stems from something other than love for the Lord will not be long-lasting. Loving Him with all that we have and all that we are is the Great Commandment, the one all men are called to fulfill.
We understand, however, that the only one ever to have obeyed this command is Jesus. None of us, no matter how devoted we are to the Almighty, can live up to this high standard. We can always do more. We can always sacrifice more for His sake. Our failure to love Him as He has commanded is the reason why we need an atonement. We need the One who has loved God with His whole being to plead our case before our Creator. We need Christ to stand between us and the Father (1 John 2:1–2).
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Devotion to the one, true God of Israel means that we must be discerning any time someone uses the word god in public. Not everyone who says "God bless you" believes in the God of Scripture, and so we must take care that they not fool us into thinking otherwise. Let us also not allow people to assume that we worship Islam's god or affirm the same doctrine of God as Judaism. Non-Christian monotheists do not worship the triune God of Scripture.


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Devils coach Lemaire retires again
Unlike a year ago when he could barely get the words out, New Jersey Devils coach Jacques Lemaire had little trouble announcing his retirement this time.
There was a smile on the face of the 65-year-old Hall of Famer on Sunday as he said he was leaving the coaching ranks for the third and probably the final time.
''I'm going back where I was before,'' Lemaire said after going out a winner following a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. ''It demands a lot and I want to enjoy life. I want to enjoy the family.''
Lemaire made his decision about two days ago and told his team about it before the game. He added his love of the game hasn't diminished, but it is time for him to leave.
Remarkably, this four-month span might have been one of Lemaire's best as a coach. He replaced rookie coach John MacLean on Dec. 23 with the team in the basement of the Eastern Conference and nearly produced a miracle comeback, getting New Jersey within six points of a playoff spot before fading late.
''He did a great job,'' Devils star forward Ilya Kovalchuk said. ''We'll see. Maybe he changes his mind and comes back next year. It's bad. I think he brought the team back and he did a lot of good things for the organization.''
Lemaire admitted he had doubts returning in December, but ended up having a great time.
''I still do think that I made the right decision last year, but I am really happy I took the job for the rest of the season,'' said Lemaire, who shook hands with referees Stephane Auger and Chris Rooney and linesmen Steve Barton and Tony Sericola before heading to the locker room after the game.
His only regret was that the Devils could not finish the job and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996. However, Lemaire believes New Jersey will be back in the playoffs next season.
''I think we expected it,'' goalie Martin Brodeur said. ''Last year was unexpected. We're back to square one. I think the boys really learned a lot the last part of the season under Jacques. We've got to be thankful that he came in and salvaged a little bit of the season.''
Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello will have to find a new coach, and Lemaire said he would offer advice, if asked.
''It's been a great thrill to get a chance to play for him,'' backup goalie Johan Hedberg said. ''He's very, very skilled at what he does. I learned a lot.''
After a slow start under Lemaire, the Devils staged a magnificent second-half run. Twenty-seven points out of a playoff spot in early January, they went 23-3-2 to draw within six points a couple of weeks ago.
The rally fell short and Lemaire finished with a 29-17-3 mark this season.
Lemaire coached the Devils from 1993-98, leading the team to its first Stanley Cup title in 1995. He was hired as the first coach of the expansion Minnesota Wild in June 2000 and coached them through the 2008-09 season. He returned to the Devils for the 2009-10 season.
A member of eight Stanley Cup championship teams as a player and two more in the front office with Montreal, Lemaire coached the Canadiens from February 1984 through the end of the 1984-85 season. He won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top coach in 1994 with New Jersey and 2003 with Minnesota.


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In addition to each presenting at BLS36, Max Bane and Morgan Sonderegger have a couple more talks lined up in the near future.
First, Max will be presenting a longer version of his work on the English dative alternation at the Stanford Phonetics and Phonology Workshop on February 8, as well as a related paper, "Deriving the Structure of Non-Variation in the English Dative," at WCCFL 28 later in the month, rounding out a nice West Coast jaunt.
Finally, Max and Morgan will be jointly presenting at Northwestern University's Phonatics workshop on March 9th. The presentation's (likely) title will be "Longitudinal phonetic variation in a closed system."


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The first settlers in Egypt migrated from the area of Shinar, near the Euphrates River, the location of the attempted construction of the Tower of Babel. The Tower of Babel itself was probably a ziggurat, pyramidal in shape, and made of baked bricks mortared with pitch (see Genesis 11:1-9). Given their engineering experience, it is easy to see how these settlers would begin building smaller pyramids of mud bricks and straw, called mastabas, beneath which the early pharaohs were buried.
As time passed, the Egyptians began constructing large, impressive edifices entirely of stone. These are the structures that typically come to mind when one thinks of pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid at Giza. The granite blocks used for these pyramids were quarried near Aswan and transported down the Nile on barges.
Later, during the so-called Middle Kingdom, the royal tombs were smaller and made of millions of large, sun-dried mud-and-straw bricks. These bricks were faced with massive slabs of smooth granite to give the appearance of traditional stone pyramids. During this period, which lasted approximately 1660 to 1445 BC, the Israelites took up residence in Egypt (see1 Kings 6:1). Pharaoh, concerned that they might turn on the Egyptians, enslaved them at some point after the time of Joseph (Exodus 1:8).
The Bible tells us that during that period the Israelite slaves were forced to make mud bricks (Exodus 5:10-14). This detail is consistent with the type of brick used to construct pyramids. In fact, according to Exodus 5:7, Pharaoh told the taskmasters, "You shall no longer give the people straw to make brick as before. Let them go and gather straw for themselves." While we are not told specifically that the bricks were used for pyramids, it seems plausible that they were. The Jewish historian Josephus supports this theory: "They [the Egyptian taskmasters] set them also to build pyramids" (Antiquities, II:9.1).
The slavery of the Israelites ended abruptly at the Exodus. According to archeologist A. R. David, the slaves suddenly disappeared. She admits that "the quantity, range and type of articles of everyday use which were left behind in the houses may indeed suggest that the departure was sudden and unpremeditated" (The Pyramid Builders of Ancient Egypt, p. 199). The Egyptian army that was destroyed at the Red Sea was led by Pharaoh himself (Exodus 14:6), and this could account for the fact that no burial place or mummy has been found for the 13th-dynasty Pharaoh Neferhotep I.
Pyramids are not mentioned as such in the canonical Scriptures. However, the Apocrypha (approved as canonical by Catholics and Coptics) does mention pyramids in 1 Maccabees 13:28-38 in connection with seven pyramids built by Simon Maccabeus as monuments to his parents.
Pre-Alexandrian Jews would not have used the word pyramid. However, in the Old Testament, we do see the word migdol (Strong's, H4024). This word is translated "tower" and could represent any large monolith, obelisk or pyramid. Migdol is the Hebrew word used to describe the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11:4, and it is translated similarly in Ezekiel 29:10 and 30:6. In describing a "pyramid," this is the word the Hebrews would have most likely used. Furthermore, Migdol is a place name in Exodus 14:2, Numbers 33:7, Jeremiah 44:1, and Jeremiah 46:14 and could mean that a tower or monument was located there.
The Bible does not explicitly state that the Israelites built pyramids; nor does it use the word pyramid in association with the Hebrews. We may surmise that the children of Israel worked on the pyramids, but that is all we can do.


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George Jones' Cause of Death Revealed
The legendary George Jones passed away last Friday (April 26) at the age of 81, leaving behind a towering musical legacy of more than five decades. Now, the iconic entertainer's cause of death has been revealed.
Medical Daily reports that Jones died of hypoxic respiratory failure, a condition that occurs when there is too little oxygen present for the body to carry out its basic functions. Hypoxic respiratory failure can result from low oxygen levels in the blood, an inefficient blood supply to the tissues, or the presence of toxins which prevent cells from using the oxygen that is present.
Jones had been in the hospital repeatedly throughout 2012 and early 2013 with various upper respiratory infections, having to cancel and re-schedule a number of planned concerts. He had been hospitalized since April 18 with a fever and irregular blood pressure.
The singer was embarked on what was planned to be his final tour, with a career-spanning all-star farewell concert scheduled for Nashville on November 22. His funeral is slated for Thursday (May 2) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, where friends, family and music industry giants will gather to pay tribute to the enduring legacy of one of country music's greatest vocalists. The service will be open to the public.
In lieu of flowers, Jones' family has asked that contributions be made to the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund, or the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.


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Cuba lifts ban on athletes playing for professional teams
Cuba's government has lifted its ban on professional sports, allowing athletes to sign contracts and compete for pay outside the island.
The change will make it easier for Cubans to compete professionally in Europe and Asia, but it does not necessarily mean a new wave of Cuban baseball players will be landing in Major League Baseball. Professional sports in the United States are still bound by a 51-year-old embargo that bans nearly all business transactions between Americans and the Cuban government.
John Sullivan, spokesman for the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, said Cuban players must be "unblocked" by a license from his office before they are allowed to speak with big league organizations. To qualify for a license, the players must prove they have established permanent residency outside Cuba.
MLB rosters included 21 Cuban natives this season. Nearly all defected.
In a statement, MLB noted it would continue with business as usual. "MLB and its clubs have and will continue to act in accordance with the laws and policies of the United States government," the statement said.
Cuba's change came during a recent session of the Council of Ministers under the direction of President Raul Castro, and was announced in the Communist Party newspaper Granma. Cuban athletes would be permitted to compete in foreign leagues as long as they paid taxes on their earnings and fulfilled athletic commitments at home by competing for Cuba in international competitions such as the Olympic Games. For baseball players, that could mean playing in the nation's domestic league, which runs from November through April.
The new policy was hailed by some observers as a breakthrough, and by others as a ploy to stem the tide of defections that has seen more than 200 baseball players and dozens of other athletes flee the country in the past two decades.
Cuba has sent athletes and coaches to play in foreign leagues and work with national federations in several dozen countries for years. For example, in 2002, former national team baseball stars Omar Linares, Antonio Pacheco and Orestes Kindelan — who were long beyond their primes — were lent to Japanese clubs. And nearly a decade before that, long jumper Ivan Pedroso, high jump record-holder Javier Sotomayor and five other track and field athletes signed with a Spanish track club. Cuban volleyball players have competed in professional leagues in Italy for years.
In most of those cases, however, salaries were paid not to the athlete but directly to the Cuban government.
Cuba began testing the new policy this summer when it allowed infielder Michel Enriquez and outfielders Yordanis Samon and Alfredo Despaigne, a three-time MVP in Cuba's elite Serie Nacional, to play for Campeche of the Mexican League, which is affiliated with minor league baseball in the U.S. Negotiations have already begun to bring more Cubans to Mexico next summer.
"I'm very happy for Cuba, they changed," said Seattle Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso, who defected in 2007 and became a U.S. citizen last year. "They allowed the opportunity for the players to grow in their sport."
Granma also reported that athletes who remain in Cuba will be paid better. For example, baseball players who compete in the 90-game national series will see their pay more than double, to $41 a month, with another $41 for leading the league in various statistical categories. Some athletes will also be eligible for a monthly stimulus award for international achievements, ranging from $26 for making a national team to $104 for an Olympic gold medal.
The hikes may not stop top athletes from trying to leave the island, though. Consider: Alonso will make more than $200,000 playing soccer this year, and defector Yasiel Puig has a seven-year $42-million deal with the Dodgers.
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text: Cap'n Jazz were such a short-lived band that their entire musical catalog fits on a double album. But what a double album it is – a sloppy, cryptic, energetic, engaging masterpiece – and it's being reissued by their erstwhile label, Jade Tree, as a double vinyl LP on June 15, 2010. To celebrate, the boys are getting the band back together for a set of reunion shows in select cities, including two sold-out shows in their hometown of Chicago. Cap'n Jazz's influence extends well beyond those 34 songs. Their musical family tree includes other Monsters of Emo – Make Believe, The Promise Ring, American Football, Owls, Ghosts and Vodka, Joan of Arc and Owen. This is the kinda musical act you make a road trip to see. And, unless they add a Detroit show, I will have one in my future. Or maybe I'll cash in some SkyMiles so Sean and I can geeeeek out at the LA show, the way we did when we saw The Promise Ring in Austin back in the day.


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In this series, Young Artists Exhibitions Program Coordinator Emily Bray profiles participants in the 2013 James McLaughlin Memorial Staff Show. Join us for the Staff Show reception on October 10, from 5:30 to 8 pm.
Michelle Lisa Herman is an interdisciplinary artist who lives and works in Washington, DC. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2008 with a BFA in general fine art and art history. Her work spans a variety of media, from abstract painting to interactive installation, often exploring ideas of communication and a desire for connection in the digital age. She has exhibited her work nationally in a variety of spaces including the Smithsonian Institution International Gallery, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, DC Arts Center, Artisphere, and the Washington Project for the Arts. Michelle Lisa Herman is a member of the Sparkplug artist collective sponsored by the DC Arts Center.
What do you do at The Phillips Collection? Are there any unique or interesting parts about your job that most people might not know about?
I am the Digital Media Manager. One of the most interesting parts of my job is how it ends up overlapping with my art—sometimes I'll be researching something for a piece and think of how it could be used at the Phillips or vice versa. I think being an artist has helped with a lot of larger projects as I have grown pretty skilled at seeing how individual, disparate elements will all come together.
Who are your favorite artists in the collection?
Two of my favorite artists in our collection are Odilon Redon and Francis Bacon.
What would you like people to know about your artwork on view in the 2013 Staff Show?
In my paintings I explore the essence of chance using a technique of painting called 'decalcomania.' By pressing ink or paint between two surfaces and then pulling them apart, I am able to create complex fractal patterns that upon deeper observation can take on a variety of interpretations—from mountainous landscapes to mythical creatures. I am fascinated with this method of painting as it allows me to remove the artist's hand from a material that compels it.
The 2013 James McLaughlin Memorial Staff Show will be on view September 23, 2013 through October 20, 2013. The show features artwork from Phillips Collection staff.
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Queen Elizabeth II turns 91 with quiet day, gun salutes
LONDON — Britain marked Queen Elizabeth II's 91st birthday on Friday with gun salutes, as the monarch celebrated quietly at home.
A troop of the Royal Horse Artillery rode horse-and-gun carriages past Buckingham Palace before staging a 41-gun salute in Hyde Park at noon (1100GMT.)
Outside the palace, a band of guardsmen in scarlet tunics and bearskin hats played "Happy Birthday" during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
There was a second salute with 62 guns at the centuries-old Tower of London.
The queen is Britain's oldest and longest-reigning monarch, having become queen on Feb. 6, 1952. She is also the world's longest-reigning living monarch since the death of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej last year.
The queen usually spends her birthday privately. She also has an official birthday, marked in June — when the weather is better — with the "Trooping the Color" military parade.


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The Angel City Jazz Festival—which kicks off on Saturday for a week-long run—is a non-commercial jazz and new music festival featuring the music of both established and emerging jazz artists. A number of CalArts faculty, alumni and visiting artists are included in the festival's lineup.
On Saturday night, Henry Grimes & Friends take to the REDCAT stage for his first appearance in Los Angeles since 2004. Grimes' personal story is one of triumph and rediscovery. In the 1950s and 60s, the bassist (and now violinist) toured and recorded with a number of jazz legends, including Miles Davis, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Gerry Mulligan, Sonny Rollins, Cecil Taylor.
Playing with Grimes on Saturday evening are friends Alex Cline, Ben Rosenbloom, Dwight Trible and CalArts faculty members Vinny Golia and Wadada Leo Smith.
Listen to "Rapid Transit," a song from Grimes' latest CD Spirits Aloft (Porter Records, 2010) which he made in collaboration with the jazz drummer Rasheid Ali before he passed away last year.
Rapid Transit by Henry Grimes and Rasheid Ali
Other Angel City Jazz highlights:
- Headlining the festival's show at the John Ford Amphitheater on Oct. 3 is Ravi Coltrane (Music BFA 90) who's joined by Steve Haas on drums, Ralph Alessi (Music MFA 90) on trumpet, and music faculty members Larry Koonse and Darek "Oles" Oleszkiewicz (Music BFA 91)
- Also playing at the Ford on Oct. 3 are Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet with Vijay Iyer; Vinny Golia's Sextet (Gavin Templeton [Music MFA 08], Dan Rosenboom, Alex Noice [Music MFA 08], Jon Armstrong [Music MFA 08] and Andrew Lessman [Music BFA 09]); and the genre-bending Kneebody that features Nate Wood (Music BFA 01) on drums.
- There's a special event that combines food, music and performance at Royal-T in Culver City on Oct. 4. Chefs and performers will improvise and respond to each other, creating both artistic and culinary works. The video work of Carole Kim (Film/Video MFA 03) will be featured at the event.
- On Oct. 7, LACMA hosts the world premiere of the CD/book project Dirty Baby, a reconceptualizing of LA artist Ed Ruscha's (Chouinard 56) "censor strip" paintings on Oct. 7 at the Bing Auditorium. Ruscha's works will be projected while Nels Cline leads two ensembles in performance of his composition while poet David Breskin reads his ghazals. The event is free, but reservations are highly recommended.
Festival passes and individual concert tickets are available for these events. For detailed information, please visit Angel City Jazz Festival.


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James Bopp, a conservative attorney who has led the opposition to campaign finance laws, today endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Romney has been a major beneficiary of laws Bopp has advocated for.
Bopp's most well-known victory was in the 2010 Supreme Court case Citizens United, which struck down long-standing campaign finance laws by allowing corporations, non-profits, and unions to contribute unlimited amounts of money to political causes and to organizations advocating for candidates. Bopp was the original lawyer representing the conservative non-profit Citizens United, though he did not argue the case at the Supreme Court.
The Citizens United ruling opened the doors to the creation of super PACs, political action committees that can accept unlimited donations from individuals and corporations and spend unlimited amounts supporting or opposing candidates. Restore our Future, a super PAC supporting Romney, has raised more than $30 million and has used the money to barrage Romney's Republican rival Newt Gingrich with negative ads.
Bopp told the New York Times after the Citizens United ruling that he had a "10-year-plan" to take down campaign finance restrictions. "If we do it right, I think we can pretty well dismantle the entire regulatory regime that is called campaign finance law," Bopp told the Times.
Even before that, Bopp had been active for years using legal challenges to oppose campaign finance restrictions – challenging parts of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform law, and opposing various donor disclosure laws and caps on political contribution. Asked whether Romney supports Bopp's efforts, Romney campaign spokesman Ryan Williams said in a statement, "Governor Romney is a strong supporter of the First Amendment and believes that Citizens United was rightly decided. He opposes the irrational campaign finance rules that are driving so much funding away from candidates and toward unaccountable third parties like super PACs. He believes that Americans should be permitted to donate as they wish to the candidates of their choice."
Asked about Citizens United by a New Hampshire voter in August, Romney, who has been a major beneficiary of corporate contributions, defended the decision as a way of equalizing the influence of corporations with the influence of unions and of newspapers, which can provide endorsements. (The ruling applied to corporations and unions, which are both barred from contributing directly to candidates.)
But Romney also said he dislikes the influence of money in politics and favors disclosure. "What I'd like to do is see people be able to make contributions to campaigns and know who makes contributions," Romney said this summer. "My own view is I don't like all the influence of money in politics, but I don't have a solution that's a lot better than saying let people contribute what they will, then report it, let people know who gave what to who."
A lengthy letter by Bopp endorsing Romney, released by the Romney campaign this morning, did not mention Bopp's involvement in campaign finance. Rather, Bopp focused on highlighting Romney's social conservatism and pro-life credentials – something Romney's Republican opponents have questioned. Bopp talked about Romney's work in Massachusetts opposing embryonic stem cell research, opposing legislation to give women the morning-after pill without a prescription, and opposing gay marriage.
In addition to his campaign finance work, Bopp has represented numerous conservative Christian, pro-life, and anti-gay marriage organizations, including the National Organization for Marriage and the National Right to Life Committee.
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A Penticton man will spend two years behind bars after pleading guilty to possession of over 68,000 images and over 1,600 videos of child pornography on his computer.
Judge Gregory Koturbash handed Gordon Thomas Smith a two year jail sentence and a three year probation on Wednesday at the Penticton courthouse.
Smith was arrested in May 2018 as part of an RCMP sting after he uploaded child pornography to the internet.
READ MORE: Penticton RCMP detachment the busiest in B.C.
As part of his probation conditions, Smith will be on a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m., is banned from using the internet with the exception of; accessing it on a public computer located in a public building, in the presence of someone approved by his probation officer or for work requirements. Smith is also prohibited from using any social media services and is not to be where children under the age of 16 might be present (except for incidental contact in the course of employment).
Smith had asked for the return of the computer because of family photos that were on the hard drive. Through the Crown, an investigating RCMP officer said that it would be impossible to ensure the criminal material had been completely swept from the computer. Smith then asked if the hard drive could be removed and then have computer returned, leaving Judge Koturbash baffled.
"Is there really any good memories with that computer? It is like using a gun in a crime then saying 'hey, it's an heirloom.'" said Korturbash, who denied the man the request since the computer was used in a crime.
Smith's other charges of of distribution of child pornography and accessing child pornography were subject to a stay of proceedings.
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I love Nate Berkus! I love Target! Put the two together, and I just may end up one broke mama! I so cannot wait to to hit my local Target store for the debut of Nate Berkus's Collection on Oct. 21st! (sorry for the excessive use of exclamation points, I'm a little excited)
So, I know Stella & Dot has been around for awhile, but now that I have a fashionista cousin who is a stylist, I have finally gotten around to checking out their jewelry. I can't believe it took me so long! I am super loving the Renegade Cluster Bracelet. I have been wanting to try the spike trend, and this is the perfect to sport it while still being delicate and sophisticated.
I'm also really excited about some recent finds, which will be available in my etsy shop later this afternoon!


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Dawn of War 2's free update goes live on Wednesday, and with it comes a brand new survival mode called The Last Stand. If you read our preview from PAX and checked out the video, you know what to expect. Three players team up and face off against 20 rounds full of enemies and surprises.
What's more, players can level up their character and unlock unique items and bonuses for use in the game. To celebrate the launch Relic is holding a contest where you can win a signed poster, a miniature, and a t-shirt. The only thing you need to do is reach and complete wave 20! And in the true spirit of co-op, each member of your team wins the same prizes.
So while the update goes out on Wednesday, we're going to be hosting a special Games for Windows Co-Op night for this on Friday. Things should kick off around 9PM EDT. We've got an event posted on our Steam page for this, and we'll be using it to coordinate meetups! Hope to see you there - we may even have some prizes of our own to give away!
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On Saturday we kicked off our welcome event from 7 – 11pm. If you read my blog, I'm guessing you've seen my past posts on this subject. We hit over 700 students, far exceeding my expectations. This event is targeted toward freshmen (our incoming class is typically around 2,000) however, open to all students.
If you're planning some type of event I highly recommend aligning yourself with the undergraduate/orientation/student success/freshmen Office. We were able to generate large attendance by not competing with other "official" campus events. Furthermore, we gained free publicity by becoming an "official" event.
We also handed out event flyers at incoming-student orientation "marketplace" sessions throughout the summer, and pushed the event (and other library info) at a Residential Assistant/Housing Retreat. I posted a Facebook flyer ($5 per day) for several days leading up to the event, however I don't think those are very effective. I also invited members of the Class of 2011 group . During orientation sessions, most students registered for classes in the library—so we made sure that CeLIBration information was visible to them.
Here is a sample of some of our advertising, courtesy of Dottie Hunt:
We had these around the Library and students received smaller B/W copies too.
Each event had it's own poster.
Every group on campus is giving away free food this week. It's a draw, but you need more than that. We gave away 100 large pizzas (I would tell you company, but they wouldn't give us a deal, so no free publicity) and 50 batches of movie theater style popcorn. We also had an assortment of refreshing Coca-Cola beverages.
Doors opened at 7pm and we didn't schedule any activities until 8. We wanted to give everyone the chance to grab some food and wander around. Our objective was to fit 30-60 people in different areas throughout the library. This gets them in and around the building.
- Board games were very popular, as was DDR. Retro video games (from the 1980's) were not so much, but that's because
Macs suckwe had some computer problems with our non-Windows operating system.
- Speed-dating was a success. Several librarians from other schools have laughed at me for this—and that's fine, go on hating. We had 3 full sessions, again. We moved it into our gallery, added tablecloths, small mirrors, and flowers, together with a small floating candle—it was very classy; many people called it Parisian. We also raffled away several pairs of movie tickets to female participants to help get things started. Nice work J.S. Shout out to Mr. Hines on the mic.
- Improv Comedy is not my really thing, but the students loved. They had a big audience (50+) for two performances. If you have performance groups on campus you should invite them in from time to time.
- Ninja Tag was wild. I watched one round and was worried someone would get hurt. It was fast and violent—so hence, very cool. The pictures don't do justice to how dark it was. There was also loud music blasting. This year we doubled the playing space (got rid of some antiqued books!) and I hear we added an extra round. This event was in great demand. The setup was very labor intensive otherwise I'd advocate we do this monthly on a Friday night. Essentially it is a game of team tag played on a darkened floor with black lights. Ninja t-shirts were given to winning teams. Nice work B.T. (Stay East)
- Poker was packed. I had space for 40 players, but there was greater demand. I had to turn a lot of disappointed people away and felt bad. Never underestimate the appeal of gambling. I bought 800 chips (20 for each player) and several decks of cards. We gave away a rad trophy along with a $100 prize. Because of campus regulations, I could not give a gift card, but had to award a "real" prize, therefore I asked the champion to select something from Best Buy / Amazon to be sent to him. Custom prizes are better anyway. Thanks for the help C.B. and the Security Team.
We had refreshing Coca-Cola products plentifully available throughout the night, however for the championship round I wanted to kick it up and so I provided the gentlemen with Red Bull Energy Drinks to help vitalize the mind and body. (I'm still seeking sponsorship for my Halo 3 event on September 25th.)
- The Ice Water Challenge wasn't something we planned, but once the sodas were gone students challenged each other to see who could stand in freezing pools of ice water the longest. Gotta love Georgia Tech!
We also had a DJ from our campus radio station spinning CDs outside of the library, t-shirt giveaways , and the Outdoor Recreation club messing around in our water fountain. Overall it was a cool event. I was stuck in the poker pits most of the time, but it seems like the people enjoyed themselves.
- We use to hold our welcome event on the first Saturday after the semester started, however turnout kept declining— so last year we switched to the Saturday before school started and had over 500 in attendance. We have compete with some casual sorority/fraternity rush events, but several hundred students is a huge success in our eyes. Besides, Greek stuff probably doesn't really get going until 11pm anyway.
- We benefited from a central coordinator—keeping everyone on track and handling the larger details. Lori Critz did a great job again this year. We also had event coordinators who handed the dirty details of each activity. This works so much better than planning-by-committee. We each had a set budget and the freedom to develop our events as seen fit, meeting occasionally to bounce ideas. We also had a large pool of volunteers. I'd guess between 15-20 library staff members helped out at the event, including our Director, an Associate Director, and at least 2 department heads. I think it's important for Admin to participate—however, we also pulled widely from several departments, which was a great benefit. I also think that these types of events are better for staff bonding/morale building than any type of contrived gathering. (Thanks to everyone for helping out, although no one in my library reads this blog.)
- I've been learning so much about textured experiences lately. Lighting is everything. I heard many students remark favorably about the space. We could differentiate the activities/areas based on color. Varying table shapes and sizes are incredible. Portability. Personalization. I was always an early believer in modularization, but now my faith is confirmed. Atmospherics are powerful, whether you are designing space for studying or for poker—set the right mood. Now if I could only get someone to listen to me about the importance of a signature scent.
- I am 100% against library staff being required to wear any type of official attire. Jeans and a black t-shirt is appropriate. (Come on Jon!) However, my opinion is often wrong. A few people (5-6) asked me who was hosting the Poker Tournament, as in they thought it was a frat or the housing office, etc. While we were able to get people into the library, I am not sure it was clear that it was us who organized the event. That's something for us to discuss next year. We definitely want to take credit for something successful—if it's a flop we'll blame someone else, like the Admissions Office.
- It doesn't always have to be about the library. That's the key really. We're not blasting them with Boolean or databases or policies. We want to get freshmen in the door, showoff our space, and hopefully make them feel comfortable. Let them see that we are approachable and not stogy. We want to set the bar high and raise their expectations of what the library is or can be. We also want to tap into their minds early on—before they even step foot in the classroom—they all know where the library is now. We really need to do this type of thing (library branded entertainment activities) more often, I'd say at least twice a semester. If we can offer a mixture of fun and academic events geared freshmen throughout the first semester—I think it would pay off in the long run. Just a theory.
- Set up as much as possible the day/night before.
All photos taken by Katie Gentilello.


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I was wondering how long a crystal holds your intent. I mean, if you imbue it with a certain trait, how long does it hold that? And how often should you cleanse a crystal?
I was also wondering about rocks. Smiley I've heard people say that they use polished rocks instead of crystals, or along with crystals. I was wondering if you use them in the same way, what's different about them, etc.
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Today former Congressman Ernest Istook testified before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee about the $105 billion slush fund in advance appropriations liberals tucked inside Obamacare. The $105 billion bypasses the traditional yearly budgeting process and is spread throughout the 2,700 page legislation. It took the Congressional Research Service (CRS) seven months to identify all the disparate funds and it was not until February (11 months after the bill passed) that all of the funds could be totaled up.
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has been beating the drum to raise awareness of this unprecedented level of advance spending. But the liberal media has been attacking her for calling it "hidden" funding. In reality, Rep. Bachmann said that "practically no Member of Congress even knew that $105 billion of funding was" in the bill. FactCheck says that this funding was known to "those who read the bill … including members of Congress." But does FactCheck really believe that any member of Congress read all 2,700 pages of the bill? Do they have any evidence at all that any member of Congress knew about the $105 billion figure before CRS published their report this February?
But more importantly, in their attempted take down of Rep. Bachmann, PolitiFact, FactCheck, and The Washington Post Fact Checker all confirm her underlying charge: the $105 billion exists. Poltifact writes: "We added up the spending Bachmann was referring to and got $104 billion — very close to her number."
And a note to The Washington Post Fact Checker: Former Congressman Ernest Istook served in the House of Representatives, not the Senate.


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On 20 June 1958 the Harpenden Free Press reported that:
"The history of the Harpenden swimming pool project goes back many years before the second world war, and each time the subject has been raised in local discussion, the price has risen accordingly. The last official verdict was given in late 1953, when Harpenden UDC estimated that about £40,000 would be needed and decided that this could not be found from the rates.
Batford did get its short-lived pool, fed by springs, on a more modest scale in the 1950s.
The Harpenden Free Press report continued:
"Mr F M Drake, a keen supporter of the idea in the past, wrote to the HFP in September 1955 and estimated that by cutting costs and equipment to an absolute minimum, the price might be brought down to £25,000.
"Mrs K Roberts, who has voluntarily organised the last two Public Hall dances in aid of the swimming pool fund, maintains that, with a real effort, Harpenden could have a swimming pool by next summer. The HFP records on this page the achievement of Bletchley people, who persuaded their Council and, when it came down to action, provided themselves with a pool in about six months' work – AT A COST OF ABOUT £8,000.
"It should be added that, after considerable debate, Harpenden Council finally decided that the pool should be situated in Rothamsted Park. There should, therefore, be no expensive problem of buying land."
Harpenden Swimming Pool Committee
Since it was made clear that Harpenden Urban District Council (HUDC) would not fund the project, the Harpenden Swimming Pool Committee was set up with Cllr Leslie T Fowler as Chairman, Mr R P Ravasio (a teacher at Manland School) as Secretary, Mr A L Wright as Hon. Treasurer and, and Mr H Pettingale (HUDC surveyor) as Hon, Engineer.
Much of the finance came from public fundraising, such as a regular weekly lottery, dances at the Public Hall, jumble sales, raffles and contributions gathered through children in the primary schools.
The funding brochure waxed lyrical:
"No setting is more fitting for a swimming pool than Harpenden's lovely Rothamsted Park. There, on an open greensward which catches the sun throughout the day, children and adults can swim and play in fresh air far away from busy roads [unlike the Silver Cup Pond!] and bricks and mortar. The site is spacious and enables plenty of open grass to be added to the area of the pool itself for picnics and games by those not actually in the water.
"The pool blends well into the character of Rothamsted Park – half sports arena, half green open space – typical of what Harpenden prizes so highly.
Money was raised – initially by a bank loan secured by Harpenden Urban District Council – but the Swimming Pool Committee have accepted responsibility for repaying all of the money, which is being raised by voluntary efforts of all kinds and by subscription."
In June 1959 there was a carnival procession through the High Street, on the way to the ceremony to cut the first turf in Rothamsted Park.
Opening, 7 May 1960
The Swimming Pool Committee formally invited the clerk, officers and members of Harpenden Council to the opening ceremony on Saturday, 7 May 1960.
The pool became very popular – in fine weather at least – and was heated from 1962 onwards. The opening period was from mid April to the end of September. Tickets on weekdays, at 1s 6d (7p) for adults and 9d (3.5p) for children and pensioners, allowed bathers to spend the whole day there (from 9am to 8pm) though the hire of a deck chair was for half a day at a time, at 1s 0d (5p). On Saturdays and Sundays there were morning and afternoon sessions. At times the pools became quite crowded.
Swimming lessons were organised. In 1962 the Herts Advertiser reported that attendance had increased by 41% on the previous year, but there was a dispute over preferential treatment being given to private swimming lessons. During the 1970s a learner pool was added at the eastern end of the complex.
In 1964 the pool was used for baptisms by Harpenden Evangelical church (LHS archives cutting from HFP, 12 June 1964, BF26A.6). Schools organised swimming lessons, and we have photos from Manland School swimming galas.
Naomi Summers recalled, in 2016, that "I used to spend all summers up there and I learnt to swim in the learner pool in a week of lessons and that was it – I could swim aged 5." Bronwen Mitchell remembers that "We used to spend hours at the open air pool. Going in the late afternoon when it was raining and we were the only ones there as well as joining everyone else at the height of summer."
Campaign for and against a covered pool
From early on there was talk of covering the pool, and by the mid 1990s, when the contract for running the pool was up for renewal, plans were underway. As the Harpenden Advertiser report of 14 December 1994 pointed out, "The facilities are all ageing and are in need of regular capital investment if they are to be maintained in a reasonable condition and continue to provide what people want."
However, the idea of a covered pool was not welcomed by all, and a Harpenden Pool Campaign – a cross section of the local community from mothers with young children to retired professionals – organised an exhibition in October 1995, pointing out the shortcomings of the plans the St Albans District Council was then consulting on. Objectors pointed to
- the lack of an indoor learner pool
- the loss of the outdoor pool
- the relocation of the creche to the first floor
- the inadequate changing facilities
- the inadequate spectator seating
There was heated debate in the local press, and the plans were modified to include a learner pool and fitness centre within the covered pool area, and to maintain the outdoor paddling pool and grassy surrounds for summer use. The brand new pool opened on 2 January 1999.
The future?
Ambitious plans for the extension of the Swimming Pool and redevelopment of the Sports Centre have emerged during 2016, once again arousing controversy – and nostalgia for the days of the heated open air pool of 1960.


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Today, the Tennessee State Senate unanimously voted to pass, as amended, House Joint Resolution 108 (HJR0108). The resolution "Urges Congress to recognize Tennessee's sovereignty under the tenth amendment to the Constitution."
The State House passed the resolution on 05-26-09 by a vote of 85-2.
Tennessee joins Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho and Oklahoma – as the sixth state to have both their House and Senate pass a resolution in support of the 10th Amendment.
The final vote was 31-0. (h/t Steve Rowland)
Read the final version of the resolution below:
WHEREAS, the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States reads as follows: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the peopleâ€; and
WHEREAS, the Tenth Amendment defines the total scope of federal power as being that specifically granted by the Constitution of the United States and no more; and
WHEREAS, the scope of power defined by the Tenth Amendment means that the federal government was created by the states specifically to be an agent of the states; and
WHEREAS, today, in 2009, the states are demonstrably treated as agents of the federal government; and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court has ruled in New York v. United States, 112 S. Ct. 2408 (1992), that Congress may not simply commandeer the legislative and regulatory processes of the states; now, therefore,
CONCURRING, that we hereby affirm Tennessee's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a committee of conference and correspondence be appointed by the Speaker of the House and of the Senate, which shall have as its charge to communicate the preceding resolution to the legislatures of the several states, to assure them that this State continues in the same esteem of their friendship and to call for a joint working group between the states to enumerate the abuses of authority by the federal government and to seek repeal of the assumption of powers and the imposed mandates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker and the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of Tennessee's Congressional delegation.
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(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.
(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall -
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the -
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact.
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.
(6) Interest.
(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if -
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).
(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on -
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.
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Tibetan Burnings Rise to 70
Another Tibetan teenager burned himself to death Saturday in protest against Chinese rule in Gansu province in the eighth self-immolation this week, sources said.
The latest burning brings to 70 the total number of self-immolations highlighting opposition to Chinese rule in Tibetan populated areas.
The protests this week are believed to have been timed to send a powerful signal to the Chinese Communist Party which is holding its 18th Party Congress in Beijing to endorse a once-in-a-decade leadership change, Tibetan groups said.
On Saturday, 19-year-old Gonpo Tsering set himself alight in front of a monastery in Tsoe (in Chinese, Hezuo) in the Kanlho (Gannan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture on Saturday, a Tibetan source told RFA's Tibetan service.
As he burned, he called for "freedom for Tibetans, the return of [Tibet's spiritual leader] the Dalai Lama to Tibet and freedom of languages," the source said.
Monks and other local Tibetans had wanted to take Gonpo Tsering to hospital but his condition was too critical and he was instead taken home, where he died, the source said.
After the burning, "Chinese security bureau officers arrived at the scene and they started investigating and questioning the monks and local Tibetans," the source said.
News delayed
It took longer than usual for local Tibetans to relay the news of the self-immolation to those outside the Tsoe area due to communication curbs imposed by Chinese authorities, according to sources.
The burning was reported early Saturday by Chinese state news agency Xinhua.
"Owing to earlier self-immolations in Kanlho, there was a complete communication blackout, resulting in difficulty in getting details of the situation on the ground," the source said.
The past week saw the biggest number of Tibetan self-immolations since the burning protests began in February 2009.
Earlier this week, there were three burnings in Rebgong county (in Chinese, Tongren) in Qinghai province, including the fatal self-immolation of a 23-year-old mother, and those of three teenage monks in Sichuan province's Ngaba town and a man in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
One of the three monks—all of whom are from the Ngoshul monastery—died on the spot.
Families anxious
The two others were taken away in a serious condition by the Chinese authorities and are believed to be alive but their families were unable to see them, said Kanyag Tsering, a monk living in exile in India.
"Since they were not told anything about the condition of their boys and about the hospital to which they had been taken, everyone is so worried about them," he said.
The monks of the Ngoshul Monastery have also been barred from visiting the homes of the three monks and performing prayers for them.
"There is a heavy military presence outside the Ngoshul Monastery and surrounding areas of Gomang subdivision [in which the burnings occurred]," Kanyag Tsering said
Student protests
On Friday, several thousand Tibetan students had taken to the streets in Rebgong county, shouting slogans calling for "equality of nationalities and freedom of languages" and demanding the return of the Dalai Lama, who is living in exile in India.
A day earlier, about 700 students pulled down Chinese flags hoisted on top of their school building in Dowa township and in the township's government office.
The Central Tibetan Administration, as the Tibetan government-in-exile in India is called, said the rising number of self-immolations underscore "political repression, economic marginalization, environmental destruction, and cultural assimilation" problems facing Tibetans.
"Chinese leaders selected during the 18th Party Congress must recognize that China's hardline policies in Tibet have utterly failed and only through dialogue can a peaceful and lasting solution be found," Lobsang Sangay, the head of the exile government, said this week.
"We firmly believe that an end to repression will effectively end the cycle of self-immolation," he said.
Reported by RFA's Tibetan service. Translated by Dorjee Damdul and Rigdhen Dolma. Written in English by Parameswaran Ponnudurai.


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NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo is again mining its partnership with Taco Bell, with plans to start selling the Mexican chain's popular Mountain Dew Baja Blast drinks in bottles and cans for the first time next month.
The soda and snack food company says it's planning a national TV ad for the drink, which will be available for a limited time starting May 5. Reports of the bottled version of Baja Blast — the second most popular drink at Taco Bell — began circulating among Mountain Dew fans after a photo of it appeared online. The bottles, which contain a neon greenish liquid, bear a small Taco Bell logo above the name.
PepsiCo and Yum Brands Inc., which owns Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, didn't disclose terms of the agreement or how sales will be divided. PepsiCo is beverage supplier for Yum, which it spun off in 1997. That means PepsiCo benefits when Yum's restaurant chains sell more drinks. The companies are hoping the cans and bottles of Baja Blast at supermarkets and retail outlets will boost awareness of the drink's availability at Taco Bell among Mountain Dew fans.
The latest offering comes after the successful launch of Taco Bell's Doritos-flavored tacos in 2012, which were developed in partnership with PepsiCo's Frito-Lay unit. PepsiCo followed up by offering Doritos in a "Taco Bell" flavor for a limited time last spring. Since then, Taco Bell has been looking at other ways to team up with Frito-Lay, including a test of "Quesdilla Dippers" that people dip in nacho cheese then crushed, spicy Fritos.
As for drinks, Taco Bell offers a variety of unique PepsiCo drinks at its more than 6,000 U.S. restaurants. The chain's chief marketing officer, Chris Brandt, said the exclusive drinks have helped increase the company's beverage sales, even as soda sales have declined in the broader market. He noted that people are more likely to buy drinks when they're available exclusively at the chain.
Baja Blast was developed exclusively for Taco Bell 10 years ago. Brandt said the drink's citrus flavor pairs well with the chain's food.


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Jennifer Lawrence has uneven breasts.
"I got a chest X-ray of my lungs and discovered that my breasts are uneven," the Silver Linings Playbook star recently told Jimmy Kimmel.
The Oscar-nominated actress added that while the asymmetry of her breasts doesn't particularly upset her, she hopes that "no one will ever see my breasts in an X-ray."
As it turns out, Lawrence isn't alone. In fact, it's rather common for women to experience breast asymmetry, says David Kaufman, MD, Chief of Breast Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital on New York's Long Island. And like Lawrence, most women aren't aware they have it.
"You live with it. You see it, feel it, touch it, every day," Dr. Kaufman explains, "but it takes a trained eye to see something you might not recognize."
In many non-severe cases of asymmetry, the difference in size is so subtle that it can be measured in centimeters or millimeters, says New York City-based plastic surgeon Stafford Broumand, M.D. No wonder it's hard to tell.
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"You just have to be perceptive," Dr. Broumand says. "Most people's faces aren't symmetric either."
According to Dr. Kaufman, some women with breast asymmetry first discover a variation because they are experiencing pain or discomfort on one side of the body, especially if they wear bras with underwire. Frequently, women size their bras off the smaller breast, which results in the squeezing and subsequent discomfort of the larger breast, Dr. Kaufman explains.
So what causes the variation in breast size? The list ranges from musculoskeletal structure to the presence of certain diseases. Misaligned posture, hormones, genetics, breast feeding or pregnancy, and in rare cases, tumor or infection are the most common causes of breast asymmetry, says Dr. Kaufman.
"It's not a medical problem as much as it is a cosmetic issue," Dr. Kaufman says, pointing out that the biggest impact may be on a woman's self-confidence. "They're self-conscious in and out of clothing," he says.
If you're one of the many women who has slightly different breast sizes, there are several things you can do about it.
"You can do nothing, and that is a great option," says Dr. Broumand, who also recommends getting creative with your clothing if asymmetry is making it difficult to get the perfect fit.
Short of a full-blown surgical procedure, options to even out asymmetrical breasts including tightening the skin and injecting a bit of fat, Dr. Broumand says.
Looking and feeling your best is one thing, but are asymmetric breasts a cause for concern?
Noticing a slight variation in breast size does not mean there's any reason to panic, Dr. Kaufman says "However, [you] shouldn't ignore it."
And as Dr. Broumand adds, "Generally no, but yes it can be. If you're at an age or high-risk factor, a change in the shape of the breast should be looked into."
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The NHS Health Check is offered to everyone aged 40 to 74 to prevent premature death from:
It does this by checking for warning signs that your risk of these health conditions is higher than average. You can then be given lifestyle advice, and possibly medical treatment, to bring your risk down.
Some warning signs of cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, are "silent", which means they have no symptoms. So, you can feel well even though your risk is raised.
It's also designed to look for the early signs of dementia.
By attending your NHS Health Check, such "silent" problems can be uncovered and treated.
As with any medical information about you, your NHS Health Check results will be treated confidentially.
However, having an NHS Health Check does not guarantee that you will not get a serious health problem such as heart disease or stroke. It only tells you your risk of this happening and advises you on how you can lower your risk.
As with medical tests or advice of any kind, there are small drawbacks to having an NHS Health Check:
- you may be falsely reassured by the results or advice – for example, your overall risk score might be better than average even though your body mass index (BMI) or cholesterol are high
- you may be worried by the results you're given, especially if much of it is based on factors you cannot control, such as illnesses that run in your family
- you may not receive the right follow-up tests or treatment
It's natural to worry about what your test results may show. But a better approach is to try to balance the benefits of an NHS Health Check against the possible drawbacks.
Benefits of an NHS Health Check
The tests work
The tests that form part of the NHS Health Check have been proven by large, long-term studies to be able to detect serious health problems and work out your risk of getting these problems.
Knowing your risk factors helps you
Finding out you have a risk factor for a health condition can be really helpful because you can take action to improve your health.
For example, if you find out your blood pressure is too high, you can make lifestyle changes to lower it, such as:
It may also prevent cancer and respiratory illness
The NHS Health Check is mainly aimed at lowering your risk of getting cardiovascular illnesses (diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels) such as heart disease and stroke.
But the risk factors for heart disease and stroke are often the same as risk factors for other conditions, including preventable cancers and respiratory illness. So the NHS Health Check could reduce your chance of getting certain cancers and respiratory illness too.
You get a one-to-one health chat
The NHS Health Check gives you an opportunity to sit down with a health professional and talk about your health.
There's good evidence that spending time with a doctor or another healthcare professional to discuss exercise and other lifestyle issues can have real long-term benefits.
Risks of having an NHS Health Check
Too much or too little treatment
There has been concern that the NHS Health Check could potentially lead to over- or under-treatment.
The cardiovascular risk score you are given at the end of your Health Check is only an estimate of how likely you are to get certain illnesses in the future.
While the chances are small, an inaccurate risk score may mean that you receive treatment you do not really need. Or, it could mean that you do not get the treatment you could benefit from.
Does the NHS Health Check save lives?
There is discussion about how many lives are saved and how much disability is reduced by the NHS Health Check.
We do not yet know whether NHS Health Checks save lives, but the latest research suggests:
- for every 30 to 40 people having an NHS Health Check, 1 person is diagnosed with high blood pressure
- for every 80 to 200 people having a Health Check, 1 person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- for every 6 to 10 people having a Health Check, 1 person is identified as being at high risk of cardiovascular disease
Furthermore, these problems were successfully found almost 3 times as often in people who had an NHS Health Check than in those who did not.
Balancing the pros and cons
The NHS Health Check is routinely offered free of charge to eligible people because it's believed the potential benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
By picking up hidden health problems and tackling them early, you will live longer and in better health.
The older you are the higher your risk, so you could benefit more from attending your NHS Health Check appointment.
On balance, having the NHS Health Check is much safer than not having it.
Further information
Video: NHS Health Check – Nichola's story
Watch this video to find out how the NHS Health Check helped Nichola to change her life for the better.
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26 States Join Suit Against Obamacare
January 20, 2011
Virginia Federal Judge had ruled unconstitutional the mandate to purchase health insurance.
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January 20, 2011
Six more states joined a lawsuit in Florida against President Obama's health care overhaul on Tuesday, meaning more than half of the country is challenging the law.
The announcement was made as House members in Washington, led by Republicans, debated whether to repeal the law.
The six additional states joined Florida and 19 others in the legal action, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
"It sends a strong message that more than half of the states consider the health care law unconstitutional and are willing to fight it in court," she said in a statement.
The states claim the health care law is unconstitutional and violates people's rights by forcing them to buy health insurance by 2014 or face penalties.
Government attorneys have said the states do not have standing to challenge the law and want the case dismissed.
Lawsuits have been filed elsewhere. A federal judge in Virginia ruled in December that the insurance-purchase mandate was unconstitutional, though two other federal judges have upheld the requirement. It's expected the Supreme Court will ultimately have to resolve the issue.
"It is important to note that two of the three courts that have reviewed this law on the merits have found it constitutional, and those decisions –as well as two others the government prevailed on — are pending in courts of appeal. At the same time, trial courts in additional cases have dismissed numerous challenges on jurisdictional and other grounds that have not been appealed," Justice Department spokeswoman Tracy Schmaler said.
Meanwhile, the White House dismissed an expected vote on repealing the law, saying the Republicans' push was not a serious legislative effort. Democrats have a majority in the Senate and they have said they will block repeal in that chamber.
In the Florida case, the states also argue the federal government is violating the Constitution by forcing a mandate on the states without providing money to pay for it. They say the new law gives the state's the impossible choice of accepting the new costs or forfeiting federal Medicaid funding.
Florida U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson could rule later this month whether he will grant a summary judgment in favor of the states or the Obama administration without a trial.
Florida's former Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum filed the lawsuit just minutes after President Obama signed the 10-year, $938 billion health care bill into law in March. He chose a court in Pensacola, one of Florida's most conservative cities. The nation's most influential small business lobby, the National Federation of Independent Business, also joined the suit.
Joining the coalition in the Florida case were: Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Ohio, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The other states that are suing are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington.


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If the first go at a Hunters Point hearing was heavy on skepticism, Round Two last night went a little more in the opposite direction — incredulous praise, according to the SF Examiner. Megadeveloper Lennar expects to shower upon Bayview and Hunters Point a hurricane of community benefits: $120 million for affordable housing, $10 million for local schools, a $3.5 million scholarship fund, and $2 million for "health programs and a range of community facilities (an African marketplace and amphitheater) and other sweeteners." So sweet are the sweeteners, in fact, that one commissioner couldn't help but feel there might be something in the candy the nice stranger's offering us: "Is it going to be doable?" he asked. "I've never seen a community-benefits package like this." Compare to last month, when commissioners felt like they were being walked through a marketing — rather than informational — presentation. Anyway, the mayor's office says that one thing is different for Hunters Point: the city will mandate that a certain proportion of workers be hired from the city, rather than just ask nicely.
· Shipyard redevelopment project yields ample benefits [SF Examiner]
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· Hunters Point Report Drops, 49ers Stadium Still in the Works [Curbed SF]
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