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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by mikhail1973, Jun 19, 2009.
Can anyone name any impact players that could be available at the 15?
First, I believe Kwame Brown is decent, but in need of some consistency, just like everyone else on the team. He is capable of being an impact player. I also believe that impact players can come off the bench. Will Bynum, in my opinion, is an impact player. I thought, because of Hunter's defense, he was an impact player. Unfortunately, being an impact didn't come every night. Everywhere I'm reading says Mullens is a project with a poor work ethic, in a mediocre draft class. We need someone Kwame can back up, not the other way around. Unfortunately, Chandler possibly has a "Hill" ankle. But, I would look for a starting center in the free agency. Everyone is getting down on Tay. He's been called an over rated defender along with other negaitve comments. I haven't look at the minutes or number of starts, but I believe tay is the team's iron man. Injuries? Absences? Has he ever had a decent back up? There are a number of players who play out of position, but it seems tay is called to do more for the team than any other Piston. the majority believes he has more value as trade bait than a team member. I don't think so. In saying all of that, if I had to choose at #15, it would be Earl Clark. The only reason I would trade Tay is if he is holding the team back from "running".
Perhaps Joe wants to draft Mullens because he heard a rumor that BJ's name is also his nickname. The way I see it, if we are going to waste the #15 on a ridiculous pick there may as well be a ridiculous reason why we did it.
Giving someone a promise makes a draft prospect happy. Past experience tells me the Pistons are not an organization that cares about making players happy. Most recent example is Rips extension and trading Chauncey two days later! Would assume that "the promise" puts us in a better position for a reason too complicated to figure out at this point.....perhaps it convinces someone ahead of us to draft Mullens. We can sit here and talk about Mullens all day but if you ask me I will guarantee that we will not draft him IMO. Sports business, like any other business requires a certain level of shadiness in order to be a step ahead.
It keeps the kid from working out from other teams that might otherwise pick him before you do. Many times (not always though) a kid that receives a "promise" from an NBA team promptly shuts it down until draft day. It keeps an underclassman that is on the bubble (stay in school or commit) in the draft by ensuring him and his agent that he will be a first round pick. Stuff like that.
We were in need of a big man in 2003 and our # 2 selection was the worst top 5 draft pick so far of this short century. Why duplicate it again on a project? We have drafted projects in Darko, Amir, Sharpe and Samb and none of them have panned out or made an impact on this or any team. Either take the best player available and use him as trade bait or take the best forward available who can possibly start by midseason. I would rather go with Darren Daye's son if we are going to waste a pick on a project...at least he has some NBA DNA in him as oppose to some one with poor skills.
1) I agree completely however....... 2) How dare you forget about TRENT PLAISTED?!?!?!?
That's definitely a possibility as well. Maybe the promise wasn't that we would draft him, but that we would draft him for someone else.
But wouldn't that be a disadvantage to the kid...wouldn't he usually want to be drafted higher? Plus...don't teams sometimes go back on their promises? That could cost the kid several positions on where he was drafted too because teams wouldn't draft him if he didn't work out for them. I dunno. I agree with Max. I don't get it.
Not unless they want to ruin their rep with agents going forwards in their career as GM. That's big. You're only as good as your word. Screw one agent/kid, and none of them trust you going forward. Word is bond in this business if you want to stay around for a while.
This is a good question... we saw this two years ago from DX (Stuckey)... at some point you start believing certain sources.... DX does a little more homework... Joe would be naive to think that this wouldn't leak out to the media (from the draftee?). Of course we don't know the possible smokescreens that could possibly weedout some potential trade partners. We have seen this script before... and they didn't lie. For the record I'm a 100% ok with drafting the freshman Mullens.... worse case is that bigs tend to garner nicer trade returns.... we did get Stuck from Darko after several years of towel waiving.
Even the usually disregarded Peter Vecsey was the first one to report the Pistons aqcuisition of Rasheed Wallace. Broken clock territory? I don't think so.
Once again, this draft is extremely weak. As a result, anyone taken here is going to be a project. You cannot compare this pick, number 15 in the 2009 draft, to Darkos #2 pick in one on of the greatest draft classes of all time. In my opinion, if you have the worst front courts in the NBA (with current projected lineup) why not take a 7 footer with the 15 pick. No one has answered the question proposed by another poster, who do you take with the 15th pick who is better or ready to contribute right now? Only one I could see with enough of a college resume is Tyler Hansbrough. However, there has to be a reason so many scouts want to pass on him.
Earl Clark
EXACTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTLY.....NAME ONE BIG MAN who dominated in the NBA AFTER NOT dominating in College!!!???
Dwight Howard
The Oakland Press Blogs: NBA Nuggets: BIG MAN GUARANTEE?
Well if you're gonna be a smart-bum about it you might as well go back to the OG, Moses Malone.
Interesting. Here's a look at the various possibilities involving the promise and trades of the 15 pick. I must say the one that seems most Piston-like is drafting Mullens and then trading he and Amir to OKC for the #25 pick. Nothing says Piston like a trade down in a week draft. Detroit Piston draft rumors, pieces of a puzzle - Full-Court Press
Thanks all. It does make more sense now. Something like if Dumars does promise to take him then it may influence the draft to have him fall down to #15.
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Bought a Rodgers Sporting Goods snow cover. Used it for a morning shoot, and it turned yellow from being exposed to the sun. Anyone else have an issue with this. Gonna try and see if Rodgers will exchange it.
Seems like all this chinese made goods never get field tested prior to the actual hunter using it.

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|Bar none, users of WebSphere CloudBurst are experiencing unprecedented deployment times for the environments they dispense through the appliance. The fact that we say you can deploy meaningful enterprise application environments in a matter of minutes is far beyond just marketing literature. Our users prove it everyday. However, just because they are deploying things faster than ever does not mean they are content to rest on those achievements. They want to push the envelope, and I love it.
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Tears can be shed over any edition of the newspaper.
That's because each paper includes death notices. These brief summaries of lives lived hint at the sadness behind them with a detailed listing of loved ones. In the jargon of obituaries, the people left with grief are called survivors.
With the beginning of a new calendar year, it's common to review the 12 months that we all just survived. Often, grief plays a part in that recap.
In 2010, the deaths of colleagues, extended family, friends, acquaintances and fellow church members resulted in trips to local funeral homes.
As you read this, you can't tell but there's been a long, reflective pause since the previous sentence was completed.
Overcome by a rush of memories as mind called up the warm eyes of my great-aunt, Nell Harper, followed by memories of encouraging words from Ronnie Proffitt plus history lessons learned from Vincent Kieta's stories and then a chuckle prompted by laughs shared more than two decades ago with Steven J. Paul, who invested a large portion of his short life producing news stories for local readers.
Just last Monday, the funeral home parking lots in my hometown overflowed due to showings of affection and support for the families to two men who impacted my life.
My family knew Louis Basham by his nickname, Junior. Not far from my home, he ran a big farm and owned a big brick house that sat on a big hill. Not surprisingly, he cast a big shadow. Jobs that he created as a farmer, businessman and investor directly impacted my family. I knew him best as a father of friends who allowed us to play basketball in the loft of his new barn until the winter light bill arrived. He also established the Red Hill Barn Dance that provided more than a decade of wholesome fun for hundreds, including my grandfather. After my grandmother's death, Reedie found his way out of his own grief, in part, as a regular fan enjoying those weekend gatherings.
Harold Bennett made a life as an independent businessman in Radcliff. Like many people who attend North Hardin High School, he arrived in the community thanks to a parent's Army assignment. Because diplomas are handed out alphabetically, he graduated from North Hardin High School about 27 minutes before me. While we had known each other for four decades, I really only came to "know" and fully appreciate Harold in the past year. I found him to be a man of deep interest and abundant concern – perhaps it should be called love – for Radcliff. He often would call to discuss policies, politics, police or countless other points of interest. He consistently focused on betterment of the community.
On any given day, any one of you could share stories like that about people in the obituary list. We know that these people are precious to you. That's why we continually emphasize that publication of obituaries is not about processing information. In this act, we are the custodians of memories, which demand respect and exceptional care.
With each notice, the newspaper's reputation for accuracy is on the line. The importance is something we understand on a human level, not just as journalists.
Periodically, our handling processes and reviewed and discussed. Beginning next week that will have a noticeable impact online at www.thenewsenterprise.com. Through the many versions of the newspaper's web presence, obits have been process and published in long lists just like the print edition. Going forward, you will find each person's notice posted individually online.
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We hope that 2011 will be a year of happiness and prosperity for you all. Should sadness strike, please remember that behind the newspaper page are people who understand your pain and care about each word that goes on to Page A4.
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Have you ever noticed how much food there is around Christmas? Everywhere you look and even in the great classic movies — tables of food and desserts.
I probably notice food a little more than most people because of my work, but if you take a minute to look around, it won't be long before you start noticing how your office, bank and other places turn into a giant cruise ship buffet the next couple days.
Anything you possibly could want, some festive delights that only come out once a year and wonderful treats tempting us to sneak another bite and enjoy a little more. In just the last week, our tables at the office have been graciously filled with sausage biscuits, doughnuts, cakes and some no-bake cookies. All those treats with a fresh brewed cup of coffee and we all had a different outlook on the day.
I'm not sure how the tradition of food got so wrapped up in Christmas. I am happy it has, but have you ever stopped to ponder how we all end up so foundered during the holidays? Three kings, three gifts — no smorgasbord anywhere and I don't remember a first supper painting, however, I do think St. Nicholas started something a 1,000 or so years later.
No matter how it got started, food is a special part of our being and believe it or not we still have many caring "St. Nicks" in our community today. They are the happy ones quietly lending a hand without being noticed, volunteering to pack bags of meals for kids and even making sure the elderly have food in their cupboards. They look a lot like your friends and neighbors and are inspired for different reasons yet all know that a big heart and a warm hand go a long way no matter the need.
Food brings people together and the joy of Christmas is something that brings out the best in all of us — but it doesn't have to be just one time a year. Why not pick several times a year and do random acts of kindness to unsuspecting people that need a little help? Chocolate cake, notes of thanks and thoughtful inexpensive gifts are just as appreciated in June as they are in December.
So this year, when you grab that extra bourbon ball, I also hope you'll grab a pen, mark your calendar and remember how food and random acts of kindness brings people together year around.
It's a contagious act that will make a difference not only in someone else's life, but also your own.
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The patch you've all been waiting for has been released yesterday!
Highlights for Onrpgers
-Berserker knockback is removed from the level 1 weapon. Higher-level weapons grant the Berserker the knockback feature.
-Matchmaker-Low-level matches on the small maps will be played with 6v6 instead of 10v10.
-New bonus experience system awards any matches played during the long hours of the night with extra experience. will now only allow up to 2 of each class in each team.
-Amulet slots are now unlocked every 5 levels, with the first slot becoming available at level 5.
-Level 4 big maps played more frequently
Low level matches have become much harder. The sides are much more even. Your team really has to pull together and play together. I spent all day yesterday watching a low level stream, and streaming low level gameplay (1-9) and managed to pull off 3 amazing comebacks from over 400 points down, and have watched other amazing come backs. But most the matches have been very close and intense. Teamwork because of the new matchmaker has become a beautiful thing.
I cannot wait to try out the new map and gamemode.
If you guys haven't checked out Panzar yet, they added a refer a friend program: Warning, this is my referral link.
Right now in the store you can get a goodie bag that includes 7 days premium for 25 crystals, and 100 HP pots for 10 crystals. <3
The first 4 Onrpgers to PM me may receive a code to start a new account with 100 free crystals!
This patch solves many of our wants. A reason to play at night (bonus exp); so now more players are online for NA players to get quick matches.
Beserkers were nerfed at low levels. Until they get their first weapon (level 4) you can finally relax and learn the ropes of the game.
Matches won't be unbalanced according to classes. You won't have like 20 orcs on one team and all mages on the other. Each class is capped to 2, and once in a while you get 3 of the same class. Completely balanced the matchmaker, now you really see personal skill, and teamwork skill. It has been amazing.
Patch Notes
By popular demand, the Social tab, including the chat channels, is now accessible during combat and queuing!
-The Social tab is now available automatically during the queue time for characters on level 4 and higher.
-To open the Social tab in combat, use the hotkey ("C" by default.)
Recruit-A-Friend system is now available!
Under the Social tab, players can now invite friends to join Panzar, and will gain the following bonuses:
-For each level the recruit gains, the veteran gains bonus gold.
-For each crystal purchase the recruit makes, the veteran will receive a bonus worth 5% of the purchase. Additionally, if your recruit recruits even more players, you also get a 5% bonus of all their crystal purchases!
Item and Consumables Kits are introduced to the Shop:
-Potion Kits of 50 and 100 potions, for 6 and 10 crystals. Potions can no longer be bought individually!
-Amulet Kits with one of every amulet, for 100 crystals for 7d amulets and 250 crystals for 30d amulets.
-Rune Kits of 11 runes of one type, 45 crystals for 7d runes and 135 crystals for 30d runes.
-Recruit's Kit for 25 crystals: Recruit's Kit includes a week's Premium Account, four level 1 items and four runes of each type. This Kit can only be purchased once per account.
-Discount tags on the Kits show the save when compared to individual purchases.
Crafting changes:
-All the recipes have been removed from the shop and are now automatically added to every character once the required level is reached.
-Crystal cost of buying missing resources for crafting is now dependent on the price of the item being crafted. Following this, resources can no longer be bought individually.
-Drop rate reduced for potion crafting resources.
-You can now choose which piece of identical armor to use for crafting.
General and Interface:
-Low-level matches on the small maps will be played with 6v6 instead of 10v10.
-New bonus experience system awards any matches played during the long hours of the night with extra experience.
-Invert Mouse option has been added to the "Game" options.
-Ignore-option has been added to the chat. Click on the character's name and choose "Ignore" to add them to your blacklist.
-Option for 3d Premium Account has been removed.
Map changes:
-New map is added to the map pool: "Toxic Bay", with a new game mode "Mechanism".
-In the "Mechanism" mode, teams scramble to first claim the device, and then set it up on a predestined location. Once the device is placed, the team needs to defend it while the opponents seek to bring it down so they can plant a device of their own.
-On Meteor-mode maps, the entire team now receive bonus experience when the team scores.
-On Meteor-mode maps, teams will now score when carrying the meteor at the goal area. Also, teams can no longer score an own goal.
-On Meteor-mode maps, going through the Portal will now remove the invulnerability buff. Speed buff is not affected.
-Initial match time has been decreased to 12 minutes on "Meteor Hunt" and to 10 minutes on "Sandstorm Temple". On both maps, 5 minutes are added to the timer when the losing team scores.
-Stones have been remodeled and fixed in the "Orc Burgwall" map.
-A bridge has been added to the red side of "Jungle Village".
-Time to capture a point on the "Siege of the Swamp Fort" and "Alchemists' Citadel" has been increased.
-Capturing points 2 and 3 on "Alchemists' Citadel" will award more time to the attacking team.
-Numerous fixes to map physics and environment.
-Using TNT to blow up enemies will grant you experience.
-Level 4-10 Weapon and Armor crafts now require copper. Copper is available as loot from level 3 onwards.
-Overall gold gain is balanced to match the recipe changes.
-Matchmaker will now only allow up to 2 of each class in each team.
-Tesla Poles and Traps will award any kills to their owner. However, they will no longer award class points for hitting invulnerable targets.
-Berserker knockback is removed from the level 1 weapon. Higher-level weapons grant the Berserker the knockback feature.
-Character's speed attribute no longer affects the time it takes to drink a potion - all characters take the same time to down a potion.
Amulet changes:
-Amulet slots are now unlocked every 5 levels, with the first slot becoming available at level 5.
-Existing amulets that the character can no longer use after the above changes will be refunded to players with 5 crystals/days left on amulets.
-When purchased, an amulet will be placed into the inventory, and the expiration timer only starts when the amulet is equipped.
-Amulets cannot be unequipped, but a new amulet can replace them.
Bug Fixes:
-"Instant Freeze" and "Purification" are now cast instantly, as intended.
-Meteor can no longer be caught mid-air.
-Traps and mines can no longer be placed under cannons.
-Trap team colors will now display correctly in all cases.
-Matchmaker will now correctly replace players who have left the match.
-Further fixes to the "stuck animation" issues. Character animations may still get stuck at some points, restarting the game will solve the issue.
-Fixed a bug with the "Enter the Battle" button not always working.
-Fixed a bug causing two soundtracks to play simultaneously.


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I'm currently pursuing fulltime an Assoc. degree in English. I would also like to get TEFL (or TESOL, etc.) certified so that I can teach English in some of the former Soviet Bloc countries.
Would an Assoc. degree and TEFL certification--combined with my decade's worth of previous experience teaching and consulting in the computer industry--be enough to get me a job in one of the former Soviet Bloc countries in central or eastern Europe?
I would only need enough to get by; I have lived outside the USA before and can live very cheaply with few amenities. I would have no problem living in one of the less "popular" countries (Moldova, Albania, etc.) for 2-3 years, and in fact would probably enjoy it.
My reason for wanting to live in this part of the world is to learn about their cultures and to work on a book project, so as long as I can afford a small rental with a yard for outdoor cooking, I'll be fine. I don't require modern conveniences, just a wood or propane stove and a clean water source would do me fine. :)
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I purchased a new P938 a couple of weeks ago and noticed that the mag was really hard to load. Bought a couple more mags from sig and they are the same. My 2022 and my P238 are not this way. Is there a reason the mag spring is so stiff on the P938?
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I found the same thing on my Extreme. Both 6 and 7 are very stiff, much harder than my Ruger. My buddy bought a Glock 19 and he was loading both 15 round mags faster than I was loading one of mine. Although, he said his Kimber Solo was pretty stiff as well. I agree with the 50 round comment.
I loaded both mags and am hoping the spring will lessen under constant pressure.
My Ruger Speed Loader is a little sloppy, but looks like it will work. Didn't have it when we went to the range, as we went right after purchasing. His Glock Speed Loader was too sloppy for the single stack, and he didn't even use it for loading his magazine.
What I did like was how the P938 shot! Feels great, no problems, right out of the box.
Have not found a single stack loader. Seeing some of the new thumb loaders, anyone have any experience with these on a single stack?
A brand new spring will "take a set," after its first use. That is, it will become a small percent shorter than its length new. But it won't lose any strength.
Springs lose strength only after repeated flexings: in a pistol magazine's case, after repeated loading and unloading.
Merely leaving a magazine loaded will accomplish nothing.
Guess I need to start shooting it a lot!
Maglula mag loader.........
I've never had that problem with mine. Sorry... no help.
I just got a new Shield. The gun is hard to rack and the magazines are very difficult to hand load. I opened the magazines and checked out the springs. After fooling with them I decided to cut off several turns of the springs using a Dremel tool wheel. It is better and I can load the first few rounds by hand with no problem - but I still can't load it to full capacity by hand. I have ordered a magazine loader.
While you're at it, you had better buy some new magazine springs.
When you hacked off some spring length with your trusty Dremel, you set the magazines to misfeed and jam up your pistol.
I strongly suggest that you not place a life dependency upon that pistol, until you replace those magazine springs.
The Dremel tool is a trap for unwary beginning gunsmiths. It can make drastic, harmful changes with all too little effort.
I have the same problem with my p938. I can load up to 4 rounds, maybe 5 comfortably. I picked up an ADCO superthumb for 8.00 at my LGS. Does the job. It is a minimalist approach, but that is the only gun I have problems with. So, why spend 35.00 when I can spend 8.00 and get the job done.
All I can say is SPEED LOADER. Hand loading my M&P is impossible for me, and I play upright bass. I have to agree with Steve M1911A1 in that shortening the mag spring is a really bad idea. Those springs are what they are through design and testing. If a weaker spring would work as well believe me they would have included it.
The more rounds you try to cram in an all ready micro sized magazine will make it harder to cram more rounds in a micro sized magazine. There just isn't enough room for the guts/cartridges to travel.
I wouldn't own a gun that I needed tools to load the magazine. What happens when you are in real trouble and you're struggling to reload?
How much range time are you going to burn in a 200 round session struggling to reload while there are people who CAN reload their magazines waiting for their turn?


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Wow, you're in Sarasota? You should (if you feel like it) check out our Sunshine State Zinesters group. I was in the middle of trying to get a mini-distro going myself but planning on only carrying local Bay area stuff and selling it mostly locally (shows, record & coffee shops). Feel free to let me know if you interested in sending anything. Sorry, didn't mean to plug my own baby distro. That's exciting about yours, though. I'll send you something, I hope you like it.
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-Make sure you're willing to/able to shell out a bunch of cash at first. Don't expect to make it back, at least not right away. And you won't make much money, if any. Maybe enough to buy a coffee or something.
-Purchase all your supplies now, including envelopes, notepads, sharpies, folders, some kind of storage unit, and maybe stamps to mail out cash payments. I also have a postage scale, but that's optional.
-Be organized! It's really hard to keep up sometimes, but it is super important to have records of your orders, your inventory, who you stock, people's e-mails, addresses, who you have to pay, orders you need to complete, etc. If you're not organized, things will fall apart.
-I like to let people know, on the main page of my website, the last date I updated the catalog or site. This lets people know you're not defunct or in limbo or something.
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Abhidhamma View : Appearance of Signs
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CMA IX, p. 340-341:
When a beginner apprehends a particular sign from the earth disk, etc., that object is called the preliminary sign, and that meditation is called preliminary development (parikamma-bhaavanaa). When the sign has been thoroughly apprehended and enters into range of the mind door just as if it were seen by the eye, then it is called the learning sign(uggahanimitta), and that meditation becomes concentrated (bhaavanaa samaadhi).
When one is thus concentrated, one then applies oneself to meditation by means of that preliminary concentration based on that learning sign. As one does so, an object which is the counterpart of that (learning sign) becomes well established and fixed in the mind --(an object) which is freed of the flaws of the original object, reckoned as a concept, born of meditation. Then it is said that the counterpart sign has arisen.
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The Summer Peacebuilding Institute is offering a series of luncheons at which speakers will share their enthusiasm and learning from their work at the new frontiers of peacebuilding.
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May 21- Amy Knorr, CJP Alumni('09) and current Practice coordinator
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The one I currently have is a sort of a grey/blue/purple. It's an off brand, and it strikes me that a dickies suit or something might be better...
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With its mesmerising views, it's little wonder that this region was chosen to be the set for the Lord of the Rings. Take in the beauty of the city from the 328-metre Sky Tower where you can also base jump or leap off an inverted bungee. Go on to Queen Street, the main street towards downtown, and shop at the Queens Arcade. Then stop by the Auckland Town hall, a stroll away from Albert Park – home to the Auckland City Art Gallery, the Heritage Gallery, the New Gallery and the Bruce Wilkinson Collection. Southeast of the centre is the 202-acre Auckland Domain featuring some great must-sees, including the Auckland Museum.
For a 360-degree panorama of the city, go up Mount Eden, Auckland's highest natural point. Next, head towards Herne Bay and Ponsonby where chic cafes and bars offer excellent excuse to let your hair down. The 'living' Howick Historical Museum meanwhile is excellent for its charming period buildings. A stone's throw away, the Hauraki Gulf Islands, the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Islands hold their very own in their interpretations of enthralling beauty.


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- Counting only the economic value of fisheries, tourism, and shoreline protection, the costs of destroying 1km of coral reef ranges between US$137,000-1,200,000 over a 25-year period (World Resources Institute (WRI))
- Properly managed coral reefs can yield an average of 15 tonnes of fish and other seafood per square kilometre each year (WRI)
- Southeast Asia's coral reef fisheries alone are estimated to yield US$ 2.4 billion annually (WRI press release)
- More than 80% of the world's shallow reefs are severely over-fished (Australian Government Report (PDF file))
- 32 of the 34 recognised animal Phyla are found on coral reefs compared to 9 Phyla in tropical rainforests (Status of Coral Reefs of the World, GCRMN)
- Occupying less than one quarter of 1% of the marine environment, coral reefs are home to more than 25% of all known marine fish species (WRI Reefs at Risk)
- 58% of the world's coral reefs are potentially threatened by human activity (WRI Reefs at Risk)
- Coral reefs are found in 109 countries; significant reef degradation has occurred in 93 (Seaweb)
- From 1876-1979 only three bleaching events were recorded, whereas 60 are on record from 1980 until 1993 (Glynn, P.W. 1993. Coral reef bleaching: ecological perspectives. Coral Reefs 12:1-17); in 2002 more than 400 events were recorded (Reef education (Australia), UNEP)
- We have already lost 27% of the world's coral reefs. If present rates of destruction are allowed to continue, 60% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed over the next 30 years (Cesar, Degradation report, PDF file)
- More than 450 million people live within 60 kilometres of coral reefs, with the majority directly or indirectly deriving food and income from them (Seaweb)
- The total economic value of Indonesia 's reefs is estimated at US$1.6 billion annually (WRI press release)
- The total economic value of Philippine reefs is estimated at US$1.1 billion annually (WRI press release)
- Coral reefs in the Malacca Straits have an economic value of US$563 million (WRI press Release)
- Southeast Asia is considered the global epicentre of marine diversity. Its 100,000km2 of coral reefs (34% of the world's total) are home to over 600 of the 800 reef-building coral species in the world (WRI press release)
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Documentaries you have mentioned plus a few others and some books did it for me. The facts don't lie, you know?ReplyDelete
In case you want some info on what a diet change could do (for the better! none of the scary stuff!) I am doing an ebook giveaway- come check it out! http://revitalizewithstefania.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-raw-food-diet-ebook-giveaway.htmlReplies
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- AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Goodness. "Forks Over Knives" also rocked my world. I actually haven't eaten meat since, and I feel much better for it. I haven't been as faithful to dairy, but I'm working on it. Hurray for continual self-improvement.ReplyDelete
Forks Over Knives had us on a vegan kick that lasted about 2 weeks. We did make some changes though, in that I only buy organic meat now, and mostly chicken. Anything on the dirty dozen list is also organic. I tried switching to rice milk but my daughter refused to drink it (and I have to have half and half in my coffee). I still believe we should eat local whenever possible, organic as much as we can afford, and exercise portion control, period. My guess is that all those patients in FON would have seen either just as many benefits or close to had they simply reduced the meat and dairy and processed food in their diets. The key to sticking with anything is to make it practical. Full vegan isn't practical for us, it's just not. I do what I can and am okay with that. At least I'm conscious.ReplyDeleteReplies
yeah good point--that's what the movie did for me too. it made me more conscious when meal planning.Delete
Forks Over Knives influenced my decision to become a Vegan. The China Study even more so. I enjoy being a Vegan, feel better, and have enjoyed the challenge of changing our diet. I've been a Vegan for 4 months now and I plan to be a Vegan forever. I love documentaries.ReplyDelete
We watched FOK in December and have considerably cut back on dairy, red meat and animal protein consumption. We were mostly vegetarian before, it's been dairy that's hardest to kick, but we're down to once a week now which I believe falls easily within the guidelines.ReplyDelete
The thing about documentaries is most of them are intended to scare the crap out of you, to be influential enough to make you want to change. But you can't possibly follow the guidelines in every documentary. :)
Ease into it, we all have to die of something. ha ha.Replies
haha. yes-- since watching the movie--it's been dairy that's been the hardest. my husband brought home delicious ice cream and cheese pizza yesterday. i guess it could have been worse--at least it wasn't bacon ice cream or anchovy pizza!Delete
- RebeccaNYCJuly 3, 2012 at 7:09 AM
Here's a very through review of the science in "Forks over Knives" which I also watched last year and thought about so much I started googling the heck out of it. Just thought you would be interested. Talked to my doctor (who addresses medical issues with nutrition) about a vegan lifestyle, would it be better for me?..her absolute answer was NO NO and NO. Her high cholesterol patients with the most trouble controlling their cholesterol? you guessed it...vegans. What is best for me is lean protein and lots of green veggies. Done.ReplyDelete
Many documentaries and books have changed my food buying habits. "Animal, Vegetable Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver started it all.
- RebeccaNYCJuly 3, 2012 at 7:09 AM
Sorry...forgot to type in the link....Replies
- AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 3:10 AM
Thank you so much for posting that link! I watched Forks Over Knives about 6 months ago but found it assumed a dumbed down approach...you know, playing on emotions rather than cold hard facts. The science is glossed over so quickly in this 'documentary' and I found it most unconvincing. The study of Norway's nutrition throughout WWII in the critique is particularly interesting regarding fish intake. Forks Over Knives most certainly ommitted this information, giving rise to a lack of credibility in its claims. I agree that we all ought to eat more veggies and less meat but to promote a NO meat and even a NO fish diet is ridiculous.Delete
yes-- thanks for the link!! so helpful in giving the full story. good findDelete
I was vegan a few months before watching Forks Over Knives, but seeing it definitely reinforced my decision! I have never had an easier time controlling my weight and my doctor thinks its a great lifestyle choice for me. Not to mention that since I started, I've run a half marathon and am training for a full, having never been a runner in my life before! It seemed like my health clicked into place once I became vegan. Even if you don't go all the way, I think it's awesome you're considering a revamp of the way your family eats!ReplyDeleteReplies
wow! congratulations! i love that you said you're health clicked into place once you became vegan. that must feel amazing. :)Delete
Glad you are doing it, I was kind of expecting it to happen for quite a while. Persevere. xReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Did you really put a shady affiliate link to Amazon Instant Video at the end of your post?! It's one thing to use them when they're relevant, but a half-ass, seemingly-forced mention and link is just wrong.ReplyDeleteReplies
ha Yes! I totally did. here's three more forced amazon affiliate links for ya :)Delete
Soul searching? This will help!!
Inhale. And Exhale. . .
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- AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Who died and made you a sheriff? How about you relax and stop making half-ass, irrelevant, and dumb comments. Geez, some people!Delete
Oh brother, she was talking about movies then put a link so you could watch them instantly from your computer. Sounds relevant to me! ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousJuly 4, 2012 at 1:23 PM
A link that she makes money off of without disclosing. It's illegal, you know. ;)Delete
Disclosure up! Thanks Anon for the legal help. I accept grammar tips as well. :)Delete
Funny article: http://outspokenmedia.com/affiliate-marketing/disclose-affiliate-links/Delete
Could I be you personal grammar tipster? I love editing. Is that normal? My favourite (I prefer British spellings) part of graduate school is writing and rewriting the papers; I only pretend to hate it all.Delete
We're gluten-free vegetarians. We eat organic, free-range, fresh eggs with b12, but otherwise the hardest thing for me to off was butter. I make our ice cream with coconut cream, and that's fun, but I really love that rich smell of onion in butter. Sigh. 7 months and counting. Before I had my son, I was a vegan, but had "fallen off the wagon" after his birth. Gluten-free breads are so dreadfully difficult for me. Any links for that? ;) I don't care if you make money off me...ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 4:12 AM
"How do you process information that defies everything you thought was true?"ReplyDelete
Such an awesome question Sharon. I think it is so important for people to take responsibility for their biases and be open to new information in the first place. Most people are so biased they can never play devils advocate for anything.
To answer your question, I research further. If my mind is not at ease, I have to know the truth and stop pretending that I am satisfied with what I claimed to be true in the first place. Recognizing your own cognitive dissonance is an amazing thing and it allows us to delve into our own mind and achieve authenticity! I am experiencing this with religion right now, and it is amazing to explore my own cognitive dissonance and work on aligning my gut feeling with my outward beliefs.
Forks Over Knives left me vegan for probably a good month. I always have had this bad feeling about eating animals, and maybe now I know why!! See you in August, can't wait!
I'm still with Netflix, b/c they have subtitles, and we watch TV with the volume pretty low at night and even if we didn't my husband is a little hard of hearing, for reals. I know all you other wives THINK that is true for your hubbies, but it really is for mine.ReplyDelete
I already have Amazon Prime. I'd be happy to dump Netflix. Get some subtitles already, you bums! Also, I like Netflix's navigation better. At least Amazon added a favorites thing.
I agree with you about the documentaries. Happens to me with books too, but it takes longer to read a book than watch a DVD, so it's not quite as dramatic. After years of trying to be greener, I've made peace with the fact that I can't act on all the knowledge I have at once. I have a long list of to-dos and I just try to be realistic about how much I can change at once. I'm glad to hear that the fact that I never run anymore and have had the same pair of cross trainers for 5 years makes me a better person.
I will never give up animal products entirely if I can help it. But I'm gradually cutting back while switching to more expensive (organic, grass-fed, local) products.


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"Silver Linings Playbook" Scores Big at 17th Annual Satellite Awards
It's quickly becoming the awards season darling, and "Silver Linings Playbook" has now added five Satellite Awards to its credit.
The 17th Annual Satellite Awards event was held over the weekend, and Bradley Cooper's latest flick was named Best Motion Picture.
"Playbook" also snagged the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Editing, giving Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, David Russell, Jay Cassidy, and Crispin Struthers some hardware to display on their respective mantles.
Furthermore, Anne Hathaway won Best Supporting Actress for "Les Miserables," Javier Bardem took home the Best Supporting Actor honors for "Skyfall," and "Homeland" and "The Big Bang Theory" each nabbed three trophies.
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2012 Satellite Awards Winners in Movie:
Motion picture: "Silver Linings Playbook"
Director: David O. Russell, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Actor: Bradley Cooper, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem, "Skyfall"
Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway, "Les Miserables"
Original Screenplay: Mark Boal, "Zero Dark Thirty (2012)"
Adapted Screenplay: David Magee, "Life of Pi"
Motion Picture, Animated or Mixed Media: "Rise of the Guardians"
Motion Picture, Documentary: "Chasing Ice"
Motion Picture, International: (tie) "The Intouchables" and "Pieta"
Cinematography: Claudio Miranda, "Life of Pi"
Editing: Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Score: Alexandre Desplat, "Argo"
Song: "Suddenly" from "Les Miserables"
Sound (editing and mixing): Andy Nelson, John Warhurst, Lee Walpole, Simon Hayes, "Les Miserables"
Visual Effects: Michael Lantieri, Kevin Baillie, Ryan Tudhope, Jim Gibbs, "Flight"
Art direction & production design: Rick Carter, Curt Beech, David Crank, Leslie McDonald, "Lincoln"
Costume design: Manon Rasmussen, "A Royal Affair"
Special Achievement Awards:
Outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry: Terence Stamp
Nikola Tesla Award: Walter Murch
Auteur Award: Paul Williams
Honorary Satellite Award: Bruce Davison
Newcomer Award: Quvenzhane Wallis, "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Humanitarian Award: Benh Zeitlin, "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Motion Picture Ensemble: "Les Miserables"
Television Ensemble: "The Walking Dead"


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text: Now that we have seen the programs for most of the US Ice Dancing teams, I am curious as to people's thoughts on them. D/W: Love, love, love their SD. The FD has not thrilled me but I know it is early days yet. Shibs: I felt so sorry for them at COR. I think their FD could be fabulous but that SD? I know it is a new program and will improve but I was looking forward to Mary Poppins! And Alex needs to lose that headband. H/D: I love this team. They are not as technically proficient as other teams but to me they have an "it" factor about them. I enjoy both of their programs this year. C/B: This team is great technically but they leave me cold. I really don't think Laura in DR Z would have hearts on her skates ( I find her skates so distracting). But mainly my problem is every time I see Evan, I want to slap him because we no longer get to watch the beautiful Emily! I know that is not logical but it is how I feel. K/G-S: They are easy on the eye and have some beautiful moments in their programs. But neither of their programs this year are what they need to move up in the rankings.


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Seventeen: What is the story behind your single, "Wanted"?
Hunter Hayes: "Wanted" is about a girl I was friends with, but at the time it was teetering on the edge of something more. I wanted to show her that I really cared about her. "Wanted" was my way of saying, we're friends and have a great foundation, and this could be something really special.
The song was everything I wanted to say to her, but I chickened out and didn't play it for her for the longest time! She only recently found out it was about her. Now we're best friends. We were actually just laughing about it last night.
17: What about "Heartbreak"? Is that song about a specific girl too?
Hunter: Yeah, it definitely is. It was my attempt to twist the saying "be mine" into something almost borderline depressing. If you're going to be somebody's heartbreak, be mine.
Basically what I was thinking was, I get that this relationship probably won't work and it's a bit lofty of me to dream about you and I being together. But on the off-chance that it does work, I'd like to be the one who fought for it and believed in it.
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Modern Teacher LessonsEach of these units provides historical context, contains lessons that may be used together or independently, includes a glossary, and has a list of ideas for further consideration. The following lessons include artists featured in Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters. These multi-disciplinary lessons are targeted to secondary teachers of art, history, and language arts. Find all of these lessons and many others on The Museum of Modern Art's Modern Teachers page.1893–1913: Fauvism and Expressionism Lesson 3: Artists' Journeys (Matisse)1907–1914: Cubism and FuturismLesson 1: Painting Modern Life (Picasso)Lesson 2: Rise of the Modern World (Léger)1914–1928: Early AbstractionLesson 1: New Visions of the World (Mondrian)1913–1936: Dada and SurrealismLesson 1: Transforming Everyday Objects (Duchamp)Lesson 4: Landscapes: Real and Imagined (Miró)Art between the WarsLesson 1: Identity (Picasso)Lesson 3: Action/Reaction: Art and Politics (Léger)1950–1969: Abstract Expressionism and Pop ArtLesson 1: Revolutions in Painting (Pollock)Lesson 3: Transforming Everyday Objects (Warhol)Lesson 4: Art and Politics (Johns, Warhol)1961–2004: Artists among NationsLesson 2: Mapping National and Geographic Identity (Johns)On Paper: Drawings in the Collection of the Museum of Modern ArtLesson 1: Materials and Process (Bearden)Artist's Work/Artist's Voice: PicassoLesson 1: Self-portrait of the ArtistLesson 2: The Artist at WorkLesson 3: PortraitureLesson 4: Painting Modern LifeLesson 5: Art and WarLesson 6: Innovations in Media


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Let's get a list of Arkansas based waterfowl companies going. Any thing to add or know a location or website post it up and the list will be updated.
Arkansas based companies.
Duck call makers
Black Ops (Benton)
Echo (Beebe)
RNT (Stuttgart)
Refuge (Jonesboro)
Betts (rogers)
Timber boss
Kwack Wacker (Searcy)
Duckall (Clarendon)
Snazz duck calls
Drake Brake
Stenson ( Clarendon)
Quacker Jack custom calls
pauls calls
Ducksmith calls
KM custom
Banded mallard
banfields best (Harrison)
killa kallz
hollow wing (shrewood)
Duck masters
War Eagle (Monticello)
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Wash. Post, NY Times adopted White House port deal claims that contradict own news reporting
A Washington Post editorial adopted several claims that the Bush administration has made in defense of its agreement to let a company owned by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) manage six U.S. ports, even though those claims are contradicted by the Post's own news reporting. News reports in the Post and The New York Times also cited without challenge the administration claims about the length of the review, even though their own previous reporting directly contradicted the claims.
In a February 24 editorial [1], The Washington Post adopted several claims that the Bush administration has made in defense of its agreement to let a company owned by the government of Dubai -- a member state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- manage six U.S. ports, even though those claims are contradicted by the Post's own news reporting. The administration claims that the deal with UAE-owned Dubai Ports World was given a three-month review by the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS), and also says that fears of a potential security threat posed by the deal are exaggerated, given that the U.S. Coast Guard and federal Customs agencies are responsible for security at American ports. In fact, the Post itself has previously reported that the committee only convened once during a 23-day review of the deal, and that the administration claim about the Coast Guard and Customs agencies "overstates the role government agencies play."
The same administration claims about the length of the review were also cited without challenge in February 24 news reports by the Post [2] as well as The New York Times [3], which has also directly contradicted the claims in its own previous reporting.
In the editorial, titled "How to Lose Friends [1]," the Post argued that concerns about U.S. ports being run by the Dubai government are overblown "because security there is controlled by the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, no matter who's doing the accounting":
[A]s administration officials testified yesterday, since Sept. 11 the United Arab Emirates has been a valuable ally. Last year, according to Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon R. England, 56 U.S. warships, 590 U.S. Military Sealift Command ships and 75 allied warships were hosted in the United Arab Emirates -- at a port managed by the very same Dubai Ports World. To our knowledge, none of the objecting members of Congress have expressed alarm at the national security implications of that situation. Yet the six ports now in question will be far less dependent on Dubai's goodwill, because security there is controlled by the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, no matter who's doing the accounting.
But the editorial's assertion was directly contradicted by a Post article [4] published that same day. In an article suggesting that the "real grounds for concern [about port security] lie elsewhere" than the Dubai port deal, staff writers Paul Blustein and Walter Pincus nonetheless noted that the administration claim that "security at U.S. ports is the responsibility" of the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) "overstates the role government agencies play":
Administration officials have asserted in recent days that security at U.S. ports is the responsibility of the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with the terminal operators responsible for little more than transferring containers from ships to railroad cars and trucks.
That overstates the role government agencies play. "They've been saying that customs and the Coast Guard are in charge of security; yes, they're in charge, but they're not usually present," said Carl Bentzel, a former congressional aide who helped write the 2002 act regulating port security.
The private terminal operators are almost always responsible for guarding the area around their facilities, although they must submit their security plans to the Coast Guard, which monitors and inspects them. In some cases, the companies X-ray incoming containers to see whether the contents appear to match the manifest, although customs agents are solely responsible for "intrusive" inspections -- that is, opening containers and examining the cargo. That procedure is performed on about 5 percent of containers entering the United States.
The Post editorial also adopted the administration claim, recently espoused by Deputy Treasury Secretary Robert M. Kimmitt [5] and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice [6], that the CFIUS "examined the deal over a three-month period and found it acceptable," and that senators critical of the deal had little reason to believe the review was "casual" or "cursory":
Twelve government departments and agencies, including the departments of Treasury, State, Defense and Homeland Security, had examined the deal over a three-month period and found it acceptable. Perhaps the White House should have anticipated this week's political storm and prepared for it. But because the objections are irrational, even that complaint is questionable.
At a hearing yesterday, senators complained that they had not been notified of the transaction -- though, as Deputy Treasury Secretary Robert M. Kimmitt noted, the companies involved had issued a press release on the matter in November. Senators complained, in the face of considerable testimony to the contrary, that the government's review had been "casual" or "cursory."
The Post editorial failed to explore why, or even explain how the administration account dramatically differed from the account the administration had previously given to House aides, according to a February 23 Post report [7] by staff writers Jim VandeHei and Jonathan Weisman:
The U.S. government reviews business transactions with national security implications and decided after a 23-day review by mid-level officials that Dubai Ports World posed no threat.
In a private briefing for House aides late yesterday, administration officials from the departments of State, Defense, Treasury and Homeland Security said the CFIUS met only once during a 23-day review of the sale and that the few objections raised were quickly addressed.
Moreover, Weisman apparently disregarded his own report from the previous day when he uncritically cited, in a February 24 Post article [2], Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England's claim that the CFIUS review was "definitely not cursory."
In a February 24 article [3] by reporters David S. Cloud and David E. Sanger, the Times also uncritically reported the administration's claims about the length of the CFIUS review. Cloud and Sanger twice noted that Kimmitt said the review had lasted for three months while also noting that Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the review had lasted 30 days. But Cloud and Sanger failed to identify the discrepancy in the two accounts, or that the administration version of events contradicted the Times' previous reporting:
Critics of the deal said earlier in the day that a delay was insufficient.
"A simple 30-day cooling off period without the full 45-day review that should have been done from the beginning is not adequate," said Senator Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York.
The group, led by the deputy Treasury secretary, Robert M. Kimmitt, said that the administration's interagency review of the transaction had taken three months, and that the Dubai company had been willing to address concerns raised by the Department of Homeland Security.
But Mr. Kimmitt said "all of those concerns were addressed" in the administration's initial, three-month examination of the deal. When the interagency panel charged with reviewing foreign acquisitions met in mid-January -- its only formal meeting on the Dubai Ports World acquisition -- no agency raised further national concerns, Mr. Kimmitt said. That made an additional 45-day review unnecessary, he said.
Like Schumer, a February 21 Times article [8] noted that Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY) also "said the review was conducted in just 30 days."
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I've lived in several different countries, and I always find it interesting to note the differences in gender roles. In Australia – my home country – we seem to be becoming quite androgynous (=not being strongly male or female). Women are working and choosing not to have children at all, and I even know a few men who have taken on the role of childcare while their wives worked. Men no longer open doors, help you off a bus, or pay for your dinner, and women are far from the subservient (=obedient, submissive) dependent creatures they once were. In fact, a lot of them would consider a man offering to carry her bag to be chauvinistic (=having an attitude of superiority towards women)! Men are becoming rather metrosexual (=a straight man who displays traits of being homosexual or female), and it's fashionable now for them to have good grooming and cook gourmet meals for their dates.
In Colombia, I truly enjoyed the chivalrous (=polite, gentlemanly) manner of men there. I don't think I ever once stepped off a bus without being assisted by the outstretched hand of a random man, and I love the fact that guys all over Latin America will even carry their girlfriends' handbags. Several times I've seen men in clubs with 3 or 4 girly bags hanging off them while their female friends dance, unhindered, nearby.
However, here in Latin America, I'm constantly frustrated by the comments of my male friends, deriding (=ridiculing, insulting, putting down) the girls who go out drinking and smoking all night. Are we not in the 21st century people?? They all want nice, well-behaved responsible girlfriends – who will wait for them at home while they themselves go out partying with the 'crazy' girls!
How are gender roles defined in your country?
wrote... em 16/11/2011 12:01:34
in our country women are like in your home country
YuChi Liu
wrote... em 20/11/2011 10:42:28
haha It is a funny vedio, and I like it that contain more conversation in English, so we can pactice our listening completely. I hope my husband will like him to cook for me. However, that's not possible in our country.
hamada hamada
wrote... em 21/11/2011 07:10:54
how to practice my listing ?
wrote... em 30/12/2011 19:38:36
in my country most of women work, and evrything you say is true.. nowadays roles are inverted...but we have a problem ..children need their mother at home not fathers, because they dont know how to take care of a child..and children are neglected...and that is a great problem...children behauviour deteriorates...
wrote... em 29/04/2012 05:15:37
I am a girl , and i prefer living a easy life, no pressure, that's why i would like to be traditional woman more than a dragon lady, however, there are more women like to be a tiger woman, it seems like only doing that can control everything.
pirimze kakabadze
wrote... em 01/07/2012 03:35:09
you do not need to be a dragon or tiger to be considered as a modern woman.I personally am quite and shy but still can not sit home and be happy cooking for man and clean a house.I need to do something interesting, have a carrier .It is an old stereotype that man can not look after child.Especially these days men are more like women soft,emmotional
pirimze kakabadze
wrote... em 01/07/2012 03:35:22
you do not need to be a dragon or tiger to be considered as a modern woman.I personally am quite and shy but still can not sit home and be happy cooking for man and clean a house.I need to do something interesting, have a carrier .It is an old stereotype that man can not look after child.Especially these days men are more like women soft,emotional.
pirimze kakabadze
wrote... em 01/07/2012 03:35:28
you do not need to be a dragon or tiger to be considered as a modern woman.I personally am quite and shy but still can not sit home and be happy cooking for man and clean a house.I need to do something interesting, have a carrier .It is an old stereotype that man can not look after child.Especially these days men are more like women soft,emotional.
wrote... em 28/08/2012 08:33:22
this is very true gender equality make many things changed, women no longer has pale,fey exterior, but being more tough, snappy and grasp. I guess this will peeve all the female reader, and sure engulfed by furious stones.
wrote... em 28/08/2012 08:50:09
thing of a kept man is not considered "unmenned" are ridiculously beautiful,
Alexander Zapryagaev
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I love cooking, and I love having friends around to appreciate what I prepare. Here are 10 tips for throwing a memorable and economical dinner party!
wrote... em 11/11/2011 13:27:00
thank you Larissa, You have provided us some really good advise. what a pleasant welcome!! I'd like to be your guest. Bye and have a good time!
Gina W.
wrote... em 11/11/2011 23:15:37
thanks for these useful tips !
wrote... em 12/11/2011 05:48:05
hello larissa,how nice you are ,i will be presure to be your guest
Ice lee
wrote... em 19/11/2011 23:18:14
it's nice to be your guest!
Alexander Zapryagaev
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Jenny LAU
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Good idea, thank you. Can I join your party ?
A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you kick the bucket (=die)!
In the movie The Bucket List, the two main characters decide to fulfil their 'bucket lists'. They go skydiving together, climb the Pyramids, drive a Shelby Mustang, fly over the North Pole, eat dinner at Chevre d'Or in France, visit and praise the beauty and history of Taj Mahal, India, ride motorcycles on the Great Wall of China, and attend a lion safari in Africa.
Of course, the items on your list don't have to be all about memorable experiences in foreign lands. Most people include items of personal development, personal achievement, and social contribution as well.
Although most of us don't like to think too much about our deaths, sometimes facing your mortality (=accepting that we don't live forever) can help put a sense of urgency on our plans and goals. I've never made a bucket list, but in writing this blog, I've thought about some things I would add to such a document. It might look something like this.
What would you put on your bucket list?
wrote... em 09/11/2011 07:56:26
Riding motorcycles on the Great Wall is a good idea.
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i want to learn english,please add my QQ 77570326.
wrote... em 12/11/2011 12:46:48
very nice and so ironic as well :D
Starfish Yeh
wrote... em 05/12/2012 10:58:56
I want to make a fortune by winning a lottery, so I can do everything that is like to happen in this movie, A Bucket List.
riham ariki
wrote... em 24/02/2015 11:13:20
bucking list , that i want to improve myself
Alexander Zapryagaev
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Here in Latin America, they love to kick up their heels (=dance) to a good tune. Since I arrived in Mexico 5 years ago I've attempted all sorts of dance styles – salsa, samba, bregga, reggae (here it's a couples dance), merengue, cumbia, punta, forró … and I've not been particularly good at any of them. The rhythm I have, but the moves and style I do not.
Samba no pé is very popular here in Brazil, and is danced solo. There are 3 steps per measure, and the foot movements (step-ball-change) with an outturning of the toe result in a rather provocative swaying of one's behind.
Here in the state of Pará, reggae is danced in couples, with the man's knee locked between the woman's thighs. The music is in 4/4 time and follows a kind of left-right-left-pause, right-left-right-pause movement. it is generally danced in quite a sensual way.
Salsa is my favourite, since it can be danced up close with someone you're intimate with, or at an arm's length with a stranger. There are many styles of salsa, but I particularly love it when it involves a lot of spinning and fun under-the-arm moves! Dancing salsa is a really popular form of socializing in Colombia and many other Latin American countries.
In Honduras I discovered the Punta – possibly the sexiest dance I've ever seen which involves seductive rapid gyration of the buttocks and hips while the upper half of your body stays still.
Do you like to dance? What are some popular forms of dance in your country?
wrote... em 03/11/2011 20:08:22
i lke to dancing~hahaha...the man is very funny~:)
wrote... em 05/11/2011 07:36:22
i watched the dance video of Judson. He really is so dancing. To dance is very big entertaiment for us and always need a dance style in our life :)
wrote... em 06/11/2011 03:42:57
It's very funny and I think, dance or kick up their heels is the best medecine against Stress.
wrote... em 12/11/2011 09:17:16
i like dance,it is a good way to keep a good boday shape
wrote... em 13/12/2011 18:56:37
I really like dancing!! It's like a way of express your feelings and see deep down inside yourself. I did salsa for 4years but then I had to quit because my partner (and my fionce) get injurred:(
wrote... em 29/04/2012 05:20:24
I really like dancing, and i have learned belly dance for a month, it can shaped your boday, and more important, it makes me happy, reduce my pressure, however , my husband doesn't like me dance, particularly dance with other man partners, not him.
Helen s
wrote... em 17/03/2015 05:09:43
i like dance, but romantic dance is not for me, cause i am clumsy and sexy dance i can't feel seriously, makes me laugh, but i love clowning ha-ha, but if seriously, i like set foot on dark electro, trance...
Helen s
wrote... em 17/03/2015 05:10:08
i like dance, but romantic dance is not for me, cause i am clumsy and sexy dance i can't feel seriously, makes me laugh, but i love clowning ha-ha, but if seriously, i like set foot on dark electro, trance...
Helen s
wrote... em 17/03/2015 05:10:25
i like dance, but romantic dance is not for me, cause i am clumsy and sexy dance i can't feel seriously, makes me laugh, but i love clowning ha-ha, but if seriously, i like set foot on dark electro, trance...
mukesh kumar
wrote... em 21/09/2015 06:45:32
i love dance but with beautiful girl.
Alexander Zapryagaev
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I'm lucky. After many, many disastrous roommate (=a person with whom you share a house, but in a non-romantic way) relationships, I now have a great one. Billy's laidback (=relaxed), considerate, always pays the rent and bills on time, he owns a fridge and washing machine (which I don't) and the best part – he's usually not here!
Here are some tips for good roommate living.
Have you ever had a roommate? What do you think are the keys to a successful roommate relationship?
wrote... em 25/10/2011 10:53:39
i have six homemates and i am very tied of them ,i have no idea how deal with mine relationship
wrote... em 26/10/2011 04:48:09
Communicating with them more often,i believe you can make it
wrote... em 27/10/2011 02:29:04
Augus you are so good!good man!
wrote... em 28/10/2011 12:15:46
hello guys im a new member of this cafe :) nice to meet you all!
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wrote... em 01/11/2011 01:52:43
yeah, it is very important for everyone to make a good communication with the people around with us.
wrote... em 03/11/2011 22:30:31
I'm luck,I have lived with a roommate for six years,we make a good relationship.
hamada hamada
wrote... em 21/11/2011 06:53:30
i am lucky, i own flat
wrote... em 30/11/2011 21:16:25
i lived with a roommate for three years,we often quarrel each other,now,i find she is not easygoing
wrote... em 04/04/2012 23:22:33
I always get stress while someone telling someting that make me uncontrollably. Actually i get stress very easily too. i .e i have to ask for help on my husband driving me to work this morning ,my hubby don't like to do that but have to ,because he worried that i am not happy . He was kidding on me with sayging "i dont want you now ",i take it as a joke but finally get neverous because he say that several times on our way to work. i could help thinking that what he said is real.
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wrote... em 14/01/2013 17:21:42
i don't have an idea about this
Alexander Zapryagaev
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Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... em 20/06/2016 12:23:09
Alexander Zapryagaev
wrote... em 20/06/2016 12:23:10
Ah, stress. People don't really understand how it's possible I ever have it, giving my current work activities involve only singing and blogging for Englishtown, and stress is so often associated with heavy workloads and long periods of time in the office.


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How things are presented on a runway and how they eventuate in a look book are sometimes two different things. The showmanship can be amped up for the former and played down when it comes to putting stock on shelves, but thankfully Anne Sofie Madsen's stellar fall 2012 collection – which we first admired on the runway at Copenhagen fashion week – doesn't lose any of its Avant Garde edge in translation. The collection's look book may feel a little less dramatic, but that mostly comes down to simplified hair and makeup.
Madsen's eponymous label is still in its infancy, but with the marriage of clean, Scandinavian minimalism and impressively complex detail that weave together in her fall collection, it makes perfect sense that the Danish-born designer trained under Galliano and McQueen.
Filled with alienous prints and biological looking 3-dimensional shapes, Madsen's impressive fall collection makes her one to keep a keen eye on.
View the full Anne Sofie Madsen look book for autumn / winter 2012 at the gallery above.


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Celebrities love their mobile devices, so it's no wonder a bevy of beautiful people showed up at The Note Pad Powered by the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on Sunday (October 26).
Last year, he asked fans to back his new film via Kickstarter and last night (July 14) Zach Braff unveiled "Wish I Was Here" at a special New York City screening.
With less than a month to go until the July 18th theatrical date, Zach Braff unveiled his latest film "Wish I Was Here" at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night (June 23).
Loving good company, Zach Braff was in a great mood arrived at the 2014 Tony Awards in New York City earlier tonight (June 8).
All decked out in designer duds, the "Scrubs" star was more than happy to greet fans and pose for photos before heading inside Radio City Music Hall for the exciting evening ahead.
He's back with another killer film and Zach Braff just released an infectious new trailer for "Wish I Was Here."
They spent five years in a wonderful romance together but sadly things didn't last for Zach Braff and Taylor Bagley.
According to the "Scrubs" star's rep, "Zach and Taylor broke up over a month ago. They are continuing their friendship but are no longer a couple."
Adding plenty of excitement to the summer movie season, "Wish I Was Here" just unveiled a new teaser trailer chock full of famous folks.
Written by Zach Braff and Adam Braff, the Kickstarter-funded film looks to be something special, with plenty of heart, humor and inspiration.
As news of the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman began to spread, stars from all over the spectrum took to Twitter to morn the talented actor and director.
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Thx 2-Wheeler,That makes sense... I was thinking the top entrance would be visible in your pic but forgot that it would be below the plywood piece.Ditto on the screen. I'm sure, given enough time, that "hive-space violation" would end up filled with burr comb were it accessible. I'm going to call my supplier tomorrow and see if they've got my 40 covers ready yet.
Hey Annette, is that the swamp cooler its next to??...JP
2-Wheeler- what you are seeing is washboarding. It sort of looks like a dance.
Quote from: KONASDAD on July 14, 2008, 04:01:05 PM2-Wheeler- what you are seeing is washboarding. It sort of looks like a dance. Hey thanks KONASDAD. I had never heard of washboarding, but after I Googled it, it does seem to match. I turned the camera up to full speed 60FPS and had another look at the motion and it is quite clear they are rocking back and forth. The Hygienics seem to be far more organized about it though, while the Italians are a bit more hap-hazard. Here is a good link on the subject: WashboardingI'll try to post some new movies of this motion on Becky's Bees & Blooms blog.
2-wheeler, I was wondering if you were getting much of a flow up there. Here in the southeast corner we are no getting anything. I feel the drought is hurting the bees. The govenor just passed the bill to southeast Colorado counties to open some grasslands for the cattle because of the drought. I wish he could sign a bill to open some flowers!!


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There it is. A shot of powder so pristine, I almost feel guilty tracking it up. There's no point in looking over my shoulder — no one is there. I could never explain exactly how to get here: A few turns, a traverse, a side step, a tree duck and then it opens up. A magical alleyway. My stash.
My favorite tree shot lies hidden between two groomers – the same line I skied in a power wedge more than two decades ago in the Pacific Northwest. The base area looks a little different and some of the chairs are faster, but the runs haven't changed. The views remain the same.
In no other outdoor endeavor is familiarity more advantageous. How many season passes must one acquire to know the secret parking spot, to swiftly navigate the lift line, to know just how much speed you need on the traverse. To time a rope drop just right and sniff out untracked from first chair to last.
I pole unhurriedly past a group of indecisive skiers, confidently heading to the zone I know will be harboring a pristine blanket of white. It's like keeping a juicy secret. When I emerge onto the groomer, remnants of a face shot still lingering, I look around to see if anyone noticed my exit. I smile on the chairlift, wondering if anyone knows what I just had.
Of course, I don't always keep my secrets. I've been on the other side, too – a disoriented visitor to a new resort. I've watched the local posse come screaming into the lift line, reminiscing thigh-deep turns, while I stood wondering which direction to go. I try to build ski karma by occasionally showing visitors my home turf. Nothing is obvious and straightforward at my home mountain. There are a lot of big trees and flat-light skiing. I might greedily deliberate for a moment about the consequences of exposing a stash, but the fun of showing off a place I love is too much to pass up. When I lead the lost into the promised land, their hoots and hollers are all I need.
I now live in the Rockies and, while it took a few seasons of exploring and chasing locals, I've learned the lay of the land. I have my new stashes. I know exactly where to go when it snows 4 inches and where to go when it snows 10 inches. I learned to double step the bootpack and pass efficiently; when to ski the gut and when to ski the north-facing trees. It's a special feeling — knowing a mountain intimately. It takes time and dedication. I storm chased to the Dolomites, the Kootenays, the Wasatch and the San Juans this season, but I found the deepest turn of my season in that hidden nook at home where I made my first powder turn.


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a place for zinesters - writers and readers
January 29, 2011 from 9pm to 11pm – my bedroom to yours Anyone can call in and read from zines/chapbook/self published books about anything and everything under the umbrella of "sexuality." (sex, birth control, menstruation, erections, fetish, abortion, a… Organized by Hannah Neurotica | Type: radio, show
June 18, 2009 from 8pm to 9pm – YOUR BEDROOM an open episode for people to read from there zines, journals, whatever. sign up -- email hannah: firstname.lastname@example.com Organized by Hannah Neurotica | Type: radio, show