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For anyone who has enjoyed the good fortune of never watching this annual bore-fest, it is a bit like a pub quiz, only without the ambience and wit of your local. Three teams of two publicity seekers (sorry, celebrities) have to answer questions relating to events of the past year, presumably in a witty and engaging manner. Not that you would necessarily guess, as the over-riding objective seems to be to massage the vanity of the contestants.
"Act your age"
The lofty ambitions of the enterprise are established "early doors" (as Big Ron would have said), when the celebrities are invited to demonstrate their rapier-like wit by naming their teams. Hence, Rob Brydon and Claudia Winkleman opted for "The Newlyweds", because one is a man and one is a woman. Yes, I know – it didn't make me smile either. Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand went for the immensely self-serving "The Moral Minority" in the first of countless tedious references to the Sachsgate affair, which they appeared to have forgotten took place not in 2009, but in October 2008. Why not go the whole hog and call themselves the "Sex Pistols"? After all, isn't Brand some sort of sex god? And I suppose that Ross might consider himself a bit of a pistol, a son of a gun, though on this performance others might prefer son of a b… (I think you get the message).
David Mitchell and Charlie Brooker advertised their intellectual, uncompromising stance with "Ignorance and Want", the ghastly children in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Not a bad effort, which, of course, went straight over the head of the imbeciles in the audience, who were primed to laugh at every single inane, headline grabbing remark, but managed to miss anything that was genuinely funny. So, every time Brand tossed his ludicrously coiffured locks, he was given an ovation by the adoring crowds, but the one time he exhibited some genuine wit, it took the audience ages to catch on:
Ross: I spent three months looking at cats on the Internet.
Brand: I did a similar thing.
"Can I be your best friend?"
Brand's tiresome obsession with sex meant that he had the ideal partner in Ross, because he was up his backside for the duration of the show. In fact, if they had blended this programme with the "Apprentice" spoof about a loathsome boss televised a few years back, they could have re-branded (geddit) it as "My Big Fat Obnoxious Ross", as he was easily the worst thing about the show – against some pretty stiff opposition.
There has been a lot of public outrage over Ross's exorbitant BBC salary and some recent talk about this being reduced by at least 50%, but I think that his managers are missing the point here. It's not so much that people are unhappy with the amount of money he earns, but more that they don't think he's worth any money at all. Or, put more bluntly, isn't it time that Ross's twelve-week suspension for leaving a series of obscene messages on the 79-year-old actor Andrew Sachs' answerphone was given a rather more permanent status? At least his partner-in-crime Brand did the decent thing and resigned from the BBC, while Ross treated his punishment as an extended holiday before once again poking his snout into the trough.
"Mutton dressed as lamb"
You would have thought that he would have learned his lesson, but you can't keep a good playground bully down, as we saw with his puerile hectoring of David Mitchell during the quiz. This was because Mitchell quite correctly refused to be the performing monkey to Ross's organ grinder, when Wossy berated him for not dancing to Lady Gaga's dreadful "Poker Face". This was a deeply embarrassing display from Ross, as he "busted a few moves" (to quote the man himself) in a desperate attempt to show that he is "down with the kids" (again, a direct quote from Mr. Ego). You felt like you'd gatecrashed the party of your nightmares where a fat old man had totally nailed the charade for "a dad dancing at a wedding". Here we had a 49-year-old chubster trying to pretend that he was still somehow young and hip, while teasing another middle-aged man about his inability to dance. I feel sorry for Ross's children, who no doubt were squirming in mortification at their father's exhibition.
Ross seemed blissfully unaware that the more he tried to humiliate Mitchell, apparently for the crime of being more intelligent and witty than Mr. Showbiz, the more he showed himself up as a narcissistic buffoon. As he became more childish, I wondered whether Ross had persecuted his mates at school in a similar way and fervently hoped that one of them had punched him in the face – after all, they could hardly miss. However, I fear that in the same way he hangs around the likes of Russell Brand like a bad smell today, he would probably have also hung on the coat tails of the cool kids at school, so coming under their protection. Oops, bit of a double meaning there, which I'm sure that Ross as a master of smutty innuendo would appreciate.
"Never mind the quality, feel the salary"
In another wretched attempt to appear trendy, Ross decided to diss Twitter as being full of banal contributions. WTF? This is a man whose contributions to the latest social network are hardly going to trouble Oscar Wilde's memory. Yesterday's highlight was "I am off for a post-minestrone nap. See you later". Oh no you won't, sunshine. Talk about having your cake and eating it – lots in his case. To be fair, he did use Twitter to slam the quality of TV over Christmas, which few would argue with, though they might counsel him to leave the glass house before starting to throw rocks.
Surely I am not the only one who is sick to death of seeing Ross's smug visage all over the aptly named idiot box? I would again blame the BBC for his ubiquitous, oily presence, as whenever they think they have an asset they certainly know how to sweat it. Take David Tennant, whose spiky-haired, astonished expression could be seen absolutely everywhere over the festive period, like the beer of the same name on the streets of Glasgow, making the most of the incredible success of Doctor Who – though this is the same corporation who suspended production of the show in 1989 for fifteen years, so I suppose that they can't even take much credit for that.
"When will I, will I be famous?"
At least Tennant does not have a sibling in the world of show business, unlike Jonathan, whose older brother Paul is even more vomit-inducing than the chat show king. He's an awful movie critic, whose work is barely good enough for those august journals "News of the World" and "Daily Star Sunday". His acidic comments are left far behind when he (frequently) attempts to scramble upon the celebrity bandwagon, appearing on "Comic Relief Does Fame Academy", "Celebrity Mastermind", "Celebrity Weakest Link" and, most embarrassingly, "Celebrity Stars in Their Eyes" as Tommy Steele. The only humorous thing about Paul Ross is an Internet campaign to take the mickey out of a portrait of the great man on Amazon, which has attracted nearly 300 ironic comments, e.g. "If you only buy one 20 inch canvas print of Paul Ross this year, this is the one to get".
Jonathan, a man that the great Frankie Boyle described as "a £500 haircut on top of a melting mound of ice cream", was paired with Russell Brand, most probably in a deliberate attempt to get publicity from the permanently outraged hacks at the "Daily Mail", but the only result as far as I could see was a relatively subdued exhibition from perhaps the country's biggest exhibitionist. His constant references to last year's belittling of Manuel only emphasised how tired and irritating his routine has become. Apart from an absolutely abysmal piece of "acting" in the eminently forgettable "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", what else has he done in 2009? His feeble efforts at getting a laugh on the "Big Fat Quiz" were encapsulated by his child-like drawing of a plane to illustrate the story of the pilot landing on the Hudson in New York. He clearly missed last year's partner, Noel Fielding, who's also not particularly funny, but was a vast improvement on the shouty "Rosser" sitting next to him this time round.
"What do you mean, I'm Welsh?"
Serial Welshman, Rob Brydon, also appears to have lost his mojo, probably in the enormously over-rated "Gavin and Stacey", which now seems to be more of a soap opera than a comedy. Brydon's little man trapped in a box is admittedly very good, but is there anyone that hasn't seen this routine by now? I've personally heard it on at least five different shows in the last fortnight alone. Of course, he's very good at impressions, but they're usually of people who left the limelight 30 years ago like Ronnie Corbett, so why not just get Mike Yarwood? To be honest, impressions just aren't funny anyway, as anybody who saw Alistair McGowan's execrable performance on last week's "Live at the Apollo", when he was effortlessly outshone by the emerging talents of Kevin Bridges and Reginald D Hunter, would undoubtedly agree. At least Uncle Bryn got into the spirit of this year's "Big Fat Quiz", when he bullied host Jimmy Carr by constantly mimicking his laugh (like a "molested seal" according to the genuinely witty Carr) – not funny the first time, it certainly got no funnier each time he repeated the "joke".
"Are you sitting comfortably?"
As Charlie Brooker observed, at this point the over-long (two hours!) show had been reduced to "just a series of noises", which prompted the useless Claudia Winkleman to give us the benefit of her horse impersonation. There's no foal like an old foal, I suppose. Although this was an incisive contribution, Brooker is rapidly turning out to be a right Charlie. So brilliantly acerbic in print, he struggles to deliver in person and appeared in awe of his fellow panelists. You can see why he took the writing route, as he's not very quick on his feet, only once demonstrating the verbal dexterity that his readers in the "Guardian" know so well, when he described his own dancing as "like a frightened horse on a frozen lake". Usually on such shows, he goes for a cheap laugh by using the word "shit" as his pejorative adjective of choice. Unfortunately, like a PR man turning into the story, he is a writer famous for eviscerating rubbish television who now appears all too often on sub-par nonsense like the "Big Fat Quiz". How can he now critically review terrible TV shows with a clean conscience when he features in so many of them himself?
"Put on your dancing shoes"
Winkleman gormlessly played the part of the token woman, which is annoying on at least two levels. First, she is spectacularly unfunny, invariably using some totally inappropriate street slang ("hello?", "whatever") in the place of anything resembling humour in a bid to become this year's Davina McCall (the undisputed queen of the inane, wide-mouthed comment). Secondly, her presence prevents authentic female talents, such as Lucy Porter, Sarah Millican or even Josie Long taking her place. Or how about Victoria Coren, who would definitely have the balls to stand up to the sexist insinuation that Ross loves so much. Instead, we have to suffer Winkleman, who contributes precisely nothing, except maybe a deep orange glow on a cold, dark night.
"The Day The World Turned Day-Glo"
The only contestant that made me laugh consistently was David Mitchell, whose intelligent wit stood out like a diamond in a dustbin. He managed to rise above Ross's increasingly awkward efforts to induce him to dance, e.g. renaming Mitchell's team "The Dancing Queens" – oh stop it, my aching sides. Mitchell is the real deal, a comedian who can speak well and amusingly on whatever topic is thrown at him. Brand and Ross should look and learn from a master at work, someone who long ago realised that you don't need to scream and yell to be funny (even in 2010).
Nor do you have to abuse others for a cheap laugh. Speaking of which, where was Ricky Gervais, given that he's Jonathan Ross's great mate? His absence can only mean that he has nothing to plug at the moment, no awful film like "The Invention of Lying", crappy children's book like "Flanimals" or dreary stand-up like "Politics". OK, his seminal comedy "The Office", based on an idea by his writing partner Stephen Merchant, was absolutely superb, but increasingly Gervais resembles a one-trick pony, as his later ventures pale in comparison. To be fair, let's call him a two-trick pony, as the podcasts with Merchant and Karl Pilkington are also hilarious.
"The Producers - Mr & Mrs Ross"
The comedy world feels just a bit too incestuous at the moment. Even the genial host, Jimmy Carr, is at least as famous for being the tennis buddy of Jonathan Ross as he is for his one-liners. If "The Big Fat Quiz of the Year" really aims to feature the hottest comedy talent around, then Ross surely should be nowhere near the show. In fact, he has appeared every year since it started, except 2008 when he gave it a miss due to the public outrage after his infamous phone call to Sachs. Maybe we should ask the show's producer why Ross always has a seat at the table? She's called Jane Goldman – better known as Mrs. Jonathan Ross.


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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type I is disease passed down through families in which one or more of the endocrine glands are overactive or form a tumor. Endocrine glands most commonly involved include:
Alternative Names
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
MEN I is caused by a defect in a gene that carries the code for a protein called menin. The condition causes tumors of various glands to appear in the same person, but not necessarily at the same time.
The disorder may occur at any age, and it affects men and women equally. A family history of this disorder raises your risk.
Symptoms vary from person to person, and depend on which gland is involved. They may include:
Abdominal pain
- Anxiety
Black, tarry stools
- Bloated feeling after meals
- Burning, aching, or
hungerdiscomfort in the upper abdomen or lower chest that is relieved by antacids, milk, or food
- Decreased sexual interest
- Headache
- Lack of menstrual periods (in women)
Loss of appetite
- Loss of body or facial hair (in men)
Mental changesor confusion Muscle pain
- Nausea and vomiting
Sensitivity to the cold
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Signs and tests
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Insulin test
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Surgery to remove the diseased gland is the treatment of choice. A medication called bromocriptine may be used instead of surgery for pituitary tumors that release the hormone prolactin.
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Medicine is available to decrease the excess stomach acid production caused by some tumors, and to reduce the risk of ulcers.
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Expectations (prognosis)
Pituitary and parathyroid tumors are usually noncancerous (
The symptoms of
The tumors can keep coming back. Symptoms and complications depend on which glands are involved. Coma is possible.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of MEN I or have a family history of this condition.
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Wednesday, 29 December 2010
A BOM, a change of direction and a pincushion
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Oooh Lynne, that pincushion is to DIE for! I love it *scurrying off to my tufted tweets ... Beautiful blocks too ... Happy end of the festive season to you :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous29 December 2010 at 19:45
Ooooooooooooey! Your husband DOES have fantastic taste! If he was Welsh as well he would be my dream husband!ReplyDelete
LOVE LOVE LOVE the pincushion! Great choice!ReplyDelete
Great pincushion! It looks so cute!!ReplyDelete
That's one cute pincushion!! I also love the circles, they just look like so much work. Have a great new year.ReplyDelete
Those blocks WILL look fab in your living room!!ReplyDelete
Could Anonymous be Nigel himself?!?ReplyDelete
Definitely show us your Christmas goodies! For the first time in years, I didn't get a scrap of fabric (but I buy it for myself all year long, so I can hardly blame my hubby for holding back)! Your traditional stars are gorgeous and I'm already in love with that quilt. I continue to bow down to your piecing genius on the Amitie BOM, too.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the 'chubby star' link Lynne! The pincushion is really cute! Would love to see your Christmas stash! (I'm working on getting that Mariner's Compass together for a New Year reveal! ) Happy New year!!!ReplyDelete
I am in awe of your Amitie BOM blocks. I think you should show us your Christmas goodies too! It's always good to see a bit of fabric porn.ReplyDelete
Love what you did with the pin cushion and aren't you lucky having a husband who buys you fabric those stars are looking great.
Lynne you always make the most beautiful intricate blocks! Love how your BOM is coming along, and those stars are really pretty!ReplyDelete
Great stars! I love everything French General and am kicking myself for not buying more Rounieries when I found it 40% off last month. Oh well, one must not buy All the fabric one sees.ReplyDelete
Hope you had a great Christmas!
Those blocks are stunning! FiReplyDelete
These are all lovely, but those circle blocks are just awesome!ReplyDelete
I just saw the Amitie BOM nearly finished quilt. It is gorgeous and yours will be too.ReplyDelete


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Charleston [5], established in 1794, is the state capitol of West Virginia. With a population of 53,421 (as of 2000), Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's located at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city.
Get in
Charleston is accessible by three interstates - I-77 goes from Parkersburg in the northwest to Beckley and Bluefield in the south; I-64 goes from Huntington in the west to Beckley and Lewisburg in the southeast; and I-79 begins in Charleston and continues to Morgantown in the northeast. I-64 and I-77 run together along the West Virginia Turnpike, a toll road, from the far eastern end of Charleston to Beckley, and the Turnpike continues as I-77 to Princeton, near the state border with Virginia. However, tolls are not collected on the Turnpike in the immediate vicinity of Charleston; the nearest toll barrier is about 17 miles (27 km) south of downtown Charleston.
You can also fly into Yeager Airport [6] (CRW), which is near the junction of I-77 and I-64. Yeager Airport offers daily service to and from Atlanta (Delta), Charlotte (US Airways), Chicago (United), Cincinnati (Delta), Cleveland (Continental), Detroit (Northwest), Houston (Continental), Philadelphia (US Airways), Pittsburgh (US Airways), and both Washington-Dulles (United) and Washington-Reagan National (US Airways). Also American Airlines has started new service to New York-LaGuardia and AirTran has started service to Orlando.
Get around
Charleston is home to Kanawha State Forest [10]. There are many scenic walking, hiking, biking, and riding trails in the state forest. There is also an outdoor pool that is open in the summer, various camp sites, a shooting range, a small lake for fishing, and stables. Hunting and fishing are allowed in-season. Picnic shelters are available throughout the park and can be rented for parties. There are led walks at various times of the year, information on which is available on the website.
There are also various parks throughout the city such as Magic Island, a nice park located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers in South Charlestion which is a favorite haunt for runners, volleyball players, and frisbee lovers. It has a walking track, sand volleyball court, and picnic areas.
A stones throw from downtown, in Charleston's South Hills, the Carriage Trail is a beautiful and historical trail that leads to former Governor William MacCorkle's hilltop mansion, the former site of the Sunrise Science Museum. At the bottom of the trail lies the burial ground of two Confederate spies executed by Union troops in 1863.
Charleston has three newspapers published under the umbrella corporation of Charleston Newspapers, 1001 Virginia Street E, +1-800-WVA-NEWS (982-6397):
The city also has one university within its limits, and a second is in an unincorporated community about 8 miles (13 km) west of downtown. A two-year community college shares its campus with the second university.
Although it isn't exactly a mecca of cuisine, Charleston is the mecca of cuisine for West Virginia, with a variety of options catering to different tastes and budgets. One of the best things about eating here is that there are very few tourist traps, since major tourism in Charleston has not yet caught on. Unfortunately, the lack of tourism also means that the restaurants can be be generic; chains like T.G.I. Friday's, Outback, Olive Garden, and Red Lobster are common. There are, however, some more unique local eateries:
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Widener is sponsoring a Wills for Heroes estate planning event from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the fire house on Dover Air Force Base.
All police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics are invited, del Pino said, as well as correction and probation and parole officers. Sworn and civilian members, volunteers and paid, as well as active and retired personnel and their spouses or partners are eligible, he added.
The most important decision of your life will be about what happens when you've reached its end.
A study conducted in 2007 shows only 45 percent of adult Americans have a will. While that number has held steady for years, an ABC News poll shows Americans are getting better prepared when it comes to having a health care power of attorney, or living will. Those numbers went from 17 percent in 1991 to 41 percent in 2012.
But even those numbers are not enough, particularly when it comes to the nation's first responders. People who lay their lives on the line almost daily have an even greater need to be prepared, said Dom del Pino, Esq., of the Widener University School of Law.
Widener is sponsoring a Wills for Heroes estate planning event from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the fire house on Dover Air Force Base.
All police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics are invited, del Pino said, as well as correction and probation and parole officers. Sworn and civilian members, volunteers and paid, as well as active and retired personnel and their spouses or partners are eligible, he added.
A number of local attorneys, all of who are contributing their services, will be on hand to complete the necessary paperwork. When first responders leave the event, all of their documents will have been notarized and in effect, he said.
To schedule an appointment at the Wills for Heroes event, interested parties should call (302) 477-2016. Each appointment will take approximately 90 minutes.
A will means peace of mind
"This is a program designed to protect those who protect us by providing them with simple, basic estate plans," del Pino said. "These people have careers that put them in the line of danger every day."
While everyone should have a will, a personal power of attorney and a health care power of attorney, it is particularly important for people in hazardous professions.
"It's important that families don't have to struggle with making end-of-life decisions or settling estates when they should be focusing their energies on being with or caring for their loved ones," del Pino said.
Having a will is the best and most efficient means of settling an estate because proper planning can save time and money, and prevent unnecessary conflict. It also helps an individual's peace of mind, because he or she knows everything has been planned and accounted for.
Persons who die intestate, or without a will, often can have their wishes discounted by family members or overruled by the courts.
Del Pino cited one example where an older man had intended to complete a will, but never got around to doing so. He'd often said that since his children were grown, he wanted his estate divided up among his grandchildren. But when he died intestate, the courts gave his wife a percentage of the estate, and then divided the remainder among his grown children, who eventually squandered their entire inheritance.
"In the end, his wishes just weren't honored," del Pino said.
It's often the same story when people do not have a personal power of attorney that allows a trusted individual to make financial and legal decisions, or a health care power of attorney, which gives instructions in case an individual can no longer make choices about their care.
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With a health care power of attorney, those decisions already have been made, he said.
"No one can challenge what you wanted because you were fully capable of making your decisions" when the power of attorney is signed. "Everyone knows what your wishes are; everyone knows what to do," del Pino said.
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Anyone planning to come to the Wills for Heroes event also should bring paperwork to support their bequests, to include proof of ownership for real estate, bank account information, data on Individual Retirement Accounts or 401(k) plans and information necessary to direct donations to charities.
"We need the information to make the will as specific as possible, so that very little room for error is possible," del Pino said.
Widener usually sponsors two or three Wills for Heroes each year, and is working to expand the program away from its Wilmington campus. The last local event was in Milford more than two years ago.
The Feb. 16 session was set up after the base fire chief suggested it be held at the base, located south of Dover.
Because the Wills for Heroes is on a federal installation, people must use the main gate and first register at the Visitor's Center, adjacent to the gate. State- or federally-issued government identification is required; those planning to drive on base should have proof of insurance and vehicle registration available. People should take this processing time into account when arriving for their appointment, del Pino said.


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Names have been released and charges have been filed following a burglary and subsequent shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, September 15, at a residence in downtown Missoula.
According to court documents, Dillon Torey Franklin, 22, was shot in the abdomen by the homeowner Robert 'Bob' Withrow Jones, 77, with a .357 magnum handgun in the living room of the home. Jones called 9-1-1 and reported the shooting immediately.
Jones told officers he was sleeping when he heard glass breaking, so he walked into the living room and heard more glass breaking. Jones returned to his bedroom and retrieved his .357 magnum handgun. Jones yelled at the intruder to stop or he would shoot. When the intruder, later identified as Franklin, kept advancing toward him, Jones fired one shot, striking Franklin in the torso. According to court records, Jones told police he acted in self-defense because he felt his life was in danger.
Detectives also found evidence that Franklin had broken into one of Jones' vehicles before smashing the window and entering the house.
Court records go on to state that Franklin was awake and alert while being transported to St. Patrick Hospital. He was also intoxicated, and told officers he was high on heroin and methamphetamine. He was verbally abusive to officers and hospital staff.
Officers also recovered what appeared to be drugs from Franklin's clothing.
Missoula County Attorney Fred Van Valkenburg said on Wednesday afternoon, September 18, that Jones would not be charged with a crime because he was acting in self-defense when he shot Franklin.
"I think he was defending himself more than he was defending his place," Van Valkenburg said. "Some people refer to that as the castle doctrine, but in Montana, it's actually called justifiable use of force."
Van Valkenburg outlined the possible penalties Franklin may face once he has recovered from the gunshot wound to the abdomen.
"Burglary is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $50,000 fine," Van Valkenburg said. "The criminal trespass and criminal mischief are good for six months in jail and a $500 fine, and the disorderly conduct is 10 days in jail and a $100 fine."
Franklin is still in St. Patrick Hospital being treated for his wounds, and has not yet officially been taken into custody.


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Apr 13,2009
Mini Cooper has major appeal
by Mark Maynard
The modern Mini Cooper "is the instigator of optimism," says Mini USA Vice President Jim McDowell. And who couldn't use a little optimism these days?
2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible
Body style: compact, front-wheel drive, four-seat, power soft-top convertible
Engine: 172-horsepower, 1.6-liter four cylinder with 115 foot-pounds of torque at 4,250 rpm
Transmission: six-speed manual
Acceleration, 0-60 mph: 7 seconds (7.2 automatic)
EPA fuel economy estimates: 26 mpg city, 34 highway; 91 octane recommended
Wheelbase/length: 97.1/145.6 to 146.2 inches (base to Sport models)
Curb weight: 2,700 to 2,888 pounds
The Mini has been a phenomenon of marketing and a pretty good little car, finding rave popularity in the past year for its 36 mpg on the highway. It appeals to all ages and both sexes, making a personal statement for a variety of "ists" - stylists, environmentalists and enthusiasts. Also those who think small is better, such as the driver of that red Mini seen in Southern California with the personalized license plate "DWN SZE."
The second-generation coupe was launched in the past year and now the convertible receives this slightly larger platform, with a little more power, a little plumper appearance and more technology options and, of course, more accessories.
Pricing ranges from $24,550 for the base model to $27,450 for the turbocharged Cooper S. Available in April will be the 208-horsepower, John Cooper Works model at $34,950. Warranty coverage includes no-cost maintenance for three years.
Both models use a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. The S is pumped up by a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct gasoline injection. Even with a few more pounds, I did not notice any turbo lag. At 2,888 pounds, the S convertible is still light enough to scoot from the traffic light and not stumble over its run-flat tires when pushed hard. Peak horsepower is high at 6,000 rpm, but peak torque kicks in at 4,250 rpm, where it is readily felt and enjoyed.
Transmission choices are a six-speed manual (and a sportier one for the S model) or optional, $1,250 six-speed automatic (Yay! No more continuously variable automatic, which translated to continuously boring.)
Among the most notable exterior changes are concealed trunk hinges and 16-inch wheels (up from 15). The new model has a foot-wider turning circle, now 35.1 feet, which is still U-turn nimble on most side streets.
Inside, there appears to be much improvement to the quality of plastics and how the trim pieces are assembled and installed. The toggle switches for various cabin functions and options are still in place.
But some of the interior design pushes the limit of cuteness, such as the enormous speedometer in the center of the dashboard. This lunch-plate-size disc integrates audio readout, Bluetooth controls and a circular fuel gauge that clicks off amounts used almost like plucking the petals of a daisy.
Beneath the car's huggable, happy-go-lucky demeanor is a planted, capable sporty car. The new model has much less understeer (when the front tires push through aggressive cornering instead of gripping) than the previous generation, and the turbocharged Cooper S is a gutsy shredder on twisty back roads. The six-speed manual helps keep the engine in its sweet spot of power, 177 foot-pounds of torque from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm.
The S models I tested were equipped with the Sport Package, $1,500, which includes Dynamic Traction Control with Electronic Differential Lock Control for traction under acceleration.
Braking, steering response, acceleration and gear-box precision felt sharper than in the previous model and the whole experience was just lots of let's-see-what-it-can-do fun. And all this from front-wheel drive.
Should the driver push though the margin of common sense, there are saving graces of anti-lock brakes, Cornering Brake Control with brake assist and Dynamic Stability Control with start-off assist. On manual-transmission cars, start-off assist gives three seconds of brake hold for a clean start on a hill.
The simple joy of the Mini convertible is in the driving. Up to 80 mph and maybe faster, air turbulence is minor and conversations can be enjoyed without shouting. The black and gray leather-trimmed seats aren't the best colors for bare thighs on a summer day, and beige leather is a $1,500 upgrade.
The power top goes up or down in 15 seconds, so there is no excuse for not driving the car topless. I drove the car with the top up only about 25 minutes and did notice that visibility over the shoulder is cramped by the wide wrap of cloth at the corners.
All the better reason to leave the top down. The Mini convertible for North America features a standard Openometer (optional in Europe), which logs hours driven with the top down. And it knows the real time driven, not just time with the top down and the engine running, for those who might cheat.
And for those competitive types, there is an online site where owners can upload their "open" times and include pictures and other notes and anecdotes of their car, its colors, its name and other personality traits. Mini owners are not like owners of other cars.
A Mini convertible with the top up on a sunny day is like a sad pup at the pound. It wants to be out running, unleashed and loved. And the Mini convertible makes it easy to feel loved and free.
The starting price of the Mini Cooper is merely a canvas for a palette of accessories that allows owners to build a car that expresses their individuality. Most owners add about $4,000 in extras, said Mini USA Vice President Jim McDowell.
For example, there are 10 paint colors, but only the nonmetallic choices of Pepper White, Chili Red and Interchange Yellow are free. The other colors, metallics, are $500 options.
There are at last nine wheel choices, adding $500 to $1,250 with standard or run-flat tires.
A wind deflector is $500, but I didn't find one necessary.
For those who want Bluetooth phone connectivity, the Convenience package adds $1,250, but includes such features as a USB port and iPod connector, bike-rack prep, universal garage opener and keyless locking and push-button starting. Sirius satellite radio is $599.
Heated seats are always a good idea for a convertible, but these are part of the Cold Weather package, $500, which includes heated, power-fold mirrors and heated washer nozzles.
Driving enthusiasts could add $2,500 more in John Cooper Works performance accessories.
And the Premium package, $1,250, adds chrome trim inside and out, automatic air conditioning with pollen filter and anti-theft alarm - and who doesn't want an alarm for a car that now costs $32,000?
Then there are accessories for bonnet scoops, bonnet stripes, mirror caps in the Union Jack flag and more, mud flaps, floor mats, car covers and stone guards and license-plate frames.
Somebody stop me. I'd want them all.
Copyright 2009 The San Diego Union-Tribune. Distributed By Creators Syndicate Inc.


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(May 19, 2006) - Florida Atlantic scored two runs in four separate innings, and five Owl pitchers combined to pitch out of numerous jams, limiting the Baseball Bucs to six runs on 10 hits, posting a series clinching 8-6 victory Friday evening from FAU Field.
The Bucs (29-24, 14-15) took their first lead of the weekend in the first inning, manufacturing a run without a hit. Senior shortstop Chuck Hargis (
Florida Atlantic (28-26, 13-16) ensured the lead was short-lived, scoring two runs of its own in the bottom half of the first. After a one-out single from first baseman Tyler Stevens, center fielder Tim Mascia staked the Owls to a 2-1 lead with a towering blast over the scoreboard in right field.
The Owls extended the lead to 4-1 in the third, on second baseman William Block's two-out, two-RBI, bases loaded single to left field.
Leading 4-1 in the fifth, the Owls tacked on two more runs courtesy of back-to-back doubles. Following Alex Silversmith's leadoff single, Anthony Albano sacrificed him to second, and designated hitter Mike McKenna drove Silversmith home with a double to left center. Block followed with his third RBI of the game, another double to left center.
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J Rome Convinces Judges He's in Love With Jennifer Nettles With 'Duets' Performance of 'I Will Always Love You'
For J Rome, it was all about hitting one note. One big, incredibly high note that his idol Whitney Houston made look easy when she sang 'I Will Always Love You.' Jennifer Nettles' second partner on 'Duets' was nervous before beginning his performance on Wednesday night, but the result was familiar.
"It's really high, and no guys are singing like this," J Rome said during rehearsals with the Sugarland singer. The Maryland native has been on top of the scoreboard at the end of each week of the ABC reality show, but this song made him very nervous about his capabilities.
"I have to nail it," he said. "I keep saying that but I have to nail this song."
He nailed it. J Rome began without Nettles or musical accompaniment, but really showed off the power of his voice during the final chorus, when he and his coach traded lines and emotions. He convinced Robin Thicke he was in love with the newly pregnant Nettles. "There's a reason you've been No. 1 every week," he said.
Kelly Clarkson joined the other judges and the studio audience in her praise of J Rome. She joked that she wanted to throw a high heel at him because she's jealous of his talents. Once again, J Rome finished the night at No. 1.
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My grandmother, Marian Warner, died at 4:55 this morning, Thursday November 15, 2007. My dad, my aunt (her daughter), my cousin Trisha and her son Robbie were there along with a lady from the local hospice who happened to be named Stacey (same as my sister) and whose husband is Brad (not me, different Brad).
My aunt woke me up about an hour before she passed away because the hospice lady had woke her & my dad and told them that grandma's breathing and vitals had changed and she thought it might be time. My aunt asked if there was any religious thing I wanted to do. So I rummaged around my bag and found the little booklet of sutras I carry with me. I lit a stick of incense and chanted the Heart Sutra. Grandma's breathing was heavy and her eyes were closed most of the time, though she did open them occasionally and acknowledge us. As her breathing began to settle I chanted once more. I was still chanting when she took her final breath. My aunt was holding her hand. My dad and Trish were standing at the foot of the bed.
That was just seven hours ago. It's a mistake to write about such a thing in a public forum so soon after it happened. For practical purposes I'm posting this mainly to let those who signed up for the day-long retreat at the Hill Street Center this Saturday (Nov. 16) that I won't be there. But the retreat will still go ahead as planned. Kevin Bortolin, another Dharma Heir of Nishijima Sensei will be there. Maybe he'll say a few words at the end.
I've hashed and re-hashed my whole what-happens-when-you-die schpiel a dozen times this year, I think. I don't mind letting people in on the secret. It's just that I don't have a whole lot of confidence most folks grasp what I'm saying when I try to explain it. Which isn't to say that I'm all Enlightened and you're all dumb-asses. It's just that it takes a certain amount of serious, dedicated practice before these kinds of things are gonna make sense. And most of you haven't done that. No judgments there. It's just a fact.
Anyway, we all imagine that this thing we call "me" is the personal property of us as individuals. That, in itself, is a weird idea and provides a clue to how absurd the view is. I own me. We posit not one but two individuals. There's me that I can describe and name, and then there's a more nebulous, indescribable me that owns this describable, nameable me.
The real situation is that this thing we call "me" is not our property. It is an expression of the Universe. As such there is nowhere it can possibly go when we breathe our last. This me is not a soul that flies up to Heaven or descends to Hell. It is not an Atman that reincarnates in a different body. It is not a True Self that merges into the All-ness of Being. It can't be limited in any of those silly and trivial ways. Even what I just said about it being an expression of the Universe puts far too many arbitrary limits on it.
My grandma's dead and gone, waiting soon to be buried. She'll never return. And yet the Universe of which she was an expression can never die, can never go anywhere, can never be extinguished.
The funeral will be Saturday afternoon. If you want to do something for me to ease my grief then go see Puffy Amiyumi at the Key Club tomorrow (Friday Nov. 16th) and take some good photos because it looks like I won't make it. I may make it to their show Sunday in Annaheim.
When I lay dying you can light some incense and chant the Heart Sutra, put on The Beatles White Album, hold my hand (but not if you're a dude, cuz that would be gay, dudes can sorta pat me on the shoulder in a manly way*), or be very quiet. I'm guessing I'd appreciate the silence more than anything else. Though I really like the White Album. Play that when you think I still have a few hours left then be quiet afterwards. That'll work.
My grandma lived a good life and died peacefully at home. May we all be able to do the same.
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RebelRock wrote:Here's a look at the queen from the new chess set, found on Brickshelf. Clicky!
Tower of Iron Will wrote:I think the dark queen puts this over the top for me. I think now I'll get this set, as no telling how much that figure will go for on bricklink.
insurrection wrote:But it will be the same fig in the advent calander, or?
architect wrote:insurrection wrote:But it will be the same fig in the advent calander, or?
I am thinking the same thing. One could argue that a witch is not appropriate in an advent calendar. But it will be a more affordable way to buy the figure.
This weekend I had the opportunity to build this chess set at BrickWorld. It has excellent pieces and figures. The four corner models are very nice designs. Pictures can be found in my flickr BrickWorld images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9321695@N03/
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Police say men raced through streets
BRIDGEPORT -- Honda Civics are not normally thought of as race cars, but Bridgeport police arrested two men and are looking for a third after a drag race on North Avenue early Tuesday.
An officer patrolling North Avenue heard loud engine noises at about 1:30 a.m. and saw three of the subcompact cars race by. The officer pursued them, at speeds of more than 90 miles an hour.
The cars were passing each other on the wrong side of the road and blew through a red light at North Avenue and Lindley Street, according to the report. One of the Hondas peeled off at Thompson Street and the driver was not apprehended.
The other two drivers were pulled over on North Avenue near Hurd Avenue and one of them told police that he was travelling "a little fast,'' according to the report.
Carlos Soulfront, 22, of Hurd Avenue, estimated his speed at about 55 miles per hour. "I was just racing my boys for fun,'' he told police. Soulfront was charged with racing and reckless driving, and released on a $1,500 bond.
The second man, Jose Torres, 25, of Iranistan Avenue, had a suspended license and no insurance, and was operating an unregistered vehicle with improper plates, police said. Besides the motor vehicle infractions Torres was charged with racing and reckless driving, and released on a $2,500 bond. He is scheduled to appear Feb. 5 in Superior Court..


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There is a worldwide event coming to Twitter on June 9, 2011 called Ask Archivists Day. I think this is a great opportunity to ask questions of archivists around the world. We all have ancestors that came here from other countries and this is a great opportunity to ask questions about the records that may exist in their homeland.
According to the announcement on NARAtions, the blog of the National Archives, this event "will bring together the people who collect, care for, and research archival records in one space where questions from general research practices to whether a repository has your ancestor's information will be answered."
On June 9th you can ask your question to a particular archive, or to archivists in general using the #AskArchivists hashtag in your tweet. For the U.S. National Archives direct your questions to @USNatArchives. You can watch the discussions develop by following @AskArchivists on Twitter.
If you are not a Twitter user, then you can also post your questions on the Research at the National ArchivesFacebook page or on the NARAtions blog.


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For Immediate Release
OKC Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church & State
Monday, March 5, 2012
Contact: James Nimmo, Communications Chair, 405-843-3651 james. nimmo @ gmail. com
OK Americans United 2nd Annual Hot Button Debate –
Teaching Intelligent Design
Teaching Intelligent Design
What: OKC Chapter of Americans United 2nd Annual Hot-Button Debate -
"Intelligent Design should be taught in public school science classrooms".
When: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Oklahoma City Community College, 7777 S. May, OKC, OK
Parking Area "D" - Entrance "CU1", Rooms CU2 and CU3
Who: OKC Chapter of Americans United for Church & State and the public!
(OKLAHOMA CITY) The Oklahoma City chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will host its second annual hot-button debate on Thursday, March 15, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event debating the resolution "Intelligent Design should be taught in public school science classrooms," will be held on the campus of Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), 7777 S. May, in Rooms CU2 and CU3.
James Nimmo, OK-AU Communications Chair said, "One task of Americans United is to offer educational opportunities for hot-button issues involving First Amendment state/church separation. All Americans are free to exercise their private beliefs with others who share them. However, to impose those private beliefs, through the power of law or with tax money, on others who have different beliefs is not in the spirit or the letter of the First Amendment."
Event debater Abbie Smith will be voicing opposition to the resolution: "Intelligent Design should be taught in public school science classrooms".
Ms. Smith is a graduate student studying the molecular and biochemical evolution of HIV within patients and within populations. She also studies epigenetic control of endogenous retroviruses (ERV). Smith has a BS in Biology from Truman State and is currently finishing her Ph.D in Microbiology and Immunology at Oklahoma University.
Debating in favor of the resolution will be Dr. Steve Kern of Olivet Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Dr. Kern was in the opposing position at the 2011 debate where the resolution was whether the United States was established as a Christian nation. Dr. Kern is married to Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern. For more information visit www. olivetbaptistokc. com.
Intelligent design parallels, but is not identical to creation science. It is the view that there is scientific evidence to support the Biblical Genesis account of the creation of the earth and of life.
Event moderator will be Rev. Jim Shields, board member of the Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma. This debate is a free educational public event and all are invited to attend regardless of religious, political, or scientific viewpoints.
Recommended parking is at Area "D" - Entrance "CU1" - Rooms CU2 and CU3.
Americans United is a religious liberty watchdog group based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1947; the organization educates Americans about the importance of church-state separation in safeguarding religious freedom.
For more information about the Oklahoma City Chapter of Americans for Separation of Church and State please visit www.okau.org or contact James Nimmo at 405-843-3651.


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I got a call a couple of months back from Greg Oliver. He told me that a long-lost friend was very sick. I was sorry to hear that. I told him to keep me posted. I know it sounds strange but I didn't feel right about calling my old road mate, Little Tokyo, because I hadn't talked to him in years and that is really too bad.
As a youngster I remember watching Little Tokyo (Shigeri Akabane). I was amazed first of all by his stature, getting in the ring with guys that were much bigger than him and secondly how much he entertained me. Who was this strange fellow?
Time went on and I eventually found myself in the crazy world of pro wrestling. I had worked with all kinds. I remember being very nervous the night I met Ric Flair but I also remember being just as excited the first night that I met Tokyo.
I was in awe. From the time he entered the dressing room until the time he went to the ring I just sat and watched.
I sat and watched because that is what you really needed to do to be around the small man of gigantic stature. He was truly one of a kind; a real maestro of his craft.
Working with Tony Condello, Tokyo and I roomed together. It was a real pleasure. I loved the guy. He had one of the craziest senses of humors I had ever come across.
We were sitting in the dressing room at the Keystone Center, the hockey arena in Brandon, Manitoba. Seems that the entire dressing room had worked with Maritime legend Killer Karl Krupp who used to work as a crazy German complete with a monocle in his eye and the knee-high boots.
Tokyo, in his underwear, starts telling a story about Krupp in Puerto Rico. It seems that Krupp was warned before he went to the ring to run. It seems the fine fans of the stadium used love to throw things. They told Krupp to run until he gets to the first base line.
At this point Tokyo has got a towel around his neck to mimic Krupp's cape and a beer-bottle cap in his for the monocle. And, he was goose stepping. We were in tears.
Then Tokyo, still describing Krupp, whips his cape around and proudly puts his chin in the air and says "Killer Karl Krupp runs from no man."
As Tokyo described it, Krupp walked out about 10 feet in front of the fans at the packed baseball stadium and made that announcement. Apparently the first spark plug caught him right between the eyes and drew blood. The monocle was no help. Tokyo threw the bottle cap across the room to demonstrate. He then threw his towel/cape over his head and immitated Krupp running to the ring.
The entire room was crying. Tokyo had us all in the palm of his hand.
The one thing I never forgot being around Tokyo was how much respect I had for him. We would room together and I would always keep an eye on him. People loved him. He was mobbed when we would go out. Many a night I remember being in bars with him yelling out "everybody back off. Everybody back away from Tokyo." Sometimes out on the town with a few bubblies in both of us, I would notice he was missing. I would stop the show and yell out, "Holy shit, I've lost Tokyo. Nobody move!" I would look around me and sure enough I would see him looking at me and smiling. Again, we would both laugh. The whole scene was something out of Bizarro.
It has been many years and many lives since we last saw each other. The memories burn bright though. I will never forget him.
Tokyo was a true gentleman. As a young man still learning the business he was another who I learned many lessons from. Like many from that generation, one of the biggest things he passed on to me was how to be a professional. How to carry yourself and act in public around people.
He was a true friend. I bet there are a lot of guys working today who would be thrilled to have have Tokyo tell them "You shit."
Hopefully one day we will share that laugh again. Maybe this time I will be the one to pay him back and put the monocle in my eye.
To anybody upstairs and listening, "back away from Tokyo!"


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Creating an Action Plan for Your Fitness Routine
We all know that we need to stay active to have the body of our dreams and stay healthy. It is easy for us to say we want to workout, but when it comes time to actually workout, many of us find it much harder to stick to our fitness routines. Why is this true? You would think the research behind having a consistent fitness routine would be enough to get us going. However, most of us can come up with a million reasons to quit our exercise routines, such as we do not have enough time, our routines are too hard, we get bored or do not see the results that we want. Well, it is time for us to put an end to all of our excuses and get active by sticking to our plan of action with these tips.
You need to commit. Now is not the time for excuses. You need to find the willpower within yourself to stick to your guns. You know you will be healthier and happier if you stick to a consistent fitness routine. You could join one of the many fitness challenges at your gym to help you stick to your fitness routine. Many gyms will have contests to see who works out the most in one week, who can do the most push ups during a period of time or many other different contests. You should check with your gym to see what they offer. You can also join a fitness challenge on the internet. They usually start out slowly and keep building. Most of them will last about a month, which can help you turn your fitness routine into a habit.
You should come up with a detailed plan. Many people do not have much time to waste in their daily lives, so you want to make your trips to the gym effective and worthwhile. So, how can you make sure you are using your time wisely? You need to have a plan because you do not want to just wander aimlessly around the gym from machine to machine unsure of what your are doing or what exercise is next. You will not get anything accomplished and will not see the results that you want. You want to have a detailed map of your fitness routine and have set and clear goals for what you want to achieve. By doing this, you will be able to prioritize your workout and achieve the goals you want.
You should make a schedule and stick to it. Luckily, there is not a certain time you need to exercise. You have the option of selecting the time that works best for you. You can go in the morning, afternoon, evening or night. It is up to you. However, the best thing to do is set aside a certain time that you will always be free. If you go to the gym at the same time on certain days, you will be able to form a habit. Your body will get use to working out on lets say Monday evening, so you will automatically begin to go there without you even thinking about it, which can be a big help when you are trying to stick to your fitness routine. Consistency is a must for any fitness routine to be effective.
You need to keep a record of your progress. You need to have a record of how you are progressing that you can physically see. Also you need to remember to focus on everything in your journal and not just weight loss or how many dress sizes you dropped. You need to record the types of exercises you did, how many reps you did and how long it took to do them, how much weight you used and so forth. Every minute detail can show you how you have been successful, so it is best to include everything that you can. This type of record can also make it easier to see how you can improve your workout, such as is it time to go faster, add some more reps or add some more weight to ensure that you do not hit a plateau and keep progressing in your fitness routine.
It can be hard to find the time to fit in a fitness routine, so you want to ensure that when you do workout that it is well worth your time and effort. You need to find a fitness routine that you enjoy that is effective and well-rounded. The more planned out and consistent you are, the easier it will be to stick to your fitness routine. Now is the time to live a healthier and happier life by putting an end to the many excuses we use to abandon our fitness routines.


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What is Timeline Therapy
Timeline therapy was developed by Dr. Tad James; Time Line Therapy ™ techniques enable you to eliminate a wide variety of issues in your past, which allows you to move forward toward your goals and desires. Time Line Therapy ™ is a collection of techniques that will allow you to gain the emotional control over your life.
Time Line Therapy ™ has become widely known as one of the most effective methods for creating quick comfortable and lasting changes. Combining their advanced expertise in Time Line ™ with advanced levels of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Hypnosis.
Why use Timeline Therapy?
Timeline therapy is an excellent set of techniques to use with the following:-
* Release negative emotions / negative feelings
* Change limiting beliefs / decisions
* Release anxiety
* Set and achieve goals or outcomes
* create the future you want now
How does Timeline Therapy work?
We all have unconscious Timelines, you could say they are responsible for the way you store your memories in your unconscious mind. Understanding of these timelines also describes the way you know subconsciously the difference between a memory and a future dream.
What will be the result of Timeline Therapy?
The various changes in an individual take place at an unconscious level. Conscious decisions to change need to be implemented at this level. The Time Line Therapy ™ process allows you to work at the unconscious level to release the effects of negative beliefs, decisions and emotions arising from past experiences.
It brings about changes in "inappropriate" programming in minutes rather than days, months or years. As a therapist I continue to be amazed at the speed and potency of Timeline therapy, as do those who I'm working with.Unwarranted emotional reactions such as unreasonable sadness, anger, depression, anxiety and fear hurt and guilt are responsible for preventing people achieving what they want in life.
What are limiting decision or limiting beliefs?
Limiting decisions / beliefs, such as "I'm not good enough", "I'm not loveable", "I'm not clever enough" or "I'll never trust again" create false limitations and hamper your ability to create reachable and attainable goals and outcomes.


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Dialogues with Ethnography Notes on Classics, and How I Read Them Author: Jan Blommaert
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This book persuasively argues the case that ethnography must be viewed as a full theoretical system, rather than just as a research method. Blommaert traces the influence of his reading of classic works about ethnography on his thinking, and discusses a range of authors who have influenced the development of a theoretical system of ethnography, or whose work might be productively used to develop it further. Authors examined include Hymes, Scollon, Kress, Bourdieu, Bakhtin and Lefebvre. This book will be required reading for students and scholars involved in ethnographic research, or those interested in the theory of ethnography.
Once again, Jan Blommaert advances the field of sociolinguistics in this indispensable collection of insightful and thought-provoking essays on the importance of ethnography in helping us make sense of language, culture, and society in our complex and fascinating world. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will become essential reading for its intellectual rigor, scope and depth.- Christian W. Chun, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
Dialogue lies at the heart of Jan Blommaert's invitation to conceive of ethnography as epistemology. In this elegant collection Blommaert enters into intriguing dialogues with a number of foundational thinkers in ethnography and sociolinguistics. In engaging with the 'classics' as he calls them, he lays out his challenging vision of a sociolinguistics that takes inequality and voice as central problematics. This is scholarship at its best.- Catherine Kell, University of Cape Town, South Africa
This volume is packed with ideas, historical and contemporary, all made fresh through Jan Blommaert's insightful connections and lucid prose. Hymes, Kress, Bakhtin, Bourdieu, and many others are here together in a conversation about ethnography, what it is, and what it can do. A stunning homage to – and meditation on – Blommaert's intellectual heroes.- Betsy Rymes, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Jan Blommaert is Professor in the Department of Culture Studies and Director of Babylon, Center for the Study of Superdiversity at Tilburg University, the Netherlands. He is the author of The Sociolinguistics of Globalization (Cambridge University Press, 2010) and Ethnography, Superdiversity and Linguistic Landscapes: Chronicles of Complexity (Multilingual Matters, 2013).


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GG continues to see fallout from her outburst at Reza's birthday party in Las Vegas — and finally realizes her behavior was out of line.
The March 25 episode of Shahs of Sunset picked up right where last week's episode left off. After GG Gharachedaghi lost her cool at Reza Farahan's birthday party in Las Vegas, she up and left without telling anyone, leaving Reza understandably upset. Back in LA, MJ Javid confronted GG about the incident in Vegas involving Reza's friend Anita over lunch, but GG was having none of it.
A little later, Reza and MJ tried talking some sense into GG. She explained she was only defending herself and insisted Anita was attacking her and shouting at her. In the end, she was finally able to admit she has anger issues — and the friends kissed and made up.
Reza felt like throwing an over-the-top champagne party, so he splurged on expensive champagne and caviar. The whole gang was gathering for the first time since Vegas — so you knew there was going to be plenty of drama!
Anita showed up and immediately began talking smack about GG. Did she learn nothing from her first head-to-head confrontation with the fiery GG?
A couples drinks later, GG confronted Anita and asked her what her problem is. GG told Anita she has nothing against her and took her by the hand. It was nice to see GG make a genuine effort to ease the tension.
Tune in next week to see how GG reacts when MJ shows up four hours late to GG's parents' 40th anniversary party!
Do YOU think GG was being sincere, HollywoodLifers?


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Maryland Nursing Specialties Graduate Programs on Campus
Nursing Specialties Graduate Programs on Campus are offered on campus for the nursing student seeking a hands-on learning format. Nursing Specialties Graduate Programs on Campus degree may be a great way for nurses to cultivate experience and expertise in a specific nursing niche. Graduate level nursing specialties programs are offered in a wide range of areas, such as forensic nursing programs and nurse practitioner specialties. Program levels include masters, graduate certificates and DNP specialties. In nursing, advanced education often means you are positioned for better salaries and prospects for employment in a variety of potential healthcare settings.
Nursing Specialties Graduate Programs on Campus Overview
Earning an on-campus graduate degree means you benefit from having all your resources in one place. From classes, to libraries, laboratories, and social services, graduate nursing colleges and universities usually have great facilities that you would have access to. Some students also appreciate being able to network, interact or form study groups with classmates in real-time. Plus, you get to study with your professors and mentors in person. A college campus experience may be the experience of a lifetime.
If this sounds right to you, you can filter a search on GradSchools.com by location to find nursing schools with Nursing Specialties Graduate Degree Programs by city, state, or country. Refine this search by choosing the type of degree (MSN or DNP) or a graduate certificate. It all depends on the education level you currently have. If you are just starting out and have a BSN, an MSN is the next step. In fact, for all the advanced practice registered nurse roles (APRN) such as nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners, a master's degree is essential.
What Types of Nursing Specialties Graduate Programs are There?
From here, pinpoint the right program for you by choosing a Nursing Specialty that aligns with your interests. If you are drawn to specialties that focus on a specific illness or body system, you might look into cardiac nursing, or diabetes.
Nursing specialties can also be focused around a specific patient population, such as pediatrics, gerontology or women's health nursing. You may also find Nursing Specialty Graduate degrees that focus on patient acuity or location of care delivery such as primary care, public health nursing or acute care nursing.
There are also nursing specialties that are non-patient care oriented such as nursing education, healthcare administration, nurse research and policy, nurse leadership or nurse informatics.
You can also look outside the box to see what areas are growing in popularity. Forensic nursing is one of these areas. The great thing is that by refining your and honing your nursing skills and knowledge through higher education, you are able to develop insight and expertise. To some extent, specialization involves both narrowing and deepening your nursing practice.
Types of Nursing Specialties Graduate Programs on Campus Degrees
Nursing Specialties Masters on campus Programs can typically be completed in 1-2 years, and may support further doctoral-level studies. Look into options such as MSN-Nursing, MSN with a Specialization in Adult-Gerontology primary Care Nurse Practitioner. If you already have an MSN, you can review Nursing Specialties Graduate Certificates such as Post-Master's Certificate: Advanced Practice Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Doctor of Nursing Practice-DNP: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). Doctoral programs tend to be more research-based and can run between 2-6 years.
FUN FACT: Although a master's degree is the most common form of entry-level education, many APRNs choose to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or a Ph.D.
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As baby-boomers age and healthcare legislation changes to accommodate greater numbers of insured, the job prospects for APRNs is extremely favorable. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment growth for nurse practitioners is expected to climb 35% between 2014 and 2024[i]
If you want to combine your passion for nursing with a decision to focus your nursing career, why not look into the potential benefits of earning a Nursing Specialty Graduate Degree!
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Marsh Harrier Sightings News
Hawk and Owl Trust's own Phil Littler with John Middleton (members of the North West Norfolk Ringing Group) writing in the BTO Bird Ringing Demog Blog say:
"On 5th February 2014, the first live British-ringed Marsh Harrier was sighted in Spain by Javier Elorriaga, along with Yeray Seminario, Juan Martin and Ramon Navarro. The wing-tagged male Marsh Harrier (BN – green pin on map below) was ringed as a nestling in North Norfolk on 3rd August 2013 by the North West Norfolk Ringing Group. This bird was seen at La Janda, near Cadiz, an area of flooded rice fields, which has a high concentration of Marsh Harriers in winter. It was then seen again on 8th February by Geoff Gowlett who sent us the photo below. BN was first seen by Alex Colorado on 9th December 2013 approximately four kilometres from the latest observations".
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Mortimer McMire Edit
Mortimer McMire, also known as The Grand Intellect (and to his annoyance, also as the Gannalech), is Commander Keen's ultimate nemesis, an evil human prodigy with the IQ of 315 who will not rest until he has destroyed the whole Universe.
Not much is known about his origins or family, except for his sister Molly. Mortimer seems to be about the same age as Keen (and was probably his classmate), so he should be around 8 years old.
Mortimer's helmet, as seen in Keen 5 — but not spotted by Keen himself!
Contents Edit
- 1 Personality
- 2 Rule over the Vorticons
- 3 Mortimer's plotting
- 4 Appearance in Keen GBC
- 5 Appearances
- 6 In Battle of the Brains
- 7 See also
Personality Edit
Mortimer believes himself to be of the highest intelligence ever and has decided that nothing else deserves to live. His ultimate goal is to destroy everything, because everything is so stupid. It is not known how he is going to survive if he destroys the whole Universe, or whether he is even wanting to survive or just end it all and himself along with it.
Rule over the Vorticons Edit
Grand Intellect picture
The exact time and means of McMire's seizure of power over Vorticon VI is unknown. In fact, it cannot even be said why McMire chose the Vorticons to be his slaves, although it is probably related to their sturdy physiology. In any case, what is known is that, by the time Commander Keen was stranded on Mars, Mortimer had the entire species under his absolute control through a mysterious and evil "mind-belt" technology. He adopted the title "The Grand Intellect", which seems to be the alias he uses when dealing with alien species (similar to Billy Blaze's "Commander Keen" alias).
It is clear that McMire's dictatorship led to a great disruption of Vorticon life. In particular, Vorticon VI became one of the most militaristic worlds in the galaxy, as part of McMire's plan to obliterate Earth and, more fundamentally, as a mere pawn in his greater schemes. All male Vorticons were trained from a young age to fight to some extent. Most became grunts, and either labored for the Intellect all over the home planet or, worse, were sent to serve on the Vorticon Mothership. Such insidious orders as the Vorticon Elite and the VortiNinjas were created, forming the galaxy's deadliest fighting force. Even the Vorticon Women's ability to spit fire was used for destructive purposes.
Mortimer inside the Mangling Machine
The absolute rule of the Intellect began to unravel with Commander Keen's discovery of the Vorticon Mothership. After escaping Mars, Keen boarded the heavily guarded mothership and eliminated the deadly Tantalus Rays. The incapacitation of the Mothership, though a major setback, did not end McMire's rule and, in fact, probably only made it fiercer. As Commander Keen arrived on Vorticon VI, the Vorticons were essentially ordered to carry out a vendetta against Keen.
It was not enough, however, and Keen was able to make it to the Grand Intellect's castle. It was here that Keen discovered the Grand Intelllect's true identity. He fought McMire in his hideous Mangling Machine, and brought an end to his tyrannical rule. Though the end of the Vorticon's oppression, it was by no means the end of Mortimer McMire.
Mortimer's plotting Edit
At first Keen had no idea that Mortimer was plotting something — not until he discovered the Vorticons actually were not hostile but were brain-controlled by Mortimer McMire (see Keen 3 Story). By destroying the Mangling Machine, Keen believed he had gotten rid of Mortimer. One day, as he was listening to his Photachyon Transceiver, he picked up a distorted signal. He managed to hear something about the Shikadiplanning to destroy the Galaxy, and quickly set off to Gnosticus IV to learn more about them (see Keen 4 Story). The name Gannalech was also mentioned in the message, but Keen did not pay much attention to it at the time.
The Mortimer Letter
After stopping the Shikadi's plan he finds a message on the Omegamatic, The Mortimer Letter (see Keen 5 Story). In the letter, it is revealed that Keen did in fact not destroy Mortimer, the Mangling Machine was only operated by an Android Dummy, and that Mortimer was behind the whole Shikadi plot. "Gannalech" was what the Shikadi called him, being the way they pronounced "Grand Intellect". The Shikadi plot was simply a diversion to stop Keen from discovering Mortimer's one true goal: he intends to blow up the whole universe, not just the galaxy. However, for reasons unknown, Keen decided to decipher the message later — perhaps he was in a hurry to get home, as at the end of Keen 4, he says he hopes "it does not rain on my folks."
Because of this, it seems that he forgot all about the letter, and did not learn that Mortimer was still alive until much later, when he had to save his baby-sitter from the Bloogs after she was kidnapped (which was also a diversion — see Keen 6 Story). After the rescue, when he discovers that Mortimer is alive and well, he learns about Mortimer's plans to destroy the entire universe. (Given his surprise at discovering Mortimer is still alive, it seems he really had not read the letter.)
Keen was to confront Mortimer in the final battle for the Universe, but it never happened, as the final game in the series, The Universe Is Toast, was iced. However, many fans still hold out hope that it will be made one day. (Tom Hall, the lead designer for the original games, has made it clear that he would make this game without hesitation if creative control was again returned to him.)
Appearance in Keen GBC Edit
Mort in Keen GBC
Keen GBC is the only official game where Mortimer appears in person. He looks basically the same as Keen, except for wearing a black and red outfit as well as shades. Unlike in Keen 5, his helmet features a red stripe.
The game manual describes Mortimer as the following:
|Commander Keen's arch-nemesis, school rival, and all-around evildoer. He's masterminded your entire adventure and wants to see the Universe destroyed! You'll never catch him, but he's out there! Waiting to see you fail!
Appearances Edit
- Keen 2 – referred to (as "Grand Intellect")
- Keen 3 – as the end boss (first time refered by his real name)
- Keen Dreams – referred to in the story
- Keen 4 – referred to (as "Gannalech")
- Keen 5 – hinted to with a SGA letter and his helmet
- Keen 6 – mentioned by sister
- Keen GBC – various appearances
- Battle of the Brains - final boss
In Battle of the Brains Edit
Mortimer McMire
|Appears in
|Battle of the Brains
|Harms Keen?
|Not directly, yes with shots, yes when BB is out
|Shots to defeat
|30, then 1 to stun / immortal (stunned ~1 second)
In Battle of the Brains, Mortimer is the boss, he has recently pumped himself full of Vitalin, possibly explaining why he takes more shots to be vulnerable than any other enemy in the game (the Imposter Commander Keen only took 16, and he was much easier to fight). His Brain Blaster is a high-powered version of Commander Keen's own Neural Stunner, to the point of being able to destroy his shots using one of his own. Mortimer only appears in The Warpcore, and is indirectly needed to complete the game. Mortimer walks at a slightly slower speed than Keen does, but his shots whizz by at an equal-if-not-greater speed. Mortimer is a force to be reckoned with, even if his IQ value is just one point higher than Keen's.
See also Edit
- The McMire Family
- Android Dummy
- Mangling Machine
- The Universe Is Toast


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