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Anyone here play Cupid? Shoot arrows from their Eros quiver? Serve the role of matchmaker? Help acquaintances/friends/family get through a relationship dry spell by introducing them to other acquaintances/friends/family?
I'm just asking because for some odd reason, the responsibility is always expected of me among the circle of people I know to "hook people up." Like somehow it's my job.
If my sister breaks up with her bf, she goes to me. If my guy friends just ended a relationship, they come to me and ask if I have any girl friends, or girlfriends with girl friends, that I can introduce to them. Hell, I've even had a coworker ask me if I had any guy friends or brothers, cousins, etc. that I wanted to set her up with on a blind date.
Some of the matches I've set up have ended very well. As a matter of fact a few weeks ago I went to the wedding of my two good friends who I introduced to one another two years ago. But some of them have failed miserably and have really affected my relationship with those people.
Anyone here relegated to the role of matchmaker? What do you think of it?
On the flip side has anyone here been the recipient of matchmaking? How did it turn out for you?
Suffice it to say, I think matchmaking is a dangerous conflict of interest, and I'm just tired of constantly brewing love potion #9's. :(
Winter Is Coming.
I used to do the matchmaker bit all the time and realized it wasn't really helping me out in any way, shape or form so I stopped. There's only so far I'm willing to help people before my own ship should come in. Otherwise i might as well have DOORMAT stamped on my forehead.
Finally got off my lazy ass and picked up the weights again.
hahahaha I choose to play matchmaker :)
When I see a cute potential couple, I immediately spring into action...
except, I end up getting jealous of their relationships in the end...
And none have ever lasted...
haha I should stop trying to help
UBC Science or UTSG Rotman Commerce?
I'm a matchmaker.
My friends loved it when I sprinkled some love on them, and I love it when they appreciate it. So I keep on helping them.
So far, they're not that kind of person to blame things on me when the relationship didn't turned out well.
But I'm so good at advising people about their love issues but when it comes to my love life I can't deal with my own issues.
It just sucks XD
I can still remember all my dating disasters at MU--Columbia 40+ years ago that were pre-arranged. Ten percent of them worked well. I had great friends over those semesters but I never instilled enough interest from them to be considered as marriage material. Looking back, that was a good thing as I was clueless about relationships, much less keeping them.
During my 30's and early '40's I managed to meet people through personal ads in newspapers rather than opt for bars, church, grocery store aisles. Using 50 words or less as a composite I met a lot of interesting people this way and learned a lot about myself and the relevance of my expectations along the journey in search of that special someone who could touch my soul. I came very close twice to getting married then but that didn't happen: I initiated the break up with the first one; the second one initiated the break up with me. Both happened to be named Cathy (1 with the C, one with K) so no freudian slip of the tongue transpired to complicate arrangements.
I have tried dating services over time. I found a few to be disappointing and too expensive while others generated some wonderful friendships. Looking back on these experiences I should have stayed with the first choices these matchmakers chose rather than deluding myself "playing the field". Such dalliance more than once cost me the joy from loving a great person whose personality would've filled the void in my soul.
I gave up on myself many times through my history. Yet Hope, if you let it, can transcend and transform. The very last dating service I tried at age 55 taught me some valuable lessons about people, my self, aging, and revising life expectations. As an individual ages certain truths that seemed relevant from younger times were no longer appropriate or applicable. In other words Kiddo, check out the old hens, leave the younger set alone as they have a vast array of choices and you won't be 1 of them.
With what I learned adjusting to this new set of life parameters I was able to find my soul-mate via e-Harmony within 3 weeks after sign-up from a field of 46 candidates. At age 64 I have been happily married for 6 years and intend remaining that way. If I can do it so can you if that's what you're truly looking for.
As the old Arkansas adage goes: why did the chicken cross the road? To show the possum it could be done. If this saying makes little sense just check out the roadkill that dots the highways around here.....get it now?
MYTH: the universal language. Always question AUTHORITY.
find me a match winter
I'm the opposite, I've been the indirect cause of the fall of a fistful of relationships.
My last status was moderated for no good reason.
I'm better at hooking up people then hooking my self up...
I hooked up two friends in High School...
While me, over here, was trying to get a girlfriend my self...Had a tough time and a newb wing bro.
Hooked up a girl I met in college with a guy I met in college when we were all freshman. They got married 4 years later. Ain't no thing.
Hooked up a lesbo at work with another chick I knew through the girl I was dating at the time. They went out for 2 years, then had a break up so brutal and horrible it was laughable.
Got 2 of my friends laid at the same party with different girls in the same room at the same time. I literally kicked back and enjoyed a cigar while I could hear the 4 of them banging it out. Best cigar I ever smoked. Mission accomplished.
We Do Not Sow
I once had a couple friends who I thought would go great together. So I shot one of them with an arrow. Unfortunately, they never got together and I ended up getting arrested. Maybe using carbon arrows with my compound bow wasn't the best idea.....
I don't read manga.
Sure. But I'll always find the opposite. Ask for a cute girl, and I'll find you a fat girl or a gay guy. Because friends are precious.
I played the matchmaker for alot of my friends, however, sometimes I want someone to matchmake for me
eating some tacos
I've done it intentionally once. I'd seen one of my girl friends eyeing this guy when we were at a bar. He was 2 meters tall, thin and bearded. looked to be at most 23 years old. It was funny because this girl once told me that her ideal guy would be around that height, which I thought at the time was a bit too ambitious, and she's really short. Anyway it seemed that they had once had a short conversation with each other a while back. When I noticed her casting looks in that guys direction and averting her gaze over and over she told me and added "whatever, he wouldn't remember me."
That guy kept glancing our way so I simply replied "Uh huh..."
Then the fidgeting and glancing around was getting ridiculous, and the fact that the bar was packed full of intoxicated idiots was really starting to annoy me so the next time we passed by that guy I literally grabbed hold of my friend and shoved her at him. My non verbal way of saying "she's all yours."
That was around four years ago. Now they're looking to buy a house together. There is talk of marriage and children. And I find myself thinking, how different their lives would be if it hadn't been for me. Just goes to show that sometimes all you need is a good shove.
Other times I wonder if I'm being manipulated as an instrument by fate. My best friend really wanted to go to a concert. She couldn't get to the location and she was only able to make it because I volunteered to give her a ride. Well there she met someone working backstage and now they've been a couple for almost two years.
Maybe I make a good cupid because I've held no interest in romantic love for myself so far.
I might have to bend it back and break it, break it off!
I don't think people have the right to play matchmaker. I mean who knows what kind of people you like better than you? Also 90% of the time playing matchmaker ends badly and then who will they blame when things go south?
Something to chew on.
Gah what do you want now?
Winter Is Coming.


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Ariana Grande to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
July 2, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 24.
MTV announced Wednesday the pop singer is the first performer for the awards show, which will air live from California.
Grande's current single, "Problem," has reached double platinum status and peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. It features white-hot rapper Iggy Azalea.
MTV reprised its popular countdown show "Total Request Live" for one day for Grande on Wednesday. It was dubbed "Total Ariana Live."
The 20-year-old Grande will release her sophomore album, "My Everything," a day after the VMAs.
Grande was the star of the Nickelodeon sitcoms "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat." Her 2013 debut single was the Top 10 hit "The Way."

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aral hideous. That makes me more embarrassed to be a PHP dev than all the bad rep it has as a language. And they're teaching SVN! It gets worse :(
aral hideous. That makes me more embarrassed to be a PHP dev than all the bad rep it has as a language. And they're teaching SVN! It gets worse :(
I love that #php now has shiny namespacing and a thriving code sharing community, but I think the heavily hierarchical namespacing practises used by some of the community (e.g. symfony components) are unhealthy.
They are difficult to memorise, relying on (often slow) IDE autocomplete, and encourage a
use statement for each class. That's pretty much a scoped equivalent of
from x import * in python — not a good practise! It's still namespace pollution, it just takes longer to write.
I am trying to use a more python–like, package-centred approach with much fewer subnamespaces. The outcome of this should be that you
use the package name:
use BarnabyWalters
…and then using all the classes/subnamespaces from that root, e.g:
$t = Posse\Helpers::convertHtmlToTwitterFormat($s);
Created this evening: a partial parser for ABC notation. It currently only handles headers, including ones within the music, but not inline headers. For the #taproot tunes module
Brennan Novak great to see you auto–POSSEing! And pleased that you found the truncenator useful. Also check out the stuff in BarnabyWaltersPosse, there's a more up to date version of the truncenator as well as some other syndication helpers.
Just some simple performance–enhancing on #taproot these last few evenings — cached and parallelised pingbacks and identengine.com requests.
Doing a mass find-and-replace operation on the Perch Blog app so I can have more than one running at the same time. If you want to do something similar, here are the strings you need to replace:
blog ⇒
Blog ⇒
perch_blog ⇒
PerchBlog ⇒
And then obviously rename the
.class.php files and activate as you would any other app.
Great to see that Zend Framework implements a PuSH publisher and client, with Hub "coming soon" #indieweb
Researching #wordpress plugin API as prior art for my activitystreams events framework. Yuk. Yuk yuk yuk.
Let's try them out: emphasised, strong,
"Some quote" Barnaby Walters
I added some HTML→Twitter microsyntax routines to my #POSSE helpers library: https://github.com/barnabywalters/php-helpers #indieweb
Updates to #php-mf2: vastly improved handling of combined microformats. http://waterpigs.co.uk/php-mf2
I updated the #php-mf2 web demo again, now you can try out the classic microformats compatibility. http://waterpigs.co.uk/php-mf2/
Updated php-mf2 with improved handling of children keys, updated the demo to output JSON and time taken;
#symfony2 Security component is a beast. Once I've got it sorted, there's a BIG tutorial on it's way. The symfony components have taught me a huge amount, so improving their documentation the least I can do.
Tom Morris just tried it, and I can hack offline, with inline docs and code completion for both language functions, imported packages and my own classes. PHP+Netbeans.


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The former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Honorable Louise Arbour, will deliver the Doris Conant Lecture on Women and Culture as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. The program is on Friday, November 7 at Northwestern University School of Law's Thorne Auditorium at 6:00 pm. You can read more about the program at http://www.chfestival.org/index.cfm?fa=fallfest.progdtl&pid=2781 and there are free tickets set aside for students – NOTE: Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday September 15, 2008.
The lecture will be followed by a separately ticketed panel event called Universal Human Rights, Right Here – you can get more information at
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Special program students who want to stay at the law school for a 3rd semester can defer graduation and enroll in the "Concentration in American Legal Studies Program." Any student currently studying at CK on an F or J visa is eligible to apply for this program, and former CK graduates are eligible to apply, however acceptance is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Dean of Chicago-Kent.
The program requires students to register for between 9 and 12 credit hours and a minimum of 9 credits is required. Students are required to submit a new Financial Affidavit, dated within the last 6 months, showing sufficient resources for 9 credits plus 5 months living expenses.
Concentration students are not be permitted to register as auditors, but must instead take the classes for either a graded credit or pass/fail. They must attend class, do all required work and sit for final exams. The cost for all students will be 50% of the prevailing semester cost no matter how many credits are taken. Students who are currently enrolled as LLM students at Chicago-Kent College of Law and who are extending their program to include the Concentration will be awarded their LLM degrees at the end of the Concentration term and will be eligible to walk in the May Commencement ceremony following the end of the Concentration term. The Concentration program is a one semester program and cannot be extended.
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PHOTOS: Aqua Ally Awards, Aqua Foundation for Women
By Micaela Hood, SouthFlorida.com The Aqua Foundation For Women held a cocktail reception inside the Bacardi USA headquarters in Coral Gables. The reception honored community leaders including NAACP members and talk show host Cristina Saralegui. The Aqua Foundation For Women serves as a catalyst for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness and equality in South Florida. Aqua Girl, a week-long party that benefits the Aqua Foundation for Women, takes place in May. For information, go to aquafoundation.org.
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California Legislature Passes Ban on Disposable Plastic Bags
If Signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, Bill Would Be First Such Statewide Ban in the Country
Paper or plastic? In California, the latter may soon no longer be an option and the former may come at a cost.
On Friday, the state Legislature passed a bill banning the use of plastic bags at California grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores and other businesses. If signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, the bill would institute the first statewide ban on plastic bags in the U.S. A spokesman for the governor said he hasn't taken a position on the issue....


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Bicester Village has just today launched the widely anticipated first British Designers' Collective Menswear boutique. Showcasing a cool mix of contemporary British menswear designers, the pop-up boutique is an evolution of the exclusive collaboration between the BFC and Bicester Village, one of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages by Value Retail.
British menswear is fast becoming the focus of 2012. With the launch of the new fashion week, 'London Collections: Men', Bicester Village recognised the growing importance of men's fashion and sought to support this influential category within the fashion industry.
The boutique will offer some of the most coveted names in British fashion, ranging from new generation talent to established British menswear labels straight from Savile Row.
Designers include:
B Store, Chuc's Dive & Mountain Shop, Emmett, E.Tautz, Folk, Gentlemen's Tonic, Grenson, Heritage Research, James Long, Jane Carr, Jonathan Saunders, Lily & Lionel, Lou Dalton, Margaret Howell, Mr Natty, Oliver Spencer, Richard James, Sunspel, Tim Little & YMC
"I am delighted to see the British Fashion Council expanding our collaboration with Bicester Village through the new menswear venture at the British Designers' Collective. In a year celebrating all things British and with the upcoming launch of our very own menswear showcase, London Collections: Men, this is the perfect time to launch a dedicated retail platform for men's fashion. The new focus not only highlights the strength and talent of British menswear designers, it gives them exposure to a new male audience, who have the unique opportunity to experience and purchase great British fashion." - Harold Tillman CBE, BFC Chairman


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Record comes despite departure of snowbirds and lull in tourism.
Existing home sales and prices in Southwest Florida set an eight-year high in May, despite the annual departure of snowbirds and a lull in leisure tourism — two major drivers of area housing purchases.
Realtors in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties sold a total of 2,261 residential units last month, slightly outpacing the numbers from a record-breaking April — when sales soared to their highest level since the peak of the housing bubble in June 2005.
Last month's sales numbers were also 18 percent ahead of May 2013's, and in lock-step with gains reported across the state and nation, according to figures released Thursday by Realtor groups.
With inventory diminishing and prices rising, many in the industry now believe the market's conditions are becoming dangerously similar to those present as the last housing boom began almost a decade ago.
"If it's well-priced, it's flying off the shelves right now," said Ed Martinez, an agent with Keller Williams on the Water in Sarasota.
"People are just scarfing them up right now, and a lot of first-time buyers are missing out. My fear is we are creating another false bubble."
Agents attribute the recent uptick largely to baby boomers pursuing purchases they'd put on hold during the prolonged economic downturn.
Most of the home purchases included in the May figures were based on offers and contracts drafted in late March or April, with a 30-day time lag for closings.
With Easter falling several weeks earlier than normal this year — on March 31 — many in the industry feared that the annual summer slowdown might also prematurely slam the brakes on real estate transactions.
If May is any indication, however, the regional market appears poised for a robust summer.
In Sarasota County, May was the second consecutive month in which agents sold more than 1,000 properties — the other nine all occurring during the frenzy of 2004 and 2005.
Pending sales, which represent properties expected to close within the next 90 days, also rose in May from both the previous month and the same time last year, records show.
The ferocious sales pace, coupled with a dwindling supply of available homes for sale, has lifted prices throughout the region by double-digit percentages.
Sarasota's median sales prices for a single-family home grew 19 percent over the year to reach $220,000 in May — that's the highest value since August 2008.
Similarly, the median sales price for a single-family house in Manatee swelled 24 percent, to $217,000.
In smaller Charlotte, prices grew to $132,800. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
Meanwhile, new listings have been slow to enter the market, creating the most extreme real estate shortage the area has seen in a decade.
The existing housing supply in Sarasota slipped to 3,297 total homes last month, representing a three-month supply. In a vast turnaround from the crash that occurred in 2007, only 333 of those were either short sales or foreclosures.
The inventory is now down almost 16 percent since May 2012, records show.
The May inventory of single-family dwellings was a little higher in Manatee: 3.7 months.
Charlotte carried a stock last month of 4.9 months' worth of homes — still below the six-month balance considered a point of equilibrium between a buyer's market and one favoring sellers.
The phenomenon has created bidding wars among buyers, who now must compete with billion-dollar hedge funds to find homes. Builders also are rolling out new communities at speeds not seen since 2006, while mortgage bankers are slowly beginning to ease lending restrictions.
"It's just a continuation of what we have been seeing with steady demand on all fronts — from investors to the second-home buyer to the primary-residence level," said Peter Crowley, broker and co-owner of the Re/Max Alliance Group in Sarasota and Manatee.
"As prices bump up, and people gain a little more equity in their homes, we should see some properties come onto the market."
The conditions in Southwest Florida mirrored those found across the state in May.
Agents throughout Florida registered 22,375 existing single-family home sales last month, an 8 percent increase from April and a 19 percent bounce from May 2012, according to data released Thursday from Florida Realtors.
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $171,000, up 15.9 percent from the previous year.
Across the country, sales of existing homes also continued to progress.
U.S. housing transactions spiked 4.2 percent over the month and 12.9 percent from the same time last year to reach a seasonally adjusted 5.18 million housing units in May.
Those totals represent the highest level since November 2009, when the market was exaggerated by a federal tax stimulus.
Ssupply constraints also lifted prices at the national level, where median existing-home prices for all housing types jumped 15 percent from a year ago to $208,000 in May. It was the sixth straight month of double-digit gains and the strongest price increase since October 2005.
Distressed homes accounted for the fewest U.S. real estate deals since the recession took hold, while all- cash purchases occurred in fully one-third of all the national transactions last month.
Meanwhile, nearly half of all homes sold in May were on the market for less than a month.
As in Southwest Florida, the U.S. is fast approaching a supply problem. "The big problem is inventory," said Walter Molony, a spokesman for the National Association of Realtors.
"Looking ahead, we will probably see supply fixed in the five-month range, which will tilt markets across the country in favor of sellers. Long-term, it will start to create problems with affordability, especially for first-time buyers."


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|Polk County Maintenance Department
|It is our goal to maintain all County buildings and
equipment to provide clean and workable conditions.
We maintain heat, light, power, air conditioning,
plumbing and other such environmental factors so that
County Personnel and the General Public may occupy
the County facilities in comfort and safety.
It is our responsibility to direct the repair, construction
and reconstruction of physical buildings and contents
and to administer a preventative maintenance program
that will facilitate uninterrupted services to County
buildings and property.
We also maintain County vehicles, performing routine oil
changes and service as well as general maintenance and
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going to the appropriate link above (work request
form). Once submitted they are directed to the
appropriate staff to complete the task. Any
requests not submitted online should be faxed to
the office at 936-327-6886.
As always, emergencies should be called in and if
possible sent via work request as well.
Thanks for your cooperation!
|Please feel free to email me if you feel we have done a good
job and would like to let us know. If you have any suggestions
or comments where we might be better able to serve you, I
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Cisco Unified MeetingPlace, Release 7.1 -- Configuration Notes for IBM Lotus Sametime Chat Clients
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Main page: Cisco Unified MeetingPlace, Release 7.1
Navigation: Integration > Integrating with IBM Lotus Sametime Web Conference
When an IBM Lotus Sametime Connect user sets up an instant meeting, the invited user receives a pop-up notification to join or decline the meeting. The notification is sent only once when the instant meeting is initiated. This notification appears for only 10 seconds (the default) and then disappears. A user who misses the notification cannot redisplay it and cannot join the instant meeting.
The solution is for you to instruct all users to uncheck Close Alerts Automatically After the Following Number of Seconds for instant meeting events on their IBM Lotus Sametime client. For details, see the Quick Start Guide for IBM Lotus Sametime Web Conferencing at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/products_user_guide_list.html
You also can administratively push IBM Lotus Sametime preferences to existing clients. For details, see the following:


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Some tattoo convention video coverage of the 2009 Paradise Tattoo Gathering. Tattoo artists interviewed who are included in this tattoo video are Guy Aitchison, Bob Tyrrell, Joe Capobianco, Nick Baxter, Tony Ciavarro, Mike Cole, Nikko Hurtado, Big Gus, Durb, Paul Acker, Michelle Wortman, and Alexis Vaatete. this is the tattoo convention tattoo artists attend to learn how to tattoo better. Produced by TattooNOW.com and OfftheMapTattoo.com


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1911 M110 Sporting Life Cabinet Hal Chase
Starting Bid - $1,000, Sold For - $3,231
Graded GOOD 30 by SGC. M110 Sporting Life cabinet cards are among the most impressive and desirable cards of the era. This auction includes the complete M110 set, assembled and presented by the same consignor, with each card offered individually. Offered is a magnificent example from this legendary set of early New York star first baseman Hal Chase. Because there are only six players to the set (Cobb, Wagner, Mathewson, Lajoie, Chance, and Chase), Sporting Life had the luxury to include only players considered to be especially noteworthy stars. Ninety-five years later its choices appear to have withstood the test of time, with the possible exception of Hal Chase. Chase was, in fact, a major star of the day, but his involvement with gambling and unsavory characters undermined his legend, and ensured that he would forever remain a "non-Hall of Famer." Upon close inspection the card has even wear to the corners and a light hint of a stain (which is extremely minor) in the lower left border and the lower right border, as well as a little wear and toning along the right edge (also very minor). The few marks in the background of the card give the appearance of insignificant pencil marks, but these are, in fact, not pencil marks at all. These light lines are natural wear that is unique to M110s, which have extremely sensitive surfaces and, because of exactly how they were produced, respond to pressure and light abrasions differently than other cards. The back of the card has some minor spots of staining which do not detract from the integrity of the advertisement on the reverse. Despite minor faults, this is a very impressive looking card which has an overall Very Good (or better) appearance. This is a very attractive example with no creases from one of card collecting's rarest, most condition-sensitive, and most highly prized early twentieth-century cabinet-card issues. Dimensions: 5-5/8 x 7-1/2 inches. Reserve $1,000. Estimate $2,500+. SOLD FOR $3,231
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The littlest Lachey has arrived!
Drew Lachey and wife Lea welcomed a son, Hudson Nicholas Lachey, on Saturday, May 15 in Cincinnati, Ohio, his rep tells PEOPLE.
Baby Hudson joins big sister Isabella Claire, 4.
The former Dancing With the Stars champ and 98 Degrees crooner, 33, announced the pregnancy in December.
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Chris Sherman and the SMX gang have put together a great agenda for a search marketing conference.
I just saw what they have put together and I think it looks great, now it's going to be exciting to see what speakers and moderators will join the panels. I have said it before that I thought the SES conference in 2005 was in a way a bit of a flop, but as time grows further I am starting to see that the small size of such conferences and the closeness to the speakers and attendees is of great value for both. It gives you better oversight and makes it more personal. That was exaclly what happened here in Reykjavik, at the Reykjavik Internet Marketing Conference last year. Just over 300 guestes, 24 speakers and great parties :-)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution has re-acquired former goalkeeper Brad Knighton through a trade with Vancouver Whitecaps FC today. Because Knighton (Twitter: @bbknighton) was eligible for the Re-Entry Process, which begins tomorrow, the teams had a 5 p.m. deadline today to complete trades. Knighton also opted out of the Re-Entry Process to facilitate the trade to his initial MLS club.
In exchange for Knighton, the Revolution traded a conditional pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft to Vancouver.
"We're very pleased to be able to bring Brad back to the Revolution," New England general manager Michael Burns said. "We rate Brad highly and we did not expect him to be available to us tomorrow with the 12th pick of the Re-Entry Draft's first round. We're looking forward to him coming back to New England."
Knighton, 28, re-joins the Revs after spending the last four seasons with Philadelphia, the Carolina Railhawks (NASL) and Vancouver. After beginning his MLS career in New England in 2007, he spent his first three professional seasons with the Revolution before Philadelphia selected him in the 2009 Expansion Draft, ahead of its inaugural season.
"My family and I couldn't be more excited to be coming back to New England, where I began my career," Knighton said. "I had three incredible years here and I couldn't think of a better city, organization and team to return to. I can't be happier this worked out."
Knighton came to the Revolution's 2007 preseason camp as an undrafted free-agent, and earned a roster spot after a strong training camp. He served as the team's third-string goalkeeper in 2007 and most of 2008, before he became Matt Reis' back-up late in 2008 following an injury to Doug Warren. Knighton moved into the back-up goalkeeper role in 2009 – and made his MLS debut on March 28 in a 1-1 draw at New York – before going on to make six starts throughout the year. He went 1-2-3 on the year with a 2.33 goals against average.
After Philadelphia picked him up in the 2009 Expansion Draft, he made eight starts for the Union during their first season in MLS. Knighton went 3-3-1 in those matches, posting two shutouts and a 1.10 goals against average. Philadelphia released him during preseason camp in 2011, and Knighton signed with his hometown Carolina Railhawks of the North American Soccer League, the U.S. second division. He earned NASL Best XI honors that season, making 28 appearances for the NASL regular-season champions.
In 2012, Carolina head coach Martin Rennie was hired as the Whitecaps' head coach, and he brought Knighton with him to Vancouver. Knighton made 22 appearances – 19 starts – in the last two seasons in Vancouver, posting a combined 1.11 goals against average and five shutouts, while going 9-6-5 in two seasons. In 2013, he went 6-3-2 with a 1.36 GAA in 11 starts.
Vancouver declined Knighton's 2014 contract option, making him available for the Re-Entry Process, but Knighton opted out of the Re-Entry Process to facilitate today's trade.
Transaction: New England Revolution (MLS) – Acquired GK Brad Knighton via trade with Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2015 SuperDraft
Pronunciation: night-ton
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: February 6, 1985 (Hickory, N.C.)
Hometown: Richmond, Va.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 lbs.
Previous Club: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS)
Nationality: U.S.A.
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For this year's SXSW in Austin, Texas, we're teaming up with leading sketchnoter Mike Rohde to cover the talks, shows and fleeting moments of the festival. As a form of visual note-taking, sketchnoting lets us capture the highlights as they happen by thinking on paper through a mix of sketches and hand-written notes.
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We're calling on those heading down to get involved and help us document the event by meeting analog with digital reporting. Eighty Custom Edition Moleskine pocket sketchbooks designed by Rohde will be handed out on Saturday 9th March at our morning meet-up at Jo's Coffee Shop. Have a coffee on us, get some last minute sketchnoting tips from Mike and spend the day filling your sketchbook with your experiences, whether that's a few words exchanged with a stranger in the queue or a groundbreaking talk from one of the most innovative business leaders today. Share your work with the #mSketchnote hashtag on Flickr, Twitter, Instagram or your preferred social media channel, and don't forget the myMoleskine gallery too.
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The National Rifle Association's list of people and organizations that support "anti-gun policies" includes several sports figures and teams.
The list, published on the NRA Institute for Legislative Action's website, gained attention this week when the liberal website DailyKos.com dubbed it an "enemies list" for the controversial group.
Among the sports figures on the list: Tennis great John McEnroe; former NFL players Doug Flutie, Vinny Testaverde and Keyshawn Johnson; former NBA player Rick Fox; former Major League Baseball pitcher Mike Torrez; and former Olympic gymnasts Mary Lou Retton and Cathy Rigby.
Additionally, the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Rams are listed.
The website does not include specific information about individuals, but says those listed "have lent their name and notoriety to anti-gun causes, speaking out for anti-gun legislation and providing a voice for anti-gun organizations."
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Handmade Desk Accessories to Highlight Your Home Office
As many people have discovered, there is a certain beauty to handmade desk accessories. From pencil holders to iPhone stands, you can find quite a few different accessories that are completely unique. This uniqueness allows your desk to set itself apart. Here are the ones that tickle my fancy:
Pencil cup holders are necessary for any desk. They allow you to store all of your pens and pencils neatly. While some people will simply use a cup of some sort, purchasing a dedicated pencil cup holder is something that will highlight your desk. This blue one from Anna's Fabulous Things allows you to indulge in a blue theme. It looks sturdy enough, and high enough, to work well with quite a writing implements.
This crocheted pencil and pen holder from Green At Heart is certainly unique. On top of that, it's upcycled from t-shirts. It doesn't get much greener than that! This triangular stained glass pencil cup holder will also look good.
The Kitty Cat Desk Clock will certainly please cat lovers. The overall clock is mostly made out wood. Lastly, this business card holder with its aqua colors also looks smashing.
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Get an overview of this hotelRomantic London hotel in London City Centre, walk to The British Museum
Popular property highlights
Located in London City Centre, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. University of London and University College London are also within 15 minutes. Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Goodge Street Underground Station is 7 minutes.
Hotel Features
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, 24-hour room service, and a business center.
Room Amenities
All 153 individually decorated rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests will also find espresso makers and hair dryers.
Languages Spoken
- English
The Bloomsbury Hotel
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Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff.
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Rooftop terrace
- Fitness facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Conference space
- Laundry facilities
- Express check-out
- Restaurant
- Meeting rooms 14
- Total number of rooms - 153
- Number of floors - 8
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Free wired Internet
- Multilingual staff
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Turkish
Room Amenities
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Free wired Internet
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Digital TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Number of bathrooms -
- Room service (24 hours)
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Dalloway Terrace - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- No onsite parking is available. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Optional extras
- Fee for English breakfast: GBP 26 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: GBP 145 per person
Hotel Name
- Bloomsbury Hotel
- Hotel Bloomsbury
- Bloomsbury Hotel London
We should mention
Children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
National Rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.


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February 21, 2013
USA Swimming and TYR Announce New Partnership
Deal is the first of its kind for the two companies
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.– USA Swimming today announced a four-year partnership agreement with TYR Sport, a global swimming brand. The deal between TYR and USA Swimming marks the first ever partnership of its kind.
TYR will serve as an official sponsor of USA Swimming through 2016 in the categories of technical products (ex. swimsuits, swim caps and goggles) and performance apparel (ex. polo shirts, sweat suits, jackets, etc.).
"This is an exciting new day to be involved with TYR and we welcome them to our partner family," said Matt Farrell, the Chief Marketing Officer of USA Swimming. "In getting to know the team at TYR we both share the same excitement for promoting and growing the sport of swimming in the coming years."
Matt DiLorenzo, the Chief Executive Officer of TYR expressed, "We are very excited to be partnering with USA Swimming. As a United States based company, it is fitting that we work together to elevate swimming's profile in our home country. USA Swimming has some very innovative ideas and we are enthusiastic to contribute in a meaningful way."
On an event, level this partnership will build TYR's involvement at the elite USA Swimming events such as the Phillips 66 National Championships, the AT&T Winter National Championships along with the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. In addition, TYR is proud to play a role in supporting USA Swimming Foundation initiatives such as Make a Splash and the Golden Goggle Awards.
"TYR has been an amazing partner for me in my swimming career. They've helped me reach my goals and achieve success." praised 4x OLYMPIC Gold Medalist and TYR Athlete Matt Grevers. "The greatest swim team in the world just got better."
TYR has always been incredibly committed to the betterment of the sport of swimming. Coming off a remarkable year, TYR marked 2012 as their biggest year in sales to date. The new partnership between TYR and USA Swimming, along with USA Swimming's new platform, provides great promise and dedication for the growth of American swimming.
About USA Swimming
As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve competitive success. For more information, visit www.usaswimming.org.
About TYR
TYR engineers technical apparel and equipment for swimmers and triathletes. Named for "TYR", the Norse god of warriors, we're a company started by athletes and populated by athletes. The cultures and communities of competitive swimming and triathlon pervade our offices. We are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that help athletes attain peak performance. Like athletes, we work with an intense spirit of competition. We aim to create the fastest, most advanced technologies and products. Always. For more information please visit www.TYR.com


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TxDOT provides wet weather driving tips
With many residents of the Big Country and Heartland shaking the cobwebs out of their umbrellas this week, TxDOT is reminding drivers to stay safe on the road during wet weather. Here are a few safety tips:• Slow down and increase following distance. It takes longer to stop on wet pavement. Don't follow trucks or buses too closely to avoid spray from their tires. Watch for brake lights ahead.• Never use cruise control on wet pavement. Cruise control applies continuous power to the wheels of a vehicle and can cause loss of control on wet pavement. Instead, manually adjust acceleration to the road conditions and avoid sudden braking.• Turn on headlights, use turn signals. Help other drivers see you.• Replace dull wiper blades, check tire treads. If you haven't replaced your wiper blades in a year or more, it's probably time for new ones. Adequate tire tread is important for traction on wet roads.• Turn around, don't drown. Never try to drive through a flooded road or intersection, and don't drive around barriers blocking low-water crossings. As little as six inches of water can float some vehicles. The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 11,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov.


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EPA to Review Ford Mileage Claims
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is looking into findings by Consumer Reports magazine that Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Fusion and C-Max wagon hybrids fall well short of their mileage ratings, an agency spokeswoman said on Monday.
The EPA plans to look at Consumer Reports' test data, the agency said in a statement. It is unclear whether the agency would conduct its own tests or launch a more in-depth inquiry.


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BEIJING, Feb. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET) (the "Company" or "ChinaNet"), a leading B2B (business to business) Internet technology company focusing on providing online-to-offline ("O2O") sales channel expansion services for small businesses (so-called small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") in China) and entrepreneurial management and LINK services for entrepreneurs in the People's Republic of China, today announced that the Company received the awards of "The Most Leading Enterprise of Chinese Entrepreneurial Merchandising and Franchising Marketing Industry" and as well as "The Most Trustworthy E-Commerce Platform in Entrepreneurial Merchandising and Franchising Industry" in China by the China Electronic Commerce Association (CECA). These awards are only awarded to one enterprise in each industry.
"We are proud to receive these prestigious awards," said Mr. George Chu, COO of ChinaNet. "Our commitment and focus on driving innovation and growth in China's e-commerce industry has resulted in our increased recognition by government, business leaders as well as over 4 million small businesses community. We will continue to introduce new products and services that help franchise owners and entrepreneurs become more successful."
China Electronic Commerce Association is a national trade association approved by China's State Council and the Ministry of Civil Affairs to promote growth and healthy development of China's e-commerce industry as well as help government in terms of regulations. Since it was founded in 2000, CECA has received strong support from China's National People's Congress' standing committee and the National Industry and Information Ministry.
About ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.
The Company, a parent company of ChinaNet Online Media Group Ltd., incorporated in the BVI ("ChinaNet"), is a leading B2B (business to business) Internet technology company focusing on providing O2O (online to offline) sales channel expansion service for small businesses (or so-called small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China) and entrepreneurial management and LINK service for entrepreneurs in China. The Company, through certain contractual arrangements with operating companies in the PRC, provides Internet advertising and other services for Chinese small businesses via its portal websites, 28.com, Liansuo.com and Chuangye.com (for entrepreneurs' Linking services), TV commercials and program production via China-Net TV, and in-house LCD advertising on banking kiosks targeting Chinese banking patrons. Website: http://www.chinanet-online.com.
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We preempt our regular programming for this conference blog special presentation
Normally, on Saturdays, we present a list of industry news stories. In a survey done a couple years ago, we asked what people wanted to see from FWA and one of the answers that came back was industry news. However, this week, I've been on a cruise around the Caribbean, and there's no free wifi on a cruise ship.
Given that it's a twentieth-anniversary cruise, even if there was free Internet, I probably wouldn't use it to write blog posts. It's a cruise, after all.
There was a day when a week away from the kids, just with my wife, would have been the most wonderful gift ever. It's not that we don't love our kids–we certainly do. But when we had both of them home at the same time, and involved in a cafeteria list of activities–about which I've whined often on this very blog–a week of getting up whenever you want to and not getting in a car is like heaven.
Now, my daughter has one foot firmly planted in her emerging life. Most of the other leg is leaning that way. She still has part of the other foot at home–maybe her pinky toe. And my son is following behind her. I always thought he wasn't as independent as she was, but I'm wrong. He's just different, more social than she is. She's no wallflower, but she's equally comfortable working alone. He likes being around people (or electronics–often used to text with people).
Either way, they're starting the transcend the gravity of childhood and learn to fly. This is one instance in which the Icarus story doesn't, and shouldn't apply. When you're young, you need to cling to your dreams as if they were the most important thing–because they are. Don't be afraid of the height. And don't be afraid of the mud they'll drag you through while you pursue them. Soon enough, you'll have a family and kids of your own to drive to activities–and then it's too late to realize you sold your dream for the mirage of a steady pay check. It's easy to do when you're young and life stretches out in front of you like a giant empty Saturday with no plans and all possibilities.
Anyway, we're cruising this week and it's a holiday week anyway. And time to start getting the holiday stuff down from the attic and realizing that the Christmas cards aren't going to write themselves. Probably nothing vitally important happened this week.
So I'm taking a relax with my wife. The one thing about kids and activities and dreams you didn't chase and paychecks you did (sometimes in vain), is that you focus so much on the daily task-oriented stuff that you forget about the important things. My wife is one of the most important things. When I retreat into the office to write or edit or pump out blog posts or watch Mad Men when I should be writing, she's always there. My kids are who they are, in large part because of her. When I was laid off and looking for work and there wasn't any, she never once asked when I was going to get the money coming again. She's far more patient with me than I deserve.
As the kids grow up and start to leave, we enter a new phase of our lives, where the primary focus of our lives since June 21, 1993 is no longer our primary focus. While there are visions of leisure and giant empty Saturdays that vanish quicker than we thought possible, it's a transition. And like anything worth having, it's worth working through the hard parts, if there are any.
So this week, we really start that transition. My son is being spoiled by his grandparents and sleeping until early afternoon. And my wife and I are starting the process of finding more things that don't involve children. Thus, there will be no industry news today.
I think it's a good trade.
Jack Owen permalinkNovember 24, 2012 8:02 am
November 24, 2012 10:21 am
Indeed, an excellent trade.
November 24, 2012 9:06 pm
This is one of your best blog posts ever, Chris.
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I ran across this article and just couldn't believe my eyes. This woman brings new meaning to the term "misplaced priorities." You just have to read it for yourself.
Edit: Before anyone asks, I do care about the environment, and I do my part to help, but this is just nuts.


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New Frontiers for Heart Healthy Ingredients
While the key ingredients, such as oat bran and antioxidants, are vital, new ingredients have been gaining ground in the battle to keep our tickers ticking longer and better.
As Baby Boomers hit their 60s, worries over cardiovascular health loom large. Even after years of emphasis on diet as a key component in keeping a healthy beat, heart disease persists in topping the list of what kills us.
For a generation that grew up understanding the value of things like phytochemicals and whole grains, there had to be more. Sure enough, ingredient scientists have been hard at work discovering new compounds and teasing out new aspects of already known heart-healthy ingredients.
The knowledge that certain fibers and starchy fiber mimics such as resistant starch are good for the cardiovascular system has been undergoing a fine-tuning as experts learn which types, fractions and structures of fiber are most efficacious and for which functions. While some fibers work at countering plaque buildup by clearing cholesterol from the body, others have direct chemical reactions that positively affect blood flow and still others simply replace fat calories. One new carbohydrate-derived form recently on the scene is alpha-cyclodextrin.
Cyclodextrins are large rings of amylose starch that can be classified as a non-digestible fiber. In 2009, they were discovered to have the ability to clear cholesterol and fat from cells or "capturing" fat in systems. This is because the outer ring of the molecule is hydrophilic and soluble, while the inner portion of the ring attracts lipids — up to nine times its weight in lipid, according to a study cited by SOHO Flordis International Inc., Sydney, Australia.
Following recent GRAS approval, SOHO Flordis now markets a-cyclodextrin, branded as FBCx. Previously sold as a "fat blocker" supplement, a-cyclodextrin is now available for application in foods and beverages. By taking up and eliminating fat, the compound helps reduce levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. It functions in formulations as a soluble dietary fiber and, according to the company, is colorless and odorless, with a neutral taste and a low viscosity (similar to sucrose).
Two seeds for hearts
Flax seeds have been enjoying a big jump in popularity for health benefits associated with omega fatty acids, which they contain in abundance as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
Continuing research supports myriad benefits attributable to omegas, including a reduction of the inflammation response, improvement in nerve conduction and cognitive function and mitigation of diabetes symptoms and arthritis. But it seems as if the most-studied benefit, that of cardiovascular health, is getting lost. There are more than 2,000 published studies indicating omega-3 fatty acids can counter oxidative stress, protect the endothelial cells of the blood vessels, reduce blood triglycerides and even have a beneficial effect on arrhythmia.
Flax is not just one of the best plant sources of omega-3s, flax also contains phytoestrogenic compounds called lignans. A 2009 Canadian animal study found that not only did the flax lignan complex reduce the development and slow the progression of hypercholesterolemic atherosclerosis, but the suppression was actually due directly to its lignan content. The study conclusions further pointed out that "suppression of atherosclerosis is associated with lowering of serum lipids and antioxidant activity."
Chia seeds, too, are rich in ALA and now almost as ubiquitous as flax. Plus, chia is rich in phytochemicals associated with cardiovascular health. The seed of the ancient Salvia hispanica plant also has been shown to raise the blood levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in a study of postmenopausal women. EPA is one of the important fish-oil omega-3 compounds, and plant omegas such as ALA have often been considered inferior because so much is lost in the conversion to EPA in the body. But this study indicated much better absorption and conversion of the fatty acid.
Chia is experiencing a phenomenal increase in food and beverage formulations. Bonsall, Calif.-based Mamma Chia Corp launched an organic, high-antioxidant juice and chia beverage in summer 2009 that went national in just a few months. Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., introduced Nutrition Plus chia clusters, made from whole and milled chia seed with oats and dried fruit, with strong success.
"Our newest, soon-to-be-published work shows bioavailability of chia seed ALA [peaks] in about 2.5 hours, nearly doubling the circulating ALA levels in the blood, which remains high for about 4 hours, returning to pre-consumption levels in 24 hours following a serving of chia seed clusters," says Nicholas Gillitt, director of Dole's Nutrition Research Laboratory in Kannapolis, N.C. "Both the whole seed and the milled seed provide fiber, protein and other nutrients, but our research has shown that, whereas the body cannot absorb the omega-3 fatty acids in the whole seed, it readily absorbs the omega-3s from milled chia seed. This happens over time, not in one day; our 10-week study showed that our subjects saw an increase in plasma ALA and EPA."
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Conjuring, The (US - BD)
Matt investigates some spooky sounds and takes on James Wan's latest thriller
Director James Wan's The Conjuring tells the true story of world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) who were called upon to help the Perron family (Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor), who have been terrorized by a dark presence at their secluded farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island in 1971. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught near the center of the most horrifying case of their lives.
James Wan's film turned plenty of heads this summer as it went on to take over $135 million dollars at the box office (and climbing as it's still playing in some areas). I never did get the opportunity to check it out theatrically, but I know a lot of friends and acquaintances who did manage to get a showing in and were very impressed with that they saw. After finally sitting down to watch it for myself the other day I just have to ask--what's the big deal? It's certainly a very well made film with fine performances from all involved, and I was especially impressed with the young actresses portraying the Perron daughters who more than hold their own with the adults. I also really enjoyed Wan's choice and ability to make the film seem a part of the period in which the story took place through his use of certain photographic techniques and other standards of the era, which is something that other filmmakers have found doesn't always turn out quite as well as they--or more importantly their intended audience--would have liked.
I mean, there's really nothing "wrong" with it per se, and maybe I just let it get too built up in my mind that this was going to be the best haunted house movie since Poltergeist, and maybe, just maybe we'd be getting another classic that could sit proudly alongside Hooper's (or Speilberg's, take your pick) film and other genre staples such as Robert Wise's The Haunting or Nobuhiko Ôbayashi's underrated and under seen House. In fact The Conjuring's only real problem is that it isn't particularly scary for something that's been labeled as a horror movie, and what few moments do contain the promise of fright are telegraphed too much and too often for anyone familiar with the usual tropes of most haunted house and possession pictures to fall for. To once again use Poltergeist as an example, it's missing its own "clown under the bed", "child devouring tree" or "guy that rips his face off in the bathroom mirror", you know, those one or two scenes that truly terrify and shock an audience into believing that from here on out all bets are off and tells them in no uncertain terms to either get settled in or head for the aisle.
Seeing as from every other perspective The Conjuring is an excellent film with a lot going for it the addition of a few more substantial and meatier scenes meant to horrify would have made this one remembered for years to come, but as is if you go in wrong headed you're going to be disappointed. It's best to go in expecting a decent, period thriller about two families coping with traumatic events that are supposedly based on a true story (your mileage with that part may vary) instead of the next, great horror picture, and with that mindset you're likely to enjoy and get much more out of it.
The 1080p, 2.40:1, AVC encoded video transfer that Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has provided The Conjuring with should satisfy nearly anyone that watches the movie from this disc. The decision to make the movie look slightly like the period in which the events take place adds a lot of atmosphere to the story, and the video transfer here reflects those intentions quite well with deep, dark blacks, near perfect contrast and a pale color palette that runs the gamut from warm too cool, switching back and forth as the needs of the movie change from one scene to the next. I didn't notice anything in the way of over sharpening, aliasing or banding either, and since the film was original shot using Arri Alexa digital cameras you can bet that the source used for the video transfer on this disc is clear of any blemishes that might unintentionally pop up on film-based pictures. Overall this is a very nice video transfer on Blu-ray.
The supplied DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track on the disc is a very good one and pretty much hits all the right notes as far as what a good and creepy horror film sound mix should be. There's some really nice use of the surround channels going on to build atmosphere inside the old farmhouse, and the use of directional effects provide a good deal of the goosebumps as does the LFE channel which throws in a few bumps every now and again to pay off some of the amped up tension. Dialogue from the quietest whisper to the loudest scream is always crisp and clear coming from the center channel, and I didn't notice any problems with the track from a technical perspective such as pops and ticks that might take one out of the movie watching experience. Overall this is a very well done audio track that suits the film quite nicely.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has provided The Conjuring with a few supplements that amount to about a half an hour's worth of high definition featurettes. In general these are pretty decent, but there's just not enough content here to really dig deep into the making of the picture, something that a commentary track with director James Wan and/or writers Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes would have gone a long way in rectifying:
- "A Life in Demonology" (16 minutes) - This featurette focuses on the lives and careers of paranormal investigators Lorraine and Edward Warren and features director James Wan, Lorraine and through archival recordings Edward. The piece also details just a bit the development of the feature film based on the Perron case in particular.
- "The Conjuring: Face-To-Face With Terror" (7 minutes) - Lorraine Warren and the Perron Family recall their experiences at the Harrisville farmhouse which served as the basis for the film.
- "Scaring the '@$*%' Out of You" (8 minutes) - Director James Wan discusses directing horror and suspense films and his inspiration for making The Conjuring.
The two-disc set also includes a standard definition copy of the film on DVD and a code for an UltraViolet digital copy for streaming or download.
The Conjuring is a well made and mostly effective supernatural thriller that finds director James Wan at the top of his game from a technical perspective, but even though I like the full use of the period setting I just don't think it works as a straight horror film, and in that regard I actually prefer most of his previous work. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment's Blu-ray release features very good video and audio, but is light on extras and a bit of a disappointment in that regard. Overall this one should go over quite well for some spooky Halloween renting and watching, but just remember to keep your expectations in check.
The screen captures throughout this review were taken from the Blu-ray disc, but due to .jpg compression may not be truly representative of the high definition quality of the release.
Review by Matt Joseph
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"The Conjuring's only real problem is that it isn't particularly scary for something that's been labeled as a horror movie, and what few moments do contain the promise of fright are telegraphed too much and too often for anyone familiar with the usual tropes of most haunted house and possession pictures to fall for."
Thank you for saying this publically. I was disappointed by it for this very reason, and every review I read has failed to say this. Kudos to you.
I also see everyone saying how great Vera Farmiga was - to me, she was one-note, wooden and quite terrible.
Thank you for saying this publically. I was disappointed by it for this very reason, and every review I read has failed to say this. Kudos to you.
I also see everyone saying how great Vera Farmiga was - to me, she was one-note, wooden and quite terrible.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 22nd October 2013
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 French & Spanish
Subtitles: English, French & Spanish
Extras: Featurettes, DVD Copy, UltraViolet Digital Copy
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: James Wan
Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor
Genre: Drama and Thriller
Length: 112 minutes
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State law directs the CPUC to establish baseline allocations. Baseline quantities were determined as a result of an extensive study of average residential electricity usage across climatic regions adopted by the California Energy Commission as modified by the CPUC. Baseline regions identify climatic areas based on temperature and altitude where electric consumption patterns are similar, and takes into account seasonal variations in energy consumption.
In October 2009, the CPUC approved SCE's request to change the number of residential baseline regions from 6 to 9, and re-map the baseline regions to more closely match the California Energy Commissions climate regions, building codes and population. Please review the chart showing baseline allocations for all of SCE's service territory. To learn more about all of SCE's 9 baseline regions, where they are and what communities belong to each region, see the baseline regions map and the index of communities
Baseline was never intended to cover 100% of average residential use, but rather to provide a significant portion of the reasonable energy needs to be charged at the lowest rate, and to encourage conservation of energy.
The CPUC established that the baseline quantities be allocated at 50% to 60% of average residential consumption for basic services such as lighting, cooking, heating and refrigeration, except for residential gas and all-electric residential customers, the baseline quantity is established at 60% to 70% of the average residential consumption during the winter heating season.
In SCE's 1985 General Rate Case, the CPUC adopted a proposal from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, establishing a higher baseline quantity during the summer season due to the extreme heat experienced in that region.
The CPUC reviews baseline quantities generally every 3–5 years, during the utilities' rate case proceedings. The CPUC does hold public participation hearings as part of the proceedings to afford consumers the opportunity to voice their concerns. Notification of public hearings are included on your bill when a utility rate case is being considered.
Yes. All estimated bills automatically include the full amount of the baseline allocation for the account.
Baseline was purposefully established based on the average residential consumption within climatic regions, with variations during the winter and summer seasons. Because the baseline allocations were set at the average, it takes into account the variety of differences in family size, appliances, etc.
The legislature intended that the baseline allocations provide from 50% to 70% of the average residential use within a climatic region during the summer and the winter seasons. It is the intent of baseline to encourage conservation and reward customers for conserving with a portion of their electricity charged at the lowest rate.
Qualifying customers dependent on electrically-operated life-support equipment receive additional allowances. If a residential customer provides certification from a medical doctor or osteopath (on SCE's Medical Baseline form) that a full-time resident of the household requires the regular use of an electrically-operated, medical life-support device essential to sustain, restore or supplant a vital function, or mechanical equipment which is relied upon for mobility both within and outside of buildings, they are eligible to receive a standard year-round medical baseline allocation of 16.5 kWh per day in addition to the standard baseline allocation. Customers with life-support devices that require more than the standard daily medical baseline allocation may apply for a higher allocation.
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Rooms with a Pouf from Our House Tours
I really wanted to title this post "An Ode to the Pouf" due to the extreme love I have towards this versatile home accessory. Please excuse the over-the-top adoration as I list the ways this functional piece can add value to any home.
In this roundup the pouf can be spotted being used as extra seating for house guests or as a foot stool for tired feet. They can be used to bring a pop of color to any room, without replacing the main furniture items, or as an impromptu coffee or side table. In image 5 the vintage pouf, placed in just the right spot, creates an adorable vignette and can even be, as the main image shows, an upscale perch for man's best friend.
1. Carrie's Glamorous Bungalow
2. Martha's Stunning Fireplace
3. Rhiannon and Victor's First "Grown-Up" Home
4. Tailored Sofas for Elegance & Sophistication
5. Robert & Michelena's Modern-Bohemian Fusion
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Over the past three weeks, Shane O'Neill has played matches in United States, France, Portugal, and Turkey. But just days after he and the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team were eliminated from the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, O'Neill was back at Dick's Sporting Goods Park with his Rapids teammates itching to get back on the field.
The U.S. lost their final group match of the World Cup last Thursday against Ghana, in which O'Neill scored the U.S. side's only goal in the 4-1 loss. His return to Colorado on Saturday took nearly 20 hours after bad weather cancelled and delayed several flights.
"As a team it was really disappointing to lose the way we did, when we had the chance to go through, especially against Ghana. I think we thought it was going to be a winnable game in the group," O'Neill told ColoradoRapids.com. "But individually, obviously I was disappointed to be suspended against Spain, but I played in the final two matches and overall it was a great experience."
After sitting out the opener against Spain due to a carry-over red card picked up in the CONCACAF Championships in March, O'Neill started for the U.S. at center back in the 1-1 draw against France, which gave the team hope of advancing. In the final match of group play, the U.S. went down to Ghana 2-0 before O'Neill's goal got the team back into the game. However as the U.S. pushed for the equalizer, Ghana countered with two more goals to put the match away.
Despite the loss, the 19-year-old O'Neill gained invaluable experiences on the international stage.
"Playing against some of those top players, who are playing on top teams in Europe, it was great to be on the field with those guys and see what their standard is and to measure up against them," O'Neill said. "At the end of the day I came away thinking that I can play with these guys at that level, so in that regard it was a good experience."
In O'Neill's eight starts on the Rapids backline before departing for Turkey, the team posted an undefeated 4-0-4 record and surrendered six goals. In his absence, the Rapids have gone 1-3-0 while giving up 10 goals.
He knows he's one of many options coach Oscar Pareja and the coaching staff have to consider on the backline.
"It's going to be tough, but at the same time I'm coming back with a lot of confidence," O'Neill said. "I'm just looking forward to the next few weeks and hopefully finding my way back in the lineup."


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I have a mimitchi and my friends tama gave it a pencil and my other friends gave it a bow tie are those the only 2 special gifts he gets.
If someone could would you list all the characters special gifts thanx!
mimitchi's presents
Started by guitar_freak_08 , Aug 30 2004 02:56 PM
Started30 Aug 2004
Last Post30 Aug 2004
Posted 30 August 2004 - 03:06 PM ( #2 )
you have a mametchi, not mimitchi, i have the same one, but itll leave today causde of the stupid baby..... just visit http://www.peppersou...mapluschara.php and youll see thats its not a mimitchi... and yes, those are the only things...
Posted 30 August 2004 - 03:14 PM ( #3 )
yea u r right my bad. that blows i think these presents stink my friend got wings and my other friend got a skateboard and both those presents rock bowtie and pencil for nerds (no effeince people with boewies)!