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Changing a merit adjustment from an anniversary-date schedule to acommon-date schedule takes some time and planning. Many organizations make themistake of assuming that they can just "flip the switch" and it will happenautomatically.
Companies need to approach this in two stages. The first stage is to unwindthe current plan. This can be done one of two ways. You could pick the commondate, and then give a prorated increase for the total number of months since thelast increase. Thus, if someone did not receive an increase for 15 months, theywould be entitled to a 15/12ths payment on the new increase date. If they wereentitled to a 4 percent increase, the 15/12ths calculation would make it a 5percent increase.
If the distribution of dates is such that the extra time would cause an undueburden on employees, then you could give the regular merit increase on theanniversary date and then a smaller merit on the new common date to bringeveryone up to the same date. Using the same example as above, this would meangiving them 4 percent on the anniversary date and then 1 percent on the newcommon date. In both cases, the employee is not "losing out" on anythingthey would have earned. Either approach is acceptable. To find the best route,analyze the distribution of anniversary dates within your company. Surprisingly,many companies think they are fairly spread out throughout the year and come todiscover that they cluster around the spring and fall -- two key hiring periods.
The second stage involves educating your employees about the new date and anyother plan changes. Even if this is only a date change, it is important todiscuss the new rules and procedures with employees, rather than assuming theywill understand that the only thing that has changed is the date. Employees getset in their ways, and it is important to let them know that the new procedurewill continue from this point forward. This is also a good time to make anyother changes to the review process, performance management system, criteria,etc., that you may be contemplating. Do it all at once vs. doing it with aseries of changes.
As with any such change, communication is essential. Employees need to beprepared for the change, shown how they will be treated, and shown how they willnot have "lost anything." Remember, in today's economy, employees will beinherently suspicious of any such change and it is critical to prepare them forthe move. Despite all we say about avoiding an entitlement mentality, peoplewill have been counting on that merit adjustment at the old time. The earlierthe communications can begin, the better to help them anticipate and plan forit.
SOURCE: David A. Hofrichter, Ph.D., Principal and NationalCompensation Practice Leader, Buck Consultants,Inc., Chicago, Illinois, June12, 2002.
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The building was totally renovated but at the same time has preserved traditional Portuguese details. The apartment has a modern kitchen with fridge, stove, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, microwave and all utensils to allow guests to prepare their own meals. It is equipped with a washing machine and essentials like cafe, tea, salt and pepper, olive oil, vinegar and some cleaning products. The bathroom has free toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel and body lotion), toilet paper, towels and a hairdryer. The apartment provides all the comforts of a home away from home and is equipped with flat-screen cable TV (80 channels) WiFi connection with free internet access and a welcome small bottle of the finest Port wine.
The apartment is extremely quiet and is a short walk away from the area of restaurants and bars and the main historical monuments of the city as well as the Douro River. It is located just 5 minutes away from the Avenida dos Aliados.
This is ideal for those who want to discover the historic center of Porto on foot, and, for anyone who wants to visit the cities of Guimarães and Braga, the São Bento train station is only 10 minutes away. And for those who come by car, there are several public parking garages only 2 minutes away.
Are not permitted any kinds of domestic animals.
Asked all the attention to decorative objects, furniture, and bedding and bath.
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Gostámos imenso do Apartamento tudo com muito gosto e nao nos faltou nada .Apesar de chegarmos muito tarde nao ouve problema nenhum, a Irma da Ana esteve para a entrega da chave foi muito simpática correu tudo ótimo.De localizacao tambêm fica muito bêm situado mesmo pertinho do Mercado de Bolhao e do centro comercial santa catarina .Obrigado por tudo.
We stayed for 3 nights in the apartment. We had a very pleasant stay in Porto and the apartment. It is very well located and well equipped. Ana give us a very friendly welcome in the nice apartment. Restaurants and places for breakfast are nearby. As well as the shopping area and Metro. Because it is in the middle of the lively centre it was noisy at night.
Apartamento muy acogedor, bien situado, limpio. Todo perfecto, por comentar alguna cosa, me hubiese gustado un poco mas de luz artificial.
Ana is very friendly and attentive, (happy to meet). The apartment is beautiful and very complete, very well located, our stay in Porto was great.
Thanks a hug.
Ana es muy simpatica y atenta,(encantados de conocerte). El apartamento es precioso y muy completo,esta muy bien situado,nuestra estancia en Oporto ha sido genial.
Gracias,un abrazo.
Le logement d'Ana est extrèmement bien situé dans Porto (30 mn de métro depuis l'aéroport et 5 mn à pied du métro). L'appartement est en centre ville et très calme. La literie très confortable et l'ensemble de l'appartement très propre. Je recommande cet appartement à tous ceux et celles qui veulent visiter Porto à pied car vous pouvez vous rendre à pied pour toutes vos visites. Un grand Marché couvert exceptionnel situé à 10mn à pied. Séjour PARFAIT à 100%
100% recomendable. El apartamento está genial para una pareja. Es el espacio justo y todo está muy nuevo y muy moderno. Es muy acogedor. La zona es inmejorable. Metro directo desde el aeropuerto y andando a 5 minutos del centro.
El apartamento tiene de todo, cocina completa, baño completo incluso con secador, un sofá, TV, wifi y una cama muy cómoda.
Es perfecto para una escapada.
Además, Ana es muy simpática, contesta super rápido a los mensajes y nos dio muy buenas recomendaciones para visitar. Un 10. 100% recomendable.
Muito bem localizado, super confortável, limpa e aconchegada :)
Um belo espaço para viver!
Anfitriã super simpatica e organizada ;)
Um sitio a voltar sem dúvida!!!
We had a great time in Ana's apartment. It's super cosy and clean. Ana is a lovely host. She gave us tips what to do in town n we would have loved to stay a little longer.
We had a wonderful time in Porto. The flat is so nice and very comfortable. We were in the middle of the city. Nearby is everything you need. We had a very warm welcome and we would like to come back again :)
Lot of Greetings from Germany from Monika and Michael
Apartamento muito central, limpo e bem equipado.
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I think the style might actually work if you just toned down the outer blue a bit.
Here is my take on this continent that I haven't spent much time on over the past year or so. I really like where you're going with yours.
My current problem is that I ended up with coastlines with way too many nodes. Inkscape can't handle this graphic anymore. The optimize path tool loses too much detail and I really, really do not want to delete nodes manually.
Ah! Is it Antarctica? Looking good.
Did you ever finish this? That's the perfect world layout for an up coming D&D campaign!


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Once again deprived of a number of players manager Phil Bater could only name one substitute.
Geraint Bater and Chris Astley both sat out the match serving bans whilst Tom Parrinello (unavailable) and Drew Shore (calf injury) were also ruled out.
In goal for Mangotsfield Danny Greaves made a reappearance standing in for the suspended Chris Astley.
During a bright start to what was an entertaining match despite the goalless scoreline both teams created an early chance.
With seven minutes played a fine crossfield ball from right to left picked out the run of Marvin McClean who after making ground into the penalty area was denied by Danny Greaves who blocked with his legs after advancing off his line to narrow the angle.
Within a minute Sholing goalkeeper Lee Webber comfortably dealt with Mitchell Page's speculative strike from twenty five yards.
Sholing could have taken the lead in fortunate circumstances on ten minutes after a corner from the left came off the back of Dave Marden's head, luckily for Mangotsfield straight at Danny Greaves.
Minutes later Barry Mason who proved to be a threat throughout the first half was found on the left where his pace took him away from Noah Keats into the penalty area where for the second time Danny Greaves came out on top, this time blocking with his legs at the foot of the right hand upright.
Shortly afterwards Danny Greaves was called into action twice inside a minute.
Firstly, when palming over Kevin Bewster's twenty yard free kick and then making a fine close range save from the unmarked Kevin Gibbens who when following up blazed over amid appeals that he'd been held back.
"The Boatmen" continued to press in search of an opening goal, on twenty minutes the fruitful avenue of Marvin McClean was the outlet once again, this time the wide midfielder hitting the target from an acute angle tight to the byline which Danny Greaves managed to block.
After coming through a spell of pressure Mangotsfield showed attacking intent when Luke Palmer picked up the ball in central midfield and sent Tom Piotrowski away who after showing good strength to hold off his man lifted a shot two yards over the bar.
The half ended with the visitors on the front foot, on thirty eight minutes Marvin McClean linked up with Kevin Gibbens on the left only for the Sholing skipper to shoot wide from eight yards when well placed and with time.
The final action of a half in which Sholing carried a constant threat ended with Byron Mason being picked out on the right where his low ball in flashed across the face of goal, the final touch being missing.
Sholing should have taken the lead eight minutes after the restart when a free kick from the right whipped into the near post was flicked towards the back post for the unmarked Dave Marden who hooked the ball over from close range with the goal at his mercy.
After the early scare Mangotsfield carried the greater threat for much of the second half.
Central defender Gary Colborne went close on fifty five minutes after a short corner on left saw the ball delivered with pace to the back post where Colborne headed just wide.
It was Colborne again four minutes later, this time a free kick from the right played in low was met by the centre back who shot two yards wide of the right hand upright.
On sixty two minutes Kyle Tooze showed a glimpse of his ability when picking the ball up in midfield and embarking on a jinking run from left to right before shooting straight at Lee Webber from twenty five yards.
An error at the back presented Mangotsfield with a chance to take the lead on seventy six minutes, Sholing defender Dave Marden failed to clear allowing a through ball to find Tom Piotrowski whose strike from a tight angle hit the side netting.
Manager Phil Bater opted to make Mangotsfield's only available substitution with ten minutes remaining, Sean Seavill coming on for Tom Piotrowski.
With nine minutes of the allotted ninety remaining Kyle Tooze did well when switching play to find Karim Rendall with a ball to left of the area where Rendall's first time volley forced Lee Webber into a save at the foot of his right hand upright.
Inside the final minute Sholing were denied a late winner after a corner from the right wasn't dealt with only being cleared to Byron Mason whose low shot through a crowded penalty area brought a superb save out of Danny Greaves.
During three minutes of additional time Mangotsfield came under sustained late pressure as the visitors forced four corners in succession, despite this Mangotsfield held firm for a fully merited point to become the first team to shut out Sholing in their last seven league fixtures.
Line up : 1. Danny Greaves, 2. Alex Hoyle, 3. Lewis Parker, 4. Luke Palmer, 5. Gary Colborne, 6. Lee Marshall, 7. Noah Keats, 8.Kyle Tooze, 9. Mitchell Page, 10. Tom Piotrowski, 11 : Karim Rendall.
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Christmas Cheer
I did get an invite to a Christmas Eve dinner party. After the last few years of mishaps I thought I might get left out. This one was up in Bedford, a town where only the 2% are allowed. I was reluctant to go, as I don't fit in so well with the "horsey" set, but the hostess said there would be several single ladies there, so I went, thinking I might get lucky.
The invite said "holiday casual", so I went casual, Khaki pants, blue blazer, striped shirt, no tie. What a mistake that was. It seems that holiday casual actually means that you dress up wearing silly outfits; so even though most of the guests looked like idiots, it was me who stuck out like a sore thumb.
The place was a sea of guys wearing red and green sport coats. Every man had a tie with a snowman, Christmas tree or a wreath (no Menorah ties at this party). Then there were the pants; how can anyone wear red pants and a green jacket these days?
The women all looked great. The usual pearls, diamond rings, colorful outfits (some with fur trimming?), $1,000 shoes, $300 hair-dos, etc. I thought it was amusing that half of the girls were wearing silly Santa caps as part of their garb.
One nice lady was dressed as an Elf; all green, silly shoes and hat, a black belt. Thinking maybe this was one of the singles, I tried some small talk, saying, "That's quite the outfit you're wearing". Her, happy I've noticed, "I had it made special for this party".
I'm thinking how crazy that is; but look a little closer, and see that this costume is very well made; hand stitched, tailored just right, nothing cheap about it. I come back with a surprised, "You're kidding?" Her not smiling, and saying something about needing more Egg Nog, and she's gone.
I got myself a drink from the punch bowl, (Cosmopolitan, made with Tito vodka, of course), went into the den where there was a fire burning and the guys were drinking brown liquor from cut glasses, no ice, thank you. One guy smiling at my pink drink, probably thinking I'm gay.
The small talk was of the usual stuff, vacations, horses, promotions, vacation houses someplace nice. There was some back and forth on the more pressing issues; the cliff, the economy, taxes and, of course, guns.
To the extent that this group represents the thinking of the top 2% (I think it does), then Boehner should have been there listening. What I heard was a complete acceptance to the idea that taxes on income and capital would be higher next year. One guy said, "They should just get it done already".
Later, I wondered about this seeming inconsistency. I doubt that there was single person at the party who is now paying the top rate of 35%. If tax rates go up in 2013 to 39%, they won't pay that rate either. It's far too easy to move income around so that it doesn't get taxed at the maximum rate. (Ask Mitt Romney - he pays only 11%.)
There was one loud gripe, the new 3.8% Obamacare tax on investment income. This crowd will, in the end, get hit harder with this tax then they will with the increase in tax brackets. That's probably worth noting, whatever popularity Obamacare may have had with upper income Americans, it's going down next year when the new tax starts hitting.
Bedford's thirty odd miles from Newtown, so that topic had to come up. I thought it was interesting that there was a clear consensus for harsh new gun control laws, but at the same time, I knew that damn near all these folks had a loaded 9mm back at the house; just in case…
There were no NRA supporters at this bash, but they liked the idea of a cop at the local schools, and agreed that the only thing that was going to stop a bad guy with a gun; was a good guy with a gun. Listening to this group, I wouldn't be surprised if guards with guns start popping up at some tony private schools.
For dinner I got seated between two well decked out ladies, the one to my left was a knockout. Maybe 40, but tight, red dress, dark hair, black high heels and nice legs. I asked her how she managed to stay so fit, her saying she rode horses and did Pilates. I was embarrassed to ask what the pilates thing was about; what ever it is, it was working for her. I got the sense she was upset about something, her knocking back red wine like it was water.
She was sitting next to a guy wearing a dark green jacket, red vest and tie with reindeers. He had about 20 years on her; the word "trophy" did come to mind. Anyway, towards the end of the meal she excuses herself, comes back five minutes later. Mr. Green Jacket made a big deal of her return, gets up and helps her with the stiff-backed chair. But he muffed it.
I happened to notice that the damn chair was still not where it should be, and watched as she grabbed the sides to cinch it into place. Greenie still had his hand on the back of the chair, so it tilted back just a bit.
Sure enough, as her backside hit the back of the chair, it tipped a bit more. Gravity took hold, and ass over teakettle she went. It probably only took a half-second for her to go down all the way, I saw it happening in slow motion.
Green Jacket tried to save the day with a last minute catch, but he flubbed, and ended up just hitting her in the head as she went akimbo. As the chair went down, her legs went up, and her left foot whacked the bottom of the table about as hard as a four-inch heeled stiletto in a size six foot could hit.
It was like a gunshot. At least half dozen long-stem goblets ended sideways, silverware flying. For a second or two, not a sound. I'm on my feet ready to help, but Green Jacket is already lending a hand. As she gets up, she gets close to Greenie and whispers in a voice that only the three of us heard, "You fucking asshole".
I have a sick sense of humor, so that line got a quick chuckle from me. The lady sitting on the other side of me (why do some ladies tint grey hair blue?) snapped, "There's nothing funny about it!" I looked at her, "You don't know the half of it". Red Dress was rubbing her foot, looked at me, and sort of smiled.
It was snowing when I left; on the slow ride home Green Jacket and Red Dress came to mind. I was thinking that Green Jacket was not going to get lucky before the New Year, and I was going to look into that pilates thing.
Anyway, have a good Christmas Day!
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Happy Holidays Bruce and thanks from those of us watching the energy sector!
Bruce, absolutely delightful. Perhaps you should embark on satiric short stories of the 2% set. Reminds me of the phoney baloney class (aka Dime Store Millionaires) in my small resort hillbilly town in NC. Plus ca change...
My best friend, who is an .01, if not an .001%, moved 45 minutes away off the hill to a semi-redneck city where no one knows whom he is to prevent his daughters from becoming like that. I saw a man wearing an old "Members Only" jacket there last week. Am sure he has a leisure suit or two tucked away in the attic waiting for a 70s revival.
You've one big hurdle to literary success. Don't sense the New Yorker would be too keen on such a topic.
Bruce - Pilates is great exercise - did it for three years - will tone every muscle in your body and lengthen your spine - very few guys get into it due to the flexibility required for the exercises - but if you stay with it - can help as you get older since flexibility in older men is key - weight lifting will shorten muscles - pilates will lengthen same muscles
give it a try!
Great story. Sounds like a seen from "CaddyShack". Probably a crowd where many of them wear their money, IOW, all hat no cattle.
Great story. Sounds like a scene from "CaddyShack". Probably a crowd where many of them wear their money, IOW, all hat no cattle.
These will be the people that will be hillarious to watch killing themselves when there down to the their last million when the collapse comes. Be a shame to have to boil a pair of those $1k shoes and eat them lol. I have pms, chickens and cows that bitch is gona be sucking my dick.
LOL! Too bad these folks seem to be pompous as a way of life. Oh well, to each their own :)
High society eh? $1,000 shoes and $300 hairdoooos...
"High society eh? $1,000 shoes and $300 hairdoooos..."
Please, that is not even close to high society. More like the court jesters and functionaries for the REAL roayalty of wealth.
I think he meant High Society as in "they must be high on something".
Where can I get details on the '3.8% Obamacare tax on investment income'? No one tells me anything
These people weren't real upper crust or they'd have had a spare reindeer suit for you to don so's to spare you the embarassment. The true elite are always concerned about the well being of others. I know. I used to be one.
I believe they save the plaid for the country club. G reat story Bruce. Merry merry all
Bruce, I feel remiss in that I dumped my own Christmas party story on here without complimenting you on yours. It was quite entertaining, and I had a good chuckle. I, too, read your posts regularly and always look forward to them.
I, for one, am grateful to be single over the holidays. I'm not dragged to family/in-law gatherings and I can do whatever I want.
It's all in the perspective.
Cheers, and happy holidays.
I second that. Great story. Red dress and Green jacket may be a dominatrix and a eunuch...ya never know. It's the same everywhere, the drapings and the grammar change according to the side of town the party is.
Merry Christmas, everyone. I hope you are having at least a memorable day.
Today, I actually worked and felt like it was a "gift" to be able to do so (healthcare/radiology - we see the consequences of overindulging during mealtime or inebriated to the point of unconsciousness, family-related stress, bad luck or making the wrong decision (driving drunk) during the holidays.
Be safe everyone.
Bedford would be a great place to live if not for the major economic barriers. I feel like they "allow" me to visit their quaint little downtown.
Maybe Bruce should have made nice with the "blue hair babe". You know what they say, "He who hesitates masturbates"
..and something wrong w/that? :)
Great article Bruce! Reminds me not to envy the wealthy and just thank God I'm young, healthy and would love to f*ck the shit out of the "I used to care" Road Kill Ad girl about now.
Merry Christmas to you and all here @ ZH!
Good on ya, Bruce! Keep up the celebrations and excellent articles.
That's what she gets for hunting money versus heart; how happy can she or he be if she's calling him an asshole over that?
Stories like this remind me that being single can have it's advantages.
If a Woman doesn't love me for me I'm better off alone.
A Fleshlight is worth every penny.
Tuck the fwo percent.... and the horses they rode in on.
Regarding the ladies, Bruce ... Take a tip from your fellow investor and fellow Swiss citizen Marc Faber, re ladies from Asia
As a European citizen, you should already know that, for example, European women, Latin American women and many others, are, in general, far nicer than American ones
Much less likely to be in the mode of the money, power and personal manipulation complex, like American ladies
The weirdness of American society has made American women weird, they are too obsessed with the power or wealth images of males, and too eager to think of things scheming a divorce for big alimony via some American court scheme with corrupt lawyers and an American judge taking a bribe ...
And American women with some money are often obnoxious beyond all hope ... Sheesh, we run into them here, ha!
But there is nothing quite like some of the Asian ladies to make you feel 30 years younger, and treat you better than you've ever been treated in your life ... Not to mention they often also look 15 years younger than they are
They tend to appreciate a man of character who treats them well ... you will never grow tired of having your shoulders rubbed every day ... find one, treat her like the gold she is and your life will be a lovely one, and you will feel 25 again ... I am not kidding
Many of us are able to meet our Asian mates socially here amid the European mix ... But friends who have used online dating services say the CupidMedia sites are the best - they have numerous Asian ones
Or Bruce, just give yourself something like a 4 week vacation in the smaller islands of the Philippines (who are half-European really), or in places other East or Southeast nations ... you might well come back with a loving and lovely wife who will change your existence
Or hook up in the East with William Banzai ... or Marc Faber himself ... you might be surprised what happens when you take some quality time outside the rut in the American Empire
American upperclass women, especially the blond ones, look like lionesses. They'll rip your insides out. They have nothing but contempt for the craven, battered, feminist-supporting American male who pays that price in order to get laid.
I'll rush to the defense of the American woman. In this country, there is a real lack of confidence and the result of that is men who are, as well. That leaves the American girl with the responsibility of making decisions. The consequence of having to "consider the possibilities, take responsibility of carrying out your suggestion and having it turn out as had been envisioned" can have an impact on how a woman can feel when it comes abandoning inhibitions and focusing on the moment. Being in love would help immensely.
Women taking the lead role because she has no choice as the ship is going down if she does not is confusing as it is, but also, if it does not turn out as she planned, the blame is laid on her lap. Cook, clean, fuck like a slut, be able to carry a conversation, work out, work at a job, kids and their activities...Families are strung out all over the country most times, so there is not family support in place.
Before the scam called globalization transformed the govt and took ownership of the prime real estate up north, I could feel the change in the air from the US border to crossing into Canada, from a level of low but constant anxiety to calm, cool and you pretty much know what tomorrow is going to bring.
Being raised in daycares and schools while their parents worked, the broken homes, stress from all this tragic news blasted in our faces nonstop basically, and the pharmaceuticals which treat normal responses, dulled many into mannequins, jumping from one thought to another, trying to hard and being angry for having to. It's unfair to judge people under the extreme circumstances the US is in. But sometimes, it's still like sticking your dick in the ocean, when diminutive, in character I mean.
Financializing the economy has led to the destruction of the family. Men and women equally carry the can for this fatal error.
At one time finance serviced the economy, now the economy services finance.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Oh my god dude. Share that shit on match.com or somewhere that gives a shit.
A "dude" can't share personal experience? Priceless advice if you ask me. The most positive and good-natured woman I've ever met (wife) was born in Harbin, China. Sometimes my life feels like a lightbulb with too much electricity coursing through it with her around.
I love dinner parties, but would feel soiled and compromised attending anything like the function Bruce wrote about above.
Fine advice practiced frequently here in Hawaii, owing to our relative proximity to places like Thailand and the Phillipines. Seems to work really well for men who are the counterparts of the American women you disparage here - guys who could don't seem to need an intelligent or articulate partner because what matters are appearances and the ability to dominate intellectually - and subservience in bed, of course. Mail order asian brides - a great way to express your Chauvinism.
Oh Dearie!! My ex referred to these Asian women in this demeaning term as mail order brides also. She was just like the average Aussie woman of this day and age, fickle and uncompromising! We split 15 years ago when she discovered the short-term advantages of destroying a marriage once she was aware how our children could become bargaining chips in Family Court.
Since then she has lived alone with her cats, and I have been happily married for the last 5 years to the best woman I have ever known or will ever come to know..... a Filipina..... looking 15 years younger than her age at least and a woman with more common sense and logic than all the Oz women I have ever had in my life combined!
David Carradine.
So Bank Guy, do you knuckles bleed from dragging on the ground?
Feeling a little "inadequate" around a female who views you as a equal or many be even.... god forbid..... an inferior........(gee I wonder why after that post??? sarc)
Thanks for the laugh.... ROTFLMAO......
I've got a strong feeling it is you that's giving far more here the biggest laughs.
Many of those American women, including the white Oprah loving types, voted for the islamic twice.
I do not know about what you insinuate. Seems to me he is a chameleon, even his books were part fact part fiction (a walking contradiction).
Am curious though if the "white" Oprah types and the mostly black president is what i hear you say.
I want you to know something. I have had a lot of friends. Confiding in one another is what girls/women do. The understanding is not to say that there is nothing wrong with it, there is none. I wish we would all cross boundaries and just blend in together so the fighting would stop. But the friends I had who tended to be attracted to black men were often exploited as young girls and this was their way to deal with it...a total different look so to speak. So if that means anything. It's not huge appendages but a chance at a healthy sex life and more with someone who does not bring back memories that are never far away anyway. Happens more often than you think, sexual predators getting at the kids, I mean. It's hard to play and have fun for them after that. Changes everything.
You are too kind, bank guy. American females have been trending toward the hypocrite hooker motif for a couple of generations. You could do worse, but you would have to work at it.
Bruce, you're close to my age, a sexy senior citizen, that touch of gray everyone loves... 40? Mein godt!
Remember the Mule Crick creed -- Younger women, older whiskey, faster horses, and more money!
Merry Christmas Bruce and I hope the New Year brings engaging, intelligent, honest, happy, witty, and single girls into your life. If she is a decent looker, that is a bonus.
Thanks for making our Christmas day better.
Keep up the writing. In your case more will be better.
Bedford and Mount Kisco share schools - the latter having a large immigrant Hispanic population. As a result they have a dual language program for elementary schools where Spanish is used extensively in the classroom to accommodate kids whose first language is Spanish. Problem is that the program became a lottery selection because all the suburban yuppie parents wanted their kid to have that language exposure (to better communicate with the gardener? I could understand the push if it was Mandarin).
Tried to buy a house in Mount Kisco a while back - glasd we didn't get it. Miserably long commute into NY. A good friend had a place even farther up - wife walked in when the last kid left for college wanting a divorce because 'he was never around'.....lol. he BOUGHT the place (and put up with 25 years of a long lousy commute) because that was what SHE wanted......
You're better off closer in to NY - shorter commute and the real estate values hold up a bit better. A much better income/diversity mix as well. Problem is that when the torches and pitchforks get broken out WE get looted because we're closer...... we're not as 'rich' as upcounty and places like Greenwich or Scarsdale but we're more accessible.
It seems that holiday casual actually means that you dress up wearing silly outfits; so even though most of the guests looked like idiots, it was me who stuck out like a sore thumb.
But that's the kind of thing you only need to learn once because it never changes: Preppy/WASP = loud, clashy, "festive" male attire and enough alcohol to float a battleship. By the way, 90% of those women are "available" in one way or another (see above)...just so you know for next time. Mrs. Green Jacket likes to be attended to and the hostess is probably aware of that.
My notable takeaway from similar outings this year is that post-Newtown, senior citizens have been arming themselves up to their eyeballs. I can't tell you how many 60-70 yr. old women flashed me their 'carry' permits with a fourth glass of wine in their other hand.
We'll see what happens but the general tendency will be for the government to ….. -wait for it- …..
create a new federal agency! …and turn schools into airports. Hooray.
And lest you be misled by received wisdom and the popular heresy claiming that a well-armed citizenry can't be trusted, our dear Marla (in three posts in a row no less) tears some recent advocacy to pieces which dares to claim authority in such matters regarding Switzerland. http://finemrespice.com/
Merry Christmas to Bruce and all: roast beef, plumb pudding, strong ale and mince pie!
It would seem that the advocates of more gun laws and restrictions to prevent gun deaths and suicides, also seem to advocate for assisted suicide (as long as it comes from the the authority of the government) and for third trimester abortions (basically viable births).
It is all about the weight of emotion over reason. Freedom needs to weigh in even over reason, or it would not be freedom. The price of freedom is our individual vigilance. And don't argue that government has to restrict everyone's rights because of the cost of healthcare affects all of us -- That is reasoning the virtues of slavery.
+ 1000 for the Marla link, one of the rare fine minds.
Yes, all government failures must be magnified by 10. How else would we know who really abuses gun ownership?
Aren't any of the 2% crowd involved with/manage/run/practice at/invest in/provide services to hospitals, HMOs, Big Pharma, medical insurance businesses? If so, they should be more than happy about the "Obamacare" tax increases. First, they're getting 40 million of new PAYING customers. And on top of that, those are the best types of customers - customers who don't delay payments, whod on't haggle - the customers whose payments are GUARANTEED by the state. And if that wasn't enough, there will be no meaningful reform in the next 10-15 years, such as a "single payer" reform or drug reimportation. Considering that the sickcare is around 18% of the GDP, 1 in 6 at the party had to be pretty happy with the new sickcare "regime."
Actually, payments are anything but guaranteed. The .gov leaves itself a big out in that it will deny payment to providers that fail to meet everchanging and ridiculous standards. I work in the field. We are very much concerned about this takeover. There is NO FREE LUNCH.
"Obamacare" truly is just another huge gift to the FIRE sector.
Nice job Bruce! I hope you're having a better Christmas day than your eve'. Always enjoy reading your contributions. Went to the wife's Christmas party this week, small doctor's ofice, a total of 8 of us at the doctor's house. What a great time, she made sure she had everyone's favorite booze and hired a chef to cook hors douvres for us all night. We are so lucky she works for a really generous person, not too many employers like that left out there.


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Today, Participant Media announced the name and first round of programming for its new TV network, one that was first announced in December and that will launch August 1st. pivot will take over The Documentary Channel, which Participant purchased last year, adding in the distribution assets of Halogen TV. As with the company's work in the world of film (work that's included features from "Syriana" to the current release "Snitch"), pivot is intended to combine a push toward social change with sustainable entertainment, with the network aggressively pursuing a young Millennial audience with planned shows from Joseph Gordon-Levitt's hitRECord and frequent Baz Luhrmann collaborator Craig Pearce.
pivot is initially only going to be available to around 40 million homes, but network head Evan Shapiro, who comes to the role after serving as President of IFC (where, full disclosure, this writer once worked), announced an interesting and theoretically game-changing distribution plan. While the network will be made available via the usual cable packages along with liberal TV Everywhere rights, it will also be available for monthly subscription to broadband Internet subscribers -- in other words, it will do something close to the equivalent of what HBO talks about when its CEO considers making HBO Go available for an additional fee on top of your Time Warner internet bill without needing to pay for cable.
Of course, HBO has been around for years and is entrenched in the cable world -- it has a lot more business to lose in terms of affiliate fees from cable providers, while Participant is new and aiming for a young audience in the habit of streaming their TV online as often as they watch it live, if not more so. Broadband subscribers will be able to use the network's app to access it in both linear and VOD fashion, and to use a "Take Action" button at the bottom of the screen to find out more, sign petitions or volunteer to help a cause related to the programming they're watching.
The programming at launch will consist of the world television premieres of Participant docs "Last Call at the Oasis," "State 194" and "A Place At The Table" as well as "We Are Legion," "Terms and Conditions" and "99%—The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film," which were acquired on the festival circuit.
The network will also kick off with "TakePart Live," a live news show that will air every weeknight, and will fill out its schedule with rerun airings of "Friday Night Lights," Canadian comedy "Little Mosque" (currently streaming on Hulu) and "Farscape." The rest of the network's original programming, which includes a variety show hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt using content from his hitRECord collaborative production company and a scripted series from "The Great Gatsby" and "Moulin Rouge!" writer Craig Pearce, is listed below.
Producer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Brian Graden Productions; Lois Curren, Brian Graden, Gaurav Misra
A new take on the variety show, hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt who directs countless artists from his global online community – hitRECord – to create short films, live performances, music, animation, conversation, and of course, more! Each episode focuses on a different theme as Joe invites and encourages anybody with an internet connection to join him and contribute. Are you RECording? (7 x :30)
A one hour, no-holds-barred live show, begins with a live-streamed pre-show midday where viewers help build the show they will see on air that evening. Equal parts serious discussion and comedic take on the daily headlines, "TakePart Live" will bring celebrities, activists, newsmakers and viewers together to discuss and decode the events that make up the fabric of daily life and how to act on the stories that move us. The nightly show will also be fully second-screen enabled, featuring live interaction with the cast, polling, social media sharing and more. Additionally, there will be a live-streamed pre-show on the network website and Takepart.com.
Producer: Go Go Luckey Entertainment; Julie Auerbach, Henry Capanna, Tina Gazzerro
A genre-busting docu-talk series following Meghan McCain, the outspoken daughter of Senator John McCain, on the road talking to unexpected experts, regular people and members of her generation, exploring the most important and unusual questions of the day framed by Meghan's experiences in her personal life. (10 X :30)
Producer: Mark Benjamin and Marc Levin
From the team behind the Peabody Award winning series, "Brick City," this Newark-based docu-soap chronicles the lives of two families from parallel universes — the street and the executive suite. Former Blood (Jayda) and Crip (Creep) gang members are raising two kids while pursuing their careers and following their dreams. Jayda is working to build mentorship programs for young women in Newark, while Creep balances a day job in sanitation with his dream of launching a comedy career. Brooke is a trial attorney balancing the stress of high stakes litigation with the real life drama of raising two college-aged kids with her partner in life and business -- Maggie. "Jersey Strong" will explore Newark's warm center and tough exterior through the eyes of two unconventional families striving to achieve the American Dream. (10 x :30 )
Writer: Craig Pearce ("The Great Gatsby", "Moulin Rouge", "Romeo + Juliet")
Executive Producers: Craig Pearce, Vince Gerardis ("Game of Thrones"), Louise Rosager, Howard Braunstein, Christina Wayne, Hilary Bevan Jones
A one-hour scripted series by Cineflix Studios Inc. about young William Shakespeare. Will is a young man from the wrong side of the social, political and economic tracks who, against all the odds, sets out to do that most modern of things: create his own destiny. Set in young Will's crazy, intense, violent and sexy Elizabethan London, "WILL" is a period piece - but not as we know it. A hip sound track, contemporary shooting style and edgy production design will create a world that is fast, fresh, dangerous, and totally unique. (10 X :60)
Through an innovative and groundbreaking joint venture, Univision News, the news division of the leading media company serving Hispanic America, Latin World Entertainment, the premiere Hispanic talent management and entertainment marketing firm in the United States and pivot will join together to a produce and market a series of ten compelling documentaries drawn from the headlines and produced in both Spanish and English. Univision News is no stranger to millennials, often beating the ratings of other major networks in the 18-35 demographic. Its mission to inform, educate and empower Hispanic America is perfectly aligned with pivot's goals. (10 X :60)
Gordon-Levitt explains his new show in video form below.


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etnies' annual Skid Row shoe donation...
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"In these tough economic times, there's more reason than ever to help those in need and give back to the causes that touch your heart. For me this is the Los Angeles Mission. For over 10 years my team and I have donated thousands of shoes to the homeless on Skid Row and this year will be no different. Not only because the need will be greater, but because it is this small contribution that can make a difference in someone's life."
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R. Scott Studham named vice president, chief information officer at University of Minnesota
January 4, 2012
R. Scott Studham has been named the University of Minnesota's vice president and chief information officer. He will begin the position February 13, 2012, pending approval by the university's Board of Regents.
Studham most recently served as the chief information officer at the University of Tennessee, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and management of the university's information resources.
As the chief information officer, Studham will be responsible for ensuring the strategic and operational excellence of both academic and administrative information technology for the entire University of Minnesota system. This includes establishing a strong IT platform for evidence-based decision-making, managing systemwide IT projects and services, pursuing standardization through disciplined innovation, and deploying tools to meet the needs of academic programs and administrative operations across the University's five campuses.
Studham received his undergraduate degree from Washington State University in 1997 and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee in 2008. An expert in computer-related security issues, Studham has served as project manager and chief architect for a top ten supercomputer six times during the course of his career. He is an internationally recognized researcher in the area of high-performance computing, and has been called upon to give expert testimony before the U.S. Congress.
"The University of Minnesota has distinguished itself as a national leader in innovative and efficient information technology," said Studham. "I look forward to joining the university's Office of Information Technology team and continuing its outstanding work across the system and across the state.
"Scott brings broad experience in enterprise application integration and resource planning in complex organizations and multi-campus environments," said Robert J. Jones, the university's senior vice president for System Academic Administration. "President Kaler and I believe that Scott is a highly capable and visionary leader who will build upon our existing strengths to ensure operational excellence in support of the University's mission in education, research and public engagement benefiting the state and region."
Studham, who was recommended by a systemwide search committee, replaces Steve Cawley, who left the university in April for a position at the University of Miami. Ann Hill Duin, who has served as interim VP and CIO since April, will return to her role as associate vice president and associate CIO.


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Groupon's flub or brilliance?
Is Groupon historically illiterate or exceptionally clever? On Friday it issued a press release announcing a Presidents Day offer: customers would get $10 off when they purchased a $40 deal. The release stated, "The $10 bill, as everyone knows, features President Alexander Hamilton—undeniably one of our greatest presidents and most widely recognized for establishing the country's financial system."
The slip—Hamilton was the first Treasury secretary but never president—launched a thousand tweets, then dozens of television mentions. But was it a flub or an intentional publicity generator? When one person wrote to Groupon to say Hamilton never was president, a Groupon representative responded in what I hope was a tongue-in-cheek way: "We respect everyone's beliefs. You're certainly entitled to your opinion." Another inquirer on Friday received a similarly insouciant Groupon response—"We're big supporters of celebrating great American presidents"—and concluded, "The Groupon release is a deliberate troll."
Other responses: "a brilliant way to get viral publicity" and "it's safe to say that Groupon has won the day." But Groupon has probably also done more than high school history classes to educate Americans about who Alexander Hamilton was. Mixed in with Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, and Grant on the denominations of bills most Americans use, it would be easy to suppose that Hamilton was president—but yesterday NBC, CNN, Fox News, and others covered the brilliant flub and educated their viewers.
Groupon today may be grinning, but I do want to note how The New York Times recently added one more example of biblical illiteracy to its long record. The Times back on Dec. 15 stated that Joseph (of the book of Genesis) had been Egypt's king, rather than Pharaoh's minister. Times editors may have first put this in the "who cares?" category: The newspaper did not publish a correction until Jan. 28, and then it noted, "A reader pointed out the error in an email shortly after the article was published; this correction was delayed because editors did not follow through on the complaint."


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Illinois State Board of Education officials say problems collecting information have forced a delay in the release of last year's state education reports.
The 2013 reports were required to be completed last October. But the state board says they've had trouble collecting school district teacher and administrator salary details. State education officials say the data weren't released piecemeal because that would have created skewed statewide information.
The annual report cards track each district's student performance history, class sizes, spending on students and attendance.
State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia is an Aurora Democrat who serves as chairwoman of the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee. She says citizens "should know exactly where every dime and penny is being spent."


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Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury All Inclusive, Montego Bay
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 350 guestrooms
- On a private beach
- Casino
- 9 restaurants
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor tennis court
- Beach sun loungers
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
What's around
- Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Harbour Street Craft Market (2.5 mi / 4 km)
- Museum of St. James (2.5 mi / 4.1 km)
- Saint James Parish Church (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Sam Sharpe Square (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury All Inclusive, Montego Bay
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- Minimum guest age is 18
- Minimum check-in age is 18
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- All-inclusive (taxes and gratuities included)
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- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
- 9 restaurants
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- Swim-up bar
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- 24-hour room service
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- On private beach
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- Full-service spa
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- Tennis on site
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- Number of meeting rooms - 9
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- Conference space size (feet) - 8058
- Conference space size (meters) - 725
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Secrets Spa by Pevonia has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
DiningSEASIDE GRILL - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
World Cafe - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Himitsu - This theme restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Blue Mountain - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves dinner only.
El Patio - This theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only.
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RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to suffer the same deadly fate as HP's TouchPad, analyst says
Most observers were caught off guard when HP abruptly axed its Touchpad and firesold remaining inventory at just one-fifth of its original retail price, all less than two months after launch.
Said observers will be less surprised if and when RIM puts its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet out of misery in the same fashion.
Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blar says that within the next year, "RIM will likely send the PlayBook into the same graveyard as the HP TouchPad."
Lacking for sales and consumer enthusiasm, the PlayBook hasn't exactly felt the love since launch. Despite solid hardware specs and the ability to play the supposedly important Flash, the 7-inch tablet shipped without native email, BBM, or many apps. Plus, there's something called the iPad available for the same price.
Android apps may resurrect the PlayBook, and native email and BBM are coming, but critics suggest all of this is too little and far too late. RIM's device is doomed for failure, word on the street suggests; the question is simply whether the company decides to drag around the corpse or bury it.


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Google Hummingbird Algorithm Update Biggest Change in 3 YearsCecily Kellogg
In honor of Google's 15th birthday, the largest update to Google's algorithm in three years was released on Thursday. Except, of course, the update has already been in place for a month without a formal announcement.
There are two core elements to the change: the continued upgrading of semantic search and the knowledge graph, and the addition of more voice controls.
While Google has updated its algorithm continually often hundreds of times a year there hasn't been this big an update since the Caffeine update in 2010. Updates such as Panda and Penguin were only tweeking elements of the algorithm, but Google Hummingbird is such a big change that it's not unlike getting a new car engine.
There is a LOT to take in about the update, but this video is particularly helpful in explaining. I'm sure we'll be covering this a great deal over the coming months!
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Movies | Duplicity features deep characters and sparkling dialogue
In its two-faced soul, Duplicity is a thriller about flirting. Ray (Clive Owen), an MI-6 operative, has a fun encounter with Claire (Julia Roberts), who is CIA, that ends in her bedroom-with him drugged and unconscious and her sneaking away with a manila envelope full of his military codes. This, if you are a spy, is embarrassing.
When the two meet up again, the conversation is tense, but there's still that same spark that led Ray into Claire's arms in the first place. He's worried; she's guarded; there's just no telling what either of them wants from the other. Both work in the private sector now, and both want to get out, possibly together. In order to do so, naturally, they must steal something really huge from their bosses.
Duplicity may be the most relatable spy movie ever made-the bureaucracy, the windbaggy CEOs, and the nonsensical office jargon will be instantly funny to anybody who's ever had a dull job in a cubicle somewhere (the trips to Rome and the Bahamas will not, but that's the point). It's a tense, utterly nonviolent movie (rated PG-13) with one fistfight: a hysterically funny slapping match between two rival executives (Paul Giamatti and Tom Wilkinson, who appear to be having the time of their lives).
There's no nudity (though there are post-sex scenes), comparatively little swearing, and a barrage of clean, urbane jokes both large and small. Writer/director Tony Gilroy directed the legal thriller Michael Clayton, one of 2007's best movies, and his deep characters and sparkling dialogue are just as good here. He's also brought along his conscience: Nobody gets away with being greedy in Duplicity, and Ray and Claire's mutual dishonesty-which has become their livelihood-becomes the largest impediment to their mutual affection. Will love conquer all? You bet. Will everyone get away clean? Eh, maybe.


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Images: Artillerymen fire for Warrior Forge [Image 7 of 8]
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Pfc. Jon W. Knight, an Evansville, Ind., native, now a cannon crew member with A Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, sets up equipment before a live fire demonstration during Warrior Forge training here July 16, 2012.
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Jim's Daily Bike Ride
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The Graceful Ghost Rag -- Eugene Barban
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The panorama of American transport ! A freight train on the old
A weird vibe here. Someone has started their own
The long slog uphill (maybe hard to tell from this angle).
Wah ! ! ! Sad reality....
A rogue lilac bush in the woods suggests that once there was a house here.
We had an awful lot of rain in May. This little brook is swollen.
These little ponies barely come up to your thigh.
"Have you got some sugar, yo?"
North to Montreal. Few trains come up this line.
The Arnold Farm, one of the last big ones in this part of the county.
What a happy thing, to be a piggy !
They've got cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, and, somewhere around here, a llama
It was a cool cloudy day, and the little beasties were in good spirits.
The old Wing family farmhouse.
Up the road a young woman works a rented field.
Painters love gray days like this when the light is soft and dispersed.
A lady uses this old cornfield / pasture to grow flowers for the farmers' market.
The giant weird plastic barn on a property defined by plastic fencing.
They were having a giant rummage sale in one of the barns.
These horses need jobs, too.
Locust Grove Road, one long downhill at least two miles.
These meadows are only a half-mile from the edge of town.
This horse is wearing a fly-mask. Her foal snoozes in clover.
Approaching the overpass on the way back into town.
It was also a cloudy day, but warm and lovely.
Cheers to y'all for now.


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Over-the-Counter OTC Acne Medications and Creams: Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Sulfur, Resorcinol
Over-the counter (OTC) medications - the kind you can purchase in the drugstore or online without a prescription - are often the first thing that is tried for acne. Most of these medicines are topical. That means they are applied to the skin.
Doctors usually recommend an OTC topical medication first for mild cases of acne. Prescription topical medicine might be used next if the OTC medications don't work. Topical medicine is applied directly to the acne or to the entire area of affected skin.
There are several OTC topical medicines used for mild acne. Each works a little differently. Following are the most common ones:
Other common OTC acne products include:
Brand names included in article are provided as examples only, and their inclusion does not mean that these products are better or worse than others. You should discuss your situation with your dermatologist. Also, if a particular brand name is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that the product is unsatisfactory.
Topical OTC medicines come in many forms. You can find them as gels, lotions, creams, soaps or pads. OTC acne medicines may cause side effects such as skin irritation, burning or redness in some people. The side effects often get better or go away with longer use of the medicine. If you have side effects, you should report them to your doctor.
OTC topical medicines can be useful for treating acne when used regularly. Be aware however, it can take up to 8 weeks before you actually see noticeable improvement.
When using an OTC acne product on your face, make sure you avoid sun exposure. Many of the medicines used to treat acne can make you more prone to sunburn. A sunburn may seem to make the pimples less noticeable, but this is just temporary, and there are known risks of excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid skin aging and a risk of developing skin cancer.
If you shave areas where you are using these products, shave carefully and test both electric and safety razors to see which is more comfortable.
If you are using make-up (cosmetics), you may need to change some of the cosmetics you use. That's because, for the first few weeks of treatment, applying foundation evenly may be difficult because the skin may be red or scaly, particularly with the use of topical tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide. As you continue treatment, the scaling may lessen, making it easier to apply makeup.
All makeup, including foundation, blush, eye shadow, moisturizers, and hair-care products should be oil free. Choose products labeled noncomedogenic (meaning they don't promote the formation of closed pores). In some people, however, even these products may make acne worse.
Above all, when you are trying to get rid of acne, don't keep touching your skin. And don't be tempted to squeeze or pick at blemishes - that will only make them worse.
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Miley Cyrus arrived at the VH1 Divas show on Thursday night in a black dress that had a short front and long back. Speaking of short in the front and long in the back, the mullet hairstyle with a similar description was made famous by her father Bill Ray.
She later changed during the telecast.


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If you live in the US I'm sure you're already planning your 4th of July party, if you haven't started here are some tips on pulling together a top notch backyard gathering. It's less than 2 weeks away so get crackin'!
1. Invites
I like to start from the beginning, and that's invitations, maybe even before that start with your color palette but this one's easy, trusty old red white and blue will do.
How cute are these invites, and they're totally free from Babystar Design. Visit MyGrafico to download the free printable invitations. And send them off to your friends and neighbors!
Here is a super easy idea from Hostess with the Mostess, make these Hanging Garlands and hang them around your backyard or she even uses them for table runners. All you need is a 2″ hole punch, glitter paper, and ribbon or fishing wire.
Food decorations are the best part (in my opinion) of party planning, there are so many options and creative things you can do, especially with paper. Check out the wonderful food decorations from Lindsay's USA Mega Party Kit to get you started on ideas.
I'm a dessert person, I leave the grilling and a lot of the cooking to my hubby! Here's a delicious cake I found by The Pioneer Woman, I love this idea! It is a tasty cake with cream cheese icing and berries you can't go wrong, see her recipe here with step by step photos.
Another tasty treat I couldn't bare to leave out of this post is this Marshmallow treat by Amy at Living Locurto. It's such a fantastic idea for the kids especially. All you need is marshmallows, almond bark, and red and blue sprinkles.
I think these are the cutest (and easiest) party favors, I found them on An Altered State of Mind. They are wrapped up life savers with ribbon tied around. Another good one for the kids.
This is one of my favorites, these Firecracker party favors are from Lindsay's USA Mega Party Kit. Who knows what goodies lie within!
Find more resources for your Fourth of July party decorations at Mygrafico.com and check out all the different Independence day designs to help get your party happening.
And to celebrate here's a freebie I made, cute flag toppers you can use for cupcakes or straws. Enjoy! (see the download below)
Download the free Flag Toppers Here.
Credits: Babystar Design, Hostess With the Mostess, Living Locurto, The Pioneer Woman, An Altered State of Mind.


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|Food program gets a boost
The Perkins County Weekend Food Program received a helping hand on Saturday, March 29 as local volunteers and Girl Scouts held a bake sale with proceeds going to help the program. A total of $501 was raised for the program that helps provide food on weekends for youth in need at Perkins County Elementary. Several Girl Scouts and families donated money or brought baked goods to Hatch's Super Foods to show support for the program. Pictured are, from left to right, Adaline Linscott, Miah Long, Olivia Linscott, Alyssa Briggs and Michelle Briggs. (Photo by Tim Linscott)


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A Herald-Tribune article details the odd work situation that Ryan Van Cleave finds himself in since writing his book, "Unplugged: My Journey Into the Dark World of Video Game Addiction." The topic of his book, game addiction, does not sit well with some faculty and students at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla., where he teaches English and writing, because the school has close ties with the field of video game development.
The article describes him as somewhat heretical, because the school teaches computer animation, comparing him to a Hershey employee warning consumers not to eat chocolate.
His book talks about the early days of video games, but the focal point is his addiction with World of Warcraft. According to his book, it lead to all kinds of odd behavior, like wearing adult diapers to shave off away time from his computer. Delightful. He blames his 40-hour-a-week addiction to WOW for his broken relationship with his wife and children and his general disconnection from life.
His story has certainly given him a lot of national attention; he has been offered appearances on the Dr. Phil show and has been asked to speak before groups that deal with game addiction. Some argue that he is simply an opportunist, writing a book on a subject that is hot. Whatever the case, he certainly is taking advantage of the situation, according to the paper: his business cards now read "Digital Addiction & Recovery Consultant."
While Van Cleave may consider himself a "recovering game addict," he is not pushing the issue on campus where works. He would like to see his colleagues in the game design program find ways to integrate ethical questions into the curriculum though. But colleagues like Jim McCampbell, who oversees the college's computer animation program, disagree strongly with Van Cleave's talk of more ethics in game design. In an email to the paper he said that students already "have a considerable amount of ethics taught in their game design courses" and that they focus "on creating art rather than gameplay."
He went on to say that the college does not encourage game design that lures gamers in with "psychological tactics" either: "As an artist, of course I want you to be deeply immersed in my game. That's why I made it." But he adds that "at no point would I have used the principles of mind control to persuade you to do something that you didn't want to do."
He also points out that, at some point, personal responsibility must be recognized and acknowledged:
"We tend to blame anyone but ourselves for our choices, but in the end it was that … a personal choice that was made," he wrote, adding: "Don't confuse a psychological disorder with a lack of self-discipline."
Despite his disagreement with Van Cleave, McCampbell said that he would welcome greater debate on campus about the issue. One Ringling student thinks raising the issue on campus would receive a mixed reaction:
"I think it would cause a lot of controversy and a lot of talk and that might be a good thing," said Athena Torri, a senior studying photography.
Commentary: One thing that Van Clave might want to acknowledge is that he might suffer from addictive personality disorder. In other words, some people are more susceptible to getting addicted to drugs, alcohol, sex, eating, gambling, and other disorders due to genetics.


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Canada's Shackled Speech
Most Americans tend to think of Canada as very much like the United States, but nicer - less crime, happier, more friendly people, fewer hassles. But that may not be entirely accurate; especially the part about fewer hassles. Canadians live under one of the most strident regimes of thought control (e.g., the softer kind of authoritarianism that pesters and fines you, but usually doesn't actually shoot you) erected in the Western world.
The Canadian government, empowered by a series of "hate speech" and so-called "human rights" laws, restricts the content of television (both advertising and programming), print communication, and other forms of oral or written expression. Canada's hate speech code prohibits "any statement that is likely to expose a person or group of persons to hatred or contempt . . . because of their race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age." The omission of "astrological sign" must have been an oversight. This statute basically outlaws everything from cross burnings to social slights, real or imagined. It is kindergarten disciplinarianism run amok.
Using the hate speech law as its blunderbuss, the Canada Broadcasting Corp. (CBC), which regulates TV content, recently put the kibosh on a perfectly harmless TV commercial featuring an actor wearing an Indian headdress (heap big trouble). CBC reporters, meanwhile, cannot use the dread word "Indian" in any broadcast. Too insensitive. During coverage of a fishing-rights dispute in New Brunswick, for example, reporters referred only to "native" and "nonnative" fishermen. …


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Cintra-Meridiam-Dallas Cops group chosen by TxDOT for $1.6 billion of N Tarrant Express toll lanes
Texas DOT is signing a toll concession with an international group led by Cintra to do about $1.6 billion worth of work rebuild some 20km (13 miles) of old freeway into frontage, free and toll lanes and get planning work and rights to negotiate up to several billion dollars more of the North Tarrant Express project. TxDOT got bids from the Cintra-led Group called NTE Mobility Partners (NTEMP) and from Spain based OHL.
The procurement was based on an offer by TxDOT to provide up to $600 of gas/diesel tax funds toward the project which was then competed on the basis of which bidder could build the most roadway of a $5 billion 58km (36 mile) megaproject in return for tolling rights for 52 years.
Phase one, which is the subject of this toll concession ('comprehensive development agreement' (CDA) in TxDOT parlance) covers east-west highway located a bit west of Dallas Ft Worth International Airport - the Airport Freeway where it is co-signed TX183 and TX121 to an interchange with I-820, and I-820 west to I-35W.
These are among the most heavily congested highways in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, according to traffic data.Ā I-820 carries 132k and TX183 168k daily traffic (AADT).
I-820 is being designed for 256k and TX183 for 314k daily traffic, forecast for 2030.
Tolls for cars would be all-electronic at highway speed with the 13-mile trip estimated to have a minimum toll of $1.20 (9.2c/mile) and a maximum of $6.50 in the peak (50c/mile).
Trucks will be able to travel in the toll express lanes but at higher per mile charges than cars.
NTTA will act as toll collection subcontractor to the concessionaire.
The announcement says that NTEMP have been "conditionally awarded" the project. The condition is that the group goes to financial close by "late 2009." The concessionaire group will have to raise about $1b and on past practice this will be a mix of bonds and equity. The equity split is not finalized by one official familiar with the group said it would probably be:
- Cintra 65%
- Meridiam 25%
- Dallas Police & Fire Pension 10%
The lead company Cintra, head officed in Madrid Spain is the largest concessionaire in North America and recently tied down a major tollroad concession in Poland. Meridiam Infrastructure with a head office in Paris is part owned by French investors and by AECOM, the large US engineering firm and is involved in concessions in France, Phillipines, Korea, Croatia, Portugal, Austria and Ireland. Dallas Police & Fire Pension System looks after the pension assets of some 8500 Dallas area cops and firemen. Houston based road builder WW Webber is also part of the team.
The North Tarrant Express megaproject is divided into one phase and six segments - seven bits, simpler people than TxDOT would say.
Phase One concessioned today is the central and largest bit, and the others stretch out from it east along TX183 past the southern boundary of DFW airport, south down I-820 where it loops south and north and south along I-35W.
In Phase One every square yard of pavement and every structure will be replaced but in a ballet choreographed to maintain traffic through the worksite at all times. The improvements will maintain the existing number of tax-supported lanes 2x3 on TX183 and 2x2 lanes on I-820.
2x2 toll lanesĀ (called managed lanes in Texas) will be added throughout, in I-820 at-grade in the middle of the highway and on TX183 as elevated lanes where space is tighter. There are also Texas style continuous frontage roads the whole length of the project. Frontage roads act as transitions on and off the expressway standard lanes and have U-turns and signals at intersections.
The concessionaire will operate a dynamic pricing scheme on the toll lanes aimed at allowing a minimum 50mph (80km/hr) speed regardless of traffic density.
The project will convert 6 lanes into 10 lane expressway and 4 lane into 8 expressway lanes.Ā Counting frontage roads they will be 14 and 12 lanes.
Environmental permitting on the TX183 is proceeding, with the aim of clearing the project for detailed design starting in the summer.
Construction work is due to begin early 2010 and to be complete on Phase One by 2015.
The project is expected to make major improvements in mobility and in air quality by reducing stop-&-go traffic.
Texas Transportation Commissioner Bill Meadows is quoted: "Today's announcement is an important signal that local leaders, the private sector and TxDOT can find opportunities to work together to meet our state's transportation challenges."
Jose Lopez president of Cintra US based in Austin is quoted: "The North Tarrant Express will provide critical traffic relief for the fourth most congested metropolitan area in the country. These enhancements will contribute to the safety and reliability of this highway system, and also help eliminate a carbon footprint created by stagnant traffic. We are honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the visionary business and civic leaders in the Metroplex to create world-class innovative traffic congestion relief for Texas motorists in this vital part of the state."
Richard Tettamant, administrator of the Dallas cops and firemens fund is quoted: "This is a proud moment for the active members, retirees, surviving spouses and dependents of the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System.Ā We believe that the DPFPS is the first U.S. pension fund in the country to invest in the building and maintenance of a major toll road infrastructure project like the North Tarrant Express. It's an excellent investment for our 8,500 members and their families and a vital investment in our community.Ā As available public resources for highway projects have dwindled, it's private investment by our own citizens like the DPFPS that will build the roads and highways in our communities."
TOLLROADSnews 2009-01-29


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Jason Voorhees
Jason Voorhees was a young boy whose disfigurement inspired cruelty from the promiscuous camp counselors of Crystal Lake, where Jason's mother was an employee. One day, their pranks went too far and Jason was drowned. Years later, the counselors of Crystal Lake are picked off one by one by this vicious killer.


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Ok, someone had to say it
Seriously though, I bicycle commute every day, regardless of the weather/temperature. I am frequently accused of being insane, and deep down I probably am to some extent.
When walking back to the office from a conference room today our group spotted a cyclist. A few pointed out how he looked just like me, only thinner. Well, he was a lot thinner, but the thought that went through my mind was something akin to, "I don't look like that dork!"
But, I really do look a lot like that dork, only he is thinner than me.


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Things to see and do - Le Locle
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1 Clockwork Museum
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Housed in the 18C Monts Castle, this museum contains collections showing the precision work of clockmakers. On the ground floor, in a period apartment, you can see some fine pendulums and an exhibition showing the development of the watch, from its o..
2 Le Locle's Fine Arts Museum
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R. Marie-Anne-Calame 6 CH - 2400 Le Locle
The Fine Arts Museum contains collections of Swiss painters and sculptors from the 19 and 20C (Girardet, Koller, Kaiser, Mathey). It also has an interesting cabinet of engravings with work by Swiss and foreign artists including the Portrait de Claude..
3 Col-des-Roches Underground Mills
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CH - 2400 Le Locle
Installed in the 16C to make use of the force of water from the Locle Valley, the mills were used intensively until the 19C. Transformed into abattoirs then closed, they were then restored. A glorious part of their history has thus been reconstructed..


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The Early Career Stipends for Research and Creative Expression Program enhances scholarly and/or creative productivity by providing junior faculty members with financial support and unencumbered time to pursue their creative agendas at the university.
The Early Career Stipends for Research and Creative Expression Program is a supplemental funding option of CSCE's Catalyst Grant for Research and Creativity. Please refer to the Catalyst Grant for preparation guidelines.
Recipients are expected to disseminate their results outside the GVSU community via seminars, lectures, performances, and the like. They are also strongly urged to use the award as a means of obtaining external support for their efforts, if possible.
To view or print the PDF version of this information: CLICK HERE
Proposals are accepted from faculty members who are in the first two years of their tenure-track appointment. Only one proposal per review cycle may be submitted.
Projects supported by these stipends will be more intensively pursued than is possible during the academic year. Therefore, the stipend period is paid only during the part of the year during which a faculty member is not on regular appointment. For most professors, this is the Spring/Summer Term. For a few whose appointments include Spring/Summer plus one other semester, the period of eligibility is the remaining semester.
The expectation is that faculty will devote significant time to their research/creative activities during the Research Stipend award period. Faculty may teach no more than one course during the term when the stipend is received. Every effort should be made to relieve faculty of such departmental duties as advising, recruitment, and program supervision during the session in which the award is received. A limited amount of activity is possible but not recommended.
Faculty members who receive a faculty research stipend award must return to their normal duties at GVSU during the academic year following the award. Full time and part time administrators are not eligible for research stipends.
All application materials must be received at the close of business (5:00 pm) on either March 1st or October 1st. If the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are due on the first work day following the 1st.
Apply online through "My Apps" www.gvsu.edu/csce/grants (using the Catalyst Fund).
Projects recognized by stipends are expected to be of high quality, as judged by the Research & Development Committee.
Proposals are reviewed by a committee composed of faculty from several disciplines, and therefore MUST be written to be understood by members of these multi-disciplinary review committees, i.e., an educated lay audience, rather than by narrow specialists in your field.
Criteria used in evaluating proposals include: project justification, significance of project, appropriateness of project design and methods, qualifications of the applicant for implementing the project, probability of achieving project objectives, and appropriateness of the schedule for project activities, if applicable.
The format for an Early Career Stipend for Research and Creative Expression proposal is almost the same as for the Catalyst Grant proposal but with one notable exception. If you plan to apply for the stipend funding, you must select the appropriate box on the application form, indicate which semester the stipend is requested for and provide justification on the provided page. The justification should address why the stipend is necessary for the successful completion of the proposed project. In addition, the applicant should briefly discuss the expected demonstrable outcome of the project, such as a book, manuscript, creative performance, conference presentation, external grant proposal, etc.
A Letter of Support should be written by your department chair. The letter should be given to the PI for upload. It is the responsibility of the PI that this letter be received by the CSCE before the due date of the proposal. A "Letter of Support Template" is available above. The CSCE review panel is particularly interested in your department chair's comments regarding:
Recommendations should also address the originality of the project and the quality and concept of the plan.
Please provide the review committee with an updated CV which can be uploaded along with your proposal and letter of support.


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Graduate Assistantship Position
Posting No: GS15-4053
Hiring Unit: STEM Research Center
Category: Research
Job Description: The graduate student(s) will be working in the IRIS center to assist with the Digital East St. Louis Project, which involves middle school students and teachers in East St. Louis to create an interactive, content-rich digital map about the East St. Louis region to inspire student interest in STEM fields at an early age. He/she will be primarily responsible for assisting participants with IT tools. Other responsibilities will include assisting with reports, completing research, creating statistical data, and other technology related work.
Qualifications Required: Admissions into a graduate program at SIUE. Knowledge of and sensitivity toward problems of minority and disadvantaged student desired. Experience with web development and database design is a plus. Successful applicants should be both conversant in programming for the web and able to communicate those skills clearly to others. Students will work in the following programs, skills, and languages, HTML, CSS, PHP, Photoshop, sound editing, image editing, video editing, DublinCore.
Period of Appointment: Fall 2014 through Summer 2015
Salary: 1st year $896/month
Number of Openings: 2
Closing Date For Applications: until position is filled
Submit: Official transcript and resume
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Campus Box 1431
Edwardsville, IL 62026


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The Saturday's Frankie Sandford steps out in a pair of our Standard Super Skinny denims.
Pair these with our Batwing Raglan Crew or a Sequin Slouch Top and you've got yourself a Superdry style that's good for any day of the week!
The Saturday's Frankie Sandford steps out in a pair of our Standard Super Skinny denims.
Pair these with our Batwing Raglan Crew or a Sequin Slouch Top and you've got yourself a Superdry style that's good for any day of the week!
Our favourite, Mollie King from top UK girl group The Saturdays, recently dropped by our London Westfield store for a spot of shopping!
The gorgeous singer met up with our Superdry stylist for a chinwag and retail therapy, whilst not forgetting to pick up a few pieces for her model boyfriend, David Gandy.
Stocking up for the cooler weather, layers, comfy joggers and knits were wise choices from Mollie! Thanks for visiting!
This weeks selection of Superdry Celebrity press takes a look at Star magazine featuring the lovely Mollie King from Girl band the Saturdays, out and about in our Superdry Angelina Jacket. April's Heat Magazine featured Bradley Cooper who has been spotted on various occasions wearing our Superdry Jackets, whilst Teen Now interviewed boy band One Direction, with member Liam Payne wearing a Superdry Lumberjack Twill shirt.
Girlband, The Saturdays are already massive fans of Superdry, so we were tremendously excited when one of the members of the successful British girl band, Mollie King came for another visit! Mollie popped into our new Superdry store at the Westfield Centre in London to stock up on more of our latest collections. Mollie clearly loves our clothes as she was spotted wearing our Superdry Safari Wax Mac teamed with the Superdry Suede Rustler boots during her visit. You will agree she looks amazing and certainly makes wrapping up for winter look effortless!
We love British girlband, The Saturdays and it seems like they feel the same about us! Band member, Frankie Sandford popped into our flagship Superdry store on Tuesday to stock up on some great new clothes. She was seen trying on the knitted Sorbonne cardigan which looked great with its bold, chunky patterns. With the temperatures dipping, our knits are not only a fashionable choice but a sensible one too, so lets get layering!
As fans of Superdry, girlband, The Saturdays have chosen some of our AW10 range to help transition them from summer to autumn. Band member, Mollie King has been spotted enjoying an evening at London's Mayfair hotel, wearing one of our jackets. She kept it cool and casual by wearing it over a graphic print tee and jeans.