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There is still no approved 'pill' for gambling disorders – although up to 1% of the population (in the US and Canada) are thought to be problem gamblers.
But a new rat study has hinted that cannabis might fit the bill, according to High Times.
Rats treated with a synthetic cannabinoid (easier to obtain for research purposes) were less inclined to make 'risky' decisions – hinting that stimulating cannabinoid researchers could help gamblers.
Writing in the journal Behavioural Pharmacology, the researchers say, 'Similar to healthy human volunteers, most rats adopt the optimal strategies (optimal group).
'However, a subset of animals show preference for the disadvantageous options (suboptimal group), mimicking the choice pattern of patients with GD.
'Administration of the cannabinoid agonist CB1/CB2 WIN 55,212-2 improved choice strategy and increased choice latency in the suboptimal group.
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Airstrip Attack!
Car Craft kicked off 2016 with a bang, spending New Year's Day at one of the birthplaces of drag racing, the Kingdon Airport in Lodi, California. Kingdon was a hot spot for drag racing in California in the 1950s, and now more than 60 years later, the racing action is still alive and well in central California. While Kingdon hosts its own nostalgia drags, the popularity of no-prep racing meant there was room for another event this year: a grudge-race/street-car shootout.
With almost 100 cars in attendance, everything and anything could be seen at Kingdon. There were turbocharged LS motors (of course), but there were also big-inch nitrous motors, blown Fords, and a number of newer cars thrown into the mix. We even spotted a 12-second diesel truck and an 11-second Evo, which both had a distinct advantage, thanks to their all-wheel-drive configuration.
The best part of the Kingdon drags, though, was the actual airstrip. Nearly four lanes wide with no guardrails, it was the perfect place for a no-prep race, as getting a little sideways meant shifting a little in your own lane, and a lot sideways meant a trip off the strip and into the grass. While there was a spinout and a couple cars off into the gravel, there wasn't any damage, proving that no guardrail can really be an advantage. Spectators were kept at or behind the starting line, but nobody seemed to mind, as the VHT burnouts, dry hops, and sideways launches were the biggest part of the action anyway.
The laidback attitude also gave us plenty of time to talk strategy with the racers. Most had plans to bring in power gradually via either boost control or multiple stages of nitrous, and virtually everybody was foot-braking instead of leaving off a transbrake. Some racers had lowered tire pressures substantially, others had added weight to the trunk to try to get a better initial gravity-assisted launch. Most also included track times in the description of their plan to get down the strip—"Not that track times matter here," one racer noted.
Unlike other forms of no-prep racing that can eventually yield some pretty good traction once enough cars have been down the track, Kingdon's bumpy surface yielded a surprisingly consistent traction-limited surface throughout the day, making the pairings a true driver's game. At the end of the day, event coordinator George Anderson even hosted a street-car shootout that had very simple rules like mufflers and current registration tags. The event brought out plenty of 7- to 9-second street cars, which then battled it out for the overall win.
While there's been a huge surge in the popularity of no-prep races across the country, we can honestly say the airstrip drags were some of the most fun we've had in a while. The surprise wins, the fast and loose cars, and the relative safety of the venue combined into an unforgettable experience. With another race planned in May 2016, it's clear that a small airstrip in central California that helped create drag racing may have hit its stride once again.

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This Brian Litchenberg dress seemed to be very popular among the celebrities when it came out. Not only was it worn by Karissa at her 21st birthday party in Las Vegas, but Lindsey Lohan, Kim Kardashian, and Ciara also wore the hooded frock.
Each of the ladies decided to pair the dress with black heels. While Lindsey and Karissa decided to wear their hoods up, Kim and Ciara opted to leave it down.
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Izvrstan novi teoretičar - geopolitika, antropocen, ratovi, nevidljivo nasilje...
The Horror of Security
Contemporary geopolitics as curated by the United States is in a permanent beta phase. Neuro-torture, algorithmic warfare, drones strikes, cybernetic nation-building are not means or ends but tests. Can a polis be engineered? Can the human operating system be reformatted? Can violence be modulated until legally invisible while all the more lethal? Each incursion, each new actor or actant, new terrains from brains to transatlantic cables, all find themselves part of a grand experiment. Over the course of this seminar we will explore how classically Realist concepts of order and national interest have been subtly displaced by subterranean violence entrepreneurs that populate the transversal battlefield of security politics. Doomsayers like Paul Virilio, Lewis Mumford, and Martin Heidegger who foretold a kind of terminal and self-annihilating velocity of security's technological saturation are today being shown to have been optimists. Security doesn't know totality or finality: it bleeds, mutates, and reforms. Furthermore the peril of biopolitics seems now almost romantic. The care and concern for life's productivity is increasingly subsumed by plasticity—forming and reforming without regard to the telos of productivity, division, or normative order. There are of course orders in our geoplastic age but they are almost unrecognizable as such when so many are directly invested in the intensifying failure of publically-stated strategic ends. In an attempt to confront the particular differences that mark our historical moment we will explore thinkers and practices that organize violence and pain beyond the limits of identity and mortality. We are witnessing creative and horrifying experiments in the affirmative production of dying that also deprive those targeted, in some cases whole population, from the relief of death. The horror of security politics is not tragic. Tragedy redeems. The horror of contemporary security politics is precisely that there is no relief, no reason, no victory, no defeats, no exit. Throughout this seminar, therefore, we will explore the problem of life and identity in the age of sustainable warfare.
Dangerous Algorithms: The Weaponization of Drones, bots, and Informatics
Thinking Like a Bomb: An Ecology of Global Warfare
Horizontalizing Quantum Thinking: World War I and the Aleatoric Cosmologies of Whitehead, Duchamp, Keynes, Goldman, JFC Fuller, and Plank.
The talk begins at 28:16 http://projectqsydney.com/portfolio/q2-war-memorial-transformational-and-gendered-panel/
A condensed article version of a book chapter by the same name. Part of a special issue on William E. Connolly's new book the Fragility of Things.
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OSU-TULSA Campus - Under the white tent
700 North Greenwood Ave
Tulsa workshops are in Room 150, North Hall next to the campus fountain
Tuesday, June 5
12:00 pm Workshop: Charles Everett Pace - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness in the Creative Economy - Gordon Parks rose from being an alienated farm economy worker to becoming a successful creative economy worker. Applying examples from his life as composer, author, painter, photographer and filmmaker, participants will explore the meaning of success and happiness in the emergent creative economy.
5:30 pm Workshop: Ilene Evans - My Harlem: the Harlem Renaissance through the eyes of its poets - This workshop will bring to life the words of the great poets of the Harlem Renaissance. Shared images from Jacob Lawrence will frame the backdrop of the great migration and the making of Harlem, the iconic home place for Black culture and art.
6:30 pm: Sisters in Song
7:25 pm: Meet your Chautauqua scholars
7:30 pm: Jack Warner portrayed by Doug A. Mishler
Wednesday, June 6
12:00 pm Workshop: Doug A. Mishler - Jack L. Warner's Golden Age Style - In this workshop, participants will explore the Social Realism that was at the heart of Jack Warner's films. From its beginnings with the gangster film Little Ceaser in 1930 to Cool Hand Luke in 1967, these social realism films were some of the greatest ever made. As a result, they transformed the nature and focus of film making.
5:30 pm Workshop: Dr. John Anderson - Highbrow Meets Lowbrow: Hollywood's Faulkner Films - In this workshop, participants will survey Hollywood films adapted from Faulkner's work that emphasized the sensational elements of lowbrow pulp genres and melodrama. The films include The Story of Temple Drake, The Tarnished Angels (adapted from Pylon), The Sound and the Fury, The Long Hot Summer, Sanctuary, and Tomorrow.
6:30 pm: Jimmy Markham
7:30 pm: Ethel Waters portrayed by Ilene Evans
Thursday, June 7
12:00 pm Workshop: Dr. John Anderson - Faulkner, Film, and Race: Intruder in the Dust - Faulkner's 1948 novel about Lucas Beauchamp, a black man accused of murdering a white man, and Chick Mallison, the white youth who helped exonerate him, was filmed the next year in Faulkner's Mississippi hometown. In this workshop, participants will explore the cultural context of race relations in which the novel and film were received.
5:30 pm Workshop: Charles Everett Pace - African Americans in the American Film Industry - Drawing upon the ideas of black film historian and critic, Donald Boogle in his book Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies and Bucks, participants will explore the history, image, and representation of Blacks in America.
6:30 pm: Bob Parker
7:30 pm: Bob Hope portrayed by William Worley
Friday, June 8
12:00 pm Workshop: William Worley - On the Road with Bob & Bing - Very possibly Hollywood's most famous duo, Bob Hope & Bing Crosby teamed up for seven "Road" pictures between 1940 & 1962. Accompanied by the intrepid Dorothy Lamour, they visited Singapore, Zanzibar, Morocco, Rio, Bali, Hong Kong & even Utopia [wherever that is!] while seldom leaving their Hollywood sound stage. The banter, sarcasm, and witty put-downs all came "spontaneously" from their store of gags as cooked up by their competing teams of personal writers. Get the inside scoop of what Bob & Bing really thought about each other, "Dottie," & their raucous times on the "Road to ... Somewhere."
5:30 pm Workshop: Ilene Evans - Early Black Radio: A Groundswell of Democracy - After learning a bit about the history of minorities in the Golden Age of Radio, participants will listen to excerpts of original broadcasts. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to be part of an original radio script: Superman Fights the KKK.
6:30 pm: Duo Sonics
7:30 pm: William Faulkner portrayed by Dr. John Anderson
Saturday, June 9
12:00 pm Workshop: William Worley - "This Bob 'Tinker Army Air Base' Hope!"-The Fabulous 50 years of Bob Hope USO Shows - While numerous Hollywood entertainers traveled thousands of miles during World War II, entertaining the troops, only Bob Hope continued the practice during peacetime occupation of Japan, wartime settings like Korea, Vietnam, and even Kuwait, all the while accompanied by singers, fellow jesters & beautiful girls [always beautiful girls!]. The stories of these visits, the recording of numerous radio shows and the filming of countless television shows, all featuring close-ups of the men & women in fighting gear, became the stuff legends are made of. In this session, participants will see how it all worked & how much of it was fueled by Bob's need to entertain "the boys."
5:30 pm Workshop: Doug A. Mishler - The Stars and Wars of Jack L. Warner - Come share the private stories of Jack and his usually contentious and always fascinating interactions with his amazing collection of stars from "the genius writer" Daryl F. Zanuck to "that runt actor" James Cagney, to "that bastard director" John Huston.
6:30 pm: Duo Sonics
7:30 pm: Gordon Parks portrayed by Charles Everett Pace


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Fabrics: Waxed Cotton
We have been using wax cotton on our varsity jackets for a reasonable amount of time. It is a great material to cut, less fun to sew (incredibly greasy hands) but gives a great and, may we say, distinctly British feel to our jackets.
The matt finish of the fabric juxtaposed with the melton wool, in particular, we really like. First made in Scotland, the fabric was used in the shipping industry for years to waterproof sails. It made its way into clothing in the 1850′s and as a truly British fabric, has been used to make clothing ever since.
At House of Billiam, we have both light and heavy waxed cottons but our favourite is probably this colour. The tan looks really nice when worn in and it works with so many colours. And when the wax wears off, you can DIY re-wax it yourself. Check out the man, the moustache, Rick, who can teach you, in perhaps the most boring instructional video we have seen in a while, how to do it
However, we want to inspire you, not bore you to tears so why not start designing your perfect jacket with wax cotton! We all know that this nice weather won't last long...


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Time: 06:30-12:00
Weather: F2-3 N, dry & bright, turning F2 N-NE sunny & hazy later.
Sooty Shearwater: 2
Manx Shearwater: 61
Storm Petrel: 1
Great Skua (Bonxie): 7
Arctic Skua: 3 (incl. 1 juvenile)
Little Gull: 1 1st cal-year
Sandwich Tern: 10
Arctic Tern: 6
Common Scoter: 2
Peregrine: 1 juvenile
Common Dolphin: 2+
Manxie passage seems to be almost grinding to a halt! The Kittiwakes were getting a hard time with the Arctic Skuas kleptoparasitising them as well as the juvenile Peregrine which was doing it's best to try & catch one.
UK birder Graham Speight was kind enough to provide some additional sightings from his stay at The Bridges over the past few days so I've updated each blog entry since Thursday with his totals. While I'm at it, I must give a shout out to all the observers both from Ireland & the UK, who kept up the recording effort & submitted totals to the log each evening over the past week, so a big thank you to the following: Joe Adamson, John Archer, Richard Bonser, Dan Brown, Alan Clewes, Geoff Clewes, Andy Clifton, Malcolm Goodman, John Gregory, Chris Heard, Mikey Hoit, Keith Langdon, Tom Lowe, Eanna O'Flynn, Dan Pointon, Ashley Powell, Mark Powell & Neal Warnock. Apologies to anyone I may have omitted!


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Christmas Eve 24th – Christmas Day 25th December
Christmas Traditions Is your Ultimate Guide to all things festive. Also known Yule, Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. We celebrate Christmas on the 25 of December.
Christmas History
Read the wonderful history about Christmas and learn why it's a big worldwide event.
Buying for Christmas
Buying for Christmas is a guide with tips and tricks when coming to buy christmas items for this year.
Who is Father Christmas
A guide to Who is Father Christmas and the history behind the magical man.
Supermarket Christmas
Find major Supermarket christmas stores selling christmas decorations and food.
Find the ultimate-complete guide to christmas. from decorations to your christmas tree, Find the history and ideas for christmas lights anything to everything around this festive holiday.
Christmas Ideas
Festive Decorations
Best festive tips and tricks on how to make your merry home look magical.
Festive Beverage and Food
Jolly drinks of cheeky alcoholic and non-alcoholic kind, and grub fit for the king.
Christmas TV, Movies & Ads
From the very best Festive adverts to the top movie trailer of the year.
Christmas Events
Great uplifting festive places to go at that special magical time of year, Browse our Christmas market directory.
Christmas Crafts
Crafts hacks and tips, get creative this jolly time of the year.
Merry Games
Mobile games, Funny party games, Desktop games, traditional board games. All with a magical twist.
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Bring festive cheer, to whom and all. With these diy posts and bring glad tidings to all.
Supermarket & Warehouse Christmas Highlights
Want to know what is on offers at your local stores? Look no further we have them all listed for you to browse at the comfort of you chair.
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Planning on eating out this magical period? We have that magically covered, View the latest restaurants offers for Christmas.
Merry Songs
Bring festive music home, Listen to these traditional tunes that have gone through the years.
This festive season is both a religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial Tradition. As a society today we celebrate Christmas mainly for other reasons such as spending time with family and enjoying a time of happiness and gift giving.
Christmas Decorations
Explore options to Christmas Decorations read the history and traditions and best ideas.
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Our guide to the Traditional Christmas Food story behind them and recipe.
Customs and Traditions
Explore Christmas Customs and Traditions a guide to what we do leading up to christmas and on the big day.
Father Christmas
Father Christmas is at Seasonal Traditions Christmas, Send a letter to santa and he will reply back to you..
Todays society still use a lot of tradition at Christmas, in the Christian religion it was originally to celebrate the birth of Jesus christ, But as we grow more wiser, and move away from religion we see christmas as a more family oriented holiday.
For years there has been many festive traditional activities making mince pies, creating christmas cakes, decorating the christmas tree and gift giving. There are some amazing stories to be told about each thing we do for christmas.
Local Christmas Events And Markets
Find the best list of Christmas Events And festive Markets in your local town. filter between Free or paid their are loads listed markets and christmas light switch ons from local councils and event organisers across the United Kingdom.


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Instead of fresh or canned tomatoes, I used some of the "purée" that I froze up from our summer crop. And I used lardons, which is easily available in France and always in the freezer, for the bacon bits. The lardons yielded only about a teaspoon of fat (European pigs seem to be much leaner than US ones), so I added another bit of olive oil before sautéing a pile of chopped onions. When the onions were soft, I added the rice, already rinsed, and stirred till it was well-coated with the oil. Then I added chicken stock (also from the freezer), along with Worcestershire sauce (the real one, carefully measured), ground mace, cayenne, and salt. (I added somewhat less salt than asked, and we found it it fine at the table. This is a bit surprising since I don't salt my chicken stock when I make it. So the recipe might be a bit salty.) This mixture is brought to a boil, then covered and baked at 350F for 30 minutes. Then the shrimp and bacon bits are stirred, covered, and baked another ten minutes. Out of the oven, the pot sits another ten minutes. Serve, sprinkled with chopped parsley, and enjoy!
The recipe says it should serve 4-6. I made a half recipe and we have at least one more full serving leftover, or maybe two smaller servings for lunch.
Stop by Cookbook Countdown to see what other folks are making from their November cookbook. Why don't you choose a cookbook from your shelf and join in?


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Let's have an adventure
Head in the clouds but my gravity's centered"
For you here and now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater"
Finally on spring break and I have been enjoying ever minuet of it! Yesterday Bryan and I went hiking in Palos Verdes. This is one of my favorite hiking spots. One of the main reasons is because it is so close to my house. It use to be covered in beautiful flowers, but they burned it all down for a study the university is doing. They are starting to grow back, but they are not as lush as they once were. The view is beautiful and the trails are rather easy. If you are new to hiking I would definitely recommend this spot.
Here is the yelp link if you want the directions.
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The pass allows you to travel in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region including popular tourist destinations such as Mount Fuji, Hakone, Izu, and Karuizawa.
The pass went on sale from December 1st 2011 and can be used from January 2012.
The Japan Rail Kanto Area Pass costs 8000 yen for Adults and 4000 yen for Children (6-12 years).
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Single Block 8 Storey Residential Apt
TREASURES @ G20 is a Freehold apartment located at 35 Lorong 20 Geylang in District 14 (Central east - Paya Lebar / Geylang / Eunos) - Rest of Central Region in Singapore, TREASURES @ G20 comprises of 38 units the highest block in TREASURES @ G20 has 8 floors. It has a land size of approximately 6200 sqft.
The nearest MRT/LRT station for TREASURES @ G20 is EW9 Aljunied which is about 0.57 km away. There are 17 bus stops near TREASURES @ G20. There are 1 taxi stands near TREASURES @ G20.
There are 2 supermarkets near TREASURES @ G20, the nearest is at blk 301 geylang lorong 15 #01-02 bch building , singapore 389344 by Sheng Siong, around 0.35 km away.
There are 5 private institutes near TREASURES @ G20.
TREASURES @ G20 is within the URA growth area ofPaya Lebar Central. There are 1 nearby government land sales nearby.
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LUBBOCK,TX(KCBD)- A few showers can be expected early today, with patchy fog/mist, and breezy. By this afternoon thunderstorms will be scattered through the west, with isolated storms in the east, skies will remain cloudy and temperatures cool. As the sun sets tonight there will be a chance for isolated thundershowers, along with patchy fog/mist.
Thursday has scattered thunderstorms, cloudy skies, and cool temperatures forecasted. The chance for scattered thunderstorms and cool temperatures will continue into Friday.
The stronger storms in the area could produce locally heavy downpours, small hail and winds.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Film Review: BURNT OFFERINGS (1976, Dan Curtis)
Running Time: 116 minutes.
Notable Cast or Crew: Oliver Reed, Karen Black, Bette Davis, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart (HEARTBREAK RIDGE, THE BAD SEED), Dub Taylor (BONNIE AND CLYDE, THE WILD BUNCH), Anthony James (VANISHING POINT, UNFORGIVEN), Lee Montgomery (GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR). Based on the novel by Robert Marasco (author of the Tony-award winning CHILD'S PLAY- no relation to Chucky).
Tag-line: "The perfect summer rental for the last vacation you'll ever take."
Best one-liner: "I hate this place! I want to get of here. I HATE IT!"
Sort of a proto-SHINING (it's a 1976 film based on a 1973 novel, and King's novel wasn't published until 1977), BURNT OFFERINGS is a fairly enjoyable specimen of both the 'gothic haunted house' and 'descent into insanity' subgenres. A family (patriarch Oliver Reed, matriarch Karen Black, kiddie Lee Montgomery, and wacky aunt Bette Davis) is tasked with caring for a mansion while its owners (a crazed Burgess Meredith and Eileen Heckart) are away, but they encounter an evil, Victorian presence which draws them closer and closer to the brink of madness. Directed by the legendary purveyor of horror television, Dan Curtis (DARK SHADOWS, THE NIGHT STALKER, TRILOGY OF TERROR), it's atmospheric, dark, and labyrinthine, but it never quite congeals into an effective film.
BURNT OFFERINGS is dreamlike. When one says that a film's atmosphere is "dreamlike," it's often the highest of compliments– after all, one of filmdom's greatest ambitions is to transmit one's ethereal fantasies and nightmares onto the tangible substance that is celluloid. So allow me to elaborate: "the movie was so dreamlike I nearly fell asleep."
Occasionally filmmakers, in the service of making a sequence hazier or more phantasmagorical, will use a soft focus, an overexposure, some vaseline on the lens, or some combination therein. BURNT OFFERINGS uses this on every single shot.
I don't know if it's the fault of the DVD transfer or part of Dan Curtis' original vision, but needless to say, it's a bit much. So I'm gonna go ahead and say it: the movie drags, it's often nonsensical, and in general it feels as if you're peering at the narrative through a pair of non-prescription reading glasses purchased from the Drug Mart clearance rack for $1.59. But all is not lost, by any means. There's still a lot of reasons to like BURNT OFFERINGS. Here are nine of them:
#1. Filmed at the historic Dunsmuir House in Oakland, California (where they also shot PHANTASM!), the location is spectacular enough to carry even a generic haunted house tale.
#2. Remember when we were hanging out that one time and I was like "Man, I wish there was a movie out there where Bette Davis got her sweet ass slapped" and you were like "Yeah, it's too bad she passed away, now it'll never happen" and then we both kinda looked off into the distance, feeling at once deviant and forlorn?
Well, for your benefit and mine, Ollie Reed took the plunge with kind of a grab/pat which is rendered all the more disturbing since he's doing it to his (in-film) aunt. Mr. Reed must have been big on the impromptu ass grab, 'cause he does it to Karen Black, too:
God bless ya, Ollie Reed.
#3. Speaking of whom, if there's four states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, & plasma), there are two states of Oliver Reed (drunk, and in need of a drink). I could bore you all with the equations and formulae, but I shan't. Just take my word for it. We get both kinds in BURNT OFFERINGS.
Exhibit A: Oliver Reed drunk.
Exhibit B: Oliver Reed in need of a drink.
Note the frustration and inner tumult.
#4. Continuing in this vein, we bear witness to the rare phenomenon of an Ollie Reed summertime belly flop.
Either, A. the man does not know how to dive in a pool, B., it was a specific character choice, or C., he was drunk. I'll allow you to answer that one for yourself.
#5. The creepy chauffeur. Glimpsed only in flashback, and played by Anthony James (of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, UNFORGIVEN, GUNSMOKE, HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER, etc.),
he's probably the creepiest element of the film. His death's head grin is quite unnerving, and his tall, skeletal form is remembered from a funeral scene in Oliver Reed's character's childhood. The presence of the Dunsmuir House and an eerie, gangly, villainous presence (at a funeral, no less...like the Tall Man?) makes one believe that this must have been an influence on PHANTASM (though I see PHANTASM as the far superior film).
#6. Bette Davis. She's better than this movie, and she knows it. She mutters remarks like "Old people- they do crazy things sometimes!" She berates other family members, and does it while holding a ludicrously long cigarette holder.
But she believes in a paycheck, even if it involves having her ass slapped by Oliver Reed. Horror fans take note: her righteous devotion to paychecks brought us such classics as RETURN FROM WITCH MOUNTAIN, THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS, and WICKED STEPMOTHER. We must not forget this.
Pass the sloppy lipstick.
#7. Ornery Peckinpah fave Dub Taylor.
He's not in the film for long, but, as always, he possesses that same old crotchety, grizzled energy that made him such a favorite in the Western genre.
#8. Burgess Meredith.
Whether it's a TWILIGHT ZONE episode, a ROCKY movie, or a scene from THE MANITOU, whenever Burgess Meredith is on screen, I am beaming like a proud parent. The man puts a smile on my face, what can I say. Confined to a wheelchair and basically only appearing in the film's opening sequence, Meredith nonetheless showers us with his completely insane, endlessly talkative, freakishly madcap joie de vivre.
#9. Karen Black.
Now, based on my SHINING comparison, one might assume that only Oliver Reed undergoes the caretaker-style descent into madness, but Karen Black really gets in on the action, too. Her brilliantly erratic, unpredictable talents that are on view in such dramas as FIVE EASY PIECES, BORN TO WIN, and THE GREAT GATSBY find an excellent outlet in the context of a horror film. She and Oliver Reed make for an amazingly volatile screen pairing–
it's a pity that the narrative itself does not manage to harness any of the pizazz which they're bringing to the table.
In the end, BURNT OFFERINGS brings together a phalanx of extraordinary actors to the perfect haunted locale, but fails to make anything truly interesting happen there. It certainly holds the attention, but for pure insanity's sake, I have to recommend instead THE SENTINEL, PHANTASM, HOUSE, or HAUSU; and for enthusiasts of 'melancholy horror,' I prefer THE CHANGELING, CASTLE FREAK, or ANGEL HEART.
Still, three stars. Pass the Coors.
-Sean Gill
5 comments:
- J.D. said...
I would agree with your assessment. Good but not great even with Reed's belly flop and Karen Black giving it her all. THE SENTINEL is a good one. So many fantastic actors are piled up in one film! Crazy.
- November 22, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Sean Gill said...
I've always thought that THE SENTINEL was way better than most give it credit for- kinda like a low-rent ROSEMARY'S BABY meets THE EXORCIST, but definitely a little classier/freakier than one would assume, especially given that it was directed by Michael Winner. And with all those stars, how was Bronson not snuck in there somewhere?
- November 22, 2010 at 8:32 PM
- J.D. said...
He was probably too busy doing cologne ads at the time. Either that, or too busy killing punks in NYC. ; )
- November 23, 2010 at 9:46 AM
There's a clip on you tube showing a younger, apparently shit faced Oliver Reed diving perfectly into a smaller pool than the movie's. So I think the belly flop was an acting choice. I read in his biography that Bette Davis hated him and never spoke to him, so that's more than a valid reason for slapping her butt, although he does that in a lot of movies.
- March 7, 2014 at 7:37 PM
- Sean Gill said...
Good to know! Ole' Ollie never seems to disappoint. Thanks for stoppin' by!
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Monument Minders — Episode Six
Author: Cecilia Dominic
Title: Chapter Six – Potato Pancake Universe
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: PG
Frequency: Weekly (mostly)
Description: And you thought you knew how the Universe worked…
Thom brought them to the Fried Green Tomato, a Southern food café.
"Nice place," said Thurston. "Do they have potato pancakes?"
Thom waved to the heavyset guy behind the counter, who held up his fingers in a double "Peace" sign. "I don't know, but I can ask."
Instead of turning right into the main dining room, Thom took them through a door at the back of the cafeteria-style service and ordering room and into a small conference-style room. Pictures of celebrities who had eaten at the restaurant lined the walls. Thurston nodded to Debtra, who took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She spread her arms, palms facing outward, and turned in a slow circle.
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My goal for this retreat was to sew the Whatnots quilt for the next club meeting. The churn dashes are 3" finished.I really enjoyed making this one.
In addition to finishing that top, I was able to complete the extra pattern using the 1" strip leftovers. Both quilts were fun projects to sew!
My pillowcases were turned in for the challenge. My lot included four sports, four Halloween and two Christmas themes. These will go to children fighting cancer at Mott's Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor.
This month the first block was due for the Half-Square Triangle Sampler. Blocks are due at the retreat each month. I had a pile of Mary Engelbreight fabrics that I am using. The blocks are all half square triangle units and the quilt uses 8 fat quarters plus background to make them.


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Zodiac guitar pick pendant in sterling silver with personalized horoscope sign
Combining the silver glow of polished sterling with a handmade zodiac cut out, this guitar pick pendant rock outs with your choice of personalized horoscope signs. The guitar pick was cut from 18 gauge sterling silver and features hand filed edges with polished surfaces for a perfect glide over metal guitar strings. The zodiac cut outs are produced by punching or drilling a small pilot hole, feeding a blade through the pilot hole, and sawing out the intricate details in the zodiac sign. As an example, this guitar pick has a cancer cut out with a satin finish. To personalize your own guitar pick, simply enter your requests in the check out notes.
Measuring 1.3 inches by 1.2 inches wide, this sterling silver pick is my own unique design that is similar in geometry and dimensions to a standard large plastic pick. In addition to a zodiac cut out, you may personalize your pendant with additional stamp work, text, initials, names or birthdays. The guitar pick comes with a silver colored stainless steel ball chain, however if you would prefer a different look, I also have a copper ball chain or black Greek leather cord with adjustable slip knots. To select a different chain, simple enter your preference in the check out notes. Polished with a series of silicon buffing wheels, my burnish finish is perfectly smooth while revealing a satin silver radiance.
This guitar pick can also be ordered with personalized stamping, custom cut outs, and engravings by entering your requests in the check out notes. Custom orders and requests are always welcome. Please don't hesitate to contact us or call any time with questions. Thanks.. Nici


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If you are a millennial the world is truly your oyster. There's always work to be found if you are a talented individual and if you want to experience something different, you can explore the world as you move up in your career. Below is a list of the top ten cities that should be in your priority list for 2016.
See Also: Millennials are the Most Stressed Out Group in the Labor Market
10) Chicago, Illinois
Chicago could not be missing from this list, in spite of its quite high unemployment rate, 8.1 percent, but if you are feeling confident about your qualifications and abilities, there's no reason you shouldn't give Chicago a chance. The rents certainly allow it –the median rent is $949.
9) Portland, Oregon
Portland is Oregon's largest city and it boasts its eco-friendly character, and more importantly its microbreweries. The city is vibrant with a millennial population of over 19 percent so you are certain to have the time of your life there.
8) Austin, Texas
Austin claims that it's the live music capital of the world, so if music is your thing you should definitely give Austin a go. The city features low median rents -$978- and low unemployment rates 5.1 percent.
7) Berkeley, California
Berkeley is the site of the oldest campus in the University of California system. Millennial newcomers are in the low 4 percent which similarly makes the unemployment rates rank low. So, if you want a go at the sunny side, this might just be for you.
6) Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria's proximity to the capital means that it's largely populated by professionals working in federal civil service, however there's also a notable percentage of millennial newcomers in the city. The unemployment rate is at 3.6 which makes Alexandria a popular choice for those looking for something different.
5) New York, New York
The high cost of living is what keeps this city from topping the list. But, in spite of high rents, expensive commutes and pricey restaurants, New York is still one of the places to be if you are a young millennial.
4) Cambridge, Massachusetts
The home of Harvard University is another great option for millennials. Most of its population consists of young graduates and with an unemployment rate at only 4.4 you probably won't regret moving there.
3) San Francisco, California
A whopping 70 percent of workers in San Francisco report that they are happy with their jobs, and with a median salary of 69,700 how could they not? There's a vibrant start-up community there so, if you are looking to strike out on your own, this just might be the place for you.
2) San Jose, California
San Jose truly combines it all. There are architectural landmarks to behold and the city has a fascination with technology that we are certain you'll appreciate as a millennial. The Silicon Valley is right next door, which essentially means that Google, Facebook, Twitter and every other over-successful startup is there.
1) Seattle, Washington
Yeap, your best choice for a city is none other than the city of Grey's Anatomy itself, Seattle. We sure hope that you won't find yourself in as much drama as the characters in the popular TV show usually find themselves, and with a median of $55,500 it's highly unlikely that you'll regret the decision to move there.
Are you a millennial? Where would you choose to live? Share with us in the comment section below.


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- A Queens man accused of killing his wife and two daughters is expected to be arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Friday morning.
Miguel Mejia-Ramos, 29, has been moved to New York followinghis arrest in Texaslate on Monday.
Mejia-Ramos allegedly stabbed and killed his 21-year-old wife, Deisy Garcia, along with their two daughters, 2-year-old Daniela Mejia and 1-year-old Yoselin Mejia, sometime between Saturday and Sunday.
Mejia-Ramos confessed to the crime on Wednesday and told police he killed his family after seeing a photo of his wife with another man.
"The defendant is accused of a particularly horrific and brutal crime – the murder of his own wife and infant daughters," Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said this week. "I was at the crime scene Sunday night and as I said at that time, 'I've seen a lot in my 23 years as district attorney, but there is nothing that disturbs me more than seeing young children – in this case mere babies – as homicide victims.'"
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According to the district attorney, Mejia-Ramos said he was drinking at a friend's house on Saturday night before he returned to the family's Sutphin Boulevard home about 11 p.m. and saw the picture. He then allegedly grabbed a knife and stood over his sleeping wife. She allegedly woke up and screamed, but he stabbed her. She got up and ran away, but he allegedly grabbed another knife, stabbed her and twisted it until it broke.
Mejia-Ramos told police that he then picked up Daniela, who was awake, gave her a hug and a kiss, asked her for forgiveness, and then put her back into bed and stabbed her. He then allegedly did the same with Yoselin.
He faces six counts of first-degree murder, three counts of second-degree murder and five counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. If convicted, he faces life in prison without possibility of parole.


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Swinburne on SYN – The latest in movies – July 21
Marjorie and Josh discuss the latest movies coming out, and a disgust for 'The Human Centipede'.
Don't Google that movies kids.
Air date: 21/07/15
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Today, we will see list of best productivity apps for android, iOS and web. These days most of the users are moving to mobile platform. Even, google also got a hit by this, increase there by 6% only during last year revenue program. prodctivity apps plays important role in day to day life. So, here we tracked down the list of top 10+ best productivity apps.
So we have collected best productivity apps for android, ipad office apps, iPad Apps for Business, productivity apps for students etc. Whatever your daily task it is, these apps will help you to get it done within time limit. So, let's compile the list of free productivity apps for android.
List of Top 5 Best Free Productivity Apps
1. Google Keep
Google keep is one of the top productivity applications list. After a long time, finally discovered this app. This app is not available for ios yet don't know why?. It comes with variety of rich colors like blue, yellow, green etc.
You can group your notes, keep it in folder, and also can share it as done in google drive.
Size : 3.4 MB
2. GoalTracker
Goaltracker is the next in best productivity apps list. You can save all the task including waking up to sleeping adn setup your goals with time limit. Evenmore, you can put your earning statistic in this app.
Size : 2.9 MB
3 . TimeSheet – Time Tracker
This is one of the popular Apple Business Apps. As name itself indicate meaning you can set task completion reminder in this app. This app will force you to complete the task within time limit. After the completion of assignment you can export the data to other platform too.
Size :2.7 MB
4. InkPad Notepad – Notes – To do
First of all it is open source app available for free around the globe. It comes with simple UI and elegant looks as compared to other productivity apps. IT provides cloud connectivity too, you can access your notes on there site www.InkpadNotepad.com. Create a list of To Do, Shopping, Task etc.
Size :2.7 MB
Availability: Android | iOS | Web
5. LastPass
It is one of best apps for the password keeper. It is one of the best password manager among all the softwares. Don't use same password everywhere. Keep your password combination of Capital, Small, alphabet etc. It helps you to create strong password for you plus point is you can store password online too for a particular site.
Size: N/A
Availability: Android | iOS | Web
Final Verdict – Best Productivity Apps
Now, it's time to select best productivity app of 2015. In my opinion google note is the winner amon all with unlimited storage and rich colors which increase aesthetic values of the device.
We are working on Free Apps Kindle Fire. Let, us know your favorite one from the list of best productivity apps via comment section.


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"Spider-Man 3" has already shattered records it seems. In one day the third adventure of the webslinger took in a whopping $57,274,000 at the U.S. box-office and snagged approximately 80% to 85% of the weekend's film business.
The number gives it the biggest opening day for a movie in history, several million ahead of last year's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" which took in $55.8 million on its opening day. The film looks set now to slightly beat out 'Pirates' opening weekend record of $135.5 million.
Not faring aswell sadly was Warner Bros. "Lucky You", taking in a paltry $2.4 million on Friday. A full weekend box-office report will be coming tomorrow.


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Random House recently published a new novel from Southern author (and Chattanooga resident) Susan Gregg Gilmore. She won acclaim for her first two novels, Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen and The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove. The Funeral Dress is inspired by real seamstresses who worked at a Dunlap shirt factory in the 1970s.
The Funeral Dress is a realistic, sometimes heartbreaking work of Southern literature—a story set primarily in the 1970s that centers on a young woman, Emmalee Bullard, who is trying to escape harsh poverty and her abusive, alcoholic father.
When Emmalee drops out of high school and gets a job in a shirt factory, she becomes part of a special community of wage-earning women who gossip, laugh and sometimes fight during their shifts sewing collars and shirts.
Some of the women work simply to have something to do; others are the main breadwinners for their families. Emmalee, young and unmarried, works to support both herself and her newborn baby girl. Emmalee finds unlikely friendship in Leona, an aloof, older seamstress.
Leona invites Emmalee to come live with her… Leona doesn't have much, only a small mobile home with her husband, but she's willing to share. Emmalee's situation looks brighter… until tragedy strikes…
Kirkus reviews says the book is "a revelatory novel that offers an evocative account of the lives of Appalachian working women," and Booklist says "it's a tender, graceful novel that addresses questions of class and social isolation." It's also inspired an original song by Dove-winning singer Belinda Smith.
Susan Gregg Gilmore has a book signing coming up at the old Spartan Industries shirt factory on September 19, 2013, from 4-6pm CDT at the corner of Cedar & State Streets, Dunlap, TN. More information is at the Friends of the Sequatchie County Public Library Web site.
Another book signing will happen at Enzo's Market in Chattanooga on Monday, September 23rd from 5 – 7 p.m. EST. Reservations are required by 9/21/13.


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A new trailer was released at The Game Awards 2015 for Uncharted 4: A thief's End.
The new but brief trailer introduces us to a potential new villain for Nathan Drake, as she kicks and punches the living daylights out of our hero.
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June 21, 2018, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Horicon Public Library
Our evening knitting group meets each Thursday at 5:30pm. New members are always welcome to join the fun.
June 21, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Horicon Public Library
Miss Kim will be at the library with her Amazing Animals! This is always a highlight of the summer. Stop in to see some unique animals! We are thankful to Josh Muche of Modern Woodmen for sponsoring Miss Kim once again this year.
June 21, 2018, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Horicon Public Library
Children of all ages are welcome to join us as we create a unique art or craft project to take home. Meeting in the Children's Area at 3:30pm. Everyone is welcome!
June 21, 2018, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM @ Horicon Public Library
We'll have a virtual reality Oculus Rift available for library patrons to try from June 11th through June 29th. Located in the Teen Area.
June 21, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Horicon Public Library
Teens are welcome to join us for an art project featuring clay. Meeting in the Teen Area beginning at 4:00pm.
June 21, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Horicon Public Library
Teens and young adults are welcome to join our weekly Magic the Gathering group for an evening of card/role playing game fun. New members are always welcome.


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Fraud Investigations kicks off initiative to help prevent fraud (Press Release)
ABILENE TX- The Abilene Police Department's Fraud and Forgery Unit handles hundreds of cases each year. Financial institutions, businesses, and individuals can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. The most important weapon in the fight against fraud is knowledge. Criminals can, and often do, target several businesses and financial institutions in a short period of time before being noticed. Given the short period of time in which these criminals operate, the rapid distribution of information to local banks and businesses regarding criminal activity is essential.
"This new initiative is only as strong as the members in it. That's why we're asking businesses and financial institutions to become partners with us" said Sgt. Jeff LaFrance of the Abilene Police Department Fraud Investigations.
If you are a financial institution, such as a bank, or a business, and want to take advantage of this new initiative, contact any of the Abilene Police Department Fraud Investigation Detectives:
Sgt. Jeff LaFrance
(325) 676-6631
Det. Gabe Thompson
(325) 676-6616
Det. Chris Smith
(325) 676-6620
Det. Justin Gates
(325) 676-6619
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Norwalk, Conn.-based EMCOR Group Inc.'s Trautman and Shreve subsidiary has been awarded a contract to install the mechanical and plumbing systems for the Vestas Wind Turbine Tower Manufacturing Campus in Pueblo, Colo.
Trautman and Shreve will be responsible for all of the mechanical and plumbing systems involved in Vestas' new 600,000 square-foot manufacturing facility. The company will install 2.4 million pounds of ductwork, including 8 miles of spiral and 2 miles of vacuum duct systems and over 20 miles of industrial gas, mechanical and plumbing piping.
Trautman and Shreve will additionally install 20 air-handling units on the roof of the facility. Compressed air piping will be installed in order to help power Vestas' manufacturing equipment.
Once the installation is complete, which is scheduled for the end of this year, the new manufacturing campus will be Vestas' largest facility and is expected to produce over 1,000 towers a year.
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Bad news for those who slacked off, skipped class, or flunked out during the school year: Rome City School System's summer school was slated to start at the inconveniently located and totally un-air-conditioned East Rome Junior High beginning June 13th and running through July 29th, with July 4th off. Students had to pay a $20 fee for each 1/2 unit course they took in summer school, and students could take up to three courses in summer school. (Of course, this was also good news for those students who were hoping to take a course early to free up their regular school schedule for another elective—I never knew anyone who did such a thing, but there were rumors…)
Younger kids looking for a place to play could head to Elm Street Elementary School, because the city of Rome decided to open the Elm Street playground from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The city would have playground supervisors to keep an eye on kids and to organize such activities as Batman & Robin Day, Hobo Day, and Cowboys & Indians Day. In addition, there would be organized horseshoe tournaments, softball, and other activities.
For those willing to drive a bit, Powatan Beach was open once again for the summer of '66, offering a white sand beach, paddle boats, motorboat rides, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, a train ride, miniature golf, a driving range, and more. Admission was 60¢ for adults, 35¢ for children—but the whole family could get a season pass for only $10! Admission came with free camping privileges for the night as well. (Powhatan was located near where Floyd Junior College—now Georgia Highlands College—would be constructed a few years later.)
Some truly depraved individual poisoned 28 ducks and a giant snapping turtle at the Rome Civic Center pond on Thursday, June 9th. "We're hoping that no one picked up a duck and decided to make a meal fit," Rome Parks and Recreation Director Walt Attaway said, "because there's enough poison there to kill a horse—or a person."
A nationwide strike of telegraphers shut down the Rome Telegraph Office at the Western Union station on East 2nd Street. And yes, people still sent telegrams back in 1966…
Piggly Wiggly had whole or half hams for 59¢ a pound, squash for 15¢ a pound, and fresh-baked apple, peach, or cherry pies for 63¢ each. Kroger had ribeye steak for $1.89 a pound (and that explains why we never had ribeye steak when I was growing up!), a 6-ounce can of frozen orange juice concentrate for 15¢, and Country Club ice cream for 30¢ a half-gallon (but you had to buy $7.50 or more in groceries to get this special price). A&P had fancy beef liver for 39¢ (I'd like to know what made it fancy), Ann Page mayonnaise for 59¢ a quart, and whole wheat bread for 19¢ a loaf. Big Apple had chicken breasts for 49¢ a pound, okra for 33¢ a pound, and Bailey's Supreme coffee for 59¢ a pound (with a $5 purchase). Couch's had flat cans of Unica salmon or 33¢ each, two pounds of cheese food (no, it's not real cheese) for 69¢, and ground beef for 43¢ a pound.
The cinematic week began with Cast a Giant Shadow (with Kirk Douglas & Senta Berger) at the DeSoto, Last of the Secret Agents (with Marty Allen & Steve Rossi) at the First Avenue, and a double feature of Revenge of the Gladiators (with Roger Browne) and The Skull (with Peter Cushing) at the West Rome Drive-In. The midweek switch out brought Paradise Hawaiian Style (with Elvis Presley) to both the DeSoto and the West Rome Drive-In, while Last of the Secret Agents hung around for another week at the First Avenue.
The Rolling Stones held on to the first place slot for a second week with "Paint It, Black." Other top ten hits included "Good Lovin'" by the Young Rascals (#2); "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" by Bob Dylan (#3); "Kicks" by Paul Revere & the Raiders (#4); "Sloop John B" by the Beach Boys (#5); "You're My soul and Inspiration" by the Righteous Brothers (#6); "How Does That Grab You Darlin'?" by Nancy Sinatra (#7); "Message to Michael" by Dionne Warwick (#8); "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge (#9); and "Gloria" by Shadows of Knight (#10).
Spider-Man's two part confrontation with the Green Goblin reached its dramatic conclusion in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man #40 this week in 1966. "The End of the Green Goblin!" the cover proclaimed—but we know that most definitely would not be the case! This was the second issue illustrated by John Romita and Mike Esposito; Romita stepped in when Steve Ditko left the book, and while his style was very different, he quickly became a fan favorite.


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Good afternoon everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I am sorry to be posting my DT card for the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog a little late. I was laid up in bed dealing with a migraine all weekend. But I'm feeling more human today, and hopefully it goes away soon, Our sponsor for this week is Julia Spiri Stamps who will be giving the winner two digital stamps of their choice from their store. I am using Princess in Castle for my DT card. Isn't she sweet?
The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R20; hair - E51, E93, E97 & E99; dress - R83 & R85; bricks - E08, E13 & E31. I used Pebbles, Inc. chalk around the image. The image is printed on x-press paper.
For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Sherri Baldy, cheesecloth, and Wild Orchid flowers. If you head on over to the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog you can check out the gorgeous projects made by my fellow DT members. Also, while you're there, won't you join our Anything Goes challenge? Hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.


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Dreaming of hot bathing in your hot bath in a tub on a open sea? Well, the crazy idea has somehow become reality by the release of this unexpected Tub Boat that measure 8 x 4 x 24-inch (LxWxD).
Built using vinylester hull that topped with a slatted deck handcrafted from African teak, this fancy Tub Boat has a maximum load of 2,1000 lbs of water and six adult bathers. Originally engineered and built in Seattle, WA by a marine carpenter, this Hot Tub Boat has integrated a diesel powered boiler with an adjustable thermostat that heats the tub's water to a maximum heat of 104 degree Fahrenheit.
There is a waterproof stereo system plays music from your MP3 player through the two flush-mounted 50-wattt speakers that appear on the deck side. The teak swimstep will add another luxury sense for easy entry into and from the surrounding water.
By the way, there is a 24 volt electric motor that will move the Tub boat up to 5 mph on calm water, where the navigation could be done with ease using joystick by a bather located on the starboard/aft.
The rechargeable battery bank offers up to 10 hours of power after a full recharge overnight using the built-in Smart-Plug shore power connection and on-board chargers. For storage, there are four ice chests built into the deck.
There is a cover for the hot tub which is included along with the purchase, if you have more spare bucks on your bank account, you could get the Tub Boat, right here!


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My collection of boxes provided creative inspiration for this tabletop haunted house. I used a cereal box and an assortment of cardboard jewelry boxes as the construction materials for a creepy four-story mansion right out of a vintage horror movie. I had fun making it myself, but it would be a great Halloween project for kids too.
Making the framework for the house was the trickiest part of this project. I started with a cereal box, cut away the top flaps and the back panel, and then used the scrap pieces of cardboard and a stapler to create the roof. It took several coats of acrylic paint--black on the outside, metallic silver on the inside--to completely cover the printed images on the box. I glued black and gray paper shingles to the top of the roof and sealed them with a coat of Mod Podge.®
|Bottom floors
While the box dried between coats, I decorated the house's tiny rooms with paper cutouts, markers and paint pens. I furnished the hall with an ominous portrait and ticking grandfather clock--necessary elements of haunted house decor. Test tubes and a menacing machine fill the laboratory (every respectable haunted house has one). I decorated the dining room with a glittery chandelier and dramatic furniture. In the sitting room three creepy silhouettes watch over an overstuffed sofa. I created a stark kitchen, a deceptively cozy bedroom, an attic study, and a storage room to complete the house's layout.
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When the rooms were furnished and dried, a fastened them to the inside of the cereal box frame with heavy-duty double-stick tape. To keep the haunted house from tipping over, I mounted it on a base of corrugated cardboard dappled with black and silver paint.
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With the release of Ubuntu 9.10 – the Karmic Koala, a new range of desktop wallpapers have been included. If you are not upgrading your Ubuntu yet, or want to get them for your Mac or Windows machine you can get them here.
See the Creative commons license (copying) if you are unsure about the legality.


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"In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves." –Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn We have a beautiful desert maternity session with a great story from Reflecting Grace Photography for you today.
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when a photo makes you laugh!! So we know that this month's side-splitting theme, HUMOR, will bring a giggle to your face. Every month we send out an "open call" to
"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party.'" – Robin Williams And have we got a Fresh, Spring Cake Smash Party for you! Chelsey Crouse Photography sent us this gorgeous Spring Cake Smash Session along with some of her best Cake Smash
"Music says all the things that words alone can never say" – unknown This quote, that Jenn Brookover Photography provided with her submission, couldn't be more appropriate for this glowing musical maternity session. Jenn: This gorgeous family loves music and
To spend a life of endless bliss, just find who you love through true love's kiss – Enchanted This dreamy maternity photography session in the "Land of Enchantment" by Lauren Cherie Photography, seems perfect for an enchanting fairytale quote. What
The Photographer Spotlight Series showcases a talented member of the Life + Lens Blog Photographer Directory. This week we are excited to shine the light on Heather Michelle Photography. Take a look . . . Photographer Spotlight: Heather Michelle Photography Photography is
I am your parent, you are my child I am your quiet place, you are my wild -Maryann K, Cusimano For the rest of the poem by Maryann K. Cusimano click here. This quote from Maryann's poem came to mind
Please join us in congratulating Noah's Ark Photography as March 2017's #LifeandLensIGFeature Monthly Fan Favorite! Sometimes it's the "in between" moments that make the BEST photographs and this is absolutely true for Noah's Ark Photography and this month's fan favorite!! Their perfectly captured moment, is
What to Wear in Family Photos: Top 5 Tips from Professional Photographers Moms and Dads are always looking for help with what to wear in family photos. We turned to our community of Professional Photographers for their tried and true tips!


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An unproductive thought
We always insist that fnishing a project is of primordial importance. Hence our motto "It's better to make something than nothing." But there's something about an unfinsihed product that has its own allure. Probably potential. Finishing things means killing that potential. This is extra meaningful in a title like The Path where imagination is a vital skill any player needs to have and use. But if half of the game plays in your imagination, why should it be finished? Is the potential not enough?
I guess the experience itself counts for something. You can't experience potential that isn't executed, that isn't finished. And the effect of experience is always surprising.


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The wait is finally over as tickets for this year's StAnza festival go on sale. With the full programme now online, the box office is open for the much anticipated event which takes place in two months time in Fife.
StAnza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival lasts for five days from 2nd to 6th March and features around 100 events, many of them free – a diverse range of performances, readings, music, drama, talks, workshops and a masterclass, open mic events, films, exhibitions and installations. StAnza is the place to hear your favourite poet, discover new voices, meet other poets, writers and publishers and enjoy the energetic buzz of the beautiful and historic town of St Andrews.
Festival director Eleanor Livingstone said: "The countdown is now definitely on for this year's festival, with the stage set for another fantastic few days celebrating poetry and the spoken word in its many forms.
"We're thrilled to have a wonderful programme which is bursting with some of the best and newest poetry talent and look forward to welcoming the world to St Andrews to enjoy this literary feast."
The annual festival this year opens with a performance of Sea Threads: comings and goings / Sea Treeds: comins an gyaains. The performance is a collaboration between Tommy Smith, award winning saxophonist and director of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, and his celebrated group Karma together with acclaimed Shetlandic poet and Edinburgh Makar, Christine De Luca.
Among StAnza's 2016 headliners is Don Paterson, who last week won the Costa Poetry Award for his latest collection, 40 Sonnets, published by Faber and Faber. The Scottish poet and jazz musician previously won the accolade in 2003 and is also twice winner of the T.S. Eliot prize. He is joined by recent winner of the Guardian First Book award and Fenton Aldeburgh first collection prize, Andrew McMillan. Commenting on performing at StAnza, Andrew McMillan said: "Stanza is an iconic festival which has seen some of the world's best poets perform - I'm honoured and delighted to be there".
Other big names from the literary world to perform at the annual festival include Fiona Benson, joint winner of the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize, English poet Jo Bell, winner of the Causley Prize and the Manchester Cathedral Prize in 2014, and Lemn Sissay, recipient of an MBE for services to literature and the first poet to write for the London Olympics. The UK headliners include Pascale Petit, Sean O'Brien, Brian Johnstone and John Burnside who will be joined by Nora Gomringer from Germany, Swedish poet Aase Berg, Jane Yolen and Thomas Lynch from the USA and Australian poet Sarah Holland-Batt.
StAnza traditionally focuses on two themes which interweave with each other to give each annual festival its own unique flavour. This year's first theme will be Body of Poetry, looking at poetry which engages with the human body, its needs, appetites and how it changes. As part of the second theme, City Lines, the festival will have a strong focus on Architecture for Scotland's Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, and will connect St Andrews with various cities worldwide, including Berlin as part of a focus on German poetry for 2016.
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland, said: "We are delighted to be supporting StAnza again through our Beacon programme. The festival attracts thousands of people to St. Andrews each year along with some of the most prestigious poets from across the globe, making it a real highlight in Scotland's cultural events calendar.
"This year's theme, City Lines is a wonderful way for the festival to celebrate the relationship between the historic town of St. Andrews itself, architecture and poetry as part of Scotland's 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture, and Design."
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RCR Episode 153 - Random Access Memories
May 28, 2017 at 5:00 PM
Host's Topic: Random Access Memories
RAM limitations. Early on in home/personal computing, we were faced with very real RAM constraints. Not like today's RAM measured in GBs and added in freely, only really affecting disk reliance. What do you remember about bumping into RAM limits, planning programs around them, finding failures, expanding, etc.
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Michael Mulhern, Kevin Savetz, and Carrington Vanston
Feedback notes
- Real life TRON on an Apple IIGS
- Synths in TV and Film
- OSIweb.org
- Forum discussion of the OSI reproduction boards
- Github with gerber files for OSI boards
- RCR Episode 142
- Musée Bolo
Retro Computing News:
- The Treasure of Lumos by Jaime Grilo
- Radio Shack auction
- RCR Podcast episode 28 (Jun 2, 2012)
- David Greelish interview (MacObserver, "Background Mode")
- Charles Babbage left a program in Turin
- Atari 800XEL mini-ATX project
- ÉclaireXL Atari 8-bit FPGA project
- Giant giddy giraffes gallop gently; GIF turns 30.
- TurboBASIC XL source code
- RC 2017/04 Results are in
- CoCoBASIC Atom syntax highlighting plugin (writeup)
Vintage Computer Commercial
Retro Computing Gift Idea:
Auction Picks:
- Carrington: Thoroughbred Horse Race Analyzer Computer
- Kevin: Pied Piper Communicator One
- Michael: VZ300 setup
- Paul: ZX Evolution
Closing notes:
- @rcrpodcast on Twitter
- Vintage Computer Forum
- RCR Podcast on Facebook
- Throwback Network
Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X - link
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As it was my first M.A.C lipstick I thought it was best to go for an easy to wear nude, and that is exactly what I got. After about 30min of swatching I went for a Lilly Pebbles inspired lipstick.
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July 9, 2012
Contact: Nicole Winger
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SACRAMENTO - Secretary of State Debra Bowen today assigned proposition numbers to the 11 measures set to appear on the November 6 General Election ballot. The propositions will also appear in the Secretary's Official Voter Information Guide. The November list of ballot measures includes one referendum and 10 initiatives. The measures – with titles written by the California Attorney General – are listed below.
For more information on ballot measures, candidate filing requirements and election deadlines, go to www.sos.ca.gov/elections/2012-elections/nov-general.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, circa 1905. "West Hotel." Busy both architecturally and commercially. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co. View full size.
The term "fireproof" was originally used by insurance companies simply to denote that a building was of masonry/steel frame construction, and the shell of the building could therefore not burn down. Hotel owners were quick to seize upon the term and use it in their advertising, but the practice more or less stopped after the "fireproof" Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta burned on December 7, 1946, killing 119.
Here's a picture of the hotel in 1927, looking a bit darker than it is in the above photograph. Most likely due to lighting.
[It would also be due to soot. Masonry buildings turn black after years of exposure to coal smoke. - Dave]
Might have seen that Billard sign as a call to arms to save the city from itself.
Could the young couple standing under the arched overhang be waiting for Jesse Ventura's light rail?
A 1900 tourist guide described the West as fireproof, but January 10, 1906, showed otherwise. That morning, a fire that began in the bottom of an elevator shaft spread upward, generating toxic smoke, and eventually flames that ran through the top floors. Ten died, several by leaping or falling to their deaths from those many ledges. But the structure remained intact, and within months the hotel was again hosting major national conventions.
The loss of this beauty can't be blamed on urban renewal. It was demolished in 1940, at the choice of its owner, Philadelphia Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Co.
Fred C Weinhold had himself a great spot for his Drug Store, right out on the street in front of the West Hotel and more than likely with an entrance to the shop from inside the hotel itself. He was also supported by the Coca-Cola Company, in their infinite advertising wisdom, with a sign right at the entrance to the store.


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(I) Microbial Signaling and Host Cellular Dynamics Associated with Endosymbiotic Infection
In the case of the legume M. truncatula, root entry by both rhizobia and AM fungi is characterized by the formation of specialized intracellular compartments within host cells through which the microbes are transported towards inner root tissues where the respective symbioses are established. Our team has developed live-cell confocal imaging approaches for M. truncatula aimed at studying the in vivo cellular dynamics of this particular mode of apoplastic infection (Genre et al., 2008; Fournier et al., 2008). For example, fluorescence-tagged proteins are being used to monitor cell wall/extracellular matrix remodeling during different stages of rhizobial root hair infection (Fournier et al. 2015). In addition, fluorescence-based Ca2+ reporters (cameleons) allow the direct visualisation of host cell-specific responses to rhizobial/AM signals and hence the study of microbial/host communication throughout microbial infection (Sieberer et al., 2009; Chabaud et al., 2011). These approaches have led to the identification of short-chain chitin oligomers as novel symbiotic AM fungal signals (Genre et al. 2013), and their activity/role is now being studied in a variety of non-legume hosts including rice and actinorhizal plants. We have also discovered that strikingly similar cellular and Ca2+ signaling responses are associated with both rhizobial and AM root infection (Sieberer et al., 2012), thus underlining the evolutionary conservation of endosymbiotic infection mechanisms. Finally, in collaboration with colleagues at the IRD, these studies are now being extended to symbioses involving ecologically-important actinorhizal plant species in association with both AM fungi and filamentous Frankia N-fixing soil bacteria. Experiments using cameleon reporters have been decisive in revealing that Frankia symbiotic factors are biochemically distinct from the chitin-based signals secreted by rhizobia and AM fungi (Chabaud et al., 2016).
Project leaders: M. Chabaud, J. Fournier & D.G. Barker
Collaborations: A. Genre & P. Bonfante (Univ. Torino, Italy); E. Limpens & coll. (Univ. Wageningen, Holland); S. Svistoonoff, H. Gherbi & coll. (IRD, Montpellier); G. Bécard & coll. (LRSV, Toulouse); J. Murray & coll. (JIC, Norwich, UK); T. Nakagawa, N. Shibuya & coll. (Univ. Meiji, Japan); A. Jauneau & coll., FRAIB imaging platform, Toulouse.
Principal Project Funding: ANR SYMDYNAMICS (2009-2011; coordinator: D.G. Barker), ANR SYMActino (2013-2017; coordinators: H. Gherbi & D.G. Barker).
(II) Tissue-Specific Regulation of Host Root Reprogramming for Infection
The first steps of the nitrogen fixing legume-rhizobia symbiotic association involve precise signaling and reprogramming of the host to allow intracellular accommodation of the bacterial partner within newly formed nodules. We have focused on understanding how the host plant reprograms and regulates the expression of genes during these early stages of rhizobial root entry using the model legume M. truncatula. After defining host cis-regulatory promoter sequences responsive to rhizobial Nod factor signals, we identified closely-related ERF transcription factors (ERN-type) as key regulators of symbiotic gene expression (Andriankaja et al., 2007). We further studied the interconnection of these factors with other symbiotic regulators (see Laloum et al., 2014 in section III and Vernié et al., 2015) and demonstrated by genetic approaches their key roles to coordinate early steps of rhizobial root nodulation (Cerri et al., 2016). These studies also revealed that functional redundancy and precise spatio-temporal regulation of expression are key aspects related to the functioning of these factors (Cerri et al, 2012). The development of a number of fluorescent-based constructs, allowed us to study the dynamics of these regulators and of related symbiotic components in vivo, that revealed a precise spatio-temporal regulation of symbiotic signaling in host cells undergoing infection (Cerri et al, 2012; Fournier et al., 2015). We are now focusing on the understanding of this infection reprogramming with a spatio-temporal resolution, using a variety of molecular and cell-imaging strategies.
Project leader: F. de Carvalho-Niebel (CR CNRS)
Team members directly involved: A. Kelner (PhD), L. Frances (TR INRA), F. Guerrero-Molina (Post-doc), M. Beck (Post-doc), J. Fournier (CR CNRS).
Collaborations: G. Oldroyd, J. Murray, JIC, Norwich (UK); M. Parniske, LMU, Munich (Germany), C. Mazars (LRSV, Toulouse), S. Svistoonoff (IRD, Montpellier), F. Maillet and C. Gough (LIPM) and FRAIB imaging platform (Toulouse).
Project Funding: ANR « COME-IN» project (2015-2019), FRAIB; INRA-CNRS, LABEX TULIP, Agrenskills.
(III) NF-Y TFs: Key Regulators of Infection & Nodule Development
NF-YA1 (previously called MtHAP2a) has been identified in our group as a gene strongly and specifically up-regulated during nodule development in M. truncatula (El Yahyaoui et al., 2004; Combier et al., 2006). This gene belongs to the NF-Y (nuclear factor Y) or CCAAT box-binding family of transcription factors (TFs) comprising heterotrimers of NF-YA, B and C sub-units (reviewed in Laloum et al. 2013). NF-YA is upregulated only a few hours after Rhizobial inoculation is highly expressed in young developing nodules and in the infection and meristematic zones of mature nodules. Functional analyses showed that MtNF-YA1 is first required during the initial stages of Nod Factor signaling and rhizobial infection preceding nodule formation by targeting the ERN1 TF (shown using transactivation and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays) but also for nodule development (Combier et al., 2006, Laporte et al., 2013). A nodule fate map approach developed in collaboration with Ton Bisseling's team (Wageningen University, The Netherlands) using the nf-ya1-1 null mutant has in addition validated the importance of NF-YA1 for nodule meristem development and function (Xiao et al., 2014). Studies are currently directed towards understanding the precise mechanism(s) by which NF-Y regulates rhizobial infection thread progression and nodule development by the identification and characterization of proteins interacting with NF-YA1 transcriptional complexes and regulated targets. In addition, in animal systems NF-Y has been reported to be a "pioneer TF" locally modifying chromatin structure. We are currently testing the epigenetic potential of MtNF-YA1 using ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq and Mnase experiments in collaboration with Moussa Benhamed (IPS2, Orsay, France).
Project leader: A. Niebel
Collaborations: LIPM CBI platform; Martin Crespi, Florian Frugier and Moussa Benhamed's groups, IPS2, Orsay, France; F. Blanco & E. Zanetti, University of La Plata, and Federico Ariel University of Santa Fe, Argentina; D. Cook's team, UC Davis, USA; Estibaliz Larrainzar, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; Jeremy Murray's team JIC Norwich, U.K.; M. Udvardi's team, Noble foundation, Ardmore, USA; M. Parniske's team, LMU, Munich; S. Goormachtig, VIB, Gent, Belgium; T. Bisseling's team, U. Wageningen, Netherlands; Roberto Mantovani's team at University of Milan, Italy.
Project Funding: ANR HAPIHUB (2009-2013; coordinator: Andreas Niebel), CNRS-CONICET PICS project in collaboration with Eugenia Zanetti (La Plata, Argentina) (2015-2017) and ANR NODCCAAT (2016-2019) coordinator: Andreas Niebel
(IV) Control of Nodule Differentiation
A key process in nodule development is the developmental transition involving coordinated differentiation of plant and bacterial cells. This step is critical in generating the appropriate micro-environment for symbiotic nitrogen fixation, and involves a massive reprogramming of gene expression, with thousands of genes affected in successive waves. We are investigating how these late stages of nodule development are controlled, both by genome-wide approaches and in depth functional analyses of specific transcriptional regulators.
Indeterminate nodules are formed in M. truncatula and related legume species via persistent apical meristematic activity. The spatial zonation of subtending nodule cells corresponds to successive developmental stages, leading ultimately to the nitrogen-fixation zone. A particularly fruitful approach conducted by our team in the framework of a collaborative project involving all the LIPM teams working on the rhizobium-legume symbiosis ("SYMbiMICS" ANR-funded project), has coupled laser capture microdissection (LCM) of several of the nodule zones and RNAseq analysis of both the plant and rhizobial transcriptomes (Sallet et al., 2013; Roux et al., The Plant J. 2014; https://iant.toulouse.inra.fr/symbimics). This has provided a valuable resource to investigate the dynamics of gene expression in the nodule and identify novel regulators, notably epigenetic regulators, that we are now characterizing in detail ("EPISYM" ANR-funded project). We have used a similar LCM-RNAseq approach to analyze the root epidermal responses to Nod factors, which involve a number of genes also expressed during nodule development, as well as the MtCRE1/cytokinin signaling pathway (Jardinaud et al., 2016). As an essential resource for these genome-wide analyses, we are also contributing to the completion of the full genome sequence of M. truncatula (Roux et al., 2014; unpublished data) in addition to the "Legoo" knowledge base elaborated by the LIPM bioinformatics platform under J. Gouzy's supervision.
Several transcriptional regulators identified by transcriptomics have been demonstrated to play important roles in nodule development, including NF-YA1 (see previous section), MtbHLH1 (Godiard et al., 2011) and EFD (Ethylene Response Factor involved in nodule Differentiation; Vernié et al., 2008). Intriguingly, EFD is in addition a positive factor for bacterial wilt caused in M. truncatula by the bacterial pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum, and is upregulated by R.solanacearum via the MtCRE1/cytokinin signaling pathway (Moreau, Fromentin et al., 2014). We are now pursuing the characterization of MtEFD to better understand its mode of action and its evolution within the extensive ERF family.
Project leader: P. Gamas
Team members directly involved: Carine Satgé (PhD student), Sandra Moreau (IE CNRS), Marie-Françoise Jardinaud (MC ENSAT), P. Gamas
Collaborations: LIPM bioinformatics platform, FR AIB imagery platform, LIPM symbiosis teams; M. Crespi's, F. Frugier's, M. Benhamed's and A. Bendhamane's teams (IPS2, Orsay); J. Burstin and K. Gallardo (INRA Dijon); M. Lepetit (INRA Montpellier); J. Buitink (INRA Angers); B. Schmitz (University of Georgia, USA).
Project Funding: ANR SYMbiMICS (2009-2012; coordinator: P. Gamas); ANR Genopea (2010-2013; coordinator J. Burstin, Agroécologie INRA Dijon); EPINOD project (2015-2016; INRA SPE and Labex TULIP; coordinator: P. Gamas); ANR EPISYM (2016-2020; coordinator: M. Crespi, IPS2, Orsay).


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Video: Turkish guards 'hit migrants in boat'Posted by Jim at Saturday, March 12, 2016
12 March 2016 (BBC News) – The BBC has been given a video showing Turkish coast guards using sticks against a boat full of migrants as they sail to Greece in the Aegean Sea.
The incident is said to have happened in Turkish waters as the migrants were on their way to the island of Lesbos.
The migrants accused coast guards of attacking them, but the coast guards say they were trying to stop the boat without harming the occupants.
The EU and Turkey are discussing new moves to curb the flow of refugees.
Europe is facing its biggest refugee crisis since World War Two. Last year, more than a million people entered the EU illegally by boat, mainly going from Turkey to Greece.
Most of them were Syrian, fleeing the country's four-year civil war. Another 2.7 million Syrian refugees are currently in Turkey, which is struggling to cope with the influx.
More than 132,000 migrants have arrived by boat into Greece so far this year - a large increase on the same period last year.
The volunteer in Lesbos who sent the video to the BBC said the incident occurred in Turkish waters opposite the island. [more]
Migrant crisis: Turkish guards 'hit migrants in boat'
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#2354 - Sunday, January 1, 2006 - Editor: Gloria Lee
"The world is perfect as it is, but there's
room for improvement."
- Suzuki Roshi'
posted by Earl McHugh to Dzogchen Practice
...reminded me of Leonard Cohen's
The birds they sang
at the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what
has passed away
or what is yet to be
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in
posted by JP to nondualnow
photo by Sam Pasiencier http://home.hccnet.nl/sam.pas/Ruminotion.jpg
Emptiness, then, is an adjectival quality of 'dharmas',
not a substance which composes them. It is neither a thing
nor is it nothingness; rather it refers to reality
as incapable of ultimately being pinned down
in concepts.
- Nagarjuna
To understand that the whole of reality has no
nature of its own is to practice the perfection
of discriminating awareness.
- Prajnaparamita
Since all unenlightened men discriminate with their
deluded minds from moment to moment, they are alienated
from Suchness, hence the the definition "empty" suggesting
some negating; but once they are free from their
deluded minds, they will find that there is nothing
to be negated...And also there are no particular marks
or signs to be noted in it, as it is the sphere that
transcends thoughts and is in harmony with enlightenment
...when appreciating emptiness, all the dualistic
possibilities (ear and sound, eye and sight etc) -
presupposing a split in experience between perceiver
and perceived - do not arise.
"Therefore, Shariputra, in emptiness there is
no form, no feeling, no perception, no conception,
no mental formations, no consciousness, no eye, no
ear...no sight, no smell, no ignornance, no end
of ignorance, no suffering, no origin of suffering,
no cessation of suffering, no path, no wisdom,
no attachment, and no non-attainment."
- Heart Sutra
There is nothing to be removed
And nothing to be posited.
It is seeing reality as reality
And when one sees thus one is liberated.
- Tilopa
posted by Joyce Short to Dzogchen Practice
dear all
this is a wonderful site, one of the best I have seen, astonishingly beautiful pictures of the world's forests.
and . . . . a Happy New Year to you all as well ! ! !
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replace the original LCD and LCD_off folder with this one in the texture folder of the 599xxevo. Keep in mind, keep the original LCD folder in a different place so you can always restore it if you're tired of it or you don't like it.
599xxevo LCD display Italia 1.0
Texture mod LCD display, displays revs from low to high in Italia colours (green-white -red)PLS RATE