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Tremendous variety is what the Hip Pocket band delivers, every time it performs.
From Darius Rucker�s catchy hit song �Wagon Wheel� to hits by Aerosmith, Bruno Mars, the Temptations and R. Kelly, band manager Alan Brantley said �we play a little bit of everything, not a whole lot of anything.�
The concept for the band originally was developed for the wedding market, as a wedding band, if you will.
�We seriously considered what brides, say 25-years-old, would want for their receptions,� Brantley said. �What kind of look would they want?�
Hip, cool and modern is what the band aimed for and it is why, Brantley said jokingly, �you never see me in the picture because I�m a heavy-set guy with gray hair.�
But, he is the �face� of the band and the one who books the shows. Brantley said Hip Pocket is booked for 100 dates this year.
The band will be particularly busy the next two days when it opens the Alive After 5 Downtown Elon concert series from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today in Elon and then performs for the Musical Chairs countywide concert series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday on Waltham Boulevard at Alamance Crossing in Burlington. Both concerts are free, although donations of children�s art supplies are appreciated during the Musical Chairs show; these supplies will be used in classes at the Alamance County Arts Council.
The band includes Eric Stephenson on lead vocals and tambourine, Little John Thompson on bass and vocals, Van Stuckey on guitar, Michael Maffeo on saxophone and vocals, Steve Edmunds on keyboards and vocals and Jeremy Thomas on drums.
Hip Pocket has performed at a variety of venues throughout the area, including The Fat Frogg, and Brantley said �we put on a big show.� And during the tunes, the crowd is encouraged to get up and dance. They�re hoping folks will oblige them with a dance or two during both the Elon and Burlington shows.
In case of rain, the concert will be canceled. For more information on the Musical Chairs show, call (336) 226-4495 or visit www.artsalamance.com. For more details on the Elon�s Alive After 5 concert series, call (336) 449-9255 or visit www.elonnc.com or The Elon Scene on Facebook.
Upcoming Musical Chairs concerts
� June 7 � Back Porch Orchestra, First Fridays, Graham
� June 14 � The Dickens, Sunset Rhythms, Burlington City Park
� June 21 � Lauren Light Band, Clay Street After Work, Mebane
� June 28 � Alamance Jazz Band, Fridays On Front, Burlington


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Monday, May 12, 2008 | 2 a.m.
News item: The Nevada casino industry reports a significant decline in gambling revenue for a third consecutive month, blaming weakness in the national economy. Gambling revenue on the Strip falls 4.8 percent in March, according to the latest figures from the state Gaming Control Board. This follows declines of 3.1 percent in February and 1.3 percent in January. The decline in gambling revenue in March amounts to 1.5 percent statewide and 2 percent in Clark County.
Short version: Las Vegas is no longer recession-proof.
It wasn't always that way, as legendary former Las Vegas bookmaker Scott Schettler remembers it.
During his career in the Nevada gaming industry, recessions came and went, but there was one constant: People always had money to bring to Las Vegas and gamble.
"Even in the 1970s, during the Carter administration when inflation was running in the double digits, in Las Vegas you would never know it," said Schettler, best known for running the Stardust sports book in the 1980s. "There were never gas lines here, or anything like that.
"The bad economy would always be on the news, and we'd be standing here looking at each other like, 'What are they talking about?' Las Vegas always chugged right along, through all those recessions — until now."
Schettler has a theory on why the current economic turbulence has affected Las Vegas in a way previous recessions did not. Las Vegas, contrary to popular belief, is no longer a gambling town.
It's now essentially a Triple-A, Pacific Coast League city in the Southwest with great restaurants, upscale spas and fancy stores ... which also happens to offer gambling.
And although people still do like to bet the pass line or split 8s, even in a recession, they don't have the money to indulge in the seaweed mud-wrap treatment or chow down on foie gras with a ginger-fig-balsamic reduction.
"The attractions of the city have become diversified outside of gambling," Schettler said. "It used to be, even if you were on your deathbed, you'd still have money to gamble with. That might still be the case, but in Las Vegas gambling is no longer the main attraction. It's the shows, the food, the shopping.
"The people that came here used to come to gamble. They didn't come to eat. They didn't have time to eat — they were too busy gambling. Sure, they would bring their wives and give them money to shop, blah, blah, blah, but the gambling was the thing.
"Now, they say, OK, we'll budget $300 for the shows, $1,000 to shop and $150 for the slot machines."
It's a thought process that's practically foreign to Schettler, who came to Las Vegas 40 years ago with big plans involving betting and booking sports.
"When guys like me came to town, you came because it was a gambling town," Schettler, 66, said. "You came because you were in the business, or because you had a system to beat the blackjack tables, or you wanted to bet sports, or you came to deal. It was all gambling-related.
"The dealer jobs were good, and you had to be a good dealer. You couldn't just stand there and throw cards around. To work in a sports book, to work as a bookmaker, you better know your stuff cold or you would get your pockets picked clean."
Having relegated gambling to a diminished role in an ensemble cast of enticements, Las Vegas is suffering now that the economy has officially entered the tank. Schettler never thought he would see it happen, although he figures Las Vegas will manage to survive.
You might describe his mind-set as cautiously pessimistic.
"It could get ugly," said Schettler, who now runs the gambling Web site Wiseguys.com. "The percentage of money tourists spend on gambling keeps dropping, and now you see these construction projects being put on hold.
"Las Vegas won't collapse, but the weak spots will be cleared away. The flotsam will be gone and they'll do what it takes to make money again. They'll reinvent themselves again."

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finally something to worry about
Andy Pettitte Might Be Hurt. Cue the Dark Clouds and Ominous Music.
The Yankees have had their autopilot set to Robotic Dominance for about two months now, and the main question about their first postseason series has been less about whether they will win and more about whom they will beat. (Signs point to Detroit.) But last night, before the game and the fight and all that fun started, we were all reminded that even the sturdiest foundation can still be built on sand. Now that Yankee Imperialism has returned ... it's time to start fretting.
Three hours before the start of the Yankees' brawl-ridden loss to Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays, manager Joe Girardi announced that the Yankees would skip Andy Pettitte's next start because of "shoulder fatigue." That's sometimes called a "tired arm." And arms are important.
The Yankees did everything they could to make it clear that there's nothing to see here, that the rest — he won't pitch again until next Monday, in Anaheim; Chad Gaudin takes his start tonight — will fix whatever problem there might be. And hey: Who said there was a problem? No problem here.
But what if the rest doesn't fix Pettitte? The Yankees suddenly seem mighty shorthanded, rotation-wise, come October. An extended Pettitte absence — which isn't happening! They're quite clear on that! — would leave CC Sabathia as the lone reliable starter, with the inconsistent A.J. Burnett in Game 2 and the three-inning wonder that is Joba Chamberlain in Game 3. If they needed a Game 4 starter? Well, you have to hope it's not Sergio Mitre, who was hammered last night, giving up seven runs and four homers in five innings. To a Blue Jays lineup, that isn't exactly playoff-caliber.
Mitre's wretched start led to a repeated sound we hadn't heard around the new stadium much of late: boos. Four separate instances, to our count, culminating in a heavy shower in the top of the sixth, when Girardi finally put Mitre out of his misery. It was obvious to everyone in the Bronx that the man has no business in a playoff rotation. Right now, he isn't. But he could be.
But Andy Pettitte is fine. Just some rest. Just some fatigue. It happens. Nothing to see here. Please disperse.
Admit it: It's kind of nice having something to worry about, isn't it? Everything had just been going too smoothly.


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Your initial album design will be ready within two weeks of receiving your online order & payment. The first draft will be created by Cassi using her design background to select the best photos and create a cohesive story. You will receive a link to the initial design in which you can easily leave comments to indicate which photos you'd like to swap, remove, or add. It's super easy and fun! Please note, your album design must be approved within 90 days or there will be a late-fee added.
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A spread is two facing pages (the left side and the right side). All albums include a minimum of 15 spreads (aka 30 pages).
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Lawn Bowling
Taken at the lawn bowling green on Ann Street, pictured from left to right are: B. B. McCarty, Dr. L. W. Staples, W. R. Vale, J. R. Mayberry, William Churchouse, Hal MacBain, Fred Whaley, Charlie Cook, Jimmy Wade, John Weir and Tom Hutchison. In front are William McKay and John Graves.
Jack Johnston, Noted Pugilist, Visits Ingersoll
On a summer night some time ago, there was a ripple of excitement among sports lovers of the town when the news spread that Jack Johnston, and his chauffeur, were guests at the McCarty House [Hotel], where they remained for the night. There was quite a rush on the part of those who were interested in ring celebrities and many who were in conversation with the World champion found him genial and unassuming with humour characteristic of his race. He was a huge man, standing six feet, one inch, with his weight in his prime ranging from 205 to 220 pounds. It has been recalled that at that time, Johnston was the owner of a then so-called high powered automobile, and that in making his trip east across South-Western Ontario he was fined in a number of places after facing charges of speeding. The accompanying picture taken on the night of his arrival in front the McCarty House [located on the west side of Thames Street, 1 lot north of the Grand Truck Railway tracks], includes at the front, Johnston and his chauffeur; the late Asa McCarty, proprietor of the hotel, and his late son, Nelson (Dandy) McCarty in the doorway.
above is believed to be from the Ingersoll Chronicle circa 1910
above, The Ingersoll Meteor Cycling Club, circa 1895, pictured on Frances Street
above, an excerpt from the Ingersoll Chronicle, May 23, 1895
above, from the Ingersoll Chronicle, May 5, 1894, depicting the bicycles for sale at F. Bowman & Co. The 1890s saw a peak in the cycling craze and consumers were buying bicycles in record numbers — even though the cost of a typical bicycle represented one third of an average worker's annual salary.
above, 1912 Ingersoll Ladies Hockey Team
Back Row: E. Hill (right defense), A. Bearss (left defense), E. McKee (goal)
Front Row: V. Jones (left wing), E. Clark (rover), A. Jones (centre), M. Taylor (right wing)
above, an Ingersoll Hockey team, circ 1950
Back Row: Mr. J. C. Herbert, ? , A. Pearson, E. Paddon, K. Campbell, W. Rodgers, M. Craig, R. Burrows
Front Row: H. Jones, A. Hargan, T. Johnson, A. Routledge, R. Beck
above, Considered by some to be one of the best junior hockey teams Ingersoll ever had, in 1907, taken down at Smith's Pond, their practice place. From left to right: Gordon Hay, cover point; Bev Gayfer, rover; Bud Kelly, left wing; George Gregory, centre; Charlie Woolson, right wing; George Beck, point; and Earl Noe, goal. This team went to the semi-finals, playing off with London, and losing. Each player received a gold watch. Ingersoll Tribune April 27, 1950
above, an Ingersoll Hockey Team
Back Row: T. Wilson, T. Harris, M. Clark, W. Cook, C. L. Boles
Front Row: J. Payne, C. Cragg, A. Thornton, K. Henderson, B. Cole
above, an Ingersoll hockey team, 1914
above, Ingersoll Baseball Champions, 1940
Back Row: Lefty Cade, Connie Ring, Hogan McKay [coach], Laurie Sommer [secretary], Cleworth Witty, Ted Shaddock
Front Row: Joe Story, Ron Bigham, Keith Mabee, Jim Warden, Don Shelton, Dave Daniels
above, Ingersoll District Collegiate Football
Back Row: D. Thurtell, L. Ranger, M. Haycock, L. Moon
Middle Row: C. L. Bole, C. Wilson, T. Johnson, J. McSherry, W. Cooper, A. Pearson, J. Butler, B. Owen, Mr. Guthrie
Front Row: T. Patry, W. Bayton, T. Mayberry, H. Yule, R. Glasser, L. Cole, D. Wolstenholme, H. Bowman, R. Swallow
Holding Ball: D. Hargraves
above, The Salford Stars Football Team, 1902
Back Row: W. Foster, F. Quinn, S. Mitchell
Centre Row: H. Land, D. Poole, G. Poole [president]; J. Poole, Ed Todd
Front Row: H. G. Mayberry, Ross Mayberry, Fred Poole, R. Warren
above, St. Charles Condensing Co. Football Team, City Champions, 1909
Standing at rear: W. Tilt [manager of the St. Charles Condensing Co.]; E. Noe [secretary-treasurer of the St. Charles Condensing Co.]
Back Row: R. B. Hutt, T. Fitzmorris, H. Land
Middle Row: C. Clark, J. Milne [Captain], L. Henderson, J. Cray, A. french
Front Row: C. Woolson, C. Smith, J. Clark, A. Clark, F. Houghton, E. Ellery
above, Ingersoll Collegiate Football Team, 1939
Back Row: M. Walker, J. Smith, W. Anglin, J. Eidt, M. MacKay
Third Row: C. Eidt, R. Hall, B. Borland, H. Furlong, N. Kurtzman
Second Row: L. Staples, W. Stone, H. Adair, D. Bower
First Row: C. Wilson [Coach], L. Cade, C. Fuller, D. Stone, J. C. Herbert [Coach]
Seated: D. Shelton, J. Grieve
above, Ellis Furniture Factory Football Team, 1912
Back Row: A. Stadelbauer [goal]; J. Martin [secretary treasurer]; S. Sherlock [manager]; C. Woolson [left back]; T. Hurford [spare]
Middle Row: J. Roberts [O. S. right]; W. English [right half back and Captain]; E. Cronk [centre half back]; B. Galloway [left half back]
Front Row: G. Target [I. S. right]; E. Chaney [centre forward]; F. Houghton [I. S. left]; F. Shelton [O. S. left]; G. Ellis [right back]
above, Dufferin Lacrosse Club, Ingersoll – 1889
The photograph shows the Dufferin Lacrosse Club, when they were Southern District champions in 1889.
From left to right.
BACK ROW: O. E. Robinson, vice president; C. Hollands, centre; J. Lowrie, defence field; W. Coulter, inside home; B. E. Swaizie, secretary treasurer
MIDDLE ROW: R. S. Malone, point; W. A. Smith, outside home; J. Vance, home field and president; F. Gayfer, defence field; J. McGachie, goal; A. Malone, c. point and captain
FRONT ROW: S. Gibson, defence field; J. Wight, home field; J. O. Matheson, home field. Ingersoll Tribune, April 7, 1949


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Friday, November 16, 2012
The Abbey Road Sessions
It had been quite a while since I was asked to listen and review new music and then I was sent two at the same time. So today, I will tell you about the CD I received just a few days ago, The Abbey Road Sessions by Kylie Minogue.
I had heard of Kylie Minogue, but I really wasn't familiar at all with her music or her voice. When One2One Network asked if I would like to listen to it and write about it, I was more than happy to see what she was all about.
Kylie has been singing for 25 years and for The Abbey Road Sessions album, she reworked the songs of her past and recorded in London's legendary Abbey Road Studios with her band and a full orchestra. Minogue is mostly known for her "pop" style and the songs on this album have been re-imagined and re-arranged to create an emotional album with clear, heartfelt vocals. After selling 60 million albums, acting roles and appearances...her voice is still youthful and unique.
As for my personal review of the album, it is a difficult review for me. I love it when I get a new CD that is just my style of music and I love it. As for this one, I have nothing to compare it to since I had never listened to Kylie on any other album. I think if you are a fan of Kylie, you will enjoy listening to all of her hits with a new "twist" to them. I found her voice and style on this album not to be my personal taste, but it would be unfair to say it isn't a good album just because I didn't this style of music. I do appreciate the amount of work that must have gone into changing all of the songs, adding the orchestra and there is no doubt her voice sounds very youthful after 25 years! I think her fan base will be thrilled with this new project.
I suggest that you listen to samples of the CD here. You can decided for yourself if this is the CD for you! The CD is available now and you can read more about Kylie at www.kylie.com.
I will happily send my copy of her CD to the first person who asks for it and sends me their mailing address. I know that some of you are Kylie fans!
I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.
Posted by Sue at 5:12 PM
Labels: Kylie Minogue, music review
2 comments:
- Patrice said...
I saw her on a talk show recently and it sounded like she's been around for years, but I had never heard of her before.
- November 17, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- bj said...
I don't know her, either. One thing is very obvious...she is BEAUTIFUL. :)
Have a very Happy Thankgiving, Suz.
- November 18, 2012 at 5:47 AM
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- The last stable release, JdeRobot 5.6.2 has been released (2017/12/22): full compatible with ROS Kinetic and new VisualStates tool.
- 2nd edition of Drone Programming Challenge (Spanish) was celebrated inside the National Robotics Workshop (2017/06/09). Follow this video for the summary, a drone (cat) searches and pursues a moving target (mouse).
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JdeRobot includes several robot programming tools and libraries:
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- a camera calibrator
- a tool for tunning color filters
- a library to develop fuzzy controllers, a library for projective geometry and computer vision processing.
JdeRobot is open-source software, licensed as GPL and LGPL. It also uses third-party software like Gazebo simulator, ROS, OpenGL, GTK, Qt, Player, Stage, GSL, OpenCV, PCL, Eigen, Ogre. It is ROS compatible!.
The last stable release is 5.6.2
We are working on:
- Using reconfigurable hardware (FPGAs) in robotics, with new third party open tools like IceStudio
- New tools: VisualStates: it allows visual programming of the robot intelligence with Finite State Machines. It creates a C++ or a Python component from the visual description of the automata.
- New tools: Scratch2JdeRobot: it allows programming of TurtleBot and Drones using Scratch visual language
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Update of underlying infrastructure: jump to Ubuntu 16.04, OpenCV-3, migration to Gazebo-7 simulator (revisit existing plugins and models), PCL-1.8, ICE-3.6, Python-3.5... and update of binary debian packages
Integrating Web technologies: ICE-JS, WebRTC, html5... Web viewers for our robots.
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Anyway, if I don't finish these this month, they'll most likely carry on to August.
First up is Beauty Queens by Libba Bray. I'm hoping to finish this soon because I've already started it - I'm almost 100 pages in. However, if I don't end up getting more drawn into it, I might put it down. So far, it's been really strange but also funny, so I'll see how it goes.
Next I'm hoping to pick up Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. I've heard great things about this series, so assuming that I enjoy the first book, I'll probably continue on with the trilogy this month.
After those, or possibly in between, I think I will read The Maze Runner by James Dashner. I've currently got this from the library, so I may run out of time to read it before it's due back, but hopefully not! Not only have I heard that the first two books in this series are amazing, but I want to read it before the movie (starring Dylan O'Brien) comes out.
On top of these, I need to reread Brooklyn by Colm Toibin and The Quiet American by Graham Greene for school (since I can't remember all the details). Also I've been waiting for Origin (Lux #4) by Jennifer L. Armentrout from the library for a few months and it might arrive for me this month.
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The rains in December gave me hope of catching up on the past two years of
drought. January was the driest on record, which slaps me back to reality. February
has offered a bit of precipitation which offers a glimmer of hope but alas, I think we
are going to have a "normal" rainfall year. Good for us for sure. The hills are green
and the mustard is out like gangbusters. I am reminded of course of a recent joke I
read where a young girl asks her mother what "normal" is. The mother replies, "it's a
setting on the dryer dear".
We have added gypsum and compost to our vineyard and we are getting ready to
prune. I hear around the state that budbreak is early this year due to the warm
weather through the first two months of the year. I anticipate our buds to push
around the 10th of March for our Cabernet Sauvignon.
We are gathering samples and tasting through our barrels. Sorting them out into
their respective blends. I must admit it is a tiresome task but someone's got to do it.
On the agenda are 2014 Sauvignon Blanc and Rose as well as a Patriot Cabernet
Sauvignon and a Merlot blend. Soon to follow will be our Estate Cab Sauv blends that
we all know and love and of course, Chardonnay. Spring will be busy for sure.
I am thankful for any precipitation we can get it the next 2 months. It helps to
replenish our ground water and flush out our soils. Like humans, the dirt needs
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Posted by a Bianca, Attorney at Law, 11 days ago.I had a complex and challenging PERM/Green Card case, which had been mishandled early on by another attorney. A recommendation led me to Debbi Klopman, who stepped in and worked with tremendous speed and diligence to save the situation. I can say with certainty that I have my green card today because of Debbi's efforts. Debbi's experience, professionalism and intimate knowledge of immigration law make her an outstanding attorney, and her dedication, compassion and sincere enthusiasm for her clients make her an absolute pleasure to work with. She worked tirelessly on my case and somehow managed to make the terrible stress of the green card application feel manageable. Her creative problem solving at each stage of the process allowed us to overcome some of the trickier aspects of my case, ultimately leading to success.
I have worked with several good attorneys , but working with Debbi was hands down the best experience I have ever had as a client. This feels especially meaningful considering it was in connection with the most high stakes, anxiety-ridden matter with which I have ever dealt. I've referred others to Debbi Klopman, and will continue to wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend her in future.
Excellent Immigration Attorney
Posted by Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Producer, Antidote Films, 13 days ago.
Over the years I have worked with numerous attorneys in order to procure visas for cast and crew members to work on the films that was producing. Debbi was by far the most diligent, knowledgeable, and persistent attorney that have worked with in this regard. While most attorneys seem content to do as little as possible and produce generic applications, Debbi leaves no stone unturned to make sure that the application is as strong as possible. Given the pressures of making a film and the anxiety provoking nature of needing a visa in order to bring in essential cast and crew to work on the production, Debbi's hard work and insight gave me confidence that we would get the visas we needed.
Excellent! Always on top of the case
Posted by Alex & Ivy, about 1 month ago.
She is very good. She is always on top of my cases. My family and I are very appreciated that our case have been gone so far although our case are very tough to handle. I am strongly recommended her for any immigration case.
Debbi Klopman was the angel lawyer that was sent to help me when I was praying in despair
Posted by Tong Min Tan, 3 months ago.
When I first heard that Debbi Klopman would not take an immigration case that has no chance of success, I knew I have to have her look at my case because that's a lawyer with integrity!!!
She is extremely knowledgeble about the immigration laws even as it changes everyday( you know that's hard work keeping up with all those changes), and she knows every details of the immigration application procedures inside out, so she will tell you exactly what to do/not to do if you want your green card.
As my case dragged on to 6 years due to 9-11 and other policy changes, I started to lose hope and self-doubt cuz there just never seemed to be any sign of light at the other end of tunnel. I would email her all these questions with a bit of my anguish and impatience all over the letter, and she always took the time to patiently answer all my silly questions, and tried to give me encouragement, and she would personally call me of any good news to keep my hopes up in my hours of despair.
Debbi Klopman is an incredible expert in her field, and she's an angel
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The best lawyer I've EVER met! Focused, results orientated, passionate, uniquely different and gifted beyond words!
Posted by CatrinaTiernay, JD, 7 months ago.
Debbi is a rare and unique person, who leaves an unforgettable impression. Meeting her was one of the most fortuitous events of my life. I have an advanced degree and always dreamed of living in NY and working in law. My case was very complex, and previous consultations I had with other attorneys left me feeling even more confused, misguided and hopeless about a successful outcome. Debbi was completely different to any other lawyer I've ever met. She is an incredible strategist and gifted at handling challenging immigration matters. There were so many seemingly insurmountable issues in my case, but step by step Debbi devised a plan to overcome each one (and DID!). The lady is a sheer genius! But what was most touching was the hope she instilled in me. She was never too busy to answer any questions I had, even if it was just to reassure me. I loved how she really included me every step of the way, and made me feel valued and important. She constantly kept me informed during this delicate and sometimes stressful process. I am delighted to announce that my H1B visa was approved today, thanks to Debbi's hard work and unwavering commitment. I am so excited to be going back to NY, and commencing a new job in the civil rights field. I can't thank Debbi enough for all she has done for me. She really cares about people and I highly recommend her for anyone who seeks the best possible outcome, as she is professional, honest, trustworthy and personable to the core.
Diligent, caring and professional
Posted by Tony D, attorney at Law, 8 months ago.
I am writing as an attorney and client. Debbi is one of the rare examples of an attorney who really cares about her clients and her/their success. She is extremely knowledgeable in her area of the law and is willing to admit when there's a colleague who may be better suited for a particular matter–that's honesty and professionalism. It was a pleasure working with her, and it is without reservation that I refer work to her. —————————————————–
Great and highly skilled Immigration attorney
Posted by Eden, 8 months ago. I'm so grateful to have worked with Debbi, not only she helped me and my company with two delicate immigration cases (both resolved), she also guided us through the process with her extensive experience since the first consultation until we succeeded with the cases. She was dedicated, fast, creative and compassionate. I will highly recommend her and I look forward to work with her in the future again.
Great Lawyer
Posted by Sean, 9 months ago.
I'm really grateful to have Debbi as my attorney. In my situation, my case is either being rejected or required more evidence by USCIS. Debbi helps me walk through this with her professional knowledge and passionate to help in a timely manner. Now, my case is approved, and I'm confident recommending Debbi to anyone that needs help on immigration services.
Complex H1b case
Posted by a Immigration client, 9 months ago.
Debbi explained my options regarding visas and we made a decision together on which visa to apply for. Mine was a difficult case, and she worked very thoroughly and very enthusiastically to put together a strong application in a timely manner. She kept me informed during the process and was always available for questions. Her heart is in what she does, and it shows.
Highly Intelligent, passionate, and winning lawyer!
Posted by Andrew Unsworth, Managing Member Delraymar LLC 10 months ago.
Debbi is a winner – a highly intelligent and effective lawyer who is truly passionate about her clients. She was successful in getting my E2 investor's visa approved for my startup business, which requires real expertise. Debbi is a true professional, knows the law and stays abreast of the latest developments in an ever-evolving and often puzzling area of immigration law. I would recommend Debbi without hesitation for even the most complex cases.
Having established some roots in the US, but on H1B status, I lost my job and the options seemed limited to getting another job immediately or packing my bags and getting on the plane. In a panic, I called several lawyers, most brought bad news and had little empathy for my state; few seemed to care and were generally dismissive. I then had the good fortune to be referred to Debbi Klopman. Debbi agreed to meet with me the same day and listened with patience and care, calming me down and giving me hope! She patiently assessed my situation over a couple of hours and quickly developed a strategy for success.
Over several months Debbi guided me through the E2 visa process, which however painful, resulted in a winning outcome. Debbi did such a good job with my case, and was so fastidious with the details, and wise with the positioning that "we" were immediately approved. It really was a team effort from start to finish. In fact, Debbi often drove me to succeed at my business in order to better bolster our case.
The E2 process is very complex undertaking with strict requirements, and in many respects it can be so frustrating that giving up seems the only rational decision. Debbi helped me stay the course through some rocky patches and delivered in the end. Throughout the process Debbi was understanding, always willing to bear the brunt of my very vocal frustrations and talk me off the ledge to get things done. Debbi knows the law, is really smart and was very clever in shaping a case. Most of all, Debbi really cares about her clients and is a genuinely nice person.
She knows what she is doing
Posted by Konstantino, about 12 months ago
My company hired Debbi to handle my H1B Visa extension application and I have to say she knows what she is doing. She handled all that was required in a timely manner and I felt 100% confident that I am going to get the extension. It took less than a week to receive the positive response. I am very satisfied and I would definitely use her services in the future.
Professional Immigration Lawyer
Posted by Maya, about 1 year ago.
I've used Debbi's services few years ago while working with another lawyer. She is the lawyer to go to when you need professional advice. Besides being current on all immigration issues, she truly wants to help her clients. I referred a couple of my friends to her, and will always do it because I trust her.
Thank you
Posted by Quentin Bernard, Fashion Designer about 1 year ago. Debbie,
I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work you have accomplished in order to get my visa in such a short time. When I was offered this position in NY, it felt like I was never going to be able to make it to that country with a proper visa and it was a horrible feeling. You took the time to listen to me, understand my work and also all the personal things going on that happen when one has to move abroad. You gave me hope and helped me in building a strong case that you even got approved straight away! I could not have come up with a case like this if not for the time you spent helping me. Even though I was in Paris and you in new York, it felt like we were working hand in hand and your quick replies meant the world at the time. I am now in NY working in a position I have long looked for and I owe it very much to you. Thank you again, you have strongly helped change my life and did so in such a gentle and professional approach.
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The advancements in computer graphics have led various genres of filmmaking to improve over the years on assorted technical levels. Family films however haven't been one of them. Granted splashy visuals allow for wild flights of fancy like the "Spy Kids" franchise, but more often than not they're being used purely as a gimmick.
Unfortunately these films, like the countless direct-to-video horror and soft core porn movies that get released each year, are also often made on the cheap. Combined with the film's producers always wanting more for their money, the result is a lot of half-assed graphics – those that were cutting edge back in the early 90's but wouldn't pass muster with anyone except anyone who's too young to have entered the education system yet.
I say this because "Firehouse Dog" sets out to be a cute story for the littlies, but ultimately ends up being mildly creepy thanks to its rather ugly terrier often morphing into a physics-defying blurry sprite able to leap through flame-engulfed buildings, go skydiving planes, skateboard in traffic, and ultimately expose political corruption.
With animal protection carefully watching over, anything that this dog has to do involving more than lifting its head seems to involve bad animation – ultimately robbing the film of a genuine appeal (and even suspense) to know that much of the time this ain't a real dog. Maybe the littlies will buy the illusion, but even they will be scratching their heads at a couple of the brown blurs this dog becomes. Or worse, it'll inspire them to start pushing their pets in front of traffic to see them jump over cars.
'Firehouse' is a dog though in more ways than its titular hero and his CG stunt pooch. Rather than being too simple and unappealing for adults, the script actually overdoes it with multiple subplots all running at once – ranging from kiddie friendships to an arsonist real estate scam that echoes "Police Academy VI" (don't ask me how I know that, just take my word for it).
The film is entirely inoffensive and plays it safe throughout, its comedy never devolving much beyond the requisite canine-related puns of recent movie titles or ubiquitous farting jokes – there's at least three at last count. There's some warm stuff about father-son relationships that doting dads will click too, decent supporting talent like Bruce Greenwood and Steven Culp, a young hero and heroine who serves as everything but the love interest (cause girls have cooties), and a soundtrack using any songs it can with dog-related terminology – no surprise that 'Smack My Bitch Up' didn't make it on that list.
The trouble is that even when the dog is real, he has about as much charisma as wet sack. He's not cute, not spunky, and after assorted mutts with such screen presence (Rin Tin Tin, Lassie, Benji, Hooch, Lindsay Lohan), there's absolutely nothing to justify why this wasn't sent direct to video – or hell even made. At 111 minutes long it certainly wears out the welcome mat, and whilst not as offensive as a piss stain on the carpet, this boy does have fleas.


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This trek as the name suggests takes us to the five holy rivers in the Langtang region. The Langtang region is popular among trekkers as it offers a number of tea houses of reasonable quality. The trail becomes more and more remote during this trek as we come across areas rarely visited by other tourists.
The trek takes us across the Tilman high pass (5320m) which offers superb views of snow peaks above 6000m. We also get to observe a variety of wildlife, especially leopards, jackals, bears, mountain thars, pheasants and peacocks during this trek. Our trek starts from Syabrubesi and ends in Chautara and in between we get to mingle with the friendly Tamang and Sherpa people.
After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in.
Note: Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make shorter and longer. We design your holidays accordingly.
Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
Camping equipments: We always provide every guest holiday trek with high qualities equipments: good qualities tent, Gas stove for food prepare, toilets tent and papers, kitchen tent with necessary utensils, Dining tent (for eating), table and chairs as a group, hand clean up towel and soap with tap water, Ice axe and sable.
Accommodation and meals: During camping treks an expert cook accompanies us and serves the best local dishes with different items on our plates. Both food and accommodation during camping treks are our responsibilities. We serve three meals on camping treks.
Breakfast Verities: Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, boil water/different kinds Tibetan bread, toast, omelet fried or scrambled, boil egg, porridge, musli, cornflake, chapatti, jam, honey, pinner butter, rice pudding, pani cake, butter, salami, sinoman role.
Lunch: Juice, tea (black/lemon/coffee), boil water/ sandwich, potato cheaps, different items bread, vegetable, macaroni, chaumin, fried/boil potatoes, plan chapatti, backbeans.
Dinner: Different items Soup, popcorn, prawan, cookies, papad/ local Nepali verities food (Daal/rice/vegetables/meat/pickle), pizza (vegetable/mushroom/chicken), burger, pasta, chicken meat, can meat, veg/non veg momo, spagity, noodles, tuna fish, sasit, spring role.
Desert: tea, coffee, milk, chocolate, boil water, cake, pie, seasonal fruits, tin fruit, mango, apple, banana.
Water: we serve with boil water drink along the trek either you can make tea or coffee for day trip. It should be better to bring good quality water bottle for trek.
Travel Insurances: –
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: –
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore – Tax Jacket with hood).
If you'd prefer to share this Peace Nepal holiday trip with your own group of friends, we've got good news, it's also available as a Private Adventure!, Our Private Adventure specialists are on hand to give you a quote or talk through some different options.
In 2005 I had the honor assisting to build a primary school in Pakuwal Tulo Parsel Nepal, together with a friend and on behalf of the Lions Club Schoorl. Tulo Parsel is the home ground of Nir Bahadur Lama, managing director of Peace Nepal Treks. During the building time I was in close contact with him, and still we are.…


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On one of the days it was clear we needed something fun and festive to perk us up, which is why I pulled out the materials for these Cork Christmas Trees.
They were a quick, easy to assemble craft that definitely has us thinking about Christmas already.
The inspiration came from the Cork Painted Ornaments we made last year. Using flat, cork tiles meant for creating bulletin board spaces we discovered you could easily cut the 1/4 inch tiles with kitchen scissors. For this project we added some wine corks to serve as trunks.
Flat Cork Tiles
Wine corks
Flat gems/sequins
White glue
Kitchen scissors (or other rugged scissors)
permanent marker/pencil
First I used the permanent marker to trace Christmas tree shapes onto the cork. I then used the kitchen scissors to cut the shapes out. Using the serrated knife (a bread knife works well) I cut the wine corks in half.
The next part proved to be a little trickier. Using a large knife I cut two small, parallel lines into the top of the cork. Using a slightly smaller knife I carefully dug out the space between the two lines. Please note- all of the cutting jobs are definitely meant to be grown-up tasks and should be done carefully.
Now the boys could decorate their trees. Using the small Elmer's glue squeezers they carefully decorated the fronts of their trees with the gems.
They each had their own process for gluing the gems on. Big Brother decided to look for "Christmas" colored gems while Little Brother looked for ones he really liked. They both added quite a few gems to their trees.
We then decided it was best to let the glue dry before we stood the trees up.
Once the glue was dry on the tree I used the hot glue gun to add a small line of glue into the space on the small cork half. I placed the tree standing up vertically into the glue. In just a few moments we had sparkly, standing trees.
There's something I just love about how the gems stand out on the cork. For now we've only made a few of them, but I love the idea of making a whole forest of little, sparkly trees.
Where might you decorate with these in your house?


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Monday, February 10, 2014
Bruny Island and a light leak
After half a day in Hobart we took the ferry to Bruny island. The sun was shining and we got more and more excited while waiting in line to get onto the ferry which seemed particularly busy before the public holiday. Setting slowly over we could feel how our little holidays were about to beging and how we left the busy city times behind us. On Bruny island we got welcomed by wide meadows, cottages here and there, cherry signs, lots of sheep and more water and sun. After reaching our cottage, which was overlooking the sea and was placed up on a hill, we very quickly unpacked the wine and cheese we bought and enjoyed the amazing view before we got back in starting to make dinner and started the board game adventures.
I am still getting used to my new camera and while being on a bush walk trying to rewind a full film I opened it too early even though I was sure that I had completely rewinded back. Well, I guess also some light leaks have their charme....
5 comments :
- Anna Conway said...
Really great photos!!!
- February 11, 2014 1:52 AM
- querido diário said...
A M3,what a dream :)
beautiful place,i love light leaks they make smile!
- February 13, 2014 7:58 AM
- a l m a . said...
deine bilder sind ein traum!
- February 13, 2014 9:05 AM
- Trixi said...
Wunderschön, und irgendwie so lebendig mit den tollen Farben und dem Light Leak.
Irgendwann möchte ich da auch mal hin :)
- February 13, 2014 7:36 PM
- Barbara Ismailovic said...
colors are amazing
- February 16, 2014 7:11 AM
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Last Saturday, I got to do something I have been dying to do since moving to Kuwait: attend a Kuwaiti wedding.
There is something fundamentally appealing to me about foreign weddings. Having been to about a dozen weddings in the US, I know what to expect. On the other hand, getting the opportunity to take a glimpse into another culture's beliefs about love, wedding rituals, and style of dress is incredible. While in Ecuador, I went to a wedding and, to be honest, was a bit disappointed. The wedding was great and there was a fun gathering (with delicious cuy [cooked guinea-pig]) following the ceremony, but overall, it didn't feel much different than an American wedding. I knew that, on the other hand, Saturday's wedding would definitely be different than any of the six US weddings I have participated in, and boy, was I right. Continue reading


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Nutrition Power
Download the Pistachio Fact Sheet
Good things come in small packages and the nutrition benefits of pistachios are no exception. It's not surprising pistachios have been considered beneficial to health for centuries by societies all over the world.1 Not only are pistachios a source of many essential vitamins and minerals, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein and fiber, but pistachios also provide an array of phytochemicals, a wide variety of compounds made by plants that may help to promote health and well-being.1, 2, 3
• A one-ounce serving of pistachios equals 49 nuts, which is more nuts per serving than any other snack nut.
• Pistachios are a naturally cholesterol-free and sodium-free food that contains 13 grams of fat per serving, the majority of which (11.5 grams) comes from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fat contributes only 1.5 grams per serving.
• One serving of pistachios has as much potassium (290mg, 8% of the Daily Value) as a half of a large banana (250 mg, 7% of the Daily Value) and 3 grams of filling fiber.
In a study published November 20, 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers looked at the association of eating nuts with total and cause-specific mortality among 76,464 women in the Nurses' Health Study and 42,498 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Eating nuts, including tree nuts (such as pistachios, almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, and walnuts), as part of a healthy diet was associated with decreased risk of death in both men and women, especially due to cancer, heart disease and respiratory disease.4 This is the largest study to date to examine the relation between nut consumption and total mortality.


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I'm just popping in to say hello, and to share some more lovely images with you. These are all from Silverbluestar's photostream (the same place I sourced these early 20th century images). These are mostly from the 20s and 30s, and once again, I just don't get tired of looking at these. I didn't even notice the lady bits in one image until about the fifth time I looked at it, I was so distracted with the vivid and enchanting colors and scenery!
|I just love this one. If I had a place to decorate, I would frame it.
|By Brunelleschi, 1925.
|By Brunelleschi, 1926.
|By Brunelleschi, 1927.
|By Coppa, 1923.
|By Corbella, 1925.
|By Meschini, 1916.
|By Meschini, 1930. I want that coat.
|By Meschini, 1938.
Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!
- Emily


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Hook number 1.75; 2 beads with a diameter of 5 mm old silver color.
Loops in knitting: Air. loop, a column with nakida, Conn. column.
Density knitting: 31 p. 9 and p. = 10 x 10 cm.
Start from the top yoke circular rows.
Link chain of 169 abstentions. n., to close the circle. Comm. column and knit circle. rows according to the diagram 1.
After 16 p. start the separation of loops for the sleeves, the forehand and back trail. follows: 3 for each motif pattern sleeves, front - and back motif 3 - 3 motive.
Front and back , carrying between 14 abstentions. f. for the armhole, knit according to the scheme 2 circle. series.
After 35 p. from start to finish.
Border: Knit according to Scheme 03 around the bottom of the tunic, completing 14 of pattern motifs.
Sleeves: continue in those places where they were separated for sleeves and knit by the scheme 03 circular rows.Second sleeve perform similarly.
Cord: double thread to link a chain of Air. n. long and 1.60 m stretch between the loops of the 24th row. Add beads to the tips of the cord.
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Behaviour/Inclusion Mentor
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- £70 - £110 per day
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- 16 Apr 2018
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- 16 May 2018
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- Gavin Doyle
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- Full time
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- Job vacancy
Inclusion/behaviour mentors for a great school in South East London, these posts will full time and permanent basis. The role be working as part of the inclusion team to reduce barriers to learning by providing support and guidance to students. The appointed person will aim to work with students who need engaging, encouragement of participation, enhance individual learning and raise aspirations to achieve their full potential. The school is keen to meet people ASAP in regards to this role, as its starts ASAP.
The school opened in September 2013 with the ambition to become an outstanding local school. In a short space of time, the school has already become the school of choice for many families in our local community, and they provide a unique education to the children that they serve. They aim to be one of the best schools in the country, renowned for delivering outstanding academic results, developing world-class opportunities for their students and staff, and ensure a global outlook and high aspiration in every student, regardless of their background. Everyone in the school community holds the unshakeable belief that every child can achieve their full potential given the right support and challenge.
The successful applicant must:
- Experience of working with secondary school age pupils.
- Background from working in schools, youth work, SEN, social care, inclusion or mentoring.
- Able to motivate pupils on 1:1 basis as well in groups.
- Work pupils from a range of different backgrounds
- Able to act as a positive role model
Applications are welcome from candidates from a variety backgrounds who are keen to work in a secondary school environment and have a positive influence on the pupils they work with. Ideally be educated to degree level but this is not essential. Able to engage and motivate pupils to be successful in school.
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Blouse of Cléo de Mérode (by Au Bon Marché) circa 1900, Collection of the Palais Galliera - Photo : © Katerina Jebb / The Impossible Wardrobe, 2012
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'Sons of Anarchy' Review: "John 8:32″
'Sons of Anarchy' season 6 roars out its ninth episode of the year, "John 8:32," as Tara's elaborate plan begins to unravel, while Jax takes a bold new strategy to get the persistent DA Patterson (CCH Pounder) away from prosecuting SAMCRO..
Last week's 'Sons of Anarchy' episode "Los Fantasmas" saw DA Patterson pressuring both Nero and SAMCRO to give up a shooter, while Gemma learned the truth about Tara's deception, so how does "John 8:32" keep the season rolling? Will 'Sons of Anarchy' season 6 finally mark the end for SAMCRO?
Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about 'Sons of Anarchy' season 6 episode 9, "John 8:32!"
In the morning, Gemma decides to give prayer a try, before Nero wakes and she fills him in on the drama with Tara. Meanwhile, Jax decides to come clean with Tara about Clay's plan with the Irish, acknowledging that he understands the distance growing between them. Across town, Patterson assures Roosevelt that she has no intention of quitting her pursuit of SAMCRO, instructing a tail be placed on Jax Teller at all times.
Jax arrives to the club's makeshift parlor home, eying a mysterious young girl waiting near their motor pool, before Unser arrives looking to talk about the situation with Gemma. The pair are soon interrupted by the sounds of the girl attacking one of bikes outside, before Jax gives chase, but is forced to let the girl go when a crowd of Charming residents gather for the commotion. Over in prison, Clay sits down to a prison mass, scheming something with one of the Irish inmates.
The club identifies the girl as Brooke Putner, daughter to a worker from Oswald construction and a woman who died in the pileup caused by John Teller's death years earlier. Adding complications to matters, Roosevelt arrives to inform Jax of his impending tail, while Charles Barosky calls the boys away on urgent business. Meanwhile, Lowen and Tara fill out the required forms for her divorce to Jax, though when Lowen points out that any of Tara's potential actions in faking her pregnancy would make another felony, Tara brushes off her concerns.
Clay makes a scene at the prison mass, declaring himself the reverend of the hour before biting off a guard's nose to get put in solitary. Meanwhile at Diosa, Jax brushes off Nero's attempts to talk about the situation with Gemma, before Barosky and Collette arrive to announce that Patterson has squeezed their businesses in pursuit of Jax. Gemma arrives, revealing to Jax that Nero offered himself up to satisfy Patterson's gun charges, for which Jax realizes that the DA will keep pursuing them, and calls a meeting.
Jax first arrives at the home of Brooke's father Gary Putner, who explains that they recently lost the house, and Brooke came across clippings about her mother's death that led her to SAMCRO. Seeing what the family has been through, Jax refuses to accept the man's money to pay for the bikes, noting that his late wife looks familiar from her photos. Meanwhile, Nero pays a visit to Tara to smooth things over with Gemma, though Tara quickly grows defensive and reveals to him that Gemma killed John Teller, and had Clay placed behind bars before he came along.
In a different part of the hospital, Gemma corners Margaret Murphy in Tara's office, managing to deduce from the woman's defensive reactions that Tara indeed faked the pregnancy with Margaret's help. Elsewhere, following a vote from the club, Jax visits DA Patterson directly and offers to deliver Gaalan O'Shea with a shipment of guns, in exchange for full immunity for SAMCRO and his wife. Patterson questions if Jax can deliver what he claims, but ultimately agrees to accept the mutually beneficial deal, vowing revenge if Jax fails her.
Jax meets with Oswald to ask for assistance with the man's employee Putnam losing his house, offering support in Oswald's eventual bid for mayor, before Tara's frantic phone message calls him away. Meanwhile in isolation, the prison doctor manages to sneak Clay a cell to call the Irish, the intended purpose of his stunt, before the attacked guards are given a chance to take their revenge on Clay.
Over at Diosa, Jax surprises Nero with a right cross for harassing his wife, after Jax had forbidden family matters from complicating their business deals, and the two brawl across the kitchen. Gemma and Happy eventually break up the fight, after which Nero reveals that Gemma too has suffered to protect Jax, having been forced into sex with Clay for the prison guards' disturbed pleasure. Gemma explains to Jax that Margaret Murphy confirmed Tara to have lied about her pregnancy in a bid to divorce him and take the boys, though he should find someone else that he'd believe to confirm it.
That night, Unser ushers Lowen into his trailer, before Jax emerges from the bathroom to confront her at gunpoint. Terrified, Lowen confirms that Tara intends to divorce him and take the boys, though she can't 100% confirm Tara faked the pregnancy and miscarriage. Jax ultimately lets Lowen leave, agreeing to Unsers's terms of nonviolence, while Lowen flees in her car and calls Tara. Elsewhere, Nero asks Gemma if she killed John Teller, to which she relates the entire history of John's life with the Sons, dealings with the Irish, and descent into manifesto madness. Gemma admits to condoning Clay's murder of Jon, something she'd never even told her son in its entirety.
Jax returns to the parlor to find Brooke waiting to apologize for her earlier actions, curious about why Jax went out of his way to help their family keep their home, as Jax admits he wanted to say sorry to a mother. Brooke leaves the shop, passing a homeless woman who bears a striking resemblance to her purportedly dead mother, while Tara sings a lullaby to Thomas at home, clutching a gun in anticipation of Jax's arrival
'Sons of Anarchy' has definitely bounced all over the place this season, no doubt in part due to Donal Logue's unintentionally early exit as the year's villain, and such oddly diversionary episodes as Venus Van Dam ('Justified''s Walton Goggins) return. That said, the last two hours in particular have shed a great deal of light into the conflicts ahead for the final hours of the penultimate season, which continually prove compelling, if a little implausible.
Maggie Siff has been especially strong as Tara this past season, both in selling the character's dedication to her cause, as well as the increased fray that leads her into such desperate measures as preparing a gun against her husband. As had been noted in recent weeks, Tara isn't especially wrong for her taking desperate means to get her children away from such a violent lifestyle, but the character has become altogether warped by the fragility of the world around her, now finding herself backed in a corner the series may well pluck her out of regardless.
The same goes for Katey Sagal's Gemma, who becomes the first of many mirror moments to turn her gaze outward, giving a brief attempt at prayer before Nero wakes. The hour feels especially ripe with symbolism this week, as we hear the preacher discussing "John 8:32" as the power of truth, while both Jax and Patterson make mention of their difficulty looking in the mirror, and Jax later notes to Brooke his desire to apologize to a mother, the way he'd so spectacularly failed with Tara and his own mother.
'Sons of Anarchy' at its weakest feels especially scattershot, with the Brooke b-story once again threatening to take us out of the story altogether, though the brief interlude ends up informing Jax's own larger revelation about the lengths people go to for family. To turn matters back toward Gemma, tonight we see another long-awaited milestone for the series, similar to Jax's plea to the other charters to reject guns, as Gemma finally delivers her uninterrupted perspective on John Teller's murder.
We're hard-pressed to say if the final four episodes of the season have us more concerned for Tara or for the club in general, the way Jax offers up the True IRA to satisfy Patterson's vendetta, but the stronger focus has returned a sense of urgency to the season that had been absently missed among all of Lee Toric's madness, and the rampant destruction.
What say you? Did you get your fill of road-rashing 'Sons of Anarchy' action? What did you think about tonight's all-new episode, "John 8:32"? Join us next week for another all-new 'Sons of Anarchy' recap of "Huang Wu," and stay tuned as we bring you additional coverage on tonight's episode with series creator Kurt Sutter!


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Within the FDJ it is said she was very successful as the secretary of propaganda under her local chapter from where she grew up.
Her first political appointment in office under the Democratic Awakening Party was by Wolfgang Snur who was forced to resign in 1990 after it being known he was an informer for the Stasi along with being a security advisor for them.
With all of this being said it is no wonder why she is a useful tool for the European Union or why she is the treasonous leader of Germany letting it being invaded by thousands of foreign invaders.
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the movement was intended to promote Marxist–Leninist ideology among East Germany's young people,
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Although Mielke's Stasi was superficially granted independence in 1957, until 1990 the KGB continued to maintain liaison officers in all eight main Stasi directorates, each with his own office inside the Stasi's Berlin compound, and in each of the fifteen Stasi district headquarters around East Germany.[12] Collaboration was so close that the KGB invited the Stasi to establish operational bases in Moscow and Leningrad to monitor visiting East German tourists and Mielke referred to the Stasi officers as "Chekists of the Soviet Union".[12] In 1978, Mielke formally granted KGB officers in East Germany the same rights and powers that they enjoyed in the Soviet Union.[12]


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The Enterprise Strikes Back - New media is invading the corporate network
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In the 90's Mel Gibson movie, the good guy wants to get even. In my case, IT managers in the field wanted to give me a heads-up on what's really going on as video, podcasts and other media continue to flood enterprise routers and servers.
Last December I wrote about the economic impact of social media invading corporate networks:
Media within the enterprise has come of age after a series of landmark multi-billion dollar acquisitions including Google buying YouTube for $1.65bn, eBay acquiring Skype for $2.6bn and News Corp's $580m purchase of MySpace. . .The IT services market will be worth nearly $1 Trillion by 2011 . . . The once separate domains of IT and media have become intertwined and now form part of this massive spend.
However, it wasn't until I got the inside story from three IT and technology directors at Proctor and Gamble, SAP, and B2B software innovator Cincom that the gap between theory and practice became pronounced. Coming from those living this migration process on a daily basis, the insights are more dramatic—and more instructive than I could have imagined. (for the full update, read my latest column in Silicon.com (CNET) ...


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SMS-based one-time passwords are a second line of defense for online banking. The stakes are high, though, so the bad guys keep inventing new ways to subvert such -SMS-based systems. Read More »


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