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Do you hold a special interest for watching reptiles and other wild animals that too in their natural habitat? If yes, then planning a tour to Orissa is worth a visit for you. The wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of Orissa is an ideal place to watch the scrolling snakes on the ground, hear the soothing sound of birds in the forest and witness an elegant looks of other resident and migratory species of animals.
If you are a real bravo and wish to have a close watch over the snake, reptiles and other wild animals in their natural habitat, then travel with us to some of the best wildlife destinations of Orissa which are worth visiting. At Tour My India, we offer an exclusive Snake Tour to Orissa that will allow you to explore a wide variety of snakes along with other wilds in woods. Have a look at our tour itinerary to find out the places you will be covering and satisfying your lust for the best wildlife sightseeing.


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This blog is an informative, interactive journey through the legal life of Kelly Ayotte. Not the life you hear about in most major media, but the dirty, seamy underside..... The fish rots at the head: Good ol' Grand Cayman Carbon-Bag Kelly even ignored her Senior Attorney on filing Amicus in Mass v. EPA, 127 U.S. 1438 (2007) read the emails here.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
KingCast, William Alleman and a whole bunch of other people tell New Hampshire Law Enforcment: "We're done with the bullshit."
The Soup Dragons - I'm Free (feat Junior Reid) by 80Srules
Ahhh.... the Soupdragons and Junior Reid, a classic. I'm free to be who I choose.... any old time.... Anyway, that email is relative to my ongoing request for a simple investigation into the forgery of my name to a mortgage and the use of U.S. telephone lines to obtain money using said forged signature. As to my complaint, Kelly Ayotte couldn't get it done as AG in 2003 nor has she been able to bust a grape as a U.S. Senator. Yet we are somehow inherently supposed to put our trust in her to address serious national and international monetary and Civil Rights issues? Yah, right. This chicka is one bought-and-sold big money honey that's for certain.
Related: William Alleman dismissal.
Related: Two visits to Senator Kelly Ayotte's office in 2011.
Related: Kelly Ayotte fails at town hall meeting on Occupy Wall Street Question.
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March 18, 2004 -- The increasing use of antidepressants in children -- and associated worry among some -- is not unique to the U.S. Italian health officials are the latest to express worry over kids being prescribed these drugs.
"The concern is due to the fact that the data supporting the effectiveness and the safety of antidepressant therapy in children and adolescents are still limited -- in particular regarding SSRIs," Antonio Clavenna, MD, tells WebMD. "As a consequence, there is a growing number of youths exposed to medications that could cause harm or be ineffective."
Clavenna, of the Laboratory for Mother and Child Health at Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research in Milan, is worried because his research team notes a nearly fivefold increase in SSRI use among children and teens in Italy in recent years. After reviewing prescription records of more than 500,000 young patients in 2000, he reports in this week's British Medical Journal that three in 1,000 Italian youths take antidepressants -- two thirds of them teenage girls.
Worldwide Use
As in the U.S. and elsewhere, most are being prescribed popular SSRI antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, and Celexa, which are proven to help adult depression. But some charge there is little evidence of their safety and effectiveness for childhood depression -- but plenty of controversy.
Last summer, health officials in the U.K. and Canada banned the use of Paxil in patients under age 18 after British researchers noted a higher suicide rate among depressed youths taking it. An FDA panel followed with a warning in February -- recommending that the FDA put out a stronger warning about the risk of suicide in kids who take antidepressants.
Since then, the FDA has been examining that and other data, and is expected to decide this summer about the use of antidepressants -- and especially SSRIs -- in children. FDA-designated researchers are now analyzing 24 studies involving more than 4,000 depressed children and nine antidepressants. Some studies suggest the drugs increase suicide risk, while others find no such evidence. In fact, one linked widespread use of SSRIs to a reduced suicide rate in Australia.
Although most SSRIs are not specifically approved as a childhood depression treatment, worldwide, they are considered the first line of defense against depression in all age groups. Prozac is the only SSRI specifically approved by the FDA for use in those under 18.
Two FDA advisory panels met last month to hear from experts and parents, some detailing their children's suicides after starting SSRI treatment and others claiming that the controversial drugs had saved their kids' lives.
Medication Better Than Taking No Action
At least 1 million children and teens in the U.S. are currently taking SSRIs for depression, says child and adolescent psychiatrist David Fassler, MD, who testified before the FDA panels as an expert for the American Psychiatric Association. In the U.S., childhood depression affects about one in 20 kids -- and about one-third of them will attempt suicide at some point during the course of their illness, regardless of their medication.
"Probably the worst thing parents can do if they suspect their child has depression is nothing at all; the biggest risk is to be left untreated," he tells WebMD. "The FDA is doing the right thing, because this is a very serious issue and we don't want to make a mistake in either direction. But with all this media attention, sometimes I am concerned that parents may become reluctant to get any help for their kids."
His advice: "If you see signs that your child might be depressed or you are concerned, get a good evaluation from a trained mental health professional," says Fassler, of the University of Vermont. "There are treatments other than medication. Certain forms of psychotherapy, on their own, are very effective."
Even with medication, he says counseling should be part of a multi-pronged approach to effective treatment; often, it's not. "But in my own review of data, I'm not convinced there is an increased risk of suicide from SSRI use."
And he's not alone. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry says SSRIs can be effective in treating childhood depression. And in January, an American College of Neurophsychopharmacology Task Force found no evidence of an SSRI-suicide link after reviewing clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and toxicology results from autopsies of teenaged suicide victims. Its review of 49 adolescent suicides indicated that 24% of those kids had been prescribed antidepressants, but none had any trace of SSRIs in their system at the time of their death.
Still, Clavenna has other concerns. "Apart from the risk of suicide, evidence is lacking on long-term safety," he tells WebMD. "Unfortunately, the clinical trials performed so far followed children for only a few weeks of therapy, so data regarding long-term safety are lacking. At least two months is needed to evaluate the effects of treatment on depressive symptoms.
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John Parker
Human male Hunter
Physical Description:
Race: Human
Sex: Male
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Olive green
Height: 5'11
Weight: 180lbs
Age: 20
Clothing: Red Tunic, Breastplate, Feathered cap, Black Fingerless Gloves, Archery Brace, black boots, Holy symbol (necklace), Black pants.
John Parker is a rich boy who hails from Leerland. His parents made a fortune selling off the last of the timber on their lands during this economic boom and they've been living the good life ever since. Parker had his own path to forge and took what money his parents would give him and decided to blaze a trail with is trusty timberwolf Luna at his side. So far they've managed to make a name for themselves as monster-slayers for hire, taking on small bands of kobolds and the like that dare tunnel themselves out of the underground. Parker and Luna are not to be trifled with. Able to get the better of any foe, their tandem tactics confuse their prey and ultimately lead to their demise, as the pair rain blows with fang and steel on helpless prone targets.
Parker doesn't worship a particular deity. Too many warring gods to see who the victor will be. Should one choose him, he'll know that one has an eye for talent and will (likely) serve faithfully.
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Episode 15: Jane Bolander
"If you believe in yourself and don't compromise your morals, you will gain respect."
Jane Bolander, Founder/CEO, JSY Public Relations, on Fighting Leukemia and Running A Sports PR Firm
Jane Bolander broke barriers as one of the first Asian women to enter the sports public relations industry when she founded her own firm, JSY Public Relations, in 2005. As CEO and Founder of JSY PR, Jane and her colleagues strive to gain the best national exposure for their clients, which include famous sports celebrities like Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony and Steve Nash. JSY PR also work on other initiatives such as charitable foundations and community organization.
Jane's world changed on December 26th, 2015. She was diagnosed with leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant fast. Jane is fighting for her life right now and is waiting for her transplant. But that hasn't slowed her down on chasing her goals.
Podcast Details
Find out from the podcast how Jane:
- Overcame hurdles and built credibility as an Asian woman in the world of sports PR
- Was influenced by her Taiwanese immigrant parents
- Preserved professionalism in her career and stayed true to her authentic self while also allowing the rebel in her to come out
- Realized that she was undercharging for her work
- Learned to be vulnerable and asked for help
- Discovered that she had leukemia
- Shares her perspective in how one can be supportive with friends or loved ones who are battling a serious illness
- Had to educate herself and the Asian community on bone marrow transplants, plan bone marrow donor drives, and encourage others to sign up to be donors through the Asian American Donor Program (AADP)
- Has a new found appreciation for her neighbors and community
"I am scared to die...sometimes you just want to tell people how you feel, be heard and have your feelings be validated...You just want someone to ask you more questions and listen."- Jane Bolander
As I was interviewing Jane, I was in awe of her relentless spirit. She exuded a positive energy in spite of having to confront her own mortality. You can save someone's life with just one swab of the cheek. Please sign up to be a donor at BeTheMatch.org or AADP.org.
View Jane Yin Bolander's Story on AADP.org
About Jane
Jane Bolander began her Public Relations career sixteen years ago as a freelance writer for arts and entertainment publications. Working on a piece about NBA star Yao Ming garnered Jane the attention to land a position in the marketing department of BDA Sports Management.
She was the Director of Public Relations and worked with 25 NBA athletes, such as Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire, on PR, Marketing Support, Community Relations and Charitable Endeavors.
In early 2005, Jane launched JSY Public Relations, which focuses on public relations, marketing and charitable giving. She and her colleagues at JSY strive to gain the best national exposure for their clients, create strategic partnerships, cultivate marketing opportunities, plan special events, fundraisers, youth camps and develop charitable foundations and initiatives. They have worked with clients like Amar'e Stoudemire, Lance Briggs, Troy Polamalu, Marshawn Lynch, Malcolm Smith, Amel Larrieux, Anna Rawson, Smokey Robinson, Ameriie and more.
Six years ago, JSY expanded with two new divisions:JSY Events and JSY Giving. JSY Giving helps athletes start their own non-profit efforts, handles fundraising, grant-writing, development and other functions related to non-profit management. JSY Giving handles public relations strategy, fundraising and events management for several major national and global non-profits.


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You are Invited to WREATHS across AMERICA Ceremony & Wreath Making Event
Wednesday December 12th , 2018 at 6:00 pm
Learn the meaning of a Veterans wreath and help assemble wreaths for local heroes that have Fallen.
It will be a wonderful evening of family, friends & fellowship helping the community and honoring our Armed Forces. All wreaths for local legions & grave sites will be created and distributed during this event. Please reserve your spot and your wreath kit no later than November 27.
Please RSVP by visiting and filling out the form on www.DriveBaylor.com/Wreaths or by calling 812.623.2020.
We hope that you will join Baylor Trucking as they REMEMBER, HONOR, & TEACH.
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Ibec welcomes right budget
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has described Budget 2016 as the right budget for the country, at the right time. It said USC reductions will reduce the marginal tax rate below the psychologically important 50%, and said the reduction in capital gains tax and a new self-employed tax credit make it the best budget for entrepreneurs in a decade. It's a pro-business, pro-jobs budget.
Ibec's South East Regional Director, John Farrell said: 'The budget is right for the economy at this time and signals a new phase of economic development. The crisis is behind us and we are planning ahead. The Government has taken on board the concerns of business, reduced the marginal tax rate and encouraged private investment.'
'The USC cut will reduce the marginal tax rate below 50%. It is still very high, but we are moving in the right direction. No worker, no matter what they earn, should pay over half their marginal income in tax. A reduced rate will make it more attractive to take a job, accept a promotion and do overtime.'
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SQUIRREL MONKEY - Wooden Wall Art
SQUIRREL MONKEY - Wooden Wall Art
A leaping squirrel monkey to hang on your wall. Cut from 3mm birch plywood and hand painted by Abigail with acrylic paint with additional detail in pencil crayon. He measures 24cm length (tail to outreached paw). Hook on the back to hang on the wall (hammer and nail required!) and signed by Abigail. You may not receive the one photographed so please expect some variation as a hand painted piece.
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Brian Jonestown Massacre - What You Isn't
Name: Brian Jonestown MassacreTrack name: What You Isn't Hometown: Newport Beach, California Who? The one and only Anton Newcombe. Why now? The psych pioneers return with new album Revelation on 19 May, featuring this track. The band tour the UK in July. Hear more: Brianjonestownmassacre.com


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It certainly does feel like hubby, JJ and I have been physically active the last couple of weekends. Not sure how we got caught up with all the running and cycling, but we're all actually enjoying every minute of it I promise you!
September 6, 2014 hubby and I entered and completed our second Duathlon this year. Momentum Health Oatwell powered by PeptoPro started a new series this year to cater for the avid cyclist and runners out here in Gauteng. It's been a great series thus far, with the last race in the series taking place October 25, 2014. I've found the races to be both challenging to the beginner and the more experienced athlete. It caters more for the lovers of the bush as the cycling is Mountain Biking and the running is Trail. It is definitely ideal for the family to spend some quality time outdoors. There are races for kids with their own bikes, mom, dad and the teenagers who don't believe they are kids anymore. If there's a parent that doesn't want to ride nor run with a child too young to participate, they have activities to keep the children entertained too.
We will definitely be participating next year too!
If you're out here next year .. why not give it a try too? It's an amazing way to keep the family fit and health!
Last weekend was a busy one in terms of running at least. Saturday morning I woke up and did the local Parkrun. I didn't manage to break through my 30 minute barrier yet, but it was fun. I met up with Stephan and Lucy there too, we all ended up running at our own pace and meeting up again at the finish line. If you haven't done one yet, what exactly are you waiting for already! Either visit the Parkrun official website to see where the nearest one to you is, or ask around the office. I have no doubt someone is either doing the run every weekend or is able to direct you to who is 🙂 It is such a great family event, with no pressure from anyone, other than yourself, to get active and enjoy the outdoors!
Sunday morning there was to be no lazing around either, we participated in the 4th Annual Douglasdale Community Police Forum Fun Run . Yep, this was another family fun-filled event. It turned out to be an amazing learning curve for me, where my new-found love for running is concerned.
Hubby and JJ entered the 5km Walk while I did the 5Km run. I found the route contained just the right amount of challenge with a mix of flat runs and hills. My education came when we hit the first up-hill. I confirmed that it is certainly a mind over matter challenge here. The minute I saw the hill, my mind switched off and told the rest of me that it wasn't going to happen today. No way were my legs going to carry my body up that hill! This topped by the vision of a multitude of other individuals in the race walking the hill just didn't help!
During the initial phase of the race, I had run alongside a woman. I don't know her from anywhere. However, we seemed to be running at the same pace for a while then somehow I left her behind me. I had no clue how far behind me she was either. Suddenly from behind me I see her alongside me as I walked up the hill. Very sternly she tells me to get my ass into gear and run the hill! I'm like .. lady there ain't no way I'm gonna run it! For a second I thought she would have just left me and carried on. NO! She would NOT give up so easily! Not missing a beat, she turns to me and tells me words that I will hold onto at every uphill going forward. She said to me "Don't look up, look down as the road looks flat then and you WILL run the hill!" Trues BOB! I ran the long and short hills left in the race and all the way to the finish! I didn't walk again and kept pace with the stranger woman that shared this running tip with me! I am grateful lady!
If like me you're struggling the uphills .. why not give this tip a try to see if it helps you?
Turns out after the race was done that I need to make more of an effort to run in the week too. It's the only way I'm going to enjoy the weekend runs more. Right now I have fun, but I find that I can struggle some from time to time. So, for the next week that's my goal and it seems to be working. I ran my first, yes flat, 10km that wasn't in a race last night in roughly 58 minutes. I was thrilled but hubby wouldn't let me enjoy the moment. Very quickly stated that it was on a treadmill and not quite reality. I get his point .. but hey let me enjoy the fact that I managed to run it all on a treadmill with no break .. reality or not.. it was an achievement for me .. and my Nike+!
It's only been roughly 4 months that I've started all this long distance running, and to be honest I'm enjoying it a lot more than I ever thought I would be.
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Priestly Hierarchy in the Temple of Baal–Part 2
Part one of the priestly hierarchy in the Temple of Baal presented an overview of the priestly hierarchy in the Temple of Baal. This post focuses on the conjurors, shogols and aryfs who follow the same path to apprenticeship. The last post in this series gives more details on the Kerta and the Adorant.
Conjurors, Shogols and Aryfs
Men and women who wish to become a conjuror, shogol or aryf (alternate spelling is Arif) undergo an initial evaluation to determine if they are fit to spend the next four to five years of their lives as an apprentice to a first priest. An apprentice undergoes a rigorous physical formation and training in the martial arts. Furthermore, he must memorize the long history of the Temple and become thoroughly familiar with the local customs, politics, and economy of the known kingdoms, for the priests of Baal can be deployed anywhere in the known world. Lastly, he receives a basic training in the art of healing.
When the high priest deems that they are ready, the apprentices are sent to Babylon and are cross-examined by the Council of Baal, which meets twice a year. If rejected, they can choose to join the High Riders or the diplomatic corps. If accepted, they become an aspirant to a high priest and spend at least two years studying the style of magic practiced by their order and must pass two stringent examinations in Babylon. The majority fail. The few chosen ones are elevated to the dignity of a minor priest. The others become servants for life.
When an aspirant is elevated to the dignity of a minor priest, he is allowed to perform the simplest of spells. After years of training, talented aspirants spend a week in the Temple of Babylon, sitting at the edge of the Arayat, the mysterious Spell World. Those who survive and are deemed sane by a council of priests receive the title of Confirmed Priest-- or simply priest -- of Baal with the right to perform any magical act the Temple permits.
Many of the priests are assigned to minor temples and enjoy a comfortable and respectful existence away from the deadly ambitions that rule Babylon. Those who aspire to be high priests must train relentlessly to master the secret art of Baal.
But the magic of Baal is deadly.
A minute mistake can result in massive destruction or the spill-over of magic spells into the natural world with irreparable consequences. Thus, these ambitious priests want to find a high priest to train under. Since there are far fewer high priests than priests, competition is fierce and deadly. A priest who does not have the support and protection of several high priests in the Temple will have to be patient and extremely prudent to avoid dying by the undetectable shont poison, or assassinated, or sold into slavery by powerful competitors.
The lucky candidates are assigned to a major temple and receive the dubious title of priest-in-training until the high priest deems the progress of his protege sufficient to warrant the title of second priest. A Second Priest can then advance to the position of first priest, who is allowed to assist the high priest in all but the most demanding spells.
This progression is deliberately slow, and, save a few exceptions such as Bahiya, can take up to twenty years.


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'Ghost' Photobombs Tourists' Selfie at Myrtles Plantation
A photograph posted to the Myrtles Plantation Facebook page on Monday purports to show an image of a ghost appearing behind a group of women taking a selfie outside of the historic building. Thousands of internet users have viewed the photograph, and speculation regarding the origin of the ghostly face in the window ranges from Photoshop to a spiritual presence.
The Myrtles Plantation was built in 1796 in St. Francisville, Louisiana, and has a long history of ghostly phenomena. Perhaps its most famous undead resident is a supposed former slave named Chloe, who, legend has it, accidentally poisoned the children of the house's owner; although there are no historical records to support this claim. Despite this, many other tales of paranormal activity have been told about the plantation, and visitors flock to it in order to investigate its reputedly haunted grounds for themselves.


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May God's blessing be upon you as you offer your gift of photography and presentation of image to the praise of his glory,
Tom Grosh
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Graduate & Faculty Ministry
As always I love looking at your work. It is great when 2 friends have such passion serving God is reflected in their work. Blessings to you Marci and the lives that you touch!ReplyDelete
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most of you must already know (who uses pottermore and playstation home) about the new location, you can go to your own common room, explore the great hall and have charms class practice wingardium leviosa, you're able to buy a house in Hogsmeade (but you can't explore Hogsmeade you just have it's view from window).
I have to say that from most part I like, but I have a few complaints and complaints about complaints.
some of my complaints would be about for example, I think it should be possible go to the dormitory not just the common room, the dormitories is technically a part of it, between the 4 houses is 2 towers and 2 close to the great hall...the other still remains, I think after the sorting ceremony, it should be given change of color in the robes and tie from grey to the color of their houses, so you don't, you have to buy it.
the Hogsmeade house, I heard a lot of complaints and some of them quite unnecessary, but I have to disagree, I do kinda agree with the restrictions, if this is supposed your character living house of Hogsmeade, the only wizarding village, logically has to be decorated and wearing it for the spirit of the books itself and it's meaning and not to someone's personal liking (for that you have your own apartment in Playstation Home), to see more like how a house of a wizard looks like usually.
I'm glad you can't still explore Hogsmeade in Playstation Home yet, because that would be unfair for those who don't own a ps3, in my opinion, some wizarding locations should start from the pottermore website first.
Now for example, Hogwarts grounds, I hope will come soon, it would be cool to see Quidditch Pitch, Owlery, Forbidden Forest, the moving staircases, etc...
another cool thing that would be cool (lol), like Book of Spells, have the chance to make potions with Move (I think it would be much easier to make potions xD, though I don't have much problem with it), Transfiguration, etc. I still don't own Book of Spells, wish I could though.
putting the little problems aside, able to explore your own common room (it's really neat, it's very well detailed as much Hogwarts Express, Diagon Alley and the Great Hall), but for you to enter it, you must have Pottermore account and got through chapter 7 (in another words, after the sorting ceremony),
I see what you did there... ;), this must be one of the strategies, to have new users into pottermore and maybe give incentive those who haven't read books to read it and come back again.
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Scotland have made three changes ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy with Ross Ford the most notable absentee.
Ford is dropped to the bench with Scott Lawson taking his place in the starting line-up while there continues to be no place in the squad for Kelly Brown. Dave Denton is also another man dropped by interim coach Scott Johnson, with Johnnie Beattie replacing him, while Richie Gray is recalled in place of Tim Swinson.
"We've made the changes to the pack with a view to improving the supply and quality of possession," Johnson said. "Italy are formidable opponents, especially in Rome, and Scotland's matches against them in recent years have been a real arm wrestle.
"We're all hurting at the results of the first two games but the players we've chosen have the chance to do something that can make our supporters proud this weekend."
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Marcus Smith said the aero package which debuted in the NASCAR All-Star Race at his Charlotte Motor Speedway facility last month is something "we need more of."
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"I think we saw something that is fantastic and that's the kind of thing we need more of. I think we're moving in that direction for next year."
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LANHAM, Md. — It's not easy to find a stuffed buffalo.
For his first inaugural parade four years ago, Vice President Dick Cheney wanted a float to represent his home state of Wyoming. So float maker Hargrove Inc. designed a 45-foot-long mock-up of the Grand Teton mountains on wheels, with a real bubbling spring and a cowboy clinging to a bucking bronco. But it took weeks of searching to track down the buffalo.
"I talked to every taxidermist west of the Mississippi River to find him. They're pretty rare," said Hargrove marketing manager Marvin Bond, who finally got a Wyoming buffalo from a taxidermist in Colorado.
The Wyoming float will make a repeat performance in Thursday's inaugural parade, along with a Texas float carrying the Crawford High School band and decorated with longhorns and a lone star, to mark President Bush's home state.
Massive flag will cap parade
Bringing up the rear will be a massive American flag made from shimmery satin, towed by a 36-foot-tall, steel-framed bald eagle with feathers made of dyed grass.
In Hargrove's warehouse 20 miles outside Washington, workers last week put final touches on six floats for the parade. They glued tumbleweed from Texas and silk flowers onto floats, sprayed coffee grounds to a steel horse to give it a deep brown coat and applied the last of a half-million staples to hold the flag's satin in place.
The company has provided floats for every inauguration dating back to Harry Truman's in 1949 and also makes the decorations and sets for the inaugural balls.
Work on the floats and designs has gone on for 16 hours every day since Christmas. The company used 20,000 yards of fabric, 15,000 live and silk flowers and 500 gallons of paint on the floats and ball decorations.
Even owner Earl Hargrove, who founded the company after World War II with his father, works on the warehouse floor to prepare for the inauguration. He will likely drive one of the floats in the parade.
"There's no rehearsal in this business," Hargrove, 76, said between applying silk bluebell flowers to Bush's float. "You get a one-shot deal and you'd better doggone get it right."
Mules went their own way
Things don't always go so smoothly. In 1949, Hargrove was accompanying a team of mules leading Truman's Missouri float. At one point, the parade route turned right down 16th Street, but the mules went left, carrying the float with them. In 2001, actress Bo Derek was positioned in front of Hargrove's view as he tried to drive, forcing him to peer through her legs to stay on the road.
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The company proposed several floats this year to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, which picked six. Like the Wyoming float, the flag has been used for previous inaugurations, starting with President Reagan's in 1985.
This inauguration's theme is "Celebrating Freedom and Honoring Service," which will emphasize the nation at war. Hargrove translated that into patriotic and historical and slightly solemn elements.
The float that represents that theme will be a 32-foot-long scroll made of foam that bears the preamble to the Constitution. Decorations for the balls include colonial-style lettering on signs, columns with flowers and solid blocks of color on backdrops.
"It is more American traditional, less flamboyant," Hargrove said. "It's a serious time in our country. These floats will picture that."
Some presidents and vice presidents take an active role in float designs, Bond said. The Cheneys were specific about what they wanted in 2001, which forced Hargrove to negotiate with the state of Wyoming, which owns the copyright to the bucking bronco and rider symbol that appears on state license plates. An authentic 1862 Conestoga wagon sits atop a car that will tow the float.
Former first lady got deeply involved
Lady Bird Johnson was so involved that she visited the company's warehouse on a weekly basis to make sure the float depicting President Johnson's campaign train, "The Lady Bird Special," was what she wanted.
At 10 p.m. Wednesday, tractor-trailers bearing the floats will pull out of the Hargrove plant and head into the city with a police escort. At a staging area, the Secret Service will sweep the floats with explosive-sniffing dogs before clearing them for the parade.
Some floats, such as Cheney's, will be sent after the parade to Hargrove's museum in New Market, Va., to become part of a permanent exhibit. Others will be saved for future parades. Some will be destroyed.
"We keep the special ones," Hargrove said before going back to work. "It's a very traditional thing, and we enjoy being part of it."
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President has gone too far
President Barack Obama was quoted Wednesday as saying, "We've come too far to turn back now."
Oh, haven't we …too far in debt, too far in unemployment, too far in losing respect in the world, too far in proposed military cutbacks, too far in robbing Peter to pay Paul (Medicare), too far in mandate legislation (Obamacare) and too far in granting legal rights to illegal immigrants.
But, we haven't come too far to turn this country around by electing Mitt Romney as our president and Paul Ryan as our vice president.
It will not be easy, but I feel confident that we can become a great country once more.
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Comics Phil Luzi, Elvira Kurt and Adrienne Fish get their Pride on this weekend in a bunch of shows.
Phil Luzi
Message for Iliza Shlesinger?
Maybe after that World War II joke, you can start working on a bit about the invention of the Polaroid.
Do performers have a different responsibility in the age of Trump?
Even though the age of Trump is about irresponsibility, performers have the same responsibility that we've always had: to call people out on their bullshit. We just have to be quick about it, and we can't get attached to any material because Donny's got some quick little fingers, and we don't want to end up being that comic with a joke about a war that happened 72 years ago.
Last TV series you binge-watched? And how was it?
The final season of Orange Is The New Black. Taystee is delicious. But I've honestly had it up to here with that Laura Prepon, so I'm good.
Audience members requesting selfies after the show: cool or creepy?
Cool. Definitely. Whoever says it's creepy just doesn't know their best angles.
Moonlight or La La Land?
Moonlight. La La Land was Blah Blah Bland.
Comedy role model?
John Ritter. He made everything seem like he was playing in a sandbox.
Is there a joke you keep hoping will work but never does?
I have a joke about how upset I was that my niece wore flats instead of heels on her wedding day, but no one ever seems to feel my pain.
Queer Comedy Showcase, Friday (June 23), 9:30 pm, Underground Cafe & Social Club; Homo Night In Canada, Saturday (June 24), 8 pm, Buddies in Bad Times; upcoming: directing Life Records 2 and Disengaged at the Fringe.
Elvira Kurt
Message for Iliza Shlesinger?
Nope. Too busy writing Crimean War jokes. And enjoying my pussy.
Pride seems to be getting more political. Thoughts?
Yes. More, please.
Do performers have a differentresponsibility in the age of Trump?
In the age of Trump, no. The job description of comedian remains the same: be funny, don't be an asshole. It's the age of Cosby that's changed things up. Now the job is: be funny, don't be an asshole and don't drug and sexually assault anyone. The last one used to be implied. Now it needs to have yellow highlighter on it. And a star beside it.
Last TV series you binge-watched?
Started binging Billions while waiting for new Master Of None, then was more in the mood for House Of Cards when it dropped, so I'm nearing the end of a double binge of Billions & HOC.
And how were they?
Too white.
Most underrated comic working today?
Every writer in the Baroness Von Sketch Show writers' room. So much comedy.
Worst heckling experience you've ever had?
Twenty-ish years ago. Community college in New Jersey, lunchtime show, I performed in the "quad" common area, in broad daylight, in "the pit." Every word in that sentence is a nightmare and a trigger. This one guy would stick his head up over this cinder block wall and shout variations of "You suck" at me below in "the pit," then duck his head back down, like a sniper. A heckle sniper.
Audience members requesting selfies after the show: cool or creepy?
So cool. Always be gracious.
Moonlight or La La Land?
Date night: Moonlight; sick day: La La Land.
Comedy role models?
Through the ages: Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Gilda Radner, Marga Gomez, Dawn Whitwell, DeAnne Smith.
Is there a joke you keep hoping will work but never does?
Nice try, Glenn. You know they all work, all the time.
Hosting Girlplay Toronto: Giggles – Pride Comedy Night, Thursday (June 22), 7:30 and 9:30 pm, Comedy Bar; starring in Homosexual Panic, Friday (June 23), 8 pm, Buddies in Bad Times; Homo Night In Canada, Saturday (June 24), 8 pm, Buddies.
Adrienne Fish
How is a Pride audience different from other audiences?
Couple of differences - for one, they're usually a whole lot gayer. Secondly, Pride audiences are super-jazzed and pumped to be there. It's always a really fun, playful and supportive energy; anything goes. Plus, at the end of every Pride show we all throw on our strap-ons and have a naked pillow fight.
Pride seems to be getting morepolitical. Thoughts?
Good! Pride started as a political movement, and I'm happy to see it's back to being used as a political platform instead of the corporate bullshit gong show it's been in the past. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing dumb-looking dogs dressed in leather assless chaps wearing a yellow visor advertising for Pet Valu or some shit, but lest we forget, Pride was and is political.
Most underrated comic working today?
Toronto's own Sandra Battaglini. I watch her and think, "How in the ballsack is this woman not a household name?"
Worst heckling experience you've ever had? And how did you deal with it?
My mum came to a show and yelled "You're adopted!" We had her removed.
Is there a joke you keep hoping will work but never does?
I have this one joke where I talk about how my GF and I are trying to have a baby, but it's been tough because my index finger is shootin' blanks. This joke only works on selective progressive crowds, yet for some reason I really enjoy watching it crash and burn at corporate events in front of older straight, white, balding men. They always look confused, so naturally I take it upon myself to explain the joke through a series of act-outs, which serves to turn the silent confusion into uncomfortable stares and mild anger. It's really great.
Headlining Girlplay Toronto: Giggles – Pride Comedy Night, Thursday (June 22), 7:30 and 9:30 pm, Comedy Bar; part of Homo Night In Canada, Saturday (June 24), 8 pm, Buddies in Bad Times.


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*****************Taking summer time off from my rowing expedition. Bought a new bike. Not particularly expensive but works well for me.
*****************Here is my new bike. I bike for a hour to an hour and half every day and lift weights at my local wellness center several times a week. Addicted to it.
*****************BTW, my health club membership is free, thanks to Silver Sneakers. If you are on Medicare and have a qualifying supplemental insurance policy, you might also qualify. Check it out and best of luck.
*****************Stay fit and live well.
Will return to rowing when the weather turns chilly. Rowing again.
***************** I am rowing from Fernandina Beach, FL to London, England (up the Thames to the Tower of London) without leaving my den. 4,502 total miles, about 534 miles off shore of Florida as of 3/4/2018 (now covering *****************about 3.1 miles a day).
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text: Brand MarketingIQ News: AOL And Tribune Turn Out Lights On Gotham SiteBy Anya Sacharow|March 9, 1998 ShareBy Anya Sacharow|March 9, 1998 Share Digital City suspended production on Friday of Total New York, one of the oldest local culture sites on the Web. The America Online-Tribune-owned company bought Total New York last year from independent Web developers WP- Studio. The site will remain online at www.totalny.com as a reference but no new content will be developed under the Total New York name. Theater, nightlife and horoscope columns from Total New York will move over to the high-profile Digital City New York (www.newyork.digitalcity.com.). The site's remaining five employees will be working on the Digital City site or will continue on at AOL Studios in New York. "We ran Total for three and a half years," said John Borthwick, director of Digital City Studio and co-founder of Total New York. "At this point it doesn't make sense to go through with it." Borthwick was instrumental in developing the second generation version of the flagship Digital City New York, which launched in January. Its new design will be carried over to the other 31 Digital City sites this spring. The 2.0 version included a local Virtual Neighborhood for personal publishing and online clubs. The suspension of Total New York is a continuation of the reorganization that AOL announced at the beginning of last month. That announcement detailed AOL's realignment into three divisions. Digital City was folded into AOL Studios and under the AOL corporate entity. Also as part of that reorganization, the Digital City unit lost 80 people across the network's national offices and on the AOL corporate level. –with Laura Rich Sharehttp://adweek.it/2kJQ1yM copy Adweek Adweek


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I ran payroll when I was supposed to just create a termination check. I now have all employees hours at 0 and payroll that is due next week pending. How can I back out or void the mistake? I know how to do a term check, I just carelessly started payroll.
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Information, tutorials, and ideas about using technology with students in grades K-12. - written by Michael Norkun
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Java on Ubuntu...IT WORKS!
After struggling with attempting to get java to work in linux, I stumbled across this website, and oh my goodness it works like a charm. All my java needs for running things like Pearson power teacher, grade book, and other education staples are now way easier. Good luck. Hope it works for you.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Google Remote Log Out
Here is a quick tip to log out of google if you frogot to sign out elsewhere.
1) scroll down to the bottom of Gmail, you will see your last activity at the bottom right hand corner.
2) Click on "Details"
3) A window like the one in the picture will pop up. (The picture only shows a part of the window, for my own privacy.) As you will see, it will provide the IP address from where you are still logged in.
3) you can now sign out of all other sessions.
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Today I was gut-punched by news of the apparent suicide of Anthony Bourdain. I've thoroughly enjoyed his television work where he managed to be tough, thoughtful, sarcastic, and compassionate all at the same time. He was a true citizen of … Continue reading
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In late October I got turned on to Anissa Mayhew's Free Anissa blog by a "follow friday" (#ff) from one of my fellow Tweeters. She's smart, funny, sarcastic, and you never know…there could be 'bewbs'. She's part of the so-called "mommy blogger"* … Continue reading
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When you set up a study on Prolific, you have to estimate the completion time. The reward per hour shown before you collect any data is based on this estimate (must be at least 5 GBP / 6.50 USD per hour - read more about our pricing here).
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"Khalid, I'm afraid," Layla said one day. "What are you afraid of?" I asked. "I'm afraid of this, us. I've let you in. It wasn't easy doing that. Now you have the power to hurt me whenever you want. To you, my heart is defenseless," she said. I laughed. "Nothing's funny," she protested. "Your fear is, my dear. I thought you knew by now I would die before I ever hurt you," I assured her. How innocent and foolish I was then.
I never told anyone why I did not fight for Layla. I never told anyone why in that afternoon in her house, I raised the white flag and surrendered. I simply gave up on us. I did not ask for a second chance. I did not beg for forgiveness. I did not apologize for all the mistakes I have made. I did not promise to make things right once again. I did not say I loved her too much to let her go. I did not do any of the things I could have and should have done to save our relationship. Later in life, whenever someone asked me why, I just shrugged and looked away. I made it clear to everyone it was something I did not want to talk about. Not even Badr, Noor or any of my friends could persuade me into opening up about my undisclosed reasons. They were my own and I kept them to myself. No one needed to know.
There was a moment when Layla was talking in which a dreadful realization hit me hard. It was I who made her utter those words. It was I who caused her this much pain and misery. It was I who made her weep. It was I who, blindly, destroyed the wonderful relationship we used to have. Everything was my fault and no one else's. There was no one to blame but myself. Wasn't I the one who promised her happiness? Wasn't I the one who swore never to make these eyes of hers cry? Wasn't I the one who vowed to protect her from all harm? I asked myself. Where were all my promises and vows? Gone and disappeared. She had given me all the love she could offer and more. What have I given her back? Shit was the word that, unfortunately, came to my mind. I felt guilt and shame eating me up inside.
I did not ask for a second chance because I did not think I deserved one. I did not feel worthy of Layla anymore. I was no longer good enough for her. She deserved someone better than me, someone who is not as pathetic and miserable as I was. She deserved someone who is not damaged as me. I felt as if staying with me would be only a gesture of kindness on her behalf and I could not accept that. Who would want to be with a crippled man anyway? Even though I never admitted it, that was how I felt, crippled. I could not dance with her the way I used to do. I may not be able to protect her when need be. I could not carry things for her. On the contrary, she had to carry things for me. I could not carry her anymore. I could not drive her to wherever she wanted. Instead, I had to wait for a driver. Even on our wedding day, I would have to stand next to her with a crutch. That was not how I pictured it would be one day.
Suddenly people's opinions had a value to me. I never cared what people say but now I did. I imagined them whispering whenever we passed by, "Oh poor lady. Her man is damaged." "Look at those two; what a lovely young girl stuck with a fat crippled man." In addition to other remarks similar to those. I never heard anyone say such things with my ears but I heard them in my head nonetheless. I had gained a lot of weight after the accident since I overate whenever I got upset and I did not exercise anymore. I felt ugly especially when standing next to Layla whom sadness, in a strange way, made her look translucent and delicately beautiful.
I had been thinking whether Layla and I should remain together or not for some time then but her father's words and the frozen tears in her eyes that day made me realize that I could no longer offer happiness to Layla. Perhaps she was better off without me. We were both still young. Maybe she could find someone else who can give her what I failed to give. Maybe letting her go is the right thing to do for her sake. She might hate me a little now but that would be better than resenting me for life if we stayed together and I kept being the awful person I was. I thought that this was the best possible way to preserve the wonderful memories we shared and stop tainting them with blood and tears.
I could tell Layla was shocked with my reaction. It was not what she had anticipated. It was obvious in her widening eyes and slightly opened mouth. She was lost for words. She shook her head a little and I noticed her hands trembling. "I think that is the best thing to do now," I said. I pretended to be strong. My voice sounded cold and emotionless. Under the surface, my entire world was falling apart. I felt as if the words cut my throat from inside and I was choking with blood. It is the best thing to do now. I repeated the sentence to myself silently. Layla's tears were pouring down and I prayed to God that mine do not fall. I stood up and hesitated for a second before leaning down and kissing her forehead. "I wanted to make you happy. I'm sorry I couldn't," I said. I walked out the door and it was the last time I saw or spoke to Layla for a long time.
Our fathers discussed the legal issues of our separation. Layla's father insisted that they give back the Mahr I had paid. He wanted us to have Khol'a instead of Talag. Both meant divorce and the termination of our union and were frowned upon by society. However, the former was usually by the wife while the latter by the husband. Thus, Khol'a indicated that something must have been wrong with me in order for my wife to leave me. This would make a difference in the future when other suitors would come for her. If we had Talag then they would think that there must be a reason why I divorced my wife and they would lose their interest. That was how our society worked and we played by the rules. I told my father not to argue with anything and to grant her whatever she asked for.
As it is my defense mechanism, I dived deeper into work and spent most of my time at the hospital. I was either at the hospital or in my room. I stopped going out all together. My parents tried to take me out many times but I always refused to go except in a few rare occasions. Badr and Noor did not have better luck with me, too. Sometimes, Bashar and Ahmad, who were the only remaining friends I had left, came by to visit and watch a movie with me in my room but other than that, I did not see people outside the hospital. I did not want to go to a place and risk meeting Layla or a member of her family or any of our mutual friends, not to mention that all the places in Jeddah had a memory of some kind of us. I did not need the reminders or the blameful looks. I was content on staying in my room reading, writing, and dealing with my tragedy alone. In the end, I had asked for this.
I liked the hospital because it felt like the only place in the world where I had a purpose, where my presence mattered. Helping others was the only thing left that made me feel good about me. It is ironic though how kind I managed to be to complete strangers and could not be that to Layla. I had one month left of my internship when Layla and I were officially separated.
Six months later, I was at the airport waiting for my flight to Canada. The University Hospital was sponsoring me for a Pediatrics Residency program. I had two large suitcases with me. I had taken all that I thought mattered to me for I was not going to return to Saudi Arabia anytime soon. My family and a couple of friends were waiting with me and everyone was in tears. Saying goodbye to them was one of the hardest things I had to do but I promised to call often and I kept reminding them that we could chat over the internet everyday.
It felt weird leaving the life I had known for so long behind and going off alone to a far away country to begin an entirely new chapter in my life. Even though I had been waiting for this moment for the last few months because I longed to escape for good, I was still unprepared for it. I had many mixed emotions. I was excited and afraid at the same time. I was relieved and worried. I was happy and sad. Emotions were swirling inside like a wild twister. When the final call to board the plane was made, I kissed my parents hands, hugged them and hugged my sister and brother, and said goodbye. I was crying like a baby when I handed the customs officer my passport.
On the plane, I thought of Layla. I wondered what she was doing that very moment and if she was thinking of me too. I wondered if she knew that I was leaving tonight or not. I contemplated calling her for the first time in a few months but then I thought what that would accomplish. It was too late. I was going away to a different country that does not know about Layla and me. They always say that endings are nothing but new beginnings and I wondered if this was my so-called new beginning. I was lost in my thoughts when I heard the flight captain announcing, "Please fasten your seatbelts in preparation for take off."


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Peter de Cupere
Peter de Cupere is an Olfactory artist. He lives and works in Hasselt and Antwerp, BE
By exploiting the subjective, associative impact of smells, in combination with visual images, Peter de Cupere generates a kind of meta-sensory experience that goes beyond purely seeing or smelling. Plastic artist de Cupere paints with scents, produces olfactory objects, soap paintings and sculptures, creates video and live perfumances, makes three-dimensional drawings and builds poetic smell installations.
He exhibited in the Biennial of Havana ( CU, 2015) and participated in several international exhibitions (Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Basel, Palermo, Rome, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Paris, Nantes, London, ...). He's the inventor of the Olfactiano, the first scent piano in the world. He recently published an overview book of 20 years working with scents. In this book you can find more than 500 works, +1.500 images, 22 scratch & Sniff images. The book counts 472 pages, is 5 cm thick and weight 3kg. The book is published by Stockmans Art Publisher.
Peter de Cupere is a lecturer at the PXL–MAD School of Arts in Hasselt. He is the joint founder of the Open Lab where he teaches the use of the near senses, smell, taste and touch in the Senses Lab. He also started up the English Master Fine Arts Programme Art Sense(s) Lab to promote the use of smell, taste and touch as a medium for the work of art. He is a PhD student at the PXL–MAD School of Arts, University of Hasselt, and VUB, and is researching into the use of smell as a context and/or concept for the work of art.
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Kóan Jeff Baysa is a physician, contemporary art collector, curator, designer, writer, critic, Whitney Museum Independent Study Program, Helena Rubinstein curatorial Fellow, and a member of AICA, the association of international art critics. He is curator at the Art & Olfaction Institute in Los Angeles.
He specialises in designing and producing projects and events that appose and contextualise seemingly disparate subjects. A contributing writer for the online publication ArtSlant, and contributing writer and art editor for the now online contemporary culture periodical, aRUde. He has written for Art Asia Pacific, Flavorpill, Ctrl+P Journal of Contemporary Art, the Scent Marketing Institute Newsletter, and is the Pacific editor for d'Art International (Toronto). He was also invited as an international fashion journalist to Madrid Fashion Week 2012.
He has curated shows for the London Biennale, LA International Biennial, Chinese Biennial, Whitney Museum, Canon Corporation, The United Nations, and has organised and participated in art events throughout the US and in Paris, Cork, London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Tuzla, Sarajevo, Beirut, Beijing, Bandung, Hong Kong, Manila, Santiago, Singapore, Cologne, Seoul, St. Petersburg, Madras, Mexico City, and Yokohama. On the boards of The Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School University and the Art Omi International Artist Colony.
He has presented lectures at the Whitney Museum of American Art and MoMA in New York, The Phillips Collection and The National Academy of Sciences in Washington DC, and is on the advisory panels for MuseCPMI, and Art and Med in Los Angeles, and the Streaming Museum, a cybersite with public exhibition spaces on all seven continents.


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Join Conscious Dating at Camperdown Commons for a night of food, wine and great conversations. Come meet a bunch of like-minded people and connect face-to-face!
We'll begin with a gnocci making workshop... you'll be learning how to make fresh gnocci that will then be prepared for you to eat later. Get hands on, learn a new skill and shake off those nerves all at the same time!
Then attendees will meet each other one-on-one, guided by our 'better conversations' series - convo cards and activities to get to know each other in a more authentic way. You note down who you'd like to see again and matches are notified after the event.
Ticket price includes gnocci dinner and 2 glasses of wine.
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I've already written about my love for Cutler Salons and everyone knows about the fabulousity that is Benefit Cosmetics. When you throw them both together it's like chocolate and peanut butter or Sonny and Cher – two great things that go well together. If you're in NYC this Friday and you need a little makeover before cocktails, here's the scoop:
This Friday, May 15th at Bloomingdales Soho, Cutler Salons and Benefit Cosmetics are hosting Brows and Blowouts from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. With every $65 Benefit purchase, you'll receive a touch-up from a Cutler stylist. While you're there, get your makeup done by a makeup artist and your brows shaped at the Benefit Brow Bar.
Call Julie Monti at 212-729-5132 now to book your appointment!
NYC ladies, get thee to the Bloomies Soho before you head out Friday night! Spring is here and it's time to look fierce for cocktails al fresco. I'll see you there!


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Cruising the East Coast in a 1994 Stretch Limo with Laura Enever and Friends
By Jason Lock on
What happens when you put Laura Enever, Jaleesa Vincent and skateboarder Nora Vasconcellos in a 1994 stretch limo with 120 cans of beer? Yeah, we didn't have an answer to that question either. But here's the result of a long haul road trip across the east coast of the States. Nine days of skating, surfing and customising that whip to within an inch of its life. And, doesn't it look all good fun? Waves may be small but the vibes are high. Full 13 minute edit, above. Don't forget to check our spot guide for New Jersey and New York, HERE.


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Self-taught artist, educator and musician he's also an activist who helped start the Wethersfield, CT. based Cetacean Society international, which aims to protect cetaceans- whales, porpoises and dolphins- around the world. His Drawings have appeared in several publications including Alaska Geographic Magazine. In the 1960's coffeehouses, he was a chantey-man at mystic seaport museum, as well as performing with the Finest Kind and the Morgans. Listening to Don sing a chantey, you can believe that a good chantey-man was worth ten men on a line.
Performance begins at 8 p.m. $7 donation at the door, and $5 w/ student ID.
For more information contact: Keith at (610) 683-8720 or Peggy (610) 683-5224 or Alan (610) 248-0508
This project was funded in part through a grant from Berks Arts Council & the Wyomissing Foundation