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All the movesets for Dong Zhuo in the Warriors franchise.
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Dynasty Warriors 2Edit
Ground MovesetEdit
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- , : Jumps in the air with sword up, knocking an enemy into the air.
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- , , , : Dong Zhuo turns around and plunges his sword from his left side.
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- : A series of slashes, ended with Dong Zhuo flipping over sideways and landing on his belly, creating a giant earthquake.
Dynasty Warriors 3Edit
Ground MovesetEdit
Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
- , , , , , : Upward slash that knocks the enemy high into the air for a follow-up slash.
- , , , , , : Dong Zhuo fires a tall energy wave straight ahead.
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Horse MovesetEdit
- : Dong Zhuo leans to each side, and swings his weapon to each side.
- , , , , , : Three attacks to the right side, three to the left.
Fighting StyleEdit
Dong Zhuo fights with a longsword called the "Horror", which is serrated in later games. He fights elegantly, much like a fencer, but takes advantage of his tremendous bulk in his Musou attack, during which he flips sideways into the air and lands on the ground, causing a massive tremor.
Dynasty Warriors 4Edit
- R3: Releases wisps of light that stun enemies within range. Aura may change color in Free Mode to match the user's chosen side.
Ground MovesetEdit
Removes power guards to replace with counterattacks. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
- : Dong Zhuo grabs and lifts an enemy into the air and does a quick, powerful slash with his sword.
- , , , (), (), (): A quick series of left-to-right slashes ended with two overhead bashes to the head.
Horse MovesetEdit
Dynasty Warriors 5Edit
Ground MovesetEdit
Removes bow moveset from previous games. Remains the same with the following additions/changes:
- : A blue tremor stomp that knock over enemies.
- , , , , : Headbutts the ground, creating a small quake.
- , , , , , : Dong Zhuo slams his sword into the ground, causing a quake that knocks down nearby enemies.
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- , , (), (): Dong Zhuo jumps, then performs a flip onto the ground, stomping the ground up to three times. Staggers foes with each stomp.
- Warriors Orochi
- R1: Unblockable power throw where Dong Zhuo reaches for an enemy, then with foe in hand he spins up into the air then throws them down while yelling "Go to hell!"
- Warriors Orochi 2
- Triple Attack 1: Surrounds the area with fierce winds by striking the ground.
- Triple Attack 2: Produces a column of air to fill the vicinity around the user.
- Triple Attack 3: Performs a body slam that causes gales to come rising from above.
Dynasty Warriors 6Edit
- He shares his attacks with Xu Zhu, Wei Yan and Huang Gai. See Mace Movesets for more details.
- Special attack: Swift Attack: immediately boosts Dong Zhuo's Renbu gauge up to the Infinite Renbu and grants higher attack and defense power. When used at low, red health, the effects of Swift Attack increase.
Dynasty Warriors: StrikeforceEdit
Dong Zhuo mainly uses the cudgel moveset in this title.
Dynasty Warriors 7Edit
Dong Zhuo is affiliated with the flail in this appearance. When he is equipped with it, he can perform a unique attack exclusive to him. Upon performing his Musou techniques, he will automatically use the weapon in his attacks.
- EX Attack: , : Trips his opponent, lands on their back as they fall, grabs their chin from behind and snaps their neck with a camel clutch.
- Musou - Mad Bomber (大爆殺): : Throws multiple bombs in front of him. Classified as a Multi-strike Musou in Next and used in Warriors Orochi 3.
- Aerial Musou - Black Hole (壊滅暗黒球): , : Throws a large ball of evil spirits down towards his opponents.
Dynasty Warriors NextEdit
For this title, Dong Zhuo uses bombs as his weapon. These weapons were previously only available as downloadable content in Dynasty Warriors 7.
- Speed Musou - Salvo: Tap both sides of screen: Hurls a barrage of bombs in front of Dong Zhuo's line of sight, then unleashes one last bomb to cause a massive explosion from a distance. Aiming from different altitudes has an impact on the attack's arc of trajectory.
- Warriors Orochi 3
- , : Tosses two bombs on the ground, causing them to explode upon landing.
- R1: Throws two bombs that orbit around him. The bombs explode when they come in contact with an enemy.
- , R1 (Ultimate only): Throws two time bombs on the ground. Can set up several more bombs at once.
- Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires
- EX Attack: , : Charges energy in his hand, runs forward and grabs an opponent. After slamming his opponent to the ground, the energy disperses in front of him and causes some explosions.
Dynasty Warriors 8Edit
Dong Zhuo keeps the same moveset from the previous title with the following additions.
- EX Attack 2 (Xtreme Legends only): , , , : Dazes opponents by emitting a shockwave via stomp, then tosses a bomb to blow them apart.
- Alternate Musou - Sheer Destruction (尾破壊殺): R1 + : Grabs an opponent and subdues them from the rear.
- Awakening Musou: Continuously throws bombs at a short distance while moving. At the end of the attack, he conjures a massive fireball and sends it below the ground. The extension has him toss more wildly, adding even more explosives near the end of the combo.


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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Geneva hotel in Geneva City Centre, near Bourg-de-Four Square
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Geneva hotel is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Library In English, Bourg-de-Four Square, and Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Jet d'Eau Fountain and Reformation Wall Monument are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
This hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and valet parking.
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All 109 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include minibars, premium bedding, and LCD TVs.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us! Opens in a new window.
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Le Richemond features a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Le Richemond has designated areas for smoking.
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
- Babysitting or childcare
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- 24-hour front desk
- Conference space
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Business center
- Porter/bellhop
- Meeting rooms 4
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Restaurant
- Year Built 1875
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Computer station
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Spa services on site
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Designated smoking areas
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 109
- Number of floors - 7
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Hair dryer
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Bidet
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Room service (24 hours)
- Individually decorated
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Day bed
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Le Jardin - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.
Spa Services
Le Spa by Sisley has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Thai massages, and massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Deep tissue massage
- Sauna in spa
- Steam room in spa
- Thai massage
- Minimum age to access spa is 12
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 100 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets stay free
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.75 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between CHF 37 and CHF 49 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: CHF 40 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: CHF 100 per night
Hotel Name
- Richemond
- Richemond Geneva
- Richemond Hotel
- Richemond Hotel Geneva
- Le Richemond Hotel Geneva
- Le Richemond, Geneva Dorchester Collection Hotel Geneva
- Richemond Dorchester Collection Hotel Geneva
- Richemond Dorchester Collection Hotel
- Richemond Dorchester Collection Geneva
- Richemond Dorchester Collection
- Le Richemond Dorchester Collection
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
National Rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 5 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 5.0 stars.

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These are the brightest lights i've ever owned !! DEFINITELY WORTH BUYING !!!
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text: Infographics meets Minority Report, Exo is an incredible visualisation tool for exploring the nearly 2,300 exoplanet candidates so far identified by NASA's Kepler mission. With help from the amazing minds at Oblong, they've been able to reproduce the engine for a gesture-led environment. Apps for the web and tablet coming soon.


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Lifehouse At LeedsLabel / Index #Blue Kangaroo BK-09Compare with;From Lifehouse To Leeds (CD) (SCORPIO-S-90-10878)From Lifehouse To Leeds (CD) (TW-OR-9)Lifehouse Live (CD) (KKR 42)Live At Leeds Complete (CD) (Midas Touch MD 61521/ 61522)Live At Leeds Complete (CD) (Midas Touch MD 61521/ 61522)Young Vic Blues (CD) (Bell Bottom BB 043)Archives (LP) (TCR-2004)Venue: Studio and University Refectory, Leeds, UK, Saturday, February 14, 1970Recording: SoundboardComments: These are revised comments from a first-hand source. First, there areactually twelve tracks. The last one is A Quick One. Although unidentified, it is astudio recording and appears to be an alternate version from the original sessions.The other error is that Young Man Blues is NOT listed twice in error.Track 11 is theThe House That Track Built version of that song. It is most definitely NOT thesame version that is on the remastered Odds & Sods and misidentified as theTHTTB version. Both of these additional tracks are excellent stereo.The correct track listing: 1. Pure And Easy (4:24) 2. Won't Get Fooled Again (8:59) 3. Love Ain't For Keeping (4:05) 4. Behind Blue Eyes (3:30) 5. Baby Don't You Do It (8:39) 6. Getting In Tune (4:05) 7. Young Man Blues (5:23) 8. Happy Jack (2:15) 9. I'm A Boy (2:46)10. Shakin' All Over (5:15)11. Young Man Blues (THTTB version) (2:50)12. A Quick One (alternate studio version) (9:12)
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Linda's Flowers has been serving the Wolfeboro and the Lakes Region of NH floral arrangements for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Funeral and Sympathy for all the Moments of your life.
We deliver flowers to the greater Wolfeboro Area that includes:
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Dave and Trish talk about the beginning and Bilbo in Riddles in the Dark Digest #5
In this episode of Riddles in the Dark Digest, co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert share analyst and listener comments about how the movie will begin, as discussed in Riddles in the Dark episode 9, then move on to how Bilbo will be presented á la Riddles in the Dark episode 10. True to RITD tradition, our verbose co-hosts wander among other topics as well, including the possibility of Bilbo hallucinating during the Unexpected Party.
Conundrum #6: Will the opening line of the book ("In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.") appear in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?
Conundrum #7: Will Bilbo "hallucinate" on-screen during the dwarves' song at Bag End?
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"Fashion weeks mislead younger designers"
In his 25 years in the fashion industry, couturier Suneet Varma, with his strong design sensibility and eye for detail, has carved a niche. To commemorate his silver jubilee, the designer is out with a book that not only charts his professional journey but also looks at the evolution of Indian fashion spanning two decades. In an email interview with Ruchika Kher, he gets candid and takes us beyond his love affair wi th the saree
Twenty-five years is a long time. Looking back, how does it feel? From interning with the Yves Saint Laurent label in Paris to design collaborations with Judith Leiber and many more achievements, is there anything left to be achieved?
Honestly, I don't think about what I've achieved. In fact, I don't think that I've achieved so much that I can sit back on my laurels. I started very young and even though I have completed 25 years with some wonderful collaborations and opportunities, I still feel I have lots to do, lots to learn and I am excited about what the future holds for me.
Why did you decide to mark your silver jubilee in the fashion world with a book? How easy or difficult was the whole process?
I started to work on the book over a decade ago with Prabuddha Dasgupta (fashion photographer), who was one of my dearest friends and we kind of started our careers at the same time. He was older, wiser and I looked up to him. We inspired each other and had great synergy together. He started me off on the book, but after a few years of working on it I got nervous and felt I didn't have much to say yet, felt my body of work was not worth a book yet, so I stopped. Then, about a year and a half ago Prabuddha started me off on it again. It was a very enthralling experience, yet a very difficult one, because I love books and some of my most gratifying relationships have been with books. I inherited my love for them from my father who collected first editions and rare books; and when he passed away I inherited his collection of over 2,000 books. If I was going to do a book, I wanted it to be not just about me, but have a much larger industry perspective, like a history of the first 25 years of Indian fashion; therefore, this book includes all industry relevant people and their views. Image selection was a difficult job as well as I've saved every photograph, negative, contact sheets of all of my work. So, I possibly, have over five thousand images; to select the ones that were relevant to each chapter heading was a task.
You stepped into the fashion world when it was not even a full-fledged industry. Do you ever feel that now is a better time to enter the industry or are you happy with how things happened?
I was very happy to enter the industry when I did. It was fresh and there were no preconceived ideas of what designers could or not do, so it was an exciting time.
The first page of your book says "For everyone who has dared to dream and follow their inspiration". Did you ever see yourself being or doing something else? Was there ever a point when you wanted to change your path?
I think I'd be terrible at anything else. I was a very average student and even though my family was full of bankers, I knew from a very early age that I would work in the arts.
Sarees have always been a very important part of your collections. What is it about the garb that fascinates you the most?
The saree is the most versatile garment in the world, because it's a drape and not technically a garment, which allows it to be worn in many ways. I treat it like a large canvas to paint, embroider, appliqué or whatever my theme demands.
How important are fashion weeks for Indian fashion, considering we have so many now?
I think there are too many, and it's very misleading for younger designers as they have to work hard, invest money and then usually they don't get any substantial returns. It has become much more about the corporate sponsors who wanted to be associated with the fashion industry.
Future plans? Any film projects?
Yes, I have trunk shows in Hong Kong, Dubai and London for the next two months; in between we open out our first ready-to-wear store in Delhi.
These are a few of my favourite things...
Fitness mantra > Work, workout and eat right. I have pretty much been the same size and weight all my life. It gets hard as you get older, but I like the feeling.
Personal style statement > Simple and fuss-free — suits for dress-y evenings, Indian clothes and jeans and T-shirts for the causal look.
Designers among the new crop > Many, actually — I like Nandita Basu, Namrata Joshipura, Masaba, Pankaj and Nidhi.
Stylish celebrities> Sonam Kapoor — she always looks great, fresh and youthful
Idols > Abraham and Thakore — I like them, their clothes, and everything about their lifestyle. They are smart, forward-thinking and a big inspiration.
Unwind zone > My bedroom!
Food or cuisine > Thai food — for the extra chilly
Film > The Great Gatsby, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind and Dev D.
Vacation spot > Goa in the rains
Book > In Search Of Lost Time by Marcel Proust.


text: Cassandra Bankson was an average girl. She played piano and loved to sing but in third grade she got her first pimple. As she got older her acne got worse to the point that she was bullied really badly. She was made fun of constantly and once even had pizza thrown in her face (you know pizza face). The bullies got so bad that she left high school and went to a private school where it was one on one with the teachers so no one would ever have to see her. Soon she drifted away from her friends and focused completely on her school work. She finished high school to years earlier and went to study at Stanford University were she is currently studying now. But she still didn't feel beautiful. She started playing with make up till she found the perfect mix and amazingly enough she was featured on the New York 2012 Fashion Week. But she didn't go straight from her dorm room full of make up to the run way. Once she had figured out what make up to use she wanted to become a model. She auditioned and got some small stuff but nothing to big. She wanted to make a video on how to put on make up like all the videos she saw when she was figuring out her make up. She made the youtube video, Foundation Routine For Flawless Skin Acne Coverage, starting with all her make up off and worked her way though her extensive make up routine. This was the hardest thing for her because she didn't want to show any one her face because she was too afraid that she would still be made fun of. Ultimately the reason she posted it was because she thought it was her duty to help girls that were just like her to finally feel beautiful. Even after she posted it she didn't look at the comments for months because she was so scared of being bullied. She hoped that it would help at least one person feel beautiful again. But she ended up helping more than just one. All together her videos have 35 million hits. With in a month it went national and she got asked to do shows like The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, and tons of other shows. She got deals with lots of make up companies to do commercials and finally became the model that she had always dreamed of being. She walked beautifully down the run way and reached millions of people encouraging them to be and feel beautiful. In her videos she walks you step by step what to use and what to stay away from. She also makes videos for guys with acne and continues to put up more helpful videos to help people see their true beauty. If you want to check out her out her Youtube screen name is Diamondsandheels14. She is also on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Blogger. Still today she continues to help people struggling with acne to over come it and feel beautiful.


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I haven't had a Nest of Posies SHOP giveaway in a while & in celebration of SPRING – let's have one! It's also blog conference season, so – one custom-made bag is up for grabs. Bag comes with 7 posies selected by winner & design to match their business or blog's header. Or winner may have their monogram or name placed on the bag. The choice is completely up to the lucky winner!
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This Dad Makes the BEST Pancake Art We've Ever Seen
By day Brek Nebel is an aircraft service technician, but at home with his son he's a pancake-maker extraordinaire. We've seen some pretty impressive pancake art in the past; however, thanks to food coloring and an uncanny attention to detail, Nebel takes the (pan)cake for the absolute best pancake art to date. Apparently, he began making designs with pancakes about a year ago and now it's become a weekly tradition for him and his sun Koen. "It took a lot of trial and error and experimentation to get the style I've been using for the last 4 months. It started out using molds and cookie cutters and has slowly evolved with food coloring and finding the right tools," he told the
Huffington Post. Koen typically comes up with each pancake idea and then it's up to Dad to execute his vision. While each masterpiece typically takes around 45 minutes to create, we can definitely see why a pancake breakfast made by superdad Brek Nebel is worth the wait.
Check out some of Nebel's life-like creations below and keep up with his Instagram to find out what the adorable pancake duo dreams up next!
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Manufacturing in America is central to our economic strength and a driver of innovation. Manufacturing jobs are some of the best in the country, yet the public doesn't perceive them to be. And there aren't enough skilled workers to fill them. But together, we can help tell the real story…
As a kid, I was never really into wondering how stuff was made or where it came from (which I probably why I'm in marketing & not manufacturing, but I digress) – I'd like to blame my lack of curiosity on my parents and after reading about the Top 10 Cool U.S. Factory Tours, I may have a pretty good case against them.
Our family vacations were always fun, exotic and a mixture of stress/rest so I can't blame my parents too much… I did have amazing vactions! Now, I'm on the look-out for more than beautiful beaches! Working with TMAC has opened my eyes to how "stuff" is made and even though I've been on a handful of plant tours (all of which were ah-mazing!) since I started here - it seems like a great way to spend some down-time too.
Do you…
Have a sweet tooth? Visit the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, California!
Have a need for speed? Visit the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky!
Are you…
A country boy (or girl)? See the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Illinois and experience equipment past and present!
Baseball fans, Artists, Aviators and Dentisits Coca-Cola Addicts can each experience their favorite brands from behind the scenes. Don't see anything that peaks your interest? Check out the Watch It Made in the USA website for their suggestions and if you decide you'd rather not brave the crowds – you can always tune in to the Science Channel and catch up on episodes of "How It's Made"!
What are your favorite factories to tour?
Manufacturing is an exceedingly important industry sector in our state – maintaining our strength is a key economic driver. We've rewritten the rules regarding ROI on conferences. Gone are the days when you spent three days out of the office only to return with fragments of useful information. Join us this coming February for an informative day of learning that impacts every facet of your business!
Planning on attending? Use #txmfgsummit2012 on Twitter and share the event on LinkedIn and Facebook.
If you do, then enter a Greenovation Contest, a competition that encourages companies to pursue the development of green product concepts. This Greenovation Contest offers DFW area companies an opportunity to win a grand prize package of services that will help winners take a green product idea and turn it into a real product.
More information about the contest visit http://greenovationcontest.com/.
Dates and prize package information coming soon! Stay tuned!
Dr. Raul Fernandez and his TMAC team were invited to collaborate with the Neiman Marcus' downtown Dallas Flagship visual display team for the 2010 Holiday Windows. Located at the Automation & Robotics Research Institute at UT Arlington, the team worked on the interactive parts of the display. In 2007, the main display window featured UT Arlington robots in a futuristic display.
Last month, TMACer Pat Boutier, presented a webinar overview on the topic of Training Within Industry (TWI). For those of you who may have missed the presentation or were unable to attend, we'd like to give you the opportunity to view the recorded webinar.
If you were able to attend the webinar and would like a copy of the slides used in the presentation you can download them here.
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From: Mike Padgham, Chair, Independent Care Group (York and North Yorkshire), Eastway, Eastfield, Scarborough.
THE recent upheaval caused by flooding has again served to highlight the excellent and unsung work that is done by carers working in the public and independent sector in the UK.
Over the past few days, there have been many examples of homecarers wading through water or taking a boat to reach clients all but cut off by the terrible floods. The commitment shown, coupled with the hard work that carers will put in during the coming Christmas holidays, deserves to be highlighted as prominently as the bad news.
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From: David F Chambers, Sladeburn Drive, Northallerton.
CLASSIC FM broadcasts an excellent programme of musical pieces on Sunday mornings, and I'm always ready to improve my limited knowledge and to note down a piece that would add to my CD collection.
Fat chance, I'm afraid. The presenter, a gentleman with a rather splendid Welsh-sounding name, comments on each piece in such a throw-away style that even my excellent NHS hearing aid is unable to catch the details. Mr Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen – please spare a thought for one of your less sophisticated listeners.
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From: David Bradley, Arden Court, Horbury, Wakefield.
SARAH Champion, the new MP for Rotherham, said she wanted to work to change the damage done by David Cameron to Rotherham (Yorkshire Post, December 1). What about the damage done to Rotherham by Labour? A Labour MP who abused his expenses, and the Labour council having no control over vulnerable children and attempting control over foster parents' political views. What a dangerous bunch.


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It's been known for a long time that the F-22 jet fighter had serious problems. The military aircraft has been involved in a series of accidents, and the cost of its development and production has far exceeded what was promised. Its mission is also doubtful, having been designed in the 1980s, in order to take part in a massive air war against the Soviet Union.
The Washington Post has just published a new report on the F-22 that reveals new details about how troublesome the high-cost airplane has become.
First, there's the admission by a Pentagon official that the military deliberately deceived Congress about how much the F-22 would cost. The military understated the cost knowing that the political difficulties in passing funding for the F-22 would increase if Congress knew the truth.
Then, there's new information about the poor engineering and operational capacity of the F-22. It turns out that the jet fighter needs 34 hours of repair for every single hour that it's in the air. It cannot even be flown for two hours without beginning to fall apart in the air, risking complete destruction of the plane in the middle of a mission.
Republicans love to complain about government waste. However, each and every Republican on the House Armed Services Committee voted in favor of piling yet more money on to pay for construction of F-22 jets. It seems that there's a big gap between GOP talk of fiscal conservatism and the practice of the real thing.
The Democrats on the Committee don't come out spotless, either. Six Democrats joined the Republicans, voting to insert additional money for the F-22 plane. They were:
Mike McIntyre
Jim Marshall
Joe Courtney
Gabrielle Giffords
Eric Massa
Bobby Bright
There's one more dark spot for the Democrats in this vote: The additional funding for the F-22 came after a very close vote: 31-30. It didn't have to be that way. F-22 funding could have been deadlocked with a 31-31 vote – if only Representative Loretta Sanchez had bothered to show up. She didn't. She is marked "absent" that day.


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CYCLING/INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC),in a statement: "There can be no place for doping in sport and the IOC unreservedly condemns the actions of Lance Armstrong and all those who seek an unfair advantage against their fellow competitors by taking drugs. This is a sad day for sport but there is a positive side if these revelations can begin to draw a line under previous practices."
DAVID HOWMAN, (World Anti-Doping Agency) director general: "It seemed to us it was more of a convenient truth than a full display of what went on and that is really what we would ask him to do. It displays that talking to a talk show host is not a very effective way of getting the full information out because a talk show host doesn't have the full story. I think there were a lot of words put into his mouth, that's not the way you get full information."
TRAVIS TYGART, United States Anti-Doping Agency chief, in a statement: "His admission that he doped throughout his career is a small step in the right direction but if he is sincere in his desire to correct his past mistakes he will testify under oath about the full extent of his doping activities."
PAT McQUAID, International Cycling Union (UCI) president, in a statement: "The UCI welcomes Lance Armstrong's decision finally to come clean and to confess to using performance-enhancing drugs, in the first part of his interview with Oprah Winfrey. We note that Lance Armstrong expressed a wish to participate in a truth and reconciliation process, which we would welcome."
CHRISTIAN PRUDHOMME, Tour de France race director, said: "What we've just seen is a minutely calibrated exercise in communication. Just a few weeks ago, if we'd been told that Armstrong was doping during the Tour de France, we wouldn't have thought it possible. But after the leaks we've had recently, this leaves something to be desired. We need to go further . . . We need to know more about the way he was able to dope and especially about the influence of his entourage.
"The Armstrong affair offers a snapshot of the way cycling was a few years ago. I can't tell you that the sport is perfect today. Things have already changed. Now what we need to prevent this sort of affair is to know more."
CHRIS HOY, six-times Olympic cycling champion, told reporters: "We've got to remember it's one man . . . it's not the whole sport. The majority of cyclists, the huge majority of cyclists are clean. We are showing that we can win gold medals and you can be clean and be proud of your sport and show that not all cyclists are like Lance Armstrong."
DAVID MILLAR, British rider who served two-year doping ban, told a forum: "I can't help but empathise with him even if it was Oprah and not a judge but sympathise is too strong a word . . . He's got kids and they're going to have to go to school. A couple of years ago their dad was the best in the world and now he's a pariah."
GREG LEMOND, triple Tour de France winner, to Cyclingnews: "If Armstrong had given Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton the same stuff he was taking, he would never have won – they would have beaten him."
JOERG JAKSCHE, German former rider who has admitted doping, told Sky Sports News: "I didn't have the feeling that he was regretting that he doped, I had more of a feeling that he regretted that he came back and it was the start of all his problems."
JAIMIE FULLER, founder of Change Cycling Now pressure group, told Reuters: "There's a hell of a lot more needed beyond an interview with Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey. Having said that, he did make a couple of points that certainly are relevant and the main one is calling for a truth and reconciliation commission."
EMMA O'REILLY, Armstrong's former masseuse who was sued by the rider after speaking out about his doping, told ITV: "I had only ever spoken about it because I hated seeing what some of the riders were going through, because not all the riders were as comfortable with cheating as Lance was. And you could see when he went over to the 'dark side' personalities change – and it was an awful shame."
BETSY ANDREU, wife of former Armstrong team mate Frankie and who had previously said she had heard the disgraced rider confess to doctors treating him for testicular cancer that he had doped, told CNN: "He could have come clean, he owed it to me, he owed it to the sport that he destroyed. The hospital is where it all started. If he wants a shot of redemption here, he's dropping the ball."
DAVID WALSH, Sunday Times journalist and author who has battled to expose Armstrong's doping and who was sued by Armstrong, told the BBC: "The Sunday Times will be looking for around $2 million back from Armstrong, he should pay that back now straight up, no questions, because the Sunday Times were the one newspaper at that time asking the right questions.
"The Sunday Times are saying now: 'Lance, you admit you doped, give us our money back, do the fair thing, if you don't do the fair thing we will go all the way to get our money back'."
Armstrong What he said to Oprah
On doping in cycling:
"That's like saying we have to have air in our tyres or water in our bottles. It was part of the job."
On cheating:
"I looked up the definition of cheating and the definition is 'to gain an advantage on a rival or foe'. I did not view it that way. I viewed it as a level playing field."
On the doping culture:
"I didn't invent the culture, but I didn't try to stop the culture. The sport is now paying the price because of that."
On bullying:
"I was a bully in the sense that I tried to control the narrative, and if I didn't like what somebody said . . . I tried to control that."
On Betsy Andreu, who testified against him in 2006:
"I said 'Listen, I called you crazy. I called you a bitch. I called you all these things, but I never called you fat.'"
On Emma O'Reilly, the masseuse who revealed his doping:
"Hey, she's one of these people that I have to apologise to. She's one of these people that got run over, got bullied."
On his deception:
"I view this situation as one big lie. I try to take myself out of this situation and look at it: you overcome the disease, you win the Tour de France seven times, you have a happy marriage, you have children. It's this mythic, perfect story and it wasn't true."
On being part of a system called the most sophisticated doping system ever seen:
"To say that that programme was bigger than the East German programme in the mid-80s, it's not true."
On Usada's allegation he doped in his comeback years:
"That's the only thing in that whole report that really upset me."


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text: cia Marine veteran gets 10-year sentence in Iran By Associated Press • Apr 12, 2014 freeamir.org TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - An Iranian news agency is reporting that an appeals court has overturned a death sentence of an American man convicted of working for the CIA, instead sentencing him to 10 years in prison. The semiofficial ISNA news agency reported Saturday that lawyer Mahmoud Alizadeh Tabatabaei says a Revolutionary Court issued the verdict for U.S. Marine veteran Amir Hekmati. Tabatabaei described the verdict as final. Possible Petraeus replacements? Michigan's Mike Rogers on the list By Mark Brush • Nov 12, 2012 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio While politicians argue over who knew what and when with regard to the FBI's investigation into CIA Director David Petraeus' extra-marital affair, many insiders are speculating over who his replacement will be. Today, the chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times David Sanger wrote about possible replacements. And way down at the bottom of his article, Sanger lists Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers (R-8th District) as a possible replacement: Representative Mike Rogers, Republican of Michigan, is chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and a former F.B.I. official and could sail through confirmation hearings and give a bipartisan air to the administration's efforts, as Mr. Petraeus did. A Rogers appointment seems less likely next to names like Michael J. Morell, Mr. Petraeus' deputy, and retired C.I.A. operative John O. Brennan. MLive said Rogers' office had no immediate comment. In the meantime, Congressman Mike Rogers is one of those on the Capitol working to find out why members were not briefed on the FBI's investigation. From the NYTimes: A spokesman for Representative Mike Rogers, a Michigan Republican who heads the House Intelligence Committee, said the lawmaker had summoned Sean Joyce, the F.B.I.'s deputy director, and Michael J. Morrell, the deputy C.I.A. director, for closed briefings on Wednesday about the investigation. Dozens turn out for candlelight vigil for Amir Hekmati By Steve Carmody • Sep 25, 2012 Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio A small crowd gathered on the Mott Community College campus last night in Flint. They were there to show support for a local man held in Iran on charges he is a spy for the CIA. Friends and family of Amir Hekmati took part in the candlelight vigil. Hekmati was arrested on spying charges a year ago. A U.S. Marine veteran, Hekmati was visiting his grandmother and other relatives in Iran, when he was arrested.


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No tears but plenty of outcry over The Onion's Wallis tweet
The Onion has apologised for calling the nine-year-old star of Beasts of the Southern Wild a vulgar and offensive name on Twitter, an attack that led to a firestorm online.
The satirical newspaper on Sunday referred to Quvenzhane Wallis with an expletive intended to denigrate women. The Onion was lambasted overnight and asked for forgiveness Monday.
"It was crude and offensive - not to mention inconsistent with The Onion's commitment to parody and satire, however biting," The Onion CEO Steve Hannah wrote on Facebook.
"No person should be subjected to such a senseless, humourless comment masquerading as satire."
Hannah said the offensive tweet was taken down within an hour and the newspaper has "instituted new and tighter Twitter procedures" to ensure it will never happen again. Those responsible would be disciplined, he added.
"Miss Wallis, you are young and talented and deserve better. All of us at The Onion are deeply sorry."
Twitter exploded in rage after a four-letter word used to describe the nine-year-old entered the Twittersphere late on Sunday night in the US. It brought some calls for the fake news organisation to publicly identify the writer of the tweet, vows to refuse to retweet its material, and requests from outraged consumers to email The Onion to complain.
"Not that they would care, but I have no plans of ever following @theonion for their HORRIFIC tweet about a nine year old Oscar nominee," tweeted Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin.
Oscar host Seth MacFarlane also joked about the young star during the ceremony. Some found the quip offensive, albeit not to the degree of the outrage over The Onion's tweet. MacFarlane joked that "it'll be 16 years before she's too old for" George Clooney.
Despite the attack, Quvenzhane had some reason to stay positive on Sunday. By the time she'd arrived at the Oscar telecast, she could boast that she had been cast to play Annie in a contemporised film adaptation of the Broadway musical and the Little Orphan Annie comic strip to be directed by Will Gluck.
It wasn't the first time The Onion has got into hot water for trying to push its humour. Last year, the site attracted public ire for an image that showed a plane about to crash into Chicago's Willis Tower, the tallest building in the country.
And the year before, US Capitol Police released a statement refuting tweets and an article claiming members of Congress had taken a group of schoolchildren hostage. It included a doctored picture of Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner holding a gun to a child's head.
The Chicago-based publication was founded in 1988 by two students in Madison from the University of Wisconsin. Starting as a local college newspaper, it became a national comedy institution and went online in 1996, and has since developed a television news parody.
The publication is distributed weekly, but it has also embraced Twitter and has an app for the iPad and other tablets. It says it averages 40 million page views and roughly 7.5 million unique visitors per month.
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OK, maybe they're not exactly lovey dovey (except when it comes to Felix and Inca with the dogs)…but we are very thankful that our dogs and cats are buddies. Valentine's Day has made us think about all the relationships in our home; with four cats and two dogs, that's a lot of individual relationships in this house!
This photo was taken in John's office as Irie and Tiki patiently waited for a lick of a (feline) Lickety Stik that Linus was enjoying.
Irie and Tiki would like to wish you all a very happy Valentine's Day!


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The United States government has effectively rejected a foreign acquisition in the United States on the grounds that it would threaten to impair the national security. Recent public announcements indicate that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) was preparing to recommend that President Obama disapprove a Chinese company's attempt to invest in a US mining company, because the mining facilities are located near certain US military installations. The Chinese company apparently withdrew its application to CFIUS on December 21, 2009, thus forestalling a referral to the president.
If the president had ultimately rejected the transaction, it would have marked only the second time since the creation of the CFIUS review process more than 20 years ago that a president had taken such action. (The first presidential rejection occurred in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush and also involved a Chinese investment.) While the substance of the CFIUS decision probably does not mark any dramatic change of US policy toward foreign investment, the US rejection at a time of tension in the US–China economic relationship could have considerable impact.
On December 17, 2009, Firstgold Corp. (Firstgold), a Nevada mining company, announced that CFIUS had advised Firstgold that on December 21 CFIUS would recommend to President Obama that he reject the proposed investment in Firstgold by a China-based company, Northwest Non Ferrous International Investment Company (Northwest). Firstgold stated that US officials had specifically noted the proximity of Firstgold's properties to a Naval Air Station and related facilities. Firstgold also stated that CFIUS had advised that it had considered several mitigation possibilities and concluded that none would resolve the national security concerns. Remarkably, a memorandum detailing the communications between Treasury staff and counsel to the parties was leaked to the New York Times.
CFIUS's counterpart in Australia, the Foreign Investment Review Board, has also in the past year objected to a number of Chinese investments based on proximity to defense installations. Thus, these Australian, and now American, rejections could reflect a new trend in the national security assessment of Chinese investments abroad.
Although, as noted, the formal rejection of a foreign investment by the president is almost unprecedented, many foreign investments are blocked for national security reasons when CFIUS informally advises the parties that the transaction will not be approved or proposes mitigation measures unacceptable to the parties. In such circumstances, the parties typically withdraw their applications to CFIUS and the process terminates. The vast majority of proposed foreign acquisitions that are submitted to CFIUS, however, are cleared without submission to the president.
In 2007, the US Congress overhauled the CFIUS process through enactment of the Foreign Investment and National Security Act. In January 2008, President Bush issued an executive order (E.O. 13456) implementing the law, and the Treasury Department's final regulations governing the revised CFIUS procedures became effective at the end of 2008. The Obama Administration, therefore, is the first Administration to apply the new rules formally on a case-by-case basis.
In meetings with Chinese officials, the Obama Administration has professed a policy of openness to foreign investment. By making the CFIUS treatment of the Northwest investment a matter of public record, Firstgold may create the appearance of a change in US policy toward foreign investment. It is more likely, however, that this rejection is simply a confluence of unusual factors. Coming on the heels of Congress's enactment of enhanced "Buy American" provisions in the economic stimulus law, the president's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese tires, and tough negotiations at the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen, the symbolism of a rejection of the Firstgold-Northwest transaction may increase US-China tensions, and thus have a larger impact than its substance warrants.
Foreign investors and their US counterparts should pay close attention to any repercussions of the collapse of the Firstgold-Northwest transaction, and take into account the CFIUS review process when considering potential transactions. Many foreign investments in the United States are subject to review to determine whether they threaten to impair the national security. Commercial competitors of the parties to a transaction sometimes attempt to influence this process to stop potential investments. Acquisitions in a wide range of US industries will likely require CFIUS approval — and the associated political risk management — before investors can complete them. Thus, informed legal and political advice is critical for both parties to a foreign investment in the United States.
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When the walls are closing in, a captor will do everything in his power to accomplish his mission.Duncan
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Not Bathed Bathed ! Silly !Tonight I was bathing, and then lied back and saw this huge rainspider sitting on the ceiling ! I was like O M G .. He hasnt moved since, so me and a house mate have been taking pix of im hehehe :) thank goodness its only a rainspider ! ;)
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Drug Addiction: Withdrawal
Drug addiction is a serious problem that affects everyone it touches, not just the person struggling with it. The person struggling with drug addiction may be in such denial that oftentimes it may require an intervention in order to get a loved one into drug rehab treatment. Quite often it's the fear of withdrawal and the often uncomfortable symptoms that accompany it that deters even those who do want to get help for their drug addiction.
People become addicted to drugs on both a physical and psychological level. For this reason, the professional care available at a drug rehab center is advised. The physical dependence is removed during detoxification and the psychological dependence is addressed once the body has been stabilized. The body has become dependent upon the drug to function and when it is ceased, the body will naturally complain with aches and pains. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and generally are uncomfortable enough that, given the opportunity, an individual will return to using drugs to avoid them. For this reason, drug detoxification should always be medically supervised in a safe environment. Southcoast Recovery offers state-licensed medical detox at their drug rehab facility in Dana Point, California, that helps gently wean the body off of drugs or alcohol over a period of days with a mild form of prescription medication.
What is Drug Addiction Withdrawal?
Drug addiction withdrawal is the uncomfortable result of detoxing the body from drugs and is the first, necessary step in drug rehabilitation. Withdrawal can be overwhelming for both the mind and body. Withdrawal from certain drugs can be dangerous and potentially life threatening if not treated in a medically supervised environment with 24 hour care. Certain drugs act on the central nervous system and/or the respiratory system. When removed, the nervous system is no longer being chemically suppressed and may seize, causing life-threatening convulsions. Anxiety is a common result of withdrawal, as is depression and confusion. These symptoms combined with physical body aches that generally feel flu-like in nature make it difficult for people to make it through initial drug addiction withdrawal on their own. While detoxification is rather uncomfortable, it is the first sign that the body is restoring itself to its natural, healthy state of being following drug addiction.
General Symptoms of Drug Addiction Withdrawal
All people who struggle with drug addiction suffer withdrawal symptoms that range from mild to severe depending on the type of drug, quantity and consistency of drug usage. As mentioned, there are both physical and psychological signs of withdrawal from drug addiction. The physical signs of drug addiction withdrawal include a variety of symptoms which may not be universal, but include nausea, vomiting, body aches, profuse sweating, headache, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, restlessness, difficulty concentrating and more. The severity of withdrawal symptoms will vary depending on which substance the client has become addicted to.
Drug Addiction Withdrawal for Benzodiazepines, Alcohol and Opiates
For those who need to detox from anti-anxiety medication, tranquilizers and sedatives such as Benzodiazepines (Valium, Librium, Xanax, Klonapin) or alcohol, the drug addiction withdrawal symptoms may include insomnia, increased amounts of anxiety, irregular heartbeat, profuse sweating, tremors, headaches, body-aches and the possibility of life-threatening seizures. Severe alcohol detox symptoms also include visual or auditory hallucinations and delerium tremens or DTs. Benzodiazepines and alcohol both work by depressing the central nervous system (CNS). Abrupt cessation can result in convulsions or seizures and for this reason, benzodiazepines and alcohol are the most dangerous forms of drugs to safely detox from. Medical supervision at a hospital or licensed drug rehab facility is highly recommended for a safe detox.
For those who are recovering from opiate drug addiction such as prescription drug painkillers (Codeine, Vicodin, Hydrocodone, OxyContin, Morphine, Roxicet) and heroin, some drug addiction withdrawal symptoms will include an increase in mucus resulting in a runny noise or coughing, the shakes or tremors, anxiety, vomiting and nausea, inability to sleep, irritability, profuse sweating, cramps, high blood pressure, body aches and headaches, dilated pupils, persistent yawning and watering eyes.
Drug Addiction Withdrawal for Methamphetamines, Crystal Meth and Cocaine
Methamphetamine abuse has become a huge problem because of its highly addictive properties. Methamphetamine drug addiction and crystal meth withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, irritability, inability to concentrate, confusion, increased hunger and overwhelming cravings for methamphetamines. Related drugs that stimulate feeling of euphoria include cocaine, for which withdrawal symptoms include sleeplessness, fatigue, irritability, cravings, lack of pleasure and sometimes extreme agitation.
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SouthCoast Recovery offers safe, comfortable, medical detox for all forms of drug addiction. Our state-licensed drug rehab detox facility offers traditional medical detox with a mild form of prescription medication to safely and gently ease your body off of drugs and into recovery. In addition, Southcoast Recovery is only one of three drug rehab facilities in the nation to offer NeuroTransmitter Restoration therapy (NTR), a cutting-edge all-natural amino acid solution delivered intravenously that saturates the body's cells and jump-starts the recovery process. NTR has been demonstrated to be very effective in reducing and even eliminating cravings as well as restoring clarity within days instead of weeks or months.
Don't let the fear of drug addiction withdrawal stop you from getting sober and living the life you were meant to live. SouthCoast Recovery will ease you through the withdrawal stage and into recovery. We offer 30, 60, 90 day and 6 month residential drug addiction treatment at our state-of-the-art drug rehab facility in Dana Point, California. For more information, call us today. Professional assistance is available 24/7.


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A listing of events, provided by the venues. In case of an error, please click here to email online editor Mike Howie.
Special events
This weekend
Lightworks. 5 p.m. daily, Dec. 20 to 26, Peterson Park, 500 Broadway Ave., Mattoon. Peterson Park lights up for the holidays, with many animated displays. Free, with donations accepted. http://www.mattoon.illinois.gov, 800-500-6286.
Holiday decorations. Through the holiday season, AMBUCS Park, University Avenue in Urbana just east of the intersection of Cunningham and University. A road runs through the park for easy viewing of the decorations. http://www.thegccambucs.org or on Facebook: The Greater Champaign County AMBUCS.
Candlelight tours. "Images of Christmas," 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 21 to 28, C.H. Moore Homestead and DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn St., Clinton. The mansion will be decorated for the holidays. Entertainment during candlelight tours. People in period dress and demonstrations. Admission: $3, adults; $1, ages 12-18. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 935-6066.
Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill. Lights displayed from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 21 to 30, plus Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1, Bunker Hill Historic Area, Kennekuk County Park, 22296-A Henning Road, Danville. 442-1691.
Candlestick Lane.5 to 10 p.m. daily through Christmas, corner of Grant Place and Eastern Drive, Urbana.
Next week
End of the Year Gala. 6:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 29. American Legion Hall. Chatsworth. Sit-down baked steak dinner. Music by Art & Gabe & Annette. Sponsored by Chatsworth Township Library. Advance tickets only; available at library. 815-635-3004.
Future highlights
Big Balloon Drop. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31, Orpheum Children's Science Museum, 346 N. Neil St., C. Ring in the New Year inside the Orpheum Theatre. Families are invited to join in the annual Noon Day Celebration with the merry tradition of Old Anzine. The event will include music by DJ Diane Ducey, crazy hats and noisemakers, a dance party, a countdown to the big event, and a balloon drop of more than 4,000 balloons at noon. Tickets: $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers, family four-pack for $28. orpheumkids.com; 352-5895.
2013 Midwest Winter Nationals Tractor Pull. 6 p.m. Jan. 3, noon and 7 p.m. Jan. 4 and noon and 7 p.m. Jan. 5; Gordyville USA, 2205 County Road 3000 N (1/2 mile west of Gifford on U.S. 136), Gifford. Tickets in advance $17.50, children under 10 free; at the door, $20. All weekend, all five sessions, $75. http://www.whatssmokin.net.
Harlem Globetrotters 'You Write the Rules' World Tour. 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 10, University of Illinois Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., C. Tickets $15-$80; discounts for groups. 866-455-4641, 333-5000, http://www.uofiassemblyhall.com.
Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, UI Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., C. Shelby Motors presents "Monsters & Magic." Monster trucks include Raminator, Star Marshal, Chalkboard Chuck, Lucas Oil Stabilizer. Pit party and autograph session, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$25. 333-5000.
Future highlights
Community Cinema. "Soul Food Junkies," 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15, Champaign Public Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B, 200 W. Green St. Filmmaker Byron Hurt's documentary traces soul food from its roots in Western Africa, to its incarnation in the American South, to its contribution to modern health crises in communities of color. Free. 403-2070.
This weekend
Krannert Uncorked with Geoff Poor and David Thies (Americana). 5 p.m. Dec. 20, Stage 5, Krannert Center, Urbana. Free.
Holiday Season Singalong. 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Indi Go Artist Co-op, 9 E. University Ave., C. Presented by C4A Live at Indi Go. Songs led by Rob Krumm, Robin Kearton and Matt Croisant. 384-2946.
Bement Country Opry Band. Christmas show, 8 p.m. Dec. 21, Bement Country Opry building, 117 S. Macon St. Country and comedy show with house band and guest each week. Tickets $5-$10. 877-6499, http://www.bementcountryopry.com.
Bellflower Country Opry. Family Christmas show, featuring Kathy Brake, keys, and Derrick Roy, drums; 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Bellflower Community Center, 202 Center St. Special visitor from the North Pole. Tickets $10, adults; 12 and younger, free. 898-7493, 309-722-3497.
Next week
Bement Country Opry Band. New Year's Eve show with many entertainers, 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 29, Bement Country Opry building, 117 S. Macon St. Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Country and comedy show with house band and guest each week. Tickets $15. 877-6499, http://www.bementcountryopry.com.
Cover 4. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Grissom Hall Theatre, 914 Arends Blvd., Rantoul. Musical concert hosted by the Rantoul Theatre Group. Admission $5; all proceeds go to Church Women United Clothing Center. Bring a winter hat, scarf or coat and get free admission. Concessions available. Free parking.
Future highlights
The Chorale. "C-U at the Vineyard — A World in Tune — Winter Around the World," 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 30, The Vineyard Church auditorium, 1500 N. Lincoln Ave., U. Special guest performers are the Urbana Pops Orchestra String Section and previous Young Artist Scholarship winners Derek Maninfior, piano, and Molly Netter, soprano, plus the singalong. Tickets $20 and $22; available at Bresnan Meeting Center, 706 Kenwood Road, C, 398-2550 or http://www.thevirginia.org.
Last Chance to Laugh in 2012. 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1, Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount. A few short films and light appetizers start evening at 8, followed by sketches, standup comedy, musical acts and live tunes with the Prairie Dogs at 9:30 all the way up to ringing in the New Year. Tickets $25; must be 18 and up. Reservations required. http://lastchancetolaugh2012-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=2#; 733-0330; email@example.com.
Bellflower Country Opry. New Year's Eve show, featuring Kathy Brake, keys, and Derrick Roy, drums, 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31, Bellflower Community Center, 202 Center St. Potluck, 6 p.m. Show, 7 p.m. Tickets $15. 898-7493, 309-722-3497.
Rachel Schiff, classical guitar. 7 p.m. Jan. 4, Indi-Go Artist Co-Op, 9 E. University Ave., C. Free. 898-4646.
Prairie Breezes Concert Series Presents Del Sur. 4:15 to 5 p.m. Jan. 11, Lewis Auditorium (ground floor), the Urbana Free Library, 210 W. Green St. The band brings many music genres from Latin America, including Huaynos, cumbias, porros and zambas. Free. 367-4057.
Claude Delangle, saxophone. Guest artist recital, 2 p.m. Jan. 13, Music Building Auditorium, 1114 W. Nevada St.,U. With Casey Dierlam, piano; UI Large Saxophone Ensemble. Free.
Bohola. Piper's Hut Concert Series, 8 p.m. Jan. 15, Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway Ave., U. Irish music's accordion virtuoso Jimmy Keane and bouzar player and vocalist Pat Broaders comprise bohola. Tickets $10 and $20. firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.pipers-hut.com/concerts.
Krannert Uncorked with Eclectiq Soul (R&B). 5 p.m. Jan. 17, Stage 5, Krannert Center, Urbana. Free.
Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: Musical Travels. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center, Urbana. Featuring Adam Neiman, piano. Tickets $5-$31. 333-6280.
Sing the Truth! 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Tryon Festival Theatre, Krannert Center, Urbana. Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wright and their musical ensemble. Tickets $10-$48. 333-6280.
Global Transfer Afterglow: Jeff Chan's Cultural Arts Quartet. 9:30 p.m. Jan. 19, lobby, Krannert Center, Urbana. Free. 333-6280.
Marlen Vavrikova, oboe. Guest artist recital, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Recital Hall, Smith Memorial Hall, 805 S. Mathews Ave., U. Professor of oboe, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mich. Free.
Johannes Brahms' Instrumental Music with Piano: Ian Hobson, piano. With guest performer, pianist Samir Golescu, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Smith Memorial Hall, 805 S. Mathews Ave., U. In a series of concerts during the 2012-13 season, Hobson will present works by Brahms that feature the piano as a solo instrument or as part of an ensemble. Tickets $5-$10. 333-6280.
Cleveland Quartet Award Winner: Jasper String Quartet. 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center, Urbana. Tickets $5-$39. 333-6280.
This weekend
Regent Ballroom public dance. Social ballroom dancing, 8 to 11 p.m. Dec. 21, Regent Ballroom, 1406 Regency Drive West, Savoy. Last dance this year, Dec. 21. Mix of ballroom and Latin music. Singles and couples welcome. $9 at the door. 359-5333, http://www.regentballroom.com.
Country dancing. 7:30 to 11 p.m. every Saturday, through Dec. 29, Eagles Lodge, 605 Edgebrook Drive, C. Music by various country bands. Public welcome.
Country dancing. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dec. 22, Sidney Town Hall, Sidney. Line and couples, singles welcome. Fourth Saturday of each month. Admission $5. 351-4110.
Future highlights
26th annual Chambana Jan Jam. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Jan. 4 and 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5, Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., U; and 11 p.m. Jan. 5 at Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W Oregon St., U. Callers Kathy Anderson, Anne Huber, Scott Meyer and Jonathan Sivier. Music by Mean Lids, Big Bluestem and Money Creek Boys. New dancer orientation, 7:30 p.m., and contra dance to Mean Lids, 8 p.m. Jan. 4. Workshops, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; advanced contra, 2 to 4:30 p.m.; contra dance, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5. More contra dancing, 11 p.m. Jan. 5 at Channing-Murray. Workshops, $5. Full weekend, $40-$45. Fees $15-$30. 359-8225, http://www.urbana-contra.org.
Starlight Ball. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16, CRIS Healthy Aging Center, 309 N. Franklin St., Danville. Music by Captain's Three. Cost $10. 443-2999.
Swing Society weekly dance. 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. every Thursday, Jan. 17 through May 2, Illini Union, Room 314, 1401 W. Green St., U. Swing-era dances such as East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Charleston. Usually DJ'd by a local dancer. No special shoes or dress required. Free. http://www.cu-swing.org/dances, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mom Prom.6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19, Hilton Garden Inn, Banquet Hall, 1501 S. Neil St., C. Moms get dressed up and bring their son. Music, dancing and a three-course meal (with vegetarian option). Fun activities and a goody bag. Photo packages available (cash required). Tickets $26 per person at the Bresnan Meeting Center or online at http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com. 398-2550.
Tango Society of Central Illinois Milonga. "Milonga del Corazon," 7 to midnight p.m. Jan. 26, Phillips Recreation Center, 505 W. Stoughton St., U. Tango music by DJ Ron. Introductory tango lesson, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tango social dancing, 8:30 to midnight. Admission $10 (includes lesson); milonga only $7, $5 for students. 328-1309, u-cat.org, email@example.com.
Performing arts
This weekend
'Caroling in the Country.' A Christmas variety show, 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22; Market Street Theater, Paxton. Music and comedy for the whole family. Tickets $10 at the door. 579-1099.
Zoo Improv. 8 p.m. every Friday, SoDo Theatre, 114 S. Neil St., C. Improv comedy. Participate or just watch. $3. 356-7805, http://www.zooimprov.com, email@example.com.
Future highlights
New Year's Eve Show: Last Chance to Laugh 2012.8 p.m. Dec. 31, Sleepy Creek Vineyards, 8254 E. 1425 N. Road, Fairmount. Comedy, hilarious skits, joyful tunes, food, wine and more. Tickets $25. 733-0330, http://www.sleepycreekvineyards.com/.
Russian National Ballet Theatre. "Don Quixote," 7 p.m. Jan. 22; "Chopiniana/Romeo and Juliet," 7 p.m. Jan. 23; and "Swan Lake," 7 p.m. Jan. 24; Krannert Center, Urbana. Tickets $10-$43. 333-6280.
Shoe Stories and Dance. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St. Family concert of Cinderella stories in celebration of the exhibit "A World of Shoes." Featuring Kim Sheahan, the museum's resident storyteller, who is joined by Shannon Epplett, performer/teller, and Tanya Picard, dancer/teacher, and her students. 344-3355.
February Dance 2013. Dance at Illinois, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, Colwell Playhouse, Krannert Center, Urbana. Tickets $10-$17. 333-6280.
This weekend
'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.' Bah Humbug Productions, continues 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 23; Parkland Theatre, Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave., C. Tickets $8-$12; family rate, five for $50; obtained through Bah Humbug Productions only or at the door. 621-8276, email@example.com.
'Home for the Holidays.' Continues Dec. 20 through 31; Conklin's Barn II dinner theater, Goodfield. Performances at 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon Sunday. Adult comedy. Tickets $32-$36. 309-965-2545, http://www.barn2.com.
Future highlights
'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.' The Celebration Company, 8 p.m. Jan. 17 to 20, 23 to 27 and Jan. 30 to Feb. 2; Station Theatre, 223 N. Broadway Ave., U. Tickets $10-$15. 384-4000, http://www.stationtheatre.com.
'Love, Loss and What I Wore.' Monticello Theatre Association, Jan. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27; Phoenix Theatre, 1406 N. Market St. Monticello. MTA will contribute $7.50 to support breast cancer research for each Saturday ticket sold. email@example.com, http://www.monticellotheatre.org.
Outdoors / Nature
this weekend
Remarkable Reptiles. 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 20, Interpretive Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S. Homer Lake Road, Homer. Join a naturalist from the Homer Lake Interpretive Center for a close-up look at our resident snake and turtles. Learn their natural and personal histories. Free. Registration required. 896-2455. firstname.lastname@example.com/
Next week
Second Wind Running Club Winter Fun Runs. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Indoor group uses the UI Armory Track. There is a fee to use this facility. The outdoor group runs 1 to 6 miles around campus. Meet at the southwest entrance (corner of Gregory Drive and Fourth Street). All abilities are encouraged to attend and participate at the pace and distance desired. http://www.secondwindrunningclub.org.
Nordic Walking Group. 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Race Street parking lot, Meadowbrook Park, Urbana. Weekly group. A 4-mile route around Meadowbrook Park. All Nordic walkers welcome. Walk in all seasons. No charge. email@example.com, 649-6861.
Future highlights
Howl of the Coyote: A Full Moon Hike. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Sangamon River Forest Preserve, 2797 County Road 600 E, Fisher. Discover what emerges when darkness falls. Dress for the weather. $2. Registration required; 896-2455 or email@example.com.
UI museums
Krannert Art Museum. 500 E. Peabody Drive, C. "Encounters: The Arts of Africa," "Rising Dragon: Contemporary Chinese Photography," "Fields of Indigo: Installation by Rowland Ricketts with Sound by Norbert Herber," "Fashioning Traditions of Japan," "Expressions in Color: Selections from the Museum's 20th-Century Collection" and "Egungun! Power Concealed." All through Dec. 30. Closed Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission free, but $3 donation suggested. 333-1860, http://www.kam.illinois.edu.
Spurlock Museum. 600 S. Gregory St., U. "A World of Shoes," through Feb. 10, 2013. "John Philip Sousa's 1912 Victor Recording Sessions," through July 15, 2013. "A Divided Musical Affair: Arthur Endres Kraeckmann's Love Letters to Mabel Roeher," through July 29, 2013. Five permanent galleries, featuring the cultures of the world. Regular hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays, holidays. Free, suggested donation $3. 333-2360, http://www.spurlock.illinois.edu.
Other museums
Bicentennial Art Center and Museum. 132 S. Central Ave., Paris, Ill. "Works by the Effingham Art Guild," through Dec. 28. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or by appointment. 466-8130, http://www.parisartcenter.com.
Champaign County Historical Museum. In the historic Cattle Bank, 102 E. University Ave., C. Regular exhibits are four exhibit rooms, featuring turn-of-the-century (19th-century) items, plus the Victorian Room. Regular hours: noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Open for tour groups, by appointment. No admission charge for tours, but donations welcome. 356-1010, http://www.champaignmuseum.org, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Douglas County Museum. 700 S. Main St., Tuscola. Reindeer program, 6 p.m. Dec. 21. Have your picture taken with a live reindeer in the museum. Free to all children. Donation jar available. Refreshments, Santa and sleigh, elves. "Music! Music! Music!" through Dec. 31. Regular hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; and by appointment. Closed Dec. 24 to 26. 253-2535, http://www.docomuseum.org.
Museum of the Grand Prairie. Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 600 N. Lombard St., Mahomet. "100 Discoveries: The Nature of the Grand Prairie," through Dec. 31. Permanent exhibits include "Prairie Stories," "Blacksmithing on the Prairie" and "Champaign County's Lincoln." Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Free. 586-2612.
Orpheum Children's Science Museum. 346 N. Neil St., C. Snow Globe Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 22. A winter wonderland inside the theater's own snow globe, featuring indoor sledding, snowman making, candy cane ice hockey, snowball throwing, ice fishing and more. Bring a wish list for Santa. Hot chocolate, treats and crafts. $5 admission starting at 6:30 p.m. $6 members, $8 nonmembers. 352-5895.
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music. Harding Band Building, 1103 S. Sixth St., C. "The Forgotten Musicians of the Sousa Band," through June 3, 2013. "A British Tar: John Philip Sousa's Anglo-American Connections," through June 28, 2013. "The Musical Crossroads of John Jacob Mountz," through Sept. 9, 2013. "America and Sousa's Band Through the Photographic Lens of Charles Strothkamp," through Sept. 16, 2013. "John Philip Sousa's Jazz America," through Oct. 14, 2013. Regular hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Closed weekends and some holidays. Free, but donations accepted. For guided tours: 244-9309 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
For a longer list of museums in East Central Illinois, go to http://www.news-gazette.com/calendar.
Alice Campbell Alumni Center. 601 S. Lincoln Ave., U. "Inside India" by Larry Kanfer, ends Dec. 20. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional photographs of this collection can also be viewed at the Larry Kanfer Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 398-2000, 800-852-6337, http://www.kanfer.com.
Parkland Art Gallery. 2400 W. Bradley Ave., C. "Shift: Contemporary Photography Exhibition" by Bruce Checefsky, Dana Fritz, Richard Gray, Christa Kreeger Bowden, Joyce Lopez, Michael Sherwin, S. Gayle Stevens and Sonja Thomsen, through Feb. 2, 2013. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; and noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Dec. 22 to Jan. 6, and Jan. 21. 351-2485, http://artgallery.parkland.edu.
Tarble Arts Center. South Ninth Street at Cleveland Avenue, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston."19th Biennial Drawing/Watercolor: Illinois" exhibition, through Feb. 24, Main Galleries. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays, holidays, Dec. 22 through Jan. 1. 581-2787.
Urbana City Building. Lobby, 400 S. Vine St. Urbana Public Arts Program's November to January "Artist of the Corridor" exhibit, "Recent Work" by William Lawrence Deverell, through Jan. 31. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 384-2311, http://www.urbanaillinois.us/arts.
Alley Gallery. 113 N. Vermilion St., Danville. "Intimate Treasures" by Steve Ingram of St. Joseph. Ongoing. Regular gallery hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and noon to 4 p.m. Thursday. 497-2286.
Amara Yoga & Arts. Suite 156B, Lincoln Square Village, 300 S. Broadway Ave., U. "Canis Familiaris," artwork about animals, especially dogs, by Knut Bauer, Joan Stolz, Maria Lux, Susan Smith, Peggy Shaw, Lyosha Svinarski, Kathyrn Fitzgerald and Miriam Martincic, through Feb. 15. Hours: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 328-9642, http://www.amarayoga.com.
Boneyard Pottery. 403 S. Water St., C. Representational objects by Michael Schwegmann, ends Dec. 24. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. All other times: by chance or appointment. 355-5610.
Cinema Gallery. 120 W. Main St., U. "Fins, Fur and Feathers II," a show of animal ceramics," through Jan. 19. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 367-3711, http://www.cinemagallery.cc.
Kalarte Gallery. Located inside Heartland Gallery, 112 W. Main St., U. "Holiday Gift Show of Folk Art and Crafts," through Dec. 29. Includes items from Mexico, Guatemala, South America, Haiti, India, Turkey, Afghanistan, Indonesia, West Africa and elsewhere. Items on display will include folk paintings, votive paintings on tin, retablo boxes, masks, wood and metal sculptures, devotional items, jewelry and cards. Regular hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Except 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26 to 29. Also open, noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 23; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25. http://kalarte.com, firstname.lastname@example.com.
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text: Hello, disk devices are accessed in units of 'blocks', a block can be any size, however NetBSD makes assumptions in many places that a block is 512 bytes or DEV_BSIZE bytes which makes it impossible to use devices with different block sizes. IMHO there need to be three different ways to specify block offsets and block counts: 1. in units of blocks of the physical device 2. in units of blocks of DEV_BSIZE bytes 3. in bytes and we need to establish what units are used where. One possible path to support devices where physical blocks are not of size DEV_BSIZE would be - device drivers use 1. - wedges use 1. - the dk driver translates between 1. and 2. - the buffer system uses 2. and 3. Filesystems can be pretty agnostic to this as any multiple of DEV_BSIZE will work (but slower if not properly aligned to the physical block size). The necessary changes are rather small. In particular, dkwedge_info needs to be extended to keep track of the physical sector size so that the dk driver can do the transformations. Comments? -- Michael van Elst Internet: mlelstv%serpens.de@localhost "A potential Snark may lurk in every tree." -- -- Michael van Elst Internet: mlelstv%serpens.de@localhost "A potential Snark may lurk in every tree."


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I have hyper pigmentation after having two children. Can you suggest a good product to use to lessen this. I have patches on both sides of my cheeks and either side of my nose, although not too bad on me near my nose, the patches on my cheeks haven't faded since the birth of my children just over ten years ago. I am Eurasian, and appreciate this may be more prone to my genes. I am 41 years old and do not suffer from breakouts and have no acne scars.
Q. Hi Alison, I am 50 years old and have always suffered from milia on my cheeks. How can I get rid of them or at least make them less noticeable? Please help.
A. Milia is a common concern for a lot of people – it's usually a sign of too many fatty acids in your diet or not enough water. You can't squeeze them out because it's trapped fatty deposits under the skin and they are not attached to a pore.
They are a couple of things you can do to get rid of them:
- You can have them removed by laser or electrolysis in a salon. This is the safest way to do it because you can scar yourself if you try to squeeze them.
- If you want the very best alternative that you can do at home, use a small amount of Decleor's Balm Essential and massage it across the area pushing the fatty acids to help disperse them. You won't see results overnight – but be persistent and do it everyday.
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Anybody Killa "Shapeshifter" release coming soon!
So after attending the ICP seminar at the Gathering of the Juggalos this year, we received the freshness of the Phantom LP. Contained therein was taste of what to expect for the "Shapeshifter" album, which is coming on November 13th, 2015. The title of the new track is called "That Funk". Peep the freshness below


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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Select Comfort Corp.'s shares sank in after-hours trading Thursday after fourth-quarter results missed Wall Street forecasts and the company issued a disappointing full-year outlook.
Mattress makers overall have been struggling with intense competition as they battle to get consumers to make big-ticket purchases.
Select Comfort, based in Minneapolis, makes specialty mattresses such as Sleep Number. It said that it suffered a significant slowdown in sales during the last two weeks of its fiscal fourth quarter, but sales trends have since improved. It also felt the impact of increased investments in marketing and testing products during the fourth quarter.
Net income fell to $12.5 million, or 22 cents per share, for the period ended Dec. 29. That compares with $15.4 million, or 27 cents per share, in the same quarter last year. The prior year's quarter included a 3 cent-per-share expense tied to resolution of tax matters.
Select Comfort's total revenue increased 17 percent to $220.6 million. Sales from stores open at least a year, considered a key indicator of retail performance because it strips away the impact of recently opened or closed stores, increased by 11 percent.
Analysts polled by FactSet expected the company to earn 32 cents per share on revenue of $229.8 million.
Select Comfort expects to earn between $1.65 and $1.80 in fiscal 2013 fiscal. Analysts forecast $1.89 per share.
The company said its outlook is based on sales at its established stores increasing at least 10 percent and the addition of 25 to 35 new stores.
Select Comfort also announced Thursday that it has bought privately held mattress maker Comfortaire from Park Place Corp. for $15.5 million. Comfortaire, based in Greenville, S.C., makes adjustable air-supported sleep systems and generated revenue of $10.5 million last year.
Select Comfort expects to spend $70 million to $80 million on capital projects in 2013, including new, relocated and remodeled stores. It also plans to continue to buy back shares during the year.
The company also committed $4.5 million for a minority equity investment in one of its strategic product-development partners, saying it complements its current research and design efforts. The investment is associated with products it expects to launch during the next two months.
Select Comfort's shares sank $5.21, or 18.5 percent, to $22.99 in after-hours trading.


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The Daily Blink - Lament of an Ex-Mage
The Daily Blink feels very sorry for tanks today.
No ICD on the legendary? Great, I picture an Arcane mage blowing his cooldowns and getting a 120k AB, proc, 112k AB, proc, 100k AB, proc etc.
Edit: It's already been said TONS of times, you will still need the tokens for tier 11, after the 20% nerf it should be beyond easy for double digit IQ players.
Lol at daily blink. My first character was a prot warrior. All the way to raiding, and throughout WoTLK. Now my fury warrior friend has started tanking, and I play a mage. It is the most satisfying thing in the world to pull aggro off of him for a change. I love hard casting a pyroblast before he pulls, throwing up a living bomb, and popping combustion if that pyroblast crit. They can't out-threat that.
And my favorite, we just finished raiding for the night.
[Local] Kashdollars: Casting [Portal: Stormwind]!
Watching everyone blindly walking through the portal, and wondering why they are in theramore is PRICELESS.
Mage's are the best.


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In Memory of
Belinda Ruth Appleton
August 28, 1963 - September 10, 2011
Belinda Ruth
Funeral for Belinda Ruth Appleton, 48, of Trinity will be Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Michael Mason officiating. Burial will be in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Appleton, who died Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Huntsville Hospital, was born August 28, 1963, in Las Cruces, Mexico. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She worked for the Albany Clinic.
She was preceded in death by her father, Buddy Alvin Williams; and her brother, Freddie "Chico" Martinez.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Appleton; one son, Aaron Blake Williams of Trinity; her mother, Nancy Mathis of Trinity; one sister, Frieda Borowicz of Trinity; her grandfather, Alvin Williams of Cullman; and one grandchild, Blakelyn Sumi Williams of Trinity.
Pallbearers will be Kelly Randolph, Chris Zahnd, Ben Logston, Josh Huskey, Jimmy Cross and Pastor Emilio Sanchez.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery
741 Danville Road SW, Decatur, AL 35601 | (256) 353-2996
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 | 2:00pm
Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery
741 Danville Road SW, Decatur, AL 35601 | (256) 353-2996
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BANGOR, Maine — Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 60-bed not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation and supportive services in Bangor, has entered into a management contract with Covenant Health Systems, headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass., to begin April 1.
"We believe that our relationship with Covenant Health Systems will permit us to more readily fulfill our mission to the community we serve," said Phillip Bennett, administrator, in a press release. "We are pleased to find a management partner in Covenant who respects our individual philosophy and mission while availing us of services that a regional health and elder care delivery network can provide."
Andrew Sturgeon, board chair adds: "We are excited about the opportunity to work with Covenant Health Systems for many reasons. They have a significant presence in Bangor with their relationship to St. Joseph Healthcare which will allow the Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to further develop our responses to the challenges and opportunities of health reform. The Board has also been impressed with Covenant's commitment to quality care."
Covenant Health Systems is a values-based, Catholic, not-for-profit health care system based in Tewksbury, Mass. Covenant sponsors hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living residences and other health and elder services throughout New England. In Maine, Covenant sponsors several facilities including St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion in Lewiston and St. Andre Health Care in Biddeford.
Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers physical, occupational and speech therapies which are provided seven days a week in-house by a professional rehabilitation team designed to help residents recover in the shortest possible time.