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'Jane Got a Gun' Drama Continues: Bradley Cooper Out, Possible Replacements Named
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It's difficult not to root for Jane Got a Gun, the independent Western being produced by and starring Natalie Portman, which has been absolutely plagued by problems in the months leading up to – and following – the scheduled start of filming. A major casting change took place shortly before the film went into production, when Michael Fassbender walked away from his role as Jane's ex-lover, leaving Joel Edgerton to switch parts in order to take his place, with Jude Law eventually being cast in the role formerly occupied by Edgerton.
The real drama began when director Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin) failed to show up for filming and left Jane Got a Gun with a fully assembled cast and crew, but with no one at the helm. Gavin O'Connor (Warrior) was speedily brought on as a replacement, but by that time Jude Law had followed Ramsay off the project and Jane Got a Gun no longer had a villain.
Things seemed to be on track for a little while when A-list star Bradley Cooper signed up for the part most recently occupied by Law. Now, however, Deadline reports that Cooper, who was the third actor to be cast in the role of villain John Bishop, has also dropped out of the film and left the producers once more scrambling to find a replacement for one of their leads. Cooper has stated that he was very much looking forward to working on Jane Got a Gun, but scheduling conflicts with David O. Russell's new film American Hustle – possibly caused by the delays in filming that occurred as a result of the Boston bombings – meant that he couldn't commit to both films. Cooper is also currently engaged with promoting The Hangover Part III, which is another drain on his time.
Just as last time, the filmmakers have disclosed a wishlist of actors to replace Cooper, including earlier target Tobey Maguire and new hoped-for stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Tom Hiddleston. Out of those, Gordon-Levitt would probably be the best choice; Maguire just isn't a good fit for a villain role (as his stint as "Bad Peter Parker" in Spiderman 3 demonstrated), and while Hiddleston has received much acclaim for his portrayal of Loki in Thor and The Avengers, Gordon-Levitt is arguably the better casting fit for a rugged Old West bandit. Even more so if they reinstall his Bruce Willis face prosthetics from Looper.
For a mainstream studio film these problems would be bad enough, but Jane Got a Gun is an independent production with a limited budget, which has no doubt already lost thousands of dollars to the delays and setbacks. There's still enough talent attached to keep the movie going strong – and potentially to draw extra backing from financiers – but if the producers can't collect together a primary cast and keep them tethered to the film, then the ramifications could start to get serious. Portman might even have to join in with the current trend of resorting to a Kickstarter campaign.
Clap your hands if you believe in Jane Got a Gun, and this film just might get back on track without too much further hassle.
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Deadpool 2 writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick confirmed to Collider that both Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand) and Colossus (Stefan Kapicic) will be returning in the next film. Both the mutants would be returning in some capacity or other.
Cab driver Dopinder - Wernick told Nerdist in a Facebook live video: "I would say that the relationship between Dopinder and Deadpool was the most fun for me. I love that relationship and I love that character. And he'll be in the sequel."

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text: On Thu, Mar 21, 2002 at 01:30:43PM -0700, Rick Kelly wrote: > > I was reading somewhere the other day that the Windows XP license doesn't > allow connection to it with vnc, rdesktop, etc. You can only use the > facilities provided by Microsloth. Well rdesktop accesses the Microsoft provided RDP services, so it is not installing any non MS stuff on the XP system. I'm sure they still don't want you using an unauthorized client. Then I guess you use the Citrix ICA client (Linux binary) or something. -Andrew


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The initiatives in 'Canada's Economic Action Plan' always sound great – but are they meaningful? Earlier this month, the federal government announced that all family physicians (including residents) and nurses who decide to work in rural communities after April, 2012, will be eligible for partial Canada Student Loan forgiveness – up to $40,000 over five years for doctors. Ottawa expects this initiative to expand access to health services in rural and remote communities. Should Canada's small towns prepare for a flood of doctors heading their way?
Consider first the number of physicians that are potentially influenced by this initiative. From the 2007 National Graduates Survey, 41 per cent of the 2005 graduates that could be representative of new doctors (graduated from a health-related program, with a university degree above a bachelor's degree, and working in a health occupation and industry) had borrowed from Canada Student Loans.
Of those who borrowed, 31 per cent owed $35,000 or more in (federal and provincial) government student loans at the time of graduation in 2005. In 2007, 20 per cent of the borrowers owed $35,000 or more. These statistics are based on some small samples, but would roughly suggest that 8-13 per cent of new doctors could be influenced by this initiative.
According to CIHI, Canadian faculties of medicine awarded 2,344 medical degrees in 2009. So we can imagine just over 200 new doctors per year potentially influenced by a Canada Student Loans forgiveness programs.
Is $8,000 a year enough to convince the average family physician and their family to take up practice in a rural community? Most would agree that $8,000 a year doesn't seem like much to a person earning a six-figure salary. If married, doctors are likely to have a spouse with similar earnings potential. The job opportunities for a spouse may be equally important in the doctor's location decision.
Research (by Bolduc, Fortin and Fournier in 1996) has shown that incentive programs for new doctors can have a significant effect on location decisions. Quebec's Differential Remuneration Program paid substantially higher fees to rural doctors in the 1980s and was predicted to increase the number of new general practitioners in remote and isolated regions by 14 per cent. Quebec's bursary programs tied to rural service ($10,000 per year in 1982 to medical students), settlement grants ($5,000-$10,000 nontaxable), refresher training programs, and additional grants to doctors in the most isolated regions increased supply by 34 per cent.
Unfortunately, the $8,000 a year offered under the new Canada Student Loans program pales in comparison to the set of Quebec programs examined. Given the empirical evidence available, to suggest that up to 20 new doctors per year (10 per cent of the 200 potentially influenced) is probably a very generous and optimistic estimate. Only a handful of those will settle down in the rural communities in the long-run.
How many rural communities in Canada are struggling to get family physicians? A lot more than 20.
The Government of Canada expects this program to cost $9-million a year.
Tammy Schirle is an Associate Professors of Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University


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Oh My! What the Federer!October 7, 2009
You know what? This guy used to cry in his childhood too, but with a barbie doll in hand probably.
Federer is an average tennis player. And, I like to cal him rogue. Or f-rog (frog?).
Any of ya remember the time when he had that ponytail and that clean-shaven face? Most of the guys playing during that time simply lost their concentration on seeing that face. That's why they lost out and even sang his praises afterwards. Andre would have gone on for many more years had Steffi not realized this fact.
So you fans get a grip, okay?
And ooh, ooh, some of you are Nadal fans too. That Nadal guy is a loser too. He loses his cool after dusting the rogue with clay. I mean, he smiles and loses no opportunity to actually hug him, like he did in Australian Open. Look closely at that hug again. Yeah, you were fooled into believing that was friendship. That was the dumbest thing to do.
I mean, rub it in when you have the chance. I mean, if this trend goes on it won't be long before even that dude loses his composure during matches.
In that sense, Murray is too good.
And don't even get me started on his "Fans". Total losers! How many of them actually know how to play tennis?
Just follow that guy who wrote this or that crap on rogue and had real fun (you know, real fun). And then you guys bet your life on him. All of you have nothing else to look forward to in your life.
And sooo many of these idiots! It's like honest people are afraid to write what's on their minds, and are resorting to this subtlety crap and sarcastic crap, which no one understands anyway.
And how come such a sore loser was given the sportsman award? Yeah, all of them simply fell for him.
I suck at writing, but you guys suck even more. And I am still looking for that "biggest fan" of Federer here.


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Our parents tell us to be aware of strangers, especially old men with gray hair and crooked teeth. This was in fact the identity of the stranger who approached me at Nice Airport yesterday. He stretched out his hand and offered me an orange tablet for my headache… such generosity and friendliness towards strangers is not common place today especially at airports.
The circumstances were dubious, fear dressed under the guise of wisdom tells us not to accept such an offering from a stranger. The damage of "such wisdom" is that it binds us to fear and it isolates us in a world where anyone we don't know should be treated with suspicion. In this world kindness towards strangers evaporates for fear of being misunderstood… this is the tragedy of our world.
But the truth was in his eyes, uncertain, apprehensive, brave kindness daring to reach out, to move against the grain in our suspicious world.


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This Grammy Award winning New Zealand comedy duo has taken the States by storm and Razorgator has your tickets to see Flight of the Conchords. Spawned from a BBC radio series in 2004, Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement now have an HBO Series and worldwide cult following with hits like The Distant Future, Business Time and Frodo, Don't Wear the Ring. Dubbing themselves as "New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based, digi-bongo a capella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo", Jermaine and Bret utilize a witty combination of characterization and humor to create a stand-up team unlike any other. Razorgator is your source for great seats to see this unique comedic pair up close and personal!
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Airdate: October 22, 2003
Written by Drew Z. Greenberg; Directed by Terrence O'Hara
Now you're saving people in your dreams, too. I bet a shrink would have a field day with that scenario. – Lex
MUSICAL GROUP REM SUPPLYS MUSIC FOR ENTIRE EPISODE – Clark dreams he is being pursued by a frightened young girl who needs his help. However, after he discovers she is actually a comatose neighbor who should have woken up years ago, he enlists Lana's help to uncover the truth – which puts Lana in grave danger. Meanwhile, Lionel demands that Lex undergo a full psychological evaluation before he hires him.
Guest Stars
Katharine Isabelle (Sarah Conroy)
Christopher Shyer (Nicholas Conroy)
John DeSantis (The Traveler)
Featured Music
Imitation Of Life by R.E.M
Everybody Hurts by R.E.M
Losing My Religion by R.E.M
Bad Day by R.E.M
At My Most Beautiful by R.E.M


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A Love Supreme is a ten minute black and white documentary film produced by Nilesh Patel in 2001. This film was a tribute to Patel's mother, who lives with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to create a record of her skilled hands preparing samosas, in case they became affected by RA in the future.
"Seen on a big screen, the results are astonishing. The peas are the size of mountain boulders. Each slice of potato peel is like a ski slope. Corn juice dripping from a cob has the Adamic beauty of a fresh spring. Spices lie like desert sands. The pastry is kneaded and rolled and peeled by Indumati, whose fingers now appear huge. Her hands become historical texts that tell hard, complicated stories about female labor, migration, domestic economy. We peer at the thick veins and coarse skin, but also at signs of personality and prettiness – bangled wrists, hennaed curlicues. Samosa-making has been transformed into an epic activity." –Gastronomica Winter 2004
This film is available for viewing at the BBC Film Network. (Real Player or Windows Media Player required.)
I have added a calendar on the sidebar to keep track of events related to disability and the arts. There are quite a few disability film festivals around the world throughout the year, so you might want to check to see if any of them are going to be playing in your area.
Stay tuned…for the next adventure of Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy!


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from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A title of honor (of greater dignity than rabbi) given by the Jews to the patriarchs or presidents of the Sanhedrim—Gamaliel I., who was patriarch in Palestine about a. d. 30–50, being the first to whom it was applied.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Sir Henry Yule (Marco Polo, II, 27) thinks that Olopen is only a Chinese form of rabban, a monk, while Prof. Hirth makes Olopen stand for Ruben, or Rupen.
The ascending scale of rab, rabbi, rabban, presented so many steps on the ladder of ambition.
(John 20: 16) The titles were used with different degrees of honor; the lowest being rab, master then rabbi, my master; next rabban, our master; and greatest of all, Rabboni, my great master.
Edwin M. Cotton, chief rabban; James D. Wood, assistant rabban; Walter Gorman, high priest and prophet; Daniel Holland, Oriental guide; Larry J. Smith, treasurer; and John A. Firmes, recorder.
"We've been looking forward to this," Sgt. Raymond Rubio, a Galveston police officer and chief rabban of El Mina Shriners in Galveston, said.
zt · December 12th, 2006 at 11:36 pm great post maybe the difference is that the cons mvmnt is letting people be on the outside what they are on the inside whereas rabban gamliel wanted to check that everyone was, on the inside, the way that they presented on the outside traditionally pious
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HERE for a complete Tehillim] and Mincha and know that your tefillos will join together with the tinokos shel beis rabban throughout the world.


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Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the main wing of Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change, on Saturday March 19 is standing against President Robert Mugabe in arguably the country's most hotly contested presidential election since independence 28 years ago. Alec Russell, the FT's southern Africa correspondent, interviewed him between election rallies in north-east Zimbabwe, in an area where until recently it was too dangerous for him to campaign.
FT: Three years ago you were not able to campaign in this part of the country. Now you face big rallies. What has changed?
MT: People have finally realised, this man is taking us for a ride. The economy has become Zanu-PF's Achilles heel. And it is through bad policies, the indigenisation programme destroying the confidence of the business community. Look at this, just look at it (pointing at empty shops by the side of the road). There's no business. These are all empty shelves. It makes the people even travel far and wide to get basic needs. So we need to attend to those small business needs, because there's no way you can service the local, rural community without them.
FT: In previous elections, the security forces have given you a very hard time, yet here you are and you're going around the rural areas. I've been to other parts of the country, and lots of your campaigners are busily campaigning. Why no clampdown?
MT: Because the pillars of support have collapsed. They are not spared by the economic factors, their families and relatives are not spared by the economic factor. As we say, there is no store for the CIO; there is no store for the policemen. The whole police force, the whole army are his pillars of support, and they've now realised, without change, there is no future. They used to be cushioned by clear patronage, but they realise that Mugabe's run out of options of patronage, because how far is he going to sustain that patronage?
FT: So how worried are you by the comments by the chief of police and
also I think the chief of army (saying they would not accept an opposition victory)?
MT: It makes no difference to me. Previously, yes, in the last elections, I would have got worried, but now I am not worried, because I know where this army stands. These are individual opinions. They do not reflect the institutional cohesion of that position.
FT: You know better than anyone that President Mugabe is an absolute master at winning elections that he appears not to have won. How do you stop him doing the same this time?
MT: He can only steal the election, he cannot win it. So much as he can boast, everybody realises that he's run out of options. Even his machinery for rigging is no longer as cohesive as it used to be.
FT: Is going to try and steal it?
MT: Oh yes, of course. But experience is the best teacher. I think the MDC's much more prepared this time around that in previous elections, both in terms of unrigging machinery in terms of collecting the data from every polling station.
FT: What will you do if Mr Mugabe declares victory in disputed circumstances as President Kibaki of Kenya did a few months ago?
MT: I cannot dismiss the Kibaki scenario. But he (Mr Mugabe) knows that if he goes that blatant route what happens the day after? What is he going to do? He can declare himself the president of the country. But the following day the crisis will be looking him in straight the face. He will have created himself an even deeper crisis.
We went in to de-legitimize Mugabe. Let him remove the last residual line of legitimacy he has. Even those within the region who still have supported him will find it impossible to justify that…
FT: Would you go to the courts?
MT: No this time we will not go to the courts. We are saying this is a people's victory a people's campaign. It is the people who have to respond. He will not have stolen it from Morgan Tsvangirai, an individual. Such will be the overwhelming groundswell of popular feeling he will not be able to contain it. That's why we are saying, stay at the polls and defend your vote. The challenge is to defend the vote. It's not about whether the people want change or not, but whether they are able to defend it.
FT: To be clear, under those circumstances either a premature Mugabe declaration of victory or a clearly deeply flawed election, would you call for people to go on the streets?
MT: No. I am not calling for a demonstration. If the people don't themselves see this as their victory has been stolen then what do you expect the leadership to do.
FT: Some supporters were almost waiting for such a call in 2002 and
were disappointed.
MT: They were not ready. And Mugabe was ready to cause bloodshed. What
we are fighting for is democratic change of government.
FT: So you don't regret that (as a missed opportunity)?
MT: I don't regret that at all
FT: If elected president what would be your most pressing priority?
MT: There are two critical issues confronting any leader. One is to appreciate the fact is that this is going to be a transitional government which means that as much as possible you need to create a government that neutralises the insecurity of certain individuals, that may think any change of government is intended to embark on retribution. That confidence building measure may require not a winner take all but may require a national government. I am not talking of a government of national unity but a national government. To incorporate certain elements to create a stable situation, you need stability first.
Secondly you need a constitutional dispensation that will lay down the basis for an accountable government and move away from this one that created a militarised culture. Thirdly you need an economic intervention that is based on clear strategies. The first is short term interventions: the humanitarian crisis, the food situation, the
drug situation in hospital…. The diaspora of three million, teachers doctors.
You need to create an economic framework that is going to arrest the high inflationary framework. Given inflation conditions, an economic stabilisation programme is needed in the medium term. In the long term you start unveiling some of your investment They are the three major challenges any government has to face: first
stability, second govt interventions, third a macro-economic framework.
FT: So what is your vision of a national government?
MT: A government of nation unity is a coalition. A national government is based on a government having been elected but having decided on its own decision and through its magnanimity to incorporate other elements. Its authority is not undermined. It is as in 1980 when we had such a government. Mugabe won hands down and decided to
incorporate elements from Ian Smith's party and Joshua Nkomo's, but it was based on his own decisive mandate. The mandate of that government must be unquestionable it must be clear minded but through its magnanimity it must incorporate some elements of Zanu-PF.
FT: So it would include elements of Zanu-PF?
MT: Yes I will incorporate elements of Zanu PF. People must feel part of the solution and not the problem. Any sense of insecurity could destabilise the government.
FT: How to choose who from Zanu-PF can serve?
MT: There has to be consultation with the leadership of the reform elements, not the rabid elements, those who want to see the government moving forward, those who want to work with an opposition government.
FT: Would they include Simba Makoni (the former finance minister also
running against Mr Mugabe)?
MT: The Makoni element has a reform agenda but it has a fundamental difference from us. We are saying Zanu PF cannot be reformed but can only be transformed. It is the institutional omissions of Zanu PF that have led us to where we are.
FT: So what is your message to Zanu PF? Some of whom have benefited
hugely from Mr Mugabe's rule?
MT: You have benefited from Mugabe's patronage while the people have not benefited. It's time you realised the people have a right to choose. You must allow them. You cannot defend your ill-gotten wealth. That is not what independence is all about it. Independence without freedom is paper independence.
FT: What is Mugabe's future?
MT: We must emphasise we are patriotic Zimbabweans. We are committed to respect our heroes and our heritage. What we are opposed to is a situation in which a selection of heroes is based on Zanu-PF criteria and not on national criteria. The ultimate arbiter is Robert Mugabe himself. There will be a commission to decide. So if that committee or commission decides that Robert Mugabe should be in Heroes Acre so be it.
FT: How would he spend his time if defeated?
MT: I suppose he is a man of suspicious mind. He feels very insecure. How else can you explain the way he is sticking it out, without a transition, at his old age… I suppose he will feel that people are out to get him. But certainly that is not our preoccupation. In fact I will resist attempts at retribution at Mugabe. All we want is to give this country a new chance and a new chapter.
FT: So does that mean amnesty?
MT: I don't know. There has to be a balance between those committing crimes against humanity and how are you going to treat them after. I suppose the truth has to be told. There is a way of healing the nation. A process has to be in place. It is only the truth that will liberate people.
FT: Like South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
MT: Yes something like that. We need it not as an act of retribution
but as an act of healing the nation.
FT: There has been talk of sending him to the Hague for a war crimes
trial over the Matabeleland massacres.
MT: I wouldn't suggest it.
FT: Suggest it or support it?
MT: I wouldn't support it.
FT: One of the big issues has been land. How do you intend to address this with agriculture in this appalling state, and with many farmers having been evicted?
MT: Our plan is we cannot go back to pre-2000 and restore what happened before Mugabe embarked on this reckless process. We recognise it is as irreversible but we also recognise that we cannot condone what he has done. It has led the country to a serious food deficit. We need a rationalisation programme that will audit what happened. A commission an independent commission through parliament will come out with an audit and a recompensation policy for those who have lost property and
investment. The new programme will not discriminate on basis of race. So some of
the white farmers may find there is land for their farming activities but not the same farm they had before. That will be up to the independent commission. There is a political issue and an administrative issue. The political issue you cannot reverse, even before Robert Mugabe embarked on this irrational ham-fisted measure, there was a national consensus on the need for land reform. There was no argument. The argument is over how it was done. We need to deal with that not as a political issue but as an administrative matter.
It (the proposed commission) will look at titles, land tenure systems, how the land was managed who owns what. The land has to be rationalised. It will be a big programme. It will take three to five to ten years. We are not only dealing with those commercial areas but also with the communal areas. Communal areas have now been neglected
because of lack of imput, lack of support. These people have become even poorer.
FT: So what is your message to the outside world?
MT: Zimbabwe has been on the international radar for the wrong reasons. This is a country of great potential. We have overcome the political stalemate that has caused us to be a pariah for last ten years. We want to be part of the family of nations for the right reasons. In the long run the country should be able fund itself.
FT: China has been a stalwart supporter of Mr Mugabe. Will the
relationship change?
MT: I think one has to recognise that China is one of the big five economies in the world. You cannot avoid having relations with China. I suppose China was defending an individual, Robert Mugabe at the expense of Zimbabweans. I am sure that is where the distinction is. We will have diplomatic relations but no personal relations.
FT: And what about their investments?
MT: Any foreign investment will be protected Chinese English whatever.
FT: When did you realise something had gone wrong with the presidency?
MT: In 1985 when I was leader of mineworkers union in Bindura it became obvious to me that certainly Mr Mugabe's policy was running into problems. Five years into independence things got out of hand.
FT: How do you explain that?
MT: It is a lack of democratic accountability. We have a big problem of accountability. There were people being killed in Matabeleland and the nation was denied information. The transformation of Mugabe has been some say dramatic. I suppose the man has always displayed these instincts of violence. That was bad. It's a transformation of an individual from someone who had a high respect at home and abroad to someone who became a rogue. That is a dramatic transformation. There are the pictures of his fist. There is something positive about this election. Previously you would never see posters of me in this part of the world. It is quite remarkable.
FT: What is going on in his mind?
MT: I think the writing is on the wall. What he wants what he is looking how do I rescue myself from imminent disaster?
FT: What has been achieved by the South African mediation?
MT: Well, nothing really. On paper, yes, there has been some opening, but really the objective was to create conditions whose outcome was not going to be contested. But we all know that when Mugabe subverted that dialogue, he unilaterally imposed his will on the dialogue. It cannot be said that the dialogue achieved anything. In spite of the effort, the conclusion is that it did not succeed.
FT: So what do you make of the South African position?
MT: Well, I don't know. They've not made their position clear, they
have tried to (influence) the outcome by a false report, submitted to
SADC, that all parties had agreed, and that there only a few outstanding issues. It is not a few outstanding issues, because the conditions for elections have not been rectified. There is no agreement that has been signed between MDC and Zanu-PF. In spite of our demonstration of goodwill on the process, Zanu-PF has not reciprocated that goodwill.
FT: Do you hope for a more sympathetic hearing from Jacob Zuma than
from Thabo Mbeki?
MT: No, I don't think that… I think the change may be on style, not on substance. But so far, the ANC has made very commendable noises around the threats by the military here. Their comment was welcome.
FT: How do you explain South Africa's policy of quiet diplomacy? It seems to have achieved nothing.
MT: I suppose the motivation was that you cannot force Mugabe, you have to persuade him. But persuasion has not worked, as everyone admits. So perhaps a
more robust engagement would have produced a remedy. But Mbeki and
his quiet diplomacy appear as if it is quiet approval.
FT: The impression in the diplomatic community is that President Mbeki
and his government had poor relations with you and so tried to fix up
a separate deal, leaving you excluded.
MT: I don't know. I am not excluded by anyone. If there is going to be any exclusion, it is by the people of Zimbabwe. I don't owe my allegiance to anybody. I owe my allegiance to the mandate of the people of Zimbabwe. Finished, period. And therefore, if anyone thinks that they can short-change Zimbabweans by another elite pact that does not involve Zimbabweans, it's unfortunate.
FT: So what's your message to the South African observers?
MT: I think one of the things that we've always said to the SADC and other observers is, don't create an impression that the complaints raised by the opposition are frivolous, because your credibility as observers is at stake. Your involvement hopefully will assist in producing a legitimate outcome, and therefore you must be as impartial as possible. But if you create an impression that you already have a pre-determined position, then it's unfortunate. We cannot respect that position.
FT: In the last few elections, the observers have rather controversially endorsed the election. Are you more confident this time?
MT: No, I am not confident at all. To me, Zimbabweans are alone in this. They are fighting for their country; they are fighting for their dignity; they are fighting to set a programme for prosperity and progress for the country against people who would like to be in solidarity with Mugabe. And this is in total conflict with the expectations and aspirations of Zimbabweans. It's a very unfortunate position, but that's why I am saying that the Zimbabweans are determined to restore their dignity, and of course, to restore their sovereignty.
FT: You were talking earlier about leadership. I suppose a blot on the MDC's record has been the split in your own party. Why did that happen?
MT: Well, this is not the first time that a political party has split. It's no use emphasising the split. I think the people of Zimbabwe are united for change. The split is an unfortunate incident, informed by various influences nationally and external to us. And therefore, to do a patchwork just to create that ideal impression is not practical. So it is unfortunate. One would have loved us to be one family, that's why we have not pursued our colleagues over the name, because they are not the problem. The problem is Mugabe. Unfortunately my erstwhile colleagues believe that I am the problem and that Mugabe is not the problem, which is quite fascinating. But you know, for me, the people have spoken across the nation. They are speaking with one
voice, they want change, they want change of this government, and anybody else is a spoiler. They are focusing on the wrong person. Let's all focus on Mugabe – to me that should be the rallying cry.
FT: Would there be room in a Morgan Tsvangirai government for senior figures from the breakaway wing of the MDC?
MT: It's also dependent on the attitude of my erstwhile colleagues. They seem to be more preoccupied about hating me than seeing the bigger picture. The bigger picture has nothing to do with me as an individual. The bigger picture has to do with strategies and tactics that we employ. They have employed strategies of collaboration with Zanu, and I don't agree with that, especially at this stage of the struggle. I think collaboration with Zanu-PF is a betrayal. We have sought to take a stand against Zanu. That's the position. So fundamentally, they need to change their strategy and tactic also, in order to be relevant to the struggle.
FT: No-one is perfect, yet they say that you're an autocrat. What would you say about that?
MT: I don't agree. There is a difference between dictatorship and leadership. If I take a position, a principled position, to protect the interests of the party, which is my responsibility as leader of the party, which is my constitutional responsibility, that is not dictatorship, that is leadership. And at the end of the day, sometimes leaders are called upon to make tough decisions, not popular decisions. And when I take a stand because I believe it's in the best interests of the party, which is serving this party very well, I think it's a feasible position. It's not a dictatorship, I am not an autocrat. I am submitting myself to the nation, I'm not imposing myself. And if you disagree with somebody, it doesn't mean necessarily that that somebody is an autocrat because you disagree with him.


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Stop Worrying About Taking Time Off from Work
What do Americans fear most? Among the common threats to our peace of mind—unemployment, clowns, public speaking, and so on—a new bogeyman is looming large: Vacation time. In 2015, the number of unused vacation days in the US peaked at an alarming 40-year high. According to research conducted by the Oxford Economics department, Americans sacrificed a total of 169 million vacation days (roughly 52.4 billion dollars' worth of paid leave).
Why taking time off from work due to stress is killing us!
Why are Americans so scared to take the "down time" they're perfectly entitled to? In the years since the Great Recession, sociologists suggest, the nation's existing workaholic culture has intensified dramatically. Facing a climate of immense job insecurity, many Americans are worried that if they take vacation time, they'll look less dedicated and less driven than their peers.
Most people delay taking a much-deserved rest owing to these feelings of worry and guilt until their vacation time is reset and (unless they are lucky enough to work for a company that "rolls over" unused vacation days) they lose those days forever. More worrying still, many companies are capitalizing on this trend and ceasing to offer paid vacation days at all.
There's just one catch to this perfect productivity plan: Human beings aren't robots. The more we deny ourselves the opportunity to rest and take a bit of time for ourselves, the less happy and (ironically) the more unproductive we become. As Allison Gabriel, an assistant professor of management at Virginia Commonwealth University, explains, "There is a lot of research that says we have a limited pool of cognitive resources. When you are constantly draining your resources, you are not being as productive as you can be. If you get depleted, we see performance decline. You're able to persist less and have trouble solving tasks."
Best solution for asking for time off is to have a good plan!
That's right: The best thing you can do for yourself and your job is to take a few days off here and there. But, in this rest-averse, work-obsessed culture, how do we manage to make that time? The answer may surprise you: Try faking sick.
Though it sounds unconventional, the trend of taking "mental health days" is beginning to gain real traction as more and more professionals—who may not have access to vacation time—teeter on the edge of burnout. If you think about it, it makes sense: In a culture where we feel we need "permission" to take time off, sick days are the ideal solution. When you take a day off sick, you're not saying, "I don't want to come to work for two weeks—I'd rather go to Hawaii," you're in effect saying, "I'd love to come to work today, but I just can't."
Likewise, taking "sick days" is more socially acceptable than the idea of taking a vacation: No one wants a sick person to come in to the office and pass around their germs, lest (God forbid) more people have to take sick leave. In most workplaces, when someone is ill, they're actively encouraged to stay home for a few days.
Sick days are also ideal for those who are not able or willing to go on a long vacation as they require only a short commitment. Even if you can't justify lying on a beach somewhere for two weeks while your team is struggling to complete a project on time, you can probably assure yourself that they can survive without you for a day or two. Meanwhile, research suggests that you'll be restoring your focus, strengthening your relationships, improving your sleep quality, and boosting your mood. It is, in short, worth it.
Before you take your "mental health break," for the sake of your own peace of mind, decide who you will delegate your usual tasks to and cover all of your bases. Learn how to effectively "fake sick" without getting caught and prepare yourself with a fake doctor's note (yes, you can buy them online) just in case your workplace demands proof of your ailment. Once you have all of the details taken care of, you'll be able to kick back, put your feet up, have a "pyjama day," and wake up the next morning feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to take on the world. Go on—you've earned it.


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Depression is big business, and treatment resistant depression (TRD) is becoming even bigger business still. The most recent example can be seen with Alkermes PLC (NASDAQ:ALKS) which succeeded in late Phase III trials last October with its TRD drug ALKS 5461. The stock's market cap jumped by an astounding $2.8B overnight on the announcement.
In fact, the Alkermes stock jump has not faded even now months since the initial data announcement on ALKS 5461.
While it may be too late to get in on the Alkermes revaluation, there is another biotech company working on a TRD drug that is similarly positioned to ALKS-5461, but with a current market cap of only $17M. That company is Vistagen, and if its own TRD program succeeds, the valuation could eventually overtake Alkermes. Here's how, and why.
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Alkermes A Blueprint for VistaGen
The two companies have widely divergent market caps. Alkermes is valued above $8.6B, and Vistagen at just $17M. Both, however, are working on an oral drug for TRD with the same mechanism of action and similar clinical trial designs.
Look at the chart above, and this is how investors can pretty accurately gauge the capital value of an oral TRD drug that succeeds in Phase III trials. It's about $2.8B, more or less.
This number makes sense in the context of the TRD market and known statistics. Some basic numbers: 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression according to the World Health Organization, with 11.6 (in the US.) million treated with drugs, and two thirds of those treated not receiving adequate benefit from initial treatments. This is the TRD market. It is estimated to be worth $12 billion by 2021.
Vistagen Therapeutics – Symbol:VTGN
Mechanism of Action
Private from Naurex developed a drug called rapastinel, a TRD drug acquired by Allergan PLC (NYSE:AGN) for $571M. The acquisition was much less than the $2.8B estimated capital value of ALKS-5461 because rapastinel is an intravenous rather than oral drug, which severely limits its usability and market scope. Rapastinel's mechanism of action is believed to involve the indirect modulation of the glycine site of the NMDA receptor. That's a mouthful, but it can be simplified conceptually in the following way. Ketamine, an established anesthetic only recently discovered to reverse treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in low doses, works by completely blocking the NMDA receptor. Why this reverses TRD is not completely understood, but it does work. The problem is, this leads to dissociative side effects and dependence.
Rapastinel is believed to work by indirectly binding to the glycine site that modulates rather than blocks the NMDA receptor, like a dimmer rather than the on-off switch of ketamine. Despite the obvious problems with ketamine, it was the mechanism of action that opened the door to new possibilities for treating TRD.
Since it does not completely block the receptor, the side effect profile and propensity towards dependence for rapastinel is much less. To have a drug that can treat TRD without significant side effects, in Big Pharma's eyes, is therefore worth over half a billion up front for an intravenous formulation.
Here we come to VistaGen and its flagship pipeline oral TRD drug AV-101. AV-101, just like rapastinel, binds to the same glycine site of the NMDA receptor, theoretically accomplishing the same "dimming" function. But unlike rapastinel and like ALKS-5461, AV-101 can be taken orally. Rapastinel was already acquired for $571M, and ALKS-5461 has a market value of about $2.8B. VistaGen is worth below $20M. There is a major disconnect here.
Phase II Underway
A Phase II study of AV-101 monotherapy on 25 TRD patients is currently underway, headed by the same pioneer of this entire niche Dr. Carlos Zarate, whose name you will find associated in some way with every company in this field. Completion of the study is expected by the end of the year. A Phase II study of AV-101 adjunctive treatment in MDD is expected to release data by next year. Keep in mind that the Phase IIb results ultimately got Naurex acquired.
Blueprint Helps Avoid Previous Pitfalls
There are other advantages to following two major successes. VistaGen's predecessors, particularly Alkermes, have already encountered many pitfalls in clinical development. ALKS-5461 was brought through 3 separate Phase III trials, two of which failed due to trial design and placebo responders. Placebo responders dull the effect of the active arm by making placebo and active arm look statistically similar, and placebo responders are a major problem in depression studies. Even though the company was technically prepared for the problem of placebo responders by setting up a sequential parallel comparison design (SPCD) for filtering them out of the first round, it still wasn't prepared enough.
In one Phase III for example, the study didn't successfully filter out placebo responders because the active arm receiving the drug was too small in retrospect, lowering patients' expectations of receiving drug in round 1 but raising them in round 2 when their chances of receiving the drug were higher. This magnified the placebo effect after the first filtering out of placebo responders, ruining the SPCD design and making the comparison between placebo and active arms unable to be accurately interpreted.
This is a mistake a company can only see in hindsight. Needless to say, Alkermes corrected this error in its final Phase III and the trial succeeded. VistaGen can now easily avoid this mistake by setting up its trials accordingly.
A Very Tight Niche
While the MOA similarities to rapastinel and route of administration comparison to ALKS-5461 are paramount to the comparison here, another critical piece of the puzzle is that the number of people involved in TRD advances is very small. They all know one another and are involved in similar projects, meaning that the experts in this field are all aware of what VistaGen is doing even if the markets are not. It may not be headlining anywhere, but Allergan as well as any other Big Pharma interested in this space can be assumed to be following VistaGen's progress even if they are doing so discreetly.
With Dr. Zarate in charge of the VistaGen's Phase II study and Dr. Maurizio Fava of Harvard Medical School leading the Phase II adjunctive therapy study, VistaGen has the top men in the field manning the front lines. Dr. Fava was a co-Principal Investigator of the largest clinical trial in depression ever conducted, known as STAR*D, which established much of the current statistical guidelines for the disease in the first place. He also ran Alkermes' Phase II study for ALKS-5461.
Additionally making this increasingly attractive is that VistaGen has Dr. Laughren, who personally oversaw the review of all psychiatric drug development activities for the FDA for many years.
The Missing Piece
With VistaGen, there is an oral formulation of a drug with the same mechanism of action as rapastinel, with the former head of the FDA's psychiatric drugs division guiding VistaGen's own Phase IIb, headed by the same doctor who co-headed the largest clinical trial in depression ever conducted, as well as Alkermes' successful Phase II program in depression.
Will the AV-101 Phase II trial succeed? Since it shares a common antidepressant pathway as a drug that already has been acquired for more than half a billion dollars in this phase, chances are high that it will. If it does, and Vistagen has an oral pill to treat TRD like Alkermes, the real question is who will make an offer and for how much?
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The high hopes stem partly from TV's relative strength among ad-supported media.
The company is moving away from a purely ad-supported model and finding other ways to squeeze cash out of users, including selling ringtones and tickets.
We started out with our main offering, GigaOM, and have since grown into a network of seven ad-supported blogs.
Mark is looking for an appropriate segment to position this market in, and I advised him against a pure consumer solution if his assumption is that the business model would be an ad-supported mobile app.
Sramana Mitra: Free Apps, Ad-Supported Business Models are Dangerous!
Meanwhile, though, I cannot advise nascent businesses to launch with a free, ad-supported business model.
Sramana Mitra: Free Apps, Ad-Supported Business Models are Dangerous!
If I was going to launch another ad-supported website today I wouldn't try to keep it under the radar.
Peter Crawfurd: 3 Highly Successful Blogs and How They Got There
"I'd rather be in early than sit back and wait and let my competitors get early traction," says Ken Willner, CEO of Zumobi, a Seattle-based developer of ad-supported apps for big media brands including MSNBC and Today.
They range from free, ad-supported text-message workarounds like Gogii's, to games, restaurant locators, music services and GPS location assistance.
But aside from a couple of juggernauts like Comedy Central's "South Park" and FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," ad-supported cable mostly stayed away from original sitcoms.
Marketers are expected to rev up their online-ad spending 16% in 2011 to $30.1 billion, with the Internet ranking as the second largest ad-supported medium, accounting for a 17.3% share of the total U.S. ad market, Magnaglobal says.


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Double-crested cormorants are found through out much of North America. They are usually found in fresh or salt water habitats where they hunt fish by diving under the water. They are great swimmers, partially because they do not produce preening oils like most other waterfowl. These oils help birds like geese and ducks keep their feathers waterproof. With out these oils the cormorants feathers can get wet, which makes them less buoyant. Having less buoyancy helps them swim better underwater than many other species of waterfowl. Unfortunately it means that they have to dry themselves off by holding their wings out in the sun in order to make themselves light enough to fly. In most places that I have traveled cormorants are quite skittish but things are quite different in south Florida. It was not uncommon to see cormorants perched on the boardwalk rails at locations like Green Cay Nature Center.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Double-crested Cormorant
6 comments:
- pattisjarrett said...
We find these in our area, too. They're rather unique, identifiable from a distance, even. Thanks for sharing!
- February 1, 2017 at 10:46 PM
- Melody Steenkamp said...
We see lots of them here.... thankfullly, beautiful birds as are their colors
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- February 2, 2017 at 8:25 AM
- Trubes said...
Beautiful bird,
I've seen them down in South Wales on holiday,
quite a while ago, but I haven't forgotten their
distinctive markings,
Best wishes,
ABCW team.
- February 2, 2017 at 10:27 AM
- Les Fous du Cap said...
Très bel oiseau ;-)
Céline & Philippe
- February 3, 2017 at 5:40 AM
- Roger Owen Green said...
not just one crest, but two!
- February 3, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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Two weeks vacation is not long enough, in my opinion, and many employee-workaholics don't even take their vacation time. According to the New York Times, in 2007, 33% of employees in the private sector took vacation for 1 week (and this included the weekend). People are scared to vacation, understandably because of the economy.
However, if you're one of the lucky few to be able to take a sabbatical, or to be able to afford a leave of absence from work, an extended trip to travel around the world is a wonderful idea (before the kids start coming) or even if you're retired on a fixed-income budget. How long is long? Three month to six month to even one year of travel is the norm for many individuals living in Australia and the United Kingdom (just go travel and ask the people you meet how long they're traveling for).
This duration of time gives you more time to travel to the places you want while saving on airfare. If I could "do it again" I would definitely do this instead of spending money on airfare annually to go to locations that are relatively close to each other (e.g. Thailand and Cambodia). That way, you might be able to get that travel bug out of your system enough to last you through your child-bearing years and onto retirement! ;)
Here are some tips on making your travel dollar work harder for you so that you can travel longer:
Consider WWOOF-ing it up
No, we're not asking you to act like a dog busking on the street. WWOOF-ing stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. It is an effort worldwide to connect volunteers to organic farmers. We all know that organic foods don't come cheap, primarily because the cost of organic farming is so high, and it is labour-intensive. Any effort to increase organic food production while being able to stay for free is good in my books. Learning how to farm (and for those city slickers) what foods actually look like is a valuable experience. Not only are you learning to travel in a sustainable way, you get to make a sustainable impact. You just need to make sure you're physically fit because it's likely not going to be a walk in the park.
Here is Canada's WWOOF website. It's $50 for membership that lasts two years and staying with the WWOOF farms are free.
Here is the international WWOOF website, based out of the United Kingdom.
Consider a Working Holiday
SWAP is an organization that connects you with locations around the world (USA, UK, Japan, Thailand, France, Australia to name a few) for visa applications, jobs, and even housing. You do have to be under the age of 31 to apply for this program. It's a great program and you might as well live somewhere else and truly immerse yourself with the experience and the culture instead of just observing from a distance, right?
Consider Volunteering…and Fundraise
There are numerous volunteer organizations available. Unfortunately, the majority are costly (you usually have to pay for food, lodging, and your volunteer experience as a package while the middle-man pockets the rest), but there are a few that cover the cost of your lodging and food just for volunteering. This means that you'll only need to pay for the ticket to get there. Ask and search around. Although the Mercy Ships are religiously based, a friend of mine recently went with this program to Western Africa and had a life changing experience. Many individuals trek for miles with their families to be able to have free health care and surgeries provided by the members of the Mercy Ships. There are numerous other agencies out there that provide volunteer-vacation type work, including large tour agencies like Intrepid and G-Adventures (formerly called Gap).
Although these are more nontraditional ways of saving money on food and lodging while traveling, they prove to be unique and sustainable ways of contributing back to the global community while being able to travel.
Bargainmoosers, have you tried these alternative ways of traveling on a budget?
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Opening a savings account isn't as straightforward as it used to be. Today, you have more account options to choose from and you don't always need to visit your local bank to open the account. As a result, it's become even more important to read the fine print of the agreements or contracts you sign with financial institutions. With the recent popularity of online banking, you need to be especially careful to avoid becoming the victim of fraud.
You Must Sign a Contract
All financial institutions will require agreement to their contract terms before opening a savings account. These terms outline the types of accounts you can open, the state's laws that may apply to the account, how long it takes for deposits to clear, the amount of fees you'll be charged, the rate of interest that will accrue on your balance, and, for certificates of deposit, the amount of each early withdrawal penalty.
Some Savings Accounts Aren't Fully Insured
Whether you have a traditional savings account, a money market account (which requires a higher amount), or a certificate of deposit account (which requires a set amount of time before withdrawal), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) usually insures your deposits up to $250,000. However, the FDIC doesn't insure some of the accounts you have with brokerage and investment firms that invest in mutual funds, bonds, and stocks.
Opportunities for Fraud
Savings accounts can be opened with a financial institution that doesn't have offices or branches, but requires all transactions to be done electronically. This means deposits are usually made through one of the electronic transfer options, all of which will require you to provide account information online. Take care to transfer your account information securely to avoid being the victim of identity theft or unauthorized access to your accounts. Always use your home computer rather than a public one.
High Interest Rate Offers May Not Be Legitimate
There is nothing wrong with shopping around for the best savings account interest rate. However, if you find a financial institution that's offering a much higher rate than most other financial institutions, it may be too good to be true. Research the financial institution's reputation. Carefully examine any "fine print." If you do fall victim to a fraudster, however, the law is on your side.
A Consumer Law Attorney Can Help
The law surrounding savings accounts and consumer rights is complicated. Plus, the facts of each case are unique. This article provides a brief, general introduction to the topic. For more detailed, specific information, please contact a consumer law attorney.


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Nigeria Bans Promotions Following Network Congestion Complaints
Published on: 13th Nov 2012
Note -- this news article is more than a year old.
Nigeria's telecoms regulator, the NCC has imposed a ban on all telecoms promotions following a rise in complaints about mobile network performance.
Increased congestion on the network was put down to "incessant promos and lotteries." by the NCC's director of public affairs, Mr. Tony Ojobo.
"This ban is with immediate effect and shall continue to remain in force until such a time as may be determined by the Commission," Ojobo said.
The ban was imposed after it was claimed that the promotions offering extra voice calls when used within a set period were causing traffic spikes on the network close to the expiry time, and hence a rise in network congestion.
The congestion was reportedly badly affecting network interconnections when customers called a person on another mobile network.


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The Samantha Stosur jinx at home has continued after copping an unwelcome first-up draw against her French Open nemesis.
Stosur will start the new year with a tough match against Spanish world No.7 Garbine Muguruza on Monday, desperate to turn around her fortunes at the Brisbane International while also battling a shoulder problem.
The Queenslander has been an underwhelming disappointment at her home tournament, where she's won just four matches in six visits – rocking annual preparations for the Australian Open.
The oldest player in the women's field at 32, Stosur will be unseeded in Brisbane after a rollercoaster 2016 where she finished with six straight defeats.
The highlight was a semi-final finish at the French Open where Muguruza wiped the 2011 US Open champion off Roland Garros 6-2 6-4, before going on to upset Serena Williams in the final.
"It is going to be tough," Stosur said after Saturday's draw. "It's definitely not going to be easy for me but I don't necessarily think it's going to be easy for her as well.
"I know I will have to play very well to win."
Despite the world No.21's recent form and home tournament troubles, Muguruza is more than wary.
"She's very powerful, she hits very hard and serves very well and has a lot of talent," the fourth seed said.
"She is always a difficult opponent and she's here at home."
Now under the guidance of former Davis Cup coach Josh Eagle, Stosur says she's ready to go after working hard to overcome a niggling shoulder joint she will have taped.
Although temperatures are hitting the mid-30s in Brisbane, Stosur can't expect too much advantage with Muguruza declaring her love for the heat.
The victor would set themselves on path for a likely quarter-final against world No.9 Svetlana Kutznetsova, one of five top-10 players in the quality 30-strong field.
The other Australian woman in the women's tournament, comeback kid Ashleigh Barty, has a far friendlier first-round match as she will play a qualifier first up at Pat Rafter Arena.
But victory would pit the talented 20-year-old, who has returned to tennis after a stint in cricket, against world No.1 Angelique Kerber in the second round.
Slovakian second seed Dominika Cibulkova also has a first-round bye while Czech world No.6 Karolina Pliskova, who lost to Kerber in this year's US Open final, will be a hot favourite against Kazak Yulia Putintseva.
Melbourne 16-year-old Destanee Aiava, already boasting a wildcard into the Australian Open, continued a month to remember by winning her second qualifying match on Saturday.
Aiavaa defeated Spaniard Maria Martinez Sanchez 6-2 6-0 and will Sunday face German Carina Witthoeft for a place in the main draw.


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Inner freedom is the illumination of all that we are. It has an untouchable power and positive energy force that guides us throughout our personal journey. It keeps us in tune with the greater part of who we truly are, with our Inner Life.
Inner freedom is being totally free from negativity, pain and unhappiness. You do not have inner freedom when you are twisted in knots or bound by your outer life afflictions, or if you are filled with any level of discomfort.
If you want inner freedom you have to let go of all the turbulence in your life. It doesn't matter if it's in the past or in the present, you have to let it go or nothing will change. If you open your heart and listen you will know what or who is keeping you from your inner freedom. If you want true and lasting peace, joy and happiness you must release yourself from all this inner turbulence and unrest. Allow yourself to move through it, not build on it.
Once you reach the state of inner freedom, life will never be the same, and you will never go back. Your energy and the light inside of you will take you places you never thought possible. Where there is lack, there is now abundance. Where there is pain, there is now peace. Where there is sadness, there is now happiness. Where there is darkness, there is now light. Where there is hate, there is now LOVE.
NOW is the time to let go. Imagine for a moment how it will feel to be rid of all that locks you in a negative state of being ~ just imagine ~ you will finally be FREE.
If true and lasting happiness is what you seek, seek first from within. Live, breathe and be your Inner Life. Quiet your mind, focus solely on the present moment and allow the power of your Inner Life guide you to where you want to be ….
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What's YOUR favorite Easter candy?
Seeing the post made by the SE staff inspired me! What are your Easter candies of choice? I remember growing up, every Easter my sisters and I wouldthe each get a basket full of candy (and lots of Easter grass!). My favorite was always the choccolate bunny. Classic, even if the chocolate was God-awful!


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New Smart Homes Designed for Wounded Veterans
In other news, map the useful stuff people throw out, and a former insane asylum is converted to condos. See the headlines after the jump.
• A New Generation Of Smart Homes Designed For America's Wounded Veterans | Co.Exist
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• Former Michigan Insane Asylum Is Now Residential Condos, Office And Retail Space | Huff Post Home
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Quote from: Spekulation[1upZ] on June 12, 2017, 08:52:50 AMHow shld i inform the founder that i want the VIP status?Hello. I just added you to VIP.
Hi, im new on the clan and I would like de Vip 1 and 2 package. My steam account: http://steamcommunity.com/id/tonnonlucas/
It is VIP time for [1upZ] NMRiH servers.VIP Package Installed on [1upZ] Servers, 5/30/2014. * We offer 2 VIP Packages (VIP#1 or VIP#2) FREE to any person who joins [1upZ]. You can choose one or both together.EXPLANATION OF VIP BENEFITSVIP#1: Custom Colored NAME:A VIP#1 can use a custom name. To use a custom colored name do the following:Open console and type "sm_coloredname" [insert name}Example: sm_coloredname ^9Big^6Time^5Smiter --which would look like this: BigTimeSmiter Once you set your name then you have to tell the server to use that name, so you type in console: "sm_coloredname_on"And if you want to turn off your colored name you type in console: "sm_coloredname_off"Colors that can be used:^0 - Default^1 - Default^2 - White^3 - Team color^4 - Green^5 - Yellow^6 - Red^7 - Purple^8 - Orange^9 - CyanVIP#1: Custom Colored CHAT:A VIP#1 can use a custom colored chat. To use a colored chat do the following:Open console and type "sm_color" [insert a color from the list below}Example: sm_color red (this would make your chat red)Turning it off: sm_color offColors that can be used:greenyellowredpurpleorangecyangraybluepinkVIP#1: !guns Access WEAPONS:A VIP#1 can use a the !guns command in chat to open up the weapons menu.VIP#1: !models Access PLAYER SKINS:A VIP#1 can use a the !models command in chat to open up the custom player models menu. Models that are available to VIPs include:Vin DieselChef TellHarry PotterAyaSerah Jessica * List of VIP Skins with IMAGES is available at: http://www.1upclan.info/forum/index.php?topic=15143.0VIP#2: VIP Perks on Spawn:A VIP#2 will spawn with with a pistol, medic pack and pain pills in their inventory.VIP#2: 1-Time Respawn on Objective Mode:A VIP#2 can do a 1-time respawn on an objective mode map by spectating an alive player and then typing "sm_respawn" in console.You cannot use the command while in free floating mode.VIP#2: Health 100% on Medic Pack Use:A VIP#2 will receive full health refill when using a medic pack.[1] Normally a health pack will give a player a 30% health increase. Keep in mind that the health increase when using a medic pack does not cure or help and infected player (they still need to take pills just like any other infected player).FACTS: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSHow can I get the VIP status?You can join [1upZ] and then let the clan founder know you would like to be added. Alternatively, you can be a longtime friend of the clan and receive it that way upon request. Who is a VIP?If you are in [1upZ] or [1up] and would like to be a VIP then I will need a link to your Steam account so I can add it to the list.By default all NMRiH admins are VIP. The VIP system is meant for people in the clan and close friends of the clan. It is not a system meant to encourage donations to the servers. People who want VIP status should join [1upZ].What if I only want one of the VIP packages?Not a problem. You can have VIP#1 or VIP#2, or you can have them both.Does the VIP System Work on All Servers?No. The VIP System works exclusively on [1upZ] NMRiH servers, shown below:[1upZ] NMRiH Public Server:IP Connect: 18.104.22.168:27015[1upZ] Realism NMRiH Server:IP Connect: 126.96.36.199:27015 1. I decided to implement this feature for VIP#2 because many NMRiH servers are awarding higher health regenerations.
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Twitter Files to Go PublicBy and
On Wednesday Mark Zuckerberg was asked to give some advice to Twitter about going public. He demurred at first, joking that he clearly didn't know much about smooth initial public offerings, then telling one of his biggest rivals not to be scared of the public markets. "In retrospect, I was too afraid to go public. I've been very outspoken about staying private for a long as possible," he said at TechCrunch Disrupt. "I don't think it's necessary to do that."
Apparently, Twitter was listening. About 24 hours later, the company said it had filed a confidential S-1, marking the beginning of the most-hyped tech IPO since Facebook's own public offering last May. For Facebook, the time between filing for an S-1 and selling its first public shares was three and a half months. Even several months ago, the atmosphere for doing something like this would have been significantly less friendly, with many people seeing Facebook's troubles in the market as signs that social media companies had been over-hyped. But Facebook's stock hit record highs this week.
Twitter's IPO will be a smaller affair than the social network's was. Facebook's valuation was around $100 billion when it went public, while one of Twitter's investors valued the microblogging site at about $10.5 billion last month. The company brought in $245 million in revenue last year, with an operating income of $3.1 million, according to Privco, a research firm that studies private companies. EMarketer says Twitter's ad revenue will be well over $1 billion by 2015.
Twitter has focused on not falling into the trap that Facebook did; public debate in the days before Facebook's IPO focused on skepticism about its value as an advertising platform. Recent studies have shown that paying for sponsored tweets can drive offline sales and that activity on Twitter can increase television ratings. Over the past two years, Twitter has acquired over 20 companies that largely work on analytics of media platforms to help it figure out its advertising business, particularly the lucrative television market.
Last month the New York Post reported that Twitter was seeking to avoid Facebook's circus of a public offering, and said that the company had told bankers it wanted the process to be "low profile." This may have irritated some observers, but the company has succeeded in at least one regard. Thanks to the JOBS Act, Twitter is able to file its S-1 confidentially because it has less than $1 billion in total revenue. This means that it can wrangle with regulators behind closed doors about what has to go into the final version of its S-1. Such back and forth can be revelatory because it shows what the company would rather not discuss.
Twitter will eventually have to reveal the entire exchange, but not until 21 days before its shares hit the market. The private option has been a boon to companies, giving them an average first day pop of 15.1 percent, as opposed to 12.5 percent for companies that file in the ordinary fashion. It has also been used by companies that want to test the waters quietly and without embarrassment before deciding against going public . It's probably too late for Twitter to do that, though. Too many people have been awaiting this event for too long.
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Have you heard of Chia? No, I am not talking about the "chia pets" that we had as children (although these were grown from the Chia seed.) I am talking about the Chia seed, which is a seed-like herb that I recommend everyone get to know! When I first was given a bag of Chia by a colleague, it sat on my shelf forever. The last thing I wanted was yet another "superfood" to add to my diet. Now that I have learned more about Chia, though, it has become one of my favorite staples, particularly for my clients who are athletes or busy mothers!
Chia is an ancient plant belonging to the mint family that was cultivated since Aztec times and is grown in the fertile soil of the Amazon basin in Peru. Chia is small and round, has a similar texture to poppy seeds, and is very mild and slightly nutty in flavor.
Here is the real dish, though, on Chia. Not only is Chia high in Omega 3's like flax seed but it does not have to be ground like flax seed in order to access its nutrition. Additionally, Chia contains 20% high-quality protein, is packed with antioxidants, is high in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron and is high in fiber, which aids in digestion. Because of its high potassium and magnesium content,chia is an ideal food for replacing lost antioxidants after a strenuous, sweaty workout.
Chia is gaining in popularity and can now be found in most local health food shops. Chia is easy to add on top of salads, can be sprinkled on top of yogurt or cereals and can be used ground as a substitute for flour when baking. Below is one of my favorite recipes to have for breakfast, or for a post workout pick me up!
Chia Power Pudding
1-2 cups Chia seeds
1-2 cups vanilla almond milk (or coconut milk)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
Option: Maca or hemp seeds
Mix the Chia seeds and most of shredded coconut in a bowl. Pour the almond milk over the mixture and let it sit and absorb the milk. It will turn into a delicious pudding! Top with just a touch of the shredded coconut and savor! This is a delicious snack or post workout mixture!


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Glow Sticks on Shabbat
Here's an interesting question from the realm of the laws of Shabbat. Can one initiate the "lighting" of a glow stick on Shabbat? The light comes from a chemical process, no spark, flame, etc. Here is a description of how a glow stick works. Atoms are excited, does that mean that it should be forbidden? The only discussion that I could find about it is here, if you are aware of more, please leave a reference in the comments.
What prohibited act might apply to it? Burning? Dyeing? Should we say that it produces the same end result as fire and therefore it should be forbidden? How far can we go in applying ancient sources to newer technologies?
I am off to a Boy Scout camping weekend, so I'll think a bit more about it while I'm under the stars.
Update: Thanks to Manuscriptboy's reference, I was able to find a discussion about glowsticks, or "sticklights," in Rabbi Nachum Rabinovitch's Melumdei Milḥamah ( pp. 159-163 in the first edition and in Teḥumin, vol. 13, p. 142-5). Rabbi Rabinovitch finds no reason to forbid their use on shabbat, although one should remember that he was speaking about their use in a military context. Now that I know what they are called in Hebrew, "sticklight," I was able to find a few other discussions of their use. See here and here
Update II: Rabbi Dov Lior discusses glow sticks on Shabbat in his Devar Hevron, Orah Hayyim, addresses glowsticks in responsum 386 on pp. 200-201. Rabbi Lior seems to be of the opinion that glow sticks are probably prohibited because of Molid.


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How to make lemonade of all these lemons? Feeling the sadness of the blogosphere for two families that lost their babies recently, even though I wasn't previously aware of their blogs. Maddie's funeral is today. My mom's birthday. The day of her funeral four years ago. Thalon's service will be announced soon, I expect. For those of you who are not on Twitter, or have been hibernating, lots of folks have purpled up their blog or avatar, in honour of Maddie. I don't want to choose one over the other by purpling up, but I do ask the prayer inclined to keep these families in your hearts. If you wish to financially help these two families, who never dreamed they would have to bury their precious angels, you may do so here.
Thalon's family.
Maddie's family.
Now let's see if I can be grateful amongst all my grumbles:
- The snow that fell yesterday has melted.
- The furnace that was not working yesterday is repaired.
- The tradespeople that invaded my home and workspace were very pleasant and respectful.
- I am enjoying the smell of hamstock simmering on the stove.
- That I had my mother as long as I did.


text: Current Approaches to Free Flap MonitoringChao, Albert H. MD; Lamp, Susan BSN, RN, CPSNPlastic Surgical Nursing: April/June 2014 - Volume 34 - Issue 2 - p 52–56 doi: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000037 Articles Abstract Author Information Postoperative monitoring of free flaps remains an essential component of care in patients undergoing microsurgical reconstructive surgery. Early recognition of vascular problems and prompt surgical intervention improve the chances for flap salvage. Physical examination remains the cornerstone of free flap monitoring, but more recently, additional technologies have been developed for this purpose. In this article, current approaches to free flap monitoring are reviewed. Albert H. Chao, MD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Ohio State University and a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialty training in microvascular surgery. His clinical practice focuses on oncologic reconstruction and microsurgery, and his research interests include patient outcomes and the role of technology. Susan Lamp, BSN, RN, CPSN, has been a plastic surgery nurse for the past 20 years working with the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She currently serves on the PSN Journal Editorial Board and the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board. Address correspondence to Albert H. Chao, MD, Department of Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2100, Columbus, OH 43212 (e-mail: email@example.com). The authors report no conflicts of interest. Copyright © 2014 by American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses


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Porridge Papers and UPPERCASE magazine are excited to co-host a Show and Tell event at Porridge Papers in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, August 26 from 7-9pm. Join Porridge proprietor Christopher James and UPPERCASE editor and designer Janine Vangool for a fun and informal evening of creativity.
Are you an illustrator, craftsperson, designer or a generally creative soul? Do you have an idea to share? Have you dreamed of being published in UPPERCASE? Bring an example of your work or idea and share it with us! Everyone will have 2 minutes to share their idea. (Or, just come and say hi. We're really friendly and would love to meet you.) Janine will also talk about what goes on behind the scenes of the magazine and UPPERCASE author Linzee Kull McCray will be discussing her forthcoming book, Feed Sacks. If you have any vintage feed sacks or stories to tell, we'd love to see you, too. Christopher will give us a tour of his papermill and letterpress studio.
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It's been dreary few days in Nashville, and my mood has matched the weather. Music always helps… Here is today's dose…
"Lola" (live) by The Kinks from Come Dancing With the Kinks (The Best of the Kinks 1977-1986)/
I liked this song before I knew what it was about. I liked this song after I knew what it was about.
"Pilgrimage to Aunt Virginia's" by Minton Sparks from Middlin' Sisters
Minton Sparks has such a compelling voice (both in the writing sense and in the speaking sense). The setting and descriptions and characters paint a very clear picture of the story being told.
"Why Feel?" by Heath McNease from Fort Wayne (Songs Inspired by the Film)
Music inspired by Heath McNease's crowd-funded new film Fort Wayne.
"Far From Over" by The Slang from The Slang EP
A song from the self-titled debut EP by The Slang from Columbus, Ohio. My first listen. It's strong alternative rock, and I definitely want to hear more.
"This Hell is Where We Belong" (live) by Humming House from Humming House Party!
Another track from the live album recently released by Nashville-based Humming House. This high-energy Americana band from Nashville now features the powerhouse vocals of Ms. Leslie Rodriguez.
"Halomaya" by Shabbadoo from Pajama
A trippy, instrumental groove straight out of Memphis.
"Light erases the thought" by Fred Frith from $100 Guitar Project
Another excellent track from the $100 Guitar Project. This one features legendary guitarist Fred Frith (Henry Cow etc.). With the previous track in today's shuffle – we have over nine minutes of glorious instrumental music to start of the day. Nice. The related video we found is some good fun, too. Fred Frith along with John French (Captain Beefheart), Henry Kaiser, and Richard Thompson doing a unique version of the Beach Boys' Surfin' U.S.A.
"Living the Dream" by Warren Pash from Plastic Rulers!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
Warren Pash co-wrote "Private Eyes" – the Hall and Oates hit song. He is also an amazing singer/songwriter now based in Nashville. This song comes from his 2007 album Plastic Rulers. The video is from a show at East Nashville hotspot The Family Wash and features Warren Pash playing with Rolling Stones collaborators Nanette Workman and Bobby Keys.
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An Interview with Gerald Lynn Hill
In 2000, I was in pursuit of identifying the suited individual who is pictured crouching on the south side of Elm Street next to Buddy Walthers and a uniformed Dallas Police Department Supervisor (as evidenced by the white cap) at approximately 12:40 pm, just ten minutes after the shots were fired. The man appears to be picking up an object from the grass. The object allegedly was a spent .45 caliber slug. My late friend, a retired Officer from the Criminal Intelligence Section of theRead More


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Studying the biology of bream
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For most of the past year I have been living in a two-man tent on the banks of the Kavango, Kwando and Zambezi Rivers and Lake Liambezi in north-eastern Namibia. Aside from mastering the art of ground level cooking (not easy when you are 6ft 5in) and eating enough bream for a lifetime, I have learnt a tremendous amount about the three rivers and lake, and the fishes therein.
I have been studying the biology of the larger bream (tilapia) species for my MSc at the University of Namibia. The aim of my research, undertaken in collaboration with the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, is to develop management recommendations for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of the Kavango and Caprivi fisheries. There are no fewer than ten medium to large bream species found throughout the region. Most notable among these are the predatory nembwe and humpback largemouth and the smallmouth three spot and red breast tilapia. As well as being popular angling targets, these species form the backbone of the subsistence and semi-commercial gill net fisheries. The varied environmental conditions present in each of the four major aquatic systems mean that the biology of these species differs between the systems. For example, fish in the smaller Kwando River with its crystal clear waters, similar to those of the Okavango Delta, are generally much smaller than fish in the Zambezi and Kavango Rivers. A good-sized nembwe in the Kwando may be 1.5 kg while in the Zambezi a nembwe of similar age may be over 3 kg. In the Kwando, low nutrient levels mean the fish grow much slower and mature at a smaller size than in the Kavango and Zambezi.
The recently flooded Lake Liambezi has extremely high levels of nutrients and so fish grow very rapidly in the lake. This high level of productivity helps to sustain the large gill net fishery on the lake which harvests between three and five tonnes of mainly three spot and red breast tilapia per day. These variations in life history between systems have implications for fisheries management. With increasing conflict between recreational anglers and local fisherman over the gradual depletion of trophy sized fish and bream stocks in general, especially in the Upper Zambezi, I anticipate my recommendations will allow managers to take decisions toward sustainably managing the fisheries of the Kavango and Caprivi for recreational anglers and local fisherman alike.
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My good friend Ed Lucas died this past Saturday and I attended his funeral today.
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I would visit Ed and his wife Geneva in thier home and Ed and I would play checkers in their little breakfast nook just off the kitchen. We had many good and enjoyable games.
Ed was a good, kind and generous man, he and his son Phil always carrying me along with them to tournaments and Ed always picking up the tab for the room and meals.
At the 2009 Indiana State / 6th District Tournament, having riden 20 some hours on a Greyhound bus Wade Holder arrived from North Carolina just in time to get registered. Wade and Ed had never met before but played each other in the second round.
Wade was worried about where he would get a room and how he would find and get to a motel in that he had come by bus, didn't have a car, didn't know the town, was near dead on his feet having barely gotten any sleep on the bus trip and was telling this to Ed. Ed said, "Wade, I have a car and I have a nice big room at the Farm Stead Inn so you just come along and stay with me, my son Phil and Pal and it won't cost you a dime." Wade's mind was put at ease and Ed had made another good friend in Wade Holder, we all had!
Ed loved people and I loved Ed. Knowing Ed was a real blessing to me and everyone he came in contact with.
It's guys like Ed Lucas that make checkers the "Grand Old Game" it is!
I will miss him..."Pal" Bucker


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Even when I push in clutch pedal and push on gas it gets faster and louder. I have changed the throwout bearing and slave cylinder since I was told that was the problem. It doesn't do it all the time, but is getting worse. Could it be the pilot bearing? If so what is it they are talking about when they say replace with a browns bushing instead.
have the same problem?
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It felt like a town revival meeting before this game. The fans were stoked out of their minds, and the Warriors' team huddle at midcourt seemed especially soulful and heartfelt. During the national anthem the stadium's big screen showed a drop of sweat falling off the face of Baron Davis, the product of pure pregame energy. Stephen Jackson was talking to himself, undoubtedly words to remind himself to keep his cool. And all seemed well when Jason Richardson steamed in for a reverse layin off the opening tip.
It didn't take long for the mood to change. The Mavericks had a nice air of confidence about them, right down to owner Mark Cuban, who was happily singing along with the Beatles' "Revolution" as it played over the sound system. Dirk Nowitzki hit his first two shots, Josh Howard got a very quick 11 points, and big Kevin Willis — the 44-year-old center signed as an emergency backup before the end of the regular season — imparted his hard-earned knowledge during the breaks.
Things seemed downright disturbing when Nowitzki, getting no resistance at all, stormed down the lane for a dunk shot that gave Dallas a 21-12 lead with three minutes to play. Jackson hit a big three-pointer for 22-17, but as we speak here in the final minute, Al Harrington is in the game and turning the ball over (that really has to change). And now Jason Terry hits inside for 27-18.
Leave it to Davis, hitting a three-pointer from about two feet beyond the stripe, to re-energize the building. It's now 27-21 as the quarter ends. Things could be a whole lot worse.


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A well known cricket commentator and sports personality was thrilled to receive an invitation from the Kingston Cricket Club which is associated with Sabina Park. Turns out the club will be 150 years old at the end of June and to commemorate the occasion are having a special celebration.
Joseph "Reds" Perreira who over the years had a long relationship with the club said: "This is historical and 150 years is a long time for a club to exist. It has produced a number of outstanding West Indian players and it is a major effort at this time to have the sense of occasion to celebrate."
Perreira who left St Lucia on Tuesday was unsure exactly what part he would play in the celebration, but looks forward to it and also the start of the tri-nation series taking place at the cricket ground.
Perriera also expressed gratitude to Sagicor for assisting with his travel arrangements.


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Uhm, I think this post will be on-topic here: http://www.kdedevelopers.org/node/view/1051 For me, this is a:- yay for a to-the-point article from a respected member of the KDE community
It may be applauded on this very mailing list, whereas on the KDE forum the first response fires back (in gest, I suppose) stating that women are not HIG compliant; i.e. they are hard to use. Thus it spurs a debate we may not really want: The importance of social skills, compared to other skills. Coding skills and social skills should not be regarded as opposites, but the linked article has implied that there is a negative correlation between the two. Now, what matters more to a free software movement? Clever coders, or well-rounded personalities that get along well with the opposite sex? So even though the article tries to fight some of the gender stereotypes, it does just as much to enforce them. To be blunt, it tingles the same nerve as "think about the children!" It annoys me, but I can't argue against it without sounding like an ass. And that annoys me even more; recursive annoyance! -- Herman Robak herman at skolelinux no