text: [[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rsz_onii-chan-no-koto-nanka-zenzen-suki-janain-dakara-ne_4179.jpg]]Nao Takanashi is an ordinary junior high school girl who -- [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial title notwithstanding]] -- [[BigBrotherAttraction really likes]] her older brother Shuusuke (though he is unaware of this), who turns out to feel the same for her, but manages to hold himself back out of respect for their relationship.One day, whilst purging her brother's PornStash of anything not related to BrotherSisterIncest, Nao comes upon a family photo album full of childhood photos of Shuusuke and a girl in [[GirlishPigtails pigtails]], but without her. When she confronts her parents, they tell her the truth: ten years prior, their close friends perished in a car accident, leaving Nao, their daughter, the sole (albeit amnesiac) survivor. But instead of angsting over the fact that she and Shuusuke are NotBloodSiblings, she's ''elated'' that she can finally pursue a full-fledged relationship with him. However, a blonde girl in [[GirlishPigtails pigtails]] appears shortly thereafter... and all hell breaks loose.'''''Oniichan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki ja Nai Dakara ne!!''''', official English title ''I don't like you at all, Big Brother!!'' is a romantic comedy manga by Kusano Kouichi that started in 2008 with an anime adaptation for the Winter2011Anime block.----!!Tropes:* ACupAngst: Nao, when she notices the bust size of [[ThoseTwoGirls Hirorin, Haruka]] and Kondou.* AllMenArePerverts: ** The members of the AGE (All Genre Ero), as well as Shuusuke's father.** [[GenderInvertedTrope On the female side]], we have Nao and Iroha.* AllWomenAreDomsAllMenAreSubs: Shuusuke and his father.* AlwaysInClassOne: Averted.* AnimalMotif: Baby penguin versus Cat.* BeachEpisode: Early on, of course. Chapter 3[=/=]Episode 4.* BellyDancer: Ran is a very dedicated cosplayer who adopts the persona of "Princess Leila". In her effort to find a mate, she performs a ritual dance; she performs one for Shusuke in private when she feels he's the one for her.* {{Bishonen}}: Captain Kirishima of the AGE.* {{Blackmail}}: Kondou threatens Shuusuke with telling Nao of his PornStash after he rips off her yaoi magazines. Then again, that's a moot point, considering the kind of girl [[StalkerWithACrush Nao]] is.* BlankWhiteEyes: All over the place.* BlatantLies: The title translates to " I Don't Like You at All, Big Brother" * BlondeBrunetteRedhead: Iroha, Kondou, and Nao, respectively.* BlueWithShock* BrotherSisterIncest: Nao and Shuusuke, natch. Justifiable, since they're NotBloodSiblings, and [[TruthInTelevision Japanese laws allow for marriage between siblings by adoption]].* ButtMonkey: Shuusuke just can't catch a break* CaughtWithYourPantsDown: Shuusuke was completely nonplussed when Iroha told him how much he masturbates ([[AllMenArePerverts five times a day!]]), down to which hand he uses. It turned out she snooped him through a telescope.* CensorBox: A baby penguin for Nao, as well as a cat for Iroha (both of which become their AnimalMotifs). Strangely, like in Rosario+Vampire the censor boxes seem to be used almost entirely at random, which is especially strange considering that Nao provides an extreme close-up, uncensored PantyShot in the opening of every episode.* CherylBlossom: Kondou.* ChildhoodMarriagePromise: Iroha gets this from Shuusuke in exchange for [[spoiler:PlayingDoctor with him]]. Shuusuke didn't think she was serious.* ClassRepresentative: Kondou.* ClingyJealousGirl: Iroha fits this to a T. Nao is this especially towards to the former.* ColorFailure* CPRCleanPrettyReliable: Unfortunately for Shuusuke it wasn't a girl.* CurtainsMatchTheWindow: Most everyone except Kondou and Iroha.* DatePeepers: Nao does this during Shuusuke's date with Iroha; and later ThoseTwoGirls peep on them. Taken to [[HilarityEnsues hilarious]] [[UpToEleven extremes]] in episode 3 of the anime when [[AllMenArePerverts the AGE group]] shows up and spies on them, too.* ADateWithRosiePalms: According to [[StalkerWithACrush Iroha]], Shuusuke uses his left hand, and five times a day on average.* ADayInTheLimeLight: Episode 7 focuses on the AGE explorers, rather than just Shuusuke.* DissonantSerenity:** Put Nao and Iroha in the same room together.** Add Kondou and it gets even worse.* DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale: Averted -- Shuusuke is rather traumatized when he's forcibly french-kissed and molested by Iroha.* EnemyMine: Nao and Iroha team up once Kondou starts commanding most of Shuusuke's attention* EroticEating: Episode 9.* FanDisservice: Unless you're into BL/yaoi scenes.* {{Fanservice}}: quite a lot, especially from Nao.* FestivalEpisode: Episode 9.* FirstEpisodeSpoiler: [[NotBloodSiblings Nao is adopted]] and is the sole survivor of a car crash that killed her parents, who happen to be Shuusuke's parents' friends.* FourthWallPortrait: a variation. [[PsychoLesbian Kuro-neesan]] insists that Nao has "wonderful lips". We'll have to take her word for it.* FunnyBackgroundEvent: In episode 10 it has Mr. X/Kondou running to the store and back.* GirlishPigtails: Iroha* GodivaHair: Rin* GratuitousEnglish: In the second episode: Kurosaki tells Shusuke to "Come and Join Us"** And Shuusuke replies with "Let's begin."** The OP is filled with very strange, hard-to-hear examples. "It's not vice!" "Please teach me sweet sunshine kiss!"* HaremSeries* HartmanHips: Drawing style permits this. Especially Nao.* HeroicBSOD: In Chapter 2, Nao has one (at first) when she finds out that her and Onii-chan are NotBloodRelated.* {{Hypocrite}}:** Nao and Iroha both accuses each other of this.** Nao was puzzled by Yamashiro's little stepsister fetish.* IdiotHair: Nao sports it.* LaserGuidedKarma: [[spoiler:Rin]] stalks Nao, and later [[ForcefulKiss forcefully kisses]] Iroha and then abducts her.* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: The conversation in the anime/manga shop in Episode 7 could easily be about the show itself and its presumed audience.* LikesOlderWomen: Kurosaki of the AGE.* LittleSisterHeroine: Nao* LoveMakesYouCrazy: Iroha* {{Meganekko}}: Iroha, when she's not sporting her [[GirlishPigtails twintails]].* MistakenForGay: Well, that's what Shuusuke gets for buying BL magazines. [[{{Blackmail}} Not like he had much choice in the matter.]]* ModestyTowel: Subverted hardcore in Chapter 1/Episode 1.* MundaneMadeAwesome: Shuusuke's ultra high speed glancing look.* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Shuusuke has this reaction when he realizes that [[spoiler:his past perversions have made Iroha [[StalkerWithACrush what]] [[{{Yandere}} she]] [[LoveMakesYouCrazy has become]] today, and even [[TheAtoner tries to make a complete turnaround on his lifestyle]]. Not that it sticks thanks to both Nao and Iroha]]. He gets over it.* NonindicativeTitle: [[SarcasmMode Oh, sure,]] "''[[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial I Don't Like You at All]]''"?* NotBloodSiblings: [[IncestSubtext So Nao is now free to obsess about her big brother!]]* OjouRinglets: Rin and Ran.* OlderThanTheyLook: A lot of the female characters.* OnlySaneMan: Haruka of ThoseTwoGirls.* OverlyLongTitle: Damn horribly straight to the point where it was shortened by fans as "Onichan no Koto". Anime {{eyecatch}}es split the title into ''three'' lines.* PantyShot: In the manga especially.-->"[[LampshadeHanging That panty-shot is pointless!]]"* PatientChildhoodLoveInterest: Subverted -- Iroha is [[{{Yandere}} not very patient]].* [[spoiler:PlayingDoctor: That's how Shunsuke winds up getting a ChildhoodMarriagePromise with Iroha.]]* PolarOppositeTwins: Ran and Rin.* PornStash: Shusuke's is [[UpToEleven of epic proportions]].* [[PromotionToOpeningTitles Promotion To Title Page]]: Kondou* ProperTightsWithSkirt: Kondou* PsychoLesbian: Rin "Clone" Yatagai towards Nao. But ends up [[AccidentalKiss kissing Iroha]] and falls in love with her instead, much to Iroha's horror.* RapunzelHair: Iroha and [[ThoseTwoGirls Haruka and Hirono]].* SeriousBusiness: Kondou and her [[YaoiFangirl Yaoi]].* ShoutOut:** When the AGE goes to Akihabara, we see posters for ''Kiss X Sis'', ''VisualNovel/YosugaNoSora'' and ''Chu-Bra'', the anime adaptations of which, like this series, were produced by Starchild.** Ran's fantasy plot has a lot of ''Franchise/StarWars'' elements in it. From Ran's dress and nickname "Leila".** In episode 10 there was a [[LightNovel/IsThisAZombie Masou-Shoujo]] cosplayer.* SomethingElseAlsoRises: Chapter 2. Did you really think this kind of manga could go more than one chapter without it?* StalkerWithACrush: Nao knows when Shuusuke learned to collect, read and hide his porn. The stuff Iroha's done is too long to list here.-->"[[LampshadeHanging Shuusuke doesn't have any privacy does he?]]"* StalkingIsFunnyIfItIsFemaleAfterMale: It clearly would not be nearly as tolerated if the genders were revered and a guy was the one staring out at a telescope into a girl's bedroom.* StealthPun: May or may not be intentional, but often, the CensorBox... for English-speaking audiences, anyway.* SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: No, Shuusuke's father doesn't find his S&M porn one bit erotic.** The title of the manga itself, too.* ThisLoserIsYou: The AGE, taken to [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall fourth-wall leaning]] levels on their trip to Akihabara.* ThoseTwoGirls : Haruka and Hirono** Also those three guys of the AGE.* TitleDrop: at the very end.* TooHotForTV* {{Tsundere}}: Nao play-acts this when she believes Shuusuke has had enough {{fanservice}}.** The title of the series as well.* VictoriousChildhoodFriend: Captain Kirishima wants to have one.** Also, Iroha is determined to become one.* VisualInnuendo: ''Everything'' at the festival in Episode 9, including fireworks symbolizing orgasm. Then the joke is made obvious at the end of the episode, implying that earlier Nao had climaxed at Shuusuke's touch.* {{Yandere}}[=/=]ClingyJealousGirl: Nao ''and'' [[spoiler:Iroha]]. The two are pleasant on the surface, but by chapter 12... [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/oniichan_no_koto_nanka_zenzen_suki_ja_nai_n_da_kara_ne/v01/c012/19.html well...]]** Rin's [[EvenTheGirlsWantHer Fangirls]]* YaoiFangirl: Kondou* ZettaiRyouiki: Nao and sometimes Iroha.----


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HCS HB 1067, 1254, 1358, 1359, 1370 & 1575 -- CRIMINAL PROCEDURES SPONSOR: Hosmer (Parker) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Criminal Law by a vote of 13 to 0. This substitute makes various changes to the law regarding domestic violence reporting, registration of certain sexual offenders, the death penalty, and criminal proceedings involving mental illness and competency. HOMICIDE REPORTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The substitute requires local law enforcement, on forms developed and distributed by the Department of Public Safety, to make a determination and collect data on the number of homicides involving adult victims related to domestic violence. The data will be forwarded to the Highway Patrol to be compiled in an annual report presented February 1st of the subsequent year to the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate. REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN OFFENDERS This substitute makes several changes to the registration requirements of certain offenders. The substitute: (1) Clarifies that any person who received a suspended imposition of sentence for committing or attempting to commit a sexual offense, or other crimes involving prostitution, or the use or capture of a child must register with the chief law officer of the county in which the person resides; (2) Establishes that any person found not guilty because of mental disease or defect for committing or attempting to commit a sexual offense, or other crimes involving prostitution, or the use or capture of a child must register with the chief law officer of the county in which the person resides; (3) Requires a registrant to indicate on the offender registration form whether the person is a persistent or predatory offender and provide a brief description of the crime; (4) Requires the registrant to notify in writing the chief law officer of any change of address, telephone, or name change within 14 days, if the registrant has made changes within the same county or has moved to a different county; (5) Requires certain registrants to contact the chief law enforcement agency every 90 days to verify current registration information; (6) Serves as cleanup legislation to bills (HB 883 and SB 56) passed during the 1997 regular session. The substitute repeals Chapter 566.617 RSMo. and moves this provision making the name, address, and offense of any registered sex offender a public record to Chapter 589.417, RSMo.; and (7) Makes providing false information in the registration statement or failure to timely verify registration information a class A misdemeanor. Any subsequent violation is a class D felony. DEATH PENALTY PROVISION The substitute adds murder of a child 13 years of age or less to the list of aggravating circumstances for a first degree murder offense that is punishable by the death penalty. CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING MENTAL ILLNESS This substitute revises the law related to criminal proceedings involving offenders with mental illnesses. The substitute: (1) Mandates that private psychiatrists or psychologists perform the examinations to decide the fitness of an offender to stand trial. Under current law, the exam may be performed by a physician with at least one year of training or experience in treating the mentally ill; (2) Authorizes the director of the Department of Mental Health to interview family members, associates of the accused, as well as victims and witnesses of the accused's offense for use in evaluations to determine the accused's mental capacity; (3) Requires the court to consider a pretrial examination of the accused, performed by a psychiatrist or psychologist designated by the Department of Mental Health, prior to accepting a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity; (4) Clarifies that pending a determination of the accused's mental fitness to proceed, the Department of Health will decide the suitable hospital or facility pending commitment or detention; (5) Requires a court order before the release of any written reports or examinations of the accused. These reports are not considered part of the medical records of the accused; (6) Revises the escape from commitment statute and clarifies that charges for escape from confinement may be had against a committed person who fails to return to a community placement; (7) Adds victims of sexual assaults as persons with rights to obtain information and be present at the trial of an accused who suffers from a mental disease or defect; and (8) Requires that a committed person whose application for unconditional release is denied may not reapply for one year. CRIMINAL COMPETENCY The substitute changes record requirements regarding criminal competency offenders, and amends the standard for determining mental capacity to stand trial. The substitute: (1) Requires clerks of reporting criminal courts to furnish final dispositions to the central repository, including all releases and acquittals on the ground of mental disease or defect excluding responsibility. The clerks will also provide documents to the Department of Corrections or Department of Mental Health indicating court judgment, sentence, offense cycle number, and criminal offense at the time of commitment or assignment or for subsequent convictions; (2) Requires the Department of Mental Health to furnish the central repository with fingerprints and commitment records relating to sentencing, releases, pardons, paroles, or escapes of persons committed after acquittals on the ground of mental disease or defect excluding responsibility; (3) Changes the standard for determining whether the accused lacks the mental capacity to stand trial or conviction for a crime. The standard is that no person will stand trial who (a) as a result of mental disease or defect lacks capacity to understand the proceedings against him or her; and (b) due to the inability to understand the proceedings is unable to assist in his or her own defense. Under current law, either standard is sufficient for a finding of lack of capacity; (4) Limits the application for a conditional release of a person, acquitted on the basis of a mental disease or defect to the expiration of one year from the denial of the conditional release; and (5) Allows access to certain closed records of a person found not guilty due to mental disease or defect, by law enforcement agencies, child care agencies, and in-home service providers. FISCAL NOTE: Estimated Net Cost to Criminal Records System Fund of $48,384 in FY 1999, and $0 in FY 2000 and FY 2001. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the substitute allows the compilation of data relating to homicides as a result of domestic violence. Murders stemming from domestic violence make up a large portion of the homicides committed in this state. Yet, murder by domestic violence is not a category listed in the annual crime summary. The substitute adds additional safeguards to the registration of sexual offenders. The substitute also cleans up legislation passed during the 1997 regular session. The substitute adds an additional aggravating circumstance as a factor for the death penalty. The offender who murders a child less than 13 years of age becomes eligible to receive a sentence of death. The substitute makes needed changes to the evaluations of offenders suffering from mental diseases or defects. Testifying for the substitute were Representatives Hosmer, Backer, Clayton, May (108), Luetkenhaus, Smith, Parker, and Kissell; Office of the Attorney General; Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Missouri Sheriffs Association; Department of Mental Health, Division of Forensic Services; and Al Smith, father of victim. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Michael Warrick, Legislative Analyst
HB 1067 -- Sexual Offenders Registration Sponsor: Clayton This bill serves as cleanup legislation to bills (HB 883 and SB 56) passed during the 1997 regular session. The bill repeals Chapter 566.617 RSMo. and moves this provision making the name, address, and offense of any registered sex offender a public record to Chapter 589.417, RSMo.
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The lower Great Highway is a three mile stretch of road where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean. Here are some sweet gardens on the Great Hwy within a couple blocks of our home.
In our neighborhood, as outer Outer Sunset as you can get, there are no green grassy front yards…mostly they are hardscaped aka concrete and pavement. Fortunately, many dwellers here have elevated their curb appeal with containers full of shrubs, perennials, and succulents.
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Tonganoxie City Administrator Bill Crawford took Tonganoxie City Council members by surprise Monday when he announced his resignation.
Crawford said this morning that he plans to work full time with his wife, Donna, who owns Governmental Assistance Services, a Tonganoxie company specializing in grant preparation and consulting for small cities.
"That business is getting so big, it's too good of an opportunity," he said, adding the couple plans to expand the company to other parts of the state.
Crawford was hired May 31, 1990, to become Tonganoxie's first city administrator. He plans to stay in the Tonganoxie area, and said his resignation isn't a reflection of hard feelings toward the city.
"I'm very proud," he said. "I've had a very productive year and half over here. Everybody's been very good to work with."
His last day in the city office will be Feb. 27.
MIKE VESTAL, council member, said Crawford's resignation caught the council off guard. "None of us knew it was coming," he said.
Vestal said the council will hold a work session next Monday to discuss whether to search for a new administrator.
In another matter at Monday's council meeting, members approved construction of a new fire station, Crawford said, adding that the city is in the process of finalizing a location.
The new station will include five truck bays, a training room and office space, he said. The existing station will be converted into city council chambers and a police court, and the building just north of the station will be converted to city offices, which had been housed there in the past. The city now rents office space.
Crawford said the city will spend up to about $200,000 for construction and renovation, and hopes to see the projects completed by mid- to late summer.
THE COUNCIL Monday also addressed allegations by two Tonganoxie residents regarding improprieties in the plans for an extensive sewer upgrade project scheduled to get under way later this year. The city received a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant last year to help fund an overhaul of the city's sewer system.
Crawford said the residents reported alleged flaws in the project plans to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. In response, Crawford, Mayor Herb Robbins, John Reischman, council member, and Cecil Kingsley, of BG Consultants, the firm that designed the project, traveled to Topeka on Monday to meet with KDHE officials.
"KDHE found the allegations groundless," Crawford said. "They said it was within all engineering guidelines."
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Brian Scott Lipton • New York City • Nov 9, 2007
Size does matter. It's a lesson learned in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, in which the titular monster finally learns to embrace the Yuletide holiday once his too-small heart grows three times its size overnight. And it's a lesson that's hopefully been learned by the show's producers, who in moving the show from last year's venue, the humongous Hilton, to the relatively intimate confines of the St. James have allowed the musical's charms to be felt far more fully.
That's especially good news for the adults in the audience, some of whom are just being devoted parents and some of whom have come to revel in the nostalgia of the beloved book and the classic 30-minute CBS cartoon version. At a now-expanded 80 minutes, the one-act musical -- nicely directed by Matt August and supervised by its original creator/director, the great Jack O'Brien -- is the perfect length to keep the young ones entertained without trying the patience of the older set.
Much of the credit for keeping everyone delighted belongs to the superb Patrick Page, who has deepened his characterization of the Grinch into the kind of guy you love to hate, and yet love -- or at least feel a bit sorry for -- at the same time. Buried beneath a ton of makeup and green fur, Page still has a wonderful connection with the audience -- even throwing in a dead-on ad-lib now and then -- and possesses a commanding stage presence.
Kids and adults alike will also take immediately to both versions of the Grinch's put-upon dog, Max; Old Max (the fine Ed Dixon) who narrates the tale, and Young Max (the adorable Rusty Ross), who tries to stop The Grinch from destroying the Whos' Christmas by coming to town and stealing their trees, their presents, and their food.
For all of the tale's basic simplicity, this version has a few big-scale tricks up its sleeve for visual excitement, along with the excellent cartoon-inspired sets of John Lee Beatty, Robert Morgan's delightfully inventive costumes, and the puppet wizardry of Michael Curry -- all of which make it worthy of Broadway ticket prices.
What the show could use to make it a total success is a much better score. The two famed songs from the cartoon (with music by Albert Hague) have been augmented by some pleasant if mostly forgettable songs by Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason. Perhaps the best of the lot is "It's the Thought That Counts," a sweetly funny ode to the joys and stresses of holiday shopping.
Still, the entire cast -- most notably Tari Kelly as Mama Who and (at my performance), Athena Ripka as young Cindy Lou Who -- gives each number all they have. Even more than size, professionalism does matter!
For TheaterMania's exclusive video feature of Patrick Page getting into make-up and costume, click here.
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When our school participated in the annual Cross Country meet a few weeks back, it was wonderful to see so many girls running. Kudos to our parent and teacher coaches who encouraged the entire grade 7/8 class to run, whether it was the full 3 km course or the Fit for Life 1.5 km course. The one thing that always stumps me come race day is how to dress my kids. It's easy enough to find athletic wear for my son but when it comes to my daughter, it's way more of a challenge, and track pants just don't quite cut it. Tween girls today want to wear clothes that fit to their body comfortably, is stylish and provide the range in motion they require. So it shouldn't be surprising that Dragonwing girlgear is the brainchild of a soccer mom, MaryAnne Gucciardi, who was disappointed with what the marketplace had to offer. She had a difficult time finding active wear made for tween girls. Everything she found was targeted for boys or women, neither of which was an acceptable solution for her then tween daughter.
With her background as a textile importer, MaryAnne used her expertise to build Dragonwing girlgear, with the mission to sell high performance, comfortable and supportive undergarments for girls ages 8-17, so that they can play their game with confidence and not have to worry about being uncomfortable. Today, the Dragonwing line consists of sports bras, compression shorts, sports camis, and base layers. Their line of sports bras also makes a great choice for a girl's first bra.
Tweenhood received samples of two of Dragonwing's more popular items to try – the Racer Sports Bra and Chill Weight – Long Leggings. With a 13-year-old daughter playing competitive hockey, with on and off ice training in addition to playing school sports, I figured she could compare the Dragonwing apparel with what she's currently wearing.
Though DD's (darling daughter) not one to talk much about her clothes (let alone her undergarments), she absolutely loved the Racer Sports Bra. Whether she's skating suicides on the ice, doing burpees or planks, she said it was extremely comfortable and soft, she didn't feel it at all. It's hands down the best bra she's owned to date. Now that 's saying a lot, since all her bras are mostly sports bras, but you can really see and feel the difference with the Racer Sports Bra. The fabric is thicker than other sports bras and it has a good stretch to it. As a parent, I applaud the coverage, it's not a skimpy garment. It's more like a cross between a tank top and a bra. Features of the Dragongirl Racer Sports Bra include:
- made of fine-gauge yarn and bamboo for softness
- moisture-wicking and antimicrobial
- wide bottom band that won't ride up
- seamless and tag-free, so there's no chafing (DD so appreciates this)
- available in 4 colour combinations
She liked the Chill Weight Leggings also, but not to the same degree. DD is pretty tall for her age and the leggings, even at the largest size was a bit too snug of a fit than she would have liked. This is simply her personal preference. The base layer leggings are made to keep you warm in the cold, whether you're running, skiing or playing hockey. Features of the Chill Weight Leggings include:
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- soft brushed inner lining with flat seams and tag-free for comfort
- moisture-wicking, 4-way stretch fabric is snug but not constricting
- antimicrobial, UV50 and odor absorbent
- small inner key pocket at waistband
- available in long (full length) or capri styles
After several wears and washes, both items still look brand new with no noticeable shrinkage. DD loves the bra so much, I'm washing it several times a week as that's all she wants to wear. Unfortunately, she is a tad self-conscious to permit me to post photos of her (in a bra no less), so I must respect her wishes. However, she did ask me to get more bras for her (something she never ever wants to talk about).
Dragonwing offers free regular shipping within the USA, however, expedited service is extra and shipping to Canada is $12 USD. Be sure to take a look at their size chart as sizes range from XXS to XL.
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We are giving away one Dragongirl Racer Sports Bra ($29.99 USD) and one Chill Weight-Long Legging ($42.99 USD) to a lucky Tweenhood reader. Enter below for your chance to win. The giveaway starts November 7, 2014 at 12:00 pm EST and ends November 28, 2014 at 12:00 pm EST.
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When Chris (Rolf Zacher) is behind on his rent and all the other monthly bills as well, his solution is to steal a car and go out for a "joy-ride." Along the way he picks up two new cohorts who are equally bent on trashing the world, and the trio runs into a stroke of luck when they spot an East German car -- with the horsepower of a lawn mower -- loaded with money for transfer across the border and chugging its way along the road. Fate seems to have cast wealth at the feet of the trio just for the taking, as they bumble their way into a robbery that will nevertheless end in tragedy.
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Sixteen young women of Latin heritage will compete for the Miss Amarillo Texas Latina Pageant crown on Sunday.
The pageant runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
Eleven teens ages 13 to 18 and five adults ages 19 to 26 will compete, pageant director Vanessa Estrada said.
"Our pageant is based on role models," Estrada said. "We look for young ladies that aren't married or have kids that can be role models for the community."
Contestants must be at least 25 percent Latin, she said. The winner will represent Amarillo in June at the Miss Texas Latina Pageant in Dallas.
Amarillo rock band Smooth Condition will perform.
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Jeff Fisher and I sat in his office one day a few weeks after the NFL's 2004 season had ended and discussed a bunch of topics related to the Tennessee Titans, including his search for an offensive coordinator.
Fisher would not say so on the record, but he was decidedly unimpressed with Mike McCarthy, who had been New Orleans' offensive coordinator the previous five years and was making the rounds, interviewing for jobs.
In particular, the Titans head coach was befuddled by the Saints' offensive game plan in a 2003 meeting between the teams. Fisher thought New Orleans' approach was completely wrong and a big reason Tennessee won 27-12 that day. He eventually hired Norm Chow.
Maybe McCarthy was not the best offensive coordinator in NFL history — although he has been involved with some pretty productive units at Kansas City, Green Bay and New Orleans — but he's turned out to be a pretty good head coach.
Perhaps nothing better illustrates the challenge facing the Titans in the wake of Fisher's departure. There's no clear-cut criteria that identifies someone who will be a successful head coach.
Five years into his tenure, it's safe to say McCarthy, who had no experience as a head coach at any level, is successful. He has taken the Green Bay Packers to the playoffs three times in his first five years, capped by Sunday's Super Bowl appearance, and he's won more often than not when he's gotten there.
Maybe that means Mike Heimerdinger is eminently qualified for the post. Currently the team's offensive coordinator, Heimerdinger was interviewed for Fisher's job last week.
McCarthy's counterpart in the big game, Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin, had one year as an NFL coordinator (defensive in his case) before he was hired. The bulk of his NFL coaching career was limited to work as a position coach.
Perhaps that speaks well for Mike Munchak. Tennessee's offensive line coach was the first to formally discuss the opening with the franchise's top brass.
Then again, New England's Bill Belichick is widely regarded as the best in the league. That notion was reaffirmed last week, when he won his third NFL Coach of the Year award. Belichick failed in his first try as a head coach, with Cleveland. Chances are, he didn't learn a lot more about football after that, but that experience taught him how to do the job.
The Titans asked for, and received, permission to talk to Atlanta's Mike Mularkey, who had a completely forgettable two-year run as Buffalo's head coach. Perhaps he was primed by those struggles to thrive once he's given his next opportunity.
Then again, maybe none of them are right for the job.
What's certain is that it's not necessarily going to take Bill Cowher or John Gruden or Bill Parcells to make the Titans a perennial playoff team. The franchise does not have to pay big money for a big name.
Good coaches are out there, but they're not always easy to find.
Bud Adams has hired 15 of them since he founded the Houston Oilers in 1960, and six of them won fewer than three out of every 10 games on average, all but five lost more often than they won, and not one has delivered him an elusive Super Bowl title.
In his farewell press conference, Fisher tried to offer assurances about the future of the Titans when he said, "You should have all the confidence in the world in Mike [Reinfeldt] and Steve [Underwood] and the decisions they make moving forward, because they allowed me to be successful here with the confidence they had in me and vice versa."
It sounds nice. Then again, he didn't think much of McCarthy, who a year later became a head coach in his own right — and a pretty good one at that.
Guess it's good news that Fisher didn't get to pick his successor. But that doesn't mean those who do so will get it right.
I am not sure what the point of this article was intended to be but we all know that good coaches are available. What the writer does not reveal is that good coaches do not apply for jobs with second and third rate franchises.
frankbrown/richgoose, what would you know about second and third rate? That is much too high up the ladder for you.
I think the point of the article is 'don't get your hopes up for Mularkey or especially not for John Gruden, but certainly don't feel like you've been slapped upside the head too hard when Bud Adams picks Munchak to fill the vacancy'.
There's a big door getting ready to open in front of us; it leads to The Wilderness, that place we are destined to wander for (hopefully) just a few seasons.
Munchak's the new coach.
You never know, the only thing consistent in the NFL is that it's inconsistent. Tampa wins 10 games, Seahawks win the division, etc. In the NFC, there's been 10 different conference champs in ten years.
Granted, the AFC is deeper but it's not out of the realm of possiblity that the Titans get on a lucky streak and get a wild card spot.
I'd worry more about who the starting QB will be.
I find it interesting that Bud wants to reward loyalty over competence. But then, that's what Fisher did for years. Giving a man a job because he reminds of one's 'glory days' is just wrong on so many levels. I'm not saying Munchak won't make a good head coach, but living in the past and trying to make it the present is a recipe for disaster. It's far better to let it all go, hire someone who has no ties to anything in TN and go forward because that is the only way to go. jmo
And I also agree that it may be as important to land a quality QB as it is a good HC.
In the NFC, there's been 10 different conference champs in ten years.
Granted, the AFC is deeper but it's not out of the realm of possiblity that the Titans get on a lucky streak and get a wild card spot.
While it has been 10 different teams in 10 years for the NFC Super Bowl Representative (Rams, Bucs, Panthers, Eagles, Seahwaks, Bears, Giants, Cardinals, Saints, Packers), it has been only 4 AFC teams in the Super Bowl during that same time frame (Patriots, Raiders, Patriots, Patriots, Steelers, Colts, Patriots, Steelers, Colts, Steelers). Using those stats, you could argue that the NFC has a DEEPER LEAGUE while the AFC has more DOMINENT TEAMS.
And I agree, it doesn't matter WHO THE HEAD COACH IS if the Titans don't get it right on the NEXT FRANCHISE QB. The Titans passed on a FRANCHISE QUARTERBACK IN THE 2005 DRAFT TO SELECT PACMAN JONES. How has that worked out for the Titans and the FRANCHISE QB they passed on?
Hindsight is 20/20. Hopefully we will have a good draft, if the owners and players unions get off their rears and there is a season.
TITAN1 provides his 104.5 The Zone cliched answer and in depth analysis. TITAN1, I am glad you can step up and bring this kind of insight to the table when the chips are down and your back is up against the wall.
courier, we appreciate your play by play of 104.5. For someone who can't stand them, you sure listen a lot.
TITAN1, can hindsight be 20/15, and clearer than usual 20/20? You are an ophthalmologist, aren't you? If not, apparently you are spouting off, again, on a topic you know very little.


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Close examination of the colors in a Crayola crayon box reveals an interesting phenomenon. While the original Crayola box contained six colors (black, blue, brown, green, orange and red), Crayola now offers 120 colors, and the most recent of these (purple heart, razzmatazz, tropical rain forest, fuzzy-wuzzy brown) are increasingly ambiguously named.
Such ambiguous color (and flavor) names have been proliferating and are appearing in all sorts of product categoriesfrom ice cream (Ben and Jerry's Chubby Hubby) to juice drinks (Gatorade's Glacier Freeze) to nail polish (Hard Candy's Trailer Trash). At least one commentator has concluded, "There is no red."
How do such names impact consumers? Can they influence how consumers perceive products and their likelihood of purchasing them? In our research, we examine such questions and develop a theory to explain how such names impact consumers' choices.
In general, we find that names do have an impact on choices, and that this impact depends on the novelty of the name (is it typical or atypical?), its specificity (is it specific or vague?) and what additional information is available (is a picture of the actual color shade available?).
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After spending two nights on the ship this week, Danielle Fear from CruiseMiss.com shares her thoughts on Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Norwegian Getaway.
With more than 25 dining options, a relaxing waterfront and the largest waterpark at sea, Norwegian Getaway needs to be seen to be believed.
Her décor in every area is tasteful, modern and incredibly stylish. She was built with a resort in mind and Norwegian Cruise Line has once again delivered a vessel that is quite simply top of its game. Everything about her is impressive, even down to the electric pink flavour of the mid-ship stairwell carpet. Every detail has been carefully thought out and executed and she really did stand tall and proud during her inaugural visit to Southampton this week.
You could relax and unwind in her beautiful atrium, even grab a cake from Carlo's Bake Shop or you could start the evening early with a drink from the Sunset Bar on the Waterfront. The choice is endless.
The outer upper decks were an adventure seekers paradise. With five water slides and a rather impressive ropes course the entire family could have hours of fun here. The brave ones can even "walk the plank" several feet out across the side of the ship. In short it is a playground for both young and old.
The steak in Cagney's was superb and I would also recommend a visit to O'Sheehan's neighbourhood bar and grill. The Mozzarella sticks were rather tasty and the breakfast was very nice too.
Enjoy dinner and a show at the Illusionarium, by far one of the most impressive venues aboard any ship at sea and the show itself is fantastic. I highly recommend this but be sure to book your seat.
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"Gibler is something of a revelation, having been living and writing from Mexico for a range of progressive publications only since 2006, but providing reflections, insights, and a level of understanding worthy of a veteran correspondent." (Latin American Review of Books)
Combining on-the-ground reporting and in-depth discussions with people on the frontlines of Mexico's drug war, To Die in Mexico tells behind-the-scenes stories that address the causes and consequences of Mexico's multibillion dollar drug trafficking business. John Gibler looks beyond the myths that pervade government and media portrayals of the unprecedented wave of violence now pushing Mexico to the breaking point.
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Excellent sourced, well documented and the narration was just superb. Great glance towards Mexico's narcoviolence
"Warning: you may finish this audiobook outraged."
John Gibler lays out the warp and weft of the Mexican drug war. The government won't stop it because they are part of the same cloth. Collusion is too weak of a word to describe the relationship between the military, police and drug captains. They are the same industry, and human lives are the currency.
In this superb overview, written in a conversational and easy to grasp style, Gibler bears witness to lives lost, giving them names and identities so they will not be forgotten. He shows the terror of the citizenry with a particular focus on journalists who try to find ways to tell the world what happens here without being killed.
Horrific stories, extraordinarily told, that left me with a comprehensive understanding of the layers of power and factionalism at work in Mexico's drug war. Narrated by Jonathan Davis who gives it the taut pacing of a Grisham novel while acknowledging the real-life horror.
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The December/January edition of Centered on Taipei magazine is out. And I am especially chuffed about my Ask Taiwanxifu article on pages 12 and 13 that has been included in this edition. Firstly, because I have a big, warm soft spot for Taiwan's spa bathing culture and writing this article brought back lots of good memories about hot springs (wenquan) that I have visited.
But also I was thrilled, amazed, speechless to find that one of my photos was on the front cover. I do not consider myself to be a photographer. I like taking photos, I photoshop them a bit and put them on my blog but I have not yet got around to taking lessons or even doing any reading about how to take better photos. I have several friends who are REAL photographers, who talk about lenses and light and zooming and stuff. I love their work. But I just write, and take some photos (mainly of food) because that's what interests me. Maybe this will convince me to seek more knowledge about photography in the future as a way of helping me improve my blogging.
I framed this article around the question about what to wear (or not wear) in Taiwanese hot springs. And I was amazed to discover foreign friends who had been put off from going for a soak because they didn't quite know the answer, or who/how to ask. I promise you that Taiwan's hot springs culture is quite relaxed, and things are pretty straightforward once you understand the basics.
So, let me ask YOU the reader, where is your favourite place to go for a dip in hot springs? And do you think that Taiwan's hot springs are awesome?


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Cores must be returned within 30 days of receiving the new engine or the core charge for the engine & skid will be billed & the warranty void. PLEASE RETURN THE CORE IN A TIMELY FASHION! Core charges may apply for engines with visible holes or cracks, busted geartrain housings, broken rods or cranks, & engines that are locked up.
All remanufactured diesel engines are blueprinted! Blueprinting is defined as removing or narrowing the tolerances found in mass production engines. The rod, main, & cam clearances are measured with dial bore gauges & micrometers. Bearings clearances are set depending on application (truck, marine, industrial, etc.). Piston & valve guide clearances are set with dial bore gauges. Piston & Liner protrusion is measured on the 8.3 Cummins & set per OEM specs. A specification and build sheet are available for each engine.
We do not weld or repair cracked blocks, cranks or heads. We do not use cylinder sleeves to repair rotten O ring counter bores. If we do not have a good rebuildable engine core we will not offer an engine for sale. I personally would not want an engine with a welded or sleeved part. would you?
All cylinder sleeves, O rings, pistons, rings, wrist pins, & lock clips are replaced with Mahle Clevite parts. Mahle is the OEM Cummins supplier.
Main bearing saddles are align honed or align bored to specs. This is part of the blueprint process. We do not try and repair blocks with "spun" main bearings, we junk those blocks. "Burned" main bearing saddles change the structual properties of the cast iron and make it "brittle".
Remanufactured diesel engine block decks are resurfaced with CBN cutters in a RMC CNC Machining Center. This is the latest technology in the surfacing cast iron. To ensure proper gasket sealing we check all surfaces with a prolifometer, a device used to check surface finish to ensure gasket life and efficiency. We do not use head gasket "shims" to correct block height errors.
Crankshafts are heat treated in a thermal convection oven, which is better and easier on the casting than the standard production rebuilder's thermal oven, shot peened to relieve casting stresses, and machined a maximum of .010 on rod & main journals. The 8.3 ISC crankshaft is then balanced in a Stewart Warner digital crankshaft balancer. No welded crankshaft journals! Most all production rebuilders do not balance their cranks, rods, & pistons.
Connecting rods are also heat treated, shot peened and machined to OEM specifications. This is part of blueprinting process. Matched & balanced sets of rods. We do not try to recondition rods with "spun" bearings. We install the updated Cummins wrist pin bushing to address the problems with the 8.3 wrist pin. Updated oiling design.
Cylinder heads are remanufactured to exceed OEM specifications in a Rottler or Serdi valve seat machine. We install OEM Cummins or SBI valves, locks, seals, guides, & valve seats. Valve guides honed in a Sunnen guide hone. Head gasket surfaces are refinished with CBN cutters, the latest technology in the resurfacing of cast iron. Surfaces are then checked with the same prolifometer used on block gasket surfaces.
We do not weld or repair cracked or damaged cylinder head castings. We do not "shim" weak valve springs to increase pressure, they are replaced. We do not use bronze valve guide liners like most production rebuilders as they will commonly fail. We replace the valve guide we do not try to repair it.
All assembled remanufactured diesel long blocks motors are tested for compression before shipping. Our 2 engine builders have a combined 60 yrs experience and are ASE master engine machinist.
Free shipping and core pickup is available to MOST zip codes in the continental United States. Call or e-mail our remanufactured diesel engine specialist at 1-888-285-2091 for detailed shipping info. Engine must be shipped to a business location where a loading dock or forklift for unloading.
A truck with a liftgate can be sent, for an additional charge, to a residence or location with no fork lift available. You can also arrange to pickup the engine from the shipping terminal for no additional charge.
We will need the ship to address, bill to address, email address, & all phone numbers necessary (work, cell, ship to phone number, etc.). Someone must be on location at the ship to address to sign & receive the engine, and to return the core.
No core charge will be billed at the time of purchase. By purchasing from My Used Engines however, you must agree to have the engine core & shipping container ready for pickup and return to us within 30 days of receiving your engine. Failure to do so will void your warranty until core charge is paid in full. You will then be billed and liable for applicable fees to cover the shipping container and the engine core having not been returned. If you have no core or the core has visible cracks or holes, or does not rotate a full 360 degrees, the engine will will be shipped in shrink wrap on a non-returnable wooden pallet & the appropriate core charge due.
We will research the year, make, model, and serial number for any engine you plan to replace to ensure you are buying the correct engine for your application before we ship.
My Used Engines - Used Diesel Engine Warranty (Optional)
The internal components of the long block assembly that are covered are the Pistons, Piston Rings, Piston Pins, Crankshaft and Main Bearings, Connecting Rods and Rod Bearings, Camshaft and Camshaft Bearings, Timing Chain and Timing Gears, Intake and Exhaust Valves, Valve Springs, Oil Pump, Push Rods, Rocker Arms, Hydraulic Lifters, and Rocker Arm Shafts. The Engine Block and Cylinder Heads are only covered if damaged by a part listed above.
In the event the customer cancels the order after the product has shipped, the customer will be liable for all shipping charges and a 25% restocking fee. Any damages to the delivered product must be reported within 24 hours so that a claim may be started with the freight company.
Due to the materials and composition of powertrain (engine, transmission, transfer case) components, we do not warranty against surface rust that may accrue over time, as long as it does not affect the overall performance of the product sold.
There is reasonable expectation that surface rust will form no matter if the product is stored on a shelf or left in the donor vehicle until the time of sale.
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My Used Engines now offers incredible deales on Remanufactured Long-Block Diesel Engines for sale on Dodge Cummins, Ford Powerstroke and GM Duramax turbo-diesel models. Remanufactured Diesel Engines are becoming more & more popular due to the amount of options available, warranty coverage and inspection process. To learn more about Remanufactured Diesel Engines please contact us or simply fill out the remanufactured diesel engine request form.


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Brahmas Best Americans in Shootout
January 29, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL) - Fort Worth Brahmas News Release
ALLEN, Texas (January 29) - The Brahmas defeated the first-place Allen Americans for the third consecutive time, as Sy Nutkevitch sealed the 4-3 victory with the only conversion for either team in the shootout.
Allen opened the game with a strong first period, outscoring the Brahmas 2-1 after 20 minutes of play. Kale Kerbashian scored the Americans' first goal on a 5-on-3 power play at the 7:12 mark. Ross Rouleau answered just four minutes later with a slapshot from the point that whistled by Allen netminder Aaron Dell to even the score at one goal apiece. Brian McMillin gave the Americans a 2-1 edge when he finished a rebound after Brahmas netminder Brad Fogal already made two stops in front of his own net.
After a scoreless middle frame, Shawn Szydlowski evened the score at 2-2 as he put a wrister past Dell on a break-away feed from Daniel Spivak at the 6:45 mark. Chad Woollard gave Fort Worth its first lead of the night at 13:15 when he fired a slapshot from the high slot into the back of the net. Woollard's score came on a 4-on-3 man advantage and was the only power-play goal for the Brahmas Tuesday night.
With just 4:33 remaining in regulation and the Americans on a power play, Anthony Maiani found Tyler Ludwig open in the slot for the equalizer. Allen went 3-for-7 on the man advantage.
The game remained scoreless through the end of regulation and overtime. After Fogal denied the first five attempts for Allen and Dell denied the first four for Fort Worth, Nutkevitch streaked down the left side, came across the crease and snuck the puck behind the Americans' goalie on the right side of the net for the game-winning score. For the rookie out of SUNY-Potsdam, the goal was his third game-winner of the season, two of which coming in a shootout.
Fogal improved to 10-7-1, making 31 saves on 34 shots and stopping all five attempts in the shootout in net for the Brahmas. Kristofer Westblom replaced Fogal for 3:38 in the third period, stopping both of the shots he faced, but the Sharon, Ontario native returned to finish the contest.
Dell stopped 32 of 35 and four of five attempts in the shootout in a losing effort between the pipes for Allen.
The victory was the Brahmas' third in a row versus the Americans. Fort Worth has won 10 of its last 12 games and now stands only four points behind Allen for first place in the Central Hockey League.
Fort Worth hosts two games this weekend at the NYTEX Sports Centre: Friday, February 1 versus the Rapid City Rush and Saturday, February 2 versus the Arizona Sundogs. Both games are set for 7:30pm.
For ticket information, please contact a Brahmas sales representative at 817-336-4423 or visit www.brahmas.com.
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Central Hockey League Stories from January 29, 2013
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- Brahmas Best Americans in Shootout - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Oilers Outlast Cutthroats in 4-3 Shootout Victory - Tulsa Oilers
- Comeback Victory over Rapid City Pushes Win-Streak to Five - Wichita Thunder
- Mallards Rout Bloomington 8-2 - Quad City Mallards
- Thunder Bury Rush 5-2 - Rapid City Rush
- Mallards Rout Blaze - Bloomington Blaze
- Corbeil and Miller Recalled to Chicago; Ortmeyer and Testwuide Suspended by Mavericks - Kansas City Mavericks
- Quad City's John Murray Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week - CHL
- Murray Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week - Quad City Mallards
- Lang Returns to Mallards - Quad City Mallards
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Who's Obama Partying With?
News coming out of the Tony Rezko trial today puts Barack Obama in the company of very smarmy people:
CHICAGO (AP) -- The government's star witness at the fraud trial of political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko testified Monday that he attended a party for a British billionaire at Rezko's home, where Sen. Barack Obama and his wife also were among the guests.
Attorney Stuart Levine testified that the party took place in April 2004 and was held to honor Iraqi-born, London-based billionaire Nadhmi Auchi, who was visiting the United States at the time.
Rezko, of course, is on trial for demanding kick-backs from companies desiring lucrative state contracts, good old school Chicago politics at its best -- the kind of politics Obama cut his teeth on. But Rezko's not the real story in this blurb; Nadhmi Auchi is.
I posted on Auchi back in February, and he's exactly the guy Obama does not want to be seen as in cahoots with. He was, for example, convicted of fraud in France and is under investigation in Britain for the largest-ever swindle of the National Health Service. Several US political fundraisers are currently on trial for corruption in connection with loans received from Auchi ... who, BTW, is currently barred from entering the US by the state department as an undesirable alien.
Maybe that explains why Obama's in favor of drivers licenses for illegals ...
Here are excerpts from my Feb. post on Obama's party-mate, drawing mainly from a London Times piece:
Also check out this Guardian piece that really flames Auchi.
Most interestingly, he worked for Saddam Hussein's Ministry of Oil before setting up his own company, intriguingly based in the laissez faire business back room of Luxembourg. He is also the longstanding president of the Anglo-Arab Organisation (the link is to a Web site that's under construction). At one A-AO event, he said:"What is happening in the Middle East is not acceptable or justified in any way, and I would like to appeal here from this stage to all international government which have influences in the Middle East to gather and stop this bloodshed and massacre."Massacre? Is he talking about how Arabs are massacring innocent Israelis with their suicide vests? Well ..."Dialogue is the only way that can get us together out of this problem. We reiterate our role as an organization in building the dialogue bridges between Arab and Moslems on one side, and Britain, Europe and the West in general on the other side".Notice who's missing from the dialog? There appears to be no room for Israel in the thinking of this man who extended such largess to a certain Chicago politician with a Muslim name (even though we know he's a Christian!).
What's that old saying? You can tell a person's character by the company he keeps? Yeah, that's it.
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For over 20 years Arlington Dance Place has been dedicated to providing a space for young students to create and explore movement in a fun, creative, and positive atmosphere. Founded in 1992 with twenty students and only one dance teacher, we have grown throughout the years to share our passion for dance with thousands of young dancers and their families.
As a recreational dance school, our teachers are committed to creating an encouraging environment where children are able to express themselves freely through motion. By emphasizing self-exploration and creativity, we are able to help students transform their imaginations into movement. We not only aim to teach dance skills and technique, but also focus on fostering teamwork and listening abilities, commitment, and self-esteem. Our hope is for students, regardless of ability, to engage in the wonderful world of dance and love it while doing so.
Today we offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical (contemporary?) for girls and boys ages 2 through 18. In addition to classes, we also provide opportunities for on-stage performance in both our winter show and spring recital, as well as vacation and summer dance camps, birthday parties, and monthly movie nights.
Thank you for your interest in Arlington Dance Place, and we hope to be able to share the joys of dance with you!


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With three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate coming up, it's going to be tough to avoid political conversations in the office. Subtle swipes in the break room about socialist Democrats and racist Republicans can quickly escalate to hostile feelings that can affect productivity and camaraderie in the office.
Civility in politics is not lost, but unfortunately too many people have forgotten some basic courtesies and rules. With the following guidelines, you and your colleagues can engage in lively and informed conversations during your lunch breaks without damaging your relationships.
Don't light the fuse. Diane Gottsman, owner of The Protocol School of Texas, a company specializing in etiquette training for corporations, universities and individuals recommends not being the first person to inject politics into the conversation. However, if someone asks about your views it's fine to provide your opinion.
Check your levels. Since political conversations can evoke strong emotions, it's best to keep a pulse on your own volume when speaking. If you hear your own voice begin to rise… pause, take a breath, and continue at a more controlled level.
It's not personal, it's politics. Ok, so many political issues are of personal interest, whether you're talking about healthcare, labor or taxes, but you're not the one who is running for office. You don't need to run a smear campaign against your co-worker because they didn't write the ballot measure you're discussing.
Saying that, own your feelings. Rather than pinning your frustrations on your colleague by saying, "You are making me frustrated." Reframe it to take more responsibility, "I feel frustrated." This eliminates an accusatory tone and opens it up for the other person to empathize.
Expect respect. Gottsman highlights that you can have opposing viewpoints without resorting to derogatory comments. If you don't like where the discussion is headed, Gottsman recommends the following response, "Please excuse me, the tone of this conversation is too aggressive and makes me uncomfortable." Then either excuse yourself to another conversation or another room.
Watch for unresolved issues. You see the people in your workplace all the time and it's possible that there's an unresolved dispute lingering under the surface. Don't let outside issues sidetrack or hijack your conversation. Those issues should be dealt with at a separate time and place.
Listen. It's a simple notion too many struggle with. Rather than debate yourself on what you want to say next, listen to what the other person has to say. Gottsman notes you might actually learn something if you're thoughtfully listening.
Know your facts. This sounds like a novel concept, but it does help push the political conversation forward. "Resist the urge to throw out sound bites you have heard on your favorite political show without relevant information to back it up," recommends Gottsman. When political conversations are at their best it's a discussion of philosophical differences, not arguments over truths.


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Happy Birthday John Lennon. I wish you were still making music up onstage or in the studio. Indeed your vision is missed as much as your music.
No one out there has the credibility that you have. We could relate to your journey because it was so much like ours. The brilliance, the confusion, the joy, the tragedy.
Somehow you connected to us in a way that no other artist or personality could. That is what made you so dangerous. That is why you were seen as such a threat. We could relate to what you were saying and it moved us and that movement scared the crap out of them. In my imagination I envision huge important cultural events like LIVE AID if only you had been there with the Plastic Ono Band. You would have taken us farther than we are now. You would have inspired even more change in this world and more light to shed on our dreams. Damn.
Like so many guns that kill, the gun that killed you has always been a mystery. In spite of the investigations and trials nothing seems to explain the gun and the bullets adequately to me. But that is the big problem isn't it? The confusion and madness all rolled up into one. Too complicated to solve so the killing with guns goes on and on and on.
Yet you witnessed life in a vividly uncomplicated manner. Like a child you saw things clearly. You opened doors to vast and multilayered realities with the simplest of keys. With the most basic of line drawn and word spoken. That was your greatest gift and you used it very, very well. Thank you so much for that.
Sadly in the end the madness grabbed you and dragged you down. That same madness continues to drag many many more down every year, every month, every day, every hour, every minute, right now. That is why we still need your help so badly and why we miss you so much.
Now I am going to get my guitar and hang out with some pals tonight and play some Beatles tunes. One will surely be "A Day In the Life." It has even more meaning all these years later.


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Keira Knightley is a working woman, and she doesn't plan to change that any time soon.
During an interview with Vogue for their October issue, the topic of feminism and juggling a career with motherhood came up, sparked by the recent feminist debate earlier this year by former State Department Director of Policy Planning Anne-Marie Slaughter, who said she put her job on the backburner to focus on the needs of her family.
Here's what Knightley had to say about that...
"I'm glad that the subject is coming up again," she says. "I remember doing interviews, and people would ask, as if it was a joke, 'So you mean you are a feminist?' As though feminism couldn't be discussed unless we were making fun of it. I don't want to deny my femininity."
Knightley then adds, "But would I want to be a stay-at-home mother? No. On the other hand, you should be allowed to do that, as should men, without being sneered at."
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It's the only thing that got me off my lazy butt and back to work on my July UFO – I don't want to be one of the ones who doesn't finish this month even if I am a couple quilts ahead.
I play games with myself when I'm not in the mood to work and need to get something done so when Keith went up to bed last night, I told myself that all I needed to do was load the quilt on the longarm. When I got that done, I convinced myself that I should just start it and quilt a few rows….and by the time I was halfway done, I had myself convinced to just finish it up.
So now all I need to do is get it bound in the next few days. And in case you're wondering, those are my freehand Baptist Fans quilted on it.


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You may recall a while back I was calling for a Beer Bloggers Conference that sparked some good commentary including some info from the organizer of the Wine Bloggers Conference, indicating they were looking to get a BBC started.
Good news! Beernews.org broke the story earlier this month that the Conference is a go!
It's taking place in Boulder, Colorado from November 5th through 7th (Friday through Sunday). There is room for about 150 people and there is already a skeleton of an agenda posted; here are some more details:
Who Should Attend
- Citizen Bloggers who write about beer or the beer industry.
- Industry Bloggers who have a blog related to their brewery or other beer industry business.
- New Media Innovators who work in the world of blogging and social media.
- Beer Industry members who would like to learn about new media or interact with bloggers in attendance.
Cost, Payment, Cancellation, and What is Included
The cost of the conference is $95 for citizen beer bloggers (those unaffiliated with a business or organization), $195 for industry beer bloggers (those whose blog is affiliated with a brewery, retail store, or other business or organization), and $295 for non-blogger participants (industry, media relations professionals, friends and family, etc). We are able to offer a lower price to citizen bloggers and beer-industry bloggers because it is for these folks our sponsors underwrite the conference. Payment is required in advance by credit card.
The conference includes multiple beer tastings, two dinners, and outstanding content. Not included in the conference price are your hotel and transportation to and from Boulder.
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I would like to share a treat of a house in a magical setting along a quiet waterway in the lush rural lake community of Edgerton, Wisconsin. A most talented friend has created a riverside home from a modest rambler. What was a dated structure with limited interior appointments, low ceilings, tiny high windows, and ordinary fixtures is now a soft, sophisticated, space outfitted with treasures gathered in the countryside, filled with history, character and antique charm.
Hands on and knowing exactly what she wanted to achieve, she began collecting interesting fixtures and hardware, furniture pieces and finishes. She hired a remodeling contractor, but worked closely with him and his architect to detail every facet of this home. Unwilling to compromise certain features, she enlarged all window openings, reconfigured the entry, gutted the kitchen, redesigned the bathrooms, ripped out the ceiling exposing structure – increasing volume exponentially – and added a garage.
Exposed beams, new white-washed tongue and groove boards applied to raised ceiling, a found wooden column used for structural support, new crown molding, bead-board wainscoting, re-designed fireplace surround, and creatively concealed storage closets, have re-shaped the entire character of this interior so dramatically that all who entered, not having yet seen this incredible transformation, were awed.
Hearing their comments as they passed through the spaces was amusing in their commonality. Everyone was amazed at the amount of work done, creative elements incorporated, fun finds she had collected to transform this modest house into this cozy cottage. Her two cats have wonderful vantage points to watch the activities in the rooms below as guests gathered to celebrate the weekend's family wedding festivities.
Daylight streams through windows and floribunda gardens around the house are now communing beautifully with the interior.
Ever-so-soft blues, with whites of every shade, create a soft backdrop to collections of fine china to vintage scales and myriad eclectic antiques.
Outside a recently completed multi-tiered pond emits soft trickling background sound which wafts inside through the many open windows. Not to be reticent about being hands-on, this tenacious designer personally packed 23 loads of boulders and large stones into her truck, off-loaded and placed around the periphery of the pond. She planted tiny creeping vegetation among the stones, water plants, multiple trees and perennials to establish instant-gratification landscaping in her expansive backyard, which is a lush verdant botanical expression that grows abundantly right down to meet the river.
A great get-acquainted bonding of disparate family and friends occurred when we collected buckets of roadside flowers to make arrangements for the reception venue.
Wild bouquets punctuated with spectacular domestic flowers from the gardens surrounding the cottage provided fun activity and contributed to the charm of the scene.
Everyone needs a little country sometime.