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KINGSVILLE - Texas A&M-Kingsville wide receiver Robert Armstrong was named to Beyond College Sports Network 2012 Preseason Division II Football All-America Team on Monday.
Armstrong, a junior from Cuero, was a first-team all-Lone Star Conference selection in 2011 after earning honorable mention as a freshman.
Armstrong had 51 receptions for 626 yards and eight touchdowns and scored 10 total touchdowns despite being injured one play into the ninth game of the season.
As a freshman, Armstrong had 45 catches for 590 yards and six touchdowns.
He is on pace to become only the second player in school history with at least 200 career receptions and has a chance to break to the school record of 30 career receiving touchdowns.


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It's three losses in the Canadiens' last four games after falling 3-2 in overtime to the visiting Buffalo Sabres. Or four losses in six if you're interested.
Yep, the boys are far from smokin'.
They held on to a thin 2-1 lead going into the third period, they were playing well and were on their way to two big points, but they couldn't nail down the all-important insurance marker.
They couldn't muster any killer instinct, Buffalo would tie it at 8:07 of the third, and then the Canadiens simply decided to give about 50% instead of the required 110%. It makes my blood boil, considering I always gave at least 160% wherever I worked.
Sometimes 170%. But I digress.
Well, I'm kinda mad. But not at Carey Price, who was terrific throughout and came up with two astonishing saves in the last 20 seconds of the third period to get the boys into overtime and of course that important single point.
Price got them the point, not the guys in front of him. The Sabres were allowed to fire clear shots and move in close far too many times. It's soft hockey. Doug Harvey would be rolling in his grave. And if Larry Robinson was dead, he would be too.
Sprague Cleghorn would've punched Lehner, a ref, Brian Gionta, and most of his own teammates for losing a game they should've won, against a much-inferior squad. Toe Blake would've torn a strip off them and taken away the beer on the next train trip. John Ferguson would've punched a hole in a cement block. But that was a different time of course.
Today's players check their investments, go to dinner with friends from the other teams, and say "obviously" a lot when interviewed.
Full marks to Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who absolutely robbed Alex Galchenyuk in overtime with a glove save on a hard shot while being screened. It's marked for the highlight reels. His save, and Price's glove on Rasmus Ristalainen, are two for the ages.
But alas, after Lehner's big stop, Zach Bogosian would light the lamp and win the game and not that I'm the pessimistic type, but I'd say the Canadiens are in a bit of a mid-winter funk right now.
I'll also say it again, it's the wives fault and they should be rounded up and sent to Powell River until the season and playoffs come to a close. I'll find something for them to do.
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Artturi Lehkonen and Philip Danault scored for Montreal, with both goals coming the middle frame.
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A quick look at the three new Rockets, acquired from Sacramento in exchange for Patrick Patterson, Toney Douglas and Cole Aldrich:
Thomas Robinson
6-10, 237
Age: 21
Position: Forward
NBA experience: Rookie
College: Kansas
Career stats: 4.8 points, 4.9 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game
Notable: According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Robinson is just the fifth top-five pick in the lottery era to be dealt during his rookie season. He has struggled against bigger power forwards but NBA teams still think he has potential to become an impact defender and rebounder who also can score. At Kansas, he led the nation with 27 double-doubles. Kansas was 100-13 in his three seasons.
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6-7, 195
Age: 31
Position: Guard/forward
NBA Experience: 8th season
College: Louisville
Career stats: 8.3 points, 2.7 rebounds in 22.2 minutes per game
Notable: He was the longest-tenured King after being the 23rd overall pick in 2005 out of Louisville. In the Kings' Sacramento era, he is fifth in games (462), seventh in blocked shots (343) and ninth in steals (391). He is averaging 5.2 points this season and 8.3 for his career.
Tyler Honeycutt
6-8, 188
Age: 22
Position: Forward
NBA experience: 2nd season
College: UCLA
Career stats: 1.2 points, 1.0 rebounds in 5.0 minutes per game
Notable: Honeycutt was the first of Sacramento's two second-round draft picks in 2011. He played in 24 games in two seasons, including nine this season. Injuries and time in the NBA Development League defined Honeycutt's time with the Kings after two seasons at UCLA.


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Today has been a rainy day, both literally and metaphorically. The weather was just gross. It was warm, so I won't complain TOO much, but it was definitely not a day that encouraged doing anything productive.
I went to the doctor today and got good and semi-good news. I told him that my foot seemed to be improving some, especially with the tape on, and he said that was a very good sign that we would be able to cure it. And that is DEFINITELY what I wanted to hear. He had the medical assistant retape it. After watching her do it this time, there's no way I could have enough force at the angle I would be doing it to be able to tape it on my own. She was really putting her back into it! It's nice and taped up again now, and feels great. He my feet molded for inserts for my shoes, and said it would take about 4 weeks for them to arrive. But when I was checking out at the desk, the lady told me she hadn't been able to find out from my insurance company what they would/would not pay {pre-deductible.} The inserts are $498, and my deductible is $500... and that amounts to... not gonna happen. There's no way we can come up with $500 for orthotics. I did order a new pair of shoes, though. Hopefully that will help, too.
I did nothing successfully today, other than the doctor's appointment. I didn't eat one single healthy thing. I sort of ate a moderately healthy breakfast, but then I ate crap, crap and more crap. I couldn't even be troubled to drink my water.
But, I don't care. Tomorrow is going to be SO much better. I bought some produce today. Some zucchini, yellow squash and some bell pepper. I'm gonna try the great advice I have been given and try grilling them on the George.
It looks like the rain is going to hold off until tomorrow afternoon, so I'm gonna go for a walk around here. I'm just gonna take a short 20 or so minute walk and see how my foot feels. If it's okay, then The Buddy and I can get back to our regular walks later this week. I'm positively giddy at the prospect!
I guess that pretty much sums up my day. We're about to watch a David Lynch movie so I can be brain-screwed. We're watching Mullholland Drive. I'm told I might as well go into it with the assumption I will not understand what's going on. So... here we go!
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Hopefully new shoes will do the trick.
Good luck on your weight loss journey.
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Just wondering how you are doing today.
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Good luck making healthy choices today - you can do it!
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I'm glad you got good news from the doctor. That is a crazy price for orthopedic inserts. Ugh, I hate how much everything costs in health care when it comes to preventative medication or products. If people could afford going to the doctor for preventative medicine and could afford the prescriptions and products to help prevent problems, we'd all be healthier and we'd spend so much less overall on hospitals and doctor bills. Like any other industry though, they don't understand the importance of being proactive instead of reactive. I really hope the new shoes will help with the PF.
I love bell peppers. I think the grilling will really bring out their sweetness. Let us know how the grilling adventure goes!
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So happy for your good report from the Dr. I don't like cooked veggies that crunch either. Cook them, then check and see if they feel done. If not, cook a couple minutes longer, check again, etc. I'm happy- we got a toaster today LOL. We had been toasting in the toaster oven. It worked but took a while. The veggies you got today sound really good. Hope you tomorrow is awesome!
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So glad to hear your foot is better & that you will get to go for a walk with your buddy!
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You could try buying a pair of orthotics for about $75. That is what I did from an dedicated shoe store that checked out my foot and then had me try different styles. Much cheaper than the pair from the doctors office!
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Vikings, the hugely successful History Channel production that is filmed in Ireland and is shown here on RTE, has announced a casting call to find a minimum of 8,000 extras to work on its forthcoming season, which will be filmed here.
The Canadian/Irish production recently began its third season and will begin filming the fourth season in Ireland in April.
The producers have this week announced they are looking for extras from across the country to take part, and the selection process will be held in Dublin, at the Film Base in Temple Bar, and at the Grand Hotel, Abbey Street, in Wicklow.
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They are mainly looking for adults aged 16 and over; people from all ethnic backgrounds; you do not need an appointment; you only attend one day of auditions; each person who attends will fill out an application and have a photo taken, and the process will take roughly 20 minutes; when you attend, have your measurements to hand. e.g. height, chest, dress, shoe size etc, as you'll need them for the application form; there is no need to bring a CV or headshots, but the team will accept them if you do have them with you.
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Why Russian Organized Crime has Flourished in the United States
There is much speculation about why Russian organized crime has flourished in the United States. Numerous reasons, such as the Russian criminal background offer explanation. "They typically have military experience, and many are college-educated: 'Many of today's foremost Russian mobsters have Ph.D.'s in mathematics, engineering, or physics, helping them acquire and expertise in advanced encryption and computer technology'" (Abadinsky, 2003, p.200). These reasons for the influx of Russian criminals and their success within the United States are bogus. The reasons Russian organized crime has flourished within the United States are easy immigration laws, a weak justice system, and a lack of trained Russian-speaking law enforcement agents.
Russian criminals come to the United States because immigration laws are lax and background checks on Russian immigrants were virtually nonexistent. Vyacheslav Ivankov, one of most infamous Russian criminals, flew into Kennedy Airport from Russia and easy built his empire:
"Shortly after his arrival at Kennedy Airport, Ivankov was given a suitcase with $1.5 million by Armenian vor. He established his headquarters in Brighton Beach and recruited Russian combat veterans with a $20,000-per month retainer. They were sent out to extort money from legitimate businesses worldwide and to assassinate his rivals." (Abadinsky, 2003, p.203)
Ivankov had a high profile criminal background in Russia as a result of his murderous campaign against Moscow's powerful Chechen crime groups (Abadinsky, 2003). Did the United States immigration process simply overlook his background or does the United States allow known criminals free passage into the country? The United States can reduce Russian organized crime by stopping known Russian criminals from immigrating into the country.
Russian criminals think the justice system in the United States is a joke. "Many group members are professional criminals; after their experience of criminal life in the Soviet Union, where police were feared and treatment of lawbreakers harsh, they view the United States as a haven" (Abadinsky, 2003, p.200). Russian criminals simply make smart decisions where to base their criminal operations. They choose to base criminal activity in the United States, a country with a weak justice system. Harsher punishments and sentences would deter Russian organized crime within the United States.
Russian criminals take advantage of the lack of Russian-speaking law enforcement agents within the United States. "The New York police department has been handicapped in dealing with the protection rackets and loansharking activities in the community by a lack of Russian-speaking officers" (Abadinsky, 2003, p.204). This solution to this problem is simple – increase the number of Russian-speaking law enforcement officers within the United States. If the supply of Russian-speakers within the United States is low, immigration, with proper background investigations, can be used to bring in Russian-speaking law-enforcement agents.
Russian organized crime has flourished in the United States not because of the excellent training ground the former Soviet Union provided for criminals, but due to the United States' lack of serious efforts in criminal justice. Tougher immigration laws, harsher penalties for criminals, and more Russian-speaking law enforcement officers would fix the Russian organized crime problem in the United States. The United States must take action that sends a message to the world that criminals are not desired and punishment is severe for crime in the United States.
Just stumbled across this hub. Very informative and very worrying. Can't wait to check out your other hubs.
A very small percentage is criminal who use aggression. However, most crimes committed by Russian groups in US are fraud of different nature. These frauds are usually, medical, insurance, company investments, money laundry, tax aversion, and financial crimes. These financial activities and paper work is done in Russian a lot of time, so makes it more difficult for English specking police and investigators. Sometimes force is used or a threat of force to get the job done. Most crimes are also done in the community and focused outside.
For example- Russian man has a business in Brooklyn which is profitable; "gangsters" approach him and wish to buy it up, but below the real market value, let say for half the price. Man refuses, and criminals "talk" to his wife and kids after school, and pass on the massage to the man. The man will not go to the police, because of historical distrust and belief that they will not be able to secure him. And he is right, as there is no actual proof that criminals exhorted and threatened him or his family. NYPD will not investigate this and will sweep this all under the carpet. Eventually the man will sell his business. He will get 60-70% of the actual price or even less. Everything will look legitimate on the paper.
Russian crime actually is more educated then most other criminal organizations, the simple fact that even the basic education in Russian H.S. gives more knowledge than Bachelors degree from US State Universities. I am not even talking about Russian technical and specialized schools or Universities, or security fields and army. Also take in consideration that most Russian males involved in organized crime in US who are older than 30 have served in armed forces back home. So they have good military preparation and organization.
They managed to survive repressions and brutality by Russian police and US is really a heaven for them.
Solution is not that difficult. First, the Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish police force in NY needs to be greatly increased and majority of it concentrated in Brooklyn. Russian police needs to have a good number of investigators proficient in financial and insurance crimes. This police have to build up great community relations and let the trust grow. When community will feel safe they will cooperate, they will even report corruption and fraud to police with out being asked for it. As the people in community know very well who is corrupt, and who is criminal. They are just afraid!
Ivankova killed or he died?
My friend was in Moscow and said that there are a lot of bandits, and Ivankov very credible gangster
Really all russian such bandit?
excellent hub and very good points. Thank you for a great read.


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With bounce breach about actuality and summer vacation just about the corner, families are gearing up for vacation travel. Cipher minds bringing home a little beach in their shoes afterwards an arcadian anniversary lounging on the beach, but there`s annihilation that takes the joy out of a vacation like unpacking a few bed bugs forth with the swimsuits.
Opera accompanist Alison Trainer got bed bugs while blockage at an flush Archetype auberge in 2007. She told ABC Account that if she woke up in the average of the night, "They were all over the bed and the comforter and the pillows and I pulled the bedding off and they were just everywhere."
"They`re like little vampires, like stealth feeders at nighttime," Michael Raupp, University of Maryland assistant of entomology, told ABC Account in the aforementioned report. While some humans deathwatch up with acquisitive red bites the next morning, about 50% of bed bug victims don`t react. You may not understand you`ve been administration a bed with these blood-sucking insects until you acknowledgment home from vacation.
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Nearly eradicated in the 1950s, the banning of DDT accompanying with added all-embracing biking has acquired the improvement of bed bugs in all 50 states. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, resorts and cruise ships accommodate absolute ancestry and manual sites for these nuisance pests. Some day-tripper cities including New York, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu and San Francisco accept been waging war adjoin an accretion amount of bed bug complaints from tourists and residents. Affair about abrogating appulse on the day-tripper industry has pushed several states to accede bed bug legislation.
Bed bugs are a afflictive problem for the accommodation industry. Apartment that were pest-free one night can be adulterated by a bedfellow the next. Infestations generally go undetected, overextension to adjoining apartment through vents, ducts, accouterments conduits, even by housekeeping staff. If bed bugs are discovered, today`s safer annoyance ascendancy chemicals crave echo applications. Adulterated apartment may be comparatively advised afore getting assigned to new guests.
There`s no cause to stop vacationing, travelers just charge to yield a few precautions to abstain bringing bed bugs home.
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Carla Ruth White, 15 September 1951, Oakland, California, USA, d. 9 May 2007, New York City, New York, USA. Although born into a musical family, her father played trumpet, White began her showbusiness career as an actress. Raised in Bellport, New York, she was exposed to a wide range of music, from classics to pop, owing to her parents record collection. Her studies, in music, drama and dance, included a spell at the Webber-Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In keeping with the mood of many young Americans of the era, she spent many months travelling widely through Europe and North Africa. By the age of 20, and back in the USA, she had decided upon a singing career and began studies with Lennie Tristano. After Tristanos death, she studied with Warne Marsh and Don Sebesky. From the early 80s, she worked with her own small group, a bop quintet with trumpeter Manny Duran. In order to survive, White spent time working as a waitress at New...


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Bongiwe Hesman, Miss Lesotho World 2013
Bongiwe Hesman was announced the winner of the Face of Lesotho 2012 pageant held at the Maseru Mall on December 16, 2012. She will likely represent Lesotho in the Miss World 2013 beauty pageant, scheduled to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia in September 2013. However, her participation is not confirmed. The first runner-up was Matsekiso Tsoenyane and the second runner-up was Mamahlape Matsoso.
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Ancient history in the fifth grade starts with the beginning of civilized humanity in ancient India, where human beings were dreamers. The ancient Persian culture that followed this Indian culture felt the impulse to transform the earth, till the soil, and domesticate animals while the great cultures of Mesopotamia reveal the origins of written language.
Every means is used to give the children a vivid impression of these ancient cultures. They read translations of poetry, study hieroglyphic symbols of the Egyptians, sample arts and crafts of the various ancient peoples, trying their hands at similar creations. History is here an education of the children's feelings rather than of their memory for facts and figures, for it requires inner mobility to enter sympathetically into these ancient states of being so different from our own.
A study of American geography emphasizes contrast. Every consideration of the earth's physical features is linked with a study of the way human life has been lived in the region – the human uses made of natural resources, the industry and produce. As a continuation of their study of the living earth, the fifth graders begin botany, the study of the plant world. Building on the years of form drawing, freehand geometry is introduced. Fractions and decimals continue to be the chief concern of arithmetic study. Regular choral singing is practiced in fifth grade and the students come together with other grades to become an orchestra.
In handwork, knitting returns, but now the students use four needles as they create socks or mittens. Foreign languages, painting, and sports and games also continue. Woodworking and clay modeling are additional aspects of the crafts curriculum offered.
The fifth grade students train for an inter-school Greek Pentathlon, where grace, beauty, form, and sportsmanship are lauded along with individual achievements of speed and accuracy.


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Menopause Swollen Stomach
August 12, 2011 by admin
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What does it means to have a swollen uterus?
I am having sharp and dull pains on the sides of my stomach. my peroid is off and on lasting for a month and staying off for a month. I am 51 years old is this because of I am going thourgh Menopause. what can this be. The doc. told me that my womb was uterus
your uterus (or womb as it is commonly called) is a muscular organ. If it is swollen there is inflammation of the muscle tissue, which may be caused by infection, causing swelling. There could also be fibroid or benign cyst tissue adding to the size of the uterus. You are at the right age for Menopause. A simple blood test to determine Hormone levels will diagnose that. Your doctor should be able to tell you if any of this applies to you.
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Profile of the Day: Anastasia Romanov
On June 18, 1901, Anastasia, daughter of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, was born in Petrodvorets, Russia. She was killed along with her family by members of the Bolshevik secret police, but the location of her body remained unknown until 2008.
Rumors of her escape widely circulated after her death, with many women claiming to be the real Anastasia. The most notorious Anastasia impostor was Anna Anderson, who surfaced publicly during the 1920s. She fought for years to prove herself the rightful claimant of Anastasia's inheritance. Her suit was rejected in 1970 and after her death in 1984, DNA tests showed she was not related to the Romanov family. The story of Anastasia's purported survival has been the subject of many Hollywood productions, including Ingrid Bergman's award winning role as Anna Anderson in 1956 and the 1997 animated film Anastasia.
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Bishop raps British court ruling on diocesan liability for priest's misconduct
November 15, 2011
A British bishop has criticized a court decision allowing for a diocese to be held liable for sexual abuse by a priest. Bishop Crispian Hollis of Portsmouth acknowledged that a bishop should be held accountable for abuse if his negligence was a contributing factor in the case. He went on:
However, this case was not concerned with negligence, it was concerned with whether a bishop should be automatically liable for the actions of a priest simply by virtue of the fact that he or one of his predecessors appointed the priest. The diocese is aware of no other organisation which can be held liable for the actions of its office holders in this way.
Bishop Hollis also pointed out that the priest accused of sexual assault, the late Father Wilfred Baldwin, has had no opportunity to defend himself against the charge.
Further information:
- Catholic bishop criticises ruling on church liability for actions of priests (Guardian)
- British court: diocese can be held responsible for priest's abuse (CWN, 11/08)
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Nov. 19, 2011 9:01 AM ET USA
The bishop does appeal to the law with regard to other "office holders" in suggesting unfairness. But the Church is set apart. Child abuse by priests is going to elicit more anger than the norm. The pervasiveness of the negligence has been problematic for the Church- particularly for the faithful and their pocketbooks- and has resulted in a "let's make 'em pay" attitude. It is human nature. It's not much of a stretch for this sentiment to seep into the law in today's political environment.
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Nov. 15, 2011 5:44 PM ET USA
I was unable to determine from the articles on what basis damages were proved. The priest in question is dead. This looks like open season on Catholic churches in the home of modern Western jurisprudence. Sad.


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Well, almost kryptonite.
It seems a new mineral has been discovered that almost matches the composition of kryptonite.
Scientists have discovered a new mineral that matches the composition of kryptonite, the mythical rock that could sap Superman's strength in comic books.
The rock — named jadarite — was discovered in a mine in Jadar, Serbia, by the Rio Tinto company and identified by London's Natural History Museum.
If kryptonite exists, maybe one day we'll find Superman exists too? 😉


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If PhD student Alex Falkenham is successful, removing tattoos may be easier than getting them in the first place. The Dalhousie University (in Nova Scotia, Canada) PhD candidate has been developing a cream to remove tattoos.
How are Tattoos Permanent?
Tattoos have a history which spans millenia. The introduction of pigmented inks into the deeper skin (the dermis) has been done in virtually every culture in every part of the world. Why a tattoo is permanent is a cool description of the body's immune response to trauma. When the ink is injected through the epidermis (outer skin) and into the dermis, the body responds to the trauma by initiating the inflammatory cascade. This means that the white blood cells responsible for fighting infections, initiating wound healing, and repairing tissues are called to the scene of the tattoo. One of the most important cells are macrophages. These are larger white blood cells which act as a central contractor in the wound directing other cells to do their jobs. Macrophages also have the ability to eat (or phagocytose) the ink pigments. Some of these macrophages carry the ink away to the lymph nodes but many also remain in the skin, lying dormant and keeping the tattoo visible through the transparent epidermis. Over time the tattoo may fade as the dormant cells leave or die, but for the most part the tattoo is permanent.
How do you get rid of "I ♥ Kelly?"
Removal of tattoos has traditionally been done in two ways – cut out the skin with the tattoo, or use different lasers to break up the pigment. Cutting them out is simple enough, but this will leave a permanent scar and is not a great remedy for most tattoos due to size or location. Lasers work by targeting the absorption spectrum of the pigment in the tattoo. By delivering this frequency of light, the pigment fragments and is removed by the immune system. This process is the most common but is time consuming, often taking multiple sessions, and costly. In the US last year, over $75 million dollars were spent removing tattoos.
Tattoo Removal Made Easy
What if you could simply rub a cream on a tattoo and watch it disappear? Sound too good to be true? Well, if Alex Falkenham's approach works, a $4 cream may be just around the corner. Mr. Falkenham's idea is to clear out the pigment laden macrophages in the skin by a clever use of compounds known as bisphosphonate liposomes. "Of course!" you say, "how could I have missed this?"
His details aren't clear, but here's my understanding of how this works:
Bisphosphonates are neat little chemicals containing two (bis) phosphate groups and are used commonly to deactivate osteoclasts to prevent bone loss. Osteoclasts are cells which break down the calcium structure of bone. Bisphosphonates work by being eaten by these osteoclasts and either suppress cell activity or trigger cell death (apoptosis). Thus, people will take bisphosphonates to prevent osteoporosis. What does this have to do with tattoos? Macrophages are very similar to osteoclasts. When a macrophage encounters a bisphosphonate, it phagocystoses (eats) the bisphosphonate and often undergoes apoptosis (cell death). The cell wall breaks down and a new macrophage will come along and clean up the mess left over. If you deliver bisphosphonates to the macrophages in the skin which contain the tattoo pigment, you can kill the cell, release the pigment, and have another macrophage come along and remove the pigment to the lymphatic system and out of the skin. Voila! No more tattoo! But how do you deliver the bisphosphonate to the macrophages you wish to destroy? Use a liposomal carrier. Liposomes are lipid structures in which you can place the bisphophonate chemical. Lipids do a good job of penetrating the skin (which is why you see so many "lipid formulations" for skin products). When these liposomes are encountered by the macrophages in the skin they are consumed and the bisphosphonate can have its effect on the cell. Destruction of the cell will release the pigment and another macrophage can come along, consume the pigment, and carry it away to the lymphatic tree.
Falkenham states this a little more simply:
"When new macrophages come to remove the liposome from cells that once contained pigment, they also take the pigment with them to the lymph nodes, resulting in a fading tattoo."
Although the specifics are hazy, the bottom line is re-engaging the macrophages to remove the pigment rather than having them stay dormant in the area of the tattoo. Falkenham notes that this technique is quite specific to the pigment containing macrophages and should not affect the normal skin cells in the vicinity. Unlike lasers which can have significant collateral damage, this is a targeted therapy to the pigment containing cells.
What does it all mean?
The research regarding this new method of tattoo removal is in the early stages. There is no research paper, no human trials, and minimal data. Up to now, he has been working on tattoos on pig ears. Regardless, if the results are as promising as he states, we may finally have a cheap solution to an often drunken and remorseful problem.


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LONDON (May. 27)
A Soviet broadcast in Arabic charged today that the United States will spend a major portion of the Eisenhower Doctrine funds to arm Israel.
Beamed from "Moscow to the Arab countries in the Middle East, the broadcast said; "The United States intends to spend large sums of the Eisenhower Doctrine funds on arming Israel." The Russian propaganda alleged that $122,000,000 out of the $200,000,000 allocated for aid under the Eisenhower Doctrine will be offered to Israel."
The Soviet broadcast attacked the Eisenhower Doctrine and claimed that Israel has been selected to serve as "the gendarme of the imperialists" in the Middle East. "It is known," it said, "that when Egypt, which is threatened by Israeli aggression, asked the United States to give her arms, she was refused. The United States does not send weapons to Syria, which is adopting a neutralist policy. Instead, American arms are flowing to those who accept orders from the United States."


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If I may, I want to ask if 1) Are there any Pokemon trainers here - 2) Are you interested in the game?
I picked up Pokemon at R&B stage. I continued on until Crystal, dropped out until B&W & B&W2. Something is keeping me hooked and I'm loving the news of Pokemon X & Y announcement. I see that Nintendo finally got the memo to go 3D but they seem to have missed the whole "All regions as one" note. Lovin' how they polished up the Pokemon world. I feel like I can actually connect to X&Y's world compared to the others. It feels more lively and welcoming for some reason.
I'm interested because:
- Fennekin - Fire starter - Fox Pokemon.
- Character customization.
- The 3D change.
- Nice beautiful world!
I don't have a 3DS but I just might get one so I can play this and try out Animal Crossing. Who else is interested and what is your history? Well, if you want to discuss that or not, and if you have one with Pokemon.
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PLANS have been drawn up to turn another former public toilet which was axed as part of cuts last year into a cafe.
An application has been made to redevelop the loos on the corner of Paradise Street and Buckingham Street, near the Tesco store in Portsmouth city centre.
The business would also serve as a takeaway.
As reported, the toilets were one of 12 public loos axed by the former Lib Dem administration last year in a bid to save £200,000 from the budget.
The new Tory council has managed to reopen ones in Paulsgrove, Hilsea and Old Portsmouth but couldn't save the city centre block as it was aware a bid had been put in to make use of it.
Only one objection has been received by the council for the cafe proposal from a resident who feels it should have been retained as a toilet block, as it was one of the most frequently-used loos in the city.
A council survey shows that an estimated 62,010 visitors used that facility within a period of six months.
This summer, another former toilet at South Parade Kiosk, near South Parade Pier, was converted to help form Southsea Beach Cafe.
Councillor Luke Stubbs, cabinet member for planning, regeneration and economic redevelopment, admitted the closure of the city centre toilet was a 'blow' – but nothing could be done now to save it.
'It's in a city centre location and a cafe and takeaway is an appropriate use of the site,' he said.
'To lose the toilet is obviously a blow, but the closure programme was far advanced by the time we took over the council in June.
'It's clearly better to have a business bringing employment rather than keeping the building empty.
'The council needs to make better use of its property portfolio.'
Cllr Donna Jones, leader of the council, brought the application to the committee's attention after receiving two complaints from residents about the application, and wanted to ensure their voices were heard.
Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, leader of the Lib Dems, said people prefer the toilets found in Cascades Shopping Centre.
'People have told me they are much better than the loo block by Tesco,' he said. 'They say the Cascades one is much cleaner and nicer. This would create more jobs, so that can only be a good thing.
'People need jobs.'
A decision will be made by the committee when it meets from 2pm this Wednesday at Portsmouth Guildhall.


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On the heels of his edgy, breakout track "Mobbin," Iamsu looks inward, giving respect to the Big Man on "Father God." Culled from the mixtape KILT 2, the song's accompanying video finds the rising Bay Area star using the mic for more than just getting paid – or as he puts it, "steady stackin' his broccoli."
The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time
"Everybody has their perspective on religion in hip-hop, and lately there's been a lot of talking down on it. So when it came time to write this song, I just felt like praying on the chorus," Iamsu! tells Rolling Stone. "I believe there is a God and that I owe him a great deal. I've been blessed."
The 23-year-old Richmond, California, native has had quite an impressive run. He has collaborated twice with Wiz Khalifa – including Khalifa's latest, "Bout Me" – and worked with E-40 and Juvenile. Iamsu also produced, co-wrote and featured on LoveRance's 2011 hit "UP!" which included 50 Cent on a remix that climbed into the Top 10 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart.


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What does FB mean in Shipping & Sailing?
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Flying Bridge
Description of ship.
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- flying bridge, flybridge, fly bridge, monkey bridge(noun)
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A searching and finding game for kids where they exchange Halloween pictures for small prizes.
Small prizes, enough for all the pictures. pictures, (you an get them on google images) and boards to match (larger picture versions glued onto card.)
Every player has six pictures to match their board, i.e., player 1 is a black cat, so they have six black cat pictures and a black cat board. The pictures are hidden around the house or yard, and when a picture is found, the child exchanges it for a small prize like a piece of candy or a rubber spider. You can only collect one picture at a time, before returning to base and cashing your picture in. This game is great for Halloween or birthday parties.
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Two cute lesbians having fun - Mia and Leila in Love - redhe
Two college scenes
Warehouse Hazing
Luty college chicks have a dick riding party
A dorm party in its heat
Lust of the Irish
Stripping gracefully & excited to fuck today
Dorm room madness
Lucky fucking beautiful freshman
A classy party at the dorm
Dare Dorm Teen Amateurs
Partying with a bunch of hotties
Their version of a college party
Two very young college teens first time on webcam showing all
Biology 101
Hot threesome loving in college room
College girls dancing their pants off
In a dorm with two blondies
A party for the ages
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A group of girls having some fun in a dorm
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SSF generates 1,845 jobs-A A +A
Friday, April 11, 2014
A TOTAL of 1,845 jobs were generated in 2013 through the shared service facilities (SSFs) of the Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region (DTI 11).
In the Annual Accomplishment Report of DTI 11 for 2013, the agency's flagship project established 34 SSFs in Davao Region worth P9.27 million.
Among the approved projects under SSF were post-processing facilities for coco coir, coco sugar, virgin coconut oil, and coco beads.
Also enrolled were the facilities for processing bananas, handicrafts production, garment, and organic fertilizers, among others.
The facility on enhancement of organic fertilizer generated the most jobs with 500. The facility for cocolife VCO production came second highest with 165 jobs generated, followed by enhanced banana processing that generated 150 jobs.
In all, there are 930 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who use the 34 established SSFs, which were among the 51 SSFs approved by the agency last year worth P23.99 million.
In a press release, that these projects are spread out throughout the region wherein 13 are in Davao del Norte; 12 in Davao Oriental; 11 in Davao City; nine in Davao del Sur; and six in Compostela Valley.
The SSF is a major component of the agency's Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) Development Program and it is aimed at "improving the competitiveness of MSMEs by providing them with machinery, equipment, tools, skills, and knowledge under a shared system."
"We hope that we can help more MSMEs improve, not just their productivity but also the quality of their products," DTI-Davao Region Officer-in-Charge Ma. Belenda Q. Ambi said in a statement.
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 11, 2014.
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Question of the week #23
I have always been interesting in a variety of things so it is no surprise that I am a generalist when it comes to making investments. So it will come as no surprise that this is the question of the week.
You invest in companies in many
industries, what cross-industry similarities and differences (i.e. tech
and food/restaurants) have you noticed?
There are both similarities and differences. What is similar is the desire of each entrepreneur to succeed. Starting something, regardless if it is a consumer product or a tech company, there is the challenge of building the initial foundation to grow on. From a legal document stand point the documents are relatively the same. Restaurants on the other hand is a different investment strategy where the owner generally owns 50% from the onset and the investors own the other 50%. Restaurants do not have multiple rounds but one clear cut cash investment. Sometimes they need a little more and then they raise that money and give up their own personal equity.
What I enjoy about being in a variety of different businesses is being involved in the growth. Through that involvement I learn more about that space. I also have had the opportunity to meet investors that are more specific in their investment strategy. There are a handful of investors that I have met in the consumer products space. They are experts in that area and really understand the levels that need to be met, how to roll out a product, what margins are expected, etc. Whereas the investors in the tech community who I have known for a lot longer look at investments differently.
At the end of the day I really invest in an entrepreneurs visions. I expect different returns from each vertical. I guess the best way to look at it is I am certainly not putting all my eggs in one basket.


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Blokes…take care of your testicles…apart from being revolting those skinny hipster style jeans are hurting your nads:
Medical experts, including Dr Hilary Jones, have reported an increase in injuries being caused by the jeans, which are favoured by celebs such as Russell Brand, Jude Law and Joey Essex.
The trendy denims are causing twisted testicles, bladder weakness and even urinary tract infections.
Low sperm count and fungal infections are also being put down to the tight-fitting jeans.
Yesterday Dr Jones, who is working with TENA on a project to highlight the dangers, said: "I have seen several cases of men who have twisted their testicles due to wearing jeans that are far too tight.
"My advice would be to make sure you leave plenty of room around the groin area and that your pants and trousers feel comfortable so you're not being restricted in any way.
"Men who wear tight or ill-fitting trousers, or underwear which is restrictive around the groin area could be damaging their health.
"Wearing tight-fitting clothing over a prolonged period of time can lead to urinary tract infections leading to over-activity of the bladder – a type of bladder weakness as well as a low sperm count and fungal infections.
"Please don't put style before health."
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Vic Juris - A Second Look
By Vic Juris
Guitar (all) - Beginning-Intermediate
Composed by Vic Juris. Solos. Mel Bay Records. Jazz. Compact Disc. Duration 62 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.09782CD).
Item Number: MB.09782CD
5.5 x 5 inches.
When Mel Bay Records launched Guitar Sessions, Vic Juris was one of the artists recruited to provide a distinctive flavor to the jazz-oriented label. A Second Look features Jay Anderson on bass, Tim Horner on drums, and Dave Liebman on tenor and soprano sax. The masterful juxtaposition of nylon-string acoustic and electric guitars adds an engaging range of voices to standards and originals, including Barney K., So In Love, All the Things You Are, Shades of Jazz, Very Early, For Brian, Table for One, and Indian Summer.


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Amarillo, TX - The Potter County Well Field is just waiting on a few finishing touches to complete the four-year investment.
On Tuesday (Mar. 26), city commissioners approved what will likely be the final expense to wrap up the $86 million project - and that means Amarillo's water needs will be met for the foreseeable future.
In 2008, the Potter County Well Field was designed to provide a reliable source of water to shift away from a dwindling Lake Meredith. The well field started up operations in September of 2011, as record-low water levels at Lake Meredith continued falling even lower.
"The timing was just excellent because of the fact that Lake Meredith went to zero," recalls Emmett Autrey, the city's Director of Utilities, "Had we not had this water supply, that could have been a very serious matter for the city."
The well field consists of 21 wells, and provides about twenty million gallons of water per day to Amarillo. During last year's continuing drought conditions, Amarillo's water usage peaked at a record 92 million gallons in one day. And while the well field was running at full capacity, between all of our water sources, we still kept up with the demand.
"When we have another heavy heat drought year again - let's hope that's a long time off - we'll still be able to certainly meet those demands," says Autrey.
The project was funded by low-interest loans from the Texas Water Development Board, which are being paid back through revenue from our utility bills.
Our current water usage in Amarillo is hovering around 35 million gallons of water a day, which is very near the city's goal.
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" Football Fans Organize to Challenge NFL's Tax-Exempt Status, Billions in …
NFL: 501(c)(6) non profit status
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I just read Patrick Hruby's article to Congress about the NFL. After reading it, I would like to compliment him for a true and honest depiction of the NFL and how they have gotten over on not only us as former players but the American people as well. I do not understand in light of all the evidence of numerous and continued wrong doing by the NFL that the executives and their staff continue business as usual. Congress, get off your butts and recognize injustice and flat-out thievery. Power is one thing but doing continued injustice to others should and hopefully won't be tolerated. Somehow, this article needs to be brought to the forefront for all people in each State of the USA to view. Maybe, then finally justice can and will prevail.


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King and Queen County Marker, Z-166
Formed in 1691 from New Kent, and named for King William III and Queen Mary. The family of George Rogers Clark long lived in this county.
Marker Information:Year On Marker: 1929
Geographic Location: King and Queen County
Physical Description of Location: Tappahannock, VA 22560. Located on Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy (Hwy 360), 0.5 miles west of the junction of Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy (Hwy 360) and Dunbrooke Road. Marker is on the right when traveling west on Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy (Hwy 360).
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A year ago at this time, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Flowers Foods, Inc. made headlines with the launch and promotion of thinly-sliced bagel products. The trend even carried over to food service, where Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. introduced thinly-sliced bagel sandwiches for its customers. The products were seen as much needed innovation in a bagel category that had seen new product introductions dwindle and sales slide in recent years.
It appears the new items are doing their part — at least in terms of rejuvenating the fresh bagel category.
In the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, 2010, dollar sales in the fresh bagel category totaled $610,647,600, up 7% from the same period a year ago on a 12% gain in unit sales to 216,270,500, according to SymphonyIRI Group, a Chicago-based market research firm.
Most of the gain could be attributed to Horsham, Pa.-based Bimbo Bakeries USA and its Thomas Bagel Thins. Bimbo, which commands a nearly 60% share of the fresh bagel category with $362,958,400 in sales, experienced a 19% increase in dollar sales and a 24% gain in unit sales during the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, according to SymphonyIRI. While the company's base (and category leading) Thomas Bagel brand sustained a 1% decline in dollar sales during the period, the Thomas Bagel Thins brand has generated $67,601,330 since its launch, making it the No. 2 fresh brand, according to SymphonyIRI.
After initially launching Thomas Bagel Thins in 100% whole wheat and plain varieties, Bimbo has added cinnamon raisin and Everything flavors. In mid-January, Bimbo brought more attention to the Thomas Bagel Thins line with the announcement it would be partnering with celebrity nutritionist Keri Glassman. Ms. Glassman has created "morning makeover tips" and four original recipes for each one of the Bagel Thins varieties.
"We're excited to be working with Keri," said Eileen Gonthier, brand manager for Thomas. "She shares Thomas' attitude for an approachably wholesome lifestyle, and knows that taste can't be sacrificed for nutrition. They need to go hand-in-hand to ensure long-lasting wellness."
For Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga., the addition of Nature's Own Thin Sliced Bagels helped push unit sales up but failed to drive dollar sales, which fell nearly 10% in the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, 2010, to $9,433,032.
While fresh bagel dollar sales at Sara Lee Corp. fell 9% to $74,063,140 during the period ended Dec. 26, 2010, unit sales advanced 7% to 27,121,200. The company's staple Sara Lee brand suffered a 16% decline in dollar sales during the period despite a 2% increase in unit sales. But it was continued momentum in Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Made with Whole Grain Mini Bagels that helped propel unit sales. Introduced in the fall of 2009, dollar and unit sales of the brand rose 73% and 77%, respectively, in the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, 2010, according to SymphonyIRI.
Success in the fresh bagel category aside, things have not gone as smoothly in the refrigerated and frozen segments.
In the 52 weeks ended Dec. 26, 2010, dollar sales in the refrigerated bagels category totaled $63,245,060, down 2% from the same period a year ago, while dollar sales of frozen bagels fell 24% to $52,672,450.
Dollar and unit sales at Pinnacle Foods Corp., Mountain Lakes, N.J., were lower in the refrigerated bagel category, as consumers trended away from the company's category leading Lender's Bagel Shop Bagels and Lender's 100 Calorie Bagels. But a bright spot could be found in the company's Lender's Little Bagels brand, where dollar sales soared 77% on a 96% jump in unit sales.
In the freezer aisle, both the No. 1 (Pinnacle Foods) and No. 2 (Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill.) players sustained sharp declines in dollar and unit sales.
In the case of Pinnacle, dollar sales fell 15% to $19,245,990 on a 17% drop in unit sales to 11,495,330. Meanwhile, dollar sales at Kraft slipped 39% to $18,159,180 while unit sales fell 44% to 6,963,626. Kraft's Bagel-fuls, which make up the entire frozen bagel portfolio of Kraft, burst on the scene in the spring of 2008 to much fanfare, ringing up more than $25 million in sales and churning out approximately 10 million units during the first eight months on the market.
Spicing things up
Although the demand for bagels may be sluggish, one company believes interest in bagel seasoning is on the rise. Bagel Spice L.L.C., North Wales, Pa., recently added Zesty Jalapeño and Bagel Spice with Mediterranean Sea Salt Flakes to its line of seasonings that include Original Recipe.
The premise behind the company's founding followed an encounter in which Bechara Jaoudeh, owner of Bagel Spice, watched as someone took the toppings that had fallen off his bagel and resprinkled them back onto the bagel. And while the seasonings may be used on bagels, they also have other uses, including as a topping for cream cheese, mashed potatoes, egg salad and as marinades.
"Ever since our launch last year, we've been flooded with requests from customers asking us to make a spicy version of Bagel Spice — Original Recipe," Mr. Jaoudeh said. "Our answer is Bagel Spice — Zesty Jalapeño. With Mediterranean sea salt and green jalapeño flakes, it's sure to satisfy those with a more adventurous palate."
For more information on the bagel spices visit www.bagelspice.com.
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A working group on converting themes / templates to Drupal, from other CMS like Joomla, or Wordpress, or from HTML open design templates.
1 - We can make a quick convert to drupal
2 - We can make the job easier by making templates for css declaration to use with drupal, for comment, nodes etc.
Any ideas to make this work easier are welcome!
Junior Web and Graphic Designer | PLAN Institute for Caring Citizenship
Junior Web and Graphic Designer
Application Deadline: 1 February 2009
Organization: Plan Institute for Caring Citizenship
Are you young, ambitious, multi-talented with small business experience and looking for a great opportunity to grow your portfolio and organizational experience?
Plan Institute for Caring Citizenship is seeking a junior Web and Graphic Designer to take on a creative production role related to their global online activities.Read more
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Convert Mimbo Wordpress Theme to Drupal
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I hope users understand my english,
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I think it is useful for a lot of drupal users that are searching a good theme.
Tank You,
Converting Wordpress.fun theme
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DennisRead more
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Panles with Tranpsarent PNGs
I am hoping someone can help me with a small theming issue, and that I am not posting this question in the wrong place. I am trying to use Schillmaina's transparent PNG trick (at http://www.schillmania.com/projects/dialog2/) as a custom style for panels. I have tried converting it, but don't have it quite right. I'll attach my style sheet (style.inc file for the panels module) and see if anyone can figure out what I am doing wrong. I think it has to do with how I am trying to split Schillmaina's template across the title content and the panel content itself.Read more
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CSS PHP Expert | Self
Wanted a CSS expert who can theme and is familiar with Drupal CMS. Must have at least 2+ years of CSS expertise and at least 1+ year experience in Drupal. Good knowledge of PHP for CSS implementations to work on full time monthly basis.
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2) AJAX experience a plus.
3) Must have experience with CCK theming - no custom coding or PHP module modifications required. Pure theming.
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Converting a custom wordpress theme over to drupal
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Releasing "Web Application", a Proper Web2.0 Theme
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Excerpt from my blog:
I normally don't announce theme releases anywhere but this one is
special. I've worked hard to make this theme work well and the xhtml
template I was porting was well-coded as well.
This drupal theme will be a nice addition to the drupal theme repository, it doesn't look too
flashy and it can easily be used as a theme for small business
websites. What makes this theme special is it's high flexibility and
configurability, this theme properly supports 1, 2 or 3 columns
layouts, and it gets even better... The themes layout width is
completely configurable, you can set it as a fixed width in pixels or
as a fluid width, that being a percentage of the browser window width.
You can also set the width of the main content area. The main content
area is set to be a percentage of the total layout width, and when you
change it the sidebar(s) will automatically assume the leftover width.
Enough talking, heres some stuff in list form:
Bullit proof
- Doesn't break any drupal admin pages, or get broken by admin pages
- small backend interface improvements
- all structural and contextual layout blocks are flex-height (don't break when upscaling the font)
- Theme Images weigh a combined 1,6kb
- Style.css weighing in at 4.4kb
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Custom Theme options:
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- adjust the % of
width the main content area will take up and the sidebar(s) will
automagically resize to fill up the leftover space
- subheader and navbar region are dispensable, to get an even cleaner layout!
Supported native drupal elements:
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- main content / sidebar width configurable through theme options
- blocks
- primary menu
- secondary menu
- logo (including optional ie PNG fix for transparent backgrounds)
- logotext
- slogan
- mission
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- Internet explorer 6
- Firefox
- Opera 9
- Safari (Safari for windows)
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Josh Hamilton is a "recovering" alcoholic and drug addict. His never-ending struggle with addictions has certainly been well documented. Josh Hamilton also happens to be an extraordinarily talented professional baseball player. Last Friday, after his second drinking relapse in three years, he very admirably went before the media (taking no questions though) to say he was sorry. With sunglasses atop backwards hat and without shedding any tears, the 30-year old apologized for letting so many people down that love and support him. I don't know or understand the demons that he has to fight everyday of his life, but enough is enough!
The first overall selection in the 1999 MLB draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, he admittedly blew most of his $3.96M signing bonus on booze, drugs, and partying. Nevertheless, the Rays stood by Josh Hamilton for nearly seven years as he tried to stay clean and sober, but eventually passed him on to the Cincinnati Reds. In 2007, he made his MLB debut with the Reds but was subsequently traded to the Texas Rangers after an injury-riddled year. For the last four seasons, the four-time All-Star has enjoyed tremendous success with the Rangers…. winning the 2010 AL batting crown and MVP award. He has a career batting average of .308, and lead his team to the World Series the last two years.
And, what baseball fan is ever going to forget the exhibition he put on in Yankee Stadium and a national TV audience during the 2010 All-Star game home run hitting contest. Yet, back in January 2009 he drank to excess in a Tempe, Arizona bar and said his recent "weak moment" on January 30th in Dallas was triggered by "personal reasons with a family member". In both instances Hamilton said he did not take any drugs and had no thoughts of even doing so (after all, as a condition of his Rangers contract, he's being tested for drugs THREE times a week, so he'd be real stupid to drop his guard on that). Although these are his only "reported" instances of falling off the wagon, how much of this saga don't we know?
Obviously the Rangers were well aware of his troubles, but took the chance in return for his productivity on the field. As added insurance when he first came to the club, they hired an "accountability partner" for Hamilton (assistant hitting coach Johnny Narron) to basically shadow him 24/7. But, Narron left the team this past November to become the Brewers hitting coach. Last month the Rangers announced that Hamilton's father-in-law had been hired as the replacement accountability partner, however, strangely at the last minute he declined to accept the position citing "family considerations". Say what?? Hamilton is on his own for the time being until somebody can be retained to babysit him. In the meantime teammates, team officials, friends and family members will have to keep a close eye on him.
Josh Hamilton's contract with the Rangers runs out after this coming season. He will be due $13.75M for his 2012 services, not too shabby for a guy who can't be responsible and loyal to those that have loved and supported him for so long…..including a beautiful, understanding wife and four young daughters . In probably no other profession would this kind of behavior be tolerated and financially rewarded so excessively….as long as he keeps putting up the stats. To say that he's been extremely fortunate despite all of his struggles is the understatement of all time. Yes, give him some credit for quickly coming out to the media but he's been saying he's sorry all his life. He had no other choice than to put the good front on rolling into his contract year. His contract requires that he produce AND stay off the booze and drugs too. With an uncertain future looming, he could soon blow the opportunity to earn millions more. Sorry Josh……one more strike and you're OUT, pal!
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Kim Kardashian's Givenchy wedding dress
This came sooner than we thought
All we had a couple of days ago was a teeny glimpse at Kim Kardashian's Givenchy couture wedding gown. Sure, we saw it torso up, but we wanted to know more, especially whether it had an incredible train.
Yes it did.
Just look at it! The Riccardo Tisci creation wasn't shy of splendour, boasting a bareback, figure-hugging silhouette and mermaid train that would floor any bride (and groom for that matter). Kim's dramatic veil extended even further, creating a lovely halo around the hem of her dress.
We don't know how many bridesmaids it took to help her get around with that ensemble before walking up the aisle, but how can that not be worth the effort?


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I think we need more focus on reaching new audiences. That is where The Golf Director can have the biggest impact!
Myrtle beach, SC (PRWEB) September 30, 2013
Like most golf destinations in the United States, Myrtle Beach needs to re-energize its golfing industry.
Perhaps the most concentrated golf marketing effort in the world exists in Myrtle Beach, SC involving its many resorts, courses, golf packaging groups, and other affected venues. Regardless of the effort, the golf industry (not just Myrtle Beach's) has struggled to find a solution to stagnant, if not declining play.
Among the many contributing factors to the overall problem, one may be the reality that marketing in general is in a transitory state. As firms of all types learn how to best harness social media and digital marketing, they must also assess the current effectiveness of former practices and determine where and how marketing dollars are best spent. Far too many groups are relying on email campaigns that are becoming less effective every day.
Jeff Gilder of Zeus Digital Marketing and creator of TheGolfDirector.com had this to say, "There are two obvious tasks at hand: perhaps the toughest is to somehow stimulate and grow a seemingly stagnant industry; the other is to do a better job of reaching the active players and getting them to Myrtle Beach, whether they are returning or new visitors. The Golf Director can certainly play a significant role in the latter of the two, and hopefully be a positive contributor to the overall Myrtle Beach golf industry."
Digital marketing has proven to be both an efficient and effective means to reach specific targets with a relevant message. The Golf Director combines social media, internet radio, on-demand video, and search marketing to engage golfers. In addition to discussion forums, blogging, a tournament calendar, photo, and video galleries, the interactive platform will deliver news, entertainment, interviews, and course reviews in both live and recorded podcast formats. Participants who miss live airings will be able listen and view on-demand or download programs and course reviews to their smart phones, tablets, or desktop devices.
Running on the Zeus Digital Network backbone that reaches 170 countries and territories, all 50 states, and over 20,000 cities The Golf Director has the ability to draw from an existing audience base that consistently delivers over 5 million monthly listener sessions and millions of ad impressions. "Our mission is simple," remarked Gilder, "We're here to assist the golf courses, PGA Professionals, golf marketing companies, resorts, and other associated venues reach a new audience and engage new clients."
Visit the Golf Director at http://thegolfdirector.com or find their growing podcast archives at http://radio.thegolfdirector.com. For marketing information, contact Jeff Gilder at jeff(at)thegolfdirector(dot)com.


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Secretary of State John Kerry, who days ago made an impassioned case for a military strike against Syria, on Sunday defended President Obama's surprise decision to delay a strike, saying the next move is up to Congress.
Kerry, appearing on Fox News Sunday, rejected the argument that delaying the use of force weakens the nation's hand in stopping Syria's use of chemical weapons.
President Obama on Saturday announced that rather than ordering the military strikes against Syria that most everyone expected, he would instead delay making a decision until Congress votes on the matter when it returns in nine days from a summer recess.
"Haven't you handed Syria and Iran at least a temporary victory?" host Chris Wallace asked Kerry, who is making the Sunday talk show rounds.
"I don't believe so at all, and that is in the hands of the Congress of the United States," Kerry said. "The president has made his decision. The president wants to stand up and make certain we uphold the international norm and do not grant impunity for a ruthless dictator to gas his own people."
Kerry added, "America's credibility is on the line here and I expect the members of the congress of the United States to do what is right, to stand up and be counted."
But the approval of Congress is far from certain, even according to lawmakers who will vote in favor of authorizing the president to launch a military strike.
In addition to a large faction of anti-war Democrats, the Congress includes a growing number of Republicans, many with Tea Party roots, who are far less supportive of U.S. military intervention in foreign countries than their more mainstream GOP colleagues.
"It is going to be difficult to get the vote through Congress," said Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., a top lawmaker on the House Homeland Security Committee.
King said if the House were to vote today, the measure would likely fail, in part because the president appears to have wavered in his own commitment to the strike by making the surprise decision to delay action.
"When they see the president so weak and vacillating, many will vote no," King said.
The Senate and House announced plans to consider the authorization measure the week of Sept. 9.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Armed Services Committee will both meet this week to consider the matter.
Several high-ranking Democrats have announced support for the measure, including Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.
King and other lawmakers called on Obama to request that Congress reconvene immediately so as to shorten the delay of any military strike.
Kerry, however, made the case Sunday that postponing action until later in September would not handicap the initiative.
"The case doesn't change at all," Kerry said on Fox. "The rational…is as powerful today and will be as powerful if not more powerful with each day."
Kerry said that hair and blood samples from the first responders to the chemical attack in Syria show evidence that deadly sarin gas was used.
But other lawmakers said Obama's indecision on Syria will weaken the power of the United States to stop the global proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
"This is a clear failure of leadership," King said. "If [Obama] doesn't want to take the action himself, then he should call us back into session tomorrow. If we can't stop Syria on a red line with chemical weapons, then how can anyone expect us to stop Iran with a red line, with respect to nuclear weapons?"
On ABC's This Week, George Stephanopoulos asked Kerry what would happen if Congress voted down the resolution, Kerry said he wasn't even contemplating that outcome.
"I don't contemplate that—I think the stakes are just too high here," he said, later adding: "George, we are not going to lose this vote. The president of the United States is committed to securing the unity of the purpose that he believes strengthens America. And I believe the Congress will see that that's the responsible thing to be done here."


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Miss Universe 2012: Swimwear Photoshoot
Check out the photos of Miss Universe 2012 Contestants in Swimwear Photoshoot. They had their photos taken by the swimming pool at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino wearing their Kooey swimwear swimsuits – the official Swimwear sponsor of this year's pageant.
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