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Migraine and Cluster Headaches
Please read about our Unique Money Back Guarantee below
It's true, your Migraines and Cluster Headaches no longer have to be endured or managed. Due to a major breakthrough in the treatment of Migraines and Cluster Headaches by the Bedford based Migraine Treatment Clinic, it is now possible to completely eliminate your migraines and cluster headaches in a pain-free, needle-free and drug-free way once and for all.
The Migraine Treatment Programme™ has been running successfully since 2009 and over and over again has shown itself to be "exactly what it says on the tin" – a treatment for Migraines and Cluster Headaches that actually works.
Founder and Senior Practioner Greg Wimbourne explains; "This is not a symptom-suppression plan, it is not a dietary management system, nor is it some sort of "faddy" elimination-diet. This is direct and targeted treatment based on one single, simple principle – eliminating the causes of Migraines and Cluster Headaches".
There are only Two Simple Steps to the Programme
Step 1: The Migraine Treatment Programme™ begins by tracking down and then confirming what is actually causing your migraine and cluster headache symptoms.
Note: These causes are (almost without exception) found to involve a combination of viral infections. But we have also found that there can often be remnants of childhood vaccines involved as well.
Step 2: Migraine Clinic Treatment Programme™ then treats (or should I say kills) these pathogens (viruses, bacteria, parasites etc), using very much the same principles that are used in immunology.
Note: In other words, in the same way as someone who has been bitten by a venomous snake is treated with an "anti-venom" made from the venom of the snake; by treating the patient with derivatives of the actual causal pathogens that are causing the Migraines we are able to eliminate those very same agents. Thus, logic dictates, if the causal pathogen(s) which caused the original condition is/are no longer present the symptoms must disappear.
No More Causes = No More Symptoms
Once the actual pathogens, which are at the root of all your migraine and cluster headache symptoms, have been removed, they can no longer give you the symptoms (as they are no longer there) and your migraines and headaches have to stop occurring.
The end result is a return to full health with no more fears of debilitating attacks that can leave you bed-bound in a darkened room for days; no more worries about getting blinding head-aches which totally incapacitate you; no more attacks of nausea, motion sickness, dizziness and the like; and an end to the constant fear of the next Migraine or Cluster Headache attack that you know is simply waiting for you just round the corner.
The Migraine Treatment ProgrammeTM Guarantee
Probably the most startling element about the Migraine Treatment ProgrammeTM is the fact that we are so confident of our success, we promise that if, in your view, the Migraine Treatment ProgrammeTM has not been able to significantly improve your condition within three months we will refund the cost of your treatment in full!
Greg Wimbourne – Senior Consultant
Will It Work For Me?
As already mentioned, the Migraine Treatment Programme™ has been running the programme since 2009 with great success. However, because we understand that each individual is different, we are fully aware that the programme may not work for everyone. This is another reason why we offer our full money back guarantee.
Founder & Senior Practioner, Greg Wimbourne, once again: "We want anyone who is suffering from Migraines or Cluster Headaches to be able to join the treatment programme without hesitation or scepticism, and knowing that they are not wasting their money".
We know that many Migraine and Cluster Headache sufferers have tried lots of other routes, been promised countless cures and almost certainly spent an awful lot of money, time and anguish having their hopes of recovery dashed over and over again.
We offer our money back guarantee as much for reassurance as insurance for our patients. We want people to know that we are confident we can finally get rid of their Migraine which, for many, they have had for years.
Suddenly they're thinking "Hey, maybe this will work. These guys must be very sure of themselves if they offer to give our money back if it doesn't work". And the fact is…we are.
Even a brief chat or quick email could make a significant difference to you…
Just call on 01234 589848 or you can also contact us by email
At Last! A Migraine & Cluster Headache Free Life Is Attainable
So, how long does treatment take and, more importantly, how much does it cost?
As you can image, every case is going to be different. Some patients will have many more pathogens involved in their Migraine or Cluster Headache condition than others. Some patients will complete their treatment in as little as three months while others can take longer. But, on average, you can expect your treatment to take between four and six months, depending upon how long you have been dealing with your condition and how many different infections you are fighting.
The cost of your treatments will obviously depend upon how many pathogens are involved in your condition. However, at the end of your initial consultation (£88), your consultant will be able to give you a very good indication of what the overall cost of treating your condition will be.
But remember, if you do not experience SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THREE MONTHS of starting the treatment programme, the Migraine Clinic guarantees to refund you all your treatment costs to date*. No Arguments, No Discussions, No Problem.
*Please note that the fee for the initial consultation is not included in the treatment guarantee.
You Have Two Choices
For the first time, in possibly a very long time, you have a real choice – to live with or without MIGRAINES AND CLUSTER HEADACHES in your life.
There really is no reason to hesitate, the Migraine Treatment Programme™ is a tried and tested, safe, natural route back to full health. And, since you are guaranteed your money back if the treatment doesn't work for you, you really have nothing to lose …and everything to gain.
Get Rid of Migraines and Cluster Headaches for Good
All the testimonials are real and the Migraine Clinic refund policy is really true, too. We will fully refund their treatment costs to anyone that, in their opinion, feels we have not been able to help them enough.
What you do next is up to you – you can keep popping the pills and stuffing yourself full of unhealthy and costly drugs which, up to now, have at best, only ever given you temporary relief.
You can keep suffering from all the symptoms of MIGRAINES AND CLUSTER HEADACHES you know so well, the debilitating pain, the nausea and sickness, the dizziness etc, in too much pain to move or stay still, getting more and more exhausted yet not able to sleep at night because of your migraine or cluster headache and in the end just about managing to function.
But, why would you want to continue to put yourself through that? Here's your chance to get rid of your MIGRAINES AND CLUSTER HEADACHES for good…
Reclaim Your Life Now
Please remember, if for some reason you believe the "Migraine Treatment Programme™" doesn't work for you — you won't be out one penny. Because we don't want your money if the treatment doesn't work for you — so you'll get your money back.
Now is the time for you to reclaim your life; to stop living in that "in-between place" always worried when the next attack will be; missing out on a normal life, unable to enjoy normal things. Not going out because you are worried your symptoms will flare up and embarrass you. Not eating properly, not sleeping and not living your life because the drugs you have been prescribed just don't work.
Take that first step to full recovery and reclaim your life…
now while it's on your mind.
Call the Migraine Treatment Clinic on: 01234 589848


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The rules are simple, flick as many nuts in the goal as possible. Extra points are gained for hitting the defenders and even more for a combo hit (Aim for the nads).
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Move your hand with the mouse. Click the Mouse button to start your Flick power(Not too much or it'll go too high) and release to fire.
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Caroline Wozniacki may be her own best spokesperson.
The tennis star is launching a signature line of underwear and recently shot a behind the scenes video to promote it.
Wozniacki, now the 11th ranked player in the world, has created headlines lately for her relationship with Rory McIlroy, the world's No. 1 golf player.
The campaign for Wozniacki is entitled "This is Me."
(Thanks to With Leather for the video assist)


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James Richardson Corporation PTY
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"We are extremely happy with the professional and friendly service we receive from iPixels. They always go the extra mile to help you succeed - we've seen our profits grow exponentially. We would highly recommend them. The iPixels team are always quick to respond to any emails and they very quickly resolve any issues or work on new developments to the project."
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iPixels is about the best I've seen at understanding a concept, suggesting solutions, and delivering a superior final product, with a smile. iPixels, is an extraordinary partner in any cloud development venture.
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Exterior remodeling is a great way to cut home maintenance time, cost and effort. In fact, a good exterior remodeling strategy can not only improve the value of your home, it can help prevent expensive repairs – and even help protect your home from fires. Here are a few secrets to keep in mind:
Low-Maintenance Siding
Painting or staining wooden siding is a chore. Plus, wooden siding raises fire concerns. Consider remodeling with brick and stone siding. Stucco is also fire-resistant and can last the lifetime of your home. Fiber cement siding looks like wood but resists insects and can last 50 years. Vinyl siding can last 40 years with an occasional hosing. Also consider adding insulation under the siding or using insulated siding as this will help reduce your energy bills.
A New Slant on Roofing
Wood shingles look good but are high-maintenance and not fire-resistant. Composite shingles are fire-resistant (rated A, B, or C, with A being the most fire-resistant). Metal is fire resistant and increasingly popular. It can last least 50 years or more. Tile and slate are beautiful, durable and low-maintenance. If you live in areas where the sun shines most of the time and it is warm, you may want to consider a light colored roof as they reflect light and heat and keep your home cooler and reduces the need to turn on the air conditioning.
New windows make a big difference to a home's exterior. Remodeling with wood windows looks good, and the new stained wood windows don't need much work to keep them in good shape. Fiberglass, vinyl, and composite frames tend to be somewhat lower-maintenance. And, with good-quality installation and caulking, windows bought today can last 20-25 years! Don't forget that windows come in a wide variety of energy saving and easy to clean configurations. With proper installation and a well-insulated window, if you live in a hot or cold climate you can reduce your energy use greatly.
Wooden decks can become hazards if you live in an area where wildfires occur, and fire-retardant treatments won't prevent wood from actually burning. Composites offer varying degrees of fire-resistance and give you a wood look without the fire hazard or the annual sanding, staining and sealing. Capped composites like Trex and Timbertech resist fading and stains and clean with just soap and water. PVC (like Azek) is another alternative for exterior remodeling that reduces maintenance!
If you're thinking about exterior remodeling, it's an ideal time to rethink your driveway. Traditional asphalt driveways typically only last 10 years. Concrete can last up to 50 years — don't make the surface too smooth or it will be slippery when wet. If you live in an area where the ground settles or heaves, or are in an area that gets earthquakes, A paving stone driveway is much less likely to crack and doesn't have to be sealed, though there will be weeds. Grass has become an eco-friendly choice — other than mowing, it's good to go! New on the exterior remodeling scene are water-permeable solutions such as FilterPave, a glittery surface made from recycled beer bottles that lets through even more water than grass does!
The best way to create your own unique low-maintenance home is to work with an experienced exterior remodeling contractor who can suggest low-maintenance solutions for the specific chores you hate and the expenses you dread.


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OK, so, I think it may have totally slipped my mind - but I've been a busy girl lately!
After quitting all of my craft 'work' responsibilities, I finally reconnected with the passion I used to have and I've been creating much more. It's felt amazing! I never wanted to fall in to the trap again where I had so much commitment that my passion for craft turned in to a chore. When I discovered Clare Curd was opening her own shop, well - I just had to join her. I absolutely love this woman, she's like a talented bundle of fun and positive energy - and we always have the craziest conversations, so I knew this could work!
Well.. fast forward to a few months ago and I took on the role of Design Team leader - and GOSH do I love it! The girls I work with are just amazing, in every way! They ooze talent, they're kind and they inspire me every day. I can't see this ever feeling like a chore or zapping my creativity the way it did before.
Today, my work is featured and i'd love you to go check it out and see the amazing talent I work with! So, without further blatherings.. here's my post!
Today I have two cards to show you featuring the 6x6 paper pad from Cosmo Cricket called '2wenty Thr3e'. You can pick it up from here for a bargain £4.94 whilst our special offer discount is still running!
Both cards feature the '2wenty Thr3e' Element Deck, £2.24, as the main embellishment to show that very quick cards and much inspiration can be achieved from this nifty little pad!
So, here's card number 1:
|Products Used: Cosmo Cricket 2wenty Thr3e Element Deck, Cosmo Cricket 2wenty Thr3e Patterned Paper mini deck, Teresa Collins Everyday Moments Stamps,
For this card, I felt the image was too flat, so I cut and outlined two yellow rectangles and adhered them to the paper with foam to give a 3D effect. I wanted to embellish the card but without being too fussy, so I stamped the Teresa Collins flower on to the same yellow and this created a visual triangle on my card - which gives it a better balance. The Teresa Collins clear stamp also allowed me to add another greeting to the front because I could see exactly where I was stamping!
And on to card number 2:
|Products Used: Cosmo Cricket 2wenty Thr3e Element Deck, Cosmo Cricket 2wenty Thr3e Patterned Paper mini deck, Paula Pascual Journalling spots clear stamp.
Once I had matted my Element deck sheet on to a scalloped border of patterned paper, I set about trying to make my own 'simple' embellishment by stamping journaling spots on to 2wenty Thr3e patterned papers and cutting them out. I felt they worked really well and when layered up with scraps of paper and greetings die cut from another paper, the card was finished in a cinch!
I'd really like to highlight these stamps, as they gave me a really clean impression and were a joy to use:
They have so many uses and could make any pile of paper scraps in to useful journaling blocks for scrapbook pages, cards and Smash books - or get inventive and use as jar labels or gift tags. The possibilities really are endless and they've been a staple in my craft set! £4.91 is a snap so grab your set from us today here :)
I hope you enjoyed my cards today and I wish you all a very warm and wonderful week ahead.


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AIKEN -- Campus crime in South Carolina may be on the rise, but Aiken County's numbers continue on a downward slide.
A third-quarter report on school crimes released by the Attorney General's Office showed a slight increase in incidents reported statewide for a total of 1,929 - a statistically irrelevant difference over last year's figures, said Attorney General Charlie Condon.
Such crimes include robbery, aggravated assault, breaking and entering, kidnapping, disturbing school and possessing a paging device.
But figures from Aiken County have significantly declined, decreasing by 31 fewer incidents last year, for a total of 45 during the third quarter, which ended in January.
"We have widely publicized that we have zero tolerance for drugs, weapons and fighting," said Deputy Superintendent William Gallman.
For instance, if a student is caught with a firearm or illegal drugs, he is recommended for permanent expulsion, he said. Likewise, if a student is caught fighting, he is arrested.
The presence of resource officers at each of Aiken County's seven high schools has also been a deterrent, Mr. Gallman said.
Sixteen of the 45 incidents were drug-related. But school officials are quick to point out that the majority involved prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
In some cases, students got in trouble for not reporting to school officials about medication they brought to school, officials said.
"Students are finally realizing that the school district and the community are not going to tolerate crime," said Lee Anderson, a resource officer at Aiken High School. "They've realized that they either have to conform or they're out. There's no gray area."
According to the report, Aiken County school crimes included burglary, disturbing school, kidnapping, violation of liquor law, possessing a paging device, nonviolent sex offenses, stolen property, vandalism, and weapon offenses.
"I have not been privy to the recent data. However, the school board and the administration are sending out a strong message that we want to create a safe and orderly school environment," said school Superintendent Linda Eldridge.
During the second quarter of the 1996-1997 school year, a total of 1,904 campus crimes were reported statewide.
But the latest report indicates that the state has much work to do, Mr. Condon said. Included in the statistics were 248 drug offenses, 200 weapons offenses, 106 cases of burglary or breaking and entering, 129 thefts, 78 threats to school officials and 172 instances of aggravated assault.
"These are extremely serious offenses in the adult community and they are doubly disturbing when they occur in our schools," the attorney general said.
Mr. Condon said he hoped to see a substantial reduction in such incidents as a result of legislation passed in the last session of the South Carolina General Assembly.
Among other provisions, the law increased the penalty for assaulting school personnel and also lets authorities under certain circumstances to put a student who has violated the law in an appropriate detention center.
"At last we have laws with teeth in them," Mr. Condon said.
Edgefield and McCormick counties didn't submit statistics for the report. Barnwell County reported only four crimes: two aggravated assaults, violation of liquor law and vandalism.
In an effort to curb the growing problem of juvenile delinquency in Aiken County, Gov. David Beasley recently awarded a $28,168 grant to help develop programs among children, their parents and local law enforcement.
"The best solutions to our problems are always found at the dinner table, not at a government conference table," Mr. Beasley said.
The funds will be used by the Aiken Department of Public Safety to develop a mentor program for young girls at risk of heading for serious trouble with the law.
"These grants will help showcase law-enforcement officers in a different light - as members of the community who care and who are involved and truly work to solve problems," the governor said.
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According to a report, the Cubs are willing to eat $26 million of the remaining $36 million owed left fielder Alfonso Soriano over the next two seasons, the last of the eight-year, $136 million deal he signed before the 2007 season. The contract includes a full no-trade clause, which Soriano invoked last season when he rejected a trade to the San Francisco Giants, using the negative effect the cold weather would have on his knees. I wasn't aware the tropic of Chicago was a more appeasing climate. Be that as it may, the "six or seven teams" for whom Soriano says his agent has informed the Cubs he'd waive the clause are on the east coast or in the center of the country and include the Mets. It also includes the Yankees and Phillies, as well as a quick trip to the South Side. So, I guess it's only cold in San Francisco. But I digress.
Soriano has been mentioned on several occasions as a possible trade target for the Mets in different capacities. He was a change-of-scenery swap at one point for Jason Bay and a plain old salary dump for Chicago at others. But after an off season in which not one veteran was acquired for the outfield, one may have fallen into the Mets lap. Soriano is coming off his best season since 2008. He hit .262/.322/.499 with 32 home runs and played the best left field we've seen from him in a long time. You do have to wonder which Soriano will show up in 2013 and even 2014, though. The 2012 Soriano, or the 2009-2012 version that hit .248/.305/.463 and averaged 23 home runs in only 134 games per season and played poor defense.
I would contend that the Mets already have a poor defensive left fielder who's basement is .248/.305/.463 with 23 home runs (provided he plays every day). He's also nine years younger and isn't even arbitration eligible for two more seasons.
What makes Soriano attractive is the possibility that he can put up 2012 numbers again, and from the right side to boot. That's clearly worth two years and $10 million. I would even explore the possibility of paying the Cubs more in cash and less in prospects, but I have a feeling Soriano's resurgent 2012 is exactly the leverage Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer were looking for and why they chose now to offer to eat a significant portion of the contract.
They are in a rebuilding stage and Soriano's value is the highest it's been in three years right now. They'd probably offer to eat all the money if they could get a better prospect(s) out of it. So it looks like $10 million for two years is what it would be. The hitch is that while the Cubs overall farm system isn't impressive, they are rich in RHP prospects (sound familiar?). And the highest upside lefties the Mets can offer, Jack Leathersich and Juan Urbina, are both very far away and work in relief. The Cubs don't have anything in the way of catching on the farm, and 2012 draft pick Kevin Pawlecki has since been rendered somewhat obsolete, but again, he can't offer immediate impact.
This is all supposition because we're getting ahead of ourselves. Before it's decided who the Mets should ship off for Soriano, it should be decided if he can produce more than Lucas Duda. Despite a very appealing 2012 season, and a bargain if it would only cost $5 million a year, my gut says no. Too much recent history tells the opposite story. Stick with the Dude.


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Most of us are used to seeing old smoking junkers burst into flames on the freeway, but a brand new Model S? Who would bring a Tesla to the "Carbeque?"
On Friday, October 4, 2013 in Seattle, the Tesla Model S, known for its premium performance, features and 85k litium ion battery, burst into flames. The event was captured on a smartphone and posted to YouTube accompanied by the videographer's surprised: "Damn that's a Tesla, dude!" As of this writing, the video has gotten over three million views.
Tesla Motors Chief Executive, Elon Musk, explained that a chunk of metal fell from a trailer in front of the Tesla and hit the undercarriage of the car, rupturing the armor plating surrounding the battery. Sparks ignited the front battery module, but the The fire never reached the passenger compartment.Driver and passenger were able to pull over and exit the vehicle safely.
Are Electric Cars Prone to Fires?
- No: Given the right, extreme circumstances, anything can catch fire. This Tesla S certainly was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but at least it didn't have highly combustible gasoline to contend with.
- No: Every year in the United States, more than 150,000 cars catch fire for a myriad of reasons. Electric cars have a fire ratio of 1 in 100 million. Compare that to the fact that one out of 20 million gas-powered cars catch fire. This means that a gas-powered car is five times more likely to catch fire than an electric vehicle.
We all learned long ago that driving any vehicle is dangerous and potentially life threatening. Even the buggies the Amish drive turn over from time to time. Bicyclists take their lives in their hands when they pedal to work. These modes of transportation offer such convenience, however, we embrace the risk. If you're particularly concerned about the fire risk with electric vehicles or electric vehicle chargers, feel free to call us at 619-249-6159 or contact us here. As master electricians, our knowledge of current and electric vehicles can help you make a decision.
Mathewson Electric Has Your Electric Car Charger Installation Answers!
When it comes to cost savings and personal attention, Mathewson Electric beats the dealers every time. We have the permitting, installation and charging process down to a science for ALL brands: Aeroinvironment, Clipper Creek, Leviton, Blinq and more. We've had the privilege of helping new owners of the Nissan Leaf, Fisker Karma, Chevy Volt, Ford Max and Escort,Toyota Prius and even the Tesla S, get out on the road fast. Still contemplating the electric car decision? Feel free to follow our blog, our Facebook page or Google Plus account. We review electric cars from time to time and keep owners up on the latest car charging stations to be added in San Diego as well as nationwide legislation pertaining to electric vehicles. We help you get all the benefits from your electric vehicle.


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Folliculitis Doctor created by Michael Stone teaches people how to get rid of folliculitis. Is Folliculitis Doctor Review on the website Vinaf.com believable?
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 23, 2014
Folliculitis Doctor is a new program developed by Michael Stone, who has many years of experience in the health industry. The program provides people with natural remedies, and detailed instructions on how to treat their folliculitis quickly and effectively. In the program, users will find out a lot of foods that support them in the treatment process. The program is designed to be suitable for those who want to get rid of their folliculitis without any medication. Since Michael Stone released the program, he has received many positive comments from customers regarding their success. Therefore, the website Vinaf.com tested the program and has revealed an overview.
A detailed overview on the website Vinaf.com indicates that Folliculitis Doctor takes people step-by-step through the process of learning how to eliminate folliculitis naturally. With the program, people will discover helpful information about types of folliculitis and their corresponding cures. In addition, the program introduces to people nutrition tips and several lifestyle changes that they can make to enhance their recovery once and for all. Users will also know a natural skin picking treatment to stop picking compulsion, and a healthy eating plan to avoid other skin diseases. Thanks to the program, people will feel more confident and enjoy their life.
Mercy Kane from the website Vinaf.com says, "Folliculitis Doctor is the unique program that helps people eradicate typical symptoms of folliculitis. The program is ideal for both men and women no matter how serious their skin condition is. Besides, people will learn how to treat and prevent some folliculitis related diseases. Moreover, people will have 60 days to decide if they want to keep the program or get their money back."
If people want to get pros and cons of the product, they should visit the site: http://vinaf.com/folliculitis-doctor-review/.
If people want to know more information of the overview of the product, get a direct access to the official site.
About Mercy Kane, Mercy Kane is an editor of the website Vinaf.com. He provides people with many reliable reviews on health, lifestyle. People can send any question or feedback to him on any digital product.


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Thousands and thousand of years ago people used pictures to represent words and ideas. This is why Chinese is such a bastard to learn. There are literally hundreds of thousands of pictures. Ancient Egypt improved on the picture system, cutting down the number of symbioses to a mere two thousand. Egypt's neighbors were like, yeah this is cool! And we can function with even fewer symbols.
Then Egypt's neighbor's neighbors were like, "Yo, neighbors. We can get this down to twenty-six letters that can be combined to make words which can represent ideas and shit."
And that was the year the word was big news-- you know, as cool a concept as the Ipad. Speaking of the Ipad, around the time it was revealed and the smart phone became the thing, symbols started reappearing everywhere.
My account began to look like this
So all across the world, everybody was all aboard on the icon effect. The more icons the merrier. Sure, the same icon on one site didn't/doesn't exactly take you to the same content on another, but hey icon not find.
And so today's language is changing, not only in the traditional sense of adding new slang, new words (muggle anyone) but also with icons and emoticons. If you live abroad (ahem, South Korea) you might even find yourself wondering what do all these butt faces mean?
M.R. Jordan is a writer, editor, sporadic blogger, and lover of beer. Lives in South Korea with her two cats, Bear and Geumbi.
Bear (Gom in Korean) then (above) now (below)
Geumbi (Gold in English)... then (above) and now (below).
February 2018
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JUST-IN: Israel Concerned Chem Weapons passed to Hezbollah – Warns "Will Take Action". Assad Sends Letters to UN that he is being Framed. 17 US Warships And Thousands of US Soldiers Near Syrian Shore
Israeli ambassador: Chemical weapons passed from Syria to Hezbollah would be 'game-changer'
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/09/israeli-ambassador-chemical-weapons-passed-from-syria-to-hezbollah-would-be/#ixzz2Ee3zd4XE
Concern that Assad may have passed some chemical weapons to Hezbollah
There is growing concern that some of the chemical weapons the Assad regime has been pushing out of the Damascus area in the last few days were sent across the border to Hizballah strongholds in the Lebanese Beqaa Valley to keep them out of rebel hands. Syrian army officers who recently defected report that containers were last week removed from Syrian bases at Jabal Kalamon and loaded on vehicles camouflaged as commercial trucks. On the Lebanese side, the consignment is thought to have been split up and hidden at different Hizballah bases to make them harder to attack.
Israel's US Ambassador Michael Oren, asked by a FOX TV interviewer Saturday Dec. 8, if he could confirm this, said he could not, but warned that any evidence of chemical weapons being passed from the Assad regime to extremist groups like Hizballah would be a "game-changer," and a "red line" for Israel. "We have a very clear red line about those chemical weapons passing into the wrong hands. Can you imagine if Hizballah and its 70,000 rockets would get its hands on chemical weapons? That could kill thousands of people."
'Israeli special forces tracking chemical weapons inside Syria'
According to Sunday Times, troops on the ground to monitor Syria's non-conventional armaments and sabotage their development
U.N. to reinforce units stationed on Golan Heights after Syrian rebels reportedly capture large areas near Israeli border.
Video shows traces of chemical weapons used against civilians in Syria
Hours after NATO agreed on Tuesday to send Patriot missiles to Turkey because of the crisis in Syria, Russia delivered its first shipment of Iskander missiles to Syria.
The superior Iskander can travel at hypersonic speed of over 1.3 miles per second (Mach 6-7) and has a range of over 280 miles with pinpoint accuracy of destroying targets with its 1,500-pound warhead, a nightmare for any missile defense system.
Breaking Point: 17 US Warships And Thousands of US Soldiers Near Syrian Shore


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Little Richard Bio
Pounding the piano, howling his lyrics and screaming in a wild falsetto, Little Richard &8212; the so-called Quasar of Rock &8212; was integral to the birth of rock & roll. His unhinged performance style, mascara-coated eyelashes, and high pompadour were exotic and androgynous, and in many ways he personified the new pop music genre's gleeful sexuality and spirit of rebellion. In his own way &8212; and as he is wont to exclaim to anyone in earshot &8212; he is the king of rock & roll.
One of 12 children, Richard Wayne Penniman was born in Macon, Georgia, on December 5, 1932. He grew up in a devout Seventh-Day Adventist family but also attended Baptist and Holiness churches; his two uncles and a grandfather were preachers, though his father sold bootleg whiskey. The young Penniman sang gospel and learned piano at a local church, but his parents never encouraged his musical interests, and at 13 Penniman was ejected from their house. (In a 1982 televised interview, he claimed it was because of his homosexuality.) He moved in with a white family, Ann and Johnny Johnson, who ran Macon's Tick Tock Club, where Penniman first performed.
In 1951 Penniman won a contract with RCA after playing at an Atlanta radio audition. His recordings during the next two years were fairly conventional jump blues; the songs "Every Hour" and "Get Rich Quick" failed to make a commercial impression for him. In 1952 he moved to Houston, where he recorded for Don Robey's Peacock label. Initially he recorded with backup groups the Deuces of Rhythm and the Tempo Toppers, though in 1955 he switched to fronting the Johnny Otis Orchestra for four songs. He toured small black nightclubs, performing mostly blues; his rock numbers were not well received.
Down on his luck, he sent a demo tape to Art Rupe of Specialty Records in L.A., who, as luck would have it, had been looking for a hard-edged voice like Penniman's to front some New Orleans musicians. Rupe signed on "Bumps" Blackwell as the producer and, with a Crescent City rhythm section, Little Richard entered the studio on September 14, 1955. One of the songs he cut was an old between-song filler piece called "Tutti Frutti" (with lyrics cleaned up by New Orleans writer Dorothy La Bostrie; one original line was "Tutti Frutti, good booty/If it don't fit, don't force it, you can grease it, make it easy").
Richard's whooping, shouting vocals, sexy-dumb lyrics, and wild piano banging on "Tutti Frutti" set the style for his future hits. The single sold to both black and white fans &8212; over three million copies by 1968 &8212; and its influence was incalculable. Out of Richard's approximately 36 songs for Specialty, seven were gold: "Tutti Frutti" (Number 17), "Long Tall Sally" (Number Six), "Rip It Up" (Number 17) in 1956; "Lucille" (Number 21), "Jenny, Jenny" (Number 10), and "Keep a Knockin'" (Number Eight) in 1957; and "Good Golly, Miss Molly" (Number 10, 1958). Little Richard also appeared in three early rock & roll movies: Don't Knock the Rock (1956), The Girl Can't Help It (1956) &8212; in which his salacious reading of the title song is a revelation &8212; and Mister Rock 'n' Roll (1957).
But in 1957, at the height of his success, Little Richard suddenly quit his rock career after a tour of Australia. He claimed that a vision of the apocalypse came to him in a dream, and that he saw his own damnation. In his authorized biography he tells a story of a plane flight during which the overheated engines appeared in the darkness of night to be on fire. He prayed to God and promised that if the plane landed safely he would change his ways. A few days later, while performing outdoors, he caught a glimpse of the Russian satellite Sputnik, and days after that, a plane he was scheduled to have flown in crashed. Interpreting these incidents as divine signs that he should change his ways, Richard entered Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama, where he received a B.A. and was purportedly ordained a minister in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. (Richard has since claimed that he was never a minister.) Specialty tried to keep his conversion a secret, issuing the hit "Keep a Knockin'," pieced together from half-finished sessions. In 1959 he recorded his first religious album,God Is Real.
Little Richard did not return to rock until 1964. After a failed attempt to gain a major audience on the evangelical circuit with his gospel recordings, he tried to resurrect his rock following with the anachronistic and unsuccessful "Bama Lama Bama Loo" on Specialty in 1964. The world was already switching its attention to the newer sounds of the Beatles. (Ironically, Little Richard was one of Paul McCartney's idols.) Through the years, Little Richard mounted many unsuccessful comeback attempts on Vee-Jay, Modern, Okeh, and Brunswick.
His best shot came in the early Seventies, when he got a contract with Reprise and recorded three R&B/rock LPs &8212; The Rill Thing, King of Rock 'n' Roll, and Second Coming &8212; which garnered some fair critical notices and led to some recording sessions with Delaney and Bonnie and Canned Heat. He did some late-night talk shows and club dates during the early Seventies, but by the decade's close, he was again stressing his attachment to the church, preaching and singing gospel, and renouncing rock & roll, drugs, and his own homosexuality. Over the years, he has alluded to having embraced heterosexuality, but in 2000 he probably described his past most accurately when he told the Los Angeles Times, "I was what you called back in that day a freak. I was flamboyant in every direction. I'm glad I'm able to look back on it and say, 'Thank you, Lord,' and go on."The year 1984 saw the publication of The Life and Times of Little Richard, an authorized biography by Charles White. Incredibly frank, the book got plenty of attention for its juicy anecdotes (including a threesome with a stripper and Buddy Holly) and guilt-ridden accounts of his battle to tame his sexuality. "Homosexuality is contagious," he is quoted as having said. "It's not something you're born with." The book ends with a chapter-long sermon from Richard. Later he claimed that in some portions of the book he had been misquoted. He shares the copyright with Charles White and his longtime manager Robert "Bumps" Blackwell.
Each time it seems Little Richard has faded from the spotlight, he returns with as much pomp and circumstance as ever. In 1985 &8212; at nearly age 60 &8212; he launched a formidable comeback with a featured role in the hit film, Down and Out in Beverly Hills; he also appeared in Why Do Fools Fall in Love and Last Action Hero. He made guest appearances on such popular television series as Miami Vice, Martin, and Full House and has been a pitchman in commercials for a number of companies, including Taco Bell, McDonald's, and Charlie perfume. He contributed backing vocals to the 1988 U2–B.B. King hit "When Love Comes to Town," and duetted with Elton John on the latter's Duets and Tanya Tucker on Rhythm, Country & Blues ("Somethin' Else").
In a development that surely would surprise his first-generation fans, Little Richard had his greatest latter-day recording success in the Nineties with a new generation: their grandchildren. After recording a rock-rap version of "Itsy Bitsy Spider" for the all-star Pediatric Aids Foundation benefit album For Our Children (1991), Richard recorded Shake It All About. It included children's standards, such as "On Top of Old Smokey," and his own "Keep a Knockin'" (complete with him yelling "Shut up!" to his background chorus of kids). He also appears on Kermit Unpigged (1994) and in Shelley Duvall's award-winning children's video, Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme. And he sang the theme song to the PBS children's program, The Magic School Bus.
On into the 21st century, Little Richard has been just as busy, and remains one of the most recognized and quotable celebrities in the world. His life story was the subject of a made-for-TV movie in 2000, starring the actor Leon Robinson, who won an Emmy for the portrayal. He recorded Johnny Cash's "Get Rhythm" for a 2002 Cash tribute album and teamed with fellow Fifties rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis on a cover of the Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" for Lewis' 2006 album Last Man Standing. As a preacher he's performed weddings for several celebrities (Cyndi Lauper, Little Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore) and spoke at the funerals of musician friends Wilson Pickett and Ike Turner. The apparently ageless (and vegetarian) Richard continues to tour, his spirit and passion for the music &8212; and himself &8212; undiminished. As he announced from a stage shortly after his 66th birthday, "I'm still beautiful. I'm not conceited &8212; I'm convinced!"
Little Richard was among the first 10 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 1993 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He performed at Bill Clinton's presidential inaugural in 1992. He has also received the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award. In his hometown of Macon he has been honored with a street bearing his name, Little Richard Penniman Boulevard. In 2004 he was ranked among the Top ten on Rolling Stone's Immortals list.
Portions of this biography appeared in The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (Simon & Schuster, 2001). Mark Kemp contributed to this article.
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– lyrics from "The Grand Illusion" by Dennis DeYoung of Styx
It sure is easy to look around and think to ourselves that life would be a whole lot beter for us if only we had… (fill in the blank)
It's a challenge for sure in this Infomation Age, which was ushered in on the heels of the Sit-In-Front-of-the-TV-for-Eight-Hours-a-Day Age. I mean, if you live in America, you're being absolutely assaulted on a daily basis with advertisments telling you about all the things you really need to be happy. From the right brand of beer to upgrades in the kitchen, if you pay even the slightest amount of attention, it seems you're falling behind the good life by the hour!
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No objective reality? As kooky as it sounds, you've heard me say it before, and I think there's really something to it. We tend to perceive things other people have to be better than what we have, and that creates a direct corelation in our minds to the true value of both lives. Theirs is better…ours sucks. They're probably really happy and we're mostly just depressed. Damn them!
The good news is the truth is actually much better than the way we allow ourselves to think.
No matter how hard it seems to resist, what you don't want to do, is sit around wishing to trade destinies with anyone. The grass is only greener on the other side of the fence for one of two reasons; either the other yard has been fertilized exceptionally well (and you know what they use for fertilizer), or you simply haven't been watering your own yard enough. That's it.
I want to tell you that in the vast majority of cases, it's the latter. And the grass only seems to be greener. Every yard, regardless of it's aesthetic majesty, comes complete with its own set of wonderful problems and challenges. "Yes", you might say, "but they have a gardener to deal with it!"
Okay, the straight dope is if the cat next door is driving an S550 and you have a Pontiac…YES, they have a nicer car. But that means one thing and one thing only…right now, at this moment, they happen to get around town in a nicer auomobile than you. That's it! It doesn't mean thay are better than you, and it doesn't mean you won't ever have a nicer car than them. If that ends up being something that matters to you. So, don't lose faith.
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Maulana Fazlur Rahman, with a gray beard and wearing a yellow turban, is a powerful man. He was born in 1952 in the southern district of Dera Ismail Khan (NWFP) and comes from a religious family. His father, Maulana Mufti Mahmood, was a well-known Islamic scholar and seasoned politician who was the NWFP's chief minister in the 1970s during Bhutto's government.
Fazlur Rahman took over the JUI's reins as secretary general after his father's death. The JUI, which represents the Deobandi school of Islamic thought, split into two factions in the 1980s on the question of joining General Zia ul Haq's military government. Fazlur Rahman leads the main faction, the JUI-F, while JUI-S is led by Maulana Sami ul Haq, another pro-Taleban Islamist leader.
A veteran politician, the Maulana has been elected to the National Assembly three times since 1988. Maulana Fazlur Rahman is a fundamentalist with a difference, known for his proximity to former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Despite his fundamentalist orientation, he supported her right to become premier and opposed the campaign of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) in the 1990s against a woman heading the government of an Islamic country. Benazir Bhutto duly rewarded Maulana Fazlur Rahman by appointing him as the chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee.
Maulana Fazlur Rahman, who heads the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam and presently Secretary General of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA) is presumed to have close ties with Afghanistan's ousted Taliban regime. When US and allied forces began bombing Taleban strongholds in Afghanistan, he led large anti-US, anti-Musharraf, and pro-Taleban rallies in Pakistan's major cities and threatened to launch a jihad (holy war) against the US if the bombings continued.
He loves foreign travel and the good things of life, and during Bhutto's second tenure as prime minister he spent more time abroad than in Pakistan. He also traveled to the United States and met senior officials. During his visit to the Middle East, he built up an extensive network to gather both moral and financial support for his cause. Recently during his visit to India, he was most diplomatic in his statements and proved that Pakistani politicians, even if they are in the opposition, could conduct themselves as worthy unofficial representatives of the country.
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When most people (myself included) conjure up Rio de Janeiro, the images that come to mind are inevitably sun-drenched beach scenes backed by luminous blue skies. However, Rio does get its share of rain (how else to explain the lushness of all those mountains?) – and, inevitably, when it rains in Rio, it often pours.
Such has been the case this week as the city and surrounding state have found themselves inundated by record rainfalls. In the 24-hour span between Monday and Tuesday (April 5-6), Rio has found itself dealing with historic volumes of water that haven't been seen since the 1960s. As of Thursday morning (April 8), over 150 people have died as a result of the rains – 46 in the capital alone.
Almost all the deaths affected people whose precarious homes were built (illegally) on morros (hilltops) such as that of the ironically baptized Morro dos Prazeres (Hill of Pleasures), located in the picturesque bairro of Santa Teresa, where 15 people were killed due to fatal mud slides that caused houses to collapse and residents to be buried alive. Meanwhile, over 3,200 people throughout the state are permanently or temporarily homeless due to dwellings that collapsed, are in danger of collapsing, or are flooded.
In keeping with tradition, the rains have inaugurated yet another round in "the blame game."
Indeed, the flooding is a whole other issue that results in chaos – along with some surreal images. The flooding of the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, for example, whose waters invaded the posh neighborhoods of Jardim Botânico and Leblon, brought the sight of swan-shaped pedal-boats floating along thoroughfares. Equally striking, but less benign, were the images of floating and abandoned cars and people stranded in homes surrounded by sudden moats. Airports, Metro stations, and highways were shut down and public schools and universities remain closed. Rio's Mayor Eduardo Paes has urged residents to stay home if they can to avoid accidents.
In keeping with tradition, the rains have inaugurated yet another round in "the blame game." President Lula, who was in town on Monday, evoked the incompetence of previous governments who allowed the city to expand without responsible urban planning. Rio's Governor, Sergio Cabral, was more direct: he placed the blame squarely at the feet of the poor who choose to illegally invade dangerous hillsides and build homes there. As for the mayor, he chalked it all up to Mother Nature, optimistically adding that the repercussions of the record rainfall have (so far) been far less worse than storms that, in 1966, devastated the city.
Although Rio's rains have received plenty of international coverage – with everyone from The New York Times to Al Jazeera reporting on the catastrophe – it's important to note that, give or take a few inches, such rains – and the attendant flooding, landslides, homelessness and death – take place every year in Rio and many other Brazilian cities such as São Paulo.
In terms of flooding, while the public routinely faults the government for failure to adequately expand and modernize drainage systems that were designed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the government accuses residents of irresponsibly tossing litter in the streets, which subsequently clogs up grates and drains.
I experienced Rio's flooding firsthand during a trip I made to the city last summer. Arriving in the morning to a mere drizzle, I took a bus from Tom Jobim International Airport to Centro
and decided to kill time by visiting some of downtown's many museums and cultural centers, with pauses at century-old, belle epoque cafés such as Confeitaria Colombo and Casa Cavé – an ideal way to while away a rainy day in the city.
When, at around 2pm, the drizzle turned to downpour, I merely bought a cheap guarda-chuva from one of the many umbrella street vendors that had miraculously sprung up, and continued with my sightseeing, coffee-guzzling, and pastry-sampling. Since I was spending the night at a pousada in the adjacent hillside neighborhood of Santa Teresa – only a 10-minute tram ride away on a charming wooden bonde (tram), I was feeling pretty nonchalant.
When I finally waded my way to the bonde station at around 5pm, a group of damp Cariocas were waiting for a tram – which failed to arrive, despite the fact that the group got bigger (and damper), not to mention more impatient. Of course, the man in the bonde booth had absolutely no news about the state of the bondes and refused to call and find out. Eventually, the situation escalated into a dramatic (but also somewhat humorous) conflict between some irate passengers – who hoped that the publicly-owned (and hugely inefficient) bonde concessionary would be privatized causing everyone to lose their jobs – and the publicly-employed bonde functionary, who shut the ticket booth and refused to talk to any of us. (As a result, conspiracy theorists imagined that the employees were purposely not running the trams as revenge for having insulted the public sector – however, as I discovered the next day, the bonde's electrical lines had been shorted out by the rain).
Things became more complicated when I waded through the major avenues of Centro in search of a taxi. By then the gutters, and some of the streets, had become rivers. Not an empty taxi was to be found – even though I (like many others) spent over an hour trying to flag one down in vain (getting quite soaked in the process due to cars speeding by). Through inquiries made with damp, but very friendly Cariocas, I realized that my attempts to hail a cab would prove futile. So following some advice, I made made my way to Lapa, where I was told that I could catch a municipal microbus bound for Santa Teresa.
Of course, the bus was out of service as well (or seemed to be – nobody knew for sure). Fortunately, two women were also waiting for the bus and they decided to walk up to Santa Teresa – when I asked if I could tag along, they amicably asked me to join them. Both were black and middle-aged and quite friendly. As we climbed the steep, very scenic, and seemingly never-ending road that led up to Santa Teresa, they shared stories about lousy husbands, rotten lovers, and ungrateful kids that certainly made the long and difficult climb much more enjoyable.
Aside from the fact that I was bogged down with luggage, the uneven cobblestones, while picturesque, did not make for easy walking – especially in flip flops (in order to spare my one pair of sneakers and socks the ordeal of being completely soaked, I had changed into a pair of Havaianas). Moreover, the flooded road made the ascent feel like wading upstream through a shallow river.
One thing I've never got the hang of is how Brazilians manage to walk through the rain in flip flops. My two new walking pals managed the feat with spectacular ease. However, I exhibited much less prowess – at intervals of around every 100 meters, one of my flip flops would inevitably, and embarrassingly, slide off my foot , forcing me to backtrack, barefoot, down the hill, to recuperate it. Each time this occurred, my cohorts patiently stopped and waited for me to re-shoe myself. They must have thought: "What the hell are we doing with this gringo?"
By the time, we got to the top of the hill, it was 9pm and practically dark. After the two women made sure that I knew where I was going, the three of us parted ways. I was exhausted, and it was still raining – but when I recall it now, the whole experience was actually kind of fun.


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The brand combined their signature aesthetic with new unexpected color and texture to create the Fall 2009 line of bedding and home accessories.
Just as menswear ruled the apparel runways this fall, luxury house Nautica transported the menswear theme to the home for the Nautica Fall 2009 Home Collection.
Also for the bedroom, Nautica is introducing the new Tattersall sheet sets this fall. The new sheets come in five color options: navy, pink, khaki, green/brown combo and red, to dress up anywhere from children's rooms to the master suite.
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When Tony Johnson and his mother Gene put up an antique Chinese vase for auction in 2010 they were stunned by the result. A Chinese billionaire bid an astonishing £43 million, making it the most ever bid for this sort of antique. However, their joy turned to disappointment when the billionaire discovered the 20% auction fees and pulled out of the purchase.
Now there's another twist in the tale, as they have finally sold the piece.
The saleThe 16 inch vase was made for the Chinese emperor Qianlong, who ruled from 1736 to 1795. According to the Telegraph, the Johnson's inherited it from Gene's sister - who in turn had inherited it from her husband, who had received it from an uncle. It was sold by Bainbridges auctioneers (pictured) in 2010 for 40 times its estimate.
After the sale fell though, the auction house started negotiating with the buyer, and even brought in international auctioneer Bonhams - but with no success. The 18th century vase remained unsold, and the Johnsons no better off.
However, this week it emerged that there was a happy ending to the story as a private buyer from the Far East has stumped up £25 million for the vase. Julian Roup, a spokesman for Bonhams, told the Daily Mail: "We are pleased to confirm the sale of the vase for an undisclosed sum, in a private treaty deal.
Other disastrous auctionsIt's a happy ending for a potential disaster. However, it's not the first time an auction has ended in tears.
At the moment, the internet is buzzing with a photograph taken by a woman trying to sell a yellow skater dress on eBay. When photographing it she didn't realise that an image of herself in a state of undress was reflected in a mirror, and subsequently posted to the website. It was soon taken down, but not before it was shared and seen by millions of people.
Traditional auctions can feature disasters too. One couple bought a Detroit property at auction in October last year for just $500. However, on arriving at the property earlier this year they found it had been demolished by confused City employees. Fortunately they were refunded what they had paid, and offered the opportunity to pick any of the other empty properties owned by the city for nothing.
The Olympics produced an unusual auction headache too last year. The games organisers hit on the notion of selling off items from the games. The trouble is that some of them didn't materialise after the games - which was a pity because they had already been sold.
A director of auction organiser Innovative Sports told the Telegraph: "Unfortunately some of the products didn't materialise in the way they should have. The issue is people wanting products that we just don't have. We are offering everyone affected a 100 per cent full refund. Some people don't want the refund, they want their products. I don't know what to do about that."
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They're tasked with organizing the defence, winning balls and shadowing the opponent's most dangerous players. They're responsible for keeping the shape of the team's formation, settling or quickening the pace of the game and barking out orders if necessary.
Centre backs, or central defenders are the heart of the backline.
For Canada's women's soccer team, these duties fall on the shoulders of veteran Candace Chapman and youngster Shannon Woeller. Along with their fellow defenders, they'll face their toughest test of the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament to date on Friday: A semifinal match with Mexico that will decide who gets to go to the 2012 London Olympics.
Lethal transition game
"It's going to be tough. We know the Mexican team will fight tooth and nail for every inch on the football field," Canadian coach John Herdman said on a conference call Thursday.
"And what history tells us is that these games are usually very, very close. There's only one goal in it, typically. We're going to have to fight all the way if we want to win this game.
"I think defensively on the transitions is the big area we need to be mindful of," Herdman added.
That's where Woeller and Chapman come in.
Canada has allowed just one goal in this tournament - in the waning minutes against Costa Rica - and they'd like to keep it that way, as it could mean all the difference in this zero-sum scenario they're facing.
On paper, the Canadians have a monumental advantage over their North American opponents. They're 16-1-1 all-time against Mexico and in the FIFA world rankings, Mexico is 21st to Canada's No. 7.
But that lone loss was a massive blow. Mexico denied Canada an Olympic berth in 2004.
Chapman, who will play her 100th cap Friday, has appeared in half of those 18 Mexican matches.
"They're going to battle," the Ajax, Ont., native told CBCSports.ca after the team's final training session Thursday night. "They're great on the ball and great on the counter attack."
Eye on Dominguez
Mexico's strength is in their transition game, and leading the way is their influential captain, Maribel Dominguez. She is to the Mexican team what Christine Sinclair is to the Canadian squad.
"Dominguez is a real seasoned campaigner," Herdman said. "She's bright, she's sharp, even against the USA, she had two yards [advantage] on their back four with her movement. And unfortunately her teammates didn't find her very often, but she's a real deadly player. She's got 70-odd goals in 100-odd caps.
"When someone's that lethal, you've got to give them extra attention."
Despite their lack of distribution to Dominguez against the Americans, Herdman said the Mexicans are full of young, technically-gifted players. Woeller said that can't be overlooked.
"All their players are dangerous, so we're looking to make sure we're always staying a step ahead of them and making sure we don't get caught in a transition situation without enough numbers," said Woeller, who, if she plays Friday night, will earn her 13th cap for Canada.
"Just being ready for them to come at us and keep everything in front of us."
As for Dominguez?
"We'll take care of her as group," Woeller said.
Earning Herdman & team's trust
Buying into the team philosophy has helped the 21-year-old Vancouver native smoothly transition from the U-20 program to the senior side.
"It's been really great, essentially the entire back four and the keepers, Karina [LeBlanc] and Erin [McLeod] have been helping me and talking to me from behind. ... Just keeping me calm and confident and letting me know when I do things well and what else I should be doing," Woeller explained.
"And I've learned a lot playing beside Candace. Obviously she's got a ton of experience and she knows what she's doing."
Woeller had appeared in just four games for the senior team until Herdman assigned her the left centre back role at the Pan American Games in October. She started all five games at that tournament, and hasn't looked back.
The Rutgers University student, who turns 22 next week, is the only Canadian player to have played 90 minutes in the first three group games at the Olympic qualifiers.
"It's been great playing beside her and seeing such a young player really rise to the occasion," said the savvy veteran Chapman. "I'm really proud of her for that."
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The Aquarium's Critters Starring in their Own Comics
A few more comics featuring some of the Aquarium of the Pacific's critters to help brighten your week.
The first comic panel features Lola the very charismatic Sulfur Crested Cockatoo doing his best Obi-Wan Kenobi impression. Lola is the most popular program animal at the Aquarium.
The second comic panel page shows a recent moment I had with the Magellanic Penguins in their holding pad. I was sitting in their pad watching them swim in their pool when Patsy decided to come up out of the water via their access ramp. All of a sudden all of the penguins decided to follow the lead of Patsy and cued up behind her. It reminded me of troops marching in line formation. I could just imagine them calling out cadence songs as they marched along the deck towards me. [Editor's note: the penguins are still behind the scenes and will debut in May.]
The third comic panel page shows another recent moment I had, this time with our sea otters. We placed a huge pile of ice on the deck and hung out to watch the otters jump into the pile. Normally it's the youngsters Gidget and Ollie that monopolize the ice but on this particular day all the otters decided to pile onto the ice at the same time. It was the first time that I had gotten a picture of all five of the otters on the deck at the same time. It was quite the party they had on the ice.
The fourth comic panel features Ellie the harbor seal. Ellie is one of the original critters of the Aquarium of the Pacific. Ellie is actually an Atlantic harbor seal and came to the Aquarium from a facility in Brooklyn where she was originally born.
The last comic panel page has Brook as a third base baseball coach. Being a former amateur baseball player myself I've noticed that when Brook is grooming the fur on her head it reminds me of a baseball coach giving signals to a runner on base.
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The March 2014 issue of decline magazine hit the newstands this week and offers a peek at the winners of the MTBparks Best Bike Parks Riders' Choice Awards. In this issue, MTBparks founder Michelle Good gives decline readers the first peek top picks from the three-month rider-voted survey.
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My favorite part about blogging, besides preserving memories, is the social aspect. I have met great people and have attended some fun events.
One such event was hosted by Stoneyfield Farms. There was a speaker, great food and of course SWAG. I think the best part, for my boys, was the super hero capes they were able to wear out, after the event was over. I was going to link back and share my post with you from that day but it doesn't appear that I ever published one.
I was recently asked by someone very important at Stoneyfield Farms if I wanted to be a Yo-getter. I was hesitant at first, but I read the information and decided that it fit perfectly into my blogging world without much interruption. I won't get paid, but I will occasionally get yummy product samples for myself and my readers and I also get to share other fun opportunities with fellow Austin bloggers. I am able to post when I want and only if I feel it truly fits.
I was very excited when I was given the chance to take my family and view The Lorax, but I kept reading and saw that I could, instead, choose to host a screening party. I would get around 20 tickets, Stoneyfield samples and some other goodies.
That is where we are. I won't get the tickets until the first week of March, but I wanted to go ahead and get it out there as sort of a save the date.
Who wants to join me?
We will meet at my house, sample some products and then we can head out to watch the movie together or you can depart and watch it on your own.
What works for you?
I should be able to take 9 other bloggers.
I will be getting 20 tickets and assume everyone needs two.