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They say the hottest fires make the hardest steel. In Kevin's case, they make the most powerful
Growing up surrounded by total chaos, he found his guitar was an instrument he could use to
make sense of it all. He started creating music that told a different story; one where his life went
the way he wished it would. But growing up without a father, with his mother in prison and with
his step father having taken his own life, Kevin didn't just want to play music. He had to.
Sometimes, it's hard to make sense of things until they're written down. So Kevin wrote until
they did.
The guitar was his most powerful gift, his biggest passion and his truest escape. He wanted
everyone to share in the wonderful feelings he could create with such a simple instrument that
came naturally to him. It all started when he began playing for a variety of bands in a variety of
different genres. This gave him a rare appreciation for a unique range of musical styles.
Music quickly became the happy place and he couldn't help but to keep visiting. That place is
where he still lives seventeen years later.
Forever is a long time, so let's go back a few years to where his musical aesthetic was born.
Knowing he'd be playing the guitar forever, he knew he needed to learn how to sing. As fate
would have it, Kevin was introduced to Steve Ewing of The Urge at the perfect time. Being ever
the gifted listener, Kevin was all ears. Steve refuses to take credit, but he's the one who
coached Kevin's voice to where it is today.
"Kevin's an amazing talent, it's incredible what he's been through and you can really hear the
range of emotions in the range of his vocals," Ewing said after playing a festival at Ferguson
After their sessions together, Kevin was ready to share his gifts on a bigger stage. Nowadays,
he's been at it for more than seventeen years, ten of them professionally.
His guitar melodies range from simple acoustics to classic rock and roll and his voice tells a
unique brand of story through music. Yet, even with the range and variety that make up the
ingredients for his songs, there's one thing each one has in common: Kevin takes you to a place
where everything makes sense, and once you're there he aims simply to put a smile on your
But deep down, Kevin's the one who's really smiling.


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Terror suspects plead 'not guilty' in New Haven courtroom (documents)
NEW YORK -- Two men extradited from Britain have pleaded not guilty in a New Haven, Conn., court to federal charges that they provided terrorists in Afghanistan and Chechnya with cash, recruits and equipment.
Babar Ahmad and Syed Talha Ahsan appeared in federal district court Saturday. They are jailed until trial.
Their attorneys declined to comment after the arraignment. If convicted, the men could face life sentences.
They are accused of running websites to recruit for the al-Qaida network, Afghanistan's ousted Taliban regime and Chechen rebels.
They will be tried in Connecticut, where an Internet service provider was allegedly used to run the websites.
The men arrived in the U.S. early Saturday after yearslong extradition fights in England. Three other suspects are to be arraigned Saturday in New York.
On October 6, 2004, a federal grand jury sitting in Bridgeport returned an indictment charging Ahmad with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, providing material support to terrorists, conspiring to kill persons in a foreign country, and money laundering. On June 28, 2006, a Bridgeport grand jury returned an indictment charging Ahsan with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, providing material support to terrorists, and conspiring to kill persons in a foreign country. Ahmad and Ahsan have been detained since their arrests by British law enforcement authorities on Aug. 5, 2004, and July 19, 2006, respectively.
The indictments allege that Ahmad and Ahsan were members of a group that supported the Chechen Muhjahideen, the Taliban and associated terrorist groups through various means, including the operation of a series of websites under the name of "Azzam Publications," which promoted violent jihad and featured jihadi training manuals, interviews with al-Qaida and Chechen leaders and associates, and stories and martyrdom videos of fallen jihadists. The indictments allege that the defendants assisted the Taliban and the Chechen Mujahedeen by providing funds, military items, communications equipment, lodging, training, safe houses, expert advice and assistance, personnel, transportation, false documentation and identification, and other supplies, knowing and intending that such conduct would support the military activities of these and associated groups.
Among other things, the indictments allege that Ahmad made efforts to secure GPS devices, Kevlar helmets, night vision goggles, ballistic vests and camouflage uniforms. In addition, Ahmad and Ahsan are alleged to have recruited and arranged for individuals to travel to Afghanistan to train for violent jihad.
The indictments further allege that a search of Ahmad's residence in the United Kingdom in December 2003 revealed Ahmad in possession of an electronic document setting forth what were previously classified plans regarding the makeup, advance movements and mission of a United States Naval battle group as it was to transit from California to its deployment in the Middle East. The document discussed the battle group's perceived vulnerability to terrorist attack. Ahsan is alleged to have possessed, accessed and modified the electronic battle group document in April 2001.
"This has been a lengthy process, but the government's commitment to presenting this case to a jury during a fair and open trial has never wavered," said U.S. Attorney David B. Fein. "The allegations contained in the indictments, which include promotion of terrorism and conspiracy to murder persons living abroad, are as serious today as when they were initially charged. I commend Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI and the many other law enforcement agencies here and in the U.K. for investigating this matter. I also want to acknowledge the DHS, FBI and DOJ Attaches at the U.S. Embassy in London and the attorneys and staff at the Department of Justice's Office of International Affairs who have seamlessly coordinated with us during this extradition process."
"Homeland Security Investigations continues to use every available resource to protect the American public from those who would compromise our national security through terrorism," said ICE Director John Morton. "This extradition demonstrates law enforcement's resolve to bring to justice anyone who supports those who would target American interests at home or abroad. As a result of HSI's extraordinary cooperation with our British partners, Ahmad and Ahsan will now face justice for their alleged crimes in a U.S. courtroom."
"Today, more than at any other time in U.S. history, terrorism investigations involve the identification, disruption and dismantling of material and financial support systems," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Mertz. "Without those support systems, terrorists and terrorist groups simply cannot survive. This investigation underscores Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI's enduring commitment to combating terrorism by uprooting these global and often complex support networks."
If convicted of the charges, Ahmad and Ahsan face maximum terms of imprisonment of life.
U.S. Attorney Fein stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. Charges are only allegations, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is being investigated by a Task Force in Connecticut consisting of Special Agents of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, law enforcement agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation Division, the IRS-CI Electronic Crimes Program, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
U.S. Attorney Fein praised the substantial efforts of law enforcement authorities from the Metropolitan Police Service's Anti-Terrorist Branch and the Extradition and International Assistance Unit, both within New Scotland Yard, whose efforts and assistance have been essential in the investigation in this case. U.S. Attorney Fein also thanked the U.S. Marshals Service for its assistance in the extradition of the defendants.
The case is being prosecuted by a team of federal prosecutors including Assistant United States Attorney Stephen Reynolds from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut and Attorneys Sharon Lever and Alexis Collins from the National Security Division's Counter-Terrorism Section of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington.

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Daisy Necklace, featuring a 9ct Rose or Yellow Gold centre (pictured is the Rose Gold). The centre has a textured appearance to mimic the centre of a real daisy.
This necklace is handmade to order using 1mm thick Sterling Silver and measures approximately 12mm across.
The flower has a slight dome and has a MATTE finish to match the organic feel.
It is available on a 16 or 18 inch trace chain.
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Some items may take longer - please see "Shipping and Policies" tab for more information.
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I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
International shipping Estimates: 5-7 working days from dispatch
International shipping can vary based on the country, all of my parcels are sent via Royal Mail Airmail, and then are subject to customs in your country.
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Multiple items will be packaged together unless otherwise specified (e.g. a matching earring and necklace will be in the same gift box). I do not include receipts or information about the stones you ordered as standard.
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I do not accept returns on most items, as they are all made to your specific order with a few exceptions such as the larger wire wrapped pendants or if there is a fault with your item.
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text: New Farm Park Only three CityCat stops from the Central Business District, the inner-northern village of New Farm has long been a place to connect with others. Relax in the beautifully shaded surrounds of New Farm Park, where picnickers seem almost permanently perched on deck chairs and checked rugs. The historic Brisbane Powerhouse, situated right next to New Farm Park, is also a must-see, playing host to live arts, weekend farmers markets and moonlight cinema (seasonal).


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University of Illinois Extension educator Kathie Brown sent out some early findings from a household survey done this spring to glean information for comprehensive planning.
Slightly less than a third of households responded to the mailed survey — 414 out of 1,300.
The top concern was employment opportunities and economic development, followed by property taxes and the condition of local roads and bridges. But government leadership, cost of living, loss of young adults and school quality were also "significant" issues.
Overall, four out of five respondents feel the quality of life here is good or average — and they want to make Fulton County a better place to live. They want more growth and development, plus retention/expansion for existing businesses — and they support economic development programs to achieve those goals.
Fulton County Board Chairman Bob Bucher has said strategic planning is rapidly moving up his list of priorities. So expect to see more on this topic over the next few months.


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Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver recognized at Golden, Colo. home dedication for excellence in sustainable housing
Release Date: 05/18/2012
Contact Information: EPA: Richard Mylott (303) 312-6654; Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver: Therese Marucci (720) 496-2712
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the first ENERGY STAR, WaterSense and Indoor airPLUS-labeled affordable home in nation
(Denver, Colo. - May 18, 2012) Today in Golden, Colo., the ribbon was cut on the first ENERGY STAR, WaterSense and Indoor airPLUS-labeled residence in Colorado. This Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver duplex is also the first affordable home in the nation built to the trio of EPA new homes programs that set standards for energy efficiency, water efficiency, and healthy indoor air in residential home construction.
At the ribbon-cutting event, EPA Regional Administrator Jim Martin awarded Heather Lafferty, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, the ENERGY STAR 2012 Excellence in Affordable Housing award for Habitat's commitment to incorporating ENERGY STAR products and building practices into their homes.
"Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is setting a new standard for healthy, efficient and affordable homes that will benefit families long after they move in," said Jim Martin, EPA's Regional Administrator. "These homes will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save thousands of gallons of precious water resources, and keep toxic materials out of the environment."
"As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ENERGY STAR program, EPA is proud to recognize Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver with the 2012 ENERGY STAR Excellence in Affordable Housing award," said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. "Habitat for Humanity and all our ENERGY STAR award winners are ensuring that Americans at all income levels can benefit from living in energy-efficient, ENERGY STAR-certified homes."
"Habitat for Humanity understands the importance of building high-quality, healthy and sustainable homes that families can live and thrive in well into the future," said Heather Lafferty, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. "That's why our affiliate has focused on building green, energy-efficient homes which have been ENERGY STAR tested for more than a decade. These measures help save homeowners hundreds of dollars each year on utility costs, while also providing them with a healthy living environment."
About Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver:
Habitat for Humanity is a homeownership program for low-income families. It engages the community in building high quality, energy-efficient homes which are sold to hard-working families in desperate need of stable, affordable housing. Qualified families purchase Habitat homes with zero-interest loans and make mortgage payments based on 25 percent of the family's income. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver has built 465 homes throughout its 32-year history of building in Denver. For more information about Habitat for Humanity, please visit www.habitatmetrodenver.org.
Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR-certified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating, delivering $200 to $400 in annual savings.
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is building this home to ENERGY STAR's new more rigorous Version 3 guidelines which are 15% more energy efficient than the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (2009 IECC) and include additional efficiency features that make these homes 20-30% more efficient than a typical new home. For more information visit: http://www.energystar.gov/
WaterSense-labeled homes are designed to use 20% less water, indoors and out; resulting in cost savings of $600 a year. A WaterSense-labeled home can save a family of four as much as 50,000 gallons of water a year – enough to wash more than 2,000 loads of laundry.
Since its inception in 2006, the WaterSense program has helped Americans save 125 billion gallons of water and $2 billion in utility bills. For more information visit: https://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/
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We spend up to 90% of our time indoors. This means that the indoor environment can have a significant impact on our health. EPA studies have shown that levels of air pollution inside the home are often 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor levels.
There are significant possible health risks of breathing indoor air pollutants like mold, radon, carbon monoxide, pesticides, combustion gases and other toxic airborne chemicals.
Homes built with Indoor airPLUS incorporate more than 30 design and construction features to help protect against these pollutants, such as moisture and mold control, radon-resistant construction, improved heating and air conditioning design and installation, advanced air filtration, fresh air ventilation, combustion safety, insect barriers and steps to reduce levels of chemicals in the home. For more information visit: https://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus/
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Second Impression: 2009 Spyker C8 Aileron
What's The Flap Over The Aileron?
A month ago, we were the first to give you the first behind the wheel impression of the new Spyker C8 Aileron from a brief cruise at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
In that piece, we covered all the basics of the car, from the brand's Dutch roots and quirky airplane-influenced style to the Aileron's turned aluminum dash and $50-a-pop toggle switches. Since then, we've spent more time with the Aileron at a recent prospective buyers' event at Miller Motor Sports Park outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, and unearthed more interesting facts about what makes this Spyker so special:
- The Aileron is the third model in the Spyker C8 family, which includes the Spyder cabriolet and Laviolette hardtop. All are two-seat, two-door sports cars with mid-engine layouts and rear drive.
- The Aileron exists primarily because the original C8 Spyder and Laviolette come only with manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions are not possible in the C8, given its short-wheelbase, mid-engine configuration. Because of the demand, Spyker retooled the aluminum spaceframe and body, lengthening the wheelbase to accept a ZF six-speed automatic.
- Founder and CEO Victor Muller says he chose an automatic transmission with a traditional torque converter instead of a sequential manual or dual clutch transmission because shift smoothness, not speed, is the priority for his customer.
- The Aileron's aluminum space frame is built for Spyker by Coventry Prototype Panels. CPP specializes in low-volume, high-quality manufacturing with specialized materials such as aluminum. Bentley and Rolls-Royce are among its clientele. CPP also assisted Aston Martin in producing the One-77.
- No steel, carbon fiber or plastic is used anywhere in the Aileron's chassis or space frame. Very little is used in the interior as well. To remain true to Spyker's aircraft heritage, Muller made sure that whenever possible, aircraft-grade aluminum was utilized, such as in the frame, body, and even touch points like A/C vents and the $50-a-pop toggle switches.
- The distinct exhaust note -- a satisfying, midrange roar -- comes from a stainless steel exhaust system that features dual 4-into-1 headers. An optional "whisper mode" is available for use in the gated communities in which most of these Ailerons will reside.
- The Aileron's Lotus-developed front and rear suspension is modeled after Formula One race cars and utilizes dual, unequal length control arms made of forged aluminum and uprights CNC-machined from aluminum billets. Eibach spring-wrapped Bilstein mono tube shocks stand vertically within the control arms, while front and rear stabilizer bars give the Aileron its flat cornering attitude.
- As with the Spyder and Laviolette, the Aileron strives to deliver a pure driving experience. Except for ABS, there are no driver aids on the car - no stability or traction control. Brakes are only minimally boosted. Safety features amount to the federally mandated airbags for driver and passenger and three-point seat belts. Opt for the manual gearbox, and you have one of the purest road-legal vehicles on the market.
- About that gearbox. The Aileron's interior is bisected by a rod that supports the shift lever for both the Getrag six-speed manual and ZF six-speed automatic. Slot the auto to drive for normal cruising, or drop it back one more gate to sport mode, which tweaks throttle sensitivity and shift points. Gears can be changed manually via enormous polished aluminum paddles that flank the steering wheel (right for upshift, left for downshift). There also is a toggle switch on the transmission tunnel that locks the transmission into permanent manual mode, though you can paddle a shift at any time. (Without the lockout, the car will eventually revert to automatic. )
- Though the style of all Spyker cars pay homage to the company's aeronautical roots, none of the Aileron's jet-inspired details are merely ornamentation. From the roof and flank mounted air intakes to vented hood and Rotorblade wheels, everything on the car is completely functional, claims Muller.
- Getting in the car can be a bit tricky, if for no other reason than there are no exterior door handles to mar the Aileron's fuselage. Depressing a small switch on the underside of the mirror pops the door open.
- Yards of thick, quilted leather covered the interior of the Spyker we drove. The leather comes from the Litano range of the Dutch Royal Tannery Hulshof. Muller says he chose hides from this tannery not only because of its Dutch roots, but because the cows are raised in cold weather and thus have hides that are free of insect bites.
- Like many exotic car makers, the Spyker offers luggage to go along with the Aileron. But not just any old luggage. Purchasing an Aileron allows you to order a full set of custom-made Louis Vuitton suitcases and travel bags. Patrick Louis Vuitton, great-grandson of the founder and the master craftsman of the House of Vuitton, personally measured the Aileron's boot to ensure a perfect fit. There is but one large catch: The LV luggage costs $22,500 -- or more than a loaded Civic.
- Spyker's logo, which appears as a badge on the nose, consists of a vintage wire spoke racing wheel overlaid with a biplane propeller - a nod to the company's roots as a motor coach and airplane builder. Muller, a lawyer by training, contributed the Latin inscription on the lower arc of the tire. Loosely translated, nulla tenaci invia est via means "for the tenacious nothing is impossible. "
To fully understand the Aileron, you need to do more than merely fondle the toggle switches and cowhide stitching, which is why Spyker provided us with a hot lap on the 2.2-mile east loop of Miller Motorsport Park and ample time to drive on the streets of Salt Lake City.
Now from bonnet to bearings, the Spyker is every bit an exotic, race-bred super car. It not only looks like one (though perhaps from an alternate steampunk universe), but also comes with its own set of super car idiosyncrasies. Merely getting in requires tripping the above-mentioned stealth-mounted door popper, then lifting the gas strut-assisted scissor door skyward. Given the low floor and wide sill, a fair bit of gymnastics is required to get seated, though nothing approaching the contortions of, say, entering a Lotus Elise.
Shutting the doors is another matter. Our preproduction Aileron was fitted with struts over-boosted for the weight of the doors, which made shutting them an awkward, two-handed affair.
The ignition procedure is supposed to remind you of starting up an airplane, but in reality, it feels more wicked, yet a bit cartoonish -- as though you're Dr. Evil launching an ICBM from an opulently outfitted getaway vehicle. With the key fob stowed near a proximity sensor in the glove box, you lift the red, centrally mounted cover and flip up the surprisingly stiff aluminum toggle switch. Hit the aluminum engine start button below and the Audi V-8 instantly rumbles to life. All that's missing is a key pad for the launch code.
From the moment you're underway, you can feel how special the Aileron is. It has racecar-like steering that is weighty yet direct, and a flat, balanced cornering attitude attributable to the super stiff chassis and Lotus-tuned suspension. The AP-Racing-sourced brakes are fantastic, but their two-stage feel takes a bit of getting used to. The first bit of pedal travel brings the brake pad face to the rotor without any decelerative sensations. Push through with more pressure and the car begins to smoothly and rapidly return to zero. The extra force required of these lightly boosted brakes means much more of the road surface and tire performance is conveyed through the pedal.
Just cracking the throttle brings about a rapid rush to the horizon. Full throttle is even hairier - the volume out back goes to 11 as the engine spools out seamless and seemingly endless acceleration. If there is any complaint, it is with the transmission. As MacKenzie pointed out on his first drive, the shift program in the ZF six-speed auto feels too conservative. At the race track or wherever lots of flat footing is required, it behaves just fine, serving up acceptably quick shifts in full auto mode or with a satisfying thunk of the big, polished paddle. But on the street, the transmission programming seems to detrimentally favor higher gears, perhaps to reduce fuel consumption. Even in sport mode, it upshifts too soon, which means at a corner exit on a canyon road you can find yourself waiting to downshift and go. Our car was a preproduction model, so there is hope this issue will be addressed. It must be, because advanced dual-clutch transmissions have set a new standard of expectation for automated gear shift performance.
Without question, Spyker is onto something. The company has the compelling backstory and an affable, charismatic founder/CEO in Muller. The Aileron has the exotic look nailed, and the performance to back it up. So what's missing? Only that singular driving characteristic that makes super cars in this range truly memorable.
There isn't the hardwired feel of the Ferrari F430, nor the signature scream of a flat plane crankshaft at high rpm. With a Lamborghini Gallardo, you get an instinctive immediacy, an instantaneous ferocity in the way it attacks corners and responds to the slightest throttle input. Spyker's Aileron feels a touch softer and more indistinct. Comparisons don't skew Italian, but more towards its roots. It really does feel like a supersized Lotus -- an Exige made longer and wider, stuffed with a throbbing V-8 and a stitched leather and polished aluminum womb.
The Aileron delivers exotic styling, a compelling brand image, and on-road performance just short of the religious experience the price tag demands. Once Spyker delivers that, the Aileron will have it all.
|2009 Spyker C8 Aileron
|Base price
|Vehicle layout
|Mid-engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe
|4.2L/400-hp/354-lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8
|6-speed manual, 6-speed auto
|Curb weight
|3150 lb (mfr)
|107.3 in
|Length x width x height
|181.8 x 76.9 x 50.0 in
|0-62 mph
|4.5 sec (mfr est)
|EPA city/hwy fuel econ
|13/18 mpg
|CO2 emissions
|1.31 lb/mile
|On sale in U.S.


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Since 2009, Accenture has conducted regular in-depth research on risk management focused on leading financial institutions worldwide. This year's study looks at how the risk function is responding to the challenges while creating and capitalizing on new opportunities to drive value for the business.
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Hotel rooms and worker lodges are full across South and West Texas, as the oil and gas industry rushes to drill thousands of new wells.
And communities across the state are more than happy to take the hotel-motel taxes.
But not long into the oil boom, it became clear that there's a loophole at work.
Workers who stay in a hotel for at least 30 consecutive days don't have to pay the hotel-motel tax at all. And given the lack of available rental homes and apartments in the regions, companies are housing workers in hotels and special lodges that cater to the industry.
A bill filed by State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, would bump that time period up to 90 days. Senate Bill 318 is in the Senate Finance Committee now.
A similar bill, House Bill 351, filed by State Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, is in the House Ways and Means Committee, and would bump the tax-free time period up to 60 days.
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WARNING: Prolonged exposure to "Love & Other Drugs,'' a romantic comedy-drama about the ups and downs of high-powered pharmaceutical salesman Jamie Randall (Jake Gyllenhaal), may result in the following side effects: Overwhelming sensations of slickness, loss of taste and other critical faculties, waxy plot buildup, severe supporting-character blockage, terminal-heroine syndrome, and impacted chick-flick cliches. Constipation and brain death may ensue.
ADVANTAGES: When used as directed, this product has three primary benefits that may offset the above conditions. Chief among these is Anne Hathaway in the role of Maggie Murdoch, a Pittsburgh free spirit living with stage one Parkinson's disease. Unlike previous sufferers of Unspecified Movie Wasting Syndrome (also known as MacGraw's Blight, after the star of "Love Story''), Maggie has a diagnosis and symptoms, both of which anchor the character in medical reality and allow the actress to create an unexpectedly moving portrait of a young woman coming to terms with infirmity and looming death.
A key component in the efficacy of this ingredient is an organic enzyme known as "star quality,'' which to date has proven resistant to synthesis in the lab. The chief hallmark is an indefinable glow: Hathaway has it. The complexity of this compound can even be isolated in a single close-up, in a bus-stop scene in which Maggie realizes Jamie is ready to commit, whereupon any number of unidentifiable emotions flicker across her face, including but not limited to: fear. Possible audience reactions may include the minor myocardial infarction known as heartbreak.
A secondary benefit of this product may lie in reminding the user of Gyllenhaal's qualities as a gifted and inventive actor despite A) chronic underappreciation by many members of the moviegoing public and, indeed, the author of this medical journal, and B) a role that has many of the elements of the now-discredited steroidal stimulant known as Tom Cruise: endemic cockiness followed by third-act comeuppance, humbling romantic speeches, uncontrolled grinning, etc.
Thirdly, the aphrodisiacal nature of the product should not be discounted, inasmuch as it may have post-screening utility. Where most romantic comedies sold by major Hollywood drug companies advertise sex without actually including it as an ingredient (see the author's monograph, "The Placebo Effect in the Films of Katherine Heigl''), "Love & Other Drugs'' allows Maggie and Jamie to fall in bed and reluctantly in love with a refreshingly relaxed depiction of nudity and physical pleasure. Users experiencing shock at characters and actors feeling comfortable in their own skins may need reminding that consenting adults who are attracted to each other often do, in fact, have sex. With their clothes off.
KNOWN DRAWBACKS: Inactive ingredients include Oliver Platt as Jamie's sclerotic sales mentor, Hank Azaria as a horndog doctor, Judy Greer as a naive hospital administrator, Gabriel Macht as the hero's Prozac-selling rival, and Jill Clayburgh, now sadly discontinued and available here only in trace amounts as Jamie's mother. Such components, effective if used in small doses, cancel each other out when deployed en masse. The use of such generics as Josh Gad, an off-brand Jonah Hill, as Jamie's fat, crass brother, may result in feelings of repulsion and suicidal despair. Aside from Hathaway's, all female roles are generics.
The failure of this product to fully work as advertised can be attributed to its reliance on slow-release particles of dramatic cliche. Patients who have built up normal immunities over time may experience cynicism, mild nausea, and cramping; in more romantically-inclined users, the product may nevertheless perform as expected. The latter should avoid operating heavy machinery.
More problematically, Edward Zwick Labs, makers of such over-the-counter products as "thirtysomething,'' "Glory,'' and "The Last Samurai,'' has engineered "Love & Other Drugs'' to appear to attack the cancer of late 1990s Big Pharma, when go-go sales conventions touted the miracle healing powers of Xanax and Viagra and morally compromised the medical community. However, this beneficial purpose turns out to be a masking effect for the product's actual use as a purely recreational drug.
IN SUM: No genuine ideas were wasted in its making. If product proves especially difficult to swallow, take with a grain of salt and three or more alcoholic drinks, or wait until such time as active ingredients Hathaway and Gyllenhaal have been more effectively utilized elsewhere.
Ty Burr can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. For more on movies, go to www.boston.com/movienation.


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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Keep It Real Tuesday
24 comments:
- вебпромо said...
It is a nice post.thank you.
- October 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM
- Karen Lange said...
Thinking of you Janna! :)
Hugs and blessings,
- October 25, 2011 at 8:17 AM
- Unspoken said...
I hope she finds what she seeks.
Let your friends love you all the way through.
- October 25, 2011 at 8:37 AM
- Slamdunk said...
You'll find more of it Janna as time goes by.
- October 25, 2011 at 8:41 AM
- Andrea (Andee) Beltran said...
Hugs to you, Janna. Happy to see you're back.
- October 25, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- Capri K @ No Whining Allowed said...
Welcome back Girly-Girl!
Praying God helps you sort it ALL out.
Missed you.
- October 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- graceunderpressure said...
Look in the mirror. Then remember that all muscles are built through practice.. if you want bigger courage muscles, practise small courageous events. and remember that you are God's favourite child! (So am I, but that's another story <3)
- October 25, 2011 at 9:56 AM
- Midlife Roadtripper said...
Thinking this want ad will get some replies. Best to you.
- October 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- Janna Leadbetter said...
Thank you, friends!
- October 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Yay! It's good to see you posting again. :) May you find all that you seek and more.
- October 25, 2011 at 12:34 PM
- Sarah Forgrave said...
Welcome back, Janna. It's good to see you here again. :)
- October 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Angela Hood-Ross said...
Welcome back my writerly friend. Missed reading your blogs.
- October 25, 2011 at 1:37 PM
I'd say, with the exception of relaxed expectations, you already found these things. As a mom, anything "relaxed" is hard to come by. ;)
- October 25, 2011 at 3:31 PM
- Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...
Is this every writer's dream? Because I can so relate to this. Beautiful post.
- October 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM
- DL Hammons said...
Would you settle for a (((HUG)))?
- October 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM
- Terri Tiffany said...
I hope you get all these things and more!!!
- October 25, 2011 at 5:04 PM
- Janna Leadbetter said...
Thanks, all!
I do think this all fits in to writers' dreams. :)
And I certainly accept hugs!
- October 25, 2011 at 5:13 PM
- Sally Wessely said...
Janna, I've been there. I think you are ahead of the game because you have a lot more figured out than I did. For some reason, I especially like the "relaxed expectations" part. I think that is major!
Sending all the best wishes to you my friend.
- October 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM
- Barb said...
Great want ad! Your heart is in the right place, my friend. Approaching your writing with this fresh perspective will no doubt result in some truly candid output (be it fiction or non-fiction) that will resonate with many of us! Welcome back.
- October 26, 2011 at 6:29 AM
- April Plummer said...
Good to see you back! I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say you've been missed!
- October 26, 2011 at 7:02 AM
- Joy said...
I haven't been posting for a while, read your post...sending you positive energy and hugs!
- October 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Good morning, Janna! Glad to see you posting. :-) Divorced or not, I think that poem speaks to a huge audience. Good stuff, girl!
- October 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM
- Cheryl Linn Martin said...
Those words are very real, indeed. I look forward to reading more posts from you, Janna.
- October 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Worthy goals. Happy results.
God bless.
- October 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM


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Wednesday, 24 August 2011
New strike corps for China border
35 comments:
Col. Shukla-
Yay!!!!! :) :) Hopefully we have some HARM assets too. Too many AA formations across the border.
- 24 August 2011 at 09:46
Dear Ajay Sir,
This is welcome move, - better late than never. It would be better if this new strike corps has dedicated air assets some on disposal such as Jaguars and Su30MKI that may be handy at disposal. It shall also own some assets such as Prahaar SSM, and HALE UAVs with data sharing with Airforce AEW. Also, rapid landing / relocation of M777 howitzers and pinakas. Planners shall also develop staretgies for rapid deployement of engineers with this corps.
- 24 August 2011 at 10:18
If the PLA launch an aggressive operation again and take more territory from India, we will have nobody to blame but ourselves. As the Chinese say; Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me!
Merely putting men at the border will not suffice, if they are stranded and have to wage a guerrilla war. We need to build roads, railways and airports. Not to mention negotiate a transit agreement with Bangladesh for Indian troops to transit in times of need.
- 24 August 2011 at 10:41
Tibet should be free from Chinese dictators. Their leader is the HH Dalai Lama.
- 24 August 2011 at 10:53
- VR said...
Dear Sir,
In your article you've written that a MSC was considered for Arunachal Pradesh in 2007.
But the recent news reports say that the new Corps HQ will be based in Panagarh with Ranchi based 23 Infantry Division under it;the second division of the Corps will be raised in due course of time.
So, if the idea is to be able to mount offense in AP, do you think the new Corps HQ should have been placed east of Siliguri Corridor with Divisions in NE proper - may be along Brahmaputra Valley? The present location seems appropriate to plug any any gaps between 33 Corps and 4 Corps and for offensive action in the areas mentioned by you.
Or, may be, we may see additional Corps with 2 mountain divisions raised seperately from recent announcement?
Awaiting your comments.
- 24 August 2011 at 11:33
The good thing about our border with China is that it is rugged and defendable.The converse though is that logistics and reinforcement will be issue.The Chinese may strike in deep elsewhere.Hence mobility and firepower will be crucial and so will be Indian capability for stand-off attacks.The Army is taking the needed steps and a s far as training and operational tactics are concerned the army is well upto it.But one thing is clear whenever the Chinese attack it will be sudden, massive and unexpected.With the Chinese I say,be prepared and alert when relations seem at their the best or a solution appears to be imminent of some long pending issue.
- 24 August 2011 at 11:51
- joydeep ghosh said...
@Ajai sir
The formation of the new Mountain Strike Corps should be not just to counter the PLA moves but also inflict heavy casualties on PLA and recover the lost territories in 1962 namely Thag la, Dho La, Namka Chu, Yumtso La, and the pass north of Sep La.
Also it must contain elements from E22/SFF as they are best suited to fight in those regions after Nubra Gaurds and Ladakh Scouts were regularized into IA. Whats more important we need weapons specifically made that can be moved in these areas swiftly.
This includes not just the 145 M777 ULH bought from US but also weapons suited to operate in inaccessible areas. Like a lighter 8 cell Smerch, 120 mm AMOS system loaded on BMP2 that fires laser guided ammo to over 10 km distance, not to mention customized uniforms we sorely missed in 1962. With these I hope we can make up for the loses of 1962.
Ajai what you said about KM Kariaappa willing to release just 800 men in 1950 may be because he was upset at not being given 2 days of time in 1948 to recover Muzzafarabad. Whatever the past the current fact is we need to conjure up resources to face the dragon
Awaiting your response.
can you please elaborate what is a HARM asset
Joydeep Ghosh
- 24 August 2011 at 11:52
The Chinese provocation has finally helped us to awake and see the threat. Thanks to the Chinese patrol that not only intruded into Indian territory but also marked it with red paint. Kudos to the PLA.
Long live India.
- 24 August 2011 at 13:11
Though it might not be known in the public realm, I do hope that we have a large force of Tibetans also ready -- for guerilla warfare. Guerilla attacks by Tibetans will have a more deeper impact on the Chinese forces/psyche and will also embolden other dissenting classes within China to revolt -- this will ensure that war China will not be just to secure our borders but also to break China. They and their Pakistani friends will also be planning on the same. The next war with either Pak or China will be major regional conflict.
- 24 August 2011 at 15:16
When I used to hypothesize about China and its perfidy in the NE, I used to think "wouldn't the best case scenario be for the IA to hit back hard and fast, blitzkrieg style, and beat a path almost to Lhasa"
I am overjoyed at this news.
In my mind the GOI and the IA just gave to PRC and PLA a massive middle finger (i.e. bird).
- 24 August 2011 at 15:30
So sometimes the government does do its homework, now thats news. Almost made it to Nathu la once while touring but got only as far as tsomgo lake :(.
I agree with the person who wrote about developing infrastructure in that region. However, If left to the government it would take years if not decades, the best bet is to allow the private sector to set up 'Build operate and Transfer' type roads just like they do outside the north east.
This can happen if the government finds some way of kickstarting the economies in that region.
- 24 August 2011 at 16:28
@ Joydeep -
Anti radiation missiles.
The Chinese have pretty dense SAM coverage, with Russian and reverse engineered, (and quite good) SAMs. They are also rumured to be looking at Over The Horizon radars on the plateau, though the efficacy of OTH radars in the border terrain is doubtful. Point is, they have excellent radard coverage and a bountiful supply of SAM batteries. So, its good to have anti-radiation missiles handy..
- 24 August 2011 at 18:17
who wants to repeat chicken neck blunder... again by keeping you new strike corps at siliguri... well the chinese will be happy... more than anyone else...
- 24 August 2011 at 20:05
In any conflict with China on the northern or eastern borders, the success will depend on how the logistics are managed over unforgiving mountainous Indian terrain as well as deep within enemy territory. China being a highly networked and connected country relative to India. They can gather forces for counter offensive at short notice. How can Indian armed forces stave off and break through such an encirclement. Just my 2 cents, before being too optimistic and overtly simplistic about such discussions.
- 24 August 2011 at 22:20
- Deshdaaz said...
Every time I read about China, I feel compelled to ask, how much truth in the reports of Chinese grabbing our territory inch by inch in Ladakh area..Col. Shukla, please answer!
- 24 August 2011 at 23:01
- Ravi said...
A strike corps is always best located to the rear so give it maximum scope for concentrating where operational needs require. You dont want to put it too close to the front in one sector or the other. But readers should look at the terrain on Googlemaps. The development is very welcome, but India really does have a big disadvantage because it has to climb up to the Tibet plateau.
Ajai can correct me, but if I recall India as successor state to the British inherited British rights over Tibet and used to maintain a battalion in Tibet. Presumably this is the battalion Ajai relates the Army Chief as saying he had available. In any case Government policy was to recognize Tibet as part of China, in line with the meme "we are both victims of imperialism, so let us be friends." I do not think there was any serious thought given to defending any part of Tibet from the Chinese advance.
- 25 August 2011 at 02:12
That's refreshing news maybe it"s right to assume India is changing from the elephant to the tiger. Whatever can be deployed to deter china is much needed and it's awsome to see some plans that involve teeth that can bite back, reasures the public. Hopefully situations won't escalate and Nepal and others assist in any hostilities. Great story col 10/4 out
- 25 August 2011 at 02:55
This is a typical response from the Indian military. China has been building up its infrastructure, army units - incl para units, armoured vehicles, missiles in Tibet for many, many years. Yet it took us till 2009 to recognize this build up. And 1 million+ Indian army does not have 50-60000 men to spare for dedicated units to defend these areas. Any units there need to be conditioned to high altitudes, have specialized vehicles to move men and supplies, mountain artillery and air defense units, offset lack of infrastructure with landing zones and airfields for air dropping of supplies. We are now going to create from scratch strike forces when we are woefully short of suitable artillery and vehicles, have no viable air defense in significant numbers, no light tanks for use in this region. This is a disaster waiting to happen.
Col Shukla you spent some time in Tawang recently. Whats your take on all this.
- 25 August 2011 at 06:10
could you kindly... update the link... as .htm m is missing...
- 25 August 2011 at 07:16
And how are these 70k odd troops supposed to march into Tibet? On Pushpak vimans and Chetak scooters? Where is the road and rail infrastructure to make the last mile access possible?
- 25 August 2011 at 09:06
- joydeep ghosh said...
thanks for the update i asked it as somehow it slipped out of mind but later recollected.
Though i agree with you that we need HARMs but in the cold high Himalayas, any war wont be won in the air by aircrafts, but will be won on by armymen who capture the heights, and from those heights a gimlet will be enough to shoot down any aircrafts. Most aircrafts still find it hard to operate in the rarified atmosphere.
As for your view on OTH radars, I feel even WL radars wont work. At best ECM jammers can be put to use, but even how much effective they will be is doubtful. So ultimately it boils to the men who take over the heights.
Awaiting your response
Joydeep Ghosh
- 25 August 2011 at 10:28
Prasun K Sengupta: Dunno why that fella Ajai Shukla from BROADSWORD is making such a big deal about this by claiming: "Business Standard has been aware of this development since 2009, but has refrained from reporting on it after requests from top-level MoD officials."
As far as I can recall, no one from the MoD ever told anyone in FORCE to refrain from making the above revelations. So why do some of these so-called 'desi' journalists thrive on such self-imposed censorship practices that are totally uncalled for? For acquiring some gratifying feeling of self-importance? Beats me. Maybe they're smoking something which I'm not. [check his latest comment form @ trishul-trident.blogspot.com]
Dear Ajaiji, what's your take on this comment? Thanks sir. Nithya.
- 25 August 2011 at 11:10
How many Chinese incursions have this new set of teeth stopped?
- 25 August 2011 at 20:40
check the above, china is building up and improving fast, we need complete theater dominance in NE, and a very strong navy, seems like anna's great movement is masking all defense news, i support anna, but we also need to highlight our security.
- 25 August 2011 at 21:38
- ninihala said...
A STRIKE CORPS and yet aim to capture Chumbi Valley only? What a shame. On a good day, one can see Chomolhari (in Bhutan) from base of Dorjila (in Sikkim). These guys should aim higher or stop calling it STRIKE CORPS.
Then, why only two divisions. For that matter only one Corps. We should have offensive capability in all 3 sectors, at least to keep China guessing. Ofcourse, Pakistan too would feel apprehensive.
I think we should be more ambitious, at least Armoured Corps guys should.
- 25 August 2011 at 22:40
This is merely a finger in the dyke. The Chinese still enjoy massive superiority over Indian forces.
- 26 August 2011 at 06:30
I would rather not discuss attack plan details in public forums. Ajay should be more careful. Although PLA has taken all possible Indian response into account, we still should refrain from discussing plans in public.
- 26 August 2011 at 08:27
- joydeep ghosh said...
@ajai sir
Setback!Setaback! a huge setback, the AK Antony led MoD has returned the MSC proposal to IA owing to huge expenses it wil cost. Next we will hear setting up of committees to ponder over expenses incurred on MSC and a committee on viability of MSC and then ultimately we might hear some day that plan for a MSC has been altogether dropped.
sigh another India example of procastination
your views please
Joydeep Ghosh
- 26 August 2011 at 10:17
@ Joydeep
I agree; radars and complex terrains don't always go well together. Aerostats are a partial answer.
Yes, it boils down to the men. And the supply chain. As for our supply chain in the mountains, well surely you know where we stand.
Aircraft with PGMs are quite potent, as seen in '99. That's why China's potential to deny the skies using their SAM batteries become a critical consideration.
Oh, and their DF 21's can be quite a distraction too. It's not only for carrier strikes..
- 26 August 2011 at 14:27
- Ravi said...
Ajai Sir,
While I like the sound what you have mentioned in your article, I have read some contradicting report in Media. Time of India has mentioned that money needed to raise Strike corp is around 12000 crore, and worst, MOD has raised object to this saying its too expensive, could you clarify on the latest position!
- 26 August 2011 at 17:36
- VR said...
To anon@11:10 25th August:
Don't give credence to that idiot...his entire post, which he used to tom-tom his inside knowledge was/is factually incorrect. I posted a rebuttal and called his bluff...and as expected, he deleted by post.
Well, there is only that much one can copy and paste from brochures, I guess.
- 27 August 2011 at 13:35
- Arun said...
Dear Ajai,
I've read in the Hindustan Times that the MoD bureaucrats have returned the file for the strike corp citing high capital expenditure. They have asked the Army to re-submit their proposal. Has the MoD started the game of playing ducks and drakes with this issue? Is another "Himalayan Blunder" is in the offing?
- 28 August 2011 at 22:02
- chamyal said...
well as per this the new MSC is not happening soon..........
- 29 August 2011 at 07:06
- sivaraman m.r said...
It is encouraging news.My suggestion to the Army brass is that generally what India lacks is decisiveness at the top levels . I have seen it in my 40 years in Indian and International civil service and also at the UN in very high positions. So the strike corps should be commanded by the very best commanders pysically and mentally in top condiition.The battalions and the brigades as well as the divisions too.All the officers should be continously briefed on changing scenarios by the competent senior officers from the Diplomatic and civil service.
- 3 September 2011 at 15:05
We need airborne special ops to work behind the enemy lines in Tibet
- 3 May 2013 at 17:09


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WARNING: This doesn't work, however, on the Verizon Wireless R800x v2.3.2. Please update to v2.3.3 before rooting. - confirmed by paxChristos
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DooMLoRD - for the awesome rooting & unrooting scripts
CLShortFuse - SuperOneClick
Cl8rs - identified possibility for Xperia PLAY to use zergRush
XenonMD - confirmed that this works on the R800i
barlw - confirmed that this works on the R800a
Luniticus - confirmed that this works on the R800at
AndroHero - recommended the alternate method for pushing the Superuser.apk to /system/app for working around stability issues
amishxda - for updating paxChristos' script to work on more phones from Linux
Everyone else - who have confirmed that it works on many other phones
Please let me know any new information to smooth out the process. I'll modify this post to ensure it's a smooth one.
zergRush (no longer attaching due to new updates from the devs) - supports a large amount of phones
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Computer Optics: The Indestructible Lens
While we here at Computer Optics make lenses for all sorts of applications, we are especially proud of the products that we can provide for heavy duty and military applications. Since we manufacture everything in-house, we are able to take the time to really listen to what our clients want and build exactly what they need.
In the commercial lens industry, the consideration of cost and volume are important factors in how things are made. In the military industry, however, the ability to meet specifications is what matters most. We know that a fast and seamless transition from situational awareness to high detail is extremely important to our military clients, so we strive to be sure that our infrared zoom lenses and integrated camera systems meet those requirements. Military optical sights are designed to be used on the front lines, and they see a lot of action, so they need to be ruggedized. We are able to develop lenses that can withstand brute force and not incur any damage.
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A family entry called "Farm Life".
Shayna and her husband Casey are Farmers Shaynas Mom, Sue, is a Cow. The little Chick is daughter Casey Marilyn. I just realized what made the Chicks feet! HA! But I think this lil chick is ready for a nap!
Thanks a lot for the entry Shayna
Farmers really are Americas Bread and Butter.
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_FuryBull_330_ wrote:^ This annoys me so much how Six Flags is so cheap to not even put one more hour to a regular day in the summer. I miss those old 10 p.m days.
JackGlass wrote:It looks like Illinois will soon join California and New York as a $15 an hour minimum wage State. I personally don't have any opiniion on the higher minimum wage, if it's a good or bad thing. But John Duffy did mention in a 2017 confrence call, that Six Flags plans to absorb the higher wages instead of passing the costs onto guests.So these reduced hours do make sense, especially in States where the minimum wage is going up,
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Show Me Show Me
Show Me Show Me is an interactive show aimed at children of preschool age.
Featuring toys and a colourfully designed playroom, it is designed to enable them to develop numerical skills and an awareness of the world around them.
It is broadcast by the BBC and is aired on CBeebies with each episode lasting 25 minutes.
Show Me Show Me is presented by Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee, with each episode focusing on themes central to the lives of young children.
Toys are also featured in each episode which also involves an adventure as well as an animated section featuring Penelope the koala.
Previous episodes of Show Me Show Me can be watched via Youriplayer.co.uk, an on demand online service.
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As you've heard me complain, in December all medical practices get trays of food and/or flowers from different ancillary businesses, thanking them for their support in the past year.
So one busy mid-December morning a delivery guy dropped off a HUGE floral arrangement on the front counter. Since it was busy, and the flowers were pretty, the staff just left them there.
Oncology clinics are never cheerful places, but that morning there seemed to be a larger-than-usual number of patients and their families crying in the lobby. But nobody mentioned anything to the staff, so work went on as usual.
Sometime in the early afternoon a secretary took the flowers back to the break room, so the rest of the staff could enjoy them.
At that point they realized the side of the display that had been facing the lobby had a large note that said:
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An epic true story. This Tony Award-winning and celebrated Broadway musical is brilliantly stirring. A profoundly moving look at a sadly still relevant story of hatred rooted in the fear of those who are different, playwright Alfred Uhry and composer Jason Robert Brown brilliantly recreate the triumphs and failures of this historic real-life saga.
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Before your baby was born, you probably dreamed about what it would be like to hold and feed them. You may have already decided how you were going to feed your baby, but now that your baby is in neonatal care unit, you may need to adjust your plans.
Feeding can be a very stressful time for parents of premature babies. It is often a huge source of anxiety and concern. It is important to remember that all babies will develop at their own pace and should always be cared for as individuals.
In the womb, your baby will have got all of his or her nutrients and fluid via the placenta and umbilical cord. When a baby is delivered prematurely, he or she will need to receive these nutrients in a combination of ways, depending on his or her maturity and health.
This section of the website contains information about the different feeding methods that may be used for your baby.


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Makeup stays put when skin is properly primed. Set the stage for a gorgeous face with this multitasking primer, which also doubles as a SPF-infused foundation and a tinted moisturizer. Plus, it protects skin from the sun's harmful UV rays.
I purchase this in Dragee and use it in the Summer as my foundation. Being the cave-dweller (joke) that I am, it's hard to find products that match my skin tone, but this does just that. Plus it's got SPF so it's showing my skin lots of love. One of my favorite things about all Paul & Joe products is the packaging, the bottle this comes in is GORGEOUS and looks beautiful on my vanity.5
I like this product. Not the best tinted moisturizer I have ever used, but pretty good. It goes on smoothly, and the result is creamy and even. The problem I have with it is that it is a bit chalky, and it does not have the iridescent finish that I like in a tinted moisturizer. I plan to keep it, but I am not sure if I will re-purchase.4


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Consortium for Parasitic Drug Development and Developing World Health sign collaboration agreement
The collaboration agreement to develop new drugs is believed to be the first between a UK medical charity and international scientific consortium focused on neglected tropical diseases. Richard Tidwell, PhD, is the Director of the UNC-based consortium.
Reminder: Faculty members invited to "Coffee with the Dean" events
Dr. Roper will meet with faculty on Feb. 2 to discuss clinical topics, and Feb. 9 to discuss research topics. Please read on for more information and to RSVP.
Getting Promoted in the School of Medicine: Faculty Forums on Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure
Drs. Godley and Enarson invite faculty members to attend forums on draft recommendations for appointment, promotion, and tenure policies.
CGIBD Thursday Research Seminar Series
Jonathan Hansen, MD, PhD, to present at the Thursday, Jan. 26 CGIBD Research Seminar Series.
Bridge Funding Applications
The School of Medicine has opened a new round of Bridge Funding applications. Applications are due to Dede Corvinus in the Office of Research by 5 p.m., Feb. 3.
Unique partnership brings doctors to state's underserved areas
UNC Family Medicine recognized the need for more primary care physicians in the underserved areas of North Carolina. They took action to help address the shortage by creating North Carolina's first teaching health center, a partnership between community health centers (CHCs) and academic centers that train primary care physicians to provide care to vulnerable communities.
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Evaluation of surveillance systems: supporting improvements in public health practice
Public Health surveillance uses information systems to support outbreak control and programs to reduce disease in the population. This presentation describes the evaluation of two electronic public health surveillance systems used in North Carolina.
Motivational Interviewing: What, When, How & Why with Elizabeth Ross
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Hi all,I'm brewing my second extract kit tomorrow (Ferocious IPA from Midwest) and have a few questions...-My crushed grains have been crushed and sitting in a closet (ziplock) for about 4 weeks, will this affect anything? No worries, fresher is better but 4 weeks is not a problem-There is a bit of grain dust I can see in the bag, should I rinse the grains in the muslin bag prior to seeping?again, no worries. The dust is not going to hurt anything-Any need to rinse/wash/sanitize the muslin bag for seeping? nope-Is there an issue when I don't use 100% of the malt extracts provided? (even after heating in warm water, I can't seem to get ALL of the extract syrup out of the plastic jugs into the kettle)There will be an ever so slight reduction in gravity but not enough to worry about. If you want to pour hot water in the jug from the kettle to dissolved the last bits that's fine but I wouldn't work about it too much.Thank you!
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The two young men poignantly named their team "Don't Forget About Me," in honor of their great-aunt Phyllis, who has been diagnosed with an early-onset form of dementia with symptoms that closely resemble Alzheimer's.
For the past three years, Orange County residents Benjamin Siper, 17, and his 13-year-old brother, Zachary, have taken part in walks sponsored by the Hudson Valley chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Zachary recalled the family visit during which he first realized his aunt no longer recognized him; he was 11 at the time, and it had been a while since he had last seen her.
"I was really sad," he said. "She stared at me with a blank, sad expression on her face. I've known her my whole life."
The Orange County family's intent is to help raise awareness of and funding for this devastating disease, which gradually robs its victims of critical brain function, including memory and speech, and eventually leads to death.
Benjamin and Zachary, along with extended family members, have thus far raised approximately $3,000 for the Alzheimer's Association — all in their aunt's name.
"She has all but forgotten us," said the boys' mother, Risa Siper. "She's been reduced to knowing no one in the family."
Siper is clearly proud of her sons' efforts and notes that the family has found a good deal of comfort in their affiliation with the Alzheimer's Association.
"We felt like we were doing something for her," she said. "And for someone else's family, so they won't have to go through this."
Such efforts are sorely needed. According to the Alzheimer's Association, the disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and, among the top 10 causes of death, the only one that cannot be prevented, cured or, currently, even slowed.
The number of people with Alzheimer's will continue to rise as the baby boomer generation continues to age. According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are now 5.4 million Americans living with the disease; 1 in 8 older Americans has it.
This past summer's annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference highlighted new research that looks into the connection among certain illnesses, behaviors and brain health.
Researchers are also looking at some physical conditions as indicators of early stages of the disease — the time at which, it is hoped, new medications now being tested may be able to slow the disease's progression.
And the AAIC's findings point to the importance of public health campaigns to promote awareness of the connection between healthy living habits and their effects on brain health.
They discussed, for example, the connection between diabetes and an increased risk of cognitive decline, noting that older adults who had experienced episodes of dangerously low blood sugar — hypoglycemia — were twice as likely to develop dementia as those who had not. Talk to your doctor about avoiding Type 2 diabetes through healthy eating and proper exercise.
Two studies suggested that certain patterns of late-life drinking, including increased and binge drinking, may increase the risk of cognitive decline, sometimes significantly.
Additionally, variations in a person's gait — perhaps a slower or changing pace — may be another indicator of diminished mental function.
Poor sleep quality and quantity are also thought to be risk factors; researchers suggested that awareness of the connection may lead to strategies for improved sleep, leading to the reduction or prevention of cognitive decline.
Talk to your health-care provider about any concerns you may have, and go to alz.org for additional information.
Coming in Part 2: Promising new medications to slow Alzheimer's
Some physical conditions — such as diabetes, late-life drinking of alcohol, poor-quality sleep and even a change in one's walking gait — might be early indicators of Alzheimer's disease, recent studies suggest. Here, Orange County residents Benjamin Siper, 17, left, and his brother Zachary, 13, participate in a recent Walk to End Alzheimer's in honor of their great-aunt, who has a form of early-onset dementia.
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Remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, delivered at the press conference on outcome document of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan
Busan, Korea, 1st December 2011
Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
I would like to thank Minister Kim Sunghwan, and all of the Korean Government, for joining with us to make this event – and the global partnerships it represents – a reality.
Never before has there been such an inclusive and fully engaged process behind international development. I am pleased to join with Brazil, Russia, India and China and all the many others who have endorsed the Busan Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation – and thank them for their presence here and their commitment to making development work effectively.
The outcome document we have endorsed here in Busan is important, but even more important is the buy-in it represents – the global partnership we have cemented here today.
Developing countries have owned this process from the beginning. They have led the negotiations and set the priorities. Wide and inclusive consultations on this agreement began six months ago. 18 sherpas – elected to represent the low-income, middle-income and OECD donor countries; civil society and multilateral organizations – have taken the negotiations forward to reach the consensus we have today.
While we still have a lot to do, this document in my hand is a roadmap that will take us forward on an agreed path. It says we: "recognize that we are united by a new partnership that is broader and more inclusive than ever before, founded on shared principles, common goals and differential commitments for effective international development." these are principles we are all familiar with: ownership, focus on results, inclusive development partnerships, transparency and accountability to each other.
This is a new agenda. It is not about the sum of the parts. It is not just about aid. Each of us brings our history and achievements to bear on today's pressing challenges. As the Busan Partnership document says, we will: "strengthen and leverage diverse sources of finance to support sustainable and inclusive development, including taxation and domestic resources mobilization, private investment, aid for trade, new financial instruments, investment options, technology and knowledge sharing and public-private partnerships." And we will do this together.
We have the building blocks here. The endorsements that have been made over the past few days on ways forward to address issues as crucial as transparency, fragile states and climate finance show that we are already working together as never before.
1.5 billion people live in fragile and conflict-affected states yet no low-income fragile state has achieved any of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Despite 30% of Official Development Assistance spent in fragile states, results have been modest. Busan has seen the endorsement of a "new deal" that stresses that aid to fragile states should focus more explicitly on peacebuilding and statebuilding goals such as "legitimate politics", security and justice.
In Durban right now there are critical discussions going on with regard to climate – it is fundamental that we ensure that efforts to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change are fully integrated with development policy, finance and programmes. Busan has also produced a joint statement on expanding and enhancing cooperation between the public and private sectors to encourage inclusive and sustainable growth. The private sector has contributed actively over these three days and is committed to bringing their experience and resources to bear on development.
In our current economic crisis, we also know that effective institutions matter more than ever before- for OECD and non-OECD countries alike. Evidence in developing countries shows that an increase in institutional quality can produce large increases in income per capita by a significant amount- increasing GDP in some cases more than six fold. We also agreed that we must accelerate efforts to achieve gender equality.
I am proud that OECD is part of this global partnership. With our new development strategy, we are prepared to bring our full range of expertise to bear on producing results where they are needed most – to build better institutions and better policies, for better lives.
The United Nations Secretary-General, Helen Clark and I will be meeting shortly to discuss how our organizations will combine our comparative strengths behind this effort. We need to hit the ground running to start developing the frameworks that will make this partnership work.
>> Visit the official HLF4 website at: www.busanhlf4.org
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Carrot and celery sticks are traditionally served with Buffalo wings. You also can use ranch dressing as a dip.
- 4 large carrots, peeled
- 4 large ribs celery, trimmed
- 4 pounds chicken wings, (about 24), tips removed, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Danish Blue-Cheese Dip
- 1. Cut the carrots and celery into sticks; set aside.
- 2. Using a sharp knife, separate the chicken wings at the joint so you have a "drumstick" and a "thigh." Set aside.
- 3. Melt the butter with the Tabasco sauce in a small saucepan. Transfer it to a large bowl and set aside.
- 4. Heat the peanut and vegetable oils in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. When the oils are hot, cook the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. Place in the bowl and toss with the Tabasco mixture to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Serve the wings immediately with the carrot and celery sticks and dip alongside
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The YMCA developed the first nationally-recognized aquatics programs in 1931 and has continued to train aquatic leaders ever since.
Our aquatic leadership and certification programs provide you with the necessary training to become a lifeguard and swim instructor at any YMCA-YWCA in Canada or in the City of Ottawa.
|Bronze Star
recommended 11 years
|Bronze Medallion / Emergency First Aid
must be 13 years OR Bronze Star
|Bronze Cross
must be 14 years AND Bronze Medallion AND Emergency First Aid
|Standard First Aid and CPR C
|Assistant Water Safety Instructor
must be 15 years AND Bronze Cross
|YMCA Swim Instructor*
must be 16 years AND Bronze Cross AND Standard First Aid and CPR C
|National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
must be 16 years AND Bronze Cross AND Standard First Aid and CPR C
|LSS Swim Instructor
must be 16 years AND Assistant Water Safety Instructor AND Bronze Cross or NLS
|LSS Lifesaving Instructor
must be 16 years AND Bronze Cross or NLS
*To work for the YMCA-YWCA as a swim instructor, employees must have LSS Swim Instructors, or YMCA Instructor, or LSS Lifesaving Instructor. To work for the City of Ottawa, employees must have LSS Swim Instructors AND LSS Lifesaving Instructors.
For a complete listing of our aquatics programs and schedules, and to register online, please see our Health, Fitness and Recreation Program Guide.
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Today was the day I decided was the beginning of the flea market season. So in my winter coat, hat and gloves I schlepped to the flea market and made a brand new friend. A friend that gave me a blogworthy, fantastic deal.
I love this dress so much and the fabric is a very good quality. Because the original tags were still attached, I discovered the original retail price was $85.00. Yay!
This jacked didn't have the original tags attached. However, it was flawless and in near mint condition. I told her to go ahead and throw that in too.
What a steal! So that's $20.00 spent and I got two pieces that I can merge into my everchanging wardrobe that won't go out of style. I can wear the dress during multiple seasons throughout the year-no question. I can dress is up or down.
The jacket will look great as a layering piece going into fall this year and will be rockin' once I put a giant rhinestone pin on the collar.
Deciding that was all the money I could spend today I did pop on over to the Goodwill store and sent out good shoe karma to anyone who wears a size 8 1/2 shoe......see below for the reason why:


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Goddamn you, Gaerity. Look what you've done.Jimmy Dove
My name is Liam. Liam McGivney.Jimmy Dove
What are you, a detective?Jimmy Dove
I'm here to create a new country for you called chaos and the government called anarchy.Ryan Gaerity
You have me wrong. I'm not the destroyer, I'm the creator.Ryan Gaerity
You might want to mind your feet there, Liam. Betty's a very particular bomb. I hate guns. You fell for it. That wasn't the real trigger, this is.Ryan Gaerity
The real fireworks for Katie and Lizzy would be later. Why don't you just settle down with Betty, catch it on the telly. I wasn't expecting you so early. It's funny how things always work out for the best.Ryan Gaerity
Down the hatch, Liam. I'll be leaving you with my masterpiece. I'd love to show you how it works, but really there's no time.Ryan Gaerity
Did I catch you a bad time, Liam? (laughs sinisterly)Ryan Gaerity
Oops. I called you Liam.Ryan Gaerity
Is that you?Jimmy Dove
Or is it, Jimmy Dove? Much more lyrical than Liam McGivney. Much less Irish. Listen to me, Liam, I came here to bring you a gift.Ryan Gaerity
What gift is that, Gaerity?Jimmy Dove
It's the gift of pain, of course.Ryan Gaerity
You're the reason they died, not me.Jimmy Dove


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NorthStone Country Club is a private club located in Huntersville, North Carolina in the center of the NorthStone housing community. Convenient to Charlotte and Lake Norman, NorthStone Country Club is situated on 237 artistically landscaped acres. The P. B. Dye signature course was rated "Number One" by Charlotte's Business Journal. The Launch Academy at NorthStone is a state of the art instructional golf facility and offers programs for all skill levels. The Academy features an indoor/outdoor hitting facility complete with video, training aids and golf-specific fitness equipment. A variety of lesson options are available to take your game to the next level.
Besides the ultimate golfing experience, NorthStone Country Club offers Members four swimming pools, three Plexi-pave tennis courts, children's play center and picnic area. NorthStone offers a number of children's programs including summer camps, junior golf and tennis clinics, swim team and swim lessons, and a variety of teen activities. The Club serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
This development offers new and existing homes from the $180s - $400s.


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