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- "You don't mean--you can't mean the people who live here? Dumbledore, you can't. You couldn't find two people who are less like us. And they've got this son--"
- —Minerva McGonagall[src]
4 Privet Drive is the street address of the home owned by Vernon and Petunia Dursley. They lived in this home with their son, Dudley as well as their nephew, Harry Potter, son of Lily Potter, Petunia's late sister and Lily's husband James Potter. Privet Drive lies in the village of Little Whinging, which is located in the county of Surrey, near London in the southeast of England. The neighbourhood consists of a number of almost exact replications of the Dursley residence - row upon row of executive houses for executive people.
It's unknown as to whether Dudley lived in the house with his family after he married.
- "While you can still call home the place where your mother's blood dwells, there you cannot be touched or harmed by Voldemort. He shed her blood, but it lives on in you and her sister. Her blood became your refuge. You need return there only once a year, but as long as you can still call it home, there he cannot hurt you. Your aunt knows this. I explained what I had done in the letter I left, with you, on her doorstep. She knows that allowing you houseroom may well have kept you alive for the past fifteen years"
- —Albus Dumbledore telling Harry Potter about the powerful magical protection Harry has while he calls Privet Drive home[src]
The Dursleys bought the house and started living in it in 1977.[1]
Albus Dumbledore first visited the house in 1981, delivering the baby Harry Potter to be put into the Dursleys care after the murder of his parents. Harry wasn't the only thing that Dumbledore left behind him on this occasion: he also invoked strong magic granting Harry absolute protection from Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters whilst he was at the house, as long as Harry could still call Privet Drive his home, until he came of age on his seventeenth birthday. As it happened, the Order of the Phoenix chose to move Harry to a different safe house - during the famous "Seven Potters" operation - a few days in advance of his seventeenth birthday, after which the magical protection was broken. Before the Order's arrival, however, Vernon Dursley was worried that the plan was actually a cover for a plot by Harry to "get the house". Harry scoffed at this theory, noting "Just in case you've forgotten, I've already got a house". Both Harry's words and his tone of voice silenced his uncle, who couldn't think of a good argument against that.
The Advance Guard assembled here when they came to take Harry to 12 Grimmauld Place in the summer of 1995, as did the members of the Order of the Phoenix who were part of the Seven Potters plan in 1997. The house was temporarily connected to the Floo Network by Arthur Weasley when the family came to pick Harry up to take him back to The Burrow for the remainder of the summer holidays in 1994. The fact that the fireplace was boarded up caused something of a problem, as wizards and witches aren't used to this sort of thing happening to their fireplaces and thus weren't expecting such an obstacle to be put in their path. In the end, Arthur destroyed the fireplace in order to get out, although he was kind enough to fix it before he left.
The home consisted of two floors. Inside, the house was, if anything, even neater than the perfectly presented gardens. Nymphadora Tonks in particular was moved to comment about how clean it was when she visited as part of the Advance Guard, although it has to be said that she is used to the walking mess that is her father, Ted Tonks. The downstairs consists of a living room, dining room, kitchen and hall. And, of course, the cupboard under the stairs (Harry's old room) which is full of spiders and just large enough for a young boy to sleep in. However, when Harry's first letter from Hogwarts arrived via Owl post it was addressed to "Mr. Harry Potter, the cupboard under the stairs". It is believed that Vernon then became frightened by the idea that the magical world knew how poorly Harry was being treated and decided to move Harry to Dudley's spare room to keep himself from getting in to trouble. The upper floor was known to contain at least one toilet.
The living room has a boarded-up fireplace, in front of which sits an electric fire, though it is unknown as to whether it was boarded-up before Vernon and Petunia moved in, or whether they boarded it up.
The kitchen is filled with spotless modern top-of-the-range appliances, including a wide-screen television, whilst the dining room has a sizeable table just large enough to hold thirty-seven birthday presents and a few plates of bacon and eggs.
The layout upstairs used to consist of Vernon and Petunia's room, a spare room, Dudley's room, and Dudley's other room (in addition to a bathroom of course). Dudley's other room (the smallest of the bedrooms) was given to Harry by Vernon in 1991 - not an act of kindness but an attempt to prevent him receiving his acceptance letter to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This didn't go down well with Dudley of course, but he couldn't manage to make Vernon change his mind. The plan didn't work anyway, as Rubeus Hagrid eventually appeared to put the letter directly into Harry's hand, but Harry was allowed to keep the bedroom anyway.
Inside his room, Harry had a bed, a wardrobe and a desk, and when he stayed there he kept his Hogwarts trunk there too. Hedwig lived in a cage set on the desk. The room also consisted of books, presumably Dudley's, which were never read and some of Dudley's old toys, many of them broken or beyond repair. The other main feature of the room was the cat-flap that Vernon installed in 1992 - this was part of his scheme to keep Harry locked in his room forever following the notorious Dobby-and-the-pudding incident. He also fitted bars to the windows at this time to stop Harry escaping - they only lasted for three days before Fred and George Weasley ripped them off with a flying car, but the cat-flap stayed for years. Presumably it was removed after Voldemort's defeat and the end of the Second War, when the Dursleys could safely return to their house without risk of attack. At this point, finally, they would also have been free of Harry forever, and it's likely that nothing in the world could make Vernon happier.
The back garden was of moderate, if not large, size but was extremely neat; the emerald-green grass was pristine and short[2]. A large tree grew near the tidily-trimmed green hedge, and on certain summer days the leaves would blow gently across the ground[2]. Roses grew in small plots on either side of the back door, and a small potted plant hung from a lantern by said entry[2].
A small wooden shed stood near the tree, right against the hedge, and was home to a rather large grey spider[2]. The Dursleys also had a moderately proportioned bench[2]
There also seemed to be a conservatory and a greenhouse located in the back garden, the latter of which Dudley Dursley threw his pet tortoise through[3].
In the front garden, the family grew Agapanthi and pansies[4].
Surrounding area
A little information is known about the immediate surroundings of Privet Drive. Wisteria Walk is nearby, and it's on this street that the Squib and Order of the Phoenix member Arabella Figg lives with her vast collection of cats. Magnolia Crescent is also in the area. A dark alley next to a garage runs off this road, and it was here that Harry first saw Sirius Black in 1993. It is also where he and Dudley were attacked by Dementors in 1995.
Magnolia Road, which adjoins Magnolia Crescent, runs down to a playground which contains a number of swings which have been broken by Dudley and his gang, with only one remaining in working order.
Known residents
- Harry Potter: "What's this?"
- Petunia Dursley: "Your new school uniform."
- Harry Potter: "Oh, I didn't realise it had to be so wet."
- — An example of how the Dursleys treated Harry[src]
- Vernon Dursley (1977–1997) (Co-owner)
- Moved in with his wife, Petunia and started a family together. Moved out during the Second Wizarding War.
- Petunia Dursley (1977–1997) (Co-owner)
- Moved in with her husband, Vernon Dursley and started a family with him. Moved out during the Second Wizarding War.
- Dudley Dursley (1980–1997) (Son of owners)
- Born to Vernon and Petunia, raised in this home, moved out during the Second Wizarding War.
- Harry Potter (1981–1997) (Nephew of owners)
- Left in the care of Petunia, raised in this house, moved out in July 1997.
The Dursley's nephew, Harry Potter, the son of Petunia's late sister Lily and Lily's late husband, James Potter, was delivered to the Dursleys on the front step the night after his parent's death. Professors Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall met at the front of the home, where they waited for the arrival of Rubeus Hagrid, who was charged with the retrieval of the baby Harry.
For most of his young life, the Dursleys, who felt Harry was a burden on their family, forced Harry to live in the cupboard under the stairs on the ground floor of the home. This was changed before the beginning of Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, when the Dursleys discovered that the school was aware of Harry's horrible living conditions.
Author's comments
- "I liked the associations with both suburbia and enclosure, the Dursleys being so smugly middle class, and so determinedly separate from the wizarding world"
- —J. K. Rowling's thought.[src]
4 Privet Drive is visually befitted to Vernon Dursley's status as a company director, big and square, but, as J. K. Rowling wrote, she unconsciously made it resembling her second house she lived as a child, which on the contrary was a rather small three-bedroomed, in the suburb of Winterbourne, near Bristol. She realised about it in time when she had seen Dursley's house built in Leavesden Studios. The precise reflection of Privet Drive depicted in her books, made her feel being in an exact replica of her old home, down to the position of the cupboard under the stairs and the accurate location of each room. Although she never described her home to the set designer, director or producer, this was yet another of the unsettling experiences that filming the Harry Potter books has brought her.[5]
She also admitted: "For no very good reason, I have never been fond of the number four, which has always struck me as a rather hard and unforgiving number, which is why I slapped it on the Dursleys' front door."[5]
- In England, a "privet" is "a very common shrub planted as hedges in suburbia." Those with privet hedges are said to conform to the suburban identity, and privets are characterised as boring and unimaginative.
- "Privet" also means "prohibition."
- "Privet" could also be a play on the word "private", as the Dursley's keep things like Harry living there 'private' against many adults ex. the Masons in 1992.
- By chance, "privet" is a friendly greeting in Russian, equal to "hello".
Behind the scenes
- In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, the Dursley's have a sign hanging in their home which says: "No wands used in this house".
- Also in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, in Harry's second year, the Dursleys install a security fence in addition to the bars on his window to keep Harry from escaping to Hogwarts.
- In the first film Number Four was filmed at a real house at Picket Post Close, Winkfield, Bracknell. In the following films it was recreated in Leavesden Studios.
- 4 Privet Drive is based on Rowling's own childhood home in Winterbourne, near Bristol.
- While the layout of the house has remained the same throughout the films, the interior design elements (carpet, wallpaper, etc.) have changed several times.
- In the first, second, fifth, and seventh films, the front door is black and has no windows. In the third film the door is white and has a large window.
- The house in the films is depicted as a semi-detached house, meaning that it shares a wall with the next-door neighbor. In the first film, the house had a next-door neighbour attached only on one side. In the subsequent films the house has next-door neighbours attached on both sides.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Motorbike Escape
- Harry Potter LEGO Sets
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- North Korea launched a long-range rocket that broke apart after liftoff
- Frida Ghitis: North Korea defied the world, and there is not much the U.S. can do
- She says the impunity of North Korea sets a dangerous example
- Ghitis: For countries such as Iran, there's more incentive not to give up nuclear program
Once again, North Korea has violated an important international agreement by launching a long-range missile. And like many times before, there is not much Washington or anyone else can do about it.
The brazen defiance of the North Korean regime is stunning. It's a performance that carries a strong message for the West and regimes that are contemplating the possibility of starting nuclear programs of their own.
It may be tempting to dismiss the importance of the launch since the rocket failed to go into orbit and disintegrated after liftoff. But North Korea succeeded in defying the world and managed to carry out an important test of its missile program.
Those who are paying attention to the unfolding drama in the Korean Peninsula include the leaders of Iran and those trying to stop Iran's nuclear ambition. Pyongyang's decision comes at a time when the West is preparing for new talks with Iran.
At the end of February, North Korea made an agreement with Washington to stop all missile tests and uranium enrichment in exchange for the United States to deliver 240,000 tons of food. (While the regime cannot feed its people, the budget for new launching pads, rockets and a huge military has not run out.)
Now Pyongyang has broken its word. It is claiming that launching a satellite into space is not a military test, so it does not violate the international agreement; rather, the event was meant to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of its founder and "Eternal President," Kim Il Sung. But that explanation persuades no one.
The United States and its allies warned North Korea to stop the launch, saying plainly, "Don't do it." President Barack Obama, in a thinly veiled message to Pyongyang and also to Tehran, warned that "treaties are binding. Rules will be enforced. And violations will have consequences."
It's not clear what those consequences might be. The U.S. says it will not deliver the food aid agreed to in February, but that further punishes a population living in misery. The true consequences of obtaining nuclear weapons, as North Korea has done, are becoming increasingly clear.
The North Korean dictatorship may just be the most brutal regime on earth, imprisoning, starving and isolating its people. Despite its self-acknowledged "responsibility to protect" victims of state power, the rest of the world tiptoes around the atrocities, afraid to provoke the unpredictable regime because it has a nuclear arsenal.
What the latest missile launch may be is a propaganda campaign, a show of force to consolidate power by Kim Jong Un, who took power in December after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il. The Kims have ruled North Korea since its founding after World War II.
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When we asked our Facebook friends to weigh in on the places their parents took them to as children - the places they take their children now, or maybe just remember fondly - the memories welled up.
Still going strong over the generations are businesses like Setzer's Hardware, The Schooner and Sartin's in Nederland, Jason's Deli, Rao's, McDougle's Shoes in Beaumont and Farmers Mercantile in Orange.
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What was I doing 10 years ago? Working as an implantable-pacemaker-defibrillator field rep - covering a 3-hour radius territory. I was on call ALL the time for hospitals, ERs, clinics, surgeries, pacer/defib checks - you name it - anytime, anywhere. I carried 2 pagers, 1 cell phone, and 1 hard-wired car phone. During the defib surgeries, part of my job (via my special computer) was to force a patient's heart into V-fib (so, basically, I killed people) so we could shock them out of it, via their newly implanted device - to make sure it worked appropriately, in a nutshell. So the stress level of my life at that time? Let's see...a 9.5/10.
Five snacks I enjoy. So easy, this is a gift! Red Velvet Cake. Chocolate Lava Cake. ["Velvet Lava Cafe" get it?]. Molten Brownies. Dulce de Leche Meringue. Straight up chocolaty things (little handful of bittersweet chocolate chips, a few finger-dips of Nutella, truffles).
Five things on my to do list. Oh shit (that's not part of the list). Get my hair cut by a professional (I've been whacking away at it myself for almost 2 years, just can't be bothered by an appointment, please!). Schedule routine mammogram and bloodwork that was supposed to be done in January (again, hate appointments and WHO wants to get boob squished to size of CREPE?; may as well just wait until next year at this point, solved!). Buy silpat (does it GET it any better folks?). "Brain Surgery" - this is on my list as a reminder to sew the ripped-open-head of my dog Wylie's stuffed-lover-dog (yes, he has a lover and we stay out of it; they're very happy together). "Let It Be" - this is something I always keep on my list as a reminder to try to be all que-sera-sera - and you know what? It works for crap.
Five things I would do if I was a billionaire. Make sure our families were taken care of for life. Do some crazy kind of something for our dearest friends. Give to my favorite animal charities so they could expand beyond belief and/or open my own animal sanctuary. Travel, travel, travel, travel - and during those travels - learn where my money would be best spent in leaving this world in a better place. Do what I love doing, in whatever form that takes.
Five jobs I've had. A counselor at a group home for schizophrenic adults. A roadie for a band (trivia: I once dated a dude who was a sound-guy for Nirvana). Program Marketing Manager. Global Education Manager. Physician Relations Manager. Bleh.
Five of my bad habits. I can't make appointments (duh!); if I do make them, I just call and reschedule, over and over. I get wild hairs up my ass (as in, OMG I THINK I SHOULD LEARN SPANISH IN 2 DAYS! And then, totally obsess - order the tapes, and then - nothing). I refresh my hotmail a ridiculous number of times a day, it's stupid; I'm just online TOO much. I despise shopping - and feel like I'm letting all womankind down because of it (though I do like kitchen-y stores). I talk baby-talk to my dogs - seriously, I can't help it - and there are no pills for it.
Five places I've lived. Denver, Colorado. Boulder, Colorado. Madison, Wisconsin. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Phoenix, Arizona.
Five people I'd like to get to know better. Okay, I wanted to put about 40 people on this list! This was the toughest part of the whole tag (and, btw, Diva - the only reason you were spared is because I still have another post where I was tagged by you!). Anyway - you're under no obligation to play, of course. Play if you like and tag 5 folks of your own, or save it for a writer's block day.
Gigi at Gigi Cakes (get ready to drool, her baking is gorgeous)
Lisa at Chocolate And (a lovely baker, check OUT her LAVA cake)
Jennifer at Thursday Drive (FANTASTIC writer, my dears, just go there and be swept away)
Laura at Hungry and Frozen (food blogger, entertaining writer, Nigella-worshiper)
Jennifer at Manager Mom (seriously, I'm addicted - she makes me spew my soda)
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are celebrating their homegrown baseball heroes as a record contingent of players from the country heads into the World Series with the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants.
Nine Venezuelans, including five with the Giants, will feature in the series starting on Wednesday, the most ever.
"It's the first time, but it had to happen one day. All the time there are more and better Venezuelan players in the major leagues," said Alberto Mendoza, who was among dozens of fans at a restaurant in Caracas celebrating the Giants' clinching win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series on Monday night. "Venezuela is a power in baseball."
Fans in Caracas cheered the Giants with shouts and toasting glasses of beer, in large part because the game's star was one of their own, Marco Scutaro, the veteran second baseman who was named the most valuable player of the series.
While the Giants embraced and jumped for joy on the rain-drenched infield, a Venezuelan flag was unfurled and held up by Scutaro's wife as he received his trophy.
Photos of Scutaro celebrating in the downpour were published on the front pages of Venezuelan newspapers. The sports daily Meridiano ran the headline "Venezuela Grows Giant."
Venezuelans playing for the Tigers are led by Triple Crown-winner Miguel Cabrera.
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He noted that this season Venezuelans have achieved various baseball feats. In addition to Cabrera's stellar batting record, Felix Hernandez pitched a perfect game for the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets' Johan Santana pitched a no-hitter.
Scutaro is the third Venezuelan to win the most valuable player in a major league championship series, following Jesus "Manny" Trillo of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980 and Eduardo Perez of the Braves in 1999.
Julio Venegas, a woodworker in Caracas, said his favorite team has always been the Yankees but he enjoys watching any major league team when Venezuelans are playing.
"I'd like the Tigers to win," Venegas said, adding that Cabrera deserves to be named the most valuable player of the year.
Many of Venezuela's players in the major leagues dedicate offseason time to their teams in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. Cabrera plays for the Aragua Tigers, Scutaro for the Caracas Lions and Giants' outfielder Gregor Blanco for the La Guaira Sharks.
Baseball has long been the most popular sport in Venezuela, sharing that passion with other Caribbean countries such as the Dominican Republic and Cuba. While the Dominican Republic boasts the most foreign players in U.S. Major League Baseball, the number of Venezuelan players has doubled since 2000 and this season reached 95, the highest in history.
Rivalries are also strong in the Venezuelan league, with games pitting the Navegantes against the Lions often drawing especially large crowds.
Games feature firework displays, Venezuelan snacks such as arepas — corn cakes filled with meat, chicken or cheese — and plenty of beer and whisky.
As for the World Series, Venezuelans appear divided, with many simply proud to have so many of their own headlining the series.
The Venezuelans playing for the Tigers and the Giants came up through a well-organized system of youth leagues in the country, where major league scouts often identify standouts as soon as they hit their teens.
The big contingent from Venezuela will give young players a motivational boost, said Manuel Suniaga, who played decades ago as a teenager and now sells hot sandwiches from a stand in downtown Caracas.
He said Scutaro's hitting streak has been especially thrilling because it shows that a player who might not have Cabrera's slugging numbers can still pull off a superior performance if he pours in enough spirit.
"The Giants are inspired. In the end that can give them a better chance," said Suniaga, adding that he won't miss a single game.


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Sprint hurdler Alina Talay was considered the best athlete of the Belarusian Indoor Championships in Mogilev this week (5-6), after notching up a sprint double in the 60m flat and 60m Hurdles.
The World indoor 60m Hurdles bronze medallist was never seriously challenged in the 60m Hurdles, winning by more than half a second in 8.01 – just six hundredths off her PB.
But competition in the 60m flat earlier in the day was fiercer and she was up against two of her 4x100m team-mates from the London 2012 Olympics – Yuliya Balykina and Katsiaryna Hanchar. However, no one could catch Talay after she got away to a blistering start and she won with a personal best of 7.35, breaking the 7.41 PB she set in the heats.
Fellow sprint hurdler Maksim Lynsha was another top performer. The Olympic semi-finalist won the men's 60m Hurdles in 7.68, just 0.06 away from his lifetime best.
European bronze medallist Aliaksei Tsapik successfully defended his national indoor Triple Jump title with a jump of 16.44m.
The men's 1500m held the audience in suspense from the beginning to the end. Siarhei Platonau tried his best to take command of the race, but Ukraine's Volodymyr Kyts wasn't ready to throw in the white flag. With a strong finish, Kyts won in 3:45.29 with Platonau a few strides behind.
European 800m finalist Maryna Arzamasava, a 1:59.30 performer at best, regained the national indoor title she won two years ago, clocking 2:04.25.
Heptathlon specialist Yana Maksimava, who currently leads the world in the Pentathlon with her 4624 score, focused on just two events in Mogilev, winning the High Jump by equalling her indoor PB of 1.90m, and setting a PB of 8.54 in finishing third behind Talay in the 60m Hurdles.
European silver medallist Volha Sudareva set a season's best of 6.60m to win the Long Jump, beating Olympic finalist Veranika Shutkova and national Triple Jump record-holder Kseniya Dzetsuk.
After recently breaking 19 metres for the first time in her career, Alena Kopets was an easy winner of the women's Shot with a throw of 18.73m. In the absence of double Olympic finalist Pavel Lyzhin, 20-year-old Michael Abramuk won the men's event, setting an outright PB of 18.74m.
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Selected results
1 Pavel Kanstaniuk 6.86
2 Aliaksandr Korzun 6.89
1 Mikita Yakauleu 48.74
1 Volodymyr Kyts (UKR) 3:45.29
2 Siarhei Platonau 3:45.91
1 Illia Slavinski 8:05.66
60m Hurdles
1 Maksim Lynsha 7.68
High Jump
1 Siarhei Haliashou 2.23m
2 Artsiom Zaitsau 2.20m
2 Kanstanstin Karpau 2.20m
Triple Jump
1 Aliaksei Tsapik 16.44m
2 Maksim Nesterenka 16.25m
1 Mikhal Abramchuk 18.74m
1 Alina Talay 7.35
2 Katsiaryna Hanchar 7.40
3 Volha Astashka 7.55
1 Yuliya Yurenya 54.06
2 Ilona Usovich 54.15
1 Maryna Arzamasava 2:04.25
1 Natallia Karieva 4:18.56
2 Sviatlana Kudzelich 4:20.85
1 Sviatlana Kudzelich 9:13.57
60m Hurdles
1 Alina Talay 8.01
2 Katsiaryna Netsvetaeva 8.53
3 Yana Maksimava 8.54
High Jump
1 Yana Maksimava 1.90m
Long Jump
1 Volha Sudareva 6.60m
2 Veranika Shutkova 6.36m
Triple Jump
1 Natallia Viatkina 13.61m
1 Alena Kopets 18.73m
2 Aliona Dubitskaya 17.87m
3 Vera Yepimashka 17.50m


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I strapped "The Boot" on my busted foot and headed out to a client meeting in Carefree, Arizona. I had just been given the news the day before that my right foot had suffered a double stress fracture of the 3rd and 4th metatarsals. The soft tissue stress reaction associated with the injury had me in pretty intense pain with a very swollen foot. I put on my best "good attitude" and down played the pain I was in so we could go about our business. The younger guy at the meeting, always one to bust my balls any chance he gets, said, "We've been working together for what…10 years now? I don't think I've ever seen you where your foot wasn't hurt. What the hell do you keep doing to yourself?"
Could he be right? I know it's an exaggeration but could this really go back that far?
The first time I went to the doctor with pain in my right foot I got no answers. It could be a stress fracture, it could be a bruise, it could be a chronic condition like gout or arthritis – was the report from the non-committal doctor. The X-rays showed nothing. They put me in a boot back then too, but the pain was even worse in the boot so I didn't wear it very long. That was over 10 years ago.
I know I have a protein sensitivity and occasional problems with gout. The pain can be intense. The pain can be so intense it can feel like a broken bone, sometimes worse. It can cause swelling and mobility issues. So here's the problem: How can I tell the difference?
Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that the injury I sustained over a decade ago was a stress fracture. A bad stress fracture that needed a lot of time to heal. Could it be possible that I've been chasing the same recurring injury for 10 years because I never gave it enough time to heal properly? I'm pretty stubborn, and I'll work through pain as long as I can if I don't think it's a serious injury. I do try to listen to my body, let it tell me when I need to slow down and when I need to stop…but a little pain isn't reason to stop. Not usually.
Talking to the doctor, it seems this is exactly the case. And the reason why it became a double stress fracture this time. The original fracture never healed completely and created a weak point allowing the crack in the adjacent metatarsal. The worst part about this news is that it feels very much like my current problem was brought on by my own stubbornness and stupidity.
Four pivotal weeks out of commission this Summer, and at least two more weeks of restriction before I can really start using it. Plans have been cancelled, time lost, my fitness has suffered and my cameras are collecting dust. The good news is the pain is gone, there are more plans on the horizon and I can begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Time to dust off the gear and make plans to get outside.
I have to let this injury heal properly, I can't afford to do this again. I want to hike, I want to climb, I don't handle the down time well.
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Fluoxetine belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for the treatment of depression and helps to elevate mood. Fluoxetine is also used to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as well as to treat the eating disorder, bulimia nervosa.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter, called serotonin, which is available in certain parts of the brain. Although you may start feeling better within a few weeks of treatment, the full effects of the medication may not be evident until several weeks of treatment have passed.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
Fluoxetine by Meliapharm Inc. is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. For brands that may still be available, search under fluoxetine. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options.
To treat depression, the recommended starting dose of fluoxetine for adults is 20 mg. After several weeks, your doctor may advise you to increase the dose if your symptoms have not improved. The maximum recommended dose of fluoxetine is 60 mg daily. Once your symptoms have been brought under control, the lowest effective dose of fluoxetine as prescribed by your doctor should be used to keep the symptoms from coming back. Your doctor may advise you to keep taking fluoxetine for several months.
For the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, the recommended adult dosage is 60 mg taken daily, although lower doses may be effective.
The recommended dose of fluoxetine to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder ranges from 20 mg to 60 mg taken once daily.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Fluoxetine is generally taken once daily, in the morning. It may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Do not take fluoxetine if you:
Do not take MAO inhibitors or thioridazine until at least 5 weeks after you stop your treatment with fluoxetine.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Allergy: Approximately 7% of people who take fluoxetine develop a rash or hives. Almost one third of these people need to stop treatment because of the rash. If you get a skin rash while taking this medication, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Bleeding: Fluoxetine may cause a reduced number of platelets in the blood, which can make it difficult to stop cuts from bleeding. If you notice any signs of bleeding, such as frequent nosebleeds, unexplained bruising, or black and tarry stools, notify your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor will order routine blood tests to make sure potential problems are caught early.
Bone Health: Fluoxetine, like other SSRI medications, may increase the risk of bone fracture, especially if you are a senior or have osteoporosis or other major risk factors for breaking a bone. Take extra care to avoid falls, especially if you get dizzy or have low blood pressure. Your doctor may monitor your bones while you are taking this medication.
Diabetes: Fluoxetine may cause changes in blood glucose control. If you have diabetes, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Your doctor may want you to monitor your blood sugar more carefully while you are taking fluoxetine.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Fluoxetine may cause drowsiness or dizziness, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these and other hazardous tasks until you have determined how this medication affects you.
Glaucoma: This medication may cause the symptoms of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) to become worse. If you have glaucoma, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Report any changes in vision to your doctor as soon as possible while you are taking this medication.
Heart rhythm: Fluoxetine can cause changes to the normal rhythm of the heart, including an irregular heartbeat called QT prolongation. QT prolongation is a serious life-threatening condition that can cause fainting, seizures, and sudden death. If you are at risk for heart rhythm problems (e.g., people with heart failure, angina, low potassium or magnesium levels), discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: Severe kidney disease may affect how fluoxetine is removed from the body and contribute to side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause this medication to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Your doctor may want to test your liver function regularly with blood tests while you are taking this medication.
If you experience symptoms of liver problems such as fatigue, feeling unwell, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or swelling, and itchy skin, contact your doctor immediately.
Low sodium levels: This medication may cause low sodium levels, especially for seniors, people who are dehydrated, and people taking diuretics (water pills). Contact your doctor if you notice symptoms of low sodium such as confusion, concentration or memory problems, weakness, or unsteadiness.
Psychiatric Conditions: Fluoxetine has been reported to cause manic episodes, particularly for people who have bipolar disorder. Signs of mania include extreme levels of energy, hallucinations, suspiciousness, aggression or difficulty focusing your thoughts. If you experience any of these, or if you notice these signs in a family member who is taking fluoxetine, contact your doctor immediately. You should be closely monitored by your doctor for emotional and behaviour changes while taking this medication.
Seizures: There have been occasional reports of seizures occurring with fluoxetine. Seizures are more likely to occur when higher doses of this medication are taken. If you have a history of epilepsy or medical conditions that increase the risk of seizures, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Serotonin Syndrome/ Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome : Severe reactions are possible when fluoxetine is combined with other medications that act on serotonin, such as tricyclic antidepressants and certain medications for migraine headache. Symptoms of a reaction may include muscle rigidity and spasms, difficulty moving, changes in mental state including delirium and agitation. Coma and death are possible.
If you are taking other medications, discuss with your doctor how these medications may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of these medications, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Stopping the medication: Some people experience withdrawal effects if fluoxetine is suddenly stopped. Withdrawal symptoms may include headache, difficulty sleeping, numbness, tingling burning or prickling sensations, nervousness, anxiety, nausea, sweating or weakness. Before stopping the medication, talk to your doctor.
Suicidal or agitated behaviour: People taking this medication may feel agitated (restless, anxious, aggressive, emotional, and feeling not like themselves), or they may want to hurt themselves or others. If you experience these side effects or notice them in a family member who is taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. You should be closely monitored by your doctor for emotional and behaviour changes while taking this medication.
Pregnancy: It has been reported that babies born to women who took similar medications during the last trimester of their pregnancy may experience adverse effects (such as breathing problems, seizures, trouble feeding, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying). There may also be a slight increase in the risk of birth defects if fluoxetine is taken early during the pregnancy. This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Some babies whose mothers took fluoxetine during pregnancy have had withdrawal effects.
Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking fluoxetine, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children. The use of this medication by children and adolescents may cause behavioural and emotional changes, such as suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
There may be an interaction between fluoxetine and any of the following:
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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She's "skinny" and smart, and now, Bethenny Frankel has opened up about how she used reality television as a vehicle to build and market her lucrative Skinnygirl brand.
The bold brunette — who recently sold her diet-friendly cocktail empire for a reported $120 million — hails from humble beginnings. She originally called a 700 sq. ft. Manhattan apartment home prior to signing on for "The Real Housewives of New York," but after experiencing mild success as a contestant on the short-lived "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart."
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"I didn't know where I was in my life," Bethenny said of her pre-"Housewives" reality, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "I was still taking the subway to events because I couldn't afford the $20 for a cab."
Following her initial reality TV stint, Bethenny accepted a position as a spokesperson for Pepperidge Farm, but was eager to make her own low-calorie brand dreams come to fruition.
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When approached by Bravo to join "RHONY," she turned the network down for two months — scared that the series would "ruin" the beginnings of the brand she was struggling to get off the ground,
Bethenny said she eventually realized a reality show could be the perfect vehicle to garner press for her ideas, and agreed to do the show after careful consideration.
"I went on the show single-handedly and exclusively for business," she told the mag. "I knew it was a risk and I had the most to lose, because I already had a platform. When I went on the show, no one was going on for business, no one had done anything."
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Bethenny developed an idea for a low-calorie cocktail, but had trouble selling the idea to the liquor business – a challenge the mogul mom was able to overcome with a little time and some elbow grease.
"No one was interested," she told the mag, of the discouraging response to her Skinnygirl margarita mix. "Instead of giving up, I said, 'I want this, and I know other women will want this, so I'm going to make it.'… Now, every company I pitched this idea to has either tried to buy Skinnygirl or has copied it.
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"I created a sub-category that never existed," she later added. "I wasn't an expert — I was just another person bothered by a 700-calorie margarita."
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What's normal anyway?
Bodybuilders in general are treated rather like zoo animals - a bit interesting, but definitely in a "wow, what a weird creature" kind of way. For FEMALE bodybuilders, this is multiplied a billion times. People don't comprehend why we want to do that, and have all kinds of odd preconceived ideas about what a female bodybuilder looks like.... none of them flattering.
A lot of women competitors aim to soften the reaction, or perhaps just to separate themselves from the "hardcore" bodybuilders, by calling themselves something else. Oh, I don't do bodybuilding, it's actually body sculpting (no, it's actually semantics, Sweetie). I quite like Figure Athlete as a description myself.
Anyway, whatever you want to call us, we're apparently a weird lot and I pretty much don't talk about the sport to most people I know, because I'm just over the horrified facial expressions and the stoopid questions. Whatevs.
So, yesterday I spent the day in the company of trainers, coaches and athletes, learning all about the application of genetic profiling to nutrition and training protocols to maximise health, performance and physique goals. More about that later, I'm still processing all the information... I was in good company, with Lindy and Lia there, as well as some elite athletes (including a young 2012 Olympic hopeful).
It was only after I left that it occurred to me, that when conversation around the room had turned to training, nutrition and sport, NOBODY had batted an eyelid at the whole female bodybuilder thing. There were some intelligent questions about pre-comp nutrition and training, and plenty of interest, but none of the wide-eyed "you do WHAT?" kind of reaction I've gotten used to. I'm sure that having Lindy, a world champion figure athlete, amongst us helped. But I'm still marvelling at how it was all just conversations between athletes from a range of sporting backgrounds, comparing and contrasting the different methods used from one sport to another and the challenges we face. Normal. I felt NORMAL.
Huh. Not feeling like a freak for once. Another defining moment.


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With everyone due back at Carrington for the start of pre-season in the next couple of days, one of the first players to be knocking on the manager's door will be winger Lee Martin. Martin has effectively spent the last two and a half years out on loan, enjoying spells at Antwerp, Rangers, Stoke City, Plymouth and Sheffield United in that period, and at 21 years old the youngster from Taunton will be keen to find out how he fits into the manager's plans – if at all.
Martin featured in just nine games for the Bramall Lane club in the second half of last season before succumbing to a knee ligament injury (injuries also curtailed or disrupted his spells at Rangers and Plymouth), but the Yorkshire club's rumoured interest in recruiting the player on a permanent basis suggests he did enough to impress Blades boss Kevin Blackwell. Should SAF decree that Lee's future lies away from Old Trafford and were Sheffield United to come in with an offer, would the interest be reciprocated? An interview with the Yorkshire Daily Post would suggest so:
"I'm still at United and it's a matter of going back on the first of July and speaking to the gaffer. It's all up in the air and nothing has been said yet. It's a bit weird and just a waiting game at the minute. I enjoyed my time at Sheffield United and would definitely go back if an offer came in. But it's out of my hands."
They definitely have a great chance (of achieving promotion to the Premier League). I think they have got one of the strongest squads in the Championship and with the gaffer, Kevin Blackwell, they've got a really talented manager. It's a massive club which belongs in the Premiership. They know they have to get there next season and after such a strong finish under Kevin they will fancy their chances."
Elsewhere, with the transfer window now officially open, a number of former United academy players are on the move. Former Reserves skipper David Jones is the most high-profile, leaving relegated Derby County to join up with former reserves team-mate Sylvan Ebanks-Blake at Wolves in a deal worth £1.2m. Goalkeeper Ben Williams has left Crewe to join Carlisle United (This interview with Radio Cumbria includes some interesting accounts of his time at United), while forward Eddie Johnson has rejoined Crewe on trial after being released by Bradford.
Meanwhile a more recent academy graduate seemingly has clubs fighting to secure his services. Ritchie Jones' contract with United officially expired yesterday and, as reported here last week, Swindon have offered him the chance to spend pre-season with them. The Wiltshire side face competition for the midfielder's signing though, with Burnley, Tranmere Rovers and Hearts of the SPL all showing interest.


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In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like the movie-going public that was treated to a hilarious preview of "Grown Ups" last night. If only all that basketball hadn't been in the way.
The epic battle that exactly one person in America desperately wanted to see turned out to be a bit of a dud, but thankfully L.A.'s beautiful people were out in full force to entertain us with their charms. We're so lucky to have them, aren't we? They're so funny and personable that it makes me want to spend all my money on what ever projects they happen to involved in.
The crazy part is that they all like each other as much as we like them. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade all watching basketball together is just like that movie they are all in ... only in real life! We should definitely go see that!
Sure, they're a little distracting to Phil Jackson, but then why did he invite them to sit on his bench? You'd think the guy had never seen a famous person before. Geez, Phil, play it cool.
Seriously, I have no idea what happened in the game, but Kobe Bryant's refusal to not laugh at Chris Rock so that he could concentrate on his stupid game is just unbelievably rude. NO ONE IS THERE TO SEE YOU, HOT SHOT!
I wonder what Dyan Cannon is doing right now....


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Here are a couple of links to two different PDF resources for E.W. Bullinger's Figures of Speech Used in the Bible - Explained and Illustrated
http://www.mediafire.com/file/yymmyijytht/Figures of Speech Used in the Bible - Bullinger, E W.pdf
http://www.mediafire.com/file/gtrmjyq2vy2/Figures of Speech Used in the Bible Explained and Illustrated - E_ W_ Bullinger.pdf
This one was a real eye opener when I first ran across it several years ago. I hope that it is helpful in your Bible studies.


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The former Liberal leader Jermey Thorpe is celebrating his 80th birthday today, though a big party in his honour at the National Liberal Club in Westminister actually took place last night. It was attended by over 150 people, including his political successors David Steel, Paddy Ashdown, Menzies Campbell and Nick Clegg. Nick gave the first of several tributes to the man who by common consent was the most flamboyantly charismatic leader the Party has had in recent times. Alas, he was brought down by the scandal of his trial in May 1979 on charges of conspiracy to murder, of which he was found not guilty. Nick said that Jeremy's witty but trenchant speech in favour of the then European Community in 1967 was the best political speech he knew, though he admitted he hadn't heard it live, as he was only a few months old at the time. I can vouch for the oratory power; Jeremy came down to speak at the Oxford Union when I was Secretary of the Oxford University Liberal Club and had the audience eating out of his hand.
After his downfall, he developed Parkinson's disease, which has left him physically wasted and wheelchair-bound, though mentally still remarkably alert, confounding the medical experts' predictions regarding his longevity. That is undoubtedly in large part due to the devoted care of his second wife, Marion, herself also now in a wheelchair. At the NLC party, the pair received a steady stream of well-wishers at one end of the magnificant Smoking Room.


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Winning means fame and fortune.
Losing means certain death.
The Hunger Games have begun...
I think at this point most of you have at least heard of the Hunger Games and probably have a vague idea about the plot. What's that? You say you've never even heard of it? Well, that's okay. To be perfectly honest, I hadn't heard of them either until a month ago. But it's high time you became acquainted, if I do say so myself. True, I don't know you, but I think there's something in these books for everyone to learn from.
Let me give you a brief overview of the plot in case you don't already know.
Katniss Everdeen is a sixteen-year-old girl living in District 12, the coal mining district of Panem. The fruits of the district's labors are all sent to the Capitol, in exchange for a meager amount of food. Every year the Capitol holds the Hunger Games, a televised event in which twenty-four children (one boy and one girl "tribute" from each of the districts) are thrown into a massive arena and forced to fight to the death. The day of the reaping has come, when two names will be chosen from the list of children ages 12-18. Katniss fears her name being drawn, since she has entered her name several times in exchange for more food. However, her name isn't drawn at the reaping. Her sister's is.
Katniss volunteers in her sister's place, and is shipped off to the capitol along with Peeta Mellark, the male tribute from District 12. As they prepare for the games, both Katniss and Peeta have choices to make, which will indeed be the difference between life and death. Compassion, or survival?
I started reading the first book in an airport in the Dominican Republic on the first of this month. Last week I completed the final instalment of the trilogy. And yesterday I watched the film. My feelings of excitement and anticipation were mixed with some nervousness. What if they do a terrible job staying true to the book? What if the acting sucks? What if my brother starts dancing a jig in the middle of the film and gets us kicked out? Well, perhaps that last one wasn't real big on my list of reservations. However I was somewhat unsure of how I would be able to handle the violence and intensity. I'm quite a squeamish person, and while there's a lot of things I can read about in books, I don't really want to be watching them on tv.
Surprisingly, the movie was incredibly true to the book. I was quite impressed with its accuracy. This is both a blessing and a curse, seeing as half the book was focused on the Hunger Games; The killing, survival, sickness, festering wounds, you get the picture. However, none of it was portrayed in graphic detail.
The most disturbing thing about this movie (and the books as well) though, is not the killings. It's not the fight for survival, the sickness or the wounds. It's that this thing, this world portrayed in the books, could one day be a reality.
I know, you probably are thinking I'm being overly dramatic over these books. We can't imagine living in a world where people could cheer and shout as children are filmed murdering each other in the most revolting ways. Even the most morally askew person can see that this is a hideous evil. But look at the state of our government already. Children are murdered before they can even see the light of their first day. The rich spend their money on trivial possessions but do nothing to help children who are dying of preventable diseases and hunger.
There's something Peeta says in the book that I really love.
"My best hope is not to disgrace myself and... I
don't know how to say it exactly. Only... I want to die as myself. Does that make any sense? ...I don't want them to change me in there. Turn me into some kind of monster that I'm not. ...I keep wishing I could think of a way to... to show the Capitol they don't own me. That I'm more than just a piece in their Games."
Maybe the world will never reach this state of depravity. I desperately hope not. According to some, it already has. But whether it does or not, I find Peeta's words quite convicting. How can a person seeking to do right by others and God keep the world from changing them into a kind of monster that they're not? If you know the answer to this, please let me know. I'm still trying to figure that one out. Reminds me of the Bible verse on living in the world, but keeping oneself separate from becoming like the world.
The Hunger Games has really struck a nerve for me. I would definitely recommend them to you, if you haven't read them yet. Watching the movie is okay too, but it really doesn't compare. If nothing else, read the books to find out what the big deal is. And to meet Peeta.
If you're interested in reading the books but don't know how to get a hold of them, message me and I'll send you a link to reading them online. (That's what I did. O.O ) Also, if you'd like to know more about the movie, check out this trailer.


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In the recent years, many major developments have been going underway in the Port of Beirut. One of the oldest in the Middle East, the port of Beirut is a major transportation route in Lebanon.
The volume of traffic going through the port of Beirut has been stable in the past couple of years. Goods are mainly coming from Europe and the Far East, exports are mostly going to the Gulf, Europe and the US.
As per Reem Anchassi from the Lebanon Opportunities magazine, "Lebanon imports almost ten times the amount it exports", which leads him to believe that traders must take advantage of this situation because shipping companies offer discounts to exporters that use empty containers
Competition to the port of Beirut comes not only from other countries, closer to the Suez Canal and offering 30% cheaper port fees, but also from smaller ports in Lebanon itself, where the charges are lower but infrastructure isn't always existent.
On the other hand, a lot of advantages tend to lead to the use of the port of Beirut. Lebanese rates are less expensive than these of countries like Syria or Turkey. It costs almost half to export a container from Beirut than to import it from any major port in the world, except from NYC.
To be able to become a major player in the Middle East maritime trade, the port of Beirut must become a transshipments port (a hub) and in order to achieve this goal it faces a couple of issues that needs to be resolved. The increasing bureaucracy and a weak internal market are the two major issues. In addition, transshipment ports should be on the trade route, which is not the case of Beirut. Solutions are being discussed by the Lebanese Chamber of Navigation, which proposes new Customs regulations. Some companies have proposed to extend the Lebanese shipping fleet. Expansion of the port and modernization of infrastructures are also underway. –(Albawaba-MEBG)
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Samoa Joe versus Sting for the TNA Heavyweight Title
Sheik Abdul Bashir versus Consequences Creed for the X Division Title
James Storm and Robert Roode versus Team 3D versus Abyss and Matt Morgan versus LAX for the TNA Tag Team Titles in a Monster's Ball Match with guest referee Steve McMichael
Taylor Wilde versus Awesome Kong versus Roxxi Laveaux for the Women's Title
Kurt Angle versus Jeff Jarrett with Special Enforcer Mick Foley
Steel Asylum Match with many X Division wrestlers
A.J. Styles versus Christian Cage versus Booker T
Kip James, Velvet Sky, and Angelina Love versus Rhino, ODB, and Rhaka Khan
We start off with a video package that details the history of organized crime in Chicago.
We are live from Chicago, Illinois and your announcers are Mike Tenay and Don West.
The giant red bird cage is set up as we see the arena and get the pyro.
Match Number One: Steel Asylum featuring Alex Shelley, Jay Lethal, Curry Man, Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt with So Cal Val, Jimmy Rave with Christy Hemme, Johnny Devine, Petey Williams, Shark Boy, and Super Eric for an X Division Title Match
The door closes and the match begins with the referee perched on the top of the cage to determine the winner. The bell ring and we have the wrestlers paired off. Dutt with a satellite head scissors to Rave. Williams with a kick and jaw breaker to Dutt followed by the spinning heel kick. Shark Boy tries to climb the cage, but Shelley stops him. Devine with a knee to Williams. Eric punches Devine and Devine goes down. Shelley and Sabin run Eric across the rope and he is probably not feeling super. Sabin with a drop kick to Eric off Shelley's back. Shark Boy and Curry man work against the Machine Guns. Sabin and Shelley with a missile drop kick and flatline combination to Shark Boy. Shelley and Sabin continue to work over Shark Boy and others join in but Devine misses. Now everyone works over Devine in the corner. Shelley and Sabin work over Curry Man. We see a triple suplex of Curry Man, Shark Boy, and Super Eric by Shelley, Sabin, and Rave. Williams with a side Russian leg sweep to Rave. Williams goes up the cage but Rave stops him. Rave and Williams are in the corner and Shelley and Sabin with a running boot and drop kick combination.
Curry Man sends Shelley into Sabin. Curry Man climbs the cage but Shelley stops him. Shelley and Curry Man fight on the top turnbuckle. Shelley with a jawbreaker on the turnbuckles and Sabin hits a drop kick on Curry Man. Shark Boy with a side Russian leg sweep to Sabin off the top rope. Williams climbs the cage while Super Eric with a clothesline from the top rope to the mat on Devine. Dutt and Lethal fight on the top rope while Shelley tops Shark Boy. Dutt sends Lethal into the cage. Dutt gets crotched by Curry Man and then he hits an atomic drop from the turnbuckles. Rave with a clothesline to Curry Man. Rave puts Shelley on the top turnbuckle and he sets for a superplex, but Lethal stops him. Lethal uses Shelley to climb the cage but Rave stops him. Lethal with a rana from the cage followed by a frog splash from Shelley. Eric with a clothesline to Shelley.
Eric punches Devine and then Eric with a double Death Valley Driver on Dutt and Devine. Eric climbs the cage but Shelley and Sabin stop him. Lethal pulls Sabin off but Sabin with a tilt-a-whirl back breaker. Shelley with an Ace Cutter of Eric onto Lethal. Sabin and Shelley send Eric into the cage wall. They turn their attention to Curry Man and make a wish. They do the same to Shark Boy. They move on to Rave. Shelley and Sabin pose in the ring because there is nothing else to do. Williams punches Sabin and Shelley. Shelley with a clothesline to Williams. Shelley accidentally clotheslines Sabin. Williams gets out of Sliced Bread #2 by Shelley and Williams hits the Canadian Destroyer. Sabin stops Williams on the cage. Shark Boy with a double Stunner from the top rope on Williams and Sabin. Rave hits Ghanarhea on Shark Boy. Devine hits a piledriver on Rave. Devine hits a suplex into a stunner on Lethal and then hits a moonsault.
Dutt and Devine climb the cage. Curry Man joins in. Curry Man with the Spice Rack. Curry Man pulls Sonjay off the turnbuckles and then Curry Man press slams Dutt into the turnbuckles. Curry Man gets to the top of the cage and climbs the underbody of the roof. Dutt gets up there too. Dutt pulls Curry Man off the cage and he hits the mat hard. Lethal climbs after Dutt and they fight under the cage with Lethal throwing a flurry of punches. Dutt is caught in the cage and Lethal escapes.
Winner: Jay Lethal
Don and Mike welcome us to the pay per view and they run through the rest of the card for tonight's pay per view.
We go to Jeremy Borash with Jim Cornette. Cornette says that this will be his crowning moment. There is a knock on the door and it is Mick Foley. Mick and Jim hug. Jim says that Mick is a big part of tonight's success. Mick talks about riding with the Midnight Express and then he is stopped before he talks about Sweet Stan. Cornette points out that Impact is going to be on HD. Cornette needs to talk to some of the Spike people in the building.
Angelina Love and Velvet Sky enter the office and they are looking for Jim Cornette. Angelina says that they wanted blue M&Ms, not yellow, green, or orange. Mick says hello to Velvet and Angelina. Velvet and Angelina do not like Mick's fashion sense. Angelina wants the M&M situation solved. Mick notices a blue M&M and considers their anger misplaced.
Match Number Two: Rhino, ODB, and Rhaka Khan versus Kip James, Angelina Love, and Velvet Sky in a Bimbo Brawl with Guest Referee Traci Brooks
ODB and Angelina start things off and they have some words for each other before ODB pushes Angelina to the mat. ODB with chops to Angelina followed by a boob splash into the corner. ODB tries for the fallaway slam but Angelina with a rake of the eyes. Velvet tags in and she kicks ODB and then she draws Rhino in. ODB punches Velvet and then Rhino is tagged in. Rhino with an arm wringer followed by an Irish whip and hip toss. Rhino sets for the GORE but Kip pulls Velvet out of the way. Rhino chases Kip around the ring. Velvet tries for a clothesline on Rhino and Rhino avoids it. Rhaka tags in and Velvet is able to tag in Kip. Kip and Rhaka get eye to eye and Kip grabs Rhaka by the throat. Then Rhaka grabs Kip. Kip chokes Khan but she goes with the testicular claw. Kip tags in Angelina and Angelina will not let Khan talk down to her like that. Khan misses a kick and then she puts Angelina in an arm bar. ODB tags in and she slams Angelina. Kip hits ODB with the make up case while Traci was distracted by Velvet. Angelina can only get a two count. Angelina talks to Traci while Velvet and Kip attack ODB. Angelina with a reverse chin lock. ODB with a belly-to-back suplex and Rhino is tagged in. Rhino punches Kip and hits a flying clothesline. Rhino with a shoulder into the corner and then he hits a belly-to-belly suplex for a two count. All six are in and the women eventually fight out of the ring. Kip and Rhino with punches but Kip with a knee. Kip hits a splash into the corner. Kip sets for the Fameasser but Rhino with a GORE for the three count.
Winners: Rhino, ODB, and Rhaka Khan
Lauren is in the back with Consequences Creed. Creed says that everything falls into place. Last year, he debuted at Bound for Glory. Now he has a chance to win the title. He does not appreciate the way that Bashir spits on the red, white, and blue. He tells Bashir if he does not love it to leave it. He says that the glory will be everyone's when he wins tonight.
Before our next match, a war veteran who received the Purple Heart comes to the ring to introduce Consequences Creed.
Bashir gets on the mic and he wants to say something to the man who introduced Creed. Match Number Three: Sheik Abdul Bashir versus Consequences Creed for the X Division Title
Creed with a somersault clothesline and then he throws Bashir out of the ring. Creed hits a somersault plancha onto Creed. Creed with a cross body for a two count. Bashir with a kick and forearm followed by a chop. Creed with a snap mare and clothesline for a two count. Creed chops Bashir followed by a forearm. Creed with more chops followed by an Irish whip. Creed is sent to the apron and Bashir with a knee lift and then he sends Creed into the guardrails with a shoulder block. Bashir hot shots Creed onto the guard rail and then he gets a near fall. Bashir trips Creed and hits an elbow drop for a near fall. Bashir with a gutwrench but Creed with elbows. Bashir with a knee to Creed and Bashir with a near fall. Bashir with a hard Irish whip.
Bashir with a chop and then Creed joins in and Creed misses a splash. Bashir with a body scissors to Creed and applies a sleeper at the same time. Creed gets to his feet and he gets a rollup for a two count. Creed with punches to Bashir and Bashir punches back. Bashir with a sleeper. Creed is able to get out of the hold Creed with a kick to the hip and both men are down. Creed sends Bashir into the turnbuckle and then he punches Bashir. Creed with a clothesline and back elbow. Creed with a back body drop for a near fall. Creed with a kick and then he presses Bashir into a gutbuster for a two count. Bashir with a jaw breaker but Creed with a forearm and spin kick. Creed returns to his feet and then he goes to the turnbuckles but Creed is crotched. Bashir with a rana from the turnbuckles but Creed kicks out at two. Creed gets Bashir on his shoulder but Bashir rakes the eyes and then gets a rollup with his hand on the ropes for the three count.
Winner: Sheik Abdul Bashir
Jeremy Borash is with Mick Foley and Mick is telling Jim Ross stories about Foley in a Hell in a Cell Match. There is a knock at the door and Awesome Kong and Raisha Saeed enter. Saeed wants to know where Cornette is and why Foley is here. Saeed says it doesn't matter. Foley says that is gimmick infringement. Saeed says that Kong will not be responsible for what she does to the two swine tonight. She says Kong isn't in a good mood. Mick says that Saeed needs a visit from Yurple the Clown.
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