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There was much news at the Metropolitan Opera on Monday night. For the first time in nearly 20 years the company presented Verdi's breakthrough early masterpiece, "Macbeth," in a stylistically eclectic, grimly effective and, at times, intriguingly playful production by the English director Adrian Noble, making his Met debut. As Macbeth, the baritone Zeljko Lucic, little known to Met audiences, gave an honorable and affecting performance of an intimidating role.
Yet the big news came from the artist whose excellence should by now be no news at all: James Levine. Two years ago Mr. Levine's poor health and reduced stamina were affecting his work. No longer. He looks much better and more fit, and is conducting with seeming focus and bountiful energy.
He opened the Met's season with his first "Lucia di Lammermoor," a vibrant performance that served as a reminder to opera buffs that Verdi would have been impossible without Donizetti to steal from. That point is now fixed with Mr. Levine's account of "Macbeth," which had its premiere in 1847, just 12 years after "Lucia." Like most other companies, the Met is presenting "Macbeth" in Verdi's revised 1865 Paris version, minus the ballet he was obligated to write for that production.
When Mr. Levine speaks of an opera he loves, anything from "Così Fan Tutte" to "Wozzeck," he often calls it a "great piece." That's the way he conducts "Macbeth," as a great piece, a supreme musical drama. Yet without diminishing the architectonic shape of the work, he is keenly sensitive to the vocal needs of the cast, ready in an instant to adjust the pacing, to coax the singer and orchestra musicians into beautifully coordinated execution of a lyrical phrase.
The orchestra sounded terrific. In ruminative passages the string tone was so velvety and nuanced that it was hard not to wonder, paraphrasing Shakespeare, "Is this the Vienna Philharmonic I hear before me?" But when red-blooded Verdian orchestral sound was called for, Mr. Levine summoned plenty of it, as in the final scene of Act I, where the horrified Scottish subjects of the murdered King Duncan call on the forces of hell to swallow up the killers. Once again, Monday night's performance by the Met chorus gave stirring proof that its new chorus master, Donald Palumbo, was a smart choice.Continue reading the main story
The production team, headed by Mr. Noble, was selected by Joseph Volpe before he retired as general manager of the Met. Working with the set and costume designer Mark Thompson, Mr. Noble has mixed modern and melodramatic elements into this nearly black-and-white, modern-dress staging. The action is played against a curved wall of tangled trees and gray skies. Black pillars rimmed with strips of Day-Glo white light move into formations onstage (sometimes with audible creaks), to shift the scene from battlefields to banquet halls.
Some touches of "Wizard of Oz" whimsy seem a little corny. When Macbeth sees the apparitions in Act III, a huge crystal ball rises from the floor amid stock melodramatic stage smoke as we see the haunted faces of the visitors from the beyond.
I loved the solution to the problem of depicting the witches. In Verdi's opera Shakespeare's trio of witches becomes a large female chorus, divided in three. This production's witches look like a coven of bag ladies in tattered coats and sloppy hats, with bulging purses and frumpy house dresses. Among their ranks are some young girls: the next generation. These witches are an eccentric, even comical troupe.
But Mr. Noble and his choreographer, Sue Lefton, in her Met debut, are taking cues from Verdi's score. In the first scene the witches sing an oddly gleeful chorus, as they anticipate the return of Macbeth. Here the witches actually dance, bouncing on their feet and looking rather dotty.
But if the witches were truly horrific, wouldn't Macbeth flee the scene, rather than picking their brains for knowledge? And in truth, the sight of bag ladies on a city street can be unsettling: They can seem pitiable and harmless, yet willful and scary.
With his husky build, shaggy hair and distracted look, Mr. Lucic conveyed Macbeth's inner doubt and driving ambition. He may not have brought a glamour baritone voice with classic Italianate colorings to the role. But he had Verdian style, singing with elegant legato and burnished sound. You wanted this Thane of Cawdor to be more menacing. But Lady Macbeth is the real villain in this story.
To appreciate the performance of the longtime soprano Maria Guleghina in the role, you must remember that Verdi wanted his Lady Macbeth to be "ugly and evil," and her voice to be "harsh, stifled and dark," as he put it in a letter. Though often strident, Ms. Guleghina's singing was chillingly powerful. Her sustained, full-voiced lyrical phrases may have been hard-edged, but they filled the house. And her blazing top notes sliced through the combined sound of the chorus and orchestra.
But I was bothered by her rhythmic carelessness, as she tried to get her earthy and unstable voice around Verdi's often ornate phrases. In Lady Macbeth's crucial sleepwalking scene, I wanted more tenderness and ethereal phrasing. Ms. Guleghina faked it.
She certainly embodied the character. In her opening scene, when Lady Macbeth receives the letter from her husband reporting the predictions of the witches, she is awakened in bed. And after her aria, that's where Macbeth finds her. Their tussling on the mattress makes clear that part of her sway over her malleable husband comes through sex.
As Banquo, Macbeth's comrade general, the bass John Relyea was excellent, singing with robust power, dark colorings and dignity. Macduff, who finally kills the tyrannical Macbeth, is essentially a one-aria role for tenor. The young New York-born Dimitri Pittas sang it with melting sound and dramatic urgency.
It was hard to resist the overall production and variable vocal performances when Mr. Levine was conducting the work so splendidly. I cannot think of another musician today who is both the conductor of choice for complex contemporary orchestral scores by Elliott Carter and Charles Wuorinen and the person singers and opera buffs want in the pit for an early Verdi opera.
Opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, after Shakespeare's play; conductor, James Levine; production by Adrian Noble; sets and costumes by Mark Thompson; lighting by Jean Kalman; choreography by Sue Lefton; chorus master, Donald Palumbo. At the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center. Additional performances on Friday and Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., with seven more performances in January and May; (212) 362-6000, metopera.org.
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Dear Carden Families,
As you have probably heard, one of our beloved 4th graders was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma this week. What you might not have heard is that one of our wonderful 3rd graders is currently battling cancer, in the form of Leukemia, as well. As we move forward with this school year, we would like to support these families during every step of their difficult journey.
We have created a form that will be shared with all families in the newsletter. Every time one of our community members purchases a gift for our two students who are "standing-up-to cancer", we ask that you enter your purchase onto the document. This will help people know what has already been purchased, and will give ideas for the kinds of gifts that people are giving. We would love to see a steady stream of care packages heading towards these two families, so that these children, and their families, are constantly reminded that they have our continuous love and support.
Carden of Tucson is also declaring Thursdays, "Stand Up To Cancer" Thursday. Students are invited to purchase Stand Up To Cancer T-Shirts and wear them with their uniform bottoms every Thursday. The following website raises money for cancer research and offers the youth Angry Birds t-shirt design that Carden has chosen for Stand Up To Cancer Thursdays.
Our annual Pennies For Pasta will be benefitting both Lymphoma and Leukemia cancer research. Thank you for helping to make Carden a supportive and caring community!
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Experiments with truth: 7/7/09
Original article at https://wagingnonviolence.org/2009/07/experiments-with-truth-7709/
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- The Honduran public prosecutor's office is investigating the deaths of two protesters shot in a scuffle with armed security forces at the airport in Tegucigalpa on Sunday, where tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered to await the arrival of ousted president Manuel Zelaya.
- Peru's largest labor union has called for a national protest from July 7-9, demanding the resignation of President Alan Garcia's Cabinet, the repeal of decrees Garcia issued to implement a US free trade pact and an independent investigation into the June 5th clash between police and striking Amazonian Indians. Garcia responded by authorizing the military to intervene in all labor and social protests this week.
- A logging crew turned back Monday after they were confronted by about 30 protesters who had erected barricades blocking the road to a timber sale in Oregon's Elliott State Forest.
- Transport groups in the Panay and Guimaras regions of the Philippines will go on a two-day strike next week to protest continued increases of oil prices and a controversial government order that significantly raises fines for traffic violations beyond the earnings of most drivers and operators.
- Although they never intended to set foot in Israel, the eight Free Gaza activsts who were apprehended at sea by the Israeli navy last week and then jailed in Jeruslam have been deported.
- Thousands of electricians went on strike around Ireland on Monday to protest government and employer efforts to cut pay during a record recession.
- Almost half of the more than 3,000 South African Broadcasting Corporation workforce is expected to start protest actions over wage disputes this week.


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Performance Details
Event 1600 Meter Run
Mark 5:44.01
Place 12th
Race/Results Page Complete Results
Round Finals
Heat 1
Team Bishop Moore HS
Native Country USA
Season Outdoor 2014
Level HS
Meet Date Mar 8, 2014
Date Added Mar 9, 2014
Grade 2015
Timing FAT
Personal Best? No
Season Best? Yes
Venue Lake Highland Prep, Orlando, FL, USA
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Retirement can mean whittling or checkers or solitaire or such. Or, for some retired athletes, it can mean swooping down hills or plunging into icy lakes. That's in "Advenure Capitalists," which starts its season Tuesday (Oct. 10). Here's the story I sent to papers:
By Mike Hughes
So let's say you've
finished that pro-sports career you dreamed of.
You've made big
money, drawn big cheers. Now what do you do?
How about plunging
into ice-cold water ... or zooming downhill ... or racing through the
wilds? Those are things people do early in the new "Adventure
Capitalists" season.
"They're all new
experiences .... You get to evolve," said Dhani Jones, a former pro
And sometimes you
invest in the company. "If 'Shark Tank' and 'Survivor' had a secret
love child, it would be 'Adventure Capitalists,'" said Jim
Ackerman, the CNBC programming chief.
Three athletes –
Jones, skier Jeremy Bloom and gymnast Shawn Johnson East – try
outdoor products, then listen to the pitch and sometimes invest.
"It's like a sibling rivalry, a little bit," Bloom said. "Shawn
and I trained for the Olympics, Dhani spent 11 years in the NFL, so
we are used to putting our bodies at risk .... There's no instruction
manual; we just jump on them."
These are type-A's,
in sports and in business. "We are always talking over each other,"
East said.
That may surprise
people who expect athletes to be one-dimensional. But consider:
-- East, 25. In the
five years since retiring, she's been a "Dancing With the Stars"
champion, written books and taken a long list of endorsement deals.
-- Bloom, 35. He
launched a big tech and advertising firm – something he was
prepared for: He's a Wharton grad, his dad is a psychologist ... and
his sister ran a Hollywood poker ring; she's being portrayed by
Jessica Chastain in the Aaron Sorkin movie, "Molly's Game."
-- Jones, 39. His
mom is a doctor and his dad was a Navy commander; he grew up in
Maryland (and sometimes Japan), but traveled worldwide.
He learned some
discipline ... and entrepreneurship. At Potomac events, "I was the
kid who sold water at the side of the road. My friend and I would
bring a wagon and sell water."
After prep school,
he wanted to choose a college for academics, not athletics. He
recalls seeing a pamphlet that showed the University of Michigan
symbol on top of a globe. "I liked the audacity of the school; they
basically said they ARE the globe."
So he went to the
school whose alumni include Arthur Miller, Gerald Ford, 21
billionaires and the unabomber. "I can go to New York City and
already know people," said Jones, who had a major
("self-representation") he fashioned himself. "Or to Sioux
But yes, they play
football at U-M. He was an all-Big Ten linebacker three times
(1997-99); during that stretch, U-M was 32-5, winning the Rose,
Citrus and Orange bowls and a national championship.
Then came 11 years
in the pros, the final four with the Cincinnati Bengals. "I look at
Cincinnati and all the things going on there.I see a real renaissance
going on that I want to be part of." So he's stayed there with his
love interest, plus two kids (4 and almost 2), a cafe (Bow Tie Cafe),
an investment firm (Qey Capital) and a creative agency
And he flies off for
"Capitalists," which can be risky. "That's what the hospitals
are there for."
But yes, some things
are scary the first time you do them. "He was freaked out riding
his first motorcycle," East said.
And quite upset when
he was supposed to try a cold-defying fabric. Jones was reluctant to
jump into the ice water ... so he was pushed in. "I popped out of
the water, couldn't talk, and then guess what happened? They pushed
me right back in." Sibling rivalries can be tough sometimes.
-- "Adventure
Capitalists," 10 p.m. ET Tuesdays, CNBC; season-opener is Oct. 10.
-- Opener reruns at
1 a.m. ET, then at 11 p.m. Wednesday, noon Saturday, 9 p.m. Sunday


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For Immediate Release
Despite $1.90 Pump Price, a Large Majority Americans Remain Concerned About Gas Prices and Oil Import Dependence
New Survey Shows Intention to Purchase Cars with Much Higher Fuel Economy
WASHINGTON - According to the latest Consumer Federation of America (CFA) energy survey, despite the decline of pump prices from $3.50 in April 2008 to $1.90 today, a large majority of Americans remain concerned, most greatly so, about gas prices (76%) and dependence on Middle-Eastern oil (76%). Moreover, in their next car purchase, they intend to buy a vehicle with fuel economy averaging five miles per gallon greater than the mileage of their current vehicle.
"The persistence of great concern about gas prices and dependence on oil imports shows a strong base of public support for significant improvements in motor vehicle fuel economy," said CFA Research Director and energy expert Mark Cooper.
"Despite pump prices averaging less than $2.00, Americans still plan to significantly increase the fuel economy of their cars when they make their next purchase," noted CFA Public Affairs Director and car expert Jack Gillis, longtime author of The Car Book.
Between February 2005 and January 2009, CFA has commissioned seven energy surveys undertaken by the Opinion Research Corporation. Each survey included a representative sample of more than 1,000 adult Americans and had a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points.
Each survey has asked the question: "Thinking about the next five years, how concerned, personally, are you about the following three issues -- gasoline prices, U.S. dependence on Mid Eastern oil and global warming?" As Table 1 below shows, public opinion on these issues has varied little. On both gas prices and oil import dependency, large majorities have expressed concern and majorities great concern (except in the October 2006 survey when great concern on both issues dipped to 48%). On global warming, from May 2005 (the second survey) on, a majority have expressed concern.
In April 2008 and this past month, survey respondents were also asked the likely gas mileage of the next motor vehicle they plan to purchase. Their response (sample average) was 30 mpg last year and 29 mpg this past month even though the price of gas dropped from $3.50 in April 2008 to $1.90 in January 2009. In both surveys, they reported that their current vehicles got 24 mpg.
Apparently, one reason they intend to purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle is their attitude towards future gas prices. Future car purchasers estimated that gas would be $3.07 per gallon (sample average) when they made their purchase, with only 7 percent saying it would be under $2.00. "Nearly all Americans expect gas prices to increase in the future," said CFA's Cooper.
"Unfortunately, consumers are going to be sorely disappointed when they look at the 2009 models. Currently, of the nearly 1,200 2009 models with an EPA mpg rating, only 1.4% get over 30 miles per gallon. Five years ago, there were more vehicles with over 30 mpg than in 2009 (20 in 2005 vs. 17 today)," said Gillis. See Table 2 below.
When asked whether they are driving more or less than a year ago, despite much lower gas prices today, 37 percent said less, and only 15 percent more, with 44 percent saying "about the same."
"At least to date, Americans view low gas prices as an aberration," said Gillis. "Expecting higher gas prices in the future, they are adjusting their driving habits as well as planning to purchase more fuel efficient vehicles," he added. "Stronger fuel efficiency standards not only respond to clear consumer expectations but will be critical to the survival of the U.S. auto industry," said Gillis.
Table 2
Totals for each year include all vehicles with EPA fuel economy estimates from 2005 to 2009. Combined fuel economy estimates were calculated using the EPA estimate of 55% city and 45% highway driving. 2005-2007 MPG ratings were converted to the 2008 EPA rating, which factors in faster speeds and acceleration, air conditioner use, and colder outside temperatures, using the calculator provided by EPA
Consumer Federation of America's Mileage Rating Scale (MRS) CFA developed the MRS as an easy way for consumers to identify better performing vehicles and to monitor industry improvements. This scale indicates which vehicles get "Excellent" mileage of 40 miles per gallon and above, "Good" mileage of 30-39 mpg, "Fair" of 20-29 mpg and "Poor" mileage getting under 20 mpg.
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While in Paris for fashion week, I was interviewed by Julia Knolle for Vogue Germany. We got to shoot the story in and around the Tuileries Garden (a public garden located between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement of Paris- near the shows and across from the hotels where all of the editors stay) with their photographer, Schnati, a German living in Paris who has a long history in blogging herself (her sister is Jessie from Journelles!)
I was able to wear my favorite Mary Katrantzou currency collection dress for the shoot. Look closely at the print on my dress; there are so many subtle yet recognizable icons and patterns. The metallic threads across my chest are reminiscent of European currency.
The entire skirt and bib of the dress is made of a web of crystals. The weight of that material makes the dress move like water as you walk. The weight of a dress says so much about the quality.
The Mary Katrantzou currency collection is past season but I found a few pieces of it that are still available (and on SALE)!


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Quick question: How are you with needles?
If you answered, "Not good," you'll probably want to skip this story.
Still with me? Then here goes:
On June 7, body piercer Bill "Danger" Robinson and sideshow performer/fetish model/pin cushion Staysha Randall broke the Guinness World Record for Most Body Piercings in a Single Sitting. From noon to 7:28 p.m., Robinson stuck 3,200 industrial strength needles (18-gauge, 1.5-inch) into Randall's shins, calves, back and arms, beating the previous record of 3,100 held by some guy in Texas.
I stopped by Inktoxicated Tattoos on West Tompkins Avenue around 1 p.m. to check on Robinson and Randall's progress. And there was Robinson, sitting beside a cart of needles, with E-Z Lube (to make the needles slide in easier) and gauzes (to soak up extra blood). He was wearing a green tank top, blue surgical gloves and white plastic arm covers. Randall, his pin cushion, was wearing a purple and white lace thong and red duct tape pasties.
They'd been going for about an hour, and they were only at needle No. 233.
"I want to get this done in six and a half hours," Robinson said. "It's not just about getting into the record books, it's about staying there."
Every time Robinson stuck a needle into Randall's right calf, her left leg kicked in agony. She was sober and, obviously, in pain. She couldn't drink (alcohol thins the blood), and she hadn't taken any painkillers or sedatives. She fought back by biting onto a paper towel covered in Saran Wrap.
"The plastic is so I don't destroy it," she explained. "Well, actually I already destroyed one. The calves are the most painful. My skin is really thick there, and we're going close to the Achilles tendon."
Next time you step on a fitting room needle or next time your nurse tells you, "Looks like we've got to do a little blood work," just remember: You've got it easy.


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Vascular Lab Tests
State-of-the-art non-invasive circulatory testing modalities such as:
- Venous Reflux study for saphenous veins (to check for leaky valves in the leg veins to determine the right treatment method for varicose veins)
- Venous Duplex (to evaluate the venous circulation for symptoms suggestive of blood clots in the legs for the painful swollen legs.).
- Carotid Duplex (for screening of stroke symptoms, to check for narrowing of the neck arteries without the use of any dye).
* Any of the above testing requires referrals from the primary doctor and copay, coinsurance and deductible do apply.


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I wrote a few weeks ago about four things the Cubs need to do to be a great (i.e., 90+ wins) team. I didn't rank those things in any order, but looking back it seems clear that one of those things is probably necessary for the Cubs to be a merely good team: namely, Lilly and Hill need to collectively come close to their performance from last year. So far, they have fallen far short, and that, more than anything else that has happened on this young season, makes me worry. I have to wonder if Lilly is nursing an injury since his velocity is down from last year; in Hill's case, I suspect the problem is largely mental (and perhaps a bit mechanical). Of the two, I'm actually more confident in Hill's ability to get back on track, though of course the Cubs seem to be dead set on preventing him from doing so.
There are, of course, some encouraging things about this Cubs team: the offense looks like it will be solid (i.e., at least league average), perhaps even good (i.e., top five in league, with Soto, Fukudome, and DeRosa providing nice support for the "big boys." Theriot still sucks, of course, but his numbers so far are low even for him—he'll improve. The bullpen also looks to be fairly solid, and will certainly improve as Howry finds his form. All of these good things, however, will probably be for naught if Hill and/or Lilly can't find themselves soon.
The Reds come into town tomorrow for a three-game set that will feature the following pitching matchups:
Tuesday: Fogg vs. Dempster
Wednesday: Harang vs. Zambrano
Thursday: Volquez vs. Lilly
Circle Wednesday, kids: that's a hell of a matchup. It is not, however, a new one, as Z and that ugly fat dude faced off FOUR TIMES last year! The Reds won all four games, but perhaps the Cubbies can start to turn that trend around. Still, a betting man would favor the Reds. The current Cubs have a collective 1.003 OPS off of Fogg, so let's call the first game of the series a Cubs win. No Cubs have batted against Thursday starter Edinson Volquez, so the Reds will definitely win that one. Projection, then: Reds win the series, 2-1.
EDIT: Apparently ESPN was wrong yesterday: Harang goes tonight and Fogg goes tomorrow night. I'm still betting on a 2-1 series win for the Reds.


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TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Named Corey Hart hitting coach for Dunedin (FSL), Donnie Murphy hitting coach for Lansing (MWL) and Juan Rincon pitching coach for the GCL Blue Jays.
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MIAMI MARLINS — Released LHP Troy Patton.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Claimed LHP Sean Nolin off waivers from Oakland.
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Normally I only run private photo tours and workshops but in July and August I'll have scheduled photo tours AROUND CAMBODIA. This high-end and exclusive photo tour will bring you from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap during the 8-day photo experience…
Scheduled photo tour/workshop July 14-21
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A 8-days photography tour / workshop, led by Siem Reap-based photographer Eric d Vries, is an unique opportunity to explore Cambodia. During this exclusive tour you will get the best out of the camera and with the personal guidance you will become a better photographer. Much time during the tour will be spend on several aspects of photography, like camera settings, composition and light. This high-end photo tour comes with critique and editing sessions.
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Bingo has been for ages the game that has gathered groups of friends, families or even strangers in a fun and lively atmosphere. This game that's believed to date back to around the 1990s is often associated with the elderly however it is enjoyed by people of all age-group. After someone mistakenly shouted "bingo" instead of "beano", the game went viral and gained its all-time name as "bingo". The game was also used by churches to raise funds before it became commercialised. This drew thousands of paying customers, which modest stakes helped the churches' needs.
The game soon reached the Bingo halls across the globe where people socialise and get a chance to win some cash. With the changes in interacting with each other, rise and popularity of social media profiles and also the great boom of the internet, bingo was bent to enter the online world. This made the game more accessible to many people who prefer playing the game anytime in the comfort and warmth of their home. This also led to more and more online bingo sites taking birth, with now over 350 that does not include international sites which allow players' from the United Kingdom to play alongside gamers from around the globe. This up-rise in online bingo sites has become something of a hobby that people participate online at home. The social element once found in bingo halls hasn't been overlooked as many platforms include a chat room function, through which players' can make friends and even celebrate their wins together.
The mobile industry didn't lag behind in this evolution as along with the great innovations, theyhave also implemented the possibility of playing bingo on mobile devices. This step has made the game even more accessible, where now anyone can enjoy their game anytime as well as anywhere. Technology has been a driving force in popularising bingo and promoting its spread over the years. Back in the days, bingo players had to daub their cards with colourful pens known as "daubers", however now with the auto-daub technology, this is done automatically. This has enabled many to enjoy the game fully without the fear of missing out on a number while also proving the liberty of playing other side games and even chatting. The auto-daub is an ingenious feature found at most online bingo sites such as BingoExtra, daubing the called-out numbers automatically for the gamers. Members at Bingo Extra can enter any room, purchase their cards and sit back to enjoy the game while auto-daub works its magic to the winning cards. The atmosphere and settings of the bingo rooms are now very similar because many bingo sites use the same gaming platform. However at Bingo Extra, players' can expect an exceptional and unique bingo experience since the site uses proprietary gaming platform. This means that Bingo Extra uses its own uniquely designed software that cannot be found elsewhere but only at their sister sites.
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I am a fiber artist, living 6 miles from Cody Wyoming, 50 miles from Yellowstone National Park, and 3 miles from Buffalo Bill Resevoir, where every morning I walk. We see everything from Grizzly Bears to the curious, sometimes loud Ravens. As an artist it is a beautiful place to be inspired.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
She is getting so big!
Several weeks back I went to visit my Grandkids, I was thrilled to get to watch this beautiful Granddaughter do her gymnastics. She has come a very long way from hitting her head on the kitchen floor doing a cartwheel to the balance beem. So proud of her accomplishments!
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For all those who think there aren't any good-hearted people around, our family wanted to say "thank you" to the anonymous individual who, on Christmas Eve, generously gave up his seat on an airplane bound for Fresno from Dallas, Texas, to our son, PFC Michael Mumby, U.S. Army Military Police.
Michael has been stationed in Diwaneyah, Iraq. He was granted a sudden leave a couple of weeks ago and was trying to surprise us. He left Iraq on Dec. 21, flew for two days through many countries and was able to arrive in time to be with his family at our local parish's Christmas Eve Mass at 5:30 p.m.
Because of this kind gentleman's gift, our son was able to arrive in time to celebrate with his family and friends. We were surprised, shocked and filled with joy and wanted to send a special blessing and say "thank you" to this extremely generous person, whomever he may be.
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How do you count words? Ashley Wagner discusses the question as part of our video on the number of words in the English language.
Definición de empapelar en Español:
verbo transitivo
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Cubrir con papel pintado una superficie.
empapelar las puertas de un armario; empapelar una habitación
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coloquial Someter a una persona a un proceso judicial o abrirle un expediente.
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HIV-1 and immunological changes during pregnancy: a comparison between HIV-1-seropositive and HIV-1-seronegative women in Nairobi, Kenya.
Piot, P
Ndinya-Achola, JO
Chomba, E N
Temmerman, M
Nagelkerke, N
Bwayo, JJ
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OBJECTIVE: To assess changes in the proportion of CD4 and CD8 T-lymphocyte profiles during pregnancy, at delivery and postpartum, and to determine whether HIV-1 infection affects the normal profile. DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of 416 pregnant HIV-1-infected women and an age and parity-matched HIV-seronegative group of 407 pregnant women were enrolled into a prospective study on the impact of HIV-1 infection on pregnancy. Maternal blood was obtained for lymphocyte subset determination at enrollment, delivery and 6 weeks postpartum. Whole blood sample drawn in EDTA-containing tubes were used to determine T-helper/inducer (CD4) and T-suppressor/cytotoxic (CD8) cells by direct immunofluorescence using monoclonal antibodies. RESULTS: No relationship was found between gestational age and any immunological variable. The CD4 percentage was lower postpartum than antenatally, in both HIV-1-seropositive and seronegative women, but this was not true for absolute CD4 counts. CD8 absolute counts and percentages were significantly higher postpartum than antenatally. The differences between HIV-1-seropositive and seronegative women in changes over pregnancy in CD4 and CD8 cells and their ratio, were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Our findings do not support a short-term synergistic effect of HIV-1 and pregnancy on the immune function as determined by T-lymphocyte subsets. PIP: The impact of HIV-1 on pregnancy was investigated in a prospective case-control study of 416 pregnant HIV-infected women and 407 age- and parity-matched pregnant HIV-seronegative women from Nairobi, Kenya. No relationship existed between gestational age (14-30 weeks) and any hematologic or immunologic variable studied. In both cases and controls, the CD4 percentage (but not absolute count) was lower postpartum than during pregnancy, while CD8 absolute counts and percentages were significantly higher in the postpartum period. The differences between HIV-positive and HIV-negative women in changes during pregnancy in CD4 and CD8 cells and their ratio were not statistically significant. These findings fail to provide support for a synergistic effect of HIV-1 and pregnancy on immune function. Further studies are needed, however, to assess the long-term effects of pregnancy in HIV-infected women, to determine the impact of pregnancy at different stages of HIV disease, and to establish normal and HIV-1-related T-lymphocyte subset profiles during the entire course of pregnancy in African women.


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I <3 U 2010 Hair, acrylic glass
An installation of hair on an acrylic glass made for Pyynikki swimming hall waiting to be reconstructed.
The piece was part of a whole culture entirety called Pää edellä.
In addition to the hair I collected from hair salons, I also cut hair myself from the bravest victims as a crafting material in a salon of my own, called the Super Style.


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Oregon City Enterprise, September 12, 1913
For four years, treasurer of Clackamas county, Enos Cahill died at his late residence, 80 East Sixty-eighth street north in Portland, at the age of 67 years, nine months, 12 days.
He was prominent for many years in the political life of the county and served as county treasurer for two terms, beginning in 1901. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. C. A. Clarks of Delta, Utah; Charles Cahill, of Oregon City, and Mrs. H. M. Long of Portland.
The funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church here Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Rev. T. B. Ford, officiating. The Masons and the Meade Post, G. A. R. will have charge of the services in Mountain View cemetery.
Morning Oregonian, Tuesday, September 9, 1913
Funeral of Enos Cahill Will Be Held at Oregon City Today.
Enos Cahill, a Clackamas County pioneer, ex-Treasurer and veteran of the Civil War, died Sunday at his home at 80 East Sixty-eighth street North, aged 68 years. The funeral will be conducted at the Oregon City Methodist Church at 2 o'clock today, Rev. Thomas B. Ford officiating.
Mr. Cahill was born in Ohio November 25, 1845 and came to Clackamas County, Oregon, 40 years ago, where he secured a donation land claim. He became well known in the county and served two terms as County Treasurer. January 5, 1862 he enlisted in the Eightieth Ohio Infantry and was discharged from the service August 25, 1865. He was married to Miss Millie Ray in 1877, in Washington County, and she died in 1898. Three children survive – Mrs. C. A. Clarks, of Utah; Charles Cahill, of Oregon City, and Mrs. H. M. Long, of Portland.
Civil War Pension Index: Cahill, Enos
I & F, 80th Ohio Infantry
1892 Oct 21, Invalid, Application: 931132, Certificate: 937671, Oregon
Name: Enos Cahill
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Ohio
Regiment: 80th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
Company: I, F
Rank In: Private
Rank Out: Corporal
Film Number: M552 roll 16
Name: Enos Cahill
Age at Enlistment: 19
Enlistment Date: 5 Jan 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Ohio
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company I, Ohio 80th Infantry Regiment on 13 Feb 1862. Promoted to Full Corporal on 23 May 1865. Mustered out on 13 Aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR.
Birth Date: abt 1843
Death Date: 7 Sep 1913
Death Place: Clackamas County, Oregon
Sources: Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio, Research by Harold Slavik


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Ahead of Saturday's League One fixture v Oxford United at the Crown Oil Arena, we take a look back at a previous meeting there between the two sides.
Dale were 3-0 winners over the U's on Saturday 1st March 2014, thanks to a Scott Hogan hat-trick, albeit with a little help from Peter Vincenti.
Hogan claimed a touch on the line from a Vincenti header, which was destined for the back of the net, to open the scoring on half-time.
Five minutes after the break, he took on a number of men before beating the goalkeeper to add a second, and netted his third on the turn from eight-yards shortly after the hour mark to claim the three points for Rochdale, moving Keith Hill's side to within a point of top spot in the Sky Bet League Two table.
Dale XI: Lillis, Rafferty, Lancashire, O'Connell, Done, Cavanagh, Rose, Allen, Vincenti, Henderson, Hogan.
Subs: Thomson, Eastham, Kennedy, Donnelly, Gray, Porter, Bunney.
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Creating Curls and Waves
When you think of using a flat iron, you probably don't think of creating a curly/ wavy hairstyle. Hence the name of the tool: flat iron. We typically think of flat irons as tools to achieve a flat, straight hair look. However, there are more uses for flat irons than we generally think of. It's actually completely possible to create curls and waves in your hair using you guessed it…a flat iron. To walk you through the process of doing so, we're sharing some of our must-know tips for doing this!
Getting Started
Like the start of any heated hair styling, it's important to begin with clean, dry hair. Additionally, before you do anything else spritz your hair with your favorite heat protectant product. This will help give you hair added protection and since you're going to be using a heated hairstyling tool, it's necessary to use.
Create Sections
Many experts and bloggers recommend breaking hair up into sections to make it more manageable. It tends to be easiest when you work your way from the bottom up, so leaving a small section of hair at the nape of the neck down and pinning up the rest. You know the drill!
Start Curling
Using your flat iron as a curling iron is simple! All you need to do is grab a small section of hair (about 1" or so) clamp down on the hair with the flat iron and twist it around just like you do with a curling iron. Since the flat iron is a bit…flatter than a curling iron most users suggest not curling to the very ends of your hair to avoid the ends developing a kink from the straightener. Rotate the direction you twist the hair/flat iron as you curl your hair to give the look a nice beachy type of look
Break it Up
Once you've curled/created waves over all your hair with the flat iron the curls may be a tad stiff looking, so to break those up simply run your fingers through your hair to loosen the hair and create a more natural curled/waved look. Once you've done that if you want to further streamline the ends of your hair you can gently run over your flat iron over just the ends again (using it in the traditional straightener way). Once that's complete just spritz over some hairspray over all your hair so it's sure to hold its place and you're done!
You probably didn't think using a flat iron to create curls would be so easy, huh? Well, now you know! Like every other hairstyle, it's giving you a break when you try it for the first time it may take some getting used to and a little practice. Have fun with it and experiment with rotating the flat iron in different directions, using different sized sections of hair, etc.
What do you think of creating curls/waves with a flat iron? Will you/have you give it a try?


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Nothing has been the same since Caleb Becker left a party drunk, got behind the wheel, and hit Maggie Armstrong. Even after months of painful physical therapy, Maggie walks with a limp. Her social life is nil and a scholarship to study abroad—her chance to escape everyone and their pitying stares—has been canceled.
After a year in juvenile jail, Caleb's free . . . if freedom means endless nagging from a transition coach and the prying eyes of the entire town. Coming home should feel good, but his family and ex-girlfriend seem like strangers.
Caleb and Maggie are outsiders, pigeon-holed as "criminal" and "freak." Then the truth emerges about what really happened the night of the accident and, once again, everything changes. It's a bleak and tortuous journey for Caleb and Maggie, yet they end up finding comfort and strength from a surprising source: each other.
I thought Leaving Paradise was great. It was well written and it is one of those books where you don't want to put it down. I can't wait to read the next one.
Reviewer Rating: 5 STARS!!
Reviewed by~Destiny Beaudoin (Student at Franklin High School)
~Thank you to the Time Bandit for the donation of this book to the Read for your future program!~


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The Apprentice Corporation is an intensive training program that cultivates advanced dance technique and leadership skills in teens ages 13-18. Members of this program have the opportunity to perform throughout the Atlanta community and on a yearly national tour. This advanced program takes place September through June in Moving in the Spirit's Believe in Me studio.


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Anniversaries are special milestones that you should never take for granted. It is the measure of how far you have come as a couple. No matter how long you have been together, anniversaries should still be a sacred thing between couples. While you may get old and forget the date from time to time, an anniversary should never go uncelebrated. Here are some ways to make your special date unforgettable every year.
Private Dining
Making it special does not mean you have to do something luxurious every time. Most of the time, it is the effort in preparation that matters the most. The thought that you made plans and never forgot about the date is already a plus. Reserve a Brisbane private dining room and have the place decorated in a way that reminds your partner of specific points in your relationship. You can go the cheesy route with rose petal trails leading to dinner in candlelight or go for a magical celebration in a well-lit garden.
Fun and Quirky
It is the little things that count the most. Sometimes, you do not even have to go out of your house just to celebrate your anniversary. You can set up a treasure hunt around the house filled with clues and games that lead to sweet reminders. Unleash your inner child and boost up on the creativity to make a surprise for your partner with the kids or some friends. Turn your bedroom into a fort and set up a makeshift theater where you can watch romantic movies over some freshly cooked popcorn.
Sometimes, it is much better to create moments that last than travel some place you might end up just exhausted and mad at each other. Always remember that anniversaries are important dates no matter how far you are into the relationship.


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PBM Graphics, Inc., is a leading commercial printing and packaging company in North America, producing educational products, publications, and sales materials for the healthcare industry and general commercial print for many other industries, as well as collectible trading cards associated with the entertainment and sports industries.
Assists Press Operator with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press. This includes inserting packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height, fastening reinforcing bars to offset blankets, and installing plates and blankets on press cylinders, using hand tools and power tools, to achieve pressure required for printing. Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools. Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools. Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press. Assist Press Operator by making necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.


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I have often felt that Alcoholics Anonymous and Science of Mind offer two mostly parallel yet often intertwining pathways to live a more fully awake, alive and aware life. The 12 Steps and the Steps of Spiritual Mind Treatment are codes to the hidden treasures of peace, clarity, simplicity and sobriety.
The overlapping and underlying wisdom from each of these extremely compatible spiritually based programs makes perfect sense to me, both separately and in conjunction with one another. Studying and applying the principles in tandem have connected the dots exponentially and geometrically for me. It is allowing me an ever deepening spiritual and sober life experience.
I casually mentioned to an acquaintance last summer at a week-long spiritual retreat and conference for the Science of Mind community that I would be heading over to the daily 12-Step Meeting. I was pretty jazzed that the Convention Committee had thoughtfully (in my opinion) incorporated a meeting into the agenda each and every day.
This acquaintance (a "normie," not an alcoholic) said he didn't believe in AA or in
12 Step Programs because it was not in line with our SOM teaching. He said that SOM is an affirmative teaching and why would I affirm I am an alcoholic, forever limiting myself to the joys of alcohol? He added that SOM is about healings and there is no
dis-ease unless it comes from my thought. I was somewhat stunned. I had never heard or thought of that. I had never questioned it.
So I questioned it.
This internal Q & A has become a deep, rich and personal exploratory voyage into my beliefs, understandings and devotion to these two brilliant programs. The programs and my exploration of them continue to enrich my life in countless ways.
What works for me is IDENTIFYING as an alcoholic but resolutely AFFIRMING that I am sober and I am gratefully choosing sobriety every day, one day at a time, right here, right now. I Am sober. I Am Sobriety.
Thinking, talking and sharing about this with other like-minded thinkers / seekers / path-trudgers is deepening my clarity, comprehension and connection.
I find answers only as I apply the principles, in the actions not the words. As I continue to ponder, explore and experience these important topics I am deeply interested to connect with others interested in doing the same.
I invite my fellows and my spiritual community to share our experience, strength, hope and our KNOWING that we are one in consciousness and support.
The questions I ask myself, I ask of you too:
• What do I believe about these two programs?
• Am I just restating other people beliefs or is this real for me?
• Is there truly alignment and compatibility?
• Are there areas where they collide?
• How do I benefit by practicing both AA and SOM?
What do you think?
In gratitude, harmony and support,


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: December 01, 2017
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Panasonic Corporation is working with Tesla Motors, Inc. to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules for solar panels at Tesla's Solar City factory in Buffalo, New York.
Panasonic's role will be to manufacture and supply PV cells and modules with unique heterojunction photovoltaic cells, combining a crystalline silicon wafer with an amorphous silicon layer. Products will feature industry-leading module conversion efficiency and outstanding temperature coefficient characteristics.
The collaboration will make optimum use of both companies' strengths to enhance the competitiveness of their products, generating a synergy effect between Panasonic's technological and manufacturing expertise in the photovoltaic business and Tesla's strong sales channels, rich creativity and market-leading, cutting-edge innovation.
The factory's production began in the summer of 2017. By expanding the scale of production capacity over time, Panasonic expects to reach production capacity of over 1 GW (GigaWatt) by 2019. Tesla is making a long-term purchase commitment to Panasonic for products manufactured at the Solar City factory.
This is an opportunity that's made to order for a career-minded individual who wants to make a difference and contribute to a more sustainable future based on renewable energy. Join this creative technology collaboration as it staffs up for initial production and grow with it as operations get under way and expand.
Currently, PESSNY has an immediate opening available for a
Shipping and Receiving Specialist.
The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for the flow and movement of materials and finished goods to and from the factory and offsite warehouse locations. The Shipping and Receiving Specialist must work quickly, productively and safely without error and consistently help meet production goals.
In this position, working a non-standard work week is required.
What You'll Get to Do:
Movement of materials and finished goods for all shipping and receiving activities
Management of required shipping and receiving documentation, bills-of-lading, customs forms and other documentation as required
Coordination of shipments and relationship management with strategic shipping vendors and freight forwarders
Management of offsite warehouse logistics and material movement
Unloading and visual inspection of all incoming materials
Crating, packaging and loading of all outgoing finished goods
Operation of material handling equipment (forklift, tow motor, etc.)
Continuous improvement of delivery, quality, efficiency, shipping cost and safety
Data control system management ensuring accurate material and product records
Participation with production teams to resolve production and shipping issues
What You'll Bring:
Associate's degree (vocational, professional, or advanced) in the field of logistics, supply chain, industrial engineering or equivalent preferred
Previous experience in warehouse maintenance, shipping and receiving, logistics planning, inventory management and crating preferred
Hazardous material handling experience preferred
Forklift experience required
Above average Microsoft Excel skills required
SAP experience strongly preferred
A high level of communication and organization skills required
Ability to physically lift heavy items required, up to 70 lbs.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving best practices
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Family like environment with an entrepreneurial spirit
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Rewards and recognition for great achievements
Growth opportunities for career development
Flexible work arrangements to help balance life and work
Competitive benefits and compensation package Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer . all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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You see a basketball player on court, like the nine others playing with or against him. You see him running, shooting, passing, and dribbling in the confines of the same dimensions as the rest. You see him sharing the same space-time continuum with everyone else.
Except that he isn't really there.
No, Kevin Durant is elsewhere. He isn't in the same dimension, the same area code, or in the same world as anyone else anymore. For the past few weeks, Durant has been in the mythical place that we call the 'zone'. That zone of genius, of sheer brilliance. Where Beethoven was in when he composed the Ninth Symphony, where Da Vinci he painted the Mona Lisa, and where Einstein proposed the Theory of Relativity. It's the place where the world's greatest authors write their masterpieces and the greatest architects lay out the blueprint for an iconic structure. And where the greatest athletes briefly become superhuman.
For the last few weeks, Durant has been physically on court but a part of him as been hovering above the rest to pluck down this genius into our everyday lives. We knew he had this potential in him, of course: Durant twice became the youngest scoring champion in NBA history, finished second in MVP voting three times in his career, and showed an aptitude for scoring efficiently like few in the game's history before him.
But this season, it seems that all the forces and incidents around him have produced the perfect moment for the perfect stretch of dominance. It was predicted that the Thunder would stumble and fail to stay on top of the ultra-competitive West once All Star point guard Russell Westbrook was ruled out after his surgery. Instead, Durant turned adversity into opportunity, and the 25-year-old has since almost single-handedly carried Oklahoma City to a 12-5 record.
We've seen special players in these zones before. LeBron James finds himself at this level in the playoffs seemingly every year. The Heat as a whole were locked in during their 27-game winning streak. And purely from the scoring standpoint, Kobe Bryant re-wrote the books of history in the stretch back in 2005-06 when he averaged over 40 points over two months scoring 81, 62, and several more 40 and 50 points per game.
Veterans of arcade or simulation basketball video games are familiar with this zone. The "He's On Fire" moment when a player heats up and no distance or defense is enough to stop him. Durant – who was already the league's leading scorer before his 'on fire' stretch – has been too hot to extinguish recently. Over his last 12 games, he has averaged nearly 38 points per contest, to go with 6.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. It was a stretch that included performances of 48, 48, 54, 46, and a triple double. He hasn't scored below 30 points in two and a half weeks. The efficient scorer – who is always flirting with the 50-40-90 club – is also shooting at 53 percent from the floor in this stretch.
Whether he is hitting three-pointers that are as easy to him as layups, slashing to the hoop for an unstoppable drive, or rarely making a mistake from the free-throw line, Kevin Durant makes scoring look easy. But for a young team where most players beyond Serge Ibaka – like Reggie Jackson and Jeremy Lamb – are still struggling with consistency, Durant is doing so much more. Apart from averaging career highs in points, Durant is also dishing out a career-high 5.2 assists per game and is close to bringing down eight rebounds per contest. He has developed into a decent defender and an inspiring leader to marshall this relatively inexperienced squad forward.
The result of his special zone is that the Thunder are back on top of the West and just another Pacer loss away from holding on to the NBA's best record. The combination of individual brilliance and team success – especially in Westbrook's absence – make Durant the favourite to win the MVP award so far this season.
But there is no 'Thunder' without lightning, and OKC will struggle to turn this regular season streak to post-season success without their lightning rod: Russell Westbrook. The team's championship hopes depend on Westbrook's healthy return and re-assimilation with the team.
For now, we should just sit back and enjoy genius in progress. Kevin Durant is in a different zone, crafting a masterpiece nearly every day, and creating a mosaic of masterpieces for his greatest-ever season.
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) --Astros fever has taken over the city of Houston from the youngest of fans to those of us who have been following the 'Stros for years.
"Sometimes the teachers have to say quit talking abut the Astros," said Brayden Blackburn, a student at Horn Elementary.
Everywhere you look folks are decked out in orange and blue and people all over town are looking for gear to wear.
"We have been busy after the Astros went to the World Series," said Ellyse Espinosa of State Line Designs.
Espinosa said orders of her original World Series design have gone through the roof.
"I know a lot of people were going to the chain stores but couldn't find anyutihng," she said. "We needed something fast."
Also, the ladies are even making sure the nails match the outfit.
"I'm getting the Astros baseball and the logo," said Teresa Ybarra.
Ybarra was at the Maldives Nail Salon in the east end on Navigation getting her nails ready for game day.
"It's just excitement at work at school," she said. "Every conversation is just Astros."
When it comes to what people eat at watch parties, bake shops like Dessert Gallery can't make Astros baked goods fast enough.
"They want cakes and they want cookies cupscakes and we're ready," said Sara Brook.
A 10-foot tall rooster, free hot dogs, head-shaving and pumpkin carvings: We've got all the World Series bases covered.
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On Saturday, May 19, Christ Church, at 6 Dane St., Kennebunk, will present a concert of lively Italian songs, followed by a delicious spaghetti supper. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. and supper will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Christ Church Music Director �Maestro� Warren King has gathered several excellent local musicians and singers, who will perform a varied program of Italian music for your entertainment, some classical, some not so much, and some just silly. As well as his own work on the piano, entertaining you will be flutist Diana McNulty and singers John Manzo, Schuyler White, Beverly Heald, and her daughter Jennifer Heald-Clapp, all highly polished professionals.
Congregation Moderator and Chef de Cuisine Dan Moisan will prepare an abbondonza banquet of spaghetti and meatballs with his own secret sauce, garlic bread, salads, and beverages and desserts. Reservations are available through the church office and website.
For both events together, the suggested donation is $20, or $15 for students and seniors. If you choose to attend just one event, the concert only is $15, or $10 for students and seniors; the supper only is $10, or $7 for seniors and students; children under 12 are always free for any event. Admission is open to all, regardless of ability to give.
Proceeds will benefit the missions of Christ Church, supporting the homeless, the hungry, needy children, battered women, refugees, addiction recovery, and disaster relief. The church cannot process credit cards, so please bring cash or checks.
The building is entirely handicap-accessible from the parking lot behind Town Hall, and also has a parking lot across Dane Street. For more information, please call or visit the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; call 985-4494; or visit www.christchurchkennebunk.org.


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Remember that recent post over on Tumblr that we made regarding a new live action Lupin III trailer, which was previously exclusive to viewers in Mainland China and Japan?
The wait to see it is now over, as it's available for viewing around the world via Yahoo Movies! The 2:30 minute footage shows off a couple of scenes from the film, including a silly dance / fight sequence between Lupin and Fujiko, Daisuke Jigen in a tight spot and Goemon totally kicking ass with his Zantetsuken.
While we cannot embed the video, feel free to visit either of the links below to check it out!
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News Briefs
Entire Class of '10 Placed in Top Three Dorm Choices
The Housing Lottery placed everyone in the Class of 2010 in their top three dormitory choices. 70 percent received their first choice, 23 percent received their second, and 7 percent received their third. These numbers are comparable to last year's, with 70 percent, 26 percent, and 4 percent of the Class of 2009 receiving their first, second, and third choice dormitories, respectively.
The Housing Office partners with Information Services & Technology on an algorithm that achieves the "highest rate of satisfaction" for freshmen, Robin Smedick, assistant director of undergraduate housing said. The goal is to place students in their top three choices, which has been done for the past two years.
Baker was the most popular choice, with 293 students selecting it as their first choice dorm. MacGregor House with 155 students, Burton-Conner with 130, and Simmons Hall with 113 followed for first-choice requests. MacGregor saw more requests this year than in previous years, Smedick said, as all of the slots in the dorm were filled with those who requested it as their first choice. Last year, only 57 percent of available spaces were filled with students requesting MacGregor first.
According to Smedick, the survey given to students after the lottery indicated that "size or style of room" was the most common contributing factor for those who chose MacGregor. It is likely that MacGregor was chosen because it is the most likely place to receive a single room, Smedick said.
The Adjustment Lottery opened Thursday, Aug. 24 at noon and will close on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
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A history of YouTube & Politics
On their politics channel, CitizenTube, the good folks at YouTube have posted a short four-minute video with highlights of all the big political moments (so far) on YouTube. It's pretty good stuff.
Mandate Media helps progressive political campaigns, nonprofits, and businesses integrate strategy with technology.Learn more about what we do and meet the team. However you're changing the world, we can help you win.
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Pompeo visited several Arab capitals in January, including in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in part to reassure allies after President Trump said he would start withdrawing US troops from Syria.
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'Take back over 800 fighters we captured in Syria and put them on trial,' Trump tweets, or the US might be forced to release them
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Qatar: Palestinian issue core stumbling bloc to ties with Israel.
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It expects to file its complaint in The Hague on Wednesday.
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"We are a people under occupation, which is the ugliest form of terrorism," Hussein al-Sheikh added. "We have the right to liberty and independence."
Acording to reports Ankara is still poised to acquire the weapons system, despite seeking a $3.5 billion deal to get the US Patriot missile defense as well.
Both Palestinians were hospitalized at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital due to the beatings.
By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV
Nasrallah referred to a report by IDF Ombudsman Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yitzhak Brick, who expressed doubts about the IDF's ability to wage a war. He said these are signs of Israeli weakness.
"The core issue between Qatar and Israel is the Palestinian issue," Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs said.
"Our enemies, America and Israel, want to create division among Iranians."
Twitter hid and then removed a tweet attributed to the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in which he cited an execution order for British Indian novelist Salman Rushdie.
By GIDEON KOUTS / MAARIV
Iran was at the center of the Warsaw conference last week and is the focus of the annual Munich Security Conference this week.
The shipment of suspicious shoes that came through the Kerem Shalom Crossing were sent to Hamas to examine.
By ANNA AHRONHEIM
India is also outraged at a terror attack in Pulwana in which 40 Indian Central Reserve Police Force members were killed.
ISIS holds only "one town" in Syria, Americans say, amid concerns that Iran will benefit from US withdrawal.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
The campaign, launched on Saturday on Twitter, is being waged under the hashtag "Normalization is Treason."
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander in January threatened Israel, which Iran does not recognize, with destruction if it attacks Iran, state media reported.
"Why do Pakistan's army and security body ... give refuge to these anti-revolutionary groups? Pakistan will no doubt pay a high price," Jafari said in remarks live on state television.
The official statement from Sochi included a 17-point statement that was released on Friday. The three powers discussed developments since their last meeting in Tehran on September 7.
By ZACHARY KEYSER
"Of course, there is nervousness. It is a process. Now the good news is that the journey has begun," U.S. Rabbi Marc Schneier said to CNN's Becky Anderson. "And that is a part of the process."
He said that being in Auschwitz had made him reflect to "strengthen the resolve of the free world to oppose that kind of vile hatred and to confront authoritarian threats of our time."
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Tips To Find The Perfect Hair Salon
Hair salons are very common in the market in the recent times as these salons will be giving a good care to the hair. When the hair is not maintained in a proper manner, it will be causing many unnecessary troubles to the person. Even though the local barber will provide a good beauty service, it will be advisable to choose the best hair salon to avoid unnecessary complications. Some simple tips that will ensure the best hair salon in the market is identified are listed below in an elaborate manner.
The first point to be noted in a salon is its reputation in the market. Next, it will be advisable to have a look at the employees in the salon as they should be trained and experienced in this field so that they will not be causing much trouble. Beginners will not be able to provide the perfect results at the initial stages so do not take a chance. It will be a fantastic idea to choose a salon that is gender specific. This will ensure the best results are obtained. The needs of the men and women will vary a lot so it will be a good idea to act accordingly.
The professionals in the selected salon should be aware of the latest trends in the market. Before starting any hairdressing, it will be better to ask some advice from the professionals or people who have a better idea about hair styling. This will ensure a wrong hair style that will not suit the face structure is not chosen. Finding a good salon will not be very challenging as the marketing for the business is done in a very elaborate manner. Whatever the work that is done on the hair, make sure it does not weaken the hair. Ask the best hair maintenance tips so that such problems do not occur.


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Russell Brunson, the internet marketing master as well as writer of DotCom Secrets: The below ground playbook for expanding your company online, claims that online marketing professionals could not invest sufficient to get customers, "the way to deal with the issue is to repair your sales funnel."
This is true on so many levels. A lot of on the internet marketing professionals get preoccupied with a lot that they disregard the essential elements of obtaining conversions from those potential customers that involve with them online. It's one thing to have an expensive internet site. Whilst it can be attractive, what exactly are you using the site visitors to your site making them want to keep engaging with you? You need to coax them and also maintain them interested and also this is exactly what sales funnels do.
Creating sales funnels or hacking funnels is a popular topic. What sales funnels do is to create numerous remedies that pave a course to get consumer conversions and generate income. Basically exactly what you make with sales funnels is to spark passion, offer worth to your potential customers as well as ultimately "capture" consumers. You develop a funnel when you ask your leads to decide into your mailing list. You can likewise produce a funnel by offering an on-line program, a free e-book or webinar. Developing sales funnels needs a great deal of time, work as well as competence. Success thwarts most on the internet marketing professionals who attempt channeling as a result of the lots of components that enter into it and also the different software program and tools should make it work. This is where ClickFunnels is available in. It is a tool that streamlines online marketing by providing users with pre-built funnel options for specific businesses on one system. With ClickFunnels, producing sales funnels is a fast and also very easy process. – clickfunnels shopify integration
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When you share your funnel making use of the Share Funnel URL with anyone, they will certainly have the ability to either add it right into their accounts if they have a ClickFunnels subscription or enroll in the 14-day complimentary trial subscription that ClickFunnels supplies via your Share url. Basically, you end up being an affiliate and make money just by sharing a web link.
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You don't have to be a ClickFunnels user to be component of its affiliate program. Subscribe is cost-free and as an affiliate you could get a ready-made affiliate funnel. This Affiliate Commission Funnel is a faster way to discovering brand-new ClickFunnels consumers and producing your personal repeating month-to-month revenue stream. It has a landing page, e-mail swipes and training. The only point you have to do is send out web traffic to it, and then let it do the rest.
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Many of McGregor's countrymen were distressed at the loss and allowed themselves some quality alone time…
Saturday's fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was less farcical than many "legitimate" boxing matches. It was competitive, more or less, for a few rounds, during which time Mayweather let McGregor punch himself out before taking charge and administering a beating.
Millions watched the fight. Some were hardcore fans. Some were "casuals." And there were others whose tastes were duly recorded without their knowledge or consent.
According to Men's Health, working with data provided by Pornhub, demand for Saturday's bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor was "so strong" that Pornhub saw a 21 percent drop in viewership in the United States. The same was true to a lesser extent in the rest of the world where traffic declined by 12 percent, slightly more than the 11 percent decrease in McGregor's native Ireland.
The fight was somewhat entertaining. But no one dreamed it would affect the wankers.
Pornhub's data indicates that U.S. traffic levels rose through the main event and peaked around 2:00 am, when the telecast concluded. It was a somewhat different story in Ireland. Many of McGregor's countrymen were distressed at the loss and allowed themselves some quality alone time.
Traffic shot up to 174 percent higher than average levels.
Millennials were the group most interested in the fight. The 35-54-year-olds who returned to Pornhub saw their numbers grow, whereas the number of 18-34-year-olds returning to the site after the fight declined by 26 percent.
"Perhaps the younger set was too busy," surmised Men's Health, "either celebrating or drowning their sorrows at the local watering hole" … too busy, it seems, to return to what they know.


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5MV Update History
maintained by Zeke
The next time I even think about making a content declaration that includes the word "tomorrow", HIT ME WITH A STICK. Ahem. Anyway, the new Ent fiver is mostly done now but not quite in time. So what I'll do is finish it tonight, then either toss it in with the Blabbed-About Event or do it first and the event as a Supplemental. And here, as a bonus for those who read the News page, is a free sample! This scene introduces a running thread in the fiver:
Archer: That Xindi database from last week (See? We have continuity. See?) gave the location of a planet they visited.
October 2
And here's Five-Minute "Extinction."
I'll have to ask you to bear with me one more day for the event. It's almost ready, but I want to really get it right, and if I rushed to finish by tonight it wouldn't be. I'm sorry I stated a timeline I couldn't keep.
October 3 and 4
Here, at last, is the promised event of this week: a major expansion of our Babylon 5 content, and changes in Sci-Fivers to go with it. Here's the run-down:
(Oh, speaking of Kira, she put in a lot of extra work on this event. She oversaw the editing process for the guest fivers and did all the boring parts of the HTML work. My thanks to her for this latest round of exemplary Site Managing.)
October 5
Taking a short break today before tomorrow's update, which will be quite a good one.
October 6
Kira here. Today's update is a double bill from yours truly: Five-Minute "The Price," which I started nearly two years ago, and my second venture into the Original Series, Five-Minute "The Lights of Zetar."
Also, a reminder to everyone to hit Zeke with a stick; you'll notice he used the word "tomorrow" in yesterday's update.
October 7
Zeke here. I've got a real treat for you today: Five-Minute The Fellowship of the Ring. This one's been waiting nearly two years, and this time the fault is purely mine, as it's almost unchanged from first draft... yes, I've been that bad with email response times. Fortunately, BR48 is a patient guy -- and, you'll find, a very funny one. Dig in.
In defense of my use of "tomorrow" yesterday, I knew Ki's fivers were ready to go, and with her in charge of the update, I was pretty confident it would be on time. However, I did say it, so I appreciate the various stick-beatings I've now received. I'm going to cancel that request now because it's hard to talk about the next day's updates without the word "tomorrow." ::: hums "Tomorrow" by Avril Lavigne :::
(By the way, you can go here for a sneak peek at my next Enterprise fiver.)
October 8
Here's Five-Minute "Rajiin."
October 9
::: borrows Phlox's pimp hat ::: Nan has a new comic up over at Working Title. Go read it. ::: returns the hat :::
October 10
No update today -- I've been catching up on some site business and trying to decide what to do about a couple of things. Be sure to come back tomorrow and Sunday, as there'll be new content both days.
October 11
All right, not new content both days. Today you'll have to settle for a cool link. Andrew Lipson has made some astonishing Lego sculptures, including five Escher paintings (!). You can find them here.
October 12
Happy Thanksgiving! Today's promised new content is my fiver of the Angel season premiere, "Conviction." I'm not planning to take on Angel on a regular basis (my last go at two simultaneous series didn't work out so well), but I love the show, so you may well see more fivers as the season progresses.
October 13
Okay, technically today is Thanksgiving, not tomorrow -- my mistake. (And happy Columbus Day to our American readers.) Today I've got a new subsite FAQ up, this time for Sci-Fivers.
October 14
5MV just celebrated two big milestones; one was due to happen today, and we timed the other to coincide with it. First of all, we just got our quarter millionth hit! I think that's a pretty good total for just over three years online, and I'm deeply grateful to all who have helped us get there. Readers, that would be you. I also extend my personal thanks to Marc, IJD, Derek, and most especially Kira for their tremendous and continuing contributions -- I couldn't do this without you guys. I don't need to list the dozens of other people who've been of help to me and to 5MV. You know who you are, and I thank you.
The other big event is about Five-Minute Next Gen, which today both attains and surpasses the 50% series coverage mark. The two fivers by which it does so are Marc's "Contagion" and Nic Corelli's "Phantasms." I did my whole hooray-for-5MNG spiel just last month for the two-year anniversary, so I won't trot it out again, but suffice to say I'm very proud to see this subsite reach the 50% mark. Enjoy the fivers (Marc's will ring a lot of bells for PC owners).
October 15
Nan has a new hub site which links to her other sites, including 5MSG. You might like to drop by.
October 16
Here's a preview from the upcoming Enterprise fiver "Impulse":
Mayweather: This asteroid here is big enough to mine Trellium-D from. Want to do that now, or blow up the lab a few more times first?
And here's one from "Exile":
T'Pol: I've been analyzing the anomaly location data and I have a theory. I believe there is a second sphere.
I had a few minor items to mention, but right now the only one that comes to mind is that I really want this T-shirt.
October 17 & 18
Here are "Impulse" and "Exile," as teased. I'm declaring this both Friday's and Saturday's update, because I'm going to get onto that damn earlier-in-the-day schedule if it kills me.
(Update: Okay, the files are actually there now. Sorry for the delay... last night I somehow managed to upload every single file except the two actual fivers.)
October 19
Today's update is a very strange one. As you may know, I'm a huge fan of webcomics, and in fact I read far too many (on the order of 30 a day lately -- I really ought to cut back). One of my favourites is called Triangle and Robert. It's a bizarre strip with geometric shapes for characters and a fascinating, convoluted plotline, and it recently completed its fourth year.
That last point is the relevant one here. I wanted to do something for the occasion, and what occurred to me was the idea of a stats page. Some of the larger comics have fan-made stats pages that count and compare the number of appearances for each of the characters; why not T&R? So that, in fact, is what I did -- I whipped up a Triangle and Robert Stats Page.
Let me emphasize that this is not taking any significant amount of time away from Five-Minute Voyager or, for that matter, my schoolwork. I couldn't afford for it to. It's a very small page which will take very little time to update, and I only plan to do so once a week. But I wanted to make the link available, because Triangle and Robert is something definitely worth getting into, and I may as well see if 5MV's audience has any overlap with T&R's. Have a look at the stats page and see what you think. And if you have any comments, please do let me know.
October 20
No new content today -- I've got a really difficult assignment due tomorrow morning.
October 21
Sorry, no content today either. There are a number of things in progress but none actually ready to go. By the way, since there's no new Enterprise episode this week, I'll be continuing my catch-up of Season 2 with "Marauders."
October 22
New stuff's still not ready, but I do have a cool link to hold you over. One of my favourite webcomics, Whale!, has been on hiatus for about a year now. I was pretty much resigned to the fact that it wouldn't be back -- but it is! I highly recommend dropping by and visiting the archives. Whale! is a lighthearted, fun comic in an Internet full of strips that take themselves too seriously.
Also back from hiatus is Random Axe of Kindness, which I linked you folks to a while back.
October 23
I've been advised of a couple of fivers which remain unblurbed and unlinked to, despite having been published. In both cases it was one of my updates, so the fault is mine. I've fixed the one at 5MVG (Five-Minute Armada); the other two, "Night Terrors" and "Equilibrium," will be supplied shortly. Sorry for the inconvenience.
I know you've been waiting longer than usual now for actual content. I'm afraid you'll have to bear with us. I have major school obligations right now (my honours project is due Monday after next), and Kira's still on her relentless quest to redefine the word "busy." Daily updates will continue, but they may be mostly filler for a little while.
On the plus side, I'll make the filler worth reading. On any day I don't have something 5MV-related to say, I'll link to a site I think you'll find interesting or amusing. Don't worry, they won't all be webcomics. And if you're really lucky, I'll get Kira to suggest some so you don't always have to put up with my ideas of interesting and amusing.
Don't misunderstand -- I'm not saying there won't be content, just that it may come less often than you've been used to lately. I've overtalked this, but I wanted you to be aware of the situation and the reasons.
October 24
Finally, new content! And this one's been a long time coming, too. Pteryx brings us Five-Minute Final Fantasy Tactics, Chapter 4, at last concluding her take on the game.
October 25
Today is one of those non-update updates. Go visit WHEDONesque, a group blog for all your Buffyverse needs.
October 26
Nothing new today either, though there's another fiver that'll be going up as soon as I hear back from the author. It's probably among those you're least expecting to see, too.
For today's link, since we're getting close to Hallowe'en, why not go check out ringworld? The Ring is my favourite horror movie, and never fails to scare the screaming weasels out of me, as Kira can tell you; what North American viewers may not know is that it began as an enormous Japanese phenomenon, in various novel, TV, and movie forms. ringworld is a comprehensive source for the whole series, with reviews, FAQs, and a full English transcription of the original Japanese film, among other things. Well worth a visit, whether you've already seen The Ring (and somehow survived) or want to get into it (and have NO idea what you're in for).
October 27
You're not gonna believe this one. Tate, who brought us Chex Quest, now brings us Chex Quest 2. Yes, they made a sequel. Apparently the earth somehow failed to swallow them whole for making the original....
October 28
Today's link: HomestarRunner (requires Flash). This is an original online cartoon show, and funnier than a lot of what's on TV. Well worth a visit. (Particularly noteworthy are the Strong Bad emails.)
October 29
One more link day, and then we're onto some new content. Want a quick way to check the local weather? Try Weather Pixie. The information seems accurate enough, and it comes with a cute pixelated girl (and sometimes a cat) in one of various possible outfits selected according to the weather conditions. Plug in your city of residence and see what you get.
October 30
Today is yet another milestone for Marc (his third in two months!). First 5MNG turned two, then it hit 50%, and now Marc has written his 47th fiver. That makes him the first person to do so besides me; all three of the other staffers are almost there, so it was a close one.
Marc's fiver is new territory for him in more than one way: it's his first non-Trek fiver and his first two-parter. Believe it or not, he picked Battlestar Galactica. The fiver is "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero," and you're sure to find it an interesting read. When you're done, you might want to drop by the comment thread to give Marc your congratulations. I'll give him mine here: nicely done, Marc, and here's to another 47.
October 31
Happy Hallowe'en! We at 5MV decided to do a mini-event for the occasion: each of the staffers picked an appropriate episode. Here are the first three:
(PS: Happy birthday to forumgoers Celeste and Standback.)
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