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Stephen Morris, Peter Hook and Bernard Sumner remember singer
New Order and former Joy Division members Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner have been sharing their thoughts on late member and friend Ian Curtis on the eve of new biopic 'Control'.
The film – which centres around the life and suicide of Curtis, whose epilepsy and depression led to his suicide on May 18 1980 – has been both a deeply personal and upsetting reminder for his former members.
Each one has recalled the torment Ian Curtis faced when dealing with his epilepsy, at a time when the condition was little understood and often ridiculed.
"People thought he was on drugs because of the way he performed," Bernard Sumner explained to The Sun's Something For The Weekend, "but he never took drugs. He was just losing himself in the music."
Curtis was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1979 and the medication he was subsequently prescribed only added to his depression.
Speaking of his friend's turmoil, Stephen Morris added, "Looking back, I wish I'd helped him more. I think that all the time… But we were having such a good time, and you're very selfish when you're young. Epilepsy wasn't understood then. People would just say, 'He's a bit of a loony – he has fits.'"
Despite the painful memories the new biopic brings, Hook insisted the release of the film is a positive thing.
"I'm glad 'Control' shows how important Ian's role was in the band," he said. "He was the driving force who held it together when we were upset or down. He'd always inspire us to keep trying."
The film 'Control' will hit screens on October 5 with the soundtrack out on October 1.


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When the long dark nights, start getting shorter, and the short, cold days start getting longer, spring is right around the corner. I find myself not needing my heavy scarf and mittens, but still need a little something to keep the chill off my neck. This cowl uses a simple, yet striking stitch pattern and with careful weaving in of ends is fully reversible.
Knit with a very special skein of malabrigo Finito, this cowl is so very soft and decadent around the neck and in the hands while knitting!
One of my favorite parts of this cowl is that it is fully reversible! The stitch pattern is beautiful from both sides, although each looks ever so slightly different. You can decide which side to show, depending on your mood, or favorite side!
I hope you like it as much as I do!
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In just 33 days, Salesforce will once again host hundreds of thousands of attendees at its annual user conference, Dreamforce. People from around the world will make their way to Moscone Center to learn about leading companies and business solutions. The networking at this event is unrivaled, and it's always exciting to rub elbows with influencers, analysts, and thought leaders. We're looking forward to the best Dreamforce yet, and the following five things are peaking our excitement: 1. Connecting with our customers One of our favorite things about going to Dreamforce is the opportunity to connect with our customers at the Xactly Kickback. Dreamforce is an incredible conference, but the hustle and bustle of the event can become overwhelming. We make it a priority to provide a calm space for our customers to relax, recharge, and enjoy themselves, as a token of our appreciation for their business. 2. Visiting San Francisco Mark Twain once said, "the coldest winter I have ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." While he said this in artistic jest, the city is notorious for its temperamental temperatures - so check your weather apps ahead of time and come prepared to enjoy all of the wonderful things the city has to offer. 3. Participating in philanthropy Last year, Dreamforce made history by helping to donate 3 million meals for the hungry. The event not only provides a pathway for innovation in technology, but also keeps social corporate responsibility at the forefront of the conversation. 4. Checking out new booth designs We're always impressed with the out-of-the-box ways that companies decorate and attract people to visit their booths. The creativity is inspiring and the innovative designs add to the energy on the show floor. 5. Listening to keynote speakers like Jessica Alba This year's keynote speaker line-up is impressive, and one of the sessions we're really excited for is Jessica Alba's. She has successfully and impressively made the transition from actress to entrepreneur, and her organization, The Honest Company, which makes non-toxic home products, was recently valued at over a billion dollars. Her hard work has landed her on Forbes Magazine's Top 8 Women To Watch in 2015 list, and we're looking forward to the insights we'll gain from her talk.
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Being a filmmaker requires a passion for telling stories and transporting your viewers to the universe where those stories take place. It is no easy task to transform emotions into images and to paint a clear picture of what you want to convey.
The job of the filmmaker is not easy at all, but it continues to baffle the mind that some lucky individuals get paid to travel the world with their cameras, film exotic destinations, meet some of the world's most interesting people and all of this while doing that which they love most.
Here at Royal Holiday Jobs, we show you some of the coolest jobs for travelers. In this article we will focus once again in the world of media creation, taking a look at one of the world's most interesting jobs, especially when combining it with traveling.
There are many ways to break into the business of traveling or adventure filmmaking. You might work for a big channel's production department like in the case of HBO or National Geographic, or you may do it at a smaller scale like the folks at Outlander.tv who found a way to make their business profitable while at the same time bringing viewers something completely new and fresh to watch.
Mark Shea, the lead director, is a man who has been making films for over 20 years and traveled around more than 50 countries. In an interview to another website dedicated to online education, he talked about what it's like to live this lifestyle and how real stories are what inspires him to continue making films.
Many filmmakers enjoy focusing on the human aspect of traveling. Outlander.tv is famous for their documentary series "Meet the Locals" in which they interview a local person from a destination, to see what their life is like. This type of approach seeks to dispel the myths that are usually associated with certain places in the world. They want people to stop thinking of Africa as a continent of war and hunger and the Middle East as a place that only produces terrorists and oppresses women.
Meeting the local population at their home turf can give filmmakers some real insight on the "domestic experience" and take off their "tourist goggles" for a minute to experience what the real life is like in some of these places. Bars, restaurants and local places where people hang out and spend their time are great spots for inspiration, to socialize and to enrich your own traveling experience while you work.
Some tips to take up this line of work.
One of the greatest things about the technology of today is the democratization of possibilities for exposure. Years ago, it was impossible to the world to see your work unless you had connections with TV networks or worked directly for them. Today, all you really need is a YouTube account or your own website to start making a profit out of your video work. It seems like the only real requirement is to have quality content, and that is something great for both the filmmaker and the public.
Keep your gear to the basic necessities. Less is more when it comes to working out in the field. There are situations that will require some extra equipment, but unless you have a big crew with you or dedicated transportation, make sure that you can carry everything you need on you. Having less equipment forces you to get creative and grow as an artist.
Research and prepare accordingly. Your camera gear is not the only equipment you'll need on your adventures. Make sure you have the appropriate clothing and gear you are going to need. Research your locations thoroughly before you get there and avoid costly and time-consuming last minute adjustments.
Think outside the box. Go for the beauty that everyone is missing. Go for the shots that other aren't trying. Find the story that nobody else dares to follow. Think about how many travel programs and documentaries the media exposes us to. Is there anything else to tell? Is there a more compelling story? Go for the human element, you will be surprised by the fact that everyone has a story to tell.
The story should always come first. Always advance your stories and don't get carried away by the location. Pictures of Thai beaches are all over the Internet; it has been done and is not interesting. Beautiful cinematography is a great way to capture people's attention, but the story is the only thing that will keep them coming back for more.
Maintain your equipment properly. Depending on the place where you are working at, you must consider different things. Climate plays an important role on your maintenance decisions and it is very easy to forget because most people are used to keeping their equipment at home were is nice and dry. Losing your equipment due to poor maintenance is frustrating and it will seriously put a dent on your progress.


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As reported earlier this week, American's 30th anniversary promotion, Deal 30, consists of 30 frequent flyer deals, one every weekday, through May 27.
That's too many offers to review in these blog posts. And no doubt many of them won't be blog-worthy anyway.
But over the next five weeks, I'll be highlighting those Deal 30 offers that are either especially easy or unusually lucrative.
This one falls neatly into the "easy" category.
Offer Details
Through May 27, AAdvantage members can earn 3,000 bonus miles by completing all three of the following:
- Spend a total of $30 with the AAdvantage eShopping mall.
- Spend a total of $30 with the AAdvantage Dining program.
- Complete a flight on American Airlines or earn miles with an AAdvantage car or hotel partner.
Advance registration is required.
Deal or No Deal
If you're a moderately active AAdvantage member, this is an easy 3,000 miles for activities you'd probably engage in anyway. And perhaps a good reminder: If you're not already earning miles for dining and online shopping, you should be.
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Do you regularly earn AAdvantage miles for dining and shopping online?
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Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, Mad Brass, Black Star Drum Line, Brass Knuckles, Madison Brass Band
Breese Stevens Field 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
press release: Forward Performing Arts presents "Brass & Brats" featuring the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps on Thursday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m. at historic Breese Stevens Field. Part of the Make Music Madison Festival, this free event also features performances by Mad Brass, Black Star Drum Line, Brass Knuckles, and the Madison Brass Band.
Make Music Madison, an annual citywide, free, outdoor day of music held on the summer solstice, started in 2013. Make Music Madison turns the city into a stage and offers a full spectrum of performers the opportunity to display their musical skills.
Gates for "Brass & Brats" will open at 5:00 p.m. for this free event with performances starting at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available and families are encouraged to attend. Audience members may bring lawn chairs and are encouraged to mingle and enjoy the music in an open environment. Kids will get an opportunity to participate in a drum circle and see the musicians perform up close.
The Madison Scouts will be debuting their 2018 production "Heart & Soul" before they embark on their Drum Corps International competition season. Mad Brass will be playing excerpts from their show title "Get Mad, Get Funky". The Black Star Drum Line will engage the audience with their unique mixture of street beats and drum line antics. The three groups are youth performing ensembles of Forward Performing Arts.
Joining them will be Brass Knuckles led by Madison Scouts alumnus Craig Mason. Brass Knuckles is a brass quintet featuring two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba with percussion. The group plays a very wide range of musical styles, from Classical to Broadway to Pop.
Also joining will be the popular Madison Brass Band whose sound is rooted in the British brass band tradition. The Madison Brass Band plays both lyrical, flowing music as well as high-energy marches and also has a number of alums from the Madison Scouts.
This free family-friendly event encourages all ages to experience a night of great music, up close and personal. Food and beverages will be available along with a 50/50 raffle and merchandise. In addition, there will be a sweepstakes opportunity to win a Drum Corps International World Championship Experience in August 2018. All proceeds go to support the music educational initiatives of Forward Performing Arts.


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In this trendiest era where you get a wide assortment of fashion wears then why not flourish it all over the other categories like sports wear too!
Sports wear also needs to be spiffy that will let you stand away from the crowd. When you go walking or gyming take your own created trend so that people idealize your fashion and fashion is all about creativity.
Sports fashion especially Nike these days is setting up a benchmark and also undergoing a huge transformation with its brewing trends.
As of now Nike in sport's wear miscellany have gained the eminence and are prevailing making a huge stride in the fashion market.
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Used for trust fall and a stage for all the group briefing.
The idea is for the group to cross the swamp by leaping from one stump to the other without anybody from the group falling, and the only time they can stem on the rim is during the start and at the end.
Another way to go about it is by the use of 2 wooden planks with a size of 1.2meter in length and 8 inches in width.
The idea is for the group to pass through the pit by crawling in with out any part of their body or clothing touching the braided rope.
Used as a monkey bar like the one at children's playground but this one is higher and should be assisted by co-participants, some group hang clues on the bars and you have to cross it before you can get the clues or next instructions.
A 12 feet high wall the idea is for the whole group to scale the wall, every body will be coming from the bottom, and when some of the group members have already reached the top a maximum of 4 persons are allowed to remain on top. Participants that already climb or gone through and have already gone down the wall, can no longer help the participants that are still un-able to scale the wall. When the group has conquered the wall that's the time they can call it the wall of fame.
The idea is for one group to stand on one side and another at the other side and they are to exchange place without any body falling.
Group activity, the group's goal is for all of the member to reach the top of the hill without breaking the chain.
The purpose of this activity is for the group to strategize on how to get to the other side. The only way is through the square opening with a size of 2' x 2'. They need to get across one at a time without any part of the body or even clothing touching the fence. Any part of the body of the person being transported touches the fence; everybody will go back or start all over again. This activity is timed. No stunts and no props are allowed to be used in this activity. The first and the last person to go through the opening shall be in a prone position.
This is a buddy activity, the idea is for the two persons to walk across the cable facing each other and reach the end of the cable. They are to start at the area where the cable meets only their palms are their contact with each other, which they cannot break. Other members of the team are task to serve as safety spotter for the two person walking on the cable at least three spotters per person.
SPIDER WEB The web has 37 passable holes and the idea is for the whole group to get to the other side without any body touching the web. Each hole is passable by one person only.
The participant is fitted with a sit harness, chest harness and helmet. The object of this activity is for the participant to be able to climb to the top of the tower through the wall this is a simulation of a rock climb. The climber is belayed for safety. Climber is given safety orientation before climbing.
The Idea of this activity is to descend from a height using a rope. The participant is fitted with a sit harness, chest harness, helmet, gloves and a descender. The participant is to start with the mandatory 10 feet high rappel for them to get the feel of the activity after this initial activity they are ready for the 40 feet descend. Safety orientation is being conducted with the participants before the start of the activity.
The object of this activity is for the participant to travel from a high elevated area to a low level flat form with the use of a pulley. The participant is fitted with a sit harness, chest harness, helmets and gloves. On this activity the participant's seat and chest harness is connected to the loop webbing, which is connected to a tandem cable pulley that runs on a 5 ton capacity crane cable, on this descend the participants speed is controlled by a belay rope connected on the back of his/ her harness. The purpose of this belay is to control the velocity of the participant and prevent him/her from slamming on the rope back stopper. At the other end of the traverse safety personnel are at the flat form to assist the participants getting un-hooked from the hardware. This activity is fear conquering.
The objective of a participant on this activity is to climb a 14 step ladder and walk sideways towards the center of the two suspended rope. The participants will be doing this while they are blindfolded. As soon as the participant reaches the middle part of the rope the facilitator or Team leader will give a command to the participant to lean back and let-go to a free fall. The participant is fitted with a full body harness (dorsal type) and a belay rope is connected to the back of the participant. The belay rope is controlled by safety personnel and/or by the participants.


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Enable the "Automatic report generation" option which will automatically create reports at the end of job executions.
Enable the "Timers" and/or "HTTP" options which will automatically export result data in CSV format in the job result folder at the end of job executions.
Use the "Format" drop-down list to choose the report format (doc or html)
Click the "Browse" button and select a report template
To be generated automatically, the report template must not contain chart elements or table elements which are configured to prompt for information.
eg: on the screenshot below, the transaction chart is configured to prompt for timers. This chart cannot be inserted in a report template used for automatic report generation.
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The selection process for SEM professionals may involve a single interview, multiple rounds of interviews or a combination of written test and an interview. A candidate is most likely to be tested on both general and technical skills, many organizations first conduct an aptitude test and then follow it up with a technical interview.
Below is an ever growing list of questions commonly asked during interviews for various Search Engine Marketing jobs?
- What is Search Engine Marketing?
- What are two most important forms of Search Engine Marketing?
- List top 3 Search Engines in terms of search traffic?
- What do you mean by Unique Visitor?
- Intermediate
- Why is SEM gaining popularity?
- What is Web Analytics?
- Name 3 popular SEM discussion forums?
- What is Alexa ranking?
- What is the difference between Search Engine Marketing and Internet Marketing?
- Expert
- What is the approximate size (in US$) of Search Engine Marketing industry?
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- What is SEO?
- What is Google PR as shown on Google toolbar?
- What is key word density?
- What is the numeric range of PR shown on Google Toolbar?
- Is Frame based website recommended for SEO?
- In Google, how do you find the backward links for a webpage?
- List 3 important directories.
- List 3 important online Press Release sites.
- List 3 important article sites.
- Intermediate
- What are the advantages of SEO?
- What are the disadvantes of SEO?
- What is black hat SEO? List 3 black hat SEO techniques.
- List 5 important website parameters for onsite SEO?
- What is the difference between direct and indirect link?
- What is the recommended length (in characters) of the Title and the Description tags?
- What do you mean by SERPs?
- What do you mean by keyword proximity?
- What do you mean by keyword stemming?
- What do you mean by cloaking?
- What are the different ways of link building?
- Expert
- What is the approximate size (in US $) of SEO industry?
- How do you optimize dynamic web pages?
- What is Mod_Rewrite module?
- What is PPC?
- Does Yahoo offer PPC program?
- What is the minimum bid amount (in US $) for a click under Google Adwords program?
- Intermediate
- What are the advantages of PPC?
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The Pontiac Creative Arts Center of Pontiac is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Welcome to the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. The Pontiac Creative Arts Center is located at 47 Williams Street in Pontiac and is a non-profit organization serving the North Oakland community area with art education, art programs and exhibitions.
The Arts Center was created through efforts of Dr. Harold Furlong, a World War I hero, holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, and physician. He believed passionately that children deserved a place in their community where they could see, learn about and experience art.
Since 1965, the Arts Center has served the community in a variety of ways. Ongoing exhibits are presented; classes, summer Confetti Camp and various community events are held during the year. In addition, the Arts Center supports local schools by presenting workshops and performances and by sending artists in to the school to hold art classes.
Members help support the Arts Center and receive a 10% discount on select classes and art purchases. The Arts Center may also be rented on an availability basis. Click on the "Become a Member" page to find out more.
Funding for the Pontiac Creative Arts Center comes from several sources including the Furlong Trust, and the National Endowment for the Arts. We also receive money from other grants, memberships, donations and special fundraisers. Our Mission: "...capturing the spirit of the community through sharing and learning in the arts."
Class, Camp & Workshop Registration Class registration may be done by filling out the class registration form and mailing it along with payment to the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. Please register for courses at least two weeks before the session begins. Class and workshop size is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click on the "Workshops, Camps & Classes" button for more information. Please call us at 248-333-7849 or email us at email@example.com if you have any questions.
Become a Member of the Pontiac Creative Arts Center! As a member you will enjoy a 10% discount on select classes and art purchases. You will also receive a discount on rental fees and invitations to special events sponsored by the Arts Center. Click on the "Become a Member" page to find out more.
A Personal Invitation from the Pontiac Creative Arts Center Staff We personally invite you to explore your creative side. Take a look at the schedule and become a Pontiac Creative Arts Center member today. Or better yet, stop by and visit our charming facility! Join the Pontiac Creative Arts Center community and indulge your creative spirit.


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'The View' Co-Host Sherri Shepherd Promoting Wig Line at Morrow Beauty Master
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Women from across the Southern Crescent are invited to take a little time to enjoy the view with daytime talk show host Sherri Shepherd this weekend.
Shepherd, a co-host of ABC's chatfest, "The View," will host a free meet and greet Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at BeautyMaster, 1400 Mt. Zion Road in Morrow. Shepherd has been a co-host on the Barbara Walters-produced talk show since 2007. She is also a comedienne and an author.
The meet and greet is a promotion for Shepherd's LUXHAIR Now line of wigs and hair extensions. Attendees will get an opportunity to have their photographs taken with Shepherd and receive a personal wig fitting by stylist Robert Evan Thomas, according to promotional information for the appearance.
Thomas has worked with several well-known fashion designers over the years, according to his website. The list includes Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan.
Shepherd's hair line can be found at www.luxhair.com/brand/now/. BeautyMaster's offerings can be found at www.beautymaster.com/.
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In response to the harsh operational environment in Afghanistan, the Canadian Army equipped their Leopard C2 main battle tanks with a distinctive canvas cover. The huge canvas cover protects the various precision components on the top of the turret and the hull from the dust and large temperature differences. The texture that is obviously different from the armor brings more unique features to the model.
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Hey, what do we have here? It's the Acer Iconia Tab A500! This is actually the first Honeycomb tablet to arrive here in the Philippines this year and we've previously had our short date with it. Well, that was the teaser and this right here is the main course, so to speak. So, without further ado, let's see what Acer's offering into the tablet wars has to, er, offer by way of performance and overall package.
The Iconia Tab A500 edges out most of the competition, at least in pricing as it sells for P21,900 for the 16GB WiFi model (and P23,892 for the 32GB version). That asking price will get you Android Honeycomb housed in a rather hefty alpine silver/brushed aluminum casing - a real looker that, based on our little social experimentation, almost always earns curious stares from those who are in the market for their first tablet. No complaints there.
On the left side is a very discreet chrome-tinged power button, a microHDMI port and a 3.5mm headphone jack while the right side houses the power input slot and the microUSB and standard USB ports. On the top portion you'll see the volume controls, an orientation lock toggle switch and a microSD card slot. Ending the physical tour, we take a peek at the bottom side where there is an additional port for the docking add-on that acts as a separate charging station and offers external speakers. Unfortunately, that isn't part of the review unit so we weren't able to test it out.
But with low price and big size come some minor trade-offs. What we've noticed is that holding the Iconia Tab A500 upright with two hands gets tiring after some time. Not surprising as it tips the scales at 730g. Not a good thing if you're pinning after a tablet you can lug around with ease. Switching positions is a must if you want to avoid getting cramps. Maybe you need to keep in mind that exercise is good for the heart while using the Iconia Tab A500 in less than ideal conditions.
Being Honeycomb-powered, the Iconia Tab A500 doesn't stray much from devices such as the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with regards to the interface, the way you close apps with the Android App Killer, the way you log on to Google Market and Google Latitude, widgets, personalization and the overall smoothness of operation. And those who spend much of their time awake online will agree with us that the web browsing experience is quite similar to what laptops and desktops offer (minus the physical keyboard and mouse, of course) thanks, in part, to the display's size. Wi-Fi connectivity speed is standard though if you're looking for 3G connectivity better look away since it isn't offered here.
Another observation: the accelerometer at most times reacts with about a two-millisecond delay when you switch the tablet's orientation. A very slight lag is similarly encountered when opening and closing apps. Not sure if this is a thing for which Honeycomb has something do with because the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core chip and 1GB RAM combo should take care of this issue. Don't get us wrong, this is no biggie as the operation tends to be seamless overall. And oh, the integrated Ultra Low Power GeForce graphics does work well when viewing photos and watching videos as the device renders and streams images and clips with nary a hitch.
The 10.1-inch, 800 x 1280 display gets a thumbs-up from us as it brings crisp texts and colors and good contrasts. It doesn't have IPS (in-plane switching) technology so we're also pleasantly surprised that it delivers good viewing angles. The same cannot be said for the Iconia Tab A500's shooting capabilities though. The main (rear) 5-megapixel camera tends to have difficulty focusing on objects which makes for blurry images though it does capture decent macro photos with ample lighting. The device is capable of recording 720p video but the fact that the camera has a hard time focusing also results in sub-par footage. However, this shouldn't be high on your list of concerns since taking photos and vids with a 10-inch metallic slab isn't really the norm.
You know what we like best about the Acer Iconia A500? The Dolby Mobile-enhanced sound experience. With speakers on both sides, sharing your music via the default Android music player or the NemoPlayer to a roomful of people is a real pleasure. We don't expect a low, subwoofer-like quality to come out of something this thin, and the Iconia doesn't have that, but a full sound that's more than enough to kick-start a small house party is very much welcome. Fortunately, listening doesn't require you to carry it around at all times - you can leave this tablet in one corner and it will do the job for you. Kudos for the speakers.
Power department
As for the power department, we're a bit disappointed. Tablets are supposed to be mobile gadgets offering portability for on-the-go computing, browsing and multimedia experience, right? That's why a long-lasting battery is a must. Sadly, in our experience, the Iconia Tab A500 can only muster 6.5 hours of juice. That's still quite a lot but compared to other tablets that can go 2-3 hours more on a single charge, we're still wanting for more.
All things considered, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 is still a solid piece of hardware. Sure, it comes with a few kinks in its armor that may be turn-offs for potential users but it does offer the full Honeycomb Nvidia Tegra 2 experience in a good-lookin' package that's relatively cheaper than the competition. So, for those looking for an Android tablet with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from similar devices these days while wanting to save a few thousands more, then this baby could actually be a good buy.
Check the gallery below for photos
Click here to view the Acer Iconia Tab A500 in the Buyer's Guide
See also
- Acer Philippines launches Iconia tablet PCs
- Acer Iconia Tab A100 hits the FCC - a Q3 2011 release in sight?
- Dual-screen Acer Iconia Touchbook launching in PH next week


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"By her who is this month was born
No gem save Pearls shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."
For those who were born in the month of June the Pearl is the traditional birthstone. The June birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Pearl is associated - loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the June Birthstone Pearl are modesty, chastity and purity. The healing properties of the June birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the heart, spleen, stomach, intestine & ulcer problems. The Pearl is also used to enhance personal integrity.
The scientific explanation for natural pearls is almost as mystifying as folklore. When an irritant, such as a small parasite or a fish lodges in the flesh of an oyster, mussel, or clam, a protective substance called "nacre" is produced. Over years, layer upon layer of shimmering nacre coats the intruder, creating a lustrous pearl. Natural pearls are relatively rare, so a process evolved in which a piece of shell or bead was placed inside a mollusk to stimulate the production of nacre. This results in a cultured pearl, which accounts for about 90 per cent of the pearl industry.
Divers find natural pearls in The Persian Gulf as well as in the waters off Japan, the South Pacific Islands off northern Australia, and the coasts of Panama, Venezuela, and California. Most of the cultured pearl industry is in Japanese and Australian coastal waters. These gems come in a variety of colors, from pure white to pink, yellow, gray and black. They also come in different shapes and sizes.
Only those with royal status once wore pearl jewelry, but eventually these gems were seen among all classes of people. They continue to be viewed as a mark of taste and refinement as well as a symbol of purity, and they are often given to celebrate a marriage or the birth of a child. Pearls are nature's perfect gift, suitable for all ages, and elegantly worn with everything from jeans to an evening gown.
Alternate Birthstones
June has two alternate birthstones. The first is Moonstone, a type of feldspar named because of its uncanny resemblance to the iridescent sheen of the moon. Varying in color from clear to blue-white or peach, it was considered by ancient civilizations to be a sacred stone, bestowing the wearer with great spiritual understanding. Some believed that the Moonstone could even make a person invisible! Mined in Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Madagascar, and the United States, a gift of this stone is symbolic of health and longevity. Moonstones come in many colors, ranging from green and blue to even yellow and pink. However the most common color is a silvery gray. They are believed to bring good luck and to be a protective charm for both women and children.
The second alternate birthstone for June is the Alexandrite. A yellowish or brownish green in color, this gemstone has the unique characteristic of changing color to a red hue when exposed to a glowing light source, such as candlelight. Because of this quality, it has been characterized by poets as "an emerald by day, a ruby by night." Alexandrite was first discovered in Urals in 1830 but is mined today primarily in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Burma, Madagascar and Tanzania. It is a rare and expensive gemstone, symbolic of joy and good fortune.


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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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This year, Father's Day will be celebrated on June 15, 2008. Most people think that Father's Day was invented because the dads felt left out after Mother's Day was celebrated. Others think that Father's Day is just another ploy for retailer's to sell cards and gifts. Well, here is the history of Father's Day.
Father's Day was invented by Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington to honor her father, William Smart. William's wife died when their six children were very young. William Smart, a cival war veteran, raised the six children himself on a farm in the state of Washington. His daughter decided to honor her father during a Sunday in June (the month of William Dodd's birth). She proposed Father's Day in 1909 and the first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington.
President Calvin Coolidge in 1924 showed support of this becoming a national holiday. Although, it was President Lyndon Johnson in 1966 who actually proclaimed it a national holiday; to be celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June. It took until 1972 for Congress to permanently establish the third Sunday in June as Father's Day.
With just a few weeks left before celebrating Father's Day, the time is now to find a unique gift.
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If your Dad does the outdoor clean-up/pick-up, there are so many Garden Carts to choose from that will make his work much easier for him. A great choice is the Foldaway Yard & Garden Cart. This heavy duty nylon cart has a 150 pound capacity and is perfect for for yard and garden cleanup or hauling wood. When not in use, the cart fold to compact size for easy storage.
Perhaps you Dad is a bird watcher. In that case, the Songbird Pavilion Cedar Bird Feeder is a beautiful aromatic cedar wild bird feeder that comes in a classic gazebo style design. In additon to the generous 4-pound seed capacity, the top cap opens for easy seed refilling. This feeder is a gift that will be appreciated for years.
Happy Father's Day to all the men who make the world a better place!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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So .. you got a little pet that you like to take places. Like .. all places. Whether you are on your way to the grocery store, or visiting an aging parent across town .. your little ferret, cat, dog or rabbit has got to go.
So why should you have to buy a stroller, a car seat and a carrier? Being the frugal individual that you are .. you want a product that can do it all. And, of course, it has to be easy on your pocket book and comfortable for Tootsie (or whatever your pet's name is).
Pet Gear has got your ticket and it looks like something out of the 3K world. (that's the year 3000AD.)
The Pet transportation system is innovative, functional and downright cool. A 3-in-1 pet system that features a lightweight stroller, a carrier and a car seat, Pet Gear has got our number. Or at least our pet's number.
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Friday, May 23, 2008
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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A healthy pet is a happy pet, and a happy pet can help us enjoy a much fuller and more rewarding life. Although a good premium food will provide a solid foundation, food alone cannot supply all the nutrients necessary to fulfill the unique requirements that your dog might need.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Environmentally Friendly Fly Spray for Your Horse- CLICK HERE!
All horse owners know how annoying it is to have a horse continuously flipping his head around to get rid of the flies that fly around his ears and eyes. Just think how annoyed your horse must be. Your horse's tolerance for flies depends a different factors - his breed, color, temperament. Quarter horses can tolerate bugs better than thin-skinned thoroughbreds who really have a tough time tolerating bugs. Most flies are attracted to dark colors, so horses with dark coats seem to suffer more from insects than horse with light coats. Let's face it, no matter what breed or color, your horse will you making his life bug-free.
This has to be the greatest fly spray around for horses. It is non-toxic and all-natural; that's right, it is environmentally friendly! That means there are no pesticides or insecticides in it. It is a natural botanical spray that creates a physical barrier to flies, mosquitoes and gnats. This product features an isolated component of the marigold flower, and you know that marigolds have kept people's gardens free of bugs for years. The product is Marigold Fly Spray. This product is safe to use on your horse's face and ears. It will not sting eyes and will not sting wounds.
In addition, the Marigold Fly Spray smells good. It is not sticky and will not attract dust. The non-slip can be used on the saddle area and it will not stain clothes or equipment. Looks like a win-win situation.
The Horse Journal, reported that Marigold Fly Spray is the best product for horses with sensitive skin and young horses for fly protection.
Be kind to your horse and the environment! When the hot weather kicks in and the flies and bugs come out, use Marigold Fly Spray ~ safe for your horse and the environment!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day to all Pet Mom's! - Send flowers :)- CLICK HERE!
Happy Mother's Day, no matter if your child walks on two legs or four legs; hops or walks, swims or slithers or basically just sits on your lap.
We read that 5% of Pet's send their owners flowers for Mother's Day. Obviously this fact was mis-worded .. but I think we get the point.
Pet ownership is very important to many of us and it is getting recognized as an important job thtat is worthy of celebration. The relationship between a pet and it's owners is a crystal gem in a sometimes murky world.
I recently saw a cute charm at the A Gift Personalized - Engravable Gift Collection that said "Let me get this straight, my grandchildren are dogs?" ... Pretty cute huh?
If your Mom has transitioned into a "Pet Mom" - we have a really nice idea for a gift - the PetARoo Travel Carrier is a long-time favorite amongst owners of smaller pets. You can carry your beloved pet close to your heart with this durable and popular carrier. Manufactured by Outward Hound .. it is not new to the marketplace. It is one of those pet products that has passed the test of time.
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Blessed Mother's Day to all Mothers out there!
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Can Pets Sense Impending Earthquakes? - Anti-Anxiety Remedies- CLICK HERE!
I read an interesting article from the the National Geographic magazine that talked in detail on whether pets and animals can sense an impending earthquake. We have all heard the theory that animals can predict an earthquake - but is there any substantial evidence that this theory is true?
In 373 B.C., historians recorded that animals, including rats, snakes and weasels, deserted the Greek city of Helice in droves just days before a quake devastated the place.
Since then .. there have been a variety of reports on the extrasensory earthquake perception of our pets.Countless pet owners claimed to have witnessed their cats and dogs acting strangely before the ground started to shake during one of California's numerous quakes —barking or whining for no apparent reason, or showing signs of nervousness and restlessness, hiding under beds etc... HomeoPet Anti-Anxiety for Pets
One theory is that wild and domestic creatures feel the Earth vibrate before humans. Other ideas suggest they detect electrical changes in the air or gas released from the Earth. There have been even more incidents that show that animals can feel the foreshocks or small tremors that come before a full fledged earthquake.In the 1970s, a few studies on animal earthquake prediction were done by the USGS but nothing concrete came out of it.
Since that time the agency has made no further investigations into the theory.
There have been examples where authorities have forecast successfully a major earthquake, based in part on the observation of the strange antics of animals. For example, in 1975 Chinese officials ordered the evacuation of Haicheng, a city with one million people, just days before a 7.3-magnitude quake.
It was later discovered, though, that a rare series of small tremors, called foreshocks, occurred before the large quake hit the city - animals may have felt these tremors.
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Some people and professions, however, dismiss these kinds of reports, saying it's "the psychological focusing effect," where people remember strange behaviors only after an earthquake or other catastrophe has taken place. If nothing had happened, they contend, people would not have remembered the unique pet behavior.
There have been proposals for a special hotline or Web site where people could call or write in if they saw strange behavior in their animals. A computer would then analyze the incoming informaiton and messages to determine where they originated and how reliable they were. A sudden surge of calls or e-mails from a particular region might indicate that a quake was imminent.
The information would be checked to make sure the observations were not caused by other circumstances known to affect the behavior of animals, such as fireworks, or changes in weather. And to avoid issuing false warnings, the data would be used in conjunction with other monitoring devices such as seismological measurements.
A possible (and very speculative) interpretation is that when the rocks in a potential earthquake zone are stressed to almost the breaking point, the magnetic minerals in the bedrock are slightly realigned, changing the direction of the local magnetic field. Perhaps the animals sense this with their built-in compasses. Perhaps they don't. Nobody knows for sure!
Labels: Pets and Earthquakes
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Top 10 Tips to Green your Pet! - Biodegradable Poop Bags- CLICK HERE!
The topic of green is spreading fast to our pets. This possibly could be triggered by the increased gas prices .. but we think it's a positive consumer awareness that is starting to spread thoughout the ranks of pet owners and we applaud it! Here are a few more tips:
Go Green with your dog, cat, fish or other small animal!!
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A judge wants Bethenny Frankel's daughter to see a psychologist, and he won't change the custody agreement she has with her ex-husband… for now.
After another fiery court appearance, Page Six reports that Frankel invoked ex Jason Hoppy's recent stalking charges while his attorneys claimed the Skinnygirl creator didn't actually care about their 7-year-old's best interests.
Frankel sued for full custody of Bryn in December 2017, after Hoppy struck a dismissal deal in criminal court for approaching her at their daughter's school and allegedly hissing, "I will destroy you, you can get all the lawyers you want, you've been warned."
Judge Michael Katz said that while "on the surface it appears the child is doing well," he wants an undated evaluation from a psychologist to ensure the parents' venom isn't warping her youth. What is very clear to me is that there is a terrible environment for communication between the parties," Katz noted.
"This is a case where joint custody is just not viable," Frankel's attorney, Allan Mayefsky, told Katz. "The harassment, the stalking, the 500 emails in 90 days, in which he called her a 'sad, miserable, bitter old woman,' and said, 'I'll pray for you,' while asking about life insurance — a veiled threat — there's no way these parties can be joint custodians."
"He wants joint custody because he wants the child support and he wants to be able to continue to see and harass my client," said the lawyer, as Frankel stared straight ahead.
Hoppy's lawyer, Robert Wallack, argued that in all the court papers there hadn't been a single mention of the 7-year-old.
"She's smart, she's happy, she's healthy, and she's doing well in second grade," said Wallack. "The child is thriving under the current custody agreement."
Hoppy's attorney also said the duo just needed to "grow up" so their daughter didn't have to read about herself online.
"You made this agreement, you're going to have to grow up, you're going to have to act like adults, and you're going to have to make it work in the best interest of the child here," he said of the 2014 deal currently in place.
"Does this mean [Frankel] has to wait until the child is 18 to stop receiving these derogatory emails?" Katz smirked.
"As far as respectful communication, that would certainly be a goal," Wallack backpedaled. "But I want to note the current parenting plan has been working for five years."
Jason and Bethenny will return to court this Spring.
"Bethenny's claims of verbal abuse and harassment are untrue and are not borne out by the evidence," Wallack said after the hearing. "The judge today simply acknowledged that the parties have had difficulty communicating with one another. And, while I don't believe that re-opening this custody case is in Bryn's best interests, the fact is Jason Hoppy is a great dad, and I fully expect that we will prevail if there's a custody hearing."


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Howdy all you Supercultists out there on the interwebz!
I'm Bad Movie Professor Cameron Coker (BS in "Cameron Mitchell" with a minor in "Jorts") and I'll be posting my hype-tacular speeches every week along with some long lost speeches from past Supercult Shows!
From June of 2013 it's the speech for one of my favorite Supercult films: Deadly Prey!
Colonel Hogan is a ruthless former military officer who is training a large group of former U.S. Servicemen as mercenaries by having them hunt down and kill people they abduct off the streets of Los Angeles. However, Hogan and his men meet their match when their latest kidnap victim turns out to be a tough gung-ho marine named Mike Danton who, despite being shirtless and armed with only his best pair of jorts, manages to repeatedly decimate Hogan's men Predator style. Frustrated, Hogan, and his cronies kidnap Danton's wife Jaimy to force him in the open, while Jaimy's retired police detective father tries to track down both her and Danton. Can Mike Danton save his wife and escape the clutches of Colonel Hogan?
Released in 1987, Deadly Prey is directed by David A. Prior who caused me a bit of confusion when I tried to look him up. Most of his director credits are for B movies like "Raw Justice" and "Future Force". He's credited as a writer for 37 features and a director for 32, but his most recent work is a movie called "Deadliest Prey" coming out in 2013. After a little digging I found a facebook page with a post that reads, "From film maker David A. Prior comes the sequel to the original "Deadly Prey".
…so that's happening.
Starring Ted Prior, the brother of the director, in the leading role of Mike Danton, Cameron Mitchell, the guy who played Commander Alex Jansen in Space Mutiny, as Jaimy's father, and a bunch of other people who you've never heard of, the original Deadly Prey is by far the most entertaining time you'll have watching a shirtless man murder the same dozen or so extras over and over again in increasingly ridiculous ways. I attempted to find the official body count for this movie, but I suspect that anyone who tries will simply be struck by the sudden violent realization that they shouldn't care about how many are killed, but rather enjoy the Deadly Prey for what it is: a perfect representation of everything we love to hate about bad action films! Clunky dialogue, idiotic villains, faceless henchman, and grenades that defy common sense. They explode with the force of children's grade fireworks, kill any villain within a few feet, leave anyone else in the general area virtually unharmed save for a bit of dirt on their jackets, but are completely incapable of harming the hero.
The dialogue is particularly entertaining, especially from the villains of the movie. Keep your ears open for such classics as:
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"Damn fool! Runnin' around with woods with no clothes on."
and of course the oxymoronic, "You're supposed to be the best at what you do. Do it better."
In fact the 'forest' that Hogan has taken his captives to turns out to be only 70 miles South of Los Angeles. What's surprising is that the film was shot in Riverside California, a mere 59 miles East of LA. It's not even an hour's drive out of the city!
To top it all off Deadly Prey has one of the greatest endings I've ever seen in a Supercult film!
Lurple J. on Rotten Tomatoes rates Deadly Prey 4 ½ stars saying,
Deadly Prey is something of a cinematic masterpiece. It's as if someone watched Rambo too many times, read the short story 'The Most Dangerous Game', and then sat down to write Deadly Prey. I can only imagine that they wrote it with crayons.
There are many things that make Deadly Prey a bad movie gem. Pretty much everything, actually. Acting, special effects, fight scenes; it's as if each piece of the movie is attempting to outdo the other parts in some insane attempt to be the worst.
With an IMDB score of 6.0 exactly, Deadly Prey is the second film we've seen this year at Supercult that doesn't have a Rotten Tomatoes critic score, along with Skyscraper. The difference however, is that the audience score for Skyscraper is %20 while the score for Deadly Prey is %68. Here at Supercult we call that a recommendation.
One-liners, primal screams, and death scenes that would make Andy Sidaris jealous…we start the summer off with a bang tonight with "Deadly Prey".


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I agree with you and Liz on automating the investments. I think even with good intentions, it's not always possible to do it manually. I intend to automate my investments in actively managed funds (they still preform much better than the index in India) after May when I expect a salary increment.


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Dear Dream Retriever: As an avid reader of your column, I have learned a lot about my dreams. Recently, I have had two dreams that I keep thinking about and want to see what you think about them. They were at least a week apart and so different that I don't think they are related. I'm sending them in one email because they have both been on my mind.
This is actually just a scene from a larger dream, the rest of which I don't remember. I (my dream self) am facing a young woman with light hair (I also have light hair). I can't see her face so I don't know if this is someone I actually know. The young woman is dressed in a beautiful, light-pink, lace gown. The skirt of the gown has tiered layers of lace all the way to the floor. The edge of each tier is embroidered with words in script, all the way around each layer. I know I read the words in my dream but don't remember what any of it said. I have a warm, affectionate feeling, and I embrace the young woman in a gentle, caring hug while she lays her head on my shoulder. I have two thoughts: Is the young woman really me (even though I'm a senior citizen now)? Also, we have been going through an emotional time regarding a young woman in the family, but she has dark hair and a different body type than the dream woman. I doubt it's that, but because of my feeling in the dream, it makes me wonder. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated! -- Diane
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[What follows is a brief summary of Episode Eight of the Ken Burns/Lynn Novick Special "The Vietnam War" along with my personal commentaries, songs, and writings about where I was during this period. – Former 1Lt. Richard Morris, A Co. 2nd Bn 5th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile) 1967-68]
Episode Eight: "The History of the World" (April 1969 – May 1970), Tuesday, Sept. 26:
Between May 10 and 20, 1969, troops of the 101st Airborne, 9th Marine Regiment, 5th Cavalry Regiment, and the 3rd ARVN Regiment fought a battle against the 29th NVA Regiment to take heavily fortified Hill 937, "Hamburger Hill," near the Ho Chi Minh Trail. U.S. losses during the ten-day battle totaled 72 KIA and 372 WIA, and there was no good count of NVA losses as they ran off the hill, but 89 individual weapons and 22 crew‑served weapons were captured. A week later, caring only about kill ratios, we abandoned the hill.
The efficacy of Vietnamization – placing the South Vietnam Government in charge of the war – was hotly debated. But if the U.S. was to leave, the South would have to pick up the load. And with soldiers' morale plummeting in Vietnam, President Nixon began withdrawing American troops. We also began pouring weaponry into Vietnam to arm the ARVN, which had between 850,000 and one million soldiers, and 90,000 KIA. There was rampant corruption in the ARVN. "Ghost soldiers" would sign up, pay their commanding officer their salary, and then continue to work their civilian job.
Race relations in the U.S. army were problematic. In the rear areas in Vietnam, there was segregation and discord, but where the troops fought together, they were tight.
I wrote a song about a Black soldier who volunteered to take point, the most dangerous position in a patrol, for an entire year (see lyrics and hear a bit of the tune). He also has a heroic role in Cologne No. 10 For Men, albeit with a different name.
5. The Ballad Of John Wesley
© Richard A. Morris 1968
[Pvt. E-1 John Wesley was a black point man in C Co. 2nd of the 5th Cavalry whose heroic feats were widely told. Those in this song may or may not be true.]
John Wesley
An old NVA belt on his steel pot
Gave warning: Charlie mess with me and death will be your lot.
And a boyish grin showed a golden tooth with a white enamel star.
On his pump shotgun 'neath a brass Cav patch
he'd eleven notches carved.
John Wesley
It was five a.m. in foggy 506.
For him though, that old High Noon clock was counting deadly ticks.
As around the bend five NVA with their bad AKs did come.
And a woman's voice ordered him "Lai dai" as she chambered up a round.
John Wesley, did he drop his gun and try to run away.
No he opened up and he turned them all to clay.
John Wesley
It was New Year's day and a truce had been decreed.
In defense, he patrolled around his company FOB,
When he came upon three well-armed Cong, all comfortable and nice.
When they saw him there they boldly smiled and kept on munching rice.
John Wesley, did he blow his cool and fill the fools with lead?
No he opened up some Cs and dined instead.
John Wesley, John Wesley, John Wesley
Relations between troops and their commanding officers was often strained. There were 800 cases of suspected "fragging" of superior officers in Vietnam–tossing a grenade in his hooch–especially those officers who volunteered for dangerous missions. (These were not especially attributed to racial tensions.)
Ho Chi Minh died on September 2nd, 1969, after struggling for independence against the French, Japanese, ARVN, and U.S. Le Duan continued to be the top decision-maker in North Vietnam.
Back home, there continued to be peaceful moratoriums, but the Weathermen of the Students for Democratic Society held four days of rage in Chicago, in which 200 were arrested. The moratorium on October 15, 1969 was the largest outpouring of dissent in the country's history, and was on-the-whole peaceful and middle class. On November 3rd, Nixon appeared on TV calling for patience.
In Quang Ngai province south of Da Nang, seventy percent of the villages had been destroyed by off-shore guns and forty percent of the people had been sent into refugee camps. The Americal Division was operating there with "no sense of purpose," according to author and veteran Tim O'Brien.
On March 16, 1968, the My Lai Massacre occurred in the hamlet of My Lai. It was the worst mass killing of the war. Between 347 and 504 unarmed civilians – under the command of Lieutenant William Calley, Jr., a platoon leader, and his commanding officer, Captain Ernest Medina, were killed. Victims included men, women–some of whom were gang-raped–children, and infants. Twenty-six soldiers were charged with criminal offenses, but only Lieutenant Calley was convicted.
Calley was found guilty of killing 22 villagers, was originally given a life sentence, but served only three and a half years under house arrest. To see more about atrocities in Vietnam, see my blog post "Fact or Fiction in Vietnam."
On November 15, 1969, half a million people demonstrated against the war in cities across the U.S. Vietnam War veterans were now being called "baby-killers."
The Cambodian incursion took place between April 29th and July 22nd by the ARVN and by U.S. forces between May 1 and June 30. The objective was to defeat the approximately 40,000 troops of the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong who were ensconced in the eastern border regions of Cambodia.
Protests continued on college campuses. And on May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard killed four students and wounded nine others on the campus of Kent State University in Ohio. As a result, hundreds of universities, colleges, and high schools closed throughout the United States due to a student strike of four million students. Four hundred forty-eight campuses were closed, and the National Guard was called out in sixteen states.
At about that time, protests were held at Harvard Business School. I was still a hawk then, and I remember taking the mic and defending Nixon's invasion of Cambodia.


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Welcome to round three of RT Stories, a candid conversation about life and style with a few of our favorite women. Christina Caradona is a French-American New Yorker and influencer behind the eight-year-old fashion blog, Trop Rouge. Below, she talks memories, mantras and shares a poignant story about her favorite pair of jeans.
chapter 3: Christina Caradona
On knowing when she made it… "When I did a tampon commercial for Tampax Radiant. I love how that was my ah-ha moment, but I thought it was really cool that someone wanted me to be like 'my name is Christina Caradona and the only spots I want on me are leopard.' And also, when my brother started thinking I was cool. If a 10-year-old thinks I'm cool, I've made it."
On being a woman…
"We get to be moody and it's ok."
On the meaning of fashion… "Fashion is saying who I am without saying anything. I feel like someone said that already but it's such a good quote. It's a way for someone to see who I am without even talking to me."
On her RT jeans…"These patchwork jeans hold a special place in my heart because I was wearing them when my boyfriend told me he got a job offer in Marfa, Texas. I remember I was wearing them with white shoes and my teddy jacket with a glass of wine in my hand thinking to myself, 'I'm so happy for you, but at the same time, why did you do that?' So, these jeans remind me of a really big shift in both of our lives. We're still in love, we're doing long distance, and it's a really happy story because I feel like we love each other even more now. It's worked out for the better. These jeans fit great and they remind me of when we were our strongest."
On her approach to dressing… "Wear whatever makes you feel really good about yourself. I like to dress comfortably, like the woman that I want to be and the woman that I am. I like classic things that don't go out of style. I want to look in my closet and see something I've had for 6 years that I can continue wearing because there's no date on it."
On her perfect day… "Not waking up hungover, having everything in my refrigerator that I need to make a recipe, so I don't have to go to the grocery store again, having a line of TV shows that I've DVR'ed that I get to stay home and watch and organizing my vitamin cabinet. I'm kind of boring. The more I find myself growing up and living alone, the more I don't really want to see anyone. Alone time is an amazing time."
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Because you're a donator, you can have early access to our in-progress language system. There's still a lot for us to do, but we thought you might want to try it out!
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Fluid regulation, muscle contraction and mineral balance in your system would be impossible without potassium, but the most important thing it does is blunt the effects of too much sodium consumption – a common hazard in modern diets because of our heavy reliance on packaged foods.
Potassium helps to flush out sodium and lower blood pressure, so it makes sense to include bananas, papaya, leafy greens, mangoes and eggplant in your diet. These warning signs could be your body's way of telling you to stock up on potassium.
1. Muscular cramps or weakness. Since potassium plays a major role in proper muscle contraction, a deficiency could be causing cramps, spasms and general bodyache whether it's through a regular day's work or when you're exercising. Eating a banana is an almost instant cure for a muscular cramp.
2. Constant fatigue. If you know you're getting enough hours of sleep, but still feel tired all the time, it could be because you're not getting enough potassium from your food especially if your meals lack fresh fruit and veggies and are mostly protein and carb-based.
3. Palpitations or high blood pressure. Blood vessels can become constricted without proper potassium intake, which in turn causes hypertension or high blood pressure. Palpitations result from the heart muscle facing pumping problems. Both these signs point to a medical consultation and a check for potassium levels.
4. Dizziness and tingling sensations. A large drop in potassium levels can cause your heartbeat to slow right down, making you feel faint. If you often feel dizzy when getting up to stand from a sitting or lying position, or get tingling sensations in your limbs, it could indicate low potassium levels, so it's best to get it checked out.


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Although Home was considerably less exciting and suspenseful than the last one, it was equally engaging. It was a very satisfying conclusion to the serial and has me eager to read something new by J.A. Huss. Note: I so have some spoilers in this review if you haven't read the… Read more »
Series: Social Media
Holy Hell, that was intense! Profile #review
Holy hell! Each part of this serial just gets more and more intense! Profile ramped things up 100% and I was nervous wreck all the way to the end. Note: There will be spoilers for previous parts of the serial in this review. The way that Status ended, I was… Read more »
Status… devoured in one day
I read both Block and Status in one day. I couldn't put them down! In Block some secrets were revealed and they just keep on coming in Status. It's like the serial has morphed – what was once an erotica with suspense is now a suspense with some erotica. And… Read more »
Block… Waaay past time to squee!
You know how sometimes you want to really continue a series (or serial) but you have all these review books and such that you keep prioritizing over it? Well that was Block for me. I enjoyed Follow and Like so much, but then I got back to what I had… Read more »
Like by J. A. Huss
As much as I enjoyed Follow, I enjoyed Like so much more. I think its because Follow was vacation, and while I can't say I've ever had a gorgeous movie star decide he wants to dominate me on vacation, that is the stuff of vacations. People let lose on vacation…. Read more »
Follow by J. A. Huss
You know those authors that you've seen at least 3 or 4 of your blogger buddies rave about, but you just haven't managed to read? And not for lack of desire, you've one clicked a good number of their books and gotten really excited from reviews. But for some reason,… Read more »


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Couldn't hardly be more pleased with a red carpet look on a hot Summer (felt) day. I was so not expecting for this dress to fit as nicely as it did. The fabric was so heavy and abundant that made it fall gracefully down the floor. The cut on the neckline just made it even more flattering.
I have to admit that my love for the expensive things in life has always been there, but you really can achieve that look or mood without spending much. Some people would find it hard to believe that a dress from Asos would look this good. Styling an elegant maxi dress minimally, in a way you can still feel comfortable, will keep you confident throughout any event. What makes a dress perfect for me is half about how it looks and half about how it feels. And if it wasn't for the wind, this one would have been a perfect ten!
About the look, a big pair of earrings which are quite on trend at the moment, would have looked just as good (I might try that next time, if I find the right pair). But because I wasn't feeling the earrings, there's this thing I do, I like to buy hair chain/pieces for multiple proposes, not only you get to wear them in you hair, as you can wear them in your neck. And this one is just perfect for that, I wore it a while ago in my hair in the Dolce Vita look, and a while after that as a long necklace in the Palm Springs look. For shoes I went with as high as possible, as you can't really see them.
Yellow Dress: Asos • Rhinestone Headchain: Rock N' Rose • Black Heels: Gianvito Rossi • Statement Cuffs: Similar here and here


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Giving isn't a command – it's encouraged. And it's encouraged with good reason because when we give, it transforms us. We evolve into better people when we are generous and unselfish. The doctrine of tithing often focuses on money, but another area that we often overlook is time. While being generous with our money transforms us; giving our time is also transformative.
Many years ago after getting my first "real" job in a corporate environment, God showed me that He wanted me to tithe. I soon realized that money wasn't the only area of my life that I needed to surrender to God. Time was a part of my life that I had kept entirely to myself. I went to church on Sundays, but God wanted more for me. And so, I began the habit of tithing my time. There are so many different ways to tithe your time, but below are just a few.
Serve in your church – if there are areas of ministry where your church needs help, jump in. Many churches need help with the children's ministry, or perhaps the church is looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for others or greet visitors at the door. Church is an excellent place to tithe your time.
Volunteer – Homeless shelters, foster homes, crisis centers, hospitals, libraries, and many other places need volunteers. We are all put on earth to help each other. Helping others fulfills our purpose, and is a beautiful way to tithe our time.
Give God the first of your day – In the Old Testament, the Israelites were commanded to give a tenth. Before they paid workers, bought property, or did anything else, they tithed. You can tithe the first of your day by dedicating your mornings to God. When you wake up in the morning before you do anything else, pray.


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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2010
Sandra Bullock The Blind Side 2010
Plays Character That Is Related To The Sex Trade Industry
Angela Bennett/Ruth Marks in The Net 1995
Character Is Arrested For Prostitution
Sandra Bullock's character gets arrested for a variety of crimes including prostitution. She plays a computer programmer who discovers that her identity has been completely wiped out. The bad guys in the film have completely taken over her life. By switching her identity with a criminal named Ruth Marks. She is a wanted fugitive with a lengthy rap sheet. Charges include drug possession, theft and prostitution. So the cops are convinced that she is Ruth Marks the prostitute.
Watch clip from the film "The Net"
To read more about this prostitute role & other Oscar actresses playing a hooker pick up
If you know of this actress playing more than one prostitute role please comment below and let me know! I'll gladly add it to the page here. If the video has been removed please leave a comment below to let me know.


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Health Reward Stat of the Day – September 25
Accordrding to the 22-page report, "Measuring Wellness, From Data to Insights," by The Economist Intelligence Unit, a research arm of U.K.-based Economist magazine, one-third (33%) of surveyed employees said they chose not to participate in a wellness program. Non-participants indicated they did not because they "don't trust the employer's motives," (11%); or they were concerned their personal information might be used to "reduce my healthcare benefits" (15%); or "negatively affect my employment," (16%); or because it "will not remain confidential," (27%).
Similar levels of privacy concerns were expressed for employees who said they participate in an employer program "but not actively."
More than half (56%) of employees indicated they'd share data with a third party "if there were credible guarantees of confidentiality," and 66% would share data with their employers "provided that they received assurances that it would be used only for their benefit."


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I stumbled across something I wrote on Tumblr about our massively successful art event. Did you know we'll have a Wikipedia page up soon? Did you know there was a feature story with many pics about us in the New York Times? That article was June, 22nd, 2009
Click here for the Tumblr Post about NadaDada's evolution


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Good news, now we just need to achieve two things:
Lower the threshold so less serious allegations against the father still qualify for remedy. The actus reus needs to be defined according to the distress inflicted upon the children and the 'other' parent; that distress needs to measured ac cumulatively with success in denial of contact and its degree of protraction scoring more points. More than a certain set of points should place the perpetrator into criminal wrongdoing. A 'not guilty' verdict due to lack of 90% evidence or a swung jury should nonetheless attract a grading of guilt of over 50% if applicable so the family courts have a yardstick by which to measure their response.
The Heart Balm Act is inapplicable as it deals with a completely different scenario and wherever children are concerned greater attention should be paid to their protection; nuances to 80 year old laws should not presumed as a political tool to dismiss charges. Judge Rand was and is an ass for not separating the issues in the first instance, and the prosecution when before him in the previous case erred significantly by not using an expert witness schooled in parental alienation to enlighten the judge as to the differences between the Heart balm Act and the child alienation case.
NJ Court Determines That
A Cause of Action for Parental Alienation Exists 20th January 2010
In a November 21, 2008 trial court decision, the court recognized the right of one parent to sue another, as well as grandparents, for what is known as the intentional infliction of emotional distress. In this particular case, the father sued the mother and maternal grandparents because they had alleged that the father sexually abused the children. The suit alleges that the ex-wife and her parents began alienating the children from the father during the pre-divorce separation in 2006. The defendants allegedly told the children, court-appointed psychiatrists and law enforcement officials that the father was a sex addict and had molested the children in the past, the suit says. It also says the children are afraid to sleep at their father's home because they have been told they are in danger of being sexually abused.
The wife and her parents denied the allegations and argued in motions to dismiss the suit for failure to state a claim that the Heart Balm Act had eliminated the cause of action of alienation of affection. They argued that the term "alienating the children" is what the complaint calls the alleged wrong. Judge Gallipoli found that this claim was not a disguised claim for alienation of affections, which was banned in the state in 1935 by what is referred to as the Heart Balm Act.
This is the first time that a NJ Court has recognized the ability to bring such a claim. A prior suit was filed in the Morris County Superior Court but dismissed by Judge Rand on the grounds that the suit was nothing more than a disguised claim for alienation of affections. Noting Judge Rand's opinion in his own, Judge Gallipoli respectfully disagreed with Judge Rand's interpretation of the decisional law in this state and found that a claim existed for these types of behaviors. Since they are both trial court judges, Judge Rand's opinion was not binding upon Judge Gallipoli. Judge Gallipoli noted that the father would have to file an application in the family part seeking relief; however his claims against the maternal grandparents would proceed in the law division.
The real question remains as to how the Appellate Division and perhaps even the state Supreme Court will view claims such as these.
Join us in campaigning for equality and justice.


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Red-breasted Merganser drake
Christmas Day, 2016; Red-breasted Merganser in winter plumage; fishing the strong current of an outgoing tide for crabs and eels in a Gulf of Maine estuary. This bird just captured and swallowed an American eel. The wind was NW at 16 and gusting to 40. Air temp was 35 F., putting the wind chill down to 0 F. to minus 6 F. The ocean temperature at a NOAA buoy in this area was 46 F. So relative to the air, the ocean must have felt warm.Read More


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The downstairs area features a full kitchen, living room, and dining room for your convenience and comfort.
Cook with a view in the country kitchen, with all the amenities you might need for creating the perfect meal. A small supply of simple breakfast items like granola, milk, and coffee will start you off right.
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Recently scientists discovered that the Grand Canyon, which they had thought was 6 million years old, was actually 17 million years old. This is a heartening development for the ever-growing bulge of Americans staring into the crevasse of old age: It gives hope that it's possible to be 17 million years old but not look a day over 6 million!
Preventing, delaying, and hiding aging is an explosive growth industry. Americans over 65 make up about 12 percent of the population today. By 2030 they're expected to be 20 percent. There is a two-prong strategy for trying to stop time. The first is to find the right combination of food, exercise, supplements, and medical interventions to extend your life into triple digits. The second (and these aren't mutually exclusive) is to take advantage of various external manipulations in order to turn yourself into a permanent simulacrum of, if not quite youth, then perpetually youthful, indeterminate middle age.
For the former, check out the Methuselah Foundation, headed by Cambridge University Ph.D. Aubrey de Grey (who himself has a Methuselah-looking, though not gray, chest-long beard). De Grey believes science will soon be able to achieve his goal of a human lifespan of 1,000 years. This is not because he likes to envision the feuds that will erupt over whose house the great-great-great-great-great-grandchildren will spend Thanksgiving at, but because he sees aging as a form of "slaughter" of once-productive people. His Web site has lots of information about the latest thinking on the molecular processes of aging and how to stop them.
At the New England Centenarian Study, scientists are looking at the characteristics of what they say is the fastest-growing segment of the population: people 100 or older. Amazingly, the research, led by Dr. Thomas Perls of Boston University School of Medicine, has found that our oldest old tend to be in remarkable shape—90 percent lived independently into their 90s, and many maintain excellent brain function. While centenarians come from all educational and socioeconomic backgrounds, they are almost always lean, usually didn't smoke, and chose their families well—many have close relatives who also got to be ancient. The site also has a quiz that gives you an estimate of how long you've got left.
The National Institute on Aging has basic information on aging problems from Alzheimer's to constipation to eye floaters, but the most interactive feature is the clinical trials page, where you can see if you qualify to participate in a study. Reading through the trials gives you a peek into what interventions scientists are hoping might be the fountain of youth. (Clearly some think the fountain is bubbling with fish oil.)
If you haven't got time for science to come up with a way to actually stop aging, best-selling author Charla Krupp in her book How Not To Look Old has endless tips on how to appear as if you've personally decided not to get older. Krupp says her advice is not merely a tribute to vanity but a strategy for survival. To continue to thrive in their careers, boomer women must look Y&H (young and hip) because it's off on the corporate ice floe the moment you look OL (old lady). So get some bangs, wear pink lipstick, and throw away the flesh-colored pantyhose ("nude pantyhose are the devil"). She even has the solution for dreaded drooping-earlobe syndrome: a few drops of the facial filler Restylane.
For hard-core information about more invasive ways to remodel your exterior, www.cosmeticsurgery-news.com aggregates plastic surgery news from around the world, from breakthroughs ("New laser technique zaps fat without surgery") to horror stories ("I just want the mouth God gave me"). There's no quicker—or cheaper—way to make yourself feel satisfied with your own aging face than looking at the disastrous lengths celebrities go to keep themselves young. City Rag has an archive of increasingly freakish-looking celebrities (I promise even Methuselah looks better than Burt Reynolds or Faye Dunaway).
Doris Lessing, 89, was the winner of last year's Nobel Prize in literature. Lessing herself is defiantly OL, with her cranky demeanor and her bun. In 1983, under the pseudonym Jane Somers, she published the novel The Diary of a Good Neighbor, the story of an unlikely friendship between a successful single London woman and her elderly neighbor, Maudie. Maudie is the kind of old person none of us wants to be: angry, confused, lonely, smelly. But the book, like its author, is fierce, unsentimental, and compelling.