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This tool can help with that problem. It removes everything that could get in your way when screen capturing the 3d-world.
Here is how the game looks like when the console is hidden:
In case you're interested in what it does, here is a complete step-by-step list:
1. Creates a copy of the specified DotA map and then opens that copy for editing
2. Adds a completely transparent blip image to the map as "blank.blp"
3. Adds a blank font to the map as "blankFont.ttf"
4. Adds a skin descriptor file "war3mapSkin.txt" which references both blank image and font to set up a transparent skin
5. [OPTIONAL] Deletes "war3mapMap.blp" to make minimap invisible
How to Use:
Specify the DotA map that you want to change and a modified copy of it will be created. Then hide the original map somewhere (or just change it's name a bit) and rename that copy to the name of original map. After that you can watch replays for that map version and you will not see the warcraft console while viewing the replay.
Additional features:
To use extra features, specify war3 path (example: "C\Games\WarCraft") in the textbox at the bottom of the program's window, check desired features and then press "Apply Extra" button.
* Make Replay Time Visible
When you hide the console in the DotA map, then replay time becomes invisible when watching replays for that map. You can fix this by using this option, which will add a special file "ReplayPanel.fdf" to the "war3patch.mpq" archive to "UI\FrameDef\UI\" folder. This will not affect watching replays for other maps, so it's safe.
* Hide Game Chat
If you don't want the game chat to be displayed while watching a replay, then use this option. It will add a special file "MiscUI.txt" to the "war3patch.mpq" archive to "UI" folder. Next time when you run WarCraft, additional option will appear in the Options->Gameplay->Chat Support combobox, called "Hide Chat (by Danat)". If you select this option, the gamechat will be invisible while watching ANY replay or playing ANY game.
Note: Some features doesnt work for Warcraft 1.23, 1.24. Feel free to find a solution for that (look inside readme.txt for the steps i do) and report me what fixes the problem.
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When your parents reach the age of retirement, you should expect them to not be able to do the things they used to to do. Of course, they will be physically weak already, and they may even be dependent on someone to do their everyday tasks. There are technological devices and gadgets also that can help you ensure the safety of your elderly parents, and one of them is Highster Mobile phone spy software.
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If you are to install Highster Mobile on your parents' cell phones, it's not going to be for the purpose of spying on their text messages or Internet activity. You may use a free app to spy on text messages on your child's mobile devices, but this won't be the case for your elderly parents.
One feature of Highster Mobile that you can use for taking care of your parents is its GPS tracker. Basically, the GPS tracking feature of cell phone spy software enables you to locate the mobile phone in real-time, so you would also know the whereabouts of the person using the target phone, and in this case, it would be your parents.
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Portland Sea Dogs' outfielder Manuel Margot has been list as a top-25 MLB prospect by both Baseball Prospectus (14th) and Baseball America (24th), each of whom released their midseason rankings this week.
After beginning the year with the Salem Red Sox and hitting .282/.321/.420 with three homers, 17 runs batted in and 20 stolen bases over 46 games, Margot was promoted to the Sea Dogs on June 22. The 20-year old has continued to impress in Portland, slashing .293/.349/.448 with a home run, 9 RBIs and five steals in just 15 games. In 61 games between both clubs, Margot has struck out only 25 times in 239 at-bats.
"He has very wiry kind of strength," Greenville Drive manager Darren Fenster told Kevin Thomas of the Portland Press Herald back in May. "Right now he's a line drive guy but I can see him hitting a ton of doubles and triples.
"He's still a young kid so he still has some growing to do. I see him developing some power, see him as a productive 1-2 hitter."
Not only is Margot an above average hitter and base runner, but his speed has made him one of the better defensive center fielders in the minor league ranks as well.
"He can really run," Fenster told the Herald. "I never had Jackie Bradley Jr., but everyone talks about the jumps Jackie gets (in the field) off the bat – almost as if he's moving before contact.
"Manny has that kind of instinct. The ball is hit and he's there. He can really track the ball down."
In addition to Margot the Red Sox have two additional infield prospects ranked in the top-25 in Yoan Moncada (11th by Baseball Prospectus and Baseball America) and Rafael Devers (15th by Baseball Prospectus and Baseball America). Both are currently playing for the Single-A Greenville Drive and could be making their appearances at Hadlock Field sooner than later.


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Drive – Kate Stewart – ARC Review
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Meet the Author:
Kate Stewart lives in Charleston, S.C. with her husband, Nick, and her naughty beagle, Sadie. A native of Dallas, Kate moved to Charleston three weeks after her first visit, dropping her career of 8 years, and declaring it her creative muse. Kate pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense because it's what she loves as a reader. A lover of all things '80s and '90s, especially John Hughes films and rap, she dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity only and does a horrible job of playing the ukulele. Aside from running a mile without collapsing, traveling is the only other must on her bucket list. On occasion, she does very well at vodka.
by Kate Stewart
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Expected publication: October 17th 2017
Music . . . the heart's greatest librarian.
The average song is three and a half minutes long; those three and a half minutes could lead to a slow blink, a glimpse of the past, or catapult the soul into heart-shattering nostalgia.
At the height of my career, I had the life I wanted, the life I'd always envisioned. I'd found my tempo, my rhythm. Then I received a phone call that left me off key.
You see, my favorite songs had a way of playing simultaneously. I was in love with one man's beats and another's lyrics. But when it came to the soundtrack of a life, how could anyone choose a favorite song? So, to erase any doubt, I ditched my first-class ticket and decided to take a drive, fixed on the rearview.
Two days.
One playlist.
And the long road home to the man who was waiting for me.
Drive was one EPIC ROCK STAR LOVE STORY!!!! It was a messy, and emotionally engaging story of second chances, soulmates, and an overwhelming passion for music.
Reading the blurb I knew DRIVE would be a thoroughly touching read, a moving triangle story with heart and soul. It was all about missed opportunities, mistakes, demons, wrong timing, and the soul deep yearning for the right person.
I don't usually like to read triangle stories, but I couldn't pass up this opportunity. A rock star romance from Kate Stewart could only mean one thing – a passionately heart-rending love-story that would rock my heart and mind. And that's exactly what happened.
I don't want to say I cried, but my heart was aching throughout the entire book. I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat, hoping for a certain outcome, and feeling sorrow for the one that was left behind. The author delivered a masterful tale that kept me flipping pages and wondering if my heart would ever be the same again.
Heart-felt feelings were jumping of the pages. Passion, sorrow, hope, loss and love all mixed together made one very messy but also very realistic background of a love-story that felt all consuming. I have to applaud the author for writing such appealing and likable characters. The story ripped my heart apart, shook it, and knitted it back together after one utterly emotional but happy ending.
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CS100. Courtesy, Bombardier Bombardier posted net income of $837 million for 2011, up 8% over a $775 million net profit in 2010. Bombardier Aerospace, however, saw full-year EBIT fall 9.4% to $502 million as revenue slid 2.3% to $8.6 billion. The unit's results are partially skewed by the fact that it last year moved to a Dec. 31 year end from Jan. 31 previously. Aerospace's backlog at year end increased by 14.6% compared to Jan. 31, 2011, to $22 billion. The unit ...
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everywhere in the hotel and free !!! And if you do not have your hardware, then use ours: two iPads are available to make you feel like a really free social-web user !!! A free internet iMac point is also available.
where you can really find almost everything: a Degust selection of cheese, various types of salami,jams and mustards, and fresh fruits, cereals, various seeds, fruit juices, yogurt, cakes, brioches and many other products. The American buffet foresees scrambled eggs, bacon, smoked salmon and caviar substitute. You can make your own customized buffet. Are you wheat-flour allergic? We have created a little corner with special gluten-free products
And if you come by car: you can buy a daily parking ticket at 3 euro: the cheapest way, but the parking is up to you. Or you can choose the private parking for our guests at the special price of 20 euro, which is more comfortable and you don't have to worry about finding a parking site. We are situated in a pedestrian area, but you may drive right to the front of the hotel.
12 city bikes, 4 cruiser bikes and 2 foot bikes to hire at a special price to visit the city and capture with a few clicks the beauty of Ferrara, its ancient walls and its historic buildings
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Scoonie Golf Club is situated in the seaside town of Leven in the Kingdom of Fife. It is a picturesque parkland course about 15 miles from the famous Old Course in St.Andrews and enjoys panoramic views to the north over farmland and hills and to the south over the beautiful Forth estuary . Originally opened as a 9 hole course it has been extended over the years, in 1936 land was obtained to extend the course and James Braid was employed to do the design. Scoonie Golf Club is a member of the Association of James Braid courses and the course provides sufficient challenges to maintain the interest of low handicap golfers whilst remaining within the capabilities of the higher handicappers.
There is a continual programme of development for the course to ensure that it meets modern requirements and continues to provide good golf for both Members and visitors. The current Club was formed in 1951 and is open to ladies, gentlemen and juniors and over the years has been proud to see Members develop from the Juniors ranks to become adults representing their country at international level. The clubhouse provides full catering and bar services throughout the season and visiting individuals and parties are always sure of a warm welcome.
2019/20 Season
With the start of the season at Scoonie just under 3 weeks away the Captain has arrange two medal weekends to get back into the swing of things and for any new members to get their cards in for handicap before the official start of the season.
Saturday 23rd and Saturday 30th March as a normal club competition there will be an AM and PM session. The AM session will now have 2 blocks for bookings. Starting from 08:00am to 08:40am with the second block starting at 08:48am to 09:30am. If there is not enough players to make up the first block the players in the second block will be added to the last tee time in the first block to make sure there is no gaps between the tee times.
The PM session will be starting at 11:45am. This will be just for these two weekends and will back to normal for the upcoming season.
Entry sheets are up in the club on the notice board as normal. Unfortunately at the moment there are still some technical difficulties to get the online booking system up and running which we hope to have sorted for the start of the season.
All new members who wish to play must have their fees paid before Saturday 23rd March if they are looking to play in the pre-season games which will allow them to put their cards in before the start of the season.
Visitors are always welcome and as well as the golfing treat you can also sample the warm hospitality while enjoying the full facilities of the clubhouse, Bar and catering facilities.
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On the bike front, Nicole Freedman is going to get things off to a good start in Boston with a "Boston Bikes Update Report" Jan 29:
LivableStreets To Host First Annual "Boston Bikes Update Report"
On Thursday, January 29th, LivableStreets Alliance will host the first "Boston Bikes Update Report" by the city's Director of Bicycle Programs, Nicole Freedman. The public meeting will be held starting at 7 PM in the mezzanine conference room of the main branch of the Boston Public Library. The focus will be on future steps needed to create the "world class bicycling city" that Mayor Menino has promised. There will be additional discussion about what could be done to significantly expand the cycling population -- and its political influence -- by attracting "traffic intolerant" bicyclists, by installing low-cost bike-friendly infrastructure in all parts of the city, and by setting up programs to assure that low-income and non-white communities feel included, among other strategies.
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Cocktails in the Country: Observe your Problems Being Cleansed from your Very Soul
A Tale of Gin, Saloons, and a Cocktail with a Mean Pair of Gams
"You walk into a saloon, belly up to the bar, and ask for a Dry Gin Martini, straight-up, no garnish, water on the side, no ice. The bartender asks if you want a particular brand of gin. You make your choice. You give it to her straight. "Brimelow's Gin, please. The high-proof bottling if you have it, or . . ."
"Oh, we have the high-proof Brimelow's alright," the bartender tells you. "Good gin, too. Been a best seller since it hit the shelves back in 2003. Not that far back in gin terms, but the Brimelow family's been in the gin biz since 1794, you know. Arthur Brimelow started the company. Bastard to work for, they say . . ."
You take a barstool, you sip your ice-cold elixir, you observe your problems being cleansed from your very soul, you watch as your focus sharpens, and the bartender, who has been waiting for this exact moment, says, "They added sage to the original recipe to make this bottling. That's where you're getting that sense of peace. It's the sage."
Or maybe that's not what she says at all. Maybe she tells you that the gin you chose is the only gin in the world that's made in an Austrian hybrid still, and that each botanical is distilled separately. Or perhaps the bartender will tell you all about the origins of gin. About Dutch Courage. About Gin Lane. About Dr. Sylvius, the seventeenth-century Dutch professor who created the world's first gin. Or did he?
Some bartenders might quote from Casablanca when you order your Dry Gin Martini: "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world . . ." Other bartenders might recite the old Ogden Nash poem, instead: "There's something about a Martini . . ." and every now and then you'll meet a bartender who tries to get you to switch your brand of gin. "If you usually drink Brimelow's Gin, I'm going to suggest you try this new one, Hopewell's Gin. It's not quite the same, but it it's sort of in the same family if you know what I mean . . . lots of my regulars are switching to it."
There are bartenders in this world, and God bless each and every one of them, who won't just try to get you to switch gins, they'll try to change the whole damned cocktail. "How about trying a Martinez instead of a Martini? Different drink, that's for sure, but she's sort of the Martini's mother. You might want to take her around the dance- floor once or twice. She's got a mean pair of gams." And the same bartenders, you can bet your bottom dollar, will eventually turn you on to Aviation cocktails. And you'll be oh so glad you found the Aviation . . . "
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Basic Information
What is the Strategic Gaming Society?
The Strategic Gaming Society (SGS) is a social club focused on table top gaming.
What kind of games?
The SGS does not play traditional games like Monopoly or Life. SGS games range wildly from press your luck to deep strategy. You may be playing against other players to control a medieval seaport town or cooperating with other players to stop a global pandemic.
When and where does the SGS meet?
The SGS meets in the cafeteria most Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30 pm.
Important: there are no after school buses. If you are staying for club, you need to arrange for transportation home.
Basic Club Rules:
- Academics come first. In any given week, you MUST be passing all of your classes to attend the SGS.
- No electronics at the table. This is a social club.
- No food or drinks at the gaming table. Some of the games are expensive and can easily be stained or ruined by a spilled drink or dropped snack.
- Treat the games with respect. If you damage a game or lose pieces, you will be responsible for replacing those items. As mentioned, these games are generally not cheap.
- You may bring your own games as long as you have them approved first by the club sponsor.
- You are here for games. If you are out wandering the halls or being generally disruptive, you will be sent home. Repeated violations can result in removal from the club.


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The Ravens met with Florida S Matt Elam.
Former Browns president Mike Holmgren is going to work with a Seattle radio station.
Steelers RB Baron Batch writes a vivid account of what it's like to be examined and treated after an NFL injury.
Texans LB Tim Dobbins got $360,000 worth of guarantees in his new one-year deal.
Season-ticket renewals are strong for the Colts, with the team reaching Peyton Manning-era rates.
The Jaguars LB room will have to make a transition this year, even with the same position coach.
The Titans are letting fans vote for the design of the 15th anniversary patch they'll wear on their jerseys this year.
The Broncos could address their lack of pass-rushers in the draft rather than free agency.
A family of Chiefs fans were able to express their fandom in style — because they embezzled nearly $3 million.
Former 49ers S Reggie Smith tweeted a picture of himself signing with the Raiders.
Most of the building blocks for the Chargers offense are present for offseason work.
The Cowboys hosted local prospects working out for them in style.
Giants WR Victor Cruz is still waiting, even as another restricted free agent wideout got a deal.
Many of the Eagles mysteries will be revealed when they take the field for minicamp.
Redskins NT Chris Baker signed his restricted free agent tender.
Cal C Brian Schwenke will visit the Bears.
New Lions K David Akers signed a minimum salary benefit deal, giving the team a break on the cap charge.
Draft depth at RB could benefit the Packers.
The Vikings finalized dates for those pesky TBA preseason games.
Former Falcons TE Greg McCrary died after suffering a heart attack.
The Panthers stadium funding bill could be voted on by the full state Senate today.
LSU DE Barkevious Mingo makes sense for the Saints in the middle of the first round.
Buccaneers DE Da'Quan Bowers will be in court today on gun charges.
Signing veteran G Chilo Rachal gives the Cardinals some draft flexibility.
A look at the worst draft picks in Rams history.
The 49ers are in position to address needs at defensive line and safety in the draft.
For writers covering the Seahawks, CB Richard Sherman is the gift that keeps on giving.


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NCWM National Conference on Weights and Measures
NCWM National Conference on Weights and Measures
The charge of the Belt-Conveyor Scale Sector is important in providing appropriate type evaluation criteria based on specifications, tolerances and technical requirements of NIST Handbook 44 Sections 1.10. General Code and 2.21. Belt Conveyor Scale Systems. The sector's recommendations are presented to the NTEP Committee each January for approval and inclusion in NCWM Publication 14 Technical Policy, Checklists and Test Procedures for national type evaluation.
The sector is also called upon occasionally for technical expertise in addressing difficult NIST Handbook 44 issues on the agenda of the NCWM Specifications and Tolerances Committee. Sector membership includes industry, NTEP laboratory representatives, technical advisors and the NTEP Administrator. Meetings are held annually, or as needed and are open to all NCWM members and other registered parties.
Meeting Documents | Registration | Request Appointment
|Peter Sirrico
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|Darrell Flocken
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Fresno High takes a swing at restoring its classic look
Back in your high school days, did you ever imagine grabbing a hammer and smashing the wall of the principal's office?
More than 100 Fresno high school students, alumni and community members got that chance Tuesday night during the school's "Bringing Down the Bunkers" fundraiser.
Junior Noah Parry -- sporting a hard hat and safety glasses -- gladly took a swing at the principal's office with a sledgehammer.
"I don't know many people who can say they did that in high school," Parry said. "I'm happy to see them go."
Others preferred to write messages on the walls of the library.
The mayhem had a motive. With two new buildings under construction, the existing library and administration buildings in the front of the school, known as the "bunkers," are being demolished.
First, though, came Tuesday's fundraiser. People paid $5 to take a swing or $10 to take three.
"People were telling me they were willing to tear them down with their bare hands, so we came up with this idea," said Carol Mills, a Fresno Unified school board member.
The bunkers -- built in 1971 -- marred the front entrance to the campus and the view of Fresno High's main building, Royce Hall.
Ellie Huston -- Eloise Mason when she graduated from Fresno High in 1955 -- said it's about time the bunkers are destroyed: "Having those two buildings out front was a disgrace. They ruined the beautiful architecture of Royce Hall, one of the most beautiful buildings in town."
In place of the bunkers will be a grassy plaza resembling the school's entrance as it was in the 1950s. Two new two-story buildings, expected to be finished in time for the new school year, will house classrooms, a career center, a library and administration. Those structures will reflect the classical architecture of Royce Hall, which opened in 1922 and was restored in 2003 after a fire.
Funding for the new construction comes from a slice of $280 million in school repair dollars approved by voters in 2010 under the Fresno Unified Measure Q bond measure.
Proceeds from Tuesday's fundraiser will go toward the school's parents organization, the Fresno High School Tribal Council.


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Israeli-Style Airport Security Coming to U.S.?
Security experts familiar with Israel's behavior profiling system have long since criticized U.S. airport security for its approach. The lion's share of TSA's $4.9 billion annual budget is spent looking for bombs, not bombers. This is why TSA agents insist on confiscating your five-ounce bottle of shampoo at the security checkpoint and why Israeli agents will give you a steak knife once you're in flight............read the whole story at Pajamasmedia.com


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I got married to a high school friend on November 23, 2002 after 2 years and 3 months of going steady. I am 29 and he is 30, we met in a high school reunion which he organized after 11 years. I am Phoebe Heidi Rivero, now married to Rex Malagueno.
We had 10 months of wedding preparations. I did our wedding liturgy, and we both did our wedding give aways with the help of my sister, it's a gel candle in a wine glass. We are into every detail of the wedding, I myself bought the raw materials for the wedding entourage. We traveled from Bataan to Lumban, Laguna, just to buy embroidered piña for my traje de boda and his Barong,
I wanted a very solemn and organized wedding. My sister who happened to be my maid of honor, spent sleepless nights conceptualizing how can we have a very organized wedding in an open air reception with 500 guests. We offered 5 dozens of eggs at the Monasterio de Sta. Clara just to have a rain-free day.
A day before our wedding it rained hard at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The evening news mentioned that a typhoon is expected the following day. I could not sleep that night, we both kept praying for a good weather. We cannot afford a hotel reception that can accommodate 500 guests .The food was prepared by relatives and friends, the priest who officiated our wedding is a good friend while a high school friend and his seminarians sung at our wedding.
The ceremony was very solemn and the San Roque Chapel at Subic Bay Freeport Zone was full of guests, some were not able to go inside anymore. Our caterer did a very good job of making us feel special that night. We were overwhelmed by the number of guest who joined us, 600 came and everybody had kind and good wishes for us.
As I look back to my wedding day, I realized that the long wait was worth it. We are both blessed because we both love each other very much. The wedding was on a tight budget and yet we got what we really wanted, a very romantic dinner with tea lights and with 600 people. It truly was such a great blessing.
All our relatives and friends congratulated us for having such a great wedding. I realized that even if you cannot afford a professional wedding coordinator, you can still have the wedding you dreamed of since you were a little girl, what we had was more than what I dreamed of.
I would like to thank you for providing me with inspirational readings and ideas on how to have a simple yet elegant wedding in a provincial set-up.


text: Just a reminder for those of you all hooked up computerwise, the weekend readings and Father Roy's homilies are up on iTunes! Do a search for Spreckels and you'll find them. You can also find them next to the Bulletins on this site as well as on tape or CD in the Parish library (open after Mass on Sunday mornings).


text: Oromo recording artist Saliha Sami is working on a new music video; the title of the music hasn't been disclosed thus far. The award-winning musician has released the following photos from the set of the video production on her Facebook page. The release date of the video will be announced when it becomes available.


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July is a fantastic month for Stampin' Up!
There are 2, yes 2 amazing specials on at the moment!
Yes! Bonus days are here for all of July. So for all order of £45 (excl pp) you get a coupon worth £4.50 to spend in August! How fantastic is that? So for a purchase of £90 (excl pp) you get two vouchers and so on and so on.....
I am more than sure you'll found products you love in the new catalogue so why not take a look at my online shop OR if you'd like your own catalogue just get in touch!
OR it's a great time to join my Team and get lots of feebies!
A fantastic way to get crafting goodies for free is to join my team. If you're in the UK, France, Germany, Austria or The Netherlands you can sign up under me!
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The most unusual names for pets
Shakespeare famously asked, "What's in a name?" It turns out the answer is "lots of laughs," at least if you're talking about pet names. The people at VPI Pet Insurance.
A company that offers health insurance for dogs and cats, have come up with a list of the most unusual names for pets. They should know: They chose from the 485,000 names of animals that they insure.
Dog names
1. Pickle Von Corndog
2. Lord Chubby Pruneface
3. Badonkadonk
4. Ninjastar Dangerrock
5. Molly Mcboozehound
Cat names
1. Purr Diem
2. Bing Clawsby
3. Cleocatra
4. Admiral Pancake
5. Optimus Pants


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Liam Neeson – Irish and American actor, winner of awards "Golden Globe", a BAFTA and a nomination for "Oscar" for his role as Oskar Schindler in the cult drama "Schindler's List", the winner of the Venice Film Festival (the film "Michael Collins"), Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
William John Neeson was born on June 7, 1952 in Northern Ireland in an ordinary family caretaker and cook. As a young man he was seriously interested in boxing and participated in amateur championships. Another fascination was Liam theater during his school years, he participated in theater productions. But after the release of Liam enrolled at Queen's University in Belfast. At 24, Neeson began to play on the stage of the Belfast theater. And then I moved to the capital Dublin and entered the theater «Abbey Theatre». Soon the 29-year-old actor noted film director John Boorman. And he invited Liam to his film "Excalibur" in the role of a knight. The picture was released in 1981 and has collected many awards, including was nominated for "Oscar". Neeson could not take advantage of such a good start and began to combine work in the theater with the shooting in the television series and feature films: "Bounty" (1984), "Miami Vice: Department of manners", "Innocence" (1985), "The Mission" (1986) "Playing Dead" (1988), "The Good mother" (1988), "next of kin" (1989). Liam has demonstrated an enviable efficiency, acting almost three paintings a year. An important job for Neeson was the main role in the horror film "Man of Darkness" (1990). For the role of Dr. eerie avenger actor nominated for the award "Saturn", a rolling success tape Neeson added a little fame.
He continued to actively removed ( "Revolver" (1992), "Husbands and Wives" (1992). And even the master was invited by Woody Allen in the film "Ruby Cairo" (1993).
In 1993, the year Liam, as they say, became famous all over the world, when
moviegoers have seen him in the war drama Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List." For the role of the Nazi Party member Oskar Schindler who saved Jews on the Second World War, Neeson was nominated for "Oscar", he received the award "Golden Globe" and a BAFTA. Feed Itself collected several "Oscars" and has become a cult. After such a strong surge Liam appeared in many popular films. In 1996, the role of a fighter for the independence of Ireland Michael Collins in the drama brought Neeson most prestigious award – the Volpi Cup for Best Actor in Venice Film Festival.
In 1999, Liam reappeared in the film Spielberg – this time in the fantastic saga "Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace." For her performance as the Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn him again nominated for "Saturn". In the same year, 47-year-old actor has been awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2002, two pictures come out with Liana Neeson, who had a good rolling destiny – a military thriller Kathryn Bigelow's "K-19" and Martin Scorsese's crime drama "Gangs of New York". In 2003, Liam has played in the melodrama of Richard Curtis' "Love Actually." And he appeared to the public in the form of seksopatolaga in 2004 in the movie "Dr. Kinsey." For this role, Neeson was nominated for the "Golden Globe".
In 2005, the actor has embodied on the screen supervillain and enemy of Batman in the film Christopher Nolan "Batman. Start". Subsequently, Liam appeared in the sequels of the saga.
In 2009, the year in the life of 57-year-old movie star was a tragedy. Was injured in a ski resort, lost his only wife, the mother of two sons, actress Natasha Richardson. Recovering from the loss, Liam continues to appear in popular movies: "" Team A "(2010)," Fight "(2011)," Wrath of the Titans "(2012)," Battleship "(2012).


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Monday, December 6, 2010
Bah humbug
Can it really be less than three weeks til Christmas? I am usually in full on festive mode by now, making mulled wine, sending Christmas cards and buying presents but the Scrooge in me has taken over and I am in denial this year, particularly as the car has given up the ghost and so, two weeks before we depart foggy, rainy France for snowy, freezing London we still don't know how we are going to get there.
The original plan was to drive with kids, dogs and Christmas pressies, smugly bypassing any wildcat airline strikes, closed airports and snowbound runways and stopping off as and when we need to (with Oscar the car-hating, nauseous pug in tow that will be about every 10 minutes.)
However, even the chance of booking the car into a garage before Christmas is proving to be about as likely as witnessing the second coming. I was very efficient, French even, in my tactics this morning. On the phone at dead on 8.30am to request an appointment at their earliest convenience. The receptionist took my name and number and told me a technician would ring me back. Two hours passed, nothing. Then my phone rang with an unfamilar number as I sat in Cafe Latin in Valbonne with a friend so I started into my spiel about the car being stuck permanently in second gear, only to discover it was actually Fenelon, asking where Livvy was! Not sure who was more surprised, me or Msr Motet!
I rang the garage again at 11.30, explaining that I would quite like to be able to make an appointment before the end of 2010 to be told they had my message and my number and yes, someone would be ringing me back to arrange an appointment. Needless to say, nothing. I'd find it disappointing if I wasn't so familiar with this scenario.
While the weather has been doing its worst here, I have been busy beavering away on my website www.karenhockneymedia.com. Have had some great feedback already from friends and colleagues and the guys at Brightbox did a fab job of making it look slick and professional (if only they could perform the same magic on me!)
Spoke to the lovely Dermot O'Leary last week, who has never changed despite now being one of the hottest hosts on TV. He's hosting the National TV Awards next month and talked about why he won't wait as long as Simon Cowell to tie the knot, how his personal trainer kicks his butt to kick him in shape and why he would do pretty much anything for the job of US X Factor host. Coming soon in Closer and Hello.....
Finally, the photo at the top is destined to remind everyone in Blighty that snow can be quite lovely really...first day of ski season last Saturday in Greolieres with views down to the coast, fresh snow, sunshine and a Snickers and a grand creme to die for....
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Everyone loves a revival. Witness the huge popularity of Searching For Sugar Man, the documentary film that tells the story of two South African music fans looking for their musical hero. The renaissance of Rodriguez is partly due to the psychology of communal discovery: it feels good when a special talent is given its due. Nigerian Afrobeat funk musician William Onyeabor is the latest forgotten treasure on everyone's lips. Damon Albarn, Hot Chip, Bloc Party and others paid tribute to the artist in a concert this week. After releasing six albums, the mysterious Onyeabor retreated in the mid 80s to a new-born Christian faith and to run a flour mill, apparently. Decades later NY label Luaka Bop spent five years tracking him down, which led to a compilation album and documentary.
It makes you wonder: how many brilliant lost, neglected and forgotten artists can there be? How many Rodriguezes? How many Onyeabors? And as we enter a musical world increasingly controlled by algorithms on streaming services, will our passive listening consign the forgotten to the dusty corners of the internet forever? Cue Forgotify, a website that only plays songs that no-one has listened to on Spotify. Its mission statement? '4 millions songs on Spotify have never been played. Not even once. Let's change that.'
The only control you have on the site is the ability to press 'next'. It doesn't try and define your taste according to your postcode or voting habits. It contains music of all genres as well as spoken word. In the last hour I've listened to some really random stuff including The Plasmatics, Handel, Memphis Slim, music from Poland, India and Pakistan and some flute duets inspired by the Pygmies of the Ituri Forest. It's a fine effort to buoy obscure artists in the digital world and balance the mouse and the men.
Whether it's because of fashion and trends, subject matter and taboo, mainstream criticism or unfortunate circumstance, the world is full of lost geniuses. And there are different levels: Some artists have relatively successful careers without the heights of fame and prestige they deserve. I'd posit Laura Nyro as one such artist. Born in 1947 in the Bronx, Nyro's career started in late 60s Brill-Building Manhattan. Releasing her first album 'More Than a New Discovery' at 20, she released albums until 1993 before passing away at 49 in 1997 from cancer. She was idolised by many artists, including Elvis Costello, Kate Bush, Cyndi Lauper, Todd Nundgren, Elton John, but never received a comparable level of fame. Though 'New York Tendaberry' is a critically-acclaimed album, the highest charting songs were covers by other artists. No more! Nyro should be cherished. When I first heard 'Tom Cat Goodbye', my mind was blown. What was this beautiful, painful music? And why didn't I know about it before? While older readers may be acquainted with her work, she's no longer a household name, nor is her work played on the radio. She deserves wider recognition.
We want your suggestions. Colleagues and friends went for dEUS, Mogwai, The Go-Betweens, Wire, Fatima Mansions, Ladytron, XX Teens, Charlottefield, Chris Cohen and I was also reminded that Bach was known simply as a jobbing organist during his lifetime and only became The Greatest Composer That Ever Lived the following century. So which artist would you like to see given more recognition and attention – and why? Let us know in the comments below or using #lostgenius.


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Student nurses - as well as their experienced colleagues - should be assessed for attributes including their "compassion" for patients and "courage" to point out where things are going wrong, according to Jane Cummings, the Chief Nursing Officer for England.
She launched the strategy, called Compassion in Practice, at a conference in Manchester on Tuesday. She said: "Poor care is a betrayal of what we all stand for."
"We must seize this opportunity to create a future where people are treated with compassion, dignity and respect by skilled staff who have the competence and time to care," she added.
Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, said: "Ensuring that patients get the best possible care is a priority for this Government. Nurses play an important role in this which is why this announcement by nurse leaders is so important."


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Interview: Nathan Latona of Tera Melos - Part One/
Pedals And Effects is proud to welcome Nathan Latona of Tera Melos to 5Starr Sound Labs! As some of you may know (and for those who don't), outside of working on Pedals And Effects, Nick plays guitar in the dope band Tera Melos where Nathan takes up bass duties. There's a lot going with their music, and we got to talking to Nathan about the history of the band, how he approaches bass, and how he uses effects in the eye of the hurricane that is Tera Melos.
The interview starts off with Nick and Nathan giving a brief history of Tera Melos, their downsizing from four-piece to three-piece, their first pedals ever and their basic setups in the beginning. Nathan then talks about his growing pedal board, how Nick and Nathan power their boards, a Steve Albini connection and more!
I love listening to these two dudes talk, they have a long history making music together and their chemistry shows. Check out part one of our interview with Nathan Latona, you can bet there's more to come! Stay tuned!


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Source : The Hindu
Though Mysuru managed to remain largely advertisement-hoarding free for the last two years, outdoor ads are set to make a comeback here.
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), which stopped issuing fresh licences for advertisement hoardings or renewing existing licences since April 2015, has now come up with a new advertisement bylaw comprising a revised fee structure for outdoor ads.
The free structure proposed by the Standing Committee on Taxation, Finance and Appeals came up before the MCC council meeting on Monday for approval.
However, members demanded a detailed discussion before the House gave its approval. While former Mayor Ayub Khan from the Congress and Ravindra from JD(S) were against giving the nod in a hurry, former Mayor R. Lingappa, of the JD(S) opposed allowing ad hoardings in the city.
Mr. Lingappa, during whose tenure as Mayor the MCC did away with hoardings, expressed apprehensions over the city losing its beauty if the hoardings were allowed. Mayor Ravi Kumar put off the decision and said a detailed discussion will be held during the next council meeting.
Two years ago, the MCC had not only stopped issuing and renewing outdoor advertisement licences, but also cracked down on illegal ads as the licensees were misusing the permission. A large number of ad hoardings were pulled down during the crackdown.
The alleged misuse of licences included displaying multiple advertisements, sometimes up to 10, after obtaining permission only for one hoarding. Some licensees would obtain permission for a billboard measuring 3ftX5ft, but would allegedly put up a billboard of 5ftX8ft.
While the MCC had refused to renew licenses in last two years, a few advertisers had moved court and managed to obtain stay, preventing the civic body from removing their hoardings.


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The internet shaped our lives in many different segments. We changed our habits and ways of doing some things. We use the internet for listening music, reading books, watching the movie, finding necessary information, advertising, and numerous other things. It helped us to do things faster and better. We should use its benefits as much as we can.
Those benefits are well-known to companies which are constantly searching for a new way of advertising. The internet helped them to reach their potential clients easier and faster. Companies now do not invest a lot of money in slow and less effective offline marketing. They use that money for the online marketing which is less expensive and more effective. The rest of money they use to improve their business. Some large companies have a special sector which serves them for digital marketing promotion. That is good because they do not have to hire some digital marketing agencies to do that for them. But, small companies have to. They do not have a large budget, so they cannot pay so many workers. They have to hire some digital marketing agency to help them advertise online. Digital marketing agencies use SEO to promote companies and their products. Searching Engine Optimization, which is a full name for SEO, is the best way for advertising online. Marketing agencies use it to help the company which they advertise to be on the top of searching engines. That helps those companies to have more potential clients. When someone searches for the things which a certain company does or its products, the company which some agency advertises should be the first thing which someone who searches for that content will open. In that way, the company will have more potential clients which can start to use its services, and that means that the business will operate with more success than before. And when you think about how many people use the internet today, the online marketing sounds even better. With a good SEO Company, your success is guaranteed. A good SEO company should have a beautiful and modern website before everything else. That means that they know how to create a good website which is the crucial thing for the online advertising. And that also means that a company has good workers who are creative and who have many good ideas. They will create the website for your company and use SEO to promote it. If you find a good company, then you do not have to worry about success. A good company will surely bring you more clients than before and make your business become famous.
People who live in Columbus Ohio have no troubles with finding a good marketing agency. There are many good and successful agencies there, and you will easily find the one you can hire. Try to find the best one among many of them and you will be satisfied with final results. You will have more clients, and that means more profit and success for your company.


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bill-swift - April 1, 2008
It may be April Fools Day today, but Lara Flynn Boyle's face is no joke. It's scary is what it is. I remember when Lara Flynn Boyle used be hot. Back before she was disgustingly skinny, and definitely before whatever happened to her face happened. But that was back in the '90s, and time waits for no one. Which is probably why Lara Flynn Boyle did whatever she did to her face. Or maybe she got hit by a truck. The ugly truck.
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Boating holidays from Gayton Marina - canal holidays on the Grand Union Canal, starting from Gayton
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Looking for a boating holiday in Northampton? Try Gayton Marina from Hoseasons
Gayton Marina in Northampton, Grand Union Canal
Gayton Marina in Northampton is well positioned for you to take a holiday on the canal network around the rural landscape of Northamptonshire, and the boatyard's proximity to the M1 means that it's easy to get to your boatyard. When choosing your boat from Gayton Marina, you have a variety of sizes of boats available: from the "Gayton Weaver" which sleeps 4 people, to the "Gayton Swan" which sleeps 12 people - and every size in-between.
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Details about Gayton Marina in Northampton, Grand Union Canal
Hire your canal boat from Gayton Marina and choose from several different cruising routes. You could cruise north on the Grand Union Canal, and head into Braunston, a journey which should take about 3 days - so ideal for a short break. Or if you're going on a holiday for a week or more, cruise right through Braunston, stopping at Rugby, and finally Coventry. And for those of you lucky enough to have 2 weeks of unspoilt adventure on your canal boat, explore the Leicester Ring - which will take you on both canals and rivers.
Canal boats at Gayton Marina
The boats at Gayton Marina are all traditional canal boats - but they all have the modern conveniences you'd expect from a 21st century boating holiday: TV, DVD, microwave, hairdryer - all included aboard your boat. There's certainly no roughing it on a boat from Gayton Marina!
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If you fancy a canal boat from Gayton Marina, and want to find out more, you can check prices and boat availability from Hoseasons. There's bound to be a boat for you.
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Trevor in Canal Wharf, Llangollen
. Sleeping between 4 and 12 people, you can cruise over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct!
Trevor in Llangollen
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Topcraft Cruisers
is a family run boat-yard, supplying top quality cruisers for your boating holiday. Ranging from 2 berth to 8 berth - there's bound to be something which takes your fancy. If you're after a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads, this could be the place for you to hire your boat from.
Topcraft Cruisers in Norfolk Broads
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Royalls Boatyard
is a family run boat-yard, supplying a range of top quality cruisers for your boating holiday. Situated in Wroxham, this boat-yard makes an ideal starting point for you Norfolk Broads adventure.
Royalls Boatyard in Norfolk Broads
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Heritage Narrow Boats
allows you to rent a variety of canal boats - coming in a range of berthages, from 2 - 12. A great place to explore several canals - including the Huddersfield Canal, Cheshire Ring, Four Counties Ring, Macclesfield Canal, Peak Forest Canal or the Caldon Canal.
Heritage Narrow Boats in Macclesfiled Canal
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A boatyard in Scotland,
Falkirk Marina
is on Forth & Clyde and Union Canal. This boatyard is an ideal base to cruise to Edinburgh or Glasgow. You can also take your narrowboat through the iconic Falkirk Wheel; it's worth having a look at Falkirk Marina for a Scottish canal holiday.
Falkirk Marina in Forth & Clyde and Union Canal
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For a Norfolk Broads adventure starting in Wroxham, try
Summercraft cruisers
. A great position on the River Bure, you can take in the high ways and by-ways of the Norfolk Broads. Have a look at the Potter Heigham bridge too!
Summercraft in Norfolk Broads
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tousignant assigned to Idaho
Mathieu Tousignant, who was not on the Texas Stars Clear Day roster, has been assigned to the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL for their Kelly Cup Playoff series beginning Friday against the Utah Grizzlies. Tousignant recently signed an entry-level contract with Dallas for a three year period. He is on the playoff roster for the Steelheads where he tallied 6 goals, 11 assists, and 52 PIMs in 20 games this season. In 45 games in Texas, Tousi had 4 goals and 3 assists with 62 PIMs.
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- AnonymousApril 15, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Wish he could have stayed in Texas for the playoffs. But its a good thing that everyone else is healthyReplyDelete
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The Steelers have gotten good news on the injury front in recent days.
It started with an optimistic report about running back Rashard Mendenhall's chances of playing against the Eagles in Week Five and continued through Monday's practice when linebacker James Harrison and safety Troy Polamalu were both able to get on the field. Coach Mike Tomlin met the media on Tuesday and kept it coming when he said that there's a good chance of all three players getting back to work this weekend.
"All guys performed well, and we anticipate them being able to participate this weekend," Tomlin said, via CBS Pittsburgh. "Based on how I looked at what we worked on yesterday, I think that's a safe assessment."
The Steelers could use Mendenhall to help jumpstart a rushing offense that's averaging just 65 yards per game so far this season, 31st in the league, and they certainly hope that Harrison will help a pass rush that's produced just five sacks through the team's three games. And Polamalu thinks that getting everyone back in the lineup and comfortable with each other will only help the defense execute at a higher level.
"We just have to get ourselves on the winning side of things, because nobody cares about losing teams," Polamalu said, via the Associated Press. "We just haven't been executing that well, whatever the call is that coach (Dick) LeBeau has made, we just haven't been executing it that well at all. It really has nothing to do with the scheme of things. It's just that we're not executing and not performing well."
We'll keep watching to see if there's a change in the positive news coming out of Pittsburgh, but the bye week seems to have done the trick for the Steelers on the health front.


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It took three minutes to book my trip to Los Angeles so I could attend Cinefamily and FYF's The Adventures of Pete & Pete reunion at The Orpheum. It took another month to actually calm myself down. For weeks on end, the event's poster set my mind racing, especially with one little sub-headline: "with special guests Polaris performing live!" Seeing the entire cast was one thing, but never did I think it'd be possible to catch a live performance of Polaris — Mark Mulcahy's technically-fictional outfit that scored the series' three seasons.
The Connecticut songwriter is an unmatched American virtuoso of alternative anthems. I've long championed his work, whether with former college rock outfit Miracle Legion or on solo records (specifically 1997's Fathering, whose opening track "Hey Self Defeater" just might be the most hard-hitting lost anthem of the '90s), but his 12 songs for Pete & Pete will always coddle my heart. They exude a surrealistic charm that coats the show's timeless themes of adolescence and childlike wonder. A few of them are my personal all-time favorite songs ("She Is Staggering", "Ashamed of the Story I Told", and "Waiting for October"), and the show itself slots high on my Top Five TV Shows I'll Watch Until I Die list. So, I convinced myself that this event was strictly destiny calling.
Lucky me, I started panicking. For the past year, I've struggled with the concept or ideology behind nostalgia. It started last October, when I baked my mind to death during a Chicago screening of Halloween, and I turned what was a fun, easygoing night of horror movies into an existential breakdown. Why do you watch these movies again and again? What do they do for you? They're just tied to memories that you'll never experience again — you're wasting your time. My mind's an unstoppable beast in that, similar to the basic plot line for Christopher Nolan's Inception, once it latches onto an idea, it spreads like a virus.
Months and months passed and I never fully recovered from that movie meltdown. I felt passive to so many things that were once strong obsessions of mine, from similar cult classics to even fashions and styles. Truth: I used to have this uncanny ability to visualize what it was like to live in certain decades, which came in extra handy when revisiting sacred snapshots of my own past. Sometimes this warped medium actually shoved me through tough times; it was my escape. Because of this, I fell into a deep depression, where I slowly began convincing myself that I'd simply grown up and become a cynical adult.
Now, with The Adventures of Pete & Pete, I fully recognize its power and remarkable creativity and will always endorse it as one of the best things to have ever hit television. But, a large part of its appeal, at least to me (though, I know I'm not alone on this), is how it's essentially an open door for one's childhood nostalgia. The show's premise may be simple — two brothers with the same name growing up in small town America — but its themes, aesthetics, and overall aura are layered into a comprehensive blend that appeals to the youthful spirit swimming around our guts. Following my travel arrangements, I started wondering if the reunion would impact me much, given my recent bout. This nagging feeling clung to my mind even as the show began and as Cinefamily's curator Hadrian Belove stated, "We look back on our childhood with rose-colored lenses," concluding that we, as in my generation, "grew up with the best children's show ever." He sent my mind into overdrive by adding, "We now have a show for nostalgia about nostalgia."
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't already having the time of my life. FYF's Sean Carlson is a longtime fan of the show and both he and Cinefamily went the extra mile to capture the true spirit of Pete & Pete here. Staff handed out free temporary tattoos of Petunia, signs advertised Mr. Tastee's ice cream or an alcoholic rendition of the Orange Lazarus, and the stage itself was topped with astroturf sporting a litter of objects, including: a lawn gnome, a '60s-styled bicycle, a bowling ball, a dated sprinkler system, etc. Prior to showtime, a screen cycled through myriad clips of the show's best moments, which elicited cheers from diehards who were already camping in their seats. Once the lights dimmed, Toby Huss provided the proper missile launch introduction as the theatre's velvet curtains were pulled back to unveil Polaris performing "Hey Sandy". I wouldn't be surprised if a few fans soiled their pants.
Following Belove's introductory speech, Toby Huss returned as Sandy Krebman, CEO of KrebStar, to narrate a clever clip show of all the fictional company's outrageous products over the 39 episodes and 16 shorts. Sharper than ever, he wrapped it up with a funny catchphrase, exclaiming: "If you don't feel the pain in your colon, it wasn't a good product for children!" Not even KrebStar could commission what came next. Minutes following, Belove called out Wellsville's finest: Damian Young (Stu the Bus Driver); Syd Straw (Mrs. Fingerwood); Don (Hardy Rawls), Joyce (Judy Gafe), Big Pete (Mike Maronna), and Little Pete Wrigley (Danny Tamberelli); Ellen Hickle (Alison Fanelli); "Endless" Mike (Rick Gomez); director Katherine Dieckmann; and creators Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi. Huss joined in moments later and everyone gathered their thoughts for a good ten minutes or so.
To no one's surprise, everyone is much, much older, things have changed, and the cast made no efforts to hide from that. Tamberelli called attention to his weight ("My voice got lower and I got fatter — I know, I know.") and Fanelli, who quit acting early on and looks beyond fantastic, noted how her husband didn't even know she was on the television show ("I pulled out the DVD I bought myself at Target"). It was a humbling experience all at once, and both McRobb and Viscardi looked around at the thousands upon thousands of fans gazing back in disbelief. "We never thought the show would last this long," Viscardi admitted. This led into an intense dissection of the show, to which McRobb instructed that they "had a little checklist," to acknowledge each episode, insisting each story had to be "funny, sad, strange, and beautiful." The two agreed they've never successfully matched that formula since.
Stories were passed around like hacky sack. Young and Huss digressed on their time together in New York's burgeoning performance arts scene in the late '80s, Gafe held a spatula to her head to imply the metal plate was still inside, Fanelli blamed cold weather and friendship for an awful first kiss with Maronna, and Gomez explained how his own children (one who's, no lie, a redhead) are pretty despicable of his on-screen bullying. Pretty much everyone had a story about Huss' iconic character Artie the Strongest Man in the World. McRobb contended that he knew Huss was "a keeper" immediately, despite his knack for "chain-smoking, scratching his crotch, [and] smelling like cheap booze." Similarly, Viscardi shared an exceptional off-screen image of Huss walking around wearing nothing but underwear and the Mr. Tastee foam head whilst pretending to copulate with a nearby car's gas tank. They even unraveled the mystery behind his name and why he shouted "pipe" to passersby.
This led to a clip reel of Artie's finest moments. It was here, however, that something turned on, punched in, and stung deep. During the snippet of Artie's speech from "Farewell My Little Viking, Part Two", where he explains why he has to leave Wellsville and how Little Pete doesn't need a hero anymore, I started to lose it. Everything I'd been holding back for months and months crawled up and went base jumping down my eyelids; I just fucking let go. I recalled watching the episode for the first time, feeling just as lost as Little Pete, next to my mother in the living room of our old house. Things were so much different then, life was so much more mysterious, and any troubles were so far and few. In that realization, my stomach tightened up, my throat stuttered some, and the tears kept coming.
That feeling hardly subsided, especially during Polaris' set. Though the tears long passed, that buzzy nostalgic feeling lingered on as Mulcahy trekked through each of his classic themes, all beneath an endless, muted clip show. Mulcahy delivered on early cuts "She Is Staggering" and "Recently", but really came alive during a raucous rendition of "Coronado II". "It's a great first gig, that's for sure," he said with a sly smile. Before the set's end, Mulcahy took a break and Straw, instead, came out to perform "Water, Please", introducing it as "a friendly little song about a garden I murdered long ago." Despite the whole concert being a rare and once in a lifetime opportunity, it also served as a swift reminder at just how bountiful this show was with talent. This was a series that snagged the musical likes of Michael Stipe, Iggy Pop (as a semi-series regular for Christ's sake), Debbie Harry, Juliana Hatfield, Gordon Cano, and many more — not to mention the other endless supply of celebrity cameos. They even regularly featured tracks from The Magnetic Fields. Viscardi discussed this stroke of luck, insisting, "We put in the songs we liked and I'd like to think how ours influenced some of your musical tastes."
Tamberelli brought the show to a close by leading a spunky version of "Summerbaby", which quickly evolved into a singalong that slowly dragged each cast member back to the stage one by one. It was the grandest celebration a small show like Pete & Pete could ever warrant. Nickelodeon might not have appreciated it — and maybe still don't — but the series without a doubt changed a particular sect of people across the world. Given that the reunion didn't quite sell out, it's likely that sect still remains small, but that mattered to no one at The Orpheum — especially its cast and crew. As Viscardi posited, "I have a feeling you folks were a little bit different from the kids you grew up with." Yes, but despite growing up, we're still the same kids.
I take nothing but relief in that.


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Delta/NWA passengers losing their precious hot meals
Starting Monday, first class passengers flying out of Minneapolis-St.Paul will cease getting hot meals on all flights save those to San Jose and San Francisco. Not having ever flown first class, this seems like a blip on the radar, but apparently it's kind of a big deal.
The change is one of several going into effect next week as part of the Delta/Northwest merger, including the replacement of Northwest's pretzels with Delta's peanuts and the establishment of a "peanut-free zone" on flights.
And now, I will shed a tiny tear and observe a moment of silence for those affected by this grave loss. My condolences, travelers.


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For fun? Are you kidding? This is what people do to escape pestilence and famine….we're trekking over the mountains for 26 miles….when the Greek guy did this he popped his jbs immediately afterwards – he was Greek…He wasn't wearing clogs! (and there was no Macmillan Cancer Support in those days!)
So. I'm walking over the mountains. Would I be asking you for money if I were doing it for fun? Of course I wouldn't! Why would you be giving me money if I were doing it for fun? That would crazy. Look, I'm going to hate every minute of it, I promise. And if I don't, I'll at least have the decency to pretend I do…so come on, up-end the piggy-box, smash the sweet jar, rip up the floorboards, let the dosh see the daylight, get the moths on the wing, and go to Justgiving.com/fundraising/MikeSmith106 and donate something to Macmillan Cancer Support's Lake District Mighty Hike, June 17th…..here's the link, in case you didn't spot it anywhere earlier…..https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Mike-Smith106
This is what I get up to when I can't get out of it…..it frees the mind and binds the feet. Don't try it at home (unless you have a very, very big home)…of course you could just go up an' down the stairs a few thousand times…at least you wouldn't have to look at views all day, I mean grass is grass, when you've seen one blade you've seen 'em all…I mean, OK, so there's flat grass and there's steep grass, but who cares, it's still grass….I suppose there's rocks too, but let's face it, who in their right mind wants to look at rocks?…don't get me started on sky…
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For any business that is looking to expand and attract customers from all over the world, particularly the major countries, managing the capital needed to establish a branch or office in a foreign country often acts as a hindrance. However, thanks to technological advancement, you no longer need to go the old route of physically moving there or setting up an office by incurring a major expense. Rather, you can build a virtual presence and open up the lines of communication for customers by using US toll free numbers.
We will go into the details of how getting US toll free numbers can do a lot of good for your business, but another factor that is important to be aware of is the economy of the country you are planning to build a business presence in. So let us take a look at the current economic status of the United States.
US Toll Free Numbers – How These Work
Buying toll free numbers help you give the perception that you or your business is located in the United States, when you can actually be living anywhere in the world.
How it works is that any phone call made to the US toll free numbers is automatically forwarded to a phone number of your choice in any country. With this simple set-up, you can start receiving calls from people in the US on your mobile number, a landline, or even a call center at a different location.
Most toll free numbers start with 800, 888, 844, 855, 877, and 866, and well-known companies like Global Call Forwarding offers you plenty of such options to choose from. When someone calls on such a number, they are not charged anything, and the cost is borne by the owner of the number/business.
How Toll Free Numbers can Attract Customers
The term 'toll free numbers' has the power to instantly attract attention from potential customers, as this gives out the message that they can make calls to these numbers without having to pay anything. Thus, people are more inclined to call and enquire about the business and the services it provides, which gives you the chance to turn them into customers for your brand.
There is also another benefit to the payment system – since you are paying for the calls instead of the caller, it gives the impression that you are a company who will go the extra mile to accommodate your clients and make things more convenient for them. Getting US toll free numbers is one of the best ways to tell your customers that you care about them.
Ways in Which Toll Free Numbers can Work for Your Business
Toll free numbers have consistently proved successful for establishments, particularly in the telemarketing and customer service departments. There is good reason behind this too. Since such numbers can be used as the main contact number in your advertising material, it helps build your brand's identity. Customers start associating it with a corporate image and a service that will cater well to their needs.
When it comes to toll free numbers, you also have the choice of choosing vanity numbers. Such numbers go a long way in boosting your brand's image and make it an easily-recognized name. When customers can recall the number by simply thinking of your company's name or service, they will not even have to do a search online for your contact details – which only means that they will not have anything keeping them from calling.
Another advantage is that the callers never come to know your actual location, which maintains your privacy while also giving you the convenience of mobility. This means that you can make the same numbers work for your business even if you change your location.
If you are looking to take your business to foreign shores and achieve success without having to pay through your nose for the move, going for US toll free numbers is one of the smartest moves you can make.


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Garlic does more than make our food taste good, it can aid in the healing and even prevention of certain medical conditions.
Garlic, for years, in movies, it has been keeping vampires at bay, but according to mountains of research, vampires aren't the only things garlic can fend off. Joining the ranks are colds, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, infection and even impotence. Here we will take a look at the various benefits to our health of eating garlic.
Colds: One of the most common ailments garlic has been touted to treat is the cold.
Upon the onset of the sniffles, many people testify that consuming a clove or more of raw garlic takes them away. How can a clove of garlic possibly help? Studies have shown that garlic extract improves immune function, giving our natural defense , system a boost, and helping it conserve our levels of antioxidants in our system. It is this strengthening of the immune system that aids in its support for other health related conditions.
Cancer: For years research has been conducted on the effects of garlic on cancer. A healthy immune system is necessary to fight cancer, and we already know conclusively that garlic supports that system. Studies have been done on the population and in animals, as well as in test tubes. What is determined is that garlic has the ability to reduce the formation of cancerous cells. Garlic is shown to actually block cancer causing compounds from forming, and slow the growth of tumor cells. Garlic is especially helpful in blocking esophageal, breast, stomach, prostate and bladder cancer. Research has proven that compounds in garlic not only slow the rate of growth in a tumor, but can reduce the tumor size by half. When studying the effects on breast cancer, these compounds can actually prevent carcinogens from attaching to breast cells. What are these wondrous compounds? They are diallye disulphide and sallycystein. These compounds form when garlic is crushed. Among the sulfur components of garlic there are some called ajoenes, which are also noted for their "antitumor" abilities.
Heart Disease: Just as there are many factors that cause heart disease, there are many benefits of garlic that aid in preventing and treating it. So how can gallic help keep our heart in check? First, it helps lower our cholesterol levels. It raises our HDL (good) cholesterol levels, prevents LDL (bad) cholesterol from building up on arterial walls. This reduces the chances of plaque forming in our arteries. It has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels by 9% in people who ate 2 cloves of garlic per day.
Recent studies have also shown it to protect the aorta. The aorta is the heart blood vessel that maintains blood pressure and flow while the heart is pumping. Age, poor diet and environmental factors such as smoking can damage the aorta, causing it to stiffen. Studies have also shown that regular consumption of garlic slows the aging of the aorta and helps keep it flexible.
Hypertension: Another heart benefit of garlic is its ability to help control our blood pressure by thinning our blood. Once again the chemical found in garlic, called ajoene, thins the blood and keeps clots from forming. Studies done with general populations have shown that where there is more garlic consumed in a population, there is also a reduced incidence of hypertension and heart disease. Although garlic's heart healthy benefits may be new to some, for centuries Chinese herbalists have been using garlic to treat people with angina attacks and circulatory disorders.
Infection: Since 1858 garlic has also been known for its anti-bacterial properties. At this time Louis Pasteur discovered that bacterial cells died when they were saturated with garlic. Other cases of its use as an antibiotic in history include WW II, when British doctors used it to treat those wounded in battle, and Albert Schweitzer used garlic to treat typhus and cholera. Garlic is known to have not only antibacterial but antiviral and antifungal abilities as well. It is effective against intestinal parasites, recurrent yeast infections and the growth candida albicans is slowed by garlic. With this in mind, it should be considered only as an aid to antibiotics in fighting infections, as it is not enough to replace them. Garlic can help by stimulating T-cells that help fight infection.
Impotence: Garlic has also been found to be helpful to those dealing with impotence. Folklore dating back centuries has hailed garlic as an aphrodisiac, and now studies have proven this legend to be true. We know that garlic aids in blood circulation and keeps veins and arteries youthful, but that is only one way it helps with impotence. According to researchers, to obtain an erection an enzyme is required called nitric oxide synthase, and compounds in garlic stimulate the production of this enzyme in people who suffer from low levels of it.
Pregnancy: One can also benefit from garlic during pregnancy. According to a study done by doctors in a London hospital, garlic supplementation may help weight-gain for babies that may be at risk for low birth weight. The study also found that the chance of other at-birth risk factors could be reduced, such as pre-eclampsia, which is associated with hypertension.
The list of studies involving garlic and our health could go on and on. Continuous research is being done showing the association between garlic and improved memory and learning function, as well as findings that show it can help prevent the onset of "stress-induced hyperglycemia". Recently, it has also been studied and found to help in detoxification of bodily systems, by increasing the levels of antioxidants in the body and decreasing the formation of toxic compounds.
So we see the many areas that garlic can help us, but what should we do now? Begin ingesting six cloves a day? First of all, one should never make changes to their lifestyle in regards to their health without consulting a physician first. Your doctor needs to know if you plan to begin supplementing garlic. If you are taking medication for high blood pressure or are scheduled for surgery, garlic intake can affect both of these things, due to its blood thinning and anticoagulative properties, so it is a must to consult with your physician before making any changes or additions.