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Angelica has a very unique family. Her daughter Shadra has a pet Egyptian rat. I thought, how can a girl have a pet rat and love it as any child loves a dog. She proudly wanted to show it to me and put it in my hands, but I screamed and told her I was sorry but I just couldn't hold a rat. I was ashamed to be such a coward. Luckily she understood; she's an 8-year-old girl with incredible maturity that allows her to accept her father as a man and as a woman at the same time. She respects and doesn't show shame.
Reuters Boston Photographer Brian Snyder spent a very long and claustrophobic day in the tiny dark hotel suite where a homeless nurse, Tarya Seagraves-Quee, and three of her four children have been living in Massachusetts for nearly two months.
A record number of families are now being put up in motels due to high unemployment and the rising number of homes going into foreclosure, costing taxpayers $2 million per month but providing a lifeline for desperate families.
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But 75-year-old Shigeo Tokuda sat on a movie set on Monday wearing just a silk kimono and loin cloth about to have sex on film with a woman who is younger than his daughter.
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SAPPORO, Japan – Retirement can be a death knell for guide dogs, creatures who spend their lives caring for others, but a home in Japan is giving these canines a new lease on life in their twilight years. The Sapporo Retirement Home for Dogs, in the northern island of Hokkaido, has sheltered more than 200 animals since it opened in 1978, giving them the best possible care until they are either adopted by sighted humans or die.
"This is the last gift we can give these dogs who worked for people all their life," said the home's director Keiko Tsuji as she caressed the coat of Rick, a dog who is now paralyzed due to old age and can only feed from a tube. "Most of these dogs only live for 2 or 3 years after their retirement, and I want them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives," she added.
Japan's guide dogs must retire at the age of 11 or 12, because that is when their abilities, and physical strength, start to fail, according to the home's staff. These aged dogs are then taken away from their masters because, after years of guiding, they will continue to perform their duties, putting themselves and their owners at risk.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the state has not experienced a shortage of salt used to keep roads and highways from becoming icy and dangerous.
Storms have dropped freezing rain, sleet and snow in many parts of Tennessee this winter.
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Book 1: A Twist Of Life
A story about love, friendship and rekindling relationships.
This story happens in the time when Bella has to choose between Edward and Jacob. The whole Twist in this story is that Bella doesn't choose Edward, she chooses Jacob instead... Why? Because Bella has for some reason found a certain love for kids after she drives past a daycare and sees the mothers and kids hugging and kissing each other... Bella then thinks she can't have kids with Edward, so she chooses Jacob. That was the hardest decision she ever had to make, but Bella went with her mind instead of with her heart. Bella then marries Jacob, has kids and is having a wonderful life.
After five years-(which then makes Bella 23 years old)- the Volturi went and checked with the Cullen's to see if Bella was still human, and to their surprise Bella is not even with the Cullen's anymore. That to them is danger because Bella could reveal their secret. They then find out where she is and go to kill her. That forces the Cullen's to go and protect Bella and to let her know what is coming for her, because Edward just could not stand anyone hurting Bella because he obviously still loves her.
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Isabella Swan and Emmett Swan are the new students at Forks High. There are lots of Casanova's in the school, and they use all the girls at the school. They are actually used to getting any girl they wanted. Isabella happens to become bait at the school because she is beautiful and new. Edward Cullen, the captain of the football team is one of the Casanova's, actually he is the leader. Bella becomes best friends with Edward's sister and she tells her everything about her brother. Bella has a necklace of her deceased mother Renee and she wears it all the time… Emmett and Alice then come up with the idea of a Challenge for the guys… They are still interested in her after a few weeks and accept… What will happen????
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Thursday, 3 November 2011
Month in Pictures: October
25 comments:
- Fashion Limbo said...
you are simply adorable in that halloween costume ;) Im really impressed with your plans for the new year. I'm making lots of changes in my life too, leaving Spain for London in January. Good luck with everything you do, stay safe and mostly stay happy...oh and I love your fringe xxxxx
- 3 November 2011 22:52
- Sarah Winslett said...
looks like a good month! i love all your halloween pictures :)
- 3 November 2011 23:03
- Girlie Blogger said...
Love your little update. So neat how you separated your month into categories. Looks like a great month in your world.
- 3 November 2011 23:19
- Lúcia said...
the pic with the cat is so cute!
- 3 November 2011 23:36
- Sarah said...
The kitten is so cute! And I'm rapidly developing a Gosling obsession too!
- 3 November 2011 23:52
- Trees said...
Great photos - especially of the Halloween party! I love animal print too, but I don't nearly have enough of it. I shall be in Singapore for a few days end of Jan to early Feb - perhaps our paths shall cross? I am terribly sorry to hear about your redundancy and I do hope you find a new job soon xoxo
- 4 November 2011 05:32
- Vanilla - Notes from my closet said...
Leopard print really looks good on you hun! looks like you had a great Halloween party! sound like you have an amazing 2012 planned, I bet you can't wait :)
Love, Vanilla
- 4 November 2011 06:59
i love your nail polish and how you've only done the crackle effect on the middle one, it looks great :)
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- 4 November 2011 07:03
- kate louise. said...
Wow - looks like your October was fab! Amazing photos and I adore your hair hun! xoxox
PS: Ryan is mine!! :P hehe. x
- 4 November 2011 09:44
- lalalucy1000 said...
Love all the piccys, im also crazyy on animal print atm haha x x
- 4 November 2011 10:21
- CLAUDIA KITTEN said...
The kitten is so cute! I also have a slight obsession with animal print! Have a lovely time travelling!
Claudia xxx
- 4 November 2011 10:42
- Anna G said...
Oh, your kitty is so cute. I love how your did your nails. The crackle effect one is super cute.
- 4 November 2011 14:07
- Helen said...
i really want to see the help, the book was so good.
- 4 November 2011 22:37
- whitney said...
These photos are lovely! Your halloween looked like heaps of fun. Such great costumes!
- 5 November 2011 06:53
- Jessica said...
The anti-paste platter looks gorgeous, I love picky food like that. And I like that you've split your month up into different sections, good idea :)
And you really should get the rings from Lily, they're gorgeous and I always get complimented on them! And Graze have like Autumn specials in at the moment, like dipping sauce and biscuits, delish ^_^
- 5 November 2011 13:36
- Phara said...
Looks like you had lot of fun (how cute is the kitten ^^) and good luck with all your plans, sounds exciting!
- 5 November 2011 20:48
- Sara Reverberi said...
Thanks for your sweet comment!This post is so nice, seems you had a great october!Love the kitten!Don't worry about your animal print obsession, it's common!
- 5 November 2011 23:07
- Celia said...
Looks like a great month, I love the look of your nails, they look so neat & shiny. Your travelling plans sound great, very envious!x
- 5 November 2011 23:19
- Leya said...
so much fun! lovely pictures! :)
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- Raquel Cotty said...
Looks like you had a great month!! mmm the food pictures made me hungry :)
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- Jenny said...
Love love love your halloween costume, leopard print is amazing! :) your mini gap year sounds so exciting :) xx
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- Tilly Macartney said...
Looks like you has a fantastic halloween! I love love love your nails! I'm going to have to try this myself!
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The Halloween pictures look like so much fun, love all the costumes! The food is making my stomach rumble!
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- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.marcellasristorante.com/
- Phone: 6142232100x
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Join us for half price happy hour in our bar and cocktail lounge, Monday - Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Enjoy half off selected food and drink menu items during happy hour in the bar area.
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Marcella's is a bustling, urban burst of Italian flavor & energy. Marcella's has a lively atmosphere – whether it be for sharing dinner or a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino (1/3 of the bottle), but don't forget about the ample offerings of antipasti & pizza. Marcella's brings an authentic Italian cafe to Columbus' Short North Arts District.Continued
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- Good Food, but service SNAFUOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/20/2014Our reservation was for 7 and we were seated sometime around 7:15. Our server was great. However, there was a technical glitch with the order not going into the kitchen, so we did not receive our food until around 8:45. The manager was very apologetic and replaced the pizza that had arrived much earlier with a new one. No other compensation was given. Additional trips to the parking meters were necessary due to the unexpected delay and one of our party could not return for the birthday cake due to this. The food was good. Also, the manager was nice enough to pick up cake from nearby bakery for the birthday we were celebrating. Finally, the noise level at this restaurant made it very difficult to carry on a conversation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- food reviewFood4daysDined on 9/20/2014The food was great and the service was great as well! Portion sizes are the perfect size!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A bit noisyOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014I was on a first date. We were seated at a high top directly across from the bar. The noise level was so loud it was very difficult to carry on a conversation. I don't blame the restaurant for that...it's just the atmosphere of that particular place I'm sure. Perhaps there should be something indicating that it's a "high energy" atmosphere. That might have made a difference on where I went on a first date. All in all, the experience was good, the server was excellent and the food was very good. I would certainly return...just not on a first date! ;-)Special Features:
- Best meal I've had in a long time.NewCityMomDined on 9/19/2014The staff is wonderful. The meatballs are the most incredible things I have ever tasted. They gave new meaning to bruschetta. It was so delicious. I can't wait to go back.Special Features:
- Suberb dinner with small groupLuluDined on 9/13/2014Had a wonderful time here celebrating a friends' low key last night out on the town before the "I do". We all had delicious meals and were happy! One of the bartenders or maybe he was a manager, but he created some excellent larger shots, mini drinks for us while we were waiting. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone, just be sure to make reservations.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great foodNerkDined on 9/13/2014Never disappointed ! Always a great meal and great wine! Staff is very enthusiastic about the food and gives wonderful suggestions.Special Features:
- Disapointed in serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/11/2014I have been to this location at least 5 times and have really enjoyed it in the past. The food was great as usual, however the service was incredibly poor. I have worked in the restaurant industry , customer service and sales. I know what its like to work in a restaurant. that being said, there were things that were just not okay and excuses were made by the server and then the manager. they did redeem themselves somewhat by removing some items from the check, however it took too long. they should have just apologized and offered to buy desert instead of trying to sell me desert.Special Features:
- Great food, great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/10/2014The service and the food were outstanding. I mentioned to the server that I had am allergy to nuts and fish and she and the manager literally went out of their way to make sure I was able to enjoy my meal stress free. The manager checked several times on us and the server was pleasant and friendly. Most importantly, the food was outstanding. If I go back to Columbus I would 100% eat there again.Special Features:
- Nice new place to take my wifeOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/7/2014Went out with my adult children for a wonderful meal to celebrate my wife's birthdaySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food and serviceJimboDined on 9/5/2014This was our second visit to Marcella's and we will definitely go there again when visiting Columbus. The food is outstanding. The wine list is great and very reasonably priced. On both visits, we were lucky to have Joann as our server. She is not only very knowledgable and efficient but she is very personable and makes the visit enjoyable.Special Features:
- Fair3rdTimeDined on 9/5/2014I ordered fettuccine & meatball for my meal and the meatball was still vey red and not cooked all the way. However the appetizer with the cheese, Carmel, and apples were amazing. My overall experience was okay.Special Features:
- Yummmm-ODogsss11Dined on 9/4/2014Had the salmon and ravioli. Was delicious. Sat right in front if the retractable window!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Looks 10. Food 5.Looking4wonderfulDined on 9/4/2014High energy, high style restaurant that would have been perfect if only the food wasn't so ordinary. Nothing memorable about the meal except for the size of ginormous meat ball.Special Features:
- Birthday dinnerBirthdayfunDined on 8/31/2014We had to wait around half an hour although we had a reservation, but we had great drinks and bread seated near the window towards High Street. Our food came out quickly and I had the fettuccine and meatball which was absolutely delicious! I was also pleased by the fact that the waitress asked if we had a special occasion (avoiding the awkward "it's my birthday" situation). I got a complimentary tiramisu with a candle ending a great dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- In a single word...AwesomeAnniversary4us2014Dined on 8/31/2014My wife and I had not had a chance yet to try Marcella's. We decided to try someplace new for an anniversary date night out and could not have been more pleased with our choice. It truly was a perfect evening. Our waitress was exceptional that evening and understood completely when we told her we were in absolutely no hurry at all. Never once did we feel as though we were being rushed out the door -a rarity in most dining establishments in our country. Thanks for a wonderful night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was great, but out of Rose!?swolfe15VIPDined on 8/30/2014Our most recent Cameron Mitchell dining experience was revisiting Marcella's in the Short North. While they seemed busy with all that was going on in the area, they weren't over full. But, to our dismay they were out of Rose. As close as another C.M. Restaurant was (The Pearl), one would think they could have borrowed some from their stocks or at least went out and purchased more for the Holiday weekend. My partner had to reselect something that was not a second or been third choice off the drink menu. Overall though, food was excellent as was service. It just would've been nice to wash down this amazing cuisine with a little Rose.Special Features:
- Great~JimBDined on 8/28/2014My guests were running late for a 7:30 pm reservation and the staff accommodated us. Food and service were 5 star!Special Features:
- Loved it!!VivienleithDined on 8/28/2014Was recommended by a friend to save room for dessert so we could order the gelato cream puffs.. They were amazing!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food and FriendsDDBORKPEDined on 8/28/2014Visited Marcellas for the first time with five friends/clients. It was noisier than expected, but the buzz gave energy to the meal. The food was excellent--I am glad we shared appetizers to get a taste because I could have devoured more than I ought...and instead was privileged to sample multiple items. My Capreses salad had a bite to it--which I appreciated--was a nice complement to the standard tomato, onion, balsamic and mozarella. Entree was great as well. Come hungry, and ready to enjoy company with friends.Special Features:
- Great food - obnoxiously loudeliziannDined on 8/27/2014Marcella's is a great restaurant - the food is excellent Italian, the service is usually great and the setting is very charming. However, don't go at prime time if you want to have a conversation. We went on a Weds evening and were there from 6-8. We could hardly hold a conversation with 4 people by the end of dinner. Our last trip there was a Sunday late afternoon. It was not crowded or loud. It's unfortunate that such a great place has such terrible accoustics. :(Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect Italian Meal.artemis927Dined on 8/26/2014We had an amazing outing to Marcella's on a recent business trip. We ordered several pitchers of sangria for the table (it was just okay) but the appetizers were outstanding. They highly recommended the meatball and no one was disappointed. We also had the bruschetta and this was amazing. My entree of chicken parmesan was the best I'd ever had. The reservation through Open Table was a MUST, since there were six of us and the place was PACKED. We made the reservation around noon and showed up at seven and our table was waiting for us. We would have waited a long time for one to open up if we had just come in without calling ahead because our meal took close to 2 hours (without dessert).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unhappy!SusanVIPDined on 8/26/2014We visited Marcella's with another couple on August 26th. It was extremely noisy, and we had difficulty carrying on a conversation. We also had trouble hearing the server. My drink was not prepared correctly and had to be sent back. After we ordered our food, my husband's pizza was delivered to the table after only a short wait. Nearly 15-20 minutes later, two other dishes were delivered. I waited another 10 minutes for my dish to arrive. My husband asked to speak to the manager who listened to our complaints, and then blamed our server for all that had happened, although she had been trying to find out why our food was not being delivered. Although the manager did discount our bill, at no time did we receive an apology.
- Marcella's Short NorthBuckojoeDined on 8/23/2014We six friends (3 couples ranging in age from mid 50's to mid 60's) recently had dinner on a busy Saturday night. The food was quite good, especially for the price (pasta entrees under $15.00, and one salmon dinner at $17.00). Service was good, and we never felt rushed. I explained to our waiter that our group can be rather slow to order, and he was comfortable with that. All told we were at the table for about 90 minutes. My one complaint, and it's prevalent throughout the restaurant business, is the noise level being so high that it is difficult to carry on a good conversation. Being able to easily converse at dinner is an important part of the experience. This was our first visit to Marcella's, and we will definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved Marcella's!JazeejulzDined on 8/23/2014Took the huzz and the kids out for an early dinner and although I knew the food was great the service tonight was fantastic. I was nervous taking two little kids out on a Saturday but it went well! The host have us kid busy bags and while the kids waited for their bread they made noodle necklaces. Our reservation was at 5:30 and by 6:06 we were already finished with our appetizers, main course and waiting for dessert. We never felt rushed and they went out of the way to make some sort of "Mac and cheese" for our youngest. Our oldest swears that is the best meatball on the planet. Mommy and daddy had a fantastic dinner, great wine and the kids had a blast. That's hard to do!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- new level of loudjoelDined on 8/22/2014We (husband, adult son, and myself) went for dinner Fri. nite. With reservation for 7pm we were seated about 7:20 not bad for a busy nite. Most of the dishes had a unique twist. Tomato sauce, olive oil, and arancini were excellent. The spaghetti carbonara was good, The lasagna noodles were so overcooked they were gummy and but the meat sauce was great. They tell me that was not normal. The gnocci Bolognese was very tasty though the gnocci were a bit overcooked. The service was excellent but the noise level was so high, the waiter startled me every time he came up behind me! Luckily we don't talk much at dinner. The perfiterols (?)for dessert were amazing. We would come back and try again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- gluten freelis2369Dined on 8/22/2014literally one of the best gluten free options we have ever ate at!Special Features:
- Everything was great!DaveinCvilleDined on 8/22/2014This place was fantastic....a vibrant restaurant with fantastic food. The chicken picata was the best I've ever had.Special Features:
- Short North StarMzac25Dined on 8/22/2014This place never disappoints, great food and beverage selection and the service is outstanding. The Manager Patrick was friendly, professional and helpful. Definitely a must if Italian is your thing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exceptional Birthday Dinner300zxttDined on 8/22/2014Restaurant manager as well as our waitress went out of their way to make our meal an exceptional and enjoyable experience, front window-side table and all.Special Features:
- Love it!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/19/2014I love Marcella's. The food is always great. I have never had a bad dish there and the prices are very resonable.Special Features:
- MJ233Dined on 8/19/2014we had a casual business dinner prior to the clipper game with a couple people from the northeast and they really enjoyed the food and atmosphere at marcella's. we shared a variety of items on the menu and everything was fantastic. our server made some terrific recommendations and did an excellent job taking care of us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- On of the best in ColumbusOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/18/2014Best Italian food Columbus has to offer; prime location; classy and energetic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- eliziannDined on 8/17/2014We dined at Marcella's late afternoon on a Sunday, which was a perfect time because it wasn't too crowded or loud. The food is outstanding - not a bad item or dish on the menu! We have eaten here many times but each time we remark how great the food is. Our server Morgan was the best we've had to date. She not only makes an effort to please you but actually knows the dishes and food very well. That made our return even better! This is one of the best places for small plates and Italian in Columbus.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wedding anniversarybvs5Dined on 8/16/2014We love this restaurant had a great window table and just enjoyed our anniversary.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Easy WinbsrivastavaDined on 8/16/2014We go to Marcella's regularly for different occasions (anniversary, birthdays, date night) and the service & food never cease to impress. We love this restaurant at both Short North and Polaris locations, and always recommend whenever we get the chance!Special Features:
- Great food and service!2WeirdosPlus1Dined on 8/16/2014We celebrated our 29th anniversary with our daughter at Marcella's. We shared a salad, a meatball, chicken parm, seared salmon, and lasagna. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experience!ColumbusgirlDined on 8/16/2014My boyfriend and I visited Marcella's for our anniversary dinner and had a great experience. The food was above and beyond and we were quickly and easily seated.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/15/2014Great ambiance, service was outstanding, food was very good however portions are somewhat small for the price point.Special Features:
- Meatballs are a hit!BellisimoDined on 8/14/2014My husband and I had dinner at Marcella's on the recommendation of our daughter. I had the sunchoke and escarole salad and he had the beet salad as starters and we shared. Both were great! We each ordered the fettucine with meatball and both thoroughly enjoyed it! He ate every bite of his, but my half of my portion warmed up for a delicious lunch the next day! I also enjoyed the Sicilian Sting cocktail off of the drink menu. We feel that we can not steer you wrong if you end your meal with the profiteroles with gelato. Yummy! Just enough to share! Our only complaint was the noise level. It was extremely busy and noisy as everyone was talking at the top of their voices to be heard including the wait staff.Special Features:
- DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/13/2014The food was excellent although the portions were very small for the price. I had reservations and checked in when I arrived. Somehow the host did not record my arrival and when my boss attempted to buy my dinner via phone she was told that I never checked in. This created an awkward situation that never should have happened. I called and talked to the manager who apologized and offered me a meal if I was still in town, which I was not. He offered nothing else. Not exactly what I expected.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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A word that teenaged boys use fifty times a day.
Teenaged Boy 1: "Shank, blah blah, shank, blah blah, shank, blah blah, shank, blah blah, shank."
Teenaged Boy 2: "Awesome."
Teenaged Boy 2: "Awesome."
Lance's Buddy가 작성 2008년 03월 09일 (일)
A commonly used term created in Centennial Hall on the University of Minnesota Campus. This word is used when referring to either Jake or Emily in place of their true names. "Shank" is a combination of the phrase "shut up skank." Jacob coined this term affectionately when he first called Emily a "Shank."
Hey shank! You're such a tease.
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To misspass a volleyball in such a way that if can't be played by your teammate
Coach: Damn, ima take Dan out, he's been shanking passes all day!
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A Home Made Knife made out of Metal. Not to be Confused with a Shiv (A home made knife made of anything BUT metal)
Skanks are usually made out of Spoons, Screw Drivers, or just pieces of Scrap Metal.
Shanked- To get Stabbed by a shank.
Skanks are usually made out of Spoons, Screw Drivers, or just pieces of Scrap Metal.
Shanked- To get Stabbed by a shank.
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To ignore, not pay attention, to diss. One can be shanked via eye contact, phone call, meeting, etc. Say your walking down the hallway in school and up ahead is your buddy who you really don't want to talk to. As he approaches, you keep looking straight ahead and ignore him. That kid just got shanked hardcore. You can also verbally shank by ignoring any question thats asked.
1. Bob recieves a phone call from his girlfiend Melissa. He is out with his boys drinking. He hits the ignore button on his phone... That bitch just got shanked!
Shanking possibilities are unlimited!!
Shanking possibilities are unlimited!!
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Adele may have had to cancel most of her North American tour last year due to illness and vocal issues, but that didn't stop her from winning an award for it. Adele was named Best New Touring Artist of the Year at the 23rd annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards, which were handed out Friday night in Los Angeles.
The big prize, however, was Major Tour of the Year, and that went to Lady Gaga for her Monster Ball. In response, a delighted Gaga tweeted, "Ah! Such a tremendous honor...Thank you so much!!! Next tour is soon!" In fact, Gaga has promised to reveal her stage set to fans Tuesday via Twitter.
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Redis Partial Resyncs and Synchronous Replication
Speaking about what I think to be a wrong decision in MongoDB replication, I've found the following in a post about Redis replication:
If a slave lost the connection, it connects again, see if the master RUNID is the same, and asks to continue from a given offset. If this is possible, we continue, nothing is lost, and a full resynchronization is not needed. Otherwise if the offset is about data we no longer have in the backlog, we full resync.
The last part made me think that the behavior of Redis's replication is exactly the same as the one described by the OP when losing data on the secondary node after setting up replication. But it is the first part that makes the difference: the slave checks first if the master is the same.
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Gwen Stefani's Husband Gavin Rossdale Hit By Gay Affair Claims
The rocker's wild past comes back to haunt him once again...
The rocker's wild past comes back to haunt him once again...
The singer was whipped with the Mexican flag on her prosthetic bum
The ultimate anti-hero movie hits cinemas in 2016
Is she about to show off her sexy side?
He felt fat...
She couldn't stop smiling...
The man was wearing a naked body suit...
The actor joined his friend during the band's encore performance
The singer wants to make some positive changes in his life
The more the merrier?
The star seemed to be in high spirits
The young actress made a big impression on her new film
The actor joked about his time with the award winning director
Why be in the front row when you can be on the clothes
J.Lo is one hot mumma
It was rumoured she wanted the author to pen her biography
Elena is no where near Damon in the poster for the new season
Yeezy would be proud!
Fabulous outfit there, Liam
The singer has been hailed as a pioneer for country music
1D hunk attempted to go incognito last night but failed miserably
The latest episode won't air until 8.30pm next Saturday
It was reported the star had been bullied at NYFW
Musical guests will include Ariana Grande
Is the Girls star playing a X-Wing pilot?
Fans will get the chance to hear her brand new LP this evening
The star recently returned from Australia with husband Kanye West
She's reportedly dating Chris Martin
We're pretty sure he's just whispering in his friend's ear, though...
But what about the all-female cast?
They're very different stories on the singer though
These parents in waiting are so cute!
A lawsuit has been launched against the singer
Singer thinks fans are just used to 'bulls**t' recordings
The YA movie is appealing to a huge audience base
The first episode got a big thumbs up from viewers when it premiered last night
Singer's ArtPop tour hits Athens tomorrow evening
Prince William will go instead
The talk show host showed off her scars on The Talk this week
The actor is reported to star alongside real life 'girlfriend' Lily James
But it didn't work...
Singer wore three outfits for two gigs last night
The actor revealed that they got married for their children and he got choked up during the ceremony
Joan died on September 4 aged 81
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A DNA test has reportedly confirmed his paternity
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The Museum of Fine Arts has been given 34 rare West African pieces from a group of works known as the Benin bronzes, marking a dramatic upgrade in a long-neglected area of the museum's collection.
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MFA exhibit reveals a genius's all-too-human flaws
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MFA sends looted 'Weary Herakles' statue back to Turkey
- The Museum of Fine Arts last night returned the top half of its "Weary Herakles" statue to Turkey. The 1,800-year-old marble statue of the muscular hero has been at the MFA since 1982, but after years of negotiations, the MFA recently acknowledged that it was probably originally looted from an excavation in Turkey and should never have entered the collection.
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- The first thing you notice as you start to wander through the Museum of Fine Arts' Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art is the space.
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All that glitters at the MFA
- A welcome development: The Museum of Fine Arts has opened a gallery specifically devoted to the display of jewelry.
Save your Monet: A free day at the Museum of Fine Arts
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At the MFA, a large Flemish triptych depicts a martyred saint in vivid detail
Hippolytus was, according to legend, a Roman legionary who converted to Christianity and paid a heavy price. How heavy? This picture gives a fairly clear idea. Since its acquisition by the Museum of Fine Arts, in 1963, it has been one of the most amazing paintings in the museum's collection. But because we don't know who the artist is, it tends to get overlooked.


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This place is all vegetarian, with if I recall 1 vegan sandwich, and 2 vegan salads. They a vegan cookie and cupcake option as well. The panini I had was just delicious as was the salad it came with. Both very fresh & flavorful. But really my favorite part of this place was the interior. It was so cute clean and cozy. Lots of things on the walls, nice courtyard with a fountain in the back. It looked very eco-freiendly.Pros: fresh tasting, lovely interior
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I would very much like to hear from others as to how they teach the Great Ocean Conveyor (and whether, in fact, they even do). I teach thermohaline circulation, upwelling, downwelling, and surface currents, but I don't focus on the simplified conveyor model typically found in textbooks, because I think it is too simple. Since Wally's book came out, there has been further discussion on its simplicity and usability. Wally himself indicated at AGU this year that things have changed for him as well -- but it's still a useful model. Would love to pursue this further...
I was very sorry to miss the live discussion, I had a meeting suddenly scheduled that I could not miss. Reading the book, it clarified the cycles, as well as the events and their causes concerning freshwater inundation. My only problem with the book was the author did not explain where any of his statistics, formulas, and information came from. There were no footnotes, no bibliography, which makes me ask, "Why?"
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Tasting today one of the very few wines labeled "Petit Verdot" in Israel, the wine being in fact a blend of 80% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon (according to Israeli law a wine actually requires at least 85% of the main grape type in the blend to be labelled after it). The wine was 14 months in French oak barrels.
Gat Shomron, Petit Verdot 2009: Very dark garnet with some purple reflections (depending on the light! ) with ripe plums and backer's chocolate screaming on the nose, followed on the palate by ripe plums, blackcurrants, nice acidity, sweet oak and backer's chocolate rising on the finish with soft and round tannins. Very pleasant but some might not like the light sweetness on the finish.
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We had a wonderful stay at Stepping Stone B & B! The owners are friendly but not intrusive, the rooms have older but sturdy furniture and are very clean, and the location is in a rural area but there is quick access to nearby towns. The breakfast food was fabulous and included homemade crepes and eggs from their own chickens. Their dog Harvey (who is not allowed in the house, which makes this great for people who like animals but have allergies) accompanied us on a walk down to the river, and laid nearby when we had a campfire. We were there to celebrate our anniversary, and this place was a perfect balance of friendly hosts and lots of time to ourselves to enjoy the scenery. We never felt rushed (or conversely, bored), and the hosts were helpful when trying to find local historic spots or restaurants.
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My husband and I had a wonderful time relaxing here at the farm. Vicki is so warm and easy to talk to, and I felt at home. The rooms are clean, quaint, and the 31 acre property is gorgeous and is a perfect setting for a B&B. The food was really tasty and fresh, as well. I recommend this B&B to anyone wanting a nice vacation or place to unwind from the day. 10 out of 10, Stepping Stone Farm B&B!!!!
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I have hosted a family vacation at the Stepping stone Farm for three consecutive years. It is certainly a refreshing experience. The grandchildren (8) run from 8 yrs. to 24 yrs and all have a wonderful time. feeding the animals, eating the veggies from the garden swimming in the river and just "hanging out together" is just wonderful. For me (grandpa) it is a a simple, yet memorable vacation for all the family.


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Disney offers Baby Einstein refunds
Company spokeswoman rails against 'propaganda groups.'
This post comes from Jon Hood at partner site ConsumerAffairs.com.
A chastened Disney is offering refunds to consumers who own copies of the company's Baby Einstein videos, bowing to pressure from a parents group that says the video is more likely to turn children into Baby Alfred E. Neumans.
Disney's move allows anyone who bought a Baby Einstein video between June 5, 2004, and Sept. 4, 2009, to get their money back. Alternatively, consumers can trade their DVD in for a Baby Einstein book or CD, or redeem it for a 25% discount on future Baby Einstein purchases. The offer is good through March 4, 2010, and is limited to four per household.
For years, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, a group fighting to "reclaim childhood from corporate marketers," has said the videos don't live up to Disney's promises.
In 2006, the CCFC filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, alleging that Disney's claims about the videos' supposed educational benefits amounted to false and deceptive advertising. The complaint pointed out that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV at all for children under 2, regardless of content. The CCFC thus reasoned that the videos may in fact damage, rather than promote, children's intellectual development.
In response to the CCFC's complaint, Baby Einstein agreed to overhaul its marketing materials to eliminate any unsubstantiated claims about the videos' potential benefits. The company also removed parent "testimonials" from its Web site. In light of these actions, the FTC declined to pursue the matter further, a development that left the CCFC "deeply troubled."
Susan Linn, a CCFC director and psychologist, said Disney's latest move is an "acknowledgment that baby videos are not educational." The group's Web site calls the turn of events "another CCFC victory" and re-emphasized the lack of "credible evidence that any screen media is educational for children under 2."
Not going quietly
While the CCFC clearly won the day, Disney isn't going quietly. Susan McLain, the general manager of Baby Einstein, released a statement chock-full of sour grapes, framing the refund arrangement as a last-resort tactic in a war against "propaganda groups taking extreme positions." McLain focused her venom on Linn, asserting that the matter should have been settled after the previous FTC complaint was put to rest, but that Linn's "attacks continued and escalated despite the fact that her assertions have no merit."
The statement closed with the obligatory labeling of the CCFC's actions as a "smear campaign."
The CCFC, based in Boston, operates under the notion that most problems facing children -- including obesity, substance abuse and violence -- can be traced to the rampant commercialization of society. The group seeks to fight the "'me first' attitude" promoted by corporate marketing.
Disney bought Baby Einstein in November 2001, when the company was already a multimillion-dollar franchise. Julie Aigner-Clark, who founded the company in 1997, made headlines two years ago when President George W. Bush pointed her out during his State of the Union address. The recognition seemed arbitrary at best, given that Clark shared the moment with, among others, Wesley Autrey, who leapt in front of a subway train to save a homeless man languishing on the tracks. It was later revealed that Clark's husband contributed more than $5,000 to Bush's 2004 re-election campaign.
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The charity behind Radio Christmas is STREET KIDS DIRECT and the charity guarantees that 100% of all its donations go DIRECTLY to the projects they are supporting in Latin America. Both the charity and Radio Christmas was founded by Duncan Dyason, a youth worker, who has a passion for reaching children and young people on the margins of society.
The studio was built in the outdoor music room of Nigel and Alexis Curson's house in Amersham and when we went 'ON AIR' at 6am on the 1st December 2008 with Phil Parkinson. We had very few people involved in the project and only a limited number of radio presenters and technical operators. By the end of the first week we had a tremendous response from local people who embraced the concept and signed up to help. The radio station became a very special part of our community's celebration of Christmas.
The project runs all through the year ONLINE with an auto-dj system that plays our jingles, adverts and a fanatastic range of festive music for all tastes.
Every 2 years we GO LIVE, broadcasting from 1st - 26th December. For this we take over a house in Amersham and turn it into our studios and office. The transmitter is placed at Dr. Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham and we are very grateful to all those who donate so much to make this project happen.
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Another great theme that is discussed in the Blueprint Decoded is the notion of "giving value" and "taking value". This is all excellent inner game stuff right here that I'm going to briefly explain. This is not a new or novel concept, but it is extremely important and about time I talk about it.
Let's say you show up to a party, bar, social gathering, or whatever and there are people everywhere. You want to meet people right? Hopefully yes. Well if you want to get involved and socialize, you have to be a value giver. What is a value giver? When you approach an individual or a group, you have to bring something with you that adds to the interaction. Now it's about to get really meta, so stick with me. What do you bring? You bring yourself. Well how does this help you? Let's dig a little deeper.
The core of inner game is that you build yourself from the inside out. You begin to internalize themes like confidence, motivation, masculinity, and positive energy. You are awesome. You live in your own reality.
When you have strong inner game as described above, when you see someone or a group, you will genuinely believe that the person or group will actually be better and happier with you as a part of it. You are giving value because you are so awesome that it is obvious they would want to meet you. This is inner game. And if you have it, you are being very attractive.
Let's look at the flip side. How many of us former Forever Alones have said to ourselves, "It takes a lot of energy to be social and to approach that group. What am I going to get out of it if I do?" As a former Forever Alone, you need to shift away from this value taking mindset. You are already thinking about how that social interaction is going to benefit you rather than how you will benefit the group. Approaching with this mindset will make you much less attractive overall. And if you are thinking that you have nothing to give the group, then you very much need to work on inner game.
Everyone is capable of being a value giver. The only one stopping you is scumbag brain. You are the only one holding you back. You are your own worst enemy. Think about being a value giver and inner game.


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The state-owned Center for Sociological Studies said the PP would get 43.8 percent of the vote against the Socialists 33.4 percent.
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"Watch the machete at your feet," says Adam Miller as I climb into his tank-like Land Rover Defender at 5:30 in the morning. "Anywhere you live on earth, I think morning is the best time," he declares with a smile. Soon we are driving straight through neck-high sugar cane, fragrant lemon grass and beside the clear Martha Brae River on his farm called Potosi. This place is in a gloriously undeveloped part of Jamaica called Cockpit Country, and one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. "Mass production works for a lot of things, but not necessarily for food," Adam says as he revs the gas and expertly steers, "it's got to be environmentally counter-productive to send mangos from Florida to California." Here at Potosi Farm, Adam and his wife Marika are growing vegetables for households, restaurants, villas and hotels all across the island—and are fast changing the perception of farming.
"You have two classes of farming," Adam says, "big estates with 2000 acres and poor farmers with 5 acres or less. Medium-sized crop production is rare in Jamaica, and it's usually one or two crops only." Adam has planted a staggering 25 varieties of flourishing vegetables like Red Russian Kale, Slikpik Yellow Straightneck Squash and Bulls Blood Beets—and fruits are next. He points to "teenage" mango trees in the distance and a donkey meandering in the grass. After two years of hard prep work to dig up deep irrigation systems for the paw paw (papaya) that once grew here, to relentlessly readying the soil, Adam and Marika are in their fourth month of business. Now from deep in the country come gorgeously packaged boxes of sustainably grown, ultra-fresh vegetables—right to customers' doors. "It's such a simple concept to pack a box of vegetables for someone," Adam says. But in Jamaica it's never been done—and in no time, demand is astronomical. While Adam works the fields, Marika has been busy building a simple, special brand and masterfully managing outreach. A month before they even started selling, Adam and Marika were featured on a popular local show called Smile Jamaica and the phone started ringing immediately for orders. Then after just three weeks of deliveries, the couple was asked to participate in the prestigious Jamaica Observer Food Awards—and won food producer of the year and Jamaica's 50th award where Potosi was ranked in the top-five most innovative businesses on the island. "We couldn't begin to anticipate the exposure," Marika says. But it works with their philosophy: "Most farmers grow and hustle to sell," Adam says, but we find the market first—and then grow for it."
Adam and Marika first came to this remote, nature-laden haven via Chris Blackwell, the legendary founder of Island Records who signed Bob Marley, U2 and countless more world-changing musicians to his label. He hired Adam to tend to the ultra-private farm on his 2000-acre property called Pantrepant. So Adam and Marika moved from a tiny Kingston neighborhood to what is best described as "bush"—and have never been happier. Adam spent much of his childhood on his family's dairy farm in St. Thomas, and has never wanted to be anywhere but surrounded by nature. The "road" to Pantrepant is a rowdy trail of potholes and mud-splashing puddles—and then you emerge to see two homes nestled subtly between wafting palm fronds and beside a stone helicopter-landing pad. Although they have bought their own piece of land 20 minutes away, which is Potosi, Adam and Marika continue to live on Pantrepant across the hill from Chris. The concept of privacy here is like nothing else, and the feeling of being surrounded by nothing but nature is both unnerving and exhilarating. At night, the whole house is wide open to the cool, clear sky, rustling trees and soothing sounds of crickets.
For dinner we gather at a broad, round and locally made teak table encircled with wicker chairs from Chris Blackwell's deceased wife's collection called Royal Hut. A taste of Potosi farm's Young Arugula is astounding. "It's like wasabi, right?" Adam asks with a laugh. And it really is that brilliantly, stingingly flavorful. Another salad with Beatrice Italian Eggplant again delivers a taste that equally thrills. Dessert is Marika's latest creation: cucumber and mint popsicles. Everything from the farm is grown with a local organic fertilizer called Johnson's, and even though it's a fraction of the cost of the commercial stuff, few know how to use it. So a significant part of Adam's mission is to educate. He works with other farmers in this sprawling parish, and once they successfully grow sustainably, he'll incorporate their staple crops like yams and potatoes into his vegetable boxes.
We go to sleep early to rise for the new day, when Adam will walk the rows of thriving vegetables and discern what they need: "Daily observation is critical. Plants tell you what they need. You learn what happens from moist cool mornings into the midday heat, what insects are doing to which crops, and you witness the process of growth." They recently had a Rastafarian high priest bless the land, and though it's been days since the ceremony, the embers need only a rustle to come back to life. "There's little in life that truly provokes your senses," Adam says as we climb once again into the hulking Defender, "love, pain and what you eat." Full stop.
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(Frankfort, KY) -- Preliminary statistics* indicate that four people died in three separate crashes on Kentucky's roadways from Monday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013.
One double-fatality, motor vehicle crash occurred in Hardin County. The crash involved the suspected use of alcohol.
One single-fatality, motor vehicle crash occurred in Marion County. The crash involved the suspected use of alcohol.
One single fatality, motorcycle crash occurred in Johnson County. The crash involved the suspected use of alcohol and the victim was not wearing a helmet.
Through Aug. 18, preliminary statistics* indicate that 395 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2013. This is 78 less than reported for this time period in 2012. Of the 303 motor vehicle fatalities, 154 victims were not wearing seat belts. Thirty-eight of the 56 motorcycle fatalities were not wearing helmets. The six ATV fatalities were not wearing helmets. One bicycle rider has been killed. Twenty-eight pedestrians have been killed. One fatality involving an animal drawn vehicle has been reported. A total of 84 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol. As of Aug. 18, Kentucky has had 55 days with zero highway fatalities reported during 2013.
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TRAVERSE CITY, MI — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a revised strategy for the cleanup of one of the nation''s biggest dioxin pollution zones: A 50-mile section of Lake Huron watershed near a Dow Chemical Company plant in Northern Michigan, according to the Associated Press.
According to the story, dioxins are toxic byproducts from manufacturing chemicals and in 2003, the EPA labeled some dioxins as cancer-causing and said virtually any level of exposure posed at least some danger.
Dow, which acknowledges responsibility for polluting the region for much of the 20th century, has spent about $40 million on studies, sediment sampling and other preliminary work, including removing tainted soil from a number of "hot spots" with particularly high dioxin readings, the story stated.
Dow claims the pollution has not harmed people or wildlife and has been arguing with regulators since the 1990s over how to design a comprehensive cleanup, the story noted.
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