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Based on a true story centering on 16-year-old Agnes "Apple" Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens), Gimme Shelter uncovers the struggle for survival and the hope of redemption through the harsh realities of life on the streets. As a pregnant teenager, Apple's journey plummets her into a perilous struggle until finding salvation in a suburban shelter for homeless teens. With provisions of unprecedented comfort, a collective sisterhood connection and female empowerment, the shelter inspires Apple to break the shackles of her past and inspires her to embrace the future with clarity, maturity and hope not only for herself but her unborn child.
The film is inspired by a David and Goliath true story of Kathy DiFiore's longstanding Several Sources Shelters. Kathy is played in the film by Ann Dowd. Kathy worked hand-in-hand with Mother Teresa in an effort to change the shelter laws in New Jersey.
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It is not fully understood what causes hoarding, although it is thought that it has something to do with a chemical imbalance in the brain, much like many other personality and mental disorders. Those who hoard often have an unusually strong emotional attachment to their possessions. Sometimes this stems from a loss, from feelings of emptiness, or from past experiences of not having enough of something. This may cause the person to fanatically collect new things to fill a void or to refuse to throw old things away.
The primary factor which causes hoarding, according to most theories, is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Every person has certain chemicals that are released in order to create certain reactions in the body. One chemical may respond to good things that happen and create a "feel good" response. Other chemicals, such as adrenaline, may come in response to danger and causes changes in the body such as fear, pounding heart rate, and increased sense of alertness. These chemicals have purposes, such as creating a bond between people, or allowing one to flee from danger.
Hoarding and other mental disorders occur when these chemicals are released at inappropriate times or in incorrect amounts. For instance, an average person may feel a little sad at having to throw a treasured item out. Someone who hoards things, however, will feel incredibly anxious or may become fearful that something bad will happen without the item.
Although chemicals are part of the problem that causes hoarding, there are other causes to factor in. Many individuals have a trigger event which causes hoarding tendencies to emerge. For instance, someone who has lost a family member may begin to obsessively collect items that remind him of his loved one. This could be various versions of the person's favorite animal or toy, such as stuffed bears or china dolls. Many hoarders have various collections of specific items, along with large amounts of additional unrelated items.
Hoarders may or may not realize that their collections are excessive. Even when there is no room left in their homes to walk, eat, or sleep, many hoarders continue to insist that there is no problem. Others understand the magnitude of their problem, but feel helpless to solve it.
The main treatment for compulsive hoarding is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It is not enough to simply remove the items from a hoarder's possession, because he or she will inevitably go and buy more things to replace them. Many sufferers from this condition feel overwhelming anxiety at the thought of losing their things, and facing this anxiety is often the key to becoming well.
Therapy may help hoarders to slowly relinquish items that are not of any value, such as old newspapers or trash. Eventually, they may be willing to get rid of more valuable items by donating them or giving them to someone close. Finally, once the anxiety has lessened by accomplishing these smaller steps, hoarders may be able to scale down their things to a reasonable level.
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The Range is the name of the Lost MC hideout in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is located in Stab City, Blaine County, San Andreas. It is possibly the headquarters of the Lost MC, as there are several trailers and recreational areas in the Range. In Mr. Philips, the Range is invaded by Trevor Philips, resulting in the deaths of many Lost members, including Terry Thorpe and Clay Simons. The Range is also featured in numerous GTA: Online missions such as Daemon Run.


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The Home Staging Trick that Helped Declutter Our Office
It pays to have friends in real estate. Besides the obvious benefit of having someone to go to when you need to sell your home, your real estate friends are full of great advice about staging a home to look its best. Here's "The Breadbox Test" and how it helped us get our office organized for good.
No room in the house is so vulnerable to useless clutter as your home office desk. Ours seems to be a magnet for everything from discarded mail to zillions of empty flash drives.
Luckily, a friend in real estate recently let us in on a trick she uses to stage her clients' messy interiors to look their best. It's called "The Breadbox Test." Sticking carefully to The Breadbox Test, she can transform the most cluttered and uninviting room into a space that potential homeowners are dying to call their own.
So how does it work? Basically, you commit yourself to hiding away everything smaller than the proverbial breadbox. Things like pencils and paper clips get tucked into a drawer, while larger items like your drawing tablet, reference books or a potted plant stay seated comfortably in plain sight on your desk top and shelves.
By running everything in your space through The Breadbox Test, you're effectively removing lots of tiny bits of visual clutter. The result is a workspace that looks organized, thoughtfully decorated and inspiring.
Try it! Run The Breadbox Test on your home office tonight, clearing away every thing in sight that's smaller than a breadbox. Do this every night (or maybe once a week for lesser-used workspaces) to maintain an inviting and clean home office for good.
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I like this idea, especially for instances (such as mine) where the home office area shares space with a more public room.
I make jewelry and it can take hours to clean my desk/studio of all the loose beads, wires,etc. My desk is in a state of perpetual mess. I admire and respect those who can do it, but I just can't maintain it for more than a few hours! (sigh)But I like this expression "If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what sign is an empty desk?"
ArtsyGirl, that's a great quote! I prefer an organized over "empty" desk. This is a good idea for keeping things looking tidy. I would only add that nothing keeps an office tidy like only keeping what you use.
I can see how this rule could help, but there are some things -- like pencils and erasers -- that I like to have visible because I use them all the time. Also, I think a big can of pencils (or better yet, colored pencils) makes it look like the office is actually used for something other than sitting around.
@Artsy Girl, my grandmother had a quotation clipped from a newspaper and decoupaged onto a paperweight on her desk that stated, "A neat desk is a sign of a frightened mind." I think of it whenever I'm tidying.
Still, I like this rule and am going to apply it all over the house. My problem, when I corral lots of little things in a hurry, is a plethora of larger containers labeled "desk supplies" or "accessories," or, worst, "miscellaneous."
I like this tip because it doesn't really say, "Get rid of the pencils." It says, "Get rid of the pencil." Your collection of erasers, pencils and what not can be placed inside a pencil box, which will collect the clutter into a more unified (and stylish hopefully) container.
It probably won't work all the time, everywhere for everyone, but I like the new perspective.
I love this suggestion, and can see how it could help me. But I'm also sympathetic with taterspoon (one peek under my bed shows box after box of stashed things after other similar clean ups). I think I need each week to have 6 days of "breadbox rules" and one day of "organze the debris".
I like "rules" like this even if I don't enforce them. They make me re-think how I have been handling things, and help me to see with new eyes. I'm going to have a good look around my house and see if there are any smaller items that can be put away, even if they don't stay there permanently.
I actually use an attractive breadbox on my kitchen desk to hold all small notepads and items. It works!!
@ArtsyGirl I've got that quote on an index card, sitting right in the middle of my cluttered desk. Time to go clean!


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I don't know what I would do without this sponge!!! I absolutely love it!!! It makes applying foundation so easy and flawless! I actually wet the sponge and then ring it out and then I add foundation right to the top of the sponge and kind of blot all over my face. Before I had this I used my finger tips and what a mess.. I'm so happy I found this! The only thing I don't love about it is that I find it kind of hard to clean.. It's stained with makeup and I can't really tell if it's entirely clean.. I just rinse until water runs clear but with sponges sometimes the makeup gets deep inside.. So hopefully I'm cleaning it enough! It has lasted me a very long time and I clean it very often.
I just got my sk sponge yesterday at Target for 9.99 and I think I like it.
I heard from YT that it works well, if not better than the BB. The BB is $20-$25/each, so it's definitely a price difference. I have never used the BB, so I can't fairly compare, but for the SK blending sponge, I got a compliment on my skin today! I have really dark melasma spots on my cheeks and have a hard time applying makeup w/o building up too much and looking fake. This blender works well to apply just what I need where I need it and the overall affect is really....flawless. IMO.
I wet the sponge thoroughly with water, then squeeze it out, then apply my foundation (Estee Lauder Dbl Wear). I bounce my concealer on the spots and it's pretty well concealed. Plus, the application doesn't leave me feeling like I have a mask on. I like it so far. I clean it w/Dr. Bonner's soap, which works out really nicely. I am holding back on the positives until I see how long this sponge lasts...I hear they should be replaced every 3 months...we'll see! :-)
For the price and final affect, I think it's worth it to spend the $10 vs $20
on this vs BB.
I bought this sponge to help apply liquid foundation. It does an amazing job! My foundation looks flawless. It was definitely worth the $9!
I spotted this sponge when shopping at Target, and it looked like it would be good for applying liquid foundation and cream concealers. It functions very well in this way, and it's a great shape for reaching all parts of the face; especially around the nose. I am terribly disappointed in the quality of this sponge though. After two washes, with Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castille Soap, it is stained badly, and the texture feels "coated". It seems to be peeling. The Kashuk sponge is soft, and it helps makeup blend nicely, but it seems to absorb too much liquid foundation, and it doesn't wash well. I really like the shape of the sponge for under eye concealer and applying neutralizer in the eye and nose areas, especially. I know this sponge is well-loved, so perhaps I got a defective product, or perhaps Dr. Bronner's Peppermint is the wrong cleaner to use...
**EDIT** Turns out I hit the nail on the head with my speculation about Dr. Bronner's Peppermint liquid soap...Today, after I applied my foundation with my Kashuk sponge, I squirted my Mrs. Meyer's Honeysuckle hand wash onto it as I was washing my hands after makeup application. The Kashuk sponge came completely clean! I mean - it looks like it's brand new! Some of what I thought was "peeling" must have been foundation remnants balled up onto the sponge. Now, all the stains are gone, and the sponge feels fresh and light again. I hadn't thought about it until this incident, but my foundation, MUFE Face & Body, is waterproof - so Dr. Bronner's, which is gentle, has the same effect on my sponge as regular eye makeup remover has on waterproof mascara...none. I washed my Sephora elliptical sponge with Mrs. Meyer's hand wash, and voila! It's like new again as well. The problem wasn't the sponges, it's the cleanser I was using to try to clean waterproof makeup.
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I'm on the fence with this one. I love using it to blend creme blush on my cheeks but to me it's just okay on foundation. I would just as soon use a triangle shaped sponge. The big reason that I'm not happy is because after about a week of daily use, my sponge started to get crumbly a little. IMO, for the price, it should last longer. I don't aggressively wash it, just a little soap and water and rinsing then I let it air dry. It does soak up foundation but that doesn't bother me because I use a drugstore brand. I think for the price I'd like to try the BB. However, this is more convienent to buy since I can pick it up at Target and I'm there at least once a week. So I may or may not purchase again although I love it for creme blush.
YOU MUST USE DR. BRONNER'S CASTILE LAVENDER SOAP WITH THIS SPONGE! You can get this soap at many "health" food stores and such, it's under $6 at Whole Foods all over the country. This soap cleans all of the makeup off of this sponge, almost instantly, and is very low sudsing, so the sponge rinses clean in around 10 secondswith only a few squeezes under the water; TRUST ME, if you try to use regular soap or shampoo with this sponge, your makeup may not fully come out, and this blue sponge will absorb MUCHO soap and you will be rinsing for a matter of minutes, and you will dread having to wash this sponge. Plus the wear and tear of this much washing and squeezing will make the sponge start to break apart in a matter of weeks. Dr. Bronners with this sponge is as good as the Beauty Blender with the Blendercleaner. I hated cleaning this sponge until getting Dr. Bronners, but now it's a 10 second breeze.
Having used this side by side with the Beauty Blender, I gotta give the heads up to the Beauty Blender. It really is a better spongesofter and gives a more uniform appkication; since the BB is softer, it is more bouncy and more "fun" and gives a smoother application of creme foundations for me (and if cleans lickity split with the Bronners soapin 5 seconds, HALF the time of the SK sponge).
The SK is a decent sponge, particularly if you aren't real fussy and are budget oriented.
This sponge combined with MAC's Full Coverage gives me a very nice finishhigh coverage to cover my rosacia and redness, but it's sheer and even enough that it doesn't look makeup-eee in the least (but it's not as even and nice of a finish as the Beauty Blender).
It works well also with my MUFE HD liquid too, but I think this sponge really excels with creams (can absorb lots of liquid).
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I've never tried the Beauty Blender and I hate paying even the $10 for this one. In addition, I just bought my second one tonight and the size is sooo much smaller than my first one yet the price is the same :(
On the bright side, I really like it. I tend to use it for blending concealer and foundation around my eyes. It absorbs a little too much of my $40 foundation so I just use my fingers for that.
I bought the $4 Ulta brand one and it's not the same. This is worth the extra $6.
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I like this sponge. My makeup does look really good with it, and it feels good on my face. It is nice to get right under my eyes. It is a nice feeling to be able to buy dupes of products, because I am not about to pay 20 dollars for a sponge
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Love this! I've used both the beautyblender and this and they're quite different. But both good in their own way. This is a lot denser and I find that it stipples better than the bb. It's also a lot cheaper. I'll definitely be buying this again.
This sponge serves its purpose, but it's not that great. It certainly isn't as good as the original Beauty Blender. I think it's too firm, which, ironically, doesn't make it last any longer. If I used this regularly I would have to repurchase it frequently. Why? Because basically I have to beat the hell out of it to get it clean! It holds on to the product for dear life. I use Dr. Bronner's liquid soap to clean it and all my other brushes. Each time I wash it I have to really go at it and by the time it's over I'm seeing tiny purple particles swirling down the drain. And now the thing is filled with pock marks.
I do like how it can cover large areas pretty quickly, but I'm not sure it's giving the same airbrushed effect the BB does. I would repurchase in a pinch but I would rather have a BB.
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Dr. Rocco Leonardo Martino is founder and Chairman of the Board of CyberFone Technologies Inc. Most recently he was Founder, Chairman and CEO of XRT, Inc., the world leader in providing complete global treasury, cash and banking relationship management solutions for some of the world's largest corporations and government entities. Treasury management systems designed by Dr. Martino for XRT are integrated and operate in real-time in a fault-tolerant, on-line environment in over 11,000 organizations in 51 countries. The amount of money processed daily through these systems was estimated to be over three trillion dollars. Security and disaster protection was a vital aspect of these systems.
Dr. Martino is the inventor of the CyberFone, the first Smart
Phone, and the driving force behind the software systems permitting real-time video, voice and data linkages. The CyberFone System is a totally new approach to providing mobile and wired communication and computer capability at the desktop. in the home, and in the hand. The CyberFone System permits video, voice, and data communication anywhere, with anyone, at any time, at a fraction of today's costs - a price within the realm of everyone. The CyberFone System can augment or replace both the telephone and many of the most popular functions of the PC - on the desk or in the home. Furthermore, the CyberFone System is simpler and not given to virtual overnight obsolescence.
A pioneer and international authority in the planning and use of computers, Dr. Martino originated many of the methods in use today. Dr. Martino served in various high-level positions prior to
XRT and CyberFone Technologies, Inc. He was Director of Systems Engineering at the Olin Corporation in New York, and then a Senior Member of Booz, Allen & Hamilton Computer Division. He was the President of Mauchly Associates Limited and Vice President of Mauchly Associates created in partnership with Dr. John Mauchly, the co-inventor of electronic computers. He also functioned as the Technical Director for Sperry Computers of Canada. He allied with Rear Admiral Grace Hopper USN, on Automatic Programming techniques, which were the forerunner of COBOL. As Director of the Computer Division for Adalia Limited, a consulting firm headed by Sir Robert Watson-Watt, the inventor of radar, Dr. Martino participated in the extensive development of electronic navigation systems.
Dr. Martino graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Toronto in Mathematics and Finance. He earned a Ph.D. from the Institute of Aerospace Studies for work in the re-entry of Space Vehicles, including the requirements for heat shields.
Dr. Martino served as Professor of Mathematics and Engineering at the University of Waterloo and at New York University. His graduate and senior undergraduate lectures included such topics as Artificial Intelligence, Information Management Systems, Space Flight, Economics in Planning, and Financial Modeling Systems. He has continued to lecture and conduct seminars throughout the World.
Dr. Martino has served on various Public Service, Charitable, and Church Organizations. He served a Vice Chair of the Board of the Gregorian University Consortium Foundation from 1982-1998. He served a member of the Board of St. Joseph's University from 1989-1998. He served a member of the Board of the Vatican Observatory from 1993-2010. He has been a member of the Board of Councilors of the Eastern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre since 1991; a member of the Board of the Order of Malta Federal Association from 1996-2002; and is currently a member of the Audit Committee of the Papal Foundation and on the Executive Committee of the St. John Neumann Society. He also served on the Boards of such organizations as the Catholic League for Civil and Religious Liberty, and of Legatus where he was also Eastern Regional Vice President. He was the Founding Chairman and served from 1985-1989 with the MBF Foundation dedicated to applying computer technology for lifetime and work-related assistance for those with severe physical and/or mental handicaps. Most recently, Dr. Martino led the efforts to restore the first Catholic Cathedral in the Unites States – the Baltimore Basilica - to its original magnificence, while bringing the utility infrastructure up to meet today's standards of excellence. For his devotion to the Church and its teachings, and for his many and diverse efforts to strengthen it, Dr. Martino has been initiated as a Knight in the Order of St. Gregory, Knight Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Knight in Obedience of the Order of Malta, Knight Commander of the Constantinian Order of St. George, and Knight of the Order of St. Maurice and Lazarus. He is a Steward of St. Peter of the Papal Foundation, and a Steward of St. John Neumann.
Dr. Martino has also served on various Corporate Boards over the past fifty years.
Dr. Martino is the author of twenty published books as well as scores of papers, and numerous corporate monographs on computers, communications, networks, and planning. He has been listed in various biographical anthologies including Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Theology and Science, Who's Who in Finance, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in Canada, the International Dictionary of Biography, and Dictionary of Notable Americans.
Dr. Martino was born in Toronto, Canada. He immigrated to the United States in 1962, and currently makes his home in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Overbrook Golf Club, the Union League of Philadelphia, and the Sea Isle City Yacht Club. He is an avid sailor, and a Past Commodore of the Yacht Club – 1974 – a member of the Board from 1971-1990. He has served as Commodore of the Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association from 1979-1981, and Secretary from 1981-1988.
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Give a warm welcome to our newest feature, Hey Listen! In his premiere episode, Mark will be taking a look at an icon of the video game industry, Castlevania. It's time to listen up and hear why he thinks a particular song in the series is his favorite. We have MANY other features on the way so keep on checking back for regular updates. See more on http://www.thedailydl.com Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/thedailydl Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/dailydl iTunes - http://bit.ly/eQ4Qct YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/thedailydl
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Castlevania Legacy of Darkness Tower of Sorcery music with many pictures of Reinhardt Schneider.
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A crazy Japanese dude getting a "AAA" score on a level 9 IIDX song. I love this video for two reasons. One, it reminds me how the Japanese are superior at everything they do. Two, Bloody Tears, in my opinion, is the best video game music EVER. -Bloody Tears is originally from the Castlevania series. -Edited to improve sound quality and shorten length. (more)
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This second edition includes: TMNT 1 Mega man 2 -great ending btw Lifeforce Castlevania 1* and the classic Zelda II ending *check out all the fake names in the CV ending.
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This is the Japanese promotional video for the new Action/RPG game, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, for the Nintendo DS. Source: Official Website
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Hell has offically froze over! The devil is skating with Mussolini! Konami is FINALLY giving Dracula X: Rondo of Blood a worldwide release! This will have the full original versions of the PC Engine version of Rondo, Symphony of the Night with new extra features, and the 2.5D remake of Rondo shown in the video. The best part thought is that your can take it with you everywhere! Coming in Fall 2007. I already uploaded more Castlevania footages/Trailer watch them plz
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Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles for PSP level 1 preview.Includes Rondo of Blood, Rondo of Blood remake and Symphony of the Night with extras. Released September 15, 2007.
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The Fall River Homeless Service Providers Coalition and the Mayor's Task Force to End Homelessness is organizing its fifth annual Project Homeless Connect Day, a one-day, one-stop offering of services designed to provide people who are homeless or are at-risk of homelessness what they need to move toward housing and stability.
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Credit this find to a friend's Facebook feed. Maybe the shear shock of what has been written is delaying a response from other blogs. But fear not, I am up to the task. Maureen Dowd has an apocalyptic article about the future of America if Ted Cruz and the evil Tea Party are allowed to prevail over today's issues. The title just warms you up to what you are about to read: Welcome to Ted Cruz's Thunderdome. There is so much to choose from but I will hit some highlights. It starts out describing the Tea Party world in 2084.
A PLACE ONCE CALLED WASHINGTON AN ape sits where Abe sat. The year is 2084, in the capital of the land formerly called North America. The peeling columns of the Lincoln Memorial, and Abe's majestic head, elegant hands and big feet are partially submerged in sludge. Animals that escaped from the National Zoo after zookeepers were furloughed seven decades ago migrated to the memorials, hunting for food left by tourists.
The reason for this hellish reality in the future? Yep, the Tea Party led by Ted Cruz.
The white marble monuments are now covered in ash, Greek tragedy ruins overrun with weeds. Tea Party zombies, thrilled with the dark destruction they have wreaked on the planet, continue to maraud around the Hill, eager to chomp on humanity some more.
It goes on to blame global warming on the Tea Party as well.
The BlackBerrys that were pried from the hands of White House employees in 2013 are now piled up on the Potomac as a flood barrier against the ever-rising tide from melting ice caps. Their owners, unable to check their messages, went insane long ago.
A little boy is then told about how this all happened. Hold on to your seats.
"Whose fault was it, Papa?" the boy presses.
The man tries to explain: "The Grand Old Party, the proud haven of patriots who believed in a strong national security and fiscal responsibility, was infected with a mutant form of ideology. It was named the Sarahcuda Strain after the earliest carrier. Remember when you saw that old science fiction movie, 'I Am Legend'? A scientist described the virus that burned through civilization as being like 'a very fast car driven by a very bad man.' That's what happened: In the infected Tea Party politicians, brain function decreased and social de-evolution occurred. They began ignoring their basic survival instincts.
But only if we had listened to a Republican elder like John McCain.
The boy is confused. "They killed America because they didn't care about keeping Americans alive?" he asks.
The man sits down. His voice grows faint. "Well, they didn't seem to understand themselves or what they were doing," he continues. "In the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, many of the feverish pols believed they were waging the right and moral fight even as G.O.P. party elders like Jeb Bush, John McCain, Karl Rove and James Baker warned them that they were dragging the country toward catastrophe. The Tea Party leaders liked to refer to themselves as the Children of Reagan. But as Baker told Peggy Noonan, Reagan always said, 'I'd rather get 80 percent of what I want than go over the cliff with my flag flying.' "
But how can you fight an infection like the Tea Party?
The boy frowns. "But Papa, didn't the healthy Republicans realize the infected ones had lower brain functions?"
"Well, son, they knew there was something creepy about the ringleader, Ted Cruz," the man replies. "His face looked pinched, like a puzzle that had not been put together quite right. He was always launching into orations with a weird cadence and self-consciously throwing folksy phrases into his speeches, like 'Let me tell ya,' to make himself seem Texan, when he was really a Canadian."
The boy looks alarmed. "A Canadian destroyed the world, Papa?"
"Once the government shut down, a plague came, because they had closed the Center for Disease Control," the man says. "Storms, floods and wildfires raged after FEMA was closed down and the National Guard got decimated.
The worst part is yet to come, President Obama was trapped and so frustrated that he stopped governing and the Middle East went up in flames, wait, that is not already happening as Obama actively pursues policies there? I digress, back to how the Tea Party destroyed Obama's greatness.
"After the final American president, Barack Obama, canceled his trip to Asia, that part of the world decided we were weak. China moved quickly to fill the vacuum. Obama grew so disgusted, he spent his final years in office isolated in the White House residence. When he stopped returning the calls of Hassan Rouhani and Bibi Netanyahu, it was only a matter of time before the Middle East went up in flames.
"What is left of the world is being run by Julian Assange from what is left of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London and by some right-wing nut in a cabin in Idaho."
The boy begins to cry. "Papa, stop. You're making me sad. Are all the good guys gone?"
Looking through the gray skies toward the ashen Lincoln Memorial, where an ape sits in Abe's chair, the man replies sadly, "Yes, son."
Poor Obama was the last and greatest President America had but was doomed by the Tea Party zombies. What are to make about all this vile rhetoric coming from the Democrats? Dowd takes it to another level by comparing those who oppose Obama's agenda to Zombies. Because you all know what you have to do zombies who cannot be saved? (Content Warning)
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I was taught a long time ago to use all of my senses when I build a dream in my head. The more I really "FEEL" what I'm focused on…I was told…the quicker my fantasy will become reality. I've built the dream of what my life will look like when I no longer see cancer as a possibility. When I start my meditation, I usually start with a theme and see where it goes. There's the pimped out dream house, the new suv with the tailgate that comes down for me to stand on while loading the kayaks on top of it, the King Air we take turns piloting – oh yeah, I have my pilot's license. There have been dreams about speaking on stages, of teaching health and leading by example…yes, that's already happening. Dreams of making people laugh and smile, dreams of inspiring people to be better…Yes, that's happening too. Dreams of transforming lives, helping sick people heal, helping kids of all ages see their value…bringing their dreams to the surface. Yes, That too!
It's funny. I used to dream of being a skydiver even though I was terrified of flying and of heights. Not just the 3,000 – 13,000 feet heights of climbing out of an airplane, but I won't even stand on a 12 foot ladder. After I broke my back, I still found myself fantasizing about being a skydiver. I now realize how beneficial it's been in my healing to have my brain and my thinking skills tested thru skydiving. I KNOW that when I'm that focused, I stay that focused for several days after a jump. I'm not jumping near as much as I want to, but for now, seeing the benefits over several days is pretty cool.
My hero has been out of state working for WAY too long. I know what day he's supposed to be home, but every night I've been fantasizing about his return. Not all X rated stuff, but sharing our thoughts in the hot tub…getting hot and sweaty talking in the sauna…working out…hiking thru the woods…making, cutting and stamping soap…eating together…taking care of our responsibilities – separate and together…shower time…pillow talk…and YESSS! The XXX rated stuff! Did you know it's possible for a woman to have an orgasm…hands free, toy free, penis free? NO, not sitting in a yoga position rocking on your foot either! Remember that increased thought process? Kegels, strong abdominal muscles and a little imagination as to timing and how to flex them…WOW! I should teach THAT class!
Back to the fantasy…
The past few nights, it starts with me sitting here at the computer. I hear the door handle move. I hear a key go in the door. My hero shouldn't be home yet. I pull my SD40 out and face the door. Oh come on, I'm not the only person who's home alone packin a gun. (Because the shepherd and bull mastiff might not be enough.) I see the door start opening. I stand up with my gun pointed toward the door. I found out recently that the only other person who has a house key is in jail for a violent crime. Maybe it's time to change the locks. I see the dogs in the mirror standing, wagging their tails. "Hello?" in that familiar voice. I set the gun down on the desk and run to the door! I help him put his bags down in 2 seconds. We embrace for the best hug I've ever felt. His smell…feeling his body, which has changed…he's more muscular… Oh, wait, is that going to offend him? Whatever! My best friend is home! He gently removes my ponytail while his other arm still holds me. He touches my face. He runs his fingers thru my hair. Holding my head he kisses me. The most sensual, passionate kiss I've ever had. He tells me to open my eyes. I leave the fantasy to completely experience him. As I open my eyes, I feel tears slowly roll down my cheeks. I see matching tears rolling down his cheeks.
I just spent the last 6 minutes building that fantasy! You don't need the details. Imagine it.
My point is…in every fantasy…if we imagine it with enough detail to really feel like you're leaving the fantasy and experiencing it in reality, if and when it happens really doesn't matter. Don't get me wrong, the deja vu when reality takes over is quite spectacular! It makes taking the time to fantasize so worth it!
Love, gratitude and blessings
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You have cancer. It sucks to hear it. It sucks more when they tell you there's nothing that can save your life. As some of you know, that was a LONG time ago for me. 14 years from the first time I heard it, 10 years from the expiration date they gave me. Ever since I was a kid, I've heard people say "Where there's a will, there's a way." So many times in my life, those in authority made it very clear they didn't like or approve of my will! Many have called it rebellion. Whatever it's called, I'm thankful for it! What a blessing it's been! Without my will as strong as it is, would I be here?
My ex used to get frustrated with me, saying I'm always black or white, nothing in the middle. In some ways, he's right. Tonight, I'm doing an experiment on the subject. 27 months ago, I ended up on the floor at work with the aid crew coming to scoop me up. I had been taking bloodroot internally to kill the cancer. My doctor thinks it killed more cancer than my body could eliminate and I became so toxic, I couldn't function. It took 3 days before I could get down the stairs without sitting and scooting like a toddler. I knew I had to do something different. I went 100% into doing a ketogenic diet. I consume under 30grams of carbohydrates each day. Most of my calories come from fats like mct oil, coconut oil, olive oil, hemp oil, hemp seeds, chia seeds and a variety of nuts. Once or twice every day, I fill the blender with kale, dandelions, spearmint, cabbage and whatever other greens I grab out of the backyard, add oil, seeds and water. I have most of my kitchen counter cluttered with glass jars holding fermenting veggies. I eat sauerkraut, pickles and drink my turmeric, ginger, galangal root drink almost daily.
I always make sure I'm eating more fat than carbs so my ketones stay high. I felt like shit today. I have what looks like the tumors of the past on my right breast, but I don't feel it at all. Just in case that's what it is, I've been doing my mostly apple cider vinegar/coconut oil thing. It keeps my ketones high and helps to get rid of the tumors faster than when I'm eating "normal". I thought I needed a nap. I drank apple cider vinegar and set my alarm. I was SO tired when I woke up, but I was meeting my training partner at the gym and made myself get up and go. I drank 2 oz of mct oil and a big glass of water. Mct oil is pure fat! It isn't stored, but used for energy. By the time I got to the gym, I was ready to workout. We started with decline press. Someone had left 180 pounds on it and without paying attention, I just started and got 10 reps. He asked me how it was. I said "Fine."
It was his turn. He got 10 too, but only because I did. He later said we should've taken weight off before we started. I had no idea where my energy was coming from. It had to be the mct oil. My whole workout was strong. On the way home, I started feeling crappy again. Once home, I checked and my ketones were high. (How did I know? I peed on a ketone strip to test it. They can be purchased in the diabetic section at most drug stores.) I couldn't figure out what else could be wrong. It was too hot to be in the house so I decided to take the dogs for a walk. Just in case it was food related, I drank another 2 oz of mct oil and another big glass of water. I'm guessing mct oil is burned up faster than I used to think…definitely faster than what I've been told. We only walked a couple miles in the woods. I was feeling even worse by the time we got home.
Without all the details, the fireman left about an hour ago. It's rare that I call 911, but I'll text a friend for help. My blood sugar was at 70. I promised I would eat before I went to bed. I ate the rest of last night's cinnamon/coconut walnuts and some sauerkraut with a glass of chia kombucha. It wasn't enough.
Black or White…
This is where my stubbornness might get me in trouble. My blood sugar only went up to 72. I'm not willing to stray from ketosis unless I absolutely have to. I know that when it gets too low, I can't get it up without carbs, but I don't know where that point is. Reminds me of that line between having a little too much alcohol vs puking up your guts until your system gets too tired to continue purging. He used to tell me my analogies never make sense. You might agree. That only means I didn't share the pictures in my head with enough details.
It doesn't look like I'm going to get my blood sugar back to 80 without carbs, but I'm going to try. After all, who else is going to do it to find out if it works?!
My findings will be in my book.
Love, gratitude and blessings
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I had a conversation with a Planned Parenthood teen advocate today that I wanted to share and get feedback on. We were talking about relationships and even when things are great, when is it time to move on? He explained that there are 3 main aspects to a relationship.
2 – Love/Affection
3 – Companion/Friendship – Long term
He explained that a lot of relationships have one or two, but not all three aspects. Sex is easy to get, so if the rest of the relationship is separated, there are always options. Most people aren't into "open" relationships, so if sex is high on one or both priority lists, separation makes it time to move on. The time frame of separation depends on the individuals. I know a couple that was married for over 20 years, who lived in different countries. They both traveled for their careers and met up 4-6 times a year for a week or two each time. They both claimed to be happy. The relationship ended with she lost her battle with cancer.
He went on to say that when the relationship has sex and companionship and one person has things they want to do, it's easy to leave their best friend to accomplish their goals. They know they'll be able to pick up wherever they left off.
The love/affection is the big one! When the love/affection is strong, it's the hardest to leave a relationship when it's time for one or both people to move on to achieve their personal goals. If love/affection is missing for whatever reasons, including long distance, it's harder to keep things together. He thinks a lot of people shy away from the love and affection because they've been hurt in the past when they put themselves out there.
Just because something looks different than what our parents have or what our friends have, doesn't mean whatever type of relationship we're in isn't perfect just the way it is.
Ever since my "terminal" diagnosis 10 years ago, I've attempted to show love and affection to the people around me as best as I could. Not sex. But love and affection. I've been misunderstood because it seems most other people hold back. They are friends. They are friends with sex benefits. They seem to be missing the love and affection. I once gave a friend a foot massage after he sprained his ankle. He panicked, sent me a "dear Jane" email, as if he thought I was trying to get him to marry me. As far as I knew, we weren't even dating.
I am different. I've lived the last 10 years with statistics showing every year would be my last. I read a long time ago that all anyone REALLY wants is to be loved. I guess I figure if I can love the people around me, they will know they were loved by someone when I'm gone.
I'm not planning on going anywhere any time soon. Just thoughts I wanted to share. After all, nobody knows how much sand is left in their hourglass!
I love you!
Love, gratitude and blessings
Something to ponder I guess.
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As an "A" – licensed skydiver, I have to make a jump every 60 days to stay current. My last jump was on my birthday – June 8th. I needed another jump before next Wed to keep my currency. I woke up feeling "off". Other things have been going on this week that have helped get me back in an irritated, pissed off mood. Oh yeah, the period thing too. That's how God works. "I'll throw all the shit at them the same week." You know it happens to all women and affects the men around them…nearly every month. Where was I? I was afraid if I jumped today, I'd get hurt. For those of you who've been following me, remember the day before the jump when I broke my back, I got my nails done, a pedicure and waxed my crotch…just in case something happened. Don't ever plan shit like that! I got what I expected, but a LOT worse than I ever imagined! And either before surgery or in the recovery room (he wouldn't tell me when I said it) I told my neurosurgeon how I got my crotch waxed just in case he and all the others were going to see me naked.
Anyway, I haven't been in a good place to be doing anything potentially life threatening without 100% focus! Last night, my hero Bert, helped me figure some things out, so it was a great start. Still, not enough to jump. This morning, I turned on YouTube to have some background music. Before my first song started, there was an ad. I noticed it was over 17 minutes. The button showed up to "skip ad", but something told me to keep watching. It was Uma Thurman in a short movie titled "Jump". I did stay and watch the entire 17 minutes. Without all of the details, it made me realize how important it is to believe in myself and my dreams. The stupid details of the week had gotten in my way of the things I know I want.
Brendon Burchard's book "The Charge" talks about getting out of our comfort zone. When we do, it puts our brain in "I've gotta figure this out" mode. Not only does our brain try to complete the puzzle, it stays in that mode and figures out other things too. Skydiving requires 100% attention. Every second counts! If you move something out of place, it can cause your body to go all kinds of crazy directions. I always flip upside down when I get out and watch the plane fly away. After it's out of my peripheral vision, I flip back over. It's not as easy as it sounds at 120mph.
I was a little scared, but absolutely focused on my drive to Skydive Snohomish. I noticed how windy it was. A flag was standing straight out. I had a coach one time tell me the challenge of landing backwards is fun. I'm not ready to find out how fun that is! I thought about my jump. I always remember the impact from the day I crashed. I quickly dismissed it! I thought about details of malfunctions. What altitude would I pull my cord? How many other jumpers would I have to watch out for? What if the wind pushed me too far to land in the right field? So many things, but I was ON! Details flooded my head with ways to correct everything that passed thru it. As I pulled into the parking lot, I heard screams of excitement. I looked up. Several tandems were landing…their screams brought a giant smile to my face! As I got out of the car, I realized if I sneezed, I was likely going to pee my pants. When I first started jumping, I got so nervous, I had to poop. No, that's not too much information. Someone reading this needs to know the side effects of adrenaline. Now, I just have to pee, sometimes several times before a jump. It's all good. It helps with the puffiness and bloating of the period. (Yes, I'm always finding the silver lining) I went in and found out I could get on a 28 minute call. That's 28 minutes to prepare for my flight. One way tickets are always best when the direction is UP! My favorite rental was sitting there waiting for me. First…empty my bladder. Things would probably dry before getting to the ground, but I had to go so bad, I probably wouldn't have finished during my 45 seconds of freefall. I did my gear check and put everything on…rig, goggles, altimeter, helmet…I found that putting a drop of peppermint oil in my mouth and use peppermint lip balm, my mouth doesn't get so dry. Another side effect of adrenaline – dry, dry mouth. If ears get plugged, without the peppermint oil, I don't have any spit to swallow to clear my ears before getting out of the plane.
There are fires currently in Eastern Washington. Someone on the plane yelled, "Look, the fire!" I was on the other side of the plane as it was turning so I didn't see it. The smoke and smog seemed to hover between 11,000 and 12,000 feet. It was hard to see Mt Rainier at that altitude. I was the first one out the door. Freefall was uneventful, although I was watching for my friend who got out after me, but was sit flying so he should have passed me at some point. I never found him during freefall, but waved off and opened at 4,000 feet like I planned. The deceleration always confuses me. It feels like my brain is flipping thru a giant dictionary, trying to figure out what the hell is going on. As soon as my canopy is open, I relax again, checking to make sure everything looks the way it's supposed to. Even when I've had line twists, I'm still more relaxed under canopy than when I've pulled and it's not open yet. The wind wasn't nearly as strong as I thought it was, nor as strong as it was on my last jump. I played a little after my brake and turn checks. I'm getting braver at tighter turns, but not ready for spinning yet. As I entered my landing pattern, I started focusing on the things Tyson taught me about my angles and where I needed to be to land where I wanted to. Some things HAVE to be done by certain altitudes. I always follow those rules, probably because I remember the impact of the crash. The wind shifted a little as I was on my final, but I maintained my direction. I landed on my feet! It's my norm to slide in on my butt. Today, I was determined to land on my feet and did it! Words can't express how excited I was…and still am!
On my drive home, I realized that landing on my feet represented getting back on my feet! The cancer has been so bad over the last year. There were a few times I didn't believe I could win. Today, so many things changed. The movie reminded me to believe in myself and my dreams…even when most of the people around me tell me I can't do it. Like in the movie "Trust me, I know what I'm doing."
On a side note, Fox Plumbing and Heating gave away a flight in a Patriot Jet today. Their slogan was #findthefox – I entered the contest many times, but didn't win. They gave me my runner-up gift today. One of the items was a stuffed fox. My stuffed fox jumped with me. He liked it!
Love, gratitude and blessings,
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A long, long time ago…if I tell you how long ago, you would think I'm too young to have had the experience I did, so let's just go with a long, long time ago. Because it was so long ago, some of the words might be slightly different, but the story is the same. I managed a 36 unit apartment complex. One of my tenants had a clogged toilet. I called my maintenance guy, Paul, who showed up at my door about 30 minutes later. He had already tried a plunger, then the snake. There was something SOLID the snake wouldn't go past. He said it was beyond his scope of expertise and asked me to call the plumber.
I had to get approval from my property manager before calling anyone outside of Paul or myself to fix things. Since I didn't want the tenants using my bathroom, I was glad she answered and approved. There was only one plumbing company that would do a purchase order for us, allowing the owners in British Columbia to send them money instead of giving me access to their business account. I called the plumber. They were very PROMPT! The plumber showed up in less than 30 minutes. Again, I kept hoping the tenants could hold it.
Less than 10 minutes later, there was a knock on my door. It was the plumber. He was slowly shaking his head back and forth. I asked him what the problem was.
He said "I don't know. I didn't get that far. There won't be any charge. I'm out." He turned and walked away.
"What happened?"
He said "That bathroom ain't big enough for the both of us. I'm done."
I had no idea what had just happened. I called the property manager and told her what was going on. Since there were no other plumbing companies, she told me to call Paul back. I had to go talk to the tenants and tell them we were going to remove the toilet to try to remove the obstacle. If whatever it was couldn't be removed, we would break the toilet to further investigate. If it was biological in nature, the apartment complex would pay for the new toilet. If it was jammed with something that hadn't come out of their body, they would have to pay for it.
That's where the wording might have come up in a lawsuit over who was going to pay for the toilet.
For a little background. I had been brought up in a southern Baptist home, sheltered from most of the world. I was barely old enough to drink and hadn't experienced much of the "real" world.
Paul and I went to the unit. One of the tenants, a six foot four inch tall – 180 pound dude, opened the door. He was wearing a white sheer woman's nightgown. I hadn't noticed how beautifully he had done his makeup yet, because he had the biggest hard on I had EVER seen, protruding thru his nightie. No f'n wonder the plumber didn't stay! I have no idea what, if any conversation had taken place.
He said "Excuse me" in a voice you might expect from a tall skinny dude wearing more makeup than I had ever worn, slouched over as if to appear shorter with his penis standing at attention.
He grabbed a robe. We told him the plan. He wasn't the tenant on the lease, but agreed to pay for the toilet. He didn't complain about anything. He acted like he didn't want his roommate to find out. I was afraid of what we were going to find.
I told Paul I was going back to my apartment and asked him to yell up when I needed to meet him at the dumpster. I sat on my deck, wondering what I had gotten myself into. I know there are always going to be surprises left out of a job description, but this was WAY more than I had expected! It wasn't long when I heard Paul laughing and yelling "Susan". I went to the dumpster to meet him. He had broken the base of the toilet to reveal a phallic shaped pink "Tickle" deodorant. Google images if you don't know what it is.
Even with my sheltered background, it didn't take me long to figure it out. YUK!!! Too many visuals went thru my head as to HOW it happened and WHY the toilet got flushed.
I drove Paul to the hardware store to pick up a new toilet with the cash the tenant had already given us. He went on to tell me the guy was playing with himself when he was there the first time. When Paul didn't respond, he started putting on make up. I'm not sure what shocked me more, what the tenant was doing or the fact that Paul failed to mention it.
We laughed about it most of the day. I still laugh every time I think about it.
Love, gratitude and blessings
Filed under: coaching, Inspiration | Tags: Ah-Ha Moment, Choices, Empower, Gratitude, Inspiration, Perspective, True Love, Trust
Do you ever wish you KNEW, without a shred of doubt, what someone was thinking? I mean really know! So many times in my past, people said things to me they didn't really mean. Who knows, maybe they thought they meant it, but their actions showed otherwise.
Or, that feeling you get in your gut when you think someone is lying to you. Many years ago, I decided to trust that feeling. It's no longer about me thinking it's telling me something, but KNOWING it's telling me something. Something I need to pay attention to. Sometimes I consider it bad, sometimes I consider it good.
Whether it's at work, in business, relationships or doing what we do… Trust that feeling. Listen to it, ask what it's trying to show you. Do whatever you need to do to get the outcome you desire.
Sometimes, that feeling…even though no words were spoken…can be the most amazingly beautiful, love filled, more so – indescribable feeling you've ever felt. The "bad" feelings push me to get stronger and overcome, while the "good" ones allow me to blossom, being more of what I came here to be.
Love, gratitude and blessings,
Filed under: coaching, Gratitude, Hope, Inspiration, Skydiving | Tags: Empower, Gratitude, Hope, Inspiration, Skydiving
Below this post is the short story from 07/07/07. As twisted as it sounds, it was the luckiest day of the year. Today is the 7 year anniversary of the worst accident I've ever had. I hope the worst accident of my life. I felt my back break. I knew I was hurt bad. Several nurses in the emergency room commented that I'd probably never walk again after they saw the CT scan. The diagnosis on the CT scan says L1 Burst fracture with retropulsed fragment. I would have to wait 3 days for the surgery because they didn't have the drill they needed to install the screws in my back. I never asked, but I'm guessing because he saw my muscularity and knew it was a skydiving accident, he installed plastic rods to allow for full range of motion. If he had fused it, I wouldn't be able to "arch".
I'm so thankful for Dr Geier for putting me back together. His main concern was my back, not the muscles that were ripped off my ribs. He said they should re-attach themselves and the bone fragments would probably get absorbed by my body. The follow up scan 6 weeks later showed they were much smaller. I had no idea that could happen.
Here I am, 7 years later. My back still gives me daily reminders. I make little grunting noises, holding my breath when I make certain movements. At my six week check up, I asked Dr Geier about physical therapy. He said "You know more about your body than any physical therapist does. Go get to work." He won me over, giving me back hope the cancer community had taken away. Cameron always thought it was funny when we were at the gym working something other than back when I'd tell him I needed to do back extensions and planks because my back hurt. He would laugh and say "Most people would go home now." It has nothing to do with why I did it, but I'm thankful it has still left a big impression on him. I remember the exercises they taught me in physical therapy 3 years ago when it was acting up and do them. I can complain or do something about it. It's good to have choices!
This morning, something felt off. I was writing a check and realized what the date was. I've always felt like anniversary dates can affect us. It's been almost 17 years since my first miscarriage and 16 years since my dad died. Those dates and my dad's birthday always bring a myriad of emotions, usually before I realize what day it is…marriage and divorce anniversaries too.
Today was no different. My liver has been clear for 7 years. Sure, there's been a lot of cancer over the last 7 years, but my liver has remained happy. I still have a tiny bit of hope in the medical community…that's all I need, remember, the faith of a mustard seed…
Why is it the luckiest day of my life so far? I found an article from Stanford University stating that every cell in the skeleton is regenerated every 7 years. Today's the day. My back is completely brand new! Okay, so it might be wishful thinking, but if I choose to believe it, I have a better chance of not hurting anymore, right?
I'm thankful for everything I learned from my accident. I'm thankful I grew the balls to skydive again. I'm thankful for everyone I met and all the experiences the accident created. I am truly blessed!
Love, gratitude and blessings


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Dark Girls Documentary [Preview]
Clips from the upcoming documentary exploring the deep-seated biases and attitudes about skin color—-particularly dark skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture.
Roy Jones Jr's Greatest KO's
The legend that was Roy Jones Jr. He was a monster!
"Lennox Lewis, I'm coming for you man. My style is impetuous. My defense is impregnable, and I'm just ferocious. I want your heart. I want to eat his children. Praise be to Allah!"
- Mike Tyson
Can't Believe It: T-Pain f/ Lil Wayne (2008)
Bartender: T-Pain f/ Akon (2007)
Roy Jones, Jr. KO'd by Denis Lebedev — 5/21/11
What a shame. Roy Jones, Jr is a legend… too bad it had to end like this. He is really the Allen Iverson of Boxing.
(start @ 2:40 in video to see the KO)
And yes, you should have known it was only a matter of time…
Kevin Durant dunks on Brendan Haywood - Thunder vs. Mavs, gm 2, 2011 Western Conference Finals
Here's a photo from Oprah's farewell show, taped yesterday. Only Oprah could make the NBA change their playoffs schedule.
And about Jada Pinkett Smith…
Same Ol' G - Ginuwine
"Even though i got my own c.d.
maybe even on t.v.
there ain't no changing me
i can only be me me me
even though i might be on t.v.
cause i got my own c.d.
all you will ever see
same ol' "G""
- Ginuwine
Taj Gibson putback dunk - Heat vs. Bulls, Game 1 - 2011 Eastern Conference Finals
Whoa…who pissed this young man off?
Taj Gibson dunks on Dwyane Wade - Heat vs. Bulls - 2011 Eastern Conf. Finals
The photo I posted earlier doesn't do it justice. Ouch.
A fan at a Houston Astros baseball game did the impossible: he ran on the field… and got away WITHOUT getting caught.
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Carly Selvig had her first career double-double in the victory
Feb. 3, 2014
Montana State rallied back from a 17-point second-half deficit and built a five-point advantage in overtime, but Montana, behind a career-high 23 points from senior Torry Hill, ended the extra session on a 10-2 run to post an 84-79 victory over the Bobcats Monday night at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula.
It was just the fourth overtime game in the 95th meeting between the in-state rivals, and the win gives Montana (13-6, 7-3 BSC) sole possession of second place in the Big Sky Conference at the midpoint of the league schedule, behind only North Dakota.
It was the fourth straight victory for the Lady Griz and their 13th straight at home against a league opponent.
Montana State (11-8, 6-4 BSC), which was atop the league two weeks ago, lost its third straight game to drop into a four-way tie for third place with Sacramento State, Southern Utah and Idaho State.
The Bobcats missed their first 10 shots in the game but stayed within reach throughout the first half and trailed just 30-27 at the half.
Like she did in Saturday's win over Southern Utah, Hill, who had just three points at the half, sparked Montana with the 3-point shot, and the Lady Griz opened the second half on a 20-6 run to build what felt like a safe lead of 50-33 with 11:58 remaining.
Montana had just five turnovers in the second half, but missed free throws at key spots and the combination of Jasmine Hommes and Ausha Cole allowed Montana State to come all the way back, and the Bobcats needed every second to do it.
The Lady Griz took a six-point lead into the final minute; Hommes cut it to 64-60 with a pair of clutch free throws with 58 seconds left.
Montana went 1 for 2 from the line on its next two possessions, and Hommes hit two more free throws and connected on a 3-pointer from the top of the key to cut the lead to 66-65 with 11 seconds left.
Redshirt junior Kellie Cole had been 21 for her last 22 at the line, but her two missed chances in the final 26 seconds extended Montana State's chances, and the Bobcats took advantage.
After getting fouled with eight seconds left, Cole went 1 for 2 to make it 67-65. Following a Montana timeout, Cole went the length of the court, got into the lane, and found Hommes, who laid it in with less than a second left.
Montana State used its momentum and 3-point shots early in the overtime by Kalli Durham and Jackie Elliott to build a 75-70 lead, but Montana held the Bobcats without a field goal the final 3:21 to stage its own rally.
Redshirt junior Carly Selvig, who had her first career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, hit a pair of jumpers in the paint, and Cole's runner in the lane with 1:27 remaining gave Montana the lead for good at 78-77.
Hill's two free throws with 26 seconds left made it 82-79, and after Durham missed a three, Cole scored on a run-out lay-up with 13 seconds left for the game's final points. Montana went 6 for 6 in the overtime.
"They make a nice play to tie it at the buzzer, then we spot them five in overtime. Talk about momentum turning," UM coach Robin Selvig said. "If a team is going to fold, that's the time to fold.
"Instead we make play after play, so I'm proud of the ladies. Oftentimes those go the other way."
Both teams relied heavily on their starters, with eight of the ten reaching double figures. The teams' benches scored just 31 points.
Hill, whose previous career high was 20, led Montana with 23 points and added five assists while turning it over just once. Cole added 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists, Sullivan 13 points and nine assists and Selvig her first double-double.
Hommes, who was scoreless at the half, finished with a team-high 17 points. Durham totaled 15, and Cole had 12 points and seven assists.
Ashley Brumwell, Montana State's leading scorer entering the game at 13.8 points, had 12, but she missed 16 shots doing it.
Freshman Alycia Sims had seven points and a game-high 13 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench for Montana, which improved to 11-1 this season when leading at the half.
"It was a great win," Selvig said. "It would have been horrible to lose after having a decent lead, but they are awfully good, and you have to give them credit. They chipped away and made some big baskets.
"We did not shoot great from the line, and that could have hurt us, but it didn't. We end up with a W after a good, hard-fought battle."
Montana will open the back half of its league schedule on the road later this week with games at Portland State on Thursday and Eastern Washington on Saturday.
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Bull Market Tops/Bear Market Bottoms
"There is no training — classroom or otherwise — that can prepare for trading the last third of a move, whether it's the end of a bull market or the end of a bear market." Paul Tudor Jones
There's been no shortage of top callers the last few years. Whether it was the sequestration, taper or CAPE ratio, plenty of people have tried their hand at omniscience. Turning points are exceptionally difficult to spot but at all-time highs people just can't resist the temptation. The probability of them being right is very poor but the risk/reward sets up pretty well. Making one lucky call can literally make somebody's career and if they're wrong, nobody will remember.
Top callers have the luxury of saying they're just early and a crash is right around the corner. Unfortunately, there will always be an audience for perma-bears because doubt is a well that never dries up.
Perma-bulls on the other hand see the world differently because they rely on evidence. It's far harder to stay bullish when the world is falling apart than it is to stay bearish when the market is going higher.
Bull market tops are more difficult to call than bear market bottoms because doubt is a far more resilient emotion than hope.The under- invested cling to doubt in bull markets but the fully-invested quickly abandon hope in bear markets. This is why the average bull market lasts 45 months while the average bear market only lasts 10 months.
So bull market tops are nearly impossible to predict, but how about bear market bottoms?
The most common argument you'll hear why bottoms are easier to spot is that volume spiking signals the end is near. Well, that's true in the sense that when volume spikes, stocks are usually in the last third of the bear market. However, for most market participants- professional or otherwise- this epiphany only exists with the benefit of hindsight.
Consider what happened before the market bottomed in 2009. Stocks topped in October 2007 and stopped falling seventeen excruciating months later. In early October, 2008, the SPY traded nearly 3x the average daily volume and the most ever since its inception in 1993. Had you been so astute to try and nail the bottom, you would have only had to wait five months and 30 percent before the carnage would end.
Maybe bear market bottoms are less difficult to identify than bull market tops but the idea that they're somehow easy to spot is absurd.
The truth is nobody needs to call a turning point. A sensible trader could have recognized they were seeing capitulation in October 2008, now all they had to do was wait for stocks to stop going down.


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At the closing ceremony for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch declared the Games "the best ever". Certainly London has a lot to do if it's to eclipse the millennium party in Australia's oldest city.
Who could forget Cathy Freeman's body-suited dash to 400m gold in front of a rapturous home crowd, before her emotional lap of honour, carrying both the Australian and Aboriginal flags? Or the innovative-but-somewhat-less-successful blue stripe painted on Sydney's streets to mark the 26-mile route of the marathon? Although sections of this have been preserved as a reminder of the city's time as host, others had to be removed as they proved hazardous to baffled drivers.
The Olympic Park, a few miles to the west of the city, is now a thriving commercial development, which plays host to a diverse range of arts and cultural events ranging from Lady Gaga gigs to cinema screenings and national and international sporting events. The local community can use the facilities such as the water park when the elite aren't competing.
But for a long while, the Olympic Park risked becoming a white elephant – no long-term plan for its redevelopment materialised until five years after the Games finished. Nowadays, there are tours of the ANZ stadium three times a day, including a chance to run through the tunnel and pose for a photo on the medal podium, or you could visit Cathy Freeman Park to see the Olympic Cauldron for free.
Overall, the Sydney 2000 Games are remembered as a happy Olympics. Travel writer Bill Bryson certainly thought so, saying: "I don't wish in my giddiness to overstate matters, but I invite you to suggest a more successful event anywhere in the peacetime history of mankind." High praise indeed.
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