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Podthoughts by Colin Marshall: Excess Baggage
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Format: talk with travelers, and talk while traveling
Episode duration: ~28m
Frequency: not a going concern, but 85 episodes exist
Cultural England seems to have always loved a traveler. Perhaps this affinity lingers from the days of Empire, or maybe an island people instinctively understand wanderlust. Just behold the gallery of luminaries that is Wikipedia's English travel writers page. If its seemingly broad definition of "travel writer" bothers you, any designation that encompasses the likes of Geoff Dyer, Graham Greene, Aldous Huxley, Pico Iyer, Michael Palin, and Evelyn Waugh can't go far wrong. None of them seem freighted with the same burdens which Sisyphize many of the unfortunates we regard as travel writers in America, haphazardly collecting a third of the information they need in half the time they need so as to make the word count for an "If You Go…" box. Something tells me Colin Thubron never put up with that.
A traveler like Thubron, of course, deals with challenges all his own, and you can hear about them on BBC Radio 4's Excess Baggage [RSS] [iTunes]. He shows up to discuss his journey up a Tibetan mountain so sacred that the truly faithful can never ascend; they just sort of go around and around the base. [MP3] Such a story could almost have come ripped from the diary of any of the Empire's finest, but Excess Baggage as a whole attempts to cover a width of the traveling spectrum between these forcefully soul-searching Thubronic adventures to, say, the lure of moonlight [MP3], or knitting in Iceland [MP3].
That's the traveling spectrum, mind you, as opposed to the tourism spectrum. And yes, rarely has a jerkier-sounding sentence appeared onscreen, but this gets into a genuinely substantial philosophical, or at least terminological, question. What counts as tourism, and what counts as travel? Does there come a point when the farrago of simulacra that is tourism ends and the genuinely experiential travel begins, or do the two occupy entirely separate psychological spaces? I feel as if every trip I've heard the hosts and guests of Excess Baggage discuss counts as proper travel: writing thriller novels about the Philippines after visiting the country [MP3], digging through Europe to expose your own grandfather's Nazi past [MP3], running tours of North Korea [MP3]. Even a two-part [MP3] [MP3] guided exploration through Istanbul struck me as safely out of the utilitarian, two-weeks-of-time-off touristic zone — even as I listened to it, in a somewhat utilitiarian fasion, as preparation for a possible couple of weeks there myself.
So perhaps the difference between travel and tourism actually comes to nothing, and the BBC accents on a show like this simply cut straight to the supplicating colonial at my core? But given the extent to which we tend to view standard tourism — scrape together accrued vacation days, flip through a phrase book on the flght, eat a crêpe, take pictures of your partially focused self standing before similarly focused monuments, maybe ride a boat — the smoke must lead to some kind of fire. I think back to an old David Sedaris piece remembering a childhood neighbor recently returned from a midcentury middle-class European tour: "'It changes people!' our neighbor had said. Following a visit to Saint-Tropez, she had marked her garden with a series of tissue-sized international flags. A once discreet and modest woman, she now paraded about her yard wearing nothing but clogs and a flame-stitched bikini."
But does tourism change people? I've begun to suspect that change is exactly what tourism doesn't effect — rarely a change more substantive, in any case, than tissue flags and flame-stitched bikinis. We might thus define travel as acts of self-displacement that do, by whatever means, change people. In this we have at least one sound reason to call Excess Baggage a travel program, though I should make it clear that it isn't a currently running program. Though it boasts an easily accessible archive of 85 episodes, the show ended its run in April of this year. It did so with a special broadcast on "the point and pleasure of travel" [MP3], which addresses all these issues and more. So you might consider listening to that one first, not last.
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[Podthinker Colin Marshall hosts and produces Notebook on Cities and Culture [iTunes]. Contact him at colinjmarshall at gmail or follow him on Twitter @colinmarshall.] read more


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Troy Lee Designs Calls Up Jessy Nelson
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For the past two years the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda team has been supporting amateur standout Jessy Nelson.
Jessy was one of the original members of the Red Bull Jams program so it is only fitting that he makes his way to Red Bull's support team. Nelson has been very successful early on this year winning several championships along the way. Originally Jessy was supposed to join the pro team after Loretta Lynn's but he has been spending some time in California doing motos with his teammates and it was decided by all parties to move him up for the 2012 outdoor season.
Nelson is already signed for the 2013 season with an option for 2014.
"We've had him out doing some motos and riding with the other guys," said Tyler Keefe, the team's manager. "We started thinking about him doing the nationals with us back then. We talked with Jessy about it and at first he wanted to think about it a little. After weighing his options he made the call to start his pro career this weekend at Hangtown."
Nelson is excited about his first pro race.
"I'm pretty anxious to get out there and see how I do," says Jessy. "I'm really happy with the bikes and I feel like I've been riding well. This will be a great opportunity for me to get some experience for the 2013 season. I think it's a good idea to start with motocross and then I'll have less to stress out about when we show up for Anaheim 1 next year. This should be fun."
Nelson will be running the #136 bike this weekend in Sacramento at what is technically his home track. Be sure to stop by and say hello to the newest team member this weekend!
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Go-Daddy & Comcast
This morning I was billed from a account for an amount to Go-Daddy. I used them to host a site a couple of years ago for a business venture that went nowhere. I set the site up and registered a couple of domains, all normal so far. Well the domains were due to expire late last year, and I received confirmation of the expiration; again all is good so far! Now comes this bill for expired domains taken directly from one of my accounts. I am notified when any transactions take place and I called the parties involved and the matter has been sorted.
So I am sitting here thinking how could this occur, the Go Daddy company wasn't given permission to take any money from me, and I never subscribed to the auto renew. I must admit to finding this yet another reason to be so careful who I sign up with and what access they are given.
I had a quite bad experience with Comcast seven years ago. I had moved apartments and I had cancelled my cable in one apartment and it took about three months before I decided to purchase it again for the new place. Upon checking my bank account I discovered Comcast had charged me for cable and internet for the three months I had non. I was alarmed so I called them, the most disturbing thing was how rude one guy was, he called me a liar and said I hadn't cancelled my account. The fact I had returned the cable box and remote & had a receipt was of no consequence to him (a real ass-hole)!
Needless to say I pestered them and after a few calls my money, which was around the $300 area was returned by check in two installments; yes they couldn't make one check! I am not with them any more and I won't be if I have a choice. I don't sign for auto pay because of that mess, and I never will. The situation today was resolved quickly and without incident.
Most bank accounts today will have a notification section where you can decide how to be notified and which transaction you desire notification. I highly recommend this service, and if you don't have it set up you should do so. It can really save you time and money!
Have a great day!
Future Of The Web, and The Demise Of Free speech!
Tim Berners-Lee recently wrote a piece on Scientific American, about the demise of the web, calling for continued net neutrality. The Web is an integral part of society and as important as electricity to the modern user. The web was built on open standards and in order to maintain the innovation it should remain open.
The first bad rumblings of the companies trying to meter out connections was Comcast slowing P2P traffice in 2008. Lately we have Google and Verizon trying to say that wireless internet isn't really internet at all, and should be under different rules.
Today Level 3, which carries video traffic for Netflix, stated Comcast was asking for fees to carry video to Comcast subscribers. This would go against the net neutrality legislation to be issued by the FCC before Christmas. Comcast is also in a bid to purchase NBC Universal, which will give the company a monopoly on not just the content, but also the transmission of content.
Are we heading to a more Chinese version of the web, where we will not be able to create a web page. But will have to go through a service and get permission depending on the content. Is Facebook the future of the web? Or just a social network on the web?
I don't agree with everything that's on the web, the same way I don't love all books. But I am against burning books, even the ones I find repulsive. In order to learn about the weird people and things in our world we may have to read or watch video about things we disagree with. Law enforcement can study strange groups, that may be a threat to us; because they use the web.
Knowledge is power, and I believe in the free flow of knowledge and innovation; which means we don't charge for it! I believe the web is part of our infrastructure at this point, and should be protected under national security. Our civilization in the US has to a great part become dependent on THE WEB! It would be crazy to complain to other countries who monitor their citizens web, only to move in that direction ourselves. But in place of Government control, we will have Corporate control. I actually trust the government more, at least they go for a vote every few years.
Last note is I read that Facebook may want to patent the word Face, I hope this is a bad dream and that the US Patent office doesn't let companies Patent words in the dictionary. If it happens I will patent Elbow, maybe I can make money from Tennis players!
Scary world!


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^ 黃金版和一般版的營養成份表
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^ 明治膠原蛋白粉黃金版混合Emergen-C
This time, I'd like to share my experience with Meiji Amino Collagen that I've been taking it daily for the past two months. And I am going to tell why I'm so in love with it!
Collagen is the main structural protein of the various connective tissues in animals, helping to give strength to various structures of the body and also protects structures like the skin by preventing absorption and spreading of pathogenic substances, environmental toxins, micro-organisms and cancerous cells.
With age, collagen production slows and the cells structures weaken. The skin gets thinner and is easier to damage. For me, after reaching 28, my skin gets dehydrated easier because it starts lose the ability to create collagen.
Meiji Amino Collagen holding the key to "youthfulness and beauty" is like my "skin savior."
After drinking it daily for two months, I found my skin is more hydrated. When I wake up, I note that my usually very very oily skin feels less oily and has more like a healthy glow instead. Also, my skin seems to look brighter and feels much softer. I'm not only talking about the face, but also about my entire skin.
Comparison between Meiji Amino Collagen and Premium version
I've tried both, the regular Meiji Amino Collagen and the Premium version. The only difference between the regular and the premium is that the premium contains 60mg Hyaluronic acid, which keeps your skin plump and smooth and 10mg Coenzyme Q10, which boosts skin repair and regeneration, per 7g of powder. Besides, the powder of the regular one is a bit harder to dissolve.
The premium one usually costs $20 more than the regular one. You may ask, "does the premium one really worth the price?" Well, it depends. I should say you get what you pay for. If you just want a better skin, the regular one will suffice. But if you want more benefits, you should try the premium version.
^ Nutritional info for Meiji Amino Collagen Premium and the regular version
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Recent studies show that vitamin C plays a very important role in collagen synthesis. If you don't take collagen supplements with vitamin C, it won't be absorbed into your bloodstream, which means they won't make it to your skin.
Although both the regular Meiji Amino Collagen and the premium version contain 50 mg vitamin C per 7g, it's still not enough (I think).
In order to help my body effectively absorb the collagen supplement, I always drink it with Emergen-C, which contains 1000 mg vitamin C. Besides, Meiji Amino Collagen has a wired and unpleasant taste but Emergen-C can make the taste much better.
^ Mix Meiji Amino Collagen Premium with Emergen-C
All in all, it's no brainier that Meiji Amino Collagen (both regular and premium) really works. If you are the same age as me and start feeling that your skin isn't as good as before, you should consider drinking it.
10,000 mcg 的生物素是市售劑量最高的,目前為止我已使用了三個月。我只能說:真的愛死它了。生物素不儘幫助我頭髮長得更快更好,就連所有眉毛缺角的地方都重新長出來了!簡直感動到痛哭流涕!
Panasonic Scalp Massager
Kiehl's Magic Elixir
AVEDA Damage Remedy 復原配方系列
我的頭髮長及臀部,因此髮端總是有許多分叉。但自從用了AVEDA Damage Remedy 復原配方系列之後,分叉情形有顯著的改善。強力推薦!
Let's talk about hair growth.
My hair used to be thick, healthy, and full of volume but now it's getting thinner. I think I am experiencing hair loss at the age of 30 (good grief! I am still young right!?) When I was aware that tragic thing is happening to me, I started seeking some remedies that can grow back my hair. I tried a lot of methods and products but not everything worked out as I expected. Yet, I still found some ways that really help enhance hair growth.
I am gonna rate it FIVE stars!!
Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin (vitamin B7). It's an important nutrient to help prevent hair loss.
There are various kinds of biotin product in drugstores. Natrol Biotin 10,000 mcg is one of the highest doses of biotin on the market. I've been using it for almost 3 months and so far so good with these pills. My hair has been growing faster and getting thicker. Even the bald spots in the middle of my eyebrows have been growing back too!
Panasonic scalp massager
Japanese always invent something clever.
This scalp massager is amazing. When massaging my head, it creates goosebumps. I know someone will make a comparison of the scalp massager on you and you doing massage yourself but I need to tell you that it's way more relaxing when you use the scalp massager and you definitely don't want to stop. Besides, daily scalp massages have been proven to be a very effective hair growth aid and really boost hair growth. So go try it! you will love it.
Kiehl's Magic Elixir
This is one of the best hair products ever. After each use, my hair feels super soft and manageable. It also makes my hair silky and shining.
I always use it with the Panasonic scalp massager. Just apply a small amount to the tips of the massager and then massage the formula throughout the scalp. It works perfectly. I believe once my scalp gets healthier, my lost hair will grow back.
Some other recommended hair products
Aveda — damage remedy intensive restructuring treatment / damage remedy daily hair repair
I used to have tons of split ends because my hair is super long that almost to my butt. When I started using Aveda's damage remedy products, my hair has been bouncier and has had far less split ends. Highly recommended!!
What kind of musical was banned in Argentina, but received enthusiastic responses in the rest of the world?
What kind of role attracted pop queen Madonna and made her strive to win the chance to perform in the musical movie?
"Evita" which is one of the most successful musicals, features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The show is based on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Peron who became the spiritual leader of the nation rising from nothing to the most famous political figure in the country's history.
The action begins with Eva Peron's funeral. All people wear black and sing "Requiem," lamenting over the death of their respectful leader. When everyone in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, immerses in grief, Che, an everyman, is the one who still retains his hard sanity.
Che acts as the voice of the people and represents the spirit of the whole show. He sees things that the rest of the people cannot. He is living the life of the peasants in Argentina and going through life painfully and in poverty. The hope that Eva brings gets him and the people excited but she fails to deliver her promises.
At first, it seems like Eva is one of those people, and that is how she gains the popularity of the people. But after she gets power mad, she doesn't keep her promises. She cares much more about her own fame. All these things contribute towards the angry Che.
"Evita" is all about the cruel political strategies of political movements and radical social changes that hide underneath media manipulation. It is not a show to simply pay tribute to Eva Peron, one of the powerful women in Argentina's history, but to depict the dark sides of human beings.
"Evita" has been played for over hundreds and thousands of performances. This time, the show performing at the Paramount Theatre brings the classics to Seattle. Overall, the set and consumes in the show were stunning that made the audience feel like they were back to 1940s in Argentina. The dancing was gorgeous with actors weaving in tango beautifully yet subtle ways.
Caroline Bowman as Eva Peron has a beautiful voice. I expected she can get a much more emotional reaction out of me. However, I kept thinking of Madonna when watching the show. If Madonna has my heart over a live show, I know Bowman lacked something that can make this role more iconic.
Yet, "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" is still looping in my heart. Andrew Lloyd Webber definitely created another great musical in the 20th century that can rival "The Phantom of the Opera."
Most hero stories tell people that you don't need be afraid of evil because superheroes will always come to save you. They are smart, strong, and flawless. They are the saviors of the world. This is how superhero movies persuade the audience. It is a sort of presentation of cultural imperialism.
But this time, in Iron Man 3, Tony Stark, a man who saved America from the attacks of aliens and terrorists, is not strong anymore.
After perceiving the super powers of the aliens, Thor and Loki in the Avengers, Tony finally realizes that he is not as powerful as he used to think. He cannot protect the one he loves in his whole life. Therefore, he is suffering insomnia and panic attacks.
Different from the foes in the Iron Man 1 and 2, the enemy he confronts this time, the Mandarin, has a chemical and biological nature. He and his minions are immortal. Although Tony has a crew of armored warriors, the iron man army, he is still beaten up by Mandarin. The intriguing part is that Pepper, who is invalid and always needs to rely on Tony's protection, becomes strong and powerful.
In Iron Man 3, Tony is no longer a superhero who wears a solid iron suit. He is an ordinary person just like us. He is emotional. He has weakness. And He is not deathless. We finally know that Tony Stark is not an alien or a cyborg but a normal human being.
Just like every superhero movie, Mandarin is thrashed at the end and the world is safe again but Iron Man is still on his way of self-discovering.
Iron Man 3 finds a new and refreshing way to present Tony Stark, this billionaire industrialist, incorrigible genius and wearer of all-flying, all-knowing Iron Man suits. And this way definitely gives the audience an interesting and different recognition of superhero movies.
The Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil brings its latest show "Amaluna" to Washington at Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Amaluna is a fusion of two Latin words, "ama" and "luna." "Ama" refers to "mother" and "luna" means "moon," which is a symbol of femininity. This is the tone of the whole show, including the performance and the stage design.
The story of Amaluna, which has a cast that is more than 70 percent female, takes place on an island ruled by queen Prospera. Prospera's beautiful daughter Miranda is growing up and falls in love with a young sailor Romeo who lands on the island accidentally. They struggle to be together but finally go through all of the obstacles at the end.
The show successfully integrates Cirque du Soleil's basic elements — aerial acrobatics and gymnastics, slapstick clowns, Euro-pop soundtrack, and colorful sets and costumes with this creative performance, which represents women's features — the fragility, the beauty.
The giant water bowl is the highlight of the show. Miranda has a fantastic balance routine performed in and around this giant water bowl. Romeo also performs a breath-taking display of strength in pursuit of Miranda. This dramatic act is a perfect metaphor for bliss of love.
Amaluna is a different and truly beautiful aesthetic show in Cirque du Soleil's performance history, from the relationships between characters to the costumes and music. You definitely do not want to miss out.
When you think of "Addams Family," what comes to your mind first? A dark, cloudy weather? A ghastly old house? The pale-skin and long-black-hair hostess Morticia? The dark- haired and grim-looking little girl Wednesday? Or the versatile but quaint hand Thing that always runs on his fingertips, like a spider?
The Addams Family is a black comedy created by cartoonist Charles Addams. The Addamses acts strangely. They share macabre interests, but they are not typically evil. Although always been seen as dreadful and queer, the Addamses still do not care how people think about them. Because of their odd and sometimes crazy lifestyle, the Addams Family finally enjoyed a high reputation among American audiences, and has made into movie series in the 1990s.
Now, in the time of Spider Man turned into musical, we are not surprised that the Addams Family decided to bring joy to stage. The show opened on Broadway in April 2010 and got an unprecedented success. It already won multiple awards for outstanding set design.
In the musical, teenager Wednesday falls in love with a sweet young man Lucas from a "normal" family, leading the Addams clan to secrets and scandal.
The plot of the story is intriguing and humorous. The play writer creatively used a lot of ironic elements, especially in character portrayal, which made excellent con. Father Gomez is the typical breadwinner of the family. He has strong affection for his wife Morticia. Their rebellious daughter Wednesday and her lover Lucas also make a deep impression on the audiences. The most comical but charming and pleasant character in the play is Uncle Fester who has crush on the Moon, yes, the real Moon.
The lighting design for the play is also unique and gorgeous. In a sweet, suspended-in-air solo, the Moon and Me, sung by Uncle Fester, the special and creative black-light theatre effect successfully catches audiences' attention and is thought as the highlight of the show.
The Addams Family is a truly classic comedy. The musical not only keeps the pith of the original story but also creates its own performance style through the brand-new storyline and fascinating stage design, which makes the show become one of must-see musicals in recent years.
If you paid attention to this year's Academy Awards, you probably found out that the stage design of the feast was full of old-fashioned fantasy, meaning "retro style" has taken Hollywood by storm.
However, always been known as an unconventional director, Tim Burton seems to have changed his unique style and decided to throw himself into this prevailing trend.
In his latest black-white stop-motion film,Frankenweenie, Burton borrowed several elements from famous old horror movie Frankenstein, making the atmosphere in the movie freaky and eerie.
In Frankenweenie, young Victor Frankenstein's beloved puppy Sparky is struck by a car and loses its life. He is distraught with sorrow about Sparky's death. One day, Victor's science teacher Mr. Rzykruski demonstrates an experiment, using electricity to revive a dead frog.
Inspired by Mr. Rzykruski, this little boy tries to use a few bolts of lightening to resuscitate his deceased dog. His experiment succeeds and Sparky comes back to life, but Victor's parents and neighbors are all psyched out.
The whole story of the movie is like a duplication of Frankenstein, such as using electricity to revive a dead creature and surviving the windmill fire. Even the hairstyle of Sparky's "girlfriend" Persephone imitates the bride of Frankenstein.
But when Victor's parents and neighbors chase after Victor and zombie Sparky, I immediately thought of those middle class people chasing and attacking Edward in Edward Scissorhands, one of Burton's classics. In the end, Edward flees and hides in his Gothic castle. Sparky and Victor run in a windmill – just like Frankenstein.
Both Burton and Frankenstein's director James Whale understand how sorrowful and solitary a person is when he or she cannot seem to fit in with the society. Burton was shy and lonely in his early life; Whale was a homosexual man. They instilled their views of life and philosophies into the movies, reflecting how mainstream values push aside people who are seen as freaks.
I would say Burton not only wanted to bring back the spirit of Frankenstein but also tried to make a response to Whale inFrankenweenie. Therefore, this is a movie all about a talent respecting the other talent.
Love is not always as innocent as we thought. "I love you so you should love me" is not the conservation equation in a relationship. Most of the times, we love a person who will never love us back. Ironically, there is always another person who wants to be our prince or princess but we don't want to pay any attention to this person. Therefore, love is always about regret.
Director Ya-Che Yang sharply points out how brutal love can be in the movie, which stimulates our memories and tries to leave an open ending for us to recall what we have missed in our love lives. If you have been heartbroken, GF*BF will strike a chord with you.


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The Casting Access Project provides Master prep sessions with casting professionals at no cost to SAG-AFTRA members in Los Angeles and New York City.
CAP - Los Angeles
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To be eligible for this program you must be a current SAG-AFTRA member, over 18 and in good standing and must first complete the CAP Orientation process.
Casting Access Project – Frequently Asked Questions!
What is the Casting Access Project?
The SAG Foundation's Casting Access Project is a program designed to offer SAG-AFTRA members access to casting directors through Master Prep Sessions and other events at no cost, providing them with the opportunity to show their work to respected casting directors.
How can the SAG Foundation offer this program for free?
All programming for the Screen Actors Guild Foundation is made possible through grants and donations.
If YOU would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, you may do so at any time by visiting our Donations page or by clicking here.
Who is eligible to participate?
Unless otherwise noted, SAG-AFTRA members eighteen years of age or over, in good standing and who have completed a CAP Orientation are eligible to participate.
Are there limits to participation?
Although current terms and conditions of participation are subject to change, CAP-eligible members may attend Frequency Restricted (FR) 'workshops' once every ninety (90) days. In light of the limited availability due to high demand, CAP also offers Non Frequency Restricted (NFR) 'workshops' once a month.
Who hosts the Master Prep Sessions?
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Rep. Walsh: That's not the problem! The problem is you've got to be consistent. And I dont want government meddling in the marketplace. Yeah, they move from Goldman Sachs to the White House, I understand all of that. But you gotta' be consistent. And it's not the private marketplace that created this mess. What created mess was your government, which has demanded for years that everybody be in a home. And we've made it easy as possible for people to be in homes. […] Don't blame banks, and don't blame the marketplace for the mess we're in right now! I am tired of hearing that crap! This pisses me off! Too many people don't listen. […] Quiet for a minute! Quiet for a minute!
Constituent: Joe, what did I say–
Rep. Walsh: Quiet for a minute or I'm going to ask you to leave. You need to listen, or I'm going to ask you to leave.
Rep. Joe Walsh of Illinois, screaming at a constituent during his "Cup of Joe with Joe" in Gurnee, Illinois this Sunday.
Just a reminder: Walsh is the "True Blue" family values leader who is over $100K behind on child support payments and may be cited for contempt if he ditches his next hearing.
Video here:
Walsh also falsely claimed that unions somehow have more power and influence than corporations in America. The constituent had asked a very reasonable question regarding the influence of bank lobbyists and the revolving door of former senators becoming lobbyists or heads of corporations, or vice versa.
(Source: thinkprogress.org)


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Free Jazz Concert at the Yavapai College Mabery Pavilion (601 Black Hills Dr. in Clarkdale) is being held Thursday, Oct 23rd at 7 p.m.
Check out the October 29th Virtual Job Fair info at: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/virtual-job-fair-1
Interested in helping with holiday mail for deployed or injured soldiers? The Red Cross is coordinating efforts and local communities can help, see more at: http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes
Sharing some interesting websites for your review: http://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/ and http://americanwomenveterans.org/home/ - feel free to share resources you think other Veterans would find useful!
Hero Horse: Read more about Sgt. Reckless, and amazing horse who served during the Korean War with distinction, bravery, and dedication at: https://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/1992/11/sgt-reckless-combat-veteran which also has a video and slideshow with great historical footage.


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Nicola Ferrier
Computer Scientist
Nicola Ferrier received her doctorate from Harvard University in 1992. After postdoctoral fellowships at Oxford University and at Harvard, she joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996. She became an associate professor in 2003 and professor in 2009. She received the NSF CAREER award (1997) and the UW Vilas Associates Assistant Professorship (1999) and the UW Honored Instructor Award (2009). She joined Argonne in 2012 and is a senior fellow in the Computation Institute
Ferrier's work in computer vision has been applied to visual monitoring in several disciplines, including nanoscale assembly processes and plant growth and development for plant phenotype studies.
Research Interests
- Robot systems
- Machine vision


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Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 04.08.13
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Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role in the thriving communities of costuming that exist, such as Cosplay.comand the Superhero Costuming Forum. In honor of the many fans who've displayed excellence in the mastery of homemade disguise, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics, ComicsAlliance has created Best Cosplay Ever (This Week), an ongoing collection of some of the most impeccable, creative, and clever costumes that we've discovered and assembled into a super-showcase of pure fan-devoted talent.
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ABOVE: Cable & Rogue, cosplayed by IAmYourHeroes & Jessica LG
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The brackets for the various early-season tournaments in college basketball have been revealed, and at the end of all the disclosures, it seems fairly clear that the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas is the best of the lot.
The Arizona Wildcats are once again becoming the recruiting juggernaut they were under former head coach Lute Olson. How will this impact their College Basketball betting odds?
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The past week witnessed a negative turn of events for Georgia's men's basketball team. A group that was set to bring four returning starters onto the court now has only three.
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transport modeling. The uSSRA used a meteorological classification scheme referred to as self-organizing maps (Kohonen, 1982) to generate meteorological inputs required to run SCIPUFF. Because this approach is generally not used in air pollution modeling, it is difficult to evaluate the validity of the claim that 95% of the meteorological conditions result in no infection. The graphics used to present the results convey little information. With such insufficient information, the committee found it impossible to evaluate the validity of the results.
The NAADSM is used "to simulate the spread and control of foreign animal diseases in a population of susceptible livestock herds" (www.naadsm.org). The NAADSM analysis includes a pathway to model the spread of infection through airborne transport of virus particles. The airborne spread model has two options to describe the probability of airborne spread of infection between two premises. The first option assumes that the probability of infection at a premise declines linearly with distance from the source of infection; this option was used in the 2010 SSRA. The second option assumes exponential decline with distance and is used in the uSSRA (p. 440); exponential decline is further explained in the NAADSM user's guide. The linear model typically leads to lower probabilities of spread over shorter distances and higher probabilities over longer distances.
The uSSRA states that the adoption of the exponential option was based on FMDv dispersion modeling results as illustrated in Figure 6.1.4-19 (p. 442). However, the uSSRA does not show how these results are derived from the results presented in the cited references (Garner and Cannon, 1995; Sørensen et al., 2000) or those from SCIPUFF as described in Volume I of the uSSRA. Furthermore, it is unclear how these results were used to specify the parameters of the airborne spread equation on p. 67 of the NAADSM user's guide.
Figure 6.1.4-19 of the uSSRA indicates that the uptake of plaque-forming units by cattle falls off by an order of magnitude when the distance increases by a factor of 2.5 from 2 to 5 km. That result is inconsistent with the statement made in the uSSRA that according to Garner and Cannon (1995) the risk of infection is expected to fall off linearly with distance under stable atmospheric conditions. It might be more appropriate to assume that the risk of infection is inversely proportional to the distance from the source because the risk of FMDv exposure is high when the atmospheric boundary layer is stable (Garner and Cannon, 1995). Under these conditions, the shallow boundary layer limits vertical dispersion, and the growth


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ALIFE Sessions Presents: Pusha T
Today, October 8 marks the release of Pusha T's highly-anticipated debut studio album, My Name Is My Name. Helping to add some visuals to your sonic indulgence, ALIFE presents the latest installment to its Sessions concert/interview series with the G.O.O.D. Music lieutenant, six years and a much deeper catalog of sixteens after gracing the very same backyard stage with his brother Malice. Performing everything from "Grindin'" to "Numbers on the Board" to a packed crowd for over 30 minutes, King Push also sat down with the ALIFE crew to discuss the secret to his longevity and streetwear culture among other topics. MNIMN is available today.
ALIFE Sessions Presents: Drake
Back in 2010, Drake performed at the ALIFE courtyard in celebration of Thank Me Later. Three years later, the Toronto rapper returns to ALIFE Sessions to show love to those who supported him during his come-up. Performing to an attentive crowd, Drake delivers hits from his latest offering Nothing Was The Same before being joined by the likes of Raekwon and Travi$ Scott who performed "Upper Echelon" and "C.R.E.A.M." Among industry heads and ardent fans, A$AP Rocky and the OVO team came to show support, proving another electrifying ALIFE Session that had neighbors lurking by windows and fire escapes just to catch a glimpse of Drizzy. Despite being cut short by the police, Drake rocked the party from the stage to the rooftop, blessing the courtyard with a legendary performance. Shot by Sean Phazes, enjoy the recap clip above and let us know your thoughts below.
ALIFE Sessions – Drake "Nothin Was The Same" | Video
Released exactly a week ago, Drake's new album Nothing Was the Same is the perfect descriptor for the rapper's return to the ALIFE famous courtyard. Back in 2010, Drake performed in the courtyard on the eve of his debut album release, Thank Me Later. Three years later, the Toronto M.C. returns with multiple platinum records and countless awards — including a best rap album Grammy for Take Care — under his belt. Beginning the session by recalling his first performance in the courtyard and thanking the fans for their support, Drake proceeded to rock the capacity crowd while neighbors took in the show from windows and fire escapes. Special guests included G.O.O.D. Music's Travi$ Scott, who performed "Upper Echelon" from his Owl Pharaoh EP, and the legendary Raekwon, who graced the crowd with "WuTang Forever" and "C.R.E.A.M." Filmed by Sean Phazes, the video recap is available for viewing below.
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King Krule Performs at ALIFE Sessions
Following from jam packed courtyard sessions with the likes of Cam'ron, Blood Orange, Jadakiss and Drake, ALIFE Sessions presents another prolific artist who's been causing quite a buzz lately. Here, London's King Krule takes the stage with his full band, delivering a poignant performance filled with introspective sensibilities and post punk riffs. Shot by Chicago filmmaker Sean Phazes, the clip shows the 19-year old musician perform hits from his latest album 6 Feet Beneath the Moon — the well-received LP released earlier this year via XL Recordings. Watch the clip above and let us know your thoughts below.
ALIFE Sessions – Blood Orange T-Shirt
Last Thursday, Alife's Courtyard Session veered from the customary hip hop fare to welcome Dev Hynes, the pop songwriter and producer better known by his Blood Orange moniker. Having co-written hit songs for the likes of Theophilus London and Sky Ferreira, as well as extensively contributing to the upcoming album by Solange Knowles, Hynes is emerging as a force in the contemporary music landscape. His courtyard performance was his first with a full band and backup vocals, and despite the sweltering heat, Hynes turned in one of the best performances in Alife sessions history. The commemorative concert tee is available now at Alife's online shop.
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Last June ALIFE hosted a contingent of hip-hop luminaries from the Maybach Music Group – founder Rick Ross, Stalley, Meek Mill and Wale — for a private session at the ALIFE courtyard that drew long lines around the block. Earlier that day ALIFE had hosted a signing in honor of the the Maybach Music Group compilation "Self Made Vol. 2," and the subsequent intimate backyard event was the crowd-pleasing epilogue. It was also a homecoming of sorts for Stalley, a former employee of ALIFE from 2007 through 2009, who was supported by friends and family who came to cheer on the local hero. Check out the video recap below.
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adidas Originals recently began a new series dubbed "Stripes Sessions" in which various musicians put on live shows in the brand's retail spaces. The first iteration features club duo Dada Life.
Swedish club maniacs Dada Life recently went bananas in the Paris adidas Originals Store for the first of our new Stripes Sessions party series. For 60 minutes, the Stockholm duo treated the small space in Le Marais as if it were a massive rave and drenched their lucky fans in sweat and champagne.
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This iteration of adidas Originals Stripes Sessions features Araabmuzik.
adidas Originals is launching its first global music event series featuring some of the most popular electronic music acts to play in select adidas Originals Stores across the world.
In a global event series, adidas Originals will host exclusive live in-store performances in metropolitan cities. The second confirmed gig will take place in Berlin with other shows rolling out globally throughout 2012.
Berlin will see an button-bouncing two hour set by superstar DJ Araabmuzik on Wednesday 4th July.
Please visit facebook.com/adidasoriginals for more information and continual updates regarding Stripes Sessions. The event series is presented in cooperation with leading nightlife agency Recreation Worldwide.
Dewar's: The Dewarist Sessions, part 1
Scotch whiskey brand Dewar's have brought together a selection of innovative and challenging artists to create an eclectic and original album entitled The Dewarist Sessions, part 1. Featured artists include Indian folk rocker The Raghu Dixit Project, Mercury Prize nominee King Creosote and Sheffield-based duo Slow Club. Tasked to produce a collaborative album with a distinctive collective voice, they will be in the recording studio during the week of TEDGlobal 2012, of which Dewar's is a partner. In the video above, Slow Club talk about their involvement in the project.
While adidas are slowly lockin' down summer sneakers with a combination of glowing Crazy Light 2s alongside colabs with Jeremy Scott and David Beckham, the brand is also conquering Europe with the upcoming Stripes Sessions! Bringing beats to the boutiques, the Stripes Sessions will feature live in-store performances from Dada Life and MVP of the MPC AraabMuzik. The gigs kick off from June 21 as Dada Life play Paris' adidas Originals Le Marais store. Get to adidas Originals on Facebook for all the info.
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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) - Jason Kidd, who was hired to coach the Brooklyn Nets just days after retiring as a player, has a court date next week in New York stemming from a drunken driving arrest last year.
Kidd has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DWI and other charges. A spokesman for prosecutors in Suffolk County on eastern Long Island confirms that Kidd is due in Southampton Town Court on June 20.
Kidd's attorney, Edward Burke Jr., did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Kidd suffered minor injuries when his vehicle hit a pole and veered into the woods in Water Mill last July. After his arrest, Kidd said on Twitter that he regretted "any disruption my accident ... may have caused members of the community."
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Posted By Sally Abrahms On January 30, 2013 @ 8:30 am In Take Care | Comments Disabled
[1]You won't always be a family caregiver [2]. At some point, you may choose to ramp up your work [3] hours, change jobs [4] or careers or do meaningful volunteering [5]. You might be able to take the skills you've gained from caregiving.
You're probably thinking, "What am I qualified to do after being a caregiver?" You now know something about the health care system [6]. Good! One of the fastest growing fields is health care [7]. You might become a patient advocate [8] or patient navigator [9], medical claims assistant [10], personal and home health care aide [11], intake coordinator [12] or program coordinator. If you like being a caregiver, explore being a teacher's aide, using your knowledge and skill set as a mentor or tutor, working for a nonprofit or even walking dogs.
Or, consider being a senior move manager [13], or professional organizer [14]. You probably have good managerial skills from your caregiving role. Did you coordinate a team of people (doctors, nurses, relatives, professional caregivers) and help craft and implement a care plan? Were you a project manager and/or strategic planner, overseeing and planning your parent's/relative's care? Did you pay bills, ferry Mom or Dad to appointments and attend to their other needs? You'd make a natural personal assistant.
According to Kerry Hannon [15], author of AARP Great Jobs For Everyone 50+ [16], "If you start thinking you're selling your skills, not your employment history, it opens up new opportunities."
Here are thoughts and resources for moving forward:
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[3] work: http://www.bc.edu/research/agingandwork/
[4] change jobs: http://money.msn.com/baby-boomers/10-new-careers-after-age-50
[5] volunteering: http://www.aarp.org/personal-growth/transitions/info-03-2011/website-links-older-adults-to-jobs-pa.html
[6] health care system: http://www.aarphealthcare.com/understanding-health-products/valuable-discounts/caregiving-help-and-advice.html?SourceCode=9PF&xOver=Over&utm_medium=USEM&utm_campaign=9PF&utm_source=AARP&utm_content=Carescout_Prod&utm_term=caregivers&c3=43700003239816432
[7] health care: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/10/02/healthcare-job-growth/1600255/
[8] patient advocate: http://aphablog.com/2010/07/04/what-does-a-patient-advocate-do/
[9] patient navigator: http://www.patientnavigator.com/content/
[10] medical claims assistant: http://www.claims.org/pdf/become_a_cap.pdf
[11] home health care aide: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home-health-and-personal-care-aides.htm
[12] intake coordinator: http://www1.salary.com/Intake-Coordinator-Home-Care-Salary.html
[13] senior move manager: http://www.nasmm.org
[14] professional organizer: http://www.napo.net/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
[15] Kerry Hannon: http://kerryhannon.com
[16] AARP Great Jobs For Everyone 50+: http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/books/info-07-2012/job-hunting-books-for-boomers.html
[17] Community College Plus 50 Initiative: http://plus50.aacc.nche.edu/Pages/Default.aspx
[18] LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com
[19] The Encore Career Handbook : http://www.encore.org/find/resources/encore-career-handbook
[20] Marci Alboher: http://heymarci.com
[21] www.encore.org: http://www.encore.org
[22] Nancy Collamer: http://blog.aarp.org/tag/nancy-collamer/
[23] Second-Act Careers: 50 Ways to Profit From Your Passions During Semi-Retirement: http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/01/07/5-second-act-careers-to-sail-through-retirement/
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Enjoy Beautiful Bear Mountain, Slope and Golf Course VIEWS from this beautifully decorated approximately 2600sf cabin. Close enough to WALK TO BIG BEAR SKI SLOPES, golfing, hiking and biking trails and the zoo! Short 4 minute drive to groceries, the Village Shops, Oktoberfest, sledding & other fun events Big Bear has to offer.
Sit and relax in the HOT TUB while watching skiers on Bear Mountain and star gazing. Enjoy football games/movies on the Flat screen TV or cozy up to the large rock fireplace while enjoying the views from all the main living areas and from the master bedroom. INTERNET.
This accommodation sleeps up to 14 people and is kid and pet friendly. The rates are better than most for the number it accommodates! Enjoy playing a game of POOL or PING PONG in the game room with Cable TV and movies available for all ages. Bring your poker chips for the poker table top. There are a couple card tables as well!
This fully equipped and furnished cabin is available nightly, weekly or monthly at various seasonal rates.
Features: INTERNET, Cable TV, HDTV, DVD Players, VHS Players, Movies, Record Player, Records, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Washer, Dryer, Charcoal & Gas Propane BBQ, Mountain and Slope Views, Walk to Slopes, Zoo, Hiking, Biking, Golf, Fully Stocked Kitchen, Linens and Towels provided, parking for 5 cars, HOT TUB, and so much more!!! Price reflect amenities, this is not a VIP or luxury home. The driveway is a medium steep driveway that does require full attention when backing out.
Firewood is supplied at this home.
Driveway: The driveway is medium steep and during the winter can be very difficult to get up an get down. During the winter, overnight light snow can make the driveway dangerous. Please make sure the driveway is safe to exit and remember to use salt. If it has snowed recently or during your stay do not attempt to use the driveway without chains. If you need our help, please call us and we can help you at no charge.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Master Bedroom: 1 King & 1 Full (Upper Level)
Bedroom 2: 2 Queens & 1 Twin (Upper Level)
Bedroom 3: 1 Queen and 1 Twin (Main Level)
Bedroom 4: 1 King & Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed (Main Level)
Once we made the inquiry on-line, we were contacted by Tristan within an hour. He knew what we wanted and had our contract over via email within 20 minutes. It was not snowing the week we were there, it had snowed for the 2 weeks prior. The kitchen was bigger and better than anything we could have ever asked for. Kitchen was better stocked than my own. Spices, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, dish detergent, Laundry soap, toilet paper, wood for the wood burning fire place, linens and even Kashi energy bars. We enjoy Big Bear every year in January and Destination Big Bear is the only group I will rent from. It's nice putting you pillow on your head each night knowing any need you have will be met with a simple call to the team. I feel we got what we paid for +++ a team behind us to ensure our vacation was made perfect. I recommend Destination Big Bear to my colleagues and friends and each of them have had a stellar experience as well. Thanks for helping celebrate my wife's 30th Birthday with a great cabin and an amazing vacation!
Things to do:
Alpine Slides
Alpine Sport Center
Bear Valley Bike's
Scenic Sky Chair at Snow Summit
Team Big Bear
Boating and Water Sports
Big Bear Marina
Captain John's Fawn Harbor and Marina
Big Bear Municipal Water District
Big Bear Discovery Center
Performing Art Center
Mozart's Bistro
Stillwell Lounge at Northwoods
Tale of the Blue Whale Lakeside Lounge
Golf at Bear Mt Golf Course
Horse Back Riding
Baldwinlake Stables
Rockin' K Riding Stables
Big Bear Historical Museum
Big Bear Parasail
R.V. Big Bear Shores RV Resort
Skate Park Grandville Skate Park
Skiing & Snowboard Rentals
Alpine Sports Center
Bellow's Ski Rentals
Blauers Ski & Board Shop
Goldsmith's Ski & Snowboard Rental
LeRoy's Ski & Snowboard Shop 989
Skyline Ski & Sports
Snow Play
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
Big Bear Solar Observatory
Swimming - Big Bear Valley Recreation & Park District
Big Bear Jeep Tours
Big Bear Off-Road Adventures
Big Bear Queen Boat Tour
"The Time Bandit" Pirate Ship
Victoria Park Carriages, Ltd.
Moonridge Animal Park
The Petting Zoo
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Feb 1 2014 - Feb 1 2015
1 night minimum stay
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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This picture is for anyone who appreciates a naughty school girl who most certainly deserves a spanking.
We can only imagine what she might look like after that crop has reddened her sweet little cheeks. We can form a picture in our mind of how she may look with those white panties pulled down, leaving her bottom deliciously bare and nicely spanked. The skirt of course would have to be pulled up so we could see the nice see thru stockings and suspenders framing a lovely red ass.
We may also imagine her bottom bucking up each time the crop strikes, the leg braces and arm restraints would of course keep her place until the spanking was complete. We can imagine the whimpers and cries coming from her mouth and the tears rolling from her eyes as her naughty little bottom is thoroughly chastised.
It's no secret that women who are not afraid to try new things, such as spanking and sex have discovered that sensual spanking can be a huge turn on.
A soft sexy spanking story:
You roll us over, so that you're under me and I'm on my knees for you. Again. Just the way you like. The way we both like.
Your teeth are raking against my mouth during a rough kiss, making me burn for you on both ends.
I focus on self-restraint, trying not to get ahead of myself. Or, more importantly, ahead of you.
I put my lips to your ear, breathe deep through your hair and let out a small pleading noise. You chuckle softly back at me and I get breathless at the feel of you under me.
I feel your fingers slide down my back and around my backside. You cup my ass for a minute and then pat it at the place where it curves under. I arch under your hand, feeling the tease you're giving me, feeling my need build.
It's interesting, this particular need. It's not the same need for release that I've been experiencing for years. Well, not orgasmic release anyway.
It's a different sort of thing. A need to be claimed, called and contained all at once. A release from self into your hands, where I will always be safe but always feel precariously balanced on the edge of something big and consuming and oh so naughty.
I moan lightly into your ear and you pat me again. Focus focus focus I say to myself and pull away just a little from you to keep myself on the track of pleasing you.
You laugh, one short laugh.
And then you speak with "the" voice. You always sound a certain way when you're about to show me who's boss. Cold, detached, commanding and fucking on fire. "You're resisting?" I shake my head 'no,' but you repeat yourself, "Are you resisting me?"
I shake my head again, but I'm clearly not convincing you."What's the matter? What do you need? Do you need a spanking?"
With that I look at you, startled, as our eyes connect. I can't answer you with words, but apparently my expression speaks volumes. In a move I can never fully describe, you quickly reposition us so that I'm laying across your lap with my face in the futon and my ass in the air.
I can feel your thigh under my belly and pubic mound and suddenly I am breathless, hungry, nervous, wanton and desperate for your touch.
"You have such a nice ass for spanking." And you smack me, hard. Not the usual start, slightly reluctant and building. This one hit home right out of the gate and all of the air is pushed out of me in surprise. "Are you ready? You should be ready…" I nod my head, tears welling up in my eyes, knowing somehow that there's no way I can be ready for what's about to come next.
I feel your hand leave my ass and brace myself.
Quickly, so quickly, you shower my ass, both cheeks, with a rain of smacks and spanks. They come so fast I can't catch my breath between them, all I can do is lie there and accept the fact that you have me, and you're not letting go until you're ready.
I don't know how long it goes on.
Seems like forever and like I'm never going to be anything but this right now - a fine smooth ass for you to torment as you see fit.
But then, just as suddenly as it started, it's over.
And though I wasn't sure I couldn't take one more moment of the spanking, I am suddenly so lonely for it - all in a matter of seconds.
But you don't give me long to evaluate my inner "wicked girl." With a firm voice you say, "Spread your legs, Kitty Cat. Cause only good girls get spanked like that. And only good girls get fucked." As obediently as I can, I spread for you. "Further." And I do.
"What do we have here?" It's the first time you've seen me shaven all clean and smooth for you. You touch my velvet pussy and I think I hear you smile, but I can't tell for sure. "This is nice, Kitten. Very, very nice."
And then, repeating something you said the first night you fucked me, you say, "Such a pretty pussy," as I sigh contentedly under your fingers.
You slide one inside me and I start to move against you, slowly, so slowly dancing with you.
I can feel the heat pouring off the skin of my backside and I know that in that moment, I am yours. Marked and claimed by you. —
The End
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Welcome To The Club: Amra Silajdzic
Image: AmraSilajdzic.com.
The course of love doth runneth so quickly around football's inner circles, and again, the time has come to welcome a new WAG to the club.
What's the skinny on Edin Dzeko's current girlfriend, Amra Silajdzic? Hailing from the same Bosnian hometown of Sarajevo that Edin does, Amra's a HOW OLD model/actress (bit parts) currently living in Los Angeles. We're convinced she has a conditioner-applier at her beck and call out in Cali. Ms Silajdzic also has about 80 million fan club sites set up on the net – including this creepy wiki page dedicated to her feet – so if anyone speaks/reads Bosnian and can give us the inside from that angle, feel free to contact our uni-lingual selves asap.
Not a lot to go on, Kickettes, but oh well. It's humpday and we're barely coping. Putting Amra to the population here: do you approve of the newest WAG to arrive on Man City's scene?


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The growing link between cartels and armed jihadi militants along Tunisia's borders with Algeria and Libya, combined with heightened ideological polarisation, could form an explosive mix ahead of Tunisia's legislative and presidential elections.
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Tensions and divisions grew among secular politicians ahead of parliamentary election campaign: leading secular party deputy Nida Tounes 1 Sept escaped assassination attempt; party leader and presid ...
To prevent a rerun of last year's political crisis, Tunisia needs far-sighted political precautions that can preserve the national compromise beyond the 2014 elections.
As Tunisia faces the most critical phase of its transition after Chokri Belaïd's assassination, its leaders must devise a calibrated response to the various challenges posed by the rise of Salafism.
Formidable social and economic challenges threaten to undermine – or even halt – progress in Tunisia, despite the country's positive transition to democracy.
Although Tunisia stands out in a turbulent Arab world for its relatively peaceful transition, justice and security must be bolstered to ensure long-term stability.
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