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It was a heated debate Tuesday afternoon as two candidates for Attorney General voiced why they believe they're the best man for the job.
"I would wear it as a badge of honor not to know how or why you guys do the things you do in the legislature," said Democratic Kansas Attorney General Steve Six.
Six attacked Republican Kansas Senator Derek Schmidt for a bill passed through legislature in 2005. The bill altered payday loan interest rate caps, making it legal for companies to make rates extremely high. But the bill also prevented loan companies from collecting from Kansans serving the military overseas.
"It wasn't desirable a lot of us thought, but it was part of a compromise you had to do. My opponent had he never actually shepherded major legislation through the legislature may not understand how difficult it can be," said Schmidt.
"I'm proud to have never been in the legislature where I would have put something together that coupled military families with needy Kansans and screwed one of them," said Six.
Schmidt also stated many democrats voted for the bill, and said Six has only accused him of making a bad decision.
Schmidt also attacked back on a separate issue, saying he supports Arizona's immigration law and thinks the state's Attorney General should too.
"I thought we should have stood up for Arizona's right. The state of Kansas, under the current leadership, decided not to participate in standing up," said Schmidt.
"You had an opportunity two years ago to get that immigration right here and you voted against it," said Six.
Despite their stark differences there were a few things the candidates agreed on, perhaps most strongly -- banning a Topeka church's demonstrations at military funerals.
"Kansans don't support the horrible hate speech that comes out of the Phelps group," said Six.
"It is an embarrassment to Kansas that we happen to be the home base of this terribly disrespectful group," said Schmidt.
The candidates for Kansas Attorney General will debate in Wichita today.
Current Attorney General and Democrat Steve Six will debate the issues with his republican opponent, State Senator Derek Schmidt, at the Kansas Association of Broadcasters convention.
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Justin: I went to a Greensboro Grasshoppers game (they are to the Miami Marlins as the Mudhens are to the Detroit Tigers) and there is a sign in their outfield that says "Hit It Here To Win Free Jeans!" with the Wrangler logo next to it.
Made me think of you
me: Oh my god
Wait why
Justin: No, just because I thought you'd laugh at the idea of hitting it here to win free jeans. Especially Wranglers.
I wasn't clear on whether the ball player who hit it there gets the free jeans or if everyone in attendance did
me: At first I was like, hit it here? Like, in the butt? A woman butt?
me: Haa a struggling minor-league player just batting for jeans
Justin: Wears the jeans he won throughout the remainder of the game. One guy wearing jeans.
Justin: After the game: "Well I was just really stoked to win the jeans. Especially because my family was here tonight. Hi mem mem, pee paw. I got the jeans!"


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You can find all of my EXO fanaccounts from Korea on the link on the side. :)
This blog is mostly Jongin feat. other Kpop, other things, and my complaining. I am completely and undeniably biased and now you've been formally warned~
My Kpop biases: ♥Jongin♥, EXO, Super Junior, Various individuals
I'm also a huge fan of AKB48 so expect to see them here every once in a while.
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Turkey's Finance Minister calls for Middle East to invest
Thursday, April 10, 2014
ISTANBUL – Turkey's Finance Minister calls for investment in Turkey on Thursday, addressing international investors at the International Investment Summit.
Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek addressed investors at the summit in Istanbul, who manage around half a billion funds of Gulf capital to buy Turkish SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises).
"Emerging markets are risky but Turkey is also an EU accession candidate which means our rules and regulations, institutions and our business practices are going to be converging with the European Union," Simsek said.
"Regardless of whether we join the EU, if we have the same standard of democracy and the same standard of fundamental rights and freedoms, as well as the same standard of regulations then essentially it doesn't matter whether we are in the EU or not, what we are talking about is Turkey offering emerging market growth at EU risk," he added.
Simsek said that Turkey's large foreign deficit will narrow as gas and oil prices decrease by 25 percent in the following ten years, as the World Bank predicts in its studies. This will bring a more stable currency and financial security to the country, according to the minister.
The minister also stressed that economic stability in Turkey has been maintained thanks to the election results which brought a politically stable environment.
He also countered that 80 percent of foreign direct investment to Turkey comes from the west, despite Middle Eastern businessmen investing their capital in the west with Western countries' stability and ease.
Businessmen from Gulf countries are negotiating investment opportunities in the construction and energy sectors in Turkey during the two-day international investment summit in Istanbul on Thursday.
Last week, Turkish President Abdullah Gul called on investors from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to boost investments and cooperation with Turkey.
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I wanted to be a doctor once upon a time, but it turns out you've got to study, and that wasn't going to happen. I had no idea what I was going to do. I had trouble holding jobs because they want you to be on time. That wasn't going to work. Working in the theater, you didn't have to get to work until 9 o'clock at night. Bill Murray
'Sorry about that. You caught me with one foot off the merry-go-round tonight.'
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Preschool = free ride.
Elementary School = parents pay for lunch. (unless you were that lucky kid who's mommy packed you a lunch and snack) Otherwise, free ride.
Middle School = parents pay for lunch. (unless you were that lucky kid who's mommy packed you a lunch and snack) Otherwise, free ride.
High School = parents pay for lunch, small fees (sports, class, etc) Otherwise, free ride.
College = $40,650 + personal expenses (per year until degree desired at Pacific Lutheran University)
Everything seems cool until you get passed high school. Can you say parents? Because I can't… FML.
High school is over, go figure.
College in the fall? I've never felt more broke.
Cheers to the beginning of the end.
I feel like I am on a never ending rollercoaster of uncontrollable emotions. I wish I could unlatch myself and jump off to safety, but how safe would that really be? Right now, I'm ascending up the steepest part of the ride. Butterflies in my stomach, palms getting sweaty from anxiety as I clench the hand bars, close my eyes, all in preparation for the fall. And then I realize…
I'm tired of preparing myself to fall.
I use to think I was so sure of where my heart belonged. But in reality, I'm starting to figure out that the feelings I thought I had weren't nearly as deep as I anticipated. Part of me wants to just believe I can still love the same. But the other part of me, so incredibly persuaded and shattered by horrifying experience, wants me to be isolated, alone, disconnected.
I almost feel obligated to be this image thrusted upon me by my environment. I want to just throw in the towel, knowing that as soon as I get up I will be shot down. Sometimes to grow and to evolve in life, we have to give up. I'm ready too. Believe me when I say I'm more than eager to give up and throw it all away… But I'm not going to give that satisfaction to those whose every wish is to see me hit rock bottom.
Whomever I loved, liked, or even disliked, I'm emotionally detatching from you. But its accidental… I can't help but be Hopelessly Undevoted to you…
xoxo vickysecrets xoxo
"It's really painful to say goodbye to someone that you don't want to let go but its even more painful to ask someone to stay if they never wanted to stay."
"You really know you love someone when all you want is for them to be happy, even if that means that you are not a part of it.""—A broken-hearted girl.
There comes a point in everyone's life where they have to make a decision that will shape the rest of your future or even break. But how do you know which decision is the right one? Do we have to fall to learn? Or can we automatically just make the right decision?
Where is the easy button when you need it? Truthfully, I'm an indecisive and utterly insane person when it comes to making my own choices. I can't help it! One day, I'm set in stone on what I want, but then as soon as I get time to honestly think about it, is where the problem begins.
For instance, the military. I know I'm joining for sure. Or at least I think I do. DANG! There I go. Anyway, back to the main point. I have people in my life who are willing to support me in what ever I do. But then, I have people who truly love me that do not want me to even fathom the thought of being a part of the armed forces. There's so much the Army can offer me. Even with that known, I get these people who disagree with my career who can persuade me there's so much more the world can offer rather than the military. But is that really the truth?
Either way, at some point I have to make a decision. And believe me, its going to be a life changing decision.
And at that point, do you think you'll be ready?'
xoxo vickysecrets xoxo
I always wondered…
How far do people with optimism go? How long do people with negativity last?
I guess that no matter how hard you try to be positive, that there's not always people willing to see from your point of view. I've had my struggle with these so called "Unhappy" people. Honestly, its not even worth it anymore. People live how they truly wish to live. I just want to know how far do you think that will take you?
Lets start with an analogy…
When you have a team, for instance, volleyball, how well do you think the team will do if the coach is a monotone, non-supportive, always negative coach. Will that team make it to state? Will they gain the confidence and skills necessary if they don't have a coach who will get down to their level and help improve the mistakes or build skill? I guarantee about 99% of teams with these kind of coaches would never make it to state.
How bout another sport…
Let's try dance. Hitting hard at home, right? Well, Within this dance team, how well do you think the team will do with captains who just sit atop the bleachers calling you how out on your moves but never correcting them on a one to one basis rather than embarrassing them or having them lose confidence and the spirit they need to improve? Or even better, how bout captains, or shall I say, CAPTAIN, who feels control is necessary and support is just a reward? What kind of scores would that team make in a competition? Certainly not enough for a 1st place.
I feel as though, being a positive leader, captain, coach, etc., makes for a good team. If someone were to constantly be negative, constantly be on your back, where's the support in that? I don't feel as if there is any. The most successful people in life are those who carry the will power and optimism in themselves and in others. You could only go so far with a broken wing…
Just try it for a day,
See how much of a difference your day could be. I'd bet it would turn out better than you have ever experienced.
Love and happiness,
xoxo vickysecrets xoxo
i start to preserve my thoughts and memories.
life has just begun… <3


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Company History: K.P.Namboodiri's Ayurvedics is a fast growing company based in Thrissur District of Kerala State. Being one of the most popular products of K P Namboodiri's, "Dantadhavanachoornam" traces its beginning to some eight decades back. It was from a former royal family our founder K Pothayan Namboodiri (K.P Namboodiri) obtained the unique Ayurvedic formulation, which paved way for the formation of this great product. After his demise in 1957, K.Raman Namboodiri his second son steered the company and established the business in the whole of Kerala by competing with Multi-Nationals. Sri K.Bhavadasan, the third generation of the family had to take over the Company in the year 2000 in his early thirties. It is because of the unexpected and early demise of his father Sri Raman Namboodiri, Sri K.Bhavadasan took over the company at that point of time.
The first task of Shri Bhavadasan was to undertake automation to cater the increasing need of the customers. With a view to meet the challenges of the future, the company built a state-of-the-art factory with computer-controlled machinery. Now K.P. Namboodiri's has grown to a corporate level under the brilliant leadership of Sri Bhavadasan, who is its Managing Director.
Presently K.P.N. Group comprises of the following ventures:
a) K.P.Namboodiri's Ayurvedics
b) K.P.N Products
c) K.P.Namboodiri's Auditorium
d) Devaragam Resorts P Ltd
e) Ramco Herbals P Ltd
f) Pothayan Namboodiri Charitable Trust
Branches: K.P.Namboodiri's has branches at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Unjha in Gujarat State.
Products: For around 82 years company had concentrated its business only with a single product; "Danatadhavanachoornam". By 2007 K.P.Namboodiri's added one more oral product with the name "K.P.Namboodiri's Ayurvedic Tooth Paste" in variant and different packings.
Marketed under the same popular brand name of K.P.Namboodiri's, the toothpaste also comes in different grammages with revamped logo under the concept of "Stronger, by Nature", it is perfectly reflecting the company's new vision. Knowing the pulse of younger generation the company launched another quality product in toothpaste category with the brand name "K.P.Namboodiri's Ayurvedic GEL Tooth Paste". These products marked great acceptance by the market in a very short time.
Our Toothpaste contains inter alia natural extracts of black pepper, which has clinically proven anti-bacterial powers. Amla-a rich source of Vitamin C with natural astringent properties, clove-the time-tested remedy for toothache and several other dental issues etc. K.P.Namboodiris also came out with generic products like "Dahamukthi", a health drink and "Vasana Bhasmam" (scented vibhoothi).
The Company was anxious to extent its services in the areas of hair care and skin care products. With this intention, company launched Ayurveda based shampoo (both regular and anti-dandruff) and hair oil during July 2010. These products also stood for quality with reasonable pricing and achieved good acceptance in the market quickly.
Company's desire to enter into skin care products was full-filled in October 2010 when it launched "K.P.Namboodiri's Ayurvedic Soap" in three different variants – Sandal, Sandal + Turmeric and Sandal + Ramacham. Customers distinguished these products by its quality and price. K.P.Namboodiri's has many more products in the pipeline and hopes to launch them in in a phased manner.
In further process of diversification, Company entered into an entirely different area when it inaugurated "Hotel Devaragam" in February 2011. It is one of our most prestigious hospitality division located in the famous pilgrim centre at Guruvayoor, Kerala. This division offers all the modern comforts of a star hotel in the traditional way providing well-equipped guest rooms and suits, fine restaurant and comfortable banquet hall.
Areas of Operation and Scope of Export: The Company's flagship brand "Dantadhavachoornam" is the largest selling brand in Kerala's tooth powder market with 75 to 80% share. It has a strong presence in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with encouraging acceptance in other States of the country. The product is also being export to Middle East countries. We are exploring the scope of extending the Export to Europe and other Countries.
Research & Development Department: Rightly understood the scope for Ayurveda in personal care products K.P Namboodiri's set up a detailed and fully equipped modern Research and Development Department, with substantial investment to aid and speed the process of further innovations. With a view to fulfill its ambitious brand extension program, the company was able to get experienced Research and Marketing Professionals with lot of success stories to their credit in Multi-National companies. These measures have helped the company to gain a clear edge over the competition and to consolidate its very generous customer support.
K.P.Namboodiri's Mission & Vision: Mission of K.P.Namboodiri's is to cater the needs of general public in the field of oral, skin and hair care products with a pure Ayurvedic approach. Our vision is to keep up the concept "Back to nature" by delivering quality products with affordable price tags. We also aim to fulfill the needs of tourism development in Kerala.
The company believes that it is because of the dedication of its employees, trust reposed by generations of customers and the uncompromising standards of quality that is behind the wide acceptability of K P Namboodiris brand in the competitive market. The Company's turnover has become double when considering the figures five years back. With a definite vision to make the turnover five fold in another five years period, the company is working to introduce new products/projects and to expand the areas of operation geographically.


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Keats and Susan were always there when you needed them. They were part of the early participants we call pioneers. This team joined the 1st Freestyle class and was one of the first teams to create their own choreography. Keats was definitely "a born showman". In an interview for ABC television when the newsperson did not believe the dogs pick the music. Keats proved her wrong by going to the table, put his front legs up, stretched his long back and flipped his CD off the table. Luckily, it was the right one and we even have it on tape, pretty clever.
Then there was the time after training laterals for what seemed forever, with little success, he waited for just the right moment to wow the audience. Both front and back legs were crossing, and I could swear Keats was grinning and saying of course I can do these just like the big dogs. From that day on we called him the big dog in a little body.


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Wish You Were Here: Fraser Island, Australia
We come to you from a small dollop of land off the Eastern coast of Australia by the name of Fraser Island. This World Heritage Site sits about 120 miles north of Brisbane in the Hervey Bay region, and is a haven for some unique flora and fauna, including native dingoes, goanna lizards, and more.
Fraser's biggest claim to fame however, is the fact that it's the world's largest sand island, boasting awesome 4x4ing, meandering nature walks, and an easy tropical escape from the city. At this particular time of year, the island is home to some foreign travelers without the need of passports; we're talking about the massive whale migration from the Southern Pacific to these slightly warmer waters near the equator.
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How Australia is Marketing Itself as One Big, Gourmet Restaurant
Some destination ad campaigns can be brilliant in doing their job to inspire travel, while others are simply awful. Luckily for Tourism Australia, they've decided to go in a different direction from that full-frontal kangaroo, in favor of the country's delicious food and wine.
Themed as "Restaurant Australia," the 3-minute commercial equates the country to one big restaurant. The menu is the journey, with obligatory shots of Sydney Harbour, Melbourne's Laneways, Uluru, and the Great Barrier Reef interspersed with glossy close-ups of glorious seafood, sippable vintages and, of course, tender Aussie lamb, all set to a powerful soundtrack by Aboriginal musician, Dewayne Everettsmith.
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A Pesky Volcano is Causing Problems on the Other Side of the World
We're not really sure if there's a volcano eruption season, but we do know another one has just blown its top. This time it's over in Indonesia, as Mount Sangeang Api is pretty darn cranky.
Eruptions began on Friday, and over the weekend ash has started to blow in all the wrong directions. Things have been headed south towards Australia, and this caused carriers like Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia to cancel plenty of their flights. Planes and people headed over to Bali were also affected, so we guess we can classify this as yet another big ash problem.
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Where to Chow Down on McDonald's Special World Cup Menu
World Cup fever is heating up with the first game's kick-off happening in less than 2 weeks. It's not just Brazil that's getting all excited for the world's largest soccer tournament - McDonalds is getting into the excitement with some really special burgers that are worldly in their own sense.
The Golden Arches is celebrating the world's most popular sport by creating a few new menu items with an international sport flair. Each new burger will be named after a country and feature some ingredients and flavors of that country all served up between a bun that looks like a soccer ball. All of the 800 restaurants in the host country will sell sandwiches "from" Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and U.S.A., and the fun isn't limited to Brazil since new snacks can be found on the menus in Japan and Australia.
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In Search of Perfect Weather: When to Travel to the Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral system sits just off the northeastern coast of Australia, an area synonymous with perfectly tropical weather. And while the Great Barrier Reef does boast warm water, skin diving, and a seemingly endless amount of sunshine, there are better times than others to visit.
Even though the reef can be seen from space, viewing it up close and in-person is a lifetime must-do. In general, right this second is the perfect time to do just that. Should you require a bit more advance noticefor much of the world's travelers, a trip to Australia is hardly a quick jauntso it's important to be mindful of weather.
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The Days of This Qantas Business Class Seat are Numbered
What you see above is the original Qantas "Skybed," the angled flat seats which are still found on the airline's Airbus A330s and which we experienced on a recent flight from Bangkok to Sydney. They wont be around for much longer though, as an improved business class seatfully flat, and all seats with aisle accessis being rolled out from the end of this year.
While we had a pretty good flight on this overnight sector, and spent most of it stretched out in our window seat trying to get some sleep, we'll be looking forward to the refurb for a number of reasons. We'll give you a quick rundown of what things are like today, and what you can expect going forward:
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On a Virgin Australia Turboprop, the Last Row is First
When flying Economy on a narrow-body aircraft, we usually aim to sit as far forward as possible. Most importantly, this move generally gets you served first and off the plane first after landing. And there's the added bonus of minimizing the number of rows in front of you, which makes the cabin feel less crowded compared to a sea of heads between your seat and the cockpit.
That strategy might work in the majority of cases, but here is one example where it didn't. On a recent hop from Sydney to the Australian capital of Canberra, our aircraft was a Virgin Australia ATR72-600 Turboprop. The only aircraft doors (which incorporate steps, private jet-style) are actually at the back, just behind the last row (17). We originally had a seat near the front, but were asked while already on the plane to move to row 15, which worked out just fine.
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Inside the Amenity Kit: Qantas' Jack Spade Business Class Men's Pouch
We come across some downright awesome airline amenity kits in our travels, and the surprises of each zippered pouch can often make or break comfort on a premium flight. With this in mind, here's to our new series: Inside the Amenity Kit, wherein we unzip, unwrap, and expose the loot inside:
We'll admit it; we love being handed kits filled with goodies to make a flight a little more comfortable. What we love even more is when those kits include the good stuff, like designer pouches or top-of-the-line skincare. Both are a major part of Qantas' kits, as the Aussie airline calls upon two New York brands for their long-haul business class amenity kits.
First off is the pouch itself; the men's kit comes from Kate Spade's men's line, Jack Spade. We've talked about them before, when the airline started sharing a runway with the design name, but being greeted with the familiar coated canvas zip pouch is like a little slice of home.
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Travel Snapshot: This Bridge Only Serves an Island's Eight-Legged Residents
Traveling around the globe to experience new and exciting places is one tried and true reason to hop on a plane. The resulting numb butt and bloodshot eyes are only a small price to pay to see something you couldn't see in your own backyard, and that's why this travel snapshot is so neat.
We came across the above bridge with little understanding of what it could be, but once we figured it out, the cleverness of its design and function were a "duh" shocker. Before we reveal the full details on where and what this is, here are a few clues:
· The country in which this photo was taken has more crustacean residents (43.7 million-ish) than people (2,100).
· The above overpass has a heavy traffic season right around November-December.
· With about 3 flights per week, this destination is not easy to reach but completely worth the trouble.
· Although very tropical, this location is a far departure from cocktails and infinity pools.
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The Last Virgin Atlantic Flight Has Left Sydney Airport
Earlier this month, we were spending a few early morning hours at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in the (pretty fabulous) Qantas First Class Lounge, which aside from rather swank surroundings comes with great views of the apron and city.
Sitting in one of the window-facing seats, watching aircraft taxiing here and there, we spotted an Airbus A340-600 being towed away with the Sydney skyline in the distance. At first, we didn't think much of it among the rest of the aircraft movements, only realizing when we focused on the branding that we were in fact watching something a little more significant; this was one of the very last Virgin Atlantic aircraft to touch Australian soil, as the service from London discontinued just a few days later.
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Towns Named Dull, Boring, and Bland Team Up to Lure Tourists
Those looking for something a little more interesting this summer have a few new options, and despite the name it won't be bland, dull, or boring. Three towns that share less than welcoming names are joining forces on a little bit of a tourism campaign, as they try to ensure that travelers stop in for a visit rather than driving right on through.
Boring, Oregon joined forces with Dull—it's over in Scotland—a couple of years ago, as they figured that they might be able to score some tourist dollars if they teamed up on a little bit of a campaign. Boring and Dull souvenirs have apparently been a little bit of a hit, and they've been enjoyed the sales of t-shirts, mugs, and other goodies.
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Where to Go with Your Tax Refund: Tasmania, for More Than a Few Days
Above: Par Avion's remote airstrip in the Southwest National Park
Tax day is here, and you're probably excited...but not because you love sifting through receipts and credit card statements. You're excited because you're getting a fat refund. Probably. The economy may be on its way back up, but you should try to stretch that tax refund as far as you can...like with a little "you did a great job last year" tripa Tax Refund Vacation.
Learn from our mistakes. Two days in Tasmania did nothing to dampen our desire to visit this southernmost bit of Australia; on the contrary, as it only whet our appetite and now Tasmania is all we can think about.
The "Island of Inspiration" is also one of picturesque bays, wilderness walking tracks, incredible contemporary art (MONA!), and what happens to be the the world's best whiskies.
Tasmania is only 35,000 square miles, 45% of which is completely given over to national park and nature reserves. Arriving to Hobart from Sydney means overflying areas that tempt thoughts of "what if I just never leave?" To sum up the style of its capital, Hobart, we'd peg it as a mix of Vancouver and Nantucket. So, in other words, it's nearly perfection for fans of good air, good eats, good views, and good value for money.


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Look at my cool new Film and TV Academic Society pin of the school of Media and Performing Arts! #Middlesex #university (at Hendon)
Just spent almost 4 hours watching "A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies" and I'm so glad I did. Why can't Martin Scorsese be my tutor??
I'm in my first lecture at the university and we're about to watch Breaking Bad! I'm screaming from joy inside because I'll finally start watching it and it's it's for uni :D
Gyvenimas kito akimis [Life with the Eyes of Other]
This is what we've been working on in theater class this year. I think with the conditions that we had, it turned out pretty well. I directed it.
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Well it's more like a short film, because we only have about 3 and a half hours to film everything… But I hope we'll have fun ;D
Here's some of the scenes I drew…
Visually Beautiful Movies - Midnight in Paris (2011)
Laughed a few times too. Truly a fantastic movie.
You can't stop the beat. - Hairspray
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News keeps coming!: Iran undermines Turk-Kurd peace pact, ancient Persian chemical warfare, Army col's, Uighurs, etc.
- Iran is said by the Turks to be trying to undermine the Turkish peace deal with the Kurds. China wants closer defense ties with said Iranians.
- To the south, Syrian rebel groups are fighting near the Iraqi border. This is an interesting part of the world. Recently archaeologists found evidence that in the ancient town of Dura Europos, Persian forces besieging the Romans in 256 AD successfully used a chemical weapon -- a gas -- and killed 19 Roman troops.
- To the southeast, fighting in Tarmiyah, a strong candidate for the roughest little town in Iraq, killed some Awakening members.
- In the world of good Army colonels and not-so-good ones, Col. Everett Spain, currently finishing a Ph.D. at Harvard, was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his actions during the bombing of the Boston Marathon. I also am hearing that an Army colonel is in trouble for pulling his 9mm pistol and threatening a staff officer with it.
- The government of Trinidad and Tobago called an emergency meeting of its own NSC.
- The Lawfare blog, which is dependable for its facts, for its smart interpretations, and for its slightly right-of-center views, is now carrying advertisements for jockey underwear that costs $24 a pop. Do you think a left-of-center blog would prefer to advertise boxer underwear?
- Great column on the nature of hard work. This is why everyone should have a manual job as a teenager. When people tell me how hard writing is, I think, "They never worked in a restaurant."
- Moving right along, there was a shootout on the Vietnamese-Chinese border, apparently involving a group of Uighurs.
- There apparently is a CIA weapons depot in Boerne, Texas. This confirms everything that New Yorkers have always believed about Texans. And the CIA.
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Edit 2014/07/21: Date and prompt have been announced! The week will run from August 4-10th, with an extra prompts at August 11th and one for July 21 (yes, today, I know it sounds rushed).
You can check the prompts here. The explanations for them are lengthy but I liked how the admin seems to have put a lot of thought into them.
Hello everyone! ^^
I'm just posting this to warn all Natsu x Lisanna fans that someone on Tumblr is hosting a NaLi week for this year: nali-week2014.tumblr.com/
The date is still not set, it will be announced at July 19, but they are already accepting prompt suggestions.
I couldn't take part on the NaLi week last year, but I remember there were a lot of great works back then, both on Tumblr and here on dA. So I hope people join this year too. Our fandom has been very quiet lately, so this seems like a good chance to revive it a little and to have some fun together. ^^
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-backwards compatibility tests
i'm just putting this out there: we have a backwards compatibility
requirement, and we try to make sure that we achieve it, but we don't
have any tests for it. does anyone have any great ideas (and perhaps
energy to implement) about how to do some nice tests? it would be nice
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All five of the Romney brothers have been instrumental in Mitt Romney's presidential campaign — which has truly become a family affair. The youngest, Craig, and his wife, Mary, broke away from a phone bank at the University of Iowa long enough to say why they were willing to put their lives on hold and undertake this endeavor.
"I can't speak for the rest of my brothers," said 26-year-old Craig. "But, personally, I don't think there is anything more important that I could be doing right now with my life than helping my dad to get elected. Obviously, I'm a little bit biased — I mean, he is my dad — but it goes deeper than that. I think the reason I'm willing to put my life on hold right now is that I've seen what he's been able to accomplish as governor. I've seen what he's been able to accomplish as CEO of the Olympics, as a businessman, but — not only that — I've seen what kind of father he's been and what kind of a grandfather he's been to my son. Because of that, he has my utmost respect and I think there is no one better qualified to be president of the United States."
Family respect, however, is not just limited to the former Massachusetts governor.
"Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama get a lot of attention," he said. "But when people get to hear my mom speak they always ask us why we don't get her out there more. She's out there! She's doing everything she can and I think that she's now starting to get more attention as people realize how really special she is."
The First Lady hopeful, Ann Romney, launched her own campaign website, has been featured in campaign ads and has hosted conference calls with the press. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in the fall of 1998, and devotes time to raising awareness of the disease.
"We always say, when we travel the country, that we want to be campaigning for Ann for First Lady," said Mary with a laugh.
The brothers' devotion to their mom and dad and to the presidential campaign drew some fire in late August at a stop in Bettendorf when Mitt answered a question about his sons not being a part of the military.
"The good news is that we have a volunteer Army and that's the way we're going to keep it," the candidate said, adding, "One of the ways my sons are showing support for our nation is helping to get me elected, because they think I'd be a great president."
The "good news," according to Mitt, was that his sons didn't have to fight if they didn't want to.
"I think the question was fair," Craig said. "I also think my dad admits that he made a mistake when he answered that. I don't think he was actually trying to compare what we do to military service, but it was in the same breath. Because of that, obviously, he understands — and many other people understand — that it was a mistake for him to say that.
"I also understand that what we are doing now makes absolutely no comparison to military service. We have tremendous respect for those who are serving in the military and couldn't say enough about the sacrifice they are making for the country. What we're doing is trying to help my dad get elected, but I don't think that there is really any comparison there."
Despite what Craig and Mary freely admit was a gaffe, they said there is to be a lesson learned there.
"One of the greatest things about being out there and involved in the community as a part of this campaign is that before we may not have been some of the most politically active people, but now we know what is going on in Washington and throughout the country," said Mary. "We've had opportunity to travel the country and meet with some of the most active people in their communities and in their states. We're having an opportunity to really learn about the heart of the American people. You do get to get involved. Obviously, it is not on that same level [with military service], but you do get to be involved in this country and what it stands for."
Craig and Mary, along with their young son, Parker, found home — at least for awhile — in the campaign's "Mitt Mobile."
"For a while we were actually between apartments so the Mitt Mobile was home," Craig admitted and laughed. "We spent a lot of time on the road in New Hampshire, Florida and South Carolina. So, we spent more time in the Mitt Mobile than we did at home. It's fun. Like Mary said, we've been able to get out there and meet people who are politically active, who love this country and want the future to be bright. I think it has been a great blessing… although I might not be singing the same tune a year from now. At that point, I may be saying I just want to go home, but so far it's been a blast."
At the time of the interview, the couple had campaigned in Iowa nearly 10 times. They visited a portion of the counties on the 99 county bus tour launched by older brother Josh, had played catch in the field of dreams and rode along on part of RAGBRAI.
"It's hard to say this because people think you are being disingenuous, but I love it here in Iowa," Craig said. "The people here are just so kind and real. You know when you are here because — coming from New York City, where we live, it's just the hustle and bustle and everyone is just getting along with their lives and you just don't stop and talk to people — and here it is just such a change of pace and so refreshing to meet people who just genuinely kind and willing to help out and do anything. Even those who maybe aren't supporters of my dad go out of their way to help us."
Iowans fair "very well" when compared to the rest of the nation and political awareness, he said.
"In my opinion," interjected Mary, "Iowans are just far above the rest of the nation. You are simply so saturated here."
Craig added that because Iowa "had long been a critical part" of the nomination process, people here take it seriously.
"I think one of the reasons the rest of the nation trusts Iowa to play their critical role in the process is that Iowans do their research," he said. "Iowans are going to go out. They are going to hear all the candidates speak. They are going to find out about the issues and do their homework. Part of the reason we are so excited about my dad's campaign is that he is doing so well here in Iowa. People here in Iowa are very educated and they know their politics. They've seen it before and they can tell who is the right person for the job."


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Jon, that's brilliant! Took me a couple of read-throughs to get the Gray reference properly but I love it :)
PS While it is generally true that men have penises ('nature'), you are making a gross assumption that women wear bras ('nurture') ;)
it's quite a small censored sign…
is it true that having a penis makes for a very different kind of person… inevitably leading to social, psychological differences between the genders…?
"it's quite a small censored sign… "
Yes, but look at the size of her bra … !
AND it's a black and red bra, probably really scratchy too…wonder if a man bought it????
Rich – the beast is probably just sleeping…or are you trying to tell us something…? ;)
Botticelli Woman –
He probably did. Usually the men with the smallest censored sign would want the his female to have the biggest red & black bra.
ha ha, ha ha ha, ha ha
this is fabulous – as is the bra, I quite like lacy pretty stuff, although I also have a line in chewing-gum white underwear….nice… point being, sometimes women do buy their own black and red bras (or is that just sad?)
in answer to Rich, I reckon that the differences get more as children become engendered – my son liked dressing up in his big sister's mermaid outfit, until he went to nursery and discovered that boys don't do that, then he would hide behind the sofa and dress up, he doesn't do it at all now (of course I may come home one day when he's 18 and get a big shock :-) )
caught the last 5 minutes of a talk at greenbelt that said apparently there are very few differences between men and women. or at least, not as many as we might think.
also, sometimes (often) women do buy their own pretty bras, surely not all single girls only ever wear plain ones coz they dont have a man to buy other ones?!
I tend to buy practical undergarments in black and white these days. But surely it is a question of fitness for purpose. If I were planning a night of unbridled passion (spontaneous is my middle name!), I might appeal to my man's fantasies by wearing something appropriate, maybe in red (Liverpool kit, maybe?) I wouldn't want a man to buy underwear for me – if he wants to get me something, he can stick to book tokens or a compost bin or something equally practical, maybe perfume on my recommendation.
I think women can get as much out of sexy underwear as men. I remember when Ann Summers tended to be party plan in the early 90s. A group of recently divorced women I knew invited me to one. I went along to be sociable. I thought some of the underwear was quite nice and not too extreme. But I remember this particular woman who had recently had a boob job who couldn't wait to get her kit off and prance up and down in front of a load of other women showing off her recent purchases er, I mean model some of the range. We were supposed to have been 'warmed up' to all of this by playing some 'fun games' at the start of the evening. Our hostess provided chocolate penises for our delectation. I was disgusted – they weren't even Cadbury's chocolate! And then it was on to the product presentation. I don't care what you say once you've handled one lump of quivering plastic, they're all the same…though the one that groaned "O-o-o-h, yeah, ba-a-aby" had a certain novelty value… There was a similar product aimed at the man in your life… it moaned…"And when are you going to paint that ceiling?"
Sorry…I'm lowering the lofty intellectual tone again… ;)
I suppose the whole gender role thing is tied up in custom and practice, too. I remember having a male midwife assist me with breastfeeding when my youngest was born. I'm sure he was very good at his job, but it felt really weird having a strange man involved with this intimate act. But there is no real reason that a woman should be better equipped for this job, I suppose.
As for women in church leadership…I'm a Catholic so I am not going to see it in my lifetime. But I know a woman who is currently being 'rev'd' up in the C of E. She is the secretary in her home church and has virtually run the place for years. She will do as good a job as any man.
Here's a thought…I have seen useless men in leadership roles in the church. But I have also seen the gaggles of women, ready to tend to their every need. Would they do the same for a woman? Would men be as keen to support a woman? Maybe. But maybe sometimes women can be an obstacle to other women in leadership.
LOL.. shame on me for being so flippant…most of my bras are black, I bought them all myself too; come to think of it one is VERY scratchy….what was that about gender roles?
to the toon..
Most of them do, and most of them do
but the heart is where it's at.
Carole said 'But maybe sometimes women can be an obstacle to other women in leadership.'
Sadly this is absolutely true, both inside the church and outside. I was looking at the Daily Mail website yesterday (and I feel I should at this point explain that it's not something I do regularly, but they had a report on research about women leaving the church!) and the way that women writers were laying into women 'celebrities' was just vicious. I was honestly shocked. What happened to sisterhood?
By the way I did the talk at Greenbelt, and yes, there are far fewer differences between men and women than soundbite headlines would have us believe.
carole you just had me pissing my sides laughing!! we went into a card shop once where they were selling chocolate willies and my daughter was 7 and asked me why so I sent her to the shop owner to ask her, guess what…? she did and the owner just died on the spot!
Anyway, I missed the ASBO session as I was ccoking for my group of hungry teenagers and I turned up late! when I approached the pub it was so FULL i couldnt even see the bar so I gave up and had a cup of earl grey instead.
Jon my daughter Jess thought you were "pretty cool" but wants to know why you smoke? ha ha.
As far as gender issues go Im a bit scared to say this incase I get blasted by the church but I have always thought there isnt a lot of difference when it comes to male and female I think the difference is in our genes (or is it?)
Ive never understood the why men wear MAN clothes and women wear WOMAN clothes, there was this guy at greenbelt who wore a skirt!! but he was all MAN well at least he looked it HE was MASSIVE (in his height) I mean WHO decided that men wore pants and girls wore skirts? it seems a bit daft to me. It cant be just a practical thing as some girls get ridiculed for not wearing a bra when it looks like they need one! what about me? Ive got to the age where its possible I need a bra too, infact Im off to ann summers today to find a none scratchy pink one, actually I might go to La Senza instead becuase it looks more like my kind of shop.
Does anyone mind if I carry on?…. I work for YFC (youth for christ) and every year we have a national conference when they have this particular session for all the MEN and I went one year and put my bloody foot in it! They asked the question what does it mean to be a MAN? some of the answers where obvious and yawnful like "football" and doing "man things" I mean what the hell are man things? Anyway I dared to say "being intouch with your feminine side" It was like one of those cowboy film moments where a ball of thistles would blow by and everything went silent! someone coffed nervously and they moved on, I havnt been back since as they continued to talk about swinging swords and playing football together would remind them that they were real MEN, I mean I really struggled with that because I am probably just as hard as them if not harder and I am a good scrapper and if it came to a sword fight then I would probably win! BUT does that make me a MAN? That I play football? the game where MEN cry and touch oneanother and hug and kiss in public and fight over it!?
I am not even sure if having a penis makes me a man any more than wearing farrah trousers in the 80's does!
Incidently I did ask the question that if I were to call myself a MAN then I should start treating women like women and my wife like my wife and again I was treated with silence!
So today I am confused because I have breasts and a penis, what does that make me? I think I am happier being slightly confused.
absolutely dennis, and don't get me started on segregated ministries in church where the guys get to go paintballing and quadbiking and the women get to do craft and knitting.
actually, I've never actually seen the knitting thing – but I'm sure it happens!
incidentally there is nothing wrong per se with knitting and craft or paintballing and quadbiking, it's just when they become the personification of the 'Good Christian Man' and the 'Good Christian Woman'.
maybe I'm just sore because I never fitted the stereotype.
nope, it's not that…it's just a crap stereotype.
oh look, I did get started, sorry…
15 is a very large and exact number, John.
Aaargh, sorry, I gave you a superfluous 'h'. How can you ever forgive me?
At this point I have to make a confession (well, it's part of my upbringing!). I may be the victim of conditioning but like a man to have certain stereotypically masculine characteristics (only some, mind, competitive farting is not very attractive). There are lots of pretty boys about at the moment. Don't get me wrong, I like pretty boys, as long as they are naturally pretty. Guy liner and straightened hair are a big turn off. My biggest bugbear at the moment is plucked eyebrows as best demonstrated by Ryanair cabin crew. As a woman with asymmetrical eyebrows, I find it profoundly irritating that blokes in their twenties can both pluck AND be symmetrical.
We were at a party a few weeks back and were with Phil's workmate and his girlfriend. He is a blokey bloke – likes fast motorbikes, women, weight-training (the blokier equivalent to 'working out at the gym'). His girlfriend playfully plucked at his chest and laughed some little private joke to him. She then explained to me that she was skitting the little stray hair which was growing through and that he was due his body wax. My jaw dropped to the floor. Of course I knew that this kind of thing went on but didn't think he was the 'type'. I've gone right off him now…And it is catching – apparently another 'bloke' in the workplace is considering having a wax because a grey hair has come through. When I met my Phil he was nobbut a lad and the arrival of a chest hair was a cause for celebration. What is happening to 'men'?
The feminisation of men is manifest in the proliferation of en-suite shower rooms – the only solution to a man and a woman fighting for time and shelf space in the bathroom. Suppose I'm just old-fashioned…
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Hi Carole. Perhaps the trend for male waxing is precisely to prove how tough they really are? I'm told it hurts like hell. Haven't been brave enough to try it myself …
Dennis (20): sorry I missed you at Greenbelt – it would have been good to put a face to the name.
"Ive never understood the why men wear MAN clothes and women wear WOMAN clothes". This is my shameful secret too. It seems to me a matter of utmost practicality to have MEN in skirt-type outfits (to allow their dangly bits to dangle as nature intended, rather than spend their waking hours looking round corners) and WOMEN to wear trousers (because not only are we anatomically designed for them but, in my experience, they're by far the most practical clothing for chasing round after small, speedy children which I think is still predominantly done by women)
There. I've said it! :)
so if gender is not all down to bits, and it sure as hell isn't whether you play football or not (field hockey every time, personally)…. well what is it?
Jon is right: Sexuality is complex. I think it's easy to get damaged and it's easy to be confused because of its complexity. There's nothing wrong with being confused. Failing to acknowledge confusion is very unhealthy, on the other hand. I think a person's gender does make a difference to who they are, but so do lots of other things. I agree with Jody that some of the stereotypes are very crap. I think we should try to resist pressure to fit them.
but… I'm gonna stick my head over the parapet a bit here and say that i think (though i may well be wrong) that there is something that fundamentally makes men feel like men and women feel like women (but maybe not everyone experiences it, or some people don't strongly… i think its definitely a spectrum), and that this basic (equal but) difference is meant to be complementary, and its unhealthy to deny that it exists. Wouldn't want to try to define it though… sorry that's all a bit stream of conciousness-esque. My thinking is very up in the air at the mo, but i hope that it made some kind of sense.
Carole, Dennis, thanks for making me laugh! laughter is liberating, and often transformative too =]
Generally feel like i'm equal but different to anyone i meet – gender is just another characteristic of differentiation – could just as easily be hair colour, musical taste or politics.
Personally i find the choice of bra colour/design overwhelming and am constantly frustrated by the lack of interesting "mens" clothes.
Janetp – in my limited experience of waxing (lyrical aside) – which extends to lower leg, armpits and bikini line – (only once when I had a surplus of cash), it's not really painful if it is done by a skilled person. What was far worse was when, slightly uncomfortable about having a stranger dabbling with my nether regions, I took myself off to Boots to buy a home kit. This was not especially successful as I was too squeamish to rip the wax off quickly enough to actually remove any hair. After several frustrating attempts I summoned up the courage to do it properly. It was a couple of days before the bruising had subsided sufficiently to enable me to wear a bikini. :-?
Leg waxing is good in that it frees you up from shaving…the downside is that you then have to let the hair grow before you get it done again. But why can't we just be natural? Personally I love Winter because I can wear trousers all the time and I can just concentrate on being rather than how much stubble I may or may not have on my shins.
Linus – interesting point you make about 'feeling' to be a man or woman. Sometimes I do feel incredibly womanly. Sometimes I don't feel myself to be any gender at all. I have sometimes worried about why I often get along so well with (some) men but often find the company of (some) other women dull – before dismissing it as a lack of common interest/humour. In the midst of teenage angst this worried me…but now I think I've accepted me as me. :)
Carole, I'll take your word for it about the waxing (!), but I agree about trousers in winter – so much less hassle :)
And I know what you mean about the whole not-feeling-any-gender and how-I-relate-to-men-and-women thing. It's worried me on occasions because I've thought of myself as 'not normal', but I'm getting better at seeing my difference as not only ok but a good thing.
Linus, I think you've hit the nail right on the head.
Some of us women wear bras because nature gave us breasts that need support! ;)
Linus, you're right.
Will, what a lovely start you've given my day. You've got me reaching for the Kleenex. Phil and I were talking about this the other day, how with some people you just feel 'right' and with others, nice as they may be, you just can't establish that same sense of relationship and completeness. I've a couple of mates that I love and haven't seen for ages. You've inspired me to do something about it. Thanks, mate!
Will, you're right. It's such a shame that men aren't allowed to admit to caring for other blokes unless they're gay (which is a whole different minefield!). We should all celebrate those 'special' relationships without feeling the need to 'do them down' just so we can fit into comfortable stereotypes.
Personally, I think it takes MORE of a man (or woman, but it's perhaps slightly more socially acceptable for women) to say what you have, not less. Perhaps you should ask your mates what they're afraid of …. :)
aah, have been asleep, and missed all your tales of Anne Summers parties, great stuff, I love choci willis, and gazing at crazy stuff in AS – have you seen those prices! only went to one party, but loved it, also remember taking a catalogue home to my house share, and watching my house mate burn the toast while she gawped.
guess i do think men and women are different, but the actual difference is hard to pin down, and it's nothing to do with the frostiness that stifles church circles and generates a tightly hierarchical mens social scene – not surprised people might want to 'put their foot in it,' it's plain bullying
I think the same of J Grey, – who says men need little caves to hide in? let it all hang out I say, dump the shame, build a warm, sharing connection with the key women in your life, and she'll appreciate you more than you'd ever imagined possible – but no one wants you to know this – it's almost as though we can't cope with feelings in church
I think you guys are great!
Now I'd better get back to my cave before anyone notices :-)


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This cast alloy money box was manufactured by Starkie's of Burnley, Lancashire, England, early last century. The paintwork is completely original and not retouched. Consequently t are many places w the paint has come off, due to the paint not adhering as well to alloy as it does to iron. The jacket is maroon in colour, with yellow collar and cuffs and blue bow tie. The bank operates by placing a coin in the extended right hand and tweaking his ears. This causes the hand to move up, his eyes roll and the tongue moves, making way for the coin, which is then deposited into his mouth. The bank is in excellent working condition. Registration number 844290 and Starkie's patent number 32537 appear on the baseplate. bidder pay postage, please check out our other auctions and happy bidding. :)
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Diana Marmion Temple AM
The title of Honorary Fellow was conferred upon Diana Marmion Temple at the Medicine ceremony held on 25 May 2000.
I have much pleasure in presenting Diana Marmion Temple for the conferring of the title, Honorary Fellow of the University.
Diana Temple graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Australia, and later with a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Sydney. She was Senior Lecturer at this University from 1966 to 1975, Associate Professor from 1976 to 1990, and Head of Department from 1976 to 1979. On her retirement, she was made an Honorary Associate of the Department of Pharmacology, and in 1995, a Life Member of the Faculty of Medicine.
Through her membership of ANZAAS committees, she provided a strong link between this University and the wider community of scientists, and contributed to public awareness of science. She was one of its long serving office bearers, as a member of the National Council from 1979 to 1985 and from 1992 to 1994, and as General Secretary from 1979 to 1985.
Diana Temple's work for women in science is unique. In 1984, she became a founding member of the Women in Science Enquiry Network (WISENET). Since 1990, she has been the organisation's national convener. WISENET encourages the participation and recognition of women in the sciences and technology. Diana's contribution has been essential for its birth and continuance. Her keen mind has brought a sharp objectivity to the question of why so few women pursue scientific careers.
She was a generous and respected member of this University's academic community. as a Fellow of Senate representing the academic staff from 1985 to 1987, an elected member of the Academic Board from 1976 to 1989, and as a member of numerous academic committees.
These achievements have complemented an academic career of distinction in medical science embracing biochemistry and pharmacology, particularly respiratory pharmacology.
Today, we acknowledge Diana Temple's contributions to the wider community as well as to our own.
Chancellor, I present to you Diana Marmion Temple AM PhD MSc for the conferring of the title, Honorary Fellow of the University.


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Arkansas Archeological Survey Research Station at HSU
What was life like in southwest Arkansas hundreds of years ago? That's the question that the Arkansas Archeological Survey's Research Station at Henderson State University is answering. The purpose of the HSU Station is to serve as a research and resource center for a nine-county region of west-central Arkansas. Archeological research by HSU Station personnel has focused on understanding ancient Caddo Indian life from sites in the Ouachita, Caddo, and Saline river valleys, and learning about how local residents used resources such as Arkansas Novaculite quarried from the Ouachita Mountains. Survey archeologists assist other state agencies, maintain archeological records and collections, teach anthropology courses, and host outreach activities in the community.
Contact Information:
Mary Beth D. Trubitt, Ph.D.
Station Archeologist
Arkansas Archeological Survey
HSU Box 7841
Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
Telephone 870-230-5510
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The HSU Station is located in Huneycutt House.
NEWSFLASH: The Arkansas Archeological Survey is hiring! Position announcements are out to fill several jobs, including the research assistant here at AAS/HSU. Vanessa Hanvey, who has been a wonderful part of our station for the last three years, is leaving to attend graduate school.
NEWSFLASH: We have launched our new website, "Arkansas Novaculite: A Virtual Comparative Collection." This website highlights an important regional raw material used by Indians for making stone tools and still used today for whetstones. This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
NEWSFLASH: The AAS/HSU Research Station will again be hosting the annual Arkansas Archeological Society training program (the "Society Dig") at a site in the Ouachita National Forest in June, 2014. Information is now up on the Society's website or contact Dr. Trubitt at firstname.lastname@example.com . Visit our "From Domestication to DeSoto" project page to learn more about this research and our initial results.
NEWSFLASH: Congratulations to the Ouachita Chapter of the Arkanas Archeological Society for receiving an Arkansas Heritage Month grant! The chapter has created a children's book about what Caddo Indians living in the Ouachita Mountains ate, based on results from the 2013 Society training program dig. Chapter members have been giving book readings and distributing copies of the book to elementary schools in the region. This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Department of Arkansas Heritage, funded by your 1/8 cent conservation tax, Amendment 75.
Arkansas Archeological Survey
The Henderson State University Archeological Research Station is part of the Arkansas Archeological Survey. Created by the state legislature in 1967, the mission of the Arkansas Archeological Survey is to conserve and research the state's heritage and communicate this information to the public. The Arkansas Archeological Survey is administered as a unit of the University of Arkansas System. The Survey has eleven research stations across the state. The station archeologist at the HSU Station is tasked with archeological research, teaching, and public service. Dr. Mary Beth Trubitt teaches anthropology courses in HSU's Department of Sociology and Human Services, and is also a research associate professor in University of Arkansas's Department of Anthropology. Ms. Vanessa Hanvey is the research assistant at the Survey's HSU research station. She also maintains the station Facebook page, which can be found at:
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What is anthropology? What do anthropologists do? The American Anthropological Association has launched a new website, "This is Anthropology," that highlights careers in this field.
What have we been doing? The Arkansas Archeological Survey's 2012-2013 Annual Report can be downloaded HERE.
Current Activities
At the HSU Station of the Arkansas Archeological Survey, research, teaching, and service go hand-in-hand. Here are some highlights of our current activities.
Mary Beth Trubitt presented results of comparisons between Caddo and Cahokia fineware ceramics using INAA (by Trubitt, Perttula, Selden, and Ferguson) at the 2014 Mississippian Conference held at Cahokia Mounds in Illinois in July, 2014.
Caddo Connections: Cultural Interactions within and beyond the Caddo World, by Jeffrey S. Girard, Timothy K. Perttula, and Mary Beth Trubitt, was published by Rowman & Littlefield in April, 2014. A copy is available in Huie Library.
Meeks Etchieson and Mary Beth Trubitt's article about novaculite quarrying and stone tool production by Indians in the Ouachita Mountains has been published in North American Archaeologist (Volume 34, number 4, 2013).
Vanessa Hanvey has published "Predictive Modeling of a Caddo Structure in the Ouachita Mountains, Montgomery County, Arkansas," in the 2014 Caddo Archeology Journal. This paper was first presented at the Southeastern Archaeological Conference in Tampa in November, 2013. At the same conference, Tyler Stumpf presented the poster that he and Mary Beth Trubitt prepared, "Arkansas Novaculite: A Virtual Comparative Collection."
- A short article by Mary Beth Trubitt on the "Arkansas Novaculite: A Virtual Comparative Collection" website appears in Southeastern Archaeological Conference's Horizon & Tradition e-newsletter, and an article by Trubitt, Anne Dowd, and Meeks Etchieson has been published in The Quarry, the e-newslettter of the Society for American Archaeology's Prehistoric Quarries & Early Mines Interest Group.
- Research presentations at the annual Arkansas Archeological Society meeting in Conway in September, 2013, included a discussion of the Ouachita Chapter's grant process by Vanessa Hanvey and Florence Davis, and a report on the summer training program excavations in Montgomery County by Meeks Etchieson and Mary Beth Trubitt. Trubitt and Etchieson received an Archeological Research Fund grant from the Society for new AMS dates on charred plant samples from 3MN298 to interpret chronology and foodways of this ancient community in the Ouachita Mountains. This research has now been published in the March/April 2014 Field Notes (newsletter of the Arkansas Archeological Society).
- Vanessa Hanvey published results of radiocarbon dating from a site in Saline County in the Sept/Oct 2013 issue of Field Notes (newsletter of the Arkansas Archeological Society). This date was funded by a grant from the Arkansas Archeological Society's Archeological Research Fund. Hanvey had previously presented results of this project at the 2013 Caddo Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- A new article reporting results of Mary Beth Trubitt and Lucretia Kelly's grant-funded research on the Cahokia Palisade Project appears in the December 2012 issue of Illinois Antiquity. For a closer look at the Mississippian mound center of Cahokia, click here. For a list of Trubitt's recent publications, click here.
- We continue to research Middle Archaic period stone tool manufacture and trade. What's the latest on the Jones Mill Archeological Project? Find results of recent grant-funded archeological research on "Reconstructing Ancient Foodways" at the Jones Mill site.
- Join HSU students and volunteers from the Arkansas Archeological Society in on-going work in the Archeology Lab. For current schedule, contact me.
Teaching and Mentoring
- Students at Henderson State University can take courses in anthropology and archeology towards a minor in Anthropology. Several of these courses fulfill HSU's nonwestern culture core requirement.
- Prof. Trubitt teaches several Anthropology courses in the HSU Department of Sociology, Human Services, and Criminal Justice:
- ANT 4053 - SOC 4063 - ANT 5053, "World Cultures"
- ANT 3043, "North American Indians"
- ANT 2023, "Introduction to Physical Anthropology & Archeology"
- ANT 4083, "Readings & Research in Anthropology"
- Current students: go to Angel to find up-to-date information and course materials for your Fall 2014 Anthropology courses.
- In addition, HSU students may tailor their own independent study with Prof. Trubitt as ANT 4083, "Readings and Research in Anthropology."
- From time to time, Prof. Trubitt teaches an intensive summer archeological field methods course as ANT 3096, "Archeology Field School."
- Dr. Trubitt has mentored graduate students and served on thesis committees for students at the University of Arkansas and at Henderson State University. Some recent graduates include:
- Kristin D. Scarr (M.A. 2008 University of Arkansas, Department of Anthropology), "Trace Element Studies of the Arkansas Novaculite."
- Linda Evans (M.L.A. 2012 Henderson State University), "Amateur Archeologists in the Ouachita River Valley during the Great Depression."
- James R. Duke (M.L.A. 2010 Henderson State University), "Anasazi Astronomy."
- Terri Taylor Menefee (M.L.A. 2005 Henderson State University), "Smoke Signals."
- Donald R. Bowles (M.L.A. 2003 Henderson State University), "The Native American and White America: A Saga of the Trail of Bitter Tears."
Service to the Community
- The Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society created four "portable educational murals" to celebrate Arkansas Heritage Month in May, 2013. These banners -- "Barkman House in Clark County: Life on the Home Front during the Civil War," "The Civilian Conservation Corps and Garland County," "Caddo Indians in Saline County: Ancient Mounds as Structures," and"Caddo Indians in Montgomery County: Ancient Mounds and Structures" -- are now available for loan to area schools, libraries, museums, and visitor's centers. Contact Mary Beth Trubitt at 870-230-5510 or firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule one. The banners were made possible in part by a grant from the Department of Arkansas Heritage, funded by your 1/8 cent conservation tax, Amendment 75.
- Trubitt and Hanvey recently attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened the DeSoto Bluff Trail in Arkadelphia. This new walking trail features interpretive signs about the area's history and culture. Trubitt advised the group creating the signs about Caddo Indian history in Clark County.
- Trubitt and Hanvey have been invited to speak to many civic groups and schools about Indians in Arkansas and current research at the AAS/HSU station. Trubitt was a speaker at the April 2012 "Girls of Promise" conference sponsored by the Women's Foundation of Arkansas and hosted by HSU and OBU, introducing the girls to science--related careers in archeology.
- Trubitt has served as humanities scholar on Arkansas Humanities Council cemetery preservation grants - see Helms Cemetery project page for an example of cemetery documentation.
- Want to find out more about archeology and Indians in Arkansas? Visit the Arkansas Archeological Survey's Education Program webpage for handouts and flyers, and the "Indians of Arkansas" website to learn about who lived here before us.
Professional Service
- Trubitt currently serves on the Patty Jo Watson Award committee for the Southeastern Archaeological Conference. The Patty Jo Watson Award annually recognizes the best article or book chapter published on Southeastern archaeology.
- Trubitt serves on the Media Relations Committee for the Society for American Archaeology. She has served on the Gene S. Stuart Award Committee and the 2013 Annual Meeting Program Committee for this professional organization.
- Trubitt is past-president of the Caddo Conference Organization, a group established to promote interest in and knowledge of the archaeology, history, and ethnology of the Caddo area and the Caddo Indians.
Web page last updated 22 August 2014. Web page contact: M. B. Trubitt, email@example.com .


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The rent at North Willow Apartments and Town Homes ranges from $645 for a one bedroom to a $1,040 three bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 13% more expensive than the Indianapolis average.
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North Willow Apartments and Town Homes has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
Nearby schools include Greenbriar Elementary School, College Park Elementary School and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.
The closest grocery stores are Marsh Supermarket, Nature's Market and Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center.
Nearby coffee shops include Lulu's Cafe, LuLu's COFFEE +BAKEHOUSE and Starbucks. There are 27 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including 1881 Grille at The Marten House Hotel, Original Pancake House and Parthenon Inc.
North Willow Apartments and Town Homes is near Holliday Park, Broad Ripple Park and Butler University.
There are minimal bike lanes and the terrain is flat as a pancake. North Willow Apartments and Town Homes is somewhat bikeable, there is minimal bike infrastructure.
North Willow Apartments and Town Homes -- located on the north side of Indianapolis, Indiana across the street from St. Vincent Hospital; just minutes from Keystone at the Crossing, Nora, Castleton Mall and Broad Ripple. We are in the heart of Washington Township Schools. Enjoy the great outdoors by soaking up the sun poolside on our large sun deck. Test your skills on our tennis court or simply take in the grace and elegance this quaint community has to offer. Our unique floor plans provide the ultimate in apartment living. Each floor plan features plush carpeting underfoot, formal dining room, expansive kitchen with built-in microwave, plus a private patio or balcony. A wood burning fireplace (optional) with marble accent creates a cozy, warm atmosphere. A washer/dryer is available in most floor plans. Choose your favorite one or two bedroom apartment home or treat yourself to the "ultimate"--a three bedroom, two and a half bath townhome. Private carports are available for your convenience.
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