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The Marine Invertebrates collection encompasses invertebrates with the exception of insects and spiders. It includes crabs, sea spiders, lobsters, isopods, sponges, corals, worms, molluscs, echinoderms, protozoans and some non-vertebrate chordates. There are over 1 200 000 specimens in the collection, including several thousand type specimens.
Illustration and specimen of the predatory marine snail Chicoreus denudatus (Perry, 1811) from Marine Molluscs of Victoria by JH Macpherson & CJ Gabriel, 1962. Image: Illustrator: George BrowningSource: Museum Victoria
The shell collection has an excellent representation of the Australian fauna as well as comparative worldwide material. Established in the 1850s with purchases of overseas collections, it includes types and important reference specimens described by early European authors such as Adams, Cuming and Reeve. Also of note is the foraminiferan type collection, with specimens described by Collins and Parr.
During the 1930s and 1940s, the museum's collection of molluscs grew substantially through the efforts of the first (honorary) malacologist, John Gabriel, in 1933 and founding Curator of Molluscs, J Hope Macpherson in 1946. In 1962, Gabriel and Macpherson published Marine Molluscs of Victoria.
A paper nautilus or argonaut shell on the sandy bed of Port Phillip at Pope's Eye.Image: Julian FinnSource: Museum Victoria
Curator emeritus Gary Poore amid specimens from the museum's collection of crusctaceans.Image: Rodney StartSource: Museum Victoria
MV's crustacea collection is notable for its extreme diversity and size. It is representative of many environmental habitats, geographical areas and systematic groups.
The 1979 appointment of Gary Poore (now curator emeritus) initiated a major research and collection development effort on marine crustaceans which are now very well represented, especially for pericarids (amphipods, isopods and relatives) and selected decapods.
A preserved crinoid or feather star (Ptilometra macronema).Image: Blair PatulloSource: Museum Victoria
The museum's collection of echinoderms is of national and international significance, having the most extensive deep collection of any museum in Australia, along with extensive collections from southern Australia and throughout the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea. Most of the collection from southern Australia has been identified, with representatives of almost every species.
The deep-sea ophiuroid and holothurian collections are extensive enough to be used for Australia-wide bioregionalisation projects – the only marine invertebrate groups currently in this category. All recently collected material is preserved directly in 70–95% ethanol so that specimens can be used for genetic research.
The head of a nereidid polychaete or sand worm, Perinereis vallata.Image: Michael MarmachSource: Museum Victoria
The Polychaete Collection includes some 12 000 registered lots, all preserved in 70% ethanol, except for a few recently collected specimens fixed and preserved in 95% ethanol for molecular biology studies.
The collection is of national and international significance, being the most extensive collection in existence of polychaete worms from southern Australia. Shallow water, inshore bays and continental shelf habitats have been well sampled. Significant taxonomic revisions of the families Nereididae, Phyllodocidae, Spionidae and Terebellidae are based on these important collections.
Many Australian regions are represented, but especially bays and the continental shelf of south eastern Australia. Material resulting from major environmental surveys, for example, documenting the environmental health and history of Port Phillip Bay, is highly significant.
The collection is notable for its diversity and the large numbers of species that are unsorted and undescribed. Much of the collection, particularly that recently taken, is sorted only to major taxon and many new species and other systematic discoveries undoubtedly await.
Museum marine biologists conduct fieldwork on the open ocean to collect animals that live in deep waters.Image: Gary PooreSource: Museum Victoria
Unidentified corals in ethanol in the MV collection.Image: Emma CrossSource: Museum Victoria
The Sessile and Planktonic Invertebrates Collection represents two major groups of marine animals: those that attach themselves to the seafloor and other substrates (including corals, sponges, anemones, bryozoans, sea squirts and lamp shells) and those that are free-floating organisms, such as jellyfishes, free-swimming sea squirts and comb jellies. The total collection comprises approximately 45 500 lots of specimens across five of the major invertebrate groups (phyla).
This significant collection attracts considerable research attention from Australian and international researchers. This collection is actively growing through direct collection by Museum Victoria scientists via surveys and research programs ranging from intertidal field programs in Victoria to major deep-sea exploration projects in our region.
Targeted collecting commenced in 2005 in relation to the marine field guide series being produced by the Marine Sciences section of the museum. Regular donations of material are also made by external research organisations and collaborating researchers, particularly CSIRO, fisheries research bodies and universities. Collection growth is minimal (less than 0.5 per cent) annually.
The collection includes approximately 17 000 lots of Bryozoa (lace corals); 13 000 lots of Cnidaria (corals; jellyfish, box jellyfish, hydroids, anemones, sea pens); 3000 lots of Brachiopoda (lamp shells); 2500 lots of Chordata (sea squirts, salps); 10 000 lots of Porifera (sponges); and 25 lots of Ctenophora (comb jellies).
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Human beings, as C. S. Lewis once put it, are amphibious creatures. We are both creations and creators; we follow instincts and hungers we cannot control, one of which is the impulse to make things in our image just as God made us in his. And so we feel a kinship with nature, as well as a pride of sorts in the things we create, yet they fill us with anxiety too.
Filmmaker Errol Morris, in a small but impressive body of work, has spent the past two decades exploring these issues, and his latest film, Fast, Cheap & Out of Control, is perhaps his most intricate and stimulating yet. In the film, Morris considers the worlds of animals and robots and asks how different we are from either of them. Are we, as computer scientist Marvin Minsky has said, simply machines made of meat?

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"American Idol" Judges Cover Latest Issue of The Hollywood Reporter
Gearing up for "American Idol's" 12th season premiere on January 16, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, and Ryan Seacrest graced the latest cover of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
Each of the cast members chatted to the mag about their roles on the hit Fox singing competition and what to expect in the brand new season.
A few highlights from the judge's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to The Hollywood Reporter!
Randy Jackson
On "American Idol":
"I believe in the process. I think there's at least three or four of these kids that have huge careers ahead of them who will go on until they decide to stop. I think we're the only show of its kind that can say that."
Keith Urban
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"I like helping artists get rid of the cheesy crap around them that they haven't yet figured out they don't need. I wish I had more of that. I had to learn a lot of it myself."
Mariah Carey
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"I was on the fence about the whole thing. I got approached by all the shows. He [her husband, Nick Canon] said I should do it because it's the top, it's the cream of the crop. And I felt like, 'Do the show that's produced massive stars who have had major careers.' I know everyone's like, 'We can't have schmaltzy answers,' Well guess what? Some people still want to be inspired. Some people need to have that kind of validation and to feel like, if this person did it, then I can. And I do have one of those stories."
Nicki Minaj
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"[There's] a judgmental culture in hip-hop. Sometimes you are afraid of being too famous because it's almost, like, is that even cool? Being that accessible, someone you see on TV every week? I never pictured myself as that type of person. I'm still surprised that I decided to do it."
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Harrogate, Tenn. - Maddie Fletcher went 3-6 with a double and four RBIs and Kasey Fagan launched her second home run of the season to propel the Brevard College women's softball team to a split with the host Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters on Wednesday afternoon.
Lincoln Memorial (15-19, 2-8 SAC) took game one behind the pitching of Brittany Stuive by a score of 2-1, while Fletcher went 2-3 with four RBIs in the nightcap leading to Liz Houser's eighth win of the season as Brevard (15-17, 2-6 SAC) won the second game 8-1.
Game 1: Lincoln Memorial 2, Brevard 1
Lincoln Memorial put runs across the plate in the third and the sixth innings against Tornados starter Jennifer Gift (7-10) to win the first game. Gift allowed four hits in six innings, striking out three, while the Tornados tagged Stuive for six hits, but she walked away with the win as Brevard was unable to put more than one run across the plate.
Lincoln Memorial scored first, striking with none out in the bottom of the third. Joy Grills led off the inning with a walk and scored as Sammy Jo Garrett drove a ball to left center for a double. A single and a steal by Michelle Breen put runners on second and third for Lincoln Memorial with one out, but Gift retired Sara Henn on strikes and Stuive lined out to BC's Beth Brooker in right field to end the inning.
The Tornados picked up their first run of the game in the top of the sixth. Maddie Fletcher opened the inning with a base hit up the middle. Katie Thornburg dropped a sacrifice bunt, moving Fletcher into scoring position. Sarah Carlos drove a single up the middle advancing Fletcher to third where she scored on Brooker's sacrifice fly to straightaway centerfield. Kristina Clayton continued the rally with a single up the middle to move Carlos to second, but the runners were stranded as Chelsi Mallory fouled out down the left field line to end the inning.
Breen answered back for the Lady Railsplitters in the bottom half of the inning by leading off with a solo shot to left center to put LMU back up 2-1.
In the seventh, Katie Brown reached on a one-out single and Becca Curlee beat out a bunt single to move Brown to second, but a fielder's choice and a fly out ended the Tornados chances in game one.
Game 2: Brevard 8, Lincoln Memorial 1
Houser (8-7), backed by Fletcher's big afternoon and Fagan's blast, cruised to the victory in game two, scattering six hits in the game while striking out two. Stuive suffered the loss for LMU, allowing seven runs in six innings' work while pulling double-duty for the home team.
The Tornados got on the board in the top of the second. After Fagan and Katie Brown were retired on line drives, Thornburg reached base due to an error by the Lincoln Memorial shortstop. A single by Curlee moved Thornburg over to third and both base runners came around to score on Fletcher's single to right center.
Houser carried a perfect game through three, but Jackie Adams broke up the bid with a base hit to lead off the bottom of the fourth. Lincoln Memorial loaded the bases with one out as Henn singled to center and Stuive walked, and pushed across a run as one of Houser's pitches grazed Mira McPeek to score Adams. However, that was all the Lady Railsplitters managed in the inning as Houser retired Bridget Eicher on a line drive to third base and Ashley Knight on a fly ball to center to retain the 2-1 lead.
Both teams threatened to break the game open in the fifth as Brevard put runners on the corners with one out, but a double play saved Lincoln Memorial, while in the bottom half of the inning, Houser escaped a bases-loaded jam by getting Stuive to fly out to right field to end the inning without allowing a run to cross.
The Tornados finally got their big inning in the top of the sixth as six of the first seven batters for Brevard reached base, bringing five runs home. Mallory led off the inning with a double to left. A single by Fagan moved Mallory over to third. Jennifer Brown came in to pinch run for Fagan and moved to second as Katie Brown reached on a fielder's choice. A single by Thornburg and a sacrifice fly by Curlee scored Mallory and Jennifer Brown, leading way to Fletcher's second multiple RBI hit of the game by way of a double to right center scoring Katie Brown and Thornburg. Fletcher later came into score on a throwing error to give Brevard the 7-1 advantage.
Fagan sealed the win with her solo shot in the top of the seventh, her second home run of the 2009 season, tying for the team lead with Mallory.
Lincoln Memorial went three up-three down in the bottom of the seventh to end the game.
The Tornados continue in conference play on the road as they head to Wingate, N.C. on Friday, April 10, for a doubleheader against Wingate University. First pitch for the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m.


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Celebrity Sightings at Coachella! Paris Hilton, Ashley Greene, Katy Perry & More
Wondering where everybody was this weekend? Um duh, they were at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival!
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This weekend, a bunch of celebrities took time out of their busy schedules to throw on some casual duds, mingle with regular folk and enjoy the music of some of the best bands around at Coachella — the annual three-day music festival held in Indio, CA.
But, not to be confused with your average festival-goer, A-listers received special treatment at exclusive VIP parties like OASIS Beach Club. Guests such as Paris Hilton and Cy Waits (when they weren't in a liplock) sipped on VnC Cocktails, had their photo taken in Gilt City's Interactive Photo Booth, scored Native Shoes as gifts and celebrated Paris's new Oxygen reality show, The World According to Paris.
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Thread: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
Fact checks exposes DEM lies
Biden challenged, no he dared anyone to fact check their statements. Within hours the challenge, I mean dare, was taken up.
Biden said GM was back on top when fact check.org says they are not and close to lagging behind Toyota and VW.
OBY said he'll end the war and use the $$ to build roads and bridges.
Fact check proved there would be no money as the war is fought with borrowed money. There's no cash to spend.
That's just the beginning of all their lies.
See the rest in link.
09-09-2012, 04:55 PM #2Steve Flacco, Apparently
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So when fact checkers (including the ones at Fox News) tore Lyin' Ryan's speech to absolute shreds, it was "Fact check sites are biased" and "We wont let our campaign be dictated by fact checkers." but now when they dispute a handful of claims at the DNC, suddenly they're hot shot on good chips?
Cognitive dissonance buddy. Look it up.My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. -Hank Aaron
Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
Spoken like true libbies but Fact Checks got a couple of things wrong on
Ryan's speech. What's wrong Spammy, didn't you ever change your mind.
Women do it all the time and even have a name for it - woman's perogative.
As this WSJ piece says, it was OBY's record spending his first 3 years that led
to the AAA credit downgrade. FAct check says both parties were responsible for
not agreeing to the cuts but the DEMs kept spending adding more debt in first
3 years than W had in 8 years with 2 wars going on.
And OBY himself said the party in power always gets the blame. That was his
part when we lost the credit rating.
Then Fact Checks said Ryan was wrong on the Medicare cuts and even its Chief
agrees to that. Of course he would, he's a libbie too. Medicare and SS are
responsible for almost half the debt.
Don't have time for the others but I will later and all their facts on the DEMs
were right.
I guess the temptation was too great to resist after saying they weren't
relying on fact checks. People change their minds.
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Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
I'd be interested to know where Ryan lied in his speech. Anyone care to point that out?We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. - Benjamin Franklin
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Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
Fact Check sites stink, no matter which side of the isle they seem to fall upon.
Other than Ryan fibbing about his marathon time, when was he caught in a lie?
Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
FCs got OBY and Biden's lies right. There's no war chest cash to spend on roads.
Again, it was the GOP or Tea Party that tried to trim $1T
from the debt and the DEMs stopped it allowing only
$30B and Pissy Reid was pissed about that. Standard and Poors
was wrong in sharing the blame with GOP.
Most old people in the country know that no one over 55 will be effect
by Ryan's medicare cuts. He simply wants the DEMs to stop raiding the
funds. The DEMs keep lying about the scaring the old timers.
Somebody in the country is sure going to know that
time from 22 years ago-lol.
Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
And don't forget the lies in Clinton's speech too, you know the guy who said
he had no sex with Monica? Here's another one from his DNC speech. Yet,
this lying speech gave OBY a bump putting him in the lead by 4 pts.
Damn people just don't know.
"And in the last 29 months, our economy has produced about 4.5 million private-sector jobs. We could have done better, but last year the Republicans blocked the president's job plan, costing the economy more than a million new jobs. So here's another job score. President Obama: plus 4.5 million. Congressional Republicans: zero."
Love this magical thinking. If President Obama created 4.5 million jobs over the last 29 months, and if we're supposed to date responsibility for job creation from the day people take office, then Congressional Republicans, who entered office in January 2011, are responsible for the creation of 2.9 million jobs, and Democrats in Congress are responsible for a massive net loss in jobs. And once again, every time Congressional Republicans attempt to pass jobs measures, President Obama stymies them with the help of his Senate Democratic majority.
Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
How can it be said jobs are being created when there are less people employed now then when the "recovery" started?We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. - Benjamin Franklin
Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
And don't forget the 368,000 people that stopped looking for work which isn't factored in the jobs report for August.
That 8.1% unemployment rate doubles when you factor in those with part time jobs because they can't get full time jobs and we're counting people that made over $60,000 pr yr now working in Wallmart or McDonald's part time.
My brother has 3 degrees as a minister and Apple just made him full time after working part time selling computers for 3 years.
Mitt should be 80 points ahead on that alone.
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Re: Fact checks exposes DEM lies
Just cause I'm in class and have some free time, I'll go ahead and point out the lies in Ryan's speech.
Lets start with small:
Ryan talked about the GM Plant Closure, and how it was Obama's fault. Interestingly enough, that plant's closure was announced in June of 2008. Totally Obama's fault when he wasn't in office. Here's a nice article on it:
How about Ryan on the Stimulus?
Apparently it was completely useless. Despite adding 3.3 million jobs, cutting unemployment and increasing GDP. Cool. Heres the CBO analysis of it. Its funny, because Paul Ryan totally requested Stimulus money for his district and then tried to lie about it too.
How about the credit downgrade? Must be Obama's fault. Well, if you read the rationalization of the S&P here, you'll find that it was actually just because our entire government was completely dysfunctional during this period of time. Basically, our Congress wasn't even able to make basic decisions (interestingly, in a Paul Ryan led House), so they downgraded our credit rating. Cool. Heres your citation.
How about Bowles-Simpson? According to Mr Ryan, Obama organized a commission and then ignored it. Its funny how that same thing needed votes from a committee (which conveniently, Paul Ryan was on) and that committee never got enough votes to actually send it for a real vote. It's also interesting how Paul Ryan led some other Republican members of the committee to vote against it. Another citation for you.
Lets talk about Medicare. After all, Obama is trying to take 700 billion out of it, right? It's interesting since the money thats being eliminated is actually just wasteful spending. Funny, I thought Republicans were all about cutting spending. Shouldn't he be all over this? Oh wait, he is, since his tax plan adopts the SAME EXACT CUTS. But its only bad when Obama does it.
I could pull out some more, but its really not worth the effort.


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Job Title: National Veterans and Military Families Vote Director; New York State Director
Hometown: Staten Island, New York
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Q1. What does a day at work look like to you?
They are long! My days are a combination of running the campaign's national Veterans and Military Families program and managing our campaign activities on the ground across New York state. I spend most of my day in meetings and on conference calls with headquarters in Chicago, with my staff in New York, and with elected officials and supporters across the state and country. I am often on the road traveling around New York to meet with our amazing volunteers, and at least one week a month I'm in Chicago to work in person with our national team at the campaign HQ. And somewhere around 11:00 p.m. each day, I settle in to read and answer all the emails I manage to never get to during the day.
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I served as an officer in the United States Navy for seven years, and I am a veteran of the war in Iraq. The issues facing our nation's veterans and their families are something I care deeply about. President Obama has made these issues a centerpiece of his administration and he has accomplished more for veterans and military families than anyone in nearly 40 years. It is because of his commitment to our returning servicemembers that I am fighting every day to re-elect him. We still have so much work to do for the veteran and military communities, and President Obama is the right person to lead those efforts.
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Meeting with our volunteers. The best part of my job is to get out of the office often and hit the road. Whether it's speaking at a house party in Binghamton, New York, or meeting with veterans in Virginia, I am refreshed and energized every time I have the privilege to spend time and speak with our volunteer supporters. The energy and passion they bring to this campaign is palpable. We are building the largest grassroots political campaign in American political history, and being out there with those supporters is what it's all about.
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LAKEWOOD - City officials Tuesday awarded a $3.2 million contract to a Corona-based construction company to repave a number of local streets.
All American Asphalt, which submitted the lowest bid, won the 5.7-mile project in a 5-0 vote at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
The repaving project, which is scheduled to begin in late January and be completed in May, includes seven major Lakewood roadways.
One road will be repaved at a time. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks along the roads also will be repaired.
The roads include: Arbor Road between Lakewood and Paramount boulevards; Ashworth Street between Lakewood Boulevard and Clark Avenue; Carson Street between Nectar Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard; Del Amo Boulevard between Clark Avenue and Studebaker Road; Palo Verde Avenue between South and Allington streets; and South Street between Lakewood Boulevard and Downey Avenue.
The $3.2 million project will be paid with federal and county transportation funds. All American will receive $2.8 million for the work; another $360,180 will be paid to an engineering firm to cover administration.
Other council actions included:
Approval of the purchase of a new 14-foot-by-36-foot, $158,380 mobile stage for special events, such as concerts in the park, Pan Am Fiesta and the Civic Center Block Party. The previous 25-year-old stage became unusable in 2010.
Approval of an agreement with Caltrans for the agency to relinquish jurisdiction of Lakewood Boulevard to the city. Lakewood officials have been pushing for the agreement, which will allow them to speed up future improvement projects and ensure the same standard of maintenance as other roadways in the city.
Caltrans will pay Lakewood $574,000 to cover future maintenance costs. When the Caltrans money runs out, the city will use other funding sources, such as federal money, to pay for maintenance and repairs of the boulevard.
The next step is for the California Transportation Commission to approve the agreement in early 2012.
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Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo's life is going to be the subject of a new Fox comedy dubbed "DeTour."
The Hollywood Reporter says the network handed out a put-pilot commitment to the show from "Psych" creator Steve Franks.
"DeTour" follows a 30-something rock star who walks away from it all to rediscover the parts of his life he missed while he was becoming a superstar. Cuomo took his own sabbatical from the rock star life eight years ago to finish his education at Harvard, live in the dorms, and even unsuccessfully try out for the school choir.
The frontman eventually returned to Weezer, however, and now the band is set to release its ninth album Everything Will Be Alright in the End on October 7th.
Meanwhile, a specific premiere date for "DeTour" has yet to be announced. Franks is set to handle the show's script, but there's no word yet as to who might play the Cuomo-inspired lead character.
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[quote:Ðisembodied~Mind:MV8yMDIwNjM4XzM3NzQ5NTQzXzlDOTVFODhE] [quote:Anonymous Coward 5658410:MV8yMDIwNjM4XzM3NzQ5MDAxXzEwM0M4RTRF] [quote:cmoG530:MV8yMDIwNjM4XzMzOTU2NTYwXzlDRUNBNzMw] [quote:Anonymous Coward 1018225:MV8yMDIwNjM4XzMzOTU2NDQ5X0Q2QzQxNzIx] Well if you think God will take his vengeance on the rulers that subjugate you, why on earth would you rise up against them? Just leave it all in Gods hands that is what the book tells you to do. [/quote] Being a pushover isn't in the deal. Have you noticed what has been going on in Hollywood? Have you noticed that the elite are behind in their plans? What about the NWO? To have an NWO, there first must be an OWO. This means that the world was not originally theirs and that they are seeking to take it. From who if God doesn't exist? They can kill anyone they want. If God didn't exist, we would have been in A World Order decades ago. And please for your sake READ! [/quote] So sad, you are clearly mistaken. The Illuminati do not want us to do magic, because if we do we will be powerful like them. Its called the New World Order because the United States is called the New World. And the Illuminati also put in the bible, that we are to listen to our governmental authority. Why would they say that after they just say the rulers are corrupt? EXACTLY, you retarded ass sheep. You wont ever get it. [/quote] Clap Clap Clap. Divide and Conquer. [/quote]
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Then why does the illuminati tell us;
(KJV)Psalm 2:2-5
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord , and against his anointed, saying ,
[3] Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
[4] He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
[5] Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
So, here we have the Illuminati telling us that the "kings of the earth" are against an non-existent God and His anointed. Well, that's rather weird for them to do. The kings ARE the illuminati aren't they? Lets carry on.
(KJV)Deuteronomy 17:2-5
If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the Lord thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the Lord thy God, in transgressing his covenant,
[3] And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;
[4] And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it , and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:
[5] Then shalt thou bring forth that man or that woman, which have committed that wicked thing, unto thy gates, even that man or that woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die.
So, the illuminati tells us that worshipping the sun, moon or any other thing in sky is an abomination, but aren't Rome (rumoured to deal with the Bible) and Catholicism sun worshippers? What about the other religions that do worship the sky? Did Egypt not worship the sky as well? But we are supposed to believe that the Bible stemmed from some Egyptian beliefs. Why would the illuminati tell us to not do something that they themselves do and promote? More weirdness.
(KJV)Deuteronomy 4:15-18
Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day that the Lord spake unto you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire:
[16] Lest ye corrupt yourselves , and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,
[17] The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air,
[18] The likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth:
(KJV)Exodus 20:2-6
I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
[3] Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
[4] Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
[5] Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
[6] And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
(KJV)Deuteronomy 7:23-26
But the Lord thy God shall deliver them unto thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be destroyed.
[24] And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.
[25] The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the Lord thy God.
[26] Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thine house, lest thou be a cursed thing like it: but thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed thing.
Don't Hindus and satanists worship graven images? Don't most believers of Christ? "Jesus" (Cesare Borgia), The holy calf, Shiva the Destroyer, the baphomet, Molech (Bohemian Grove) and the like. So again, why would the Illuminati tells us that worshipping images are evil, when they do it themselves and encourage it?
(KJV)Luke 4:5-8
And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
[6] And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
[7] If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
[8] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
(KJV)Mark 8:36-37
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
[37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
This is pretty straightforward. If you want to be famous, you have to sell your soul and worship Satan, but why would the Illuminati tell us this? What do they gain, by telling us to NOT be famous? Furthermore, why do the rich and famous have an uncanny knack for partaking in rituals and throwing up satanic hand gestures? Why do they all attack the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Man, these illuminati people are some crazy ones huh? Hypocrites.
(KJV)Matthew 6:24
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
(KJV)1 Timothy 6:9-11
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
[10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
[11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Now, why would the Illuminati tell us that we shouldn't seek material gain, when it's quite apparent, that they want us to seek after material wealth/gain? I mean, listen to today's music, all it is about is sex, money and drugs. Also, why would they tell us to flee these things and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness?
(KJV)Hebrews 13:4
Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
(KJV)1 Corinthians 7:9
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
Why would the Illuminati tell us to wait till marriage to have sex, but they are on the other hand, relentless with getting us to have premarital sex? Again, look at the music and tell-a-vision shows. Finding a virgin is practically unheard of, if you are over the age of 15. Now, that we have abortion, condoms and morning after pills, premarital sex is at an all time high. Who created these products? Freemasons, but Freemasons WANT us to be celibate?
(KJV)Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
So, the Illuminati wants us to abstain from alcohol, but yet they make it so easy to obtain it? Why does society promote alcoholism?
(KJV)Jeremiah 10:2-5
Thus saith the Lord , Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
[3] For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.
[4] They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
[5] They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
(KJV)Colossians 2:8
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
(KJV)Colossians 2:20-22
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
[21] (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
[22] Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
(KJV)Matthew 15:8-9
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
[9] But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
So, in the Bible, the illuminati tells us to stay away from traditions of the heathen, but yet they spend millions every year on advertisement, movies, etc getting us to do them. Why?
(KJV)1 John 2:15-17
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
[16] For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
[17] And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
(KJV)James 4:4
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
What does the world promote? Everything mentioned above. Being caught up in the world, brings us into the matrix. There is no way of seeing the truth, because we are too caught up in what's going on in society (media included). So, why would the illuminati tells us to depart from the world/society, when things such as the media are their most reliable assets? Hint to those that know about FOX News.
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Taylor Swift dissed by Victoria's Secret model Jessica Hart
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One Angel was less than impressed with Taylor Swift's appearance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Jessica Hart, one of the models, dissed the singer at an after-party for the annual celebration of flesh and fashion.
Asked by WWD if Swift could pull it off as a Victoria's Secret model, Hart replied, "No."
She continued, "I think, you know what, god bless her heart. I think she's great. But, I don't know, to me, she didn't fit. I don't know if I should say that."
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Perched in its tangled web, the redback spider lies in wait.
She is a relative of the black widow; only the red dorsal stripe distinguishes them.
Redbacks are found everywhere throughout the Australian continent, especially alongside human habitation.
Only females build webs.  Their smaller, less brilliantly colored male counterparts often lurk to the side.
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Humans, too, must be careful.  The spider won't seek out people to sting, but should a hand stray into her web by accident, a trip to the emergency room may be in order as the venom acts directly on the nerves.
Only the female bite is dangerous, and their bites have caused some human deaths.
The redback possesses a potent neurotoxic venom.  It does not hunt its prey, but instead waits for a tasty morsel to wander by and become entangled in its web.
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Can Anyone Finall Tell Me How To Locate A Niche Domain Thats Aged Meaning Been Registered Prior - But For Sale? im in the home remodeling arena -- can anyone HELP a new forum member out thanks :rolleyes:
Such domain names can be found from the list of expired domain names.
Of course it is the associated aged content that is what makes the aged domain more valuable so if the domain comes by itself it isn't worth much more than a brand new one.
Stephen J Chapman - thats interesting - ive been told that a domain linked and live online is best - I wanted to buy a construction related domain like remodelinghomes.com - being that they are taken - sounds like the wait to find one vs building up a newer domain - is worth while -------- ive had success with buying a domain name then on the extension just ad a blog like this oahu-handyman.com/blog ------ it is ranking for top paid keywords in Google - weird think is - ive updated it every day, use wordpress, added the blog to all the major blog directories, and more - yet still over two yrs now zero pr ........ with daily updated fresh contents .....
trying to put this puzzle together finall
you will find aged domain on sedo don't buy expired domains thinking there age as they have zero age and when you register these expired domain it becomes new domain with new registration date.
The search engines have access to check on who owns the domains (they became domain registrars specifically to be able to do that) and so can easily set the domain age in their algorithm back to zero if a domain changes ownership and starts pointing to a new site at the same time. After all it is the individual web pages that the search engines are ranking.
An existing domain name only has value in terms of the real people who visit the domain name and any existing links from other sites so unless the addresses continue to point to pages with equivalent information to what was there before the real people will disappear almost immediately and the links will mostly disappear in the first few months. By the time four months has passed you will have lost all of the benefit of buying an existing domain UNLESS you use that time to build equivalents of all of the web pages that were on the previous site to use that domain.
When I took over supplying the content for javascript.about.com all of the web pages that were previously there were removed and so I know from personal experience that the number of page view falls off very rapidly in the first month or so of a domain no longer having the same content - and I was busy writing my own equivalent replacement pages for many of the ones that were previously there so as to keep that drop to a minimum. In that instance the ownership of the domain didn't change so that's just the impact of losing the web pages the domain used to point to and doesn't include any effect that the ownership change would have added.
I believe you need to take an active part on the domain name related forums like dnforums. There are a lot of aged domain names are being sold.
Search the domain. If its for sale it will say so


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In this fast-paced world of 40+ hours-per-work week, ongoing family responsibilities and a myriad of other commitments, the need for therapeutic massage and other spa treatments are higher in demand than ever before. Because of this, it's not rare for new trends to emerge in order to offer supply for the demand to de-stress.
What started as a traditional massage has since grown into herbal body wraps, acupuncture and now BodyWalking. With so many choices, getting a spa treatment can be a daunting process — especially for those who are new to the relaxation and rejuvenation game.
However, below is a guide to the latest trends in spa treatments – all of which are available at The Hermosa Inn's Blue Door Spa:
Originally introduced in the U.S. in 1913, but a practice originally used by the Egyptians in 2450 B.C., reflexology provides a true systemic relaxation for the entire body via the feet alone. A session begins with an herbal foot bath, as the therapist manipulates pressure points in the feet that correspond to specific organs and other parts of the body. This treatment, complete with the application of a cooling foot balm, has grown in popularity in recent years and continues to be one of the most popular treatments at the Blue Door Spa.
Part reflexology, part traditional massage, this groundbreaking massage is done barefoot by the massage therapist and combines a push-pull technique to create a pumping movement via natural gravity that can help create a structural change in the soft tissue. Exclusively offered at the Blue Door Spa, this advanced therapy begins with 45 minutes of site-specific compressions via the feet and finishes with a therapeutic hands-on massage.
As a form of auricular therapy (a needle-less stimulation of the external ear), this massage of the entire body system, from the ears and hands to the spine and feet, has also been known to help with a variety of issues, including addiction, grief and asthma.
Canine Therapy
Yes, you read that correctly. Pets have become a member of the family, and with that, the Blue Door Spa even offers a treatment for them. This 60-minute massage for both the owner and their pampered pooch, uses traditional Swedish-style movements customized to each of their specific needs.
For those who want to give their pet the royal treatment, The Hermosa Inn even offers a Pet Package, which includes a one-night stay, a welcome amenity for you and your canine companion, breakfast in bed for both the dog and dog owner, an in-room, 60-minute massage for the guest and a 60-minute Canine Therapy massage for your pet, and a "Doggie Tuck Me in at Night" — a dog walk and a movie (e.g. "Lassie" or "101 Dalmations").
No matter the trend, there is truly a massage treatment for everyone. The benefits of which go beyond a relaxed back and can lead to easier breathing, lower blood pressure, the reduction of scar tissue development and anxiety, as well as the strengthening of the immune system and improvement of blood and lymph circulation.
In addition to the physical benefits to the body, the sound, color and light therapy a guest can receive from simply relaxing in a tranquil space such as Hermosa Inn, or having a massage poolside, can only lead to further tranquility and peace of mind.
For further information on The Hermosa Inn's Blue Door Spa and the full list of services available, call (602) 955.8614 or visit HermosaInn.com, Facebook, Twitter or The Hermosa Inn blog.
Recently named one of the 2012 "Top 500 Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Reader's Poll pick, The Hermosa Inn is a jewel of a hideaway in the heart of the Valley; minutes from Scottsdale, yet surrounded by an exclusive neighborhood in Paradise Valley. Originally hand-crafted in the 1930's by cowboy artist Lon Megargee as his private residence, the Inn's adobe architecture has kept its "old Arizona" character and charm. All 34 casitas are surrounded by spectacular landscaping and beautiful desert vistas. The $2 million remodel of the accommodations retains the legendary personality and intimate atmosphere of the original hacienda, while enhancing the accommodations with upgraded amenities for a more luxurious experience. The culinary centerpiece of the Inn is Lon's at the Hermosa, the celebrated Four Diamond restaurant renowned for "artful American" cuisine, which is complemented by the Last Drop Bar, aptly named after one of the many paintings by Megargee that can be seen throughout the historic inn. For more information, visit HermosaInn.com or call (602) 955-8614.


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The long and narrow island of Juist is possibly the longest sand bank in the world. To many, it is aptly known as Töwerland – magical land. To preserve its enchanting ways for future generations, Juist is focusing on sustainability: the island aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030. Lots of individual projects are aimed at achieving this ambitious target.
Tourism is by far and away the most important source of income for the islanders. Climate change and the associated rise in water levels would hit the island hard. The island's residents have therefore decided to take an active role and 'change with the climate'. Over 70 per cent of the 100,000-plus holidaymakers who visit this Wadden Sea island each year are regular guests. Some families have been coming for generations and care deeply about the heritage and future of their 'home from home', which is why they too support the KlimaInsel ('climate island') project.
Free from cars – free from CO2
On this car-free island, people and goods travel by horse and cart. Even the rubbish is collected by horse-drawn carriage, and the police ride bicycles. Only the medical services, fire brigade and port workers are allowed to call upon the aid of a combustion engine.
A good learning environment
Children on the island are introduced to the subject of energy at a young age through project days at the nursery or the island school. There are also fun, age-appropriate opportunities for younger holiday guests to learn all about energy and the climate, including exciting experiments and activities on the beach. The 'climate change' kid's university in summer attracts more than 600 visiting children, parents and grandparents to a range of talks at the National Park House.
A year-round holiday
For years, visitors other than families have been enjoying beach holidays here during their summer break, thanks to efforts by the island to broaden its appeal: its LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) initiative, for example, focuses on combining sustainability and pleasure, environment and design. Because of LOHAS and older tourists, the season is getting longer, which boosts social sustainability by creating jobs for skilled workers all year round.
No matter what the season, the heated sea pool attracts swimmers with its warm North Sea water at temperatures of up to 30ºC. It also incorporates the Töwervital thalassotherapy centre offering a host of physiotherapy treatments.
A partnership like no other
The partnership between the Juist holiday region and its energy supplier is unparalleled in Germany's tourism industry. The power company EWE has devised a three 'e' philosophy: improving energy efficiency, saving energy and developing renewable energies. Since 2008 Juist council offices have been drawing 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable sources. Accommodation providers and restaurants using green energy are identified with a corresponding logo.
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text: OverviewBack to top Bausch & Lomb - PreserVision AREDS Formula - 120 Tablet(s) Item# :113674UPC# :324208432624 Brand:Bausch & Lomb Size/Form:120 Tablet(s) Ship Weight:0.48 Servings:60 Dosage:2 Tablet(S) Bausch and Lomb PreserVision AREDS Formula - 120 Tablets Bausch and Lomb PreserVision Eye Vitamins AREDS Formula is the only vitamin and mineral formula proven clinically effective in the National Eye Institute's Age-Related Eye Study (AREDS) 10-year trial. Bausch and Lomb PreserVision Eye Vitamins AREDS Formula is a high-potency antioxidant supplement with select vitamins and minerals at levels that are well above those in ordinary multi-vitamins and generally cannot be attained through diet alone. Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) The Age-Related Eye Disease Study, called "AREDS" for short, was a major landmark medical study sponsored by the National Eye Institute, one of the federal government's National Institutes of Health. It closely followed about 3,600 participants with varying stages of AMD to see if taking high levels of antioxidant vitamins and zinc over a long period could reduce the risk of developing advanced AMD. The landmark AREDS study showed that patients diagnosed with moderate to advanced AMD who are most at risk for progression to advanced disease decreased that risk by 25% and reduced the risk of AMD-associated vision loss by 19% by taking a high-potency antioxidant and mineral supplement every day. The supplement tested and clinically proven effective in the AREDS study was the original Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula Tablets. Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) Emerging scientific research suggests that there may be other nutrients that may also have a protective effect in AMD. These new nutrients are lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids. When AREDS was started, lutein and zeaxanthin were not readily available, so they were not tested in the study. Now, many researchers believe that lutein and zeaxanthin may be more significant for macular health. A second nationwide study is currently underway called AREDS2. This is being conducted to determine whether these new nutrients - taken in combination with the antioxidants and minerals tested in the original AREDS study - can further slow the progression of AMD and the associated vision loss. What is AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision. Central vision is needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. AMD causes no pain. In some cases, AMD advances so slowly that people notice little change in their vision. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in both eyes. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older. AMD occurs in two forms: wet and dry. What is the macula? The macula is located in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina instantly converts light, or an image, into electrical impulses. The retina then sends these impulses, or nerve signals, to the brain. What causes AMD? While the exact cause is unknown, the primary risk factors for AMD include: Modifiable risk factors: Smoking Obesity High cholesterol Hypertension Poor diet/nutrition Exposure to UV light Non-modifiable risk factors: Age Heredity Light skin or eye color What is dry AMD? Dry AMD occurs when the light-sensitive cells in the macula slowly break down, gradually blurring central vision in the affected eye. As dry AMD gets worse, you may see a blurred spot in the center of your vision. Over time, as less of the macula functions, central vision is gradually lost in the affected eye. The most common symptom of dry AMD is slightly blurred vision. You may have difficulty recognizing faces. You may need more light for reading and other tasks. Dry AMD generally affects both eyes, but vision can be lost in one eye while the other eye seems unaffected. One of the most common early signs of dry AMD is drusen. What are drusen? Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. They often are found in people over age 60. Your eye care professional can detect drusen during a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Drusen alone do not usually cause vision loss. In fact, scientists are unclear about the connection between drusen and AMD. They do know that an increase in the size or number of drusen raises a person's risk of developing either advanced dry AMD or wet AMD. These changes can cause serious vision loss. Dry AMD has three stages, all of which may occur in one or both eyes: Early AMD. People with early AMD have either several small drusen or a few medium-sized drusen. At this stage, there are no symptoms and no vision loss. Intermediate AMD. People with intermediate AMD have either many medium-sized drusen or one or more large drusen. Some people see a blurred spot in the center of their vision. More light may be needed for reading and other tasks. Advanced Dry AMD. In addition to drusen, people with advanced dry AMD have a breakdown of light-sensitive cells and supporting tissue in the central retinal area. This breakdown can cause a blurred spot in the center of your vision. Over time, the blurred spot may get bigger and darker, taking more of your central vision. You may have difficulty reading or recognizing faces until they are very close to you. What is wet AMD? Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels behind the retina start to grow under the macula. These new blood vessels tend to be very fragile and often leak blood and fluid. The blood and fluid raise the macula from its normal place at the back of the eye. Damage to the macula occurs rapidly. With wet AMD, loss of central vision can occur quickly. Wet AMD is also known as advanced AMD. How is AMD detected? Your eye care professional may suspect AMD if you are over age 60 and have had recent changes in your central vision. To look for signs of the disease, he or she will use eye drops to dilate, or enlarge, your pupils. Dilating the pupils allows your eye care professional to view the back of the eye better. AMD is detected during a comprehensive eye exam that includes: Visual acuity test. This eye chart test measures how well you see at various distances. Dilated eye exam. Drops are placed in your eyes to widen, or dilate, the pupils. Your eye care professional uses a special magnifying lens to examine your retina and optic nerve for signs of AMD and other eye problems. After the exam, your close-up vision may remain blurred for several hours. Your eye care professional also may do other tests to learn more about the structure and health of your eye. Steps you can take to help maintain eye health There are many proactive steps you can take to help maintain your eye health after a diagnosis of AMD. Here are a few: See your eye care professional regularly - Changes in eye health may occur without notice. Only a qualified eye care professional can detect these changes. Early detection increases the treatment options available to you. Eat a healthy diet - Eat a diet rich with fruits, green leafy vegetables, and healthy fats. Quit smoking - Smoking exposes your eyes to high levels of oxidative stress and increases your risk of developing AMD. Control your weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure - Obesity and high levels of cholesterol and blood pressure have all been linked to AMD. Protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays - Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays has long been known to be detrimental to eye health and can lead to AMD. Knowing what to look for means you can take early action. Early detection is critical for effective treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). And since neither the dry or wet form of the disease causes any pain, it's important to know the symptoms to look for, and visit your eye care professional regularly. Common symptoms of dry AMD Blurred vision - As fewer cells in the macula are able to function, you may see details less clearly in your central vision, such as faces or words in a book. This blurred vision will often go away in brighter light. Non-seeing areas in central vision - If the loss of these light-sensing cells becomes great, you may see small - but growing - non-seeing areas or scotomas in the center of your vision. Common symptoms of wet AMD Straight lines appear crooked - When fluid from leaking blood vessels gathers and lifts the macula, it can distort your vision and make straight lines - like door frames - appear bent or crooked. 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Robin Thicke to release new album on July 1st
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Robin Thicke has announced his follow-up to Blurred Lines. The singer will release a still-untitled seventh studio album on July 1st.
"Get Her Back," the track Robin debuted at the Billboard Music Awards and "The Voice" this week, will serve as the album's lead single.
The album will hit fans almost a year after Thicke's Blurred Lines release -- making it the fastest turn-around for an album so far in his career, according to Billboard.
Robin's "Get Her Back" is rumored to be dedicated to winning back his wife actress Paula Patton from whom he separated earlier this year.
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Paul Walker Death: Questions Remain After Autopsy
(NEWSER) – Autopsy results are in for Paul Walker and Roger Rodas, showing that Walker died of traumatic and thermal injuries, while Rodas died of traumatic injuries. But many questions still surround the fatal car accident, CNNreports:
- Did something go wrong with the car? The Porsche Carrera GT has been called "the most dangerous car on the road." And one friend tells CNN he heard a blastbefore the car hit the light pole, speculating that it sounded a bit like a tire blowing.
- Was driver error to blame? Police are still trying to determine the speed the car was going at the time, and toxicology results for Walker and Rodas are also pending. Skid marks near the crash site indicate a car that was in the area was doing "donut spins," but a friend who examined them closely says he believes they are from a car with smaller tires.
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