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What kind of a Finn name is "Sibelius"?
What kind of a Finn name is "Sibelius"?
I finally started to read a book on Sibelius. So at last I learned the answer to today's title question:
What kind of a Finn name is
His great-grandfather, Johan Martinpoikka (
son of Martin) settled on a farm named Sibbe. As was the custom in that place and those times, the family took on the name of the farm. But they almost immediately Latinized it, which may have a fashion at that time, too (most Finns before and after added an
ala or an
inen and let it go at that, for their last names).
Sibelius sounds more ancient Latin than any modern tongue. The Sibelius family was Swede-speaking, though living in Finland. The composer was christened Johan Julius Christian, but was called Janne by relatives and friends, and adopted the French form of the name,
Jean, after his uncle Johan who used the moniker when travelling. So Sibelius was born a Swedish-speaking Finn with a Latin last name; though he grew up to learn Finnish and fully immerse himself in Finnish myth, he would adopt as his public Christian name a French form of that oh-so-common name,
Well, I certainly have no cause to object. Sibelius was certainly no ordinary John. He was the greatest composer to emerge from north of Europe. His symphonies, especially, rank him with Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and . . . arguably, no one else. Even Brahms and Schubert play second to Sibelius's muse.
Finland's traditional naming practices seem weird to us today. My great-grandfather, Abraham, was a Hautakoski (which means
grave rapids, or
cemetery brook). He married a woman named Anna and moved onto the family farm in Kaustinen. So, naturally, he became a Wirkkala! (Pronounce that, or, if you are in Finland, or me, spell that, with a V: Virkkala.) And it appears from Sibelius' great-grandfather's original name, Martinpoikka, that a Scandinavian-style naming system also played a part in the chaos of Finnish names. (My last name would be Ernipoikka, in that system.)
None of this strikes me as nearly as interesting as the Latvian system of naming. I have a friend who, when you address him, you call him simply
Oscar. But when you talk about him behind his back, you call him
Oscars. With an added
s! Latvia has a grammar of names.
In America, of course, this is all very alien. As Butch the boxer said,
This is America, honey. Our names don't mean shit.


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Organ Pipe Coral
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The rocky structure that make up coral reefs are actually a build-up of calcium secreted by coral polyps.
Pillar Coral
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Coral polyps can reproduce asexually, forming cloned buds that separate from the "parent." They can also release sperm and eggs into the ocean. Fertilized eggs develop into larva, which float off to start a new colony.
Pipe Coral
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Corals get their vibrant colors from the algae they host.
Cavernous Star Coral
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Have you seen any news on whether TUF 16 will air in the UK?
Looks like we could have two TUF series going on at once. *awaits complaints about something or other as usual*
MMA Officials London, Essex and East Anglia representative
More excited for TUF16 than the UKvsAUS one, the banter between Carwin/Nelson will be great.
There are a lot of horrible names for MMA shows (Season's Beatings and Cinco de Mayhem immediately come to mind)
But the Smashes is an AWESOME name for this season of TUF.
I gave up on actually watching TUF a long time ago, but the name is at least awesome.
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The Kills is an awesome band.
Bumpin this muthafucka up after seeing the indie flow chart thread... I myself have given up on hip hop for the past couple weeks b/c ive been tired of that shit. Yay for indie and rock overall.
Deltaspirit = Cold War Kids.
What the fuck are they even doing. I was on their last Robbers And Cowards like fucking 3 years ago.
Fuck I need to come back to indie.
That's some pretty decent shit. Who here listens to Ra Ra Riot?
deltaspirit=not even comparable to the coldwar kids. they have had a second album out for a while now..were the hell have you been?


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'Although the beloved blue and gold hasn't made its full, auspicious appearance across the region — flooding Western NY in Sabres jerseys and hockey fanatics — public opinion of the Sabres' prospects this season are unanimous. Fans see playoffs in the Sabres future, albeit 82 tough games and seven unpredictable months in the future. One 6-4 loss is small potatoes when you consider the full, and extensive, seasonal picture.'
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By Nick Patterson Herald Writer
EVERETT — The Everett AquaSox are out of their lull and back on top of the mountain.
Everett reclaimed sole possession of the top spot in the Northwest League as the Sox defeated the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 6-1 Sunday afternoon at Everett Memorial Stadium.
Everett and Salem-Keizer came into the game tied for the league's best record. But the Sox (17-7), who held the top spot most of the season before surrendering it temporarily to the Volcanoes (16-8), are once again alone atop the heap.
"You're always going to have lows and highs throughout the season," said Sox first baseman Justin Seager, who finished 3-for-4. "We're trying to minimize the lows as much as possible, obviously. Hopefully we're on the way back up and we'll stay up there for a while."
The Sox started the season 14-2 to announce their position as the league front-runners. But a recent four-game losing streak saw the Sox slip a game behind Salem-Keizer.
However, the Sox have now taken two straight from the Volcanoes to put their rough patch behind them.
"I think we're past that," Everett manager Rob Mummau said of the lull. "We'll see tomorrow. You're going to have ebbs and flows throughout the season. You just have to try and stay on that even keel throughout the season, not get too high or too low."
The Sox also moved three games ahead of Vancouver in the North Division's first-half standings after the Canadians fell 5-4 to Hillsboro in 19 innings Sunday. Fourteen games remain in the first half. The team that wins the first half earns a playoff berth.
Salem-Keizer, because it is in the South Division, is not competing with Everett for a playoff spot.
Rigoberto Garcia threw five-plus strong innings to earn the victory on the mound for Everett, improving his record to 4-0. The 19-year-old right-hander from the Dominican Republic breezed through five frames before finally giving up a run in the sixth. In 51/3 innings he allowed five hits, walked one and struck out seven.
"He was a solid," Mummau said of Garcia. "He just came in and threw a lot of strikes with his fastball. He had his slider working pretty well, too. He can command that down in the zone pretty well. It's great to see that from the young right-hander."
Jose Valdivia and Aaron Brooks closed out the game with 22/3 innings of scoreless relief. Brooks, a Mountlake Terrace native, retired all five batters he faced to end the game. He struck out a pair.
DJ Peterson added two hits and Reggie Lawson chipped in with a key two-run triple for Everett.
Salem-Keizer starting pitcher Joe Kurrasch was effective, striking out seven in five innings. However, he was victimized by one rough inning that gave the Sox control of the game.
"It was a good game," Seager said. "We're starting to swing the bat pretty well one through nine. Hopefully we'll get into a groove and keep on winning a couple games."
Everett opened the scoring in the bottom of the fourth. Jack Reinheimer and Seager led off with back-to-back singles, putting runners at first and second with nobody out. Peterson followed by grounding a ball right to the bag at third. However, Salem-Keizer third baseman Ryan Truntland inexplicably failed to step on third, then threw the ball away at first, allowing Reinheimer to score.
That opened the floodgates. Lawson ripped a triple to the deepest part of the park in center, driving home two runs. Then Carlton Tanabe lined a single to right-center to score Lawson, giving Everett a 4-0 lead. That proved more than enough for Everett's pitching staff.
Short hops
Everett outfielders made a pair of spectacular diving stops in the span of three pitches. Center fielder Michael Faulkner sprinted to his left and laid out fully to snag Tyler Horan's hard liner, robbing Horan of extra bases and ending the first inning. Then on the second pitch of the second inning, left fielder Phillips Castillo raced to his right to make a diving catch on Brian Ragira. … The middle of Salem-Keizer's batting order Sunday was brand new. Truntland, Horan and Ragira, who occupied the three, four and five spots in the Volcanoes' lineup, all just arrived from the San Francisco Giants' affiliate in the rookie Arizona League and were making their Northwest League debuts.


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Marilyn's Books, Hemingway's VacationBy Sadie Stein
- Hemingway sent this postcard to Gertrude Stein from Spain in 1924.
- A new version of "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" has removed all references to Santa's pipe.
- Just when you think you are too jaded to enjoy any more book arts and crafts … this.
- Happy Saint Crispin's Day.
- Jonathan Franzen's essay "House for Sale" has been adapted into a play and opened off-Broadway this week.
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Head west for the SloPig Madtown meat raffle: It's a pig deal
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Resolve Anger Quickly by Rick Warren If you are angry, be sure that it is not out of wounded pride or bad temper. Never go to bed angry – don't give the devil that sort of foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27 (PH) *** *** *** *** It's okay to be angry, but anger becomes wrong when it's not resolved quickly. The apostle Paul teaches, if you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin and do not stay angry all day. The Phillips translation says, "Never go to bed angry." That would keep a few of us up all ...Leer más »
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Choosing a Simpler Life by Rick Warren . . . a time to embrace and a time to refrain. Ecclesiastes 3:5 (NIV) *** *** *** *** You'd think that living in Southern California means I'm surrounded by people who live a laid-back lifestyle. The truth is just the opposite: Most of the people I know are trying to cram more and more into each day. For instance, a couple of years ago, I was with a group of friends driving down the interstate. At one point, I looked around and realized most of us were engaged in some ...Leer más »
Devotional Daily – The Witchcraft of Rebellion by Jon Walker
The Witchcraft of Rebellion by Jon Walker For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king. 1 Samuel 15:23 (NKJV) *** *** *** *** Today's guest devotional is provided by Jon Walker – Most of us would be shocked and angered if we found out a believer in our congregation was actively using a form of witchcraft to control people, places, things, and circumstances. In spite of our fear, we'd fight back once we learned that the ...Leer más »
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Let's talk about peer pressure.
I think it gets a bad rap. I'm actually a big fan of peer pressure.
It doesn't always involve doing something potentially dangerous or bad. Sometimes your friends just persuade you to do something different that turns out to be a great idea.
Like an impromptu road trip to suburban New Jersey. Sure, that doesn't sounds particularly enticing, but when there's home cooking, puppies, and sweatpants (NOT velour ones) at the end of that drive, it's pretty hard to see a downside.
There are only so many times that I can read about sweet or savory crunchy, creative, and satisfying homemade granola before I feel a pull to my kitchen. All of the sudden, I'm reaching for the oats and getting down to it.
I'm chalking the urge to make my own granola up to food blogger peer pressure. It's not that I'm anti-granola, it's just that I've been in a natural muesli phase for a couple of years now. Not that that's a real excuse.
Anyway, a peanut butter twist sealed the deal, and the result was a happy one.
A subtly sweet, nutty, crunchy granola made with natural sugars and organic oats hit all the marks. Thanks, peer pressure!
I feel a granola phase coming on…
Can't wait to make some savory granola next.
Peanut Butter and Date Granola
Inspired by this and this and this
– 1 cup of old fashioned rolled oats
– 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
– 1/2 cup wheat germ
– 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
– 2 tablespoons pepitas
– 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/2 cup peanut butter (I go for crunchy, but that's a personal choice)
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/2 cup dates
– 1 teaspoon water
Preheat oven to 150 C/300 F
Combine your oats, coconut, wheat germ, sunflower seeds , pepitas and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
Place dates in a food processor with a teaspoon of water and puree until a paste forms.
Heat honey and peanut butter together in a medium saucepan over a low heat until just melted together. Remove from heat.
Pour oat mixture into the peanut butter and honey and stir until all the oats are coated.
Add date paste and mix until well combined.
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until deep golden. It's ok if the mixture is still a little sticky at the end of that time, it will dry out. Let granola cool on the baking tray.
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Suspect Arrested in Double Murder
A suspect is in custody in the slaying of a mother and daughter who were killed when they went to feed a neighbor's cats in rural upstate New York.
State police say Friday that 32-year-old Dante Taylor of Rochester is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
He's accused of killing 54-year-old Terri Moulton and her 30-year-old daughter, Stacey Moulton, who investigators believe interrupted a burglary inside the home in Sodus, in Wayne County, Sunday.
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The former mayor of Helper, Dean Armstrong, 51, has been sentenced to house arrest, after pleading guilty to drunk driving.
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Kellie Pickler going on USO holiday tour
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Kellie Pickler continues to actively demonstrate her dedication to the troops. The country star is heading overseas on a USO holiday tour.
The dates and locations of her trek haven't been disclosed. But during her nine-day trip Kellie will make stops in two Persian Gulf countries, perform five shows, and visit with the troops stationed at the bases hosting her shows.
This is Pickler's seventh USO tour since she began volunteering with the organization in December 2007. Over the past six years, Kellie has made 75 appearances for the men and women in uniform, including performances, meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, and hospital visits; and has entertained more than 30-thousand troops in eight countries throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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Is this club still in existence, the contact details from the BJA are old .
Is this club still in existence, the contact details from the BJA are old .
They are now based at Ernest Bevan School in Wandsworth,not at Battersea Youth Center anymore.
Their instructor Eric Bonti is excellent.
Simon is correct - eric is an excellent and well educated coach with a very good attitude. Cant speak to say how good his club is
Also Darren Hawney
Location: BATTERSEA, LONDON
Training times: Men & Women Monday& Thursday 20:00 -
Men & Women Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00
Boys & Girls Monday& Wednesday& Thursday
Phone: 0208 871 8529
Contact name: DARREN HAUNEY/ ERIC BONTI
Email: email@example.com
Does anyone train with them , ive tried those contact details before and no one replys. Also do they only train during school term time
You can train with all the instructors there plus many more international level Judo players at The Budokwai in Gilston Road,Chelsea SW10
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Pellerin Collection of Franco-American SongMonday, August 8th, 2011
The UVM Libraries' Center for Digital Initiatives and the Vermont Folklife Center have created the Martha Pellerin Collection of Franco-American Song, an online database of French and English language songs. The collection is drawn from nine song-book manuscripts collected by Martha Pellerin that date to the mid-twentieth century, and a series of six interviews that Martha conducted with Alberta Gagné of Highgate, Vermont in 1998. The songs that make up the collection include traditional French Canadian materials, commercial popular songs from Canada, France and the United States, family songs, personal songs, bawdy songs, and religious songs.
The database is a collaborative project between the UVM Libraries' Center for Digital Initiatives and the Vermont Folklife Center. The original materials are from the Vermont Folklife Center's collection.
The fragile, hand written notebooks and audio recordings preserve music vitally important to each of the individuals who took the time to record them on paper or audio tape. These are songs that were shared socially and tied to the identities of the individual performers, their families, neighborhoods, ethnicity and the periods in time in which they were learned and sung. Whether they are songs that traveled from France to Quebec with the earliest Francophone settlers to North America or songs learned from the radio while driving between Highgate, VT and Montreal, these songs and the communal performances were a fundamental aspect of what it meant to be Franco-American in northern New England in the middle part of the twentieth century.


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It may be tiny, but it's mighty: The flax seed carries one of the biggest nutrient payloads on the planet. And while it's not technically a grain, it has a similar vitamin and mineral profile to grains, while the amount of fiber, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acids in flax leaves grains in the dust.

Additionally, flax seed is very low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people who limit their intake of starches and sugars. And its combination of healthy fat and high fiber content make it a great food for weight loss and maintenance -- many dieters have found that flax seed has been a key to keeping them feeling satisfied.

Flax Seed Nutrition

Yes, flax seed is high in most of the B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese, but this little seed is just getting started. There are three additional nutrient groups which flax seed has in abundance, and each has many benefits.

Flax Seed is Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids are a key force against inflammation in our bodies. Mounting evidence shows that inflammation plays a part in many chronic diseases including heart disease, arthritis, asthma, diabetes, and even some cancers. This inflammation is enhanced by having too little Omega-3 intake (such as in fish, flax, and walnuts), especially in relation to Omega-6 fatty acid intake (in oils such as soy and corn oil). In the quest to equalize the ratio of these two kinds of oils, flax seed can be a real help.

Most of the oil in flax seeds is alpha linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is an Omega-3 that is a precursor to the fatty acids found in salmon and other fatty cold-water fish (called EPA and DHA). Because not everyone is able to easily convert ALA into EPA and (especially) DHA, it is best not to rely solely on flax for your Omega-3 intake. However, ALA also has good effects of its own and definitely helps in the Omega 3/6 balance.

Flax Seed is High in Fiber: You'd be hard-pressed to find a food higher in fiber -- both soluble and insoluble -- than flax. This fiber is probably mainly responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effects of flax. Fiber in the diet also helps stabilize blood sugar, and, of course, promotes proper functioning of the intestines.

Flax Seed is High in Phytochemicals: Flax seed is high in phytochemicals, including many antioxidants. It is perhaps our best source of lignans, which convert in our intestines to substances that tend to balance female hormones. Lignans may promote fertility, reduce peri-menopausal symptoms, and possibly help prevent breast cancer. In addition, lignans may help prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Note that a) flax seeds need to be ground to make the nutrients available (otherwise they just "pass through") and b) flax seed oil alone contains neither the fiber nor the phytochemicals of whole flax seed meal.

Flax Seed Safety and Side Effects

Concerns about flax seed revolve around four potential issues. However, remember that a lot of research about the wonders of flax show little or no problems from eating it – to the contrary, it has shown many benefits.

Big Fiber Load: Since flax has such a high fiber content, it's best to start with a small amount and increase slowly; otherwise, cramping and a "laxative effect" can result. People with irritable bowel syndrome may have an especially strong reaction to it and should be extra-careful.

More about Fiber, including Tips to Prevent Problems

Oxidation/Rancidity: The oil in flax is highly unsaturated. This means that it is very prone to oxidation (rancidity) unless it is stored correctly. The very best way is nature's own storage system –- within the seed. Flax seeds not exposed to large amounts of heat stay safe to eat for at least a year. However, flax meal, and especially flax oil, are a different story. The meal, stored away from heat and light, will keep fresh for a few months, and the oil must be protected by refrigeration in dark containers, preferably being consumed within a few weeks of opening.

Actually, the surprising thing about flax is not that the oils go rancid, but that they don't go rancid as quickly as we would think, considering how unsaturated they are. The oils are quite stable when the seeds are used in baked foods, for example. Researchers theorize that this is due to the high levels of antioxidants in the seeds.

Hormonal Effects: Lignans contain phytoestrogens. Although research has shown them to be beneficial so far, it is unknown what effect high doses of phytoestrogens might have.

Cyanide: Like many other foods (cashews, some beans, and others), flax contains very small amounts of cyanide compounds, especially when consumed raw. Heat, especially on dry flax seeds, breaks these compounds down. However, our bodies have the capacity to neutralize a certain amount of these compounds, and the U.S. government agencies say that 2 tablespoons of flaxseed (~3 T of flax meal) is certainly safe and is probably an "effective dose" for health purposes. Various researchers who have used up to 6 daily tablespoons of the seed in different studies indicate that the amount they were using was safe.

Where Can I Buy Flax Seeds?

Both brown and golden varieties of flax seeds are becoming easier to find, especially in health food stores. If you can't find them near you, try the links here: Where to Find Flax Seeds. The two varieties have similar nutrient composition. They are sold both in bulk and in packages.

Is Flax Meal the Same as Flax Seeds?

Whole flax seed stays fresh for up to a year if stored correctly. However, they will go rancid more quickly after being ground up into meal. For this reason, many people choose to buy whole flax seed and grind it into meal themselves (this takes seconds in a blender or coffee grinder). If you do purchase the meal, follow these guidelines:

Purchase from a source where you're sure there is rapid turnover.

Ideally, the meal should be refrigerated at the store.

The bag should be opaque as light will accelerate the meal going rancid. The quick rancidity is due to the high-fat content of flax seeds.

Vacuum-packed packaging is the best because it prevents the meal from having contact with oxygen before opening.

If you question how long the flax meal has been on the shelves or how it has been stored, it is recommended that you purchase whole flax seed and grind it yourself. It's also less expensive this way. Any time you taste flax meal that is at all bitter, throw it away. It should be mildly nutty tasting, and not at all harsh.

How Do You Store Flax Seeds?

Whole flax seed should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place. Many people choose to store it in the refrigerator or freezer to be on the safe side. Flax meal should be stored in the freezer and used up within a few weeks.

Tips for Using Flax Seed

Drink plenty of water. There is so much soluble fiber in flax that it is important to drink plenty of water when eating flax products, otherwise, constipation may result.

Remember to start slowly if you aren't used to a high-fiber diet.

If you purchase the whole seeds, you need to grind them up to get the benefit.

Flax is often used as an egg substitute in baked goods for people who can't or choose not to eat eggs. This is because of the soluble fiber, which adds structure to the food.

About 2/3 to 3/4 cup of flax seed yields 1 cup of flax meal. With my grinder, it's 3/4 cup, and my recipes reflect this.

Flax Recipes and Serving Suggestions

If you're not sure how to start incorporating flax seeds into your diet, try the suggestions below:

Raw or toasted: Sprinkle over cottage cheese, ricotta, yogurt, breakfast cereal; put in shakes (thickens them somewhat)

Cooked in a hot cereal: For example, try Hot Flax Peanut Butter Cereal

Cooked into other foods: For example, meatloaf, meatballs, or casseroles.

In baked goods: Add a few tablespoons to any recipe, or try the following, which rely on flax as a flour:

Flax Seed Focaccia Bread

Chelsie's Cranberry Cinnamon Muffins

Almond Flax "Doughnut" Muffins

Flax Seed Pizza Crust

Miracle Brownies

Garlic Parmesan Flax Seed Crackers

Easy Ways to Get Flax Into Your Diet


description: September 20, 2005—Katrina was perhaps the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history. How did it form?

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At 6:10 am on Monday, August 29th, a category 4 hurricane named Katrina made landfall on the Louisiana coast, laying waste to everything in its path.
Where did this catastrophic storm come from?
On August 24th, the temperature of the ocean off the coast of the Bahamas hovered around 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Warm, moist air was rising from the ocean surface.
As the air rose, it condensed to form a system of thunderstorms.
This condensation releases heat, which warms the cool air of the atmosphere, causing it to rise.
As that air rises, more warm, moist air from the ocean takes its place.
This creates a cycle which continuously moves heat from the ocean to the atmosphere.
The motion creates a pattern of wind that begins to circulate and forms a center.
Occasionally, one such spinning wheel of thunderstorms gathers strength, feeding on moisture and heat.
When the winds of Tropical Depression Twelve hit 39 mph, Tropical Storm Katrina was born.
Most severe tropical storms spin out their lives uneventfully in the open sea.
Some, like Katrina, are destined for landfall.
She moved slowly - sometimes as slow as six miles per hour - but she was getting stronger and heading toward Florida.
Katrina was only a category 1 hurricane when it glanced off the Florida coast and spun out into the Gulf of Mexico.
In the Gulf, the water hit a steamy 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
These warmer waters caused Katrina to grow even more intense.
After three days swirling over the warm waters of the Gulf, Katrina grew to a Category 5 hurricane, with winds whipping at a sustained 160 mph.
Before it would make landfall, Katrina would be downgraded to a category 4, but that was little consolation.
With sustained winds near 155 mph, and a storm surge over 20 feet high, Katrina was still the most destructive storm to hit the area in 36 years.
Once over land, Katrina dealt a mighty and devastating blow to Louisiana and Mississippi
At the same time, robbed of the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the storm began to weaken.
12 hours after landfall, Katrina was no longer a hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of only 65 mph.
A few short hours later, the only thing left of Katrina…
…was the destruction in her wake.


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Therapy is a process that many people are reluctant to try, but then see the value and improvement in their lives. Being able to talk to someone that can help you discover new ideas and more about yourself and your life goals can be of huge benefit when you can receive feedback to help you make choices. I can help you begin this journey toward a more fulfilling life.


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'"A lot of friends, when I left Buffalo, told me they thought I was going to be done," Barnaby said. "They were being honest. Leaving Buffalo was probably the hardest move I ever had to make. I showed I could do things. Proving people wrong is one of the greatest things you can do in the world. When people think you're down and out and you come back, that's such a great feeling."'
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GSA's Chief Architect Ed Feiner To Retire
January 10, 2005
Contact: Andrea Johnson Stewart (202) 501-1231
Washington, DC—F. Joseph Moravec, Commissioner of the U.S. General Services' Public Buildings Service, today announced that Chief Architect Ed Feiner is retiring after a distinguished 35-year federal career.
"Ed has been a passionate and effective advocate for design excellence in the public realm," said Moravec. "His commitment to the proposition that our public buildings should reflect America's highest ideals has helped GSA become one of the Nation's premier patrons of architecture."
Feiner was instrumental in the creation of GSA's award-winning Design Excellence program. His efforts elevated the profile of design in public buildings and led to the selection of many of the country's most talented architects, engineers and artists for federal building construction and renovation projects over the past decade.
Moravec indicated that the agency has begun a national search for a new Chief Architect who will continue GSA's commitment to design and construction excellence and best value for the American taxpayer. He said, "We will bring the best talent we can to GSA to continue the strong work that has become the hallmark of our Design Excellence program. We have created a state of the art federal program at GSA and we are determined to stay at the head of the pack."
GSA is a centralized, federal procurement, property management and policy agency, created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. GSA acquires, on behalf of federal agencies, office space, equipment, telecommunications, information technology, supplies and services. It also plays a key role in developing and implementing government-wide policies. GSA's 13,000 associates provide services and solutions for the office operations of more than one million federal workers in more than 8,000 buildings the government owns and leases in 2,000 U.S. communities.


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Out-of-the-way storage
Are all those cardboard boxes in the corner of your garage driving you crazy? Holiday decorations, camping gear, seasonal clothing and extra bedding take up valuable space. And who can tell one brown box from another?
We've designed this system to get all that stuff up and out of the way and into unclaimed space near your garage ceiling. We built this handy system around special reinforced plastic totes that hang from carriages made from 2x4s and plywood strips. In this article, we'll show you how to assemble these simple carriages, align them perpendicular to the ceiling joists, then anchor them into place with lag screws. It's that easy. Add labels to the sides of the totes and you can tell at a glance where to find that long-term storage item. You can build and install the carriages in an afternoon and start organizing right away!
If you don't have unused space above the garage door, you can install this system just about anywhere. However, keep the totes at least 2 ft. from light fixtures, door springs and garage door openers.
The special reinforced totes we used (available from internet suppliers like usplastic.com, simplastics.com and others) are a bit stronger than those you'll find at home centers or department stores. The reinforced rims on these containers will support weights of 35 lbs. or more, which is perfect for lightweight storage. And the totes will be easy enough to lift into place while you're standing on a ladder. To be on the safe side, the total weight of all the totes shouldn't exceed 210 lbs., so find a different place to store books and heavy hardware. Custom plastic lids are also available for dust-free storage.
If you use other types of containers, measure the rims carefully and adjust the bottom flange width to assure full support. And no matter what joist spacing you find (24 in. or 16 in.), be sure to fasten the carriages with at least four lag screws.
Before you order your totes, measure the height above your garage door and find totes that'll work. Our 13-in.-deep totes required 18 in. of clearance, including the carriages. For lower clearances, you can buy totes that are 8 and 10 in. deep but with the same top size.
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Feminism | Posted by Julie Z on 03/21/2012
The Truth About Fat
I can honestly say I'm sick of hearing about, talking about and thinking about fat. And yet it's everywhere – whether it's the fear-mongering headlines that claim our country has been consumed by an obesity epidemic or if it's the innumerable magazine articles written on the newest get-thin-quick scheme, it's undeniable that over the years, our society has become obsessed with fat. But despite the often one-sided, overwhelmingly negative attitude our country has towards fat, the question remains: what is the true nature of fat as an issue of health?
As a feminist, I've always felt that the way our society views fat on the individual level is seriously messed up (i.e. unrealistic standards set for women's bodies) But I'd never spent much time thinking about how fat is framed …


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Bruno Mars and Ne-Yo wrote songs for new 98 Degrees album
Listen to Bruno Mars on iHeartRadio | Listen to Ne-Yo on iHeartRadio | Listen to 98 Degrees on iHeartRadio
Bruno Mars and Ne-Yo have both penned songs for 98 Degrees' comeback album 2.0. The former boy band tells MTV that they enlisted the Grammy winners not because of their reputations, but because band members connected with the songs the hit makers wrote.
Nick Lachey says Bruno's track is "the sexiest song on the album." That song sits alongside "Microphone," the single 98 Degrees dropped earlier this month that made headlines for its sexually suggestive lyrics.
Since then, they've released the considerably less racy love song "Impossible Things."
The group's new album will be out on May 7th, ahead of their summer tour with New Kids On The Block and Boyz II Men.
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Human Capital Management: FAQ's
- Is HCM accessible if an employee is off the Case campus?
- Yes, the HCM PeopleSoft system is accessible anywhere you can
access the Internet.
- Is there a certain browser I should be using?
- We suggest Internet Explorer as the preferred browser.
- How will I access the system?
- PeopleSoft is a web based system. This allows you to access the system
using a URL. You will type the HCM URL into the address bar of your web
browser. You can log on with your Case Network ID and password.
- What if when I type in my active Case Network ID and password and it
doesn't work?
- If your Case network ID is active, please call the help desk at
If you need to activate your Case Network ID please use the ITS website.


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A 'window' I'd like to see
OK, it's crunch time. At the end of the week, you should be in Columbus, Ohio, at Ohio Linux Fest — if you're going to a Linux show before the year's out, make it this one. This is the last big show on the North American continent until SCALE in January. At OLF, Bradley Kuhn and Cathy Malmrose are keynoting — along with Jon "maddog" Hall — so you'll not want to miss that (especially Cathy — Go ZaReason!).
When it comes to windows, this is one window I've been expecting for quite some time, and it looks like it's almost here.
GIMP 2.7.3 adds the long awaited single-window mode, according to an article by Michael Reed in Linux Journal today.
At the moment, GIMP 2.7 is part of the development branch, so the feature won't hit most distro repositories for a couple of months, according to the article. For the brave souls out there who want to try it now, this means that you'll have to build it yourself (he says, backing away slowly).
"It's a shame, in a way, because the new window mode might be viewed as a ease of use feature that less advanced users would appreciate," Reed writes in his article.
Not to worry, Michael: I can wait until this single-window version is released for the mere mortals among us. According to Reed, a link in his article points to a page that has GIMP version 2.8 arriving sometime around November.
So, this is one window I can truly embrace. Thanks, GIMP folks.
This blog, and all other blogs by Larry the Free Software Guy and Larry Cafiero, are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs CC BY-NC-ND license. In short, this license allows others to download this work and share it with others as long as they credit me as the author, but others can't change it in any way or use it commercially.
(Larry Cafiero is one of the founders of the Lindependence Project and has just started developing software in his new home office. Watch this space.)
September 6, 2011 at 8:17 am
I'm a big fan of GIMP's multi-window mode, but am glad that they're almost done with single-window-mode for those fotochop enthusiasts that want to migrate.
I'm glad that the option to use multiple or single windows is there, because personally, I can't stand single-window mode and like everything floating around. Combined with the "Always on Top" property, I can place and move stuff around as I like.


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Fox Business' Francis Ignores Economic Reality Of Abolishing Corporate Taxes
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Fox Business anchor Melissa Francis suggested that the United States should eliminate the corporate tax because "companies don't pay taxes, their customers do" -- a statement of considerable debate among economists -- while overlooking potential revenue losses and negative economic effects if the tax were abolished.
In the Bulls & Bears segment, Francis claims that the burden of taxes levied on corporations is ultimately shifted to consumers. While economists have long realized that tax incidence can fall to other parties as Francis described, they are unable to agree who truly bears the burden for corporate taxes. From a New York Times article explaining the corporate tax debate:
Economists are divided on the issue. Some (including Gregory Mankiw) are persuaded that the corporate income tax ultimately falls mainly on labor, rather than on the presumably wealthier owners of capital. One can actually make a case for cutting the tax in the name of a more progressive income-tax structure, which should appeal to voters and politicians left of center.
Other economists, including the authors of the surveys cited above (Jane Gravelle, Jennifer Gravelle and Thomas Hungerford), are persuaded by the available empirical evidence on the five factors I note that the burden of the corporate tax ultimately rests mainly on the owners of capital. That also appears to be the operative assumption of the Congressional Budget Office, the Treasury and other agencies when they analyze the distributional impact of various forms of taxation. (The New York Times, 7/23/10)
While Francis never acknowledges this reality, more important is the fact that she completely overlooks the potential revenue loss from abolishing corporate taxes, claiming "the government doesn't need any more of your money." According to analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the corporate income tax is the third largest single tax contributor to the federal budget:
(Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 8/20/12)
Abolishing the corporate income tax, a small percentage compared to revenue raised by income and payroll taxes, would still result in a substantial loss (about $184 billion in 2011 according to the graph above). Francis never addressed how to account for this lost revenue, which could negatively affect economic growth. The Financial Times further elaborates on potential revenue losses and negative economic effects:
But lowering the corporate tax rate is expensive - each percentage point reduction would cut revenues by about $120bn over 10 years. Scaling back the three largest corporate tax expenditures to pay for a cut could increase the cost of capital, thereby reducing investment and growth. (Financial Times, 9/17/12)
The share of federal revenues accounted for by the corporate tax has been on a consistent decline since the 1950s, made up for by increases in payroll tax revenues:
(Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 8/20/12)
While increasing payroll taxes may help offset corporate tax revenues, the net effect on the economy could be largely negative. As previous Media Matters research points out, many economists believe that low payroll taxes will lead to jobs and economic growth.
Instead, many economists who are in favor of abolishing corporate taxes on efficiency grounds recommend abolishing preferential taxation of capital gains in order to make up for revenue shortfalls. However, given the right-wing media's unabashed defense of low capital gains tax rates, it is unlikely that would enter the discussion.
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Maureen Hernandez - from Miami, FL
If your cake tiers are level, then you only need to measure a single dowel rod, cut it, and then use it as the guide to cut the rest of your dowel rods down to size. For larger cakes with multiple tiers, I like to use larger plastic dowel rods in the larger base layers. I cut them wiht a serrated knife. For smaller tiered cakes, I will use wood or bamboo dowel rods, which I cut with strong kitchen shears. I don't recommend using straws in place of actual dowel rods. Straws are flimsy and unreliable, and after you spend all that time constructing and decorating a tiered cake, you'll want the assurance that your dowels are strong enough to support it.


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By Rick Steves
You may think that the endless security lines at the airport are torturous — but they are child's play compared with what heretics and criminals faced in the Middle Ages.
Medieval torture was used both to extract confessions and to punish the convicted before execution. Torturers had a huge toolkit with which to practice their bleak black art.
Nowadays, ridiculous torture exhibits are cleverly marketed all over Europe. They're equipped with scary and gory gear, but most of it isn't genuine.
The purveyors make lots of money by appealing to the lowest desires of dumbed-down travelers willing to pay $15 to ponder the creative ways in which people have maimed and mutilated others through the ages.
But in a handful of places, more thoughtful displays can be an insightful (if creepy) window into medieval criminal justice.
At the Tower of London, for example, instructive exhibits re-create the Tower's bloody history of torture and execution.
Standing high above the rest of old London, the Tower was a gleaming reminder of the monarch's absolute power over his subjects. If you made the wrong move here, you could be feasting on roast boar in the Banqueting Hall one night and chained to the walls of the prison the next.
If you visit the Tower of London, be sure to take one of the included tours, led by a Beefeater guide who tells the tower's history with macabre enthusiasm.
The Medieval Crime Museum in Rothenburg, Germany, specializes in everything connected to medieval criminal justice: the police, criminal law and instruments of punishment and execution.
In the Middle Ages, European courts considered torture to be a legitimate way of extracting confessions, names of accomplices or the details of a plot, typically relating to the crime of treason against a king or nobleman.
When it came to the Inquisition, the Catholic Church saw deviations from its doctrines as treason against God — the King of Kings — and in that way justified its own use of torture.
In southwest France, the fortress called Maison Forte de Reignac is scenically tucked into a rock face high above the Vezere River.
Seen from the outside, you wouldn't suspect that its rooms catalog more than 60 instruments of torture. On view is an "iron maiden," a coffin-shaped box lined with iron spikes. A variant was the torture chair, covered in spikes.
This harsh medieval justice was tinged with superstition. Petty sinners were publicly humiliated: Bakers who turned out undersized loaves were consigned to ridicule in the baker's chair — a too-small metal chair.
An iron mask with a mouth clamp stilled the tongues of libelers and nags. Drunkards were outfitted in a barrel and made to parade up and down the streets to proclaim their sorry ways.
More serious offenders would be dragged to the churchyard to face a "trial by ordeal." To decide their guilt or innocence, alleged criminals might be forced to grab a red-hot iron or pull a stone from a cauldron of boiling water.
If they were unharmed, they were innocent. If it hurt like heck, they were really punished — whipped, tortured, locked into wooden stocks or pillories, or simply executed.
Today's tourists will encounter stocks and pillories set up as props for photo ops — a far cry from their original punitive purpose.
A fortress, Belgium's grim and sturdy Gravensteen, was designed in 1180 by its prince to intimidate the citizens of Ghent.
What do these displays (and our fascination with them) say about humankind? Medieval or modern, human cruelty and torture haven't gone away.
Today, although 146 members of the United Nations have ratified an international convention against torture, it is practiced around the globe.


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Or setup VLAN on one switch as said earlier.
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Från: Martin Holst [mailto:mail at martinh dot dk]
Skickat: den 26 april 2004 13:04
Till: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
Ämne: [m0n0wall] Re: Firewall LAN -> LAN?
A sugggestion: If you just want firewalling between a few computers or a
few groups of computers in the same subnet, how about bridging?
Bridge e.g. LAN, OPT1 and OPT2. They'll all use the same subnet,
DHCP-server and so on - but you'll have the possibility of setting up
firewalling between them.
AFAIK there's no limit to how many interfaces you can bridge. So you can
basically have as many transparently separated groups as you have inside
Only problem is that you'll need a switch for each group.
One last thing...
If I were to setup separate VLANs on our switch would the traffic then
get routed through m0n0?
Travis Bell
Hosting. Simplified.
On 23-Apr-04, at 10:44 AM, Christiaens Joachim wrote:
> You could try /32 subnetting on all hosts, which means that packets
> will
> pass by the gateway for every other host. You will need another DHCP
> for
> that and I don't know if it 'll work :)
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Shoitsu said to Chizen:In the school of the ancestral teachers, we point directly to the human mind. Verbal explanations and illustrative devices actually miss the point.Not falling into seeing and hearing, not following sound or form, acting freely in the phenomenal world, sitting and lying in the heap of myriad forms, not involved with phenomena in breathing out, not bound to the clusters and elements of existence in breathing in, the whole world is the gate of liberation. All worlds are true reality.A universal master knows what it comes to, the moment it is raised. How will beginners and latecomers come to grips with it?If you don't get it yet, for the time being we open up a pathway in the gateway of the secondary truth. Speak out where there is nothing to say; manifest form in the midst of formlessness.During your daily activities responding to circumstances in the realm of distinctions, don't think of getting rid of anything. Don't understand it as a hidden marvel - with no road of reason, no flavor, day and night, forgetting sleep and food, keep those sayings in mind.If you still don't get it, we go on to speak of the tertiary, expounding mind and nature, speaking of mystery and marvel. One atom contains the cosmos, one thought pervades everywhere. Thus an ancient said:"Infinite lands and worlds with no distinctions between self and others, ten ages past and present are never apart from this moment of thought."
Maneesha, the whole point of Zen, its whole philosophy, its whole theology, is contained in the present moment. If you can stay in the present moment, the doors of wisdom will open on their own. In a thousand ways the same thing has been said, again and again: This moment contains everything - the whole universe - past, present and future. This moment is all. If we can enter into this moment's reality, we will be entering the very center of the universe, the very source of life.
Zen's interest is not in gods, not in paradises. Its interest is absolutely life, known in its eternity, with all its joys and celebrations. It is a religion of celebration. It is not sad, serious. Because it is not going to achieve anything, it cannot fail. Its victory is absolutely certain because what it is seeking is already there within you. It is everybody's life source. Combined, it becomes the life source of the whole universe. We are just small branches coming out of the universal source.
The moment you realize your universality, all your anxieties appear to be so trivial, so tiny.just the very realization of your eternity makes them disappear, they become shadows. The moment you realize your life source, they lose their reality. In other words your anxieties, your problems and your anguish are real if you don't know yourself. That is your life, if you don't know your life source.
What has come to be known as existentialism in the West must have preceded Gautam Buddha in the East. Existentialism says life is nothing but anguish, anxiety, angst; it has no meaning. There is only failure; that is your destiny. It gives a very dark color, a very negative approach, to existence. Listening to the modern existentialists one can only feel that perhaps suicide is the only way out. Life in every possible way is going to be full of anxiety.
My own understanding is that before the time of Gautam Buddha there must have been the same kind of feeling in the East, that life is meaningless. I know the names of at least three people who were very famous in those days, but all their literature has been destroyed because their whole point of view was against life. One was Sanjay Belattiputta, another was Ajit Keshkambal, and the third was Gosal. These three people were as intelligent as any Gautam Buddha. But they preached that life is meaningless; all the meaning that you give to it is your imagination. It is just a hope that keeps you going on, through all the sufferings, through all the meaningless incidents. And from the cradle to the grave, you will not find a single place where you can rest. It is just restlessness.


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Republican congressional candidate Gary DeLong ripped the cell phone from the hand of a Democratic Party tracker who was recording him Friday night at the end a candidate forum, leading to a scuffle.
The tracker, a young woman, was recording the Long Beach City Councilman's every move with her cell phone as he greeted members of the audience at Cal State Long Beach as the event drew to a close.
Campaign trackers such are often used to record footage of candidates that could be used by a political party. The Democratic tracker has been attending DeLong's public appearances for nearly three weeks to record him on video, one DeLong supporter said.
Supporters called the woman's actions "stalking," and after DeLong took the phone from her Friday, they stepped in to block her access to the councilman.
After taking the phone to two members of the League of Women Voters, which was sponsoring the forum, the woman grabbed her phone from DeLong and continued recording.
DeLong had a brief exchange with the woman, who only replied "I don't work for Sen. Alan Lowenthal," referring to the Democratic state senator who is DeLong's opponent and was also at Friday's forum.
She added: "This is a public space, I have the right to record," before DeLong went to Lowenthal asking him to intervene.
Lowenthal seemed to want nothing to do with the situation at hand, replying, "I do not employ her."
He also added that the Republican Party has trackers that had done the same to him in two press conferences this week.
DeLong replied, "I am disappointed, Alan."
The woman continued recording, fighting DeLong's supporters for access, and at one point, a female supporter held up a jacket to prevent the women from filming DeLong, as he shook hands and spoke with various constituents.
The contest between DeLong and Democratic state Sen. Alan Lowenthal for the newly formed 47 th Congressional District has become the most heated and closely watched contest in Long Beach. The district encompasses most of the city and western portions of Orange County.
Before the confrontation, it was a full house at the debate, which took place at the Pointe at the Pyramid at CSULB and was sponsored by the League of Women Voters, California State Long Beach and University of California Los Angeles.
During the 1 1/2-hour debate, Lowenthal made it clear that a vote for Delong would be a step in the wrong direction, telling the audience that the change led by President Barack Obama is the direction the country needs to be going in.
"We are moving in the right direction," he said. "It is not the time to turn around."
Lowenthal conceded that his rival held socially moderate views on issues such as gay marriage, and that DeLong doesn't support repealing President Barack Obama's health care law, but said, "He is running as a Republican and will be one more vote for the party leadership."
DeLong insisted that he was a "maverick" not bound to the opinions of his party, such as Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio.
"I am pro-choice, they are pro-life," he said. "I support gay marriage, they don't. They are many things that I disagree with the Republican party on, but my job isn't to agree with the party, it is to support the constituents of the 47th District."
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Azealia Banks goes After T.I. & wife Tiny
Listen to Azealia Banks on iHeartRadio | Listen to T.I. on iHeartRadio
Azealia Banks and T.I. are in a nasty social media feud, with Banks taking the first shot at T.I.'s wife Tiny.
Banks, no stranger to Twitter controversies, fired off the first shot on Twitter Monday night, writing, "U want no mediocre but … Have you seen your wife?"
The tweet, which Banks later deleted, was a reference to T.I.'s new single "No Mediocre."
Tiny then seemingly responded on Instagram, posting a meme that said, "I mean damn b*tch … Can't you ever just worry bout yourself?"
On Tuesday morning, T.I. also got involved via Instagram, threatening to "end" Banks if she insulted his family.
His post read, "U musty-mouthed-thot-bot-bad-body-syphilis-lipped-rectum-vomit-unimportant-ugggggly-monstrosity-of-a-m*****-a** B*****!!!!!! If u speak ill of my family again….. I WILL END YOU!!!!!! #OnPHIL #OnDOE#NoBuuulllsh*t people fall down stairs daily…. U better watch yo step,u ungly-a** Gremlin-baby#nerveofdisCretin #f***outtahea."
At around the same time, Banks unloaded a lengthy string of tweets, saying:
yea i shouldn't of said it, BUT SO WHAT, IT WAS FUNNY, really had to take it to threats?
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) June 17, 2014
Banks also called out T.I., who has been to jail on drug and gun charges, as a "statistic."
you've already been to jail for drugs and guns, your wife can't read… can you be more of a statistic?
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) June 17, 2014
Among the insults she hurled were "you've already been to jail for drugs and guns, your wife can't read… can you be more of a statistic?" and "n***** really do be hella p****. u went to jail a million times for guns and drugs and are gonna turn around and threaten some girl."
Banks rant ended when she finally declared:
ok ok ok ok. its over.
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) June 17, 2014
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Legal Hissy Articles
Celebrity legal battles.
The case of Swift v Kanye?
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Will Taylor Swift sue Kanye West? His wife revealed in her GQ interview that her lawyers had already sent him a warning to try and shut down the release of that video. Full Story
Amber & Johnny: no hearing tomorrow?
All eyes will be on Amber Heard and Johnny Depp in court tomorrow at the restraining order hearing. Or at least they were supposed to, until our eyes got stolen by Swoki, and, oh yeah, Johnny doesn't want to show up. Full Story
Amber & Johnny: pre-hearing update
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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are due in court on Friday for a restraining order hearing. Late last week it was reported that Laura Wasser, Johnny's lawyer, wanted to depose Amber and her witness ahead of the court date. Full Story
Amber Heard vs Johnny, Doug, and 20 John Does
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Last week, Johnny Depp's comedian friend, Doug Stanhope, wrote an article published at The Wrap accusing Amber Heard Full Story
Amber Heard goes to the police
Yesterday I posted about Johnny Depp's friend, Doug Stanhope, who wrote an essay for The Wrap defending Johnny and accusing Amber Heard of blackmailing Johnny and making up the entire mess that we've all been watching for a week now. Click here Full Story
Passive Aggressive Boy Sh-t starring Sean Penn and Lee Daniels
Last year, Lee Daniels, while defending Terrence Howard, told The Hollywood Reporter that Terrence's misogynistic reputation was not unlike Marlon Brando's or Sean Penn's. Then Sean Penn decided to sue Lee for $10 million for defamation. And Lee was like, f-ck you, everybody's heard all the stories about what you did to Madonna. Full Story
The Honest Formula
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You know where we are with The Honest Company? They have so many lawsuits that Racked catalogued them -- read it here. There've been serious complaints about the sunscreen, shampoo and body wash, laundry detergent, and now organic baby formula. Full Story
Leo's lawyers work fast
Yesterday I wrote about Leonardo DiCaprio and Don's Plum, the film he shot almost 20 years ago with his boys Tobey Maguire and Kevin Connolly that he and Tobey had blocked from North America. Click here for a refresher. As mentioned, the filmmaker decided to make Don's Plum available online for free. Full Story
Jared Leto vs TMZ
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Actually, that's an incomplete title. The complete title should be: Jared Leto vs TMZ over Taylor Swift How much do you think Taylor loves that Jared Leto is getting legal with TMZ because of her? Jared is insisting that it's more about "morality" but, come on, isn't this about her? Or, more specifically, what he said about her? A quick recap: TMZ posted a video earlier this week of Jared in a studio judgy-momming Taylor's music. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
The Golden Globe nominations are coming on Thursday, exactly one month before the show on January 10, 2016. Lee Daniels could be there to represent Empire. Can someone please invite Sean Penn too?
As you recall, Lee namechecked Sean in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter a few months ago when answering a question about Terrence Howard's reputation. Click here for a refresher. And after all that's been written about Sean Penn over the years, after all the times we've heard about his violent and fisty ways, he decides it's Lee Daniels he wants to go after? Sean Penn is suing Lee for defamation.
On Thursday, Lee countered with a motion to dismiss the suit, with his lawyers writing that he refuses to be intimidated and that what he said is protected by free speech. Lee's motion also cites a number of published articles referring to Sean's "Horrifying History of Alleged Abuse".
"With fame, money and high-priced legal counsel, Penn has the power to buy most things. Fortunately for Daniels, the First Amendment is not for sale. Penn's complaint is merely a blunt force instrument wielded in an attempt to control the narrative of his life and to expunge the alleged misdeeds sensationalized in the press for decades. While Penn may have personally experienced the challenged statement as offensive, he must now demonstrate that the statement is reasonably susceptible to a defamatory meaning. He has not, and cannot. The challenged statement is constitutionally protected opinion, and New York courts have repeatedly emphasized the need to summarily reject defamation claims brought to bully those who dare exercise their constitutional right of free speech."
Did Sean Penn expect Lee Daniels to put his head down and apologise?
Is he prepared to go to trial and have a court analyse Lee's comments, and offer proof that before Lee made those comments, his public image was pristine? Show me, is what Lee Daniels is telling him, chest out, arms wide open.
Yours in gossip,
What happens when Calvin Harris gets mad
About a month ago, it was reported that Calvin Harris allegedly hit up a low budget massage shoppe in LA and people wondered whether or not he was getting a rub'n'tug. Click here for a refresher. The other day, Radar Online, mostly full of sh-t, claimed that Taylor Swift broke up with him because of that visit. Full Story


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im using the gui version of the hydra bruteforcer
my Problem
hydra tells my its connected to the host and tested my list of passwords over a defined user but
i had for a test a known user selected and the password is in the list....
Hydra finished the session with no success ....
The Forum was for the test attacked has no capcha or another technics.
the settings was http+get
i think is my problem is thats hydra cant locate the logon site for the Forum
when i give hydra the detailed address for the Forum with /index.php
tells me via verbose failed connected to host.
but when i give only the adress of the host Example Web Page his will connecting to the host and "works" with no hits by known logon : pass combinations.
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MARSHFIELD, MA -- Rejoice! This small suburban Massachusetts community has lifted its 32-year ban on coin-operated videogames. During a recent town meeting, residents voted 203-175 to overturn the bylaw.
The law, adopted in 1982, went into effect in 1983 after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case, and it created a major controversy, at the time. Enacted at the height of the video boom, proponents of the law claimed that such games as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong led to heinous societal ills, among them drug addiction, truancy, gambling and loitering.
Several attempts to repeal the law over the years failed, most notably in 1994, and again in 2011.


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LONG BEACH - The Long Beach Unified School District today is expected to ratify a new contract with its teachers union after nearly two years of negotiations.
The contract agreement is a compromise over health care benefits, which has become a growing issue across the state as cash-strapped school districts struggle with the rising costs of employee health care.
The agreement would also save the district's Head Start preschool program, which was slated to be cut next year in a round of budget reductions. Under the new agreement, Head Start teachers will take an 11-day pay reduction in order to keep the program.
The Board of Education and the Teachers Association of Long Beach are both expected to ratify the contract at the regular board meeting.
LBUSD officials said the plan addresses the escalating costs of health care while saving the district about $1.5 million in 2013 through health plan adjustments.
LBUSD teachers currently pay no monthly premiums on their health insurance. The district pays up to $21,862 a year in health benefits for a teacher under the most expensive family plan.
TALB and the LBUSD have been in contract negotiations for 20 months but hit a stalemate on health care benefits.
Under the tentative agreement, the school district's maximum contributions for medical premiums would be set at 100 percent of the most expensive plan for employees that goes into effect Jan. 1.
If the cost of the health plans goes up in 2014, the school district contribution would cover up to 3.5 percent of the increase. Employees would pay any premium hike beyond that.
The school district had previously proposed a maximum employer contribution cap of no more than 95 percent of the 2012 premium costs of the most expensive plans. However, the proposal drew backlash from employees who said the plan would cost some families hundreds of dollars each month.
Both parties have said they are glad to have reached a tentative agreement.
The board meets at 5 p.m. today at 1515 Hughes Way.
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The Great Gatsby, one of the year's most eagerly anticipated films, opens the Cannes Film Festival today. The spectacular, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, heralds the start of the annual celebration which attracts some of the biggest names in movie making to the south of France. Cannes jury members arriving for a photocall today included leader Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Daniel Auteuil. French actress Audrey Tautou will host the opening ceremony.
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" Did you say Rectum? I love going there "
" Rectum; a dark and smelly place "
Wrexham (Polish: Rectum) is the capital city of Yr Repuplika Polski na Cymru Gogledd - (The Polish Republic of North Wales) - an undiscovered and unexpected gem. Nestled between the desert scrub of the Cheshire plain and the towering majesty of the Clwydian mountains, Wrexham is an oasis for both culture and wildlife.
edit History
Until 1600 the town of Wrexham was "Rexham" (the town of the King). For the following 80 years it has gone by the name of "Wrecks'em" in tribute to the town's role in suppressing the armies of Owain Glyndwr. From 1680 the spelling was altered to "Wrecksam", then "Wrecsam" before settling on "Terry" around 1920 and finally reverting to the current spelling in 1978.
It is unclear why Rectum was constructed, or if indeed it was constructed at all since many people believe it to be an organic entity in its own right. Either way, Wrexham's location is convenient being at the end of several Wrexham Roads from places as varied as Chester, Mold and Shrewsbury.
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Rectum thrived as a coal and steel town until, sadly, both industries declined as the population realised that there was easier money to be had on invalidity benefit. However, the deep community roots fostered during the industrial experience have not entirely left Rectum and its people demonstrate their solidarity of feeling by sharing only one surname - "Lah".
In early 2005, grant proposals were submitted to the Welsh assembly, hoping to promote Wrexham as a tourist destination. The plan was to entice some of the visitors from the beautiful city of Chester nearby. It was hoped that Wrexham could benefit from having been the visual inspiration for Mordor in Peter Jackson's version of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. With many residents already made-up as Orcs and the outlying village of Rhosllanerchrygog doubling as Mount Doom it seemed that the local council were on to a sure-fire winner. Sadly, the prosposals came to nothing when visiting AM's fell into and were dissolved by Rhos's famous Acid-tar lake.
Rectum has a university named after a fourteenth century Welsh terrorist, Owain Griffindor. Although the name is misspelled Glyndwr this further defines the university by its acronym motto - 'Good Luck, You're Now Dealing With Retards'. Of course, retard being a verb and incorrectly used as a noun only goes to further demonstrate how the thinking of its middle management is indeed retarded.
edit Culture
Recksham town council deny that there is any culture in the town outside the Yoghurt factory in Pentre Ffylth.
The Evening Leader quoted the Mayor, His Worship Alderman Brian-Lah:
"Well, like, there's the Fron choir. But we'll 'ave them fuckers when they come back off tour, like."
edit Things to see and do in Rectum
There are endless entertainment possibilities in Rectum and many visitors like to while away happy hours in casualty following mugging in Eagle's Meadow. Alternatively, you may like to take in the ambience at the front desk of the award-winning police-station as you report the theft of your wallet by a small boy who will later claim that you "tried to touch" him.
More ambitious visitors have recently enjoyed organising their own race-riots in the town's affluent Caia Park suburb. One unique feature of Caia Park is its family-orientation and the drug-squad confirm that this is one of the few parts of the country where three generations of the same family still gather at the weekend to share a bong or roast an asylum-seeker. Interestingly, despite a high level of immigration over recent years, Caia Park conforms to the Rectum tradition of having only the surname Lah, which is shared by every resident regardless of age, sex or creed.
Local resident Carl Lah confirms;
"Er, like, aye. Me mate, Dave Lah, he sez like, aye."
Ironically Poland has no connection with Rectum's main attraction, Poundland. Here you can find everything from mock Burberry baseball caps to fake Burberry socks. While conveniently close you may watch an ageing dealer being sucked off by a 14 year old in return for a bag of cannabis in Wrexham Bus Station toilets - a glimpse of traditional Wrexham culture from bygone days.
Should you be lucky enough to actually live in Rectum, you can look forward to receiving a disconcertingly vague council tax demand featuring "Special Lighting". Local MP's have so far been unable to justify this flabbergasting addition leading many locals to assume the payment is made directly to their pockets. Alternative theories include a contingency fund to pay for damage caused during the next Caia Park Riot or possibly a simple savings account used to hedge the ever increasing benefit bill.
edit Foreign links
Many Rectum-ers are restricted in their foreign travel due to criminal records, many others by the inability to complete passport applications. Literate Rectum-ers are rare and frequently restricted to the county borough by restraining orders.
However, with the mushrooming of Aldi and Lidl stores in the borough in recent years, Rectumers have been able to enjoy the experience of foreign travel (unidentifiable vegetables, such as carrots, and shops full of people unable to speak English) without the need to leave home - something many of them are unable to do during the hours of darkness due to Home Office electronic tagging.
Wrexham town is twinned with Mogadishu (Somalia); Wrexham borough is twinned with both Congo and Hades; the out-lying village of Rhosllanerchrugog is twinned with the Warsaw Ghetto.
edit Religion
Religion in Rectum is a hybrid of traditional Celtic beliefs and Polish Catholicism. In common with the Sioux people of North America, worship centres on a sacred black mountain (in this case in Rhostyllen). This ancient monument was built by hand from coal waste hewn from the ground with only the most primitive tools (deer-antler antler picks and leather buckets) and was constructed in around 1986.
The God of the mountain (Mynydd-Lah) issues messages to the faithful which He spells out in white rocks on His Northern face. In recent months Mynydd-Lah has issued several important Fatwahs such as "English go home", "Sais out", "Fathers for Justice", "I love Bex" and "Gary is Gay."
Rectum-ers give praise to Mynydd-Lah by lighting sacrificial offerings of tyres on His sides, burying their pets in His sacred earth and fornicating under His watchful gaze.
Aside from the worship of Mynydd-Lah, there is some evidence of Egyptian cat-worship in the Hightown area of Rectum. Although cloaked in secrecy, this cult has been seen liberating the sacred spirit of cats by dropping them from the top of the council flats, thus allowing them to fly away in freedom.
A spokeman for this holy sect, Osiris-Lah, said:
"We tried firin' a turtle over the flats, like. By strapping it to a rocket. That was a right laugh, like, but it's not the same as a cat."
edit The Future
The future for the people of Wrexham is uncertain. Plans for raizing the town and replacing it with a car-park to serve the neighbouring city of Chester have been unveiled to the puzzlement of many indigenous Rectum-ers who had always assumed that this eventuality had occured some time in the early 1980s. What will happen to the many residents when the plan gets under way is uncertain but various repatriation schemes have been considered.
Poland have pulled out of all discussions on the premise that it is a "giving" country when it comes to population, rather than a "receiving" country.
England's opening negotiating position "After you" was unsuccesful and English leaders are currently attempting to wash their hands of the town while simultaneously taking the moral highground, and blaming the French.
The Scottish, sensibly, pretended to look the other way, when asked.
The Welsh Assembly released a statement pointing out that Offa's Dyke runs to the west of the town. Rectum, therefore, is in England...It would seem that no one wants the fucker!


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So, i tried the Backtrack 2 CD, everything loads up good until i get to write commands.
I first write xconf and then startx, my screen just goes black and i can hear some sound which i assume is "welcome sound". It says that i should try to press ctrl + alt + plus if my screen goes black. I do and still nothing happens, just a black screen.
Could it be because my screen is a widescreen lcd with a somewhat unusual resolution, and how can i fix this?
I'm sorry for my poor english, but hopefully you understand anyway.