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So...bad day.
Good to start off, good weather, good breakfast, great day till I found out my catheter is blocked for some reason. Fuck.
So I called up Mom and have her excuse me and I drove to the ER hoping to get help with this situation, I need to, or else it just might be death or worse...AD. (Autonomic Dysreflexia)
After getting to the ER, like usual, it was packed. Ok ya no problem, I went up to the nurse and told her my situation and she stared at me and said, "We'll fix you up in no time."
Usually with situations like this, I usually get first dips before the guy complaining of a small cut on his hand or say...chopped off finger. Don't worry, I didn't see anyone like that today, just a couple old people and some kids and this one dude that got banged up during a car accident, nothing big, really. So after looking around, good thing, I can go back to school before I miss anything too major. Can't believe I was thinking that because I never made it back to school. Spend more than half the day waiting at the ER.
I can't wait half a day, that would really kill me or like I said, worse. Look up Autonomic Dysreflexia, you'll know how serious it is that I get this situation taken care of. I was at this point, freaking out. I was starting to have headaches, I was sweating (you're probably thinking "big deal" I sweat. Look up spinal injury and sweating, you'll know ABs-able bodied- and people like me don't sweat the same) and great...my legs are starting to feel cold.
Scared, yes I was. I didn't even want to think about the what-ifs when they're not going to fix me up. So I asked to be seen and still same answer, "We'll see you soon."
When I opened my eyes again, I was laying in bed with this nice IV in my arm. A nurse told me they fixed the situation and if I want to go home I could. I asked what happened, they said I passed out then they gave me some Hydralazine, some Clonidine and other meds and I'm good to go if I wanted to.
Yes, I want to. And it was already 1600. Crap, school's over. I called up Mom and told her I'm fine and was on my way home. Extremely bad and eventful day. I got some Prazosin and Clonidine as a goodbye "gift" from the ER.
So...what I got out of today?
ERs no longer stand for Emergency. More like "Er, I'm still waiting."
When are they going to change that?
Just glad I'm home and for once, happy that I'm studying for the AP test coming up soon.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
ERs really need some fixin'
Posted by Knuckles at 17:30
Labels: Autonomic Dysreflexia, hospital, spinal cord injury
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I want to SLEEP.
SLEEP beside you, who loves me.
SLEEP after nightly chit chat that brings lovely dreams.
SLEEP inside the perfume of our two bodies.
SLEEP next to you, the man I adore.
SLEEP with feet and legs intertwined.
SLEEP upon your arm as my pillow.
SLEEP and AWAKE to your smile.
AWAKE to lazy Sunday mornings.
AWAKE with your body carved into the bed beside me.
AWAKE to bed head and your giggle at me.
AWAKE and bleary-eyed see the love of my life.
AWAKE with you.
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I don't generally celebrate Black Friday. Instead, I celebrate Grey Wednesday.
I had to drop my daughter off at the movies at 3:00, I had to stop by work and I was in the field at 3:20. I needed to pick up my girl again at 5:00 so time was a premium.
I hadn't hunted this patch of woods since last season. Then it was marginal habitat. There was plenty of food for the squirrels as the area was edged with live oaks, but the interior of the wood was often wet and swampy. I could walk it in boots, as the water was never deep, but it wasn't good for squirrels to forage.
This year, with less rain, it looks much better.
As I entered the woods I had to wade through a boarder of yearling pines. And the hawks were off. I had flushed something along the ground. I chased after them, but couldn't keep up. All I saw was the something flashing along the ground, the hawks diving.
Tess dove and missed, finding herself out of position, Gonzo went in.
Soon I heard the jangle of bells as Gonzo tumbled on the ground tussling with a squirrel.
I found him on the ground, squirrel attached to one anklet, both Gonzo's feet attached to the squirrels head and face. Nice catch. He got a flesh wound on one rear toe, it bled, but was really superficial. So fifteen minutes in and one squirrel in the bag.
The birds never made it up to their hunting height before we were off after our next squirrel. Tree to tree, the squirrel leapt, his destination was a large elm, another old pine leaning against it. And the squirrel was gone.
The birds knew it was there. They climbed and circled, flew off to a nearby tree for a better vantage point, then came back. Then they spotted the nest. It was hidden in the crotch of the tree, Tess pounced on it. Scratched and tore.
ripe, rip scratch - leaves flew. Nothing.
I gave up and started walking away. This one must have found a hole.
I turned back to call the hawks along. Tess was still scratching on top of the nest when the squirrel popped out the bottom. It was a big grey.
Gonzo launched from and adjacent tree. Gonzo grabbed the squirrel firmly on the rump, but this grey was having none of it. He spiraled down the trunk with Gonzo attached and flailing behind him.
Squirrel, hawk, squirrel circling down the trunk like lines on a barber pole, when Tess launched from the nest and snatched the squirrel by the head. The two hawks came helicoptering down with the squirrel between them.
Forty minutes of hunting, two squirrels, time to start heading home.
Tess launched off her trade off piece after a squirrel that was running along the ground. Another chase ensued. This one was quick as the squirrel bailed out of a tree early on and Tess took it on the ground, wrapping it up nicely by the head.
I was out of trade off tid-bits. I was down to two mice to call the birds back to the truck. Hiding from the birds, I cut these in half "just in case", and made a B line to the car. It was 4:15. I would be done hunting in plenty of time to get my daughter.
We didn't make it out of the woods.
A squirrel was frozen on the side of a pine as I walked underneath him, he moved. The chase was on.
I finally made it to the car at 4:35.
I got the birds away with plenty of time to get to the movies and pick up my daughter.
I'm wondering what my season total will be at the end of the month.
Happy Grey Wednesday.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
3 comments:
- Murphyfish said...
A quick and fruitful hunt Doug, Just love the way you and birds work as a Team.
- November 25, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- steveo_uk said...
i cant wait to get squirell hawking, It's a shame we dont live closer because i would so be wanting to hunt out there with you.
- November 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM
- Doug said...
Thanks John!
Steve, anytime your out my way, the invitation is open.
One day I hope to try some western hawking... maybe when the kids are older and I can get away. You have some unique opportunities in your neck of the woods.
- November 26, 2010 at 9:12 PM
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I'm so lucky to live near Stanford… It's the trails, art and the pubs (well… all true except the pubs) that make this place one of its kind. Plus, it's a good location to gain some new knowledge, no?
Here is a course I'm going to take this winter semester in the Stanford Continuing studies. It's no secret that anyone that start a business will work with lots of lawyers during her/his course of life… Well, it's make sense to try and learn, how they think and what driving their decisions. I hope to be able to gain some tools to work with them better in the future.
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There are many things that can be customised on the iPhone including ringtones. A specific ringtone can be set for a specific contact, or one ringtone can be set as the default ringtone. If you'd like to get new ringtones for your iPhone, you'll find that the process is very easy when using the iPhone's built-in iTunes app.
Press the "iTunes" icon on your iPhone to launch the iTunes app.
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Based on your feedback we have integrated many of the features from Project Ignite directly into Tinkercad! As a result we have made the decision to close down the Project Ignite website.
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For three years, car rental company Enterprise Holdings Inc. had ordered new vehicles, mostly Impalas, without side curtain airbags that otherwise came standard, saving about $175 per car, according to McClatchy Newspapers.
The vehicles have now left Enterprise Rent-A-Car's hands, and Enterprise is now sending settlement proposals to more than 100,000 owners of certain Chevrolet and Buick models. As part of a $14 million class-action settlement, everyone who owns one of the vehicles can receive a $100 voucher that can be used for renting or buying something else from Enterprise.
Also as part of the settlement, the company proposes mailing out yellow stickers that warn "NO SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS," which owners can place on cars when selling them.
A year ago, McClatchy Newspapers revealed that General Motors Co. allowed Enterprise and other large fleet buyers to "delete" side airbags on the factory floor. Enterprise acknowledged taking advantage of the $175 discount on more than 60,000 Impalas over a three-year period, but not on all Impalas it ordered.
But the affected cars - model years 2006-08 Impalas and some Chevrolet Cobalts, HHRs and Buick LaCrosses once belonging to Enterprise's fleet - are being misrepresented in some cases. One vehicle, for example, was advertised on Enterprise's Web site as having side front and rear airbags. Enterprise blamed that misrepresentation on an online software glitch and corrected.
Many dealers, however, are continuing to make the same mistake in online ads for the used vehicles, acquired in auctions or as trade-ins, because many of their ads automatically list standard features.
Erroneous information stated the vehicles had "side head air bags" or "5 Star Driver-Side Crash Rating" when they don't appears on dealers' Web sites and sites such as AutoTrader.com and Cars.com.
GM has since stopped the practice that enabled Enterprise to delete the airbags and still provide rental cars that complied with federal safety mandates.
About 130,000 people are eligible to receive the $100 vouchers and yellow stickers - whether they bought directly from Enterprise or from a dealer who acquired the cars at auction.


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From Superman to Chacha Chaudhary, to even Archies, comics make life more fun and we're not denying it. Unfortunately, Delhi doesn't make it easy to get a hold of your favourite ones. We're giving you a list of our favourite stores for when we need a comic or Manga fix.
5 Book Stores {and a Cafe} to Visit for Your Comic Fix
They may not have DC and Marvel, but this website is great for literature lovers everywhere. They have the comic book version of classics like Macbeth, Abraham Lincoln, Pride and Prejudice and even Julius Caesar. In addition to this, they have Indian and Greek mythology, and a few kiddie options as well.
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Raja Poket Books
Raj Comics {RC} churns out a bunch of comics in both English and Hindi; you can get your copies of Nagraj, Nagayan, Virat, Fang, Doga and a range of kids' comics from the Raj Poket Books store in Old Delhi.
Where: 112, 1st Floor, Dariba Kalan Road, Chandni Chowk
Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
Contact: 011 2325 1092
Midland Book Shop
Midland is our go-to bookshop for pretty much all our reading needs, from the latest Salman Rushdie, and even for comics. They store an impress variety of comics, from the childhood favourite Archies, to Tintin and Asterix, to the more off-beat Japanese Manga. And the best part? Midland sells their merch at a much lower price {sometimes even upto 20%} as compared to most book stores.
Where: 20, Aurobindo Place Market, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Block C 2, Hauz Khas
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas
Contact: 011 26867121
Daryaganj Book Market
This is where you're likely to find that limited edition Asterix, Batman, Calvin and Hobbes, Superman, and all your other childhood comic fantasies. There is no guarantee of course, and you will really have to hunt, but given the massive amount of both new and second-hand books here, we say there's a pretty good chance you'll find what you want.
Where: Asaf Ali Marg and Netaji Subhash Marg, Daryaganj, Old Delhi {Landmark- Daryaganj Police Station/ Dilli Gate}
Nearest Metro Station: Chawri Bazar/New Delhi Railway Station
When: Every Sunday, 10am till late evening
Om Book Shop
While the Om Book Shops at the malls don't store too many comics, the one at Priya complex proves to be more promising. With a great collection including Superman last son of Krypton, Batman year one, Spiderman spider verse, Phantom, and of course Calvin and Hobbes, it's easy to spend hours in this store.
Where: 5, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar
Nearest Metro Station: Chattarpur
Contact: 011 2615 6388
What A Comic Show
If you just want to spend a while going through comics while drinking some lager and devouring some delicious snacks, you can always head to What A Comic Show in SDA. Their comics are not for sale, but there's nothing stopping you from perching yourself in a chair and spending a few leisurely hours engrossed in the pursuits of your favourite character.
Where: C 21 First floor, SDA Market
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Do You Have Enough Disability Insurance to Pay Your Mortgage
Most workers depend on their paychecks to cover their mortgage, pay other household bills, and put food on the table. This means if you become disabled and are no longer able to work, you need some type of backup plan to keep your head above water. Many companies provide disability insurance to their employees, but the coverage may not always be sufficient. This is particularly true for local, state and federal government employees, as well as those who are self-employed.
What is Disability Insurance: There are two general forms of disability insurance: short-term and long-term. Short-term disability (STD) becomes available almost immediately after a covered illness or injury, and lasts for up to two years. Long-term disability (LTD) is only available after a waiting (aka "elimination") period, which can be as much as one year or longer. To ensure you are fully covered, it is best to carry both types of policies.
How Much Does Disability Insurance Pay: Employer-provided disability plans typically pay anywhere between 50% and 80% of your pre-disability earnings, up to a certain maximum amount. So although these plans might cost less than what is available on the open market, you need to look closely at the terms and conditions of the specific policy to determine if it provides enough coverage to pay essentials such as your mortgage.
One large entity that offers insufficient disability coverage is the federal government. The federal government provides no short-term disability option at all. If you have been employed at least 18 months and your disability is expected to last for over a year, you can receive long-term disability coverage through the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).
In the first year of coverage through FERS, workers are paid a benefit of up to 60% of their income. This benefit is taxed, so your net receipt is far less than 60%. Worse yet, in the second year of coverage, the benefit is reduced from 60% to 40%. Unfortunately, not too many employees can keep up their mortgage payments with 40% of their current income (before taxes).
For self-employed individuals, the situation is even worse. If you are self-employed and you do not have a disability insurance policy, there is no safety net for you. Regarding the primary breadwinner in the family, a 100% loss of your income would make it very difficult to keep your home.
What About Workers' Compensation or Social Security Disability: Some employees believe they will be covered for an illness or injury through workers' comp or Social Security. While it is possible you might be eligible for one of these programs, it is not wise to count on being available if you need them. Workers' compensation is only available for work-related injuries or illnesses, and there are certain restrictions that can lower your chances of being approved for benefits.
Social Security Disability (SSDI) is even more difficult to become approved for than workers' comp. Roughly 70% of SSDI claimants are denied benefits in their initial application. After the initial denial, there is a long and convoluted appeals process that can take months (or even years) to successfully navigate.
Disability policies from work are filled with holes, and it is far from guaranteed that worker's compensation and/or SSDI will help in any way to fill the gaps. If you are an employee (for a private organization or government entity) or you are self-employed, it is best to have your own disability insurance to ensure you have the coverage you need. To find the right disability policy, speak with your independent insurance agent. Your independent agent can shop several of the top insurance carriers in your state to find the policy that best fits your needs and budget.


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Big Sean just released a video for "10 2 10," a standout song off his sophomore album, Hall Of Fame. The video finds Sean on an island by himself, a loudspeaker in his hands. He is practically screaming for most of the song, which makes the inclusion of the loudspeaker fitting.
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DTU Nanotech Doctoral scholarships in Organic Synthesis and Polymer Chemistry
CBIO group of Department of Micro and Nanotechnology (DTU Nanotech) offer 2 (two) full doctoral scholarships. The position will be part of colloboration CBIO group with some Pharma and Medico companies in Denmark, and part of larger effort in developing of synthetic gene delivery systems at the forefront of research in nanomedicine.
Position 1: Surface engineering of nanoparticles
One of the major tasks in the development of nanoparticle systems for both drug delivery and diagnostic applications is controlled surface functionalization and surface coating. We need to develop multienveloped systems where modern synthetic chemistry is a highly important tool. There is furthermore a need to develop new synthetic tools for the quantification of the biomolecular functionalization and to characterize how this is influenced by nanoparticle surface chemistry and morphology. This position is open to a student with a background in organic synthesis or polymer chemistry.
Position 2: Biodegradable transfection systems
Current cellular transfection strategies of DNA/RNA utilize cationic lipid and polymer systems (polyplexes) that show cellular toxicity and are thus unsuitable for in vivo use. There is a need to develop new biodegradable polymer systems that are less toxic to cells. This PhD project is focused on the synthesis of new polymers for lowering the toxicity without hampering the transfection efficiency. One part of the project is focused on fluorescent labeling of the polyplexes to conduct cellular trafficking and organelle localization experiments. The successful candidate will have a background in synthetic organic chemistry or polymer chemistry.
Applicants should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the Doctoral degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. See the DTU PhD Guide if you need information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Thomas.andresen[at]nanotech.dtu.dk, tel: +45 4677 5480.
You can read more about DTU Nanotech and the CBIO group at www.nanotech.dtu.dk.
We must have your online application by 3 December 2010. fill in the application form and attach all the following documents:
Curriculum vitae of the applicant including a list of publications (guidelines)
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Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (excel spreadsheet for the conversion)
Candidates may apply prior to ob tai ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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Norway is preparing to cull thousands of reindeer to stop the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Experts said an entire herd of wild reindeer must be exterminated in order to work towards eradicating the disease, The Local reported.
The disease, which leads to chronic weight loss before the death of the animal, was first discovered in Europe last year.
In April, a young caribou was found to be affected, followed by three reindeer and an elk.
Around 2,000 reindeer are estimated to live in Nordfjella, the area the diseased reindeer were found.
Norway's Food Safety Authority has tested thousands of animals across the country to understand how far the disease has spread.
Last week, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety recommended "comprehensive measures" be taken to eradicate the disease.
In a report, it called for the local population of reindeer to be culled.
"If the authorities want to eradicate the disease then we have a golden opportunity now, since it appears that it is limited to the northern parts of Nordfjella," a committee member told NRK.
"If the goal is to eradicate then the best solution is to shoot the entire herd."
Over the weekend, Norway began its annual six-month whale hunt season with a quota of 999 minke whales — up from 880 in 2016.
Despite the new kill quota, officials say that quota of whales has not been fully taken in recent years because demand is scant for whale meat and the industry has seen its numbers decrease because of retiring whalers.
The International Whaling Commission imposed a commercial ban on whaling in 1986, but Norway objected.
Greenpeace called Norwegian whaling "a dying industry" and maintained it is wrong of Norway to violate international agreements.


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Join us for our annual Open Evening, Thursday 6th October 7:30pm at Allsaints Coffee Shop, KT22 7BT.
The evening provides a great opportunity to find out more about the work we're doing at LYP, and is ideal for anyone who is interested in volunteering with young people in Leatherhead or Bookham. We'll have live music and plenty of cheese and wine on offer throughout the night.
We're also very excited to announce that we will be launching our new local research report, 'Your Community Your Voice', which compiles the results of our recent needs assessment survey which involved asking 187 young people what they think of Leatherhead and and what they need support with. The report will be available for you to take away as an A4 booklet.
Your donation will go straight into helping us run projects for local young people.
An example of how your donation will help...
£20 covers a 5-A-Day healthy eating session at BFree.
£50 covers our football equipment for a term of Total Football.
£100 pays for 6 one-to-one sessions between a youth worker and young person.
We are always looking for volunteers who can help us with the work we do.
Suitable volunteers will need to be able to relate young people and build positive relationships with them. Please contact us for a role description and to talk more about this if you are interested in volunteering.Get in touch
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Ministry of Health has ordered the following food products to be taken of the shelves:
Uni-President with expiry date before 18 Mei 2012, manufactured by Uni-President Enterprises Corp, Taiwan
Sunkist Lemon Juice, Sunkist Lemon Juice Drink With Aloe Vera Pulp, Sunkist Orange dan Sunkist Orange Juice Drink, manufactured by Country House Inc, Taiwan.
These products were contaminated with excessive amount of plasticiser or the scientific name Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). DEHP is used to reduce cost in manufacturing and to make the processed food more appealing.
The Ministry also said that they are monitoring other Taiwanese products such as jelly, juices, jam, etc.... But in Taiwan as reported on 28th May, a total of 155 food ingredient and end-product manufacturers, as well as 489 food products, could have been involved in the toxic plasticizer scandal, according to the Department of Health (DOH)'s latest report released on Saturday. To know more please click here.
Ini susah nak faham, di sini cuma monitor, tapi di Taiwan, they estimated hundreds of food products could have been contiminated with DEHP. Jadi untuk make sure that we are not effected with tis plasticizer, kita kenalah berhati hati.... Tak boleh beli tanpa meneliti isi kandungan terlebih dulu.


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During the early 1980's, when home computing was still in its infancy, the ADAM had a lot going for it. There were many applications for the ADAM.
- If you were a student, you could use it as a typewriter or a word processor for homework assignments and term papers.
- If you were into programming, you could load up SmartBASIC and design your own applications.
- If you needed to keep track of your finances, then ADAMCALC's spreadsheet would have done the job.
- If you had a collection of… anything, then SmartFILER's database could take of the organizing.
There were many programs for the ADAM both by Coleco and 3rd party developers. Most were well designed and easy to use.
Could an ADAM be used today? Definitely. The downfall would be for the multi-taskers who are used to swapping data from one program to another in a Windows environment. I'm sure that if Coleco did not go out of business, they would have been on par, if not ahead of everyone else in the computing business today. Perhaps the operating system would have been SmartOS 8 🙂


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Go Discovery!
Mission Controllers were a bit nervous as the shuttle stack waited on Pad 39A. Because of some concerns with time running out for today's launch window, it seemed the shuttle might not go. Finally at 2:53 p.m. MST, the engines and boosters ignited and the shuttle lifted off the Pad, with about 1 second of the launch window to spare.
Robonaut 2 will be permanently transfered to the ISS to assist astronauts in performing maintenance duties. The mechanoid "twittered" to its followers during the trip and will continue to do so for the duration of its mission.
Also on board is the PMM, the Permanent Multipurpose Module, currently filled with Robonaut 2 and an enormous amount of supplies and equipment for the station. Attached to the PMM is the Express Logistics Carrier 4, an exterior storage rack that holds larger experiment equipment.
Discovery is due to dock with ISS on Saturday.


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A custodian and three other staff members at the Gateway School, an alternative program for Carroll County, became ill yesterday when a mixture of fumes from materials being used by a contractor in an adjoining building seeped into the Westminster school.
The 65 teen-age students were sent home early yesterday, as they had been Tuesday when fumes were also noticed in the building, which is in the business park at Carroll County Regional Airport.
The custodian was taken to Carroll County General Hospital in a fire department medic vehicle. The other three staff members who reported feeling ill said they would seek their own medical care, Principal Larry Norris said.


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Colombia won back some of their wounded pride with a 1-0 win over the United States in their meaningless Group C fixture in Barquisimeto tonight.
Both teams were already out of the competition after losing their opening games to Paraguay and Argentina, who meet later tonight in the same stadium to decide who will top the group and face Peru on Sunday. The second place side will take on Mexico the same day.
Both managers made changes to give more players a game and the US, who came with a young and inexperienced squad, looked particularly out their depth. Hugo Rodallega gave right back Drew Moor a torrid time and Colombia could have scored from one of his crosses before Jaime Castrillon opened the scoring with a flashing header in the 16th minute.
Colombia should have doubled their lead 19 minutes later when goalkeeper Brad Guzan upended Hugo Rodallega in the box. Rodallega's kick however, was weak and Guzan saved well.
The US showed a little more of a threat after the break with good running from Charlie Davies and Kyle Beckerman had a goal chalked off for offside just four minutes from time.
Seconds later goalkeeper Robinson Zapata was sent off for time-wasting and with no more substitutions left Rodallega went in goal. The US couldn't get the ball in the box, however and the game ended 1-0.


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Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Learning to use a Lucet
Here's a picture of a lucet with some cord, from Box Elder blog, which is written by Lucy, who lives in Brittany. Her description of how she came to learn the technique is on January 28th on her blog.
This is something I've been doing for some time, as a medieval craft, though as she says, it goes back to Viking times. The cords you can make with this simple tool are hard wearing and strong, and are useful for so many things, like bootlaces, or drawstrings for bags or clothing. Recently I've been lucetting loose cords, which I then plaited, and then wove into a rug on a peg loom. I've got them all around my bed now, and they're lovely and scrunchy to walk on in bare feet.
My latest project is to try a two coloured cord. Last year at Wonderwool, at the Royal Welsh Showground, I got some chunky wool in white and dark green, thinking I would make a belt. I've only just now got round to trying it, and the double loops are making a thick square cord which should go very well with my medieval dress and overtunic - the dress is red linen, and the overtunic is dark green wool.
This is me, outside one of Drudion's tents, at the Hereford History Weekend two years ago.
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Just prior to this past weekend's British Grand Prix, there was big news in the F1 world when Red Bull's Mark Webber officially announced what had been rumored for some time. Following the end of this season, Webber will leave F1 completely to join Porsche's new Le Mans and WEC program for 2014. Not only will this bring even more attention to Porsche's much publicized return to Le Mans, but it also brings up the question of who will take Webber's seat at Red Bull.
Kimi and Vettel as teammates anyone? Oh boy.


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Can you lead your community to stop oil by rail this July?
We see it happening more frequently; railways are endangering communities all over North America by sending trains jam-packed with unsafe tankers full of dirty, dangerous oil right through the heart of their communities. You and I know that if we don't do something about this growing threat, the Oil Industry will continue to push exploding rail cars through more and more towns across Canada, Maine, and the rest of the United States. Now we are asking for you to do that something!
The success of our movement to stall pipeline expansion has created the rush towards crude-by-rail, or "rolling pipelines." Now that Keystone XL has been delayed again, the time is ripe to strategically expand our opposition towards this pervasive threat. As proposed crude-by-rail infrastructure crisscrosses North America, opportunities for intervention and impact are widespread, and Maine is on the route between well heads and the sea—or to New Brunswick and the Irving refinery.
ForestEthics, Le Carré Bleu Lac-Mégantic, Oil Change International, Sierra Club, 350 Maine, and 350.org are teaming up with North American communities endangered by these rail shipments to stop oil by rail. You've joined us in taking action to stop unsafe rail cars from endangering the Maine cities of Fairfield and Auburn. Join with us to protect all communities from unsafe oil by rail.
In the horror of the July 6, 2013 decimation of the small town of Lac-Mégantic, Québec, we witnessed the disastrous consequences of the crude-by-rail rush. The incineration of the Lac-Mégantic downtown by an out-of-control oil train and the tragic deaths of 47 residents demonstrates the darkest peril of the oil industry's reckless endangerment. The one-year anniversary of this tragic disaster is a time to remember this loss and let it spur our resolve to defend our communities from similar catastrophes.
This year on July 6, citizens of Lac-Mégantic will gather for a solemn anniversary remembrance of the derailment and firebomb that decimated their community and ended 47 lives. Interfering with their ability to peacefully honor the memory of those lives lost, Lac-Mégantic residents must continue to resist Rail and Oil Industry plans to resume oil-by-rail shipments through their still-recovering town; the Central Maine and Québec Railway (formerly Montreal, Maine & Atlantic) includes resumption of unit trains of Bakken crude oil as a major part of its business plan. It is only a matter of time before our communities are once again at extreme risk unless we act. We need you to help us build a movement in YOUR community!
Lac-Mégantic's struggle is a grim reminder to us all: Big Oil will stop at nothing to extract, transport, and burn every drop of oil in the ground. No matter the risk, no matter the cost to public health, safety, and the climate, the Oil industry will jump at every opportunity to profit.
Rise with Lac Mégantic and sign up to lead your community to action!
Join with us this July and help send a strong, unified message to local, regional, and national decision makers: KEEP DIRTY OIL OFF THE RAILS AND IN THE GROUND!
In solidarity,
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350 Maine Oil Train Campaign
P.S. Questions about hosting an event? Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com and the oil train team will be delighted to support you!
Suggested Media
- Why do tank cars carrying oil keep blowing up?
- Does Keystone XL have a place in the oil-by-rail safety debate?
- The Financial Post: Oil by Rail
- US regulators resort to weak voluntary measures for oil-by-rail
- Cities take another look at rail disaster response plans


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SOURCE: The Fraser Institute
September 07, 2016 05:30 ET
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - September 07, 2016) - Despite alarmist claims to the contrary, the inequality gap in Canadians' living standards has barely changed since the late 1960s, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
"If you only listen to certain voices in Canada, you may think the inequality gap is growing dramatically, but in fact we've seen little change in four decades," said Christopher Sarlo, Fraser Institute senior fellow, professor of economics at Nipissing University and author of Consumption Inequality in Canada: Is the Gap Growing?
The study finds that consumption inequality -- the difference in spending by different households -- increased by a paltry 3.4 per cent from 1969 to 2009, the last year of available Statistics Canada data.
These results stand in contrast with the prevailing impression of a sharply growing gap and increasing polarization in Canada. This impression is heightened by reports that mis-measure income inequality.
In fact, when income inequality statistics are properly measured (i.e. after taxes and adjusted for household size) the study finds income inequality has increased modestly by 11.5 percent.
Consumption -- compared to income -- better reflects Canadians' actual economic well-being by measuring what people do buy to support a certain standard of living, and not what people could buy, based on their income.
Income, compared to consumption, can also be quite volatile. For example, when people start a new business, take maternity leave, switch jobs or even lose their job, their income drops. But during those times, people borrow, receive assistance from family, or draw down savings -- measures not included in income inequality studies -- to maintain their standard of living before their income levels rise again.
"Reports that mis-measure income inequality leave a mistaken impression that the gap between Canadians' living standards is growing rapidly and we're becoming more economically divided. Despite sensational reports, that's just not the case," Sarlo said.
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The squee-filled Omega and the JJ Abrams non-fan Hagan went to see the Force Awakens. How much will Hagan find to complain about? How often will Omega squee? Find out now!
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I can only think of one example where a lightsabre wasn't activated with a switch and that was in a novel where the sith lord created a lightsabre that could only be activated with the force and also made his apprentice's use same kind of lightsabre. As I recall that ended up being his undoing since the climax took place on a space station where the force didn't work properly for reasons.
Needing to be force sensitive to use a lightsabre was probably an RPG rule to stop everyone from running around with them.
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Feverishly trying to navigate to Fulton road to try to get on I-71, I found myself taking many side streets, hoping to see something familiar. I finally hit an intersection of a street where I could not go straight and was forced to make a turn. Looking straight ahead, there it was, draped in heavy gray fog – Franklin Castle – looking particularly spooky and scary. The first thing I thought was "Now I know where I am!" and the second thing I thought was "Get away from that house now!"
For those of you not familiar with Cleveland, Franklin Castle is probably it's most famous allegedly haunted building. In fact, it is considered by some to be the most haunted house in the state of Ohio. Its history is filled with lots or rumor, speculation, and reports of weird happenings.
Franklin Castle is on Franklin Boulevard at the intersection of West 44th Street in the Cleveland neighborhood called Ohio City. The house (Gothic style, what else would you expect?) was built in 1865 for grocer and banking executive, Hannes Tiedemann and his wife Luise.
In 1881, Tiedemann's daughter died, reportedly of diabetes. Shortly afterwards, Luise Tiedemann's mother died. In the following few years, three more of the Tiedemann's children died, one of which was only eleven days old. These tragedies fueled speculation that there were more to these deaths than what was originally reported.
Tiedemann began remodeling the home afterwards, in an attempt to distract his wife from these deaths. Many secret passages and rooms were created during that process. A huge ballroom was also constructed, encompassing the entire third floor.
Luise Tiedemann was dead by March 24, 1895, Hannes sold the house, and by 1908 he, and the entire Tiedemann family, were dead. It was also rumored that Hannes Tiedemann had murdered a woman at the house, who could have either been a servant, mistress, niece, or illegitimate daughter. This alleged murder has never been proven, yet there are claims that her ghost still inhabits the house.
The house changed hands many times, some with questionable motives for the use of the house, and more rumored murders. It is alleged that the German Socialist Party, who purchase the house in 1913, machine-gunned to death twenty of their members in a secret room.
The house remained unoccupied for many years, but in the 1960s and 1970s, various owners were reporting stories of strange happenings, noises, and apparitions. One owner, while searching for a secret passageway, found a very old human skeleton.
The Cleveland State University Newspaper, The Cauldron, reported in October of 2007:
"The house switched owners a few more times before Michelle Heimburger, who remains the current owner, purchased it in 1999.
Later that year, a homeless man set fire to the house, eliminating much of the interior restoration that had been done by her and the previous owner. The house, nearly gutted by the fire, sat vacant with no signs of renovation for years before yet more controversy arose.
Heimburger had enlisted real-estate developer Charles Milsaps to oversee the post-arson restoration of the building with intentions of selling it to him.
In 2003 Milsaps announced plans for the building to become the home of the Franklin Castle Club, an upscale social club with membership fees of $5,000. Things were definitely looking up for the building.
Later that year, local ghost buster Mary Ann, best known as the inspiration for the popular television show The Ghost Whisperer, told Cleveland's Scene that the ghosts probably would be detrimental to any possible businesses hoping to take residence at the castle.
"If there are ghosts there, he's going to have terrible problems renovating the place," she said of Milsaps plans.
Mary Ann appears to have been right.
It was revealed last year by The Plain Dealer that although the Web site for the Franklin Castle Club trumps the building as being beautifully restored and club membership to be selling fast, all was not as it seemed.
Milsaps was actually only "reserving" memberships and not selling them. Besides, the club still didn't have a home since renovations were happening at a much slower pace than anticipated.
Several local companies claimed that work done at the castle was not paid for and a lien against the house was awarded to one company.
Earlier this year, the inside of the castle still showed very little progress.
The ghosts still seem to be there, though.
More than a few people claim to have seen the figure of a woman … in a mirror above a first-floor fireplace, during stops at the building on local ghost tours.
Whether it's cursed by negligence or the supernatural, Ohio's most haunted house maintains it's turbulent and unusual history."
There is plenty of reading on this subject. If you do a Google search on the topic, you'll find plenty of sources and stories from which to choose. And I guarantee they will all scare you just a little.
So for me, on that foggy, dreary day, the Franklin Castle did help me in finding my way, and gave me the creepy shivers at the same time. I couldn't get away fast enough.
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Hermit in my head
My wilderness travels in the Olympic Mountains
Friday, January 21, 2011
Backpacking Time Machine!
I've loved being outside all my life. When we were kids, my brother and I would get up early in the morning, eat a quick breakfast and then disappear into the woods all day until my dad came home from work and whistled for us to come to dinner. Dad would also take us backpacking as much as he could (thank you dad!). That is the gift I cherish the most from him...the love of nature.
The wilds is where I feel at peace, confident and alive. Life is brought back down to bedrock choices...shelter, water, food. Everything above that is luxury.
Here's a few pics from my past. I'm the younger one. Enjoy!
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Scroll down to see the stages (in reverse order) of my process in creating this painting. I actually remembered to take pictures! I don't always create a painting in this same manor.
Sims Creek flows through Julian Price Park located on the Blue Ridge Parkway here in North Carolina.
First the completed painting:
oil on canvas
Just one painting session before the completed painting:
Continuing to develop the lights,darks and local color:
Beginning to lay in the lights/darks and local color:
Laying out the composition in charcoal:
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
"Sims Creek" (in five stages)
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Labels: Landscapes, Trees
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Thanks for the step-by-step. I understand how each painting is created differently but it's still nice to see a process. The final is beautiful and I can feel myself being there. Smelling clean air, listening to birds, and the breeze blowing through the leaves of the trees, and the water moving in the stream.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Wendy! I enjoy seeing different processes too. Beside Sims Creek is a great place to have a picnic, relax, read, paint.Delete
Hope all is well with you in your new home.
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Finally the time has come to cast our votes. I of course, being a dog, can not, but you can, and should! It's the right thing to do.
Anyone who's read my blog probably knows how I feel about this election and the candidates, so pardon me for being a pest, but since this will be my last posting before the election I'd just like to take a few moments and sum up the candidates as I see them, one last time.
I know there are millions of people who, for whatever reason are just crazy about Barack Obama. And yes, I do get it. I can perfectly understand why people are attracted to him. By all accounts he appears to be a very smart guy with a lot of youthful energy. He's an eloquent speaker, a fearless fighter, a tireless campaigner and compared his Democratic rival, Hillary, he seems downright likable. All good qualities which makes him an appealing candidate.
And, unlike many of his colleagues in the Senate, he was not as they say, born with a silver spoon in his mouth; he's had to work hard to get where he is, and despite his humble beginnings he has, in a relatively short time managed to build a stunning political career against all odds. That in itself should be enough to win him the respect of his peers and bring in the votes, but, what makes Barack Obama even more remarkable is that of all the obstacles he's had to overcome to get where he is, there is probably none more conspicuous then race itself.
For the first time in our history we're actually voting to elect an African American. That in itself is remarkable, and something I think all Americans should be rather proud of, because it shows just how very far we've come from a time, not so long ago, when blacks were not even allowed to use the same public restrooms or drink from the same water fountains as whites. And although the problem of racism in America is still very real, this election is nonetheless an enormous step in the right direction, and one which will have lasting significance. And, even if Mr. Obama were to lose tonight (which I doubt) he will to some extent have fulfilled part of his promise to bring about real change.
Okay, good for him.
That being said, let me now touch briefly on a few things I don't like about Obama. While it may be good for Americans to feel as though they've turned a corner in the long struggle for civil rights, the real importance of this election has little to do with the issue. While most might agree it's wrong to use race as a reason for voting against someone, it's also equally wrong to vote for someone because of it. Anyone who goes around saying a vote for John McCain is in some ways racist is an idiot.
Putting race aside, there are still many good reasons to question Obama's qualifications to lead, not the least of which is his lack of real world experience. For one thing he has never served in any position of real authority, nor has he ever held a job in which he's been held personally accountable for the success or failure of any institution. His political viewpoints show him to be one of the most, if not the most liberal member of the US Senate. Even more so then Nancy Polosi or Harry Reid. And let's not over look the fact that he has a long history of choosing to surround himself with people who's political views are considered radical to say the least, if not outright dangerous. All these things make me question is judgment.
Electing a president is certainly not a black and white issue, and should never be chosen based on even the slightest suggestion of being an entitlement. Electing a President is, and always has been a leap of faith, and with that there's no guarantee we're going to end up getting what we want or need.
As for McCain, I have to admit, I've never been a big fan of his politics. He's always been just a tad too liberal on certain issues for me. But I can honestly say, I have never felt the slightest reason to question his sense of leadership, or his judgment. I think he has what it takes to make the kind of hard decisions a president must make under pressure. And I have never had a reason to question his commitment to his country. I wish I could say the same about Barack Obama, but I can't. If the poles are right, it looks as though he is sure to be our next president, whether I like him or not. If he's elected he will of course make history, and while that may be enough for some, there's a lot more at stake then just his legacy. After all is said and done, it will all be up to him to prove to a skeptical world that he's more then just a lot pretty talk. This time he's going to have to lead.
While some of his fans in the the Democratic party may choose to view Obama as their new JFK, I for one would be more then willing, (at least for now) to give him the benefit of the doubt, and just Hope to God he doesn't turn out to be the next Jimmy Carter.
But hey, what do I know, I'm just a dog.


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The article below appeared in the April 2009 Harding Township Civic Association Thumbnail.
Since joining the Harding Township School district, I have been awestruck by our extremely talented educators and the commitment by our community to support our schools. Many residents move into Harding for our low taxes and successful small school atmosphere. They are not alone. Research indicates that small schools are safer for students and provide for more individual attention and instruction. Small schools cultivate better teaching practices, allow for higher expectations and equate to less bureaucracy. Unfortunately, both the low tax rate and our small school environment may be put in jeopardy by Governor Corzine's stated mandate of school consolidation/regionalization.
According to the current state equalization formula, taxes will increase and Harding Township School with its assets will become property of the newly formed regional school district. The Harding Board of Education is working with me to understand all aspects and angles of the impact on Harding Township, its students and taxpayers of a possible regionalization or consolidation of its school system. We are committed to sharing that information and analysis as it is developed with all who are interested.
Governor Corzine, why are you trying to remove a school district that has statistically provided exemplary education with an outstanding historical budget support from the community? John Murray indicated, at a recent Township Committee meeting, that the "property tax rate of $1.036 per thousand dollar of assessed value is the lowest in Morris County." Further, there is a lack of research to say that consolidation saves money and forced consolidation is NOT recommended in any local or national study!
I look forward to working with the Harding Citizens to understand what paths lay ahead and which of those paths will enable us to continue our dual focus of putting children first and serving the residents of Harding Township in the most effective and fiscally efficient way. This is the single, most important issue facing Harding Township and requires your attention


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After months of anticipation (and the odd teaser), Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes' high-performance arm, has finally revealed its Project One hypercar at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Bringing Formula 1 hybrid technology to a road-legal car, the Project One is a 1,000 horsepower monster which can hit speeds of up to 350km per hour (220mph).
Mercedes described the two-seater hypercar as a "world first", using a plug-in hybrid drive system which comes "directly from Formula1" to create one of the most efficient cars on the road.
Read more: Ferrari revs up record quarter on strong supercar sales
That efficiency comes from a hybrid, turbocharged combustion engine and four electric motors: two driving the front wheels, one boosting the turbocharger, and one installed directly on the 1.6-litre, V6 engine.
The electric motors on the front axle allow it to rev at up to 50,000 RPM, while so-called turbo lag, the delayed response between pressing the accelerator pedal and the car moving forward, has been eliminated, Mercedes insisted.
Project One "directly brings current Formula 1 hybrid technology onto the road and combines top-class race track performance with full day-to-day suitability," insisted Mercedes.
"Its purpose is also to obtain extensive findings about performance-oriented plug-in hybrid drive technology, further developments of suspension layouts and extended onboard electronics that will later benefit series production AMG cars. The Project One team is working hard on successfully bringing this vision onto the road," it added.
Read more: The McLaren 570S Spider may be our new favourite supercar


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Friday, November 14, 2008
oh damn! yes, she did!
mike relm — "everytime"
feat. del the funky homosapien and adrian hartley
first, you get hooked by the music. you think, "this is cool music.
she looks like a very nice and wholesome young lady. and she just woke
up in that awesome apartment. i'd like to wake up to music like this." but
then it gets to a certain spot in the video when you suddenly think, "hey,
young lady, you spilled some of your coffee on the floor... wait, she's
doing this on purpose! why would... hey, did it just reverse?!" then,
a few seconds later, you understand you're about to get the
full story. "ooooh! she slept well, alright. really well.
now i know why. she's not a nice young lady
at all! i was so wrong about her!
but this music is great!"
that's what went through my head anyway.
via: mike relm
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1 cup mayo, 1 cup cream cheese, 1 can diced chiles (drained), 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped), and 1 cup shredded parmesan. Bake at 400 degrees until it starts to brown on top.
a cup of home-made mayo
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cream cheese
1 can of diced jalapeno chiles
1 jar marinated artichoke hearts (drain and dice the hearts first. (You can save the oil drained for salads)
Mix well. Spoon into pie pan. Bake at 400, until it gets golden in spots on top.
dip with vegetables or low-carb cheese crackers
also good with diced, chopped spinach
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We were flying to Kentucky in September, 2010. The boys were nearly 8 months old. As we waited in the terminal, a woman made her way over to tell us that she had twin boys who were 4 years old. She went on and on, telling us that flying isn't exactly fun an exciting with two babies, but it isn't that bad and it gets better the older they get. She shared lots of tips with us including:
The leash.
That's right, the toddler leash. An item that I'm sure I've spent moments in my life making fun of.
Now, this woman was not a weirdo or anything. She was really friendly, nice, calm, kind, normal, sympathetic for us.....you know. She was straightforward about the leash and the judgmental eyes when in use. She even compared it to a dog leash as many of us would. She "trained" her kids to get excited when she brought the leash out because they knew they would get to go out and have some freedom.....Dog-like, huh? She didn't want them to hate it and fight it because it was meant for their safety.
The point the nice lady was making: The leash was great to use in airports.
So now I'm feeling the temptation and here's my take:
- It is a safe way for your child to feel freedom in a crowded place or in a place where strollers are not ideal. 4 feet of freedom is way cooler than 1 foot (hand holding).
- It is safer than hand holding in crowded areas, especially when toddler seriously does not want his hand held. (My instinct here does tell me to say, "so what, teach the kid to get over it and hold is dang momma's hand!) But sometimes fighting through a meltdown isn't desired.
- It would be great to have if one of us (my husband or myself or any family member or friend, really) wants to take the little koalas out on an adventure sans spouse/parent. Leashes (and nature) cannot prevent them from running opposite ways but it can ensure they only go 4 feet in that direction!
- Now that more airlines may consider the new restrictions on gate checking strollers, I'm not about to carry a kid all around a terminal or make him walk that far, when we are probably running late and needing to run, anyway. I think it is just American right now. Read their new policy here. My husband and I could each push an umbrella stroller around the airport for sure but the double-wide is way better, and though pretty awesomely collapsible, it is still over 20 lbs. Here's ours:
|We bought ours used on craigslist.com but here's the Amazon Listing
- Judgmental stares.
- Longevity. I can't imagine that we'd use the things for years and years but who knows! haha!
- Frequency of use. How often are we in an area that's ideal for the child leash? The answer to this could be "often enough when it comes to safety!"
I bought these on a whim at Buy Buy Baby today.
And tested them out on the boys:


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Starting her week with some retail therapy, Emma Roberts shopped at American Apparel in Studio City, California on Monday (August 19).
The "We"re the Millers" star sported a gray Hawaii graphic T-shirt, leggings and matching flats while carrying her purchases and chatting on her cell phone
This month, the 22-year-old actress appears in Nylon magazine where she dishes about fame, love, and growing up.
Speaking about aging, Emma tells the publication, "I"m not really obsessed with wanting to be older and more mature. I felt like more of a grown-up at 17 than I do at 22. I"ve been regressing a little bit: "Wait, help me! I"m not ready! Don"t make me go!" But I"ve matured, definitely."


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Emma Watson will be transferring from Brown University to another school in the fall. Emma has decided to pursue courses not currently offered at Brown, her rep told The New York Times.
It is rumored that Emma was bullied at the school. She is currently taking time off to focus on making movies. Why do you think Emma really left? Emma flying out of Heathrow Airport to the USA. Flynet.


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How's everybody doing? For those of you who didn't know, I have made a big switch from TV to Radio at least for the time being. I am still living in Tyler, TX but I am no longer at CBS 19. I am now a Producer/Sports Announcer at KTBB-FM/AM which is also here in Tyler. I am also doing Sports Play-by-Play for Chitwood Sports Media, an independent firm here in East Texas that broadcasts live High School, College, and other local sporting events on the internet and on radio.
I am honestly very excited about this opportunity as I will be able to pursue opportunities I had not had a chance to pursue while on the TV side of things. I also have a much more flexible schedule, and in "These Troubled Economic Times," I will also have a chance to make a little bit more $$$.
Hit me up anytime at firstname.lastname@example.com
Mike Alzamora
ps. Bieke, Donahoo Congrats on the show. It's definitely very informative and entertaining. Take Care everyone.
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As a late night lounge in West end, Loft West End caters to those who enjoy a few of the finer things in life. From cheeky cocktails to fine wines and craft beers, the drinking adventures are extensive. Order downstairs from Archive Beer Boutique for a complete grazing experience.
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Ed. Note: Apologies for not posting the Top 5 last night – my favorite cookies are, in no particular order, chocolate chip, chocolate with macadamia nut, oatmeal raisin, Oreos, and plain ol' sugar cookies. Also, related to blood donation – which was the tangential relation to cookies in the first place – have a go at some blood donation trivia, via the J! Archive.
Lynne Thigpen played the Chief of ACME (always capitalized, though it was never explicitly established as an acronym) across much of the franchise's history – for a non-hosting role on a children's game show, it was one hell of an interesting career role. Along with portraying the Chief on Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, its successor Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?, and three Carmen video games, she appeared as a member of judicial matters rather than investigative ones more often in her career: she appeared in 10 episodes as District Attorney Ruby Thomas on LA Law, and was a judge on Law & Order three times.
Four more facts about Carmen Sandiego after the jump, but first…
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- Greg Lee also had a semi-notable career to go along with Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, appearing as the voice of Principal Bob White on another '90s staple, Doug.
- Some punny villains in V.I.L.E. (again, always capitalized, though never explicitly established as an acronym) on the show and in the game series: Sara Nade, Justin Case, Ivanna Steele, and my personal favorite, Patty Larceny.
- The three items needed to go to the map on the original show? The Loot, The Warrant, and The Crook. If they won in the final round (the map), the contestant "Gumshoe" would receive a trip to anywhere in the lower 48 states – a prize that was a hell of a lot better than Where in Time, which was just a desktop computer. (And worse yet, a desktop computer with dial-up, in all likelihood.)
- The last major hurrah in the Carmen Sandiego universe was the cartoon series Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?, in which, come the end of the series, Carmen was seen less as an evasive villainess and more of an anti-hero, with a backstory presenting her as a prolific former ACME agent who went rogue, and plots which included Carmen helping ACME agents Zak and Ivy in foiling criminals greater and even more dastardly than she.


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Remember yesterday, when FTVLive FIRST reported that WKMG General Manager Skip Valet was out the door of the Orlando station.
Finally, Today the other websites and newspapers got around to reporting the news that FTVLive FIRST brought you. Of course, each one of them gave FTVLive credit for first breaking the news.
What? Wait.
No of them did that.
Valet cited low ratings as the reason he is out the door. In a memo to the staff, he wrote, "WKMG is becoming more competitive, but not fast enough. So, with regret, it's time for me to step aside and let someone else lead the team. "
He added that Emily Barr, president of WKMG owner Graham Media Group,"has assured me the process of identifying and hiring a new General Manager will begin immediately."
Look for the job to be filled soon and then look for more changes at the struggling O-Town station.


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And the sooner you learn that, and accept the fact they will throw you under the bus, the better your career will be.
They are not your friends.
They are not your mentors.
They are your enemies that need to be quarantined as quickly as possible and people you must be promoted over in order to succeed. They are the bottleneck and blockage to your advancement in your career.
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Businesses asked to close in protest of HB 87
See Video: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/15005878/businesses-asked-to-close-in-protest-of-hb-b7
Posted: Jun 30, 2011 12:34 PM EDT
Updated: Jun 30, 2011 7:27 PM EDT
Have you ever wondered what a day without immigrants would be like?
GLAHR or Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights has dedicated July 1, as Non-Compliance day.
Businesses are asked to close Friday in protest of Georgia's immigration law, HB-87, even though a Federal judge blocked parts of the bill Monday.
The owner of Si Senor Mexican Grill, in Norcross, Gwinnett County plans on shutting the doors to the restaurant tomorrow.
"So we are going to lose like three thousand dollars," said business owner Araceli Rodriguez.
Only parts of HB-87will go into effect tomorrow, including making it a felony to use false documents when applying for a job.
A judge blocked other – more controversial parts – from taking effect until a lawsuit can be heard in court.
Rodriguez hopes the state will notice the impact of losing immigrant business, even for one day.
"If we don't open tomorrow Georgia doesn't receive the money, the sales tax, and that's a hard thing for them too," said Rodriguez.
GLAHR organizer, Georgina Perez said they are asking for the Latino community and their allies to not go to work, school and not buy anything.
Perez argues the Hispanic community helps the economy not hurt it.
A lot of us work in restaurants, hotels, in a lot of domestic jobs, tomorrow is going to have a huge impact said Perez.
Rodriguez said the hit to her wallet will be hard, but she said protesting HB-87 is worth it.
"The Hispanic community is going to lose a lot of money but Georgia is going to lose more," Rodriguez said.
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We're not the first to say it, and we won't be the last: Aaron Paul is one good ookin' fellow. Even when he's playing a strung-out, grieving addict whose life is a swirling whirlpool of misery and mistakes, he is just a dreamboat. And when he gets cleaned up? Oh, girl, we could go on for days.
The Breaking Bad star took to Reddit for the Internet's favorite kind of interview, the AMA, and told us all a few things about what it's like to play one of TV's most recognizable characters — and dropped a few coy hints about the upcoming series finale. An enlightening experience, to say the least, and he was more thorough and dedicated to answering every reasonable question than most celebrities are in this format. Here are a few highlights:
He's a natural-born talent. And he really gets into character: "The only training I have is really trial and error. I never went to any sort of class. When I came out to LA I was 17 years old and I sat in on two different classes. What I saw during those classes was them doing these strange acting exercises which I didn't understand. I always just thought "hey, pretend like you're being someone else and that's all there is to it." I wasn't a fan of those classes so if I go into an audition and fail miserably, I just think to myself 'well, let's not do that again' and 'do better.' So that's really it. I just force myself to truly believe that I am living the situation through the character."
He's kind of a furry. When asked which Star Wars character he'd like to be: "it's between R2D2 and Chewbacca. Leaning towards Chewbacca...just because I think it would be fun to be that furry and soft."
He joins you and Kristen Bell in your Game of Thrones obsession. When asked what other shows he would like to be on: "I would say Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, or Game of Thrones, or House of Cards. They are so badass and addicting." Also, when asked what he would name it if he had a child with Daenerys Targaryen, he simply responded "Fred."
He's okay with the fact that this whole thread is basically people saying "yo, bitch." "Yes, I get called 'bitch' on a daily basis and yes I do think I'll get called 'bitch' on a daily basis for years to come. But to be honest, I don't really mind because I like being called 'bitch.'"
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On the much-anticipated ending: "I gotta be honest. I never wanted Breaking Bad to end, simply because I'm a huge fan of the show and I didn't want to be unemployed. But after reading the final eight episodes and understanding where the writers are going with it, I'm so happy they ended it the way they did and I think all of you will be happy as well. It's a dark, crazy ride to the final episode but it is a fun one. Yeah, bitch."
Also, one participant pointed out that he is the male Jennifer Lawrence, which is so true. Definitely go check out the rest of this thread, where you will find out that Aaron Paul is amazing, kind, adorable, funny, and that you are completely in love with him.


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Me and the littles spent some of our rainy Friday visiting "Peg" (as Charlotte calls great-grandma) and Aunt Katie. As always, it was great to see them and grams enjoyed seeing the kids as well.
In other news, Charlotte got new shoes. Pretty cute, ey?
Also, today is day 4 of blogging for me...granted, it was a short entry, but maybe I will be able to do all 31 entries?! You'll have to wait and see!


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Responsible Travel
Why Wild Earth?
Responsible travel is the guiding principle behind Wild Earth Adventures. As part of a commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental education we seek to create an awareness and respect for the environment through exposure to wild places. We promote responsible travel through our supporting the local community in areas where the company operates. Responsible travel can benefit nature through education and through the exploration of wilderness settings we hope to nurture a greater awareness and appreciation of our natural surroundings.
Our trips have been developed in areas where we have a close connection to the communities. This relationship has enabled us to create unique adventure holidays that give a real insight into the places, using local resources that benefit the local economy. By joining our adventure you will not only enjoy exposure to a remote and pristine wilderness but the frontier culture. You will be learning about the local community and benefiting the local economy.
The small group sizes provide an intimate experience and minimize the impact on the trails and campsites. All waste is packed out and we have an environmental policy for backcountry travel which ensures that we 'leave no trace'.
If you would like further information regarding our Eco Travel Responsible Tourism Policy please click below:
Food for thought
It is essential that we provide a good, healthy and nutritional menu for our guests and to do this we rely on local suppliers to provide the freshest ingredients available.
Supporting local farmers and business is part of our commitment to a responsible travel policy.
From organic home-dried produce and feasts serving the local delicacies we make sure that our guests get a fully nutritional and locally sourced menu. These are added expenses that other companies choose not to include in their itineraries.
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Our exclusive adventure holidays are a responsible choice for families looking for expert knowledge and safe hands to guide them on their holiday of a lifetime. Couples, grandparents, school-age children, teens – regardless of experience – find can find their ideal holiday with one of our scheduled packages or a custom designed private adventure.
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Our commitment to keep group sizes small is part of our responsible travel policy to minimize impact on the area we visit but also to create a cosy atmosphere and a more personalized feel to the trips.
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The adventure travel industry attracts a certain kind of people. Those who are not satisfied with a 9 to 5 job, just to earn a living, but those who are passionate about being outdoors and creating experiences for the customers that are fortunate enough to join them.
Our guides are highly trained and experienced to provide our guests with a first class experience. Regardless of the size of the group each of our scheduled tours will be accompanied by two guides. Our guides come highly qualified with Bachelor or Master degrees, the highest level of wilderness first aid and a broad range of outdoor skills and qualifications from primary care paramedic to sea kayaking, avalanche operations, swift water rescue, dog sledding, horse riding, kite surfing, lodge catering, photography, survival skills to name but a few. We can assure you you will be in safe and knowledgeable hands.


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The guidelines describe the Commission's view on how lenders should approach setting their fees in order to comply with the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCF Act), which requires credit fees charged by lenders to be reasonable.
The guidelines are not exhaustive, nor are they intended to be legally binding.
"The guidelines set out the general principles that lenders should take into account in setting their fees. They also give guidance on whether or not particular types of costs can be included in fees," said Antonia Horrocks, the Commission's General Manager, Competition.
"We know this is can be a complex area, so we have included examples which we think will give clarity for creditors," said Ms Horrocks. "For example, a lender cannot seek to cover costs of advertising and promotion in a credit fee. That would be unreasonable because these costs do not have a close relationship to a specific loan transaction."
The guidelines were sent to relevant credit sector organisations including more than 20 groups or individuals who made submissions on the draft guidelines, and to all dispute schemes for distribution to members.
"We recommend creditors read the Guidelines carefully and think about the fees that are being charged and consider whether they are credit fees. If they're not sure they should consider seeking legal advice," said Ms Horrocks.
The Commission first issued draft guidelines in 2009 and 2010 but was not able to finalise them until the outcome of the long running Sportzone/MTF case in which the Supreme Court made clear that credit fees should only cover transaction-specific costs.
"Unfortunately the MTF/Sportzone litigation was very protracted, as the case moved through various courts over 7 years. We received the Supreme Court's decision in 2016 and were glad to see our approach upheld, and we then moved to finalise the guidelines, following consultation," said Ms Horrocks.


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Donate blood at Fatima today!
Posted on April 17th, 2017 by Sara
Please consider donating blood and make that life-saving difference to a patient in need.
Monday, April 17
Magnolia Community Blood Drive
Fatima Church Hall
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
**Walk-in Service ONLY** for Whole Blood.
Sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus
For questions about eligibility, please call 800-398-7888
When you donate, please remember to eat a good meal, drink plenty of water, and bring a photo I.D.
Thank you for your continued support of patients in need.