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Teacher of Maths (SEND), Cambridge
Closing date:
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Temporary
Suitable for NQTs: Yes
Vision for Education, the supply arm of TES, are seeking to appoint an ambitious Full-Time Maths Teacher to work in a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Cambridge. This full-time position is to begin from September 2018 and likely to continue on a permanent basis if you are the right person for the school.
The desired Maths Teacher will be teaching children with Autism (ASD) across Key Stage Three (KS3), Key Stage Four (KS4) and Key Stage Five (KS5). The successful Maths Teacher will be expected to have a broad subject knowledge and have the ability to teach a range of qualifications, including GCSE and Functional Skills. You will be teaching small classes and receive a high level of staffing support. The successful Maths Teacher will be expected to work collaboratively with their colleagues and complete planning and marking. Furthermore, you will be expected to contribute to transforming and developing a lifelong love for learning for children with Autism.
The school is a large school for children with a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASD). The school is rated as 'Good' in all aspects and are in the process of working towards 'Outstanding' for their next Inspection. They are passionate and committed about providing high-quality CPD opportunities for all members of staff to ensure they make the most out of their role, providing effective teaching and learning opportunities and making the best out of their future career development.
To be considered for the position as a Maths Teacher you must:
•Be a Maths Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an Unqualified Teacher with at least 1 years' experience teaching Maths up to GCSE and A-Level
•Ideally, have experience teaching children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including; Autism (ASD/ASC), Asperger's Syndrome, Dyslexia and Dyslexia
•Be flexible, adaptable and able to hit the ground running in a busy and vibrant environment
•Able to adjust lessons and teaching approaches accordingly to meet the needs of the children you're supporting
•Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring and engaging Maths lessons
•Have a genuine desire to become part of committed team of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) practitioners, specialising in Autism (ASC/ASD)
Applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) are welcome for this Maths Teacher position, as the school has a very strong and well-developed NQT training and support programme.
At Vision for Education, we take our responsibilities to our practitioners seriously and our aim is to ensure you are well supported and rewarded for your efforts. As part of the Vision for Education team, and as a Maths Teacher, you will receive:
•Excellent daily rates of pay, paid weekly through PAYE
•Support through your placements
•Unparalleled daily rates
•Access to a dedicated SEND Consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•Access to free specialist Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Moving and Handling Qualifications, and 20+ eLearning Courses through EduCare
•£50 reward every time you recommend a colleague
•Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drink
If you are a Maths Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you today.
You must be eligible to work in the UK and meet Vision for Education's stringent safeguarding checks for this Maths Teacher position. We will also require you to hold a current DBS certificate (Child Workforce only) and it be registered on the Online Update Service. If your DBS is not registered online or you do not hold a DBS under Child Workforce, Vision will assist in your application.
For more information on this Maths Teacher position and other teaching opportunities Vision for Education have to offer within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Cambridgeshire, please contact the Peterborough SEND Team on 01733 371371 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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iPhone 3G was dropped, now it is unresponsive
Hi there,
I have an iPhone 3g which was recently dropped (at least I think it was, that night was a little hazy) and now it does not respond to anything. The screen is not cracked, and everything appears to be no different than before in terms of blemishes and such.
I've plugged it into multiple computers, using multiple cords (and I know each cord is good because I've tested them on my wife's iPhone 3g) and still there is no response.
While plugged in I've tried holding the power button, nothing. I tried the power button + home button for at least 30 seconds, nothing.
Being that there has been a 1cm crack stemming from the 30 pin dock for a long time, I thought maybe the dock was damaged in the fall, and at the same time my battery went dead so it is unresponsive because the battery is dead and it cannot be charged because the dock was broken. So I ordered a complete dock assembly (antenna, speaker, mic and all) and replaced it... no go.
I don't know where to go from here, I've had it apart and nothing really sticks out as a problem. I'm pretty handy with electronics so I'm thinking of checking to see if the battery is good or not, however there were no signs of the battery starting to wear out. Can the battery literally just stop working? And even if the battery is worn out, shouldn't the phone work while plugged into the computer?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
- Kris
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} How low can they go? Bonds -- the investment of choice By Dr. Irwin Kellner, CBS MarketWatch Last Update: !(UPDATEDEN){(MODDATE)})} Previous Kellner gems
As the summer?s heat intensifies, the hot topic of discussion on Wall Street is the future direction of interest rates. For, as interest rates go, so goes the stock market, prices of bonds, the dollar?s foreign exchange value, and, of course, the U.S. economy.
Many factors go into determining the course of interest rates. On the short end there is the Federal Reserve. While market opinion regarding Fed policy has vacillated since the central bank last raised rates back in March 1997, the Fed has, in fact, held short-term rates steady over the past 14 months.
To be sure, opinion within the Fed has also changed several times during this period. From March 1997 until last December, the central bank maintained a bias toward further rate increases. Then it shifted to a neutral posture, only to reinstate this tightening bias several months ago.
Next move is lower
Notwithstanding this latest tilt toward higher rates, a growing number of market participants have come to the conclusion that the Fed?s next move will be to lower them. Besides the lack of inflation, there is the impact that the Asian crisis, the General Motors strike, and the need to work down excess inventories is having on overall economic activity.
The economy clearly grew at a slower pace in the second quarter than it did in the first, and is set to grow even more slowly during the current period unless the GM strike is settled soon.
Even though the Fed has held short rates steady, interest rates over the balance of the maturity spectrum have declined substantially from where they were in March 1997. In the case of the government?s bellwether 30-year bond, its yield has fallen from 7 percent then, to 5.57 percent earlier this week. For today's trading, see
Low but not lowest
This is the lowest that the long bond has yielded since Washington started issuing them on a regular basis back in 1977, although far from the lowest ever for a long-maturity government bond. Historical data on long-term interest rates.
In the 1960s, yields on long-dated governments routinely were in the 4 percent zone, while in the 1950s, they returned 3 percent or even less! These are relevant comparisons because one of the fundamentals that determine long-term rates, inflation, is as low today as it was in the 1960s and 1950s.
In the past, bond buyers were satisfied with a yield some 3 percentage points over the rate of inflation. One percent inflation in the 1960s produced 4 percent bond yields then, but yields today are over a point and a half higher with the same rate of inflation.
Out of whack
This puts U.S. bonds out of whack not only with their own historical relationship with inflation, but with those in other countries as well. Our long-term rates are higher than those in most other industrialized nations, yet our inflation rates are lower.
Another fundamental is the supply of these bonds, which is a function of Washington?s budget position. As you know, the government will have a surplus in its budget this year.
The last time Washington had black ink for a full year was in 1969, and before that, 1960. In the 1950s budget surpluses were common.
These key fundamentals alone suggest that the path of least resistance for interest rates in the longer end of the maturity spectrum is down. Add in the fact that foreign investors are buying heavily because they offer better returns than these people can get in their home countries and a further decline in rates seems just about inevitable.
Inverted yield curve
If the long bond?s yield breaks below 5.5 percent while the Fed continues to hold short rates steady, investors will be confronted with an unusual (but not unprecedented) phenomenon called a negatively sloping yield curve. In other words, long-term rates will fall below short-term rates (even now, yields are flat from two to 10 years).
This is usually a sign that the Fed will ease, for in the past, such a development has also signaled the onset of a recession. So one way or another, look for rates to come down in the coming months.
This makes bonds the investment of choice, in my opinion.


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Tonight Amy Poehler becomes the 4th former female SNL cast member to come back to host (following Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Molly Shannon), and Katy Perry becomes the first person to be an SNL musical guest the same week a segment she filmed for Sesame Street was pulled from the show.
For the record, here are my predictions. These are based on nothing except published articles, and educated guesses. So if I get them right, compliment me:
I am now guessing there will be 9 cameos, as follows:
-Maya Rudolph (for Bronx Beat?)
-Jimmy Fallon (some sort of extended Really?!?!?)
-Tina Fey (see Fallon)
-Governor David Paterson (D-NY) (reported in several places)
-Will Arnett (wife is hosting, new series to promote)
-Rashida Jones (she was in NY for Fallon on Thursday with Poehler, despite not having to promote Parks and Rec since it is a midseason show)
-Aziz Asnari (comedy comes in 3s. And Rob Lowe probably busy)
-Justin Timberlake (According to AOTS/Daily Show's Olivia Munn, he will be at the screening of his new film Social Network in Manhattan tomorrow. He is probably the most popular cameo on the show the past 5 years. And he and Fallon could bring back the Barry Gibb Talk Show, with guests Poehler's Hillary, Fey's Palin, Rudolph's Michelle Obama, and either Armisen's Paterson, or the actual Governor Paterson)
-Colbie Smulders (probably just an audience shot, or introducing 2nd musical guest, but her baby daddy (not sure boyfriend/husband/fiance) makes his SNL debut tonight, so I think she gets there. Also I think it's her wedding on HIMYM.)
-I also think Russell Brand is a possibility.
They do Barry Gibb Talk Show, Bronx Beat, and The Dakota Fanning Show out of Poehler's past.
In a surprise, after more than a season off, Wiig and Sudeikis bring back "Two A-Holes"
Lorne Michaels appears in the episode.
I'll be back at 11:30!
Sketch 1- Wiig plays a solid Chistine O'Donnell, in a sketch with Sudeikis and Hader. Random Michael Vick dog fight joke. Someone in the writers' room had Kevin Kolb on their fantasy team. Talks about an extreme sketchy past. Surprisingly well done compared to last season's political sketches. Then they have her fly away like wicked witch. Not bad at all. B+
Theme- Nice to see Elliot/Moynihan move to regulars after 2 years as featured players. Pardo recorded sounds the same as Pardo live.
Monologue- Poehler looks incredible considering she gave birth like a month ago. Great Parks and Rec joke. Shoutout to the 4 newbies (including Mr. Smulders). Crazy dream scene. Pedrad brings in an old Poehler favorite, Kaitlin. CAMEO #1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. CAMEO #2 RACHEL DRATCH. Killed by a Polar Bear. CAMEOs #3&4 TINA FEY and JIMMY FALLON. Keenan appears as a black Lorne Michaels. Inception joke. Unbelievable monologue. A+
Sketch 2- Bronx Beat. CAMEO #5 MAYA RUDOLPH. I was never a Bronx Beat fan, but I'm glad they're highlighting the best of Poehler's time there. Speaking of which, why hasn't there been a Best of Poehler yet? Of course the guest on Bronx Beat was always played by the host (best with Brian Williams), so who will it be? Katy Perry, in a skin tight Elmo tee-shirt, showing off her cleavage. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. That was fantastic. A+
Sketch 3- Fake ad, for Bosley Hair Care. Sudeikis, Wiig, Moynihan, Armisen. Pubic hair, transplanted to the head. Funny, a bit too much for me. B+
Sketch 4- Maternity Matters. A question show for pregnant mothers. The doctor is sick, Armisen is the producer replacing her. We've seen this before. It sucked. Hader plays the staff member, the question from Wiig. Oh right, Armisen's character is hard of hearing. Next question from Poehler. Oh and Armisen's character is offensive. Question 3 from Samberg. Question 4 from Elliot. Blah. C.
Sketch 5- Some gay wedding sketch with Poehler and a new girl (Vanessa Bayer) getting married in front of Armisen. But it's at the Ground Zero Mosque! An ad from Hader! Actually funny. But then its actually an RNC ad against it. This has more twists than a HIMYM episode. B.
Music 1- California Gurls. She sounds terrible. Like much worse than she normally sounds. No Snoop Dogg. I actually have grown to like this song somewhat, but this was dreadful. Minor props for setting up the stage like the video. D.
Weekend Update- Funny O'Donnell/witchcraft joke. Really!?! with Seth and Amy! about Iranian President. Excellent as always. Amy- "Don't Ask, Don't Tell sounds a little gay to begin with." Seth- "U.S. military policy needs a makeover. Who is really good at makeovers?" Now Amy just co-anchoring like it is 2008. Seth claims victory on Blockbuster, because he never returned a VHS 8 years ago, and they filed for Chapter 11. New cast member Jay Pharoah debuts a Will Smith impression. Good, not great. Amy should be co-anchoring Weekend Update until she has to go back to L.A. for Parks and Rec. And we bring in Armisen's Paterson to discuss the Cuomo v. Paladino race to replace him. "The Democrat in me wants Cuomo, but the trainwreck in me relates to Paladino." And there's New Jersey joke #1! And CAMEO #6 GOVERNOR DAVID PATERSON. As in actual Governor Paterson. And a blind joke. "Working in Albany is like watching SNL. There are a lot of characters. It's funny for 10 minutes. And then you just want it to be over." It's like Paterson is campaigning. And then "You've poked so much fun in me for being governor, I almost forgot I was black." And then "Just from my heightened sense of smell, I can tell that there are 15 people in this audience from...NEW JERSEY!" And as Amy begins to express thanks to exiting NBC exec Jeff Zucker, the Governors Paterson walk in front of the camera and talk. Very well done. A.
Sketch 6- Showtime is the Home for Women with Secrets. Wiig as Mary Louise Parker. Pedrad as Edie Falco. Abby Elliot as Laura Linney, really really well. And it's AMBER! One-legged Amber! What a random character to bring back. "Amy Poehler stars in "The Lean Years." Samberg plays "co-star Stanley Tucci." And there is the farting. Mr. Smulders makes his debut as her doctor. Other possible titles- One Leg to Live, The L(eg) Word, Farts and Recreation, Glee. They actually made that character funny. B+.
Sketch 7- Digital Short, Hader Presenting some award, now Perry singing a Best Original song nominee, with backup dancers. The Booger Man. Screen shots of NPH and Terry O'Quinn in the audience. Add Ed O'Neill, Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman. They also have clips from the film with each member of SNL. "And the winner is, Randy Newman." Poor, especially for a digital short, which has been the weekly highlight the past 2+ years. D.
Sketch 8- A lunch scene with Wiig, Elliot, new girl, and Amy Poehler in a tiny cowboy hat. Elliot and new girl love hat, Hader comes over and compliments hat. Wiig hates hat. One week later, Wiig wearing ridiculous hat. Now Poehler has a smaller hat under her hat. Next week, and "Trish (Poehler's character) Eats Here" is on sign for restaurant. Wiig comes, with microscope for microsopic hat, but Trish is in Wiig's hair with a smaller hat. One week later, we learn Trish died in a motorcycle crash, because her helment was tiny. And then Trish comes back, because "faking your own life is the new tiny hat!" Umm, okay? C.
MUSIC 2- Teenage Dream. Nothing terrific, nothing terrible. B.
Sketch 9- Actor II Actor- Andy Samberg goes in depth with premier actors of stage and screen. "This week- Actor Justin Timberlake." This combo has worked out before... Brilliant sketch with a longer opening than an actual sketch. A+.
Sketch 10- Promo for "The Even More Expendables" Hader as Steven Segal. Pharoah as Chris Tucker. Samberg as Bridgette Nielson. Then #3 "The Availables" Armisen as Eugene Levy. Eliot as Brooke Hogan... Okay this keeps going. Very funny. Too much to write. OH MY GOD MR. SMULDERS AS STEVEN SLATER! Poehler brings back her Kim Jong Il impression. Brilliant throwaway 12:55 sketch. A.
Overall a very strong episode, something that outside of Betty White and Taylor Swift they did not really have last season. Grade for episode 1: A.


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Would You Pay $50 Per Episode To See Game Of Thrones?
from the questions,-questions dept
And while the legacy entertainment industry continues to take a "zero tolerance" approach to infringement, by pretending that their various (extremely limited) online services are good enough, the simple truth is that it's ridiculously expensive for folks who just want to watch Game of Thrones online. The good folks at TorrentFreak took a look at what it would cost in a bunch of different countries to watch the authorized version of the show if you were a cord cutter who wasn't interested in anything else in a cable subscription. The Australian result may be the most shocking:
That's a bit of an understatement. And this is especially interesting, given that the US ambassador and the MPAA have repeatedly pointed to Game of Thrones piracy as a top priority that the Australian government needs to "fix." Perhaps, instead, there should be a focus on making it so that each episode is actually reasonably affordable. The situation, of course, is equally ridiculous in most other countries that TorrentFreak explored. And, yes, as HBO has said over and over again, it has good business reasons for doing this (it makes a ton of money from cable and satellite companies for each subscriber -- likely more than they'd pay individually). But the end result is that it should hardly be surprising that plenty of people choose an alternative route -- and it shouldn't be something that has US ambassadors up in arms.
When we look at the packages offered on the website the cheapest option appears to be the movie and drama combo, which costs $74 AUD (~ 70 USD) per month. However, the minimum subscription term is six months, which with the added costs adds up to $520 AUD (~ 590 USD). Assuming that someone's only interested in watching Game of Thrones, an Australian fan will have to pay $52 AUD (~ 49 USD) per episode, which is rather expensive


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Daniele Bonera is hoping that AC Milan manages to re-sign Kaka from Real Madrid, arguing that the attacking midfielder still has so much to offer - on and off the pitch.
Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani revealed on Wednesday that he will soon meet with Blancos president Florentino Perez to discuss the Brazil international's return to San Siro, while at the same time admitting that the size of the transfer fee and the player's wages represent significant obstacles.
There are doubts over Kaka's fitness, given his three seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu have been plagued by injury, but Bonera is in no doubt that the 2007 Ballon d'Or winner would be a tremendous addition to Massimiliano Allegri's squad,
"On a footballing level, he still has a lot to give, and he's also a great person," he told Gazzetta dello Sport. "It would be a positive to have him here with us for a number of reasons, not least in the way he trains. Ricky is a fantastic professional and he would be a great example for all of the kids."
Bonera freely admits that the whole club could do with a lift following the sale of star duo Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Paris Saint-Germain in July.
However, the veteran center back insists that Milan can still be competitive this season, arguing that the club just needs to take a leaf out of Juventus' book.
"Technically, we have lost a lot," Bonera conceded, alluding to Milan's summer sales. "But football teaches us that the players are one thing and the team is another thing altogether. You can compensate for certain deficiencies in the collective and Juve are a good example of this. Last year nobody would have thought they would win the championship, but they finished the season undefeated.
"The fans must have faith - because we do. Building something again is the big challenge for all those who are still here."
Indeed, Bonera dismissed former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso's suggestion that the Milan dressing room is split into several warring factions.
"Perhaps not having won anything in recent memory magnifies episodes and incidents that are actually quite common," the former Italy international mused. "A dose of indiscipline exists in all teams and all dressing rooms.
"It is true that at one point we went a bit off the mark in terms of our usual standards, but now the climate is very different."
The 31-year-old Bonera, who was capped 16 times by his country, joined Milan from Parma in 2006.
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Paper shredding services are typically based on the amount of paper to be shredded; paper can be measured in terms of numbers of bankers' boxes or file cabinets. Offices that require regular shredding services can establish payment schedules based on frequency of service as well as amount of shredding required.
Office Depot offers in-store shredding and also provides on-site pickup of materials to be shredded, contracting with records management firm Iron Mountain to provide these services. Office Depot's shredding prices begin at 99 cents per pound as of 2015, with approximately 100 sheets of standard letter-sized paper equaling a pound. In some communities, Goodwill Industries also provides shredding services beginning at $6 per box of documents.


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Many people, who try to accomplish their fitness goals through regular exercise and clean eating, do not see the results as quickly as they would like because they end up eating more calories than their body needs at home and in restaurants.
Here are a few ideas to help manage this issue:
-Downsize the plate you eat from when at home. It psychological to see a plate full of food (because the plate is smaller in diameter), or appears to not be full, because you have an appropriate amount of food, but your plate is 12 inches in diameter. It's a fact that plates have been made bigger, and the calorie count of most recipes have increased on average, over the last 30 years. You need to recognize that fact and make it your first positive step.
-When ordering food, ask the server to bring a to-go box with the delivery of your food. Portion sizes are gargantuan. Take half off straight away and put it away.
-Don't bring extra food to your table at home. It's too easy to re-fill your plate when you've finished if it's sitting right there. It takes your stomach 20 minutes to feel full, so decide if you want more after 20 minutes, and you would have to get up from the table to get it. Maybe you will chose not to have seconds based on those choices.
-Read labels for portion size. Many times when you read the label, the nutrition information is based on 2.5 portion size. Be aware!
Here is the healthiest rule of thumb for portions:
Palm= proteins
Thumb= fats
Fist= fruits/grains
Open hand= vegetables
Utilizing these techniques can help you get the proper nutrition your body needs to help you achieve the fitness goals that you desire.
11/29/11-Tuesday Exercise Diary:
my elbow is sore
Strength with trainer - back/biceps
biceps row- left-15 lb, right, 10 lb ( hurt elbow)
low back row- 2 tubes, held in a door frame
biceps row-turned out- one tube
single arm back row- 15lb right, 20 lb left
lat pull down- 2 tubes, hooked in door frame
biceps row- 26 lb. padded bar
Recumbent bike- 30 minutes
11/29/11 Tuesday Food Diary:
7:00-1 cup egg whites (120 cal)
2 oz old fashioned oatmeal (150 cal)
11 a.m.- protein shake (160 cal)
2 p.m.-3 oz. chicken (176 cal)
1 small sweet potatoes ( baked)(100 cal)
8 oz green vegetables ( raw or steamed), brocolli, asparagus, spinach, cherry tomato, brocolli slaw (88 cal)
1/2 tsp Uda's or flax oil ( 65 cal)
6 p.m.- 3 oz halibut (100 cal)
3 oz. corn ( boiled - I dont cook mine and I use organic bagged corn)(57 cal)
8 oz cauliflower ( steamed) (74 cal)
8 p.m.- 3 oz chicken breast ( roasted)(157 cal)
3 oz brown rice or quieno ( 101 cal)
8 oz. green vegetables (raw or steamed) (88 cal)
I do this eating plan after vacation or holidays to get my weight back into the zone I like, then I re introduce a more diversified menu
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Excellent advice ! I eat way too much for the activity level I have. The rules of "thumb" are a big help!I really liked the idea from your past blog about serving the portion for the meal and then storing the remainder in the refrigerator immediately. I am doing that !
GREAT! I'm so glad that my ideas are helping you eat clean meals. It is all a learning process, and we all can learn new ideas so keep writing. Thanks
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Train Your Brain With Kawashima and Kinect
Kinect is on course to train our bodies into perfect shape thanks to a slew of physical titles and the raw physicality of the peripheral itself... but now (like an Eastern martial arts mantra), it will also train our minds. Dr. Kawashima will be bringing the fantastically-successful Brain Training franchise to the Xbox 360, using Kinect to provide fast muscle-memory inputs.
Translated as Respond With Your Body: New Brain Training, this new title will require up to four gamers to use body movements to engage in addictive little minigames (including a cheeky little Pac-Man homage). It'll be a Kinect launch title in Japan, and we'll certainly be able to learn more about the specifics at this year's Tokyo Game Show. [Spotted and translated by Andriasang]
Enjoy the trailer for a first look at New Brain Training in action... and some sinister footage of a poor guinea pig being rigged up to the Matrix.
The Last Guardian & Suda51/Mikami Project Confirmed for TGS
The Last Guardian (Team ICO's latest heartwarming and doubtlessly eventually heartbreaking title) was suspiciously absent at this year's Penny Arcade Expo- but it has been confirmed for an appearance at the Tokyo Game Show next week. Hopefully we'll be on course for a new trailer, though nothing has been announced as yet. [Thanks, VG247]
In more exciting news, the mysterious EA joint project between the insane developer of No More Heroes and the genius behind Resident Evil will finally be unveiled on September 15th. With both Suda 51 and Shinji Mikami at the helm, this game is likely to be violent, lavish, and extremely quirky. Place your bets here. [1UP]
We'll be keeping an eye on both titles next week- and will bring you the latest.
New Rock Band 3 Trailer Tinkles The Ivories
Harmonix has released a new trailer for the upcoming Rock Band 3 that shows off the new keyboard peripheral thanks to some developer commentary and the epic funk stylings of Huey Lewis and The News. Whilst we've reported on the keytar before, you'll now be able to see it in action.
The standard mode bunches groups of keys into the five familiar colours- but Rick Wakeman wannabes will be able to use the 'Pro Mode' to play an octave and a half of real solos. I was lucky enough to try this out/massively embarrass myself at Gamescom- and let me assure you, it'll take some serious getting used to.


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Basic difference between linear function and quadratic functions is that linear function is the function, in which the value of the dependent variable depends only on the first power of the independent variable. But, in the quadratic function, value of the dependent variables depends on the second power of the independent variable.
Let's see the basic difference between linear and quadratic equation.
Consider $y = ax + b$.
This is a simple linear function. In this function, $y$ is the dependent variable and $x$ is the independent variable.
In this, $y$ depends on $x^1$. $a$ and $b$ are constants and $a$ is not equal to zero.
In linear function, the power of the independent variable should be one. This means the highest degree of the equation should be one.
Graph of a linear equation is a straight line.
Solve the linear equation $x + 1 = 3$.
Step 1: Subtract 1 from both the sides.
$x + 1 - 1 = -3 - 1$
Step 2: Simplify both the sides.
$x = -4$
This is the example of a simple linear equation. In this equation, power of $x$ is one.
$x + y = 1$ is another example of linear equation. Graph of this equation will be a straight line.
So, we can say that the graph of a linear equation is always a straight line.
In the case of a quadratic function, the value of the dependent variables depends on second power of the independent variable.
General form of a quadratic equation is $y = ax^2 + bx + c$. In this equation, $a$, $b$, $c$ are constants and $y$ depends on $x^2$. In this equation, $a$ is not equal to zero.
Solve $(x + 1)(x - 3) = 0$
$x + 1 = 0$ or $x - 3 = 0$
$x = -1$ or $x = 3$
Therefore, the solution is $x = -1, 3$.


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Vast (Creature)
My quest for exploration lies within the fantastical universe within our seas.
As a teenager, I had my first scuba diving adventure. My father had a friend who was an underwater photographer. For a week, we lived on a sailboat in the Virgin Islands and dove shipwrecks twice a day. I will never forget how completely taken I was by the variety and vibrancy of life living just beneath the surface.
I became a Rockaway Artist Alliance member before I moved to Brooklyn. I had a friend in Carroll Gardens who really wanted a sticker for her car to be able to park at Fort Tilden without getting a ticket. She brought me to meetings in exchange for this sticker. Fort Tilden offered a very dynamic community rich in art, theatre and gardening. It contained an aura of a place where magical happenings were inspired, and creative souls are celebrated.
Both of my parents were raised in Brooklyn. They were already familiar with the magic the sea offered to the beachcomber. My dad would capture all types of creatures from the ocean and put them in his fish tank for observation. They instilled this love of nature into their four children. That love is very evident in my artwork.


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BusJunction: One More Reason to Take the Bus
Travel Blog • Eva Holland • 04.16.09 | 10:29 AM ET
It's been almost a year since I grudgingly acknowledged that, train delays and airport security being what they are these days, taking the bus might sometimes be the most convenient and comfortable way to go.
Since then—one gruesome incident notwithstanding—I've gone from a still-reluctant bus user to a full-on regular. And I'm not the only one: new bus lines have been popping up everywhere (and particularly here in the U.S. Northeast), and now there's even a dedicated bus carrier search engine, BusJunction.com.
The site's simple enough to use: just plug in your departure point, destination and desired date of travel, and it generates a clearly laid-out list of options, with the lowest prices and amenities like onboard wi-fi or power outlets flagged. Greyhound, the major Chinatown lines, and the newer budget upstarts are all included in the search. West Coast types are out of luck for now; BusJunction currently only covers spots in the Northeast, the Midwest and parts of the South.
If, like me, you've given in to the affordability, convenience and (as a general rule) punctuality of inter-city bus travel, then BusJunction is worth checking out before your next trip.


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Not for meOverall, I wouldn't have bought this toy and I'm glad I didn't. That said, if you appreciate an incredibly quiet vibe and light vibrations, then this is the toy for you.
Weak vibrations
Slightly painful removal
Slightly painful removal
I got this toy as a free bonus for signing up for the newsletter. It wouldn't have been something that caught my eye, and after trying it, I don't think I would buy it for myself. The Insepera Balls feature two vibrating balls, each with an independent motor. You can use one for clitoral use, and the other for vaginal. If you like buzzy vibrations, this would be great for you. If you prefer deeper vibrations, a classic bullet or something like it is probably more up your alley.
Material / Texture
The toy is made of hard plastic, with a smooth finish on the balls. When I opened it, I noticed an unpleasant smell that lessened but didn't disappear after being washed with soap and water. There are pretty prominent seams on the balls where the cord connects, which scraps a little when removed from the vagina.
Design / Shape / Size
Two purple balls attached to a controller by two clear cords. The controller is comfortable to hold, and the switch is easy to use. The balls are small and both can fit comfortably in the vagina. The cord comes folded up and tied, so unless you want a lot of cord, it's pretty compact. There's no bumps or anything on the balls, only the smooth finish, so if you like nubby toys this isn't the toy for you.
Functions / Performance / Controls
There's a motor in each ball, but the vibrations are very weak and weren't enough for me. It's controlled by and easy slider switch: off, low and high. Two speeds, the low being comparable to the speed of an electric face washer. The high isn't much stronger and both speeds give very buzzy sensations that I didn't find very stimulating.
Care and Maintenance
Since this toy is made of plastic, you can use any lube you like with it without worry. I cleaned mine with soap and water, but you could use toy cleaner or wipes if you wanted. It's very compact, and I imagine it'd be no trouble to store in the smallest toy box.
The toy comes in a basic clear blister pack -- easy to open, but not ideal for storage. A small pamphlet about the toy is included.
Personal comments
I found this toy to be lacking. One thing I really didn't like about it was removal. Ouch! The seam where the cord meets ball is prominent and hard, and it scraped on the way out.
My experience was unsatisfying, as the vibrations were too weak and buzzy for my liking. I'll try it a few more times to be sure, but I don't think I'll hold on to this toy.
Follow-up commentary 5 months after original review
I've gotten this toy out once since I reviewed it, thinking I may have been too harsh. Well, I wasn't. It still smells, the seams are still painful and the vibrations are still lackluster.
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The Great Equalizer
|A Cigar.
You ever smoke a cigar? I meet a lot of folks whom tell me that they enjoy a stick on occasion. And I get that. It's a special occasion and some folks treat themselves to the largest tobacco stick they can get their hands on, makes sense right? Right.
That said, I am a cigar smoker. Not the occasional smoker either, but "humo frecuentemente." As in, I enjoy sticks on the regular. And, while I am at it, let me take a few lines to say that smoking cigars IS NOT the same as smoking cigarettes. Not all smoking is created equal. Cigarettes are much worse than cigars as far as "junk"goes. They are cut with so much other fillers, impurities and other chemical garbage. Cigarettes taste different too. I have no intention on alienating cigarette smokers out there, but someone has to call a spade a spade. The two, cigars and cigarettes, are like comparing apples to oranges. Scratch that, because neither are healthy. Let's try that again. Maybe the comparison is more closely compared to bourbon and King Cobra (you know, the 40 oz. malt liquor drink). The bourbon, like the cigar, represents pure goodness, but not exactly healthy for you. The cigarettes would be like King Cobra, it's the king of junk liquor. End of my rant. Let's move on.
Smoking cigars.
If you "humo frecuentemente" like me, than you have probably enjoyed some time at a local cigar lounge with others, because you know that smoking is best optimized while smoking with others.
I have yet to be ceased of amazement while visiting a local cigar shop/lounge, because the same thing happens everywhere, all the time.
It goes like this, I grab a cigar, sit in the lounge, light it up and enjoy, and then I just sit and wait, listen and engage. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do. It doesn't matter if you're black or white, brown or yellow. It doesn't matter if you're right or left, red or blue. It doesn't matter your politics, your religion or if you're rich or poor. You could be male or could be female, old or young. You could be an experienced aficiando or you may not be. All of it does not matter. What does matter is that you have a stick. If you have that, you're are part of the circle.
I've visited many cigar shops and lit up plenty of sticks around many a bonfire. I don't know why it is so, but it's the greatest equalizer. I have heard so many life stories and made some great friends along the way and all because we smoke cigars together. It's the only thing I know that cuts the socio-religio-politico-economic barriers like it does. Not even religion brings brings completely random people together like the cigar world does. The only communities that I can think of that might pull off something close would be beer drinkers or pot smokers.
It's a crazy bunch that meet to sit and smoke cigars. And sure, there are lots of disagreements that occur, but at the end of it all, it's all good, because...well...cigars. It mellows all of it. We disagree, but then we'll be back, because...well...cigars. It's the great equalizer. Maybe it's a better mediator. Maybe it's both. Whatever it is it just works. It works every single time.
I love all the "Brothers and Sisters of the Leaf." The whole thing isn't anything about being addicted to smoking. It's a community thing. It's a crew thing. It's about similar interests, It's about a time to lounge. It's about the conversations. Maybe it's an escape for some or it's a place of work for another, but whichever it is, it is always a treat.
Ironically, the whole cigar culture thing is smitten with an image. That's real and maybe it looks a little too pretentious to some. But really though, no one is going to cast anyone out due to the size (or lack thereof) of ones bank account. It's about what's in your hand, not your wallet.
It's just like what Digital Underground said, "All around the world, the same song."
Please leave comments and thoughts below.
See more of, what I call, "The Cigar Hustle" at Youtube. I host a series called "Ash Wednesdays."
Maybe you'd now like to order some really good cigars. The tobacco is premium and it's so good. So go ahead and take a-looksie at www.bullcitycigars.com.
Connect with me on more social media platforms @metromonk.
Peace be with you!.


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Interview #1: Lindsey Tran
CUS: How did you get into photography?
Lindsey Tran: Well, I've always liked art - drawings, paintings, anything really. But then I realized I was never that good at any of it.. I met my best friend in the 7th grade, and she had a camera (not an SLR or anything, just a point and shoot), and we'd always take pictures together. So that's kind of how it all started. I took my point and shoot camera everywhere and took pictures of just any old thing. Then just a year ago, I met Tori (www.flickr.com/toristeffen), and her pictures inspired me to actually get an SLR camera and start doing something with my life. I'm not all that good, but hey! I've only started out 8 months ago!
CUS: What kind of camera do you enjoy using most?
LT: Well, I haven't used a lot of cameras - just my point and shoot and my Canon xsi. But out of them, I'd pick my Canon. Although I wouldn't mind a film camera!
CUS: If every photograph should contain one key element, what would it be in your opinion?
LT: Magic.
CUS: Do you feel that your mood affects the type of photographs you produce on a particular day?
LT: Yes . . . and no. My friend Antoinette (www.flickr.com/nettyy) always tells me my pictures are "so dark." I'm generally a happy person, although my pictures might not portray it. I can't help but to make a picture just a little bit darker than it is; I don't know why. I guess I just enjoy the air of mystery and eeriness to it.
CUS: If you could photograph any person (past or present) who would you choose?
LT: Not really anyone in particular, I don't think. Just anyone interesting or anyone willing to have a photo shoot.
CUS: Do you have a favorite photographer?
LT: Andrew James (www.flickr.com/andrewseajames) is definitely a huge inspiration.
CUS: Do you believe that with the rise in accessibility in digital photography the phrase "everyone can be a photographer" is true?
LT: No, of course not. People can take pictures all they want, but without understanding and feeling the beauty of what they are capturing, they cannot be a photographer. And no, taking MySpace pictures do not count as photography.
CUS: What sorts of themes do you try to explore through your photographs? Is there any one in particular in which you try to convey often?
LT: I tend to lean towards nostalgia in a lot of my photos, longing for something. I don't mean it to be that way; it's just how it turns out.
CUS: Do all your photographs go through some sort of post-processing treatment? And if so what kinds of effects do you try to produce through Photoshop/other post-processing tools?
LT: Er, yeah! I edit my pictures on Photoshop CS4. Most of the time, I just edit the curves and color balance and add a whole bunch of color layers. Nothing too hard.
CUS: Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
LT: Hmm . . . I'll be 35. THAT IS SO OLD. I have no idea really. I don't spend much time thinking about things 20 years ahead of my time. I just hope I'm happy and certainly, still alive.
CUS: Last but not least, what question would you like to ask our next interviewee?
LT: How about: "What is the weirdest thing someone has ever said/done to you while you were taking pictures?" like honking, saying vulgar things, etc. or "What is your favorite environment to take pictures in? Why?" like indoors, outdoors. Of course, you'll have to reword them because my writing is horrible, haha!
ed. note: images updated 09/13
Lindsey Tran, b. 1993 from Houston, Texas.
Images provided by Lindsey Tran. All rights reserved.


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Are fat jokes (ever) okay? I don't know the answer to that question, but thought about it a lot watching (finally! yay Netflix streaming!) the newest Wallace and Gromit film, A Matter of Loaf and Death.
Wallace's love interests--Wendolene, Lady Tottington--are always rather grotesque. Piella Bakewell is not a departure in that sense, but she is new in that she combines both love interest and villain; usually it's one or the other, or both, but in separate forms, threatening the primary Wallace & Gromit relationship. Piella, the former pin-up model for the Bake-O-Lite company, is a serial killer, seeking revenge on the bakers who ruined her career by making her fat, and needs Wallace, now a baker, to complete her "baker's dozen" of victims.
The fat schtick in Loaf and Death is a symptom--or maybe cause--of how this movie isn't as clever as some of the others. Piella is really only about her homicidal monomania and her size (with a bit about her horrid middle-class taste thrown in). That's it: set-ups, character, jokes, plot-points, whatever, are about just an evil fat woman. She meets her justice eaten by an alligator when the balloon she's in can't support her weight ("I'm as light as a feather!"). The last line of the movie is Wallace saying, "Always room for a small one!" as he invites Fluffles, Piella's dog, into the cab of the bread-delivery truck with him and Gromit.
Wallace is always oblivious to the threats in love or hate, but Piella seems without redeeming qualities at all, although I guess we are to pity her at the end for her fury at what baked goods did to her. I didn't find her or the movie that fun or interesting as a result. I could have done with much more focus on the details of W&G's baking business, including more fun Nick Park machines. Also: I would happily watch an entire film about Fluffles! With her adorable trembling knock knees comme Shaun the Sheep. Too cute. Maybe it would be too saccharine, though.
I will say this, having seen Despicable Me recently as well: you can tell animators enjoy depicting large bodies, blowing up contrast between both fat characters and thin, and the extremes within one body (such as the lady tourist, below). You can tell they have fun with it. It seems to me that you see a lot of fat in animated films these days.
It hugs a tricky line, though, the balance between parody and style, especially when filmmakers are set free-er with animation to make the world they want to see. As is usual with a fat character, the depiction of Piella is cool as well as kind of awful. You can do a lot with a fat lady made out of clay.
I'm really looking forward to seeing The Illusionist, the new film from the director who made The Triplets of Belleville, which contains the most dizzying gestures using size I've ever seen in a film--plus the colors in the filmmaker's graphic, strongly 2-D world are so beautiful they make my body temperature go up.
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"Get under the bed—hurry!" Dr. Luis Allen and his wife Maxine ushered their two sons beneath the king-size bed in their hotel room in Mumbai, India. Gunshots resonated in the hallway. Their bodies, pressed against the floor, shook from the vibrations of explosions going off within the building. All they could do was lie there—and pray.
Dr. Luis Allen, a geriatric psychiatrist at Florida Hospital, his wife and their two sons were on vacation in India. On the family's last night in Mumbai, the Allens made their way from the renowned hotel pool to their room. The sound of fireworks filled the night air. Approaching their room, the Allens realized that the noises weren't fireworks, but gunshots. Alerted by his discovery, Dr. Allen began searching the internet for more information. A CNN headline rattled the family—"Mumbai Under Siege."
The family could hear banging on hotel doors nearby, followed by screams and rounds of gunfire. Hotel guests were being dragged from their rooms and murdered in the hallways. Fearing that their room would be next, Dr. Allen and Maxine staged a "hasty departure." Hiding the boys safely under the bed, the couple unlocked the safety lock on the door, tossed their clothes haphazardly into bags and opened the safe. Dr. Allen and Maxine crawled beneath the bed cocooning their boys between them.
For the next 48 hours, the Allen family remained under their bed, in a "coffin position." Miraculously, the young boys fell into a deep sleep. The family received texts from friends and family worldwide. As Maxine's cell phone battery was running out, she sent a final text to her pastor Jim Coffin at Markham Woods Seventh-day Adventist Church: "We're in the Taj—pray."


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A Cure for the Common Coverage
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Cravings happen. And whoever dares to stand in the way of a woman on a mission to devour a basket of chips with salsa, a handful of Hershey's Hugs or peanut M&Ms needs to heed fair warning. Cravings can cause the most rational, health-conscious eater to transform into a wild-eyed, crazed character. Giving in to cravings on a regular basis can sabotage attempts to maintain or lose weight. The good news is that there are ways to fight food cravings. Here are five ways to help you win the food craving battle.
Eat protein
Protein packs a low glycemic punch that equates to a slow rise in blood sugar, which in turn prevents unusual food cravings. Foods and beverages that have a high glycemic impact, such as white
flour, sugar, corn syrup and others made from refined carbs, typically cause a quick elevation and then a sharp drop in blood glucose. When blood sugar drops quickly, the body may crave foods that
will again elevate blood sugar rapidly. Many people who feel their appetite is out of control are riding a biochemical roller coaster.
Foods containing whey protein also help you feel more full and satisfied by stimulating cholecystokinin (CCK) production. In one study, people who drank a whey protein drink 30 minutes before
dining on an all-you-can-eat buffet ate significantly less food than others who drank a casein drink.
To stave off cravings, try sliced turkey rolls, dried jerky from a health food market, tuna, salmon, eggs, low-fat cheeses and whey protein shakes.
Reach for some nuts
Nuts are rich in protein and good fats that help increase satiety and keep blood sugar in check. Eat no more than 10 to 20 almonds as a snack once or twice a day. Indulge in small handfuls of
omega-3 rich walnuts, crunchy pistachios or unsalted, shelled sunflower seeds. Go for raw or blanched nuts, and avoid the overly salted, roasted varieties.
Try a nut butter "lollipop" by dipping a teaspoon into almond butter and enjoy alone or slather on celery sticks. Nuts are super nutritious and are superb allies in the fight against
food cravings.
Fiber your life
You may believe that carbs are the enemy; however, they aren't all bad. As a matter of fact, foods high in complex carbohydrates or fiber help slow down the release of
glucose into the bloodstream, keep your digestive track in optimal working order and keep your cholesterol down.
Dark green leafy veggies, fruit skins , whole grains, seeds and nuts are great sources of insoluble fiber and provide bulk to the intestines. Soluble fiber is the real key for slowing down the
release of sugar into the bloodstream because it stays in the stomach longer. Oatmeal and oat bran, nuts, flax seeds, dried beans, peas, barley, oranges, apples, carrots and psyllium husks are
super sources of soluble fiber.
Fill 'er up!
Water may be just the remedy for those who constantly seek out salty, crunchy fixes for their cravings. Dehydration can cause cravings for salty foods. How? When the body becomes dehydrated, it
naturally needs to increase its water reserves. Salt is needed to expand the extracellular content of the body. So those cravings for a big bag of Doritos or Lays Potato Chips may simply mean you
need more water in your tank! Drink eight glasses of pure water daily to keep the body properly hydrated.
Change your mind
Eating behaviors are often programmed from childhood. Rewarding a child with food may lead to overeating later in life. If you have been programmed to believe that food is a reward, you may find
that hypnosis is a valuable tool to help you change your mind about food and therefore, your eating habits.
Do your research to ensure your hypnotherapist has excellent credentials and references. Look for a licensed psychologist who specializes in both hypnosis and behavioral psychology. And if hypnosis
is not for you, try the do-it-yourself way via affirmations a la Louise Hay.


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World Series Game 4 update: Hamilton catch keeps Giants, Rangers scoreless after two innings
A diving catch by the Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton saved a run and the Rangers and San Francisco Giants remained scoreless after two innings Sunday in World Series Game 4.
With Cody Ross on first base and one out at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Travis Ishikawa grounded into what appeared to be a double play. But Ishikawa was called safe at first base, drawing a brief argument from Texas Manager Ron Washington.
Ishikawa then took third base on Edgar Renteria's single. Nate Schierholtz followed by hitting a shallow fly to center field and Hamilton made a diving catch to end the threat.
In the bottom of the inning, the Rangers' Ian Kinsler drew a two-out walk from San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner. Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez then snagged a high line drive hit by Jeff Francoeur.
--Jim Peltz
Photo: Rangers' Josh Hamilton makes a diving catch on a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Nate Schierholtz during the second inning. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)


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Review: Licence To Kill
Welcome to my review of Licence To Kill, the sixteenth part of my challenge to review all of the James Bond films. I'm watching each film in turn and trying to figure out which one is my favourite. For more information, see my introduction here. You can read my review of the previous film, The Living Daylights, here. Spoilers follow.
Licence To Kill
(dir. John Glen, 1989)
As disappointed as I am that Timothy Dalton only made two Bond films, that's nothing compared to how disappointed my girlfriend is.
She's been quietly supportive of my challenge to review all the Bond films, partly because she prefers 007 to the plethora of spandex-clad heroes that I normally follow in film, but mostly because it gets me writing, and anything that gets me writing is A Good Thing. While she hasn't watched every film with me, she's made sure to watch at least one complete film from each of the Bond actors (off the top of my head, she's sat through the entirety of From Russia With Love, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Spy Who Loved Me and Licence To Kill, so she's had a very good selection), and when she first saw Dalton her comment was, "He's the best looking guy so far".
Let's look at that for a moment before I get into my review proper. She didn't much like Roger Moore ("He's not a spy; he's a bit seedy"), and despite recognising the merits of On Her Majesty's Secret Service she really didn't rate George Lazenby too highly. She was—possibly unusually—nonchalant towards Sean Connery, and I know from recent cinema trips that Daniel Craig is too thuggish for her tastes. I think she likes Pierce Brosnan, but Dalton definitely caught her eye.


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One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out Bible.
The church he entered was in a very upscale and exclusive part of the city. It was the largest and most beautiful church the old cowboy had ever seen. The people of the congregation were all dressed with expensive clothes and jewelry.
As the cowboy took a seat, the others moved away from him. No one greeted, spoke to, or welcomed him. They were all appalled at his appearance and did not attempt to hide it. The preacher gave a long sermon about Hellfire and brimstone and a stern lecture on how much money the church needed to do God's work.
As the old cowboy was leaving the church, the preacher approached him and asked the cowboy to do him a favor.
"Before you come back in here again, have a talk with God and ask Him what He thinks would be appropriate attire for worship."
The old cowboy assured the preacher he would. The next Sunday, he showed back up for the services wearing the same ragged jeans, shirt, boots, and hat. Once again he was completely shunned and ignored.
The preacher approached the man and said, "I thought I asked you to speak to God before you came back to our church concerning the appropriate attire for worship."
"I did," replied the old cowboy."
"If you spoke to God, what did He tell you the proper attire should be for worshiping in here?" asked the preacher.
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text: dnice35 10 Report post Posted March 24, 2003 As he stood at the double-door entrance to the office of Iraqi National Olympic Committee president Uday Hussein, the boxer knew what awaited on the other side. He had just returned from a Gulf States competition, where he had been knocked out in the first round. Now it was time to pay the price. A former double for Uday says Iraq's Olympic programs have been destroyed since Saddam gave his son control in 1984 and the brutal punishment of athletes began. AP Photo Inside the yellow-and-blue office, Uday, the older of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein's two sons, paced the floor, waving his expensive Cuban cigar and glaring out the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Baghdad. "He was yelling about how Iraq should not be embarrassed by its athletes," recalls Latif Yahia, employed for nearly five years as Uday's body double -- he would stand in for Uday on occasions that were deemed a security threat -- and one of his closest associates to have escaped to the West. "He kept saying, 'This is my Iraq. Embarrassing Iraq embarrasses me.'" With a wave of Uday's arm the manacled boxer was led into the room by Iraqi secret service. Sitting behind a dark wood desk beneath an oversized portrait of himself, Uday began his tirade. "In sport you can win or you can lose. I told you not to come home if you didn't win." His voice rising, he walked around the desk and gave the boxer a lesson. "This is how you box," he screamed as he threw a left and a right straight to the fighter's face. Blood dribbled from the athlete's nose as Uday launched another round of punches. Then, using the electric prod he was famous for carrying, Uday jolted the boxer in the chest. Blood was streaming from a cut above the boxer's eye when Uday ordered his guards to fetch a straight razor. The boxer cried out as Uday held the razor to his throat, and as he moved the blade to the fighter's forehead, Uday laughed. He then shaved the man's eyebrows, an insult to Muslim males. "Take him downstairs and finish the job," Uday screamed. Says Yahia, "They took him to the basement of the Olympic building. It has a 30-cell prison where athletes -- and anyone else who is out of favor with Uday -- are beaten and tortured. That was the last I ever heard of that boxer." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The Pharaoh, who resides in Luxor and was raised to believe he is a god. His father, Neref was Pharaoh previously. When Neref died of old age five years ago, Wazner ascended to rule the land of Ten Cataracts. Wazner is in his mid-thirties and is married to his pug-ugly sister, Khata. They have a ten-year-old son named Entef who is being prepared to rule as a God himself one day.
Wazner's mother, Thoeris, passed away when he was young. She was reputedly as ugly as his sister. Neref never remarried, but was fond of wiling away his time with a variety of beautiful concubines.
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Weather really come into play in new eczema patch creation :)
Especially where my wife and I live, bad weathers are really THAT bad. Does weather really that influentials?
In my experience, yes it does. The problem with all of us with eczema is that our body is built based on our early ages environmental conditions. To refer, an eczema research has shown that exposure to bacterial toxin in the home may protect infants from eczema.
Based on the research, I assume that during our early stages of life, our body build some patterns in the immune system that are 'memorised'. In later stages of life, the immune system 'remember' to protect our body from harms that was caused in the past. Therefore, a change in the exposure pattern will effect the immune system.
I have no evidence whatsoever regarding this, but I use this logic to understand why today's global warming and rapid climate changes are one of the biggest factors contributing to eczema flare ups frequency. Even some people I know are new eczema sufferers recently!
Then, what can we do about it? Protect yourself not only from irritants, but also from the weather! There's one thing that I can suggest you to do as a habit - AVOID HAVING A DRY SKIN - bathe less often during rapid weather changes, or if you insist to bathe, please use moisturising creams or soap with moisturisers in order to protect you from dry skin.
Hopefully this helps.
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Eczema Flare Ups after Days of Terrible WeatherTuesday, 18 March 2008
Weather really come into play in new eczema patch creation :)
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- HEALTH NUT WANNABEE MOM said...
Both my daughters have eczema and this is very true. In the winter it is awful but summer is eczema free. Great info!
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- IvanPW said...
Thanks, Heidi.
Wishing your daughters well :)
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Defenders of Tom Brady feel he is being unjustly punished as a way for the NFL to correct their mistake in not being as tough on other players who have displayed bad behavior. Tom Brady's suspension over deflate gate was brought back up in the news againas it was recently upheld. Tom Brady faced more controversy as he is accused of destroying his cell phone that may have had evidence that pertained to the scandal.
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck is under fire and being called racist for asking if Sandra Bland could have used her cigarette as a weapon against the cop that pulled her over. "The View" co-hosts come to Elisabeth's defense and feel her line of questioning was not inappropriate and she is not racist. However, Michelle Collins does understand why Elisabeth's question enraged people as Sandra Bland's arrest and death is a very sensitive subject.
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Persipasi v PSMS 3-2 (Serge Emalue, Mansyur, Stephen Mennoch; Rahmad, Saputra) 6,231
Persita v Pro Titan 2-1 (Christian Carrasco 2; Suyanto) 5,735
PSLS v PSAP 0-1 (Suryadi) 8,671
Persih v Persikabo 3-2 (Leanardo Veron, M Zahrul, Firman Usman; Zaenal Arif, Jarot) 2,743
Persires v Persitara 2-1 (Ali Agam, Efbrik Pradana; Firman Septian) 600
PSIS v PPSM 1-0 (Aris Indarto) 5,255
PSIM v Perseman 3-1 (Maran, Anderson, Nova Zaenal; Jairon Feliciano)
Persik v Persiram 0-0 3,765
Persebaya v Persib Bantul 4-2 (Charlie Orock, Sackie Doe, Kornelis 2; Fortune Udo 2)
Persigo v PSS 2-0 (Marman, Mamonto) 672
PSBI v PSMP 2-0 (Han Jiho, Purwanto) 5,575
Persekam v Persipro 1-0 (Harmoko) 1,502
Perseru v PSIR 2-0 (Arey, Setiyabudi) 1,127
Persidafon v Persiku 5-0 (Patrick Wanggai 3, Ernest Jeremiah, Cirelli) 2,215
PSAP moved to within one point of leaders Persiraja with their narrow win away to PSLS in the Acehenese derby. Persipasi keep close to the leaders with a narrow win over PSMS who were followed by about 100 or so fans. PSIM put some daylight between themselves and Perseman in a game played with fans by the look of it. Persik's disappointing season continued; they have netted 1 goals in 13 games with 10 of them from Adrian Trinidad. Freescoring Udo Fortune has 20 for the season but his brace couldn't help Persiba away to Persebaya while Persidafon moved five points clear after their thumping of Persiku
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Patent Reform Bill Passes House
We were pleased to see H.R. 1908, The Patent Reform Act of 2007, pass the U.S. House of Representatives today. Our own local Representative Zoe Lofgren has been a great supporter of efforts to simplify the patent process and take some of the incentives out of the system for "patent trolls." Rep. Lofgren states, in part:"I believe this bill strikes the right balance between the need for strong patent rights and the encouragement of innovation. My amendment to the bill, which was incorporated into the manager's amendment, goes a long way towards addressing this balance by focusing on the troubling growth of forum shopping in patent litigation. The amendment restores fairness and clarity to patent litigation by removing the most glaring instances of forum shopping by patent trolls." On this note, I came across a great blog site that tracks patent trolls and their efforts to game the system. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (who lives right up the road from Silicon Valley) issued the following statement:"The bipartisan patent reform bill is a significant step toward our Innovation Agenda. It will strengthen the patent system and improve patent quality. This legislation is crucial for American inventors and American ingenuity, for consumers, and for greater innovation and economic growth."Our SVP and General Counsel, Mark Chandler, offered the following statement: "This is a major victory for innovation and US competitiveness and is a culmination of years of hard work. We believe that this is a positive step into reforming the patent system for the 21st century. To make it a system that rewards innovation and not litigation gamesmanship."Obviously, this still needs to be acted upon in the Senate and we'll be watching closely.
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Ouch, my ear!
For years I've wanted to get an industrial piercing…also known as a scaffold or bar. I'm pretty sure it was freshman year in high school when I saw someone with it, and since then I've been jealous. Of course I could have gotten one at any time, since my parents aren't too concerned with how I present myself (especially since I don't do anything crazy…so they trust me). However, I never went for it…until this weekend!
Thanks to my two great friends Erica and Siara, they decided to go along with my to The Tat Cave Tattoo & Body Piercing. This place is located at 3629 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 near the Dunning Neighborhood. If your coming from downtown Chicago like myself, take the Blue Line to Irving Park and then hop on the 80 bus. For the amazing price o $20, $25 for credit cards, you can get yourself any piercing. My industrial, which is technically 2 piercings, is included in this price, along with the jewelery too! My friends had gotten a belly button piercing and a cartridge piercing, both for $20. Apparently, this is a great price, since I've heard an industrial can be as costly as $50-70…that's out of my price range. The Tat Cave is fast and relatively painless. Yes my ear is sore, but nothing a pain killer can't get rid of.
Jokingly, my friend had brought up that having an industrial on your right ear is a way to show that one is gay, but honestly, I don't mind advertising lol and also, I just got the side pierced in which I'm "handed." I think it looks great though. If your thinking of getting an industrial, I'd make sure you're okay with the time it takes to heal, which is about 6 weeks! Pick up a bottle of saline cleaning solution at your Walgreens ($8) and clean it 3 times a day! Also, the guy at the tat cave suggested not changing the jewelery for abut 4 weeks.
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The best way to find a rescue Ragdoll cat to adopt is either to check at your local shelters or to utilize a national registry that can help you locate a Ragdoll near you. These registries can also help you find rescue organizations close to your home.
First, check your local shelters. Ragdolls are sometimes picked up as strays or surrendered by their owners for any of a number of reasons. Most shelters will only hold animals for a short time before euthanizing them, so these are the animals most in need of rescue. Checking back frequently is a good idea, as the turnover is typically very high.
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I was intrigued by the election and the choices that President Trump made to add to the list of those who would work alongside him. I was particularly interested in his choosing of Betsy DeVos, mainly because as a mother, I wanted and needed to know that my daughter would get a quality education and that a higher quality curriculum would be presented to be used in schools. I had heard from tons of friends that Common Core was too difficult for their kids, and that their kids were now struggling in school as a result. Everything had changed, and unfortunately that meant the self-esteem of our children as well. While billions were given for assistance prior to this most recent election, there wasn't much positive change in schools. I for one welcome a new approach, and I believe that Betsy DeVos will deliver that new and fresh approach to education.
I also believe that in the process Betsy DeVos will bring opportunity back to education by ensuring that all students have access to a quality education despite the community they live in. Should a child eat less because they live in a different zip code? I believe that what they learn in school should be no different. All children should be given the same opportunities regardless of where they live, and above all they should be given the chance to flourish. I believe that Betsy DeVos recognizes that and is putting a plan together to make sure that education isn't managed any other way.
National School Choice week is one of the best things to ever happen, and during that week my hope is that parents were able to consider wisely where they would like their children to be, and what they hope to learn this year. Education should be exciting and challenging for our children, and if it is not, we cannot expect them to move forward and develop into citizens of this country that can make a viable contribution. Betsy has been an advocate for parents that wish to choose where their child may attend school. This is relevant for those who would choose a public or a private school. Charter schools and montessori are also something that parents should be able to choose as they wish.
Having donated generously to the arts and sciences, and various foundations, the DeVos family is no stranger to higher education, and how students can get the chance to learn more about the world we live and work in hands-on. I believe that Betsy DeVos is the best choice for helping us accomplish this in the near future for the sake of our children.
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