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Circopedia Award
From Circopedia
Circopedia.org presented its first Award for Excellence in the Circus Arts on August 18, 2015 at the 1st International Festival of Circus Arts of Israel in Ashdod, Israel. This international award is presented in recognition of an exceptional achievement in the circus arts, in terms of either performance, education, or promotion of the circus arts. Circopedia.org is solely responsible for the choice of its award's recipients. The Circopedia Award can be presented more than once, or not at all, in any given calendar year.
- Amateur Circus Studio Vesar, Arkhangelsk, Russia — Presented the 18th of August 2015 at the International Festival of Circus Arts of Israel, in Ashdod, Israel.
- Andrey & Anastasia Dementiev-Kornilov and the Kornilov Dynasty, Russia — Presented the 5th of September 2016 at the 15th International Youth Festival of Circus Arts at Circus Nikulin in Moscow, Russia.
- Circus Juventas, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A. — Presented the 3rd of August 2017 at Circus Juventas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
See Also
- Video: Circus Vesar, recipient of the 2015 Circopedia Award, performing in Norway (2013)
- Video: Anastasia & Andrey Dementiev-Kornilov, recipients of the 2016 Circopedia Award, performing at Circus Nikulin (2016)
- Video: Circus Juventas, recipient of the 2017 Circopedia Award, performing Wonderland (excerpts), in Saint Paul, Minnesota (2017)


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Microsoft Office has been flirting with Android for awhile now, but things may be getting a lot more serious now that MS Product Manager Petr Bobek said that the full productivity suite may be landing in March 2013 on mobile. The full desktop version of Office 2013 should be available for businesses in December 2013 and consumers in late February.
If you're really interested in checking it out, a customer preview was made available over the summer. Which mobile apps do you use to handle presentbations, documents, and spreadsheets? Are they good enough, or does Microsoft need to make something that ties in really tightly with the desktop counterparts? I could certainly see some solid Microsoft Office apps getting some use on tablets with keyboard docks, but do people do a lot of serious editing on smartphones?
Update: Microsoft corporate PR is saying that the information is bogus. Take that as you will.
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The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was a three-day-long feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians to celebrate the Plymouth colony's first successful harvest. They ate duck and deer meat roasted over a fire, corn ground into porridge, seafood, cabbage, and squash. Turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes aren't mentioned in the only written account of this first Thanksgiving. The event included activities such as ball games, target shooting, singing, and dancing.
Many well-known people attended the first Thanksgiving celebration, including Wampanoag leader Massasoit, Squanto (who taught the Pilgrims to plant native crops), Governor William Bradford, Captain Myles Standish, and religious leader William Brewster.
For more than 100 years, American settlers celebrated Turkey Day informally. An official Thanksgiving Day occurred in 1777, when George Washington declared December 18th a day for "solemn thanksgiving and praise." It wasn't until the 19th century, however, that the modern Thanksgiving holiday took shape. Following a 36-year letter-writing campaign by magazine editor Sarah Hale, Abraham Lincoln finally made Thanksgiving Day a national holiday in 1863.
The only glitch in Thanksgiving celebrations occurred in 1939, when President Franklin Roosevelt changed the holiday from the last Thursday in November to the next-to-last Thursday to extend the Christmas shopping season. After public outrage, he signed legislation in 1941 to make Thanksgiving Day the fourth Thursday of each November.
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William Morice (Secretary of State)
Sir William Morice (6 November 1602 – 12 December 1676) of Werrington in Devon, was an English statesman and theologian. He served as Secretary of State for the Northern Department and a Lord of the Treasury from June 1660 to September 1668.
Morice was educated at Exeter College, Oxford. He was elected Member of Parliament for Devon to fill a vacancy in 1648, but was excluded in Pride's Purge in December of that year, probably before he had taken his seat. Nevertheless, he was appointed High Sheriff of Devon in 1651, and returned to Parliament as MP for Devon in the First Protectorate Parliament elected in 1654. He subsequently represented Devon again in the Second Protectorate Parliament, Newport (Cornwall) in the Third Protectorate Parliament.[1]
A relation of General Monck, Morice assisted in the Restoration and was knighted in 1660. He was also made a Privy Counsellor and appointed Secretary of State for the Northern Department, an office he held until he resigned in 1668; he was apparently an undistinguished minister, but justified his tenure of office by his usefulness in the House of Commons. In the Convention Parliament of 1660 he was re-elected for Newport but was also elected for Plymouth, which he chose to represent, and was that city's MP until his death 16 years later.[1]
In 1657, during the Commonwealth, he published a treatise on the administration of the sacrament to all church members.[3]
Marriage and children[edit]
Morice married Elizabeth Prideaux, a daughter of Humphrey Prideaux (abt 1573-1617) of Soldon, and Honor Fortescue, by whom he had children including [3]
- Sir William Morice, 1st Baronet (c.1628–1690), eldest son and heir, MP, created a baronet in 1661.
- John Morice (c. 1630–1705), MP.
- Nicholas Morice (c.1640–1712), MP.
- Anne (b. c.1653), who married Sir John Pole, 3rd Baronet
- ^ a b "History of Parliament". History of Parliament Trust. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- ^ Display of Heraldry, John Guillim, John Logan (Captain.), Sir George Mackenzie, 1724, p.176
- ^ a b Courtney 1894.
- Courtney, William Prideaux (1894). "Morice, William". In Lee, Sidney. Dictionary of National Biography. 39. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
- Sir George Clark, The Later Stuarts 1660-1714 (2nd edition - Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1955)
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Index Terms
- Racemic Epinephrine
- Racepinephrine
- Racepinephrine HCL
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Nebulization Solution, Inhalation:
Asthmanefrin Refill: 2.25% (1 ea) [contains edetate disodium]
Asthmanefrin Starter Kit: 2.25% (1 ea [DSC]) [contains edetate disodium]
Nebulization Solution, Inhalation [preservative free]:
S2 (Racepinephrine): 2.25% (1 ea) [sulfite free; contains edetate disodium]
Brand Names: U.S.
- Asthmanefrin Refill [OTC]
- Asthmanefrin Starter Kit [OTC] [DSC]
- S2 (Racepinephrine) [OTC]
Pharmacologic Category
- Alpha/Beta Agonist
Stimulates alpha-, beta1-, and beta2-adrenergic receptors resulting in relaxation of smooth muscle of the bronchial tree, cardiac stimulation (increasing myocardial oxygen consumption), and dilation of skeletal muscle vasculature; small doses can cause vasodilation via beta2-vascular receptors; large doses may produce constriction of skeletal and vascular smooth muscle
Does not cross blood-brain barrier
Taken up into the adrenergic neuron and metabolized by monoamine oxidase and catechol-o-methyltransferase; circulating drug hepatically metabolized
Urine (as inactive metabolites, metanephrine, and sulfate and hydroxy derivatives of mandelic acid; small amounts as unchanged drug)
Onset of Action
Bronchodilation: Inhalation: ~1 minute
Use: Labeled Indications
OTC labeling: Treatment of bronchospasm associated with bronchial asthma
Off Label Uses
Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)
Based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics epinephrine may be used for the emergency treatment of croup in pediatric patients [AAP [Hegenbarth 2008]].
Oral inhalation (OTC labeling): Concurrent use or within 2 weeks of MAO inhibitors
Dosing: Adult
Bronchospasm, relief of mild asthma symptoms: Nebulization: Racemic epinephrine (2.25% solution): OTC labeling: Hand-bulb nebulizer: Add 0.5 mL to nebulizer; 1 to 3 inhalations, may repeat dose after at least 3 hours if needed. Do not exceed 12 inhalations in 24 hours.
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Dosing: Pediatric
Bronchospasm, relief of mild asthma symptoms: Children ≥4 years and Adolescents: Nebulization: Racemic epinephrine (2.25% solution): OTC labeling: Hand-bulb nebulizer: Add 0.5 mL to nebulizer; 1 to 3 inhalations; may repeat dose after at least 3 hours if needed. Do not exceed 12 inhalations in 24 hours. Note: Not recommended for routine management and treatment of asthma (GINA 2015; NAEPP 2007)
Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis), airway edema (off-label use): Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Nebulization: Note: Typically relief of symptoms occurs within 10 to 30 minutes and lasts 2 to 3 hours; patients should be observed for rapid symptom recurrence and possible repeat treatment.
Racemic epinephrine (2.25% solution): 0.05 to 0.1 mL/kg (maximum dose: 0.5 mL) diluted in 2 mL NS, may repeat dose every 20 minutes; others have reported use of 0.5 mL as a fixed dose for all patients; use lower end of dosing range for younger infants (Hegenbarth 2008; Rosekrans 1998; Rotta 2003; Wright 2002)
L-epinephrine (using parenteral 1 mg/mL solution): 0.5 mL/kg of 1 mg/mL solution (maximum dose: 5 mL) diluted in NS, may repeat dose every 20 minutes; Note: Racemic epinephrine 10 mg = 5 mg L-epinephrine (Hegenbarth 2008)
Dosing: Renal Impairment
There are no dosage adjustment provided in manufacturer's labeling.
Dosing: Hepatic Impairment
There are no dosage adjustment provided in manufacturer's labeling.
Oral inhalation: S2, Asthmanefrin: If using jet nebulizer, must be diluted with 3 to 5 mL NS. If using handheld rubber bulb nebulizer, dilution is not required.
Oral inhalation: If using jet nebulizer: Administer diluted over ~15 minutes. If using handheld rubber bulb nebulizer, dilution is not required.
S2, Asthmanefrin: Store between 2°C to 20°C (36°F to 68°F). Protect from light.
Drug Interactions
Alpha1-Blockers: May diminish the vasoconstricting effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Similarly, Alpha-/Beta-Agonists may antagonize Alpha1-Blocker vasodilation. Monitor therapy
AtoMOXetine: May enhance the hypertensive effect of Sympathomimetics. AtoMOXetine may enhance the tachycardic effect of Sympathomimetics. Monitor therapy
Beta-Blockers (Beta1 Selective): May diminish the therapeutic effect of EPINEPHrine (Oral Inhalation). Monitor therapy
Beta-Blockers (Nonselective): May enhance the hypertensive effect of EPINEPHrine (Oral Inhalation). Exceptions: Arotinolol; Carvedilol; Labetalol. Monitor therapy
Beta-Blockers (with Alpha-Blocking Properties): May diminish the therapeutic effect of EPINEPHrine (Oral Inhalation). Monitor therapy
Cannabinoid-Containing Products: May enhance the tachycardic effect of Sympathomimetics. Exceptions: Cannabidiol. Monitor therapy
Chloroprocaine: May enhance the hypertensive effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Monitor therapy
Cocaine (Topical): May enhance the hypertensive effect of Sympathomimetics. Management: Consider alternatives to use of this combination when possible. Monitor closely for substantially increased blood pressure or heart rate and for any evidence of myocardial ischemia with concurrent use. Consider therapy modification
COMT Inhibitors: May decrease the metabolism of COMT Substrates. Monitor therapy
Doxofylline: Sympathomimetics may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Doxofylline. Monitor therapy
Ergot Derivatives: May enhance the hypertensive effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Ergot Derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Exceptions: Ergoloid Mesylates; Nicergoline. Avoid combination
Guanethidine: May enhance the arrhythmogenic effect of Sympathomimetics. Guanethidine may enhance the hypertensive effect of Sympathomimetics. Monitor therapy
Inhalational Anesthetics: May enhance the arrhythmogenic effect of EPINEPHrine (Oral Inhalation). Monitor therapy
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: May enhance the hypertensive effect of EPINEPHrine (Oral Inhalation). Avoid combination
Promethazine: May diminish the therapeutic effect of EPINEPHrine (Oral Inhalation). Monitor therapy
Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors: May enhance the tachycardic effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors may enhance the vasopressor effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Consider therapy modification
Spironolactone: May diminish the vasoconstricting effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists. Monitor therapy
Sympathomimetics: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of other Sympathomimetics. Monitor therapy
Tricyclic Antidepressants: May enhance the vasopressor effect of Alpha-/Beta-Agonists (Direct-Acting). Management: Avoid, if possible, the use of direct-acting alpha-/beta-agonists in patients receiving tricyclic antidepressants. If combined, monitor for evidence of increased pressor effects and consider reductions in initial dosages of the alpha-/beta-agonist. Consider therapy modification
Adverse Reactions
There are no adverse reactions listed in the manufacturer's labeling.
Disease-related concerns:
• Cardiovascular disease: Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases (eg, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, hypertension).
• Seizures: Use with caution in patients with a history seizure disorder
• Thyroid disease: Use with caution in patients with thyroid disease.
Concurrent drug therapy issues:
• Drug-drug interactions: Potentially significant interactions may exist, requiring dose or frequency adjustment, additional monitoring, and/or selection of alternative therapy. Consult drug interactions database for more detailed information.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Self medication (OTC use): Prior to self-medication, patients should contact healthcare provider. The product should only be used in persons with a diagnosis of asthma. If symptoms are not relieved in 20 minutes or become worse do not continue to use the product - seek immediate medical assistance. The product should not be used more frequently or at higher doses than recommended unless directed by a health care provider. This product should not be used in patients who have required hospitalization for asthma or if a patient is taking prescription medication for asthma. Use with caution in patients with prostate enlargement or urinary retention. Do not use if you have taken a MAO inhibitor (certain drugs used for depression, Parkinson disease, or other conditions) within 2 weeks.
Monitoring Parameters
FEV1, peak flow, and/or other pulmonary function tests; blood pressure, heart rate; CNS stimulation; serum glucose, serum potassium; asthma symptoms
Pregnancy Considerations
Epinephrine crosses the placenta following injection (Sandler 1964). Uncontrolled asthma is associated with adverse events on pregnancy (increased risk of perinatal mortality, pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, low birth weight infants). The occasional use of inhaled epinephrine when needed for asthma exacerbations is not expected to cause adverse fetal events. However, when treatment of asthma is needed during pregnancy, other agents are preferred (NAEPP 2005).
Patient Education
• Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?)
• Patient may experience tremors or insomnia. Have patient report immediately to prescriber signs of severe cerebrovascular disease (change in strength on one side is greater than the other, difficulty speaking or thinking, change in balance, or vision changes), angina, tachycardia, abnormal heartbeat, vision changes, passing out, anxiety, severe headache, dizziness, or seizures (HCAHPS).
• Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions.
Intended Use and Disclaimer: Should not be printed and given to patients. This information is intended to serve as a concise initial reference for health care professionals to use when discussing medications with a patient. You must ultimately rely on your own discretion, experience, and judgment in diagnosing, treating, and advising patients.
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The sight was simply awe-inspiring. The swift-footed dancers clad in colourful costumes performed their act with such skill that you are left gasping in wonder and vying to see more. They twirl, leap and flutter across the stage. You never know where the time had gone for you are transported to a fantasy world of toys coming to life.
A celebration of the human body in its diverse forms, Jehan Aloysius' Nutcracker is based on Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's original tale, The Nutcracker. However he had to manipulate the story to suit the modern context and bring out his own individuality.
* Christopher / Nutcracker - Thusitha Wimalasooriya (Soldier)
Production team
* Devised and Choreographed by Jehan Aloysius
Marking 10 years for CentreStage Productions Jehan and co have staged numerous productions embraced by local theatregoers in the past. One such groundbreaking production is their An Inspired Swan Lake, staged in 2009 and 2010, which featured soldiers injured in battle. Taking a step further in that direction Jehan has engaged soldiers from Ranaviru Sevana and hearing-impaired participants from Sunera Foundation workshops in Nutcracker. It aims to spread the message of hope and courage among those who are living with special needs.
"We call this techniques 'Body Narratives'. It is a novel and refined form of body language where you explore the beauty of the human body and present it in its creative form. Each posture, gesture and lift created by the dancer expands the vocabulary of the physical language. Moreover, like all languages, the expression of it should be clear and coherent to be understood, though, like all languages, it could also be used poetically and lyrically to create an abstract mood or image that transcends mere communication.
We use theatre to teach the disabled people how to overcome physical and mental challenges while using additions such as crutches and wheelchairs as extensions of the physique," Jehan explained adding that what is special about this production is that the dancers will be performing lifts which they have not tried out in An Inspired Swan Lake.
Wyomi Abeywickrema who portrays the elegant blond Blondie said that most people look at disabled people with pity rather than consider what they have to offer. "Jehan wants them to be themselves and come out of their shell. He is such a perfectionist.
He has the scenes visualized in his head. It is only at the end that he puts the scenes in random order so even we do not know what to expect till the end," she mused.
Her counterpart in the tale, Ben doll, is played by Chatura Dayananda of the Sunera Foundation. Madushanka Seneviratne who gives life to a toy robot revealed that he had also worked under Anoja Weerasinghe. Both are part of Jehan's past productions.
Nutcracker traces an adventure which occurs in a little girl's birthday night. Clara receives a wooden nutcracker doll as a birthday present from Christopher, the houseboy. During play the nutcracker's leg was broken off by Clara's brother. Christopher repairs it but the children discover that he has a prosthetic leg. Then he proceeds to set the rat traps. Suddenly there is a sound and the noise of scurrying feet. Christopher discovers that one of the traps had caught a rat but the rat, being the evil Rat King, casts a spell to shrink Christopher down to the size of a rat.
Meanwhile Clara searches for her friend. The golden fairy shrinks Clara so that she too is the size of a doll. Christopher reappears and the two take a journey, dodging attacks from the Rat King, meeting the glamorous Blondie and Ben and bonding with the other toys before regaining their original size.
Speaking to Daily News 'Artscope', Thusitha Wimalasooriya who plays the lead role as Christopher said that he met Jehan after taking part in one of his workshops. The Anuradhapura-born soldier had also played a key role in An Inspired Swan Lake.
Chaya Manawamma who delivers an exceptional performance as the charming Clara had learnt Kandyan dancing from Veesha de Silva. She holds a diploma in scientific learning disabilities and is a past pupil of Musaeus College.
Nutcracker will go on board the Lionel Wendt theatre on April 1, 3 and 4. All the participants are volunteers. The funds will go to One Trust Sri Lanka, the humanitarian arm of Cargills PLC.


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Strange numbers! This one cracks me up, I love the randomness of it all. I drive by this house(?) every day on my way to work. I'm not sure if it's a home that someone lives in, the front half looks very "under construction". And on the side are odd paintings. One section imposes a speed limit for all SOV's...I still am not sure what that means.
The weather has definitely cooled off around here, which isn't too bad for most of my plans for this weekend which include getting stuff done inside. I hope Sunday pulls through with a bit warmer weather though as I'll be outside taking lots of photos!
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Banishing Math Anxiety
Author(s): Shiela Tobias
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 110
All students can do math…Banishing Math Anxiety eases the reader into college mathematics.
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Math Anxiety
Where does it come from?
How does math anxiety stop you from succeeding?
Managing Math Anxiety Means Taking Back Control
Active thinking
From Self-monitoring to Self-mastery
Giving yourself permission
Other Ways of Judging Math Competence
Summing Up
Chapter Two: Using Your Resources
Human Resources
Your instructor
Your classmates
Your Textbook
Active reading, or writing as you read
Styles of Reading Math
Reading DOWN
Reading UP
Online Textbook Resources
Using the online textbook
Using Your Textbook to Prepare for Exams
Developing Yourself as a Resource
Short Take 1: Marking up a Mathematics Text
Short Take 2: Some Study Problems and Suggestions
Chapter Three: Deciphering the Code
Understanding Notation
The Equals Sign and Its Relatives
The Difference Between "Solve" and "Simplify"
Piecewise Equations
Using the Code
Chapter Four: Algebra Empowered: Functions and Graphs Variables
Graphs: The Power of Graphing Equations
The Cartesian Plane
Graphing Functions
Using the Graph: YOU Have the Power!
Comparing Alternate Situations
The Art of Noticing
Conclusion: Look for the Power!
Short Take 3: Practicing Function Notation
Chapter Five: Tools of the Trade
Paper-and-Pencil Explorations
Constructing tables of values
Plotting the function
Another example
The Road to Graphing Calculators
"Calculator anxiety"
Beyond graphing calculators
Online Tools: Wikipedia, WolframAlpha, and Khan Academy
Online tools used by professionals
Khan academy
Mastering the Tools of the Trade
Short Take 4: Playing with Your Graphing Calculator
Chapter Six: Problem Solving Strategies
A Typical Problem: When Does Solar Power Pay for Itself?
The Tire Problem Revisited
Divided-Page Problem Solving
Problem Solving for Online Homework
Advantages and disadvantages of online problem solving
Practicing error analysis
Problem Solving on Tests
The Fine Art of Problem Solving
Short Take 5: Studying in a Group
Chapter Seven: From School Mathematics to the Workplace
Pre-Employment Testing
Test questions
Types of tests
Using Mathematics on the Job
Real-World Quantitative Explorations
Margins of error
Chapter Eight: Mathematics as Empowerment
Health Care Information
Managing Debt
Credit Scores
Computing the "Value" of an Education
Understanding the Income Tax System
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Is Andy Biersack Hot
This is him he is from my favorite band Black Veil Brides so just asking do you think he is hot I KNOW I DO
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on June 29, 2013
Ok people lets get this straight he's an angel not a human and there is nothing anyone can say
on April 15, 2017
ehh ..
not that much like im not obsessed
not that much like im not obsessed
on September 10, 2015
on August 23, 2014
on April 27, 2014
Very X3
on December 18, 2013
on September 02, 2013
Ya!!! BVB Army!!! Lol
on June 21, 2013
Yes 0.o
on May 29, 2013
I luv bvb! I am actually listening to in the end right now!
I luv bvb! I am actually listening to in the end right now!
I love that song!! And Fallen Angels!
on June 21, 2013
on January 13, 2013
Oh yesh! He is very sexy.
on January 11, 2013
uh yea he is lol
on January 10, 2013
Ughh well then jk
on December 31, 2012
No sorry I don't think he is cute Iike but sorry pleas forgive me
Yes why is he "cute"? I don't find him cute.
im throwing a fit? said the girl cursing like a sailor and practically throwing a tantrum. 2. im not making up words . what im saying is called english grammar. and third if u say ur not gonna fight with me y do u keep answering back?
on August 27, 2014
im throwing a fit? said the girl cursing like a sailor and practically throwing a tantrum. 2. im not making up words . what im saying is called english grammar. and third if u say ur not gonna fight with me y do u keep answering back?
on August 27, 2014
because u know ur not gonna win and u have to succumb yourself in profanities to make u feel better about yourse;f.
on August 27, 2014
on August 27, 2014
exactly why i was saying u r trying to sound ghetto but u arent at all. and thats is why u started your string of profanities?? because i was throwing you off??
on August 26, 2014
plzs stop cursing u dont have to try and act ghetto. and thats not what u were saying at all. and how do u know i dont understand. i am part of both fams.
on August 26, 2014
yes i do i understand u but ur too blind and acting all ignorant to say my point of view.
on August 26, 2014
and thats where u r wrong. not everyone thinks he is the cutest. some prefer other people but thats ok and that was exactly what ur saying. but what im saying is dont say someone isnt cute or hot becuz they r but not to u. they r to other people. so instead of saying they arent cute say they arent attractive to u.
on August 25, 2014
and what u r saying im trying to correct. u might think andy is cute. she may not. she may think niall is cute. u may not. u each have ur own opinion and r attracted to many things. so dont say he is not cute when someone out there may think so.instead say he is not attractive to me.
on August 24, 2014
i never meant judge in that way. i meant judge meaning that u think she thinks niall is cute from her pro pic when in reality u never know. people r weird.
on August 24, 2014
look i said dont take i the wrong way ok. i was jes saying and dont judge someone by their pro pic plzs
on August 24, 2014
@Andysgirl she never said niall was cute u just brought that up. i think andy is cute because #BVB10eva!!! but i also think niall is cute because #i_like_1d_so_1d10eva!! but thats my opinion. niall is attractive to her . maybe not to u but thats ok. its ur opinion. dont take this the wrong way tho i was just saying that different people r attracted to different See More▼ things
on August 24, 2014
on September 07, 2013
And you never describe him as 'cute' the correct term is sexy!!
on June 26, 2013
I don't think they even know who he is....
on June 21, 2013
T^T u make me cry... Andy is the hottest person alive
on January 13, 2013
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Lind, 31, appeared in 96 games last season before injury hitting .321/.381/.479 with six homers and 40 RBI.
Given the Blue Jays decision to pick up Justin Smoak, there is a good chance that Lind could be moved prior to spring training.
UPDATE: Brewers in talks to acquire Lind.
One player who will not be returning to the Blue Jays next season is pitcher Sergio Santos.
Santos, 31, is a hard throwing reliever who should have no problem finding a new home. He had a $6 million option for 2015 but instead will get a $750,000 buyout after posting a 8.57 ERA, 2.19 WHIP and 29/18 K/BB ratio over 21 innings of work.


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Hi! I have my vdr with DVB-C cards at livingroom and now I build other vdr (without cards) to bedroom and use NFS to connect to video directory. When I try to play recordings, everything except SOUND is fine.. I get following error:
ffmpeg_audio_dec: increasing buffer to 98304 to avoid overflow. ffmpeg_audio_dec: trying to open null codec audio_decoder: no plugin available to handle 'MPEG layer 2/3' What libs (or something) I miss? -- JJussi _______________________________________________ vdr mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/vdr