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Many pundits on the left, and even a growing number on the right, are ready to declare Hillary Rodham Clinton the next president. Columnist Kathleen Parker recently spoke on a national cable program of Clinton "saving the world." Democratic political operative Donna Brazile recently declared, "If Hillary Clinton gets in the race, there will be a coronation."
That's all great — except, as the virtually unheard of and little experienced Barack Obama proved, campaign punditry simply doesn't matter. It's votes that count.
I suspect the person who has the least confidence in the predictions of her success is Clinton herself, followed in a close second by her husband, former President Bill Clinton.
As an independent conservative, I don't always agree with the Clintons' politics. But I don't think there is a better political mind in the country or the world than that of Bill Clinton. Like him or not, the man came from a highly dysfunctional family to become president. He also managed to get re-elected despite many predictions to the contrary. It all took true political genius.
That said, no one understands better than the Clintons how hardball politics are practiced. They've both done their share of mudslinging, and they've also experienced it. They know what's lurking in the wings if Hillary Clinton enters the presidential fray, especially from other Democrats.
The November election is always a battle. But for sheer nastiness, nothing outdoes the primary season. Remember Willie Horton?
He was a convicted felon who committed violent crimes while out on a weekend furlough from prison in Massachusetts. His rampage happened on the watch of Michael Dukakis, then Massachusetts governor. When Dukakis ran against George H.W. Bush in the presidential race, Bush used a highly effective campaign ad about the incident that suggested Dukakis was soft on crime.
But Bush was not the first one to raise the furlough issue. It was Al Gore, during the Democratic primary season, who first hammered Dukakis for the prison release program.
Another potential stumbling block for Hillary Clinton is the mainstream media, which despite their denials still lean significantly to the left of center politically. As was clear in 2008, during the Democratic primary for president, political reporters tend to overwhelmingly side with the more liberal of the candidates, and they often slant their coverage to reflect such bias.
That doesn't bode well for Hillary Clinton, who is likely to be challenged by more liberal candidates, possibly including Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
Between Clinton and Warren, the far left of the Democratic Party and many members of the media would probably favor Warren. Already, there is a growing, and even angry, chorus of liberals declaring that Warren should get the nomination over Clinton at any cost. They can't forgive Clinton for her vote in favor of the invasion of Iraq and her embrace of mainstream foreign policy.
Clinton knows better than most, in part because of her 2008 experience, that liberal Democratic primary voters as well as many in the media could very well become infatuated with a candidate to her political left. She also knows the dangers of mudslinging from within her party, and Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland, known for playing political hardball, could well take on the enforcer role during the Democratic primary season.
All in all, Clinton could be facing a very rough ride indeed.
Should she enter the fray with the hope of winning the crown?
Sure. Why not?
But she might want to ask Howard Dean, John Kerry, John McCain and Mitt Romney how their presidential "coronations" worked out for them.
Douglas MacKinnon is a former White House and Pentagon official and the author of the memoir "Rolling Pennies in the Dark." He wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.


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|2011-10-30, 01:38
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Awkward how people judge Heracles/Hercules is far stronger than F/Z Berserker when he's shown only one of his NPs . Okay, my judges may be kinda biased since I am a fan of F/Z Berserker, so suck it up and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Back on topic, can't go to far related to LN atm nor am I aware y'all have read it already, but... Your only comparing Hercules' sheer strengh/agility to F/Z's Berserker while he on the other hand far exceeds in swordmanship and skills (just to "hint" some LN spoiler, but as far as we've seen until now including F/SN, most of Heroic Spirits seemed to have more than 1 NP which the latter came to be mind blowing as in cases of Avalon or EA) which even blocked the GoB Hercules couldn't in UBW Just a little side note sorry for those who arguing F/Z berserker was too adept to counter the GoB and say it would've been different if he faced an all-strengh brute guy instead because I can't really reply spoiling the thread atm. Maybe we should move this topic to LN readers' thread? Anyways, feel free to look at his stats since they won't do much harm once you read them. Oh wait, his stats can't be seen
As for Hercules' skills, yes he WAS lancer/archer (can't recall), but he lost most his skills when became Berserker. I'd call a pure madness if you ask me and his speed/strengh just reached at its peak since he lost his sanity and due to his fame. Yet, his power still remains relying in pure resistance and physical stance while F/Z Berserker didn't lose his "abilities/instincts" as a swordman and could still perform his combat techniques above rank A.
@SoldierOfDarkness While agreed, I think that's a spoiler... Well he still has another even more kickass ability anyways.
Jeez, never meant to chime in into a "vs thread" I know this is stupid, but I just couldn't resist Trust me... I would have cheered for F/SN Berserker if it was not for F/Z Berserker's "still not shown NP", but he's just too AWESOME!!!
|2011-10-30, 01:40
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|2011-10-30, 01:41
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That's a huge advantage on its own, since that means Z/Berserker can't grab anything UBW shoots at him.
Btw, I'm not going to see that spoiler. I'm just basing it upon the differences of UBW/GoB against Z/Berserker.
|2011-10-30, 01:45
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It's still a ridiculous ability. You could literally turn your opponent's weapon against them and be more skilled at it than they are themselves.
|2011-10-30, 01:49
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Against any other opponent, it would only shine as a disarming skill... and if you can disarm your opponent, you might as well just kill him right there and then.
Z/Berserker was obviously designed partly in due as an 'indirect counter to GoB via pure skill', allowing him to showcase an 'awesome and cool' way to counter GoB without creating a UBW clone.
I mean, just look at how many new fans of Zero/Berserker were created in the span of half a day. I won't deny that the way he countered GoB was definitely very very cool, even more so since it's showcased as a showcase of high skill.
|2011-10-30, 01:55
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|2011-10-30, 01:58
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|2011-10-30, 02:10
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Pretty much what Village Idiot said.
We don't know if it's an innate skill or another Noble Phantasm of his, but it does seem to be extremely abnormal to the other Servants that Z/Berserker has retained his techniques and skills as if he's perfectly sane.
On the other hand, Heracles gave up :
- his weapon-based Noble Phantasms/Nine Lives
- his knowledge and wisdom ( both as a warrior and a person )
- his combat skills and experience ( which is legendary, even compared to other Servants )
- Ability to negate mental interference
- Sixth sense
Just for some stats boost that are already the overall best of all Servants.
|2011-10-30, 04:21
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Firstly, F/Zerker's "take anything as my NP" ability only converts it to a D rank Noble Phantasm if it was a non-conceptual weapon in the first place. Be it a normal 9mm pistol or a giant gatling gun or telephone pole, as a Noble Phantasm it will still be D rank
Which means it cannot bypass Heracles's God hand, which ignores all attacks from any weapon below A rank
Also, another ability of God Hand that is often forgotten is that God Hand develops immunity to what killed it before. So you cannot kill Heracles with the same attack multiple times.
Gilgamesh and Archer were able to bypass this due to having multiple Noble Phantasms, but the rest of the Heroic Spirits are not so lucky. If it wasn't for the fact that Archer took out 5 of Heracles's lives in Fate, Shirou and Saber would still have died in the forest, for once Berserker regen from having 7 lives taken out, he would have become invulnerable to Caliburn.
And Caliburn taking out 7 of Heracles's lives was simply plot. In Heaven's Feel, Saber Alter only took out 2 or 3 of Heracles's lives with her full Excaliblast. That was why Shirou was able to kill Dark Heracles with Nine Lives Blade Works even though it only killed Heracles 9 times (3 + 9 = 12, the number of lives Heracles has).
Finally, Heracles actually has the highest stats of all Servants in F/Z or F/SN (even without Mad Enhancement) so he is most likely faster and definitely physically stronger than F/Zerker. F/Zerker only hard counters Gilgamesh's Gate of Babylon, while Heracles's God Hand alone makes most of the other Servants ineffectives. Nasu states if F/SN's Caster, Fake Assassin, True Assassin and Lancer were all to fight Heracles at once, at most they would be able to take out 2 or 3 of his lives. In Heaven's Feel Zouken commented that Heracles would have been able to fight evenly or even beat Saber Alter + True Assassin, and that it was only Dark Sakura's presence that cost him the battle. Heracles truly does deserve the title of the greatest Heroic Spirit. Even as Berserker with most of his skills shafted for a mere stat boost he is still the second most formidable Servant after Gilgamesh.
And people shouldn't think that F/Zerker was schooling Gilgamesh just from this encounter. As Kirei said, Gilgamesh was just getting started. That last volley from GoB that Gil was preparing before being ordered to retreat? It had twice the number of NP about to be launched as the volley Berserker counted (32 opposed to 16, if you don't believe me, count them all onscreen XD).
Gilgamesh can paste Berserker easy as 1,2,3.
1) Keep Berserker in place with GoB
2) Launch Enkidu and tie Berserker down
3) Enuma Elish
Heck Gilgamesh could just go from 1) to 3) like he did against Saber in Fate route. Except Berserker doesnt have Avalon =P
theres a reason Gilgamesh could have soloed both Grail wars in 1 hour if he was playing seriously.
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|2011-10-30, 08:06
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阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv168
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There are a lot of misconception, although something has to be said: comparing servants in this fashion is redundant, since Nasu has the knack of using way too much convenient/circumstancial situations to dictate a servant strengths/weaknesses, even though there are things completely ludicrous (such like SN Lancer's gae Bolg and SN Assassin's Zabaniya)
First and foremost, Dark Berserker cannot be a good example of factoring Excalibur strength. The very reason is two fold:
1) There was no description of how many lives Excalibur could take out from Dark Berserker and likewise, no description how many times he died due to Nine Lives Blade Works (the fact it deals 8 strikes doesn't mean it actually killed him 8 times. Likewise, the finisher attack was a NORMAL thrust, it wasn't part of NLBW).
2) There is no indication if God Hand was still active and/or if Dark Sakura's prana didn't replenish Dark Berserker lives stock (since she has unlimited ressource of Prana as the holy grail).
Consequently, concluding that Excalibur "full force" only shaved 2-3 lives is really too rigid in term of theorycrafting, especially considering how Caliburn was vastly inferior to Excalibur here. Dismissing this point as "plot point" makes the whole point moot since you are conveniently cherry picking one instance as "mistake" but the rest as canon, which is doubtful at best.
Now, there is also another potential explanation for that: Dark Sakura did not want to kill servants, because she doesn't want to lose herself. This was also commented by Zouken, stating that she could kill Saber and Berserker any time, but chosed not to for her own agenda, but would make her disperse way too much.
With that in mind, she probably ordered Saber to simply defeat Berserker, so her shadow would be able to swallow him completely.
Another point that must be taken in consideration is SN Berserker: God Hand only provide protection against B ranks attacks or lower, but that does not only stick to Noble Phantasms: if physical or magecraft attacks is by itself a A rank, it -will- damage SN Berserker (as proved numerous times, such like Rin's attempt in Fate route, which actually killed him once... don't tell me that Excalibur in full force would barely deal twice/thrice than Rin's desperate attempt).
God Hand -is- an extremely potent Noble Phantasm, but it is by no means impossible to overcome alone. Should a servant have A rank stats + A rank NP, they can potentially kill Berserker alone, provided they aren't killed first.
Which means: with several A rank attack due to stats and a NP that can shave several lives at ones, it is doable alone.
I personally see SN Berserker and Zero Berserker as equal matched, although they both have favored situations due to their respective NP and fighting style. Both are beefs and would be much more threatening if they werne't Berserker class. Really, basing on their stats alone is ludicrous at best, especially when we are dealing with Nasu and his usual shenanigans.
By the way, remember that unless someone has a high degree of Divinity, Enkiduu has as much strength as a regular chain against a Heroic Spirit without any divinity attribute.
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|2011-10-30, 08:42
|Link #72
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Age: 34
He's not Shirou, he can't read the skills of the original user (such as Nine Lives), he just uses the NP as if it were his own.
Of course, if he has another NP that is A-rank, that's another matter....
|2011-10-30, 12:27
|Link #73
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One thing people have to note about Zero Berserker is that while he can make any NP his own, he can only use their innate abilities.
For example, he can use Harpe's defense-ignoring attribute, or Durandal's indestructibility, because its part its special properties.
However, anything that is specific to a heroic spirit like Lancer's 100% hit with Gae Bolg won't transfer to Zero Berserker, because its a NP of Gae Bolg specific to Lancer. Its curse so wounds won't heal will remain though, because its innate to Gae Bolg.
It means even if he grabs Nine Lives, he won't actually be able to use its 9x attack, because its specific to Heracles. It'll just be a NP bow with whatever innate special properties.
|2011-10-30, 12:39
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Nine Lives isn't even a weapon but a skill. Remember that Nine Lives can be performed with any type of weapon herakles could use, not the rock sword. In fact, that rock sword isn't even a NP to begin with.
Also, there is absolutely no statement that indicate if he really can't or if it is because of the mad enhancement impairing effect.
|2011-10-30, 14:31
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|2011-10-30, 14:46
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|2011-10-30, 15:35
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One thing I can't help but observe in this debate is that Heracles is probably helped out by the fact that Ilya is clearly a far superior master than Kariya. That also would help boost his stats to a degree, as I wonder how good F/Z Berserker's stats are with a master like Kariya. Remember that Saber was pretty bleh with Shirou as a master, and then was god-like with Rin as one.
|2011-10-30, 16:03
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I'd say Kariya is on par with a magus like Tokiomi or Rin in terms of how much mana he can put out.
He just doesn't know any magic spells, doesn't have skills like alchemy or tools like Rin's jewels.
Also he's dying.
|2011-10-30, 16:45
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The fact that he has any magical ability at all is a miracle. I can't imagine him having all that much.
Also, Tokiomi shouldn't come close to Rin or Sakura, they're magical prodigies.
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A conversation with a Cuban telecommunication engineer
Saturday, June 4, 2011
A conversation with a Cuban telecommunication engineer
I asked for input and test runs from people in Cuba in a recent post,
and I've had an interesting email conversation with a telecommunication
engineer who says he has never worked in that field. He asked me not to
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permanent resident visas, foreign students, and business with foreign
capital can get Internet accounts, and that those dial up accounts have
all ports open.
Enterprises throughout the country can get DSL connections, but they are
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their homes so they pay an illegal fee of 1.50 to 2.00 CUC per hour to
buy time from foreign students and others who have dial-up accounts.
(One CUC = US$1.08 and the average wage is 20 CUC per month).
It is legal to buy a WiFi card (if you can find one in stock) and
connect at one of a few hotels in Havana or Varadero with WiFi
connectivity. They charge 8 CUC per hour for access to a 128 kb/s link
that is shared by all of the hotel users at the time. The second legal
option is to go to a Cyber-Café or hotel which charges 2 CUC for 15
minutes of access to PC with "veeery slow" connectivity.
Education centers like universities and medical schools are connected by
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utilization on several servers. I could also reach the help desk, but
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sample traffic graph above (click on it to enlarge it). The green line
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is pretty well saturated — surfing must be slow.
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that they were visible, but they are not of much practical value except
to the network administrators at that university. If one could get
similar statistics from all Cuban universities, one could begin to
stitch together a picture of the backbone networks.
He also confirmed that bootleg satellite TV from the US is common and
found in almost all parts of the country. People buy a satellite
receiver from a local supplier who gets an account from the US. Some of
those people sell service to their neighbors using coaxial cable,
although he thinks that activity is decreasing after several antenna
seizures. The service costs around 10 CUC per month, and the viewers
cannot change channels themselves.
There are "muyyyy" few people with HughesNet Internet links, and they
are heavily prosecuted and can go to jail if caught. He said WiFi is
everywhere, and is mainly used to share music and videos and play games.
He said the government is concerned about that, but I don't understand
why since WiFi is local, and I doubt that they are concerned with
copyright violation on the music and video :-).
We talked a bit about the Alan Gross case. He thinks the trial and
sentence were for political reasons, and the government hopes to do a
prisoner exchange. Gross got a long sentence, but a Cuban could get 3-5
years for having a satellite link to the Internet. He said there are
some people with satellite connection who provide service to others
using WiFi access points and repeaters and homemade antennae, but, as
mentioned above, that is risky business.
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We all wandered around the woods at night without fear. We had done this most of our lives and knew where to go and how to navigate. Cold weather coon hunts at night were part of the reason.
Eventually we all grew up and moved from the country. Many are living in cities now, while a few still manage to create meager livings off small farms. The older folks are gone.
But I would give almost anything to hear those beautiful voices around that pond bank, talking or laughing or taste one of my grandmother's blackberry cobblers cooked to perfection.
So now I know why the old folks talked about their good old days when I was young. I imagine my ramblings some silly to younger generations like my old folks did. But sometimes you just have to find a way to go back.


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Smith Manoeuvre
Devised back in 2002 the Smith Manoeuvre is a clever, yet simple, approach to converting your regular mortgage into a tax-deductible mortgage.
To use this method correctly you need to have what is called a readvanceable mortgage from your financial institution (bank). With this type of mortgage your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) increases for each dollar you pay towards your mortgage. And so with the Smith Manoeuvre you can then turn around and use this line of credit to invest into stocks — ideally fixed-income securities (dividends). You cannot use RRSPs, RESPs, nor TFSAs. The Smith Manoeuvre can only be applied to non-registered accounts — they are the only types that are tax deductible. So in other words you can't use the HELOC funds to make non-investing purchases like buying a car.
By making your usual mortgage payments you will experience the benefit of also having the ability to use dividends earned from your investments and tax credits you receive from investment interest paid. With all this paying going on towards your mortgage this will in effect open up more room in your HELOC giving you more to invest.
Now if you continue this approach repeatedly you will, over time, pay off your mortgage significantly faster and have an impressive investment portfolio to boot! And let's not forget that your debt will now be tax deductible.
You will end up with a large amount of credit debt when your mortgage is paid off but you will then have a few choices to explore to help pay it off: Use some of your dividend income. If dividends earned is covering more than the interest on that credit line it may be wiser to keep the debt indefinitely. Another option to explore is to sell some of your stocks to pay off the debt entirely.
The Smith Manoeuvre isnt for everyone since it requires one to have strong discipline to pay monthly interests owned on time while carrying a growing debt and juggling the volatilities of the stock market.


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What's the best way to test the 2013 Toyota Sienna minivan? We decided to load it up with kids and take it out for a whole day to see how it feels and performs.
When you first get behind the wheel of the Sienna, it's easy to see that it offers lots of space for cargo and interior room for kids. The Sienna seats up to eight passengers, unlike some minivan rivals which offer only seven seats. But Toyota didn't sacrifice room for comfort. In fact, the Sienna has more cargo space than any other minivan on the road.
It's also easy to climb in back. That's because Toyota installed a sliding second row. The seat cushion folds up against the driver's seat to make it easier to get in and out of the third row. Unfortunately, the second-row seats don't fold all the way into the floor. But the third row does fold completely flat, which helps when carrying large objects.
The Sienna also offers power sliding doors on each side. Both can be activated by a button on the keypad. And both doors come equipped with power windows.
Shoppers can also choose from a wide range of technology upgrades and options. There's Bluetooth for hands-free calling and streaming audio, and Toyota's Entune infotainment system that lets you access online apps right from the dash. The Sienna also offers navigation, a backup camera and a JBL sound system with steering wheel-mounted audio controls. In back, there's a huge split-screen monitor which allows passengers to watch two different things at the same time. Rear seats even get their own climate control and an available moonroof.
For 2013, the Sienna's old 4-cylinder engine is gone. That makes a 266-hp 3.5-liter V6 the standard engine. Fuel economy is 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive, unavailable on the Honda Odyssey or Nissan Quest, is optional on the Sienna. All-wheel drive is a great choice if you live in areas that regularly experience bad weather or drive on dirt or gravel roads.
The Sienna also offers numerous safety features, including blind spot monitoring and an "SOS" system that provides crash detection and stolen vehicle recovery. The Sienna also offers dynamic radar cruise control, which automatically maintains a set distance from vehicles in front -- even if they slow down.
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Some time ago I found an asset on here that included 4 felt flowers. I downloaded and saved it, however my computer crashed and I lost all of my things. When I went to search for that particular one again, the only thing I could find was a 'photo' if you will of these flowers. When I try to use it on my pages, it shows up as a white square box with the flowers inside, not as an asset with a transparent background. The asset was called 'marisa-lerin-cloth-flowe-16---felt-template-flowers-embellishment-flower-commercial-use.jpg'. I'm wondering if you still have this somewhere? I was waiting until my daughter was born to specifically use these because I thought they were SO adorable! If you still have them, I'd LOVE to download them again! Thanks for your time and consideration!
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Maggie: It depends on when you found it (how long ago). The new site has only been up about 3 months and about a month prior to that in Beta. So, it could be that the felt flowers you have are from the old blog style website Marisa had and just haven't been uploaded here to the new site as of yet.
I'm sure soon enough tonight or in the morning Marisa will see this and let you know for sure.
That sounds like an old asset. When we transferred to the new site, I took down all assets that had more than one item in them, and have been replacing them with individual assets (so just one flower). The ones your talking about may or may not have been reuploaded yet, I'm working through all my old kits getting everything up. The image you're downloading now is just a jpg, which is why it has a white background.
These flowers may be the ones in the kit named Sofia
Any chance of uploading this kit soon
Actually I think my Sofia kit hasn't been uploaded at all, so it probably wasn't in that one.
I'm guessing it was from one of my earlier Asian kits like Taiwan or Cambodia.
Thank you for your response. I am on here a couple times a day anxiously waiting to see what you put up next to download so I will keep a watchful eye I have the jpeg image if you need a reference-I could email it to you if you want it. Just let me know. Thank you for your time and all that you do!
Yes-that's it! They are sooooo pretty! I actually made a few headbands for my daughter inspired by these
Oh i remember these... I know i had them but i can't find them on my computer now I hope they get reloaded here soon
awww those are so stinkin cute... I want them, too!!! I never downloaded anything from the older site... stupid me. i just saved it as a bookmark for research later, all you lucky ladies with these cool older goodies!!!


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One day, he is caring and loving and wonderful, and the next he is hateful and raging and mean. You are afraid to talk, or when you do talk you feel like you are never heard, your words are taken out of context, misunderstood, or blatantly ignored. In the beginning of a relationship they might seem like everything you ever wanted….usually this is because they are trying to act like everything you ever wanted. You have no support group and therefore your partner gains more power. He or she might be mean to people they think are "below them" or people who are defenseless, like babies or children. Like flipping a switch, he can change drastically from one extreme to the next. He or she acts one way when they are around you, but completely different around your parents, and completely different around their friends. Slowly, you lose your friends until you feel like your partner is the only person you have left. Your partner cycles from mean and vicious to sweet and loving, then back again. He might set traps for squirrels or rabbits and then torture them.Even if you were perfect, your partner would make you out to be completely messed up. They can be funny, easy-going, exciting, attractive. You feel a pull to them, and they make you feel special. They act as if they are the smartest, hottest, richest or most successful person and everyone knows it. You did something wrong first to make them explode.If he or she does something that is clearly wrong, they will find a way to turn it back around on you. They will even tell you this if they get the chance. The police have always been out to get them even though they never do anything wrong.
His next pamphlet, Der Weg zum Siege des Germanenthums über das Judenthum (The Way to Victory of the Germanic Spirit over the Jewish Spirit, 1880), presents a development of Marr's ideas further and may present the first published use of the German word Antisemitismus, "antisemitism". On 19 July 1882, the editor says, 'This quite recent Anti-Semitism is hardly three years old.'" The term is confusing, for in modern usage 'Semitic' designates a language group, not a race. You might want to go to the movies–your partner will make sure you go out to dinner instead. He or she might even brag about the fact that they have left a trail of tears behind them. You might be terrified of what your partner will say or do if you tell them. He used to put you up on a pedestal…and now all he does is try to tear you down. From little things to big things, you feel like your partner never listens. They lie about things they don't need to lie about. They can swear on their life that they are not lying. A healthy person is consistent in the way they treat people, regardless of their status. Your partner has a bad reputation or a tradition of "messy relationships".Notable instances of persecution include the Rhineland massacres preceding the First Crusade in 1096, the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290, the massacres of Spanish Jews in 1391, the persecutions of the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion from Spain in 1492, the Cossack massacres in Ukraine from 1648 to 1657, various anti-Jewish pogroms in the Russian Empire between 18, the 1894–1906 Dreyfus affair in France, the Holocaust in German-occupied Europe, official Soviet anti-Jewish policies, and Arab and Muslim involvement in the Jewish exodus from Arab and Muslim countries.The root word Semite gives the false impression that antisemitism is directed against all Semitic people, e.g., including Arabs and Assyrians.
It seems like your partner is two completely different people. Your partner finds faults with your friends or makes you feel bad or uncomfortable about any time you spend with other people. You want to believe that this is possible, but the cycle keeps repeating and each time your self-esteem is chipped away at, bit by bit. He might hit or kick your dog whenever he comes over.


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Turkey says intelligence analysis shows Syrian government behind chemical attack
ISTANBUL – Turkey says that its intelligence agency has gathered solid intelligence that shows the Syrian government was behind the alleged chemical weapons attack this month.
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said at a press conference in Ankara Friday: "There is no doubt the Syrian regime was behind the chemical attack." Davutoglu says an analysis of the launching point of missiles believed to have carried chemical payloads was conclusive. He did not say where the intelligence came from.
Turkey has long called for international intervention in the Syrian conflict. The comments come as U.S. President Barack Obama is convening national security advisers at the White House to discuss plans for a possible military response.
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After seeing some really gorgeous versions of this top I decided I needed it! Plus I have been wanting to make a heap of tops for Me Made May since this is the garment most lacking in my self-made closet!
What can I say about this pattern, it's beautiful and I love it! It's the perfect fit for me which is sometimes a bit difficult as I have wide shoulders. There was no pulling at the shoulders or sleeves, it was fitted yet still roomy and most of all its a cute/pretty design. I highly recommend this pattern!! I loved it so much I did what I typically do when I love a pattern…. I made it 3 times :)
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ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia's highest court has ruled that a woman who was 14 when she exposed her breasts during spring break in Florida to a man with a video camera has grounds to sue under Georgia law.
The man sold the clip of Lindsey Bullard for use in a "Girls Gone Wild" video. Bullard sued in federal court, seeking damages in 2004 after her image was used on a video cover and in television and online advertisements.
A federal judge says Georgia law on the matter was unclear and asked the Georgia Supreme Court to clarify whether Bullard had a viable claim.
In a unanimous opinion published Thursday, the high court says Bullard has the right to sue for "appropriation of likeness" under Georgia law despite the tape being shot in Florida.
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Charles Morton, Assistant Coach
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Cathy Melnikow sent a blast from the back row deep into the Westfield State College backcourt on match point to give the MIT women's Volleyball team its 30th victory in its regular season finale on Saturday at Mount Holyoke College. The win marked the second time in head coach Paul Dill's career and seventh time in the program's history that the Engineers have reached this mark.
Under Dill's direction, MIT met this plateau in 2002 with a 34-5 ledger. Dave Castanon led the Cardinal and Gray to its first 30-win season in 1981 (31-8) and then did the same the following year (34-5). In 1983, Karyn Altman took over the reigns of the program and continued the trend for two more seasons with records of 41-2 and 36-5. The Engineers posted a 32-8 mark in 1988, making Altman the only coach to surpass the 30-win total three times at the Institute.
MIT (30-4, 7-2 NEWMAC) fought off a scrappy Owls (14-15) squad to earn victories in the first two sets by margins of 31-29 and 30-28 behind 11 of Alex May's match-high 14 kills. Tech registered 20 kills in the final frame to earn a comfortable 30-22 win, capping off a 3-0 week that included straight-set victories over NEWMAC foes Mount Holyoke and Babson College.
Katie Rowe was the Engineers' most efficient weapon in the match, dropping 12 kills on 17 attempts with just two errors for an 0.588 performance. Defensively, setter Amanda Morris led the squad with 19 digs, followed by libero Carrie Buchanan with 14. Ellen Sojka was Tech's most dangerous server, scoring four aces on just eight attempts through a sequence of short and deep floaters that kept the Owls' receivers off-balance. Morris distributed 41 assists to nine different Engineer hitters while adding three kills of her own.
In earlier Saturday action, the Engineers defeated the host Lyons, 30-19, 30-10, 30-15, to clinch the No. 2 seed in the NEWMAC Tournament. Frances Rogoz led all attackers with an error-free 17-for-32 (0.531) performance, and May was again among Morris' favorite targets, smashing 16 kills of her own. Rowe and Sojka added seven kills apiece to balance Tech's fast-paced transition offense. May and Buchanan anchored the backline, picking up 15 and 14 digs, respectively. Morris again contributed 41 assists and three kills to the attack.
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DoralPorsche2 months agoThank you Paulo for helping me get my Mom into her new Macan. Had an awesome time at your gorgeous facility. Thank you champion Porsche.
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MegC3 years agoI went to Champion with the intention of leasing a new Porsche. My interaction began via email and I was immediately encouraged to come in and test drive the car I inquired about. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a friendly person who directed me to the salesman I was looking for. The showroom is impressive and a museum of sorts. Bruno, my contact, was knowledgeable, informative and not pushy. He is a brand ambassador and it showed in his conversation about Porsche. He wasn't trying to sell a car to me. He was sharing his passion for an iconic brand that I was familiar with but learned more about as a result. I was excited. After a quick introduction and some discussion about the model I was there to see, he quickly got my boyfriend and me into a car to test drive - not even 15 minutes after walking onto the dealer property. It was great! We had an easy time with the drive, loving the experience and I was eager to discuss next steps. Bruno was calm and took his time to explain all options, answer my questions thoroughly and in a friendly manner. Again, not pushy at all. When it came to the numbers, he worked with me to meet my goal. I was very pleased with that. I didn't feel desperate or urgently trying to rework my financial plans to get into the car of my dreams. Once I signed, he took his time to walk me thru every detail of my new ride, from top to bottom. It was awesome and I have since told everyone I know about how great Champion was, the experience itself, and Bruno for making it such a fun day, allowing me to drive home in the car I went to see. Once home, within days, I received a nice email from the dealer manager asking about my experience and if there was anything he could do for me. Bruno also emailed a few times in weeks after to make sure I was still in love with my car and if I had any questions, gave me some additional tips. I also received many fun items in the mail about ownership of my new car, cool gifts, magazines and such to keep my interest up on the global brand itself. It has been greatly appreciated. I was also invited to participate in the Porsche Road Show which was unbelievably fun and I highly recommend to anyone who loves driving quality cars. I have gone back for fluid top-offs and service has been on point, friendly and even offering comp car washes. I am looking ahead to my next Porsche and will be going back to Bruno at Champion.
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Heather33343 months agoI took delivery of my 991.2 GT3 at Champion Porsche. Drove it, loved it. Co-signed it with Mark Chue for my new 991.2 GT3RS, which I'm currently driving at the moment. Love it. Process was quick, Mark handled everything for me and walked me through my build spec. Thank you Champion Porsche!
Randy12343 months agoBruno was awesome. I'd recommend him to anyone. Patient. Attentive. Helpful. Not pushy. I believe he truly cares about customer satisfaction and long term relationship building. He's the real deal! And I love my new Porsche!
Steph12343 months agoNothing is perfect but you can be pretty close to it. My husband and I recently purchased a car from Champion Porsche, we worked with Nicole. Great service and the process was quick
Joan M.9 months agoI can't believe how easy it was to buy the exact car I wanted from inventory and purchase it in 1 day. This was all due to an incredible salesman named Manfred Mueller. My husband has been in the car business for 40 years and was blown away by Manfred' professionalism and manners. On top of that he knows his cars inside and out and is an absolute pleasure to be around. Do you self a huge favor and ask for him when you go there. You will be as impressed as we were!
William S.1 year agoWhat an Amazing Experience at Champion Porsche..My salesman ALEJANDRO NEGREIRA is very Knowledgeable and Professional, and would definitely recommend him. I love my new 2018 Porsche Macan S!! Thank You Alejandro!!
E M.2 years agoFive stars all the waySmooth sales and leasing teamJim papas is great to work withGreat selectionEasy closing Service is great but they book upBut still five stars all the wayI highly recommend champion
Lisa M.2 years agoI've only ever had great experiences w/service. Danny & Ed bent over backwards to help me on a stressful situation when my shifting chain broke & wouldn't go into gear. They sent a tow same day & fixed problem w/I 24 hours during their busiest season. You rock guys!!!!
John E.2 years agoNothing but great things to say about champion Porsche .a lot better than the collection.A great experience we worked with Paulo desouza and it was a great experience I felt he worked to get us the best deal, and made the process smooth. What more can you ask for , we all know how the new car buying experience typically is , but champion Porsche and Paulo made it easy and good deal. Thanks a lot - 2017 Porsche 911 4s
Vincent R.2 years agoGreat dealership great management I can now give you home delivery on any Porsche new or pre-owned in stock all certified all ready to go I buy all my car some Champion would never go anywhere else
Christopher C.2 years agoI had a great experience purchasing my Certified Preowned (CPO) Porsche from Champion Porsche. The negotiations were stress free and the final price appeared to be fair and competitive. The car was in excellent condition with low milage. They worked to find me financing at a fair rate, especially considering it was used car. They were happy to roll in desired parts into the financing as well. No BS add on products were forced upon me in the finance room. The entire signing process took less than 15 minutes, which is the quickest I have ever experienced.My salesman, Mike Szabo, was great! He is a real car guy and real pleasure to deal with. I feel he sincerely wants you to be happy and satisfied, no matter what car you decide to buy. He also went above and beyond to help me several times after the sale regarding the aftermarket SportDesign parts I purchased. Both Ed Caceres in the service department and A.J. Gioia in parts were also great and communicated with me efficiently though text and email. All in all, I've had a great experience at Champion Porsche. I've been seeing their adds in Excellence Magazine for years. Their selection and showrooms are incredible.
Jacques R.3 years agoWhy are the ratings so low?? Maybe for sales... My review is for service and coffee bar (lounge) people that work here. (Specially Carolina!!!) .. They do have smiles and try to do their work well... Everytime I've had to come everyone has been very pleasing!! They also try to pick up my car and send me a loaner... So many times I dont even have to come...All in all this place is very well decorated (other than the cars!!!) and crisp clean!!!Enjoy
Brains D.3 years agoGot my Panamera hybrid from Champion, and my salesman was Brian Wagner, who was great. I had a very good overall experience, Brian went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly, including picking up my car from Delray to get the windows tinted and bringing it back to my office. Haven't used the service here yet, but will update when I do. Absolutely love my Panamera, it's comfortable, and sporty when needed. Getting about 45 mpg with the hybrid so far. Had the Bmw 325i convertible and the Mercedes 430 CLK convertible before this, and while I liked those, the Panamera is on another level.
Scott M.3 years agoExcellent customer service from sales to service. Champion knows how to take care of enthusiasts. My salesmen Thad Jone even helped me get a build allocation for a car when there was none left. Doug in service is always helpful and will even have my car picked up if necessary, give me a loaner Porsche, or get me a ride to wherever I need to go. Champion is the largest and best Porsche dealer in the country for a reason.


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On the go with your mobile phone in hand, Microsoft's free 1-800-CALL-411 (Live Search 411) service helps you find the information you need and get to the places you want to go. You can access the service from any land line as well.
I had a chance to use the service several times while in Chicago and found it extremely easy to navigate and very easy to use. I was highly impressed by the time-saving convenience features that have made me a an immediate fan. For example, there is the "Text me this Info" feature that sends the listing information (address, phone number and link to a map) to your phone via SMS—if you call from your mobile, of course.
Yellow Pages? Check.
White Pages? Check.
Traffic, Movies, Weather? Check. Check. Check.
This service is under Microsoft's Live Services—which includes Live Search, Live Mail (Hotmail), Live Local (Maps), etc. A lot of the technology came over as part of the Tellme Networks acquisition in March 2007 and is being integrated with ideas coming out of Microsoft Research. Many of you are already familiar with the Tellme technology if you have ever dialed 1-800-555-1212 or 1-800-555-TELL.
Repeat after me: "Only chumps dial 411. The cool kids dial 1-800-CALL-411."


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Gold settled 3.1 percent lower on Friday at $1,212 after positive U.S. jobs data sent the dollar rallying and rekindled worries the Federal Reserve could be tempted to scale back its monetary stimulus later this year.
The U.S. non-farm payrolls report for June showed employers added 195,000 new jobs last month, exceeding expectations of 165,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 7.6 percent.
The better-than-expected job numbers are among data that could steer the Fed toward a shorter timetable for its $85 billion in monthly bond purchases, analysts said.
Concerns about when the U.S. central bank could begin paring its stimulus has triggered turbulence across major asset classes worldwide. That has prompted Fed officials to back-pedal on Chairman Ben Bernanke's recent suggestion that the retreat could occur between later this year and next.
"The jobs numbers we got today simply reinforce the market's forward-looking position on where gold is likely to be down the road," said Frank McGhee, head precious metals trader at Integrated Brokerage Services in Chicago.
"The market is looking 6 to 8 months out, pricing gold in a rising interest rates environment."
(Read More: Gartman: Why I'm Now Bullish on Gold)
Spot gold price of bullion dropped by as much as 3.3 percent to a session low of $1,207.50 an ounce and later inched up to $1,215, still down nearly 3 percent and set for a third consecutive week of losses.
U.S. gold futures for August settled $39.20 lower at 1,212.70 an ounce.
Gold posted its biggest quarterly loss on record, down 23 percent for April-June and hit a near 3-year low of $1,180.71 last week, on selling exacerbated by Bernanke' comments that the economy was recovering strongly enough for the Fed to begin tapering in the next few months.
Such a retreat would support a rise in interest rates, making gold less attractive as a buy-and-hold asset.


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Gingham and Plaid: Classic or a Trend?
I like to joke that well-dressed men in New York have a weekend uniform of jeans and stylish plaid shirts. I'm not complaining — I've been conditioned to approve of this look — but it does make me wary of incorporating plaid in the interior, wondering if it's just a fad that will soon go the way of the pleat-front khaki (HOW was that ever ok?!).
As savvy and responsible consumers, we should all aspire to decorate with things that won't be out of style in 6 months. But are hot patterns like gingham and plaid too classic to be dismissed as a fad?
Gingham can sometimes come across as too sweet or rustic, but these images show that it has a distinctly sophisticated side, which makes me feel better about wearing my gingham blouse in a non-picnic setting.
So consider the images and weigh in: are gingham and plaid trendy? Or timeless?
1 Plaid couch and gingham curtains via decoratualma
2 Plaid chair via Brabourne Farm
3 Gingham blanket via Glam Lamb
4 Plaid walls via House to Home
5 Gingham walls in Jeffrey Bilhuber's apartment, photographed by William Waldron for Elle Decor
6 Ikea gingham slipcover via Cote de Texas
7 Yellow gingham chair with a blue plaid rug from House Beautiful via Brabourne Farm
8 Gloria Vanderbilt and family on her pink gingham sofa in the 1970s, via Cote de Texas
9 Gingham ceiling via Apartment Therapy
10 Ed Westwick rocking head-to-toe plaid via Go Fug Yourself
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Travelling takes you out of your comfort zone and into a world of exciting new possibilities. That unfamiliarity should be cause for celebration, not alarm, so to put your mind at ease on your travels abroad, follow these top tips to ensure smooth sailing.
For convenience and safety, currency cards are the best way to deal with finances abroad. If you need to repeatedly change between currencies you can get a multiple currency card, which will help you to save on conversion fees and avoid using your bank card abroad. Be cautious when approaching ATMs, checking for signs of interference. In some destinations, you may wish to ask a local business partner or hotel staff for a recommended safe cash point.
Store separately
It's good sense to split your cash into several bundles and store each one separately. The same applies for your credit and currency cards. Start as you mean to go on by having some cash in your hand luggage and some in your suitcase, then once you've arrived in your destination, find suitable storage places around your apartment or hotel room. This will mitigate the impact of losing one wallet and ensure that you always have emergency cash. Before you set out, go through your main wallet and remove anything you won't need on your trip.
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While you may already be in the habit of carefully zipping away your purse or wallet, it's particularly important in a foreign country. Don't leave anything valuable on a table-top in a restaurant, and ensure you have visibility of your bag at all times. You may wish to consider purchasing a body wallet, which clips unobtrusively around your waist and under your clothes, cutting off pickpockets' access.
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Take photocopies of your passport, driver's licence and other important documents and keep them safely stored away in a separate location from the originals. If you're confident in the security of your email server, you may also wish to email scanned files so that you can download them if necessary.
Know the authorities
In addition to noting the location of your national embassy, it's worth writing down the contact details of the local police force. Some places have a designated branch of the police dedicated to tourists. If you feel you've been the victim of a scam, it's always worth reporting it, as even if the police cannot return your money, it may help them to prevent future occurrences.
Protect your data
Although it is natural to want to check up on emails and social media, don't log onto the first wi-fi network you find. It's surprisingly easy for a hacker to set up a fake wireless point and try to obtain your details. Make use of your phone's encryption options to keep your data safe, switch off your Bluetooth, and pay close attention to any warnings generated by your phone's security software. If possible, wait until you're certain you're in reach of a genuine connection.
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|Mission 2-15: One Man's Junk...
Wong heads over to a heritage festival, but the Ronin attack. Johnny guards Wong from the minions, but Akuji draws a blade on him. Wong's assistant calls your character for support.
Hop in a car and drive to the waypoint, a dock near the club. A jet ski awaits you there, and you'll have to floor it: not only do you have an overall time limit, but a helicopter is chucking depth charges at you as well. Drive and swerve around the attacks, and dock as close as you can to your next waypoint.
Head up, and when you approach the dock, you'll trigger a checkpoint and the next part of the mission. You'll need to take out 15 lieutenants spread over all the docks to proceed. Put them on ice any way you can, and you'll see a cut scene of Akuji retreating to some junk boats.
Follow him, and do so quickly: you've got a time limit in the form of Wong's health. Let your followers deal with any Ronin behind you, but go ahead and eliminate any directly in your way. Zip across the boats and stay generally upwards, as you'll need to take several bridges across the boats.
Once you reach the final boat, you'll get a checkpoint. Akuji slashes Wong, then engages you directly. He'll face you alone in a swordfight. Like with Jyunichi, you need to just stand there and wait for him to attack you, then you need to hit either attack button to counter him. His attacks are a bit different in timing than Jyunichi's, so you may unfortunately need to take a slash or two before you get the timing down. Remember to snack on your burgers if you run low on health. It will take about a dozen counters, but there are no additional surprises here.
After the final counter, enjoy the cut scene of your victory over the Ronin! For clearing the Ronin missions, you'll get a ton of cash and the final hood, as well as their vehicles and their personality if you wish to visit the plastic surgeon. The Ronin will be entirely finished, so there are no more worries about them attempting to take your hoods back and whatnot. Even better, you'll unlock Johnny as a homie, whom you can call at any time to get some backup for missions!
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Calling all Fashionistas! This week, Match.com will be hosting a booth at the highly coveted Fashion's Night Out in New York City. This global celebration of all things stylish invites people to support the fashion industry by stopping by shops that stay open late. Among others, Match.com will have our own "pop-up†shop in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal in New York City!
What does Match.com have to do with fashion, you may ask? We believe Match.com and fashion go hand in hand. You know the drill- You look for that outfit that is going to convey the right message that says that you put forth the effort and realize you are on date, so let's see where things go. Then when you finally meet, you no doubt size up the others' outfit as well!
After polling some of our Match members, we've collected stats on the preferred attire for both men and women on a first date. We found women try on 2-3 outfits before a date, so ladies, we're here to help you narrow down a bit based on what the Match men told us. Match.com Men answered what they love to see:
70% of Men prefer their dates to don an outfit that is simple and understated but sexy
57% agreed women should slip on some jeans and a nice top as their perfect date outfit
92% of Men said they'd like their date to wear understated, simple makeup
Even more interesting may be what fashions men find the most irritating:
14% said leave the Huge Handbag hanging at home!
19% agreed Leopard print is best to be worn only by jungle cats
39% said to stick with the temporaries when it comes to Tattoos
As for the gents out there, we also asked our female users how they'd love their match to dress for a first date. Here's how the ladies answered:
48% of women would love to see their date show up in khakis and a button-down
49% of women would like to see a man in dress shoes
44% love a man dressed in blue over any other color
As for what fashions our ladies find most irritating:
9% say no thank you to a Popped collar
20% confirmed Ultra-Skinny jeans are ultra un-cool
18% vetoed muscle tees on the first date. Or ever, for that matter.
Given these findings, our Match.com Style Squad will be standing by at Fashion Central this week to help all singles get first date ready complete with fashion, beauty and profile advice. And once your Match makeover is complete, you'll have the opportunity to take a new photo for your Match.com profile. Prepare for the winks headed your way!
If you can't make it to visit Match this week, you can still be in a New York state of mind by entering our Dress to Impress Fashion sweepstakes! You could win roundtrip airfare and hotel for two in NY, along with $2500 cash to spend frivolously and let your inner shopzilla shine. But that's not all! We're also giving away a 6-month membership to Match.com- where you'll have no trouble finding a hot date with your fabulous new look.
The complete schedule of events at the Match.com First Date Headquarters at Fashion Central, September 8-10th:
Make sure you keep tuned in to our Twitter account: @Match and Facebook page: www.facebook.com/match for more first-date fashion tips from Fashion Night Out, and don't forget to visit Dress to Impress and enter to win your shopping spree today!
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Each year the Archives staff present dozens of talks on a
variety of topics to clubs, civic groups and other organizations in
Birmingham and around the state. These talks, which are listed below,
are offered free of charge and generally last 20 to 30 minutes.
The Speaker
Jim Baggett is Head of the Department of Archives and Manuscripts at the
Birmingham Public Library and Archivist for the City of Birmingham. He has
served as president of the Society of Alabama Archivists and Chair of the
Jefferson County Historical Commission. Jim has lectured throughout the U.S. and
Europe and has been featured on Alabama Public Television, National Public Radio
and CSPAN. He has authored or edited four books on Birmingham and Alabama
history, including
A Woman of the Town: Louise Wooster, Birmingham's Magdalen and
Alabama Illustrated: Engravings from 19th Century Newspapers. Jim has
written more than fifty articles on archival preservation and Alabama history
Alabama Librarian magazine, Alabama Heritage, Birmingham
magazine, and other publications.
For more information or to schedule a program contact Jim Baggett (email@example.com,
Birmingham and the Picture Postcard
Introduced in the latter half of the 19th century—when many countries had developed reliable postal systems and more people than ever were literate—postcards were a phenomenal success. Postcards allowed people to dash off quick messages and share pictures from home or travel. This talk explores the history of postcards using Birmingham images. (Jim Baggett)
Birmingham Illustrated: Images of the Magic City in the
19th Century Press*
From the 1850s to the 1890s, more than 250 engraved images of Alabama were published in national and international papers. Many of these are in the collection of the Birmingham Public Library Archives and are typical of those published for many places. They include portraits, landscapes, cityscapes and events such as storms, parades, sports and work. This lecture will explore in particular the images of Birmingham, reflecting the industry, politics, and major events of this city in the 19th century. (Jim Baggett)
Common Bonds: Birmingham Snapshot Photography, 1900-1950*
For more than a century the people of Birmingham have documented their lives
with snapshots. From mothers chronicling their children's growth to families
playing in snow, this talk explores how snapshots reveal the common interests of
all types of Alabamians. (Jim Baggett)
Every House Has a History: Researching Birmingham Area Houses,
Buildings and Churches*
Jefferson County enjoys a rich architectural heritage. This talk will
introduce you to sources available at the Birmingham Public Library Archives to
help you locate vintage photos of your house, building or church; determine the
age of the structure and learn who has lived or worked there. (Jim Baggett)
Handle with Care: Preserving Your Family Papers and Photographs
There are many basic and inexpensive things you can do to ensure that your
family letters, scrapbooks and photographs are preserved for the future. This
talk introduces the fundamentals of home archiving. (Jim Baggett)
"John Wilkes Booth is Not Dead!": Birmingham's Louise Wooster and
the Strange Afterlife of Lincoln's Assassin*
Birmingham's famous 19th-century madam Louise Wooster claimed John Wilkes
Booth as the great love of her life. She also insisted that Booth had not been
killed in the days following Lincoln's assassination. This talk explores the
likelihood of a relationship between Wooster and Booth and the enduring myth of
a government conspiracy to fake his death. (Jim Baggett)
Miss Fancy, Queen of the Avondale Zoo
In early 20th century Birmingham, children and adults spent many happy Sunday afternoons feeding and riding Miss Fancy, the gentle elephant who lived at the old Birmingham Zoo in Avondale Park. Remembered for her habit of sneaking away from the zoo and wandering the surrounding neighborhoods, and her taste for alcohol, Miss Fancy is now the mascot for a Birmingham brewery and a beloved local character. This talk explores the life and legend of Birmingham's most famous elephant. (Jim Baggett)
A 19th-Century Murder Mystery: The Hawes Murders and Riot
In December 1888, a mob of several hundred men attacked the Jefferson County
jail in an attempt to lynch Robert Hawes, suspected of murdering his wife and
two daughters. Sheriff's deputies fired on the mob, killing several men. This
talk explores the events surrounding one of Birmingham's most infamous murder
mysteries. (Jim Baggett)
Old School Scrapbooking
From Victorian era school girls to a county coroner with an interest in
grisly murders, Birminghamians often saved mementos in scrapbooks. Many of these
late 19th- and early 20th-century scrapbooks are preserved in the Library's
Archives. This talk explores scrapbook keeping and keepsakes--visiting cards,
photographs, letters, poems, theater programs, paper dolls, newspaper
clippings--that people treasured and saved. (Jim Baggett)
Organizing and Preserving Your Church or Temple Archives
Every church or temple has a unique history that should be preserved. Learn
the basics of organizing and preserving the historic documents of your
congregation. Topics covered include what to collect, simple and inexpensive
methods for preserving your archives and sources for archival supplies. (Jim
The Monumental, the Mundane and the Macabre: Discovering
19th-Century Life in Alabama Letters and Diaries
From matters of love, death and politics to the price of shoes, nineteenth
century Alabamaians recorded their experiences in letters and diaries. This talk
explores life in the 1800s through personal writings now preserved in the
Birmingham Public Library Archives. (Jim Baggett)
When the Blast Occurred: Remembering the Sixteenth Street Baptist
Church Bombing
The 1963 bombing of Birmingham's Sixteenth Street Baptist Church killed four
young girls, injured dozens of others and shocked the world. Using interviews
conducted by the FBI, this talk recalls the experiences of people who were
inside the church at the time of the blast. (Jim Baggett)
A Woman of the Town: Louise Wooster, Birmingham's Magdalene
One of the enduring legends of 19th-century Birmingham is the tragic madam,
Louise Wooster. She became wealthy operating a brothel, claimed to have John
Wilkes Booth as a lover and refused to abandon Birmingham during a cholera
epidemic. Become familiar with the life of this fascinating woman, and explore
why generations of people in Birmingham have embraced her in ways that she never
could have imagined. (Jim Baggett)
*These talks are accompanied by
PowerPoint presentations, and the speaker must have a screen and
appropriate space.


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