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Open Thread: Everything You're Reading, Watching, Listening To and Looking At
This is your place to talk about the TV, movies, music, books and art that are thoroughly entertaining you.
When I was in high school, I was a massive closet fan of the hit reality show The Girls Next Door. The show featured a trio of busty babes, known for dating the notorious playboy Hugh Hefner: Kendra Wilkinson, Bridget Marquardt and, of course, Holly Madison. I stumbled upon a DVD of the first season at my local video rental shop in my senior year and was instantly hooked.
I can't exactly put my finger on why I became so intrigued by the series, but after watching one episode I couldn't get enough. Maybe it was the stunning shots of the Playboy mansion, with all the beautiful blond bunnies bouncing around in the California sun. Maybe it was the taboo of peeping into Hefner and his girlfriends' lives, in an almost voyeuristic manner. Or maybe (and most likely) it was because reality television was in its prime, and I was eager to work my way through another mindless series during my study breaks (I had powered through Laguna Beach years before it came out in Canada, and wasn't interested in Survivor or Big Brothers).
It just looks so glamorous, I thought to myself, as I watched Kendra, Bridget and Holly get all dolled up for the Playboy Midsummer's Night Dream party in Season One. As much as I had zero ambitions of dating a man fifty years my senior or posing naked for the magazine, the Playboy realm had me transfixed – and the three peroxide princesses that appeared to rule by Hefner's side were even more fascinating.
It wasn't until years later when I started working in the fashion industry (another seemingly unattainable universe I was obsessed with as a teen) that I began to understand that the meaning of the phrase "Not All That Glitters is Gold." Being a model certainly wasn't as enchanting as the Victoria's Secret Angels made it out to be. In Holly Madison's recently released memoir, Down The Rabbit Hole, Madison also makes it clear that being Hefner's "Number One Girlfriend" and "being famous for nothing" isn't all that it's cracked up to be either.
I'm sure a lot of people have their opinions about Hefner, his slew of past girlfriends (for those of you who don't know, he's married now) and the Playboy brand in general. Many probably hold the opinion that Madison is a gold-digging whore in search of her next paycheck, and writing a tell-all book about Hefner is the best way to obtain it.
I, however, disagree. I think Madison has been incredibly brave to come clean about her time at the Playboy mansion. It takes a lot of guts to reveal the true dynamics in a relationship where one partner is inclined to express emotionally abusive tendencies towards the other, never mind his manipulation of the group dynamics between his multiple barely-legal girlfriends. Especially even so when that said partner is one of the most infamous media moguls of our generation.
I read "Down The Rabbit Hole" twice within a month of purchasing the book. At first, I wrote it off as a fun summer read by just another one of my former reality star heroes. I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for a good C-List celebrity book. The second time I flipped through the pages, I realized there was a lot more to the memoir than just juicy tidbits about Hefner's bedroom routine with multiple bunnies (the one television hosts are so eager to discuss when they interview with Madison).
From the way Madison tells it in the memoir, Hefner is a far cry from the gentleman he portrays himself as in the media and on Girls Next Door (surprise, surprise, isn't everyone different off camera?) What really shocks me, however, is the level of abuse directed at Madison throughout the course of their relationship. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor a few times when I reread certain passages.
In the time leading up to the breakup, Madison writes about Hefner having her followed during a routine work trip to Las Vegas, belittling her in public at a "Games Night" at the mansion, and calling her a "fucking cunt" when she questioned a Girls Next Door scheduling conflict. She also chronicles her depression in the memoir, describing suicidal thoughts while taking a bath one evening after a night out. When she approaches Hefner about seeing a psychiatrist for her mental health, he recommends she speak to his secretary instead of seeking professional help, clearly dismissing the larger issue at hand.
The majority of the media outlets that have recently interviewed Madison about the release of Down the Rabbit Hole avoid touching on the topics of the emotional abuse and manipulation during her seven-year relationship with Hefner. Interviewers are eager to discuss their sex life, drugs on the club nights out, and the drama between Madison and the other former girlfriends – which, to be fair, makes up a substantial part of the memoir – but don't bother digging into the real issues at hand: one of the most powerful men in publishing is an emotionally abusive control-freak to his significant others, according to his former girlfriend. I guess discussing abuse of any kind on daytime television just isn't as sexy as watching a former Hugh Hefner girlfriend try to gracefully volley questions about her past sex life with the old man.
I admire Madison for mustering up the courage to write Down the Rabbit Hole. She admits that the naiveté of her early twenties, combined with her desperation for Hollywood stardom, led her down a very negative path. I appreciate that she acknowledged that life with Hefner at the mansion did have its perks, but that the two were by no means in a healthy relationship. I applaud her for the success she attained after leaving the Playboy mansion (Madison went on to star in the Las Vegas burlesque show, Peepshow; had her own reality television series, Holly's World; was on Dancing with The Stars; and is now happily married with a daughter).
Regardless I am still quite shocked that there isn't more coverage in regards to Hefner's unacceptable behavior, now that Madison has publically disclosed their former relationship dynamics. Mainstream media and press seem to do their best to steer clear of using certain terms that might paint the mighty Hefner in too negative of a light. Madison, as well, seems to avoid playing the role of the victim, but from her recounts in the memoir, it's fairly clear than she was in more than just a "bad relationship."
Perhaps Madison disclosing what Hefner was really like behind closed doors in Down The Rabbit Hole, manipulative tendencies and all, will prevent other young women from following in her footsteps (or in similar ones, as Hef is clearly off the market for now.) At the very lease, she's a bit of an inspiration to anyone who's ever experienced aspects of emotional abuse or have found themselves stuck in a toxic relationship – regardless of whether you believe she's a gold digger or not.
Kudos to you, Holly.


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Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers who was killed in a Thursday shootout, reportedly showed up at his former gym and caused a ruckus this month.
According to the Boston Globe, Tamerlan had not gone to Allan's Wai Kru Mixed Martial Arts center in years but showed up within the past month and caused a disturbance.
The owner of the gym said in an email that "Tsarnaev showed up at the gym acting rude and disrespectful, using other people's equipment, walking on the mats with his shoes."
"It was a clear indication that something was up," the owner said. "He was becoming a complete [expletive]."
Tamerlan also reportedly dropped out of college, was unemployed, and was charged with domestic violence in 2009.
"I used to warn Dzhokhar that Tamerlan was up to no good," Zaur Tsarnaev, a 26-year-old cousin, told the Globe in a phone interview from Russia. "[Tamerlan] was always getting in trouble. He was never happy, never cheering, never smiling. He used to strike his girlfriend… He was not a nice man."

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February 17, 2017 18:48 ET
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Feb. 17, 2017) - Petrus Resources Ltd. ("Petrus" or the "Company") (TSX:PRQ) - Petrus is pleased to announce that it has increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement to up to 4,350,000 common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") at a purchase price of $2.53 per Common Share, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $11,005,500 (the "Private Placement"). Closing of the Private Placement is expected to occur on or about February 28, 2017, and is subject to receipt of all requisite approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange. A portion of the net proceeds of the Private Placement will be used to fund Petrus' previously announced acquisition of certain oil and natural gas interests in the Ferrier area, with the remainder to be used toward funding of the Company's 2017 capital program.
Petrus is a public Canadian oil and gas company focused on property exploitation, strategic acquisitions and risk-managed exploration in Alberta.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning the expected closing of the Private Placement and the use of proceeds of the Private Placement. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Petrus, including the satisfaction of all conditions to closing of the Private Placement, the receipt of all regulatory approvals and prevailing commodity prices. Although Petrus believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Petrus can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations; and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures). Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all possible risks and uncertainties.
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3513 Hard Scrabble Road
Columbia, SC 29223
9:15 am - 10:30 am
11:00 am - 12:15 am
There are a lot of people at Sandhills who are involved in our community with local ministries. We've listed the ones that Sandhills works with on a regular basis, and would love to tell you more about these ministries. Sign up today! Someone from our church will get in touch and connect you with other people at Sandhills who are already volunteering in the ministry that you are interested in.
We partner with Rice Creek Elementary School through their Mentors In Motion program. This school-based mentoring program facilitates dedicated one-on-one time with a positive role model in order to foster relationships that help students become life long learners and leaders.
Being a mentor to a student is rewarding, encouraging, and a lot of fun! Contact Randa Cole at (803) 699-2900 x.3220 for more information about getting involved with the Mentors In Motion program.
The Daybreak Crisis Pregnancy Center offers a variety of services, including free pregnancy tests with immediate results, free ultrasounds, and information about STIs and abstinence. Some of the staff have experienced crisis pregnancies themselves, so they are experienced in providing a listening ear, compassionate help and practical resources. If you would like to volunteer, there are a wide variety of opportunities available at Daybreak (803-771-6634).
International Friendship Ministries (IFM) was created to provide spiritual fellowship for international students and other internationals living in the United States. Sandhills partners with IFM on a regular basis by volunteering to help serve an evening meal to the students, and engage them in conversation.
June Smith is our contact person for IFM. She would be happy to answer any questions you have about helping with this ministry. You can reach her at (803) 528-4098. Sign-ups to help with the dinner will be posted on our website as they are scheduled.
The Cooperative Ministry serves the Columbia area as an instrument of God's love by providing a coordinated charitable response to assist those in need. They seek to improve the quality of life for the people they help by providing direct assistance, counseling, prayer, and guidance to other available community resources. Sandhills supports the Cooperative Ministry through annual donations and volunteer support.
Contact the The Cooperative Ministry volunteer coordinator at (803) 799-3853 if you can help.


text: MARABA, BRAZIL — Thousands saw the killing. The only TV station in this city of 41,000 showed it live Friday night. Robson Abade, a former police investigator, denounced a city council candidate as a thief during an interview and had just called a candidate for mayor a car thief when two men entered the studios. One of them shot Abade six times and killed him. Engineers cut off the sound but the cameras still showed the scene. Sought by police: Salvado Chamon, brother of the council candidate.


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Trenton has the honor of being the Capitol of New Jersey. . .
so off we went to see the State House. . .
this is by far the most difficult State House
we have EVER tried to photograph. . .
there is nowhere you can stand to get it all in. . .
The pediment across the front blocks the view of the dome. . .
so we went around to the side to get a shot of it. . .
just beautiful. . .but not original to the building. . .
in fact the BACK of the building. . .seen here. . .
is the original State House. . .
the Dome forward is all an addition. . .
the docent explained all this to us. . .
and said that is why the building is so close to the street in the front. . .
we almost didn't get to see this beautiful rotunda area. . .
I guess because New Jersey has such a high profile governor. . .
the security is very, very tight. . .
we've gone through metal detectors in other State Houses. . .
but these NJ guys wanted to see ID's and the works. . .
you are not allowed to roam around and explore. . .
you MUST be with a tour guide at all times. . .
Since we had not arrived at a time of a scheduled tour
one of the security folks were kind enough to escort
us in to photograph the rotunda only. . .
and then escort us back out. . .
but hey. . .they gave us pencils with
Governor Christie's name on them. . .
I was gonna show you a picture. . .
but I can't find them. . .I'm sure they are in a very safe place. . .oops!
Philadelphia. . .which was sort of on our way
back to the RV park in Hershey was our next destination. . .
We just wanted to hit the highlights,
and have a Philly Cheesesteak so that's what
I'm gonna show you. . .just the highlights. . .
driving in the neighborhood where the cheese steak shops were
was quite the experience. . .can you imagine this
with eight feet of snow piled up. . .aii yaiii yaiii. . .
how do these folks cope? ? ?
and here they are. . .
the illustrious Geno's and Pat's Cheese Steak Sandwich Shops. . .
Dave went to Pat's. . .I went to Geno's. . .
I brought my sandwich back over. . .
and we split them so we could compare. . .
now on this particular day. . .I must say that Pat's had the better sandwich. . .
Geno's could have definitely used some seasoning. . .very bland. . .
Okay. . .that's done. . .what's the next tourist stop?
a beautiful view of the Penn Building. . .
and a close up
LOVE Park. . .lovely!
let's go stand in line to see the Liberty Bell. . .
it moved really quick!
and there it is. . .
Independence Hall. . .definitely want to explore it further next trip. . .
and the United States Mint. . .no samples today. . .we always miss free sample day. . .
It was a whirlwind of a day. . .
we SHALL return to Philadelphia to explore further. . .
and next time. . .I believe
we may go on the weekend when all the working folk are not down there. . .
it was packed. . .parking was pricey. . .and I'm sad to say
it really was not that enjoyable of an experience. . .
but. . .I do want to see it all in a more leisurely fashion,
so we shall return at a later date. . .not sure when. . .but later. . .
'til next time,
Janice and Dave


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Using basic color theory, EyeCatcher Shadows contain a matte shade that directly contrasts the color of the iris. On the other side is a shimmering mosaic of shadows that match the iris, creating the ultimate eye-enhancing duo. The matte shadows should be applied over the entire lid into the crease, the shimmery side is then layered on top, at the lash line. This combination of contrasting and matching the eye color brings out the brown in brown eyes.


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Danida's Tax and Development Programme covers the period 2015 to 2018.
In December 2014, Denmark signed an Agreement with the Government of Ghana on the Tax and Development programme. The Programme is designed to support the exit phase for Denmark's participation in general budget support and as a complementary measure to support economic governance and the sustainability of GoG's public finances. The Tax & Development fits well into Denmark's overall strategy for the evolution of its relationship with Ghana.
The programme contributes to the Denmark-Ghana Partnership Policy which reflects the evolving relationship between Ghana and Denmark as Ghana becomes increasingly self-reliant and the scope for commercial relations increases. The Denmark-Ghana Partnership Policy has the aim of strengthening the political alliance and benefitting growth and employment in both countries. The overall objective of the programme is to improve economic governance by increasing revenue mobilisation, strengthen revenue administration and improve accountability of the Government to its citizens.
The Tax and Development Programme covers three engagements, one on tax and development with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the other two, dealing with domestic accountability, provide support to two Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) – IMANI - Center for Policy and Education; and the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII).
This programme is Denmark's first engagement in the revenue administration arena in Ghana and forms part of the Danish Government's Tax Plan, which aims to assist its partner countries build up stronger tax systems, increase tax income and at the same time fight tax fraud, addressing tax loopholes and illicit financial flows. In that regard, Denmark's engagement in this programme will hopefully assist Ghana in mobilising revenue, which can fund public services and reform and for the country to eventually become independent of development assistance.
The main part of the Danish support to GRA will directly fund the implementation reform agenda as detailed out in the GRA's Modernisation Plan. The Programme will have a strong focus on results in line with our ambition to create a "results culture".
Denmark will further through this Programme strengthen domestic accountability to ensure judicious use of public funds as well as increased budget literacy among stake holders by providing core funding to IMANI and GII.
Please find the programme document here
Fill out the form to send a mail with a link to the current page:
Ghana Revenue Authority
Ghana Integrity Initiative
Programme Document for Tax & Development
Implementation Plan 2015: A Strong Danish Engagement in Tax and Development
Angela Farhat


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Eyeing a job in IT is probably a safer bet these days than, say, one in the automotive sector. What's more, eyeing a few of our best-guesses for up-and-coming IT jobs now may put you light-years ahead of the competition, should the need for some of these potential vocations arise…
Future day-to-day IT
|On-site IT via Robot Loads of modestly-funded offices will grow to need a real person on-site to deal with computer technology issues even though they can't actually afford such staff. In ten years, robots will be so cheap that a company could own a robot that a part-time IT staffer controls remotely. Picture one person who can control 4 or 5 telepresence robots as-needed, wheel around to repair jobs at each office, and interact with colleagues via speakers, camera, and screen…The ability to bring in coffee and donuts for co-workers will come later…
|IT Traffic Control On a pilot-project level, computer-controlled traffic systems have proven beneficial in reducing fuel consumption and pollution. The systems can work on more then a dozen pre-determined patterns or a human can switch them to a number of patterns based on traffic volume. As cities move to adopt systems (often replacing systems that haven't changed since the 1920s) more and more technicians will be required to maintain and monitor such systems.
IT in challenging areas
|IT in Extreme Regions Fancy a job in the Antarctic (more than 1,000 people live there in peak season)?, underwater (the Canadian government just started building the Neptune Project, the world's largest underwater research facility), or…
|IT in Spaaaace… The first paying suborbital tourists will blast-off in the coming months from Virgin Galactic's New Mexico spaceport. Ten years from now, dozens of private and government space agencies will be flying vehicles and habitats (a half-scale space hotel is already in orbit) and someone's going to need people to service their computer systems in-person.
|IT for Engine, Defense, and Weapons Software on Military Hardware U.S. military vessels have been experimenting with running their engines off of Microsoft operating systems since the late 1990s. Soon, even guns will have software: "Wilson! We're taking heavy fire and Johnson's rifle just caught a virus – get in there!"
|IT for Medical Technology As healthcare gets more dependant on specific, complex diagnostic, surgical and other tools, IT specialists will need to operate, monitor, and service these tools. Imagine IT staff joining anaesthesiologists, nurses, and other support staff in the operating room.
IT support
|IT Counsellor We're amazed this position doesn't yet exist – at least in large numbers. Sooner or later, IT workers will need to lie on the couch and talk to a professional therapist or counsellor trained in psychology but also familiar with computer technology and the IT industry.
|Virtual Community IT Person It's not far-fetched that someone will eventually need to handle IT for "pretend" computer systems in virtual worlds such as The Sims. Hopefully such staff will get more than virtual pay…
IT outside the box
|A.I. Trainer Sooner, rather than later, so-called intelligent systems will evolve into true artificial intelligence. Much like a human brain, such a.i. can't just be "made", it has to be grown and then taught. Within ten years, we predict that large numbers of people will be required to train and maintain these artificial consciousnesses.
|IT Artist New York storyteller Jonathan Harris brings information on the web together in moving, visually stimulating and provocative ways, turning sometimes random data and images into moving stories and even visual art. In 10 years, such art could be an established genre…
|Administrators for Digital Nations If MySpace were a country right now, its population would be the 11th largest on Earth, according to wikiprotest.com. Eventually, such virtual spaces will need people to manage them: People who speak both the language of government and of new media.
|Virtual Reality Arena Attendant Think Star Trek, not 3D movies: Immersive, fantasy-realm holo-areas already exist. In 10 years, such holo-experiences will be cheap, commonplace, and require thousands of IT-savvy folk to act as VR referees, janitors, concession attendants, and more.
|Chimpanzee/Dolphin/Terrier Translator Technician What the heck, we're calling it now: In ten years, animals will be able to talk to us (remember that dolphin on NBC's Seaquest DSV?) Eventually, someone will need to build and maintain the translation software that lets you philosophize with your cat and the like. Why not you?


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2Bedroom Aprtment or 2brom Housing (Bangkok)
We relocating to bangkok 21 june from Laos. Looking for 2bedroom serviced apartment in city or house close to the city. Does anyone know where is safe place or where expats live. Also looking for kindergarten or crech for my 2year old son, if anyone know of any of the above information, whould appreciate it. My husbands work will be based next to the embassies, maybe an apartment aroudn that aread would probably be good, not sure, just dont know bangkok at all.


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Today is all saints day. Not many people know about it, which is kind of ironic because Hallowe'en is a huge thing all over the world and Hallowe'en means 'Hallows Eve.' Like Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas, Hallowe'en is the day before All Hallows Day - otherwise called All Saints Day. Now this is not a post bashing Hallowe'en. I don't celebrate it, and I do think it can be celebrated very wrongly, but I also think there are aspects of the Hallowe'en celebrations (such as dressing up as movie characters! Guys, that's fun) that are innocent. I get that it's a good excuse to have a party and to dress up and eat nice unhealthy stuff.
However, today it's All Saints Day and well, speak of underrated holidays.
Hallowe'en is often celebrated as a day of the dead. All Saints Day, you could say is the same. Although in a complete flipside! While Hallowe'en is a festival which delights in the dark, All Saints Day is a day in which we remember and look back on and respect those people who have died. It is a sort of remembrance day. I have never actually thought about it this way till I wrote it down like this, ha. Neither have I ever really 'celebrated' this day - not with parties and dressing up. It's not about that. It's about remembering the saints, and thanking God for the good things they have done.
That's not just Abraham and Noah and Sarah and the God-honouring folk in the Bible. It's also my Opa who died before I was born; my Great Grandma Winifrid; any other God-serving person we can think of - all the people who have followed God in their life time.
I was thinking yesterday, how huge God presence is.Take the Bible and you can see how drastic the changes are that God makes within people. Rahab was a prostitute. The Apostle Peter was first called Simon - meaning listen - and then Jesus came and he got a new name, Peter - meaning rock. Just by looking at the names you can see how Jesus used Peter; I think that's funny! All the apostles were simple, young men. Levi was an unliked, perhaps unfair, taxcollector. The classic, most drastic example might be Paul - he went around killing Christian families - thousands of them and then, bam, three days later he was making Christians. Speak of a powerful God! I could go on - Esther went from being a poor girl to saving millions of Jews. Joseph went from the pit and the prison to the second highest place available in Egypt. Mary was a young girl who suddenly got the news that she was going to give birth to the Son of God!
Like I said, it's not just the Bible. God's been with us always. The Apostle John wasn't his last saint! :-) When I hear stories of my ancestors I often think about how strong their faith sounds! And people like Florence Nightingale, David Livingstone, Eric Liddle... they've all shone for God in their turn.
Let's remember these people today and to God be the glory! :-)


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Normally, I would have taken in WrestleMania
along with my roommates, family and perhaps a few
friends in my home in central Pennsylvania. But the
location of this year's event offered me a unique
opportunity, since one of my best friends from my
college days at Duke University just happens to live
in Houston. SLAM! Wrestling head honcho Greg Oliver
was able to get me in to Axxess with a press pass, but
for the show itself, I was forced to use the tickets
my friends and I purchased last fall. So along with
fellow SLAM! Wrestling contributor Aaron "Hank" Henry
and my good buddy Vic Zhao, I set out on Sunday
afternoon for Section 747.
The seats in the seventh level of the Astrodome are
known to Houston natives as the rainbows, probably
because of the alternating rows of yellow, orange and
red seats. As a point of reference, the rainbows are
much, much higher than the lighting rig that hangs
over the ring. Suffice it to say, this is binocular
territory, though there is actually one more level of
seats above us. The one positive about our seats is
that despite being farther from the action than I
thought humanly possible while remaining under the
same roof, the sight lines are unobstructed and one of
the giant video screens faces directly towards our
Fans up in the rainbows are there for one of several
reasons. Perhaps they didn't want to or couldn't
afford to shell out several hundred dollars apiece for
floor seats. It's possible that they waited until the
last minute to buy tickets and the seventh level is
the best they could get.
Or perhaps, like us, they simply could not get through
on the phone lines to order tickets for the first few
hours WrestleMania tickets were on sale last fall.
Whatever the reason, the fans up here are no less
enthusiastic. One look around to see the dozens of
signs - made more for the enjoyment of their fellow
fans than a chance to get TV time, since there's no
chance the camera will ever find them this high up -
makes that fact clear.
It's also pretty clear that the Astrodome is
out of practice holding events of this magnitude. The
bathrooms are crowded, the souvenir stands are mobbed,
and I wait in line for fifteen minutes at the "Nacho
Express." When I get to the counter, the three
harried employees inform me that it will be at least
another ten minutes for nachos, due to the fact that
the nacho cheese sauce is cold.
Still, all of that is forgotten once the show
begins. Jim Ross isn't exaggerating when he says
WrestleMania is sold out - our section is packed, and
we find out later that we are part of an Astrodome
attendance record. The residents of Section 747 pop
and boo at the appropriate times, and chants that
break out in lower levels or halfway around the arena
are repeated here.
Two brothers, neither one of them older than
12, occupy the seats in front of me, and they strike
up a running conversation with me covering everything
from the pyrotechnics to The Rock's version of
Austin's Stone Cold Stunner. They both give me a hard
time for cheering on Triple H during his battle with
The Undertaker. In fact, I'm able to find only a few
allies in the adjacent rows to join me in bemoaning
the loss suffered by The Game.
The crescendo of excitement reaches its peak
for the main event. Austin, the Texas native,
receives a thunderous pop. Despite his status as WWF
Champion and self-proclaimed People's Champ, The Rock
receives a mixed reaction including a surprising
number of boos. The brothers are split on this one,
with the older one supporting Austin and the younger,
sporting one of The Rock's shirts, sticking with the
champ. When the match gets under way, the boys hang
on every move, as do all of the fans in the rainbows.
Somewhere amidst all the chaos, I have a
revelation, an epiphany of sorts. In this day and age
of monthly pay-per-views and TV saturation, it would
be easy for WrestleMania to be just another wrestling
show. The feuds for this year's version are nothing
special, most of them having come together in the span
of just a few weeks. Certainly it isn't the match
quality that sets WrestleMania apart, though X-Seven
had more than its share of highlights.
Yet there is still something that makes this
event special. It should have dawned on me when I saw
the cars in the parking lot hailing from all over
North America, many with windows covered in slogans
like "WrestleMania or bust." I probably should have
pieced it together while snapping pictures at Axxess
alongside people perfectly content to wait in line for
hours for a single autograph. But it isn't until now,
watching the two young men in the ninth row of Section
747, that it comes to me. It's the fans, especially
the ones who made the journey to Houston and paid good
money to get a much worse view than they could have
had watching TV in their own homes, that make
WrestleMania live up to the hype.
The show ends with most of the folks in the
rainbows happy despite Austin's seeming heel turn.
Aaron, Hank and I stick around to watch the excellent
video package of the night's events, but the two
brothers leave with the rest of their family. I never
do catch their names.
I plan to attend WrestleMania again next year.
I'm hoping to get better seats next time, but if I
end up in the equivalent of the rainbows in whatever
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I have a Java project that I'm working on in Eclipse Indigo. Seemingly randomly (but usually after a file save) the IDE will stop recognizing my classes for which the only solution is a project clean. For example, I have a class
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Kelis fired up her own barbeque in her dressing room to celebrate the 4th July on Sunday.
The R&B star always celebrates American Independence Day with an outdoor feast, and even though she was in the UK this weekend for the annual holiday she decided she was going to have a cook-up anyway.
Kelis - who was performing in Weston-Super-Mare, England, at the T4 On The Beach concert, hosted by British TV station Channel 4 - rushed out and bought some portable barbeques and began cooking a host of calorific treats, including rib eye steaks, salmon, corn on the cobs, hamburgers and hot dogs.
A source said: "Kelis was cooking up a storm backstage. The smell of the steaks on the BBQ was mouth watering. Perhaps Channel 4 should give her a cooking show of her own!"
A host of other artists and backstage passers-by joined Kelis - whose new single '4th Of July (Fireworks)' is out today (05.07.10) - for the food until concerned fire wardens put a halt to the impromptu barbeque after seeing the smoke.
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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume VI, Vietnam, January 1969–July 1970
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The scope of this volume is different from previous volumes on Vietnam in the Foreign Relations series. For the years 1955–1968 the series produced volumes exclusively on U.S. policy towards Vietnam and documented U.S. policy towards Laos and Cambodia in separate volumes. With the Nixon administration's decision to take the war to the enemy in Cambodia and integrate more fully the secret war in Laos into its strategy for Vietnam, this format was no longer valid. This volume covers Vietnam in the context of the larger war that included the conflicts in Laos and Cambodia, and in the case of the former, also the role of Thailand in Laos. Consequently, the editors had to make choices about what to cover. When Vietnam was the main concern of President Nixon and his principal advisers—primarily Assistant for National Security Affairs Henry Kissinger and his NSC Staff; Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker in Saigon; Commander of the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Creighton Abrams; and Chief Paris Peace Talks negotiator, Henry Cabot Lodge—the focus is on Vietnam strategy, planning and operations. The focus of the volume later shifts to the issue of the deterioration of the secret war in Laos in March 1970. In March and April 1970, after the overthrow of Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia and his replacement by pro-American General Lon Nol, the volume moves its focus to Cambodia, culminating with the U.S.-South Vietnamese invasion of that country in an effort to attack the North Vietnamese troops in their sanctuaries. The volume concludes with the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Cambodia. In addition to this shifting emphasis on Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, the volume has as one of its principal themes the search for a negotiated settlement to the Vietnam War.


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New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough re-creates an extraordinary epoch before the mighty Republic belonged to Julius Caesar--when Rome's noblewomen were his greatest conquest.
His victories were legend--in battle and bedchamber alike. Love was a political weapon he wielded cunningly and ruthlessly in his private war against enemies in the forum. Genius, general, patrician, Gaius Julius Caesar was history. His wives bought him influence. He sacrificed his beloved daughter on the altar of ambition. He burned for the cold-hearted mistress he could never dare trust. Caesar's women all knew--and feared--his power. He adored them, used them, destroyed them on his irresistible rise to prominence. And one of them would seal his fate.
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I can't believe they don't have a hard copy of this!
I'm tacking this review onto all of the books in McCullough's Masters of Rome series:
I'm interested, in a layman's way, in the history of Rome, so this entire series (books listed below) was riveting for me.
Masters of Rome series:
1. The First Man in Rome (1990) - The narrative begins in 110 B.C. with the story of Gaius Marius.
2. The Grass Crown (1991)
3. Fortune's Favourites (1993)
4. Caesar's Women (1995)
5. Caesar (1999)
6. The October Horse (2002) - Originally intended to be the final book of the series, the narrative carries us through Julius Caesar's death on the Ides of March in 44 B.C., and ends after The Battle of Philippi in 42 B.C., the final battle in the Wars of the Second Triumvirate between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian (Caesar's great-nephew, and adopted son) and the forces of the tyrannicides Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus.
7. Antony and Cleopatra (2007) - Somehow McCullough was persuaded to add one more book to the series, tying up loose ends, perhaps? Or maybe it was just hard for her to imagine life without The Masters of Rome? I had secretly hoped she'd carry on further into the reign of Augustus.
Julius Caesar appears in each of the first six books. If you're interested in popularized Roman history, this is a treasure. The writing is good, if not quite up to the standard of Robert Graves two volume set "I, Claudius," and "Claudius the God," or Robert Harris' Cicero trilogy. If you have read and enjoyed any of these, however, you MUST read them all - in chronological order, of course. It is particularly interesting that McCullough seems more or less in the Caesar-worshipping camp. He was a prodigy; he was too good at too many things, which in the end had a lot to do with his downfall. But what a magnificent creature he was!
However, Cicero was Caesar's mortal enemy, and Robert Harris' books tell much of the same story as we find in McCullough - from a diametrically opposed point of view.
Be forewarned, these books are packed with lengthy Roman names, so will in some ways read like Russian novels. Hard to keep track of the cast of characters without a program, which the author naturally provides, along with detailed hand-drawn maps, and her own line-drawing fanciful portraits of the principle characters. Not very good drawings, but somehow rather endearing. She was quite a character herself.
P.S. It gets easier to keep the characters straight on the third and fourth readings. Yes, the books are that good ………
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Hi everyone! It's Holly posting today, and I am here to share my Mermaid on Glitter Scales with you. This seems to be the summer of mermaids, doesn't it? Everyone is making cards with mermaids, and I am in awe of the gorgeous mermaid card that Hetty created last week. Take a look at her Sea Scenery card here. I wanted to try something completely different for my mermaid card today.
I was playing around embossing paste and glitter, and I made this background on a whim. I started by mixing equal amounts of clear embossing paste and glitter – one batch was turquoise and the other batch was a soft green. I then spread the blue and the green glitter pastes directly onto some white cardstock. I just smeared random areas with green, then other areas with blue, and let it dry.
I mixed up another batch of clear embossing paste and turquoise glitter and spread it through a stencil right on top of my previously made background. You can see the green and blue glitters peeking out through the spaces between the scales in the background. It is soooooo glittery!
My mermaid comes from the A198 Mermaids and Ocean Life stamp sheet. There are lots of wonderful fish and shell stamps that coordinate beautifully with all the mermaids on this sheet. To make sure my mermaid matched my background, I colored her with Copic markers in shades of blue and green. Then I applied glue to her hair and her tail and covered it with the same turquoise glitter. Once the glue was dry, I set her down on a bed of sand (kraft cardstock strip) and added a couple sprigs of glittery greenery and some white coral pieces.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK:US)., the world's largest custody bank, said fourth-quarter earnings fell 18 percent because of a loss related to an equity investment.
Net income declined to $513 million, or 44 cents per share, from $622 million, or 53 cents, a year earlier, the New York-based bank said today in a statement. Excluding the $115 million after-tax loss, BNY Mellon earned $628 million, or 54 cents a share, meeting the estimate of 12 analysts in a Bloomberg survey. The bank didn't provide additional details on the investment loss.
Chief Executive Officer Gerald Hassell is focusing on winning new business and cutting costs to boost profit to combat the impact of low interest rates. Low rates force custody banks to waive fees on money funds, while eroding yields on portfolios and reducing returns on securities lending. BNY Mellon benefited from rising stock markets worldwide, helping to offset the interest-rate environment.
"The rate environment is still a significant drag," Marty Mosby, an analyst with Guggenheim Securities LLC in Hernando, Mississippi, said in a telephone interview. "When short-term rates finally rise, that will be a real kicker for the bank's earnings."
BNY Mellon reported earnings before the start of regular U.S. trading. The shares advanced 30 percent in the 12 months through yesterday, as Standard & Poor's 20-company index of asset managers and custody banks rose 38 percent.
Assets under custody rose 4.9 percent from a year earlier and 0.7 percent from the prior quarter to $27.6 trillion. Money managed for clients climbed 14 percent from the prior year and 3.3 percent in the quarter to $1.58 trillion. Both gains were driven by new business and higher stock prices.
BNY Mellon said its net interest margin, the spread it makes on loans compared with what it pays on what it borrows, was 1.09 percent, unchanged from the fourth quarter of 2012.
Like BNY Mellon, rival custody banks State Street Corp. (STT:US) and Northern Trust Corp. (NTRS:US) have responded to near-zero rates by reducing staff and expenses to protect profit margins. In 2011, BNY Mellon trimmed jobs and set a target to save as much as $700 million by 2015 through operational improvements. The bank, in a release today accompanying the earnings statement, said it has already met the savings target.
An emphasis on efficiency is critical, in part, because of cost pressures in the custody business, Hassell said in a presentation to analysts (BK:US) in New York last month.
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The bank plans to sell 1 Wall Street in Manhattan, the Art Deco skyscraper that serves as its corporate headquarters, and has hired brokers to find a smaller amount of space to lease elsewhere.
"We will only make the move if it makes sense financially," BNY Mellon spokesman Kevin Heine said in an interview last month.
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"Is There Hope For Me?"
This is my very first attempt at Story Writing.A plot just came to my mind,and I am penning it down.
Do take a few minutes to read. Being new in this field,I cannot promise much on my writing.
Criticisms/Suggestions are always welcome.
I'll just give a Introduction to my Story.
"It deals with the worries/tensions that a girl in her late teen suffers after giving an Entrance Exam to one of the Major Universities.She has to worry more since she did not do well in it."
As the story progresses,i will introduce you to her friends,and more and more characters will come to the scene.
As for now,the first chapter will be posted.Do take a few minutes and read it.
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Chapter 1
Have I Lost Everything?
Just now I glanced across the Answer Key of a major Entrance Exam that I gave recently.One glance at the keys gives me this feeling that I will not qualify.
I can hear my Mom's Mobile ringing in the other room.It seems to be from her parents back in Indore.They have called to enquire about my Exam.I can hear my mother telling them that this year her daughter will make through to a prestigious college.My eyes became watery hearing this.
Am I a good daughter? My parents have spend so much money on my Coaching.What face can I show them if I fail to get admission to a decent college?
Well,my last ray of hope is something whose fate can be known this weekend.There's one College with International Collaboration,i had given my Exam to the same.It's results are coming out this weekend.I just hope i get in there.It is quite expensive,but still as a last ray of hope i pray that i get in first 1000 there.It would be a miracle if i get a good rank,but i just hope i do. I am human after all.It is on hope that i am alive.
It was 'All Well' in my life till the last year.It sort of suddenly changed for the worse.I admit i did get a chance to mend my wrongdoings,but sooner or later i went back to my 'old self'.Sometimes i feel i deserve much more torture than this.But,i do feel sorry and regret at the same time.I sometimes wonder am i all that bad?
There are many best friends that i have.Just yesterday i was consoling one of them for having poor grades.I might be good at consoling others,but when it comes to me,i feel lonely.It is true that i rarely open up with people,be it be my best friends or even parents.It is hard for me to tell them about my sufferings.Somehow i hate to see it when people feel pity on me.So,as you guessed,i walk around with a mask of happiness,when really deep inside my heart is aching or in more appropriate words 'bleeding'.
I have got 'The Chronicles of Narnia' on my bed table.Planning to read it till sleep covers my eyelids.The Book is a kind of escapism and that would be something i need very badly at this moment.To be away from the tension that has befallen on me.I do know well the escapism is just temporary but nonetheless its better to feel a little better for sometime.
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its really gud.. the concept is nice.. u write pretty well.
m curious 2 kno what happens next..
so hey keep updating as soon as possible..
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Chapter 2
Two of my exam results are
out.In one i scored pathetically.The second one was kind of
satisfactory.Well,getting admission in a college is not a hard
question for the time being.I can make it to a good college,not a
very reputed one though.Well,to an extent the burden in my head has
been lessened.Thanks to Almighty.
At times when we fail to
do high in exams,its natural that we feel bad.I was just thinking it
is not in our hand to be always on top of the list.Once in a while we
should feel the pain of people who fail to score high.Maybe,for the
time being that's what God wants me to go through.I accept it
wholeheartedly.It won't do any good to sit sulky and feel all
depressed.What has to come has come,now I got to get adapted to the
situation and I am doing it with good spirit.
Now there will be a centralised allotment.I guess I may get admission in the second or third allotment.Just cannot wait to get to a college.Maybe there will be a slight change in my image when I step to college.You may not get to see the older easy go lucky girl who I was in my high school.This is my feeling at this point of time.I am not much sure whether I would stick to it when I get to a college.I was a real tomboy in my school life.It is now that i got this feeling to live in this competitive world one needs to make a name.Only the fittest survives in the race.I have made mistakes in my life in not being serious in my studies when I should have.I hope I wont repeat the mistakes again.Well,only days will tell whether I can stick to my new resolutions or I go back to the easy go lucky girl I was before.
Oh,I'vent yet given you my introduction,right? Well,I'm Ayesha,Miss.Ayesha Singhania.A girl who has just had her 18th B'day.Well,regarding my looks its not good manners for me to compliment or comment about myself.That's my personal opinion.Be with me,maybe in the upcoming days you'll eventually get to know more about me.
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Sorry for the short part this time.I was just giving a start up till now,so that you could get used to the main character Miss.Ayesha Singhania.The real sequence will start from the next chapter.
Preview for next part
After 2 months.
Allotments are over.Ayesha gets herself to a good college.Be with me to know what lies in store for Ayesha in the new atmosphere.
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Great... so atleast she passes the exams well, im looking forward to see if she'll "stick to her resolutions" as she said, and to know what she meant exactly by mentioning the competitiveness that lies in this world. Oh, and Ayesha is a nice name.
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Data is the fuel that keeps most digital businesses running, but in recent months we've seen data practices come under fire, be regulated, and generally be subjected to more public scrutiny. While some think it's about time people wake up to how their digital data is being used to target them, others think fears about data usage is just another over-reaction to something most people don't really comprehend. EContent had a chance to interview Greg Sparrow, senior vice president and general manager at CompliancePoint about whether or not big data has become the scapegoat.
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Another obstacle to faster adoption is the lack of unified standards governing the many moving parts of a comprehensive identity management solution, HSPD 12 notwithstanding. Hietala says that pinning down standards continues to be a big challenge. "The adoption of cloud-based services will run out in front of security standards. Functionality and business considerations always work faster than security concerns."
Hietala points to Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), a protocol standard for authentication, as one identity management standard that is achieving broader acceptance, especially now that Microsoft has adopted it. Perkins expects SAML to be the de facto standard for authenticating federation within the next 2 or 3 years.
Similarly, eXtensible Access Control Markup Language (XACML) is being backed by OASIS, a consortium that drives the development, convergence, and adoption of open standards for the global information society, as a schema for representing authorization and entitlement policies. The Liberty Alliance is another industry group tackling the standards problem, using a business-centric approach to open identity standards, business and deployment guidelines, and best practices for managing privacy.
However, until clearer and more comprehensive standards are agreed upon, look for companies to continue to offer their own proprietary solutions. Perkins says, "the lack of standards holds back ubiquity, but allows companies to make money for as long as they can with their proprietary systems. They're in no great hurry for standardization."
Complexity a Continued Problem
"If necessity is the mother of invention, then the recession is the mother of SaaS," quips Olden, as companies around the globe face financial pressure to adopt service and outsourcing models for business functions traditionally kept in-house. Companies that may have tried a single SaaS implementation a few years ago may be considering deployment of a dozen more by the end of 2010, and they will need the identity management solutions in place to make that viable.
In turn, this will put pressure on vendors of identity management solutions to reduce the complexity associated with implementing managed identity services. "IaaS is definitely a play in 2009," says Vancollie. "But what makes it complex is that there are a lot of moving parts."
Perkins agrees: "Right now the service models are a pain to implement." Also, because of the relatively higher value of the identity data, he adds, "If you think of all the front-end prep work you do for an ERP implementation, plan to double it." Perkins believes it is this complexity, in part, that makes it difficult for enterprises to quantify the value of IaaS against their existing identity management services.
For the foreseeable future, enterprises may find themselves running two identity management systems, one for applications inside the firewall and one for their SaaS applications. Symplified is one company trying to address this by offering a hybrid solution that complements in-house identity management systems and helps clients adapt and migrate to SaaS.
So security concerns, lack of comprehensive standards, and complexity still stand in the way of smooth growth in identity management market. Undoubtedly, though, the ongoing threat against enterprise data security and the reduced costs and greater flexibility inherent in IaaS means that vendors and customers alike have every incentive to get those problems solved.
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Covisint, a subsidiary of Compuware Corp.www.covisint.com
Liberty Alliancewww.projectliberty.org
The Open Group Security Forumwww.opengroup.org/security
Oracle Corp./Wipro, Ltd.www.oracle.com, www.wipro.com
Symplified, Inc.http://symplified.com
TriCipher, Inc.www.tricipher.com


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USB AutoRun Creator / Small Office v.1.1
SamLogic USB AutoRun Creator is a tool that can create an autorun USB flash drive (USB stick) in an easy way.
WordTempl v.18.104.22.168
WordTempl is a user-friendly software to accelerate the creation of day-to-day Microsoft Word documents.WordTempl saves as much as 60% of work time used for preparing the documents as compared to standard MS Office tools.
Office Password Recovery PRO v.1.0
Almost every computer user on the earth uses Microsoft office tools like MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint or Outlook express for their daily routine works or specialized work.
Tom's Tuning Tools v.0.1.19
Find some small computer tools which you can use to tune Vespa. The following programs are combined in the pakage: -GSF Dyno is primarily used to calculate the output curve of a bike.
Microsoft Office Professional v.14.0.6029.1000
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 is a set of powerful office tools that allows you to work more efficiently and effectively.
Microsoft Office XP v.10.0.6854
Microsoft Office XP has the features office tools within easy reach like Context-sensitive smart tags that pop up with options you need . Tasks are reduced from multiple steps with the new task pane.
Bobware EDA tools v.1.0
Bobware tool suite is a set of small EDA tools which are useful in the design of integrated circuits.
CD Messenger v.2.1 Beta
CD Messenger is a office instant messenger, enable you to communicate with your office colleagues right across the hallway or across the globe. There is no limit to the number of employees who can use the CD Messenger. Whether it is a small office
TTMessenger Business edition v.4.0
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ACerS/Wiley Download Direct program: Try it out!
Have you tried the ACerS/Wiley Download Direct program? ACerS' publishing partner Wiley has made 500 journal articles per month from their comprehensive Online Library (each valued at $30) available to members for free! Not every Wiley journal is part of the program, but many are, so give it a try. Since the number of downloads is limited to 500 per month, ACerS requests that each member download only one article per month. The program is now open to students.
To download your free article, log in at the top of ceramics.org, then click on Resources, then on the Download Direct link. Click on the link to the Wiley Online Library. DO NOT log into the Wiley site. Select a topic, search for an article, then click on the pdf or html link.
Contact Marcia Stout if you have questions or problems logging in. If you are challenged to pay when you click on "download pdf," that journal is probably not in the program. Contact Marcia and she can check with Wiley.
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. – While the history of The Eagles spans five decades, "The History of The Eagles" tour, which came to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday night was confined to the band's single decade of true rock relevance: the 70s.
While the legendary band's sphere of musical influence helped define classic rock and has seeped into country and Americana, the format of their current tour is a reminder that the bulk of their collective brilliance was confined to just a sliver of time.
The band, featuring founders Don Henley and Glen Frey, along with collaborators like Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit, and Joe Walsh, delivered their musical history in a chronological order beginning as it began, with just Henley and Frey playing acoustic guitars.
The opening was presented in storyteller fashion as the pair strummed through "Saturday Night" to kick off the evening.
"This is a glimpse of what it was like late in the summer of '71," said Henley. "Glenn and I were out on the road with Linda Ronstadt and told her we were going to put a band together. She suggested a guitar player named Bernie Leadon."
The introduction gave way to Leadon's acoustic rendering of "Train Leaves Here This Morning," which gave way to an introduction of Schmit and his lead on "Peaceful, Easy Feeling." Guitarist Walsh was then brought out to the strains of "Witchy Woman."
The ensemble spent some time with the "Desperado" album, performing acoustic-based versions of "Doolin Dalton," and "Tequila Sunrise" before Frey moved the band to the "On the Border" album with a rendition of "Already Gone."
The five Eagles were augmented by five more performers, including long-time touring partner Steuart Smith who was tasked with handling the Don Felder parts on songs like "Best of My Love," and "Lyin' Eyes."
The band delivered "Take It To The Limit" before taking a 20 minute break, continuing with the easy-listening side of the band's catalog as they returned with Joe Walsh singing "Pretty Maids All In A Row," "I Can't Tell You Why," and "New Kid In Town."
The emergence of songs from the band's 1979 release "The Long Run" which included the title track, "Heartache Tonight," and "In the City," signaled the end of the chronological run and the band leaned on Walsh's catalog of "Life's Been Good," and the James Gang staple "Funk #49."
The Eagles closed with "Life in the Fast Lane," before a double encore that featured the signature "Hotel California," "Take It Easy," "Rocky Mountain Way," and "Desperado."


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Bupa RideAbout is a series of bicycle rides that aims to bring families together for an active adventure on three Sundays in spring/summer. Each ride takes place on one of Adelaide's picturesque bicycle routes. You can begin your adventure anywhere on the route or at the official start/finish which will be located at the Bupa RideAbout Village.
Family Challenges
During each ride your family will be able to take part in a series of unique challenges that includes a treasure hunt during the Park Lands RideAbout, a scavenger hunt on the Beach RideAbout and an opportunity to test your skills and agility during some exciting games at River RideAbout.
The Bupa RideAbout Village
The Bupa RideAbout Village is the official start/finish of each ride and is located at Elder Park for the Park Lands RideAbout and Beach RideAbout and at Pinky Flats for the River RideAbout where there will be heaps of entertainment and activities. The Village will be open from 9am to 2pm.
Start and Finish
Although the official start/finish is at the Bupa RideAbout Village, you can start and finish your ride anywhere on the route.
You can begin the ride any time between 9am and 1pm but please note that activities will be closed by 2pm so best not to start our any later than 1pm.
Pick up a Picnic Lunch
All participants will receive a healthy picnic lunch that can be collected from the Village.
Adelaide Free Bikes
You don't have to have your own bike to enter the events as you may be able to use an Adelaide Free Bike that can be collected from Bike SA at 53 Carrington Street. Please note that you will be required to leave identification (driver's license, proof of age or passport) and make sure you call them in advance to confirm availability, especially when collecting junior bikes.
Register by completing the online registration form. An adult entry (16 years and over) costs $10 per event and children 15 and under can enter free but must be accompanied by an adult. If you enter two events the third event is free.
Bupa customers will receive a 50% discount on the entry fee – just look out for your discount code in your Bupa eNewsletter or ask at your local Bupa retail centre and add the code into your online registration form.
Register online before event day to secure your place. Limited registrations will be available on event day at the Information Tent.
Event Day Guides
Look out for the event day guide for each event that will provide details on the route, specific activities and general ride information. It will be available at the following locations:
- Downloadable from a link that will be sent to you the week before the ride
- The Information Tent at the Bupa RideAbout Village (event day only)
Social Media
Don't forget to share your event day experience with #lifewithaplus.
Bupa Plus
The Bupa RideAbout series is brought to you by Bupa Plus – Bupa's member benefit and rewards program that can help make your life healthier and more fun. Visit Bupa Plus for more information.


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Multiple & Concurrent Partnerships
Definition of the Prevention Area
Individuals who have multiple sexual partners increase their risk of contracting HIV as each new relationship introduces another pathway for HIV transmission. Concurrent sexual partnerships, defined as having two or more partnerships that overlap in time, also increase risk and have been recently identified as a likely driver of the spread of HIV.
Sexual practices vary widely, and individuals who have multiple sexual partners may or may not engage in concurrent sexual partnerships. Researchers distinguish serial monogamy, in which an individual may have multiple sexual partners without any overlapping partnerships, from concurrency. Individuals who are involved in concurrent relationships may or may not have a high number of lifetime sexual partners since some concurrent partnerships are long-term, stable, or "closed" relationships, such as polygamy. There is some controversy about the nature of various cultural norms and the risks entailed by these relationships.
At a time when HIV rates are declining in other parts of the world, HIV prevalence in East and Southern Africa remains high and is thought to be due to several factors: high rates of multiple and concurrent sexual partnerships (MCP), low rates of male circumcision, and inconsistent and/or incorrect condom use.
Epidemiological Justification for the Prevention Area
Since MCP clearly increase the risk of HIV transmission, partner reduction strategies have been undertaken in countries such as Uganda, Thailand, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. These programs have been followed by reductions in HIV incidence and/or prevalence. However, no large-scale population-based surveys have been able to directly link reductions in MCP with a decrease in HIV epidemics.
Although these types of partnerships are not mutually exclusive, different risks are associated with multiple versus concurrent sexual partnerships. The risks of multiple partnerships versus concurrent partnerships are different. For the individual with multiple partners (but not concurrent partners), their risk of acquiring HIV is directly related to the number of sexual partners they have over time. However, in concurrent partnerships the partner's behavior or participation in concurrent sexual relationships has a profound effect on their role as a transmitter of HIV. Because of this, an individual's risk cannot be calculated solely on the basis of his or her behavior, but can only be assessed in light of their partner's behavior. For example, an individual may have only one sexual partner, but if that partner is connected to a wider sexual network through concurrent sexual relationships, then the individual is at higher risk of acquiring HIV.
Concurrency is also thought to be an important driver of HIV transmission because those involved in concurrent relationships may be more likely to be exposed to a sexual partner during the month-long period immediately following infection, known as the acute phase of HIV, while they are most infectious.
Intergenerational and transactional sexual relationships are closely entwined with MCP and gender dynamics. Women who engage in intergenerational and transactional sex in order to survive or to obtain gifts are at higher risk of HIV infection than women who are not dependent on older men for money or gifts. Information about local culture and behavior can be used to shape messages to communicate the risks associated with MCP and to target behaviors that place individuals at increased risk of HIV.
Core Programmatic Components
MCP programs constitute a new area of work. As of yet, there are insufficient data to evaluate which approaches are most effective. However, several approaches appear to show promise. Programs that increase awareness of MCP as a risk factor, followed by assistance in helping individuals estimate their personal risks based on their own and their partners' behavior, appear to be useful.
Communities should be involved in framing MCP messages so they do not stigmatize or place blame on specific groups. MCP programs should use a variety of approaches, such as mass media messages, community mobilization, or interpersonal and one-on-one activities that encourage people to adopt safer sexual behaviors, and activities that are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of groups at risk.
Finally, programs should integrate MCP messages as one element of a comprehensive approach to prevention. Promoting the use of condoms remains important, since MCP is unlikely to be eliminated entirely. Links to counseling and testing, male circumcision, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, and treatment services will be essential, and it will be important to take all opportunities to integrate consistent messages about MCP.
Current Status of Implementation Experience
Over the last several years increased support for MCP interventions has led to innovative programs. One promising program is the Scrutinize Campaign in South Africa, which uses "animerts," or cartoon ads, to widely disseminate MCP messages. The campaign also uses art, drama, song, dance, and interpersonal activities to reinforce those messages. Scrutinize is supported by private and public organizations, demonstrating that such agencies can work together to produce a high-quality, targeted campaign that is accepted by the local population.
UNAIDS has recently proposed a standardized method of data collection and definition of the term concurrency in order to promote more reliable research regarding the effects of MCP, which in turn will allow better quantification of program outcomes. Larger societal questions such as how programs can address gender inequity and social tolerance for MCP have yet to be answered.


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Job wanted Pharma: sales analyst/medical advisor (Frankfurt)
Hi I ll move soon (November) to Frankfurt and I am looking for a job in Pharmaceuticals. I have experience in B2B and B2C pharmaceuticals companies as Novartis/Johnson & Johnson. Can anyone get me some headhunters in pharma or recruitment agencies specifically for Frankfurt?
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Arkansas State leads Holiday Classic
Red Wolves move into first place following five wins on Saturday
BESSEEMAR, Ala. -- Arkansas State moved into first place after the second day of competition at the Holiday Classic tournament hosted by Alabama A&M.
The Red Wolves moved into first place in the total pinfall count and went 5-0 on the day with victories against Alabama State, Tulane, Alabama Birmingham and two victories against Southern. The Red Wolves finished the day with a total pinfall count of 8,919, besting Central Missouri by 49 pins. The Jennies finished with a total of 8,870, while first-round leader Vanderbilt is third with a total of 8,719.
In the individual standings ASU did not have a bowler finish worse than 12th. Sophomore Ashley Rucker finished fourth with a 211 per game average. Senior Emily Troutman finished sixth, while Sarah Lokker was seventh. Amanda Labossiere earned an eighth-place finishish and Rachael Gittings finished 12th.
"We had a strong day and positioned ourselves well heading into Sunday's bracket round," ASU coach Justin Kostick said. "We have been bowling well all weekend and have been steady throughout. We just need to carry this momentum in Sunday and hopefully bring home another victory."


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One of the new examination rooms at Grace Cottage Family Health is now equipped with a wall-mounted diagnostic system thanks to a donation from the Stratton Foundation.
The wall-mounted diagnostic system from the Stratton Foundation adds to the efficiency and quality of patient care because it provides all of the tools necessary for checking blood pressure, temperature, blood oxygen level, ears and eyes, in one convenient, up-to-date and always-accessible piece of equipment.
Over 24,000 patient visits occur each year at Grace Cottage Family Health, located at 185 Grafton Road in Townshend, with eight family practice physicians, a pediatrician, a chiropractor, a nurse practitioner, and a physician assistant.
For more information about Grace Cottage, visit www.gracecottage.org; for an appointment, call 365-4331.
The Stratton Foundation awards grants twice a year to benefit fire safety, health and social services, recreation and the environment, education, and community and the arts in sixteen towns surrounding Stratton. For more information, visit www.strattonfoundation.org or call 297-2096.


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We provide a full locksmith service all across Sligo County.
We go all the way up past Benbulben to Donegal over to Killalla bay and everywhere in between. We service Domestic and Commercial customers.
We would have some customers who would use our services in other parts of Ireland and they have Holiday homes in Strandhill or Enniscrone. The salt air plays havoc with exposed locks.
We supply and fit night latches ,5 lever and 3 lever mortice locks, door chains, combination Locks, multipoint locks, new handles.
We carry a wide range of cylinders to suit all types of applications. The brands we carry include ISEO, Asec, Era and Chubb
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We provide a locksmith service to Sligo Town, Ballymote, Strand hill, Tobercurry, Coolooney, Grange and Drumcliff.


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Corporate Training
Corporate training is an ideal option for companies looking to get their staff trained, but don't have the time to attend conferences. We bring our training to you. We can also customize a course to meet the needs of your company.
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It started Saturday afternoon. You felt the inkling of something in the back of your throat. Then it started to hurt. You ignored it, thought it would go away. You're now trying to get ready for work on Monday morning. Your entire body is aching, you have a fever, a cough, and despite having had a good night's rest, you feel tired. You think you may have the flu (influenza).
But you have that report due at noon today. And your boss just assigned you to be the team lead on a very important (promotion-worthy if successful) project. Should you call in sick? Short answer: YES. Here's what you should do:
- Call in sick. Don't be a hero. There's no need to show anybody that you can "tough it out." Showing up for work when you're sick (the opposite of absenteeism, an offence called presenteeism) doesn't do you or anyone else around you any good. You will likely be unproductive and possibly spread your flu - a highly contagious infection - to your co-workers. So, take a sick day. If your boss insists you come in, tell them to consider this: people who show up at work ill may actually encourage future absenteeism and cost the company money in lost productivity.
- Talk to your doctor. If you really want to be the star employee, help get rid of your flu earlier so that you can get back to work. Talk to your doctor for flu treatment as soon as you notice symptoms. Taking antiviral medication within 48 hours of the start of your flu symptoms can reduce the risk of flu complications, reduce symptoms, and shorten the length of the flu.
- Drink lots of fluids. Water, juice, and soup are good choices.
- Soothe your pain. Use pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen to relieve your body aches, fever, and headache.
- Prevent the spread. Just like you don't want to infect your co-workers, you also don't want to spread the flu to others - people who live with you, neighbours, and friends. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing the song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" slowly). Cover your mouth with your arm when you cough or sneeze. If you cough or sneeze into your hand or you use a tissue, wash your hands immediately after disposing of the tissue. Don't want to get out of bed? Alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol are also effective. Remember to use enough to wet both hands completely; rub the liquid into all surfaces of your hands until it is completely dry.
- Rest at home. Stay home to rest and recover. And rest means just that - don't try to do work from home or try to accomplish a household chore because you're off for the day. Your body needs to recover. You should stay home until your fever has been gone for at least 24 hours.
All material copyright MediResource Inc. 1996 – 2018. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/healthfeature/gethealthfeature/Should-I-Call-in-Sick


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TONGUE TWISTER THEATRE! Coming Soon!!!!
A joining of talent and time for three fellows in search of a better project. Alan McNaney, actor and director extraordinaire. Christopher C. Cariker, Poet, Actor, Editor, and all around spiffing chappy. Duncan Pflaster, the Bear of good will, Playwrighter, Screen writer, and PLAY FIGHTER.


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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
When you live 30 miles from everywhere, you learn to use what you've got. I had an emergency gift-wrapping situation and not much time to come up with something special. Small kraft envelopes, burlap, my tiny prints on twill, and twine were laying around from other projects and just fit the bill. You could achieve the same look using your own images on cloth or paper. I hope whatever's inside is as cute as the outside. It's been a while and I can't remember! Shoud I be worried???