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Open Thread: Talk About Clothes, Style, Fashion — Whatever the Heck You Like to Call It
Your place to come talk about clothes whenever you feel like it.
There has been a lot of attention given lately to the lives, imagery, sacred symbols and customs of Native Americans/First Nations people being re-imagined as a "fashion trend". (Sometimes right here in our own little xoJane community!)
You stay classy, Urban Outfitters.
If you are anything like me, you were taught a thoroughly sanitized version of the colonization of Native people in American history class. The atrocities committed, the lives lost and the shame and brutality Natives endured have been whitewashed, to put it mildly.
It's mind boggling to think that as recently as 1978, Native people were actually barred from practicing their own religion. Yet I was free to dress as Pocahontas for Halloween at age 8. This, in a country that prizes religious and personal freedoms above almost all else.
Add that bit of knowledge to the fact that history has long painted Natives as either bloodthirsty savages or frightening wild creatures that need to be tamed, and you begin to see why they are so pissed at being reduced to whimsical caricatures by retailers looking to make a buck.
It's a sticky wicket, because the art and imagery of Native culture is mesmerizing and beautiful to many, myself included. All the recent discussion about "misappropriation of culture" has made lots of people unsure how to shop for and wear beautiful Native fashions and jewelry ethically, which is sad, as jewelry making and crafts are a large source of income for Indigenous people. It's really actually quite easy, if you know where to go and what to look for!
I want to pause right here and say that I absolutely could not have written this without the help and resources of many, many, dedicated Native bloggers and specifically without having read and absorbed the brilliant words of xoJane commenter 10100111001. I have linked source material anywhere I have used it as a reference, and every link in this post is worth further exploration. I honestly really owe ten million and one smooches to 10100111001.
I started going to New Mexico for vacations regularly with my parents as a child. (It was an easy drive from Texas!) Shopping for Native crafts, art and jewelry while we were there was a big shared experience in my family, and there was always all this hilarious subterfuge whenever I would find something I loved from a particular artist that was more than my meager allowance I had saved up for the trip.
One of my parents would then (SO obviously) sneak back to buy it for me and hold onto it until Christmas, and I would act très surprised when I opened it. My mom taught me that Native treasures and adornments were special, collectible, and meant to be cherished for a lifetime.
For the amount of money I saved up and paid for this vintage "squash blossom" necklace, you can be guaranteed that I will be holding on to it for a lifetime.
The funny thing about being mindful of cutural appropriation as it applies to Native persons is that there are really only 3 things that are off limits for non-Natives to wear and buy: traditional clothes, war bonnets, and religious regalia. Only 3 things!!! Not that hard to do.
Religious regalia is a pretty broad category, but a good rule of thumb is that if it feels like something someone in a PBS documentary would be wearing, avoid buying it. And yes, moccasins are totally fine. They are just shoes, for god's sake!
The war bonnet in particular is a loaded symbol. Feathered war bonnets are not even the most commonly used Indian headdress! Not only does the war bonnet hold great personal significance, they are only worn on very special, highly symbolic occasions.
The fact that they have become a catch-all shorthand for "Indians" is pretty horrifying. It's the blatant homogenization of 566 unique and wildly different cultures into nothing more than a silly prop. Thanks, Hollywood.
The art of making an informed purchase of Native goods is in knowing your source. If the thing you want to buy doesn't have a clear description of who made it, where it's from, and its cultural significance, don't buy it.
It's also illegal in the US to falsely present items for sale as being Native produced when they are not. You can report any instances of items you see falsely claiming to be "Native made" to the Indian Arts and Crafts Board at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
I've gone to great lengths to vet all the items here as being made by actual Native artists. A good source of Native fashion news is Beyond Buckskin, an unbelievably smart blog with an equally brilliant online boutique.
Beaded Neon green wayfarer style shades, $79.00. By Cree/Metis artist Candace Halcro. (Also available in black, pink and white!)
OG Landlords women's tank, $20.00. By Jeremy Arviso of Noble Savage.
Neon Suede and chain bracelet, $55.00. By Navajo brother and sister team TSOul.
Tribal print maxi dress, $300.00. By Crow and Northern Cheyenne tribe member Bethany Yellowtail.
There aren't words to express my love for this beaded baseball cap. It is one of a kind. This paticular one is sold, but check out the artist's Etsy page linked here and below to see about ordering your own.
Native pop beaded baseball cap, price upon request. By I.D.K., enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Washington State.
Hand painted sneakers, $62.50. By Joy Lynn Parton (Oglala Lakota/Ft. Sill Apache)
Purple/Pink beaded barrette set, $40.00. By Julia, Shawanaga First Nation Ojibway band.
Vintage Navajo "Old Pawn" squash blossom necklace, $600. Artist unknown. More at NativeAmericanJewelry.org.
Pendleton Mills is a point of contention in some Native circles. Pendleton has historically used Native designs and sold the finished blankets and robes to Native people, who then sold and traded them amongst themselves. As a result, Pendleton's goods are now heavily incorporated into "traditional" Native cultural activities.
Pendletons are very special gifts in my family. A Pendleton Eagle Rock saddle blanket was the last gift I gave to my grandmother before she passed away. My grandfather has it now, and I gave the same blanket to my mother last mother's day. The one my mom then in turn gave me resides at the foot of my bed.
One could argue that Pendleton has, in their own way, appropriated Native American culture the most. However, Pendleton maintains close ties with Native communities, donates money to Native causes, and is, for the most part, very mindful of Native designs that are "sacred" and therefore off-limits for commercial sale.
Pendleton custom Macbook cover, $55.00. By Ginny Vyvyan.
Morning star medallion, $67.00. By Dean Couchie, Nipissing First Nation.
Take the time to research where the goods you are considering purchasing came from. Ask questions. Use common sense. If the price seems too good to be true, it's most likely not an authentic piece of Native art.
Respect and support the artists keeping Native art and culture alive for you to wear and enjoy. If a Pow Wow gathering is coming to your neck of the woods, don't miss the chance to attend and snap up some primo quality stuff. I'll be at the Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow in California September 28-30. Come visit, ya hear?
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- Mechanics and Dynamics of Confined Polymers
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Mechanics and Dynamics of Confined Polymers
Thin films of polymers have been used as model systems extensively due to their ability to form stabile ultrathin films that maintain their integrity. These measurements have demonstrated deviations from bulk behavior when probing their thermal properties, which are generally attributed to interfacial effects. However, the impact of these deviations on the mechanical properties is less clear. We seek to provide an improved understanding of the thermoelastic properties of these ultrathin polymer glasses. We utilize a novel approach to probing the mechanical properties of ultrathin (< 100 nm) polymer films exploiting the wrinkling instability resulting from the difference in modulus between a soft substrate (PDMS) and a glassy thin polymer film. Results from this methodology will lead to an improved understanding of the properties of confined polymer systems and will be important for microelectronics where the stability of polymer nanostructures is crucial for device manufacturing.
Our work focuses on trying to understand the fundamental origins of the observed changes in physical properties in polymer thin films. We are particularly interested in determining any relationships between chain structure/architecture and confinement; previous work utilizing a homologous series of poly (n-alkyl methacrylate)s and wide range of molecular mass of polystyrene demonstrated an apparent, direct correlation with the bulk Tg for the thin film modulus. We have also been exploring how additives can impact the size dependent properties as polymers in commercial applications generally contain many different additives.
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Block Copolymer Templated Porous Carbons
Ordered mesoporous carbons have the potential to be ubiquitous materials with potential applications including catalyst supports, membranes for separations, sensors, adsorbents, responsive electrodes, and drug delivery vehicles. Our work focuses on development of improved material properties through processing methods. Control of the structure from the atomic scale to the macroscopic scale is ultimately necessary. We are exploring multiple routes including cooperative self-assembly and vapor infiltration of preformed templates to create materials with the desired morphology. The de-coupling of reaction and self-assembly in the later route could lead to improved control of the final structure.
We seek to modify these carbons to increase its functionality and/or performance especially for electrochemical applications. The motivation for this work is the increased Li capacity of some transition metal oxides, such as TiO2, MnO2, SnO2 and V2O5, in comparison to carbon, but their low electrical conductivity limits charge transfer and hence performance. Furthermore, the charge-discharge reversibility of bulk metal oxides is generally low due to the large volume changes that lead to pulverization of the active material upon successive cycling. Addition of porosity in the material to enable expansion does provide some improvement in the cycling stability for Li battery applications, but additional improvements in cyclability occur when the metal oxide is coated with a thin carbon layer. The carbon can function as physical buffering layer for large volume change. We are actively seeking to understand how morphology impacts the performance of these mesoporous carbon composites. Detailed characterization and systematic processing are utilized to probe these questions.
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There has been much effort put into the synthesis of new materials for organic-based electronics and additional emphasis on processing to improve performance. However, the solvent du jour for most polymer electronics is dichlorobenzene, which limits commercial applicability of results from the academic laboratory to an industrial setting. We seek to utilize fundamental concepts from polymer physics and insight from our experience with conjugated polymers to engineer solvent mixtures and additives to enable high performance devices without the use of halogenated solvents. An emphasis is placed upon examining the most environmentally benign solvents possible.
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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -- Sentencing will be held in January for a black man who admits posing as a member of the Ku Klux Klan in sending racist letters in 2006 to a police department and city hall in his former southwestern Illinois hometown of O'Fallon.
Justin Kidd, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in East St. Louis to charges of conveying false threats in O'Fallon.
Federal prosecutors say Kidd mailed a letter to the O'Fallon Police Department in November 2006 that threatened to burn down an apartment complex if blacks were not barred from living there.
Another letter to O'Fallon City Hall a week later pledged to burn down the houses of blacks there if they weren't purged from the city.
Court records do not indicate Kidd's possible motives for the letters.
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From the Foreword:
"The following papers were first presented at The Form of the Book conference on 30 January 2009, at St Bride Library in London. The title is an homage to Jan Tschichold's collected essays on book design, written between 1941 and 1975 and published under the title The Form of the Book: Essays on the Morality of Good Design (Lund Humphries, 1991) [...]
The Form of the Book Book hopes to reignite interest in Tschichold's publication, while offering an alternative to the glossy picture compilation that passes as a reflection on graphic design these days. In contrast to Tschichold's book, however, this one involves a variety of voices -- from the young practitioner to the established design historian -- and tones -- from the conversation to the reminiscence. Yet what the texts collected here have in common is an interest in the book as a material space for critical self-reflection and exchange."
Featuring essays on the past, present, and future of book design by preeminent graphic designers, theorists, and historians Catherine de Smet; James Goggin; Jenny Eneqvist; Roland Fruh & Corina Neuenschwander; Richard Hollis; Sarah Gottlieb; Chrissie Charlton; and Armand Mevis.
Edited by Sara De Bondt and Fraser Muggeridge.
Published by Occasional Papers.
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It's gonna get sappy up in here.
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN, and all through my place,
It was time to smear makeup all over my face.
My falsies were glued to my lashes with care,
so I sprayed on my fragrance and then did my hair.
The gays were all dressed up and looking undead,
While visions of teen pop stars twerked in their heads.
While they in their tanktops, all looking quite festive,
We were ready to party, hoping we wouldn't get arrested.
When out at the bars among camera phone flashes,
Everyone lost their shit over my lashes!
The haters all seethed, overcome with their envy,
Knowing that they and their lashes could never outdo ME.
Okay, so that was the most.
Halloween is like gay Christmas, so I thought a festive little poem would be the perfect way to begin this article. Plot twist: It wasn't. [Note from Abby: I totally disagree. It was everything.]
One of the things I love most about Halloween is that it's the perfect excuse to experiment with all of the beauty looks that you're too apprehensive to try during the year. Glitter eyeliner? Pile it on! A dark lip? The darker the better! And one of my favorite accessories: FALSIES!
Do you wear false eyelashes? If so, how often? Do you apply them yourself or have someone else do it? If you don't wear them, what's stopping you?!
About a month ago, I opened the front door to my apartment and what did I find? A box full of fake eyelashes, of course! A day in the life. Ardell Fashion Lashes sent me a ton of their best lashes to play around with, and I couldn't wait to try them out. From classic shapes to much more dramatic sets, I now have enough falsies for any and every occasion: family gatherings, weddings, funerals, etc.
Whether you're new to false eyelashes or a total lash addict, Ardell lashes are great because their lashes are easy to work with and durable, all at drugstore prices! False lashes are fragile, but I really beat these things up while applying them and they held up perfectly and kept their shape without any lash loss.
When applying good falsies, you need good lash adhesive.
KIDDING. Probably don't use rubber cement...
I used white eyelash adhesive Duo and couldn't have been happier.
The glue itself is thick enough to cling to the lash line of the false lashes without running, smearing, and getting all over your fingers. I liked the white adhesive because when applied to the lash, it looked blue and allowing me really see where I had applied the glue, making sure I hadn't missed any spots, and that I didn't use too much.
And, yo, this lash glue is no joke. Once these things are on, they're not going anywhere.
Applying falsies isn't as hard as it would seem. I successfully applied the fake lashes without blinding myself or poking an eye out, so you can too!
Here are my naked eyes:
First, line your eyes with your favorite black eyeliner. This will help camouflage the falsies into your real lashes. You'll be connecting the false lashes directly on top of where you lined.
Second, apply a coat of mascara. This helps elongate and volumize your natural lashes (duh) and makes them a better surface for the fake lashes to sit on top of. I used way more mascara than I normally would, but it's okay to overdo it since you'll just be laying more lashes on top of them. My lashes look crazy below, but only because I wanted my false lashes to look even better. Besides, the set of fakes I used were pretty dramatic anyway, so it didn't really matter how much mascara I layered on my normal lashes.
To make the false lashes a little easier to work with, I cut just a tiny bit off of each one, around a millimeter.
This little edit made all the difference in terms of workability and ease of application. I'm not saying that everyone should do this or that you'll even need to, but if you're having trouble applying them, hack a little off and see if that helps. Maybe I just have small eyeballs. Probably not, though, since my head is enormous. Also, is it true that your eyeballs are the same size when you're a baby as they are when you're an adult? That's so weird. I am now picturing the inside of a baby's head -- which is terrifying. Also, I think I have baby fever. Every time my dude is like, "Let's get a dog!" I'm like, "LET'S GET A BABY!" I am in heat.
Moving right along, apply glue to the lash line of the fake lashes. Duo adhesive his great because it brushes right on, like a teeny tube of lipgloss. Like I said, this stuff is heavy duty, so you don't need to overdo it, but do make sure the entire line is covered. We don't want a fake eyelash flying off mid Monster Mash, do we?
Then, boom! Just press them on! Okay, so maybe it's not that easy, but you've made it this far, right? Here's how I did it.
Using tweezers, (DON'T USE TWEEZERS, use this applicator) I just grabbed the falsies by the lashes, looked down, and sort of blindly guided them to my eyes. Looking down pretty much closes your eye, so you can't really see what you're doing, but it exposes the entirety of your lash line and makes it the easiest way to get your lashes on your real ones. It's also the reason why you shouldn't be applying them with a sharp, very pointed metal object...
Gently press against the lashes to lock them into place. Careful not to press too hard, because, you know, you've got an eye under there. Just give them a little tap. Last, apply another coat of mascara which sort of fuses all of those lashes to one another, and you're good to go!
Do you love?!
I love. It's a fun way to enhance your look if you've got a couple extra minutes, and it's definitely noticeable without being totally over-the-top. My favorite Ardell falsies are the more subtle ones, but you better believe that I'm breaking out the BIG ones for me and all my friends this Halloween.
WHICH REMINDS ME. What are you being? Tell me in the comments! Are you wearing false eyelashes with your costume? You are now, right? Yes. Let's talk down below.
Tynan is prepping for Halloween on Twitter: @TynanBuck.


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Blackjack with Sadie
Today we have a special guest in our basement. Her stage name is Sadie. Just look at her: tall, sexy, dark haired queen. No doubt this busty babe is a pornstar or some sort of a stripper. Anyway, she's came here to play blackjack with you. You bid your money, she bids her sexy videos. Let's get started, bitch!
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Comments (23)
Cheesebag 2014-04-19 19:21:36
Nyeh 2014-04-19 20:40:50
*Takes a dump on this game.*
Potato 2014-04-20 04:32:29
hm, odd how much the dealer gets 21.
Bubbz 2014-04-20 05:20:12
Just keep losing and click the link for a free in game $500.
t_nadia 2014-04-20 08:32:21
impossible to win
Mackenny 2014-04-20 11:40:46
Another bad game on this site. What the hell happened with good games?
liars 2014-04-20 11:59:03
check in google 3darlings , she is stolen from there . & the name is Dao , not Sadie .
mamoxx 2014-04-20 12:50:10
check my profile !
bb 2014-04-20 13:57:24
shit game, impossible to win all videos
Crazy 2014-04-20 15:40:41
to get all videos just keep on losing and then click on the sponser link to get $500 then use the money to buy, rinse and repeat.
xxx 2014-04-20 21:03:09
When you can lose several times with 20, you can imagine the sort of game that is. It's a rip off.
sdffsd 2014-04-21 18:59:34
Yeah, the fake casino cheats with fake money.
Alexandra Baby 2014-04-23 13:46:08
really hard game
dariaolsen 2014-04-24 16:22:53
pretty hot vids
hmh 2014-04-25 12:40:19
cant even split in this game
Anna Mae 2014-04-26 07:08:22
Let your cash build up to $400 then buy a video, when you've bought the first six save up until your bank is at $600 this go, then buy the rest of them. You can beat the game quickly with this method. Oh. Only bet with $50 increments. No balls no boobs. Duh.
alyssalovetattoe 2014-04-30 06:47:20
nice game check my profile so we can have fun everyday :)
francisxxx 2014-05-17 13:56:12
i can't win :(
vis 2014-06-25 09:49:52
good idea keep losing then visit the website to 500 then repeat
peter 2015-02-20 11:01:22
Boyle'y 2016-07-07 08:31:17
Like to get her into a room and...
Boyle'y 2016-07-24 09:52:56
As Said ,she could light my Fire, anywhere ,any time.
hot demonic 2018-01-22 23:23:03
impossible to win


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Flash Catalyst CS5 review
Flash Catalyst CS5, Adobe's new interactive design tool, represents a bold initiative with a narrow function. The program lets non-coder designers fashion interactive graphical elements that come to life as components of a Flash project – but only in conjunction with a programmer using Flash Builder 4 (you can't take it to Flash Professional).
Flash Catalyst's boundaries are defined by The Three Nos: no design (drawing tools are limited – you use Illustrator or Photoshop); no coding (you use Flash Builder); and no animation (you use Flash Pro). That might not seem to leave much, but it enables you to create a look that will be maintained by coders much better than prototyping in Photoshop or Fireworks.
The Catalyst interface is not intimidating. Coding is generated in the background as you work. There is a Code view that lets you see the code generated, but you can't edit it. So, while you can create, view, and test a button's rollover effect in Catalyst, the button itself can only have a limited set of actions associated with it – such as opening a web page or launching a video – until a Flash Builder 4 ActionScript expert gets to it.
There's much here that's familiar. The Layers Panel, rules, grids and guides, an Align function, and a library of components that you can quickly add. All of which makes Flash Catalyst a great design-led tool for creating the first stage of interactive projects.
Flash Catalyst CS5 is a radical step towards integrating visual designers more closely into the process of building Flash interactive projects, and separating out Flash's three major functions: interactivity, animation, and coding. Catalyst is a work in progress that is stable but has limited features. Designers who find Flash Professional challenging but approachable may not be satisfied with Catalyst's limited set of actions, but designers who have never crossed the bridge into working with Flash will find it an appealing entrée into the process.


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The chicken wing is a meaningful cultural symbol. The chicken wing is an excuse for a goofy road trip. The chicken wing is just what it is: Everyone's favorite bar food, especially in Upstate New York.
If you're looking for the major themes of the documentary film called "The Great Chicken Wing Hunt," there they are.
The serio-comic film follows the adventures of an odd assortment of Upstate New Yorkers, accompanied by a Slovakian film crew, on the search for the worlds' best Buffalo-style chicken wings. Oh, and there's a love story, sort of.
Take our syracuse.com poll: Who has the best wings?
The film was conceived and directed by Matt Reynolds, a native of Lyons in Wayne County who had been working as a reporter in Slovakia when he thought it up. (There were no wings in Slovakia).
Reynolds shot the movie in 2007, primarily in New York state – with many scenes filmed in places like Syracuse, Auburn, Waterloo and Watertown.
Now Reynolds is coming back. He's bringing the film to the Palace Theatre in Eastwood at 4 p.m. Sunday for a Syracuse screening, followed by a Q&A. (Details below). It launches on Hulu next week.
The timing is good: This year is the 50th anniversary of the invention of the hot wing at Buffalo's Anchor Bar, and the Syracuse screening is the week before the Super Bowl, perhaps the greatest wing-eating day on the annual calendar.
Upstate New York is the heart of what Reynolds calls the "wing belt," which encompasses, in his mind, all of New York state, a tiny piece of Pennsylvania (around Erie), and a sliver of Canada..
So the team of wing hunters at the center of the movie conduct their search exclusively in New York state (with one minor side trip to Canada). And they are mainly looking for real authentic Buffalo-style wings, not novelty flavors (though they do attempt to add a novelty category midway through the hunt).
"This is the area, probably because it's close to Buffalo, where the wing was invented, that is known for every corner bar and restaurant having their own take on wings," Reynolds said. "Upstate is where people put thought into the sauce, beyond just mixing Frank's Red Hot (hot sauce) and butter."
Central New York provides the meaty middle of the film. And, after sampling wings at 284 different stops over a 3-week period, the hunters narrow down the choice for the top wing honors to two locations, both in Central New York.
They are Shifty's, the neighborhood bar on Burnet Avenue, and Abigail's, a restaurant on Routes 5 and 20 between Waterloo and Seneca Falls. (The film crew named the winner in 2007, so click here if you really must know which came out on top before you see the film.)
The sauces are the key to these choices: At Shifty's it's because the wing sauces – like the super hot "F Bomb" sauce – are made entirely from scratch (in the movie by a former cook named Freedom Robbins). At Abigail's, chef Columbus Marshall Grady concocted a mixture that combines the hot sauce, blue cheese and celery flavors. (See Sean Kirst's profile).
The film doesn't take itself too seriously. Near the start, a patron at Buffalo's annual wing fest looks directly into the camera.
"We eat the part of the chicken they throw away," he says. "The chicken couldn't even use it."
Later, a member of the film crew tells director Matt Reynolds: "You're giving America what it needs most," he says in Slovak. "Wings as part of the American identity."
But the key takeaway may be Reynolds' view of the Upstate New York self-image. A key non-wing scene shows one of the wing hunters, a Kodak employee from Rochester, watching the planned implosion of one of the film company's vacant former buildings.
"It (Upstate) is really a part of the country that is in decline," Reynolds says in the film. "There's really not much to be proud of here."
Except, the film seems to say, chicken wings.
What: Screening of "The Great Chicken Wing Hunt," a documentary by Wayne County native Matt Reynolds. A Q&A with Reynolds follows the film, along with an appearance by former Shifty's Bar cook Freedom Robbins.
Where: Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse.
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26.
Admission: $5 at the door.


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We've partnered with Organic Valley to bring you our latest contest—Your Best Recipe with Brown Butter—and a really wonderful, buttery prize for the winner.
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FRESNO, Calif. --Detectives say a man was walking near Peach and Olive around 11:40 Sunday night. He was confronted by a car full of men, who started yelling things at the man, before one of them fired a gun.
The man was hit in his lower body. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was last listed in stable condition. He is expected to survive.
Police say they have a description of the suspect's car.
"We have the victim telling us, and witnesses telling us, that there was a red, four-door compact vehicle. Older model, similar to a Toyota," said Lt. Dave Ramos, Fresno Police Department.
Detectives say this shooting may have been gang-related.
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LOS ANGELES --Our Pet of the Week on Tuesday is an 8-month-old female Beagle/Dachshund mix named Candy. Please give her a good home!
Candy was picked up as a stray. She is a very sweet, calm puppy that just likes to hang out!
If you would like to adopt Candy, contact the North Central Shelter at (213) 482-9537. Her ID is A1353580.


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Table of Contents
noitd is the "scout in the field." It is responsible for performing service checks and obtaining metric information from services on remote machines. Typically, one noitd daemon is deployed in each datacenter and is responsible for talking to each machine and collecting service information.
The noitd daemon should be positioned in the network topology such that it has direct access to each machine it monitors (same layer 2 segment). This is a SHOULD, not a MUST. noitd can be used to monitor remote services as well (such as checking HTTP page load times from one monitoring location to services running in another datacenter). The direct access is suggested for sensitive services that should not be accessible from outside the network.
The noitd daemon provides datafeed services to a stratcond daemon over port 34332 (or another port of your choosing) via an SSL-protected TCP transport.
noitd is designed to be high-performance as well as easy to administer. Clearly, ease of administration is a subjective assessment. The goal in administration was to make the noitd system as much like a network device as possible. The methodology and approach to use is very similar to other network devices such as switches and routers. Telnet access (available over both SSL and non-SSL) provides access to a CLI that allows assessment of operation as well as reconfiguration. It is designed to make network administrators feel "at home."
The performance of noitd is grounded in its use of a hybrid event/thread and careful coding practices to ensure that blocking operations and computationally intensive operations are handled asynchronously to non-blocking operations.
The configuration system is entirely XML-based, providing two inheritance paradigms. The first is provided by simple XML parent-child relationships such that required attributes that are unspecified in leaf nodes are resolved by walking up the element's ancestral stack. The second model uses an explicit "inherit" attribute that allows for complicated configuration information to be stored elsewhere in the XML tree for readability and maintainability. All configuration can be performed by the CLI with a router-like syntax, so those uncomfortable with XML can configure the system with equal ability.
Checks are loaded into the system dynamically (through shared object loading.) New checks can be authored and added to the system without recompiling the host noitd daemon. Some modules can be loaded during runtime, but due to security concerns, super-user privileges are dropped after module initialization. This security feature prevents the correct operation of any module requiring extended privileges for initialization. Adding such a module to the configuration will require a restart of the noitd process. The ping_icmp module is an example of a module requiring extended privileges for initialization (the opening of RAW network sockets.)
In addition to checks implemented as dynamic objects (ELF or Mach) that are loaded into the system with dlopen() or similar such mechanisms, noitd allows for alternate "loader" implementations. noitd has a "lua" loader that allows checks to be scripts in the Lua programming language.


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My wife Stephanie and I wanted to write and say THANK YOU from the bottom of our heart. Your company had been unbelievably supportive and have allowed us to provide our dog with much needed treatment from veterinarians. These veterinarians as a result treated our precious Jack Russell named Baylee when she needed expensive and advanced medical care for her illness.
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Just outside Vietri sul Mare, the town famous for the exceptional quality of its ceramics since Medieval times, one finds the Hotel Raito. This 5 star hotel...
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Il Cannito
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The Allure of a Fine Catch
When it comes to the best fly fishing in the U.S., Transylvania County ranks right up there at the top. In fact, within a one-hour drive of Brevard, you will find over 500 miles of fishable trout streams, one of the highest concentrations of prime trout waters anywhere. Whether you want to do a full-on fly fishing vacation or just while away a peaceful afternoon by wetting a line, we can point you to the perfect spot.
The Davidson River, Little River, Avery's Creek and North and South Forks of the Mills River offer ample opportunities for your next whopper of a fish tale. And several local outfitters offer expert guide services and instruction.
The Adventurist's Fly Fishing Insider Tips has some great recommendations for where to begin your pursuit of the perfect rainbow or brown.
To catch the fishing fever (and possibly a rainbow trout), visit:
- At The Ridge –Trout Fishing (828) 877-2172
- Davidson River Outfitters (828) 877-4181
- Headwaters Outfitters (828) 877-3106
- East Fork Farm Guide Services
- Flymen Fishing Company (704) 846-2634
- Pisgah Outdoors (828) 577-3277
- Salmonid Farms (828) 966-9646
- Gorges State Park
- Pisgah National Forest
- Dupont State Recreational Forest
Visitors interested in casting a line may also want to visit www.ncwildlife.org for information on permits, licensing and further information on North Carolina's aquatic life.


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As a young girl I always thought the world of my bedroom. It was my personal space, designed to my liking and spoke of my taste and personality. It was my escape to freedom and gave me all the liberty to manage it to my fondness. For a teen today, having a room to herself and making sure its décor and design reflects her persona is imperative. Whether her room is messy, glossy, impeccable, fashionable it all speaks volumes of her need to be independent and in control of her things and life.
In this article we would illustrate a few tips on helping your teen decide on a perfect retreat for herself
Decide on a plan for Her Bedroom
For any Teen today the first place of interest in a house would be her room. Right from choosing the right color for the walls, to matching upholstery, to the color of the curtains, there goes a lot into the planning of a perfect haven of one's dream. After all barring the time out her maximum stint at home is spent in her little world, her bedroom
To start, help your teen list out all the ideas that she has bottled up ever since she dreamed of a room for herself. It is absolutely possible that the ideas would all be jumbled and confusing. Well, nothing to fret about. After all, aren't the teenage years packed with dilemma over trivial topics?
Colours for Her Bedroom
Once the outline of her bedroom is designed, the next battle to fight is to decide on the color of her private chamber. Most teens like to choose colors that would express her attitude, persona, beliefs and obsessions.
It could be a task to arrive on a particular color to suit her interest. However, there is a cheat trick here. Introduce her to different shades and patterns of the same old gaudy color she may have thought of.
It is also advisable to use paints rather than wall papers, it goes easy on your pocket and can be replaced easily. The wearing out of a paint is much less compared to that of a wall paper.
Upholstery for Her Bedroom
Furnishing a teenage girl's bedroom could possibly be the most dreadful and time taking labor for a parent. It's difficult to decide if the room needs too little or too much.
What has always worked is the idea of mix and match. A little of this and a little of that is the key to a cleverly furnished room and more so for a teenage. Your teen is sure to have her favorites that have to find a place in the room.
Tips to manage Her Dream Room
Allow your teen her space to decide and furnish her dream room.
The more she spends time in its designing and setting, the more likely is she to be happy and content with it.
Let her be the architect of her vision
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Our surroundings affect us in different ways, are a reflection of our own personalities and how we work.
For writers, this is especially true. I know it is for me and for many other writers with whom I have spoken. We all have our own ways of inspiring ourselves so that when we sit down to make our daily offering to the muses of our craft we are able to give our best.
It's not always easy though, is it? What if you are travelling or on your lunch break, away from the items that surround you at your home base? What are the advantages to writing away from home base?
For me, when I settle down to write fiction set in the Roman Empire or ancient Greece, I like to think of my space as my 'campaign tent', my base of operations. After all, a novelist is really a general of sorts, planning, strategizing and then attacking.
You need to bring all of the intelligence that you have gathered over the course of your research and travels together to form a coherent story. You need to devise words that will inspire legions (One hopes!) of readers so that they want to follow you farther down the road, deeper into the tale.
Of course, I have not pitched a tent in my flat and my space is small. It is crammed with my computer, maps, photos, weapons (ie blunt swords), notes, books and artwork. All that is usually accompanied by a cup of coffee, tea or cup of wine, depending on the time of day.
I can slip into the past in my 'campaign tent' and write away for hours.
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But, let's face it. When you have a day job, as most writers do, as well as a family life (always comes first and foremost), there are not many opportunities to sit down for hours to write at home base. And even when you can write quietly at home there is always the temptation to get up and get yet another cookie or similar delectable, something to take your attention away from the true task.
Out of necessity, I have to find other places to write simply because I am not at home. I'm on the front lines of my life. Lunch time, for me, is when I can get a solid hour of writing in. Yes, it's hurried and can be hectic, but the noise of the modern agora helps to drown out all else and lets me focus.
Of course, there is Starbucks. Yes, the mega coffee chain is a beacon for writers of all sorts. Go into any Starbucks location and I guarantee you will find some writer scribbling or tapping away. It's great! You have one table that is your space to focus on, no chores, no fridge to go to on a whim. Just make sure you buy something because there is nothing more annoying that someone taking up the limited spacing and obviously not eating or drinking something.
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Summer Writing Space
Coffee shops can get expensive though, so during the warm months, I like to sit outside in a bit of green space for my lunchtime writing. However, at the moment, it is about -25 Celsius so there is no way I'm doing that. A colleague of mine the other day recommended a hidden square inside a neighbouring office building. I decided to check it out.
I'm so glad I did. It isn't easy to find a quiet spot in a busy downtown like Toronto but this spot has natural light, a large fountain and great tables and chairs. I may hunker down there for the next few months until I can get outside again.
But, there are dangers to staying in the same spot for too long.
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I read an ARTICLE the other day that gives some interesting tips for creative space, particularly around coffee shops. The thing that jumped out at me was that staying in the same spot and developing a routine can be detrimental to your creativity. So, be sure to mix it up!
Try to rotate your writing locations and see how that works for your creativity. It is nice to get to know staff in a certain spot like the coffee shop but the reality is, if I only have one hour of solid writing time in the middle of my day, that last thing I should be doing is chatting away.
Write on!
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FC København have completed their third signing of the week by luring experienced Sweden defender Per Nilsson from 1. FC Nürnberg.
The 31-year-old centre-back has inked a three-year deal with the Danish Super League runners-up and teams up with recent recruits, Belgian midfielder Steve De Ridder and Denmark goalkeeper Stephan Andersen.
"I'm really looking forward to joining København. There is a great opportunity to win trophies here, and qualifying for next year's Champions League will be our immediate aim," said Nilsson, who made 73 Bundesliga appearances for now-relegated Nürnberg after joining from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in 2010.
FCK coach Ståle Solbakken added: "We have acquired a player with lots of experience from one of the strongest leagues in the world. He has great ability in both boxes. Furthermore, he has great leadership qualities, making him a perfect candidate for captain. He's a player with big ambitions and has proved that by becoming a regular fixture for Sweden."
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Therapeutic Focus 2010: Vaccines
The three established vaccines players—GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi-Aventis and Merck—all have "broad, diversified portfolios," observes Sanford Bernstein analyst Tim Anderson, MD. Novartis is a newcomer to the space and "doesn't have the critical mass in vaccines yet," Anderson says, while Pfizer gained a foothold by acquiring Wyeth last year for $68 billion and with it the world's biggest vaccine, Prevnar. However, "this is all they [Pfizer] have essentially."
No patent cliff
What potential do Pfizer and others see? Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions estimates the US vaccine market at $2.3 billion, although it remained largely flat compared to 2008. Nevertheless, from 2003-2010 the sector overall is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 16% for revenues, jumping to 38% for non-traditional and improved vaccines, notes The Wall Street Journal.
Moreover, vaccines do not have a patent cliff to contend with, at least not in established markets. As such, they can aid companies in supporting earnings and revenues during generic-expiry windows. About 50 blockbuster products, worth billions in sales, are set to lose patent protection through 2015.
Intense advertising
Big Pharma has dialed up the marketing intensity on these products. Vaccine advertising to consumers and professionals, in both branded and non-product-specific ads, rose 38.8% to $174.9 million during December 2008-November 2009 vs. the previous 12 months, according to SDI and Kantar Media.
Some vaccine makers choose to maintain share of voice in other ways. In the 12 months ending Nov. 30, Prevnar 7 was promoted via detailing, events and ePromotion to the tune of $6.5 million, according to SDI. The FDA in February approved a new version, called Prevnar 13, which protects against more strains of pneumococcal illness and is projected to capture more sales. Pfizer plans to charge a 30% premium and to file for an adult indication before year's end. (Anderson thinks the adult indication, should it pass muster, may eventually reach $1.5 billion.)
"Prevnar, both for infant and adult…is a vaccine that can really provide an expanded coverage," Mikael Dolsten, Pfizer's head of biotherapeutics research, has commented during an earnings call.
HPV vaccine shootout
Some of the most significant innovation—and promotion—has taken place in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, where Merck's Gardasil, approved in 2006, is seeing fresh competition. GlaxoSmithKline's entrant in the category, Cervarix, gained approval in October for treating girls and women aged 10-25, and the firm started airing non-branded TV ads during the Academy Awards broadcast in March. GSK says awareness is still needed among young women about the need for testing and vaccination. "Cervical cancer has not been on their radar and yet," a spokesperson says about 20- and 30-year-olds. It's also using social media to generate buzz.
While Cervarix and Gardasil are priced within a few dollars of each other, GSK's bivalent vaccine, according to data, produces higher antibody levels than Merck's quadrivalent HPV vaccine. GSK claims this could lead to a better and more enduring immune response. "The majority of cervical cancers in North America are caused by HPV types 16 and 18," the two strains included in Cervarix, the spokesperson explains, but "approximately 25% are caused by other cancer-causing HPV types." Cervarix has efficacy against cancer-causing HPV types not included in the vaccine.Cervarix may guard against more subtypes, yet Gardasil is indicated for use in females 9-26 for preventing cervical cancers and genital warts, an indication for which it also secured approval among males. Cervarix lacks coverage of the HPV types that cause genital warts. "Gardasil will continue to dominate," predicts Anderson. "It covers two diseases in one, and the antibody argument that GSK talks about may (or may not) translate into a clinical difference."
Components of Merck's female-oriented "One Less" launch campaign can still be found in print and online, and it has started educating physicians and other scientific leaders on the male burden of disease, a spokesperson says. US sales of Gardasil have been drifting, though, despite a $77 million media push. Anecdotal reports of adverse events have haunted the vaccine, although health agencies have vouched for its safety and effectiveness.
Influenza and future game-changers
For firms with vaccine platforms, the recent swine flu pandemic has driven growth. "Everybody got a boost from the H1N1 outbreak," says Ben Weintraub, PhD, director of research, Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions.
Now that pandemic virus is waning in most areas, per the World Health Organization, and little seasonal flu remains in circulation, that trend may end. Novartis, for instance, says it sold $1 billion worth of H1N1 pandemic vaccine to governments last year but reports that 2010 sales estimates are well below 2009 levels. "It will be back to business as normal for flu vaccine," says Weintraub.One area where analysts see business picking up involves vaccines to prevent meningitis. Novartis received approval for Menveo in February, and GlaxoSmithKline has a June PDUFA date for HibMenCY. Sanofi-Aventis' own meningococcal vaccine, Menactra, has been on the market for several years.
The big opportunity for these players is in infant meningitis B, says Anderson, yet none of the commercially available vaccines are approved in infants or protect against subtype B, the one responsible for the majority of infant meningitis cases. Meningococcal vaccines that target this strain, present a potential "multi-billion dollar category," writes Anderson in a recent research note.Novartis has the most advanced meningitis-B vaccine program, according to Anderson, and may begin phase 3 US trials later this year, although there appear to be regulatory "stumbling blocks."
Another potential game-changer could be Dendreon's Provenge prostate-cancer vaccine. Provenge is "like a vaccine in that you're trying to boost an immune response against a specific set of antigens," in this case tumor antigens, Weintraub explains."Provenge is the poster child," says Weintraub, "and if it doesn't make it, there are 50-60 in development behind it."
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Mitsubishi Outlander Reviews & Ratings
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By on 11/9/16 | Beverly Hills, CA
I bought this vehicle 3 years ago at 65000 miles. I'm now at 120,000 miles I've replaced the front suspension twice because of rust. ( I live in eastern Canada) Replaced the gas tank because of rust. Now the rear sub-frame is rusted beyond repair. I've replaced the front sub frame with a good used one I paid 500$ for. A few months ago Mitsubishi issued a recall for the front sub-frame but if you replaced it with used it's not covered. (new cost 1200 + +) In my opinion it could be a good vehicle in the deep south but it's not designed for the northern US or Canada. I have an issue with the motor nobody was able to resolve. I change the oil and filter and a week later the oil is black like it had 8000 miles on it. Changed and cleaned many parts to resolve this but to no avail. As far as the all wheel drive part it's great never a problem.
By on 3/28/16 | Miami, FL
The car is very good. Baught it with 54k kilometers three years ago. Already at 120k kilometers. It has had several problems, specially with the clutch, time belt (have changed twice since I bought it) and several bushings. The A/C compressor has left me dry twice. However, it has been very faithful since whenever it has a problem, it has always got me home. At present, will have to check the left front axel and PTJ since the rubber cover split and has lost all the grease. Excellent engine. Has had minor glitches which I´d never had happen in other vehicles, but I can live with that.
By on 11/16/14 | Carmel, IN
I bought this car in 2013 because I wanted an SUV with good gas mileage. Pluses: Drives smooth, comfortable for a growing family, good gas mileage, sleek look. Minuses: Poor stereo system, poor heating/AC unit (knob always sticks), Poor suspension, slow to rev- up. I bought the car for a little of $7,000... can't complain too hard. But, If I had to do it again...I wouldn't.
By on 3/1/14 | St. Cloud, FL
NEVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE WILL I BUY A MITSUBISHI. Contstant sensor problems and to get a tune up on this vehicle will cost you a mortgage payment! Quoted $739.00 for just a tune up. This car is a piece of garbage.
By on 12/11/13 | Dowagiac, MI
I have 264K miles on mine. I had my first breakdown, on the road last summer. Water Pump. Amazing vehicle. Smooth ride, no rattle or shakes yet. 6 sets of tires, 2 radiator fans (squirrels chewed 1st replacement) The only issue is the heater switch and it just broke off a month ago. Need to fix that this spring. It's been the best car ever.
By on 9/30/12 | Van Nuys, CA
I bought my 2005 outlander brand new. it has 72, 000 miles and outside of the maintenace per schedule, I have not had not one problem with my car. Excellent manueverability, very comfortable and esthetically pleasing to the eye. It's just a tad under powered. would ve been better with a V-6 but who's complaining.
By on 3/2/12 | Mentor, OH
I bouught the 2WD 2003 Outlander in June, 2011, with 123,250 miles on it. It had decent handling, and enough power. Within a month in the hot weather the AC didn't perform. The shop said the compressor was bad and had to be replaced-about a $1,000.00 repair. He said it was not uncommon for Mitsu's. The condensor had metal debris loaded in it from the failed compressor. Make sure the condenser gets flushed when the compressor is replaced. I drove a 4WD version but found it noisier and underpowered compared to the 2WD. The 2004 model had an engine upgrade from 140 hp to 160 hp. Despite these problems , I like this small SUV for local trips, less so on the highway, when the steering needs consant correction for staight-line driving-maybe some rack and pinion gear wear at over 100k miles. It did need a good set of treads for winter driving because it tends to slide in snow more than the '94Camry, '00 Accord and '96 Taurus I have driven.
By on 12/9/11 | Venice, FL
I purchased my outlander with 2000 miles now it has 100,000 miles and it has been the most dependable car I have ever owned. everything still works it burns no oil and the engine sounds brand new I have always done all the regular maintenance The car has never been in the shop
By on 7/4/11 | New Port Richey, FL
I bought it new it now has 125000 and had never had any problems.Exept this weekend the A/C blower motor slowly stopped working,65 dollars at website!I think the car will make to at least 250000 miles.
By on 4/7/11 | Dothan, AL
Despite my heating and ac blower quit working yesterday when it was 85 degrees....I love my outlander...its so fun to drive....perfect size....great gas mileage, and high enuff off the ground to not be like a car, but low enuff you don't have to have a step up to get in :) thanks
By on 1/8/11 | Greenlawn, NY
I bought my Mitsubishi Outlander with 39,000 miles on it from a dealer. It's one of the best vehicles I have ever owned and I've owned many. The only thing I had to replace aside from maintainence (Brakes, Tires) was the radiator. Other than that, it has 125,000 miles on it now. BUT the blower motor just stopped working. I have yet to see why. Checked all of the fuses and they are all good.
By on 10/16/08 | Livonia, MI
I bought the first generation of this model and have had it for 5.5 years and have not done anything beyond routine maintenance on it so far.
By on 11/27/10 | Carbondale, IL
The best thing about my Outlander is the all wheel drive handling in the ice and snow. The body is cheap and was badly damged in hail storm where by Buick recived little noticable damage. The vehicle is developing bad rust underneith and is kept inside. The fuel econ stinks, the transmission is geared too low and the small engine is over worked. The best fuel econ is 24 mpg but you have to drive 45 mph, at 65 mph the engine runs over 3000 rpm. The vehicle has no power. The exhaust rusted off at about 50k miles, at least was replaced under warranty. The cooling fan module has been replaced three times under warranty. The ac condenser drain cloggs every 6 months. The temp contol has problem with the cable and door, which will require me removing the complete dash to repiar. The head lamp lenses are fogged up and will require replacement. Over all the vehicle stinks, but I love it every time it snows.
By on 7/16/10 | Roundup, MT
Just passed 100k miles and still running strong.
The only thing that has gone wrong is the air conditioning stopped working ( at 80k).
We have driven all over the place in many conditions from blazing heat of the desert to blistering cold of the mountains (at high altitude this baby out preformed our ford truck).
Off the line she is a bit slow, but she hits passing speeds rather well, and yes she does go over 100 mph.
We will be looking for another one of these as soon as this one weakens,... likely long before.
The only thing that has gone wrong is the air conditioning stopped working ( at 80k).
We have driven all over the place in many conditions from blazing heat of the desert to blistering cold of the mountains (at high altitude this baby out preformed our ford truck).
Off the line she is a bit slow, but she hits passing speeds rather well, and yes she does go over 100 mph.
We will be looking for another one of these as soon as this one weakens,... likely long before.
By on 4/18/09 | Milwaukee, WI
I have owned this car since it was new - nothing abnormal with regard to operations or service costs until 63,000 miles. Now, the rear suspension is bad and will cost a significant amount to repair including a new set of rear tires. This should not happen with an automobile with so few miles and that has been driven mostly on Interstate highways.
By on 2/22/09 | Chicago, IL
I've had a couple of problems with the rear suspension, but nothing really major. The vehicle delivers a smooth stable ride and handles very well. Its a dependable vehicle (hasn't stranded me yet!)and quite comfortable on road trips.
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10 from my friend Ananda
answered mine and gave out ten of her own... which I will answer here before a brief set of general comments and some photos at the end.
1. What is your earliest memory?
The earliest memory that I can recall is sitting on Papa's knee while he played checkers. He called me "jitter bug". I guess I was wiggly even back then.
2. Did you ever believe in the Easter Bunny?
What? I still believe in the Easter Bunny!
3. Where did you learn the most - preschool, elementary school, junior high, high school, college, post grad, or elsewhere?
Out of all my schools, Ananda would be where I learned the most... though little was educational.
However, I have to say that life has taught me more through experience than any school ever could...
good and bad.
4. What is your favorite Bob Dylan song or album?
My current favorite Dylan song... and it cycles...
is (with thanks to Cricket)
Bob backed by Dire Straits
"I Believe In You"
5. If your house was on fire (or flooding, or in the path of tornado) what would you be glad (secretly or otherwise) to never see again?
A few months ago I'd have toasted marshmallows
if the box on rocks had caught fire...
Now I'd do my best to throw my body on this house and roll on it to snuff the fire out.
6. Would you rather read fiction or non-fiction and why?
I read anything and enjoy it. I like to learn, but I love fiction most. It's the imagination and story telling quality that snare me.
7. Do you receive the newspaper delivery at your home?
8. Mac or PC?
9. Was your first kiss all that you hoped it would be?
It was down right creepy and totally unexpected.
10. If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would spend money on?
A bran spanking new fire engine red
Dodge Challenger.
Ta dah! Thanks for playing C4C... fun questions!
Now for general nonsense...
I caught this city chick strutting across my driveway a few minutes ago.
She did not want to be photographed... and when I tried to ask her why she had crossed the road...
she successfully evaded answering me by hiding under the camp trailer. What a nice surprise to begin my day!
So in honor of my little red guest... why do you think the chicken crossed the road?
A joke I laughed myself silly over:
Two wives of best friend husbands decided to go out while their husbands watched a game on TV. Over the course of the evening, they laughed and drank a bit more than they should. Being responsible, they decided to walk home, though it was very late.
"Oh crap! I have to pee!" One announced. The other said she needed to go as well. They held it as long as they could, until passing a cemetery, decided to use the privacy there to relieve themselves. Being clean women, one used her panties to wipe and the other a ribbon from a withered floral arrangement.
The next day one husband calls the other...
"I think we have a problem. My wife came home without her panties!"
The other husband snorted...
"You bet we do! My wife came home with a card stuck to her butt that reads... We will all miss you!"
Now go forth and giggle into the world. Have a merry day everyone!


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Preparing your home for auction: Considering the market
There's a lot to consider when thinking about selling your home at auction, and it's not just about the reserve price! With the auctioning realm being a capricious beast, it is always a good idea to consider the market before sending your property up to the block.
Are auctions common in your area?
The trend towards greater auction sales has been developing since mid-2012.
Before even thinking about whether it's time to sell, you have to consider whether or not auctions are common in your area. All across Australia and New Zealand, there are different proportions of properties that are sold as a result of auction versus private treaty. According to CoreLogic RP Data, the trend towards greater auction sales has been developing since mid-2012, as vendors choose to auction their property due to increased buyer competition.
In real terms, the CoreLogic research found that Melbourne was overwhelmingly the most popular place to sell at auction. The ratio of houses sold by auction in November reached 32 per cent for houses and 28 per cent for units. In comparison, in the same time period, the remaining capital cities were unlikely to reach even 8 per cent.
So, you may find that auctions are common in your area. If this is the case, you could discover the market is particularly apt for that style of selling. If it is uncommon, you may find that you have disappointing auction results.
Is it in your best interest at the moment?
Auctioning is all about getting the most for your property, so make sure the local conditions are suited to this endeavour.
Property sales exist in cycles. They peak and trough throughout the year. It is important to ensure that you are selling at a high rather than a low; these sometimes exist within mere months of each other.
For example, just before July in 2015, the markets for real estate in Sydney and Melbourne troughed, dropping below CoreLogic's property index level of 900 and 700 respectively. However, a few months later, both these cities swiftly regained and surpassed their previous high value.
According to the Commonwealth Bank, cities such as Sydney and Melbourne exist in extreme seller's markets, providing lots of opportunity for owners to get the most of their asset. However, Brisbane, Hobart and Darwin exist in buyer's markets, meaning sellers would do better to sell another time.
Auctioning is all about getting the most for your property, so make sure the local conditions are suited to this endeavour.
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Ok so just today I came up against some weird behavior from a pharmacy and wanted to know what others thought or if the pharmacy was even right to do it.
I had 2 scripts at a Walmart: Tramadol and Amitryptyline. Both of these prescriptions are a 30 day supply. The Tramadol is on day 25 out of 30, and the Amitryptiline on day 22 of 30.
For reasons pertaining to insurance(or lack there of), I had to transfer these scripts to a Jewel/Osco pharmacy. I called the Osco and told them exactly what I wanted to do, told them the names of the medications and the days left in the 30 day supply, they said I could easily just transfer them both over today and pick them up later. I said ok since that saves me some time.
So that was a couple of hours ago and now when I call into Osco to confirm if everything went ok they tell me that the Amitryptiline has gone through but the Tramadol didn't as they were told I had no refills on it. I of course knew I had one left on so I called Walmart and the pharmacist told me she couldn't allow me to transer the script until Friday because it was "too soon". I knew pharmacists could prevent refills if they wanted, but can they truly prevent you from transferring one?
Not to mention the other medicine was too soon as well, yet they let that go. I realize Tramadol is not the same class of medicine, but it's still weird as I've never received any trouble from this pharmacy about the medicine, and I've even refilled it was early as on day 23 before with not a word. But I'm still concerned with can they actually prevent me from removing my own medicine? First they tried to tell me I could not do it because other pharmacies would not allow it, but when I told her I had already talked to the pharmacy she went with the "too early" excuse. Also she claimed to have not ever spoken to anyone from Osco about it, despite one prescription having to of gone through. It just seems weird to me.
I will note the Osco I tried to transfer it to I have no insurance at, and I live in Illinois.


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"What kind of fresh madness is this – a fancy dress article in February? But Halloween in decades away", you might say. Yes, this is not a season typically dedicated to costume, but if you think fancy dress is just for Halloween you are ever so bloody wrong.
Fancy dress parties are one of my all-time favourite types of party, level with karaoke parties and closely followed by pancake parties. Dress me in drag and give me a mic and a crepe and I've reached nirvana... but let me get back to my point.
Fancy Dress. Do it all year round for maximum fun. And I know, about fifty per cent of you probably hate fancy dress. You don't like to stand out, you hate the effort, you think it's cheesy and naff.
Well I'm here to tell you, YOU are the people that ruin fancy dress for everyone (except me, it can never be ruined for me) with your turning-up-to-a-fancy-dress-party-in-jeans-and-a-t-shirt-and-calling-yourself-Dany-Zucco ways. You dicks are dead to me.
Anyway, I digress again. As you can see, fancy dress makes me passionate. And I'd go so far as to say I'm a fancy dress party pro. So here are my dos and don'ts:
DO: WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVEAlready have pretty much every component to a kick-ass Angela Chase costume because she is your idol? Go as Angela Chase. Already have a gorgeous Mia Wallace-style bob like Olivia? Go as Mia Wallace. Big fat arse? Go as a Kardashian!
I will always appreciate someone who has re appropriated their own clothes, hair etc into a brilliant homemade effort than someone who has just bought an Elvis jumpsuit and wig off eBay. I find this especially useful for helping me choose what to go as. Fancy dress shouldn't necessarily be a huge faff, or a massive expense. Although, for me, half the fun is in getting the look together.
DON'T: HALF ARSE ITI have one friend who, at an Americana-themed party, wore his own clothes, slapped on a bit of eyeliner and called himself Pete Wentz. Lame in two very obvious ways.
However, the chick who sewed an entire Uncle Sam meets Cheerleader costume in red, white and blue velvet, looked the bomb. It's an insult to the people who have dressed up, the person who invited you to the party and YOURSELF if you can't be arsed. You wouldn't just rock up to a wedding in your scruffs, same goes for fancy dress. No inspiration? Ask a friend who lives for it (me).
DO: PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILThis doesn't mean copying a look perfectly, but remembering the little things, ie, hair and make up, tattoos or props. This can completely transform a fancy dress costume from average to awesome.
I actually box died my hair to be Angela Chase. The damn thing lasting two months longer than the promised two days, but it was worth it.
Take a pretty average red dress... add victory rolls, red lipstick, a beauty spot and killer heels, and you have a Vargas Girl.
There are a squillion YouTube tutorials on costume hair and make-up. The internet is your friend.
Fifty per cent of my recent Frank N Furter costume was a bit cobbled together, but by completely nailing the make-up and rag-rolling my hair, it ended up being scarily convincing, for a woman playing a man playing a woman.
DO: ACCESSORIZEA 1920s outfit is all in the accessories, obviously. A headband, stole, fag holder and you're ready to go. But this is also important whether you're being Agent Dana Scully – a low level court shoe, gun and ID card all add authenticity, or Rachel from Friends – natural tan tights, apron, blonde streaks of hair mascara.
I've now dressed up as Madonna three times and have a startling collection of beads and shag bands to prove it. If the accessories are right then what lies beneath can be pretty average.
DO: HAVE FUNMuch like karaoke (and pancakes) pretty much every fancy dress sceptic I know has a riot once they are out and about in costume. You are being someone else, escaping from yourself and the every day.
You feel like you can do anything, say anything, dance with anyone and even drink Jagerbombs without consequence (I don't know why I always end up drinking Jeagerbombs in fancy dress, but it happens).
There's a reason cosplay is gaining popularity – adults need a break from being adults. And while I'm not ready to dress as a latex covered cartoon character, I do see the appeal and enjoyment of getting your look perfect. So, now, go forth and costume!
Do you like fancy dress? What should I theme my birthday party? What's the best costume you've ever put together? Can we start a gallery?
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Rosie O'Donnell opens up about the struggle with her daughter, Chelsea
Rosie O'Donnell isn't hiding from her family drama.
More: Rosie O'Donnell's daughter allegedly getting involved with a heroin dealer
During a stand-up gig at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City on Saturday night, O'Donnell took an emotional turn and got candid about the issues with her daughter, Chelsea, which have been highly publicized.
According to Entertainment Tonight, O'Donnell told the crowd, "I love all of my kids. My daughter has been in the news. It's been in the news, but it's not news to the family. It's been a decade long. As mom, my wish is for love and peace and wait until it's done."
She continued, "Chelsea just turned 18. For adopted children, 18 is a magic number. At 18, they're gonna rebel any way they can, any way they can get your attention."
More: Rosie O'Donnell's estranged wife allegedly tries to take her own life
O'Donnell also insisted that Chelsea has a chemical imbalance, despite her daughter firing back at O'Donnell's claims in an outspoken interview with the Daily Mail.
"I know about mental illness — I have my own," O'Donnell shared, explaining her own experience with depression that started when she was 20 years old.
As for how she plans to move forward in her relationship with her daughter, O'Donnell said, "What choice do you have but to get through? I have four other kids."
Aside from dealing with her estranged relationship with her daughter, O'Donnell is also in the midst of a custody battle with her ex, Michelle Rounds, over their 2-year-old daughter, Dakota.
More: Rosie O'Donnell posts heartbreaking tweet following daughter's interview
"I spent every day this week in therapy in the midst of the bulls***," O'Donnell revealed. "What has happened with my life? Five months ago, I was a married woman, and Donald Trump was a reality star. Now my world has blown up. He is the Republican frontrunner, and the zombie apocalypse is upon us."


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TITANIC-TITANIC.com | SS Oceanic II
- Builder: Harland and Wolff
- Yard No.: 317
- Launched: 1899
- Maiden Voyage: 1899 Liverpool - New York
- Gross Tonnage: 17,247 tons
- Length: 685.7ft
- Beam: 68.3ft
- Decks: 3
- Funnels: 2
- Masts: 3
- Propellers: 2
- Engines:
- Boilers: 15 double
- Speed: 19.5 knots
- Port of Registry: Liverpool
- Carrying Capacity: 410 first class, 300 second class, 1,000 third class passengers
- Sister Ships: N/A
Oceanic II was constructed by Harland and Wolff at their Belfast Yard, and she was launched on January 14th, 1899. At the time, Oceanic II was the longest ship in the world, although not the heaviest.
Oceanic II left Belfast at the end of August, 1899, once her fitting-out was complete, and then steamed to Liverpool to be presented to the press.
Oceanic II departed Liverpool on September 6th, 1899, traveling to New York.
The following year, 1900, Oceanic II lost her main topmast after she was struck by lightning whilst moored in the River Mersey in Liverpool.
Oceanic II was involved in a fatal collision in September, 1901, with a small steamer, Kincora, in fog off Tuskar Rock, Ireland. Kincora was lost, along with seven of her crew.
In 1905, there was a mutiny aboard Oceanic II in a dispute over the conditions staff had to work in. Thirty five firemen were subsequently charged.
On May 22nd, 1907, Oceanic II made her final sailing from Liverpool, sailing from Southampton instead. Oceanic II made her Southampton debut the following month, on June 19th, serving with her fellow White Star Line stable mates, Adriatic I, Majestic I and Teutonic.
Oceanic II made her last New York sailing on July 22nd, 1914. Then on August 8th, Oceanic II was commissioned as an Armed Merchant Cruiser (A.M.C.). Later the same month, Oceanic II was posted to the 10th Cruiser Squadron, in the Northern Patrol.
Whilst operating as an Armed Merchant Cruiser, Oceanic II was commanded by a Royal Navy Captain, W. F. Slayter, who had little or no experience of handling a vessel of Oceanic II's size, together with her own Captain Henry Smith.
On September 8th, 1914, Oceanic II was wrecked off Foula Island, in clear, calm weather. The vessel was trying to navigate to the west of Foula Island at high water, however, due to a combination of a navigational error, and the confusion caused by having two Captains, Oceanic II was grounded on Hoevdi Rocks in the Shaalds. The trawler Glenogil came to her aid, and about 400 men were transferred from the Oceanic II to various other ships standing by, including Alsatian.
On September 11th, the battleship Hannibal managed to put a six inch hawser aboard Oceanic II, but all attempts to move the grounded vessel failed.
Oceanic II became a total write-off just two weeks later, when a huge storm stoved in her bottom plates where she lay grounded on Hoevdi Rocks.
In the subsequent Court Martials, the navigator, David Blair, was blamed with the accident, whilst both Captains being absolved from any blame, quite a surprising outcome. However, from this point on, the system of using two Captains was withdrawn from that point on.
In 1924, Oceanic II was partially salvaged when much of the remaining superstructure was cut down to the level of the sea.
In 1973, yet more salvage work took place to remove even more of the remaining wreck of Oceanic II, and in 1979, there was a final salvage effort to remove the last remnants.
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