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LG only has a single Android phone available in the United States so far (Verizon Ally), but that is expected to change later this year when the company is scheduled to release up to ten new smartphones.
Today the company unveiled its upcoming LG Optimus Series, which they are pushing as a "line-up of innovative smart devices featuring the latest in mobile technology". Two models, the Optimus One and Optimus Chic, were revealed to be running Android 2.2, but no specs have been announced at this point.
Both devices look like pretty vanilla Android phones, so it will be interesting to find what LG is packing inside. With HTC, Motorola, and Samsung now in full swing with their Android lineups, it will be hard for LG to make a splash this year unless they have some major surprises for us.Show Press Release
BERKSHIRE,UK, JULY 5, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its upcoming LG Optimus Series, a line-up of innovative smart devices featuring the latest in mobile technology that will spearhead the company's newest campaign to highlight LG's ability to simplify consumers' information-dominated lives.
LG Optimus, meaning 'best' in Latin, will be comprised of devices running on a range of operating systems as well as Android Tablet PCs. By offering a variety of choice in operating systems and incorporating smart technologies, LG prioritises consumer choice as a key strategy for expanding its footprint in the mobile industry. The smartphones and tablet devices range from entry to premium level, with various features to meet the diverse needs of all customers. As part of its aggressive strategy to grow its share of the global smartphone market, LG will be introducing approximately 10 new smart devices worldwide in the second half of this year under the LG Optimus label.
"The LG Optimus Series is aimed at challenging the notion that one device can meet the needs of many," said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "At LG, we believe in providing people with many different choices because our customers are not all alike. We want to provide devices that suit all needs and simplify people's lives."
The LG Optimus Series is the result of extensive consumer research and development that delved into the way people gather information in today's digital age. According to a consumer survey conducted by LG, ease of finding information is the top motivator in considering a smartphone purchase. The research also looked into what consumers liked and disliked about some of today's most popular communications devices. Not surprisingly, user friendliness and fast response time were high on consumers' lists.
The two android-powered smartphones in the pipeline – LG Optimus One with Google and LG Optimus Chic – incorporate the speedy Android Platform 2.2 (Froyo).
LG Optimus One with Googleâ"¢ offers the latest in Googleâ"¢ mobile features and connects seamlessly to the world. Its ability to connect effortlessly to Google's Android Marketâ"¢ delivers an unfiltered and genuine smartphone user experience. Also, a convenient user interface and diverse multimedia options ensure a mobile environment that makes this device one of the easiest to use on the market.
The LG Optimus Chic caters to fashion aficionados with its tasteful design incorporating soft and smooth lines. The handset's sleek curves set a new standard for smartphone design, challenging the perception that advanced Android devices need to appeal to a hardcore tech crowd to gain widespread acceptance.
Beyond smartphones, LG will be introducing its first tablet device later this year. Running on the Android Platform, LG's tablet will deliver vastly superior performance than other similar devices currently on the market while still managing to be thinner and lighter than competing devices.


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Hey guys, I posted this in the Jazz Big Band Tip Section but it didn't get any replys so I thought maybe it belongs here?
I know that this forum is for Garritan instruments, but would it be possible for those arranging jazz/big band pieces to offer vocal tips and techniques?
The reason I ask, is because I know David Maddux through his wonderful work with First Call. He is a great arranger and I'm sure there are others here who could offer some excellent tips and perhaps lessons for the recording/arranging of vocals in these styles.
If this is not a good idea, does anyone know of a forum where this could be discussed?

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I'm a researcher at INESC-ID where I work at the SAT (Software Algorithms and Tools for constraint optimization) group.
I'm also an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (Universidade de Lisboa) in Portugal.
In this page you can find links to my research work (papers and software) as well as links to teaching activities.


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Final episodes of Producer to be extended
For those of us who are sad to see Producer coming to an end so soon, here's a piece of great news! Producer's final two episodes are going to be longer than normal to wrap up the story!
A KBS representative has revealed that the eleventh and twelfth episodes will each be 90 minutes long — 10 minutes longer than normal.
The final episode comes out this Saturday on DramaFever, and a behind-the-scenes special is planned to air on June 26.
Hopefully this means that all the loose ends will be wrapped up nicely and we'll have a satisfying ending! How do you want Producer to end?
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Need help identifying Andy Lau's songs
natalie_ng Empress of War
Do any of you happen to know what are the names of the songs at 3:56 and 24:00? Been looking around for the names to add to my playlist but couldn't find anything yet
natalie_ng Empress of War
@neonfuzion Oh, someone found out the title of 24:00 for me. I just want 3:56 now. And thanks!
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Leading Belarusian skier Maryia Shkanava won the slalom competition that was held in St. Moritz, Switzerland, under the auspices of the International Ski Federation (FIS). In addition, she won a silver medal in other disciplines - giant slalom, said the Belarusian Federation of skiing and snowboarding.
Drawn carpets of the region Paazerje near Vitsebsk were included in the list of historical and cultural heritage of Belarus. The decision was made at a meeting of the Belarusian Republican Scientific and Methodological Council on Historical and Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus.
Vitsebsk region received a grant of the support program of Belarus of German Federal Government for the development of rural tourism. This was announced by the coordinator of the project "Development of rural tourism as one of the main areas of sustainable development of Vitsebsk region," said the consultant of Minsk International Educational Center Aleh Krauchuk.


text: Justin currently serves as Executive Producer of The Group Theatre Too, LLC (GTT) in Manhattan. Since GTT's creation in 2003 he has overseen and produced MAC Award-Winning cabaret artist, Alisa Schiff in Mama Said…The Songs of Cass Elliot as well as New York tap company, Generation Tap, who has performed in Tap City, Circle in the Square and the United Nations. New York Productions Include: Count To Ten (NYMF), Seesaw, Tape, Album, New York, Yankee Wives, Fabulous Fanny, An Evening With Danny Kaye. In 2008 Justin created The Choreographer's Canvas which has been a platform to over 100 choreographers presenting all styles of dance in both NYC and Nashville. Regional productions include: You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Love Letters, Vanities and The Subject Was Roses. The Group Theatre Too maintains a distinguished Honorary Board of Artistic Advisors including Nicole Fosse, John Kander, Chita Rivera, Theodore Mann, Mercedes Ellington, Maurice Hines, David Rimmer, Bettye Morrow and Sue Samuels.


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Record first-quarter revenues driven by organic growth
Oslo, 27 April 2017
Record first-quarter revenues of NOK 99.6 million (96.2 million)
All-organic growth of 3.6%
First quarter adjusted EBITDA of NOK 22.2 million (margin 22.3%)
Strong brands secured revenue growth and high market shares in all main categories
Product-line expansion through the launch of Paracetduo effervescent tablets and Nazamer Menthol nasal spray
Weifa ASA (OSE: WEIFA) had record first-quarter revenues in 2017 on higher sales within the categories: pain relief, cough & cold products and dermatology, which includes the Asan portfolio. Total revenues for the quarter was NOK 99.6 million, representing an all-organic growth of 3.6% compared with the same period of 2016.
EBITDA was NOK 21.2 million (NOK 16.5 million) for the first quarter after NOK 1.0 million (NOK 5.5 million) in cost of employee options and other costs. The EBITDA margin adjusted for these costs was 22.3% (22.8%). Weifa's portfolio of long-established brands maintained a high market share in all key segments during the quarter.
"We maintained a steady pace into 2017 with record first-quarter revenues. The launch of Nazamér Menthol and Paracetduo effervescent tablets extended our innovation track record, which together with rising demand for our main products are a key driver for our long-term growth," says CEO Kathrine Gamborg Andreassen.
Weifa will give a presentation today at 08:30 CET at Felix Konferansesenter, Bryggetorget 3, Oslo, Norway. CEO Kathrine Gamborg Andreassen and CFO Simen Nyberg-Hansen will represent the company. The presentation will also be webcast live and can be accessed directly from:
Questions may be submitted live during the presentation.
Please find the report and presentation for the first quarter enclosed. The report and presentation will also be made available on www.weifa.no/investor.
For further information, please contact:
Kathrine Gamborg Andreassen
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In May, the sandwich chain will offer a buy-one-get-one deal: anyone who buys a 6-inch or Footlong sub before 9 a.m. also gets a 6-inch breakfast sandwich.
The monthlong promotional move comes as a variety of chains are seeing growth by focusing on breakfast. McDonald's first-quarter sales strength was boosted by All Day Breakfast. Dunkin' Donuts saw growth in sales of breakfast sandwiches during the latest quarter. At Starbucks, increased sales of breakfast sandwiches helped its sales in the morning jump 13%. Meanwhile, Taco Bell is trying to attract value-conscious diners with 10 breakfast items priced at $1 each. Breakfast accounts for 6% of sales at Taco Bell.
Subway has been selling breakfast sandwiches nationally since April 2010. These days, its breakfast menu focuses on flatbread sandwiches including eggs or egg whites, cheese and ham, steak or bacon. The privately held company doesn't say how much it rings up in the early morning hours. Often, though, the franchised chain tends to be busiest during lunchtime. The deal could entice those patrons who stop in on their way to work to pick up lunch for later.
Subway's breakfast deal will be marketed with a "Deja Vu" commercial from BBDO set to air starting May 1. The commercial, which also has a Spanish version, uses repetition to remind people that the offer will appear day after day after day.
Promoting breakfast could help the chain bring its patrons in more often. And it could use a boost. Subway's sales fell 3.4% to $11.5 billion last year, the second consecutive annual decline, according to Technomic.
It is not the first time Subway has used a morning buy-one-get-one promotion. Subway offered a buy-one-get-one deal on its 6-inch subs back in April 2012 at the same time of day, before 9 a.m. Back then, it was buy any 6-inch and get another 6-inch free. This appears to be the first time it has done such an offer as a way to promote its breakfast sandwiches.
Franchisees determine whether to serve breakfast items all day, or only until 11 a.m. More than half of the Subway shops that serve breakfast serve it all day.


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Glenn Mulcaire, one of the two men jailed after the original police investigation into the now-defunct Sunday newspaper, had argued that the information he intercepted was "intellectual property" and so he should be allowed to keep it secret.
But his appeal was unanimously dismissed by five judges at the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning, having previously been rejected by the High Court and Appeal Court.
It means he must divulge - to Nicola Phillips, an employee of the publicist Max Clifford - the identity of the person at the Murdoch-owned tabloid who told him to listen into other people's voicemail messages.
The first stage of the phone-hacking scandal, in early 2007, saw the jailing of Mr Mulcaire and the News of the World's royal reporter, Clive Goodman, along with the resignation of the paper's editor, Andy Coulson.
Since last summer, when it was claimed that reporters or private investigators had hacked into the mobile phone messages of the missing schoolgirl Milly Dowler, the country's best-selling paper has been closed down while more than 20 people have been arrested in a renewed Scotland Yard investigation and the Government set up the Leveson inquiry into the culture of Fleet Street.
But it has never been clear exactly who commissioned Mr Mulcaire, a 41 year-old former striker at AFC Wimbledon.
The order sought in the current case is that Mr Mulcaire disclose "the identity of the person or persons who instructed him to perform the exercise which resulted in him intercepting the Claimant's mobile phone messages", and also to answer the question of whether or not Ian Edmonson, a former news editor, had asked him to investigate people linked to Max Clifford.
Mr Mulcaire said in a statement before his Supreme Court appeal in May that he merely wanted to avoid giving "potentially incriminating" answers in civil claims brought by phone-hacking victims.
He said it was "completely wrong" to suggest he was trying to protect his former employers.
* A former Daily Mirror journalist was arrested yesterday (Wed) as Scotland Yard extended its inquiry into alleged corrupt payments to public officials beyond News International.
Operation Elveden detectives held ex-reporter Greig Box Turnbull, 37, a 46-year-old prison officer and a 50-year-old woman on suspicion of corruption, conspiracy to commit bribery and conspiracy to cause misconduct in a public office.


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Capacity Building for MFIs in Ethiopia and Nepal with Focus on Climate Finance
Ethiopia and Nepal are among those regions where the effects of climate change are severe and increasingly noticeable, for example by flooding and/or droughts. About 80% of the population in both countries live in rural areas and are dependent on the agriculture sector for survival. They also tend to have no, or limited, access to clean, reliable and affordable forms of energy, which is hindering economic and social development.
The objective of the project was to provide training and advice to microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Ethiopia and Nepal and assist them in their attempt of improving their sustainability of MFIs by providing finance for renewable energy solutions, measures to adapt to climate change, but also bankable projects that complement mitigation and adaptation measures. Measures should help MFI clients to improve or increase income generating opportunities.


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Hear a New Song From Girls (the Band), 'Vomit'
It's not "Lust for Life."
It's a heavy, six-minute organ rock jam with a gospel choir at the end. In other words: no pizzas or bottles of wine or anything cute like "Lust for Life." But change is good! Change helps us grow. (Grab the MP3 here, if you're so inclined.)


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Discussion in 'The Edge of the Forum' started by RayorDragonFall, Aug 23, 2007.
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Correction: Google Mail is Leet!
how do you have 1337 unread emails in your inbox... move them there from the trash?
Haha no .TakaM, just have a few subscriptions I can't be bothered deleting, and some stuff I sent to myself (homework documents etc).
lol it is 1337
wtf rayor, go through that and delete it, srsly. I'd die if I had that many unread messages in my inbox O.o
Lol Mewgia, I might later on. But 1337 looks cooler
Wow.. For me the counts for SPAM and Inbox are reversed..
It's leet how they read my e-mail for context-sensitive advertisements.
ahhahaha yup
you can actually disable that in your preferences.
Gmail is perfect. I haven't found a single flaw yet
Not leet, more eerie. I recently talked about my diploma thesis to a friend and google ads displayed advertisement for a ghost writer...
I once had 1337 spam messages in GMail.
I win.
You win? Wtf? 0 emails isn't leet.


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Fast casual restaurant chain specializing in a variety of seafood
Captain D's is a seafood restaurant. The restaurant is a strong presence in the dining industry. Over the years the loyal customers have kept the business going. Captain D's values each and every customer and wants to offer everyone a special dining experience. The staff at Captain D's is friendly and ready to welcome customers.
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What started off in Donelson, Tenn. as ""Mr. D's"" in 1969 has evolved into fast food chain ""Captain D's"" with restaurants across more than 20 states. Touting high quality and...
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In ShortWhat started off in Donelson, Tenn. as "Mr. D's" in 1969 has evolved into fast food chain "Captain D's" with restaurants across more than 20 states. Touting high quality and quick-service seafood and traditional Southern fare as its mission, the menu offers hand-battered fried, baked, broiled fish, shrimp and chicken dishes. Starters include cheese sticks and jalapeno bites, seafood-stuffed crab shells and side items like corn, baked potato, coleslaw, tossed salads, hushpuppies and desserts.
Being a seafood restaurant stands Captain D's apart. On the menu, customers may find seafood specials, shrimps, lobsters and fish. The restaurant is family friendly and there are family meals available.
Children can get their special menus. Any meal can be ended with a delicious dessert.
The restaurant wants to offer everyone the chance to enjoy the Captain D's meals and this is why the prices...
Captain D's Seafood is located at 3821 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. This location is in the Norwood neighborhood. This business specializes in Restaurants.
Dieters will be happy to discover the "Lighter Fare" menu with options like the bite-size shrimp salad.
Opt for the 10-piece fish value pack or the 12-piece Seafood Feast, which comes with shrimp, crab shells and sides.


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This Winter White designer color glass table lamp features a stylish black drum shade with silver calligraphic design.More Details >
Add a blast of designer style with this Color + Plus™ glass table lamp. The design is hand-crafted by experienced artisans in our California workshops with a beautiful Winter White designer finish. It is topped with a stylish black drum shade with silver calligraphic design. Brushed steel finish accents balance the look. Lamp base U.S. Patent # 8,899,798.


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Saartje-Inspired Bigger Slippers
Looking for a slightly smaller size?
I have a similar-looking pattern in US 13 & 1 / EU 31 & 32. You can find that here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saartje-inspired-...
Magic Cast On
Here are a couple links to explanations of the Magic Cast On
Design Story
My son, who is 8, fell in love with the Saartje booties I was making for some friends, so I designed a pair of slippers in his size to look like the booties. (I also owe some designer's debt to the Bockstar seemless variation, from which I borrowed.)
These are the next size bigger that I've done, for larger feet. Instead of consolidating the two patterns together, I thought it would be better to write it separately, as they are really quite different, even if the finished slippers look very similar.
These slippers come out very slippery, so if you are afraid of in-home floor-skating, you might consider some kind of sole.
I Still Didn't Make them in Your Size?!
You can definitely fudge the sizes larger or smaller by changing needle size or yarn weight. I did a try with doubled bulky yarn following the pattern exactly and got about a size 39 (US 8). They're very quick to knit. Don't be afraid to mess around with the gauge for sizes. Be sure to leave a comment about how they turn out if you do.
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Pebble's announced a new watch, well, not really a new watch but a stainless steel version of their smart watch and it looks amazing! Priced at US$250 Pebble looks like it grew up, finished university and got a job…
Now, there's nothing wrong with the current Pebble by any means. I use my Kickstarter edition Pebble almost daily between university and my part time job. I charge it about once a week (and usually have a weekly panic that I can't find the cable) and it has to be one of my favourite gadgets of the last few years.
However, the plastic finish scratches really easily during day to day life. I have a GadgetWrap and screen protector on mine, but that doesn't really help Pebble's image with people. "Your watch has a screen protector?!" I hear fairly regularly. The glass screen on the Pebble Steel goes a long way to helping the image. Additionally, it looks like a watch you could easily buy at your favourite department store which is a nice bonus. I don't think that the extra $100 is excessive at all, perhaps some people should go watch shopping to compare prices? It's nice that they haven't messed with the internals of the new Steel watch meaning that developers of applications for the watch aren't going to be split between 'old' and 'new'. Oh yeah, Pebble is finally getting around the launching their promised App store this month! Yipee!
For people moaning about the price, go buy a Galaxy Gear (for between £200-£300 based on my quick google search) and look forward to charging it nightly, taking pervy photos with the tiny camera in the strap, and hoping that you have one of the few phones that it interacts with.
I'll take my Pebble any day. I don't need to answer calls on my watch. Most days I have my stereo bluetooth headset on for music anyway, and it can take calls (when I rarely receive one that isn't about PPI). Nor do I need to take photos from my wrist (as much as my girlfriend disagrees with this point), or a colour screen to see the time or my notifications. Not being able to change the strap isn't exactly a good thing, either.
For me, my pebble is a way of getting notifications from my pocket to my wrist when I can't get my phone out for whatever reason. That, and I like gadgets so I never really needed a justification for backing the Kickstarter campaign in the first place back in 2012!
I still think Pebble has a long way to go but they are definitely on the right road. This should be an interesting and exciting product category to watch throughout 2014! What will Samsung do with the Gear? Are Apple about the release their revolutionary iWatch?


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Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 27, 2014
Cruise industry is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. It caters to a diverse demographic mix. A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are a part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way. Cruise lines are differentiated according to the market niche that they fill. The global cruise industry is marked by ever-increasing choice of cruise holidays, the diversity of destinations and the exceptional service levels. The market also offers a wide variety of job opportunities to people from all backgrounds. Cruising is most popular among the older generation of age 50+.
Purchase a copy of this report at http://www.marketreportsonline.com/contacts/purchase.php?name=337365.
A consistent increase has been observed in the global cruise industry over the past couple of years. The largest cruise market is North America, followed by Europe. In terms of growth, the number of passengers is increasing more rapidly in Europe in comparison with North America. Germany is the fastest growing cruise market in the world. Major cruising companies are increasingly setting their sights on emerging markets.
The key factors driving growth of the global cruise industry include rising global economy, increasing employed population and accelerating travel agent initiative. Some of the noteworthy trends and developments of this industry include enhanced technology, revitalization of cruise lines, new innovations, wide entertainment options on board, new cruising locations and increasing first time passengers. However, the growth of cruise industry is hindered by the high barriers to entry and exit, adverse economic conditions, acts of piracy and cruise ship accidents.
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the worldwide cruise market, along with an in-depth study of the regional markets including North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The competition in the global cruise market is intense with few large players viz. Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines. The competitive landscape of the global cruise markets, along with the company profiles of the leading players are also discussed in detail.
By combining SPSS Inc.'s data integration and analysis capabilities with our relevant findings, we have predicted the future growth of the industry. We employed various significant variables that have an impact on this industry and created regression models with SPSS Base to determine the future direction of the industry. Before deploying the regression model, the relationship between several independent or predictor variables and the dependent variable was analyzed using standard SPSS output, including charts, tables and tests.
Major points from Table of Contents (http://www.marketreportsonline.com/337365-toc.html) are listed below:
1. Overview
2. Global Cruise Market
3. North American Cruise Industry
4. European Cruise Industry
5. Emerging Cruise Markets
6. Market Dynamics
7. Competitive Landscape
8. Company Profiles
8.1 Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL)
8.2 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)
8.3 Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL)
9. Market Outlook
Related Report on Travel & Hospitality Market:
United States Tourism Report Q1 2014 at http://www.marketreportsonline.com/296557.html.
Car Rental in Egypt to 2018: Market Databook at http://www.marketreportsonline.com/325201.html.
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Christophe Huet composites computer generated art and photography in order to melt the barrier between waking life and the dream world within his wonderfully surreal advertisements. He is what we are all about at here Creative Tempest, having no reservations on your imagination, and that is why he is our second featured artist of the week. Find out more at www.creativetempest.com
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Welcome to Pirates Cove Laser Tag! The All American Fun Park has a massive black light arena, where the adventure begins in an exciting game of laser tag. The game is set up with two teams, a red team and a green team. Each team has a base that the other team is trying to score on, and each team member wears a vest with laser sensors on it. While tagging the base is the best way to score, team members may also tag the opposing team for points. This activity is recommended for ages 7 and older. Another reason for the age recommendation is that our vests are all "one size fits all", so they may not be comfortable for small children. There is a five-minute briefing to explain the game, and the game itself is ten minutes.
Our SPIN ZONE bumper cars feature an inner tube design, making them safe and incredibly fun. You must be 42" or taller to drive yourself, passengers must be at least 36".Grab a hold of the handles to move forwards or backwards; but watch out, your opponents will be aiming for two Spin Zone targets on your car. If they bump either one of your targets and activate the Spin Zone, they will send your car into an uncontrollable 3-second spin! But have no fear, by bumping your opponents targets, you, too, can send them into a tizzy!
Fun for the whole family, the bowling center is appropriate for athletes of any size and age. However, pregnant women and people with back problems should refrain. Visit the Bowling Center page for details on pricing and further information!
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Get wet at The All American Fun Park! Try the blaster boats, but watch out for that squirting alligator and the waterfall! There is a height requirement to ride. You must be 44" tall to ride this ride; however, an adult (16 years or over) may ride with a Bumper Boat passenger that is at least 36". Sorry, no pregnant women may ride this ride.
The All American Fun Park has many kiddie rides to choose from. From carousels, to dolphins, and dinosaurs... we have kiddie rides galore! Also, the Fun Park Express takes off every hour on the hour. That's right; children love to ride the train, which tours the blaster-boat and golf areas. These activities are great for young children and daycare groups!
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We have a full service snack bar and offer pizza, hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, popcorn, candy, cotton candy, energy drinks, drinks, and more.


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Custom aluminum print. Hand coated with a glossy finish, equipped with a custom, hand crafted back mount.
Sounds fancier than it is :), but I assure you, the print looks like a painting popping off the canvas.
All prints, 20″x30″ or larger have custom made wooden back-mounts for hanging.
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Paris: The lawyer for a French writer who alleged former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn sexually assaulted her eight years ago says she won`t file a criminal complaint against him for now.
David Koubbi told BFM TV on Friday that he and client Tristane Banon will decide later about filing a complaint because they "don`t want to be manipulated by the US justice system".
Koubbi made headlines on Monday by saying he and Banon were "very seriously considering" a complaint against Strauss-Kahn after a New York hotel maid accused him of sexual assault - leading to his arrest last weekend.
On French TV in 2007, Banon said that during an interview years earlier, Strauss-Kahn had tried to forcibly strip her - and she wrestled with him. Koubbi said she didn`t file suit then because she felt "pressures".
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Changed skill sequence, buying order, fixed errors in the build to accommodate with the new patch, and recommended laning partners.
Mordekaiser, since the patch, has become less effective with teemo in a lane. I believe it is due to Morde's lack of ranged damage and ranged shield generation.
Found the reason why spell vamp doesn't work with all the mushrooms, if you plant them before you purchase the vamp steal you will not receive any health from damage.
!!!Recommended Laning Partners!!!
Shen- his taunt and dagger throw help get enemies off of you giving you more time to dps.
Rammus- Taunt and power ball slow their team from hitting you and escaping.
Sona- She is the best laning partner for everyone except Soraka. Although, I'd like to see some high burst laning duo take down those two buxom beauties. (that's right, Soraka is hot)
Gragas- His slow combined with his amazing poking ability makes him a reliable tank + damage dealer that the opposing team has to focus on or they will get crushed early on.
***Bad Laning Partners***
Melee Carries or Characters that need to be level 6 to perform well.
If you have looked at my masteries and runes, you might be thinking that I've gone completely insane, but there is a method to my madness. Teemo is one of the weakest characters at lvl 1.
****Game-Time, BABY****
He has some of the lowest hp of any level 1 hero. My build is trying to offset his disadvantage at level 1 to give him some breathing room when harassing in a lane. If Teemo sustains damage in the early game laning phase, you can pop a pot and let the regeneration slowly inch your health bar back to full with Teemo's lack luster innate health regen, while you're invisible next to your creep wave. (Don't let the other team see you go invisible, it will end rather, badly for you. Especially not Garen...)
Don't leave the lane until you can purchase the Sorcerer's Boots from the vendor at base. This will give you chasing power and give your mushrooms a nice boost in damage. The Mercury Treads are an alternative item you may want to invest into if they other team has devastating slowing capacity or major stun capacity. Now, with your boots, start chasing out the opposition from your lane. Strategically place Mushrooms so you can see the river from your lane. With Teemo, you should never be surprised when an enemy champion comes to gank. For the river, you only need two mushrooms at the bottleneck near Baron on top and Dragon on bottom. Space them out, evenly between the two walls and themselves. Every other mushroom needs to go near the creep path. You have to judge the best area so the creeps do not blow up the mushrooms, but are still in the lane.
Your first major item is going to be Malady because it does fit with your fast paced style of destruction. This item is a stepping stone to Zhonya's, if you can get 1600 early, then by all means go for the needlessly large rod first!!!
Once you've gained enough gold to make a Hextech revolver and a Vampire Scepter(1650 gold), do so. Spell steal DOES NOT work with every mushroom you plant, but just be aware that Spell steal bugs out with the mushrooms some times. Your life steal should get you through any damage that you receive. If you start getting low on health attack the mini Golems to life steal it back and reset them each time you need that extra little health boost. Remember Zhonya's is more important, but if you can't farm enough gold fast enough for the quick Zhonya's, go the safe way and build up to Zhonya's.
The next item is the centerpiece of my build. If you can get it early, then do it because it is the most important item on the list. Zhonya's Ring is amazing for a few reasons (1) it gives many AP's...I'm all grown up, now! (2) it has a magnificent active ability (3) it increases your AP by a percent!!! 150 ap by itself = lolz haxzors
Finish with a Gunblade then boom goes the dynamite. If your lucky enough to get past 50 minutes in a game you will be able to get any item that calls for the situation, if you have a tank have MR team go for abyssal scepter. If it is raw power you seek go and buy another Zhonya's. If you need Survivability against melee carries go for Thornmail or Wardens mail.


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Open Thread: Talk About What Matters Most to You
Discuss and debate the issues that mean the most to you.
Over the summer, the Italian Supreme Court determined in the case of Vittorio V. Alberto that it's just seriously not cool for someone to tell a dude that he has "senza palle," which -- at least according to Google Translate -- is Italian for "no balls."
According to Judge Maurizo Fumo, "…The expression definitely…has an injurious quality. It refers not only to the target's lack of virility, but also to his weakness of character, lack of determination, competence and coherence -- virtues that, rightly or wrongly, are still identified as pertaining to the male gender."
It's nice that he threw the "rightly or wrongly" in there, because it at least acknowledges that the rationale for this association is "cazzo stupido" ("fucking stupid"). There is nothing specifically "maschio" ("male") about any of those noble attributes and—just as importantly—none of them have anything at all to do with the presence or size of one's "cojones" ("cojones").
Speaking as one of the few xoJaner's who has first-hand, uninterrupted, 24/7 access to a pair of "uomo prugne" ("man plums"), I can honestly say I've never put that much thought into them. They've always just sort of been there, sitting under my "pene" (I think you can figure that one out), occasionally sweating more than I'd like in the summer (Gold Bond is a miracle worker) and disappearing up into my body -- like two little hibernating bears -- in the long cold winter.
During the rare times in my life when I have done something brave, potentially dangerous or just plain awesome, I've never looked down at them and offered up a grateful "Thanks guys!" because -- and I admit this may sound controversial -- I was the one who did those things. My balls were just along for the ride.
Truthfully, though, this silly association of strength and character with human anatomy wouldn't bother me so much, were it not for the fact that it inherently means associating the female anatomical alternatives with frailty and cowardice. In the English language, you're actually more apt to be called a "pussy" or even -- by a slightly classier form of douche -- a "vagina" for exhibiting the sort of traits believed to come from having "no balls." ("Vulva" -- for whatever reason -- seems to have gotten a free pass. So, that's something, I guess.)
Many folks who use these terms in this way will undoubtedly insist that they're not being literal and that they know plenty of "ballsy" women who walk around with a honorary pair of testes in whatever kind of underwear they favor, but that doesn't stop the fact that we're still associating specifically positive traits as being male in nature. It doesn't require that much feminist enlightenment to instantly identify why this is fucked up.
There's nothing wrong with venerating the qualities of "determination, competence and coherence," so long as we can all recognize that everyone is capable of exhibiting them, regardless of what they're working below the waist. It's hurtful and wrong to use language that supports the idea that men are somehow instantly gifted with these traits thanks to the dangly bits they often feel compelled to scratch in inopportune situations.
That said, I refuse to be someone who insists on tearing down a popular cultural institution without offering up a smart and sensible alternative. My goal is always to build up, never destroy!
For that reason, it occurs to me that what we have to do is begin associating these qualities with a specific part of the human anatomy that both sexes share. After putting much time and effort into the subject and undergoing an extensive series of computer simulations made possible by certain think tanks located deep in the San Fernando Valley, I think I have found the perfect body part.
Nearly everyone is born with at least two of them, but until now at least 50 percent of us have been carrying them around for no discernable reason. If they can't have a practical purpose for everyone, why not give them a symbolic one? It's no less random than associating these traits with a pair of wrinkly meatballs primarily designed to produce semen and testosterone. All we have to do is start working it into our everyday conversation. Here are some good examples:
"Did you see the new Jason Statham movie? That guy is so cool. I swear he must have the biggest nipples in the universe."
"I hope Elizabeth Warren kicks Scott Brown's ass in the Massachusetts' senate race. She has the nipples it takes to go against those Republican motherfuckers."
"I can't believe (some sports guy) choked liked that in the last three minutes of the game. I don't think he has the nipples you need to be a champ."
"Did you see what Lady Gaga wore to that awards show last night? I definitely don't have the nipples to wear something like that out in public!"
See! It's easy. If all of us start doing this, we can make it happen! Until then, we all have to remember that the next time we travel to Italy, it's better to tell an asshole he "ha il cervello di un asino" ("has the brain of a donkey") than to make any reference to whatever he does or does not have inside his pants.


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Can melatonin prevent onset breast cancer in mouse xenograft model – Prof Engelbrecht
Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht
Title of the project
Can melatonin prevent onset breast cancer in mouse xenograft model?
Project Description
Breast cancer continues to be a major problem for women worldwide. Conditions such as obesity and overweight are risk factors that have reached epidemic proportions. Obesity has been suggested as a risk factor for the development of breast and colon cancer. Since limited progress has been made to change the lifestyle and diet behavior of obese and overweight persons, there is a need for other preventative measures to combat breast cancer. Several decades of observational data have accumulated to implicate a potential role for melatonin in the prevention of cancer. Although the antineoplastic activity of melatonin has been described in several in vitro and observational studies, no knowledge exists regarding the preventative effect of melatonin in a xenograft mouse model (with an uncompromised immune system) where breast cancer is induced. The xenograft mouse model which is established in the researchers' lab serves as an ideal model to detect early markers of cancer. Therefore, the aims of this study are two-fold: to determine if melatonin has an anti-neoplastic effect in the xenograft mouse model; and to detect early markers of cancer in the model.
Although chemotherapy undoubtedly remains a major breakthrough in combating cancer and has been shown to significantly increase the survival rate of cancer patients, its use is limited due to the detrimental side effects it induces. Doxorubicin-induced cardiac and muscle toxicity poses a major clinical challenge to the collaborative fields of cardio-oncology and a compelling need for novel or adjuvant therapeutic agents is needed. The researchers have demonstrated that melatonin serves as such an agent and that the administration of melatonin during chemotherapy shows great promise in the therapeutic avenue as demonstrated by this study which has shown that it both halts the spread of cancer and is cardio- and skeletal muscle protective.


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13 Questions With Kelis
Q-5:You've said that you hate it when people label your music, but maybe we can go about it another way. Can you tell us what your major musical influences have been?
Oh man, I mean it's everything for every day, y'know? Whether it's like, just hip-hop and what it's done, to punk and rock, I feel like we suck it all in and somehow make it work for us and turn it into our own interpretation. There's nothing new under the sun, so I definitely just take in offers from other people and other places, y'know? I mean, I listen to everything...
Q-6:You've collaborated with so many artists over the years, from Busta Rhymes to Diddy to Lil' Kim and so many more. Who have been your favorite artists to work with?
Um, I mean, everybody brings something different to the table. It's always exciting and it's a blessing to be able to kinda share your art with other artists and stuff like that. I'm always pretty content and plus, you just go in there to kinda do your job and put your piece down and keep it movin'.
Q-7:Are there any other artists you haven't worked with yet but would like to work with in the future?
Sure. Y'know, it's kinda like you just take it as it comes. It's hard to pinpoint who that ideal person would be, you just kinda live it and see what gets dished to you.
Q-8:You've obviously had a lot of success in the United States, but you're a superstar in Europe, Asia and Latin America. To what would you attribute your major success overseas?
I really put the work in is one of the factors. I went and spent a lot of time in Europe and I just really put the work in out there, and I think, y'know, it obviously reciprocates me. Also, I think that … radio formats are different there too and culturally it's different. I mean a lot of things factor in, I mean what's amazing is the fact that… I work a lot and I was out there really kinda doing my thing.
Q-9:Since you got married in January 2005 [to rapper Nas], have you found it difficult to maintain your privacy given that you're both in the limelight or does it make things easier because you're in the same industry?
Oh, I mean, with every marriage there's issues and there's stuff, y'know? It's definitely hard because we both work a lot, but no, I think we've maintained a pretty good sense of normalcy.
Kelis loves short hair and plans on going shorter.
Q-10:I heard you're writing a cookbook. Can you tell us about it?
Well, I mean, basically it's just kinda for the working woman or the working person, rather. The person who doesn't want to spend all day in the kitchen... I like having company over and I like having dinner parties, but I don't want to, I can't be home all day preparing for one meal… I like the outcome of it… so I kind of devised the book to do things simple, easy and good.
Q-11:You seem to have a lot of projects going on right now. I hear you're also designing your own line of fashion accessories?
Yeah, I've been working on that.
Q-12:Is it out yet? Can our readers buy your stuff for their girlfriends?
No, no, it's not out yet… it'll be out soon.
Q-13:What other projects are in store for you in the near future?
Right now, really, it's just this album… this album is kind of in the forefront of my mind… and for me, I've got a million and one other things I want to work on, but for now, it's just getting this out.


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text: Emily and her friend are babysitting a little boy and have taken him to a theme park. What fun! No doubt the little boy would be happy to play on the rides all day non-stop but Emily and her friend need to sit down for a while, rest and have a chat! Dress them up and the little boy too :)


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The Fix
TriggerTrap puts your dSLR in easy modeFrom taking multiple quick shots to using a clap to trigger your camera, TriggerTrap pushes out the complex and brings in the fun.
[MUSIC] If you have a DSLR camera, you know it can take some pretty amazing photos. But if you're looking for even more options, with the ability to take remote snapshots, we've got a cool device we think you should check out. It's called Triggertrap. It's compatible with both Canon and Nikon cameras. It cost $25 for this dongle. You connect one end to your iOS or Android device and the other to your DSLR camera. Then you download the free Triggertrap app. Triggertrap lets you control many of the functions of your camera on your mobile device in a simplified, unique and fun way. First, you need to make sure that your camera settings are appropriate for the shot you're trying to accomplish. Let's say you wanna take some cool action shots. You can use the time lapse feature to accomplish that. It's not something your camera can't do on it's own, but it's a lot easier here. Open Time-lapse. Select the amount of time between each shot. Click OK and press the big red button, and it starts. [MUSIC] [MUSIC] Photos will be taken until you stop it. One of my favorite features is Sound Sensor, which uses your mobile device's microphone to initiate a shot from your camera. Basically, you turn it on, and if there's a loud enough sound, like this clap, You get the shot immediately. This is an excellent way to get yourself in pictures without having to worry about a timer. You can even customize it to delay the shot by a few seconds, to make sure you strike the perfect pose. These are just a few of the options available on Triggertrap. There are plenty more. Have fun exploring it, it's a really great way to utilize the power of your smartphone to get more interesting shots with your camera.


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Doing chores around the house is a necessary evil. It's not especially fun, but if you want a clean home and clean dishes to eat off of, it's gotta be done. Thankfully, we now have stereo systems and iPods that we can use to at least make the job a little more tolerable. Putting on some music is a great way to keep your energy up during tasks that would otherwise be kind of boring, and you can even have some fun by incorporating a little dancing into whatever you're doing.
Steven Ziegler's son Frankie was 11 years old at the time this video was taken. According to Steven, Frankie requested to have "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson pumping in the background as he did the dishes. It wasn't long before Steven heard some rustling in the kitchen and decided to investigate. What he saw when he got there is just too funny.
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Guides mothers in helping daughters cross from girlhood to the teen years, with insights on emotional, physical, and spiritual health.One is to hold a aMakeup Madnessa night at your house for your daughter and her BFFs. (This is described in detail on page 37 of The Skin Youa#39;re In.) Basically all the girls bring stand-up mirrors and any makeup that can be put on with fingersanbsp;...
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New York Times reporter Judith Miller answered questions yesterday about a previously undisclosed conversation she had with Vice President Cheney's chief of staff in June 2003 and is scheduled to testify before a grand jury today to answer more questions in the investigation of how a covert CIA operative's identity was leaked to reporters.
Special prosecutor Patrick J. Fitzgerald, who has indicated he is nearing a decision about whether to charge anyone in the case, questioned Miller about notes she said she discovered last week involving a June 23, 2003, conversation with Cheney's top aide, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, according to a source familiar with Miller's account.
According to the source, the notes reveal that the two discussed Bush administration critic and former ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV about three weeks before the name of Wilson's wife, covert CIA operative Valerie Plame, appeared in a syndicated column written by Robert D. Novak.
The publication of Plame's identity ultimately led to Fitzgerald's investigation of whether Plame's name was illegally leaked by administration officials in retaliation for Wilson's public criticism of the administration.
One source close to Miller said it appears that the notes were Fitzgerald's first indication that Miller and Libby had spoken in June.
Last year, Fitzgerald subpoenaed Miller's notes for discussions she had with Libby from July 6 to July 13 but included no mention of June, the source said. Previously, Fitzgerald was focused on a July 8 breakfast meeting Miller had with Libby and a phone call they had on July 12 or 13. Miller was questioned by the grand jury last month after spending 85 days in jail for initially refusing to testify about her conversations with Libby.
Libby's attorney, Joseph Tate, did not return calls yesterday seeking a comment on the implications of the notes and the conversation with Miller. Fitzgerald's office declined to comment, but New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller said in an e-mail to the newspaper's staff that Miller would appear before the grand jury today, delaying the newspaper's promised report about her evidence in the probe because she faces the threat of contempt of court until she finishes testifying.
"Judy has talked to our reporters already about her legal battle, but the story is incomplete until we know as much as we can about the substance of her evidence, and she is under legal advice not to discuss that until her testimony is completed. This may be frustrating to our armchair critics," Keller wrote.
Numerous lawyers involved in the 22-month investigation said they are bracing for Fitzgerald to bring criminal charges against administration officials. They speculated, based on his questions, that he may be focused on charges of false statements, obstruction of justice or violations of the Espionage Act involving the release of classified government information to unauthorized persons. The grand jury's term is to expire Oct. 28.
"This is not a guy who would walk away with nothing," said one lawyer involved in the case.
Libby and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove have both testified that they mentioned Wilson's wife to reporters during the summer of 2003 but did not reveal her name or her covert status, according to sources.
After Miller testified before the grand jury Sept. 30, a source close to Miller said, Fitzgerald and her attorney urged her to go back through her old notes and turn over any that involved Libby or would be relevant to the case, the source said.
A June 2003 conversation about Wilson between Miller and Libby occurred at a time of growing White House concern about the former ambassador after a May 6 column in the New York Times and a June 12 article in The Washington Post. Without using Wilson's name, the reports drew attention to a CIA-sponsored mission that found no evidence for a Bush administration claim used to justify war with Iraq: that Iraq was trying to purchase uranium in Niger for use in developing nuclear weapons. The CIA had sent Wilson to Niger to investigate the claim.
Some legal sources are focused on their clients' exposure under the broad language of the Espionage Act. They say a prosecutor could argue that any official or private citizen committed a felony by transferring classified information about Plame to reporters.
But veteran defense lawyer Plato Cacheris, who represents a former Pentagon policy analyst who pleaded guilty last week to violating that portion of the act in a separate case, said using it for contacts with reporters would be "stretching it to something the statute didn't intend."
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All this while living most comfortably aboard a
rather small cruise ship
and eating gourmet food of high quality and great diversity.
(The ship is docked on the far side and is the biggest boat
In the picture.)
The cruise ship belongs to a company called the "Hurtigrute," or "speed route," a name that comes from the time in the late 1800's when the roads were few and the sea the easiest and fastest means of transportation. Once a freight line, it now serves both tourists and freight. The boat stops in many ports along the way, some for only 15 minutes, some for hours which is long enough to see the main sights or just wander along cobblestone streets and listen to the seagulls.
Its website is accessible in many languages at www.hurtigruten.com. You will find that you can choose between the full journey and food for 11 days (which we did) with or without extra side trips by bus. You can choose any part of the journey and any number of meals.
You might be interested in this account if you don't speak Norwegian, something both I and my husband do, and if you are interested in the country and its history beyond what the guide will tell you in English. We made many interesting historical discoveries on this trip and saw many an interesting place.
A new and major factor is the oil money that has made Norway one of the richest lands in the world. The wise government has put a very big share of the income into a trust fund for future generations. But even they had no idea that so much money would stream into their coffers. In fact, one government official felt so rich after this latest oil crisis that he suggested that 18,000 crowns be put into account for all citizens for travel and partying! But it is the nature and history we wish to describe.
Along the west coast of Norway there are more than 30,000 islands. The Gulf Stream bathes these islands in warm water from the Caribbean and keeps the harbors open year around all the way to Nordkapp. It is up to 100 km wide and carries with it fish, nutrients and birds that follow the fish. It also makes the air 20 degrees warmer than other places at this same latitude, like Alaska or Greenland. The average temperature on a sunny day at noon is about 76 degrees Fahrenheit.
Outside of Bergen are many of the bigger islands. The fishing is good, connections to the city are excellent, and the population is relatively large. The oil money has paid for many a bridge to replace the old ferries that were the main connection for man and beast between islands. Some of these are quite elegant.
Further north of Bergen a few hardy souls live higher up the wooded steep slopes. They are admired by the rest of the population as "Real Norwegians". King Harald and Queen Sonja spent a few nights at one of the secluded sites to celebrate their anniversary. How did they get there?
It was also told that another family had to have a ladder over 2 big rocks to get to their home. This ladder disappeared when the tax assessor came.
As the boat follows the coast, a bend may open up to an inlet with a small fishing "noest" or boathouse and maybe the cabin that the owner lives in when he uses the boathouse is just close by, a part of a settlement with several houses or even the house further up (quite far up) the side of the island where there is a flat space for a barn and maybe a small pasture. Then suddenly there is an industrial complex. One product that was exported was potting soil, taken from the wetlands which had been there for centuries.
As we travel north the vegetation on the islands decreases, the tree line sinks slowly. So do the houses. Over the steep terrain is likely to flow a swift moving stream from the melted snow that catapults into the ocean. It may be a human source of drinking water .. or not.
Geiranger Fjord is in the treed part of Norway. It is a narrow and steep fjord. The passage of the boat is dramatic! It seemed at times that the sides of the fjord were within fingertip reach and the boat barely passed under the bridge. Such breathtaking beauty is rare to find in the world.
Further north on the islands above Trondheim, the houses--if there is any at all -- are mostly at the base of the islands and a granite mass lies above them.
The last days of the journey northward offered nature in its purest form: blue sky, gray rock, water and snow. I couldn't help comparing this scene with the village pond I saw a few years ago in GuangDong, a province in China. There was a pissoir over the water. The water itself was so brown that you could see nothing. But then I noticed black rings, about ½ to an inch in diameter, slightly below the surface everywhere you looked. I finally figured out it was the mouths of the fish who were trying to breathe.
"Yup, "I thought, "Slice up the rocks for streets, pavement, and even counter tops. Raise fish in that clear water. A perfect solution for the rest of the polluted world."
And indeed they do use the granite and have fish farms... But labor is so expensive in Norway that the granite is not used in counter tops but rather only for larger projects like blocks for parks. Something has to change before the rest of the world will be able to enjoy that Norwegian natural abundance in their own homes.
Norway does have a number of fish farms in the sea here in the northern part. There is a law that all farms must be moved every 1.5 years so that no pollution is allowed to build up.
When there was a suggestion to drill for oil outside Lofoten, Kristen Hallvorsen, the speaker for the left leaning Socialist party, said, "No! Norway is best known for its fish, the quality of the fish, caught in the cold and very clean waters that are the hallmark of Norway. (Picture is of Lofoten.)
At the most northern point of the trip is Honningsvaag, a fishing village taken over by the Germans in World War II.
A bus picked us up and we drove on to Nordkapp.
This promontory of rock was called the "Norwegian Nose" by the Russians and in 1553 it was noted by an Englishman looking for China. Into the rock a series of rooms has been drilled at least 3 stories deep and on one level there was a theater with a wide screen on which we saw the history of the area. Outside it snowed while we were there, blowing coldly about those who gazed out over the fjords [Picture is Snow in May at Nordkapp]
One stop beyond at the Russian border was of course the turning point. We learned there that Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia are a consortium created for the purpose of quietly bringing democracy into the Russian lives.
The stopover in Trondhjem was a definite highlight of the trip. The sophistication of the soapstone cathedral and the Ringve museum of musical instruments were far and above what one would expect in this remote corner of Norway.
The cathedral was built to honor St Olaf Tryggvason. Olaf was a king who lost his life in the battle at Sikklestad. His casket came up out of the ground two times which signified he was made of more than mortal material. The first church, named in honor of him, was built of wood and later burned. By then Olaf had attained such prominence that only a Gothic cathedral was appropriate. It is truly magnificent!
The well-to-do widow Viktoria collected most of the instruments that now are displayed in the museum at Ringve, 10 minutes from Trondheim.George Sandes, the mistress of Chopin and a friend of Viktoria donated the original of Chopin's death mask, a plaster of his long-fingered hand, and pictures.
In one room were instruments from the time of Beethoven and in another organs of different sizes and strength of sound. Harps too of different sizes and shapes with the strings in various positions filled another room. And another room contained experimental instruments. One of them was a combination piano and violin where the piano-like keys functioned as fingers on the strings and the bow was used by the right hand.
Our guide, a musical student herself, could play many of the strange instruments and sing as well. She couldn't play the 8-stringed Hardanger fiddle but she did sing a typical Hardanger melody. She traced out the development of the hammer of the piano and the bellows of the organ. Finally we were left alone to wander in the barn among the climate controlled display of a great number of instruments, all unique, each with its own history.
In Bodo, a town of 42,000, was a cathedral that seem to have been created as a reaction to the cathedral. It is simple, with a plaster exterior and a bell tower. But it had a marvelous sense of dignity, as does the Scandinavian style in general. I do have to tell you this unique story.
Not from away from the simple cathedral was a modern work of art, a statue by Arnold Haukeland. The work was first offered to Bergen but refused. Bodo accepted the artwork eagerly, according to our guide, and two years later the artist came to visit. He saw that the work was upside down. This was rectified and, according to our guide, the people of the town appreciated it even more.
Norway in World War II
There were 2 more or less private museums with items and information about WWII, one in Hammerfest and one in Lofoten. The websites are www.museumsnett.no/gjenreisningsmuseet.com and www.museums-of-lofoten.no. They are under construction and hopefully will give some information soon.
There does not seem to be any more than a small pamphlet from Gjenreisningsmuseet to tell the story about the German scorch earth policy that forced the people above Tromso south and then destroyed 9/10 of the buildings in that area, approximately 1/3 of Norway.
An episode may explain this: while I was looking around in the gift shop in one of the museums, an elderly English lady said, "I know all about this. I was born in 1919." "Then I will sit beside you on the boat and hear many stories," I said. "No," she said, "I don't talk about it. It is too painful." And she hurried off.
The people were forced to travel south and live with relatives or in camps. No hotels like Katrina victims got! War is a different thing. So was the Depression. I have heard so many times that the Depression was a happy time here in the States. Everyone helped each other and no one had more than the others. WWII in Norway probably had some of that but it is also certain the fear casts its grim shadow over the lives of the Norwegians. And there are those who suffered in prisons or were killed. It must have enhanced the suffering to know that 12,000 Danes and 6,000 Norwegians served in Hitler's army.
Hitler believed that the Allies would attack through northern Norway. This belief was strengthened when the British bombed the German navy in Lofoten in 1941. Hitler stationed many men in northern Norway (360,000 in May of 1945). To bring and sustain the troops, he ordered war prisoners to work on roads and even a railroad which he called the Polar Railroad. He also paid local residents to help.
But then in 1944, after 3 major German battleships were sunk, the order was given to evacuate. And the residences were burned all the way south to Tromso. Of 80,000 houses, only 10,000 remained.
The museum in Hammerfest answered a few questions. What piqued my curiosity was the rebuilding. I gleaned some hints there. For example a group of 500 men in one summer replaced the communication network, attaching poles to burnt stubs and making provisions for all the places that were thought worthy of future building. But who built the roads? Who rebuilt the houses?
From Lofoten we learn that barracks were transported north to be used as places to leave until the buildings were rebuilt. They were not insulated but better than nothing. Food was also scarce. Animals were fed black seaweed, fish remains and birch twigs.
It stated in the pamphlet that the compensation money and insurance went to the rebuilding but many had to start from scratch. It seems the last reparation to buildings was done in 1959. Yet Norway is the only country to pay off its war debt to the US. The American–Scandinavian Foundation was created with some of that money.
Importance of laws, Haakenshalle, Bergen.
From the beginning of North European written history we find a strong emphasis among the Scandinavians for written laws as the basis of society as opposed to the authority of a single man. When the Vikings conquered Dublin, they had with them a set of laws. That so impressed the Englishmen that the English word "law" comes from the Scandinavian word (loeg, lag).
There were many sets of territorial laws and laws for the towns, copies of which still exist. The laws were quite far-reaching. Some of the earliest laws contained a form of insurance protection. If a man's barn burned down and animals were destroyed, equally well-off members of the territory were required to give the victim a number of animals as well as rebuild the barn. Same happened a second time, if the barn again burned .But if it burned a third time, the man was on his own.
A new set of each was created under Magnus Lageboete in the 1270's. Town laws decided what professions were allowed in the town, where they were to be practiced and who was to (or was certified to) practice them. Procedures for prevention of fires (and fines if the tasks done and equipment used did not meet the law), what should happen if a body were found on the streets, how late one could go about at night, and how wide streets and bridges should be. To own a house was also to live in it in Bergen but not in other towns.
In Haakonshalle in Bergen (a castle-like residence where the governing council met, dated from the 13th century, reconstructed after being largely destroyed by an explosion in World War II ) there is a permanent exhibition about the medieval laws. Most of the display has an English translation.
Haakenshalle is on the street that was built as an extension of the wharf where the merchants plied their trade in the medieval times. Artists use the buildings as showrooms as well as workrooms. There is also a museum there which is a reconstruction of the residence and store of a merchant in the Medieval Ages.
At the end section and along the opposite side of the wharf is the fish (and vegetable) market where now also items for the tourist can be had. Larger and more modern stores surround the wharf. The hillsides are covered with houses served by cobblestone streets.
It is so enjoyable to walk around in Bergen. So much history! A wonderful aquarium with many penguins and fish.
On the near islands there are still buildings made from the omnipresent rock that have stood with no added support for centuries witnessing to the energy and efficiency of the people in using whatever was at hand.
With so much history and unique character, it is evident why Bergen has long regarded itself as much the capitol of Norway as is Oslo. "Velkommen hit!"
(Picture is of the best lamb sausage maker one can imagine.)
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Taste of the Windy City [Chicken Salad]
Taste of the Windy City is truly a hidden gem in the Fox Valley. With two convenient locations in the valley — one in Little Chute off of Highway N just south of highway 41 and in Appleton off Highway 47 just south of 41 as well — this is a place that you will not leave hungry. We have been here plenty of times and every time we leave just as satisfied as the last.
We met a former colleague for lunch here on Thursday and the company was just as good as the food. The Chicago style menu features everything from the Chicago Style Dog (mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, peppers and celery salt) to Windy City favorites such as the original Gyros with over the top tasting cucumber sauce. There are also more traditional items such as cheese curds, onion rings, and other appetizers as well as a large variety of sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Take note: the portion sizes are huge. An order of french fries is equal to about half of a field of potatoes. I decided on something of the lighter fare (since we have been eating out all week); a grilled chicken salad.
All of their food is served in to-go containers, which is smart. Who likes doing dishes? My salad was huge, so I probably didn't cut back on calories by ordering lettuce covered in cheese, croutons, and dressing which was also accompanied by a side of greasy french bread but either way, it was delightful. Besides all of the unhealthy toppings, there were black olives, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
The prices are reasonable, ranging from around $3 for a single order appetizer to $7-$8 for a sandwich with french fries and a beverage. If there is one (small) negative thing to say about the place, it is lack of seating. We arrived at noon and there were not many places to sit. Tip: The place is usually packed around lunch time, so go a bit early or a bit later to get in and out faster. If you are in the area, give it a shot. We are always eager to hear your thoughts, so let us know what you think about the place.
Taste of the Windy City
1800 Freedom Road
Little Chute, WI 54140


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Uses for Clinical Hypnotherapy in Chronic Anxiety
Q: Is hypnotherapy effective for generalized anxiety and panic disorders?
How Clinical Hypnotherapy Can Be An Effective Treatment for Anxiety
We have all asked the question is hypnotherapy effective? Does hypnosis actually work? The answer is yes. Hypnotherapy is an effective way to help you sooth anxiety, deal with life problems and stop bad habits.
How hypnotherapy works is simple, it uses your subconscious to alter your perceptions. These perceptions could be fears, addictions, thought processes, etc. Once the clinical hypnotherapist has put you under, they cannot control you but simply make suggestions. These suggestions however stay in your subconscious mind and allow you to overcome your problems.
Hypnotherapy is not for everyone. Clinical hypnotherapists say about 10% of the population cannot be hypnotized. They go on to state that another 10% can easily become hypnotized. This is a trait known as "hypnotizability". While the majority of people can enter light to moderate hypnotic states.
One thing to know about hypnotherapy before you state it, hypnosis will not be an instant cure for your anxiety and fears. It can help you learn to overcome your triggers of anxiety but it will not completely remove your fear. That is something you will still need to defeat on your own.
If you are interested in learning more about Clinical Hypnotherapy certifications and online hypnosis courses please visit our site for the latest information.
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Eminence Mimosa Chanpagne Sugar Scrub
Eminence Mimosa Chanpagne Sugar Scrub Overview
The facial Scrub being reviewed is Sugar Scrub. The manufacturer of Sugar Scrub is Eminence Organics. The product's manufacturer claims that their product is a "Calming and Hydrating Skin Polisher which promotes smooth, hydrated, polished, and tightened skin. Eminence Sugar Scrub comes in the following varieties; blueberry, cranberry pomegranate, mimosa champagne, coconut, cucumber mint, and pear and green apple. Each of the combinations contains the same raw sugar base. The product claims to delay skin cell aging, prevent and repair sun damage.
Sugar Scrub, is developed to be used by consumers with all skin types; oily, combination, normal and dry. In addition to developing Sugar Scrubs, Eminence Organics also host a complete skincare line which includes the following products; Herbal Spa Teas, Brushes and Supplies, Creams, Moisturizers, Scrubs, Peels, Sun Defense with SPF 30, Body Lotionsers, Massage Creams, Cleaners, Concentrates, Body Wash, Masques, Serums, Face Oils, Tonics, Hydrators, Treatments, and Body Wraps.
Sugar Scrub is sold in 8.4 ounce bottles. The product can be purchased from online retailers like, NaturallyYours.Com for $48, MidwestSkinCare.Com for $35, and CompletelyBare.Com for $48. Sugar Scrub can not be purchased from the manufacturer's website.
The website provides the visitor with features like testimonial, product specifications, media information, and customer service. There is even information available via email about becoming a distributor.
Eminence Mimosa Chanpagne Sugar Scrub – Product Description
Eminence Sugar Scrub utilizes sugar in the raw form to create a facial exfoliate. Eminence Sugar Scrub is completely organic. The granules from the sugar are used to remove excess skin cells from the outer layers of the skin. There are six variations of Eminence Sugar Scrub; Blueberry, cranberry pomegranate, mimosa champagne, coconut, cucumber mint, and pear and green apple. Each of these products are formulated differently but they all start with the same raw sugar cane granules.
The Sugar in the product, work as an AHA, Alpha Hydroxyl Acid. This is an acid that is usually derived from sugar. The use of an Alpha Hydroxyl is justified because of a low molecular weight. The AHA is able to penetrate in to deeper layers of the skin.
Product is both hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic. When using an exfoliator, or peel, the use of sunscreen is highly recommended, as the skin becomes photosensitive.
Eminence Mimosa Chanpagne Sugar Scrub Advantage
- Eminence Sugar Scrub is organic.
- The product can be used on all skin types.
- The product can be used daily.
- Eminence Sugar Scrub was featured in Martha Stewarts Whole Living Magazine.
Eminence Mimosa Chanpagne Sugar Scrub – Drawbacks
- The product is expensive.
- The manufacturer does not provide any guarantee.
Eminence Mimosa Chanpagne Sugar Scrub – The Bottom Line
Based on the information collected, Eminence Sugar Scrubs do not contain any active ingredients that constitute the products price. The absence of a manufacturers guarantee makes purchasing the product a gamble. In addition, there are similar products that a substantially less than Sugar Scrubs by Eminence. The product appears to be more of a novelty, with a interesting formulations versus a serious facial scrub capable of remedying the skin conditions the manufacturer claims.
Below you'll find some of the most effective Exfoliators formulations on the market in our opinion: