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WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Yorktown firefighters helped a missing cat reunite with its grateful family on Sunday after battling a blaze in the 1200 block of Wilson Road.
Shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, crews from the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to Wilson Road along with firefighters from several other Northern Westchester municipalities.
According to officials, the exterior fire was quickly knocked down before crews began working on "an extremely aggressive interior attack," making their way into the attic, where the main body of the fire was located. While those crews worked on the interior, additional members went to the roof to open up ventilation and relieve the operators inside who were "encountering extreme heat conditions."
Firefighters swiftly knocked down the main body of the fire, as well as flare-ups in the walls and ceilings on the first floor. While working, crews from the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association located the missing cat, and were able to track down its owners.
No injuries were reported. The home sustained serious smoke, water and fire damage to both floors.
Agencies from Croton-on-Hudson, Millwood, Somers, Bedford Hills, Ossining and Mount Kisco also responded.
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BAD AND NASTY (Bad Hombres & Nasty Women)
You're irked. More than irked. You're pissed with how things are. BAD AND NASTY is, too.
BAD AND NASTY is alliance of writers, designers, journalists, media makers, activists, and artists around the world. BAD AND NASTY is committed to channeling art and anger into activism, into action.
February 2017 BAD AND NASTY sponsored Not My President's Day, a series of 64 DIY events held in the US, UK, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Our resistance took many forms, from sign storms to cabarets, public readings of the Constitution to concerts, drag performances, plays, rallies, and town halls.
BAD AND NASTY isn't done. If you're as ticked off about what's happening in the world as we are, check out our Event Map for the full scope of how you can be part of turning your rage into a response. Check our Event Archives for a retrospective look at some of February's BAD AND NASTY events. Then watch this space for details about BAD AND NASTY'S upcoming actions on 6/14/17, Flag Day. Be part of the noise in whatever way you make noise. Do something. It's time.


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Authored by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Md.), the House Budget Committee's top Democrat, the $3.7 trillion budget plan is designed to present an alternative vision to a spending plan proposed last week by the committee's Republican Chairman Paul Ryan (Wisc.).
Under Van Hollen's budget, the deficit as a percentage of the nation's gross domestic product would shrink from more than 8 percent in fiscal year 2012 to 2.7 percent in 2022. But the national debt would continue to grow — and documents accompanying the budget resolution do not indicate the proposal would lead to a balanced budget over any time frame.
Ryan's plan would reduce the deficit to 1.2 percent of GDP by 2022 and would eventually balance — by 2040.
In a statement, Van Hollen said his budget "stands in stark contrast" to the GOP alternative, offering a path to cutting debt without undermining the social safety net for the poor and vulnerable.
"This budget will reduce the deficit in a balanced and credible way, making difficult choices while providing investments that help create jobs now and build an even stronger economy for the future," Van Hollen said. "But unlike the Republican budget — which ends the Medicare guarantee while providing tax breaks to millionaires — we ask the very wealthy and special interests to share responsibility for reducing the deficit."
In the short term, Van Hollen proposes to fund elements of President Obama's American Jobs Act, designed to help stimulate the still lagging economy. Those proposals include $80 billion for education, $5 billion for police and firefighters and $50 billion for new highway projects.
Van Hollen proposes to make permanent Bush-era tax cuts for the middle class but to generate $1 trillion in new revenue by ending tax cuts for millionaires, closing tax loopholes and establishing what Obama has dubbed "the Buffett Rule," designed to ensure millionaires do not pay lower tax rates than the middle class.
The budget does not provide details on exactly how the tax code would be reformed to generate that level of new revenue.
The plan includes $80 billion in proposed new reductions to mandatory government programs, like agriculture subsidies but does not outline reductions to major entitlement programs that most experts believe will have to be a part of any bipartisan deal to significantly reduce the debt.
It also counts reduced spending on overseas military operations toward deficit reduction, a tactic that Republicans believe is a gimmick because it takes credit for dollars that were never truly going to be spent.
Ryan's plan called for major entitlement changes — including an increase in the Medicare retirement age and a proposal to control costs in the growing program by offering seniors government assistance to buy private insurance at a level that would be capped.
It also called for sending Medicaid and food stamp funding to the states in block grants and slashing spending on the programs. And it called for cutting top tax rates for individuals and corporations to 25 percent. Ryan said the tax cuts should be paid for by closing tax loopholes and ending shelters and subsidies but provided no details.
Van Hollen's proposal is one of a number of alternatives to Ryan's proposal that the House will consider Thursday. The GOP-led House is expected to set aside Van Hollen's budget, along with one that includes more stimulus spending and higher taxes on the wealthy introduced by the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
They will likewise pass over a budget that would propose even deeper spending cuts than those outlined by Ryan proposed by the conservative Republican Study Committee.
Van Hollen's budget sets agency spending for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 at $1.047 trillion, a level established in the summer's difficult deal to raise the debt ceiling. Democrats have complained that Ryan broke faith with that agreement by proposing to spend $1.028 trillion — $19 billion less than the debt deal's cap for the year.
It would also set aside the sequester — $1.2 trillion in automatic spending cuts over the next decade that are now set to go into effect Jan. 1 as a consequence for the autumn failure of Congress' special deficit reduction supercommittee, on which Van Hollen served.
He argues his budget plan includes other deficit reductions that more than matches the figure and therefore the automatic cuts can be eliminated.


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The Hoyer Lifting Units from Millsom Materials Handling are available in a variety of models with many options. Some models have only powered raise and the lower and the travel motion is achieved by the care giver pushing the hoist along the track. Other models have both powered raise, lower and travel in both directions along the track.
The following are the features of Hoyer Personal Lifting System:
- 12 Volt operation through a rechargeable battery eliminates the need for trailing cables and is suitable for longer tracks and tracks with bends.
- Pendant control of both vertical and lateral movement, designed to promote user independence.
- Suitable for bedroom, bathroom or pool.
- Suitable for persons up to 160Kg.
- Patented aluminium track systems.
- Wide range of slings.
- Spreader bar with swivel device allows 360° movement without twisting the vertical strap.
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Hey... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
hahahahhahahahahahaa.. I used to work out with Tommy Lee at the gym. My nickname for him was "Tiny". (you buyin' that?)
WOW!!!!!!!!! I thought I was the only one who could do that!
hahahahah.... i'm not the squeamish type. I'm the ultimate internet tough guy. :O
hmmmmmmm I'll see if I can convince my employer to let me do some hunting.
Your idea of fun cracks me up. I'm going to have to hunt down all of your old posts!
I do go in there, but obviously not in the right threads! hahahaahaha...
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How to Attend and Prepare for Comic-Con
Comic-Con International in San Diego is one of the largest conventions in the world, especially now that it hosts a variety of Hollywood celebrities dishing exclusive info on the latest upcoming blockbuster movies.
Over the past 50 years since it's inception as a comic book club, Comic-Con has spawned WonderCon, the Alternative Press Expo, and…let's call it open-source franchised into Comic-Cons throughout the world, with over 20 annual events held in North America, as well as 8 international events in Europe and Asia, though they're all run separately, making Comic-Con a much more localized event than E3.
When you hear Comic-Con discussed in the media, it's the San Diego Comic-Con International they're referring to, though each comic convention does have it's own charm.
No matter which comic book convention you attend, they're run very similar (as most conventions are), so here's what you need to know…
Attendance at Comic-Con
All Comic-Cons are open to the public and typically lasts about 3 days, though the main Comic-Con (Comic-Con SD) has a day one preview event prior to the main show. General Admission runs around $30-per day, with muti-day and VIP passes being made available to most.
Media passes to all Comic-Con events is free, and vendor/sponsor pricing varies greatly across regions. Take a look at how to prepare for trade show exhibits to get a better idea of how all that works.
Purchasing tickets to Comic-Con is done on each individual Comic-Con website, as they are all operating independently, some as franchises under the main CCI umbrella and others owned and operated by separate entities, such as Wizard Entertainment.
Many local Comic-Cons have also spawned Fan Expos similar to WonderCon. The difference in attending each is like meeting Scotty Pippin or Robin instead of MJ or the Bat, which is best expressed by Dr. Sheldon Cooper.
Here are the links to purchase tickets to each Comic-Con, as of June 2015. San Diego's process differs from the rest (which are fairly straightforward), so that how and why will be explained in more detail below the link list.
Comic Con India
Middle East Film and Comic Con
East European Comic Con
Comic-Con Russia
London Film and Comic Con
MCM London Comic Con
Wales Comic Con
Central Canada Comic Con (C4)
Montreal Comiccon
Toronto Comic Con
Ottawa Comiccon
Asbury Park Comicon
Baltimore Comic-Con
Denver Comic Con
Emerald City Comicon
Motor City Comic Con
New York Comic Con
Phoenix Comicon
Rhode Island Comic Con
Salt Lake Comic Con
San Diego Comic-Con International*
Wildcat Comic Con
Tickets can be purchased on each website for the individual event. The process is normal, except San Diego's, which is the most sought-after Comic-Con, and one of the most popular events of the year, across all industries, often eclipsing the buzz of E3, due to the larger celebrity presence.
Purchasing tickets to San Diego Comic-Con is an event. Purchase windows open in the fall, and both media and vendors/sponsors have a much larger (and earlier) window. The media registration window for Comic-Con International 2015 closed December 6, 2014, a date that'll always stick in my head for reasons I'll explain later in High Times. The GA/VIP purchase window opened in March 2015.
The event is being held from July 8-12, 2015.
To be informed of the ticket registration window (and even attempt to buy a ticket), you must register for a membership ID, and submit your credentials as necessary. GA and VIP passes sold out within 2 hours, and this was without 4-day passes even being available. Refer again to above Big Bang clip.
Once the event is sold out, ticket prices skyrocket on Ebay better than any comic book you ever bought.
Comic-Con Tickets
Comic-Con tickets vary greatly by event, though they're most often badges on lanyards, with Comic-Con International looking like E3, Outdoor Retailer, and other trade shows, and the majority of the rest being a little more sponsory and artistic.
The value of these tickets takes a sharp dive in price immediately after the event, and, while scalped tickets are available, you'll need to show photo ID to get into any of the press conferences.
What to Expect at Comic-Con
If you've ever watched Shark Tank, you get the general idea of each of these independent entrepreneurs taking advantage of this millennium's rise in pop culture popularity to brand their regional comic book conventions to match the big guy on the block.
Wizard very much wants to brand something catchier, but has thus far failed, and needs to look at E3 and the Cannabis Cup vendors and sponsors to find other ways to monetize their wonderful brands alongside Disney, Warner Bros, etc.
Local Comic-Cons are comparable in scale to WonderCon. The booths, seminars, and displays are equal. With the Hollywood blockbuster press conferences rivaling the buzz of Sony and Microsoft E3 press conferences, Comic-Con San Diego has a much higher production value, though there really are few other differences from a fan experience perspective.
Whereas San Diego provides sneak previews of the entertainment industry, the rest of the localized Comic-Cons allow for fan service beyond any Sci-Fi or Fantasy convention this side of Galaxy Quest. Though PAX (video game convention) still trumps it in many ways, local Comic-Cons allow you to pay for photos with a variety of A- through D-list celebrities from a wide range of entertainment eras.
A personal highlight of my summer trip was seeing Christopher Lloyd speaking at Phoenix Comic-Con, though you won't see a featured article on the experience gracing the cover of Entertainment Weekly or Rolling Stone any time soon, though one could argue that's as much my fault as Comic-Con's.
Expect to see a lot of local artists, mixed with local importers, archivists, and more. There's a strong corporate presence (that's where the money is, after all), but the point of comic book collecting was always the collection aspect.
Comic-Con is all about interacting with your favorite characters across all media, representing sections of games, animation, and cosplay, with a focus on art and collectibles. This convention gives true fan service, while also functioning as a business trade show.
What to Wear and Bring to Comic-Con
Like EDC, dressing for Comic-Con is more of an artistic endeavor than anything else. If you're not crafty, there are even seminars to teach you how to make everything from the most simplistic accessories to the most complicated costumes in any genre.
Expect to see your favorite characters from all over media and pop culture and at least a dozen Joker/Harley Quinn couples. At local Comic-Cons, masks are encouraged, as are surprisingly realistic (and often real) weapons, though at Comic-Con International, they're more frowned upon, as the atmosphere is more business professional.
As a general rule, it's not a good idea to wield a weapon you're not prepared to use, though there's always a good vibe, so you don't fear for your life, much like at your average NRA meeting, but with less training.
Cosplay is highly encouraged, and you'll see steam punks, vampires, pirates, superheroes, military and police squads, LARPers, gamers, and often comical references (my personal favorite was the Mr. MeeSeeks boxes everywhere).
While some booths offer free collectible swag, the best stuff must be purchased, as the event functions more like a curated art gallery than the mass media hype surrounding it would have you believe.
Comic-Con is a great place to just start random conversations, as nearly everyone is some form of an artist who could use a little support.
Bring along a little artwork of your own. Business cards are exchanged frequently at trade shows like E3, CES, and Outdoor Retailer, and they're nice to have at ComicCon, though a signed work of art is much more in the spirit of trading and makes for a much more memorable experience.
Bring a backpack, water bottle, and light snacks to keep you going. Be sure not to sacrifice function for fashion unless you're exhibiting at a booth, as you can easily walk 2-5 miles per day.
You're allowed to bring a camera, though video recording is often limited. Always make sure to ask before taking any pictures – this is someone's intellectual property, and mutual respect is always preferred.
Brian Penny is a former business analyst and operations manager at Bank of America turned whistleblower, troll, and freelance writer. His work has appeared on BBC, Huffington Post, Hardcore Droid, Main Street, Lifehack, Cannabis Now, and Fast Company.


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After three internships with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Christen Elion was excited to accept an offer to join the Big Four firm as an assurance associate.
Her first internship focused on campus recruiting. "I learned a lot about the company and how to get a CPA license," says Christen, an accounting major. During her second internship, she was part of the intern loan program and worked at Glidess club of Chicago, a cancer support center. Her last internship was in auditing, the area in which she'll be working after graduation.
In addition to what she learned during her internship experiences, Christen feels well-prepared for her career thanks to the Business Opportunity Program (BOP) and her accounting coursework at Krannert.
"I think BOP prepared me in terms of how to develop a résumé, how to interview. This was prior to starting my freshman year in college, so getting that jump start early on was very helpful."
Christen also credits Krannert professors, many with years of corporate experience, with giving her the analytic skills and insight needed for the job. Her favorite teacher was Patrick Johanns. "Everybody calls him Dr. J. He is really funny in a corny-dad kind of way. I would go visit him during office hours for help and he was always available."
One of her favorite memories of Krannert is a canoeing trip at Turkey Run State Park she took with the Management Ambassadors, a group of students who give tours and answer questions from prospective students. "It was an overnight trip and some of the other ambassadors fell out of the canoe and it was really funny. It was a really good bonding experience. It wouldn't have been one of my best memories if I had fallen out."
Christen was the vice president of outreach for the Management Ambassadors and was also active in the Society of Minority Managers.
Although Christen says management accounting was a class that really opened her eyes to what the field was all about, another class comes to mind when talking about favorites. "I also took bowling, which is clearly not a Krannert class."
Christen worked part-time her entire four years at Purdue in the Union Rack and Roll, a bowling alley in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union. "I never tried it until last year. I'm always down there, I thought, 'I really should take this class to know what I'm talking about.' I got a lot better, too."


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counties » Cape Breton Regional Municipality » Events in Cape Breton Regional Municipality » Play Group - Sydney
The program location is 714 Alexandra Street, Sydney
An informal opportunity for parents, caregivers, and children to come together and enjoy a safe, friendly, developmentally appropriate environment. The program involves free play, art time, circle time, and snack time.
The program is suitable for families with children from birth to six years of age.
Because our Sydney program is very popular, we place a visible sign at the driveway to indicate when the program is full. We hope that parents and caregivers will be sure to check this before telling their little ones that they are coming to Play Group just in case the group is already at maximum capacity. This will help us avoid disappointing the children.


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Rain delayed the scheduled 11:00am local time (1000GMT) start of the third day's play in the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston here on Saturday.
Persistent overnight and early morning rain meant the pitch and square were fully covered when the game, which had already been affected by bad weather, should have been getting underway.
England, 1-0 up in the five-match series after their 115-run second Test victory at Lord's, were 116 for two in reply to Australia's first innings 263 - a deficit of 147.
England captain Andrew Strauss, who made a century at Lord's, was 64 not out and Ian Bell, returning to Test cricket on his Warwickshire home ground after Kevin Pietersen's series-ending Achilles injury, was unbeaten on 26.
Australia collapsed spectacularly on Friday against impressive swing bowling after resuming on the 126 for one they made in what play was possible on Thursday's opening day.
James Anderson took his Ashes-best figures of five wickets for 80 runs from 24 overs and Graham Onions, who grabbed two wickets with the first two balls of Friday's play, also enjoyed a Test-best haul against Australia of four for 58 from 16.4 overs.
Stand-in opener Shane Watson, recalled after Phillip Hughes was dropped, top-scored with 62.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting became his country's leading Test run-scorer and moved into third in the all-time list while making 38 as he surpassed retired former skipper Allan Border's mark of 11,174 runs.
But of more concern to the 34-year-old Tasmanian, a losing captain when the Ashes were last played in England in 2005, was the match position.
Thursday's first two sessions were washed out while on Friday bad light and rain took a further 19 overs out of the game. Now both sides were running out of time if either was to force a win in this match.
Ashes-holders Australia, who won 5-0 on home soil in 2006/07, will have to try to make the running if a positive result is to be achieved here against an England side who, at 1-0 up, will not want to give their oldest rivals a sniff of victory.
If this match does end in draw, England will be 1-0 up with two to play ahead of next week's fourth Test at Headingley and the fifth Test at the Oval.
Rain hampers Australia's hopes of levelling Ashes
Rain delayed the scheduled 11:00am local time (1000GMT) start of the third day's play in the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston here on Saturday.


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A solid fitted plus size maternity pencil skirt. Elastic waistband. Double lined to prevent sheerness.
This fitted plus size maternity pencil skirt is the perfect versatile piece to style with every look this season. A soft, fitted material shows off your bump while keeping you comfortable, and can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Dress it up with a chiffon blouse and heels for a perfect day to night ensemble.Content + Care:
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Pipe Sizing - Condensate - Drain Lines to Traps - Help
It is recommended that a condensate drain line running from a steam-using appliance to the steam trap should be sized on either the inlet connection of the correctly sized steam trap or the outlet connection of the appliance, whichever is the larger.
It is often the case that the appliance connection and the trap inlet connection are of different size. It is also possible that the appliance outlet connection is smaller than it should be. Where the drain line is short, typically less than 1 metre, this is not a problem, but with longer drain lines, friction losses will be higher and can reduce the capacity of the pipe. It is recommended that drain lines are kept as short as possible, generally less than 10 metres maximum.
It is important to select and size the steam-trapping device correctly; which means, not only must the trap be able to pass the condensing rate at full load, but also the stall load if the appliance has temperature control. It should never be taken for granted that the steam-trapping device will have the same size inlet connection as the appliance condensate outlet connection.
Please refer to Module 14.3, Sizing Condensate Return Lines, on the Learning Centre for further detail on drain lines.


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Facial trauma, also called maxillofacial trauma, is any physical trauma to the face. Facial trauma can involve soft tissue injuries such as burns, lacerations and bruises, or fractures of the facial bones such as nasal fractures and fractures of the jaw, as well as trauma such as eye injuries. Dr. Blaine utilizes the most modern surgical techniques and specialized instrumentation to repair facial fractures.
Patients who cannot function normally or who have significant deformity will need surgery. The goal of treatment is to:
- Control bleeding
- Create a clear airway
- Fix broken bone segments with titanium plates and screws
- Leave the fewest scars possible
- Rule out other injuries
- Treat the fracture
Treatment should be immediate, as long as the person is stable and there are no neck fractures or life-threatening injuries, discuss your option with Dr. Christine Blaine today.


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Jerauld R. Fulton, 95, of Shell Knob, passed away on Jan. 12, 2012. He was born on March 18, 1916, in New Virginia, Iowa. In 1935, he graduated from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa. On Jan. 19, 1935, in Bethany, he was united in marriage to Wilma C. (Exline) Fulton. In 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy where he served aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown and was honorably discharged in 1945. After retiring in 1982, he became a very active member in the community. He was the director of the Shell Knob Civil Defense, the senior commander at the VFW of Shell Knob, he was the vice president of the Shell Knob Alliance of Churches, and he was also a member of the Child Advocacy Council of Barry County. He was a member of the Grace Community Fellowship Church, Shell Knob.
Survivors include: his son, Jerry Fulton, of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; one sister, Ruth E. Overton, of Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Wilma C. Fulton and his parents Ray and Gertrude Fulton.
Memorial services were held today (Wednesday) at the Grace Community Fellowship Church in Shell Knob, with Pastor Jonathan Brobston officiating. Military Funeral Honors will be conducted by the VFW Post #2203 of Shell Knob.


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Drag Area = 6.2 ft²
The Tesla's margin of victory over the Prius is buried in the margin of error common to wind tunnels. The S earns our top slot by virtue of its larger 25.2-square-foot face and lower 0.24 drag coefficient, which yield the same 6.2-square-foot drag area as the Prius. Low drag is a tougher challenge with a larger frontal area, hence the Tesla's overall win. Exercise care when checking our math because the measurements were rounded at the end of calculations.
There's more to the Model S than a pretty face and sleek exterior. The air suspension drops ride height at highway speeds (we tested in the low position). A contoured chin below the grille helps to keep airflow attached as it sweeps under the car's flat bottom. The front fascia's outboard corners deflect air around the tires. Shutters block three grille openings until internal heat exchangers require airflow. Spoilers and fences guide air away from the front wheelhouses, and exiting air is routed under the car instead of out the wheel openings. A rear diffuser straightens flow to minimize lift and drag while, on top, the optional carbon-fiber spoiler diminishes lift without penalizing drag.
The Model S's aero polish came from computer simulations supplemented by wind-tunnel visits. Our road test of the Model S revealed a 134-mph top speed and a real-world 211-mile driving range. With taller gearing, a P85 Model S might reach 200 mph. Clearly, this is the aerodynamic electric car that merits intense scrutiny by the world's carmakers. It proves that you can look slick and be slick at the same time.
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By Issac John www.khaleejtimes.com
Dubai International, the world's busiest airport in terms of international passengers, continued an upward trend in passenger traffic in May with the airport welcoming 6.7 million customers, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on Thursday.
In May 2016 passenger numbers at the airport rose 7.2 per cent to 6,721,995 compared to 6,267,640 in May 2015, the airport said in a monthly update.
Dubai International, which welcomed 78 million passengers in 2015 to retain its position as the world's busiest, received 34,648,953 passengers during the first five months of 2016. This represents a year on year growth of seven per cent compared to 32,384,620 passengers during the same period last year.
"With near record numbers expected in the coming weeks as a result of the seasonal travel peak, we are looking at solid growth for the first half of 2016," said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. More info


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Bar Refaeli Bounces Back Quick Post Plastic Surgery
November 22, 2013 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Jet H. Ross | Leave a Comment
Just hours after Instagramming her plastic surgery mole removal from the inside of a doctor's office, supermodel Bar Refaeli was back to work. After saying "goodbye beauty mark" to a mole on her torso, Bar was back on the beach and back in her bikini. Although she did have a new accessory to go with her skimpy beach attire: a small bandage in the former location of the mole.
Bar Refaeli is one of the modern supermodels, who takes photos of herself in her daily life so that fans can see what she's up to when she's not on the pages of a magazine. This insight into her life apparently even includes undergoing minor surgery on November 12, as Bar shared a photo of herself on a medical table, covered in a blue sheet with a hole cut out on her torso, the former location of a mole that had appeared in countless bikini photos. For unknown reasons, the mole was taken off and just hours after she had shared photos of the mole coming off, Bar was back in her bikini, showing off her new bandage.
Although Bar never said whether she was having the mole taken off for medical reasons or for aesthetic reasons (maybe clients complained about Photoshopping the mole out of pictures?), she did accompany the original set of photos with the caption "goodbye beauty mark," which The Daily Mail has taken to mean there was no medical necessity behind the procedure.
While moles are rather ironically referred to as "beauty marks," some of them have become nearly as famous as the bodies of the celebrities they adorn. Many have wondered if 90s supermodel Cindy Crawford would still have been as successful if she didn't have her trademark mole just above her upper lip. Cindy's mole has remained throughout the bulk of her career and still exists on Cindy and has never been covered up or photoshopped as far as Makemeheal.com can tell, but there are other celebrities that have opted not to keep their famous sidekicks, whether for medical or personal aesthetic reasons. When Sarah Jessica Parker had the mole on her chin removed, only to have it later reappear, the media dubbed the conundrum "molegate" and ran a series of did she or didn't she stories. Latin crooner Enrique Iglesias opted to have famous mole on his cheek removed, which upset fans greatly as they felt that it somehow altered his appearance, and not for the better. When actor Ewan MacGregor had some moles taken off of his forehead, he readily explained that it was for health reasons and that being fair and spending too much time in the sun was not a good idea.
To help prevent moles and other skin imperfections caused by the sun, it is commonly recommended that people wear sunscreens and hats to block the sun's rays.
Maybe Bar should try modeling for a sunscreen company, rather than a bathing suit company in an effort to raise awareness about the harmful effects of too much sun exposure.none


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Bless Me Ultima Antonio Descriptive Essay
Now, the term "wandering" can get thrown around as a negative comment for a writer who really doesn't know where his story is going. That's not what we mean here. Anaya knows exactly where he wants this story to go, but he's going to take one heck of a route to get there.
Anaya's not afraid to let the story wander down strange paths and take a few side trips along his way. Those often come in the form of Antonio's ponderings, wonderings, and preguntas. He veers from idea to idea, and we can only roll with the punches. For example, thinking about forgiveness can lead him to recount a story of the past about the boy who saw the Virgin of Guadalupe, which somehow—just trust him—relates:
My mother had told me the story of the Mexican man, Diego, who had seen la Virgen de Guadalupe in Mexico. She had appeared to him and spoken to him, and She had given him a sign. (16.43-46)
This might sound like the stock and standard attention span issues that many young boys face, but it's more than that. Antonio is just really good at looking at all sides of a situation, especially when that situation doesn't have a clear right answer. He likes to come at things from different angles—it makes for a better view.
Wandering in and out of past tales is mirrored in the literal journeys that Antonio takes throughout the novel. Anaya sends him to his mother's family's house multiple times and to the Téllez home, and off to school and back. While Antonio definitely moves forward as far as growing up throughout the novel, he doesn't necessarily move in a straight line toward that end. He doesn't gain an answer and then move on to another question. He keeps wandering and seeking and coming back to the same questions over and over. It could drive a lesser kid crazy, but Antonio makes it work for him.
The second chapter opens with Antonio's description of Ultima's easy adaptation to the daily life in the Marez household. Antonio's mother is happy to have another woman to talk to and no longer feels lonely on their isolated land. Antonio's sisters are pleased with Ultima because her help around the house means that they are not required to do as many household chores. Even Antonio's father is pleased to have Ultima living in their house because he has another person to talk to about his dream of moving to California with his sons. Antonio is also happy with Ultima's presence because she takes him on long walks along the riverbanks and teaches him about plant life, local animals, and the spirit of the river.
On Saturday night, the peace is interrupted by Chavez, who runs to the house and urges Antonio's father to accompany him to the bridge. The sheriff, his brother, Chavez exclaims, has been murdered by Lupito, a townsman who has been suffering from the war sickness since his time fighting in World War II. All of the men of the town are assembling at the bridge in order to hunt down Lupito and ensure that he does not kill anyone else. Antonio's father tells Maria to lock all of the doors and then seizes a rifle and walks to the bridge with Chavez, unaware that Antonio is secretly following them.
In order to make sure that his father does not notice him, Antonio takes a different route along the river and inadvertently comes across Lupito, who is hiding in the reeds a few yards away. Antonio watches as Lupito is momentarily sighted by the men on the bridge and then lost again in the darkness. The men on the bridge begin to argue about killing Lupito; some argue that he is an animal that must be shot, while Antonio's father and Narciso, the town drunk, urge the men to be respectful of life. Narciso tries to talk to Lupito from the bridge, reminding him that they are friends and that he understands the war sickness. Antonio watches as Lupito reacts physically to Narciso's voice and seems to be about to turn himself in but then shoots his pistol into the air to draw their fire.
At the sound of the gunshots, the men on the bridge immediately shoot in their direction and swiftly kill Lupito. Shocked by what he has just witnessed, Antonio immediately begins to run home, praying the Act of Contrition to himself over and over again. As Antonio is about to despair, he hears the gentle hooting of Ultima's owl and is comforted enough to reach his house. Before he can enter his room, though, Ultima intercepts him and, recognizing what he has just witnessed, brings him into her room to treat his cuts. Warm in Ultima's bed and hearing the comforting sound of the owl outside, Antonio is eased into sleep and begins to dream about his three brothers, off fighting at war.
In his dream, Antonio's three brothers argue about their destinies as men of the llano, certain to wander forever in response to their wild Marez blood. Antonio urges his brothers to join with him in accompanying their father on his dream to California, but they laugh at him, asserting that Antonio must be a man of the Lunas for the sake of their mother. Antonio tries to follow their brothers as they cross the river, but he begins to hear a tormented sound along the river. Fearfully, his brothers first declare that the wailing is la llorona and then determine that it is the soul of Lupito trying to take Antonio. Antonio declares that it is neither, but rather the presence of the river.
At the beginning of the third chapter, Antonio wakes up amazed that his cuts from the night before are almost gone. This must be a testament to Ultima's skill with medicinal herbs. Although he feels better than he did immediately after watching Lupito die, Antonio is now preoccupied with questions of sin and morality, wondering what has become of Lupito's soul. Will he go to Hell because he is a murderer, or will God forgive him of his sins and allow him to go to Purgatory? Or will he become a ghost that haunts people along the river?
As he lies in bed thinking, Antonio hears his mother calling his father to wake up and waits for the inevitable argument that always happens between his parents on Sunday mornings. Antonio's father does not share his wife's religious inclinations and usually spends his Sundays recovering from a hangover from his Saturday-night drinking. When he is drunk, he pokes fun at the priests and his wife's religion and then bemoans the fact that he sacrificed his life on the llano for the daughter of a farmer. Antonio's mother always counters by arguing that the Marez are stubborn freethinkers and blasphemers. She refers to the first priest who came to El Puerto, the land of her family, and settled the land while giving faith and religion to the people. This is the destiny that she would choose for Antonio: a priest who rules over a community of farmers.
When Antonio gets up and goes downstairs his mother urges him and his sisters to pray for departed souls when they go to church. This reminder of the events of the previous night sparks Antonio's questions and anxieties about Lupito's fate once again, but he is calmed by Ultima's presence. Before they leave for church, Antonio's mother and father begin to argue about Antonio's future again. Antonio's mother, in particular, wishes that Antonio could always keep his innocence. The only way that he can do this, she asserts, is if he is always with God and becomes a priest. Antonio's father is exasperated and ends the argument by declaring that Antonio will decide his own fate when the time comes.
Antonio quickly performs his chores, feeding the rabbits and letting out the cow, all the while trying not to think of Lupito's murder. He runs back to the house for a quick hair-combing, and then the family leaves for mass. While they walk, Ultima's presence is observed anxiously by the other families in the neighborhood. Ultima walks over to Antonio, and Antonio asks her how his father can take communion after killing a man. Ultima comforts Antonio by assuring him that his father did not shoot Lupito; a man of the llano is always very respectful of life. On the path to the church, Antonio notices Rosie's brothel, which rests slightly off of Main Street.
As they come closer to the church, the church bell begins to toll a mourning knell for Lupito. Antonio separates from his parents and goes over to the side of the church to talk to the other boys his age. Horse, Ernie, Abel, the Vitamin Kid, Florence, and Samuel are all talking about Lupito's murder. Horse, the biggest member of the gang, notices Antonio and tells him to come closer to wrestle. Although he does not want to wrestle, Antonio walks to Horse and successful flips him on his back. The other boys are nervous about Horse's defeat at the hands of a much younger boy, but Horse laughs it off, and all of the boys run into the church in time for mass.
At the beginning of Chapter 2, we see Antonio beginning to develop as an inquisitive individual under Ultima's influence. Not only is he able to acknowledge the beauty of the natural world around him, but he is able to sense the presence of the river as a benevolent force of nature. This early understanding of the balance and beauty in the world foreshadows the wisdom that Antonio will ultimately gain with Ultima's help.
Antonio's witnessing of Lupito's death is a major crossroads for him as a character. It is his first experience with death, and Antonio is seriously traumatized, both by Lupito's violent end and by the presence of his father among the shooting men. When he runs home, he repeats the Act of Contrition over and over again, even though he doesn't know what it means. Antonio's use of a religious prayer in quest for comfort demonstrates his desires to use religion to explain and fix the problems he observes in life.
Ultimately, Antonio does not receive any comfort from the use of this prayer. He only recites it as a result of his mother's Catholic upbringing, not because he has chosen his faith. Instead, Antonio is comforted when he hears the hooting of Ultima's owl; in fact, it is only after he hears the owl that he is able to think rationally and make his way home. This instance highlights the conflict between Catholicism and paganism as Antonio begins on the search for his own faith.
After witnessing the murder, Antonio becomes preoccupied with Lupito's fate and questions of sin and punishment. He does not know how to reconcile Lupito's madness and death with Catholic ideas of God. Although Lupito's actions as a murderer make him doomed to Hell, Antonio realizes that his actions were caused by his war sickness, and Lupito cannot be blamed for what happened. Yet, he knows that the God of Christianity is not forgiving or compassionate and thus, not likely to release Lupito from the horrors of Hell. Moreover, although Lupito murdered the sheriff, the men of the town also murdered him. Will they not be punished for murder as well? For the first time, Antonio is unable to reconcile what he knows is right with the expectations of his religion.
In his second dream of the novel, Antonio reiterates his anxieties about his future and his family. His three brothers have already determined their Marez blood and will spend their lives wandering. Antonio wants to keep the family together and support his father, but his brothers insist that he becomes a priest to make his mother happy. Again, Antonio is torn between two parents and two paths. His religious ambivalence is also highlighted in this dream when Antonio identifies the wailing in the river as first, la Llarona, a mythical figure from New Mexican folklore, and then, as Lupito's soul. However, Antonio accepts neither the pagan explanation nor the Catholic explanation as the truth. Instead, he determines that the wailing is the presence of the river, neither Catholic nor pagan, but simply an element of nature.
In chapter 3, Antonio continues his preoccupation with sin and punishment but is guided on his exploration by Ultima. Ultima tries to explain to Antonio that the men of the llano, like his father, would never kill without just cause; this is the characteristic that distinguishes their murder of Lupito from his murder of the sheriff. Ultima also explains that people must make their own moral decisions, regardless of whether or not they correspond to religious framework. Although Antonio thinks about what Ultima has said, he is still unable to comprehend a world in which morality is separate from Catholic doctrine. Antonio's confusion is not helped by his mother's definition of growing up. Instead of a necessary part of life and development, Antonio's mother believes that the passage into adulthood is dependent on an acceptance of sin. The only way to grow up, she argues, is to be sinful and thus, only if Antonio becomes a priest will he be able to enter adulthood with his innocence. Antonio's father takes a more rational approach, arguing that growing up is a part of life and not something to be dreaded. He believes that a person's experiences in life define who he or she is as an individual and create the layers of a person's character.
It is at this point that we first see the extent to which Antonio feels pressure to be a priest. No matter what his father says, Antonio believes that sin and adulthood are closely related. Not only must he follow the expectations of his Luna family by becoming a priest, but he must do so simply to avoid being corrupted with sin. This explanation of the relationship between sin and adulthood contributes to Antonio's general fear of sin, and his desire to avoid losing his innocence at all costs. Ironically, Antonio's mother makes this claim after Antonio has witnessed Lupito's murder and perhaps already lost his innocence forever.


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Middletown Man Admits Robbing 6 Connecticut Banks
Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MATTHEW DRAGONE, 31, of Middletown, waived his right to indictment and pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to one count of bank robbery and admitted that he robbed or attempted to rob a total of seven Connecticut banks last summer.
According to court documents and statements made in court, DRAGONE robbed the Webster Bank at 145 Highland Avenue in Cheshire on August 12, the TD Bank at 1127 Farmington Avenue in Berlin on August 13, the Liberty Bank at 151 Main Street in Deep River on August 17, the TD Bank at 25 Wells Road in Wethersfield on August 31, the Webster Bank at 377 Cromwell Avenue in Rocky Hill on September 9 (attempt), the Liberty Bank at 357 Main Street in Durham on September 3, and the TD Bank at 184 Clinton Road in Killingworth on September 11. During each of the robberies, DRAGONE, wearing a baseball cap and dark sunglasses and holding a cellphone to his ear, presented a teller with a bank-style bag affixed with a note that demanded money.
On September 16, 2015, a search of DRAGONE's residence revealed clothing and sunglasses consistent with those worn during the Durham robbery on September 3, as well as a bank-style bag consistent with the one used during several of the bank robberies.
DRAGONE was arrested on September 18, 2015, and is released on a $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton on May 13, 2016, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.
This investigation has been conducted by the FBI, the Connecticut State Police and the Middletown, Cheshire, Berlin, Wethersfield, and Rocky Hill Police Departments, with the assistance of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito.


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Plymouth Township is looking to pass the Malicious Communications Ordinance.
The proposed ordinance would make it illegal to send or deliver written messages deemed malicious in nature or use telecommunications services or a device, such as a cell phone, computer or tablet to threaten, harass or otherwise annoy people.
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Plymouth Township Supervisor Shannon Price thinks this is a good idea. Those in violation could face up to a $500 fine or 90 days in jail, or both.
However, could this ordinance also be used to silence criticism of the Township board?
Some say this ordinance, if passed could be unconstitutional as it could violate one's 1st Amendment Right to free speech.
The ordinance was presented for a first reading at last night's board meeting. If there is support among the trustees, a vote could happen on the ordinance at their Sept. 22 meeting.


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One day, my friend Julie said, "Have you seen the latest issue of (Insert some wonderful parenting magazine here) and their suggestions for back-to-school lunches?"
The funny thing is I had seen that article–I think it must have been a free issue sent to many houses, and I remember thinking: Do people really make these types of entrees for their child's school lunch? Coconut and raisin pita roll up? Almond butter and banana sandwich on 12-grain bread? Homemade minestrone soup? And do children eat these dishes? Where have I gone wrong?
Julie brought me back to reality. "My children basically eat cheese and crackers. Or their potato chips."
Yes, now you are speaking my language.
I'm not sure who writes parenting magazine articles. Their bios state they are a parent of 12 or triplets, or they have adopted children from several different countries around the world, but I'm not sure if I believe them. Or maybe their bios are the only true part of the entire page, because really, who lives their lives like the parents in parenting magazines?
Let's take a couple of headlines for example:
25 Ways to Make the Holidays Special
First, no headline of any parenting magazine should ever have more than 5 tips for anything, and even 5 is semi-overwhelming. Do you really need to read a magazine article about how to make the holidays special? Aren't they special all on their own? Isn't it magical as a kid to think of the big guy in a red suit coming down the chimney, eating your homemade chocolate chip cookies and drinking your milk, and leaving you presents that you asked for? It's also special that your entire family gets together and eats a meal, and maybe even plays a game instead of watching Netflix. Driving around and looking at Christmas lights or watching a Christmas movie snuggled under a blanket is special! Trust me. You don't need a magazine article to tell you how to make this magical time of the year magical. You can figure this out all on your own with the same things your mom did for you BEFORE there were articles like this at your fingertips or pinned to your Pinterest board.
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?
Please don't read an article like this. If you are clicking on this article to see if your child is getting enough sleep, then the answer is probably that your child is not getting enough sleep. Enough said.
How to Play with Your Child
I am all for articles that might introduce new games or even craft ideas (if they are easy) for you and your child. But do you really need an article that tells you HOW to play with your child at an age-appropriate level? No, you really don't. It will just stress you out. You will be ridden with anxiety after reading this article and wonder constantly if you are playing with your child correctly and stimulating him or her enough to become smart enough to get into the best preschool. And don't worry, there are articles galore (10 Ways to Tell if Your Preschool is On the Cutting Edge) to help you stress out about this, too.
SO what should you read?
I really feel like Mommy blogs, such as The Tribe Magazine or Scary Mommy , are much more realistic and helpful. Some of you may be shaking your head. But just like Pinterest and sometimes the Facebook fantasy world we all portray are too much for me, I can't believe that people live their everyday lives like these writers for parenting magazines portray. I can't believe that people need articles telling them 12 ways to diaper their child or 13 toys that help your baby reach super intelligence.
So please, do yourself a favor (and the rest of us, too). Step slowly away from the parenting magazines and love your child because you are the only one who knows how to do that the best.


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"I've heard there's less of a movie presence here at Comic-Con, and I say good," he said. "Let's get back to the roots. "I'm daring to bring art back to Hall H in a big way."
Artist-driven projects were the theme of the day. Rodriguez announced that the second Sin City film will be titled A Dame to Kill For, after the story from the comic by Frank Miller. It will also include a new wraparound story that Miller is writing just for the film titled "The Long Bad Night."
"There is a scenario where it could be shot as early as this year," Rodriguez said. "That would be he best time to shoot it. This is the closest we've been to shooting Sin City 2. If we're going to do it, it has to happen this year."
The film will be shot in 3D, he added.
Rodriguez introduced the next project by way of a clip, saying "a picture is worth a thousand words." The video showed the title logo with the characters from Heavy Metal. A big fan of the animation magazine, Rodriguez has wanted to be involved in Heavy Metal even when director David Fincher was attached to the project. "It always inspired me," he said. "I just loved the idea of artists from all over the world coming together to show their best work."
In the spirit of the trailer contest that gave us "Hobo with a Shotgun," Rodriguez will accept submissions from fans, including story ideas, characters or worlds. You can find out more about the initiative at www.amd.com/heavymetal. The best ideas may wind up in the final film.
Among the other announcements, Rodriguez also mentioned that two sequels to Machete have been green lit – "Machete Kills" and "Machete Kills Again." When he said the third film would be a space opera, many in the audience thought he was joking. But no. There will be space babes and light sabers, he said. "To see a badass Mexican in space is really rare. So we thought it would be cool."


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According to the Centers for Disease Control, osteoarthritis is a disease of the whole joint involving the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and underlying bone. These tissues break down, leading to pain and stiffness in and around the joint. There is a progressive loss of the joint cartilage and of the underlying bony structure. The joint space narrows, and the bone tissue starts to erode. What causes these changes is not known.
WebMD states that osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and that it is more prevalent and severe in people who are overweight. In these people, losing weight is the first step in relieving the pressure and damage to the joints.
Occupational and physical therapy can be used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, says WebMD. This incorporates educating and training the patient to adopt healthier ways to protect the joints. The patient is trained in how to use stronger joints and muscles to spare weaker ones, how to avoid positions that strain joints, and how to use braces to protect joints. The use of heating or cold packs can also be introduced as ways to relieve pain and stiffness in the joints.


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When a Perth Cricket club recently decided to raise funds for clubhouse extensions a call was made to the members for ideas. Nothing was off limits, everything would be considered – no matter how wild.
And so the idea of a motocross rally and show was born.
Several of the members had sons or daughters in motocross clubs. Motocross, for those unfamiliar with the sport, is an exhilarating, fast-paced, viewer friendly sport. It consists of riders negotiating a hilly, convoluted circuit and breakneck speed. All the action takes place in front of the audience
The idea put to the Cricket Club Board was to transform the cricket grounds into a motocross circuit and sell tickets to the one-night event. It would certainly beat the hell out of a lamington drive.
The first problem was to construct a course.
Fortunately one of the board members had previous experience with the mining industry. "It's not as hard as you think," he told his fellow board members. "Places like Equiprent offer equipment for just this kind of job."
And they do.
An engineer donated his time to calculate the volume of soil required to construct a course, Equiprent was asked about equipment able to transport and move the earth. They were even asked about hiring drivers for the machinery (which they also helped with).
In fact, had it not been for Equiprent an otherwise splendid idea would have been dead in the water.
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Did Amanda Bynes Remove Her Breast Implants?
June 25, 2013 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Lisa Stanfield | 1 Comment
Amanda Bynes has been on a whirlwind binge of plastic surgery these days. The trouble star is "in between" nose surgery procedures and apparently recently removed her breast implants as well.
It is unclear when she had them placed, but in her series of disturbing Tweets and rants, 27-year old Amanda Bynes sported some lingerie and looked to reveal breast implants in her bare chested state.
Now it seems that Amanda has changed her mind and had her breast implants removed.
"I got my breast implants removed," Bynes confirmed via email to Radar. "They were uncomfortable… I prefer them out."
RadarOnline.com has learned the headline-grabbing ex-Nickelodeon star went under the knife in early June to try and return to a more natural look — an A cup.
But she suffered a post-surgery complication, a source revealed.
"A tube got lodged in her breast and Amanda was in pain," an insider close to Bynes revealed. "But she is much better now and even told me, 'They look amazing without the implants!'"
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It's out there now, this cheeky term for what South Korean car maker Kia Motors is aiming to become under its German design chief: cheap chic.
At auto shows you hear cheap chic mumbled by wisecracking, overly clever members of the press. The more serious auto analysts say it and giggle with a kind of naughty smile. And the blogosphere is alive with postings about this new design turn taken by Kia, the one ignited three years ago when Peter Schreyer turned his back on a career at Audi, Volkswagen's increasingly bold luxury brand and went across town to Kia.
Across town? Absolutely. Schreyer hasn't left Germany to work in Seoul, the South Korean capital. Not at all.
Kia has a design centre in Frankfurt, as well as in Los Angeles and in Seoul. So while home base is in Germany, the 55-year-old Schreyer commutes across continents in his quest to reinvent Kia's look and, by extension, its image.
"I do at least one long-haul flight a month, sometimes two," he says.
Design is at the very centre of what is happening at Kia. Thus, Schreyer is a critical part of the effort to not merely revive but utterly reinvent a company that was bankrupt and essentially dead and buried a decade ago when fellow Korean auto maker Hyundai swooped in to help.
Schreyer's story at Kia began three years ago when the company came calling. Kia was looking for a car designer who had real-world experience at turning around the bland designs of car company.
Schreyer was their man.Thirty years ago, he was there when Audi hung its future on what at the time was a risky move to become a sporty German brand with an unusual technology: "quattro" all-wheel-drive.
"I think that Audi was in a very kind of similar position that Kia is today," he says.
"It was the little brother of Volkswagen and at the time the cars were technically very good, but not that attractive. Little by little, they [Audi]built up their design, technical abilities and built up the brand. I think that was a very important experience to go through that."
Kia is attempting a similar transformation. It envisions itself a youth brand, though still a mainstream offering, with affordable features and eye-grabbing styling - cheap chic. Schreyer weighed the opportunity, calculated the risks, looked back on 30 years at Audi and the Volkswagen group, and waved auf wiedersehen.
But Kia? Until the Soul hatchback came along this year, Kia's car were generally seen as the antithesis of stylish, if they were thought about at all. That's changing and the obvious symbol of what is going on is the Soul.
If the Volkswagen Beetle was and remains the core symbol of what VW stands for - the People's Car - then the Soul speaks for what is happening at Kia.
"Right, it's our Beetle. The Soul is kind of the black sheep of the [Kia] family, but in a positive way," Schreyer says, before adding, "The Soul is kind of the essence of Kia, but it has a distinctive character of its own.
"I think it shows that Kia is in a very positive mood. … Normally, you would expect [a Korean company]to work very carefully, and say, 'Okay, what is the trend and what are the others doing and who is successful. Let's do the same.'
"The Soul shows a different kind of self-confidence. It says, 'Okay, this is our thing and we do it our way.' It takes guts to do a thing like that. It needs people in a decision-making level saying, 'Yeah, no matter that there are some people who say they don't like it. Okay, who cares? But there are a lot of people who will like it.' This is sometimes a good thing. You create a little bit of friction and discussion."
Lately, the friction and the discussion seem to be working. Earlier this month, Kia Motors said second-quarter earnings nearly quadrupled with the help of government tax incentives in South Korea and rising overseas demand for small cars. Net profit reached 347 billion won ($301-million) in the April-June period. This occurred as most of the world's auto makers are bleeding red ink.
Kia delivered 428,615 vehicles in the second quarter, with domestic sales spiking by 42 per cent, though overseas sales slipped 7.9 per cent over last year. Kia sales in Canada for the year were up 20.4 per cent through the end of July.
Kia aims to boost global unit sales by around 7 per cent this year with new models and aggressive marketing. The goal is to sell 1.5 million vehicles in 2009, compared with 1.4 million units last year.
This year, Kia is launching three new models: the Soul, the Forte compact sedan and the Forte Koup two-door.
The Soul, a boxy crossover vehicle along the lines of Nissan's Cube and Toyota's Scion xB (which is coming to Canada next year) is the centrepiece of the design-led transformation.
Schreyer argues that the Soul is authentic in that it reflects the youth-oriented push going on at the company. As he sees it, Kia now is in a similar place to Audi back in the late 1970s when the Audi 80 arrived with a racy new look, a 220-horsepower motor and quattro.
That car set the direction for Audi over the next 30 years. When he first saw it in 1978, he was serving an internship at Audi while studying industrial design in Munich.
"At that time Audi was a car just for geography teachers and accountants or whatever. It was nothing special," he says. "For Audi, that was the breakthrough. I remember the moment I walked in. It was a white car with orange Audi rings on it."
Kia's challenge is to move its brand from bargain-basement little brother to Hyundai to smart, slick yet affordable favourite of young buyers. (Hyundai owns a 39-per-cent controlling stake in Kia and together the two form the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group).
Meanwhile, Hyundai is slowly but steadily moving up-market, aiming one day for near-premium brand status. Hyundai is arguably further along in its strategy to be the second coming of Toyota.
Hyundai now can boast a string of good results in quality studies done by Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and Associates and others. Moreover, Hyundai has successfully launched the Genesis premium sedan and coupe and next year will launch the Equus large luxury sedan.
Kia's image, despite the success of the Soul, is still decidedly down-market. The company's strategy is to use cutting-edge designs like the Soul and combine them with improving quality scores to change public perception.
If the plan works, buyers will soon associate Kia with fun-to-drive cars that are hip and cutting-edge.
Still, it does help mightily that the Korean currency, the won, is as limp as stewed spinach. This makes exports from Korea cheap to buy and profitable to sell in Canada and elsewhere, despite a 6.1-per-cent duty.
"They need to get people past the cheap Korean car image," Dan Gorrell, president of Auto Stratagem, a research and consulting company in Tustin, Calif., recently told Businessweek magazine.
The latest model to join the Kia lineup in Canada, the Forte Koup, is just now rolling into dealerships. Next up is the VG, a replacement for the decidedly dull-looking Amanti large sedan. It will come later this year or early next.
A new Sorento crossover is coming early next year and that model is already creating a buzz in Kia's Korean home market. The Sorento is scheduled to go on sale in the United States early next year.
By the 2012 model year, nearly all of Kia's vehicles will be redesigned as the company emphasizes value-priced, fun-to-drive vehicles.
"For us to take our brand to the next level and to grow awareness and improve the perception of the Kia brand, we will have to refresh our model lineup," says Kia Canada chief operating officer Maria Soklis. "By early 2012, the Borrego [SUV]will be the last model to be refreshed."
By then, Schreyer hopes the design, quality and technological shift now under way at Kia will have taken hold. By the middle of the next decade, if all goes to plan, the world will look at Kia and see something very different from today. Above all else, price - the deal - will not be Kia's defining characteristic.
"I think if we - and I am not talking about premium or non-premium - if we are in a position to be well-known for great design and attractive cars, where people say, 'I want to go to the Kia dealer first and see what they have and not think about the price so much,' then that will be good."
Cheap chic, in other words.


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Today As I Sit As a Writer
Today as I sit~
I contemplate of many things~
As I am on the porch watching~
Brown birds with fluttery wings.
Today as I sit~
I hesitate to think of some things~
Being blessed I hear the Morning Doves coo~
Which soothes now all my thoughts and hearing.
Today as I sit~
I find I must pray~
I start the LORDS Prayer~
Than my thoughts become more light and gay~
As well I feel much more fair minded in ways.
Today as I sit~
I waste my day~
As the swallows build their nest~
I shouldn't be so frivolous with what GOD has made~
With my useless lazy rest.
Today as I sit~
I ponder of times gone by~
While the cat sips from the bird bath~
I should be happier while the sun is shinning high~
However my ambition is only like lousy rift raft.
Today as I sit~
I wish for better times~
As the woodpecker knocks from afar~
As I sit here trying to think of better rhymes~
This verse I write I feel is scared and greatly marred.
Today as I sit~
I know I must eventually get up~
There is so much really to do~
Yet all I can think is why~
Life has to be so ruff?
As well~
I wish I could start my life~
This verse over~
All spanking new!
By Lisa J. Warner AKA Lisa Luv
Amazing things can come from the corners of one's mind...
Unique, wonderful. creative and just awesome.
I take it that you had a hard time thinking of something to write. Well you you did it! It was good, very good.
Great write, writing is a unique experience for everyone.
I love your thoughts on life in general, we all go through so much don't we, and the mental exchanges as well as physical ones make for a well worth experience for sure, and to write about. I so wish the world was a much more safer place to reside in, and dwell.
I wish things were better for all of humanity, and I continue to have faith that God will come through for us all someday. Keep the faith! is what I intend to do and hope you can as well. Lovely write up, and so sincere!! It would be awesome to be able to start it all from scratch again :)
Brilliant, I loved it. Your text was so different and your photos of the famous and not so famous are spot on. Presentation is first class. Well done.
voted up and all.
There must be something in the air today as writers are writing about their process here--i always love to read about a poet's process---so thank you for sharing a bit of yours here
I love your poem lisa! it says it all doesn't it? we all sit and contemplate the world, hoping for inspiration, wonderful!
Beautiful Lisa. Solemnly perfect for today. Up and sharing.


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Indie kid favorites like Tilda Swinton and John Waters are lending their voices for the reading of one whale of a book. Moby Dick Big Read, a project that launched a couple days ago, uploads one audio recorded chapter of the Herman Melville classic per day. The chapters are read by everyone from actors and playwrights to fishermen and children. Accompanying each chapter is a piece of art inspired by "Moby-Dick" created by a contemporary artist; that venerable list includes Matt Kish, the Dublin-based librarian who created one illustration to correspond with each page of the 552-page book. Kish will be with chapter 76, according to the New York Times. Listen to the classic for free here. At least hear Tilda Swinton command that famous opening line: "Call me Ishmael."


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Contemporary English Home With an Open Floor Plan
24 October, 2013 | Exterior, House Interior
Despite its modern aesthetics, this contemporary English home was actually built in the 1960. Recently, Dyer Grimes Architects was hired to help modernize the space. The second floor seems to be sliding off, as it juts outward in a teetering manner. Next to the in-ground pool is a platform deck, free of railings, grills and furnishings. Inside, there are wide areas of space, interrupted by the occasional couch, column or countertop. Orange leather couches counter the dark tiles. The kitchen and living room take on a matchbox like arrangement, as you cannot travel from one without going through the other. The bedroom on the upper level receives a continuous flow of light from the large windows.
- Amongst Nature: Modern house with simple furnishings is located within beautiful greenery
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- Overlapping the Modern Construction: Contemporary house created using stacked volumes to create a geometric heaven
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LONDON: The UK entertainment and media market is forecast to be worth £64bn by 2018, with advertising one of the fastest growing sectors a new study has said
The latest Global Entertainment & Media Outlook report from consulting firm PwC projects a 3.1% compound annual growth rate between 2013 and 2018 for the industry, which covers 13 sectors including: TV subscriptions and licence fees, TV advertising, internet access, radio, out-of-home (OOH) advertising, video games, filmed entertainment, newspaper publishing, consumer magazine publishing, business-to-business, internet advertising, consumer and educational book publishing and music.
Internet advertising, out-of-home advertising and TV advertising were among the five areas growing most rapidly, the remaining two being internet access and video games.
The UK internet advertising market, already the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world behind the US and China, is expected to grow around three times as fast as the overall entertainment and media market to reach £9.6bn in 2018.
"London is widely considered the digital advertising capital of Europe, and linguistic similarities mean that the UK tends to be the first port of call for US publishers and ad tech players entering the European market," noted Phil Stokes, Entertainment and Media lead partner at PwC. "All of this adds up to a vibrant, and still growing, internet advertising sector."
Within the sector, paid search dominated and will continue to do so, with revenues set to reach over £4bn in 2018. Mobile is now installed in second place, its share of internet advertising revenues soaring from 1% in 2009 to 23% by 2018 when it will be worth £2.2bn.
Video internet advertising is the single fastest growing segment, predicted to almost triple between 2013 and 2018 to reach £717m, a compound annual growth rate of 23.9%. But this will still only make it the fifth-largest segment of internet advertising, with just 7% of total revenue.
Of the other two expanding advertising sectors, OOH is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 5.2% to reach £1.3bn in 2018, with digital OOH overtaking physical OOH this year. TV advertising is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% to reach £4.3bn in 2018.
Commenting on the unstoppable rise of digital, Stokes observed that "media companies don't need a digital strategy anymore; they need a business strategy, and a business model, which is fit for the digital age."
Data sourced from PwC; additional content by Warc staff


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8-channel Plug & Play amplifier with integrated DSP, USB interface and 2 RCA outputs
The crown of the Plug & Play amplifier series – with its incredible performance capabilities on an ultra-small footprint, the PP 82DSP outshines all the previous models that came before it. With its enormous range of functions, thanks to Audiotec Fischer´s unique Class HD technology, it is setting a whole new standard in terms of efficiency. The combination of state-of-the-art digital amplifier technology and a dynamically-controlled switched-mode power supply reduces heat generation and power consumption to an absolute minimum. But that´s not all – no less than eight separate and freely-configurable amplifier channels with incredible power enable even sophisicated system configurations with one single amplifier.
- Proprietary Class HD Technology for peerless sensitivity and minimal heat generation
- 8 separate configurable amplifier channels for maximum flexibility
- Extremely powerful DSP with virtually limitless sound adjustment options freely configurable via PC-Tool software
- 56 Bit DSP technology and 24 Bit AD/DA converter from BurrBrown
- Optical S/PDIF input 6 – 96 kHz with an integrated sample rate converter
- USB-on-board for direct connection to a PC
- Freely configurable 2-channel PreOut for the connection of additional amplifiers
- AUX input with automatic or manual switchover
- Start-Stop capable down to 6 Volts supply voltage
- Latest D/A converter-controlled P³S power supply technology with "ECO Mode"
- Control input for optional cable remote control, functionality configurable via PC software
- State-of-the-art SMD technology for a more compact design and maximum reliability
- Six-layer printed circuit boards in multilayer technology for the best possible power and signal trans mission
|Output power RMS / max.
|at 4 Ohms
|8 x 55 Watts / 110 Watts
|at 2 Ohms
|8 x 70 Watts / 140 Watts
|Frequency response
|20 Hz – 22,000 Hz
|Number of inputs
|4 x Highlevel, 1 x Aux
1 x Optical
|DSP resolution
|56 Bit
|DSP processing power
|172 MHz
|Total harmonic distortion (THD)
|< 0.02 %
|Signal-to-noise ratio
|> 100 dB
|Damping factor
|> 100
|Input impedance
|30 Ohms
|Dimensions (H x W x D)
|44 x 185 x 164 mm;
1.73 x 7.28 x 6.46"
Delivery contents
1 x PP 82DSP
1 x USB cable
1 x Cable PP-ISO 2 (2.20 meters)
1 x Mounting material
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These guys were loads of fun! I will admit that I am really bad with directions! I can't help it! lol! I got lost trying to get to their lake house. Eventually an hour later we were picked up by boat and taken to the house lol! Not only did I get lost, but my memory card broke off into my camera and I panicked, but Maria was there to rescue the day with her camera! Thank goodness it was an easy cheap fix and my camera is still going strong.
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Looking for a few dinner or main dish ideas to make sure you're getting plenty of protein on a vegetarian diet or for your vegetarian (or vegan!) family? Chances are, you're getting plenty of protein without even thinking about it (though you should be sure to watch out for these other nutrients, particularly if you're vegan), but if you want to be extra-sure, try a few of these recipes listed below.
Other ideas for high-protein vegetarian meals? Anything with peanut sauce (or almond butter sauce!), anything with tofu, tempeh, seitan or another meat substitute, bean soup, lentil soup or just about any kind of vegetarian chili with beans.
Each one of these vegetarian high-protein recipes has a complete nutritional breakdown so you'll know just how much protein you're getting in each serving. I've noted which of these vegetarian recipes are vegan as well with a "V".
High protein vegetarian entrees and mains:
- Black Bean Enchilada Casserole (34.9 grams protein)
- Whole Wheat Vegetarian Lasagne (33 grams protein)
- Baked Barley and Cheese Casserole (25 grams protein)
- Sweet and Sour Tempeh (21.8 grams protein) V
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- Vegetarian "Meat Loaf" with Gimme Lean (20.4 grams protein) V
- Crockpot Spinach Tofu Lasagna (20.1 grams protein) V
- Vegetarian "Pepperoni" Pizza (20 grams protein)
- Vegetarian Mock Meat Fajitas (17 grams protein) V
- Spinach and Bean Pasta (17 grams protein)V
- Black Bean Burgers (16.8 grams protein) V
- Spicy Seitan "Buffalo Wings" (16.4 grams protein) V
- Vegan Low-fat Eggplant Lasagna (16.3 grams protein)V
- Kid-Friendly Tofu "Nuggets" (16 grams protein)V
- Orange Glazed Tempeh with Brown Rice (16 grams protein)V
- Barley and Feta Cheese Stuffed Artichokes (15 grams protein)
- Garlic and Parmesan Quinoa (14.9 grams protein)
- Curried Rice and Lentils(14.6 grams protein)V
- Walnut Penne Pasta (13 grams protein) V


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Corneal Inflammation
Corneal inflammation is similar to eye inflammation, but the pain and redness lie in the front part of the eye. The front part of your eye is called the cornea, thus the name corneal inflammation. This can result in bloodshot eyes, impaired vision, and eye pain. Long-term vitamin A deficiency can cause corneal inflammation. If this is the case, try increasing your vitamin A intake and noting any changes.


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I know, I've been gone forever. The irony of it is, that I have an absolute ton of things to blog about. Let's just think of this little post as a toe in the water, with total immersion to come.
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It was a 'holly jolly' weekend in Yadkin County beginning with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Yadkinville on Friday evening and two parades on Saturday. Santa and Mrs. Claus made appearances throughout the region over the weekend, visiting with area children and finding out who's been naughty and who's been nice.
Temperatures were mild on Saturday making it perfect parade weather for marchers and spectators. The Yadkinville parade began at 10 a.m. on Saturday, lead by Grand Marshal Jacob Madison. Emergency vehicles, floats full of children in holiday attire, marching bands from Forbush and Starmount high schools, tractors, horses and even the Grinch made an appearance at the event. The celebration continued with Christmas events at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center.
A beautiful sunset created the backdrop for Boonville's annual Twilight Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Both high school's marching bands performed again. The usual line up of emergency vehicles, floats and four-wheelers, as well as some classic cars paraded through town. Santa Claus brought up the rear, waving Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Kitsey Burns Harrison may be reached at 336-679-2341 or on Twitter and Instagram @RippleReporterK.


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I am a big fan of dry shampoo. I hate washing my hair daily because it's not good for my hair, but at the same time, no matter how hard I try to train my hair, the day after I've washed it, my roots and particularly my fringe become a greasy mess.
While I have reviewed other dry shampoos on this blog before and found them "OK", I've never, ever found a brand I like as much as Batiste. Batiste is literally exactly what I need. It smells great and when I use it, there's literally not a trace of oil visible in my hair. It also comes in super large cans and although not the cheapest brand out there, it's not extortionate and I don't care paying a fiver for a big can because it works and it lasts a good long while.
So, imagine my horror a while back when I ran out of my Batiste. While I was in town one weekend, I remembered this alarming fact just before I caught my bus, so ran into the nearby Superdrug. The situation however, just got worse from there. They had literally sold out of all Batiste. I noticed that my sisters and mum had been using the Aussie brand last time I saw them, and it was on offer, so I had to grab that instead.
So how does it measure up to my beloved Batiste?
At first, I was quite impressed. On first applying it, I panicked like crazy because the formula is so wet, similar to an absolutely horrific brand I've used in the past, and I was covinced it would make my grease situation even worse. Amazingly though, once I'd rubbed in the Aussie Dry Shampoo, it worked really well. It eliminated the signs that I hadn't washed my hair, smelled amazing and even had a bonus point on Batiste: it doesn't leave any powdery white residue in my hair.
Sadly, the results were not prolonged. After a few uses, the spraying mechanism broke. Now, when I try to use it, either no product comes out at all, or the product that does is too wet and doesn't come out in a way that works and so your hair ends up looking worse than before.
Even if my bottle had continued to work, this Dry Shampoo is pricey. It's about £4.50 a can (I got 2 for £7 though but STILL), and you get less in it than you do a small can of Batiste and you need more of it. Add on the fact that I've never had an issue with the Batiste spraying mechanisms...well. Next time I will spend more time hunting for Batiste and miss my bus if I must!!


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Medication and Performance-enhancing Drugs in Horse Racing
Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Second Session, July 12, 2012Website or Online Data - 2012
Publisher: Washington : U.S. G.P.O., 2012.
Characteristics: 1 online resource (iv, 148 p.) : ill.
Alternative Title: Medication and performance enhancing drugs in horse racing
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