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"On Compromise and Being Compromised in A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Valparaiso University, Christ College Symposium on "What is Justice?"
January 13, 2016
Mellon Visiting Assistant Professorship, Vanderbilt University (2011-12)
Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis (2010-11)
Research Assistantship, University of Manitoba Institute for the Humanities (2010)
Huntington Library Short-term Fellowship (2009)
B.A.Hons. (2001), M.A. (2002), Ph.D. (2011), University of Toronto
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Early modern dramatic and non-dramatic literature; early modern legal culture and literature; Shakespeare and law; law and literature
The Shakespeare Association of America's J. Leeds Barroll Dissertation Prize (2011)
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"Shakespeare's Living Law: Theatrical, Lyrical, and Legal Practice." Literature Compass 12.6 (2015): 249-261.
"The Ensnared Subject and the General Pardon Statute in Late Elizabethan Literature." Taking Exception to the Law: Materializing Injustice in Early Modern English Literature. Ed. Don Beecher et al. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2015. 100-119.
"The Winter's Tale and the Oracle of the Law." English Literary History 78.3 (2011): 557-584.
"Legal Reform and 2 Henry IV." The Oxford Handbook of English Law and Literature, 1500-1700. Ed. Lorna Hutson and Bradin Cormack. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Projected publication date: 2015.
"Punitive and Preventive Justice in Measure for Measure." Shakespeare and Judgment. Ed. Kevin Curran. Edinburgh: University of Edinburgh Press. Projected publication date: 2015.
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We had our first (minor) snow fall here in Philly yesterday, but it was just enough to cause some serious traffic delays for the commute home. Once I got home, I didn't feel much like cooking dinner and thought I'd just heat up some canned soup when I remembered that I had Le Veneziane Gluten-Free Ditalini in the cabinet that I'd been meaning to try.
Ditalini soup is one of the few recipes my mom makes that I can successfully duplicate, mostly because it's super easy to make. It's perfect for snowy days, sick days, or really, any day. All you need is some gluten-free Ditalini pasta, chicken broth (make sure it's gluten-free!), carrots, celery, and an assortment of your favorite spices.
I pulled out my ingredients and got started on the soup, which takes about 15-20 minutes to make, depending on how quick you can wash and cut your carrots and celery. I boiled the Ditalini until they were almost ready, but still slightly undercooked (after roughly 6-7 minutes). I tossed them back in the pot, added the chicken broth and my thin cuts of celery and carrots and brought it to a boil. (You can either pre-cook the carrots and celery, or if you cut them thin enough, they'll soften up in the broth fairly quickly.) Since I like my Ditalini soup to have a kick to it, I added some Cayenne pepper (I usually use red pepper flakes, but we were out of them), garlic powder and black pepper.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) July 11, 2014
Dr. Linda Hughes, a leading South Florida interventional and vascular radiologist, will be featured on a cutting-edge medicine and science show airing throughout July on BECON Television (WBEC-TV).
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In Dr. Hughes' segment, "Big Scars, Long Recuperation Have Changed with Interventional Radiology", she discusses the latest developments in minimally invasive interventional radiology procedures. Dr. Hughes is joined by several other distinguished doctors and healthcare experts who also share cutting-edge initiatives and unravel mysteries, seeking cures and medical innovations.
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Dr. Hughes joined North Broward Radiologists to develop the Vascular and Interventional Radiology program at Imperial Point Medical Center for Broward Health. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding the most cutting-edge technologies. She has expertise in a number of areas including uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, angioplasty, stent placement, and thrombolysis for peripheral vascular disease, hemodialysis access management, TIPSS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt), endovenous vein laser treatment, vertebroplasty and a number of interventional oncology procedures such as biopsy, port placement, chemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation. She is a member of a number of local and national societies, including the Fort Lauderdale Surgical Society, and is a past President of the South Florida Vascular and Interventional Radiology Society.
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North Broward Radiologists is a highly experienced, Board-certified group of physicians providing professional diagnostic imaging services in South Florida. Founded in 1969, the group specializes in providing a full range of diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional radiology procedures, as well as teleradiology interpretative services.
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BECON broadcasts educational and instructional programs on BECON-TV (WBEC-TV), an FCC licensed station, owned and operated by the School Board of Broward County, Florida, to air noncommercial, educational programming throughout South Florida. WBEC-TV broadcasts on channels 63 on AT&T U-verse, Direct TV, dish Network, and channel 19 on Comcast.


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Concha Y Toro is one of the worlds largest producers of wine (and the largest in South America) located in Chile with vineyards south of Santiago. Tourists flock to the Concha Y Toro winery just south of Santiago (a great day trip to get out of the city)! You can see my travel babble on my visit to their winery HERE.
Concha Y Toro's Sunrise Label's are promoted as wines located in a growing region where they receive 300 days of sun per year, allowing winemakers to craft expressive, deep and lush wines.
"The lush Cabernet Sauvignon is the result of the warm and dry summer conditions in the Central Valley that provides our grapes with depth and richness. Sheltered between the coastal range and the Andes Mountains, the vineyards enjoy cool night-time temperatures that add to the refined character."
The bottle is a well balanced red wine with juicy blackberry flavours and hints of cassis, chocolate, dry plums and a touch of vanilla.
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We designed a trillion dollar bill for Avaaz.org and 350.org, whose joint petitions have garnered over a million signatures asking governments to stop subsidizing fossil fuels and instead invest in green climate solutions.
From Avaaz.org's Facebook page: Members of Avaaz and 350 unfurl a giant trillion dollar bill at iconic Copacabana beach. We're asking world leaders at the Rio+20 Summit to end the trillion dollars governments hand out in fossil fuel subsidies each year and turn this money green instead.
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Membros da Avaaz e 350 abrem uma nota enorme de 1 trilhão de dólares na praia de Copacabana, no Rio de Janeiro, pedindo aos líderes mundiais na Rio+20 que acabem com os subdsídios aos combustíveis fósseis e invistam este valor em energia limpa e desenvolvimento sustentável.
Today (June 18) is the #endfossilfuelsubsidies Twitterstorm -- join in!
The unfurling was included on Brazilian National TV (excerpt below):
A write-up on the Guardian Environment blog: Campaigners demand an end to $1tn fossil fuel subsidies
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With the help of our liquor store, it's easy to find your favorite imported and domestic wine so you can enjoy a glass whenever you wish.
No matter what brand you like, you're sure to find it at Daggett's Liquors. We even carry delicious champagne for those special moments.
Become a master mixologist when you visit Daggett's Liquors for our selection of liqueurs and spirits. Whether you need a bottle of gin or several liters to make a Long Island iced tea, you can find everything you need to mix your favorite cocktails.
Keep your fridge stocked to the brim with your favorite local craft brews, as well as domestic and imported beer, when you stop by Daggett's Liquors. At our store, we carry a large selection of the best beers so you can always have a chilled beverage on hand.
For 26 years, people throughout the Mid-Cape area have made our liquor store in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, their source for wine, spirits, and beer. Let the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Daggett's Liquors help you find everything you need to keep your bar stocked.
Since our family-owned-and-operated liquor store was established in 1987, we have made it a point to carry a large selection of quality brands at affordable prices. With the largest selection in Mid Cape Cod and the most affordable prices, you'll see why our customers keep coming back.


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- AMENDMENT1. H.Amdt.83 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Description: Amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 114-49 and numbered 3 was offered as the Republican Study Committee substitute. Amends Bill: H.Con.Res.27 Sponsor: Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (Offered 03/25/2015) Latest Action: 03/25/15 On agreeing to the Stutzman amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 132 - 294 (Roll no. 138). (All Actions)
- AMENDMENT2. H.Amdt.704 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Description: Amendment reduces GPO funding by $4,946,140.80 and apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Amends Bill: H.R.2551 Sponsor: Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (Offered 07/21/2011) Latest Action: 07/22/11 On agreeing to the Stutzman amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 194 (Roll no. 625). (consideration: CR H5384-5385) (All Actions)


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Klamath Public Employees Federal Credit Union (KPEFCU) of Klamath Falls, Oregon has been in operation for more than 65 years, currently from 2 locations. It is considered a primarily government employee common bond.
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In prehistoric times, people learned by doing — active learning. Through the years, as people settled down and built communities and education became democratized, people discussed scrolls and manuscripts in classes. Thus began the lecture-based model of learning – and the fall of active learning, according to D. Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., Director of Research […]


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Farkle is a small but fun PC version of a medieval dice game of the same name. The objective is to score points by rolling combinations of dice, until one player scores over the 'game' score. Each player starts his/her/its turn by rolling all six dice. From this roll, any/all of the scoring possibilities my be 'held', and the remainder rolled again. If all six of the dice become 'held', then all six may be rolled. This continues until the player decides to keep the points gathered so far and pass the dice to the next player, or until no scoring combinations are rolled (ie. Farkle). Any points for that turn when a player decides to stop rolling are added to the score. Any points for that turn when a player farkles, however, are lost. The only cavaet is that a player cannot pass the dice until he/she/it has at least 500 pts. This means the game requires a combination of strategy and luck about how far you should press your luck. This small Windows version is a good implementation, although no computer AI has been implimented yet. It's fun as a solo game or against another friend, though :) If you enjoy dice games or puzzle games in general, give Farkle a look.
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Ever since the Genesis in 1977 NIDCO Herbal Heritage has been making a constant effort to provide the common man with high quality medicines and Herbal products. Our moto is to promote Ayurveda, one of the oldest forms of medicine to mankind, all over the world. We at NIDCO are sincerely doing our bit to provide our highly valued customers with the purest form of the nature at all times.
Prano Flax (India) Pvt. Ltd., with its manufacturing facilities in Jaipur, is a pioneering company in the field of processing Flaxseeds in India. Flaxseed is an immensely nutritious super food that health professionals around the world recommend for a variety of benefits. It is the richest source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids.
With over 20 years of experience in edible oil industry, Prano Flax was established in 2005 with the aim to produce and market world‐class flaxseed products backed by knowledge and research under the brand name ‐ "Health 1st". We developed our own cold‐pressed technology to successfully handle the highly sensitive Omega 3 essential fatty acid.
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In this Texas Law Review article, authors Samuel Issacharoff and Pamela S. Karlan explain how campaign finance "reform" proposals often go awry. According to Issacharoff and Karlan, it doesn't take an Einstein to discern a First Law of Political Thermodynamics – the desire for political power cannot be destroyed, but at most, channeled into different forms […]
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Buckley v. Valeo: A Landmark of Political Freedom
In this article, Joel M. Gora examines the much debated Supreme Court decision in Buckley v. Valeo, which, in legitimizing money spent to influence elections as a constitutionally protected form of speech, upheld a bevy of speech-stifling campaign finance regulations, including federal limits on campaign contributions to candidates. In his analysis, Gora notes that the effect of these contribution limits has been to aid the incumbency advantage in elections. In addition, Gora finds fault with the failure to raise federal contribution limits since they were originally enacted then-25 years prior, completely neglecting inflationary market trends. This article continues by extensively highlighting the manner in which campaign finance laws have consistently failed to achieve their goals. Since its publication in 1999, Gora has concluded that the easing of restrictions on political parties is the best route to a more efficient and effective political system. Furthermore, although he offers support for a moderated system of taxpayer financed campaigns in this article, Gora has since reversed his opinion and no longer supports taxpayer financed elections due to their ineffective and partially unconstitutional nature. Nevertheless, this powerful review of the Buckley v. Valeo decision illuminates the negative consequences it has had on political participation in American elections.
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The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld the unfair dismissal claim of three former employees of Toll who resigned after they misappropriated work uniforms, finding that a dismissal had occurred despite the letters of resignation tendered and ordering the employees be reinstated and compensated for lost remuneration.
Implications for employers
When dealing with employee misconduct, employers should be mindful of the available disciplinary options. While employers may wish to take a strong stance on misconduct and "send a message" to other employees, any response taken must be proportionate to the alleged misbehaviour.
Employers should also be mindful of the relationship between employees and their apparent advocates. In this case, the union representative did not accurately represent the interests of its members by advocating the benefits of resignation, and this was a key reason they were found not to have resigned.
On 6 October 2014, in the course of their shift working as dockhands, three Toll employees discovered a partially open cardboard box, containing a number of employee uniforms. The employees removed several items of clothing (two Toll vests, a Toll jacket and a Toll beanie) and this removal was captured on CCTV footage. One of the employees wore an item of clothing removed from the box when leaving the site that day; the employees also attended work the next day wearing the appropriated uniform clothing.
Toll became aware of the misappropriation and commenced investigative and disciplinary procedures. Through an organiser the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) made a proposal to Toll for an agreement allowing the employees to resign their employment (without first consulting the employees). After a meeting with Toll management, the employees met with the TWU organiser and wrote their letters of resignation on paper supplied by the TWU organiser in the words dictated by him. During this meeting, the TWU organiser was dismissive of the employees' ability to continue in their employment, informing them that Toll intended to sack them and "call the coppers". Upon receipt by Toll of the employees' letters of resignation, the employees were provided termination pay statements and escorted from the premises.
The employees alleged that they had been dismissed, despite their letters of resignation, and that the dismissal was unfair.
The FWC found that the employees had been forced to resign their employment because of the course of conduct engaged in by Toll, even with the involvement of the union representative, and that this was accordingly a dismissal within the meaning of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act).
In coming to this decision, the FWC considered a range of factors including the lack of prior poor performance or disciplinary action for misconduct of any kind by the employees, that the TWU organiser strongly advocated both to Toll and to the employees that resignation was the best option, that it was suggested that their resignation would preclude police involvement and dismissal, that access to and availability of work clothing was often "informal" and the employees' intentions appeared to be honest (as manifested by the fact that they wore the clothing during their work at Toll in full view of Toll's personnel and surveillance system).
The FWC referred to Victorian Association for the Teaching of English Inc v Debra De Laps[2014] FWCFB 613 (de Laps) and its approval of the statements in O'Meara v Stanley Works Pty Ltd (O'Meara) that:
In determining whether a termination is at the initiative of the employer an objective analysis of the employer's conduct is required to determine whether it was of such a nature that resignation was the probable result…
The FWC then turned to whether the dismissal was unfair, and concluded that it was as there was no "valid reason" for dismissal. The FWC took into account the circumstances of the case, particularly that the items in question were work clothing, that the clothing was worn at work, that the box in question was partially open, and addressed to their place of work (albeit to a specific person) as well as the circumstances in which work attire was usually provided. The FWC noted that as the actions could not appropriately be described as dishonest, and could not be characterised as theft, the ground upon which a dismissal would have been based was not valid. The FWC further rejected that appropriating clothing for work, without following the proper procedure, was a valid ground for dismissal because of the genuine belief, held by the employees, in the availability of the clothing for their work.
The FWC further found that the termination was harsh. It was considered that even had there been a valid reason for the dismissal, the employees' conduct would more properly be characterised as a failure to follow the required procedure for acquiring uniform work clothing. Dismissal was, accordingly, disproportionate where a warning was not issued. Relevantly, the FWC drew attention to the applicable enterprise agreement which required counselling services be provided in situations of unacceptable performance (though not in situations of "gross misconduct warranting summary dismissal").
The FWC therefore considered reinstatement to be the appropriate remedy. The FWC did not accept Toll's submission that reinstatement was inappropriate because they no longer had "trust and confidence" in the employees, finding that trust and confidence had not been undermined to the degree necessary to deny reinstatement. The FWC further ordered that Toll make payment for lost remuneration to the two employees who had not been able to subsequently find work (but not to the third employee who had found work four weeks after he was dismissed). The FWC ordered this amount be reduced to 75% of what they would otherwise have received (less any income earned) due to the circumstances.
Amiatu v Toll Ipec Pty Ltd [2015] FWC 3924 (11 June 2015)


text: Ok. i was going to ask if i could hook up a power amp to my already existing head, And the new bass player "Bass Gear" told me i could, by hooking it up to my head out,,, or in. If i added a 1000 watt carvin power amp (PA style) and i had a 350 watt head, i would have 1350 watts. right? or just the 1000? no way am i getting a 1000 watt power amp, I just used that figure. Anything i need to know when hooking up a power amp to my head?


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I had organised for a skip bin to be dropped off on the Wednesday, so took Wednesday and Thursday off so H could help me fill it with rubbish from the garage. I'd specifically asked for one that was big enough for a an old double mattress. Well, what turned up was in no way big enough for a double mattress, so I was not best pleased. However, we managed to fill it with nearly all the extraneous stuff in the garage. Old poisons, paint or other liquids were prohibited, so they'll have to be ditched later. I have no idea how to ditch the mattress as it's too big for either car.
While going through stuff in the garage I came across a box of blue glass items, (glasses, dishes, vases, etc) given to me years ago. I put them up for sale on TradeMe. I also listed some chicken wire and a bird cage. There were old tools I'll give away as well as a brazier. I'm not sure what to do with two old trunks used to transport goods from England to New Zealand…
The rest of the sunny day was spent in the garden – weeding and mowing the lawn.
On Thursday just after I had breakfast, two builders turned up to replace the damaged ceiling tile. I'd let them know I would be home but hadn't heard anything back. They were quick and efficient (which is why I used them again after they did a great job with the sunroom). They discovered two ants' nests in the roof which they removed and sprayed. Hopefully that will ease our ant problem a little. He advised an ant bomb in the roof area. The ceiling panel isn't exactly the same as the old (now no longer produced) panel but he said some matt white paint would disguise it ok. Guess who now has to paint the whole ceiling. Sigh.
More sunshine, so I did more washing and weeding. I sat and read for a while and it actually got quite hot. The tui was singing so it was just wonderful to be outside soaking it all up.
So a good couple of days with lots achieved. I've even had a bid on the bird cage and some interest in the chicken wire.


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2009: Nissan GT-R: My dog has fleas
December 22, 2008
The Skyline R35 is absolutely thrilling to drive -- each and every time I get behind the wheel. My friends who were lucky enough to get rides in it marveled at the explosive acceleration and amazing handling. One remarked that the acceleration produced a pressure feeling in his chest. Another said a downhill grade was like being on a roller-coaster. They were all howling like kids on Christmas day. But there's a downside to this pup: it attracts fleas.
Nearly everywhere I went, some guy wanted to race or look at the car from behind at a range of one meter as I negotiated traffic. Two guys wanted to race me on Sunset...in a Nissan Titan! No thanks -- me and my passengers only laughed with disdain.
Myself and a few friends also took the GT-R into the canyons above Malibu (The 'Bu to you surfer dudes). It was there where we picked up some fleas (shown in the pic.) These pinheads (five cars in all) tailgated me for quite some time, eventually passing me (due to my moderate pace) by crossing the double-yellow line at ridiculous speed. Uncool. And illegal. Fortunately, no one got hurt -- this time.
Unwanted attention -- yeah, the Skyline gets that in spades.
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We live in a world surrounded by harmful pollutants, artificial additives, and lots of oxidative elements. At times, it can seem to be almost impossible to escape them and live a healthy life. So, what can you do to eradicate those toxins from your body and live a healthier lifestyle? Well, you could take advantage of a tea detox regime.
I am always wary of advocating a detox that requires you to consume a simple liquid ingredient, but today I am going to let you know about the trusty tea detox. The reason I wanted to write about it today, is that it is one of those rare little things that actually works.
We have all heard about the fantastic health benefits a tea detox can have on the body, and that is something that you can use in your fight against oxidants and free radicals. The best tea detox is absolutely bursting with body-boosting go goodness and performing a tea detox is as simple as it is effective.
Throughout the day, toxins build up in our bodies. These come from a whole host of sources, ranging from the very food and drink we consume, to the air we live and breathe in every day. These toxins slowly start to grow in numbers and can have many negative effects on the body. Studies have shown that living or working near a busy street has the same effect as the pollutants found in a single cigarette every 48 minutes.
If you live on the main street, then this is the same as smoking more than a whole box of cigarettes each day. We are all aware of the dangers cigarettes pose to our health, from debilitating health conditions to many different types of cancers. There are ways to remove these toxins through, and it is via a chemical process with the anti-oxidants found in a tea detox.
Now, not every tea detox is equal in potency, but all types do offer a certain level of protection for the body. Black tea is the most common, and it contains high levels of tannins. Tannins are chemical compounds which give tea its bitter taste when over-brewed. Next, there is green tea. Green tea is possibly the most famous of all teas when it comes to health benefits. White teas are the most potent of all teas and contain the highest concentrations of anti-oxidants.
There is also a tea known as Red Bush, which produces a rich and earthy amber cup of tea. Red leaf is between black and green tea for antioxidant content. A tea detox is slightly different from normal tea, as it has extra added ingredients such as blends of herbs, spices, and fiber. Most detox tea is designed to help relieve the oxidative stress of the liver, which is the main cleansing organ of the body.
The better the condition of the liver, the better it can work at removing toxins from your blood. A tea detox or 'Teatox' will also help speed up your metabolism, thus allowing your body to burn body fat more effectively. The catechins and fiber content found in detox tea is also great for improving your digestive health, and good digestive health leads to better absorption of vitamins and minerals. Another benefit of detox tea is its caffeine content.
In the past, caffeine was thought of as something that was not very good for the body. However, recent studies have discovered it to be beneficial for the body and those who consume it, are less likely to suffer from certain cancers, type II diabetes, strokes, and dementia. Sure, you can get your caffeine from a cup of coffee, but you would be missing out on all of the benefits a tea detox offers up.
There are not many things I would recommend for detoxing, especially if it encourages you to live on a liquid only diet for several weeks at a time. Luckily, a detox tea plan is fitted around your normal eating routines, and as long as you take care about what you are putting into your body, it can be a fantastic way to cleanse your body from toxins. A normal cup of tea is beneficial for your body, but a detox tea is like rocket fuel for the system and powers you back to balanced health in no time at all.


text: One of the great things about Lorde is that she's a serious young pop star who seems to have the ideas and tastes of a serious young person. Case in point: Her Twitter bio is a Bright Eyes quote, "No, I am not singing for you." Conor Oberst also counts himself as a Lorde admirer, and he, like her, started putting out records as a teenager. The New York Times had the bright idea to get them together for a conversation. They still haven't met, but in the phone conversation, there's something sweet about the way they gush over each other. Lorde to Oberst: "The way you express emotion as a songwriter, it's, like, childlike. It's fierce and honest and intense, and you're kind of defying people to say that they didn't feel the same way as you. Everyone has those feelings that they don't quite want to admit, but which you do, in songwriting." Oberst to Lorde: "You can have this amazing pop anthem that the whole world's going to sing, and you can still communicate solid, concrete ideas and paint this very vivid picture of lost teenagers in this faraway place." The whole thing is really nice, and you can read it here.


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Forsberg won't return to NHL this year
Forsberg's agent Don Baizley has begun advising NHL teams that Forsberg doesn't have enough confidence in his wonky foot to commit to a return to the league this season.
''The prospect of Peter having enough confidence in the foot-skate issue to commit to being able to play in the NHL this season isn't where it needs to be at this moment,'' Baizley told TSN. ''As a result, teams are being told it is unlikely he will be able to commit to return to the NHL this season.''
The five-time All-Star played in 57 games in 2006-07 with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators last season, posting 13 goals and 55 points. He was dealt to the Predators at the trade deadline for Scottie Upshall, Ryan Parent and first and third-round draft picks in 2007.
Prior to the trade, Forsberg was limited to 40 games with the Flyers because of a lingering foot injury, but still managed to register 11 goals and 40 points. He has been slowed by injuries over the last few seasons, undergoing surgery on both ankles last summer.
Forsberg was originally drafted sixth overall by the Flyers in the 1991 Entry Draft. He was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in 1992 as part of a blockbuster deal that saw Philadelphia acquire centre Eric Lindros.
In his first NHL season, Forsberg won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie, scoring 50 points in 47 games.
In ten seasons with the Nordiques and Avalanche, he recorded 216 goals and 741 points. He won the Stanley Cup twice with the Avalanche (1996 and 2001) and won the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 2003 when he recorded 106 points in 75 games.
In August of 2005, Forsberg returned to the team that drafted him when he signed a two-year $11.5-million contract with the Flyers.
The six-foot, 205-pound centre has played in 697 regular-season games over his 12-year career, recording 248 goals and 871 points.
He is also a veteran of international play, having represented Sweden at four Winter Olympics (1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006) - winning gold twice. He's played in five World Championships (1992, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2004), two World Cups (1996 and 2004), and two World Junior Championships (1992 and 1993).
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Philadelphia Refuse Management can be found at Palmetto St 4009. The following is offered: Garbage Services. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Philadelphia there are 20 other Garbage Services. An overview can be found here.
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The story of the gate-crashing Salahis was with us for the duration of the holiday, given top billing at every major paper and half-heartedly justified by the pretense of their presence as a "security issue." The commentary was predictable because we'd seen the same when balloon boy descended from the attic. We created the Salahis. This is our culture of attention-seeking. The Salahis aren't outliers, they are what we have become. Etc, etc, and so forth.
This line of argument has always seemed to me unpersuasive. Of course we're going to notice the tiny minority of fame addicts more than we notice the vast majority of people who lack interest in publicly humiliating themselves; getting noticed is the point. Yes, fame-seekers now have more stages on which to perform their dysfunction. But that doesn't mean that there are more exhibitionists among us than there once were, or that every life is now a public life. Kids who grow up on Facebook are going to be relatively practiced at drawing boundaries; if anyone knows where the line is, it's the people who have always had to make the choice between privacy and public revelation. I don't care if Penelope Trunk wants to tweet her miscarriage , but that kind of openness does not seem to be the norm.
The Heenes and the Salahis aren't uncomfortable to watch because they epitomize some ugly new aspect of American culture. They're painful to watch because they're desperate to be liked, and it's awkward to encounter that level of neediness in other people.


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Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has commended the Veivueti Co-Operative Limited for their commitment to establishing their own taxi base services.
Launching the Veivueti Co-Operative Limited new taxi base, the Prime Minister said that the drivers can be satisfied and proud of their initiative which should be a model for those wanting to start their own business.
"You haven't waited for government or someone else to suggest an idea or come up with a plan," PM Bainimarama said. "You've done it yourselves."
Veivueti Taxis Chairman, Lepani Matea in thanking the Prime Minister for launching their new taxi base said that the co-operative included drivers who worked hard to achieve their dream of having a fully fledged taxi company.
"We have invited the head of government today to show him the culmination of our hard work and sheer determination," Mr Matea said.
60 year old Taxi driver, Parama Nand said that he joined the co-operative in 2011 after facing problems from a local taxi base that he was driving for.
"Before I used to face a lot of problems with the other drivers so I decided to join Veivueti after the chairman offered to assist me," Mr Nand said.
"I don't have any regrets since then and I enjoy driving here and being a member of this co-operative, all the drivers treat me like their own brother."
The new taxi base features an office, a drivers' lounge and a wide screen for tracking the GPS system that will soon be installed in the Nausori based cars.
Established in March 2011 with 11 cars, the co-operative to date has 48 taxis and 1 mini bus.


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Willow Smith Pens Letter To Tupac: "I Know You Are Alive"
Inside that whipping little head of Willow Smith's is the belief that rapper Tupac is still alive.
The daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett shared a letter she recently penned to her favorite rapper. In the love note, she writes, "Can you come back so me and mommy can be happy!"
Willow's mother was known to have a close relationship with the hip hop lyricist.
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Mormon Mobile Phone Apps Have Strong Roots in Volunteer Work
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Conference Follow Up
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Ok, it was rad to watch conference but I missed the Priesthood session because of work, how do I watch it now? Well look no further then the LDS Video Podcast Channel on Roku. Rather then sitting in front of my computer I can just watch it on TV while sitting in front of my…
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The church is testing out the Western Digital Media player. I think it's a nice Idea fro buildings with no internet connection. Check out the article. http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/60592/Church-uses-technology-to-send-messages-to-far-corners-of-the-world.html
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If any of you are streaming video geeks like me, this is another one to check out. With your paid Amazon Prime membership, $79 per year, you get free access to some 5,000 videos on demand from Amazon. So fro roughly $6.50 a month you get a few more videos to stream plus free 2…
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The September issue of WIRED magazine had an article Hosted by Joel McHale, it was all about ditching cable or satellite in exchange for streaming media via the internet. First off, let me say there are many ways to do this, in this post I plan on discussing the way I did it. It started…
LDS Apps, Android Users – LDS Priesthood Ordinances
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While looking into apps made by the Church, I also found a few that we just made by members. LDS Priesthood Ordinances is one of those notable apps. It's like having the little white handbook on your phone, Well the parts that you would use after your mission. All the ordinances you could possibly do are…
Mormons Made Simple
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Back in the old Mormoncast days I was asked to check out a website called Mormons Made Simple. My show ended before I had time to cover this really ingenious idea. Basically, Doug the creator of the site made simply animated videos to explain things in simple terms about the church and our beliefs. For example. . . For…
LDS Apps, Android Users – LDS Tools
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My last review was on the Gospel Library app for Android. The Church did a fantastic job with it and true to form brought us another awesome app. LDS Tools, and I am not talking about those guys that play basketball every week in the cultural hall… (sorry guys) LDS Tools is a powerful way…
LDS Apps, Android Users – Gospel Library
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Ok folks, here is the skinny, there are some real nice Android phone/tab apps for you all to consider. The first one I am going to review is Gospel Library. This app was created by the Church, well members of the church. It has a fantastic interface and did I mention it's FREE?!?! The official…
Amazon Mom
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No, I'm not talking about giant women… I'm talking about self reliance, well no I'm not talking about that either. What I am getting at is saving some more cash in these financially difficult times. I recently found on Amazon.com a service called Amazon Mom. If you are familiar with "Amazon Prime" this service is very similar except for the…


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text: Artist: Apathy Album: Baptism By Fire Song: Buggin' Out Typed by: firstname.lastname@example.com [Verse One] As I inhale in this smoke, it's so potent I'm chokin' I'm chill but at jail, I realize that I'm open My actions are slowin', my eyes become slanted I'm laughin' but growin' inside me is panic I push it back, keep my feet firm on this planet I'll master my high if I just understand it It's sweatin' my palms and I can't feel my arms I'm crazy numb from my feet up to my cranium I'm sit-sittin' up, get-gettin' up, drink-drinkin' down then spittin' up I don't don't even know how much time when by since we lit it up This is the reason I stopped puffin' trees And I'm freakin' out feels like my mouth isn't breathin' My heart is racin' Pulmonating People are talkin' but what are they saying? I don't care, I can admit it As soon as I lit it, I shouldn't of hit it [Verse Two] I'm so fucking paranoid, right now I hate it It's probably some slay shit but I think they laced it And who's to be trusted? It might not be dusted I don't know who rolled it, but still I just puffed it I'm buggin' the fuck out This has to be wet Cause everything now has this glassy effect I'm mal-ma-malfunctioning, breaking down again (Yo, Ap chill the FUCK out) I got to lay down again Wishin' I never inhaled it, I'm hearin' shit Scared of shit Sounds like I'm speaking in Arabic Every second I'm bugging out, I get a grip, I'll never smoke this shit So potent, approaching the point where I might flip I'm slowly relaxin', they told me this happens When people who smoke loose control of their actions I am so fucked up Not feelin' this, chill with this son I'm simply not built for this


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Google Nexus 5 White Cheap Vodafone Contract Deals
Recently released on O2, Orange, T-Mobile and EE networks, the Google Nexus 5 White has also been launched on Vodafone contract deals in the UK, joining the original Black edition Nexus 5 and sharing all of the same great features.
White Google Nexus 5 Vodafone Contract Deals
The cheapest of these Google Nexus 5 White Vodafone Deals which offers a free phone is just £21 per month and includes 100 minutes, unlimited text messaging and 100MB of data to use each month!
Google Nexus 5 Lowdown
If you never know where life is going to take you next, you want a handset that will adapt to anything and everything. Introducing the Google Nexus 5, the smart new phone made to capture moments that matter. As the lightest, thinnest Nexus device to date, it makes for the perfect companion whatever you get up to, with features that are both intuitive and adaptable.
Some moments are just too good to miss, and with the Google Nexus 5 you can be sure you'll enjoy them forever. Thanks to an 8 megapixel camera complete with optical image stabilisation, you can immortalise that iconic event with the mere press of a button, day or night. It's a phone with a view, too, and the stunning full HD display means you can relive everything in the very best quality.
Getting things done quickly isn't always easy, but it will be with the Google Nexus 5 on hand. Whatever your task, the powerful 2.2GHz quad-core processor will get you there in excellent time, leaving you free for the important things. And, with the fully customisable and ultra intuitive Android KitKat on hand, you can make these things the centre of your world with no fuss at all.


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Understanding Web Statistics
Do "hits" really matter? What can you trust in your site's statistics?
The following articles and Websites provide insight into how site statistics can be used to your benefit. Looking at trends over time is the best approach for properly analyzing Website statistics.
• What Is a Server Log? from Wikipedia.
• Tracking the Growth of a Site from Jakob Nielsen (old, but still relevant).
• Conversion University from Google Analytics. Learn about marketing and content optimization, and read Web analytics tips from industry experts.
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(For the last time, I don't know where any WMD's are, and would appreciate if you stopped asking me questions taken from Chael's Twitter account.)
For those of you who still think the life of a UFC champion is little more than punching dudes and collecting a paycheck, it might sadden you to see this behind-the-scenes video of Jon Jones' day at ESPN studios, which contained no less than a hundred and fifteen interviews over the course of a few hours. Seriously, Jones spent more time answering questions under a heat lamp than a person of interest, who he is ironically beginning to look like with that beard.
All kidding aside, the pure number of interviews Jones has to deal with in a day is probably a facet of his personality that many people don't consider when lobbing their hate at him. When you're trying not to look stupid hour after hour — and in front of millions of people nonetheless — you will eventually jumble your words, your thoughts, and have said words and thoughts misinterpreted by the strangers who are interviewing you left and right. It's not exactly an easy process to get used to, especially when you lack the freakish confidence of a Chael Sonnen, a Floyd Mayweather, or a Deion Sanders, and you can see that Bones still gets a little nervous when trying to take it all in. Hence why he could not correctly answer which NFL-playing brother of his had which birthday, or what bone connects your shoulder to your elbow (which honestly would have stumped 99% of American audiences if Jay Leno was the one asking the question.)
We're not saying that Jones should be completely forgiven for his repeatedly poor choices of words, we're just saying that, given enough time spent stepping on eggshells and answering the same mind-numbing questions over and over, most of us would probably comes off as unlikable too.
Video after the jump.
So what do you think, Potato Nation; does a look into an average day in the life of JBJ make you feel any less resentment for him? Or did the manufacturers at the industrial warehouse where you were constructed forget to implant you with an empathy chip?
One thing's for sure, I never want to be so famous that I have a guy following me around 24/7 just to update my Twitter status.


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The Ocean's Balm
By Lady E
Author's Notes: While I was sitting at the computer one night, this phrase strayed through my mind and I wrote it down. "Cast me down to Ocean's balm..." And the rest of this followed. A really simple piece, and not at all original, but I actually managed the rhymes without making them seem too forced and that's quite an accomplishment for someone who struggles to string the simplest words together. XD
Cast me down to Ocean's balm,
Fresh waves of comfort wash over me.
Toward salvation I lay in calm,
Awaiting Death's silence to take over me.
Rushing Water, steal my breath,
Allay my troubles, close my eyes.
Darkness come to claim my health,
Clothe me softly in Death's own guise.
Sweep me under, O merciless Tide,
Cover me in sheets, wrap me in streams.
Hold me till in Death I may hide,
And whisper to me the sleep of dreams.
Grant me that place where I yearn to be,
Where there's never a trouble, never a care.
Let me go to rest now, my only plea,
The burdens of this world I can no longer bear.
I welcome the chasm of deepest Night,
Relishing the prospect of being free.
Sweet Water grips me, clutching me tight,
And stillness takes a hold of me.
Thanks for reading!


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To think that we had assumed Honda had gotten rid of it's i-DSI engines, with the new City being available solely with a range of 4 cylinder SOHC i-VTEC engines, but no, we were wrong! The i-DSI engine is still alive and kicking in the new Honda Insight, as these scans from Honda's official magazine in Belgium reveal.
The Honda Insight will be powered by an Euro 5-compliant 1.3 litre (1,339cc) i-DSI i-VTEC engine that has 8 valves (2 per cylinder), Dual & Sequential Ignition (2 spark plugs per cylinder), and variable valve timing that produces 88 horsepower at 5,800rpm and 123Nm of torque at 4,600rpm.
Not quite the 1.5 litre i-DSI that we are so familiar with, the one that produces its peak torque at a nice 2,700rpm, but looks decent. The somewhat anaemic power figures are helped by the IMA electric motor which adds another 13.6hp and 103Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a CVT transmission, which has optional steering wheel paddle shifts.
Two different trim levels are available – the Insight Comfort and the Insight Elegance. The Comfort has the necessities such as automatic climate control, airbags and etc. The Elegance version adds some extra equipment such as fog lamps, cruise control, heated front seats, automatic headlamps and wipers and the previously mentioned paddle shifts.
Honda rates the new Honda Insight at a consumption of 4.4 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, and 101g/km of CO2 emissions. More details will be revealed at the official unveiling, but for now check out the brochure scans after the jump.
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Redfield pub disorder leads to 20 arrests
Twenty people were arrested after disruption at a pub in Bristol on Saturday.
Police said about 40 people had gathered at the St George's Tavern in the Redfield area of the city following a march earlier in the day.
Two of the 20 were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and others over public order offences.
No-one was seriously injured and there was no substantial damage to the pub, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Dep Ch Con Rob Beckley said: "Peaceful protest is acceptable but we won't tolerate criminal or anti-social behaviour towards any members of our community.
"We had to take some positive action to put a stop to behaviour that was criminally offensive to others."
Supt Mike Prior said: "People were out collecting for the Help for Heroes campaign but these people who stayed on at the end of it weren't really connected with that.
"They were just drunk and trouble makers and seeking a bit of confrontation with the police and anyone else who was available, that's why the police stepped in to contain the situation."
'False rumours'
Sue Mountstevens, the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, said she had been told about 80 people had been "marching raising money for Help for Heroes" ahead of the "unrest".
"We were aware of the march that was going to be happening in Kingswood and there was obviously a concern it could get out of hand but it was a very small group of people that got out of hand," she said.
"But it was not helped by a lot of false rumours going around on Facebook and Twitter making it out to be much more critical then it was."
A South Western Ambulance Service spokeswoman said "one male patient with a head injury" was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary.


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Mobile gaming powerhouse Gameloft has revealed the first details of its upcoming free-to-play MOBA Heroes of Order & Chaos and the news is sure to make fans of DOTA 2, League of Legends pay attention.
Like previous MOBA hits, the multiplayer-centric gameplay (single player bots are also an option) pits teams of three or five unique heroes against one another as they attempt to push into and destroy the enemy's base. The symmetrical arena will be familiar to MOBA players. It features three major lanes, a river running through the middle and all the expected landmarks.
All the usual MOBA tropes are present. Players can send NPC minions to push lanes, bring down defensive towers, collect loot and rapidly level up.
Over 30 heroes from the Order & Chaos universe will be available at launch, falling into the usual tank/mage/fighter/header archtypes. Players will have access to a rotating roster of six free heroes each week, and can spend extra money to access out-of-season heroes at any time.
I had a brief hands-on demo of Heroes of Order & Chaos at Gameloft's San Francisco office. Players control their hero with a left virtual thumbstick. A righthand attack button is used for basic attacks, with other special abilities "hot keyed" to the right side of your mobile device.
Gameloft has included a few clever control options to help make up for the lack of a keyboard & mouse. You can toggle on an auto-attack option, locking your hero onto the current target. This allows you to move freely, pop into the minimap or perform other actions without sacrificing DPS. Your hero will automatically target an in-range enemy, but players can manually select a target by tapping on them or via a switch-target button nestled next to Attack for those that don't want their hand getting in the way of the action.
Heroes of Order & Chaos is due out on iOS and Android on October 11. IGN will have more on this promising mobile MOBA (moMOBA?) soon.
Justin is Editor of IGN Wireless. He has been reviewing cell phone games since the dark days of Java flip phones. You can follow him on Twitter and IGN.


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Nick Brown MP Gives Eulogy at Jaap Kroese's Memorial Service
Nick spoke at the Memorial Service for Jaap Kroese in January, who in 1993 helped to save Swan Hunter shipyard by bringing it out of receivership and in doing so safeguarded thousands of jobs in the East End of Newcastle and Wallsend. Jaap sadly passed away on the 29th December. The event at Wallsend Town Hall was heavily attended – a testament to the level of respect, gratitude and affection the community here held for him.
You can read Nick's full eulogy here


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Issue 2: Reality TV
Welcome back. We've got hot entertainment info for ya and even co-creator pics as a special treat at the end of Issue 2.
So, let's get started:
NOW YOU SEE IT...Director/actor Bill Duke g-Mailed The A-List saying "stay on the lookout for my new movie INVISIBLE in theatres coming soon and don't forget to check out our website www.INVISIBLEDL.com." It's about one man's true-life story about being on the "down low." Thanks for reading and thanks for sharing, Bill!
THE BRIDGE IS OVER...Writer Ethan Brown, who penned the book Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent and the Rise of the Hip Hop Hustler has optioned the book to TV. No word on when the story, which is about the era of Queens domination in hip hop in the '80s and '90s, will hit the small screen; but we do know that former Sony Music chief Tommy Mottola is the force behind the project.
BABY MAMA DRAMA FOR FISHBURNE...This just in: Allegedly, acclaimed actor Laurence Fishburne is being sued by his former personal assistant, Kristel Crews, who claims the star fired for because she was pregnant. She's been working for Fishburne since 1999, according to reports. Crews is seeking unspecified damages and claims breach of contract, sex discrimination and wrongful termination. Stay tuned for info on this as it develops. Yikes!
REVISITING HISTORY...Insiders tell us there is another film being developed about Emmett Till, the teen who was killed in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman. Sure, it's nice that the subject will again be covered; but justice itself would be even sweeter for this unsolved mystery and maybe some fresh leads will be provided this time out. Frederick Zollo and Thomas Levine are teaming on the project with director Keith Beauchamp, who already created the groundbreaking documentary The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till. We'll keep you posted on who picks up which roles in the flick.
Radio industry veteran and Emmis New York senior VP/market manager, Barry Mayo announced this week that he is resigning from his power post at the radio giant in order to gain more "balance" in his life. He will exit when his contract expires on February 28. No replacement has been announced for Mayo, who helped launch NY's famed WRKS (Kiss 98.7) in '81.
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), founded by journalist Gil Robertson IV, recently issued its list of the best films of 2005 to a some controversy. Crash was selected as a "best" along with Walk The Line and Brokeback Mountain. Although Terrence Howard was named best actor and John Singleton, the producer of Hustle & Flow, was given the achievement honor, some industry members of color have taken some issue with this particular association since the films are not seen as those which represent the membership itself.
However, Robertson tells The A-List: "The AAFCA encourages our membership to support cinema works (films released in theatrically in the U.S.) created by or featuring African descended people. But we are not in the business of placing films on the top ten simply because they are directed, written by or starring black or African descended folks. The films that make our list must earn the merit that our list bestows. Trust me, careful consideration is given to every film even remotely involving a person of African descent. It is our wish that every year the film community would deliver films like Ray and Hotel Rwanda. Unfortunately, that's not the case." Robertson says he hopes black filmmakers, instead of being offended by the AAFCA's selection, would instead be inspired to create more films equaling the caliber of some of the best of what independent Hollywood is currently producing.
Television audiences can't deny their love-hate relationship with that behemoth of a genre: reality TV. However, when it comes to seeing folks warts and all, some question how this affects the already limited images of people of color on the tube. The wealth of reality TV shows has obviously created more avenues to include African-Americans on television but some question the price for such addition.
Certainly one woman who has fully utilized her 15 minutes and more is the infamous Omarosa of "Apprentice" fame. After all, where would Omarosa be if Donald Trump hadn't fired her? She has taken her normally one-trick reality stint and spun it into a career--she's appeared on countless more reality shows, commercials, TV appearances, TV shows and even landed a few acting gigs. And she's been talking up a Jerry Springer-like TV show she is soon to host. She's even trademarked Omarosa Entertainment Television. Yet the big O herself has stated in countless interviews that she believes reality TV helps reinforce negative stereotypes of Black in America.
If your scratching your head debating, think no further than the "Surreal Life." Who doesn't remember Flavor Flav's turn on the "Surreal Life" where he so intrigued--and some say, disgusted--America with his sexual antics with Brigitte Nielsen that they got their own reality show, "Strange Love" and was so shamefully called out as a negligent father that Chuck D issued a statement via the Associated Press to support Flav. Likewise, who hasn't hooted with shame while checking out "Being Bobby Brown," which brought unseen ratings to Bravo! at the expense of Brown's perceived "ghettoness."
But certainly there are two sides to every story. One not feeding into any negative stereotype at all is Kwame Jackson, the runner up from the second season of "The Apprentice." Jackson's on-screen time helped him to, reportedly, land a 3-billion dollar real estate deal which will contribute to the most affluent Black community in the country!
Another positive look may be the upcoming iDMC of RunDMC fame, who will appear in VH-1's new documentary series, "VH-1 Rock Docs." In a reality TV twist, the series will use a documentary format. In DMC's particular episode, viewers will follow him as he attempts to search for his birth mother after his discovery that he was adopted at age 35. "I wanted to show the process. How finding out you're adopted not only affects you, but also your adopted parents and the birth family, who may or may not want anything to do with you. It's a lot of shit to deal with and no one ever talks about it," says DMC, whose VH-1 Rock Doc will air on Feb. 25, just in time to also help to promote his solo CD.
DMC took a camera along not only on his search and reunion with his birth mother, but also into therapy sessions. "My therapist thinks I am crazy [for doing so] but I wanted this to be real. I wanted to show the real thing. [Adoption] can really mess with your head. I had thoughts of suicide. I questioned my existence, but realized being adopted was the best thing in my life. If I hadn't been, there would never have been a Run DMC." For DMC, he says that the reality show is multipurpose--to show him in a different light, to promote himself, and to be a forum to change legislation. "I also wanted to use this documentary to help in the fight to unseal birth records in states across the country," says DMC, who had to hire a PI to aide his search for his mother. "If people see how hard it is, how much red tape you have to go through but also how important it is to find your family, not only for medical reasons but to know where you came from, maybe it will help someone else."
And DMC is not the only one who is pro-Reality TV. In fact, many of those involved say they'd do it again, and again. According to Chip and Kim McAllister, winners of "The Amazing Race 5" on which they traveled 72,000 miles over 11 countries, would. "We'd love to do another TAR. We absolutely loved the experience. We had the best times of our lives. We would definitely do it again," says Chip. In fact, the fame from the show--and the $1 million booty--helped them launch a whole new career as inspirational speakers. They get paid now on the lecture circuit speaking about relationships and marriage. They even developed a TV show, "Couples--With Chip & Kim," which they are shopping.
Even BET, which took years to copy the MTV reality show standard, "The Real World" with its version called "College Hill," has been signing up reality shows left and right--though the quality of some of the shows has been called into question. The production value on "College Hill" pales somewhat in comparison to "The Real World" and Damon Dash's "Ultimate Hustler" has been said to come off a ghetto (not fabulous) version of "The Apprentice." Instead of a six-figure job, contestants buzzed about how the winner's Jeep prize is leased (not even purchased) for one year. But after taking her already filmed pre-prison reality show, "Countdown To Lockdown," around Lil' Kim, too, has wound up on BET. And this could be the winner for the network.
Still, whatever the show is about, whatever the production, at least with reality TV--for better or worse--there are more faces of color on the tube. History will tell if they become stereotypes or break them.
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross and Momentum Experience CEO Nia Hill hangin' at the Argyle on Sunset...Code Black CEO Jeff Clanagan and his Sr. VP Quincy Newell at LAX boarding a plane for Sundance...Expectant parents Angela Bassett and husband, Courtney B. Vance, paying respects to the late Lou Rawls at West Angeles Church.
Additional contributors this week include: Gil Robertson.
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- nadnuk
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: May 2014
Okay, so one of my very good friends found out that she was pregnant, with twins, the weekend after she got engaged a couple years ago. So you can imagine that the time between getting engaged and married was mostly filled with carrying and caring for baby twins, and there was no time for any sort of bachelorette party. We threw around the idea for a bit of going on a group trip to some AI resort for a long weekend, but then the ball got dropped, and various others got engaged then married, and we still haven't celebrated with her.
I'm determined that this round of "let's all go finally celebrate our friend's marriage by having a girls weekend" actually HAPPEN!
So, what AI resorts either on the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean would you recommend for a group of 4-10 women?
We are all expecting that flights and accommodations are going to be around $1.5-$2.5k, though a real bargain gem would also be awesome!


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'Black April' the smell of death is still everywhere
May 4, 2017, 11:07 pm
For the last 15 years, April has become a month of tragedies and ugly scenes, which still live in the memory of the people of Nablus in general and the residents of the Old City in particular. In April 2002, Palestinian houses were destroyed and victims were buried under the ruins. The smell of death was all over the place.
April is marked for the anniversary of the Israeli invasion of the Old City of Nablus, during what was known as the Defensive Shield Operation, in 2002, and what accompanied that of crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) during their offensive on the Old City. The houses were bombed by the IOF and were destroyed on their residents. The IOF soldiers committed massacres against many individuals and families, especially al-Sha'abi family which lost eight members.
Crime details
The PIC reporter met Mahmoud al-Sha'abi, one of the members of the family, who happened to be outside the house during the incursion, to tell the story of what happened.
al-Sha'abi said, "I returned home after quickly after the curfew was lifted for hours to find that death has taken its toll on my family. My father, my sister, my brother, and his wife and kids were covered with blood, and their bodies were torn to pieces. Paramedics started transferring the bodies of the dead to the hospital to be buried later."
While looking for survivors, he added, "We found my uncle Abdallah al-Sha'abi and his wife, the only survivors in the family."
"My uncle and his wife spent a few days waiting for death at any moment. They believed that their death is definite under the wheels of tanks and shells that fell in the area," he added.
Abu Mohammed Amoudi, one of the residents of the area, which hosted the house of al-Sha'abi, recalls the details of the events and the crime, saying: "We will never forget the details of the crime, and it will be remembered generation after another. What happened to the family of al-Sha'abi is beyond imagination, other than violating the sanctity of mosques."
Amoudi added, "After 15 years, we still remember the scenes of death and the bodies of fighters and civilians which were all over the Old City and its neighborhoods, as well as the scenes of mutilating the bodies. The smell of death filled all corners of the alleys."
Documenting the crimes
The house of al-Sha'abi became a landmark in the Old City, which is visited by those who want to learn about the massacre. The stories of the residents of the Old City and the narratives of paramedics, and the civil defense, which became a history itself, for those who seek to know about what happened in Black April.
As part of documenting the crime, a number of civil society organizations organized a set of events to remind of the ugliness of the crime. For example, organizing candle vigils, and photo galleries, which depict all events, in addition to organizing lectures and seminars about the issue.


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Monster Watts reveals Samsung Galaxy wireless charging setup
A company by the name of Monster Watts has recently introduced a new wireless charging option for a select few Samsung Galaxy branded handsets. The wireless charger is dubbed the WiQiQi Wireless Charger Kit and it will be compatible with the GALAXY S 4, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II. The pricing will vary depending on the particular handset, however the real perk here is that you will not need a replacement back cover.
The WiQiQi will work with the back cover that is currently installed on your handset. This is done by using what is referred to as an "ultra-thin" receiver. This receiver should take just seconds to install and will then work with any Qi wireless charging pad. Basically, just remove the back cover from your handset, line up the contacts on the receiver with the contacts on your phone and you should be set.
This is currently being offered as an Indiegogo project and the pricing begins with options to get the wireless receiver for $25 or a wireless receiver and matching Qi wireless charging pad for $50. As the Galaxy S III and Note II are currently available, those kits are expected to arrive as early as May. The GALAXY S 4 kit is expected a month later in June.
The prices include free shipping to a US address and based on what is noted — looks to be a decent discount as compared to what these will be retailing for. Touching on the bit about this being an Indiegogo offering, this project has recently launched and still has 46 days remaining. The project so far has earned just a few hundred towards the goal of $80,000. Anyway, those interested in backing the project can find it using this Indiegogo link.
[via Engadget]