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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung has been charged with failing to declare a donation of HK$250,000 ($32,000) from a media tycoon and outspoken critic of China, the Chinese-ruled city's corruption watchdog said on Thursday.
The charge comes at a time of mounting political tension in Hong Kong with a growing trend of radical activists forming political groups and staging disruptive protests calling for democracy for Hong Kong or independence.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said Leung, 60, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council and a strident China critic who frequently heckles officials, was charged with one count of misconduct in public office.
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It said Leung concealed the payment from the Legislative Council in May 2012 from Jimmy Lai, the owner of pro-democracy Next Media Ltd which publishes the Apple Daily tabloid.
"The charge comes really close to the Legislative Council election," Leung told Reuters. "It might hurt the images of pan-democrats before the election."
He was not able to comment further and the ICAC did not give details of the payment. He is due to appear in court on Friday after being released on bail.
The idea of Hong Kong independence is anathema to Communist Party rulers in Beijing, who fear any separatist or sweeping democratic demands spilling into China, undermining their power.
Hong Kong returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997 under a "one country, two systems" formula, allowing it freedoms not enjoyed on the mainland. The Legislative Council election is in September.
(Reporting by Farah Master and Sharon Shi; Editing by Nick Macfie)


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Electric Fly Zapper
An electronic fly zapper is one of the favorite tools of a sadist. For those who want to use the electronic fly zapper for non sadistic pleasures, can use it for regular purposes like getting rid of the flying pests in your house without deriving any internal satisfaction out of seeing them char to their deaths.
Before sounding too morbid or over enthusiastic about the life and death of flies lets just retrace our paths and focus on how important the electronic fly zapper is to a family. Flies are pesky little creatures that carry a huge amount of filth and disease. They are found in the dirtiest of places and also hovering over food items. The dirt, the viruses and the bacteria all stick to the flies body which then comes and starts walking all over your food. Flies can actually spread a lot of diseases, so the electronic fly zapper is the only effective way of getting rid of them. When you have an electronic fly zapper you can save your family from the harmful fly that makes your environment impure and unhygienic. It is also annoying to see flies buzzing around when it is a hot afternoon and everything around you seems overly loud and irritating. The electronic fly zapper is the bored man's friend. The electronic fly zapper is the family's friend. The electronic fly zapper in its own little way actually helps mankind.
I will not emphasize on the effectiveness and the usefulness of having an electronic fly zapper because I would just be stating the obvious wonders of this miraculous device. If you love your family and your colleagues, if you care for the people around you, you would definitely go and purchase the best electronic fly zapper for your house.
You can also buy one of the electronic fly guns or the zappers electric fly swatter or any other electric fly trap to get rid of the flies around your house and live a diseased free life.

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Many of you have asked me how my salty soul survives the harsh Colorado Winters?
Well, first, Colorado winters are not really that harsh. We hit 70 a few days ago... Not bad considering Key West was only 68 that day.
Secondly, you take your escapes as you can. The most Important point I can make is that not all escapes need to involve airplanes and rental cars, beaches or islands.
With both kids full swing into Basketball, we have been running many different directions at once lately.
After late night basketball practice on Thursday, followed by birthday dinner for my daughter, then basketball camp and 3 basketball games on Friday, one blown tire (that took till LATE to fix) followed by early morning games for both kids (30 miles apart) on Saturday and keeping the office and ranch together, I'd say we have been a tad busy of late.
When the opportunity for 36 hours of rest and relaxation presented itself after the second game on Saturday, we did what we always do... Go like hell!
But no beach vacation is planned and we damn sure were not headed to the Super Bowl. So what's a Kahuna to do?
Head home, pack a backpack, grab a few dollars off the desk, book a room online feed cattle, water the cat, check the dogs and head to town! Less than one hour from no plans to rolling!
Because we live a long way from big cities, a town like Colorado Springs makes a nice getaway, but even if you live in a city, you can just go to the other side of town! The fact is, escapism doesn't take a small plane or Jimmy Buffett's credit card! Although that would be nice!
We took the kids out for dinner at a "sit-down restaurant" and then hit the Holiday Inn for some swimming. Believe it or not, the end of January makes a swimming pool feel a lot like the Beach to a bunch of rednecks.
When the kids realized that we had a microwave in the room, they talked their way into a can of Chef Boyardee and some TV.
I know that people think I'm crazy, but craft beer pairs really well with Junk Food!
Two of my favorites are IPA and Twinkie's and Gueuze with Fruit Pies! But on this night, it was 2014 LaFolie and Spaghetti-Os
With an early start, and two kids that play ball like crazy, you knew dinner and a snack wouldn't last long... Enter the worlds greatest app!
Did you know Dominos delivers right to your motel room, even at 10 p.m.?
Pizza delivery is Another great treat for a country kid who lives 15 miles (one way) from pizza that doesn't come out of the freezer.
Pizza is Italian food, Italian food calls for wine! Wine calls for a cork screw and that brings me to the second most important point of this article.
Always carry a corkscrew... ALWAYS!
Cork screws are cheap! Buy a half dozen and stash them randomly in your life. Glove boxes and toiletry bags are prime locations.
Even without a glass of wine, we had a great time and proved that, again, we can entertain ourselves on quite a tight budget and without going too far from home.
We hope you get a chance for some low-cost fun sometime soon. Let us hear about your adventures!
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Christina Aguilera New Song "Your Body"
Christina Aguilera new song is coming but for now Christina Aguilera released a teaser clip of the music video with the name "Your Body" on VEVO official channel. In this video Aguilera shows her body beauty. She wear sexy hitchiker with candy colors. Her dress is so tight, with stiletto heels in the music video. The some lyrics are written below which appears in teaser trailer. "All I wanna do is love your body / O Oooooh ooooh oooooh oooooooh /Tonight's your lucky night, I know you want it /Oooooh ooooh oooooh oooooooh."
There are giving some pictures of Christina Aguiler.
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The number of people seeking work in Worthing and Littlehampton is down by around 20 per cent on last year.
Government figures released this week show the number of people currently claiming Jobseekers Allowance in Worthing is 978, down 18.8 per cent on this time last year.
Littlehampton there are currently 360 claimants, a 20 per cent drop from 12 months ago.
"It's great news for both Littlehampton and Worthing," said Karen Brooks, the Department of Work and Pensions relationship manager for West Sussex.
"There's a lot of work in Worthing at the moment and there's also a lot of building going on, we've had a lot of vacancies."
She added that there are more than 1000 vacancies in the Worthing area alone currently being advertised on the Job Centre's website.
Development in the Littlehampton area has also seen a rise in jobs available, with many in the construction industry.
The number of people claiming JSA across West Sussex is currently 4,020, down from the 4,980 this time last year.
JSA figures in Chichester are down 21.8 per cent, with Bognor down 19.8 per cent, Crawley down 13.1, and Horsham saw a drop of around 18 per cent.
The hugely positive Sussex figures accord with a growing national picture of increasing employment.
The UK employment rate is currently a record high 74.1 per cent, with 360,000 more people now in work than this time last year, according to government figures.
The proportion of young people who are in work or full-time education is also nearly the highest it's ever been, at 85.6 per cent.
The number of people in the UK claiming benefits is also down by 71,500 on the year.
Karen added: "The Job Centre runs a large number of careers events all over the area.
"We're not just here for people claiming benefits, but people who are considering changing their careers can also come to us and talk to specialist employers."
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This Olympic season we were all introduced to something new. This year's Olympic medal table got looked at through many new lenses, including medals per head of population, medals per funding dollar and so on. This got us thinking; perhaps we should take a deeper look at the usual top selling vehicles with a little more depth? With this in mind we decided to take the top 30 selling vehicles and make a list of the 10 least fuel efficient of the bunch.
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Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by talip, Apr 28, 2008.
Swoop is by far the hardest then snarl,then grimlock,sludge, and slag seems to be the easiest to find. At least to me they are.
I would say swoop is the hardest to find not just mib or misb but period. THen snarl, the other three are easy to find
I've never even SEEN vintage Japanese Dinobots for sale, much less MISB/MIB Japanese Dinobots.
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The Denmark international has failed to break into the Gunners' team after returning from his loan spell at Sunderland and now looks set to join the Serie A champions on transfer deadline day.
|Lukas Podolski is 8/1 with Paddy Power to score first at Anfield against Liverpool
Juventus had looked set to sign Dimitar Berbatov before he opted to join Fulham, and Marotta was keen to avoid discussing the deal in detail in order to prevent a similar situation.
Marotta told Sky Sport Italia: "Bendtner is already in Italy and will undergo a medical tomorrow.
"Until the final paperwork is concluded, I will not say that the player is ours. That became clear yesterday."
The Bianconeri board member insisted that the club did not approach the Bulgarian as he was travelling to discuss terms with Fiorentina, and suggested that he had not informed the Viola of his decision.
Marotta continued: "We reiterate that we only approached Manchester United and the player after we were informed he had already turned down Fiorentina. Perhaps he forgot to tell Fiorentina that.
"Berbatov certainly did not make a good impression on anyone and it was an unprofessional way to behave, so we agree with Fiorentina that it's best he didn't come here."
Juve were drawn alongside Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Nordsjaelland in Group E of the Champions League, and Marotta insisted that the club were just satisfied to be back in Europe's top competition after a three-year absence.
He said: "Are we happy with the draw? We are above all happy to be back in the Champions League, at a level that fits the prestige of the club.


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Raman spectroscopy is an increasingly popular technique in many areas, including biology and medicine. It is based on Raman scattering, a phenomenon in which incident photons lose or gain energy via interactions with vibrating molecules in a sample. These energy shifts can be used to obtain information regarding molecular composition of the sample with very high accuracy. Applications of Raman spectroscopy in the life sciences have included quantification of biomolecules, hyperspectral molecular imaging of cells and tissue, medical diagnosis, and others. This review briefly presents the physical origin of Raman scattering, explaining the key classical and quantum mechanical concepts. Variations of the Raman effect will also be considered, including resonance, coherent, and enhanced Raman scattering. We discuss the molecular origins of prominent bands often found in the Raman spectra of biological samples. Finally, we examine several variations of Raman spectroscopy techniques in practice, looking at their applications, strengths, and challenges. This review is intended to be a starting resource for scientists new to Raman spectroscopy, providing theoretical background and practical examples as the foundation for further study and exploration.
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Stability is what we should look for when building a computer or getting one already put-together. There isn't anything wrong with putting a PC to stress, unless it's faulty. Nobody needs a ready-to-crash computer and if there's anything wrong with it, we should find out in the shortest possible time. With this thought in mind, developers have worked with scientists in order to deliver top-notch benchmarking tools based on elaborate mathematical algorithms.
Make sure your PC is up to the task
IntelBurnTest is one of those applications. It is based on the Intel Linpack, a very demanding application that stresses the components of the PC to high extents. If you're unsure of the cooling power of your rig, we recommend that you firstly check it out with some temperature reading apps and then go for a test. Until then, you may use this software at your own risk, although you don't have to be an extreme overclocker to push your PC around to see whether it's a winner or not.
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From high-tech electric light shows in southeast Louisiana parks to the traditional Christmas Eve bonfires lining the Mississippi River levee in the River Parishes, the holiday season in New Orleans long has been a season of light. The following are highlights from the Christmas calendar, including several suggestions for those venturing beyond the New Orleans metropolitan area.
New Orleans Christmas in the District
Convention Center Boulevard, from Poydras Street to Julia Street.
New this year, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center presents a nightly holiday light show, including a digital Christmas tree with thousands of channels of lights that dance to music and are accented by strobes, plus more than 70 decorated trees along the neutral ground and in the pedestrian plaza, with entertainment, Nov. 30 through Jan. 5. Admission: Free. Call 504.582.3000.
Celebration in the Oaks preview party
City Park, 1 Palm Drive.
The glittering gala features five stages of live local music, plus food from 50 restaurants and caterers, and of course, plenty of adult beverages, Nov. 22 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Slated to perform are The Boogie Men, The Tip Tops, The Last Straws, Blanche Newsom, and The Double Steppers. Attendees must be 21 or older; holiday attire required (no jeans). Admission: $120 general admission ($100 in advance); $90 for Friends of City Park members; $75 for patrons 35 and younger.
Celebration in the Oaks Children's preview party
City Park, 1 Palm Drive.
Children and families can don casual duds for this fun-filled patron party, which features unlimited rides at the amusement park, plenty of child-friendly eats, live entertainment by balloon clowns, an airbrush tattoo artist, stilt walkers and more, Nov. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission: $30 ($25 for Friends of City Park members).
New Orleans City Park Botanical Garden and Amusement Area.
Light displays, Santa visits, entertainment, rides and food, Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 11 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m., from Nov. 29 through Jan. 4. Closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Admission: $8, free for children younger than 3; rides in the amusement area are $3 each ($4 for the train) or $17 for unlimited rides (including the train). Call 504.483.9415.
Canal Street lighting ceremony
Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal St.
Stroll along Canal Street and watch as the Downtown Development District and the Astor Crowne Plaza hotel flip the switch to turn on more than 1 million twinkling lights along New Orleans' grand corridor. Meanwhile, stop by the hotel's St. Charles Ballroom to decorate a holiday cookie and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate or apple cider, Nov. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring an unwrapped, new toy for local charities and receive a free photo with Santa. Admission: Free. Call 504.561.8927.
Miracle on Fulton street lighting ceremony
Fulton and Poydras streets.
The lighting of the attraction, presented by Harrah's New Orleans Casino, features music by the Storyville Stompers and a dance by The Miraclettes, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission: Free.
Fulton and Poydras streets.
The event, presented by Harrah's New Orleans Casino, features a 30-foot Christmas tree, dancing lights, hourly "snowfalls," roaming carolers, a holiday market, food and drink, and entertainment, daily from 5 to 11 p.m., from Nov. 26 through Jan. 6. Check out the larger-than-life Cafe du Monde gingerbread house in the Harrah's Hotel lobby. Photos with Santa will be available Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 10 p.m., from Nov. 26 to Dec. 21. Admission: Free.
Holiday in the Park: Lights at Lafreniere
Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie.
The park comes alive for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays, many of them donated by the Al Copeland family, Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 to 11:45 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays, from 5:30 to 9:45 p.m., from Nov. 29 through Jan. 2. The park's Downs Boulevard entrance closes at 5 p.m. each day. For the holiday lights, vehicles must enter the park from West Napoleon Avenue and exit onto either Veterans Memorial Boulevard or West Napoleon. Admission: $3 per vehicle (free Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1). Children's carousel, open nightly until 9, is $1 per child. Call 504.838.4389.
Gretna Christmas tree lighting
Fourth Street and Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna.
Festivities include the lighting of the town's Christmas tree; a performance by the Praise Delegation of the Mount Herman Mass Choir; caroling; a visit by Santa; and refreshments, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Admission: Free, sponsored by the Gretna Economic Development Association. Call 504.361.7748.
Lighting of the Waldorf Wonderland Lobby
Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St.
The hotel illuminates its elaborately decorated lobby (a New Orleans tradition), with entertainment by St. Michael's Bell Choir, Dec. 3 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 504.648.1200.
Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St.
Two young patients from Children's Hospital will flip the switch to illuminate the hotel's wrought-iron balconies with thousands of holiday lights. WVUE-TV's Jennifer Hale will emcee, and the evening includes music by OperaCreole, plus appearances by New Orleans Saint Thomas Morstead, the Saintsations, Gumbo, Sir Saint, Santa Claus and the Royal Teddy Bear, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 504.553.2328.
Holiday of Lights patron party
Tammany Trace Pavilion, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville.
Get a sneak peek at the holiday light display, with Christmas trees, a one-of-a-kind, 160-foot Tower of Lights and more at the adults-only patron party with food from local restaurants and music by Witness, Dec. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will help raise money for the construction of Kids Town, a new play area on the Trace. Admission: $100 per person, sponsorship levels available; must be 21 or older.
Tammany Trace Pavilion, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville.
Light display with Christmas trees, one-of-a-kind 160-foot Tower of Lights and more, Dec. 6-31 from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to the light display, there will be special entertainment Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will be children's rides, music and theatrical performances, caroling and visits by Santa. Admission: Free. Call 985.867.9490.
Christmas Village in Rivertown's Heritage Park
Heritage Park, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner.
Christmas lights in Rivertown's historic Heritage Park with caroling, costumed holiday characters and Santa, with food and beverages, crafts and music, Fridays through Sundays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Dec. 6 through Dec. 22. Admission: Free. Call 504.468.7293.
Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger St., Slidell.
Holiday decorations, storytelling, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a miniature village and train display, plus live entertainment, all hosted by the city of Slidell, Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 985.646.4375.
Westwego Christmas Tree Lighting
Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market, 484 Sala Ave., Westwego.
The evening includes performing school groups, a DJ, caroling, a visit with Santa, and free cookies and cocoa, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 504.341.3424.
The New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Drive.
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation hosts a Christmas tree lighting with caroling led by local school choirs and bands, holiday refreshments, pictures with Santa, the West End Christmas Boat Parade led by the Southern Yacht Club, and more, Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission: Free, but there's a $5 fee for those wishing to tour the New Canal Lighthouse Museum. Call 504.836.2205.
Algiers Ferry Dock, 200 Morgan St.
The evening includes an inflatable jump house, food trucks, a National Guard fighter jet flyover, visits by Harbor Boat Santa and Segway Santa, music and the bonfire, Dec. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. The schedule: Flyover, 5; Amanda Shaw and The Cute Guys, 5:30; WDSU-TV meteorologist Margaret Orr reading "The Cajun Night Before Christmas," 7; Soul Rebels Brass Band, 7:30; second-line to bonfire, 8:15; lighting of the bonfire, 8:30. Admission: Free. Call 504.491.1002.
Lutcher Park, 2545 Louisiana Ave., Lutcher.
Rides, crafts, food and music, Dec. 13-15. The festival hosts a gumbo cook-off on Dec. 13. Bonfires will be lighted on Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. Admission: $4 (free for those 62 and older, 9 and younger). Call 800.367.7852.
Deck the Rails and lighting of the Trailhead
Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington.
The family event will feature Christmas-themed entertainment by the Northshore Academy of Dance, caroling, Santa Claus' arrival on his magical firetruck, and a screening of "The Polar Express"; with light refreshments and hot chocolate, Dec. 14 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 985.892.1873.
Mandeville Lakefront, Lakeshore Drive and Coffee Street, Mandeville.
Live entertainment by Benny Grunch and the Bunch, Mandeville and Woodlake Elementary Schools, and scenes from "The Nutcracker" performed by Ballet Apetrei, Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. Santa's parade will begin at 4 p.m. on Lakeshore Drive at the harbor, ending at the gazebo. Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere will arrive at the gazebo along with Santa to light the oaks at about 5:15 p.m., followed by the annual boat parade. Bring cameras for photos with Santa. Admission: Free. Call 985.624.3147.
Christmas Eve bonfires on the levee
Various locations around Lutcher and Gramercy.
Teams build large wooden structures on the levee and, when darkness falls, set them on fire to light the way for Papa Noel, Dec. 24 about 7 p.m. Admission: Free.
Beyond New Orleans
Historic Landmark District, Natchitoches.
Several weeks of festivities offer live entertainment, children's activities, open houses, arts and crafts, fireworks, food vendors, parades, a 5K run, holiday home tours and more, Nov. 23-Jan. 6. The annual Christmas festival is Dec. 7. A full schedule of events can be found at the website. Admission: Varies. Call 800.259.1714.
Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge.
Costumed re-enactments, demonstrations, wagon rides, games, storytelling and a bonfire, Dec. 1. Admission: $7 (free for children 10 and younger). Call 225.765.2437.
Downtown St. Francisville.
Caroling, tree lighting, fireworks, food, a spacewalk and children's activities, dance, live music, candlelight tours and and a library tour of homes, Dec. 6-8. Admission: Varies by event. Call 225.635.3873.
Downtown Pass Christian, Miss.
The 28th annual celebration includes the annual tree lighting, a parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves, live entertainment, food, art, a holiday open house, lighted boat parade and fireworks, Dec. 6 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Dec. 7 from noon to 10 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 228.604.0014.
Fort St. Jean Baptiste SHS, 155 Rue Jefferson, Natchitoches.
Historians, re-enactments, period merchants, a 5K run, parades, music and fireworks, Dec. 7 from 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: $4 (free for anyone 12 and younger or 61 and older). Call 887.677.7853.
Jennings Christmas Festival and Gumbo Cook-off
Louisiana Oil and Gas Park, 100 Rue de l'Acadie, Jennings.
A gumbo cook-off with food and craft vendors, live entertainment, a bonfire, fireworks, Christmas caroling and more, Dec. 7, starting at 10 a.m. The cook-off starts at 10 a.m., and judging is at 4:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Christmas parade rolls north on Main Street from South Market Street to Shankland Avenue, followed by the bonfire, caroling and fireworks. Admission: Free. Call 337.821.5532.
Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Louisiana 18, Vacherie.
A buffet, open bar, live music and good cheer in the seasonally decorated mansion, followed by a parade, lighting of the bonfire, caroling and dancing, Dec. 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission: $130 per person. Call 225.265.2151.
Delcambre Christmas Boat Parade
Boat launch next to Shrimp Festival Building, Delcambre.
Games, rides, music, photos with Santa, a lighted boat parade and fais do-do, Dec. 14. The day begins at 8 a.m. with pancakes with Santa, and ends with the fireworks about 6:45 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 888.942.3742.
Madewood Plantation House's Christmas Heritage Event
Louisiana 308, 2.2 miles south of Napoleonville.
Victorian yuletide decorations, choral music and a buffet dinner concluding with a chocolate yule log are among the hallmarks of this annual party, Dec. 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission: $50 per person; up to two children 14 or younger admitted free with each accompanying adult. Call 985.369.7151.
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St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church has a hidden asset it wants to share with the community. The church at Ott and Walnut streets in Allentown has an 8,000-volume library it would like to see used by more people. The facility operates with money set aside by the church and individual donations.
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Blog Worthy Return! I Repeat, Blog Worthy Return!
Oh did she give me the goodies! Christmas Sugar Cookie Set, Fun Socks, Christmas Pot Scrubbers (she must have seen my dishes piled high!) and a really yummy smelling lotion\bath\body set!! I feel like I just have won the lottery! Awwww!!! And the really funny thing was, when she posted that she sent her Elfter package, I thought to myself, Wouldn't it be so cool if she was sending it to me! Really, I thought (and hoped) it would be me!
Michelle is the best! She also has busy days coming up with a move to Texas where she will be at Fort Bliss to serve with the 1st Armored Division AND her hubby Malu is currently serving in Iraq. Be thinking of Michelle during this time, especially during Christmas when I'm sure she will be missing Malu!
I would take a picture of all my wonderfully awesome gifts, but alas, i lent my camera to my cousin Kelly, (who is currently on a plane to Cambodia as I type this!). BUT... I'm glad she did have my camera because:
a) she doesn't have to lug around her big monster camera
b) she called me from LAX today to tell me she got her picture taken with someone totally famous and awesome!
I won't give away who it was, but when she gets back it is going to be a sweet blog post!
Also as I am snowed in today with no thoughts of going out in this crazy weather!! Ick! I got a really funny phone call from Heather of the EO laughing and giggling and inviting me out to join her and friend celebrate being snowed in at a place called Grumpy's. (Isn't it ironic, don't you think?) I'm so happy that she is able to get out of the house, have some laughs and just have silly fun! 3 cheers for Heather!
And as much as I would love to join her, i am a big baby about driving in the snow. Plus I'm still in my pajamas and it's 6:30pm! HA!
So I will watch White Christmas, eat some chocolate and smile lots cause there are such wonderful people in my life! Merry Christmas!
And thanks again Michelle!!!! Big cyber hug to you!
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- Michelle Ioapo A'etonu said...
Whew! And I was worried you weren't going to get the package in time for Christmas! I'm so glad you like everything. I was so happy to get you and you're so much fun to shop for! Thanks for the shout out and the well wishes--it truly means so much! Enjoy everything and Merry Christmas!
- December 20, 2008 at 11:24 PM
- Michelle Ioapo A'etonu said...
i left you an award on my blog!
- December 21, 2008 at 12:03 AM
- Danielle said...
Ok now I feel bad!! I joined the TWD CARD exchange. I only sent my person a CARD :( No one told me it was a gift exchange CRAP...
But more on the down side I havent gotten a thing from who ever got my name oh well.
I am glad you got your package *secertly wishing Michelle was my elf buddy*
Again have a super 2 weeks off!
- December 21, 2008 at 5:14 AM
- jodilee0123 said...
Have a very Merry Christmas. . . I watched White Christmas too. It made me teary--I so love the holidays! :0) Even if I have creepy construction guys trying to get into my house while I'm hiding upstairs!
- December 21, 2008 at 8:50 AM
- Kristina P. said...
What a fun gift package!
And I can't wait to hear all about Kelly's celebrity encounter!!
- December 21, 2008 at 2:52 PM
- Heather of the EO said...
Thank you for NOT making me sound like a completely crazy person. Although I WAS at a place called GRUMPY'S while stranded! We had to have Ryan and Benjamin come and get us because the car never opened. But whatever, we had fun. We missed you. Next time we're snowed in, maybe you'll be there by some GREAT twist of fate! :)
What fun to get such a great package!
- December 21, 2008 at 8:39 PM


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"Kink.com Celebrates 10,000th Shoot" There ya go. That's the news on XBIZ. 10,000 shoots. That's impressive. I wonder how much AIDS has been spread on those shoots?
Think about all those Public Disgrace shoots. Think about all the gay and tranny condomless scenes. You gotta wonder what is the aggregate T-cell count and the viral loads that are swimming around the old Armory. According to the article, the company has shot more than 25,000 hours of sex, hired nearly 3,000 performers, used more than 192,000 ounces of lube and more than a half a million condoms. Like they're a condom company.
This is the company where Xander Corvus put his bleeding penis in Cameron Bay's mouth. She's sucking on a bloody dick and they're talking about condoms. Get the fuck outta here.
Peter Acworth is the biggest lowlife piece of shit in the world. He really is. He's a fucking jerk off. He's saying that with all these new regulations he's gonna move his company out of California. Where you gonna go, dummy? Where?
This is the guy who shot off a bunch of guns at the Armory and when the police showed up, he didn't let them in the building and when he did let them in, they found coke on him. So the busted him on cocaine charges and impeding a police investigation. This is a guy who makes a lot of noise and brings attention to himself.
So they're gonna take this huge operation out of the Armory and move it where? Where are they gonna go that doesn't scream to the authorities who they are and what they are doing? Remember, anywhere outside of California or New Hampshire is not protected by the Freeman Decision. Any other state could bust them and charge them with pandering, obscenity, Mann Act violations. Whatever an ambitious prosecutor decides to charge them with. People who say that if there is no law on the books saying otherwise, that making porn is technically legal, are full of shit. Whoever is in office that decides to make an example of an easy target like porn will do so in a heartbeat.
You're gonna tell me that a company with an owner who has the reputation of being a coked out, gun toting nut job, a company full of misfits who let guys with bloody dicks shove them in girls' mouths, a company that invites the public to come in and punch women in their tits, that company is gonna be welcome in any other state than California? Really?
You're gonna move to Vegas? Where you gonna go in Vegas? Or any other place in Nevada? Unless you get the Governor of Nevada and Senator Harry Reid to give their stamp of approval, they are gonna be operating as a rogue company and anybody can go and bust their balls. Anyone who gets a wild hair up their ass or who gets leaned on enough, they will get busted by.
All you morons who think the porn biz if gonna pull up stakes and run to Las Vegas, remember this. Harry Reid won the last election with a very slim margin against a very conservative Tea Party woman. Harry Reid is the boss of that fucking state. All it takes is some right wing Republicans to start braying about the liberal Democrat Harry Reid and his pals in the pornography industry and liberal Democrat Nancy Pelosi's band of trouble making extreme porn makers coming from California to invade and infect the morality of the God fearing folk of Nevada and watch how fast the hammer comes down.
You people are stupid if you think the Goodmans in Vegas are gonna protect you. Former mayor Oscar Goodman is a former mob lawyer. His wife Carolyn, the current mayor of Las Vegas, is not gonna stick her neck out for a bunch of pornographers and if she did, it wouldn't matter. The big picture is Harry Reid.
If Peter Acworth brings his huge operation into Vegas, they are gonna create a big scene. They created a big scene in San Francisco and it's the most liberal city in America. You are gonna see rumblings in the newspapers and on the TV news. You are gonna see conservative Republicans who almost won the election and got Harry Reid outta there make a big stink and say Harry Reid let this happen. Liberal Harry Reid let a bunch of exiled pornographers from liberal Nancy Pelosi's liberal state come to the family friendly town of Las Vegas and our children are gonna be exposed to filth and cocaine. Think of the children. Las Vegas got rid of the mob and cleaned up its image and now that image is gonna be tarnished by godless, immoral pornographers.
You people have no idea of how dirty politics works. You guys worry about Assemblyman Hall and Mike Delgado. We have a cakewalk out here. We have a governor who used to get high with Linda Ronstadt. California wants us here. We are in a very liberal state. We've gotten spoiled. You think Isadore Hall and Mike Delgado are what politics are? They are chickenshit politicians compared to Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Harry Reid. They are what real politics are. They are the ones who set policy. Not some State Assemblymen from Compton and Burbank.
Peter Acworth should think about some of these things before he runs his mouth and spews his bullshit. Kink.com is gonna run from regulation in California and set up a 100,000 square foot building off the strip in Las Vegas? Think about this. Kink has people off the street in San Francisco come in and beat the shit out of girls. So are they gonna be doing Public Disgrace in Las Vegas? They're gonna have las Vegas tourists lined up outside their dungeon? "Honey, you wanna go see Blue Man Group or beat on some whores?" Cops roll by, "What's going on here?" "Just waiting for the sex party, officer." How do you think all this is gonna go down? Kink.com is not a company that flies under the radar. Have you seen the pictures of people lined up outside the Armory in San Francisco to be in Public Disgrace? You think that this is gonna be acceptable in Las Vegas?
I'm not talking about little companies like Lee Roy Myers and Woodrocket setting up a non descript studio and quietly shooting movies. I'm not talking about people shooting in hotel rooms. I'm talking about cowboys like Peter Acworth and Steven Hirsch who like to call a lot of attention to themselves. You think Vivid is gonna be able to have a big garish building that everyone can see when they drive by in Las Vegas? You think Kink is gonna have a mega dungeon and have massive fuck parties where the public is invited and bloody penises flying around and nobody's gonna fuck with them? Bullshit. Not gonna happen.
Kink isn't going anywhere. Neither is Vivid. It's not legal to shoot porn anywhere but California. If you go anywhere else and make any noise, you will get busted. When you do something that's illegal, you get away with it by being quiet. Kink is not gonna go to Vegas because they are all about noise.
Celebrate your 10,000th shoot, celebrate your T-cell counts and have fun in California because that is the only place you're gonna be.
At the end of the day, you best bet is to move back to Europe.
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I am a bit confused right now about na-adjectives. I am studying from a vocab list that will often list some of them ending in "no" such as: 逆様の. But when I look this word up as 逆様 in the dictionary it lists it as a "na-adjective" and also as a "no-adjective". So what is the difference between the two? When are you supposed to use "no", and when are you supposed to use "na". Is there a difference in meaning depending on which one you use?
Is 逆様の映像 different from 逆様な映像?
I am worried that I might be memorizing how to use some na adjectives with no, even when they shouldn't be, and this would be bad. I trust the vocab list that I am using, but if I could have no-adjectives explained to me that would help me out a lot. I actually have a whole book on japanese adjectives, that does not ever use the term no-adjective. But it does explain how it can allow one noun to modify another.
April 2010
I don't think the term "no-adjective" is too popular, which is why it probably doesn't come up in your book. A "no-adjective" is really a noun which you're using like an adjective by placing "no" after it. The na-adjectives are just certain nouns which (I guess) were commonly enough used as adjectives to "graduate" into na-adjectives. For most words, you should typically either use "no" or "na," but not both (e.g., 元気な, 普通の), though for some "特別" words (like 特別) you can use either.
I'm not too familiar with 逆様, but my dictionary lists it as "no" also, and looking on google it seems like this is the more common usage (though there's a book called 完全逆様な世界). In the case where you can use either no or na, they are more or less interchangeable.
April 2010
ok thank you, I understand how it works now
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Top 10 Pro Soccer Tips written by: AnjanDash Soccer is the most popular sport in the entire world. The number of countries playing soccer at the international level is greater than any other sport. With over 3.5 billion fans worldwide the popularity of the game is huge. The speed, the thrill, the uncertainty and the rush of this beautiful game connect the passions of its followers with the players and institutions they support. Soccer clubs and training centers in every part of the world coach and nurture young players and help them access the world stage but many choose to train on their own. So, here is a list of the most useful soccer tips that are often overlooked.
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#1 – Learn To Play Soccer As A Team
This is perhaps the most important of all the tips. Soccer is a team game and you must always play it with the best interests of the team in mind. Make good use of the help of other team members, plan the game-play together and outsmart your opponents. Pass and switch play as often as possible. Not only will your team have more possession but they will also succeed in drawing the opponent from one side of the field to another.
Every player is important and each player contributes a little to the game. But eventually, what matters most is what the team has achieved together regardless of individual performance. Of course, in every team some players consistently deliver match-winning performance, and it is fair that they receive the glory they deserve, but what the combined effort of the team accomplishes is more important.
Make good use of the help of other team members, plan the game-play together, to outsmart your opponents.
#2 – Be Mindful Of Your Energy
Try to move the ball more than yourself. When players run around too much they get exhausted quite easily. For a ninety-minute game, you must effectively use your energy and focus more on passing the ball forward and less on running behind the ball. Anticipate the ball and make your move when the time comes but do not chase the ball all around the field.
Try to move the ball more than yourself!
#3 – Follow The Ball Every Second
This is absolutely vital for a good soccer player, in fact, for any soccer player. Your primary focus should always be on the ball. You may take note of the players in the opponent's defense line, the position taken the unmarked players etc but you should always follow the ball and anticipate its movement. Don't lose yourself only because you are winning or there is little time left.
Follow the ball every second and anticipate its movement.
#4 – Focus On Your Timing
As a defender you should learn to time your charge so that you can successfully either clear the ball or take possession of it. Charging too early will allow your opponent to deceive you, and he can then move forward with the ball or redirect the ball to his teammate. While charging too late will give your opponent too much time to think and play the ball forward without a challenge. Time your charge so that your opponent does not have too much to think but do it without committing to your charge. This will press him to release the ball quickly and make a mistake. The opponents will try to freeze your movement as they come close to you but if you can time your charge effectively, quickly pushing the ball out of his possession, you can easily offset the attack.
Time your charge to press your opponent to release the ball quickly.
#5 – Work On Holding The Defense Line
One of the most important things for a defender is holding the defense line and making it impenetrable. As long as the opponents cannot break through this line they cannot score easily (without running offside). Mind the gap(s) between you and the next defender or the boundary line, and always try to keep yourself in a blocking position. Sometimes your opponents may try to run past you with the ball through the gaps but effective blocking and follow-up clearance can counter-balance the attack speed of the striker.
Don't let the ball slip through the gaps and try to keep yourself in the blocking position.
#6 – Use Your Body Effectively
You should be afraid to tackle the opponent striker or slide on the ground if necessary (but make sure you do not commit fouls). Anticipate your opponent's next move and try to break his speed by tapping the ball off course. If you manage to win the possession of the ball, use your body to shield the ball. Keep your body between the ball and the opponent and hold the ball outwards with your foot as your back is turned towards the opponent. Then switch the directions of the ball with your foot as your opponent tries to win over the ball before passing it on.
Use your body effectively to tackle, block and shield.
#7 – Utilize The Sides Of The Field
One of the most effective ways to break the defense line is to move in from the sides. The gaps between the boundary lines of the field and the defenders are the most vulnerable parts of the opponent's defense line. Also, if there are too many people in the center it will be difficult to create game in that area, so it is advisable to use the wing-men to exploit the sides. (Also, make sure that you do not take the ball over the boundary line.)
Utilize the sides of the field to attack the most vulnerable parts of the opponent's defense.
#8 – Learn To Freeze The Defense
When you see a defender charging at you, make a sudden movement, use your footwork or simply throw in a fake to slow him down. This will give you some time to think and your players to take position. Also, look for ways to pass the ball through the legs of the defender as the defender tries to close on you right after the freeze.
Slow down the defender rushing at you to gain more time.
#9 – Triangulate And Distribute The Play
Distributing the play in a triangular association is a good way of breaking tight defenses. As you collaborate with your team members and distribute the play, the defenders in the opponent team can make little effort to block the ball as your players are not charging in to the D-line but just simply holding the ball possession. Even if they attempt to chase the ball they would leave a huge gap for the players to move in and initiate a quick attack. This classic method can also help push the defense line backwards thereby creating a chance for the players to take direct shots.
Take help of your teammates to play in triangular association to initiate a quick attack or push the defense line backwards.
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#10 – Focus On Your Best Game
This is important. You play your best game when you play with a lot of passion. You also learn the best when you are having fun. Initiate the right attitude, and approach the game with a fresh mind. Keep calm, learn from your mistakes within the game but do not to dwell upon them. Only then can you find creative ways to overcome new challenges and lead your team to victory. Yes, the score is important but playing your best game matters more.


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Suggestibility refers to how suggestible a person is to hypnotherapy, the more they are able to dissociate and the more a person is able to direct their attention and their absorption the more focussed they will be during the process. It has been found that people who are highly hypnotizable have the personality trait of 'absorption.' They are more likely to find themselves absorbed in a task.
A study was performed on 481 undergraduate women to see how susceptible they were to hypnotherapy. As well as measuring their hypnotic suggestibility their personality traits were also considered and the study found that absorption was a common personality trait of those who were highly suggestible. These women commonly had moments of full attention on specific tasks in their everyday lives
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Ronnie has learned that determination and hard work are the keys to success in a territory he says, "Has a lot of competition, and a large differentiation between all scopes of dental providers from low income insurance practices to high-end Park Avenue practices." Henry Schein customers tend to gravitate toward Ronnie because of the confidence he exudes. Most people notice Ronnie's confidence, but don't realize he's also very sensitive. He cares about providing exceptional service to customers, and believes if you help people get everything they desire, in return you'll receive all you wish for.
Before his days at Henry Schein, Ronnie enjoyed a carefree childhood filled with vacations to Disney World with his parents. He respects his parents for teaching him the importance of integrity, confidence, and determination. Ronnie's father was a well respected owner of a dental supply company and taught him a tremendous amount about the industry. Ronnie's mother, Florence Klein, was ranked number 159 in John Sarkett's book, 201 Extraordinary Comebacks. Sadly Florence recently passed away but her legacy of love and strength continue to live on.
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By TwinkleToes7 | 15
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If you screamed it into their ear I'm sure they would have heard you.
rocketiquette | 19
Meh, I would've taken the "are you stupid" look-on-my-face route and then sharply gesture to my giant stomach a few times. Unless they are morons I'm sure they could connect the two.
Did you begin to have contractions after you peed? No? I thought not.
ButterPopcorn | 14
I can't help but to wonder if OP was also smiling at them when she told them, because it's hard to understand their reaction at her most-likely-worried face.
stupidpplsuck | 33
they were obviously joking
Exactly. Your baby has no consideration whatsoever.
Mossears133 | 15
It waited 9 months, it can wait a little longer!
9 months, is that it?! 4th July only comes every 12 months. Punk kid.
Invasion976 | 6
Why did this guy get down voted?
It's ok, FMLers are just showing mixed emotions.
By mimiminx | 23
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Well your waters breaking doesn't automatically mean you're in labour so I imagine waiting until the fireworks were over was ok...
elevyn | 16
I always thought the water breaking was the signal that labour was starting, I'm not a doctor though so correct me if I'm wrong. But then it also depends on the woman, sometimes labour lasts from minutes through to hours or days so I'm assuming it can also start really close to the water breaking or hours afterwards.
rocker_chick105 | 31
I'm only 16, but I'm pretty sure once your water breaks you go into labor. This labor can last from mere minutes to sometimes long hours. But what do I know, a 16 year old doesn't know as much as a nurse.
lackadaisy_leah | 15
Erm, I'm a mother of one and have another one on the way... when your water breaks, you're going into labor. It doesn't mean the baby is going to fall out, but he or she is definitely well on his or her way. They actually broke my water with my daughter to speed up the labor process.
Ukeee_X | 19
I'm really sorry but I cannot believe you're a nurse for saying something so unprofessional. I have an aunt who's a maternity ward nurse, and she says when your waters break you go ASAP to the hospital, they check your dilation and time between contractions, and THEN tell you to stay or come back in a few hours when contractions are x every x minutes. Sometimes the baby does "whoosh" out, or like my stepmum who was in labor for 30 hours almost and needed blood transfusions.
SaturnV | 25
I'm surprised this is getting thumbed down so much, as the nurse who posted is correct that broken water does not always indicate active labor. The start of labor is actually marked by the dilation of the cervix and is accompanied by more mild uterine contractions (early labor, as opposed to active labor, which is characterized by full dilation and stronger contractions). The water will often break during this phase of labor, but it is possible for it to break before. I would encourage anyone who doesn't believe this to research it on their own.
gordogirls | 4
I do not believe 'nurse' commenter is actually a nurse. My son was born in 43 mins, luckily he was my fourth so I knew hat was going on. When your water breaks you are aupposed to go straight to l&d however, if OP's water broke with no contractions there was likely barely dilation as with my 3rd daughter, my water broke at 2PM and i did not have contractions or more than 1-2cm dilation until 5:30am then it all happened fast. Everyone is different, and every pregnancy/delivery is different. My hubby and I went to dinner and a movie and spent part of the night at my friends place after so I could have stayed for fireworks but Op could have felt like she needed to go in NOW! And could be embarrassing standing there looking like she pissed herself!
tiarnatargaryen | 23
62, because the point is it can go either way. Some women give birth straight away, some take hours, some need a helping hand. It's the same thing with a period -everyone's body is different and it can go either way. Better safe than sorry I think, especially if the pregnancy was high risk.
ksktwin84 | 14
The original commenter here only meant that no harm was probably done by waiting a few minutes before going to the hospital. #62, the "water breaking" is amniotic fluid escaping because the placenta has ruptured. Sometimes this happens before active labor starts and sometimes not, but if it does, you can only wait so long for labor to start on its own. There's risk of infection to the baby because bacteria can now get in, plus the amniotic fluid cushions the baby in your abdomen. So if labor doesn't start within a few hours or so, they'll often induce.
Not sure where you are (thought I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the UK because of the spelling of "labor") but in the US, you have a fairly limited window between the time your water breaks and the time the hospital will insist on a cesarean. I'm guessing OP didn't want to go that route.
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Or not. I bet after they finally got driving, the dad found a Six Flags and couldn't resist!
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My birthday is December 31st. It's absolutely awful. I've never had a birthday party because everyone is always out partying or with their families. It kinda makes me wish my mom didn't have a weak cervix and I was born on my actual due date (April 14th).
For those of you who think it's impossible for me to have been born 3 and 1/2 months early, trust me, it was. I weighed 1 lb. 10 oz. when I was born and had to stay in the hospital for three months afterwards. I have scars all over my body from the various needles and things that were stuck into me to keep me alive.
On another note, congratulations on the baby OP! :)
For those of you who think it's impossible for me to have been born 3 and 1/2 months early, trust me, it was. I weighed 1 lb. 10 oz. when I was born and had to stay in the hospital for three months afterwards. I have scars all over my body from the various needles and things that were stuck into me to keep me alive.
On another note, congratulations on the baby OP! :)
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You don't know?? It's David Tennant! No, it's ok, I'm sorry for my outburst But I thought it was common knowledge. I'll go back to the Whoniverse now
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Fireworks > childbirth, everyone knows that... But OP, that sucks, but hopefully it turned out allright.
Justice_Beaver | 13
'Murica > childbirth
But seriously, I hope your delivery went well. Congratulations!
But seriously, I hope your delivery went well. Congratulations!
SuperDanielNL | 23
'Murica's 2013th birthday, right?
Mossears133 | 15
16- I REALLY hope that was sarcasm >_
SuperDanielNL | 23
Well I heard it says so in the constitution. 'Murica f*ck yeah!
You cannot seriously think the US constitution is 2013 years old...I hope.
DracoSpirita | 21
78 - With the public education system today, who knows.
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Or she could have just spoke up. If people are sitting there nodding because they don't know what you're saying then maybe you should speak up so they can hear you.
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THIS IS the shocking moment a man set a store owner on fire after launching a Molotov cocktail into his deli.
The suspect visited the 24-hour MiniMart in Brooklyn, New York, and argued with the clerk over store credit before returning an hour later.
He was caught on CCTV lighting the home-made explosive outside the shop before throwing it inside with such force he fell to the pavement as he ran away.
The explosion inside the shop set the 34-year-old worker on fire, police said.
Despite the attack and being set alight, the victim amazingly escaped serious injury.
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I've got a question I get a lot. What DAW should I use or should I buy when I'm first starting out?
That's a tough one to just give you a direct answer on. I went to college and wanted to make a serious go at this as a career, and so I learned Pro Tools, because that's what everyone told me to learn, and it was you know, the software that was most common in recording studios, and still is, I would say.
So if you're wanting to try to be a pro, you want to build a career, learn Pro Tools first. Buy Pro Tools, beg, borrow, steal, get a copy of it. Holy shit, people in the hall. Did you hear those guys? Holy shit, they're loud.
Anyways, if you're wanting to build a career out of this, learn Pro Tools. Beg, borrow, steal, just get a copy. Whatever you have to do.
After that, if you're just a guy at home wanting to make music and record music and you're just looking for some help trying to make it sound better, you know, GarageBand, Logic, there's a billion options out there. Studio One.
They all sort of have their own niches as far as efficiency and ways of doing things.
I can tell you that I've used Logic before. Logic is very intuitive and very efficient when it comes to MIDI and programming inside it. I personally hate working with audio inside Logic, and again, I haven't used it in awhile. I've also used Reason for MIDI and programming, which was like, the first MIDI sequencer that I ever got.
Like, here's my thing. I don't want to have to use two pieces of software to get a project done. I just want to use Pro Tools.
So eventually, I just learned how to do MIDI in Pro Tools, and I just dealt with it, and that's what I do now. I'm a big Native Instruments user, a big Spectrasonics — their stuff sounds really good.
I still use Reason from time to time, but I don't really like the EQs and compression and whatnot inside there. But I will ReWire it in and it's still a pain in the ass, but thems the breaks, right?
Ableton is really good. It's really popular with a lot of the EDM guys and people learning to program Dance music. It's very intuitive for sort of performing that stuff as well.
Studio Live does some cool stuff with mastering, and it has some really cool new quirks. Again, I don't really know it, I just know Pro Tools, it's what I use day in and day out.
Reaper is cool. You know, use what you've got and make music. If all you've got is a laptop and GarageBand, use a laptop and GarageBand. I know guys killing it on little MacBooks with USB microphones and GarageBand, so it's the content that's going to build your career. The songs will always do more for you than the tools. You know.
So with that, I don't know. If you're serious about it, get Pro Tools, and then learn Logic, and then maybe look into Ableton or something if you're not, and you want to get Studio One, get Studio One. If you want to get GarageBand, get GarageBand. I really don't care. They all do 96kHz, 24-bit. They all save wavs, mp3s, they all import wavs, mp3s. They're all pretty equal on that front.
Look at your budget, look at what you want to do, look at your resources and find something that works for you.
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I've got a new premium tutorial. If you're super, super new to this whole world, I've got like, an hour and a half long training video on Pro Tools. So we go over the Edit Window, the Mixing Window, everything you need to know about opening up a session, bit depths, and sample rates, and editing, and the tools, and how it saves, and all that stuff. All the basics you need to know to get started.
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Dear Mr Banerjee,
I do not know why Israel is not giving voting rights to Palestinians but in my opinion to be fully ethical Muslims should not even demand democratic rights in other countries and they should volunteer to live like dimmi-equivalents in non-Islamic countries. Most Muslim-majority nations are mostly theocracies and these nations have nothing to do with secular democracy. Non-Muslim's rights are definitely less than equal and are vaguely defined. The moral position will be for Muslims to give up their democratic rights in free democracies and volunteer to live like dhimmi-equivalents. Don't you think so?
Whichever non-Muslim country you live in, Mr Banerjee, as an Islamic apologist, your should surrender your democratic rights. I hope you do so.
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Will National Grid Help You Retire Rich?
Now more than ever, a comfortable retirement depends on secure, stable investments. Unfortunately, the right stocks for retirement won't just fall into your lap. In this series, I look at 10 measures to show what makes a great retirement-oriented stock.
For generations, investors have counted on utilities to provide solid income and stability for conservative portfolios. Unlike most utilities, National Grid (NYS: NGG) has a business that isn't limited to just the U.S., with major operations in the U.K. as well. Can international diversification make this company a better utility play than its competition? Below, we'll revisit how National Grid does on our 10-point scale.
The right stocks for retirees
With decades to go before you need to tap your investments, you can take greater risks, weighing the chance of big losses against the potential for mind-blowing returns. But as retirement approaches, you no longer have the luxury of waiting out a downturn.
Sure, you still want good returns, but you also need to manage your risk and protect yourself against bear markets, which can maul your finances at the worst possible time. The right stocks combine both of these elements in a single investment.
When scrutinizing a stock, retirees should look for:
- Size. Most retirees would rather not take a flyer on unproven businesses. Bigger companies may lack their smaller counterparts' growth potential, but they do offer greater security.
- Consistency. While many investors look for fast-growing companies, conservative investors want to see steady, consistent gains in revenue, free cash flow, and other key metrics. Slow growth won't make headlines, but it will help prevent the kind of ugly surprises that suddenly torpedo a stock's share price.
- Stock stability. Conservative retirement investors prefer investments that move less dramatically than typical stocks, and they particularly want to avoid big losses. These investments will give up some gains during bull markets, but they won't fall as far or as fast during bear markets. Beta measures volatility, but we also want a track record of solid performance as well.
- Valuation. No one can afford to pay too much for a stock, even if its prospects are good. Using normalized earnings multiples helps smooth out one-time effects, giving you a longer-term context.
- Dividends. Most of all, retirees look for stocks that can provide income through dividends. Retirees want healthy payouts now and consistent dividend growth over time -- as long as it doesn't jeopardize the company's financial health.
With those factors in mind, let's take a closer look at National Grid.
What We Want to See
Pass or Fail?
Market cap > $10 billion
$41.4 billion
Revenue growth > 0% in at least four of five past years
2 years
Free cash flow growth > 0% in at least four of past five years
2 years
Stock stability
Beta < 0.9
Worst loss in past five years no greater than 20%
Normalized P/E < 18
Current yield > 2%
5-year dividend growth > 10%
Streak of dividend increases >= 10 years
2 years
Payout ratio < 75%
Total score
5 out of 10
Since we looked at National Grid last year, the company's score hasn't budged from its five-point showing. But the stock has done pretty well, posting a 15% gain over the past year.
To understand National Grid, you have to understand the dynamics of the utility industry in both countries that the company serves. In the U.S., National Grid focuses on the Northeast, which has seen a steady outflow of people and economic opportunity to faster-growing areas such as the Southeast and the Gulf Coast. As a result, National Grid faces an almost impossible task in trying to compete with powerhouses Southern (NYS: SO) and Duke Energy (NYS: DUK) in terms of growth, simply because its customer base isn't as economically healthy.
In the U.K., though, population growth has been stronger, yet the utility faces an even bigger challenge: a new regulatory environment. With regulator Ofgem making capital investment proposals and suggesting pricing controls that would cover National Grid's entire distribution and transmission business in the U.K., the company obviously has a lot at stake in the outcome.
Unfortunately, National Grid took a hit from Hurricane Sandy, as its Long Island Power Authority suffered huge power outages that took weeks to resolve. The utility wasn't the only one affected by the storm, as Consolidated Edison (NYS: ED) and FirstEnergy's (NYS: FE) Jersey Central Power & Light had to deal with millions of customers without power and brought on massive crews to handle the situation.
For retirees and other conservative investors, the stock's dividend of nearly 6% is hard to match even among utilities. National Grid isn't without risk, but with exposure to two countries, it gives you two opportunities in a single package.
Keep searching
Finding exactly the right stock to retire with is a tough task, but it's not impossible. Searching for the best candidates will help improve your investing skills, and teach you how to separate the right stocks from the risky ones.
Retirees deserve a chance at some top stocks, and we've got a good candidate for you. Find out which stock the Motley Fool's chief investment officer has selected for his No. 1 stock for the next year in our new free report, "The Motley Fool's Top Stock for 2013." Grab your copy now while it's still available; just click here and it's yours.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> The Spa City filmmakers behind children's series "The Adventures of Snow White & Rose Red" are hosting a special local screening for viewers to enjoy while accompanied by some of its fairytale characters.
The series, which is set to debut soon on Amazon Prime, is a magical live action fairy tale that follows the adventures of sisters Snow White and Rose Red, who live in an enchanted forest and encounter other classic fairy tale characters.
A trailer for the show is already available for viewing on Amazon, and the series will be released in its entirety later this year.
The Adventures of Snow White & Rose Red was created by Saratoga Springs-based Trident Fantasy Films, which utilized local talent and filmed scenes in recognizable regional sites during the making of the series.
The local project has turned into an enchanting affair for the makers of The Adventures of Snow White & Rose Red. "Having the opportunity to show our series to children on a big screen at the Riggi Theater is a dream come true for us," said Nicole Coady of Trident Fantasy Films. "I can't wait to see what they think of a show that we put so much love into. This series really is for the kids! The show is all about friends showing kindness and helping friends and we're so grateful to this community for being such wonderful friends of the show and supporting us in such an incredible way."
This weekend, area children and parents can experience the magic on and off-screen by attending a special screening on Saturday at the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs.
Along with the exclusive sneak peek event-goers will get to meet Snow White and Rose Red, played by local actresses Callista and Demetra Zorbas, in person. The screening will also feature a special guest appearance by Alice of Alice in Wonderland.
There will be two screenings, one from 10 a.m. to noon and another from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame, located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fairytale character.
This event is also an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs and the creative industry in the community.
Tickets are $25 each, available for purchase on Eventbrite.
All proceeds from ticket purchases will go directly to funding post-production on this series, which is expected to launch this summer on Amazon. More information and updates about The Adventures of Snow White and Rose Red can be found at tridentfantasyfilms.com or www.facebook.com/snowrosetv.


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Smartwatches Outsell Smartphones as Russia's Must-have Accessories
Fashion, functionality and fitness have seen Russians turn to smartwatches as this season's essential accessory.
Russians have been buying more smartwatches than smartphones over the autumn, according to figures released by a number of the major players in the sector, including M-Video, Svyaznoy and Eldorado. Overall, sales of smartwatches quadrupled in the September to November period, with some US$30 million worth of such items sold across Russia.
According to trade analysts, a number of factors have led to this upsurge in demand. Most notably, Russians value these digital timepieces for their functionality and affordability, while also prizing the cachet they bestow upon the wearer.
Smartphones long ago ceased to be real objects of envy, with similar items affordable by Chief Executives and office cleaners alike. While it is now increasingly common to see young metrosexuals and businesswomen sporting smartwatches, though, they remain a rarity among migrant workers and the like.
The popularity of smartwatches has even had something of a knock-on effect to smartphone sales. Frequently, a newly-acquired smartwatch will not pair with an old or outdated smartphone, prompting the owner to upgrade or even to switch phone brands in order to properly access the watch's functionality, while also retaining a degree of peer admiration. In particular, this factor has proved a boon to a number of the more recent entrants to the market, notably LeEco, Meizu and Xiaomi.
Smartwatches are seen as being particularly popular with consumers who favour a more healthy lifestyle, given their suitability for use in monitoring fitness and diet regimes. They are also in demand by those who have to juggle a wide variety of contacts on their smartphones, given their advanced call-handling features.
Aside from these two groups, however, the majority of purchasers value smartwatches more for their novelty value than their functionality. In line with this, many of the more fashionable young Russians now see these digital timepieces as part of their overall look, selecting models that co-ordinate with particular outfits or styles.
This fashionable aspect of smartwatches has already begun to have an impact on the sale of high-end watches, particularly in the men's market in St Petersburg and Moscow. It is now no longer considered de rigueur to sport the latest model by Ulysse Nardin or Hublot among senior staff, with smart timepieces now very much the order of the day. This is despite the fact that junior managers can often afford exactly the same models as their superiors.
The 40-plus sector, though, has remained largely immune to the appeal of smartwatches. This has seen the traditional pattern – older consumers gravitating from the more affordable Q&Q and Seiko brands to pricier Tissot, IWC and Panerai models as their income levels rise – remain largely unaltered. This, though, may change as younger consumers come of age and retain their digital preferences.
In terms of purchase channels, as with many other consumer items, Russian shoppers have a growing preference for buying both smartwatches and smartphones online, with AliExpress and JD.com proving to be two of the more popular e-commerce sites. With customs requirements less stringent for individual shoppers in Russia than in the EU, these sales channels are ideal for Southeast Asian suppliers looking to target the country's gadget-obsessed consumers. To date, a number of mainland electronics brands have already found more of a ready market in Russia than they have in Western Europe.
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Ukraine's Prosecutor General Vitaly Yarema has send in his resignation, Ukrainian MP Alyona Shkrum said on Facebook on Monday.
"Yarema has finally sent in his resignation. Now let's wait for the president's decision," she said.
Over 130 Ukrainian MPs demanded Yarema's resignation. They blamed him for being shiftless and for shelving a number of notable cases.
For this to happen, they needed 150 votes.
Yarema was appointed as Prosecutor General in June 2014. His predecessor was Oleh Makhnitskyi.


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