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PDA, or public display of affection, is completely disgusting and unnecessary especially in a school environment. Nobody needs the distraction of people making out in the hallway, while they are trying to learn. Not only that but nobody should feel uncomfortable in the environment they are supposed to be learning in. People can save the making out and kissing for after school, there's no reason to feel as they need to make out with that person during school hours. Please save it for a room. -K.S.B
I'm a junior and we all know that we'd love to have it in school but its unnecessary. I have plenty of time after school and on the weekends to be with my babygirl. Deal with it. You can't change the laws, so why try to change rules in school that you have no power over? Hopefully you'll grow up sometime. Hopefully you will eventually realize that is not a need. It's a want
School is a place for learning and education. Kids should be attending class, studying, playing sports, interacting with a variety of students and learning the arts. If kids get into exclusive relationships at school it often means everything else is ignored and you see a decline in both their academic and social achievements.
Public Displays of Affection, or PDA, should be more enforced in high schools. School should be a place for learning, and allowing inappropriate "make-out" sessions is not only disruptive to our environment, but uncomfortable for those involved and passersby. By removing these unnecessary distractions, students can more effectively focus on their education. There is a place and time for affection as well as for school--the two should not intermix.
One of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy relationship is PDA, lack of PDA has been known to lead to abusive relationships. Couples who publicly display their affection generally tend to be more open with themselves ad others about their relationship. In a "public" relationship, abuse is less likely to happen because peers of couples would not permit it. However behind closed doors, it is easy for abuse to take place because there is nobody to stop abuse from taking place. Many Studies have proven that lack of PDA causes unhealthy relationships. In Winfred Gallagher's article "Young Love: The Good, The Bad, And The Education", "Researchers [Also] urge adults to be alert to signs that a relationship is too consuming, reduces others social contacts or incites jealousy and feelings of ownership…". Some people argue that it is ridiculous to make a claim that massive amounts of teens undergo dating violence because of PDA. However, many teens do suffer from abusive relationships and it is becoming a rising issue in communities. In the U.S. One in Three adolescents have suffered abuse from their dating partners. And most of those relationships took place behind closed doors.
Furthermore, a school wide policy on PDA would be too strict on many students, especially in an age of 0 Tolerance Policies. 0 tolerance policies give out the same punishment, wether it be mild or severe to the offender no matter how major or minor the offense was. 0 Tolerance policies cannot be disputed and they don't conform to any special circumstances. A 0 tolerance policy on PDA would require any form of PDA to be punished with the same verdict. Wether the PDA displayed was just hugging or "Frenching" both parties would have the same punishment. In 2007, an 8th grade girl from Illinois served two after school detentions just for hugging her two friends, not her boyfriend, her two friends. According to an article by Steven Gray from TIME magazine, that very same girl was reported to have been shunned by her peers after that because other parents deemed her as a bad influence. Not only had the 0 tolerance policy affected her record, it affected her socially too. Others might say that in such cases schools could create policies that limit only certain forms of PDA. While this may seem like a good idea, unfortunately the school system would never be able to impose a policy that limits specific forms of PDA because people interpret PDA differently. While one person may view an act as explicit, others may not.
Kissing is the number one transmitter of cooties from person to person. I think everyone should have to wear a hazmat suit and must remain at least an arms length apart. That way no one can touch each other to share cooties. I believe without a doubt public displays of affection are completely out of line.
Me and my gf were holding hands in school and got in trouble. Now shes to scared to do anything with me and ot just really sux. Me and my gf both agree thet all of the teachers just need to get layed xD. I am still going to do what i want because i love her very much and i want to show it.
I do believe that there are a certain amount of affection you can display in school or in the public , but getting punished in schools for a kiss or holding hands is prohibited in schools.Its idiotic ,we all know that people kiss,hug, and display there love openly to the world but why does the teachers and board of staff say it's inappropriate and make obey a rule that we the students don't believe , it doesn't affect education process in any way. It's like saying the rights we have outside the school are not effective in the school because they educational board thinks they have the right to make us obedience t for a rule that irrelevant and the irony we have books in school with love,sexual events and etc...
Alright, its a very controversial point whether its to supposed to be banned or not. I support schools to banned PDA it causes alots of problematic situation for the parents. If you think about parents in america they are not having much authority on their childrens. When it comes to school there is no question about to say about the freedom!!! Think about this freedom as if you can do anything this in fact isnt supposed to be allowed for quite many reasons for expample if a boy is allowed to kiss a girl out of marraige. Then nothing else is left to say about commeting that he has kissed his sister. This is obviously a concern to many states. It should considered fully by all the schools.
PDA is bad. Why? PDA stands for public displays of aggression. Now aggression is bad. Whenever I get really aggressive I feel ashamed of myself and beg for forgiveness. I'm tired of seeing the PDA kids beating each other up in the hallways. I really wish that they could all get along and get a mediation by Peer Mediation.
Okay, if two kids are groping and tonguing in the hallway, I could see that being a problem, albeit with a warning before the punishment. However, kissing, holding hands, hugging (within reason) should be allowed! Why would you want to make schools unpleasant for the children? I could see not being able to do those things while the teacher is talking, but it should fall under the same category as talking over the teacher. Allowing reasonable PDA is a great, free way to make children want to come to school. Not only that, but happy students are productive students. Finally, two students holding hands, kissing, or hugging in the hallway does not effect their education in a negative way at all! Sure, you could say that it leads to more tardies, but if your going to use that as an excuse, why do you let the teacher hold students after the bell without a pass? In fact, why should a teacher care if a student is 10 seconds late? It's not like the teacher is starting class in that time. School has a lot of pointless regulations, and its high time we get rid of them. Maybe if we were nicer to our students, they would respect us as human beings, not as a mean authority figure to be defied.
No. People have a right to express their love. Either by public kissing, holding hands, hugging, kiss on the cheek etc. Now, getting sexual is a bit too far. But why should they be restricted to show their affection for each other? I never understood it. Two people should have the right to do so. If you don't like what you're seeing, don't look at it. When I was in school two people were hugging and the school was threatening to separate them. Now that's just taking it too far. They weren't engaging in some sex act in public and that's what schools treat it like. If you don't like it, don't look at it.
I'm in eighth grade going on ninth grade. I get hugs and short kisses on the cheek all the time! My homeroom teacher is cool with it but basically every other teacher yells at kids for pda. Of course making out in the hallway will get you in trouble, but a hug shouldn't. I think parents and schools should stop being overly concerned with sexualizing and sheltering kids. I mean what if your having a bad day!? What's a kid going to do in a situation where a boy/girl kisses them? Go tell a teacher ? If it's against your religion then fine, I respect that, but I go to a Catholic school and got to church every Tuesday. I've even asked a priest if it's unholy and he said no. My parents don't care if I get in trouble for hugging or holding hands. They would flat out complain to my principal! And for the people who thinks this takes away from education, what if it relieves stress for him/her, what if he/she needed that hug. You don't know what the kids are going through outside of school.
Whats so wrong with showing you love the person your with?? If you don't like it then simply don't look!! I always get in trouble for HUGGING my boyfriend! And after school we stand at his locker and the same teacher every day stands there and watches us!! I feel you should have the right to hug,hold-hands, and kiss the one you love!
With newer generations coming in the close, People increase PDA to help with stress, Depression, And hard work. From experience of being in a high school relationship, Life is much more easier, And gives me something to look forward to after I graduate. The constitution regulates the right to love whoever wherever. For schools to ban this right, It violates the United States. Arguments about this topic should be considered repetition, Because all it is are people who have either had a bad experience from a relationship, Or people who are too scared to socialize. Just because one person is having a good life, Doesn't mean that you can choose the right or the wrong. Most families today, And yesterday grew from a high school relationship. I know this, Because my grandmother had my uncles at the age of 16. She is glad she took time away from school, Because she made 3 productive children. PDA does not affect the learning environment. Plus, There is no time outside of school to show affection to the one you love, Schools are growing more time consuming each year. Banning PDA is just as bad as banning marriage.
You have divine rights in the constitution. One of them being pursuit of happiness. If me kissing my girl makes me happy, I will go to jail before you take that away from me. I will take that court. That's a promise. I can kiss her. Go away now. Thanks.
What? Are you some bitter old scrooge with an ice cold heart?
Probably. I know there is a teacher at my school like this. Kissing should not be allowed , sure. But hugging or holding hands? How is that any different from a handshake or a dance? Its sickening that people want to control what others do. To counter SweetlyCanada, Why are people aged 16-18 having relationships? Because they are almost adults or they already are... Your point is moot. To counter the anonymous poster on the other side at the bottom - I play sports I have a 3.8 GPA I study for 2 hours every night and I am taking AP courses as a sophomore. I also have a large (and growing) friend group. And guess what? I hug my girlfriend Every Single Day. Ooh that gets you really riled up doesn't it? That you are completely incorrect in your ridiculous argument. Anonymous poster on the opposite side #2, If your argument is that this is a FREE country so we should limit what people should do, you're being contradictory anyway. Hugging and holding hands is NOT sex. Anonymous poster on the opposite side #3 just because your schedule does not have conflicts with having a girlfriend, that does not mean others don't have said conflicts. I , being a participant in sports year round, and having to get a job here soon as well as being in drivers ed and having family out of state, rarely have free time. Top poster on the opposite side - So your argument is that the parents of near-adults / adults should have complete control over their feelings and actions? And at the end you talk about kissing a sister? Your paragraph is a jumbled piece of trash. And finally, the poster I haven't gotten to yet. You assume that PDA will effect the amount of time spent working? In what ways? How is holding my girlfriends hand for 4 minutes after every period in any way going to effect my or anyone else's work ethic? The answer is simply, it won't.
If anything it gives my day a boost and encourages me to work harder. I know I've become better in sports since I've had her to be there for me. So please, take a look at what you're saying before posting everyone. Make the right choice and vote for it not to be banned.
Students may get in trouble in school, and thats unnessessery. You may think its going to stop but it will not! If you do not like dont look at it! Its that simple! I can see groping and stuff like that a problem, but holding hands kissing hug etc. is perfectly acceptable!
My teachers will argue with me and my boyfriend for holding hands! That's crazy. . . I would understand if kissing or making out in the hallways was not allowed but hugging or holding-hands being banned is stupid. We should be able to show affection. We are growing human beings and we are maturing. We will have bf/gfs and it should be no problem. Because no one cares when we hold hands during our 5 minute passing period, And it doesn't distract anyone's learning.
If you don't like it then don't waste your time saying "no pda" and shit. Now if couples are making out or somewhat in the locker pit/hallway, I understand that but kissing, Hugging, Holding hands. . Come on it's not that bad. I hold hands with my boyfriend while walking in the hallways and some people just always saying no PDA. The other day on our 1 year anniversary some girl pushed me and my boyfriend saying no PDA. Now again; if you dislike PDA, Shut the fuck up and deal with it like please. Look away. Don't pay attention to it.


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With the opening bouts of the Strikeforce heavyweight tournament less than a month away, embattled grand prix participant Josh Barnett turned up on HDNet's Inside MMA over the weekend, where he and Bas Rutten both just started saying stuff. Protest if you want, but it makes for great TV when nobody is around to check facts or rein in the insanity. Clearly, Barnett and Bas just want to bro down, have a couple of drinks and reminisce about how radical it used to be to be King of Pancrase, leaving poor Kenny Rice to try to bumble his way through some actual journalism.
Things reach a fever pitch of awesomeness at about the 3:40 mark, when Rice asks Barnett a serious question about his efforts (or lack thereof) to get relicensed in California. Barnett dismissively waves his hands and pretty much says he doesn't give a damn, that he doesn't need no pencil-pushing lawmakers to tell him when and where he throws down. All the while Bas just chuckles to himself and mumbles stuff like "Right! Yeah!" as if to say "You tell it, brother!" Seriously, these guys are two peas in a pod …
"At the end of the day, I don't care where I fight, I really don't …," Barnett says. "When Bas and I started we fought (with) no rules for no money, for no reason. (Cue laughter from Bas, who then repeats, "No reason!" like that's the greatest thing ever.) This isn't like some sort of lifestyle — wear the clothing, be the guy, say I'm a cagefighter — I don't care about any of that. If they took all the rules away, I'd still fight. I remember reading somewhere, someone said, 'I don't know if there was an opportunity to fight to the death, how many MMA fighters would truly ever take that opportunity.' I thought about it and I thought, you know, I probably would. I'd do it."
At which point we can only assume that Stefan Struve and Anthony Pettis (who are flanking Barnett at the Inside MMA guest table) both look at him like he's an absolute fool. If not, they should have.
"I've tried to work with (the commission)," Barnett also says, "but there have obviously been some difficulties. Especially like the last time, when I followed through on their behest – they actually approached me – so I go through their steps, I meet with their head of their commission and I figured everything was square. So I prepared as instructed and showed up and found something entirely different altogether."
"Why is this a surprise to you?" Asks a commiserating Bas, who you can tell just wants to laugh and slap Barnett on the back and say "Oh man, those craaazy athletic commissions!" but somehow restrains himself.
"There are 49 other states," Barnett goes on. "There are a gazillion other countries in the world. If every country in the world outlawed MMA, I'd still be fighting. I don't need anybody to tell me to do it or give me permission."
So, what Barnett is saying is that he just likes to fight, without regard to the rules or regulations. As if his entire career to this point hasn't been a testament to that sad fact.

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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has made the most provocative tax reform recommendation in many years. Jindal said he would overhaul the tax law. If he has his way, he'll revolutionize it. The governor proposes to eliminate both the personal and corporate income laws in Louisiana. Why eliminate all the income taxes in the state? Jindal thinks it would be a boon to the economy. If the state allows citizens to keep more money in their pockets, they will invest and spend wisely (certainly more wisely than the government). Jindal also believes the change will attract businesses. Businesses, too, would like to keep more money in their pockets. The Tax Foundation predicts that repealing the income taxes would propel Louisiana to No. 4 on its business climate index, up from a decidedly mediocre No. 32.
The cost of carrying out that radical reform? The state sales tax would rise from 4 percent to more than 7 percent. Although the regressivity of that move is troubling, several states have sales tax rates at or more than 7 percent. Most also tax income. The governor will have to not only raise the sales tax rate, but broaden the base. We all know that base broadening, particularly for services, is difficult.
The state personal income tax raises about $2.5 billion annually; the corporate income tax, another $200 million. Those aren't insignificant amounts. The increased sales tax rate, according to the governor's critics, wouldn't cover the lost income tax revenue. Perhaps that's not such a bad thing. Personally, I think the governor should vow to cut government by the amount the increased sales tax does not cover.
Liberals hate this proposal. Some say it will "ruin" Louisiana. But the nine states without broad-based income taxes seem to do OK. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy shows that the reform would be regressive. And it would, because consumption taxes are more regressive than income taxes. But that's looking at only one side of the equation. If repeal of the income tax results in an economic boom, everyone will benefit. Wages will increase. And there will be more economic opportunities for those on the lower end of the income ladder. The rich already have those opportunities. The government should be expanding opportunities for everyone else.
What really galls liberals about Jindal is his audacity to cut tax burdens on the rich. You see, for many on the left, this isn't about helping the poor. It's about soaking the rich. There's a long populist tradition of attacking the well-to-do. Public policy fueled by jealousy never amounts to much in terms of improving people's lives.
But Jindal's biggest obstacles are unlikely to come from liberal talking heads. Professional service providers -- lawyers, accountants, and so on -- will fight any expansion of the tax base to their work. That's silly because they'd benefit much more from income tax repeal than they'd be hurt by a tax on services. But I suspect the professional classes will support income tax repeal and the continuation of sales tax exemptions for services. Tax lawyers and accountants, of course, won't like the repeal of income taxes because, well, income tax complexity is the gift that keeps on giving. Those are common political problems when facing reform. The governor will have to figure out how to overcome those challenges.
No state in modern times has repealed its personal income tax. Only Ohio has repealed its corporate income tax (replacing it with a repulsive gross receipts tax). This is a tremendous opportunity to do something bold. Jindal should be praised.
Heineman's (Sort of) Bold Move
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) sounded like he was shaking things up when he gave his State of the State speech. Like Jindal, he called for elimination of the personal and corporate income taxes. But I'm unsure how committed to boldness the Nebraska governor is.
After his speech, Heineman offered two proposals. The first would repeal the personal and corporate income taxes and pay for it through the elimination of $2.4 billion in sales tax exemptions. That's pretty bold, although many people will be justifiably skeptical about eliminating so many exemptions. It's hard to imagine income tax repeal without sales tax rate increases.
But perhaps realizing the difficulties of achieving reform, Heineman also submitted a second, much less ambitious plan. Plan B calls for ending the corporate income tax and greatly reducing income taxes on retirees. He would pay for that by eliminating $395 million in sales exemptions. Obviously, finding $395 million in sales tax exemptions worth eliminating is easier than finding $2.4 billion.
But the governor should be praised for his efforts to rid the state of the corporate income tax, which remains the worst way to raise revenue.
Not the Case in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) is taking a different approach. He's calling for raising the top personal income tax rates, lowering the sales tax rate, raising gasoline taxes, and raising corporate income taxes. Patrick's goals are to make the system fairer and to raise more money.
He wants to raise the top personal income tax rate from 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent in the name of fairness. Wouldn't raising it to 7.5 percent be even fairer? Or 8.5? 10.5? Besides the philosophical question of what's fair, the danger is that neighboring states aren't looking to increase tax burdens. The risk for Massachusetts is that it will recede to an earlier time when high-income people and jobs chose to move out of state. The moniker Taxachusetts is hardly an advertisement for economic development -- unless you're in New Hampshire.
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First Rowling Scholar seeks to unlock the mysteries of pain in MS
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Dr Peter Foley, a clinical PhD student whose research explores pain in MS, has been appointed as the Anne Rowling Clinic's first Rowling Scholar. Pain caused by damage to the central nervous system, or neuropathic pain, is a common symptom in MS. Its causes, however, are poorly understood. Dr Foley hopes his study, Clinical and fMRI Investigation of Neuropathic Pain Mechanisms in Multiple Sclerosis, will lead to insights into the causes of MS‐related neuropathic pain and potentially contribute to the future development of targeted therapies. His work involves close collaboration between neurology, pain, palliative medicine, and imaging specialists.
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Can Diabetics Eat Popcorn?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body metabolizes glucose. People with diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat, since foods with carbohydrates can raise blood sugar levels. While popcorn is considered a carbohydrate, the good news is that diabetics can still enjoy this crunchy snack as part of a healthy diet.
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Diabetic Diet Overview
For the most part, a healthy diabetic diet resembles a regular diet. The main difference is that diabetics have to pay special attention to foods that affect their blood sugars, like carbohydrates. Foods that contain carbohydrates include grains, milk, sweets, fruits, juice, starchy vegetables and beans. On a diabetic diet, it's important to limit foods that are high in sugar and watch total carbohydrate intake. Additionally, eating smaller meals at consistent time intervals will help to control blood sugar levels.
Popcorn Safety
Popcorn is safe to eat on a diabetic diet, says the American Diabetes Association. This healthy whole-grain snack contains about 1 gram of fiber per cup and 15 grams of carbohydrates. Fiber is good for diabetics because research suggests that it helps to control blood sugar levels by slowing gastric emptying. Three cups of popcorn contains virtually no fat and sugar and only 93 calories. Popcorn also has about 1 gram of protein per cup, which is 2 percent of the daily recommended intake on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Diabetic Exchange List
Counting carbohydrates is a method diabetics use to manage their blood sugar levels. This technique is also called carb counting. By becoming aware of the level of carbohydrates eaten at each meal, people with diabetes can better manage their blood glucose levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, it's a good idea to start by having 45 to 60 grams of carbohydrates at each meal. Popcorn is a carbohydrate, but 1 cup of popcorn is considered a "free food" on the Exchange Lists for Diabetes.
Special Considerations
Remember that there is a difference between air-popped popcorn and movie popcorn. While air-popped popcorn is safe for diabetics in moderation, movie popcorn that is drenched in butter and loaded with salt is another story. Adding just 1 tablespoon of salt to popcorn will add 2,300 milligrams of sodium, which is more than some people need in a day. The American Diabetes Association recommends adding monounsaturated olive oil to your kernels but cautions that each tablespoon will cost 100 calories. Season your popcorn with garlic powder, ground thyme and other herbs.


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NFL: The Year so Far
By Scott Rohlffs aka souperman79
As I write this article, my World Champion Green Bay Packers stand alone with an 8-0 start. I understand that I have some bias in writing this article because I feel the Pack will repeat this year and win yet another Super Bowl. The biggest problem facing the Packers this year is their defence; especially the defensive line in my opinion. With the loss of Cullen Jenkins to the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency and the often injured Mike Neal out at the time; opponents are able to focus on Clay Matthews and shut him down with double teams. I think this has a lot to do with the amount of passing yards and big plays the secondary is getting blamed for. The line is not getting pressure on the quarterback, thus giving opposing teams time to let plays develop. Philip Rivers was able to shred the Packer defence for 385 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.
The difference maker for the Packers is number 12, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense. He has to be the runaway MVP candidate at this time. He is completing his passes 72.5% of the time and has 24 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions. His ability to put the ball into spots where his receivers can catch it is sometimes mindboggling.
At the pace Rodgers is currently on, he is set to throw for over 5,000 yards with a 71% completion rate and 45 touchdowns. All of these are worthy of a championship belt celebration without a doubt.
A team that has truly surprised me this season is tough to call. The Lions have roared out to a great start with Stafford so far staying pretty healthy and Calvin "Megatron" Johnson catching anything in his sight. The Buffalo Bills have cooled off a little bit as of late but are still doing very well. The problem that plagues the Bills is being in the same division as the Patriots and Jets. You can't look past the San Francisco 49ers either; Jim Harbaugh has come into the once storied franchise and put them back on the map. The biggest surprise for me this season though is the Cincinnati Bengals. With a rookie quarterback in Andy Dalton starting and doing well, along with Cedric Benson picking up from where he left off last year, how can you not be surprised?
When Carson Palmer refused to play for the Bengals ever again, I think most people left them for dead. They took Dalton in the draft in my eyes with the intention that Palmer may return and they could give Dalton a year or so to get acclimated to the NFL. Here we are through 8 games in and the Bengals are 6-2 leading the division. Dalton has probably exceeded a lot of the expectations out there thus far. The true test is coming for the Bengals though, as they are set to play the Steelers and Ravens two out of the next four games. Even if the Bengals would be unable to win all of the games, they have an opportunity to really put a mark on this season and prove they are not just a fluke.
You could also say the Philadelphia Eagles are surprising people this year. The so called "Dream Team" has had a rocky start to the season. After a 1-4 start they have won two in a row; the last win against the Cowboys being a very well played game. To me though, the biggest disappointment is the Indianapolis Colts. It goes to show how important Peyton Manning truly is to that franchise. Unfortunately I have a bad feeling we might have seen Peyton take his last snap as an NFL quarterback. For a person who has worked so hard and dedicated so much time and effort to the game, it's a shame it might have to end like it could.
The road to Indianapolis this year will be a fun journey. The first half of the season has been one of the best I can remember since I have been watching football. You have teams that have been doormats for years coming back to the forefront. You have so called "Dream Teams" severely underperforming and not meeting expectations; and you have a team who comes from a small town in Wisconsin, known as "Titletown", doing what they do best, winning.
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The method is simple - draw the pencil across the sandpaper, and twirl it as you go to create a nice even, sharp tip. Hold the pencil at a low angle for a very tapered end. After a while you'll need to hold the pencil at a steeper angle to get an acceptable point. Once you can no longer get a nice tapered point, it's time to go back to the electric sharpener.
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by John M. Borack
Here are a few reviews that I came across while cleaning behind the couch this morning at 4:00am. They're all 2010 releases, but some folks may not have had the opportunity to check 'em out yet, so without further ado…
The Rubinoos
Automatic Toaster
The Rubinoos have been doling out supersweet power pop platters since the 1970s, to critical acclaim in the pop community not only in the US and UK, but also in such far-flung locales as Japan and Spain, where they have a rabid following. Automatic Toaster, the band's first release of new material in more than five years (not counting lasy year's recent children's album, Biff-Boff-Boing), has been released to coincide with the band's Spanish tour and finds the Rubes in still in peak form.
The ingredients that have made the Rubinoos special ever since their top 50 cover of Tommy James' "I Think We're Alone Now" in 1977 are still in place: Jon Rubin's honeyed lead vocals and Tommy Dunbar's unfailingly catchy (and often humorous) songs and seriously underrated guitar heroics, alongside longtime bassist Al Chan's melodic bass runs and smooth vocals. The wild card on Automatic Toaster is the presence of Los Angeles-area pop music savant Robbie Rist as producer and deputy drummer. Rist brings his patented unbridled energy to the proceedings behind the kit (check the crash-boom-bangs on "Two Guitars, Bass and Drums" and the punky kick of "Mak Schau" for some evidence) and as a longtime fan of the band, also serves as a sympathetic producer.
Automatic Toaster alternates between the sort of sweet, jangly numbers that have endeared the Rubinoos to many for so long (the slide guitar-juiced longing of "Same Old Heartache" and a simply perfect cover of Johnny Johnson & the Bandwagon's early '70s bubblegum soul ditty, "Blame it on the Pony Express") and other tunes that have more of a '60s garage feel, such a speedy cover of Los Bravos' "Black is Black" and the early Kinks-like "Can't Have Her Back." In between there are such power pop classics-in-waiting as "Must Be a Word," "I Pity the Fool" and the downright goofy "Earth #1," a ridiculously catchy/silly treatise on why our planet is tops. ("Uranus – don't go there! Pluto – you call that a planet?") A few tracks that are mildly entertaining novelty trifles are all that keeps Automatic Toaster from attaining five-star status. (Available at www.koolkatmusik.com or www.popplusone.com)
The Poppees
Pop Goes the Anthology
The Poppees were one of the first bands signed to the fledgling Bomp Records label by the semi-legendary impresario/journalist Greg Shaw back in the mid-'70s, in the process becoming one of the first acts on the indie power pop scene . The New York City-based combo released two first-rate, Merseybeat-influenced singles in 1975 on Bomp ("If She Cries" b/w "Love of the Loved" and "Jealousy" b/w "She's Got It"), but the ever-popular "creative differences" saw the band splinter the following year, prior to having the opportunity to release an LP. Nearly 35 years after the Poppees' demise, Pop Goes the Anthology collects their four single tracks and adds 14 previously unreleased demos and live cuts (all in good or better fidelity), showcasing a raw but talented young band with some catchy songs and unbridled energy.
The centerpieces of the collection are the two singles, with "If She Cries" and "Jealousy" both approximating the sound and spirit of the early Beatles without sounding overly slavish. The b-sides are also worth of special mention: "She's Got It" is the Poppees' "Long Tall Sally," a Little Richard cover dolled up in rockin' British Invasion garb, while "Love of the Loved" is a sweet Lennon/McCartney tune given to Cilla Black but never recorded by the Beatles. (Years later, scores of bands would cover "songs the Beatles gave away," but let it be known that The Poppees were among the first.)
Among the unreleased tunes are three tracks recorded live at CBGB's in June 1976, including the tough-yet-peppy "I'll Be Loving You" (a not-so-distant cousin to "All My Loving"), the driving "She's So Bad" (which borrows the classic bass line from another Little Richard tune, "Lucille") and a rough hewn take of "I Need Your Love," which the Ramones would cover on their 1983 album Subterranean Jungle. Earlier and slightly tentative live performances are also captured, with originals such as "Anything Wrong" and "Bad to You Good to Me" showing promise, and sitting nicely alongside a cover of the Dusty Springfield chestnut "Stay Awhile."
While the band's ballads – a cover of the '50s doo-wop classic "Since I Fell For You" and "Sad Sad Love" – sound like rewrites of "Yes it Is" and "This Boy" (not necessarily a bad thing), tracks such as the aforementioned "I'll Be Loving You" and the two single a-sides prove that the Poppees could have been a pop force to be reckoned with had they stayed together longer. Informative historical liner notes from Poppees guitarist Arthur Alexander complete the package.
The Britannicas
The Britannicas
The Britannicas is an indie power pop supergroup of sorts, comprised of Joe Algeri (Jack & The Beanstalk), Magnus Karlsson (Happydeadmen), and Herb Eimerman (formerly half of the Nerk Twins with Shoes' Jeff Murphy). Seeing as the trio reside in Australia, Sweden and the U.S., respectively, they took advantage of technology and swapped tracks over the internet to record their self-titled debut CD.
All three Britannicas switch off on lead vocals on the disc's dozen pleasant tracks, which lean heavily on polite guitar jangle rather than a rough-and-tumble power pop sound. The instrumental sweetness is used to good effect on Algeri and Eimerman's early Big Star-like ballad "Blue Sky Grey" and Karlsson's lovely, haunting "Love Trap," which recalls the best of the '70s singer/songwriter era. "Stars," another Algeri/Eimerman co-write, is a lovely little Byrdsy pop tune with Rickenbackers popping up throughout, while "Friday Night Alright (Come Out and Play)" has a distinct Richie Valens/Eddie Cochran vibe.
While some of the tunes fall a bit flat due to harmonies that fail to soar and a drum sound that's disturbingly boxy, The Britannicas is still a nice little slice of jangle pop that purists will enjoy. (Available at www.koolkatmusik.com)


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Located 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 15 minutes from Newport Beach, Costa Mesa has been dubbed the City of the Arts. It's a magical, art-filled cultural and even shopping mecca - from its Orange County Performing Arts Center and South Coast Repertory theater complex to many outdoor sculptures and its world-class "anti-mall."
Start your visit to the city by retreating from life in the fast lane at Isamu Noguchi's California Scenario sculpture garden, an island of tranquility. As visitors enter the garden of streams, waterfalls, mountains, and redwoods, they become part of the art-space environment reflected in the glass exteriors of the surrounding high-rise office buildings.
To portray his "dramatic abstract" of California's ecosystems, the artist has created six areas that he aptly named Energy Fountain, Water Source, Water Use, the Desert Land, the Forest Walk, and Land Use.
The Energy Fountain embodies the vitality of California with its metal wind sock perched atop an eruption of water gushing down a stainless-steel cone into a base of Rockville granite.
Rising alongside a white Sierra granite pathway to a bench, a redwood forest borders the small hillock of wildflowers and grasses of the Forest Walk. The long curving blades of grass flow round the specks of floral color, which change seasonally.
From the bench you can view the Desert Land across the garden, a circular mound planted with native California desert plants.
In Water Source, a 30-foot mountain waterfall representing the water source for the state cascades with a soothing sound, branching into the flowing meandering river below, studded with boulders to suggest rocky streams.
The thin rock borders of Water Use widen as the water flows toward the ocean, symbolic of the creation of rich topsoil as the stream carries earth along its way.
The harnessing of natural forces is depicted in Land Use, an eight-foot-high pyramid of white Sierra granite.
But a favorite for young climbers is the pile of 15 rounded granite boulders, a whimsical homage to his patron, Henry Segerstrom, which Noguchi christened the Spirit of the Lima Bean. It symbolizes the half-century of agricultural use of the land the family donated for the garden.
The sculptural elements reflect the changing natural light that bounces off the windows of surrounding buildings, creating magical mountain landscapes rising as a backdrop above desert scenes. At night, shadows of mountains, wrought by spotlights, play against the stark white wall enveloping the garden, inviting fanciful finger caricatures.
At the nearby Orange County Performing Arts Center, a backstage tour (presented by docents on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m.) guides visitors through the dynamics of the 3,000-seat hall, inaugurated 18years ago.
A privately funded venture, built upon the five acres of former lima-bean fields donated by the Segerstrom family (who also own the South Coast Plaza shopping resort), the center is a venue for concerts - from classical to jazz, from Broadway shows to operas and ballets.
The main lobby creates its own drama. As one stands below the enormous soaring mystical firebird, the center's signature sculpture seems to pierce the lobby's glass wall, extending in visual continuity from inside to outside.
Created by renowned sculptor Richard Lippold, whose work adorns Lincoln Center and the Smithsonian, it symbolizes flight, "man's greatest achievement," while reflecting the colors and rhythms of music. The bird's aluminum and steel wings glow gold, amber, bronze, and vermillion as the day's changing light plays upon its struts. Through the center's windows, one can gaze upon Henry Moore's "Reclining Figure," poised on the outdoor terrace, one of the area's many outdoor sculptures.
The center's main hall is fine-tuned regularly by movable rectangular panels on either side of the proscenium, to match the acoustics to the type of performance - solo, symphony, musical theater - and to the size of audience.
The twice-weekly tour includes a visit to the private Center Room, reserved for major donors, richly decorated with Syrian mosaic plaques dating from the 3rd century, and a peek backstage at dressing rooms, rehearsal halls, and the green room, where actors traditionally wait to be called to stage.
Adjacent to the theater, construction has begun on the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom 2,000-seat concert hall, designed by Italian architect Cesar Pelli.
Across the street is South Coast Repertory's new complex. Started 40 years ago by a group of college friends in a storefront, the Tony Award-winning SCR has grown into a magnificent three-theater complex with an annual budget of $8 million.
The theater presents a full range of productions from classics to new plays, some of which have been developed and commissioned in the annual May Pacific Playwrights Festival.
Browse the rolling green gardens connecting the locations, and one encounters a contemporary sculpture garden. There's "Night Shift," by Jim Huntington; an abstract of Sierra white granite, sliced through the top by a plate of polished stainless steel; "The Ram," a bright yellow steel abstraction by Charles O. Perry; "Fermi," Tony Smith's white marble sculpture homage to Enrico Fermi, the Nobel Prize-winning Italian physicist of quantum theory and atomic structure; and "Sun Ribbon," by Claire Falkenstein, a translucent wind screen of gold, orange, red, and violet stripes.
But even the most culturally oriented visitor probably won't want to leave Costa Mesa without at least peeking into that major shopping extravaganza, South Coast Plaza's "ultimate shopping resort," the highest-grossing mall in the United States, home to more than 280 shops, representing 17 countries, and more than 40 restaurants.
• For more information, contact the Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau at 800-399-5499, PO Box 5071, Costa Mesa, CA 92628, e-mail email@example.com, or visit the website, www.costamesa-ca.com.


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The project of Sound On Probation label founder Laurent Perrier, Zonk't is an experiment in what its creator calls "microscopic-music," a sort of minimalist take on experimental electronic music that shares elements of industrial ambient, glitch, and techno. This disk is sort of a companion to Pylône's Black Grains album, also released on Sound On Probation, and the two releases share several track titles. While Pylône's version of "Echoes" was a cheerful collection of mechanizes beeps, however, Zonk't has a darker undercurrent of digital glitches hiding beneath the fuzzy bass throb, and "Look, Part.6," as compared to the insect-like rumbling of Pylône's "Look, Part.3," is all metallic tension. A number of tracks from Zonk't take hints and inspirations from the industrial ambient scene, like the whirring and scraping of "Ohm 05, Part.1" or the metallic drones of "Line 4," but more interestingly, there's also a hint of dub in evidence. While Perrier's subliminal bass lines lack the stoned weirdness of Jamaican masters like Lee "Scratch" Perry or the Mad Professor, "Interior" and the aforementioned "Ohm 05, Part.1" have a certain head-nodding rhythm to them that recalls nothing so much as instrumental reggae stripped down to its binary core. Subtle though it might be, it's an unexpected delight to find such soulful elements on a noise album, and it goes to show that there's a lot more variety in the experimental scene than most people realize.
Visit the label, Sound On Probation, at www.soundonprobation.com for more information about this release.
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Blue Stars Present 'Grand Premiere' Of 2009 Program
One of the keys to a corps' success is a committed and supportive fan base. Approximately 300 parents, friends and alumni of the Blue Stars showed that support June 11 in Indianapolis as corps members made their "Grand Premiere" before leaving to begin their summer tour.
At the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the corps hosted a silent auction fundraiser and musical performance of its 2009 show, "The Factory." Even the weather seemed to be a Blue Stars fan Thursday, as persistent rain cleared up just as the show began and held off until the performance was done.
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Hi bees – I'm in need of your expertise for my seating chart!! Our venue said that it is usually 8 per table, but they can do 10 (although it will be more crowded). I have started my seating chart based on who we are inviting, knowing that some people will need to be shuffled around once the rsvp's start coming in.
However, my first thought for the seating chart was to mix it up, but stay within age ranges (it mix up his & my aunts/uncles and mix our cousins). Part of me thinks it would be great for our families to get to know one another better. However, I'm not sure how people might feel about this.. they may just want to sit with their family for the night. Also, would you rather be sititng at a table of 10 and a bit squished, or sitting more comfortably at a more "random" table – if that makes sense.
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Descent Options:The way back is actually at the top, unless you took a boat... In that case, just walk don't the stair-case.
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I love this route, It's a great challenge. Anyone with a little experience should try it. It constantly helps me improve my technique. It's a must if you are wanting to climb in the area. The hardest part is the first 10 or so meters.
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AdvisorShares Weekly Market Review – Week Ending 7/8/2016
Highlights of the Prior Week
Markets Take Back Pre-Brexit Levels
Domestic equities were on their way to a flat week before exploding higher on Friday after the June jobs report hit. The report was unquestionably strong. There were 287,000 jobs created, the workforce grew as the headline unemployment rate came in at 4.9%, the broader U6 printed 9.6% and the labor force participation rate was 62.7%. Wages weren't so great with a 0.1% rise. The May jobs number was revised down to just 11,000 from the previous 38,000.
Equities took the news by rallying 1.5% on Friday. For the week the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.08%, the S&P 500 was up 1.27%, the NASDAQ added 1.92% and the Russell 2000 chipped in with 1.74%. The S&P 500 closed Friday two points from its all-time closing high which was last set in May 2015. Going 13-14 months without a new high is not a positive indicator for market health so it will be interesting to see if a new high can be made and then held, all the more interesting with earnings season about to commence. Barron's noted an expectation for S&P 500 earnings to contract by 5.1% versus Q2 2015.
Strong though the report may have been the bond market traded like it didn't believe the number. Strong economic data should/could be a path to higher rates or at the very least not lower rates. Yet after closing at 1.45% on July 1st, the Ten Year US Treasury Note closed last week at 1.36% which is an all-time low and was two basis points lower than the day before that very strong jobs data.
Negative global rates notwithstanding, the shockingly low rates in the US should be a concern. They are at crisis levels (technically far below where they were during the crisis) but we don't appear to have an actual crisis at the moment, more like threats of a couple of different type of crises. Either there will be a crisis or the bond market is wrong and this is what the "new normal" as dubbed by old PIMCO is like.
The negative yield parade continued last week. The German bund is down to -0.18%, the Swiss ten year closed Friday at -0.60% and the JGB charges 0.28%. In countries with positive yields, the UK gilt is down to 0.73% and the French OAT may not have a positive yield much longer is down to 0.10%. Italy, with its Baa2 rating, yields 1.19%.
Gold rallied close to 2% which is a little surprising given the gain for equities. While gold does tend to have a low correlation to domestic equities it is also is effectively a currency, not in the sense of buying groceries with a gold coin but in terms of market participants exchanging currencies to buy gold. The paragraph above talking about ever-sinking bond yields is a story about currency debasement and deflation, both of which can make gold look appealing.
Speaking of currencies, the British pound continued to work its way lower, falling four figures last week to 1.29 against the US dollar with most of the decline coming on Tuesday.
ETF News
ETF.com reports strong fund flows into gold and high yield bonds which could both be part of the same story of trying to avoid assets most vulnerable to the deflationary threat that is impacting certain market segments. Outflows were dominated by funds offering international equity exposure.
It was a very quiet week for new funds with just one ETF hitting the market.
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There are certain bands/musicians that you might go years without hearing or thinking about but you actually know a lot of their songs including that At 77, Gordon Lightfoot Still On The Road, Singing His Enduring Songs;
So what Lightfoot does is tour, doing at least 70 shows a year. He'd just returned from an annual trip to the U.K., where he did 11 shows and was readying for one of his handful of U.S. swings, this one covering the middle of the country, including a stop at the Lied Center for Performing Arts Tuesday. His show, the 77-year-old Lightfoot said, is a good one, two hours plus of all the songs his fans want to hear and some lesser known nuggets from his extensive catalog, played with his four-piece band.
Kevin Durant's recent signing with the Golden State Warriors has drawn a lot of attention including an equivalency that Larry Bird 'couldn't imagine' joining Magic Johnson and Lakers from ESPN;
"I know back in the day, I couldn't imagine going to the Lakers and playing with Magic Johnson. I'd rather try to beat him," Bird said. "I could never imagine myself going and joining another team with great players, because I had great players and I was in a great situation."
As a bonus, the MLB Network is airing a documentary called MLB Network Presents: The Bird which is about Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. The Detroit Free Press gives us a preview including an interesting connection to the Harbaugh brothers;
"One of my favorite things are the two Harbaugh brothers," Cornblatt said. "Just talking to them and how much Fidrych meant to them, just the look in John Harbaugh's eyes … it was very touching."
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Yes, when a company fails there are some problems, but if the government's insistence on bailing out the large companies means that they are supporting whatever bad practices got the company in trouble in the first place. How are these companies going to change and get better if their mistakes are rewarded?
The notion that some companies are too big to fail is ridiculous. If corporate American knows the government is waiting to swoop and fix all their screw ups, there is no incentive to work harder and prevent the same mistakes from happening again. It's time for corporate America to put up or shut up. You made the mess, you fix it!
The government should really stop bailing out companies. Why give money to a company that made bad decisions and failed in the past. It makes no sense at all. All it's doing is digging the country into more debt because the reputation of these private companies is already ruined by the time they get bailed out and people have lost interest.
Our country is in such a huge debt hold that unless we stop bailing companies out, we will never be able to get out of it and will continue to add to it. I hear people say all the time "well money can just be printed". Yes it can, but every time they have to add more money into the circulation, it lowers the value of the $1, and I personally don't want to see the cost of living continually go up.


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Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8, tickets to the March 4 concert by acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma will be distributed at the Leach Theatre Box Office. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are strictly limited to two per person, and valid Missouri S&T ID is required. The distribution schedule is as follows: • Wednesday, Feb. […]
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ABS Dinner to Jazz needs art, poets, & musicians
ABS is looking for artists, poets, and musicians for the event Dinner to Jazz: Underneath the Harlem Moon. Those who submit art, or selected to perform will be given a free ticket. The event is February 25 at 7PM. Deadline to volunteer to perform is February 22. Please submit to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Senior Portraits
Senior portraits for the 2016-2017 yearbook will be taken March 22 and 23 from 10am to 2pm in the S&T Bookstore. If you are a senior graduating this spring please attend, dress is business casual.
Join Christian Campus Fellowship for worship and a teaching this Thursday in Ballroom C in Havener at 7PM. We are currently going through Romans and would love for you to join us! AC
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Bell & McCoy Lighting and Controls now represents DLS Lighting in all territories. DLS offers specification grade LED fixtures that offer simplicity and elegant precision. Careful consideration has been given to create function, form and lasting quality in their products. DLS offers ultra-sleek fixture designs that compliment and accentuate commercial and residential architecture.
We now represent Nova Flex in all territories. Nova Flex works with leading architects, lighting designers, engineers, national account groups, electrical distributors/wholesalers, and lighting supply stores across North America to provide custom LED solutions for specific applications.
We now represent Astro Lighting in Alabama. Founded in 1997, John Fearon and James Bassant came together to create Astro with a shared commitment to British lighting design and a passion for quality and precision. Now entering their 20th year, Astro's creative ethos has remained consistent throughout – that good design demands simplicity.
We now represent LSI in Alabama. LSI is committed to advancing solid-state LED technology to make affordable, high performance, energy-efficient lighting and custom graphic products that bring value to customers. They have a vast offering of innovative solutions for virtually any lighting or graphics application. In addition, LSI provides sophisticated lighting and energy management control solutions to help customers manage their energy performance.
We now represent Coronet in Alabama. Coronet continues to grow and exceed expectations in producing high-end architectural luminaires quickly and efficiently. Their work can be seen at Samsung's NYC Flagship Store, New York University, Mercedes Benz headquarters, the Google offices of Manhattan and more. Coronet's fixture's architecturally sleek appearance fits perfectly in modern commercial spaces and are designed with ease of installation in mind.
Bell & McCoy is excited to announce that we will begin representing GE Fixtures in Alabama. GE has been a Leader in Lighting for over 100 years and we are excited about this opportunity with them.


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PlayOnLinux Vault is a PlayOnLinux plugin which enables you to save and to restore your PlayOnLinux's applications. It is now integrated by default in PlayOnLinux.
New release (4.0.1) : 2012-03-15
You can download the PlayOnLinux Vault binary here.
Binaries are programs that can be directly used on your computer. If you just want to try or use PlayOnLinux Vault, it's a good choice.
If you don't know what to take, try "uname -m". If you are on Linux and you haven't installed it on your own, then your architecture should be i386 (first choice).
You can download the PlayOnLinux Vault sources here.
If you just want to try or use this program, please download the binaries (it's easier)
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They are popping up all over the place. Multimillion dollar pieces of hardware - chemical plants - are making dramatic appearances on Canada's table-top-flat prairies or in the shadows of the majestic Rocky Mountains.
Western Canada is beginning to play its role of petrochemical prodigy to the full.
In industry jargon, these are ''grass roots'' plants. They are integrated complexes built systematically from scratch.
Alberta is the hub of this frantic industrial adventure, where a unique alliance has been forged between a government seeking industrial diversification and cocky private capital that doesn't mind taking chances. With about $1 billion (Canadian) in physical plant already in place, Alberta is clearing ground or drawing up blueprints to at least double chemicalmaking facilities through the 1980s.
Where tumbleweed, native grass, wheat, and barley used to grow, a new host of products, including methanol, ethylene, anhydrous ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, urea, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, carbon black, glycols, chlorine , caustic soda, styrofoam, acids, acetates, herbicides, and fertilizers are pouring forth.
The key to all this newfangled activity is natural gas. This plentiful and relatively cheap feedstock serves as both the base and the insurance to the petrochemical grand design unfolding here. It was the energetic and, some say, unconventional people from Dow Chemical Canada Ltd. and their equally daring American parent who first put the word about the local petrochemical potential into the ears of attentive Alberta politicians and their business supporters in 1974.
Dow had already correctly forecast the effects of boosts in the price of crude oil used as a feedstock on the petrochemical industry in Europe and the US. It then accurately predicted the major shifts that were to occur in the global marketplace. Its motto was simply that security of feedstock and political stability will outweigh other considerations, including the rather extreme distances between Alberta and prospective customers around the Pacific rim.
Many of the developments that followed came through Nova, an Alberta Corporation, formerly Alberta Gas Trunk Line Company Ltd. It became the catalyst for the petrochemical growth here through a combination of good political moves and an early realization that there was indeed money to be made on plastic garbage bags and toys, as well as on more sophisticated intermediate and finished products.
Robert S. Blair, Nova's president and the nearest thing Canada has to a perpetual motion machine, grabbed the commercial opportunity afforded by the Alberta government's devotion to the cause. By riding the petrochemical tiger all the way, he enhanced his company's position as the exclusive shipper of gas within the province.
Seven years and hundreds of millions of dollars later, little in the way of petrochemicals can happen here without the approval and participation of Dow and Nova, whose near-monopoly position has been challenged by some latecomers.
But the Alberta petrochemical experiment is by no means out of the woods. In many aspects, in fact, it's only now coming to grips with the problems inherent in the business. It is, for instance, still waiting to see how other chemical companies will react to its less-expensively made products.


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Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has no concerns over Robinho after his quiet performance in Sunday's defeat to Wigan Athletic.
"You saw from Robinho's performance today that he is always wanting to receive the ball, always wanted to get on the ball and that shows he is brave in and out possession," Hughes explained.
"He is quite prepared to work for the cause and if we can get him in good areas then he can create for us as he has proved already."


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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A pair each of Mexican Gray wolves and Red Wolves call Beardsley Zoo home, where activities to educate the public on wolf conservation are planned all week.
Today, March 27, through April 1 is national #LoboWeek, an effort to educate the American public on the importance of returning wolves to their ancestral home in the Southwest.
There will be learning opportunities and activities all week. Lobo Week runs to Saturday, April 1.
"Both species of wolves at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo are imperiled," said Gregg Danchoo, zoo director.
"It is only through managed breeding and reintroduction that they survive in the wild today. Our wolf exhibits offer our guests an incredible opportunity to see these beautiful and fascinating animals up close."
The two Mexican gray wolves, a male, Harper, and female, Shy, at the Beardsley Zoo are siblings, born in 2007 at the California Wolf Center in Julian, Calif.
Together with the two Red wolves, they are part of the Species Survival Program, a breeding and management program designed to preserve the long-term sustainability of captive-based animal populations.
The Mexican gray wolves and Red wolves are two of the rarest mammals in North America.
Both species at one time were completely extinct in the wild.
In addition to the two Mexican gray wolves at Beardsley, there are two Red wolves. All four are extremely rare and on the Endangered Species list.
It has been 19 years since 11 captive-reared Mexican gray wolves were released into the wild in Arizona and New Mexico as part of a federal reintroduction program under the Endangered Species Act.
Missing from the landscape for more than 30 years, returning the Mexican gray wolf, or "lobo" to the wild was a significant milestone for the lobo and wildlife conservation efforts.
More than a million wolves were killed in the U.S. between 1850 and 1900.
In 1907, a call was made for the extinction of the entire species. Throughout the wolf's history, they have been hunted and reviled due to fear and misunderstanding.
Beardsley Zoo at 1875 Noble Ave. is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click the zoo website here for information.
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hello all,
i am kind of a noob at MEL maybe.
i often like to capture items as variables when i create them so i can rename them etc, even if i do not know what Maya may have named them. so i use syntax like the following
string $group_name[] =
group -em;
rename $group_name[0] "character_group";
but i find lately in 2013 (unless it was happening before and i am just crazy) that sometimes using and array causes errors and instead i have to use the syntax as follows
string $group_name =
group -em;
rename $group_name "character_group";
so in the first sample, i need to use an array or 2013 throws an error. in the second sample, i have to just use a string variable or 2013 throws an error. i have tried to make sense of it, but i cannot figure out why one or the other method will work and why. it is simple enough to change one method to the other if it fails, but it is kind of driving me nuts.
thanks so much for any help


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First movella! this is after the war when all of Harry's year returns to Hogwarts to complete their 7th year! Hermione and Draco are made heads so they have to share a dorm :) What could go wrong? They say keep your friends close but you enemies closer Goal: 1K
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In 1990, Marilyn Phillips began her company, Loren Interiors, a full service design firm working in new construction, remodeling, and redecorating homes in Houston, Texas. The name was inspired by her father, Lorenzo, and her new born daughter, Loren.
Marilyn had the privilege of training under and assisting her mother-in-law, well known designer, Betty Lou Phillips before going out on her own.
She has been honored to work with many talented architects on projects mostly in Texas, but also inColorado, Missouri, Arizona, Connecticut, and Virginia.
Ellen Santa Maria, Marilyn's sister, joined her 19 years ago and is an invaluable partner on all projects. Ellen's background is in fine arts with a masters degree in print making / sculpture. Having a passion for all things handmade, Ellen uses her artistic talent to make unique hand made tiles which have been used over the years in many of their client's homes.
Amy Herndon joined Loren Interiors after a 20 year career as a rug and carpet expert at Stark Carpet in the Houston Design Center. After a long business relationship with Loren Interiors, Amy has now joined the team. She currently orchestrates the operational details concerning purchasing and installations, facilitating the final realization of the client's vision.
Loren Interiors has been traveling to markets in France and Spain for 15 years buying select items for their projects. They also search for new resources and artists in other U.S. markets including NYC, Atlanta, and LA.
The Design Firm enjoys creating livable spaces and keeping the soul of their client's in mind. They have a love and education for all things reclaimed and recycled, appreciating the history of antiques and textiles.
Mixing the old with current art and design while creating interiors that reflect their clients passions and lifestyle is a challenge they enjoy.
With a respect for architecture, they work hard to create interiors that reflect the integrity of the home.


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Civil Liberties Group Joins Fight to Preserve BARR
July 20, 2011
Calling the government's plans for disabling the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program "an unnecessary risk to individual privacy and corporate security," the civil liberties group Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) on July 17 joined the groundswell of opposition to curtailing the Congressionally enabled program.
"Flight tracking data has already been used to invade individual privacy on multiple occasions," said the group in a Tuesday blog post by CDT's Patrick McKay. "Individuals should not be forced to articulate a specific security threat in order to enjoy basic privacy."
The CDT is an independent, non-profit public interest organization with offices in Washington D.C. and San Francisco, CA, that advocates user empowerment and free expression on the Internet.
The CDT's opposition to the government's plans for the BARR adds to other protests that have been raised from individuals and groups across the political spectrum. Among other organizations expressing concern are the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Association of Manufacturers, the Business Roundtable, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council and the General Aviation Airports Coalition.
To illustrate the rationale for his opposition to disabling the "do not track" capability provided by the BARR for aviation movements, CDT's McKay cited in his blog post a May 21 front-page article in The Wall Street Journal that constructed detailed travel histories for several public figures. "And in 2009," he said, "a blogger discovered that Steve Jobs had undergone a liver transplant in Tennessee by tracking his plane to Memphis."
McKay added that aircraft tracking data could be used by rival companies to gain knowledge of secret business deals and other sensitive information based on where their competitor's planes have traveled.
"In a worst-case scenario," said McKay, "terrorists could take advantage of real-time tracking data to target corporate executives and other VIPs for attack."
The CDT's position statement is just the latest signal of broad-based support for the NBAA fight against BARR dismantlement. Earlier this month, 59 U.S. lawmakers signed two separate letters to Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood pointedly questioning the government's decision to severely curtail the BARR program.
In addition, a July 17 op-ed by Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), published in the Wichita Eagle newspaper denounced the reversal of the decade-old BARR policy, saying the FAA's reasoning is "completely without warrant." Several online information publications have since picked up Robert's editorial.
A Wichita Eagle editorial board statement on July 10 also argued against the FAA's action, citing the obvious deleterious effects of the BARR decision on employment in that city. Wichita is the major U.S. producer of business aircraft.
NBAA has set up a BARR program information page for NBAA members with information on the proposed new BARR requirements and the latest news on the issue, as well as a link to the BARR Legal Defense Fund. Donations for that defense fund are being accepted.


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ST. PAUL, Minn.—Another Democratic state lawmaker is joining the race for Minnesota secretary of state.
State Rep. Steve Simon of Hopkins announced his plans Tuesday. He is chairman of the House Elections Committee.
Current Secretary of State Mark Ritchie is not running for re-election. The primary responsibility of the office is to administer state elections.
Simon's House colleague, Rep. Debra Hilstrom of Brooklyn Center, is also running. So is Jeremy Kalin, a former state representative. Another Democratic candidate, veteran elections administrator Rachel Larson Bohman, dropped out of the race last week.
No Republicans have officially joined the race though several have expressed interest.
Simon has represented Hopkins and St. Louis Park in the Legislature since 2005. He is also an attorney in private practice and a former assistant state attorney general.


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IFC's First Take and the collapsing window
NY Times reports today that IFC Films is going to release twenty-four films this year simultaneously in theaters and on video-on-demand television. They're calling the initiative "First Take". It begins in March.
HDNet's Bubble will, of course, be the first to collapse the windows. (It goes down this Friday. More on this later.) But there are two notable things about this IFC stuff.
First, IFC's slate — for now — doesn't appear to be made up of films that have someone like Steven Soderbergh's name attached. (And that name is important — he's one director that has name recognition and credibility in both popular and art-film circles.) On the contrary, the films on IFC's slate might have otherwise slipped through the cracks. Included as part of the initial six are: I Am A Sex Addict (mentioned here a couple of days ago) and CSA: Confederate States of America.
Consider these quotes from IFC's Jonathan Sehring, which put the initiative in context:
So much great film has fallen by the wayside….
Foreign films are not being released, aside from Sony Classics. And low-budget American films – they're nonexistent. It's left to the really small companies, and they can't afford to take on a lot of films and get them played outside of New York and L.A.
Second point: Bubble is one film. HDNet have about nine or ten more on the way, though some haven't gone into production and some don't even have titles yet. IFC is talking about twenty-four. Of course, we'll have to see if IFC really does release twenty-four films this way this year. If so, well, things could get very interesting, very quickly.


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Rock Wall Birthday. Two 6" round and one 8" round carved to shape. I had a lot of problems with this one. Working against gravity was tough. Lot's of cracks and folding but I was able to cover most of it up with the little rocks and the figure. Good thing the finish was "rough" anyway. Had a hard time keeping the figure from falling and pulling the fondant away from the cake. Overall, still happy and it works for this particular cake. WHEW! Got the idea from lot's of different rock wall cake out there. TFL.
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Yes please! Jesse Boykins is one of the smooth kids coming out of the "new" New York. He is bringing back the romance to R&B music, starting up where artists like Maxwell and D'Angelo left off, he is helping to usher in a new movement in soul music. Since age 16, Jesse has been pursuing his musical career when he was selected out of the nation to be 1 of 13 singers in the Grammy Jazz Ensemble. He has studied with classical trainer Kenneth Kamal Scott and soul artist Bilal. In 2008 Jesse entered into the mainstream music scene with his first release Dopamine: My Life On My Back. His first single from that album, Tabloids peaked at #2 on the Billboard Video Monitor and later that year, followed up with The Beauty Created.
In 2010 Jesse was nominated for a Soul Train Award and was tapped by BET to be a part of the Music Matters Campaign. He later went on to headline the worldwide tour, Romantic Movement Tour. Although 2010 was only, well, a year away – Jesse's sounds and style has evolved a lot! Now working with producer Machine Drum on this 3rd full length release Love Apparatus, we are getting peaks into his new sound. With more world influences and sounds, more eclectic sounds and more sexy lyrics – this is set to be a career defining release. His first single, "B4 the Night is Thru", showcases his new find style is an way that hits you instantly. When looking back over his body of work, his first two release definitely bring a lot to the table, however his release of remixes and covers show is influences and playfulness.
Jesse says about his music, "I create World Soul that marks moments in time. Each time I introduce new music to my fans I want it to become a defining part of their lives as much as it is a part of mine."
So what is to come from out cooler than cool crooner? Other than his UK tour dates and the release of Love Appartus, taking over the fashion world with his aw-inspiring style with Street Etiquette. Hear what this amazing looking young man sounds like by checking out his live performance clip below. To hear more from him and his past records, spend some time on his website, Jesse III Music.
EP06 Jesse Boykins III Pt. 02 from LIVE AT THE LOFT on Vimeo.
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Begin your adventure in the harbour of Hong Kong staying in the luxury surroundings of the Harbour Grand Hong Kong. The hotel offers some of the most impressive views of the city from Le 188 Restaurant & Lounge with floor to ceiling windows, it is the perfect place to enjoy a signature drink whilst watching the sunset against the iconic skyline.
When you can tear yourself away from the incredible views from the hotel and hospitality to match, the island of Hong Kong is just outside the front door to explore, with the nearest MTR station a matter of steps from the hotel to take you across the island with a variety of entertainment along the waterfront. The hotel also boasts a whole variety of facilities to help you make the most of your stay with a private outdoor pool alongside the dedicated kids pool, as well as a state of the art Health Club with incredible views of the city to motivate you. Once you have finished exploring the city of Hong Kong, head to your next stop at the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi. Renowned for its ultimate 5* service, the Intercontinental in Abu Dhabi does not disappoint with its pristine white beach and private marina. Spend your days unwinding in the idyllic outdoor pool or choose from a range of blissful treatments at the hotel spa to help you re-energise and unwind. Head out of the hotel to discover the huge array of attractions Abu Dhabi has to offer from the ultra-modern and extravagant Ferrari World Abu Dhabi through to the cultural Heritage Village and desert safaris.
- Choose from 9 incredible restaurants and bars all offering a unique dining experience
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Located in the very heart of Hong Kong Island, overlooking the stunning Victoria Harbour and the modern skyline of Kowloon, the Harbour Grand Hong Kong is ideally situated for holidaymakers and business travellers looking to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Indulge your senses at this luxurious city centre hotel. Surrounded by the modern skyscrapers, fashionable shops and world class eateries of central Hong Kong, the Harbour Grand Hong Kong offers a haven of luxury in the heart of the city. Featuring a fantastic choice of high quality amenities, spacious rooms and a stylish interior, a stay at this elegant hotel will help to enhance your visit to the city.
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The InterContinental Hotel is perfectly located for your Abu Dhabi holiday - right by the beach, adjacent to the marina and less than 10 minutes from bustling downtown Abu Dhabi. This luxury hotel boasts a private beach and superb facilities and services. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports, tennis, a state-of-the-art Health Club, swimming pools and spa treatments, while business travellers can make use of the well-equipped Business Centre.
Guests may choose their culinary experience from an extensive selection of innovative international cuisine, served in a range of settings. To complete the experience, all of the guest rooms and suites have spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf or the city skyline. The InterContinental Hotel offers a luxury holiday in Abu Dhabi.
Fantastic, Superb, Quality.......
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