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Woodbine Harness: Thursday 3/14 Analysis
Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool
Best Bet (11 - 26 / $42.00): LARK SEELSTER (2nd)
Spot Play: SILVER DRAGON (4th)
Race 1
(7) NOSTALGIA SEELSTER was full of trot last start and finished her mile very strong. If she's not too far back in the early going, she's got a great shot to win. (10) PHOTO MASS will make her first start of the year and comes out of the Jamieson barn. That usually means they're ready to win at first asking, but will have to overcome post 10. (6) COMPLETE HANDS draws in the middle of the gate and likely will be forwardly-placed off-the-gate. If she's well positioned in the early stages of the mile, she's capable of being top three.
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Race 2
(4) LARK SEELSTER was over 20 lengths back at the half and was beaten by less than two for the win. I can't see her getting away ninth this week and is the horse to beat. (2) RUBIS PRESCOTT raced very well last start considering it was her first career start. She draws inside and can only improve off that effort. (3) RUSSIAN KISSES had to overcome post 10 last week and draws much better. She has gate-speed and likely will offer a low price and is a very good option for the triactor.
Race 3
(1) WINDSONG INVINCIBL has found the winner's circle in each of her last two starts including a victory at this level. She draws the rail, has a very good on-the-board record this season and is a major contender. (3) IM NOT VANILLA is coming off an open-length win last week and now moves up in class. This isn't a deep field and he's worth a look. (6) MAJESTIC TROT is a mare that usually provides value and is due to step up. I'm not convinced she can win, but has the potential to be top three.
Race 4
(5) SILVER DRAGON has terrific gate-speed and is looking for his first win of the season. This class suits him very well and he may provide a price. (4) ST LADS KINGPIN came from behind last week to score the win and now moves up in class. He draws well once again, may provide value; Auciello's barn has been better as of late. (1) AZOREANSAILOR draws inside and has provided a very high price in his last three starts. He finished third at this level last week at odds of 89-1.
Race 5
(2) NORTHERN NANDI is certainly due to win at this level. He had post 10 to overcome last start and made a break the week prior. He draws inside and should be able to find the wire first. (3) POPEDA has a very good on-the-board record this season and raced very well last start at London. He draws inside and should get some attention. (6) LADY BLING posted a very good qualifying effort and is a good option for the triactor. I'm not sure if she can win at first asking, but is capable of being top three.
Race 6
(7) BRAVEHEARTEDMILLIE drops in class and that makes her a top threat. She won at a higher level just three starts ago and went a tough trip last week. She'll likely be the post time favorite. (5) KEEP IT FAIR also went a tough trip last start and drops in class. She hasn't had the best start to the season, but she's at the bottom level. (1) ABOVETHENORM has finished third in her last three starts and draws inside. She usually provides higher odds and this class best suits her.
Race 7
(3) WESTERN SENATOR has posted two wins this season from four starts and trainer Shakes has had a terrific 2013 season so far. This horse is classified right and finished second last week, only beaten a head for the win. (2) LITTLE QUICK won last week and still likely will provide high odds. He draws inside and if they go quick fractions on the front then I like his chances. (10) SUPERBOWL PARTY remains at a level where he's best suited. He'll have to overcome post 10, but at this level I feel he's capable. This bottom end class is usually wide-open and provides a very healthy return.
Race 8
(9) ER STARLA debuts for trainer Brealey and his race lines indicate that he's a top contender at this level on this circuit. He does have post nine, but shows gate-speed and has posted some very credible miles. (1) HLDONTGHTTOYURDRMS leaves from the rail and debuts on this circuit for high percentage trainer Johnson. He has only hit the board once this season from five starts, but I'm using the Johnson angle as my selection. Filion will drive (3) KYLIE HALL and that's the major reason for my selection. Since he's taken over the reins, she's finished in the top three in each of her last two starts.
Race 9
(1) MARQUISE DE SARAH was simply the best in the race last week as she found the winner's circle with an open-length score. She draws inside and moves slightly up in class, but once again I feel she's the best in the race. (7) SENORITA SANTANNA is fresh off a very good qualifying effort and will mark her first start of the season. She had a successful 2012 season from eight starts and is a major threat off that qualifier. (4) BURNING BEACHES has been knocking on the door at this level and that likely will continue. She hasn't missed the board yet in 2013 and will attract a lot of attention.
Race 10
(2) LOST IN PANSLATION might provide some value as he moves up in class after a second place finish. He draws inside and comes out of the Moreau barn. He can be inconsistent at times, but I'm going to take a shot. (1) GREATHEART HANOVER drops down in class and he is best suited at this level. He draws the rail and although he's very inconsistent, he's at a level where he can be top three and he usually provides higher odds. (4) SHADOW BARAN has a decent record this season and is capable of being a part of the triactor. Trainer Herlihy is a high percentage trainer and Jamieson also gets the drive.
Race 11
(5) FRESH HERB overcame post 10 last week to finish second. He remains at the same level and debuts for new trainer McCabe. At this bottom level, he's certainly capable as he's finished first and second in his last two starts. (7) NEOCON tends to be inconsistent, but he comes out of the Moreau barn and I'm also looking for a price. He's capable given the right trip. (6) ELITE is fresh off a claim and drops down in class. He draws in the middle of the gate and is a major threat given the class relief.


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Ok, I know I didn't really understand Helena's appeal last week but I've got to admit, she really turned it around for me tonight. It's as if I needed her and Oliver to settle into each other and, in this episode, they did. Not only did their chemistry feel a lot more organic, but their emotional attachment made more sense too. That being said, I still think she's about five kinds of crazy, but hey, she's also fun and flirty. A little more of the latter and I could really get behind this pairing. Let's get started below:
The episode opens with both Oliver and Helena entangled in bed. It seems as if their steamy hook-up tired them out…well, sort of. Helena manages to pull herself away from Oliver's perfectly toned pecs to embark on another secret mission.
Her plan? Kill the leader of the Triad. Helena wants the mob organization to think her father was behind the hit, in hopes that they'll retaliate and ruin him for good. Before she can take her shot though, Arrow intervenes. He tries to convince her that what she's doing isn't justice. "And what you do is?" she counters. Arrow says he wants to show her what he does, so he takes her to…wait for it, Big Belly Burger! Because how better to stop someone from killing people out of revenge than with a trip to Starling City's finest dining establishment?
"I haven't been on a second date in awhile," Oliver tells Helena, who immediately lets him know that they are not on a second date. "We slept together and it was really nice and I needed it but I'm not looking for anything," she says. To his credit, Oliver doesn't seem to be fazed. Like at all. Instead, he sarcastically points out that she's got "everything figured out." His high and mighty tone doesn't sit well with Helena and she reminds him that she saw Arrow kill people. "I only kill people when it's absolutely necessary," he says. "It's not my opening move." He tells Helena he can show her a way to take down her father's organization without putting innocent people at risk but she's not exactly interested. "Thank you," she says. "For the coffee…and the sex."
So, what's a guy to do after he's rejected twice at Big Belly Burger? Work out his aggression obviously. Oliver heads back to his hideout where he does some crazy upside down push-ups, while Diggle gives him the third-degree about his relationship with Helena. Oliver reveals that Helena knows his true identity and Dig is hardly happy about it. He tells Oliver that Helena is not who he thinks she is, but Oliver continues to defend her and says he's determined to save her and to stop her from doing anything reckless. Dig, who is once again the voice of reason, cautions that some people can't be changed and the situation is bound to end up badly. "I got to try," says Oliver, while hoisting himself up a steel ladder with a bar (I could watch an entire hour of him performing these crazy exercise routines).
Meanwhile, at the mansion, Moira tries to reach out to her husband, Walter. She's worried because they haven't really spoken since he discovered she had the yacht salvaged and that her ex was murdered. She tells him she wasn't lying to hurt him but to keep him safe. Walter seems convinced and says he'd like them to be honest with each other moving forward (yeah, good luck with that one).
NEXT: Arrow teaches Helena archery…

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Friday, June 27, 2008
Another Woods Scene
This is a Matte Painting for work. Layout was designed by Jake Wyatt.
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
These were for a project at one of my jobs that fell through. Homeboy flaked on us so I guess these are ok to post, I just can't disclose the details of his project. Hope you enjoy.
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THE SERPENT KING by Jeffrey Zentner
This is a coming-of-age story that will keep you glued to its pages. Told in the point of views from three characters, Dill, Travis and Lydia, we have a story that is memorable, deep and tragic. Dill has a reputation trashed by his own father. Travis has an obsession with a book series that is similar to Game of Thrones and Lydia is the smart sassy fashion blogger who wants nothing but to head out to college and leave the small Tennessee town behind. I was hooked from the beginning and I pretty much gobbled the story up in two sittings, which rarely happens to me with realistic fiction.
I can't sing this book enough praises because I loved it to pieces. Living in a small town and wanting to leave isn't anything new, but Jeff Zentner writes it in such a way that you're right there beside the characters as they journey on. The author made these characters so real that it made me care about each and every one of them. I can't even remember all the emotions I felt while reading this.
Highly recommended! A story about friendship, family and love, The Serpent King is definitely one of my favourite and memorable reads of the year!
THE UNEXPECTED EVERYTHING by Morgan Matson
Don't be intimidated by the high page count because you will fly through The Unexpected Everything. Trust me, I loved every moment of it. Morgan Matson knows exactly what it's like to combine wonderfully flawed characters and eventually have them realize the error of their ways. She does a great job combining romance with the importance of family and friends.
Our main character, Andi, is a girl who plans everything and having all these plans cancelled last minute makes her anxious. I loved her character growth and her relationship with her father. Clark, her love interest, is a book lover's dream come true and you will know what I'm raving about if you read this book. But the character that stole the show for me is a Great Pyrenees dog, Bertie. He is the cutest pet character and so full of life!
If you're looking for a great summer read, you need to pick this one up. It will have you laughing, and also sighing with relief. Morgan Matson is definitely a favourite contemporary author of mine and her latest book will have readers clamoring for more!


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Cody Simpson Performs at SXSW 2014; DWTS Portrait Revealed!
Check out Cody Simpson and Witney Carson's official portrait for Dancing With The Stars Season 18!
The two will cha-cha their way on the dance floor next Monday, March 17th on ABC. Will you be watching?
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Over the weekend, Cody made a quick trip to the 2014 SXSW Festival where he performing at the Scooter Braun Projects Sunday Funday Showcase in Austin, Texas.
"Excited for the @SB_Projects showcase today. Acoustic set today at 6pm. Going to be fun. Thanks @OpOceanPacific @BuffaloJeans," Cody tweeted ahead of the show.
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Cities are known as much for their lights as their skylines. What would Paris, New York, or Sydney be without their signature nighttime scenery? Their romantic appeal would be dimmed, for sure.
But technology has come along that will revolutionize how we see at night, and cities across the globe are jumping on the opportunity to cut costs and increase safety. But as it turns out, these new lights come with some surprising consequences.
Our cities are finally getting the makeover that will turn them into the futuristic visions foretold decades ago: They're getting LED lighting.
The switch to long-lasting, efficient LED lighting will save cities considerable funds on power and maintenance.
Moreover, the LED lights greatly change the appearance of cities and allow for better, clearer vision at night.
Just look at the lights we used to live with, scattering orange-y, yellow-y light across the pavement.
It's a warm light, but it barely illuminates the street.
LED lights provide much greater illumination with cooler light.
However, the American Medical Association issued a warning about the new, cool lights that are saving so much money…
Some cities switching to LED lights have taken it a step too far, generating complaints about the harshness of the lighting.
In fact, the city of Davis, California started changing over its streetlights to LED but had to alter their plan in the middle of the project because of the number of negative comments about the new bright lights for causing glare and hurting eyes. As it happens, at a certain color temperature (CT), lights can cause eye damage.
In their warning, the AMA recommends that lighting not exceed a CT above 3000 Kelvin.
To give you an idea, a candle gives off a CT of about 1800K, while an incandescent bulb has a CT of about 2400K. Some of the LED lights being installed around the country have a CT above 4000K. They contain a cool blue wavelength that can scatter when it hits the eye.
So although the road might show up with more clarity at night, the lights can actually damage the retina.
Just imagine driving along underneath a bank of lights that hurts your eyes and causes increased glare — now the city's investment isn't looking so hot.
What's more, the bright lights contribute that much more to light pollution, so they can throw off people's sleep rhythms — and animals' as well, and shake up their migratory patterns.
So the AMA made a few recommendations: Yes, convert to LED lighting; but, use the lowest possible emission of blue light when doing so; and shield the LED installations to reduce glare and possible harm.
Do you think LED lights will make cities better and safer overall?
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The photo below shows the northern lights, around midnight, over the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska. This is almost exactly the spot where I spent three months earlier this year. The lights are enhanced by the magnetic solar storm now emanating from the Sun.
Actually, the point does have significance beyond the aesthetic. The Sun produces energy at a relatively constant, but still varying, rate. It is the variations in energy produced by the Sun (which can be roughly measured by the incidence of sun spots) which account for the slight variations in temperatures here on Earth. Which is hardly a surprise, if you think about it. If you superimpose a graph of solar energy, as measured by sun spot activity, over a graph of average temperatures on earth, there is an almost perfect congruence. This is not new information; the Trunk and I wrote about it an an article on global warming a decade ago. But one by-product of the current solar storms is that they have focused popular attention on the role played by fluctuations in the sun's energy on Earthly temperatures.
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Earlier this month, a Washington think tank reported the income gap between the rich and poor in the United States has widened.
The report got little attention.
Old news, maybe. After all, income disparities have been growing for perhaps 25 years.
And it is widely assumed that Americans don't really care much about income distribution. They are more concerned about their own prospects for greater prosperity or even getting rich.
But one of the study's authors, Isaac Shapiro, an economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, sees that attitude changing: "There are signs that the body politic has begun to hear that people are concerned about income inequality, that they are responding to it."
Both Democratic presidential candidates are starting to outline antipoverty programs.
Republican George W. Bush talks of "compassionate conservatism," but hasn't been specific.
Another income expert, Jared Bernstein at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, hears a "drum beat" on growing inequality.
As evidence, he cites rising prospects in Congress for another minimum-wage hike and the demise of the $970 billion Republican tax cut. If not vetoed, it would have given the bulk of its benefits to the already well-off.
Alan Wolfe, a professor at Boston College and author of "One Nation, After All," disagrees. "The evidence is that Americans don't focus on this issue," he says.
Yet, in talking with 200 Americans around the country for his book, he found "subterranean" signs that middle-class people believe that both the welfare mother and the "luxury-box rich" don't deserve their incomes.
Whatever the case, Americans soon will hear more about incomes. The Census Bureau will release its annual report on personal incomes and poverty on Thursday.
Income inequality is worse in the US than in other industrial nations.
Many in Western Europe hold that capitalism must be restrained to ensure a better income distribution than the free market is providing. Most of these countries have less poverty than occurs in the US.
The income gaps, however, have been growing in Europe too.
In the US, the top 1 percent of households received 7.3 percent of the national after-tax income in 1997. By this year, this group is projected to receive 12.9 percent, a higher percentage than in any other year, Mr. Shapiro's report reckons.
But the growth in inequality has slowed as prosperity has spread in the 1990s.
An unpublished report by World Bank economist Branko Milanovic finds a sharp and surprising increase in inequality in the entire world.
"The world is becoming more unequal because poor countries don't catch up sufficiently," he says.
Many developing nations aren't able to keep up economically with burgeoning numbers of people.
Incomes in such key populous nations as Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, and Pakistan are slipping further behind the well-to-do nations, such as the US, Japan, and those in Western Europe where population is stagnant or growing only modestly.
In after-inflation terms, 55 to 60 percent of the world's population saw incomes decline between 1988 and 1993, finds Mr. Milanovic, using the latest numbers available for many nations.
It was worst for the bottom 5 percent, those with incomes of less than $1 a day in "purchasing power parity" terms - a statistical device to match living standards of different nations. They lost one-quarter of their real income in five years.
In contrast, the richest 5 percent of the world population enjoyed a 25 percent increase in income.
Though middle-class people have grown in numbers, so have the extremely poor - to about 1.4 billion.
They are poor indeed: An American family living at the official poverty level is better off than 76 percent of the world's people, reckons Milanovic.
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by Jay Henderson
In Southern Appalachia, sweetnin' refers to sugar in its various forms, including white sugar, brown sugar, honey, and sorghum syrup. For almost a century following the introduction of sugar sorghum to the United States in 1857, sweet sorghum -- popularly known in the region as "sorghum molasses" -- was the sweetnin' of choice.
Although cane sugar and molasses were widely available in Colonial times, these were store-bought items, and relatively expensive compared to current prices. Backcountry settlers had a strong preference for making their own anything and everything, and so for decades sweetnin' meant honey, maple syrup, and maple sugar. Sugar-sorghum culture was eagerly adopted and in nearly every community there was at least one farm engaged in its production.
Sorghum cane was harvested in late summer or early fall. The equipment for making sorghum molasses typically consisted of a mule-powered press or "gin" for squeezing juice from the cane and a boiler for reducing the juice to a molasses-like state. As the juice was simmered to reduce moisture content, in went through a series of pans or kettles. A greenish residue developed on top of the syrup and was skimmed off. At the end of the run of pans or kettles, the syrup was poured or ladled into buckets. After it was cool, it was put into crocks or Mason jars for long-term storage.
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I am an ex-urbanite who escaped the city life and has lived for the past 28 years in a rural, mountainous area of Virginia that in colonial and early-American times was part of the "Backcountry." This is the true melting pot of the U.S.A., its culture and traditions dominated by "born fighting" Scotch-Irish immigrants and enhanced by German, Highland Scot, Dutch, Welsh, and yeoman English settlers. Having absorbed and inculcated the history, values and views of the Backcountry, I would like to share insights, information, and viewpoints from the place where America began. - - Jay Henderson


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Talitha Leightover
The Limean House
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Sypheros 8, Solovar
Dear Mother,
We've made it through the mountains and discovered civilization on the other side, so I finally have another chance to write to you. It's been a long day, and it feels wonderful to be sleeping in a real bed again. We're eating real food again, too. Bob woke us up this morning eating the giant spiders we killed last night (Bob is the dragon we met in the mountains, you'd like him) and Avaril was in a bad mood so he acted all misogynistic, but it was all in good fun. I don't think he knows how to act travelling with so many girls. We spent the morning walking and talking, and Bob scared away some harpies that wanted to eat us. It's hard to believe it's only been a week and a half since I left Arenal. Sometimes, it feels like it's been months.
Solovar is nestled in the high grasslands between the mountains and the desert, and is surprisingly large and prosperous for its location. Towns and dragons don't mix, so Bob wanted to leave before we got there. It was a sad parting, but maybe we'll meet him again in the desert. I hope so. Bob is an amazing dragon. Anyway, before we got to town, some kind of creepy fey kind of manifested next to us, which I wasn't terribly surprised at because it'd been stalking me for DAYS (that is a long story and it's in my other letters so don't worry about it), and we got into a fight with it. At first, we could barely manage to hit it, and when we did, the thing just healed itself immediately. Xenia managed to damage it with a magical weapon she summoned, and I finally put it to sleep with a spell.
When we got to town, Eilir, Xenia and I went on a selling spree to get rid of all the equipment we've picked up over the past couple of weeks. I had to leave all the gems I'd collected since I left, and it was a LOT of gems, like three and a half thousand gold pieces! I got a FABULOUS headband in the trade, though. Once we found a decent inn at which to stay, Eilir took Avaril shopping for some feminine entertainment, and we spent the evening experimenting with some of the magic items we'd picked up. I magically tapdanced, but we didn't really figure anything out. I tried to console Eilir about Avaril, but I don't think it helped any.
The food at dinner was great and nobody talked to us and nothing happened.
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The main aim of the University of Lleida is provide high standards of teaching with quality services throughout the university community that reach society beyond the campus gates. Students make up most of the UdL community, and our objective is to ensure that they enjoy the teaching and learning processes involved.
Studies at the University of Lleida
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Second Spanish university in percentage of excellence in leadership in its scientific production, according to the 2014 Knowledge and Development Foundation (CyD) report.
The University of Lleida has managed to achieve a high position in different areas of research. Currently, the UdL has 94 research groups that develop their activity in various areas of knowledge. The UdL holds the 8th position in Spain in productivity of research (Rankings ISSUE, BBVA Foundation, 2013), the 6th in source normalized impact per paper (CyD 2012) and the 2nd in excellence and leadership (CyD 2014).


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Background: With support from DOE, NASEO is working on a "Federal Energy Financing Playbook for State Energy Offices." The playbook will provide actionable guidance to State Energy Offices interested in learning about and leveraging various federal agencies' financing programs for clean energy deployment. As a first step, NASEO has created a Federal Financing Quick Reference Guide to help states understand the variety of existing federal programs that Energy Offices and their partners may use to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy funding and financing in their states. The guide draws significantly from a 2016 DOE report, "Federal Financing Programs for Clean Energy," which provides detailed information on available programs. We hope you will use the DOE report and NASEO's accompanying reference guide to begin exploring options for advancing financing in your state.
Request: As a next step, NASEO is interested in learning about whether your office has used (or may wish to use) federal energy financing programs to support clean energy deployment in your state. The following brief checklist includes a list of federal clean energy financing programs and space for you to indicate whether you have experience using them or are interested in learning more about them.
Beginning in August, NASEO will host calls to delve deeper into a subset of programs that State Energy Offices are most interested in.
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Welcome friends. As you can see from the title of my blog, I was blessed to be put on this earth with an identical twin sister. This is a personal account of my unique life experience as a twin. Double the trouble and double the fun. Hope you enjoy the journey. You can also find my writings at https://hubpages.com/@minnetonkatwin where I write on a variety topics.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A Panic Attack Saved my Life
It was the beginning of February when things started to get wierd. My anxiety was off the charts and I ended up in the emergency room a couple differen't times. The first trip to ER they gave me something to calm down and help me sleep. A week prior to this hospital stay, I was anxious, wasn't sleeping, I was pacing, and couldn't for the life of me, sit down. Finally, my family couldn't watch me suffer anymore and my older brother(Bless his soul ) drove me to the nearest ER at about 2AM. When the medication they gave me, finally kicked in, (it took a while)I slept for the next 18+ hours. Upon discharge from this episode, the Dr. referred me to see a psychiatrist to find out what was going on. I must say, I wasn't real surprised by the diagnosis, which was "anxiety" and "depression." This first trip to ER and the extreme anxiety I had been struggling with the past couple of weeks, was all part of a puzzle that would soon reveal itself. Read on...
It had been about a week since my scary trip to ER. I wasn't pacing anymore and was sleeping pretty normal since starting the anti-depressant. I felt like things were starting to look up and I welcomed this with open arms.
It was the third week in February and things on this particular day seemed pretty normal. It was about 7PM and I was relaxing on my favorite couch, watching the Minnesota Twins baseball game. I made myself one of my favorite snacks, celery with cream cheese. From out of nowhere it seemed, came a blast of that frightening anxiety. I stood up and walked around my apartment. I tried some calming techniques so the anxiety wouldn't build. I was doing some positive self-talk, rubbing my feet into the floor to ground me, and trying to focus on the baseball game on t.v. Nothing was working and my anxiety started getting worse. I was now having heart palpitations and other unsettling symptoms. I was now convinced that I was having a heart attack. What does Linda do when she thinks she is having a heart attack?? She calls her best friend Laura, her twin sister. History repeating itself, I dialed her number and said, "Laura, can you bring me to ER, I think I'm having a heart attack." God Bless Laura and her patience, as many of these episodes turn out to be recurring anxiety. She picks me up and drives me to ER. I told them adamantly, that I was having a heart attack and needed assistance immediately. The normal procedure to assess for heart attack is: X-Ray and Electrocardiogram. Laura and I are now waiting for word on my test results. Have you ever seen two twins that are connected at the hip, waiting for results? Trust me, it wasn't pretty. If taped, we probably looked like two insane women hugging eachother to death. I'm sure the fear in the room was palpable to any who dared enter. Oh, Here comes the doctor with the results...
Noticing that Laura and I were coming unglued, the woman doctor spoke in a calm and comforting manner. She told me that my electrocardiogram looked great and I had not suffered from a heart attack. I gave a big sigh of relief and prepared to hear what I have heard in the past. That it was a panic attack or extreme anxiety. She calmly stated that the x-ray revealed a spot on my right lung. l was confused and asked her what she thought it could be. She explained that in Minnesota, many people get spots on their lungs because of mold that grows here. She said if this was the case, they would have me take an anti-biotic and that's usually the end of it. She asked if I was a smoker and I prouldy exclaimed, "No Way, Never." She assured me that it would be rare for a non-smoker of fourty-one, to have lung cancer and this was probably nothing to worry about. She asked me to follow-up with my primary physician to rule out cancer or any other lung disease. I walked out of that hospital feeling very confident that this was just a little bump in the road. Unfortunately, on March 1st of 2004, I received the phone call that noone wants to get. "I'm sorry to have to tell you this Linda, but you have lung cancer." I repeated back those scary words, to be sure I heard it right. The next thing I remember was hearing a loud thud and finding Laura passed out on the floor next to me.
I will always be grateful that my body spoke to me during those early weeks in February, especially the night they found the spot via the x-ray. My body was telling me things were not right and warning me. I will never complain about the panic attack that saved my life.
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"God, I love her dearly, but really, must I go through my twin sister's pain"
Identical twins, like Laura and I, have an uncanny connection and relationship that many find intriguing. I can honestly tell you that my life has been chalk full of great opportunities and fun because of it. In later hubs I will share some really exciting stories about some of these great opportunities.
This special relationship does come with a price because of the very nature of our intense connection. Here is one of my many stories of the down side of twinhood.
As I shared in an earlier hub, I went to ER in 2004 complaining of symptoms similiar to a heart attack. The x-ray they had taken, showed a spot on my right lung. She (the doctor) wasn't very concerned because I was forty-one and a non-smoker. She told me to make an appointment with my primary doctor, just to be safe. Long story a little shorter, after doing another x-ray, it was clear that the spot had grown. I was told to set up an appointment for a biopsy. I could not believe this was happening.
The morning of the biopsy, Laura, the kids and I, said a prayer that the procedure would go safely and smoothly. We got the kids off to school and hesitantly left for the hospital. I checked in at the front desk and filled out all the necessary paperwork. She handed me a pamphlet on the possible complications of having a biopsy. It basically said, that in rare instances, there can be lung collapse. This is mostly seen in the elderly or people with emphysema. Having read that, I was feeling confident that there was nothing to worry about. I am forty-one, I've never smoked, so no emphysema. Ok, I am ready to do this, let's get the dreaded biopsy behind me.
I am rolled down to the operating room after hugging my sister to pieces. I said, "Laura, this is gonna be a piece of cake." It's always harder on a loved one and I could see the fear in her face. They gave me a Very Mild sedative from what I could tell. As the needle was approaching my chest, I prayed it would'nt hurt too bad. I found myself letting out a big scream when it penetrated the lung. It really hurt! Anyway, they wheel me to a recovery room where they monitor you closely. They keep listening to your breathing to make sure it sounds right. The nurse tells me after about twenty minutes, that my breathing sounds a little laboured and I will have to go get x-rayed.
Laura and I are now waiting in the hallway for the doctor, to let me know the results of the x-ray. He says, "Linda, your lung is collapsing from the biopsy and you will need a chest tube put in to re-inflate it. We need to do it now before you are no longer able to breathe." Poor sis is now crying and I put on my brave face. I told her that this was just a little bump in the road and I would be fine. She didn't tell me until after I left the hospital, but she knew how painful it was gonna be. Our highschool buddy was the x-ray tech and told her that getting a chest tube was one of the most painful procedures you can have. He should have known better not to say that to Laura. He was right though, it was excruciating!
Laura is out in the hallway waiting very anxiously for the surgery to end. She clutched her bible close and read the whole time I was in surgery.
Again, I was given some kind of sedative. You don't sleep with it, just relax a little, ya, right. The surgeon's instructed me to breathe out when they said go as it would help reduce the pain. I was given the green light and took a deep breath. It felt like someone was stabbing me with a knife. I let out a very loud groan. The surgeons who were downplaying the procedure earlier, were now congratulating me on how tough I was. I guess I know what it feels like to be stabbed with a knife. Yes, I would agree I am tough!
I guess in my groggy state, I kept asking for my twin sister. The surgeons were cool guys and knew it would be to my benefit to see her right away. As Laura tells me, the surgeons snuck Laura through a private tunnel for staff, to get me to her faster. The minute I saw her I cried and she held me in her arms. She gave me that sisterly, twinly love that I needed after such a traumatic procedure.
I told you that the twin connection, in all it's joy's, has a down side. When I was released from the hospital and feeling better, she shared this story with me...
She was in the waiting area reading her bible. From out of nowhere she felt like a knife went through her chest on the right side. She looked up from the bible and prayed..."Lord, I love her so much but please take away this pain." And just then, the pain was gone.
Please feel free to listen to the song I dedicated to Laura for always being there for me. Van Morrison's, "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You."http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFF1wJN75Z0
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Last night my group got out the 1st edition books and rolled up some level one losers. We used Method IV, where each player rolls 3d6 in order twelve times and picks the set they like. It's kinda like going to Baskin Robbins but they're out of vanilla, chocolate, and that one weird flavor you actually like. Sure, you get a choice, but you're picking the best of a mediocre lot.
Pat ended up with a set of reasonably good stats excepting that the Charisma was so low he could only play an assassin. So he drove his Charisma even lower by opting to be a half-orc. Doug came up with a character with high Int and Dex. We tried to trick him into playing an illusionist, but he opted for a straight up magic-user. When he diced for the initial spells in his book he came up with light for his "offensive" spell. He didn't cast it or any spells all night, as I recall. He threw some daggers and even hit a couple of times. But in the grand tradition of crappy 1st level m-u's he spent most of the night leeching xp's off the rest of the party. (Special note to Doug: had we played OD&D as I wanted, you would have had access to all 1st level spells. So there.) Stuart ended up with a human cleric, which he opted to play as a harsh Lawful Neutral servant of a harsh, Old Testament-style Lawful Neutral god. I'm thinking Marduk is a pretty good fit, but we didn't spend any time worrying about the specific deity. Stuart brought three live goats along, in case he needed to sacrifice something while in the dungeon. (Fortunately "virgin" is not listed among the standard equipment in the PHB.) Anytime the goats misbehaved he lectured them sternly.
We started out right at the Moathouse, the dungeon tucked in the back of module T1. As Doug put it "If you play the module as written the players spend the first couple sessions wandering the village and getting pissed at the DM." So we skipped that part and went back to town as needed. Doug knew much of the module, so he made sure the party recruited Elmo, the "stupid mercenary" who is actually a 4th level ranger. When the party wanted to buy a tent, I told them it would cost 5gp. I totally made up that figure and Doug complained it was much too high. I replied that the module clearly indicates the traders in the town like to soak adventurers. Stuart off-handedly offered to pay Pat 2gp to assassinate the tent salesman. Pat can't turn down an offer like that, so I cracked open the assassination chart.
None of the players, not even Doug, knew that the two traders were secret agents of the Temple of Elemental Evil. Out of kindness I decided that the lower level member of the duo would be Pat's target, giving him a 10% chance of pulling off the job. He rolled an 02, scoring more xp and loot than the party would get out of their first two encounters in the Moathouse. Between the cutthroat gig and the actual adventuring, Pat's dude is now 3rd level while the other PC's still languish at 1st. And he's packing a dagger of venom. He gave Stuart the chainmail+2 his victim was wearing.
The session ended in the upper level of the Moathouse. The bandits in the corner tower were soundly defeated, thanks in large part to Elmo the Secret Ranger. Two of their number escaped. Between those guys getting away and the partner of the assassinated trader the PCs are starting to build a decent enemies list.
We're going to do this again in two weeks. As I mentioned at the session I've got years worth of old adventures, between TSR stuff, Judges Guild, Dragon inserts, and the odd Mayfair module. Doug really wants to tackle the Temple of Elemental Evil. I can't find my copy for some reason, so I may have to get a new one.
It was generally agreed that we could use some more players for this campaign. If anyone within driving distance wants to get in on this action, leave a comment or shoot me an email. As I always I'm at jrients {at} gmail {dot} com.
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Nemu 64 uses DirectX interfaces (works with most 3D graphics hardware). Graphics rendering has several options (even a "perfect" rendering mode thats' probably pretty slow, but looks "as intended".) Sounds also work pretty well (Some games need "prebuffered" sound for some reason).
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Our quick quiz helps you figure out if you really do have the flu, or just a nasty cold.Check your symptoms
As you'll probably already know, diet is important for a huge number of health conditions, and the common cold is one of them! I talk you through some of the best foods to eat when you've got a cold to help relieve symptoms and speed up recovery, and some of the foods you should avoid to prevent slowing down your recovery.
Feed a cold and starve a fever, so the old saying goes. Some people may take this to mean that when you are gripped by a cold you can at least alleviate your misery by snacking to your heart's content. Sorry, but this isn't the case!
As naturopath Alfred Vogel would have pointed out, when battling with an infection the last thing your body wants is to be lumbered with heavy, hard to digest food, so choosing the right things to eat when you have a cold or flu is so important.
If you feed up your cold with stodgy foods you may find yourself having to starve out a fever, as your body resorts to burning off the infection.
There are lots of good foods that can boost your immune system to build up your resistance, but if you do catch a cold or get a bad case of the flu there are also many (non stodgy) foods which can help ease your symptoms, as well as speed up recovery.
Although feeling run down and sick can often ruin your appetite, it really is important to stay well nourished and hydrated to help your body fight off infection. So what should you eat?
1. Chicken soup
That age old cure of a bowl of chicken soup might be seen as an old wives' tale, but as with many traditional remedies, studies have found that it is actually true.
Chicken soup contains a substance known as carnosine which works on the body's immune system, especially during the early stages of infection by the cold or flu. It helps to reduce inflammation, ease symptoms and reduce the duration of your cold. This tasty broth can also help prevent dehydration and is great for soothing a sore throat.
2. Vegetable soups & stews
It's not just chicken soup that's good to eat. Hearty soups or stews, full of vegetables and lean meats, give you the protein and nutrients you need to fight off a cold or flu.
Tip: Add mushrooms and garlic to your soups and stews as these both stimulate the immune system.
3. Foods rich in zinc
Zinc is a great immune system booster. Studies have shown that zinc, taken within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms, can shorten the duration of colds. Good foods rich in zinc include shellfish such as oysters, poultry, beans, nuts and whole grains.
Tip: Try snacking on pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds, which are easy to nibble, and adding green leafy vegetables, such as chard and kale in your stews.
4. Spicy foods
They may make your eyes water, but spicy foods such as hot sauce, wasabi, peppers, chilli or spicy sauces can help to temporarily open sinuses and ease congestion. Be careful though – spicy foods have a tendency to upset stomachs, which isn't good when you are already feeling the worse for wear.
5. Bananas
These are a great source of potassium, a mineral which is often lost due to fever and vomiting. They also contain vitamin B6, which helps your body fight infection.
6. Foods rich in vitamin A
Vitamin A is important for maintaining a strong immune system and strengthening your mucous membranes, so when you have a cold, make sure you eat more foods containing this vital vitamin, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, squash and spinach.
7. Foods rich in vitamin C
Vitamin C is not only important for boosting your immune system; studies have also shown that it can help get rid of your cold faster, so try eating more foods such as strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, sweet potatoes and tomatoes.
Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits and limes are especially rich in vitamin C. The soft white layer of skin found on these fruits contains flavonoids, which can help boost the immune system and are also great for speeding up recovery.
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8. Blueberries
Another food from the fruit family which is great to eat when you have a cold or flu is blueberries. Studies have found that blueberries contain more antioxidants than many other fresh fruits, so eat up to help keep your body strong and able to fight that infection.
9. Yoghurt
The live, friendly bacteria in yogurt can aid your immune system response to give you that added edge when fighting a cold. The majority of your immune cells live in your gut, so keeping them happy with friendly bacteria is a good notion.
10. Oily Fish
Oily fish rich in omega 3, including herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines and tuna, help reduce harmful inflammation in the body, lessening the severity of symptoms, as well as having pain relieving benefits.
Hydration is so important when fighting a cold or flu virus. I can't stress this often enough, but drink, drink, drink, especially lots of warm drinks! Cardiff University researchers found that hot drinks can help ease sneezing, sore throats, chills, and tiredness – perfect for fighting off the common symptoms of cold and flu.
Herbal teas such as green tea, camomile tea and peppermint tea are all great choices due to their cold & flu busting benefits, as well as hot drinks such as warm cordials or Echinaforce® Hot Drink.
Diary – in some people, dairy products such as milk and cheese can actually increase the production of mucus, so it may be wise to avoid them until you have recovered from your cold or flu.
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It may be that the presence of Karlie Kloss in the look book helps to sell it; but we can't help thinking that this Free People daisy dress with lace cut-out detailing at the waist is the kind of piece you'd end up wearing to death. It's available in red, but the ivory colour is definitely our pick.
Find it at Free People; and you can also view more of Karlie Kloss' campaign at the gallery above.


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Hello lovelies! How did your weekend pass? Isn't it a dread that Monday always comes so fast?
To cheer myself up, I had some fun with the new Anna Sui Beach Collection for Summer – the Glittering Pedicure Kit!
It is a Limited Edition, that comes in a cute tin case.
I love the mermaid prints on the tin! Totally adorable!
In the kit, it comes with:
2 nail polishes, a 50ml leg mist, and toe separators.
The other pedicure kit has blue/green nail polishes.
Now, leg mist? Do I need a mist for my leg?
It is actually a mist with cool menthol to relieve the tired legs. It has a very refreshing and sweet rose scent. I really can't say whether it helps to relieve tired legs or not because my legs have not felt tired in quite a while but I do love to spray it just for the scent to linger around me 😉
The toe separators come in handy for me, as my old separator is missing one. And now I have 3 in total!
This shade is Summer Love Jewel Tone, the color is really pigmented and very easy to apply. And I only applied a layer. The color payout is certainly on par with any OPI polishes.
It looks pinkish from the bottle but it is reddish when I apply.
Then, I topped up with a little of Jewel Aurora Red. The glitters are quite disappointing though. It is not so condensed and therefore you can see that the glitters are actually quite loose. I always prefer the congested-kind of glitters 😉
There are a few ways to use the color combination. You can even alternate the colors on your toes if you wish!
For anyone who just wants a quick job, you can stop at this step after applying top coat to protect the colors.
But after reading Nikki's cherry blossoms art, I am itching to draw something too!
My simplified version of cherry blossoms 😛
Overall, I find this kit to be quite interesting, love the color payout, and the cute tin which I can recycle to keep other stuff.
Sadly, the only fall back is the price tag – RM165!
Honestly, I don't think I am ready to pay for the price for colors which I could find similar shades. But if you are an Anna Sui fan, it will be a different story 😉


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Cincinnati, OH (FOX19) - Big day for 15 young GCL athletes. Moeller High School announced on Wednesday that over a dozen of their finest athletes have committed to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. These athletes cover sports such as: football, track, baseball, golf, wrestling, lacrosse, and swimming. Here are the names, colleges, and sports of each player.
DESMOND NEWBOLD has committed to Central State University where he will play football for Coach E.J. Junior. Newbold played offensive tackle/guard for the Crusaders and will play offensive line for Central State University. Desmond has received the Iron Man award and carries a 3.0 GPA at Moeller High School. He is a member of Corryville Catholic Little Buddies. Desmond is the son of Buddy and Lenette Newbold of Loveland.
HARRISON SMITH will continue his football career at Thomas More College under the direction of Coach Jim Hilvert. Smith has played offensive line and long-snapper for the Crusaders and will continue to play on the offensive line at the next level. Harrison appeared in the East/West All-Star game. He carries a 3.6 GPA and has maintained second honors and outstanding school attendance. Smith served as a Mentor Captain. Harrison is the son of Larry and Joanne Smith of Milford.
NICK STOFKO has committed to Thomas More College where he will play football for Coach Jim Hilvert. Stofko played defensive back for Moeller and will continue at that same position for the Saints. He played both football and basketball for four years at Moeller. Nick received the "Man of Moeller" award for the 2011-2012 basketball season. Stofko carries a 3.7 GPA, received the Quiroga Service Award, served as House Captain, and was member of Vocal Ensemble. Nick is the son of Jim and Sheila Stofko of Montgomery.
DANTE WEST will continue his football career under the direction of Head Coach Regis Scafe at John Carroll University. West, named Second Team All-GCL, played both defensive line and offensive line for the Crusaders. He will play defensive line for the Blue Streaks. Dante participated in the Corryville Little Buddies program. He maintains a 3.3 GPA. Dante is the son of Dante and Daphany West of Mason.
GABE STIVER will continue as a dual-sport athlete at Mount Saint Joseph in both football and track. Stiver played linebacker for the Crusaders and will continue that position at the next level for Coach Rodney Huber. Gabe will also compete at the next level for Coach Paul Longano with track at shot put and discus. As a Crusader, Stiver averaged shot put at 52 feet and discus at 149 feet. He carried at 3.3 GPA and participated in Christmas on Campus and Little Buddies. Gabe is the son of Shawn and Lisa Stiver of Loveland.
NATE BRUNTY will continue his baseball career for Coach Joe Wilkins at Tiffin University. Brunty is a four-year member of the Moeller Baseball program. He is currently recovering from a shoulder injury and was unable to pitch this spring. Brunty carries a 3.7 GPA and has been an honor roll student all four years. Nate is the son of Tom and Lois Brunty of Morrow.
JOHN HAKEMOLLER has committed to play baseball for Coach Matt Tyner at Bellarmine University. As a 2012 member of the Crusaders, Hakemoller was 1-2 in 7.2 innings pitched this season over six appearances with an ERA of 5.48. John has struck out 10 and walked six as the closer. Hakemoller carries a 3.7 GPA and received the Ohio Award of Merit. Jon is the son of John and Sally Hakemoller of Loveland.
ZACH WILLIAMS will continue his baseball career at Bellarmine University under the direction of Coach Matt Tyner. Williams is 5-0 in 28 innings this season over six appearances with an ERA of 1.00. Zach has struck out 37 batters and walked just seven this season. He was named GCL Honorable Mention. Williams carries a 3.7 GPA and has maintained second honors. Zach is the son of Scott and Laura Williams of West Chester.
CASEY GILLIGAN has committed to play golf for Coach Brian Lane at Transylvania University. Gilligan, team captain for the Crusaders, was awarded Second Team All-GCL and City All-Star Honorable Mention. Casey has maintained a 3.4 GPA and second honors. He is a two-year member of Little Buddies and a current board member. Casey is the son of Mike and Christi Gilligan of Liberty Township.
K. MICHAEL BLUM will continue his wrestling career under the direction of Coach Tim Dernlan at Ashland University. Blum is a member of the 170 lb weight-class. Michael placed sixth in the Ironman National Wrestling tournament and is a four-time AAU All-American. He carries a 3.4 GPA and received Academic All-Ohio. Michael is the son of Kevin and Anita Blum of Montgomery.
TYLER ZIEGLER will continue his wrestling career at Gardner-Webb University under the direction of Coach Dick Wince. Ziegler is a member of the Crusaders 126 lb weight-class. In the 2011-2012 wrestling season, Ziegler placed sixth at the OHSAA State Competition, had an overall record of 85-37, and was First Team GCL. Ziegler is an honor roll student with a 3.5 GPA and a member of the Spanish Honor Society. He was also a member of Moeller's Venture Crew. Tyler is the son of Doug and Debbie Ziegler of Hamilton.
CODY ENGELHARDT has committed to play lacrosse at the University of Mount Union. Engelhardt will play under Head Coach P.J. Kavanagh. Engelhardt currently plays long stick middie for the Crusaders and will continue that position at UMU. Engelhardt carries a 3.6 GPA and is currently a member of Big Brothers, Matthew 25 Ministries, and Yearbook committee. Cody is the son of Jim and Laura Engelhardt of West Chester.
MATT KLEVER, a 2012 co-captain for the Crusaders, will continue playing lacrosse at Wittenberg University under Coach George Harris. Klever was awarded Honorable Mention for the 2011 Midwest Region. He carries a 3.6 GPA and has achieved academic honors all four years. Matt is the son of Mike and Karolyn Klever of Lebanon.
CHRISTIAN JOSEPHSON will continue to swim at Kenyon College under the direction of Coach Jessen Book. Josephson swims butterfly, distance freestyle and breaststroke. He is a 10-time National qualifier, four-time State qualifier, and two-time GCL Champion in 100 Butterfly. An honor roll student, Josephson carries a 4.0 GPA and participated in Relay for Life and Vocal Ensemble. Christian is the son of David and June Josephson of Lebanon.
KEVIN ROBINSON-WHITE will continue his football career at Thomas More College under the direction of Coach Jim Hilvert. Robinson-White has played defensive tackle for the Crusaders and will continue to play that position for the Saints. Robinson-White was awarded 2nd Team All-Southwest and 1st Team All-GCL. Robinson-White has competed in Track & Field for 2 years for the Crusaders. Robinson-White has worked with Christmas on Campus and Matthew 25 Ministries. Kevin is the son of Allison White of Forest Park.


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Mass media trend watching site Nikkei BP Trendy recently engaged in a spot of schoolgirl thigh and skirt photography, sure to put even the hardened voyeurs of 2ch to shame, and the data gathered may be of interest.
Ostensibly the report examines the purported trend towards longer skirts, as it has been said that very short skirts have come to be seen as "crude", using some fieldwork in Shibuya to gather data.
Most of this extensive data was in fact photographic in character (see below).
The research's findings were strung out into 11 pages, so the condensed version may be more appropriate:
Hemlines are not lowering, though seasonal variations are apparent. Nobody questioned had even heard of girls opting for more modest lengths.
The uniform skirts are generally fairly long, so they must be adjusted; the chief method seems to be "rotation", or rolling up the skirt with a belt, which is all concealed under the top, and offers the convenience of being able to pass any uniform inspections, or be able to be adjusted to and from school.
Another method is simply to adjust the skirt's length by cutting. The young lady in the first picture used this method in conjuction with two rolls.
We also hear that none of those questioned (some 20 girls) wore mini-skirts when given free choice out of school, instead opting for shorts and trousers.
Also, only a few still wore loose socks, which by now are entirely out of fashion.
Another finding is that many short skirt wearers are entirely unafraid of peeking, as they wear "konpan", that is, kon (navy blue) coloured pantsu, actually short spatsu (leggings).
It should be noted that the researcher responsible for this outstanding journalism was a lady, which may explain the brazen nature of the shots and her having the temerity to approach her research subjects, even being granted access to their very thighs.
Were she a male, doutless she would be gracing the pages of Itai News by now…
The research data itself is extensive:
You may wish to continue your research into this fascinating trend with some of our own schoolgirl research pieces conducted in conjunction with the Vippers and 2ch: the observation gallery, the thigh gallery, the tights gallery, and, of course, the skirt failure gallery.


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What would the ideal news organization look like?
It was a week with more sad news for journalism, with Digital First Media announcing the end of Project Thunderdome. It's sad for me because I know two journalists, one of whom I consider a mentor, who are losing their jobs because of this. But it's sad for the industry in general, because it's another example of a great experiment in journalism ending before its time.
This got me thinking—again—about what the ideal structure for a news organization might look like, as it's become increasingly obvious that the model of corporate-owned journalism no longer works, as the goal of the owners is short-term profitability rather than sustainable journalism.
Before I make any suggestions, I want to lay out some assumptions:
- Any entity concerned primarily with short-term profitability is ill-suited to modern journalism.
- Even well-meaning chains and family-owned news enterprises are saddled with too many legacy costs to truly be able to create a new structure for a news organization.
- Traditional newsroom organizational structures are not effective at managing a digital news organization.
- Economies of scale matter less when talking about digital news organizations.
- Looking beyond the media industry is essential for finding the best structure for a news organization.
- New organizations need to be free from corporate influence and the biases those bring.
Some further notes: I'm not thinking about business model in this post, nor topics of coverage. Nor am I going to actually start this hypothetical news organization. In 2005 I helped to start two weekly newspapers and ran them for 18 months. It was an endeavor I hope to never repeat, and I had the backing of a large organization. That said, I'd like to make this as practical as possible. Lots of medium to large-sized newspapers are doing everything short of pulling the copper wire out of the walls Finally, I recognize that there are a lot of community newspapers, especially weekly papers in small towns, that are doing quite well and are independent. But I'm more concerned with creating their digital-only equivalent.
So if a major problem with news organizations is their structure and their management, what would a well-structured, well-run news organization look like?
Here are some of the qualities that an ideal news organization would possess:
- A flat management structure. Decisions should be reached quickly, but with as much consensus as possible.
- No legacy costs. No presses, yes, but take that idea even further. If it doesn't directly produce high-quality journalism, then it isn't part of the organization. No HR, no customer service, no office. Learn from start-ups and contract where it makes sense.
- Multiple roles for everyone.
- Shared responsibility and shared reward. When things go well, the people who make the journalism happen should be the ones reaping the benefit.
- A common purpose. The idea isn't to get a paper out, it's to produce the best community-focused journalism possible. Anyone not on board with that doesn't stay.
This might sound familiar—it should. Worker-owned co-ops have been around for a very long time, and there is no reason that the idea can't be applied to a news organization.
Hedge funds and private equity firms are terrible news organization owners, because they put up money but are structured in such a way that they take on almost no real risk. They are diversified, protected by favorable tax regulations, and willing to short a business they own to maximize profits. The risk is borne almost entirely by the workers, who have little hope of achieving a reward no matter how well they perform.
A true journalism co-op would offer higher wages, more security, better benefits, and better stories while also helping to solve the issue of sustainability, as there is no enormous corporate parent to vacuum up profits, and lower overall legacy costs.
The problem left to solve is how to pay to start the co-op in the first place. One option is crowd-funding, although that's less ideal for what's essentially a capital campaign. If you were willing to start small and grown slowly, though, it might work well. Another option would entail more risk, but would allow for a larger organization from the start—pooling money from retirement funds, IRAs, 401(k)s, etc. from numerous workers and investing that in the co-op. (NOTE: I am not a lawyer, nor an accountant. Follow this advice at your own risk).
Either of these methods is better than seeking funding from venture capitalists, however, and would allow for complete worker control from the beginning. That means a betteer, more humane structure that would support sustainable, community-focused journalism while breaking free from the endless cycle of closings and layoffs the media is facing today.


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