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If you're registered at http://www.ticketmaster.com make sure that you go to the PerformerAlert section and add The Fixx in there. Those statistics in their database do help!
If you're registered at http://www.ticketmaster.com make sure that you go to the PerformerAlert section and add The Fixx in there. Those statistics in their database do help!
I've been lurking...
Another great idea from Beached Male! I put every group I like into their system. keep the ideas rolling!
im sure the stats may help, but ticketmaster and pollstar always seem to have tour dates show up wayyyyy after the fixx site and their myspace sites.
I wouldnt go there looking for new dates. Heck they just threw up the dates for the colonies tour !
I kinda feel let down when i go to these sites and their light years behind on current up to the minute concert dates..
I do like their sites when i m just cruising/surfing for a concert to attend, ya know one of those bands that might not be a fave, but you have an interest in checking out their show. So its nice to be on one site and just pop in names/cities and find things to do in a certain area near ya.
Well i registered for fixx ALERTS liked you asked- hope it helps them somehow...
hope everyone takes good notes at the upcoming shows for the fixx and alarm,and furs!
"There can be no tradition without innovation."
- Earle Hitchner, Irish music journalist
While their site may have flaws, the main point is that there's a database in there showing numbers of people who want to see a Fixx show. Someone, somewhere cares about those numbers, regardless if Ticketmaster has delays in actually notifying anyone.
Regardless, thanks for helping the stats!
ps and thanks to rockerchic for the compliment...
I've been lurking...
Are any of you guys attending the Rockin the Colonies Tour?
If this is the feature where it tells you if tickets are going on sale in your area, then I registered back before I realized Buffalo was a free show...I left myself registered even after I found out, though, so I hope it helps.
Maybe on course to the best yet!
I guess maybe the thing to do is register at both ticketmaster and pollstar....
Of the 11 dates for the Colonies tour, pollstar only lists these five:
Mon 07/02/07 Naperville, IL Knoch Park
Wed 07/04/07 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Pavilion
Fri 07/06/07 Mechanicsburg, PA Hardware Bar
Sat 07/07/07 North Tonawanda, NY Gateway Park
Tue 07/10/07 Boston, MA Avalon
and ticketslapper only has 6 categories with fixx, fixx/furs/alarm, etc... with 1-2 dates listed and surprisingly still has the CO date that was cancelled eons ago.... pretty lame IMO, since these dates have been out a while now. Wonder if there is a certain "turf" of artists they promote???? crazy huh?
But I'll keep crossing my fingers eyes and toes and hope they get our lads shows ALL listed!
"There can be no tradition without innovation."
- Earle Hitchner, Irish music journalist
oh PS rockerchica,
Sorry, no dice for me this time around- I will be on vacay- but I am going to see the daytona 400, the POLICE/fictionPlane in tampa, and then the Yankees @ the Devil Rays...
So no fixx til the fall tour i guess- hope as soon as the colonies tour concludes, they start placing dates for the fall tour...... with a full fixx fantastic freakin fabulous show.....
how's that for alliteration?
"There can be no tradition without innovation."
- Earle Hitchner, Irish music journalist
Your vacation schedule sounds busier then The Fixx's Tour Schedule Diamond. Lol!
Okay I will do my best to fill in the details of the show on the 9th and if I get photos I hope I'll get them posted but I know somehow I never did get the other ones from the Fall posted so I won't make promises on photos but details I can do! Have a great vacation! My hubby would be SOOOO jealous about the Yankees! Although they aren't doin' too well!
Old post that needed refreshing. Since Cy is touring try and enter him in as a "Favorite Artist" also, I'm sure it helps the stats. Doing this at both Pollstar and Ticketmaster can't hurt, can only help.
I've been lurking...
Someone, somewhere cares about those numbers,
The Ticketmaster website has changed over the years, and now the bands are simply saved in "Favorites" but this is still an important step for fans to take, to ensure The Fixx is in their list for automatic notices for when The Fixx concerts come around. This sends a "demand signal" that you want The Fixx to perform a concert in your area, and many of the promoters will monitor those stats.
I've been lurking...


text: A huge win for a young team yesterday afternoon. This was the kind of game we lost last year. A team supposedly better playing at home and we are down in the fourth quarter. Last year that's a recipe for a loss, might as well turn the tv off. But not this year, the Bucs are playing like winners this year and confidence can overcome some shortcomings. A huge win when you realize it came after a out and out beating 2 weeks ago in our last game. To be able to put that behind you and come out a play tough on the road and give yourself the chance to win a ballgame, that's big going forward. Josh Freeman is looking more and more like the stability in the QB position we haven't had since...forever. The kid has a calmness in the pocket and seems to feel the rush. I like that he's able to stand in there and deliver the ball or take off if the lanes open up. He doesn't have happy feet back there. And the arm is big time. Some of those throws yesterday were outstanding. But he still has room to grow which is the exciting part. The running game didn't look great (minus 1 Earnest Graham run), but I like that we didn't abandon it, like we did so much in the Gruden era. Defense looked pretty sharp, of course it helped with Carson Palmer throwing the ball all around. Still need to work on the 1 big play a game and the front 7 wearing down at the end. The main thing to take away from this game was the way we won it. To march down the field and tie it up when you knew it was do or die against a good defense was awesome to see. And then when we scored and left a little over a minute for the Bengals the defense cranked it up. Gave up a couple good pass plays, but then tightened up and forced the pick. I see this as a stepping stone and hopefully the boys in pewter will continue to grow as a complete team and we'll see how it all turns out in December.

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The Denver Nuggets routed the surging Los Angeles Clippers 107-92 on Thursday night, riding 21 points from Ty Lawson and 20 from Danilo Gallinari to their 12th straight home win.
Seven Nuggets scored in double figures as Denver won their seventh straight overall and improved to 27-3 at home, tied with the Miami Heat for best in the NBA. Lawson also had 11 assists.
Despite 19 points from Matt Barnes and 17 from Blake Griffin, the Clippers saw their five-game road winning streak come to an end.
More importantly, they lost the season series to the Nuggets 2-1, a tiebreaker that could come into play if Denver can catch them for the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Right now, the Nuggets are in fifth, behind Memphis.
Chris Paul had 16 points and 10 assists for Los Angeles.
A bucket by Griffin, who was coming off his third career triple-double, gave the Clippers a 60-59 lead, before the Nuggets scored 20 of the next 24 points to grab control.
In New York, Kevin Durant scored 34 points for Oklahoma City, including the go-ahead free throws with 1:38 left.
Russell Westbrook struggled over the final three quarters, but finished with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists in the Thunder's first trip to New York since Dec. 22, 2010. Durant also had eight boards and six assists.
Oklahoma City posted their third straight win, fighting off a spirited effort by a Knicks team missing Carmelo Anthony.
The All-Star forward missed his second straight game with what the Knicks said is a stiff and sore right knee. J.R. Smith scored a season-high 36 points for New York, but missed a turnaround jumper that would have won it as time ran out.
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I have noticed over the last few challenges that some entries that are projects for other design teams are not giving Rhedd's Creative Spirit credit...as in no mention of "sharing" or "entering" their projects in to our challenges, just our blog link at the very end of their blog post.
We all love to share our creations in Blogland, so credit where credit is due.
If you would like a comment from myself or my team, could you please credit us to your entry as we do when we enter other challenges...
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Hello, it's Sammy here bringing you July's Challenge.
Our designers have some fabulous creations to show you, we are hoping they will inspire you enough to play along, you always have the chance of being our Winner again, just because you have won before doesn't mean you can't get chosen again..the same applies to the Runner Up and Design Team Favourite.....
It was Sandie ( aka Rhedd ) who hosted June's challenge, so she had the very difficult job of selecting a Winner and Runner-up from all the fab entries...but choose she did and they are.....
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Violent Strike in France and its Repercussion
Violent agitation, particularly in Paris for so many weeks, brought bad name to one of the most peaceful and civilized country of the world. Here is some background of France and Paris. Since the end of second world war when all other countries of Europe suffered loss of millions of their armed personnel as well as civilians and in addition faced the partial destruction of their cities and industries and infrastructure, France and Paris remained unharmed without loss of lives of their most civilized citizens as well as their industries, buildings and infrastructure.
Despite Occupation of France by German Army in second world war up to 1945 when France had negotiated with Germany that French government would vacate Paris which should not be harmed, destroyed as it was the most beautiful city in the world. Arch-de-Triumph French capital around Eifel Towers was most attractive in 1947 when world Scouts Jamboree was held near Paris in August 1947 attended by thousand of scouts from all over the world including India, USA, UK, South Africa etc. Why such a prolonged agitation spreading over weeks causing closure of schools, universities, oil depots and many industries all over France, hitting the air ports, air flight from Paris and other towns? All this made Sarkozy government as one of the most unpopular and arrogant leaders of France since 1945. It is only on 23rd Oct. that Sarkozy has beaten a retreat by accepted the basic demands of French workers not to raise retirement age from 60 to 62 years of age. Though France like other Europe countries and USA, in particular was faced with recession and Sarkozy wanted to improve the economy and save hundreds of billions of Francs, but it was unwise to let the agitation go on for weeks without his coming forward to negotiate with the worker union leaders for such a longtime.
It was the worst riots in Europe even when violent agitators torched cars and indulged in fire bombing. Such a display of violence had never happened before in France. Raising the retirement age from 60 to 62 and reforms in pension as ordered by Sarkozy without consulting the unions of workers and their representatives was high handed and one sided decision imposed by the French government. Though French workers have always got and enjoyed the best working conditions like health services, housing and only 35 working hours in a week.
The package of reforms not only is about raising the retirement age from 60 to 62 but also calls for qualifying for "full pension from 65 to 67 years." French are particular about their privileges and cannot bear the loss of their privileges but even want more. So they violently opposed the pension and retirement age package for weeks.
French agitation and rioting has set a bad precedent for other European countries, their workers and unions that, if need be, and the government of the day is adamant and the PM like Sarkozy arrogant, they can also go on strike for 3 weeks or more till their demands are met and the government of the day retracts from its unseasonable and arrogant stand.
French Senate has, in disregard of violent agitation for a number of weeks, causing loss of hundreds of billions of dollars to French Economy, passed the bill raising the age of retirement to 62 with other benefits. Agitation has been resumed by workers as before and is violent as earlier. It is France's misfortune to have a leader like Sorkozy who is considered to be the worst leader of France in 50 years.


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Wine connoisseurs can head to Kenansville Sept. 27 and 28 for the 9th annual Muscadine Harvest Festival, celebrating not only wine, but the agricultural heritage of Eastern North Carolina.
Wine connoisseurs can head to Kenansville Sept. 27 and 28 for the 9th annual Muscadine Harvest Festival, celebrating not only wine, but the agricultural heritage of Eastern North Carolina.
�We started planning for the Muscadine Festival in 2004, the same year as the tobacco buyout,� said Lynn Davis of the North Carolina Muscadine Harvest Festival, referring to the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act which ended government subsidized tobacco growth. �Muscadine Grapes use the same kind of soil tobacco uses and was thought to be a good alternative for tobacco farmers.�
According to Davis, this festival celebrating the muscadine was the first of its kind in the state and not only extols the wine the grape makes, but its health benefits, including its high rate of antioxidants and it�s link to this region of the nation.
�This is a grape that won�t grow anywhere but the south, but it�s mainly found here,� said Davis. �They can be found in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, but it�s mainly found here. That�s why we have so much acreage in this is state.�
As been the case in past years, the festival will include a cooking contest challenging contestants to feature the grape in five categories: salad and appetizers, breads and muffins, dessert, jams, jellies and preserves and entrees. All entries must include at least one cup of Muscadine grapes, juice or wine.
The event will feature music, arts and crafts and a shag contest, but the main attraction is wine. Wineries from across the state will have their products on display. The muscadine grape is known for not only having a thick skin, but a sweet taste, which remains after fermentation. According to Davis, wine made from the grape attracts wine experts and novices a like.
�The taste of the muscadine is sweet, which appeals to many people,� said Davis. �The muscadine appeals to people who might not otherwise like wine.�
Sweet wine is Duplin Winery�s M.O., according to its General Manager Morgan Jackson. Duplin Winery, as it has since year one, will participate with an array of selections. According to Jackson, this is the premiere event for Duplin Winery.
�The muscadine is the primary grape we use,� said Jackson. �It�s known for its fruitiness and sweetness � that�s exactly what we love to use in our wines. It�s the native grape of the south � when you come down here you expect sweet tea and sweet wine.�
Despite a delayed start to the harvest season, caused by a milder and rainier summer than usual in the region, Jackson says Duplin Winery will still have a variety of wines to choose from, including the debut of this year�s seasonal wines.
�Our customers anticipate this time of year since we always release our seasonal wines,� said Jackson
The three seasonal wines to be released this year will have a Christmas motif: Christmas Red, Naughty and Nice and Naughtier. Christmas Red is a sweet red that blends three kinds of muscadine grapes and goes with beef and pork dishes. Naughtier is a sweet blush that compliments poultry or seafood and Naughty or Nice is a white, dessert wine that uses scuppernong grapes instead of muscadine, though it also has a sweet taste to it. Jackson said Duplin Winery will have a tent not only featuring its wine, but also its bistro.
�We�re taking the visitor center here to the festival,� said Jackson
Sweet wine will also be provided by Bannerman Winery of Burgaw, who, like Duplin Winery, has been a part of the festival since the first year. Owner Colleen Bannerman says her winery�s repertoire is strictly sweet, dealing only in dessert wine, and every bottle has a personal, natural touch.
�We make them in small batches,� said Bannerman. �All the grapes are picked by hand � we use no preservatives. Everything is all natural. A lot of wineries pick their grapes at once and put their wine on the shelf � we bottle our wine for particular shows and farmer�s markets.�
Bannerman said she�ll be featuring much of her winery�s standard selection, including a chocolate raspberry wine that uses dark chocolate and raspberries picked on site. According to Bannerman, the Muscadine Festival is the premiere festival for her business and her wine was a hit among festival attendees.
�We sold out by 3:30 p.m.,� said Bannerman. �People tried 30 other wines throughout the day, but they came back and bought ours.�
In addition, there will be an amateur wine making contest with four categories: Muscadine Red, Muscadine White, Muscadine Blush and blend, fruit or other. There is no entry fee and entries must be delivered between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Duplin County Cooperative Extension.
For more information on the event or the contests, log on to muscadineharvestfestival.com, call 910-290-0525 or send an e-mail to email@example.com.
Christopher Thomas is a staff writer for the Jacksonville Daily News. To contact him, call 910-219-8473 or e-mail him at email@example.com.
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The Muscadine Harvest Festival will be held on Sept. 27 and 28 at the Duplin County Events Center at 195 Fairgrounds Dr. in Kenansville. Tickets for Sept. 27 will be free for patrons under the legal drinking age and $10 for patrons at or over the legal drinking age at the gate ($8 for advance tickets). Tickets for Sept. 28 will be $25 for patrons at or over the legal drinking age ($20 for advance tickets, $12 for members of the military), $5 for patrons between the ages of 6-20 and free for children age 5 and under. For more information on the event and its contests, call 910-290-0525 or log on to muscadineharvestfestival.com.
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Unfortunately, our game got rained out, so we won't be having Mustache Monday. We will be moving it to tomorrow (Mustache Tuesday), when we'll play a double header starting at 5pm. The game was called due to loss of power; a transformer was hit by lightning and we were told it wouldn't get fixed for a few hours.
That's right: Carl Monday Night was postponed because of lightning. Clearly, Carl is able to control the weather and is NONE TOO HAPPY. Hell hath no fury like a CLEVELAND'S INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER scorned.
They're going to try the doubleheader tonight; same admission rules as yesterday apply. But please, be careful out there.
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Through his 30-plus philosophical works—from the 1000-word essay, Theology and Falsification to the 210-page treatise, God and Philosophy—Flew turned the tables of debate, making atheism the default position and shifting the burden of proof to believers.
That was before the legendary figure announced his defection to deism in 2004. The news sent shock waves throughout freethinking circles. The question on everyone's mind was how Antony Flew could accept what he spent a lifetime refuting. Bewildered admirers blamed an octogenarian's end-of-life fear. Maddened colleagues charged "sloppy scholarship."
In the years that followed, Flew went on record in various venues to explain his position. The most comprehensive account is in the book released this fall, There is a God: How the World's Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind.
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The first half of the book traces Flew's upbringing in a Christian home to his rejection of God and his life as a professional philosopher. Included are the factors that shaped his atheism and the philosophical arguments he advanced. In the second half we learn about his discovery of the Divine.
Flew's journey brought him to two instrumental conclusions: one, that materialistic science could not account for the laws of nature, the teleological essence of life, and the origin of the cosmos; and two, that there were compelling philosophical arguments for an Omnipotence operating outside of spacetime.
Those conclusions led him to an Aristotelian God—a Being who is "self-existent, immutable, immaterial, omnipotent, and omniscient." At the same time, Flew remains adamant about his rejection of an interventionist Deity, the afterlife and revealed religion, although he is open to the latter. An important point to bear in mind, as will soon be made clear, is that Antony Flew has held firm to these convictions ever since his 2004 announcement.
Summarizing his journey, the former atheist states, "my discovery of the Divine has been a pilgrimage of reason and not faith." Others are not so sure.
Shortly after the book's release, Mark Oppenheimer wrote an article for the New York Times, asking whether Flew's conversion is "what it seems to be."
Considering the age of Flew (84) and his stature, it's a valid question. But given Oppenheimer's leading description of a "senescent scholar" with "memory failing," "a continent away" "without an internet connection," who "has become a mere symbol, a trophy," the conclusion seems clear from the get-go.
With the punch suitably spiked, the aged oracle is methodically depicted as a useful, if affable, idiot of the intelligent design (ID) movement.
Oppenheimer describes a DVD where Flew, under "prodding" by a couple of ID advocates, admits that current advances in science point to an Intelligence. The mention of Flew's halting diction and seeming acquiescence complete the desired effect.
Details of private correspondence between Flew and Richard Carrier are disclosed. Carrier, it will be noted, is an atheist of some prominence who is concerned that this one time great thinker hasn't kept up with science. As he sees it, his job is to awaken Flew from his academic slumber, by provoking him to catch up on the latest theories.
It would appear that nearly two-months of badgering by Carrier had some effect: In the 2005 edition of his 1966 classic, God and Philosophy, Flew declined to mention his move to deism.
When it comes to Flew's latest book, There is a God, Oppenheimer sets his sights not on the arguments, but the authorship. The book bears the attribution, "Antony Flew with Roy Abraham Varghese." After learning that the book was Varghese's idea and that "an extensive copy editor" was involved, Oppenheimer wonders "how much Flew was left in the book?" With Varghese identified as a "crusader" of intelligent design and the copy editor as an evangelical pastor, the not-so subtle implication is: very little.
This is interesting, given Oppenheimer's acknowledgement that Flew has been intellectually challenged by Varghese (and others) over a span of 20 years. By simple arithmetic he would realize that 20 years ago Antony Flew was 64 years old—what some might call, the new "middle age."
Nevertheless, the picture we are left with is not of a critical thinker committed to "following the evidence wherever it leads," but of a declining academic following the evidence "as it has been explained to him."
But is the portrayal accurate? Is Antony Flew a senescent senior whose views vacillate according to the manipulation of would-be handlers? Not to those who have been paying attention to his public statements.
For instance, in March 2005—less than a month after his apparent backpedaling under the "tutelage" of Richard Carrier—Flew re-affirmed his belief in the Aristotelian God. When asked in a BBC interview whether he was retracting that belief, Flew responded, "Oh no . . . a belief bound up with the deep feeling in a superior mind that reveals itself in the world of experience, represents my conception of God."
One month later, Flew told Christianity Today that he had been reevaluating the evidence for intelligent design for several years. He went on to say that the evidence led him to accept "an Intelligence that produced the integrative complexity of creation." Although he rejects Christianity and the notion of life-after-death and supernatural revelation, Flew maintained that he was a "deist like Thomas Jefferson."
Even Mark Oppenheimer described the ex-atheist "flaunt[ing] his allegiance to deism" in May 2006 to a Christian audience at
Shortly after the publication of There is a God, Flew told Ben Wiker, "I think the origins of the laws of nature and of life and the Universe point clearly to an intelligent Source. The burden of proof is on those who argue to the contrary." Flew added that his "God is a person but not the sort of person with whom you can have a talk. It is the ultimate being, the Creator of the Universe."
The public record paints a picture bearing little semblance to the stumbling scholar in the New York Times. In fact, from early 2005 through late 2007, Antony Flew's statements have been unwaveringly consistent with those in a lengthy interview with Gary Habermas, shortly after his "coming out" in 2004.
At the same time, it would be naïve to suggest that Antony Flew has not experienced a decline in faculties commensurate with his age. Flew, himself, admits to "nominal aphasia," or difficulty in remembering names. But to suggest that this evinces a mentally enfeebled scholar who has fallen victim to crafty Christians is ridiculous.
For the last couple of weeks I have been in contact with Roy Varghese, Flew's co-author, to gather information about There is a God.
Mr. Varghese admitted to me that he pulled the book together, drawing on material from published and unpublished works by Flew, as well as, from interviews and private correspondence. Varghese wrote the Preface and one of the appendices; he and the copy editor wrote anecdotes for some of the chapters.
Upon request, Mr. Varghese forwarded me a letter he wrote to the Times, addressing at length the issues raised by Oppenheimer. Concerning Flew's involvement in the book, Varghese states: "Tony edited, corrected and approved at least ten versions of the manuscript." (I have since reviewed ample evidence validating that statement but which, because of legal restrictions, cannot be divulged.)
But perhaps it is best to let "Tony" to speak for himself. In a recent statement carried by Publishers Weekly, Flew sets the record straight:
My name is on the book and it represents exactly my opinions. I would not have a book issued in my name that I do not 100 percent agree with. I needed someone to do the actual writing because I'm 84 and that was Roy Varghese's role. The idea that someone manipulated me because I'm old is exactly wrong. I may be old but it is hard to manipulate me. This is my book and it represents my thinking.
That hardly sounds like a man whose tenacity has diminished with age. Moreover, in a signed, handwritten letter (a copy of which I now have) sent to Roy Varghese, the legendary philosopher reaffirmed his conversion while criticizing Oppenheimer for drawing attention away from the book's central argument: the collapse of rationalism.
To all those freethinking naysayers, Tony's message (and I'm paraphrasing) is clear: Having long exhausted your philosophical capital to no avail, all that is left you, is to attack the messenger. Not only am I resolute in my new worldview; but the very foundation upon which yours rests has proven bankrupt.
That's a blunt message from anyone, much less from a cognitively challenged codger who lets others do his thinking for him.
What is you opinion about Antony Flew's conversion?


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Don't mess with Kelly Clarkson!
The "American Idol" winner is fighting back after getting wind that legendary music exec Clive Davis included mention of her in his new autobiography "The Soundtrack of My Life."
"So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music," the 30-year-old bride-to-be posted on her WhoSay page earlier today. "I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don't have to cower to anyone--even Clive Davis."
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Then she got into it.
"First, he says I burst into 'hysterical sobbing' in his office when he demanded 'Since You Been Gone' be on my album," Clarkson writes. "Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. I did want more guitars added to the original demo and Clive did not. [Producers] Max [Martin], [Dr.] Luke and I still fought for the bigger sound and we prevailed and I couldn't be more proud of the life of that song. I resent him dampening that song in any way."
Clarkson recounts a time when Davis did bring her to tears during a meeting in his office.
"I cried after I played him a song I had written about my life called 'Because Of You,'" she writes. "I cried because he hated it and told me verbatim that I was a 'sh--ty' writer who should be grateful for the gifts that he bestows upon me."
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Clarkson doesn't stop there.
"He also goes on to say 'My December' wasn't successful because I co-penned the album and it didn't have 'pop hits,'" Clarkson continued. "Well, first let me say, I've co-penned many of my 'pop hits.' Secondly, 'My December' went platinum (It sold 20,000 less than 'All I Ever Wanted' which followed 'My December.') Hardly a huge failure."
"Anyway, I love my job. I love my music. I love my fans. I love my label and all of my professional relationships...now," Clarkson concludes the lengthy post. "And I am grateful for Clive for teaching me to know the difference."
Davis' book has also been making headlines with the revelation that he's bisexual and has had sexual relationships with men, something the 80-year-old has never spoken about.


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When You Brush Your Teeth
Carcinogens, hormone disruptors, and industrial byproducts have crept into major toothpaste brands. Read on to get educated and learn how to avoid these chemicals.
An antibacterial and antifungal agent used in toothpaste to fight gingivitis. It is also an ingredient in anything from pesticides to underpants(!), soaps, mouthwashes, deodorants, mattresses, blankets, rugs and toys.
Studies have shown that triclosan "weakens cardiac and skeletal muscle contractility in a manner that may negatively impact muscle health."1
It has also been found to "alter endocrine functions" and "significantly impact thyroid hormone concentrations."2
A fluorine compound that can be naturally sourced, but typically isn't. In mass production (most toothpaste brands and our water supply), it is actually a byproduct of iron and steel manufacturing.
Fluoride is said to fight cavities, but have you ever noticed the FDA-required warning on all fluoridated toothpaste? "Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately."
The facts: Fluoride has linked to numerous health issues. It has been identified as a substance that's "neurotoxic in man," further being associated with "skeletal abnormalities" and "IQ deficits."3 Exposure to fluoride in drinking water during childhood has also been linked to "the incidence of osteosarcoma [bone cancer] among males."4
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
An industrial agent and emulsifier that aids in mass manufacturing. Widespread and unregulated, it is found in shampoo, conditioner, makeup, perfume, laundry detergent, and of course, toothpaste.
SLS is what creates the familiar foam in your mouth that you experience while brushing. There have not been many studies on this substance that millions of Americans consume on a daily basis. However, one clinical trial studied the effect of SLS on colon cancer and found that "by virtue of the strong penetrating property of the emulsifier, colonial carcinogenesis [initiation of cancer formation] seems to be enhanced."5
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1 – "Triclosan impairs excitation-contraction coupling and Ca2+ dynamics in striated muscle." Cherednichenko, G. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Aug. 28, 2012.
2 – "The Effects of Triclosan on Puberty and Thyroid Hormones in Male Wistar Rats." Zorrilla, LM. Toxicological Sciences: Oxford Journals, Jan 2009.
3 – "Developmental neurotoxicity of industrial chemicals." Grandjean, P. The Lancet, Nov. 8, 2006.
4 – "Age-specific fluoride exposure in drinking water and osteosarcoma." Bassin, EB. Cancer Causes and Control, May, 2006.
5 – "Emulsifiers which reduce the latency of the development of colonic cancer–sodium lauryl sulfate and methylazoxymethanol." Koya G. Gan to kagaru ryoho, Japanese Journal of Cancer & Chemotherapy, 1982.
6 – "Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil: a Review of Antimicrobial and Other Medicinal Properties." Carson, CF. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, Jan 2006.
7 -"Effect of oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: a randomized, controlled, triple-blind study." Asokan, A. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventative Dentistry, Mar. 26, 2008.


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Our local school division redistricted my son this year. At his new school he sits on an exercise ball and uses a netbook that slides out from under his desk. He leaves class for a few hours per day to attend Talented and Gifted (TAG) class and something called TAG Extension. He says that TAG extension is for "the smartest kids in TAG."
My son extols TAG. He loves missing class. He enjoys his TAG lessons about freshwater ecology. He says he feels smart, for which I am grateful, though I wish he routinely self-identified as such.
I am conflicted. I wish his classmates all enjoyed the "advantages" of TAG – small class sizes, authentic subject matter, and a feeling of competency at school. I am convinced that we could afford all children such "indulgences" if we spent our education money on something other than the products we confuse as the curricula and assessments we must use. I am convinced we could make it our mission to create public schools serving happy children through authentic learning.
I am relieved that my son enjoys his learning at school. I am aggrieved that we hold wildly diverse learners to the same immutable standards at the same time that allow some kids to attend TAG or TAG extension while other children are literally left behind to voice phonemes, crunch worksheets, and churn through adaptable websites all day.
When did we become convinced that we couldn't learn all we need from, say, a pond? That our notion of pacing is more important that a child's cognitive development and emotional well-being? That our notion of pacing abstract lessons is somehow superior to a season's concrete demonstrations of the same ideas?
Our local school division redistricted my son this year from a school with 41.29% participation rate in the federal free and reduced lunch program to a school with 74.77% rate. At his new school he is suddenly talented and gifted and enjoying more privilege, whereas at his old school we were told he wasn't "off the chart enough" to compete for a talented and gifted spot, though he was invited to some activities as part of what seemed to be a push-in strategy.
While my son is happily oblivious to his sudden reversal of fortune, I am sadly not confused.
If we look at our schools, there are times when it's clearly better to enjoy privilege than not to enjoy it, and there are times when clearly some students are not privileged enough. While these may indeed be the schools we adults deserve for sustaining them, they are not the schools our kids deserve. We need more democratic school. We need school choice that means more than picking between test scores. We need to accommodate students' learning differences through work they love, which is not the same thing as the work we prescribe in a rush to be "effective" teachers and "adequate" schools.
We should expect to own these schools, however, until we also democratize school reform and dare a broader experiment in public education than those that produce "scientifically" proven "interventions." Our interventions interrupt curiosity, discovery, and wonder. They are "interventions" for kids who don't conform to our pacing guides; they are not somehow "fixing" children who could not otherwise learn other valuable lessons about the world outside the confines of a textbook or classroom.
The privileged often confuse privilege with being gifted. They confuse wealth with authority. They confuse finding what works for each kid with what works for their businesses. They confuse children, parents, teachers, administrators, the media, and society. I have done all of these things; I do all of these things.
We are not here to benefit from the "giftedness" of the privileged. We are here to discover what we love, to learn it well, and to share it with others.
Our schools should reflect that through the learning, meaningful work, and joy, engagement, and fulfillment of their students.
We are not here for our patrons; we are for for ourselves, for one another, and for our communities. But it's complex, and we are taught to please our patrons and desire their succor. I have ideas about how to move classrooms away from this. I am completely unsure of how to move school systems away from this.
Who doesn't want to feel special? Whom do we teach to feel that way but at the cost of others?
Our local school division redistricted my son this year. He is happy in his new school. What now?
My problem – I'm conflicted about my son's privilege – is small beans. I apologize and understand if you find it self-indulgent of me.
Our problem – we sustain schools that create schisms between students – is of paramount importance for us to address as a nation. One way to begin solving that problem is for all of us – students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members – to demand schools that find ways to give all students access to the learning that inspires them.
We can say that our interventions are meant to do this, but really our interventions are meant to sort out kids who aren't where we tell them to be in the curriculum until, somehow, they are there. Our curriculum and predominant pedagogies are neither kid- nor learner-centered.
In appreciation of what my students – and children – have taught me, I'd like to close with a few suggestions for making all of our classrooms gifting ones.
Fill your classroom – regardless of your grade and subject-area – with as many learning objects as possible. Stuff your room to the gills with sensory tables, toys, art supplies, and whatever tech and accessories (like mini-MIDI keyboards) you can beg, borrow, or steal, and make it a point to give students time to play or negotiate student-directed projects using these resources. Watch the kids. See what they do. Let them teach one another through discovery. Let them teach one another through play. Learn how they learn alone. What makes a successful arts- or project- or tech-infused classroom is not a teacher's planning; it is, instead, the teacher's sustained commitment to trust students to learn and to provide them with the opportunity to learn and create what's valuable to them with diverse media inside and outside the classroom community. Does this mean you sacrifice some curriculum and perhaps eat some test scores? Absolutely. Rightly.
Ditch what doesn't work. Don't keep on keeping on with one approach until all students are consequenced enough to comply or be sent from the room on a regular basis. Really embrace failure and try to depersonalize failed lessons. Experiment with stations or other classroom rituals that let you flow between students who are in and out of their own flow. If you can help some kids find a learning passion, you'll have more time to help the other kids who struggle to find their own. This takes a long time with students who have been conditioned to be teacher-centered. Indeed, teacher-centered might be a stop-gap strategy to keep kids from being frustrated with more independent learning, but teacher-centered can't be our goal if we really want to reject high-stakes testing and what we say it does to our children, classrooms, and schools.
Let go; let go; let go. Broadening the definition of learning in our classrooms is a scary thing to do. We have to let go of our traditional roles. We have to let go of some of our darling lessons. We have to let go of some content, some scores, and some approval. Finally, around week 2 or 3, when the novelty has worn off, and kids are questioning everything along with you, we have to let go of fear and help kids reach that next milestone that cements their faith in themselves as learners and valuable community members. The fear is the hardest thing to let go of for me. I ran into a colleague this past week, and we talked about our assignments. I encouraged him to go off his pacing guide. He said, "But the man pays my salary." All I could say was, "Yes, but he pays mine, too."
Keep the faith. Believe in democracy. Believe in your students and learning. Believe that you are a valuable member of your classroom community. Believe that you will do what's right for all kids even when compromise, negotiation, and forgiveness feel uncomfortable to you. Believe that there is a better way to approach teaching and learning than the way we school children. There are no billionaires hiring researchers and bloggers to support this. This is our work; it is not yet theirs.
Believe that one day we'll find it and recognize it as such in our schools.


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The Entertainment Technology Industry consists of a wide variety of com-panies that provide products and services used in electronic devices and by entertainment firms. Industry participants include software developers, which target various product markets (including video games), and providers of chips, processors, and circuits for the manufacture of digital cameras, DVD players, cellular phones, digital audio, and visual systems. Product offerings can vary considerably from one company to another. Accordingly, even though industry participants operate in a very competitive environment, they are not necessarily in direct competition, and the group lacks a clear leader. The industry is not particularly capital intensive, although spending on research and development is very important for some companies. When R&D makes up a sizeable part of operating costs, this expenditure, presented as a percentage of revenue, is included in the business description on the Value Line page. Healthy cash flow is also important, allowing companies to invest in their operations, fund research and development, and make acquisitions.
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Companies operating in the Entertainment Technology Industry are subject to rapid change, which more often than not arises from the emergence of new technology. And since barriers to entry are not particularly high, a recent entrant with an innovative product may benefit at the expense of struggling competitors. Companies in this industry often have attractive growth prospects. Nonetheless, this group can be vulnerable to broad changes in the general economic environment, with the industry being particularly susceptible to widespread weakness in personal spending. That said, the demand for video games is strongly correlated with the release of new game consoles. Indeed, video game developers' earnings may suffer every few years, as consumers defer purchases prior to the launch of a new system.
Revenue growth is an important factor to consider when analyzing companies in this industry, since it is often a key driver of earnings gains. Top-line advances can be generated in a variety of ways, including new product introduction and acquisition. Those companies that occupy a strong competitive position in markets with attractive growth prospects are typically best at delivering consistent revenue growth. Given the nature of the industry's products and services, though, healthy top-line growth is far more difficult to achieve during periods of economic weakness than in periods of strength.
Profit margins can vary considerably throughout the Entertainment Technology industry, depending upon the particular markets a company serves and the associated cost structure of its operations. Indeed, several industry participants sport healthy operating and net profit margins, while others are less fortunate. We note that losses are not uncommon among Entertainment Technology companies, reflecting the disruptive effects of technological change and its vulnerability to general economic weakness. A company's historical record for profitability can provide investors with a valuable measure for gauging its ability to weather the industry's ups and downs.
New Product Introductions
The introduction of new products is an important way industry participants remain competitive. This is particularly relevant for video game developers, as the continued launch of new titles can prove an important growth driver for revenues and earnings. Providers of chips and processors operate in a rapidly evolving environment, as original equipment manufacturers are constantly seeking the latest technology to enhance their products. Continued advancements in electronics ensures that a focus on new product introduction will remain an important part of doing business for most industry participants.
Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships
It is not unusual for Entertainment Technology companies to make acquisitions or form strategic partnerships. Such moves allow them to expand product offerings and gain market share. Moreover, the acquisition of new technology can allow a company to better serve its current markets. Overall, these deals can work to widen a company's footprint, diversify its revenue stream, and increase earnings. Conversely, the divestiture of a business line usually allows the company to strengthen its balance sheet and increase its focus on core operations. We note that acquisition activity depends upon economic conditions, stockholder influence, and regulatory oversight. And although the scope of deal making has varied over time, acquisitions are an important influence in this industry and their potential should be considered in any prospective analysis.
Cost-Cutting Initiatives
As would be expected, cost-cutting efforts and restructuring initiatives—staff reductions, facility consolidations, and divestitures—are often implemented during periods of competitive weakness. Such moves can improve a company's operations, and spawn a leaner, more-focused organization. That said, efforts to slash research and development expenditures might prove shortsighted, over time.
The financial position of Entertainment Technology companies is usually good. A healthy capital position affords industry participants greater flexibility, particularly during disruptive technological change or difficult economic times. However, the operating performances of many in this dynamic industry can fluctuate considerably from one period to the next. As a result, the stocks of many industry participants feature below-average scores for Price Stability and Earnings Predictability. This industry is not suitable for income seekers, as few Entertainment Technology companies pay dividends, and conservative accounts may prefer to look elsewhere. That said, these stocks are probably best suited for venturesome investors, whether their horizon is the year ahead, or longer. Accordingly, investors should pay close attention to growth in revenues and share earnings. Companies with an established track record for sustained profitability are preferable.
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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"It rubbed me the wrong way" — Wesley Woodyard on his benching by Jack Del Rio
Wesley Woodyard began last season for the Broncos as a team captain and starting middle linebacker. He was a captain for a reason, a key cog in Denver's run toward the Super Bowl.
Then he got benched. Woodyard, a full-time starter all of 2012 and half of 2013, suddenly was a substitute, a nickel package linebacker.
Then, earlier this month, Woodyard signed a free-agent deal with Tennessee.
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text: Book – This historical thriller will keep you turning pages in anticipation of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Set on the island of Pompeii in 79 A.D, hydraulic engineer Marcus Attilius is summoned to repair the aqueduct system that supplies fresh water to the residents. Attilius discovers a blockage that threatens to deprive a large area of the empire of water, but he is also troubled by the strange environmental occurrences that may be an indication of an impending natural disaster on a massive scale. He falls in love with Corelia who supplies him with proof that something sinister is afoot on Pompeii. As he races against the clock to make repairs, his angst increases and he is hindered by corrupt violent officials from warning the inhabitants of impending and unstoppable disaster. Will Marcus get off the island with Corelia before the volcano blows its top? This novel is well researched with rich historical details transporting us to this ancient world.


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