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Welcome to Wham! Bam! Thank You, Ma'am!, Geeks OUT's monthly recap that focuses on the trials and tribulations of a different Marvel Universe SFC (Strong Female Character) every thirty days. August's focus finds itself squarely aimed at the gun-toting, foul-mouthed, British badass with a head of hair more glamourous than Queen Medusa's… Elsa Bloodstone.
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If you are reading this, it means you have successfully navigated and survived yet another New York Comic Con experience. Whether you have emerged from said event both physically and mentally unscathed is another matter. With crowd totals roughly reaching 167,000, NYCC continued its upward trend of packing the Javits Center like a sardine can full of geeks from every possible walk of life. With a census like that, one can't help but wonder if the venue is slowly morphing into Manhattan's own version of the TARDIS.
2015 was our fourth year attending NYCC with the first being extremely hectic and stressful with little to no preconception as to what to expect other than "a lot." We have since figured out how to dial down the chaos factor in order to enjoy ourselves while still managing to cross off as many bullet points as possible from our agenda.*
*NYCC Sanity Retention Tips: pack lightly, bring snacks/ibuprofen, and get as much done on Thursday/Friday as possible. Otherwise, you run the risk of being in too much pain to finish your mac-n-cheese.
Whether you prefer panels over signings or shopping over photo-ops, NYCC 2015 provided a bevy of fantastic highlights to quench the palate of even the most discerning geek.


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"Despite the ISIL's defeat, terrorism is not finished in the region," Larijani said on Saturday at Tehran Mehrabad International Airport before leaving for Islamabad to attend a three-day conference of Muslim parliament speakers.
The Iranian parliament speaker underlined that the ISIL has a migratory nature and it moves from one place to another place, and said, "They can rise in other countries."
Larijani underlined that the participants in Islamabad event will discuss new ways to continue the fight against terrorism.
Three-day Speakers' Conference is slated for December 23-25 in Islamabad where other speakers of regional stakeholders, including Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Russian Federation and Turkey are expected to participate along with their respective parliamentary delegations.
Referring to Russia and Pakistan and some other countries' interest in holding the upcoming Islamabad conference, Larijani noted that "the big powers claim they are fighting terrorism in the region, while they are not."
"The regional countries should take their own measures to fight terrorism."
In relevant remarks earlier in December, Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi warned that the ISIL terrorist group which has sustained heavy defeats in Iraq and Syria is now attempting to find a new shelter, naming Afghanistan and Pakistan as its main target.
"The ISIL has lost land but it has not surrendered its arms and is after occupying lands in Afghanistan, Pakistan and anywhere else possible to revive the idea of Islamic caliphate," Alavi said, addressing a forum in Tehran.
He also referred to US President Donald Trump's controversial decision to recognize al-Quds (Jerusalem) as Israel's capital, and said the decision came after the terrorists, including the ISIL, sustained a deadly blow and their supporters grew disappointed and adopted crazy behavior.
Alavi expressed pleasure that the world is aware of the dangers of Trump's decision and avoided support.
In relevant remarks in November, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that the ISIL terrorist group is a danger which threatens the region, including Afghanistan.
Zarif made the remarks in a meeting with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto in Tehran.
He also referred to cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan and the necessity for accelerating it in different political and economic fields, stressing the importance of confrontation against the spread of threats and danger of the ISIL in the region, including Afghanistan, given the terrorist group's recent failures in Iraq and Syria.
He also stressed Iran's preparedness to cooperate with the UN and other affiliated bodies on Afghanistan, and said, "Iran wants stability in Afghanistan and its efforts are focused on this area."
Tadamichi, for his part, elaborated on the current security situation in Afghanistan and ways to endure peace talks in the country.

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South Carolina DUI Lawyers We write a lot of Drunk Driving articles here at the Strom Law Firm, but this one is near the top. Two drunk-driving accidents took place over the weekend that injured three people, killed another, and produced one of the worst statements we've ever heard from a drunk driver. The first accident occurred at 1:30 A.M. on Sunday morning outside of Palestine, Texas. According to the Houston Press, the suspect was driving under the influence, crossed the center of the road, and crashed into an oncoming … [Read more...]
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South Carolina DUI Lawyers South Carolina DUI Penalties by Offense If you are over 21 and you are convicted of DUI, your blood alcohol level (BAC) will be used to dictate the severity of your sentence for each type of offense (first DUI offense, second DUI offense, etc.). Keep in mind that the fines set forth below will more than double when you add in court costs and fees. Penalties for First DUI Offense: Contact us for help reducing or fighting the following DUI penalties. Legal consequences are listed by ascending blood alcohol … [Read more...]
SC College Student Dies in Dorm after Drinking Incident
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Military Base DUIs
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Drinking Underage and Driving
South Carolina DUI Lawyers SC Has A Zero Tolerance Policy Any person under the age of 21 who drives a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol faces a zero tolerance policy for drinking and driving. It only takes a blood alcohol concentration of .02 to be charged with penalties for underage drinking and driving. Underage drivers will automatically have their license suspended for at least 3 months. Consequences of Underage DUI If you are under 21 and and your blood alcohol (BAC) is at least .02 and less than .08 License (or permit) … [Read more...]
President Obama's Uncle Cited for DUI
President Barack Obama's 69-year-old Kenyan half-uncle, Onyango Obama, has worked at Conti Liquors in Massachusetts for the past five years. On Aug. 24, he was pulled over for a traffic stop and subsequently arrested for DUI. Onyango is currently being detained by Immigration and Customs. Police pulled him over after he allegedly made an illegal turn in front of them at 7 pm. Onyango blew 0.14 on a blood alcohol test (0.08 is the legal limit). After he was booked on charges of DUI, failure to yield at an intersection and negligent … [Read more...]
Former Disney Singer gets DUI
Shelby Cobra, lead singer of the now-defunct Disney girl band KSM, was arrested early Friday morning for driving under the influence -- and according to our sources ... her blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit. Did we mention she's only 18? Celebrity News Site TMZ is reporting Cobra whose real name is Shelby Spalione, was seen in Studio City driving a 2005 Ford F150 with the dome light on and a passenger who was sitting sideways and not wearing a seat belt. The site says that when police pulled the car over, they smelled … [Read more...]
Secret Service Agent arrested for Driving Impaired
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Located in the hushed and remote region of Chilkur district, Mrugavani National Park is a perfect weekend getaway from Hyderabad for those who wish to spend time amid nature while enjoying the luxury of a jungle resort. Declared a national park in 1994, Mrugavani is spread across 1211 acres of untamed land. It is home to 600 species of animals and plants, making it a lively place to visit with your family on a weekend.
If you find yourself in Telangana or Hyderabad, do pay a visit to Mrugavani National Park and experience nature in its raw form.
Mrugavani National Park Information
Entry fee: INR 10/person
Entry timings: Tuesday to Sunday. 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Best time to visit: The park can be visited throughout the year
How to reach:
i. By train: Nearest railway stations are Nampally and Hyderabad Decan
Ii. By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at a distance of 31 km
iii. By road: Roads are smooth, which makes driving pleasant. One can also take government-run or private buses from the city to Mrugavani National Park
Must Read: 15 Fascinating Places To Visit In Hyderabad Of Rich History, And Everlasting Glory!
Mrugavani National Park: Flora & Fauna
Since there are varieties of birds in Mrugavani National Park, bird watchers are in for a treat. From peacocks, quails, lapwings, flowerpeckers, and warblers to babblers, partridges, ducks, and curlews, there are so many beauties to see around.
Some of the wild animals of the sanctuary include civet cat, monitor lizards, forest cat, chital, sambar, mongoose, wild boar, jackals, foxes, porcupines, the and the black-naped hare. The plant species of the park are teak, rosewood, neem, bamboo, sandalwood etc.
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Things to do in Mrugavani National Park
i. Jungle safari: The jungle safari at Mrugavani National Park costs INR 50/person.
ii. The tall tower: The tower inside the national park offers a mesmerizing view of the entire wild land.
iii. Environmental Education Centre & Museum: Explore this place if you're interested in learning more about wildlife or you're with kids.
Suggested Read: 10 Best Beaches Near Hyderabad For A Relaxing Vacation With Your Loved Ones
Where to stay in Mrugavani National Park
Those in search of Mrugavani National Park accommodation can go for Mrugavani Resort & Spa (0.3 km), Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli (7.2 km), Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel (7.5 km), Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad (7.5 km), Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli (7.9 km), and Lemon Tree Hotel, GachiBowli, Hyderabad (7.7 km). Those who are looking for a temporary humble abode can go for Hotel Rainbow International Shamshabad, D Lake View Resort, or Dream Valley Resorts.
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Mrugavani National Park Review
Anindras from Hyderabad says "It is kind of a park where one can go during a weekend with family and friends and food to have a small picnic. 2. Safari has nothing much to see except few deers and peacocks. Even in this month the land and plants/trees…Read more.
M Gouthan from Hyderabad says "Good place to spend some time especially if you coming back from Chilkur Balaji Temple. On the way to this park, you can enjoy fruits from fields by the side of the road from the villagers…Read more.
Louise says "We visited on a Tuesday afternoon. The billboards outside showed lots of birds and reptiles. However inside we could only find deer – no other animals or birds. The Safari was not running…" Read more.
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If you're looking for an exclusive wildlife experience, Mrugavani National Park is not the place for you. But if you just want a relaxing vacation amid nature, you can give it a shot. So, if you're not sure about your next vacation destination, let our trip specialist help you plan your international trip with ease.
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Having my father living just a few miles away from me has been a blessing throughout my cancer treatment. I hate to put anything in the "plus column" of this diagnosis but my Pop and I have become even closer through this experience. I'm not sure if he'd want it broadcast but he turned 85 this year – and while he's had some health issues over the last 12 months, he's got one of the best attitudes of any elder I know. He greets most days with a lot of appreciation for what he has and finds happiness in the smaller things in life: sitting and reading the Times and watching the birds on his back deck, the pleasure of a good afternoon nap, a Met, Yankee or Giants game, or a night at the theater. I believe one of the only things he might miss doing is being able to haul junk to the town dump, and playing a round of golf. He and I played at least two or three times a year, and it's interesting to tell you that, at least once a round, following a bad shot or an abysmal hole, one of us would say, "No matter what happens today, it's not cancer." Boy, wasn't that the truth.
To give you a little background: my Pop was born to a poor family in the Lower East Side of NYC. His parents had emigrated from Poland during the first decades of the 20th century; first his father, then his mother. It was disturbing to learn that my dad's grandmother came to visit them in New York around 1938 with the intention of staying to live. She didn't care for the U.S. and returned to Poland. Unfortunately, that didn't end well. But that's another story.
My dad only spoke Yiddish when he started kindergarten (ironically, a German word) but quickly learned English, translating much of the world for his parents throughout his childhood. He grew up juggling two lives; one as the son of not-so-pious Jews whose lives centered around the Temple and home life; the other as a young American; playing stick ball, taking in a 10 cent movie and hanging out on the boardwalk. He taught me a very important Yiddish phrase, "S'iz shver tsu zayin a yid." It's tough to be a Jew.
He was the first in his family to go to college and served stateside in the Army during the Korean War. He married my mom at 22, had my sister at 24 and me at 27. As a physicist and engineer, he went to work for Picatinny Arsenal, a military research facility in New Jersey and would continue to hold engineering jobs before going into sales and marketing at a series of tech-type companies – moving us from Long Island to Connecticut. One thing I learned at an early age is that my Pop hated going to work. On Sundays, he would go into a serious funk about the work week ahead, something my family called "The Sunday Night Greps." It was contagious …and by the time I was 8 or 10, we all felt like shit as we watched Lassie and Ed Sullivan.
To balance his work life, he pursued playwriting and photography and painting and stuff like transcendental meditation. It was the 60's, and then the 70's and he was definitely into "doing his own thing." To move things along, he divorced my mother minutes after I left for college and went on to raise family number 2 with a terrific woman who has made him very happy. There were a number of years when we weren't very close. Of course, we always loved and appreciated each other's creative spirit and sense of humor and I came to understand his decisions and choices. I've learned that he and I are a lot alike. Mostly, as I began my own family, I came to respect how hard he had worked both professionally and personally to make himself happy. He never put that on anyone else. His last career was as a marketing professor at Sacred Heart University and yes, he taught me everything I needed to know to get my first marketing job. He's also been my private business coach for the past 30 years. I'll never forget what he said when I told him how nervous I was about leaving my corporate job to enter into my own business. He said, "Everybody is self-employed, they just don't know it."
My Pop is a success in every sense of the word. He's pursued his passions, made a difference in every community in which he has participated and accomplished one of the things that I think is most important: growing old with grace and gratitude.
I guess I don't have to tell you how much I love my Pop. Believe me, I know how lucky I am that he has decided to live to be the oldest man on the planet. We're planning on celebrating my 80th birthday together. I hope you'll be there, too!


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TV Tidbits: Lily Rabe Returns to 'American Horror Story'; 'NCIS' Returns to… Return
NCIS Gets 11th Season: This is the show that never ends… yes it goes… well, you know the rest. After finalizing a deal with leading man Mark Harmon, CBS has ordered at 11th Season of NCIS. Yeehaw! [TVLine]
The Devil Returns: Ryan Murphy seems pretty dedicated to his troupe of American Horror Story actors, so it really came as no surprise when the outspoken showrunner took to Twitter to announce that Lily Rabe — Season 2's demonic nun — would return next year. She'll join Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, and Sarah Paulson for Season 3, which is still a big giant mystery.
So thrilled to announce Lily Rabe is onboard for American Horror Story Season Three! So talented, love her!
— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) February 1, 2013
How I Met Your… Captain?: A familiar face is headed back to How I Met Your Mother: Kyle MacLachlan's The Captain! He will reprise his season 6 role as the ex-husband of Ted's ex-girlfriend Zoey (Jennifer Morrison), which should be awkward considering that after Ted broke up his marriage, the relationship didn't even last! Ted stresses out when The Captain contacts him out of the blue. The episode is set for February 18. [Vulture]
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Tabletop Standard
get your models tabletop ready
and onto the battlefield
At Whitewash Studio we offer the tabletop standard for those who have a budget, or those who just want their models to look good for when they play. This standard covers most of the areas a competent painter can do, focusing on getting the base colours on to the model, a standard base and some detail work.
Tabletop standard.
Whilst this is the basic of painting level the following will be done if you choose this standard.
- Primed in a durable undercoat of paint.
- 2-3 layers of professional grade model paints emphasizing on shades.
- Adding any decals using professional grade liquids.
- Pickin up on the details so they are noticeable.
- Washing the models with inks to emphasize the models details.
- Final touches of extreme highlights.
- Varnishes to protect the paint job.
Your base desires.
As with your model, if you have a base to fit, it will make your model look that much better.
At Whitewash Studio we offer the service of making bespoke bases to not only fit into your existing army or your local gaming table.
Our bespoke bases will follow the same painting process as your models. At the table top standard you can expect your base to have a mix of the following. This is chosen by you by picking a theme for your army.
- Flock.
- Gravels.
- Cork.
- Static grasses.
Work in progress.
We provide photos of your commission not just when they are asked for but whilst your project is being done, usually between the stages to double check that you are happy with it, if a problem arrises it will be best for all to be caught early.
Your commission progress can be tracked through local media such as Facebook and Twitter but unfortunately it will not be found directly on this site.
Should you wish for pictures of your commission as it stands i will make sure that you get some as soon as possible. If you are not on social media a direct email will be sent to the address you provide.
Postage and packing.
As soon as your models arrive you will be informed that they have arrived safe and inspected. I would love to absolutely guarantee that they have made it here safe and undamaged but with out collecting them personally I take no responsibility for the postal services. All I ask is that you send them recorded delivery. I will send them back to you on time, in protective packaging and also recorded delivery.
Payment is required in 2 parts on projects costing over £100. The first half of your payment will be required after I have received your commission and your work will not be started until this sum is received, this part of your payment is non refundable as will cover the tax and supplies to do your commission. The second half of your payment is required to be paid in full before your completed commission is returned to you. Payment is required into a paypal account. This will not only protect me but also you.
Personal information.
Your commission is yours, but I will be keeping photographic copies of the work done that I can use. I will not hand out any personal details to anyone else and will always ask before hand if someone wants to contact you through me. From time to time there maybe events or special deals on offer that I would contact you about. You are not obligated to take me up on these offers but I will share them with you.
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The other day me and Alison were talking about how long it had been since our last cheese coney. During the quest typically we visit a new parlor once a week, so going without coneys for the last 2 weeks feels like an eternity.
For our latest poll we wanted to know how often our readers visit their favorite parlor. Is once a month enough to fulfill your cravings or are you like us and find yourself going once a week?
The options for this poll are:
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Twice a month
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NTC will reassess financial commitments made under Muammar Gaddafi before making further plans
guardian.co.uk, Friday 27 January 2012 18.34 GMT
Libya's new government is still taking stock of extensive investments made in Africa by the former regime of Muammar Gaddafi before deciding on what it should do next.
Mohammed Abdul Aziz, Libya's deputy foreign minister, admitted on Thursday that the National Transitional Council (NTC) does not yet know the exact extent of Libyan investments on the continent.
"We don't have a figure yet of what we lost and what is still there," he told the Pan-African news agency ahead of the AU summit in Addis Ababa, which starts on Sunday. "We like to know the viability of these investments, what kind of impacts they could have for us and for the local community where we are investing … to my mind, we cannot plan for the future before making our proper assessment."
Under Gaddafi, Libya invested its oil wealth mostly in Europe but also in Africa, the Middle East and the US. Some of Libya's major investments in Africa are managed by the $65bn Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) through a $5bn fund known as the Libyan African Investment Portfolio (LAP).
LAP has been a significant presence on the continent and – under its telecom arm, LAP Green – has invested in Zambia, Uganda, Niger and Ivory Coast. Libya also owns companies in Uganda, including the National Housing Construction Company, Tropical Bank, Laico Lake Victoria hotel, Tamoil East Africa and OilLibya.
Abdul Aziz said Libya would maintain its presence in 39 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, and which have benefited from Libyan investments. But he said there would be a reassessment of Libya's financial commitments, an understandable sentiment given the amount of reconstruction needed at home.
"We are now preparing criteria based on bilateral relations, based on mutual interest between us and the African countries," said Adbul Aziz. "We do have investments in these 39 countries, but it would be premature to decide what kind of direction to take before we complete such an assessment."
Earlier this month, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, the chairman of the NTC, said: "There may be investments that would be better for the Libyan people for them to be closed". Abdul Jalil added, however, that Libya would increase its investments in Sudan, particularly in agriculture and property. "Reason and justice require us to direct agricultural investments close to Libya instead of the Far East or Central Asia," he said.
In keeping with his image as a pan-African leader, Gaddafi backed his rhetoric with cash. Libya was one of the African Development Bank's leading regional shareholders and one of the biggest contributors to the 54-member African Union.


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When you interact with the company representatives, it will tell you whether you are working with a dynamic team or you will have to deal with indifferent people. When you scout for an SEO company, it's advisable to establish a warm rapport and avoid pushing them to rate faster. With SEO, the option you pick needs to be well versed with the industry, and they should know how to formulate strategies that work for your kind of business. If you have a local business, choose to work with an SEO entity that understands your local markets perfectly.
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SEO marketing requires monitoring and reporting which explains why you need experts from your area. If you want peace of mind, avoid SEO experts who promise to deliver the top page rank on silver platter. Any SEO firm that makes such exaggerated promises could be using black hat tactics that may lead to substantial penalties from search engines.


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Getting ahead in heritage
Ben Giles, a Creative Apprentice at the Royal West England Academy of Art, describes how he learns on the job while doing a qualification in Cultural and Heritage Venue Operations.
"You get treated like an adult, and you're getting paid and you're also getting a qualification. So for me this is the perfect fit."
"As a kid, my dad used to take me to the [Bristol] Museum every weekend and I used to really like it. I came for the interview at the museum because I really thought it would be cool to work in a museum. I really like the collections and being around things that are old and have history."
"I ended up coming here [Royal West of England Academy of Art] in the end, which I'm really pleased about. Compared to the other apprentices at the museum, my tasks are a lot more hands-on, which suits me quite well."
Getting work skills for heritage venues
"My job changes from day to day, that's what I like about working here so much.
"It's different every day and that's what I reckon working in the cultural sector is really good for.
"Some days I'll be doing manual work like putting up exhibitions or building shelves or anything that needs to be done. Some days I'll be on reception, or given projects or type up reports and things like that.
"At school I didn't like being treated like a child, not having mutual respect. So I got in some trouble at school. But then I came here and you get treated as an equal, like an adult, which is really good. And you're getting paid and you're also getting a qualification, so for me this is the perfect fit."
Getting a qualification while working
"It's different every day and that's what I reckon working in the cultural sector is really good for."
"For college, I actually do my course from home, we do it conferencing on Skype with my teacher in Plymouth. So I work four days a week and then one day I stay at home and do my college course.
"We have a regional meeting for all the southwest apprentices every six weeks or so.
"It's really good to be able to compare notes and see how different venues have different tasks and things that need doing and different responsibilities. If I've got a problem with something and I don't want to ask my line manager, I've got some people I can relate to."
Getting ahead in the job market
"I want to finish my NVQ2 and then do an NVQ3, and build up UCAS points so hopefully I'll go to uni somewhere.
"I'm hoping that having two years of experience will put me ahead of all the other people who are looking for jobs. I'd definitely like to stay in the cultural sector, just not being at the bottom of the ladder like I am now."


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Death Ship (The Twilight Zone)
|"Death Ship"
|The Twilight Zone episode
Cruiser E-89 about to land
|Episode no.
|Season 4
Episode 6
|Directed by
|Don Medford
|Written by
|Richard Matheson (based on his short story)
|Featured music
|Production code
|Original air date
|February 7, 1963
|Guest appearance(s)
Jack Klugman: Capt. Paul Ross
"Death Ship" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone, based on a short story with the same title by Richard Matheson. The story was inspired by the legend of the Flying Dutchman. In this episode, a spaceship crew discovers a wrecked replica of their ship with their own dead bodies inside.
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|Picture of the spaceship E-89, cruising above the thirteenth planet of star system fifty-one, the year 1997. In a little while, supposedly, the ship will be landed and specimens taken: vegetable, mineral and, if any, animal; these will be brought back to overpopulated Earth, where technicians will evaluate them and, if everything is satisfactory, stamp their findings with the word 'inhabitable' and open up yet another planet for colonization. These are the things that are supposed to happen.
|Picture of the crew of the spaceship E-89: Captain Ross, Lieutenant Mason, Lieutenant Carter. Three men who have just reached a place which is as far from home as they will ever be. Three men who in a matter of minutes will be plunged into the darkest nightmare reaches of the Twilight Zone.
The Space Cruiser E-89, crewed by Captain Paul Ross, Lt. Ted Mason and Lt. Mike Carter, is on a mission to analyze new worlds and discover if they are suitable for colonization. While orbiting a planet, Mason sees a metallic glint in the landscape, he conjectures that this might be a sign of alien life, but the pragmatic Captain Ross disagrees. Nevertheless, the Cruiser prepares to land next to the mysterious object.
After landing, the men find that the gleaming comes from the wreck of a ship exactly like their own. Inside the craft, they discover their own lifeless bodies. Mason and Carter go numb with shock. Ross, struggling for an explanation, decides they have bent time in such a way as to get a glimpse of the future, he says to avoid their fate they must refrain from taking off again. Mason and Carter fiercely object to this plan, especially once they find that atmospheric interference prevents their contacting anyone for help, and that the frigid nighttime temperatures of the planet will force them to rapidly exhaust the ship's energy reserves on heat. Ross pulls rank to make them comply.
While looking out the viewport, Carter is transported back to a country lane on Earth. There he encounters people from his past who are dead, he runs to the house that he and his wife shared, and finds it empty except for a telegram notifying her that he has died in the line of duty. Carter is wrenched from his vision by Ross, who says he was suffering a delusion; the two then find Mason has vanished. He is having an emotional reunion with his dead wife and child; when Ross pulls him back, Mason is enraged and wants to be allowed back, maintaining that his encounter with his family was real. Ross posits a new theory of what is going on: The planet is inhabited by telepathic aliens who are using illusions to keep them from reporting back to Earth, thus averting colonization of their home. Ross says that if they take the E-89 back up to space, that should break the spell.
The men take E-89 back in orbit. Mason and Carter admit that Ross may have been right about the aliens. Ross then insists on landing the craft again to gather foreign samples to bring back to Earth; when they land again, the wreck of their craft is still present. The successive disproving of Ross's theories, combined with an intuitive knowledge of their condition, brings Mason and Carter to the realization that they already crashed and are dead, their afterlife visits were real, and it is their current situation which is the illusion. Ross refuses to accept this, he rejects his crew's pleas to be allowed to embrace their deaths and be reunited with their loved ones, and says that they will "go over it again and again" until he figures out an alternative explanation.
In compliance with Ross's order, the men are returned to the moment where Mason first spotted the E-89's wreckage, doomed to relive the past several hours of investigation over and over.
Closing narration[edit]
|Picture of a man who will not see anything he does not choose to see, including his own death. A man of such indomitable will that even the two men beneath his command are not allowed to see the truth; which truth is, that they are no longer among the living, that the movements they make and the words they speak have all been made and spoken countless times before, and will be made and spoken countless times again, perhaps even unto eternity. Picture of a latter-day Flying Dutchman, sailing into the Twilight Zone.
Production notes[edit]
The model of the hovering spaceship is that of a C-57D Cruiser, a leftover prop from MGM's 1956 film Forbidden Planet; the crashed ship was a realistically painted model/set.[1] The prop was also used in the 1960 Twilight Zone episode "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street".[2]
A crew member shirt, also used in the episode "On Thursday We Leave for Home" was offered at auction in late September 2015 by Profiles in History with an estimated value of $1,000 to $1,500, with a winning bid of $1,600 by Mathew G. Perrone, a private collector. [3][4]
- Jack Klugman as Capt. Paul Ross
- Ross Martin as Lt. Ted Mason
- Fred Beir (as Fredrick Beir) as Lt. Mike Carter
- Mary Webster as Ruth Mason
- Ross Elliott as Kramer
- Sara Taft as Mrs. Nolan
- Tammy Marihugh as Jeannie Mason
- ^ Zicree, Marc Scott (1982). The Twilight Zone Companion (second ed.). Silman-James.
- ^ Rod Serling FAQ
- ^ Hollywood Auction 74. California: Profiles in History. 2015. p. 358.
Lot 1017. Shirt made for Forbidden Planet and used in Twilight Zone episodes. (CBS TV, 1959-1964) Vintage futuristic shirt consisting of an iridescent gray blue short sleeve shirt with zipper front closure, 2-breast pockets, and soft sculpture bright red fabric crescents attached to shoulders. Ultimately unused in Forbidden Planet, the shirt does appear in two episodes of The Twilight Zone; "Death Ship" and "On Thursday We Leave for Home". With minor fading and discoloration to some areas. In vintage very good to fine. $1,000 - $1,500.(Auction took place September 29, 30, October 1, 2015.)
- ^ Mark Zicree, "Death Ship" audio commentary, The Twilight Zone DVD boxed set
- DeVoe, Bill. (2008). Trivia from The Twilight Zone. Albany, GA: Bear Manor Media. ISBN 978-1-59393-136-0
- Grams, Martin. (2008). The Twilight Zone: Unlocking the Door to a Television Classic. Churchville, MD: OTR Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9703310-9-0
External links[edit]
- "Death Ship" on IMDb
- "Death Ship" at TV.com


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Casinos have long been a stickler for security. When you have a large amount of money just basically floating around the premises, plus crafty drunks who seem to have thrown all logic and rationality out the window, it's easy to see why the security measures that are implemented inside casinos border on the extreme.
But despite the security cams, precautionary measures, and other safety nets, people should never ever their guard down while inside any gambling establishment's premises. The security people cannot do all the work for you, and you still have to fend off for yourself against shady thieves.
Here are some tips to ensure your personal safety, and of course the safety of your hard-earned money, inside a casino:
1. Don't draw attention to yourself. If you manage to win big, don't loudly announce the fact to the whole casino. After you've received your winnings, leave quietly and never make a big show of counting it in front of other players. Thieves can instantly single you out as a target if they know that you're holding a huge amount of cash.
2. While playing, always keep your chips in sight. This is particularly important especially in craps, when there might be a lot of jostling and crowding going on around hot tables. You can try arranging the chips in order of value: highest denomination chips in the center, lower denomination chips at the sides. For Blackjack, stack your chips with the largest denominations at the bottom and place your lower denominations chips on top of them. This thieves who are passing by from snitching your chips when you're not looking.
3. Though it's not the most appealing of bags, fanny packs are a great accessory to be had especially when you're a regular casino patron. But avoid putting valuables in them when you're going outside. The straps can be easily cut off and someone can make off with it. Never put your wallet in your jean's or a backpack's back pocket.
4. For women, don't use small hand-carry purses! Use bags with straps or shoulder bags which you can easily place in your lap while you play.
5. If you don't feel safe walking around with a huge amount of money back to your room or car, ask a guard to escort you there. These are among their duties inside the casino. Also, using the valet parking service is also a good idea since you're minimizing your chances of getting mugged and attacked at the parking lot.
6. Don't get into the elevator with a person you're wary of or not comfortable with. You can always wait for the next car to ride up.
7. Never keep all of your identification cards in just one place (i.e. wallet). This way if ever you become unconscious and your wallet becomes missing, people will still have a way of identifying you.
8. There's strength in numbers! If possible, always have a buddy with you when you go to the casino. It's easier to watch out for thieves when you have two pairs of eyes while playing.


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Photos of Jason Segel
Jason was born under the official name Segel, Jason Jordan on January 18th, 1980. He has been a credited actor since the 1998 film Dead Man on Campus.
Jason Segel is a dependable leading actor. He has starred in four films including the 2012 comedy film The Five-Year Engagement as the character Tom Solomon, the 2011 comedy movie The Muppets playing Gary and the 2011 comedy release Jeff, Who Lives at Home cast as Jeff.
Jason has made such a successful career in supporting roles, that it actually surpasses most leading actor's careers. He has appeared in ten films including: the 2014 comedy film Sex Tape as the character Jay, the 2012 comedy movie This Is 40 playing Jason and the 2011 comedy release Bad Teacher cast as Russell Gettis.
His most commercially successful project to date has been the 2010 animation film Despicable Me, which brought in $252,000,000 at the box office.
In 2011 Jason Segel produced his first movie, the comedy film The Muppets. Since then he went on to produce three movies including: The Five-Year Engagement (2012) and Sex Tape (2014) .
Jason has garnered moderate media attention, having been featured on the cover of at least two magazines, interviewed in over two publications and featured in four magazine articles.


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On Tue, Jul 27, 2004 at 08:21:30AM +0200, Jaap Haitsma wrote:I proposed them to the maintainer (Daniel Burrows) of apt-watch, which is quite similar to the rhn-applet. I read in the changelog that he would like to change his current icons to more professional looking ones.
Jaap Haitsma wrote:
I see in the license of rhn-applet that it is licensed under the GPL.
Does that mean that the icons are also under the GPL. I'd like to use them in another app.
Would somebody of redhat be so kind to answer my question?
The rhn-applet is released under the GPL. So you are free to reuse the icons it contains, i.e. applet-busy.png applet-critical-blank.png applet-okay.png applet-error.png applet-disconnect.png in a GPL application at least. However it would be good to avoid any confusion between the rhn_applet and any other kind of similar application. What do you have in mind exactly ?


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The town of Craco has stood uninhabited for many years. Though the town survived plagues, centuries of wars and volcanic eruptions, in the end it was landsliding that forced evacuation.
Craco is located in the province of Matera, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. People had lived in this hilltop village since the 10th century BC.
This ghost town was once a monastic center, a feudal town and a center of education. Its landmarks include a university, a church, a palace and various plazas.
The chain of events set off by landslides, floods and poor soil conditions caused the forced evacuation of the residents in the 1960s, to a neighboring town.
Even though it was left empty, life returns to this medieval ghost town during religious festivals in summer. The abandonment has made Craco a tourist attraction. Moreover, due to its unique and spectacular landscape, this town has been used as a setting for many movies like Saving Grace, Quantum Of Solace and many others.


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"The Spirit and Soul of the 21st Century Marketer"
Earlier today Forrester's Marketing Tech analyst Lori Wizdo opined about Oracle's acquisition of Eloqua. It can be found here and is a must-read if you currently or plan to leverage tech as part of your marketing mix. But one passage really resonated with us:
Winner: The spirit and soul of the 21st century B-2-B marketer.
The CMOs and marketing leaders I talk to all seriously get it. They know they need to completely change their engagement model (what they used to call marketing) to be audience/buyer/customer centric.They know that driving sustained, predictable, profitable revenue growth means that lead value, velocity, and volumes are maximized; and that this has to be done more efficiently and effectively. They get that this complex set of interrelated goals requires an integrated, holistic process automation approach that spans the marketing, sales, and service organizations of a B2B enterprise. And they know they don't have that. They know they need to meet this tough challenge with a mixed automation toolkit that only makes a challenging job harder. Hurray! A knight in shining armor riding a white charger with bright red livery is coming to the rescue.
We love this passage for it reflects much of what we have been discussing over the past year, in particular:
- Engagement model is what marketing is all about
- Marketers must deliver value as defined by "sustained, predictable, profitable revenue growth
- The way to achieve the above is to manage a "integrated, holistic process automation approach that spans the marketing, sales, and service organizations"
- This inherently recognizes the increasingly blurred distinction btw the Marketing, Sales and Customer Service functions in most companies. It comes back to the concept of engagement where-ever they are in the non-linear funnel.
The only thing we would quibble with is the B2B distinction. We feel this applies equally for B2C marketers.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Financial stocks finished mostly higher Thursday and a initial public offering for a clearing company posted nearly a 25% first-day gain.
Broadly, the Amex Securities Broker/Dealer Index $XBD 0.6%, the Philadelphia Bank Index $BKX rose 0.6%, and the S&P Insurance Index IUX gained 0.7%.
Shares of North Fork Bancorp NFB rose 1.8% to close at $27.72 after Goldman Sachs Group raised its rating on the stock to in-line citing the bank's low valuation against its peers.
Nasdaq Stock Market NDAQ, +0.34% shares rose 3.6% to $23.05 after Jefferies Group raised its earnings estimates. The broker also raised its price target from $7 to $24 citing the pending merger with Instinet Group INGP.
Greenhill & Co. GHL, +1.52% led U.S. brokerage stocks higher. Shares rose 2.9% to $40.
Shares of Refco Inc. RFX, +2.22%, a provider of clearing services for exchange-traded derivatives and other prime brokerage services in the fixed-income and foreign-exchange markets, posted a $5.48 gain, or 24.9%, to finish at $27.48 in its first day of trading.


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Last April, my mother and her husband asked me if I would be interested in buying their mini-van that they were planning to sell. I immediately said "yes'. Even though I have never wanted a mini-van, it has low mileage, all the bells and whistles, has been treated very well, and they said they would sell it to me for the trade-in value. This is a great deal, and my husband and I agreed. My mother said that I could pay her what I got for my car, and that she would extend me a 0% loan for the rest, with the agreement that I would pay it off as quickly as possible. This sounded great and I told her how much I appreciated her generosity. Our niece said that she would like to buy my current car from us. This all seemed to be working out well. That was six months ago. I have periodically asked if they had found the new car they wanted to buy, but their lives have been rather busy, and they just haven't gotten around to it. That's fine. I don't owe anything on my current car and it's nice not having car payments. My niece has also been asking when we might be selling, but has been patient also. Now, my mother has told me that they are actually going to be selling both of their cars and that she will need six-thousand dollars from me to put the first payment on her new car, which she will then pay off within a couple months. Oh, and she wants this within the next 2-3 weeks. I don't know about any of you, but, we are only selling our car for $3500 and I don't have an extra $2500 laying around to pay out in a few weeks. When I told her that I don't have that kind of money, she was unhappy and said that she didn't know what we should do because she thought I would get more for my car. Of course, I had told her six months ago how much my car was worth, Now, 6 months later, and five-thousand more miles on it, it's worth even less. I'm just completely irritated! I know that she has more than enough money to buy herself, her husband, and heck, everyone in the family a new car with cash along with a few houses thrown in for fun. (She has shared her financial information with me because I will be the executor of her will if anything should happen to her). But now, she wants to put pressure on me to take money out of my savings, of which I don't have very much, because she doesn't want to cash something else in. If I had known six months ago, I would have made arrangements to set something aside. I knew it sounded too good to be true. I have never wanted to take money from her, not that she has offered. She knows that we are responsible with money and that we have worked hard for everything that we have and have not received any financial help or handouts. I guess we will just have to continue on not getting any breaks, especially from family. I know...I sound bitter. I am glad that she is healthy and has no financial concerns. I'm thankful that she is with us and spends time with us. She's just quirky about money, which is probably one of the reasons she has so much.
Be reassured that you are not the only one going through it.
For this, we to turn to our girlfriends.
Get yourself a venti and join us!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Monday Vent - Families & Money
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After over a month of exciting and enthralling football action, World Cup 2018 will come to a close when France and Croatia take on each other in the final hurdle. Not many heading into the tournament would have predicted these two fighting it out on the last day.
France are one of the strongest teams in the world, and given the fact their current squad is called as their 'golden generation', it isn't much of a surprise to see them one step closer to the crown.
Croatia, on the other hand, are a very good side. But few would have predicted them to reach the semi-finals, let alone the final. There is little doubt about the quality they possess, especially in the midfield, where they have the 'Golden Ball' probable Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic.
So, ahead of the July 15 encounter, let's see how the two 'golden generations' stack up.
They have reached the final only for the third time in their history, and no one can say they haven't deserved it. The 1998 champions have been solid at the back, and have conceded a mere four goals in the tournament (three of them coming in the same game, against Argentina).
Hugo Lloris has been at his usual best in front of goal, and has produced some really good saves along the way. Though, he hasn't been tested much, and that's due to the back four in front of him.
In Raphael Varane and Samuel Umtiti, France have unearther a solid centre back partnership. Both the players are strong in the air, good with the ball, but more importantly, have pace. Take away the Argentina match, and the ever-present duo have let in a mere one goal in the tournament so far, which is incredible in it's own rights. And the two have also shown their attacking threat, chipping in with a goal each.
Not many were sure about France's full backs Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez. But the duo have proved their critics wrong. While Pavard has been a rock defensively, Hernandez has been a willing runner going forward. Though, it comes as a surprise that out of the two, it is Pavard who has scored a goal. His screamer against Argentina was one of the moments of the tournament, and that backed Didier Deschamps' decision to play him.
Take away Croatia's midfield, and France would stake claim to have the best duo in this position. In Ngolo Kante, they have a player who will run all day long, and even after the final whistle. His tenacity and composure has brought calmness in the defense, and confidence in the attack. His displays may never create headlines, or be highlighted, but he has undoubtedly been one of the 'player of the tournament.'
If Kante is all about tenacity, then his midfield partner Paul Pogba is the complete opposite. With a giant like figure, Pogba is full of creativity. This may not have been one of his best tournaments till date, but he is capable of producing something extraordinary any moment.
France have tried and tested Blaise Matuidi and Corentin Tolisso as the third midfield option, someone who can play on the left side. Both the players have performed decently, but Matuidi edges his compatriot. The Juventus man has legs in him, which allows him to break forward when France have the ball, and help defensively when they are out of possession.
What can you say about France's attack. There is a tall striker, a creative attacking midfielder, and a pacey youngster. The mixture of Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe has done wonders.
While Giroud hasn't got the goals, his off the ball running, link up and hold up play has been important. His hardwork has meant the other two have enjoyed their time in the attacking half.
Griezmann started the tournament slowly. He was scoring goals, but struggling with his performances. But once the knockout round started, he has come to life. Against Argentina, his runs and movement were brilliant. Then in the quarter-finals against Uruguay, he tormented the opposition defense. With three goals and two assists in the tournament, he ranks high in terms of the most influential players.
His partner in crime has been Mbappe. Tasked with leading the attack at a tender age of 19, the Paris Saint-Germain man has grabbed onto the opportunity. Just like Griezmann, he was quiet in the group stage, but roared back to form with a sensational match-winning performance against Argentina. While there have been moments of his immaturity and selfishness, there is no denying he is the biggest threat to Croatia in the final.
You don't always need big names in your back line to be strong. And Croatia have proved exactly that. Their goalkeeper Danijel Subasic is hardly considered world class. But in World Cup 2018, his performances have been extraordinary. Two match winning displays against Denmark and Russia has earned him the 'legend' tag in his country.
The back four of Croatia have been dependable. Dejan Lovren and Domagoj Vida have been neat and clean, and have played to their strengths. If anything, they have performed well above their expectations.
Full backs Šime Vrsaljko and Ivan Strinić, just like the centre backs, have to be lauded for their performances. Both of them have been strong defensively, but have not shied away from going in the attacking half every now and then.
'The Best'. This sums up the midfield duo of Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic. In reality, both of them are attacking minded midfielders, and many predicted them to be overrun by opposition attacks. But that hasn't been the case one bit. Rakitic has dropped deep on several occasion to play as the anchor man. But when he goes upfield, Modric is always there to cover his space. The Real Madrid midfielder has arguably been the best player in the tournament, and she his side come victorious on Sunday, he will surely be ranked high amongst the Ballon d'Or candidates.
In few matches, Croatia have gone with a midfield three, playing Marcelo Brozović. His role has basically been to form a trio with Modric and Rakitic. But there is also the option of playing Mateo Kovacic, who is one talented midfield option.
'Tenacity, fight and will'. In Mario Mandzukic, Ivan Perisic and Ante Rebić, Croatia have three attacking options who will fight till the end of the day. They have creativity in them, but it is their hardwork which wins praises.
Perisic on his day can be a lethal winger. Playing on the left wing, he can either cut on his right foot to unleash a shot, or go down the wing using his pace. The other two, Mandzukic and Rebic, are sloggers, who will fight for the ball day long. Their ability in the air is also very useful.
There is always another option in Andrej Kramarić, who can give the other attackers run for their money.


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SWACS are pleased to remember Marilyn Jenkins, one of the Society's stalwarts who passed on last year (5th October), with the installation of a bench for the community on the shore front just behind St Mary's by the Sea, East Wemyss.
Marilyn had been with the Society since its inception in 1986, initially working with groups of children who came on field trips to both The Dorothy School in West Wemyss and then East Wemyss Environmental and Education Centre. Marilyn was also an active member of East Wemyss and Macduff Community Council.
The dedication was rendered by Deaconess Jacqueline Thompson, minister for Wemyss and Buckhaven Parish Churches. Appreciation is also extended to the Local Council for their unreserved assistance in preparation of the bench, site and installation.


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FlatOut (a.k.a. FO or FO1) is a racing video game developed by Finnish Bugbear Entertainment and published by Empire Interactive and Vivendi Universal Games in 2004 and 2005. Gameplay in Flatout places emphasis on demolition derby-style races, and features a sophisticated physics engine. 16 different cars are included, each with 5 different colours for them.Modes in FlatOut include standard lap races, in either open environments or stadium laps, and demolition derby deathmatches, in which the driver of the sole-surviving vehicle declared the winner; both modes pit players against 7 computer-controlled opponents. The game also includes special events which require the player to toss the driver off of his/her vehicle and meet certain requirements. In career mode, pick up your future top racer from the junkyard. Winnings come in the form of cash, which allows players to purchase vehicle upgrades and new vehicles.
FlatOut is noted for its extensive use of physics in vehicle damage and collisions; dents on vehicles may vary based on the type of accident, object and angle of impact (falling objects, for example, will damage mostly the upper areas of a car), while many roadside items react better to collisions from other vehicles.
Ragdoll physics are also present in the game, with drivers capable of being tossed out of their car after high-impact crashes. This feature is extensively used in several special events, when the player is required to "toss" a driver to a specific distance, height, or target.
During an update in 2007 FlatOut was made forwards compatible with the Xbox 360.
A list of the cars available in-game can be found here. For additional details, see the individual pages about the 16 different cars available in the game.
- This is the first and only FlatOut game in the series which allows you to eject your driver at any time, any track, any car with the use of a cheatcode and a key (A).
- This is the only FlatOut game that allows you to fully explore maps, since theyre fully modeled. FlatOut 2 and subsequent games automaticly reset you back to track. However, in both FlatOut 2 and FlatOut Ultimate Carnage it's possible to do it with the use of mods. But reaching too far from the map will eventually make the car falling under the map and then reseting.
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Examining Surgical Patients' Expectations of Nursing Care at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
Good service is defined when it meets the expectations of its customers. Likewise, nursing is a profession that aims at meeting patients' needs and expectations. Many studies have been done at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi, Kenya regarding customer care satisfaction in various departments. However, little is known on patients' expectations regarding nursing care. Therefore, this study was carried out to examine surgical patients' expectations of nursing care in surgical wards. A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital in general surgical wards from April to June, 2012. The study population were adult postoperative patients admitted in the general surgical wards. The sample size was 168 and systemic random sampling technique was used in selecting the participants. The data collection tool was a structured questionnaire with open and closed questions. Ethical clearance was obtained from University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital Ethics Committee. Participation in the study was voluntary and based on patients' ability to give informed consent. A total of 167 adult patients from general surgical wards responded to the questionnaire. Most patients agreed that they expected nurses to be knowledgeable with an average response of 86% and strongly disagreed that nurses should be rude and harsh (44%). 46% of participants agreed that they expected nurses to be responsive with mean of (M=3.61). It was found that most patients' expectations were met and because of this, many felt satisfied with the nursing care provided. It is recommended that nurses should pay more attention to what patients expect from nursing care.
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TCEQ's 'Special Projects' Funded by EPA
Since 2008, the EPA has awarded grant funding to the Border Affairs team to contract for a number of "special projects" related to air quality or energy generation and use in the border region.
Since 2008, the Border Affairs team has received funding from EPA on several occasions for "special projects" related to air quality in the border region. The team has contracted with appropriate outside parties to implement these projects:
- Identification and testing of emission-reducing technologies for drayage trucks (in the context of the border region, these are short-haul trucks that transport goods from a warehouse on one side of the border to a warehouse on the other side)
- Pilot project on renewable-based electricity for off-grid colonias
- Matching grants for efficiency retrofits in local governments
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Nutrition: Eat for Health and Wellbeing
Many of us fall into the trap of thinking we are consuming a relatively healthy diet. It's not until you take the time to record your daily intake of food that you notice where those additional 'sneaky' calories enter our day. Recording a food diary also provides a good opportunity to review your choices and perhaps swap some of your foods for more nutritious options.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide up-to-date advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing. They are based on scientific evidence and research. This is a great resource for revising your food choices.
Record your food and drink intake for a day. Write down what you've consumed straight after you've eaten, including the 'extra' foods you may snack on. Ensure to include measurements, such as: . cup of skim milk, a medium banana or 150g steak
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Match each food you've consumed to the guidelines for your age and gender. You may require more or less depending on your height or physical activity level. Speak to a Dietitian if you have questions about this.
In the table below, record how many serves you should aim for from the following food groups
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|Recommendations I should aim for
|Serves I consumed in one day
|Vegetables and legumes
|Unsaturated spreads and oils
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Note down ways you could improve your nutritional intake:
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Charles "Gene" Ward, age 73, Of Mena, formerly of Cove, Arkansas passed away Sunday September 6, 2015 in Mena.
He was born to William Aaron Ward and Altha Bonnie Coleman Ward on April 19, 1942 in Mena, Arkansas. He was a foreman in the Horticulture business by profession. He was a loving and kind father, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed dearly.
He is survived by sons, Kenneth Wayne Ward and wife Sissy of Mena, Arkansas and Ricky Gene Jones of Greenwood, Arkansas; daughter, Shelly Ward Haynes and husband Javan of Wagoner, Oklahoma; brother, Jerry Ward and wife Paula of Waldron, Arkansas; sister, Linda; grandchildren, Brittany Ward, Devin Ward, Colton Bicknell, and Marshall Ward; best friend, Jane Thomas; and numerous and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Altha Ward; two brothers, Ray Ward and Gary Ward; and a sister June Ward.
Mr. Ward was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.


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With exports accounting for almost 80 % of its business, MTI is an internationally oriented, family owned and managed enterprise that commits itself to product quality "Made in Germany". In close and customer oriented cooperation MTI continuously develops products with outstanding mixing performance being energy and cost efficient. Individual process solutions for highest demands and different requirements can be offered.
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California State University San Marcos received $225,000 from the Burnham Foundation for business students to gain leadership experience working with area nonprofits.
The gift from longtime philanthropists Malin and Roberta Burnham will be used to establish the Burnham Leadership Experience, which will run as part of the College of Business Administration's Senior Experience Program that started 25 years ago.
The program, which undergraduate business students must complete, matches teams of typically five students with projects submitted by a variety of companies and nonprofits.
Students gain work experience as consultants on the projects and businesses benefit from the students' independent perspective. Organizations pay $1,500 to participate in the Senior Experience Program.
About half of the Senior Experience Program projects have been with nonprofits. The Burnham Leadership Experience will allow more nonprofits to participate by covering the program fee for organizations that could otherwise not afford it.
The Burnham gift will pay for three nonprofits to participate in the program each semester.


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Sunday, July 27, 2008
I Only Keep Myself This Sick In The Head Cuz I Know How The Words Get You
5 comments:
- THE TODD said...
I am glad that you enjoyed watching your boy Jeter because the Yankees sucked! My poor friend, they get your hopes up just to knock you back down. When you learn that your Yankees will only continue to hurt you?
- July 28, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- The Kiskadian said...
As is life I guess. Nothing good ever lasts. I think you should veto baseball altogeher and stick with a man's sport like football. It is sexy when you talk football.
- July 29, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- Millie said...
Imagine how different my life would be if I could let go of things. I will be a Yankee fan until the day that die or until they sign Manny Ramirez....whichever comes first.
That being said...I am started to get football fever.
- July 29, 2008 at 9:30 PM
- Dr. Fine said...
Are we going to read about you in the paper for stalking Derek Jeter? You have terrible taste in men.
- July 29, 2008 at 10:24 PM
- The Kiskadian said...
No Manny but how do you feel about them signing Pudge?
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Four members of the Nostalgia AA/Gassers are excited to be attending Dragway 42's Rock'N'Race on August 24-26, 2018 for their AA/GS shootout. Making the trip will be John Foust in his 1940 Willys Coupe "Lazarus", Derek Childress in his 1933 Willys Coupe "Classical Gas", John and Aaron Reid in their 1933 Willys Coupe "Elephant Hunter 3" and Michael Campolucci in Larry Morton's 1951 Henry J "Hemi J".
Rock'N'Race is an event that combines nostalgia drag racing with nostalgia Rock N Roll! This event was fist held in 2006 and is probably the most anticipated event of the year at Dragway 42. Now with a recent $13 million renovation, anticipation is at an all-time high for this venue and promises to be the biggest event of the year for Dragway 42. Fans can also expect to see hot rods, gassers, front engine dragsters, altereds, muscle cars, street rods, show cars, nitro burners, funny cars, historical drag cars, a cacklefest and 10 live bands!


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Grizzlies and Hawks Sending Message to Doubters
by Carla Parker, Jersey Girl Sports Contributor
The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies have caused some people to lose a lot of money over the past couple weeks.
I'm pretty sure folks had betted on the two teams being knocked out of the first round of the NBA playoffs. But to their surprise – and mines – the two teams came out of the first-round on top and left folks in a state of shock.
But not only did they win their first-round series, they also won game 1 of their second-round series.
The #8-seed Grizzlies (46-39) knocked off #1-seed San Antonio Spurs (61-21) in six games in the first-round. This Spurs were projected to play for the western conference title, but Memphis didn't get that memo.
After they took care of San Antonio, the Grizzlies shock us again when they beat the highly favorite Oklahoma City Thunder in game 1 of the second-round.
Although Memphis had an average season, these young cats – or cubs – are showing that they are not afraid of the big boys of the very talented western conference. If I was a member of the Thunder I wouldn't underestimate this team.
The #5-seed Hawks (44-38) got revenge last Thursday when they knock off #4 seed Orlando Magic in six games in the first-round of the eastern conference playoffs. Dwight Howard and the Magic have bested the Hawks in the past couple of years, including a beat down when the Magic routed the Hawks by an average of more than 25 points in a four-game sweep last year.
The Hawks got embarrassed my the Magic and Atlanta's Joe Johnson even got booed in Phillips Arena after pissing the fans off for saying he "could care less if [fans] showed up or not."
NBA analysts and fans thought the Hawks will finished their season with the same results. Orlando's Jameer Nelson even told Chicago's Derrick Rose "I'll catch you in the second round" on national TV after the Magic lost Chicago on April 10.
But Jameer is obviously "catching" the second-round on TV at home.
But Hawks spokesman Arthur Triche did leave him two tickets for Monday's night game, lol.
The Hawks are still proving the haters and doubters wrong after they defeated newly MVP Derrick Rose and the Bulls in game 1 of the second-round.
Say what you want about the Grizzlies and Hawks, but these two teams are not backing down from the challenge. Although it was just game 1 of the second-round, these were games that were won on the road.
Winning road games in a hostile environment says a lot about team. I wouldn't count these two teams out. I even wouldn't be surprised if one of them makes it to their respective conference finals.


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We call lots of things "Supreme"; a few actually are.
You can see the Supreme Court Building in the picture over to the right. And when it comes to man's law, in the USA, they are.
Sometimes, lately, I wonder if they ought to be, but nonetheless, I guess they are.
One company, maybe more, even make what they call a Supreme Pizza. I've eaten quite a few, and they're about as far as anything from being Supreme. Maybe they're the best thing they make, but Peg's frozen cheese pizza, which she brings home from Food World and doctors up here, beats the other guys' all hollow. To my tastes, to least.
A cursory look through the online yellow pages tells me of used car dealers, fish markets, auto repair shops, "beverage" companies, and car washes who refer to themselves as "supreme".
Well, I don't know about all them, but I know a few things for sure. One is this: God is Supreme. He is so far above and beyond anything else that we cannot really comprehend Him, comprehend His glory, comprehend what all He has for us, comprehend what He "looks like", or much of anything else about Him.
Of course, we can comprehend some things He's said we could. For instance, look at the heavens on a dark, clear night, sometime. He said we could understand a lot about Him by just doing that.
As an aside, the most riveting example of that, that I've ever experienced was an overnight auto trip from Pskov to St. Petersburg, in Russia. Hale-Bopp, the comet, was on display and was absolutely impossible to miss. On that trip, the sky .. in the pitch-dark of the Russian countryside, was absolutely astounding. I can only imagine what it would have looked like when Romans 1:18-20 was penned.
So, we can comprehend His existence, we can comprehend those invisible attributes, things of that sort.
Then we can comprehend enough to be saved through faith in Jesus. Not in the natural .. 1 Corinthians 2:14 says that we cannot comprehend spiritual things in our natural state. It takes some sort of awakening .. quickening ... enabling courtesy of the Holy Spirit.
Man in general would be hopeless, since we cannot tell enough about God to get saved. But we can want to know Him, so He promised us the Holy Spirit to convict us of enough to make up our minds. See John 16:7 & following, for details.
Here's where our years in the Presbyterian church help. They'll say that the Holy Spirit does His "enlightening" in the elect, where us Baptists seem to think He enlightens everybody at some time or another, and then its up to us to accept it. Personally, I don't care which way it is; we don't get to pick & choose whom we tell about Jesus, based on whether we think they'll get saved.
Jesus current position at the right hand of His Father seems to be that of King of Kings and Lord of Lords. That sounds pretty supreme to me, and He certainly is that. And it seems a logical conclusion to me that a life here on earth, which follows Jesus, obeys His commands and His teachings, dedicated to bringing glory to His name, ought to be the supreme sort of life. I mean, if you want the best and highest use of some tool or other, you follow the instructions of the guy that made the tool , so why would we expect less if we devote ourselves to following God's instructions?
Herein lies the rub.
I don't know about all the other religions, but I'm a bit familiar with the SBC in general, and with our church in specific, and something strikes me as strange.
We've all heard the numbers ... 15 or 20% of the church does 80 or 85% of the work, 30 or 35% does the rest, and half do nothing.
Ditto for giving.
5% of the membership of the typical SBC church has ever tried to lead someone to faith in Jesus.
16 1/2 million members, with 5 or 6 million actually attending.
80-some percent of our youth falling away from church when they head for college. Never to return.
Divorce statistics within the church rivaling those outside.
Thousands of members, yet difficulty finding enough people to keep the children, teach the classes, etc etc.
You get the picture. Unless I'm wrong about A) a devoted Christian life being the supreme earthly life, or B) the numbers which seem commonly accepted, then C) something's wrong with the church, that the folks who walk in the door, and down the aisle, aren't getting the message.
SO ... the real question is: WHY?
(This has gotten kind of long .. Peg says people will get too bored to finish it .. so I can now use those words I've been envious of, but have never had the chance to use, meaningfully, before now ..)
... to be continued....
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