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- Summary
Lend a refined touch to relaxed meals with our sumptuous linen runner, tailored by a family-owned company in Italy. Rich in natural texture, the linen is stonewashed for exceptional softness and a casually crinkled finish—ironing is entirely optional. Finished with mitered corners and tonal blanket stitching. Because the fabric has been stonewashed, the runner will not shrink during laundering.
- Woven of 100% linen.
- Machine-wash.
- Made in Italy.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 18" x 108".
- Made in Italy.
- Use & Care
- Machine-wash.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mimi from Awesome linen! Love, love, love! Have the grey and purple! No laundry issues!?!Date published: 2017-10-10Rated 2 out of 5 by janemarple from Nice color MUST BE IRONED. Label states may need minimal pressing. Not so, needed pressing right out of the package..and after washing heavy ironing is needed..It was washed in cold water gentle cycle. Very disappointed. Would ask for refund. But I can't... not returnable.Date published: 2014-09-14Rated 5 out of 5 by Buplus10 from Purple linens All I can say is just beautiful. Fits the table with elegance and the napkins are perfect making an elegant table in a casual sort of way. Always love Williams Sonoma for everything.Date published: 2013-09-15Rated 3 out of 5 by letyo from table runner I really like the runner but when I washed it for the first time it no longer laid flat on the table. It is as if the sides shrunk but not the center portion. I followed directions and just damp dried and ironed. I am most likely going to return it but I like it so much that I may try another one more time.Date published: 2012-12-21Rated 3 out of 5 by FrimFramSauce from It shrunk! The whole reason why I picked this over any others was that it was prewashed and the item description assured no shrinkage. My table with extensions is 102". After washing the runner is barely 103". I need every inch of the 108" for the table runner! Well It did shrink even though I machine washed it on cold, and I laid it flat to dry indoors where it never goes over 76 degrees. Customer service is great and offered to exchange it for another, Hopefully the next one doesn't shrink?Date published: 2012-09-12Rated 5 out of 5 by PHorgan from Never stop stocking this! Beautiful in every way! Irons beautifully for more formal settings and looks great just washed and dried as well for a more casual setting. The fabric is soft and drapes beautifully. I have the flax and euclyaptus runners and napkins and will most likely buy more as I never want to be without these:). Other colours would be great as well-like white or ivory , grey, brown, fern/green. For me this is the perfect find and to date I haven't owned anything that I love as much!Date published: 2012-05-03
Hi, how long is this table runner?Hi orsi0719, The table runner is 18" x 108".Date published: 2019-11-21
Does the photo of the dusty violet table runner depict its true color? I found it somewhere else and their photo made it look like it has more of a pink/red tint than the photo here shows. I need it to be more purple with no pink or red tones. Thank you.Hi Tami1966, Per our merchant, the photo online is an accurate depiction of the color and it doesn't have a red/pink tint.Date published: 2019-04-02


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MSI Wind Top AE1900
Touchscreen all-in-one PC
However, don't let these results put you off. When put to its intended use as a second PC for quick and easy Web surfing, emailing and basic office-type work; the Wind Top AE1900 performs perfectly well, looks great and is very enjoyable to use.
Even runs Windows 7, at a push
It's also fine for basic multimedia entertainment. Its DVD playback is great and those DVD menus work really well with the touchscreen – just don't push your luck with HD content. It would have been even better, though had it come with a TV tuner and a remote control.
There's no official support for Windows 7 but, un-deterred, we went ahead and loaded up a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition which ran just fine, although performance fell just slightly short of being able to deliver a smooth live TV experience in Media Center.
This AE1900 is an attractively designed touchscreen PC, which is easy to use and looks good to boot. However, it's not really powerful enough for heavy duty computing or gaming and the screen resolution is quite low. It's also running XP Home, which means no Media Center and no free upgrade to Windows 7. ®
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Tribulus terrestris
What Is Tribulus terrestris Used for Today? | Dosage | Safety Issues | References
Principal Proposed Uses
• Sports Performance Enhancement
Other Proposed Uses
• Sexual Dysfunction (in Men and Women) ; Infertility (in Men and Women) ; Menopausal Symptoms; Many Others
Tribulus terrestris (commonly known as puncture vine—the bane of bicycles in areas where it grows) has a long history of traditional medical use in China, India, and Greece. It was recommended as a treatment for female infertility, impotence, and low libido in both men and women, and to aid rejuvenation after long illness. The herb became widely known in the West when medal-winning Bulgarian Olympic athletes claimed that use of tribulus had contributed to their success. However, current evidence suggests that it does not enhance sports performance.
What Is Tribulus terrestris Used for Today?
Studies performed in Bulgaria are the primary source of most current health claims regarding tribulus. According to this research, tribulus increases levels of various hormones in the steroid family, including testosterone, DHEA, and estrogen, and for this reason improves sports performance, fertility in men and women, sexual function (again in men and women), and symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes).7-11 Unfortunately, the design of these studies appears to fall far short of modern scientific standards, and there has not been any trustworthy scientific confirmation of these supposed benefits. One well-designed study failed to find that tribulus affects male sex hormone levels in young men.17
Other studies that are far too preliminary to prove anything at all are quoted as proving that tribulus is helpful for the treatment of angina, high cholesterol, diabetes, and muscle spasms, and for the prevention of kidney stones.1,13-16
A properly designed, though small, human study compared the effects of tribulus (3.21 mg per kilogram of body weight—for example, 292 mg daily for a 200-lb man) against placebo on body composition and endurance among 15 men engaged in resistance training.3 At the end of the 8-week study, the only significant difference between the treatment and placebo groups was that the placebo group showed greater gains in endurance!
Another double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolled 22 athletes and followed them for five weeks.18 The dose used in this trial was fixed at 450 mg daily for all participants. No benefits were seen.
Tribulus terrestris is usually taken at a dose ranging from about 85 to 250 mg 3 times daily with meals. Some tribulus products are standardized to provide 40% furostanol saponins and taken at a dose providing 115 mg of saponins 2 to 3 times daily.
Safety Issues
No significant adverse effects have been noted in any of the clinical trials or human research studies of tribulus. Animal studies performed in Bulgaria are said to have found the herb safe both in the short and long terms.9 However, it is not clear whether these studies were performed in such a way that their conclusions can be trusted.
Tribulus is known to have a toxic effect on sheep.4,5,6
Note: Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use any tribulus product. If the herb works as described, it might alter hormones in unsafe ways.
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1. Wang B, Ma L, Liu T. 406 cases of angina pectoris in coronary heart disease treated with saponin of Tribulus terrestris [in Chinese; English abstract] . Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih. 1990;10:85-87.
2. Adimoelja A. Phytochemicals and the breakthrough of traditional herbs in the management of sexual dysfunctions [abstract]. Int J Androl. 2000;23:82-84.
3. Antonio J, Uelmen J, Rodriguez R, et al. The effects of Tribulus terrestris on body composition and exercise performance in resistance-trained males [abstract]. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2000;10:208-215.
4. Bourke CA, Stevens GR, Carrigan MJ. Locomotor effects in sheep of alkaloids identified in Australian Tribulus terrestris [abstract]. Aust Vet J. 1992;69:163-165.
5. Bourke CA. Staggers in sheep associated with the ingestion of Tribulus terrestris [abstract]. Aust Vet J. 1984;61:360-363.
6. Bourke CA. A novel nigrostriatal dopaminergic disorder in sheep affected by Tribulus terrestris staggers [abstract]. Res Vet Sci. 1987;43:347-350.
7. Kumanov F, Bozadzhieva E, Andreeva M, et al. Clinical trial of the drug "Tribestan." Savr Med. 1982;4:211-215.
8. Protich M, Tsvetkov D, Nalbanski B, et al. Clinical trial of the preparation Tribestan in infertile men. Akush Ginekol. 1983;22:326-329.
9. Tanev G, Zarkova S. Toxicological studies on Tribestan. Cited in: Zarkova S. Tribestan: Experimental and Clinical Investigations. Chemical Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Sofia; 1985.
10. Viktorov IV, Kaloyanov AL, Lilov L, et al. Clinical investigation on Tribestan in males with disorders in the sexual function. Med-Biol Inf. 1982.
11. Zarkova S. Tribestan: Experimental and Clinical Investigations. Chemical Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Sofia; 1983.
12. Adaikan PG, Gauthaman K, Prasad RN, Ng SC. Proerectile pharmacological effects of Tribulus terrestris extract on the rabbit corpus cavernosum. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2000;29:22-26.
13. Li M, Qu W, Chu S, et al. Effect of the decoction of Tribulus terrestris on mice gluconegensis. Zhong Yao Cai. 2001;24:586-588.
14. Arcasoy HB, Erenmemisoglu A, Tekol Y, et al. Effect of Tribulus terrestris L. saponin mixture on some smooth muscle preparations: a preliminary study. Boll Chim Farm. 1998;137:473-475.
15. Sangeeta D, Sidhu H, Thind SK, et al. Effect of Tribulus terrestris on oxalate metabolism in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 1994;44:61-66.
16. Anand R, Patnaik GK, Kulshreshtha DK, et al. Activity of certain fractions of Tribulus terrestris fruits against experimentally induced urolithiasis in rats. Indian J Exp Biol. 1994;32:548-552.
17. Neychev VK, Mitev VI. The aphrodisiac herb Tribulus terrestris does not influence the androgen production in young men. J Ethnopharmacol. 2005 Jun 30. [Epub ahead of print]
18. Rogerson S, Riches CJ, Jennings C, et al. The effect of five weeks of tribulus terrestris supplementation on muscle strength and body composition during preseason training in elite rugby league players. J Strength Cond Res. 2007;21:348-353.
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J P Howell and Lance Carter….Odd Rays Closers
The more I see Rays reliever J P Howell pitching and finding success in the late innings, the more I am reminded of another young Rays closer that once threw just like Howell without blinding speed to the plate, but used his pitch selection and deception in pitch speed to make his pitches dance around the plate. And maybe Rays Manager Joe Maddon has taken a page out of the Rays not so distant past and is using past reasonings to again thinking of applying an off-speed pitcher into the closer role.
It has worked before, and with great results. If you have been a Rays fan for some time you might remember Rays reliever Lance Carter and his off-speed arsenal that propelled him to his only All-Star appearance in 2003 when he had 15 saves at the All-Star Break. He did not get to play in that All-Star game at US Cellular Field in the south side of Chicago, but you can bet that experience changed him. Maybe Maddon in all his cerebral wisdom is again coming to the understanding that control and not a 95+ fastball might be the answer right now for the Rays.
It is not like the Rays have a reliever right now thrusting himself to the forefront to take the 9th inning reins and lead the club to wins. When Carter was the Rays closer in 2003, he went 7-5, with a 4.33 ERA. The ERA is kind of high, but the results spoke for themselves. He was involved in 51.6 percent of the Rays wins (62) that season. Even more incredible is his year end total of 25 saves in his rookie season put him in the top 5 rookie performances of all time at that moment. He made over 61 appearances in 2003, which is incredible in its own right. He converted 25 out of 32 save opportunities for the Rays that year. All by a pitcher who used his off-speed stuff to accent his high 80's fastball.
Carter's 25 saves shattered the Rays rookie save mark of 5 that was held by Travis Phelps set in 2001. At the time he represented the Rays in the All-Star game, he was the oldest rookies at 28 years, 6 months and 29 days to be selected to play in the classic. Carter ended up back setting up closer Danys Baez in 2004 when the Rays signed the former Cleveland Indians closer. Carter did spend another two years with the club until he was dealt along with Danys Baez to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a young pitcher Edwin Jackson and Chuck Tiffany on January 14, 2006.
In comparison, J P Howell's climb to the Bullpen came out more of a change of direction for the young pitcher after some trouble starting games for the Rays in 2006 and 2007 hen he made 18 starts for the Rays and went a combined 2-9, but did show promise in getting 82 strikeouts in 93.1 innings of work. So when the Rays came to Spring Training in 2008, his main concern was to learn th fine art of successful relieving to try and save his career. His ERA in 2007 was a high 7.59, but who would have ever thought that the young pitcher would take to relieving with such zeal and success.
In 2008, he appeared in 64 games and finished the year with a 6-1 record and a 2.22 ERA. He also almost threw more innings (89.1) in one season as a reliever than he had in the last two ( 93.1) for the Rays. He also began to set a consistent mark of striking out opponents with his fastball that sinks and tails and sometimes even cuts away from hitters. His fastball, just like Carter's comes in a lot slower (84-88 mph) than his body makes it look coming out of his left hand.
Combine that with a change-up he often overthrows that is only about 5 mph slower than his fastball, but it dives quickly as it approaches the plate. And his curve ball, also like Carter's can be the perfect out pitch because if its great last minute break. All three of his fundamental pitches tend to stay below the 90 mph range, and usually sit within the low to mid 80's at any time. Combine that with a hard breaking and reliable 12-6 breaking curveball and both pitchers tend to look like photo negatives of each other on the mound. It is classic deception pitching at its best.
And who knows maybe Maddon has also asked Howell to view some of Carter's old game videos to get some confidence and show the young reliever he too can have success with moderate stuff on the mound. Howell has his age as the best advantage here on Carter because he is still the youngest member of the Bullpen and is still learning the art of late inning heroics. But both men have a calm and cool exterior that tends to deflect attention and brings a calming effect on team mate when they throw, which lends itself to great success in the late innings.
But most people remember Howell as the eventual loser in the World Series Game 5 who was actually sick as a dog on the mound, but wanted the ball. And there is that second characteristic that tends to bond both of them as mirror image relievers. With the game on the line, both pitchers want the ball to give their team a chance at a win, and secure the victory. That kind of confidence or cockiness can not be taught, or even duplicated. Either you have that inside you or you do not…period.
Howell might have had a 2008 that defies most logical answers. At the time he was the only Rays reliever on the staff under 30 years old. But he quickly did not let his young age keep him off the mound for the Rays. He only got 3 saves in 2008, but in his last save of the year, he went 2.1 innings to preserve the win for the Rays. His 89.1 innings lead all MLB relievers, and his 92 strikeouts was also a MLB high for relievers in 2008. Even as he was learning the craft of relieving, he lead all MLB reliever also in only letting 11.8 percent of his inherited runners to score in the game.
And he only turned it on more for September as he owned a 0.00 ERA for the month spanning 15 innings. Howell also broke the Rays club record with his 89.1 innings previously held by Doug Creek ( 62.2 innings). Both left-handers (.188) and right-handers (.197) hit under .200 against him in 2008. Howell was developing into a severe late inning weapon for the Rays as they headed to the 2008 playoffs.
But Howell's solid start to this year also shows that the things he learned las
t season and during the playoffs has made him better equipped for the 2009 season. Howell has become more secure and ready to take on all comers for the Rays. Sure the ex-starter might just be in his second year in the Bullpen, but Carter also found his success in his second stint in the Rays Bullpen.
Maddon might be drawing great comparisons to the two relievers and giving Howell the opportunity to show he can handle the ninth inning stress and responsibilities. So far this season Howell has been up to the test. Howell entered the 2008 season with only two prior relief appearances at Rookie-level ball at Idaho Falls in 2004. But he is turning into a polished gem for the Rays this season, posting in even better numbers than in his remarkable 2008 season.
This year Howell has appeared in 35 games, which ties him for the American League lead. He currently has a 2-2 record with 4 saves. He has thrown for 34.2 innings and has 42 strikeouts so far. His last 13 appearances have been scoreless, and he is second in the AL in strikeouts.
But the biggest confidence to his year might be the time he spent in the Team USA Bullpen during the World Baseball Classic this spring. In the WBC, he appeared 3 times for Team USA and held opponents scoreless. He did not figure into the last innings for any of those appearances, but got great advice and training playing along side some of the best closers in the game.
One downside to Howell is his five blown saves so far in 2009. But that is some of the learning curve that he will have to endure if he wants to make the transition into the late inning guy for the Rays. But just like Carter, Howell is still throwing his style of game and not adjusting or tinkering with his pitches so far this year. His 4 saves already this year is only second only to Troy Percival.
Maybe this "blast from the past" is exactly what the Rays need right now to again gain their 2008 edge. Reverting to a time where the closer threw slower and with control compared to the starting pitchers might be a godsend to Howell in his quest to gain the spot. But you know he has a great believer in his corner in his manager. Maddon is probably one of the biggest Howell supporters, an it just might get him another honor in the next few weeks.
Even if Howell is not determined to be the answer as a Rays closer, the job he has done in the past ans so far this season puts him in a small group of relievers in Rays history. In the end, the guy who could have his pitches timed by a hourglass might be the best solution to the Rays closing problem this season. And who knows, maybe he just might evolve into the perfect guy for the job with his "on-the-job" training this season.
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Good luck to Howell! Having a quality closer is a must for a team and it sounds like his off speed pitches are getting the job done. Hey – any chance you could put in a good word for Wakefield to make the All-Star game with Madden! :-)
I've heard a lot of teams are in the market for a closer, but hopefully Howell will do some good for you. It was tough for the Rockies in the beginning, but they seem to have things pretty well figured out. Huston Street's looked great, and although there were some rumors of letting him go, with Manny Corpas on the DL (and playing like crap), looks like Street will stick around for a while. And while we're putting in good words, how about some with Jason Marquis?
Hmm… I was sitting watching the Rockies and thinking about what I wrote on your entry and then realized, um… hello, Jason Marquis plays for the NL, where is your brain Emily? I don't really know what I was thinking back there.
I have heard a few whispers recently from Red Sox fans I know about that same issue.
I wish I had his ear like that.
Wakefield does have the creds this year to warrant such a mood, but you never know.
A lot of the guys who might usually step over him and get bids are not having great seasons, so it is more of a possibility this season than ever before really.
He might not be within the first few names, but the flutterball outdoors would be fun to watch dance in thew St. Louis night.
Rays Renegade
Actually we have been salivating about Street for about two years.
I thought he was the guy we were going to try and get when we first were hunting for a closer three years ago when he was in Oakland, but we never pull the trigger on a deal.
I know we offered, but Oakland GM Billy Beane knows his game and players.
I think if Corpas is okay by the Trade Deadline you might see action, if not, it is a gain for the Rockies.
Rays Renegade
Most people right now have their heads buzzing with All-Star selections and trying to figure out the All-Star pitching selection.
It is okay to have your heads in the clouds a bit right now because you guys have won 17 out of the last 18 games.
Right now it is a good time to be a Rockies fan.
Rays Renegade
Is Percival retired or just on the DL? Sounds like Howell has picked up the slack in any case. Speaking of the Rays and "Renegades," check out the promotion the Hudson Valley Renegades (your class A affiliate in NY) are having. I just posted about it!
Mercy Percy,
Well Jane, that is probably the biggest mystery next to where to put the new stadium now.
"Is Percy retired?"
He is like that old hunting dog you love so much and can't see putting down. Rays Manager Joe Maddon loves that guys spirit and competitive edge he is even gambling he might make it back once again.
I hope he doesn't. I hope he takes his $ 2.5 million and goes away quietly.
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Liberty News
Career Center offers Washington, D.C., internships
Liberty University's Washington Semester Internship Program is now under the management of Liberty's Career Center, but the goal remains the same: to train and equip young leaders by providing students with practical training and educational opportunities in and around the nation's capital.
According to Director Carrie Barnhouse, participants will gain academic internship credit as well as valuable life skills.
"Our goal is to see students learn and grow through experiential education opportunities provided in D.C.," she said. "Our chancellor has often referred to these students as being on the front lines. They are fighting the cultural war by conquering the capital."
In the spring, Liberty students participated in internships at the White House, Concerned Women for America headquarters and the U.S. District Attorney's Office.
"With the changes taking place in Washington with the recent election, it is more important than ever to ensure our students are being mentored, trained and equipped to help make a difference," Barnhouse said.
She said more than 100 students have participated in this program during the past three years and nearly half of them have been offered jobs.
"When they get to D.C. they make contacts and develop relationships with networks that help secure employment later in life," she said.
Nearly 50 percent of the students who complete their Washington Semester internships said they learned skills that would be beneficial in their future careers, she said.
With more than 5,000 alumni living and working within a 60-mile radius of D.C., the Career Center is working with these professionals to find placement opportunities for interns.
"Our goal is to identify students' career goals. It is important to know what you want to do with your major and how you plan to use your skills," Barnhouse said. "We want to find internships that are relative to helping secure a students' future."


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Thursday, 24 January 2008
Perfectly Pashley
Perched elegantly on your Pashley you certainly will turn heads. With model names like Sonnet Bliss and Princess Sovereign the Pashley's really do have all the classic charm and decadence you could want from a bicycle. And although you may feel like you should be cycling through a grassy meadow in a Merchant Ivory film they are actually very good city bikes.
All the classic bikes come with a spacious front wicker basket for you handbag, shopping, lapdog…. They also have the charmingly named double scoop in their tube rider range, a combination of classic elegance and modern chic (pictured above)
For more details go to the Pashley website There are 38 bike shops in London that stock Pashley's, take a look at their Dealer list for specific details. Prices range from £435 - £545.
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- RVH944 said...
I saw some videos on how Pashley Bicycles are still handmade in Stratford-on-Avon at http://www.britishbicycle.com/pashley .
- 25 January 2008 at 12:10
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This is kind of a dumb question, but will most vendors at the rally accept credit/debit cards? I'm going to go ahead and assume that many food vendors, beer garden, etc. is cash only, but say if a person wanted to pick up something from one of the vendors, could you expect to use your card?
Also, how close would the nearest ATM be?


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I was discussing with a friend today movies which we saw in our teens which affected our perceptions of beauty, cynicism, religion, life and death. For me that was the early 80s. And tho greater titles might come to mind, these are a few that left a mark on me in those years. I think when most people think of disturbing movies from decades past we think of the big names such as Clockwork Orange, The Birds, many 70s films were very intense. The 80s on the other hand were not a particularly great decade for movie making.
People have different motivations for watching movies, for some it's laughter, for others it's adrenaline, for others it's tears or love. For me, as an adult, the greatest quality of a movie is it's ability to disturb and/or challenge. And I think these early 80s films were the start of that fascination for me. I suggest these lesser known ones for the next time you're at the video club looking for interesting oldies:
-Altered States (1980)
I was only 14 when this came out, it left quite a mark on me. Came out just before Scanners (which I also liked), I love all brain screwing movies. This was my first one.
-Possession (1981)
Isabelle Adjani doing her thing, France so rarely ventured into the genre
-Cat People (1982)
Might be because I'm a woman, but nothing compares to the photogenicity of those cats. I desired that.
-Dead Ringers (1988)
Cronenberg of course. The film that made me churn most inside after Salo
and one older one just as disturbing (which I saw in 1985):
-Equus (1977)
More brain messed up people, and one of the ultimate gut churning moments in cinematic history.
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Yes, Altered States was a great mind-bender for me as a child. It was mysterious and inexplicable. I liked movies like that.
It is hard to answer your question, because it's hard to remember things as you perceived them as a child when we remember them as adults. Nonetheless, I would say A Clockwork Orange and Dead Ringers were both disturbing, ACO moreso for me. I was younger when I saw it, and I wasn't used to seeing movies where people were so cruel.
I didn't see Equus until a few years ago. It is a great movie. I never made it through all of Salo.
Powder had a great emotional impact on me.
According to my voting history on IMDB I gave it an 8/10, which is pretty good, considering how little I remember of it :)
I just found out yesterday that my roommate actually got in one of those tanks once (he's 60) and was high at the time. He loved it!
Im from the 90's so I guess the one movie that really changed me as a teen was Donnie Darko
Yeah I know its not that difficult to understand and its not disturbing but it helped me find my self in my angsty teenage years/ when I was 13 XD
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It's in the Cards: 8 Tips to Protect Credit and Debit Cards
The plastic you routinely carry and use daily is just what thieves need to break into your accounts and steal from you. That's why it's so important to take the time to safeguard all of your cards and accounts.
1. Cut the cards. Minimize the number of credit and debit cards you use. Carry only one or two at a time.
2. Cancel unused accounts. They're additional targets for identity thieves. However, be aware that canceling credit cards may affect your credit score adversely.
3. Watch for new cards. Contact your card issuer immediately if a requested credit or debit card doesn't arrive promptly by mail.
4. Each month carefully review your accounts, including financial statements, bank and credit statements, utility bills and phone bills (including mobile phones) for unauthorized use.
5. Keep a list and/or photocopies of all accounts. Be sure to store that information in a secure place (not in your wallet or purse). Remember to include credit and debit card accounts, bank accounts and investment accounts. List account numbers and phone numbers for customer service and fraud departments so you can contact them quickly if cards are stolen or accounts are abused.
6. Avoid using a PIN-based debit card for purchases when traveling or in any place where you aren't completely familiar with the personnel.
7. With unfamiliar merchants, use a credit card, which is better protected, or elect to use a non-PIN-based transaction. PIN-based transactions are easily "skimmed," making your checking account vulnerable to theft.
8. Run debit card purchases as credit. Never use a card as a debit unless it's absolutely necessary, say at the bank or ATM. Why? Because more protections exist for credit cards, and credit card fraud claims are less likely to get declined.
What to Do If You Suspect That Someone Has Hijacked Your Identity or Stolen Your Credit or Debit Accounts
1. File a detailed report with local law enforcement.
2. Place a fraud alert on your credit file with any one of the three major credit bureaus. An alert signals to potential creditors that you may be a victim of identity theft.
3. Review your credit report thoroughly for any unusual activity.
4. Consider placing a security freeze on your credit report. A freeze locks access to your credit, so no one will be able to open a new account in your name. When you're applying for credit, you can lift the freeze temporarily.
5. Contact existing creditors—your bank and credit card companies—to tell them you've been a victim of identity theft.
6. Victims of debit card fraud should do two things:
a. Notify their financial institution immediately. The time frame to dispute debit card fraud is narrower than it is for credit card fraud.
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Filing Tax Returns
Every year student volunteers in the School of Management assist international students and researchers with tax return preparation under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). Volunteers are trained to assist with preparation of nonresident alien tax returns.
Each year between mid-January and April 15, persons who have income in the United States (including international students and researchers) are required to file income tax returns. Tax returns provide an opportunity to apply for money that was withheld in amounts greater than the actual tax liability to be refunded to the applicant.
Form W-2:
All employees who have taxable income from employment in the United States will receive a Form W-2, which is a statement of earnings. This form will arrive at the home address of the employee in mid-January. The Form W-2 is essential for filing a tax return.
Form 1042-S:
All non-resident aliens who have scholarships that are greater than the amount of their fees or have tax treaty exempt wages will receive a Form 1042-S, which is a statement of that type of income received during the year. Persons who have ONLY a TA or RA fee waiver or a scholarship less than their semester fee charges will NOT be issued a Form 1042-S. The NRA will receive this Form 1042 S mid-March. Therefore, persons with the above types of income may not file a tax return until AFTER they have received Form 1042-S.
Form 8843:
All NRAs must file this form whether or not they received income in the U.S. This form must be submitted by June 15.
Persons who are outside the United States on April 15 have until June 15 to file their tax return.
Tax Information
Many, although not all, of our international students and researchers at UMASS are non-resident aliens (NRA) for tax purposes. Persons who are non-resident aliens for tax purposes are generally taxed at much higher rates on all U.S. source income than are resident aliens and citizens. Therefore, it is important for NRA's to have a basic understanding of the U.S. tax system.
Who is a Non-resident Alien?
Two U.S. government agencies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (now known as USCIS) and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) use the term non-resident alien.
USCIS Definition:
Persons who reside temporarily in the United States in non-immigrant status are known by USCIS as non-resident aliens. The most common non-immigrant statuses at UMASS include F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2, H-1B, and TN.
IRS Definition:
For IRS purposes, a non-resident alien is any non-citizen or legal permanent resident who has not resided in the U.S. for more than 182 days in any given year, as evidenced by the Substantial Presence Test (SPT). Persons who meet the SPT will be taxed primarily the same as legal permanent residents and citizens, which may include withholding of FICA from employment compensation.
Are there exceptions to the Substantial Presence Test?
Persons in F and J student status are exempt from counting days toward the Substantial Presence Test for a period of five tax years. Therefore, as NRA's, FICA withholding will not be required and tax returns must be filed on the Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ.
Persons in J-1 non-student status are exempt from counting days toward the SPT for a period of two tax years. Therefore, as NRA's, FICA withholding will not be required and tax returns must be filed on the Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ until two years of physical presence have been completed.
What are tax treaties?
The United States currently has tax treaties with more than 50 countries. These treaties are designed to decrease the likelihood that the NRA will be taxed on the same income both in the U.S. and the country of tax residency.
Treaty benefits will not be honored unless appropriate treaty forms are completed and on file in Payroll. Payroll Office Staff in 325 Whitmore will help with these forms.
Working for a PI at UMASS who received a grant is considered compensation for services, which is covered under the independent personal services article of a treaty. This is because the institution or the investigator is deemed to be the recipient of the grant, not the NRA.
Student Treaties:
Tax treaty benefits for students receiving compensation for employment are generally limited to a specific amount of income for each tax year (usually between $2,000 and $5,000 per year). Most treaty benefits will end once the student becomes a resident alien for tax purposes, so most treaty benefits will last no more than five years, with only a few exceptions.
Tax treaty benefits for scholarship income may also be available for students, even if there is not a corresponding treaty for compensation income.
Non-Student Treaties:
Tax treaties for non-students are generally not limited to a specific amount of income, but are limited by a specific number of years. In some cases, if a non-student remains in the U.S. beyond the period covered by the treaty (usually two years from the date of entry), a "retroactive clause" in the treaty requires payment of all taxes that were previously exempt. It is, therefore, important to monitor these dates and treaty benefits carefully.
Recipients of a research grant may be eligible for tax treaty benefits on the maintenance allowance provided in the grant, and should initiate a tax review immediately upon receipt of the grant.
How are NRA's employed on the UMASS campus?
Most students in F-1 and J-1 immigration status may be employed for up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and up to full-time during authorized vacation periods. Employment is limited to on-campus jobs only, without additional authorization from either the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) or an Advisor at the International Programs Office.
Employment of postdoctoral researchers and others in J-1 non-student status is also common. Persons in J-1 non-student status are eligible for full-time employment at UMASS and may be in benefit-eligible positions.
What are the procedures when an NRA is hired by a UMASS department?
When a department decides to hire an NRA, all routine "new hire" paperwork should be completed without delay.
The W-4 must be completed with name, address, SSN and a signature and date. (The figures on the W-4 are irrelevant to the "new hire" process for an NRA.)
There is no requirement to have an SSN at the time of hire for a newly-arrived NRA.
What if the NRA employee does not have a Social Security Number?
A Social Security number is not required from nonresident employees before they are allowed to begin work. However, a Social Security number is required before a foreign employee can benefit from a tax treaty exemption from withholding.
On July 1, 2002, the Social Security Administration (SSA) was mandated to verify Social Security number applicants with a USCIS database. In most circumstances this process takes 3-4 weeks but can take as long as 2 months.
Because of this new system, the SSA requires that newly-arrived nonresidents wait 10 days after their U.S. arrival before submitting an application for a Social Security number.
Are scholarships and prize awards taxable?
Scholarships made to NRA students will be taxable income for any portions of the scholarship greater than the student's educational expenses or any amount provided directly to the student by cash or check. Educational expenses include resident and non-resident fees, student activity fees, information technology fees, and any additional fees required by an academic department. The portion of scholarship or prize award determined to be taxable will be withheld at a minimum of 14% unless there is a tax treaty that exempts the scholarship income from withholding.


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Bob Newhart will guest-star in an upcoming episode of The Big Bang Theory, TVGuide.com has confirmed.
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Maybe You'll Get the Pay TV You Want, After All: Cablevision Sues Viacom to Break Up the Bundle — Pay TV has a simple model: If you want to watch one channel, you have to pay for dozens — or hundreds — of others, whether you watch them or not. That model drives lots of consumers nuts, but it has looked very, very hard to dislodge.
Discussion: Media Decoder, Adweek, VentureBeat, Cablevision, Multichannel News, @reuters_biz, paidContent, The Verge, Broadcasting & Cable, AdAge, TechCrunch, Los Angeles Times, The Next Web and @edmundlee
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Tom Cheredar / VentureBeat: À la carte TV pricing could be a reality if Cablevision wins legal fight with Viacom
Cablevision: Cablevision Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Viacom For Illegally Forcing Purchase Of Programming Services
John Eggerton / Multichannel News: Cablevision Sues Viacom Over Channel Package Deal
@reuters_biz: Cablevision files federal antitrust lawsuit against Viacom for illegally forcing purchase of programming services
Janko Roettgers / paidContent: Cablevision sues Viacom to break up the bundle — or get a better deal
John Eggerton / Broadcasting & Cable: Says packaging must-have with 'don't-want' channels violates antitrust
Jeanine Poggi / AdAge: Cablevision Sues Viacom for Making It Run Second-Tier Channels
Ryan Lawler / TechCrunch: Death To The Bundle! Cablevision Sues Viacom Over Requirement To Carry Networks You've Never Heard Of
Alex Wilhelm / The Next Web: Cablevision suit against Viacom could lead to the unbundling of cable channels
Joe Flint / Los Angeles Times:
Time Warner Cable and DirecTV support Cablevison in Viacom fight — The entrance to Viacom's headquarters in New York. (Mark Lennihan / Associated Press / January 25, 2010) — Pay-TV distributors Time Warner Cable and DirecTV have come out in support of Cablevision Systems Corp.'s lawsuit against Viacom Inc.
Tim Carmody / The Verge:
Variety will kill its daily print edition and online paywall, keep weekly magazine — Three editors-in-chief will head coverage of movies, television, and digital content in new web-first approach — The iconic entertainment publication Variety will discontinue its daily printed edition on March 18th.
Discussion: Variety, Adweek, Deadline.com, LA Observed, The Wrap, Mediaite, Media Decoder, Mashable!, @edmundlee, @lfung, FishbowlLA, @variety_dscohen, @edgecliffe and Talking Biz News
Emma Bazilian / Adweek: Variety Nixes Daily Edition, Overhauls Weekly Mag
Nikki Finke / Deadline.com: Daily Variety Dead: Names 3 Editors-In-Chief And Turns Weekly; Claudia Eller Exits LA Times …
Kevin Roderick / LA Observed: Variety drops daily paper and pay wall, names 3 co-editors
Meenal Vamburkar / Mediaite: Nikki Finke Bashes Her Boss Jay Penske In Rant Against His 'Failing Trade,' Variety
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Edmund Lee / @edmundlee: 3 EiCs! RT @peterlauria3: Congrats.RT @awallenstein: Proud to announce I've been named co-editor-in-chief of @Variety http://bit.ly/YVaMUq
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Richard Horgan / FishbowlLA: Variety Gets Three New Editors-in-Chief
David S. Cohen / @variety_dscohen: We're all going to miss Daily Variety in print but now we'll be faster and more nimble. It's a good move.
A Edgecliffe-Johnson / @edgecliffe: Variety drops daily print edition and abandons its paywall next week. "The end of an error" - Jay Penske http://www.variety.com/article/ VR1118066564/#.USzuYIcvSxM.twitter ...
Sharon Waxman / The Wrap: Variety Makes a Necessary Change - Here Are the Risks
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For the First Time Since Napster, Music Sales Are Growing — The last time music was a growth business was 1999 — back when people bought millions of Britney Spears CDs, and GeoCities was the third-most popular Web property in the world. You know what's happened since then.
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Adam Sherwin / The Independent: Music industry 'on the road to recovery' as it records growth for first time in 15 years
Tim Cushing / Techdirt: Indian Music Industry Exec Says The Unthinkable: 'Internet Piracy Is A Good Thing'
Robert Cookson / Globe and Mail: Party like it's 1999: global music sales rise at last
Mark Mulligan / Music Industry Blog: Putting 2012 Digital Revenues Into Perspective
Kristen Schweizer / Bloomberg: Digital Music With Adele Helps Record Industry Return to Growth
Gideon Spanier / standard.co.uk: Right note: Music industry in tune with online and digital
Josh Halliday / Guardian: One Direction help world's music business get back on track
Katherine Rushton / Telegraph: Music industry stages a comeback as returns to growth for first time since 1999
Eamonn Forde / Music Ally: Record label revenues ROSE 0.3% in 2012 thanks to iTunes, Spotify and other streaming music services
Mike Collett-White / Reuters: Music sales post small rise in 2012, first since '99
Alex Knapp / Forbes:
Study Finds That Streaming And Spyware Are Killing Music Piracy
Study Finds That Streaming And Spyware Are Killing Music Piracy
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Emil Protalinski / The Next Web: NPD: Illegal P2P music sharing declined 17% in 2012 as Internet users turn to free, legal streaming services
Lance Whitney / CNET: Illegal music downloads dropped in 2012, says report
Erik Gruenwedel / Home Media Magazine: NPD: Illegal Music File-Sharing Dropped 17% in 2012
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Meranda Watling / 10,000 Words: NYT, Gannett And Others Join AP Suit Against Meltwater
Eric J. Smith / NetNewsCheck Latest: Media Cos. Support AP Suit Against Meltwater
Tribune Co. Hires Bankers to Sell LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Other Papers — Tribune Co. has hired investment bankers to sell off its newspaper unit, which includes The Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Roger Yu / USA Today: Shakeout in old media picks up pace
Dylan Byers / Politico:
ABC News announces Susan Saulny hire — ABC News has announced the hire of New York Times reporter Susan Saulny as a correspondent. The news comes one day after ABC News announced the hire of Times national political correspondent Jeff Zeleny. — In a memo to staff …
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TV stations strong, newspapers weak in Scripps' 2012 results — Political advertising revenue at Scripps' television stations in the fourth quarter of 2012 was "higher than the full-year political total reported in any previous year," the company said in an earnings report Tuesday.
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Michael Malone / Broadcasting & Cable: Scripps Same-Station Revenue Up 39% in Quarter
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Glenn Greenwald Rails Against BuzzFeed: 'Reckless And Irresponsible,' 'Government-Subservient Stenography' (VIDEO) — Guardian columnist and blogger Glenn Greenwald joined HuffPost Live Tuesday and railed against what he called "reckless and irresponsible" journalism by BuzzFeed reporter Tessa Stuart.
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We pose these questions to first-year students in our leadership classes at Santa Clara University. It's pretty heady stuff for eighteen-year-olds barely three months out of high school. Even most adults haven't thought seriously about these questions. We don't expect our students to have ready responses. We just believe that they ought to be thinking about what their legacies will be-not only as they begin their college careers, but throughout their lives.
"What will be your legacy?" does not have a single, right answer. It's not a math problem with an established formula. But asking the question opens our students to the notion that in somewhere in their life's journey, they are going to be struggling with determining the difference they want to make, with doing things that matter. They are going to be making choices at school, work, home, and in the community. Every choice they make will be part of the legacy they leave, however consciously or unconsciously they behave.
Asking the question about legacy brings forward another central observation: leadership is not solely about producing results. That is, success in leadership is not measured only in numbers. Being a leader brings with it a responsibility to do something of significance that makes families, communities, work organizations, nations, and the world better places than they are today. Not all these things can be quantified.
Our own studies, as well as those of many other authors and scholars who have explored leadership, have shown that leadership often begins with pain and suffering (our own and in the conditions of others). Our colleague Patrick Lencioni, the author of several best-selling books, told us that when he graduated from college he "wanted to change the world. Call it what you will, I was determined to make a difference." However, the problem with this zeal, he went on to explain, was that he hadn't thought deeply enough about two fundamental matters: "Who am I really serving? And am I ready to suffer?"
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- What will be your greatest contributions to your family?
- What will be your greatest contributions to your friends?
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- What will be your greatest contributions to your organization?
- What will be your greatest contributions to your community?
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Hector Camacho's condition worsens
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP)
Former world boxing champion Hector "Macho" Camacho was in critical condition Wednesday after being shot in his native Puerto Rico, with doctors and his family expected to wrestle with whether to take him off life support after his condition worsened.
Doctors had said Camacho was expected to survive after he was shot in the face while sitting in a car Tuesday night in his hometown of Bayamon. But his condition worsened overnight and his heart stopped at one point, said Dr. Ernesto Torres, director of the Centro Medico trauma center in San Juan.
"He's battling minute to minute. This is the most important fight of his life," Torres told The Associated Press outside the hospital in the Puerto Rican capital.
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"We just have to wait to see if `Macho' gets better. It's a hard battle," Leandry told AP.
The 50-year-old Camacho was outside a bar in a parked Ford Mustang with a friend when he was shot in the face. The friend, identified as 49-year-old Adrian Mojica Moreno, was killed, police said. No arrests have been made and no motive has been disclosed.
Camacho was rushed to Centro Medico, where doctors initially said he was fortunate in that the bullet passed through his head and lodged in his shoulder. Torres did warn, however, that the boxer, who was trailed by drug and alcohol problems during a career that included some high-profile bouts, could be paralyzed from the shooting.
Steve Tannenbaum, who has also represented Camacho in the past, said he was told by friends at the hospital that the boxer would make it.
"This guy is a cat with nine lives. He's been through so much," he said. "If anybody can pull through it will be him."
Camacho has been considered one of the more controversial figures in boxing.
The fighter's last title bout came against then-welterweight champion Oscar De La Hoya in 1997, a loss by unanimous decision. He last fought in May 2010, losing to Saul Duran. Tannenbaum said they were looking at a possible bout in 2013.
"We were talking comeback even though he is 50," he said. "I felt he was capable of it."
Camacho was born in Bayamon, one of the cities that make up the San Juan metropolitan area. He won super lightweight, lightweight and junior welterweight world titles in the 1980s.
Camacho has fought other high-profile bouts in his career against Felix Trinidad, Julio Cesar Chavez and Sugar Ray Leonard. Camacho knocked out Leonard in 1997, ending what was that former champ's final comeback attempt.
Camacho has a career record of 79-6-3.
Drug, alcohol and other problems have trailed Camacho since the prime of his boxing career. He was sentenced in 2007 to seven years in prison for the burglary of a computer store in Mississippi. While arresting him on the burglary charge in January 2005, police also found the drug ecstasy.
A judge eventually suspended all but one year of the sentence and gave Camacho probation. He wound up serving two weeks in jail, though, after violating that probation.
Twice his wife filed domestic abuse complaints against him, and she filed for divorce several years ago.


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Match Report : Chelsea 2 – 0 Middlesbrough
Chelsea came out on top with a 2-0 win against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
The hosts managed to hold the Blues until half-time but could do nothing about Ramires' deflected effort which gave the visitors the lead on the hour mark.
Victor Moses made sure of Chelsea's progress with his sixth goal of the season midway through the second half. Rafa Benitez made eight of changes from the defeat to Manchester City last time out. John Terry returned in defence, elsewhere Yossi Benayoun made his first start in over two years while Nathan Ake made his full debut for the Blues in midfield.
Tony Mowbray, meanwhile, made three changes to the side which lost 2-1 at home to Millwall on Saturday, with Mustapha Carayol, Faris Haroun and Scott McDonald coming in.
A packed Riverside Stadium saw the hosts get off to a shakey start as Chelsea scuppered a number of early chances.
Paulo Ferreira was inches away from getting on the end of a cross from Oscar at the far post before Fernando Torres fizzed another fine pass across the Boro box with no team-mate there to meet it. The hosts survived another scare moments later when Victor Moses picked out Oscar in the box after a powerful run, but the Brazilian's first-time finish was well blocked by Jason Steele.
But, Mowbray's side managed to get back into the tie midway through the first half with the help of the home support. McDonald wasted a glorious chance when he headed inches wide of the post after meeting Nicky Bailey's cross in the 26th minute. Boro continued to grow into the game and almost had a chance when Petr Cech spilled Mustapha Carayol's long range shot five minutes before the break but Terry reacted first and was on hand to clear the danger.
Benitez would have had some stern words for his players at the break as their bright start quickly dissipated allowing the hosts to gain the impetus. Chelsea came out for the second half with visible intent and they were immediately rewarded as Ramires curled home a right-footed shot from the edge of the area which took a deflection off Torres on it's way into the top corner, just six minutes after the break. The visitors could have doubled their lead on the hour but Torres' shot whistled over the bar after he managed to beat Boro's offside trap.
The game was eventually wrapped up in the 72nd minute when Oscar and substitute Eden Hazard picked apart the Boro defence before Moses capped off a fine move with an easy tap in from close range. The Belgian had transformed the game after coming on from the bench. Oscar wasted a chance to get Chelsea's third and Middlesbrough came close through Seb Hines in the closing stages. Another chance went begging for Boro when Miller sliced his left-footed shot into the side netting at the death but at that point the visitor's progress into the sixth-round was already secure.
Chelsea will now face Manchester United on March 10 (Sunday) at Old Trafford in the Quarterfinal. A tasty matchup, for sure.


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