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Burger Friday
Thursday's Special
Thursday's special is a delicious Fried Bologna Sandwich. Comes loaded with 3 slices of bologna, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato, and includes any regular side and a fountain drink for only $6.60. Make it your own by adding an egg, cheese, or other toppings.
Tuesday's Special
Today's special is Breakfast for Lunch. Choose the Breakfast Platter for $6.49 (meat, eggs, toast, and hash brown casserole) or the Breakfast Plate for $3.99 (meat, eggs, and toast). You can even add a side of 2 fluffy pancakes for $1.99
Monday's Special
Today's special is our locally famous chicken salad. Get a healthy scoop of chicken salad on your bread or wrap of choice, side and a fountain drink for only $6.60.
Burger Friday
It's burger Friday. Come on out for $1 off all burgers. We're also baking some amazing Sweet Potato Fries and an amazing pot of carrot soup.
Wednesday's Special
Wednesday's Special is Hot Ham and Cheese. Your choice of bread and cheese loaded with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Includes one regular side for $6.29.
Monday's Special
Monday's special is a loaded Beer Brat. Comes topped with grilled onions, green peppers, sour kraut, and brown spicy mustard. One regular side included for only $6.49
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New Delhi: An American man is suing a woman he went on one date with - for texting during the movie. Brandon Vezmar, 37, met the the 35-year-old woman online, according to the American-Statesman.
He reportedly filed a claim against the woman, who did not want to be identified, asking to be reimbursed for $17.31. Why that specific amount? That's how much he paid for tickets to a 3D showing of the film Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 in Austin, Texas.
"While damages sought are modest, the principle is important as defendant's behaviour is a threat to civilised society," his petition reportedly states.
Mr Vezmar claims his date started texting about 15 minutes into the film.
"It was kind of a first date from hell," he tells the American-Statesman. "This is like one of my biggest pet peeves."
"I said 'Listen, your texting is driving me a little nuts' and she said 'I can't not text my friend.' I said 'Maybe you can take it outside to the lobby, I've seen people get kicked out movies for this," Mr Vezmar tells local news channel KVUE.
She did take it outside. She got in her car and drove away, leaving Mr Vezmar stranded at the theatre.
When the American-Statesman reached out to the woman for a comment, she was apparently unaware of the claim against her.
"Oh my God, this is crazy," the newspaper reports her as saying. "I'm not a bad woman. I just went out on a date."
Meanwhile, the owner of the movie theatre where the incident took place has reportedly offered to pay Mr Vezmar if he drops the case. Click for more trending news

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Some child custody orders are less than ideal for one of the parents. The court can't consider what is best for the parents. Instead, the court has to focus on what the child needs. This is a fine line to walk, but it is necessary to protect the children.
In some cases, the court will order supervised visitation for the children. This is a disheartening situation for the parent who is being watched, but there are some ways that you can make the most of the time you do get to spend with your children.
Before the session, make sure that you prepare yourself. You need to be emotionally ready to devote yourself to your children during the limited time you have with them. If your children are younger, you might consider bringing special toys or games so that you can have fun with your child.
The focus of these visits should be quality time with your child. It is easy to focus on the fact that someone is there with you, but don't let that person take your focus off the children. Instead, build memories with them during this limited time.
You can also help your child with crafts or special projects that the child can take home. In some cases, you might want to each make a craft so that you can take the child's creation home and the child can take your creation home.
Ultimately, visits with your children are going to be what you make them. As bad as having visits supervised is, it would be even worse to let those go to waste just because of your negative feelings about the circumstances.
Source: Our Family Wizard, "Making the Most of Supervised Visitation," accessed Aug. 04, 2017


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Kannur Dental College, Kannur was started during the year of 2005-2006 with admitting 50 students to the B.D.S. Programme.The College is affiliated under the Kannur University and with Kerala University of Health Sciences and approval from Dental council of India (DCI). The college goal is to impart high standards of education to the aspirants in order to train them to become well qualified and skilled dentists.The institution also focuses on providing clinical experience along with theoretical knowledge to the aspirants.
Course Offered:
- BDS- Stands for Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Conservative dentistry and Endodontics
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Oral and maxillo facial pathology
- Oral medicine and radiology
- Pedodontics
- Prosthodontics and Implantology
- Periodontics
Kannur Dental College, Kannur Facilities
- Library
- Laboratories
- Cafeteria
- Computer Lab
- Internet Connectivity
- Extra Curricular Activities
Kannur Dental College, Kannur Admission Details
For Admission : The minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate (10+2) with science and 50% marks.


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Senior Data Engineer at Trunk Club
When you join Trunk Club, you join the Nordstrom family. Our fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment is paired with the strong history and experience of a retail legacy. We have access to some of the greatest minds in retail and technology and are constantly creating innovative strategies to develop the ultimate apparel solutions. We welcome your adaptability, your curiosity, and your passion to contribute to our unparalleled shopping experience!Who we are
At Trunk Club, we're building the future of retail, enabled through technology. On the Data Services team, we believe data has the power to drive a business forward, and we push every day to enable data-driven decisions across all aspects of the organization. We have hundreds of data sources, a robust enterprise data warehouse and use Tableau for visual analytics. Some of the tools and platforms we work with are Python, SQL, AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2), Spark and many other open-source technologies.Responsibilities
- Building end-to-end data integration and data warehousing solutions for analytics teams.
- Designing and creating services and system architecture.
- Building and maintaining enterprise data platforms.
- Working daily with SQL and Python and using Spark for big data processing.
- Using analytical and problem-solving skills to take complex business requests and transform them into clean, simple data solutions.
- Brainstorming and contributing ideas to our technology, algorithms, and products.
- Working with an agile mindset to deliver small projects quickly in order to provide value and gain feedback in a production environment.
- Bringing insight and experience to the Data Services team through mentoring other engineers.
- Building out architecture and API integrations for tools and platforms
- Taking ownership of projects to lead them to completion
- Creating amazing user experiences for both internal and external customers.
- Someone whom has implemented serverless microservices
- Familiarity in containerization with Docker
- 2-3 years experience building Big Data pipelines in a streaming fashion
- Deep understanding of Hadoop, Hive or Spark with repeated experience
- Ability to mentor others in Big Data technologies
- With collaboration. We frequently pair program. We work at pairing stations - two keyboards, two minds, one outcome.
- With transparency. We work in an open team room; no cubicles or private offices. Communication is key to our process, and we don't want to hinder it with walls.
- With agility. We don't believe in following a process for process's sake. We ship frequently and focus on delivering incremental value.
- With open minds. We are committed to building a diverse team of people with unique perspectives. This encourages a healthy and inclusive environment that builds a more sustainable, successful company.
- With pride. We value our people most of all. We invest in ourselves by applying our own strengths and interests to company needs.
- Lunch-and-learns
- Annual stipend for continuous education
- Tech all-hands lunches every other Friday
- Hack days
- Team outings
- Nordstrom discount
- Flexible work environment
- Social environment with built-in bars
- An Analyst. You are able to take complex requests and transform them into clean, simple data solutions.
- A Learner. You have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and greater understanding.
- A Pragmatist. Your goal is to create useful products, not build technology for technology's sake.
- A Closer. You are someone who loves to get stuff done, and done well.


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Name/Rank: Motah Zurbesh, "Raging Fire" / One of the Seven Swordsman
Classification: High A-Class
Birthdate: July 23
Age: 29
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 134 lb.
Gender: Male
Blood type: AB+
- Missing-nin: Konohagakure
- One of the Seven Swordsmen
Appearance: Motah wears clothing that consisting of reddish hues. They closely resemble red and orange. He wears a short sleeve t-shirt and long pants. He has two special swords that he had gotten made for him at the village of artisans. His headband is wrapped around his left arm with a slash across the symbol of the leaf.
His eyes are a dark, yet those who get a good look swear that they are red. His hair is spiked wildly and is dark brown.
Personality: Motah is arrogant and confident in his abilities. He is also very greedy and hoards alot of money. This has made him hide many stashes of treasure throughout the land. When he wants something unique and special, he will spend alot to get it, way above the estimated price, so that it will remain a secret purchase.
He gets angered easily in fights and that tends to make him more dangerous. His temper and chakra element has given him the nickname, "Raging Fire". He specializes in fire techniques which he combines with his own unique fighting style. He's never seen anywhere without his two special swords that make him all but practically invincible.
He uses mon coins as shiriken rather then buy them. He thinks that the coins are just as good as shiriken and he doesn't need to spend them for that purpose.
History: Motah left the village as a young Genin, so not much is known about him from the village. Very few can actually recall him ever being in the village at all. His entire family died mysteriously and without a trace shortly before he left. Their entire treasury was plundered as well, leaving nothing behind.
When Motah left, he quickly trained to become skilled with two sword combat. Living alone for years, he accumilated alot of wealth as well as perfecting his fighting style. He eventually travel to the Village of the Artisans and paid over a large sum of money to have two unique swords crafted especially for him. The amount paid was well over $25,000,000 for the craft and the bribe of silence.
With his new swords, he began to terrorize the land. He took the highest buyers and carried out missions that often lead to assassination. Where ever he went, he would leave burning wreckage behind. This led to his nickname "Raging Fire". His skill with his swords evetually became noticed and he was approached by the Seven Swordsman of the Mist after one of their number had died recently. He happily accepted the position and became a deadly ally to them.
Bloodline: Motah came from the Zurbesh clan, which was dying and widely unheard of before it's mysterious disapperance. They specialize in fire techniques.
Chakra Element: Fire
Notable Jutsu:
Motah specializes in fire techniques.
Fire Technique, Fireball: Motah is able to expel a huge fireball at his enemies.
Fire Technique, Flame Slash: Motah is able to slash shockwave away from his swords. However the shockwaves consist of intense flames that burn anything they touch
Fire Technique, Inferno Hurricane: Motah is able to slash around him quickly causing a hurricane of flames that surrond and protect him from physical attacks.
Fire Shadow Clones: Motah sometimes enjoys creating shadow clones of himself to add to the mayham of the fire. They can perform any jutsu of his similar to a shadow clone. However, when disappaited, they errupt into a torrent of flames.
Fire Technique, Phoenix Flower: Motah is able to expel several small fire balls in rapid consecutive bursts. He tends to hide coins in them to be used as shiriken.
Special Abilities:
Motah has developed a unique style of fighting. He is able to cast jutsu's without letting go of his swords.
Sword Hand Signs: Through careful and time consuming practice, Motah has developed the ability to form special formation signs using his swords that mimic hand signs for jutsu's.
Duel Red Blades: Motah has two spcially made blades that he can focuses his chakra into easily to make the special signs he needs. They also can take his chakra and cause Phantom blade extensions. These Phatom blades are as real as the original blade, they are just translucent and red. These phatom blades are formed chakra replica's of his blades and he can have them hover or attack as he wills it. He can make three phatom blades for each of his blades.
Superheat metal: Motah tends to like to super heat metals around him with his fire element. This gives him an advantage in fighting since he tends to aim for metal that the opponent wears.


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Job Information
United Technologies Corporation Design Engineer-Super First Class in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Job ID: 01379157
City: Winston-Salem
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Date Posted:
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HNC31: US095-Winston-Salem (Fairchild 1455 Fairchild Road , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA
At Collins Aerospace, we're dedicated to relentlessly tackle the toughest challenges in our industry – all to redefine aerospace.
Created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies– Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems – we're driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.
We are Collins Aerospace and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE.
At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn't be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn't shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
Job Responsibilities:
Design ownership of product life-cycle including initial concept through production and product support.
Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability and maintainability.
Perform engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components. Solve design problems and check computations contributing to analytical designs.
Prepare, modify and release drawings created in CAD (Unigraphics) to verify fit, form and function of mechanical designs.
Verify structural acceptability of designs by testing prototypes for reliability and FAA certification through dynamic crash testing.
Utilize engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEA, and DFMA to validate design content.
Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs including communicating with current and new suppliers.
Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews.
Basic Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline and 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.In the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with CAD software such as Unigraphics, Solidworks, Pro-E, and/or Catia required. Experience using and/or willingness to learn and use Unigraphics required.
Experience designing composite parts from materials/processes such as carbon, glass, kevlar, pre-pregs, compression molding, RTM, and/or crush core molding helpful.
Experience with full product life cycle design using 3D modeling in a production environment is required.
Prior experience in the design of mechanical systems for commercial aircraft seating products is a plus.
Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
Familiarity with FAA requirements a plus.
Experience with mechanical routing of electrical cables, and/or knowledge or experience with applicable aircraft specs related to wiring routing.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
And more
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
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The Man Who Played Literally Hungry Film
Snickers and BBDO New York, recently partnered up with NFL Films to release a documentary that chronicles the epic mistake that the Dallas Cowboys defensive Leon Lett committed on Thanksgiving Day in 1993. The film, titled "The Man Who Played Literally Hungry: Leon Lett and the True Story Behind His Infamous Thanksgiving Blunder" sheds new light on the potential cause of Lett's uncharacteristic play that fateful night, which still haunts him 18 years later. The film premiered at www.nfl.com/snickers on September 8, 2011. After watching the film, viewers will have the opportunity to "forgive Leon" for playing literally hungry at www.nfl.com/snickers. If Leon can reach a total of 25,000 "forgives", SNICKERS will send him to this year's rematch between the Cowboys and Dolphins.
Film advertisement created by BBDO, United States for Snickers, within the category: Confectionery, Snacks.
Chief Creative Officer: David Lubars
Senior Creative Directors: Peter Kain, Gianfranco Arena
Creative Directors: Larry Corwin, Ricardo Landim
Producer: Hyatt Choate
Copywriter / Associate Creative Director: Alex Taylor
Art Director / Associate Creative Director: Jason Stefanik
Designer: Justin Coombs
Music Producer: Rani Vaz
Producer: Tyler Doshier
Production Company: Furlined
Director: Ted Pauly
Director of Photography: Jaron Presant
Edit House: PS260
Editor: JJ Lask
FX / SFX: Brand Name
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Sloppy and meandering prayers
"The gospel, God's free gift of grace in Jesus, only works when we realize we don't have it all together. The same is true for prayer. The very thing we are allergic to-our helplessness-is what makes prayer work. It works because we are helpless. We can't do life on our own.
Prayer mirrors the gospel. In the gospel, the Father takes us as we are because of Jesus and gives us his gift of salvation. In prayer, the Father receives us as we are because of Jesus and gives us his gift of help. We look at the inadequacy of our praying and give up, thinking something is wrong with us. God looks at the adequacy of his Son and delights in our sloppy, meandering prayers." - Paul Miller in A Praying Life
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Crystal was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Crystal is a very kind and energetic person, who is naïve to what the world is like.
Powers and Abilities
Crystal possesses genetically superior Inhuman physiology, which has been enhanced and mutated by exposure to the Terrigen Mist. She has the ability to mentally manipulate the four classical Greek elements: fire, water, earth, and air. She does so by means of a psionic interaction with the substances on a molecular level. By controlling oxygen molecules she can cause fire to spontaneously ignite or she can douse any oxygen-based flame by depriving it of oxygen. She can join hydrogen and oxygen molecules to create rain, summoning these molecules from a volume of atmosphere within a radius of approximately two miles. She can control the movement of water by manipulating surface tension, divining water from the ground and causing it to flow in designated directions. The observed maximum volume of water she can control is approximately 2,000 cubic feet (about 15,000 gallons). Thus, she cannot change the course of rivers or cause the sea to part. She can control the various substances that make up common bedrock (earth: iron, granite, shale, limestone, etc.), creating seismic tremors of up to 6.7 on the Richter scale (greater if tectonic plate fault lines are nearby) by causing a sudden shifting of the earth. The observed maximum volume she can affect at once is 1.8 x 10" cubic feet (approximately 1/800 of a cubic mile). She can also control oxygen atoms and oxygen-containing molecules to create atmospheric disturbances of various kinds. By intermingling air with earth she can cause a dust storm, air with water a typhoon and air with fire a firestorm. She is able to create a wind of tornado intensity.
Ultimate Spider-Man
Crystal only appeared in a picture of the Royal Family. She is with the Inhuman Royal Family where they confronted Spider-Man and Triton outside the abandoned Inhuman city of Atorag.
Guardians of the Galaxy
She is among the Inhumans that were affected by a plague that caused crystals to grow on their bodies. Crystal appears at the end of the episode where Medusa thanks the Guardians of the Galaxy on Black Bolt's behalf. In the episode "Inhuman Touch," Star-Lord officially meets Crystal and tries to romance her to no avail. She later helps the Guardians of the Galaxy when Maximus tricks his way out of prison.
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Released September 28, 2016 78 minutes, black & white/color, not rated
Horrific Nazi experiments have left a surviving American WWII soldier with a terrifying condition: at the sight of fresh blood, he transforms into a man-sized, blood-sucking killer insect! Refusing to let his affliction destroy him, he instead commits himself to using his "powers" for goodby finding the people responsible and bringing them to justice!
Christopher R. Mihm
Produced by
Christopher R. Mihm
Stephanie Mihm
Associate Produced by
Jason Boland
Mitchell A. Gonzales
Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob
Creature Effects
Mitchell A. Gonzales
Costumes by
Stephanie Mihm
Presented in Shocking
Mike Cook
Karl Schmidt
Christian Finch
Rachel Grubb
Leisl Schmidt
Michael Kaiser
The Weresquito/Man in Diner
Stephanie Mihm
Woman in Diner
Kira Pontiff
Captive Girl
Daniel R. Sjerven
Christi Jean Williams
Woman in Hiding
Marcus Cutting
Mitchell A. Gonzales
Mark Haider
David Mihm
Kid in Diner
James Norgard
Douglas Sidney
Cpl. John Baker
Joel Thingvall
Diner Regular
Susan Adamski, Nate Allen, Robert Arndt, Shaian Assadi,
B9 Robot Builders Club
, Chris P. Bacon, Lawrence Barker, Pamela Sedgwick-Barker, Jordan Bauer, "I'm so happy to contribute to this movie!" Jenni Bennett, Patrick Shawn Bennett, Katy Berquist, Brandi Bibler, Father John R. Blaker, The Booth Girl, Janis Brandes, Barrett Brock, Sara Brock, Bruno "The Pit Bull from Outer Space," Bunch of Crazies, Canonsburg Steve, Richard Chamberlain, Todd Clasen, Jason Coffman,
, Michael Cross, Jeremy Crowther, Stryder Dancewolffe, Russ & Ingrid Davis, Roland H. Delaune, Callie Deno, Curt Deno, Fern Deno, Ben "Grateful" Doran, Du8, Doctor Rick Edison, David Kyle Eisenhauer (
), Toby Elgie, Tim Elliott, Dane R Erickson, Julie Ann Fay, Craig A Finseth, Daniel K. Flynn, Liam M. Flynn, Peter K. Flynn, Robert Forto, "I admire your work. May your films be covered in awesome sauce!" John Francisco, Free Mars, Gail Galatz, Jason Genser, Bob & Melanie Gilbert, Donald O. Gilmer, Doris B. Gilmer, Ryan J. Gilmer, Steven R. Gilmer, Thom Gladhill,
, Steven Hager, Dakota Hardisty, In Memory of Marion and Betty Hardisty, David G. Hardy, Brent Hilgart, The Hougland Family, In Memory of Richard C. Hougland, Richard "Mongo" Hougland, Mark J. Hubing, Rick Hutchins, Tony Isabella, Allison Isensee, Chris Isensee, Emily Isensee, Katie Isensee, Jason Alan Jankovsky, Ruth L. Jensen, Denver Johnson, Samantha Johnson, Douglas Kabourek, Keep Cinema Alive!, The Kennedy Family, Asta Knoll, Bob "Mantula" Kowal!, Juan Krahn, Aaron Krull, Derek M. Koch, James Larson, John M. Liga, Ian Lohr – for "Mr. Stanton's Space Cadets," David Lund, BatDan Madsen, Kevin Marinier, Alia "Skully" Massie, Christopher "Sirhc" Massie, Gregory Mateljan, Babu McScrunchington, Michael and Shirley Miezwa, Raymond L Miller, Warren Miller, David Minkus,
Monster Kid Radio
, Grand Exalted High Macha of Raspar Matthew C. Morrison, The Mosquito and Spider Show, Bad Movie Connoisseur: Nick Naseman, Matthew Nehls, Monica Nehls, Melissa Newkirk Your Confidential Concierge, LLC,
, Niemi Associates, Inc., Jim and Linda Norgard, Mitch Obrecht, Jess & Linda Oliver, Faith Renee Ondich, Joseph E. Outlaw, Mark E. Paquette, Ann Perkins, Jennifer Perkins, Diane Perrault, Greg Pfeifer, Skot Pierson, Alexander Piwoni, Anthony Plows, Mike Plows, Mark J Rasper, Barry Rathbun, The Renchick, Thomas X. Replogle, Blair "That One Girl Who Chatters in All These Films" Rossi, Paul Alan Russak, Saint Sister Theresa The Hot Nun, Carla Schaeffer, John Schaeffer, Maggie Schultz, Cousins Nancy Sealover, Miles Sent-Leger-Franklin, Michael & Peggy Shelton, Chris Simonds, Frank "The Beatles Still Rule" Skinner, Abby Smith, Ross Snyder Jr., The Sprawl Library, Kevin St. John, Chris Stephenson, Janet Stiles, Tamara Strande, Christopher Strege, David Strege, Zach Strege, Vince Streif, Stephen D. Sullivan, Anthony Swaim-Paquette, Tekrony-Luko, Dwight Lee Thompson Jr., Diane N. Tran, Michael Vieths, Trilety Wade, Chris Wallace, Les "That's Not Your Arm" Webster, Bret D. Wheadon, Alice Wilson, Stu Whitenack In Memory of Buckshot, Steven G. Wood, Christopher T. Young, Fred Zalatan and in appreciation of Lon Chaney, Jr.
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Leading Stories, Articles
Youth Villages closes residential program for girls in Mass.
By Janine Weisman
A residential treatment program for girls with emotional and behavioral problems in Arlington, Massachusetts, shut down in September after a decision by its parent organization to shift focus to community-based services. That decision impacted 150 staff members at the Germaine Lawrence campus on Claremont Avenue operated by the national private non-profit Youth Villages. The vast majority of positions are direct care staff, including several master's level and licensed positions, nursing and maintenance staff. The program is licensed to serve a maximum of 72 girls between the ages of 12 and 22. But there were only 48 girls on site when [More]
Interview with Katie Lewis, Ph.D., recipient of the Robert S. Wallerstein Fellowship in Psychoanalytic Research
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Katie Lewis, Ph.D., a research psychologist at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, Mass., is the recipient of the Robert S. Wallerstein Fellowship in Psychoanalytic Research. The fellowship carries with it a minimum of five years. The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis chose to support Lewis' research on the impact of interpersonal relationships on suicidal ideation and urges. The study will track up to 150 residents of Austen Riggs, a psychiatric hospital and residential treatment program, over a period of two weeks through a smart phone app designed by Lewis' team. The purpose of the research is to understand how [More]


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I'm an introvert. I prefer to work by myself rather than with others. In fact, I do excellent work when I work alone to do a task. As much as possible, I avoid interactions with my fellow workers in our section. This has been an issue with my supervisor who, in exasperation, now directs me to meet with two co-employees and come to a consensus before I submit any report to her. They, in turn, also meet with me before they turn in their respective reports. The problem is most of the time, my two peers don't add anything of value to what I already know. In fact, what irritates me is their lack of listening and their constant use of their cellphones when we have our so-called meetings.
So I want to get your advice on how I can convince my supervisor that there is no need for meetings because my reports do not reflect any more value as a result of such meetings.
Mr. Better Off Working Alone
If you continue with the mindset and attitude you now have, I agree with you that your "meeting" will have no added value to your reports. In fact, it is not a meeting at all with the three of you not having a free flow and exchange of ideas and coming to a substantial agreement on the content of your discussion. You have convinced yourself that you are better off working by yourself and that your peers do not contribute anything of value to your reports. Thus, you have shut them off although you go through the process of having a "meeting" in compliance with your boss' directives. You are not aware of the fact that this attitude of yours can be seen in your facial expression, gestures and posture when you interact with your two co-employees during such meetings. They react by not showing attentive behaviors which in turn, reinforce your mindset of the uselessness of meetings and exasperates you even more.
You should not ever attempt to change your supervisor's suggestion and to leave you alone. Teamwork is obviously a corporate value in your organization as it is in others. You don't justify your personal preference by reasoning out that you are an introvert. The truth is that you can change your nature i.e., being an introvert, by changing your behaviors and attitudes, and being motivated to do this.
An effective meeting facilitates the process of discussing issues that require brainstorming of ideas, disseminating new information and getting reactions to them, and gathering information. As leader of a meeting, you facilitate the traffic or flow of ideas. A good meeting results in better quality of outputs. When people work together in teams to achieve common objectives, they achieve far better results than one individual, no matter how brilliant, can do working alone. This phenomenon is referred to as synergy. Once you're convinced of the benefits of a good meeting as a means of having synergy, you can now change your behaviors. Socialize by talking and going for lunch with one co-employee at a time. Have positive thoughts about your interaction. Instead of thinking "I got nothing from my interaction", think rather "I learned something from talking with _____". Repeat the positive thoughts and the social interactions until habits are formed.
To change your mindset and attitudes towards meetings and your behaviors during meetings, try the following:
1. Recall what your supervisor quite possibly had told you about the value of meetings: the free exchange of ideas stimulate more ideas such that each of you is able to see things that you did not see before. You build on each other's ideas. This is how synergy is created.
2. I suppose you are not the leader of the team. If it is your turn to call your other two co-employees for a meeting, make sure you are prepared with (a) an objective for the meeting; (b) an agenda, which is the framework of your meeting; and (c) a time frame. The time frame conditions your two co-employees to make use of discussion time well.
3. At the start of the meeting, take the lead by expressing the norms you will abide by: (a) that you will listen when the others speak and that when it is your turn to speak, you hope the others will listen as well; (b) you will put your cell phone on silent mode and keep it away to prevent you from getting distracted. Then state the objective of your meeting, the agenda and the timeframe.
4. Be a role model of attentive listening. When a co-employee speaks, listen with interest. Paraphrase what he/she has said.
5. At the end of the meeting, wrap up or summarize the ideas presented and conclusions reached. Tell them that you will use their inputs in completing and enhancing your report. Thank them and show happiness in your voice and on your face.
We are not slaves of our nature. We can change our nature by changing our thoughts, our feelings and our behaviors. Change the negative into positive thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Reward yourself with a "pat on your back" plus a feeling of achievement when you are able to do this.
God bless you.
Josie O. Santamaria


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My 1977 Jaguar was certainly a looker, with its long hood and low proportions, tires filling up the wheel wells and the unique flying buttress design in the rear. But for this it did have one glaring flaw: the paint was utter garbage. Oxidized to within an inch of its life and cracking all over I cringed full-body at the thought of a respray of the single-stage red that adorned my Leyland lounge. Fortunately a friend of mine has a large stable of polishing and paint correcting knowledge and tools and was gracious enough to let me borrow some. Here's how I turned my Jaguar XJ-S from coal into diamonds. Really, really shit diamonds. Ones with defects and stuff that end up used industrially.
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Part of the reason for the paint's terrible condition is age, wear, tear, and poor maintenance. The other part is because I'm a tremendous idiot who was in a hurry and ignored one of the primary rules of auto detailing: when trying a new product test it out in an inconspicuous area. In the past I have worked at dealership and we used red bought-in-bulk engine degreaser as a kind of general-purpose aggressive soap. Bugs? Degreaser. Tire marks? Degreaser. Car sat outside for ages and has years of dust embedded in the paint? Degreaser. I had great luck in using red engine degreaser to bring the dingy brownish paint back to a dull shine before attempting further correction. So it was before my trip to Oklahoma that I picked up a spray bottle of degreaser from the local auto parts store. I washed the car then drove to Walmart and saw this.
Not good. Something in the degreaser instantly reacted with the paint and resulted in heavy oxidation and spotting. No amount of washing the car was taking it off so more drastic measured had to be taken.
Quick note: I am not a professional detailer. I don't really know what I'm doing. This article is for entertainment purposes only as every car, situation, and paint is different. What works for me could easily result in ruined paint for you so please consult a detailing professional or your local supply store for advice and suggestions on how to approach your particular issue.
This was going to be a two-stage correction. The first stage would be using 3M 05954 Super Duty Rubbing Compound on a Harbor Freight wool pad on a rotary buffer.
This. Stuff. Is. Dangerous. More aggressive than wetsanding, you and your car will get coated in dust particles that were once the top layer of the single-stage paint. The result is heavily swirled and hologrammed but free of most defects. As a bonus, the wool pad gets loaded up with melted paint which is then spread around and can actually help hide paint defects like deep scratches and cracks by filling them in with melted paint. Be careful on edges and protrusions. I actually wore through the paint on a piece of my gas lid and the very edge of my hood in one place because it was sticking up. Only after wondering "why was there so much red dust just then" did I notice the bare metal. That is how aggressive this is.
At this point, charge up your phone so you can continue taking pictures. I lacked a proper wall charger so improvisation had to be done.
Now that most of the worst of the damage has been beaten into submission and my paint looks like a cheap 80s sci-fi movie effect it's time to move onto stage 2. Stage 2 consists of a variable speed dual-action buffer with a foam pad and Meguiar's Paint Reconditioning Cream D151. I used a heavy pressure and low speed to spread the cream around and work it into the paint and then slowly upped the speed as I went, spending 15 minutes or so on each 2 square foot section.
After the second stage things were looking up. A majority of the swirls were gone, all the hologramming was gone, and I was feeling good. More time spent on the second stage probably would have been able to get even more of the swirls out of the paint but it was nearing midnight at this point and still triple-digit heat and high humidity making me resemble Dwayne Johnson's perpetually baby-oiled-up body in Fast and Furious.
Except, you know, less muscles. I was almost as shiny as the car and dripping sweat onto the buffer wasn't resulting in a super fun time.
There is some light scratching that shows up in direct sunlight. Overall, though, the improvement is drastic.
The big takeaway here is that with 6 hours of work I have managed to go from considering a full respray of the car to being fairly satisfied with the appearance of my car. The hood will likely require a respray, as well as some spot touch-ups of areas where the paint has peeled and where rust repair is necessary for a full respray has been held off for a while longer yet.
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Ever wonder what all that paperwork is when you rent a car? Chances are one of those papers is an indemnification agreement. This is basically a promise you will not sue the rental company. An affidavit and indemnification agreement is a special type of indemnification agreement. It is used to protect not only rental companies, but also corporate shareholders.
An affidavit is a signed sworn statement and the signer is called the "affiant" or "depondent." To formalize the affidavit, it should be signed in front of an official, such as a notary public. An affidavit and Indemnification agreement is a signed statement in which the affiant agrees to indemnify the holder of the agreement.
To indemnify someone means to compensate him. Therefore, an indemnification agreement involves a promise of compensation. It also implies a release from responsibility. When you sign an indemnification agreement to rent a car, you are agreeing not to sue the renter for damage that happens to you because of the rental. You also agree the renter is not responsible for damage you do to others with the car.
An affidavit and indemnification agreement is more formal than the agreement you sign when renting a car. It is most commonly used by companies to protect their shareholders and board members. These agreements state the company indemnifies and absolves these individuals from liability. Therefore, a client suing the company may not sue individual shareholders for their personal wealth.
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The Chronic Complex Disease Epidemic
Event Details
Program Description
This is a clinically oriented presentation exploring the causes leading to the explosive rise of chronic diseases. Before you can understand how to address such diseases, the history of a series of events leading up to such disease must be understood. Physiological, societal, iatrogenic and infectious causes of chronic disease will be discussed and nutritional support strategies will be presented.
Goals & Objectives
• Understand what differentiates chronic complex disease from other disease states
• Pathogenesis of chronic complex diseases from the perspective of current vs past lifestyles and the influence of modern society on the development of chronic complex disease
• The gastrointestinal tract, its anatomy and physiology with respect to proper digestion, assimilation and elimination
Program Topics
• The dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract and its pathogenesis, the consequences of the breakdown of the tight junctions, leaky gut, and autoimmune disease.
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and nutritional support for gastrointestinal dysfunction
• General care and health maintenance
• The American health care system - Iatrogenic disease as a cause of human suffering
• Cardiovascular disease - pathophysiology, cause and support
• Autoimmune disease - pathophysiology, cause and support
• Cancer - pathophysiology, cause and support
• Mental illness - pathophysiology, cause and support


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This summer, follow @CCDSIPS on Instagram for pics of your favorite bars, your favorite drinks and people telling us how #EverySipHasAStory!
Enjoy summer in the city. Wednesdays, June 5 - August 28, from 5-7 pm, participating bars and restaurants are offering $6 cocktails, $5 wine, $4 beer and half-priced appetizers.


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In 2010, people in Poland spent over 2 billion PLN (about US$700 million) for esoteric services. There are about forty million people living in Poland, which means that the average citizen (including newborns and the elderly) spent over 50 PLN (US$17) on these services. In the past eighteen years the most spectacular nationwide charity event (The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity) collected less than 400 million PLN (US$130 million). Let's hear it again: in the past eighteen years we have donated about 20 percent of the money we spend every year on fairies, talismans, voodoos, curses, and exorcisms. In 2010 (the best year for Polish charity), we were able to donate 43 million PLN to improve early cancer diagnosis in children. That's forty-six times less than the money Polish people have thrown away for fortune tellers. This comparison quite effectively shows the preferences and beliefs of an average Pole. After the years of communism, when all signs of "spirituality" were strictly controlled or even repressed by the government, Polish people have used their freedom to provide themselves the "care" of homeopaths, chiropractors, fortune tellers, wizards, radiesthesists, bioenergy therapists, and other tricksters.
What's even worse is that Polish universities do not protect themselves from this pseudoscience. Medicine and pharmacy students are offered courses on homeopathy and alternative medicine. Pedagogical studies are teaching educational kinesiology or the Doman Delacato patterning method. Even renowned universities include neurolinguistic programming (NLP), Bert Hellinger's family constellation therapy, and Carl Simonton's "treatment" for cancer (and many more questionable therapies) in their psychology curriculums. Polish scientists rarely protest against such practices. This is the reason we have founded the Polish Sceptics Club (PSC)––an organization focused on informing the public about the real value of pseudoscientific claims, promoting proper scientific knowledge, and guarding against pseudoscientific practices (particularly in medicine and psychology).
Our club officially came into existence in 2010, but our members have a lot of experience and have extensive achievements and merits in the realm of revealing pseudoscientific claims. Andrzej Gregosiewicz from the Medical University of Lublin is the "godfather" of the anti-homeopathic movement in Poland. In 2006 he lost a lawsuit with Boiron (a French manufacturer of homeopathic products) after he criticized Oscillococcinum (a popular "treatment" for common cold and flu). Two years later the district court in Warsaw rejected the case of the Polish Chamber of Commerce "Polish Pharmacy," whose president claimed that professor Gregosiewicz's publicity lead to a significant decrease in medical professionals "specializing" in homeopathy. This verdict was a precedent in a war with homeopathy: a single medical practitioner won a lawsuit in court against multimillion-dollar homeopathy manufacturers. For over ten years Gregosiewicz has published numerous peer-reviewed papers on homeopathy and other alternative "therapies." Due to his activities the sales of homeopathic products recently dropped about 25 percent.
Debunking of pseudoscience in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy is the main activity of Tomasz Witkowski, a science writer. One of his most spectacular actions was the publication of a pseudoscientific paper popularizing nonexistant psychotherapy in a popular psychological journal. Detailed description of this hoax, its purpose, and the nationwide discussion that arose in Poland after his Sokal-style hoax can be found in the article Psychological Sokal-Style Hoax published in 2010 in The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice (Vol. 8: 1, 50–60).
Another important event initialized by Witkowski was an Open Letter in Defense of Reason addressed to the Polish government and protesting against including among government lists of legal occupations such "proficiencies" as astrologist, fortune teller, bioenergy therapist, reflexologist, and dowser, among others. This campaign was supported by over five thousand people, mostly scientists, and lead to numerous public discussions; it was described in Skeptical Inquirer (34, 2010).
Witkowski's books also incite emotional debated among psychologists, therapists, and teachers. His book Forbidden Psychology. Between Charlatanry and Science was the first Polish book ever to discuss the problem of pseudoscientific abuses in psychology. The second part of this popular book is about to be published.
Maciej Zatonski is known for debunking unscientific therapies and claims in clinical medicine. He is a lecturer at Medical University of Wroclaw and is actively involved in encouraging people to trust in scientifically proven therapies rather than fairies, myths, and tricksters. He is a leader in public understanding of science in Poland and is highly engaged lecturer in this field. His struggle to clean up medical curricula from obsolete or bogus therapies was recently noted by the Polish Academy of Sciences. Zatonski is also known for promoting evolution and evolutionary sciences.
Before PSC was officially founded, we protested together against numerous absurdities in public spaces in Poland and were highly engaged in the popularizing of science and reason. One event widely covered in the Polish media was An Open Letter against the Spread of Pseudoscience, sent to the rector of the University of Opole. The authorities of the University allowed for the organization of a commercial event and a lecture with self-proclaimed healer Georg E. Ashkar, who claimed to "cure" 100 percent of all cases of cancer, AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma—for a fee, of course. We have protested against organizing such events at public universities and against funding of public universities by pseudoscientific tricksters.
We have actively engaged in the actions of other European skeptical organizations during the fourteenth European Sceptics Congress in Budapest in 2010. Witkowski prepared a lecture entitled "Fashionable nonsense still in fashion" and Zatonski presented his speech, "Medicine––art, science or craft?"
Shortly after the Polish Sceptics Club was founded we organized the 10:23 Campaign in Poland in two major academic centers in Warsaw and Wroclaw. The first public overdose of homeopathic "medicines" was widely discussed in national media. After a few weeks the media was still writing critically about homeopathy. This was probably the first time in Polish history when the attention of the general public was focused on fake treatments.
In less than a year after creation of PSC we have managed to set up a "new tradition": monthly meetings in the Falanster bookstore café in Wroclaw. During those meetings we organize lectures promoting science and critical thinking and debunking myths and pseudoscientific claims in psychology, medicine, and other areas of knowledge. The meetings are open to the general public and everyone is welcome to join the lectures and participate in open discussions. The meetings start in the late afternoon and sometimes the discussions end very late at night. They are becoming increasingly more popular among citizens of Wroclaw and are a thorn in a side of those making a living by tricking their customers into pseudoscientific claims and treatments.
We have also started to prepare an online version of a dictionary of various therapies. It is an attempt to collect, systematize, and describe various therapies and psychotherapies in single place on the web. Many people from Poland have volunteered to work on the project. Therefore we hope to offer to the public a complete source of knowledge that could prove useful when choosing a therapy or rehabilitation technique.
The latest idea that we are currently trying to launch is a large-scale media campaign entitled "Psychology is Science, not Witchcraft." We would like to continuously be able to focus public attention on numerous false beliefs and scientific absurdity in psychology. In the spring of 2012 we will concentrate our efforts on presenting the real values (or actually the lack of them) in projective tests in psychological diagnosis––especially in the opinions prepared for Polish courts and jurisdiction. Students, scientists, and lecturers from five major universities have already engaged in our project. We believe that soon others will follow as well.
The above-mentioned brief examples of our work were chosen from our most spectacular activities. Our plans still require a lot of work and discipline to make them a real success. Most members of PSC spend their time working with patients and students and chatting with their friends and relatives, which creates strong foundations for critical thinking every day. The biggest obstacle we face is conformity and ignorance of a large part of the academic world and a very strong support for pseudoscience that has rooted deeply into Polish soil.


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Toronto Star Columnist 'Wishes' Conservative Michelle Malkin Were Shot
Want to see left-wing social activism gone wild?
Take a look at some of the views coming from Antonia Zerbisias, columnist for the Toronto Star's Living section. Zerbisias, posted on her Twitter site she wished renown conservative Michelle Malkin were shot.
"Forget the Marxists. I wish the marksmen would take @MichelleMalkin. I'm thinking Dick Cheney. He's such a great shot," Zerbisias wrote on the social-networking site Twitter.
Zerbisias has trumpeted her left-wing stance on women's issues over the past year, taking hard line positions on abortion.
Aside from questioning former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol Palin's decision to choose not to have an abortion for political reasons, Zerbisias once criticized abstinence as a form of birth control.
"Abstinence kills babies," Zerbisias wrote June 6, 2008. "Every time an egg leaves the ovary, travels down the fallopian highway and is not fertilized, a potential baby goes down the toilet. Of course, I am kidding – yet technically correct."
Zerbisias has even accused the Catholic Church of contributing to the death of thousands of women for its stance on the sanctity of life.
"Every year, 500,000 women die in childbirth, mostly because they have no choice, no contraception, and no access to reproductive medicine," Zerbisias wrote in her March 11 column. "Thanks to the dictates of the
These types of sensational statements are par for the course for Zerbisias. Her Twitter bio describes her as "Toronto Star Columnist, blogger, girl reporter, professional feminista." According to her online Toronto Star bio, she makes a living off of this.
"Antonia Zerbisias, columnist for the Toronto Star's Living section, has been telling people what she thinks ever since she could open her mouth," the bio said. "Her opinionating career dates back to Grade 9 when a cartoon commentary on a teacher resulted in her suspension from high school. The principal sent her home with a note calling her 'rude, obstreperous and bold.' Her parents were neither amused, nor surprised. Once she was punished for being that way. Now she makes it pay."


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Today Hon Patrick Faber also spoke on the Auditor General's findings in particular those that dealt with the Ministry of Education. The Minister also expressed disappointment, but on the content which the Auditor General reports.
Honourable Patrick Faber - Minister of Education, Youth and Sports
"I am disappointed in the fact that the Auditor General and her team or whoever the team was, went in to the ministry to do an audit I think it is the tertiary unit of the ministry that deals with the scholarships and when they found certain things they said well, Mr. CEO could you answer to these things, now the way I understand it but I may be completely wrong but I don't think so that once you get in there and you are doing an audit and you find certain things you give the entity an opportunity to respond; it may be misinterpretation, it may be a misunderstanding and once that response is given you factor that into whatever report you will put out. Well, from what I've seen dealing with the portion of the ministry of education the questions that they raised even though the ministry provided a response which is tack on as a kind of an annex in the report, just this is the ministry's response, nobody bothered to go and addressed those concerns and to say that these concerns were valid or not valid in the report itself and this is for me very distressing because this reports calls people's name and they put people there who are, good people who are productive people and you drag people through the muds suggesting that there could be some kind of impropriety when that is not the case, so my ministry certainly stands fully prepared once people get into the details and to talk about the issues there, I encourage to those to get a hold of the Audit Report to look at the response from the CEO that is attached."
Following Friday's tabling of the report, it will be submitted for review before the Public Accounts Committee at a later date. The PAC is chaired by Opposition member Hon. Julius Espat.
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This Supermodel-Favorite Diet Can Unintentionally Lead to Weight Gain
By Julie Ricevuto |
Victoria's Secret models are known for their toned, muscular bodies, but it's not only genetics they have to thank for that, a strict diet and a vigorous exercise regimen are vital for their physique as well. But contrary to popular belief, those slender and ultra-toned figures aren't achieved using the one diet most of us assume models love—the juice cleanse.
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In case you're unfamiliar with juice cleanses, they're essentially a diet where the participant only consumes liquids that are made from fruits and vegetables for a short period of time. The diet promises detoxification and a jumpstart to weight loss, but that's not always the case. According to Victoria's Secret personal trainer, Justin Gelband (who works with models like Miranda Kerr and Karlie Kloss), this diet is one of the worst things you can do if you're looking to shed some pounds. In fact, Gelband claims that some of his model clients had tried a juice cleanse and ended up gaining weight instead.
"At Fashion Week, some models went on a juice diet and didn't tell me," Gelband told Business Insider. "Not one lost weight, some actually gained weight. That got me in big trouble."
While it might seem surprising that a diet consisting of only liquids could cause weight gain, it actually makes a lot of sense. Celebrity nutritionist, Kelly LeVeque, explained why in a recent interview with Byrdie: "When you're juicing, you're loading your body with sugar—primarily fructose (i.e. sugar). Fructose turns to fat faster than any other form of carbohydrate."
The takeaway? Skip the juice cleanse altogether and choose a diet that focuses on foods that are known to be healthy (think leafy greens and lean proteins). You'll see much better results in the long term, and as a bonus, you'll even avoid the crankiness that usually accompanies juicing.


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The Marketplace is a new venture by The Montessori Company dedicated
to helping Montessori artisans showcase and sell their products.
Our vendors share our love for beautiful environments and we are
delighted to make their work available to guides and parents everywhere.
Join us in creating a marketplace completely dedicated to the Montessori world. Enjoy browsing and please recommend Montessori vendors that may be interested in collaborating! We'll be introducing the first few vendors over the coming weeks.
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LARGE PURPLE POSY MOTHER'S DAY CARDMichelle Mospens
PAINTERLY POSY in purple
Wish mom a "Happy Mother's Day" with our watercolor flowers card featuring hand-painted floral blooms in lavender purples, mauve and green hues. 100% original art by artist Michelle Mospens. Proudly printed and handmade in our Ohio, USA studio.
– One card
– Front printed with flowers and "Happy Mother's Day"
– Original brush calligraphy
– Hand painted opalescent sparkle
– Blank interior
– Size: A7, folded card 5″w x 7″h
– Printed full color
– Thick cover stock
– Light purple envelope


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Senior figures from all parties have condemned the move with some likening the "alarming" proposals to the behaviour of despotic states such as Iran and North Korea.
Under the plans "closed material" will be allowed to be heard in secret in civil courts if it is deemed to have the potential to "damage the public interest".
Security services support the significant extension as they feel in the past they have been unable to defend themselves properly in open court for fear of disclosing sensitive intelligence.
Yesterday, Conservative MP David Davis, the former shadow home secretary, said the Government's plans should "appal all those who value our traditional civil liberties".
He added: "If these proposals become law, closed material procedures would be legal not just in terrorism cases, but in any civil case where the government claims 'sensitive information' is involved.
"Evidence heard in secret cannot be challenged. Inconsistencies cannot be spotted. Witnesses cannot be cross-examined."
Last night it was reported that an influential committee of MPs and peers – which will question Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke on the issue next week – is preparing to issue a "highly critical" report of the draft legislation.
Mr Clarke is anxious to prevent a recurrence of the multi-million-pound compensation payments to 15 former inmates at Guantánamo Bay in 2011 and will defend the Government's Green Paper proposals when he faces Parliament's joint committee on human rights next week.
Senior Liberal Democrat Baroness Ludford, the party's European justice and human rights spokesman, told the Daily Mail: "This appears to be a recipe for coverups of wrongdoing.
"Of course there may be occasions when there is a need to protect sources and national security, but the scope of this appears to be huge. It is a potentially massive breach of the right to fairness in civil cases and inquests.
"I am bemused that Ken Clarke has agreed to front this operation, which could do serious damage to Britain's reputation around the world."
Writing in the Daily Mail, Mr Davis referred to the deaths of teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993 and Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes following the 7/7 bombings as examples of inquests that may fall under the new legislation.
He said: "Just think of the consequences if this secret justice were extended to, say, police inquests.
"In the last 15 years these inquests have proved hugely important. The 1999 Macpherson inquiry into Stephen Lawrence's death revealed institutional racism within the Metropolitan Police.
"The 2005 de Menezes inquiry exposed the serious communication failures which led to police shooting an innocent Brazilian seven times in the head after mistaking him for a suicide bomber."


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Middle East Airlines is the national airline of Lebanon, based in the city of Beirut at Rafic Hariri International Airport. It is responsible for connecting Lebanon and other Middle East countries to the rest of the continents.
Middle East Airlines' aircraft fly to international destinations across the globe, touching every continent. It is a member of the Sky Team Alliance and is known for its luxurious services stemming from Lebanese culture and hospitality.
An extensive network of Middle East Airlines routes emerge from the main hub at Beirut. Direct flights are available for all major Middle East cities like Amman, Baghdad, Cairo, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Medina, Jeddah, Dubai, Kuwait, etc. European destinations like Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Paris, Brussels etc can also be reached by direct flights from Beirut. Code-sharing flights to Africa, North America and Australia are available.
The Middle East Airlines fleet consists of the most modern aircraft in the world, designed with a sophisticated and spacious cabin. The Airbus aircraft types comprise A330-200s, A321-200s and A320-200s.
In-flight services include showcasing of latest movies for entertainment. FM radio is also available to listen to music from a wide set of genres.
Different meals are served depending on the time of departure. Special meals with specific requirements, like diabetic-friendly meals, reduced fat meals, reduced salt meals, low-cholesterol meals and infant meals, are also made available on demand.
Lounges at the airports provide facilities for the passengers to relax before boarding the flight. They are well-equipped with Internet facility, fax machines and telephones. They also have an entertainment and amusement section with Playstations for kids along with duty-free shops.
The Middle East Airlines baggage allowance policy varies from 30 to 40 kgs for Economy Class and 60 to 70 kgs for Business Class, depending on the destination. In terms of pieces, 1 piece of 23 kgs is allowed for Economy Class and 3 pieces of 23 kgs each for Business Class.
In carry-on baggage, one piece, not exceeding 10 kgs with dimensions of 56cm x 40cm x 25 cm, is allowed.
Luggage policies differ for frequent flyers. To view complete details on baggage policies, please click here
Cleartrip allows you to make your Middle East Airline bookings with ease. The website is very interactive and easy to use and understand. For checking your Middle East Airline Flight status, you will be asked to enter your flight details or route details for the same.
Cleartrip also has websites present in Oman, Qatar, Kuwiat, Bahrain. If you are interested in more information, then check out: Middle East Airlines Oman; Middle East Airlines Qatar; Middle East Airlines Kuwait; Middle East Airlines Bahrain.


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The Can Opener Collection is the first collection to receive a site-specific documentation of a person (besides myself) interacting with an object. The owner of a luncheonette agreed to be filmed using his table mounted can opener. This clip extends the context of this collection not only with an industrial style can opener, but also with the documentation of someone else's knowledge of operating it. Documenting this performance needed to be completed in a timely manner and organized to fulfill the collections pre-existing characteristics.
Loose planning and communication tended to help realize the documentation experience. This planning began with a sketch of the placement layout of the person, the object, written notation of the physical activity involved, and the documenting equipment. The sketch is the image attached to this post. Of course, equipment (camera and lights) is a priority, but a white background was also mandatory to be consistent with the collection's focus of the social interactions between people and objects. By showing previous clips of the Can Opener Collection to the luncheonette owner, it was communicated that there was a need for a white background in order to block out the overall luncheonette environment. The can opener is mounted on a wooden cutting table and a white background does not need to extend onto the table since this is part of the objects features.
The other features that needed to be considered were the activity of the interaction. I had the basic understanding of how the can opener functioned in the initial conversation about the documentation. The sketch only presents the first act of the interaction, which is breaking the seal of the can. The vertical motion of the handle of the can opener being raised and then lowered with force on the can needed a wider perspective than what I usually document from my intimate studio table set-up. After the seal is broken on the can, the handle folds over and becomes the crank that spins the can to open it. A test shot of the height of the handle being raised and the proper distance for the camera visibly showed the white paper background was at the right height and documentation could begin.
The performance and documentation went smoothly. The video clip visually represents the context of the Can Opener Collection. That is of the tangible work from a table mounted can opener opening a can, along with the intangible work of the luncheonette owner's knowledge of the process to use the tool to open the lid of a can.
To view the clip and the May 2012 Recent Additions of the Can Opener Collection please visit the website.


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The Scottish Parliament's Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment (RACCE) Committee is seeking views on the whole of part 2 and the element of part 1, as it relates to the Committee's remit, that places a duty on stakeholders in respect of sustainable economic growth of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill.
The Bill was introduced by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Parliament on 27 March 2013. The Bill aims to enable provision to be made for the purpose of promoting regulatory consistency; to enable provision to be made, and to make provision, as respects regulatory activities, and offences, relating to the environment; to make provision about regulatory functions relating to marine licensing, planning and street traders' licences; and for connected purposes. A copy of the Bill and accompanying documents can be found at:
The RACCE Committee is examining part 2 of the Bill relating to environmental regulation along with the element of part 1, as it relates to the RACCE Committee's remit, that places a duty on stakeholders in respect of sustainable economic growth. Any written submissions in relation to these matters should therefore be directed to the RACCE Committee.
The Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee is examining parts 1,3 and 4 of the Bill relating to regulatory functions, miscellaneous and general provisions and therefore any written submission on these parts of the Bill should be submitted to that Committee. The Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee Committee's call for written evidence on these provisions can be found at:
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Responses should address all or any of the following points in turn—
How to submit written evidence
You may wish to respond to any or all of the points above. Evidence should be reasonably brief and typewritten in Word format (normally no more than 4-6 sides of A4 in total).
The deadline for receipt of written submissions is Monday 20 May 2013. Owing to the timescale normally required for the processing and analysis of evidence, late submissions will only be accepted with the advance agreement of the clerk.
The Committee prefers to receive written submissions electronically. These should be sent to:
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You may also send a hard copy of written submissions to:
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Scottish Parliament
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We welcome written evidence in any language.
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For details about the RACCE Committee's work on the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill please contact Alison Wilson, Assistant Clerk, 0131 348 5242.
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Global Drone Regulations Database Launched
Geneva, 15 December 2016 – FSD and partners announce the launch of a new repository of global drone regulations. The database includes summaries of national laws of more than 100 countries with the aim to help better inform drone pilots and stakeholders. In the ongoing effort to document the rapidly changing regulatory landscape, CTA, the New America Foundation, the Humanitarian UAV Network, senseFly, Parrot, FSD and EU Humanitarian Aid have joined forces to make this resource available. Volunteers are encouraged to help further improve its contents by signing up and suggesting edits.
The database can be accessed at www.droneregulations.info.


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Can you daisy chain thunderbolt 2 drives?
I have a drive with two ports that has another drive with two ports connected and that second drive again another drive. In short: daisy chained drives (one is used as Time Machine drive). All their own power brick). This works fine now, but will the adapter also allow this daisy chain? So one thunderbolt 2 drive will get the adapter and there it will have daisy chained Thunderbolt 2 drives.
Will this work as it works now?
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i tried this with the new Macbook Pro15" w/ touch bar this weekend and 2x Drobo 5D's
doens't work.
Had to return it, going to buy a refurb 2015 Macbook Pro15 instead
- Answered by Matthew C from Toronto
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I don't have two Thunderbolt 2 devices, but I have used the following chain:
Startech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter -> OWC Thunderbolt 2 dock -> Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter -> AKiTiO Thunder3 Duo Pro -> Startech Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort adapter.
There is a positive review (dated Dec 2, 2016) in the Apple Store from a person using the Adapter with multiple Thunderbolt 2 drives and displays together.
- Answered by Joseph V from Fort Langley
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Cancer………. The Big C……… Something that has touched each and every one of us, at some time or another. Sometimes we don't even know about some battles which are going on all around us. It was true of the 2017 event.
So those of you who know all about The Welsh Xtrem know that we are the only 4×4 multi discipline event in the UK and I believe Europe which is totally run by a group of volunteers and 100{fa839cdb591a39ce2f0ab645b8e396e3dd83aaf7903157a02736469c31cda528} of the proceeds are donated to worthy causes each year. We are fortunate to work alongside some of the biggest events within Europe. This is important as it is not always about raising money, it's about raising awareness and profiles of the causes which we work with. The Welsh Xtrem 2018 will be the 6th edition of the event and has the makings of being the best yet.
How do we choose our worthy causes? Each year is different we like to look for something local to where the event is being held so that we can get involved with and invite the local community to get involved in what we do. This is a win win all round. usually the charity or worthy cause is chosen by someone within our organising team as they are all local to the event. In some cases these causes have meant something personally to one of the team. 2018 is different and without question the decision for which cause to support in 2018 came in unanimously.
Nick Anderson. You almost don't need to say more, we all know who he is, and for myself and all the Welsh Xtrem we can't thank him enough. His company was the first official sponsor to back myself and help me start the Welsh Xtrem, Nick has also competed at and supported every event since. Above all of this Nick is our friend, he is a friend to a lot of us who are part of the event whether its staff, marshals or competitors. During the 2017 event in March we found out that Nick had been diagnosed with T2 Squamos Cell Carsonoma (Tongue Cancer). For us it is now about looking after our own.
For those of you reading this who might never have been to an event like ours needs to understand that it's not just an event. The Welsh Xtrem is proud to be part of a community. The of-road family we belong to is just amazing. So to be able to do something which supports such a valued member just makes 2018 all the more important to us all.
Local to Nick and a charity he has several links to is Ark Cancer Centre Charity and it gives me and my team great pleasure in announcing them as one of our 2018 worthy causes.
Why are Ark fundraising?
Nick said: "A much-needed cancer treatment centre is to be built by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in north Hampshire, integrating conventional and supportive cancer care for local people. Everything will be provided under one roof in an uplifting environment that will enhance the care and support that is given.
Ark Cancer Centre Charity is raising £5 million towards the cancer treatment centre. This exciting project is a major opportunity for everyone involved to create a centre of excellence that will benefit so many people in the locality."
For more information please visit www.arkcancercharity.org.uk
Please do join us in making the 2018 Welsh Xtrem the biggest and best it can be. Mr Anderson this one's for you. Congratulations on your recovery and we are pleased to have you with us in the 4×4 family for a long time to come.
Jason "Nobby" Morgan
And all the team from The Welsh Xtrem 2018


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London Cleaning House offers a detailed deep cleaning house services that includes everything in a routine service and more. The service is designed to perfectly clean once a year when "spring cleaning" or when moving in to a new home and you want everything sanitized and sparkling. Deep cleaning will bring your home up to a high shining perfection and will stop you from wasting time and cleaning up every now and then when the time let you do so. A deep cleaning will get your home "ready to show" for company or letting agent if you are planning to rent or sell it.
Our deep cleaning service is serious, heavy duty, detailed deep house cleaning from top to bottom. Deep cleaning can be done on your house, office, apartment or just specific areas from your dwelling. Deep cleaning includes all of the regular cleaning plus cleaning that is paid attention to the detail.
Seeing as a major clean up often deep cleaning happens once a year, take advantage of the tidy state of affairs and treat your house to a deep clean, doing the jobs that always get put off until next month. That means wiping down the sofa, windowsills, shower curtain and bin, polishing furniture and dusting ornaments, washing lace curtains and cushion covers and cleaning and dusting skirting boards.


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Are you thinking of starting a business or new to business?
Register now for this free event run by ATO staff.
Come along and learn about:
• Business structures – which is best for you
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• Business life cycles - why they're important
• Help and more information - where to go when you need it
• Networking with other new business owners in your area
We will show you online tools and resources that can help you and you'll have the chance to ask questions.
There is a dedicated Employer essentials free workshop so employer obligations are not covered in this event.
Please bring a pen and your smartphone or tablet. After the event we will send you a short online survey – we value your feedback and suggestions.
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Christ The King Sweet Corn Festival 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk & Kid's Fun Runin United States at Christ the King Parish
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|5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk Information
The 5K route will begin and end on SW 7th Street between Porter and Wall Ave. Participants will run/walk through southside neighborhoods towards Fleur Drive and back.
The 1 mile event will start out with the 5K participants and turn back at .5 miles.
The Fun Run is for kids ages 4-10. Separate races will be held for different age groups. Races will begin and end on SW 7th Street between Payton and Porter Ave.
5K and 1 Mile will begin at 9am
Kid's Fun Run will begin at approximately 10am
Christ the King Parish
5711 SW 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50315
All runners will receive a t-shirt, coupons for free food at the Sweet Corn Festival and other goodies.
|Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
Friday, August 26th from 5-7 p.m. & Saturday, August 27th from 7:00 - 8:30 AM
Race Day Registration is available from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Top 3 Male and Female Finishers will receive a cash prize (1st - $50, 2nd - $25 and 3rd - $10)
For event related questions please click on the "Contact the Organizers" button on the left hand side of this page.
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Garden Critters
These garden critters are all hand made in the USA with local products. Each handmade piece is cut out of 16 gauge steel and comes in two finishes. One finish is the true patina that ends up with a rainbow sheen and is recommended for indoor use only. The second finish is a powder coating finish that is available in 8 vibrant colors (red, orange, lime, kelly green, teal, blue, purple and silver) and can be used indoors or outdoors. Bring a part of the southwest home today!


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Arctic Dew Quenching Aqua Serum 30ml
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Tehokosteuttava Seerumi 30ml is rated out of 5 by 41.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Patricia1 from Just what I need! Love this product. Please don't stop making it! Bought it when I visited a friend in Helsinki and I don't regret it for a second. My skin is very dry, and at times, in the winter, I get dry patches. This helps me with that. Very light weight and just like someone before me said, it can easily be layered with other moisturizers! (I personally use Body Shop's aloe day cream). Works wonders. In the summers I can even go without extra daycream. Thanks for this product, Lumene! Keep it coming!
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At SAR, our businesses work in concert to drive human progress. We try to set the pace of innovation, embrace the opportunities of the emerging world and help to solve its challenges. We re-imagine the way technology blends into everyday life to create new opportunities and new experiences. Explore our businesses to learn how we use our resources, determination and ingenuity to meet complex challenges.
The SAR Group continues to innovate
Brands: Livguard Mobile Accessories and Livguard Digital Voltage Stabilizers
Website: livguard.com
Livguard Mobile Accessories :
With India's fast growing telecom network, rapidly expanding subscriber base and increasing use of smart phones and mobile internet, the mobile accessory segment is a huge market waiting to be tapped. The Group has invested in establishing a state-of-art manufacturing facility in Himachal Pradesh for mobile batteries, power banks and chargers in accordance with the fast evolving technology. The products are high on performance and low on maintenance and affordable to people from all walks of life.
Livguard Digital Voltage Stabilizers :
In today's digital world, nearly every aspect of our life depends upon an electrical device. Whether an equipment is at home or office, it needs clean and consistent power to operate reliably. In India, the power supply industry has been under pressure to bridge the gap between the supply and demand. Amidst rapid industrialisation and urbanization, the SAR Group has tried to take care of the often unstable power supply, the voltage dips, surges and power cuts fluctuations, arising due to the huge mismatch in demand and supply by providing a complete range of state-of-the-art digital voltage stabilizers.
Brands: Livguard, Livfast
Website: livguard.com, livfast.in
The classic automotive batteries have remarkably evolved to keep up with the demand for greater efficiency. Today, next-generation battery technology is designed and built for performance in extreme operating environments for the new generation automobiles. Working with the new game changing battery chemistries has become inevitable.
There has been a growing interest in investments to carry out R&D activities in this sector, which have resulted in some encouraging breakthroughs. There have been perceptible changes in the product landscape, besides increasing market demand. It is estimated that the battery replacement market alone accounts for nearly 80% of the entire automotive batteries market. The global automotive battery market is projected to cross USD 42.6 billion by 2019. SAR group is focused on updated technology and market assessments of the growing field of energy storage for advanced automotive applications.
Our state-of-the-art R&D center has designed and developed, Livguard and Livfast our new range of rugged batteries for long lasting, high power and trouble free performance.
Brands: Livpure
Website: livpurewater.com
The water purifier industry market in India is worth Rs 4,000 crore per annum, growing by 25 per cent year on year. The primary driver for this growth is the increasing awareness about drinking untreated water and its after effects. Even now, the industry is in the early stages of development. The market penetration is still just 6-7%. There is headroom for another 93%. We at SAR group, not only view this as a potential business opportunity but also a strong means to contribute to the society, we are readying for the inflection point when growth will be rapid.
The air purifier market will be the next RO. In the early 1990s, most Indians living in urban areas switched from tap water to purified water. Similarly, the air purifier market is rapidly evolving and getting organised. The market is in its nascent stage and is anticipated to grow rapidly on account of continuous degradation of air quality, increasing awareness about air purifiers, inclination towards lifestyle oriented products coupled with rising health consciousness among consumers. Our brand of air purifier filters the air freeing it from dust, pollen, mould, dander and tobacco smoke. These appliances are usually spotted at hospitals and hotels to keep a tab over indoor air pollution and provide healthy breathing to the patients and clients. We at SAR are exploring ways to make it more affordable to the masses.
Brands: Livgreen
India, with its shortage of power, always seeks alternate sources of energy. SAR Group, with its strong R&D has entered the field to create fuel from waste. The technologies aim at producing fuel pellets from all kinds of waste. These fuel pellets can be used as an alternative for coal. The group is also looking at generating energy from different kinds of waste using gasifier technology. This model has the potential to create captive power plants for use by industry, commercial establishments and community projects.
Brands: Tez by Luminous
Website: livguard.com
At SAR, we drive value from the core – inverter batteries and home UPS. We continue to excel doing what we're good at and make changes that render the core of the business more efficient, sustainable and profitable. Our Distribution Channel is the backbone of our business. A pan-India distributor network and channel partners spanning across 2000 distributors and 40,000 retailers, built over years of growing together along with a well-planned strategy and services.


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Now You See Me (2013, directed by Louis Leterrier) is candy. It's a caper movie about magicians, which is a high concept that says everything about the film. They say that a Hollywood pitch needs to be forty words or less. This movies pitch is only six words. That must have appealed to the suits. It appeals to me, a bit. I've been watching a lot of heavy films in the last month and a half, so candy is not something at which I turn up my nose. Not at all.
The plot of Now You See Me finds a quartet of street magicians recruited by a mysterious benefactor who forges them into an act called "The Four Horsemen." None of them know who their benefactor is, but they're all intrigued and a year later, they make their debut in Vegas. Their first show culminates in a bank heist. The bank in question is in France, but the Four Horsemen contrive to rob it by magic from the stage in Las Vegas. A convenient alibi, given that the bank really is robbed. This stunt makes the Four Horsemen instant celebrities and the world, and the FBI and Interpol, await their next show. Meanwhile, the cop on the case is one Dylan Rhodes, who is none to happy to be pulled off his regular assignment for something he regards as frivolous. He's even less enamoured of being teamed with French Interpol agent Alma Dray. During the initial interrogation of the Four Horsement, the magicians rub Rhodes the wrong way, and he vows to beat them even though he knows nothing about magic. Professional debunker Thaddeus Bradley approaches Dray and Rhodes to provide that expertise and he shows them how the bank heist was done. The trail of the Horsemen takes everyone to Vegas, where the quartet turn on their financier, Arthur Tressler, by draining his bank account to pay the members of the audience, all hand-picked as victims of Hurricane Katrina who got no relief from Tressler's insurance company. It becomes immediately clear to Rhodes and Dray that the Four Horsemen are enacting some kind of vendetta. Catching them before they can complete that vendetta is another matter. The trail leads them to New York....
Now You See Me is all plot. Character development? Subtext? Mise en scene? That's all for other movies. This is a movie whose cinematic anima is a mad rush from plot point to plot point without really stopping to look at the characters it has. This is kind of a shame, because this is a movie chock full of really good actors. The Four Horsemen, played respectively by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco are set up as the protagonists in the elaborate pre-credit sequence that brings them together, but afterward, they're mostly ciphers, with hastily sketched personalities. They're off-stage for huge chunks of the film. In another film they would be the villains, but this film indulges in a bit of sleight of hand when it comes to coding its heroes and villains. The characters chasing the Four Horsemen fare somewhat better, and it's one of the film's more amusing conceits that they correspond to the Four Horsemen: three men, one woman. The central character is Rhodes, played by Mark Ruffalo as a gruff movie cop, while Dray is played by Mélanie Laurent as the exasperated partner. The big guns play Bradley and Tressler: Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine, respectively. Given that these are the characters who get the most screen time, they're the ones who are developed, though I'm using the word, "developed," very loosely. The characters, like the events of the film, are also plot points, and the movie muddies its narrative by calling into question the motives of all of the chasers. It also muddies the narrative by adopting the ostensible form of a buddy cop movie. In some ways, this is a wunza movie ("One's a tough cop from the FBI. One's Frenchwoman trying to prove herself in a male-dominated profession."). Sometimes, it overplays this, but it almost has to given the way the film ends.
I hesitate to call this a puzzle film, because a puzzle presupposes the ability of the audience to piece everything together, and in this regard, the clues littering the film are useless, because the film withholds certain information until the exegesis at the end. Oh, there are minor mysteries that can be solved, but this is one of those films where the plot points are markers for the clever revelations at the end of the film rather than actual, useful clues. Once the identity of the Four Horsemens' mysterious recruiter is revealed, there's nothing for the film to do but explain its tricks. And explain them it does, even the most improbable of them. In doing so, it robs the audience of a little bit of the magic. There's no mystery here in the broader sense of the word. Even though it demonizes its debunker (and I wonder what James Randi thinks of this film, given that Bradley is a thinly-veiled jab at him), it goes to pains to debunk itself.
Cinematically, this is a hyperactive film: the camera careens through its set piece while the whole is edited at a brisk pace (though, it must be said, not so fast as to obscure anything). Anything that isn't narrative is cheerfully thrown over the side. I can't even say that this isn't fun to watch, because it totally is. It understands the value of razzle dazzle, which is appropriate given its subject matter. It's got a Vegas stage act in it, after all. I'm not even sure if it matters that we don't get to know any of the characters, because taking the time to actually show the relationship between Jesse Eisenberg's character and Isla Fisher's--who we are told but not shown that they are ex lovers--would detract from its overall aesthetic. I'm not going to grouse about the film's choices along these lines, because ultimately, they're excressences that would only drag in the slipstream. To some extent, I appreciate the economy of this film. It's stripped down and highly polished, a machine of a movie. A mechanistic movie. A movie that didn't really satisfy me in spite of my desire for candy. I love pop cinema as much as anyone (you are free to mock me for this statement, but it's true), and this is totally pop cinema so I should probably like it better than I do. But it's pop cinema as product rather than pop cinema as gleeful entertainment. There's an inherent cynicism in such a thing. Still, I never tuned out of it. It knows how to string the audience along, which is why it was a surprise hit. There's a crude art to that, it's true, one that eludes a lot of films that are otherwise better than this one.
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