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Standing Your Ground Against Police Harassment While Open Carrying
This is as good of an example as you can get of asserting your rights. Pete is no stranger to filming police and this is the second video of his used by Cop Block. The first was confronting Arlington police officers about parking their cruiser illegally, which Cop Block is still waiting to hear the outcome of that investigation. Pete's decisions to go to his girlfriends aid, film the police, open carry a firearm, refuse to produce ID and to walk away from the police, without satisfying their request, were all perfectly legal acts.
Though you don't ever have to talk to the police, Pete has an educational background in law enforcement, along with a great knowledge of open carry laws. Therefore, while he still talked to the police and provided them with information, above and beyond what's legally required, he did so with caution. Stating things like, "yes, I have an ID but am I legally required to show you?" When told he was legally required to (a lie) Pete would ask if the officers could show him that statue which states such? Pete does this because the police are legally allowed to lie to you, which they did several times in this video, but Pete counters that by asking questions to the officers which would force them to back up their lies. As you can see they were unable to do that. After talking with them for a few minutes Pete stated he was going to leave and why, then slowly backed away.
They didn't follow him after that and he never had to produce his government issued ID. There really was no wrong doings by the police officers in this video (other than the harassment and lying) as they seemed to be stumped by Pete's actions. Though they have typical cop syndrome of 'if you have nothing to hide why don't you just give us what we ask for and/or do what we say.' You'd think that with all the police training and on the job experiences they would of quickly came to the conclusion that felons don't walk up to cops openly displaying not only a firearm but a camera too. Do these cops think that Pete is going to film his last five minutes of freedom, if he were a felon? I highly doubt it and I'm speaking from the perspective of a felon (as I'm a victim of the drug war).
So what can be learned from this video? A lot, but the two biggest things to me are how Pete always keeps his cool and doesn't get in a shouting match with the officers. He doesn't try to impress them with a bunch of legal rambling that would make him seem like 'a know it all.' He lets the officers speak and then replies giving as little information as possible in a calm cool collected manner. The second is how Pete counters questions with questions. In most cases, unless driving or suspected of criminal activity, you're not required legally to produce ID when asked to by an officer. Cops phrase it as a request, may I see your ID? Which isn't them telling you to produced it but merely a request to. Sometimes when asked if you legally have to show them they lie and say yes because they can lie. Therefore instead of just handing it over ask them, 'Am I legally required to do so?" If they say yes then ask to see the law. If you start to feel uncomfortable remember at any point you can simply stop talking to them. State that unless you're under arrest you're just going to go on your way, like Pete does here. Leaving the cops dumbfounded.
Cop Block is hoping to get more videos like this. So the next time you see a cop stopping somebody outside your home or down the street grab your camera. Film them, even if there seems to be nothing going on. Most likely the cop will ask you why you were filming the stop? I tell the police that I'm filming to hold everyone (including myself) accountable. We need to make this the norm as it's a crucial method to holding officers accountable for their actions.
If you can't film the police sharing Cop Block's website and social networks is just as helpful.


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They simply refuse to disappear.
Weeks after they reportedly crashed a Suberbowl suite at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, TMZ is now reporting that the gruesome twosome known as Tareq and Michaele Salahi have signed up for Celebrity Rehab.
Yes, sources connected to the show confirm to TMZ that the Salahis, stars of the Real Housewives of DC, alongside some others have signed on for Celebrity Rehab season 5.
Other "celebs" joining the Salahis? Michael Lohan – daddy to troubled actress Lindsay Lohan, Bai Ling – Z list actress, Jeremy Jackson – former Baywatch actor, and Dwight "Doc" Gooden – former pitcher for the NY Mets.
A new report by TMZ also reveals that Lindsay Lohan is livid that her embarrassment of a father has signed up to do the show.
Lindsay was reportedly "shocked and upset" to hear the news, telling friends she's worried he'll embarrass the family. Sources add that Lindsay is most upset that her dad, Michael, began taping the show without giving her a heads up. She is also adamant she will NEVER make an appearance on the show.
As for the Salahis, no word yet on their supposed addiction. Michaele did reveal a while back that she had multiple sclerosis, so feel free to try to determine which drug or alcohol goes best with the BS MS.
UPDATE: VH1 has confirmed the cast today and Tareq will not be a part of the show though Michaele will be. Below is part of the official press release –
"This season will follow Michael Lohan (celebrity dad), Michaele Salahi (The Real Housewives of DC), Amy Fisher ("Long Island Lolita"), Bai Ling (The Crow) and Jeremy Jackson (Baywatch) on their quest for sobriety. Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew is slated to premiere early summer on VH1."
While Michaele is the one actually doing the rehab, it is safe to assume Tareq will crash the show at some point during the season to help support his wife's fame addiction.

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Photographer Sharon Stewart on the acequia tradition
This April, as the communal irrigation ditches known as acequias run with spring melt and farmers carve new furrows into their fields, many northern New Mexico villages will celebrate their annual homecoming. This is the time of the limpia –– the cleaning of the acequia, when water-rights holders and their families gather to haul rocks, dig mud and clear brush, honoring a tradition so old that its followers can only guess at its roots. In some villages, the tradition has died out as young people move to cities in search of employment and the elderly pass on. But in El Cerrito, a small agrarian community on the Pecos River 60 miles southeast of Santa Fe, more people come home to attend the limpia every year.
El Cerrito has been photographer Sharon Stewart's creative ground for two decades. Now based in Chacon, N.M., Stewart grew up among canals and pump houses in southern Texas. Her great-grandfather was a photographer, and her father a water district attorney. She earned a degree in economics at the University of Texas, and after an uninspired fling with business school, helped found the Houston Center for Photography. Her work has been featured in galleries across the United States and in Europe.
Selected images from Stewart's El Cerrito portfolio, El Agua es la Vida, are part of Earth Now: American Photographers and the Environment, an exhibition that features Ansel Adams and Eliot Porter along with contemporary artists like Stewart, for whom landscape photography has evolved into a wider genre -- one that explores the human cultural connection with the American landscape. Earth Now opens at the New Mexico Museum of Art on April 8 and will run through Oct. 9.
High Country News: You say acequias are the Southwest's oldest water systems -- so old, in fact, that the villagers don't really remember their origin. Where does this tradition come from, or is it a mystery?
Sharon Stewart: When the Spanish settled here, the first two things they established were the church and the water system: Faith and water, if you will. They learned these irrigation techniques from the Moors who occupied Spain for 700 years, and before that the tradition came across Northern Africa from the Indus River Valley, which is modern-day Pakistan.
So the acequias are likely a confluence of our indigenous American arid farming techniques and those brought by the Spanish conquistadores. In Tucson, several years ago, they discovered traces of an irrigation system that dated back to 1200 B.C. In El Cerrito, though, you could say it's still somewhat of a mystery. We have a long oral tradition in northern New Mexico, but there was no word passed along -- nothing like, "My great-great-great-grandfather Luis established the water system."
High Country News: It has a supernatural or spiritual element, as you say -- the merging of faith with water.
Sharon Stewart: When I ask the people of El Cerrito why they think this village survived when others have not, they'll look me straight in the eye and say, "The water." The people care so much for the acequias that they'll put aside their usual tussles -- fence lines moved, or water taken when it's not someone's turn -- to work together on the ditch. It's deep culture, deep ritual.
High Country News: Tell me about the limpia ritual.
Sharon Stewart: The mayordomo -- the person elected to oversee the care of the ditch -- will walk the acequia to see if there are any problems. Then he or she will turn off the head gate at the diversion dam, let the ditch dry out and make marks in the ditch, 33 inches in length. Between each mark is a tarea, a task. On the morning of the limpia, people will line up in the ditch and choose who they're going to work with -- who will be on their left, and who on their right. They have shovels and picks and shears, and they set to work cleaning their tarea. If you come across a difficult spot -- say a muskrat has burrowed through and there's a hole to repair, or a big rock has tumbled down the hill into the ditch -- people will help. Men will come with sledgehammers to break up rocks, lift them out. Then when you're finished in the back, you walk to the front and take the next tarea. It's a beautiful, continuous line.
High Country News: And people come home from far away for this day?
Sharon Stewart: In the early '70s, it would take a few men every weekend of a month to clean the ditch. Now there are so many people drawn to El Cerrito each spring that you might have 55. They can finish in half a day. Then there's a meal, music and dancing. Lots of people go back and forth between houses to catch up. It's really a celebration of the life of the village.
High Country News: Is the acequia tradition at risk?
Sharon Stewart: People who are part of the acequia culture view water as a communal resource, not a commodity. But there was a point in the late '90s when water speculators were coming in and buying rights. We are a very poor state, and people wanted the cash. But once you sell your water rights, they're forever separated from the land. So the New Mexico Acequia Association set up something called a water bank, where water rights would be held and responsibilities redistributed -- say, if Leo couldn't work on his portion of the ditch, his right would be taken care of by someone else who needed the water. That kept the land and water unified.
High Country News: All of your El Cerrito work is in black-and-white, gelatin silver.
Sharon Stewart: Yes. There's something very meditative about dropping in with a manual camera. I find that having to set the f-stop, the shutter speed, really quiets me. I get much more contemplative with the rhythm of observation.
High Country News: Your photographs are more focused and subtler than, say, earlier landscape prints featured in the same Earth Now exhibit.
Sharon Stewart: Want to talk about Ansel Adams?
High Country News: Sure.
Sharon Stewart: I think he served a great purpose in bringing people to understand the art of photography. His work was about the monumental and majestic. Then we had Eliot Porter, and his was a microcosmic view. He photographed leaves and birds and streams; he was on the ground and integrated. Then we had this period of photography that was about what man has done to the land, which is a bit of the tradition I came out of, although in my landscape work, I've always included people. The work I do is about the interrelationship of humans and our source, our ground note -- earth, air and water -- that nurtures the vessel of our spirit.
High Country News: So when you go into El Cerrito with your camera, what do you look for?
Sharon Stewart: As a photographer who works on very long-term projects, I am a storyteller. You look at that photo of the mayordomo, the people working, the dog, and the ditch's long line up to the canyon. One of my purposes when I photograph is to bring in as many elements as I can into an image's four sides to tell the story's complexity.
High Country News: You've photographed more than the limpia; you've been there in villagers' daily lives, and at religious rituals. After 20 years, they must be comfortable with you.
Sharon Stewart: They're used to being photographed. It's a source of pride. When I first went to El Cerrito, I didn't know its history. One of the old guys, the ancianos, looked at me and said, "Have you ever seen the book on El Cerrito?" And I said, "No." He said, "Well, I'll show you." So we shuffled down a little dirt road to an abandoned car and he pulls out some keys, opens the trunk, and that's where he's keeping the book. This was his library.
El Cerrito is very small now, about 14 people. It was once a thriving village back at the turn of the century. The USDA Bureau of Agricultural Economics funded a study to look at rural life in the United States in the late 1930s and sent a rural sociologist, agricultural economist, and photographer to El Cerrito to document the planting, irrigation -- these kinds of things. And that started a long procession of people coming to El Cerrito -- studying it, photographing it.
High Country News: Do you go back to the village often?
Sharon Stewart: I went back in November, and it was very interesting. The village was so quiet. As I walked around, I had my own memories of the place from having gone there for so many years --those echoes of memory. It kind of surprised me. I was like, I really have a relationship with this village -- and not only of looking in and asking people about their lives, but of my own.


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Ethiopia's military chief was shot to death by his bodyguard amid a failed coup attempt against a regional government north of the capital, Addis Ababa, the prime minister said Sunday.
The abortive coup Saturday in the Amhara region was led by a high-ranking military officer and others in the armed forces, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who addressed the nation on state TV at 2 a.m. while wearing fatigues.
The soldiers attacked a building where a meeting of regional officials was taking place, said Nigussu Tilahun, a spokesman for the prime minister. The regional governor and an adviser were killed, while the attorney general was wounded, he said.
Not long after afterward, army chief Gen. Seare Mekonnen who assassinated at his home in Addis Ababa, and a retired army general visiting him was also killed, the spokesman said.
"There is a link between the two attacks," Nigussu said without elaborating.
The attack in Bahir Dar, the capital of Amhara, was led by a renegade brigadier who had recently been pardoned by the prime minister after being jailed by the previous government, authorities said. Most of the perpetrators were captured, and others were being hunted down, the spokesman said.
The brigadier remained at large, according to two officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
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Addis Ababa was peaceful on Sunday as soldiers stood guard in Meskel Square and set up roadblocks throughout the city. Ethiopia's internet appeared to be shut down.
The attempted coup was the latest challenge to Abiy, who was elected last year.
The 42-year-old Abiy has captured the imagination of many with his political and economic reforms, including the surprise acceptance of a peace agreement with Eritrea, the opening of major state-owned sectors to private investment and the release of thousands of prisoners, including opposition figures once sentenced to death.
Last June, a grenade meant for Abiy wounded many people at a big rally. Nine police officials were arrested, state media reported. In October, rebellious soldiers protested over pay and invaded Abiy's office, but the prime minister was able to defuse the situation.
Ethiopia is a key regional ally of the U.S. in the restive Horn of Africa region.
Tibor Nagy, U.S. assistant secretary of state for Africa, said the latest violence was a "shock, but it could have turned out so much worse," adding: "Thankfully Prime Minister Abiy escaped this attempt, because there are many, many more people in Ethiopia who support his reforms than those who are opposed to them."
Speaking in South Africa, Nagy said "there are vestiges of the old regime" who are opposed to Abiy.
"I wish I could say that this is will be the last of these attempts, but no one can be certain," Nagy said.
In Addis Ababa, politicians and government officials went to the home of the slain army chief to offer condolences to his family.
AP journalist Andrew Meldrum contributed.


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The carpal bone ossify aka turn into bone aka magically become visible on an x-ray in a predictable order.
The easiest way to remember is that it starts at the capitate (smack dab in the middle) and then goes in a ulnarly-directed spiral. I was going to say "clockwise" or "counter-clockwise" but that would depend on which side of which hand you were looking at. So capitate, followed by hamate and then down to triquetrum and so on. Except for the pisiform, being a sesamoid bone it gets left behind and only develops years later.
- Capitate: 1-3 months
- Hamate: 2-4 months
- Distal radius: 1 year
- Triquetrum: 2-3 years
- Lunate: 2-4 years
- Scaphoid: 4-6 years
- Trapezium: 4-6 years
- Trapezoid: 4-6 years
- Distal ulna: 5-6 years
- Pisiform: 8-12 years
I included the distal radius and distal ulna in there for good measure.
I know I could have been fancier with changing the length of the metacarpals or their growth plates, but it was more fun to make the animated gif.


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We won! We won! Yes, that was repetitive. But only because we won two awards. First: Berlinagenten has won the 2018 Luxury Travel Guide Award for "Tour Guide of the Year – Germany"! Each year LTG's subscribers, hotel guests, travel agencies, and industry experts world wide vote on companies they feel are deserving of recognition. It seems our scheme to make people love Berlin (and us) is working out nicely! Now we're crossing our fingers that we'll attend the Global LTG Awards in London next year. With a little luck, we'll take home the global award like we did in 2016, when our Gastro-Rallye concept won the award for "Culinary Experience of the Year".
Secondly – we were awarded "Tour Company of the Year 2018" by Travel & Hospitality Awards. The T&H Awards is a global awards programme appreciating hotels, travel companies, restaurants, wedding planners and spas – basically all sorts of companies that make your life a little more comfortable. Just like LTG Awards, at T&H subscribers, users and guests can vote for their favourite company. We're absolutely stoked by the love shown for Berlinagenten. You guys rock! You can learn more about LTG Awards here. More information about T&H Awards can be found here.


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After the negotiations were made, she undressed and revealed her amazing body. She had big juicy tits and a round luscious ass. She took a quick shower and came back in a hot lingerie outfit. It was not long until she was spread open and getting her pussy munched. She deep throated that cock and did a great job.She jumped on that dick and got her pussy pounded. Then, she grabbed his cock and stuffed it in her tight asshole. She loved playing with her pussy as she got her ass drilled. She got butter milk all over her magnificent body. The rent was paid.


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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia and three other Arab countries severed ties to Qatar on Monday and moved to cut off land, sea and air routes to the energy-rich nation that is home to a major U.S. military base, accusing it of supporting regional terror groups.
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates made no demands of Qatar as their decision plunged the international travel hub into chaos and ignited the biggest diplomatic crisis in the Gulf since the 1991 war against Iraq. The foreign minister for Libya's eastern-based government announced it would cut diplomatic relations with the country as well, and Al-Arabiya reported that the Maldives was making a similar move. Yemen's internationally recognized government, which no longer holds its capital and large portions of the country, cut relations with Qatar and said it supports the decision by the Saudi-led coalition to end Qatar's participation in the war on the Houthis there.
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Qatar, which will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is home to some 10,000 American troops, criticized the move as a "violation of its sovereignty." It long has denied supporting militant groups and described the crisis as being fueled by "absolute fabrications" stemming from a recent hack of its state-run news agency.
Saudi Arabia closed its land border with Qatar, through which the tiny Gulf nation imports most of its food, sparking a run on supermarkets. The four countries began withdrawing their diplomatic staff from Qatar as regional airlines announced they'd suspend service to its capital, Doha.
The move came just weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia and vowed to improve ties with both Riyadh and Cairo to combat regional terror groups and contain Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the move was rooted in longstanding differences and urged the parties to resolve them.
Saudi Arabia said it took the decision to cut diplomatic ties due to Qatar's "embrace of various terrorist and sectarian groups aimed at destabilizing the region" including the Muslim Brotherhood, al-Qaida, the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS) and groups supported by Iran in the kingdom's restive Eastern Province. Egypt's Foreign Ministry accused Qatar of taking an "antagonist approach" toward Cairo and said "all attempts to stop it from supporting terrorist groups failed."
The countries all ordered their citizens out of Qatar and gave Qataris abroad 14 days to return home to their peninsular nation, whose only land border is with Saudi Arabia. The countries also said they would eject Qatar's diplomats.
All the nations also said they planned to cut air and sea traffic. Doha-based satellite news network Al-Jazeera reported trucks carrying food had begun to line up on the Saudi side of the border, apparently stranded. The Qatar Stock Exchange fell more than 7 percent.
Qatar Airways, one of the region's major long-haul carriers that routinely flies through Saudi airspace, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Some of its flights were going through Iranian airspace Monday. Saudi Arabia said it would begin blocking all Qatari flights at midnight.
Qatar's Foreign Affairs Ministry said there was "no legitimate justification" for the countries' decision, though it vowed its citizens wouldn't be affected by it.
"The Qatari Government will take all necessary measures to ensure this and to thwart attempts to influence and harm the Qatari society and economy," it said.
#Qatar regrets the decision by #Saudi Arabia, the United Arab #Emirates and #Bahrain to sever relationshttps://t.co/jbYvp6BUqS pic.twitter.com/zTWuD4v7Q3
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Premier UAE airlines Etihad and Emirates announced they would suspend flights to Qatar, as did budget carriers Air Arabia and FlyDubai. Bahrain's Gulf Air and Saudia joined them.
Saudi Arabia also said Qatari troops would be pulled from the ongoing war in Yemen. Yemen's internationally-backed government, which no longer holds its capital and large portions of the country, also cut relations with Qatar, as did the Maldives. FIFA, international soccer's governing body, said it remained in regular contact with Qatar, declining to elaborate.
Qatar is home to the sprawling al-Udeid Air Base, which is home to the forward headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command. It wasn't clear if the decision would affect American military operations. Central Command officials and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In Sydney, Tillerson said he didn't believe the diplomatic crisis would affect the war against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.
"I think what we're witnessing is a growing list of disbelief in the countries for some time, and they've bubbled up to take action in order to have those differences addressed," he said. "We certainly would encourage the parties to sit down together and address these differences."
Before Monday, Qatar had appeared unperturbed by the growing tensions. On May 27, Qatar's ruling emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, called Iranian President Hasan Rouhani to congratulate him on his re-election.
The call was a clear, public rebuttal of Saudi Arabia's efforts to force Qatar to fall in line against the Shiite-ruled nation, which the Sunni kingdom sees as its No. 1 enemy and a threat to regional stability. Qatar shares a massive offshore gas field with Iran.
The crisis began in late May when Qatar alleged that hackers took over the site of its state-run news agency and published what it called fake comments from its ruling emir about Iran and Israel. Its Gulf Arab neighbors responded by blocking Qatari-based media, including Al-Jazeera.
Qatar long has faced criticism from its Arab neighbors over its support of Islamists. The chief worry among them is the Muslim Brotherhood, a Sunni Islamist political group opposed to monarchical rule.
Gulf countries led by Saudi Arabia fell out with Qatar over its backing of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, a Brotherhood member who was overthrown by the military in 2013. In March 2014, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain recalled their ambassadors from Qatar over the rift. Eight months later, they returned their ambassadors as Qatar forced some Brotherhood members to leave the country and quieted others.
Qatar denies funding of extremist groups. However, it remains a key patron of the Islamic Hamas movement, which rules the Gaza Strip. Western officials also have accused Qatar of allowing or even encouraging funding of Sunni extremists like al-Qaida's branch in Syria, once known as the Nusra Front.
Mr. Trump nevertheless met with Qatar's emir during the Saudi conference last month.
"We are friends, we've been friends now for a long time, haven't we?" Mr. Trump asked at the meeting. "Our relationship is extremely good."
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Awesome Canadian teenager makes graduation dress out of her math homeworkSunday, June 3rd, 2012
OMG! This is so cool! Kara Koskowich, a Canadian teenager, made her own graduation dress out her math homework! Check out CBC news for the full story here. Designed to look like "an explosion"! You know I love stories about girls and math, and this is one of my recent favorites!
When I was growing up, I loved making my own clothes and digging for amazing thrift store finds, but it never would have crossed my mind to create a graduation dress out of my actual homework. (Even though I went on to do things like go out dancing in college in a skirt made out of a reflective metallic poster.)
I thought it was interesting that Kara's best friend, who made her dress out of reused plastic bags, didn't get the same level of press as the math homework dress, even though her dress is clearly also awesome. I think it's because of that extra layer of poetic resonance of making a graduation dress literally out of the work you did in order to graduate.
In conclusion: way to go, Kara and best friend! I look forward to seeing what you create next!
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A child's first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable. Children are not born with a natural fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. Our office makes a special effort to use pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe each treatment. We want you and your child to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office. The more you and your child know about the first visit, the better you will feel.
Children should visit the dentist by their first birthday. It is important that your child's newly-erupted teeth (erupting at six to 12 months of age) receive proper dental care and benefit from proper oral hygiene habits right from the beginning.
Getting to know your teeth is fun!
Your child's first primary or baby teeth will begin to erupt between the ages of six and 12 months, and will continue to erupt until about age three. During this time, your child's gums may feel tender and sore. To help alleviate this discomfort, we recommend that you soothe the gums by rubbing a clean finger or a cool, wet cloth across them. You may also choose to make use of a teething ring. When your child has finished teething, you can expect a total of 20 primary teeth.
Your child's primary teeth are shed at various times throughout childhood, and their permanent teeth begin erupting at age six, and continue until age 21. Adults have 28 permanent teeth, 32 including wisdom teeth.
As your child's teeth erupt, be sure to examine them every two weeks, looking for lines and discoloration that may be caused by decay. Remember that sugary foods and liquids can attack a new tooth, so take care that your child brushes after feeding or eating. We recommend brushing four times a day for optimal oral hygiene: after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner, and at bedtime.
Brushing can be fun, and your child should brush as soon as the first tooth arrives. When a baby's tooth erupts, parents should brush the tooth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. For children younger than two, do not use fluoride toothpaste unless advised to do so by your dentist or other healthcare professional. We suggest reviewing proper tooth brushing procedures with your child.
Flossing is also a part of good oral hygiene habits, and your doctor will discuss with you the right time to start flossing. If you notice signs of decay, contact your dentist immediately.
Tooth decay is caused by sugars left in your mouth that turn into an acid which can break down your teeth. Children are at high risk for tooth decay for a simple reason, many children and adolescents do not practice regular, good oral hygiene habits. Proper brushing and flossing routines combined with regular dental visits help keep tooth decay away.
Your child should visit the dentist every six months for regular dental cleanings and checkups. We recommend fluoride treatments twice a year along with cleanings to keep teeth their strongest. Tooth sealants are also recommended because they "seal" the deep grooves in your child's teeth, preventing decay from forming in these hard-to-reach areas. Sealants last for several years, but will be monitored at your regular checkups.
Below are common questions and our answers about the best way to care for children's teeth.
We recommend that you make an appointment to see the dentist as soon as your child gets his first tooth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first.
All dental specialists (pediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and others) begin by completing dental school, then continue their education with several years of additional specialized training. During training in the field of pediatric dentistry, your doctor gained extensive knowledge and experience in treating infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric dentists enjoy working with children, and bring to each patient our expertise in childhood development and behavior. Because our office is geared toward young visitors, you'll find that our staff, as well as our office design, decorations, and activities all work together to provide an especially friendly and comfortable environment for children.
The first visit is usually short and simple. In most cases, we focus on getting to know your child and giving you some basic information about dental care. The doctor will check your child's teeth for placement and health, and will look for any potential problems with the gums and jaw. If necessary, we may do a bit of cleaning. We will also answer any questions you have about how to care for your child's teeth as they develop, and provide you with materials containing helpful tips that you can refer to at home.
The best preparation for your child's first visit to our office is maintaining a positive attitude. Children pick up on adults' apprehensions, and if you make negative comments about trips to the dentist you can be sure that your child will fear an unpleasant experience and act accordingly. Show your child the pictures of the office and staff on the website. Let your child know that it's important to keep his teeth and gums healthy, and that the doctor will help him do that. Remember that your dentist is specially trained to handle fears and anxiety, and our staff excels at putting children at ease during treatment.
We generally recommend scheduling checkups every six months. Depending on the circumstances of your child's oral health, we may recommend more frequent visits.
Although they don't last as long as permanent teeth, your child's first teeth play an important role in his development. While they're in place, these primary teeth help your little one speak, smile, and chew properly. They also hold space in the jaw for permanent teeth. If a child loses a tooth too early (due to damage or decay) nearby teeth may encroach on that space, which can result in crooked or misplaced permanent teeth. Also, your child's general health is affected by the oral health of the teeth and gums.
Even before your baby's first tooth appears, we recommend you clean his gums after feedings with a damp, soft washcloth. As soon as his first tooth appears, you can start using a toothbrush. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small head. You most likely can find a toothbrush designed for infants at your local drugstore.
Once your child has a few teeth, you can start using toothpaste on the brush. Use only a tiny amount for each cleaning, and be sure to choose toothpaste without fluoride for children under two, because too much fluoride can be dangerous for very young children. Always have your child rinse and spit out toothpaste after brushing, to begin a lifelong habit he'll need when he graduates to fluoride toothpaste. Children naturally want to swallow toothpaste after brushing, and swallowing too much fluoride toothpaste can cause teeth to stain. You should brush your child's teeth for him until he is ready to take on that responsibility himself, which usually happens by age six or seven.
Certain types of bacteria live in our mouths. When these bacteria come into contact with sugary foods left behind on our teeth after eating, acids are produced. These acids attack the enamel on the exterior of the teeth, eventually eating through the enamel and creating holes in the teeth, which we call cavities.
Be sure that your child brushes his teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Flossing daily is also important, because flossing can reach spots between the teeth that brushing can't. Check with your pediatric dentist about a fluoride supplement which helps tooth enamel become harder and more resistant to decay. Avoid sugary foods and drinks, limit snacking, and maintain a healthy diet. And finally, make regular appointments so that we can check the health of your child's teeth and provide professional cleanings.
Sealants cover the pits and fissures in teeth that are difficult to brush and therefore susceptible to decay. We recommend sealants as a safe, simple way to help your child avoid cavities, especially for molars, which are hardest to reach.
Even children's sports involve contact, and we recommend mouthguards for children active in sports. If your little one plays baseball, soccer, or other sports, ask us about having a custom-fitted mouthguard made to protect his teeth, lips, cheeks, and gums.
The large majority of children suck their thumbs or fingers as infants, and most grow out of it by the age of four, without causing any permanent damage to their teeth. If your child continues sucking after permanent teeth erupt, or if he sucks aggressively, let us know and we can check to see if any problems may arise from the habit.
We recommend taking X-rays around the age of two or three. The first set consists of simple pictures of the front upper and lower teeth, which familiarizes your child with the process. Once the baby teeth in back are touching one another, then regular (at least yearly) X-rays are recommended. Permanent teeth start coming in around age six, and X-rays help us make sure your child's teeth and jaw are healthy and properly aligned. If your child is at a high risk of dental problems, we may suggest having X-rays taken at an earlier age.


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A spin a on a traditional taco made with the flavors of the heart healthy salmon and a fruit salsa made of apples and cucumbers. This dish could be a nice refreshing meal for lunch or dinner.
Serves 4
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pound skinless wild Alaskan salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 corn tortillas
Kosher, salt to taste
1 Hass avocado, mashed
For the Apple-Cucumber Salsa:
1 Granny Smith apple—peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt, to taste
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lime juice. In another small bowl, combine the chipotle powder with the orange zest and sugar. Rub each piece of salmon with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and then with the chipotle–orange zest mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, toss the apple with the cucumber, onion and pepper. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, season with salt and set aside.
Wrap the tortillas in foil and bake for about 8 minutes, until they are softened and heated through.
Meanwhile, heat a grill pan. Season the salmon with salt and grill over high heat until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
Gently break each piece of salmon in half. Spread the mashed avocado on the warm tortillas and top with the salmon, Apple-Cucumber Salsa and the cabbage. Drizzle each taco with the lime mayonnaise and serve right away.


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DENVER -- The already injury-ravaged Cleveland Browns lost their two best playmakers in quarterback Brandon Weeden and running back Trent Richardson to injuries in their 34-12 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Weeden hurt his right shoulder when he was sacked by linebacker Von Miller in the third quarter and Richardson, a fellow rookie, hurt his left ankle when backup quarterback Colt McCoy fell into him in the final minute of the blowout.
McCoy was hit hard by safety Mike Adams just as he released a pass, and Richardson, who was in the backfield in pass protection, emerged from the pile hopping on his right foot as he made his way to the sideline. He was carted off the field after the game.
Richardson appeared to be in significant pain as he was helped back onto the cart after being examined in the X-ray room.
Reports out of Cleveland an hour after the game said Richardson left the stadium in a walking boot but said his ankle wasn't broken.
"I'll be all right. I'm fine," he said, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Browns coach Pat Shurmur said both players will be evaluated.
Richardson carried nine times for 53 yards but had just four carries after the Browns' first series, and having a franchise-type player in the game at the end of a blowout will certainly draw more scrutiny to Shurmur.
Weeden was knocked from the game in the third quarter when he couldn't avoid the heavy rush and went down hard. After walking off the field, the rookie slammed his helmet on the bench. Weeden was examined by trainers on the sideline and then taken into the locker room.
"I'm all right," Weeden said as he made his way to the shower.
He was replaced by McCoy, who completed his first pass of the season in the fourth quarter. McCoy later threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Greg Little to cut the Broncos' lead to 31-12.
Earlier in the game, Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown left with a concussion after colliding with Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley. Brown was trying to cover Demaryius Thomas over the middle of the field when he bumped into Stokley, who drew an offensive pass interference penalty.
Broncos cornerback Tracy Porter left with a concussion in the first quarter after playing just three snaps in the nickel defense in his first game since Oct. 7. Porter was banged up when he hit Josh Gordon after the Browns receiver caught a pass for a short gain.
Porter had been deactivated for the previous nine games after experiencing symptoms similar to those he had last summer that preceded a seizure.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.


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Members of the team assembled by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had been on standby in Cyprus since April, unable to enter Syria as Western governments accused President Bashar al-Assad's forces of chemical weapons attacks.
They were sent to Turkey this week and its head, Swedish scientist Ake Sellstrom, was meeting Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday, a senior Turkish official told Reuters.
The Syrian government and rebels fighting it have accused each other of using lethal chemical agents, including sarin gas, in the two-year-old conflict.
More than 100,000 people have been killed since fighting began in March 2011 in what is the longest and most violent of the recent Arab uprisings, according to the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Western governments have grown frustrated that the U.N. mission has been unable to make progress on investigating the claims, a diplomat told Reuters.
From Turkey, the team will be unable to gather soil samples or scientific evidence needed to prove chemical use, but could compile intelligence and interview or take blood samples from witnesses or victims of alleged attacks.
"As he cannot travel to Syria, Sellstrom visits countries like Turkey, France and Britain that have some information about possible use of chemical weapons in Syria," said the Turkish official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Sellstrom visited the Turkey-Syria border area and talked to officials who shared data on chemical weapons use, he said.
Syria is one of seven countries that has not joined the 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention but is believed to have significant stockpiles of undeclared chemical weapons, including mustard, sarin and VX nerve agents.
Assad's government has rejected as lies assertions by the United States, Britain, and France that its forces have used chemical weapons several times against Syrian citizens. It said the claims were an attempt to justify foreign military intervention.
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The U.S. Army is developing a battery to improve Soldiers' agility on the battlefield while meeting the demands of an increased power burden stemming from new networked electronic devices.
The Conformal Wearable Battery, or CWB, is flexible and integrates into a Soldier's body armor. It conforms to the body, which Army officials say is a significant upgrade to traditional batteries that are rectangular and bulky.
The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command,or RDECOM, and Program Executive Office Soldier have partnered to fulfill the requirements of today's networked Soldier with the CWB.
Developing a battery that fits seamlessly into a Soldier's uniform was one of the project's priorities, said Christopher Hurley, an electronics engineer who leads the battery development projects team at RDECOM's Communications-Electronics Research, Development, known as CERDEC, and Engineering Center.
"Our role is to develop smaller, lighter, cost-effective power sources," Hurley said. "Providing a wearable, ergonomic, comfortable footprint is key. [We took] that big, bulky battery and made it conformable and more comfortable to be worn by the Soldier."
The CWB provides more power, reduces the need for battery re-charging and spares, and serves as a single source of power for all worn electronic devices, Hurley said.
Hurley said the Army's standard batteries, the BA-2590 and BA-5590, were designed to be placed in battery boxes and large communication equipment and not to be worn by the Soldier to power his electronics.
The CWB, however, is made specifically to be worn within a tactical vest, said Steve Mapes, product director for Soldier Power within PEO Soldier's Project Manager Soldier Warrior.
"[The conformal battery] allows the Warfighter to share space with other equipment that he has to carry on his load carriage," Mapes said. "A traditional 2590 or 5590 does not share space on the body armor. It requires its own committed space on the load carriage.
"When you slip a conformal battery into the protective vest and over the [Small Arms Protective Insert] plate, it's virtually invisible and transparent to the Soldier. Now the Soldier can still hang his magazine, grenades or flashlight over the battery. The conformal battery allows the Soldier to share valuable, limited real estate."
Hurley and his fellow CERDEC engineers have developed six CWB prototypes since 2008. During each iteration, the goal has been to demonstrate a battery that is smaller, lighter, provides longer-lasting power and eliminates the need for a separate battery for each electronic device, he said.
"We look to reduce a Soldier's load with the number of batteries [Soldiers] carry and consolidate that into as few batteries as we can," Hurley explained. "The conformal battery is a centralized power source for all the things that a Soldier needs to carry — GPS, smartphone, radio, other electronics, (and) eliminate the extra batteries for each individual item."
"No longer do you need to carry extra radio or GPS batteries," he continued. "You only need to carry spares for the conformal battery."
CERDEC accomplishes these advancements through experimenting in the laboratory with different chemistry formulations that yield a high-energy, high-power battery that is safe, Hurley said. The target is a battery that enables 72 hours of continuous operation.
The Army's conventional batteries can no longer handle the power demands for worn devices such as Nett Warrior, a handheld tool that provides situational awareness and mission command capabilities, Mapes said.
These networked systems are always sending and receiving data, similar to leaving a cell phone on during a flight. They continuously search for a signal, which rapidly drains the battery.
"The introduction of 'Soldier in the network' brings with it an unprecedented level of capability and amount of power consumers that are worn on the individual warfighter," Mapes said. "You have a power burden that has never before been imposed upon Soldiers, particularly the small-unit leaders. The traditional power strategy for the individual warfighter was fast becoming impractical and irrelevant."
Mapes said the Defense Acquisition Challenge Program,or DAC, helped the Army accelerate the battery's progress and ultimately deliver them to Soldiers sooner. DAC provided a portion of the project's funding from 2010 to 2012.
"DAC allowed us to take samples earlier for testing and validation," Mapes said. "[We received] preliminary Soldier feedback so we could make some immediate improvements on the battery and get a more production-representative version out to the formations. We leveraged everything we could to accelerate tests, user feedback, exposure of the battery to the formation."
"Bottom line, we wouldn't have had the batteries available to go through these tests and get the Soldiers to use and evaluate them had it not been for these earlier efforts," Mapes continued.
The Department of Defense established DAC in 2003 in response to a Congressional mandate for a program that was innovative, flexible, competitive and affordable to integrate mature technologies into the acquisition cycle.
The Office of the Secretary of Defense Comparative Technology Office evaluates the proposals and selects candidates for funding. The RDECOM Global Technology Integration Team manages the program for the Army. DAC was funded through fiscal year 2012.
Hurley emphasized that working with an Army research, development and engineering center includes complete program management — development, prototyping, engineering support, in-house testing and evaluation.
"Not only do we have the expertise of developing batteries and other power sources, but we also understand how these come together in a Soldier network for something like Nett Warrior," Hurley said. "We understand the integration and how the battery marries up with the other Soldier-borne electronics.
"Our lab is different because we develop complete products. We do not develop a single component. We are a product-oriented organization."
PEO Soldier and CERDEC have taken the CWB to large Army demonstrations and exercises such as the C4ISR Network Modernization, Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment and Network Integration Evaluation. These tests allow the organizations to capture Soldiers' feedback that will shape future versions of the battery.
Mapes said the battery will make a significant improvement in Soldiers' missions.
"We have already realized gains in the area of Soldier load and reduction in the numbers and types of battery. I'm very encouraged by the feedback. I don't have to sell it. I find myself in the pleasant position of not having to convince Soldiers that they need this. They're requesting it. It's very gratifying," he said.
RDECOM is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command. AMC is the Army's premier provider of materiel readiness — technology, acquisition support, materiel development, logistics power projection, and sustainment — to the total force, across the spectrum of joint military operations. If a Soldier shoots it, drives it, flies it, wears it, eats it or communicates with it, AMC delivers it.


text: It's a demon buried deep within the French psyche – a demon which refuses to be exorcized. A word which brings shivers down the spine and strikes a fear into the heart of the country's football fans. In Rio de Janeiro, the ghosts of years past haunted France again – the "Angstgegner" returned. Germany, the "bogey team" as it is known in France, wrote another painful chapter into Les Bleus' World Cup history on Friday. A 1-0 victory secured Germany's place in the semifinals for a record fourth consecutive tournament. But unlike in 1982 and 1986, when Germany defeated the French in the last four on both occasions, this was not a battle of epic proportions. There was not the drama, nor the controversy – but the end result was the same. Mats Hummels' 12th-minute goal gave Germany a lead it never looked like relinquishing against a French side which flattered to deceive. In fact, it was almost an apologetic exit from Didier Deschamps' players – so disappointing after the team's encouraging performances in the group stage. At a tournament where there have been so many surprises, perhaps it was reassuring that there remains one constant. Germany, whether it plays to its maximum or just within itself, seems to always get the result it craves. Joachim Low's side will now face host nation Brazil – which beat Colombia – in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, while France returns home pondering what might have been. The tears flowed for those draped in blue – this was supposed to be the day where France finally gained revenge. Some 32 years may have passed since the two countries met at the 1982 World Cup, but the painful memories remain. At the time, France's World Cup hopes were in the balance with the game at 1-1 when Patrick Battiston ran on to meet Michel Platini's pass. Battiston was the overwhelming favorite to reach the ball first – and he did so, but as he approached, West Germany goalkeeper Toni Schumacher laid the Frenchman out cold with a brutal attack. Battiston, shorn of three teeth and suffering damaged vertebrae, left the field on a stretcher, his limp hand held by a shaken Platini – who feared his teammate might have even died. Schumacher stood tall – he wasn't red-carded, nor was he even cautioned. Instead, he saved two penalties in the shootout following a 3-3 draw as West Germany reached the final, before losing to Italy. It was an achievement which preserved his name in notoriety, even securing him top spot in a poll held by a French newspaper for the most hated German – a poll he won ahead of Adolf Hitler. While the incident may not register on the German consciousness, it was repeated endlessly on televisions in the buildup to Friday's contest. A game with a grudge – it's hardly a new experience for Germany, which appears to encounter such fixtures on a regular basis. Its experience at this level is undisputed – but a failure to win the World Cup in 24 years has not gone unnoticed. In 2002, Rudi Voller's team was defeated in the final by Brazil – since then there have been three consecutive semifinal defeats. For so long German football has been admired, but with success comes expectation and, in terms of triumphs, "Die Mannschaft" has failed to deliver. Perhaps this is the year where Low's side finally delivers. Criticized after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Algeria in the last 16 at Brazil 2014, Germany began brightly against France and made light of the flu virus which had swept through its camp. Just 12 minutes of the contest had elapsed when Hummels held off Raphael Varane to head home Toni Kroos' perfect delivery. Given the number of spectacular strikes witnessed at this World Cup, Hummels' effort was remarkable for its simplicity. France, temporarily dazed by conceding, began to assert itself with the impressive Mathieu Valbuena beginning to cause Germany problems. The diminutive midfielder, so influential in the group stage as France breezed through with ease, came close to forging an equalizer with 11 minutes of the first half remaining. Antoine Griezmann found space on the left and his pass allowed Valbuena to curl the ball towards goal only for Manuel Neuer to save and Karim Benzema to lash wildly at the rebound. Benzema, who scored three times in his opening two games, then went close before the interval as Hummels blocked the forward's close-range header. In 10 previous ties where it had trailed at halftime of a World Cup tie, France had lost on each and every occasion. But this French side has already overcome the odds. That it qualified for the tournament at all was somewhat of a surprise given its dreadful performance in the playoff tie. A 2-0 defeat by Ukraine in the first leg left Deschamps staring into the abyss – a misery only averted by a miraculous 3-0 victory in the return leg four days later. But a comeback against Germany, a team renowned for its ruthlessness and ability to dominate its opponents is a far more difficult proposition. Deschamps' decision to replace a defensive midfielder in Yohan Cabaye with striker Loic Remy signaled his side's intentions. His pace, in addition to the threat posed by Griezmann and Benzema, appeared to trouble a Germany defense which was never managed to give impression of being wholly convincing. But whenever France did manage to get in behind its opponents, Neuer provided a formidable presence, denying Blaise Matuidi from close range. As both teams began to suffer in the heat, the action moved from end to end, with Germany twice failing to put the result beyond doubt Then, with the contest entering its final throes, Benzema's effort – from a position where he would be expected to score – was palmed away by Neuer in almost nonchalant fashion. As the final whistle blew, heads fell, tears followed and French players were left with an all too familiar feeling – the "Angstgegner" had struck again. Read: Neymar injured in Brazil victory Read: How women are watching the World Cup


text: Got The Gas Paying Blues 87 Octane Gas - Don't Knock It Until You've Tried It.While none of the contents of this article are meant to replace your car manufacturer's recommendations or that of an expert mechanic, you just may be able to save some money on the high price of gas without noticing a decline in performance or fuel economy by using 87 Octane gas.According to a 2019 article by Car And Driver they tested the performance of 4 cars first by filling them with 87 Octane Gas then again using 93 Octane gas.2019 Honda CR-V2019 BMW MF Competition2019 Ford F-1502019 Dodge Charger R/TRead the full article here for all the details.Their bottom line was:"While Ford's EcoBoost F-150 stands out as an obvious exception, the Dodge Charger's numbers make for a tidy summary of our findings. If you buy fuel with an octane rating above the manufacturer's requirement, you're likely to feel it in your wallet more than the seat of your pants."What Causes Your Engine To Knock?Detonation knock is a noise you'll hear when the air-fuel mixture in the cylinders doesn't ignite properly. When this happens, it causes a pounding or rattling noise. The cause of this can be from using lower octane fuel than what is recommended for your engine, incorrect timing, or too much compression.What Do Octane Ratings Mean?The octane rating is a measure of how heat resistant a fuel is. This is so the fuel does not knock or ping when it is combusted. In other words, high-octane fuels are more resistant to pre-ignition and detonation.In the past cars without modern fuel injection systems needed higher octane fuel to prevent knocking but with today's technology, most cars can run on the lower 87 octane gas without any problem.Is There A Difference Between 87 & 93 Octane Gas?The actual fuel is the same but the refining process for higher octane fuel is more expensive. So, if you're looking to save a few bucks at the pump, 87 octane gas is the way to go. Just be sure to check with your car's manufacturer first to see if it is okay to use.Are You Driving Around With A Gas Guzzler?With the average price of regular gas hitting new record highs , now might be the time to consider getting rid of your gas guzzler.You might be surprised at how much money you can save by trading in your gas guzzler for a more fuel-efficient car.Check out our wide selection of cars that get great gas mileage, so you can drive further for less. 09/27/2023 in Care Care


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The casting call went out today via ActorsPages.org, and though the project description is listed as "PRIVATE," Pedeaston is the giveaway something GTA-related is in the making. In GTA IV, Pedeaston was arrested for molesting a child in Bali, Indonesia.
The rundown on characters that need to be voiced includes:
Matthew (18-25 Male, United States) A liberal young male who believes in a conspiracy made by republicans to undermine America.
Jose (30-40 Male, United States) A white creepy man who thinks that technology is a poison against the wilderness.
James Pedeaston (40-45 Male, United States) A man-boy love activist who just got released from an Indonesian prison.
Samantha (20-25 Female, United States) A young female obsessed with sex parties, always dreaming of being a Hollywood celebrity.
Anthony (10-15 Male, United States) A young, fast-talking boy fighting for the right of young boys to drink alcohol and have sex.
Sharkey says: Sounds like Pedeaston will have some colorful callers to his radio show. There is really no doubt GTA V is in the works, the question is when Rockstar will be ready to officially unveil it. With this most recent news, it appears an E3 announcement could be in the making.


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Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Game Changers
50 comments:
Hmmm you are right but then let's hope that we can manage innovation without loosing our mind....ReplyDelete
I agree with Francesca- I do hope we can move forward with items to help us without going crazy over said items.ReplyDelete
Did I read correctly & you said IPhone 4S has disappeared from the Hong Kong market???? Is this because there are other devices doing the same functions? I myself do not want a IPhone4S simply because I'm not a technological type person.
Great post!! You always make me THINK!!! THANKS!
I agree with Francesca too. Hope the innovation and its pace is not going to have some drastic consequences that cannot be foreseen just now.ReplyDelete
we have transformed, transforming and certainly we will transform :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:11 PM
So true - life is all about change. Hopefully, change for the better.ReplyDelete
True....phenomenal changes. And change is the only constant.ReplyDelete
The world is becoming smaller and smaller with all the technical assistance funds.ReplyDelete
Hope things will change for better.
Happy week to you:-)
Is iPhone that much of a necessity? Never knew!ReplyDelete
Agree With U Mr.Bhatia. Hope this will all change for good. Great post. Thanks for visiting my space.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:35 AM
:) I was so excited when we had bought our first color TV, now it's all about plasma, HD, 3D...games are changing rather quick now a days :)ReplyDelete
I loved this article Rahul Ji...
@ Francesca-Absolutely! To remain firmly rooted to ground is always a must!ReplyDelete
@ Anjuli- Yes 'move forward' is the word!Iphone 4 S has disappeared due demand outstripping supply not that any other phone can match in performance!
@Rachna-Innovation is the hallmark of progress! Only those who strive make the diference in quality of life!
@ Deepak- Agree totally! Thanks..
@ Lady Fi- Yes its all about change!
@ Alka- You have succinctly summarized that change is a constant!Thanks a lot..
@ Spiderdama- I too wish that it makes a better world!
@ Kusum- Iphone has such great features that it has taken the world by storm!In India more than 50% population is yet to have a basic phone! So it all depends on need!
@ Christy- Welcome to my blog! Thanks for liking!
@ Chintan-Yes we have all seen the world changing before our eyes! Thanks alot for your liking!
First of all I have to say that your writing is always so informative to me! I feel like I'm reading an article from a pro- journalist :-)ReplyDelete
I kind of wish the changes would slow down. There was a time in history, like you mentioned, where change evolved at a smaller pace.
Now it seems like we don't have ample time to appreciate the new 'toy' we have just purchased. The next model, that will supersede it, is already on it's way! Why did we bother buying the first one? He he.
Wonderful reading, as always, dear Rahul :-)
Interesting read and very informative..Takes me back to my dads first scooter .. So true change is only constant.. Hope its for good .. Love the way u write :DReplyDelete
I found this a very interesting read, firstly because you educated me on some vehicle history (a topic I am not versed in) and secondly regarding the 'game changers'. I actually would have preferred to live in a time when things were much more simple and wholesome. I find that these these people are too obsessed with material things. And as much as technology is a step forward, it also has its downfallsReplyDelete
I agree and just when we think that this is the max that can be done, a new technology emerges and surprises us :)ReplyDelete
I second Spiderma .. and they've turned iPhone into a necessity if nothing else. Strange.ReplyDelete
@ Princesa Fiona-Thanks for all the generous praise:)Yes, the sweeping change of technology are here to stay,sometimes to our discomfort:(ReplyDelete
@ Single Girl- Thanks! It is always good to relate with others and it gives a feel of striking the right chord:)
@ Sam- So sweet of you for that comment! Obsession with material things is something I too hate:)
@ Purvi- Yes, that is how it is! By the time you get something the next model has just hit the scene:)
@ Crystal- Aayushi, your nice comment crossed while I replied others:) True, I phone is not a necessity but the fact is that there is a market where people crave for it! I am not promoting Apple Iphone in anyway! It was a mere example of being a game changer in the cluttered world of mobile phones:)ReplyDelete
Gone are the days when new innovations and technologies did not rain on us making us cherish them and look forward to the next one. Today things are changing so fast that a hand-me-down phone or laptop is still new as the owner has changed his or hers!ReplyDelete
I agree with Francesca. I hope the change that is inevitable is change for the better.ReplyDelete
Yes the times are definitely changing. But sometimes, I miss the old days... when life was simpler :-)ReplyDelete
Change is the only thing constant in life, Rahul. Bajaj scooter, brought back memories of my Dad and older cousins riding it :)ReplyDelete
Love this post :)Reminds me of dad's scooter those days and I still remember when we got out colour TV.Very true that things are changing so fast..and things become obsolete within one year! It is getting tough to catch up with new technology..But I do miss the good ol' days when people had to wait to get something new in technology :)ReplyDelete
@ Zephyr- Welcome to my blog! Am honored with your gracious presence!ReplyDelete
You are right, the owners of new gizmos change with new models at the drop of hat!Strange are the ways of the world!!
@ Ria- Yes we all hope that the changes will be for the good of man kind!However, every coin has two sides:)
@ Agnes- Yes the old world charm is becoming rarer! One has to go back to old towns in India to reconnect!!
@ Rachna- When you make such a comment, it gives me goose bumps:)Reliving the happy past is the best way to maintain the cheer !
@ Natasha- Welcome to my blog! I am very happy that I could connect in a small way and stir up some happy memories! Your sweet comment made this effort worthwhile:)
The changes are coming faster, day by day! Hope most of them are for the good of humans and nature!ReplyDelete
So true Sandhya!Thanks for your nice comment..ReplyDelete
True !I also remember this quote now ,You must welcome change as the rule but not as your ruler. ~Denis Waitley.ReplyDelete
@ Kavita- Thanks for your comment and the lovely quoteReplyDelete
So true! Great post.ReplyDelete
Have a nice day always.
very well said Sir...ReplyDelete
Yes it is amazing how technology takes over life. I owned a maruti as I finished college.ReplyDelete
@ Kalai- Nice to see you back!Thanks for liking:)ReplyDelete
@ PAPS- Thanks for your nice comment and following my blog!You made my day:)
Thanks a ton ,Eden!Have a wonderful week ahead!ReplyDelete
It is good. Love this post. We all embrace change but I really wish the innovation wont rack our minds but help us..ReplyDelete
@ Very right Megha, innovations should only make our lives better!ReplyDelete
have a nice evening!ReplyDelete
Thanks Francesca!ReplyDelete
Tomorrow's luxury will soon become today's necessity, which will evetually turn into yesterday's obsolete!! That's how fast technology is improving..ReplyDeleteReplies
Those are prophetic words!:)Delete
bajaj chetak ke liye 7 years ka waiting time!! baprebaap!!ReplyDelete
very interesting article since you brought in so many examples into it. game changers indeed
liked the way you ended on a positive note "lets enjoy the ride" many take a cynical note of technical advancements
Sujatha, one thing is for sure that the onslaught of technology will overtake any political or other debates to have/ not have them! They will be there for us and it is for us to decide how to best use them or otherwise!ReplyDelete
Yes Ashwini, we are living in the best time ever since the human beings evolved, without ever realizing it!ReplyDeleteReplies
very true ..lets enjoy as long we can get the benefit ..rest every thing has its own pros n cons ..so not indulging into that,,Delete
every person here is tech smart .. n computer literate ..
I guess its an smart era!
Yes agree with you Harman!ReplyDelete
Yes I remember the waiting, for the scooter, the car, times have changed so much and so much for the better. People are living longer, with the help of medicines, and many spectacular things have happened in such a short period. I totally agree with you, that, we must enjoy, and celebrate the evolution, and not crib about the negative side of these rapid discoveries.ReplyDeleteReplies
Rama! So nice that at least you know of all those things and relatively hard times which most of the GenX takes for granted! I see them as blessings and nothing less:)Delete
Excellent narrative on the changes and development on industry and technology basis. What u said is indeed true at last and we need to handle these with sense and not alone with knowledge.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks a lot Jeevan!Agree with what you sayDelete
I also remember those Bajaj Chetak days!! And you write very well! Keep it up :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Giribala! Would endeavor to write well:)Delete


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Is this election really about nothing? Democrats might like to think so, but it's not.
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Second is the question of competence. The list of disasters is long, highlighted by the Obamacare rollout, the Veterans Affairs scandal and the pratfalls of the once-lionized Secret Service. Beyond mere incompetence is government intrusiveness and corruption, as in the overreach of national security surveillance and IRS targeting of politically disfavored advocacy groups.
Ebola has crystallized the collapse of trust in state authorities. The overstated assurances, the ever-changing protocols, the startling contradictions — the Army quarantines soldiers returning from West Africa while the White House denounces governors who did precisely the same with returning health care workers — have undermined government in general, this government in particular.
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But there's a third factor contributing to the nation's deepening anxiety — a sense of helplessness and confusion abroad as, in the delicate phrase of our secretary of defense, "the world is exploding all over."
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Fourth, don't buy a samsung HDD! I did as they're cheap, but they are VERY sus and slow!!
good idea...since its already in there i wont add it again....another big round of applause for you. thanks.
Zaerc are you retarded? Seriously? You said don't add it to the wiki....not don't add anything....and....who said i would sign up on wiki with the same name....anyway.....
no. ever use asterisk? i was wondering about setting up a digium card.
I need a z-wave alternative. Especially since I live in th UK; z-wave don't do our plugs!I have had a few 'experiences' setting up LMCE.First off, dont buy a HTPC case with built in imon vfd and remote - (I have the thermaltake bach, but silverstone also do this) it's a pain!The remote would be handy for LMCE as it has a mouse 'pad' but this doesn't work in linux. There is however a patch to make the pad generate left, right, up, down movements, so I'm gonna give it a go and post a howto here if it works.The vfd screen is also difficult to set up with LMCE. Again I'm still working on this so I'll post back.My advice - save the £40 ($80) extra and buy a gyro mouse, or even a windows mce remote.Second, if you have a wireless network card that requires ndiswrapper (like mine - belkin pre-N) don't use the LMCE dvd installer, you have to install kubuntu then ndiswrapper then the LMCE cd's (in my experience anyway). The dvd install has a different libc6 to the one ndiswrapper depends on, and I couldn't change it!Third, don't install nvidia drivers from their website or via envy - LMCE only likes its own propietary driver. But do go for an nVidia card over ATIFourth, don't buy a samsung HDD! I did as they're cheap, but they are VERY sus and slow!!There's probably more, so I'll keep thinking :-)