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Groups criticize FTC Used Car Rule and other Financial Follies
Americans for Financial Reform and other leading groups slammed a proposed new FTC Used Car Rule that fails to protect consumers and ignores advice of advocates and state attorneys general. Comments are due to FTC by February 11. From the letter from the PIRG-backed AFR along with the National Consumer Law Center, National Association of Consumer Advocates and CARS:
"The FTC's proposed Used Car Buyers Guide sticker is even worse than the old one, and is blatantly false and misleading," said Rosemary Shahan, president of Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety [CARS], one of the groups that had urged the agency to issue a rule to improve protections for used car buyers. The FTC proposal would require dealers who sell vehicles as is to post a sticker on a car that includes: "THE DEALER WON'T PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. The dealer is not responsible for any repairs, regardless of what anybody tells you." This is misleading, because under state law in all 50 states, if dealers commit fraud and cheat car buyers, dealers may have to pay for repairs. Indeed, they may also be liable for refunds or even punitive damages."
Meanwhile in other weekly financial follies, beleaguered New York Mets fans, cheering the team for re-signing star third baseman David Wright (but wondering if they have the money to pay him) and cheering star knuckleballer R.A. Dickey for winning the Cy Young Award as the league's best pitcher (but wondering if they have the money to keep him), may face another possible ownership and money crisis, according to the New York Times December 2 story "A Mets Owner and Claims of Consumer Fraud" by reporters Steve Eder, Richard Sandomir and Alison Leigh Cowan. The story reports that the Mets, still recovering from a fiscal crisis after their lead owners' involvement with Ponzi king Bernie Madoff, brought in new investors, including one "accused of having participated in a cynical and longstanding scheme to cheat customers out of millions of dollars." That new co-owner is James F. McCann, the founder and chief executive of 1-800-Flowers.com. And even though this story appears on the baseball page, the rest of it is right out of U.S. Senate Commerce Committee chairman Jay Rockefeller's (D-WV) investigation of and subsequent enactment of reform legislation over the practice of websites allegedly tricking customers into signing up for "free" "trial offers" for "discount clubs." The consumer never actually authorizes a payment, nor may even be aware she has joined a club. The websites, allegedly including 1-800-Flowers, already know your account numbers and sign you up for the pathetic clubs without your knowledge. The story explains what Senator Rockefeller found:
"Customers shop on the Internet for a product — maybe movie tickets, pizza or flowers. Once they find what they want, they type in their contact information and credit card number and click "Purchase." As they go through the checkout process, Rockefeller explained, an ad from a third-party business tries to trick them into paying to sign up for "useless" membership clubs by offering cash-back rebates or discounts. If the customer is lured in amid the confusion, Rockefeller explained, the consumer's consent is taken as a given, and the third-party business already has the credit card number the consumer entered for the initial purchase."
We agree with Professor Prentiss Cox, who as a Minnesota assistant attorney general sued banks for engaging in the practice he calls "pre-acquired account telemarketing" (and others call "data-pass"), that the CFPB and other bank regulators need to continue action against the banks. The Rockefeller-passed Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act, due to jurisdictional limitations, protects consumers on the Internet, but may not stop all similar bank practices, although the CFPB's recent enforcement actions against Discover and Capital One credit cards address related sordid conduct. Consumers are now receiving cash refunds, either directly into their accounts or through an administrator, from these and other cases.
Meanwhile, last week the CFPB announced that the city of Chicago has joined several states that share consumer complaint data with the bureau. It also praised the Department of Veterans Affairs for trademarking the term "GI Bill" to protect veterans fromn fraudulent offers.And it warned the many specialty credit bureaus that they, like the Big 3, also are required to provide free annual credit reports on request. The only difference: the specialty bureaus -- medical, insurance, tenant screening and other sites (CFPB's partial list) -- provide the reports by 800 number or through their own sites. They do not have to provide the free reports through the required-by-law shared site known as Annualcreditreport.com. Note: that link is not directly to the annualcreditreport page, but to an FTC warning page explaining how to get your legally-required free reports, by mail, phone or through the shared site. Watch for upsell offers and scams related to "free" reports and "free" scores, also!
And, the latest reports from the dog-bites-man-not-so-surprising-stuff news feed are that, yes, Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), investigator of the bank bailouts, expert on credit cards and bankruptcies and the architect of the CFPB, will get a seat on the Senate Banking Committee, despite desperate, ludicrous campaigns by opponents of consumer protection to put her on some backwater committee. I mean, really? What were they thinking? I talk about this on Boston public radio.
And, finally, over at Philly.com, longtime consumer reporter Jeff Gelles reports on FTC consumer chief David Vladeck, in his column "Consumer Chief Leaves FTC a Feistier Place." More from my previous blog.
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Around 1904 or 1905 J.G. Dawes decided to expand his business interests and headed to the Longville, Minnesota area.
The book "The History of Longville, MN 1906-2006″ shares this information about J.G. Dawes and Amarilla's involvement in the growth of Longville.
"The hustling new town was laid out on the banks of Girl Lake by J.G. Dawes of Pine River in 1904. In the fall, he had the hotel and store building constructed by George Oleson and A.D. Fuller. He rented the hotel to Tom Nash and Frank Wetherell…In May of 1905, Wideman and Company rented Mayor Dawes new building at Longville and opened a general store." page 17.
On Dec. 22, 1905 a copy of the town of Longville's first council meeting minutes was published in the Pine River Sentinel, Dec. 22, 1905. "Mr. Dawes, in his remarks, said he could hardly realize that it was scarce three years since he purchased the property on which the village stands and which, at this time, contained only one small log hut." page 18.
Mr. Dawes stated that he had given and option on his town site at Longville (Dec. 3, 1909). page 20.
In July 1916, the big general store occupied by Bert Fuller was totally destroyed by fire, together with contents…This big store building was erected by J.G. Dawes in 1905. The building was a total loss. page 20.
J.G. Dawes received promises of an appropriation to build a road from Mule Lake to Longville, this making a completion of the mail route between Pine River and Longville. Also an appropriation for the extension of the road from Longville to Thunder Lake, bridging the narrows of Inguadona Lake. He also secured an appropriation to comment work on the road between Pine River and Pillager, with the understanding that whatever amounts were paid out from time to time, it would be divided equally at each end of the road, until it was completed…. From the Pine River Sentinel Feb. 17, 1905), page 24.
Postal service to the community of Longville was instigated in 1904 by James A. Long. Jefferson G. Dawes was confirmed as Longville's first postmaster on April 11, 1904 [to about October 5, 1905], page 173.
J.D. Dawes hired Albert Daniel Fuller, James Bert Fuller, and George Oleson to build the Hotel Dawes in 1904 on Lots 19, 20 and 21 in Block 5. It was a two-story building with a large kitchen and dining room and eight sleeping rooms upstairs, page 213. It looks like about 1908 Dawes must have sold the hotel.
The land for the Longville School was purchased from Amarilla and J.G. Dawes for $1.00 in September 1905. , pg. 387."
Apparently J.G. saw opportunity in the Longville area and built his hotel which required postal service but I think by about 1908 he had moved on. When I did my research I was concentrating on Amarilla and George's land transactions, it might be interesting to see how many deeds J.G. was involved with.


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A rededication of the restored O.B. McClintock clock will begin at the stroke of 6 p.m. Friday, and the public is invited to the hour-and-a-half-long festivities set to mark its time in downtown Hendersonville.
By Emily Weaver
Times-News Staff Writer
A rededication of the restored O.B. McClintock clock will begin at the stroke of 6 p.m. Friday, and the public is invited to the hour-and-a-half-long festivities set to mark its time in downtown Hendersonville.
Historian Tom Orr will share the clock's history — how for 86 years, people met under its silhouette or listened as it chimed for sockhops and marked the hours of momentous occasions.
The four-sided sentinel, chiming from its perch on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Main Street, has kept time in the downtown district since 1927. Upon its installment on the corner of the old Citizen's National Bank, the clock was heralded as a sign of "faith in the future growth of Hendersonville."
It marked the start of "World War II and Victory over Japan Day, when soldiers and residents celebrated in the streets," Orr said. The timepiece "watched over years of Apple Festivals, with beautiful floats and aspiring politicians in the latest-model cars" passing by.
The specially-designed O.B. McClintock Co. clock appeared in local history books and even on one of the floats that carried Orr's sister, Pat, in the Apple Festival parade of 1949. The clock chimed every quarter hour with rotating rhythms of Westminster, Cathedral and Reveille tunes... until one day, it grew quiet.
In 1993, the clock was found to be beyond repair and its internal timepiece was replaced with an electric timer system, which became less reliable and difficult to fix.
As the final phase of renovations to Main Street roared to life earlier this year, Mark Ray, of Dad's C.A.T.S., noticed the clock. Even though its gears had failed, its green patina came shining through as a gem. It was one of the first features to astonish the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors when a representative came to assess the clock at Ray's request.
"We're told (by the NAWCC) that is an extremely admirable clock for that patina," Ray said.
The downtown merchant rallied the public to save and restore the timepiece and now, after years of seeing the clock's four sides tell a different time, its true tick, chimes and illuminated glory have been returned.
The clock was restored by Chapter 126 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. The new system reboots electronically in power outages with a battery backup and — for the first time this year — the clock automatically switched over to keep pace with daylight saving time.
The rededication ceremony will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society building at 400 N. Main St. A presentation on the clock's history and favorite clock stories will be shared at the event, along with refreshments and live music by the eclectic blues band Chuck Beattie.
Guests will also have a chance to bid on a painting of the clock by artist Del Holt, which can be previewed at ART MoB Studios at 124 Fourth Ave. E. Renditions of the clock painted by Hendersonville city council members are also on display and up for bids at the Studios.
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FORTUNE – When it comes to executive experience, this is not Jim Haworth's first rodeo. The Professional Bull Riders CEO was an executive vice president at Sears (shld), chairman of Chinese retail company Chia Tai Enterprises International Ltd., and spent 20 years at Wal-Mart (WMT) before that.
Haworth took the reins at PBR in 2011 with the aim of turning what most people think of as one event at the rodeo into a modern, mainstream sport. Things are looking up, he says, "What's exciting about the PBR is that we're a profitable sporting event. If you go out and look, there's not that many of those."
Still, Haworth has his eyes on bigger things — more networks broadcasting bull riding and an expanded global fan base. He spoke to Fortune about marketing to "buckle bunnies," taking the New England Patriots' Chad Ochocinco up on a challenge, and pleasing the Facebook fans of a bull named Bushwacker. Here is an edited transcript of our conversation.
Fortune: How did you go from retail to the bull riding business?
Jim Haworth: I grew up around cattle and I have a ranch in Oklahoma where I raise cutting horses, quarter horses, and cattle. This job is the first time that I've been able to put my business savvy and acumen towards what I would say is a passion for me — the Western lifestyle. So it's been a dream job.
I got involved as an advisor with the PBR back in 2005. In 2011, Spire Capital Partners asked me if I'd like to take on this challenge, and I said absolutely.
How do you modernize a sport like bull riding?
We have to think about how to create a mainstream sport that has a history embedded in a Western lifestyle from years ago. One of the things we learned is our fans want more bull riding. So we've got to deal with different TV networks. We're doing our first YouTube launch tonight. If you look at our website, we actually have a live event center where we broadcast behind the scenes of events….
The other key piece of our strategy is international growth. We have good U.S. riders, but we also have Brazilian riders, Canadian riders, and Australian riders.
Not only is Australia a good business for us, it's a good strategic spot as we think about Asia and other places where we might want to transport bulls. You can't necessarily bring bulls from the United States directly into China. You would have to bring them from Australia.
How important are the individual bulls to the business? Is one bull the same as any other?
The two things we've got are great riders and great bulls. Bushwacker last year was our PBR world champion bull of the year. He was in the Wall Street Journal twice last year; he was in the New York Times, and on ESPN.
If you look at our exposure, Bushwacker by far gave us more publicity than any of our riders did. In some cases, bulls have a larger following on Facebook than some of our riders.
What's behind the mass appeal of these cattle?
Years ago, people just used cattle that you couldn't catch that they thought might make good bucking bulls. Today, there's a whole breeding subculture for these bulls….
People think, "Well, if I can't ride a bull, I can own a bull." And the bulls are treated like rock stars. One television broadcast last year showed their pre-event diet — we went through what they eat in preparation before they get ready to buck. People loved it.
Bull riding seems very much like a tough guy's sport, what about your female fan base?
If you look at our fan following, there is actually a bigger percentage of women. And it's young to old. Everything from the women we call "the buckle bunnies" — they kind of follow the riders — to grandmothers that are big PBR fans. These are good-looking, fit, humble guys that tip their hats to the ladies. They've got good manners and they're tough, they're real athletes. Where else could you go see that?
What is the craziest thing that has happened since you took over as CEO?
At the first part of April last year Chad Ochocinco in the NFL sent a simple tweet where he said he tried playing soccer, and now he wants to ride a bull.
Well, it so happened our COO Sean Gleason saw that and he said, "Jim, we're going to try to take him up on the challenge." Every now and then, you've got to seize the moment. When you're flexible, it's easy to react to things that are great way to get more exposure.
The challenge was if he rode the bull, he got a new truck. If he didn't show up, we were going to rename the bull "No-Show Ocho."
He didn't know what to expect. But we worked with him to teach him how to get out of there without getting hurt. He got on the bull and rode for 1.2 seconds. He had never seen a bull before.
Chad was a champ, and he turned out to be a key follower of ours. I think he's going to own one of our bulls.


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Voyeurclouds, aka VC or VoyeurClouds, is the fastest growing website for amateur erotic images and video clips. Started in 2012 by Simon and Franck, and joined later by Igor of Voyeurweb (June 2012), Voyeurcloud has grown to over one million viewers and climbing.
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The VoyeurClouds Sections
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Each of the following sections have monthly awards for the best 5 voted photo series
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- Voyeur photo section: This section shows softcore voyeuristic photo series between three and ten photos limited to voyeurism, which does not contain any invasion of privacy at locations, where normal people do not expect to photographed. The photos are mainly shot indoor. Voyeur Photo Section
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A Letter from Igor - Live from the Voyeurcloud.com
Hello Everyone!
To some of you, this news may come as a surprise - while it may not be a surprise to others. On one hand I was unable to continue with the current management of the Voyeurweb family of sites due to several ongoing disputes - the most important factor in my decision was a deviation from my vision and the desires and needs of valued members like you.
On the other hand, the members of the Voyeurweb communities (including Redclouds), flooded my inbox with complaints outlining a lack of quality, lack of appropriate management and administration, and other topics too numerous to list.
The final blow was dealt when several key contributors and longtime loyal members of the community and sites contacted me to express a desire to find a new home on the Web. All these factors made it very simple for me to make my decision. And so I offered them my assistance…
Now that might sound a little crazy - leaving a group of sites that seem to be synonymous with me, but if you really consider the facts it is not. I would have you know that I am not the legal owner of the Voyeurweb sites and I never have been! To put it another way: if you are unable to refurbish or remodel your home so that it meets your needs and is comfortable for you, you search a new home for yourself and your family and friends! Isn't that what you would do as well?
And this is what brought me to discussions with many webmasters… and Simon and Franck were the only ones who seemed to speak my language best of all of them - we were on the same wavelength. The same wavelength as many of the "refugee" disgruntled Voyeurweb and Redclouds community members.
We met for several days, and shared several glasses of wine as I explained my vision in its entirety and introduced them to the "refugees", and the result is what you see before you today - a new home!
Alright, alright, so a few of the balconies are still under construction, but we have solid walls, a sturdy roof, and a door you are most welcome at. Everything else is under intensive development by a group of genius coders…
This new home is built upon the wishes of valued members just like you and my vision of a perfect online community - enjoy it with us!
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Neat detail on the iA blog (iA are the makers of iA Writer): When you scroll the page while reading an article, a small call-out tells you how much reading time is left – a subtle hat tip to the reading time feature in the app.
iA Writer is opinionated. It asserts that reading time is a more useful measurement than pages. Echoing that opinion with their blog is a charming detail and a clever bit of branding.


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Nate Robinson comes up big in extinguishing the Heat
Nate Robinson scored 27 points, including three three-pointers to lead the visiting Chicago Bulls to a 93-86 victory over the Miami Heat in the first game of their Eastern Conference semifinal Monday night at the American Airlines Arena. Robinson joined four teammates in double-figure scoring and was the spearhead for a relentless, yet balanced Bulls offensive attack.
Miami, led by newly minted four-time MVP LeBron James, allowed Chicago to rack up 35 points in the fourth quarter, erasing a seven-point deficit – and were themselves held to only 1 point in the last three minutes of the game. Robinson, who required 14 stitches to his lower lip after a collision with James while diving for a ball in the first half, left temporarily, but made his presence known both on the perimeter and inside the lane in the last two quarters.
Starters Marco Bellinelli, Joakim Noah and Jimmy Butler, along with bench specialist Taj Gibson, scored a combined 56 points to supplement Robinson's performance, and outrebounded the Heat, 46-32 – led by Butler's 14 (12 of them defensive). The Bulls' tenacity was particularly striking when one considers they were without star guard Derrick Rose and big man Luol Deng – two perennial difference-makers for Chicago come playoff time.
Some have referred to the Heat as "rusty" for having been inactive for more than a week following their first-round shellacking of the Milwaukee Bucks. But playing at home in front of a capacity playoff crowd, the Heat could only manage two players with more than 10 points – James with 24 and Dwayne Wade with 14. In fact, the Heat's big three (James, Wade and Chris Bosh) could only manage 47 total points in addition to getting soundly beaten on the glass.
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, who previously was a top assistant to Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, was not taking any victory laps afterward: "I think when you're facing adversity, you have to be mentally tough … But this is just one game. We have to play a lot better in our next one."
San Antonio Wins a Thriller Over Golden State
It seems an annual ritual – the coast teams get most of the glamour and the media attention, and the San Antonio Spurs, situated firmly in the middle of the country among the jackrabbits and tumbleweeds, just keep on winning. Monday night at the AT&T Center, the Spurs, led by their own ageless big three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, defeated the no-less-impressive Golden State Warriors, 129-127, in double overtime in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
This game was a scoring bonanza, with six Spurs scoring in double-digits – including four of their starters. Ginobili, along with Gary Neal, came off the bench to add a combined 26 points – with Ginobili hitting the game-winning three-pointer with 3.9 seconds remaining in the second overtime. In a remarkable fourth-quarter turnaround, San Antonio, who was down 16 points with just four minutes remaining, went on an 18-2 offensive run to tie the score at 106 at the end of regulation. Tony Parker led all Spurs with 28 points, followed by former North Carolina star Danny Green's 22 and former San Diego State Aztec Kawhi Leonard's 18.
The Spurs scoring assault was just too much for Golden State's Stephen Curry, who turned in the performance of his career, scoring 44 points (22 of them in the third quarter) and adding 11 assists. Though they out-rebounded the Spurs 55-45, the Warriors also committed 21 turnovers. Golden State also hurt themselves on the free throw line, hitting only 58% (14-24) against San Antonio's 85% (24-28). Fundamentals mean everything in playoff competition, and the Spurs in this instance were just more solid all-around.
Ginobili, who tallied 16 points for the game, has always been a "gunslinger" of sorts at crunch time for the Spurs, to the occasional exasperation of head coach Gregg Popovich. Afterward, Popovich said "I went from wanting to trade him on the spot to wanting to cook breakfast for him tomorrow morning. That's the truth. When I talk to him and say, 'Manu,' he goes, 'This is what I do.' That's what he's going to tell me. I stopped coaching him a long time ago."


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- Explain to your counselor the injuries that could occur while fishing and the proper treatment, including cuts, scratches, puncture wounds, insect bites, hypothermia, dehydration, and heat reactions. Explain how to remove a hook that has lodged in your arm. Name and explain five safety practices you should always follow while fishing.
- Learn and explain the differences between two types of fishing outfits. Point out and identify the parts of several types of rods and reels. Explain how and when each would be used. Review with your counselor how to care for this equipment.
- Demonstrate the proper use of two different types of fishing equipment.
- Demonstrate how to tie the following knots: clinch, palomar, turle, blood loop (barrel knot), and surgeon's loop. Explain how each knot is used and when to use it.
- Name and identify five basic artificial lures and five natural baits and explain how to fish with them. Explain why bait fish are not to be released.
- Explain the importance of practicing Leave No Trace and how it positively affects fishing resources.
- Give the regulations affecting game fishing where you live. Explain why they were adopted and what you accomplish by following those regulations.
- Explain what good outdoor sportsmanlike behavior is and how it relates to fishermen. Tell how the Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America relates to a fishing sports enthusiast, including the aspects of littering, trespassing, courteous behavior, and obeying fishing regulations.
- Catch two different kinds of fish and identify them. Release at least one of them unharmed. Clean and cook another fish.
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Trigger/hammer kits feature rugged military-type components carefully prepped to give a smoother trigger pull while maintaining the original geometry for maximum reliability. These are "enhanced standard" triggers, so the armorer continues to work with the configuration he's accustomed to. The QMS(Quality Mil-Spec) set has the sear contact surface precision-honed to smooth and lighten the pull to around 6½ lbs. The ACT (ALG Combat Trigger) adds nickel-boron coating on the trigger and nickel-Teflon coating on the hammer, disconnnector, and pins to increase surface hardness and reduce friction, with an average pull weight of about 6 lbs. Both kits include a DPMS Lower Parts Kit that includes all the internal parts you need to install a complete fire-control system with a QMS or ACT trigger.
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Only people with body mass index values of 35 or higher face a significantly higher risk of early death than normal-weight individuals, a large meta-analysis suggested.
Among nearly 3 million participants in 97 studies with good data on BMI and all-cause mortality, death rates were similar in those of normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9), the simply overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9), and the moderately obese (BMI 30 to 34.9), according to pooled data analyzed by Katherine M. Flegal, PhD, of the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Md., and colleagues.
However, with individuals considered normal weight as the reference, the hazard ratio for all-cause mortality for people with BMI of 35 or higher was 1.29 (95% CI 1.18 to 1.41), the researchers reported in the Jan. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
For the moderately obese, the corresponding hazard ratio was 0.95 (95% CI 0.88 to 1.01). On the other hand, BMI values in the overweight range appeared to be slightly protective, relative to normal weight, with a hazard ratio of 0.94 (95% CI 0.91 to 0.96).
In an accompanying editorial, two researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La., said that the findings highlighted the limitations of BMI as an indicator of unhealthiness.
"Sole use of BMI as a health risk phenotype aggregates people with substantial differences in nutritional status, disability, disease, and mortality risk together into similar BMI categories," wrote Steven Heymsfield, MD, and William Cefalu, MD.
They argued that, for individuals who appear overweight but not severely so, "traditional risk factors, including blood pressure, blood lipid levels, and fasting blood glucose level" should be considered along with BMI or waist circumference in assessing their risks.
Heymsfield and Cefalu also suggested that Flegal and colleagues may have used too broad of a definition of normal weight, possibly inflating mortality rates in their reference group.
By setting the lower end of the "normal" BMI range at 18.5, Flegal and colleagues may have included too many individuals who should really be considered underweight, the editorialists indicated. In fact, several earlier studies had established a range of 22 to 25 as the optimal BMI range, whereas "persons with a BMI between 18.5 and 22 have higher mortality," Heymsfield and Cefalu wrote.
Flegal and colleagues noted that their categories were drawn from those set by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
For their analysis, they searched the published literature for observational studies that reported hazard ratios for all-cause mortality in these BMI categories, in which participants were members of the general population. Studies limited to teens or to people with specific medical conditions were excluded.
The researchers eventually found 97 studies meeting their criteria. Their aggregate enrollment was 2.88 million, of whom more than 270,000 died during follow-up.
Results of most of the individual studies either reflected adjustments for age, smoking, and gender or "demonstrated that adjustments or exclusions to avoid bias had shown little effect on their findings," Flegal and colleagues indicated.
On the other hand, about one-third of the studies may have been "overadjusted" because the reported results involved adjustments for hypertension or other factors likely to mediate a causal relationship between obesity and mortality, which Flegal and colleagues wanted to avoid.
They noted that earlier studies had also found hints of lower mortality associated with moderate overweight and obesity.
"Possible explanations have included earlier presentation of heavier patients, greater likelihood of receiving optimal medical treatment, cardioprotective metabolic effects of increased body fat, and benefits of higher metabolic reserves," they wrote.
Flegal and colleagues also contended that their results "provide little support for the suggestion that smoking and preexisting illness are important causes of bias. Most studies that addressed the issue found that adjustments or exclusions for these factors had little or no effect."
But a different type of bias did appear to be important -- differences between participant-reported and measured BMI values.
"We found a generally lower summary HR and less heterogeneity in studies using measured data than in studies using self-reported data," the researchers indicated.
Other limitations to the analysis included the possibility of publication bias, lack of data on cause-specific mortality or on body composition parameters other than BMI, and potential errors or omissions in study selection and data abstraction.
From the American Heart Association:
- Assessing Adiposity
- Public Health Implications of BMI
- Heart Disease and Stroke 2013 Statistical Update
The study had no external funding. All authors declared they had no relevant financial interests.
The editorialists reported relationships with EISAI, Merck, Tanita Medical, Halozyme, Lexicon, Intarcia, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Mannkind, Lilly, and Amylin.
- Reviewed by F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE Instructor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner
Primary Source
Journal of the American Medical AssociationSource Reference: Flegal K, et al "Association of all-cause mortality with overweight and obesity using standard body mass index categories: a systematic review and meta-analysis" JAMA 2013; 309: 71-82.
Secondary Source
Journal of the American Medical AssociationSource Reference: Heymsfield S, et al "Does body mass index adequately convey a patient's mortality risk?" JAMA 2013; 309: 87-88.


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AP PHOTOS: Farmers market bustles on Havana's edge
HAVANA (AP) — Trucks crammed with produce travel hundreds of miles from every corner of Cuba each weekday to form long lines at the 114th Street Market — a teeming open-air bazaar on Havana's outskirts that has become a key hub for getting farm products to people in the capital.
The market's bustle is a result of economic reforms begun in 2010 by President Raul Castro, which includes relaxing rules on private farming. In another reform, Cuban authorities recently authorized small farmers to also sell directly to hotels and tourist centers beginning this month.
Produce is brought in by growers themselves and by transportation specialists who make a living by buying crops far away and hauling them to Havana, the island's biggest and most important market.
Some sellers show up with the trunks of their 1950s Chevrolets stuffed with garlic, onions and other produce.
Depending on the growing season, 44 types of fruits and vegetables are on offer in the muddy, truck-packed expanse, from pineapples and melons to tomatoes and a starchy local plant called malanga.
Restaurateurs and street vendors shop there. So do individual consumers, families and even groups of neighbors who pool their money to buy in bulk.
"Here it's always cheaper than in the markets or kiosks" in the city's crowded neighborhoods, said Argelio Mendez, a government official who runs the market.
Miguel Guerrero, a 21-year-old who farms in Mayabeque province, said he leaves home around midnight to queue up hours before the market opens in hopes of claiming a choice spot to sell his wares.
Exhausted from being on the road all night, drivers grab a few winks wherever they can — atop their cabs, on rickety cots, even in wheel wells.


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For disc golf enthusiasts across the world there are few places more revered than the famous Woodshed course near Paw Paw, West Virginia. Its Appalachian vistas, challenging holes and scenic fairways are legendary and made all the more unique because of its remote and secluded setting. Unlike other courses in the state, The Woodshed requires first-timers to spend a great deal of time navigating the back woods and gravel roads in order to find this holy grail of disc golf courses. This destination is not just off beaten path - it is terra incognita for most people.
Disc golf, for the uninitiated, is similar to traditional ball golf, only participants use Frisbee-like discs and aim for metal baskets instead of chemically-manicured greens with the traditional hole/cup in the ground. The game originated in California in the late 1960s and by 1976 was an established sport regulated by the PDGA: the Professional Disc Golf Association.
With a niche industry that has built up around the sport, including the manufacturing of special discs (such as long distance drivers and short-range putters) and baskets, disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in America. And unlike traditional golf, over 80 percent of the world's 3,000 disc golf courses are free and open to the public. The Woodshed is no exception, though a suggested donation of $5 - paid via the honor system - helps to ensure that the 36 holes created on private land has the upkeep necessary to keep fairways cut and baskets in working order.
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Putting on hole #7 at The Woodshed in Paw Paw.
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Although The Woodshed course is typically referred to as the "Paw Paw course," it is located a good nine miles from the little hamlet of Paw Paw. Named for the central structure at the course - a two story, tin-roofed, open-sided barn that serves as the club house - The Woodshed has hosted various West Virginia Open tournaments as well as PDGA super tours.
Its challenging holes are twice the length of typical disc golf courses and the impressive elevation changes, water hazards and dramatic doglegs make the course formidable for even the best players. The course (and its adjacent companion course, The Whipping Post) is the brainchild of Spencer Thurman and his wife, Gabi. Originally from the D.C. metro area, Spencer is responsible for the design of the original Woodshed course, which first came to life in 1994. Selling his prized Malibu muscle car, draining all of his savings and borrowing from family members, he purchased 25 acres of land and began building his dream course.
According to Gabi, both the course and the land are integral parts of the Thurmans' history. As Gabi recollects: "We got married on hole seven in 1998, got pregnant up here in 2000, had our son Ace up here the following year." After an aging man named Don Jess decided to sell his adjacent 40 acres to the Thurmans, they moved into his 600 square-foot deer cabin and began building a modern, two-story house around and over it. Their now-completed dream house still features Jess's original cabin as the central room of their home. After completion of the house, the Thurmans (with the help of Tony Ellis and Marc Sussi) began designing The Whipping Post, an equally challenging course that abuts The Woodshed.
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DIRECTIONS: From downtown Berkeley Springs, take Route 9 up the hill, past the impressive Berkeley Castle, and drive 7.8 miles. Coming to a large turn-out (i.e. triangular intersection) make a right onto Detour Road; the only sign at that intersection is for a Methodist Church, in the same direction as The Woodshed. Take Detour Road through some hairy switchbacks 6.6 miles until you come to a sign for Gaither Road. Hang a right at Gaither Road and proceed cautiously on gravel roads for another couple of miles until you see the infamous Woodshed barn on your right. Park, pay your donation, and get ready for the time of your life! Camping is also available for a fee. Port-a-potties are located adjacent to the Woodshed but pack in any food or beverages that you'll need as the nearest store is 25 minutes from the course.
One thing is clear: these courses put West Virginia on the map in terms of world-class disc golf destinations. However, any map used to reach this site may be of little help considering the course's extremely remote location. Even the old GPS will cut out as you hit the final stretches of gravel road. And that's what makes this hidden treasure all the more special.


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prepared questions. Tutorials are not mini-lectures, but rather opportunities for students to clarify things they don't fully understand.
- Help students prepare for the tutorial session by asking them to
each divide a sheet of paper into three columns - "I know", "I want to know", and "I learned". Ask your students to fill the first two columns at the start of the tutoring session. At the end of the session, students can summarize what they learned in the third column.
- Attitude is as important as knowledge. As a tutor, your job is also
to help students build confidence. Reassure your students that they can understand the material. Try to determine what's holding students back. How do students feel about the subject? Do students perceive it as irrelevant? Are students intimidated by the complexity of the material or by other classmates? Consider students' current attitude when tutoring, and help students develop a more positive attitude toward the subject.
- You're not there just to teach the language. You can also help
students develop problem-solving skills and the ability to learn independently. Don't just demonstrate what you know, but talk about how you learned and share your strategies for learning.
- Particularly for programming: If students are having a hard time
with writing programs, ask them to express their solutions in English first, and then help them translate it step-by-step.
- Try to link new topics to previous knowledge. Show how new concepts
are related to old ones. Introduce new topics in a step-by-step manner, building on previous material. This helps students review past lessons. It also helps students build confidence because you proceed from something students are familiar with.
- Listen more than you speak. As much as possible, try to guide
students to the right answer without dictating it.
- You may need to demonstrate the solution of a problem if students
are stuck. However, do not let students passively listen. After demonstrating the solution, for example, you can hide your solution and ask students to do it from scratch. You can ask students to rephrase it in their own words. You can ask students to highlight important points and then solve a slightly different problem.
- Ask questions and give exercises. You need to test your students'
understanding. Students may have a hard time estimating their understanding of a topic. They might understand something while you're explaining it, but when they're on their own, they get confused. Ask lots of questions and give exercises so that students practice what they learned.
- Make sure you have follow-up work or exercises so that students
can continue practicing at home. If you're familiar with the textbook or have a bank of exercise ideas to draw on, you can quickly prepare a personalized study plan with suggested exercises and readings.
- Group sessions can be very effective, especially if you get the
students to answer each other. I particularly like doing this, as it has a number of benefits. Students build confidence, make friends, and learn that they're not the only ones having problems. They can help review each other, too!
- Keep your eyes open for good examples, analogies, and exercises.
Write your ideas down in a notebook or blog someplace. (Shameless plug: I put a lot on my blog, and I love swapping ideas with others.)
- Smile.
- Enjoy tutoring. You also gain a lot from tutoring. Tutoring develops
patience and communication skills. It also forces you to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. From time to time, you'll also learn something new from your students. Plus, you get that incredibly warm and fuzzy feeling when your students understand something (or are at least get somewhat closer to feeling they can).
>> Do you like exercises like this, or should we just stick to the stuff in >> the books? > Both. But I like exercises like these more because stuff that's in the > book, I can do on my own when I have the time. Stuff like this is > different, and interesting.
I should keep that in mind. =) Stuff that's in the book I can suggest for practice, but in class, let's do something unusual and useful.
IOApplet o Drawing Objects o GraphicsIOApplet o Declaring and Initializing Arrays: Single and 2D o Searching and Sorting Arrays
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Hi, Jaime and I are conducting a quick pulse to determine which
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What an excellent idea! =)
In fact, let's take it even further. I'll make it an extra-credit project that everyone can participate in.
Here's a rough list of what we've taken up so far. - Variables and data types - Expressions - Input and output (including converting from Strings to int) - Boolean logic - If and if/else - While loops - For loops - Loops within loops - Classes and objects - Attributes - Methods - Constructors - IOApplet - Interfaces - Drawing objects - GraphicsIOApplet - 1-d arrays - 2-d arrays - Arrays of objects - Searching - Sorting
I want the class to make review materials for the different topics. You can make flashcards, notes, or tutorials. You can write poetry or draw pictures - please scan them or use a computer graphics program so that we can easily share the pics. You can collect and organize programs that demonstrate your concept. Anything goes!
This is how we'll do it. Tomorrow, you'll volunteer for the topic you'd most like to do by writing your name and e-mail address on the board. If you want to prepare review materials for a topic not listed, no problem - just tell me and I'll add it to the list! We'll arrange it so that people are working on different topics. If you really, really want to pick a certain topic, come early! First come first serve.
Over the weekend, you'll make the review materials. Be as creative as you want. Remember, your classmates are going to use your review materials! Also, suggest at least three questions (and their answers, of course) based on your topic. We'll see if we can include some of the questions from the class in our final exam. =) Be sure to include credits - you can be proud of your work!
If you have any ideas that might help your classmates who are working on different topics, feel free to e-mail them or call them up and talk to them. Go ahead - share your notes and your sample programs. =)
On Monday, submit your work to me on a diskette or through e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com). Provide instructions for your classmates so that they know how to use your review material. If you want to earn even more extra credit, you can volunteer to organize all your classmates' submissions into a nice website and/or directory tree. By the end of next week, we might even have a CD that you can take home and use to review.
Sounds like a good idea? I'm sure you can do it! This is going to be fun _and_ educational, and it will help you review for the finals as well. I'm looking forward to seeing your work!
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20 Monstrous Tutorials for HalloweenCategories Articles
Halloween is a playground for graphic designers as the holiday's history, legends, and spooky-playful themes let designers experiment with so many of Photoshop's creative design tools. Simply put, Halloween design is cool and fun. If you're looking to expand your scary skill set, check out the following 20 monstrous Photoshop tutorials for Halloween.
1. Werewolf Photoshop Tutorial
This tutorial posted on Worth 1000 details how you can use Photoshop to make a werewolf from Steve Buscemi!
2. Gothic Ghost Photoshop Tutorial
PSD-Dude walks you through creating a ghostly image in a Gothic setting.
3. Halloween Witch Photoshop Tutorial
Amber Chen takes you step-by-step through how to make a young and sexy Halloween witch using Photoshop.
4. Fairy Tale Witch with Photoshop
This is a classic fairy tale cartoon cutout witch you can make with Photoshop.
5. Evil Witch Queen Photoshop Tutorial
This advanced PSD Tuts Plus tutorial shows you how to craft a convincing evil witch queen with the tools you'll find in Photoshop.
6. Create a Witch Doctor in Photoshop
Another excellent PSD Tuts Plus tutorial, this one shows you how to Photoshop your way to a witch doctor.
7. 30 Days of Night Vampire Photoshop Tutorial
One of the creepiest killer vampire tutorials I've found online, and very different from so many others, this one is definitely worth a look.
8. Vampire Hunter
Turn a vixen into a vampire hunter with this unique Photoshop tutorial that yields a stunning visual effect.
9. Flaming Skull Photoshop Tutorial
Scare anyone with this crazy flaming skull Photoshop tutorial!
10. Post-Apocalypse Desolation with Photoshop
Tired of waiting for the Apocalypse? You can make your own vivid post-Apocalyptic scene with Photoshop!
11. Zombie Face Photoshop Tutorial
Give a beautiful girl (or anyone else) a zombified makeover using Photoshop.
12. "Walking Dead" Poster Photoshop Tutorial
The author of this Photoshop tutorial shows you how to design a poster inspired by the popular television series "The Walking Dead."
13. "True Blood" Vampire Photoshop Tutorial
Make an awesome "True Blood" poster with the steps outlined in this Photoshop tutorial.
14. Wicked Vampire Photoshop Tutorial
Another excellent Worth 1000 Photoshop tutorial. Learn how to make a vampire look vicious and sexy at the same time.
15. Monster Makeover Photoshop Tutorial
Create a creepy monster girl from scratch using the tips outlined in this sweet Photoshop tutorial.
16. Alien Photoshop Tutorial
This tutorial walks you through how to turn a portrait subject into an alien using simple Photoshop tools.
17. Portrait-to-Stone Photoshop Tutorial
Turn any portrait subject into a stone statue, perfect for creepy cemeteries, with this Photoshop tutorial.
18. Horror Poster Photoshop Tutorial
Be inspired to design your own horror movie poster with the tips discussed in this Photoshop tutorial.
19. Scary Mental Hospital Scene with Photoshop
Mental hospitals serve as backdrops for many a haunted tale, and this Photoshop tutorial will help you create your own insanely dramatic scene.
20. Water Demon Photoshop Tutorial
This advanced and involved tutorial tells you how to create a realistic-looking water demon.


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Bulldogs Host Colgate Friday; Visit Fairfield Sunday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale men's soccer team faces a pair of teams this weekend that reached the NCAA Tournament in 2011. The Bulldogs host Patriot League champion Colgate on Friday at 7 p.m. and then travel to defending MAAC champion Fairfield on Sunday. Kickoff against the Stags is slated for 1 p.m. There will be a kickoff tailgate party prior to Friday's game.
Yale (0-2) is coming off a hard-fought 2-0 loss to Albany in Monday's home opener. The final score is deceiving. The Bulldogs had the better of the play for much of the game, and the Great Danes scored their second goal with only three seconds left in the second half.
Goalkeeper Bobby Thalman was named to the Ivy League Honor Roll on Monday. He made eight saves in the season opener against Central Connecticut.
Colgate (1-2-1) was picked to win the Patriot League in the annual preseason poll voted on by the league's coaches and sports information directors. The Red Raiders lost to Rutgers in the first round of last year's NCAA Tournament. Patrick Letourneau was named the league's preseason defensive player of the year and joined Shane Conlin and Mike Garzi as preseason all-league selections.
Fairfield (1-1) hasn't played since a 1-0 loss to Boston College on Monday. The Stags opened the season with a 1-0 victory over Columbia. Fairfield, who lost to Brown in first round of the NCAA Tournament last year, is the preseason MAAC favorite.
Colgate at Yale, Friday – 7 p.m.
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Yale at Fairfield, Sunday – 1 p.m.
Report filed by Tim Bennett, Yale Sports Publicity


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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Facing nationally-ranked No. 15 Springfield College, the MIT women's soccer registered a 0-0 tie in a NEWMAC game on Saturday. The Engineers, ranked No. 9 in the NSCAA New England coaches poll, saw their record move to 5-1-2 overall and 0-0-2 in league play, while the Pride's ledger shifted to 4-2-1 on the year and 1-0-1 in the NEWMAC.
The best first-half scoring opportunity was in the 21st minute courtesy of MIT junior Andrea Park (Irvine, Calif.). She unleashed a rising shot four 25 yards away that forced Springfield goalie Erin Greenstein to dive and knock the ball over the cross bar.
In the second stanza Katie Mantie nearly ended the deadlock on identical plays in the 54th and 84th minutes. She broke through the Engineers' defense but her one-on-one attempts bounced off junior Meghan Wright's (Devon, Pa.) fingertips. The defensive battle continued into the extra sessions as MIT registered the lone shot in 20 minutes of action.
Wright finished the game with six saves while Greenstein made five stops.
The Engineers continue NEWMAC play on Saturday, Oct. 1 when they host Smith College.


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Sony VPCEF3E1E - VPCEF3E1E Documents de garantie Anglais
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ThePhil wrote:The duty and warranties is definately a Government not business thing.
Trek=newer, better model, but just ask them how they feel about not having the $1,000 overseas threshold, when their o/s competitors do.
Warranty is set but business beyond the minimum legal requirements, most do this as the minimum does not limit their liability enough.
While duties are government set they were out scope of that element of the discussion. Now That you have raised it you argument does not make sence as regarless of weather the sale originates from a O/S dealer or Australian the will have importers duties attached. If from the UK then it's been imposed by their government and in Australia by ours. As they both charge similar amounts this would not effect the cost charged by the LBS.
Funny enough I have a fried who works for Trek in Canberra. They are not particularly fussed by the limit as they don't sell to retailers who do online. They also restrict their retailers from selling on line. Due to thier structure the are able to have comparable prices.


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Returning after its super-hot freshman season for an even more electrifying second season, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS continues to see Aria, Hanna, Spencer and Emily haunted and tormented by the mysterious 'A.' Just who is 'A' and what he or she really wants remains murky and now more life-threatening than ever.
Troian Bellisario and Shay Mitchell
What's your reaction as you're coming off this amazing first season and you're about to start your second season?
Shay: Surreal. I mean it's not the only word. We're having so muchfun with it, and now we're on the verge of the first episode of the second season. So, yeah, we're having fun.
Troian: There's a really big like cycle. I don't know if you're experiencing it. But like when I think back — I've seen pictures of the fourth episode of the first season and like shooting certain sequences — that felt like eons ago 'cause so much has happened. But, for the girls, it's only been like a few weeks or something like that. So it's just kind of funny that to us it feels like a lifetime ago. So it's cool.
So do we find out what happened to Ian?
Troian: You definitely find out about Ian. I mean, they all saw him swinging dead and there's no body whenever anybody came to check. So you definitely find out what happened.
Shay: It's cool that the season 2 premiere episode takes place moments after the season finale, so you're not left wondering what happened in that hour afterward. It's moments after we left the church.
Will we see more of Noel?
Shay: Poor Noel.
Troian: Yeah.
Was that final sequence in the church choreographed liked a dance scene?
Troian: Yeah. It was so much fun to film. There was actually a really surreal moment. It was the end of shooting everything. We were all so tired and I was at the bottom of the stairs. I had been choreographing the fight. I really wanted to do the fight because I'm an energetic dancer, and honestly it's easier for me to act between the fight if I'm in it. I've done a lot of fight choreography in theater school, so I was like, 'Just put me through the paces — like what do you want? Do you want me to smack my head on the back, do you want me to grab him — like what do you want?' And so we had been rehearsing it, I was at the bottom of the stairs and I run up these flights of stairs, do all of these things, run up the whole stairs essentially. So I was at the bottom of the stairs waiting for them to call action and I was like, 'There's smoke everywhere. My life right now is on the WB lot, waiting to call action, and I'm about to shoot an action sequence where I almost died. Wow, that's really cool.' It was really fun.
What has been the biggest shock for you when you read the scripts?
Shay: Every episode! Every time we have a cast read, all of us are like, 'oh my gosh!' Hearing the actors speak their lines after you've read it, you're like, 'That happens?! Oh my gosh! That's going to be a bad ass scene.' You're just imagining what that scene is going to be like when you actually watch it. I think in every episode there is something very dramatic that happens and we're kind of like, 'Whoa!'
Troian: Obviously finding out what happens to Ian is a huge shock for us. I was shocked the show went in the direction that it did 'cause I was expecting it to be light, campy, fun, charming, then this scene happened and I was like, 'Oh!' It got really intense.
Do you see your characters as bad girls or just normal people?
Shay: I would definitely say normal people. Definitely not bad girls. Even Allison. She has her moments. But, at the end of the day, everyone is like that once in a while.
Troian: The cool thing is a scene that [Shay] and I shot about a week ago when we decide to find out why Allison had been acting out.
The publicity for the first season had the girls covered in dirt looking like they had just buried someone. Would you say the characters are getting closer to or further away from that perception?
Troian: I think we're getting further away from it, but it comes back. It's funny, we're about to shoot a scene that — I won't tell you who it was with — and it's like we're being haunted. Are we moving forward? Are we being allowed to move forward? Is this something that's always going to be on our shoulders, like our dead best friend? Or is it something that we're going to learn to let go of? It is kind of appropriate when you see the new set of advertising. It's like a very different type of world. So we're moving out of it, but certain aspects are still there.
Where are Spencer and Tobey at this season?
Troian: The cool thing is when Spencer and Tobey came together, they were like the Bonnie-and-Clyde of Rosewood. They were like the outcasts. She was the one whose sweater had been planted. So they found each other. What is really cool is that it is a real relationship. So it's really fun to get to scenes where we have differences. Like, 'oh my gosh, you're really going to take that side, are you?' We're both really stubborn characters. So it's fun to see their relationship move onto a more normal level.
Lucy Hale
Is there something you can tell us about Season 2 that we should be looking forward to?
Lucy: The girls have to go to therapy. There's sort of a love triangle — a real love triangle. I can't say who it's with, but it's really exciting. Aria is trying to form an adult relationship 'cause Ezra is no longer her teacher. So there's that. Her parents are back together. We're still trying to figure out what happened to Ian, if he really did kill Allison, and A — you know, all those sorts of things.
Do you know who 'A' is?
Lucy: Noooo. I don't think anyone does. I don't think the writers do. About halfway through last season, I gave up. So now I don't even care. So it will be interesting when it all sort of wraps up.
How would you describe Aria's journey for the 2nd season?
Lucy: They really don't tell us where the season is going, but the girls have really gone through a lot. A is now trying to get them to turn on each other. But the good thing about the show is that they're bond is rock solid. But in her personal life, she is dealing with her brother who tends to rebel a little bit. So she sort of feels a little bit responsible for that. And, like I said, someone else sort of catches her eye. So she's got a decision to make about 'which way do I go?' And what do I do? That's about all I know. We literally go script by script, and the writers try not to tell us anything.
How far into Season 2 are you right now?
Lucy: We just started the 2nd episode.
Do you ever go to the writers and say, 'I've got the perfect line for A?'
Lucy: We actually should! They are so good at what they do. We've got some good ones coming up.
How about a candy jar where you can put suggestions?
Lucy: Like 'A' ideas? You never know they might actually use one!
Are your and Aria's personal styles coming a little bit closer as the show goes on?
Lucy: I feel a little bit older than Aria. I mean, she is so young. But I definitely feel like the wardrobe is starting to work. It's helped me break out of my shell and try things I wouldn't have tried. Aria is like the trendsetter. She's willing to try out things that nobody else is willing to try.
Do you see the show as a positive influence?
Lucy: I see the show more and more as a positive influence. Every bad decision we make comes back to haunt you. So I guess the lesson is: don't lie. I think with these girls, you really get to see them grow. I think that is a good message. It used to be all about A, and now they each are dealing with their own battles and I'd like to say that they're learning from it.
What are you excited about that is upcoming?
Lucy: I think she's really thrown off-guard by this new guy that she's attracted to. I think that will be exciting. It's a major part of her storyline. It will be interesting to see what she does.
Is the show staying along the same lines as the book or is it starting to divert?
Lucy: We're sort of going in one a specific direction. But there's some things that are in the book, some that aren't. I don't know. There's going to be four new books. So it's hard to know. I'm not sure. 'Cause we're already at the end of the series already at the end of season 2. So one way or another.
Have you read the books?
Lucy: I've read 7 of 8.
If the series is very successful, how long do you see it going?
Lucy: I don't know. If we're lucky enough to keep going, I can see it going for a while. But you never know. Things change. It's kind of interesting to see. The show moves so slow. I think the first season was only a couple of months. So it could be going for a while. We'll just have to see…
Don't miss out on finding out what really happened to Ian and all the other juicy surprises when PRETTY LITTLE LIARS returns for its second season on Tuesday, June 14th at 8:00PM on ABC Family.
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text: The film, which has been in the making for the past two years, marks the debut of Sumanth Ashwin and VJ-turned-actress Rhea. They play love birds in this musical, romantic entertainer. We are told that the film is about how the two youngsters, neck-deep in love, react to the opposition they meet from some quarters. Music is by Karthik Raja. It has been touted to be a fresh love story. Presented by Dil Raju and directed by MS, the film will be watched out for novelty. It is to be seen if the film's story touches our hearts like no other.


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OldNick wrote:No expert, but isn't DVT supposed to be a bad "bad thing"? I would be asking to see another doctor at the hospital, or get your GP to arrange something more useful. Maybe your guy does not consider anything serious unless it's dangling and bleeding a lot. Sounds wrong. from what little I know, clots below the knee are not considered as bad now, but above the knee are still thought pretty serious.
BTW reading the thread I just think "bugger me! What more?" Hope it all gets fixed ASAP.
Hi Nick,
While from everything I've read about DVT it is a problem that can become dangerous quickly.
However the spanner in the works in regard to starting the DVT treatment immediately was the kidney stone removal procedure I was booked in for yesterday as this would have been cancelled.
At least that has been done now, and while there still is a lot of blood in the urine this should clear up in a couple of days, and then if not DVT treatment immediately at least I should be able to start taking aspirin again.
Unfortunately the warfarin treatment used for DVT would more than likely keep me off the bike, and from what I have been told may last as long as 12 months.
My plan is to double up on the aspirin no warfarin and getting back on the bike, but I will have to see what my GP thinks about all that.


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I tend to teach Jazz theory to players who have joined Jazz Band and need some help with playing Vibes
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Lessons with me will be positive and you will be pushed to be your best. I work with each student to f
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· Drum · Online
· Steel Drums · In studio
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I believe it is very important to understand the why and how behind music. As the student understands music theory in relation to piano, voice, or any other instrument, he/she can start to join the knowledge of music theory with their instrument. When this happens, they are able to see a clearer of picture of the music; and become that much closer to true musicianship.
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I am a friendly person and like to put everyone at ease. I try to adapt to each student's learning style. As I have hinted at in my bio, I teach the skills and then we work together on these skills during the lesson. The idea is for the knowledge and skills to come together before the student tries on their own. The student actually learns quicker this way and we repeat lessons much less. The student also desires to learn when they see those goals being attained at a quicker pace. I usually average one lesson book every 2-3 months, depending on the student.
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I have taught every method available for piano. My preference is Faber & Faber. For more advanced students we create our own curriculum.
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· Piano · In home
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Shae K.
About Alex M.Close
I have been immersed in music theory for the last 13 years & have been tutoring/mentoring people in this field for about as long as I've been studying it. From the basics up to serial/spectral music & everything in between. Comfortable in traditional, pop & "rock" music theory, & what goes into each style to make it what it is.
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I graduated from the University of St. Thomas "Cum Laude" in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Guitar Performance, with minors in Music Production & Composition. While attending St. Thomas I served as the Music Theory tutor, as well as the live sound/stage/light/recording technician for student & faculty recitals.
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I am an experienced gigging musician in most major genres of music: classical, jazz, blues, rock, funk, folk, metal, acoustic fingerstyle/slap, instrumental rock, "shred," pop, world music, electronica, etc. & feel comfortable conveying the techniques, approaches & idioms to a student by breaking them down into digestible components, while making these new ideas relatable to material they are already familiar with.
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Progressive rock, classic rock, blues, jazz, funk, disco, classical, acoustic fingerstyle/slap, flamenco guitar; music theory, sight-reading, composition, songwriting, film scoring, music production.
· Guitar · In home
· Guitar · In home
· Guitar · In home
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Alex M.
About Amy W.Close
I have a music education degree, which included years of music theory classes. I am able to help students who want to learn music theory.
About Amy
I love music of all kinds and have a strong belief that everyone should experience the joy and power of it in his or her life. It is very rewarding for me to help students develop their skills as they discover a meaningful way of self-expression using a universal language. Teaching music is something I love to do and I know that fact reflects to my students resulting in an enjoyable experience for them as well.
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What can a student/parent expect from lessons with me? I can provide my students with a solid foundation of proper technique. This is so very important because you do not ever want to have to unlearn bad habits. I also include appropriate music theory, ear training and improvising for each level. I purposefully pace the lessons to prevent students from feeling frustrated. Instead, I work to generate excitement about the learning process and keep students motivated by their own progress. Furthermore, I am willing to accommodate a student if they have a special interest in a certain musical genre or a personal goal they are working towards. I encourage, but do not require students to take advantage of recital and performance opportunities that I provide.
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Large music room: piano, electric keyboard, flute, clarinet, trumpet, music stands.
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I have a lot of experience teaching students who are brand new to their instrument. I believe the beginning is a very important time to start building a solid foundation for all future musical growth. I love being able to help my students establish good habits from the beginning and influence the overall direction of a new studentâs musical experience.
I love music of all kinds and have fun playing and teaching all the instruments that I listed. However, the two instruments that I have the most training on and have performed on are the piano and the flute. I would be a great teacher for private lessons to help a student excel in band at school or for a high school student preparing for contests or auditions. Also, I am very patient with beginners and would be ideal as a child's first piano teacher or for an adult who has always wanted to play a certain instrument of his or her choice.
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· Clarinet · In studio
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Zach is very motivating and inspiring. He will not yell or discourage you or your child. He will have reasonable and attainable weekly goals. He will seek the best from you but will maintain professionalism and makes learning enjoyable and fun. Works well with all ag
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*** Travel Equipment ***
Student should provide instrument, stand. I will provide my own instrument (except piano).
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Suzuki for violin (I'm comfortable with other methods, too)
· Guitar · In home
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I found Zach through 'take lessons' after my daughter had a few years with an intense classical pianist. I want my daughter to have fun and appreciate music and not feel the intense pressure she was feeling with our previous instructor. Zach was the perfect choice. My daughter loves her lessons. Zach does take time off for his professional endevors. Good for him. He has always let us know and connected with us when he returns.
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Zachary J.
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My lessons provide students with an opportunity to deeply explore the voice, build confidence, and to develop healthy and effective singing practices, which can be applied to any style of musical singing and playing.
A well-rounded music education is very important and I have fun and educational resources for learning vocal technique, ear training, harmony, pitch matching and music theory.
I am very fortunate to have performed and studied Classical and Opera, musical theater productions, have sang in Rock, Pop, Country, R&B
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Bachelor of Music, minor in Psychology from Michigan State University
Master of Vocal Pedagogy from Oakland University
Here is some of my experience as a performer: I have sung Internationally at the renowned Eisteffodd Music Festival in Wales, toured through Britain and performed at the Laupin Agile Cabaret in Paris. I was honored with a nomination to attend the prestigious Yale Cabaret Conference and worked with cabaret legend Julie Wilson and Manhattan Transfer founder Laurel Masse. Sung and performed roles with the Mid-Michigan and Detroit Opera Companies. Performed a production of Sleepwalkers with the Kari Margolis Brown Company at the O'Shaughnessy Theatre. I currently perform all over the Twin Cities with my own R&B/Soul Band, Melody and The Dramatics! Plus, I am a contract vocalist and perform in a variety of other projects, so needless to say, it is all a very awesome ride!
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My laid-back and fun approach allows for versatility and is tailored to meet the needs of the individual student. When studying the art of singing you are gaining skills, which build confidence.
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I have "warm-up" tracks which you can use in your car or at home and you will notice significant improvement once you start your routine.
Practicing is very important and I have great methods to teach students how to maximize their time and get the best results! I am privileged to have an opportunity to teach and very passionate about coaching a student to meet his or her musical goals!
Also, I have a Beagle named "Bacon" and he will always be very excited to see you, however he does calm down when you're in the studio. In addition, I have two cats, so please let me know if you have allergies or any special recommendations.
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The house is in a cul-de-sac and there is ample street parking. Also, in the case of a snow emergency, you will be able to park in the driveway.
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I teach in a variety of vocal styles including, rock, pop, jazz, country and classical, keyboard and music theory. I have been trained by some of the best instructors in the country and strive for my students to be vocally healthy, so they'll have long careers. I also perform in professional bands, orchestras and can bring that experience into the lesson.
Energetic and enthusiastic; actively promote values and traditional teaching practices coupled with the introduction of technology into the lesson. Experienced educator eager to share passion and talent for music with the next generation of musicians and outstanding communication skills.
· Singing · In home
I would recommend her.
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· Singing · In studio
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Melody M.
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About Mark
Mark has performed in musical groups that have played locally and toured nationally. He has opened for national recording artists such as Eddie Money, Blackfoot, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Molly Hatchet, and Shooting Star (to name just a few). He has extensive songwriting experience and has composed original songs for various local bands. He has also produced musical scores for theatrical productions at t
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Students can expect lessons to be structured while being tailored to their desires and goals. Mark likes to focus on what students want to learn while pushing them to challenge themselves. His goal is to "bring out the artist" in his students but he also understands lessons should be fun.
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I will suggest necessary teaching materials/books. Students need their own instruments.
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Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Pop, etc
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
· Guitar · In home
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Mark H.
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Music notation, chord study, major & minor keys/scales, modes, harmonic structure.
About Yasmin
I enjoy playing classical music (primarily Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin) tango, and pop songs as well. I have played keyboards and bass guitar professionally and enjoyed some commercial recognition in California when invited to open for a well known Bay Area band ("Foxboro Hot Tubs" a.k.a. "Green Day") at The Roxy and a handful of other west coast venues.
My music students are introduced to basic music theory, notation, and technique to enable them to play fun, simple melodies after the first lesson, and fun simple arrangements after the first month.
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Expect this to be fun! All lessons will incorporate proper playing technique and elements of the most basic theory, no matter the style of music. If students can devote some time to practice every week, they will see results. If students practice daily, they may exceed their expectations!
With each new song or lesson to be learned, I walk you through each part so that your practice time alone is fruitful. I encourage students to tell me what they want to learn. Any arrangement, classical or pop, can be made accessible to any level.
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In-Studio lessons take place in teacher's home or at Chanson Voice and Music Academy in St. Paul.
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Ear training, music notation & sight reading, music theory, tablature, lead sheets, solo and ensemble.
Classical training, for those so inclined!
· Piano · In home
· Piano · In studio
· Piano · In studio
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Yasmin B.
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Music theory teaching assistantship at the university level. I've taught college students as a class and individually.
About Matthew
As important as performing is to Matthew, teaching is also an essential part of his mission. His wide knowledge of the instrument's power and his ability to adapt to your goals and learning needs makes him one of the best in the field. Current students range from young to wise.
Pianist Matthew S. is a Mankato, Minnesota native and began performing for the public as a choir accompanist and church musician at age 11. Participation in piano competitions and master classes also helped fuel his passion for th
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Mr. S. owes his success to the support of his family and the patience of his mentors.
· Piano · In studio
· Classical Piano · In studio
· Singing · In studio
Matthew S.
Matthew S.
About Maxwell L.Close
I have been a music theory nerd since I was 8 years old. I have two degrees in Theory and Composition, and have taught theory both privately and in a class setting for 5 years. I specialize in classical theory, but have a good understanding of pop and dabble in jazz. Students who study with me get a real strong understanding of the fundamentals and how those relate to more complex subjects.
About Maxwell
I received his MM at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as the last graduate student of the esteemed Ukranian composer Virko Baley. I received his BA at Luther College under Dr. Brooke Joyce, where my collaborative piece with Kimberly Osberg, The Page-Turners' Retort, received the honor of performance at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research.
I've taught both private lessons and classes in gu
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Award-winning journalist is UHM Commencement speaker on SaturdayUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Director of Communications, Chancellor's Office
UH Mānoa will hold its mid-year 2013 Commencement ceremony on Saturday morning, December 21, at the Stan Sheriff Center. Commencement speaker will be Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker, immigration activist, and founder of Define American, a campaign that seeks to elevate the conversation on the topic of immigration.
The UH Mānoa mid-year 2013 Commencement program will begin at 9 a.m. The student procession will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Graduates, families, friends, and UH faculty and staff who plan to attend this year's Commencement should be aware of possible traffic congestion, to approach the campus with caution, and to arrive early to avoid delays.
About 1,100 students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates to conclude the Fall academic term. Just over 800 students will receive bachelor degrees, and more than 300 will receive master's and doctorate degrees, and post-baccalaureate certificates in secondary education.
Doors to the Stan Sheriff Center will open at 7:45 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are issued, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Balloons and strollers are not allowed inside the Stan Sheriff Center.
Free parking will be available in the lower campus Parking Structure, which will open at 6 a.m.
Following the ceremony, friends and family members may greet graduates on the football grass practice field (surnames A-L) and the soccer practice field (M-Z).
There will be a live Webcast of the ceremony. For more information on the Webcast, and other details about the Commencement ceremony, see https://manoa.hawaii.edu/commencement/.
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