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«I am Dregn, King of Kings,
Gaze at my work oh mighty Lords and despair!»
That's what is engraved below the statue of the powerful Emperor who conquered the city of Balgenheim and all its region.
The warrior princes of the almighty Leader of the Vortex, Oflgn and Sekutor, have finally managed to take over the city in the name of the Vortex Empire.
The last rebel garrison of Balgenheim fell and the Leader of the opposition to the previous system, has been taken prisoner.
His daughter, Naja, young recruit, managed to run away in direction of Clint City to ask for some help.
Will the Clint City clans help her? Will they manage to ally to counter the Emperor's plans?plans?
There will be individual point and group points.
Group points will determine the winners of a phase.
The individual points will determine who distinguished oneself and who is disqualified in each group.
There will be special rules for decks from phase 2.
The Resistance group will be allowed to use the following clans only: Pussycats, Roots, Sentinel, Rescue, Skeelz, Jungo and La Junta.
The Empire groupe will be allowed to use the following clans only: Uppers, Montana, GHEIST, Vortex, Nightmare, Freaks, Piranas.
IMPORTANT - in case of cheating:
A screenshot is OBLIGATORY. If a player cheats, he'll be instantly disqualified. But no screenshot, no proof.
When a group wins a phase, the winner will receive a penalty in next phase: one of the allowed clans will disappear from the format. The choice of this clan will be made by the admin in charge of the event (but maybe you can prompt me the best idea in the French comments of the event )
The first players of the winning group of a phase will win prizes.
The first players of the losing group of a phase will also win prizes.
The final phase won't take into account the results of phase 5.
Registrations will start: 02-03-2012
End of registrations and beginning of the event : 02-06-2012
Registrations rules : at least lvl 35 and Imperator.
Registration Fees: 5000 clintz.
You'll have 3 days to join in, 200 players will be randomly selected. Make sure you have enough clintz or you won't be able to join in this event.
King of King EN
Ourmonster Veteran The Power House Monday 13/02/2012, 00:57
There should be a John Connor fighting against Dregn's cyborg army... new clan anyone?
Alexandwa Senior D-Versified Wednesday 15/02/2012, 11:29
FrazMonkey, if you read the comments on the event, you will find your answer
PermanatorWMD Titan Wise Men Distracted Sunday 22/04/2012, 11:48
Soo, whatup with the english event, it's been on stop for almost a month...
DI Scorp2k11 Senior Thursday 10/05/2012, 06:28
Why is the game so UNFAIR!! wow in tornaments i was lvl 12 fighting lvls 50-80??? wow


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I just picked up my R1200GS last night! Unfortunately it's raining today, so hope to get out on it tomorrow.
Today I was playing around and getting familiar with the bike. I got the option package that includes the GPS mount, but did not purchase the Navigator since I already have the Garmin 665. That plugs right in and even appears to send the time to the dash. I know I won't be able to control it with the handlebar wheel, etc.
My question is, does the BMW mount wiring harness have anywhere to plug my XM satellite antenna in? If so where is the connection point? I tried taking body panels off to follow the wiring, but got stuck taking off the first one!

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Harbach-Ripley Senior Center
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Our senior centers provide a safe place for our elder population to visit during the day for engaging activities and socializing. Programs that we offer at each Senior Center include: a noon-time meal, fitness, health education, and recreation opportunities.
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In the last installment of this six-part series, we discussed the circumstances under which a court might find that there are sufficient "indicia of control" to warrant requiring the company to preserve and produce documents in the possession of a third party. This segment explores ways to minimize the company's discovery obligations when the business units have outsourced certain functions to third party vendors or consultants.
When engaging a vendor or consultant it is worth thinking — at least in passing — about the risk of litigation and to what extent the company will be required to preserve and potentially produce documents in the hands of the third party. The following precautions may, together or in isolation, reduce the chance that a court will find sufficient indicia present to conclude that the company is "in control" of the third party's documents. Of course, depending on the jurisdiction and the judge, none of these suggestions is foolproof.
Emphasize the independent contractor relationship
The closer the relationship between the company and the third party, the easier it is for the party seeking discovery to show that the requisite control over documents exists. As suggested in the last part in this series, courts will often look in the first instance to the agreement between the company and the third party to determine if the company should be deemed in "control" of the third party's documents. When drafting the agreement, avoid words like "agent" or "fiduciary," which are classic indicia of control. Instead, the contract should make clear that each party is an independent contractor and does not have authority to act on behalf of the other party. The following language might be considered: "The parties are independent contractors to each other. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the parties."
Give the third party an exclusive right to purely internal communications
A company might also consider including language in the agreement that gives each party exclusive control over its purely internal communications. For example:
Any and all inventions, discoveries, developments, innovations, and programs related to the duties of Contractor to the company will be the property of the Company. Any internal communications amongst the employees of the Contractor will be the exclusive property of the Contractor. Nothing in this agreement will give the Company the right to demand Contractor's internal communications related to the Company's business in which the Company is not the recipient.
All email communications related to the company's business or operations exchanged among employees of the contractor without Company as a recipient or sender are the exclusive and sole property of the creator of the communication.
Carefully restrict access to shared databases and use a separate email address for non-employees
As we noted in the last segment, courts will often equate access with control. To the extent company employees have access to the consultant's third party communications, a court may deem this sufficient to find that the company has control or at least the practical ability to obtain documents from that party. To limit the appearance of wholesale availability, the company should limit access to shared databases to only those documents and/or programs that are necessary for a particular employee to do his or her day-to-day work. While this series is focused primarily on vendors and consultants, this suggestion is particularly important for companies that want to avoid production of documents from corporate parents or sister companies.
Likewise, if possible, use a separate email system and address for third party contractors instead of assigning the contractor a company email address. Although outside the scope of this article, this can also be advisable from a strategic perspective. If you use the same email address or only a slight variation of the company email address, a jury may later fail to appreciate the distinction between who is a full-time employee and who is a contractor on any given document. In only the rarest circumstances do you want the contractor speaking for the company, and even then it is typically only with the company's approval. (Of course, from a business perspective, if the representative is dealing with customers, you may want the email address to be consistent. This is a judgment call, but one that should be very carefully considered, ideally before litigation arises.)
Define the third party's role narrowly
In the same vein, you want to avoid the appearance that the third party's status is that of a "de facto employee" in light of his or her role at the company. This can be avoided by defining the third party's role very narrowly either in the agreement itself or in practice. Note, however, that doing so might prevent the company from taking advantage of favorable precedent regarding the attorney client privilege. In In re Copper Market Antitrust Litig., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that communications with third party public relations firm was privileged where the PR consultant was the"[f]unctional equivalent of an employee."
Use of confidentiality clauses/notice provisions
Companies will typically include a provision such as the following in their standard agreements:
In the course of performance under this agreement, parties may be given access to confidential information owned or relating to the other party, including but not limited to products/financial/pricing/marketing information, business strategies, and information relating to the party's organization and operations, in any and all forms including electronic communications. Such Confidential information shall be the sole and exclusive property of the creator of the information.
Parties agree not to disclose such confidential information without explicit prior written consent of the other party. In the case of judicial or administrative process or any governmental or court order requiring disclosure of such information, Contractor must provide notice to the Company at the earliest practicable time prior to disclosure and provide the company with the opportunity to review the information upon such notice.
Under the current state of the law, such provisions are unlikely to be viewed as giving the company "control" over the third party's documents, assuming other indicia are not present. As the Southern District of New York wrote in GenOn Mid-Atlantics LLC v. Stone Webster, Inc., "Contrary to Shaw's contentions, the fact that FTI agreed to treat its audit work product as confidential, and to provide Alston & Bird with advance notice of subpoenas . . . does not establish that GenOn was granted any legal rights with respect to FTI's information . . . Moreover, the provisions relating to the confidentiality of FTI's audit materials do no indicate that FTI had an affirmative duty to furnish those materials to GenOn at its request or that of Alston & Bird."
At the same time, these provisions have the advantage of giving the company an opportunity to review and, at a minimum, seek appropriate orders from the court if the company feels that certain materials should be subject to a higher degree of confidentiality protection and/or sealed.
While following the above suggestions cannot guarantee that you will avoid a ruling that the company has "control" over a third party's documents for discovery purposes, it should leave room to argue against such a finding. In the next segment, we will discuss some items to consider when determining if the company does, in fact, want to limit its "control" over third party documents. Although lawyers tend to have a knee-jerk reaction that it is always best to avoid involvement in another entity's discovery, there are instances in which it might benefit the company to maintain some say in when and what documents are produced. In addition, we will briefly address how to satisfy the obligation should the company decide to, or be ordered to, preserve and produce documents from vendors or consultants.


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A boy's name of English and Hebrew origin. Jamesie has never been a common name in the United States. Meaning: Hebrew: supplanter, substitute. English: a form of Jacob. Bible: James the Great and James the Less were two of the Twelve Apostles.
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Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeons Richard W. Fleming, M.D. and Toby G. Mayer, M.D. have spent over 25 years advancing the art and science of plastic surgery. Their office, the Beverly Hills Institute, is designed for patient comfort and privacy with state-of-the-art surgical suites created to accommodate the specific, delicate procedures they perform.
The Beverly Hills Institute is well-known among Hollywood celebrities as the place for rejuvenating, subtle cosmetic surgery. Because Dr. Fleming and Dr. Mayer produce such stunning, nearly-undetectable results and are scrupulous about maintaining privacy for their patients, Hollywood stars are frequent visitors to the Beverly Hills Institute.
Due to their innovative contributions to the field of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Fleming and Dr. Mayer are often asked to appear on television programs and participate in magazine interviews. Please take a look at the In the Media section to see these articles and programs for yourself.
Our Doctors
Toby G. Mayer, M.D. F.A.C.S., and Richard W. Fleming, M.D., F.A.C.S., are Medical Directors of the Beverly Hills Institute of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery. They each have dual Board certifications and are Fellows of both the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Mayer and Dr. Fleming are Clinical Professors and past Co-Chairmen of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. They lecture at the University to surgeons in training and also regularly assist them in surgery.
Doctors Fleming and Mayer have been regularly invited professors at numerous teaching seminars, giving talks on plastic surgery topics such as nasal surgery, revision rhinoplasty, liposuction, facelifts, forehead lifts, chemical peels, and all aspects of hair replacement surgery. Invitations have been extended and accepted to perform surgery outside the United States for academic (teaching) purposes as well as for private patients in other countries.
As recognized leaders in hair replacement surgery, Dr. Mayer and Dr. Fleming co-directed the International Symposium on Hair Replacement Surgery for six years. They have published numerous papers on their innovations to the revolutionary flap technique for permanent hair replacement, and both doctors have contributed to many leading textbooks on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Their textbook for plastic surgeons, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Scalp, is in publication. Dr. Mayer and Dr. Fleming have also published a book entitled "The Everyman's Guide to Hair Replacement," which is aimed at those who wish to learn more about the many different hair replacement solutions available.
In addition to Dr. Fleming and Dr. Mayer's many accomplishments as Beverly Hills rhinoplasty surgeons, they are also part of the esteemed Rhinoplasty Society, a non-profit organization that only twenty two surgeons across the United States have the privilege of being a part of. For more information on The Rhinoplasty Society please visit their website at www.rhinoplastysociety.org.
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We will attempt to work with any patient's individual insurance company to try to minimize the patient's out-of-pocket costs; however, we are not participating providers for any insurance company. Your procedure(s) may or may not be completely or partially covered, depending on your policy and whether you have a condition which would necessitate medical treatment.
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Notice of Privacy Practices
It is the policy of this medical practice that our employees comply with our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is consistent with HIPAA and California Law. Our Notice of Privacy Practices is provided to all our patients at the first patient encounter if possible. Copies are available for distribution at our reception desk.
February 6, 2018
On Monday, February 5, 2018 we had our inspection for reaccreditation of the Beverly Hills Institute surgery center. The process was conducted by our operating room supervisor, Maria Ruiz, with support from Francis in the operating room and our office manager Elaine Loeb.
James Hinsdale M.D. a trauma surgeon from Northern California conducted the survey. As past president of the California Medical Association, Dr. Hinsdale has devoted a significant part of his career to establishing and improving quality medical care in the sate of California.
The accreditation process which is scheduled every three years for outpatient surgery facilities is necessary to ensure patient safety and maintain our standards to provide quality care.
Richard W. Fleming M.D., F.A.C.S.


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I stand corrected!
In a recent commentary about picking cotton—actually about my mother picking cotton since I was of little use in the endeavor, being only four or five years old at the time—I was guilty of a math error.
Actually, I was guilty of an oversight error. I failed to note that the amount of cotton my mother picked, 200 pounds in one day, was not what the gin would have paid for. Turnout would have been considerably less than the pounds she picked and tied up in that cotton sheet at the end of the day.
I was reminded of that shortly after the latest issue of Southwest Farm Press began arriving in mailboxes. And it was suggested that I make a correction as soon as possible so that people would not think me some sort of buffoon. Well, some people probably think that anyway, but if we can prevent that sentiment from spreading, all the better.
One gentleman noted that we share the same last name and quipped that perhaps the name Smith could be sullied if I let the error stand. I am, therefore, admitting my error and correcting the mistake, with help from observant readers, one of whom offered further insight: "200 pounds of hand-picked cotton has to go through the process of being ginned and seed removed," wrote Larry Helms.
He said turnout normally ranges from 25 percent to 35 percent. So 200 pounds of hand-picked cotton turns into approximately 60 pounds of marketable cotton for the farmer. At 33 cents a pound in 1953, that would be $19, less gin charges.
"Best I remember we got 50 cents per 100 pounds for hand-pulling cotton in 1953," Helms said. "I was 5 years old at the time. At 200 pounds a day, that would yield $1 to the picker."
I checked with my mom recently and she recalls being paid about $2 a day for picking cotton, which, she said, was a pretty good fee at the time. She also said she probably never picked as much as 200 pounds in a day, but I like to give her the benefit of the doubt. She was quite certain that I did not pick 50 cents worth of cotton.
Mr. Helms said 2,000 pounds of hand- or machine-picked cotton turns into approximately a 500- pound marketable bale. "Before ginning charges, at 33 cents-a-pound, that comes to $165. In 2009, we sold our cotton for about 55 cents a pound, $275 per bale, which is only $110 more than it was in 1953. I wonder why I got into this business sometimes!"
I am happy to report that the responses to my cotton-picking story, even the ones pointing out the error, were good humored and absent any malice. I also would like to remind readers that I do occasionally make mistakes and can always count on your sharp eyes to ferret them out. I always appreciate the feedback.
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Washington: In a breakthrough, a key India-made meningitis vaccine can now be transported or stored for up to four days without refrigeration, which could help combat the disease in poor countries.
According to researchers, the meningitis A vaccine known as MenAfriVac, created to meet the needs of Africa`s meningitis belt, can now be kept in a controlled temperature chain (CTC) at temperatures of up to 40 Degree Celsius for up to four days.
Costing less than USD 0.50 per dose, the innovative vaccine that is manufactured by Serum Institute of India Ltd. (SIIL) has dramatically reduced disease burden in the first countries to introduce it, according to recently-published findings.
The decision could help increase campaign efficiency and coverage and save funds normally spent maintaining the challenging cold chain during the "last mile" of vaccine delivery.
The outcome of the review and decisions of the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), supported by a Health Canada analysis and confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Vaccines Pre-qualification Programme, was revealed during the ASTMH conference in Atlanta by Godwin Enwere, medical director for the Meningitis Vaccine Project.
The regulatory approval has the effect of permitting the re-labelling of MenAfriVac, while ensuring that the vaccine remains effective and safe throughout its life cycle.
MenAfriVac is the first vaccine designed specifically to help health workers eliminate meningococcal A epidemics from Africa`s "meningitis belt," which includes 26 countries from Senegal to Ethiopia.
"The potential for some vaccines to remain safely outside the cold chain for short periods of time has been widely known for over 20 years," said Dr Michel Zaffran, director of Optimise, the PATH-WHO collaboration aimed at improving immunisation systems and technologies.
"But this is the first time that a vaccine intended for use in Africa has been tested and submitted to regulatory review and approved for this type of use. And we expect this announcement to build momentum for applying the CTC concept to other vaccines and initiatives, allowing us to save more lives in low-income countries," Zaffran said.
Evidence of the heat stability of MenAfriVac was validated by a team of experts from WHO, PATH, SIIL, and Health Canada.


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By an historical coincidence, both Julian Assange and Luis Posada Carriles were brought before Western courts around the same time in late 2010 and early 2011—Assange in Britain and Posada in the United States. The contrast in their treatment by the U.S.-Anglo system of justice and in their handling by the Western establishment media is enlightening.
Posada, now 82, is a self-confessed terrorist, Bay of Pigs veteran, School of the Americas graduate, and CIA operative who has been credibly placed at two meetings where the plan was hatched for the October 1976 bombing of a Cuban airliner that killed all 73 civilians aboard. He also has been implicated in numerous other terrorist acts in which people were killed or injured and property destroyed, and he played a role in the United States' arms-smuggling network in Central America that eventually came to light in the Iran-Contra investigations.
"The CIA taught us everything," Posada told the New York Times in 1998. "They taught us explosives, how to kill, bomb, trained us in acts of sabotage." Posada was a star pupil. But as a longtime CIA asset and, until the past decade, the "most notorious commando in the anti-Castro underground," the U.S. justice system has never charged Posada with a crime related to terrorism or the death of civilians, even though a former FBI counterterrorism expert who investigated the Cuban airliner bombing claims that Posada was "up to his eyeballs" in its planning. Surely this is because his killings and bombings were carried out against targets of U.S. policy, and because he almost certainly would have implicated the CIA.
In fact, the U.S. justice system never charged Posada with any kind of offense until early 2007, when a federal grand jury indicted him with the ludicrously lesser charges of making false statements during his naturalization interview two years earlier. After Posada had slipped into Miami's anti-Castro Cuban-exile community in March 2005, he filed for political asylum but then quickly withdrew his application when he recognized that in the aftermath of 9/11 and Bush's "War on Terror," his past activities made him a "hot potato."
But before he could disappear again, he held a news conference in Miami, and Department of Homeland Security agents grabbed him—and ever since he has faced a series of on-again-off-again perjury charges related to his original interview.
With his current trial now underway in a U.S. District Court in El Paso, things have not moved beyond this point, leading one observer, Jose Pertierra, a Washington D.C.-based attorney who represents the Venezuelan government, which since 2005 has sought Posada's extradition to stand trial for the Cuban airliner bombing, to conclude that "all parties are waiting for a biological solution to this case."
As U.S. prosecutor Timothy Reardon told the court at the start of this trial, Posada "can do anything he wants to the Cuban regime." But he lied during his naturalization interview, and one "must play by the rules and tell the truth to become a citizen."
Julian Assange, by contrast, has not killed anybody, or so far even broken any law, and key U.S. military officials have denied claims that information released into the public realm via WikiLeaks has resulted in anybody's death...
- an excerpt from Mixed Media: Assange and Posada in the Propaganda System by Edward S. Herman and David Peterson. Herman and Peterson are coauthors of the new book The Politics of Genocide published by Monthly Review Press.
Van Dyke Parks: The thing about Phil that made him interesting was he was totally unequivocal. He was determined, precise, literate, but already filled with rage and political purpose in his songs.
Phil Ochs: [singing] He slowly squeezed the trigger, the bullet left his side. It struck the heart of every man when Evers fell and died. Too many martyrs and too many dead...
Dave Van Ronk: Topical song movement evolved out of opposition to segregation, Jim Crow, and the civil rights movement, in general, subsequently the Vietnam War. Without those howling injustices and outrages, there would have been no protest song movement. Probably there would have been no folk song movement.
Phil Ochs: [singing] And then there came the boycotts and then the Freedom Rides. And forgetting what you stood for, you tried to block the tide. Oh, the automation bosses were laughing on the side, as they watched you lose your link on the chain, on the chain, as they watched you lose your link on the chain.
Michael Ochs: Phil would play anywhere. There were the club things. There'd be a multi-artist thing. You'd hear about all these causes that needed help. He would go to the South and do civil rights things.
Phil Ochs: [singing] If you drag her muddy rivers, nameless bodies you will find. Oh, the calendar is lying when it reads the present time. Oh, here's to the land you've torn out the heart of. Mississippi, find yourself another country to be part of.
Michael Ochs: It was a great way to reach people through one's music. Phil would actually turn down a commercial job for a benefit, because the benefit would usually reach more people.
Abbie Hoffman: No matter how small a group or big the group, whenever anybody asked, I can never remember him turning down anybody, any benefit, any chance to sing for a cause he believed in. He really—Phil Ochs was there.
Lucian Truscot IV: Those guys were true believers. Those guys would show up, you know, for the opening of an envelope to give $10 to some guy that was handing out crackers on the Bowery, to sing a song for the cracker-hander-outter guy.
Arthur Gorson: Phil went down to Hazard, Kentucky, because there was a miners' strike.
Phil Ochs: [singing] Well, some people think that unions are too strong, union leaders should go back where they belong.
Arthur Gorson: We got to sleep in bathtubs, so that when they came and shot up the rooms at night, you wouldn't have bullets bouncing off. And it was cool.
Phil Ochs: [singing] Well, mining is a hazard in Hazard, Kentucky, and if you ain't mining there, you're awful lucky, because if you don't get silicosis or a pay that's just atrocious, you'll be screaming for a union that will care.
Arthur Gorson: There was sort of a very kind of practical moral politics that had to do with a sincere feeling that people should be treated equally.
Phil Ochs: [singing] But if you want to get together and fight, good buddy, that's what I want to hear.
- An excerpt from Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune taken from a DemocracyNow! interview with
Kenneth Bowser, the director, and Michael Ochs, the produce and brother of Phil Ochs.
"Examining Tuskegee" seeks to reaffirm the importance of medical ethics and informed consent. Unlike previous studies on Tuskegee, Reverby's
"Examining Tuskegee" highlights the usual black-and-white tale of ethics and deception by documenting the personal stories of surviving victims.
"I was terrified that I wouldn't understand the heavy southern accent and I was more worried that they wouldn't understand my New York accent," Reverby said of her first interactions with former Tuskegee subjects. She traveled to Macon County, Ala. to interview the men directly.
Reverby was not solely concerned with making her findings on Tuskegee known to the government. She spoke to the families of the victims to help them understand the injustice of the syphilis study.
"The scariest thing was speaking at a Southern Baptist church," she recalled. It was in that Baptist Church that she discussed the syphilis study before an audience of approximately one hundred individuals in Notasulga, Ala., just outside of Tuskegee. "About a quarter were family members of the study," Reverby recalled. She had to face down the community's suspicious comments: "'Why should we believe you? Are you here just to use us one more time?'"
To acknowledge Reverby's efforts in documenting and publishing details on the Tuskegee experiments, Macon County declared a "Susan Reverby Day." "This was a high point in my intellectual career," said Reverby, who was overwhelmed by the response of Macon County and the warmth extended to her.
Although Reverby acknowledged the personal importance of the reaction to her efforts from the local communities, she is even more appreciative of the impact she has had on the academic community. Her work has had a lasting impact on more than twenty historians, a fact that is deeply meaningful to her. - from The Wellesley News


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Gay California couples who wed just after the Supreme Court struck down... View gallery »
Getty France became the 14th country to legalize same-sex weddings after French President Francois Hollande signed a bill into law extending the right to marry to gay couples, according to NBC News. The legislation is one of the biggest social reforms the country has witnessed since abolishing the death penalty in 1981. The bill, which had been pledged by the Socialist president, had sparked much debating from conservatives in France. Opponents of the bill have engaged in heated protests, some of which have been violent. Frigide Barjot, a political activist and humorist, has said a protest is slated for May 29 will draw millions into the streets. However, polls show that more than half of the country supported gay marriage. Get More at NBC News


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Ciabatta Bread Attempt Part III (The Final Chapter)
Well, time passed in that way it does and soon I had two loaves ready for the oven:
I trimmed the parchment paper (which burned to a crisp, by the way, any tips on avoiding that in the future?), wished them well, and gently slid them on the stone.
Twenty minutes later, I pulled out these:
As you can see, they were far darker than I'd wanted. The recipe stated they should be a "pale golden," and I got, well, flour-ed brown. They came out crispy enough and the crust had some crackle, and the bottom sounded hollow enough.
But alas, it wasn't long before they were soft. I wondered if I shouldn't have tried spritzing them or something.
Still, when it came time for stew, the crumb was ok in the loaf we ate (haven't tried the second one yet), though not as bubbly as I had expected:
So, that's my ciabatta adventure. I'll definately try again, as I'm a tad disappointed in these loaves. Any tips for next time would be greatly appreciated.


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Voices of Youth Inspire! "Do not give anyone the chance to think you cannot fulfill your dreams without them".
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Please tell us your name: Opasho Olukemi Titilope
Your age: 23
Where are you originally from and where do you currently live?
I am from Ondo State and I live in Lagos State, Nigeria.
According to your business card – what's your job title?
Singer, C.E.O. REAL MUSIC THEATRE PRODUCTIONS.
And how does that compare with what you wanted to do when you were 10 years old?
Comparing my present position with what I wanted to be thirteen years ago cannot be far-fetched. When I was ten years old, I had that enthusiasm to sing, which I was doing then. I felt it would have just been perfect for me to be a famous singer and then have my own reality television show that showcases strictly awesome musicians that the world had never seen or heard before. My dream was becoming a reality until I thought of something I could do differently which was the idea of including drama and dance to my singing. Now, I have something that stands out and is unique in its own way, which is becoming not just a famous singer but also a C.E.O. of a music theatre company called The Real music theatre productions which is a contemporary musical theatre company that gives youths the platform to express themselves in singing, dancing and acting.
Give us 10 words that describe your typical work day?
· Dexterity
· Godly
· Precision
· Faith
· Focus
· Success
· Harmony
· Music
· Art
· Faith
In a nutshell, how did you get to where you are right now? Name some of the most important milestones.
Initially, when I started as a C.E.O., it wasn't a joke, sometimes I even wanted to give up because help was coming from nowhere. There were nights I cried asking God to assist me, other nights I cried because it felt like the world had turned against me and I was alone in it. To show how serious I was, I went ahead to register the company before progressing any further. After the long process of registration, I wrote a proposal to seek for sponsors here and there hoping my idea would not be stolen, everyone thought it was a good idea but I wasn't getting what I wanted which was funds, every one that promised one thing or the other couldn't keep to their promises for one reason or the other. One night I cried so much that my father got upset and the first turning point for me was when he said "DO NOT GIVE ANYONE THE CHANCE TO THINK YOU CANNOT FULFILL YOUR DREAMS WITHOUT THEM". At that point, I brazened up and began to focus more on making my first stage pay a success. I spoke to Akinwunmi popularly known as "talking fingers" (a music producer), Kaffy (dancer) and Benita Okojie (singer), Topsticks (female drummer) and of course my Pastor (spiritual father), I see them as mature minds and they gave me a lot of advices that put me through my work. Little by little, I was able to put a lot of time and work to making it a success. I brought in television stations and the newspaper to make my work successful and I had a lot of mental support from friends around. The major turning point for me was when my first stage play became a success and the talk of the town. I was glad that, with the little I had, I could produce something really good. One of the people that inspired me and still inspire me is Tyler Perry. I'd seen a lot of his movies and how well he communicates to his viewers, the story of his life has also been a source of inspiration and as a lady, I just knew my case wasn't even as bad as his and even if it were, I had no reason to think I should give up on fulfilling my dreams. These few points out of several others have made me the strong lady that I am today and a young C.E.O.
What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to get to your current position and how did it help you to grow as a person?
The biggest obstacle I had to overcome was "fear". Fear is an emotion induced by a perceived threat and I see it as a psychological horror. In trying to achieve my goals, I had a lot of people that advised me correctly and wrongly, there were some others that felt I shouldn't venture into it at all and they funnily had a lot of proverbs to back it up. Well, I could clearly see and pick out what was useful for me in the end. Youths today have buried their skills and ideas because they have allowed the circumstances around them to put fear into their minds, that way, they would rather not venture into achieving whatever they want to achieve. I had to overcome fear and take all the risks I needed to take to be successful. In putting fear aside, it made me a stronger lady, I am able to make a lot of decisions without giving much attention to circumstances that would weigh me down and I'm also able to see clearly opportunities and possibilities.
How important was your choice of degree/field of study at university for what you're doing now?
Extremely important! I am a graduate of The Redeemer's University, class 2012 and back then, I studied Accounting for 4 years. A lot of people wonder why I drifted from Accounting or better still why I didn't just go ahead to study theatre arts but the truth is, I have not abandoned accounting, in fact I'm writing a professional accounting course at present. The course an individual studies in the university doesn't determine the individual's tomorrow, in other words, what an individual studies in the university should be a guide to the individual's career in life whether it's in the same line or not. Accounting has assisted me in managing the company's cash inflow and outflow, assisted me in creating budgets from time to time to avoid over-spending, keeping records and generally managing the organization.
What are the top three things someone needs to excel in your field?
· Sacrifice
· Patience
· Focus
What do you think is the MOST important thing governments and/or companies can do to help young people get started in their careers?
The government and corporate organizations have several roles to pay in the lives of youths especially when it comes to their intellect, skill and ideas because the youths are the next leaders. Tomorrow's Nigeria lies in the hands of the youths because we are problem solvers. The government and corporate entities should look into the minds of the youths because a lot of them carry solutions to our country's issues. A lot of people have gone into the grave with their life changing skills and ideas. On a yearly basis, a forum should be made were youths are being trained on how to put their ideas into writing after which would be scrutinized by various professionals and then, funds should be raised to support the bright ideas, that way we are creating jobs for our youths and increasing our standard of living.
On a lighter note, tell us about the strangest day you've ever had at work or the strangest thing you had to do?
At the initial stage of development, putting people together was a challenge, in the sense that everyone had one reason or another why they could not make rehearsals on a particular day. On this fateful rehearsal day, about 4 roles couldn't make it to rehearsals and, work had to be done, so I decided to take up the 4 roles in addition to my own, altogether 5 roles and it was stressful and then strange for me cause, I had never had to multi-task myself in a very long while but it was fun in the long run.
Some words to youth out there: What advice can you give them when chasing their dream position?
As youths, we are leaders and we have got to stand for what we believe in. Every youth out there should be able to stand and take certain decisions as it relates to life and career. Everyone around you has a plan for you and if you run along with what everyone wants you to be, you would be like chaff which the wind would drive in any direction it so pleases. Sometimes, you need to serve to be served and until that is fulfilled, succeeding could be difficult but in all, there is nothing as good as being your own boss. Youths, be focused, get a solid education, believe in yourself, be confident, be strong, think of what you can do to make our country great, it's a long process but we can achieve success.


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Beer gift set with engraved glass - Duvel Moortgat
I hereby declare that I am at least 18 years old and allowed to buy alcohol legally, my date of birth is: dd-mm-yyyy (obliged)
- Delicious bottle of beer with special refined glasses by Royal Leerdam
- Your text forever lasered into the glass
- A gift to toast every special occasion
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Content: large bottle Duvel Moortgat and an engraved beer glass
Brand beer glass: Royal Leerdam
Type: Munique
Engravement: white, the endresult will be slightly different than the preview on the website
Duvel Moortgat
Content: 750 ml
Alcohol percentage: 9,5%
Country of origin: Belgium
Character:A popular blonde Belgian ale, made from 100% natural ingredients. This beer has been ripened for two months in de cellars of the Moortgat brewery. This results in a unique tasting beer with a high fermentation.
The beer gift set with engraved glass is the perfect gift for every beer lover!
If you are looking for a personal gift with a luxurious look, the beer gift set with glass exactly what you need! The gorgeous wooden box is filled with a large bottle Duvel Moortgat and a nice beer glass. A tasty special beer with stunning beer glass made by Royal Leerdam. But the special thing about this beer gift set with glass is that you can engrave the beer glass with a pretty design and a name. This way you can make a personal gift for friends, family or even a business partner in a second. A unique surprise for every beer lover!
The beer glass is 20 cm high and has a 49 cl content. Because the glass is dishwasher safe, your friend, family member or colleage can enjoy his or her personal beer glass for a super long time. Pick one of the special designs and add the name you want to be engraved in the glass. We will make sure that your creation gets engraved in the beer glass with great care and lots of love. Cheers to this super cool gift!
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- Updated: 18 Apr 2014
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Amaya and Kalli have been best friends ever since Pre-K. Niall Horan just happens to be Kalli's brother. Amaya thinks Niall is totally hot, but knows that her and Niall going out would ruin her and Kalli's friendship. Will the two stay reunited as best friends? Will Niall and Amaya fall in love? Find out in "My Best Friends Brother."
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- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Mix spices and reserve.
- Heat nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until nuts begin to toast, about 4 minutes. Add butter and cook, stirring, until nuts begin to darken, about 1 minute. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and salt and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens and nuts are glazed, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, separating nuts with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes. Let rest until cooled and the sugar has hardened, about 10 minutes.
- Cook's Note: Nuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month.


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At age 26, adults are no longer eligible to be on their parents' health insurance.
At age 26, adults are no longer eligible to be on their parents' health insurance. This week, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced efforts that encourage those young adults to make sure they continue with coverage.
"Young adults will likely weigh the pros and cons of obtaining health coverage and decide whether to go without coverage or purchase insurance to protect themselves from unexpected medical bills," stated Dr. Jamie Kerr, vice president, chief medical officer for utilization management, Excellus BCBS.
"Starting in 2014, almost everyone will be required to have health coverage. Individuals could obtain coverage through an employer, government program or college plan, for example, or through the New York health benefit exchange, 'NY State of Health.' Adults who forgo coverage will face paying a penalty," Kerr stated.
"Young adults may be eligible for financial help when purchasing coverage," the insurer stated. " In 2014, a young New Yorker with an average income of about $32,000 would qualify in upstate New York for about $400 to $2,500 annually in tax credits."
For information on health costs and insurance options, go to excellusbcbs.com/factsheets to view a printable PDF of an infographic, or go to brand.excellusbcbs.com/infographics/turning26.php to view a mobile-friendly version.
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"Yes, yes. We know. "Wii U actually has ten games, much more ten that are actually worth playing!?111" Oh, Internet, you never fail to amuse us.While you're at it, post videos of the Harlem Shake and Keyboard Cat. They're just as overdone to us.
In all seriousness, for the abuse that Nintendo's Wii U has received (and a good portion of it is deserved), one part that we at SuperPhillip Central just can't wrap our brains around is the idea that the system is lacking games. Obviously if you are an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 owner, many of the titles you've already played. However, a fair amount of them are worthwhile, even for those who already own a 360 or PS3. This list of the ten best Wii U games that are currently out should illustrate why we think Nintendo's struggling system has got the games. It just needs the sales," writes SuperPhillip Central.
LOL, when I read the title of this article, the first sentence was what immediately flashed through my head.
Some people fail to realize that just because the Wii U has ports of some older games, it doesn't mean that those games aren't any good. For a person who maybe doesn't own a 360 or PS3, should we be telling them that Arkham City, ME3 or NFS: Most Wanted are crap games that shouldn't be played?
And games like Super Mario Brothers, Lego City and Trine 2 are indeed fabulous games. I am having a blast with those three currently.
If you have a ps3 or 360.. The only games on the Wii U for the core are ZombieU, Monster Hunter, and New Mario bros...at its current price point it's just not worth getting if you own the other consoles. Give it a year or two. The next Zelda, Xenoblades, Pikman, Mario, smash bros, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Wii U will eventually have a legitimate top ten.
i hope undercover releases on PS3 one day, it looks pretty cool
I still need to try ZombieU as all I've played is a bit of NintendoLand and Monster Hunter. Definitely need to get New Super Mario bros since it's been...ages since I last played a Mario game.


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J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy world of Middle Earth is populated by many unusual races, for which the author created elaborate panoply of languages, poetry, cultures, and back-stories. Since Middle Earth is a medieval, pre-industrial society, Tolkien did not neglect to depict pre-industrial techniques for measuring the passage of time. In our modern society, we rely on artificial clocks and calendars to keep track of time for us, but our friends from Middle Earth had to rely on those natural timekeepers used throughout our own pre-industrial history . . . the Sun and Moon.
Most people in today's modern world are not familiar with natural astronomical timekeeping, and the astronomy of The Hobbit usually goes unnoticed. The measuring of months is determined by seasonal variations of the Sun, and time of the month can be found by following the cycles of the Moon's phases. If we know what to look for, we can find quite a number of references to astronomical timekeeping throughout The Hobbit and Tolkien's other works.
We read that Bilbo and the dwarves began their adventure "one fine morning just before May."1 The party tramped along uneventfully for a whole month, as Bilbo remarks on the next page that "it will soon be June."2 Bilbo notes the time of the month by noticing that the darkness of night was falling and "a waning moon appeared above the hills between the flying rags."2 The seasoned observer of the sky realizes that such a waning Moon can be seen rising shortly after sunset in the days immediately following the Full Moon, a bit more than two weeks through the lunar cycle of the month.
Later on, as the party approaches the house of Elrond in the Elvish town of Rivendell, we're told that "the light became very dim, for the moon had not risen."3 This helps us to see that perhaps only a week or two have elapsed, since the waning Moon rises later and later after sunset with each following night, and the Moon would not be visible at nightfall.
Bilbo arrived in Rivendell to the sound of Elvish singing "in June under the stars."4 We're not told exactly when in June, but we are told that the party "stayed long in that good house, fourteen days at least."5 We are also told that "they were to go on again with the early sun on midsummer morning."6 According to British custom, "midsummer" is a name for the summer solstice, which falls on June 21. We therefore conclude that the party arrived in Rivendell on June 7.
On midsummer's eve, the night before Bilbo and the dwarves departed, we are informed that "the moon was shining in a broad silver crescent."7 This tells us that the Moon has become a waxing crescent, maybe four or five days past the New Moon. This clue lets us know that Bilbo arrived in Rivendell under a waning gibbous Moon, which would have risen a little bit before midnight. Armed with all this information, we can conclude that Bilbo likely spotted that waning Moon on about May 30.
This manner of reckoning time by Moon phases may seem strange to a modern reader, but this is how days and weeks were actually tracked throughout all history, before the development of modern artificial methods of timekeeping. While such factoids might seem irrelevant today, they point out Tolkien's attention to detail and his expertise of such matters as a Professor of Early Anglo-Saxon literature.
An interesting astronomical event occurs in Rivendell that has great importance for the entire adventure. On the night of their departure, the dwarves' map was discovered to have "moon-letters":
"What are moon-letters?" asked the hobbit, full of excitement.
"Moon-letters are rune-letters, but you cannot see them," said Elrond, "not when you look straight at them. They can only be seen when the moon shines behind them, and what is more, with the more cunning sort it must be a moon of the same shape and season as the day when they were written. . . . These must have been written on a midsummer's eve in a crescent moon, a long while ago."8
The moon-letters included instructions for discovering the entrance to the dwarf city of Erebor, underneath the Lonely Mountain, which was in the possession of the evil dragon Smaug. These instructions taught that . . .
"The setting sun with the last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the key-hole."
"Then what is Durin's Day?" asked Elrond.
"The first day of the dwarves' New Year," said Thorin, "is as all should know the first day of the last moon of Autumn on the threshold of Winter. We still call it Durin's Day when the last moon of Autumn and the sun are in the sky together."9
This is a clear reference to the time of the New Moon, which is traditionally reckoned to be the first appearance of the crescent Moon in the evening sky after being invisibly lost in the Sun's glare at the end of the previous lunar month.During the time of the New Moon, the Moon is very close to the Sun and rises around the same time as the Sun. Thus, the Moon crosses the sky with the Sun and is seen only in the evening after sunset, when the Moon itself is very near to setting.


text: Titles in the Catholic Church Catholic Religious Titles and What They Mean There are many different titles assigned to different types of bishops, priests, and deacons and the vocabulary can be overwhelming. This article offers definitions of many of these Catholic religious titles to help you understand the different roles. The Episcopate The Catholic Episcopate refers to the collective body of bishops in the Catholic Church, from diocesan bishops to the pope, the Bishop of Rome. These are some common bishop titles: Bishop: As noted in the Code of Canon Law, "Bishops, who by divine institution succeed to the place of the Apostles through the Holy Spirit who has been given to them, are constituted pastors in the Church, so that they are teachers of doctrine, priests of sacred worship, and ministers of governance. Through Episcopal consecration itself, bishops receive with the function of sanctifying also the functions of teaching and governing; by their nature, however, these can only be exercised in hierarchical communion with the head and members of the college." (CCL 375) Only bishops may confer the sacrament of Holy Orders and consecrate Chrism. Confirmation is usually administered by a bishop as well, but he may delegate that duty to a priest. Bishops also have the power to grant imprimaturs. Pope: The pope is the Bishop of Rome, successor of Peter. Uniquely among bishops, the pope can speak on behalf of the entire Church. Diocesan Bishop: A diocesan bishop is typically and popularly referred to simply as "Bishop." He has jurisdiction over a particular diocese. Archbishop: An archbishop is the bishop of an archdiocese (a diocese considered important due to its size and/or historical significance). This is a title that is honorific, but does not carry any special jurisdiction. Cardinal: A cardinal is appointed by the pope to serve in the College of Cardinals which, among other duties, has the role of electing a new pope. Cardinals also act as advisors to the pope. Auxiliary Bishop and Titular Bishop: These titles both refer to a bishop who acts as an assistant to the diocesan bishop. In particular, a titular bishop is the bishop assigned to a titular see, a city which used to be the seat of a diocese but no longer is, and the diocese now exists in title only. The Priesthood The ordained priesthood is the term for all Catholic priests. Priests are incardinated (meaning fixed or assigned) into a diocese or order and they act to assist the bishops. These are some common Catholic priest titles: Diocesan Priest: A diocesan priest is any priest that is fixed within a diocese, not part of a religious institute. Parish Priest or Pastor: The parish priest or pastor is the priest that many Catholics are most familiar with. He is appointed by the diocesan bishop to a particular parish and has the duty to exercise the pastoral care of that community. Parochial Vicar: Parochial vicars act as an assistant to the pastor, as noted in the Code of Canon Law: "Whenever it is necessary or opportune for the due pastoral care of the parish, one or more Assistant Priests can be joined with the Parish Priest. As cooperators with the Parish Priest and sharers in his concern, they are, by common counsel and effort with the Parish Priest and under his authority, to labor in the pastoral ministry." (CCL 545) Vicar General: A vicar general acts as an assistant directly to the bishop, assisting with the governance of the diocese. There is usually only one vicar general, unless a valid reason (such as a very large diocese) requires more. Many vicar generals are priests – however, a bishop may fulfill the role as well. Archpriest or Vicar Forane: These terms refer to a priest who is placed in charge of a vicariate forane, a group of parishes within a diocese. He acts as a help for the parish priests and other priests in the vicariate forane, not as an authority over them. Monsignor: Monsignor is an honorary title conferred upon a diocesan priest by the pope at the request of the priest's bishop. This establishes the priest as a member of the papal household. It is an honorific title which does not add to a priest's authority. The Deaconate Since the earliest centuries of the Church, the role of the deaconate has been important. Here are some explanations of common deacon titles. Deacon: Deacons are ordained ministers who are intended to focus on the ministries of direct service and outreach rather than pastoral leadership. They are typically assigned to a parish and have a role as the ordinary minister of the Gospel and the Prayers of the Faithful; they may preach the homily at Mass, and they may preside at non-Eucharistic liturgies. Transitional Deacon: A transitional deacon is a celibate man who has been ordained a deacon but intends to move forward and become a priest. His role in the deaconate is transitory, a step along the way in preparing for the priesthood. Permanent Deacon: A permanent deacon is a man who has been ordained a deacon and does not intend to become a priest but will remain a deacon always. Namely, married men who become deacons are permanent deacons. Archdeacon: Within the Catholic Church, this title has mostly fallen into disuse. The archdeacon acted as a representative of the bishop, overseeing parishes. In the Latin Rite Catholic Church, the duties of the archdeacon have become aspects of the duties of the vicar general or vicar forane. The archdeacon is still a prominent role in the Eastern Catholic Church, however. This article was adapted from Wikipedia.


text: The Prout luxurious G55MS enables long-range economical cruising for the sailing enthusiast. With its full beam master as well as its other spacious bedrooms, this is the ultimate in deluxe, long-range cruising, the Prout G-55 achieves what few can: range with fuel tanks of up to 2,250 gallons and finishing that make this yacht ideal for anyone from the family interested in weekend cruising to the yachtsman looking to cruise around the world. The large fuel tanks accommodate very long range journeys, thus allowing for extremely comfortable voyages at sea.


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Names: French Lilac.
Habitat: Grows wild in Europe, naturalized in Britain.
Collection: The stalks with the leaves and flowers are gathered at the time of flowering, which is between July and August. Dry in the shade.
Part Used: Dried aerial parts.
Indications: Goat's Rue is one of many herbal remedies with the action of reducing blood sugar levels. Its use is thus potentially indicated in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. This must not replace insulin therapy, however, and should occur only under
professional supervision. It is also an effective galactagogue, stimulating both the production and flow of milk, and has been shown to increase milk output by up to 50% in some cases. It may also stimulate the development of the mammary glands.
Preparations & Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1teaspoonful of the dried leaves and let infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk twice a day.
Tincture: take 1-2ml of the tincture three times a day.


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Style # 204425
With exposed print paneling, bustier-style bodice and textured skinny pant, this bebe jumpsuit is sure to add sexy texture to your new-season wardrobe. Comes with padded bust, structured bodice and detachable halter strap.
- 79% rayon, 15% nylon, 6% spandex.
- Center back to waist: 9" (23 cm). Rise: 9" (23 cm). Inseam: 29" (74 cm). Leg opening: 10" (25 cm).
- Dry clean.
- Imported.
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a size S.
Corset Skinny Jumpsuit is rated out of 5 by 16.
Rated 5 out of 5 by FineWine from Fits like a glove I ordered an x small and it fits perfect. I've nicknamed her "showstopper". This jumper is bad, looks exactly like the picture. It doesn't fall or feel loose. Stays in place. Purchased for bday party in Vegas, and let me say, this outfit stood out.
Date published: 2013-02-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by JXY2 from Sexy and great quality but be wary of fitting I own four bebe jumpsuits and this one is definitely the sexiest. I haven't worn it out, but it's guaranteed to attract a lot of attention. But because of that, you're going to want make sure you have the right size, or that it fits your body at all. Hopefully a comparison of my measurements and fitting will help you choose if you're undecided about this one. I am 5'5" and 108 lbs with a 30D bust (sister size 32C, not a full bust however). I am pretty much a standard XXS in bebe. When this jumpsuit first came out i went to a bebe store and found one in XXS, and it was the only one of this specific item in the store. I have very lean, long legs, a straighter body structure as the widest measurement around my hips is about 33 or 34 inches, and a 24 inch waist, but it was so tight around the legs that it felt obscene. The bust was also an issue because the cups really squeezed and flattened out my chest, even though I don't have a large bust. Since there were no other sizes to try, I waited a couple months and finally decided I try the xs from online. This is definitely a "skinny" jumpsuit as it will hug your body. The cups on this one definitely fit better, though I can't fit a very padded bra inside (like +2 cup sizes bras). Smaller chested women will probably be very very happy with this jumpsuit because the cups may be flattering. Larger busted girls should try this on to see how it fits their specific body. Also, the material is thick and has great stretch, so I can see how other reviewers were happy that their thighs looked leaner. I was also a little concerned about limited wear since it would be considered inappropriate in some settings, so it was hard for me to justify the price (i'm sure i will wear it often with a jacket or blazer over it, though that's unfortunate because I love how it's a strapless corset top). Hope this helps!
Date published: 2013-02-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by mjmomee from This product was great I receive this product on time. I'm 5'2 125pds. It fit very nice and it wasn't too long. I received a lot of compliments and my husband couldn't take his eyes off of me!!!! thank you bebe....
Date published: 2013-02-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by StephC from Stretchy and comfortable I didn't think a small would fit me since i am a medium in pants but the small looks great on me. Agree with previous reviews it does give you an hourglass shape love it!!
Date published: 2013-02-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kirs from Perfect Fit I got this jumpsut back in October for a chic and simple outfit for my birthday dinner. I am 5'9 and 160 and i got the size small. it's so flattering for pear shaped women. (small up top, curvy in the hip area). It's not super tight and doesn't slip down or cause me any problems like most strapless pieces do.
Date published: 2013-01-23
Rated 3 out of 5 by dannygrl from Super cute but only for certain body types I saw this on the site and fell instantly in love with it! I'm about 5 ft 7, 165 pounds, ordinarily I'm a size 8-10 with size 12 boobs..I ordered it in L and tried it on but it was too big. I went to the store and tried on the M which fit perfectly everywhere except the chest. It was wayyy too tight, my boobs were totally smushed down. I should've expected as much as my breasts are a bit big for my frame. I was so disappointed as it looked great from the waist down sigh... I won't give up though..maybe I'll try another jumpsuit without the defined cups...
Date published: 2013-01-02
Rated 4 out of 5 by SwtThang from This one piece is sexy. I was so excited when I saw this jumpsuit online. I ordered the XS but it wouldn't zip up so I will be exchanging for a S. This jumpsuit is sooo sexy and perfect for a night out. I will be pairing mine with a blazer and platform pumps.
Date published: 2012-12-31
Rated 3 out of 5 by VLuster from Not for me... I'm already super skinny & I thought this would make me have cleavage and suck me in even more. It did nothing for my frame. I returned it the very next day to the store. I'd say this was not made very well. Not for me at all!
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text: Alex Chekholko wrote: >> Thanks for the pointers! I had never heard of AoE before! > > This is all well and good until you compare the prices of the respective solutions. > > E.g. what's the cheapest 5TB (usable) AoE box you can buy? I believe somewhat more than a relatively fast iSCSI/SRP/NFS/CIFS box with 6.75TB usable (but we are biased). AoE hasn't really found a niche for many reasons. Not the least of which is the paucity of quality software target implementations, a single vendor hardware supplier, and the significant resource consuming initiator. We have lots of experience setting up AoE systems for users and customers, lots of experience fixing systems, and altering designs so that the AoE initiators don't bring down head nodes, login nodes, etc that they are attached to. It is best, when building an AoE system design, to isolate the unit mounting the AoE targets from important services that have to be up. Whether or not the AoE protocol is superior to iSCSI is moot. The AoE initiator for windows isn't terribly stable. Last I checked there was something for Solaris though I don't know the state. iSCSI is everywhere, it is available on pretty much all platforms ... it has achieved ubiquity. Quality targets and initiators exist as software stacks you can use. They interoperate reasonably well, though the Windows 2.08 stack doesn't seem to follow the standard terribly well in terms of reconnecting to a single target. These minor nits aside, it works, reasonably well, and without significant pain. This aside, both AoE and iSCSI provide block device services. Both systems can present a block device with a RAID backing store. Patrick and others will talk about the beauty of the standards, but this is unfortunately irrelevant in the market. The market isn't a meritocracy. Actually, with the advent of USB3 and related devices, I'd expect AoE and lower end raid to be effectively completely subsumed by this. USB3 has ample bandwidth to connect a low end RAID unit, more than GbE. The comments on the Atom based micro itx MBs are quite relevant there. Especially if you can get one with multiple SATA and USB3 ports (especially if they can be USB3 targets). If you want the lowest end RAID right now, get an eSATA device and enclosure (not cheap but doable). It will work, albeit not as fast as you might like. Use mdadm, and be done with it. Remember, if you want to use mdadm, you do need block devices to work with. Whether these block devices are gigabit, USB, or eSATA attached is irrelevant. Better/more expensive systems will put the RAID on the unit and export you either a block device, a file system, or both. Even better systems will give you thin provisioning, snapshotting, and all these other very nice features. You make your choices and pay your money. -- Joseph Landman, Ph.D Founder and CEO Scalable Informatics, Inc. email: landman at scalableinformatics.com web : http://scalableinformatics.com http://scalableinformatics.com/jackrabbit phone: +1 734 786 8423 x121 fax : +1 866 888 3112 cell : +1 734 612 4615


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Headed out to NYC for the weekend to see some friends and to check out Upper Playground's Sparks art tour featuring Dave Choe, Retna, and Saber... But first I had to rebuy an old camera. Since my digital broke, it was time rebuy an old favorite 35mm point-and-shoot... The Olympus Stylus Epic which is an amazing little 35mm camera for only $35 in Fisherman's Warf (I got the last one in the city, I think, but B & H still has them).
Before I left had to get in a quick sail sesh... Brought Andrew for a dip around the Bay.
And we ran into our Mission Yacht Club friend, Steve who was out on his Santana 22 enjoying the warm and mellow wind.
And then into New York... We went to see The Mall where they were having their second to last show... So sad that they are breaking up. :(
Speaking of the Mall. Adam, who used to be the drummer with Dave Potes.
A second later, Dave spills his drink on me... fuck it, what's a trip to New York if you don't smell like alcohol the whole time?!
Met up with Yasha and Meredith.
And her boyfriend who used to run Queen's Nails before it changed hands recently.
I really really wish that there was more good pizza in San Francisco... Doesn't matter where you get a slice in NYC, it's always soooo good.
Mandatory stop at Max Fish, but like most bars, it sucked on this Friday night. So packed. Ugh...
drinking on the stoop.
Made my way to The Closet which is waaaaaaaaaay up past Harlem on like 207th.
Saber and Choe were doing some live painting while everyone stood around getting drunk on Sparks.
and Mr Dave Choe
Choe doing some of that live painting... he whips stuff out so damn fast.
Jon and Retna
Below are a few of Bram's photos from his travels with this tour.
Bram and Kelch... Kelch?
Dave Choe shirt?
Guess this is what I look like drunk in NYC with my lil' Olympus Stylus Epic.
Dragonette 50ing.
And back to my photos and the rest of the NYC adventure.
We went to the Orchard bar where the fellas were live painting and Sparks was half off... it's ok... best to not have too much of that stuff in one day.
And to the Cake Shop where many a shot of vodka was had... ugh.
Shaun from Anticon records was there for the CMJ stuff.
And back home and back on the water.
A blog isn't complete without a shot of the Poo...
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This post on the "Google Proxy hack" by Dan Thies at SEO Fast Start is a great reading, but I thought everyone knew? At my last SES confrence in London I sat down with fellow speakers and from what I can best remember ;-) this was among the thinks we talked about. But I also thought (as childish that can be) that nobody used it and Google would actually fix it sooner than later, but No, it seams not.
Read this post and learn:
Just to be straight on this I have never used this, it's a little like the gun in the Samurai world, you just don't use it!
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Top After-Market NYSE Movers (American Greetings, First Horizon, KBR, Rio Tinto, Dole Food, VOC Energy, El Paso Electric, Capital One, AMD, Yingli Green)
The top after-market NYSE gainers Thursday were American Greetings Corp, First Horizon National, KBR, Inc, Rio Tinto and Dole Food Co. The top after-market NYSE losers were VOC Energy Trust, El Paso Electric, Capital One Financial, Advanced Micro Devices and Yingli Green Energy.
American Greetings Corp. (NYSE:AM) shares climbed 7.88 percent to $16.70 in post-market trading. American Greetings Corp's founding family raised its offer price to take the company private. Chief Executive Zev Weiss, other members of the founding Weiss family and related parties raised their offer from $17.18 American Greetings share to $17.50 per share, Reuters reported.
First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) shares surged 3.21 percent to $10.60 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $7.44, a 52-week high of $10.99 and $2.54 billion in market capitalization.
KBR Inc. (NYSE:KBR) shares advanced 2.76 percent to $31.23 in post-market trading after surging more than 3 percent in regular trading. The company announced Thursday that it was awarded a contract by Cambodian Petrochemical Co. Ltd (CPC) to provide licensing and engineering services for the Veba Combi Cracker (VCC) Unit to be implemented in the Kampong Som Petrochemical Industrial Zone of Cambodia.
Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO) shares rose 2.70 percent to $56.30 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $41.59, a 52-week high of $63.18 and $101.25 billion in market capitalization.
Dole Food Co, Inc. (NYSE:DOLE) shares advanced 2.37 percent to $10.78 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $8.02, a 52-week high of $15.19 and $935.30 million in market capitalization.
VOC Energy Trust (NYSE:VOC) shares tumbled 11.22 percent to $12.90 in post-market trading. The company Thursday announced the trust distribution of the net profits for the fourth quarterly payment period which ended Dec. 31, 2012. Unit holders of record Jan. 30, 2013 will receive a distribution amounting to $4,420,000 or $0.26 per unit, payable Feb.14, 2013.
El Paso Electric Co. (NYSE:EE) shares slumped 8.55 percent to $29.72 in post-market trading. The company announced Thursday that its Board of Directors had declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.25 per share, payable March 29, 2013 to shareholders of record March 14, 2013.
Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:COF) shares plunged 7.27 percent to $57.11 in post-market trading. The company reported the fourth quarter net profit of $843 million or $1.41 per share, up from $381 million or $0.88 per share in the same period last year but fell short of Reuters' estimate of $1.60 per share.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE:AMD) shares plunged 3.28 percent to $2.65 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $1.81, a 52-week high of $8.35 and $1.95 billion in market capitalization.
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd. (NYSE:YGE) shares fell 2.50 percent to $2.73 in post-market trading. The stock has a 52-week low of $1.25, a 52-week high of $6.27 and $427.37 million in market capitalization.


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Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is set to play for Manchester United at Rio Ferdinand's testimonial next month, according to The Sun.
The Jamaican has been a long-term admirer of football - and has several time reiterated his desire to play for the Premier League champions Manchester United.
And Bolt's dream is set to come true as reports claim that the world's fastest man will feature in Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's testimonial, which will be held at Old Trafford on August 9.
A source told The Sun: "Usain has finally got his wish and he'll be lining up alongside Rio.
"It should be quite a game. It will be fascinating to see if Usain's speed will be matched by his passing and ball control."
Manchester United have granted Ferdinand a testimonial before the season kicks off to celebrate the English defender's decade at Old Trafford.
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Does not make it any less true though ^_^I think that if they wanted an out for the Captain to make room for new people, they could just have him getting old and retire, or make him a trainer for other soldiers of Shield or something, that way if they ever need him again they show up at his office with the shield. "Cap, the world needs you again."
There is also the new characters being introduced in Thor: Ragnarok.HelaValkyrieGrandmasterSkurge (who is mentioned as often being partnered with The Enchantress)There is also Nebula from Guardians of the Galaxy. They'll probably be adding some more villains. Probably introducing some Kree, maybe even Skrull too.
Valkyrie is on the hero side. Though she could first appear as one of Hela's warriors before switching to side with Thor and company. It is possible that the Skrull might appear, I don't think they were tied to Fox's movieverse. With the MCU introducing the Kree, it would be hard not to involve the Skrull as the Kree-Skrull war had an impact on the creation of Ms. Marvel/Carol Danvers.Nebula could appear as one of the "neutral" characters who might be on one side, then might switch if it suited their agenda/need to survive.Its being reported that another member of the Suicide Squad is getting their own movie.
And by another member of the Suicide Squad, do you mean apart from Harley Quinn, who already has her own film planned? Who else is interesting enough to warrant that? Especially with the DCEU in such a precarious position.
Unless they are going to do the Killing Joke in live action for the Joker movie, I don't see what kind of plot they would do. Captain Boomerang is more of the villain of the day who mainly appears in The Flash. So, would his movie also have the Flash. I don't see either movie going well. There is still alot of discord going on behind the scenes between studio executives and Zach Synder.
And the guy playing Captain Boomerang, well, isn't the greatest. His acting is a bit wooden. The guy they had playing Captain Boomerang on The Arrow was great. I agree, a sequel to the Suicide Squad movie would be best. I just don't see the material there for their own spinoff movies. They're better suited playing opposite one of the DC heroes.
Last thing I saw Jai Courtney in was the last Die Hard movie. He played Jack McClane. Another casting that has me scratching my head, Amber Heard playing Mera. Elena Satine was more believable as Mera when she was on Smallville. At least with the tv shows, they have been pretty good about casting. Anyone have thoughts on who they'll get to play Mr. Sinister in the next set of X-men movies? Or, who might be a good Mr. Sinister? Alexander Skarsgaard?
Tom Pelphrey played Kurt Bunker on Banshee. While Jessica Stroup was on the remake of 90210. Jessica Henwick was cast as Colleen Wing, she is also on Game of Thrones as Nymeria Sand. Only one really excited about is they cast David Wenham (Faramir, Carl from Van Helsing) as Harold Meachem.According to the database, Meachem was co-owner of the company with Danny Rand's father. Meachem turned on the Rands. So, he and his appear to be the main villains. I wonder if they will be casting Misty Knight? She and Colleen Wing work together.I think Alexander Skarsgaard played Eric on True Blood. Interestingly, he is the son of Stellan Skarsgaard aka Eric Selvig from the Thor movies.News is surfacing about an X-men actor who "Reeeally" wants to team up with Deadpool in the X-Force movie. Olivia Munn has expressed interest in reprising her role of Psylocke to team up with Deadpool.
Its interesting to note that Olivia Munn turned down the role of Vanessa Carisle because the actress considered her to be a "damsel in distress". The role ultimately went to Morena Baccarin who was awesome. It would be interesting to have other X-men characters cross paths with Deadpool. Especially Wolverine, since they crossed paths on more then one occasion. Siryn would be a nice addition, and having the Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy would make good villians for another Deadpool movie.
They didn't really do too much character development with Vanessa. So, it is possible that in the next or third film (if they do one) where she might get more development and her powers.I don't know if it fits here, but apparently according to a report, they are looking to do roughly seven Power Rangers movies.
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Such attendance of witnesses, and the production of such documentary evidence, may be required from any place in the United States, at any designated place of hearing. In case of disobedience to a subpena the Secretary may invoke the aid of any court designated in subsection (h) of this section in requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence.
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Witnesses summoned before the Secretary shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the courts of the United States, and witnesses from whom depositions are taken and the persons taking the same shall severally be entitled to the same fees as are paid for like services in the courts of the United States.
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April 5, 2010
Dear Governor ____:
I am writing to you regarding the fiscal challenges many States are facing relative to their education budgets. First, I would like to review the maintenance-of-effort (MOE) requirements in section 14005(d)(1) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). As a condition of receiving funds under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) program, your State has assured that it will provide, for each of fiscal years (FYs) 2009 through 2011, at least the levels of support for elementary and secondary education and for public institutions of higher education as it provided for FY 2006. A State has a continuing obligation to meet the SFSF MOE requirements through FY 2011 even if it spends all of its SFSF funds prior to that fiscal year.
Please note that, as part of the MOE requirement, States are required to amend their SFSF applications to reflect any known changes to a level of support for education previously reported and to provide data for unreported years as this information becomes available. Detailed guidance on the SFSF MOE requirements is available on the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) Web site at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/statestabilization/applicant.html.
As you know, approval of a State's SFSF phase one and phase two applications is an eligibility requirement that must be met before a State may receive a Race to the Top grant. Continued compliance with these MOE provisions will be a grant condition on receipt of any Race to the Top funds.
The Department continues to monitor State budgetary actions to ensure that each State meets its fiscal obligations. If the Department determines through monitoring or an audit that a State is failing to do so, it will take appropriate enforcement actions against the State. Such actions may include, among other things, the disapproval of the State's application for SFSF phase two funding or the recovery of SFSF funds previously awarded to the State.
At the same time, I do not underestimate the current fiscal challenges and pressures that exist in States and districts around the country. Many difficult decisions and hard choices must be made. In making these decisions, you should be aware of the Federal education funds that the Department has previously awarded to your State and that may still be available to support State and local activities consistent with applicable Federal requirements. These amounts include, but are not limited to, funds appropriated under the ARRA.
[Note: this section of the letter sent to each state provides summary information about the individual state's fund balances and additional funding from the Department's FY 2010 appropriation. Please see the complete text of all the state letters (PDF, 220K) for this information, or the attachments for the details about funding amounts.]
I know that you agree with me that all children in America deserve access to a high-quality education that prepares them to succeed in college and the workplace. It is our joint responsibility to support such an education in order to ensure our Nation's future prosperity. I hope this information is helpful in planning your State's education budget and using all available funds to continue your improvement efforts. If you have further questions, please see below for the appropriate Department contact:
MOE requirement and the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund: Dr. Joseph Conaty, Director, Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs, 202-260-8230
Fund balances and timing: Thomas Skelly, Chief Financial Officer, 202-401-1700
All other questions: Stacey Jordan, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, 202-401-0026
The Department is committed to working with you to ensure that these funds are used effectively.
Arne Duncan
Complete text of all state letters PDF (220K)
Explanation of the attachments PDF (12K)
Attachment 1 — FY 2010 budget estimates MS Excel (240K)
Attachment 2 — funds appropriated under ARRA MS Excel (508K)
Attachment 3 — unexpended balances for FY 2008 and FY 2009
[Note: For attachments 1 and 2, the letters sent to states included only the information for that particular state.]