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Rebekah Brooks admitted on Tuesday that she knew about the use of private detectives while she was editor of the News of the World.
But she denied any knowledge of Glenn Mulcaire, an investigator who was convicted of phone hacking.
His alleged tampering with murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowlerâs mobile phone triggered a week-long storm that ended with the closure of the tabloid Mrs Brooks edited between 2000 and 2003.
The 43-year-old, who was arrested on Sunday as part of a police inquiry, sat with her lawyer while being questioned by the culture, media and sport committee for 1hr 30min.
The former News International chief executive, who quit on Monday, began her evidence with an âunreserved apologyâ.
When Labour MP Tom Watson pressed her about the use of private investigators at the News of the World, she insisted the Sunday tabloid used âprivate detectives, as every paper in Fleet Street didâ.
But she added that she would not have approved specific payments to investigators.
Mrs Brooks also denied that she ever met Mulcaire and said: âI didnât know particularly that Glenn Mulcaire was one of the detectives that was used by the News of the World. In fact, I first heard Glenn Mulcaireâs name in 2006.â
Asked about any links with private investigator Jonathan Rees, a convicted criminal, she said: âHe wasnât a name familiar with me, I am told that he rejoined the News of the World in 2005, 2006.â
It seemed âextraordinaryâ that Rees had been rehired after serving a prison sentence, she added.
But Mrs Brooks insisted her own use of investigators was âpurely legitimateâ.
They were used âin pursuit in the main, as you know, for the addresses and whereabouts of convicted paedophiles through Sarahâs Lawâ, she said
Speaking about the general use of private investigators by newspapers, she said they were used âin the late 1990s and 2000â by Fleet Street but âin the main the use of private detectives was stoppedâ.
Referring to her comments in 2003 that payments had been made to the police in the past, she said she was referring to a âwide-held beliefâ that payments had been made in the past, and not to a âwidespread practiceâ.
âI have never sanctioned, knowingly sanctioned, a payment to a police officer,â she said.


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Children 5 and up are invited to participate in the Junior Ranger Program. The program is an exciting experience for those wishing to explore the park.
There are two booklets, one for ages 5-7, and the second for ages 8-12. Kids and parents can pick up booklets at the Visitor Center.
Most Junior Rangers complete the booklet in one to two hours, but may take as much time as they wish to finish. Children who complete the booklet earn a Junior Ranger Badge to honor their accomplishments.
The Junior Ranger booklets are available to download here.
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text: So, today I was screwed once again by my cable company... but that isn't the point of this post... while waiting on hold for around 30min I began to dreaming of a world where I didn't owe the cable company $75 for a basic cable connection that was constantly dropping out.. and that's when I remembered seeing the eyetv which I started looking into seriously (looks like a great product) anyway I live in chicago where with a indoor antenna ($30) I can get free HD of most of the normal basic cable channels. So, that just leaves me with the odds and ends shows that I have a hankering for... and this is where iTunes is filling in the gaps.. their tv catalogue is getting closer to fulfilling my hopes and dreams.. however I must say that I am a sucker for those stupid shows... like bravo with their idiotic yet strangely addicting "flipping out" show... or my favorite show entourage, but that seems like only a matter of time. if only iTunes could make that final push and fill in the gaps I would be one happy cable free fellow! I would be more than content to give that money to itunes, rather than giving it to my arch enemy... comcast. Anyway I know that day is coming and that will be a great day when I can call comcast and tell them where they can stick their cable box. Anyway, just felt like getting this off my chest.. is there anyone else out there who shares my vision of the future? Have a good night all!


text: John E. "Jack" Dice, 75, of Somerset, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Aug. 29, 2003 at his residence. Born June 11, 1928 in Johnstown, the son of the late John E. and Edna (Kimmel) Dice Sr. Also preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Cooley and brother, Henry Dice. Survived by wife, the former Ruth Weimer; children, Robert Dice, married to the former Debbie Baer, and Mrs. Lloyd (Susan) Miller, both of Somerset; grandchildren, Kevin, David, Daniel and Timothy Miller and Angela and Hannah Dice. Member of First Christian Church where he served as deacon and elder and choir director for 50 years. Member of American Legion, Wagon Train and past president of the Teachers Organization. He was an avid gardener and hunter and dedicated to music. Retired music teacher from Somerset and Rockwood Area schools where he was director of the senior high chorus and the touring choir. Also directed a number of community chorus. A 1946 graduate of Somerset High School and graduated from St. Vincent College with honors. Navy veteran of World War II and served as court officer at the Somerset County Court House. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church. Rev. Daniel Nicksich and Rev. John Barchey officiating. There will be viewing at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.


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Handspun vs. Machine-Spun Wool Pile
Oriental Rugs Today: Chapter 3 Part 3
Spinning is the process of twisting together and drawing out massed short fibers into a continuous strand. The technique of spinning wool by hand has been known for some thousands of years, and was in exclusive use for preparing the wool that constitutes the pile of a rug until the invention of machines for the purpose. Spinning wool was an almost unceasing activity for girls and women in rugmaking cultures. Women would spin whenever they were free to do so, even while they walked. It is not surprising that, when machines were invented for spinning wool, rugmakers abandoned their traditional methods.
We can surmise that some village and tribal rugmakers continued to spin wool by hand, but by World War II nearly all wool used in city-made rugs was spun by machine. Strangely, I don't recall that the subject of hand versus machine spinning was ever spoken of or written about by rug experts during the 1970s and '80s, which were my first twenty years in the rug business. I first heard the subject mentioned in about 1985 when a San Francisco rug dealer boasted that a new production of rugs he was carrying (in retrospect I think they must have been Ayvaciks from Turkey) were made with hand-spun wool. That startled me. Until then, I must have assumed that all rugs were made with handspun wool. I was wrong. In fact, most Oriental rugs have been made with machine-spun wool since about 1945.
The distinction between hand- and machine-spun wool is far from academic. The wool we are speaking of is the material used for the pile of a rug; for all practical purposes, it is the rug. Handspun and machine-spun wool have different properties that crucially affect how a rug looks. Handspun wool yarn is irregular in the tension of its twist; it is inadvertently spun looser in some places and tighter in others. One practical effect of this irregularity is that, when soaked in dye, handspun yarn absorbs less where it is spun tightly and more where it is spun loosely. Without perhaps meaning to, the spinners have created yarn that, when dyed, is never uniform in color. Another practical effect of the lack of uniformity is a slightly uneven, 'nubby' surface on the rug. Because of these two factors — the irregularity of colors, and the rug's irregular texture — such carpets have a very handmade look.
I am becoming aware of a problem that purchasers of rugs with handspun wool sometimes encounter. During the first months of using them, owners notice that loose ends of the pile are pulled up by vacuuming. Pieces of pile stick up a half-inch to an inch above the rest of the pile. All rugs have this problem when they are new, though it is clearly more pronounced in carpets with handspun pile. Though it can be scary to rug owners, the phenomenon is harmless. The loose ends of pile can be and should be clipped the same height as the rest of the pile. If proper care has not been taken by the rugmaker in the clipping, the situation can, on rare occasions, be annoying enough to be considered a real problem — though one that affects the appearance of a carpet, never its longevity.
Even though handspun wool is seen much more often today than even a few years ago, it still is found in only a small minority of new rugs. I know of no source for hard information about this, but I estimate that perhaps 3 percent of today's production is handspun.
Machine-spun (sometimes referred to as mill-spun) wool in an Oriental rug looks quite different from handspun wool — at least in new rugs. (I believe, though I'm not certain, that, as rugs age and the pile is loosened with use, the difference between the two becomes less apparent.) Because the tension of its spin is so uniform, machine-spun wool absorbs dye evenly, and colors are more consistent. And because of the uniformity of the tension in machine-spun yarn, a rug made with it will have a very regular and finished look. You will easily be able to see the differences in handspun rugs and machine-spun rugs if you examine them side by side and look for the differences I have described.
Now, which is right for you, a rug made from handspun or one from machine-spun wool? The considerations are so tied to considerations about natural vs. synthetic dyes that it is best to discuss them together — which we'll do in the next post.
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Very infomative, thank you
I am looking to buy a hand spun wool rug. Price is more than the acrylic rugs. I have heard that it is really worth the money to buy wool. I need an opinion, please. How do you clean a wool rug? 8×10
Hand-spun wool means that the wool has been spun into yarn by hand rather than by machine.
Wool is a fantastic material; it's environmentally friendly, long-lasting, and stain-resistant. It looks great and feels great. Of course, there are different grades of wool and the price varies accordingly. The best wool is very soft and supple to the touch. Cheaper wool feels dry and scratchy in comparison.
In addition to regular vacuuming, we recommend getting your handmade wool-piled rugs professionally washed every five to seven years — more often if they get heavy wear. Professional washing is done by hand with a mild textile soap and water.
See this article for more details: long term oriental rug care.
hi, do you have the copyright for the picture of the women spinning wool? would you allow me to use the picture in an exhibition about the history of spinning? best wishes, uli
Hi Uli. Actually, that photo comes from a book called Caravans to Tartary by Roland and Sabrina Michaud.
I am looking at a rug on Overstock.com. This is the hand knotted rug Roma wool rug (9×12) for $840.99. I don't know if it is hand spun wool pile or not. Could you tell me if this rug is a good deal?
I don't understand – is wool pile made from natural wool, or synthetic ?
I just purchased an amazing wool pile rug, but wanted to know if it's wool and if I can/should ever wash it ?
No, handspun isn't always spun unevenly–it depends on the skill of the spinner and the desired result. And often the fiber is dyed first ("dyed in the wool" isn't just an expression!), so it wouldn't matter anyway.
Polip, I imagine if it says "wool" it means wool. As in sheep hair. Not necessarily, but probably.
We have a new rug from Sam's Club. It is an oriental wool. When I vaccum the wool keeps coming out and plugged the vaccum. Then it just spun out gobs of wool. Is this normal?


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The Farmboy and I decided last year that we were going to start celebrating our birthdays not on the actual date of our birth, but at our half birthdays.
It just made a lot more sense, since both of our birthdays fall within a week before and after Christmas.
Well it turns out, celebrating half birthdays is a whole lot of fun.
So when we found out a wee family member would soon be visiting us, along with her parents, we realized it was the perfect opportunity to celebrate her half birthday.
(Especially since we weren't able to celebrate with her on her actual birthday.)
I immediately started brainstorming and remembered that I had recently unearthed a little cake project kit and I knew it would be both the perfect box to put her gift in, as well as, a perfect party decoration.
This cute little kit was from a make-n-take during the Marie's Danse des Fleurs Art Event hosted by Cassandra VanCuren way back in 2011.
I was supposed to have gone to this event; however, a couple of months prior my mother-in-law had not only started chemo and radiation treatments, but ended up having two heart attacks as well.
I decided it was best that I not leave town for awhile.
Cassandra was kind enough to send a big box full of all of the class kits to me.
I had such a fun time making this.
After purchasing the numbers at my local craft store I came home and spent the afternoon cake decorating.
Unfortunately the wee one's parents had to cancel the trip at the last minute.
So now I'll be popping her half birthday gift inside the cake, wrapping it up and sending it off to her.
Does anyone else celebrate half birthdays?
Does anyone else celebrate half birthdays?


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Your baby is turning one! It's been a year of "firsts" that ends with baby's first birthday.
No matter how you choose to mark this occasion, it's undoubtedly a celebration for you, too. You've made it through a whirlwind year. It's bittersweet to think that your baby is becoming an independent toddler, but the next years will be just as full of milestones and memories.
When you were pregnant, you probably couldn't imagine what life would be like with a new baby, and now you can't imagine life without her.
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No one ever said that starting your own restaurant would be easy, but as a first-time restaurateur, you are probably discovering all sorts of difficulties you never expected.
Fortunately, with your grand opening looming, the end is finally here — right? Actually, now that you are in the home stretch, you are probably forgetting things left and right while you scramble to square away your restaurant's biggest needs. While you count down the hours until you open your doors, you can fill in the gaps by reviewing these nine easily forgotten items you need to get your restaurant up and running before the big first day.
1. Soap
At a restaurant, washing the dishes isn't just a menial chore — it is serious business. Even if you are opening a fast food joint, there will be mountains of dirty dishes that need cleaning after every shift. Eventually, you may be able to invest in an automated dish washer, but for now, your employees are going to need industrial amounts of soap to make it through even one workweek.
2. Cleaning Rags
Every surface of your restaurant needs regular wiping down to maintain a semblance of cleanliness for your customers. It might seem like rags are rags; but actually, busboys, bartenders, and other rag-users can be incredibly particular about the size and materials. Before you just start tearing up old T-shirts, you should ask your staff what they prefer.
3. Soda Machine
It took weeks to get that liquor license, but now you have the fully stocked bar you have always dreamed of. Your patrons will have access to any alcohol their hearts desire — unless they desire no alcohol whatsoever. While booze is a major draw of most restaurants, you must also have beverages for those who want to avoid intoxicants for their night out. Fortunately, efficient soda machines are easy to procure and install, and they are usually incredibly flexible, so you can dispense whatever non-alcoholic beverages your patrons desire, too.
4. Measuring Tools
The celebrity chefs on the various cooking networks never seem to measure their ingredients, so you might think your line cooks don't need measuring cups and spoons either. However, your restaurant's recipes should be incredibly precise so you can deliver the perfect dish to your patrons every time — and that means giving them the right tools.
5. High Chairs
You may not want your establishment to be family friendly, but eventually, a patron will bring in a bouncing baby and you will either oblige their needs or lose a customer for life. If you are a restaurant primarily for adults, you don't need many highchairs, but all of the highchairs you offer should follow the National Health and Safety Performance Standards to ensure visiting little ones are secure no matter what kind of wiggling they do.
6. Shelving
Pots, pans, whisks, ladles, mixing bowls, serving plates — your kitchen is filled to bursting with the most important equipment for running a restaurant, and your cooks definitely need more space to put it all. Most restaurant suppliers provide specific types of shelving for cooking supplies, which maintain the delicate balance between out-of-the-way and within-reach.
7. Printer
Your menus, pamphlets, and permanent signs should be professionally printed, but you should have an efficient office printer on hand for day-to-day changes or emergencies. Your daily specials and rotating beer taps might look amazing in metallic ink on thick card stock, but after a couple weeks, your budget won't be able to handle it.
8. Pens
Examine the pens around your home. How many of them are stolen from your favorite restaurants? Many patrons see restaurant pens as free mementos of their delicious meal, and some may even loan them out to potential future customers. Even if you already have a couple boxes of pens for your servers, you don't have nearly enough to become an excellent advertising opportunity. You should invest some of your marketing budget in branded pens, and truckloads of them.
9. Restroom Decor
The restroom may not be the first thing your patrons see upon walking through your restaurant's doors, but chances are most will pay a visit to the water closet at least once during their meal. Though most people try not to dawdle in the john, you should still strive to make the place as pleasant as possible, with comfortable lighting, sweet scents, and attractive colors at the very least.


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A former employee of the Federal Reserve, the United States central banking system, was sentenced to 12 months' probation and fined $5,000 for using Federal servers to mine Bitcoin.
Nicholas Berthaume is a former communications analyst who worked with the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, and was responsible for installing unsanctioned software onto a Board server.
According to court documents, he installed the software between March 2012 and June 2014.
Doing so enabled Berthaume to log onto a Bitcoin network where he could mine the digital currency.
Federal Reserve Inspector General Mark Bailek made a statement revealing that Nicholas Berthaume denied installing the Bitcoin mining software in the beginning when he was initially confronted, despite the fact that he had remote access to the federal server from his residence.
He was able to gain remote access by reconfiguring a number of security safeguards.
An investigation was carried out and his involvement was ascertained following a forensic analysis.
It was determined that he proceeded to uninstall the Bitcoin mining software from the Board server remotely once confronted, essentially covering up his tracks by wiping the evidence of his Bitcoin mining venture.
Berthaume was promptly dismissed from his position in the Federal Reserve.
These events necessitated the communications analyst to confess to the offence.
Depending on how much money and resources one is willing to invest, Bitcoin mining can be a very profitable venture.
Ever since the Bitcoin cryptocurrency was developed in 2009, more people have gotten into the business of mining Bitcoin.
However, this is an energy intensive process and most people do not have the necessary resources to conduct Bitcoin mining successfully.
This does not seem to deter some individuals like Berthaume who try to use other party's resources in their mining endeavors.
On the surface, the mining process is fairly simple.
The Bitcoin network operates by lisiting all transactions made within a set time period.
The lists are called blocks, which are then added to a general ledger forming the blockchain.
Bitcoin miners contribute to the blockchain by ensuring that it stays virtually impossible to compromise.
They do this by applying a mathematical formula to information in the blocks and producing a set of random characters known as a hash.
The hash is essentially a seal that strengthens the blockchain as it validates the previous transactions.
The Bitcoin protocol makes it difficult to create a valid hash, thus miners compete to create them; this is how Nicholas Berthaume was earning his money.
In court, Berthaume entered a plea agreement to a misdemeanor charge for unauthorized use of government property for unlawful purposes.
It is important to note that this charge can warrant fines of up to $100,000 and land the perpetrator a one-year jail term.
Berthaume seems to have gotten a relatively lighter sentence in this regard.
It may be safe to state that the fact that he pleaded guilty was influential in securing his reduced sentence.
He was represented in court by Rebecca LeGrand, who has since not made any comment regarding the case.
According to Inspector General's statement, the total amount of Bitcoins that Berthaume earned by using the servers could not be conclusively determined; this was largely due to the anonymous nature of the cryptocurrency.
He also added that the matter was quickly resolved due to Nicholas Berthaume's full cooperation following his confession.
In the wake of these events, The Federal Reserve's Board of Governors has begun taking the necessary steps to improve the security.
They also assured the public that no information was breached as a result of Nicholas Berthaume's actions.
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- Eileen T O'Neill .....
- Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, now living in Cheshire, England. I started to write poetry nine years ago, as a hobby. I have enjoyed that new venture very much. My preferences are for long and micro-form poetry styles. A first book of poetry ~ Reason Without Rhyme, was published in December 2013. A second book ~ Fifty Seven Pebbles, was published in September 2015...I am presently compiling the content for my third book. Thank you for visiting my Blog which is regularly updated. COPYRIGHT: The entire copyright and content of this Blog belongs to the author Eileen T O'Neill. Nothing should be copied, reproduced or hosted as per RSS feed by any other party. {This particularly applies to the USA company Feedspot.com}
Monday, 22 December 2014
Christmas Creations....
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Eileen, I like the way your poem expresses how there are so many things to be thankful for during this season. Both memories of wonderful times in the past and enjoyment of present-day Christmas joy.ReplyDelete
Have a Merry Christmas, Eileen!
It is the right time to pause and be grateful for all the blessings in our lives. "Smells cling to memories of mother's cooking" - so true that each Christmas is filled with memories of former ones.ReplyDelete
Very apt prelude to the festive season. Giving a thought to those bygone days is most nostalgic. Most will almost be in the mood for just a couple of days to go. This is the time for sampling of the cookies that are being baked in most homes. Merry Christmas to you Eileen and wishing you the best for the ensuing year!ReplyDelete
"Children's wonder embraces everyone..." How true as the anticipation and delight in Christmas of our children and grandchildren is a real treat.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas, Eileen! So, much delight and magic in this season and in your poem~ReplyDelete
enJOY the season and make happy memories~
Thank God for this season in which we find relief and children's wonder and temprary colors reminding us of what could be! Beautiful.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas dear EileenReplyDelete
Your poem is lovely
So nice to be reading you again :)
Excellent piece!ReplyDelete
Beautiful poem, Eileen. Hope you had a wonderful holiday.ReplyDelete
I appreciate visits to this Blog and any comments left. I shall always endeavour to reciprocate. Thank you, Eileen


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Theories swirl around Nigeria building collapse
The building collapse that killed dozens of members of a popular Christian preacher's congregation in Lagos last week, triggers a government investigation and a wide array of theories. Vanessa Johnston reports.
A week after this Christian guesthouse or dormitory collapsed in Lagos killing dozens, speculation about what caused it runs the gamut --- everything from construction issues to demonic forces. Arriving at the site on Saturday, President Goodluck Jonathan met with Prophet" TB Joshua, the head of the local church and one of Africa's most famous Christian preachers. At least eighty members of his congregation were killed in the incident, most of them South Africans Jonathan expresses his condolences -- and promises to look into the matter. (SOUNDBITE) (English) NIGERIAN PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN , SAYING: "The issues on the cause of collapse is not what I can comment on since investigation is going on." But that hasn't stopped friends and foes of Joshua from speculating. On a continent where misfortunes are often seen as an attack by an unseen enemy, living or dead... ...some are convinced that "demonic forces" are behind the building's demise. In addition,Joshua's PR team have circulated footage that purports to show a mysterious aircraft circling it prior to the incident -- but doesn't fully explain the connection. Others believe the collapse simply comes down to shoddy construction. Nigeria's emergency services say that additional floors were being built... ...and that Joshua's members had initially denied them entry after collapse. Lagos state governor says the church didn't have a permit for an extension. Joshua says he's cooperating with the investigation.


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We are delighted to have received grants and donations this year, to replace flooring on our second floor (see below pictures, before and after)
The flooring is a vast improvement in our old much-repaired vinyl flooring. It looks stylish (rather than institutionalised), is easy to clean, and has a soundproofing effect. This means that the corridors are far quieter especially at night.
Thanks so much to all those who helped fund this work especially to Queen Mary's Roehampton Trust and Seafarers UK for grant funding.


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The University issues a weekly newsletter to postgraduate students, with articles on research and events happening on campus, and in the city. It's in a magazine format, and also sometimes includes advice and general interest stuff.
One of their features is a sidebar with tweet-style synopses of candidates' research topics. It's unsurprisingly difficult to condense 3 years' worth of research into a tiny soundbite, but mine was good enough to be used this week. Yippee!
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Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte
Total TimePrep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Makes16 servings
- 1-1/3 cups finely crushed multigrain crackers
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small zucchini, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Spoon over cheese.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts1 slice: 175 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Jan 1, 2019
Made this for New Year's Eve tonight and enjoyed it very much! The only changes I made were I doubled the mushrooms and made my own herb and garlic cream cheese. Overall it was very good, so I plan to make it again sometime.
May 18, 2017
This was very good. I added extra veggies and eliminated the bacon. It was still good. Will make again. Thanks for the recipe.
Dec 25, 2014
This was really good... took to a party, and not enough people tried it to give it 5 stars. I would make again.
Sep 3, 2014
Absolutely delicious! followed directions...added a bit more vegetables. Made in springform pan. nice presentation! Will double the recipe next time!
Apr 23, 2014
Delicious! Everyone wanted the recipe.
Jan 14, 2014
Made this for a New Years party. Everyone raved! I added more onion, mushrooms, and a little asparagus. Great!
Aug 11, 2013
This is delicious! I made it for my bed and breakfast guests this morning. I told them it was an 'experiment' and they said I should definitely make it again. It took 35 minutes to bake, came out of the springform pan easily, and browned nicely on top. A winner!
Dec 16, 2012
Wow! So so easy! I saw this as a repin on Pinterest and thought it sounded good. I had a Christmas party to go to and I was a bit pressed for time, not to mention ingredients. This was AMAZING! Like many others that tried this recipe, it was certainly a crowd pleaser... Gone in 30 mins! Had many compliments and requests. I omitted the bacon because there were a couple of vegetarians but it didn't matter! I used regular cream cheese and added my own herbs and garlic to the sautéed veg. I had on hand asparagus, red onion, mushrooms, peppers and added the zucchini. It was divine! Making three more tomorrow! Very nice work Barbara, thank you!h
Sep 11, 2012
YUM! Doubled (except not quite double on the cheese) and baked in a foil-lined 13x9. Took approx. 45 min. Used multi-grain Club crackers. The "crust" did not hold together - it was just loose crumbs. Used 1 tub low-fat herb cream cheese and 8 oz. plain neufchatel. Took to a church breakfast potluck cut into small squares. Big hit!!
Sep 9, 2012
This turned out exactly like the picture and it was yummy too! I didn't have any zucchini, so I added extra mushrooms and red pepper. I will make this again soon!


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Cat's Cradle Long-Ways Scarf
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Jackie's summary: The clustered threads used as the main pattern stitch in this scarf concentrate the colors of variegated yarn in a lovely way. Also, the way the threads meet and cross each other reminds me of the child's game "cat's cradle."
Yarn: Lace or light fingering weight. Choose a variegated yarn with color runs of 10 inches or more for best effect.
From the pattern description: By knitting this scarf from one long edge to the other, the colors arrange themselves lengthwise in strokes of color along the length of the scarf. The eyelet stripe sections which frame and divide the cat's cradle areas further emphasize the length-wise color placement. Pattern includes a mini-tutorial on finishing and blocking lace.
Jackie's notes: Pattern includes design notes for making your scarf shorter or longer, narrower or wider, and with whatever yarn you want. Remember that the amount of yarn you need will vary as you make these types of adjustments.
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Molecular Characterization of the Multiple Interactions of SpsD, a Surface Protein from Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, with Host Extracellular Matrix Proteins
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Citation:Pietrocola, G, Geoghegan, JA, Rindi, S, Di Poto, A, Missineo, A, Consalvi, V, Foster, TJ, Speziale, P, Molecular Characterization of the Multiple Interactions of SpsD, a Surface Protein from Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, with Host Extracellular Matrix Proteins, PLOS ONE, 8, 6, 2013
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Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, a commensal and pathogen of dogs and occasionally of humans, expresses surface proteins potentially involved in host colonization and pathogenesis. Here, we describe the cloning and characterization of SpsD, a surface protein of S. pseudintermedius reported as interacting with extracellular matrix proteins and corneocytes. A ligand screen and Western immunoblotting revealed that the N-terminal A domain of SpsD bound fibrinogen, fibronectin, elastin and cytokeratin 10. SpsD also interfered with thrombin-induced fibrinogen coagulation and blocked ADP-induced platelet aggregation. The binding site for SpsD was mapped to residues 395–411 in the fibrinogen γ-chain, while binding sites in fibronectin were localized to the N- and C-terminal regions. SpsD also bound to glycine- and serine-rich omega loops within the C-terminal tail region of cytokeratin 10. Ligand binding studies using SpsD variants lacking the C-terminal segment or containing an amino-acid substitution in the putative ligand binding site provided insights into interaction mechanism of SpsD with the different ligands. Together these data demonstrate the multi-ligand binding properties of SpsD and illustrate some interesting differences in the variety of ligands bound by SpsD and related proteins from S. aureus.
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Author: FOSTER, TIMOTHY
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Things you're not proud of
Have you ever written a scene that contained something from your past, that you weren't proud of? I haven't yet, but I'm thinking about it.
In some ways I think it might be therapeutic to talk about it, but in other ways, it could be trouble.
I'm not talking about something really bad, like burglary, battery, or murder. If you've done that I think you might have other issues to deal with. Although being completely honest, if you write thrillers... NO.. don't even go there.
What I'm talking about is, have you ever told a white lie, or maybe one that was a little gray, and felt really bad about it later? Or maybe you shoplifted a small item from a store when you were a kid.
OK, so that last one hit close to home. I admit it, and I'm not proud of it. I think I was maybe 7 or 8, I walked down to the local drugstore, and put a box of candy in my pocket. I knew it was wrong, but I didn't put it back. I have no idea why. I think I even had enough money to pay for it, it must have been something about the thrill of not getting caught, or getting away with something.
The weird thing was, when I went to eat the candy, I couldn't. I felt too guilty. I think I ended up giving my stolen booty to my brother, who of course ate it without realizing what I had done.
If I think back, there are probably a lot of situations that I am not proud of, where I fought with my brother, wife, or friends, and probably share significant part of the blame. I wonder if I can tap into those feelings, and if they are universal enough so that my readers can relate to them.
I think that is key. If the feeling is something that isn't universal, then I think you have to work a lot harder to get the reader to understand, if it's possible to do it at all. Feelings that are fairly universal, on the other hand, allow the reader to tap into your emotions much quicker.
What about you? Have you written scenes of real events that happened to you, something that you aren't necessarily proud of now? Would you?
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"What about you? Have you written scenes of real events that happened to you, something that you aren't necessarily proud of now? Would you?"ReplyDelete
I would do it in a heartbeat, but I haven't yet. You can observe and mutate all of the personal hell around you. It's like an embarrassment of riches.
I've used events from my past as inspiration, but never written them. Mind you, I haven't exactly lead a life full of novel-worthy events :)ReplyDelete
interesting post, Doug. if we've universal themes then, of course, we must have universal emotions (that those themes play along). makes sense, then, to pull out of our own past actions that inspired the "most" emotion.ReplyDelete
the kid & candy story can easily be mutated to a more adult theme. any time you can twist the knife, you've got your readers' attention. go for it :)


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"Mad Men's" Jon Hamm and James Franco star in the upcoming Allen Ginsberg biopic "Howl," one of the hotly anticipated films at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
At a Sundance press conference, Hamm and Franco likened that long-ago obscenity trial and fight for Ginsberg's Beat Generation poem "Howl" to be published to today's ongoing struggle for equality and the passage of Proposition 8, banning the right of homosexuals to marry in the state of California.
"Howl" was originally written as a performance piece, but it was later published by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti of City Lights Books. The poem was considered to be obscene, and Ferlinghetti was arrested. But in 1957, the courts finally ruled that the poem was not obscene, and "Howl" became one of the most popular poems of the Beat Generation.


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When you use Windows Internet Explorer 7 or later and Microsoft Outlook 2010, you can view and maintain the same RSS Feeds subscriptions list in either program. You do so by sharing one RSS Feeds subscription list via the Common Feed List in Microsoft Windows.
When you add an RSS Feed to any program that uses the Common Feed List, that RSS Feed is available in all programs automatically. There are several feeds that are included with Windows Internet Explorer. When the Common Feed List is synchronized with Outlook, these RSS Feeds also appear in Outlook.
Why does an RSS Feed that I delete in Outlook keep reappearing?
Deleting an RSS Feed in Outlook 2010 doesn't remove the RSS Feed from the Common Feed List. If Common Feed List synchronization is turned on, an RSS Feed deleted in Outlook reappears if it remains on the Common Feed List.
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Turn off synchronization with the Common Feed List in Windows, and then unsubscribe from the RSS Feed in Outlook.
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A Game Boy with the following modifications:
• Overclocked to 8MHz instead of 4.19MHz (i.e. almost twice the speed, almost twice the pitch).
• Green power LED
• Internal, post-potentiometer ProSound using the headphone jack
• Removal of the speaker
More information about changing the clock speed of the Game Boy can be found on Gieskes' website, here: http://gieskes.nl/underclocking_or_overclocking_the_gameboy_classic_tutorial/
The ProSound modification was invented by Timothy Lamb (Trash80). I believe that Nanogrrl was the first person to use the ProSound modification on an old grey Game Boy, but I could be mistaken. More information about the ProSound mod can be found on the LSDJ website here: http://www.littlesounddj.com/lsd/prosound/
Here is an unmodified Game Boy playing a little riff.
Here is a ProSound modified Game Boy playing the same little riff.
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Beautiful Swimmers Readies Debut LP
Beautiful Swimmers—the pairing of Future Times co-head Andrew Field-Pickering (a.k.a. Maxmillion Dunbar) and Ari Goldman—has announced that its debut full-length will land early next month. Called Son, the forthcoming double-LP will include two previously released Beautiful Swimmers cuts, "Swimmers Groove" and "Big Coast," along with a slew of new material which—as Field-Pickering explained in a recent interview with Resident Advisor—"[opens] up what our sound can be... There's a lot of vibes on the album that people might not expect from us." Before Son drops on July 2 via Field-Pickering's and Mike Petillo's DC-based Future Times imprint, its full tracklist can be found below, along with a very brief preview of its music.
A1 No!
A2 Spezi
B1 Swimmers Groove
B2 Running Over
B3 Easy On The Eyes
C1 New Balance
C2 Cool "Disco" Dan
C3 Joyride
D1 Dream Track
D2 Gettysburg
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This year I am making a few things all of which I will share here. I've made some VERY simple paper decorations using fancy scissors, glue, ribbon, single hole punch and paper shape punch. I love blue on a Christmas tree as I think the colour really stands out against the green and in particular this vivid blue. I also love it because the blue and red combinaiton is very common in Polish folk art. These decorations do not require step by step instructions, but I'll write a brief description for those who'd like it:
1. Using the scolloped edge scissors cut out the desired shape.
2. Using the single hole punch go around punching holes in any pattern you like and add a larger or different pattern using the shape punch (in this case the larger holes).
3. Take the ribbon and thread it through one of the holes making sure the decoration hangs neatly and symmetrically.
4. Once you're happy with it secure the ends of the ribbon using glue.
5. Additionally I glued the ribbon together at the hole where it's threaded for extra hold. I then added a small blue spot (out of the hole punch) just to finish it off.
The great thing about these decorations is that you can make them out of any paper and ribbon combination you like. you can cover your entire tree with one style. It's a cheap way of making a gorgeous tree and you can get together with other families and kids and decorate the tree in your own handmade gems.
I do occasionally make some fancier decorations if time permits. This year I made some handpainted goose eggs. These were originally intended for my tree only but I have had many enquiries about them and have made them available for sale through my website. The goose egg shells eggs came from www.angieseggs.com.au . A fantastic egg and everything to do with egg decorating supplier. Angie is very helpful and has outstanding customer service.
I painted these eggs using porcelain paints from Pebeo. The paints are great to use on an eggshell as they dont streak and give a fantastic even finish. I finished off each egg with two small wooden beads and satin ribbon. To make something extra special I finally painted this old urn that I've had for nearly ten years. I've been wating to paint it for a long time and at last I found a good reason to do it.
I collected some azalea branches from the garden and tied them together to make this twig like tree. I really like the result! If you'd like to purchase some of the hanging goose eggs, email me via my website for a special offer that runs out at the end of this month.
I hope you enjoy making your own decorations. I'd love to hear from anyone who makes their own and what they do.


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By Executive Director Mike Weilbacher
Nature's wildflower parade continues!
On a walk along our Ravine Loop last Saturday, the forest was awash in colors. While bloodroot is finished and done for the season, the cheerful caps of trout lily (below, right) poked through masses of Virginia bluebells. Two species of trillium, one a deep wine red, the other a
bright white (left), also enlivened the forest floor.
We'll be heading out this next Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to search for these—and other!—flowers. The walk, "Warblers and Wildflowers," will have us looking two directions at once, down to find these flowers and up at the rainbow of birds swirling above us: phoebes, jays, robins, thrushes, and hopefully, those elusive but stunningly beautiful migrating warblers.
Come join me and restoration manager Joanne Donohue on a lovely April stroll through a spring forest at the peak of its color.


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Susan Bright
It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear colleague and founder of Plain View Press passed away on December 29, 2010 after a brief illness. In the aftermath of this unexpected event, we are regrouping and will continue daily operation of the press. We appreciate your kindness and patience as we go forward.
As a poet, Susan authored 19 books and as an activist, she fought for many a cause, as evidenced by her blog posts. You can read the story in the Austin American Statesman, visit her memorial page or her bio page, or make a contribution to the Susan Bright Writer's Memorial Fund.
House Resolution 176 in honor of Susan Bright
Poet's Tree at Zilker Park, dedicated to Susan Bright
View Susan Bright Reading Poetry for Iconmedia
As a cofounder and active blogger on Earthfamilia.com, Susan's friend and colleague posted this entry which tells the story of her brilliance. Susan Bright
Our Gratitude to John C. Andrews, Susan' husband and co-founder of Plainview Press, who generously worked to keep the press going and who passed away in Feb 2012. Please visit this tribute to a one-of-a-kind Austin original.
Texas House Resolution 176
WHEREAS, The death of Susan Bright of Austin on December 29, 2010, has brought a great loss to the family and friends of this admired poet, publisher, and activist; and
WHEREAS, A native of Pennsylvania, Susan Safford Bright was the daughter of William and Ann Bright; she studied at Stanford University and embarked on a literary career, founding Plain View Press in 1975; it has released more than 350 titles, including many by Texas authors; as publisher and editor, Ms. Bright mentored countless writers, who cherished her advice and kind encouragement; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bright inspired a host of readers through her 19 collections of verse; she won three Austin Book Awards and received the Violet Crown Award from the Writers' League of Texas for Tirades and Evidence of Grace; her poetry was published in England by Longram and the Poetry Business Press; and
WHEREAS, For decades, Ms. Bright ardently supported the environment, peace, and women's issues; she helped organize conferences, workshops, and such events as the Women's Way Festival, and she gave generously of her time and talents to the Coalition for Visible Ballots and the National Ballot Integrity Project, among other organizations; moreover, she worked tirelessly to protect Barton Springs, where she swam laps year—round; she served on the board of the Save Barton Creek Association and advocated for the springs at city council meetings, where she sometimes recited poems about the beloved Austin landmark; in 1990, the Texas Women's Political Caucus gave her its Woman of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, This vibrant Texan was the devoted wife of John Andrews and the proud mother of Daryl Bright Andrews; her warmth and generosity endeared her to a vast network of friends around the country; and,
WHEREAS, Susan Bright made a lasting impact in the lives of countless people through her dedication to literature and to myriad worthy causes, and those who were privileged to share in her love and affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Susan Bright and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, John Andrews; to her son, Daryl Bright Andrews; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Susan Bright.
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- Always break a pattern on the third (or fourth) pass.
- Strike through the transition window, when your opponent's mind has cycled off of defense
- All fights are won in between beats (on the upbeat)
- You can win a fight before you swing a bow, before the lay on, before you take the field
- You can think a guy to death
- Hit him when he's not looking
This last one was the trickiest (not the Jedi mind trick of thinking someone to death, which simply involved visualizing hitting him in the leg and then not doing so, hitting him in the head instead. It is shocking how often that will work on newer fighters). It involved the art of deception, a kind of slight-of-hand that is baffling even to people in the gallery.
This very cool article in the New Yorker about Master Pickpocket Apollo Robbins helps explain why. Pickpockets are slight of hand artists who use many of the same techniques as other magicians. They attract your attention to a spot and then do something elsewhere. You miss it because you have focused on where the action is not. Radnor had a few techniques that worked this way. He would shimmy his hips and then throw a blow (once we were fighting on a children's playground plank bridge, and what he was doing to us all was comical. His shimmy would shake the whole bridge, and as we looked to our feet he'd hit us). My foot stomp, where I begin an exaggerated rising snap, lift my foot high, and throw the blow as I stomp on the ground, comes from Radnor by way of Rolf. It was an edge technique in the pre-low-profile days, but Duke Edric from CAID has turned that into a wicked thrust. I learned from Radnor a trick to play on a guy who has been legged: float the tip of your sword in a downward arc in front of his face and then tap the ground and shoot up for his helm with the edge. Maybe thirty percent of all fighters will watch that tip as it heads for the ground, and the direction change will catch them off guard. I also use several techniques to lull my opponent into a rhythm and then changing it, from switching from fast counter hip returns to slower teardrop returns, to striking as I inhale instead of as I exhale (usually accompanied by an in-time movement of my sword that I break out of). My favorite of these techniques I have described here before: Radnor was King of the West and went to West/CAID war (this was in that two decade period when he won every tournament he entered). He hadn't brought his shield because it was a war, but it turned out that there was a prize tourney, so he entered fighting with two swords. He ended up in the finals against a really good short-sword fighter from the Outlands who had taken out Guy of Castle Kirk in the semi finals. At the lay on Radnor threw his regular three direction change leg shot that he used as a sword and shield technique. The guy went to his knees and Radnor stood there in a left foot lead. He drew himself up to his full height and raised both his swords up to a cocked position above his shoulders, a la Bellatrix (What we used to call his incredible inflating Duke trick). When he reached his locked and loaded position he wiggled his left heel, just an inch either way, and the poor guy on his knees stared right at Radnor's toe. Boom.
All of this is just an elaborate version of Duke Rolf saying to Robert Kynslayer "Rob, your cuise is unbuckled."
This is the kind of thing Apollo Robbins is talking about. Read his description of closing distance on someone without making them nervous:
"'If I come at you head-on, like this,' he said, stepping forward, 'I'm going to run into that bubble of your personal space very quickly, and that's going to make you uncomfortable.' He took a step back. 'So, what I do is I give you a point of focus, say a coin. Then I break eye contact by looking down, and I pivot around the point of focus, stepping forward in an arc, or a semicircle, till I'm in your space.'"
Now imagine that the point of focus, instead of a coin, is a thrusting tip. He talks about hiding an action behind a newspaper, when you can also hide one behind a shield. Most importantly, he talks about making someone believe they are in control when you are controlling them (watch the video). Neuroscientists have started working with Robbins on studying how attention works. Radnor could teach them a thing or two.Read the article, and then read some of the stuff on attention and cognition (and pick-pocketing). According to Sir Artos, Radnor's transition windows technique was based on something he'd once read about cognition, as was his rule of three. I still don't know why the Jedi mind trick worked.


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Absolutely gorgeous!
Weird looking when smiling, but hot bod and cock.
Not a single damn thing wrong with this guy. He's an adonis incarnate
So , is this like Cash and Carry? Damn, that's a ride I would pay to go on!
Wow!! 4 words: CAN I SUCK IT!!!! :D
wow i like it, can i take him home?
i bet this hot fucker can take 12 inches easy
His grin to me shows his personality coming through, looks like somebody not uptight and who truly enjoys life. He looks a bit devilish to me which could mean he's a lot of fun.
Come back when your pubes return
............ Look at his body tan!
Is his face stuck on "GRIN"??? To each his own..... He's a turn-off for me!
yeah the grin is spooky in a way
Truly all american guy. Yum!
Hate the shaved pubes, looks terrible.
Adorable guy though.
I love his hot, suckable nipples...nice and tight, and that dark brown color...yum
I "get it" on the dumb grin. He's saying "let's fuck! Check my hot bod, hot ass and hot cock!" I agree. COMPLETELY.
Don't care about shaved pubes. The cock is exactly where and how it should be. Aside from the dumb grin [which I could easily ignore] everything else looks mighty inviting too.
This guy is awsome! Except for the shaved body!!!My mother shaved her armpits. Why do they think this looks good? Stop it!
Amazing hot man, but needs to lose the deer in the headlights grin.
I hope he assumes the bottom position so he showcases that HOT HOT ass
love every inch of his body. would worship his cock.....Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
i love the smile! prefer it to the vacan or bored looks you get so often.
rest ain't bad either!
ohhh man. He's really hott.
I wish I had 30 minutes with him. All night would be better, but I wouldn't refuse 30 minutes.
Fuckin sexy. :) Love pics 1 and 8.
I agree, he is one beautiful man.
i wanna suck him offfff soooo badly!
I think this guy is beautiful! I mean one word explains it all YUMMY! I like the smile. it means he enjoys his work and Im glad he does ;-)
I like the smile, but not over and over
Wow! He is hot! He's almost worth the price the membership to that site! I'd love to have those big feet of his right in my face while he jerks off of course!
I am so over shaved dick and balls. Besides, this dude has a rash in his pits. For sure not a turn-on for myself. NEXT!!!!
He looks like an idiot in the face, but has a great ass!
Me likey Cash................
If he would lose that goofy expression and heal up the razor burn he might be hot!
what a very yummy cock...I want it down my throat.....but please! do not shave the hair....I will give you cash to not shave...
beautiful man, but very unmilitary looking. guess active duty isn't actual military? (oh yeah, with that neck he could deep throat long dong silver.)
That's some neck!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely stunning! YES PLEASE!
One more comment on this beautiful man...Cash will you marry me!!
Hasn't he got a long neck?
So glad to know our servicemen shave their pubes. WTF, how about some hair guys?
I gotta say that I like it when a guy smiles. I'm sick of the sour-puss tough-attitude posers. He can took tough AND smile!
oh my god, he is beautiful. I wish we'd get to see more of his ass, though.
he is absolutly beautiful!!!
his eyes are wonderful!!
this body!!!!
i would fuck him all night long!!
damn, i would love to sit on that nice cock
God I love that great smile..oh cash one night with me and you'd give up girls!!
I want him!! I love pic #1!!
re:pic1 ... if you're asking me, the answer is "yes."
Glad to know guys like you are guarding our country.
Absolutely goregous hunk. Wish he'd lose the grin!
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New crochet pattern: 2for1 Christmas tree scarf & headband
♫ It's beginning to look a lot like christmas~♪
Okay, not really, especially not here in Albuquerque. The average is still 90 right now, we're clearly in late summer territory. It's down from an average of 100 a month ago!! Hah…
But in the northern parts of the ole USA it's definitely looking and feeling like fall, so I decided to whip up a little novelty christmas tree scarf and headband.
They're both absolutely ridiculous, which y'all know I love to design. I figure these will be AMAZING at an ugly-christmas-sweater party. Both have a button underneath the star, so you can adjust the length to suit your needs.
In the pattern I give instructions on how I decorated them, but really, there are so many ways you could go with this. One of my pattern testers used a red-green-silver gradient yarn to surface crochet on top of the tree, it looked so cute! Go all out on one of these puppies with all the bells and whistles you can think of and send me photos!!
My christmas tree scarf & headband pattern is available on etsy & ravelry.
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Betahistine dihydrochloride is a histamine analogue for oral administration. The precise mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated. In pharmacological animal studies, betahistine dihydrochloride was shown to have H3-antagonistic and weak H1-agonistic activities on the CNS and autonomic nervous system. Furthermore, it was shown that betahistine dihydrochloride has a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on the activity of the medial and lateral vestibular nuclei. In addition, an improved blood circulation was shown in the vascular stria and a reduced endolymphatic pressure in the inner ear, probably due to relaxation of the precapillary sphincters of the microcirculation of the inner ear. The onset of effect varies between a few days and weeks.
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Ménière's disease characterised by attacks of hearing loss, tinnitus and disabling vertigo.
[edit] DOSAGE
Adult and elderly patients
The recommended initial dose is 24 mg in 2 or 3 single doses.
If this dosage is insufficient, the daily dose can be increased to a maximum of 48 mg
Betahistine is not recommended for the treatment of children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
The tablets should be taken with some fluid, either during or after meals. To ensure a satisfactory result, treatment should be continued for several months.
[edit] CONTRAINDICATIONS
- hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
- phaeochromocytoma: As betahistine dihydrochloride is a synthetic histamine analogue, it can induce catecholamine release from the tumour, which can lead to severe hypertension.
- during pregnancy and lactation
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Caution is advised in the treatment of patients with:
- peptic ulcer (including a history of this disorder), as dyspepsia may occasionally occur in patients undergoing betahistine dihydrochloride treatment;
- bronchial asthma;
- urticaria, exanthema or allergic rhinitis, as these symptoms may worsen;
- pronounced hypotension.
- concurrent administration of antihistamines
[edit] INTERACTIONS
As betahistine is a histamine analogue, concurrent administration of H1 antagonists may cause a mutual attenuation of effect of the active agents.
[edit] PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
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Hoping to find a legendary Indian tribe anthropologist Steven Cale and documentary director Terri Flores and her film crew embark on an expedition on the Amazon into the rain forest.
When the expedition meets hunter Paul Sarone who is having boat troubles, they let him come aboard the river boat. That turns out to be a fatal mistake as Sarone leads them straight into the territory of the giant Anaconda snake.
In spite of its predictable plot, inane dialogue, and especially Jon Voight's over-the-top performance, Anaconda actually manages to be an entertaining horror movie.
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FUGITIVE CAPTURED September 16, 2013 —
Seattle police say a 911 call led to the arrest of Joshua Laning.
FUGITIVE WANTED BY SEATTLE POLICE and DOC in KING COUNTY September 6, 2013 —
What is it with the tattooed devil horns? For the second time in a month, we've got a fugitive with them inked on his head.
Joshua Laning is a big-time serial burglar wanted in Seattle right now on a Department of Corrections felony escape warrant, after taking off from work release.
He has multiple convictions in California, and pled guilty to a bunch of burglaries in Seattle in 2011.
He recently got out of prison — and is in the wind. "Here's the bottom line," says Ret. Det. Myrle Carner with Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound. "This guy's a convicted felon, a burglary specialist. 115 burglaries he's already admitted to. He's not going to stop, and we need your help getting him off of the street
Here are the details on JOSHUA LANING:
- Fake Name: 'David Leidal'
- Age: 36
- Ht: 5'9"
- Wt: 175 lbs
- Bald head
- Eyes: Hazel
Police say he could be driving a stolen black Suburu Impreza with Washington plates AFW1982.
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The traveling salesman problem is a common mathematical exercise. The hypothetical salesman must take the shortest possible route to visit a number of customers. Most people use computers to figure out which route is the most economical, but Mathieu Lihoreau, Lars Chittka and Nigel Raine of Queen Mary University of London found that bees can do it just as well.
The researchers presented bees with four patches of flowers placed in a non-optimal order. If the bees chose to return to the flower patches in the order in which they first found those flowers, they'd be covering a much longer distance than if they could optimize their route. Not only could the bees quickly figure out the shortest route to all four flower patches, but the next day the bees remembered that optimal route. Apparently, bees are constantly calculating energy saving routes rather than simply retracing their flights to flower sources.
As Raine points out:
Despite their tiny brains bees are capable of extraordinary feats of behavior. We need to understand how they can solve the Traveling Salesman Problem without a computer. What short-cuts do they use?


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A third-party launcher is one of the ways to make your Android run faster. Some of the customizations that OEMs make to their devices can be heavy-handed. If you want to change the feel of navigating around & tweak some settings to make it feel speedier, then you might find that a third-party launcher does the trick. Experiment with the settings & you should find that your device feels a lot faster.
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TSF Shell is a brand-new 3D launcher that will subvert your concept of the mobile device home screen operations. It offers smooth, unique & customized man-machine interactive operation experience. You are allowed to define all the elements of the home screen freely & efficiently. TSF Shell keeps creating new features & exclusive 3D widgets that will bring you amazing operation experience & unprecedented visual.
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1.Fantastic animation transition effects. All operations, including deletion, addition, menu showing-up or vanishing, are provided with natural, glaring & butter-smooth animation transition effects.
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