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Discussion in 'Rugby League Forum' started by byso, Jul 12, 2007.
Here are the Manly v Roosters Photos. There are many more photos on my www.byronimages.net site.
Love the joy on everyones faces when Matty made it 54-0. Great stuff byso!
as always Byso. You will have to show nme one day how you get such clarity with a moving target ? Stewy2 is going to be one bald badger in the not to distant future !
Basically a point and shot with 10x optical zoom or whatever, won't cut the mustard for night games. Happy to help if you need it though.
Practice and equipment would be my guess, and Byso has plenty of both. Top shots as always..
Well done Byso. Superb as usual. (Maybe Stewie2 should go for the flat top???) :lol:
Yeah he would certainly look better.
Byso, i think your best effort mate, well done. I guess it helps when they keep scoring tries! lets hope for a repeat tonight and more pics like this
Brett isn't too far behind Glenn in the hair stakes either Had a quick browse of the pics at your site Byso, some nice action shots there, really liked 2 in particular, 1 where Menzies is leaving Myles grasping at thin air as he breaks away for the Orford try, and also Matai with the arm out fending off Monaghan for his try
Cheers Pepsi much appreciated. It was a top night for pics as the action was perfect for it. The Bulldogs game was terrible even though I got many good shots of Mason carving us up close to the line. (Which isn't that interesting for this site) I won't be at tonight's game as I've got to get prepared for a wedding I'm photographing tomorrow. KW glad you liked them on my site. I generally have a few more good ones on there that I don't place here. My favourite pic is the one with The Ox running down the sideline with the excitement of the onlookers behind.


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Wade's weekly Twitter log for 2016-09-04By Wade Kwon
Sunday, August 28, 2016
- #DailyBlogTip Getting started: Have someone else proofread your copy, down to the smallest item. 07:01:06
- What are you reading? What should you read? Let's share on Sundays. #sundayread //My picks: https://t.co/k6bkZil5Wk 08:00:27
- #sundayread On starting at the Birmingham Post-Herald 20 years ago: https://t.co/ZPaAZ1d5JB #bham 09:00:12
- #sundayread Internet Glitch Turned This Kan. Farm into Digital Hell, by @kashhill: https://t.co/yZxFTmGLn6 (via @acearley) 10:00:14
- #sundayread Want to Work in 18 Miles of Books? First, the Quiz. By @AnnieCorreal: https://t.co/Hr61vEo9H0 11:00:49
- #sundayread Revisiting the question of catering to smartphones again: https://t.co/iy4hfXTXoK 12:00:17
- #sundayread The dark side of @Guardian comments: https://t.co/03Xmtwjh26 13:00:20
- #sundayread Epic Story of Dropbox's Exodus From Amazon Cloud Empire, by @CadeMetz: https://t.co/FFLC9g0kRr (RT @NancyThanki) 14:00:03
- I help any way I can, but some of my best advice comes by email: https://t.co/RBYXBvxQ2X 14:05:24
- #sundayread Y'all Connect: Let's connect on Instagram, y'all … https://t.co/lPundmQi9m 15:00:10
- #sundayread How colonial blunder became part of War on Terror by @RafiaZakaria: https://t.co/yllb3PIGpk (via @JBhattacharji) 16:00:31
- #sundayread Vote 2016: Municipal election results for Jefferson, Shelby Counties: https://t.co/FLYIt5MyiK #bham 17:00:17
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- #sundayread The Minecraft Generation, by Clive Thompson @pomeranian99: https://t.co/fH5uox57QP (RT @irwin) 18:00:24
- #sundayread The best TV of 2016 so far: The A.V. Club's catch-up guide: https://t.co/hQz7WP2gLg 19:00:11
- #sundayread How U. of Alabama System funneled $1.4m through "dark money" web, by @ConnorASheets: https://t.co/d44xELrJjk 20:00:15
- #sundayread Neoliberalism, the ideology at the root of all our problems, by @GeorgeMonbiot: https://t.co/gnmSHO9SQx 21:00:01
- #sundayread What Research Says About the Best Profile Picture, by @KevanLee: https://t.co/OXYQx3G7M0 (via @MSUmalaysia) 22:00:00
Monday, August 29
- #DailyBlogTip Getting started: What's better than a site map? A site tour page that introduces features, policies. 07:01:15
- I have a year's worth of blogging advice to help you: https://t.co/r8zxVxBZjH #blogging 07:15:40
- VIDEO: Filming Sex Scenes: How Hollywood Arouses an Audience: https://t.co/Pdzou3KETs 08:30:05
- The rewrite for SEO is on: https://t.co/9ui9tuXiID 09:30:22
- VIDEO: Bridge to the Future, using robots to print bridges in mid-air: https://t.co/LEgFNDViDM 10:30:00
- VIDEOS: The Birmingham channel: First responders on the scene: https://t.co/PWPyUIC9rM #bham 11:30:01
- RIP Gene Wilder, 83, comedic actor: https://t.co/V8IoctxAFQ 14:31:28
- DVR ALERT: Birmingham's @StP_BrokenBones to perform on Tuesday's @ColbertLateShow, airing at 10:35p CDT on @WIAT42. #bham 21:00:34
- Opening an email has never felt so smart: https://t.co/RBYXBvxQ2X 21:40:55
Tuesday, August 30
- #DailyBlogTip Getting started: If you don't know how to do something, ask ask ask. Questions make you smarter. 07:01:05
- Birmingham as told through place pins: https://t.co/wjT9eeKrsC #bham 07:45:43
- Social media is easier, with my free newsletter: https://t.co/RBYXBvxQ2X 15:15:43
- Google Takes on Uber With New Ride-Share Service: https://t.co/5x2YHPKAK2 18:32:36
- TV: 10 Things You Never Knew About "Band of Brothers": https://t.co/o3jvrPdKYx 18:35:01
- SOCIETY: What it feels like to be the last generation to remember life before the internet: https://t.co/TLHFhbealA 18:36:30
- Parents Won't Buy Second-Hand for Kids, Even If They'll Save Thousands: https://t.co/r8oCDnPYGK 18:40:28
- RT @YallConnect: The intersection of ad agencies and YouTubers: https://t.co/DgpQ3qufKK 18:41:36
Wednesday, August 31
- #DailyBlogTip Getting started: Perfection is your enemy. The more you tinker, the more you delay. Get blogging. 07:01:12
- elemental landscaping: Assorted weeds, clumps / of dirt define motley yard / begging for green thumb. #haikuhumpday 08:00:41
- The rewrite for SEO is on: https://t.co/iwFQ8OCkcP 08:30:29
- One list, 1,200 restaurants, all Birmingham, all Facebook: https://t.co/qGiWQnrcaL #bhameats 08:31:46
- MEDIA: Facebook fires editors, algorithm immediately posts fake news: https://t.co/EOxBqKVhiE (RT @davedelaney) //Humans not too much better 09:30:23
- Birmingham videos from @medianeedsmet, @gastonomic, @ReNewedotc01, @twychbowen, @xrated1on1: https://t.co/ewnMDy26qP #bham 10:30:48
- 8 months into 2016, humans have already spent Earth's eco budget for year. https://t.co/cI4RZYY9el (via @WWFSouthAfrica) 🌎🌍🌏 11:30:11
- VIDEO: Birmingham's @StP_BrokenBones performs "All I Ever Wonder" on Tue's @ColbertLateShow: https://t.co/d8Qr0c35WP #bham 12:30:03
- Digital communication is easier, with my free newsletter: https://t.co/RBYXBvxQ2X 13:07:31
- JOURNALISM: @Reveal ran a 21-part serialized investigation on Instagram. The results: https://t.co/2uBhnzMQ97 15:15:04
- POP CULTURE: The Meaning of Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away," the Best Animated Film of All Time: https://t.co/5UYSZN8z7J 16:30:25
Thursday, September 1
- #DailyBlogTip Blogging for fun? Do it. A great hobby, a great way to connect to others. Plus, no monetary pressure. 07:01:16
- Birmingham videos from @shamardrake_21, @TheBamaGamblers, @masonmusicrocks, @SelectMySpace: https://t.co/oku1S5dopG #bham 08:30:01
- MEDIA: Kaepernick saga shows that black and other minority journalists matter, too: https://t.co/Z5GcmE9sl1 11:30:00
- The surprising solution to skyrocketing school attendance rates: washing machines for clean clothes. https://t.co/m2qekyTSjX 12:30:23
- "We're creating new American aristocracy w/ less opportunity than any other advanced country." https://t.co/KMe6WPbga0 h/t @JosephCBakerIII 13:30:00
- VIDEO: War on drugs, or war on addicts? "Chasing Heroin" from @FrontlinePBS: https://t.co/8ommQuKUvw 15:15:04
- The @Oatmeal on how to be perfectly unhappy: https://t.co/un6jJVmxY8 16:30:11
- Social media is easier, with my free newsletter: https://t.co/RBYXBvxQ2X 18:40:21
- Learn, share, network and grow. It's the Birmingham Google+ community: https://t.co/03fYMM9PID #bham 21:05:14
Friday, September 2
- #DailyBlogTip Designing for mobile means simple navigation, easily digestible content, reformatted graphics, clean look. 07:01:11
- Birmingham videos from @alnewscenter, @2016nleec, @alanbaker3340, @ZacharyLong and more: https://t.co/3BwRiGksKH #bham 08:30:20
- A look at our driverless car future, and how it will alter our concept of vehicles: https://t.co/ac21DkpA0j 09:30:27
- Why I need to re-do my sites' About pages (and you do, too): https://t.co/8rV2TxxQ6M 10:30:16
- "Thanks to social media and video, we're seeing more smart marketing by, for and about women." https://t.co/FwceIVylQO 11:30:14
- One list, 1,200 restaurants, all Birmingham, all Facebook: https://t.co/qGiWQnrcaL #bhameats 12:05:42
- Food for Fines in Sept. at @JeffCoLibAL: Donate canned goods for up to $10 off library fines: https://t.co/FtCrNBSPHu #bham 12:30:10
- Pop Warner Football Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Concussions: https://t.co/8Z16Dtv3hk 13:30:00
- 2019: "I was late this morning because of all the goddamned taco trucks at every intersection. But I brought y'all breakfast burritos!" 15:15:06
- Drive safely and have a terrific Labor Day weekend! 🔥🏈🍻 16:00:32
- RT @mitchjoel: WOW! Had not heard of these: 7 innovative social media marketing tools you should use: https://t.co/oKc9R5FCjB 16:30:16
- RT @DenyseWhillier: @copyblogger's excellent post on 5 things every great marketing story needs: https://t.co/0GVgFA9D3q 18:00:16
- The Great Power of Hospitality in the Travel Experience: https://t.co/eyvLPvMFZ5 (RT @PureVillas) 19:30:10
- Marketing is easier, with my free newsletter: https://t.co/RBYXBvxQ2X 19:50:19
- 20 Big Questions about Future of Humanity, answered by leading scientists: https://t.co/F1xT73uXyN (via @LillyTrials) /incl Bham's EO Wilson 21:15:00
Saturday, September 3
- #DailyBlogTip Many bloggers post narrated photo essays, adding visual interest while enhancing storytelling. 07:01:08
- Birmingham Water Works Board to pay triple for "engineers" with no license: https://t.co/s3DsEyE6Ba #bham 08:30:08
- Athens-Limeston (Ala.) Library patrons could get $100 fine or 30 days in jail for overdue books: https://t.co/SZDGBkOCPW 09:30:21
- Reese Witherspoon's site features two tailgating recipes from Birmingham's @bethcakesblog: https://t.co/kz6Nud2Xsl #bham 10:30:05
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Dr. Oz Show – The Shock That Could Save Your Life – Electroshock Therapy for Depression
As many people know the Dr. Oz show, did 30 minutes today on electroshock therapy. I'm going to talk a little about the Dr. Oz show's representation of electroshock therapy and add a few additional facts.
[Note: I am running a survey on real patients' experiences with, and perspectives on, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). If you've had ECT and want your voice heard, please take the survey here. More detailed information on the ECT survey can be found here.]
First off, the Dr. Oz show is a source of entertainment, like anything else on TV, so he added drama that wasn't particularly necessary. That is the way of the show, and TV, however. Specifically, the show started off with scenes of electroshock therapy being given pre-1950 which is when you see people having convulsions in the bad old days before people were anesthetized during treatments. This is not the best way to start a show that is supposed to educate about current treatment, but he does balance this later on.
The Good About the Dr. Oz Show
I was impressed really. They did do a lot of things right and they did share a lot of facts about electroshock therapy, now known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). What the Dr. Oz show did right:
- Represented the modern procedure accurately and even showed the procedure being performed
- Mentioned repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as an alternative therapy (rTMS uses magnetic waves rather than electricity)
- Stated that almost all insurance companies cover ECT (to the best of my knowledge this is true)
- Spoke that it should be used judiciously
- Placed it in a reasonable historical context
- Tried to reduce stigma and fear and increase awareness around the procedure
- Mentioned memory loss (twice) as a side effect
The Bad about the Dr. Oz Show on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
As with all things in life, nothing is perfect. Some things you should know that weren't altogether accurate about the show:
- Only talked about right unilateral brief-pulse ECT – while this is considered the most modern form of ECT it is not the only type. Before getting ECT you need to know what type you are getting in order to accurately judge the risks.
- Stated that ECT "reset the chemical messengers / receptors" in the brain – the truth is we don't know exactly how ECT works, we only know that it does. It's likely it works in multiple ways but "resetting chemical messengers / receptors" is mostly just a simplified concept and not medically accurate or at the very least, not medically complete.
- Didn't mention the other side effects of ECT – while memory loss is generally considered the most concerning, other side effects are also possible.
Altogether, I thought it was a good show, and if a tad flamboyant, represented ECT well but there are other things you should be aware of.
Pros and Cons of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
I'm a bit of an expert on ECT. Not only have I undergone it but I'm about three-quarters the way through of writing a book on it, so I've researched this area quite a bit. And while I can't summarize a book on ECT for you in a few bullet points, here are some other things I think you should know about ECT.
Pros of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- ECT can be fast and effective. It can work after one treatment although you'll likely have to have between 9-12 in your first series.
- ECT works on more than 80% of people with major depression.
- ECT is mostly used for major depression and bipolar disorder and is rarely used for schizophrenia any more.
- You don't remember having ECT as you are under a general anesthetic.
- No treatment has ever been shown more effective for depression than ECT.
Cons of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- ECT can cause memory loss. The evidence suggests that this memory loss is specifically for the time period around the treatment but a few people have claimed greater losses of memory. – This varies with type of ECT performed.*
- Cognitive impairment – ECT typically causes cognitive impairment for the time around the treatment and it is not permanent. Six months after treatment cognitive skills have been shown to be improved, overall, after ECT. – However, this is not necessarily true for bilateral or sine wave ECT.*
- Typical side effects also include jaw and muscle pain but this is short-term.
- ECT antidepressant effects tend to be temporary so medication is needed to maintain those effects.
Overall Opinion of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
ECT is ten times less likely to kill you than childbirth and about 1000 times safer than untreated major depression (in terms of death). However, this doesn't mean it's for everyone. The cognitive side effects are real and of a real concern.
That being said, cognitive side effects tend to build up over time. In other words, you don't get one treatment and then find that you have no memory. You have one treatment and likely no memory side effects; then you have two treatments and find a few side effects; and then three treatments, and a few more, and so on. Some people will go through a series and not lose any memory or find any cognitive deficits. Some people will. And you don't know which group you're going to fall into until you try ECT. But like I said, it's gradual and you can stop an ECT series at any time.
ECT didn't work for me. I did nine treatments. It was painful and I hated it. That being said, it's a perfectly appropriate treatment for some people in some cases. I really believe it is something to be considered by people who:
- Need a fast antidepressant action
- Have failed multiple treatments
This doesn't mean I think people should run out and get it, but it does mean I think it's worth considering.
*Sine wave ECT is an older form of ECT that is much higher risk in terms of cognitive impairment and memory loss. Brief pulse and ultra-brief pulse ECT are now (arguably) the standard and pose much less risk. Similarly, bilateral electrode placement (one electrode over each temple) is more risky than unilateral placement. It's important to understand the differences in these risks if you're considering treatment. For a scientific take on this, see The Cognitive Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Community Settings.
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CFA Pride flies the flag
CFA and other emergency services participated in the Pride March for the first time in early 2015.
The annual march supports Victoria's Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transexual Intersex (LGBTI) community and then-Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said, "This is about CFA recognising that we need to encourage diversity within the organisation – and we're really proud to be here."
The CFA Pride Facebook page now has 1300 followers. It aims to foster equality and promotes the contribution of the LGBTI community within CFA, building a social network where members can interact and organise events.
Terence Sanford is in his second term as Noble Park captain and is one of three LGBTI members in his brigade alone. He is also one of three CFA Pride ambassadors.
"I'm happy and proud to be an out firefighter," said Terence. "I'm open about who I am and I have great support at my brigade where I work with about 60 other members of 17 different nationalities.
"As a Pride ambassador, I'm a contact person. We want to let people know that CFA is friendly and welcoming and spread more into the grassroots of the organisation. A brigade is made up of different personalities and characteristics and it's important that LGBTI members feel comfortable in this working environment.
"CFA Pride is an opportunity for solidarity if someone is having hassles and doesn't know where to go. Not everyone is in a community, a family or at a time of life where they feel able to come out.
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Getting in the Halloween spirit, I was in a drug store reading warning labels for Halloween products and came across this Grease Makeup. Looks like fun stuff, right?
Not as fun as you might think. First, don't expect to end up looking like this clown.
Why? Because–Bozo warning alert–the instructions on the back of this one quarter-inch thick transparent package clearly state: "COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES SHOWN IN PHOTO NOT INCLUDED."
But things get worse. Ready to have some fun applying your grease makeup? Like the thought of sporting red or maybe yellow eyes at the costume party? Forget about it. How about pink or purple? Scratch those too. Maybe green? Orange? No, No. All of those colors are banned from eye-area application. And don't even think about going with blue, green or purple lips:
Have a happy, complicated Halloween with your grease makeup!


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This Hunk of the Day packs a double punch, and not just because of all the double consonants in his name. It's Garrett Neff, a male model who currently fronts the Calvin Klein underwear campaign. That's no small package to fill, as proven by past bulges, but Mr. Neff more than proves he has the goods for the task at hand. In hand. Out of hand. Oh, you know what I mean.Back to Blog
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Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19: The Orissa PCC is planning to stage a demonstration in front of Parliament on Friday against the Centres decision to privatise Nalco.
PCC president Sarat Patnaik today said there was no reason to privatise a company that had been making an average annual profit of Rs 500 crore. He said PCC members, legislators and MPs would meet Sonia Gandhi to urge her to take up the matter with the Centre.
Former chief minister Giridhar Gamang yesterday filed an 86-page petition in the Orissa High Court, seeking steps to prevent the privatisation of Nalco. Off-loading of Nalco shares is illegal, arbitrary, malafide and unconstitutional, he said.
Two other Congress leaders had filed a similar petition recently. On November 8, students of about half-a-dozen colleges of Cuttack had boycotted classes in protest against the move to sell off the aluminium major. Students of Ravenshaw College, Stewart Science College, Sailobala Womens College, JKBK College, Indira Gandhi Womens College and Christ College were among those who boycotted classes.
Six days earlier, students from Dhenkanal, Angul and Talcher had blocked rail and road traffic in protest against the selloff.


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It's that magical time of year again. Christmas? Nah. Thanksgiving? What are you, some kinda pilgrim? We're talking about Black Friday, the one event that has America slobbering at the chops like a particularly hungry dog. It's no secret that it seems to be getting earlier every year, with some stores opening on Thanksgiving itself and in some instances, staying open for anywhere from 36 to 48 hours straight. It might sound a little crazy, but that's supply and demand, baby!
We might love Black Friday, but the thought of heading to your nearest stores unprepared is enough to send chills down the spine. It's going to be competitive out there and you need to be on your toes to beat the crowds. So come on, gather round… yes, you at the back, come closer… BaDoink is going to give you the heads up on some of the best deals around on Black Friday.
Microsoft Xbox One with Halo: The Master Chief Collection and free gift card (Walmart)
For just $329 this year, you can pick up this demon of a console along with the brand new Halo anthology (RRP $60) and a free gift card worth $30. What better way to let off some steam after fighting through the crowds on Black Friday than by blasting away both aliens and your fellow man in single or multiplayer modes. If we all just let out our aggression in a safe, controlled environment then the world would be a better place. So come on, do your bit for humanity!
Samsung Galaxy S 5 4G LTE (Best Buy)
Ok… hold on to your hats here, folks, because this is a helluva deal right here. For the insane sum of $1 (yes!) you can have the very latest Samsung model in your hands. With a $25 a month two-year contract, the good people at Best Buy have reduced this by $198.99! We'd cry tears of joy if we weren't so determined to get down there and pick this up for ourselves.
ESPN 60" Air Powered Hockey Table (Walmart)
Come on now, who doesn't love air hockey?! This game should be an Olympic sport! Sometimes there's nothing more satisfying than hearing that clink as the disc powers into your opponent's slot (no laughing please!). It's long been the game of choice for kids, teens and adults across America. At just $70, you can bring the fun back home with you. Just try and get some sleep in between games though, this thing can be hella addictive.
Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k White Gold (Macy's)
Guys, treat your lady or girls, just treat yourself. These stunning earrings were made to be worn and shown off. At a fair price of $169 (down from $600), you'd be crazy to miss this chance to the belle of the ball. Shine on, you crazy diamond!
Braun Series 5 5090cc Electric Shaver With Cleaning Center (Amazon)
Stubble and beards are in currently. It's the new thing. But you don't want to look like Grizzly Adams, do you? No! You want to look well-groomed, kempt and smart for work, friends, partners or even just yourself. Amazon have slapped a number of great deals for men's grooming products on the table for Black Friday, and this Braun Series 5 represents one of the best bargains. Knocked down to $80, this little guy comes with a two-year warranty AND a lab tested seven year shelf life.
Keurig B130 DeskPro Coffee Maker (Overstock)
We all know how addictive coffee is. Sometimes it's worse than what you can buy on street corners (or so we've been told!), but if you're good for it then this coffee maker is the best way to feed your habit. Not only does it sort your morning cup of mud out, it's also adept at providing you with high-quality hot chocolate and iced drinks. At $65.99, this thing will pay for itself.
PS4 with Grand Theft Auto V and The Last Of Us or a $50 gift card (Walmart)
Ok, so maybe the Xbox One didn't take your fancy this time around, so how about its main rival, the Sony PS4? You've got two choices here: you can take it home with GTA V and The Last Of Us, two of the biggest titles in recent years, or grab a $50 gift card as part of the deal and get whatever you want. Far be it from us to tell you what to do but the first option might get you more bang for your buck. At $399 this Black Friday it's a tough one to overlook.
Apple iPad Mini 3 WiFi 16GB (Target)
We've talked a lot about crazy deals in all of these articles but this one really is worth fighting for. The most advanced iPad mini has the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, a 7.9-inch Retina display, a powerful A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, an iSight camera, a FaceTime HD camera, fast wireless, iOS 8, iCloud, and up to 10 hours of battery life. It also comes with a free $100 gift. What are you waiting for? Aim for Target!
Coca-Cola Retro Fridge (Home Depot)
America and Coca-Cola go hand in hand, so what better way to celebrate this long cultural union than by purchasing this mini-fridge? This item is perfect for parties, sports events, BBQs or anything where you need to keep cool beverages on hand at all times. For $29.88 you'll be the go-to guy for cool cans. Yeah buddy!
Amazon Fire TV Stick (Best Buy)
Technology is just amazing isn't it? Amazon Fire TV Stick connects to your TV's HDMI port. Just grab and go to enjoy Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Hulu Plus, YouTube.com, music, and much more. Sounds too good to be true doesn't it? At $24.99 you might just have to pinch yourself!
We hope we've given you the advantage this Black Friday… just try not to get into too much harm!


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Oregon State Beavers vs. Oregon Ducks. It's the annual Civil War football game, a rivalry stretching back to 1894 (!!!). And tomorrow they battle again, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, for the 118th time.
This aquatic animal series is currently 61-46-10 in favor of the Ducks. Oregonians have embraced this fierce competition, and proponents of both teams display their loyalty in all kinds of ways.
So why not show your true colors – with a mouse pad? This week's Deal offers both Ducks and Beavers versions for just $1.99 each – a big savings off their usual $5.99 price.


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Edward H. Elias was born on February 1, 1931 in Kearney, New Jersey to Herman and Sophie Elias. At age 4, the family moved to the Olney section of Philadelphia. An only child, from a very young age, Ed showed a great inquisitiveness not only for tinkering but in radio - both broadcast radio and ham radio - followed by the advent of another burgeoning technological phenomenon - television.
While still in high school, Ed began his broadcasting career in radio at WTEL, a foreign language station, where his duties involved daily listening to insure the station was on the air and broadcasting. It was during his high school days that he not only began his involvement with amateur radio but when his interest in television came to the forefront. According to his lifelong friend, Ed Plews, "I remember one day after school Eddie told me I had to come to his house. He had something to show me. Well, I went over and we went up to his room and sitting there was a TV set. Eddie had built a tv set. It became out daily ritual of running to the Eliases to watch TV."
On graduating Olney School in 1948, Ed matriculated to Temple University School of Engineering, graduating in 1951. A strong believer in the power of networking and never knowing from where a life connection will come as "connections certainly make things easier," while at Temple, one of Ed's instructors was Broadcast Pioneers member Irv Ross, who was also Engineering Supervisor at WFIL-TV. On graduation, Ed applied to WFIL and as he described it, on their receiving his application, Irv Ross said, "Great. We got a place for you."
In 1952, Ed took a short leave from WFIL, joining the Army. He quickly found himself stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia, in the SigC Mobile TV Section. In addition to regular military training, Ed was involved in not only making training films but in training officers on radio and TV communications. While at Fort Benning, Ed was also doing engineering work at local Columbus radio station WDAK, helping the station add television to its broadcasting compliment. It was there that he met his future wife, Lois, who worked for station owner Alan Woodall.
Married in 1954, Ed returned to Philadelphia and his job at WFIL. Doing whatever needed to be done, Ed proved to be multi-faceted in his technical skills, knowledge and adaptability doing camera work and engineering both in studio and on location from parades to news to sporting events to "Bandstand" and popular kid shows like "Happy the Clown" and "Sally Starr." In 1958, while Ed was on location with Bill Webber doing "Bandwagon," Lois gave birth to their daughter, Debbie Lynn. Bill Webber had the pleasure of announcing on air to Ed that he was a father. The following year in 1959, their son, Edward was born, also while Ed was working. So devoted to his work that holiday celebrations were now scheduled around the WFIL programing schedule. In 1961, son Robert joined the clan while Ed was working a Phillies game. 1964 saw not only the move of WFIL from 46 th & Market Streets to 4100 City Line Avenue, but also the birth of Ed's youngest, Pattie.
As the years passed and technology advanced, so did Ed. Moving up in the ranks while gaining valuable knowledge with the cutting edge of broadcasting and computer technology, Ed was always happiest in his Engineering Lab. While many over the years believed that technology would replace the need for engineers, Ed disputed same, saying, "You always need the engineers. People don't always think so. But it's an evil necessity, I guess."
Often described by his colleagues and peers as "the calm in the eye of the storm," Ed became as much of an institution in broadcasting as WFIL/WPVI itself. Surviving and flourishing through multiple general managers, corporate changes from Triangle Publications to Capital Cities Broadcasting to Cap Cities buy of ABC and then Disney's buy of ABC, at one point when Ed expressed the thought of possible retirement, then ABC CEO, Michael Eisner, told him emphatically "no," a sentiment that was echoed by current Disney-ABC CEO, Bob Eisner, at the dedication of the new WPVI building in September 2009, telling Ed, "I'll see you for your 60th anniversary."
Ed is the only person to have worked at the last three facilities for WFIL/WPVI television - 46th & Market Streets, the iconic "round" building at 4100 City Line Avenue and the newest construction also bearing the 4100 City Line Avenue address, the latter of which he helped construct. Through his career, he saw it all. From single camera black and white cameras to color and then on to high-def and digital. Nothing phased him and he embraced it all.
A lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League, Ed maintained advanced radio licensing throughout his life. During his Army stint at Fort Benning, Ed also became a a member of the Military Amateur Radio System (M.A.R.S.), now known as Military Auxilary Radio System, a civilian auxiliary of licensed amateur radio operations who assist the military not only with the handling of "Marsgrams" messages and phone patches for overseas servicemen to phone home, but also in aiding with military and emergency communications with FEMA, Homeland Security and other state and local agencies. Ed took his duty as a "Martian" to heart, aiding servicemen and the military not only during Korea, the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, Viet Nam, the Gulf War and more recently Iraq and Afghanistan, but also the U.S. invasion of Grenada, the Bay of Pigs and other escalating conflicts the world over, even participating in what would be his final Sunday night MARS check-in on March 21, 2010.
A longtime member of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, Ed believed in the importance of broadcasting history and in its preservation. Working with the Pioneers, Ed had already begun providing his own archival broadcasting materials from radio and television for digital preservation, something that will be continued by his children. He was also a member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers.
Survived by his children, Debbie, Ed, Bob and Pattie, and his grandchildren, Matthew, Mark, Edward and Tommy, he has left a rich legacy not only in broadcasting, but in life. His son Ed is a broadcast engineer at WPHL. His son Bob, a computer design specialist, is an ARRL member. His daughter, Debbie, a journalist and film critic, is also involved in film production and film preservation. His daughter Pattie echoes Ed's well known frugality. As for the next generation, grandson Edward is already showing great interest in what his father and grandfather do.
As Ed himself so eloquently stated at the 2004 Symposium hosted by the Broadcast Pioneers, "I'm very pleased to have been in the business or, in the business. I wouldn't give it up. I'm the one that's anxious to get to work. I'm always looking forward in my mind to what's going to happen the next day, what I want to work on or what needs to be done. It's a good field."
On Friday, Novmber 19, 2010, Ed Elias was posthumously inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.
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Bio originally donated by Ed Elias' daughter, Debbie
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We have come a long way since the 1970s when campaigners had to wave placards outside the City Chambers to secure support for services to help "battered women".
Forty years ago, it was a revolutionary idea that such problems were widespread, and that specialist services were needed to help the victims. Many were unconvinced it was the place of public services to interfere in what went on behind the closed doors of a family home.
There are few clearer signs of the way attitudes have changed than the growth of Edinburgh's Women's Aid from a team of dedicated volunteers to a crucial lifeline service with 30 paid staff.
But before we spend too long congratulating ourselves on how much more compassionate and aware we are these days, we should stop to consider the facts.
Today, nearly 11,000 incidents of domestic abuse are reported in Lothian and the Borders every year – that is a new case on average every three-quarters of an hour.
The vast majority of women who are abused in their own homes suffer a catalogue of threats and violence. But, despite that, four new victims come forward every day.
These are truly horrifying statistics. And ones that should continue to challenge how we think about domestic abuse.
It is far more prevalent than most of us realise. It is estimated that one in four women suffers some kind of domestic abuse at some time in their lives.
How many of us, if we are honest, have a picture in our mind's eye of a "battered wife" which conforms to certain stereotypes? Is the woman you imagine badly dressed because she can't afford better clothes? Does she look like a broken woman, unable to hide the abuse she has been suffering?
The truth is that victims of domestic abuse come from all walks of life. Whether you realise or not, you probably know some victims. All suffer terribly and all need our support. Please help us to help them this Christmas. Turn to pages 12 and 13 to find out how.


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Today's blog post: short, sweet, and full of leaves. =)
This fall themed, custom decorated cake helped celebrate a birthday here in Gainesville, Florida. Instead of settling for a supermarket cake, our family opted for a fondant specialty cake.
The pumpkin cake, with pumpkin spice buttercream, carried the Fall/Autumn theme throughout every bite. From the bow to the leaves, this cake, as with all of our cakes, featured all-edible decorations.
Thanks for reading!
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"You told me to break a leg," Justin says to Taylor. "I couldn't break my leg, but I broke my foot for you."
"It was kind of a figurative statement," she replies. "I was like, good luck! It's so good to have you! Break a leg!"
"I just wanted to do what you told me..." Justin jokes.
Watch the video below and hear all the good things Taylor had to say about Justin and how he persevered through his on-stage injury.


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As the star of such films as Anna Karenina, Keira Knightley is a welcome guest at the most glittering functions. The 27-year-old actress has, however, been warned to stay away from her fiancé James Righton's rehearsals with his indie rock band, Klaxons.
"Sure, it's an open house, and the door to the tour bus is always open, but when we're settling down to intensive creative time, the girls aren't recommended to come in," says Righton's band mate, Jamie Reynolds.
Speaking at the premiere of the LCD Soundsystem documentary, Shut Up and Play the Hits, at Hackney Picture House, the bass player adds: "It all gets a bit sweaty and hot. Keira seems to really enjoy herself when she hangs out with us, generally. She's a lovely girl, but she stays clear of our rehearsals."
Golden girl is shy of the silver screen
With its combination of Olympic gold medal-winning triumph and dramatic private turmoil, Victoria Pendleton's life is one of sport's most intriguing stories. Now, it has attracted interest from Hollywood.
The cyclist, who gave up the sport after her exploits at London 2012, tells Mandrake that movie makers have been inspired by her memoirs, Between the Lines.
"I have been approached already, actually, for the film rights," she says at the GQ Men of the Year awards in association with Alfred Dunhill.
Pendleton would not, however, play herself. "I'm terribly camera shy," claims the sportswoman, who has appeared in several lucrative advertising campaigns. "It's beyond shyness. I would actually hide from cameras. There are literally no photographs of me between the age of 12 and my mid-twenties."
The Olympian insists that she would not allow a film to be made during her lifetime. "I could never have a film made about my life when I was alive."
In her memoirs, Pendleton writes about the hostility that she allegedly faced from her British Cycling team members after she began a romance with Scott Gardner, a sports scientist.


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We are at the inaugural Being A Man Festival, the only problem? The Six Nations is on. When the Southbank's artistic director Jude Kelly asks the audience if they would rather be watching the rugby, several men raise their hand.
Even Nick Hornby said he would only speak at the event given that Arsenal were not playing, but this did not stop a 500 strong audience turning out for the Saturday of the festival.
If you did not catch Billy Bragg speaking about BAM last week, you may well be thinking as Jude said: "men are celebrated all the time, isn't that enough to be getting on with?" However, the three day event held at the Southbank Centre was the first of its kind to explore masculinity and male identity in the 21st century.
BAM's sister festival Women of the World has been up and running since 2011, so it was about time men spoke up. But how do we define masculinity in today's landscape of moisturiser, manscaping and male housewives?
Grayson Perry, who gave the festival's keynote speech on Friday, said: "We men ask ourselves and each other for the following: the right to be vulnerable, to be uncertain, to be wrong, to be intuitive, the right not to know, to be flexible and not to be ashamed." Refreshingly, this is exactly what BAM was all about.
David Lammy, Labour MP for Tottenham, spoke about his absent father, Carl Barnes, British Army Reserve Patrol Commander, spoke about coming out to his fellow troops in Afghanistan, and multi-disciplinary performing disability artist Mat Fraser spoke about porn and disability.
Then we came to "Being A Black Man" – an hour long panel discussion chaired by hip-hop artist Akala in the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
The speakers included CEO of Working with Men Shane Ryan, writer and broadcaster Ekow Eshun and theatre director Topher Campbell. The conversation was defined more by race than gender, and in the case of Topher, sexual orientation too, who boldly exclaimed: "out, black and gay".
Shane took this further stating: "when do you become black? It is not a question but an answer you are given. The version of you others see isn't 'you' – it is preconceptions and prejudices."
Akala, the son of a Jamaican father and a Scottish mother, said the first time he realised he was black was also the same day he realised his mother was white. It was his first day of primary school when another child shouted racist abuse at him in the playground, abuse he would receive from teachers too.
Shane recounted a similar story, the first time he "realised" he was on the way to secondary school for his first day when ash, coffee and racist abuse was thrown at him from a van. He was then given detention for the state of his uniform.
When it came to open up the discussion to the audience, one young man asked the panel if black men should forgo their race, as he said he felt being black was not beneficial.
Ekow said not being black would be bland, while Shane walked straight out into the audience to hand the man a business card saying they needed to talk. Shane said his ongoing inspiration are black figures from history and he was saddened the audience member had not yet discovered this.
One audience member asked the panel about the Mark Duggan inquest to which Akala closed by saying although we live in a racialised society, particularly in London, there is still a lot that needs to be done.
Akala said this was glaringly obvious from the fact that the Metropolitan Police apologised for a dog that died after being left in a locked car on a hot summers day in 2011, but as of yet they have not commented on Dugan's death.
"I'll let you stew on that one" the hip hop artist said as he left the stage. Jude has already been announced that BAM is set to become an annual event, and so we hope the conversation continues.


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Court hears abuse accused woman Karen Walker told child 'it's our wee thing'
A woman accused of sexually molesting a little girl 15 years ago allegedly told her it was their "wee thing," a jury has heard.
It was claimed in court that 30-year-old Karen Walker touched the girl's private parts and incited the alleged victim to touch her after telling her: "I'll be the man and you be the woman."
Opening the case against Walker at Downpatrick Crown Court, prosecuting lawyer Samuel Magee told the jury that sometimes Walker reversed the ascribed roles.
Walker told her victim the alleged sexual activity was "our wee thing", the court heard.
Walker, from Bexley Road in Bangor, denies two charges of indecent assault and three counts relating to acts of gross indecency with a child on dates between January 1, 1998 and January 17, 2000.
Her alleged victim was between seven and 10 years old. Mr Magee said while he accepted Walker herself would have been a young teenager at the time of the alleged abuse, "she was old enough, we say, to know what she was doing and to comprehend how inappropriate her actions were".
Mr Magee warned the jury to set aside feelings of sympathy or prejudice and to approach the case in a dispassionate way when seeking the truth of what happened.
The lawyer described how the alleged victim could remember the first incident when Walker convinced her to change her lower clothing to track suit bottoms before allegedly touching her private parts. "She even remembers the brand of track suit bottoms," said Mr Magee.
He added that the alleged victim changed the clothing at Walker's behest "to make it easier for the defendant to access the young girl's intimate parts". Claiming that this behaviour continued on other occasions, Mr Magee told the jury how they would see a 55 minute video of the alleged victim's interview with police.
In it, he said the alleged victim "will say this wasn't simply a one-off" and there were other incidents where she was touched inappropriately or when Walker "got on top of her and began rubbing herself" against the girl.
He outlined that although not the subject of any charge, the complainant would testify there were times when she went to the toilet with Walker when the defendant would allegedly touch herself in front of the girl, advising the jury they may wish to consider that evidence when deciding where the truth lay.
Walker was arrested and interviewed about the allegations in August last year but denies wrongdoing.
"We will invite you to consider the detail that she is able to give when giving her account," Mr Magee told the jury, "whether she is reliving the experiences or if she has invented them.
"You may also want to ask yourselves why the complainant, now in her mid 20s, would make it up after all this time, what would be the point?"
The trial, expected to last three days, continues.
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This Sunday I visited my sister in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Seeing that I enjoy a good conservative Episcopal service, I decided to find a Reformed Episcopal church. Somehow my GPS directed me to an historical site where there is only one service conducted every year on the Sunday after Easter.
Several things I observed from the design of the sanctuary are notable. First of all, there was no altar but instead there is the Lord's table with no candles. Secondly the pulpit was elevated. The minister had to climb a spiral staircase to get to the pulpit. These two purposeful designs in the layout of the sanctuary alone tells me that at the time the church was built, namely around 1717 in the antebellum colonial days, there was not yet an Anglo-Catholic influence. The Church of England was still thoroughly Protestant and Reformed. Here are a couple of pictures I shot with my cellphone:
|St. James Episcopal Church, Goose Creek,
South Carolina. Established 1707. This building, 1717.
Notice that there is no altar. There is a communion table with no candles on it. Also, the central feature of the sanctuary is the pulpit, emphasizing that the preaching of God's written Word, the Holy Scriptures are central to worship service. On the left of the pulpit is posted the Decalogue or Ten Commandments from Exodus 20:1-17.
On the right the other table posted begins with the model prayer taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 KJV. Of course, following the Bishop's Bible the words "debts" and "debtors" are replaced by "trespasses" and "those who trespass against us." Underneath that is the Apostles' Creed.
It should be noted here that in 1717 the 1662 Book of Common Prayer was still in use in the American colonies. That would mean that the Decalogue was read at every administration of the Lord's Supper. This is a tradition that is sorely lacking not only in modern Puritan churches but in Anglican churches as well. After every reading of the law there is a prayer asking for God to write this law in our "hearts". The meaning here is not that God would write the law of God in our emotions. Rather the emphasis is on memorizing the Scriptures "by heart" so that it is not forgotten. As a man thinketh in his heart so is he. (Proverbs 23:7).
The unfortunate thing is that after the Puritans were ejected from the Church of England the high church Carolingians, Laudians, and Arminians began to undermine the Reformed theology of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicolas Ridley. Calvinism was a part of the English Reformation early on and slowly that influence ebbed away because the Puritans were forced out of the church.
|St. Matthew's German Evangelical Church (1872) in Charleston, SC
Another thing to note in the picture above is the wooden hood hanging over the pulpit. Not only the elevation of the pulpit but this device above the preacher's head caused the sound of his voice to carry equally to all parts of the sanctuary. Not surprisingly, I could hear the minister as well here as I could have in larger sanctuary equipped with modern sound equipment. I cannot find the name of this object hanging above the pulpit. If anyone knows, please leave a comment below? I found another example of this at St. Matthew's German Evangelical Church (1872) in Charleston, SC, which you see to the left. (See also: Pulpits). [Addendum: Someone over at the Anglican Forums pointed out that the object above the pulpit is a "sounding board" or a "tester". This makes sense of the expression in common usage of using someone else as a "sounding board" to think through a problem. See: Sounding board.]
I suppose it could be argued that this elevation is solely for sound projection. But it also serves to show the authority of preaching in the church. This is particularly true where there is no altar against the back wall as the photo from St. James Episcopal Church above shows.
Here is another photo where I was standing in front of the pulpit. I only wish had more information about the community that founded this church. Also, there is a graveyard surrounding the church, which is typical for churches of the period.
|Another shot of the pulpit from floor level.
|There is even a "pillar saint" buried under one of the columns.
The minister who spoke was an African preacher, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Kowbeidu of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Goose Creek, South Carolina. His sermon came from John 20:19-30. I was pleased that he emphasized that the resurrection is a real event and that the Scriptures are true. IF there is no resurrection our faith is in vain.
There was no communion but simply a morning prayer service, although there was only a loose adherence to the Book of Common Prayer. The opening Scripture sentences were completely missing, for example. Although I could give a few Clarkian remarks about Dr. Kowbeidu's emphasis on a personal relationship and feelings, I will forego that and leave off this post for now. I might make more posts tomorrow with more pictures.
May the peace of God be with you,
(See also: Ecclesiastical Architecture).
(See also: Ecclesiastical Architecture).


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December 28, 2012 — It's post time! The thoroughbreds stand tall and eager in the starting gate and as the anxious crowd in the grandstand — who bet it all to beat the oddsmakers— stare through their field glasses the clamor of the bell signals the beginning of what is sure to be a heated race. And they're off and running in this year's annual 2013 Timeshare Paradise Derby.
So here's the scoop. At stake are billions of dollars and the highly coveted VPG Trophy with the serious 'players' in this year's competition wagering their fortunes & futures by letting it all ride on a high pay-out trifecta consisting of 'Qualification' (Q), 'Presentation' (P), and 'Closer' (C).
It's a beautiful day here at Seventh Heaven Downs ladies and gentlemen and as the horses thunder around the first turn, nostrils flaring, it looks like Q, P & C are going for the victory as they pull out in front, fighting neck and neck to take the early lead as they race into the backstretch.
Ladies and gentlemen this is shaping up to be the mother of all races as they reach the ½ mile mark and Q, P & C are now holding 1st, 2nd and 3rd places (respectively).
But wait, hold on to your tickets because here come 'Steady Eddie', 'Liner', 'Wanna Be Rep' and 'Nose Bleed Drop' moving up to within a length of Q, P & C.
And Oh My God! Now it's 'Know It All', 'A Sale Is Made Every Time', 'Where'd Ya Get Weak', 'An UP is an UP' and 'Greasy Bob' making their move and tightening the pack while 'Heat Merchant' roars up from behind on the outside as they round the final turn!
Ladies and gentlemen, in all my years I have never witnessed such an exhilarating competition! And down the stretch they come, with mud flying everywhere, hooves pounding the track like cannon balls and all the horses so close to each other it will surely be a photo finish!
The crowd is on its feet and the roaring and cheering is deafening as the horses strain toward the finish line! Most of the riders are now going to the whip and it is looking like 'Q' might pull it off by a nose and possibly break a world record!
NO! Oh My God ladies and gentlemen, what a tragedy! I can't believe my eyes! 'Q' has stumbled just a few feet before the finish line, bringing the whole field down behind her in what is now a jumble of heads, legs, saddles, whips, helmets, goggles and jockeys piled in a heap on the track! I've never witnessed anything like this in my life!
The dust is clearing ladies and gentlemen and the crowd, now totally silent, is standing in disbelief and shock with some weeping rivers of tears. But thank God, yes, I can see now; it doesn't look like any of the horses or jockeys are injured as they slowly get to their feet.
But not so fast folks, it looks like 'Qualification' is still down. The jockey, 'Heavy Hitter', is slowly getting up to his knees, wiping mud and blood from his brow, but 'Q' still remains motionless.
The track vet is now huddled over 'Q', ladies and gentlemen, along with the trainer. A hush has fallen over the track. We can only hope the mare will be okay because she sure seemed to have it all going for her coming into this race.
Wait, this word just came in to the press box. Sadly, 'Q' is going to be put down. The trainer and the jockey have also told the track vet and our field reporter that they both warned Q's owner 'Developer' that the mare should never have been entered in the first place because she was not sound, but 'Developer' ignored their professional advice and forced 'Q' to run anyway.
Asked about this by our reporter, 'Developer' just shrugged his shoulders and walking away said, "As far as I'm concerned Qualification was sound."
Senseless, ladies and gentlemen, is an understatement to be sure. As far as this reporter is concerned if there was ever a need for a merciless horse whipping this is surely that raison d'être and 'Developer' has earned a good thrashing!
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Rumors of an imminent cull across the Nokia board continue to make headlines, with CEO Stephen Elop reportedly considering "how much he wants to keep Finnish talent in the leadership team" in what's being described as an essential play "to take advantage of the North American consumer." Following initial reports over the weekend of the impending executive shake-up – which could see executive VP of phones Mary MacDowell and executive VP of markets Niklas Savander both lose their jobs – the WSJ has stepped in with further sources claiming Elop is prioritizing a North American focus for Nokia moving forward.
According to a second source, Nokia narrowed down a shortlist of potential North American leaders within the last six months but Elop decided to "put the whole thing on hold while he figured out the new management structure." Rumors of a platform change have proliferated after the CEO admitted Nokia "must build, catalyse or join a competitive ecosystem" and reframe itself as a "challenger" in the smartphone market.
The leaks could herald ominous changes for Nokia, and for those fans of the company who respond to its European flavor of design and product identity. However, no source has been able to conclusively confirm that Nokia plans to either abandon one of its currently favored OSes – Symbian and MeeGo – or indeed adopt a third-party platform such as Android or Windows Phone 7.


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ENGLAND cruised comfortably past Uruguay 5-0 here last night to maintain their winning streak at the women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
Their sixth victory on the trot was not the most passionate affair and nor did it especially please their coach Tricia Heberle, but with qualification achieved and semi-finals to come on Saturday, one slack performance was probably acceptable.
The goals came courtesy of Jennie Bimson, Purdy Miller, Jane Smith, Tina Cullen and Mel Clewlow, and the victory meant England would be facing either Russia, Lithuania or Japan in the last four.
Japan secured their World Cup place with a 1-0 win over Canada, and Russia extended their glut of goals with a 9-2 win over Belgium.
Ireland can still reach the semi-finals here in France, thanks to a 1-0 victory over Kazakhstan yesterday, but they will need to beat Ukraine today if they are to qualify automatically for Perth.
Lynsey McVicker scored the winner yesterday. It proved to be Ireland's only breakthrough in 70 minutes of almost continuous pressure.
Scotland, meanwhile, have a make-or-break tussle with Canada today just to make the top four in Pool B, which has been dominated by Russia. Should they squeak in, they will tackle the third-placed finishers from Pool A, with the winners going to Australia.
Scotland's Under-21 squad fly to Australia tomorrow to complete their preparations for the Junior World Cup which starts in Hobart early next month.
Laurence Docherty's men will go through an acclimatisation programme on the mainland, including one final warm-up match against Argentina before travelling to Tasmania.


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>> Excited? Yes. Anxious? No. - Today is my first day of school at ESMOD. While you are reading this I am probably already on my way or sitting in class. Last Monday I already got to meet most of my fellow students but it isn't sure yet who will be in my class. Hoping for my favourites of course ;-)
This is what I wore then. A typical everyday look with the fashionable twist. My beloved black skinny jeans of course, a denim blouse combined with a white cropped sweat t-shirt, new Forever 21 black boots and a black bag. Ah - before you ask - yes my necklace was once a zipper. Don't know, I liked the shape of it so much that I beaded it on a necklace chain making it my new favourite jewellery.
So what do you say? Do I look like a fashion student? :-D
- t-shirt - Prairie for Weekday
- denim shirt - T.K.Maxx
- pants - Zara
- boots - Forever21
- bag - H&M Trend (old)
- middle finger ring - Maria Black
photography//Yuliya Maltseva
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R. Kelly's surprise appearance Saturday night during Phoenix's headlining set at the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was one of the most talked-about moments of the festival.
It included a mashup of the R. Kelly hits "Ignition" and "I'm a Flirt." Sadly, there was no "Trapped in the Closet," but hey, there's always next weekend.
I kind of love that R. Kelly turned Coachella into a verb–Coachillin.'
Watch this video of the performance and some behind-the-scenes footage.


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Written by: Michael Den Boer on May 5th, 2016
Theatrical Release Dates: Japan, 1968 (Gangster VIP, Gangster VIP 2, Heartless, Goro the Assassin, Black Dagger), Japan, 1969 (Kill!)
Directors: Toshio Masuda (Gangster VIP), Mio Ezaki (Heartless), Keiichi Ozawa (Gangster VIP 2, Goro the Assassin, Black Dagger, Kill!),
Cast: Tetsuya Watari, Chieko Matsubara, Tatsuya Fuji, Meiko Kaji, Eiji Gô
BluRay released: April 18th, 2016 (UK) / April 19th, 2016 (USA)
Approximate running times: 93 minutes (Gangster VIP), 97 minutes (Gangster VIP 2), 92 minutes (Heartless), 87 minutes (Goro the Assassin), 86 minutes (Black Dagger), 86 minutes (Kill!)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Widescreen / 1080 Progressive / MPEG-4 AVC (All Films)
Rating: 15 (UK), NR (USA)
Sound: LPCM Mono Japanese (All Films)
Subtitles: English (All Films)
BluRay Release: Arrow Video USA
Region Coding: Region A,B / Region 1,2 NTSC
Retail Price: $79.95 (USA) / £34.99 (UK)
This series of films revolves around protagonist named Goro Fujikawa a tough as nails character who has lived his entire life on the wrong side of the tracks. And over the course of these six films he tries to leave the only life that he has ever known behind, only to be drawn back in when someone he cares about is in danger.
Gangster VIP was directed by Toshio Masuda whose other notable films include, Rusty Knife, Red Pier, Shadow Hunters and Shadow Hunters II: Echo of Destiny. Other key collaborators include cinematographer Kuratarô Takamura (The Rambling Guitarist, Tattooed Life) for Gangster VIP and Gangster VIP 2 cinematographer Yoshihiro Yamazaki (Stray Cat Rock: Machine Animal, Rape!) for Heartless and composer Naozumi Yamamoto (Branded to Kill, Black Tight Killers) for Gangster VIP and composer Harumi Ibe (Detective Bureau 2-3: Go to Hell Bastards, Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon) for Gangster VIP 2 and Heartless.
Gangster VIP: After spending three years in prison Goro quickly discovers that the clan he once ran with is on verge of extinction. To make matters worse the man he stabbed and went to prison for is still alive and wants revenge.
The series opener Gangster VIP does a great job establishing who the protagonist is and what his motivations are! He was a child from an abusive household who youthful indiscretions set in motion his life of crime. Also this film does a superb job setting the tone for the rest of the series.
Gangster VIP 2: Determined to leave his former life behind, Goro gets manual labor job in the northern wilderness. At first things go smoothing for Goro and the two women he is taking care off. Then one day a former associate makes him an offer he can't refuse and from there he once again returns to life he tried to escape.
Though there was a love story subplot in the first film, it is more fleshed out for this sequel. Also this time around there is a secondary woman character who plays a large role in Goro's life. And when he was prison he promised another yakuza that he would take care of his woman. Shortly there after she becomes ill and Goro is forced to go back to his old ways. Also cult movie fans are sure to recognize Meiko Kaji who portrays the daughter of yakuza and her character is secretly having a relationship with one of her fathers' enemies.
Heartless: Unable to get away from his pat and now a wanderer Goro once again finds himself in the middle of a gang war.
Throughout this series there are many times when one might feel like they are experiencing déjà vu. And plot wise this third installment suffers to much from retreading familiar territory.
Goro the Assassin: After another stint in prison Goro sets out for a normal life that is far removed from his violent past.
The plot follows that same arch established by its predecessors. Unable to break free from his past Goro agrees to help someone from his Yakuza past. And when it comes to love he finds himself having to once again make a sacrifice to keep her out of harm's way.
Black Dagger: Two rival gangs fight over territory and Goro once again finds himself in the middle of feud.
Just like its predecessor Goro the Assassin, this film proves that this series is not yet on its last legs. With recurring theme of love playing a role in the story at hand.
Kill!: Goro finds himself in the middle of another yakuza war over territory.
This film is moment where the series finally hits the wall and this is mostly due to its to much by the numbers to the story at hand.
From a production stand point there are no areas where these films are lacking and don't delivers the goods. With their only minor flaw being that over the course of six films there is bound to be some repetitiveness. Visually all of the films have a tremendous amount of atmosphere and when it comes to the fight scenes they are well executed and sufficiently bloody. Performance wise all the actors throughout this series are all very good in their respective roles. With this series two anchors being Tetsuya Watari (Tokyo Drifter) in the role of Goro Fujikawa and Chieko Matsubara (Black Tight Killers, Tokyo Drifter) in the role of Goro's doppelganger love interest.
The BluRay:
The six films included as part of this collection are spread over six 50 GB dual layer BluRay's and all six films are presented in a 1080 progressive widescreen. There are two films on each disc. The HD transfers used for this release have been sourced from original film elements supplied by Nikkatsu Corporation. There are no issues with DNR or compression and print debris / damage is minimal. Quality wise these transfers are on par with Arrow Video's other Nikkatsu's releases.
Each film comes with one audio option, a LPCM mono mix in Japanese and removable English subtitles are available for each film. All three audio mixes sound, clean, clear and balanced.
Extras for this release are spread over three Blu-Ray discs.
Extras of disc one include, image galleries and trailers for Outlaw Gangster VIP and Outlaw Gangster VIP 2, a video essay about the series titled, An Outlaw's Odyssey (37 minutes 57 seconds) and an audio commentary for Outlaw Gangster VIP with Jasper Sharp.
Topics discussed in the audio commentary include, an in-depth analysis of Gangster VIP, information about cast & crew, how this film series was based on real life events and other production related topics.
Extras of disc two include, image galleries and trailers for Outlaw: Heartless and Outlaw: Goro the Assassin.
Extras of disc three include, image galleries and trailers for Outlaw: Black Dagger and Outlaw: Kill!
Rounding out the extras is a forty-two-page booklet with cast & crew information, two essays – the first essay titled Outlaw Gangster VIP: Evolution of a Sub -genre written by Chris D. and the second essay titled Goro Fujita: Romantic Loner, Real Gangster written by Mark Schilling, three bios – the first bio for Toshio Masuda written by Mark Schilling, the second bio for Mio Ezaki written by Kevin Gilvear and the third bio for Keiichi Ozawa written by Kevin Gilvear, an interview with Toshio Masuda conducted by Mark Schilling and information about the transfers.
Also included with this release are DVD's that have the same content that is included on their Blu-Ray counterparts included as part of this combo release. Overall another exceptional release from Arrow Video, highly recommended.
Note: This is a limited edition release, the UK is limited to 3000 units and the US is limited to 3000 units.


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You don't have to read 200 pages of William Paltry's Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars to understand that copyright law in the digital age is a difficult thing to grapple with. Paltry, the Senior Copyright Counselor at Google and the Copyright Counselor for the U.S. House of Representatives, hammers home the idea that new technologies and old understandings of copyright law have left consumers and enterprises in a state of uncertainty.
To save you from reading this dense pontification on the theory of copyright in 2015, especially surrounding social media, the following identifies the legal issues a company may face as it integrates social media into its business practices.
Neal & McDevitt, an Intellectual Property Law, Marketing Law, and Internet Law Firm based in Chicago identified the following as the "Top 10 Legal Issues in Social Media."
1. Disclosure of Confidential Information
- This might be the most simple of the 10 suggested by Neal & McDevitt. Don't disclose confidential or proprietary information about your business or consumers on social media.
2. Unauthorized Use of Trademarks
- In most situations it's "fair game" to refer to a company in the form of a testimonial with positive or negative sentiment- but it's not permissible to use the trademarks of others to create a false endorsement of a company.
3. Unauthorized use of Copyright-Protected Works
- Copyright-protected works, such as text, videos, music, pictures, etc are often copied from one location or social channel and used on websites without the authorization of the content owner. Site owners may me protected as "safe harborers"- and simply asked to remove the infringing content- but site owners aren't guaranteed notice.
- The best practice is to seek permission before using material that appears to be copyrighted. Issues for brands arise when attempting to do this at scale.
4. Defamation Issues
- Everyone be nice to everyone :) If you think you're protected behind the veil of internet trolling, even anonymity doesn't protect you from being liable for your words.
5. Electronic Discovery
- This applies to litigation as courts have begun to use 140 characters in the same way that they've used emails and scanned documents in the past.
6. Dynamic Information
- Information that can be edited by everyone, such as Wikipedia, and the potential of anyone to use that forum to add unfavorable or even untrue information about a brand.
7. Human Resources Issues
- Issues centered on unlawful discrimination based on social profiles.
8. Securities
- Similar to defamation but protecting securities. Neal & McDevitt sites a situation in which the CEO of Whole Foods tweeted about his competitor Wild Oats- and their stock price fell.
9. Privacy / Publicity
- Neal & McDevitt use the example of a "seemingly innocuous Twitter comment" about a hospital patient's condition- violating the privacy and policy rights of individuals.
10. Endorsements
- The Federal Trade Commission has mandated that bloggers must disclose any paid endorsements.
I am by no means an attorney but this list reflects my best summery of the Neal & McDevitt report that you can see here.


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Giant brief on sale in truffle
50%off~ great deal. but i have truffle in work.
I was checking nearly every day, except yesterday .....
Dumb newbie question, but what's LVR? I can't resist the word "sale"...
I'm guessing it's Luisaviaroma.
yep--all they have left is a small whistle.
Thank you! I love the near-instant responses on here! Although they're definitely detrimental to me getting anything done at work lately, since there's always something new & interesting to read. No willpower, I guess.


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September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sponsoring and/or promoting numerous events to stress the importance of detecting this life-threatening condition early and taking preventative measures.
All events to be held in September dovetail nicely with a Vital Signs report released by the CDC late last month that centered on sepsis. The release of the report coincided with a related press conference held by the CDC that featured CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden and Mitchell Levy, MD, MCCM, FCCP, a founding and Executive Committee member of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, discussing the report and emphasizing the importance of early identification.
Events in September include:
The 1st World Sepsis Congress – Thursday, September 8 and Friday, September 9
In 13 distinctive sessions, more than 70 speakers from more than 20 countries will give 10-minute keynotes and presentations on the number one preventable cause of death worldwide: sepsis. After each talk, the speakers will answer live questions from the audience.
Twitter Chat Centered on Sepsis – Tuesday, September 13, at 12:00 p.m. (CT)
The chat will feature Dr. Richard Besser of ABC News discussing sepsis. Dr. Richard Besser is the Chief Health and Medical Editor for ABC News. To participate, use #abcDrBchat.
CDC Webinar – Advances in Sepsis: Protecting Patients Throughout the Lifespan – Tuesday, September 13, at 2:00 p.m. (CT)
CDC Webinar – Empowering Nurses for Early Sepsis Recognition – Thursday, September 22, at 1:00 p.m. (CT)
Before, during and after the above events, you are encouraged to keep the conversation going on social media by using the following hashtag: #ThinkSepsis.
If you have not already done so, you are also encouraged to review resources related to the new sepsis definitions released earlier this year and to familiarize yourself with the Society of Critical Care Medicine's Surviving Sepsis Campaign and its THRIVE initiative, which centers on addressing post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).


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The Kindle version of Intuition is now available on Amazon! (Finally, right?) Please follow this link to check it out:
I'm going to format it for Nook and iPad through Smashword in the coming days—love that "meatgrinder-formatting" program…(not looking forward to that at all). Simultaneously, I'm going to submit Indebted (Volume 3) to my publisher. Then, I'm going to take a nap because I'm tired. Ha, ha :)
I don't open my eyes so I can't see him, but I can smell him. He thickens the air I breathe, choking me with his scent…his aroma. I shiver. I have to resist. If I'm not strong, then I will be relegated to the same fate as this predator whose sickness infects me even now. But now, I crave him and he knows that; he has been counting on my need to end the gnawing pain. How he would savor my surrender. I'm alive, but how much longer will it take until I beg him not to be?
Inescapable: The Premonition Series Now Available in France
The eBook version of my book Inescapable just became available today in France, Belgium, and Monaco. It is surreal to see it in French and Euros. Here is a link to the French site just for fun.
This is too amazing to be my life…
Now Available In Liechtenstein
Inescapable is now available as an eBook in the following areas through Amazon and Kindle Direct:
United Kingdom (including Guernsey, Jersey, and Isle of Man)
United States
To download a copy, please go to:
I bet it'll be HUGE in Liechtenstein. (ha, ha) ;-)
(Liechtenstein is the country sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria filled with castles, mountains, alpine skiers, and beautiful people.)
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Auto Club Revolution- New Cars & Tracks
If you are lucky enough to have been picked for the closed beta phase of Auto Club Revolution, or simply follow them on twitter or Facebook then you will have seen the latest photos or even experienced the new tracks and cars added to the game today.
The new update to the Beta brings in a whole pile of new cars and various tracks including news layouts to the existing LA river.
Some of the new tracks added to the game include Infineon Raceway and various layout changes to LA river allowing a variety of events to be run. Also in the update was a whole bunch of cars from Lotus to Jaguar.
Car List
- Lotus Europa
- Jaguar XKR-S
- Ford GT
- Ford Focus ST
- BentleyContinental GT Speed
- Vauxhall VXR8
- TVR Tuscan S
- Opel Corsa OPC
- Acura NSX
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A
- Nissan Skyline R34 NISMO GT-R 20th an. Z-Tune
Check out some of the previews below along with some Developer Art Work


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So I took Thursday and Friday off this week. The plan, initially, had been to take the cats to the vet, rest, and WRITE. A lot.
Sadly, only two of these things happened.
I did indeed get the cats to the vet, and it was a resounding success. Much better, and more hilarious, than in previous years, and I only have one scratch to show for it. The scratch was a direct result of my impatience and my cat's desire not to go in the carrier, rather than from the visit itself, so I can't even count it as a strike against the experiment.
I also got lots of resting done. You see, my handsomer half managed to get a stomach flu mid-week, and I caught it too. Sadly, the half of Thursday and the Friday I had envisioned spending writing in the silence of my house were spent curled up on the couch drinking gingerale and cleaning off my PVR.
I only finally felt up to writing/doing anything yesterday, and that mostly surrounded knitting. I wrote a chapter in my novel yesterday and another one today, so I feel pretty good about that, but I am still weak and (now) behind on my Camp NaNo goals. Fortunately, the fact that I was ahead earlier in the week and that I wrote an extra 500 words both yesterday and today mean that I'm now only a day behind, but that's not entirely comforting to the girl who's usually confidently ahead by three or four days.
Anyway, I was definitely sick (when I'm too sick for surf and turf, I'm too sick for anything), so I'm comforting myself with the knowledge that resting was more important. And it's not worth getting angry at myself over now that I'm nearly caught back up. Life is going to throw curve balls like that at me, and I think it's the recovery from the setback that's important.
And I'm well on my way to recovery!


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How to Get a Job When You Have No Experience – Overcome The "No Experience" Dilemma Easily.
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Every job posting seems to end the same way. "Experience necessary" "Experience preferred." Some of them even say, "5+ years' experience." To even make matters worse, some may go as far as saying 25 years of experience in the field, Now that, is what most of our fathers don't even have.
Even when job market is flourishing, it can still be hard to find a job. But finding ways to land a job with no experience, well, that's a whole other story.
Like I will always say, "Experience is not what you learn; it is what you create by virtue of venturing into something. It really doesn't matter whether you fail or win; just get something done and your bag of experience gets stacked up"
Many recent graduates are facing the same conundrum: How do you get experience if you have never had a job? How do you get a job with no experience?
It seems nearly impossible to find a job when you're just starting out in a career, It can be frustrating and scary for sure. But don't worry, there are ways around this troubling oxymoron – you just have to get creative.
Know your worth – Stack up your Self Confidence
Remember the song "If you have faith, you can move mountains"? Yeah, that's it. If you don't believe in yourself or have confidence (not with arrogance though), then your possible future boss might not believe in you either.
You might not have years of work experience, but what else in your background can demonstrate your worth to an employer?
Believe you can do it, act with confidence, and answer every question with boldness. If at some point you start losing confidence, you can always remember and use the 10 self confidence boosters to help put you back on track.
Focus on Your Most Valuable Skills + Talents And Shift The Interviewers Attention Away From Your Lack of Experience.
According to founder and CEO of Pocket Mentor Caren Merrick, "Don't let your resume hinder you from getting jobs. Sit down, Figure out what your most valuable skills and talents are and bring them to the table. "Everyone has valuable skills and talents, but we often underestimate them or forget what they are. If you can't articulate them, no one else will,"
In an interview, one thing you should not do is to focus on the things that you don't have.
While I don't encourage lying about your strengths and experiences, you do want to share what you can bring to the table and how you can make a difference in the organization, company or industry.
Make it a reminder in your heart that you are already bringing something unique — and that's you.
"Most of your strengths are 'transferable skills' and you want to shift the attention away from your perceived lack of experience in one area, to these valuable skills that you offer,"
Re-discover Your Strengths, Identify Your Skills
There are two ways to work around this dilemma. The first is to focus on things you have done and show how they translate into work experience. The second is to do more things to create more work experience.
Focus On the Things you have already Done
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last several years, you must have in one way or the other done things that can be called experience. Any clubs, organizations, or activities you have participated in can be considered experience.
Try to highlight any of the accomplishments these types of groups have had, even if you did them as a team. Fundraising, recruiting new members, presenting ideas to other people, all can be considered work experience.
Even babysitting family members, helping neighbors, or volunteering in groups can be considered experience. You simply need to tailor these experiences to meet the needs of the job posting you are applying for.
Do More Things to create Work Experience.
There are ways to discover your strengths even if you don't currently have a job or enough experience. The first is to be a self-starter and create small side gigs or hobbies to see what your possible dream job could be.
This is a great way to discover what your strengths are and where you may be lacking. "Take a bit of time to discover or re-discover your strengths so you can articulate the value you bring to a new employer.
Experience doesn't have to just come from traditional jobs; market any skills you've developed in other areas of your life.
Network; Ask employers for informational interviews.
Many working professionals are willing to share their experiences and help young people get started in the field. They can give you direction on how to gain the necessary experience. Be sure to attend any job fairs and take advantage of career centers that your county maintains.
Join professional organizations and network with as many people in your area of interest as possible. You never know who you might impress or who may provide that first job opportunity.
Consider joining the Peace Corp, looking at internships, or study abroad opportunities.
These can be life changing experiences that open the doors for many job opportunities. While you are building a resume, you will also be making a contribution to the world and learning about yourself and your abilities in ways that you could never do from the comfort of your home.
Although these are usually considered volunteer positions, you may be given room and board and a monthly expense allowance. You will gain experience and skills in ways that are not possible at home and make connections with people that can last a lifetime.
Maximize and Show Off your Soft Skills
Often ask yourself when faced with an interview "What will make me stand out from the rest" "Am I even as qualified as these other people here?" "What is it that will even make me get this job, I don't have any connection or anything" and other self challenging and killing questions?
Always remember to showcase qualities like friendliness, professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through. Strong soft skills can go a long way, because they can't really be taught.
Keep Learning and Continue to Invest in Yourself.
I remember back in the days when I was learning internet fraud AkA yahoo yahoo that I never used to put food at the top of my table. Even if i didn't get to use it, I am still not a novice in that area and can at the same time protect myself and those around me from some scam/fraud schemes.
It may be that you need more education to qualify for what you really want to do. For example, if you discover an interest in the WEB field, then it may be time to apply to a computer, web/ graphic design school.
But even outside of formal education, find ways to keep current and expand your base of knowledge–take noncredit or audit classes, enroll in professional development or special training courses, such as the "Road to Victoria Island by Jarus" or just do a lot of reading in your fields of interest.
"No knowledge is a waste"
And lastly,
Write a Great and Somehow Customized Cover Letter
Writing a one-of-a-kind cover letter can really make you stand out from the rest. The Ideology is to Discuss what you can bring to the table and how passionate you are about the job, as well as why you love the company.
Bear in mind that whatever you do, it's not good to just use a generic cover letter that you always use to apply to all your jobs. It usually won't get you anywhere because it will sound robotic and not genuine. –Source, US Money—
Gaining experience and building a resume is certainly a challenge for most people just starting out in the work force. With some creativity and perseverance, it can be done.
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Mixi has announced that users are now able to check the login status of their friends more easily. The new function makes it possible to break down one's friend list into users who have been on Mixi in the last hour or week and those who haven't.
The new function, which isn't available on Facebook, for example, isn't really anything revolutionary, but Mixi says it's now easier for members to check the well-being of their friends.
Users can check the login status of their friends on Mixi for the PC, Mixi Mobile (for Japanese feature phones) and Mixi Touch, the social network's smartphone site.
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Pictures via the Mixi Engineers's Blog
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I am planning to buy a gucci belt for my son. Which one do you guys like better? Thanks
red/green stripe
GG canvas
Personally not a fan of either for a guy, I prefer something more understated, like black or brown leather. But if I had to choose perhaps the red and green stripe?
Kavnadoo is right, a plain leather belt might be easier for a guy to use. colored belts are harder to match. but if the choise is really between the 2, i'd go for the monogram.