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Monday, April 17, 2017
17 April - My Feedly! 1 of 2
Restoring the Greatness of Civilizations in Decline? (Four Corners of American Politics: Delusional Dems, Feckless Repubs, Deep State Handmaidens & the Golem-King) The Dick Dr. Speaks: Let's Make War On Everyone for the Good of US (And Shut Up About It or We'll Send in the Troops) Neoliberalism Brings On Civilization-Ending Disaster or Just Self-Serving Nihilism? (Green New Deal? NO WAY!)
Paul Craig Roberts: "The reckless and irresponsible war talk in the US government and presstitute media and among NATO and Washington's vassals must stop immediately. Life is in the balance." "Putin has shown amazing patience with Washington's lies and provocations, but he cannot risk Russia by trusting Washington, whom no one can trust. Not the American people, not the Russian people, not any people."
Given that my readers visit infrequently, I have been trying to leave up important posts a week or two before putting up the next. This is true even if both are the work of Paul Crairg Roberts. However, this one is extremely important, and so the one I selected was short enough to allow the reader to also take a quick look at my two preceding posts. But for those who wish more about Trump's criminal attack on Syria, PCR has provided two longer articles spelling out all of the background you may wish to know.
As most of you know by now, Paul Craig Roberts was Associate Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy under Ronald Reagan and later Associate Editor of the Wall Street Journal, but with the turn of the Century he gave up such lucrative positions to expose the corruption of the U.S. government and it's intention to conquer the rest of the world or die on a nuclear holocost that would extinguish the human race. Here, Greg Hunter, who is deeply conserned with these issues, interviews Paul Craig Roberts in an extended video. Don't miss it.
Taken from Wikipedia: "The adjective Orwellian connotes an attitude and a policy of control by propaganda, surveillance, misinformation, denial of truth, and manipulation of the past." And now, 67 years after the death of George Orwell, we have a famous American university, Harvard, adopting a full-blown Orwellian clamp-down of any American who wants to know and/or spread the Actual Truth!
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She stopped a foot before the clsed classroom door and composed herself. Snape was not going to be happy. Every time he had the chance he ripped into her. She knew it was just because of her heritage. Just because she was muggle born she got the worst from most of the *pure bloods* in the school but she tried hard to ignore it. It was easier with the students. She usually just got a bit of practice with her spells, revenge-wise. Hermione smiled at the thought than took a deep breath and stepped into the classroom.
"Miss Granger! How nice of you to join us," Snape said as she entered the room. "I was just in the middle of teaching my class but if you have somewhere better to be, please, I'm sorry to keep you waiting."
Hermione stared at the floor throughout Snape's speech and sat numbly in her chair when he was done. She cradled her head in her hands for a moment and willed her self not to cry, not wanting to let her hurtful classmates gain ammunition to use against her. By the time she raised her head, Snape had already forgotten her existence. The only reminder of her lecture was Harry and Ron's concerned faces staring at her from across the room. She smile at them gratefully, knowing she had two good friends to look after her, no matter what. Feeling better almost straight away, she nodded at her friends in assurance and moved her attention to the front of the class. She needed this class to keep her straight 'A' record.
�For those who were late,� Snape said pointedly, turning his back from Hermione, �We are working on Candle potions, or potions used in conjunction with candle magick. Quite simple really. You all know the power of the candle, when both lit and not, so I willing to believe you will understand the power both a potion and a candle can create. I warn you, one needs to pay attention or will suffer the consequences. For today, I will teach you a simple mind clensing spell.
�Mr Potter,� he suddenly said, not looking at the boy. None-the-less, Harry still squirmed in his seat, weary of his teacher's possible question. �Can you tell me the herb most often used in any type of clensing spell?�
Harry visibly sighed when he heard the question. This he knew.
�Sage Professor Snape.�
Snape went still for a moment. The class could tell that the teacher had not expected Harry to know the answer, even if it was one of the most common used herbs in the potion making art. Everyone knew that.
�Right. Well, yes, sage.�
Hermione could see her classmate almost laugh at the usualy high and mighty teacher put into his place, even if it was just a little. Hermione knew better. The wrath of Professor Snape was legendary. The class was lucky this one time for Snape did not seem to notice their quiet chuckles as he moved towards his cauldren.
�You will pair up. Girl with boy. I will give you a number and you will pair with the person of the same number. NO cheating, I will know.�
Hermione closed her eyes as Snape gave out the numbers. She just knew she would end up with Crab or another similiarly dumb individual who would ruin her chance at making up for this class. She felt someone pass her and a hand was placed on her head.
�10.� Snape said and moved on to the next person.
Hermione was seated at the back of the class, Harry and Ron at the front, so she could not hope that one of them would also be a number ten. Still, she squinted open her eyes and looked in their direction. Her heart sank to the floor.
Harry turned to her slowly and put up four fingers, indicating he was given the number four. He then lifted his hands in a 'sorry' gesture and moved to his partner, a pretty redhead that Hermione did not know very well. A glance at Ron revealed he was partnered with Rebecca.
Hermione sat there for a while not wanting to turn and look at the rest of the classroom but eventually gained the nerve to tilt her head and watch the other students milling around the room. To her utter relief, it seemed that both Crab and Goyle and a few other of the knuckle brains from Slytherin had gotten a different number from her. Her relief, though, was short lived. The only other unpartnered boy in the room: Draco Malfoy.
Hermione outwardly moaned and inwardly groaned as the whiteheaded boy slithered up to her. Yes, slithered. He moved like a snake and was just as deadly when provoked. The scary thing was, he was also just as deadly when he wasn't.
�Well Granger, this is going to be fun,� he said as he slide into seat next to her. Hermione sank down low in her chair, knowing that it was all a set up. She would have preferred Crab.
�Don't look so disappionted. I just know we are...�
He did not get a chance to finish. At that moment, Snape cast an attention spell, causing everyone to shut up and look to the front, whether they wanted to or not.
�Class, pay attention!�
Everyone would have laughed if they could. It was not as if they had a choice in the matter.
�This is so simple a baby could do it. Add one pinch of sage to a common potion base, which you all know how to do, brew till bubbling, pour over candle and light it. Breathing in the smoke will activate the potion. Be careful when pouring! I will not have anyone missing my class because they have broken their neck!�
At those words, the class could feel the attention spell wearing off, which was their cue to get to work. Hermione sat up in her chair and stared straight at the black cauldron, not wanting to have anything to do with her potion partner. He, though, had other plans.
�Granger, how are those Muggle parents of yours? Poor and magickless still?�
�Malfoy, I know you don't give a shit about me or my family, so could you just shut up and work.�
�Oo, I must've hit a nerve. Ouch,� he said, not obeying her shuting up command but complied with her working one. He grabbed the jar of thyme and spinkle a bit into the cauldron, making up the base potion.
�You know? I don't think we would be so bad as a pair...,� he said, his voice dripping with venom. Before he finished his sentence, he reached over the table to grab the sage, placing his hand on her thigh for mock balance. Hermione took a sharp breath, not expecting such a forward move from Malfoy. He seemed to see this and smiled, moving back into his seat to finish where he left.
�... for potions class. But, of course, you would rather go off with Potter. I realy don't see the attraction. Is it the scar or what?�
Hermione ignored him, watching the slowly boiling pot in front of her. She watched Malfoy add the sage and was stopped short by the amount he used.
�Ah, Malfoy, I think Snape said just a pinch...�
�You do don't you Mudblood?�
Hermoine turned to him at those words and stared right into his eyes.
�How dare you? You are such a... a mean, selfish.... ugly person!� she spat at him, not wanting to cry. She almost held back but the words he uttered cut so close to the bone, she could not help one single tear falling down her face.
Malfoy stared at her a moment, as if seeing her for the first time. He watched the tear roll down her porcelon skin and sink into the crevices of her slim neck. He watched and smiled. Smiled but did not say a word because if he said anymore she would start and never stop. Still, he could not resist one last barb.
As he lit the candle in front of them and lifted up the steaming potion, he said to her in a quiet voice:
�I dare because I can.�
Then, everything seemed to go in slow motion. Hermione watched as Malfoy leaned his body to pour the liquid when she realised it was all wrong. The candle was lit. By the time she shouted Malfoy's name it was too late. She watched the blue fluid cover the red flame and sensed the world collapsing around her. And then, darkness.
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This excerpt taken from the STAA 10-Q filed May 9, 2007.
As adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 30, 2007 (the Report) by STAAR Surgical Company (Registrant), each of the undersigned hereby certifies that:
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Aidy of the Rovers?
Hardly a ring to it, but Watford gaffer Adrian Boothroyd is allegedly now on the shortlist, lined up by the Blackburn board, to replace Mark Hughes in the Ewood Park hotseat.
The source of these rumours? The Times, which, unerringly, is the most reliable source for Watford news statistically - not wishing to put a hoodoo on Boothroyd's future, but there you go.
Mark 'Sparky' Hughes, former Welsh international boss and Red Devil of course left Lancashire yesterday to become a Citizen in the Manchester rain and now 37 year-old Boothroyd is cited alongside Alan Shearer and Sam Allardyce as the front runners to replace him.
With Blackburn playing a similar style of football to the Hornets and their, 'up and at em' attitude, it might be the perfect move for Adrian (who has split the Watford fans over whether his future remains at Vicarage Road)!
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The 83rd Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday. That's the fancy way of saying the Oscars are this weekend. This week we'll be taking a look at the major categories and voting on them using "polls" to see if the TBL public at large is in sync with the Academy voters. Today, cast your votes for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
Personally, I doubt we'll be that in touch with the Academy. These are the same old effers that don't want Banksy to show up to collect his Oscar for Exit Through The Gift Shop unless he reveals the identity that he's been hiding his entire professional life. I digress.
I'd have to go with Bale and everything I've read (I've read like 2 articles) says that he's a monster favorite. Second place vote? Jeremy Renner's accent. Geoffrey Rush was pretty good too.
Alice Ward was a very convincing Masshole harpy in The Fighter. I haven't seen Animal Kingdom. Has anyone? Where is that playing?
Vote once. Pass the poll along to friends and co-workers if you want. Argue the merits of the nominees below if you must. Polls close on Sunday.
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Can You Keep a Secret? by Caroline Overington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I don't think there are many families that don't have secrets. But there are secrets that are best kept because it might hurt someone and you are not benefiting anyone else but the release of the burden from yourself by telling the other person.
Then there are bad secrets that are so deep that when or if they come out they can split a family right down the middle or explode it into a zillion little pieces.
Caroline Overington is a great storyteller, each book I have read by her has left me thoughtful.
At the opening of this book is a dramatic scene that will keep your attention and begin to enfold you into each page.
The reason for my 4 stars is because at times when the author changed to third person it became more confusing to keep abreast of things, so then I began to struggle.
I got it, but I didn't like it being split that way. That is my preference and not a reflection on the story it just didn't make for easy reading after that.
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Federal judge rules against US military ban on homosexuals
September 10, 2010
A US federal court judge in California has ruled that American military forces must abandon the policy that bars avowed homosexuals from military service, popularly known as the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Judge Virginia Phillips said that the military policy discriminated unfairly against homosexuals and has a "direct and deleterious effect" on recruitment for the armed forces.
The judge delayed implementation of her ruling to allow the federal government to appeal. But the prospects for an energetic appeal are clouded, because the Obama administration is committed to eliminating the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, and has supported pending legislation toward that end.
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Compressed hand towels are a good thing to put into your pack. For one, they are light and take up barely any space at all and unfold to about approximately 12″x24″. Space and weight is always an issue when packing your bug out bag so packing these instead of full size towels will really save you a lot of room. Besides washing or drying yourself off, you can use them to cover a wound or as a tourniquet to stop bleeding.
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I have these in my INCH….about 10 packs of 2
Goota agree. Just did a B.O.B. shopping trip at Dollarama and compressed towels were high on my list.


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Discussion in 'Digital TV - UK & Europe' started by house39, Feb 21, 2012.
help where can i get files for this box..tks..can someone send link that dont have subscribe 2 ..tks
do you have a A780 and want a link to the firmware to flash the box
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Flash the box with this firmware http://www.4shared.com/file/HenUN8gb/Kryptview_A780_24042011.html
after you load the firmware connect the box to the internet
on the remote press menu /installation / 0000/ S/W Update.
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Konichiwa is the newest Japanese restaurant in the block, the other competitors being Komi Sushi and Applause Restaurant. This restaurant takes over the spot formerly home to Casa de Amigos and King's Fare Fish and Chips. The place has been redone following a casual Japanese theme, yet also providing patio dining.
The service staff are friendly and attentive, which leads to a cozy and inviting dining experience. It's good to know that even a small wait staff is zealous enough to make sure all tables are attended to (even those in the patio).
Food is pretty decent – nothing outstanding, but good value for the money you pay. Sushi and sashimi are ok: the toppings taste come out, though I noticed they're slightly thick with rice. The lunch combos, dinner menus, and bento boxes are on the large side. The beef teriyaki, though, while plentiful, wasn't anything special.
This is a nice casual place to dine, whether for the quick fix or a heavy meal. Larger parties (6 or more people) will probably want to call ahead to reserve some seats because the place lends itself to smaller groups. This is a welcome addition to the office crowd at Airport Square, where there's a dearth of nice sit-down lunch places.
I took the regular, all-you-can-eat dinner menu (the alternative is the deluxe which adds crepes and other kinds of nigiri sushi, which is $3 more). 10% gratuity is automatically included in each meal (they tell you this up-front).
They have a wide selection of dishes, from the usual starters, sushi and sashimi, rice dishes, noodles, prawn and vegetable tempura, and desert. However, most, if not all of the ones I sampled were served luke warm at best, cold often times. Their chicken karaage for starters was the last to come out, and it was covered in cold chocolatey sauce. It baffles me how they can serve burnt/overcooked ikakaraage cold! That was disgusting. The other dishes were average at best – katsudon, vegetable and prawn tempura, yakisoba, and sushi (BC Roll, Californika maki, etc). Desert is limited to one per customer only (savor it slowly, it's tiny). Someone sitting across me who ordered a la carte complained about her near-frozen tuna sashimi. So apparently this pre-cooked food must be made well in advance of the start of business.
Service can be very slow. They impose 3-item order per person per round, and you can only request for subsequent orders upon completion of the dishes. This leads to a lot of waiting time, and since each dish is on the small size, you'll go through each rather quickly. I couldn't understand why the server also kept on "keeping" my order sheet, so I'd have to request for it every time (which leads to even more waiting). Apparently they thought my 3 rounds was enough — a hint that I should get going already, perhaps?
The best thing I'd have to say about the whole thing is their place. Decent, clean, and spacious. But the slow service led to cold food, which led to an overall sub-par experience.
I'd strongly recommend looking for another place to curb your sushi/Japanese dish craving.
This restaurant took over what was once JapOne. It has retained much of its predecessor's ambiance. The bento boxes are on the $10+ range, but that's also due to a larger serving size.
Expect a nice, cozy time and enjoy your meal. Whether it's take-away or having lunch or dinner there, the service is somewhat on the slow side. On my few occasions of visiting here, the fastest take-away was 45 minutes (for a single dish), and eating in took at least 40 minutes for the food to come out.
For take-away, this is a pretty good place. The serving portions are on the large end, which makes it an excellent value for your money. It's located in a quiet section of Oak Street, so there aren't too many people in the vicinity. The ambiance is akin to a hole-in-the-wall, so nothing spectacular.
This is a busy little place just near Granville Island. Expect to wait a bit as there are often lines to order. The waiting time for everything should be a good 10-15 minutes on a typical, busy day.
Other than the standard fare fish (halibut, cod, salmon) and chips, they also offer oyster, fish tacos, and other interesting goodies. The fish is cooked in batter that gives it a crunchy/crispy and light but flavorful taste. I'd rate it better than PaJo's, Dave's, and Mr. Pickwick's. The chips, though, seem very standard fare. Crunchy versions of what you get from fast food joints, but with a heavy taste of oil (and hints of fish).
It's nice to have this on a nice sunny day, facing the shore. There's not many tables, though, but there's plenty of room on the side street to just sit down, relax, and enjoy the view.
Sushi King emphasizes more on the king-sized servings. The taste is pretty much average at best. I've tried a sampling of their sushi and donburi to get a feel of their dishes. The donburi came out rather dry, but with a king-sized serving of rice in the bowl. The sushi is *huge*. Probably a good deal for the money, but they don't even have any semblance of freshness.
It's not that bad... Just not a place I'd recommend if you want a good, hearty meal.
This place is located along a busy No. 3 Rd in Richmond. The place is decent, and the price for the AYCE is reasonable. The selection isn't too wide, however. They serve the usual rolls, maki, tempura, and teriyaki dishes. It isn't as crowded here as compared to the other AYCE places, so where they lack in food they make up for (somewhat) in service. The food isn't superb, though.
If you're in a group, do consider reservations, as the place gets busy frequently. Weekends are the toughest times especially. During such situations, you'll have a hard time getting the servers' attention, they'll tend to forget some orders, and even simple things like water, extra tissues, wasabi or soy sauce will take forever to come. If you're seated at the bar, try to befriend the chefs or your neighbords in the event you run out of soy sauce or wasabi.
The nice thing about their All You Can Eat (AYCE) is that they have the Korean BBQ which you cook meat at your own pace. This adds to a nice alternative to the standard maki, sushi, teriyaki, and the like. The teriyaki (chicken, beef) are a bit sub-par in my opinion. The meat is often served "rushed' and seems like they splash too much teriyaki sauce on them. The sushi and maki are a hit-and-miss: some of them are nice and fresh, but others taste like they've just been thawed from the freezer.
Price is good for the selection. You'll definitely get your fill for the money. If you can put up with lackluster service during peak times, you should find it an enjoyable experience.
I came on a Friday night, and as expected, the place was packed and with a long wait list. Even if you're by yourself or in a small group (2-3 people), expect to wait. The menus change frequently, so leaving a one-time review for "food" is a bit unfair. Sampled different dishes, and one thing I have to say is they're definitely different -- a lot of creative style and effort goes into each dish, which is a good thing.
The more traditional dishes (e.g. karaage) will leave you unimpressed, since they're ... traditional. The serving size is small, which allows you to order more dishes to try more things. Price is pretty reasonable.
The one thing that can sour the experience with Guu is directly proportional to the crowd you're dealing with. As friendly as their servers are, there's no helping it if they're overworked and have to deal with a full house. If you happen to be placed in corner tables or hard-to-see places, order a lot and hope that your food is delivered right away (or at least all of them in bulk). You won't want to be flagging the waiters down frequently...
One thing you'll notice about Pajo's branches in the Steveston area is that they're packed with people. This tends to pique the curiosity of many to lure them in. I was one of them. But I left very much disappointed.
One thing you'll notice in the menu is that they serve "1/2 extra piece." Nice gimmick, but if you examine the fish closely, it's necessary for that extra half piece to be served. The first "larger" piece isn't very large at all. The fish (cod, salmon, and halibut) and chips are served in a paper cone, but neither fish nor chips were really great. Other sides (like onion rings) are also the same so-so servings. For the serving size, they're definitely on the pricey side.
Serving time can range from average to long wait (due to the crowd and number of orders I suppose). Extra condiments (tartar sauce) being free is a nice plus, though. Some places charge $0.15-$0.25 extra.
They're the only fish and chips in the Garry Point Park proper, but walk down to the Steveston Wharf area and you'll find 3-4 more fish and chips that are probably better worth spending on.
After hearing and reading of the raves for this place, I decided to give it a shot. The restaurant has a separate take-out section which I opted for to avoid to crowd. The place serves cod, salmon, and halibut for fish. The salmon left something to be desired. It didn't have the softness that "white fish" tend to have. The onion rings are the fast-food type variety -- small and has a strong onion taste with the after taste of deep fried oil.
As for price, it's reasonable for the serving size, but not what I'd call cheap. If I had to choose, I'd go for Dave's over Pajo's (a nearby competitor).
I came to Shiro's after giving up waiting in line in Toshi's. And that was a very good decision on my part. One thing you won't find lacking in Shiro's is atmosphere. The moment you enter you're greeted by a chorus from both the servers and the chefs. The place is small and cozy but with enough room for a good crowd.
The servings are pretty big for the price, which is something I didn't anticipate -- ordering a variety of maki, nigiri sushi, and bento boxes all at once. Even the server was double-checking to make sure I was sure of what I wanted.
After many years and countless Japanese restaurants, I've finally found another place that serves good Katsudon and other donburi. The egg, breaded pork/chicken, and spices are just right -- a good balance between crispy and tasty, not too soggy, not too dry.
I always end up ordering more than what I expect, but that's always a surprise I like from Shiro's.
This place is always packed, regardless of when you go. Definitely not a good place if you're in a large group (5+ people) unless waiting a long time is something you don't mind.
Their rolls are very good. Perhaps not incredible, but better than your average fair. The usual spider roll, house roll (avocado on top), dynamite roll, and others come in ample servings for their price. The donburi dishes are pretty much what you'd expect.
Because the place is small, you won't have a hard time getting the servers' attention. Conversing with the chefs on the bar is always a fun experience if you're the type of person who likes doing that.
Mr. Pickwick's is a small nook on 70th and Granville, beside a busy 7/11. They offer cod and salmon for fish along with the ample serving of chips. The side-orders are a little bit on the pricey side (e.g. Onion Rings for $4.00+), not really worth the ordinary serving size. I've sampled their salmon and it wasn't exactly thrilled (feels like it was frozen for quite some time). The cod was so so.
If you're in the area, I'd recommend King's Fare Fish and Chips instead located at the corner of 71st and Hudson. Cheaper and better Halibut. They're only open 4PM-8PM (closed Mondays), however.
Love their Halibut! I'm not a big fan of fish and chips, but their Halibut is definitely better than the ordinary fish and chips place. In the Marpole area, by far they're better than the competition (e.g. Mr. Pickwick's) in terms of taste and price. The fish (cod, halibut) is always served soft and juicy.
It's mostly a snack / dinner place (open 4PM-8PM, except Mondays), and the place is pretty much hole-in-the-wall, but the area is quiet and spacious, so it makes for a relaxing environment.
Went to this after hearing good things about it. Went on a weeknight so there wasn't that many people. The food selection is pretty good, with the place emphasizing on non-traditional offerings. Frankly I think it's just new ways of doing old things. The rolls are ok -- better than the average serving -- but nothing spectacular. The fusion dishes leave a lot to be desired however (e.g. Butter Chicken Katsu with their blend of tomato sauce) -- it strives to be different but ends up being very mediocre.
The one thing that will probably drive away a number of people is the ambiance (or the lack of it). The inside of the place is mostly dark (attributing to their "funky" appeal), reminiscent of clubs. It can get hard to read the menus even in the middle of the day. The outside patio is a better place, in my opinion.
Service is ok, with warm and friendly student (?) servers.
The one thing that brings me back is the variety in the menu. I've yet to find a superb offering in the menu, but so far everything they have makes we want to try something new.


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May 13, 2013
How You View Your Problems May Affect Your Anxiety Level
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New research from the University of Illinois suggests that how a person reacts to good or bad times can determine how and even if they will suffer from anxiety.According to the study, which appears in the journal Emotion, the researchers examined data from a series of questionnaires taken by some 180 people. Participants were asked about how they manage their emotions and how anxious they feel in various situations. The team analyzed the surveys to see how different emotional strategies were linked with more or less anxiety.
The research team found that people who tried to see their problems in a new way — an emotional strategy called reappraisal — tended to experience less social anxiety and less general anxiety than those who avoided personal difficulties.
"When something happens, you think about it in a more positive light, a glass half full instead of half empty," explained researcher Nicole Llewellyn, a graduate student at the university. "You sort of reframe and reappraise what's happened and think what are the positives about this? What are the ways I can look at this and think of it as a stimulating challenge rather than a problem?"
Anxiety disorders are a major public health issue across the world. In the US alone, an estimated 18 percent of the adult population is affected by some type of diagnosable anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
"The World Health Organization predicts that by 2020, anxiety and depression — which tend to co-occur — will be among the most prevalent causes of disability worldwide, secondary only to cardiovascular disease," said co-author Florin Dolcos, a psychology professor at U of I. "So it's associated with big costs."
Dolcos acknowledged that not all anxiety is harmful, since low levels can actually serve as a source of motivation. He also noted that removing or hiding emotions can also be a good short-term strategy, for example, workers not reacting when being yelled at by a boss. An overly positive attitude can also be dangerous, however, such as when individuals engage in overly risky behavior or put off health concerns, Dolcos explained.
Previous research has found that people who tend to focus on producing positive outcomes were less likely to suffer from anxiety than those who are constantly worried about preventing harm, according to Llewellyn.
However, these studies did not focus on changeable behaviors or emotional strategies. This latest study attempts to draw a connection between certain pre-existing strategies and a person´s level of anxiety.
While anxiety is most commonly associated with mental anguish, another recent study showed that many individuals who suffer from chronic pain should be diagnosed for anxiety disorders as well.
The study, which was published in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry, involved 250 patients at a veterans´ medical center in the US. All patients were diagnosed with moderate to severe chronic pain that had lasted at least three months despite receiving pain medications.
A survey of the patients´ anxiety symptoms and quality of life issues found that 45 percent of participants screened positive for at least one of the common anxiety disorders. Those patients with an anxiety disorder also reported considerably worse pain and quality of life than those without a disorder.


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(Augusta, Ga) – Paine College is elated to announce alumnus L. Remon Corley will be featured on the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 2013 An Evening of Stars, presented by Target. The event will air Sunday, January 27, 2013 on the BET Network at 10:00 p.m.
"I consider it an honor and a privilege to have had this opportunity to share my appreciation for Paine College with a national audience," stated Corley. "All that I have achieved professionally to date and all the things I may achieve in the future are a direct result of the lessons that I learned at PC. Paine College, literally, changed my life! I am forever grateful to this institution."
The nationally televised variety show focuses public attention on America's need for more African American college graduates and the UNCF's work of getting students to and through college. The UNCF is the country's largest and most effective minority education organization which supports the education of more than 60,000 students each year.
The television event will be hosted by Anthony Anderson of NBC's Guys With Kids. There is a huge galaxy of stars: Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Tyrese Gibson and many, many more.
About L. Remon Corley:
At 33, L. Remon Corley is the youngest educator in the history of the school to be selected to serve as the Principal of the storied Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. In addition to being a high school principal, Mr. Corley is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Boys Collegiate Academy Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative solutions to the "school to prison" pipeline. Professionally, he has held several positions in K-12 urban education including teacher, team leader, and Assistant Principal. Prior to arriving at Crenshaw, he was a Charter Schools Specialist in the Charter Schools Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the largest charter school authorizer in the country.
An international scholar, Mr. Corley has visited more than 20 foreign countries, including living in Germany for two years. He has also presented scholarly research at international conferences in South Africa and Guadeloupe. In 2012, he was chosen, through a highly selective process, to become a New Leaders Council-LA Fellow, a group that includes some of the most talented young professionals in America.
While at Paine College, Mr. Corley joined the U.S. Army Reserves where he served honorably for 13 years, including a two-year deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Additionally, he held several leadership positions on campus, including President-Eta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., President-Rotaract Club, and Second VP of the Student Government Association. He holds the distinction of being the first Mr. Paine College.
Mr. Corley earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Paine College and a M.A. in Special Education from CSU-Dominguez Hills. He is currently completing the last year of the Ed.D in Organizational Leadership program at Pepperdine University.
For more information on the UNCF "An Evening of Stars" television event, please visit http://www.uncf.org/sites/aeos.
For more information on Paine College, please visit http://www.paine.edu or contact Leah Suggs in the Office of Communications & Marketing at (706) 821.8322, (803) 524.3195
Photo caption: Paine College alumnus, Dr. L. Remon Corley, who will be featured on the UNCF television event "An Evening of Stars" on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:00pm on the BET Network.
Photo caption: The UNCF television event "An Evening of Stars", airing Sunday, January 27, 2013, at 10:00pm on the BET Network.
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Jerry Hill of Lexington and Robert Moss of Trinity won the July 13 Tarheel Striper Club tournament at Kerr Lake, aka Buggs Island, with three stripers totaling 24.85 pounds. The haul included the biggest fish of the day, a 10.2-pound striped bass.
Jerry Hill of Lexington and Robert Moss of Trinity won the July 13 Tarheel Striper Club tournament at Kerr Lake, aka Buggs Island, with three stripers totaling 24.85 pounds. The haul included the biggest fish of the day, a 10.2-pound striped bass.
Hill made two major adjustments to fish the tournament. First, he had to fish out of someone else's boat, and second, he had to use live bait, a startling undertaking for an avid troller and bucktail lure man.
Hill became a striped bass guide without a boat after he sold his boat to fellow club member Robert Steele of Lexington. Consequently, Hill teamed with Moss for the Buggs Island trip and soon discovered Moss fished with live things rigged to his lines.
Nothing alive had ever appeared on Hill's fishing lines unless he was battling a striper. A dedicated troller, Hill pulled Sassy Shad plastics or homemade bucktail lures whenever he fished.
When club members spied Hill using live bait, they couldn't believe it.
"They gave me a hard time about my choice of baits," said Hill. "But I didn't mind. We caught fish, and we won."
Hill and Moss did more than win; the two live baiters trounced the rest of the field.
The second-place finishers, Russ Mitchell, Walt Brady, and Todd Maze, had two stripers that totaled 8.90 pounds. Thomasville's JR Wilmoth put two fish on the scales that weighed 8.35 pounds for third place. Kevin Buskirk of Madison took fourth with a 6.70-pound striped bass.
Whether Hill's conversion to live bait is permanent or temporary may depend upon whose boat he fishes in next.
Howard Bean of Salisbury and Marty Williams of Thomasville won the July 20 Yadkin Team tournament contest at High Rock Lake with 17.29 pounds, a catch that featured a 5.71-pound bass
Williams, who serves as the weigh-in master for the CATT Yadkin Trail, has had plenty of experience handling fish, but you would never know it by the mishaps he had at this event.
First, he cut his thumb and partially broke his thumbnail trying to grasp a bass for the livewell. At the weigh-in, when a bass flopped near the scales, he tried to grab it and got a fin in his hand for the trouble. Williams swears the fish was the same one that injured him earlier.
Bean expressed little sympathy for his partner.
"He's been whining all day ever since he hurt his thumb," said Bean.
Jack Vanderford and Phillip Hedrick of Salisbury finished second with 16.83 pounds and shared $231. The Lexington team of Dwayne and Chuck Hughes placed third with 14.14 pounds, winning $100.
Jamie Benton of Denton and Scott Eggleston of Salisbury took the big-fish prize of $78 with a 5.89-pound bass.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority have initiated a project to enhance vegetative growth at Randleman Reservoir in Randleman.
This June, the NCWRC constructed protective areas at the lake and planted aquatic vegetation within them. The plant growth is expected to expand beyond these protected areas or "founder colonies" to other parts of the reservoir and provide additional habitat for fish.
"We planted emergent, rooted-floating leaf and submerged plant species, such as lizard tail, arrowhead, soft-stem bulrush, pickerelweed, white-water lily, and eelgrass, to provide nursery habitat for young fish and cover for adults," said Mark Fowlkes, aquatic habitat coordinator for the Commission. "By adding aquatic vegetation, both in the lake and along the shoreline, we are providing much needed habitat for fish, such as largemouth bass and crappie."
The NCWRC recently awarded Greensboro's Eddie Bridges, founder of the N.C. Wildlife Habitat Foundation, with the prestigious Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award.
The award is presented to the individual who makes outstanding contributions to wildlife diversity in the state and is a dedicated leader in wildlife resources conservation.
The NCWHF has raised nearly $4 million in donations and has funded more than $1 million of wildlife conservation programs and projects, such as enhancing fish habitat around piers and restoring Willow Pond. Its Adopt-An-Acre Program has purchased more than 200 acres of prime wildlife habitat for the Commission's N.C. Game Land Program.
Tony Garitta is a fishing columnist for The Dispatch.


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Because everything is business as usual despite the threat of an NHL lockout potentially causing missed games, the Wild still has to sell tickets.
This afternoon, the team announced its plans to sell single-game tickets for the upcoming season.
The Wild has three exhibition games at Xcel Energy Center on Sept. 26 (Dallas), Sept. 27 (St. Louis) and Oct. 2 (Winnipeg). Those tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets range from $28-$100.
Tickets for regular-season home games go on sale Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. at the Xcel Energy Center boxoffice and at noon on wild.com and all Ticketmaster locations. Single-game pricing will be announced next month. The season is supposed to start Oct. 13 against Colorado.
In the event of a lockout, if games are missed, the Wild will announce refund information then.
The Wild is also offering a customizable Five-Game Flex Pack where you can pick the games from a menu. For more information, there's an advertisement you can click to the right of this blog, I believe. This can be purchased by calling the Wild or by going to the Wild's FAN Central State Fair booth.
Training camp is supposed to open Sept. 21. Season tickets are also on sale by calling the Wild.
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Bulldogs take district opener with 63-58 victory in San Angelo
Published 9:28 am, Saturday, January 12, 2013
A scrappy Lakeview team made things a little exciting Friday night in San Angelo as the Bulldogs and the Chiefs squared off in their 4-4A district opener. But Plainview had a lot more fight by the sound of the final buzzer as the Bulldogs chomped their way to their first district victory with a 63-58 win over Lakeview.
"We need to come out hard and we did and eventually got the win down the stretch," said Bulldog head coach Leon Hagerman. "We fought hard and did what we need to do to get the win."
After dealing with injuries and other matters, Friday night's game would be the first time in quite a while that the Dogs had their entire roster on hand.
"We are not in that gel-form just yet, but it is nice to have everyone here so we can get some rotation," Hagerman said.
In the first quarter, Plainview may have gotten caught a little off guard as the Chiefs got out to an early 7-2 lead. Plainview's top shooter, Daniel Miller was taken out early in the first after picking up two fouls.
The lead wouldn't last long as the Dogs started to find holes in Lakeview's full-court pressure. With the help of rebounds from Desmond Vera and Wes McCutcheon, Plainview went on an 8-point run with the help of buckets by Joby Muniz, Vera, Jayton Ellis, Ben McGee and a 3-pointer from Thomas Wirth that took the lead back.
By the end of the first, the Dogs were able to edge out an 11-10 lead.
In the second, Miller returned to the court with vengeance as the senior picked up an astonishing 15 points in the eight minutes before the break.
But a scoring battle was beginning for Miller and Lakeview's Brandell Collins, who kept the Chiefs in the game by scoring 13 points before the halftime break.
Both Miller and Collins took turns recapturing the lead in the second before Plainview kept their one-point lead intact by entering halftime with a 31-30 lead.
In the third, heavy rebounding helped the Dogs come out with their biggest lead of the game as they went up by seven points. Four more points by Miller put the senior at 21 points total in the third quarter. But San Angelo's Collins was there to answer as he broke the 20-point mark to bring the Chiefs within three points. Four points in the quarter by Karson Hembree kept the Dogs lead stable.
With the Dogs up 47-45 going into the final period, the Chiefs quickly regained the led 48-47 after Lakeview's Chris Ridgeway hit a field goal and a one-point foul.
But two-point buckets from Vera and Miller cut that dream short as the Dogs grabbed the lead. A few minutes later a 3-pointer from Ellis helped give the Dogs some breathing room as they took a 58-51 lead. But a Collins surge and a couple of fouls by the Dogs brought the Chiefs back to life as they trialed 59-58 with just a minute left in the game.
A rowdy Lakeview crowd intensified the atomosphere as both teams looked for their first district win. With seconds left in the game, Collins' foul sent Miller to the free throw line where he picked up one point. Up 60-58 with 18 seconds left, the Chiefs would call a timeout that they didn't have remaining, which resulted in a technical that sent Plainview's Ellis to the free throw line. Sinking one basket, Ellis put the Dogs up 61-58. With 12 seconds left, Collins drew another foul, sending McCutcheon to the line. A successful free throw put the Dogs up 62-58.
Now a two possession game with two seconds left the game, Lakeview fouled again, sending Jayton Ellis to the line again where he sank the game's final point to give the Bulldogs a 63-58 win.
Friday night's win gives the Dogs a 1-0 start in district and a 12-11 overall record before heading to Lubbock High on Tuesday.
The Bulldogs now sit at the top of the district with Frenship, who picked up victories in a Friday district opener.
Miller led the Dogs in shooting in San Angelo as the senior picked up 26 points. Miller also led in rebounds, picking up five in addition to going 3-for-8 at the free throw line and grabbing two assists and three steals.
Ellis picked up seven points in the fourth quarter to put the freshman at 10 for the night. Shooting 3-for-6 at the line, Ellis also had six assists, a steal and a block.
Desmond Vera ended the night with six points, went 2-for-2 at the line and grabbed four rebounds and one assist.
Hembree followed with five points, two steals and a block.
Joby Muniz and Ben McGee had solid nights, scoring four points and four rebounds apiece in San Angelo. McGee had two steals in the night as well.


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The scheme has been applied to the aircraft to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of the squadron at Larkhill on May 13 1912.
The aircraft will be in day-to-day use undertaking normal operations, but it is planned for it to also attend several air shows during the summer months to allow aviation enthusiasts to see and photograph the aircraft at close quarters.
Wing Commander Dicky Patounas, Officer Commanding 3 (Fighter) Squadron said, On behalf of the Squadron I would like to record my appreciation to SERCO at RAF Leuchars who painted the aircraft for us. I'd also like to thank our colleagues on 6 Squadron and all the other people who have helped to bring this project to fruition. It is a stunning piece of work. I hope many people get to see the aircraft in the months ahead, Im sure they will be as impressed as I am
The Squadron will celebrate its anniversary on the weekend of 12/13 May with a programme of events, including the presentation of a new standard to the squadron.
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