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For months, we have been both entertained and outraged as the political theater of the absurd that was the Republican presidential primary played out across the country. From one state to the next, a collection of mixed nuts attacked each other and President Obama with a wild-eyed hysteria that is, frankly, beneath the office.
We had Herman Cain, the endlessly entertaining huckster with his 9-9-9 plan for economic meltdown; Rick Santorum, the angry wimp in his "trendy" sweater vests; Michelle Bachmann, the darling of the Tea Party and a frighteningly delusional flake; Rick Perry, who kept tripping over his own tongue while displaying a stunning level of ignorance of, well, pretty much everything (this is the best you could do for governor, of Texas?); Ron Paul, whose tinfoil-hat proposals include getting rid of the Department of Education and other key agencies while shrinking the federal government to nothing; "the Newt," with his sheer lack of credibility on pretty much every issue, and who once, as speaker of the House, shut down the federal government in a fit of pique against then-President Bill Clinton; and finally, the last man standing, Mitt Romney, who keeps trying to sell America on his credentials as a businessman, who would ruin -- I mean run -- the country like one of his many business ventures.
Had Mitt been president in 2009, he apparently would have let the American auto industry go belly-up without a bailout. Attention, Mr. Romney: the government is not a business that can be downsized and sold off piece-by-piece, while deep-sixing the employees. But even in your "big business yes/'big' government no" mentality, consistency eludes you. As the "1%" governor of Massachusetts, you gave us the template - along with the Heritage Foundation -- for what has become known in conservative circles as "Obamacare." Your program included severe penalties for not buying into a government mandated healthcare policy that cost way too much and provided only bare-bones coverage. Imagine a system where the penalty for not participating is cheaper than the cost of being in it. Mitt did.
Jump to the present, and Republican presidential candidate Romney continues to distance himself from one of his major "achievements," its merits never discussed in any debate and his authorship of it avoided like the plague. Now, Mitt and his fellow GOP'ers want the Supreme Court to find the Affordable Care Act un-Constitutional. Hypocrisy knows no bounds with this crowd. Meanwhile, the Massachusetts State legislature is looking for ways to cut back on their healthcare commitment, as the ever-rising costs are becoming burdensome. Is anyone addressing the un-harnessed insurers? The cost of healthcare is one of the huge issues that no-one in either party will touch, while the insurers continue to make out like bandits.
In this past primary season, the Republican presidential "contenders" consisted mainly of D-listers and has-beens who offered no credible plans for moving the country and economy forward. They could only muster two simplistic answers to all issues -- lower taxes for the wealthy and smaller government with less regulation on big business. Their limited platforms mainly consisted of how to reverse President Obama's accomplishments over the past 4 years, by unleashing all of the old and tired accusations that Obama is somehow responsible for the state of our economy and the loss of jobs. Yet it was the Republicans who would have let America's automotive industry go into bankruptcy and fail, which would have had serious economic repercussions nationwide and beyond. Today, because the President and the Democrats had the courage to act, the auto industry is thriving. Mr. Romney says that was not a place for government to intervene. Of course, there is never a mention from any of the Republicans that it was their policies -- under the driving hand of "W" -- that were responsible for taking us to the brink of that cliff in the first place.
Mitt is even bringing into question the merits of taking out Osama bin Laden a year ago, bemoaning the millions of dollars it cost to remove one man. Was Mitt really saying that he would have nixed the mission to kill the most wanted terrorist in world history because it cost too much? He did finally agree that anyone would have taken Osama out, including even Jimmy Carter. It was one of the great triumphs of the Obama administration to remove that cancer from the face of the earth, a bold display of leadership and statesmanship by "cool hand" Barack. Another example of Mitt's gross inability to deal with a major issue was his response to the student loan crisis, advising the students to "ask your parents for money," a chilling response that should frighten the stuffing out of everyone. Meanwhile, the interest rate on those loans is set to double to 6.8% on July 1st if Congress does not act.
All of the Republican wooden soldiers have now fallen by the wayside, with only one left standing -- not including that little egomaniac Ron Paul, who has promised to hang around siphoning off delegates until the GOP convention, taking his candidacy to the convention floor. Their messages, which will now, we assume, become absorbed by "the Mitt," were all mainly one and the same: get rid of O, for whatever flimsy, fabricated reason they could offer. Where were their plans for creating jobs, improving the economy, helping students with their loans, saving those sinking homeowners, and building our energy reserves (other than more drilling for oil)? Where was their collective outrage against the "banksters" and Wall Street con artists who fleeced America? They could at least call out the president to ensure that these felons are held accountable for their serious transgressions, and that they are brought to justice for their crimes. Will Eric Schneiderman, New York State attorney general and one of the chairs of the task force on the mortgage crisis, really be given the manpower and financial resources needed to be effective and get to the bottom of this? Nothing of this was mentioned in the Republican presidential debates by these lackeys of the corporate elite, who are only interested in protecting their buddies on "the Street." This was the key issue leading to the Great Recession, from which we have still not recovered and are a long way from doing so.
The issue now is how will Obama make his case for re-election? The young people who supported him in '08 are disillusioned, and many of them are currently sitting on the sidelines while the Obama campaign works to rekindle their involvement and support. They are essential if Mr. Obama is to win. He is now traveling to battleground states, meeting on college campuses and talking to young people about lowered student loan interest rates, which is an imperative. We cannot have future generations unable to afford higher learning if we are to compete in the global economy. In each state, the president has offered a custom-made agenda, pandering to their specific needs. A much broader agenda and bigger vision for America must come from our President if he is to inspire victory as he did four years ago. Greater clarity and specifics are needed as to what the next "Change We Can Believe In" is about. And then he must really deliver. We bought into it once, Mr. President, but we will not be fooled again. Make the case that you will be a different kind of leader this time around, since you won't have the burden of another campaign after this one. Go bold and become the populist, core-value Democratic president we thought we were electing in '08. Martin Luther King gave us his dream, which still resonates, and now it is time for you to give us your grand vision for the future. How will we make that journey? It is up to you to tell us.
A key issue for this bold new Obama to take up would be the great need for our country to pass an amendment overturning the Citizens United decision and get the corrupt money out of our politics. Over $100 million from Super Pacs has already been pumped into the Presidential election. This foul money must be removed. Mr. Obama should also support the Fair Elections Now Act, which would enact public funding of campaigns. Without these two laws, Mr. President, you and all others who care about America will be whistling in the wind, and nothing in our politics will ever change.
So seize on these real solutions, Mr. President, and the people will deliver a huge win for you this November. The Senate has supporters for both proposals, as does the House, with Nancy Pelosi recently coming out in support of an amendment against Citizens United. Make this your cause and take it to your bully pulpit, Mr. President. You will have the support of our country and a grateful people. The quantum leap of "Change We Can Believe In" would finally be at hand, and all other national imperatives could then be addressed and resolved with real solutions and not political sellouts.
Think of the new America that would emerge.
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A week ago, Bill and Jenny Westcott were pulled from a fire at their St. John's apartment building. On Thursday, they met with the men who saved their lives.
Bill Westcott welcomed four firefighters with the St. John's Regional Fire Department into the hotel room where he's staying with his wife.
He's waiting to hear news about when they will be able to return to their home at Maplewood Apartments.
Westcott was thrilled to meet the men who he calls his guardian angels.
"Just imagine, this time last week we were strangers in the night. We didn't know anybody," he said. "And now we're looking at the people that actually saved our lives."
Westcott said he was struggling to help his wife get out of the building, when he saw the lights on the firefighters' helmets through the smoke.
Firefighters Richard McCrate and Robin Barrett were the two who found the Westcott's with the use of a thermal imaging device.
"We got down to the end of the hallway and he [Barrett] said, 'we have two bodies here,'" McCrate said. "At that point the adrenaline and your heart races and goes mad."
According to Barrett, there was so much smoke in the building at that point, they couldn't tell if the two people they found were alive or dead.
Barrett took Bill Westcott out of the building, while McCrate stayed with Jenny Westcott until Barrett returned to help get her out.
The Westcott's were able to sit back and laugh with the men who saved them, but said they won't soon forget what they did for them.
"Their main idea was to save our lives, and they did it. They did it," Bill Westcott said. "Thank you for the rest of my life."
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Calgary-based Husky Energy says layoffs were announced today to ensure the company's resilience during low oil prices.
The company did not provide any specific numbers, but says the staff reductions were across its operations.
"These are difficult decisions and we will continue to take the steps necessary to ensure the company's resilience through this cycle and beyond," said company spokesperson Mel Duvall in an email.
Staff tell CBC News layoffs include full-time staff and contractors.
Late last year, Husky said it was looking to sell some of its conventional oil and natural gas assets in Western Canada.
That includes producing wells from northeastern B.C. to southeastern Saskatchewan, as well as pipelines and storage tanks in the Lloydminster area, but no oilsands or heavy oil assets.
Social media postings suggest that many of the positions cut were related to those assets on the block.
Husky also announced it had cut 1,400 positions last October. The company is not the first to announce more job cuts.
Suncor CEO Steve Williams says the company originally had a goal of chopping 1,000 employees in 2015 — both full time employees and contract workers — but they "significantly overachieved that goal, taking just over 1,900 people out," although 250 employees were transferred to growth projects.
Cenovus also cut its workforce faster than expected. The cuts come after months of dropping prices, with oil closing at $27.94 US a barrel on Tuesday.
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers estimates that 35,000 oilpatch jobs were cut in 2015, and more are expected this year.
Alberta's jobless rate surpassed the national unemployment rate for the first time in almost three decades in January. Statistics Canada said Alberta's unemployment rate hit 7.4 per cent in January, the highest since February 1996.
Samir Kayande, head of energy research at ITG Investment Research, said he's expecting spending to be "bare bones" this year, much like in 2015.
He told CBC News the companies that are the most successful in the long run are the ones with the lowest costs, but the big challenge is finding a way to be competitive with American light tide oil again.
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I've been a little disappointed in the appearance of the weather applets in kde 4, but I was getting used to the LCD weather station. However, mandriva (2010rc2) includes an extra one that is really cool.
It's actually available at kde-look.org [3], but it's nice when little extras are included in distros.


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Finding Ultra is Rich Roll's incredible-but-true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever.One cool evening in October 2006, the night before he was to turn forty, Rich experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight at the time and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary lifestyle was taking him.Most of us, when granted such a moment of clarity, look the other way—but not Rich.Plunging into a new way of eating that made processed foods off-limits and that prioritized plant nutrition, and vowing to train daily, Rich morphed—in a matter of mere months—from out-of-shape midlifer to endurance machine. When one morning ninety days into his physical overhaul, Rich left the house to embark on a light jog and found himself running a near marathon, he knew he had to scale up his goals.How many of us take up a sport at age forty and compete for the title of the world's best within two years? Finding Ultra recounts Rich's remarkable journey to the starting line of the elite Ultraman competition, which pits the world's fittest humans against each other in a 320-mile ordeal of swimming, biking, and running. And following that test, Rich conquered an even greater one: the Epic5—five Ironman-distance triathlons, each on a different Hawaiian island, all completed in less than a week.But Finding Ultra is much more than an edge-of-the-seat look at a series of jaw-dropping athletic feats—and much more than a practical training manual for those who would attempt a similar transformation. Yes, Rich's account rivets—and, yes, it instructs, providing information that will be invaluable to anyone who wants to change their physique. But this book is most notable as a powerful testament to human resiliency, for as we learn early on, Rich's childhood posed numerous physical and social challenges, and his early adulthood featured a fierce battle with alcoholism.Ultimately, Finding Ultra is a beautifully written portrait of what willpower can accomplish. It challenges all of us to rethink what we're capable of and urges us, implicitly and explicitly, to "go for it."
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Price rise key to national polls schedule: AdvaniMay 3rd, 2008 - 12:15 pm ICT by admin
By Mrityunjay Singh
Bangalore, May 3 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani has said the price rise would be the key to the scheduling of the national polls.
Addressing a public meeting in Bangalore on Friday, Advani said that inflation, hovering at a three year high of over seven per cent, would be a prime factor when Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh would want his Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) to face the electorate.
"There is talk in Congress circles in New Delhi that if this is the rate at which inflation is moving upwards, by the time the Lok Sabha elections come, the electorate will be very angry with the present UPA Government. Therefore, it may be wise to hold the Lok Sabha elections in October, November itself along with the other assembly elections," he said.
Speaking on the Karnataka Assembly elections, he said that these elections were important also from this angle because I know that if you give the BJP a clear majority in Karnataka, elect Yedurappa as Chief Minister with a thumping majority, they will not dare to hold Lok Sabha elections now. They will put off the Lok Sabha elections to April-May 2009.
"I am appealing to you to give stable government in Karnataka. I also want this government in New Delhi to continue for sometime," he added.
The state has been in a political wilderness since November last year when the B.S. Yeddyurappa-led coalition was ousted from the Assembly in less than a fortnight of being sworn in.
As many as 89 Assembly constituencies spread over 11 districts of Tumkur, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Ramanagar, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysore and Chamarajnagar will go to polls in the first phase on May 10. The second phase of polling will take place on May 16, when a total of 66 Assembly constituencies in 10 districts of Raichur, Koppal, Uttara Kannada, Bellary, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Shimoga, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Dakshina Kannada will face the ballot.
A total of 69 Assembly constituencies in eight districts of North Karnataka, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Bidar, Gulbaga, Bijapur, Bagalakot and Belgaum will face the ballot in the third phase.
The counting of votes in all the 224 constituencies will take place on May 25. (ANI)
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Obama Embraces Bush Policy on Polar Bears
I can still remember those days, back in the waning days of the presidency of George W. Bush, when I would write about some atrocious anti-environmental act taken by the Bush Administration, and console myself with the thought, If only Barack Obama becomes President, all this will change.
Sigh. These days, the thought that's on my mind is that, for every positive improvement President Obama makes in environmental policy, there's another negative instance in which Obama embraces the same old rotten approach we suffered with under George W. Bush.
Yet another one of these negative instances came up today, as the Obama Administration announced that it would follow the Bush Administration's policy of admitting that global warming is threatening the survival of polar bears, yet refusing to act to reduce global warming as legally required under the Endangered Species Act.
When it comes to prosecuting people involved in torture, or government programs to spy on the American people, President Obama says that we must not look backwards. Yet, when it comes to his legal obligation to protect endangered species, Obama has no problem looking backwards, embracing the do-nothing policies of past presidencies.
A measure of just how backwards Obama's decision to block protections for polar bears is comes from the governor of the USA's Arctic corner. Sarah Palin calls Obama's policy a "clear victory for Alaska", because it will allow big oil companies to keep on conducting their dirty old business without needing to consider the impact of their activities on the rest of the world.
I could not have imagined a few months ago that Barack Obama would implement the kind of environmental policies that Sarah Palin would have pushed forwards if she had been elected to the White House. Yet, that is the reality that environmentalists must now face.
It isn't just the Arctic Ocean that's melting. My illusions about Barack Obama are being liquidated as well.


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1 ConnorBible30th Sep 2011 07:30:27 PM from Port Royal, SC
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I apologize for that fiasco last time. I was having a bad day. I'm actually thinking of writing a novel focusing on an adopted teenager and his complex relationship with his aparents. Details about the plot are nebulous in my mind, but I see the boy and his aparents reconciling their differences. I don't want to avert the Happily Adopted trope, but I want to play around with it. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
edited 30th Sep '11 7:30:42 PM by ConnorBible
2 Misuki1st Oct 2011 02:12:23 PM from Texas, USA , Relationship Status: Married to the job
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Can you tell me what country this is? There are different adoption practices that go on depending on the laws and such, from what I understand. Also, what makes your character bond with his adoptive parents? Do they have a common interest, or does it go beyond that? There are a lot of things to consider (like how involved the parents are in his school, etc.) There are tons of details you can use to show the relationship.
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3 CrystalGlacia1st Oct 2011 02:46:11 PM from Cedarpointland
Define 'complex'. Does the adopted kid have something against his parents, or do the parents have something against their adopted kid?
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4 ConnorBible1st Oct 2011 03:59:57 PM from Port Royal, SC
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5 CrystalGlacia1st Oct 2011 04:09:43 PM from Cedarpointland
I was going to say that, being an adopted child myself, going along with the common fictional portrayal of adoptive parents* as though it's the norm would drive me up a wall and to not do it. This may be more complicated than I thought. And, yes, knowing which country/countries are involved would help us get more background. Like, were the kid and parents initially from the United States? Did the parents adopt the kid abroad, and who's originally from the US? Were either of them from the US? Adopting abroad is far thornier than adopting domestically depending on the country. Depending on the situation, there's a slew of possible answers we could give you.
"Whenever I feel like I know how computers work, I go to class and leave feeling like I'm wearing my pants on my head, eating paste."
6 ConnorBible1st Oct 2011 06:12:44 PM from Port Royal, SC
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Both parties are American. I'm debating whether it should be open, semi-open, or closed.
7 revevil38th Oct 2011 01:13:06 PM from San Diego
It should be at least semi-open. You could have the kid meet his bio parents (or more likely just bio mom) and find out that life with them would have been even more fucked up. A related scenario that I think would be interesting to write about is one I saw on Law and Order SVU, where a man found out he had a son and pushed for custody despite the fact that the kid was happily adopted and wanted to stay.
Just make the characters realistic and complex — most people are not entirely good or entirely evil. If your character is a teenager, readers will understand him having a less-than-perfect relationship with his parents and will not assume that the least sign of conflict means you intend to avert Happily Adopted. In the story I'm writing at the moment, the main character is Happily Adopted and, when the idea is brought up, is actually resistant to searching for her birth parents (though circumstances lead her to change her mind). All four parents are complex people with good and bad sides, and although she does end up deciding to live with her birth parents, I'm okay with writing the story that way, because it should be clear that I'm not saying they are better because of being her birth parents.
9 joeyjojo18th Oct 2011 07:38:24 AM from South Sydney: go the bunnies!
Happy New Year!
Seeing how fiction is bipolar in depictions of adopted families members, i'm interested in how this plays out. I can't think of any helpful words of advice other then do your homework and look into the laws on adoption. There's are a lot of bitter wed sites out there by disgruntled adoptees. Bastard Nation is a good place to start.
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10 PancakeMckennz18th Oct 2011 08:12:44 AM from Michigan
Rainbows hurt.
Usually, with adopted kids—in fiction and real life—the kid will get curious about his or her birth parents even if he or she is happily adopted. Is there any plot point in your brainstorming that prevents the character from searching for the birth parents? Like, are they dead? Or does the character just not care about the birth parents? Personally, I think it would be an interesting turn if you kept the real parents in the picture. Like, the character is happy with the adopted parents, but still has contact with the birth parents.
edited 18th Oct '11 8:15:50 AM by PancakeMckennz
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11 ConnorBible11th Mar 2012 05:10:05 PM from Port Royal, SC
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The biological mother is dead.
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i use eyebolts in wall studs. I now hang full time and the eyebolts are nice because they don't take up any room.
i'm currently renting a place with same restrictions as well. i put them in anyway and once i'm done going to fill the holes in with puddy, sand, and a little touch up paint will have it good as new.
I live in a small 1BR apartment, and while I have drilled into the walls to mount shelves and such, large eye bolts are probably just one step too far. Hopefully the next place will have more space to allow a stand. I'm envious of everyone who can hang indoors!
I use a stand like that every night for my Brazilian hammock, except that mine isn't painted white.


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Oh little girl, oh sweet baby
Oh girl, I'd be in trouble if you left me now
'Cos I don't know where to look for love, I just don't know how
Oh girl, how I depend on you to give me love when I need it
Right on time you would always be there
All my friends call me a fool
They say let the woman take care of you
So I try to be hip and think like the crowd
But even the crowd can't help me now
Oh girl tell me, tell me what am I gonna do?
And I know I've got a guilty face
Girl I feel so out of place
Yeah girl, what am I gonna do? Do
What am I gonna do?
If you leave me baby what am I gonna do?
I don't know where to go, who to see yeah
Oh girl, I guess I'll never know
I can save myself a lot of useless tears
Girl I've gotta get away from here
Oh girl, girl, girl pain will double if you leave me now
'Cos I don't know where to look for love and I don't
I don't know how, oh no
Oh girl, girl, why do I love you so?
I really wanna know, I really wanna know
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AfterEllen.com and TheBacklot.com
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AfterEllen.com, founded in April 2002, is a website that focuses on the portrayal of lesbian and bisexual women in the media.[1] TheBacklot.com, its companion site for gay and bisexual men, was launched in January 2005 under the name AfterElton.com.[2] AfterEllen.com was founded by Sarah Warn, and AfterElton.com by Warn, Michael Jensen, and Brent Hartinger. Warn initially served as the editor in chief of both websites. Michael Jensen became editor in chief of AfterElton.com in November 2005. Karman Kregloe became the editor in chief of AfterEllen.com in November 2009 and Dennis Ayers took over as editor in chief of AfterElton in 2011.
Both websites were bought in 2006 by the cable television channel Logo. AfterEllen was sold in 2014 to Evolve Media, owner of CraveOnline.[3]
AfterEllen.com is not affiliated with Ellen DeGeneres, although its name refers to DeGeneres's coming out, specifically "The Puppy Episode", the episode where her character came out on her ABC sitcom Ellen.
The site considers television, film, music, books, and celebrity news. It publishes articles, regular columns, reviews, recaps of television shows with lesbian and bisexual characters or subtextual content, and maintains several blogs. More recently, weekly video blogs, often called "vlogs", have become a key part of AfterEllen.com, the more popular of which include "Brunch With Bridget", "Lesbian Love", and "Is This Awesome?" The site also features popular web series, such as the Streamy winning and Webby nominated Anyone But Me.
It is the top website for LGBT women, reaching over 700,000 readers a month as of 2008.[4] In March 2008, it was named one of "the world's 50 most powerful blogs" by British newspaper The Observer for its "irreverent look at how the lesbian community is represented in the media."[5]
In October 2014, it was announced that AfterEllen was acquired by Evolve Media, leaving its parent company Viacom/logo.[3]
In December 2016, Memoree Joelle was brought in as AfterEllen's new Editor -in- Chief.[6]
TheBacklot.com launched under the name "AfterElton.com". The site is not affiliated with Elton John, although its original name refers to the milestone for gay men when John publicly came out. The site considers television, film, music, books, and celebrity news. It publishes articles, regular columns, reviews, recaps of television shows with gay and bisexual characters, and maintains several blogs, including the "Meme" by Ed Kennedy.[7] Co-founder Michael Jensen was Editor in Chief from 2005 until September 25, 2011, when Dennis Ayers, formerly the site's managing editor, took over as editor of the site.[8]
On January 12, 2012, the site announced that Louis Virtel had been hired as its West Coast entertainment editor.[9]
Dennis Ayers announced on January 31, 2013 that AfterElton would be changing its name to TheBacklot.com in April. The change was motivated by a desire to separate the site from its "AfterEllen's little brother" origin and to reflect the site's general focus on Hollywood and the film and television industry.[10] The relaunch under the new name took place on April 17, 2013.
On June 29, 2015, the site announced that it would be merging with NewNowNext, another LGBT-themed entertainment website owned by Logo. TheBacklot name will be discontinued, and Dan Avery will be editor-in-chief of the combined site.[11]
The website has not been updated since June 2016.
- ^ Jocelyn Voo; Diane Anderson-Minshall (1 June 2005). "Other clicks.(tech girl)(afterellen.com)". Curve. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ "Erosion Media Launches AfterElton.com" (Press release). Erosion Media. 3 January 2005. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ a b Castillo, Michelle (2014-10-07). "Evolve Media Acquires AfterEllen.com". Adweek. Retrieved 2015-02-16.
- ^ "Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (December 1, 2006) - AfterEllen". 1 December 2006.
- ^ Jessica Aldred (9 March 2008). "The world's 50 most powerful blogs". The Observer. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ^ afterellen.com/about
- ^ AfterElton Morning Meme
- ^ Looking Toward AE's Future
- ^ AfterElton Status Report
- ^ "R.I.P. AfterElton. And What the Hell is "The Backlot"?".
- ^ Ayers, Dennis (2015-06-29). "Changes At TheBacklot". TheBacklot.com. Retrieved 2015-07-28.


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Topic: fathers (06/06/05)
TITLE: Best Dad in the Whole World
By Mishael Witty
Jessica cringed at the words. Her best friend, Molly, came up beside her and put an arm around her shoulder. Molly told her about all their friends and all their dads who were going to be at the dance. Jessica wished she could tell her that she and her dad would be there, as well, but she knew she couldn't. She had mentioned the dance to her father a few weeks ago, and he told her he would let her know later if he could take her, but he never mentioned it again.
After talking to Molly, Jessica shuffled out into the damp spring air. Her mother yelled out the car window for her to hurry up.
"What's the big hurry?" Jessica asked as she got in the car.
"Your father has a very important meeting tonight with some new clients, and I want to make sure he gets a nice, hot meal before he has to go out."
"You mean he doesn't have another dinner date? He has every other night this week."
"Honey, your dad's just trying to do the best he can for the company. We should be happy he's around as much as he is."
Jessica glared at her mother, but she was too busy backing out to notice.
Mr. Clark was lounging in his recliner, reading the newspaper, when they got home. Jessica's mother glided over, kissed him on the forehead, and hurried into the kitchen to finish the dinner preparations. Jessica slumped down on the side of the couch that was closest to her father's chair.
"Do you remember me telling you about the father-daughter dance at the country club tomorrow night?"
"Oh? Was that tomorrow? I'm sorry, honey, but I won't be able to make it. Mr. Gresham needs a ride to the airport tomorrow evening."
"Why can't he take a cab, like everyone else?"
"Jessica, Mr. Gresham is my boss. Do you understand that? He is the one who pays me to work for him. I have to do what he says."
"Great. Now this boss guy is more important than your own daughter. You're the worst father in the world!"
Mrs. Clark heard the argument and came out into the living room.
"Jessica Lee Clark, your father is a wonderful provider. I can't believe you would disrespect him this way. Didn't you learn that "Honor thy father and thy mother" commandment in Sunday School?"
Tears stung Jessica's eyes. Her lower lip quivered, so she was unable to speak for a few seconds. When she regained control of her emotions again, she said,
"Do you know how important this dance is to me? All my friends will be there with their fathers. I'll look really stupid if I show up alone, and even worse if I don't show up at all. Dad, I'm sorry I said those things to you. Please, just this once, can't Mr. Gresham get someone else to take him to the airport?"
Mr. Clark shook his head. "I'm sorry, Jess. My hands are tied."
Jessica snorted and stormed to her room. She knew she would probably get in trouble, but she didn't care. She didn't understand why he wouldn't take her to the dance with everyone else. She flopped down on the bed and eventually cried herself to sleep.
In the morning, Jessica woke up to hear her mother and father talking in the kitchen. This surprised her because Mr. Clark was usually gone by the time she got up. She went out to the kitchen, trying to shield her eyes from the bright morning sun. Mrs. Clark saw her first and met her in the hallway.
"Good morning, Jess. I hope you're feeling better today. I have some good news for you. Your father will be able to take you to the dance tonight."
Jessica couldn't believe her ears. "Really? Wow! That's so awesome! What's he doing here so late, anyway?"
"Well, he's eating breakfast and reading the want ads in the morning paper. Mr. Gresham fired him last night when your dad told him he wouldn't be able to take him to the airport."
Jessica's jaw dropped, and she ran in to hug her father.
"Dad, I'm sorry I said you were a bad father. You're the best dad in the whole world. Thank you. I love you."
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Mine is to open a small scale store that sells fresh, all natural breads, lots of amazing olive oils (people could sit down and sample w/the bread), cheese, spices, vinegars, coffee - a few homemade freshly prepared tapas style dishes (changing often) - good jazz/music playing - sponsor local events - support local artisans... (A close second is running a seafood shack.)
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Lightning extend streak with win over Flyersby Lonnie Herman / NHL.com
TAMPA, Fla. -- Anders Lindback made one mistake, and he made it just 59 seconds into the game. But after that, he was faultless, stopping the next 24 shots he faced as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 to extend their winning streak to four.
Lindback allowed a weak shot along the goal line from Philadelphia forward Sean Couturier to slip between his skate and the post and into the Lightning net to give the Flyers a quick one-goal lead.
"I was just turning my foot," Lindback said. "It happens and when it happens you just have to let it go and move on. We battled back and showed a lot of character,"
That early fluke goal was all the Flyers could muster, despite having six power-play opportunities, including a four minute advantage in the opening period during which they managed just one shot on net.
"That was guys sticking together," Lightning coach Guy Boucher said of the penalty kill. "We're a very different team now. We're big now and we're tough and we're committed to defense."
The first period was a penalty-filled, fast and furious 20 minutes that saw both teams accumulating a total of 26 minutes in infraction time. The whistle began sounding when Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier tussled with Philadelphia defenseman Luke Schenn, earning five minutes apiece. For Lecavalier it was his first major penalty since February 3, 2009.
Lecavalier later added a power-play goal when he buried a pass from Martin St. Louis behind Flyers netminder Michael Leighton with only 65 seconds remaining in the opening period. The assist was the third of what would eventually be four in the game for St. Louis. The goal capped a first period comeback that saw the Lightning close out the opening period with a 3-1 lead.
Teddy Purcell got Tampa Bay on the board with his first goal of the season, a power-play tally set up by some sharp precision passing between St. Louis and Steven Stamkos. Stamkos collected St. Louis' feed in the low slot and sent the puck to Purcell, standing unchecked to the right of the Flyer net. Purcell ended the night with a goal and two assists.
Eric Brewer put the Lightning ahead for good at 16:10 when his blast from the left point deflected off Flyer center Maxime Talbot and passed Leighton.
Tampa Bay continued its third-period mastery when they scored two goals in the final period.
Victor Hedman notched his second goal of the season when he was in perfect position to tap in a rebound of an Adam Hall backhand. Lightning defenseman Sami Salo was credited with his second assist of the game on the play.
"It was a 3-on-2 so I charged the net," Hedman said. "Doesn't matter who is involved. Hall is great at getting the puck on the net, and luckily it bounced right out to me."
Stamkos completed the scoring when he directed the puck past Leighton just two seconds after a Lightning power-play had ended. Stamkos scored from in front of the Flyer crease off some sharp passing from St. Louis and Purcell.
With the two third-period goals, the Lightning have now outscored their opponents 13-1 in the final period.
The loss dropped the Flyers to 2-4-0 on the season and denied them of a three-game win streak. This was the second of two back-to-back games for Philadelphia, after it played the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.
"We can't use that as an excuse," Flyers forward Matt Read said. "Everyone's playing a lot of games in a short amount of time. When you're playing back to back, you've got to keep it simple and play smart hockey. We've got to learn how to play both nights and come to play for 60 minutes every game, every night."
Tampa Bay converted on two of five extra-man chances on the night. The Flyers currently lead the NHL in minor penalties.
"If you're in the penalty box you're not winning games," Read said. "It's as simple as that."
Boucher pointed to the play of Lecavalier as a major factor to the Lightning's fast start on the season.
"Give credit to Vinny," Boucher said. "We've had very good talks about leadership and things that this team needs. We're talking about defensively, being the first on ice for practice and the last to come off, in the gym. Right now, he's doing everything."
Sunday night, it appeared the entire team was doing everything right, including paying the price with blocked shots. Tampa Bay blocked 26 shots to only eight for the Flyers.
Leighton, making his first start of the season for Philadelphia, stopped 20 of 25 shots he faced.
The Flyers continue their road trip Tuesday night against the New York Rangers, while Tampa Bay continues its five-game homestand Tuesday against Florida.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – John F. Wood, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that the president of a Kansas City, Mo., area roofing company pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to hire illegal aliens to work for several area roofing companies.
"Employers who hire illegal aliens jeopardize the security of our nation's borders and erode our economic vitality," Wood said. "This defendant not only relied upon hiring illegal aliens as part of his business model, but actually helped smuggle workers into the United States. Employers are an important line of defense to preserve the integrity of our immigration system, and we will not tolerate those who encourage and profit from illegal immigration. "
Tony Evans, 49, of Stillwell, Kan., pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah W. Hays this afternoon to the charges contained in a May 29, 2007, federal indictment.
Evans was president until February 2006 of Mid-Continent Specialists (MCS), a Kansas corporation that has had offices in three states, including Independence, Mo., Kansas City, Mo., Parkville, Mo., Pensacola, Fla., and Gulfport, Miss. Evans left MCS and opened Metro Roofing Services in February 2006.
By pleading guilty today, Evans admitted that he participated in two separate conspiracies to encourage illegal aliens to enter and reside in the United States for the purpose of commercial advantage and private financial gain.
On March 28, 2001, 23 illegal aliens were arrested in Gravois Mills, Mo. These individuals had been at MCS job sites around the Lake of the Ozarks area. Most of those workers were deported to Mexico except co-defendant Luis Hernandez-Bautista, also known as Miguel Hernandez, 34, a citizen of Mexico residing in Kansas City, Mo. Hernandez-Bautista posted an immigration bond and MCS petitioned to remain in the United States as a skilled laborer. Shortly thereafter, Hernandez-Bautista borrowed $11,000 from MCS to help smuggle the deported workers back into the United States. Immediately upon their return to the United States, most of these illegal workers again began working on MCS job sites under the direction of Hernandez-Bautista.
Hernandez-Bautista set up a number of his own companies (including LH Roofing, LLP and LHB Roofing, Inc.), all of which worked with MCS as "subcontractors" on various roofing jobs. Most of these companies set up by Hernandez-Bautista were set up as partnerships with most of the "partners" being illegal aliens who provided nothing to the partnership other than their labor. MCS would only deal with Hernandez-Bautista and all payments to the actual workers on the various roofing jobs were made to Hernandez-Bautista, who deposited the checks into accounts he controlled. Hernandez-Bautista drafted checks to the various illegal aliens, who possessed sufficient identification to cash the checks.
All of the roofers who worked with Hernandez-Bautista were illegal aliens who were unlawfully present in the United States, the majority having been previously deported in March
2001. These illegal aliens reported to MCS's office to get their job assignments. At this location, the illegal workers would contact Hernandez-Bautista, who provided the various crews with the job sites for the given week. These job sites would be provided to Hernandez-Bautista through Evans.
When Evans left MCS and opened Metro Roofing Services, he continued to utilize Hernandez-Bautista and the illegal alien workers on Metro Roofing job sites. Metro Roofing paid Hernandez-Bautista and numerous illegal aliens using the same payment method that was used by MCS.
Approximately $5,518,809 was paid by MCS to Hernandez-Bautista and numerous illegal aliens in the course of the first conspiracy to hire illegal aliens.
Approximately $740,823 was paid by Metro Roofing Services to Hernandez-Bautista and numerous illegal aliens in the course of the second conspiracy to hire illegal aliens from February 2006 until May 2007.
Evans is the sixth co-defendant to plead guilty to charges contained in the federal indictment. Hernandez-Bautista pleaded guilty on July 22, 2008, to his role in the conspiracies. Co-defendants Mario Bautista-Ojendiz, 26, of Grandview, Mo., and Dante Cardillo-Rendon, 25, Gaudencio Bautista, 32, and Abel Montiel-Angel, 38, all with unknown addresses, pleaded guilty to participating in a money-laundering conspiracy. Bautista-Ojendiz and Cardillo-Rendon also pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after having been deported.
Under federal statutes, Evans could be subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $500,000. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Ketchmark. It was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, IRS-Criminal Investigation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Social Security Administration.
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If only everyone knew the particulars of these cases. It would be nice to think that justice was served. But how was this so-called justice served? Due to public opinion and a need to show businesses how hard the government will be on people violating immigration laws, Tony Evans and company will be turned into an example. To the prosecutor, it doesn't matter that there is no evidence to support the states claim. The prosecutor, like most, settle with scare tactics and bullying techniques, wielding the clout of the American government to force these people into a corner where their only option is to plead out and hope for leniency.
What a great justice system we have!
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Rylan Clark shouts at David Cameron on This Morning
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Former X Factor star Rylan Clark shuts up David Cameron after the prime minister almost revealed his news story live on air today (02.11.15)
Rylan Clark shouted at Prime Minister David Cameron for almost ruining his showbiz news segment on 'This Morning'.
The 27-year-old presenter was telling hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield about what was coming up on his section of the show when the British politician - who had just been interviewed - joined in the conversation.
Rylan said: "David Beckham has been mistaken for someone else in an American gym and he's fuming. I'll tell you about that in a second."
Phillip butted in, joking: "Was it me?"
Rylan then replied: "It was you, no it was David!'
The 49-year-old leader of the Conservative party looked thrilled when he realised he knew the answer and almost gave the name away.
He said: "It wasn't me. I know who it was. I saw it in the papers. Wasn't it..."
However, after Rylan shouted, "Don't ruin it, don't ruin it', from the other side of the studio, the Prime Minister quickly recovered, adding: "It was someone you wouldn't expect to normally be mistaken for David Beckham, let's put it that way."
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People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Teresa (England)
On the bus ride up to Sukothai we met an English woman called Teresa and as we had similar plans, decided to go and stay in the same guesthouse. The following day we were up bright and early and the 3 of us met for breakfast, before catching a sawngthaew to the nearby ruins. Once there, we reverted to pedal power and each hired a bicycle to tour the site. Julia got the lucky break, scoring a pink flying machine, which she was all to quick to brag about :)
The ruins themselves were fantastic and i was surpised at how few people we had to share them with. For long periods of the day we came across no-one and got to enjoy the sunny day in peace.
After 6 hours it was finally time to call it a day and catch the sawngthaew back to the town, we were all feeling a little saddle sore, but had enjoyed every second of the day. To treat ourselves at night we enjoyed a few Chang beers and watched 'The Da Vinci Code' in the hostel, after which we taught Teresa a card game called Dave and tried to win all her money! I think i ended about 7 baht up ($0.20) and was obviously ecstatic, as on my budget this will fund another 12 years travelling :)


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A Bayesian Information Criterion for Portfolio Selection
Computational Statistics & Data Analysis, 2012
The 1952 mean–variance theory of Markowitz indicates that large investment portfolios naturally provide better risk diversification than small ones. However, due to parameter estimation errors, one may find ambiguous results in practice. Hence, it is essential to identify relevant stocks to alleviate the impact of estimation error in portfolio selection.
To this end, Professor Chih-Ling Tsai and co-authors Wei Lan and Hansheng Wang from Peking University propose a linkage condition to link the relevant and irrelevant stock returns via their conditional regression relationship. Subsequently, the authors obtain a BIC selection criterion that enables us to identify relevant stocks consistently. Numerical studies indicate that BIC outperforms commonly used portfolio strategies in the literature.


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Policymakers are in uncharted territory with the "dangerous" tool of quantitative easing (QE), the programme of asset purchases with newly-minted money which already stands at £200bn, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) said.
"We are in a world we don't understand with QE," said Ray Barrell, acting director at NIESR, as the think-tank unveiled its latest forecasts. "It might cause growth to accelerate very rapidly indeed."
Speculation has been rising that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will next month vote to increase QE by another £50bn to shore up the recovery.
However better-than-expected growth – 1.2pc in the second quarter, and, NIESR forecasts, 0.5pc in the third – has weakened the case for easing, said Mr Barrell.
"We don't know whether that strong growth is permanent or temporary – we think it's temporary - but there is no reason for the Bank of England to do anything at the moment," he said. "It should reassess in three months' time."
However, NIESR's forecasts suggest the MPC may see the need to vote for more QE in February, when the latest inflation report is to hand.
Despite the recent data, the think-tank expects sluggish growth of 1.6pc this year and the next, rising to 2pc in 2012.
Stock-building will tail off, while consumer spending is set to stagnate as people stop delving into their savings.
Unemployment is predicted to peak at 2.7m before the end of 2011, contributing to falls in real incomes of 0.8pc this year and 0.6pc in the next.
Overvalued house prices will drop in real terms by 1pc a year for the next five years, NIESR added, but inflation is forecast to remain above target until the start of 2012.
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Taking it all off: Soldotna woman loses 216 pounds 'the right way'
Jackie Mouser can now fit herself into one of the pant-legs of her old 5X-sized jeans.
Ninilchik man found dead in Colorado prison
A Ninilchik man sentenced to 16 years in prison for the death of his fiance died early Monday morning at Hudson Correctional Facility, Hudson, Colo. Wesley Shandy, 44, had been at the prison since December 2009.
Four file for seats: Just one of three assembly races to be contested
One-third of the current Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's members will be replaced on Oct. 5.
'Weeding the garden' takes on new meaning
The flower garden on the corner of Binkley Street and Redoubt Avenue had a unique occupant up until Thursday: marijuana.
It's back to school time; watch for the youngsters
School begins this Tuesday for more than 9,000 Kenai Peninsula youngsters. For many families that means falling back into daily travel routines that we haven't had to deal with for three months.
An Outdoor View: The scent of salmon
I was salmon fishing on Cook Inlet recently when a spirited discussion broke out on the subject of whether a particular salmon we had caught was a king or a silver.
Winging it for caribou: Fly-out hunting trips provide a unique experience
Former Army man Frank Rosendale stared through his binoculars on a hill in the Mulchanta River area. He spied a group of caribou on a nearby mountain. Rosendale said that he examined the group for a target. He noticed one lying down and a mature bull caribou marking trees.
Refuge Notebook: Wilderness Volunteers help rebuild trail
Let me introduce you to the Wilderness Volunteers. Their mission is "Stewardship of America's wild lands through organizing and promoting volunteer service in cooperation with public land agencies." Earlier this year leaders from this organization contacted the Refuge and began a conversation that is still alive and well today. They offered to send a group of volunteers from all over the United States to do a one-week service project in one of the wilderness areas of the Refuge.
Homer, SoHi prepare for NLC clash
With a 28-0 shutout of Kodiak, Soldotna improved to 2-0 and jumped ahead of Kenai Central to claim the No. 1 small-schools ranking in the Alaska Sports Broadcasting Poll heading into Week 3. The Kardinals (1-1), who dropped a 20-13 game to Service, fell to No. 2. Thunder Mountain (2-0), Houston (2-0) and Eielson (1-1) are ranked third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Kodiak (1-1) and Nikiski (1-1) also received votes in the poll.
Golf Report: Bird Homestead Golf Course cruises into autumn
Bird Homestead Golf Course is still going strong. The fairways, greens and tee boxes look wonderful. The rain, as much as we didn't want it, sure greened everything up. The course looks the best it has ever looked. We have had a lot of great compliments on the shape of the course. We owe that to Larry Hamilton and his grounds crew. They have spent a lot of hours working to make it so beautiful. If you haven't been out yet this summer you are missing a great round of golf.
Skyview outlasts Sitka
Skyview's defense came up with five interceptions and one fumble recovery as the Panthers defeated visiting Sitka 35-12 in nonconference action Thursday night.
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: The Three-Day Tryst: A Story of Academics and Quidditch Stars by sugarydust
Elizabeth Ryan had things working out quite well, thanks. She was months away from completing her graduate degree in Defense Against the Dark Arts, and if she was lucky her supervisor might even kick the bucket and she could have his job.
So this wasn't exactly an ideal time for James bloody Potter, her Hogwarts nemesis, to saunter in with his stupidly gorgeous face and muck things up. Sequel now in the works!
Genres: Drama, Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: James (II), OC Pairings: Other Pairing, James/OC
Advisory: Contains profanity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Substance abuse
Published: 2014.07.11 Latest Chapter: 2014.11.23 Updated: 2014.11.23 Status: COMPLETED (18281 words)
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Sirius Black and Claire James were never friends. Or rather, they were never close friends. But they shared their moments, from the day they met to their last day of school. But that was really all it took for them to get to know each other, and eventually begin to (dare I say it?) like each other. Formerly titled Moments.
Genres: Humor, Romance, Young Adult Era: Marauders Characters: James, Lily, OC , Sirius Pairings: Sirius/OC, James/Lily
Advisory: Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2009.11.13 Latest Chapter: 2012.08.28 Updated: 2012.08.28 Status: WIP (19598 words)
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Follow Rose and Scorpius through the secret passageways of Hogwarts and the winding streets of Hogsmeade in the dead of the night on their expedition for adventure and sustenance. Conversation and flirtation ensue.
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: Rose , Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius
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Ekaterina has been waiting for school to end so that she can be reunited with Charles, but once she catches the eye of Sirius Black, the temptation to do something reckless becomes almost too great to resist... Banner by Stellz
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Advisory: Strong Language, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2008.01.04 Latest Chapter: 2009.02.25 Updated: 2009.02.25 Status: WIP (11336 words)
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They say it's hopeless to dream and at any other moment they'd be right. Any other moment but this. As much as I loved James, I knew that he would never return my affections. But for one blissful night, nothing would matter. For one blissful night he would be mine, not Lily's. Banner by Iriki.
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For years, he lived with the guilt and the misery that her death had brought. But tonight, he would attempt to make peace with her memory... and his. Banner by Iriki ATD.
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Toyota Aygo stars in 'invisible driver' prank
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Filed under: Budget , Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Hatchback , Toyota , Humor We love a good automotive-themed prank. R
Watch the Muppets go for ice cream in a Toyota
February 26, 2014 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Etc. , Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Crossover , Toyota , Humor Do Muppets drive? We're not sure it's necessarily a good idea, but it's been known to happen. Fozzy called his hibernating uncle's Studebaker a bear's "natural habitat," and Doctor Teeth wouldn't get the Electric Mayhem very far without his band's psychedelically painted school bus. But how about Rolf in a 2014 Toyota Highlander ? That's what we got a glimpse of in the run-up to the Super Bowl , and the same combination (plus one Rizzo the Rat) that features in this adorably ordinary video below. Ordinary because it's just a couple of guys going out for an ice cream. Adorable because, well… they're Muppets. See what we mean in the surprisingly entertaining two-minute clip below .
Toyota Tacoma helps stand up to your girlfriend, mimes, magicians and the Grim Reaper
August 27, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Truck , Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Toyota , Humor It takes a lot to get a product noticed in today's fast-paced world, but one avenue that's always seemed to grab the eyeballs of consumers has been humor. Toyota knows this rule well, and has put together a quartet of spots called "Tacoma Wins," in which the midsize pickup's features and specifications best a number of seemingly worthy competitors. Whether it be sobbing girlfriends, a circus magician, a grim reaper or the scariest thing of all, a mime, the Tacoma looks well equipped to deal with it. Take a look below for all four of Toyota's newest spots. Continue reading Toyota Tacoma helps stand up to your girlfriend, mimes, magicians and the Grim Reaper Toyota Tacoma helps stand up to your girlfriend, mimes, magicians and the Grim Reaper originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Meet the Most Elegant Automobile, and it's for sale
June 8, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Coupe , Videos , Toyota , Humor Alright, so maybe "most elegant" is a bit of a stretch, but we feel safe in calling the 1992 Toyota Paseo in the video below an "automobile." High praise, we know. Still, it's clear someone loves the awkward little coupe enough to produce a hilarious video to sell the thing. Henry Floyd worked up a quick parody of the over-the-top luxury car ads we all know and loathe, and while the finished product is a little skimpy on details like price or location, it certainly doesn't hold back on the exposition. Hell, if we didn't already have a parade of horrible ideas floating around our collective driveways, we might even be convinced to give this little heap a new home. You can check out the ad for yourself below , just don't be surprised if you find yourself with a burning desire to own a Paseo. Continue reading Meet the Most Elegant Automobile, and it's for sale Meet the Most Elegant Automobile, and it's for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Russians create Toyota Land Cruiser ice sculpture with full interior
January 24, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: SUV , Etc. , Toyota , Humor , Russia The Toyota Land Cruiser is a pretty hot model around the world. But it took the Russians to make it cool. We have few hard, cold facts and only small slivers of information about these photos, but it seems the icy Toyota was part of the International Snow & Ice Festival in Perm, Russia. Artists took a huge chunk of ice and shaved it down to the temporary art installation you see here. The sub-zero SUV comes complete with a full interior accessed by the (permanently frozen open) driver's side door. The steering wheel and seats look to be upholstered in, well, dirt. With the back seats removed, the frigid four-door is a pretty slick ride in which to chill out. Just a thought, but wouldn't a Toyota Tundra have been more appropriate? See the gallery for more photos.
Toyota GT86 fails moose test in spectacular fashion
October 25, 2012 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Europe , Safety , Videos , Toyota , Humor Much has been made about the Moose Test as of late. The evasive maneuver test popularized by Swedish safety experts is meant to simulate a driver unexpectedly encountering and attempting to avoid one of these majestic furry beasts. The test is performed by executing a split-second emergency lane change to determine if the vehicle can maintain control. The Jeep Grand Cherokee supposedly failed the test recently in Sweden. Then it was alleged that the circumstances may have been rigged. Then it passed the German version of the test. It was all a bit confusing. The makers of this video have apparently had enough of the Moose Test, which is why before you is a screen grab of a mock moose is in the middle of the road. That vehicle looming behind it? It's a Toyota GT86 , overseas twin to America's Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ .
The Incredible Hulk drives… a Toyota Yaris?
December 20, 2011 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Budget , Etc. , Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Toyota , Humor As children of the '80s, we remember Marvel's What The-? series of comic books with fond memories. More recently, it appears the series has migrated to video on YouTube. Either way, playing parodies with Marvel's most beloved characters makes for a romping good time, and Toyota has decided to buddy-up with the comic producer to help sell the Yaris . The first episode of the Marvel/Toyota universe features one Dr. Bruce Banner, also known as The Incredible Hulk. After a brief cameo by Red Hulk, Mr. Banner hooks up with Dr. Strange and the two of them go on a road trip.
AdSpotting: Prius goes funny… At Last
July 23, 2011 by ToyotaBloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hybrid , Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Hatchback , Toyota , Humor Company : Toyota Motor Sales Brand : Toyota Medium : TV Ad Agency : Saatchi and Saatchi Product : Prius Campaign :"What Happens After Practice" What We Like : Going to back when Toyota launched its very amusing campaign for its Sienna " Swagger Wagon " TV ad and Youtube videos, the Japanese automaker has been looking for ways to engage consumers by not taking its very practical models so damn seriously. The Prius is an unabashed market success. It defines the hybrid segment. And it is the market leader in fuel economy. It does everything but run on actual crunchy granola in the gas tank. Prius ads do not need to play up the fact that they are super fuel efficient. Everyone knows. So, as we showed you a few days ago , turning to this approach of having NBA star Steve Nash talk about how driven he is, as if it was a Nike ad, is a creative homerun. His deadpan monologue about how competitive he is, talking about making constant adjustments and improvements to his game, while driving a Prius and finally edging out a grandma for a parking space is a way to stand out from the usual hybrid ad that merely screams the highway fuel economy rating. Gotta love Nash's trash-talk dance at the end too.


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Whenever people talk about locksmiths the first thing that we remember is that these experts can help you if you are locked out of your home. Even though this is the most common service that they are sought for, they also have other services. Here are some of them.
Change locks - If you just transferred into a new house then it is recommended that you replace the locks. The reason for this is that you don't know who else had duplicates of the keys which were used before. Though it is possible to get and install the locks on your own, the familiarity of the majority of shop attendants in hardware stores when it comes to locks and other security systems are much lower than professional locksmiths. To safeguard your loved ones and your valuables in your new property, have a locally professional locksmith give and set up the right locks for you. These professionals are also knowledgeable of the necessary locks so you don't invalidate your insurance policy.
Security improvements - Professional locksmiths could also set up additional security systems including door bolts and electronic access control systems to provide you peace of mind. These upgrades are especially useful in protecting garages, sheds, and other areas where expensive products are kept or when you live in areas where theft is rampant. Improving your house's security system can also help lower insurance premiums and also serve as a deterrent to possible attacks. You can find more about what services do locksmiths offer?, please tap here.
Key cutting - Locksmiths can copy any set of keys and also cut keys to suit any kind of lock you wish. You could duplicate car keys, transponder keys, and keys for security safes. If you need a replacement set of keys, many licensed locksmiths can cut keys in the store or on-site.
Car locksmith - Numerous companies have an auto locksmithing service. If you have left your keys inside your locked car, or if they were stolen, broke or lost, these professionals can help you get into your vehicle. Today's vehicles have quite complex security systems so cutting keys is not enough. In most instances, chips have to be programmed to make certain that motor vehicle works when working with duplicate keys. Professional auto locksmiths have the required equipment to achieve this and are often less expensive than if you would obtain a spare or replacement car key from your dealer. If you are locked out of your vehicle, a professional locksmith could pick the lock. In times when your keys got stuck in ignition or simply won't turn, a locksmith can also be sought to fix the ignition or change it.
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Julphar consolidates Emiratization plan at Tawdheef 2014
The stand of Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries), the UAE leading pharmaceutical company in the MENA region, at Tawdheef 2014 took center stage as a huge number of local youth have turned out to learn more about Julphar and the excellent careers they could build at the UAE first and only pharmaceutical company.
Julphar participated at Tawdheef 2014, which ended yesterday in Abu Dhabi, for the second consecutive year to meet local talent as the company seeks to increase the number of local employees currently forming 10 pc of the total staff employed by the company.
"As a leading UAE company, we are keen to nurture local talent and help young Emiratis build bright careers," said Asma Al Zaabi Julphar.
Liaison Manager, National Force. "Julphar offers an ideal working environment for locals, providing continuous training and knowledge and encouraging innovation and ambition," added Asma.
"Tawdheef 2014 has provided us with the opportunity to meet young and talented Emiratis and encourage them to join Julphar as we continuously seek to increase the number of our local staff," further elaborated Asma.
As part of its Emiratization plan, Julphar Training Center (JTC) launched in 2012 the Sheikh Faisal Leadership Program, specifically designed to grow Emirati leaders to assume managerial positions and take part in the decision making process. The training program seeks to equip local staff with much needed skills for communication, management and leadership, human resources management, finance management, presentation skills, quality and excellence management and English.
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