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In the Blood
F-list actress Gina Carano stars as Ava, a trained fighter with a dark past in the movie In The Blood.
When her new husband (fellow F-lister Cam Gigandet) vanishes during their Caribbean honeymoon, Ava uncovers a violent underworld of conspiracy in the middle of an island paradise. Armed with a deadly set of skills, Ava sets out to discover the truth – and to take down the men she thinks are responsible for his abduction, one by one.
The movie In The Blood gets a very limited theatrical release (second and third run cinemas) the same day that it debuts on Video On Demand.
Film Review: In the Blood
I'll be honest about this film, I am NOT a big action film fan nor do I like ultra-violent films. In the Blood is clearly BOTH of these— especially the latter. The amazing thing is that although the violence made me cringe, it was also a movie that kept me glued to the screen…and my adrenalin pumping!
The film stars Gina Carano and if you've never heard of Miss Carano, I wouldn't be surprised. She's only done a few films, though she is famous…as an MMA and Muay Thai fighter!! And, as you'd expect from a woman with such training, her skills are INSANELY good. Heck, she seems tougher and more capable than all the male action stars of the genre—and she makes it all look so real! By comparison, films by Van Damme and Steven Seagal look like kids' films!!! I also love Carano because although she is pretty, she's NOT the Hollywood type. She has real curves and looks like she's NOT the product of plastic surgery and bulimia!!
The film is set on some fictional Spanish-speaking Caribbean nation or, perhaps, they intend it to be the Dominican Republic (there are three Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean—and it's not Cuba and they said it wasn't Puerto Rico in the movie*)—they never say. Regardless, the place is corrupt…very, very, very corrupt.
It's so corrupt that when an American tourist is kidnapped (or possibly killed), those responsible for it pay EVERYONE to pretend it never happened—even the cops! So, this leaves Ana (Carano) all alone in a hostile country where practically no one seems able or willing to help. The neat thing about the film is that it is wonderful at misdirection. It's a very smart film as again and again I was surprised by who was behind all this and why. And, how it all ends is simply impossible to anticipate**.
Overall, this is a super-high action film with an amazing heroine—one that doesn't stand around waiting to be saved by a man—and I love that. Carano plays the real thing—and action hero in every sense of the word— and a darn scary one!!
So do I recommend the film? Well, I don't know. Its violence level is off the charts and it's certainly NOT a film for the kids, your mother or Father Flannigan! Plus, even if you THINK you like action films, you might just find this one too intense, bloody and violent. Often, Ana kills—much like Sonny Chiba did in his Street Fighter films. But aside from the violence, it's an exceptional film all around. Heck, even NOW after the movie's been over for some time, my heart is STILL pounding… it's that intense and that well made.
*They said the film is NOT set in Puerto Rico and talked about how they can escape to the nearby island of Puerto Rico. But, in reality, the film was actually made in Puerto Rico. I don't know what this will do for tourism!
**If you SERIOUSLY anticipated all the twists, turns and surprises in this film, drop me a line. You are DEFINITELY psychic and I want to talk to you about the Florida Lottery.
In the Blood
Directed by: John Stockwell
Starring: Gina Carano, Cam Gigandet, Danny Trejo, Luis Guzmán, Stephen Lang, Eloise Mumford, Yvette Yates, Hannah Cowley
Screenplay by: James Robert Johnston, Bennett Yellin
Production Design by: Monica Monserrate
Cinematography by: Pedro Juan López
Film Editing by: Lucas Eskin, Doug Walker
Costume Design by: Milagros Núñez
Set Decoration by: Carmen Marie Colon Mejia
Music by: Paul Haslinger
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence and language.
Studio: Anchor Bay Films
Release Date: April 4, 2014


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Last week my running schedule was destroyed. I ran once and it was an easy 3.5 miler.
I tell you this because I get questions about how hard, how long, how far runners should be pushing themselves at this point in training. What I rarely get is an email that asks when it's OK to take a break.
Let me backtrack a bit. The week before last my long run was a 9-miler. I haven't had a break in training in some time. In fact, I think I have been over-training because I have been feeling sluggish no matter how much I'm rested or no matter how good my nutrition. Dr. Husband thinks the diagnosis is low Vitamin D. (for new readers: Dr. Husband is not an actual doctor, but he is my husband)
So the week before my destroyed week was a great training week with lots of miles, albeit sluggish miles.
Enter last week. I knew we'd be headed out of town and that my schedule would take a hit, so I went with it. I ran Monday, lifted Tuesday, mowed the yard with a stubborn self-propelled mower that refused to propel itself, and then called it a week.
I didn't even feel guilty. Matter of fact, I felt great.
Cut to Monday of this week and my next scheduled run: I ran that badboy and posted a unexpected fast time. The break did me good. Didn't hurt my training at all. In fact, I'll say it was exactly what my body needed: a well-deserved rest. Today's run was still a hair sluggy, but I have bowed to Dr. Husband and have started a Vitamin D regimen. I'll keep you posted on the outcome.
The takeaway is this: if you are feeling worn down, while doing everything else right, take a break. Take it and enjoy it. Dare I say, take it and toast it with a great glass of wine or an umbrelly drink of your choice. (or perhaps with an In-N-Out Double Double Animal Style, well-done fries and a chocolate shake, like I did) It may be just what your body needs to recover in order to achieve the longer runs as we get deeper into out training schedules.
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Laboratory Animal Veterinary Association (formerly BLAVA)
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The pupils attended the school in 1957-58 in its opening year. Pat, who said the former pupils are now aged 70, can just turn up on the evening which starts at 7pm.
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Men's Golf Earns GCAA All-Academic Team Honors
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MILWAUKEE - The Marquette University men's golf team has earned All-Academic Team honors, presented by Farmers Insurance, for the 2011-12 academic year the Golf Coaches Association of American announced today. Marquette was one of 68 NCAA Division I programs recognized and just one of five schools from the BIG EAST Conference to receive the award.
"I am very proud of our team's achievements in the classroom," said Marquette men's golf head coach Steve Bailey. "This award is also attributable to our academic services team and the resources Marquette University provides to assist our team in balancing academics and athletics."
The Golden Eagles posted a team grade point average of 3.15 during the 2011-12 school year. Only teams that achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher garner recognition from the GCAA. The last time MU earned the award was in 2008-09.
It was also recently announced that five Marquette golfers - Matt Haase, Will Joiner, Corey Konieczki, Ryan Prickette, Austin Wilson - have earned a spot on the 2011-12 BIG EAST All-Academic Team.
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A typical night for Shoshanna G. involves a lot of tossing and turning, a lot of staring at nothing and, much to her chagrin, very little sleeping.
"It feels like hours. … I lay there and I lay there," Says the 39-year-old school teacher from Brooklyn, NY.
Like 35 million other Americans, Shoshanna suffers from insomnia. It's a problem that goes well beyond the bedroom.
"I'm in a meeting and I can't finish the thought because my brain is shut down," Shoshanna said.
Shoshanna said she has tried taking vitamins, going to bed earlier, exercising and even taking sleeping pills but nothing has worked.
Getting the proper amount of sleep can affect the rest of your life because sleep could be connected to other activities neurologically.
"It's likely that there's some areas of the brain that are more activated and these areas might correlate to those complaints that someone with insomnia might have," said sleep expert Claudia Toth of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine department at Sleep Health Centers in Weymouth, Mass.
Medicine, it turns out, isn't necessarily the answer for insomnia, the most common sleeping disorder, Toth said.
"You don't need to take medicine to deal with insomnia," she said. "In the long run, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tends to be a more effective approach."
Cognitive behavioral therapy retrains your brain in order to change your behavior.
It's a therapy that Leah S. said worked wonders for her. Leah said she had been suffering with sleep problems off and on for over two years before she started CBT about three months ago.
"It was pretty clear from the outset that I was going to bed way too early," Leah said. "I was spending all this time in bed where I wasn't sleeping."
Using sleep restriction and stimulus control, Leah said her sleep has now become "stable."
"You know, I still have the occasional not-so-great night, but I sleep pretty much– I have a very regular sleep pattern now," she said. "One of the best things about it is I just don't worry about sleep as much… I really just have less anxiety and I think it frees my mind to do other things."
Elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are several parts to cognitive behavioral sleep therapy.
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This technique involves getting rid of negative thoughts about sleeping or any worries that keep you awake at night, the Mayo Clinic said.
Sleep Restriction
"The sleep-restriction technique basically involves someone limiting time in bed closer to the amount of time that they estimate they're actually sleeping". "After getting into bed, we'll have you get up and out of bed in about 15 minutes if you feel like you're not sleepy. Move into another room, do puzzles, listen to music. I want you to wait until you get drowsy, no matter how long it takes. We want to help you build your hunger for sleep. … Avoid all activities other than sleep in bed."
Another very important part of the therapy is making sure you wake up at the same time every day. "Initially you may get less sleep, but setting your alarm for the same time every day will help ensure you are tired at night".
Remain Passively Awake
It may sound counter-intuitive, but the Mayo Clinic suggests you can alleviate anxiety about not sleeping by simply not making any effort to fall asleep.
Stimulus Control
The stimulus control method helps you control what your bed means to you and can help you get rid of any negative associations you may have with it. Use the bed only for sleeping and intimacy and ditch the television, reading, talking on the phone and other distractions.
Sleep Hygiene
This part of the therapy involves tempering or eliminating lifestyle habits that could interfere with sleep like smoking or drinking too much coffee or alcohol. It also involves a winding down period for an hour or two before bed.
Americans spend an estimated $2 billion every year on sleeping pills. But there are cheaper, more effective ways to combat the problem.
Get a bedtime routine. They're not just for kids. Parents too can benefit from the routine, essentially warning your body it's almost time for sleep.
Make sure the room is quiet and dark. Use eye shades if your room gets a lot of light.
Think positively. Saying things like, "I'm never going to fall asleep" can actually affect your ability to do just that. Don't think self-defeating thoughts when you hit the sack. Keep it positive.
Cover your clock. Most people when they wake at night immediately look at the clock. Bad idea. Cover the clock or get it out of the bedroom.
Don't hang out in bed. If you're not sleeping or being intimate, don't just lie around in bed.
Wake up the same time every day, even on the weekends. It may feel good to sleep in on the weekends after a week of hard work, but sleeping in on Saturday or Sunday morning is setting yourself up for trouble on Sunday night.
Relaxation Response
Try relaxation exercise No. 1: Progressive muscle relaxation. This method is based on the theory that an individual can learn to relax one muscle at a time until the entire body is relaxed. Beginning with the muscles in the face, the muscles are contracted gently for one or two seconds and then relaxed.
This is repeated several times and then the same technique is used for other muscle groups, usually in the following sequence: jaw and neck, upper arms, lower arms, fingers, chest, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, calves and feet. The cycle is repeated for approximately 45 minutes.
Try relaxation exercise No. 2: Relaxation response. This technique begins by lying or sitting comfortably with eyes closed. Allow relaxation to spread throughout the body. Establish a relaxed, abdominal breathing pattern and redirect thoughts away from everyday thoughts and toward a neutral mental focus device such as a peaceful word or image.
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What does FN mean in Law & Legal?
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Monday, March 2, 2015
The Whole Foods Movement and the Developing World
All it took was a trip to the farm to put me off of raw milk forever.
I was a chaperone for Lily's kindergarten field trip. We were visiting the farm of a good friend, who I know personally. One of his farm hands was showing the kids how to milk a cow.
He washed his hands meticulously. He washed the cow's udders meticulously. The kids all gathered around and watched in awe as the milk streamed into the bucket.
All was well and good and happy until the cow began to pee. This wasn't a little pleasant tinkle...it was a waterfall of pee.
The children shrieked. I shrieked. The farm hand, experienced in these things, instantaneously yanked the bucket of milk away. Even still, when they poured the milk into a pot and boiled it, I found myself thanking God for Louis Pasteur.
Like many American moms, up until this point, I was enamored by the idea of raw milk. I had read numerous articles expounding it's merits. Great for your teeth! Great for your digestive system! Practically a miracle food!
I knew, that if I wanted to, I could find raw milk in Tanzania. People own cows everywhere. But I was reluctant, not knowing how sanitary it would be. My trip to the farm proved to me that even in cases where meticulous precautions were taken, it would be practically impossible to keep the milk totally clean. Since I don't know of any small-time farmer who uses a milking machine, there is now no way I will drink raw milk in Tanzania. I don't care how nutritious it is.
I love cooking. I love learning. I have jumped on the bandwagon with millions of American moms who are changing the way that we look at nutrition. I purchased, and often consult, Nourishing Traditions. When we were in the States, I shopped at Trader Joe's and looked for organic products. I make kefir everyday. I ferment my own pickles.
And yet, I find myself unable to resolve the dichotomy between the two lives I live.
I remember when our gardener first told me that he wanted to grow tomatoes. I gave him my full blessing. He put in about 25 plants, and after a few weeks, pulled off buckets of gleaming fruit. I was excited! That is, until I cut into one. Full of worms. Next one? Full of worms.
Every single tomato was full of worms. The entire crop had to be thrown out. He tried again. This time, he came back with a sprayer full of pesticide. The tomatoes turned out beautiful.
Up until that point, I had naively thought that food in Tanzania was grown organically. I knew that most fruit and vegetables sold on the side of the road came from small, home-grown farms, so I figured that it was all natural. After all, it has got to be only the Developed World that is ruining everything with their chemicals, right?
Now, I have a pretty good way to figure out if something in Tanzania is organic. If its got bugs in it, it's probably organic. If it doesn't, pesticides were probably involved. When I bring home dried beans or rice, I automatically put them in the freezer for 24 hours. If I don't, within a week, things will be hatching. If there's a worm in my broccoli, there's a good chance it's organic.
So that's my choice: Pesticides? Or bugs?
This is my struggle.
Since I belong to the Developed World, I like the idea of organic food, raw milk, and clean meat. I can see why GMO food is not great for our society. I get why small, local farms are healthier.
But I live in the Developing World. Over here, pesticides keep people from starving. Pasteurization saves lives. And honestly, I wouldn't be too sad if Tanzania had more mega-farms that could feed more people more cheaply.
Sometimes, I wonder if Americans forget that we used to be a Developing Country. I wonder how many Americans realize that DDT is what eliminated malaria from the United States. Yet then the Developed World banned its use, and now millions of Africans still die from malaria every year. I think of the story in On the Banks of Plum Creek, when swarms of grasshoppers regularly decimated thousands of acres of American crops. Yet that doesn't happen any more. Why? Pesticides.
I can't seem to resolve this tension. I want to be into organic food, but I wonder if it's realistic. Can we really feed the world on organic food? On grass-fed, free-range meat? I read once that part of the reason organic food is so expensive is because so much of it has to be thrown away. Should we be okay with that?
I am not asking these questions rhetorically. I really want to know. I have friends who know a whole lot more about this stuff than me. I would love a sane, rational discussion, and I would invite you to weigh in.
Let's assume, in this discussion, that organic, grass-fed, free-range, antibiotic-free, non-pasteurized, non-homogenized, non-GMO food really is healthier. My question is: Is it realistic?
In this fallen world where perfect health is an illusion, can we feed 7 billion people this way? Or do we just have to admit that healthy food is only for the wealthy, elite, upper class of the world, and everybody else has to deal with GMO's?
I want there to be a solution. I want to be able to say that I am pro-organic, and not just for my own (wealthy) family, but for every family.
So tell me. What do you think?
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Find a short name you like and then either add a letter onto the front or swap the first letter to make up a new one that rhymes with the original name.
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The Ravens have rolled up their sleeves and addressed multiple offensive issues this season.
The Ravens were criticized for not running enough, then pounded the ball against the Browns. The offense had started slow, then scored its first opening-drive touchdown Sunday. It had fizzled late on the road, yet finished strong in Cleveland.
Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron has the next item on the docket: third downs.
"Major. It's our No. 1 critical issue that we need to continue to work on," Cameron said.
Last year, the Ravens ranked seventh in the NFL in third-down conversion percentage (42.4). They've flipped to the other end of the rankings this year.
The Ravens now rank 22nd in the NFL in third-down conversion percentage (35.4), converting on 34 of 96 opportunities. Baltimore went 4-for-15 on third down in Cleveland, which contributed to seven straight punts and six three-and-outs. It was also 4-for-15 in Houston, before the bye.
Cameron said there isn't a single factor leading to the failed conversions.
"Maybe we need a little better protection one week," he said. "The next week maybe we need a little more separation. Again, uncharacteristically, maybe one week we won't catch the ball as well. So, it's one thing here and there."
Playing better on the road, having confidence to throw into tight windows and staying out of third-and-long situations are key factors to improving, according to Cameron.
The Ravens offense has generally not performed well on the road, and third downs have been a distinct contributor to those road woes. The Ravens are 15-for-56 (26.7 percent) on third downs away from home.
"When you leave yourselves at third-and-long and those guys have a lot of momentum, they are feeling good about themselves, the crowd is into it, it becomes tough to convert," Flacco said.
Difficult situations such as those require difficult throws, often in the face of pressure from the defense. That's an area where Flacco could use improvement.
Flacco's completion percentage, which Head Coach John Harbaugh said is lower than he wants at 59.8, drops to 53.8 on third down. The Ravens have also had troubles in pass protection on third down, so that affects Flacco's timing.
What the Ravens need is more confidence that they're going to move the chains, Cameron said.
"The bottom line is the [throwing] windows are going to be tight," Cameron said. "So your ability to just have the confidence to throw the ball in there and have guys make catches for you is everything. We all see the same games on TV. There are not a lot of guys running around just wide open on third down. So, confidence then takes on an added dimension on third down."
The issue in Cleveland was that the Ravens got into too many third-and-longs.
During their stretch of seven straight series without a first down, they were in third-and-10 or longer five times. The other two were a third-and-9 and a third-and-5 that began the drought.
"We've got to be better on first and second down," tight end
But stats show that hasn't been the Ravens' problem for the majority of the year.
Instead, Baltimore has been worst in third-and-2 or third-and-3 situations. They're actually fifth-best in the league in third-and-1, but tied for worst in the NFL (with Oakland) in third-and-2 or 3. Cameron said that simply requires better execution.
Overall, it's a problem that Cameron said needs to be corrected now or it could be what knocks Baltimore out of the playoff chase down the stretch.
"We don't get that solved," Cameron said, "we're going home early."


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This May the American Cancer Society is turning 100 years old. It's marking the occasion by celebrating the many successes the organization has contributed to in the fight against cancer during the last century.
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A MEMBER of socialist republican group Eirigi was one of three people who walked free from the Special Criminal Court today, after being granted bail.
Prominent Eirigi member Ursula Shannon (29), of Inglewood Crescent, Clonsilla, is charged with possession of two handguns and 32 rounds of ammunition at Tullybeg, Rahan, Co Offaly on November 27th, 2012.
The Trinity College graduate's co-accused, John Troy (33) John McGreal (36) and Colin Brady (23) were also granted bail. Mr Brady of Ashgrove, Baskin Lane, Kinsealy did not take up his bail.
The charges against the four include the unlawful possession of one 9mm parabellum calibre Taurus PT92 semi-automatic pistol, one magazine suitable for use with the Taurus PT92 pistol, one 9mm parabellum calibre Walther P5 semi-automatic pistol and one ZGJY branded combined stun gun and flashlight.
The four are also charged with the possession of 25 rounds of 9mm ammunition and 7 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Mr McGreal, of Thornchase, Palmer Road, Rush, and Mr Troy, of Dunard Avenue, Cabra, are additionally charged with membership of an unlawful organisation within the state styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh na hEireann, otherwise the IRA on the same date.
Ms Shannon, along with Mr Troy and Mr McGreal, signed €100 bail bonds on independent sureties of €20,000 each yesterday, along with a number of other conditions.
These included signing on daily at their local garda stations, surrendering their passports, not going to Co Offaly, not associating with their co-accused, not associating with any person convicted or charged with a scheduled offence, not leaving the jurisdiction, not contacting any proposed prosecution witnesses, keeping their mobile phones on at all times, and being of good behaviour and keeping the peace.
They also agreed to individual curfews: 11pm to 5.30am in Mr Troy's case, 12am to 6pm in Mr McGreal's, and 11pm to 7am in Ms Shannon's.
Presiding judge Mr Justice Paul Butler, sitting with Judge Margaret Heneghan and Judge William Hamill, granted bail to Mr Brady on similar conditions.
The court previously heard that Ms Shannon and Mr McGreal were arrested two days after the alleged offence on Kilbride Street, Tullamore, Co Offaly, while Mr Troy and Mr Brady were arrested on College Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
None of the accused made any reply either upon arrest or when the charges were put to them.
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We just returned from the islands last night and did some spectacular things in Hilo. We were able to visit a small village (Kalapana) where until 1990 was a nice quiet beachfront community that only the locals knew about. Now, what used to be the bay is now one big lava flow. We were able to hike (walk) to where the new black sand beach is forming. One of the former homes that used to be beachfront is now at least 200 yds from the ocean. It was weird to walk where there used to be ocean!! There was also a neat little story board that had pictures before, after & during the flow. Pretty impressive.
We also went down a new road that just opened in September, then closed 2 weeks later (due to lava activity), and has now reopened. The road will take you over some of the newest lava flow to where you can park your car and hike (walk) to within about 1/4 mile from where the lava is flowing into the ocean. (They have security to make sure you don't go any closer, due to the fact that in the 90s several people were killed and more were injured when they got too close and the "bench" that they were standing on collapsed and went into the ocean).
Some days you can see a waterfall of lava flowing, and others you can just see the steam to where the lava is trickling into the ocean. The day we were there, it was mostly trickling into the water with the occasional larger flows. Even then, it was unbelievable!!!!! This is where you can hike to around 7 miles from the park to see. I would have to say it was much easier driving most of the way!! We were also able to experience the lava flow from the ship at night. It was very exciting to see the glowing red coming down the volcano and spilling into the ocean!
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The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1985 Christmas television special produced in stop motion animation by Rankin/Bass. It is based on The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, a 1902 children\'s book by L. Frank Baum.
The Rankin-Bass production, which spells the title with an ampersand, truncates much of the story (it ran in a one-hour time slot) and simplifies some of the motivations, but its major alterations from the book are setting up the hearing over the Mantle of Immortality as a frame story explaining just why Claus (J. D. Roth/Earl Hammond) deserves the mantle, although there is an edit that makes it difficult to realize that the scene in which Ak (Alfred Drake) calls the council when first finding the infant in the woods does not occur in the same time period as the main story. In addition, Shiegra accompanies Claus to the Laughing Valley, in which, unlike the book, it is always Winter. A similar compromise toward popular culture is Claus\'s now eight reindeer, albeit unnamed. Peter Knook, a rather crusty but amiable fellow, replaces most of the other Knooks, save the Protector (King) and two strangers, and declares \"only on Christmas Eve\" for the reindeer without any argument or explanation. One important new character, Tingler, a Sound Imp (Robert McFadden) also accompanies Claus and gives him someone to talk to.
When the show premiered, the book was not as easily available, and many Oz fans who only knew of the book were surprised to discover that Tingler was not one of Baum\'s creations, so true was the character to the author\'s spirit. Earle Hyman portrayed the King of the Awgwas, and Leslie Miller played Necile. Most of the other voices were performed by Peter Newman and Lynne Lipton. Larry Kenney was the Commander of the Wind Demons, who initially served as a devil\'s advocate to Ak at the fateful hearing, but soon became the Immortal most approving of giving the Mantle to Claus. Most of the Immortals\' titles were changed to alleviate them all being kings and queens.
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She said: "The Liverpool Empire is one of the best and most prestigious venues in the country and I can't wait to play the Fairy Godmother there. First Family Entertainment is renowned for their incredibly lavish productions and Cinderella will be the perfect way to celebrate the festive season."
Liverpool's very own Cinderella, former Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon, is returning to her native city to play the lead role. Of course, Cinderella wouldn't be the same without those Ugly Sisters so, donning the frocks and the lippy are Radio City's Pete Price and local actress Pauline Daniels and many performances will get an extra festive treat when Tayleur & Elliot, local dance finalists from the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance, will make a special appearance. Dates will be confirmed soon!
Featuring all the traditional panto fun – oh yes it will – with real Shetland ponies, a carriage load of laughs and magic for all ages.
Andrew Rawlinson (General Manager, Empire Theatre) said: "We are absolutely thrilled that pantomime is returning to the Empire. The people of Liverpool wanted a number one panto in their number one theatre and that's what we've done. They wanted a high quality show at good affordable prices, and again we listened. The Empire is renowned for bringing the very best in entertainment to this culturally vibrant city, and Cinderella will be no exception. Only the very best for the very best."
Cinderella runs at the Liverpool Empire from 14 December 2012 - 6 January 2013.
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Earl Clark a free agent after the season
With his breakout season, Lakers forward Earl Clark faces an unexpected reality.
Once he becomes an unrestricted free agent in July, he'll likely have some interest. What does he think about his future?
"It's not like I'm this big free agent where I'll be at SportsCenter and people are asking me where I'm going," said Clark, who's making $1.2 million this season. "I'm focusing on the game and trying to continue to play well."
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Someone with cap space will snatch him away. He's earned himself some cushion.
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Hope Cuban takes him. Someone will offer 3-5mil a year + for 2-3 year contract.
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Yup, the Lakers will have to replace him with another guy on a rookie contract. The new CBA kicks in next year and the Lakers have too much payroll. They aren't going to be able to keep the guys who have earned themselves more money. There's definitely going to be another guy like Sacre on the team who doesn't really deserve to be there but because of the cap there will be a spot for them.
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Unless of course we lose Pau for some cap relief, and picks. I still think he can reel in a good future for the team. He's not completely done.
Then maybe we can keep Earl Clark for Midlevel money.
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I don't believe Pau is completely done either. I think he's still one of the NBA's better big men. I just don't think Clark is worth 5 million per season right now. Even without Pau's contract the Lakers would be well over the cap, aren't they?
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Yeah but its a start I suppose. its 1.5 dollars for every dollar over the cap. So his big salary gone would somewhat create a relief. But yes, it wouldn't completely solve our financial problems.
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I do believe they are actively shopping him. You don't pay someone 19 million to come off the bench. I just don't see what team could use him. Everybody keeps mentioning Detroit, because they see all that cap space they have. They must have never watched a game though, because they have a guy named Greg Monroe who's game is a lot like Pau's, who's on a much smaller contract, and who's still very young. They also have Drummond so I don't see how Pau fits in there.
Toronto isn't a landing spot anymore. They just took on that contract of Gay's so I don't see how they would pull off another deal.
Houston has always been in the rumors, although they don't seem interested.
So, I'm certain the Lakers would love to get some young pieces in place of him. I just don't know how it can happen anymore. David Stern really messed the Lakers up with that Chris Paul trade.
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He sure did. I never had a complaint of him until he vetoed that trade, and as hard as you might not believe me, it has nothing to do with the fact that I am a laker fan that got upset we didn't receive CP3. It really just in fact, messed this team up. Im sure he's up there on his pedastol (dont know how to spell that) drinking champagne, and laughing with his other corporates.
Chris Paul was the best thing that would have made Mitch Kuptchak the official God GM of life, and would have redeemed Jim Buss' stint as laker CEO, but hey its all what-ifs now isnt it?
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I would love to agree with you guys, especially because I hate Stern......but Jimmy hired 2 really horrible coaches and I really don't think it would've worked......even with CP3.....I mean have you ever in your life seen a team this bad with this much talent? This is more talent than Phil, Sloan or Pop ever had.....and we can't even whiff .500 :banghead:
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The coaches would've made it difficult anyway around it. I agree there. I think if the Lakers would've landed CP3, they still would've landed Howard. They would still have an improved Artest. We wouldn't be worrying about how to move Pau right now. We wouldn't need Kobe to be the playmaker. Not to mention all the people's feelings that got hurt with that trade too.... Looking back on things, that was really the beginning of the end.
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the pau for lowry/martin/scola and 21st rounder sounds about fantasy now???
we wouldnt have had to take old deteriorating nash...and pay him 27/3yrs
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let the topic/thread be about anything....anything in the world ....i think it comes down to lakers hiring 2 pathetic coaches in a row...
freaking these coaches are reason for Sandy too eh?
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I'd say so. Honestly, if you don't put a large blame on the coaching then there's just something wrong. It's a big reason the Knicks have been good this year....
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I thought the topic is about about earl clark making some money...
how the heck did it get derailed to coaches?
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And this new Pokemon...... Ugh it's really frustrating!
I bet it's just a boring early-game thing :/
To the above: It's got the colours, I admit. But appearance, it just looks so Flying-Type to me. But everyone sees different.
And this new Pokemon...... Ugh it's really frustrating!
I bet it's just a boring early-game thing :/
To the above: It's got the colours, I admit. But appearance, it just looks so Flying-Type to me. But everyone sees different.
I think any new information about anything is a big deal because it's just been so long. Yeah lets not get into the light type stuff again please
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yeah and if it's the regional bug i will be pretty excited
i hope they are as good as last gens bugs
The dragon thing can't be completely Ruled out, because just like normal Type, there isn't anything significant that all pokemon of that type have in common in terms of how they look. I guess they probably All kind of have wings In Their final form, except with kingdra only having one. Sylveon still doesnt fit as a name though, with it being a fairy.
The color scheme, the unknown move in the trailer, the fangs (that only Umbreon has as well), and the "Special-Type" theme are what lead me to believe it's a Dragon type.
But, I can't convince everybody. I just don't like the idea of Sylveon being Normal or Flying....
I really can't see Sylveon being Dragon-type. The only thing that's universal between dragons (IRL and in the games to a lesser extent) is that they're reptilian. Sylveon doesn't look at all reptilian.
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Oh good lord!
Not sylveons type again....
I'm not even getting into it at this point
Everyone will have their own views and opinions
Can we just leave as what ever anyone thinks is okay?
As for what to be revealed on saterday the 6th
I think it won't be a regional, it will be either the zoroark of this gen
Or simply a very marketable pokemon
Or if the game has a nice new feature it could be the pokemon associated
Along with some info, something like Musharna and dream world
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You can see Sylveon's streamers/ribbons/whatever flowing in the wind in the trailer, that seems like good evidence of having a connection to wind IMO.
And yeah, we really don't have much else to speculate on besides Sylveon. At least we'll be getting something new next week.
Anyway, based on the Pokemon we've seen in the trailers, what would your teams look like?
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James Harden gets triple-double as Rockets beat BobcatsPosted by Inside Hoops
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James Harden never had a game like this, and he never saw a player hurt the way Charlotte's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was on Saturday night.
Harden had 21 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double in the Rockets' 109-95 win over the Bobcats on Saturday night.
The Rockets broke open a close game in the fourth quarter, after Kidd-Gilchrist collided with teammate Jeff Taylor and left the court on a stretcher. Kidd-Gilchrist, the second overall pick in last year's draft out of Kentucky, was fitted with a neck brace and taken to the hospital for X-rays.
The team said late Saturday night that Kidd-Gilchrist would be hospitalized overnight with a concussion. The X-rays and a CT scan were negative, the Bobcats said…
Chandler Parsons and Patrick Patterson scored 24 points apiece for the Rockets. Patterson hit 10 of 12 shots and scored 14 points in the final quarter to help Houston finally pull away…
Houston had 16 assists on 24 first-half field goals and led 62-51 at the break…
Sessions scored at least 20 points for the fourth time in five games. … Rockets F Carlos Delfino strained his right elbow in the second quarter and did not return to the game. … The Rockets have scored at least 60 points in 18 first halves this season. … Asik had 19 points and 15 rebounds for Houston.
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Arthur McFalls b. 1751 - Wife was scalped
To all the researchers of Arthur McFalls b. May 22, 1751, there has been a lot of discussion back and forth abouit the idea that Arthur's wife had been scalped.Many had dismissed this idea.The following is an item that may change a lot of minds.
From:Documenting the American South"
Colonial and State Records of North Carolina
Address by Alphonso Calhoun Avery concerning the history of Burke County (Extract)
Avery, Aphonso Calhoun, 1835-1913
The wife of a man named McFalls, who lived in the North or Turkey Cove, was also scalped and terribly disfigured, but recovered to find herself disowned and deserted by her unfeeling husband because her beauty had been marred by the terrible wounds.This same man McFalls was a Tory, and when captured at King's Mouintain was led up to a tree with a rope around his neck, but was released at the earnest request of one of the McDowell's men who promised to be responsible for his good behavior thereafter, on taking the oath of allegiance to the colonial government.
This Arthur is the probable father of Arthur b. 1780 who had a daughter Margaret.Margaret married Hiram Ross.This is my connection.
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We have been to Costa Maya 5 or 6 times and returned in March for our first visit post-Dean. Basically, it is unchanged. While the beach village of Majhual was swept off the map,, it has been rebuilt. The services are the same - friendly, cheap beer and food, cheap massages, etc. Only difference is that all the restaurant/bars have been moved off the beach and across the street so there is more beach area. Each bar its own little piece of beach and waiters who keep an eye on you and bring you beverages and food.
I like it much more than Grand Cayman, but I'm very glad to have experienced Grand Cayman several times. Previous poster is right about Cayman - expensive, elegant, beautiful, fabulous snorkelling, sting rays and all the opportunity to send your boss a postcard from Hell saying "having a wonderful time wish you were here"
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When you mention the word "Colostomy" to someone the first thing that immediately comes to mind is the dreaded ostomy bags. As I've already mentioned there are dozens, if not hundreds, of different appliances available to Colostomists now.
Although the first few bags you wear will be monsters as far as size goes you will soon be able to pick and choose to your own requirements, and there are numerous different sizes available for different occasions.
With continuing research todays pouches are close to miraculous compared to twenty five years ago. These days the bags are rustle free, can be opaque or clear, and most closed pouches are now fitted with integral filters which not only let out any passed wind but help retain any smell that may be around.
The adhesives used now are far more hypo-allergenic and skin friendly. As little as twenty five years ago most adhesives were made from rubber, a product that was about as hypo-allergenic as hot tar. Constant application and removal lead to skin ulcers and quite nasty rashes. When this occurred patients were admitted into hospital to have the area treated, this was necessary as no appliance was to be worn at the time for many days.
There are two main pouch systems available for you to try, and all bags revolve around this. One piece or two piece? That is the question.
A one piece bag has the adhesive built onto the back of the product. To use you simply cut the base to size and stick around the Stoma. Once the bag is full you have to peel away the bag, clean around the stoma and apply a fresh appliance. Over the course of the day you could end up changing bags three times. There are two ways over this hassle.
Firstly you could try a drainable bag. This sticks on the same way but because you are able to unclip the end and drain the contents the bag itself can stay in place for up to five days, although most glues are tested to seven days. This sounds ideal but you will be unable to clean the Stoma until the bag is removed.
Secondly you could try a two piece system. In this case the adhesive on the bag is replaced by a plastic clip, this in turn clips onto a flange (a base plate). The flange sticks to the skin, again for up to five to seven days, and used appliances simply clip on and off.
Because the bag is no longer stuck to the skin, the chances of rashes and sores from constant removal of bags is reduced to one removal every few days. The other main advantage of this over the drainable one piece bag is that you have access to the Stoma to clean it regularly, and being able to give it a wipe at every change of appliance cuts down on the amount of cleaning necessary when you do eventually remove the flange. Think of it as a saucepan after you've heated up a tin of baked beans. If you wash the pan straight away it is easy to clean, if you leave it on the draining board for days on end the task becomes much more labourous!
As your stoma starts to shrink after the operation, you'll be cutting less and less out of the bases. After about six months your Stoma will be at it's constant size and shape. Once this happens you'll be able to send a template of your stoma size to your bag supplier and they will cut all the flanges for you (this applies to flanges only, they will not do this for one piece systems).
Immediately after your operation your Stoma will be quite erratic. It can work a number of times each day at different times each day. In the early days it will be impossible for you to anticipate the time when the bowels will work. This is simply because the bowel has been handled and the routine upset. As the stoma heals you'll notice that it starts to work at a certain part of the day. This may take months, or a few weeks, it is up to your own system. Once the routine is back in place you'll be able to gain extra confidence by using various size bags during the day. In my case the Stoma starts to work usually just before I get up in the morning and are finished by ten o'clock. When I go to bed I put on a standard size bag and forget about it until lunchtime next day. By that time the bowels have emptied so there is no need for me to wear a huge monstrosity of a bag, I slip on a small sports pouch which are a third of the size. I find it gives me more confidence to go out as they are so small you might as well not be wearing one, however there is room in it should there be any last dribbles during the day. As time goes by you'll develop your own routines.
The various types of bags are illustrated over the page to give you an idea what is available. Most companies products are similar to each other although there can be big differences in the sizes of some bags.
Unfortunately you cannot mix and match bags and flanges from different companies. They all have different fittings and only their bags will fit. That is a bit of a shame really as you may like a certain flange but find the bags themselves to be no good for your needs. At the end of the day you'll find a brand to settle with and will probably use them all the time.
Just because you have a Colostomy though do not be lead to believe that you will always have to wear a bag. Even if you have had a permanent stoma you could well get away without using a bag.
There are two ways to do this. In either case discuss it thoroughly with your Stoma Nurse before you attempt it.
Firstly, you could irrigate. This is a lengthy process that can take up to and hour every two to three days. Basically it is like a self administered enema that flushes the bowel totally clean. Once this is done you need only cap the stoma off to prevent any damage and forget about it for the next few days. This can be useful if you are travelling long distances or going away for the weekend and don't want to be bothered with the routine of appliance changing and stoma cleaning in unfamiliar circumstances. The Stoma Nurse will probably ask you to check with your surgeon before starting this, to be sure that your condition does not prohibit this.
Secondly, a company called Coloplast have developed a stoma plug. This is very similar to a tampon when in use and looks like one only smaller and with a plastic cap at the base. It is a very simple idea really. After the bowel has worked it's main motion of the day you remove the bag and insert a plug into the stoma. This will then expand to block the stoma and prevent any further stool from being passed. This plug can be worn for up to eight hours and is ideal for people who wish to go to work or school and not have to worry about having to change their bag during the day.
It is a two piece system, once the base flange is applied the plug is carefully slid into the stoma and clipped into place on the flange. Once inserted the plug may at some point feel like it is dropping out but it isn't. A word of warning though, once the plug is inserted and clipped into place do not try to prise the cap off to see if the plug has expanded, this will dislodge the plug and it will not block as successfully.
The plugs are available in two different lengths. 35mm and 45mm. The size that is best for you is determined by your height and weight, your Stoma Nurse will have the chart and a demonstration kit to explain how everything works.
As with Irrigation it is necessary to check with your Surgeon that you can use this system before you try it. If you suffered from an inflammatory bowel condition then this system is not recommended.
With the developments that have been made towards colostomy appliances no one will be aware that you are wearing one. All todays equipment is very discreet. If you are worried about the bag security then you will be able to order either a belt, corset or pantie-girdle which you wear over your pouch so that in the highly unlikely event the bag does lose it's grip on your skin it will not fall onto the floor in sight of everyone. These are available on prescription too and your Stoma Nurse will gladly give you the details. Wearing one of these items will give you that little extra bit of self-confidence.
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Spring 2013 tennis fashion preview from Lija.
Lija's up-coming spring 2013 tennis line will release in three groups. Vivid on January 15, Reflex, February 15 and Tranquil, April 1. I can't wait.
The four shots here are from all three groups. Hover over each image for group and style.
The new collection plays with a springy palette of energetic solids, changing textures, new silhouettes, fabrics, straps, drape and back detail in whimsical ways. Some outfits incorporate compression, others are body skimming or totally relaxed.
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Check out the bustle on the back of the deuce skort left. Love it. This outfit is actually two pieces. With the Infinity Tank, also in tranquil (blue), this set is a good mix of fierce and foxy.
Inset below is a wrap tennis dress (it's a mock wrap). Diane Von Furstenberg took the lead with this flattering silhouette years ago. This version, cut for movement will give you a nice waistline while you carve up the court.
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Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 10, 2014
Conscious Capitalism, Inc. CEO Doug Rauch announced that Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever and John Mackey, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market will join previously announced presenters Steve Ells, CEO of Chipotle and Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store as keynoters for the 8th Annual Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit October 7 – 9, 2014 at The Lost Pines Resort outside Austin, Texas.
"Paul Polman and Unilever are changing the way people think about big business," Rauch remarked, "as they demonstrate that business can serve society in profound ways, while continuing to grow and flourish financially. We are delighted that Paul will share his inspiring experience and insights with the Conscious Capitalism CEO community at this year's Summit."
Rauch continued, "John Mackey is unquestionably a prime activator of the Conscious Capitalism movement. We are thrilled that John has returned from his marathon travels over the past year, speaking to tens of thousands of people throughout the world about Conscious Capitalism, and will share his latest insights into the frontiers of Conscious Leadership."
The Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit is a 48-hour event – convening from lunch on Tuesday, October 7th through lunch on Thursday, October 9th. The program includes keynote presentations from inspiring CEOs and thought leaders, breakout practicums and experiential sessions in plenary, facilitated small group conversations, and rich opportunities to connect with a community of like-minded CEOs and presidents – of companies in a broad array of industries, from all around the world – who are committed to continually becoming more conscious leaders and to bringing the principles of Conscious Capitalism to life in their companies.
The Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit is open to CEOs and presidents of companies with annual operating revenues of at least $10 million. For more information about the 2014 Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit visit the Conscious Capitalism web site.
ABOUT CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM. Conscious Capitalism is a movement dedicated to elevating humanity through business.
Conscious Capitalism, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the theory and practice of Conscious Capitalism through events, presentations, publications and social media. We also support an emerging network of Conscious Capitalism Chapters, which serve as communities of inquiry for business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants and others.