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Charter Closes On $1.7 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (together with its subsidiaries, "Charter") today announced that its subsidiaries, CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp., closed on the sale of $1.7 billion of senior unsecured notes due 2024 (the "New Notes"). The New Notes were issued at par and bear an interest rate of 5.875% per annum.
The New Notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S. The New Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
This news release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale, nor is it an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to sell the New Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful.
About Charter
Charter (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including Spectrum TV™ video entertainment programming, Spectrum Internet™ access, and Spectrum Voice™. Spectrum Business™ similarly provides scalable, tailored, and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, business telephone, video and music entertainment services, and wireless backhaul. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Spectrum Reach™ brand. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.
This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under "Risk Factors" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "should", "planned", "will", "may", "intend", "estimated", "aim", "on track", "target", "opportunity", "tentative", "positioning", "designed", "create", "predict", "project", "seek", "would", "could", "continue", "ongoing", "upside", "increases" and "potential", among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this communication are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on August 20, 2015, and other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to:
Risks Related to the TWC Transaction and Bright House Transaction (collectively, the "Transactions")
- delays in the completion of the Transactions;
- the risk that a condition to completion of the Transactions may not be satisfied;
- the risk that regulatory or other approvals that may be required for the Transactions is delayed, is not obtained or is obtained subject to material conditions that are not anticipated;
- New Charter's ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the Transactions;
- New Charter's ability to promptly, efficiently and effectively integrate acquired operations into its own operations;
- managing a significantly larger company than before the completion of the Transactions;
- diversion of management time on issues related to the Transactions;
- changes in Charter's, TWC's or Bright House's businesses, future cash requirements, capital requirements, results of operations, revenues, financial condition and/or cash flows;
- disruption in the existing business relationships of Charter, TWC and Bright House as a result of the Transactions;
- the increase in indebtedness as a result of the Transactions, which will increase interest expense and may decrease Charter's operating flexibility;
- changes in transaction costs, the amount of fees paid to financial advisors, potential termination fees and the potential payments to TWC's and Bright House's executive officers in connection with the Transactions;
- operating costs and business disruption that may be greater than expected; and
- the ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with providers or other business partners pending completion of the Transactions.
Risks Related to Our Business
- our ability to sustain and grow revenues and cash flow from operations by offering video, Internet, voice, advertising and other services to residential and commercial customers, to adequately meet the customer experience demands in our markets and to maintain and grow our customer base, particularly in the face of increasingly aggressive competition, the need for innovation and the related capital expenditures;
- the impact of competition from other market participants, including but not limited to incumbent telephone companies, direct broadcast satellite operators, wireless broadband and telephone providers, digital subscriber line ("DSL") providers, video provided over the Internet and providers of advertising over the Internet;
- general business conditions, economic uncertainty or downturn, unemployment levels and the level of activity in the housing sector;
- our ability to obtain programming at reasonable prices or to raise prices to offset, in whole or in part, the effects of higher programming costs (including retransmission consents);
- the development and deployment of new products and technologies including our cloud-based user
- interface, Spectrum Guide®, and downloadable security for set-top boxes;
- the effects of governmental regulation on our business or potential business combination transactions;
- any events that disrupt our networks, information systems or properties and impair our operating activities and negatively impact our reputation;
- the availability and access, in general, of funds to meet our debt obligations prior to or when they become due and to fund our operations and necessary capital expenditures, either through (i) cash on hand, (ii) free cash flow, or (iii) access to the capital or credit markets; and
- our ability to comply with all covenants in our indentures and credit facilities, any violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of our other obligations under cross-default provisions.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
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Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kerry McIntyre
KERRY MCINTYRE currently serves as a Strategic Planner in support of the Maryland Army National Guard. He served nearly 24 years in uniform, including more than 21 years of fulltime service in the Maryland Army National Guard. His military career includes assignments in personnel, operations, and staff management at battalion, brigade, and state (Joint Force Headquarters) level. As the Executive Officer, 58th Troop Command, he supervised daily planning and preparations for the state's ground Joint Task Force for civil support. His career includes a variety of roles in civil support operations and exercises. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) McIntyre is a graduate of the American University School of International Service and the U.S. Army War College.
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SSI books and monographs by Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kerry McIntyre
Enabling Unity of Effort in Homeland Response Operations
April 25, 2012
Authored by Lieutenant General (Ret.) H Steven Blum, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kerry McIntyre.
The authors assert that attaining unity of effort is the fundamental prerequisite for effective homeland response operations. They conclude that the best way to improve unity of effort is to create a dynamic system for producing, validating, and updating a unifying national homeland response doctrine.

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Your Study Guides and Strategies starts here!
Research has shown that the more we become aware of our own learning styles, the better we learn.
These web sites are offered in that spirit, but we cannot account for their validity. We recommend that any "profiles" offered should be taken to a professional academic counselor for validation.
Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire: (Felder/Silverman) introduction, learning preferences on four dimensions (active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global); and a self-assessment instrument self-scored. Results/scores are based upon 44 questions.
The Success Types Learning Style Type Indicator (Pelley) based on the Myers Briggs Type Indicators (Extraversion, Introversion, Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, Feeling, Judging, Perceiving) Introduction and links to related Myers Briggs type indicators. Results/scores are based upon 28 questions.
Learning Disabilities Resource Community's self-assessment instrument is based upon Howard Gardner's work on multiple intelligences (linguistic, mathematic, visual/spatial, body/kinesthetic, naturalistic, music, interpersonal, intrapersonal). Results/scores are based upon 80 questions.
Edutopia's Learning Style Survey
24 questions scored on intelligences of Howard Gardner
Learning Style Questionnaire: ten questions that rate you on "thinking, doing, feeling, innovating" in response to your answers on the questionnaire. Produced by "Cengage Learning...a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide." This is an exercise in Flash that will not work on Apple computers/devises.


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Eight ways to access the Chesapeake Bay from your desk
Can't get outside? Here are eight ways to access the Bay from the comfort of your home or office.
by Jenna Valente
August 15, 2013
For many people, the summer months are an ideal time to get outdoors and connect with nature. The 64,000 square mile Chesapeake Bay watershed offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, but with the responsibilities of everyday life, some find it hard to set aside time to enjoy them. If getting outdoors is not an option, don't fret! Here are eight ways to access the Bay from the comfort of your home or office.
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1. NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS) and Chesapeake Smart Buoy Application. The Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS) is a network of observation buoys managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The buoys mark various locations along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, capturing real-time environmental and weather data such as temperature, wind speed and wave height. This information is available online and on the new "Smart Buoy" application for the iPhone and Android. It is also accessible over the phone: calling the toll-free "dial-a-buoy" number turns each buoy into a floating classroom, as a narrator offers up parcels of information about Captain John Smith's adventures through the Bay.
We recommend: The data snapshot page for the most up to date data on all of the buoys.
Image courtesy Chesapeake Conservancy
2. Chesapeake Conservancy's Osprey Camera. Ospreys are one of the Bay's most resilient creatures. After bouncing back from a nearly 90 percent population decline between 1950 and 1970, their growing numbers are now watched as an indicator of Chesapeake Bay health. They mate for life and always return to the same location come nesting season. This nesting habit inspired the Chesapeake Conservancy to place a camera in the nest of their "resident" ospreys, named Tom and Audrey, and stream a live feed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone who is interested in getting a bird's eye view of nature's ultimate "reality show.
We recommend: The Osprey Camera Blog for all things Tom and Audrey. It's an informative and highly entertaining read!
3. Chesapeake Bay Program Website: The Chesapeake Bay Program website highlights the work of the Bay Program and its partners. News and feature stories shed light on our restoration efforts, while data tracks years of restoration work. The website also offers resources that are perfect for students and teachers, from a series of pages that offer an in-depth look at the issues restoration partners must face to a collection of photos and maps.
We recommend: Using our Field Guide to learn about the hundreds of critters that call the Bay watershed home!
4. From your phone! Chesapeake Explorer and National Wildlife Refuge Applications: In this age of innovation, technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we view the world. The widespread popularity of smart phones and tablets has inspired the National Park Service (NPS) and a small New York start-up called Network Organisms to create applications that allow people to explore the Bay from the palm of their hand. The National Wildlife Refuges: Chesapeake Bay application for iPhones encourages users to explore the 11 National Wildlife Refuges around the Bay, sharing wildlife sightings and connecting with other outdoor enthusiasts. Chesapeake Explorer is compatible with both iPhone and Android devices. It helps people find places around the watershed based on specific activities, trail names or types of sites. Both applications are free, so get your phone out and start exploring!
We recommend: Experiencing the region's beauty by planning a trip to one of the National Trails featured on Chesapeake Explorer.
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5. National Geographic's Chesapeake Bay Field Scope: National Geographic's Chesapeake Bay Field Scope is a tool that promotes the exploration, sharing and analysis of the Bay. Users are presented with real-world data sets about rivers and streams, wetlands, elevation, water depth and more. The information on this site is collected from students and scientists that work directly with the Bay. The site also features a map layering tool, a set of student observations and real time data comparisons.
We recommend: Using Query Point to get instant information about any given point on a map.
6. Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network: The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network was created in 2000 by the National Park Service (NPS) as a resource to connect people to authentic Bay experiences, sights and places. Today, more than 160 parks, wildlife refuges, museums, sailing ships, historic communities, trails and more are part of the Gateways Network. The network allows visitors to search for sites, watch slideshows, make plans to visit and learn about the Bay.
We recommend: Listening to the Sounds of the Bay. These audio excerpts from Window on the Chesapeake: The Bay, Its People, and Places take listeners on a journey through the Bay.
7. Maryland Healthy Beaches: Plan on heading to a Maryland beach this summer? Be sure to check the Maryland Healthy Beaches' Beach Notification System before you go. This application is updated with the most current beach advisories, closures, and bacteria levels. The notification system also provides rainfall accumulation data for every beach location.
We recommend: Visiting the Healthy Beach Habitats page for helpful tips about how to enjoy the beach the healthy way.
8. National Geographic's Exploring the Chesapeake: Then and Now. Are you a history buff? National Geographic's Exploring the Chesapeake: Then and Now puts the Bay's past and its present at a user's fingertips. National Geographic launched the website alongside the 400th anniversary of the establishment of Jamestown, with the intention that it would be used to compare the world that John Smith lived in to the present day. The site includes lesson plans for educators, links to stories about the Bay, travel guides, field trip suggestions and more.
We recommend: Exploring the Chesapeake Bay as if it were the 1600's with the site's interactive mapping tool.


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In 'Sales' Battle, Retreat near for J.C. Penney
It looks like retreat is near in J.C. Penney's battle against "this weekend only" promotional sales. WSJ's Tom Gara reports on the News Hub. Photo: AP Images.
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... the the ... the last opposite JCP icon were ... clueless in the retailing sector ... they headed these days by Ron Johnson who was brought in humans of course on the premise of having to Apple's retail operation ... these come with a radical plan to very radical plan really to reshape JCP in the way these goals will ... touch from God is the editor of the pulpit Ellison's love this is ... a nice piece today ... looking up at you know how he's doing with that of course we will get ... a roll styles ... not very well but I mean this is a radical Channing still salute about that and when the visiting Hutchison ten things around to see it ... we I mean that I mean it's it's it's a long-term one right so they wanna really change the nature of the store from ... what it pretty much an old school department store this looking good age these days and ... I went into this kind of place with it looks a little mini shops within shops that might get ... a Levi's jeans store Ardi know of a brand of cooking store or whatever ... inside a bead shop ... we view our walk by and couches and places the announcement of what's happening to this ... younger more lifestyle are intended ... to restore his income ... in another part that everyone had a more segments ... you know so I'm Liz Kemp said yet mean you get the feeling is that ... if your stall door and having the dinner this weekend thirty percent off sale from their customers don't come until the final day ... you get chalk the ... customers the cafe waitress I hope that the thing is we wanna have a regional prices lower ... all the talk ... and gunboat of those changes ... haven't gotten from both the letter cells to dinner yesterday um and not looking so put them on what to Monday's ago TD think this is the and perhaps ... although it is on the decline in ... unison on this one for them to see how well the in in the Cordillera thought to come out recently that were down and just just under the ... Arbor your guts of the huge drop in sales for big company about ... eleven hundred stores ... in the U S sales to be down ... to nearly thirty percent ... across the boards ... every year ago that's a very big drop in a state like that the Fed must of this year ... is the founder of bad luck to the full fourth quarter ... you know they they haven't been ... returning it to me get better may be limiting factors the longtime thing they're investing huge amount money ... Cherney nest awesome is the gripping the month to re do what they want to know is this or that there's a decent plain people let's get right underneath at that the known he was only the God behind Apple still has a ... story in a ... very big ... inaugurate the authentic of the stalls and in the meantime ... the old school on to Giving rebuilt in the new ones the start of the OS glimmers of hope writing within those new stores and how to how they do ... remember though that I think you know that that the army and on and off element of the more off ... of the news gospel but now it but they deftly adopting the numbers came out of the government's double the revenue per square foot ... in the new style stores of the old one so that not only on the Sunday if you still love to Manhattan a latte is surfing the net nanny and actually buying things the same time well that's that's a lot of time I get to know what you know the the the numbers just obviously ... you're going on with the firm in Templestowe about the whole country retina which looked as if it wasn't the first ... one of the of the VIX to fill every wet bed ... the other things like that doing charge that the other thing you Bozadzhieva Macedo ... the policy and ongoing on trial ... is also starting to be eroded in the event of the sales collapse ... OMG entry into the critical Christmas cheer the holiday shopping couldn't see how it goes in the coming weeks it's been an


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There's a real etiquette to doing business in 140 characters.
And unlike when you tweet as an individual, it means no random thoughts, photos of your last four meals, political rants, or too much information about your digestive issues, sex life, and drinking binges.
Hopefully you already knew that.
So what should you tweet?
If you become a respected member of the Twitter community, you can throw in messages directly related to your products or services, but those need to be counter-balanced by tweets completely unrelated to your sales efforts. There is no single formula that is guaranteed to work, but here are 10 things you should try:
1. The "I found this amazing article I think you'd love" tweet:
These are not direct plugs of your business, but links to articles that would be of interest to your target audience. If you sell health-related products, then link to news stories or tips on wellness. If you are a podiatrist, link to stories about marathons, hiking, etc.
(MORE: Which Advanced Economy Has the Most Debt?)
2. The "there are human beings behind our brand name" tweet:
These are tweets designed to humanize your company. Links to photographs of your employees, offices, celebrations, etc. remind your followers that you are the kind of people they'd like to do business with.
3. The "twitter-only promotion" tweet:
Everybody loves a deal. By giving discounts or other benefits to your Twitter followers, you give them a reason to follow you and you get a captive audience for other business messaging.
4. The "promote our favorite charity" tweet:
Remember, social media is social. We are all part of a greater community. If your business donates or is otherwise involved with a charity, use your Tweets to promote it. If your business doesn't have a direct relationship with a charity, pick one and use Twitter to promote it.
5. The "we're listening to you" tweet:
Twitter is an amazing tool for customer service. If you fail to monitor what is being said about your company on Twitter you're making a huge mistake. Simply monitoring the messages and taking no action is a mistake, too. Only when you monitor and respond appropriately will you get the full value of Twitter as a customer service tool. This doesn't mean that you have to respond to every negative statement, but when there is a real issue or if a person has a specific question, you need to address it quickly and honestly.
6. The "sharing our great content" tweet:
If you have a company blog, if you've written article or white papers, use tweets to link to your content. If you are a thought leader, an expert, or just have some unique thoughts or perspectives, tweeting is a great way to get your expertise in front of a large audience.
7. The "we're proud as hell" tweet:
So your company has won an award, gotten a great review, garnered some major press or has a killer testimonial; don't be shy about using Twitter to broadcast the great news.
8. The "we found this to be hilarious and hope you do as well" tweet:
While Twitter is a fantastic place to do business, the compelling thing about it is that it's not all business. If visitors think you are just trying to sell them all the time, they will unfollow you or, worse, complain about you on Twitter. There's a lot of funny content on the Web, whether it's on YouTube, in The Onion, or on any number of humor sites. Sharing humor with your target audience (via links) not only humanizes your company, it gives your followers a reason to seek you out.
9. The "we are on top of industry trends" tweet:
If your business is based on being on the cutting edge of your industry, show the world by providing links to the latest studies, trends, breakthroughs and advances. This serves the dual purpose of providing interesting content and proves to your audience you are serious about staying ahead of the curve.
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10. The "none of the above" tweet:
As you become a regular participant on Twitter, you will find unique ways in which Twitter works to deliver messages specific to your business. Twitter is all about being creative, useful and engaging. Utilize the specific talents, interests and strengths of your team to find a way to use Twitter to the best advantage of your business.
As with any other marketing efforts, pay close attention to how your followers respond to you tweets. Which ones are getting positive feedback (retweets, etc.)? Which ones are being ignored? Which ones are getting you negative feedback?
The answers to these questions might surprise you, so be prepared to tweak your tweets.
Jon Gelberg is the Chief Content Officer at Blue Fountain Media, a leading Web design, development, and marketing company based in New York. @JonBFM
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Dubai shopping offers amazing opportunities. The age-old souks, ultra-modern shopping malls and promise of tax-free prices redefine the whole concept of retail therapy. Dubai is known as the shopping capital of the Middle East, and the best bargains are generally in the souks. Even luxury items such as carpets, electronics, gold and textiles can be bought relatively cheaply if you know where to look when you are shopping in Dubai. No wonder that for many, Dubai shopping is practically a way of life. In January, Dubai hosts the biggest shopping and entertainment festival of the year. This month-long extravaganza is packed with exclusive offers, fun family activities, world-class events and prizes of cash, cars and gold.
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This enormous mall was an instant hit from the moment it opened. Shops and entertainment galore
A massive mall with six different zones - 'China', 'India', 'Egypt', 'Tunisia', 'Andalusia', and 'Persia'
The leading Dubai jewellery market, selling jewellery made of gold, diamonds and other precious metals
The star attraction of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), which attracted 4.5 million visitors in 2008
A popular new mega mall, situated in the heart of Dubai Festival City, home to 550 shops
Famed the world over, this is a major reason why many people opt for Dubai for their holiday


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MU Extension > calendar
Professional development events
A Matter of Balance (Session 2 of 8)
Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, 10 a.m. to noon
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A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. This program is taught by University of Missouri Extension Specialists and consists of eight, two-hour sessions. The sessions help participants learn how to view falls and the fear of falling as something controllable. There will also be information on how to set realistic goals for increasing activity, as well as how to change their environment to reduce fall risk factors. In general the program promotes exercise to increase strength and balance to help reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
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James Joyner quoted a comment from Susan Eisenhower in his recent article on Republican foreign policy that merits some discussion. Eisenhower wrote:
The Republican Party is now at a crossroads. Over the last decade moderate Republicans have felt increasingly out of place in its ranks. If the GOP confirms Hagel, it could bolster the idea of a 'big tent' Republican Party. A GOP-led rejection of a Republican war hero with impeccable centrist credentials, however, could well be a fatal blow to that concept, along with some of the party's longest and most successful traditions.
There is a third possibility that hasn't received much attention: Hagel could be confirmed over the opposition of a very large number of Senate Republicans. That's an acceptable outcome for the administration and the country, but it would sabotage any chance that Republican leaders would come to their senses on military and foreign policy matters in the short term. It would still represent a pointed rejection of Hagel and his views by perhaps as much as half of the Senate GOP, and it is likely that many of the party's youngest and newest Senators would be voting nay. Ted Cruz has already declared his opposition, and it would be genuinely surprising if Rubio didn't end up voting the same way. Unfortunately, opposing Hagel seems to be something that many hawkish Republicans believe they have to do in order to maintain their hawkish credentials, and the more ambitious hawks in the Senate might want to distinguish themselves by being as vocal and obnoxious in their opposition to Hagel as they can. That doesn't bode well for the immediate future of Republican foreign policy thinking.
Considering that confirmation votes for recent Secretaries of Defense have normally been unanimous or near-unanimous in their support of the nominee, even 15 or 20 Republican nays would be remarkable statement of hawkish intransigence. There could be 65 or more yeas in favor of Hagel's confirmation, and confirmation still seems very likely. However, it's easy to imagine a scenario in which there are so many Senate Republicans opposed to Hagel that they will inflict additional needless damage on the party's reputation in spite of the confirmation.
The campaign against Hagel has already done further substantial damage to the party by demonstrating how committed so many Republicans still are to aggressive and confrontational policies. Keeping the military budget excessively large and promoting hawkish foreign policy appear to be among the only things that Republican elites won't seriously question, and most movement conservatives appear to be just as ready as always to cheer their leaders on as they lead them deeper into the political and policy wilderness. Meanwhile, the Hagel appointment and the reaction to it have encouraged realists and conservatives that supported Obama and/or opposed Romney on foreign policy and military spending grounds to believe that they were right all along. Leon Hadar cites the Hagel nomination, and considers the appointments Romney might have made:
Consider this post-Romney victory counterfactual: president-elect Romney nominates John Bolton as his next Secretary of State (after the neocons veto his first choice, Bob Zoellick) and Joe Lieberman as his Pentagon chief (with the Democrats less hostile to this "bipartisan" nominee than the Republicans are in their opposition to the selection of Hagel).
The last few weeks of the smear campaign against Hagel, which has also been directed against sanctions and war skeptics in general, have given these realists and conservatives that much less incentive to take the risk of supporting a Republican candidate in the future. A future Republican nominee was always going to face a steep uphill battle to convince the public to trust him on national security and foreign policy issues, and the hostility to Hagel from members of his own party makes that battle more difficult than it would have already been.


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Pm09 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de botón o icono y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 85 diseños de 20 diseñadores freelance.
"Clinical Record" ( as in voice recording your notes , for medical transcription )
small company interested in developing applications for the healthcare field .
i like Voxie , and use it , but just wanted to do our own version along those lines , nice colours , easy to use , except branded to the medical profession , who perhaps want to be more reassured , about confidentiality and being able to entrust the dictation to trusted sources , re transcription .
the ability to record voicenotes, and then send by email for transcription and emailing back .
medical professionals in general .
med students
nursing students
post grad students doing dissertations etc, research , reports, etc.
- to tie in with a transcription service and secretarial service we want to offer , and can direct them towards our (proposed) iphone app as well , if they wish to use it
Clinical "Record" , for all your Clinical records ( or something to that effect , we havent settled on a tag line as such , but hopefully you have the general idea, open to suggestions if you want to include your own )
no idea , as such of colours, but like the web 2.0 colours, in general , vibrant , soft, ( are they pastels? )
- but also like vibrant colours, , electric blue , purple, etc, but may be a bit too jazzy to fit in with the medical market, but not too boring , but not too out there either , but more towards the more interesting end of the spectrum , as a young , innovative company , rather than boring grey , blocky microsoft corporate . so more towards mac, than pc, if that helps , in design aspirations . especially with the iphone .


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1. Why is Sierra (Survivor Tocantins) hated by everyone else on her tribe, when she did literally nothing to annoy them? Sure she was whiney at times, but I don't get the hate on her by her tribe mates.
2. Why is James (Survivor China, FvF1 and HvV) so popular? He was the dumbest Survivor at one point to go home with 2 Idols in his pocket... but still, he won the Fan Favourites for TWO SEASONS in a row on China and Fans VS Favourites and I don't get it? He was not strategic, at one point whiney... and both times, he was just mediocre. I don't even get all the love on him??
3. Why was Yul, one of the greatest strategist of all-time, never asked back on ANY season of Survivor again? And mediocre people like Candice, Francesca, Russell Swan and Michael Skupin had a second chance?
That might be the case? Maybe because Yul rubbed the producers in the wrong way?A lot of times, Survivors asked back are always Jeff's favourites in one way or another...
I still can't believe they haven't asked Yul back. On the topic of Cook Islands, it worked out pretty well, but I was shocked when they asked Parvati back for Micronesia. I didn't think she was that intersting on Cook Islands.
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Miami, July 31: Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil is getting better organized in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Tuesday are at 45 mph (72 kph).
The center is about 845 miles (1360 kilometers) south-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of California. It could become a hurricane by today.
There are no coastal warnings or watches.
It's moving at 15 mph (24 kph) and is expected to head farther out to sea on its current west-northwest track.
Meanwhile, what was once Tropical Storm Flossie's Hawaiian adventure was short, scattered and left little damage behind.
It was expected to exit Hawaii on Tuesday as a weakened version of the storm that prompted school and court closures and an emergency declaration by the governor.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The No. 19 Georgia College & State University women's tennis team (3-2, 3-1 PBC) won their second match in a row today (Feb. 21) giving visiting UNC Pembroke (4-1, 1-1 PBC) their first loss of the season.
The Bobcats' doubles teams tore through the Braves, winning all three matches. At the number two doubles slot, Diane Danna (Saint Germain-En-Laye, France) and Bertille Lion (Saint Cyr, France) smashed the team of Christian Minnick and Maricel Quintero 8-1.
The duo of Gabby Acuna (Peachtree City, Ga.) and Marjorie Ceppo (Sao Paulo, Brazil) beat Pembroke's Linda Tatala Colin and Jenna McGary 8-4 in first doubles. Also, in third doubles play, Georgia College's Adriana Acuna (Peachtree City, Ga.) and Angy Cuellar (Bogota, Colombia) upended Janna Oxendine and Meredith Pierson 8-4.
In singles play, the Bobcats were able to take five of six. Three of the matches had to settle things in a third set. In first singles, No. 48 Ceppo went three sets to beat her opponent Colin, 6-2, 2-6, 11-9.
At the fourth spot, Gabby Acuna defeated Pierson 6-7, 6-2, 10-7 in three frames. Also, the younger Adriana Acuna settled things in three sets losing 5-7, 6-3, 10-6 to Quintero.
Danna was victorious 6-0, 6-1 over McGary in second singles. Lion came away with a shutout win over Minnick in two straight 6-0 sets. In the fifth slot, Cuellar beat Oxendine 6-2, 6-1.
The Bobcats are back to the courts Tuesday, Feb. 24 to face the No. 1 Pirates of Armstrong Atlantic State University at the Centennial Center Tennis Facility at 2 p.m.
Visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The GCSU Department of Athletics sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement.


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What I do have of my mom's mom is a quilt that she used to call a "Crazy Quilt". She didn't make it specifically for me, but it was always my favorite, and it came with me when I left home. The thing that I love about this quilt is how unique it is, and also how she used scrap fabric to make it. Although the "squares" show how dated the fabric is, I also know that out of the same fabric, my grandma made shirts for my grandpa, aprons for herself, baby blankets, dresses. I remember seeing a lot of the fabric that she used in and around her house. And the backing is a vibrant light green (the picture doesn't do it justice) that always makes me smile. It isn't a PRETTY quilt, but it's one that I love.
I wish that I could fix it all, make it new again, but I don't know much about quilting....certainly not this particular stitch.
At this point, I'm torn about what to do with the quilt from here. If I use it, the quilt will quickly become even MORE destroyed, to the point that it may not be usable at all. On the other hand, isn't that what quilts are for? To be beaten up, and used within an inch of their lives? To be enjoyed?
Maybe I'll just keep on using the quilt, and when it does fall apart, maybe I'll make it my mission to make my own crazy quilt. That might be a little ambitious of me, since I don't actually know how to quilt, but we'll see!


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Sustainable Style : Rebuilding or Renovating Your Home with Reclaimed Wood
I first talked about reclaimed wood, briefly, in my piece 10 Eco-friendly ways to Renovate your Home. Now, on the heels of Hurricane Sandy many of us are looking to rebuild or renovate our homes after suffering severe damage and devastation. At Freshome we are dedicated to giving you the best information and sharing our ideas we have with you. We are also passionate about Green Building and recycled materials as viable and sound options. Reclaimed wood is one such option. Also known as barnwood, it is lumber that has primarily originated from old barns, factories and warehouses. Although less traditional structures which include boxcars, coal mines and wine barrels are often utilized as well. The use of reclaimed, antique lumber is growing in popularity as use for home decoration and home building. This weathered, recycled wood has varying degrees of texture, thickness, nail holes and saw marks. These "imperfections" give each piece of wood character and distinction. The inconsistencies and imperfections found in the wood offer both a uniqueness as well as a sense of history.
Reclaimed timber is environmentally friendly and is considered a green building material. It is a strong and durable choice. By opting to use these recycled woods, our efforts immediately affect our environment by preserving our natural resources and lessening the burden on our landfills. Another very appealing aspect of recycled wood, is the cost, which can be up to 50% less than new wood that has been milled, marked and stained to look old. I think it is time to give serious thought to barnwood.
Reclaimed Garage, Barn or Home Office
The elegant yet rustic look of reclaimed wood is a perfect option for those looking to build or renovate an existing garage or other small edifice while keeping spending intact. As reclaimed lumber is incredibly strong and has already been weathered there is no wait time to achieve this popular look. Furthermore there is no need to paint this type of wood unless, of course, you prefer the look of painted wood. The weathered appearance of the lumber lends itself beautifully and seamlessly to your existing landscape.
Mirror, Mirror on the wall…
In this traditional yet contemporary living room, the mirror made from reclaimed lumber, adds a rustic charm that seemingly appeals to those who appreciate both the old and the new. Smaller items, such as this full-length mirror, can be easily re-created by those of you with a handy and crafty side. Reclaimed lumber accessories look well in any setting and in any environment.
Put your feet up and stay a while…
Due to it's rich color, reclaimed wood adds an element of warmth to your surroundings. Each piece of wood has a history and tells a story. The dents and nicks seen on most items made from reclaimed wood contribute to their uniqueness and make them truly one of a kind. Because reclaimed wood is so strong, it makes for a perfect choice when decorating with young children at home as it's virtually indestructible. You'll not have to worry about little scratches and dings as you would with antique pieces. The coffee table, as seen above, gives the room a warm and handsome elegance.
Watch Your Step!
Reclaimed wood floors adds a wonderful touch to any room, but in the kitchen, where we tend to spend much of our time on our feet, wood floors are not only visually appealing, but as a soft material they are therefore gentler to your feet and back than stone surfaces. Reclaimed wood tends to be denser and stronger than its freshly cut counterpart. Its strength makes it virtually indestructible, as we know that things tend to fall and get dropped on to kitchen floor all the time. Unlike some surfaces, like certain stones or tile, wood floors won't chip. Look for wide plank options, and for those of you who live in colder climates, wood floors work wonderfully with radiant heating
A Chip off the Old Reclaimed Butcher's Block…
Reclaimed wood makes for a wonderful work surface in your kitchen. Smooth, thick and durable it will sand up to spills, splatters, and bangs. A perfect surface for pounding beef, chopping vegetables (though please do so on a cutting board), or rolling out cookie dough. You needn't worry about placing hot and heavy pans on them either. I think, perhaps, there may not be a more perfect kitchen surface. If your tastes are more modern and streamlined, reclaimed wood works wonderfully when paired with other surfaces such as marble, granite and stainless steel.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a reclaimed wood ceiling!
Sturdy, rustic, natural, reclaimed wood ceilings give this room a relaxed elegance. They add warmth and character devoid in many ordinary ceilings. The sheer strength of this wood lends itself perfectly to any support beam. Reclaimed wood is so versatile in appearance that it lends itself perfectly to so many styles from modern to traditional to classic.
A (reclaimed) Stairway to Heaven…
Reclaimed woods look wonderful in stairwells in any home. The dark, well-worn wood stairs are well suited to any home from contemporary, traditional to farmhouse or antique. Reclaimed wood is so appealing on its own, in it's original state, that it's rarely ever repainted. After all, why cover up all that history and charm? In many cases you will be able to learn where your wood originated. It could have been from the side of a barn, or it could have been from the bottom of a wine barrel. Oh what stories you can possibly tell your guests as you give them tours of your home!
Everything Including the Bathroom Sink!
Incredibly creative and unique, this clever use of reclaimed wood gives this bathroom countertop a rich and warm, rustic yet modern appeal. Resistant to spills, strong and beautiful, reclaimed wood countertops need not only be limited to the kitchen. The uses for barn wood are limitless!
Shut the Barn Door!
Barn doors are popping up all over the place. Their rustic simplicity can be incorporated into any design preference and and living space. Painted yellow, this reclaimed barn door not only adds a pop of color but a sense of charm and whimsy instead. This style of door is clearly trending at the moment. Unlike hinged doors, these sliding ones require and take up very little space. The doors are easily mounted on special hardware.
These doors can act as room dividers, or elegantly cover up unsightly appliances such as washing machines and dryers. When placed along a kitchen wall, they elegantly and discreetly conceal items that are commonly stored in pantries such as baking supplies and spices. These doors offer a perfect solution to those areas where space for swing doors is limited.
In the hood…
Rebecca Reynolds owner of New Canaan Kitchens sought to use reclaimed wood throughout this kitchen vignette in her showroom. Here we see a mix of reclaimed antique wood floor from the pine flooring, to the cabinetry to very the clever creation of the hood made which was made from from antique cypress. An elegant, modern working kitchen is given personal and historic touches with the inclusion of the restored wood.


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KING ISLAND — Patches of blue peek through the vast canopy of gray as Rick Stelzriede turns a key in the ignition and points his bow toward open water.
Another day beckons as the only postal worker in California who still delivers mail by boat heads out on the Delta to complete his appointed rounds.
"I'm a wilderness kind of guy," Stelzriede shouts over the roar of the engine as he opens the throttle. "I love being out here every day."
The 61-year-old Tracy resident has been cruising up and down 57 miles of waterways six days a week through rain, fog, thunder, hail and sun since he signed on with the U.S. Postal Service as an independent contractor about two years ago.
Although mail delivery by water existed as far back as the early 1900s, overland routes gradually became the norm as communities grew and roads were built or improved.
Stelzriede's shift starts in Stockton, where he piles the day's mail in his Chrysler SUV and sets out along the approximately 23-mile land portion of the route.
Arriving at King Island Resort by mid-morning, he climbs aboard his 21-foot aluminum runabout to complete the second leg.
With a slightly tattered U.S. flag flapping from the stern, Stelzriede makes his way toward Venice Island, the first of 22 stops that take him through a spiderweb of tributaries and inlets.
He delivers the goods to cattle ranchers and migrant farm workers as well as yacht and hunting clubs, wineries and marinas.
Carrying out his duties is serious business for Stelzriede, who keeps a tide chart on hand so that he can plan deliveries to homes that are inaccessible by boat when the water's at low ebb.
"He'll do anything for his customers," said Alfred Herrero, manager of Stockton's Calaveras Station post office.
Stelzriede's contract only requires him to service mailboxes, but he said he'll get out of his boat to knock on someone's door if they need to sign for a delivery instead of making them drive to the post office.
In the 8½ years that Carl Wenske has managed Bullfrog Landing Marina, he can't recall Stelzriede ever missing a delivery.
"It's definitely a convenience," he said, noting that his only option would be to drive the eight miles from Lower Jones Tract to the post office in Holt.
Deliveries sometimes include prescription medications, packages of pork rolls and CDs from Peru to the sheepherder far from home.
Sometimes what he offloads requires handling with extra care: Stelzriede has dropped off bags of tiny saplings, brought pheasant chicks to gun clubs preparing for hunting season, and brought several pairs of swans to St. Francis Yacht Club, which wanted to use the birds to beautify its private island.
Nearing Venice Island, he grabs a handful of letters, hustles to the back of the boat and leans over the side to stuff a mailbox as he glides by.
Stelzriede chuckles as he recalls the time he had to jump into the water to catch up with his boat when the rope attached to the vessel slipped out of his hand as he disembarked to make a delivery.
Luck smiled on him that day because the direction of the tide worked to his advantage and the boat wasn't in gear, but Stelzriede was chastened.
"I felt like a chump," he said.
Stelzriede keeps a short-handled net at the ready — it's come in handy on the rare occasion that he's had to fish letters out of the drink because a gust of wind or the current moved the boat away just as he was reaching for a mailbox.
Not only is Mother Nature a wild card, but she can be dangerous: Stelzriede was about his work once when the combination of a strong wind and a large wake from a cruiser created waves so choppy that a couple of them broke over the top of his boat.
"It was like a washing machine," he says.
Stelzriede must stay alert for potential obstacles such as duck blinds obscured by fog so thick that it can shroud the end of his boat, fallen trees that were washed into the river at high tide, inattentive water skiiers and offshore boats that he's had to swerve to avoid when they came speeding around a blind corner.
But offsetting the rigors is the beauty of the Delta.
"See him? See him right there?"
Stelzriede points to a sea lion that has come up for air with a fish between its jaws as seagulls hover overhead, poised to seize any scraps.
Otters, muskrats, mink, beavers and snakes are a part of the scenery; so, too, are herons, osprey and cormorants. Stelzriede has spotted coyotes and raccoons swimming between islands and glimpsed pet pigs nibbling on water hyacinth.
The silhouette of Mount Diablo serves as a reference point as Stelzriede navigates the maze of channels. Although he keeps a map of the Delta behind his steering wheel, he's so familiar with the topography that finding his way around is no more difficult than if he were in his own neighborhood, he says.
"If I got lost, I'd be an idiot."
Considering himself fortunate to have a job that never gets dull and gives him a sense of accomplishment, Stelzriede pours himself into it with the fervor of a man on a mission.
"I think this job's specially made for me," he said.
And it's unlikely that Stelzriede will give it up any time soon.
"I'll probably do this until I die," he said. "I hope. If I'm so lucky."
Contact Rowena Coetsee at 925-779-7141. Follow her at Twitter.com/RowenaCoetsee.
HOMETOWN: San Francisco
FAMILY: The father of five lives with his girlfriend in Tracy
CLAIM TO FAME: California's only mail carrier with a river route
HOW HE LANDED THE JOB: Stelzriede introduced himself to the 72-year-old postal worker who previously had the route and asked whether he could shadow him, thinking it would be fun to spend a couple of hours on the river. The mentorship quickly turned into a part-time job, and about two years ago he took over the route.
OTHER GIGS: Before becoming a mail carrier, Stelzriede worked a variety of jobs from repairing and maintaining swimming pools, building bank vaults, managing a marina, handling deliveries for a construction company, and helping tow and salvage disabled boats.
QUOTE: "I like to think I'm helping all these people. I feel totally accomplished at the end of a day."


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Opinion: Why the U.S. Should Go Straight for Assad
Global View columnist Bret Stephens on the limited options left for U.S. intervention in Syria. Photo: Associated Press
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... reaching ... when ... presented with evidence that chemical weapons have been used in in their country ... has said that they are interested in a credible investigation to get them on what exactly is happening ... well it's time for them to ... live up to that ... claim ... the ... welcome to Opinion Journal I'm on Dan Henninger well the case for U S action in Syria continues to build with some suggesting that the Obama administration may strike as early as later this week ... correct me to discuss this is the Journal's global view calmness Bret Stephens on track to the press you have a very striking calm in the paper today it's called target this on your suggesting that the ... first priority should be to kill the shark beside himself quite ... well for a number of reasons first of all moral accountability of chemical weapons have only been used at least in my life time by one other person that Saddam Hussein ... it's nearly unprecedented for chemical peel weapons to be used against one's own citizens ... to defer to draw the line between what is the civilized in what is barbarous what is permissible and what house to be forbidden ... then the town ability to go to Assad himself and his brother marker is ... considered responsible for this ... particular type of the other reason is that the ... Syria the Assad family ... controls Syria ... this is a kind of mafia like state with a ... can of Gambino tight family the center of it ... and so there's a strategic benefit ... for cutting off ahead of that particular state it could help bring the end of this ... bring an end to to a civil war which is something that people want now all the news boys rumors of a strike ... costly starting Thursday may be over several days of what would you expect you think that possibly Assad would be on the target was or not my guess is ... he won't be ... um and um my fear is that this is going to be a strike ... the really resembles Bill Clinton's eve of impeachment strike on Iraq in December of nineteen ninety eight ... which is to say ... you get a lot of random targets not quite sure what you're getting really what they're doing is you're making a political statement not trying to ... change up the ... change the the the six of the group well one issue with that is the credibility Nenad states alot is loaded up on the scene of the European allies have finally decided to step in behind United States was willing to leave if you have a joke on what that ... what would be the effect on us wrong you know I think it would diminish and again going back to nineteen ninety eight Saddam Hussein's international popularity actually rose after ... that December ninety eight straight because it was so make it the political ... By claimed there was more more talk by the French the Chinese the Russians that at the time ... to lift the sanctions against Saddam Hussein ... so I think that the feckless strike by the U S and ... a few of our allies ... is really a dreadful option I mean we have serious stakes in Syria one of the use of chemical weapons when it comes to regional ... the the possibility of a swarm the reality of this war ... spilling over we need to take a strike that is more than simply symbolic act that says Kamal world were doing something ... why announce that three days before you're going to do it in fact leaking ... well look maybe this is the most fantastic head fakes in stores had assembled a dummy army officer up up the soon to tell a nineteen ... forty four but again this is this is part of a pattern of this ... administration when we talk about secrecy the National Security Agency has been debate whiny need secrets of the we are ... effectively announcing our war plans to the enemy and it's ... it's


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The bedroom is the most important place in your house after your kitchen. Although the bathroom too takes a very prominent place in your house, the bedroom is by far very important. Therefore bedroom interior design is very important so that the room in which you spend most of your time is worth it after all. However, there are certain rules that you need to follow when you are thinking about bedroom interior design and these can be anything from colors to furnishings etc.
For example, using very bright or loud colors in your bedroom interior decor is a very bad idea since it completely out does the purpose of the room and makes it look like a nursery! It actually has to be very calming and soothing rather than being very rough or whatever. So, when you are choosing the color of your bedroom you need to use neutral colors and others that are at the least soothing.
Now, the first step to decorating the inside of your bedroom is to choose what all furnishings you are going to place inside it. The fabric of the furnishings and the curtains matter a lot because each one adds up to what the whole room is going to look like. Sometimes, getting the walls decorated with very nice paintings of sunsets or moonlit nights helps create a very nice ambience in the room. If you know someone who is a photographer and has such photos in their stock then you can use these photos as blueprint to create the walls.
Another very important factor that you should keep in mind for your bedroom interior design is the flooring of the room. When everything is being perfected why not the flooring? You can create good floors without using marble of granite or the many other conventional stone slabs that are in fashion nowadays. Wood or even wool would be a perfect choice for your bedroom and this would end up making your bedroom interior design an unique one.


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"Our production lacks a certain amount of modesty," purrs Collin Ranney, costume designer for Studio Theatre's 2ndStage production of The Rocky Horror Show. "There's a lot of tits and ass, for lack of a better term."
The Rocky Horror Show at Studio Theatre
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He's not kidding. For this new production, a brazen, hyper-sexualized reimagining of the original stage production — but more importantly, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the film adaptation that's been seared into our brains as a result of nearly 40 years of constant exposure — sex, kink and extreme gender ambiguity reign supreme.
"The movie was filmed in the '70s and our sexual mores have changed," says Alan Paul, who co-directed the production with Keith Alan Baker, founder of 2ndStage. "What was shocking then was a transvestite like Tim Curry. That's not so shocking anymore."
"We wanted to evoke the same feeling in 2013 that people felt seeing the movie in 1975," he continues. "Which requires different things — like more sex. We were trying to rationalize what Frank N. Furter's lab was and why he'd come from outer space to Earth. And we thought it was a lab where they're studying human sexuality in all its forms. So we put sex in the foreground."
That would explain the abundance of dildos Giorgos Tsappas built into the walls of the elaborate, dual-tiered set that fills the stage of The Metheny.
"We are pushing it somewhat," agrees Baker. "We are looking for the darker aspects of drugs and sex and rock and roll. So we are pushing everything toward the darker side. Mitch wanted to do a different interpretation of Frank. And so we looked at the idea of cult leaders and what that means, whether it's sex or it's S&M or it's leather. We wanted to look at the idea of followers gravitating toward a charismatic leader, and how far people are willing to go."
Mitch is Mitchell Jarvis, who has stepped into the formidable high-heels of Frank N. Furter, the iconic "sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania." It's not an envious position to be in, as Tim Curry's magnificently raucous, star-making performance is forever etched into our collective consciousness. It's one of those all-time great performances, and anyone else tackling it is going to have to very quickly claim it as their own. But by the time he reaches the show's big torch-song closer, "I'm Going Home," Jarvis has pretty much claimed the character in his own way. If he doesn't make you forget Curry altogether, he certainly has found a new way for audiences to see the character. It's less camp and vamp, more scamp and tramp.


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If you missed out on the trip to Jordan but are still looking for a way to learn anthropology this summer, here is a welcome piece of news. Note the rapidly approaching deadline!
"I am with the Himalayan Health Exchange, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization that works in the remote Western Himalayan regions of Northern India. Since 2003 we have offered a three-week summer anthropological field school. Our program is very comprehensive and provides an unforgettable and highly productive learning experience for students of anthropology as well as other disciplines. This summer, from June 24-July 15, 2012, we include one week participation in a medical mission travelling through the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Participants will observe some of the challenges to health and health care delivery in the area. Students will have an intensive and immersive experience in a remarkable cultural region composed of multiple, distinct communities. The logistics and curriculum are carefully planned by H.H.E. Students practice yoga daily and receive substantive lectures (from multiple, professional instructors and the organization's founder) on topics such as: cultural and environmental aspects of health and medicine, comparative religious beliefs and practices, and the history and development of the region. Students also learn some basics in visual anthropology and how to employ appropriate anthropological perspectives and techniques while in the field.
This really is an incredible program and life experience. We would appreciate it if applicants would contact us by April 15, 2012 so that we can complete our planning for this year."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – UMBC junior forward Lilly Rydon (Stirling, South Australia) helped the Retrievers to a big second half, tallying three points, including the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory against American in non-conference women's soccer action on Sunday afternoon at Reeves Field.
The Retrievers improve to 1-1, after splitting its opening weekend of action, while American drops to 0-2. The victory is the first for UMBC since Aug. 31, 2012 and snaps a six-game skid against the Eagles.
With the match scoreless at the half, the black and gold wasted no time getting on the board in the second half, scoring three minutes into the second half and adding Rydon's game-winner just eight minutes later.
UMBC freshman forward Amanda Dailey (Howell, N.J./Freehold Township/Monmouth) was able to drill a shot, one of four shots placed on goal for the rookie in the contest, into the upper 90 from inside the box, following a pass from Rydon, for her first collegiate goal.
American's freshman forward Hayley Mullins tried for the quick response, but UMBC senior goalkeeper Lauren Kadet (Oakville, Ontario/St. Thomas) came up big again, preserving the Retrievers' 1-0 lead.
The Dawgs added another goal, this one coming off a corner kick by junior back Melissa Hummel (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown East). Sophomore midfielder Nikki Boretti (Crofton, Md./Archbishop) was able to get a touch on the ball that made its way to Rydon, who was able to cash in on her first collegiate goal to give UMBC the two goal advantage.
American was able to get one goal back, as a crowd in front of the net allowed freshman forward Michaela Garcia to loop a ball over the top of Kadet for the score, cutting UMBC's lead to one, at 2-1, with 14:43 remaining in the contest.
The Retrievers' defense would not allow the Eagles another shot in the contest to hang on for the one-goal victory.
Kadet (1-1) finished with six saves on the afternoon, while Dejak (0-2) tallied three.
In the early going, UMBC's young forwards looked to get on the board after being shut out in Friday's night's opener, but freshman Victoria Burress (Bristow, Va./Patriot) sent her first shot wide and Dailey's shot was scooped up by AU goalkeeper Sarah Dejak to keep the game scoreless 16:13 in.
American's freshman forward Ashley Bonner put some pressure on the Kadet in the first half, placing two shots on net within a minute time span, but Kadet came up with two of her five saves in the opening period, to send the game scoreless into the break.
UMBC returns to non-conference action on Friday, Aug. 30 when it travels to St Joseph's for a 7:30 p.m. start time.
Game Notes
UMBC picks up its first victory against American since Sept. 20, 2000, a 2-0 win at American.
The Retrievers' last three victories have all come on the road.
American held a 10- 6 shot advantage in the contest and tallied two more corners than the Retrievers.
Sophomore Nikki Boretti tallied her first-collegiate point in the contest with an assist.


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Two workers were injured this morning as a car fell down a parking garage elevator shaft on the Upper East Side. It took an hour to rescue the driver, and we still don't know how the accident happened.
Both workers are in stable condition at the Cornell Medical Center, reports Gothamist, but neither the FDNY or the manager of this Hertz on 355 East 76th Street have provided an explanation how the car tumbled down the shaft.
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Ghent is located about 50 km from Brussels and is considered a historical jewel of Belgium. The city is the birthplace of Charles V, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and heir to the house of Habsburg. Ghent played an important role during the industrial revolution in continental Europe and is where the first labour movement was established in 1859. Today, the city has maintained its medieval centre, and several of his Gothic buildings are listed as a World Heritage Sites by Unesco.
• Departure from Brussels by train with our guide, who will tell you about the history, the architecture, the legends and much more for a visit of maximum 3 hours,
• The guide will suggest free-time activities (museums, restaurants, boutiques…),
• Free time of 3 hours,
• Return to Brussels by train with our guide. If you would like to stay in Ghent for a longer time, our guide will give you all the necessary information to return to Brussels.
Price:• 35€
When:• Every Monday and Wednesday
Starting time:• 9:30 am
Meeting point:• Grand-Place in front of the "Tourist Information Office". Find our guides! They hold a white umbrella
Duration:• 9 hours
Language: • English
• Professional guide, expert in the history and the legends of Ghent
• Round trip by train from Brussels (Brussels-Ghent-Brussels)
Not included: • The meals
• The tickets to the museums
• The optional visit of the altarpiece "the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" (4,00€)
Size of the group: to ensure the best service possible, our tours are limited to 25 participants per group. For larger groups, please contact us.
Bravo Discovery offers you two booking options:
• Free booking : book and pay in cash on the day of the visit
• Online booking : book and pay directly online
We advise you to reserve your place as soon as possible to ensure availability.
You can book up to 2 hours before the beginning of the tour (depending on the availability).
How to spot our guides? that's easy! Our guides hold a white umbrella with the "Bravo Discovery - Walking tour" logo on it. You will of course be informed of the name and contact details of your guide.
We are a group: we recommend our "Day trip to Ghent" private guided tour starting from 220,00€. Send us a message to receive a personalised offer.
Saint Bavo's Cathedral: open from Monday to Saturday, 8:30am-6pm, and on Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Do you have more questions? if you have any further questions or would like to get more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
• Saint Bavo's Cathedral, a spectacular Gothic church decorated with majestic Baroque ornamentation. Step into the marble choir and private chapels, admire Peter Paul Rubens' painting "Saint Bavo Enters the Convent at Ghent" and the Rococo pulpit, and go into the Romanesque crypt, where you can also admire its frescoes. Optional visit to the altarpiece "the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by the Van Eyck bothers, which is one of the most important works of art of the Middle Ages.
• The market square, the Belfort tower, and the covered market.
• The City Hall, an extraordinary building combining Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.
• The churches of St. Nicholas, St. James, and St. Michel, three parish churches that stand as a reminding of Ghent's medieval past.
• The Graslei, old port of the city and one of the most scenic places in Ghent, where you can admire the river Leie and the old guildhalls.
• Gravensteen, a medieval castle that was the former residence of the Counts of Flanders.
• Patershol, picturesque area with buildings of charming brick facades where restaurants and cafés offer you the best of the Flemish cuisine.
• The medieval butchery, an imposing Gothic building of 1408 that is one of Europe oldest meat markets.
• To ensure your participation, we recommend booking your tour as soon as possible.
• The number of participants is limited.
• Bravo Discovery ensures participation to only those who booked in advance.
• Without prior booking, our guides reserve the right to refuse participation in the tour depending on the availability.
• We kindly ask you to be at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.
• You can book up to 2 hours before the beginning of the tour (please note that the number of participants is limited to 25 per group).
• Up to 24 hours prior to the tour: 100% refund.
• Less than 24 hours prior to the tour: no refund.
Bravo Discovery guarantees you the best guided tours in Ghent.
We offer you to visit three of the most beautiful cities in Belgium: Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp. They have impressive medieval city centers that stand as a proof of their historical character. Nowadays, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp are flourishing cities that in their own way can offer you the best of Belgian cuisine, beer, chocolate, fashion, arts and museums. English-speaking guides will meet you in Brussels from where you will depart on train to your respective destination, and they will go along with you during your day trip excursion until you come back to Brussels. Bravo Discovery staff members will make sure that you get the best of your tour, learning about the history and architecture of your destination, visiting its more important landmarks, and recommending you what to do and where to grab a bite during your free time.


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Vincent Cosmano necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 97 diseños de 25 diseñadores freelance.
4 Wheelers Japan
Hello all, thank you for looking at this contest. We are an export company in Japan called 4 Wheelers Japan, who primarily deal in sourcing and exporting used cars in Japan to all corners of the globe for the past 15 years. Even though we are a Japanese company, we are foreign owned. Our staff size in total is small but our client base is world wide as you can image due to the popularity of Japanese standard and performance cars. We recently updated our web site " http://www.4wheelersjapan.com " but something is still missing - a stand out logo!
Please help.
Our client base is diverse, please do not let the name fool you. We do deal in 4 Wheel drive vehicles but also if not more so, people movers, sedans, sports cars and even trucks. We have clients who are cars dealers who buy in bulk, and over the past 5 or so years we have had many inquiries from private end users. Long story short the web site is viewed by the car dealer in Africa or Australia who is looking for a long term supply of units out of Japan, to the very internet savvy private client in Europe or South America trawling the internet most nights looking for the hottest sports car in Japan, then finding a company to buy it for him that he can trust to send his money. We need to convey; professionalism, competency, long term reliability and above all trust!
As stated in our target audience section, we need to convey the feeling of professionalism, competency, long term reliability and above all trust! We are a Japanese company but in saying that I would like to avoid the stereotypical Japanese themes of;
- Rising suns
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- Samurai
- Katana/swords
- Kamikaze
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Something new please...
I would like two to three colors tops in the logo, darker colors are preferred.
I would like the logo to incorporate the theme of cars and global exports, along with the company name
If you are going to use pictures or icons in the design please do not make it too " busy ". By all means we welcome any ideas that just state the company name ( 4 Wheelers Japan ) and no pictures or icons.
The design will be used in various locations and adverts so please submit in ai format ( Adobe Illustrator file ). Our current logo is just a simple car (http://www.4wheelersjapan.com), this needs to be more eye catching but not off putting to the point of being a fly bye night operation.
Many thanks for viewing this page and I look forward to your entries.
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Smart Digital Australia
We are a company in a niche market selling inflatable movie screens and systems. We are located in Melbourne Australia. We sell movie screens in size from 2 - 12 metres wide. We also package and sell the projection and audio equipment to go with the huge screens. The market is very under developed with little product knowledge. When customers find out about it, they love it!
People who watch outdoor movies are typically kids through to younger adults. End user customers include local government councils for community events, schools, mining sites, corporates, part hire, universities, defence establishments and the like.
We would love a 4 page A4 size brochure which we can use for mailing and as a PDF on the web site. The aim of the brochure is to educate customers of what is available in our sector of the entertainment world. We need to accuarately describe the products and get the customer from an interested stage to a buying mode.
We think the front cover would be of general but exciting interest, one page on inflatable movie screens, one page on the electronics and the last page on accessories and related products.
We have an existing brochure on the web site but it needs to be updated.with new product and deletion of some product. We have prepared a features and benefit document with some ideas on content but we are very open to stimulating designs that will sell well into a reasonably sophisticated market. The brief and a number of images are available for download from an associated site: http://www.toolkingaus.com.au. Log in as:
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Name: CardNinja
What it is: A slender card and cash pocket that holds as many as eight credit cards and attaches like a sticker to the back of almost any cellphone. Designed to replace your wallet when you just need to tote a few credit cards and cash, it is compatible with all iPhone and iPod Touch models, almost every Android phone, most BlackBerry devices and almost every Windows phone. It attaches to phone cases, except for those made of soft silicone or rubber. Available in black, steel and eggplant. If you occasionally misplace your wallet, CardNinja suggests it will be easier to find when it's on your phone because iPhone, Android and BlackBerry phones all have a "find my phone" app that would lead you to your CardNinja wallet.
The good: The CardNinja enables me to zip through airport security with my ID in the CardNinja and my boarding pass on my phone. Even when I have a paper boarding pass, it's handier to reach for my iPhone with the CardNinja than to dig for a wallet. I regularly abandon my wallet for trips to the gym, store and other places where I may not want to schlep a purse. As the company promises, you can store a few credit cards and cash, turn the CardNinja upside down, shake it and nothing falls out. Although the manufacturer doesn't recommend frequently moving the CardNinja from one phone case to another, I peeled it off one case and moved it to another without any problem.
The bad: I'd like to see RFID-blocking technology to prevent identity thieves from possibly scanning my credit cards.
Cost: $19.99
Available from: cardninja.com and amazon.com.


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British mobile operator Three has announced that from July 1 it'll be adding five new countries to its "Feel at Home" scheme, which allows customers to use their UK voice, text and data allowances abroad without additional roaming charges.
The new countries are France, Switzerland, Israel, Finland and Norway — bringing the total number of Feel at Home territories up to 16 from the start of next month. Right now Three customers are able to roam freely in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Macau, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Sweden and the U.S.
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