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First let me put my cards on the table. I consider Jemele Hill, sports columnist for ESPN.com to be as incisive and interesting as they come. She has been a frequent and fearless guest on my radio show and is always aces on the air. That's why I'm so gobsmacked by Jemele's latest column, subtly titled, Laud the Courage in Tim Tebow's Stand..
Jemele makes the case that Tim Tebow's presence in an anti-abortion Super Bowl Ad, funded by Focus on the Family, "should be praised rather than condemned." This by itself shouldn't be too surprising. All week, every sports writer on earth from the Washington Post's great Sally Jenkins to Tebow's personal foot masseur, Sports Illustrated's Peter King, have raised this "defend the courage of Tim Tebow" line to a deafening din. [Tragically in our culture, I would argue that taking a stance against women's reproductive rights, is anything but "courageous." It's as mainstream as the Super Bowl.]
But Jemele Hill chose to take it to an entirely higher level: a level that deeply miseducates her readers and demands a response. She chose to write, "Tebow's decision to appear in this ad should be considered just as courageous as Muhammad Ali's decision to not enter the draft, or Tommie Smith's and John Carlos' black power salute at the 1968 summer Olympics."
Dear Lord, Jemele. Where do we possibly begin to unpack this? Tim Tebow is starring in a 2.8 million dollar ad while being praised by sports writers, pundits, and politicians from coast to coast. In contrast, Muhammad Ali's decision to refuse the draft and say "I ain't got no quarrel with them Vietcong" resulted in getting stripped of his title, being abandoned by almost every significant person in his life, pushed to bankruptcy, and hit with a five year Leavenworth prison sentence, which included revoking his passport. The very same day of his conviction in federal court, the US Congress voted 337-29 to extend the draft four more years. They knew how important Ali was and the full weight of the federal government was hell-bent on breaking his will. As Jack Olson wrote years later in Sports Illustrated, "The noise became a din, the drumbeats of a holy war. TV and radio commentators, little old ladies...bookmakers, and parish priests, armchair strategists at the Pentagon and politicians all over the place joined in a crescendo of get Cassius get Cassius get Cassius."
As for Tommie Smith and John Carlos, after their black-gloved salute, they were kicked out of Olympic Village, with a firestorm waiting for them at home. They were pariahs, unable to find work and support their families. The Chicago Tribune called their act "an embarrassment visited upon the country... contemptuous of the United States," and "an insult to their countrymen" who would come home to be "greeted as heroes by fellow extremists." Brent Musberger called them "a pair of dark-skinned storm troopers." As John Carlos said to me years later, "Today, I don't feel embraced, I feel like a survivor, like I survived cancer. It's like if you are sick and no one wants to be around you, and when you're well everyone who thought you would go down for good doesn't even want to make eye contact. It was almost like we were on a deserted island. That's where Tommy Smith and John Carlos were. But we survived."
But perhaps the most glaringly obvious difference is that Ali, Smith and Carlos had to face the ugliest most vile edge of racism, and not just in the press. Klansmen, Nazis, and all manner of "lone nuts" threatened their lives. Tim Tebow, in sharp contrast, has only burnished his credentials as a hero of both the sports media and the right wing, as well as cementing his relationship with Focus on the Family, an organization with access to the highest echelons of political power. The ensuing public appearance with Sarah Palin, I guarantee, will be coming to a city near you. Comparing the protracted struggle of Ali, Smith and Carlos, to Tim Tebow's Super Bowl ad, is more than simply wrong. It's hyperbole on steroids and it's beneath Ms. Hill. As Ali might have said, "Jemele Hill-a. This piece is more broken than Frazier in Manila."

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How companies respond to complaints
May 21 2010 by Ellen Roseman
When customers take the time to complain about quality or safety problems, they deserve thanks and serious consideration. Companies pay handsomely for the kind of research that dissatisfied customers provide for free.
But some people just get a brush-off because they can't reach corporate managers who take such input seriously. And even if they do, the're given vague assurances about having their complaints reviewed.
You'll find a few examples of disappointing treatment below, starting with a father whose child was injured on a ride at Canada's Wonderland and wanted to know why there wasn't a first aid centre close at hand.


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German MP44 (Sturmgewher 44), marked STG44 Description
Late war, 1945 manufacture. Original poor condition late war finish. The deactivation process renders this item with no moving parts. Bolt does not move, magazine is not removable. No licence required to purchase or own. For sale in Canada only.
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In a future world, young people are increasingly becoming addicted to an illegal (and potentially deadly) battle simulation game called Avalon. When Ash, a star player, hears of rumors that a more advanced level of the game exists somewhere, she gives up her loner ways and joins a gang of explorers. Even if she finds the gateway to the next level, will she ever be able to come back to reality? Written by Jean-Marc Rocher [email protected]
Balloon kingdoms, dopey police dragons and happy wizards are exactly how Terry remembered his Grandmother's whacky fairy tales. Except they are real and it's definitely not as 'cheerful.'
While protecting his village from rampaging boar-god/demon, a confident young warrior, Ashitaka, is stricken by a deadly curse. To save his life, he must journey to the forests of the west. Once there, he's embroiled in a fierce campaign that humans were waging on the forest. The ambitious Lady Eboshi and her loyal clan use their guns against the gods of the forest and a brave young woman, Princess Mononoke, who was raised by a wolf-god. Ashitaka sees the good in both sides and tries to stem the flood of blood. This is met be animosity by both sides as they each see him as supporting the enemy. Written by Christopher Taguchi
Blood Child is horror thriller based on a true story. Bill and Ashely DiAngelo seem to have it all, an overseas posting to Singapore, life in paradise and a new baby on the way. But tragedy strikes when she loses the baby and sinks into a deep depression. Unbeknownst to Bill, Ashley decides that the only way for her to "be" with her miscarried child is to dabble in the South East Asian occult practice of raising her own "ghost child". She seeks the help of her Indonesian maid, Siti, tasking her to find a bomoh (witch doctor) who knows how to trap the spirit of unborn dead fetuses. Siti tries to dissuade Ashley from resorting to such dark magic but to no avail. In the meantime, in an effort to put the tragic events of the miscarriage behind them, Bill decides that it would be good for the couple to return home to Minnesota to start their lives over. Several months after their return to the US, Ashley and Bill are surprised to find themselves pregnant again. However, their happiness is short lived as the pregnancy acts as a catalyst for a series of terrifying events that start to occur within the DiAngelo's home. Bill, Renee (Ashley's mother), and Naomi (Ashley's best friend) soon learn that Ashley has brought back a lot more than just memories from Asia, and that Siti is helping Ashley with more than just the housework. Ashley's ghost child, Anna, is not about to play second fiddle to the impending new arrival, and unleashes an unspeakable evil upon everyone.
When his lightning bolt is stolen, Zeus accuses Poseidon's son Percy Jackson and gives Poseidon's son fourteen days to return it, otherwise he will initiate a war amongst the gods. Meanwhile the teenager, Percy, who is dyslexic and has ADHD is visiting The Museum of Metropolitan of Art and is attacked by a Fury disguised in his teacher. His physically handicapped best friend Grover reveals that Percy is a demigod and that he is his protector and his teacher Mr Brunner gives him a pen telling him that it is a powerful weapon. They go to Percy's house and together with his mother Sally they drive to the Camp Half-Blood. However Sally is attacked by a Minotaur and vanishes before Percy can help her. In the camp, Percy befriends the gorgeous Annabeth; when they are attacked by Hades who wants the lighting bolt for himself, Percy discovers that his mother is in the Underworld with Hades. Percy decides to travel on a dangerous quest to retrieve the lightning bolt and save his mother. Grover... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
High school student Hitomi Kanzaki, depressed and despondent, wishes to disappear from her world. Her wishes are heard in the alternate world of Gaea where a battle for absolute control is raging! Magically, Hitomi is suddenly transported to this other world and is bestowed with the power to decide its ultimate fate! Written by Mike Eisenberg [email protected]
The LEGO Movie is a 3D animated film which follows lead character, Emmet a completely ordinary LEGO mini-figure who is identified as the most "extraordinary person" and the key to saving the Lego universe. Emmet and his friends go on an epic journey to stop the evil tyrant, Lord Business. Written by DeAlan Wilson www.ComedyE.com
As the Greeks fall, they decided to head back home. King Priam decides to have one last battle with the Greeks to leave Troy for good. It was a night battle so the Greeks didn't knew, raining them down with flaming arrows and lighting huge balls of dry branches and rolling them down at the beach. It was a battle that Achilles wasn't in, but his cousin Patroclus pretended to be him by wearing his armor, his sword, his helmet, and his moves. Hector finally had a battle with Achilles not knowing it wasn't him. Patroclus was fast but Hector was faster, causing him to cut Patroclus's neck and finishing him with a sword to the heart. Written by DCE
Set at the dawn of time, when dinosaurs and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of how one plucky caveman unites his tribe against a mighty enemy and saves the day!
Two guys by the name of Silas and Jamal decided to one day smoke something magical, which eventually helps them to ace their college entrance exam. This eventually lands them in Harvard, where they're surrounded by the world of Ivy Leaguers. Although their new lifestyle is much different from back home, they kept on having fun until their supernatural smoke runs out. Now, they are on their own and they have to rely on each other to survive. Written by Michael Ji [email protected]
After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south? Written by Otaku-sempai
The television movie is set in the city of Dimmsdale and centers on the series' main protagonist Timmy Turner with his fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda and his fairy godbrother Poof. In the movie, Timmy is now 23 years old but is still in fifth grade with his fairy-obsessed fifth grade teacher Mr. Crocker. Despite being grown up, Timmy finds a loophole in the fairy rulebook Da Rules: if he continues to act like a kid, he will still get to keep his fairies. However, the dilemma rises when Tootie, who was once a dorky girl when she was 10 years old, returns to Dimmsdale as an attractive woman. Timmy falls in love with her, a sign that he is growing up to an adult, which means he is closer to losing his fairies. Meanwhile, an oil business tycoon named Hugh J. Magnate, Jr., who teams up with Mr. Crocker, plans to use Timmy's fairies' magic in order to promote his oil business.
After losing his beloved Kisha in a car accident, Malcolm starts anew, by remarrying Megan, a mother of two. When things begin to get back into their paranormal ways, targeting both the children and the property, things complicate even more when his back-to-life Kisha moves into the neighborhood. Written by Anonymous
In the walled city of Thneed-Ville, where everything is artificial and even the air is a commodity, a boy named Ted hopes to win the heart of his dream girl, Audrey. When he learns of her wish to see a real tree, Ted seeks out the Once-ler, a ruined old businessman outside of town in a stark wasteland. Upon hearing of how the hermit gave into his greed for profits and devastated the land over the protests of the Lorax, Ted is inspired to undo the disaster. However, the greedy Mayor of Thneed-Ville, Aloysius O'Hare, has made his fortune exploiting the environmental collapse and is determined to stop the boy from undermining his business. Written by Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])
It's been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons. Written by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Ten years after the invasion of Naboo, the Galactic Republic is facing a Separatist movement and the former queen and now Senator Padmé Amidala travels to Coruscant to vote on a project to create an army to help the Jedi to protect the Republic. Upon arrival, she escapes from an attempt to kill her, and Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker are assigned to protect her. They chase the shape-shifter Zam Wessell but she is killed by a poisoned dart before revealing who hired her. The Jedi Council assigns Obi-Wan Kenobi to discover who has tried to kill Amidala and Anakin to protect her in Naboo. Obi-Wan discovers that the dart is from the planet Kamino, and he heads to the remote planet. He finds an army of clones that has been under production for years for the Republic and that the bounty hunter Jango Fett was the matrix for the clones. Meanwhile Anakin and Amidala fall in love with each other, and he has nightmarish visions of his mother. They travel to his home planet, ... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Clary Fray is a normal teenager living in Brooklyn with her mother. One day, she discovers that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters; humans born with angelic blood that fight to protect our world from demons. After her mother is kidnapped, Clary must team up with three Shadowhunters: Jace, Alec and Isabelle and her best friend Simon on a quest to find her mother and recover her past. Written by Emma Wolfe
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour is an anthology series aimed at kids and teens, and inspired by the stories of horror master R.L. Stine. Each thirty minute episode is a tale of horror and suspense, invariably involving a supernatural element. Disdaining gore and overt violence, the episodes rely on sharp story telling and imaginative cinematic techniques to evoke chills, thrills and scares. Written by annonymous
Long before time had a name, Ninjago was created by the First Spinjitzu Master by using the Four Elemental Weapons of Spinjitzu; weapons so powerful, no one can handle all of their power at once. When he passed away, his two sons swore to protect them, but the oldest, Lord Garmadon, was consumed by darkness and wanted to possess them all. A battle between brothers broke out and Lord Garmadon was struck down and banished to the Underworld. Peace returned to Ninjago as the younger brother, Sensei Wu, hid the elemental weapons in the far corners of Ninjago. Centuries later, Lord Garmadon has returned with the help of his Skeleton army to collect the Golden Weapons. Sensei Wu turns to the aid of four young Ninja who are to be trained to become the protectors of each of the weapons. Although the Ninja successfully survive a harrowing quest to retrieve the elemental weapons, they fall into Lord Garmadon's master plan, releasing the dark Lord from his prison, and allowing him to escape ... Written by Anonymous
Xena,once known as Destroyer of Nations, tries to redeem herself by fighting for the greater good. On her quest, she meets Gabrielle, a small town bard hungry for adventure. Together they take down some of the world's most formidable opponents, even the gods! Written by Willie Nelson Crane Jr
If you could make one wish, what would it be? And what would you do to get it? At 666 Park Avenue, all of your dreams and burning desires can come true: wealth, sex, love, power, even revenge. But just be careful what you wish for, because the price you pay...could be your soul. Welcome to The Drake, the premiere apartment building on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Owned by the mysterious Gavin Doran (Terry O'Quinn) and his sexy wife Olivia (Vanessa Williams), The Drake is home to dozens of residents who are unaware they're living in the dark embrace of supernatural forces. They think their dreams are all coming true, only to find they've been lured into making, what feels like, a deal with the Devil. When a young Mid-western couple - Jane Van Veen (Rachael Taylor) and Henry Martin (Dave Annable) - is hired to manage The Drake, they soon discover that evil, obsession, and manipulation has a home. Written by ABC Television
Chloe King should be dead. Any normal human being would be under the circumstances, but Chloe has just turned sixteen and has found out she isn't as normal as she once thought she was. Chloe is Mai - a race of beings with cat-like powers: speed, agility, and claws. Being a high school student was complicated enough, but being Mai has added a new set of problems. Chloe is given the responsibility of protecting both the Mai and Human races. A secret organization wants to have her assassinated - nine times if necessary. And a simple kiss has deadly consequences; so much for falling in love. Written by L. Hamre
Lost Girl focuses on the gorgeous and charismatic Bo, a supernatural being called a succubus who feeds on the energy of humans, sometimes with fatal results. Refusing to embrace her supernatural clan system and its rigid hierarchy, Bo is a renegade who takes up the fight for the underdog while searching for the truth about her own mysterious origins. Written by M.A. Lovretta
The show centers on Conor, a 15-year-old video gamer, who is forced to attend high school for the first time after a thumb injury sidelines him from the glamorous pro gaming circuit. As a coping mechanism, he begins to visualize life as a video game. He is reunited with his three former gamer friends who he left behind for life on the pro circuit World Tour, and he quickly realizes that restoring his friendships is vital in his quest to level up to his former glory. Written by Anonymous
After being recruited to a secretive academy, a group of students discover that the magic they read about as children is very real and more dangerous than they ever imagined. But will getting hooked on the thrill of magic distract them from honing their powers when they need them most?
When 14 year old Australian teenager, Kathy Morgan, discovers a mysterious boat during a family vacation, she decides to investigate - little realising that the boat is actually a transdimensional craft which is able to transcend parallel-worlds. Written by David McAnally [email protected]
Similar in format to Serling's much more famous Twilight Zone series. Each week we get a new tale, represented by a painting in an old museum. Whereas the tales in Twilight Zone were more science fiction, these tales have a darker, more horrific edge. Written by Afterburner [email protected]
Dragon Hunters is a french cartoon that follows Lian-Chu and Gwizdo, hunters-for-hire in a medieval world of floating land masses fierce dragons. Theme song by 'The Cure'.


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An enchanted New Forest
Caron Kemp enjoys a country escape to the idyllic glades of Lime Wood, just a stone's throw away from a Yiddishe hub
Caron Kemp is a freelance journalist
Little more than a stone's throw from the popular Yiddishe hub of Bournemouth lies an English oasis.
With miles upon miles of unspoilt land, horses, cattle and deer roaming freely and boasting a catalogue of picturesque villages providing a wonderful step back in time, the New Forest has to be seen to be believed.
Often forgoing getaways on our own soil in favour of sun and sangria, it's difficult to imagine that just two hours driving time from London – and 15 miles south of Winchester, where you can still discover the remnants of the city's community – lies an escape so rich in timeless scenery and yet offering something for everyone.
Keen foodies, and with our eyes peeled to the latest hotel hotspots, we had, of course, heard of Lime Wood and its resident chef Angela Hartnett.
So having garnered a reputation as being the jewel in the New Forest's crown, we packed up the car and went to see if it would live up to the hype.
Our first impression of this Lyndhurst retreat was the two-storey, two bedroom forest cottage that we were to call home for two days and it was, quite simply, love at first sight.
Quaint yet chic, it offered all the latest mod cons housed within a cosy, homely framework. Highlights included the Smeg fridge, log fire and vast bathroom where a free-standing roll-top bath took centre stage.
Muffins for the children, champagne on ice for the adults, and a carefully thought out hamper of goodies on arrival also more than hit the spot.
At on-site eatery Harnett Holder & Co, we dined en famille the first evening, fully expecting to be faced with a kiddy unfriendly menu from which to choose.
Yet, just like the rest of this beautiful hideaway, children are surprisingly well catered for. Fish fingers and tomato soup could be found alongside dover sole and in-house smoked salmon, while no one balked at the mess, spillages and noise made by our three offspring, in spite of the restaurant's elegant feel.
Dessert was followed by a look through the extensive DVD menu and a stroll back to our cottage via the larger-than-life swing; a firm favourite with the children.
An early morning swim at the simply stunning spa, where the changing rooms have baths, was followed by a trip to the local tourist hotspot, Beaulieu Motor Museum.
You could be forgiven for assuming this is merely a venue for car enthusiasts, but, aside from an impressive selection of all manner of vehicles from many a decade, there is plenty to do to keep everyone amused.
We began the day with a trip on the monorail, which encircled the grounds and took in the museum and palace house, and finished our trip watching the children discover the true meaning of road rage on the fun-filled go-kart track. A play area and picnic spot were also welcome additions.
Village hopping was the next order of the day and with a wealth of picturesque places to choose from, we struck gold in Lymington, with a gorgeous little sandwich shop for lunch and a sunny afternoon spent crabbing – and we did manage to catch one (that we safely sent back home afterwards).
While we rarely snuggle together to watch a film at home, the lure of the cottage lounge enticed us to tuck in to takeaway pizza while we rented ET from the hotel's reception. They say, sometimes it's the simple things, and this was precisely the magic of our Lime Wood retreat.
Unable to comprehend why we couldn't move to Lime Wood forever, the only saving grace of our departure from this haven for the kids was a pit stop on the way home at Paultons Park. Home, of course, to Peppa Pig World, the prospect had the children squealing and snorting (like Peppa) all the way there.
Clean, well-positioned and small enough to be manageable when outnumbered by the offspring, the charm of the piggy-themed park is not lost on either adult or child. Bringing the cartoon to life through age-appropriate rides, a fabulous play area and a vast indoor soft play, as well as a very well-stocked gift shop equals pure joy for any Peppa enthusiast.
Paultons Park gets little attention compared with its better-known sibling. Yet, housing many an exciting ride, catering for children of all ages (and adults), as well as offering bigger and better playgrounds and water play areas than inside Peppa Pig World, it really is worthy of your attention. For us, with our children getting older, it made the difference between a morning activity and a whole fun-filled day out.
Travelling with children in tow usually means compromising on our holiday wish-list for theirs. But this time we all arrived home relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to book our next English getaway.
Where to stay:
Caron stayed at Lime Wood hotel in the New Forest National Park, where prices start from £330 per room, per night, 023 8028 7177 or limewoodhotel.co.uk. She visited Beaulieu Motor Museum, beaulieu.co.uk and Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park, peppapigworld.co.uk


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We want to ensure everyone can take part in our inclusive voyages. For this reason, we fundraise continuously to be able to subsidise every berth.
In addition to this, we are also fortunate to be supported by various charitable Trusts and Foundations who provide bursary funding. This can help those who might find it difficult to fundraise for or self-finance their voyage fees.
Different bursary funds are available throughout the year to suit a wide range of beneficiaries. Individual funds have specific criteria however, and amounts are limited.
You can apply simply by using the online forms linked below. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly. We will endeavour to respond within 30 days to each individual application.


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It is a chicken and egg situation, which came first?
I am interested in not which came first but which came later. In the end, what you have depends on what you will do with it.
Do we laugh because we feel good or do we feel good because we laugh?
Laughing is what matters!
Laughing makes a positive impact on our body from the heart to the immune system. When we laugh, the number of warrior cells that fight with tumors and viruses increases. Endorphin is released when we laugh. Endorphin is produced by the brain to suppress the pain in the injured tissues and it relaxes the body by decreasing the level of pain. It's other name is "happiness hormone". And when we laugh 15 muscles on our face work together. With years some creases appear on our faces .Nowadays, botox is used to get rid of these creases frequently . Botox when injected in the muscles just below the skin prevents creases by paralyzing those muscles.
The researchers who study the effects of Botox on emotional experience find that people who had Botox on their faces, cannot express their anger, happiness and joy with their faces. All signals coming from our sensory organs, except smell, are directed by thalamus To release the happiness hormone a signal must be sent from the facial muscles to the nerve ends. If this signal is missing, laughing is not really laughing. In short, people who have botox on their faces cannot sense their feelings.
*Joshua Davis makes two groups, one with botox one without, watch an emotionally charged film. At the end of the film, he sees that the group who had botox could not perceive completely the positive and negative feelings.
**David Havas asks from a group to move their laughing muscles consciously while watching a hatred charged film. This way, the group who used laughing muscles consciously feels less hatred than the normal watching group.
We all tried to catch happy and cheerful moments of our parents to ask their permission or for buying something we wanted. It depends on the mood of the person when shopping too .Make your customer feel good so that they will use your product. Make them happier so that they buy more.
Today's e-commerce consultants and e-commerce trainings may not be saying how to make our customers feel what when visiting our webpage. But we can send signals to thalamus with what we present on the screen, increase the shopping conversion rate and the number of product in their carts .
*Davis(2010) – The effects of BOTOX injections on emotional experience. Emotion, 10(3), 433-440.
**Havas (2010)- Cosmetic use of botulinum toxin-A affects processing of emotional language. Psychological Science, 21(7), 895-900.


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From: Jeff Barr (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Date: Wed Dec 20 2000 - 16:20:14 PST
Next on the agenda -- Create a synthetic band name with a bunch of
alleged hits (all renamed from elsewhere), create a web site to
match, and then drive hits and downloads through the roof. That
would be fun, in a perverse, FoRKish sort of way.
-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory Alan Bolcer [mailto:email@example.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 2:38 PM
To: Lucas Gonze
Cc: FoRK
Subject: Re: Dead Kennedys
Okay, I'm with you. I changed Cake's "How Do You
Afford Your Rock and Roll Lifestyle" to Danger Kitty.
Lucas Gonze wrote:
> Napster search returns 52 results on Danger Kitty, most of them for "Love
> but a few for "Schmutzler bar mitzva", "Take Me Over" and "Rat Race". I
> all four and all were renamed versions of songs by real acts. I
contributed to the
> mess by renaming "Birthday Song" by the Three Stooges to "Dirty Chix" by
> Kitty.
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...when it is hovering around 100. Half naked and in the backyard. I can't believe how hot it has been lately. Isn't this fall? It is the end of September and it is still too hot to wear jeans, my AC is on and we are thinking about going to the beach tomorrow. What is our winter going to be like? Hopefully it will cool to around 85 or so!
P.S. Thank you all for your kind comments. I have the best friends in the world. Seriously, the cream of the crop!
Friday, September 25, 2009
This is how we roll...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
It's cathartic
I think this is one of the reasons why I have a blog. Sometimes I just need to talk about things and get them off my chest and I love when people comment and tell me how they can relate and that they have been through it, etc. I love to know I am not the only one! Well, here is my little confession. I have been dealing with anxiety for a few years now off and on. I feel like it is at it's worst when I am feeling worn out and I am running on everyone else's schedules and I let myself become the last priority. When I get stressed, my mind goes back to all of the things that I have done wrong in my life. One of which really bothers me.
I know we are all human and we all make mistakes, but the hard part is having to deal with the fact that I actually made that mistake. It happened over five years ago and I still beat myself up over it. It's ridiculous! Seriously, it is little. I know it is. I have told some close friends and even the bishop because I felt so bad. I have had people laugh at me and others tell me they wouldn't give it a second thought. Everyone just tells me to drop it and move on. I'm trying I promise, but it is so hard! I seriously have nightmares about it. It is stupid, but it still hurts me that I did it. It is SO not me to do. I have been making a mountain out of a mull hill for sure.
It has created a problem for me because when I look back at my "big" mistakes, they all seem to be during my college years in Utah. As a result, I have never gone back to Utah. I think it brought out the worst in me. I rationalized all my decisions because everyone else was doing the same thing. So I don't like Utah and that is why. This wouldn't be a problem except for the fact that Chad's parents moved there a few years ago. They want us to come up and visit and I want to, but I am so scared of being there. Weird, right? It brings back way to many memories of mistakes made. I don't want to deprive my in-laws a chance of spending time with their grandkids and son because of my fears. That's not fair to them. I'm trying to figure out how I can put things back into perspective in my life. This needs to fade into the background of my life as I press forward. I think the stresses of life just have a way of pulling it back up.
Most of the time when I go to church, things are fine and I leave uplifted. Other times, I will go and I being to compare myself to others. That is the worst. I think of these people walking around with halos glowing above them. It is so hard sometimes to sit there and feel so inferior! I know they aren't perfect, but it is hard to see them making the mistakes I did. I always feel I fall short of the mark. I have flaws all over the place. I won't make it to every meeting or always have my VT done on time. I might yell at my kids and say something rude about someone else. I am human, but it is so defeating.
I need so badly to get over this. It is stealing the joy from my life. It exhausts me, haunts me and stresses me. I know I have been forgiven, especially since it is such a little thing, but I have created a monster from it. I need to take the power from it and learn to live in the moment. I can't let this fear take from my happiness. I need to enjoy the life and blessings I am given each day. Most importantly, I can't let it take from the duties I have as a mother to love and nurture my kids and husband. They are most important and the rest falls away.
I've come to appreciate so much more the blessings of friends and family. There have been times where they were like heaven sent angels. Someone would take a child for me or stop by or ask me to come out and play or just call on the phone and one of my favorites was a sweet letter. That makes me count my blessings. I am grateful for you all and would love some prayers as I try to ditch the baggage in my life and move on!
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
A Gross Story
Just to warn you, this is gross, but funny too! I am mostly writing this so that I can go back and remember it. I was surprised that I hadn't written about it earlier, but I think I was a bit traumatized by the day and didn't want to relive it. Lucky for you, there are no pictures. Here we go...
The other day I woke to Brooklyn making a little noise in her crib. Knowing it was later than usual for her to wake up, I quickly got up and headed to her door. I opened the door and went to greet her. As I walked in, I noticed her diaper was off to one side in her crib wet, but not poopy. Then I see next to her a pile of poop and as I look to her, I see that she has taken the poop and rubbed it in her eye and hair and around the crib. I approached her just as she is picking up her pacifier out of a pile of poo and puts it in her mouth! She immediately pukes. At that point, it doesn't matter. No time for freaking out, screaming or gagging. Strategy was the name of the game and with Chad gone and Micah up, I had to think of the fastest way to clean her and all her surroundings up. I grabbed her and put her in the bath clothes and all. Sheets went flying, bumpers were scrubbed, baths were bleached, hair was rinsed and I was grossed out! I will never put her to bed without bottoms again. Lesson learned!
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Betty Freakin' Crocker
Lately I have had some of the worst dinners ever. I mean so bad that you opt to go out for Del Taco afterwards. Admittedly, it has been a while since I have regularly made dinner. We had a four month hiatus while we stayed with my parents. Now that we are in our own place and I have a kitchen to myself, I have been cooking. I make a great breakfast, lunch is fine, but dinner has been a disaster! We have had chicken undercooked, chili that turned out too sweet, and twice baked potatoes that weren't even cooked properly the first time around! I partially blame the new stove. The place we got was flipped and a lot of the work was done as cheaply as possible. Case and point, my new appliances. Yes, they are new, but they are the bottom of the barrel model. This range doesn't have any sort of indicator as to when the oven has gotten up to the correct temperature or a timer. Therefore, I am guessing as I put food in that the oven is at the right temperature. Add to that the knobs for the range only indicate Lite and High. Don't try to go for Low because that means Off! I have burnt food on the stove top and undercooked food in the oven. I can't win. This will be an appliance that will be replaced when we get our tax return. I mean, last I checked putting potatoes in the oven at 350 for about an hour would bake them, but I was wrong. You get raw potatoes, so the twice baked part goes right out the window and cooking them once in now the goal! Oh and did I mention we don't have a microwave? Well, I should say we don't have one in the house. My kitchen is teeny tiny and putting it on the counter will take up all my prep room, so we are waiting to get an above range microwave. So here is my dilemma. How would you cook dinner with a stove top that is too hot, an oven that is too cold and no microwave? I am this close to just going over to Super Suppers and having a good meal made for my family ahead of time. It might just save my sanity and probably money too since I can't get myself to save the leftovers from my meals. If it isn't good the first time around, then the second time can't be much better!
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Happy birthday to you...
...happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear CHAD! Happy birthday to you!
Love you baby and hope 27 is great!
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Friday, September 11, 2009
A day at the park
I try to get out with my energetic kids as often as I can. We hit the park a lot! I will get them in the car and ask them which park they want to go to. Micah asked for Grandma's Park. So, we went to the park that is across the street from my parents' house to let them play.
Brooklyn took of being her little independent self.
Micah hit the slide.
Then he wanted to show me a bebe he found in the sand. I love the way he is looking at it. Discovering something for the first time.
Brooklyn with her favorite thing: the swings!
Then we walked up to grandma's to get some Cheerios and juice of course!
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Messy eater
She definitely digs in...
...so we are glad to have a bathtub again!
I just notice her touching his booty. Whoops!
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Long time no blog...
Well, I guess it hasn't been that long, but it has seemed like a while. I also haven't picked up my camera in a while either. I have been busy, but with stuff that isn't so fun. For one, we are still working out the bugs (you can take part of that literally) in our new place. I have found that when you don't have small things that you are used to, you realize they are more important than you thought. We do not currently have a microwave. Well, not inside at least. We have one that sits on our counter, but since we have a teeny tiny kitchen, we can't bring it in without taking most of our counter space away. So, we have to take down the hood that is up right now and find a built in microwave to install, however, Chad thinks that our current cabinets are not strong enough to support the weight of a built in, so we are going to wait until Chad's dad comes into town to help us out. Don is such a trooper! We have a laundry list of other things to do in the condo. We have an ant problem to squash, spiders in the garage, can lighting to put in, knobs and pulls for all the cabinets in the kitchen, painting, a banquette to build and so on and so on. I guess this is what homeownership is all about! It is neat to see it becoming ours though. I love that we can customize it to our needs. Yay!
The other thing that is keeping me busy would have to be the kids. I know...duh, but really, they have be out of the ordinary difficult lately. Brooklyn is Brooklyn and requires a lot of attention and food. She loves to eat, sleep and be in your face. Don't expect her to entertain herself. She just won't. OK, I take that back, she entertains herself with mischief. Usually she finds fishing in the toilet to be a fun pastime! Micah, ugh, he is hitting four hard. I don't even know what to say. He went from being my sweet obedient boy to being a monster. What happened? He now back talks, he has attitude, has been mean to his sister and is constantly doing the opposite of what we say. I know this is about finding boundaries, but how many times do they have to do it before they back down and realize that they have hit their boundary? There are days when I just want to lock him in his room because he can just be a snot. Like when I take him all the way down to the park and then he tells me he doesn't want to go. I ask two more times if he is sure. He reassures me that he doesn't want to go, so I leave only to have him meltdown completely. I then tell him he told me he didn't want to go, so we would run a few errands and if he was a good boy, we would come back after. He then proceeds to make the trip to Costco a living hell. Lovely! I love my boy...where did he go? A demon has entered my child and is driving me nuts! What do I do? I am being consistent. He knows what is and isn't acceptable, but he has been like this for a couple months now. What is up? He will be going to "school" (otherwise known as structured playtime) soon and he has to drop this. I'm also planning to go to Disneyland tomorrow and last time was a disaster. Has anyone else gone through this? Helpful advice would be great. It would help both of us get through this!
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Captain Gray Smile
This little boy had an accident. A few weeks ago, Micah was at my parents' house when he tripped and fell on the tile. He hit his mouth and went nuts! He was screaming and crying, so at first I was concerned. I went running over and checked him. There was no blood, so I just helped him calm down and thought nothing more of it. Well, the other day Chad asked me what was going on with his front teeth. I took a look at them and they are turning gray! That is when I remembered the accident. I took him in to the dentist the next day. Well, his little fall did a little damage. They took x-rays and told me that when he fell, it pushed his teeth back up in his mouth. This caused bleeding that went down into his teeth (which is making them look gray) and the blood is trapped. Lucky for him, things look OK. However, if things change (they get oversensitive or show infection) they will have to be pulled. For right now, he will just be Captain Gray Smile!
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text: Retail Holiday Parties: Do's & Dont's I have been working in retail for a very long time and have attended my fair share of holiday parties both personally and professionally. Also, I have been lucky enough to attend some really amazing and some surreal [for lack of a better word] holiday parties with friends. Back when I was in college, I worked at a 5 Star Resort, as a concierge, whose business was largely conference based. At times I would work events to help out other departments and, by far, working holiday parties as a cocktail hostess was the most illuminating, educational, and down right entertaining from my perspective but tragic from other's perspectives. I would love to know the psychology behind whyRead More


text: The Supreme Court in J. Vasanthi and Ors. Vs. N. Ramani Kanthammal (D) Rep. by L.Rs. and Ors. Civil Appeal No. 3396 of 2017 on 10.08.2017 stated that proper valuation of a suit property stands on a different footing than applicability of a particular provision of an Act under which court fee is payable. It is because the Act empowers the Defendant to raise the plea of jurisdiction on a different yardstick. It is not correct to say that it has to be determined on the basis of evidence and it is a matter for the benefit of the revenue and the State and not to arm a contesting party with a weapon of defence to obstruct the trial of an action. The Court also referred to Suhrid Singh alias Sardool Singh v. Randhir Singh and Ors. (2010) 12 SCC 112 and quoted that where the executant of a deed wants it to be annulled, he has to seek cancellation of the deed. But if a non-executant seeks annulment of a deed, he has to seek a declaration that the deed is invalid, or non est, or illegal or that it is not binding on him.


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(Sex abuse) Harvey Weinstein blamed for Jill Messic suicideWorld | 9 Feb 2018 3:07 pm
Jill Messick, who served as a producer on films such as "Frida'' and "Baby Mama,'' has taken her own life, her family said in a statement Thursday. The mother of two died Wednesday in Los Angeles. She was 50.
Messick had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggled with depression for years, the family said. But added that she also had been distraught from the recent spotlight on her after details emerged on alleged sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein, saying she "became collateral damage in an already horrific story.''
Actress Rose McGowan says Weinstein raped her at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997. She recently said that Messick, who was her manager at the time, failed to support her fight against Weinstein and then took a job with him.
Messick's family says McGowan reported the incident to her without calling it rape, but that Messick, realizing something inappropriate if not illegal had happened, reported it to her senior bosses months before she went to work under Weinstein at Miramax.
Weinstein's lawyers quoted from an email from Messick to defend him last month. The email said that McGowan told Messick she consensually got into a hot tub with Weinstein and later regretted it. Weinstein has denied the rape allegations.
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City hopes purchase and resale of hotel will keep business open
Minnesota State Roundup
Published October 1, 1994 | October 1994 issue
In a bid to preserve its only downtown hotel, the city of Virginia plans to purchase the Coates Hotel from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) for $799,000, then quickly resell it to a private owner.
The city's action was inspired by the IRRRB's plans to sell the hotel to a developer who planned to turn about half of its 79 rooms into assisted living apartments for seniors. Business and city leaders were concerned such a change would negatively impact the economic prospects of downtown merchants.
"That frightened us," says Bob Leiviska, director of the Virginia Area Development Association. "We feel very strongly that it has to remain a hotel." If half of the Coates were converted to senior housing, it would not only reduce the hotel size in the short term, but it raises the possibility that the entire hotel might eventually convert to senior housing, Leiviska says.
City officials shared business leaders' concerns, according to City Administrator Nick Dragisich, and in September the city council approved the city's involvement. "The city wants to insure that it stays operating as a hotel," Dragisich says. But he also says that the city has no intention of operating the hotel. "Thirty seconds," is the time Dragisich expects the city to own the Coatesjust long enough to sign the purchase agreement with the IRRRB and then turn to the new private owner to complete the deal.
There are no economic impact studies that purport to measure the effect of the Coates Hotel on Virginia businesses, according to Leiviska, but he cites the meetings and receptions that are held at the hotel, in addition to its overnight guests, as important to the downtown's viability, concluding: "It has to be good for the economy."
Before offering to purchase the hotel from the IRRRB, the city had two interested parties in the hotel, according to Dragisich, and both parties are experienced in hotel/motel management. City officials believe that with proper management and marketing, the Coates can be a profitable venture, and Dragisich says that the two interested partieswho will bid on the propertyare also convinced of its potential. (The city's purchase of the hotel and its resale to a private owner was expected to occur in late October, while this issue of the FEDGAZETTE was at press.)
The hotel has been operating at about 43 percent capacity this year, and needs to maintain 65 percent levels to achieve profitability, according to Leiviska. Under the IRRRB's management, the Coates sustained about $85,000 in operating losses through the first seven months of this year, according to Rick Anderson, IRRRB loan officer.
The IRRRB, for its part, did not intend to own the hotel for very long when it took over the property in March 1993, Anderson says. Plans to sell the property in 1993 were thwarted by concerns about the site's property taxes, he says, and those taxes were eventually reduced by the city in December 1993. When the IRRRB began marketing the property again this spring and summer, one of the proposals included the senior housing plan that inspired the city's involvement.
Anderson said the proposal to split the Coates into hotel and assisted living space was a good one, and he has concerns about the Coates' viability as a hotel. The Coates' two competitors are located on major roads on the edge of town where they are easily accessible and highly visible, while the Coates is "off the beaten track"a few blocks from the main downtown street.
The IRRRB, a state agency funded in part from a portion of taconite production taxes to support Iron Range economic and vocational programs, is not designed to manage such private enterprises as hotels, Anderson says. "We don't like to artificially prop up a failing business," he says. That's the business of the marketplace, according to Anderson. "We can't salvage every situation."
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The law requires that both parents provide adequate support for their children. This is required until any of the following happens: the child turns 19, is not a high school student, dies, becomes legally emancipated, or marries.
Couples that get separated or divorced, it becomes difficult to determine the support the child should be warranted. However, this is achieved by using complex mathematical formulas. Moreover, the court takes into account a lot of factors to determine the required child support amount. Fortunately, you can find websites that can calculate child support for 2018 free of charge. You should keep the following things in mind:
Calculating child support
Parent's income
This is the most important factor used to determine child support. The court takes into account incomes of both parents. In fact, the gross income is weighed from both parents.
Number of children
The expenses go high as the number of your children increases. The court will consider the number of children and come up with a formula to accommodate the number.
Primary residence
Usually, when it comes to child custody negotiations, one parent is the primary caregiver. This is considered when determining the required support. Also, the place the child will live most of the times also dictates the parent who gets the larger percentage of support.
Medical needs
Healthcare of the children is also an important factor when it comes to calculating the amount of child support. This is the case if the child has a chronic illness, disability, or genetic condition.
Non-primary visitation time
If you are considered a non-primary caregiver, your commitment to utilizing visitation rights is taken into account. The court will have to examine the amount of time a parent spends with his or her children.
Visitation travel expenses
You should note that visitation requires funds. Thus, if the distance or time between children and parents is considerable, visitation will be expensive. This can also be considered by the judge to calculate a fair child support amount.
Miscellaneous income
Most people earn income from a broad range of sources. The judge will want to see all these sources. They can include cash payments, governmental assistance, trust funds, stocks/bonds, seasonal work, and self-employment.
The above are some of the factors that are used to calculate child support. However, depending on the case, other factors may be considered. It is advisable to contact a law firm that handles child custody and family issues for consultation.


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This is a belated thank-you to BBC-2 for its Saturday and Sunday morning showings of films from the pre-widescreen and -stereo era. Not only are they exploiting their library of RKO movies but also include in the series some Ealing Studio classics. What inspired this post was seeing San Demetrio London in the listings for tomorrow morning. It was the first film that I remember my father taking me to see (not the first one I saw with both parents; I remember crying during Anna Karenina and having to be taken out). The fact that I was absorbed in the first as my father was suggests that I was already developing a critical faculty. The film's grip was due largely to a screenplay by Robert Hamer, who went on to achieve fame with Kind Hearts and Coronets. There are also some familiar faces among the cast, including the first film appearance of Robert Beatty who as a Commonwealth citizen was able to play Americans in UK productions without upsetting British Actors Equity.
Here's hoping I can wake up in time to see it again.


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Domkal (WB): In wake of a BJP youth wing leader announcing a bounty on her head, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said one can threaten or call her names, but cannot scare her. Without naming anyone, Banerjee said, "They can abuse me, vilify me and conspire against me. They can abuse me as much as they want. I pray to God to forgive them. They do not know what they are saying. I will not say anything more."
In an apparent reference to the Hindutva brigade, she told a public meeting here, "If anyone says that being a Hindu I can't go to a mosque or a church, it cannot be so. I am committed to the people. I am committed to protect everyone. There is no use threatening me. "The more you threaten or call me names, the more I will proceed... Your criticism will be blessings for us. That will help us move forward. Now we are in Bengal. We will move to Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and then to Delhi," she said.
She also reiterated that the people would decide what they want to eat or what they wear. No political party can decide that, she said and asked the people not to get provoked by any instigation."Do not fall prey to false propaganda spread through the Internet and social networking site. Social networks have been used to spread false rumours in lieu of money. Huge funds from abroad are coming in for this.
"Don't be scared. Always remember that I am there as your biggest custodian," Banerjee said. Referring to the brandishing of swords at Ram Navami processions by RSS affiliates, she said, "Some locals have popped up suddenly asking people to play with swords. That's not the Bengal's culture," she said adding "Let them learn Bengal's culture first, then comment about the state".
"There is no need to give importance to them," she said.
She also cautioned the people not to get swayed by rumours being floated by some people on social media to incite communal violence and asserted that her government would not allow riots to break out. "Some people are carrying out propaganda on social media to incite communal violence. Do not believe rumours," Banerjee said, addressing a public meeting in Domkal of muslim majority Murshidabad district.
Calling herself "pahradar" (protector) of the masses, she said: "Do not be misled by provocations. We will not allow any riots".
Banerjee referred to the Ram Navmi rallies brought out in various districts recently by the rightwing Hindu organisations with the backing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in which a large number of participants carried swords.
"Our mothers and sisters take part in Sindur Khela (a custom where Hindu married women smear one another with vermillion during religious festivals). This is the culture of Bengal. And not the sword fights which some gentlemen from have imported from Delhi," she said.
Apparently targeting the BJP, Banerjee said a political party could not decide what people will eat or not just because it is in power.
"Whether I have rice and lentils or fish and rice... how can you decide what people will eat or not?.
"What people will eat that is their business.Just because a certain political party is in power, it cannot decide that," she said.
With inputs from agencies
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Welcome to Robert G. Cole
Middle and High School
Fort Sam Houston Independent School District has seven Belief Statements.
Even though I believe that all seven are very important, I hold the first Belief Statement closest to my heart.
- We exist to serve the military child -
I believe that together we are preparing our students for their best possible future. Not only providing them with a strong academic foundation, the most current educational technology tools, but also helping them to learn how to make choices that will enhance their future.
I look forward to working with all of our parents and students throughout the school year.
Again, welcome to Fort Sam Houston, Fort Sam Houston ISD,
and the Cole family.


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Freckled Fawn and Tombow have teamed up this week to give everyone a lesson in Adhesives 101!
I'm sharing how I used several different Tombow adhesives on these two layouts over on the Freckled Fawn blog. The Tombow adhesives made it super easy to attach even the most difficult FF embellishment so be sure and check out my full tutorial here.
Let's Go
I used embellishments from various Freckled Fawn kits and Tombow adhesives for both of these pages. The Monotwin marker was also fun and easy to use and even writes on washi tape! Be sure and check out the FF blog and the Tombow blog for all kinds of inspiration and information you need to complete your next project!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!


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Plymouth beats Saginaw in OHL action
PLYMOUTH - The Plymouth Whalers defeated the Saginaw Spirit 6-3 Monday afternoon in Ontario Hockey League action.
The Spirit (26-15-0-2) are in third place in the OHL West Division with 54 points. Plymouth leads the West Division with 61 points.
Saginaw's Patrick Asselin scored the first of his two goals just 27 seconds into the game, as Ryan Berard and Chris Chappell assisted. Plymouth's Andrew Fournier answered at the end of the first period to tie the score at 1-1.
Plymouth took advantage of a Spirit double minor penalty early in the second period to score two power play goals, both by Dan Collins, and the Whalers went ahead 3-1. Asselin, assisted by Andrew Hotham and Tomas Zaborsky, scored his second goal to trim the Whalers' lead to 3-2.
The Spirit's Tom Pyatt tied the game at 3-3 with a goal assisted by Berard.
The Whalers secured the victory with three unanswered goals in the third period. Daniel Ryder scored two goals, while Jared Boll scored on a power play.
Spirit goalie Marc-Andre Peron notched 39 saves in the loss. The Whalers outshot Saginaw 45-31.
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The paddle steamer Waverley will pay her last visit of the year to Rothesay this weekend.
The iconic vessel has spent the last month-and-a-half offering pleasure cruises on the south coast of England and the River Thames, but returns to the Clyde for a final two days of sailings on Saturday and Sunday before going into lay-up for the winter.
On Saturday she sails from Glasgow to Loch Long and Loch Goil, and on Sunday she'll cruise 'doon the watter' to Greenock, Largs and Rothesay before heading through the Kyles to Tighnabruaich.
Waverley's captain, Andy O'Brian, said: "Waverley's 40th season in preservation has been a challenging one and we are hoping that the residents of Rothesay will support the ship by sailing on her last sailing of 2015."
Sunday's cruise from Rothesay leaves at 1.40pm and returns at 3.50pm. Tickets can be bought by phone on 0845 130 4647, online at www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk, at the Isle of Bute Discovery Centre, or on board on the day - though the last option is subject to availability, and the paddler's final cruise of the year is always particularly popular.


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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Research and Development, Cooperative Studies Evaluation Committee will be held at the Crystal City Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, on October 3, 2002. The session is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. The three new studies submitted for review are: Intensive vs Conventional Renal Support in Acute Renal Failure, Perioperative B—Adrenergic Receptor Blockage in Patients Undergoing Major Noncardiac Surgery, Anabolic Steroid Therapy on Pressure Ulcer Healing in Persons with SCI. In addition to the three new studies there will be one resubmission: Diiodothyroproprionic Acid, a Thyroid Analog to Treat Heart Failure and one progress review: Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation.
The Committee advises the Chief Research and Development Officer through the Director of the Cooperative Studies Program on the relevance and feasibility of the studies, the adequacy of the protocols, and the scientific validity and propriety of technical details of proposed research.
The meeting will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to discuss general status of the program. Those who plan to attend should contact Ms. Denise Shorter, Coordinator, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC at (202) 565-7016.
The meeting will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This portion of the meeting involves consideration of specific proposals in accordance with provisions set forth in section 10(d) of Public Law 92-463, as amended by sections 5(c) of Public Law 94-409, and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). During the closed session of the meeting, discussions and recommendations will address qualifications of study personnel, critiques of research proposals, and similar documents, and the medical records of patients who are study subjects, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personnel privacy.Start Signature
By Direction of the Secretary.Start Printed Page 57634
Dated: August 30, 2002.
Nora E. Egan,
Committee Management Officer.
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Situated in Plymouth, this holiday home features a terrace and a garden with a terrace. Providing free private parking, the holiday home is 300 metres from Plymouth Pavilions. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The unit equipped with a kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in this holiday home. Plymouth Hoe is 400 metres from Athenaeum House, while Plymouth University is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 61 km from Athenaeum House.
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This page is a log of a conversation regarding fan confusion over Mandalore the Ultimate.
#wookieepedia-inquisitorius [17:24] [INFO] Channel view for "#wookieepedia-inquisitorius" opened. -->| YOU (Grey-man) have joined #wookieepedia-inquisitorius =-= Topic for #wookieepedia-inquisitorius is ""We is teh evil!" - Mount Sorrow Headquarters - "All your noms are belong to us!" | All gruntwork to be designated for Toprawa and Ralltiir, n00b Inq" =-= Topic for #wookieepedia-inquisitorius was set by Graestan on April-12-08 11:38:47 PM =-= Mode #wookieepedia-inquisitorius +o Grey-man by Nuku-Nuku <Graestan> Hey <Grey-man> I've been summoned? [17:25] <Graestan> Yes, actually. I want to figure out what we should do with the Mandalore article. [17:26] Now, I can't think of anything offhand to indicate either reasoning. It's almost as though stating either would be speculation. [17:27] <LordHydronium> If there's no sign they're the same, split it. If it's canonically stated they're the same, keep it as is. If there's hints and such, or OOU but non-canonical comments that would suggest that link might be made canonical in the future, then don't say they're the same in the biography, just that they might be. [17:28] <Grey-man> I didn't, I just fixed the Inq objections from the Inq meeting my mistake for :P <LordHydronium> Yeah...when the Handbook came out, I actually pointed it out to Imp. Evidently he didn't do anything with it. <Graestan> Would it lose its ability, word-count-wise, to make FA again if that information was moved, and perhaps a meatier addition to the BtS brought in about it? [17:29] <Grey-man> The Handbook is left ambiguous, and the "Republic officials" that have their "theories" don't say anything, really...it's all left "Well, one group thinks this, but without evidence" eh <LordHydronium> Grae: It's literally just two paragraphs that have the TOTJ info. It would easily hit the mark even if that were split off. [17:30] <Grey-man> If it comes out that it is canon that there is some unknown Mandalore that we don't know about, then I'm all for splitting the article up but, meh <LordHydronium> I'm looking in the Handbook for the exact wording. [17:31] <Grey-man> sure I believe I actually pretty much put it in the BtS, but changed a word or two so as not be copy it exactly <LordHydronium> Hm, it's left entirely ambiguous. <Grey-man> yes that's my point in writing the BtS as I did [17:32] <LordHydronium> Is there any hint that they are the same? Well, the thing with the BTS is that the entire article up to that point says they /are/ the same...and then the last paragraph says "Well, maybe not." [17:33] As it is, the only canonical statement we have regarding it is that it's unknown. Barring /any/ sort of hint that it's the same one, IU, OOU, or otherwise, I'd split it. <Grey-man> I think it was KOTOR I that hinted at it, to be honest [17:34] but I'm no expert on that game anymore <LordHydronium> But if there is so much as /some/ hint, I'd be fine with keeping it but never declaring they're the same, and keeping the Handbook info in the main article body. <Graestan> The two paragraphs could be reworded to reflect this... give a bit of a background for the character, stating that Mandalore the Indomitable was killed, and a new Mandalore took up his helmet, but not specifying in our own wording. Should we consult Red? <LordHydronium> Why? <Graestan> <Grey-man> I think it was KOTOR I that hinted at it, to be honest [17:35] Game dialogue files. <LordHydronium> I can search the dialogue. [17:37] "I once had a holodisc that showed Mandalore doing the three-step jiggy with a rancor beast. Marvelous technology we have." -->| Toprawa (email@example.com) has joined #wookieepedia-inquisitorius <LordHydronium> :P <Graestan> Would it rectify the situation to reword to paragraphs to have info about the last known Mandalore, etc., and change the 1st appearance to a possible one? Again, no direct linking/ <LordHydronium> If there's no hint that they're the same, I'd like it split off entirely. [17:38] <Graestan> ? <LordHydronium> And I can't find anything in the files searching for "Mandalore". <GreenTentacle> Who's the same as who now? <LordHydronium> The new Mandalore from TOTJ and Mandalore the Ultimate. <Graestan> Another article created, and maybe the paragraphs reduced to something short about the old Mandalore? [17:39] =-= Mode #wookieepedia-inquisitorius +o Toprawa by Graestan <Graestan> Hey, Tope. <Toprawa> good afternoon <Graestan> A background, per se? Would that be alright? <LordHydronium> Hold on, I'm looking in the TSL files. [17:40] Dammit, Canderous, stop hogging all the searches for "Mandalore". >:( [17:41] Hm, Grey, this could use some more KOTOR II info, it seems. [17:42] I just found this: "The last months before Dxun fell, the old Mandalore knew that Revan and the Republic were gaining the upper hand. He ordered our best engineers to hide caches of weapons and munitions throughout the moon, safely away from the enemies' hands." [17:43] <Grey-man> Well, I'd like to sort your objection out first, before I go adding more info :P <LordHydronium> Well, that just makes things more confusing! "No, this is the helmet of the old Mandalore, the same one he wore in the Exar Kun war, and many wars before that." I know, I'm just making notes as I go through this. Anyway, Grae's suggestion... What would we say about the old Mandalore, then? [17:44] <Grey-man> So, does KOTOR II suggest they are the same? <LordHydronium> Not that I can see. That quote is the only thing close, but like I said, it just makes things more confusing. <Grey-man> the first quote seems to, and the second quote is speaking more of the title Mandalore as a whole, i think [17:45] <Graestan> The old Mandalore = the previous Mandalore, but they also err in saying the previous Mandalore = the Mandalore before that <Grey-man> They have a habit of talking about Mandalore as the title, and it comes of as sounding like the person... Revelation has some hints of that as well 9_9 <LordHydronium> OK, my suggestion: <Grey-man> at least in my opinion, anyways [17:46] <Graestan> "Mandalore the Ultimate thus established the inhospitable moon as the clans' new forward base of operations, and from there recalled the disparate clans.[1] " [17:47] <LordHydronium> Split Taung Mandalore off entirely. Mention in the body of Ultimate how some Republic guys thought he was the same. Find a source for people thinking they're the same, put that in the BTS and explain the Handbook thing, though change it a bit from how it is now so it doesn't sound like it's assumed they are the same. =-= GreenTentacle is now known as GT|away [17:48] <Graestan> We could still give a bit more explanation on Taung Mandalore, then, as long as we specify that people from the Republic believed them to be the same? [17:49] Creating a new article, also, of course. <LordHydronium> Actually, reading the Handbook again, it doesn't say anyone thought he was the same. [17:50] Just that they were entirely unsure. Yeah, I'd keep Taung Mandalore info out entirely, except as context and in reference to this bit. [17:52] <Grey-man> eh, I'll doublecheck the sources and appearances before commiting to anything either way it's not like the article is waiting to be queued <Graestan> Not a bad idea. Imp certainly may not have caught everything in his initial run. [17:53] <LordHydronium> OK. Now someone bloody review Lira. :P <Grey-man> actually, the NEC confirms they are the same <LordHydronium> It does? * Grey-man will type it out [17:55] <LordHydronium> No need, I see it. <Grey-man> "The Mandalorian Crusaders had gained strength during the Sith War, but their leader Mandalore had died on the jungle moon of Dxun. Following tradition, a new solider took up the name and identiy of Mandalore, and this warrior led his 'Neo-Crusaders' to triumphs that would be forever celebrated in the refrains of Mandalore skirmish songs." <Graestan> Sweet beans! <LordHydronium> Well, then...keep them as one article, but I have two suggestions: <Grey-man> that's from the title "The Mandalore Wars - 3995 - 3961 BBY" <LordHydronium> Add the thing about Republic officials to the main body. And rejigger the BTS paragraph. [17:56] The last sentence is a bit...OR-ish. And this needs a source: "since caused some confusion and speculation among readers" <Grey-man> well, we are readers, no? :P <LordHydronium> Then source this chatlog. :P <Grey-man> <ref>[[Wookieepedia:IRC]]</ref> [17:57] I will create a subpage if you want, and source it :P


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|The responses to a model snake in captive crab-eating macaques (Macaca fascicularis) and captive tufted capuchins (Cebus apella) were investigated. In both species the amount of fear behavior was higher in the presence of the model than during baseline conditions. Unlike the macaques, in the capuchins the frequency of these behaviors decreased across trials. In the two species the amount of explorative and manipulative behaviors and the use of space were also different. Unlike macaques, all capuchins manipulated the objects available in the testing room, and three subjects contacted the apparatus by using objects. Macaques did not show significant preferences for any particular part of the testing room. In both conditions, capuchins used the floor more than macaques did. Further, capuchins increased the use of the floor across experimental trials. Latency to reach the floor was higher in macaques than in capuchins. When on the floor, capuchins spent most of the time close to the snake apparatus. It is proposed that the behavioral differences between capuchins and macaques in the responses to a potential predator indicate that capuchins have a greater propensity to explore and to contact the novel stimulus directly, or by means of objects, than macaques do. These tendencies may lead to the exploitation of novel features in the environment.
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