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Robert Pattinson: Happy On Set Without Kristen Stewart — New Video
Could our hopes be dashed? While we're still rooting for a Robsten reunion upon Rob's return to the states, he looks mighty happy in this new video on the set of 'The Rover.'
Robert Pattinson appears to be unfazed by his trial separation with Kristen Stewart. In a new video, created as a greeting for Topfest 2013, Rob laughs, smiles and seems to be having a great time on the set of The Rover with Guy Pearce.
"I'm Robert Pattinson," the actor says as he greets the viewers. Unbeknownst that he was to keep talking, Rob says, "Oh s**t, am I continuing?" He then bursts into laughter, appearing to not have a worry in the world.
"We collectively wish that we could be there enjoying all the fabulous Topfest films with you tonight." Unfortunately, Rob is in the South Australian desert shooting The Rover.
"Have a great night and good luck to the sixteen finalists," Rob finishes.
We know that Rob and Kristen have not seen each other since the hunky Brit flew to Australia to start filming his new movie. We do think, however, that Kristen needs to fly to Australia in order to save her relationship. Time is of the essence. We came up with ten reasons why she needs to go there now, or risk losing her relationship with Rob forever. His happy demeanor can't be a good sign.
What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Does Rob look happy in Australia?
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More Robsten News:
- Kristen Stewart's Valentine's Day Date Revealed
- Robert Pattinson: Don't Forget Kristen Stewart On Valentine's Day
- Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Will Have To Reunite


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Spain Honors Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, of The Mount Sinai Medical Center
Dr. Fuster Recognized for His Professional Work in the United States with the Camino Real Award by the Research Institute of North American Studies "Benjamin Franklin" of the University of Alcalá in Spain
Article ID: 605784
Released: 25-Jul-2013 10:00 AM EDT
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KEYWORDSvalentin fuster, Mount Sinai Heart, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Heart Disease, Cardiovascular, Camino Real Award, Instituto Franklin, Research Institute of North American Studies "Benjamin Franklin", University of Alcalá, Spain, HRH Felipe de Borbón y Grecia, Coronary Artery Disease, Thrombosis, Atherosclerosis, Cardiology
Newswise — World-renowned cardiologist Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, is the recipient of the 2013 Camino Real Award by the Research Institute of North American Studies "Benjamin Franklin" of the University of Alcalá (Instituto Franklin – UAH) in Spain. The award recognizes Dr. Fuster as a prestigious Spaniard whose lifelong professional work has contributed to the positive image and promotion of Spain in North America.
Dr. Fuster was presented the second-ever Camino Real Award on July 18 at the University of Alcalá by Spain's HRH Felipe de Borbón y Grecia, Prince of Asturias. During the award ceremony, HRH Felipe de Borbón highlighted how Dr. Fuster "knows how to 'españolear', how to promote the image of Spain, especially in that great country, so loved and so important to us, which is the United States."
"When I received the news that I was the award-winner, I thought to myself: 'How can this be possible?' It is never late to be amazed," says Dr. Fuster who also serves as Director of the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Instituto Franklin – UAH is dedicated to the study of North America. It is named after Benjamin Franklin who served as the first ambassador from the U.S. in front of the Spanish court. Interestingly, the Camino Real Award is in the physical shape of a bell. The award's name refers to the former railways called Camino Real in Tierra Adentro and Camino Real in California used by the Spanish to travel from Mexico to the northern territories that are now part of the U.S. On the Camino Real railways bells were strategically placed to mark its passage. Today some of the bells can be seen along the old route of the railway.
In addition, at the award ceremony the tenor Plácido Domingo, the past recipient of the first-ever Camino Real Award, shared a few words about Dr. Fuster saying he enjoys "the admiration of everybody" because, among other reasons, he has managed to convey the philosophy of life of choosing a job that stimulates you.
Instituto Franklin – UAH's mission is to serve as a cooperative platform that unites Spain and North America with the objective to promote awareness and knowledge about the diversity of cultures that pertain to those territories. This mission is carried out through collaborations between University of Alcalá and American higher education institutions, public or private agencies, and associations in order to foster understanding and constructive collaboration on both sides of the Atlantic.
For the last three decades, Dr. Fuster has been a global leader in the field of cardiology in cardiovascular medicine, translational research and education. He specializes in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis. In addition, he focuses on the unique challenges of treating patients diagnosed with both diabetes and heart disease who have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Dr. Fuster leads the FREEDOM trial, the first long-term, multi-site trial that seeks to firmly establish a standard of care for this high-risk population. Dr. Fuster has published more than 900 research studies.
Dr. Fuster has served as past President of the American Heart Association, past President of the World Heart Federation, and is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Fuster is the General Director of the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) in Madrid, Spain which was established to bring together leading Spanish cardiovascular researchers and funding to advance biomedical research. Also, Dr. Fuster is Chairman of the SHE Foundation (Science for Health and Education), which he created to improve total health in the population, especially in young people.
Dr. Fuster was born in Barcelona, Spain. After receiving his medical degree from Barcelona University and completing an internship at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, Dr. Fuster spent several years at the Mayo Clinic, first as a resident and later as Professor of Medicine and Consultant in Cardiology. In 1981, he came to The Mount Sinai Medical Center as head of Cardiology. From 1991 to 1994, he was Mallinckrodt Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Cardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He returned to Mount Sinai in 1994. About The Mount Sinai Medical CenterThe Mount Sinai Medical Center encompasses both The Mount Sinai Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Established in 1968, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is one of the leading medical schools in the United States. The Icahn School of Medicine is noted for innovation in education, biomedical research, clinical care delivery, and local and global community service. It has more than 3,400 faculty members in 32 departments and 14 research institutes, and ranks among the top 20 medical schools both in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and by U.S. News & World Report.
The Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1852, is a 1,171-bed tertiary- and quaternary-care teaching facility and one of the nation's oldest, largest and most-respected voluntary hospitals. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked The Mount Sinai Hospital 14th on its elite Honor Roll of the nation's top hospitals based on reputation, safety, and other patient-care factors. Mount Sinai is one of just 12 integrated academic medical centers whose medical school ranks among the top 20 in NIH funding and by U.S. News & World Report and whose hospital is on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll. Nearly 60,000 people were treated at Mount Sinai as inpatients last year, and approximately 560,000 outpatient visits took place.
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da visit to da maji, lyk srsly
1 Nao, when Jesus was borned in teh dayz when Herod teh king wuz rockin the casbah, hai look, dere sum waiz doodz comin frm teh Eats into Jerusalem2 n dey wuz all leik "rawr! we iz waiz d00ds from teh Eats! Lol but srsly wear iz teh new leet king j00 dat got borned? In teh eats we wuz in nait timez and omg der wuz dis star in a invisible plane n it saied to us 'go to Jerusalem n find leet king j00 that got borned, but do not eated him jus be like hey leet king j00 you pwn srsly. k?' so ya wer is he?"
3 king herod (teh n00b king) was camping like a n00b near der, n when he heared this he wuz liek "omfg hez in mah empaire, steelin ma gloriez (an mai cookiez wtf)?!??! n all d pplz in Jerusalem wuz leik "hey yea wtf?!"4 So he got all d pplz who are has teh smartz, ne he sayed "sry im n00b but lol srsly wer doez jesus spawn?"5 N dey sed to him "lol.. d00d, obviusly jesus spawns in beetleham, ceiling cat saied to sum guy wun time "oi rait dis down n stuff" n he rited:6 "dw beetleham, u r not teh fail, cuz from u iz gunna come dis leet d00d who cn pwn evry1 n is haz cookiez. Hez gunna save teh ppl of Israel n whatnot."
7 Den king herod was liek kk, n he aksed teh waiz d00ds "u know wen it wuz nait timez n dat star saied stuff 2 u, wen waz dat happen?" n teh waiz d00ds wuz like "lol wut?"8 So king herod sed "omg dw, juz go too beetleham n look for teh new king j00 n wen u find him IM me coz I wanna sai to him how much he pwnz. (har har har I are smartz…)"9 After dat dey wuz on der way n teh star in a invisible plane waz fast. Srsly. n it wuz liek "hai2u! good job d00ds! btw teh king j00 is over here my plane is pointing 2 wer he iz, k?"10 Teh wiez d00ds wuz leik "kthx we cn see wer he iz now!" n wuz happi n stuff.11 Dey goed dere n seed ickle kid jesus n mary who wuz are who bornded him. n dey were liek "d00d u r teh new king u pwn srsly! lol u are so leet! omfg < ltrly! Btw we bringd u sum cheezburgrs n munniez n faierwerks n stuff u can has dem if u want."12 After dat dey waz about to IM king herod den wun of dem sayd "o, actuly, I hasd a dream at nait timez n ceiling cat wuz like "hey sup d00d." n I wuz liek "nm, u?" n he wuz like "nm but d00d get dis, king herod r liez tbh. He iz lookin for jesus so he cn pwn him wtf!!!?" Den I woke up bt srsly ceiling cat sed dat." So teh other waiz d00ds saied "o wtf, I haet dat n00b king herod wtf is hiz problem" n dey all goed bak to der home in d eats bi a moar differnt way.
Da eescape to teh ejiptz0rz
13 And wen dey were gone teh angel of teh Ceiling Cat appeareded to Joe and sayed "Hai, get up nao, and taek ickle kid and his mom into Eejippt, and stay dere till I sez, cos Herod is lukin for teh ickle kid and he's gonna pwn him!"14 And he got up and taeked ickle kid and his mom into Eejippt at nite:15 and stayed dere till Herod was "lol *dead*", so ting wud be liek teh profet sayed wen he sayed "Out of Eejippt I done called mah son"16 Den Herod, wen he saw teh wies men was lollin at him, was rlly pissed, so he went out and pwned all teh ickle kiddes dat was in Bettlyhem, and teh beaches round dere, dat was under 2, cuz teh ickle kid he waanted to pwn was dat age.17 Dat was teh way teh profet Jeremiah sayed
18 In Ramah dere was a voice herd, lamentatin and weepin and great mournin, Rachel weepin for her ickle kiddies, and wud not be comforted, cuz dey are not
Da return to teh nasareth
19 But wen Herod was "lol *dead*", and angel frm Ceiling Cat came to Joeseph in a dream20 sayin "Hai, j00 can go home nao, Herod am dead, lol"21 And he went home to Izrael wit teh ickle kid and his mom.22 But wen he herd dat Archela'us was king nao afer his dad Herod, he was fraid to go dere; and Ceiling Cat warned him in a dream, he went to Gallalee instead:23 and he moved into Nazareth, so teh profets wud be rite wen dey sed "Ppl gonna call him a Nazarene"
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Remember when I told you guys that bitcoin would bounce between $500 and $800 or so for "a while?" A "while" in that case turned out to be quite brief. With bitcoin back near $1,000 each, I'd start with only a small fraction of a full position in bitcoin if you're still wanting to buy.
Don't force the $BITCOIN or any other trade.
I got a note from someone with a fascinating premise. Just imagine for a moment if everybody using U.S. dollars for their money today started using bitcoin instead. You could take the total circulation of dollars and divide it by the number of bitcoins to get some rough estimate of where bitcoin would be if it were to become the world's de facto standard currency in a few decades or something. Dividing the current 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars in circulation by the 12 million bitcoins that have been issued, would give you a $100,000 bitcoin. This guy's looking for a $1 million bitcoin. Not that I'm expecting that, but it's an interesting thought for sure.
But there's much to catch up on with bitcoin and everything else so let's run through some must-reads for Revolution Investors.
Interesting bitcoin $BTC segment on CNBC — Buzzfeed CEO sees an eventual price of $6,000 based on the precedent of % of gold used as a store of value.
Comex Warehouses: Potential Claims On Deliverable Bullion at Historically High 80 to 1 — "The Comex is now the tail wagging the dog, a paper sideshow to the real bullion markets which are moving East. This is something that very few economists have yet to internalize."
From John Hussman's twitter feed — "Can't rule out a scorching short-term finale to the Sornette bubble, but most investment managers are already all-in."
J.P. Morgan to Pay $1.7 Billion To Victims of Madoff Fraud — Wake me up when they send someone from JPM to jail for having helped these Ponzi schemers.
Ford & Others Sign on for Pandora's Car-Only Ad Program — Pandora's popped on news that they're going to start creating more revenue streams from car dashboards. That's fine for hype, but notice how Google $GOOG (and soon, Apple $AAPL) are getting into the dashboard business too? Proprietary dashboard touch technologies like the Cadillac Cue and all the others cost hundreds of dollars and are terrible. Long-term, I still think Pandora's doomed, but if it goes up above $33 or so, I'll likely stop myself out of this short and take the loss.
Samsung Forecasts Greater Earnings Decline Than Expected for the End of 2013 — Like I wrote about $SAMSUNG just last week, "Samsung's selling commoditized products with little competitive advantage and no real platform of their own to grow upon, using Google's Android operating system to run the Samsungtablets, smartphones and even smartwatches. Analysts have started seeing the margin compression coming and estimates are heading lower forSamsung. Like IBM, I continue to think this stock is a great short hedge against our many highflying tech long positions."
Ten Best Investment Apps — "So we want to help all you would-be Warren Buffets this season and look at some of the investment apps." The App Revolution I got us positioned for years ago continues apace, eh?
Beware the wearable — I agree with my colleague, Therese Poletti: Automobile technology will be the biggest theme at this year's CES. Others figure it'll be wearables. The purest plays on automobile technology are the auto chip suppliers like $FSL and $TXN, by the way.
Finally, I might not be buying more bitcoins right now, but I'm buying another small tranche of gold coins down here from my gold dealer.
Cody Willard writes Revolution Investing for MarketWatch, posts the trades from his personal account at TradingWithCody.com, which is not affiliated with MarketWatch and is the largest shareholder in Scutify's parent company, Wall Street All-Stars. At time of publication, Cody was net long Apple, Google, gold and bitcoin and net short JPM, Pandora and Samsung via the EWY. Follow Cody on Twitter at twitter.com/codywillard.


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well just got back from my other garage and wanted to share a little more with the site. If anyone knows where i can find some of the missing peices for the kit please let me know and sorry for some of the pics not being straight
well just got back from my other garage and wanted to share a little more with the site. If anyone knows where i can find some of the missing peices for the kit please let me know and sorry for some of the pics not being straight
That's pretty sweat! It always has baffled me that most g bodies seemed to reach their pinnacle in 87... As far as available options & different models... & then boom, gm only offered a few models in 88 & that was the end of it! It makes no sense to me... Did your car come with any documentation of the hurst kit? I read that some that bought the kit could register the car with hurst... That is a good friend that let's you store a car at his place... If that ever falls through, feel free to keep the car in my garage! :icon14:
lol I dream the day I have my own garage. Looking maybe next year. yeah ive read that also but only if its an 88 with that kit then its the anniversary kit and if its an 87 then its called a different one. 88 hurst knows hes more knowledgable than i am. I think there may be around 300 of these kits out there know to date. Interesting story on my car,True story the guy I bought the car from passed away about humm 10 years ago and he worked for GM. He loved these cars like we all do so he and his sister ordered two 86 442's cause the 87's werent out yet (funny)any how this guy being that he worked for GM had inside info that they were producing the 87's and that this kit was or would be available for him to purchase so he did. I dont know what happend or why he didnt put the door inserts and the trunk wing on. maybe he liked it the way it was. I wish they had the other peices but didnt. His mom and sister held on to the car for years in storage and finally decided to let it go and the rest is history so I am the second owner and they were happy that it went to a good home.
Hell yeah... I think i read on another website that anyone who bought the kit could register their 81-87 cutlass that it was installed on, & it was considered a 198_? cutlass hurst aero or something to that effect... I am running out of stuff to read about the 81-88 Cuttys online... Dang it, I've read almost everything I've came across in the last 18 months.., I caught the bug & now I'm gonna be "chasing the dragon" until I own about 6 of them! HaHa, don't tell my wife what she is in for... If you dont mind me asking, what is the price range that you have paid for your cars? If you want to seperatley, or just, ah, $3-$8,000 or something like that... I'm not trying to be too nosy, just Interested...
Only around 100 kits were made with about 30-40 registered to 88 Cutlasses upon ordering according to the Hurst Olds Club.
As for how many still exist, Ive only seen or heard of around 20 or so over the years.
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Yesssir....when I turrned 16, I test dove an 81 Regal & a 83 Cutlass, both were pretty beat up...& I ended up buying a fairly clean 85 Monte & at the time that was my favorite g.body....
Several years later I had an 88 Capice ,got T.Boned by a old guy & used the $ to buy an 84 Regal Limited which I had for years...& I started to like Regals more than Montes....
About a year ago, I decided that I didn't want to dump any more $ into my Regal & wanted a rust free project car...I searched for a while & found my 85' 442....Believe it or not, Now the Cutlass is by far my favorite g.body for the forseeable future....
But Like you said Mr. Evil, Id love to own a Turbo Regal/GN/T.Type one day!
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Board of Health Seal
This seal was the badge
of Croydon's Local Board of Health.
It was the forerunner
of the local council.
In the 1840s, Croydon
was a very unhealthy place to live.
Diseases killed hundreds
of local people every year.
The Board aimed to improve
local people's quality of life.
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"I wandered lonely as a cloud
that floats on high o'er vales and hills,
and all at once I saw a crowd,
a host of brownish cesspool spills.
Beside the stream,
beneath the trees,
festering and stenching
in the breeze."
Improving public health in Croydon
When the Public Health Act
was passed in 1848
Croydon was one of the first towns
to set up its own Board of Health.
The Board improved the water supply
by building a pumping station,
and laying pipes.
It also built sewers.
Its other responsibilities included
collecting rates,
town planning, street lighting,
law and order and the fire service.
By the 1890s Croydon was said to be
"the healthiest among the large towns
in the kingdom".
Find out more
To find out more about the
Croydon Board of Health you
can visit the Research Room.
The Research Room is on the
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December 3, 1995
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MADRID, Spain (CNN) -- U.S. President Bill Clinton said Sunday he has authorized the first deployment of U.S. troops to Bosnia. The vanguard of 700 soldiers will help lay the ground work for an international peace-keeping force of thousands.
Clinton's news came at the end of a five-day European tour during which he rallied international support for the Bosnia mission and delivered a pep talk to U.S. soldiers training in Germany. The president announced the deployment immediately after signing an economic cooperation agreement with European Union leaders, which includes a commitment to rebuild Bosnia.
"I have authorized the secretary of defense to order the deployment of the preliminary troops ... to Bosnia as I said I would as soon I was convinced that the military plan is appropriate," Clinton said. The president had approved the plan for the advance force but did not give the Pentagon an official go-ahead until Saturday night aboard Air Force One.
The soldiers, trained in logistics and communications, will head into Bosnia in the next few days. They will form part of a 2,500-strong NATO enabling force charged with laying the ground work for NATO peacekeepers. The majority of U.S. troops -- some 20,000 soldiers -- will be dispatched after the Bosnian peace treaty is signed December 14 in Paris. They will join 40,000 troops from 25 other countries.
During his announcement, Clinton stressed the necessity of a worldwide commitment to the former Yugoslavia. "Our destiny in America is still linked to Europe," he said. "And what we're seeing in Bosnia is an affront to the conscience of human beings everywhere, right in the heart of Europe.
"The Bosnian people need the help of the international community to realize the promise of peace."
The president also addressed concerns that some Serb leaders -- notably Bosnian Serb Gen. Ratko Mladic -- are unhappy with the terms of the Bosnia peace accord signed last month in Dayton, Ohio. "When you make a peace agreement, not everybody is happy with it," Clinton said, adding that the United States fully expects Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic to secure the support of Bosnian Serb leaders. (323K AIFF sound or 323K WAV sound)
Clinton emphasized that no party in the Balkan conflict was thrilled with the terms of the accord. "Of course the Bosnian Serbs aren't happy with everything in the agreement," he said. "Neither are the Croats. Neither are the Muslims and the others in the Bosnian government."
Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez, currently the chair of the European Union, emphasized the importance of "international solidarity" on Bosnia. In addition to peace-keeping efforts, Sunday's agreement focuses on U.S. and European cooperation on trade, crime-fighting and the environment.
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So, we got a lot of snow yesterday. I left work at about 11:30 PM last night, heading to my girlfriend's, we'll call her Cylindria, house. I, of course, don't assemble the pieces of the puzzle before I leave: I'm driving a tiny old Honda Accord, we got 8 inches of snow, her driveway is uphill and no one shovels it.
I slip, spin and slide my way to the cul de sac in front of her house, see the driveway, and finally realize the situation I'm in. After coming to a stop in the road, I'm practically stuck already. It was only momemtum that brought me this far into the subdivision. So, I shut the car off and get the shovel.
With most of the driveway clear, I put the shovel back and get in the car. My tires spin for a second before the car starts to move slowly forward. I make it to the bottom of the driveway, and the car stops. The tires don't, but the car does. After spinning the tires, forward and backward, left and right, repeat, I get out and dig some snow out from around the car. It seems there was a lot of frozen snow at the bottom of the driveway that the plastic shovel couldn't break through, but the car could definitely sink into.
After some more spinning, I get backed up a few feet. Get stuck again. Dig more. Shovel behind the car. Spin more. Back up a little more. I think I'm back far enough to get some momentum up. I reshovel the entire path in front of the car, about 20 feet of road and 15 feet of driveway. I sit back in the car and cross my fingers.
The tires start spinning a little, but the momentum is building faster this time. I hit the bottom of the driveway and slip a little. The tires are spinning now. After a hesitation and horizontal slip, momentum carries me past the bottom. The front tires hit the concrete of the driveway and catch a little. Then start spinning more. But not before making it half way up the driveway. After an hour and a half, I decide that's good enough.
Pain in the ass is what it was. I had no gloves. No hat. I'm apparently not prepared for such things. But I'm lucky I put the work in last night. If I was somehow able to maneuver my car into a parking spot in the street, it would have been buried by the plow this morning. Like Cylindria's sister's, Cylindriclah, car. They came home at 1:30 AM from a work function and parked in the street. I have to dig her out later today. I'll put up a picture.


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Always measure the height & width of the decal area you are going to put the decal on.
The height is measured from top to bottom.
The width is measured from left to right.
In the height & width drop-down box select the measurements given and it is to scale as you see it on the screen. If you wish to place a "Side Accent" decal over a front or rear wheel well it can be done but based on the size you order and the area your covering you may have to cut off any excess that goes into the wheel well.
This drop-down box allows you to change the color you wish your decal to be, it will then change to that color.
There are no background colors to any of our decals they are all die-cut from vinyl, (just the decal color).
This drop-down box is for viewing purposes only. By selecting a vehicle type you will be able to view the decal on a car or truck and also be able to change the color of the decal. If you wish to have your decal go over any other area of your car or truck we strongly advise you to measure.
The "Mirroring" drop-down box is for reversing the decal. You are purchasing the decal based on how it appears in the display.
"Normal" is how it appears initially.
"Reversing" is for the other side of the car or opposite direction.
Using the "Location" drop-down box and choosing "Both Sides" you receive two decals, (one facing the "normal" way and one facing the "reverse" way).
By choosing this you will see the price double for two. This allows you to have two separate decals in opposite directions of each other so you can choose the direction you wish them to face on either side of the car. The Location drop down box also allows you to view the decal on both sides of the car. If you choose "Hood" in the location drop down box you will see the vehicle change to a hood screen shot, this is for viewing purposes only and you should always measure your hood for correct sizing. If you are ordering a hood decal and wish to have it made so that it faces each other you can order 1 in "Normal" and add it to cart and then go back and order 1 in "Reverse". Be sure that you order them the correct size so that when they are put together on the hood they aren't larger then the hood when put together.


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Student or Learner
I wrote it for my essay and I am supposed to be answering the question:How has Jonathan Edwards altered American History and how has he influenced American Literature? Is this a correct, well worded thesis?
"Both a Christian preacher and a theologian, Jonathan Edwards was a vital necessity in shaping the First Great Awakening. The Great Awakening was a crucial part of religion in American History. His many publishments have shaped our Christian religion followed by many today. "


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I'll bet you thought I forgot all about finishing my story about Samford. I didn't. Sometimes life gets in the way and this is one of those times.
So...where did I leave off? I remember now. . .
So Wednesday after class, Kathryn Hopkins and I were joined by two gentlemen friends of hers - John and the National Park Ranger. We left campus and went to downtown Birmingham to . . . a used book store. (I told you that I was behaving myself).
This place was great. Reed's Books on North 3rd Street. We arrived at "Happy Hour" and were greeted by the owner at the door. He served us moon pies and RC cola. Bless his heart (Southern-ese for "Right on Dude!")
So Wednesday after class, Kathryn Hopkins and I were joined by two gentlemen friends of hers - John and the National Park Ranger. We left campus and went to downtown Birmingham to . . . a used book store. (I told you that I was behaving myself).
This place was great. Reed's Books on North 3rd Street. We arrived at "Happy Hour" and were greeted by the owner at the door. He served us moon pies and RC cola. Bless his heart (Southern-ese for "Right on Dude!")
I have had a few requests asking me to share some of my most excellent packing tips. The first step I take is to pull out everything I WANT to take with me and throw it all into one suitcase.
I drag it out to the backyard, find a grand kid who weighs approximately 49 pounds and place said grand kid on one end of the see-saw. I place the suitcase on the other end. If said grand kid is launched into the air, then I have overpacked. If the see-saw has indicated that I over packed, then I must start over and prioritize. For example, I sacrificed 3 pairs of shoes so I could bring my coffee maker.
Have I mentioned the evening sessions to you? Well there are evening sessions held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights after dinner. They are entirely optional, but you are really missing out if you choose not to attend. Monday and Wednesday night John Colletta gave very informative yet entertaining presentations on use of personal and private archives and then another on university archives. Tuesday night Tom Jones and Elissa Scalise Powell talked to us about certification through the Board for Certification of Genealogists. [Regular readers of my blog know that this is a subject very near and dear to me] The BCG website has a video of Tom and Elissa giving this presentation. I have to tell you that they look the same in person as on camera and are wonderful people. Even though they are now movie stars, it hasn't gone to their heads.
OK On to Thursday classes. Lloyd covered Hereditary Societies for the first part of the day and Migration the last half.
Oh, I forgot to tell you that I finally saw Elizabeth Shown Mills in the Student Union downstairs from the cafeteria. She is way taller than I had imagined she would be. Thin and graceful with a peaches and cream complexion to die for! [Note: I am hoping to get into her class next year so a wee bit of butt kissing never hurts, right?]
The annual Banquet is held on Thursday evening. It is your choice of attire but most wear their "Sunday-Go-To-Meeting" clothes. Della Darby and the cafeteria staff make this a special night for us all. White tablecloths, napkins folded into cute little somethings and real drinking glasses. There is always a program scheduled to entertain us and this year was no exception. It was a musical program presented by a local group who sang some very witty original songs. A good time was had by all.
I wanted to share some great lines that I happened to hear during the week. During orientation as Della Darby was reading the rules to us. After one of the umpteenth rules in which she said, "No illegal drugs on campus", David Rencher pipes up and says, "But on the next page you tell us we can buy drugs in the Student Bookstore." Another was by my instructor, Lloyd Bockstruck during his lecture of the Pentecostal Police in which he revealed to our class "I have evil thoughts." And finally while in line at the cafeteria I heard someone say, "I really would like to find that list of scary people, I think that my teacher might be on it." [ FYI - the "Scary List" has been whittled down from last year to 3 - Barbara Vines Little, Tom Jones and Elizabeth Shown Mills]
The last day of class - Friday - John Coletta entertained and educated us with his presentation of using newspapers in our research.
Lloyd's last lecture was all about churches and the records they keep. Did you know that Morovians must write their own obituary before they die? Did you know that in Maryland children were taken away from Roman Catholic parents? If you want to know about the "Pentecostal Police" and the wearing of the color red, I will have to refer you to Mr. Bockstruck.
At noon we were given our "diploma" and posed for a few class photos.
The week went by much too quickly. My brain is just spilling over with smarts. And the people. . . I'll try to explain how I feel about them. The staff at IGHR are an outstanding group of people who work their tails off so that we can have the best learning experience possible. Della Darby and her crew prepare for the 250 genealogists all year long.
The instructors - Most all of them have been there year after year after year. Sharing their knowledge with us. They are truly genealogical saints who deserve our appreciation. They to prepare all year long for our academic experience.
There were 250 genealogists who this year came from 36 different states. Genealogists who are committed to serious genealogical research. Each and every one of them had smiles on their faces everyday. Someone described IGHR as a summer camp for genealogists, other as a boot camp for genealogists. I think it is a combination of both. I know that we learned from each other as well as in the classrooms. New friendships were made and old ones renewed.
Samford isn't cheap, but the price is not out of line compared to the education you receive. Samford probably isn't for the beginner, but with a desire to learn some of the courses wouldn't be to difficult to complete. You need to start somewhere and I can't think of a better place to jump right in!


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NEW YORK — Provocateur Philipp Plein descended on New York Fashion Week with a giant spaceship, silvery rock formations and Migos lighting up the crowd Saturday night as fake snow fell and covered the floor of a huge industrial space at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
And there were clothes. Skiwear mostly, lots emblazoned with Plein's name, skulls and crossbones and some Playboy logos.
The show roared to life with a couple of motorcycle riders and a space utility vehicle that plowed through Plein's fake wall of rocks. Later came a schmoozy transformer (big person in costume) who greeted Irina Shayk as she slinked out of the ship in a black bodysuit emblazoned with "I Love You Philipp Plein."
Transformer plus Victoria's Secret model Shayk walked around the snow and Transformer chatted up some of Plein's front row guests. Also, a man with two prosthetic athletic legs ran laps around the cavernous runway at some point.
The German designer who calls New York home is known for splashy shows — and splashy clothes. In September, the rapper Future performed while models walked and Dita Von Teese did a strip tease in a giant martini glass filled with liquid at the famed Hammerstein Ballroom.
This time around, Plein's crowd slogged through a persistent rain to Brooklyn for his spectacle, which started about an hour late, leaving guests to take as many fake snow and space rock selfies as any one human could possibly need.
Spaceship PP (Plein's logo with the first P reversed) was the true star of the show, making its way down from the ceiling with jets smoking, lights flashing and really, really loud sound effects.
Once Plein's models, both men and women, strutted in his array of puffers, fuzzy coats and red sweaters, he parked them under his mother ship. They got to dance there at the end as after-party guests took their turn in the soggy line outside for the bonus round.


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Kowloon Walled City - Characters- "Child"
The Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong was once the most densely populated place on earth, a teeming hive of interlinking high-rises that few dared to enter but 33,000 people called home. Albert Ng lived inside Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City for 16 years.
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"We build this memorial because…when our nation was about to split in two – black versus white, rich versus poor – Dr. King said we should live together as brothers or perish as fools." Harry E. Johnson, President & CEO, the
"We build this memorial because…when our nation was about to split in two – black versus white, rich versus poor – Dr. King said we should live together as brothers or perish as fools." Harry E. Johnson, President & CEO, the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation.
On August 28th, the 48 anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will become the first on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to honor a person of color, a non-president and a man of peace. More than 250,000 people are expected to be on hand next Sunday when President Obama delivers the grand opening keynote speech.
More than a quarter century in the making and at a cost of $120 million, the Memorial promises to rekindle global interest in the life and legacy of one of the greatest champions of civil and human rights the world has ever known. In these times of rampant domestic and international turmoil and division, Dr. King's message of justice, democracy, hope and love is needed more than ever.
The MLK Memorial project was the brainchild of Alpha Phi Alpha, the world's oldest intercollegiate fraternity founded by African American men. Fraternity leaders conceived the idea in 1984, 16 years after Dr. King's death and only months after President Reagan signed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday into law. Dr. King himself was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha as were National Urban League legends Lester Granger and Whitney M. Young, Jr., who were also colleagues and friends of Dr. King. I too am a proud Alpha Phi Alpha Brother.
Since 2002, the massive fund-raising effort needed to bring the MLK Memorial project to fruition, has been led by former Alpha Phi Alpha President and Houston lawyer, Harry E. Johnson, Sr. Under Johnson's leadership, the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation has raised more than $114 million from scores of corporate donors and thousands of citizens who want to ensure that Dr. King's legacy endures.
Harry Johnson was just eight years old when Dr. King led the 1963 March on Washington where he delivered one of the most well-known speeches in American history. He says that he owes much of his success as a lawyer and activist to the inspiration of Dr. King and the changes he brought about through non-violent action. Johnson is a graduate of Xavier University in New Orleans and received his law degree from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He served as President of Alpha Phi Alpha from 2001-2004, and for his leadership of the King Memorial project, was awarded the prestigious "President's Award" at January's Trumpet Awards Gala in Atlanta.
Carved out of a granite boulder and situated on the Tidal Basin in a direct line between the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the MLK Memorial will be a fitting tribute to Dr. King. According to Harry Johnson, "Drawing from Dr. King's speeches and using his own rich language, the King Memorial will be a public sanctuary where future generations of Americans, regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation can come to honor Dr. King." We applaud Alpha Phi Alpha and Johnson for their leadership of this important project and urge all Americans to visit this historic new addition to the National Mall.
Marc H. Morial is the President and CEO of the National Urban League.


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Perhaps the digital artwork of Antonio Strafella isn't so profane as it may at first seem. His series Spiritual Hero at once compares and juxtaposes saints and superheroes, the holy and the vulgar. Comic books are often thought of as the exclusive domain of young people, rarely taken serious. However, in a strange way the superheroes don't seem exceptionally out of place in Strafella's work. Indeed, many of the grand story lines of the characters featured by Strafella have clear Biblical references. He goes on to say:
"These icons have various aspects in common: saints do miracles and superheroes have superpowers, both are venerated, opening the conflict between faith and zealotry."


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Serves 4
3/4 cup ground raw quinoa or quinoa flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 egg
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
2 tablespoons maple or agave syrup
1 cup cooked quinoa
1. Mix all dry ingredients.
2. In a separate bowl, beat egg white to semi-stiff peaks.
3. In a separate bowl, mix whole egg, butter, milk and syrup.
4. Mix dry ingredients with the butter-milk mixture until well incorporated. Add cooked quinoa. Fold in beaten egg white.
5. Spoon onto hot, greased griddle and cook until golden brown, flipping halfway through. Serve warm with fresh fruit.
(Recipe from Linda Edson, Aracely Restaurant)


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The Anti-Chinese Massacre in Los Angeles as a Reconstruction-Era Event
Victor Jew
Long regarded as a violent outburst significant mainly for California history, the 1871 Los Angeles anti-Chinese massacre raises themes central to America's Civil War Reconstruction era between 1865 and 1877, namely, the resort to threats and violence to preserve traditionally conceived social and political authority and power. Although the Los Angeles events occurred far from the American South, the Los Angeles anti-Chinese massacre paralleled the anti-black violence that rose in the South during Reconstruction. Although the immediate causes of the violence in the post–Civil War South and California were far different, they shared one key characteristic: they employed racial disciplining to preserve traditional social orders that old elites saw as threatened by changing times and circumstances.
Chinese Herbalists in the United States
Haiming Liu
This is an advance summary of a forthcoming article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History. Please check back later for the full article.
Chinese herb medicine in the United States is an important part of Chinese American history. As an interesting case of cultural migration, it illustrates how people, work skills, and cultural traditions were transplanted from one place to another. It is both a medical and social history. Chinese herbalists provided a vital medical service to both Chinese and Caucasian patients from the mid-19th century to the first half of the 20th century. This article documents when, how, and why Chinese herbal medicine spread and became popular in America, who the herbalists were, how they operated their businesses, how they served both Chinese and non-Chinese patients, what kinds of challenges they faced, and why herbal medicine became a much needed yet also controversial profession. Its significance and theoretical implications are manifold. Cultural traditions, medical knowledge, medical license laws, racial environment, and ethnic resilience were all important themes in Chinese herbalists' history.
Excavating Asian America in the Sacramento Delta
Kelly N. Fong
The Sacramento Delta is an agricultural region in northern California with deep historic significance for Asian Americans. Asian American laborers were instrumental to the development of Sacramento Delta, transforming the swampy peat bog into one of the richest agricultural areas in California. Beginning in the mid-19th century, Chinese laborers constructed levees, dikes, and ditches along the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers before breaking the fertile soil to grow fruit and vegetables including pears and asparagus. Asian Americans continued a permanent and transient presence in the Sacramento Delta on farms as migrant farm laborers, permanent farmworkers, and overseers, and in the small delta towns such as Isleton that emerged as merchants, restaurant operators, boardinghouse operators, and other business owners catering to the local community.


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EXCLUSIVEMore smack talk in the war between two former "Biggest Loser" co-stars -- this time Jillian Michaels is firing back at Cara Castronuova with some good ol' fashioned venom-laced sarcasm.
We broke the story ... Cara -- who was a trainer on the show -- ripped Jillian apart over Michaels' poor showing at the Malibu triathlon earlier this month, calling her an embarrassment.
This weekend, Michaels returned to Malibu -- where she offered up some brand new excuses for her abysmal showing (bad wet suit, bike problems, a horse?) and vowed to do better in the race next year.
Then, it was open season on Cara.
Check out the clip -- we're guessing these two ain't opening a gym together anytime soon.


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I saw the man pacing at the top of the stairs, staring at me while I was taking photos of the 2018 Genesis G80. After a couple turns, he started to descend the stairs in a limping gait, one step at a time until he was standing directly behind the vehicle.
"What is that?" he asked, chomping on an unlit cigar.
I told him what it was as I snapped another shot.
"Genesis, you say? Made by Hyundai?" he asked.
He'd never heard of this new brand or seen one of its vehicles on the road. He ambled up and squinted at the paint, then peered into the driver's side. He then limped back to his late model luxury sedan while repeating aloud, "beautiful car, beautiful car."
I got that reaction a lot during the test period. From the inside out, the Genesis G80 is artfully crafted and generally looks like something much more expensive than it is.
I can't say the G80's design is flashy or innovative. But it is generally handsome and has some nice accents that make it look like a much more expensive vehicle.
Take, for example, the smattering of rose gold trim on the analog interior clock, on the wheel covers and on the LED headlight casing. It reminds me of something you'd find in a Tiffany's catalog, rather than scattered about a luxury sedan that's fighting to find its market.
Then there's the nicely stitched seats and winged emblem on the puddle lamp.
I also particularly like the clean and simple design of the center stack, which is a nice mix of hard-touch buttons and dials and easy-to-read 9.2-inch infotainment display.
It's the little details, finishing touches and lux-level features that make you look at the G80 and realize: Wait a minute, this starts at just $43K? And if I want the up-level engine and features, it will still cost just $60K?
Ride & Handling
The test vehicle was an up-level Sport model with the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine. This is opposed to the base 3.8-liter V-6 and the powerful 5.0-liter V-8.
In full disclosure, I haven't driven a G80 with the latter two powertrains, but I will say the 3.3T hits the sweet spot of fast meets meager fuel savings. It delivers 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque.
In comparison, the 3.8 has 45 less horsepower, and the 5.0 has 55 more horsepower.
G80 has both rear- and all-wheel-drive powertrains available across the lineup with a $2,500 premium for AWD.
The G80 Sport manages to walk the fine line of luxury and sport with beautiful accouterments and a slightly stiffer sport suspension to create a greater connection to the road.
Though my test period primarily included city street drives, I had plenty of fun taking off from stoplights, and I fully appreciated the "no-fear" factor when needed to turn into traffic. The G80 always had my back.
This is the kind of car that would put a little punch into the daily commute as well as make road trips comfortable.
Fuel economy
Estimated EPA fuel economy for the G80 isn't great. None of the models top 30 mpg in highway driving, and if you drive the vehicle the way it wants to be driven, you will likely not hit the combined or city EPA numbers either.
I sure didn't.
The test vehicle was an AWD model, and EPA estimates that it should get 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. My average mileage in mostly city driving was 15.1 mpg.
Fuel economy (city/hwy) for the other trims are as follows:
Tech & gadgets
One of the things I like about the Genesis brand is that it offers a lot of the cool stuff as standard fare. So, yes, you're going to spend $43K, but included in that price tag, are features such as push-button start, passive entry, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, driver's memory seat, rearview camera with park guidelines, Bluetooth phone pairing and 2 front USB ports. You caught the standard part, right?
My favorite tech feature, which appears on most Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles, is the smart trunk. This feature recognizes the key fob on your person and will allow the trunk to open if you simply stand behind the vehicle for 3 seconds. I love this trunk, especially if I'm walking up to it with a case of water.
Other available tech features include a Lexicon 14- or 17-speaker surround sound system, Qi wireless charging, front and rear parking sensors, dynamic headlights, a full-color head-up display and a multi-view camera system.
The trim levels for G80 are interesting in that there isn't a crazy range between the base model and top-tier model – especially considering that you go from a V-6 RWD model to a powerful V-8 AWD model. Then again, that base model is really well equipped.
Plus, only the 3.8 models have the choice between base, premium and ultimate. Both the 3.3T and 5.0 are all-in.
3.8 RWD ($42,725): This base model comes really, really well-equipped with a lot of the up-level features you'd expect to see on a high-end luxury vehicle, such as push-button start, passive entry, leather seats, heated front seats, dual automatic climate control, navigation and adaptive cruise control – among other things. If you're OK with the base V-6 and rear-wheel drive, this is a nice way to get a ton of high-tech features and luxury amenities for an affordable price.
3.8 Premium RWD ($47,725): The Premium Package adds LED fog lights, a 7-inch multi-information display, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless Qi charging, a Lexicon 14-speaker surround sound system, front and rear parking sensors, heated rear seats and a power rear sun shade.
3.8 Ultimate RWD ($52,825): The Ultimate Package adds full LED headlights with dynamic bending light, premium leather seats, power driver seat cushion extender, full-color head- up display, a multi-view camera system, a Lexicon 17-speaker surround sound system, a 9-2-inch infotainment display system and a power trunk lid.
3.8 AWD ($45,225): This trim echoes the base RWD model, but adds in a couple up-level features -- namely heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. It's almost like if you want AWD, you probably live a cooler climate or something.
3.8 Premium AWD ($50,225): This is the as the Premium RWD model, simply with the addition of all-wheel drive.
3.8 Ultimate AWD ($55,325): This is the as the Ultimate RWD model, simply with the addition of all-wheel drive.
3.3T Sport RWD ($56,225): This trim upgrades to the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V-6 and includes the Ultimate Package. Other additions at this level include a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, quad-tip chrome exhaust, illuminated door sill plates, alloy sport pedals, Sport trim accents, black microfiber suede headliner and carbon fiber interior trim. Because of the more aggressive front design, the Sport trim also deletes the LED fog lights.
3.3T Sport AWD ($58,725): This is equipped exactly the same as the RWD model, simply adding an all-wheel-drive powertrain.
5.0 RWD ($57,975): This trim also includes the Ultimate Package and is similarly equipped to the 3.8 Ultimate RWD model. It just adds the 5.0-liter V-8 and 109 horsepower.
5.0 AWD ($60,475): This is equipped exactly the same as the RWD model, simply adding an all-wheel-drive powertrain.
One of the best things about the G80 is that it doesn't scrimp on safety features. Yes, it has nine air bags, rearview camera, vehicle stability control, tire pressure monitoring, anti-lock brakes, and traction control as standard.
But it also includes driver attention alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking as standard.
Really, the only available safety features are the dynamic headlights and multiple view camera system – and those roll in at the "Ultimate Package" level.
The 2018 Genesis G80 gets top marks from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, achieving both Top Safety Pick + and a 5-Star safety ratings, respectively.
Not sure what the safety ratings mean? We break it down for you here.
New for 2018
The 3.3T Sport trim is all-new for the 2018 model year. Additionally, the suite of safety features I've been gushing about has been standardized for this model year.
A few of my favorite things
I love that Genesis is a luxury brand for regular people. The G80 will vie for the attention of a BMW 5-Series or Audi A6 buyer, and yet the price tag is significantly less when comparably equipped.
The BMW doesn't make something as basic as Apple CarPlay standard (it's a $300 option) or even offer red exterior paint. The BMW 540i xDrive Sedan comparably equipped to the 3.3T test vehicle will cost $70,870.
The Audi is a little more evenly priced, but still subscribes to the "everything's an option" philosophy – including rear side air bags. Comparably equipped, the A6 will cost $61,400.
With all that in mind, I love that the safety suite is standard for 2018, and I really appreciate the easy all-in pricing. In fact, there really aren't options on the Genesis G80. You can add things like wheel locks or first aid kits, but all the big stuff is standard per trim level.
What I can leave
While I can appreciate the fact that the trims including the Ultimate package have standard heated rear seats, it makes me wonder why there aren't additional USB charge ports for the rear. The heated seats assume that that there will be rear passengers, and in 2018 those passengers will have one or more mobile device that are constantly brushing up against low power mode.
The bottom line
The Genesis brand is just getting started, but wow, it started with a bang!
First the large and lovely G90, now this smaller, sexier G80. Both are packed with power, luxury and comfort. Both provide immeasurable value for the dollar.
That is, if you don't get hung up on the name brand thing. Genesis is the luxury brand of Hyundai. It's pretty awesome. Deal with it.
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Harry McShane is in his 16th season as an assistant coach following a successful stint as head coach at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
McShane spent eight years at Wentworth from the 1994-95 to the 2002-03 seasons. In his tenure as the Leopards' head coach, he took a squad that won three games the year before he arrived and just two in his first season and quickly turned them into a force to be reckoned with in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. They went 19-8 in his second season to earn "Most Improved Team in New England" honors. WIT followed that up by going 20-8 in his third campaign, winning the CCC and reaching the NCAA tournament. His 1997-98 squad set a school record for wins in a season with a 22-7 record and an ECAC tournament berth. McShane coached three CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and two NABC All-Americans in his time at the Boston campus.
Prior to his stint at Wentworth, McShane served as an assistant along with coach Meehan at Salem State under Jim Todd, helping the Vikings to three NCAA appearances in that time. He also served as an assistant for three years at Framingham State College. His first coaching job came at Newton South High School under head coach Joe Killilea.
McShane is a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and has served on the ECAC and NCAA tournament selection committees.
McShane is a 1983 graduate of Northeastern University and a resident of Charlestown, Mass.


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Committee Opinion Number 603, June 2014
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ABSTRACT: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a condition of involuntary loss of urine on effort, physical exertion, sneezing, or coughing that is often bothersome to the patient and frequently affects quality of life. When women are evaluated for SUI, counseling about treatment should begin with conservative options. The minimum evaluation before primary midurethral sling surgery in women with symptoms of SUI includes the following six steps: 1) history, 2) urinalysis, 3) physical examination, 4) demonstration of stress incontinence, 5) assessment of urethral mobility, and 6) measurement of...
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ABSTRACT: This document focuses on the management of complications related to mesh used to correct stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. Persistent vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, or recurrent urinary tract infections after mesh placement should prompt an examination and possible further evaluation for exposure or erosion. A careful history and physical examination is essential in the diagnosis of mesh and graft complications. A clear understanding of the location and extent of mesh placement, as well as the patient's symptoms and therapy goals, are necessary to plan trea...
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ABSTRACT: In January 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of onabotulinumtoxinA (also known as Botox A) for the treatment of overactive bladder, thus providing another treatment option for women. Symptoms of overactive bladder have been shown to significantly improve after onabotulinumtoxinA injections compared with no intervention, placebo, pharmacological treatments, and bladder instillation technique. Before considering medical or surgical treatment, all patients in whom overactive bladder is diagnosed should receive instruction in behavioral techniques (eg, bladder...
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What is the ultimate test of comfy? This is what I think it is... Your husband (in my case) insists that your newborn's favorite blanket is the Fattamano you received as a gift. He insists on taking the blanket everywhere the baby goes. If he can't find it, no other blanket will do.
Your husband loves Fattamno so much if misplaced, he will turn the house upside down until he finds it. And, of course, Papa insists on carrying the baby more when the Fattamano is in play. It was his favorite blanket for our baby. That is the ultimate test of comfy.
Fattamano Is A Fluffy, High Quality, 100% Cotton Sherpa
Fattamano is very distinctive looking with its longer furry nap. You will know it when you see it and it looks comfy. Well, it's even more cozy than it looks. This is a classic and timeless look for a blanket or jacket. There is no glamour here, no fad. It's exclusive and without a lot of fanfare. Some stars (or their babies) have been seen wearing them. Like Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson and Kim Bassinger. You get ultra comfort and a distinctive and exclusive look.
Fattamano is a wonderful collection that we are thrilled to offer you. We carry the complete line of Fattamano blankets, jackets and hats for infants, children and adults. All Fattamano products are made in Germany.
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Best Summer Concerts in Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls has a lot to offer, including plenty of live music! If you're wondering when and where you can go to take in a concert, here are a few suggestions to get you off on the right foot.
Free Summer Concert SeriesEvery other Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm
The Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Department has brought back their ever-popular free summer concert series. Shows take place every other Tuesday, with dates currently set on June 3 and 17, and July 1. You can get more information about shows here, so grab a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music!
Legends of Western Swing Music FestivalJune 19-21, 2014 11:00am – 12:00am
Taking place in the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall at the MPEC, the 27th Annual Legends of Western Swing Music Festival has something for everyone. The smoke-free and alcohol-free environment makes it great for families, and the air conditioning will feel great while the temperatures sizzle outside. Get a full line-up on the event Web page, then mark these dates on your calendar for a whole lot of fun!
Ted NugentJuly 3, 2014 8:00pm – 10:30pm
A true legend of rock music, Ted Nugent brings his "Shut Up and Jam!" tour to Memorial Auditorium this summer. With a career spanning over five decades, Nugent brings an amazing performance to the stage, and you'll hear some of the best hits of all time. Tickets start at $39 and may sell out, so grab them while you can by visiting the concert Web page!
The Iron Horse PubEvery Weekend 9:00pm
Every Weekend the Iron Horse Pub offers live music on the weekends. Not only will you enjoy a great atmosphere and a frosty pint, you're sure to find music to suit your taste. Because there are a number of different bands playing throughout the summer months, it's good to check their Web site often for updates. Whether you're in the mood for Bobby Mack or James Cook and the Audacity, they have you covered. You'll typically pay a small cover charge on show nights, but it's well worth it when the house starts rockin'!
Denim and DiamondsVarious Dates
Denim and Diamonds is another great venue that hosts a number of different acts throughout the year. With acts such as Cory Morrow and William Clark Green, you'll have a great time while enjoying some fantastic drink specials. Check their Web site for a full concert listing, then put on your dancing shoes and head over!


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Over a decade of marriage to a fabulously funny, "big picture" guy (read: lovable slob) has somewhat dulled my German/Russian-bred tendencies towards hyper-cleanliness and order.
The addition of two fun-loving, imaginative kids (read: prolifically messy) brought me to a crossroads: Either I would spend my life spinning in circles of constant cleaning or I would have to make peace with the fact that this is a messy stage of life, learn to turn a blind eye and keep my sanity intact. Happily, I chose the latter and we have a "warm but well lived-in" house to prove it.
Still, there are certain moments where my German roots unearth themselves in a big way -unleashing an insatiable urge to scour, cleanse, launder and polish my way to near-perfection. Winter's end and the approaching Earth Day on April 22, triggers my annual compulsion for a major spring house cleaning.
While I'm not David Suzuki's love child -I live in the suburbs and yes, I do drive a minivan -I am a closet environmentalist at heart. So when it comes to buying housecleaning products, I try to look past the dazzling array of fragrance choices and delve a little deeper into the ingredients list.
It's no secret that many products are corrosive to the eyes and skin, can cause illness when inhaled or swallowed and may contain carcinogenic chemicals.
But how do you actually make an informed, environmental choice when it comes to buying household cleaners? Grocery stores and big-box retailers such as Loblaws, Walmart and Canadian Tire stores offer an array of products -both sides of an entire aisle are dedicated to cleaners and detergents from big-brand companies. But does that mean they are more reputable from the "green" perspective? Or are they just money-hungry capitalists stamping their products with brightly-coloured, happy text bubbles that read, "Earth-friendly!" or "Softer on the environment!" in a blatant ploy for attention from earth-conscious consumers?
The truth lies somewhere in the middle. But the good news is that Ottawa-based TerraChoice has developed a simple and proven process for helping consumers to select truly green products: The EcoLogo label.
"There are about 500 'green' labels in North America and many of those are simply self-declared," says Angela Griffiths, executive director of the EcoLogo Program developed by TerraChoice, a science-based, environmental marketing agency that helps grow sustainable companies in North America and beyond.
This means that many companies are, in fact, "greenwashing" -or misleading consumers about their environmental practises and benefits of a product or service. Last year, TerraChoice launched a major study on greenwashing. The results, which were announced in October, revealed that more than 95 per cent of consumer products claiming to be green are committing at least one of the "Sins of Greenwashing." No-nos include things such as environmental claims that are so vague they are meaningless, making an irrelevant claim or outright fibbing.
Griffiths, who holds an impressive laundry list of degrees, including a doctorate in resource management and environmental studies, a master's degree in microbiology and an honours bachelor of science in genetics, says even she sometimes gets confused when reading lists of ingredients on consumer cleaning products.
To separate the wheat from the chaff, says Griffiths, we have third party organizations that test and certify worthy products. EcoLogo is just one -but there are others, such as Green Seal in the U.S (www.greenseal.org).
"One of the reasons we promote labelling is that it's very difficult for consumers to differentiate and choose the right product," says Griffiths. "Consumers can make better choices by educating themselves as to what is a good green label."
The Global EcoLabelling Network is the non-profit umbrella association for all third-party environmental performance recognition, certification and labelling organizations around the world. This means that its members offer up legitimate programs to test the claims of household products.
"We look at the actual testing of chemicals," says Griffiths of the EcoLogo program. "For cleaning products, we look at human toxicity, aquatic toxicity, biodegradability as well as packaging and performance of the product. We certify hundreds of cleaning products for different purposes, such as glass cleaners and general purpose cleaners."
Griffiths explains that EcoLogo develops detailed, rigorous standard for products in collaboration with science experts, ENGOS and consumer groups, regulators and industry. These standards outline exactly what a product has to achieve in terms of environmental performance in order to be certified as EcoLogo.
"When a company applies to have their products certified, we require that they provide detailed testing and formulation data, which we then assess to determine if they meet the requirements of the standard," says Griffiths. "We also often do site visits to the manufacturing facilities. If they can demonstrate that they pass, they can be certified to be EcoLogo and we check in with them annually to renew the certification."
In a 2010 greenwashing study, TerraChoice made an interesting finding -big-box retailers actually stock more "green" products and more products that provide legitimate environmental certifications than smaller "green" boutique-style stores.
"The big-box stores have the space and the resources, so they have the ability to can introduce a broader product line if they want to," explains Griffiths. "If you look at Rona -they have introduced a whole ecooptions program.
"If you can switch and realign some of the big-box stores to carry legitimate environmental products, the change can be huge and swift," Griffiths says.
Meanwhile, Beatrice Olivastri of Friends of the Earth (www.foecanada.org), a charitable, non-profit organization that serves as a national voice for the environment, suggests that people try making some of their own basic "green clean" solutions to use around the house.
Olivastri takes a simplified approach to her own home cleaning. "Where I like to start is with the basics -like using white vinegar around the house; I have to have it and I use it for everything," she says.
If you're looking for a starting place for mixing your own household cleaners, Toronto-based Savvy-Mom (savvymom.ca) offers up quite a few, as does David Suzuki blogger Lindsay Coulter (davidsuzuki.org).
"There is a frugality opportunity to going green. You can buy green products, but is the product any better than what you can make yourself?"
Ottawa Citizen
Tools of the trade
Here's the shortlist of everyday items you can use to clean your home:
Baking soda: Also known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda is a natural substance that maintains the pH balance. Neutralizing both acids and bases, it actually eliminates odours rather than just covering them up.
Lemon: The acidity of lemons provides antibacterial and antiseptic properties for cleaning. Attack countertop stains by allowing lemon juice to sit on the stain for a few minutes, then scrub the area with baking soda.
Olive oil: Once called 'liquid gold' by Homer, olive oil is typically derived from the tree crop of the Mediterranean. Excellent for wood polishing -but use a bottle of inexpensive domestic olive oil and save the expensive Greek variety for your saute.
White vinegar: Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product, as well as a disinfectant and deodorizer. The strong smell quickly dissipates as it dries.
Old newspapers: Read, then reuse (and subsequently recycle!) your old newspapers to clean mirrors and windows. Cuts down on the volume of paper towels used for cleaning.
Rags: Give your sad, stained fabric dishcloths, face cloths and T-shirts a second life by adding them to your rag basket. Washable items help eliminate the paper waste and throwaway cleaning pads.
Cleaning concoctions
Sonia Mendes gets down and dirty to test-drive homemade cleaners:
Floor cleaner
1/2 cup vinegar
1 gallon water
Mix in a bucket to mop or scrub floors (Source: SavvyMom).
Writer's note: After a thorough sweep, I opt to try this out on the bathroom floor. I realize we don't actually own a mop anymore. So I get down on my hands and knees with some rags (which, incidentally, is not a bad way to go for a thorough spring clean). The result? Pretty impressive, if I say so myself.
Carpet deodorizer
2 cups baking soda
4-5 crumbled bay leaves
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground cloves.
Mix. Sprinkle on carpets. Let sit up to 24 hours and vacuum. For stains, sprinkle baking soda, rub in and let sit one hour. Scrub with stiff brush and vacuum out (Source: David Suzuki Foundation).
Writer's note: I don't typically deodorize my carpets, yet I was curious to try this one. Since our house is fully carpeted, we're always vacuuming so it seemed an easy way to leave a fresh scent in the house. That it did -I sprinkled the deodorizer in a test area and then left for about three hours. When I returned, I thought the smell was great -like fresh Christmas baking. My husband, however, disagreed. He thought the scent was overpowering.
Cleaner for tub and tile
Baking soda
Vinegar Scrub surfaces with baking soda slightly moistened with water. To remove mineral deposits around faucets, cover deposits with strips of paper towels soaked in vinegar. Let sit for one hour and wipe. (Source: SavvyMom).
Writer's note: Using a baking soda scrub on my tub and sink worked great -it gave a good clean and rinsed away very easily. However, the strips of vinegar-soaked paper towel were a bit messy and I didn't like waiting an hour to go back to the spot.


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Iran has submitted Le Passé (The Past), a film by Director Asghar Farhadi, for Oscars consideration. Critics, however, are claiming the entry is not Iranian enough.
The film tells the story of an Iranian who returns to France after four years away to sign divorce papers with his French wife Marie.
During the trip, he uncovers a secret weighing on Marie, her daughters and her new boyfriend.
Considering the French aspect, the Oscars nomination has been opposed by conservatives who say the film is too French, reported Agence France-Presse.
The Fars news agency, considered close to conservatives, criticized the decision, saying Le Passé was not only filmed in France but made with entirely French financing.
"Contrary to A Separation there is nothing Iranian in this film apart from a character who could have come from any other country," it said.
"It would have been preferable to select a purely Iranian film like Dar-Band, which would have presented a more realistic image of Iran," it said, referring to another Iranian contender by Director Parviz Shahbazi.
Farhadi won the Oscar for best foreign language film in 2012 for A Separation, which tells the story of an Iranian couple wrestling with whether to emigrate or stay in the country to care for an ailing parent.
source: alarabiya.net