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Leptospirosis in Dogs
- Written by Submitted by Sno-Wood Animal Hospital.
What is leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. Leptospires are known as "aquatic spirochetes." The organism thrives in water and they have a helical or spiral shape with a characteristic hook on one or both ends. There are many species and serovars of leptospira, some of which cause disease in dogs. There is no evidence that Leptospirosis causes clinical disease in cats.
How common is leptospirosis?
Infections of dogs with L. icterohemorrhagiae and L. canicola are uncommon in areas where widespread vaccination of dogs is routine.
How are dogs infected?
Leptospira bacteria are carried mainly by rats and other rodents, but can also be carried by almost any mammalian species, including people. Infected or recovered "carrier" dogs may act as a source of the infection.
What are the signs of leptospirosis?
Many leptospira infections go undetected, but other cases can be life-threatening. There are three main forms of the disease:
1. Hemorrhagic (bleeding)
2. Icteric or jaundice (liver)
3. Renal (kidney)
How is leptospirosis diagnosed?
Because the clinical signs are variable and easily confused with other diseases, definitive diagnosis can be difficult. There are no readily available rapid and definitive laboratory tests. Taking blood samples during infection and again in the recovery period and showing an increase in antibodies to leptospira in the blood serum (at least a four-fold increase in antibody titer) is supportive of the diagnosis.
What is the treatment?
Antibiotics such as penicillin, ampicillin and amoxicillin are reasonably effective if begun early. Most affected dogs require intensive care in the veterinary hospital.
How can leptospirosis be prevented?
The vaccine for lepto-spirosis is not always part of the routine vaccination program for all dogs. Your veterinarian will consider the risks and options for your pet.
NOTE: Leptospirosis can be transmitted to people, so owners of dogs that may have the disease should avoid contact between the owner's bare skin and their dog's urine, and wear rubber gloves when cleaning up any areas the dog may have soiled. The organism is readily killed by household disinfectants or a dilute bleach solution


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Laksamee 20
Laksamee 20
Laksamee [ลักษมี] - "Beauty"
The quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations, a meaningful design or pattern, or something else.
The Laksamee was originally intended as a travel makeup case. However, the Laksamee has proved to be so much more!
Also used to hold travel documents, money or stationary, the Laksamee is whatever you want it to be.
The Laksamee is made from a range of Chinese Miao hill tribe textiles and batik style hemp/cotton and is fully lined with a water resistant material
Bag Dimensions: 22x14cm
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Alexander technique
Alexander technique
Natural Standard Bottom Line Monograph, Copyright © 2013 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution prohibited. This monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. You should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.
While some complementary and alternative techniques have been studied scientifically, high-quality data regarding safety, effectiveness, and mechanism of action are limited or controversial for most therapies. Whenever possible, it is recommended that practitioners be licensed by a recognized professional organization that adheres to clearly published standards. In addition, before starting a new technique or engaging a practitioner, it is recommended that patients speak with their primary healthcare provider(s). Potential benefits, risks (including financial costs), and alternatives should be carefully considered. The below monograph is designed to provide historical background and an overview of clinically-oriented research, and neither advocates for or against the use of a particular therapy.
Related Terms
Feldenkrais method, guided movement-awareness, physical therapy, physiotherapy, proprioceptive musculoskeletal education, psycho-physiological reeducation, Rolfing®, tai chi, yoga.
The Alexander technique is an educational program that teaches movement patterns and postures, with an aim to improve coordination and balance, reduce tension, relieve pain, alleviate fatigue, improve various medical conditions, and promote well-being. Actors, dancers, and athletes use the Alexander technique with the goal of improving performance. This technique is available through wellness centers, health education programs, and from individual teachers.
The Alexander technique can be traced to F.M. Alexander, an Australian-English actor, who attributed his own intermittent voice loss to poor head and neck posture. Alexander believed that people could be trained to detect and eliminate harmful movement patterns and positions.
Musculoskeletal approaches like the Alexander technique are advocated by many behavioral scientists and physiologists, although there are few scientific studies of this technique specifically.
An assumption underlying the Alexander technique is that people can be trained to alter habitual patterns of movement, including movements that are thought to be involuntary. Improving the position of the head and spine is felt to be important to achieving optimal health. It has been suggested that musculoskeletal movements and relationships can have direct effects on other aspects of health or function, and that beneficial movement patterns can be reinforced through repetition.
The American Center for the Alexander Technique was founded in New York in 1964 in order to provide teaching certification. To become certified, individuals must complete 1,600 hours of training over a minimum of three years in a program approved by the American Society of the Alexander technique (AmSAT). In 1987, the North American Society of Teachers of the Alexander technique was formed to educate the public and to establish and maintain standards for the certification of teachers and teacher training courses in the United States.
Most Alexander technique teachers instruct students by using both verbal directions and light touch. Students are encouraged to understand and sense what they are doing, and to make use in everyday life of what they have learned.
Sessions last up to an hour, and usually make use of a mirror for instruction. Lessons are usually private, although group instruction is also available. A gentle hands-on approach is used to teach movements with the head leading and the spine following, for example with stand-to-sit movements, walking, turning, breathing, or speaking. It may take 10 to 30 lessons before students become proficient, and some individuals continue lessons over extended periods of time.
Scientific Evidence
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
Asthma (chronic)
There is not enough scientific evidence to make a strong recommendation for the use of the Alexander technique in asthma patients. More study is needed in this area.
Back pain
There is limited evidence in this area, and no firm conclusion can be drawn based on scientific research.
Limited research suggests that functional reach performance may be improved through Alexander technique instruction, particularly in people older than 65 years. Better quality evidence is needed before a firm conclusion can be drawn.
Lung function
There is a small amount of research on the effects of the Alexander technique on lung function in healthy people and musicians who play wind instruments. Until better evidence is available, it remains unclear if the Alexander technique improves lung capacity.
Parkinson's disease
Early research suggests that Alexander technique instruction may improve fine and gross movements and reduce depression in patients with Parkinson's disease. Additional human research is needed before a clear recommendation can be made.
Posture in children
The Alexander technique has been suggested as a means to improve children's postural development. The long-term effects of such instruction are not known.
There is not enough scientific evidence to make a strong recommendation for the use of the Alexander technique in patients who stutter. More study is needed in this area.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) chronic pain
Early case series data suggest that Alexander technique instruction may reduce symptoms in people with TMJ chronic pain. More human research is needed before a clear recommendation can be made.
*Key to grades:A: Strong scientific evidence for this use; B: Good scientific evidence for this use; C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use; D: Fair scientific evidence against this use (it may not work); F: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likely does not work).
The below uses are based on tradition or scientific theories. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious and should be evaluated by a qualified health care professional.
Anxiety, arthritis, athletic performance, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic bronchitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, cognitive performance enhancement, coordination disorders, depression, digestion disorders, endurance, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, headache, heart disease, high blood pressure, hip pain, hoarse voice, increased energy, joint disorders, labor and delivery (improving breathing, promoting relaxation), laryngitis, leg cramps, low energy, Lyme disease, migraine, multiple sclerosis, neck pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, panic disorder, performance anxiety, physical endurance, pregnancy (reducing back strain, minimizing compression of internal organs or blood vessels, improving ability to rise from sitting position), repetitive strain injury, rheumatic disorders, sciatica, sleep disorders, spine problems (scoliosis), stiffness, stomach ulcers (peptic ulcer disease), stress/stress-related problems, stroke, systemic lupus erythematosus, tendonitis, tennis elbow, tension-related sexual disorders, voice strain.
Many complementary techniques are practiced by healthcare professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.
There is a lack of published reports of serious complications as a result of Alexander technique instruction. It has been suggested that this technique may be less effective in patients with learning disabilities or mental illness. The Alexander technique has been used by pregnant women and during delivery without reports of complications, although safety in these situations has not been established scientifically.
The Alexander technique should not be used as the only treatment approach for medical or psychiatric conditions, and should not delay the time it takes to consider more proven therapies.
Author Information
This information is based on a systematic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com).
Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to www.naturalstandard.com. Selected references are listed below.
Austin JH, Ausubel P. Enhanced respiratory muscular function in normal adults after lessons in proprioceptive musculoskeletal education without exercises. Chest 1992;102(2):486-490. View Abstract
Cacciatore TW, Horak FB, Henry SM. Improvement in automatic postural coordination following alexander technique lessons in a person with low back pain. Phys Ther 2005;85(6):565-578. View Abstract
Dennis RJ. Musical performance and respiratory function in wind instrumentalists: effects of the Alexander technique of musculoskeletal education (abstract). Dissertation Abstracts International 1988;48(7):1689a.
Dennis J. Alexander technique for chronic asthma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2):CD000995. View Abstract
Dennis RJ. Functional reach improvement in normal older women after Alexander Technique instruction. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 1999;54(1):M8-11. View Abstract
Ernst E, Canter PH. The Alexander technique: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2003;10(6):325-329. View Abstract
Knebelman S. The Alexander technique in diagnosis & treatment of craniomandibular disorders. Basal Facts 1982;5(1):19-22. View Abstract
Little P, Lewith G, Webley F, et al. Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain. BMJ 2008 Aug 19;337:a884. View Abstract
Maitland S, Horne R, Burtin M. An exploration of the application of the Alexander technique for people with learning disabilities. Br J Learn Disabil 1996;24:70-76.
Nuttall W. The Alexander principle: a consideration of its relevance to early childhood education in England today. Eur Early Child Ed Res J 1999;7(2):87-101.
Schulte D, Walach HFM. Alexander technique in the treatment of stuttering-- a randomized single-case intervention study with ambulatory monitoring. Psychother Psychosom 2006;75(3):190-191. View Abstract
Stallibrass C. An evaluation of the Alexander Technique for the management of disability in Parkinson's disease--a preliminary study. Clin Rehabil 1997;11(1):8-12. View Abstract
Stallibrass C, Hampson M. The Alexander technique: its application in midwifery and the results of preliminary research into Parkinson's. Complement Ther Nurs.Midwifery 2001;7(1):13-18. View Abstract
Swinburne C. From the top. Nurs Stand. 1-25-2006;20(20):20-22. View Abstract
Valentine ER, Gorton TL, Hudson JA, et al. The effect of lessons in the Alexander technique on music performance in high and low stress situations. Psychol Music 1995;23:129-141.
Copyright © 2013 Natural Standard (www.naturalstandard.com)
The information in this monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and is meant to help users better understand health concerns. Information is based on review of scientific research data, historical practice patterns, and clinical experience. This information should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare provider for specific questions regarding therapies, diagnosis and/or health conditions, prior to making therapeutic decisions.
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Intelligence Bobblehead
"It takes the smartest individuals to realize there's always more to learn." -- Intelligence +1
The Intelligence Bobblehead is a difficult (if not nearly impossible) one to miss. Since it's located in a place you must visit, down to the very room, missing it is an exercise in near-futility. When you arrive at Rivet City, you'll find a bustling settlement on a long-since abandoned aircraft carrier. But it's the all-important science lab in the belly of the severed ship that is of real interest here, since it contains the Intelligence Bobblehead we seek.
When you find the science lab via the extensive living quarters on the ship, you'll likely be greeted by an old friend of your in-game dad's, a woman named Dr. Li. You'll need to talk to her extensively to proceed with the game's main mission, but more importantly, if you take a look around the well-lit area of the science lab, you'll find this Bobblehead lying on a table, waiting to be grabbed. If you're not sure where to look, simply look for a table with some fresh vegetables on top of it; the Bobblehead you seek is on a table nearby.
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This past weekend, Rally champ Colin McRae may have revolutionized the rallying game, unveiling his R4 racer at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car, which Mcrae once said he wanted to look like the Mk2 Escort (not that the finished product reflects it), was created with help from UK firms, DJM Race Preparations and Millington Engines. It's got a 340-hp, 2.5-liter bespoke four-cylinder engine, six-speed sequential gearbox and a choice of rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. According to Autocar, the principals expect the R4 to hit 60mph in five seconds, with subsequent models including a turbocharged mill for even more trecherous tree-dodging. Privateers should expect to shell out $240,000 this fall for the 'base' model.
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Opening Sequence
Trump urges GOP to 'get tougher' against impeachment inquiry
Canada's Trudeau retains power but loses majority
Trump rebukes critics over Syria, G7, Ukraine
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Wardak PC election raises hope among women
Wardak PC election raises hope among women
KABUL (Pajhwok): Insecurity and negative traditions have a negative impact on women's lives in central Maidan Wardak province, but the election of three women to lead the Provincial Council has raised hope for a positive change.
For the first time in Afghanistan, three women were elected to top administrative posts by the Provincial Council of Maidan Wardak province on Saturday.
The elected provincial public representatives voted on Saturday to elect the council's new administrative board. The 15-member council elected all three female members in the body as head, deputy head and secretary.
According to Maidan Wardak media office, Halima Askari and Dr. Asmatullah Asim vied for the slot of the council's head while Nasifa Selai Wardak and Sharifullah Hotak eyed the deputy head position.
Halima Askari collected nine votes from the present 13 members, winning the contest while Selai Wardak obtained eight votes and was elected as deputy head.
Hajira Mirzai was elected unopposed as secretary of the provincial council. All members of the council voted for Mirzai.
According to the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG), 37 percent of candidates making it to the provincial council leadership board were women in this year's elections.
Maidan Wardak Women's Affairs Director Wahida Khkuli says women face many problems in the province, but their situation is improving with the passage of time.
In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, Khkuli said 550 women worked in public and private organizations in Maidan Wardak and the women's affairs department was entirely managed and led by women.
She added there were 316 female teachers in the province and their contribution had a positive impact on the key sector.
"There is fortunately no shortage of midwifes in the province", Khkuli added, but complained about women's lack of interest in government or private job after completing vocational trainings her department offered due to cultural restrictions.
"It is encouraging that the provincial council of Maidan Wardak has elected women to leadership posts for the first time, it may bring positive changes in women's situation," she said.
Pointing to women's problems, she said: "Family problems exist, for example, a person if lives in Kabul lets his/her daughter to get education but people live in provinces do not allow their daughters to go to educational centers due to security problems and lack of facilities."
About cultural activities of her own department, she said she formed the Village Sisters Movement and she was trying to continue publication of Pizwan monthly journal.
On the other hand, Nafisa Seli, the newly elected deputy provincial council head of Maidan Wardak province, said no progress could be achieved in with regard to improving women's lives in the province.
She said she received many congratulation messages from rural women and villages after her election as deputy head of the provincial council.
"Our goal is to take out women of cultural barriers and support their rights, we want fundamental changes in women's situation in this province," Seli said.
Besides other problems, insecurity has a negative impact on women's situation, she said, adding only a limited number of women worked in government offices.
Suhaila Spesali, a resident of Maidan Shahr city, who works in a government organ, also said women were paid less attention in the province.
However, she said hopes about women's situation raised after three women were elected to the leadership board of the provincial council.
"This election would positively change women's situation and would reduce violence against the gender," she said.
She cited insecurity and bad traditions as major problems of women but said fortunately some improvement had recently been made. "But this change is limited to the provincial capital and women's situation in rural areas is yet to improve."
Violence against women, their lack of access to judiciary organs and lack of trust in such organs were other problems in the province.
Wahida Khkuali said violence against women was common in the province but such incidents often went unreported due to insecurity and cultural restrictions. A major reason of violence against women is illiteracy among women.
Wahida Khkuali said there no problem for women in judiciary organs but lack of awareness, fear, family problems, insecurity and cultural restrictions discouraged women to approach the judiciary.
"We on average register 15 to 25 cases of violence against women in the province annually, we share these cases with judiciary organs but women do not follow them because the organs are entirely run by men," she said.
Nafisa Seli said: "I can surely say that the number of cases of violence against women is higher in Maidan Wardak than any other province. Here women are deprived of their Islamic rights and prevented from working and education."
Muska Mayar, a civil society activist, said women's role in government offices was symbolic in Maidan Wardak. A few women who work in government offices are conservative and create problems for other women.
"The provincial council plays the role of a medium between the government and the people. In leadership role, women can better hear women's problems and defend their rights," she said.
The women's affairs director asked other women to force their family leaders to pay attention to their children's education, particularly girls.
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WEIGHT: 212 punds
SIGNATURE MOVE: Tornado DDT
Jerry Lynn was one of wrestling's best kept secrets for several years.
Making a name for himself on the independent circuit, Lynn criss-crossed
America, making stops in several of the top wrestling territories.
Lynn's first major exposure came while wrestling in Jerry Jarrett's CWA
promotion based out of Memphis.
Lynn left Memphis for the MidWest where he primarily competed on indy
shows in Minnesota and Michigan. It was while competing in the
Minneapolis-based Pro Wrestling America promotion that Lynn first gained
critical recognition for his high-flying matches with Sabu and the
Lightning Kid (aka Sean Waltman).
From there, Lynn moved onto World Championship Wrestling, donning a mask
and going by the name Mr JL. He faced Sabu at Halloween Havoc '95, one
of the few PPV appearances he made while in WCW.
After being mindlessly misused, Lynn left WCW and came to ECW.
Competing primarily in tag-team matches his first few months, Lynn
gained glowing praise from hardcore fans for his fantastic feud with Rob Van Dam.
A well-travelled veteran, Lynn has toured Japan several times,
incorporating aspects of Japanese Puroresu with an accomplished mat game
and an aerial assault.
Lynn, however, would earn his fame in ECW and in October 2000, he defeated Justin Credible to win the ECW Heavyweight Championship. Fittingly, he would face RVD at ECW�s last pay per view, at the January 2001 Guilty as Charged event.
At about the end of April the same year, Lynn arrived in WWE and beat Crash Holley for the Light Heavyweight belt. He�d lose the belt to Jeff Hardy in early June and by August, was forced to undergo knee surgery. According to Lynn, he needed six months to recover, but after three months, while still unable to return, WWE released him.
Upon recovery, Lynn wrestled the indy circuit and by around mid-June 2002, joined the then NWA-TNA promotion. He quickly won the NWA Tag Team Titles with AJ Styles, but soon turned on his partner and they feuded in the X-Division. Lynn would win the X-title in late August.
He remained a mainstay in the high-flying division while also wrestling independent dates for the next several years, until a shoulder injury forced him to the sidelines in August 2004. He became a TNA road agent but returned to the ring in June 2005.
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New Programming Strategy Includes Greenlight of "The Naughty Kitchen With Chef Blythe Beck" and Development of "Keshia and Kaseem" and "Celeb-U-Moms"
New York, April 15, 2009 - At an upfront presentation held today in New York, Oxygen Media executives unveiled the network's programming initiatives for 2009-2010 anchored by plans to expand the Tori & Dean franchise with a fourth season of their hit series; the piloting of a couples makeover show; and the development of a made-for-television movie. Additionally, the network announced the addition of "The Naughty Kitchen with Chef Blythe Beck" to its schedule later this year, and the development of two new series: "Keshia and Kaseem," starring Keshia Knight Pulliam ("Rudy" from the "The Cosby Show") and her live-in-boyfriend, Kaseem Penn and "Celeb-U-Moms" which follows the personal and professional lives of a group of Hollywood Moms juggling life, love, family and friendship. The announcements were made today by Amy Introcaso-Davis, Oxygen's Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Development.
Introcaso-Davis noted: "All of our programming initiatives and our decision to move forward with another night of originals underscore Oxygen's long term strategy to appeal to a very valuable audience. We delivered that coveted demo this past quarter and are 'living out loud' with new projects featuring boisterous, saucy, charismatic and over-the-top personalities whose distinctive voice has set our network apart from the pack."
Kick-starting the second quarter, the premiere of the much talked-about competition reality series "Pretty Wicked" was a clear standout becoming Oxygen's youngest and most watched series premiere among total viewers, A18-49 and the network's key demo of W18-34. In addition, the network recently announced a fourth season pick-up of "Bad Girls Club," the Bunim/Murray-produced reality skein which became the first Oxygen series to average more than one million viewers per episode. "Bad Girls Club" also ranks as the network's most successful series among its target demo, W18-34 and boasted the youngest season on Oxygen with a median age of 26. Plus, the network greenlit a new season of "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," which returns to the schedule on May 26 at 10PM ET/PT. This popular series explores the world of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott as they try to balance their burgeoning family life with the pressures of living in Tinseltown.
"Dance Your Ass Off"
Premieres: This summer
Oxygen brings dance, diet and divas together with the new dance/weight-loss competition series "Dance Your Ass Off." TONY Award�-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur, well known for her role as plus-sized Tracy Turnblad in the hit Broadway musical "Hairspray," will serve as host. In this unique show, talented, full-figured contestants who struggle with their weight will dance to unleash their inner thin. Each contestant will be paired with a professional dance partner who will train them for their weekly stage performances - ranging from Hip Hop, to Ballroom and even Pole Dancing! Then they'll shake and rattle their rolls in front of a live studio audience and a panel of expert judges: choreographer Danny Teeson, dancer/choreographer Mayte Garcia, and dancer/actress Lisa Ann Walter. "Dance Your Ass Off" is scheduled to premiere on Oxygen this summer. Executive Produced by SallyAnn Salsano of 495 Productions and Lisa Ann Walter and Kate Rigg.
"Addicted to Beauty"
Premieres: Later this year
Oxygen pulls back the curtain on the tantalizing world of medi-spas with a new office docu-comedy, "Addicted to Beauty." As seen through the eyes of the larger than life staff at one of the country's hottest beauty enhancement facilities in California, the eight one -hour episodes examine the young, highly dysfunctional team who provide Restylane� injections and hits of Botox� to the rich and pampered - and sample the goods themselves during their coffee breaks. Executive Produced by Mike Duffy, Greg Goldman, and Chris Coelen of RDF USA ("Secret Millionaire," Wife Swap") as well as Mechelle Collins and Kevin Dill of Intuitive Entertainment ("The Millionaire Matchmaker," "Sunset Tan").
"The Naughty Kitchen with Chef Blythe Beck"
Take one fiery young chef on a quest for total world culinary domination, mix her with distinctive and sexy American cuisine, add a cutting edge Dallas restaurant with a loud cast of characters...and you've got the recipe for "The Naughty Kitchen with Chef Blythe Beck." Blythe, a 29-year old Texas native, who is plus-sized in stature and personality, is the naughty head chef at Central 214 - a top-rated Dallas restaurant. Oxygen will follow Beck's life running the kitchen and the colorful crew at Central 214, as they interact with the elite of Dallas and the local private university students in and out of the restaurant. From Authentic Entertainment ("Flipping Out," "Ace of Cakes"), "The Naughty Kitchen with Blythe Beck" is executive produced by Lauren Lexton, Tom Rogan, Brandy Menefee, Brad Hall and Code Entertainment.
"Keshia and Kaseem" (WT)
Former Cosby kid Keshia Knight Pulliam ("Rudy") and her entrepreneur boyfriend and business partner, Kaseem Penn, learn first-hand how the trivial turns epic when newly cohabitating. Together for almost two years, Keshia has recently forsaken her Atlanta home, spending most of her time at Kaseem's place in the exclusive Cascades community of Atlanta. Between Keshia's exploding television and movie career, and Kaseem's many business endeavors, the relationship questions loom... Is it possible to have a successful union without the ceremony? This docu-series follows the ups and downs of being young, rich, single... AND living together. Executive produced by Tracey E. Edmonds of Edmonds Entertainment ("College Hill," "Soul Food"); Keshia Knight Pulliam and Kaseem Penn of Pullpen Productions.
Celeb-U-Moms is a docu-series that follows the action-packed, personal and professional lives of a group of Hollywood moms juggling life, love, family and friendship along with their glamorous careers. These women live the polished life of designer dresses and beautiful people, hitting the hottest premieres with access to the hippest clubs and coolest people - but when they get home, they've got diapers to change and screaming toddlers to soothe. Oxygen will see how quickly a celebrity mom goes from glitz and glamour to ragged and regular. Executive produced by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey and Tom Campbell of World of Wonder ("Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," "Million Dollar Listing").
"Mr. & Mrs. Makeover" (WT)
In this pilot for series, developed by and starring Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott, couples will experience the ultimate in makeover magic: both in how they live and how they look. Part marriage counseling, part makeover, each couple will spend time with Tori and Dean who uncover what makes each partner tick; what works and what doesn't work about their relationship; and create a forum for opening the door to a stronger and more honest partnership. Tori and Dean use physical change both personally and in their surroundings to create a foundation to jumpstart their relationships. Executive produced by Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey of World of Wonder ("Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood," "Million Dollar Listing"), Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott.
Tori and Dean Telepic (WT)
Oxygen is in the early development stages of developing an original made for television movie. The romantic comedy will both star and be executive produced by Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott.
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and entertaining content to young women, wherever they are. Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women's media, with a vast array of unconventional and original content including "Bad Girls Club," "Pretty Wicked" and "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood." Popular features online include makeOvermatic, tweetOverse and hormoneOscope. Available in 74 million homes, online at www.oxygen.com, or on mobile devices at wap.oxygen.com, Oxygen Media is a service of NBC Universal.


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Some actors choose to ignore the critics. And then some, like John Cusack, choose to take the critics on.
The Evanston native and "Hot Tub Time Machine" star went on the defensive Friday after his new film, "The Raven," received a 22 out of 100 on rottentomatoes.com (the film review aggregator site uses reviews from around the country to determine each movie's score). Cusack felt the reviews for "The Raven" were unfair and went on a short Twitter rant – well, short for Cusack.
"The critics get mad when they are irrelevant," Cusack tweeted in reference to the film's low score, adding "… maybe a few critics r mad we sawed one (Rufus Griswold) in half!"
The film borrows from the real life of "The Raven" poet Edgar Allen Poe, except in this fictional story Poe is pursuing a killer whose murders are inspired by his literary work. Griswold, a real life poet who was critical of Poe's work, appears in the film.
"The critics (were) actualy mean to the actual Poe too," Cusack tweeted. "Time will tell the truth. … They get it later. Happens all the time … So many films not respected out the gate...then revisionism sets in."
"The Raven" earned $7.25 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend. According to boxofficemojo.com, the film's production budget was $26 million.
On the record: "It's in my hometown. I've always wanted to go see the show and I never got a chance to. So now it's going to be the first year I'm seeing all these (bands) Black Sabbath and Red Hot Chili Peppers and such, and I'll be able to play there as well. It really is surreal." – Wheeling native Haley Reinhart talks Lollapalooza with The Hollywood Reporter. Reinhart will be the first "American Idol" alum to play the annual music fest.
Around the web: Did you know Pearl from the Funny or Die video, "The Landlord," is Jeremy Piven's niece and Adam McKay's daughter? Yeah? Well, I didn't until I read my colleague Chris Borrelli's interview with McKay.
About this week: Author E L James will sign copies of her "50 Shades of Grey" books during a cocktail reception at The Standard Club Monday. … Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will perform Friday at the United States Veterans Arts Program Benefit Concert at Joe's Bar, and Saturday at Steppenwolf Theatre's 2012 Gala.
Fan friendly: "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno has a reputation for always making time for autographs and photos and lived up to it after performing Saturday at the OMNI Youth Services benefit at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. I hear Leno signed for everyone waiting outside – and that includes the guy holding a stack of photos.
Sightings: WWE Superstar and former "Real World" cast member The Miz had a late dinner at Japonais Saturday while in town for WWE's Extreme Rules pay per view at the Allstate Arena. … The Bears' Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall dined at Mastro's Steakhouse Thursday. The Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love, Green Bay Packers' Jermichael Finley and Boston Red Sox's Marlon Byrd were spotted, separately, at Mastro's Friday. … Former "Seinfeld" actor Jason Alexander sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at the Cubs game at Wrigley Field Wednesday and had dinner at Sunda later that day. The Cubs' Alfonso Soriano dined at Sunda April 22. … Cobra Starshop singer Gabriel Saporta partied at The Underground Saturday. … Several Blackhawks players, including Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith, dined at RPM Italian Wednesday before heading to Paris Club's upstairs lounge, Studio Paris. … Cubs' President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein hung out at Cuvee Wednesday.
Watch this: The 30-second teaser for VH1's "Mob Wives Chicago" revealed that the reality TV show will debut June 10 and, um, that's it. There is no dialogue and no footage from the actual show. I guess that is why it's called a teaser.
(For my behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the teaser at Cassidy Tire in March, click here).
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Big Bird's Revenge: Muppet Teams Up with First Lady
(WASHINGTON) -- Four months after Mitt Romney famously pledged to cut funding for the large yellow Muppet, Big Bird is dancing in the White House to promote the first lady's healthy living initiative.
The Sesame Street character and Michelle Obama have teamed up in two new public service announcements to encourage kids to eat healthy and get active.
One features Big Bird with the first lady in the White House kitchen looking for a healthy snack to eat (Big Bird opts for a similarly-colored banana).
In the other, Big Bird shows off his dancing skills while exercising in the East Room.
"Look, Mrs. Obama, I'm getting moving right now by jogging… Now I'm jumping to get moving… And now, I'm dancing," he says as he sings to himself.
"Good for you, Big Bird," Mrs. Obama says.
The PSAs are being released as part of the third anniversary celebration of Let's Move!, the first lady's initiative to encourage children to live healthier lives.
Big Bird became a much-discussed -- and mocked -- topic on the campaign trail after the GOP candidate vowed to cut funding for public broadcasting.
"I love Big Bird," Romney declared in a presidential debate in October. "But I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for."
The Obama campaign seized on the line and Big Bird quickly became part of President Obama's standard stump speech.
"Thank goodness somebody is finally getting tough on Big Bird. It's about time," the president quipped the morning after the Denver debate. "We didn't know that Big Bird was driving the federal deficit. But that's what we heard last night. How about that?"
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PORTSMOUTH — A plastic beer keg was involved in the tragic accident that killed a worker at the Red Hook Brewery earlier this week.
Ben Harris died of injuries sustained when a pressurized beer keg he was cleaning exploded on Tuesday morning. Harris, who lived in Newington and grew up in Pennsylvania, was newly married and expecting a child.
According to a statement released Thursday morning by Red Hook Vice President of Commercial Operations Andy Thomas, the accident was caused by an exploding plastic keg. The keg was not owned or used by Redhook Brewery or any other Craft Brew Alliance brewery.Thomas said it is normal protocol for the brewery to receive kegs that aren't theirs from time to time. Thomas also confirmed that Harris was handling the keg at the time it exploded.
"It is extremely important to us that we understand exactly what happened before we share additional information about this tragedy. There is an evaluation in progress and we can assure you that we will issue further information when the report is complete," Thomas said, noting an assessment process in under way to "reveal exactly what happened Tuesday morning."
"In the meantime, we ask for continued thoughts and prayers for Ben's family, friends, and everyone touched by this accident," Thomas added.
A fund has been set up to benefit the unborn child of the man tragically killed in an accident at the Red Hook Brewery earlier this week.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to: The Alysha Miller Harris Baby Fund c/o TD Bank, 20 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, (603) 430-3812.
Visiting hours for Harris will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home in Portsmouth. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Redhook Ale Brewery with a reception immediately following. Friends are invited.
In the statement, Thomas also expressed gratitude to the community. "We are grateful for the outpouring of support that we've received from the community after Tuesday's tragic accident in Portsmouth.Ben Harris had been a member of the Redhook family for more than seven years, first working at the Cataqua Pub and most recently as part of our brewing operations team.His wife, Alysha Miller, is expecting his child and is also part of the Redhook family as a server in our pub. Ben was a wonderful man, a dedicated member of our team and a friend to all who knew him. We are heartbroken by this tragedy and are grieving with the family. We would like to thank the community and the media for respecting the family's privacy as well as that of our employees as we mourn together. We would also like to thank our family of employees for their support in this process, as this is an extremely difficult time for all of us and our top priority is taking care of Ben's family and our team."
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to: The Alysha Miller Harris Baby Fund c/o TD Bank, 20 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, (603) 430-3812.
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PORTSMOUTH — A plastic beer keg was involved in the tragic accident that killed a worker at the Red Hook Brewery earlier this week.


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How tall to we think he is?I thought he had a decent bit of height as he wins his fair share of errors but when I googled it everywhere has him listed at 1.76m / 5 foot 7 which is way smaller than expected.
I absolutely love him, think he can become anything he wants. I also quite fancy him but i wont say how much because SOME of you think i fancy all our team...
To be fair to you, he's the best looking of the bunch probably
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A senior Labor minister has reaffirmed the government does not intend to redesign its mining tax as it continues negotiations to stop the states jacking up their mining royalties.
Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean on Friday clarified comments he made earlier in the day that there was a design flaw in the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT) that needed changing.
"No, the tax is not being redesigned," the one-time Labor leader later told reporters in Canberra.
Under the 30 per cent MRRT on the super profits of coal and iron ore miners, companies' state royalties are credited back to them if they are liable for MRRT, including any increases in royalty rates imposed by the states.
Treasurer Wayne Swan blames increased state royalties and a slump in commodity prices for the fact MRRT revenue came to a paltry $126 million in its first six months of operation, when it was forecast to bring in $2 billion over 2012/13.
The opposition were quick to jump on Mr Crean's initial comments, saying he had come clean on "secret plans" to redesign the tax that was handcrafted by Mr Swan and Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
"Now that Simon Crean has told the truth about the government's secret plans, Australian businesses deserve to know what changes Labor are planning to the mining tax, and how they will affect business," shadow treasurer Joe Hockey and shadow assistant treasurer Mathias Cormann said in a joint statement.
A spokeswoman for Mr Swan, who is in Moscow for the G20 Finance Ministers meeting, reiterated that the GST distribution review panel concluded that the current treatment of royalties under the MRRT was "unsustainable and undesirable".
She said Mr Crean was restating comments made repeatedly by the treasurer and prime minister this week.
"Just as it was with putting a price on carbon pollution, the coalition will stop at absolutely nothing to peddle baseless misinformation campaigns," she said.
Meanwhile, two business groups have traded blows over interest rates.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has launched a national push to get the major banks to reduce their interest rates by 25 basis points.
It argues that the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) most recent board decision pointed to easing global conditions that have narrowed lending risks and caused more favourable wholesale funding costs.
"Keeping a portion of a customer's interest rate cut on an ongoing basis when the problem is not ongoing is highway robbery," the chamber's chief executive Peter Anderson says.
"As the global situation has changed so should the price they now charge."
But Australian Bankers' Association chief executive Steven Munchenberg said ACCI's claims were incorrect and that the RBA in last Friday's statement on monetary policy estimated that funding costs had been broadly unchanged over the past three months.
"ACCI's call is based on both false claims and a profound lack of understanding of how monetary policy works," Mr Munchenberg said in a statement.
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Thomas Wentworth Strafford, 1st earl of, 1593–1641, English statesman. Regularly elected to Parliament from 1614 on, he became one of the critics of George Villiers, 1st duke of Buckingham, and of the war with Spain. Charles I made him sheriff of Yorkshire in order to exclude him from the Parliament of 1626, but Wentworth continued his opposition and was imprisoned (1627) for refusing to pay the forced loan. In the Parliament of 1628 he advocated a moderate version of the Petition of Right, but when Sir John Eliot and Sir Edward Coke succeeded in carrying their more severe form of the petition, he lost influence. At this point Charles sought his adherence by creating him baron and viscount and president of the council of the north (1628), and Wentworth realigned himself as a firm supporter of royal prerogative. With William Laud, Wentworth evolved the policy known as
to achieve an absolutist but just and efficient regime. As lord deputy of Ireland (1632–40) he systematically applied this policy. He cleared the sea of pirates, bolstered trade and industry (always with an eye to England's interest), began a reorganization of the church in Ireland, and enforced reforms in financial administration that doubled the state's revenue. However, his methods were ruthlessly despotic, and he aroused even more fear and hatred. After Charles I's humiliation by the Scots in the first Bishops' War, Wentworth was recalled (1639) to England to become the king's chief adviser. Created earl of Strafford in 1640, he obtained money from the Irish Parliament to raise Irish troops to fight the Scots, but he was unable to get a similar grant of supplies from the Short Parliament (summoned on his advice) in England. An English army of sorts was mustered and placed under Strafford's command, but it was easily defeated by the Scots in a second war. When the Long Parliament assembled (1640), it suspected that Strafford had intended to use Irish troops against the king's English opponents (although in fact the Irish army had never materialized). Impeachment proceedings were begun, but Strafford defended himself so ably that the opposition changed its tactics and introduced a legislative enactment of guilt, a bill of attainder, against him. The bill was finally passed in the panic following the discovery of the so-called army plot, by which the king had hoped to rescue Strafford and dissolve the Parliament. After anguished hesitation, Charles signed the bill, and Strafford was beheaded.
See biography by C. V. Wedgwood (1961); H. F. Kearney, Strafford in Ireland (1989).
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I can't find out which adjective collocate with weather, criticism, flavour- mild? Can we descirbe flavour as fierce? What about a verb collating with ambition, assets, dream- to hold, have? Big, heartfelt, grateful, sincere and warm:)thanks!
i use a dictionary calls (collocations dictionary). it's one of oxford products.
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I did use it yet nothing seems right (either I am blind or there are no collocations common for these words in the dictionary). :)
Oh maybe I was not clear enough. I need one adjective collocating with all of the following : weather, cricitism, flavour. Mild and firce are my favourites but I am not sure whether we may describe criticism as mild and flavour as fierce :). I m also looking for a verb collocating with: an ambition, assets, a dream- can it be simply hold or have? Thanks again:)
Have you ever used a CONCORDANCER, Magdalena? Open a window for each word, and see what matches--
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This is a strange thing! And funny. Thanks!
You can use "mild" to describe both criticism and weather; you may also use "fierce" to describe the weather and criticism (although you ought to bear in mind that the clearly apparent human connotations of the word will lend objective and inanimate subjects a kind of anthropomorphism that will take the sentence into the metaphoric). For instance, you can describe the weather as "fierce" because of its erratic and intimidating expressions, which is suggestive of a temperament. The same can be said of "criticism", which suggests that the one critizing was particularly scathing and was not lenient.
You can also have a "mild" flavour as that is about the degree of the flavour. However, I would advise you don't use the phrase "fierce flavour". While we would all understand you perfectly well (and I'm sure it has been printed many times) if you did, it would sound colloquial. Informally it is acceptable, although you should note the new trend in England where people (esp. Londoners) are beginning to use the term "fierce" in the affirmative to mean "great", rather than unpleasant.
Thanks! That was fierce!
Like what happened to the word "wicked". It´s originally bad but with the time it changed to good!
There´s a site I love about words called the word detective by Evan Morris! Check it out, he´s very witty!


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Usestudents necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 78 diseños de 20 diseñadores freelance.
"We empower students by providing a marketplace in which they can advertise their skills as online contractors to businesses and professionals."
UseStudents provides an online marketplace where business and professionals can outsource jobs to university students. Modeled after established online-outsourcing companies, UseStudents provides students with a convenient means of earning income while in school. Students working for UseStudents can expect to earn far more than they would in a traditional student job (1.3 - 3x as much) while having the flexibility to set their own schedules.
UseStudents will deal with two completely different consumer segments: Business Consumers and Students. This makes the design particularly challenging, as it must be energetic and fun enough to appeal to Students while also professional and classy enough to instill confidence in Business Consumers (as they will be carrying out large transactions on the site).
Since businesses will essentially be hiring students, a central challenge will be instilling confidence and trust in our site. As such, the logo should avoid being too playful or youthful. At the same time, the colors should be exciting to convey the energy of working with students.
We will likely be hosting a web design contest for the site CSS in the near future (after we have the logo). We would definitely be open to working with the same designer for the site as for the logo, if they are interested.
The logo will be used both on the website as well as on business cards.
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Am I less likely to get an STD from oral sex than from vaginal or anal sex?
Yes, but only slightly. While some STDs -- such as herpes, gonorrhea, and HIV -- have the potential to be spread through oral sex, it's true that the risk of transmission is greater in anal and vaginal sex, explains Michael Policar, M.D., associate clinical professor of OB-GYN and reproductive sciences at the University of California at San Francisco. This may be because it's harder for the viruses and bacteria to survive in saliva. But oral sex is not risk-free: Unless you and your partner have been tested and were found free of all STDs, use a condom or dental dam when giving and receiving oral pleasure.


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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – The temperature was colder and there was still some snow on the ground, but that didn't cool off the red-hot Virginia Commonwealth University women's tennis team in their weekend trip to Pennsylvania.
Led by senior Kateryna Yergina and junior Alex Bara, the 23rd-ranked Rams picked up a pair of 4-3 wins over Penn State and Princeton to run their winning streak to eight and improve their overall record to 13-1.
"We battled two tough opponents this weekend. Even though we didn't play our best tennis, we fought hard enough to get two wins," Head Coach Paul Kostin said.
On Friday afternoon, the Black & Gold swept the doubles action to grab an early lead and singles victories by Yergina and Bara quickly brought VCU within just one point of securing the match victory.
However, Penn State rallied with two singles win off their own before freshman Olga Terteac defeated the Nittany Lions' Sarah Henderson, 6-0, 6-2 at the sixth doubles position to give the Rams the win.
Saturday saw the Black & Gold once again grab the doubles point and once again Yergina and Bara extended the lead with victories at the second and fourth doubles spot.
The 38th-ranked Tigers would battle though, but eventually sophomore standout Josefin Hjertquist locked down the 13th win for the Rams with a 6-2, 6-4 at the top singles spot.
VCU returns to action next Saturday when they host in-state rival Virginia Tech in an 11 a.m. showdown.
No. 23 Virginia Commonwealth 4, Penn State 3
1. Alex Bara/Yergina def. Januskova/Perrotta (PSU), 8-6
2. Ana Bara/Hjertquist def. Simidian/Sandor (PSU), 8-1
3. Manuela Pietzuch/Yakauleva def. Zobeideh/Henderson (PSU), 8-6
1. Petra Januskova (PSU) def. No. 117 Josefin Hjertquist, 6-3, 7-6
2. Kateryna Yergina def. Carmen Sandor (PSU), 6-3, 6-2
3. Amy Simidian (PSU) def. Ana Bara, 6-2,6-3
4. Alex Bara def. Denisa Zobeideh (PSU), 6-2, 6-3
5. Fernanda Perrotta def. Daria Yakavleva, 2-6, 4-3, ret.
6. Olga Terteac def. Sarah Henderson, 6-0, 6-2
No. 23 Virginia Commonwealth 4, No.38 Princeton 3
1. Alex Bara/Yergina (V) def. Bartlett/Marable (P), 8-3
2. Ana Bara/Hjertquist (V) def. Chow/Flanigan (P), 8-5
3. Ashley/Saiontz (P) def. Manuela Pietzuch/Yakauleva (V), 8-4
1. (117) Josefin Hjertquist (V) def. Hilary Bartlett (P), 6-2, 6-4
2. Kateryna Yergina (V) def. Taylor Marable (P), 6-3,6-2
3. Rachel Saiontz (P) def. Ana Bara (V), 6-2,6-3
4. Alex Bara (V) def. Monica Chow 6-2, 6-2
5. Katherine Flanigan (P) def. Daria Yakavleva (V), 6-2, 6-0
6. Blakely Ashley (P) def. Olga Terteac (V), 6-4, 6-4


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Multiplayer in the original DJ Hero was a plain vanilla affair that stripped some of the coolest elements from the single-player game for simplicity's sake. DJ Hero 2 throws simplicity out the window.
Forget adding a singer. That's certainly novel and the opportunity to mix up the music they are singing to screw them up sounds entertaining enough, but I don't really see it as a selling point.
No, the selling point for me is the ability to rewind in multiplayer. This is what they left out of DJ Hero that killed the multiplayer for me. Once you gain enough power you can spin your deck backwards, rewinding the track to score more points. In DJ Hero, this was left out of multiplayer. In DJ Hero 2 the feature's been left in, making your opponent stand there looking stupid while you rack up a higher score.
It's that sort of theatrical spin (pardon the pun) that could make DJ Hero 2 the part game DJ Hero was meant to be.


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Jordan's King Abdullah II and the Egyptian and Syrian presidents, Hosni Mubarak and Bashar Al-Assad, will inaugurate a trilateral electricity network in Damascus Wednesday, March 14, a diplomatic source said here.
The Jordanian royal palace and the Egyptian presidency said Monday that King Abdullah and President Mubarak would visit Damascus Wednesday.
An Egyptian presidential source said Mubarak would have talks with Assad ahead of an Arab summit in Amman on March 27, while an official from the palace told AFP that the king's visit was tied to the electricity link-up between Syria and Jordan.
The director general of Syria's electricity authority, Zaki Odeh, said in January that tests for linking with the Jordanian and Egyptian electricity grids have been completed and that the project would soon be inaugurated.
The linkup required erecting a 360-kilometer (225 mile) line connecting the Syrian and Jordanian networks, with a capacity of 400 kilovolts, he said.
The Jordanian and Egyptian networks were linked in March 1999 by an underwater cable, as part of a project launched in 1996 aimed at connecting the grids of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Iraq.
The next phases of the network should link Syria with Turkey and Lebanon. The 400-kilovolt line 350 kilometers (219 miles) long between Syria and Turkey should be ready by the end of 2001, and that with Lebanon in 2002.
The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), which is part of the Arab League, has put up 300 million dollars to see the project through. — (AFP, Amman)
© Agence France Presse 2001
© 2001 Mena Report (www.menareport.com)


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Film Review: The Last Mountain
There's a rumbling in Coal River Valley, W.Va., and it's more than the explosives detonated by Massey Energy in mountaintop removal. A community has lived here for generations. In that time they have seen coal mining production increase, but jobs disappear. They have seen friends and family get sick and die from exposure to the toxic byproducts of coal mining. They have seen the tops of the Appalachian Mountains blown to ashes. And now they are looking for change.
The Last Mountain follows these residents-turned-activists in their efforts to save Coal River Mountain, the last mountain in the area not yet blown apart to extract coal. They present their evidence in thoughtful and moving interviews. In contrast, Massey CEO Don Blankenship's proclamations are sweeping and obviously erroneous.
With millions of dollars paid to lobbyists and political campaigns, health and environmental violations ignored, and a pool of toxic sludge next to an elementary school, it's easy to see who the bad guy is. When protesters are told they must leave Massey company property or be arrested for trespassing, activist Bo Webb states the irony succinctly: "You are trespassing on us everyday!"
The protesters have a powerful champion in Robert Kennedy Jr., who tells the story of his environmental activism beginning in childhood. He links Massey's practices to decades of corporate environmental degradation in the United States, and emphasizes the importance of protective laws. Although it helps to have a political superhero in your corner, it's clear that the greatest moral authority against Massey is the local people who pay the real costs of the coal giant's operations.
The fight in Coal River Valley continues, with activists working to shift the local economy to clean energy. They hope that a view of the last mountain may one day show not a toxic wasteland, but sleek wind turbines cresting the ridge.
How many times can a corporation break the law and continue to exist? Inside the fight to revoke Massey Energy's corporate charter.
We can be the most powerful protectors of our own sources of water.


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They were a couple of peas in a big-city pod.
All-America peas, at that.
During the course of the 1990-91 season, it seemed as though wherever a big game was played, Chicago Vocational's Juwan Howard and Gordon Tech's Tom Kleinschmidt were there.
On the court. In the stands. Sitting in press row. Everywhere.
You don't often find high school All-Americans hanging out in their spare time, going on trips to watch college games or just traveling across town to watch one another play.
Howard and Kleinschmidt shared the same dream-winning a state title in their senior season. Ultimately, neither dream was fulfilled. But that failed to dim their seasons or high school careers. Years from now, perhaps those shared disappointments will somehow make them closer friends.
"Tom and Juwan are two kids from completely different backgrounds," said Gordon Tech coach Steve Pappas. "That's one of the few positive values that's come from all those glamour camps kids play in during the summertime. When kids can develop some great relationships, and develop lasting friendships that they can take into college and beyond, that makes it worthwhile."
Chicago's brightest pair of stars head up the Tribune's All-State team, but their fellow All-Staters are no less talented. Also earning first-team honors are Proviso East's Sherell Ford, Peoria Manual's Howard Nathan and Nazareth Academy's Sean Pearson.
This is Kleinschmidt's second straight appearance as a first-team All-Stater. He led the Rams to a Class AA state runner-up finish to King his junior year.
Then, late this season, he suffered a broken bone in his foot during the final minutes of a win over Loyola. In a moment that perhaps symbolized his career, Kleinschmidt was able to overcome the pain for a few seconds, taking a long pass and making a layup before walking off the court for the last time.
The Rams, 77-7 with him in the starting lineup over the last three years, couldn't sustain the magic without their leader. Gordon Tech bowed out to New Trier in the Niles West sectional finals.
Howard was also on a mission this year. CVS had been pounded by King in the Public League semifinals his junior year.
But the season began on a down note for the 6-foot-9-inch Howard. A death in the family forced him to miss CVS' opening-game loss to West Aurora in the Lockport Thanksgiving tournament. CVS also lost to eventual Elite Eight qualifier Peoria Manual in the same tournament.
But once Public League Red-South play began, Howard and the Cavaliers made their presence known. CVS avenged a loss to archrival Simeon by trouncing the Wolverines on their own court. The Cavaliers also won their first outright section title since 1983.
Considered by some to be the favorite in the Public League playoffs because of Howard, CVS succumbed to Westinghouse in the semifinals.
Nathan was the third Illinois player-Kleinschmidt and Howard were the other two-named to the McDonald's All-America team. He also was picked to play in the prestigious Dapper Dan Classic in Pittsburgh. He will be Kleinschmidt's teammate at De Paul next year.
Though he is only 5 feet 11 inches tall, the speedy point guard is head and shoulders above his peers as a playmaker.
"He could score 30 points a game if he was selfish," said veteran Peoria Manual coach Dick Van Scyoc. "He'd much rather give an assist than get two points for himself. You don't find too many like that."
Nathan, a starter all four years, will round out his career this weekend in Champaign. Manual plays Rock Island Friday night in the Class AA quarterfinals.
"For a young man who's only 5-11," said Van Scyoc. "He's a very exciting player to watch."
Nathan will be joined in Champaign by Proviso's 6-7 Ford, the leader of the top-ranked team in the state. Initially, Ford was considered a role player-a rebounder and inside man-while teammate Donnie Boyce was considered the star of the show. But after Boyce went down with a broken ankle midway through their junior season, Ford became one of the most dominating players in the state.
An all-area selection last year, Ford rose to first-team All-State status by proving himself an all-round talent. He popped in three straight three-pointers last Wednesday to vault the Pirates past Thornwood in the fourth quarter of their supersectional showdown.
Though Nathan and Ford will be able to say they ended their careers by making the tournament finals in Champaign, Nazareth Academy's Pearson took his team on the season's most memorable ride.
Even the most ardent of high school basketball fans knew next to nothing about the tiny La Grange Park school last year. But Pearson helped the Roadrunners win 28 straight games, including playoff upsets of St. Joseph and Oak Park, before No. 1 Proviso East ended their season last Friday.
"I guess he's our Mark Aguirre," said Nazareth coach Tom Richardson, alluding to De Paul's sudden rise a decade ago after the Westinghouse star entered its program. "Sean has been a catalyst for our program. It's amazing, he knows every kid in school by his first name, from the littlest nerd to whoever. You see so many kids with huge egos, it takes away from what high school ball is all about. Sean's a legend here, but he's still very humble."
Howard. Kleinschmidt. Nathan. Ford. Pearson.
They each had moments to remember this year. They'll be making moments to remember for years to come.
Sherell Ford
, Proviso East, 6-7, senior
West Suburban Gold MVP. Averaged 23 points, 8 rebounds for state's top-ranked team. All-around athlete who can slam on one possession and hit a three-pointer on the next. Led Pirates to 29-1 record and Elite Eight berth. Uncommitted.
Juwan Howard
, Chicago Vocational, 6-9, senior
McDonald's All-American and second-team Tribune All-Stater in '90. Averaged 27 points, 12 rebounds while leading Cavaliers to Public League semifinals. Top player in area's toughest league. Will attend Michigan.
Tom Kleinschmidt
, Gordon Tech, 6-5, senior
Two-time, first-team Tribune All-Stater who averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists before incurring a broken foot in regular-season finale. Led Gordon to three Catholic League titles and 77-7 record as a starter. McDonald's All-American. Will attend De Paul.
Howard Nathan
, Peoria Manual, 5-11, senior
Played in state tournament final as freshman and started all four years. Unselfish player who averaged 21 points, 7 assists to take Rams into Elite Eight again this year. McDonald's All-American. Will attend De Paul.
Sean Pearson
, Nazareth, 6-5, senior
Silky-smooth shooter took the second-smallest Class AA team on memorable ride with first Private League title and 28-0 record before loss to Proviso East in sectional title game. Averaged 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Will attend Kansas.
Donnie Boyce
, Proviso East, 6-5, senior
Leading rebounder in history of school with rebounding tradition of Jim Brewer, etc. Averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds to help lead No. 1 Pirates into state tourney finals. Will attend Colorado.
Dan Cross
, Carbondale, 6-3, senior
Inside-outside threat who averaged 28 points, 7 rebounds to take Terriers into this year's Elite Eight. Best player in Southern Illinois area. Will attend Florida.
Steve Payne
, Shepard, 6-7, senior
Two-time MVP of SICA North, led the Astros to conference title and 26-2 record in '90. Averaged 24 points, 13 rebounds. Will attend Ball State.
Billy Taylor
, West Aurora, 6-6, senior
All-time leading scorer in Blackhawk history, taking them Downstate as a junior. Averaged 17 points, 8 rebounds while leading Hawks to school record 27-game win streak. Will attend Notre Dame.
Corey Williams
, Batavia, 6-7, junior
Took 27-1 Bulldogs Downstate for first time in 70 years while averaging 23 points, 11 rebounds. Three-time all-conference selection and top junior in state.
Chris Collins
, Glenbrook North, 6-3, junior
Sharpshooting guard led North to first conference title since 1973 while averaging 30 points. Won or tied four games with last-second heroics.
Marc Davidson
, Aurora Christian, 6-6, senior
Will be remembered as the player who put Aurora Christian on the map in last three years. Averaged 26 points, 13 rebounds for Class A power which finished 21-6. Will attend Illinois.
Antoine Gillespie
, Gordon Tech, 6-5, senior
Playing in large shadow of Kleinschmidt, he averaged 25 points, 8 rebounds for Gordon's Catholic League "threepeat." Stepped to forefront after Kleinschmidt's injury. Uncommitted.
Rashard Griffith
, King, 7-0, sophomore
Only sophomore on All-State squad. Started as freshman on Class AA champs. Led young King squad to 29-2 record and Public League Final Four berth. One of top sophomore prospects in nation.
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Richard Keene
, Collinsville, 6-5, junior
Led Cahoks to Sweet 16 while averaging 21 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals. Conference player of year. One of the state's top juniors.
Ford, Proviso East; Kleinschmidt, Gordon Tech; Howard, CVS; Pearson, Nazareth; Boyce, Proviso East; Payne, Shepard; Williams, Batavia; Taylor; West Aurora; Collins, Glenbrook North; Davidson, Aurora Christian; Gillespie, Gordon Tech; Griffith, King; Lance Broderson, Waubonsie Valley, 6-6, junior; Randy Engel, Larkin, 6-6, senior; Kiwane Garris, Westinghouse, 6-1, sophomore; Rick Hielscher, New Trier, 6-9, senior; Brian Kopf, St. Patrick, 6-7, senior; Torrey Lewis, Hillcrest, 6-6, senior; Belefia Parks, Simeon, 5-11, senior; Ken Pratt, Taft, 6-4, junior.


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Depends on your definition of "fine". IO is actually a pretty big limitation on modern phones.
Side by side on the "slow" storage and "fast" storage Nexus 7 (which is still way faster than most uSD cards), the difference is unmistakable. Just quitting from Chrome to the stock launcher takes significantly longer. Nevermind actually switching apps.
You might be ok with that, but it still kind of sucks to have less responsive system for no real reason.


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U.S. Plans Enhanced Security for Airports With U.S.-Bound Flights
Department of Homeland Security Plans More Security Over Concerns of Unspecified Global Threats
The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday it will implement enhanced security measures in the coming days at some overseas airports with direct flights to the U.S., citing concern about global threats.
The directive covers more than a dozen foreign airports in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, said a person familiar with the directive. The enhanced security will be visible, the person said, with more screenings and swabs of fliers and baggage to detect traces of explosives....


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The internet can be a pretty tricky world to navigate, and e-mail is no exception. Cyber messaging makes most of our lives way easier, but just like any other modern day convenience, a whole load of fails are born from e-mailing. Luckily for us, many of the hilarious ones turn up online.
By "fails" we really mean some people just don't know how to use this internet feature correctly, resulting in primo entertainment. It's also the perfect venue to be unintentionally hilarious. There are tons of ways to e-mail fail, but check out some of our favorites below.
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