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The Burbank Leader recently ran an opinion piece entitled In Theory: Shunning the idea of an atheist-in-law. I knew before I even clicked the link that the piece was likely a waste of ink. It was, but let me give you a little taste. The "expert" opinions below are in response to the question of "how would [you] react if a member of [your] immediate family told [you] they were going to marry one of the following: an atheist, a gun owner, someone who had not attended college, someone of a different race, a born-again Christian, a Republican, a Democrat or someone born and raised outside the U.S.?"
First, I'll just give you the real answer up-front. If someone in my immediate family did any of these, the only reaction I'm entitled to have is to be happy that my immediate family member has found their match, and to be happy for them. THAT'S IT. I don't care who or what they are (ok, serial killer may be an issue. I'm not partial to succubi, either). But you know what the overwhelming response was? Essentially, it was "all that stuff may raise an eyebrow, but I can't nevah allow no atheist into mah family!"
Let's just start you off with an "educated" opinion:
"I would agree with those families who oppose bringing an atheist into the tribe. Atheists do not hold our values, and since they dismiss the progenitor of all pertinent values, I can only imagine an ongoing massive headache and heartache."
Rev. Bryan Griem
Montrose Community Church
"Our" values are the "progenitor of all pertinent values"?! Are you kidding me. Rev. Griem? Are you saying that, prior to the inception of the Christian religion, the world was populated with pillaging marauders with no "pertinent" values? (Ok, there were some pillaging marauders, but there are today, too – and some of them are even of the Judeo-Christian persuasion.) You are well aware, sir, that the civilizations of Greece, ancient Egypt, and Mesopotamia, where around 1772 BCE Hammurabi set forth his legal code, had very advanced ethics that very closely mirror those found in the Christian Bible. Hammurabi's Code was the first written legal code we now know of, and you're telling me there were no "pertinent" values before the Christian Bible was written?
How about Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics? What was that? Aristotle spends an entire volume fleshing out Plato's original question of how men should best live. In his discussion of practical ethics, Aristotle contemplates good living AND how to create good living. All of this goes on approximately 350 years before Christ was even born! Aristotle does an excellent job of exploring how one should live in a virtuous and good manner.
And what about the Pre-Socratic Philosophers? Heraclitus, the Milesians, Hesiod, Democritus – the list goes on, and each and every one of them explored the idea of goodness, and living a better life among his fellow humans.
Sorry Rev. Griem, as far as "pertinent values" go, your Christian Bible doesn't quite get us there. After all, no other ancient text of values or ethical exploration encourages us to beat our children, keep slaves, and take our brother's wife as our own if something happens to him! We also don't follow the Bible's edicts regarding slavery (Lev. 25:44-46), intolerance of religious pluralism (Deut. 5:7, Deut. 7:2-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14) or of freedom of religion (Deut. 13:6-12), discrimination and racism (Lev. 21:17-23, Deut. 23:1-3), treatment of women, honor killing (Ex. 21:17, Leviticus 20:9, Ex. 32:27-29), genocide (Num. 31:15-18, 1 Sam. 15:3), religious wars, and capital punishment for sexual behavior like adultery and sodomy and for Sabbath breaking (Num. 15:32-36).
Even worse than this was the Rabbi's quote:
"… a person, who publicly avows to not believe in God, has no belief in the order and logic of the world and has no hope for its positive future."
"Now do you want your nearest and dearest relative to marry someone who publicly exclaims he or she has no hope for himself or herself or the world, or would you prefer someone who merely uses a different hope and belief path to climb the same mountain?"
Rabbi Mark H. Sobel
Temple Beth Emet
Maybe the good Rabbi reacts so strongly because Judaism, unique among the "Judaic" religions, has a growing population of Jewish atheists. (See this Jewish Journal article – and this, from USA Today.) The USA Today article puts it most eloquently when it says "An individual who attends synagogue, participates in Jewish communal affairs, and contributes heavily to Jewish charities would undoubtedly be considered a very fine Jew, without asking questions about whether or not that person believed in God."
In fact, it was the tenants of Judaism itself that led me, a Jew, down the road to Atheism. I have heard Rabbis say, "God doesn't care whether you believe in him or not. All that he cares is that you do the right thing.' Our action in the world is much more important." Similarly, after adding Jewish Studies as my minor at UC Davis, and studying Hebrew and even part of the Hebrew Bible in its original language, the message rang loud and clear – Judaism isn't about what you believe, it is about what you do! And what a fantastic philosophy.
As far as not having hope – or believing in the "order and logic of the world…" well, I sincerely hope the Rabbi isn't insinuating a belief in God gives one hope. What, exactly, does God do in the Bible? He quite literally tortures his followers, first by commanding Abraham to give up his only son (only to say, "just kidding!" when it looked like Abraham was actually going to do it, flooding out whole civilizations, burning cities, and then advocating for prejudice, cruelty, superstition, murder…the list goes on.
So what gives an atheist hope? The same things that give everyone else hope – life! Existence! Isn't that enough? Isn't the natural wonder of the world enough to hope for? I think Penn Jillette says it best: "Believing there's no God means I can't really be forgiven except by kindness and faulty memories. That's good; it makes me want to be more thoughtful. I have to try to treat people right the first time around." Creating a better society – enjoying the beauty of nature – having fun – spending time with loved ones – isn't that enough?! It's enough for me.
So I'll leave you with this:
"The word "holiday" comes from "holy day" and holy means "exalted and worthy of complete devotion." By that definition, all days are holy. Life is holy. Atheists have joy every day of the year, every holy day. We have the wonder and glory of life. We have joy in the world before the lord is come. We're not going for the promise of life after death; we're celebrating life before death. The smiles of children. The screaming, the bitching, the horrific whining of one's own children. The glory of giving or receiving a blow job. Sunsets, rock and roll, bebop, Jell-O, stinky cheese, and offensive jokes.
For atheists, everything in the world is enough and every day is holy. Every day is an atheist holiday. It's a day that we're alive."
― Penn Jillette, Every Day is an Atheist Holiday


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The YouTube shooting yesterday ended as well as it might have: several injuries but only one fatality – that of the crazed gunwoman.
My brief report and commentary from last night.
I think all of my speculation may have been partly accurate. And then some – some crazy. This shooter may just be the most whacked out I've heard of, at least recently.
Gun control crowd, olive branch on this one: let's cool the usual and just observe the odd reality that was. All else, play along here.
Scan Through the Shooters … Unusual … Website (Before it Goes Down)
Let's see what we have here… The strange thing is that, if one looks around thoroughly, one may just find something one agrees with, kind of. The rest? Yikes! And as with
most so many all of these types of cases, the shooter was known to authorities.
A pictorial guide to nuttery:
We've lost an icon, a first…
Mmmmkay, little truth there…
Serious as a gunshot…
Dime. They're telling you they love you…
Cultural misunderstandings? BTW: I understand why YT might cut all of her videos.
A few drinks and maybe… Oh, not now, no…
There we go! That's scary crazy without the gun!
Please leave YouTube alone. They're not perfect but this isn't the answer. I have a channel there – vested bias on my part.
No puns or platitudes or sarcasm was necessary for this one – no need. Just wow!
Y'all cool it and watch the Masters.

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Author: Nina Lane
And punishment takes many forms. Seeking escape from her criminal past, a woman agrees to enslave herself to a trio of men who own an antiquated Louisiana plantation.
Known only as Lydia, she becomes controlled by three very different men – the malicious Preston, the inflexible Kruin, and the gentle Gabriel, all of whom introduce her to a world in which the lines between pleasure, pain and shame are irrevocably blurred. The plantation becomes both Lydia's haven and her prison as she surrenders to the desires of her unholy trinity.
Lydia's submission is fraught with tension and hunger, but what happens when the outside world enters her dark, anonymous sanctuary?
Becs' Review
I discovered Nina Lane when I happened upon her truly gorgeous Spiral of Bliss trilogy – she really is a purveyor of elegant smut and that particular trio of books ranked and still ranks amongst my top reads of all time so I was delighted to discover that Nina had dived into the relatively murky waters of darkish erotica before she began the Spiral of Bliss trilogy and written a hidden little gem – The Erotic Dark.
The story centres around a woman (we'll call her Lydia although that's not her real name) – Lydia has embezzled some money and has pretty much picked herself up a one way ticket to jail. Her only chance of avoiding doing time is to disappear completely and the slightly strange and now alarmingly rich Preston Sevine, a kid from the wrong side of the tracks of her childhood, offers her just that option. But, of course, this doesn't come without conditions. Along with his two housemates, Gabriel and Kruin, she must submit to their every sexual desire – when they want her, however they want her.
It's deliciously dirty as all three of these men satisfy their fairly dark urges on Lydia who finds herself falling under their spell and relishing the peace away from the world that her enforced captivity has provided. Preston is strange, edgy and has been obsessed with Lydia since their childhood and he's darkly sadistic and not fond of sharing. Kruin is dark, enigmatic and hard to please and only the gentle Gabriel offers her some kind of tenderness.
This really is high quality smut – highly titillating and very compelling. I found myself glued to the pages and desperate to move quickly onto book two, The Erotic Light, after finished the first book.
There's a considerable gap in time between Nina writing these two books and I think you can tell – the first book really just is pure smut. Very enjoyable smut but smut none the less – it also uses quite flowery language to describe the sex scenes and the parts involved (!) and often it reminded me a little of that outrageous piece of Georgian porn, Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure.
It definitely feels like a more experienced hand has taken the reins of the second one and it's far more romantic and moves us on from pure smut to real plot development as the story moves away from a captive situation to a more classic romance. I'm not telling you which of these three men Lydia ends up with but be prepared for plenty of twists an shocking plot developments.
I very much enjoyed both of these – Nina really is one of my faves – I found myself really rather addicted and couldn't wait to get back to these books once I had had to put them down. So, it's a fantastic piece of erotica and erotic romance. Definitely a recommended read.
4 stars
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"You are under our protection," Preston said. "And we will not hurt you unless you have earned a punishment through disobedience. At the moment, you are clearly in need of a bit of discipline to remind you that you have chosen to be here."
Lydia swallowed hard, her eyes flashing with a rising bubble of rage that threatened to burst forth. Preston's hand slipped down underneath her bottom, splaying over her upper thighs and cupping the fleshy cushions in his palms. His groin brushed against her bare buttocks in a movement edged with lecherous enjoyment.
"Come, love. Kruin will do the honors."
Nervously, Lydia's gaze slipped to Kruin. His dark eyes watched her with a hint of dislike and coldness, his body as rigidly unyielding as the high-backed oak chair on which he sat. Lydia wrapped her arms around herself and shivered.
"Lydia." Kruin's deep voice echoed in the room. "Come here."
Of the three of them, even Preston knew Kruin was the most difficult to disobey. Lydia walked across the room slowly, as if she knew what he would do to her yet unable to prevent it. At his instruction, she settled over his hard thighs, wincing when he lifted her skirt and arranged it with almost meticulous care over the expanse of her back.
A smile curved Preston's lips. He settled into his chair. Lydia's back arched forward in a graceful bow, her hipbones pressing against the top of Kruin's thigh.
How Preston adored seeing her like this, reduced to being the recipient of a punishment as base as a spanking. Her pale buttocks quivered, as if trembling with dread for the discomfort that would surely result from Kruin's large hand.
Preston shifted, feeling his penis start to expand at the thought of Lydia's anxiety. Oh, how he wished he could be the one to administer her first punishment. He would love to feel her helpless weight over his muscular thighs, the growing furnace of her buttocks as he rained his palm over the smooth cheeks until they glowed and burned with the rosy evidence of his control.
All in good time, Preston reminded himself, still unable to prevent the stab of envy when Kruin landed the first loud slap on Lydia's rounded backside.
About The Author
USA Today bestselling author Nina Lane writes hot, sexy romances and spicy erotica. Originally from California, she loves traveling and thinks St. Petersburg, Russia is a city everyone should visit at least once. Nina also spent many years in graduate school studying art history and library sciences.
Although she would go back for another degree if she could because she's that much of a bookworm, she now lives the happy life of a full-time writer. Nina's novel The Erotic Dark hit #1 on Amazon's Erotica Bestseller list.
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An initiative on the ballot this November, which would raise taxes on tobacco products to fund Montana's Medicaid expansion, has galvanized health providers and engendered the most well-funded opposition to an initiative in the state's history, largely, but not entirely, funded by tobacco companies.
Initiative 185 would raise taxes on tobacco products — taxes on cigarettes would increase by $2 a pack, for a total tax of $3.70 per pack. The taxes for all other nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes and vaping products, would increase by 33 percent of the wholesale price. The revenue accrued by these taxes — estimated by the nonpartisan state Office of Budget and Program Planning to be about $74 million per year — would contribute at most $26 million annually toward continuing Medicaid expansion in Montana.
The Montana Legislature expanded Medicaid, the federal health-care program for disabled or low-income Americans, under the federal Affordable Care Act in 2015. Since then, 96,000 previously uninsured Montanans have received health care. The federal government initially contributed 100 percent of those funds; that number is now 95 percent and will drop to 90 percent in 2020 if the program does not expire as planned on June 30 of next year. Initiative 185 intends to raise the remaining 10 percent of funds required to extend the program.
Supporters of the measure say the initiative is far more than a tax raise.
"This is a public health issue," said Dr. Jason Cohen, an internal medicine doctor at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. "It is not one or the other, it is both. It's one of the rare opportunities we have to do the right thing."
I-185 proponents, including Cohen, have been vocal in attributing opposition to the measure to "Big Tobacco." In fact, tobacco companies have provided the vast majority of the funding to fight the measure. Altria Client Services, the parent company of Phillip Morris USA, has spent more than $12 million to oppose Initiative 185 — 3.5 times the amount spent by the initiative's largest backer, the Montana Hospital Association.
Montanans Against Tax Hikes, the group funded by tobacco companies to combat the initiative, spent an average of $895,000 a week last month on advertising, according to an analysis by the Associated Press. The group claims the state's contribution to Medicaid expansion — projected to be $60 million — will far exceed the $26 million allocated from the new tobacco tax, leaving Montanans on the hook to make up the remaining $34 million.
"As clearly written in the initiative language, I-185 dedicates no more than $26 million to cover those costs. It is deceptive to claim that I-185 fully funds Medicaid expansion, because it doesn't," Charles Denowh, treasurer for Montanans Against Tax Hikes, said in an emailed statement.
Proponents of the initiative reject that claim as reductive math that ignores the Medicaid's long-term cost savings. Jason Spring, chief strategic officer for Kalispell Regional Healthcare, points to a report from the state Office of Budget and Program Planning that declared the program fiscally neutral.
"The initiative funds about $26 million, and expanding Medicaid for the state of Montana costs about $60 million," Spring said, "so that difference in the $34 million is made up in two ways. One is the savings to the traditional Medicaid program that receives a better federal match as a part of the expansion program."
Under traditional Medicaid, Montana contributes about 35 percent of the funds to the federal government's 65 percent — considerably more for the state than under expansion, which brings more federal dollars to Montana. Medicaid expansion's injection of federal funds has saved Montana more than $40 million in spending during the program's first two years, according to a study by the University of Montana's Bureau of Business and Economic Research released in April.
The savings going forward, according to I-185 advocacy groups and the Budget Office report, will contribute about $31 million to the cost of Medicaid expansion.
The report agrees that when Medicaid's economic benefits are considered, "cost savings and increased revenue more than offset expansion costs. This will remain true even after the state's share of Medicaid expansion costs rises to 10 percent in 2020."
The remaining $4.5 million of expansion funding will come from insurance premiums paid by Medicaid recipients, Spring said.
Denowh said he doubts these savings. "[E]ven if those savings do materialize, nothing in I-185 guarantees those funds will be used to offset Medicaid expansion's $34 million unfunded mandate," he said.
Spring and supporters of I-185 maintain, however, that characterizing the initiative as an unfunded mandate is misleading.
Medicaid expansion is "fiscally neutral to the state budget," Spring said. "So the remaining dollars from the tax go 30 percent to childcare, 32 percent to the general fund, 14 percent to new programs that include in-home services for the elderly...smoking cessation and prevention information." Money also goes to programs for veterans and anti-suicide efforts, he added.
According to Dr. Jason Cohen, an internal medicine doctor at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Initiative 185 is also an opportunity to tackle two public health issues at once.
I'm a doctor," Cohen said. "I see the effects of tobacco every day in my patients — COPD, emphysema, lung disease.
"The evidence is that raising the cost of tobacco is actually the only effective way to decrease tobacco rates...particularly for youth smoking because kids don't have a ton of money."
Though largely funded by tobacco companies, some opposition to I-185 challenges the measure on constitutional or business grounds.
"The opposition that we raise is purely a constitutional issue," said Nathan Pierce, a Billings contractor and spokesman for the Guardian Group, a Montana citizens group dedicated to consumer advocacy. "Not that we oppose the insurance of Montana's sick and disabled and most vulnerable citizens. It's just that if we're going to do that those efforts should comply with the laws and constitution for the state of Montana. That's the moral charter that we've all agreed to as citizens."
Pierce, who said the Guardian Group is not funded by tobacco money, pointed to Section 4, Initiative 1 of Montana's constitution: "The people may enact laws by initiative on all matters except appropriations of money and local or special laws."
"We see [Initiative 185] as a specific appropriation," Pierce asserted. "It very distinctly points out exactly where the money will go to and prevents the Legislature from decreasing those amounts in the future."
Additionally, he said, "there are plenty of businesses out there that would be affected by this tax and some that may be put out of business."
Matt Culley, who runs a vaping-specific Youtube channel and sells his products online, agrees that tobacco-related businesses in the Flathead would be stressed by the tax.
"If an 83 percent wholesale tax [on vaping products] is going to go through, it's going to absolutely decimate the brick-and-mortar shops here" he said. "And the reason being is that, you can buy these products online, tax-free, from other states.
"I support Medicaid...But besides the morality of it, it's going to hurt local business."
He said there are three or four vaping-related shops in the Flathead Valley who could be put out of business by the tax, and pushed back on a measure that lumps vaping — a practice he used to quit cigarettes — in with Big Tobacco. "They're not taxing [vaping] according to its harm."
The initiative's advocates, though, argue that economic costs to tobacco or nicotine distract from the main point: cementing Medicaid expansion in place allows nearly 100,000 Montanans to keep their health care.
"There's real people being helped by this," Cohen said. "It's not just an argument between doctors and Big Tobacco, there's real people out there who are benefiting from this."
Reporter Adrian Horton can be reached at 758-4439 or at email@example.com.


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Many times I have seen a question being asked in the forums about the relationship between AR Invoice and Sales Order.
There are several interface_line_attribute and interface_header_attribute columns in RA_CUSTOMER_TRX_ALL and RA_CUSTOMER_TRX_LINES_ALL table respectively which are used to map it with other modules.
The relationship is actually mapped using the descriptive flexfield.
Query for following
Application: Receivables
Title: Line Transaction Flexfield
and then in the context field is the listed different modules.
For Sales order search for Order Management or Order Entry and click on segments to see how they are mapped. Screenshots below
Click on the segments button to see column mappings.
The above method can also be used to find mapping of Receivables with other modules like Oracle Projects, Services, Contracts etc.
P.S. Please click on the image to zoom it.


text: Especially at UCLA, the word "coach" is synonymous with the legendary UCLA men's basketball coach John Wooden. Great coaches like Coach Wooden uncover the greatness in others by encouraging them to recognize their true potential, by challenging them to find the answers to their challenges within themselves, and by inspiring them to pursue excellence in all that they do. At UCLA Health, our leaders are encouraged to follow Coach Wooden's transcendent example. The second course in the CORE Leadership Series will introduce the widely-used G.R.O.W. Coaching Model, explain the importance of using an "Ask, don't tell" coaching philosophy, discuss how to flex your style with each employee using the Skill/Will Matrix, and most of all, describe how effective coaching can play a crucial role in enhancing employee engagement. At the end of this session, participants will be given the opportunity to apply their newly-acquired skills during a coaching session.


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Sleeps up to 14 - Sky Mountain Lodge sits in a magnificently elevated position with dramatic views down the Spey valley and towards the Cairngorm Mountains.
Meander up the private driveway track and you will find this unique magical lodge house sitting in its own grounds delightfully secluded surrounded by forest and countryside. Sky Mountain is situated at Drumuillie, near Boat of Garten and has 6 bedrooms, with an outdoor Hot tub.
Sky Mountain Lodge sits in a magnificently elevated position with dramatic views down the Spey valley and towards the Cairngorm Mountains. Meander up the private driveway track and you will find this unique magical lodge house sitting in its own grounds delightfully secluded, surrounded by forest and countryside with ample space for children, dogs and several cars.
This extensively re-furbished and extended traditional granite lodge house is in the hamlet of Drumuillie, within the Cairngorms National Park, situated ¾ mile from Boat of Garten and 7 miles from both Aviemore and Grantown on Spey. Lovingly renovated by the current owners, this house is brimming with the owners own dramatic paintings and artistic flair which will make for an exceptionally memorable place to gather with friends and family.
The living space is immersed in natural light with dramatic views and a constant perspective of the surrounding mountains throughout the day. The designer large open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area is perfect for the gathering of large groups.Also for your entertainment the separate adjoining lounge has a flat screen TV with a Blueray player and SKY sports TV package. This coupled with a SONOS sound system, a great choice of music via Napster and of course free of charge Wi-Fi internet access will provide all of the entertainment you and your party will need for relaxing indoors. So just sit in this comfortable space and curl up in front of the wood burning stove and enjoy some quality time with your friends and family.
The Kitchen is fully equipped with large Fridge Freezer, Range Cooker, Dishwasher, Microwave, and all of the pots, pans, crockery and cutlery etc that you will need during your your stay. The Kitchen Lounge has large patio doors opening out onto a large south facing deck complete with a huge hot tub, seating and barbecue area. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the wonder of the Cairngorms, in fact some days there is no need to move outside to the deck as all of the seasons and sights can be enjoyed from inside, and the underfloor heating keeps up the comfort level.
Sky Mountain Lodge comfortably sleeps 14 guests over two floors. On the ground floor is a 4 person bunk room in which is located a PlayStation 3 (games not included) and a large flat screen TV. This makes the perfect kids' playroom (for kids of all ages!!). The ground floor also has a comfortable double room, with adjacent shower room. This shower room serves the bunk room. There is also a separate WC cloakroom downstairs.
The upstairs accommodation has two double bedrooms, and two twin bedrooms. All of the upstairs bedrooms have contemporary designer en-suites with underfloor heating.
Some of the bedrooms are fitted with Freeview TV's and all are beautifully furnished with period and classic furniture so that you will know you are in a real Scottish Country House
The House's Period Dining Room has an impressive large oak table, which easily seats 14 and its' own Wood-Burning stove. What a place for that special family meal.
To the rear of the house there is a utility room with Washing Machine, separate Tumble Dryer, and sink. There is also an extra Fridge and Freezer. All of this area has underfloor heating.
There are numerous activities available on the door step including horse riding, golf, skiing, water sports and clay pigeon shooting, to name but a few. Fishing and stalking are available on local estates. Tesco and Asda both deliver in the area. Pets are allowed and the property is non-smoking.


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Sometimes coming up with a set of questions takes forever, and sometimes (like tonight) it just flows easily. On nights like this, I have to remind myself that most people don't want to blog all day so I try to limit the questions to 10 most weeks. Could you/would you want to do more than 10 some weeks? Let me know what you think! Now let's get to this week's topic!
If you've taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you're new, please take a moment to answer this week's question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it's time for this week's topic!
TV, Movies and Me
1. If you could be a recurring star on a show that is currently on TV, which show would you choose? I'd choose Smash because I'd get to sing and dance and live in NYC again. I would obviously want to play Derek's love interest because he's beyond gorgeous, has a sexy accent…and Karen doesn't seem to be making the right choice so……
2. Name the movie that you are most embarrassed to admit that you love. I'm really not ashamed to admit that I adore cheesy, romantic movies. I cry whenever I see the end of The Notebook, and I giggle every time I watch Legally Blonde.
3. Name one show that you've never seen and would love to watch. Well, "show" leaves it open to interpretation so I'm going with "Book of Mormon" on Broadway. I'll try to see it over the summer, if not sooner.
4. Do you ever go to movies alone? Sure. Most of the time I go with friends, but I remember seeing Princess Diaries 2 alone, and I've watched Twilight (multiple times) alone. I don't see the big deal unless it's Valentine's Day, in which case I wouldn't do it.
5. If you could only watch one TV show for the next year, which show would you choose and why? Even though I'd like to say "Smash" or "White Collar" or "Suits," my answer would have to be AC 360. I think we all know why. Is anyone really surprised by this?
6. If you could star in one reality show, which one would it be and why? Um, I'd be the star of The Kenlie Show, of course! I mean, why be on someone else's reality show if you can have your own? 🙂
7. If someone rented a billboard for you, what would it say? It would say, "You are worth the effort it takes to create change within yourself" or something super motivational like that. I suppose it would also say, "Tune in to The Kenlie Show" Tuesday nights at 9/8 central. Hey, a girl can dream, right? 😉
8. Who is the most famous person with whom you have been in the same room? Gosh, it's a toss up between Peyton Manning and George Clooney. For the record, I got to talk to Peyton for a second, but I didn't get to speak to George. I just happened to be grabbing mini cupcakes across from Cipriani when he was there for a fancy gala with lots of other fancy, famous people.
Actually, maybe Tony Bennet is more famous. I saw him in concert for Valentine's Day a few years ago. He may not be as widely known as he once was, but he certainly is timeless.
9. If you were chosen to be a contestant on a TV game show, which show would you want to be on? I'd have to say…..Wheel of Fortune. I think I'd be more likely to win that one than any other one, but I've heard that it's harder than it looks.
10. If there was a movie being made about you, which actor would you choose to play you? Hmmm, I think I'd choose Melissa McCarthy because she's amazing. She'd be way cooler and funnier as me than I am. Win!
Now it's your turn to answer this week's questions! Don't forget to come back and link up in the comments! Happy Monday, lovely humans!


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1st to 7th August – Between 1st & 3rd your hard work will be rewarded. Financial activities will take most of your time. May spend on home-maintenance. Between 4th & 5th you could be drawn in some controversy. Professionals suffer from clouded thinking partly as a result of electromagnetic smog. You may take a wrong decision with respect to your career. Cooperation with your spouse will help you gain better health and mental peace. Between 6th & 7th some long standing worry may vanish. Good time for taking long term academic decisions. Success in tests and interviews is assured.
8th to 15th August – On 8th and 9th things could be very fluid and there could be last minute disruptions. It is important for you to have some back plans in place, just in case things turn turtle unexpectedly. Between 10th & 11th some big responsibility could be given to you. It is best to keep away from an issue that doesn't concern you. Between 12th & 13th be careful in your work as even a little lapse may cost you. You will need to be at your wittiest best to counter someone's allegation. Between 14th & 15th parents or some senior's health may worry you. Pay attention to your domestic duties. A relaxing time will nurse you back to health.
16th to 23rd August – Between 16th & 17th Social activity may keep you busy. May meet someone whose meeting may prove very rewarding later on. Routine work will take most of your time. Between 18th & 20th you may pass through a very trying phase. Keep your expenses in check or may have to incur loan. Love relations may become bitter. Between 21st & 23rd neglected projects will gather momentum. Some solid achievements gained now will show their effect throughout your life.
24th to 31st August – Between 24th & 26th some auspicious ceremony at home is likely. You'll pass time in the company of your family seniors and children to enjoy their affectionate and blissful company. Between 27th & 28th you will save good money. Those who are trying to get job may get good offers. Your allowances and other facilities may get a raise. Officials will be happy. But between 29th & 31st there will be confusion and quarrel in the family. You are advised to meditate and keep calm during this period.
1st to 7th August –Between 1st & 3rd you'll have a gainful period. At home your opinion will carry weight. Those in media and publication business will get a boost in their career. Between 4th to 5th Marriage proposals in the family will be finalized. With kids you'll have good time. You will remain quite creative at the point of time and itching to uphold new responsibilities. Between 6th & 7th be careful about your food and drinks as you may develop stomach trouble. Stop cribbing about small things. Something unpleasant may also take place.
8th to 15th August – On 8th & 9th an outward journey is possible. May go journey connected with your business deals. New contracts and social work will prove advantageous. Between 10th & 11th your impulsiveness may make you commit mistake at work. You'll accomplish some secret jobs. Inadequate preparation on the academic front is likely to have bad repercussions. Take precautionary measures right away. Between 12th & 13th your romantic scenario, if any seems most promising and fulfilling. Those longing for a vocation should plan things on paper now. On 14th & 15th as you'll feel quite tired and exhausted. Avoid poking nose in other's affair or you'll suffer badly.
16th to 23rd August – Between 16th & 17th you'll enrich your knowledge. You may accomplish some religious deeds as well. You'll feel quite satisfied. Between 18th and 19th you'll do your work with total devotion whose rich results you'll reap. May go out on personal journey. Between 20th & 21st you'll have peaceful time. But endeavors won't be duly rewarded. Don't give credence to those who tattle. Despite putting your heart and soul in the current assignment, you are unlikely to derive full satisfaction. Between 22nd & 23rd your domestic responsibilities will swell which may appear rather taxing. Expenses will mount.
24th to 31st August – Between 24th & 26th you will take some important decisions which will have direct bearing on your career. You may accomplish some religious deeds as well. Between 27th & 28th ensure that you are armed with the facts and figures pertaining to your field of activity, before making important presentations. Between 29th & 31st you may have to cut corners to fit everything in the budget. Too many responsibilities at work may leave little time on your hands. Take care of your health as well; else you may have to go to the medical clinics.
1st to 7th August--Between 1st & 3rd high officials will prove very helpful. Your PR circle will also widen. You'll complete your all task with your and other's influence. Between 4th & 5th you will most likely fix most of your relationships that were in a hanging state for a long time. Your some long lasting wish may be fulfilled. Physically you will also feel sound. However, regardless of the general positivity of this period, be attentive to what you say and what you do. Between 6th & 7th you might begin more than one communications-related or learning project. You may come across good professional opportunities. Your talents will be fully exposed before people.
8th to 15th August – On 8th & 9th is the time to look for alternatives to look beyond things that usually take up your time and attention. On 10th & 11th. Favorable trends will confer both short term and long term advantages on you. You will be able to deliver even in the face of time pressures. The dates 12th & 13th will be passed normally. Students need to get the right push to further their learning curve. Between 13th & 15th things will be rather worry-prone in love affairs. This is the right time to indulge in divergent things, to identify unique solutions to vexatious issues.
16th to 23rd August – Between 16th & 17th postpone all important job, avoid confrontation with anyone since it is not a favourable period for you. Between 18th & 19th you may go out for some knowledge enhancing programme. Students will do well. Between 20th & 21st a new project may give you some quick money. Partnership business will also prove productive. Between 22nd & 23rd happy new trends will emerge. Analytical thinking will be your forte.
24th to 31st December – The week may not begin on a pleasant note. On 24th and 25th there is a threat of stress building up and affecting your health if you take things lightly. Hanging around people who are spiritually centered will have a beneficial effect. Between 26th & 27th try to establish yourself in the current position firmly, before attempting to expand the range of your activities. Between 29th & 31st you'll have good romantic escapades. Exercise abundant caution behind the wheel, if you happen to be driving vehicles during this time.
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1st to 7th August –1st & 3rd some confrontation with a family member or among them may upset you much. You will feel quite remorseful about your misbehavior with someone. Between 4th & 5th your tension and worries will lessen. Almost sunken money will be suddenly recovered. Between 6th & 7th do not let ego or short temper guide your actions now, as that could undo all the hard work you have invested in the past.
8th to 15th December – On 8th & 9th you'll have expansion of the work-field. Close relations will be helpful. The elders will also bless you. On 10th & 11th time should be utilized for re-appraising plans, tying up loose ends in current strategies, and for maintaining the tempo established on earlier days. Between 12th & 13th Journey is possible. Your leadership attitude could be mistaken for high handedness. You will need to react fairly quickly to new situations. Between 14th & 15th your inner peace will sharpen your intelligence. Religion and spirituality will rivet your attention.
16th to 23rd August – Between 16th & 17th the period will be quite trying. Work will develop hurdles. Your haphazard working style will add to your troubles. Between 18th & 19th you'll receive blessings from some great man. May receive help and support from unexpected quarter. Correspondence will get you good news. Success in any competition/exams/interview will cheer you up. Between 20th & 21st is a good period for joining hands with likeminded others to handle common issues. Keep sentiments and irrational feelings at bay while crucial decisions. Between 22nd & 23rd is an energetic alignment that favours direct action and adventurous decisions.
24th to 31st August – Between 24th & 26th is the high time you started fresh dialogues and make new contacts. You must try to get the goodwill of superiors by commitment to work. Between 27th & 28th Home situation will be unsatisfactory. Conjugal harmony will be disturbed. Between 29th & 31st beware of unscrupulous persons, who may try to pull the wool over your ryes and leave you stranded. Do not believe anything that seems too good to be true.
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Volunteer attorneys and law students meet with unrepresented clients at their reaffirmation hearing in Bankruptcy Court. You will review reaffirmation agreements presented to the client by their creditor. You'll then have the chance to appear before the court and offer your recommendation as to whether the client should enter into the reaffirmation agreement. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to present cases, as a student, before a Federal Court.
This clinic takes place at the VLP office and provides students with an opportunity to meet with clients under the supervision of a volunteer attorney. You will provide basic information and advice and assist clients in completing self-help forms. This clinic offers an excellent chance to take concepts you will learn inyour legal coursework and apply them to a real-world setting.
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Snow fatigue has settled over a city that has been hit hard in the last few weeks.
There was the recently familiar annoyance — at the buses that did not come, at the thigh-high stoops that had to be shoveled.
There was the unmistakable beauty — the snow-laden trees, the backdrops that Norman Rockwell could not have improved upon.
And there was the nagging question: Is New York City the new Buffalo, where snow — snow on the ground, snow on the roof, snow on the windowsill, snow in the forecast, snow measured with a yardstick, not a mere ruler — is just a fact of everyday life? All snow, all the time.
"I'm so used to it at this point," said Diana Biederman, a publicist in Manhattan. "What days don't we have snow?"
And so a fresh sense of snow fatigue settled over a city that has been hit hard in the last few weeks. Nineteen inches of heavy, wet snow fell on Central Park. That was only an inch less than the 20 inches that paralyzed the city a month ago, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of Connecticut and New Jersey got nearly as much, and snowfalls totaled at least a foot from Philadelphia to Boston.
In New York, where the slow response to the Dec. 26 blizzard became a black eye for Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and other officials, the battle was joined early. The mayor said on Thursday that 1,700 plows had worked overnight and that the city had hired 1,500 people to shovel crosswalks and bus stops.
But the city canceled school — Thursday was the ninth school day lost because of snow since 1978 and the fifth under Mr. Bloomberg — and transit officials suspended bus service until the storm had blown through, something they did not do as the December storm was bearing down and hundreds of buses got stuck in the snow, blocking plows and other traffic.
This time around, the mayor said at a news briefing, several dozen ambulances got stuck in the snow, but relief ambulances arrived quickly to carry patients to hospitals. And while the 911 system was flooded with calls and dispatches were slowed, "no calls ever remained in a queue," the mayor said.
Transit officials also curtailed subway service when the storm was at its fiercest. Jay H. Walder, the chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, said a few trains were stuck in the snow "for short periods of time," but in contrast to the post-Christmas storm, few passengers were trapped onboard overnight. A transit spokesman said some remained on a train at the end of the line at Coney Island — they had nowhere else to go, and the heat was on in the train.
Mr. Walder said that the Metro-North Railroad through Westchester County and Connecticut "lost all service" for a while early Thursday. He said the Long Island Rail Road coped with delays during the morning rush as crews cleared station platforms and stairs.
At the airports, delays and cancellations were the order of the morning, though there, too, things were clearing up by the middle of the day.
There were signs that the snow was changing people's routines. People sent e-mails and text messages about how a snow shovel was their new BFF — even apartment dwellers like Annie Tan, who lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, bought one. Or they did what Alan Flax, a real estate broker from Forest Hills, Queens, did. He hired someone to help dig out his car, which was in Manhattan, on East Houston Street near Essex Street.
"It seems like an awful lot of snow in a short window," he said. "Every week or every 10 days, it's not just a little snow, it's a lot of snow. It's got me scratching my head — when did New York City become so snowbound?"
This is now the snowiest January since the National Weather Service started keeping track in 1869, and could end up being the snowiest month ever. So far the January total stands at 36 inches, 8.6 more than in 1925, the previous record-holder.
Tim Morrin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's New York-area office on Long Island, also noted that this was already the sixth-snowiest winter on record, with a total of 56.5 inches. The snowiest was 1995-96, with 75.6 inches.
"And we have all of February and all of March to look forward to," Mr. Morrin said. "We remain in a pretty cold pattern that would be conducive to more snow."
Even in January. The Weather Service is calling for more snow, but only a little, by Saturday.
Which will bring New York closer to Buffalo's total for the winter so far, 61.6 inches.
Steve McLaughlin, a weather service meteorologist there, said measurable snow had been recorded in Buffalo on 39 days.
"We keep getting our inch a day, an inch a day," he said. "All we do up here is nickel-and-dime it, but we'll beat you anyway. We have to keep up the reputation."


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A number of newer, wildly successful birth control products that were marketed as having fewer side effects and the ability to fight acne are coming under close scrutiny by federal health regulators. Mounting research and numerous case studies have found that birth control formulations containing drospirenone are more likely to cause blood clots than older contraceptives whose active ingredient is levonegestrel. This increased risk is particularly alarming due to the fact that blood clots can cause heart attacks, strokes, and blockages in the lungs and blood vessels, which can be fatal.
What's the problem?
December 5, 2011 – In response to the new data on blood clots, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) may order new warning labels on a number of birth control products that became massively popular over the last decade.
These drugs use a fourth-generation progestin known as drospirenone, which was originally thought to reduce bloating, mood swings, and other side effects commonly reported with older contraceptives.
Since first being launched a decade ago, millions of women around the country have been prescribed drospirenone-containing birth control pills. But recent studies suggest a higher risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs of women taking these drugs compared to those taking levonegestrel. According to IMS health, the U.S. market for female contraceptives was nearly $3.5 billion in 2010.
Getting a clear handle on the blood clot risk is especially difficult because all birth control products containing hormones increase the risk of clotting. Making matters worse, clots may be caused by any number of external factors such as smoking, obesity, and family medical history.
For its part, Bayer has stated that its own studies have indicated no discernible difference in blood clot risk between its products and older generation birth control pills. But a number of independently-conducted studies have found the risk with drospirenone to be slightly higher. According to the latest FDA estimates, the risk of a blood clot with drospirenone contraceptives is 1.5 fold higher than that found with levonegestrel. This figure translates into approximately 10 in 10,000 women on the newer drug experiencing a clot, compared with 6 in 10,000 women on older forms of birth control.
"It's a very small percentage of patients that develop these, but it's such a serious side effect that I think doctors have to use a lot of caution," said Dr. Jennifer Wu, of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.


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I will never leave this house of light,
I will never leave this blessed town
for here I have found my love
and here I will stay for the rest of my life.
If this world turns into a sea of trouble
I will brave the waves and steer my mind's ship
to the safe shore of love.
If you are a seeker looking for profit go on
and may God be with you,
but I am not willing to exchange my truth,
I have found the heart and will never leave
this house of light.
-- Ghazal (Ode) 1653
Translated by Azima Melita Kolin
and Maryam Mafi
Rumi: Hidden Music
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2001
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Despite a growing number of the latest trendy strollers in the streets of London, we have been seeing more and more mothers with baby carriers: from the simple scarf or preformed baby carrier to the mei tai or sling, there is a multitude of choices offered to parents! Yes, but what are the benefits?
More information about the benefits of the right baby carrier; for both yours and your baby's comfort.
Baby carriers are fantastic for keeping your child close to you, but they can also help with thermoregulation, correct positioning for better psychomotor development, and allowing you to continue your daily activities while looking after your baby
How to choose the best baby carrier?
With such a wide variety of models, how do you choose your baby carrier? The choice is of course personal and for the comfort of both carrier and baby. Here are some of the different kinds of baby carrier:
Carrying scarf/wrap: this technique is for all parents wanting a carrying method that respects the physiology of their baby. It can be used from birth until about 2/3 years old. Parents can wear it at the front, back or on the side. The only drawback to this method is that it can take longer to put on and get ready.
The preformed baby carrier/baby carrier: this is a Westernized model of the scarf "backpack" version. The preformed sling can be used from birth (depending on models and brands) until about 3 years old. It provides a sense of security for parents.
The 6 key points to follow for different kinds of carrying
- The baby's hips should be in frog-like or "M" position. The knees should be higher than the buttocks in order to respect their natural body posture and prevent hip dysplasia.
- The baby's back should be rounded. To achieve this, favour frontal carrying until the baby is 6 months old.
- The fabric must support the baby's head in order to avoid neck extension until the baby acquires sufficient muscle strength for head support (4 to 5 months old). In addition, the head and spine should remain aligned to avoid any muscle tension. Also make sure that there is enough room between the chin and the chest to avoid any respiratory problems.
- The baby's hands should be in front of him/her against your chest, keeping their arms and legs together. This promotes a sense of safety.
- The baby's height should be just under your nose.
- The baby carrier must be adjusted to each user, the belt properly positioned on the lower part of the back, at the beginning of the pelvis and not under the ribs. Avoid asymmetric carrying (on the hip or sling type) in order to avoid tension in your back. A good distribution of the baby's weight on the carrier's shoulder/back/pelvis will ensure his/her comfort.
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Virginity Still a Commodity in Iran
by NEGAR FARSHIDI
05 Feb 2011 17:19Comments
[ dispatch ] Social attitudes in Iran have changed greatly since the 1979 revolution, but the taboo on premarital sex remains, at least in the public sphere.
Although the government tries to enforce draconian Islamic laws to curb relationships between the sexes, many younger people nevertheless go their own way -- much to the consternation of senior Shia clerics.
An opinion survey conducted by Iran's National Youth Organization last year showed that 55 percent of the 7,000 young men and women polled had had extramarital sex. Independent experts believe the real percentage may be even higher.
Premarital sex, especially among young men, is no longer seen as quite out of bounds as was once the case. Yet for a woman planning to marry, the tradition that she must be a virgin is still upheld.
There is no law requiring proof of virginity as a condition of marriage, but custom and practice have an enduring force in Iranian society.
"Many people still define a girl's decency on the basis of virginity," Farahnaz, a 27-year-old woman, said.
Farahnaz, who comes from a devout family in Tehran, has studied abroad and had two boyfriends without losing her virginity.
It is still widely accepted that a groom can make his marriage conditional on the bride remaining a virgin, and cancel it if it turns out she isn't.
Traditionally, a bloodstained sheet was produced after the wedding night as evidence of an intact hymen, but nowadays many men and their families ask for a "virginity certificate" in advance.
Bahram, a 28-year-old PhD student at the Sharif Industrial University in Tehran, explained this double standard among men.
"I know many educated men who claim that virginity is not that important to them, but they still won't marry their girlfriends, preferring to have them only as their partners," he said. "A few of those who have married non-virgins see it as a trump card they'll be able to use against their wives later on."
Virginity tests are easy to obtained from a gynecologist or the legal forensics service, who will provide a certificate.
The discrepancy between public social mores and increasing permissiveness in private life has increased the demand for hymenoplasty -- surgical recreation of the hymen.
It is fairly easy to find a private clinic in Tehran willing to carry out surgery, although it is not officially sanctioned.
There are no statistics on the number of women who undergo hymenoplasty procedures, but all the indications are that the market has boomed in recent years.
Depending on location and the reputation of the surgeon, the operation costs between $200-500 USD in Tehran. Laser surgery to remove the scars of stitching can cost more than $2,000.
A gynecologist who has performed the operation says most of the girls he sees come unaccompanied and are ashamed to admit they have had sex.
"Most of them resort to lies like [saying] they had jumped from a height, or ridden a bicycle, or had been beaten by their fathers," he said.
Farahnaz describes hymen restoration as "the stupidest thing in the world," but adds, "Maybe we should look at this from the point of view of adventurous girls who are constrained by society's traditions and customs."
Divorced women sometimes undergo the operation to disguise the fact that they have been married. Maryam, now 31, got married at 14 and divorced at 19. "After I got a divorce, everybody advised me to restore my virginity," she says.
Undergoing surgery and then obtaining a certificate of virginity is widely viewed as deceit, but the practice is so prevalent that Iran's moral arbiters, the ayatollahs, have been urged to issue definitive rulings.
Ayatollah Sadeq Rouhani, a conservative but independent-minded cleric, issued a fatwa four years ago to the effect that hymenoplasty was lawful for a girl who had lost her virginity.
"There is no difference between a real and fake hymen," he reasoned.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has since issued a related ruling that if a married woman who claimed to be a virgin is proven to have had premarital sex, her husband still cannot annul the marriage unless the couple had agreed in advance that virginity meant no sex.
Hesam, who lives in Iran but has experience of life in other countries, regards hymenoplasty as "insulting."
"I wouldn't have a problem if my future wife had had sex before, but I'd be offended if I realized she had undergone surgery just to conceal it from me," he said.
Negar Farshidi is the pseudonym of an Iranian journalist based in Malaysia.
Copyright © 2011 Mianeh


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Howard Cook
The South is steeped in tradition, rich in cultural heritage. Southern drawls range from barely perceptible to so thick and syrupy they seem to drip off the speaker like the Spanish moss drips off the trees in the Southern regions. Conjure up a land of sultry, humid days spent lazily sipping mint juleps on the veranda. A land where every occasion is remembered for the food that was served and how much of it. A land where the rolling hills of the North give way to the sprawling-for-miles flatland farms of the Delta to the Coastal regions with their white-sand beaches and that Mighty Mississippi River rolling into the Gulf of Mexico. Explore with me, if you will, the ever-changing face of the Deep South.
Things Mississippi is famous for:
Its Magnolias
Its "Steel" Magnolias
Its Riverboats
Its Watermelon
Its Kudzu
Its Cotton
Its Writers
And, of course, its Music
"Wompuss has painted a warm, inviting picture of her homestate, Mississippi. Very nice graphics, soothing music, fun facts and, recipes are just a few of the goodies you'll find on this award-winning Tripod Hometown site! Please take some time to drop by and visit. You won't be disappointed!" 10/19/99
and Honorable Mention in the Hometown
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
PhD what is it good for ... huh ... absolutely nothing
5 comments:
- lady luff said...
Aw what a lovely idea! She's very lucky to have a friend as kind as you!
I've always fantasised about doing a PhD... Tucked away in an old, Gothic library somewhere in Europe, researching goodness knows what... I've heard it's a very impoverished lifestyle though!
Best of luck to your friend! Are you studying at all at the moment?
- August 28, 2010 at 12:56 PM
- T.Allen-Mercado said...
YOU are a gem! Studies can get very lonely and taxing...my husband and I have both returned to school, it's an undertaking. Best of luck to your friend, and lots of wondrous karmic vibes to you.
- August 28, 2010 at 1:39 PM
- laura said...
what a gorgeous idea! you are just too sweet, think she'd like a postcard from nyc? :)
- August 28, 2010 at 7:36 PM
- Miss Amanda said...
In the middle of a degree, spend most of my "allocated" procrastination time on Etsy... I've linked you in my blog with one of the brooches I bought. Goodness knows if Blogger crashed how much more study I'd get done!
- August 31, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- Robyn said...
Beautiful concept :)
thanks for sharing all the links.
- September 1, 2010 at 9:13 AM


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Roc quests
Hi again. New update has apeared in silkroad. And i try to tell you something about Roc Quests. Because everyone have to make this quests to get key which allow you to get to Roc dungeon.
- 1. Test of village chief
- 2. Preparation of material 1
- 3. Floated rumor
- 4. Related NPCs
- 5. Questions?
1.Test of village chief
First quests is Test of village chief, starting NPC for this quest is Bukra, you can find him in Wind city in Roc mountains. You will have to collect Scout's voucher, Commander's voucher and find Slave's lithography. Scout voucher u can drop from special quests mobs (above head is sign). These mobs are above brain peak (see attached map on right side of page). Scout voucher u can get from mob looks like Feather cloak and Commander voucher u get from mobs looking like eagles. Than slave litograpfy wil give u NPC called Slave Jabur near heart peak (again look map). Than go back to Bukra at Wind town.
2. Preparation of material 1
Again talk to NPC Bukra. He will give u new quest. U have to get 5 Red items and 7 Blue items. Red one drops from lvl78/80 wings and Blue one drops from 85/87 wings. Collect it and return back to Bukra.
3. Floated rumor
Last time talk with Bukra and he give u 3rd and last quest to obtain a key. This time you have to kill Rocky birds located on all peaks. It doesnt matter which rocky u kill first. But you have to be in share party. Run around all 7 peaks and than visit Bukra. He give u key to enter Roc.
4. Related NPC
Bukra: Wind Town X-3741, Y-188
Slave Jabur: X-4722, Y 229
5. Questions?
If you have any questions feel free to ask on my e-mail. You can also write me which more info you would like to see about Roc.
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Wildlife Refuges to be Planted with GMOs
It is becoming increasingly difficult to find animals that haven't been force-fed GMO grain. To top it all off, even Alfalfa, which is a staple cattle feed in America, will be genetically engineered thanks to Land O' Lakes, Forage Genetics and Monsanto. But that isn't enough for this administration. Now they are going after wildlife too.
Washington, DC — The Obama administration has endorsed genetically engineered agriculture on more than 50 National Wildlife Refuges, with more GE-refuge approvals in the works, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. (PEER)
It is clear that we need to wean ourselves off mass-produced food and start getting serious about growing our own veggies and fruit, and raising our own animals. We are literally being surrounded with weapons of mass destruction in the form of DNA-altering GMOs (genetically modified organisms) that cause infertility, severe health problems, and premature death.
Article by Barbara H. Peterson
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Project Greek Island
Project Greek Island was a United States government continuity program located at the Greenbrier hotel in West Virginia.[1] The facility was decommissioned in 1992 after the program was exposed by The Washington Post.
In the late 1950s, the United States government approached The Greenbrier resort and sought its assistance in creating a secret emergency relocation center to house Congress due to the Cuban revolution and soon after the Cuban missile crisis. The classified, underground facility was built at the same time as the West Virginia Wing, an above-ground addition to the hotel, from 1959 to 1962.[2] For 30 years, The Greenbrier owners maintained an agreement with the federal government that, in the event of an international crisis, the entire resort property would be converted to government use, specifically as the emergency location for the legislative branch.[3]
The underground facility contained a dormitory, kitchen, hospital, and a broadcast center for members of Congress. The broadcast center had changeable seasonal backdrops to allow it to appear as if members of Congress were broadcasting from Washington, D.C.[citation needed] A 100-foot (30 m) radio tower was installed 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away for these broadcasts. The largest room is "The Exhibit Hall", 89 by 186 feet (27 by 57 m) beneath a ceiling nearly 20 feet (6.1 m) high and supported by 18 support columns. Adjoining it are two smaller auditoriums, one seating about 470 people, big enough to host the 435-member House of Representatives, and the smaller with a seating capacity of about 130, suitable as a temporary Senate chamber. The Exhibit Hall itself could be used for joint sessions of Congress.[2] The facility had a six-month supply of food, periodically refreshed.[4]
What was used by The Greenbrier guests for business meetings was actually a disguised work area for members of Congress, complete with four hidden blast doors. Two of the doors were large enough to allow vehicles to enter. One weighed more than 28 short tons (25 t) and measured 12 feet 3 inches (3.73 m) wide and 15 feet (4.6 m) high. Another weighed more than 20 short tons (18 t). The doors were 19.5 inches (50 cm) thick.[2]
The two-foot thick walls of the bunker were made of reinforced concrete[2] designed to withstand a nearby nuclear blast.[3]
The center was maintained by government workers posing as hotel audiovisual employees, and operated under a dummy company named Forsythe Associates, based in Arlington, Virginia. The company's on-site employees maintained that their purpose was to maintain the hotel's 1100 televisions.[2] The company's first manager was John Londis, a former cryptographic expert with the Army Signal Corps. He had a top-secret security clearance and was stationed at the Pentagon.[2] Many of these same workers are now employed by the hotel and, for a time, gave guided tours. The complex is still maintained by The Greenbrier, and the facility remains much as it was in 1992, when the secret was revealed in the national press. While almost all of the furnishings were removed following the decommissioning of the bunker, the facility now has similar period furnishings to approximate what the bunker looked like while it was still in operation. Two of the original bunks in the dormitories remain.[3]
The bunker was designed to be incorporated into the public spaces of the hotel so as to not draw attention. Much of the bunker space was visible to the public, but went undetected for years, including The Exhibition Hall in the West Virginia Wing, which differs from other public spaces in the hotel due to large concrete columns present for reinforcing. Adjacent to the entrance of The Exhibition Hall is one of the original blast doors, which can now be seen openly, the original screen that once hid its presence removed.[3]
AT&T provided phone service for both The Greenbrier Hotel and the bunker. All calls placed from the bunker were routed through the hotel's switchboard to make it appear as if they originated from the hotel. The communications center in the bunker today contains representatives of three generations of telephone technology that were used.[3]
Although the bunker was kept stocked for 30 years, it was never actually used as an emergency location, even during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The bunker's existence was not acknowledged until The Washington Post revealed it in a 1992 story;[2] immediately after the Post story, the government decommissioned the bunker.[3]
The facility has since been renovated and is also used as a data storage facility for the private sector. It is once again featured as an attraction in which visitors can tour the now-declassified facilities, now known as "The Bunker".[1]
The project used a cut-and-cover style construction method for the creation of the bunker,[2] where material, known as spoil, is removed from the surface and carried away from the site to create a space in which the bunker is constructed.[citation needed] In the case of the Project Greek Island Bunker, the spoil was used in the expansion of a 9-hole golf course and as fill material in a runway extension project at the local municipal airfield. This prevented detection of the project.[citation needed]
The government used the West Virginia Wing construction of the hotel as a cover-up for the shelter. The shelter was made to house over 1,000 people, including members of Congress. A huge vault door placed in the shelter was created so that one person could shut it.[3]
See also[edit]
- Bomb shelter
- Nuclear warfare
- Raven Rock Mountain Complex
- Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center
- Warrenton Training Center
- ^ a b "Tour The Greenbrier Bunker". PBS (website). Archived from the original on 2009-10-04. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Gup, Ted (May 31, 1992). "The Ultimate Congressional Hideaway". The Washington Post. p. W11.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Secret Bunker" on IMDb[unreliable source?]
- ^ "The Secret Bunker Congress Never Used". NPR (website). Retrieved 2015-11-18.
External links[edit]
- The Bunker (official tourism website)
- Greenbriar Virtual Tour from the Cold War Civil Defense Museum
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The steps in this article apply when you want to upgrade your Oracle software using a new $O_H location. (Example upgrade 126.96.36.199 to 220.127.116.11)
When upgrade recreates Oracle Data Dictionary this article doesn't apply, because object and user IDs are overwritten during the upgrade. Setup Wizard must be re-run in such case.
Problem Details
Problem Statement
What is the correct process to when upgrading Oracle software using a new $O_H location
Applicable Error Code
Affected Versions
2.7, 2.8
Affected Platforms
When planning to upgrade the Oracle software using a new $O_H location, make sure the following are done, eg : 184.108.40.206 to 188.8.131.52
*.ORACLE_HOME = /home/u01/app/126.96.36.199/grid
MINE.ORACLE_HOME = /home/u01/app/220.127.116.11/grid
2. Update -MINE.ddc file
memory_set TNS_ADMIN /u01/app/oracle/product/126.96.36.199/dbhome_1/network/admin
memory_set ORACLE_HOME /u01/app/220.127.116.11/grid
3. Restart MINE process
If OPEN RESETLOGS is used, replicate will not be able to handle it and will have to reconfigure replication from scratch.


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For one high-ranking Communist Party official in remote Shangri-La in China's Yunnan Province, Korean women are the object of envy. When asked why, she replied, "They have fine skin".
The people of Shangri-La, in the Tibetan highlands, are exposed to the bright sun and harsh winds which dry out their skin. The party official, who in her 40s, is an avid fan of Korean TV dramas. She is particularly fond of the 2003 hit TV drama "Dae Jang Geum". She still talks about the expensive Korean cosmetics she bought during her trip to Seoul.
In China, Korean Wave or "Hallyu" rapidly spread as soon as Korean TV soaps began airing in the late 1990s. But pop cultures of other Asian nations also gained popularity, being referred as "Honglyu" for Hong Kong, "Tailyu" for Taiwan and "Hwalyu" for China. Korean pop culture has competed fiercely with these to sweep across Asia.
In 1962, Korea's per-capita gross national income was only US$87, and its exports amounted to only $54.81 million. That year, a 17-year-old female singer named Yun Bok-hee formed a girl group called Korean Kittens and went on a Southeast Asian tour. That is probably the first instance of Korean pop culture exports.
Last year, exports of Korean movies, TV soaps and music albums reached a record $794 million. Contents and products related to Korean pop culture generated a mere $5 million from exports in 1997, and before that nothing at all. That means cultural exports have grown 160 times over the last 14 years.
As the Korean Wave spread, the number of tourists visiting Korea surged, eventually benefiting the country's fashion and beauty industries and demonstrating that the effects are far greater than the financial figures.
At one time, Koreans used to say that the reason Korea was able to become the world's No. 1 in semiconductor production, female pro golfers and the board game baduk or "go" was because they were not managed by the government. In other words, government support leads to excessive meddling, and it is better to let different industries become more competitive by developing on their own. The same principle probably applies to pop culture.
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Glastonbury 2011: What's the weather going to be for the Glastonbury Festival?
According to weather.com, it looks like it's going to be another disappointingly dry Glastonbury this year. (Disappointing from the perspective of those of us watching it at home - where's the fun if the audience aren't crotch deep in mud?)
From Tuesday through to Saturday, the prediction is for a mixture of sun and cloud, with some showers on Sunday. Temperatures will be a slightly fresh 14 Celsius on Saturday.
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WASHINGTON — The FCC issued a report Tuesday declaring that the three major webs are doing a good job when it comes to meeting the agency's mandate to air at least three hours of educational kidvid each week.
The report found that on average the networks preempted kidvid programming less than 7% of the time. In addition, the nets regularly rescheduled the preempted programming in a "second home" where viewers could easily find the shows.
CME cries whitewash
But on the same day that the Federal Communications Commission issued its report, the Center for Media Education accused the agency of letting broadcasters off the hook. A survey supported by CME which looked not only at the networks' owned and operated stations but also at the affils found much higher preemption rates. ABC stations preempted kidvid 25% of the time, according to CME's Jeff Chester.
In a letter sent to the FCC, lawyers associated with Georgetown University wrote, "We are concerned that the FCC's current policies permit so many preemptions of regularly scheduled programming that the term 'regularly scheduled' is rendered meaningless." CME also distributed the letter to reporters Tuesday.
Chester also said Tuesday that the nets took advantage of the exemptions allowed for news events to preempt kidvid for "parades and rodeos."
ABC praised
Nonetheless, the FCC said in its report that the networks had little room for improvement. The shining example, according to the report, is ABC. The agency found no fault with the network's kidvid programming. In contrast, the FCC chided both CBS and NBC for failing to put enough effort into promoting their kidvid lineups.
This is the second year of the FCC-imposed three-hour mandate. Under the rule, every TV station in the country must air at least three hours of educational kidvid each week. The networks won some leniency when it comes to preempting kidvid programming for sports. Although the FCC said it would allow a limited number of preemptions, it also ordered the networks to reschedule the shows and guide viewers toward the new air times.


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Number of Executions in Each State Since 1977
Over 1300 executions have occurred in the U.S. since 1977, the year after the Supreme Court reaffirmed its approval of the death penalty. See how many executions have been performed in each state since the ruling.
Shrinking Majority of Americans Support Death Penalty
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey, 55% of U.S. adults say they favor the death penalty for persons convicted of murder. A significant minority (37%) oppose the practice.
Webcast of Report Release Event: Religion in Prisons
Religion in Prisons – A 50-State Survey of Prison Chaplains
According to a survey of professional prison chaplains, America's state penitentiaries are a bustle of religious activity. Chaplains say that efforts by inmates to convert other inmates are common and that at least some religious switching occurs. And chaplains overwhelmingly consider religion-based programming an important aspect of rehabilitating prisoners.


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The Southeast Webster Grand softball team will honor Kathlynn, Friday.
The team's head coach says the team will wear purple ribbons with Kathlynn's name in their hair along with purple shoe laces.
The coach says Kathlynn's favorite color is purple.
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Mandarin & Mint (1 review)
Zpirit Infuzion Mandarin & Mint
I don't know if there will ever be a time where the combination of fruit and mint doesn't throw me for a loop. No matter what my first thought is always, "Wait, am I chewing gum and I forgot?" Luckily with Zpirit, the gum taste isn't really there. The initial thought was, but that was just because I wasn't paying attention to what I was drinking and thought I had grabbed the pear version, which does not contain mint. This is actually one of the better fruit/mint combinations that I have come across. Neither flavor is very strong, due to it being infused water and not "flavored." There is no syrup being mixed into this drink, mandarin oranges and mint were simply allowed to soak in the water so some of their flavor was transferred. There are even a couple of slices of orange sitting in the bottom of the bottle.
My only real complaint about these beverages is that you can taste the stevia more than I would prefer to. I know they are mixing it with the cane sugar to keep the calories down, but I say if you're going for infused water, leave the sweetener out of the equation completely. No one will really miss it. If they did then this drink isn't for them anyway.
- Website
- http://zpirit.com/
- Country
- Canada
- Sweetener
- Organic Cane Sugar
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Cookshack - Mild BBQ Sauce - SP173
Sweet and Smoky Cookshack Mild Barbecue Sauce has a sweet, smoky flavor. It is good with everything, and it is especially good with poultry and pork. Here are some ideas for using it in other ways.Use it as a dipping sauceUse it as a glaze when you grillMix a little with softened butter for barbecue butterPour it over a block of room temperature cream cheese and serve with crackersPut it on scrambled eggs or an omelet


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45 different books by 47 NH authors here on Book Notes. As New Hampshire Writer's Week wraps up for 2014 the Center for the Book challenges you to read a book (or several) by a local author (or by several local authors). Let us know if you take up this challenge by leaving a comment on this post.
If you want to go a step further, encourage your book group to read a book by a local author and invite the author to come and talk to your group about their work. There is a list of authors volunteering to talk to book groups at the NH Writers' Project site.
This has been a great week of local author events and programs around the state and I hope it has encouraged you to try reading something new or to revisit an old favorite.
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Polaris recently celebrated driving the one-millionth RANGER machine off the production line – two decades since the utility vehicle was introduced to the Polaris line-up.
Polaris Ranger is the industry's No.1-selling utility side-by-side (SxS), offering the hardest working, smoothest riding family of vehicles for hunters, farmers and recreation enthusiasts and has now been manufacturing for 20 years. For 2018, Polaris has set a new standard in utility side-by-sides with the introduction of the all-new Ranger XP 1000. Simply put, the new flagship Ranger is more rugged, more refined, more Ranger. More than 100 owner-inspired innovations make the new Ranger XP 1000 the hardest working, smoothest riding Ranger ever built.
The 2018 RANGER XP 1000 is more rugged. Starting with a powerful ProStar 1000 engine, tuned to produce a class-leading 82 horsepower. This unmatched power is put to work with an all-new clutch and re-designed driveline. The Polaris designed, large-ratio clutch provides unmatched, low-speed drivability and features the strongest belt ever offered on Ranger. Additionally, redesigned under-hood air intakes and a new clutch cover provide increased air flow for cooler, longer-lasting belt life. Improved driveline geometry produces less friction for increased efficiency and a quieter ride. The Ranger XP 1000 turns power into productivity with 1,134kgs of towing capacity.
At the foundation of the Ranger XP 1000 is a more-rigid, one-piece chassis. The new chassis increases stiffness and reduces flex for a stronger, more-durable machine and improved ride. The industry-leading 27.9cm of suspension travel represents a 10 percent increase, further enhancing the legendary smooth ride that Ranger is known for. New 27-in tyres with cast aluminum rims provide a taller stance and 33cm of ground clearance. With 8.3 percent more ground clearance, the Ranger XP 1000 can conquer the toughest terrain, from the jobsite to the trail. Also found on the entire range of Ranger Utility SXS vehicles, VersaTrac is colloquially known as Turf Mode which enables the rear wheels to rotate independently of one another, allowing tighter turns and reduced "tearing" of delicate surfaces such as fine turf or compacted pathways. Switchable from the dash, drivers can toggle from Turf Mode to 2WD (locked rear diff) to AWD.
The new Ranger XP 1000's all-new exterior design is inspired and a new distinct grill is positioned behind a massive front bumper designed for added protection in the toughest environments. The Ranger XP 1000 also features a new, full-body skid plate providing even-more rugged protection for increased durability. An all-new dumping cargo box carries 11.5 percent more volume and has welded steel corners for increased stiffness. Features such as exclusive Lock & Ride rails, eight stake pockets, molded in-box divider slots, and large, reinforced D-rings make it the most-versatile cargo box in the industry.
The Ranger XP 1000 is more refined, delivering the next level of fit, finish and attention to detail in a utility SxS. For precision handling, the vehicle has a reduced steering ratio and provides a tighter turning radius, and the new, front sway bar offers a more responsive ride and improved maneuverability. Low-speed clutch engagement provides a smooth ride and more control when loading, unloading, hooking up a trailer or navigating tight terrain. And now standard on all Ranger XP 1000 vehicles, the Polaris engine braking system ensures smooth, controlled descents on steep inclines with or without a load. The vehicle also features Three-Mode Throttle Control with Performance, Standard and Work modes for unparalleled control of the vehicle's industry leading power. All this combines for a better driving experience, no matter the application.
The all-new interior of the Ranger XP 1000 has been completely redesigned around the operator, providing more comfort and convenience. Getting in and out of the vehicle is easier with 12.7cm more clearance. Once inside, the operator will notice more legroom and ultra-comfortable seats with 2.5 cm more bottom cushioning. An all-new, user-friendly dash layout features a new dual-sweep digital/analog gauge and four more accessory switch locations that are pre-wired. As a result, Polaris Engineered accessory installation is easier.
With new class-leading storage, the Ranger XP 1000 has room for anything needed for a day of riding or working. A massive, 12.9 litre in-dash tray, and large, truck-inspired, double glove boxes keep even the largest items secure. The new flip-up passenger seat offers maximum interior configurability and can hold cargo such as a 19 litre bucket or a cooler. The in-cab attention to detail can even be seen with the six cup holders, including handle cutouts for mugs.
Ranger has hundreds of available Polaris Engineered accessories for any work or recreation application, including cab systems, storage solutions, wheels and tyres, and more. The Ranger XP 1000 takes accessory integration to new heights with the new Polaris Pulse electrical system and Ranger Pro Shield cab system. Found under the hood, the Polaris Pulse electrical system allows for plug-and-play installation of Polaris Engineered powered accessories. Additionally, a Polaris Pulse bus bar can be added to the new Polaris Engineered Lock & Ride roofs for easy installation of additional lighting, audio and other powered accessories.
The all-new Ranger Pro Shield cab system provides a premium in-cab experience with less dust intrusion. New, exterior design features on the vehicle further enhance rider comfort by reducing dust in-cab. The cab system is fully customizable and features re-designed doors with crank or power windows, as well as half-doors. It also offers integrated accessory options such as an eight-vent heater and defrost system; windshield washer and wiper system; multi-function, removable cab light; heated seats; rearview mirrors; and more to provide the most-premium cab experience RANGER has ever offered.
Polaris Website: www.polarisaustralia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolarisAustralia/
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2017 sales of $5.4 billion, Polaris' innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris' presence in adjacent markets globally includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.


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Brake Proportioning valve as used on all Mk1 and Mk2 Minis, and all Cooper and S models through Mk3. Mounts at the front of the rear subframe.
This brake bias valve was found primarily on Canadian market cars in the mid-1970s and on to the end of importation in 1980. It was also found on the Austin
Fits four way differential warning switch mounted on firewall. This kit consists of the internal hydraulic piston seals and the sealing washer for the cover. The electrical switch is unfortunately
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This adjustable brake proportioning valve allows you to tailor your rear braking to compensate for lightening of the car or installation of aftermarket brakes
This is the internal spring that differentiates the two types of proportioning valves as used on early Minis. This one was normally found on Mk1, Mk2 and Cooper S cars.


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The White Lion is a privately owned, original old coaching Inn. We are a rural hideaway set in the beautiful and picturesque village of Thakeham in West Sussex. We serve great locally sourced, seasonal food, fantastic wines and usually have four real ales on tap, as well as a large range of lager and bottled beers. With a large South facing patio and gardens, the pub is dog friendly as well as welcoming to children. Even though we serve delicious home-made food we are still a 'real pub' with all the character, Characters and atmosphere that go with this
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You should consider an nV 8800 if you have the money. It is an excellent card, and is not as expensive as the 8800GTX. Of course, ATI's new card (allegedly being released on January 30 or so) is supposed to be better, and even if it is not, the prices for nV's cards should fall anyway. Hence, I'd wait.
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1040 Form Schedule F
Profit or Loss From Farming. This form is used by taxpayers who are farmers. These taxpayers must report their income from farming on this form, Schedule F, along with their IRS Form 1040. Schedule F is similar to Schedule C, and most of the taxpayer's expense deductions, tax credits, and gains and losses are computed by using the same rules.