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BEIRUT, Lebanon — Scattered clashes and reports of a deadly bombing near a Damascus playground marred the first day of a four-day cease-fire in the Syria conflict on Friday, but in most parts of the country the level of violence appeared to subside because of the truce, called in deference to the most important Muslim holiday of the year.
With the threat of violence diminished, protesters emerged in the streets of cities and towns across the country. Syrian state television showed President Bashar al-Assad making a rare public appearance, attending the morning prayers for the start of the holiday, Id al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, in a central Damascus mosque. There was no sound, but Mr. Assad was seen to be chatting amicably with other worshipers.
The most brazen violation appeared to be a car bomb that exploded near what state television said was a playground in southern Damascus. The report broadcast images of a fire truck hosing down wreckage that state television said was caused by the bomb. There was significant damage and a number of casualties, the official report said, without being more specific. Amateur video uploaded on YouTube showed extensive destruction.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which tracks the violence from abroad, said the blast killed 8 people and injured more than 30, including children. The reports said the explosion occurred in Zuhur, a poor, mostly Sunni neighborhood. Previous car bombs, often claimed by extremist organizations, usually targeted security branches.
The Syrian Army announced late Thursday that it would cease military operations from Friday to Monday in observance of the holiday. The General Command of the Army said it reserved the right to respond to attacks by the rebels, which it universally refers to as "armed terrorist gangs," and it issued a statement Friday saying that it had.Continue reading the main story
The statement, carried by the official news agency, SANA, said that attackers had targeted several military posts throughout the country. In accordance with its early vow to respond, "the Armed Forces are firing back and confronting the armed terrorist groups," the statement said.
The remainder of the truce was likely to be tested repeatedly, given the splintered nature of fighting across Syria, although the bulk of the opposition seemed to accept respecting it if the government did. The cease-fire was negotiated by Lakhdar Brahimi, the international envoy trying to inaugurate a peace process.
Respect for the cease-fire was uneven, with some reports of fighting filtering in before and after the dawn prayers. Since there was no official deadline for the cease-fire to begin, and no monitors or outside enforcement, its start and stop times were somewhat ad hoc.
Fighters in the northern city of Idlib, for example, said that it was quiet. But there were reports of clashes around a military base in northern Syria, and one neighborhood in the central city of Homs reported that it had been hit by six missiles.
The government, apparently anticipating street demonstrations, stationed security forces near mosques that tried to break up some of the protests, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
It said three people were wounded by gunfire in a hamlet near Dara'a, but activists in other places reported that the security forces had resorted to tear gas or that the shabiha, the plainclothes militia of government supporters, had been harassing men headed to prayers or to visit graves.
Protests long suppressed by wrenching violence emerged in the streets once again, calling for Mr. Assad's ouster and, in some places, for his execution. The size of the protests themselves, larger and more widespread than they have been for many weeks, was the strongest indication that the truce had made a difference. Although the uprising started as a peaceful protest movement in March 2011, the escalating carnage that has claimed tens of thousands of lives eventually drove the demonstrators indoors.
Videos broadcast on YouTube showed protesters chanting antigovernment slogans in Hajar al-Aswad, for example, a southern Damascus suburb. The video could not be independently verified as having been made on Friday, but activists described similar scenes from around Aleppo in the north to Deir az-Zour in the east and Dara'a in the south.
Some of the chants at Hajar al-Aswad referred to recent reports of a split in the Alawite community, with a shootout apparently taking place on Sept. 29 between relatives of the president and his detractors in Qurdaha, Mr. Assad's hometown, in the Alawite-dominated mountains above Latakia.
As the Syrian protest movement has increasingly degenerated into a fight between the Sunni majority and the Alawite minority, there had been few cracks in the unity among the Alawites until that episode.
"Come on, Qurdaha! Come on, Qurdaha!" protesters in Hajar al-Aswad chanted.
Should the cease-fire endure through the end of the holiday, it would be the first time since April that the two sides diminished the tempo of the violence. That previous cease-fire, arranged by Mr. Brahimi's predecessor, Kofi Annan, was not respected by either side, but the casualty toll dipped for several days.
In announcing the cease-fire plan on Wednesday, Mr. Brahimi had said that he hoped it could serve as a building block to something longer and more sustainable.Continue reading the main story

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Along with web development becoming more and more accessible to almost every internet consumer and with the increasing number of platforms allowing practically anyone to create his personal website, it is expected that the competition regarding online traffic become more challenging and tighter on an hourly basis. And with many businesses these days basing their operations entirely on the internet, it should come as no surprise when they do everything to make their particular page ranks higher they are driving more visitors to their particular sites. This whole company of traffic-driving is called seo or SEO. The beauty of SEO is it generates so many online work that can be done from the comfort of ones home.
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This job advert was created on April 20 the same year. I found it humorous because the buyer is apparently really desperate to rank number on Googles search engine results in such a short time. As well as the poster even had a certain target date for it! Whose curiosity wouldnt become piqued by that? What kind of site could it be?
Nicely, I never learned because I didnt even think of applying for this. Obviously, the buyer was looking for a link building group. An individual couldnt possibly deliver the results the buyer wants in a very short period of time. But even with a team of link builders, they'd have to have a really, really good strategy to give the buyers web site the highest possible page rank even for just a day.
Doing link building per se painless. You just need to post hyperlinks in forums, comment threads, online web site directories, blogs, and so forth. But getting good results, i.e. a lift in page rating, isnt as easy. Therefore, the practice of link building should be done along with quality in mind. Once we say link quality, we are talking of how creative back links are.
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Veterinarians convene in the City of Lakes
The 142nd AVMA Annual Convention/28th World Veterinary Congress, held July 16-20 in Minneapolis, hosted 8,743 total attendees, including 600-plus international visitors. The convention's attendance registered as the third highest in AVMA history, with Denver (2003) and Philadelphia (2004) in first and second place, respectively.
This year's convention program offered 1,080 hours of continuing education, up from 894 hours last year, and 29 interactive labs. Meanwhile, 344 exhibitors were on deck at the Minneapolis Convention Center's exhibit hall with their latest products, services, and technical innovations. The number of exhibitors was up by 21 compared with last year's convention in Philadelphia.
AVMA Immediate Past President Bonnie V. Beaver said this year's meeting was a success. "Not only were there more opportunities for (continuing education), there was a unique opportunity to interact with colleagues from around the world," she said.
The event marked the first time since 1934 that the WVC was held in the United States. Presentations by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, and World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) constituted the WVC program. The International Pavilion sessions featured translation into French, Spanish, and German."
Not only was the overall format of the meeting excellent, it also helped to raise awareness among AVMA members about issues affecting veterinary medicine around the world," said Dr. Leon H. Russell, newly elected World Veterinary Association president, about the congress. Dr. Russell, whose candidacy was endorsed by the AVMA, will lead the organization for the next three years (see page 684).
As part of the AVMA/WVC, the AVMA teamed with the U.S. Army, Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development to bring 9 Iraqi veterinarians and 2 Afghan veterinarians to the meeting. The AVMA, along with the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, U.S. Army, and USDA, coordinated activities for the veterinarians to attend.
Also at convention, the AVMA held its first diversity symposium, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health. The full-day program was designed to help veterinarians understand the realities and benefits of diversity in the veterinary profession and the clients it serves. CBS correspondent Dr. Debbye Turner keynoted the event. She addressed the need for practicing veterinarians, instructors,and even students to promote diversity in their own community. See the full story.
Other convention highlights included an appearance by former first lady Barbara Bush at the AVMA General Session/WVC Opening Ceremony, sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. During her presentation, Mrs. Bush shared tales of her family's pets and the pleasures of her and her husband's senior years.
"The opening session with Barbara Bush was outstanding and was well-attended with over 2,500 people (participating)," said Dr. Dennis McCurnin, chair of the AVMA Convention Management and Program Committee.
After three days of continuing education sessions and exhibit hall events, conventioneers kicked back and relaxed at Family Night, sponsored by Bayer Animal Health. More than 1,600 attendees visited Harriet Island, a park located on the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul, Minn. Throughout the evening, attendees had the opportunity to watch lumberjack shows, enjoy a 45-minute cruise on the river inside a stern-wheeler riverboat, have a Minnesota-style picnic, and participate in interactive activities.
The AVMA/WVC Convention News Network was available to attendees at the convention center on plasma televisions and in attendees' rooms at select hotels. The television programs were filled with helpful information and interviews from convention speakers, attendees, and AVMA and WVA leaders.
Several elections took place at convention. The AVMA House of Delegates elected Dr. Roger K. Mahr as the Association's president-elect for 2005-2006. Dr. René A. Carlson was elected to a second term as AVMA vice president. Dr. Henry E. Childers succeeded to the office of AVMA president and will dedicate his term to promoting unity within an increasingly diversified profession confronted by unprecedented challenges. Finally, Drs. Gregory S. Hammer and Charles L. Stoltenow officially kicked off their campaigns for 2006 AVMA president-elect, and Dr. Charles M. Hendrix began his campaign for vice president.
During its session, the HOD voted on resolutions involving foie gras production, whether to hold the annual Veterinary Leadership Conference and HOD Informational Assembly in the Schaumburg, Ill., area beginning in January 2007, a national animal microchip standard for the United States, and promotion of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
Turn to page 680 for coverage of the House of Delegates, and 684 for coverage of the convention. More coverage will follow in the Sept. 15 issue of JAVMA News, and reports from veterinary organizations that met at convention will be published in the Oct. 1 issue.


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Clearing Up The Confusion Surrounding Website Hosting
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Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari is about ensuring the Hauraki Gulf is a healthy, productive and sustainable resource for all users.
To help you understand the key uses of the Gulf – and the pressures on the Gulf environment – a series of project factsheets is now available. These factsheets are available as PDF files you can read now or download.
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- What is Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari? [PDF, 599KB]
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One of the ways to not have to crowed your kids rooms with shelves and cupboard is by having l shaped white kinds bookshelves and toy shelves. L shaped book and toys shelves integrated with their bed will definitely save spaces. The design of the bed is it can be in high structured bed where underneath the bed, there are some shelves to put their toys. They shelves are spacious or many depends on your preference. While next to the shelves on the other wing of the bed, there attached a bookshelves and little desk for your kids to study and put their books. Kids Room.
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
New winner will be announced.....
I will be re-announcing a new winner tonight due to the fact I'm unable to contact the winner. I have tried to contacting Ángeles Sánchez of "The Rosmery miniatures, dollhouse miniatures" but unfortunately her blog does not have a email address. Again ,I'm sorry Angela thank you for your participation please feel free to enter my next giveaway:)
So, no re-entry will be needed ill re- pull names and announced the new winner when I get home tonight. Good luck everyone!!!
Again I'm sorry Angela thank you for your participation.
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The Legion Is Coming Not So Soon™
So we finally have a date for Legion and that date is Tueday August 30th 2016, expect the pre-patch around 26 July. This is great news as it means we get to have a whole summer of rest and relaxation and farm away to our hearts content. Then just as the school term starts up again you can forget your studies and level up to 110.


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Glen Armstrong
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"I'm a leg never owned
by a prince or a dog," he confirmed
with a half smile
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how legs were traditionally seen
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rumored nutrients from the creature,
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And the innards did their dance
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A miracle substance, paper, both wrapped his sandwich and communicated the names of several Beatles songs that had never made the cut: "Miss Merkin," "OK!" "Under Night Sensations". . .


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- 14 clean sheets last year ranked third overall yet the team averaged over a GPG conceded at home and on the road. Their home ranking was just 11th in that category.
- Led the league in GPG away from home (1.05) and were one of three teams to have a better road record than home (with Everton and Wigan).
- Racked up 9 clean sheets in the second half of the season, with just 5 in the first
- Managed a solid 1.58 GPG at home but disappointed on the road with just 1.0 GPG including six zeros.
- Keepers racked up 151 points, the league's best total, representing the best value for money around (P$ 1.067) at home. This was greatly helped by Stockdale's production for a budget price.
- The defensive unit was also a great investment, with the 6th most total points delivering a league best P$ mark of 0.727.
- Four midfielders (Dempsey, Davies, Murphy and Duff) all topped 90 points with the unit ranking 9th in points and 4th in P$.
- Front line struggled for consistent points (ranked 14th) with Zamora and Johnson both playing sporadically, but when they did play, both had some success and could potentially form a useful duo.
- Scored 17 goals through the first half of the season followed by an impressive 32 in the second half.
Predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Schwarzer (5.0m), Riise (6.0m), Hangeland (6.5m), Hughes (5.0m), Baird (5.0m), Duff (6.5), Murphy (6.0), Dempsey (8.5), Davies (5.5), Zamora (7.0), Johnson (5.5)
Safest Picks
Aaron Hughes . . . three straight seasons logging 100 points and over 3000 minutes . . . flexibility to play right back should ensure he keeps his place even if Senderos gets a few games . . . doesn't bring much outside of clean sheets and appearance points with xP and xA of just 1 . . . racked up 11 games of 6 points or more from GW18 on . . . better at home (3.9 PPG) but can be serviceable away (5 clean sheets, 3.0 PPG) . . . well ranked in the new EA Sports Index so bonus points could increase
Danny Murphy . . . over the past four seasons, his 38 game production has averaged 5 goals, 4 assists and 136 points . . . zero goals last year is concerning as he often operates as the deepest man with Dempsey and the wide men allowed to push on . . . key role on set pieces including the odd penalty helps his value . . . tends to play as well against good teams as the weaker opponents, making a decent plug when you need cheap, consistent minutes with some upside
Clint Dempsey . . . one of the most consistent players around over the past four seasons . . . set or tied career highs in goals, assists and points last season . . . averaged over 38 games his production over the past four seasons equate to 10 goals, 4 assists and 168 points - basically his totals from last season . . . team looks more talented than in prior years and Jol's approach should lead to more goals than under Hughes . . . lack of assists is somewhat concerning though could be helped with the return of Zamora et al . . . looks like the kind of player who may be hurt under the new bonus system
Mark Schwarzer . . . one of the more valuable pieces in the GK-rotation strategy . . . xP of 139 would have ranked him alongside the elite for a fraction of the price . . . good save totals can provide points when the clean sheets go missing . . . delivers good points totals on the road (3.5 PPG) as well as at gome (3.9 PPG) . . . Jol's Spurs sides conceded just 1.2 GPG without having much more defensive talent that this Fulham side
Upside Plays
Bobby Zamora . . . incredible production in a small sample size last season . . . in 8 games worth of minutes, added 5 goals, 5 assists and 10 bonus points . . . xP of 285 only topped by Van Persie (303) last season with an xG and xA of 23 . . . over the past 5 seasons he is averaging 11 goals, 9 assists and 167 points over a 38 game period . . . averaged 4.8 PPG after returning from injury last season included two double digit gameweeks
John Arne Riise . . . at his peak was perhaps the best offensive full back in the league with seasons of 7, 6 and 6 goals between 2001-05 . . . showed he still has it with 5 league goals in 09-10 for Roma . . . great from set pieces if he can wrestle them away from Danny Murphy . . . full backs didn't really excel offensively under Jol at Spurs . . . tough to justify 1.0m more than Hughes on the basis of production on a superior team almost a decade ago . . . it's nice to dream and you can sure to see his chalkboard analysed after gameweek one but you may be paying more for the name at this point: a tough call
No Thanks
Brede Hangeland . . . great potential threat from set pieces but last season was the first time in his Fulham career he topped a single goal . . . lack of assists makes offensive production unpredictable and thus the extra 1.5m cost looks way too steep . . . if both players played every game and contributed a single assist, Hangeland would need to score 7 goals more than Hughes to give him an equal P$
Ast, @Wol, @New, Bla, MnC, @WBA, QPR, @Sto
Defensively speaking the trips to Newcastle and Stoke present the trickiest games based on last year though the prospect of facing Man City's lineup doesn't look too favourable either. The other games all look winnable and should yield early returns for the back line making Hughes and Schwarzer a couple of my favourite players to kick off the season with.
Goals could also flow for Fulham with Ast, @Wol, Bla and @WBA all averaging more than 1.5 GPG conceded last season. Throw in a promoted side in QPR and you might have the recipe for a hot start for Jol's side.
Final Thoughts
The favourable fixtures combined with a deep, consistent squad makes Fulham a good source of mid-level options to kick off the season. Schwarzer, Hughes, Dempsey and Zamora all rank highly on my early target last. Before going all in you might want to see how Jol deploys his team so as to gauge their defensive/attacking credentials but this kind of consistency is hard to find and should be exploited.
Team previews to date can be found here along with links to a few of the key analysis pieces posted to date. Please post any comments or questions below or over at @plfantasy.


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Bedroom Wall Decoration Ideas
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When selecting a coloration patter for wall ornament, one must have in mind the distinction shade pattern together with the ambient lighting. Generally a broadly accepted colour plan is in a light colour background such a cream white or ash gray and this is contrasted with darkish colors. Those colours may be dark brown or matte black. Now that we have a contrast combination like this, it will be pertinent to place the darkish colours in small packets like ornament shelves or painting which have a dull feel to them and have black matted frames. Ambient lighting might be accomplished be putting small halogen bulbs at the back of the painting or decoration items housed in their cabinet sections. The textures chosen for this ought to be as follows. The wall needs to be painted with a very easy finish emulsion, wallpapers must be averted right here, and the ornament pieces with their shelves must be boring and matted. zicale2 They should not be shinny and glittery. Basically their security stage must be kept in check.
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On Twitter, Social Listening and Southern Hospitality
I just got back from a trip to Atlanta where I did some training on social media with a group of fortune 50 corporate travel partners for a major banking institution. The entertainment on the first night was a dinner at Art Smith's Atlanta destination restaurant Southern Art and Bourbon Bar.
I knew a bit about Art, and being a social media geek I looked him up on Twitter as well as the restaurant. Both were on Twitter so I tweeted how excited I was to visit and asked Art what I should try. Here's the thread on Twitter through a Storify post. Not only did I get a response from the chef and the restaurant, but the Mixologoist responded with pairing recommendations.
It was a social media speaker's dream, as the next day I was to talk about how to use social media when you're traveling. Awesome. Here's a link to the Storify thread.
When I got to the restaurant the general manager approached me and asked me if I could come with him for a moment. Gosh, really? What'd I do?
He took me back into the kitchen, and told me that since Chef had recommended shrimp and grits and it wasn't on the menu selected for the event, they had decided to do something special, just for me. I met with the Chef de cuisine and the Mixologist Arianne Fielder who poured me this amaaaaaazing 4 Roses Bourbon taken from their own lot. The chef created a ramekin of their shrimp and grits so I could try the combination and verify that yes, that mixologist is a mistress of her craft.
Oh my. The grits incorporate fresh cooked hominy, add some smokey sausage and perfectly cooked shrimp to make a dish that is just simply amazing. Tasting the bourbon with the grits really made me realize how the salty, smoky, slightly spicy dish was perfectly balance with the vanilla and oak of the Bourbon.
Wow. Just wow. And all of this because of a tweet? You betcha.
After my private tasting I returned to the dining room and had a really terrific meal. Of course I raved about that on Forkly and Foodspotting and thereby on Facebook and Twitter.
So, for a small amount of tweeting I got an incredible experience, and from that incredible experience the restaurant got not only this blog post and some tweets, but me using its a case study in two training sessions with the attendees of the conference.
Trust me. they were jealous, and it's a lesson they will never forget in social media listening and customer service.
It's not just restaurants either.
At the very same conference I heard a major hotel chain tell us that if you mention a staff member by name on Twitter for exceptional service, that staff member is rewarded with a gift card to show the hotel's appreciation for going the extra mile.
Times have changed, people.
Customer service is recognized in ways you ever imagined. I will tell everyone I know that if they go to Atlanta to eat at Southern Art because the food is truly outstanding, so is the service, and they actually give a darn about their customers and social media. Win, win, win.
If you have a restaurant or any kind of service organization, you need to start listening to Twitter at the very least, right now. These kinds of opportunities are out there, and if you're not listening you'll miss them.
Honestly it wasn't a huge leap, or hugely expensive for the restaurant to make this decision, but it was personal, and that's why it matters. Take social media marketing to that level and you WILL succeed at creating a following that cares about you too.
Thanks Chef Art. I missed you, but I really appreciate the extra mile your staff went to to make me feel special. And the shrimp and grits? AWESOME!


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Wozair has delivered a Package Air Conditioner Unit (PACU) for a Total platform in the Arabian Gulf, a first for the company.
The first unit was delivered to Abu Dhabi and built to exact specifications and requirements supplied by Total to withstand the extreme conditions that offshore platforms endure in the Middle East, including high temperature and humidity in a salt-laden atmosphere. The unit was fully painted and designed to withstand +50°C and 100% humidity.


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7. Should my child take lessons year round?
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SEOUL — The 17th edition of PiFan got underway Thursday in Bucheon, a far-flung suburb of western Seoul.
Considering the anonymity of the destination, the Bucheon International Festival of Fantastic Film to give it its full name, has built a standout reputation as Asia's leading genre film festival.
It does so through a generously ambiguous definition of what constitutes 'fantasy film.' Should the programmers like, it can mean pretty much anything other than a documentary could be selected.
This year one, interpretation of fantasy is sexual.
Unafraid of either challenging or kitsch material, the festival is celebrating Italian porn meister Tinto Brass in a special section called 'Crossing the boundary between Eroticism and Perversion.' The sidebar is an exploration of sex films that has been the long-cherished ambition of programmer Thomas Nam.
"This retrospective is a wonderful opportunity to realize he is much more than just 'tits and asses' director that, in fact, he deserves to be recognized as an erotic genius and an artist extraordinaire of sensuality," says Nam. He has programmed six of Brass' features ranging from 1967 crime and sex caper "Deadly Sweet," through to the notorious "Caligula," and recent documentary "Istintobrass" by Massimiliano Zanin.
Pifan also makes room for a monster of a different kind: Godzilla. The iconic Japanese movies of mayhem and destruction did not gain the foothold in Korea that they did in the popular imagination of audiences elsewhere. That's because, during decades of military rule, Japanese cultural items were banned in South Korea. Programmed by Alice Yoo, the 'Great Kaiju: Godzilla 60 Years' section includes the 1954 Honda Ishiro-directed original, "Godzilla v Biollante," and the all-star feature "Godzilla Final Wars," a collection which previously excited geeks and underground viewers.
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Politics has rarely been far from the Korean festival scene. And Pifan, which these days runs in a well-oiled manner, has not been immune. In 2005, a large chunk of the Korean industry seemed to boycott the event over a spat between the local mayor and the then festival director Kim Hong-joon. But RealFanta, the rival genre festival that was created, sank without trace after its first edition, and Pifan soldiers on.
Its budget is limited and it is more than an hour away from fashionable Gangnam, which means it does not get the spotlight it could, but that rather suits the hard-working geeks who populate the corridors of the Koryo Hotel, a love hotel that pretends it is not.
In recent years PiFan has been boosted by NAFF, its project market for genre films. For the past seven years NAFF has been mixing and matching film projects, film financiers and potential distributors in a three day hot-house of one-on-one meetings that is preceded by another day of seminars, pitching sessions and 'fantasy school.'
Even if genre film or fantasy film are categories that also stretch to Hollywood's VFX juggernauts, the lower-budget indie end of the spectrum still needs as much support form incubators such as NAFF as the supposedly more tender art-house varieties.


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Hey gang!
I have 2 Tomboy's of the month lined up now. They will be getting me back the questions soon (I hope;) No worries though, we don't skip a beat here.
I am in the middle of a 4 week course called Feed Life, Starve cancer. "Feed Life Starve Cancer is designed to help you understand how cancer works and how to starve it through food, exercise and the mind body connection."
On Tuesday we made elixers with ingredients such as green tea, blueberry and ginger.
It tasted really good and is chock full of free radical fighting antioxidants.
Of course there are a lot of components that make up why one would get cancer. (genetics, lifestyle, stress levels, emotional stress, diet) If you've ever lost anyone to cancer (which we all have) It's frustrating to think, "oh ya right, so if my loved one would have just drank green tea they would still be here?" I don't know the answer, but I do know that cancer cells thrive off acidity and fermented sugars and in our body, (things like sugar, processed foods, dairy, meat). So why wouldn't one TRY (it's hard, I know) to eliminate or at least cut down on those foods that cancer thrives off?
Classes are held at Organic Lives
The classes are lead by holistic nutritionist and cancer survivor Eden Macdonald. She is an amazing gal, extremely passionate, informative and full of knowledge. (she is also the healthy eating initiative at Whole Foods in Vancouver)
The Feed Life, Starve Cancer Program recommends that you:
-eating a RAINBOW of fruits and veggies
-drink lots of water
-Increase fiber consumption
-reduce animal products
-reduce calories
-do not eat oil (this is a different concept for a lot of raw foodists)
Here's a shot of my messy notes. (I sometimes look and my notes and think, was this written by a 5 year old? haha)
WATERCRESS: the #2 most nutritionally dense food on the planet…
And KALE: the #1 nutritionally dense food on the planet.
EAT MORE KALE. We made a Kale salad with the leaves drenched in Avocado rather than oil.
We also made a few different grain dishes. This one below is Forbidden rice. As a group we participated and came up with what we wanted to add to it.
· Walnuts
· Orange
· Mint
The theory behind our added ingredients is to always add a fat, acid, sweet, spice and salt to our foods.
Here are some examples of the 5 tastes to add to every dish to make it taste fab!
FAT – avocado, walnuts, cashews, hemp seeds, ground flax seeds, olives
ACID – lime juice, orange juice, red wine, rice wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar
SALT – sea salt, celery, olives, sundried tomatoes,
SWEET – fruit juice, fruit vinegars, dried fruit (apricots, peaches, apples, mangoes), apple sauce, berries, carrot or beet juice with fresh herbs and garlic
SPICE – Fresh and dried herbs (dill, basil, parsley, rocket, cilantro etc) chili peppers, curry powder, ginger, garlic
*I can't wait until our next class on Tuesday! If you live in Vancouver, please check out some of the Feedlife classes.
We are going out with friends tonight, so I gotta get the curlers out of my hair and get ready.


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Many of the best and brightest minds in information technology today are those who lack formal training.
A great deal of high-ranking IT officials at successful companies, including chief information officers, are 40 years old or more, products of an era in which IT was just starting out and there were few high school, college or graduate-level courses designed to build tech talent in the educational system. These employees are either self-taught, or they developed their skills by absorbing knowledge from their colleagues once arriving in the professional world – the "learn by doing" approach.
Slowly, this is beginning to change. Now that the IT world is transforming and companies are coming to grips with new technologies like mobile devices and cloud storage, the education system is learning to adapt as well. This is a difficult endeavor, because technology is always evolving, and there are always new areas to which schools and educators must adapt.
Two decades ago, for instance, the realm of computer science was dramatically different. Programming skills were important, and the Internet was beginning to emerge as a valuable tool for academics and professionals alike, but companies' strategies for leveraging technology use were still quite primitive. In just 20 years, schools have come a long way in their quest to instill relevant, timely tech skills in their students.
The latest trend is big data analytics. It's practically common knowledge at this point that the key to business success in the 21st century is gathering as much information as possible about consumers and clients. Companies that are adept at collecting data and using their IT resources to analyze it will be the ones that get ahead. Now that this need in the corporate world is becoming clear, universities are working to develop the skills that the workforce desperately need.
According to Newswise, the University of Iowa is one example of an institution that's striving to improve in this area. The school's Tippie College of Business recently began to develop a new major, called "Business Analytics and Information Systems," or BAIS, which will teach students to manage large amounts of data, find the secrets therein and use them to strengthen their businesses.
Jeffrey Ohlmann, an associate professor of management sciences at the university, explained to the news source that the field of study will emphasize mathematical and statistical knowledge in addition to tech know-how.
"In a sense, the BAIS major combines topics from computer science, industrial engineering, mathematics, and statistics and teaches them through the prism of business problem solving," Ohlmann said.
Business schools have always emphasized math and statistics with their students – understanding such principles can help future executives learn to uncover important truths as they proceed with their careers. Now that information technology can play a role, tomorrow's business leaders can step up their game.
Opportunities are everywhere
Of course, it's not just current students that need to learn more about emerging technological fields like big data analytics. People enrolled at colleges and universities make up just one small swathe of the population today. A lot of people need to develop their tech skills, but some already finished college years ago, and some don't have the tuition money or the academic credentials needed to endure a rigorous education at this time. Luckily, there are other options out there besides conventional university educations.
The Financial Times recently reported on the growing popularity of massive online open courses, or "moocs." Some universities – or in rare cases, school faculty members working independently from their employers – have begun teaching extensive courses on technology subjects and making them open to the general public. Anyone can access such a course as long as they have an internet connection and a little bit of spare time to invest in the project.
When they're led by distinguished academics, these courses can be tremendously popular. The news source reported that Stanford's "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" course has attracted 160,000 students from 190 countries. Andy Neely, director of the Cambridge Service Alliance at the University of Cambridge, argued that this trend represents a large-scale shift in the way people develop their technology skills.
"As learning materials digitize and the popularity of 'moocs' grows, we will see a very different model of education unfold," Neely wrote. "This model will draw on data and insight, as much as faculty knowledge and experience, to ensure that education materials and learning processes are as effective as possible. Business schools cannot afford to ignore this potentially seismic shift in the world of education. Those schools that do are likely to find themselves falling by the wayside as others exploit the power and potential of analytics in education."
Technology will never stop evolving, and as such, it's vital that education continue to develop as well, while adapting to the changing world. With that in mind, the business leaders of tomorrow need to be well educated today.
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The Aston Martin Vantage V12 has been a huge hit in coupe form. Can a roadster version keep all that horsepower in check? Andy Enright reports.
For some people, too much power merely represents a good start and for those who want a lot of noise, drama and presence, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster could be their vehicle of choice. With a 510bhp 6.0-litre engine and a £150,000 price tag, it's not for those burdened with fragile egos.
The Aston Martin Vantage is available with two engines, a V8 and a V12, and with the smaller unit, you get a choice of either a coupe or a roadster body. But, initially at least, the V12 was coupe-only. Until mid-2012 when, being a champion of consumer choice, Aston Martin finally relented and launched the Vantage V12 Roadster, a car for those who like their soundtracks loud and unfiltered.
Before we discuss whether this is actually a great idea, a little background. The V12 was first shoehorned into the Vanquish back in 2009 and since then, the company has been involved in an ongoing quest to make the thing driveable. Put any such massively powerful engine in a car with a short wheelbase and a wide track and you're liable to end up with a bit of a handful. To then lop the roof off only adds to the chassis engineer's workload. Still, the brand has gone ahead anyway and while the V12 Vantage Roadster isn't the most expensive Aston, there are plenty who will see it as the most desirable.
The 6.0-litre twelve-cylinder engine really is the star of this particular show and sends 510bhp to the rear wheels at 6,500rpm. At 5,750rpm, it's making 570Nm of torque. This hints at mind-warping acceleration and brutal in-gear grunt. With a 0-60mph time of just over four seconds and a 190mph top speed, the Vantage Roadster has the chops to keep pace with some fairly serious tackle, although keener drivers will probably remain drawn to the coupe version. Stiffer anti-roll bars help the V12 corner harder, as do the enormous wheels which are 28cm wide at the rear compared to 24cm on the V8 model.
The powerplant features a number of modifications over the V12 unit found in the DB9. There's a revised induction system, re-profiled air inlet ports and a bypass air intake port that opens at 5,500rpm. It all works to improve the air-flow around the engine and maximise performance. The Sport button will appeal to those Roadster customers who want to attract attention from every angle, the exhaust becoming that much noisier when it's depressed. This is one of the all-time great engine notes and you'll want to be keying in the location of every tunnel in a 50 mile radius into your sat nav.
The V12 Vantage Roadster certainly majors on presence, riding 15mm lower than the V8 and bears a cluster of additional air vents on its bonnet to help its mighty engine breathe. The process of fitting a V12 engine wasn't without its headaches. It's 100kg heavier than the V8 in the standard Vantage. Opening the bonnet is like taking the lid off an overstuffed tub of marshmallows. The engine cover seems to bulge out at you and every inch of space seems packed with the machinery of horsepower creation. To get the engine to fit at all, a number of complex modifications needed to be made to the chassis and front suspension of the Vantage. Cooling too was a major concern in development but the bonnet vents, the grille and the absence of an under tray provide enough fresh air to do the job.
The Roadster's styling is intended to evoke the look of 'an athlete wearing a skin-tight suit', an analogy that doesn't work quite as well as the Thinsulate three-layer fabric roof which can be raised or lowered in just 18s at speeds of up to 30mph and stores compactly when down beneath an aluminium tonneau cover with no fiddling with catches or clips.
Carrying a list price of £150,000, the Vantage V12 Roaster is over £50,000 dearer than its V8 counterpart. Given that many feel the V8 coupe to be a sweeter steer than the V12, how can this represent decent value for money? It can when we no longer stick to the rules 'normal' people use when choosing and buying a car and instead look at the selection criteria when money really isn't that much of an issue. You want the loudest, most hairy-chested car Aston Martin makes? This is it. That's all it needs to do well.
Aston Martin Vantage Roadsters are no longer the virtually depreciation-proof asset they once represented and even this flagship V12 model will probably only be worth somewhere less than 50 per cent of its new value in three years time. Sloughing off £25,000 a year in depreciation makes this a car for people with genuinely deep pockets. Elsewhere it will generate big bills too. Servicing and spares are pricey, tyres are around £400 a corner and you'll only get single figure fuel economy should you get a bit enthusiastic with the throttle pedal. The bottom line is that if you think you can just about afford this car, then you probably can't.
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is a fiercely expensive plaything. It's beautifully engineered, is undoubtedly a fantastic ownership proposition if big bills can be shrugged off without worry and has one of the most charismatic soundtracks you'll find of any model in this segment. Of course, we could debate until we're blue in the face as to whether it's even a good car, let alone a great one, but in truth, this is largely irrelevant. If it presses all the right buttons with its target clientele, and there's little to suggest it won't, it'll be just the latest success to come out of Gaydon.
There have been purer Aston Martins and there have been Astons that have represented better value, but it's hard to think of any car from the marque that possesses such ferocity and presence. This might never be a 'performance car of the year' contender, but it's got desirability running from every pore and these sort of flawed, extreme models often end up being the most valuable collectors items. It makes no sense, but that is its biggest selling point. Who said high end buying decisions were ever logical?
If you would like any further information about Aston Martin their website is here. There are also a number of specialist car selling comparison website if you are looking to sell an Aston martin the main one in the UK being dealerbid.co.uk which can be found here.


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Mobile Games
Bubble Shooter Classic
Bubble Shooter will have you addicted from the very first bubbles you shoot down. This is a timeless game that still remains challenging. Though seemingly simple enough for children, this engaging game has remained at heart for players of all ages. The goal is to remove all the bubbles from the screen by carefully aiming your own bubble to hit and knock down a group of three or more same colored bubbles. Adjust your winning strategies in each game! The more bubbles you remove in one shot, the more points you score, and the closer you get to becoming the master bubble shooter!
Cookie Crush 3
You can explore an enchanted land that's sugary sweet in this match 3 puzzle game. Link together the doughnuts, pie, and more while you try to crush all the cookies.


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May Is The Month To Get Planting
With the warmer temperatures in May, plants start budding. This is generally your first hint that lawn and garden chores are about to begin for another growing season. It is also the time of year to prune, mulch and fertilize plants, shrubs and trees to prepare them to produce flowers and fruit. Here are a few tips to help you get your lawn and garden ready this Spring.
Benefits of Mulching
Because in higher elevations there is still a threat of frost, mulching becomes a shield used by gardeners to protect budding flowers from frost damage. Mulch is also effective in controlling weed growth around plants and trees. The main purpose for mulching is that it will regulate soil moisture levels as well as soil temperature which can impact on the growth cycle.
There are two different types of mulches available – organic and inorganic. Organic mulches include grass clippings, straw, wood chips, newspapers, ground leaves, rotted sawdust and compost. When applied in layers measuring up to three inches, mulch keeps soil cooler by reflecting sunlight and introduces nutrients into the soil it is placed upon.
Inorganic mulch is non-natural materials such as rocks, small shredded pieces of rubberized tires or black plastic. This type of mulch is effective when used around seasonal crops that produce better with warmer soil temperatures. This mulch traps heat from the sun and create a 'greenhouse' effect around the plants. Clear plastic should not be used as weeds will result.
Benefits of Pruning
When you prune plants, shrubs and trees you are removing excess branches and twigs. The best time to prune is after the final frost of the season and before plants begin to leaf out. The idea behind pruning is to trim away dead or extra parts of a plant or tree. When you remove unnecessary twigs and branches, energy is concentrated on the parts that remain.
Pruning can assist with the growth cycle as a result. When the growth energy is directed to the parts of the tree or plant that are left after pruning, it enhances the fruit and flowers produced. You can also use pruning as a method of controlling the amount of growth in plants and trees. Pruning is a method used to beautify growing shrubs and trees as well.
Mowing and Planting
May is usually the time of year when lawnmowers get their first workout of the season. Because your lawn has been dormant for the winter, it is a good idea to rake it to remove the dead grass and other material that has gathered since autumn. This is called thatch and by dethatching your lawn you will help water, nutrients and air get into your lawn to make it healthy.
Depending on what growing zone you live in, the weather in May will determine when you will be able to start planting your garden. The general rule of thumb is to hold off until the final frost of the season. In many parts of the country that is usually the May long weekend. Be sure to follow the directions on your seed packs in order to maximize your crop production.
WeatherBug Assists With Your Gardening
WeatherBug contains several map layers to assist with your outdoor chores. They include dew point, precipitation, air quality and storm tracker. Plus, there are alerts to give you warning of changes in the weather where you are. Download our app at www.weatherbug.com or from your favorite app store.


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Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 18th April 2017 Written Episode Update
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The Episode starts with Gagan saying I will not leave you. Doctor asks Adi to run away, they will not leave him. Adi runs out. Ashok says see he has run out. Gagan says how will he run. They all go out. Adi leaves in his car. Ashok says your brother's murderer has run away. Gagan asks men to catch Adi. Raman says Adi is safe, pandit said Aaliya will become his shield. Ishita says but he also said problem will come on Adi. He says when Aaliya is his lucky mascot, why to worry. She says I know, but there is a problem, I m having tension, I will talk to Adi. He says his project is ending, don't trouble him. She says I will be satisfied and calls him.
Servant asks Adi why did you come back here, they will catch you, go away. Adi packs his bags and says I came back to take imp papers. Ishita calls him and asks about his work. He says everything is fine. She asks are you going in Chandan's marriage, give our best wishes. He says yes mom everything is fine, I have to go, bye. Raman asks is he fine. Ishita says he said he is fine, but he called me mom, instead Ishi maa, he maybe in problem. He says he would have told us if there was some problem, he is not mute. She says he can hide problem, we will go there, we have no work here. He says fine, get satisfied. She thanks him. They leave.
Gagan knocks door. Servant asks Adi to hide in old haveli near the city. Adi runs. Gagan beats servant and asks where is Adi. Servant says he did not come here. Gagan asks men to see Adi. Servant says I m not lying. Gagan aims gun and says tell me, else you will die today. Adi hides and says I wish I could tell truth to Papa and Ishimaa, how to leave now, what to do.
The man says its true, city people are not true to anyone. Gagan says he has run away. The man says we will catch him. Ashok reminds Adi killed Chandan. Servant is caught up. Gagan takes him. They reach the place. Gagan says Adi should not get saved, come with me. Servant opens the door and calls out Adi. Adi goes to him. He gets tensed seeing Gagan behind. Gagan beats him and pushes him on the ground. Adi says leave me, I did not do anything, it was an accident. Gagan asks why did you do this, tell me. He beats Adi. Gagan asks why did you call Chandan to factory on his marriage day. He kicks Adi. The men beat up Adi. Ashok smiles. Gagan's mum comes there and stops them. Gagan asks why did you come here. She says I came to see his face, who killed my son, my son did not get sehra because of him. Gagan says my brother's killer will get punished. She says we will take revenge, but we have to do Chandan's last rites first, what did he do to Adi, why did Adi kill him. She cries and says I will take revenge, but I have to do Chandan's last rites first. She goes. Ashok says Raman, your son is gone.
Raman and Ishita are on the way. She says Adi is not answering. He says he is attending marriage, maybe there is much noise, when Adi and Aaliya go on honeymoon, you don't go there. She says I feel he is in problem, what can I do. Adi is dragged by the car. She calls the servant. Servant answers call. Ishita asks him about Adi, make me talk to him. Ashok aims gun at his head and puts it on speaker. He lies that Adi is in marriage function. She says fine, tell him, Raman and I are coming Khandpur, we are on the way. Ashok ends call. Raman says you don't take tension now. Ashok threatens servant about Gagan. He says I will make sure Raman and Ishita don't reach Khandpur, else my plan will fail. He calls someone.
Gagan comes home and asks man where did you tie Adi. The man says he is inside. Gagan takes a gun and goes to Adi. He says death for revenge of death, I just burnt my brother's funeral, I won't leave you. Adi says please listen to me. Gagan's mum comes and stops him. Gagan says I will not leave him, don't stop me, why are you saving him. She says I will kill him, I lost a son and does not want to lose other son, I don't want you to get his murder blame, I will punish him, he killed my Chandan, I have right to kill him. He takes gun and aims at Adi.
Raman asks Ishita to not get hyper. Ishita says I feel Adi is in problem. He stops the car and asks why this Bandh. The man says road work is going on, it will be clear till morning, you can't go from here now. Ishita says our car can pass ahead. The man says there is much digging work ahead, you go now. Raman says Ishita come, they know the way better. The man calls Ashok and says your work is done. Ashok says very good, you will get prize for this work. He ends call and says how will you save Adi now Raman Bhalla.
Adi says believe me, it was an accident, everyone said just Chandan can repair the wires, so I called him, Chandan asked me to on lever when he waves hand, I don't know how he got the shock, believe me. He cries. Gagan's mum keeps gun at his neck and says now I m going to take revenge by killing you, we are not like you, our heart is clean, we can give life and take life for love. Adi closes eyes. Roshni's mum asks them to stop. Gagan's mum asks are you mad, shall I leave Adi, he is Chandan's murderer, he has to die.
Ishita sees a baraat going and says imagine Raman, our son's baraat will leave this way, Adi will become groom. Raman says GPS got stuck, I think we came on wrong route. She asks can't you find a route. He says I m going to become Sasur, don't scold me this way, else Aaliya won't respect me. She says Aaliya is a nice girl, she won't think such.
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Small Measures: Infused Vinegars
I've long been the sort of person who looks at a commercially prepared item and wonders, "Could I make that?" Whether it's a facial mask, flavored coffee or insect repellant, I'm constantly asking myself, "Woman, are you up to the challenge?" Sometimes, no, I'm not, but typically, why yes, I am! Now that fresh herbs are back in season and the first crop of arugula is popping up in the garden, I've had salad on my mind. To dress those salads, I've had vinegars on my mind. And because I'm always wondering if I can whip up something myself, I've had a mind to make infused vinegars, which I'll share with you today. — Ashley English
The full post and how-to is after the jump…
The process of making infused vinegars at home couldn't be easier. You simply fill a sterilized glass jar with infusing agents of your choice, top them off with warmed vinegar, seal and label. A few weeks later, the pungent, sour liquid is imbued with a heady blend of flavorful aromatics. Purchased pre-made, these beauties would set you back a good bit. Done up yourself, however, they top out around a dollar or two per bottle, which, from my vantage point, is a very, very good thing.
Pictured here are three vinegars I recently infused. Let these serve as a springboard for infused vinegars of your own. Trade out tarragon for rosemary, peaches for the berries or lemongrass for the garlic and chilies and create a custom kitchen of vinegars curated to your and your family's preferences. That's the beauty of making things yourself; you're at the helm, guiding the flavors wherever you choose.
Tarragon & Orange Vinegar
The Goods
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- 2–3 sprigs fresh tarragon
Black & Blue Lavender Vinegar
The Goods
- 6–8 blueberries
- 4–6 blackberries
- 2 teaspoons lavender buds
Hot & Spicy Vinegar
The Goods
- 2–3 dried chilies
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
The Deal
1. Choose a glass vessel to your liking. I keep a variety of used bottles on hand for purposes just like this. Sterilize and dry them.
2. Place your infusing agent of choice in the jar. If necessary, use a skewer or chopstick to press the items down into the jar.
3. Warm 1–3 cups of white or red wine vinegar until hot but not boiling (the amount used will depend on the size of your bottle; to know how much liquid your bottle will hold, pour a measured amount of water into it first and determine your vinegar quantity accordingly).
4. Transfer to a spouted container and pour over the infusing agents in the jar until full.
5. Store in a cool location out of direct sunlight (such as a cabinet or pantry) for two weeks, shaking the bottle every few days.
6. Strain the solids and discard (or compost). If desired, place a small amount of the initial infusing agents back in the jar for presentation. Label and use within three months.
Infused vinegars are fantastic, affordable, creative and tasty selections for gift-giving. With Mother's Day, graduation, Father's Day and so many other holidays coming up over the next few months and weeks, you may want to consider whipping up one of these tart and tangy brews for your nearest and dearest. They're also incredibly handy as last minute "I need a gift, now!" items, for occasions like house-warming parties or host/hostess gifts. A bit of twine, raffia or ribbon and a tag are all that's needed to dress up your concoctions.
What about you? Have any favorite infusion combinations? I'd love to hear about them. Otherwise, I'm off to splash my arugula with something homemade, easy, budget-friendly and, most of all, delicious!
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San Diego Watch out Palm Springs, here comes Michael Schaeffer. The 59-year-old ex-San Diego city councilman (1965-1971) with a long rap sheet as a slumlord and wife abuser, has just bailed into the desert community from Las Vegas, his last adoptive hometown, and is threatening to run for the late Sonny Bono's congressional seat. Only problem is, Schaeffer hasn't bothered establishing residency in the district -- or even the state -- so he's going to federal court in order to fight his way onto the ballot. Perennial candidate Schaeffer, who did six days in a Los Angeles jail a few years back after a judge concluded he hadn't brought some rental apartments up to code, and who's run unsuccessfully for everything from San Diego city attorney to Nevada congressman to governor of Maryland, claims the U.S. Constitution requires only that he reside in Bono's old district at the time of next November's election. In 1993, he was convicted of misdemeanor spousal abuse when his new Russian wife accused him of a wife-beating incident at their Point Loma home. When he violated terms of his probation on that conviction, Schaeffer was forced to serve two weeks in jail and was reprimanded by the California bar. If he manages to get on the ballot, Schaeffer faces some tough competition. Bono's widow Mary has declared for the seat, to be be filled by a special election April 7. Waltons actor Ralph Waite ("Goodnight, John Boy") has also jumped into the race.
Politics, San Diego-style
Democrat Lynne Schenk, the ex-La Jolla congresswoman who is running for state attorney general, is apparently inspiring some level of fear in at least one of her male opponents. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Senator Bill Lockyer is putting out press releases touting his female appointments to state boards and commissions. A Lockyer aide denies Schenk played any role. "Actually," according to Sandy Harrison, the Lockyer P.R. man who wrote the release, it was just a "shameless desperate plea to the press by a lame-duck flack for one final puff piece about his boss.''... Chargers owner and San Diego stadium subsidy beneficiary Alex Spanos has just popped $30,000 into the campaign war chest of New York governor and fellow Greek-American George Pataki.
Was Ross Perot right about NAFTA after all? A Chula Vista plastics outfit that was bought last spring by Tuscarora Inc., a multinational "foam molding" company, is being shuttered and its jobs moved to a brand-new maquiladora across the border in Tijuana. Eight-year-old Thermoformers Plus, acquired for an undisclosed sum last April, reportedly employed 20 American workers who made bubble wrap for packaging. "We purchased it with the purpose of growing it," Tuscarora vice president Del Goedeker was quoted by the Union-Tribune as saying at the time of the Thermoformers acquisition ... Qualcomm spent more than $11 million on advertising during the first ten months of 1997, compared with just $3 million the year before, according to Competitive Media Reporting, and the company says it's going to spend even more this year. So reports Advertising Age, which notes that both Qualcomm and a big competitor, Swedish cell-phone giant Ericsson, have purchased stadium-naming rights. Ericsson, which owns the rights to the stadium where the Carolina Panthers play, paid $25 million for just ten years. Qualcomm, as most San Diegans already know, paid $18 million for the life of the former Jack Murphy Stadium.
Mega media
So-called "mega churches," one-stop religious destinations designed to pack the pews with thousands of worshippers, have become so big that San Diego's own gay-oriented Metropolitan Community Church is planning to join the crowd. The congregation wants to grow to 2000 or more within ten years, according to a report on the gay mega church phenomenon in last week's Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Motorola Mobility, which is owned by the world's PC leader Lenovo, rolled out three new but familiar-looking Android handsets - Moto X , Moto X Pro, and Moto G - at a press conference held in Beijing on Monday.
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Lenovo clearly knew that Motorola missed out on the smartphone bandwagon years ago and that Motorola made a wrong decision in leaving China and other emerging markets , Liu Jun, executive vice president of Lenovo, said at the launch event.
He expected that Moto can win the market back by focusing "on innovation and user experience."
In order to woo Chinese consumers, Motorola will launch an online customized design studio during the first half of the year in the Chinese mainland, the first Asian market to have such services , according to Rick Osterloh, COO of Motorola.
The three new Moto models seem to be what Lenovo are hoping to bank on to steal some of the limelight away from domestic rivals like Xiaomi Inc and Huawei Technologies Co, especially in the mid- and high-end segments.
While the Lenovo phone brand will continue targeting domestic mid- and low-end consumers, the Motorola brand aims to attract the mid- and high-end end users, said Zhang Yi , CEO of Guangzhou-based iiMedia Research, implying he has confidence in Motorola under the ownership of Lenovo.
"Lenovo's mature distribution channels in its home market will make it easier for Motorola to earn itself a position in the pantheon of smartphone greats," Zhang told the Global Times Monday.
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Wang is concerned about Motorola's prospects in the fiercely competitive mainland market, where domestic rivals are actively furthering their own presence in the more profitable mid- and hig.


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Requiem for Purity
Shobha Shukla
The shocking news of the alleged gruesome death of Dr Iffat Kamal has benumbed my senses. She, a doctor by profession, was allegedly assaulted by her husband in her house at Dundee, Scotland on 10 December 2008, and after battling for ten days, succumbed to her injuries. That she, a professionally qualified and financially independent person became a prey of the brutality of her husband, has once again put a question mark on all the so called shining progress made by Indian women in recent times.
It is a sad commentary on the way we, as parents, teachers and elders are bringing up our children. Despite all the hoopla about the progressive Indian- urban outlook, daughters are still expected to be submissive and tolerant to marital injustices (to the extent of becoming martyrs); while sons are brought up with the 'killer instinct'. The macho man of the Indian subcontinent does not hesitate to bludgeon his wife to death, or to derive sadistic pleasure in gang raping a defenseless victim, or to avenge the humiliation of being rejected by a woman he fancies, by throwing acid on her face or injecting her with HIV infected blood. We teach our boys never to take NO for an answer. So they, in later life, revel in acts of road rage, violence for fun and jilted lover's revenge — all indicative of the grossly poor upbringing of the future citizens of India.
Somewhere down the line, I hold myself responsible for the fate that befell Iffat (which means purity/chastity). She had been one of my best students at Loreto Convent, Lucknow, where I teach Physics. I remember her vividly as a very intelligent, humble and sincere girl, who was always ready to help others with a winsome smile. Apart from teaching my subject, I have always tried to instill in my students a love for the dignity of womanhood and for the sanctity of human life. Alas! I failed on both accounts. I failed to convey to Iffat that though tolerance is a virtue, it cannot upstage one's right to live. That enough is enough and the line of truce cannot be converted to battle lines. I failed to impart life-saving skills to her, which are so important to survive in this male dominated society.
Let all of us, women and men both, resolve to do whatever is in our power to prevent such heinous crimes being repeated in future. Let our ill-placed maternal instincts not blind us to bring up evil robots (in the form of sons) and dumb dolls (in the form of daughters) instead of caring and loving human beings.
Shobha Shukla
(The author is the Editor of Citizen News Service (CNS) and also teaches physics at Loreto Convent. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com, website: www.citizen-news.org)
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What Works in Youth HIV recently attended the 20th United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) organized by NMAC. USCA continues to attract a diverse audience and welcome all people. Below is a snapshot of the themes we heard throughout the conference about the current state and future of HIV prevention.
Youth Engagement
During the opening plenary, celebrating USCA's 20th anniversary, Deondre Moore, NMAC Youth Initiative Scholar and Greater Than AIDS ambassador, spoke to the contributions youth can make in the fight against HIV. "Don't count my generation out," Moore reminded USCA attendees.
In other sessions we heard these suggestions for adults to engage youth:
- Given a potential generational gap, adult facilitators should consider finding a young person to play the role of "translator" during a workshop.
- The young person must be able to "break down" what the facilitator shares into easy-to-understand information for their peers.
- This translator must also be able to explain to the facilitator what youth are sharing that might not be clear.
- To establish more trusting relationships, give youth opportunities to share their stories and validate their experiences.
- Respect how youth want to identify. At the conference, Housing Works handed out "What's Your Pronoun?" buttons and stickers they use to let youth self-identify.
Treatment As Prevention
The conference underscored the progress we have made with biomedical interventions (e.g viral suppression, PreP) in the past five years and how they are playing out in real-world settings. However, challenges remain, such as:
- The populations most at risk of HIV are not accessing PreP at expected rates. Data show that only 10% of the people starting PreP were African American while 44% of estimated new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. were among African Americans.
- Just like other biomedical interventions such as birth control pills, behavioral interventions are still needed to help people adhere to their medications.
Community Mobilization
Several sessions this year focused on what works in HIV prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of color. One approach to engaging these disproportionately affected youth is to use community mobilization, or outreach to, and collaboration with, different community stakeholders.
Other approaches included:
- Work with local health departments, especially with disease intervention specialists.
- Support the formation and sustained meeting of small groups led by youth peers.
- Coordinate with organizations by delivering resources, distributing information, or bringing mobile testing vans to youth events.
- Use social media to meet youth where they are.
- Educate others in the community on the particular challenges faced by LGBTQ youth of color.