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About Me
In the SCA, I am known as my persona – Finche (fin-ka) Odhinnsdottir.
My persona is a 4th-5th century woman located in Howe, Orcades (Orkney). Unfortunately, the archaeological site of Howe no longer exists, so all that I have to go by to start with is a monograph published by the Society Of Antiquaries of Scotland (monograph #9 – Howe).
This blog is my attempt at interpreting the bare bones information presented in that monograph. Since we don't have a lot of "soft" information from the time period I've decided to portray, I admit up front, that a lot of what I'm experimenting with is supposition. To help with this experiment, I'm also using research that is parallel to my period, but from other geographic areas, as well as trying to trace developments (hopefully without making too many leaps of faith) from earlier times (e.g. the book on farming in the 1st millennium in England) to my period.
Of necessity, and to provide some contrast, I will have/do have some mundane thoughts, observations, etc. as part of my explorations and experimentation.
This page will likely undergo revisions, so today's beginning will be v.1-8132017.


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Sometimes I'm on my computer, and Reader doesn't work on your web app. I hit CMD + two or three times so that my dyslexic brain can make sense of the musty 14px Helvetica your servers regurgitated all over my screen. Then the layout falls apart. Words start smashing together. Ads bleed into my emails. And I find myself scrolling up, down, left, right, left, right – what in the hell is this? The Konami code? I don't need 30 extra lives. I want to read your content.

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Should I invest in real estate? What are my other options? August, 2017
A lot of factors have to be looked into before investing in real estate. However, the major issue that start-ups face is availability of funds. If you have enough funds to rent a property then that is a viable option. The other option that you have is to take up a space as per your requirement at one of the various co working centres. Co working is a style of work that involves a shared working environment.
The reasons it the most practical option for a start-ups are:
- It is cheaper which means the cost of the start-up is lower.
- It is flexible since as the business grows it is easier to scale up a shared office.
- There are networking opportunities in a co working space.


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Ivan Kramskoy. Portrait of Leo Tolstoy. 1873. Oil on canvas. The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia
Good Afternoon
Today was another half day. I read a bunch of magazines, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal. It was mostly typical material. I also prepared some more orders to go out for different kinds of books. It went fairly smoothly. On P.19, December 22, 2008 in Publishers Weekly, there is an article about Sony ebooks. Apparently, they sold 300,000 Sony ebook readers this year. The e-ink technology is changing the way ebooks are being read. There are still no figures for the Amazon Kindle ebook reader that have come out. But, this means there are going to be a lot more ebooks produced. Apparently Oprah Winfrey has come out in support of the Kindle ebook reader.
We have the new agreement for film permisions to show movies during the next year. There will be Sunday matinees coming up for family films. There also will probably be young adult films as well. Also, everything is in place in the calendar for January- February. I am still wondering about the new brochure being produced.
I had a chance to read some more of Spunk & Bite. The book is about how to improve your expressiveness and descriptive phrases so far. For example, you might say cerulean blue, or create a surprising phrase like tiny hamhanded man, or chocolate brown notebook, or savage hamster. There are reminders about style and diction. I try to keep my diction my own, not high handed or high minded in the least.
I find something particularly annoying about thesauri. It reminds me of teenage vocabularly building books. I often think it is more important to make your children read the classics to improve vocabulary than rely on pedantic lists of prosaic words. The best way to improve ones vocabulary is to read constantly. I read the advertisements on the subways, the contents of food packages (one of the main ingredients in many brands of bread these days is high fructose corn syrup), newspapers, the internet, community bulletin boards, and many other things.
The Society of Midnight Wanderers is no more. Psalms From The Wilderness http://jdrbeaudoin.wordpress.com/ told me it had gone defunct. It is one of the first places that I had posted a book review outside of my blog.
I am thinking of putting a list of links to favorite authors on my blog in the sidebar. Could you tell me if you would like this? It is something I have been thinking of for a while.


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Aspartate aminotransferase, mitochondrial is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GOT2 gene. Glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase is a pyridoxal phosphate-dependent enzyme which exists in cytoplasmic and inner-membrane mitochondrial forms, GOT1 and GOT2, respectively. GOT plays a role in amino acid metabolism and the urea and tricarboxylic acid cycles. Also, GOT2 is a major participant in the malate-aspartate shuttle, which is a passage from the cytosol to the mitochondria. The two enzymes are homodimeric and show close homology.[1] GOT2 has been seen to have a role in cell proliferation, especially in terms of tumor growth.
GOT2 is a dimer containing two identical subunits that hold overlapping subunit regions. The top and sides of the enzyme are made up of helices, while the bottom is formed by strands of beta sheets and extended hairpin loops. The subunit itself can be categorized into four different parts: a large domain, which binds pyridoxal-P, a small domain, an NH2-terminal arm, and a bridge across two domains, which is formed by residues 48-75 and 301-358.[2] Virtually ubiquitous in eukaryotic cells, GOT2 nucleic acid and protein sequences are highly conserved, and its 5'regulatory regions in genomic DNA resemble those of typical house-keeping genes in that, e.g.,they lack a TATA box.[3] The GOT2 gene is also located on 16q21 and has an exon count of 10.[1]
In order to produce the energy needed for everyday activities, our body needs to go through the process of glycolysis, which breaks down glucose into pyruvate. In this pathway, one very important part is the reduction of NAD+ to NADH and then the rapid oxidation of NADH back into NAD+. The oxidation phase mainly occurs in the mitochondria as part of the electron transport chain, but the transfer of NADH into the mitochondria from the cytosol is impossible, due to the impermeability of the inner mitochondrial membrane to NADH. Therefore, the malate-aspartate shuttle is needed to transfer reducing equivalents across the mitochondrial membrane for energy production. GOT2 and another enzyme, MDH, are essential for the functioning of the shuttle. GOT2 converts oxaloacetate into aspartate by transamination. This aspartate as well as alpha-ketoglutarate return into the cytosol, which is then converted back to oxaloacetate and glutamate, respectively.[4]
Another function of GOT2 is that it is believed to transaminate kynurenine into kynurenic acid (KYNA) in the brain. The KYNA made by the GOT2 is thought to be an important factor in brain pathology. It is suggested that KYNA synthesized by GOT2 could constitute a common, and mechanistically relevant, feature of the neurotoxicity caused by mitochondrial poisons, such as otenone, malonate, 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium, and 3-nitropropionic acid.[5]
Clinical Significance
In nearly all cancer cells, glycolysis has been seen to be highly elevated to meet their increased energy, biosynthesis, and redox needs. Therefore, the malate-aspartate shuttle promotes the net transfer of cytosolic NADH into mitochondria to ensure a high rate of glycolysis in diverse cancer cell lines. In a study completed in 2008, inhibiting the malate-aspartate shuttle was found to impair the glycolysis process and essentially decreased breast adenocarcinoma cell proliferation. Furthermore, knocking down GOT2 and GOT1 has also been reported to inhibit cell proliferation and colony formation in pancreatic cancer cell lines, suggesting that the GOT enzyme is essential for maintaining a high rate of glycolysis to support rapid tumor cell growth. Also, both glucose and glutamine increase GOT2 3K acetylation in PANC-1 cells and that GOT2 3K acetylation plays a critical role in coordinating glucose and glutamine uptake to provide energy and support cell proliferation and tumor growth. This implies that inhibiting GOT2 3K acetylation may merit exploration as a therapeutic agent especially for pancreatic cancer.[4]
GOT2 has been seen to interact with:
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Click on genes, proteins and metabolites below to link to respective articles. [§ 1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Entrez Gene: GOT2 glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 2, mitochondrial (aspartate aminotransferase 2)".
- ↑ Ford GC, Eichele G, Jansonius JN (May 1980). "Three-dimensional structure of a pyridoxal-phosphate-dependent enzyme, mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 77 (5): 2559–63. doi:10.1073/pnas.77.5.2559. PMC 349441. PMID 6930651.
- ↑ Zhou SL, Gordon RE, Bradbury M, Stump D, Kiang CL, Berk PD (Apr 1998). "Ethanol up-regulates fatty acid uptake and plasma membrane expression and export of mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase in HepG2 cells". Hepatology. 27 (4): 1064–74. doi:10.1002/hep.510270423. PMID 9537447.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Yang H, Zhou L, Shi Q, Zhao Y, Lin H, Zhang M, Zhao S, Yang Y, Ling ZQ, Guan KL, Xiong Y, Ye D (Apr 2015). "SIRT3-dependent GOT2 acetylation status affects the malate-aspartate NADH shuttle activity and pancreatic tumor growth". The EMBO Journal. 34 (8): 1110–25. doi:10.15252/embj.201591041. PMC 4406655. PMID 25755250.
- ↑ Guidetti P, Amori L, Sapko MT, Okuno E, Schwarcz R (Jul 2007). "Mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase: a third kynurenate-producing enzyme in the mammalian brain". Journal of Neurochemistry. 102 (1): 103–11. doi:10.1111/j.1471-4159.2007.04556.x. PMID 17442055.
Further reading
- Doonan S, Barra D, Bossa F (1985). "Structural and genetic relationships between cytosolic and mitochondrial isoenzymes". The International Journal of Biochemistry. 16 (12): 1193–9. doi:10.1016/0020-711X(84)90216-7. PMID 6397370.
- Furuya E, Yoshida Y, Tagawa K (May 1979). "Interaction of mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase with negatively charged lecithin liposomes". Journal of Biochemistry. 85 (5): 1157–63. PMID 376500.
- Craig IW, Tolley E, Bobrow M, van Heyningen V (1979). "Assignment of a gene necessary for the expression of mitochondrial glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase in human-mouse hybrid cells". Cytogenetics and Cell Genetics. 22 (1–6): 190–4. doi:10.1159/000130933. PMID 752471.
- Pol S, Bousquet-Lemercier B, Pavé-Preux M, Bulle F, Passage E, Hanoune J, Mattei MG, Barouki R (Sep 1989). "Chromosomal localization of human aspartate aminotransferase genes by in situ hybridization". Human Genetics. 83 (2): 159–64. doi:10.1007/BF00286710. PMID 2777255.
- Fahien LA, Kmiotek EH, MacDonald MJ, Fibich B, Mandic M (Aug 1988). "Regulation of malate dehydrogenase activity by glutamate, citrate, alpha-ketoglutarate, and multienzyme interaction". The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 263 (22): 10687–97. PMID 2899080.
- Pol S, Bousquet-Lemercier B, Pave-Preux M, Pawlak A, Nalpas B, Berthelot P, Hanoune J, Barouki R (Dec 1988). "Nucleotide sequence and tissue distribution of the human mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase mRNA". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 157 (3): 1309–15. doi:10.1016/S0006-291X(88)81017-9. PMID 3207426.
- Fahien LA, Kmiotek EH, Woldegiorgis G, Evenson M, Shrago E, Marshall M (May 1985). "Regulation of aminotransferase-glutamate dehydrogenase interactions by carbamyl phosphate synthase-I, Mg2+ plus leucine versus citrate and malate". The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 260 (10): 6069–79. PMID 3997814.
- Martini F, Angelaccio S, Barra D, Pascarella S, Maras B, Doonan S, Bossa F (Nov 1985). "The primary structure of mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase from human heart". Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 832 (1): 46–51. doi:10.1016/0167-4838(85)90172-4. PMID 4052435.
- Davidson RG, Cortner JA, Rattazzi MC, Ruddle FH, Lubs HA (Jul 1970). "Genetic polymorphisms of human mitochondrial glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase". Science. 169 (3943): 391–2. doi:10.1126/science.169.3943.391. PMID 5450376.
- Ford GC, Eichele G, Jansonius JN (May 1980). "Three-dimensional structure of a pyridoxal-phosphate-dependent enzyme, mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 77 (5): 2559–63. doi:10.1073/pnas.77.5.2559. PMC 349441. PMID 6930651.
- Jeremiah SJ, Povey S, Burley MW, Kielty C, Lee M, Spowart G, Corney G, Cook PJ (May 1982). "Mapping studies on human mitochondrial glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase". Annals of Human Genetics. 46 (Pt 2): 145–52. doi:10.1111/j.1469-1809.1982.tb00705.x. PMID 7114792.
- Tolley E, van Heyningen V, Brown R, Bobrow M, Craig IW (Oct 1980). "Assignment to chromosome 16 of a gene necessary for the expression of human mitochondrial glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (aspartate aminotransferase) (E.C. 188.8.131.52.)". Biochemical Genetics. 18 (9–10): 947–54. doi:10.1007/BF00500127. PMID 7225087.
- Lain B, Iriarte A, Mattingly JR, Moreno JI, Martinez-Carrion M (Oct 1995). "Structural features of the precursor to mitochondrial aspartate aminotransferase responsible for binding to hsp70". The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 270 (42): 24732–9. doi:10.1074/jbc.270.42.24732. PMID 7559589.
- Maruyama K, Sugano S (Jan 1994). "Oligo-capping: a simple method to replace the cap structure of eukaryotic mRNAs with oligoribonucleotides". Gene. 138 (1–2): 171–4. doi:10.1016/0378-1119(94)90802-8. PMID 8125298.
- Suzuki Y, Yoshitomo-Nakagawa K, Maruyama K, Suyama A, Sugano S (Oct 1997). "Construction and characterization of a full length-enriched and a 5'-end-enriched cDNA library". Gene. 200 (1–2): 149–56. doi:10.1016/S0378-1119(97)00411-3. PMID 9373149.


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Scott Kamieniecki – 1994 UD Collector's Choice
May 11, 2011
Can someone please tell me what is going on here?
Does Showalter know about this?
And more importantly, how did the Yanks go 88-74 with a rotation Jimmy Key, Melido Perez, Jim Abbott, Kamieniecki, and Bob Wickman (with the occasional side order of Mike Witt, Domingo Jean and Sterling Hitchcock among others – Buck used 12 starters in all), and a pen where Steve Farr was the closer and the others around were Rich Monteleone, Steve Howe, Bobby Munoz and John Habyan? How does that happen?
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May 11, 2011 at 8:34 pm
That was actually a great pitching staff. The bullpen was the same one that was the strength of the otherwise lousy Stump Merrill years, particularly the two Steves but also Habyan. Key was a perennial all-star, Perez was a steady innings-eater, and Wickman got off to a very hot start to his career, kind of a Kevin Maas of pitchers.


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Congratulations! You have successfully executed your Request for Proposal (RFP) event and contracted all of your new carriers. You have even acquired some pricing locked in for two years. All of your plant locations have routing instructions, and your vendors are onboard with entering your inbound material shipments into your Enterprise Resource Planning's (ERP) transportation module for automatic carrier selection and tendering.
Your freight is ready to be moved within the model you have set up. You have spent a significant amount of time on network design, planning, procurement, and contracting. Then suddenly, you realize that you did not clearly and formally define expectations for performance, measures, score-carding, communication, performance improvement, and corrective action. How will you control this beast?
First, do some reflection on your business. What value, service, or product are you selling to your clients? Is the nature of your market place and competition dynamic with compressed timelines and high volatility or is it more relaxed with a slow-boat modus operandi? This element and many other business rules will determine how you choose to measure performance and success in your supply chain. Functional areas from Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration, freight invoicing, status tracking, timely acceptance of orders and load tenders, and communication of all information related to your supply chain is fair game when considering how to manage relationships with carriers.
The key to keeping a strong and positive relationship with your carrier partners is setting realistic expectations early enough in the procurement process. Make sure to have clear expectations for measurement types and frequency, time period, intent of the program, improvement, and corrective action processes toward mutual benefit. If there is value to the partner beyond retention of your business, you will be much more successful.


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Reading vs Chelsea Online Stream
Reading vs Chelsea Preview:
On January 30th Reading takes on Chelsea at the Madejski Stadium in Reading. Relegation-fighting Royals will try to get their first league three points over the Blues since 1930. Brian McDermott's team have won their last four matches in all competitions, while their west London rivals have shown unconfident form on the last two away games.
Reading are eighteenth in the Premier League with nineteen points aftwer twenty three games. The Royals are just one point behind of survival zone. They have four wins, seven draws and twelve defeats so far this season. Reading have been very impressive lately with four straight wins and just one defeat in their last five matches. Last five home games have finished with three wins, one draw and one loss.
Chelsea goes third in the league table with forty five points after twenty three games, having won thirteen, drawn six and lost four. They are eleven points behind the league leaders Manchester United. Chelsea have won two and drawn three of their last five games. Last five away matches have seen three wins and two draws. Chelsea are involved into a scandal with Eden Hazard (suspended) and a ball-boy last week.
Reading head coach Brian McDermott has an almost fully-fit team to choose from. Only keeper Alex McCarthy with shoulder problems is out, so Adam Federici will continue at the goal. Also Jason Roberts with hip injury remains sidelined. Pavel Pogrebnyak is expected to start instead of him. The Royals' won with the score 4-0 in the FA Cup against Sheffield United this weekend.
Chelsea will play without banned Eden Hazard, after he kicked an annoying bal-lboy in the Capital One Cup against Swasea. Also Ryan Bertrand could start on the left wing instead of Marko Marin. Nigerian players Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel are on the AFCON, while Oriol Romeu is out due to knee injury. John Terry played in the FA Cup against Brentford, but is more likely that he will sit on the bench against Reading. David Luiz is still under doubt. Fernando Torres should continue in attack.
Reading line-up: Federici, Kelly, Pearce, Mariappa, Shorey, Leigertwood, Guthrie, McAnuff, Kebe, Pogrebnyak, McCleary.
Last three games:
Reading 4 – Sheffield Utd. 0;
Newcastle 1 – Reading 2;
Reading 3 – West Bromwich Albion 2.
Chelsea line-up: Cech, Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Cole, Ramires, Lampard, Oscar, Mata, Bertrand, Torres.
Last three games:
Brentford 2 – Chelsea FC 2;
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How to make a Mini Power Bank
Don't throw away the old Mobile battery. The high efficiency Lithium Ion battery can be reused to make a Mini Power bank useful as a Travel Mobile charger. For this, you needs a Lithium battery charger Module and a Mobile charger module in addition to the battery. Both modules will cost around Rs.100.
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Sri Lanka postpones IPL-style tournament
The inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League has been postponed to next year following the withdrawal of the Indian cricketers, the island nation's sports minister said today.cricket Updated: Jul 08, 2011 19:24 IST
The inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League has been postponed to next year following the withdrawal of the Indian cricketers, the island nation's sports minister said on Friday.
"The company which is organising (the tournament) said financially they are not in a shape to organise this without the Indian players," sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said.
Twelve Indian players were set to participate in the July 19-Aug 4 event modelled on the successful Indian Premier League (IPL) but were denied permission by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) that eventually led to the tournament's postponement less than a fortnight before the proposed start.
Aluthgamage had earlier said that the BCCI's opposition stemmed from their suspicion that former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, who was sacked on financial irregularity charges, was behind the tournament.
Sri Lanka Cricket's media manager Brian Thomas said once the Indian players had withdrawn, it was difficult to go ahead with the event.
"We thought we can't do a tournament of this magnitude (in absence of the Indian players). It is not a financial issue, it's a logistical problem."
Aluthgamage said the league would be replaced by a domestic tournament.
"The board is meeting today to discuss this and they will have the tournament without the foreign players, similar to the one held last year."
West Indian Kieron Pollard, Pakistan's Shahid Afridi and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori were among the foreign players recruited for the Twenty20 tournament.
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Michael Showalter's The Making of Television Commercials is a comedic web series presented by Babelgum.com that is hosted by famous comedian Michael Showalter (from 'Stella,' 'The State,' 'Wet Hot American Summer,' and 'The Michael Showalter Showalter.'). In this web series Michael Showalter 'reveals' how actual television commercials are made. A real commercial is shown first, and then a comedic sketch about how it was made follows. They have spoofed Kay Jewelry, Charles Schwab, Intel, and Subway. Showalter finds the humor in how serious some people take their commercial work and highlights it in this series. Watch a commercial director break down and go insane from frustration, see silly motion capture suits, ridiculous choirs and more!
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Boreman LED Marker Lights v1.5 by obelihnio
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Boreman LED Marker Lights v1.61 for Ets2 and Ats 1.30.x+ game versions
Note from the Author:
I'm here to present you some nice bling for your trucks, the Boreman LED markers.
Made from scratch in Blender Tools, with high quality lamp texture and light mask.
Mod supports a wide range of modded trucks.
Full support for my Kelsa Light-bars for DAF.
*Special thanks to Csabee and abasstreppas for a comprehensive lists of "suitable_for" variables.
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8:00am PT by Lesley Goldberg
'American Ninja Warrior' Spinoff, LeBron James Series in the Works at Esquire (Exclusive)
Esquire Network is turning to proven formats and name producers for its next round of unscripted series.
Ahead of its May 14 upfront presentation to Madison Avenue, the network has put four series into development: spinoffs of American Ninja Warrior and Friday Night Tykes, as well as a remake of Educating Britain and a sports-themed docuseries from executive producer LeBron James and Magical Elves.
"We're excited to partner with some of the biggest names in the industry as Esquire Network continues to gain momentum and grow its investment in authentic and original programming," said original-programming head Matt Hanna. "This new lineup of dynamic and provocative content reinforces our commitment to speak to the passions and interests of today's modern man."
Esquire, NBCUniversal's lifestyle network, is fresh off its most-watched quarter in history — with April on pace to deliver its seventh month in a row of year-over-year growth among the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic.
Team Ninja Warrior hails from the producers of the network's (and NBC's) long-running remake of American Ninja Warrior. The series, from A. Smith's Arthur Smith and Kent Weed, will put its own spin on the competition: For the first time, ninjas will form teams and race head-to-head through the world's toughest obstacle course. The final match of each episode will consist of a relay element for a sprint to the finish — and a new level of pressure for its competitors.
American Ninja Warrior has been a stellar performer for Esquire and NBC. Last season, the series featured the first woman to climb its famed warped wall and topped CBS' pricey drama Under the Dome in the key demo. Expanding the franchise makes sense for Esquire, which broadcasts the summer staple in addition to NBC.
Friday Night Tykes: Western, PA is a spinoff focusing on Beaver County — home of NFL legends Mike Ditka and Joe Namath — where youth football is a birthright. The series, produced by 441 Productions, focuses on the pressure kids feel to be superstars coming from parents, coaches and their entire communities. The series is a spinoff of the controversial flagship series, which takes place in Texas and which has been a ratings standout for Esquire, setting series highs in its second season.
Educating America is based on the BAFTA-winning U.K. series Educating Britain, and it explores what happens inside American schools. From TwoFour America, with David Clews and Andrew MacKenzie executive producing, the series will look to capture the true experience of staff and students as they navigate life in high school.
Rounding out the slate is Winner's Circle, from NBA All-Star James and Magical Elves. The series will take viewers on what's described as the "most epic sporting weekend" of their lives, following two celebrity friends who serve as comedic hosts and offer behind-the-scenes access to events like the Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, Masters, X Games and NBA All-Star Weekend, while exploring parties, fan culture and local highlights. From James' Spring Hill Productions banner and Magical Elves, James and Maverick Carter, Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz (Project Runway, Cold Justice) will exec produce.
The series isn't James' first foray into TV; he's also prepping an NBC game show in which teams compete for life-changing amounts of money, and he serves as an exec producer on Starz's Survivor's Remorse.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
She's a model too!
You know the type:
Something close toed and SENSIBLE. (hmmm, nope)
Something without a heel. (hmmmm, nope)
Something you can STAND in for 2 hours in a row the first time you actually DO wear them. (hmmmm, nope)
Something you can WALK in, even if you are 11 years old and have never worn heels before. (hmmm, double nope...she clomped like a cow...so delightful)
Something that only cost 7 bucks! CHECK!!!!!
need I say more? ( And yes, if they had them in my size I would have bought me some too!)
After modeling her new shoes....she was only to happy to 'model' this little hugger I made for someone.
close up.....
I mailed it off, to Christine
and...she loved it!
8 comments:
- Jenny said...
ohhhhh! How much would you charge for something like that?? My mom and I would LOVE something like that for the cold days at the shop!! Let me know pretty please!!
I can send you the yarn or whatever just tell me what to get!!
- November 14, 2009 at 7:25 AM
- gin said...
cute hugger and cute model!!
- November 14, 2009 at 10:40 AM
- Doris Sturm said...
Those are the cutest lille young feet with the polish on - how cute ;-) I miss my daughter being younger and living with me. My live is not as fun than when she was young! Darn!
Nice hugger too, but I'll take the model, instead please :-)
- November 14, 2009 at 11:19 AM
- mysteryhistorymom said...
Yes, yes, yes!!! How much would you charge, Val? Or do you want to do a swap for some jewelry? SOOOOOOOOOO cute! Curly Girl is a darling model!:) Lori
- November 14, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- Turtles In Northern Florida said...
I would have SO bought those too!
I also would put that girl under lock and key! She is gorgeous and you are going to need a BIG stick to keep them boys away.
- November 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM
- Jennifer said...
super cute shoes......and I LOVE the hugger. Can I get one?
- November 15, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- Christine Edwards said...
Cute shoes! The neck hugger looks so cute on Curly Girl, I hope you made her one too. It sounds like I'll have to keep an extra watchful eye on mine. :-) Thanks again for being so thoughtful!
- November 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM
- Unknown said...
Adorable shoes!!!! And look at those girly toes!! Love the hugger great job:O)
Yes Val.. we all want a hugger!!!
- November 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM


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INDUSTRY: Sales and Marketing Consulting
FUNCTIONS: Marketing Survey for Electronics and IT Products
Market Research and leads generation for Home Appliances
Customer Acquisition and up-selling
Retail outlet support services, training and professional guidance
Building loyalty programmes and relationship Management
Helping showrooms to generate and increase sales etc.
LOCATION: Applicants are strongly advice to apply for cities or town that they are currently resident in and must demonstrate good knowledge of the environment, market and people / population
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Position Type: Fixed Term
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- Engages in regular, day-to-day interface with retail shop owners, floor sales personnel, show room attendants etc with the object of ensuring that our clients' products are on display and adequately promoted.
- Provide sales generation strategies, counsels and guidance to retail shop owners, sales outlet and distributors of electronics and IT related products in selected cities and towns of your deployment.
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- Establish a functional administrative system of regular reporting and proactive competitive intelligence system.
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- University Degree or HND in any discipline.
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If you are a dreamer, as I am, you might say we must be dreaming when you hear about Kaiser Permanente's patient portal.
You'll literally see what I mean when you view the videos and related web pages linked to, below.
KP Show & Tell
Introduction to Kaiser Permanente (1:45)
KP Tours
A few tips on navigating the site so you won't be confused or miss something.
1. Click the image, left, to go to the site.
2. On the site, click the white arrows, left and right, to meet different patients, then
3. Click Watch Now for their videos.
4. Click other sections of the column headed with Meet Judy for more information and tours of Kaiser Permanente's system, especially:
Electronic Health record – KP HealthConnect (4:16)
Innovation Center – Watch an Inside Tour
This is a fancy, fascinating, but somewhat difficult site to navigate.


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French president's vulgar comment on jobless causes outcry
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PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron has prompted a public outcry with comments suggesting employees of a struggling company should look for a job instead of protesting.
During a visit to Egletons training school in central France on Wednesday, Macron said "some people, instead of screwing everything up, they would better see whether they can get some jobs."
He was referring to workers worried about job losses at a nearby factory who organized a demonstration on the sidelines of his visit. And, unusually for him, he used vulgar language.
Many politicians from the right and left expressed anger at the comments Thursday, considering them disrespectful to the unemployed.
Macron's popularity rate has plunged as his government starts to implement labor reforms. He is increasingly criticized as the "president of the rich."


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Hi guys!
So you're probably thinking that this Brand Spotlight post is very different to my others. It is and it isn't! No, it's not a cosmetic product, which is what I usually do, but Yes, it is relevant to cosmetics!
How? I hear you say.. 😛 Easy!
If you're clumsy like me you'll know the struggle of trying to do your makeup without wrecking your clothes! I frequently spill shit on myself. I'm obviously not blessed with great hand-eye coordination. Or, and I'm sure a lot of girls know this pain, getting foundation on a white top or dress. SO frustrating.
When Vanish contacted me to try out some of their products I was intrigued. How could I make this relevant to my readers? It was quite simple when I thought about it! I'll test the products out against make up stains! So that's what I did. 🙂
Vanish generously sent me out three of their products.
Vanish Powershot
Vanish Gold Powergel
Vanish Gold Oxi Action Powder
Which one of my readers can also win for themselves… but more on that later! 😉
First off I put the Powergel to the test against the dreaded mascara smudge! I obviously did this on an old top (just in case it didn't work, can't be too careful!)
I purposely stained my top (painful) and left it for a few minutes. Because, come on, who really catches their stains as soon as they happen!? I then squirted some of the Powergel out and rubbed the stain with it's ribbed head.
After doing that I rinsed my top in the sink and BAM! the stain was gone! Haha but no really, it was! Man, was I relieved! So the Powergel got a big thumbs up from me!
^Clean as a whistle!^
Next up on trial was the Gold Oxi Action Powder. For this stain I rubbed red lipstick against my top. Probably one of the worst colours you can stain your clothes with. 🙁
I then put a scoop of the powder into a bucket of water and threw my top in. Well I wasn't quite so rough but you get the picture!
I left it sit for an hour or so and then went to check on it. The stain wasn't as bad but it wasn't completely gone. So I decided to see if a Powershot would finish it off!
I threw one of these pink bubbles into the washing machine and let it do it's thing. Again, my top came out with the faintest bit of red on it. Hmm, I decided to give the Powergel another shot to see if it'd budge this pesky stain. Lipsticks are normally oil based which makes them notoriously hard to shift. Et Voila! After a few seconds of rubbing the stain was finally gone!
After a bit of research I learnt I should have just used the Powergel first as it works better for those type of stains. The powder works better on stains such as mud or red wine. Which is handy to know as red wine stains like a b*tch! Good thing I usually drink white. 😛
So overall I was pretty impressed with these products, especially the Powergel. I'd recommend looking at Vanish's website if you aren't sure which product is best for which stain. Something I probably should of done. 😛 They have a handy tool on their website called the Stain Solver which you can check out here!Vanish have also kindly given me the chance to give all these products to one of my readers! If you'd like to win these products just head on over to my Facebook page or Twitter to enter! 🙂
Hope you liked this post and let me know in the comments below what you think of Vanish products!
*I received or was sent these products but in no way was my opinion swayed and all are still my own 🙂


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The Noble Train Begins
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Fort Ticonderoga
December 9, 2017
Discover the epic story of Henry Knox's "Noble Train" of artillery at Fort Ticonderoga's upcoming reenactment, Saturday, December 9, from 10 am - 4 pm. The event will feature an exciting program highlighting Henry Knox's arrival to Fort Ticonderoga and recreate the beginning of the incredible feat that ultimately forced the British evacuation from Boston on March 17, 1776.
In this one-day living history event, step into Fort Ticonderoga as if it were December 6, 1775, when Henry Knox rode into these storied walls. Watch as soldiers, days before their enlistment expires, work as carpenters to maintain the fort. Experience the raw power of oxen as these thousand pound animals pull sleds of cannon tubes. Examine the science of gunnery, preserved in Fort Ticonderoga's massive cannon collection. Stand inside the stone walls in the stark beauty of winter on the very spot where Henry Knox began his Noble Train of Artillery. Event tickets are $10.00; free admission is offered to Members of Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga Ambassador Pass Holders, and children age four and under.
For more details call (518) 585-2821.
Step 240 years into the past at Fort Ticonderoga, as if it were December 6, 1775, during this dramatic living history event. Henry Knox rode into Ticonderoga to dispatch thousands of pounds of artillery to General Washington. This event will highlight how Knox's wealth of knowledge, coupled with the teamsters and draft animals moved 60 tons of ordnance to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Demonstrations utilizing oxen and horses will dramatically feature the logistical challenge Knox faced with moving the heavy artillery while museum interpretive staff will present programs on the science of gunnery including cannon demonstrations.
"Guests will have the opportunity to discover the inspirational story of Henry Knox, the unassuming Boston book seller, whose physical and mental might would be first tested with the 'noble train' of artillery," said Stuart Lilie, Fort Ticonderoga's Senior Director of Interpretation. "See man power and oxen power in action as fifty-nine cannons and mortars are carefully selected from Fort Ticonderoga. Witness the struggle for liberty and hardships soldiers faced while serving at Ticonderoga in the winter of 1775-1776. Lend a hand to the carpenters repairing Fort Ticonderoga, and learn about the material needs and productions of the new fledging American army and the resources needed for Knox's epic journey to Boston."
"Knox's story in many ways represents one of the other great revolutions of the 18th century, the transmission of technical and theoretical knowledge through books," said Matthew Keagle, Curator of Collections. "Knox was able to develop his skills through the world of print that linked together the knowledge of the Western world and beyond."
Historical Background:
The siege of Boston, April 19, 1775 – March 17, 1776 was the opening phase of the American Revolutionary War in which New England militiamen, who later became part of the Continental Army, surrounded the town of Boston, Massachusetts, to prevent movement by the British Army garrisoned within. In November 1775, Washington sent a 25 year-old bookseller-turned-soldier, Henry Knox, to bring heavy artillery that had been captured at Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Knox knew the challenge before him as he wrote to George Washington on December 5, 1775.
The garrison at Ticonderoga is so weak, the conveyance from the fort to the landing is so difficult, the passage across the lake so precarious, that I am afraid it will be ten days at least before I can get them on this side. When they are here, the conveyance from hence will depend entirely on the sledding; if that is wood, they shall immediately move forward; without sledding, the roads are so much gullied that it will be impossible to move a step.
In a technically complex and demanding operation, Knox began the "Noble Train" in January 1776 at Ticonderoga and carried sixty tons of artillery through the dead of winter to Boston in just forty days. In March 1776, these artillery pieces were used to fortify Dorchester Heights, overlooking Boston and its harbor and threatening the British naval supply lifeline. The British commander William Howe, realizing he could no longer hold the town, chose to evacuate it. He withdrew the British forces, departing on March 17, for Halifax, Nova Scotia thus giving Washington his first great victory of the war.
Fort Ticonderoga is the location of the first Knox Trail marker in the Knox cannon trail that traces the route of the Noble Train. The Fort Ticonderoga Museum owns 2 original artillery pieces that made the epic journey in the winter of 1776.
The Noble Train Begins Re-enactor Information
Special Events and Re-enactments at Fort Ticonderoga
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...a show about awkward situations.
And visit MINT's BLOG for more info
Hope to see you there, this is going to be a very interesting exhibit, as Katie Coleman and Jane Garver will transform the space into a living area to house their strange characters and situations.
Also happening tonight is Streetela's Launch Party and Exhibition/Fashion Show
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Christmas Game with "Wh" and "How" Questions!
Santa Claus is coming to town! Here is a new Christmas-themed game for you to play with your child. Create and come up with Christmas related questions:
- 25 "What" questions ex) What does Santa like to eat?
- 15 "Where" questions ex) Where do we put stockings?
- 10 "Who" questions ex) Who is the reindeer with the red nose?
- 10 "When" questions ex) When does Santa come?
- 10 "Why" questions ex) Why does santa wear a big, warm coat?
- 10 "How" questions ex) How do you make hot chocolate?
On the game board, create special spaces! If your child lands on a space with a present, they get to take another turn! If they land on the coal, they lose a turn or go back a space, whichever you decide. This game is easy to make! You can laminate the game board and game cards.


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|Albion Basin, 26 June 2011
I was wondering this morning what the peak snow depth was at Alta-Collins during the 10/11 season. For some reason I had 230 inches in my head, but it turns out that was wrong. Instead it was 207 inches, achieved at 1300 UTC (7 AM MDT) on April 30.
That year we were still at 186 inches on June 1 and 108 inches on July 1. Yes, that's right, over 100 inches on the ground on July 1. I took the photo at top on 26 June while skiing in Grizzly Gulch. Stupendous!
I'm skeptical we will have a run like that this year, only because the climatological odds are against it, but it is something to hope for...


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The benefit of using the Cloud mounting option is that it makes the Acoustical Panels more efficient at absorbing sound.
Typically, in a wall-mounted application, you are only utilizing one facing of the acoustical panel. This is fine, however, if you can utilize both facings, why not? By suspending the acoustical panels, sound is absorbed on the fabric-faced side first. Any sound that "flanks" around the edges of the panel and bounces off the ceiling can be absorbed by the back of the panel as well.
Acoustical panels in the Cloud configuration also work better at absorbing low frequencies. So, in a room that has a lot of low frequency build-up, Clouds do a great job at capturing those low frequencies and put a stop to their reflection.
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We offer them in a range of sizes and in 1″ and 2″ thicknesses. Also, with all the fabric options we have, you are guaranteed to find a color that will either blend in to your existing ceiling or stand out as part of a greater design.
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If you wanted a more creative option, you can opt for WhisperWave™ Clouds and baffles. These acoustical panels can be hung horizontally (Cloud) and vertically (Baffle). Both options still give you the ability to utilize both facings of the acoustical panel. Easy to install, these Clouds look great and are very effective acoustically. At Highland Baptist Church in Laurel, Mississippi, James Jolly described the WhisperWave™ Clouds as follows:
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Producing full recreational prosthetic arms for children, helping teachers create innovative curricula and a servant leadership award are among the six initiatives seeking financial support through Crowdfund UNC Charlotte, an online platform that assists members of Niner Nation fund unique experiences.
"Crowdfunding is an opportunity for students to reach out through a platform hosted by the University, to try to gain support for the initiatives they see important while they're here," said Shayna Long, assistant director of annual giving. "Niner Nation is a strong network of friends who love UNC Charlotte, and digital fundraising campaigns enable us to tap into those friendships."
Crowdfund UNC Charlotte initiatives for fall 2017 are "The Helping Hand Project," "Charlotte Teachers Institute," "2017 NASA Student launch Competition," "Derrick Griffith Servant Leader Award," "Green Energy Train" and "Native and Underused Fruits."
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Four girls have four dreams. Crow is on the way to becoming an international fashion designer. Jenny's been discovered by a Broadway composer. Edie still wants to go to Harvard. Nonie ... isn't really sure, but knows it's something fashion-related and wonderful. They're growing up and on the brink of glittering careers. So why are their lives so complicated? Why does success demand sacrifices, and which ones are they willing to make? In this, the final book of the Threads trilogy, Nonie discovers that life is just beginning. The girls have choices to make. Who will wait for fame? Who will emerge an outright star? Who will fall in love? And who will turn her back on all her dreams? This time the answers are in New York. It's a long way for Nonie to travel, especially with only one teeny-weeny wheelie bag. But for the sake of her friendships, Nonie will do whatever it takes.
Sequins, Stars and Spotlights is (sadly) the last book in the amazing Threads trilogy.The first book in the trilogy, Threads, is my favourite book, like, EVER! - so obviously I had to see what happened in the end!
There were a few new characters in this book, that I really liked including Nonie's 'friend' Liam , and Jenny' mum Stella. There was another new character, but I'm not going to say who that is, because that would be giving away one of the (very unexpected) plot twists! I have to say, I really enjoyed meeting Stella (Jenny's mum). She was a brilliant addition to the book and gave it more heart and it was great that we finally got to find out more about Jenny's family.
Crow wasn't in this book as much - I missed her *shrug* 's and *silence* 's! Crow is normally one of my favourite characters, although she can get a little annoying at times - but still. I missed her!
It was strange to see the girls all grown-up - it's hard to imagine Nonie as being 16 or 17! She doesn't mature much in the first two books, but in this one she does. I felt sorry for her at times, especially around the middle when everything seemed to be wrong. Honestly, I felt like crying at that part! Luckily she had Liam to support her. I liked Liam :)
My only complaint was that it did get a bit confusing at times. The book took place across about a year but I didn't know when things were happening (as in months weeks etc. time). But apart from that it was perfect.
Overall, this book gets 5/5. It was really enjoyable and extremely well-written. The characters were so realistic and seemed to almost come to life on the page. Oh, I wish this wasn't the end of the series! *sob* Well, at least we have a new book by Sophia Bennett to look forward to! I interviewed Sophia and she told me that she is currently writing a new book called The Look. Can't wait for that! Anyway, I recommend this series and hope you all read it and experience the magic of Threads. : ) Bye!
Thank you so much to Chicken House for kindly sending me this to review!
Age Group: 11+
Publisher: Chicken House
Official Publication Date: 07 February 2011
Author Website: www.sophiabennett.com but Threads has it's own website here
Review done as part of the British Books Challenge 2011 hosted by The Bookette.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sequins, Stars and Spotlights by Sophia Bennett
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Great review! I really should get my hands on the first book in this series.ReplyDelete
At least you have Sophia's new book to read - you won't feel so sad then :D
Rachel xx :o)
Good review, I got to read the copy you sent me! I want to read to the first two fist though. I found no.2 from the libary now I just need to keep my eyes open to find the 1st one!!ReplyDelete
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Great review! Looks like a cool book; maybe I'll have to keep an eye out!ReplyDelete
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We have a very wide selection of antiques and furntiure from tables and chairs, to fittings and lighting, statues and oddities. If you are looking for a unique items for your home then this is the place to come, and if you already have something in mind that you haven't been able to find you can use our wishlist service and we can try find what your looking for. So come along and visit us and have a look round for yourself.
In the galleries you will find photos of the sort of things we sell. Please note alot of these items are one off peices and they can sell very quickly so its best to call in regularly to see what we have!


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In decades past, children went to school, exchanged gifts, sang carols and celebrated Christmas with one another before parting for winter break. Often, they did so right in the classroom.
For the most part, those days are over as school districts tiptoe through the cultural minefield between freedom of speech and court rulings on religion and the public schools.
The latest example of how easily those efforts can blow up occurred Thursday, when an attorney for the Fort Worth ISD tried to provide guidance to staff members during the holidays. The memo from Bertha Bailey Whatley emphasized that the district cannot endorse any religious activity.
In addition, she wrote, Santa Claus may not visit any classroom during class. That wasn't a change in policy, but a response to staff members who planned Santa visits during class time. Santa is not banned from classrooms, Whatley said. The popular holiday figure is just not allowed to interrupt instruction.
Santa 'is welcome'
The memo brought immediate reaction, including from one parent who told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram the district had "achieved the absurd" in an effort to be politically correct.
If anyone had missed the fine print in the memo, the district on Friday sent out a clarification statement titled "Fort Worth ISD loves Santa Claus."
"Santa Claus is welcome to visit our schools," the statement quoted interim Superintendent Walter Dansby as saying. "He can be in the lobby. He can be in the cafeteria. … He can be in the school, outside the school, around the school."
Students are not banned from exchanging gifts and cards, but that also cannot be done during instruction times, according to the statement.
Whatley's initial memo to staff was rather strict, said Hiram Sasser, an attorney for the Liberty Institute, a conservative group that, according to its website, works "to limit government and to promote free enterprise and Judeo-Christian values."
The organization continues to represent several Plano families in a 2004 case about religious-themed gifts, including candy-cane messages, that caused districts across North Texas to re-examine their policies.
"Santa Claus is a universal thing that is allowed in schools," Sasser said. "There's always been a discussion about religious items, but Santa Claus is always accepted. That's what surprised me about the memo."
Sasser said the institute has received several inquiries from parents and school districts in the area about what is legally permissible in the classroom during the holidays.
Texas Association of School Boards legal services published answers to frequently asked questions on its website titled "Holiday Hang-ups." It emphasized that classroom parties must serve an instructional purpose and holiday decorations can be religious as long as secular decorations also are displayed.
Sasser said that schools can have holiday parties "the way they did 20 or 30 years ago," he said.
"When they start calling it a holiday party or winter party, they're doing that because they want to," Sasser said. "They don't have to. They're choosing the paths where there is the least amount of resistance."
Sasser, who represented the family in the candy cane case, said there have been several legal precedents about what is permissible on campuses during the holidays.
The rules in Plano
Plano ISD knows the dicey realm well. The famed case began in 2003, when a Plano principal stopped an 8-year-old boy from distributing candy cane pens with religious messages on them. A year later, with the assistance of the Liberty Institute, the boy's parents and several other families sued on free-speech grounds.
The district later revised its policy to allow passing out religious materials at designated times and locations. Students can now hand out secular and religious gifts before and after school, at three annual parties, during recess and at specific tables in school.
Middle and high school students also may hand out items in hallways and cafeterias during lunch and non-teaching hours.
Plano teachers may not refer to a holiday party as a "Christmas" celebration, but students can exchange gifts, pass out cards, wear holiday-themed clothing and say any holiday greeting they would like. Adults helping at holiday parties, such as PTA parents, may not give gifts to kids.
The district creates these rules to "maintain order and discipline during the instructional day," said Lesley Range-Stanton, the district's spokeswoman, "while at the same time permitting ample channels of communication."
The Dallas Independent School District has no policy on Christmas per se. It does not prohibit exchanging gifts.
"But it's certainly not encouraged," said DISD spokeswoman Libby Daniels. "Certainly, during school time, we would like the focus to be on school."
Other districts
Beyond holiday parties, Richardson ISD lets principals determine when and where to permit gift-giving. "The nature of the gifts really doesn't enter into it," said Tim Clark, the district's spokesman.
Allen ISD allows teachers some discretion in determining whether students may pass out gifts during class. If appropriateness comes into question, said district spokesman Tim Carroll, the teacher and principal confer.
"The times are changing, and people have to adhere more to school district policy than they did 20 years ago," Carroll said. "There's more focus on diversity and less assumption that everyone comes from the same background."
Administrators recognize the need for caution, he said.
"What a school district can do is try to be sensitive to parents but not overreact," Carroll said, "and then nothing is allowed and everyone is angry."
Staff writer Matthew Haag contributed to this report.


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|Dr. Thomas Redfield
Real Name
Dr. Thomas Redfield
First Appearance
Operation: Peril #1 (October-November 1950)
Original Publisher
American Comics Group
Created by
Ken Bald and Richard Hughes?
Dr. Thomas Redfield was a physicist working on a cyclotron at his private laboratory in New York, when his rich fiance Peggy, showed him plans developed by the prophet, Nostredamus, for a time machine. Although skeptical at first, Tom used the plans to improve his cyclotron, and discovered that it actually is a time machine. He had many adventures through time and space with Peggy. They met many legendary figures of the past, including Nostredamus, King Arthur, Anne Bonny and King Midas, among others. They traveled to prehisoric times, to the planet Venus, and witnessed the sinking of Atlantis.
Tom was often "forced" to make out with historical and intergalactic beautys, to get out of mortal danger, which threatened to put him in mortal danger with his fiance. He was an exceptional fighter, and often brought a gun on his expeditions. The time machine was soon turned into a rocket ship capable of interplanetary travel, and it could be remote controlled by Tom.
Public Domain Appearances
- Operation: Peril #1-12


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The tyranny of the elite
- If Greenland wants a society that works properly, it needs to turn the current situation on its head, so that 80% of the economy is no longer controlled by "the political rulers". The sooner the better, Michael Keldsen, a danish barrister writes in The Arctic Journal. Further he writes:
"There is not shortage of optimisitic rhetoric from members of the elite – the political rulers – about Greenland's outlook as a mining economy or as an independenent country. But, in 35 years of taking care of itself politically, the country's leaders have taken people's initiative away, either through improperly prioritising how to spend public funds – both those that come in from Copenhagen and those the country earns itself – or though a failed language and educational policy that has left many young people capable of speaking only Greenlandic and which has left them unable to speak Danish or English."


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Right! As soon as I read it I pictured it in my mind. I could see this scene set up: storyboarder or animator walking in the office asking if they were for real, and Matt and Trey were like "You think we're joking? This is for real! Now do your job and animate a gerbil up Mr. Slave's Ass!"
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Daily photos from Regency Cheltenham, the Heart of the Cotswolds, and surrounding Gloucestershire
I notice the jackets, Marley. Chilly already? Too bad, but is it typical?
More and more different from winter shots!.. Even with people wearing jackets! :-)
Hmmm ... this is beginning to look like home for you, Marley -:) Think you need a vacation from your British weather. I'll send a little heat your direction - if - you agree to share some of your cool moisture. OK?
Based on your photos, you at least had two months of summer. We had all of two weeks!
no no no everybody this is not normal. Marley this picture will surely go down in history as the year of the summer there never was. Goobly gook I know but that's what the non summer is. Unfair unfair. Sun gods come back.
I like summer showers (which we get once in a blue moon) - but not that much rain. Wish you warm Indian summer. Nice capture with the puddles in the photo.
Now this is a typical British summer image. Rain soaked streets. Be interesting to see them all together and match the weather to the month.


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It would appear that President Trump has ended one welfare program, actually it is two, two for the price of one. Ended is the cost sharing portion of Obamacare. That means that we hard-working citizens will no longer have to pay for others lifestyle. It also ends a corporate welfare scheme, the insurance companies will no longer be paid to overcharge for insurance products. Well done Mr. President.
Now here is the "fly in the ointment". Congress can appropriate monies from the national treasury to fund these two welfare programs. My guess is that congress will appropriate monies from the national treasury. They will do this for two reasons. The first being is that they need campaign donations from the insurance industry. The second is that this welfare program is like all the rest a vote-buying scheme. The old back-scratching scheme, "You scratch my back and I will scratch yours".
I am also of the opinion that the republican controlled congress has made no serious attempt to end Obamacare for the same two reasons. Doing so would have cost them both campaign contributions and votes. The insurance industry could have done much better with the monies donated to political campaigns, but then they would have not put corrupt politicians in their pocket.
So, lets discuss the insurance industry and the lobbyists for the insurance industry for just a moment and the possible correlation of insurance premiums. Insurance companies charge for their premiums to cover overhead. The insurance company employees have to be paid, whether it comes from the company directly or is included in the premiums, the employees will be paid. How much do you do you think it costs the insurance industry as a whole to have lobbyists? Millions or tens of millions? Who pays for the lobbyists? Where does the money going into political campaigns come from? Would premiums be lower if not for the lobbyists and campaign contributions? The insurance industry looks out for the industry and not those who buy policies. There is a reason that former politicians become current lobbyists. There is also a reason the former lobbyists become current politicians.
The same goes for the banking industry. The people receive a mere pittance in the form of interest on their savings, while the industry pays millions for lobbying efforts. What is the rate you receive on your savings? What is the rate on your mortgage or other loan? What is the dollar amount from the industry in the form of campaign contributions? What would your rate be if not for paying lobbyists and campaign contributions. The banking industry looks out for the interest of the industry not those who use the banks.
Politicians look out for their political careers not those they are supposed to represent. Or do they? If this is a representative republic just who do the congress critters represent? It sure aint me and you. They represent their moneyed interests.
Now that President Trump has brought this non-sense to an end the congress critters are screaming in agony. He has out-smarted them. They now claim that millions will lose their health care insurance, the premiums will be to high for them to afford. They make it sound like they care about the common man. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It was the politicians, the democrat politicians, who wrote, passed and implemented the health care law known as Obamacare. They wrote it knowing full well it was unaffordable, that is exactly why they included a subsidy program. They did not give a hoot about your health care or your ability to afford insurance, they wanted to ensure a steady flow of revenue for the insurance industry, which in turn ensured a steady flow of campaign contributions. Please wise up.
If the politicians really cared about your ability to afford or have health insurance they would lighten up on the regulations that curtail job growth and opportunity. You do not need subsidies to afford any thing. What you need is job then maybe, just maybe you could get insurance through an employer sponsored health care plan, a group plan. Do you want a job or a subsidy?
While I am on the subject of ending subsidies, all of them should be ended. Welfare included. I am of the opinion that "If you don't work you don't eat. I said dont not cant. There was a time in which the community and the associated Churches helped those that had fallen on hard times. There were even private charities that were equipped to help those that could not work long-term. The problem now is that government has caused such a demand for assistance that the Churches, communities and private charities can no longer keep up.
The child credit on the tax forms should be eliminated. I am personally tired of seeing and hearing from people that they got their "tax refund" check and it was more than they paid in in taxes. A tax refund is when you get a little bit back when the government took a bit too much. A "refund" is not when you get back more than the government took from you. What you received was a welfare check and nothing more. It was money they never earned, nor were entitled too. I have even heard some say that they did not deserve the "refund". They did not return the money, they spent the money and in some cases on the damnedest things imaginable. They could afford the things they bought not by their own efforts, but because of the efforts of others. Before the government could give them anything it first had to be taken from another.
One more thing. Maybe those enlightened individuals in congress should read a short story. "It is not yours to give".
I might as well end with this. I would like to see the day come when those that received money from the government they had neither earned or were entitled to send the money back. What the government calls "entitlements" are just welfare payments. You are entitled to what you earn and nothing more. If you feel that you are entitled to more, go earn it. Be independent not dependent. Mark those welfare checks return to sender, if you have the courage.
I have a hunch that Dixie, The Confederate States of America would not have become a welfare state.
God Bless Dixie.
God Bless the South.
God bless the State of Florida.
What was right in 1776 was right in 1861 and is right today.


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Time's running short as early next year Sirdan will be in Queensland.
Lunch at The Diggers Club
Dessert at Yours and Owls, where the ambience and scenery were superb. Last night's band were retrieving their gear.
Tom Waits was our background music, and great coffee, great cakes.
Stewart Holt at Yours and Owls. See also Lovely afternoon in The Gong, Congenial, Surry Hills revisited–people — 2.


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Since this decision was unacceptable to military spouses, Congress soon passed a law that allows state courts to determine whether military retirement pay is to be considered joint property or sole individual property in a divorce. This law is called the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA).
While this law may seem to affect different people in different ways, a lawyer familiar with Colorado divorce laws can help make sense of it for you. If you are considering a military divorce in Colorado, consulting with an experienced military divorce attorney is an intelligent first step.
How will military benefits be divided?
There is no "magic formula" in the USFSPA laws that will tell you how the courts will rule in your case. In fact, it is perfectly legal for a court to order a 50/50 split for a brief marriage, or even award the majority of the benefits to the non-military spouse, as long as state laws allow it. In some cases, however, the state of Colorado may decide to award the entire military retirement pay to the military member.
Certain federal laws do apply to the division of military retirement pay, in terms of the length of marriage and payable percentage of total benefits, but the courts are given a lot of leeway in determining the rest. For these reasons, if you want to ensure you get your fair share of a military retirement package, working with a Colorado Springs military divorce lawyer is imperative.
Note: Jurisdiction must be established in a state before that state can take action on military retirement pay, and establishing jurisdiction can be very tricky in a military divorce. Be sure your attorney is knowledgeable about military jurisdiction requirements as they pertain to your case.


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"Finland's parliament narrowly approved a bill legalising gay marriage on Friday, 28 November after months of heated debate and controversy. Yes, you read that correctly. Finland, often regarded as one of the most inclusive and progressive countries in the world, has only now approved same-sex marriage for its citizens. In the US, by contrast, 35 states have already legalised gay marriage, with same-sex marriage bans recently falling in Arkansas and Mississippi.
The vote passed with 105 votes in favor and 92 opposed, making Finland the 12th European country to allow same-sex marriage and putting it on the same legal footing as its regional peers: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The announcement that the bill had passed was met with cheers of jubilation in Helsinki's Citizens' Square as a crowd of at least 5,000 people shouted 'Thank you!' towards the parliament building.
'It's a demonstration of civic activism and it's also a sign that Finnish legislation is approaching the same level as that of other Nordic and Western countries on this very delicate and difficult issue,' Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb told the crowd after the vote.
Homosexuality in Finland has been legalised since 1971, though it was only formally declassified as an 'illness' in 1981, and gay couples have been able to enter into registered partnerships in the Nordic nation since 2002. Registered partnerships gave same-sex couples most marriage rights, but banned couples from adopting and taking the last name of their spouse.
The announcement to legalise same-sex marriage is being lauded as a victory for activists and marks the end to an uncharacteristically tense debate about homosexuality in Finnish society, where polls and analysts were still undecided whether the law would pass right up until Friday's vote.
Attempts to pass a bill in the past were met with stiff opposition, both in the government and in segments of civil society. Officially recognising same-sex marriages was brought to parliament by Tahdon 2013, a pro-gay rights advocacy group, after a failed attempt to submit a citizens' petition in February 2013.
Following their rejection, Tahdon 2013 gathered more than 166,000 signatures in favour of same-sex marriage and resubmitted the petition in December 2013, where it was accepted and slated for debate in parliament this [last] week."
FOREIGN POLICY 28 November. REID STANDISH


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A dozen crickets atop a table: Half of them are crawling and jumping around, while the rest lie still on their sides. Which ones are alive, and which are dead?
Stanford students are asked this question and others in preparation for volunteering as a youth mentor for Science in Service, a program housed in the university's Haas Center for Public Service. Articulating the seemingly simple distinction between life and death proves daunting even for those studying science and engineering, according to program director Kelly Beck. But in the process, they learn how to ask the right questions and how to engage young minds in discussions about the whats and whys of the physical world.
Science in Service is one of many off-campus programs being recognized tonight by the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. Other Stanford-based youth service programs that will be honored—with the Menlo Park-based nonprofit's Leading Community Partner award—include those involving students and staff from Stanford Athletics, the Graduate School of Business and the School of Education. University Provost John Etchemendy is expected to be in attendance.
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Black Friday has come again and Miniature Building Authority will also be having some great sales. Everything in the store will be 10% off plus some items will be unbelievably low for this special shopping day.
So take a couple of minutes and check out the sale. Here is the link to the sale items and then the 10% is automatically deducted from your order.
Thanks for everyone's support.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kirk, Claudia, Jim, and Parry


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I've been keeping a secret… I'm excited to share that I'll be one of the featured makers at the Feliz Holiday Sale in Austin, TX on November 4th!
I was thrilled when Feliz co-creators Abby Powell and Natalie Davis invited me to be part of their amazing event. Feliz is a weekend-long event which begins with an artist meet and greet, then proceeds to a day of workshops, where you can make anything from beautiful jewelry, to richly dyed fabrics, to hand printed papers. Feliz will culminate in a small sale with a select group of makers from all over the country. Feliz Holiday Sale will be Sunday, November 4th, at the Palm Door, which makes it a perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping.
On a personal note, I have so much respect for Abby and Natalie's vision for this event. They are approaching the whole weekend with a level of enthusiasm and professionalism that I find invigorating. Abby was a co-host for Little Winter Market, another delightful handmade holiday market that happened in Portland in 2010. With that success under her belt, she's determined to bring a curated selection of handmade goods to the people of Austin. She and Natalie have a passion for the handmade community that is not matched by many, and I could not be more excited to be a small part of this big undertaking.
You can read more about Feliz here, and check out my Maker feature on the Feliz blog.


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The Humanities and Social Sciences Speaker Series is an event hosted by the Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Student Associations that showcases work from Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Students who will give brief 7 minute presentations about their work throughout the day. The event will be preceded by a keynote the evening before.
Date and Time:
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Kyle Morrow Room, Fondren Library 3rd Floor
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Rice Staff
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A lot of my recent posts have featured snowy landscapes or advice for winter adventures. Well…because…it's winter, and winter is my favorite time of the year. But I suppose if you wanted to, you could extend your snowy adventures into the late spring or summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, or you could adopt a "never summer" mentality and go to the Southern Hemisphere each year in June for a second summer. Not bad ideas…but if you're going to become a snow chaser, you should check out Mike Zawaski's new book Snow Travel: Skills for Climbing, Hiking, and Crossing Over Snow. This new book in the Mountaineers Outdoor Experts Series will tell you all you need to know about how to travel effectively on snowy terrain, including how to choose and use essential gear such as an ice axe and crampons, how to self-arrest when you're falling down a slippery slope, and how to safely descend snowy terrain. So…if you're a fellow lover of winter, and you seek out opportunities to adventure outdoors in snowy conditions, this book is one you'll want to add to your shelf whether you're likely to encounter a snow-covered slope while summer hiking in the Sierra Nevada or whether you're out there getting after your winter play, as usual.
Want to know more about Zawaski's new book?
See my article on the About.com Survival Skills site:
"Review of Snow Travel: Skills for Climbing, Hiking, and Crossing Over Snow"
Mike Zawaski's Snow Travel: Climbing, Hiking, and Crossing Over Snow offers key details about how to move effectively through challenging terrain. Use this resource to gain essential knowledge that you can put into action the next time you confront a snow-covered trail or steep, snowy slope…click here to continue reading…
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"For instance, you may not want to call a spade a spade. You may prefer to call it a spatulous device for abrading the surface of the soil. Better, however, to stick to the old familiar, simple name that your grandfather called it." ~ Joseph Devlin
From the OH Cards come the image and word "dead end" and "expert:"
There are people who look at certain problems or questions and judge them to be be unsolvable. Then there are those who see a complicated snarl of knots yet have the patience to sit and slowly but surely untangle them one at a time. When I want to see the truth as the queen above sees it, sometimes the fast and easy explanation just won't cut it. My ego doesn't want to dig deeply - better to blame it on a person or event in the past and leave it at that. But like the cop that chases and finally corners a thief in a dead end alley, sometimes I have to peel away not-so-pleasant layers to find the truth underneath.


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The thing about coming to grips with Ezekiel chapters 36-39 as a set – so to speak – is to go back to the original foundation for this framework of understanding Ezekiel. It is essential to remember that of all the Great Prophets, Ezekiel is unique, and as earlier established, well beyond reproach. He is unique because he was formally trained to be a Priest of the Temple. That means he was able to recite from memory the entire Torah (first five books of today's modern Bible). He was extensively versed in all law (what eventually became the Mishnah) as well as completely familiar with the entire history of Kings and High Priests of Israel/Judah. Ezekiel would have been intimately familiar with all temple practice, orthodox or otherwise, and would have also a pretty standard working knowledge of all "business" transactions, contracts, and covenants made within the walls of the temple and their impact on the government of Jerusalem. Today, Ezekiel would be PHD in Theology, with a double minor in political history and business law. Quite a guy.
Why is that important when considering Chapters 36-39? In order to answer that question, another question must be posed: What would be the primary question that a formally trained Priest of the Temple be most interested in answering – especially to his people under armed occupation so far from their homeland and holy Temple? What question would Ezekiel want to answer most of all?
In my mind, Ezekiel's most challenging question to answer would be: What kind of God do we worship?
Think about it for a minute. First of all, his people are held prisoner under armed guard and those guards worship a completely different god – or pantheon of gods. And they came to Jerusalem and conquered. It would appear that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob was powerless to stop it. Worse, it would seem from Ezekiel's own words that the God they worshipped – those that did keep the faith – seemed to bent on their absolute destruction. So, why should these people put in the effort? Why not change religions and go with the flow in Babylon? Afterall, Jeremiah had recommended that the people just go with Babylon, submit to their rule. Why hold the line on religion? Who is God and what can he do?
A priest of the temple would relish this question and answer it by telling a story, by painting a picture of hope. This is key to understand chapters 36-39 because if we fall into lockstep with the majority of commentaries, we are faced with some very puzzling problems with the texts as written. The problems become so evident, that many authors are forced into large circular paths of apologetics, or fall into a synchronized tactical narrative which portrays the prophet as as A.D.D. afflicted fortune teller crouched eagerly over his crystal ball. This has the unfortunate side effect of casting God – especially as described in the Old Testament – as capricious, fickle, and subject to whims of on-again-off-again affections much like a precocious preadolescent child. In fact, it sounds very much like the type of god-like behavior we become accustomed to when studying classic Greek mythology.
Consider the following sequence of chapter 36-39 as told by Ezekiel:
- Tomorrow – the mountains of Israel will grow again
- Some time in the far future – an army of bones will rise into a real army
- In a short while – the people will be restored to Jerusalem and Israel will be one
- Some time way in the future – a great coalition of evil nations will rise and threaten Jerusalem
- Once all that is done – the fortunes of Israel will be restored.
Did anyone besides me get whiplash from that? Yeah, even with the pretty colors, this just doesn't make any sense – especially to a bunch of displaced Hebrew civilians living under armed guard.
……….Unless you ask the right question….such as "What kind of God do we worship?"
Here we have Ezekiel, a priest of the temple, answering to his people
we worship a God who can heal the land back to a place of milk and honey – give food to his people like the manna of Moses time.
We worship a God who is capable of defeating death itself and raising the strength of his people
We worship a God who can restore his people, who will go searching for those that are lost and remembers each one
We worship the same God who defeated Pharaoh, and who defeated all the combined nations across the Jordan. He is the same God who will defeat the very worst we can imagine, if……if we stay true to our faith.
And…According to chapter 36, We worship a God who does all of this for His own reasons and for His own Namesake – which is a very interesting concept.
It was always Ezekiel's mission to call his people back to a remembrance of their origins, to return back to their faith, and to send a message of hope. Chapters 36 through 39 provide answers to desperate questions arising from a crisis of faith.
In addition, these four chapters set up the finale of the book of Ezekiel which moves away from the troubles at hand to Ezekiel's vision of religious perfection.
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Kamari Beach Hotel
Read more about this Hotel
Kamari Beach Hotel is a modern 4 Star complex set on Lardos Beach, a tranquil and unspoilt spot on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea.
Whether you are looking to enjoy quiet walks along the country lanes lined with olive groves or simply relaxing on the beach and cooling off in the crystal clear blue sea, then Kamari Beach Hotel is the place for you. For those of you that would like a more active holiday how about a game of football on our 5x5 sand pitch, by the beach or have a fun game of beach volley, a great way to make new friends and have a good time.
How far is the nearest beach?
The hotel is located directly on the tranquil Lardos Beach.
Distance from Airport
The airport is about 30km away from the complex.
The modern style hotel complex consists of a main building, eight sets of bungalows and an annex building and offers a total of 130 rooms.
Each spacious guest room is complete with a private bathroom with shower, bath and hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV and large balcony/terrace. The rooms are designed with the guests' ultimate privacy, comfort and security in mind. The air-conditioning is individually regulated.
Food & Drink
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel are served in buffet style. The à la carte beach taverna is renowned on the island for its traditional Greek cuisine and the best fresh seafood and offers wonderful meals on the shaded open-air terrace overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
Sports & Entertainment
The hotel offers a large outdoor swimming pool with pool bar and a children's pool, as well as facilities for beach football and beach volleyball. Sun loungers are provided at the hotel and may be hired on the beach. Water sport facilities available for a fee include waterskiing, windsurfing, banana boating and pedal boating. Guests can play pool/snooker for a fee. Entertainment programmes are arranged for adults.
The air-conditioned establishment features a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a games room, TV lounge and children's playground. There is also a breakfast/dining room, Internet access (for a fee) and car park.
It is 2 km from the village of Lardos and 8 km from the historic village of Lindos. Links to the public transport network are some 250 m away and Rhodes International Airport is situated at a distance of approximately 60 km.
(Additional charges may apply)
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- Currency Exchange
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Eurythmics Reunite for Feb. 9 50th Anniversary Beatles TV Special
LOS ANGELES — Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart are slated to come together and perform once again as the Eurythmics for a segment on the CBS-TV special "The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles," commemorating the Fab Four's first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on Feb. 9, 1964.
"When it came around to booking this show, what I felt was important was to try and find those artists who not only would be able to interpret Beatles songs, but would also have an … understanding of what they meant," longtime Grammy Awards show producer Ken Ehrlich told CBS News.
Ehrlich also is overseeing the Beatles tribute show, which will be taped at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan. 27, the night after the 56th Grammy Awards show and using many of the performers who will be in town for the Grammys.
It will be the first time in nine years that Lennox and Stewart have performed together as the Eurythmics. It hasn't been specified what song the Eurythmics will sing. Other performers are still to be announced.
"The Night That Changed America" is scheduled to air exactly 50 years after the Beatles' appearance, which also took place at 8 p.m. on a Sunday night, and also was carried on CBS.


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Acupuncture is an ancient treatment method that involves inserting extremely fine needles into acupuncture points or specific spots relating to the body's energy meridians. The needles may be stimulated with heat or electric current to enhance the therapeutic effect.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, an energy called Qi flows through the body, nourishing every cell and every organ. Without Qi, there is no life, and when Qi is in balance, a person is healthy. It is when Qi becomes excessive, depleted or stuck that illness arises. Acupuncture brings about health and balance by influencing the flow of energy in the body.
Trigger Point Injections is a treatment for patients with chronic pain that is associated with tender areas, or knots in the muscle tissue called "trigger points". Pain associated with trigger points is often referred to as myofascial pain.
After specific trigger points are identified on physical examination, they are needled to elicit a twitch response, which inactivates the trigger point and eliminates myofascial pain.
Patients that respond to this treatment usually do experience some benefit from the first injections, although the benefits tend to be cumulative with repeated injections and a course of 4-8 treatments is usually necessary to eliminate most trigger points.