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The existing system, where retrofit projects are charged 20 per cent VAT while new builds go tax-free, discourages renovation and reuse, argues the Building Better, Building Beautiful commission.
'We would like the government to consider the alignment of VAT treatment of repair and maintenance work for existing buildings with construction of new buildings,' said the commission's chair, Nicholas Boys Smith.
The commission said the move would not only prevent historic buildings from being demolished but would also be more sustainable and more in line with the principles of a circular economy.
The measure has repeatedly been called for by architects and heritage groups. Arboreal Architecture's Harry Paticas recently launched a petition calling on the government to zero-rate tax on retrofit.
The tax rethink is one of 30 'policy propositions' in the commission's wide-ranging interim report Creating Space for Beauty, which was published earlier this week.
In addition to calling on councils to name and shame bad schemes – a measure it trailed on Tuesday – the commission proposed that only 'beautiful' homes should receive government funding.
'The delivery of beautiful and resilient places should be made a condition of targeting of government subsidy and grant regimes,' the commission said.
The report also calls for 'proper procurement', saying the process has become 'unwieldy' and that it wants to see design outcomes weighted as heavily as other outcomes.
It said: 'The commission would like at the next stage of our work to explore specifically Design and Build and other forms of construction contracts and their impact on out-turn build quality.'
It also called for design review but not from 'on high', greater enforcement to ensure planning proposals get built as approved, and encouragement of mixed-use and 'gentle density' schemes.
The report has been welcomed by RIBA president Ben Derbyshire, who praised it for 'giving the subjective "beauty" some meaning', while Design Council chief executive Sarah Weir said there was 'much to welcome' in its findings.
The commission's final report is due to be published before the end of the year.
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Ask for beauty. Beauty and placemaking should be a collective ambition for how we move forward and a legitimate outcome of the planning system. This should be embedded prominently in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), associated guidance and encouraged via ministerial statement.
Rediscovering civic pride in architecture. Public-sector procurement of buildings should place major focus on beauty, placemaking and civic pride. Public engagement, citizen involvement in scheme selection and data on local preferences should axiomatically inform this.
Don't subsidise ugliness. The delivery of beautiful and resilient places should be made a condition of targeting of government subsidy.
Planning excellence. There is an urgent need for more high-quality planning, landscape and urban design skills within local authorities.
A common understanding of place. The university curriculums for architects, planners, surveyors, highways engineers and builders should all include some elements of placemaking
Proper procurement. More work is required on this topic but we would wish to see design outcomes weighted as heavily as other outcomes.
Moving the democracy upstream from development control to plan-making. The quality and breadth of public engagement with the plan making (as opposed to the development control) process is not good enough
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Kim Kardashian's baby reportedly resembles her reality TV star mother and could be getting a similar name too.
Kim's daughter with rapper Kanye West was born on Saturday — five weeks early and weighed just five pounds. No name has been announced, but ones starting with the letter K are favourite, reported Sun online.
Donda, after Kanye's mother who died in 2007, could also be in the running.
"She has dark hair and looks just like her mum," a source said.
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Police who were the first to respond to the massacre at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando this June are still haunted by what they saw.
If Officer Omar Delgado hears a particular ring tone, he told The New York Times, it instantly transports him back to that night.
Gerry Realin, another policeman who responded to the scene, is still experiencing similar symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
"The man who went to Pulse that day is not the same one who came home," his wife, Jessica Realin, told the Times. "He shuts down, turns a different color; his breathing changes."
The police were locked in a standoff with shooter Omar Mateen for hours, who killed 49 people that night before officers finally shot him down.
Frances Robles writes for The Times that while victims of mass shootings often receive compensation to deal with the tragedy, first responders don't usually get the same treatment. Both Delgado and Realin are struggling to pay their bills, particularly the ones piling up for therapy and mental health treatment.
"Anyone who has requested any type of assistance during this process has received unconditional assistance from the city of Orlando and the Orlando Police Department," Orlando's deputy police chief, Orlando Rolon, told the Times.
Delgado and Realin each have GoFundMe pages set up to help them out:
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Calla lilies (Zantedeschia albomaculata) are one of the world's most known flowers perhaps because they're so different and impossible to get mistaken for. Their trumpet shaped blooms – clean and simple – represent sensitivity, yet the laconic flower gives away an aristocratic vibe.
Referenced in the famous movie "Stage door" (1937) by Katharine Hepburn and a constant source of inspiration for Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings the calla lilies are associated with classical beauty and elegance, in fact, the word "Calla" comes from the Greek term for "beautiful". Calla lilies bloom in late spring and in wide array of colours – white, yellow, purple, pink. We used white calla lilies in our gorgeous Royalty bouquet. Learn more…
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On the night of the rebellion (August 21, 1831), Turner and his comrades armed themselves with hatchets and killed slave master John Travis, his family and an employee who resided on the plantation. Over the course of the next two days, an estimated 75 slaves would be freed from bondage-and 60 people were believed to have been killed during the insurrection. Upon the arrival of militia forces, most of the slaves were either killed or captured. Nat Turner was able to evade capture, for the next two months, until he was eventually found on October 30th. Turner and reportedly 50 others would be found guilty and executed. It has been estimated that as many as 200 other slaves would be murdered to instill fear in any other slaves that may be considering any future revolts. Many historians have asserted that Nat Turner's body was skinned and dismembered. His body parts were distributed to multiple slave owners across The South as trophies/souvenirs. In the aftermath, Virginia and other states would pass laws making it illegal for any Black Person to be able to read or write.
Editors Note: If you haven't seen Nate Parker's adaptation of Nat Turner story "The Birth of a Nation," then go out of your way to see it. It was an outstanding piece of work. So outstanding that it had to be suppressed. From digging up scandals from Nate Parker's past, to multiple documented cases of patrons being told that the movie was sold out and being encouraged to choose another movie, the film was left with monetary numbers that were far less than expected considering the critical acclaim won prior to its release. Buy the DVD, use the FireStick, or search online. But make sure that you see it.


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Gummy Wants to Erase All Debut Footage of Herself from Karaoke Screens
The footage on karaoke screens can often be outdated, and singer Gummy expressed her displeasure about the clips from her debut days that are still played.
On June 9, singers Kim Hyung Joong and Gummy appeared as guests on the radio channel MBC FM4U's "Date at 2PM."
When DJ Park Kyung Lim asks, "Is there a memory you want to erase since your debut," Gummy replies, "I want to get rid of the karaoke room screens that show footage of me from my debut days. I want to call the company [behind them] and complain."
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To be honest the title of today's instalment is a little bit off the mark, but not enough for it to be click bait, but it does sound better than the semi-naked crime fighter.
So, just who is this naked fighter of crime?
It was Wednesday night and I was retiring to my bed when I saw headlights shining from the rear of my neighbour's property. Now the property in question is empty as they're having building work completed at the moment so this car raises my suspicions. I opened a window and could hear voices over the running engine. So I leapt into action and grabbed a pair of pyjama bottoms and a torch and exited the house at speed to confront the assumed thieves. As I ran along the lane I realised that shoes or at least slippers would have been a good idea, but it's too late now.
I arrive at the house and the vehicle's headlights illuminate two bemused looking Italian men, who from their point of view are being approached by a semi-naked man in pyjama bottoms waving a torch and looking like he's escaped from a high security mental health establishment.
"What's going on?" I say, trying to sound in control yet now realising this could probably be the most stupid thing I've ever done. They then smile, big toothy grins that threaten to slice their faces in two, "We're here delivering sand for the builder." Is their reply.
I smile too, say something inane along the lines of, "Okay, have a good evening," and shuffle back up the lane, vowing to give up crime fighting, now knowing that I've given two delivery men something joke about in the bar.
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How to view pages in "Desktop mode" with the default Samsung Galaxy S2 browser
Firstly you need to open the browser then press the phone's menu button and then select the "more" option from the contextual menu. This will open a long list of options as you can see on the right hand side. The option you need to select is "Settings" is near the bottom. When you select the "Settings" menu you will open a screen like the one on the left, you need to scroll to the very bottom of this to find "View mode".
In view mode you will need to select the desktop option and then, every page you load should load in the the more normal "Desktop" mode that you will be used to if you have used the website on your computer or laptop. An example of this is the BBC's website that is
on show to the left here in it's "Desktop" mode instead of the very ugly and unimpressive mobile mode.
Whilst this hasn't been completely tested by myself it did, by default, load the desktop versions of BBC, Gmail, Google and Gamefaqs as opposed to their mobile sites. If you prefer the desktop versions of websites, even on your mobile, this would seem like the best option for now, especially if you like the default browser.
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I'm from singapore galaxy s2 user. My phone browser doesn't have that view mode option.ReplyDelete
Hi Bala,ReplyDelete
You may need to update browser, I know some UK phones don't have the view by default yet either =/
I'm from india galaxy s2 user. My phone browser doesn't have that view mode option.so what i do now to get that view mode on my browser settings .ReplyDelete
OK this isn't the best of answers but I advise downloading either Skyfire is has a Desktop mode that can be found. For the Desktop mode on Skyfire press on the icon under google (it looks like half an android and half a screen) then select Desktop.ReplyDelete
Sorry is that's not great. Also try to make sure you have the most up to date "Internet" browser.
As others have stated I too do not have this "View Mode" option. So which version of the browser is this in? How would I go about getting the version you are describing?ReplyDelete
Hmm, I just checked the version I'm using and it's 2.3.3. Has everyone tried updating the software on the phone as well as updating the firmware through KIES?ReplyDelete
Other than that the only think I can think of is it's the Vodafone firmware I'm using that is giving me the option but that's a bit weird.
I'm on 2.3.4 and no such option, tried the debug mode and no luck either. Please help!ReplyDelete
Right it seems to be specific firmware NOT android version as I first thought. The best work around would be to user Boat Browser (it's free from the market)ReplyDelete
In the browser type "about:useragent" without the "" .. it will pop up a window scroll down to desktop and select it... doneReplyDelete
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I'd advise using Boat Browser which is set to browse as a Desktop very easily (http://www.mobilephonetipsandtricks.com/2012/01/best-way-to-desktop-browse-internet-on.html)ReplyDelete
Thanks Steve your answer worksReplyDelete
Nice and quite informative post. I really look forward to your other posts.ReplyDelete
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Monday, April 8, 2013
These Is Good
R- New food is dangerous Beel. It can give you a belly ache.
B- LOTS of horses eat this food, Ranger. We call it "oats" and horses have eaten it for many, many years.
R- Lots of horses eat worm-paste too. And it is very bad.
B- Try some, buddy. You'll love it.
R- No.
B- Ranger, TREAT!
R- You have a treat? I will eat a treat.
B- There you go, Ranger. I know you will only eat a little the first time, so that's all I brought.
R- It is a good treat Beel. I will have some more now.
B- Sorry, buddy. Only a cup full of oats. The rest is for the other two horses.
R- I will eat their oats. Oats is a good treat.
B- Now, you leave their bowls alone. You NEVER eat this much of a new food! We will give you more oats tomorrow.
R- The cold white is starting to fall from the sky Beel. I will starve and freeze if I do not get more oats treat.
B- Tomorrow, my friend. Fill up on hay tonight.
R- Okay Beel. You will know where to find my bony and frozen body when the sun comes home tomorrow.
B- If you're still alive in the morning, I'll get you some more oats. We'll make a plow horse out of you yet.
R- If plow horses eat oats treats I will learn.
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Hahahahahaha. I love your conversations with Ranger. They crack me upReplyDelete
LOL! I love it! You need to write a book on Ranger stories with you illustrations!ReplyDelete
Very witty conversation, but surely not a plow horse.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 8:53 AM
I love Ranger stories, write a kid book with them, this one would teach kids to try new foods, sometimes they are so good you want more and new foods make you grow into maybe not a plow horse but a foot ball player.ReplyDelete
perfect way to start my day!ReplyDelete
Yummmm, Oats and Black Oil Sunflower Seeds. Try those Ranger.ReplyDelete
Loved this!!!!ReplyDelete
I can't believe he went for it....you MAY have created a monster. Thanks for the laugh!ReplyDelete
Dang it. You need to get with Jay and get a book made. Your illustrations are too perfect. I mean, you already have your own product line started courtesy of GunDiva and her mad towel skills :)ReplyDelete
Glad Ranger figured out that oats were not bad. YUMMO!
Crack for horses. Lol.ReplyDelete


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Parenting can sure be stressful, and that might be the understatement of the year. There is so much information out there about what children need in order to thrive. But not enough attention is given to what we need as parents, on a daily basis, in order to keep our cool, stay grounded, feel nourished and supported, and really enjoy the journey.
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"I feel peaceful, And now you won't be able to make me a fool, Because i have barred you now, Those pictures that you put up won't reach me, And I feel so free, This is the reason I barred you, Those status that you always put disturbed me, And there is nothing that could… Continue reading #44#Reason I barred you
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"Yet again the time has come, I feel lonely again, Why did you love me when you were fake? You will never understand, My whole life is at stake, Your lies are eating me up everyday, I told you to never brake my trust, Still you took me for granted everyday, I asked you to… Continue reading #43#Poem#Love#Hate
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Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Torpedo
Size : 6 x 52
Ring : 52
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua
Price : ~$15 each
There's a seemingly endless debate as to whether this cigar is superior to its sister 1926 line of stogies. For comparison, I smoked both on the same afternoon. Unfortunately, the pure pleasure I experienced with a '26 #2 maduro did not spill over into this smoke. To be fair, I lit another to give a second shot a week later… it missed the mark again.
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The maduro wrapper is a dark, beautiful brown. This torpedo, like its sibling, is a wonderful example of a perfectly sized, well-made cigar. Simply put, the appearance of this cigar is beyond reproach.
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Like appearance, there are no issues with regard to the construction of this cigar. Other manufacturers should aspire to such perfection. The draw was spot on… the burn unwavering.
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Pre-light, this torpedo exhibited only a faint smell of tobacco. This is a big deal to me… I like a whiff of the foot to be full of aroma. Strike one. The stogie lit nicely and the first 10 puffs or so were very nice. At the start, it appeared fairly sweet, with a hint of chocolate that faded quickly. I didn't notice as much spice as expected.
Strike two came about an inch or so in, when the taste changed to a dull wood taste that seemed to predominate the middle portion of the smoke. To be honest, the 2nd third was a dud… mainly just a smoky taste. If this weren't such a highly regarded stick and about $15, I would have ditched it.
Luckily, I refrained from tossing it. To its credit, the last third was very nice. The spice started to pick up a bit and had a nice, but very subtle, coffee taste to compliment. The end saved this stick as an average smoke for me.
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Strike three comes here. I have had numerous smokes in the $5 range that would rival this cigar. Numerous $10 smokes blow it away. You can pick up an Ashton VSG, Tatuaje, Gurkha or Fuente and find much fuller, more robust flavors and strength. At $15 a pop, this stick needs to be robust and full of flavors. The '26 is… the '64 is not.
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I can't stress enough how disappointed I was with this cigar. I have often heard remarks to the effect that it is as good or a better smoke than the '26 series. That comparison seems far-fetched to me. However, to be fair, I like a strong cigar, and the '26 is fairly strong… much stronger than the '64. Unfortunately, the '64 not only fails to live up to its strength rating, but falls short of exhibiting the robust flavor that is expected from this type of smoke. Don't get me wrong, it's a decent smoke, but not what I would consider a premium smoke. If you want a taste of Padron, save your money and pick up a 2000… you'll get a similar (or better) profile from it and save about $10.
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I love Nicaraguan cigars, but I have a burning passion for MADURO Nicaraguan cigars. Padron, Perdomo, Oliva, just give it to me dark.
For Christmas, I splurged at the shop, and bought a Padron 1964 maduro, smoking it on New Years day. Wow, great flavors, and a smoother presentation of the same themes from the X000 line.
Was it worth $16 (after local taxes)? Not quite. I'd smoke these things more if they were closer to $10-12, but with inflation and tax increases, that's unlikely. So, They'll remain a rare treat, when I have more money than I know what to do with. I don't know when that will be.
An inexpensive alternative would be Perdomo's new 10th Anniversary Reserve maduros. I'm gearing up to score a box of these to salt away.
Jimbob, I picked up a couple of the Perdomo 10th Maduros because, like you, I'm a sucker for that wrapper . . . and I heard a lot of good buzz about them. I smoked one a few days afterwards and it was a complete dud . . . nothing but smoke to me. Nowhere near one of my cheap faves . . . the Partagas Black. Anyway, I think I just got a bad stick. I put the other away for a little time in the humi. I've heard too many positives for a repeat to occur.
i like this smoke, i do prefer the '26, but this is still nice
It sounds like the only reason you knocked it on value was because it wasn't strong enough? Please clarify.
Can't say it any more clearly than this:
"Numerous $10 smokes blow it away. You can pick up an Ashton VSG, Tatuaje, Gurkha or Fuente and find much fuller, more robust flavors and strength. At $15 a pop, this stick needs to be robust and full of flavors. The '26 is… the '64 is not"
At it's price range, a lot is expected from this stick.
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I guess when you say it needs to be "robust" and you can get much "fuller" flavors from other sticks, that says to me that in order to get a higher rating it *has* to be robust and full. Robust the '64s are not. Complex, subtle, and balanced, they are. I think some more weight should be given to that.
Jason, I'm glad you enjoy them. The last third of the smoke is the only portion that fits your description. I'm sorry, but I have no desire to pay a premium for a good smoke 45 minutes in.
This particular series seems to have had a bit of a fall in quality, and i've heard it from many. Padron is definatly still churning out some fine cigars, but mabye give the '26s the go for a year or so.
The lowest price I've been able to find is $15. It's a bit hard to pull the trigger on that when there are other cigars for that price or lower that I know I like.
Lee, I'm with you on the buying a Padron 2000 and pocketing the difference. The 1964 didn't strike me as 4x better than the 2000, or 3000, to justify the 4x price. It was a bit smoother, yes, but unless I'm riveted to the cigar and doing nothing else, it's just not worth it.
If it were a blind taste test, I could tell the difference between the two. But if I'm watching the Bruins, drinking coffee, and chilling with friends, the difference is negligible.
I was hoping to get my hands on one of these but I guess I need to try out the 2000 and 3000 series.
Kal, if you smoke the 2000 or 3000 maddies, you've got all the flavors, at 1/3 the price.
I too was so excited to lite this sucker up and see what all the fuss was about. I kept waiting for it to wow me but it never showed. It was like sitting through a bad movie. You keep hoping that it will get better but by the time the credits roll you realize it was a waste. It was okay at best but at $15 a stick and a 93 CA rating you want it to be great. I know I'll never buy another. If you were to offer me a choice between this smoke and an Oliva V, at half the price, the V wins hands down.
Every Padron I have ever clip, lit and smoked were great–thx. for the review–makes me want to fire one up.
Dry box them… your cigar is too wet! You'll see a remarkable difference…. This cigar is just different than the '26 it wasn't meant to be compared, instead contrasting it's brother in a awesome way that Padron can only do!
Here's a review 18 months later: I found the 1964s far superior to any of the x000 padron's. The consistency in appearance and construction of both the 1964s and the 1926s cannot be understated. The 1964 mellowed in the humidor to a nice level of spiciness with chocolate and cocoa undertones. I still prefer the 1926s, but the 1964 torpedo is a fine cigar in it's own right. And the price has dropped to $10. You get what you pay for and have the patience to store.
I'm surprised to see the strong preference for maduros here. I rarely smoke maduros. To be sure, there are some excellent ones out there and I do enjoy them on occasion. The Fuente x-tra Viejo series contains and Opus-X filler and binder, but a maduro wrapper. These are one of my all time favourite cigars. Yet I still prefer the Rosado Red wrapper on a regular Opus. In any case, I tend to think of maduros in general, as a bit of a scam. Why? Because real maduros are very very rare. 95% of maduros just have a cooked(heat applied to wrapper leaf) or even a dyed wrapper. Also, since the wrapper leaf is heat treated, maduro cigars are poor candidates for long term aging, as the wrapper leaf will not continue to improve in flavor over time. In Cuba, there are no "fake maduros." Cuban maduros are made from the most mature, and naturally darker, tobacco leaves.
For an excellent Padron, try the '64 series Monarch in Natural! It's one of the best non-Cubans on the market right now.
I totally agree with this review. Perhaps it is my looking for more punch in a cigar or that my palate/tastes are different, but I do not think the 64's hold a candle to the 26's.
Also, I'll take it a step further and say I enjoy the natural wrappers much more than any of the padron maduros.
I disagree. The 64 is worth the price. I've recommended it to many friends who have all praised it. I also smoke VSG , a wonderful stick. I think the 64 is a superior smoke.


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The critics' gig.
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It's April, and a little early to cast about for annual trends, but if last year was the year of the Box Office Slump, this year is well on its way to being the year in which the Critics Were Cast Out. 11 films so far, including two this past weekend, "The Benchwarmers" and "Phat Girlz," and it's beginning to seem like what used to be the kiss (off) of death — not daring or bothering to offer advance screenings of a film for critics — apparently doesn't matter much to anyone anymore, as few of the film in question are having much trouble finding decent box office biz, at least for the opening weekend. It's like when you're just out of college and being part of a threesome seemed all wacky and hip, but gradually you realize that you have less and less in common with Audience these days (and to be honest, you never got Studios to begin with) and then Audience and Studios are spending an awful lot of time together, and suddenly they're talking about getting a one-bedroom together, just the two of them, and Audience hugs you and says "no hard feelings, we'll totally all still hang out, right?" and wonders if maybe you should start dressing more your age.
And where is this metaphor going again? Ah, yes, to the Orlando Sentinel's Roger Moore, who, at his blog Frankly My Dear…, details how he was accidentally not uninvited to an advance screening of "The Benchwarmers," and who wrote a nasty review that was also the only one out there; it was carried by Knight-Ridder papers across the country. At which point Sony starts with the outcry:
And with the calls from Sony, come the lies. The review is "bogus," they tell one editor. "Unauthorized." That I "disguised" myself to get in (a roped-off row for "press" is not exactly incognito) to another. That KRT subscribing papers have to "pay" extra to run the review.
Incidentally, in his late review of "Phat Girlz" at the Boston Globe, Wesley Morris writes that:
When movie studios refuse to show films to the press before opening day, it usually means they stink. In the case of "Phat Girlz," which wasn't screened for critics, I'm convinced it's because the studio didn't see the movie.
This is a disarming and, in its own way, delightful vehicle for its star and executive producer, the comedian and actress Mo'Nique. Who could hate this movie?
Who knows? This could spawn a near-future era of antagonistic, espionage-based reviewing, in which critics sport fake mustaches and trench coats and creep into screenings of "Big Stan," only to be bounced back out onto the sidewalk in a tumble of tweed and brittle bones by sharp-eyed, 'roided-out publicists: "Damn you, Sarris, we said WE'RE NOT SCREENING FOR CRITICS!"
In the LA Times, Mark Olsen interviews Phillip Lopate, who recently edited "American Movie Critics: An Anthology From the Silents Until Now":
The question we're sort of dancing around is this: Does film criticism matter?
If you're a writer, as I am, you may feel it's great to have this interesting, distinguished prose being generated. As a reader, I try to situate film criticism as a part of American letters.
I want to dodge your question by giving two answers. If film criticism no longer matters as much, I hope this anthology will be seen as a valuable tribute to what once mattered terrifically. If film criticism continues to matter, let it spur on future film critics.
Lopate will be at REDCAT in LA on Thursday, on a panel with Manohla Dargis, Richard Schickel and Kenneth Turan.
At RogerEbert.com, Lisa Nesselson of Variety responds to friend's request for pithy advice for the would-be critic in a way that's frank, funny but far from pithy.
In closing, I'd say the privilege of being a critic really kicks in when I get to write "the Variety review" of an important film and I feel like I really, truly, am the "right" person for the job. I'm enormously proud of my reviews of "Bowling for Columbine" and "Irreversible" (both written on tight deadlines in the pressure cooker of Cannes) and I've been told that my review of "Memento" has helped other people understand the film.
But I have colleagues who just crank out copy, figure one word is as good as another and everything they write will be glanced at at best and then discarded, so why knock yourself out? Variety always wants to know what's "hot" (a word I would retire, if I had the power…). But why would anybody who aspires to make movies or act in them for the long haul ever want to be "hot?"
In his introduction to the debut issue of Undercurrent, the new magazine just launched by the International Federation of Film Critics, editor Chris Fujiwara writes that
Film criticism, at least in English, seems often in the position of
apologizing for its own existence, pretending to be something else, or
wishing it were something else. Undercurrent wants to be a place where
film criticism can dispense with alibis.
Honestly, while what we've looked over so far on the site is admirable, we don't think this particular form of dense, academic-influenced criticism has ever been in danger — the small but impassioned crowd that would read a near shot-by-shot analysis of "The Wayward Cloud" isn't going anywhere. It's the great, more personal and more populist writing in papers that you come back to, week to week, that we do worry about.
+ The movie Sony re-HEALLY doesn't want critics to see (Orlando Sentinel)
+ In 'Phat Girlz,' empowerment is entertaining (Boston Globe)
+ Sort of a critics' revue (LA Times)
+ Advice to a Would-Be Film Critic (RogerEbert.com)
+ #1 4.2006 (Undercurrent)


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Tried And True Ways Of Effective Puppy Training
All dogs need to be trained so that they can learn what proper behavior is and they can learn what improper behavior is as well. This article provides helpful advice and strategies on how you can train your dog.
It takes many repetitions before a dog learns a new command. It is said that a human only masters something when they do it 10,000 times, and dogs are no different, although it should take much less repetitions than that! Continue repeating the same command with patience, and eventually your dog will learn it.
Teach your dog all of the newest training methods to keep him in line. Too many owners tend to be under the impression that once they have trained their dog, that's the end of it. Pets share a lot of the same habitual learning that humans do. That is why it is vital to ensure your dog maintains a strict rule system.
When approaching a dog you've never met, approach them slowly and offer them the back of a hand to smell. As you do this, you give the dog an opportunity to acclimate to your scent and become used to your presence. When a dog recognizes the scent, they won't fear you and will follow commands.
Make sure your dog is comfortable and compliant with his leash. The safety of both of you while out walking is paramount, and the proper training will ensure this.
Practice patience when you are training your dog. This reduces frustration and annoyance when canine training. Keep in mind that they wish to please you; however, they get confused because they can't understand your language.
The best way to train a dog is by using positive reinforcement. Reward your dog with happy words, petting and an occasional very small treat when he pleases you. Do not ever scream at or strike your dog. This teaches your dog nothing and will just show him that you do not know how to train him. Stick to the plan and maintain a positive attitude for great results.
A useful tip for puppy training is to avoid rewarding the dog for bad behavior. This teaches the dog that he is in control. An example would be giving the dog a treat ever time it starts to bark.
Keep your training sessions short so your dog retains what they have learned. The average dog will pay attention for about fifteen minutes and will not learn anything once it has lost interest in the exercise. After training, praise the dog for a job well done.
Be consistent when training a canine. Write down a list of all the commands you use, and inform anyone who commands the dog to use the words on the list. Reward your dog for following commands. Do not reward your dog if he doesn't obey. If everyone is on the same page, the dog will better understand what is expected of him.
Untrained dogs can drive you crazy and ruin your home. Armed with these tips, you should be adequately prepared to work with your dog, providing valuable skills and behavioral guidance.
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Who really knows what's down the road. As we travel this path it is only our intention that creates the driving force that steer us away from unsavory repercussions. Who knows higher good? I know a good atheist. Doesn't believe in God, but every day he does the best he can. I know a giving catholic, trying to keep the faith-he will pray for you all night if you ask him. I know a Jehovah witness-working everyday to save souls; will bless you even though you can't stand her at your door. I know a Christian who wants to feed the world. Then there is the Buddhist who spreads kindness wherever he goes.
Some have strong spiritual egos and claim to know God-reading him in a book, others touch on truth and know their ignorance-accept what is and practice without judgment. But real love doesn't necessarily depend on rules, principals and theories, it just is and when you feel it you know it. Since we are energetic souls, what we intend from the heart is what becomes our creation. You might say one thing and mean another. Another is what regulates your desires. Intending for the highest good is what the Great Order Divine understands and creates - the highest good for all. And do we know the highest good? Only the source knows. The mangoes that look the best aren't always the sweetest. But we can do what is in our power everyday to help co-create the highest good- and that's how we love in action every day.
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Another good week working for Arthog Outreach where I was leading environmental, canoeing and team building sessions.
Environmental Sessions
As a continuation of the 'Theatre Theme, we ventured outdoors to look at fire lighting, which proved to be a very popular activity. The young people were given time to collect their materials and then they had to keep the fire going for a minimum of 5 minutes, which all the teams achieved with ease. Then, they had to design a poster to show others how the lit their fire and we had some mighty fine ones indeed.
Canoeing At Simpsons Pool
A low ability group for the canoeing at Simpsons pool so we had to take things slowly. The group worked well to load and unload the canoes and there was lots of laughter and smiley faces as the session progressed. No one wanted the session to finish so a job well done in my opinion.
Team Building Sessions
For my morning group we continued with the climbing theme, encouraging the young ones to put on the safety equipment and to better their effort last week. All impressed with their team working and effort they put into their climbing.
My afternoon group, continued with their John Muir Award and we decided to explore the local woods with a bit of orienteering and I pleased to say that no one managed to get lost (well at least for not too long) and they were all pleased with their achievements.


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Herculis best meeting in the world in 2011 ! !
On July 22nd 2011, in a capacity-crowd stadium (18,000 spectators) and an extraordinary atmosphere, Herculis experienced one of its most exciting editions, which led to the meeting ending the 2011 season at the top of the World Rankings by meeting for the third time since its creation. Indeed, for its second year as part of the Samsung Diamond League, Herculis Monaco is ranked best meeting in the world ahead of prestigious meetings such as Zürich, Brussels and Paris. This achievement generates a natural satisfaction for the Fédération Monégasque d'Athlétisme, which is actively chaired by HSH Prince Albert.
As far as the performances are concerned, the 2011 Herculis edition can boast no fewer than 2 Continental records, 7 National records, 4 Meeting records and 6 World leading performances. We witnessed some astonishing events such as the 3000m Steeplechase where Brimin KIPRUTO failed to break the World record by only one hundredth of second; the 100m where Usain BOLT has to run his then best of the year to narrowly edge Nesta CARTER and Christophe LEMAITRE; but also the 100m Hurdles with the clear victory of Sally PEARSON; the solo race of World record holder David RUDISHA at 800m, Carmelita JETER out-dipping Allyson FELIX in the 200m, the winning jump of Renaud LAVILLENIE at 5.90m in the Pole Vault, Mo FARAH sprinting past Bernard LAGAT to take an exhilarating 5000m, and the stratospheric throw at 69.45m of Barbora SPOTAKOVA in the javelin.
The athletes who competed in the Principality went on to shine at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu (South Korea) where they collected 34 individual medals, basking in the glow of 12 titles of World champion, with among them Usain Bolt, Sally Pearson, Carmelita Jeter and David Rudisha. Also, 4 podiums of the World Championships were exclusively composed of athletes who competed at Herculis. And if the titles of Christian Taylor in the Triple Jump and Jenny Barringer in the 1500m Women, as well as the medals of Matthew Centrowitz and Will Claye might have shocked some people, it was no surprise for those who attended the Herculis as it marked their coming of age on the international circuit.
Herculis is looking forward to welcoming many of you back at Stade Louis II on Friday July 20th 2012 for the final international elite meeting, just two weeks before the best athletes of the world will turn their focus to the Olympic Games in London!


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First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Ann Arbor
1833 Washtenaw Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Sunday Services 10:30 to 11:30
Sunday School 10:30 to 11:30
Wednesday Evening 7:30 to 8:30
Sunday School
All young people are welcome in our Sunday School. Learning to put spiritual values to work is a primary focus in the Christian Science Sunday School. Sunday School meets year-round for young people up to age 20. Dedicated teachers use the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, to teach the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Sermon on the Mount. Children learn to apply these first lessons to physical healing and to the moral and social dilemmas they confront every day. Students learn how to use Christian Science in their daily lives.
A Sunday School service begins with everyone singing a hymn with piano accompaniment, which is then followed by a few moments of silent prayer, and an audible repetition of the Lord's Prayer. The remainder of the hour is spent with teachers in classes by age group. These teachers provide spiritual guidance while relating their own life experiences to students.


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A few political dissidents who could not be with us today…
This poster is hanging near the doorway of the Democracy & Security Conference.
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Day 2: Democracy & Security Conference– Prague, Czech Republic
June 6, 2007
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Seated left to right: Female translator for Vaclav Havel, Vaclav Havel, Natan Sharansky, Jose Maria Aznar
A list of a few of the international dissidents invited to speak at this session:
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Panel description:
Unlike political and religious leaders, dissidents do not lead popular movements.
What is their most effective role? What real ability do they have to influence events? Can they bring about significant change? Should the free world support them? Dissidents do not wage their struggles against totalitarian regimes in a vacuum. They are not alone. Also fighting with them are other movements, which are often undemocratic, even antidemocratic. To what extent is cooperation between these movements and dissidents necessary? To what extent is it feasible? What alliances can be made? What policy should be followed vis-à-vis these movements? How can cooperation between dissidents from different countries be fostered and strengthened? How can their influence in their own countries be increased? What is more important: to support reforms or the people that demand them?
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(Seated-Left to Right) ALEKSANDR MILINKEVICH– Aliaksandr Milinkevich is the leader of the "Movement for Freedom" in Belarus. After being elected in 2005 by the Congress of Democratic forces of Belarus, Mr. Milinkevich ran as the United Democratic Forces candidate in the 2006 presidential election in Belarus. Since 1996 he has been the Program Manager of the, "Foundation for Assistance to Local Development". He is the author of 65 scientific works on quantum electronics, laser technical equipment, education, and architecture. Mr. Milkinkevich was awarded the "Order of Merits for Polish Culture" for the discovery of the burial place of Stanislaw Poniatowski, the last king of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
RAFAEL RUBIO– Rafael Rubio is the President of the Asociación Cuba en Transición. He is a political consultant and a professor of constitutional law at the Universidad Complutense. He has published works on the political system in Spain, the situation in Cuba and articles on the promotion of and transition to democracy, political participation, and e-democracy.
ISSAM ABU ISSA– Issam Abu Issa is the Chairman of I.A.S. International Holding, a Qatar-based company engaged in mining, banking, real estate, energy and commodities trading, among other endeavours, in key cities around the world, with a special emphasis on the U.S., Africa and Chinese markets. He was
also the Founding Chairman of the Palestine International Bank, which was confiscated by Yasser Arafat at the end of 1990. Chosen by the World Economic Forum as one of the 100 Global Leaders for Tomorrow in 2000, Abu Issa is an advocate of
peace and democracy as essential tools in achieving global economic and social growth. He is Special Presidential Envoy of the Central African Republic, providing socio-economic expertise as the country embraces modern democracy.
SAAD EDDIN IBRAHIM– Saad Eddin Ibrahim is the founder and chairman of the Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies and a professor of political sociology at the American University in Cairo. He also serves as Secretary General of the Egyptian Independent Commission for Electoral Review, is a member of the Club of Rome, a trustee of the Arab Thought Forum, and the President of the Egyptian Sociologists Association. He was arrested in 2000 and sentenced to seven-years, but in 2003 Egypt's highest appeal court declared his trials improper and cleared him of all charges. Mr. Ibrahim has been one of the Arab world's most prominent spokesmen on
behalf of democracy and human rights.
FARID GHADRY– Farid Ghadry was born in Aleppo in northern Syria and grew up between Aleppo, Damascus, and Beirut. He worked for EG&G, Intertech, and the International TechGroup. He has testified in the United States Congress on extremism and freedom in his capacity as the President of the Reform Party of Syria. He also
spoke at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS), Harvard University, the European Parliament, the French Parliament, and the Belgian Senate. He is a member of the Committee on Present Danger. He holds a B.A. from American University in finance and marketing.
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(Next is the translator for Amir Fakhravar- Cina Daestani)
AMIR ABBAS FAKHRAVAR– Amir Abbas Fakhravar is an Iranian writer, journalist and has been a student leader for more than a decade. He was a political prisoner who spent over five years in prison for his writings, interviews and role in the student movement. He suffered years of torture in jail, including the torture described by Amnesty International as "white torture." He is an honorary member of English PEN Club, PEN Club Canada, and International PEN Club. He is the founder of the Confederation of Iranian Students and the leader of Independent Student Movement.
MOHAMED ELJAHMI Mohamed Eljahmi is a Libyan-American democracy activist and a software engineer. He is the author of many articles about Libya, which have appeared in the Middle East Quarterly, National Review Online, Wall Street Journal and Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the brother of prominent Libyan dissident Fathi Eljahmi.
(not seen-picture here) JOSÉ BRECHNER José Brechner is a former Bolivian Congressman and Ambassador (1985–1989), and a founding member of Accion Democratica Nacionalista. He was Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Bolivian Congress, and represented the country at several international forums, including the Organization for American States (OAS). During his tenure, he was nominated by all Bolivian media as the "Best Congressman." He is an Op-Ed writer and political analyst, with articles published in journals worldwide. Mr. Brechner is an active defendant of private property, free market economy, and individual freedom and rights.
(not seen in picture) CHEOL-HWAN KANG– Choel-hwan Kang
is the author of The Aquariums of Pyongyang, an account of the 10 years he spent as a child in the Yodok concentration camp in North Korea. Mr. Kang was taken to Yodok with his family at the age of nine. He was released in 1987. He lives and works as a journalist for the newspaper Chosun Ilbo in Seoul.
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** Here is an extensive list of dissidents and speakers at the conference.
Left to right: Translator for Rebiyah Kadeer, Senator Joe Lieberman, and Rebiyan Kadeer at the Lord Mayor's Residence in Prague. Rebiyah was not on this panel today.
President Bush mentioned Rebiyah in his talk yesterday—
Another dissident I will meet here is Rebiyah Kadeer of the Xinjiang region of China, whose sons have been jailed in what we believe is an act of retaliation for her human rights activities. The talent of men and women like Rebiyah is the greatest resource of their nations, far more valuable than the weapons of their army or their oil under the ground. America calls on every nation that stifles dissent to end its repression, to trust its people, and to grant its citizens the freedom they deserve.
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Good Friends.
Here I am pictured with Former Prime Minister of Spain- Jose Maria Aznar, one of the co-organizers for the conference. Jose Aznar made a public commitment during the panel session to promote individual, political, economic and intellectual freedoms.
Another buddy-
Democracy leader Natan Sharansky and I yuck it up during a break.
Prague Blogging- 2007 Democracy & Security Conference
Blogging From the Communist Parliament Building
A Night Out With Jose Maria Aznar, Vaclav Haval & Natan Sharansky
Senator Joe Lieberman Gets Personal in Prague
Democracy & Security: Has Democracy Reached an Impasse?
Democracy & Security: Does Democratization Mean Security?
Bush Rocks the Czernin Palace At Prague Democracy Conference
Garri Kasparov Joins Democracy Leaders at Press Gathering


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Essential Information
To become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), an individual must earn a master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), fulfill supervised work requirements and pass a licensing exam. Master's degree programs are available online, though students need to complete in-person clinical training to qualify for licensure.
There are several Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs that offer all coursework in an online format. Because of this, students may need access to a webcam, voice recording software, and a microphone. MSW programs require supervised practical training through an internship. The length of the internship may depend on a student's prior training.
Prospective online MSW students need to find out if a program's curriculum and clinical training requirements meet their state's standards for licensure. Master of Social Work students should also be aware that they need to hold a bachelor's degree in social work to enroll.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
CSWE-accredited online Master of Social Work (MSW) programs are designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school. Master's degree programs offer advanced courses that focus on clinical skills and supervised training with clients. Students may choose to specialize in working with certain populations, such as the elderly, families and children, substance abusers or the mentally handicapped. All online programs in this field require the completion of an in-person internship in a social work setting.
Information and Requirements
Most online Master of Social Work programs are part-time and take 2-3 years to complete. Two or three semesters of online coursework are typically followed by 2-3 semesters of internship. Internships require face-to-face interactions, but can be completed locally in nearby medical clinics or nursing homes. Some schools require a short campus visit at some point in the program, while others have no on-campus requirements.
Online courses are delivered in various ways, including interactive TV, Web-based learning programs and video-conferencing. Many online programs require specific computer equipment; for example, one MSW program requires students to use only IBM PC-compatible computers. A few online MSW programs request students to have access to a webcam, voice recording software and a microphone for real-time interactions.
Common Coursework
Online courses in social work provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to assist at-risk populations.
Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Child Development
This course investigates potential threats to the healthy development of the child from birth to adolescence. Factors that might affect a child's development include bullying, peer pressure and violence, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, drug abuse, alcoholism and divorce.
Family Counseling in Social Work
Students are introduced to the theories and methods used in family counseling. They learn techniques for assessing problems and strategies for overcoming them.
Social Work Field
With the school's assistance, online students find local internships in medical clinics, schools or nursing homes. Under close supervision from experienced social workers, students are trained to work directly with clients.
Career Information for Licensed Clinical Social Workers
LCSWs may work in environments such as schools, government programs or long-term care facilities. They might find positions as counselors, program managers or researchers. LCSWs may also set up private practices to provide counseling.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the need for all social workers to grow by 11% between 2018-2028 (www.bls.gov). Salaries for social workers generally depend on previous experience and area of specialization, but the BLS does state that in 2018 the median annual wage for a social worker was $63,140.
Continuing Education for Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Licensed clinical social workers may wish to pursue further education in social work by obtaining either a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work or a Doctor of Social Work (DSW). There is no substantial difference between these two doctoral degrees. Both may lead to either academic or professional positions. However, very few doctoral social work programs are offered online.
In order to acquire licensure as a clinical social worker, students can pursue online Master of Social Work degree programs. These programs focus on topics like child development and family counseling, and students may be required to participate in a field experience.


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Wow! Best Buy has Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two for Nintendo Wii on sale for just $4.99 (down from $19.99). I'm always pretty happy when I can score brand new video games for less than $5. 😉
Game Features:
- All in-game characters – most notably Oswald The Lucky Rabbit whose voice will be heard for the first time ever – are fully voiced by the official voice actors of those characters
- Players will experience Disney's forgotten characters and attractions in all-new levels and further explore levels from the original Disney Epic Mickey game, but now changed, impacted by world-changing events that have shaken Wasteland apart.
- New 2D levels based on classic Disney animated films and shorts will offer compelling puzzle-based, platforming gameplay
- Players will enjoy an original game story co-written by award-winning American comic book writer, Marv Wolfman, and Junction Point
- The storyline will feature a variety of new and returning characters that will further immerse players in Disney's rich history while adversaries familiar and new will challenge players.
There are 2 option for snagging FREE shipping, either include this game with a $25 order, or arrange for an in-store pick up.
(Thanks Couponing to Disney!)


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Legendary Chinese artist Han Huang is best known for the "The Painting of Five cows", one of ten most significant scroll paintings in Chinese history.
The tomb of Han's father, who was a scholar and prime minister during the Tang Dynasty, was recently discovered in the suburbs of Xi'an. Inside it was a vast collection of exquisitely painted murals that is shedding new light on the life of someone who was often left in the shadow of his legendary son.
The tomb, belonged to Han Xiu, a writer and prime minister during the eighth century. Filled with a vast treasure trove of exquisite art, the works enclosed in the tomb fit the title of someone as powerful as Han Xiu. Archaeologists say one of the landscape murals marks the rise of Tang Dynasty ink paintings.
"On the mural, there are rivers, mountains, a pavilion and the sun," said Liu Daiyun, scholar from Shanxi Institute of Archaeology. "Seen from the layout and the strokes, we can say landscape painting had achieved maturity during Tang Dynasty. "
It was previously believed that Chinese ink painting didn't achieve maturity until the Northern Song Dynasty some two hundred years later.
But this discovery has shown that the art form had reached maturity two centuries earlier than previously thought. Another mural inside the tomb, depicting singing and dancing scenes, also presents a vivid image of China's ancient art world.
"Normally, we found murals inside a tomb with only one band performing or one person dancing," Liu said. "But this time we've found two bands depicted on one mural, one female and one male band. And there's two people dancing opposite of each other. "
The beautifully arranged mural depicts a musical band comprised of different ethnic groups, including Han musicians and people from the western regions.
The scene symbolizes the rich exchanges between east and west, made possible by the Ancient Silk Road.
Archaeologists will be working hard to preserve the site and bring parts of it to museums, where it can be enjoyed by future generations.


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31st January 2011, 12:15 PM
Hi just wondering if anyone could help me about my male Cav, Charlie. He is 3 and half years old and not neutered. Im wondering if its too late to get him neutered. We moved into my sisters house in Sept as we are going building ourselves. When we were living in our old house Charlie used to get rather "friendly" with a certain toy, it never was a problem for us but in my sister's house, she doesnt like having toys in the house and we are lately running into problems with Charlie as he is getting quite "frustrated" and just wants to spend all his time outside in the utility room with the toy. He doesnt seem to do anything much (he tries but then gives up!!!) with the toy just cuddles it and wants to stay with it and I dont like that hes being isolated from the rest of us as we try to bring him in with us but he just wants to stay there. If I get him neutered will this solve the problem or is it too late? :confused: Thanks!


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"Elektra Lives Again" Miller story pencils and inks 75 pages = ***
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Did this sell well? I recall a year or two after it came out going into a comic shop and seeing boxes of them in the corner, with a sign indicating copies were $5 a pop.
I believe the 1st edition did, mostly due to Miller's name. It wouldn't surprise me, however, if it was over-produced.
This comic is GREAT! ...but it's the ONE Miller DD/Elektra comic they haven't reprinted and collected multiple times.
I wondered if it was because it was from Epic?


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A Cruel and Complex World
We strive for peace
By inflicting pain
There's no sense in that
When it is all in vain.
There are people we cannot face
Fearful that they are the reason
This world is a disgrace.
Always a Day Away
The blue sky was not just clear of clouds,
but clear of airplanes and birds.
There was no sign of life,
No sign our world was still alive.
You swallowed the air
Of the clouds that would cry
You folded the wings
Of the creatures in the sky,
You stopped all engines,
Of the planes flying by
The sky is dead today,
So we wait for tomorrow's
Though tomorrow,
Will likely be another today.
Untitled 1
The moon
The stars
The atmosphere gave all,
A feeling that would make them fall.


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Toyah mopes around, missing Owen Williams. Alma is sad to think that Mike obviously doesn't love her any more. Audrey urges her to get a solicitor. Janice receives a love letter from Owen. She phones him to tell him that he mustn't write again. Nita starts at Freshco's and is furious when Ravi phones because he can't find the marmalade. Rita wraps a ribbon around The Kabin and presents it to Sharon after sorting out all the legal paperwork. Sharon is delighted, cuts the ribbon and tells Rita that she doesn't know what she'd have done without her. Janice tries to put Toyah off from keeping in touch with Owen. Mike tells Alma their marriage has to be black or white; if she doesn't want to be with him they have to divorce. She feels she can't just blot out what's happened but wants their marriage to survive. Leanne enjoys herself when Vik takes her to a casino. Mike tells Alma that if they do get back together she'll have to forget all about him and Julia Stone. His attitude annoys her and she refuses to return to him, furious that he still sees himself as the injured party. Toyah finds Owen's letter and is devastated to discover it was Janice he fancied all along. She accuses Janice of throwing herself at him and doesn't believe her when she says nothing happened. Janice begs her not to tell Les.
Regular cast
- Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
- Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
- Les Battersby - Bruce Jones
- Leanne Tilsley - Jane Danson
- Vikram Desai - Chris Bisson
- Alma Baldwin - Amanda Barrie
- Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
- Sharon Gaskell - Tracie Bennett
- Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
- Gail Platt - Helen Worth
- Nita Desai - Rebecca Sarker
- Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
- Maxine Heavey - Tracy Shaw
- Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
Guest cast
- Coronation Street
- 5 Coronation Street - Downstairs rooms
- Corner Shop
- The Kabin
- Roy's Rolls
- 5 Grasmere Drive - Living room
- No. 4 Montreal House, Weatherfield Quays - Living room/kitchen
- Plaza Casino
- A croupier in the Plaza Casino is uncredited despite having lines of dialogue.
- TV Times synopsis: Mike and Alma accept that they're finished. Rita officially hands over The Kabin to Sharon.
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 13,370,000 viewers (7th place - combined figure including repeat).
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