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Hog Island boas are an island variety of common boa. The two main differences are size and colouration. Hog Island boas are naturally hypomelanistic (low in black pigment). This allows the other colours to stand out more, giving a lovely muted pattern of light browns and pinks to orange and even blue. Adult female common boas may reach 12 feet but it is very rare for a Hog Island boa to get above 6 feet and males generally reach 4 feet. Common boas would make great first snakes if it were not for their adult size. The smaller size of the Hog Island boa makes it a great alternative to the often fussy royal python as a choice of first snake. This Hog Island boa care sheet sets out the basics for you.
Obviously the other "advantage" the Hog Island boa has over the larger commons is that being smaller, they require less space, allowing for a smaller enclosure. The old rule of thumb, length of vivarium plus depth of vivarium equals length of snake shows a three foot vivarium large enough for all but the largest specimens and a four foot enough for even a large female. So for someone wanting a boa but without the space (or the funds) to house a large common, the Hog Island boa makes an obvious choice.
As to keeping a smaller Hog Island boa in a small box until it is bigger and more confident. Can you? Well, yes you can. Do you have to? Well, no you don't. If you want to house a young Hog Island boa in the vivarium that will last into adulthood and beyond, that is fine. Just ensure there are plenty of places for it to hide away in different areas of the viv.
The Hog Island boa comes from the tropical Cayos Cachinos Islands off the coast of Honduras. So they need heat and a reasonable level of humidity (although not wet). Around 29C at the hot end and a humidity level of around 60% is fine. I prefer heating with a ceramic heat emitter and this must have a cage around it to prevent contact with the snake and consequent burns. Due to the smaller size of the Hog Island boa you could use a heat mat (mounted on the end wall of the viv. to prevent thermal blocking). Which ever you use, a thermostat to control the temperature is essential. Over heating will damage a snake much more quickly than under heating. Of the two methods of heating mentioned, heat mats and on/off thermostats are cheaper, whilst ceramics and pulse proportional thermostats give a finer level of control.
The Hog Island boa generally does not require specialist lighting but why have a snake in a vivarium and then not be able to see it? I find the best modern solution to be LED lighting. Most are neat, quite stylish, don't generate heat so don't need to be guarded, can come in a variety of colours (some will automatically change from day to night lighting if you want to be flash), are low voltage inside the viv, are energy efficient, last the lifetime of the snake so don't require regular replacement of blown lamps…As you can see I am quite sold on them. However properly guarded incandescent lamps can be used (but take the heat generated into consideration) and fluorescent tubes work well but will need to be replaced occasionally.
I prefer bark chips (orchid bark) for a Hog Island boa. The dark colour sets off the snake well and this substrate works well as a holder of moisture, helping to maintain some humidity. Other substrates can be used, aspen, lignocel, beech chip, cage carpet etc. Humidity can be maintained by positioning of the water bowl – at the hot end increases humidity as the water evaporates. Water should be changed daily anyway so it will not be there long enough for it all to disappear. In the end the choice of substrate is yours, most cost around the same so that shouldn't be a factor. Whatever you want for your Hog Island boa.
As with most snakes, a hide of some description is a must so the Hog Island boa has somewhere to go when it feels the need to be secure. More than one is better, so the snake can choose the temperature of the hide it wants to use. A hide is also a good place to put some damp moss for localised increase of humidity when shedding. Some form of branch is good (environmental or habitat enrichment to get all professional) to allow climbing behaviour. Aside from these it's your viv. so it's your choice. Silk plants are an attractive addition to a vivarium (real plants work too but you may spend more time looking after them than the Hog Island boa) and of course a skull always looks good with a snake coming out the eye socket. No? Just me then.
Apart from an Amazon Tree Boa I had once (there is always one), every boa I have had has been a good feeder. The Hog Island boa is no exception. I have heard that they can go off their food if they feel insecure but if you have the correct set up in your vivarium this is not going to happen. Mice for smaller specimens is fine but I would get onto rats as soon as possible as larger ones are going to need larger food and there is a possibility it could get habituated to mice. Not the Hog Island boa examples I have had though. They eat anything (well not really anything but you get the point). As with any snake, don't feed too large a mouse or rat though. There are a lot of risks associated with this, from refusing food to regurgitating later to damage to the insides of the snake from sharp rat claws etc. It's just not worth risking it for no perceivable benefit to the snake. I feed once a week on smaller food up to once every two weeks for larger. The snake will let you know. Oh and I always use tongs for feeding. A nice smell of rat coupled with a nice warm hand can result in a snake striking at the wrong thing. A Hog Island boa is no exception to this potential confusion.
The Hog Island boa is quite a docile snake and certainly doesn't seem to mind being handled (I can't speak snake so I wouldn't like to say they enjoy it). As with all snakes, the more secure they feel the less likely to try to escape, strike etc. The more points of contact on its body, the more secure the snake will feel. Always approach a snake from behind, never from in front of its head. The Hog Island boa has a lot of very highly tuned sensors (nostrils, eyes, tongue and Jacobson's organ and heat pits) all facing forward for hunting. A hand shooting in from the front must feel like some one suddenly turning a floodlight on your face and swinging a bat at your head, all at once. I know what I would do if my only defence was to bite! Just remember, the snake did not ask you to pick it up so treat it with respect. That last sentence sounds a bit patronising, sorry but I can't think of a better way of saying it.
So if you are looking for a good first snake or a boa that is not going to get big enough to eat the cat or break the bank when it moves onto large rabbits for food, a Hog Island boa is a great choice.
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Since the great stock market crash of 2008, the U.S. Stock Market has gone up from an S&P 500 low of 683 to 1432 today, September 6, 2012 for a gain of 110%.
However, during the same time, the United States National Debt went from $10.6 Trillion Dollars to today's $15.86 Trillion Dollars for a gain of 50%.
If we look at the ratio of U.S. Debt to GDP (Gross Domestic Product), we went from 74% Debt to GDP towards the end of 2008, to around 101% today, September 6, 2012:
Is the Stock Market in Denial?
National Debt and Bad Demographics means Trouble Ahead for the Markets.
The Stock Market has gone up over 100% since the bottom in 2009, but at the same time, the National Debt has reached a record $16 TRILLION, and now, the ratio of U.S. National Debt to GDP is over 100%.
Recently, for the first time ever, the Bond Rating Agencies downgraded the United States Credit Worthiness.
Also, there was a recent budget impasse in the U.S. Government, and the U.S. appears to be nearing a fiscal cliff.
The interest on the national debt alone will top more than $5 trillion over the next decade according to the projections from the Congressional Budget Office.
And there is no sign that this trend will slow down and reverse itself anytime soon, unless drastic and proactive actions are taken.
Bad Demographics:
Bad demographics will make this bad situation worse. One of the largest demographic groups in the U.S., the Baby Boomers born soon after World War II, are starting to retire and will be claiming Social Security Benefits, and Medicaid benefits. The Baby Boomers will also be living longer, putting a further strain on the system.
The hope is that the younger generations can fill the gap, but that's a problem, with high young adult unemployment rates, the young having to move home after College, and increasing debt and increasing college tuition costs. Labor participation as a percentage of population has been decreasing and will continue to decrease, which it makes it more difficult to grow the economy.
Edge of Fiscal Cliff:
We are on the edge of a fiscal cliff, and important very active steps need to be taken to solve this dire financial problem.
The Stock Market could also be in Denial, and there is a risk of a gradual or sudden downturn which may occur soon, or over many years in the future. There may be many Stock Market Corrections and Crashes and Violent Rallies in our future.
Despite the recent bull market since 2008, we are still in the middle of a Long Term Secular Bear Market. The Stock Market is currently in Denial with many headwinds from a National Debt Crisis and Unfavorable Demographics.

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While video projectors have come down in price and size over the years, it seems there's still a trade-off between image quality and resolution vs. portability. So while the specs on this micro projector are kind of vague, I think you can safely assume you're not going to end up with an experience like you'd get at a digitally equipped movie theater. On the back of the projector is an SD card slot, and from what I can tell it can play a variety of digital video formats, as well as MP3s and even photos. But it also includes composite audio and video connections for connecting a DVD player or gaming console.
It's powered by a set of 4 AA batteries which give it a maximum projection of about 40 inches x 33 inches. Not particularly impressive for a home theater, and I can't imagine the battery life is that great either. It's available from DrinkStuff.com for about $197, so we'll just file this under 'you get what you pay for.'
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Our Property Floor plans can be reproduced in black & white and colour and customised according to your needs.
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Discussion in 'Preshave and Aftershave' started by DaltonGang, Feb 15, 2019.
That would last me 2 summers, maybe 3.
i like those bottles. cool enough to reuse for another decant from a plastic one..
Fine Green Vetiver. A very good aftershave.
Speick. My favorite AS
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Vintage pinaud lime sec. the scent had changed to more of a musky scent. There was a hint of lime left but not much. But it finally is all gone
I bought this for my son when he was in high school (about six or seven years ago), a year ago or so he told me he didn't care for it.
Funny I got a lot of compliments when I wore this .... even from him.
I finished a bottle of english leather, i have been trying to replace it but walmart keeps it locked up with the more pricey cologne, even thought it 6 bucks lol, and the folks working that section never have the key, and the one who does stepped out, i think they lost it.
High school kids all gravitate to one scent, when i was in highschool everyone smelled like drakkar noir or axe aka black ice if you wanted one of those scent things to hang from your car mirror to match. Not sure what the popular scent is now.
Funny that you mention Drakkar ..... when I was just out of high school I used Iron by Cody and the girls loved it thinking it was Drakkar.
i did the drakkar thing in the 90s,great stuff..
Speick AS
Tabac! You can see the top of the replacement bottle behind the empty.
I always thought the cap would make a nice shaving brush handle .... it feels almost like bakelite.
The old cap is cracked, but might be fixable. Do you want it?
Stirling Lemon Chill "Super Glacial" test batch from a few years back.
It was a witch hazel and aloe splash and I believe Rod had it on clearance along with a warning label about too much menthol.
Loved the stuff.
Pinauds Gents Gin. Good stuff. Very light scent.
That would be great!
I didn't care drakkar. I gravitated to obsession and eternity or Fahrenheit.
I finished up a bottle of Paul Sebastian today. Not sure if I want to start in on the AV four flavor set though. If I get hooked on them they are not easy to replace.
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The term "flag event" refers to a type of step that can be incorporated into your automation (a.k.a. drip campaign).
The Flag Event allows you to evaluate an action based on previous step. For example, evaluate if a included campaign was opened or a link was clicked and based on that information send the contact through a separate branch of the automation.
Flag Events, along with "Wait for Event", are the steps that allow your workflow to react to contact's behavior.
There are a lot of options to choose from with a Flag Event! Once you drag the Flag Event element over to the desired step in your workflow, click the pencil to select what action to flag and set specifications.
Opened: This flag event will evaluate if the contact opened a campaign you specify. The campaign MUST be included within the existing automation workflow (not another, unrelated campaign).
Clicked on Email link: This flag event will evaluate if the contact clicked on one or multiple links in a specific campaign. The campaign MUST be included within the existing automation workflow (not another, unrelated campaign).
Clicked on SMS link: This flag event evaluates if a contact clicked on a link in a previous SMS message from the same drip campaign.
Purchased from clickstream / eCommerce Store: You may note that these options are locked if your account does not have Clickstream or a Commerce integration enabled. If enabled, these flag events will evaluate a completed purchase.
Currently Subscribed to SMS: This flag event may also be locked. This step evaluates we have a SMS keyword attached to the email address/ subscriber.
Evaluate contact data: This flag event allows you to evaluate one or more database fields associated to a contact typically looking for a change. Functionally, this process uses clauses (equal to, contains, etc) so it is very similar to building segment caluses.
Evaluate category: This flag event evaluates if a contact is a member of a category or not.
Note: You can add additional nuance or complexity to certain Flag Events by adding multiple groups or values as seen here and below: "Can I Use Multiple Values in a Flag Event Step?"


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Can today's renewable companies become power companies of the future?
India in its journey of achieving milestones in the renewable energy sector has seen significant developments since 2015 which points to an accelerated pace of growth for this sector. As of September 2016, cumulative solar installations totalled 8.6 gigawatt (GW), with installations of 3.3 GW in the year 2016. Capacity development for utility scale solar has been firmed up with the solar project development pipeline in India currently at 15 GW ; 6 GW solar power is lined up to be auctioned. At least four Indian states now have more than 1 GW of installed solar capacity.
Key discussion areas:
• What is the level of preparedness among IPPs (Independent Power Producers) to effectively mitigate the risks that would accompany a high level of renewable penetration in the grid?
• What measures need to be taken to ensure that at a country level we stay on course towards achieving the 175 GW renewable targets by 2022?
• What are the lessons learnt from the countries with high renewable penetration with regard to grid integration and balancing and how can they be effectively incorporated in India's policy framework?
A roundtable was convened by Sustainability Outlook and Climate Connect at the 6th Annual Summit of the Sustainable Business Leadership Forum to address how the renewable energy IPPs in India can become the power companies in future, as they scale-up in their operations.On the Solar front, the top 20 Developers account for 75% of India's Solar Project pipeline of which a major share has been in states such as- Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. Thus, there is significant capacity lined up for solar technology, however so far the growth has been lop-sided in favor of only a few geographies.
There has definitely been a strong policy push from the Indian government for renewables. For instance- the government plans to set up a US$ 400 million fund, sourced from the World Bank, which would be used to protect renewable energy producers from payment delays by power distribution firms. Further, the Ministry of Power plans to set up two funds of US$ 1 billion each, which would give investment support for stressed power assets and renewable energy projects in the country. Also, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is setting up a ₹15 billion (~US$224 million) payment security fund in order to ensure timely payments to developers. The payment security fund will cater to projects developed through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under the National Solar Mission (NSM).
At the policy level, solar energy sector has witnessed a relatively greater push as compared to wind energy in India. According to Mr. Ujjawal Bhattacharjee, Director, Tetra tech, wind sector has seen significant IPP activity due to the familiarity with risk profiles, while Utility-scale solar sector is still emerging. Revenue certainty is one of the key elements of risk mitigation which is an area of concern with the poor financial health of state Utilities. To ensure that at a country level we stay on course towards achieving the 175 GW renewable targets by 2022 -- the government would need to focus on "Public Private Partnership" model for rapid facilitation and mobilization of key resources, which will create enabling condition for an accelerated engagement of the private sector towards expanding renewables footprint in India.
According to Mr. Saumya Parida, GM (Power Sales and Regulatory), Continnum, certainty in policies needs to be ensured so that investment is not affected. He contended that there is a need for support from State Government to DISCOMs to purchase the renewable power and meet RPO Obligation. Some of the other solutions suggested by him included promotion of Small Hydro (<25MW) for interstate Sales to act as a balancing mechanism for wind and solar, rationalization of transmission charges for RE to reduce the burden on RE generators and promotion of mass scale adoption of Energy Storage to trigger a fall in prices of energy storage.
With installed capacity base reaching critical mass, there is high likelihood for market consolidation
All the session speakers jointly agreed that the relatively larger companies with stronger balance sheets which are backed by private equity Investors and have ample access to cheaper funding from abroad, have the advantage of being positioned favourably and are well-prepared to grow inorganically. But, the small developers are at a relative disadvantage due to difficulty in arranging financing, aggressive bidding by larger players and poor negotiating power against DISCOMs in PPA agreements. Thus, indeed market consolidation is expected to get accelerated overtime and distinct changes have been happening. For instance –as much as 75% of select industrial stakeholders believe that solar PV tariff bids will be falling below the current low of Rs. 4.35/kWh.
Solar PV tariff bids will be falling below the current low of Rs. 4.35/kWh
In order to understand the market sentiment for renewable energy, cKinetics and Climate Connect conducted a survey among 24 key industry respondents, which included IPP's, regulators, Power Exchanges and other stakeholders of power sector. Some of the key findings of the survey included:
Renewable IPPs are equipped to meet the energy forecasting and scheduling guidelines
Government should push for increased use of Indian-made solar PV modules
Market-linked tariff model would prove beneficial for sustained growth & investment in Indian renewable energy market
Falling tariff bids in solar market, and proposed auctions in wind energy will make renewable energy sector unattractive to the lenders.
Compliance of RPO regulations would increase in the near future
Bilateral trading of RECs should be introduced in order to improve participation?
Transmission constraint, RPO Non-compliance and Energy Forecasting emerged as key challenges facing renewable energy IPPs
Key challenges facing Renewable Energy IPPs
Consultation with key industry participants representing Independent Power producers, DISCOMs, Power Exchanges and Financial Institutions broadly indicated the following concerns:
- Power curtailment- RE developers are not being compensated for down time due to power curtailment; Grant of Open Access for third party sale is proving to be a challenge.
- Delays in payment: PPA terms give a time of 2 months for payment of working capital to DISCOMs which is low. It can ideally be extended to 6 months.
- Regulatory approvals and clearances: Lack of time-bound approvals for land acquisition are leading to project delays
- Technical Standards are not up to speed with the pace of technological development which may lead to sub-optimal installation quality and lack of clarity regarding operation and maintenance.
- Concerning RPOs (Renewable Purchase Obligations) and RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates): There has been poor participation of buyers in the REC market. RPO compliance in most of the states is weak; resourceful states are not allowed to avail REC beyond RPO target and bilateral trading of REC is being done in a limited manner.
- Repowering of wind farms: Repowering of Wind Farms would be useful only if there is assuredness on the off-take of power. Sadly, this doesn't seem to be the case in states such as Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.
Addressing the question on the current level of preparedness of the IPPs to deal with the present and prospective challenges, Mr. Saumya Parida, GM (Power Sales and Regulatory), Continuum highlighted that IPPs are coming forward to adopt innovative means of financing such Green Bonds, Masala Bonds, other currency denomination bonds, long tenure debt financing etc and focusing on faster project execution so as to keep IDC low. They have been adopting machines of higher class to reduce per MW costs and generate more power with the same footprint. Further, IPPs are also actively sharing their views and concerns related to various polices with central/state governments. Overall, IPPs have adequately prepared themselves to handle all issues which are under their control.
Focus on energy forecasting paramount for ensuring higher uptake of Renewable Energy in India
The key expectations that emerged from the stakeholder consultations included that IPPs shouldn't compromise on quality after placing hyper-aggressive bids and preferably should participate in newer market development initiatives such as tenders for Solar-Wind Hybrids and Off-shore wind projects which have a lot of unexplored potential. Banks and other financial institutions need to come out with a standard PPA document or be extensively consulted/ involved in the preparation of the Standardized Bidding documents. There is a need to sensitize the banks/FIs to the solar rooftop sector through the preparation of financing frameworks. DISCOMs should ensure their enrolment in the UDAY scheme to avail the scheme benefits and be capable of fulfilling RPO obligations while OEMs must work towards reducing the cost of Energy Storage technologies.
IPPs shouldn't compromise on quality after placing hyper-aggressive bids and preferably should participate in newer market development initiatives such as tenders for Solar-Wind Hybrids and Off-shore wind projects which have a lot of unexplored potential.
Lastly, the policy makers should also work towards implementation of mandates for forecasting of power generation for IPPs and enabling framework for the same at both inter-state and intra-state levels. They must also, inter alia, ensure effective implementation of Action Plan for Large Scale Integration of Renewable Energy prepared by CERC. The roundtable witnessed participation from Mr. Prabhat Mishra, Vice President & Head, Renew Power; Mr. Manish Karna, General Manager BD, Acme Solar; Mr. Pratyush Thakur, Chief Operating Officer, Statkraft BLP Solar Solutions, Ms. Kiran Alla, Head-Renewables, BSES Rajdhani; Mr. Nitin Sabikhi, Regional manager, Northern region, IEX.


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Host of Truly A Shopper: Hansen Lee
In 2003, after completing his education in California, Hansen headed back to Kuala Lumpur in pursuit of his passion in the fitness industry. He became a Personal Trainer and concurrently, also started modelling. His exposure in the modelling scene quickly caught the eye of the public and in 2005, Hansen was nominated as one of Cleo's "50 Most Eligible Bachelors" as well as one of the "Hottest Hunks" by NewIcon Magazine.
In 2006, he won the Flydol Competition and became a radio DJ on Fly FM. That same year also saw Hansen as one of the regional finalist for the Guess "Faces to Watch" model search. By the end of 2006, he was called in for an audition at NTV7 and became the host for NTV7's Breakfast Show. In 2007, Hansen took on additional tasks of writing and hosting a new web show, The Gua Center. In 2008, The Ultimate Prom Night, a reality series on 8TV, gave Hansen more airtime to flex his hosting skills on prime time.
His excellent command of English and Mandarin, his charm and personality, his ability to command a crowd, and of course, his towering 6'1" stature has also made him a sought after emcee for functions and events.
After completing 2 short "on-screen acting" courses in 2007 and 2008 with the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) from Australia, he was hooked. In 2009, Hansen decided to explore new environments and this took him to Singapore. He was immediately casted for Channel 5 hit series, titled Polo Boys. Following that, Hansen was casted in a French TV series, Déjà vu. In 2010, Hansen had a diverse set of roles; He was cast by acclaimed director, Royston Tan, in his special short movie made for TV, Birdsong Trilogy and was part of the ensemble for Aki Nabalu, a mini-series for Astro Citra set in World War II. Hansen also played Danny in Crossings, showing his comedic side.
Recently Hansen got his first opportunity to host on a regional level by guest hosting an episode of E! News Asia on E!. He will also be hosting a new web reality show that revolves around shopping called Truly A Shopper backed by Tourism Malaysia.


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I previously wrote about applying ReplayGain to MP3 files with a combination of Foobar2000 and MP3Tag. I've come up with a slightly easier way to reduce some of the manual steps.
I found out that both Foobar2000 and MP3Tag both supports some limited command line operations, and with a tiny bit of legwork, you can add a right-click (context menu) way of making this process easier.
With this approach, you can now right-click songs, select a context menu option and Foobar2000 will automatically apply ReplayGain at the track-level then MP3Tag will automatically open up and add the songs ready for you to apply the custom Action we previously created.
First, make sure you have Foobar2000 and MP3Tag installed.
Second, copy the following script and put it in a batch file and save it somewhere you can remember. I put mine in E:\Documents\ReplayGainScripts\ReplayGain.bat. I'm on an x64 system, so notice the environment variables highlighted in red which will need to be changed to %PROGRAMFILES% if you are on x86 (32-bit).
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The big news from the final day of Comic-Con was Warner Bros.' planned Zack Snyder-directed Superman/Batman team-up. The news came as a bit of a surprise, as the studio's plan seemed to point at a Justice League film next, but that's now getting bumped a few years down the pipeline. But I Am Legend, Warner Bros.' financially successful if disappointing adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel, serendipitously pointed the way to the superhero partnership all the way back in 2007. In a clip that's been popping up all over the place, as Will Smith traverses empty New York, there's a Batman/Superman billboard in Times Square. It's not exactly a great omen for the project, but a fun coincidence nonetheless, and another clue to add to the mounting evidence that Will Smith is a witch who has all the answers. Fans could go scour Smith's previous Warner Bros. film Wild Wild West for more clues, but they'd only discover that yes, that really is Kenneth Branagh.
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These shorts are nice and light and very cool. The material is ok, but I think it might wrinkle a bit. I had to go up a size, as my normal size was kind of too tight in the hip. If you are curvy you will probably have to go up a size too as there is no stretch in the material. I want them for a winter vacation we are planning. It's nice to have pockets on the side. If on sale worth the price.


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Three years after the last Commonwealth Fund international health system comparison, the news hasn't changed much. Even with one more country — the Netherlands — added to the mix, the U.S. healthcare system still ranks last in six key performance areas. A featured story in this week's Healthcare Business Weekly Update, the report highlights glaring inefficiencies in a system that spent nearly twice as much per capita — $7,290 — on healthcare in 2007 as did the first-ranked Netherlands healthcare system.
This year, the U.S. once again placed last when it comes to providing safe care, and next to last on coordinated care. Happily, there are some movements on the horizon to reverse these trends. This week we profile Kaiser's Safe Transitions program that is reducing medication-related adverse events in the payor's skilled nursing facility population.
You'll also read about a NJ-based collaborative of 50 healthcare organizations doing its part to improve system efficiency by reducing hospitalizations and readmissions among patients with heart failure. The CDC estimates that heart failure will cost the United States $39.2 billion in 2010 — in healthcare services, medications, and lost productivity.


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Nuh-uh girrrrl, they did not EVEN! Lifetime's gonna get more sass than they can handle when they remake Steel Magnolias with an all-black cast.
Lifetime is developing an original movie based on the hit feature, which will be produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron and Sony Pictures TV… Kenny Leon, who directed the 2008 ABC movie A Raisin In The Sun, is attached to direct the new Steel Magnolias, which, like the movie, will be set in Louisiana and explore the bond among a group of women in the present day.
The feature boasted an all-star cast of Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Darryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts. The goal of the TV movie's producers is to assemble a similarly high-wattage cast of black actresses. [Deadline]
"Hello, Halle Berry? I'm calling from Lifetime–" *click*
"Hello, Oprah? I'm calling from Lifetime–" *click*
"Hello, Angela Basset? Would you be interested in a Lifetime orig–" *click*
"Hello, Jada Pinkett Smith? We're remaking Steel Magnolias at Lifetime–" *click*
"Hello, Gabrielle Union? Would you be interested in joining the cast of Lifetime's Steel Magnolias project? Right now the cast is Whoopi Goldberg and Shannen Doherty in blackface."


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1. Heidi Klum went topless for the cover of A&F Quarterly's Holiday issue in 2002.
2. Christian Grey, aka Jamie Dornan, in 2001.
3. Taylor Swift crying with her guitar in 2003 .
4. Marissa's water polo-playing boyfriend on The O.C., Chris Carmack, in 2000.
5. Kellan Lutz with smaller muscles and bigger hair in 2004.
6. Olivia Wilde in 2004 looking pretty much exactly the same as she does now. Some people just DON'T age.
7. 14-year-old Emma Roberts in 2005.
8. Future Victoria's Secret supermodel Karlie Kloss at 16 in a 2007 ad for Abercrombie Kids, which was marketed to children, age seven to 14.
9. The poster child for lost innocence, Lindsay Lohan, posing for Abercrombie Kids in 1998.
10. January Jones looking very un-Betty Draper in 2005.
11. Penn Badgley in 2005 before his Gossip-Girl-Dan-Humphrey makeover.
12. Taylor Kitsch as he was meant to be, laying down and shirtless, in 2006
13. Jennifer Lawrence in 2006, long before her Oscar win.
14. Channing Tatum in 2001 — pre-acting, but post stripping.
15. Michelle Trachtenberg in 2004, fresh off her three-year stint as Buffy's annoying little sister on Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
16. Pre-Twilight Nikki Reed in 2004.
17. Scott Eastwood just looking all kinds of handsome in 2013.
18. Leelee Sobieski in a very un-Abercrombie big white smock in a 1999 issue of the A&F Quarterly.
19. Ashton Kutcher wrestling around with some dudes in their underwear in 1998. You know, as one does.
20. Sienna Miller in 2002, before hooking up with Jude Law turned her into a superstar.
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7th March TCOP Meet Up: Creating Classroom Culture
Our Teacher's Community of Practice meeting has been really exciting! As a follow up to the past 3 community meet ups, we noticed that one of the biggest challenge educators face in their classroom is classroom management. Like, how do we manage our classroom? How do we create a culture and actually maintain the culture throughout the academic year? In our next meet up, we will be addressing some of these issues... Here are the details: Date: March 7th, 2015 Day: Saturday Time: 10am-1pm Venue: Unit 2, Level 6, Block 2, VSQ @ PJ City…continue reading →


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Start your visit with the Duomo, the magnificent cathedral that represents the historic center of the city. A true marvel of rich architecture of its 2000 marble statues. Take a picture of the Santa Maria delle Grazie church which houses a convent painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
Cross the canals like the Naviglio Grande and enjoy an aperitif at the water board and savor the delicious Italian ice cream.
World capital of haute couture, design and fashion, this city will be perfect for your shopping. Visit the La Rinascente department store next to Piazza Duomo cathedral and discover its restaurant perched on the 7th floor "La Terrazza" where you can enjoy good Milanese cuisine while enjoying the panoramic view of the cathedral and the rooftops. from the city.
Stroll among the many monuments such as the Quadrilatero d'Oro sanctuary, Via Monte Napoleone, Corso Venezia, Via Della Spiga and Via Manzoni.
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ERC-run Heineken Cup to go ahead next season
Anglo-French plan for breakaway European club competition looks in tatters
Action from last year's all-French Heineken Cup final between Toulon and Clermont at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho
The Heineken Cup has, to all intents and purposes, apparently been saved for next season at any rate following yesterday's unanimous decision by all 30 clubs in the Ligue Nationale de Rugby that they will take part in the ERC-run competition next season. In disengaging themselves from their alliance with the English clubs' umbrella organisation, Premiership Rugby (PRL), this effectively sounds the deathknell to the latter's proposed breakaway competition, the Rugby Champions Cup.
A fornight ago, at a meeting in Marcoussis, the French Federation's rugby centre, the FFR President Pierre Camou made it clear to the LNR representatives present, including its president Paul Goze, that there would be no new agreement (la convention) between those two organisations regarding TV deals, player release and so forth until such time as the French clubs withdrew its support of the Champions Cup.
What's more, he made it clear that they had until December 7th to recommit to the ERC-run pan-European competition, for which he had also offered them €2 million apiece.
At another meeting between the FFR and LNR last Friday in Marcoussis, Camou – a stubborn but clever man whose commitment to the Heineken Cup and ERC was due to a passionately held belief that this was for the overall good of the European game – re-iterated his stance that he was not for budging.
The LNR, including representatives from the Top 14 and the 16-club ProD2, convened in the Hilton Hotel at Orly airport yesterday – Montpellier and Castres along with nine of the ProD2 clubs did not attend – where there was a realisation that they could not take part in the Champions Cup without the approval of the FFR and, by extension, the French Minister for Sport, Valerie Fourneyron.
Significant jeopardy
They also accepted that to not re-commit to the ERC-run competition would place the immediate future of French rugby in significant jeopardy, as well as a recognition that the Champions Cup had no other foundation aside from PRL's deal with British Telecom.
That said, Rene Bouscatel of Toulouse, Thomas Savare of Stade Francais and the Racing Metro owner, Jacky Lorenzetti, remained opposed to rejoining an ERC-run competition, with the latter reportedly storming out of the meeting, but the ensuing statement was agreed unanimously. The French clubs could also console themselves that the European Cup's six founding unions and federations had acceded to their demands on a 20-club format, meritocratic qualification and financial share-out.
That said, the LNR's complicatedly worded statement (even to French journalists) contained a couple of face-saving caveats, namely the participation of the English clubs and overhaul of the competition's governance from 2015-16 onwards after a "transitional" season next year. The former is not seen as a fait accompli next season, and the desire for a new, Uefa-type governance is something which the French, Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian unions stated after their meeting in Dublin last week.
It remains to be seen whether the English clubs come back into the fold. Mark McCafferty, the CEO of PRL, has isolated the English clubs from the rest of Europe based on a much trumpeted deal with BT – the details of which have never even been shown to the RFU – and little else other than threats and bravura promises.
Not partaking in next season's Heineken Cup would actually be in breach of the final year of their long-term agreement with the RFU, according to its former chairman Martyn Thomas. "There's a contractual obligation there that the RFU can enforce," he has claimed. "It not only provides that they will play in Europe to the end of the season 2014-2015, it also provides that they will play in no other professional competitions."
Long-form agreement
The current RFU chairman, Bill Beaumont, and its CEO, Ian Ritchie, have been negotiating a new long-form agreement with their clubs and want to keep them on board less than two years out from hosting the 2015 World Cup. In any event, as one insider put it, "the Celtic Unions got fed up of Ian Ritchie playing Neville Chamberlain, ie waving bits of paper and delivering nothing". Hence they and the French and Italian federations went ahead with last week's meeting in Dublin which committed to a pan-European tournament next season with or without the English clubs.
Ironically, the possibility of the English clubs boycotting the competition, a la the 1998/1999 season when Bath were prevented from defending their European title, remains a distinct possibility in the season before England host the World Cup given how far they have gone and the pride of some of the individuals involved.
The Welsh regions, autonomous and at loggerheads with the WRU, face the stark choice of reluctantly returning to the Heineken Cup fold or taking a risky rebel route which would hinge upon the PRL offering them places in the Aviva Premiership. There has been no indication of this being offered, nor that it is what the PRL wanted.
In any event, well-placed sources confidently expect next season's Heineken Cup to retain its title sponsor, and to be televised by Sky Sports, with whom ERC have agreed a new two-year deal.
Entreaties will assuredly be made to the English clubs and Welsh regions, and it may be time for the IRB to bring the six unions and federations together for further talks.


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Die a Little by Megan AbbottMegan Abbott's Die A Little is a neo-noir set in 1950s Los Angeles. Written in the style of the hard-boiled detective genre, Abbott gives her noir a big shot of estrogen. The plot isn't as complicated as any of James Ellroy's fiction, but Die A Little still reads a little like an L.A. Confidential told from a distinctly feminine point-of-view. But in Abbott's noir not all sexually active women are femme fatales, and the innocent aren't always all that innocent after all.
The story unfolds in first person narrative through the unflinching voice of Lora King, a spinster schoolmarm still in her twenties, who's been playing housekeeper for her cop brother, Bill, since they were orphaned as teenagers. The perfect synchronicity of their suburban existence is suddenly changed when he stops to help a damsel in distress by the side of the road. Soon Bill is missing dinner as he slips away to meet his "new friend" for coffee and chop suey suppers. It isn't long before Bill marries the mysterious "Alice Steele," a glamorous wardrobe mistress at a Hollywood movie studio. Following their whirlwind romance, Alice and Bill set up housekeeping in a brand-new house in South Pasadena, and Lora is forced to get a one-bedroom apartment in the valley by herself.
Alice is the most alluring and mysterious woman Lora has ever met, but she finds it odd that Alice has no past at all. While the other women married to the guys in Bill's office have relatives in Orange County, Dallas or Minneapolis, Alice doesn't have any family and doesn't claim to be from anywhere in particular. One night when she is unable to sleep, Lora glimpses Alice in harsh light without any make-up and she sees, "the eyes of a death mask, rotting behind the gleaming façade."
When Alice's old friend, Lois Slattery starts hanging around, Lora that whatever Alice is hiding in her past must be sordid. Lois flaunts the trashy style that Alice has taken great pains to hide. Lora is temporarily distracted when Alice introduces her to Mike Standish, a sexy studio publicist. Mike's job is to clean up the messes other people make, and he's good at it, but he's also fast and slick and doesn't get along with Bill. When Lois turns up dead, Lora's natural curiosity leads her to investigate. And soon she's in over her head, uncovering a conspiracy of sex, drugs, and murder.
Abbott takes her readers on a trip back in time, paying attention to the smallest details that brings Los Angeles of 1950s to life. And it's not just the historical accuracy of the locations where the story is set. It's that Alice serves hot artichoke hors d'oeurves and tuna squares on a Cornwall Thermo tray and has a brand new Pyrex hostess set for her fruit cocktail gelatin ring.
Abbott's writing style is fluid and clear. The story is told in flashback and moves smoothly. While there aren't any shocking plot twists or a dramatic climax, Die A Little is still a very satisfying read. Abbott is a professor of film at New York University, and she knows how to manipulate the traditional sex role stereotypes of the hard-boiled genre to give Die A Little a bit of a feminist twist. At the same time, the characters all behave realistically to the period in which the story is set.
Die a Little By Megan Abbott
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Monthly Impressions – December 2015
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with friends and family! We've been busy preparing for our routine beginning-of-the-year posts and we're starting off with our last Monthly Impressions. If you haven't already read our November Monthly Impression, I give a much more detailed explanation there. We hope you enjoyed these Monthly Impressions which we've been carrying on for more than a year now. We hope to use up this time to give you guys bigger and better things in the future. Anyway, here's a quick peek of how the fall season ended and surprisingly, it was much better than I anticipated. With a ton of sequels and what people thought was going to be a mediocre season, it ended up exceeding my expectations. I hope you all found a little bit to enjoy as well and get ready for next season!


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Recently Australia's Best City, met up with Adam Troyn the creator of the Kampus platform…
Kampus is an innovative concept that is connecting students with businesses and start-ups. It also allows students to search for one another from different fields of study or institutions based on their skills and knowledge, should they wish to connect.
Kampus aims to help students open that first door, which is always the hardest, by enabling them to showcase their abilities to prospective employers. For Employers, Kampus provides an in-depth source of students, who have skill sets that have the potential to exceed their expectations.
The platform enables students to take the initiative and put themselves out there with the opportunity to engage in the community relevant to their studies. Students are not desperate. They are capable, and they can deliver an enormous amount of value to any business, small or large.
Adam also makes note, that Universities are currently rebranding themselves as more entrepreneurial, and accordingly they need to give their students the tool to connect with other current students from other fields. In effect, creating their own opportunities if they want to go down the entrepreneurial path.
Kampus is a positive step forward for connecting and aligning students and businesses together with the potential to increase employment opportunities well into the future. To find out more about Kampus, www.kampus.com.au


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Jeff Kaley, Waurika News-Democrat
To my knowledge, Tom Adelson and I have never cross paths. But on the issue of teaching religion in public schools, Adelson and I seem to walk the same road.
When the Oklahoma Senate passed a measure allowing the Bible to be taught in public schools, Adelson, a Democrat from Tulsa, was one of four senators voting nay.
The bill would allow school districts to offer an elective course to students in grade nine through 12 that would present the Bible as a historic and literary document. The curriculum — and instructors — would be mandated to maintain religious neutrality.
I don't have as much problem with that concept as Adelson seems to have. While I feel teaching the Bible nudges the boundary of separation of church and state, the senator feels the legislation "is taking us down a dangerous route."
But I do share Adelson's notion the Oklahoma Senate blew a chance to put a comparative religion curriculum in our public schools.
See, if I were King of the Forest, all high school seniors would be required to take a comparative religion and ethics course before they graduate.
Forgive my memory for being less than crystal clear, but a decade or so ago, a major national magazine — either Time or U.S. News & World Report — ran a series based on an extensive study of religion in American life.
Some of the numbers in the study were revealing, and they probably have changed little since the series was published.
At that time, over 80 percent of Americans classified themselves as Christian; about 75 percent listed affiliation with a religious denomination; and around 95 percent believed in some type of higher spiritual power.
However, the survey also indicated less than 40 percent knew that Judaism, Christianity and Islam were based on the same God figure (Yahweh/Jehovah/Allah).
Fewer than four in 10 could identify a religion other than Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Less than 30 percent correctly answered more than one question on a short multiple-choice quiz asking what made Methodists different from Presbyterians, Baptists different from Lutherans, etc.
I came away from the series with this conclusion: We need to be teaching comparative religion and ethics in U.S. public schools.
It's simple, actually: If we're to coexist in a world of many religions, doesn't it make sense to know something about the different sects, like what they believe and why they believe it?
I'm still staunchly in the corner of separation of church and state. I don't want school children reciting the Lord's Prayer in unison each morning. I'm uneasy with group prayer at school-sponsored events, and don't want "creationism" taught as science.
I believe the Supreme Court must protect the rights of those in our society who are not Christians.
However, religion and ethics are basic to the human condition, and religion has long been a driving force behind human interaction — good or bad.
That being the case, shouldn't instruction in comparative religion and ethics be a basic building block of education?
Shiites and Sunnis split shortly after Mohammed died. How come?
The analytic think-tank of a classroom seems the right venue for a 17-year-old to learn that nearly 2 billion believers make Christianity the largest religious sect in the world, but there are also about 150,000 people in the world who practice Zorasterianism, a religion founded in 1,000 B.C. by Zarathustra, whose teachings influenced Christianity and Islam.
What is Judaism? Why do over 14 million people practice it? How does Jainism differ from Hinduism? Do Rastafarians believe in more than smoking ganja? How do you differentiate between Shinto and Cao Dai? Isn't it true that "do unto others ..." is a basic tenant of nearly all religions?
What are Calvinists? How do you tell one from an Anglican? What's the rationale behind the Ten Commandments? If there is right and wrong, what is "right" and what is "wrong?"
We always point at education being a key in humanity learning to coexist. So let's start educating secondary students about religion in a comparative fashion, instead of waiting until they're in college and need an elective to graduate.
Giving teenagers an academic perspective of religion and ethics might result in human beings understanding one another better. And who knows where that might lead?
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Brighton Bike Tours
Discover one of the UK's most vibrant seaside towns on two wheels with this 2.5-hour cycling tour of Brighton. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then follow peaceful cycle trails through Victoria Lawns and the Grand Parade with your guide.
Discover top local landmarks including Brighton Pier, St Peter's Church, Preston Manor, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome and the Lanes. Enjoy the fresh sea breeze in your face as your guide explains the city's rich heritage, take in fine coastal views and soak up the atmosphere in the fishing quarter.


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The Wellness Kitchen faces temporary setback
–On Sunday, Oct. 21, an electrical fire started on the second floor of 1255 Las Tablas Road in Templeton; below which, the nonprofit organization – The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center – is located. Thanks to the amazing team of local firefighters, the building remains; however, The Wellness Kitchen has experienced significant smoke and water damages and is asking for help from the community.
"On behalf of The Wellness Kitchen, we are thankful there were no injuries," says Gina Grieb, Executive Director. "We are appreciative to our local firefighters and law enforcement for their prompt response."
Until further notice, The Wellness Kitchen is temporarily unable to provide education programs or weekly organic meals for their Wellness and Healing Food programs. Many of these meals support those in critical need due to health crisis, such as cancer, and/or lack of caregiver support.
"In 2017, our volunteers will have prepared an estimated 13,000 meals and approximately 7,000 quarts of broth," according to The Wellness Kitchen.
The Wellness Kitchen is seeking a temporary commercial kitchen so they can continue their mission of providing nutrient-dense meals, as well as reschedule the currently enrolled Kid's Cooking Classes – amongst others – which was canceled until this temporary situation is resolved.
"Last week's Kid's Cooking Class filled these walls with so much curiosity and learning that we are eager to find the kitchen where we can resume classes and meals," says Grieb. "We've been in contact with our current clients and they can't wait for meal operations to resume."
The Wellness Kitchen will need much support from our community. As time passes, they will update their website with specific needs. One way to support their overall mission is by attending the November 29th Holiday Fundraiser: A Top Chef Tribute, with dinner prepared by Chef Alex Martin of Crush Catering and wine pairings from local wineries. The event, which is held at Fig at Courtney's House at 311 6th Street in Templeton, also needs community sponsors and volunteers. Please contact Executive Director, Gina Grieb for more information at (805) 434-1800. Visit www.TheWKRC.org for updates on reordering meals, rescheduled classes, and updated locations.
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Countless are the miles Tobey Saracino has logged in the water to fulfill her passion for marathon swimming. The 35-year-old Rye High School graduate continually breaks records in the sport, and has joined elite company by persevering across the 30-mile English Channel and around Manhattan Island's 28.5-mile perimeter.
When Saracino participated in Swim Across the Sound August 7, however, she wasn't doing it to etch her name in the record books or accomplish a momentous feat. The swim was about having fun while raising money to support cancer screening, education, support and financial assistance programs at St. Vincent's Medical Foundation.
"My grandmother survived six types of cancer and, as a child, I watched her go through chemo and radiation," said Saracino. "It was really hard to understand at such a young age, but the impact of the situation was never lost on me. She was a survivor who taught me strength and determination. My aunt also battled breast cancer and won. Watching these women do something far more courageous than I have ever done definitely gave me inspiration to give back."


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He may have been the greatest football coach in the history of Fairhaven High School.
That's what they were saying in the summer of 1926 following the resignation of Eddie Pidgeon who, in just six seasons, managed to transform a stagnant program into a state gridiron power.
Pidgeon arrived in Fairhaven in the fall of 1920. He was 27 years of age and a native of Dorchester, where he attended Rindge Technical High School and later graduated from Bates College in Maine.
He was coaching at Marblehead High School when he accepted the position of physical education and athletic director at Fairhaven, along with the challenge of resurrecting the school's football program. Despite his age, Pidgeon was known as a taskmaster who commanded respect from his players. Once he had it, a special bond developed between player and coach and together, the mutual admiration society produced a string of positive results.
Although he coached every sport Fairhaven had to offer, Pidgeon enjoyed his greatest successes in football and track.
In just his third season at the helm, his 1922 football team went undefeated. Only a scoreless tie with Durfee and a 7-7 stalemate with East Providence blemished a perfect season — a season that saw the Blues demolish Falmouth in their season-opener 63-0 and allow just two touchdowns and 16 total points over the eight-game (6-0-2) schedule.
The 1923 campaign started badly for the Blues with back-to-back losses to Hope High of Providence (7-0) and Rockland (14-7). But, after holding on for a 7-0 victory over visiting Durfee, the Blues wouldn't lose another decision until the final game of the 1925 season when Salem cruised to a 20-0 win. In between beating Durfee three games into that 1923 season and the 1925 season-finale loss to the Witches, Pidgeon would lead his teams to a string of 20 victories and a tie. Nine of those wins were produced by the undefeated and untied 1924 squad, which authored four shutouts. But the season most people from that era remembered came the following year, compliments of the team some people still call the greatest in school history.
With graduation having claimed five starters from Pidgeon's undefeated 1924 squad, the coach plugged the holes with enough talent that managed to mesh with the returning starters to pen what could have been a fairy tale season.
Seven games into the eight-game schedule, the Blues were a perfect 7-0. They won those seven games by an average of 23.6 points and outscored the opposition by a whopping point total of 207-12. Only a win over defending state champion Salem — a team that hadn't lost a game in two seasons and would later travel to Florida and demolish that state's high school champion — stood in the way of Fairhaven's third undefeated season and second perfect record in four years.
But the combination of superior talent and an 85-mile journey took its toll on the Blues, who allowed all 20 points in the first half before playing the powerful Witches even over the last two quarters.
On Dec. 18, a large crowd crammed its way into Town Hall to pay tribute to the latest Fairhaven football powerhouse and the man responsible for putting it together.
A year later, Pidgeon would leave Fairhaven to take a job as physical education director and head football coach at Medford High School. During his tenure there, Pidgeon's teams consistently ranked among the best in the state and, in 1942, he piloted Medford to a state championship.
Eddie Pidgeon retired in 1958 after serving Medford for more than 30 years. He passed away on July 11, 1965, at the age of 74.
Editor's Note: This is the latest in a 50-day series of Buddy's Best: Coaching Legends, counting down each day from 50 all the way to No. 1. Read the series as it unfolds at SouthCoastToday.com/BuddysBest


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Full Sessions and Family
Full Session and Family Session Pricing:
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$65.00 due at booking. This secures your appointment and covers the session fee.
Full sessions are 1 hour long and perfect for clients that have multiple outifts, children, or have a lot on their wish lists. I do recommend for family sessions to be outdoors. Full Studio sessions are great for children and siblings. If you purchase a full session at the studio and would like a few family shots, we can certainly do that. I just rather focus on full family sessions outdoors for more options.
Sessions will be one hour and can be scheduled for outdoors or in studio. A family including more than 6 will have a larger session fee. The session fee includes usage of all props to help ensure that your session is unique.
After the session you will be able to proof your images. You will receive 15-30 proofs. You may then choose your digital package that works best for you. *The smallest digital package must be paid for at the session. You may upgrade later.
**Effective 11/1/2011: There will be an additional $35.00 fee for any lifestyle session.**
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Many of our items are offered in two formats. We offer both digital and hard copy formats. If you purchase the digital version once you complete the checkout process you will receive an email with a link to your digital copy of the program you purchased. You would be able to download the program almost immediately as a PDF file.
If you choose to purchase the hard copy format once you complete the checkout process and we receive your order we will mail that item to you through USPS in a three ring binder. Unless you have contacted us about expedited or international shipping, your item should arrive in approximately 5 – 10 business days from the date of your order.


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Claas is celebrating 20 years of Liner four-rotor swather production by looking back at the machine it claims responsible for the big leap forward in forage harvest productivity.
Claas Harvest Centre product manager Luke Wheeler said the maximum 12.5 metre working width of the Liner 3000 doubled the productivity of the companies two-rotor swathers and increased the capacity of the entire harvest chain.
"Farmers and contractors reported 30 per cent higher productivity in the forage harvesting chain, thanks to faster chopping rates and less downtime," he said.
"At that stage, Claas was manufacturing a completely integrated range of high performance mowers, conditioners, rakes, balers, forage wagons and forage harvesters. About the only thing missing from the line-up was a high performance rake that could match the enormous capacity of its Jaguar forage harvesters."
Mr Wheeler said the Liner 4000 and 3600 models of today continued to ensure harvest efficiency, while modern precision technology allowed the operator to exactly match machine settings to the ground and working conditions
"The working width, swathing width and rotor height are all infinitely variable, likewise the headland clearance height," he said.
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Had Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted? 4 Signs Of Infection You Should Be Aware Of
Wisdom teeth are those 13th molars located in the back of your mouth. Dentists will remove them once they begin to cause problems such as over-crowding. If you've just had your wisdom teeth removed, you'll need to follow your post-operative instructions carefully. Those instructions will help ensure that your mouth heals properly and that you don't develop any post-operative infections. While you're healing from the procedure, it's important that you contact your dentist if you develop any of the symptoms described below.
Increased Swelling
It's normal to experience swelling in your mouth and gums for a few days after having your wisdom teeth extracted. To help reduce normal swelling, you should rinse with salt water several times a day while the wound site is healing. If the swelling doesn't decrease, or you notice a drastic increase in the amount of facial swelling you're experiencing, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible.
Increased Pain in Your Mouth and Jaw
Following the procedure, you're going to experience some pain. Your dentist may prescribe a mild pain killer for you, or they may tell you to use over-the-counter pain medication. The pain should begin to subside in a day or two after the procedure. If you're noticing that the pain is not dulled by the medication, or it begins to increase, you should talk to your dentist. You should also talk to your dentist if the pain begins to spread through your face and jaw.
Fevers That Don't Go Away with Medication
If you develop a fever following the procedure, you should take an over-the-counter fever reducer. If the fever doesn't decrease following the medication, or it continues to rise, you should talk to your dentist. This is particularly true if no one else in your home is sick.
Rapid Onset of Bad Breath
If you've developed a serious case of bad breath, or you have a foul taste in your mouth, you may have an infection. The bacteria present in infections often cause foul odors. Take a look at the wound site. If you see swelling, redness, or a thick discharge, you should notify your dentist immediately.
Now that you've had your wisdom teeth extracted, you need to watch for infection around the wound site. If you develop any of the symptoms described here, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible. You may have an infection that will need to be treated. Contact a clinic, such as Belgrade Dental Associates, for more information.


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How to Customize the MS Office 2010 Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar has been a part of MS Office since the 2003 version, but it has come to the forefront since the introduction of MS Office 2007 and more prominently with MS Office 2010. The Quick Access Toolbar is a customizable toolbar that houses the common commands – Save, Undo and Redo. Faithful to its name and function, the Quick Access Toolbar is there at the same spot irrespective of the Ribbon tab you are working on.
You can enhance your productivity with two quick and easy changes to the Quick Access Toolbar –
1. Change the location of the Quick Access Toolbar.
2. Customize the Quick Access Toolbar by adding new commands.
This Quick Access Toolbar is common to all applications under MS Office. The first step won't change, but obviously adding new commands will depend on the application and the use. We use MS Word 2010 to show the steps.
Move the Quick Access Toolbar below the Ribbon
If the default location of the toolbar is a bit on the summit for you and above your eye-level, you can move it just below the Ribbon. Click the downward pointing arrow (Customize Quick Access Toolbar) and click on Show Below the Ribbon.
Note that this reduces your working area by a bit. Looks a bit too cramped? Click on the arrow again and move it to its original location.
Add your oft used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar
There are two ways to add new commands to the Quick Access Toolbar and both are quick.
You can add commands to the toolbar from any of the Ribbon Tabs. Select the tab from where you want to pick the command. Right-click the command and then click on Add to Quick Access Toolbar on the menu.
To add non-Ribbon commands to the toolbar, you need a few more steps. But they are just as simple:
Again, click the Customize Quick Access Toolbar button and then select the More Commands option that's right at the foot of the list.
The Quick Access Toolbar options are displayed. This dialog has the master list of all the commands you can expect to find and use for that particular MS Office program. The box on the right displays the commands that are currently on the toolbar.
The box on the left (Choose commands from) displays the Popular Commands. You can go through the list and add the desired ones by selecting them and clicking on the Add button. But just click on the dropdown and see what more options it throws up.
You might like to take this route and select a few commands which you won't find on the Ribbon conveniently. You have a long list of choices. Just to give you an example: as a writer, I like to keep MS Word's writing tools close by instead of digging through the Ribbon. Choosing commands like Grammar, Grammar Settings, Formatting Consistency Check, Spelling Recheck etc. does a bit for boosting productivity.
You can also customize a set of commands for a particular document (or by default, for all documents). Customizations can be reset easily with a click on the Reset button. You can re-order the commands using the Move Up and Move Down buttons on the Quick Access toolbar.
There are only two things you cannot do – increase the size or change the icon of the buttons on the toolbar. Other than that, you can really set up MS Office and any of its programs for a productivity boost with the Quick Access Toolbar.
We have seen its use in some of our previous MS Office and MS Word tutorials:
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Tifton, GA, US: Search for biggest catfish caught by british man in greenland via Google, 3 hours agoWhat I love about this is that I instantly saw the three constituent elements that brought this reader in. 1) My story about the movie Catfish, which recently debuted at Sundance. 2) My identification of myself as British, in my bio. And 3) my comparison of Avatar's revenues to the GDP of Greenland. The person searching for "biggest catfish caught by British man in Greenland" must have been awfully disappointed to have been so reeled in. To them I apologise. But I'm also obscurely proud that the biggest catfish has been caught by a British man, and will henceforth link to more catfish-related news.
Jan 30, 2010
Biggest catfish caught by British man in Greenland
I periodically check on the searches that bring people to my blog, and think I've found the best yet:
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Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride, Culinary Walking Tour, Savannah 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2 (2600-2)
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Savannah is one of the most romantic cities in the United States. It's historic downtown district is filled with towering oak trees, horse-drawn carriages and dramatic antebellum mansions that survived General Sherman's fiery march to the sea during the Civil War.
Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride
Get an old-fashioned dose of Savannah's southern charm on a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city's historic district. Take your seat in the vintage ride and explore oak-lined avenues, grand mansions, and elegant public squares as your driver shares insight into Savannah's fascinating history, from antebellum days through the Civil War and into the modern era.
Savannah Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour
Foodies know that sampling the local fare is one of the best ways to enjoy a city's culture. Get a feel for Savannah, known as the "Hostess City of the South", as your tour guide connects the area's history to the culinary scene by taking you to up to six specially selected foodie spots. Enjoy samples at eateries such as one of Savannah's favorite seafood restaurants, an award-winning honey store, a traditional Scottish Pub, a cozy '20s speakeasy-style space and the oldest butcher shop in Savannah.
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Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard guest room for two at a Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, or comparable hotel in Savannah.
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Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline's frequent flyer program.
Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending bank of the European Union. Its four main services are loans to the public and private sector (including SME finance through banks), technical assistance for financing facilities, credit guarantees and venture capital finance.
Financial institutions that partner with the EIB act as intermediary financing institutions and pass the funds on to customers, usually SMEs or local authorities.
To qualify as an SME for EIB funding purposes, a company must have fewer than 250 employees, an annual turnover not exceeding €50 million, and an annual balance sheet total of up to €43 million.
The conditions of financing (interest rate, grace period, loan period, etc.) and lending decisions are made by the intermediary bank.
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Online Ratings Irk Doctors
By Kim Painter,
see original article at USA TODAY
Considering a new doctor? Hoping to learn more about a doctor you already see? Or maybe you'd like to praise or pan one.
You could do it the old-fashioned way and talk to friends and relatives or even the doctor in question. Or you could do this: Go online and read and respond (anonymously, if you like) to everything you find about that doctor, not only on basic search engines but on a growing list of websites that rate, rank and dissect the careers of physicians.
As of this month, you can even read and write doctor ratings at Angie's List, the site where members in 120 metropolitan areas rank their plumbers, roofers and landscapers.
But before you start clicking, know this: Your doctor may hate being treated like a plumber — or a dating show contestant.
"Imagine there was a dating site where every time you went on a date, someone could rate you," says Delia Chiaramonte, a family physician and patient adviser in Towson, Md. "That would really change the way you saw dating. … It definitely makes (doctors) paranoid."
Doctor-rating sites — especially those that include patient ratings and comments — have the potential to sour already strained relationships between the nation's patients and physicians, Chiaramonte and other critics say. Though doctors care very much what patients think and welcome scientifically valid patient surveys, anonymous online ratings and rants can ruin reputations and destroy trust, says Nancy Nielsen, president-elect of the American Medical Association.
Patient care suffers, the critics say, when doctors are made defensive and fearful.
But the creators of such sites say they offer essential information. Some, including HealthGrades.com and the newer Vitals.com, include details on training, experience, certification and disciplinary history along with patient ratings. Some include information supplied by physicians: At HealthGrades.com, physicians can pay a fee to add details and even a video to their profiles, says spokesman Scott Shapiro; at Angie's List, physicians are welcome to respond to members' posts, says founder Angie Hicks. Vitals.com also invites physicians to respond, says co-founder Mitchell Rothschild.
Consumers are smart enough to consider the thoughts of other consumers as just one factor when choosing a physician, just as they have traditionally considered the opinions of friends and neighbors, Shapiro says. At HealthGrades.com, consumer ratings (on factors ranging from office cleanliness to a physician's listening skills) are just "one data element among many," he says. The site does not include free-form comments.
Angie's List does, and the comments are useful, Hicks says: "People are still looking for that over-the-back-fence kind of recommendation."
But the fact that Web surfers can't see who's behind that fence bothers many physicians. "One disgruntled patient" could cause a lot of trouble, Nielsen says. And, she says, "doctors are not going to want to spend their time going into a (site) and correcting a smear."
Hicks, Shapiro and Rothschild say their sites block multiple negative or positive postings from the same source. And, they say, the bottom line is that we live in an age in which consumers seek information from many different sources before making major decisions. The sites just make relevant facts and opinions more accessible, they say.
"A lot of information is good," Rothschild says. "More is better."
Here are some other options for checking out doctors:
Ask for referrals from a physician you trust. Be sure to ask why your doctor recommends particular colleagues.
Read doctor profiles at websites maintained by hospitals and physicians' offices.
Check with state medical boards for records of disciplinary action against a physician. Get started with the Federation of State Medical Boards at fsmb.org.


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TFS adoption at Microsoft
Frequent readers of my blog know full well that we take TFS dogfooding very seriously here. In fact, just this month we're celebrating 3 years of using TFS within the Team System team...pretty amazing. As you might expect, usage is taking off in other groups as well. To learn more, I'd recommend reading Brian's recent article on internal adoption of TFS. In it he writes:
Our internal adoption team produced an update on our status this week and I thought I'd share the results with you. We're now up to 21 TFS instances in production, hosting a total of 734 projects about 5,600 users. 2 of those instances are running an Orcas Beta 2 build. 3 are running a very early build of Rosario. and the other 16 are running TFS 2005. We plan on upgrading the remaining TFS 2005 instances to Orcas (TFS 2008) in August.
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HAMILTON, NY -- The Williams Ephs (5-2-0, 4-2-0 NESCAC) were defeated by the Hamilton Continentals (5-2-1, 2-2-1 NESCAC) 3-2 this evening at the Russell Sage Rink. While netminder Michael Pinios stopped 32 shots, ultimately Continental senior Brandon Willett's slapshot in the third period proved to be the game decider.
In net for the Ephs was junior Michael Pinios. Pinios came into this contest with a .934 save percentage, and made 32 saves on the night. In net for the Continentals was senior Evan Buitenhuis, who came into the game with a similar .935 save percentage, and made 20 saves on the night.
When these two teams faced each other last season, there was one tie and one victory for the Continentals.
The Ephs got off to a quick start in the game, the first goal coming under two minutes into the first period. At 1:44, senior David Italiano cashed in his fourth goal of the season on a play assisted by junior Roberto Cellini (fourth assist) and freshman Nick Van Belle (first assist). This brought the score to an early 1-0.
The Continentals tied things up a couple minutes later, when at 4:12, junior Ian Nichols (first goal) got one past Pinios. Nichols was assisted on the play by sophomore Stephen Cochrane (second assist), bringing the score to 1-1.
Williams recaptured the lead again near the period's close. At 19:15, junior Connor Meike earned his first goal of the season, firing one past Buitenhuis. Meike was assisted on the play by Italiano (third assist) and freshman Tyler Scott (first assist of Eph career). This brought the score to 2-1 heading into the locker rooms after the first 20 minutes of play.
Just :11 seconds into the second period of play, Hamilton was able to even the score once again. Continental leading scorer, junior Rory Gagnon, made quick work of finding the back of the net for his eighth goal of the season. Gagnon was assisted by classmate Jason Brochu (fifth assist).
"We have to continue to work on our details," coach Monti stated. "We, as a group, believe details are where games are won and lost, and focusing on them will make us better."
The Ephs were on the defensive for much of the second period, after a string of penalties were called against the squad. However, Williams was able to fend off this offensive attack by Hamilton's power play units.
After two periods of play, shots were 29-13 heavily in favor of the Continentals.
At 9:20 of the third period, Hamilton's Brandon Willett (third goal) fired an accurate slapshot from the top of the zone, over Pinios's left shoulder. Willett was unassisted on this game-winning goal. The game concluded with a score of 3-2 for the Continentals.
"One day at a time," said coach Monti. "We can't think too far ahead, we just have to think about the next practice, the next drill, and the next rep."
Shot count totals were 35-22 for Hamilton, with Williams coming in much lower than their 29.8 shots per game average.
The Continentals next face Skidmore, on Saturday December 30th on the road, puck drop at 4:00 PM. Williams next faces U-Mass Boston on December 29th on the road, puck drop at 1:00 PM.
"This weekend, we learned a lot about ourselves," said Monti. "We played two very tough opponents, and while we played well, we realize we have some work to do on the details."


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A girl always remembers her first blog, or so I am told...
I am starting this blog as a way to connect with my customers, and anyone else who is interested in my work.
A few weeks ago, my company YogaGoat Pottery became my only job. The learning curve is very steep. I have been doing my own work on the side while working for another pottery for about 3 years, but nothing could have prepared me for this leap of faith.
So, since I am learning so much, I also wanted to pass the information along to my esteemed colleagues, should they be interested.
Okay, I guess that does it for introductions. My kiln is almost done firing and it is time for bed.
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My print from 20×200 was waiting for me at work when I arrived at my desk this morning (not a bad way to start off a Monday). I purchased an 11 x 14 of Valerie Roybal's Secret Language 3 during 20×200's RIDONK sale last week and I couldn't be more pleased. It's a beautiful piece, even more impressive in person. I will take pictures once I have it framed and up on the wall.
I was really impressed by the out-of-box experience provided by 20×200 (a Jen Bekman project). The label was so clever and I loved the numbered print insert that said "It's official: you bought art!" Also included was a printout with information about the artist.
The entire package was such a joy to receive. I highly recommend them for quality, affordable art for your home.
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Healthy Cooking Classes and More at Red Mountain Resort
Eat Well, Feel Well
Eat Well, Feel Well. This is our nutrition philosophy at Red Mountain Resort. In addition to using the healthiest, highest quality ingredients available, we educate our guests through cooking classes and demonstrations, presentations by our wellness team and our Chef for a Day offerings. Changing the way we think about food is key to optimal weight maintenance and overall health. We do not advocate deprivation or severe restriction, as it is not conducive to long-term success or a healthy short-term solution.


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ILP Statistical Analysis
Quantitative experimental data will generally need to be analysed using some form of statistics. There are a large number of different statistical tests that can be used depending upon your data, how it was collected and the types of comparisons you intend to make.
The information shown below is extracted from the "information for authors" for Nature Cell Biology submissions.
Nature Cell Biology - Guide to Authors and Referees
The description of all reported data that includes statistical testing must state the name of the statistical test used to generate error bars and P values, the number ( n ) of independent experiments underlying each data point (not replicate measures of one sample), and the actual P value for each test (not merely 'significant' or 'P < .05').
Descriptive statistics should include:
- clearly labeled measure of center (such as the mean or the median)
- clearly labeled measure of variability (such as standard deviation or range)
- Ranges are more appropriate than standard deviations or standard errors for small data sets. Standard error or confidence interval is appropriate to compare data to a control.
- Graphs should include clearly labeled error bars.
- Authors must state whether a number that follows the ± sign is a standard error (s.e.m.) or a standard deviation (s.d.).
Since for complex biological experiments the number of independent repeats of a measurement often has to be limited for practical reasons, statistical measures with a very small n are commonplace.
- Statistical measures applied to too small a sample size are not significant and they can suggest a false level of significance.
- Error bars should not be provided for n < 3. Instead, the actual individual data from each experiment should be plotted
- If n < 5 individual data should be plotted alongside an error bar.
- In cases where n is small, a justification for the use of the statistical test employed has to be provided.
It is admissible to present a single 'typical result' of n experiments.
- If n is not based on independent experiments (that is n merely represents replicates of a measurement), it may still be meaningful to present statistics, but a detailed description of the repeated measurement is required.
A basic description of n, P and the test applied should be provided in the figure legends, and a further discussion of statistical methodology should be provided in the methods section.
Authors must justify the use of a particular test and explain whether their data conform to the assumptions of the tests.
Common Errors
Multiple Comparisons
When making multiple statistical comparisons on a single data set, authors should explain how they adjusted the alpha level to avoid an inflated Type I error rate, or they should select statistical tests appropriate for multiple groups (such as ANOVA rather than a series of t-tests).
Normal Distribution
Many statistical tests require that the data be approximately normally distributed; when using these tests, authors should explain how they tested their data for normality. If the data do not meet the assumptions of the test, then a non-parametric alternative should be used instead.
Small Sample Size
When the sample size is small (less than about 10), authors should use tests appropriate to small samples or justify their use of large-sample tests.
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James R. 'Jim' Starr, 80
Aug 22, 2014 12:45PM
By Bill Gilman
Retired Union Carpenter
TEWKSBURY: James R. "Jim" Starr, age 80, a resident of Tewksbury for over 60 years, passed away at home, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
He was the beloved husband of Joan J. (Aspell) Starr, with whom he celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on June 13, 2014.
Born in Wilmington on December 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur F. Starr and the late Mary (Savage) Starr.
Jim was raised in Wilmington and attended Wilmington High School.
In 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Johnston . He was honorably discharged from active duty on August 21, 1957 in Newport, RI.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed for over 20 years as a Union Carpenter by Local # 111 (formerly local # 49).
Jim was an active communicant and supporter of St. William's Parish, where he was a member of the former Holy Name Society, a 50 year member of the Men's Club, and served as an Usher for over 40 years.
He enjoyed attending wood carving classes at the Tewksbury Senior Center, traveling with his wife throughout the United States and the Caribbean, and playing a round of golf.
In addition to his wife Joan, he is survived by two children, James T. Starr and his wife Pauline and Nancy M. Starr all of Tewksbury; two grandchildren, Garrett J. and Ian T. Starr; three sisters-in-law, Nancy Spaulding of Chelmsford, DeeDee Aspell of San Antonio, TX, and Gloria Aspell of Methuen; one brother-in-law, Thomas Aspell and his wife Maureen of Tewksbury; also many nieces and nephews.
Jim was the brother of the late Mary Nicholson, Frances Brown, John and Arthur Starr.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 23rd at 10 a.m., at St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Please meet at church. Interment services will follow at the Chapel at St. Mary Cemetery, 90 River Rd., Tewksbury. At Jim's request there are No Calling hours. Kindly Omit Flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843 or to the Captain Thomas J. Curran Scholarship Fund, c/o Kathleen Doherty, 36 Devonshire Crossing, Chelmsford, MA 01824.Arrangements entrusted to Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, Tewksbury.


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I say Halloween month is a great time to watch anthology horror movies. They are like visual trick-or-treat bags filled with eye candy ranging from "Delicious!" to "Are you kidding me?" 1983's NIGHTMARES is a personal favorite that should be shoved in your face more often. Read our old-timey take HERE and watch the Momma rat goodness below…
Sunday Viewing:: Nightmares (1983)
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Are you ready for an enjoyable romp through a world filled with odd characters and a drugged fruit? There's no way you can guess what all the characters will have to go through or do to win in their quest to right the kingdom. But you can sure have fun reading the book and going on the trip with them!
The author and Goddess Fish Blog Tours allowed me to read this book for review (thank you). You can find a copy on Amazon now.
Many things in this story are zany, a bit farcical, and whole lot of tongue-in-cheek. When the story starts you get bits and pieces about various characters with no knowledge of how they will come together. As soon as they join up, it all makes sense.
You have a warrior who has been disgraced, two ninety-some year old masters who are Ninja-like, an orphaned boy and girl, an archer who has been foiled by a plot, and even a couple of gay Ogres. What more could you want? How about a dwarf who used to be part of a carnival, a fat man that can eat 70 hot chicken wings, and a woman who runs the local thieves group?
This story has lots of action that seems unrelated and yet all ties together. There are battles everywhere. All the characters end up in impossible positions but still survive. My favorite part of the story is when the warrior dresses up in a pink dressing gown with fur and those cute shoes that match it because the vendor said it would make him invisible. Lots of people ignore him but not because he's invisible; they don't believe what they see and don't want to see more! That's one of the most ridiculous things I can think of, but it was sure fun to read about.
You won't get bored. It's a battle down to the last pages. With amusing characters and several surprises in the story, it made a good read if you could suspend belief a bit. I did and enjoyed it.
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I'm Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie, bookworm and bookseller. I have been selling books since January of 2000. It's a homebased business and I sell online only. Here is my website: http:www.bookfaerie.com I offer free shipping stateside. It's a one woman endeavor, and I love working for myself. I have over 6,000 books online now. I do book reviews from a reader's point-of-view and try to spread the magic of reading.
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Funny Fruit (Vellian Heroes Book 1) by Grant T. Reed, Gary C. Reed
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