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How many times have your vanilla friends (for those of you who still have them) wanted to know where you were going and with whom? It seems whenever you tell vanilla friends you have other plans, they become curious. Especially if it happens on a regular basis.
When we first started making excuses for being unavailable to our vanilla friends, my husband and I would joke how 'mom' called. It wasn't either of our moms, it was a nosy vanilla friend. Each conversation with her started with her asking what we did the previous weekend and with whom.
Prior to entering the lifestyle we would make plans with friends on a regular basis, sometimes weeks in advance. Saturday was usually spent at dinner or a movie.
When we discovered strip clubs, we became less available or started ending nights out with friends earlier than in the past. It was easy because strip clubs were better later at night. When we discovered a swing club not far away, we became more and more unavailable over a short period of time.
Our goal each week, was to keep Saturday night free so we could go to the club. We even had a code name for the club so that nobody would know what we were talking about if they overheard our conversations. Were we being paranoid? I don't think so, people really wanted answers!
Over time, as we tried to force our vanilla friends to see us on Fridays. Not long after, we would only make ourselves available to them during the week. At this point, some of our friends became suspicious. We turned down invitations to just about every vanilla event we were invited to. We had discovered swinging and that was all we wanted to do.
As we made friends in the lifestyle, this group became our social life. Sometimes we would meet at a restaurant before heading to the club. This is when we discovered how difficult it was to have any privacy. That's right, going out to dinner with lifestyle friends became fodder for anyone who saw us. It seemed not to matter how remote a restaurant we chose. As luck would have it, we always seemed to run into someone we knew.
Soon "mom" was back on the phone wanting to know who our new friends were. The first time I got the call I was taken aback. I tried to imagine how this was any of her business. Since she had not actually seen us, I knew someone had told her. Then I tried to imagine why people were talking about us. We do not live in a small town per se, but many people know each other. Same schools, same churches, temples, same after school activities, etc.
So what made our lives suddenly so interesting that people were talking about us? "Mom" casually mentioned that we seemed to be avoiding our old group of friends. I pointed out that the previous week we had met them for dinner. How could we be avoiding them if we saw them a few days ago?
It seems that making new friends, especially people that are from another town or city, raises eyebrows. Suddenly "mom" was asking how we met them. Don't think "mom" was the only person asking, she was simply the only one brave or nosy enough to confront me.
It made us wonder how much people really deserved to know. Do we actually owe it to others to explain our whereabouts or our new friends? Is it normal for "friends" to demand to know why you are not free to spend more time with them?
My husband and I had even considered telling one couple that was part of that group of friends about the lifestyle. We thought they might be open to the whole idea of swinging. After much thought, we decided against it. If they were not open to it, we would be exposing ourselves and did not want to risk that.
The lifestyle resulted in our decision to completely remove ourselves from this former group of friends. We soon realized that these people are very judgmental and if they were to discover the truth, we would no longer be friends. Knowing this, we chose to drift away.
The question remained for us: Why is it anyone's business how we spend our free time? Why must swingers always make up excuses so that they can do what they want? Lying and making up stories and excuses is exhausting. We are adults and should be free to live our lives without judgment.
For all of the nosy people out there: stop worrying about what others are doing and with whom they are doing it. We are forced to lie and sneak around to avoid judgment from people like you. Don't you have anything better to do?
The sad part is, many people in the lifestyle end up having to choose between the lifestyle and maintaining vanilla friendships. Perhaps most people choose lifestyle friends simply because we have more in common with each other. They also don't judge or wonder what we are doing when we are busy with something else.
Bottom line, swingers do not owe anyone an explanation about how they spend their free time. Where we go nights, weekends and on vacation is nobody's business. We have discovered a wonderful, carefree life in the lifestyle and have no plans to change this any time soon. So butt out…
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
LA Christmas Samplers
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Labels: Christmas, cross stitching, Finishes
2 Christmas Ornaments
Here are 2 more Ornament finishes. I don't know if I will keep them or give them away. I love Prairie Schooler Christmas Trees as you can see from my 2 tree ornaments. I have a few other things I want to finish up before Christmas so hopefully will be able to post more after the holidays.
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Labels: Christmas, cross stitching, Finishes
2 Ornament Finshes
Here are 2 of my 4 ornament finishes. I haven't gotton much stitching done because I have Tendinitus but I have been trying to get some things finished up. I like piecing them together minus covering my hands in glue. I didn't do any fancy backs just some hand dyed cotton fabric.
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Labels: Christmas, cross stitching, Finishes
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Ready for Turkey Day-Gobble Gobble
Well 2 days after Halloween already and I have my house ready for Thanksgiving. I even have my turkey in the freezer lol. I spent today cleaning and am feeling like things are finally getting organized. I stitched this Turkey while watching TV one night. He was a fun stitch. I just didn't know how to finish him so left it as it for now. This was a Bent Creek Zipper chart and I used DMC threads on MCG Textiles 28ct Khaki evenweave. Now to finish making some ornaments to add to my ornament tree this year and to send to my Ornament Exchange Partner.
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Labels: Finishes, Thanksgiving
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Disney Scrapbook 1st 4 pages
I started a Disney scrapbook for my sils trip to dianey with her husband and 3 of the kids. They had never been as a family and I've never seen her have a photo album so thought she would like something she could enjoy instead of something she has to dust. Here are the 1st 4 pages. One the 1st one I added a picture of all of them standing in front of the castle. The second page will have a picture of the baby giving tigger a high 5. The 3rd picture is of the baby carrying around a stuffed mickey mouse. And the last picture will be put on the page of the baby sleeping with mickey and winnie the pooh in his crib.
I'm not doing the pages in any order. I have more done but still have to take pictures of them. I accidently already added pictures to some before I could take pictures of the pages so you'll get to see some of the munchkins. I'm only making an 8x8 album because I find the 12x12 akward and hard to store.
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Labels: Scrapbooking
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Sanman Halloween Exchange
My Sanman partner has received her exchange so I can post my card finish. Silly me forgot to take a picture of what I put in it lol. I made the card and wrapped her package like a piece of candy. It was a fun exchange. Hers to me was just as nice and the kids liked taking all my goodies. Nicholas (4) took the skeleton gloves she sent and Stephanie (7) took the note pad and pencils. She loves drawing. I made another for my 123 stitch Halloween exchange but we are both behind on sending so I can't post that one yet.
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Labels: Exchange, Scrapbooking
Monday, October 6, 2008
3rd Finish of the day!
This one has got to be my favorite piece I finished today. Stitched on 28ct evenweave from JCS magazine. Now it is ready to be hung on my Ornament Christmas Tree (well whenever we get to that time when the tree goes up lol) ~
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Labels: cross stitching, Finishes
2 of 3 finishes for the day
I have been getting some finishing done today. Ran over tho the Joanns and picked up some trim and then went over to Micheals who is having a sale on trim. The first is by Sanman Originals. I love the little bees. The second was in a European cross stitch magazine but it has been so long I din't even know which one. The frog is for my niece who loves green and frogs. Haven't decided on the bee one. Thought I would keep it and hang it during spring time. I'm posting the third finish above~
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Labels: cross stitching, Finishes
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Autumn Stitching Finishes
I was in the mood to decorate so dug through my finished pieces and pulled out 2 autumn finishes. I discovered my strong dislike for the glue gun and sticky mat. Not a good combo for me. I had glue wrapped around my wedding ring and didn't realize it until 2 hours later.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fobs and Fall-Need I say more :0)
Wow I can't believe it has been a month since I last posted. I really haven't been up to much but I did manange to get a bunch of scissor fobs made and some scrapbooking done. I can't show the scrapbooking because the album I am making is a Christmas gift and I wouldn't want to give any clues away other than it screams DISNEY lol. I promise to post more as I do have a couple stitching finishes and will then probably start posting pages from the scrapbook I am making.
I already decorated for fall already and we are so looking forward to Halloween as we are decorating the garage as a Haunted House this year.
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Labels: Scissor fobs
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Small Quaker Finish
A quick stitch last night when I couldn't sleep. Stephanie slept over a friends and it always makes me sad to know shes getting to big too fast. I stitched this on silkweaver dyed fabric using DMC Variegated green thread #4070.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Two Rockin' Scrap Finishes
Stephanie loves Camp Rock and instead of paying out for items that that will eventually go out of style I made 2 things for her homework area. The 1st was a recycled spagetti can and the cork buiietin board I bought new at the thrift store for $2.50. I used my Cricut machine to cut out the letters Camp Rock and did some painting for the rest. Now just to find some neat pins for the cork board and they will be good to go.
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Labels: Recycling, Scrapbooking, Stephanie
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Recycling a shoe box
With school starting I thought I would share a little secret I do to save money on gift boxes for birthdays and Christmas. I bought my dd like 5 or 6 pairs of shoes, you know tennis shoes, sandles, flats, and such. And now with my son going to school this year I bought him 3 new pairs of shoes too. Giving me aroun 8 or 9 small boxes (hey ones 4 the other 7 and they both wear toddler shoes lol) anywho.
I can pick up a large roll of gift wrap from the $1 store that seems to last me forever so I wrap the shoe boxes in wrapping paper, throw in some tissue paper and pop a bow on top. If your time it , right after easter they now have crinkle paper stuffing for the baskets and they sell it for like $0.37 each package instead of $1.99 or more. Because I have so many this year I'm going to use them to store my craft supplies. Hope someone can use this idea. It works on adult shoe boxes too.
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Yeah I finally finished something. And it took less than an hour. Simple can made into I don't know what yet but it sure looks cute doing nothing. I know summer is just about over but I loved the colors together. Next I'm thinking a fall or winter design with snowflakes. Only problem is I have to eat all the mint chocolate goodies in the can first. I am in love with my Cricut machine that my husband bought me. I'm trying out greeting cards now to get them made for this Christmas. I also made a cute little album for my nephew I will post soon when I get ime to take the pictures. School starts on Monday so maybe once we get things flowing again. Happy Scrapping!
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Sunday, August 3, 2008
I haven't gotton any stitching done at all in weeks. I have been scrapbooking with my friend Shay and Geocashing with her and her family. Besides the spiders, big black snakes and mosquitos we did alright. I popped this pick of my little monkey down at Reflections Park. Well if you call a dock and a lake a park then yeah the park lol. I can't believe school starts the 18th already. She starts the 2nd grade and Nicholas will be in pre-k. 3 hours with no kids, what will I do with myself.
With the bad influence of Shay my husband bought my a Cricut machine to scrapbook and make cards with. I explained that it would also be good forthe kids school projects when I cut out big letters and stuff. He was sweet and I so owe him. Just wait though I am almost done with my 1st paper bag album. Deana is making 2 at the same time. One for a friend and one for herself. I'll post mine here when I'm done. I did at least kit up a couple projects for stitching just in case I get the itch again soon. Later for now~
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Labels: GeoCaching, Scrapbooking, Stephanie, Stitching
Thursday, July 17, 2008
My 1st Pinkeep
I thought I would try my hand at a pinkeep. Even though I don't even sew or use pinkeeps but it was too cute not to try right. I stitched this freebie last year as an evening finish. I loved the look of the fabric for the back I picked up at Joanns for $0.99. It was one of those quarter flats. I only had to use a small piece so have leftovers for another project or 2 :0) It doesn't look perfectly straight but I love the way it turned out anyway. Now to figure out where to put it.
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Labels: Pin Keep Finish
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Pump It Up
Last week I took Nicholas, Emily and Deana over to Pump it Up. (Stephanie was in reading camp) Anywho it was the best $12 I spent all week. Nicholas didn't want to go through the door and was very timid but right away he was off on his own. No one else was there so we had the whole building to ourselves. Deana even made a video with my camera of her riding down one of the slides and flying over the bumper and hittin the mat below. It was funny listening to her go thump lol.
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Labels: Fun
Saturday, July 12, 2008
3rd Day of Stitching
Wow can't believe it's only been 3 days of stitching on this. I love this piece. With thousands of skeins of threads I don't have a color I need. Surprise there huh. Anyway besides being out of a couple colors I just need to finish up the flower and move to the other side. I have a few more pieces kitted up that I took pictures of. Can't wait to share them.
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Labels: WIP
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Summer Scrapbook Layout
I am always searching for new scrapbook layouts and I found this cool one on the net just in time for summer. Now to get to the beach to put it together and add some pictures lol.
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Labels: Scrapbooking
Friday, July 4, 2008
4th of July
What a great 4th of July. We grilled, went swimming and watched fireworks. Since Nick doesn't like swimming just us girls went into the pool. Steph and Deana didn't want to get out but Stephs lips were purple :0)
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Welcome Box Finish
Another box find and finish. I picked up this box for $1 at my thrift store. It's a smaller box that would be great to hold a couple decks of cards and dice. Welcome is by Elizabeths Designs. Stitched on 28ct evenweave using DMC threads.
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WASHINGTON – Pepco is reassuring customers who were accidentally over-charged that the utility is moving swiftly to fix the problem.
It is unclear how many people in the Northwood Park and Four Corners areas of Silver Spring received higher bills when Pepco replaced old meters with smart meters, Montgomery County Council president Roger Berliner says.
"They were literally paying $300 more for an estimated bill than they every paid in their lifetime," he says.
Peco concedes the estimates were faulty and is cancelling the incorrect bills. Berliner says he hopes the issue can be quickly rectified.
In his weekly news briefing, Berliner looked past sky high gasoline prices and renewed his call on state lawmakers to allow Montgomery County to levy its own gas tax to pay for road projects.
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The Moore/Oklahoma city was the single most devastating storm I have tracked while storm chasing! I sit here the next day thinking about the destruction and loss of life caused by the storm and I still get a bit weak.
I'm writing this blog from a storm chasing perspective.
When you set out to chase storms, lots of factors need to be considered. The one I wrestled with yesterday was seeing the incredible signature on radar, knowing it was a low-to-the-ground tornado and realizing it was likely tearing apart the towns it was striking, how do you chase? My answer was: you don't! Not in this situation.
If we had come up from the south or west, it would have been different. The tornado developed over open areas with good visibility at the start. Here's one video (although still way too close for a tour group!):
When it comes to the safety of guests, I wasn't willing to drive into a relatively unknown metropolitan area to chase this storm. I actually think we would have been successful at seeing this monster tornado had we decided to drive in. But with regular traffic, gawkers, emergency vehicles, flying debris (it goes farther than most people realize, the day will come when a chaser is hurt or killed by this!) and the unknowns about the exact size of the storm, it was a conscious decision not to chase any closer.
We decided to wait for the storm to come to us. We spent a lot of time searching for a safe spot with a good view. But as I found out last year, the area east of the Oklahoma City area is much like the Ozarks, lots of hills and a surprising number of trees. It took us about a half hour. We ended up on a hill which provided a great vantage point but in a surreal twist we were just on the southern edge of the path of the tornado which struck Shawnee the day before!
The idea was to watch the tornado pass safely to our north. Fortunately, the violent tornado lifted. We saw the storm, tracked the weaker circulation and watched in pass to our north.
During the entire time coming down from Missouri through Oklahoma, the focus was on the science of severe weather forecasting. We talked about things such as dew point depressions, helicity, old outflow boundaries, CAPE (a measure of unstable air), the dry line, jet stream winds and rotation cuplets on radar.
My tours are about the science of forecasting severe thunderstorms, tracking their development, explaining what is happening and staying safe! Seeing a tornado is a great experience, I strive to do it, but it has limits.
Here's a bit of video leading to our hill top perch:


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In light of the referendum on British exit from the EU, Fragomen Worldwide's Ian Robinson considers the consequences the vote might have on the various aspects of UK's immigration policy.
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The very first movie my mom ever took me to see in theaters as a kid was The Jungle Book, setting the stage for my love of all things Disney and musical. In 1992, the Disney version of Aladdin came to the screen, and my siblings and I must have watched that VHS copy, oh, a proper 1,572 times over the years.
Flash forward to 2014 when Aladdin comes to the biggest off-screen of NYC, Broadway! My hopes were high, and only to be exceeded by the brilliant directing and choreography (Casey Nicholaw, Tony award winner for directing The Book of Mormon), music (by composer Alan Menken), design of the massive sets, glittery costumes, and other worldly-lighting (Bob Crowley, Gregg Barnes, and Natasha Katz) and the crazy-talented cast (seriously, James Monroe Iglehart who played the Genie just blew the performance out of the park!
He also took home the Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, just FYI.) A special shout out to the special effect team (led by illusion master Jim Steinmeyer) who was charged with everything from creating magical books to materializing Genies to creating flying carpets (with no strings to be seen anywhere, folks!)
For those of you who perhaps haven't seen the Disney version, Aladdin tells the story of a young lad in Arabian times, who gets three wishes from a genie trapped in a magic lamp. Throw in a princess who doesn't want to get married to just any old prince, an evil villain who's trying to steal the throne, and mix this all together with some truly incredible music and dance numbers, and you have the recipe for a hit. A spot on one at that.
While the musical is certainly kid friendly, it has some great adult humor in there, too. And while, yes, it's a musical inspired by Disney, it's important to note that this production is packed with more old-school Broadway pizazz then you'll find anywhere else on the stage right now. We're talking high kicking, show stopping, over-the-top-in-all-the-right-ways numbers that will have you singing the likes of "Friend Like Me" and "A Whole New World" for weeks to come! This is one all generations will enjoy so much, you'll be wishing for your own magic lamp only to request to see it over, and over, and over again.


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Shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group (BABA) are up $3.20, over 4%, at $79.02, after the company this morning reported fiscal Q4 revenue that topped analysts' expectations, but missed on the bottom line.
Revenue in the three months ended in March rose 39% year-over-year to $3.75 billion, or 24.18 billion Renminbi, yielding EPS of 47 cents a share.
Analysts had been modeling $3.58 billion and 55 cents a share.
CEO Daniel Zhang said the company "finished the fiscal year on a very strong note," with over 3 trillion Renminbi of "gross merchandise" sales, and with revenue for the year over 100 billion Renminbi. Zhang lauded the company's focus on "globalization, rural expansion, building a world-class cloud computing business and creating a comprehensive media and entertainment platform."
Said CFO Maggie Wu,
Our excellent results this quarter reflect the unique strength of our core e-commerce business despite challenging economic conditions, as well as the emerging momentum of our balanced portfolio of businesses from mobile media to cloud computing. As a result, we achieved accelerating year-over-year revenue growth of 39%, which was the highest revenue growth rate for the past four quarters.
The company's revenue from its cloud computing operations rose 138% year-over-year to $468 million. "The growth was due primarily to an increase in the number of paying customers and also to an increase in their usage of more complex offerings, such as our content delivery network and database services," said Alibaba.
There are as yet no ratings changes, that I can see, but some price target increases here and there.
RBC Capital Markets's Mark Mahaney reiterated an Outperform rating and raised his price target to $105 from $89, writing that the EPS miss was because of "one-time below-the-operating-line items."
Mahaney notes the company's upside came from retail operations in China,which saw sales rise 43%, "the fastest growth in six quarters," and also its "AliCloud" service.
Moreover, he likes the trends in mobile commerce, with gross merchandise of 541 billion Renminbi and a "take rate" of 2.38%, both better than consensus.
Mahaney sees an "inflection":
Alibaba has reached a Mobile Monetization inflection point. (See our 12/13 "Updating The Long Thesis" report.) We believe this means BABA can sustain premium growth rates in its key Retail segment for the foreseeable future. BABA also continues to demonstrate very high levels of profitability– 52% EBITDA margins and $8B in FCF in FY16. China Macro is a concern, but Internet Secular trends can offset much of this. Cloud Computing is small for BABA, but showing great growth. We still view BABA as a Premium-Growth/Premium-Profit Asset, with a very reasonable valuation. We also view this as a very effective management team with a sound l-t strategy. Finally, we see BABA as having significant option value in terms of non-retail/platform revenue streams in China, possibly International expansion & a series of major strategic investments.
And J.P. Morgan's Vivan Hao also reiterated an Overweight rating and raised her target to $96 from $88, writing that the China retail gross merchandise number was "solid," and above her expectations; and that the "blended take rate" of 2.47%, was helped by a "re-acceleration" in the company's Taoboa unit's merchandise growth.
Hao noted that Alibaba management said it will "provide more disclosure around core EC business and a clearer profile of margin-dilutive investees," and that "to appreciate the strength of core EC business, the market would need to shift toward a SOTP-based valuation methodology."
She also likes "the continued acceleration of the cloud business," which "harbors upside on both revenues and margins."


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Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan today [Wednesday 19th November] officially launched the first Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon-Sheffield and Arena Group Sheffield Mini and Junior Run.
The major new charity half marathon – organised by Run For All in partnership with Sheffield City Council – is expected to attract thousands of runners and spectators to the city's streets on Sunday 12th April next year and raise many thousands of pounds for good causes.
With a city centre start and finish, the event boasts a super new scenic route. Leaving the city centre, the runners will go along Ecclesall Road before taking a right turn up towards Ringinglow.
Then it is along country roads and on to the famous Norfolk Arms, where the route takes a left turn and offers superb views of the city of Sheffield and the Peak District. The course then heads downhill to the outskirts of Dore, back to Ecclesall Road and on to the grand finish at the Town Hall.
And the race incorporates a triple challenge, giving entrants a chance to be crowned 'King of the Hill' in a timed hill climb, triumph in a 10K sprint section and cross the finish line first to lift the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon – Sheffield title.
Youngsters will also have the opportunity to be involved by signing up for the event's Arena Group Sheffield Mini and Junior Runs. The mini course covers a distance of 1.5K and is for children aged 3-8, while the 2.5K junior run is for youngsters aged 9-14. The children's races will be entirely free to enter thanks to the kind support of the Arena Group.
Michael, who was brought up in Sheffield, said: "I am delighted to be launching this new half marathon for Yorkshire. I'm sure it will quickly establish itself as a real winner in this City of Sport.
"The thousands who take part can look forward to a great running challenge and to raising money that will support the vital work of some wonderful charities. I wish everyone who signs up to take part the best of luck."
Councillor Isobel Bowler, cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure at Sheffield City Council, said: "We are delighted that the race organisers have chosen such a beautiful route showing some of the stunning countryside which surrounds our wonderful city. It will showcase why Sheffield is such a great city to live, study, work and play. The climbs will be challenging but runners will be rewarded with some of the best views in England as they return to the city.
"The city centre start and finish will provide a boost to retail and hospitality businesses which is also to be welcomed."
Andy Baker, CEO of phone and broadband provider Plusnet, the half marathon's title sponsor, said: "This is our home city so we are obviously delighted to be involved with a new event that we are sure will become a key part of the city's sporting calendar. Plusnet is always keen to get involved in major community events like this, that will raise thousands of pounds for good causes, we couldn't be prouder to be headline sponsors."
Adrian Fitzpatrick, Arena Group managing director, said: "We are proud to be sponsoring the Mini and Junior runs at the first Yorkshire Half Marathon – Sheffield. The event is a superb addition to the Leeds and York Mini and Junior events, which we have supported since 2010. It is always a delight to see youngsters of all abilities taking on a challenge and raising money for a host of very worthy charities. I am sure all the young runners who take part in Sheffield will enjoy a really memorable day."
Sara Birkinshaw, of Run For All, said: "We are really looking forward to bringing this new event to Sheffield next spring in partnership with the City Council. With its triple challenge, scenic route and city centre start and finish, we are sure we can create a colourful event with a great atmosphere and one of which Sheffield can be proud."
To enter the half marathon go to www.theyorkshiremarathon.com. To enter the children's runs go to www.runforall.com A number of great value season tickets are also available.
Runners can take part in the new event for fun, for a personal challenge or to raise funds for a charity of their choice. They are especially encouraged to support one of the Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon's official partner charities, which are Sheffield-based youth housing charity Roundabout; Myaware – the new name for the Myasthenia Gravis Association, which supports sufferers of this muscle weakening condition; Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice; Macmillan Cancer Care; The Children's Hospital Charity; Breast Cancer Care, Sheffield Hospitals Charity; CLIC Sargent; St Luke's Hospice and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
Linda McDonald, Myaware Regional Organiser (North), said: "Myaware is excited to be involved in the new Yorkshire Half Marathon as a partner charity with Run for All. We are looking forward to supporting this run as it develops and grows in a new era, and to seeing our members and supporters getting involved with a prestigious Yorkshire event."
Gail Parkin, fundraiser at Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, said: "We're delighted to have been chosen as a charity partner of Yorkshire's new and exciting half marathon. It's a pleasure to be a part of this brand new event hitting our home town of Sheffield on April 12.
"Working in conjunction with organisations like Yorkshire Half Marathon helps us to continue our work throughout parts of Yorkshire for families who need us during the hardest times imaginable. We rely on this vital support and our hospice simply would not exist without it."
Rob Turner, Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising Manager, said: "Sheffield is a fantastic city and the people always bring a warm atmosphere to events. We're delighted to be involved in this popular half marathon and look forward to seeing a sea of green runners. Macmillan has invested £2m in South Yorkshire on new services to support cancer patients and their families. Each day a staggering 19 people in the county hear the devastating news they have cancer so now more than ever we need people to join Team Macmillan."
David Vernon-Edwards, director of The Children's Hospital Charity, said: "As a charity partner for the Yorkshire Half Marathon, we want to get as many people as possible running for Team Theo, to help make it better for our patients and their families. Children come from all over Yorkshire and further afield to be treated at The Children's Hospital in Sheffield, and The Children's Hospital Charity is committed to going above and beyond the NHS provision for the thousands of them who come through our doors every year. We are extremely proud to be a part of this landmark event for our county, and we hope everyone gets on board to support it."
Amy Casbolt, Roundabout's Fundraising Coordinator, said: "Roundabout is delighted to have been chosen as one of the charity partners of the Yorkshire Half Marathon. We work with over 150 young homeless people in Sheffield every day and can only continue to provide our vital services with the support of local people getting behind our cause. We really look forward to being part of the event and cheering on our runners on the day."
Ruth Block, Sheffield Hospitals Charity's Fundraising Officer, said: "Sheffield Hospitals Charity is delighted to be charity partner for the first Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon. We're a big fan of Run for All's events and can't wait to join them in our home town. As a charity in the City of Sport, we're proud to have brilliant runners fundraising with us and the 2015 Plusnet Yorkshire Half Marathon is a fantastic new event for them, and others, to take part in and support their local hospitals, patients and families."
A Breast Cancer Care spokesperson said: "At Breast Cancer Care we are incredibly excited to be involved in this new event in Sheffield next year. We hope that thousands of people will get behind the Yorkshire Half Marathon by running and volunteering for all the nominated charities. This event will enable us to support even more people facing breast cancer by raising money and awareness and we are very grateful for this fantastic opportunity."
Siobhan Curtis, Jane Tomlinson Appeal Legacy Manager, said: "There's a great buzz around this new event and we are delighted to be involved. Many excellent charities will benefit from the efforts of the thousands of runners who will take part. Money raised for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal will be used to support children's and cancer charities and we are immensely grateful to everyone running on our behalf."
Holli Kellett, CLIC Sargent Running Events Fundraising Manager, said: "CLIC Sargent is the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young people and their families, providing emotional, practical, financial and clinical support to help them cope with a diagnosis and get the most out of life. Every day 10 children hear the shocking news that they have cancer, right now we can only help 2 out of 3 of them. We are excited to be one of the charity partners for this fantastic new event and encourage people to run for Team CLIC Sargent so we can get closer to our goal of supporting each and every one of them."
Children taking part in the Mini and Junior Runs are encouraged to raise a small amount of money to help a local cause. They can choose any charity of their choice or run on behalf of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, which is supporting Sheffield-based Safe@Last, a charity working with and on behalf of young people at risk through running away.
Clare Sherratt, Head of Communications and Funding, said: "SAFE@LAST is delighted to be the official charity partner of the Arena Group Sheffield Junior and Mini Fun Run events in the Yorkshire Half Marathon 2015. We're sure that the races will be great fun for children and their families and would encourage everyone to consider entering. We're looking forward to cheering the runners on in April. The funds raised through these events will help us to continue to keep vulnerable children in South Yorkshire safe from harm when they feel they have no choice but to run away ."
Run For All is part of the lasting legacy of the late Jane Tomlinson CBE who raised almost £2m for charity through a series of endurance challenges, despite being diagnosed with incurable cancer.
The not-for-profit organisation already stages a series of hugely-popular road racing events including The Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon, the Leeds Half Marathon and 10K events in Leeds, York, Hull, Burnley and Lincoln.
For more information and to enter the half marathon, go to www.theyorkshiremarathon.com. To enter the Arena Group Mini and Junior Runs, go to www.runforall.com


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The room was cold and dark, illuminated only by the light of nine black candles. I recorded "The Haunted Mansion" that night, while I was in the cemetery, enjoying the solitude and the Autumn weather. Once I returned home, in the middle of the night, it was time to listen to what I had missed while I was away. On that edition of the radio show, most of the music was generic and mediocre, yet one song immediately commanded my attention and blew me away. This song was "Equimanthorn", from Bathory's third L.P. Under the Sign of the Black Mark, recorded in late 1986 and released in early 1987. I was already familiar with bands such as Venom, Slayer, Hellhammer/Celtic Frost, Sodom and Kreator, yet I had no idea that something like this existed. This was my introduction to Bathory. I had just recently read about the release of Blood On Ice and had quite a different impression of the band, so I was very surprised by what I heard. Within a few months, I tracked down a copy of this legendary album and was drawn deeper into the murky realm of Black Metal.
Under the Sign of the Black Mark begins with a brief intro, titled "Nocturnal Obeisance", continuing the tradition of Quorthon opening his albums in such a manner. Through the blowing of cold winds, one can hear distant sounds of torture and dread. This serves to draw the listener into a false sense of calm, before "Massacre" erupts at full speed, crushing your skull like a hammer. The song is brief yet furious, blasting all the way through. The drums seem to overpower the thin guitars, unless you turn the volume way up (which is how this should be experienced anyway). Quorthon's vocals are raspy and sinister, sounding far more evil than most others in the underground metal scene at the time. Much like the first two albums, the sound is very minimalist and would go on to become very influential. This takes the concept established on the first records and eliminates the Venom influence, creating something even darker.
"Woman of Dark Desires" is the next song, with the subject of the lyrics being none other than the band's namesake, Erzsebet Bathory. Musically, it retains a similar feeling to the previous song, until the more mid-paced chorus. The refrain is actually very memorable. The song features some use of an organ, which adds to the dark and evil atmosphere. The aura created by this album is not cold, like so many that were inspired by this but, rather, it is like burning in the pits of Hell.
The sounds of a man clawing at his own coffin lid and desperately gasping for air introduce "Call From the Grave". From the first moments, a claustrophobic feeling of suffocation takes hold. The chords are strummed openly, as the mid-paced riffs build to create an epic atmosphere. Quorthon's grim and tormented vocals are filled with despair and the lyrics are possibly the deepest that had been written by that point.
"I tear at the lid I'm suffering
In a cold and nameless grave
If Hell is what awaits me
I feel no fright"
The tone and harmonics of the lead solo are absolutely perfect and it possesses a sorrowful feeling. This song is not only a highlight of the album, but a highlight of Bathory's existence.
The next song is the one that introduced me to this band. "Equimanthorn" begins with a riff that almost creeps up upon you, from the murky shadows, and then explodes with fury and rage. The lyrics seem to foreshadow Quorthon's interest in Norse mythology, though the actual name Equimanthorn was something that he made up. This song is speed beyond speed, destroying everything in its path. Even the vocals are spewed forth with such rapidity that they are difficult to decipher. After a couple minutes, the song slows down a bit, utilizing more mid-paced thrash riffs. Again, an epic nature creeps into this song before ending with a wicked lead solo that shreds through your flesh.
Under the Sign of the Black Mark features much more variety, regarding the songwriting. This is very evident in "Enter the Eternal Fire", which is a mid-paced and truly epic masterpiece. It begins with slow and heavy riffs, accompanied by the chiming of funeral bells and some brief acoustic parts, as well as sparse keyboard use for the background. This slow doom-laden atmosphere picks up from where Hellhammer left off with "Triumph of Death", doing well to define the atmospheric tendencies of Black Metal. Though the lyrics do not deal with Norse mythology in any way, the music foreshadows the epic style that Bathory would continue to develop on later albums. Much like "Call From the Grave", the lyrics are deep and seem to convey horror and misery as a long journey leads into the depths of Hell.
"And He calls my name
First a whispering then louder
And he wants me to follow
And to Enter the Eternal Fire......"
This song is consumed by a morbid and obscure feeling of dread. Beyond the mid-way point, the song becomes even slower, as the acoustic guitar returns just before a somber lead solo cuts through your flesh while wrapping around you, squeezing the air out of your lungs. The song builds to its agonized climax as Quorthon's chilling screams haunt your mind.
"This can't be
Raging flames all over me
Inferno of heat
Oh no, oh no, oh noooooo, noooooo, noooooo......"
"Chariots of Fire" begins with some brief synth intro, much like a horror movie soundtrack, before unleashing a high-speed attack. Sharply contrasting the previous song, this one stands alongside "Massacre" and "Equimanthorn" as another blistering assault upon the senses. The song is short and to the point, never changing pace throughout.
Eerie whispers are found in the opening moments of "13 Candles", which soon explodes with devastating riffs that are fairly mid-paced and catchy, much like "Woman of Dark Desires". This song is about the birth of Satan's son, and has a dark and evil feeling, especially the demonic vocals found during the refrain. Quorthon sounds very reptilian in certain parts of this song. It is quite possible that, if he had lived long enough to record the Mayhem L.P., this is what Dead would have sounded like with proper studio recording.
The lyrics to the final song, "Of Doom", are somewhat peculiar as they make reference to the Bathory Hordes. Typically, I don't like these kind of lyrics, but it's Bathory so it gets a pass. The song, itself, is an unrelenting piece of Black/Speed Metal. Initially, I assumed that this song had some relation to the previous one, as "13 Candles of Doom" would have been an appropriate song title but, no, they have nothing to do with one another. As the song nears its end, it slows down a bit, sounding slightly reminiscent of something from Hell Awaits, in atmosphere. It fades out into oblivion, leaving its black mark upon those who have experienced this classic release. The standard, ominous, Bathory outro concludes this L.P.
Under the Sign of the Black Mark is the culmination of the evil and Satanic Black Metal era of Bathory, as the following album would bridge the gap between this and the epic Viking Metal era. Overall, this is probably the most influential of the old Bathory albums. In particular, it is said that Darkthrone took this record into the studio when they recorded Under A Funeral Moon, so that they producer would know what sort of sound they were going for, and the music reflects this very well. While Venom coined the term "Black Metal", Bathory perfected the art form and it is Quorthon's vision that went on to inspire countless legions of bands that would follow. Under the Sign of the Black Mark has stood the test of time and remains an undisputed classic of underground metal.


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People often have to convince co-workers, bosses, management boards, or investors of why they should work with a social media firm or social media company, and how important social media is to their company. Sometimes it's like banging your head against a wall, you know how it important it is, but it's a bit more difficult to garner support. Today companies not doing social media at a high level are being left behind in the dust. It's not just the visibility and branding but the incredible data, crowdsourcing, customer service opportunities, and relationship building. Social media companies & firms know this, but here are some in-depth and interesting social media stats that might help you convince whoever you may need to.
- 27% of total US internet time is spent on social networking sites.
- 15% of total US mobile internet time is spent on social networking sites.
- Social media produces nearly double the marketing leads of trade shows, telemarketing, direct mail or PPC.
- Social lead conversion rates are 13% higher than the average lead conversion rate.
- 21% of marketers say that social media has become more important to their company over the past 6 months.
- 74% of all marketers say Facebook is important to their lead generation strategies.
- Companies that generate more than 1,000 Facebook likes also get close to 1,400 website visits daily.
- 52% of all marketers have found a customer through Facebook in 2013 so far.
- On Facebook, brand posts achieve 50% of their reach within 30 minutes.
- 85% of Facebook fans of brands recommend them to others, compared to 60% of average users.
- 43% of all marketers have found a customer on LinkedIn in 2013 so far.
- 36% of all marketers have found a customer on Twitter in 2013 so far.
- 59% of Twitter users have visited B2B tech brand sites, compared to only 40% fof average internet users.
- 25% of consumers who complain about products on Facebook or Twitter expect a response within an hour.
- Women (48%) are more likely than men (43%) to regularly check out a brand's social page.
- 23% of marketers are investing in blogging and social media this year—a 9% annual increase.
- Approximately 46% of online users rely on social media, when they make a buying decision.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Wild and wacky Rube Goldberg machines, robots racing through a maze, the unearthing of a 26-year-old time capsule, and more than 150 fun-filled exhibits are among the attractions awaiting visitors to the 81st annual Engineering Open House at the University of Illinois.
The event, organized by students in the Engineering Council at the UI, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3. The UI Engineering Open House is one of the largest technological showcases of its kind in the nation, attracting more than 30,000 visitors each year.
This year's theme -- 2001: The Odyssey is Now -- plays upon the theme of the 1975 Engineering Open House -- 2001: An Engineering Odyssey.
Visitor guides containing a campus map and descriptions of the activities and exhibits will be available at the EOH Headquarters Booth in the Kenney Gymnasium Annex, 1402 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana. All events are free and open to the public.
"During the two-day event, the engineering campus will be transformed into a stage for students from all engineering disciplines to showcase their talent," said Brian Pokrzywa, a UI engineering student and this year's open house director. "Through innovative projects, design competitions and demonstrations, visitors can learn about science and engineering."
One of the highlights this year harks back to the 1975 Engineering Open House, when a time capsule containing items from each of the engineering departments was buried just to the west of Engineering Hall.
"The time has come to unearth this piece of history," said Anjali Rangaswamy, a mechanical engineering major. "When we open the capsule, we will find many symbols of the newest technology available at that time. It will be our chance to turn back the hands of time and see where the world of engineering was headed, and compare that to today."
The capsule will be exhumed and its contents displayed on March 3 at 1 p.m. A new time capsule -- to be opened in 2051 -- also will be buried. The event will take place adjacent to "Area 51" -- the Engineering Open House food and entertainment tent -- at the south end of the Engineering Quad.
Another highlight of this yearÕs celebration will be the 14th annual W.J. "Jerry" Sanders Creative Design Competition, sponsored by Advanced Micro Devices Inc., and named for the company's founder, a UI alumnus.
This year's competition will include two separate events, in which student-built robots will compete for more than $5,000 in prizes. On March 2, in a race against time, the robots must navigate a maze, locate and unscrew four strategically placed light bulbs, and deposit them in nearby boxes.
"There will be no interaction between the robots, and no direct line of sight with their human operators," said Adam Lubchansky, a mechanical engineering major and this year's contest director. "So the robots must operate autonomously or have a video link."
On March 3, the maze will be taken down and the robots will square off in multiple rounds of the ever popular "robot wars" demolition derby.
"Nothing brings out the creative juices like the opportunity to destroy something," Lubchansky said.
More than two dozen teams from the UI, Ohio State University and Washington University in St. Louis will compete in the contest, which will be held both days in the Kenney Gymnasium Annex.
In the high school design competition, students will again pay homage to Goldberg, a satirical cartoonist best known for his designs of ridiculously complicated gadgets that performed the simplest tasks in whimsical roundabout ways. This year's task is to build a machine that can select, clean and peel an apple in the weirdest way possible.
"The competition challenges students to apply basic engineering principles -- along with odd pieces of equipment -- in imaginative ways to accomplish a simple task through an elaborate process," said computer engineering major Ryan Chmiel, chair of the high school design contest. "This is one of the few times in life when wackier is better."
Each machine must use at least 20 steps to accomplish the task, Chmiel said. Approximately 15 teams from central and southern Illinois high schools will compete in the contest, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 2 in the Kenney Gymnasium Annex. The top three teams will compete against teams from the Chicago area in the Illinois Rube Goldberg Championship, to be held in the spring.
In the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, the Grade School Village will feature hands-on exhibits designed to spark an interest in science and engineering in younger students. On March 2, students in seventh and eighth grades will race cars constructed from recycled food containers, and a special on-site design challenge will test the creativity of students of all ages. Both events will be held in the Illini Union.
Spread throughout the engineering campus, more than 150 exhibits -- featuring student research and projects sponsored by engineering societies -- will reflect the heart and soul of Engineering Open House.
"The campus will resemble Disneyland, with exhibits of every imaginable kind," said civil engineering major Tim Stall, this yearÕs exhibits director. "We have the brunt of the brain power at one of the top engineering universities in the nation being put to work on this, so the exhibits and displays really should be spectacular."
Many of the exhibits will be interactive, Stall said, and some will even hand out souvenirs and prizes. All are designed to inform and entertain the public. For example, the Physics Society will launch projectiles using a linear accelerator, fire a liquid nitrogen cannon, fly a hot-air balloon, and demonstrate the principles behind electricity and magnetism in the Loomis Lab, 1110 W. Green St., Urbana.
The Society for Experimental Mechanics will crush cars with a 3-million-pound press at the Talbot Lab, 104 S. Wright St., Urbana; and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers will demonstrate how ordinary household flour can detonate like rocket fuel in a grain-bin explosion in the Mechanical Engineering Building, 1206 W. Green St., Urbana.
The Association for Computing Machinery will demonstrate the latest in computer technology -- including action games, graphics techniques and component architectures -- in the Digital Computer Lab, 1304 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana. A robot that takes orders and retrieves beverages from a restored, 30-year-old soda machine also will be on display, along with the Virtual Anatomy Textbook -- an interactive environment for students to learn about physiology.
At the Roger Adams Lab, 600 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers will show how polymers are produced from basic chemicals, how modern fuel cells can make cars more efficient and less polluting, and how vanilla is extracted from vanilla beans.
In the Metallurgy and Mining Building, 1304 W. Green St., Urbana, the Undergraduate Materials Organization will demonstrate how bone replacements can be made with ceramics, how contaminants can be trapped by activated carbon fibers, and how heat can cause memory metal to return to its original shape after being bent and twisted.
The Society of Automotive Engineers will exhibit several of the teamÕs small Formula One style race cars in the Newmark Civil Engineering Building, 205 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana; and several of the teamÕs Mini-Baja, off-road vehicles in the Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building, 1304 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana.
Special laboratory tours of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology also will be offered during the two-day event.
More information can be found at http://eoh.cen.uiuc.edu/eoh.cfm.


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BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:25 A.M.) – New footage from the front-lines in northwestern Hama showed the Syrian Republican Guard taking on a group of jihadist rebels along the Hamamiyat-Jibeen axis.
This axis in northwestern Hama has recently been the scene of some of the most intense fighting between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and jihadist rebels.
The fighting recently ignited in northwestern Hama when the jihadist rebels of Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies from Jaysh Al-Izza launched an offensive to capture Al-Hamamiyat.
Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham was temporarily successful on Wednesday when they took control of Al-Hamamiyat; however, a swift counter-offensive by the Syrian Arab Army would later reverse all of their gains and inflict heavy losses within their ranks.
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A transcript made from videotapes the FBI seized from controversial University of South Florida professor Sami Al-Arian's home seven years ago quote him at conferences saying "Death to Israel" and referring to Jews as "monkeys and pigs."
The transcript is an English translation of Al-Arian and several other Palestinian leaders speaking in Arabic at pro-Palestinian rallies in various U.S. cities from 1988 to 1992. The video footage depicts snippets from each conference and runs about 13 minutes, culled from about 1,500 hours of videotape evidence seized during FBI raids in 1995.
Many of the statements have been previously reported and Al-Arian has repeatedly said the interpretations of what he said were unfair and out of context. The transcript was used by the FBI and the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the case against Al-Arian's brother-in-law Mazen Al-Najjar, who remains in federal prison because his appeals in his long-running deportation case have run out.
In the mid 1990s, FBI agents suspected that an Islamic think tank Al-Arian operated at USF was a front for Middle Eastern terrorists. A former head of the think tank, Ramadan Abdulah Shallah, left Tampa in 1995 and soon resurfaced as the head of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a terrorist group.
Al-Arian's recent troubles began last year when the university moved to fire him for security and contractual reasons after the previous allegations of ties to terrorism were rehashed on the Fox News Channel's The O'Reilly Factor.
And just last week, former federal prosecutor John Loftus filed a lawsuit under the Florida Consumer Protection Act that claimed Al-Arian used state-regulated organizations to solicit and launder money that he funneled to terrorist groups in Syria. In the suit, Loftus referred to the transcript and the videotape to help support his case.
Al-Arian, who has never been charged with a crime, denied the allegations and said he never laundered money.
In the videos, Al-Arian is introduced at one conference as the head of the International Committee for Palestine, an "active arm of the Islamic Jihad Movement of Palestine," according to an FBI affidavit.
"We like to call it the Islamic Committee for Palestine here for security reasons," a man identified as Fawwaz Abu Damra told a crowd of supporters after introducing Al-Arian, according to the transcript.
At one conference Al-Arian called for God to have mercy on the souls of "the martyrs." At another, he was present when Damra asked: "Donate to the Islamic Jihad. Nidal Zalooum from the Islamic Jihad held a dagger and stabbed four of the Jews in the courtyard of Al-Haram Al-Qudsi."
According to the transcript, Damra later added: "One of them would leave his house with a knife to stab the Jews _ twelve Jews _ after the events of the Gulf War. Brothers, the Intifadah calls you. Five hundred dollars! Who would add to five hundred dollars?"
Al-Arian, who could not be reached for comment Monday, has said that his statements were not a call to violence against Jews. His most incendiary comments, he said, were made in Arabic, to Palestinian audiences about Palestinian issues. He said rhetoric in the Middle East is melodramatic and hyperbolic.
"Death to Israel," he said, did not mean death to the people who lived there, only to an apartheidlike system that oppresses Palestinians.
"Jihad" did not mean "holy war," he said. It meant "effort" or "struggle."
When he referred to "the sons of Israel" as "monkeys and pigs," he said, he was quoting from a passage in the Koran about those who earn the wrath of God.


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Bananas contain magnesium potassium and folic acid, which provides a good hydration. This makes them a great fruit to use in this banana face mask recipe.
There are also rich in antioxidants like vitamin A, B and C.
A mask with banana and its soothing properties can be exactly what your combination skin needs.
How To Make The Face Mask
Bananas can also keep the firmness of your skin, increase blood circulation and stimulating the production of collagen, having an anti-aging effect.
Besides bananas is the natural remedy able to cure dry and cracked skin.
Once introduced in our facial care, milk can be very beneficial.
It has a nourishing and moisturizing effect and is always successfully used for dry and dehydrated complexions.
Since ancient times, milk and milk derivatives have been successfully used in cosmetics for face and body care.
Even during the Roman Empire, women were doing their daily beauty routine using slightly warm donkey milk.
It is essential though, that whenever you use milk or any dairy products (like yogurt or sour cream) to first assure yourself they are fresh.
Ingredients required
You will need:
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- 1/3 banana
- 1 egg
- 1 TSP honey
- 1 TSP Full fat milk (don't use skimmed or semi skimmed milk)
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- First of all pour some full fat milk into a pan and bring it to the boil
- Take the pan of milk off the heat
- Once the milk cools and a skin forms on the surface, scoop it up with a TSP (and keep this for your mask as you will see in my following description)
- Mash the banana in a bowl and add the egg, honey and that TSP of fat milk you've previously collected.
- Spread the mixture all over your face
- Clean with warm water after 10 minutes
If you liked this face mask, you can also try others that are equally good for your combination skin:
- Face Mask with rose petals
- Face Mask with peach and sour cream
- Face Mask with milk and clay
- Egg White Face Mask with Yogurt for Combination Skin
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Originally published in 2005, this book focuses on the role of corporations within the trading system, and the complex relationships between corporations, nation states and international organisations. The actions and motives that drive corporations are considered as well as the structure of the international trading system. Remedial devices such as Codes of Conduct and Human Rights instruments are assessed for effectiveness. The book seeks reasons for what is a growing understanding that international trading regimes are not meeting objectives found in many international agreements, including both the international trade agreements themselves (WTO, GATT, TRIPS etc.) and human rights instruments. In particular, it is clear that the prevalence and severity of poverty is not being adequately addressed. This work sets out to investigate the role played by companies in this failure in the globalisation of trade to realise its aims, in particular the failure to achieve the minimum of basic rights, the right to food.
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How Does Antique Auto Insurance Work?
It is important to know how antique auto insurance works. For the average American, they hear the term "antique auto," imagine some fragile old thing with spoke wheels and a crank in front and go back to whatever they were doing before. But you are different. You actually dream at night of '63 Sting Rays and '69 Boss 429 Mustangs. You scour internet classified ads for a beat-up '37 Buicks rusting away in someone's barn.
Admit it. You're a car nut. Maybe you prefer "auto enthusiast." I'm not saying there is anything wrong with that. But let's face it, once you have paid good money for your first antique automobile and it is about to be sitting in your garage, you have got to answer some tough questions. One of them is, "How do I insure my new baby?"
What Qualifies as an Antique Car?
The first thing you have to determine is whether or not you actually own an "antique automobile." Like many things in life, there is not a simple answer to this question. Definitions vary between car owners, between state agencies, and between insurance companies as well. For example, the Antique Automobile Club of America considers an antique car simply as one that is over 45 years old.
On the other hand, for purposes of registration, the state of Michigan defines an antique car as one that was manufactured at least 26 years ago and is "used as a collector's item." By the way, distinctions are also often drawn between "antique", "classic" and "vintage" automobiles. So while collectors and state governments may argue the distinctions and merits of their own definitions, when it comes to insurance, you will do well to clearly understand your chosen insurer's criteria. That means check with your agent before purchasing insurance or, if you already have it, review the definitions in your policy.
Insuring Your Antique Automobile
The first thing that will happen when you sit down with an insurance provider is that the two of you will determine the "agreed value" of your vehicle. Typically, the agreed value is determined by a professional appraisal. It is important that in the event your precious antique is damaged, destroyed or stolen, your insurance pays you the agreed value for your vehicle and not the "actual cash" or "stated" value. Be certain that your agent understands this and read your policy carefully.
Understand the terms of usage for your antique automobile. Terms may vary slightly from company to company, but all antique auto policies will significantly limit the ways in which you may utilize your vehicle. You will typically be limited to using it at car shows, exhibitions, auto club events, parades, and similar activities. Many companies include a severe stated mileage limit as well. And most will require that your antique automobile is stored in a very specific way when not in use. So, be clear on how you intend to use and store your vehicle before you sign on to any policy.
Find the Right Insurance Provider
Once you have determined that you have an antique automobile, what its agreed value is, and how you intend to use it, the best place to start looking for the right insurer is with your regular car insurance agent or company. Many of the major providers also write policies for antique, vintage, and classic cars. Check the specialty insurers. There are a number of them out there.
Make sure that you understand each company's definitions, terms, and rates. Get information on several companies. It may take a little time on the phone and online, but finding the right insurance fit will likely save you money and possibly a large headache somewhere down the road.
Here's some good news for all of your trouble. Antique automobile insurance is almost always less expensive when compared to regular insurance. That is because insurers appreciate the extra special care and attention you give your antique vehicle and reward you for it. So, put in the time and effort it takes to find the right antique auto insurance for you. You'll be glad you did.


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I read this book over a month ago for Banned Books Week. I have tried many times–unsuccessfully–to get my thoughts about it down on paper. Here is my latest attempt.
From goodreads.com
This is the story of Paul, a sophomore at a high school like no other: The cheerleaders ride Harleys, the homecoming queen used to be a guy named Daryl (she now prefers Infinite Darlene and is also the star quarterback), and the gay-straight alliance was formed to help the straight kids learn how to dance.
When Paul meets Noah, he thinks he's found the one his heart is made for. Until he blows it.
The school bookie says the odds are 12-to-1 against him getting Noah back, but Paul's not giving up without playing his love really loud. His best friend Joni might be drifting away, his other best friend Tony might be dealing with ultra-religious parents, and his ex-boyfriend Kyle might not be going away anytime soon, but sometimes everything needs to fall apart before it can really fit together right.
This is a happy, meaningful romantic comedy about finding love, losing love, and doing what it takes to get love back in a crazy, wonderful world.
David Levithan mentioned he specifically wrote this book in a way that would make it difficult to challenge, and I think he was successful He does depicts two romantic relationships; however, neither of them engage in behavior racier than that found in a Disney cartoon. Despite this fact, the book has still been challenged by a Wisconsin mother. Her challenge is based solely on the fact that one of the couples is of the same gender. The description of two boys engaging in the simple act of kissing was enough for this person to ask for Boy Meets Boy to be removed from the library shelves. I am appalled at this.
Boy Meets Boy was an enjoyable book in many ways. Unfortunately there was one thing about this story that lessened my enjoyment. I could not find the world the main character Paul lived in believable. This world featured a drag queen as the star quarterback and the Gay-Straight Alliance as the "must join" club. It's not that I don't want to see this type of world exist someday; but that from what I've seen, that day isn't here yet. The unaccepting world in which Paul's friend Tony lives is much more the norm in terms of high school environments. The sharp contrast between the two worlds–accepting and not–felt too rigid. I could not conceive that these two towns could exist side by side. Perhaps the lack of believability was the author's aim. This bit of the story just didn't work for me.
Review: Despite the one issue I had with the plot, I still found the book very enjoyable. The author was able to successfully capture the awkwardness of different types of teenage relationships. Tony's tense relationship with his parents reminded me of many of the fights I had with my own parents during my senior year of high school. Paul's clumsy attempts to start a new relationship were realistic and truthful. Even the relationships Levithan depicted between best friends reflect the changes many go through during high school. This book had me thinking that a world where people are accepted despite their differences is within reach.


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Hospital Adventure
What About Me?
That donkey got a lot of attention. I don't get it. Why is Beth acting like this is some kind of a pet party? Why does everyone think that donkey is so cute? He looks sort of miserable.
Besides, she says this might be a long journey. I might need a friend to talk to.
Flowers and Floods
View From My Flower
I'm in a field of wild flowers, looking across University Boulevard in Sugar Land.
Sugar Land Memorial Park
The Brazos River crested the other day and there has been record flooding in Fort Bend County. The Veteran's Memorial in this Park is not usually surrounded by water.
Beth's nephews love this park. They would have to use a canoe to reach it today.
It's sad to see the park flooded. But it's sadder to think about all the homes that have been flooded recently. At least the wildflowers are thriving.
Little Bear
My mom gave me this tiny bear over 25 years ago... because I like small things.
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Lamborghini is rapidly expanding its reach in the country. In 2015, the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer sold 55 cars in India, which comprises of 40 per cent of the market share. The Lamborghini range in the country comprises of two models -- the Huracan and the Aventador. The Huracan is priced between Rs 3.0 and 3.9 crore, whereas the more powerful Aventador will set you back by Rs 3.7 to 4.8 crore (prices ex-showroom, New Delhi).
This increase in demand comes thanks to new entrepreneurs of a relatively younger age entering the scene and thriving in the country. Also, the demand for such cars, which was limited to big metro cities, is now expanding to smaller ones. Mr Sharad Agarwal, head of Lamborghini India, told PTI: "The super sports luxury car segment in India has been seeing a change in terms of customers. Earlier it used to be second or third generation entrepreneurs but today we see young first generation entrepreneurs also buying our cars." He further added, "Besides, we also see demand coming not only from metros but from smaller cities like Agra, Bhubaneswar and Kochi. That shows the potential that Indian market has."
Indian customers can buy the Lamborghini Aventador and Huracan from official dealerships in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The Italian manufacturer also shortlisted 10 Indian women who could be potential buyers, and took them on a 50km drive from Delhi to the Buddh International Circuit. The drive was lead by Sheetal Dugar, the first lady to own a Lamborghini Huracan in India.
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Scratches are common in any home, but in a home with pets, there will be a lot more of them. Just make sure you take notice of every inch of your home. If you've been living there a while, there's a good chance you've grown accustomed to scratches and may not notice them anymore. If you have hardwood floors, you may want to consider having them professionally refinished, depending on the amount of damage.
Also are there scratches on your walls or trim? If so, a light sanding followed by some Spackle and a fresh paint job should do the trick to get those repaired. The same is true for the doors and painted cabinets. If there is significant scratching damage on your stained wood cabinets (maybe on the one cabinet door where you keep the dog treats), you might need to replace the door if you can find the exact style and color. And once again, check your furniture. Buyers will notice the damage and realize you own pets, which could deter them from buying your home.


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Amidst all the changing rankings between last years and this years rankings, especially in the teens, one thing managed to stay constant: Calle Rosen at the #13 spot. Yes, that's right, despite a few prospects passing him, just as many fell below him, leaving him in the exact same spot as last year, according to all of our finest scouts (writers). He had an extremely brief stint in the NHL, before playing the rest of the season out in the AHL, starting off poorly, but really making a name for himself during the Marlies' Calder Cup run.
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Rosen remains at 13, the same position as 2017
Calle Rosen will be entering his second season in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, after signing with them during the summer last season. Before the Leafs, Rosen was a defenseman for the Vaxjo Lakers in the SHL for two full seasons years (and a brief stint in 2014-15), where he had 33 points in 96 games. While a solid total for a defenseman, points aren't everything, and the Maple Leafs saw something in his game to lure him over to the NHL.
Despite being overlooked in all three drafts he was eligible for, he generated interest from both the Leafs and the Blackhawks, before signing with the Leafs.
The Stats
Rosen has never really been one to put up a lot of points in his career, but it shows a lot of promise that one of his most productive seasons was last season with the Marlies, especially in the playoffs. This gives us a little bit of promise for his future, especially as he's entering the prime of his career.
We also have an extremely small sample of his performance in the NHL, which saw him dress in four games and have one assist, and had a 58.62% 5v5 CF% and a 45.85% 5v5 xGF% with a 92.76 PDO. Again, really small sample size, so don't read into these too much, but so far, he's shown he can drive play. Whether that holds, we'll have to find out with more games under his belt.
2017-18 Recap
As mentioned before, he saw progress in his game throughout the year, and played a prominent role in the Toronto Marlies securing their Calder Cup. He was extremely effective for the team, and he had much better shooting luck as the playoffs rolled around, so the puck went in a lot more for him.
His brief stint in the NHL gave us *some* idea as to what he can bring to the club, but his performance in the AHL is probably a better sample to go off of going into next season.
Has His Progress Been As Expected?
I'd argue that we might have got a bit more out of him than we were expecting going into the season. He made the Leafs right out of training camp, even though it was short-lived, and had arguably his best season to date with the Marlies. Starting the season at 23, he's beginning to reach the age where what we get from him is about what we should expect from him in the future, so a defenseman with a chance to add a bit of depth to the Leafs certainly isn't a bad thing, especially since we got him for free.
Maybe that's about what people were expecting from him, or maybe it was lower, but at the very least, I wouldn't say he's made any negative progress. If he's still floating around the Marlies a year from now, this conversation will probably change a bit.
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While they may not be similar in style, I'd compare Rosen to Marincin in terms of what to expect from them down the road. Marincin is never someone we expect to be at the top of the lineup, but maybe fill in the bottom pair, and be capable of playing bigger minutes if injury required it. That's probably what we should expect from Rosen. He won't be playing top pair minutes, but he'll be a solid filler on the bottom pair for the team, at the very least.
2018-19 Projections
If I were coaching the Maple Leafs, Rosen's chances of making the Leafs would probably be a lot better. After Rielly, Gardiner, Dermott, and Carrick, the remaining two/three spots are wide open to Hainsey, Zaitsev, Marincin, Holl, Borgman, Ozhiganov, and Rosen, depending on who impresses in camp (although I'd probably lean towards Marincin, Holl, and maybe Zaitsev).
But, I'm not coaching the Leafs. Zaitsev has the whole Russia thing looming, and a long term deal, so he's going to make the team, and Babs loves his veterans, so Hainsey's basically a clinch as well. The only spot in the top six that I'd say is open for him is Carrick's spot, but I'd imagine that Rosen is pretty low on the list to get it. Either he has a really impressive camp, and makes the team, or he spends another year in the AHL, and gets some time with the Leafs when injuries provide the opportunity for him.


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Brennan Pinot Grigio 2008
Tasting Notes:
The Brennan Pinot Grigio is produced in a dry style designed for easy drinking. Fresh hay and dried apricot aromas are followed by a crisp palate showing lemon zest and white peach. Chalky, mineral undertones linger through a persistent finish. 70 cases produced.
The Brennan Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio block resides on the lower flats of the family vineyard. The block has been divided into two separate blocks and each is treated quite differently in order to obtain the desired styles. The Pinot Grigio has been pruned to four cordons in order to allow for higher yields. The block is only lightly shoot thinned/leaf plucked and fruit thinned. Combined with early harvest dates these practices allow us to retain the brighter fruit characters and high acidity desirable for the style.
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Final Analysis: Alcohol: 13.7% Residual Sugar: 0