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The ODROID U2 is a tricky piece of hardware as console output is not a given. Ideally, when purchasing an ODROID, you should also get a USB UART cable, used for serial debugging of the boot process. Saying this, these machines are (at this time) some of the most impressive in terms of size, horsepower and memory availability.
Kali on ODROID U2 – User Instructions
If all you want to do is to install Kali on your awesome ODROID, follow these instructions:
- Get a nice fast 8 GB (and above) microSD. Class 10 cards are highly recommended.
- Download the Kali Linux ODROID U2 image from our downloads area.
- Use the dd utility to image this file to your microSD card. In our example, we assume the storage device is located at /dev/sdb. Change this as needed.
This process can take a while depending on your USB storage device speed and image size. Once the dd operation is done,boot up the ODROID with the microSD plugged in. You should be welcomed with a Gnome login screen – (root / toor). That's it, you're done!
To troubleshoot the ODROID boot process, you will need to connect a UART serial cable to the ODROID. Once the cable is connected, you can issue the following command to connect to the console:
Kali on ODROID U2 – Developer Instructions
If you are a developer and want to tinker with the Kali ODROID image, including changing the kernel configuration and generally being adventurous, check out the kali-arm-build-scripts repository on GitHub, and follow the README.md file's instructions. The script to use is odroid-u2.sh


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COSAS Mexican Art
Gabino Reyes - Hand Carved Cow with the Virgin of Guadalupe and Baby Cow
A great example of Gabino's work. This wonderful piece is hand carved wood in La Union, Oaxaca. Cow nursing her baby with the Virgin of Guadalupe looking on makes this a great piece of Mexican folk art.
Mother Cow is 9" x 9" including the removable tail. Baby is 3 1/2" x 5"

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The head coach of women's basketball at St. Clair College is no mystery to St. Anne shooting guard Meighen Boyd.
Kiss named St. Clair women's basketball coach
The head coach of women's basketball at St. Clair College is no mystery to St. Anne shooting guard Meighen Boyd.
That's because her old high school coach, Andy Kiss, was introduced Monday as her new head coach of the Saints.
Kiss replaces Ken Ambrose who stepped down in June after two seasons to become the college's varsity recruiting co-ordinator.
"I thought I'd be getting a new coach and now I'll get to play for him again," said Boyd who has enrolled in the college's security program. "He likes to push you but everyone will adjust."
Kiss coached St. Anne's senior girls for 18 years, winning an OFSAA gold in 2007, OFSAA silver in 2006 and an OFSAA bronze just last fall.
"I'm looking forward to the challenge," Kiss said following his formal introduction on campus. "I think I'm ready for it."
Kiss developed St. Anne's into a frequent contender at the WECSSAA, SWOSSAA and OFSAA level.
"The idea is to build a winning culture here, a winning program," he said of the college team. "When you have a winning program you're perennially good and you perennially have a chance to win the prize."
The Saints went 5-13 in an injury-plagued season the first year Ambrose took over from Jimmy Parsons. They rebounded last year for a 10-8 record and a return to the playoffs.
Kiss met with sophomore guard Jaide Lyons and the Rizea sisters in Kendyl, Kelly and Katie earlier Monday.
"I'd like to build on what Ken and his staff have done," the 51-year-old said. "One of my tendencies as a coach is to play an aggressive, attacking style. I anticipate playing a similar style here."
Aneta Krusharovski and Royal Church served as assistant coaches under Ambrose but Kiss hasn't made any decisions with regard to the rest of his staff.
"I'm going to hold off on that right now," he said. "I'm going to give it some thought. I'd like to have everyone in place by the beginning of August."
Kiss intends to touch base with other incoming recruits in General Amherst's Sarah Bondy and St. Joseph's Shannon Kennedy to outline his vision for the program.
While saying goodbye to the girls' program at St. Anne's, Kiss has ambitiously agreed to coach the senior boys there as well as the OCAA's Saints this next academic year.
"I'm going to go full throttle and I'm going to seize the day and this opportunity," he said.
Kiss coached his daughter Andrea while she played high school basketball and now he's got the same opportunity with his son Ryan who enters Grade 11 in September.
"There's something special about coaching your son or daughter," he said. "I don't want to look back and have any regrets."
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Spring is here, and Jenny wants an iPod for when she goes for her runs. Until now, she's gotten by with a Sony Discman, but it's cumbersome and it skips. A portable MP3 player she can strap to her arm would be more convenient.
It doesn't have to be an iPod, though, and it doesn't need to hold our entire CD collection. She'd be happy with any kind of MP3 player that's easy to load and easy to play, and has basic features like random play (something small and cheap would be nice). And she has no interest in playing DRM-crippled MP3s.
Any recommendations? I know what's good about iPods, but is there a bad side?
Update: We bought a SanDisk m230 for $80 Canadian (I'd pay at least twice as much for an equivalent iPod). I unpacked it an hour ago; plugged it into a USB port; copy-and-pasted about 300mb of MP3s just to get started; pressed the PLAY button and that was it. No installation required. Easy-to-navigate menu system. I can play in shuffle or non-shuffle mode all the songs on the player, songs of a specific artist, album or genre, or create my own playlist. Took me about a minute to figure out all the options. Intuitive, real easy to use, no DRM crap and no installation of some junk software. It holds up to 512mb of MP3s. Other models in the series have higher storage capacity, but that'd be overkill for our purposes. I could have picked a flashcard model with the potential for higher storage capacity, but cheaper is the name of the game here, and it should do us just fine. It's portable, especially with the arm band; it not at all cumbersome (it's about the size of my thumb, only a bit thicker); and it couldn't be any easier to use.
Thanks for the recommendations.
2nd Update (April 29/06): The player has been working almost perfectly since we got it. All the good things I reported about it are still good. We did have one problem, however, and I'm reporting it here for those who are having the same problem and don't know what to do about it (SanDisk support is no help). Deleting files from the Sansa m230 MP3 player can be a problem. For whatever reason, when I hook the player to my PC through the USB connection, no MP3 files show up anywhere. But the player itself shows that there are indeed several MP3s still on the player. So it looks like there is no way to remove the MP3s that were initially transferred to the player. I can add and delete new MP3s, but all those old ones are stuck there. SOLUTION: In your program list, under accessories, select "Command Prompt." Type in G: (whichever drive your MP3 player is). Enter "Format G:". If you get a message saying you have to "dismount" the drive, select YES. Then let it format the drive. That'll fix the problem.


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Article Title
Nepantlera-Activism in the Transnational Moment: In Dialogue with Gloria Anzaldúa's Theorizing of Nepantla
Through this article I wish to stress the criticality of transnational encounters. I use the word "criticality" to underscore the pivotal role transnational experiences play in a globalized world, for they can frame and challenge international politics. When in transnational encounters the (mis)interpretations and (mis)understandings of "others" are not addressed, positive social transformation is pretty much negated. Most often, such limited encounters perpetuate the negative or positive stereotypes projected by the dominant western, Eurocentric ideology and thus help to maintain systems of power and privilege, i.e., an unjust status quo. In a search for solutions in what I see as a critical moment in transnational theorizing, I engage with the work of Gloria E. Anzaldúa, who offers a different approach to activism that can be effectively applied to transnational spaces.
Recommended Citation
Koshy, Kavitha
"Nepantlera-Activism in the Transnational Moment: In Dialogue with Gloria Anzaldúa's Theorizing of Nepantla,"
Human Architecture: Journal of the Sociology of Self-Knowledge: Vol. 4
, Article 16.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/humanarchitecture/vol4/iss3/16


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Week 20,21: A Question of Pork #FPL 15/16/
The Gaffer Tapes is back for the first pod of 2016! With the transfer window open and wildcard season upon us there's plenty to talk about at The Gaffer Tapes HQ. Despite that Tom, Ash & Craig manage to fit in a healthy amount of chat about sausages and The Spice Girls, as well as plenty of tips, tweets and transfer talk. All that and the latest edition of Ash's infamous quiz, Neil Vs Real.


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Appetizer::Welcoming spring with ricotta and asparagus
Vernal Equinox signals the beginning of spring. A time when flowers start blooming and trees are blossoming. A time in the kitchen when we leave behind the hearty soups and stews of winter and welcome the seasonal fruits and vegetables that spring has to offer.
As I was waiting for the spaghetti to cook for dinner this evening, I wanted to make a quick bite of ingredients that symbolized spring. I grabbed a few of the spears of asparagus I'd roasted - the ones that were sitting on the stove waiting to be united with the pasta - and chopped off the top tree-like portions . I mixed ricotta with lemon zest and toasted almond slices while waiting for the beep of the toaster. A clove of garlic was peeled and halved to be rubbed onto the freshly toasted bread.
A rustic French baguette would have been perfect for this simple appetizer. Since we had none on hand, the French seeded Boule was the next best option - poppy seeds providing a crunch that nicely complimented the toasted almond slices.
Asparagus spears are so incredibly tasty that I can hardly believe I've avoided them for most of my life. They're nature's candy - of the savory kind. I roasted the spears at 425F with olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper for a total of 9 minutes since the spears were pencil thin.
The ingredients are few and the instructions simple: toast bread, rub garlic on one side, spread the ricotta mixture, place toasted almonds and roasted asparagus spears on top.
Simple, tasty, and quick enough to make while waiting for the first spring dinner to come together.


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Earlier this year, I visited the Hollisters in North Devon, to photograph their lovely family at home. I really love capturing portraits of people in their own home, or other places that they are comfortable, as I feel that you get a very natural set of images that capture this particular time in their lives. It's also lovely, as there is no rush to the session and things can take as long they need to, which is usually necessary with a newborn baby to work around! I really enjoy letting the time evolve naturally, spending some time with the different family members and just photographing things as they naturally occur.
You might also like to have a look at:
Newborn twins photographed at home
Family portrait photography in Exeter, Devon
Family photography with Helen Lisk


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Designed by Vic Lake, Principal of Vic Lake Architects.
Nestled in a street on the fringe of a bustling retail and commercial hub, The Tempest is a synergy of multiple elements. She is a building with a transformative quality, forming a complex and multi-formed figure with a monumental and stoic nature.


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A must-read if you're looking to make massive change and/or become a master of your craf!
Review by Katrina Ravazzi
I highly recommend The Will of Heroes. For one, the book demonstrates powerful lessons through interesting and engaging stories from the world's top performers.
But beyond simply telling the stories of how incredible those people are, the book breaks down WHY they were successful and how you can use the same exact strategies that they do.
Colin does a great job of backing his action steps with science, it's like a self-help book backed by legit research. If you're looking to make massive change or become a master of your craft, you should grab this book!


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How can I access electronic journals (ejournals) when I am on campus? Last Updated: Sep 25, 2018 Views: 107
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Midtown's Walnut Grove Animal Clinic Welcomes New Memphis Pets
New clients are always welcome at Walnut Grove Animal Clinic. We accommodate walk-in clients and can usually see your pet very quickly. We make every effort to determine and satisfy you and your pet's needs. We try hard to live by our clinic values of Integrity, Excellence, and Compassion. Please come by and meet our friendly veterinary staff.
Please download, print, and fill out our new client registration and new patient registration forms and bring them with you to your first visit.
We accept the following methods of payment:
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Fourth Street Live
Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining and entertainment district located in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Boasting over 20 different venues varying in style, food and price, and transforming into the center of citywide festivals, premier events and select national concerts, Fourth Street Live! offers something for everyone!


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The Shatter reverberated around the entire hall.
My safety compromised i looked at her, eyes moist.
"What happened to you? , You have changed" she shouted.
If only she knew how much she had hurt me.
I looked down , at the thousand pieces of broken emotions.
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Bali offers many amazing experiences for those on holiday. Whether you're looking to go to the beach all day and surf, or wander through nature and discover exciting and ancient temples, Seminyak is the place to stay on Bali.
With an exciting and vibrant night life, Seminyak is also the place to live it up until the wee hours of the morning. A large selection of fine Indonesian and international cuisines await those ready to eat after a day lounging in the sun.
Couples will find everything they need, including golf for men and spas for women. And if you've got a family, there are many great ocean and safari parks just waiting to thrill. If you're looking for an all-inclusive vacation, come to Bali today!
Sight Seeing
Tanah Lot
If you're interested in great scenic location, be sure to put Tanah Lot on your list! This amazing temple located on the Indian Ocean and off the Bali Sea is one of the most visited sites on Seminyak, The work of 15th century priests, the temple has been part of Balinese mythology for as long as anyone can remember. There are plenty of restaurants and shops located nearby, so plan on making this a half-day or even a day-long trip. Remember, you don't want to miss the breathtaking sunsets!
Pura Petitenget
If it's a great temple experience you want, but without the crowds or travel hassles, think about Pura Petitenget. In Balinese, 'Peti' is coven and 'Tenget' is haunted. While you might not see any shadows, spirits, or witches there today, you will enjoy the interesting history you're sure to soak up at this exciting temple.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
Another great temple to visit is located on the shores of Lake Bratan, and is called the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. Built in 1663, this Shivaite temple is a fine example of the 'water temples' that dot many of Bali's lakes, rivers, and streams. The temple was used to make offerings to Dewi Danu, the Balinese lake and river goddess.
Uluwatu Temple
This marvelous temple located on the southernmost tip of Bali is a great place to see Kecak Dancing. Each night as sunset approaches the traditional Balinese dance will take place, often accompanied by as many as 50 male choruses. The dances were originally performed to scare away evil spirits. The dances also represent stories from the Balinese traditional text, the Ramayana, and you'll be excited to see a full costumed demon-king named Rawana jump into the dance, causing all the men to start jabbering like monkeys. With enchanting cliffs and the wondrous show, you'll definitely be entertained, but beware; the monkeys in the area have been known to pick a pocket or two.
Get the spa treatment when you plan your exciting resort vacation on Bali. Think about Body Works Spa if you're looking for world-class spa service and comfort.
If you'd rather have the complete spa experience without leaving the Villa, then Sandi Kala is right for you. We offer in house massages at a special guest discount rate, making it easy to be spoiled while relaxing to the sounds of the coral waterfalls.
Parks and Recreations
Bali Safari and Marine Park
If you've got young children, or are just interested in all the different species of plants and animals that call Bali home, consider a visit to Bali Safari and Marine Park. With such amazing animals as the Sumatrapan elephant, white tiger, and komodo dragon, you're sure to be amazed and thrilled when you visit the park. And with admission starting at just $49, a trip here won't break the bank.
Waterbom Water Park
If you'd like a little more water excitement than just splashing around in the waves on the beach, put the Waterbom Water Park on your Bali to-do list. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, the park offers 20 different waterslides on over 3 hectares of land.
You know you've always wanted to give it a try, so why not now that you're on the beautiful beaches of Bali? There are many great surfing shops that offer introductory lessons, as well as those catering to the surfing enthusiast. The most popular beaches are Legian, Canggu, and Kuta, and you can see surfers there most of the year. Try Rip Curl School of Surf if you're interested in lessons.
Butterfly Park
Another great outing to take the kids on is one to the wondrous Butterfly Park. You'll be amazed by the variety of colors and sizes of the butterflies you see, as well as the other crawling critters that make this place so special. In fact, some butterflies are as large as birds, and they'll even land on your arm!
Elephant Safari Park
Have you ever wanted to ride an elephant? Well, when you visit the Elephant Safari Park you can do just that, and from the comfort of a special teak-wood chair.
The park's museum contains over 1,000 exhibits, including the skeleton of a 15,000 year old mammoth! And if riding the elephants works up your appetite, you'll enjoy the spacious restaurant the park has to offer.
White Water Rafting
If sitting by the pool isn't your thing and you're just dying for some excitement, consider the great white water rafting packages available from Bali Adventure Rafting. Experience the Ayung River's Class 2 and 3 rapids with professional guides watching your back. Each tour lasts two hours, and you can even take a refreshingly hot shower afterwards. Children as young as 5 years old can participate, and they'll want to keep coming back.
Monkey Forest
Located in Ubud, the Monkey forest is a great day retreat for those with family, or those that just love checking out cool Balinese animals. Four groups of monkeys call the park home, and they are housed in separate areas. You'll be able to see more than 340 crab-eating Macaque monkeys, ranging in ages from the youngest babies to the oldest adults. You might want to plan getting there early, however. The park gets as many as 10,000 visitors a day!
Your Guide to Bali
At Sandi Kala Villas, one of the most memorable personalities you will meet is Wyan Sardita. Wyan genuinely cares for our guests and always has a smile on his face as he goes about doing everything he can to make your stay comfortable.
Contact us
If you have any questions or book your vacation, please contact us.
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Offensive to recognized standards of decency.
The term obscene is applied to written, verbal, or visual works or conduct that treat sex in an objectionable or lewd or lascivious manner. Although the First Amendment guarantees freedom of expression, such constitutional protection is not extended to obscene works. To determine whether a work is obscene, the trier of fact applies the three-pronged guidelines established by the U.S. Supreme Court in miller v. california, 413 U.S. 15, 93 S. Ct. 2607, 37 L. Ed. 2d 419 (1973):
(a) whether the "average person, applying contemporary community standards" would find that the work depicting or describing sexual conduct when taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest…, (b) whether the work depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct specifically defined by the applicable state law; and (c) whether the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
adj., adv. a highly subjective reference to material or acts which display or describe sexual activity in an obviously disgusting manner, appealing only to "prurient interest," with no legitimate artistic, literary or scientific purpose. Pictures, writings, film or public acts which are found to be obscene are not protected by the free speech guarantee of the First Amendment. However, "one person's obscenity is another person's art," or "I can't define it, but I know it when I see it." (See: pornography)
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See also: depraved, lascivious, lewd, licentious, objectionable, prurient, repulsive, salacious, scurrilous, suggestive


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As I'm sure most readers know, I'm a long-time advocate of breast-feeding.
To my mind it's quite simply the best thing for mum and baby. So when I see headlines such as the one yesterday claiming that research has found the benefits of breast-feeding over formula milk have been exaggerated, I despair.
How on earth can any scientist doubt breast milk, which contains hundreds, probably thousands of ingredients - many of which are still undiscovered - and try to compare it to something manmade that's not been around long?
We're constantly discovering new benefits of breast milk, such as good bacteria in the milk that help the immune system form and growth factors that help the baby's gut to mature. And we certainly don't have any way of adding these vital components to formula milk.
Breast milk has been nature's way of nurturing babies since time immemorial - and it would require some incredible new evidence to prove to me that it wasn't the very best way to nurture a newborn.
One study isn't proof..
I find the new research by Professor Sven Carlsen and his Norwegian team sadly wanting.
For a start it was only based on 180 women, which is far too few to be robust. And from this small group, he's come up with a theory that argues it's the testosterone exposure in the womb during pregnancy which explains both a mother's ability to breast-feed and any apparent health benefits of a baby who's breast-fed - not the breast milk itself. This is an interesting theory, but is by no means proven. It would need much bigger, longer-term studies in different countries before we could take it seriously.
Nor does it take into account the fact that regardless of hormones in the womb, research shows that many women who struggle to breast-feed nearly always manage to get the hang of it with the right one-to-one help.
My fear is that this sort of story can turn women off trying to breast-feed. And while I've always been in favour of women having the right to choose, in the UK we have the lowest breast-feeding rates in the whole of Europe and this troubles me.
Knowing the many amazing advantages of breast-feeding, I'd do anything I could to increase these numbers by helping and encouraging women to give it a try.
Benefits of breast milk for baby
It's full of the right sort of goodness Breast milk provides the perfect nutrition for the first six months of life, containing the ideal combination of protein, fats, carbohydrate and fluids that newborns need.
It helps the gut develop The growth factors it contains prepare baby's digestive system to receive solid food after six months.
Fewer infections Breast milk helps the immune system form and seems to protect babies from gastroenteritis, chest infections and many other infections.
Lower cot death risk There is good evidence that sudden infant death syndrome is less common in breastfed babies.
Reduced risk of asthma, eczema and allergies Although this was questioned by the new study, other research shows that babies on formula milk are more prone to allergies than those breast-fed.
It helps with nappy rash Because breast milk is more easily and quickly digested than cow's milk your baby's stools contain fewer of the enzymes that cause nappy rash.
It encourages bonding Breast milk contains many hormones. The lactation hormones oxytocin and prolactin have an effect on the reward centre, making a baby feel loved and secure. They also promote brain growth.
It reduces obesity Breast-feeding was discouraged in the 1970s because formula-fed babies gained weight faster and this was thought better. But we now agree that the slow, sustained growth that comes with breast- feeding is healthier and studies show it reduces the likelihood of becoming obese in later childhood or developing diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Clever kids? Some studies have suggested that babies who are breast-fed have a slightly higher IQ.
Benefits to mum
As well as baby, mums who breast-feed enjoy lots of positives too, including a strong bond with their child and the knowledge they're doing what's best for their little one.
There is also evidence that the following health problems are less common in women who've breast-fed..
Breast cancer
Ovarian cancer
Type 2 diabetes
Postnatal depression
Feeding without tears
Breast-feeding is the most natural thing in the world, but that doesn't mean it doesn't take time and effort to get the hang of it.
The good news is, with the right advice and support most difficulties can be put right. Here are some things to bear in mind.
Try right away Suckling stimulates the production of oxytocin, a hormone that helps the womb expel the placenta, and as it's the love hormone forms a bond between you and your baby.
Make sure your partner knows to encourage you Being told 'well done' will help new mums stick with it.
Understand the process The key to successful feeding is getting your baby to latch on properly. Many women think it's just the nipple that goes into the mouth, but it's the whole areola (the pink area around the nipple) that should be covered.
Get proper instruction Ask your nurse or midwife to sit with you for an entire feed, giving a running commentary.
Be patient It takes perseverance. Girls learn faster than boys.
Get the position right It's best to semi-recline so baby can latch on without gravity dragging her mouth off. Support the baby in crook of your arm, with a pillow under for support.
Look at your baby Make eye contact, smile and chat while they feed so they associate the pleasure of feeding with your face, your voice and your skin. When they've had enough, take them off by using your little finger in the corner of their mouth.
Don't feel guilty If you decide breast-feeding isn't for you being wracked with guilt is bad for you and baby, so don't fret.
Additional research : CAROLINE JONES


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The most wonderful time of the year is near and what fun awaits now to gather Christmas home decor ideas 2019.
It doesn't matter if your style is classic, wild, extravagant or humble. Be you and create the best Christmas environment for your house and for your family. Below are seven fun Christmas home decor ideas and tips that you might be interested in.
- Ornaments – the staple of many Christmas home decorations and one of the most affordable ways to spruce up an older tree. Without a doubt one of the best things about tree ornaments is the customization factor, you can order quite a vast variety. Everything from a sports themed ornament to celebrities and everything else in between. What fun! Sometimes the best are the simplest, just think of what your family is into and what it values most, then seek ornaments that complement your unique and awesome lifestyle.
- The Tree – the big daddy of Christmas home decor, you can't well have the rest without the most important part. The Christmas tree. Whether your partial to the traditional classic green, the saucy white version or even a colorful multi-hue light up LED tree, get what you like and have loads of fun dressing it up. Go big or go small, but if you get a good quality tree. You wont have to keep re-buying every year. And if you buy an eco friendly tree, you won't have to worry about where to recycle it.
- Wreathes – there are about as many wreath decor ideas as you can imagine. Everything from a general Fall theme to Thanksgiving and of course Christmas. Pick the one you most like and or go the DIY route and make your very own. Either way have fun and your wreath will stand out amongst the crowd.
- Flowers/Plants – this is the time of the year where Poinsettia's are at their most popular and as such everyone will be sporting them. If this is an old tradition in your family then by all means, grab one or two. However if it is not, then try an off plant and make sure to prominently display them all over your house. Make them the center of attention.
- Wall Decorations – you can spend a fortune on wall decorations or you can decorate on a budget, it doesn't matter. The point is to find items that suit you, your homes personality and your mood this year. This is one area, where imagination takes over and all sorts of goodies can be bought, made, borrowed, etc. Think colorful, bold, muted, extravagant, subtle, familiar, traditional, sexy, fun. Decorate to your hearts content here – go for it.
- Outdoor Decorations – another area for massive amounts of fun. Did you see the movie Christmas with the Kranks? If not, you should see about renting it on DVD as it's a great family movie and the outdoor Christmas decor is fabulous. Not too mention hilarious. You might pick up some inspiration and ideas for your Kranked-out home.
- Tree Decorations – many families love to decorate their Christmas tree as part of an old tradition. They pick out certain days and times and schedule into a calendar like an event. Because it is, or can be. You can choose to do the same, and maybe have your little kids do the smaller ornaments, while the bigger (older) kids place the bigger and higher ornaments at the top. Then there's the floor space under the tree which also is another prime decoration spot, as is the space around the tree.
Hope your Christmas (2019) this year is memorable, exciting and most of all filled with family and friends. Cheers!


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Japan's surprise vote to significantly expand its stimulus program, and the country's Government Pension Investment Fund's (GPIF) decision to increase its international and domestic stock exposure are boosting stocks all around the world, Art Cashin said.
"It's Halloween, and we got a treat," said the UBS director of floor operations at the NYSE.
Japan soared to a seven-year high. China closed at a 20-month high. Europe was solidly in the green, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average touched a record high after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) voted to up the central bank's annual government bond purchases by the tune of 30 trillion yen to 80 trillion yen, or $725 billion. The world's largest pension fund GPIF also separately said it will double its domestic and international stock allocations from 12 percent to 25 percent each.
Read MoreGlobal markets cheer Japan's double whammy
Cashin explained markets are on standby as investors try to determine what these dramatic steps from the world's third-largest economy mean.
"That's today's question, which in turn has prompted a huge amount of short covering and has taken the market up to new highs," he noted.
U.S. stocks jumped at Friday's open and have stayed near their highs as traders bought riskier assets, like growth-sensitive stocks, and dumped safe-haven plays, such as gold. Market internals are positive with three-to-one advancing-to-declining stocks and about a fourth of components at new highs.
There is an old adage that says "Sell in May and go away," signaling stocks usually fall between May and October as investors pull back. That, however, has not been the case this year nor last. The S&P 500 is up 6.8 percent since May and rose 9.9 percent last year from May to October.
Stocks usually rally in the final two months of the year and, as Cashin points out, Monday is when people are supposed to come back into the market.
"It would be ironic [if November was a down month]," he said.
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Articles Archive for April 2011
Issue 009 May '11, Special analysis, Visual Art »
Artwork critiques, Issue 009 May '11, Visual Art »
Whether as a proprietor of @rt Punch Studios, or as a painter, or sculptor, or clothing designer, or as a teacher, Wasswa Donald's full-bore involvement in the Uganda art scene as one of Uganda's top contemporary artists frequently earns praise, but it's his wildlife paintings that provoke the most discussion.
Artwork critiques, Issue 009 May '11, Visual Art »
The students of Nagenda International Academy of Art and Design recently held an exhibition entitled "Art the mirror of our politics" at the Makerere Art Gallery. What makes their work different and unique is that it has been produced and exhibited in the very same period when election exercises are still going on at the lower levels and people's memories on these elections are still fresh in their mind.
Creative techniques, Issue 009 May '11, Visual Art »
Artwork critiques, Issue 009 May '11, Visual Art »
The Uganda art scene is increasingly getting more exciting and rather competitive with each passing month. After the successful launch of the Signature art exhibition – with its pomp and glamour – last year at the Serena Hotel, another artistic event, MishMash, has debuted on the art scene making art lovers and artists again very optimistic about art in Uganda.
Dance and Theatre, Issue 009 May '11, Upcoming events »
What is "Street theatre" really all about? This writer grossed in wonder when hearing the phrase Street theatre performance. Is it like an acrobats show, or a magician act? Or a kind of voodoo done in public? How wrong one can be! The performance is an artistic potpourri that evokes important issues in our society. The first Street theatre performance was held on March 26th 2011, at the Bayimba Regional Festival of the Arts in Jinja. From April till September; there will be shows in Arua, Gulu, Mbarara, Mbale and Kampala.


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The Canarian Island of Fuerteventura offers a wide range of holiday accommodation that will suit all needs and budgets.
ROCK ROUTES HOLIDAYS have personally chosen a selection of the most popular hotels, self catering apartments and private villas. Ranging from basic, informal accomodation to luxury 4* and 5* hotels, you will have no problems finding the ideal base for your holiday in Fuerteventura, with us.
We offer accomdation in all of the major tourist resorts in Fuerteventura.
For more information on the resorts and attractions on the island, read our Fuerteventura Guide.


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Xarelto, like other anticoagulants, carries the risk of internal bleeding as one of its potential side effects. However, Xarelto internal bleeding events cannot be controlled or reversed once they begin, making the drug far more dangerous than traditional blood-thinners like warfarin. If internal bleeding cannot be stopped or controlled, it can increase the risk of stroke.
Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured by Xarelto side effects, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit against the manufacturer of Xarelto and we can help.
How Can a Stroke be Treated?
Specific treatment for a stroke will be based on the patient's age, overall health, medical history, and severity of the stroke. Although there is currently no cure for a stroke, recent medical advances and surgical treatments can give stroke victims hope for optimal recovery.
Emergency Treatments
Treatment is most effective when it is started immediately following the initial onset of symptoms. Emergency treatment options include:
- Prescription medications called clot-busters can be used to dissolve blood clots that cause an ischemic stroke. These drugs are designed to reduce the damage to brain cells caused by a stroke. In order to be effective, clot-busters must be administered within a few hours of onset of symptoms.
- Drugs and therapy to control swelling in the brain. Specialized intravenous (IV) fluids can be used to reduce or control brain swelling, especially after a hemorrhagic stroke.
- Neuroprotective agents can help protect the brain from damage caused by lack of oxygen (ischemia).
- Life support measures include treatment with ventilators, IV drugs, nutritional supplements and blood pressure control.
Surgical Treatment
- Carotid endarterectomy – Procedure used to remove plaque and clots from the carotid arteries in the neck. These arteries supply the brain with oxygenated (red) blood from the heart. Endarterectomy may also help prevent a stroke from occurring.
- Carotid stenting – A metal coil called a stent is inserted into the carotid artery and passed through the femoral artery to the area of blockage caused by the stroke.
- Craniotomy – Type of brain surgery performed to remove blood clots or repair bleeding in the brain.
- Surgery to repair aneurysms & arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) – An aneurysm is a weakened area on an artery wall that can rupture and cause bleeding in the brain. An AVM is a congenital disorder that consists of a tangled web of arteries and veins. This condition also increases the risk of rupturing and bleeding in the brain. Surgery to correct aneurysms can help prevent a stroke from occurring. This surgery involves placing clips on the aneurysm to prevent it from rupturing, or small coils curled up inside the aneurysm. The coils are inserted into the aneurysm through a catheter, which is moved through the arteries from a puncture site, usually through an artery in the groin. An AVM can be treated with special glues, which clot off blood vessels in the malformation.
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure – The foramen ovale is an opening in the wall between the 2 upper chambers of a baby's heart before birth. It provides oxygenated (red) blood to the fetus from the mother's placenta. The foramen ovale normally closes after the baby is born. If it fails to close, blood flows from the right atrium directly to the left atrium, then out to the rest of the body. If this blood has any clots or air bubbles in it, they can travel to the brain and cause a stroke. PFO closure can be performed through a percutaneous (through the skin) approach. Whether or not a PFO should be closed is a controversial issue, and recent studies are still trying to determine when and under what circumstances this should be done.
Do I Have a Xarelto Stroke Lawsuit?
The Pharmaceutical Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Xarelto Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new stroke cases in all 50 states.
Free Confidential Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured by Xarelto side effects, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a class action suit and our lawyers can help.


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Having a little fun in this flirty summer dress from Addition Elle while soaking up the sun in Cali. I love gingham but it can go bit preppy. This dress is great because the easy silhouette and lace details are really relaxed. Bonus! It comes in four different color ways and the spaghetti straps are adjustable.
Photos by Christina Emilie
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Animal Collective Boulder 2009
Original silkscreen concert poster for Animal Collective at The Boulder Theatre in Boulder, CO in 2009. 18"x24" 3 color silkscreen on card stock. Art by Jeff Holland. Signed & Numbered limited edition of only 200!
Designer: Jeff Holland
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches
Edition: 200
Condition: NM
Date: 2009
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RainTube plays part in Houston's first LEED Platinum home
RainTube's Cradle to Cradle certification sets stage for starring rainwater collection role at roof/gutter level.
Jacksonville, OR, December 12, 2008: GLI Systems Inc. of Jacksonville, Oregon, maker of sustainable RainTube rain water control products, announces completion of an installation in the first pending Platinum Level LEED Certified home in Houston, TX. The LEED Platinum certification, recognizes that the structure has achieved the very highest level of sustainable design.
RainTube was selected for the 6,000 square foot home in order to provide efficient, clog-free rain water collection at the roof/gutter level and because of its certified, hyper-green manufacture. The project, located on Virginia Point in Houston, was designed by Adams Architects Inc. and constructed by Dovetail Builders. One of the projects many "green" features is a rain water harvesting system capable of providing all the water needs of the home. RainTube of Houston, owned by Jeff Corcoran, performed the RainTube installation as specified by Houston area rain water harvesting consultant Sparkle Tap.
RainTube is an innovative, porous, recycled plastic tube that is made to fit snuggly into existing gutter systems. RainTube is virtually transparent to water allowing it to flow through during rains of over 100 inches per hour. At the same time, it effectively keeps out clogging materials and the weight of snow and ice. RainTube is especially attractive for rain water harvesting applications because it efficiently and affordably performs both collection and pre-filtering functions.
In July 2008 RainTube achieved a rare Gold Tier Cradle-To-Cradle Certification from MBDC. This placed RainTube in an undisputed leadership position at the highest levels of environmental friendly products. The certification means RainTube can provide valuable bonus LEED points for innovation on projects such as the Virginia Point Platinum level home. Cradle to Cradle is Internationally recognized as the worlds leading environmental products certification organization. Green building, an ecologically sound method of residential and commercial construction, has become a major area of interest and concern among consumers and the building industry worldwide.
RainTube manufactures effective, low-cost, water collection, gutter protection systems and rain water harvesting products made in the USA from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. RainTube helps protect homes, apartments and commercial buildings from water damage from clogged gutters, reduces fire risk from gutter debris (in compliance with new fire prevention building codes), reduces maintenance and promotes cleaner rain water harvesting systems. RainTube was awarded Sustainable Product of the Year in 2007 and 2008 and was also named one of the world's top ten green building products.
Steve Spratt, co-founder of GLI, said "We are very happy to have had the opportunity to play a part in this extraordinary LEED home. Projects such as this demonstrate that it is possible to design and build affordable, low impact and highly efficient structures with existing technologies. RainTube is strategically moving forward with new and innovative products for rain water control, collection and reuse. Many individuals and companies played a role in creating this beautiful Platinum Level home. The fact that RainTube has helped to elevate the awareness and importance of eco-sustainability in the world theater is a source of great satisfaction to everyone in our company."
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20-minute At-home Bodyweight Circuit
For most of us summertime vacations are getaway trips from work and the boring routine back at home, but getting away from your bad habits also means it's going to be harder to maintain discipline on the good ones: such as eating healthy throughout the day or exercising regularly. Let's face it, when the all-inclusive breakfast has you choosing between delicious pancakes and cookies to start your day, it's much too easy to forget you're on a warpath against fat. And while no one is suggesting you should be miserable on your vacation or have the same kind of self-control as you do back home, you could try to spare 20 minutes out of your day to mitigate the effects of the above-mentioned pancakes and cookies.
All you need to stay in shape is our 20-minutes at-home body-weight circuit and a little space in your hotel room, garden, beach or family room.
Perform each exercises for one minute and rest for 30 seconds in between each exercises. After you complete each exercises once, catch your breath for a minute, then go through the entire set once again for a total of 20 minutes.
Begin by doing some jumping jacks or jog lightly for one minute.
- Stay with your feet a few inches apart, knees slightly bent and arms in guard position at the chest.
- Jump forward like the directions on a globe: north, south, east, and west: forward, back, right and left. Continue jumping for 60 seconds.
Jump for 1 minute and rest 30 seconds.
- Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, and step your right foot behind and slowly lower to a lunge until both your legs are at a 90-degree angle.
- Lift your right leg up and let it float slowly to the front, lowering it again to 90-degrees.
- Push your right foot up again and float it behind your as you did first time.
Perform this exercises for 1 minute: – 30 seconds with your right leg and 30 seconds with your left leg; rest for 30 seconds then move on to the next exercises.
- Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-distance apart and your legs and arms long.
- Jump or walk your both feet between your hands, coming into a low squat position. Jump straight up as high as you can, lend, and then come back into plank position.
Do as many burpees as you can for 1 minute and then rest for 30 seconds.
- Start in a plank position, with your feet together, your shoulders over your wrist and your body in straight line.
- Bend the left arm and then the right to assume forearm plank position.
- Lift the left hand and place it on the mat/floor below your shoulders as you push through your palm to lift back to a plank position.
- When you reach the top, place the right palm on the floor under the right shoulder and then push back into a full plank. Repeat the move, leading with the right arm.
Perform this exercise for one minute, leading first with the left arm and then with the right arm, 30 seconds for each. Rest for another 30 seconds.
- Start again in a plank position with your feet hip-width apart and your hands directly under the shoulders. Keep your legs and abdominals tight and lower your chest toward the ground slowly with the elbows bending and pointing behind you.
- Exhale as you push back up into high-plank position and lift the right hand to tap your left shoulders at the top and then repeat with the opposite arm.
For one minute do as many repetitions as you can and then rest for 30 seconds.
- Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and by bending your knees, sit back into a squat position.
- Keep your back straight and your abs tight. Step to one side, while staying in a squat position. Return to the initial position and then side squat in the other direction.
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Let Me Help You Develop The Skills You Need To Make Better Decisions In Your Relationships … With Your Finances … With Your Health
Updated for 2019
Hi, I'm MarVeena Meek- MHt~Master Hypnotherapist, Psychic Medium, Soul Rejuvenator and Master Energy tracker.
I went through a lot of personal transformation to get to where I am at today.
I tried a ton of the programs out there like Neuro Linguistic Programming, Tony Robbins, A Course in Miracles, The Silvan Mind Method, and I even Apprenticed to a Shaman.
As incredible as all of that was, there wasn't one perfect fit, so I created my own approach for a self mastery program.
Now I do consultations for many celebrities, politicians and CEO's.
The VERY best way I know of to get to your goals as quickly as possible in life is through accountability, within a group of strong, supportive, like-minded souls and with a mentor who has walked the path before you.
So I've created the perfect plan for you to develop your naturalness and step into your own Self Mastery! During this SIX WEEK COURSE I will be working with a small group of people to teach you "How to Awaken & Develop Your Own Spiritual Gifts"… How to open up your NATURAL Self and develop the skills to make better decisions in your relationships, with your finances and with your health.
Using your natural intuition with a strong Spiritual foundation helps you to break painful patterns that have been running your life, re-gain your power and control over your runaway emotions & learn to magnetize your self to your desired goals.
I truly hope that you will join me on this incredible journey!!
Your Soul's Sacred Dream is calling … what are YOU waiting for?
It is time to Awaken your Soul's Dream and let your light shine!
What would it mean for you to:
|Finally have a complete system of proven learning techniques all in one place
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|Explore your twin flame connection
|Have closer spiritual connections that benefit your health on all levels … studies have proven that daily meditation lowers stress & that helps in every area of your life!
|Master the art of creating great relationships … both personal and professional
|Have and Use tools to help you discover your soul's Divine Blueprint and Purpose!
|Heal your psyche from any fragmentation caused through a painful past? This course offers multiple healing solutions.
Since everyone has unique natural talents, you can apply what you learn and direct it to pursuing your own souls dream!
Our Apprentice Training Mp3 will come to you once a week by email. On the Mp3 I channel my guides to create a unique program for the next week only. If you apply yourself to this program, you will take your psychic talents to the next level. It is possible to use these tools to heal on a mental, physical and emotional level.
I make it easy for you to understand the various meditation techniques and how to use them to open different chakras and the natural gifts that go with those opened chakras.
You can submit questions to be answered on our Facebook Group Page whenever you want!
Because I want to help as many people as possible live their Soul's Sacred Dream – I am offering you this training at half the reg cost of $500.00
Praise For MarVeena
Feel so empowered by this program…
After taking training with MarVeena I now use my own intuition, I used to go to a spiritual adviser at least once a month. Now I am confident enough to rely on my intuition and feel so empowered by this program. I am relishing this new joy in my life. Thank you MarVeena for all you do!
MarVeena helps us travel the roads, discover the secrets to our journey…
Our lives are a series of mysteries and unknown roads. Psychic Medium MarVeena Meek helps us travel the roads, discover the secrets to our journey, and realize that love is the true secret to us all – past and present. She is awesome.
I'm very happy I chose MarVeena's Apprentice Program to help me take my healing business to the next level…
This course has changed the course of my life and my children's lives forever…
I now understand why God has placed you in my path! The lessons in this were blessings that you made in my life through this course has changed the course of my life and my children's lives forever. I will forever be grateful. You are truly an earth angel. I pray that God Bless you with love and peace!
My life has changed exponentially since you have worked with me…
Bootcamp Has It's Perks!!
I am really committed to your success, so I am offering any of my events at half price for the duration of your boot camp.
I produce several events each year. While you are an apprentice you can purchase any of my other services for half the cost. Just email me and let me know what you want, I will send an invoice.
I have several Psychic Tarot Tea parties in the works. In my Psychic Tarot parties I always have wonderful fragrant tea and goodies to share as well as lessons on the tarot and mini readings. perfect for the cold wintery days. I have monthly Mediumship Galleries all over the country. You can come for half price to any of my events while you are enrolled in the Bootcamp.
Be prepared to dig in and commit for a 6 week process. You really need to have that time to process the past properly, re-train your brain for success and create a life style to help you balance all aspects of your self. Spiritual, Physical, Mental, Emotional and Soul~Sexual.
Let's get you started on your Soul's Development Plan TODAY!!
More Perks For My Spiritual Warriors!!
Once you commit I will start sending you info regarding Training Times and support Mp3's, Special Event Notices, My weekly newsletter, and so much more.
You will be invited to join my Secret Group "Self Mastery Boot Camp" on Facebook. I check in there several times a day and answer questions that come up as a result of our training.
On my Facebook page I keep a stream of really powerful affirmations to help you keep your vibes high and happy through out the day. Because you are a little more advanced spiritually I share deeper mysteries of spiritual awakening that the average "friend" on Facebook is not ready to hear.
I am committed to your advancement!


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Dialogue Resources
The Dialogue Institute collaborates with the Journal of Ecumenical Studies to create resources for interreligious dialogue grounded in solid academic research and scholarship.
The Journal is a primary resource for scholars and activists interested to research theories and to develop projects that will have maximum impact in local regional grassroots settings. In turn these projects inform ongoing study and reflection on how best to sustain peaceful relationships in support of cooperative efforts for the common good of whole communities.
Leonard Swidler's long-established set of Dialogue Principles undergird the work of the Dialogue Institute and are made available for any others interested in pursuing interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
In partnership with many organizations interested in harmonious coexistence among religious traditions, the Dialogue Institute and Journal of Ecumenical Studies invite cooperation in furthering advancement of the now-global interest in the intra- and interreligious dialogue movement.


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There was a time when I was quite an avid letter writer. Living abroad, first in England and then in Korea, away from my family before the days of Hotmail or affordable long distance phone plans, it was my main method of communication with home. And conversely, when I was home it was the only way I had to stay in touch with my far-away friends.
I used to sit at my old oak desk in my English dorm room, with a view of a restored, 85-year-old garden (the Herb Garden of Cupid, it was called), with a cup of Irish Cream flavoured instant coffee, a stack of embarrassingly decorative stationary and my cherished fountain pen. I would scribble the goings on of my life abroad to my mum, grandma and sister, and check my mail box twice a day for word from them.
Today, like most people, I can't remember the last time I wrote a letter. Not an email, not a txt, not even a fax (remember those?), but a real, old-fashioned, pen and paper letter.
I recently learned that the second week of January each year is National Letter Writing Week. And so, despite the fact that I never even managed to send out my Christmas cards with their generic message yet, I am pledging to write (and hopefully send) at least one letter this week.
I'm doing it because I remember the anticipation of opening my post box with a very real potential that there would be something more tantalizing than a gas or power bill or fast food flyer in there. And while checking my email inbox every hour on the hour has a certain, well, addictiveness to it, finding some meandering missive from someone, while faster, cheaper and sometimes (depending on their penmanship) easier to read, it's a far less personal connection.
There's magic in snail mail. It's in the distinctiveness of the handwritten letters, the fold and crinkle of the paper, the carefully sealed and stamped envelope, the physical effort of delivering it to a post box, rather than just pushing 'send.'
As if that wasn't enough, my best friend and I used to up the ante by decorating our envelopes – and sometimes the pages in them – with patterns, doodles, and sometimes even watercolours.
I have them all tucked away, alongside the blue air mail envelopes my grandmother faithfully used, the fanciful stationary preferred by my sister, and miscellaneous other cards and letters collected over the years by people I don't want to forget, in a steamer trunk of memories. I can't do that with emails. Or at least I don't.
So excuse me now, while I crack open a new bottle of Quink ink, refill my fountain pen, and partake of an old tradition. With any luck, in a few weeks I might even get to utilize another old friend – my letter opener.
Giveaway winner announced!
The random winner of the WaterGeeks filtered water bottle is Patti Kilback! Thanks everyone for commenting – check back Wednesday for another resolution-related giveaway. In the meantime, keep drinking that water!
– Words and photos by Lori-Anne Poirier


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Chris Nave
Chief Executive Officer
Chris is a founding partner of Brandon Capital Partners and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund. Chris previously was Director of Commercialisation at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia. He was responsible for the commercialisation of technologies developed at the Baker and the Alfred Hospital, including the management of local and international spinout companies.
Prior to this, Chris was the Manager of the Biotechnology Team at Melbourne Ventures, the commercialisation company of the University of Melbourne. Concurrently during this period, he was an Investment Manager for, and on the investment committee of, Uniseed Pty Ltd, a $60 million pre-seed fund. Chris has international experience with Leiras Pharmaceuticals in Finland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schering AG, working for their Business Development group. He successfully moved companies to the US, securing investment from US investors for these companies. Past directorships have seen Chris involved directly in the management, fundraising, and successful spinouts of various companies in the life sciences industry.
Chris is a Director of Athena Medicines, OccuRx, Global Kinetics Corporation, Osprey Medical Inc., PolyActiva and Innavac P/L. Chris has a first-class Honours degree in Science and a Ph.D. in Endocrinology and Physiology from the University of Melbourne. Chris is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and of AusBiotech.


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Firm is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry. We are a dynamic and fast paced team working in an industry that is moving exceptionally quick. You will thrive in this environment if you seek a role where you want to have direct influence over the growth of our company, have an eagerness to learn, be a team player and willingness to be proactive. If so, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Vice President of National Sales, the National Account Manager (NAM) will work to improve the company market position through increased sales of assigned National Accounts. This role works very closely with the Project Management, Marketing, Operations and Logistics teams in quoting our new projects, increasing product penetration, and forecasting product inventory needs. The National Account Manager will also work with other internal teams and managers to develop and support growth plans and revenue targets.
Receives Direction From:
Vice President of National Sales
Provides Direction to:
Examples of Essential Functions:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Grow existing accounts
Become the territory's Subject Matter Expert (SME) on compliance requirements imposed by the applicable state agencies
Sell stock products as well as sell and consult with customers on custom orders
Survey the industry and target specific accounts by utilizing published regulatory databases, trade journals/magazines, and other media outlets
Ensure CRM system is updated and orders are processed
Meet and exceed sales quotas
Some travel required
Build relationships with cannabis growers, processors and dispensaries
Accomplish other sales functions and assignments as requested
Love your job and work with passion so we can build something great!
Qualifications Guidelines
3-5 years of progressive sales and/or sales management history
Experience selling high volume/low price point items
History of meeting and/or exceeding 7 figure quotas
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor
Strong time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Experience in Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint
Experience with a CRM desired
Familiarity with NetSuite a plus
History of working successfully from a remote office
Experience utilizing sales support staff effectively
Bachelor's Degree desired
Knowledge of:
Market & competitive analysis
Clear understanding of product margin profiles
Customer needs assessment
Sales and inventory forecasting
Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
Physical Standards:
Must have finger dexterity, ability to use keyboard/ten key
This position requires frequently sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and operating a computer workstation
Must be able to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
This position requires frequently sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and handling/grasping of materials.
Reach, stoop and lift office files, records or reports, typically weighing 20 pounds or less.
Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds
Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job


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""A platform or complement strategy differs from a product strategy in that it requires an external ecosystem to generate complementary product or service innovations and build positive feedback between the complements and the platform. The effect is much greater potential for innovation and growth than a single product-oriented firm can generate alone."Por isso, muitas das plataformas existentes, acredito, são apenas a primeira versão, a transição da empresa para a plataforma pelo lado das empresas. No futuro, teremos as plataformas cooperativas.
The importance of platforms is closely linked to the concept of network effects - the more products or services it offers, the more users it will attract. Scale increases the platform's value, helping it attract more complementary offerings which in turn brings in more users, which then makes the platform even more valuable… and on and on and on.
This embrace of platforms by established firms raises a number of organizational and governance issues. Managing a platform ecosystem raises a number of new governance issues, including "who has access to the platform, how to divide value, and how to resolve a conflict," notes the CGE report. "The goal is to arrange complementors and consumer rules to maximize ecosystem profits…
All of this must be done recognizing that the platform leader is orchestrating free agents rather than directing employees in a hierarchical command- and-control structure."
"Approaches to platform governance must also consider the way value is created. While traditional business models would incent managers to maximize the price of each product or services, different approaches are needed to manage platforms
Pursuing broader ecosystem profits over specific products and services may only be achieved with significant changes to managerial incentives and organizational culture."
- Plataformas de 2º geração, o começo (Novembro de 2015)
- O pós-Uber(ismo) (Outubro de 2015)
- E por que é que as plataformas bem sucedidas cavam a sua própria sepultura? (Junho de 2015)
- Ainda acerca do futuro das plataformas (Junho de 2015)
- Acerca do futuro das plataformas (Junho de 2015)
- A evolução cooperativa e Mongo (Março de 2015)
Trechos retirados de "The Rise of the Platform Economy"


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This post has been updated for the 2018/2019 year.
If you will miss my in-person January workshops on mindful intention setting for the new year, here is your chance to do some of the work on your own! It's never too late to set intentions for how you want to move forward. Grab a journal and a towel/cushion/yoga mat and follow the steps below to create a simple blueprint for how you want to move into the new year.
Intentions vs. Resolutions
In the mindfulness and wellness space, "intentions" is the buzzword we like to use rather than "resolutions." I'm on board with it, and I'll tell you why. New Year's Resolutions have come to have a negative connotation, and it's because of the way we use them. Our resolutions often stem from a place of feeling less than, like something is lacking, or that we're not good enough. We feel bad about one aspect of our life and we RESOLVE TO FIX IT (fist in the air!).
"This year my resolution is to lose 20 pounds." "This year my resolution is to go to the gym 5 days per week." "This year my resolution is to eat healthy every day." (Have you noticed how most resolutions are also related to our bodies? Interesting. Eye roll.)
Come February, when we haven't reached our goal, we typically throw the resolution out the window. And feel even worse about ourselves because we couldn't keep it.
Let's shift that. What if we set an intention for our year, one that acts more as an overarching theme for how we want to feel and be in the year ahead? The intention becomes our anchor. When we start to drift away from this theme or intention, like a boat or paddleboard in the current, we have that anchor down. We may drift slightly off course, but we can always come back to our intention.
The below steps will not help you set a resolution. They will help you set positive intentions designed to bring more joy into your life.
Reflection: Looking Back to Look Forward
Find a comfortable seat and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths - in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Start to visualize the year that is now behind you - 2018. Scan through your year, starting from January all the way through to the present moment.
What did the last year feel like? What are the emotions you feel as your visualize your year?
What were the highlights? Big accomplishments? Milestones? What brought you the most joy?
What was difficult? What felt lacking? What do you need to let go?
Continue to sit with eyes closed and visualize your 2018 until you feel complete. Then slowly open the eyes, grab your journal, and answer the above questions in a journal or on another paper. Yes - don't skip this step! Writing down your thoughts will help you release the previous year before moving ahead.
Looking at what you wrote, you'll probably already get a sense of what you may want to shift in 2019. Whatever comes up is great information - and will help us as we move into the next steps.
Optional: Yoga Flow
In the in-person workshop, we flowed to a yoga sequence I designed to open the Sacral Chakra (governs pleasure, emotion, joy, creativity, living life to the fullest, and letting go) and the Heart Chakra (governs love for self and others, compassion, and warmth). By opening our sacral chakra we can let go of the past and focus on what brings us pleasure and joy, and opening the heart chakra allows us to move forward into the new year with an open heart and from a place of love and kindness.
If you'd like to do this flow on your own, I've listed the sequence here. The postures help us to release 2018 and open our hearts to the possibility of the new year ahead. Do as much or as little as you desire, but I promise you that moving your body really does open the mind (and the heart) to be able to do the next exercises.
(Become familiar with the few steps of this simple meditation before taking your seat to begin. Feel free to set a timer if you'd like to keep the time - I recommend at least 10-20 minutes, and love using the app Insight Timer with a gentle alarm and optional meditation music. It will give you a soft reminder when time is up but does not require you to press a button to turn the alarm off - this is important so you aren't rudely jolted out of your meditation.)
Find a comfortable seat either on the floor or a chair, and close your eyes. Take 5-8 deep breaths - in through the nose and out through the mouth. With each inhale grow taller, reaching the crown of your head toward the sky, and rooting the hips into the earth or chair. With each exhale relax the shoulders back and down and find a softness throughout your body, while still maintaining a long spine. Then settle into relaxed breathing - in and out through the nose.
Use this time to come into the present moment by bringing your attention to your breath. Notice how each breath feels. Where do you feel the breath the most? Maybe it's with the rise and fall of the chest. Maybe it's the expanding and relaxing of the belly. Maybe it's the cool air passing in and out through your nose. Stay in this moment now. Not looking back and not looking forward. Feeling the sensations of each inhale and each exhale.
Use your breath as an anchor. As your mind drifts away from where you are, or you become distracted by thoughts, feelings, or sounds, just let them gently pass by. We acknowledge their presence, but don't follow those distractions. Let them go and then softly bring your attention back to your breath. Back to that anchor.
After 5-20 minutes (all levels are welcome here), start to bring a vision of 2019 to your mind's eye. What are the emotions you are feeling this year? What are you spending your time doing? Where are you spending your time? Who are you spending your time with? What is bringing you joy?
Then, think of one word or phrase that can be your intention, your anchor, for 2019. Let it be something that brings you true happiness and joy. This is your focus for the year.
Perhaps the word is a noun - a person, place, thing, or concept (think: love, family, creativity, travel, growth). Perhaps the word is a verb, an action (build, explore, rest, slow down). Perhaps the word is an adjective (free, happy, rejuvenating, loving). Think of YOUR word for 2019.
Feel free to journal and write down the answers to the above guiding questions. What are the emotions you are feeling in 2019? What are you spending your time doing? Where are you spending your time? Who are you spending your time with? What is bringing you joy?
Write Your Intention (and refer back to it frequently)
(1) At the top of a new sheet of paper, write down your word in a sentence like this:
2019: The Year Of _______ <--insert your word
{Example 1 ~ 2019: The Year Of Growth}
{Example 2 ~ 2019: The Year Of Creativity}
(2) Create one large goal relating to your word. What is something big you can do or strive for relating to your word?
{Example 1 ~ Attend a transformational retreat}
{Example 2 ~ Enroll in an art class}
(3) List three action steps that you can take every day or every week to bring this theme into your life. These action steps are simple, and these will help you stay anchored. When life gets crazy and you fall off track (and life WILL get crazy, and you WILL fall off track), hold these action steps as ways you can come back to yourself and come back to your intention.
{Example 1 ~ Read self-development for 10 minutes a day; Meditate for 10 minutes a day; Listen to 1 inspiring podcast every week}
{Example 2 ~ Write in a journal daily; Set aside 2 hours a week for painting or drawing; Practice guitar for 15-30 minutes}
(4) Write a mantra or daily affirmation that you can use as a guide or anchor for this theme. This is a phrase or a sentence you can repeat to yourself to remind you of your intention. Post this mantra or affirmation somewhere you will see it every day - the bathroom mirror, the refrigerator, the coffee pot. Say it to yourself daily. Trust me on this one.
{Example 1 ~ Magic happens outside of my comfort zone.}
{Example 2 ~ I am my best self when I make time to express myself creatively.}
Go Forth and Wander Free
Having set your intention for 2019, you move into the next year from a more mindful place. Keep your intention, goal, action steps, and especially your affirmation somewhere close by, so that you can review it frequently.
As you move through the new year, use this intention, this theme, this anchor to guide your choices for how you want to experience life this year. Remember that you have the power to create your reality. Take the necessary steps to bring more joy into your life, and I promise you - it will work.
Namaste and may you have an amazing new year!


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If you've been looking for Fuzzy To Fabulous in Downtown Grove, you need to head North on U.S. 59.
Fuzzy To Fabulous has moved to 3635 U.S. Hwy 59 North in Grove, in the pink building adjacent to Fashions New To You in the old Emerald Bay building.
This new location provides easy in and out parking without the congestion of parking and traffic in downtown.
The move was completed earlier in 2014 and gives owner Kathleen Callan twice as much space and a more convenient and relaxing shopping experience.
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Fuzzy To Fabulous, located in downtown Grove, is the retail store that is part of the Zena Suri Alpaca Ranch located just South of Grove. The store proudly features products made from the beautiful suri alpaca fiber, which is grown and processed right here in the United States.
In addition, the store also offers many fine hand-crafted alpaca items made in South America, and unique gifts created by local Oklahoma artisans.
Whether you are looking for clothing, toys, yarns, or jewelry, Fuzzy To Fabulous in Downtown Grove will have that special item you are looking for.
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With more room they are able to handle more merchandise, including stuff for men.
Plus, they are now able to carry in stock bulkier weight yarns from their own animals at the Zena Suri Alpaca Ranch.
Fuzzy To Fabulous also offers many classes at the new shop, including spinning, felting, knitting, dyeing and more. Plus, with all of the room at the front of the shop, plans are in place to add some machines so people can try their hand at loom felting, loom knitting and needle felting.
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The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis: Theory and Methods of Diagnostic Research, 2nd Edition
The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis: Theory and Methods of Diagnostic Research, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 978-1-444-36063-9 August 2011 BMJ Books 320 Pages
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With contributions from leading international experts in evidence-based medicine, this book is an indispensable guide on how to conduct and interpret studies in clinical diagnosis. It will serve as a valuable resource for all investigators who want to embark on diagnostic research and for clinicians, practitioners and students who want to learn more about its principles and the relevant methodological options available.
Table of contents
Preface, xi
1 General introduction: evaluation of diagnostic procedures, 1
J. Andre Knottnerus, Frank Buntinx, and Chris van Weel
2 The architecture of diagnostic research, 20
R. Brian Haynes and John J. You
3 Assessment of the accuracy of diagnostic tests: the cross-sectional study, 42
J. Andre Knottnerus and Jean W. Muris
4 Diagnostic testing and prognosis: the randomized controlled trial in test evaluation research, 63
Jeroen G. Lijmer and Patrick M. M. Bossuyt
5 The diagnostic before–after study to assess clinical impact, 83
J. Andre Knottnerus, Geert-Jan Dinant, and Onno P. Van Schayck
6 Designing studies to ensure that estimates of test accuracy will travel, 96
Les M. Irwig, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Paul P. Glasziou, Constantine Gatsonis, and Jeroen G. Lijmer
7 Analysis of data on the accuracy of diagnostic tests, 118
J. Dik F. Habbema, Rene Eijkemans, Pieta Krijnen, and J. Andre Knottnerus
8 Multivariable analysis in diagnostic accuracy studies: what are the possibilities?, 146
Frank Buntinx, Bert Aertgeerts, Marc Aerts, Rudi Bruyninckx, J. Andre Knottnerus, Ann van den Bruel, and Jef van den Ende
9 Standards for reporting on diagnostic accuracy studies, 167
Patrick M. M. Bossuyt and Nynke Smidt
10 Guidelines for conducting systematic reviews of studies evaluating the accuracy of diagnostic tests, 180
Frank Buntinx, Bert Aertgeerts, and Petra Macaskill
11 Producing and using clinical prediction rules, 213
Tom Fahey and Johan van der Lei
12 Clinical problem solving and diagnostic decision making: a selective review of the cognitive research literature, 237
Alan Schwartz and Arthur S. Elstein
13 Improving test ordering and its diagnostic cost-effectiveness in clinical practice—bridging the gap between clinical research and routine health care, 256
Ron Winkens, Trudy van der Weijden, Hans Severens, and Geert-Jan Dinant
14 Epilogue: overview of evaluation strategy and challenges, 273
J. Andre Knottnerus, Ann van den Bruel, and Frank Buntinx
Index, 285
This is a thorough compilation of clinical research methods and practices." (Doody's Reviews, March 2009)
- Provides a useful framework for clinical researchers, showing how to choose appropriate study designs and to prepare and execute diagnostic studies effectively.
- This edition includes new chapters covering the STARD guidelines (Standards for Reporting on Accuracy Research on Diagnosis) and the analysis of diagnostic data.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Financial stocks posted losses on Monday, as shares of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. continued to sell off after the bank said one of its senior executives will retire in the wake of the $2 billion trading loss disclosed last week.
J.P. Morgan JPM, +0.09% closed down 3.2% and was the top decliner in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.01%, which slipped 1%. The bank's shares sank more than 9% on Friday. Read a commentary piece on J.P. Morgan's risk-management problem.
J.P. Morgan said Monday that Chief Investment Officer Ina Drew will retire after the unit she headed suffered a roughly $2 billion trading loss, which was disclosed by the bank last Thursday. Read more about the retirement of Ina Drew.
Drew, who has been with the firm for more than 30 years, will be replaced by Matt Zames, currently co-head of global fixed income in the investment bank and head of capital markets within the mortgage bank. Read more about J.P. Morgan's $2 billion trading loss.
The chief executive and chairman of J.P. Morgan, Jamie Dimon, said in a statement that the bank is "very strong and well capitalized." Read story on how the trading loss may blemish Dimon's reputation.
J.P. Morgan's trading loss has led to fresh calls for tougher regulation of the banking industry.
Among other financial-sector components of the Dow, Bank of America Corp. BAC, -0.27% fell 2.7% and American Express Co. AXP, +0.56% shed 2.1%, while Travelers Cos. TRV, -0.13% shares fell 0.2%.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF XLF, +0.20%, which tracks financials in the S&P 500 SPX, +0.08%, fell 2.1%. The KBW Bank Index BKX, -0.10% , which tracks the leading 24 U.S. banks, closed down 2.6%
Shares of Morgan Stanley MS, +0.45% slumped 4.4% and those of Citigroup Inc. C, -0.09% dropped 4.1%. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS, +0.05% closed the day down 2.3%.
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Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden
So long, store bought!
There's nothing like having a fresh bouquet of flowers in the kitchen or on your bedside table. But then again, there's really nothing like the satisfaction of knowing those very flowers came from your own garden. There's a certain gratification in knowing you tended to these colorful beauties yourself, and if you've had the plants long enough, they've basically cost you nothing.
It may take some time to get established, but at least you can enjoy the freshly planted greenery in the meantime. Depending on what you plant, you could have flowers in a few months to a few years. With just a little regular effort, you could be operating your own little flower farm. Here, some perfect "picks" that are sure to keep your vases full year after year.
This isn't for the faint of heart, but boy is the payoff big. Start with Southern-friendly selections like Festiva Maxima or Sarah Bernhardt. After that, give it a solid two to three years to see good blooming.
These big, dramatic flowers hate long hot summers, but that doesn't mean you can't try your hand at them. Try growing them in afternoon shade, and plant in April or May. For the best selection, buy dormant roots in February and March, from mail-order sources like dahlias.com.
These easy-to-grow bulbs come back every year, stand up to both cold and heat, and don't require dutiful doting. Plus, you may know them as the yellow and white flowers, but they come in shades of orange, apricot, pink, cream, and even red. Plant bulbs in the fall and expect blooms winter to spring, depending on your region.
Some of the easiest flowers to grow from seeds, these don't require much in way of specific conditions. Not only that, but the more you cut the more they'll grow. Oh and butterflies love them. They're so quick growing, you can plant the seeds mid-summer and see blooms late summer into fall.
For a little dramatic height—in the garden and in arrangements—snapdragons are just the fix. Set out started plants in the fall and see blooms winter-spring until it really heats up.
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But in the spirit of the Barefoot Contessa, if you don't have time to measure out a plot of your yard, dig up the land, tend to the plants, patiently wait for them to have enough flowers to cut without stunting its growth, and then maintain them throughout the year, store-bought is fine.


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I was born handicapped. Sometime in my early childhood I was briefly physically challenged and by middle school I was disabled. I am now a person with a disability. Similarly, I have progressed from wheelchair-bound, to in a wheelchair, to a chair user.
It may surprise you to find that the actual nature of my physical condition is unchanging, and that medically, my charts have said pretty much the same thing since 1981. Medical science generally only changes names if it signifies a greater change.
This is something that I think we have lost in the progression of language around disability. Ideally meant to focus on my personhood, the phrase "person with a disability" really only serves to tell me that I am dealing with someone who is both educated, and hip to the latest lingo. It is singularly unable to tell me whether I am viewed as a person.
Now it is true. It can be jarring to hear disabled or handicapped out of the mouth of someone that ought to know better. Are they so indifferent that they did not bother to learn the latest words? Yet, maybe they just did not know. I cannot tell you how many times well-meaning individuals have been mortified upon learning that they no longer have the latest term. But, unless you are a journalist or a Member of Congress, it is not like there is anyone teaching you this stuff. Further, I have seldom met individuals who feel honored and educated by being told they got the words wrong. Like most buzzwords, it seems as likely to shame as to teach.
I feel that there are other ways, mostly to do with action, where I can find out if someone sees me first as a person. How did they treat me? Will they work with me? Do they seek my advice and my guidance in areas where I have experience or expertise? Will they joke with me, laugh with me, hoist a drink with me? Will they praise me only when I do something legitimately praiseworthy and call me out when I am insensitive or acting the fool?
These folks I now see me as a person first. I know it even if English is not their first language and they have used the archaic word crippled, or have asked, in the way one sees with Israelis, "what happened to you?"
It is important to put a person first, but I will take the right actions over the latest words any day of the week. Like the medical chart, I am only interested in the linguistic change if it signifies a true change in action.
To those who champion person first language, I challenge you. I am certain that you always say the right thing. Are you certain that you always actually put the person first?


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"he was trying to show me the shape of his life,
and what might become the shape of it."
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"He was seeing the time to come as a possibility, and as a life that he loved. And though maybe neither of us fully understood it, he made me love it. It wasn't as though I was being swept away by some irresistible emotion.
It was just... the thought of resistance never entered my mind. When I imagined him entering the life he saw, I imagined myself entering it too. It was a possibility that belonged to both of us.
It is entirely clear to me now. We were coming together into the presence of something good that was possible in this world. And it just seemed that, as we waited together for the coming of this life, it had become wrong to sit apart." Wendell Berry, from Hannah Coulter
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A Super-PAC that is supporting Rick Perry --- which is in and of itself enough to make it super, in our eyes -- has begun running ads in Iowa for their boy.
It's pretty standard political stuff, the Texas Miracle of unfettered job growth, etc., but in terms of subliminal sexual advertising, it's not even subtle.
Take a look at this screencap from the ad:
a) That is the ugliest penis we have ever seen.
b) That must be the cheapest condom ever.
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c) Iowans seem to know little about either handjobs or masturbation.
d) If Rick Perry wants to turn this primary into a porn-festooned battle of depravity....we're all for it.
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