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This article shows you how to display Youku video content on your website.
It's not possible to upload a video directly to your Sinorbis account. However, you can still showcase video content on your Chinese website by hosting it on Youku, a Chinese video hosting website comparable to YouTube.
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1 Creating a Youku Account
You can link to Youku video content without an account. To link to your own video content, you have to create an account.
- Create an account on the Youku platform (all Chinese script).
- Upload your video to the platform.
- Copy the video URL.
2 Placing the Youku Component
- Click WEBSITE on the top menu bar.
- On the left side menu, select the CONTENT folder and then click Manage. The Website Content page displays.
- Hover your mouse pointer on a page.
- Click the Edit button. The Edit Content area opens.
- Drag the Youku Component from the left panel to the page.
- Hover the mouse pointer on the Youku Component and then click the Settings button on the toolbar. The Youku Settings panel opens.
3 Inserting a Youku URL
Copy the video URL and paste it into the Youku URL field. No embed code is required.
3.1 Best Practice
Occasionally, you might encounter video display problems on mobile devices. If that problem occurs, review this suggested best practice:
4 Modifying Other Settings
Adjust the horizontal position of the video inside the component: align to the left, centre, or right.
Click the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons to change the height of the video player, not the video itself. If the height is set too low, the top or bottom of the video will not be visible.
The Width feature changes the distance between the left and right edges of the video display area. It also maintains the video's original aspect ratio, so there is no visual distortion.
Set the width by changing the number of pixels or as a percentage of the video component's width.
5 Advanced
To learn about custom styling with ID and Class Name selectors, see:
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Nothing works better for reducing lag or increasing torque than nitrous oxide! Often a large turbo can be made to come on boost up to 1500rpm earlier with the addition of a NOS. For most vehicles Nitrous oxide can be added without any major other modification required.
We are experts with extensive knowledge in both installation and setup of NOS, running systems on all our own vehicles. We recommend WON (Wizards of NOS) systems and can install and setup the entire system in your car. For those running more advanced ecu's such as the AEM Infinity, total nitrous control can be mapped via the ecu, along with fueling adjustments made through the ecu. Options such as rpm activation point and boost threshold cutoff can be used so that the nitrous oxide simply acts as an anti lag mechanism, turning off once a preset amount of boost has been made. (e.g. 15 psi)
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Water/methanol injection is used on our high boost turbo cars as an extra form of air charge cooling and detonation control. We can install stand alone systems that use boost pressure as the primary control mechanism, through to ecu controlled systems where the volume of water/methonal is controlled by parameters such as rpm, boost and inlet air temperature, so that the correct amount can be injected.
The primary advantage is the stability of the air charge temperature. In very high boost applications it's not uncommon to see air temp continue to rise, especially under conditions such as top speed runs. In these situations we activate the water/methanol injection to only activate on high boost above air temps of 40DegC. Usually once activated the air charge temperature stays consistent with no further increase, giving far more protection during high speed runs as well as preventing further power loss.
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A funeral is a ceremony held to farewell a person who is deceased.
In 2384, a funeral was held for Leeroy Jenkins after Operation Telenoes, during which the Silver Star was awarded to her in a posthume capacity. (RIS Bouteina: "Take Me Out to the Zoo")
In 2389, because of his cigarette-treated sickness, Putal died, prompting a funeral with weapons put on display in the funeral venue, as per Illyrian customs. (RIS Bouteina: "Cigarette Redshirt")
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Katie doesn't want to look after her brother, Ben. She doesn't want her mother to go away. And she certainly doesn't want to think about anyone else's problems!
So when Ben vanishes, along with the entire supermarket, Katie finds herself in the middle of a strange adventure. Walking through a fantasy land of vanishing rainforests, dying rivers and global warming in a real greenhouse – is it fantasy or could it be real? And just who and what is Poll?
This is a fast-moving novel, which deals with environmental issues in a lively and original way.
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Through fictional texts (fantasy and myths) the students will be reading and responding to understand how relationships, coming of age experiences, heritage, and other elements shape an adolescent's identity.
Whole Group Novel:
The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan
Small Group Texts:
Cocijo/Manco Capac/Quetzalcoati
Odysseus/Cicce/The Call of the Sirens
Ra/Isis and Osiris/Death and Rebirth of Osiris
Hercules/Pandora/Demeter and Persephone
Theseus and the Minotaur
The Trojan War
Monster in the Cave
To Do:
1. Select a myth
2. Your poster must contain pictures or original art to represent the theme of your myth.
3. You must have two quotes from the myth that tell something important about the myth.
4. List two "stars" (characters) of the myth with pictures and a brief description. Tell us what actor/actress you would have playing the role of each character.
5. Two quotes from fictitious critics about the myth.
6. You must have a short summary of the myth somewhere on the poster board.
7. Your poster must be colorful and creative.
Did You Know? Many consumer products get their names from Greek mythology. Nike sneakers are the namesake of the goddess of victory, for example, and the website Amazon.com is named after the race of mythical female warriors. Many high school, college and professional sports teams (Titans, Spartans and Trojans, for instance) also get their names from mythological sources.


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Türbe is the Turkish word for "tomb", and for the characteristic mausoleums, often relatively small, of Ottoman royalty and notables. It is related to the Arabic turba, which can also mean a mausoleum, but more often a funerary complex, or a plot in a cemetery.[1]
A typical türbe mausoleum is located in the grounds of a mosque or complex, often endowed by the deceased. However some are more closely integrated into surrounding buildings. They are usually relatively small buildings, often hexagonal or octagonal in shape, containing a single chamber, which may well be decorated with coloured tiles. A dome normally surmounts the building. They are normally kept closed, but the inside can be sometimes be glimpsed through metal grilles over the windows or door. The exterior is typically masonry, perhaps with tiled decoration over the doorway, but the interior often contains large areas of painted tilework, which may be of the highest quality.
Inside, the body or bodies repose in plain stone sarcophagi, perhaps with a simple inscription, which are, or were originally, covered by rich cloth drapes. In general the sarcophagi are merely symbolic, and the actual body lies below the floor. At the head of the tomb in some examples a wooden pole was surmounted by a white cloth Ottoman turban (for men), or the turban could be in stone.
Earlier examples often had two or more storeys, following the example of the Bursa, where he has another türbe.
There are many famous türbes across Istanbul of the various sultans of the Ottoman Empire, as well as of other notables from Turkish history. The Süleymaniye Mosque complex has some of the most famous, including that of Suleiman himself (1550s), perhaps the most splendid Ottoman türbe, and that of his wife Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana), which has extremely fine tilework. Close by to the complex is the türbe of its famous architect Mimar Sinan, in what was his garden.
Konya holds two earlier türbe, with conical roofs, of the Seljuk Rum dynasty in the Alaeddin Mosque (12th century onwards), and the türbe of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, which is a major shrine and pilgrimage point, just like the türbe of Gül Baba in Budapest, Hungary. Bursa, a capital of the earlier Ottomans before the conquest of Constantinople, holds the turbes of many of the earlier Ottoman Sultans including Osman I and his son, the Muradiye Complex containing Murad II and many princes, and the Yeşil Türbe of Mehmed I (died 1421). This is a large three-story tower, and the (false) sarcophagus itself is covered in tiles. Unusually, much of the exterior is covered with undecorated coloured tiles.
In Bulgaria, the heptagonal türbes of dervish saints such as Kıdlemi Baba, Ak Yazılı Baba, Demir Baba and Otman Baba served as the centers of Bektashi tekkes (gathering places) before 1826.[2] The türbe of Haji Bektash Veli is located in the original Bektashi tekke (now a museum) in the town that now bears his name and remains a site for Alevi pilgrims from throughout Turkey.
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11 comments:
- April D said...
CONGRATS!! I remember that day well. It was so amazing to know that all the paperwork was done. Celebrating with you!
- July 21, 2010 at 8:08 PM
- Angela said...
Ahh I love this....Such cute pictures!
- July 21, 2010 at 8:19 PM
- Nikki said...
Congrats! I wish we would have thought of taking pictures with our package, oh well maybe next time!!! I hope that the next 4-6 months fly by for you!
- July 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM
- Mark and Wendy said...
What a great feeling...can't wait to hear your announcement that you're DTE!
I remember that feeling so well...utter relief and not having any paperwork to do! (For the time being, anyway...)
- July 22, 2010 at 9:42 AM
- Abby said...
You guys are so stinkin cute!!! Yeah. Congrats!! I remember that feeling of relief.....now for the waiting!!
- July 22, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- Debb said...
Awwww......I just LOVE it that you all are sharing in our journey! It means so much! I'm sure the waiting will get hard and there will be more ppwk down the road......but totally ENJOYING the freedom of NOT feeling like there is something waiting for me to finish so that we can start the real wait! :o) Hugs to all of you!
- July 22, 2010 at 6:18 PM
- Karen said...
Debb - I love how you are documenting every step of this wonderful journey. Your children will love to read it someday - and they will know how very loved and wanted they were - before you even knew who they were! Love, Karen Wistrom
- July 22, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- connie said...
Woohoo! So happy for you guys that another milestone has been reached! Definate cause for celebration. :) Thank you for sharing your journey! Come on, baby(s) Marquez.....
- July 22, 2010 at 9:24 PM
- Crystal said...
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you !
- July 23, 2010 at 9:16 AM
hi!! you just visited my temporary blog and left a comment! i wanted to give you our current blog address:
i blog at wordpress and could not figure out how to post from my phone to the site. so, i created a blogger blog for our trip to ethiopia...and it never worked either!
so, we are still over at wordpress and we have been home with our son since may 09...but, we are waiting for our 4th child (2nd from ethiopia)!
congrats on sending your dossier in...just a HUGE step!!
love the shirts by the way...will def be ordering a few :)
- July 23, 2010 at 9:31 PM
- Wife said...
I know the feeling! We are actually at about the same timeline as you in the process :). Maybe we will travel at about the same time!
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If u can attend: starting around 4:30 today, come by the old Artomatic building on 115 E. Church st – it's been rebranded as New Spire Spaces (not to be confused with New Spire Stages – the old Frederick Cultural Arts Center on 15 Market St that's set to activate next year while they tear down some walls & expand ceiling space for a 400 standing room multi-purpose venue). Today's open house will intro officially to the public what is in store as 'Spaces' already started hosting arts classes (pretty wide ranging and frankly – pretty spectacular programming). Here's some highlights of the new facility that will double as a art education & cultural event space:
- Green screen room for film/production/YouTube broadcast quality classes
- Recording studio for music, aforementioned YouTube classes & for Podcasting classes
- Various sizes of rooms that could serve multiple functions, be they classes or intimate ArtHouse screening rooms for older and possibly even first run releases.
- Dubbed the 'Great Room' – it's an approx. 150 capacity room for dance instruction/performances and music concerts (or even a 1st run indie film screening if it's going to be BIG). One can creatively think of any kind of event appropriate to the size of the room and book something there.
It's the last 2 items that catches our attention immediately since WesternMachines has been all about culture pushing Frederick to another level via an appropriately mid-sized venue ( since like forever). And it presents opportunities for all culture pushers, from all scenes (indie film creators — and folks in music scenes that typically get under-reported like metal or hip-hop) in Frederick, independent of New Spire Arts. After a ribbon cutting opening ceremony, beginning at 4:45 and repeating at 6pm, Elizabeth Lucas – the artistic director for New Spire Arts will be presenting —well let's let them describe what's going to happen:
4:45 and 6 p.m. — Our Plans and How You Can Be Part of Them: Elizabeth Lucas will talk about New Spire Arts' plans, from what's available now to what the community can expect will come online within the next couple years, then will answer questions about working with us. Suitable for everyone, whether you want to teach for us, rent from us, present in our facility, or learn about what's going on in your downtown.
And there's another program at 7pm:
7 p.m. — Co-Presenting with New Spire Arts: Learn about how you can get involved as a presenter or performer. We will do a recap of our plans, then talk about how you can get involved in our curated performing arts series.
Register at http://newspirearts.com/events/open-house.
I wrote about New Spires Spaces (and Stages) for the FNP last Thursday, and I mentioned that Alexa Johnson – who started the rad house show venue The SQUAT with other Hood College alums – has been in conversation with Lucas about trying to replicate some aspect of the underground house show vibe at 'Spaces.' That conversation becomes even more prescient as the SQUAT's lease is ending August.
There's a couple of other aspects to 'Spaces'/'Stages' that is potentially positive for the Frederick music scene:
- As Ashli Cheshire (of the indie rock band Cheshi) put it in the FNP piece: all music venues currently existing in Frederick now are bars first, with music as a afterthought. That affects some of the dynamics of putting on shows in downtown Frederick currently, with atmosphere and people's focus being a challenge for bands to perform in. That's not the case necessarily with Spaces (and Stages next year). ArtsFirst could be a new mantra – and quite possibly could fit in this new context. That and the sizes of the bar/venues in downtown Frederick are usually too small to book certain kinds of national touring bands (with the Weinberg having the opposite challenge with over 1100 seats to fill).
- Let's stay on the bar/venue situation – it leads to college and high school kids getting shut out of shows downtown. Tentatively at Spaces – shows booked there can be / or at least should be all ages. That may require more stringent efforts to self-police so this doesn't get a rep for underage drinking to spoil the party for everyone, but getting ahead of ourselves – but the fact is the Artomatic Music shows (held in the same building on the 3rd floor gym) last year were an absolute all ages success – and few problems resulting from the process (wristbands. It's that simple. Yes it could be abused but 9:30 Club with 18+ shows utilizes handstamps under infra-ray. Low % chance of problems with either system, both more or less work.
- All music scene stakeholders can utilize the Great Room space. Metal/Hip-Hop/Electronic/Experimental, you name it – it's built -so if you book it (and book it right -however you want to intrpret that given the size of the room) they will (hopefully) come. If these various shows are successful – and this is the important part…if these shows are packed, it will allow Lucas to show to the Ausherman Foundation (who has bankrolled the arts facility) that envelope-pushing music & film can work here and next year when they finish remodeling Stages on Patrick & Market st.
And put this on yr calendar for July 19 – I'll let New Spire say a few more words about it:
MEDIA TOWN HALL, July 19
From traditional filmmaking to podcasting to new technologies like virtual reality, storytelling through technology is a constantly developing industry. New Spire Arts would like to explore how the performing arts and these new technologies intersect. However, developing a robust media education and presenting program takes time and resources. Join us for a conversation about what you are excited about. We will look at some examples of what others are working on and talk about how we might bring that type of work here, through teaching it, encouraging its production, partnering with commercial organizations, and more. Share your priorities, tell us what you can bring to the table, and help us develop a strong, innovative media education program.
Register at http://newspirearts.com/events/media-town-hall.
Moving on, last Friday, too many shows to attend. I tried to transmorgrify but the damn machine in the cardboard box didn't work so I could only get to the Slayground for their coup d'etat in booking Rozwell Kid to play a semi-secret house show there. Rozwell Kid treated everyone as they start their national tour with an album release show. True to the venue name, slay they did. I don't know – I'm not good with estimating numbers, but it looked like 100 people packed in the hot sweaty Slayground. Atmosphere? hell yes. It was absolutely encouraging to see all these people come out -and that gives me hope that Frederick is more than just a greying gentrifying exurban shell – that it has some goddamn potential to be a dynamic cultural city.
This blurry photo above does NO justice in capturing what happened there. Biking to the house, I arrived late 3 songs in and just as I was about to open the door inside, the power went out. Minor circuit break, an impromptu intermission and here's the sequence I witnessed:
- door opens. literal steam from human sweat comes rushing out.
- people start streaming out, band members and audience alike to take a break from the sweat box. Smiles all around.
- and people kept coming out. That procession did not stop for several minutes. When the last person exited, I took a quick peek in at the setup. Drums, amps, guitars precariously leaning and… a decent moderately sized bedroom. The question I asked: how on earth did all these people squeeze in there?!? Logistics aside, it was a remarkable feat in of itself.
- Electricity restored, show continues. Bloody good rocking commences. Heads are nodding in sync.
- Set ends after about 5 more songs – it's just too hot in there so they end a bit early but everyone is cheering full throated – having bared witness to a super dope house show by a WV band blowing up in real time.
- Orderly exit to the backyard, fireflies intermittently glowing all around, and…instant community as most stick around to talk about what they just witnessed in the cool June night.
No cops called. Neighbors were cool with everything – especially since Slayground show started and ended in a reasonable time frame for the neighborhood.
Good signpost for Frederick. Look for a different POV from Chad Wilkes – he's back from travels out west and while here temporarily in Frederick, will start freelance writing on local cultural matters. He wrote about this show and his unusual concert review will appear in the Frederick News Post soon (at least I think it will be published soon).
Last postscript from the show: Rozwell Kid donated some money from the show proceeds (DIY house style – they passed around a bucket!) to Subversive Zine. Cheers to Rozwell Kid!!! (confession/disclosure: I'm part of the ad hoc Subversive Zine committee). Subversive issue #2 is out now at a subversive joint near you. Submission deadline to contribute to the upcoming #3 is July 1-ish – email firstname.lastname@example.com to contribute.
I got a bit more to converse about but my time is up. I'll post soon about the Open House and conclusions from it later this week but I leave you with this insightful op-ed titled "Density Matters" from Matt Edens. He's writes about true crime for TV, but last Friday opined about 'micro units' being built in downtown Frederick – designed to be affordable units for millenials who are increasingly being priced out of living downtown. This is vitally important as Frederick is trying to (or at least should be trying to) attract young people – and keep young people already here to stick around instead of fleeing to DC/Baltimore/Chicago/Denver, you name it. Interesting facts:
- "Currently, 20- to 29-year-olds still constitute the largest age group living in the core of downtown (25 percent according to 2015 census estimates). But 50- to 60-year-olds — prime empty-nester years — are the fastest-growing segment, more than doubling from 6.9 percent of downtown's population in 2009 to 17.1 percent in 2015 (the percentage of 20-somethings scarcely changed over that same interim)," according to Edens.
- "The number of housing units in downtown's core has also decreased: down to 1,052 in 2015 from 1,134 in 2010. And there are fewer for rent, too. Since 2010, the owner occupancy rate in downtown climbed from 29.7 to 32.8 percent. Downtown, it seems, is slowly becoming a neighborhood of older homeowners." This is a trend Edens seem to regard as a concern – obviously something WM shares -particularly in this regard: young artists/musicians/filmmakers are gradually being priced out of the city- and I dare say most are probably looking around the nation to see what other options exist.
In a nod to both the young and old: "…not only do I think that downtown needs the energy and vibrancy that young people provide, perhaps more importantly, it also needs density to attract the sort of services that older homeowners desire."
That corresponds to why something like New Spire Spaces/Stages is important to keeping younger people in the city. From the FNP article:
Referring to a long-term study about the environment businesses face in thinking about locating in Frederick, an immediate concern about the perceived lack of exciting cultural programming comes to the fore. "The Work Force Development Component, from what I understand, [said] large businesses are having trouble convincing young professionals to move here," explained Lucas, "because it doesn't feel like there's enough. We hope we can fill that gap."
Ok I really have to go. Peace / Resistance / Bye !


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BSA loses anti-piracy fight in Dubai's Court of Cassation
In a press briefing on Sunday the BSA's regional director, Jawad Al Redha and legal expert Essam Al Tamimi, managing partner in Al Tamimi & Company described the outcome as "the wrong application of the law."
The anti-piracy drive in Dubai ran aground on Saturday, when the Court of Cassation ruled against the Business Software Alliance (BSA) in favour of the defendant, National Engineering Company.
Although the decision by the Court of Cassation upholds a previous ruling of a "lower court" the legal debate appears to be far from over.
In a press briefing on Sunday the BSA's regional director, Jawad Al Redha and legal expert Essam Al Tamimi, managing partner in Al Tamimi & Company described the outcome as "the wrong application of the law."
The National Engineering Company ruling flies in the face of two previous end-user anti-piracy convictions. In Abu Dhabi earlier this year, two engineering firms were fined of using illegal copies of software. "Both companies were found guilty and fined," comments Al Tamimi.
"The law is clear… a license is needed from the author, without that software cannot be copied, sold or imported… this doesn't only apply to software but to other intellectual property," he adds.
According to both the BSA and Al Tamimi & Company, the confusion over copyright law in this particular instance stemmed from a report prepared by an 'unqualified' IT specialist.
Further details on the role, responsibilities or qualifications of the 'judicial IT specialist' were sketchy at best.
"I believe that, by relying on a report prepared by an IT specialist who is neither familiar with the application of the Copyright Law nor the UAE's obligations under international treaties, such as TRIPS and the Berne Convention, the court has not applied the law in a proper manner," says Al Redha.
According to Al Tamimi, the information provided by the technical expert was contradictory to evidence from the Ministry of Information (MoI), which confirmed the software on the seized PCs was in fact illegal.
However, the information provided by the technical expert used in the National Engineering Company case was enough to provide "reasonable doubt," in the mind of the judge, says Al Tamimi.
Far more worrying than this one particular case, are the implications of the Court of Cassation's ruling. A strong line on protecting intellectual property has proved key in attracting foreign investment — particularly from the IT community.
Consequently, Al Redha is anxious that the ruling not be misinterpreted. "This shouldn't send the wrong message… both the BSA and the [MoI] will continue to prosecute people for the use of illegal software," he adds.
The MoI is, currently amending the 1992 copyright laws to incorporate greater TRIPS obligations and help in future interpretation of copyright laws.


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Each week sonofabeach96 challenges us with the following:
This Which Way challenge is all about capturing the roads, walks, trails, rails, steps, signs, etc. we move from one place to another on. You can walk on them, climb them, drive them, ride on them, as long as the specific way is visible. Any angle of a bridge is acceptable as are any signs.
Yesterday I said goodbye to a friend, it feels strange that I will not see him again in the physical world, this was a place I first visited with him, and it was a place we visited on one of the last occasions I saw him, goodbye for now dear chap, I will see you for the B side. Near this spot we both made decisions that would change and shape our future lives, the results of which made us both happy, it seems odd that I chose to revisit this place this year, but somehow right.
Therefore this week I chose this way:
'Remembered way', Penmaenmawr, 2019.


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Is it too late to think about God and His Word? The Psalmist doesn't think so. Isn't it wonderful that we can think about God and His Word any time day or night. We can pray to Him and never worry about it being too late at night or too early in the morning. You don't have to worry about waking Him up, in fact, Jesus spent the night praying to His Father. I must admit that I have never done that.
"And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all
night in prayer to God." Luke 6:12


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Action for Global Health, Wellcome Trust, Global Climate and Health Alliance, Global Health Council, Joep Lange Institute and the Foundation for Climate Restoration will co-host a consultation to convene organisations and individuals advocating for climate mitigation, adaptation and restoration and for better health to promote dialogue between these distinct communities, identify common interests and agendas and explore synergies and areas for future collaboration.
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Megan E. Gilster is an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa School of Social Work. Her current teaching includes macro social work practice and research. Her research addresses how place matters for residents–through neighborhood conditions and housing experiences.
She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan in Social Work and Sociology where her research focused on the neighborhood-level processes that impact resident participation and well-being. As a NICHD-funded Postdoctoral Scholar in the Health Disparities Research Scholars Training Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison she researched the link between neighborhoods and disparities in health and mental health.


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What would John Wesley do? Rev. Dr. Rebekah Miles of Perkins School of Theology offers an answer pertaining to the upcoming special session of General Conference.
Dr. Miles is a John Wesley Fellow who teaches United Methodist history and polity and is a veteran delegate to 5 General Conferences. In this frank conversation, Dr. Miles navigates the "messy middle" of Methodism.


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July, 2019
Are you adding pearls to your bridal look this season?
Pearls are certainly in and I can see why. With all the stylish updates to the classic pearl necklace, and this big trend that is going on right now, I have to say…Pearls are not a trend! They are forever!
Of course…I L O V E P E A R L S!
Let's talk a little bit about the many ways to express your own signature style by adding pearls!
The photos here are a quick look at the so many options that you, as the Bride~to~Be, have if you are thinking of the huge interest and fun ways to do it up in Pearls! I for one, am so pleased to see pearls coming on strong this season and far beyond, I hope.
Of course, let's remember that a classic and sentimental strand of pearls with a drop, or stud earring, is not only beautiful, but oh so perfect!
Here's to you on your journey, and for the wonders of wedding planning with all the decisions that you get to make, that will "be your kind of beautiful"!
*Side Note:
I apologize for the strange configuration of this post. I am in the midst of a major update with a long lesson of all the changes that I will need to read up on! I simply wanted to get this post out, as I have been absent from it for quite a while!
Perhaps next time will be better! Thank you for understanding!
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As we did yesterday, we're brining you even more from the cast of Community including the video of their panel at Comic-Con. In addition, we've got vids from the Grimm pane as well as interviews with some of the cast.
We've also got a couple vids concerning a new show we're pretty interested in: Hannibal. These also include the Comic-Con panel as well as an interview with series exec. producer Bryan Fuller.
But no, we're not giving you any more pics of Alison Brie and Gillian Jacobs like we did yesterday. Sorry, that was a one time thing. . . Well, we'll see. We kinda like 'em too.
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By Rick Lawrence (A.K.A The Fish-N-Fool ) – Let's talk a little bit on how and where to find bass. First off let me say that bass lake structures vary greatly across the country. Bass lakes range from the huge shallow lakes of Florida, to the deep muddy reservoirs in Virginia, or the deep super clear lakes in California. Wood is Good However some things hold true in almost any place Read More


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The MSU Department of Theatre is proud to present Molière's "The Misanthrope" in a lively verse adaptation by Constance Congdon, based on a translation by Virginia Scott. Directed by Dan Smith, this biting comedy of manners brings rococo elegance and philosophical flair to the Arena Theatre November 10-19.
According to Smith, "'The Misanthrope' is a play about friendship and love in a world of absolute power enforced through surveillance. The play sets itself up as a romantic comedy. It feels like it should end with multiple weddings, but it doesn't. Alceste has unrealistic expectations of the world in general, and of his beloved Célimène in particular. Célimène's expectations are also imbalanced and unrealistic."
The role of Alceste is played by Matt Greenbaum, a third-year MFA candidate in acting. He is joined by fellow graduate student Greg Hunter in the role of Philinte, Alceste's best friend. BFA senior Janette Angelini plays Célimène.
Angelini describes her character as follows: "Célimène is an energetic, confident flirt and recent widow who has a deep struggle with commitment. Her life is centered on the balancing act she performs to keep Alceste and her other suitors in her back pocket. But how long can this act last? You'll have to see the show to find out!"
Supporting roles offer scope for broad comedy: rakes, fops, pompous aristocrats and false prudes abound. BFA senior Evan Phillips plays the role of Clitandre. "I've played a lot of comedic characters during my time at MSU," says Phillips. "Compared to my past roles, however, Clitandre is the most flamboyant of them all, and I've had a lot of fun playing a character who radiates such a high level of confidence and vibrancy."
Constance Congdon's rhyming verse adaptation, based on a translation by Virginia Scott, offers an exciting challenge to the actors. Smith was Virginia Scott's assistant director on the original production of this version in 2000, when Congdon was workshopping the adaptation.
Directors often choose the late Richard Wilbur's translations of Molière, but Smith prefers Congdon's version. "Richard Wilbur was a poet, and Connie Congdon is a playwright. She understands actors better."
Running time is approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are available from the Wharton Center Box Office, 1.800.WHARTON, whartoncenter.com
General Admission $15, Seniors and Faculty $13, Students $10
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Passage: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Title: The Christian's Response to Mistreatment Summary: How we respond to mistreatment reveals a lot about our faith in Christ. This week we will look at Peter's exhortation for the exiled believers to endure mistreatment with faith, because of the example of Christ. Outline: I. Peter's Exhortation to Endure Mistreatment (2:18-20) II. Christ's Example as the Suffering Servant (2:21-23) III. The Christian's True Freedom (2:24-25) Discussion Q's: 1. How do you generally respond to mistreatment? 2. Read Isaiah 53. How does Isaiah describe Jesus? Write down or circle the words that describe his treatment. 3. How does Jesus mentor us in suffering? 4. Think for a moment and be honest...Do you think you deserve to be treated better than Jesus was? What would it look like for you to follow the footprints of Jesus in your suffering/ mistreatment? 5. How do you benefit from Christ's suffering? 6. What situations are you currently in that require a shift in your perspective on suffering? 7. If the Christian calling is truly into suffering of some kind, is Christ worth following to you?
August 19, 2018
1 Peter 2: 18-25
August 19, 2018 • Pastor Josh Kee • The Christian's Response to Mistreatment
October 28th, 2018
1 Peter 5: 10-14 • October 28, 2018 • Pastor Phil Burggraff
Theme: God's Grace Passage: 1 Peter 5:1a0–14 In the midst of life's difficulties and spiritual attacks: 1. Keep an eternal perspective (10–11). a. God is the God of all grace b. God enables us to share in Jesus Christ's glory c. God fortifies us to endure suffering. d. God alone possesses eternal power. 2. Stand firm in the true grace of God (12–14). a. "True grace of God" b. Our responsibility: "Stand firm" i. Hold on to what you know ii. Commit yourself to loving your brothers and sisters. Main Idea: In the midst of life's difficulties and spiritual attacks, we are in right relationship with the all-powerful God who gives us his grace in Jesus Christ. Application Questions: • When we speak of God's grace, what does this mean? Try to define God's grace from what Peter has said about God and his actions toward us throughout this letter. • How does God fortify us as the verbs suggest at the end of v. 10? • What does Peter's choice to praise God for his power suggest (v. 11)? Why do you think he chose this attribute of God over others? • Sum up what Peter has exhorted and testified concerning the true grace of God. • How do you stand firm in this grace (v. 12)?
October 21, 2018
1 Peter 5: 6-9 • October 21, 2018 • Pastor Phil Burggraff
Passage: 1 Peter 5:6–9 Theme: Humility before God and Standing Firm against the Devil As we face difficulty, suffering, and frustration in life, we must 1. Accept them as part of God's plan to mature us (6–7). • Purpose of acceptance: You will be exalted at Christ's appearance • Manner of acceptance: You can presently cast your anxiety on a caring God. 2. Remain alert to the true reality of what is happening (8a). 3. Stand firm against the devil (8b–9). • Why? Your adversary wants to destroy you. • How? Hold fast to the faith. Remember and pray for those suffering similarly. Application Questions: • Why does it prove so difficult to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand? According this text, when will we see results? • How can we cast our anxieties upon God (Don't stop after listing only prayer)? In what ways do you struggle believing that he actually cares for you? • How can we remain alert to the reality of what is happening to us as we go through times of suffering and doubt? • In what ways does Satan destroy us today? Discuss applications for the ways that we can stand firm against him.
October 14, 2018
Caring For Christ's Flock - • October 14, 2018 • Pastor Phil Burggraff
Passage: 1 Peter 5:1–5- Theme: Caring for Christ's Flock 1. Church leadership must care for Christ's flock well (1–4). a. Leadership is part of Christ's plan for his church (1). b. Leadership primarily involves member care (2a). c. Leadership that cares for church members must be characterized (2b–3) i. by a willingness to follow God's design ii. by an awareness to serve rather than receive iii. by an example for others to follow d. Leadership serves Christ to bring him glory (4). 2. Church members must submit to this leadership (5a). 3. Church community must act in humility towards one another (5b). Main Idea: We must humbly submit to one another to glorify Christ as he shepherds his church according to his design. Application Questions: • How would you describe effective leadership in any aspect of life? How might that be similar to what we see here, and how might that differ? • According to vv. 2–4, list and describe the characteristics of effective church leadership. • How do we measure successful church leadership according to v.4? How might that differ from the way in which effective church leadership is measured according to typical church standards? • What should submission to church leadership look like in your life (5)? • How can we foster genuine humility at all levels within the church community?


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A Guide to Weekend Getaways from Toronto
Are you searching for Weekend Getaways from Toronto. Toronto, being one of the biggest cities in Canada, is known for its fast-paced lifestyle.
Everybody is busy here all the time which means there is very little chance for you to find peace and relaxation. Like all big cities, there is a lot of the hustle and bustle here and, weekends are the only time you get for yourself.
This is the time when you think of going someplace nearby that is peaceful and gives you a much-needed break from the monotony and busy schedule of routine life.
So here's a list of the best weekend getaway destinations from Toronto. Lets talk about top 10 Weekend Getaways from Toronto, Ontario:
Top 10 Most Visited Weekend Getaways from Toronto
Fieldstone Grotto:
Situated in the Ste. Anne's Spa at Grafton, Ontario. This wonderful grotto is the perfect place to be during the harsh winter months in Canada.
This hot pool of water will give you a pleasing and warm feeling during those chilling months. Perfect for a weekend getaway, this place has a outdoor hot tub and heated pool.
And because it is outdoor, you can enjoy the mesmerizing winter view while enjoying a long and cosy dip in the hot tub.
Distance from Toronto: This amazing place is located approximately 125 km from Toronto,and it will take about 2 hours to reach here.
Best time to visit: Winter months are the best to enjoy this soothing place.
- Escarpment Heights Motel
- Coach House Inn
- Ste. Anne's Spa
- Pacific Inn
are some of the best hotels to stay in.
Niagara Falls:
The most famous waterfalls in the world, Niagara Falls are located in between USA and Canada and are one of the most spectacular creations of nature.
When in Niagara Falls region, take the Maid of the Mist cruise and experience something wonderful. Climb the top of the falls and touch a rainbow for real! This is one of the top Weekend Getaways from Toronto.
Distance from Toronto: It is located at about 137 km from Toronto and can be reached in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Best time to visit: June to August are the best months to visit Niagara Falls.
- Stay:
- Howard Johnson Hotel
- The Oakes Hotel
- Hampton Inn
- Two Rivers B&B
are some of the best hotels to stay in
Buffalo, the second largest city in New York, is rich in historical arts and architecture. There is so much to explore in this city that it would take up the entire weekend to explore all of the museums, Darwin D.
Martin House, the City Hall, the Albright Knox Art Gallery to name a few of the many tourist attractions.
Distance from Toronto: Buffalo is situated at a distance of 159 km and takes about 2 and a half hours to reach there.
Best time to visit: June to August are the best months to visit Buffalo.
- Adams Mark
- Lofts on Pearl
- Millennium Buffalo
- The Delavan Hotel
are some of the best hotels to stay in
Blue Mountain:
Blue mountain, set on the shores of the Southern Georgian Bay,is the largest valley resort in Ontario and a very beautiful and popular tourist destination.
Skiing and mountain biking are the main activities that attract the most tourist attention,and the spa services available here are sure to leave you rejuvenated.
Distance from Toronto: Total travel distance of 201 km's from Toronto,and it takes about 3 hours to reach there.
Best time to visit: Winter months, are the peak season to visit the Blue Mountains.
- Penny's Motel
- The Findlay House
- Pleasant Manor Motel
- Bowering Guest House
are some of the best hotels to stay in
Located in Central Ontario and ranked as the #1 best place to travel by National Geographic in 2011, the beauty of Muskoka is guaranteed to take your breath away!
There is so much to do in this place that you might probably plan multiple weekends here. The winter carnival is a major attraction of Muskoka among the huge number of other attractions that are all equally worth experiencing.
Distance from Toronto: It is located at a distance of 166 km and takes around 2 hours and 21 minutes to reach here.
Best time to visit: Summer- Autumn and Fall Months are the best months to visit Muskoka.
- Arrowhead Inn
- Bracebridge Inn
- Sleep Inn
- Nordic Inn
are some of the best hotels to stay in, in
Algonquin Park:
Spend a weekend away in the midst of some of the best that nature has to offer. The Algonquin park, situated in Southeastern Ontario and homes forests, lakes, river, and various animals including bears and moose to name a few.
Hiking along any of its several trails and visiting the museum in the park are the main tourist attractions and will surely make your weekend amazing.
Distance from Toronto: It is situated at a distance of 288kms, and can be reached in 3.36 hours.
Best time to visit: Fall Season is the preferable time to enjoy Algonquin Park.
- Killarney Lodge
- Bratlett Lodge
- Arowhon Pines
are some of the best hotels to stay in, in
Wasaga Beach:
Located at the southern end of the Georgian Bay, this beach stretches over a distance of 14 kms. It is a town in the Simcoe County, Ontario and most known for the beach among its various other attractions.
This is a perfect getaway spot for a romantic weekend with your special someone.
Distance from Toronto: Total travel distance of 132 kms and expected travel time is 2 hours.
Best time to visit: May-October are the best months to plan a trip to Wasaga Beach.
- Wasaga Motel Inn
- J & J Motel
- Saga Resort
- Wishing well cottage Resort
are some of the best hotels to stay in
Located in the Sudbury district of Ontario, along with the shore of Georgian Bay, Killarney is a great weekend destination to get some peace and relax yourself. Go on a hike or explore its history through is a museum.
In Killarney, there are variety of activities available to be done and can make your weekend a fulfilling one.
Distance from Toronto: Total travel distance of 414 kms and expected travel time is 5 hours to reach.
Best time to visit: September and October are the best months to visit Killarney.
- Killarney Bay Inn
- Key Harbor Lodge
- Killarney Mountain Lodge
- Hawberry Motel
are some of the best hotels to stay in, in Killarney.
Located on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario Canada, Tobermory is a harbour village and most famous for the Flowerpot Island and the Bruce Peninsula National Park.
There is much to explore in Tobermory making it a must-visit destination for a weekend getaway, best suited for a soothing getaway.
Distance from Toronto: Total travelling distance are 295 kms and expected travel time is 4.20 hours.
Best time to visit: July and August are the best months to visit Tobermory.
- Cedar Vista Motel
- Princes Hotel
- Northern Dreams Bed and Breakfast
- Blue Bay Motel
are some of the best hotels to stay in, in Tobermory.
The capital city of Canada, Ottawa is home to many Victorian-style architectural buildings. Ottawa is situated on the Ottawa River; it is perfect for a great weekend getaway all year round.
The Rideau Canal is filled with boats during the summer and ice skaters during the winters, so you can really visit at any time and be guaranteed some fun!
Distance from Toronto: Total travel distance of 420 kms and expected travelling time is 4.30 hours.
Best time to visit: March-May is the best time to visit Ottawa.
- Ottawa Embassy Hotel and Suites
- ByWard Blue Inn
- Albert at Bay
- Ottawa Plaza Inn
- Downtown
are some of the best hotels to stay in, in Ottawa.


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Rather, the term refers to any individual retirement
account (traditional or Roth) that allows you to direct
the investment of your IRA assets into nontraditional
investments. For example, in addition to the usual
IRA mainstays (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and
CDs), a self-directed IRA might invest in real estate,
limited partnership interests, a small business, or anything else the law
(and your IRA trustee/custodian) allows. In fact, the
only investment you can't have in an IRA is life
insurance. Collectibles (artwork, stamps, wine,
and antiques) aren't strictly prohibited, but if your IRA
purchases these items, you could suffer adverse tax
First, you'll need to find a trustee or custodian that
specializes in self-directed IRAs. Make sure you
understand the expenses involved--some trustees
charge transaction fees and/or asset-based fees,
depending on the particular investment. You also
need to be aware of the prohibited transaction rules.
These rules are designed to make sure that only your
IRA, and not you (or your immediate family), benefits
from your IRA transactions. If you violate these rules,
your account will cease to be treated as an IRA, with
potentially devastating tax consequences.
Finally, you need to understand the UBIT (unrelated
business income tax) rules. Even though IRA
investments usually grow tax deferred (or even
potentially tax free in the case of a Roth IRA), if your
IRA conducts certain business activities or has
debt-financed income, then your IRA could be taxed
currently on all or part of the income generated.
Generally, a prohibited transaction is any improper
use of an IRA by you, your
beneficiary, or a "disqualified person" including certain family members.
The following are examples of prohibited IRA transactions:
The IRS has warned: "IRAs that include, or consist of, non-marketable securities and/or
closely held investments, in which the IRA owner effectively controls the underlying assets of such
securities or investments, have a greater potential for resulting in a prohibited transaction." (Source: IRS Instructions to Form 1099-R, 2015)
Generally, if you (or your beneficiary after your death)
engage in a prohibited transaction at any time during
the year, the account stops being an IRA as of the
first day of that year. The account is also treated as
distributing all its assets to you at their fair market
values on the first day of the year. For a traditional
IRA, if the total of those values exceeds your basis in
the IRA, you'll have taxable income that's included in
your income. If you're not yet age 59½, the 10%
premature distribution penalty tax may also apply.
The IRS hasn't yet provided specific guidance
describing how these rules apply to Roth IRAs.
However, it's likely that if you've satisfied the
requirements for a qualified distribution, the
distribution will still be tax free. A nonqualified
distribution from a Roth IRA will result in taxable
income to the extent the distribution exceeds your Roth
IRA contributions (and again, the premature
distribution penalty tax may apply if you haven't yet
reached age 59½).
UBIT, as noted earlier, stands for "unrelated business income tax."
While not common, it can apply to your traditional
(and Roth) IRA. In simple terms, if your IRA regularly
conducts a trade or business (for example, your IRA buys
and operates a bakery), then the
income from that trade or business (less any
expenses directly connected with carrying on the
trade or business) is subject to UBIT. The IRA is
taxed on the income (unrelated business taxable
income, or UBTI) at trust tax rates.
The term "trade or business" has been broadly
interpreted to apply even if an IRA doesn't directly
conduct a business, but instead invests in a
pass-through entity, like a partnership, that conducts
a trade or business. If an IRA invests in a partnership
that conducts a trade or business, then the IRA must
calculate its UBTI based on its share of the
partnership's gross income and deductions.
As you can see, a self-directed IRA can provide you
with almost unlimited investment flexibility, but also
presents some traps for the unwary. Carefully weigh the benefits and
risks to determine if
it's the right choice for you.
All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.


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We are having some spring fun these days. Sometimes together as a family, sometimes me and the Bug, and sometimes just me alone. All in all, we are trying to keep busy because we've learned that when we are all in the house too long, no one's all that happy.
We went downtown to see my mom off on her bus back to New York. Before she left, we went to the free National Building Museum's Building Zone for kids. It says the space is for kids age two and up, but I think Bug did just fine at nearly 14 months old and walking. She crawled up steps of the little house there, played with big (albeit dirty) rubber Legos and enjoyed rolling all sorts of trucks across the floor. I drove downtown with Bug's new sunshade in place on the window, and kept rolling the windows down, forgetting it was there and mussing it all up.
This Saturday we went to the first Vienna Farmers Market of the season. Hooray! Not too much out yet, but we got amazing strawberries, some sweet potatoes and asparagus. Tons of plants there, and a balloon man that made a ladybug balloon animal for Ladybug! Score!
We spent this last week working on our yard. Ladybug is not to be without her trusty sticks while she walks. I went to the farm stand in the Pan Am shopping center, which turns into a firework stand in summer and then pumpkin stand in fall. I find their plants to be reliable, prices mostly comparable to around town (maybe a bit higher – I bought some herb seedings, but then saw that the basil plant paled in comparison to those at the Vienna Farmers Market for just 50 cents more). I also attacked several gigantic weeds in the yard, almost losing my glasses in the battle, and just Got It Done. I dare say we are recovering from our summer of neglect that our yard suffered last year when Ladybug was a newborn.
As for some Mothers Day, I had an early respite at Spa World in Centreville. This place is a trip – most literally, to Korea. It's a traditional Korean bath house. One part is the bade pool – separated by gender, you go in au natural to a series of pools that have all these massage jets to soothe your muscles. Then you go into a co-ed area where you can lounge on floor mats between visits to one of seven poultice rooms, where temperatures generally range from 120 to 150 degrees. Each room has some kind of mineral or clay to help cleanse your system of toxins. Then you can snack on traditional Korean food and snacks. All in all, a nice and unique experience – don't let the cheesy strip mall location fool you.
Finally, a plan for a new fun thing: my local blogger friend, NoVA Mommy, told me about "roller stroller skating". That's right, you read it correctly. Seemingly a stupid and dangerous idea, I am there later this month. It's Thursday mornings in Manassas. I'm going to party like it's 1985. Stay tuned.


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Lawrence, Kansas – 22 years ago
A mother and father are tucking in their two sons Dean and Sam. The mother, Mary, gets up and finds someone standing over Sam's crib,thinking him as her husband she comes out. Noticing a flickering light, she knocks it into place and sees the TV running downstairs. Her husband is asleep at the TV and she runs upstairs and screams. Her husband hears her and goes up to find Sam alive and well, but blood is dripping from the ceiling – Mary is dead and sticking to the ceiling, and bursts into flames. John grabs Sam and gives him to Dean and tells him to run outside – he goes to get his wife but fire consumes the house and he barely makes it out.
Stanford University – Present Day
A now college-age Sam is preparing to go to a Halloween party – Sam is set up for law school and has an interview the next Monday. Back at his apartment he spots an intruder and they fight – it turns out the intruder is Dean, his brother, who is here to talk about private family business. Dean reveals their father has disappeared during a "hunting" trip. Dean wants Sam to take off with him to find their father, who goes "hunting" for supernatural creatures – the brothers have as well in the past but Sam's given it up. Their father John was looking into disappearances of men along a specific stretch of road. John left Dean a voice-mail message warning of danger and containing EVP. Dean's analysis of the EVP reveals a woman saying, "I can never go home". Dean appeals to Sam for help and he reluctantly agrees as long as they're back by Monday.
Jericho, California
A boy, Troy, is driving along when he spots an oddly-distorted woman in white along the side of the road as his radio goes out. He offers her a ride and she asks him to take her home. She comes on to him and asks him to come home with her. Troy agrees and they drive up to an abandoned house – he turns to her and she's vanished. He approaches the house and something leaps out at him and he drives away, unaware she's in the back until it's too late and he drives onto a closed bridge where he dies horribly in a flurry of blood.
Dean and Sam arrive at Jericho when they spot the police checking out the dead boy's car on the bridge. Dean has a Federal Marshal fake ID and passes himself off as an investigator and takes to the police, who are looking for Troy. There, they find out have been other disappearances and they head out as the FBI arrive. They meet up with Troy's girlfriend Amy, who reveals there's a local legend of a girl who was murdered, and her ghost hitchhikes and the person picking her up disappears. They find a 1981 record of a woman, Constance Wells, who committed suicide off the bridge after her two children died in the bathtub. That night they go out to check the bridge and spot Constance on the railing as she jumps – then their car starts up and comes after them on its own. They dive over the side and Dean ends up in the water with Sam holding on to the side.
They check into a hotel and find their dad's room – he used mystical wards to keep spirits out of the room. They figure out their dad found out about Constance and conclude he would have dug up the corpse. The police catch up to them and Sam escapes while Dean gets arrested. The sheriff knows about their father John and has his journal, but Dean doesn't say anything. Sam links up with Constance's husband Joseph. Sam reveals that there are legends of such women who take revenge on their cheating husbands, kill their children, and then kill themselves. Then they come back as ghosts to kill unfaithful men.
When the sheriff is called away for a 911 call (which Sam faked), Dean picks his handcuffs and sneaks out of the police station. Dean is sure that their father is alive and has left town – Sam's on the phone and drives right through the Woman in White, who then appears in his back seat. When he refuses to take her home, the car doors lock and the car drives itself to the abandoned house. She comes on to Sam and plans to ensure he's unfaithful so she can kill him. She starts to reach her hand into his chest but Dean arrives and opens fire, driving her off. Sam drives the car into the house, "taking her home". The two brothers confront the spirit, who slams them into the wall with a dresser. But the lights come up, water starts dripping down the stairs from the two children as their ghosts appear. They embrace her and they all three disappear in a flash of light and a smear of black fluid.
The two brothers head to Colorado following the coordinates their father left behind, but Sam insists he has to go to his interview. Dean drops him off but when Sam gets back to his apartment, he finds his girlfriend dead and suspended from the ceiling, the same as his mother years earlier. The apartment bursts into flames but Dean comes back to rescue him. Realizing he has no choice, Sam unites with his brother to find their father and the creature that is clearly stalking their family.
Warning : May contain Spoilers.


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George Leutz's 70-Hour Long Odyssey At Nabbing Q*Bert's Highest Score, Take 2
May 19, 2011 10:00 PM | Matthew Hawkins
What you see above is hour 31 of George Leutz's previous attempt at shattering the nearly 28 year old high score in Q*Bert. Which unfortunately got derailed when the power plug got kicked into, causing the machine to reset. Oy vey. By that point, Leutz had achieved close to 17 million points, a little more than half of the 33,273,520 set by Rob Gerhardt in 1983.
Well, yesterday at 6PM Eastern Standard Time, Leutz began his second attempt. The location is the same as before, Richie Knucklez Arcade Games in Flemington, NJ. It is again expected to take around 70 hours to finally achieve his goal, all on a single quarter. Cheering him on are classic gaming fans, plus Warren Davis, the creator of the game! According to his Wikipedia page, his other creations include Joust 2 and Revolution X... interesting.
For those curious, there's a live-stream of the record attempt that can viewed by simply heading on over to here. You'll not only get the chance to chat with other on-lookers, but also witness history in the making! Plus hear a clearly bored history maker go on about the Egyptian pyramids or some other nonsense. Hey, the guy's hella tired.
[Via Kotaku]


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The Best Bridal Jumpsuits Around
They've been around for a minute, but thanks in part to some high profile ladies rocking them on their respective big days (hi, Solange and Kaley Cuoco!), bridal jumpsuits and pantsuits aren't going anywhere. We've rounded up a few of our favorites.
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The Fantastic Strength Of SpiritsPar jadedanyplace4975 dans Accueil le 29 Mars 2014 à 18:09The other evening I was watching some amazing hypnosis show, but halfway through the showcase, it became even more amazing, so much I'm not sure if it definitely occurred or not.
To begin with, there was this hypnotism person on stage with an outstanding amount of confidence, and this truly beautiful helper that was completely gorgeous.
But then it got genuinely crazy. Abruptly all these spirits showed up and started terrorizing persons.
But once persons started to understand that the ghouls were just figments of their imagination, they suddenly became interested again in the lovely magician's helper.
But then it got even crazier. Then these ghosts from the future started telling persons all these strategies of reality that we're genuinely not supposed to know about.
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But in reality, it was probably the best showcase I'd ever seen, and the more I think about it, the more I comprehend that I can't wait to tell more folks about it.
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Justin and I had an interesting debate about the end of our game the other day. We've mentioned before that your relationship with either female character affects the outcome of the game, but to what extent has been our debate.
You see, I want a certain outcome for Taya to depend totally on your relationship score with her (I'm going to attempt to write about this while not giving away the end). I think that end, while in some ways not my favorite end… well… in other ways it's a good ending; yeah, in a larger narrative sense, it is my favorite ending, absolutely and hands-down. It brings around certain plot points to a powerful conclusion that I think is very cool and very moving. Justin feels, though, that having such an ending for Taya necessitates an equal option for Arinnel, too. (Note: this does not mean that you if "choose" or girl or the other the event is triggered; rather, the event is triggered strictly by the number of relationship points you have with the character in question).
I'm going to use a totally fake example with no parallels to the real plot idea so that I can explain it better. Let's say… if you have a high/low enough level of points with Taya, I want her to… um… get a bunny at the end of the game? A really happy, cute, fluffy little bunny. Because Taya… uh… has had a phobia of bunnies from the beginning of the game, and her getting one just totally rounds out her narrative. Justin feels, though, that if there is the option for Taya to get a bunny depending on your relationship points with her, Arinnel should also have the option to get a bunny… even though she hasn't exhibited the same feelings toward bunnies. Just for symmetry, and not to show favoritism. By the way, this has nothing to do with babies.
My problem with both girls getting bunnies at the end of the game – which is a huge, game-changing event, really – is that the endings aren't really different if we do that. It would render the endings the same, your choices won't really matter; the endings would basically just be a mirror of each other. It's not crafting a unique storyline based on the traits we've imbued into each girl. It's treating them like stock-characters and plugging them in/out of one story. As much as I've made my girls out to be a bit of eye candy, I do agree that it's time girls stop being just stock characters and start being… heroes, really. Or at least three-dimensional beings – not merely love interests (although yeah, that too).
Now, I'd be happy for Taya to get a bunny and Arinnel to get… a… guinea pig, or something, if Arinnel's arc includes deep-seated feelings toward the little squealers. That would be fine. An equally important circumstance, although uniquely different to suit the character. That would be cool. It's just thinking of what Arinnel's guinea pig would be that's the problem.
What do you think? Has media been lazy when it comes to developing their female characters, or do you think progress really has been made? Do you think it lessens the value of each character if their only function is to serve a particular purpose for the narrative of the protagonist?


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The appointment of Wendy Nelson as acting premier of the North West by Supra Mahumapelo is another clear indication of how the embattled premier will go to any length to keep his fingers in the people of the province's pie.
He chose somebody who openly affiliates with him and somebody he can trust to act at his behest despite his leave of absence. It is like a puppet master who will stay in control even if he cannot be seen by the public.
Nelson is a case of more of the same. Her appointment is not good for our communities because she will just continue where Mahumapelo left off.
MEC Nelson has shown her abilities at the department of finance and enterprise development, where she failed dismally. There is no trust in her integrity, given that she is an open supporter and ally of Mahumapelo. Both were in Dubai on an unexplained trip, at the expense of the people's money.
Under her watch, the health department was governed from bad to worse. It was during her time that the R30 million Gupta-Mediosa contract happened. In March, the North West health and social development portfolio committee laid corruption charges against Mahumapelo and Nelson, among others, in the wake of investigations into suspected R160-million fraud, corruption, and maladministration relating to a Gupta-linked medical service provider.
She is also the MEC responsible for the payment of the controversial Nepo contracts amounting to more than R200-million.
Rad: 'The only way to move forward is to remove Supra'
Under her guardianship, not a single municipality has received a clean audit.
Our people are in desperate need of service delivery and have to survive among sewage, without water, electricity and proper housing. Infrastructure is necessary to grow our economy and create jobs – yet the provincial government under Mahumapelo and Nelson who is the purse carrier, is dilapidated, old and no maintenance take place.
The health department has been under the administration of the finance department for more than five years and currently, the health system in the province has come to a complete standstill. Clinics are closed and no medicine is available to patients. Even preventative medication like immunisations for babies is currently unavailable.
For us, it's about the people of the North West. We have gone through so much pain, to an extent that we lost lives, educational institutions and health facilities to serve the vulnerable and the poorest of the poor.
I have visited affected areas and engaged personally with the victims. Indeed it was not a good sight to see.
Mahumapelo's legacy is one of destruction, corruption and mismanagement. His tainted period in office will be remembered for all the wrong reasons:
• The monument in honour of Jacob Zuma – a broken man who now faces corruption charges;
• Tenders to the Guptas worth millions while the people of North West suffer without basics like water and electricity;
• His open affiliation and proud friendship with the Guptas who are accused of state capture;
• His disrespect for the Parliament of South Africa – swearing at opposition party members;
• He flatly refuses to share the damning forensic reports that have been commissioned by his office, pertaining to provincial departments, provincial entities, municipalities, and municipal entities;
• Mahumapelo's Youth Entrepreneurship Services programme, which is supposed to address one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the country, has allocated the bulk of the Grant to Ngaka Modiri Molema (more than R2 million) and Bojanala Platinum (about R1.75 million) municipalities, coincidentally areas where Mahumapelo's personal support base is strongest;
• Hospitals and clinics are understaffed and without resources. There are no proper patient transport systems in place;
• Towns and cities are falling apart due to no maintenance due to corrupt spending by government;
• Our communities and schools are subjected to bucket toilets and pit toilets still – 24 years into our democracy; and
• His open incitement to violence and race division during the Coligny protests.
Nelson was part of Mahumapelo's cabinet and MEC for finance when all this happened. Therefore we doubt that Mahumapelo's successor will be capable, credible, honest and will truly serve the people. We are sceptical that the ANC will oversee connected cadres to ensure the people of North West gets a premier who will care, create jobs, govern with integrity and put the people first.
She had not been acting premier for 24 hours and a can of worms was opened on alleged nepotism and allegation that some close to her illegally benefited from her position as MEC for finance.
We call on the people of the North West to remain calm and not to take the law into their own hands; we remain positive. We will not rest until Mahumapelo is gone.
The people of North West deserves better. Only total change can better the lives of communities. Total change only a DA-led government can bring.
• Joe McGluwa is leader of the DA in the North West


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A question is sometimes asked of celebrities, or among friends having a conversation. The question is, "If you were to spend the rest of your life alone on an island, what ten books would you want to have with you?" Since no one has actually asked me that question, I am free to change the rules. I will allow myself twelve books on my deserted island, because the Holy Bible and the hymnal are such obvious selections that they need no explanation. The following ten books are listed alphabetically by author.
- Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights. I have been enchanted by this book from the first time I read it, which was a winter weekend while I was still in school. One of the most remarkable things about this book is that it contains not a single likeable character. Each of them, even the minor characters, is deeply flawed. Even the narrator of the story has more flaws than virtues in his weak yet self-centered approach to others. What is enjoyable about reading about flawed people? One tires of endless nobility and generosity in so many other books of this genre. Wuthering Heights is the truest novel of its time and setting of any I have yet discovered. Yet it also far surpasses all the later attempts to write novels of fiction that contained only believable storylines with no fantasy or mystery.
- Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, fortunately printed in the same volume. This is one of eight books I read faithfully every summer of my childhood. (Perhaps someday I will blog about all eight.) In contrast to Wuthering Heights, the Alice stories depict a whimsical world of nonsense that is not quite nonsense, because it possesses its own inner sense. I would be sorry to spend the rest of my days without one childlike pleasure in my collection.
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Idiot. Some years ago I began reading Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky because I thought I should, and this novel stood out as the gem of the collection. The title character is a simple-minded prince who wanders into the treacherous world of polite and refined society, yet survives all its traps, at least for a while. Many readers have tried to present the prince as a Christ-like character. I'm not sure that is true, but the story possesses a delightful view of Russian noble life in the nineteenth century that blends well with the world of the Brontes, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Lewis Carroll.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby. Not one of my favorites the first time I read it, this novel has grown on me with repeated readings. It truly deserves to be considered "the Great American Novel," because it depicts both sides of life in the America of its time, while also presenting timeless messages about wealth and about finding meaning in life (or failing to do so). I find it completely appropriate that Andy Kaufman chose to read this particular novel to his audiences at one point in his career, because so much of the novel reveals the difference between surface impressions and deeper realities.
- Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls. If I was allowed to choose only Hemingway or only Fitzgerald for my library, I would go with Hemingway without hesitation. This is, no doubt, his greatest novel. I remember reading it late at night during a hot summer when I came home from work after midnight, not yet sleepy. The characters and settings of this book are as vivid and as believable as any I can remember from literature in general.
- A Kierkegaard Anthology, edited by Robert Bretall. I could not spend the rest of my days without some Kierkegaard, and if I cannot have the complete collection with me, Bretall's anthology is second-best. Kierkegaard is a thoughtful writer and surprisingly relevant to present-day topics. He is not easy to read, and is often misunderstood, but I find time spent reading his writing worth the effort.
- Margaret Mitchell, Gone With the Wind. If I'm to spend the rest of my life on this island, I want to have at least one book I have never read before. Ever since I read Moby Dick a few years ago, Gone With the Wind has been the "most important book I never read." I've seen the movie a time or two, and other members of my family have read the book and enjoyed it, so I think I will include it in my collection.
- Vladimir Nabakov, Pale Fire. Hemingway and Fitzgerald write well, but Nabakov paints with words; his artistry surpasses all other authors who write in English. This sublime writing is particularly amazing, because English was Nabakov's third language, after Russian and French. Although he is most famous for writing Lolita, Nabakov's best work is Pale Fire. He weaves several stories together by having one character write a thousand-line poem and having another write the Foreword and Commentary on the poem. The misunderstandings shown by the second character are both farcical and elegant. Nabakov creates a multi-layered work which remains readable and entertaining, unlike the cubist writing of James Joyce. "Chapman's Homer" indeed!
- Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. This book also works on several levels (Spoilers coming!!) as it combines a story of a father and son traveling cross-country by motorcycle, memories of a nervous breakdown, a history of western philosophy, and elements of eastern philosophy. Pirsig's ability to weave these disparate elements into a satisfying novel not only make me want to read the novel again and again but also to study the philosophers he mentioned.
- Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle and Slaughterhouse Five. If I had to choose between these masterpieces, I would go with Cat's Cradle. Fortunately, a publisher has recently produced a several-volume set of Vonnegut's novels, and these two works are in the same volume. Vonnegut's work has been described as "dark humor." He writes with a light touch, but he conveys deep thoughts. His style is perfect to lift the heaviness of some of the other works I have chosen.
I hope I am never stranded anywhere without my complete library—my follow-up list of honorable mentions would be longer than some of these books. But if I had to limit myself to just a few books, these are the ones I would choose. J.