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SKARA BRAE is not a neolithic village of houses but an "ancient sauna" an expert has claimed.
The former head of Glasgow's museums and galleries is literally rewriting history with his new book discussing one of the world's most famous archaeological site.
He insists the rooms built from stone slabs are where ancient people would honour the spirits of their ancestors in the steamy heat of a sauna.
Until now it has been believed the the stone structures uncovered in 1850 where the remains of homes lived in by residents of the Bay of Skaill on Mainland Orkney some 5,000 years ago.
Julian Spalding compares the sites to other stone remains in Turkey and the island of Gozo and says they would have been used as a "temple of storytelling".
In his book 'Realisation: From Seeing to Understanding' he writes: "Skara Brae makes much more sense as a community sauna – a place for telling stories about spirit ancestors through the long winters – than it does as a village, providing everyday accommodation.
"In those early instances stone appears to have been cut for eternal uses, not for the fleeting present."
Spalding said that the hearths in the rooms of Skara Brae, and the small tanks set in the floors were equipment for the sauna.
He continued: "I think it was a sauna, because it is stone built, and because it just doesn't look like a village to me – the people were not midgets.
"People in the so called 'stone age' really did not cut into stone, they only cut into it if it was for eternity.
"They would have lived in mud or turf and hide huts and places like Skara Brae would have been for the spirits of the dead to return to.
"I am not an expert on Skara Brae but this comes out of travelling the world and thinking about things.
"I think it was a cluster of sacred sauna for different families – and that is why they are all huddled together."
Skara Brae was built before before the Pyramids, Stonehenge or the Great Wall of China and is one Orkney's top visitor attractions visited by 55,000 people every year.
Since the site was fully excavated in the 1970s a replica construction has been built, made-up to look like a prehistoric house.
An informative visitor centre with touch-screen presentations was also built.
Not everyone has been convinced by Mr Spalding's analysis.
Tom Muir, the Exhibitions Officer for Orkney Islands Council, said: "It is always good to discuss these things because it is through ideas that archaeology moves forward.
"It is not a ridiculous notion, but from the similarities to other sites, that does support the idea that this was a village.
"I also wonder if the rooms are too large to be saunas, and the tanks in the floor too small to generate steam.
"Skara Brae does not exist in isolation, there are other sites such as Barnhouse Settlement although Skara Brae is different in that it is recessed into deposits."

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Yankeeography: The Captains Collection
Like it or not, the New York Yankees have staked a claim to being the premier sports franchise in North America, and their hats and uniforms are among the most recognizable team outfits in the world. The 2009 baseball season concluded with the playing of the 109th World Series. The Yankees appeared in their 40th Series, and won their 27th title, both numbers lead the rest of pro baseball by far. Being the leader of the most successful pro team ensures your status as an outstanding person and player. The Yankees have had 13 captains through the years, and Yankeeography: The Captains Collection chronicles the lives of some of those players.
To be clear, this two-disc set of hour-long installments (produced by the Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network) covers the captains from the mid-1930s upwards, as there was obviously no video to cull from some of the other captains. But the series hardly feels incomplete; the seven-part series starts with Lou Gehrig, followed by Thurman Munson, Graig Nettles, Willie Randolph, Ron Guidry, Don Mattingly and current captain Derek Jeter.
Hosted by YES personality John Sterling, each episode delves into the lives and careers of the Yankees that have made a difference for their teammates and, in some cases, a larger dent in baseball. Gehrig was a Hall of Fame first baseman who played with Babe Ruth and helped form some of the best individual teams in baseball, much less the Yankees. While Baltimore's Cal Ripken surpassed Gehrig's record for consecutive games played, Gehrig still holds several baseball records and his play at the position staked a claim as the best to have ever played first base. He succumbed to ALS shortly before his 39th birthday, and the team was without a captain for almost four decades. Many players came and went during that time, including Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle.
Munson was the next to take the captaincy. Full of passion for life and the game he played, he won the League Rookie of the Year in 1970 and Most Valuable Player in 1976, and was on his way to a Hall of Fame career when he unfortunately died in 1979 at the age of 32 while attempting to land an airplane. Munson, a licensed pilot, flew from New York to Ohio frequently to see his wife and children, and died in the process. His loss was deep to the Yankee organization, to the point where his locker was never moved or replaced at Yankee Stadium until the new stadium opened in 2009.
Ironically, the person who held the locker next to Munson was Jeter. Jeter, who joined the team in 1995 and was named captain in 2003, has become the all-time team leader in hits (eclipsing Gehrig) and has been a consistent performer for the club since winning the Rookie of the Year award in 1996. Jeter came aboard as Mattingly was retiring. Mattingly excelled during several Yankee lean years, and still managed to finish with a career batting average of .307. I do not mean to gloss over the other captains, as they are no slouches either. Guidry won back-to-back World Series with the Yankees in 1977 and 1978, and was teammates and co-captains with Randolph, who won several more as bench coach of the Series-winning Yankee teams of the late '90s. Nettles was teammates with Guidry and Randolph, and held the title during the early '80s until his trade from the Yankees in 1983.
As you can gather, while this material is fascinating, the level of enlightenment you will gain from watching Yankeeography depends on how immersed you are in the franchise's history. Personally, I'm not a fan of the club, but I'm aware of the big names. And while watching their segments, there's not a lot of new ground that's being covered. In fact, the Gehrig, Munson and Jeter pieces are a little glossy. They lack some impartial edge to them and at times serve as bloated PR pieces. While I understand why YES (and their exclusive broadcast rights to Yankee material) may not want to cast a remotely furrowed brow to the Yankees, it helps to look at the players from all aspects with the hopes of finding an identifiable factor to the outsider.
Perhaps that's what Yankee fans want though. When we are talking about the greatest team in baseball, choosing a captain can be a tough process. You want someone that transcends normal boundaries and becomes a legend in Yankee history (baseball history is an added perk). For the Yankee captain, it ensures a place in a long and storied past that is handed down to generations. Fans around for the players can remember how a Gehrig or Munson played, and could possibly compare them to Jeter. In that regard, Yankeeography helps add fuel to the discussion, and if that is the desired effect, it's a good thing.
The Discs:
Both discs have full frame video that comes from what are presumably their broadcasts on the YES Network. The episodes pull dated interview footage, newsreels and game highlights from over several decades, and each appears to be transferred fine. Any video issue would be inherent with the broadcast material. There's not much to really talk about here.
Two-channel Dolby stereo for this material, and there's no complaints from me on this stuff either. No distortion or artifact issues in the soundtrack. The rear channels don't get any use and the front channel sound is capable enough. Like the video, this is strictly broadcast material replicated accurately without any additional concern.
There's some additional footage titled "Moments and Mystique" (42:33), and it covers a wider spectrum, focusing on things like Ruth's called shot homer against the Chicago Cubs in the World Series, Mantle's retirement ceremony and notable single-game achievements in Yankee history, including perfect games and no-hitters. It even dives into the rivalry between the Yankees and Boston Red Sox, throwing in highlights along the way. It's slightly out of place with the broadcast material, but complimentary for the Yankee fan who has a completist urge.
Final Thoughts:
Yankeeography: The Captains Collection is an entertaining, if not slightly superficial look at the team captains from pro sports' great teams through the years. If you enjoy all things Yankee and have never immersed yourself in the franchise, this is a good start for you. Even if you're a die-hard Yankees fan, you may learn some things about your heroes you might not have known. If you've got YES on your cable/satellite network, I'd probably wait for it to reair there before spending money on this though.
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Check out my sweet 80's/90's style over there now! Warning...you'll be jealous of how awesome I looked back in the day!
Here's a little sneak peak...
So fun - going to check it out now!ReplyDelete
That first picture of you in the high waisted shorts is EVERYTHING. :pReplyDelete
baahah. love it.ReplyDelete
Cuuuuuute! Running over to check it out!ReplyDelete
Ha! Love it!!!! Nice shots - going to check out your post now! xoxoReplyDelete
Oh hey girl hey, rocking the looks. LOL! Gotta love the 80's/90's!ReplyDelete
This is great! I definitely rocked similar looks back in the day, haha. Hopping over now!ReplyDelete
Glad you enjoyed this, Amy! I know I cracked up looking at myself in these photos!Delete
Umm..I feel like I owned the same outfit in the center bottom photo. Just saying.. stylish! ;)ReplyDelete
You're killing me with the button at the crotch shirts. I had those as well.
P.S. Crotch is one of my least favorite words. It's right up there with moist. Ew.
Amazing! Very Blossom-esque!ReplyDelete
Haha!! It is isn't it?! Especially the flowery dress :-pDelete
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Deck the Dolls is a really beautiful aqua blue polish, and I think it would work well year round. This shade just shines in the sunlight, this would be such an amazing summer shade. The formula for this polish was good, I used three coats for an opaque finish. The first two coats were slightly sheer, so the third coat was definitely needed for a richer look. This polish does contain a light amount of shimmer, but I didn't find that it was all that noticeable once painted on my nails.
This polish is very metallic, but I don't find that it comes across looking streaky. I used two coats of OPI's Nail Envy Maintenance for my base coat, just to ensure that I wouldn't be left with stained nails, or smurf hands. I haven't removed this polish yet, but I'm really hoping it won't stain!
I've been enjoying wearing this polish for that past couple of days, but I don't think that it's incredibly unique. If you already have a shade like this in your stash, I would say skip this one. If you don't already own a similar shade, then this would make a great option, and you can normally find Nicole by OPI polishes on great sales!
Have you picked up any of the NOPI Kardashian Kolors? I've been wearing Kardashing Through the Snow over top of Deck the Dolls, and I am in love with this combo! I will share pictures and review very soon :)


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The Blades remain clear at the top of the Professional Development League after a nine-goal thriller at Shirecliffe, in which Jordan Hallam, Oliver Greaves and Tyler Smith all claimed two each.
United were two up inside seven minutes, with Greaves claiming both, netting crosses from Hallam and Tom Charlesworth. Cardiff pulled a goal back but Greaves turned provider for Hallam to make it 3-1 on 36 minutes.
Cardiff again reduced the arrears but United made a bright start to the second half. Another Greaves cross saw Hallam flick on for Tyler Smith to score. And moments later Smith added his second with a deflection.
A third Cardiff goal on 67 minutes gave them slight hope but the Blades rounded the scoring off on 72 minutes when good pressing by Burton saw Hallam benefit.
Coach Derek Geary said afterwards: "I was delighted with the attacking aspect of our game, the movement, combination play and clinical finishing of the front four was excellent but I was disappointed with the defending for their goals, especially as it is the first goals we have conceded at home this season."
Blades: Perryman, Charlesworth, Ferguson, Graham (Ford 48), Cantrill, Slater (Hawkes 76), Gilmour (Mallon 72), Smith, Greaves, Hallam, Burton.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Introducing Iki Nai'a
Iki Nai'a, our little dolphin finished and ready to play. We took Iki out last night for it's first surf in some pretty sloppy conditions and it was beautiful. Just a few tweaks with the rigging to balance her up with and she's ready for the winter swells, bring it on! Special thanks needs to be said to Max our master canoe builder and to his apprentice Mark who both put in many hours of sanding, grinding and glassing that has produced this beautiful little canoe. Check out the album on our Facebook page call "Pimp My OC" to see the transformation from old OC6 into sleek OC4.
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When Amazon announced its enterprise document management service Zocalo back in July, it was tough to see who might pony up for it. Isn't the question of enterprise document management mostly solved, courtesy of whatever productivity system is already in use (such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office)?
But now that Zocalo is in general availability, it's easier to see why Amazon is pushing it. It's not a replacement for an existing or entrenched product, even with features designed to appeal to existing enterprise setups. Instead, it's meant to be an appealing alternative for those who are starting entirely anew or are relocating their infrastructure onto Amazon's cloud services.
The basics of Zocalo, and its appeal for enterprises, were laid out around the time of its first announcement courtesy of InfoWorld's David Linthicum. Aside from Amazon handling all the heavy lifting around storing and transmitting documents, he noted, Zocalo authenticates against any Active Directory store to ensure that documents are only seen or read by the people who have access to them, transmitted using encryption, and made available through an intuitive interface.
According to the FAQ, Zocalo supports annotations and markup for many common document types (PDFs and Microsoft Office documents, mainly), and no special software other than a recent-generation Web browser is needed to read documents or add markup. Storage allotments start at 200GB per user, with additional amounts available on a monthly basis.
Ovum analyst Richard Edwards didn't see Zocalo as being a hugely disruptive technology by itself. Rather, he viewed it as a complement to Amazon WorkSpaces, that company's virtual desktop-on-demand solution designed to compete with similar products from Citrix and VMware.
"As a standalone product, Zocalo will initially target the document review process -- one notch above the commodity file sync and share service typified by Dropbox," Edwards wrote. "Ovum believes that Amazon is unlikely to woo customers away from established enterprise file sync and share vendors with Zocalo alone, but things get more interesting if one considers this product alongside Amazon WorkSpaces." There, he noted, one need only add $2 a month to the $52 per-user-per-month cost for WorkSpaces to get Zocalo as an add-on. Normally, the cost is $5 per user per month for Zocalo.
The idea of Zocalo as part of a larger pitch to consolidate on Amazon's services can be seen in some of the ways Amazon is stumping for the service. For instance, users can choose the geographic region in which their files are stored, which helps reduce latency and compliance with regulations.
Then there's the matter of Zocalo's existing competition: Box, Dropbox, and Google. All three already have strong presences in enterprises. According to the MIT Technology Review, Box in particular has aggressively built a presence in verticals like health care, legal, and finance, which a relative newcomer -- even on the scale of Amazon -- will have a hard time disrupting.
Alex Gorbanksy, writing for VentureBeat, believes Zocalo is a sign that cloud storage as a market is in a race to the bottom, and the real value is added functionality of one kind or another. Like Edwards, he didn't believe Zocalo would be an immediate hit: "In the short term, Zocalo's clients will be existing AWS clients that have yet to adopt a file-sharing platform," he wrote. "That said, Zocalo's aggressive price points will put margin pressure on Box as it seeks to grow quickly and gain share."
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I saw this photo and had to blog.
Purple is my favorite color.
These purple cakes are pretty common in Los Angeles from Filipino bakeries but I haven't found one in Tucson yet even at the Filipino grocery store although last time I was there, they had the ube cake meal.
When I lived in L.A., I had a purple birthday cake with whipped cream frosting at one of my birthday parties and the cake was violet and people were hesitant to eat it.
It makes a purple statement though.


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Nutritional Science/Dietetics Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2019 - 2020
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Before applying, be sure to read the "Application Procedure" section below.Posting Summary Job TitleNutritional Science/Dietetics Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2019 - 2020Type of AssignmentPart-Time FacultyAssignment CategoryTemporary Assignment Position Details
The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications as vacancies become available.
Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.
Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part-time) Faculty Salary Schedule, please select "Salary Schedules" to the left on the navigation bar.Application Procedure
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a.Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable. An equivalency narrative and supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of application if you do not possess the EXACT degree major(s) listed in the Minimum Qualifications section. (View the instructions for equivalency requests at http://www.miracosta.edu/governance/academicsenate/downloads/Equivalency_2019May21.pdf.)
All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university anywhere outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf. Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.
b.If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.
Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance, 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States, 3) fingerprint clearance, and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential.
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Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration.
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OR bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND certification as a registered dietitian that is valid in the State of California.
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Under direction, plan, organize and teach assigned courses in an instructional field or discipline in accordance with approved course outlines, education code requirements and faculty contract provisions; provide feedback and guidance to students and evaluate student performance; and perform related duties as assigned.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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"What is provision?" we were asked. As I pondered the question, my eyes moved up to the homemade sign embellished with bright colors and festive decorations hanging from the ceiling. "Hallelujah!" was written across it, as if it were shouting out to us with joy and laughter. It seemed out of place among its plain and simple surroundings. I felt out of place, too, come to think of it. I wondered what was in store for us that morning. As far as I was concerned I was simply along for the ride, curious about this "residential" Christian community and the impact it is having on homelessness in downtown Atlanta. In short, I figured I would be working in a soup kitchen for a couple of hours. I glanced around at the circle of faces gathered in the small area between the kitchen and the dining room of the Open Door Community. Some I knew, some I did not, but all were strikingly different. Beyond the obvious differences of race and gender, we had indeed come together that morning as quite a collection of backgrounds, experiences, views, and expectations. We ran the gamut from doctor to housewife, from pastor to the formerly homeless.
In a single-file line we were ushered down the narrow staircase to the basement. We regrouped around a large pile of bags that appeared to be filled with bread, donations from various businesses and restaurants around town. Eric Garbison, a resident of the Open Door Community and our tour guide at present, motioned to the bulky heap with a sweep of his arm and asked again, "What is provision?" Everyone was pensive for a moment, no doubt trying to anticipate the "right" answer. A few bold souls spoke out: "Compassion." "Manna." "Excessive waste," (that one came out as part exclamation, part question). Eric nodded solemnly and repeated our answers back to us. Then he told us to look inside the bags. Mold and rot stared back unabashedly as it was unveiled. We gaped in stunned silence, repulsed and appalled. From deep inside some of the bags, flies and gnats began bursting into freedom with such revolting gaiety it was as if they were mocking the gravity of the situation. Eric broke the silence by simply stating, "As you can see, no one sacrificed to give this bread." I braced myself for a didactical tirade, but it did not come. It wasn't necessary, as the image before us lunged straight at our hearts undeterred and unchecked. But before we could sink into the mire of anger, shame, and guilt, Eric turned the conversation into a very personal, and very valuable, life lesson. He could have seized the opportunity to launch into a "shame on us" speech, highlighting our western culture's glorification of extravagance, or innate sense of entitlement. Instead, through an honest conversation amongst the group members, we learned that we, as a culture, have come to depend on "the system" more than we depend on God. We learned that giving by merely jettisoning our excess out of abundance is indeed a gift given, but it does nothing to transform our hearts and our lives. Sacrificial giving, on the other hand, brings us closer to dependence on God, closer to our purpose. Experiencing the cost of sacrifice is the key. I'll think about that the next time I'm tempted to put that shirt with a hole in it in the give-away pile. And I'll think about that the next time I purchase a new shirt, too.
Although our encounter in the basement had been brief, there was an air of camaraderie as we climbed back up the stairs. It was nearly time to begin serving the soup, so after a short and succinct informational session, we manned our assigned stations. I took a moment to check in with myself. I was nervous. I had stepped out of my comfortable little world into one that felt dark and foreboding, and utterly hopeless. Never before had I actually spoken with a homeless person, much less served him or her. Would they gaze at me in my stark white shirt with seething indignation? Would they look at me at all? Would they do something to frighten me? Would the stereotypes hold up? I glanced again at the "Hallelujah" sign, taking strange comfort in the irony is presented.
As the guests began streaming in, I thought they looked more like a march of mankind than anything else. Most were men, but there were some women, too. Black, white, Hispanic, old, young – a seemingly endless parade of just plain people…like me. Some smiled at me; some never took their eyes off the floor. Most expressed their gratitude, and I wondered if it was more for the food or for the dignity and respect with which it was served. More than once I was humbled when a guest blessed me.
And so it went. I watched over the six tables, waiting for raised soup bowls. That was the signal for needing refills. When I saw one go up I would dart over and take it to be refilled. Occasionally a bread basket would go up, and I would replace it with one stacked high with bread. The guests ate as much soup, and drank as much water and sweet tea, as they wanted. There was bread and peanut butter on every table so that they could make sandwiches to take with them. Volunteers lovingly packed them in sandwich bags…sack lunches to go.
We served around 150 guests that day. I wasn't much of a waitress, but I was grateful for the chance to try my hand at it. After the last guest left, we cleaned up, and then settled down for our own soup lunch together with some of the residents. The food before me was clean and fresh. My mind wondered back to our earlier experience in the basement, and I was choked by guilt. How dare I partake of this good food when others needed it so desperately! But I remembered part of the conversation from the basement: It's not about distribution, it's about dependence. Ah yes, we are all children of God, and we all need something, whether it's food, or acceptance, or peace. There is always a place for us at the table of grace. It's the only place where, like the song says, the plate's never empty and the cup's always full.
Grace clearly abounds at the Open Door Community. Founded in 1981 in partnership with the Greater Atlanta Presbytery, it is located in an old apartment building near downtown Atlanta. It is a residential Christian community inspired by the Catholic Worker Movement, which was begun in 1933 by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin. The residents come together from widely diverse backgrounds, holding in common their commitment to offering hospitality to the homeless and ministering to those in prison. Twice a week, the community offers breakfast and soup-kitchen lunches to the poor and marginalized in Atlanta. In addition, they provide showers, a change of clothes, and free medical and foot care clinics. The residents, with the support of many volunteers, also minister to both those in prison and their families. Every month, families are given the free opportunity through the Open Door Community to travel to the Hardwick Prison in central Georgia and visit loved ones incarcerated there.
As advocates for both the homeless and those in prison, the Open Door Community depends on volunteers in myriad ways, including serving breakfast, working in the soup kitchen, driving families to prison visits, making dinner for the residents, providing sandwiches for the homeless, collecting needed items from t-shirts to toiletries, answering the phone and door, and giving out toiletries, towels, and changes of clothing twice a week.
If you would like to step out of the realm of comfort and familiarity in order to learn more about the world around you, as well as yourself, I highly recommend volunteering in some capacity for the Open Door Community. You can do this by contacting Chuck Harris, the Volunteer Coordinator, at 404-875-1472 or email@example.com. But before you dive in, I also highly recommend spending some time learning more about the community (www.opendoorcommunity.org) and the Catholic Worker tradition on which it is based (www.catholicworker.org). If you are looking for a stint in a soup kitchen, look elsewhere. If you are willing to be affected by the transforming power of an authentic Christian community in action, by all means, call them. Oh, and enjoy the soup!
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Submitted to: Journal of Immunology
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/15/2005
Publication Date: 1/15/2006
Citation: Ince, N., Elliott, D., Setiawan, T., Blum, A., Metwali, A., Wang, Y., Urban, J., Weinstock, J. 2006. Heligmosomoides polygyrus induces TLR4 on murine mucosal T cells that produce TGFbeta after lipopolysaccharide stimulation. Journal of Immunology. 176(2):726-729
Interpretive Summary: Mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have shown that infection with worms can prevent or ameliorate intestinal colitis. These experimental models were designed to test the hypothesis that humans from industrialized Western countries with few worm infections express immune pathology that results in increased expression of IBD compared to lesser developed countries where worm infections are common and IBD is infrequent. The current study used a mouse model to examine the tissue response in the intestine to worm infection along with bacterial products called lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Humans with a defect in the receptor for LPS have increased risk of IBD. Worm infection conditioned cells expressing the LPS receptor in the mouse intestine to produce a regulatory molecule called TGF-beta when they were exposed to LPS. The release of TGF-beta has been shown to down regulate the inflammatory response, and represents a possible mechanism for reduced inflammation in the gut following infection with worms. This information is important to scientists and clinicians that explore treatment and prophylactic procedures to correct intestinal disorders, and for improved absorption of nutrients from the intestine. The impact will be related to better control procedures for inflammatory diseases of the intestine because specific cells and proteins have been identified that are critical to improving disease outcome.
Technical Abstract: Helminths are immune modulators that down-regulate colitis in inflammatory bowel disease. In animal models, intestinal bacteria drive colitis and in humans certain alleles of the LPS receptor protein TLR4 increase inflammatory bowel disease susceptibility. To understand helminthic immune modulation in the gut, we studied the influence of intestinal Heligmosomoides polygyrus colonization on LPS-induced lamina propria mononuclear cell (LPMC) cytokine responses in mice. LPS did not stimulate TGF-beta production from LPMC of uninfected mice. LPS strongly induced LPMC from worm-infected animals to secrete TGF-beta, but not TNF-alpha or IL-12. The TGF-beta derived from mucosal T cells. Helminth infection up-regulated TLR4 expression only in lamina propria T cells. LPMC from worm-infected TLR4 mutant animals did not respond to LPS, suggesting that LPS required TLR4 to stimulate TGF-beta secretion. Thus, during helminth infection, LPS challenge induces mucosal T cells to make TGF-beta through a TLR4-dependent process without promoting synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines.


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When the European Space Agency's Philae lander touched down on Comet 67P on November 12, millions of people were watching. For one day, the washing-machine-sized robot was the world's biggest celebrity, spawning a Google doodle and making the home page of the New York Times.
From his house in Fort Collins, software developer Joe Strout followed the probe's journey with special interest."It's a very encouraging step, for sure," Strout says. "Someday we'll be using the resources of asteroids and comets to build our own worlds, and this will be remembered as a very important day -- the first time any artifact landed on a comet."
You could say that space colonization is Strout's hobby, but that would be selling his obsession short. A software developer by profession, Strout is a self-taught student of physics who has co-authored papers on space-colony design and construction with a member of NASA's Ames Research Center. Now he's hoping to give gamers a crash course in what it takes to settle the stars.
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High Frontier, a new game seeking funding on Kickstarter, aims to be the most faithful space sim on the market, with realistic physics and an evolving economy that grows as players' colonies expand out into space. Now available as a playable demo, the game is almost entirely the work of Strout, with help from his two sons, ages fourteen and ten.
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"I wanted to do something that would raise awareness of the idea of orbital colonies, and also do it in a realistic way," says Strout. "I put a lot of effort into getting the physics right, investigating the radiation environment and getting the effects of shielding all right."
Players in High Frontier begin by designing their colonies piece by piece, adding living spaces, solar generators, communications arrays and other components together into a single station. Then they sit back and watch as new residents arrive and populate the colony, gauging their reactions to their new home via messages on a Twitter-like network called Squawker.
The game gives players almost-total control over the parameters of their colony -- its shape, the soil depth, the thickness of the radiation shielding -- and every detail makes a difference. Make it rotate too slowly, and residents will become weak from the low gravity; neglect to put in enough radiators, and they'll complain about the stifling heat. Botch the geometry of the colony, and it will spin wildly, throwing everything inside out of whack.
To ensure the game's scientific accuracy, Strout padded his own expertise with help from specialists, consulting mathematicians and physicists on the minutiae of keeping a giant habitat stable. When Strout had difficulty figuring out how radiation would impact colonies, he turned to acquaintances at NASA to help him work through it. Going to space is expensive, too: While it won't be as prominent as the game's physics, the final version of High Frontier will have its own economic system as well, with prices for resources changing as companies develop the moon and other astral bodies.
"There's going to be a sort of background economic model that goes on while you play," says Strout. "That determines what materials are available at what cost in different orbits." Eventually, Strout says, players will be able to expand throughout the solar system; He plans to make it possible to build all the way out to Neptune. The finished version of High Frontier will also add on a management mode that lets players govern their colonies, Sim City-style.
In developing High Frontier, Strout borrowed inspiration from another physics-heavy space sim, the well-regarded Kerbal Space Program. First released in 2011, the game puts players in charge of a nascent space agency staffed by tiny green beings with little sense of self-preservation.
"Because of that game, there are now thousands and thousands of people who understand orbital dynamics better than almost anybody who hasn't [played it]," says Strout. "I wanted to do something similar, but with a longer view."
To fund the artwork necessary to flesh out entire cities and parks for High Frontier, Strout is attempting to raise $10,000 on Kickstarter. As of Thursday night, the project had raised about $7,700, with five days left. You can learn more about High Frontier and contribute on its Kickstarter page.
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Glee fans can rest easy. Chris Colfer will not be leaving the cast of the Fox series. A hacker sent tweeted a message from Colfer's account that read, "Due to personal issues, I have been let go from the cast of GLEE. Explanations will come shortly," according to a statement by 20th Century Fox TV.
Colfer has played Kurt Hummel on the singing dramedy since the show began in 2009.
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1. Chris Colfer's Twitter Was Hacked
Colfer's manager and 20th Century Fox TV, which produces Glee, have both confirmed the Golden Globe winner's Twitter account was hacked. The television production studio released this statement to TVLine on the false report:
We've been alerted that Chris Colfer's Twitter account has been hacked. Rumors of his dismissal from Glee could not be further from the truth. We love Chris and look forward to working with him again this season.
The tweet has since been taken down from Colfer's account.
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Glee's ratings plummeted to a series low during the fifth season. The finale brought in only 1.9 million viewers and led to Fox benching the series until midseason 2015, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fox Chairman Kevin Reilly told reporters on a conference call about the scheduling change in May:
The order currently is for 22, but we're actually going to sit down with Ryan and really talk about how we're going to end it and figure that out. The advantage of having it on later in the season is that we don't have to feel the pressure of delivering. We can do them in a row. We're going to sit down and talk about exactly the best way to end the show and how many [episodes] that is.
The fifth season was cut from 22 to 20 episodes. The season began with a goodbye tribute to late star Cory Monteith, who unexpectedly died of a drug overdose in July 2013.
3. 'Glee' Didn't Fire Co-Star Naya Rivera Either
Colfer isn't the only Glee cast member to be allegedly fired from the show recently. In May, Fox and Naya Rivera's team denied reports that she had been fired from the show. "There is no truth to the rumor Naya has been fired from the show," 20th Century Fox TV said in a statement. "She remains under contract to Glee."
Glee creator Ryan Murphy also told People that any drama between stars Rivera and Lea Michele had been "completely fabricated":
I don't think there is a story between Naya and Lea. Naya's coming back next year, Lea's coming back next year – anybody ever in that cast has an open invitation to come back and finish the character they so beautifully started.
4. Colfer Plays Kurt Hummel on Glee
Colfer plays the male diva Kurt Hummel. His character is gay, like Colfer, and is in constant competition with his best friend and rival Rachel Berry. Watch a performance of "Defying Gravity" by Colfer, Michele and Amber Riley's Mercedes in the video above.
Colfer originally auditioned for the part of Artie on Glee. He didn't get it, but casting agents liked him so much they created the role of Kurt named after The Sound of Music character, according to Colfer's IMDb bio. Colfer had played the character in a community theater production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
5. Colfer Wrote His Own Chidren's Book Series
Colfer wrote the children's book series The Land of Stories. The books are about twin siblings who fall into a world of fairy tales.
Colfer's young adult novel Struck By Lightening was made into a movie, starring him. Watch a trailer for the 2012 movie above.


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I use Telstra tv for my Foxtel now app. It was working fine but for the last 5 days I can only stream on demand not live tv. When I try to load live tv on the app the screen is just black with a white loading circle that gets stuck on 33%. This is happening on both my Telstra tv boxes. Can watch on demand but not live tv. Please help I have tried changing the time settings with no luck
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Hi there @Bails6 Same thing happening to me. All my other apps work just fine. I can do On demand but everytime i go to live TV it sits loading at 33%. Did you get any resolution from Foxtel?? I have received generic responses about restarting modem and telstra tv, using ethernet cable for connection etc but I have done all these with no change in the issue.
I have received all the same generic responses as you. Tried them all and still no solution. Guess my next step is to just cancel my subscription and just continue with Netflix and maybe try Stan instead of Foxtel. Please let me know if anything gets yours going again that I could try
I finally got it working again. I went into my internet dashboard app and found somehow the parent control setting had been turned on and set at no content for over 10-14 years old. I turned this off and now Foxtel now is working again. I hope this will work for you also


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You can easily find laptops online and offline. Finding the right laptop for you will take a little bit of time and effort on your part. The article below is just right for educating you on buying a new laptop that suits your needs perfectly.
Look for good laptop deals on home shopping networks. These sites let you pay in installments without a credit check. For about one hundred bucks each month, you can have a laptop sent to your home.
Check how upgradable your RAM will be on a laptop you like, before you buy it. Though you may not require such features at this point in time, that could change. At this time though, upgrading isn't going to cost you as much as a new computer will. Think about this before you finally decide and make your purchase.
Try out a laptop before buying. Ergonomics are a commonly forgotten aspect of a new laptop. If you are uncomfortable while using a laptop, you could become ill or injured.
Know how long a battery is going to last when you go laptop shopping. Even if you'll mostly use your laptop at home, it's still inconvenient to have to recharge it constantly. Look for at least 4 hours of battery life.
If the purpose of your laptop is just entertainment, consider getting a tablet. The tablets can download applications, which means you have access to information at any time. Most tablets have the ability to wirelessly connect with a keyboard, making it easier to write recipes, emails or notes for class.
Think about a protection plan if you're going to be carrying your laptop everywhere. Protection plans can also protect you computer against some accidents and damages. However, look over the fine print so you know what you are getting.
Hopefully, you now have a good basic understanding of what to get out of a new laptop. After all, what can be better when you're looking at laptops than to find some information out about them on the Internet? Then, use the tips to help you choose the best laptop for your needs.


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In the past, employees of large enterprises had careers lasting 20-30 years with the same company that would in return come with a company retirement or pension benefit.Times are different. In the U.S. today, there are 42 million formally identified freelancers which makes up more than 40% of the workforce.
75% of employees employed as freelancers/contractors/gig workers plan to start their own business at some point in the future.
When working as an Independent Contractor/Sole Proprietorship, the key word is flexibility. You can work as a freelancer or even run a physical, on the ground business. Depending on your career/businesses evolution, the lines of personal vs. business transactions/expenses can be blurred. That being said, it is always a good idea to keep at least a separate credit card designated for business expenses so that when the time comes to write off business expenses it isn't overwhelming. As a sole proprietor, you can even write off a home office as long as certain IRS guidelines are met. Whether the business has achieved sustainability in revenue or the day to day operations have simply become too complex, these are typically good signs to start looking into the type of business to incorporate. Another good reason to consider incorporating is the potential for limited liability.
The difference between someone who is self-employed and a small business owner is that those who are self-employed typically do not have employees and do not hire contractors. Small business owners tend to hire employees and contractors.
There are many factors that come into play when deciding what type of business entity to create. It would be prudent to make this decision while incorporating the contractor's long term intentions. Factors to consider are the type of professional practice, if you are simply an independent contractor, if you will be creating a product/hiring employees, or if you're acting as a freelancer providing a service. Once this important decision is defined, the logical next steps would be to solidify routines of how your business will be tracking expenses, type of benefits to offer (retirement/health), how you plan on keeping track of/paying taxes (state/federal/self-employment tax), and to leverage the advice from an attorney/tax advisor.
Simplified steps to consider in creating and operating a small business
1) Determine, with the assistance of your attorney/tax advisor, an appropriate business type (LLC / S corp / partnership / C corp / single member LLC)
2) Apply for a Tax ID Number and other Tax Registrations
3) Register your Business Name
4) Open a business checking account
5) Establish a Business Record Keeping System (business credit card etc.)
6) Determine what type of benefits to offer yourself/employees (retirement/health, etc.)
7) Decide on what type of business expenses you can deduct (travel expenses/home office, etc.)
Consulting with a Small Business Banker can help you review account types for the business and the different services to consider to run your business.
As pension plans become a thing of the past, there is increased uncertainty surrounding retirement for contractors/small businesses. In addition to the phase out of pensions, many individuals that participate in the gig economy are not offered an employer 401(k) plan either. The end result of this is for the contractor/business owner to determine what type of Small Business Retirement Plan may best suit their needs.
Small Business Retirement Plan offerings
1) Small Business 401(k)
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Every week we collate the client feedback we received from the previous week's events. We are totally committed to maintaining our high standards and not allowing the inevitable pressure on costs to deflect us from our objective of delivering high quality corporate events every time. All of last week's feedback is not yet in but the following will give you a flavour and confirms that we are succeeding. Well done and thank-you to all the KDM team.
"Nicky, I just wanted to say again a massive thank you to you, Kathy and the team for such a fabulous conference! It couldn't have gone better and I am still on a major high. Your team were all so efficient and everything was extremely slick, controlled and timely. I was particularly impressed with Graeme, your event manager, and everyone had a great time with the team building."
– Conference Management and Production, Magazine Mayhem Team Building and Hollywood Themed Dinner
"The event went well, was well received and I was pleased with how it went. I thought it met the objectives, everyone seemed to enjoy it; it was a good experience and useful."
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"The event staff were excellent."
– Krypton Factor and Quest for the Best Team Building
"Feedback from the event was awesome … best party so far. The guys were great as usual and the room looked fantastic!! I look forward to the next event we have …"
– Calypso Carnival Themed Dinner and Party
"The event went really well. It was excellent and a lot more fun than expected. The guys were great!"
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"The event went really well, my colleagues were all really pleased and they all noticed the branding on the balloons and the colours. The guys on the event were great too! I would definitely use you again if I needed any help!"
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"They team told me they had a fantastic day, everybody really enjoyed all the events including the team building."
– Crystal Maze Team Building
"Everyone had a fun night; the boys were excellent and did a good job! I was happy with the event and the pre-event service."
– Horses, Hogs and Hounds Corporate Entertainment
"Thanks so much to you and your colleagues the evening went really well and everyone seemed to have a good time. The theming was lovely and the snowboarding was managed very professionally. Lots of people had lots of fun so thanks very much!"
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"The evening was marvellous! Everything was perfect and the staff were great as always. The entertainment suited the theme down to the ground."
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"The event went very well and all credit to the guys for fitting the screens into the room. Garry and Shaun were fantastic."
– Mega Quiz Corporate Entertainment
"As usual Graeme and the boys did a fantastic job, we couldn't ask for anything more, please pass on our much appreciated thanks to them all. Once again thanks for all your help."
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text: The USD/CAD pair initially rose during the course of the day on Thursday, testing the 1.40 level which of course is a massive round number. That being the case, we turned back around to form something akin to a shooting star but we have several hammers in front of this particular candle. With fact, we believe it's only matter time before the market breaks out, and a move above the 1.40 level on a daily close has us buying this market as it would be a continuation of the longer-term trend that should drive this market to at least the 1.50 level.


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The first fireplace fire of the season. The last two days have been November Lite- Near 100% humidity, enough to keep everything outside damp and sprinkles of rain. I bought a coat for this weather, warmer and moisture resistant, a hood so the threat of rain need not stop me. This seemed an important purchase now in retirement. I can go outside most anytime during the day now and I don't want to be timid about challenging the weather; gloves, a knit hat, water repellant coat, I have all of the gear!
Listening to Ahmad Jamal and his latest, "Marseille" on an evening when we will be gaining a hour, a special night, going off daylight savings time. I already told the story of traveling from Marquette to Minneapolis on the night of the time change. I didn't have to adjust my clock, not many could say that on that night.
I told Gabriela this evening that I was giving retirement four stars. "Why only four?" She asked. "I am still learning, I think it can get even better as I fully discover and embrace retirement." My reply.
I feel like I am settling in to this freer time. I hope to use the Max and Streetcar more for travelling in downtown and to get me out walking. This is a way I can compensate for having a bad walk score neighborhood. I still have several downtown excursions.
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plural noun excursions
- a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity.
- trip outing jaunt expedition journey tourroad trip day trip day out side trip drive run ridejunket spin sortie
- an instance of the movement of something along a path or through an angle.
- a deviation from a regular pattern, path, or level of operation.
- a digression.
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I can see why I like the term, best,– "a deviation from a regular pattern, path, or level of operation."
This is how I would like to think of my trips out of the house during the week downtown or . . . to lunch with Gabriela, or on my own, a "deviation". Later this week we will be going to Detroit on a red eye for a longer excursion, several days. Not an excursion, I'll make that distinction more like a trip which will be documented; film, video, audio. An excursion is not as formal as a trip


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"MAACHER JHOL-THE FISH CURRY", directed by IIT Bombay alumnus Mr. Abhishek Verma from 2014 batch of MDes (animation), IDC School of Design won the National Award for Best Animation Film in the 65th National Film Awards of India.
"MAACHER JHOL-THE FISH CURRY", directed by IIT Bombay alumnus Mr. Abhishek Verma from 2014 batch of MDes (animation), IDC School of Design won the National Award for Best Animation Film in the 65th National Film Awards of India.
Prof. Devang Khakhar, Director, IIT Bombay and Prof. P.M. Mujumdar, Deputy Director (Finance and External Affairs), were in Hainan, China, for attending the the second Asian Universities Alliance Summit on April 9, 2018.
The much-anticipated, new SAC gym was inaugurated on April 5, 2018 by the Director of IIT Bombay Prof. Devang Khakhar. Prof. P.M. Mujumdar, Deputy Director (Finance and External Affairs), Prof. Soumyo Mukherji, Dean (Student Affairs), Prof. B.V.S.
IIT Bombay has secured third position in 'Overall' category, second position in 'Engineering' category and fifth position in 'Management' category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which was announced by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India today.
Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award/ Appreciation 2018 function was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on March 19, 2018. Dr. R.A.
Institute releases special commemorative postal stamp, Diamond Jubilee logo and unveils plaque of the new guest house 'Padmavihar'
*10 received Distinguished Alumnus Awards
*2 honored with Young Alumnus Achievers Awards
IIT Bombay awoke to a spectacle of hues, music and mirth on March 10, 2017. The streets came alive with the festive spirit of over 300 participants, who had turned up for the third edition of the Color Run.
Pre-Inaugural Function of IIT Bombay's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations began with Raagadarshan, an evening of musical dialogue on March 9, 2018.
Roots, the classical and folk arts club of IIT Bombay, conducted Sangeet Sadhak Baithak on March 3, 2018. This concert was a unique classical music experience, held at the natural lakeside landscape of Jalvihar guest house.
Holi was celebrated in its colourful fervour at IIT Bombay on March 2, 2018. The Hostel Affairs Council of IIT Bombay combined with Zoomcar conducted some events to bring awareness about the cycle-pooling project of the Institute.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) awarded degrees to 147 students at its 56th Interim Convocation. Total degrees awarded were 156, which include 116 PhD, 18 Dual Degrees which were awarded to 9 students and 22 E-MBA degrees.
As per directives of Ministry of Human Resource Development, IIT Bombay celebrated Matribhasha Diwas (Mother Tongue Day) on February 22, 2018 to promote the use of mother tongue in the Institute. It was hosted by Hindi Cell of IIT Bombay.
Public bicycle sharing service called Zoomcar PEDL has been initiated in IIT Bombay campus on February 20, 2018 in the gracious presence of Prof. A. K. Suresh, Deputy Director (Academic and Infrastructure Affairs), Prof. P. M. Mujumdar, Deputy Director (Finance and External Affairs) and Prof.
Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB) held its 4th Advisory Board Meeting (ABM) on 18th February 2018.
Director Prof. Devang Khakhar conducted the bhoomi puja ceremony for Team Shunya house on February 14, 2018 at IIT Bombay. This unique house will run on solar energy using rooftop solar panels and will not use any electrical energy from the grid.


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29 June 2010
The Danish energy company DONG Energy will continue to be the company's main shareholder.
"With our investment in A2SEA, we are showing our clear commitment to strengthening the future of the offshore wind industry," says Wolfgang Dehen, CEO of the Siemens Energy Sector.
"It is our aim to foster the industrialisation of offshore wind power. Together with Siemens, A2SEA can build optimised vessels for the installation of offshore wind turbines. The optimisation of ships and processes will result in higher efficiency, shorter installation times and enhanced customer value."
The investment agreement is subject to the approval from anti-trust authorities. Closing of the agreement is expected in Q4 2010.
The subscription amount to be paid by Siemens for the new shares in A2SEA is approximately DKK 860 million (~€115m), which will be paid in two instalments in 2010 and 2011.
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Caught in the Act!
• New couple alert? Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted joking around and laughing at Menchie's in Encino, Calif. The two were also taking frozen yogurt flavors. Their favorite? Cake batter. When it was time to leave, an onlooker tells us, "She grabbed Justin's hand to pull him out of the store and they held hands as they left."
• Gerard Butler, basking in some New York culture – and the company of Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio – at Big Apple nightspot Provocateur, where they checked out the documentary Take One, about deejay collective Swedish House Mafia. "They were having a great time hanging out with friends," an onlooker tells us. "He was really enjoying the screening."
• Rocker Chris Robinson treated his daughter Cheyenne to some milkshakes, in spite of the chilly New York City weather. The musician headed into West Village burger spot Stand, where he was recognized by a customer who asked who the baby was. Replied Robinson: "My newest addition."
• Elton John and partner David Furnish took over the patio at the Beverly Hills Hotel's Polo Lounge during an outing with friends. The group settled into their table, right in the middle of the patio, with John taking a seat at the head of the table as the group smiled and shared casual conversation.
• Michelle Pfeiffer shared an affectionate meal with hubby David E. Kelley at Madeo Restaurant in L.A. When Kelley wasn't making his wife crack up, the affectionate twosome kept the PDA going, holding hands and rubbing each other's back. They sipped wine and toasted before they started their first glass. Also there: Michelle Rodriguez, who was having a great night out (and a casual dinner) with friends.
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19 Sightings Of Plastic Surgery Aliens
The following list was composed to help prepare the unassuming individual for an alien invasion. For how many centuries has humanity pondered the stars, wondering if we were alone in the universe? Well, as it turns out, aliens have already visited earth, and they are already walking among us. They have been trying to blend in, but so far they have not mastered the necessary reconstructive surgeries. What's more, they often misinterpret humans' ideals of beauty, often skewing what was already picturesque. Read on to familiarize yourself with this new species, so when you meet one in the street you won't be altogether dumbfounded or fooled.
Excessive Lips
They just can't help but grab you're attention; you can't help but stare at them, unsure whether to be attracted or repulsed. When you sleep later that night, you'll have nightmares of those lips coming for you, seeking you out to gobble you up.
Walking Dead
They may surprise you when you're walking down the street. You'll maybe wonder if they're auditioning for a role on The Walking Dead.
Boys and Their Barbie Dolls
Pinocchio, the wooden puppet, dreamed of being a real boy, and in the story he got his wish. This boy dreamed of being plastic, and also got his wish. Hooray! We can only wonder if he drives around in a plastic car, too.
The Subtle, Hungry Lips
Some of these shape-shifters are more subtle. They might fool you from a distance, so be on your guard before you are falsely charmed. You may be drawn into a kiss before you realize the enormous size of such lips, and only too late will you understand that you are about to be eaten.


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Essential services should not be run for private profit. We'll bring gas, electricity, water, railways, communications infrastructure and the Royal Mail into public ownership so that profits are ploughed back into services, whilst providing coherent strategies and long term price stability for the benefit of citizens and industry.
Transport policy in the UK has become a free for all. A lack of strategic planning and a dogmatic focus on privatisation has led to spiralling costs and a rail transport system that takes more in subsidy than British Rail ever did. Motorists contribute nearly £40bn per year in motoring related taxes, the vast majority of which plays no part in maintaining our road network.


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Issaittuq (Waterproof)
Uploaded by: Norman Cohn
10 February 2007
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This second Isuma-Artcirq co-production by Igloolik youth is a story about a young Inuk who lost his love. Using alcohol to put reality and the past behind, the past keeps hunting him. When he loses control and beats up a man on the street he is sentenced to two months in an outpost camp, where a hunter is waiting for him.
Filmmaker: Bruce Haulli-Kenneth Rasmussen
Filmmaker Contact: www.artcirq.org
Producer's Name: Guillaume Saladin, Bruce Haulli (Artcirq); Kunuk/Cohn (Isuma)
Year of Production: 2007
Distributor Information: Vtape
Country: Canada
Region: Nunavut


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