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I can be the soft, warm, trustworthy voice you need, in 5 Dutch (native), French, English, German and Spanish, and I know how to pronounce Cjinese and Japanese (Master Degree Ghent University, Belgium).
I can be the witch, mother, fairy, rabbit or naughty girl for your animation. An i can write it too if you want. I have my own animated series in progress, to be on air worldwidce in 2013.
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The children, Stanford, 8, Shantera, 4, and JoKayla, 3, understand that their mother works hard to provide for them. And they understand they shouldn't expect much for Christmas.
"I'm trying to raise my kids right. I always tell my kids as long as you're clean and I feed you and you have a place to live, to always be happy about that," Iyana said.
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has begun to accelerate its purchase of cheaper servers running open source software. It's the outgrowth of an open source project begun by Facebook Inc. in 2011 to re-engineer the hardware in its own data centers to be more efficient. Many companies including Goldman Sachs have since contributed to the project.
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* Copper climbs on upbeat China, U.S. economic data
* Copper prices within 2 pct of 2012 highs
* LME copper stocks at 2-1/2-year low
* Cancelled warrants at 32 pct
* Coming up: Weekly Shanghai metals inventory data Friday
By Chris Kelly and Susan Thomas
NEW YORK/LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - Copper rose more than 1 percent on Thursday, recouping some of the previous day's losses, as data indicated top metals consumer China will avoid a sharp economic slowdown to boost risk appetite and overshadow concerns over Europe's debt crisis.
Copper pushed higher in thinner-than-normal volume as it tracked gains in U.S. equities and other commodity markets, like crude oil and gold, in reaction to upbeat economic data from China and the United States that bolstered demand prospects for industrial metals. Copper's advance left it within 2 percent of its yearly peaks of nearly $8,800 per tonne in London and $4 per lb in New York.
"For the better part of the last three months, this has all been a liquidity run ... a risk-on trade in basically all global risk assets, including equities and commodities," said Sean McGillivray, vice president and head of asset allocation for Great Pacific Wealth Management in Oregon.
"Now commodities are hanging in there at some pretty high levels and the only way you get buyers in at those levels is that there is a fundamental back story."
London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month copper rose $131 or 1.54 percent to end at $8,630 per tonne.
In New York, the active May COMEX contract firmed 5.20 cents to settle at $3.9315 per lb, closer to the upper end of its $3.8485 to $3.9370 session range.
Volumes were thin on the first trading day of the new month. A little more than 51,400 lots traded in late New York business, nearly a third below the 30-day average, according to preliminary Thomson Reuters data.
Copper's advance was rooted in overnight data from China showing the country's official purchasing managers' index rose to 51.0 in February from 50.5 in January, as export orders bounced back.
"There's a greater probability now of a soft landing as opposed to the hard landing markets were worried about late last year," said Bart Melek, head commodity strategist with TD Bank Financial Group.
But a divergence between China's official sentiment index of purchasing managers and HSBC's private-sector factory data reminded investors of the fragile state of the global economy.
"The Chinese (data) was reasonably positive and when you look at more than one day's data the majority of data is reasonably encouraging for north America," said Neil Buxton, managing director at ThomsonReuters-GFMS Metals Consulting.
"Obviously you've got the debt issue (in Europe) but the other side of the coin is we're in a low interest rate environment which in theory should boost consumer expenditure and the construction sector in particular," he added.
U.S. data out on Thursday clouded the economic outlook, but was not enough to dislodge the view that the world's largest economy was slowly recovering.
Growth in U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly cooled in February and consumer spending was flat in January for a third straight month, overriding the positive impact from jobless claims numbers, which held near four-year lows suggesting the labor market is gaining momentum.
"The U.S. data, while not fantastic, is significantly better than other parts of the world," Great Pacific Wealth's McGillivray said.
"It shows that the economy is picking up some sort of measurable steam."
In Europe, data showed factory activity was stagnant at best in February, as leaders wrestled with the balance between budget austerity and reviving lost growth at the first summit for two years in which the euro zone debt crisis did not eclipse all else.
"At the moment, the focus is very much on policy decisions but we would note that there are interesting industrial metals specific factors working in the background," Credit Suisse said in a research note.
It pointed to cancelled warrants, or inventories already earmarked for delivery, at the LME, which continue to rise.
"This suggests that physical demand is higher than many market participants believe. We expect the price path in the coming days to be volatile," Credit Suisse said. "Nevertheless, price risks are to the upside."
Copper stocks in warehouses monitored by the LME fell to a 2-1/2 year low of 292,250 tonnes, down 4,175 tonnes, data on Thursday showed. The ratio of cancelled warrants to total stocks stood at 32.2 percent, with most of the tonnage in U.S. locations.
Global miner Rio Tinto said it expected the copper market to stay tight despite growth in supply, with the company anticipating rising costs and supply disruptions to continue, following strikes last year.
Rio, which is looking to sell most of its Australia and New Zealand aluminium business, remained bearish on the aluminium market, with smelters facing a margin squeeze as costs rise and aluminium prices remain weak.
Aluminium ended up $23 to end at $2,353 a tonne.
Metal Prices at 1918 GMT
Metal Last Change Pct Move End 2011 Ytd Pct
move COMEX Cu 392.65 4.95 +1.28 343.60 14.28 LME Alum 2353.00 23.00 +0.99 2020.00 16.49 LME Cu 8628.00 129.00 +1.52 7600.00 13.53 LME Lead 2162.50 2.50 +0.12 2035.00 6.27 LME Nickel 19495.00 240.00 +1.25 18710.00 4.20 LME Tin 23770.00 145.00 +0.61 19200.00 23.80 LME Zinc 2105.00 -7.00 -0.33 1845.00 14.09 SHFE Alu 16195.00 -55.00 -0.34 15845.00 2.21 SHFE Cu* 60290.00 -780.00 -1.28 55360.00 8.91 SHFE Zin 15890.00 -250.00 -1.55 14795.00 7.40 ** Benchmark month for COMEX copper * 3rd contract month for SHFE AL, CU and ZN SHFE ZN began trading on 26/3/07
(Additional reporting by Maytaal Angel in London; editing by William Hardy and Bob Burgdorfer)


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- Do not worship idols.
- Do not steal.
- Do not murder.
- Do not commit sexual sin. [NOTE: Also translated as "do not engage in sexual immorality". Knowing the Bible this might extend to all things considered "perverted" in the Torah, or it could simply be an injunction against rape and bestiality.]
- Do not blaspheme God.
- Do not eat meat taken from a living animal. [NOTE: This may mean don't commit unnecessary cruelty to animals when you eat them. It sounds cool if gross when put that way. Note that this is generally taken literally when it comes to the most common kind of meat taken from a living animal—under most interpretations, eating the testicles of male animals taken by castration is forbidden to both Gentiles and Jews. This has the peculiar effect of forbidding most testicle meat, including the famous "Rocky Mountain Oysters".]
- Enact and uphold just laws.
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New Zealand Economic Minister Steven Joyce hit in face by sex toy in TPP protest
A protester said she threw it to protest the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
A woman protesting the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) threw a sex toy at a New Zealand politician.
"That's for raping away our sovereignty," the protester, Josie Butler, shouted, after throwing the sex toy at Economic Minister Steven Joyce.
As she was led away from the media conference at Waitangi, she said: "That's for raping our country, because of the TPPA and selling away our rights and our freedom. I did it for our country."
Ms Butler was taken away by police and later released without charge, according to a post on her Facebook page.
He told TVNZ: "Fair to say I don't think those sorts of things happen everyday.
"We actually thought it was a little bit humorous at the end of it all. New experiences in politics everyday, it's the privilege of serving."
The controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been criticised for the ongoing secrecy of negotiations, which the public have no access to, and for the effects it may have on democracy, jobs and food safety.
The unusual form of protest has been gaining popularity over the last decade. In 2008 the former World Chess Champion and Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov was attacked by radio-controlled sex toy during a meeting of opposition activists.
This is an extremely unfortunate gif pic.twitter.com/oCRVb2ePl6— Ben Guerin (@bjhguerin) February 5, 2016
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So here's what's happening:
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- Bobbi Brown's Illuminator in Coral is everything, a piece I should've mentioned in my 2015 favorites. Try swirling it on the apples of the cheeks going towards the temples: candlelight glow with a hint of warm pink to add definition – score!
- The last magical touch is MAC's Plumful lipstick. The color is gorgeous and the lustre finish sort of hydrates the lips and makes them look kissable. Mwah.
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Tanya and Tushar got all kinds of married out at Riverside on the Potomac. One ceremony couldn't contain their massive amount of awesome, so they had two. This thing was boisterous, joyous and mad, mad fun. In addition, we had all the weathers and a crazy beautiful country setting with actual barn for partying. In short, it was really great. Tanya and Tushar: (Preface: I am posting way, way, way too many photos. But there was so much going on! And everything was so colorful and pretty! And these two and their friends and families had so much fun! Forgive me. There was a lot to photograph.) They started long before me, but I joined the fun the night before for their amazing Sangeet. So many of their friends and family participated in an outpouring of talent and love. They filled the Dulles Airport Marriott with purple and laughter. Tanya's college roommates put together an amazing dance number from Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. It was breathtaking. Tushar's entire family choreographed a dance for them. These people had packed-to-the-gills dance floors at least two nights in a row. Preliminaries completed, the wedding party assembled the next day to get ready for the big event. Shunning traditional "first looks", Tanya and Tushar backed up into each other for an egalitarian moment. We did pretty stuff, cars, trees, etc. and then I took them over to the actual barn area, where they promptly climbed into the hay bales. Tushar had a massive, awesome processional from behind the reception barn down to the ceremony site. And he had a horse! It was really, really hot but everybody kept dancing for Tushar. Including Tushar. I don't know if anyone has ever had a better time at their wedding ceremony. You can see the sky getting dark behind them as they circle the fire... As the storm blew in, it literally knocked their mandap over. While they were taking their seven steps. Um, so I made this gif of it. They didn't seem to mind that much. The commotion died down as they wrapped up the Indian ceremony and transitioned to a brief Western one, under the tent, as it had begun to dump rain. But it cleared just in time for recessional. The weather was quirky and delightful like that all day - rainy and dramatic sporadically, but not during any critically important parts. It even cleared for a second set of portraits by the pond in outfits #2. Receptions at Riverside on the Potomac are held in this massively pretty barn. Christine with Engaging Affairs did a beautiful job planning and putting everything together. A quick get-your-dance-on before dinner. Rollicking. And a sparkler sendoff, with only the tiniest of raindrops, to end the night. Congratulations you guys! Tanya and Tushar's vendor team: Planning and coordination: Christine with Engaging Affairs Sangeet and Getting-ready venue: Dulles Airport Marriott Ceremony and reception venue: Riverside on the Potomac Catering: IndAroma (who did a lovely job with an all-vegetarian menu) Florist: Holly Chapple Flowers Videography: Peter Staubs DJ: Daryl with DJ D-Mac and Associates Officiant: Pandit Ramesh babu Mandap decor: Manju Mehta with Shagun Weddings Hair & Makeup: Mala Amin Transportation: Chariots for Hire Staffing: Capital Restaurant Resources Horse: Marriage Carriage & More Dohl player: Dave Gupta Tanya's clothing: Edison, NJ stores, including: Maharani, NZK Tushar's clothing: Indian sherwani - Sheetal in Edison, NJ / Suit - Enzo Custom Clothiers
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New pediatric emergency center, hospital services join recently opened outpatient clinic building to provide comprehensive community pediatric care
March 7, 2011 – Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital announced the opening of its new West Campus, Houston's first community hospital designed, built and equipped exclusively for children. Located at I-10 and Barker Cypress, the emergency center and hospital services began admitting and treating patients today, while the outpatient clinic facility at West Campus has been open since December 2010. Built on 55 acres with ample free parking spaces and plenty of room for future expansion, Texas Children's Hospital West Campus will serve one of the nation's fastest growing pediatric populations –the area from Sugar Land to Bryan-College Station, Texas.
The 515,007-square-foot hospital houses the only 24/7 pediatric emergency room in the Greater West Houston area, two operating rooms, 48 intermediate and acute-care patient beds, advanced imaging services including MRI and CT scans, a neurophysiology sleep lab, a pathology lab and a full-scale pharmacy. While West Campus is equipped and staffed to handle a myriad of medical needs, patients requiring highly specialized care, such as organ transplant surgery, will be referred to Texas Children's Main Campus for treatment.
"The opening of Texas Children's Hospital West Campus emergency center and hospital services today enables us to provide the families of Greater West Houston with expanded access to Texas Children's renowned family-centered pediatric healthcare services," said Mark A. Wallace, president and CEO of Texas Children's Hospital. "This new campus exemplifies Texas Children's 50-year commitment to the health and well being of our community's children and families."
From the many colorful design elements to the family-friendly amenities, Texas Children's Hospital West Campus embodies the best practices in pediatric treatment and an environment that is welcoming to children. Incorporating evidence-based design elements that promote patient well being, each patient room has an exterior window that allows for natural light and gives patients scenic views of water and nature. Other elements that focus on children include child life play areas on every inpatient floor, artwork created by children and for children throughout the hospital, and an operation simulation room that helps reduce anxiety for young patients by letting them see, touch and talk about the equipment and treatment steps of their upcoming procedure in a safe, non-threatening environment.
Additionally, West Campus reflects Texas Children's focus on family-centered care by involving the entire family –-parents and siblings– in the care and treatment process. The examination rooms at West Campus are large enough to accommodate parents, siblings and extended family. All private patient rooms have fold-out day beds for family members to stay overnight, as well as Wi-Fi internet connectivity. While patients are in surgery, resting or undergoing treatments, family and visitors can access the on-site library, playrooms located on every patient floor, a dining area and the serene non-denominational chapel.
"We know that taking a child to the hospital can be an anxiety-filled experience for both the patient and the family, so all the West Campus design elements, features and amenities are strategically planned to create a soothing and supportive healing environment for the entire family," said Michelle Riley-Brown, vice president of Texas Children's Hospital West Campus. "We're so grateful that the community has welcomed Texas Children's Hospital West Campus with open arms and our promise to families here is that we are focused on providing the same unsurpassed standard of pediatric care that is synonymous with the Texas Children's name."
With approximately 370 employees, Riley-Brown adds that the Texas Children's Hospital culture will be strong at West Campus since many of the physicians staffing both its inpatient and outpatient services have previously practiced at one or more Texas Children's locations.
The outpatient clinic at West Campus that opened in December 2010 offers a comprehensive array of pediatric subspecialty services including physical/occupational therapy and speech therapy; diabetes/endocrine; gastroenterology; nutrition; audiology; cardiology; neurology; ophthalmology; otolaryngology; orthopedic surgery; pediatric surgery; pulmonary medicine; urology and oncology.
Designed by the architecture firm of PageSoutherlandPage and built by Tellepsen, Texas Children's Hospital West Campus is Texas Children's first hospital located outside of the Texas Medical Center and is one of the inaugural member institutions of the new Texas Medical Center – West Campus. Texas Children's new community hospital enhances the quality of life for Greater West Houston residents and makes it an even more desirable place to live and raise a family because of the close proximity to a premier children's healthcare facility.


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Friday, 6 November 2009
FGM as a weapon of conflict
Who would have thought my journey would have brought me here one year later?
I'm building up to something. Two things in fact. And clearly I think that by beating around the bush and meandering in memories, that it will save me from having to tell you. See, even now, my innate sense is to protect, rather than to reveal.
OK - you know I blogged about a photograph? Here it is:
I won't go over thoughts, feelings, perceptions - as I did that in an earlier post. All I can do is leave it out there - let it speak for itself.
The second issue - if it's possible, is almost harder. I sat at FORWARD's AGM last week and talked with one of the trustees, who is Kenyan. We discussed the politics of Kenya, the uncertainty of Kenya.
She leaned over to me and said, conspiratorially (we all at some points, whisper about FGM - although sometimes, we speak it loud and clear) "one of the things that's happening in Kenya..." (deep breath, glance around the room, back at me, finding my eyes) "women are being forced to go through FGM"
A few moments for it to be understood, then I see what she's saying. "It's bad enough that rape and violence is so prevalent - but if a woman is raped and they see she has a clitoris, they cut it out."
FGM as a weapon of conflict. Of course it is. How stupid of me not to have seen it before - or even, not to have somehow known it.
And so this journey unfolds, continues.
Not much left to say today.
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you've left me speechless today Julia............but don't stop. Horrific enough that rape is being used as a weapon of war but sexual mutilation............ I am continuously horrified at the cruelty and barbaric behaviour perpetrated upon women and girls. Surely if women were going around chopping off men's testicles there would be more of an outcry and punishment. Something would be done.ReplyDelete
I am not quite clear about this latest horrible idea. Who exactly performs this Cutting out of a clitoris after a rape? And is it supposed to be some sort of punishment for allowing herself to be raped in the first place? Trouble is women are blamed for all of it. Why are we not telling the men that they are responsible. Rape is a Male issue! Clitoredectomy (and the rest) is a Female issue.ReplyDelete


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Just wanted to point out that Duke Energy is NOT dumping ash in Chatham County yet.
CORRECTION: Written comments on the rules will be accepted through September 30, 2014.
There is so much wrong with what the Mining and Energy Commission passed Tuesday, but what was most troubling was the process. It isn't clear that the commissioners had even been able to review the draft that was voted on as its latest incarnation appeared only a few days before. The rule also allows the industry to require that first responders and medical professionals agree to sign an as yet unseen gag order. Form "X3".
Keep in mind that if fracking is allowed in North Carolina, those chemicals could be travelling along our roads and rails-not just in the shale basins.
If you'd like to follow the chemical disclosure debate and other Mining and Energy Commission decisions I invite you to visit this blog: http://bredlbetweenthelines.blogspot.com/2014/01/chemical-disclosuenow-you-see-itnow-you.html
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How To Drive Safely In Germany
There is one single country left on this planet, where it is still possible to drive as fast as your can take you. This country is Germany. Although Germany has strict driving regulations as to speed limits within cities, on the countryside, and elsewhere where indicated, there are parts on the German highway, the Autobahn, where speeding is officially allowed. In fact, Germany has experienced a rise in tourists for this specific purpose.
But doing 200 on the highway is not without risk. Chances are, you are used to a completely different driving style in your home country, and accidents are made before you know it. For this reason, there are four important things you should know, before you push your car to the limit.
Recommended Speed limit = 130 km/h
If you see a round, white sign on the highway, with two diagonal lines running through it, it is probably the end of a speed limit. This means, you can drive as fast as you want. Nevertheless, Germany has a recommended speed limit of 130 kilometers per hour nationwide. This means, that you will not get fined if you drive faster when it is allowed, but that you can get into serious trouble when you get involved into an accident, or even cause an accident. Often, you are not insured at such speeds, and insurance companies will not pay. The reason is obvious: the damage caused at such horrendous speed is much bigger than when driving slower.
Watch your mirror
At places without speed limit, it is vitally important to watch your rear mirror. Even if you think you are driving fast yourself, someone might come in with a much higher speed. Before you switch to the left lane to overtake someone, look in the rear mirror whether someone is approaching from behind, and with which speed. If you simply switch lanes, it might be (very) difficult for the other person to hit the brakes on time, and an accident is bound to occur.
When driving at such high speeds, it is vitally important to look well ahead at the road, and to try to anticipate what other road participants are doing, or what they might do. For the same reason as mentioned above, someone might switch lanes and suddenly appear in front of you with a much lower speed. Such driving behavior has already caused several deadly accidents on the highway.
Also, some roads are not to be taken at full speed. Sometimes the road quality is very bad, or the curves are rather sharp. This does not automatically mean, that a speed limit is indicated. Therefore, you need to anticipate what speed the road permits. Be especially careful when the road is wet.
Keep your distance
When driving behind someone, it is important to keep your distance. The preferable distance is about two seconds, but one second should be minimum. This means, the faster you are driving, the bigger the distance should be. Having a bigger distance means you have more time to quickly respond to sudden and unforeseen situation. Driving to closely behind the person in front of you is actually find with high amounts.
Wrapping it up
Driving at 200 km/h can be thrilling, and many people in Germany do it. But many of the people driving at such speeds are used to it, they are extremely alert, and they do it every day. For someone not used to driving at such speeds, a short trip can quickly end in a severe accident. Therefore, always use precaution when driving, and always use a driving style you are comfortable with.
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Santa Claus Gives the Perfect Gift
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (December 19, 2011) – Santa Claus will be very busy over the next few days. But as soon as his busy holiday is over, he will still have one last gift to deliver. Santa will donate whole blood at the American Red Cross to help announce the 34th Annual Donorama!
WHAT: Santa Claus gives the perfect gift by donating blood
WHO: Santa Claus
Colonel Sanders
American Red Cross staff
WHEN: Tuesday, December 27 at 9:30am
WHERE: American Red Cross Blood Donation Center in downtown Louisville
520 E. Chestnut Street
Louisville, Ky.
The 34th Annual Louisville Donorama blood drive will be held Wednesday, December 28 and Thursday, December 29 from noon to 7 p.m. each day at the Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or click here to schedule your appointment today!
As an official sponsor of this year's Donorama, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is providing a $10 KFC gift check to all presenting blood donors. Colonel Sanders will also be on hand to visit with event attendees.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation's blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.


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Los Gatos High School offers two orchestras, both comprised of students in grades 9-12 who play violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano. There are no prerequisites to join String Orchestra, other than participation in a middle school orchestra program or private lessons on a string instrument or piano. The Chamber Orchestra consists of advanced students who gain entry by a seating audition during the fall semester. Both ensembles meet during 2nd period throughout the school year.
The orchestras perform diverse styles of music such as classical, baroque, romantic, and 20th century, both as strings-only ensembles as well as symphonic orchestras with winds and percussion. The groups occasionally work with clinicians during the year who specialize in string instruments to help students gain deeper understanding of the skills necessary to perform at a high level. The ensembles perform at school concerts, adjudicated festivals, and town events. Members also have the opportunity to perform in CMEA Solo & Ensemble Festivals as well as the CODA All-State Orchestra.
Students in these ensembles may receive up to 3 years of Performing Arts credit (grades 9-12) and 1 year of Applied Arts credit (grade 12).


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(WSPA) – You may have already noticed 2017 is the beginning of some major price hikes. A lot of the stuff we depend on every day like some types of food are going up and even staying at home will cost you more money because rent is on the rise.
Here are the Top 7 things that will cost more this year.
7: Dairy
We're not just talking milk. The cheese surplus that kept down prices last year is over, and then there's this:
"In general, dairy has become more expensive. Part of this is the popularity of Greek yogurt. That has just exploded out of nowhere and it is taking up huge amounts of the dairy produced in America," said Benjamin Glaser with DealNews, a company that tracks prices.
6: Olive Oil
Pests and bad weather cut olive oil production in half in Italy, the biggest exporter.
5: Energy
The US Energy Information Administrations expects Natural Gas to rise sharply this year. Electricity prices will see a slight increase. And the Oil Price Information Service predicts a gallon of gas will jump 30-40 cents this year.
4: Luggage Fees
More airlines are charging for what you take on board.
"They're not including even carry-on bags in the price of a ticket, sometimes. So you just have to be aware, if you find a super unbelievably low price, double check to see if you can bring on a carry-on bag included." said Glaser.
3: Big Cars
Kelley Blue Book says consumers are flocking to SUVs and trucks and that's expected to raise the price by as much as 3%.
2: Dining Out
Restaurants have been hit with a spike in food prices ranging from poultry to citrus, plus rent costs are going up and so is labor. The trifecta means you'll likely pay more for a meal.
1: Prescription Drugs
"Out of all the increases, one that can really hit the hardest for a lot of homes is prescription drugs this year. Certain analysts are anticipating over 18% increase on name-brand drugs," said Glaser.
There are some things that are actually expected to drop in price. Some kitchen staples like eggs, beef and pork are expected to drop. And avocado lovers rejoice. Those prices are on the decline, too (after a growers strike came to an end).
Whole Foods Groceries are set to launch a rewards program across all stores that includes 10% of your first purchase as a rewards member and a one-time 15% off the department of your choice.
Also, for all you travelers, while luggage may rise, flights overall should fall, especially basic economy seats on major airlines. American Express's Global Business Travel Forecast 2017 says economy fares are set to drop by "3% for short trips and 1% for longer trips."


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***** $5,000 IN BUYER'S CLOSING TO BE PAID BY SELLER WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER***** Delightfully charming with character galore describes this 1915 beautifully transformed farmhouse. Walk to school, the library, & other in town amenities from this historic home, but at the same time enjoy your privacy on the tree filled 2 ACRES. Original doors, crown moldings, original wood floors & many built ins accent its vintage roots, yet the extensive renovations have made it appealing for today's modern buyer. Entire exterior of home painted & new garage doors 2017, kitchen & great room just painted, bedrooms all recently painted. Kitchen has island, bar area, & stainless steel appliances (range has double oven). Dining room has built ins & wood floor. Great room has new carpet, FP, & built in shelving/cabinetry. Main bath has double sinks, separate tub, & walk in tile shower. Master bedroom has walk in closet, window seat & nice sitting area. Start or finish your day on the expansive wrap around porch or private outside hot tub. Main floor laundry. Driveway sealed 2017.
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Global crop sizes, political climate put US apple producers at competitive advantage in export game
With constant changes, how can growers adapt? Annual Meeting Preview
Wells Fargo ag economist to give broad perspective — 'upstream, downstream and sideways' — at Washington annual meeting.
Gökhan Öztürk's fruitful journey
Turkish fruit breeder visits Washington to gain insights into fruit breeding at WSU.
Big hopes for a big cherry
Large-growing Tamara showing early promise, but it'll be a few seasons before the verdict is in.
Longtime winemaker fulfills dream by opening his own boutique winery
Co Dinn Winery: One man's path
Wine gaining ground in Michigan
New Michigan wine collaborative aims to shape state's industry.
Wenatchee district pear grower, handler nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Wenatchee district grower position and a handler position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
Yakima district pear grower nomination meeting set
Pear handlers will elect nominees for a Yakima district grower position on the Fresh Pear Committee of Marketing Order 927.
James Bukovinsky, a young grower working in Benton City, Washington
Report says Apple Commission overbilled by contractor in India more than $500k
The Washington Apple Commission overpaid a contractor in India more than $500,000, according to a state investigation first reported by The Wenatchee World newspaper.
Cherry and apricot marketing boards to make nominations
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee and Washington Apricot Marketing Committee will take place during industry meetings in January. The committees establish grade, size and pack regulations for fresh cherries and apricots from designated counties in Washington state.
Organics programs need all voices
A sticky situation: Industry is urging growers to get involved with standards board.
Stemilt will use virtual reality for tours at PMA show
Those attending the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit will get a glimpse of Stemilt Growers without having to leave the conference.
Average apple harvest likely in U.S.
The variabilities of Honeycrisp: Good To Know
Research Commission surveys quality, availability of Honeycrisp at retail.
The global fire blight fight
Belgian researchers at pcfruit are examining biocontrols and detection methods for fire blight.
Conference pear challenge
After going all-in with Conference pears, have Belgian growers reached a tipping point?
Customers are willing to pay a premium only on high quality, fresh sliced pears
USApple 2017 forecast: big drop in Midwest, slight drop in West, slight increase in East
NAFTA is the talk of USApple Outlook conference
Free event in Yakima for growers Sept. 21 on intellectual property management
Fourth Leaf flies independent flag
Washington's renamed Holtzinger is one of a few packers in U.S. that doesn't also grow its own fruit.
Willett: Taking advantage of technology
The ag advocates
Hort Council presses on amid leadership change.
Board mulling lower assessments for Oregon brine cherries
The Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission is considering a proposed administrative rule change to reduce the assessment rate on brine cherries.
Tim Akita, a young grower from Dallesport, Washington
Tim is a fourth-generation farmer who works both as a chiropractor in The Dalles, Oregon, and runs the family farm that his great-grandfather, Nobuhei Akita, started in 1931.
The quest for new varieties, cold-hardy rootstock
NY Apple Association makes staffing changes
The New York Apple Association has announced that its president and CEO Cynthia Haskins will direct the association's marketing and promotional activities for the 2017 apple crop.
Bryant Christie Inc. celebrates 25th anniversary
Scholarships offered for United Fresh Washington Conference
The application period for the 2017 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship is now open.
Southeastern peach growers eye solutions after freeze
After warm winter, southeastern peach growers lost most of their crop to a spring freeze — now finding ways to adapt has become critical.
IFTA seeks new management and staffing proposals
Honeycrisp sports race toward red
Lots of new apples coming to market
Should Cosmic Crisp have a "utility" grade?
Questions remain about color standards for new Washington State University variety.
Apple industry readies itself for the big thing called Cosmic Crisp
Planting surge of highly hyped Cosmic Crisp is likely to test growers, packers, marketers — and consumers.
Amazon purchase of Whole Foods a sign of big disruption in food retailing
Interpera Congress addresses industry inertia
About 150 people attended the first day of Interpera 2017, this year's World Pear Congress meeting, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Wenatchee.
U.S. congressmen ask for analysis of Polish apples
Two Republican lawmakers from apple producing states have asked for a full pest and disease risk analysis of fruit imported from Poland, a nation that has not previously met U.S. requirements.
Chelan Fresh, Columbia Valley Fruit enter agreement
Ambrosia apple patent opens up
20-year U.S. patent ends on popular club variety.
Gilbert: Farm Bill bears fruit for all
A Good Fruit Grower Good Point by Sean Gilbert, Gilbert Orchards
Northwest pear growers predict smaller crop
Northwest pear growers are estimating a fresh crop of about 17.6 million boxes for the 2017 season, down 2 percent from last year and down 10 percent from the five-year average.
Fire leads to new way of cherry drying business
High and dry innovation by California cherry family.
Sweethearts offer better returns than Bings in Washington
WSU economists find a sweeter investment in Sweethearts than Bings when comparing production costs.
Ag groups respond to Trump's proposed budget
Thurlby: Looking ahead to the Northwest cherry season
In Washington, we just came through the rainiest March on record, and the view from the window tells me the season has yet to give way to what most of us would call "springtime conditions."
Processed Pear Committee looking for public member nominations
The public member position of the Processed Pear Committee will be up for nomination during the committee's annual meeting.
Scholarships available for IFTA trip to New Zealand
IFTA has reserved a limited number of spots on its 2018 New Zealand Study Tour and Annual Conference for recipients of Young Professional Scholarships.


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Bringing a band on stage is a blast. You get backstage, a free bottle of water, some skittles, usually a contact high, and a cool backstage sticker that proves you didn't hop the fence. Sometimes you even get to meet the band and that's exactly what happened to KROQ contest winner Peter from Ontario. He called and called and called as we ran a contest to not only bring Green Day on stage at The LA Sports Arena, but to also get an autographed guitar AND to met Tre, Mike, and Billy Joe backstage. Peter won the contest. Not bad.
Oh yeah the show was AWESOME. Green Day live is over two hours of relentless fun: Billy Joe launched t-shirts and sprayed a good chunk of the pit with a fire hose. They pulled a kid from the pit to sing lead- and he picked up Billy Joe and spun him around a few times. Drummer Tre Cool switched instruments with Billy Joe. They took requests and the literally bowed to the audience before the encore, thanking them for showing up. Yeah- typical Green Day show. 🙂
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Published: Tuesday 9th December 2014 by The News Editor
The number of UK women dying in or around childbirth has fallen, a report has found.
But its authors said even more lives could be saved if mothers-to-be were pushier about seeing more senior doctors or midwives where they were unhappy with their care, and if more women heeded advice to have flu jabs during pregnancy.
The report, Saving Lives, Improving Mothers' Care, which was published by a coalition of academics, researchers and charity representatives and led by Oxford University's National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, found maternal deaths dropped from 11 per 100,000 in 2006-08 down to 10 per 100,000 in 2010-12.
Among the 321 women who died from conditions caused or exacerbated by their pregnancies, nearly three quarters suffered from pre-existing conditions.
And two thirds of the deaths were a result of medical and mental health problems in pregnancy, rather than direct complications such as bleeding.
Oxford professor Marian Knight said although having a baby was becoming less and less deadly, better antenatal care and simple precautions were needed.
One in 11 of the women who died over the years covered by the report had influenza, and researchers said more than half of these deaths could have been prevented if the women had been vaccinated.
Yet only a quarter of pregnant women do get the jab, Professor Knight said.
"Indirect deaths are the biggest area where we need to see some action," she said.
"I cannot overemphasise the importance of flu vaccinations during pregnancy."
Prof Knight agreed there was a risk that some women would decide it was safer for them or their babies to stop taking certain medicines, without first consulting their doctors.
"That's quite possible, which is why if they've had those discussions before they get pregnant – even if they're not planning to get pregnant – if they have had those discussions as part of their medical care they're more likely, I would hope, not to stop taking their medicines," she said.
She urged prospective mothers, especially those with pre-existing conditions, to be persistent about getting the best care – though she acknowledged many women are at their most vulnerable when pregnant or giving birth.
"For women who've got health problems, particularly rarer health problems, they will be an expert patient. So I think it's making sure that women feel that they are able to say, 'Well, I know that Dr Jones is the expert in this – I'd like his advice'," she said.
Older women were more at risk, the report found: among women aged 20-24, there were only 6.9 deaths per 100,000 births.
For those aged 35-39 that figure more than doubled to 15.2 deaths per 100,000, and once women reached their 40s, the mortality rate jumped to 22.7 per 100,000.
Living in an underprivileged area or being born outside the UK were other risk factors.
For instance, a woman's chances of dying during or shortly after her pregnancy tripled if she was born in Nigeria, Prof Knight said.
The report prompted renewed warnings from Public Health England (PHE) that pregnant w omen are at increased risk of serious complications and death from flu compared with other healthy adults.
Mary Ramsay, head of immunisation for PHE, said these risks increased in the later stages of pregnancy.
"Getting flu during pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth or having a low weight baby. Having the vaccination reduces the chances of getting flu, which in turn means the risk of these complications is significantly reduced," Dr Ramsay said.
"We know that mothers want to do all they can to protect their babies and it's not too late for pregnant women to get vaccinated."
The vaccination is available free to pregnant women.
The Royal College of Midwives' director for midwifery, Louise Silverton, said: "We welcome this long-awaited report and the drop in maternal deaths due to pregnancy complications, such as eclampsia, blood loss or blood clots.
"However, we remain concerned about the high level of deaths amongst women with pre-existing medical conditions, such as a cardiac or neurological conditions.
" We need to break down communication barriers and ensure translation services are readily available for women not fluent in English. We also need more midwives and maternity support workers to deal with the increasing complexity of pregnancy and better teamwork with doctors to provide seamless maternity care … The NHS needs to do more to prioritise these women's care in its already overstretched maternity services."
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having the eyes of your mind enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the holy ones,
having the eyes of your mind enlightened -
Paul may have Psalm 13:3 in mind here:
- Ephesians 1:18
Psalm 13:3Regardless, the theme of light/dark in the Old Testament is a metaphor for those under God's judgement and lacking His favor. Paul has already stressed that they have God's favor in previous verses. It is not that kind of enlightenment that they need but rather enlightenment of their understanding.
Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Enlighten my eyes, lest I sleep in death;
that you may know - Paul wants them to know, in contrast to the false teaching of secret knowledge
what is the hope of his calling - It was Israel who had been called by God, but Paul is saying here that they have all been called by God and he is the hope of there salvation just as He was for Israel.
what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the holy ones - Some Jews were looking towards the riches and glory that would come in their inheritance. Paul points instead to God's inheritance. The more holy ones who believed in Christ, the larger was God's inheritance. In Isaiah, God's glory is the light that brings Israel out of darkness, so Paul uses the term "glory" to tie in with "enlightened".


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I made 2 pages this month with the March Simple Scrapper Layouts. For the Switzerland page, I replaced all the 2x2 boxes from the template with one long strip of paper. I had cut up lots of 2x2 squares of paper and laid them out to use, but this take on it felt right with these pictures.
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Details below: In the last detail picture above, the balcony looks like it's coming off the paper. I think that's neat.
Thursday night I busted out the paint and began a happy painting frenzy. Who needs mist when you have acrylic? Don't mind the Halloween-y theme. Clemson vs. BC games are usually around Halloween and make for a rare excuse to play with orange and purple and black. Plus, Tom's practically in costume.
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Boredom Breaker 3in Round Mirror with Bell Bird Toy
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A Merry Christmas to you all, many thanks for all your RRC x
Pro entertaining good quality
Cons jingle jingle
"Mirror mirror..."
This mirror dangles from the top of the cage and it falls to just about the right height for my birds to be able to look into the mirror without having to put their heads at a funny angle. It is surrounded by a pale green plastic which makes it safe for the birds. It comes in a few other colours too. The mirror is round so that it shows the reflection of the bird well. It has a little bell hanging from the bottom of it which jingles away... alot! This can be a bit irritating but the birds seem to like it!
My birds spend a lot of time talking to their reflections in this mirror, they chirrup away and peck at the glass which makes the mirror swing and the bell jingle away. It definitely provides them with some fun, they do seem to enjoy it!
The mirror does need cleaning about once a fortnight as their beaks can make the glass a bit grubby but it's easy to clean wth just a bit of water on the glass and then dry it with a towel.
I have had this mirror for 6 months now and it is still in very good condition and is used regularly, I would say several times a day by both birds. They haven't grown bored of it at all. Sometimes whilst talking to their reflection they fluff themselves up as though they are very impressed by what they see!
It only cost me £3 and they have definitely go their money's worth out of this little toy!
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CEL and if statements
Hi All,
I am fairly new to CFX and I was wondering if it is possible to use "if" statements in CEL. Basically I would like to be able to alter the time step according to my own criteria (i.e. something like; if a>1.0 then b=2, else, b=3, endif).
Thanks in advance,
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Hi Paul maybe you can use the step function for a simple question,or user function for a complexit one Erica
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You can use the step function for a simple case where you want to change the values over some fixed ranges of time steps..
Else you can use embedded perl syntax to define a simple "If" loop within the ccl. Simple examples are avaliable in Help or contact your customer support for the same.
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November and December have been great months for golfers in Australia with the Australian Open and then the World Cup of Golf being held in Melbourne. Also, congratulations to Curtis Luck, WA's Sports Star of the Year.
Following on from our article on shoulder function and how it can affect your swing, to help you lift your game to the next level we're going to take a closer look at your low back and how it could be holding you back from a better handicap.
The Lower Back
From a practitioner's point of view, the low back comprises the pelvic bones and the sacrum and lumbar spine (the two lower sections of the spinal column). However through some of its muscle connections it has wide reaching impact. For example, the latissimus dorsi which connects the lower back to the shoulder, and the hamstrings, which connect the pelvis to the knee.
The Pelvic Muscles
The low back is a very complex structure from a neuro-muscular point of view. In the back of the pelvis there are the gluteal muscles which are responsible for extending the hip (gluteus medius and maximus) and moving it out sideways (gluteus medius and minimus, and the TFL). Around the front you have the iliacus and psoas muscles, which flex the hip up and/or flex the spine forward. Moving the hip inward there are the adductor muscles on the inside of your thigh.
Lumbar Spine Muscles
In the lumbar spine you have two layers or groups of muscles at the back. There are big muscles called the erector spinae and the quadratus lumborum, which bend the spine laterally (sideways) or extend it backward. These muscles extend across the whole of the lumbar spine and up into the midback of the thoracic spine.
Deeper in there are small muscles that cross just 1-3 spinal vertebrae. They may be just 2-3 cm long. These include the multifidi, rotatores and intertransversarii. They are responsible for moving the individual vertebrae, and contain large numbers of sensory organs called muscle spindles, which transmit position information about the muscles and joints to the brain.
In fact some research has suggested that the major function of these small spinal muscles is more about helping the brain sensing the position of the spine than actually moving the spine itself. This information is very important as it helps the brain know when joints and muscles are functioning within their normal range of movement at any given moment and vital for neuromuscular recruitment and coordination elsewhere. When this breaks down, injury is more likely to occur.
Around the front of the lumbar spine there are the psoas muscles mentioned earlier. These are located right in front of the spine. In the front of the organs of the abdomen there are the abdominal muscles. The vertically orientated abdominal muscles, the rectus abdominus, are the muscles people work to develop the famous six-pack abs. However in addition there are the functionally important oblique muscles that help the spine twist, and the horizontal transversus abdominus, which is important for spinal stability.
The Core Muscles
There is this concept of the "core", which is important for stability of the spine. If your low back is functioning well, whenever you load the spine (e.g. lifting something), your deep smaller lumbar spine muscles, the one's targeted with Pulstar Spine Scan, will contract along with your transversus abdominus to brace the spine and stabilise it.
If that fails your spine is predisposed to injury, and you won't develop the strength you otherwise could. This might show up with your drives stopping short.
Specific Muscle Actions During Your Swing
Just as the shoulder muscles can compromise your swing, weak or tight low back muscles can prevent you from finding "the slot" and send the ball flying wide.
As you come back into the backswing tightness or weakness in the oblique abdominals, erector spinae and quadratus lumborum will restrict this movement. It is interesting to note that 33% of people with low back pain will have weak quadratus an/ or oblique abdominal muscles. If you have a history of back pain, there's a good chance these muscles will be weak on you. They can be brought back "on-line" quickly and easily with the use of your built in reflexes, Trigenics and Pulstar Spine Scan.
Forward Swing and Acceleration:
As you start the downswing, those same muscles will be activated to generate the power of the swing. Obviously, if they are weak or if your core muscles are not neurologically activated or coordinated correctly, you won't be developing the power that you are capable of.
Additionally, you may be recruiting other muscles to compensate for the weakness in these main muscles. This will cause different movement patterns, pulling your swing off line and increasing the chances of injury.
Your hip adductors will prevent abnormal sideways movements of your pelvis as you swing. If they fail to do this, you increase the chances of slicing the ball.
Follow Through
Similar to the backswing, the same muscles will be stretched, just in the opposite direction. Asymmetry of function ( weakness or tightness ) can result in either a problem during the backswing or follow through depending on the asymmetry.
Correcting Low Back Function
If you suffer from low back pain, you're probably already aware of the need to improve your back's function. However if you don't have back pain, you may not be aware of the negative impact it is having on your golf.
Perth Chiropractor, Dr Adam Rocchi, uses a treatment system known as Trigenics to assess muscle function throughout the body. Trigenics focuses on the length and strength of the muscles.
When abnormal neurology in the form of weak or shortened muscles are found, Dr Rocchi uses brain and spinal cord reflexes to restore normal muscle length and strength. He also uses a tool known as the Pulstar Spine Scan, which identifies any restriction in the movement of the individual spinal vertebrae and delivers carefully controlled, mechanical impulses at specific predetermined force into those vital multifidus muscles that surround the vertebrae to help restore normal movement and neural pathways.
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To many people, comedian Adam Carolla is a just a voice — granted, they know him from his decade hosting the popular radio show "Loveline" or his "Adam Carolla Show" podcast that broke records as the most-downloaded podcast of all time. (More than 60 million people have downloaded.) So it might jarring to not only see him on television Sunday night, but see him holding power tools as he helps reconstruct houses.
On Carolla's new reality show "Catch a Contractor" (premiering Sunday at 10 p.m. on Spike TV), he seeks justice for wronged homeowners whose contractors did a shoddy job and disappeared. Carolla and a team of construction experts lure the shady contractor to a "sting" house where a pricey new job awaits; when the contractor shows up, the angry homeowners are waiting to get revenge. The "revenge" is that Carolla and his team oversee the contractors as they re-do the messes they left behind.
It might surprise some to know that Carolla is a carpenter himself — he spent a decade working in construction before he became famous co-hosting "Loveline" and later "The Man Show" on Comedy Central alongside Jimmy Kimmel. Since then, he's also made appearances on "Dancing With the Stars" and "Celebrity Apprentice" (he lasted four weeks in both competitions). After talking to Carolla via phone (he was in his podcast studio that he built himself) here are some insights we learned about his passion for building things, why he's making another attempt at TV and his thoughts on pal Jimmy Kimmel's new trend of viral YouTube pranks.
On whether this show was inspired by a bad experience with a contractor:
Nope – that's just because Carolla's usually always the contractor on his own projects. Although he claims he's worked with plenty of slacker subcontractors, he solves that problem by being in charge himself.
On if the show's shady contractors were embarrassed when they were caught in their lies:
No so much. "They don't have embarrassed as a gear," Carolla explains. After all, if they had shame, they wouldn't be up to the shenanigans they pulled. Reactions from caught-in-the-act contractors were more surprised and flat-out angry.
On what was appealing about being back on TV:
"People periodically come to me and say, 'Hey, we want to pitch you a TV show!'" Carolla says, but that's usually just a drunk guy at a party and it rarely works out. However, the simplicity of this idea appealed to Carolla's sense of justice, along with the carpentry hook and the fact that it was completely unscripted. "You could say what you wanted to say."
On whether people say, "Wait, what, Adam Carolla knows a lot about construction?"
Carolla jokes that people are surprised he knows anything: "If I said I was a certified public accountant they would be surprised." Construction has always been his outlet: "I'm very hands on and very into building – I've always had that part of my life."
On why he's unfazed by his ability to build cool stuff:
Carolla's helped build enough houses to be unimpressed by the fact that he builds houses. "That's the thing that's weird about it, when people who don't build want to talk to you about building," he says – they assume he stands back and gazes in wonderment at his creation. Not so much: Does Paul McCartney listen to Beatles songs all day and cry with pride? Probably not. "For me, I just move on to my next project…I'm standing right now in the studio I built for my podcast," Carolla says, shrugging it off. "Now, if I wrote a Beatles song, I would be very impressed."
On if people recognize his voice over the phone when he calls to order pizza or something:
Carolla admits that this has happened, though it's hard to get real stats because most people don't say anything. If he calls 10 places, one of them might recognize his "nasally drone" and think it's Adam Carolla — it's unlikely they're brave enough to ask.
On his thoughts about former "Man Show" co-star Jimmy Kimmel's slate of viral YouTube pranks:
To Carolla, this is just a natural growth of Kimmel's longtime love of pranks. "Jimmy's always made prank phone calls, he didn't need to videotape it," Carolla says. "That's just what he did." He compares Jimmy Kimmel realizing you could do pranks on the Internet to a guy addicted to porn who just discovered there's porn on the Internet – why would you ever do anything else?
"Catch a Contractor" premieres Sunday, March 9 at 10 p.m. on Spike TV.


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