text: A couple of years ago, I was in a fairly unique situation in the band I was in. I had hired on with them as their sound guy but the drummer (who I had known for over 12 years) one night commented that I also played bass. At he time I was not really interested in playing, and certainly did not want to step on the current bass players toes. Well they kept asking so I learned a few songs and would play a couple at each show. Eventually this evolved into me being on stage palying bass, mandolin, singing lead and or back up and basically being a member of the band. I spent a little more than a third of the night and was paid the same as every other band member. During that time the band went through 3 lead guitar players and 2 keyboard players (band consisted of guitar-synth guitar/bass/drums/female vox and a second guitar or a key player) So, due to the bandleader (guitar-synth guitar) having foot problems and workmans comp problems, when it came time to get another guitar player who could take over a lot of the male lead vox work. Enter the next guitar player, we'll call him "Slimey". We first met Slimey at a show in one of the nicer clubs we played. He was sitting in front of the soundboard and was heard more than one time making nasty remarks about the band. Which of course the band didn't hear cause they are on stage. THey invite him to sit in and my friend and I cringe when he plays and sings (he can play and sing, but his inflection was terrible and his guitar playing was nothing special, plus he just looked "Slimey" - think used car salesman) Anyway, bandleader is desparate, and even after I voiced my opinion of Slimey, decides to hire him anyway. Now, almost immediately after being hired, instead of learing the bands setlist, Slimey starts injecting his ideas into the band, and wanting to bring other songs in. This would not be bad except that he calimed that he now all of the bands current material and really did not need to practice that but wanted to make everyone else work on his songs (also sonegs that he could play fiddle on) and during shows started taking over the "frontman" spot, which inlcuded doing most of the talking to the crowd. He had a bunch of stupid cliche things that he would say every show, and you could just hear people in the crowd groan after hearing this stuff night after night. He would never add anything else. he also seemed to have a problem with me coming out from behind the mixer to perform. It also became painfully clear that he had trouble "following", meaning staying within the correct tempo, causing everybody else (including the drummer) to have to follow him to keep the songs sounding correct. The bass player would complain that they were ending up playing songs too fast and she could not handle them. Slimey would blame it on the drummer (who is one of the most solid pocket drummers i know), and would never miss a chance to expand on his therory that the drummer had trouble keeping time when ever the drummer was not around. Slimey would make comments like "I always have to turn to him and *makes a motion like shaking the headstock of his guitar up and down in rhythm" to keep him in time" He said this one night after the drummer had packed and left after a show and I almost went off on him, but as I was leaving I mention in allthe times I had played with the drummer, I never had to "do the guitar shaking thing" . Which made Slimey a little mad. Now in the entire time that Slimey and I were in the band together, I always treated him professionally both in rehearsals and especially at shows, even though I personally did not like him. Adn the rest of the band knew this, and also knew that I would never make a scene at a show or do anything that would reflect negatively on the band itself. The same cannot be said for Slimey who more than one time insulted people in the clubs and once even shoved the owner of a club we were playing when he accidentally bumped into the singers music stand while dancing. Needless to say, we never played at that club again. I said to the bandleader that I thought Slimey was really bad for the band was was going to end up hurting our reputation if something was not done soon. The band leader, who was still dealing with the previously mentioned problems said that he under stood, but there was no time to really do anything about it then. Anyway, Slimey and I got into an argument about driving long distances to play little s**thole clubs that were not going to pay the band very much (7 people including the guy who helped us move gear and ran our lights) Slimey also played in a little 3 piece band (which included Slimey and what ever bass player and drummer hie could find to play with him) that he would play with whenever we were not booked. This was not an issue as long as he didn't double book (more on that later). He thought that since his 3 piece band was playing these little clubs that the rest of the band would be happy if he booked us in there as well. But due to everyones working schedules, nobody really wanted to take the shows because we already had problems with long distance shows and Slimey had been told that. I'm guessing that Slimey didn't like me because he took this oppertunity to make the claim that I should not have any say about the bands bookings because in his mind, I was "just the soundguy" and should be happy that they even let me get up on stage and perform with the musicians. And othe than that I should just shut up. I explained to him that I was a member of the band long before he was and that the rest of the band thought that I brought a lot to the show and was one of the things that made the band a little different. At this point I told the band, that If things kept up the way they were going, either Slimey of myself was going to have to leave. I also said that I really did not want them to have to make that decision but I felt it was important that they all knew how I felt. The band leaders had a talk with Slimey which resulted in him starting so send me really nasty emails about how I was draggin the band down and that nobody at the shows wanted to see me get up and sing/play, and how he ALWAY recieved comliments on his performances at every show and that I neede to just shut up and be happy running sound. (i found it funny that his "friends" never came out to see the band, but mine did..and hated him..) This, to me was the last straw and I informed the band that I would be leaving since I did not feel I could work with Slimey in a professional manner. This resulted in a barage of emails from Slimey shouting things like "good riddance to a sorry a**hole" and that the band would be better without me, and that If I ever showed up at one of their shows, that "it was going down" Yes, he threatend me with physical violence" I kept copies of all his emails and forwarded cpies to the band so if they had any doubt about how Slimey really was, this would leave no questions. I kept in touch with the band (cause they were all my friends, except Slimey) and the drummer was complaining about Slimey missing practices saysing he was sick. and then one night, they called me and invited me to a show saying Slimey had called them saying that he could not play because he had fallen and hurt himself and could not play. So he would not be there. They had called a friend that played keys to fill in and since Slimey was not there, they invited me out as well. When I get to the show, on break they tell me that they know that Slimey is not hurt, but actually playing a gig at another club with his 3 piece band (cause it paid more). They new this because Slimey had left his date book at there house and they found it and read it (he was also playing the night he said he could practice because he was said he was sick) So they fired him the next week. I had been working with another band by now but told them that if they wanted, I would come out a help them out when I was available. This went on for a while, and I joined the band full time again and lasted until I decided to leave the band to put together my own band. That was a couple of years ago...fast forward to last week. My friend and I had arrived at the club where we were playing that night and notice that Slimeys band was playing the following week. we unloaded my gear and and sat down to have dinner when the manager of the club came over to talk to us. She told me that they had just purchased another club nearby and wanted to now if we would be interested in playing there, I recognized that this was a club that Slimey played at frequently. I said sure, do you have anything open in May (I did not have the band calendar with me since I don't do our booking in this club, drummer wife does, but i knew we were blank in May) She said she did not think they had any openings in May, so I said "Well, if you have Slimeys band booked, just fire them and give us their spot." She looked shocked for a second, and then said "really? can you pay on the 6th?" I said "yea, why?" and she said that she had been told that if she could get someone to cover Slimey's bands date, to fire them. At which point the drummers wife walked in with the calendar, the manager promptly wrote us in for the 6th and went and called Slimey and informed him that they were fired...from both clubs.... I promptly finished my burger, setup my gear and had a great tiem playing that night... and I'm sure I'll have a great time playing on the 6th as well.


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The list of fastest-growing U.S. staffing firms was released today by Staffing Industry Analysts. The annual list includes staffing firms with compound annual revenue growth of 15 percent or greater from 2007 through 2011.
The five fastest-growing staffing firms in the U.S. are:
- PrimeSkill Staffing Services; Oxnard, Calif.; 79.2 percent growth rate
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Three of the top five firms served the information technology staffing segment. And IT staffing firms also dominated the overall list of fastest-growing staffing firms.
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Obvious contrasts are at play in Young's work, between nature and artifice, old and new, structure and randomness. Yet passages guided by chance are all the more allusive for the exacting attention paid to form elsewhere. And the artifice of language, in the form of writing, appears ultimately as a further expression of nature, like flowers, the idiosyncratic sigils of a strange and perpetual exultance.
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Better Things Series 2013
26 The Lord said to Moses, 27 "The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. Hold a sacred assembly and deny yourselves,and present a food offering to the Lord. 28 Do not do any work on that day, because it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the Lord your God. 29 Those who do not deny themselves on that day must be cut off from their people. 30 I will destroy from among their people anyone who does any work on that day. 31 You shall do no work at all. This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live. 32 It is a day of sabbath rest for you, and you must deny yourselves. From the evening of the ninth day of the month until the following evening you are to observe your sabbath."
Jesus ministry began during the fall feasts.
On The Day of Atonement
The High Priest could enter the Most Holy Place of the Temple
Fact to face panim elpanim
Mercy Seat
The Everyday Reminder
Exodus 29:38–42 (ESV)
"Now this is what you shall offer on the altar: two lambs a year old day by day regularly. 39 One lamb you shall offer in the morning, and the other lamb you shall offer at twilight.
Atonement vs. At One-Ment
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 9:22
Romans 6:23 (ESV)
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Atonement: Kippur – covering, protection –Noah's Ark
Sin or Mistake
dictionary definition for sin is: "Sin is a transgression [and here it is] of divine law." That's why I don't tell my kids, "You've sinned against me."
"Any act regarded as such a transgression, especially, [here it is] a willful or deliberate violation of some religious or moral principle."
"A mistake is an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning." "Oh, I just wasn't thinking straight" (carelessness) or "Oh, I didn't see that" (insufficient knowledge). "Well, I didn't know any better," etc. See, this is a lot better word, because when you catch me, I can say, "Ah, my bad! My mistake."
Sin is not just breaking the law.
Read: Matthew 5: 18 But I say…
Point #1: You're a sinner; you're in trouble.
Point #2: God loves sinners and has sent a Savior on their behalf.
The Prodigal Returns
Luke Chapter 15, verse 21. Just listen to this: "Father, I have sinned."
Romans 3:23-25a
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,[i] through the shedding of his blood
1 John 1: 1-19 NIV
The Incarnation of the Word of Life
God will Provide the Lamb
Genesis 22
"Forty years before the destruction of the Temple (70 AD) the lot did not come up in the right hand, nor did the crimson stripe become white, nor did the westernmost light burn; and the doors of the heikhal (the Holy Place of the Temple) opened of their own accord. —Talmud Bavli, Yoma 39b
God will Provide THE PERFECT LAMB
1 Peter 2:24 NIV
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed."
Isaiah 53:7-8
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent,so he did not open his mouth.
8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away.
Yet who of his generation protested?
For he was cut off from the land of the living;
for the transgression of my people he was punished
Read Eph. 2:1-5
1 Peter 1:18-21: "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God."


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Steven Lowell of Realtime Casting writes as to why a poor website may just affect the opinion of your voiceover quality
You cannot see me right now, but on a lunch/dinner break I decided to dig into information received this summer about a timeshare home for vacation next year. It is cold and December. I like the sunshine, and I needed to warm myself up.
However, my experience with this timeshare website left me happy it is December and cold. I felt inspired to sneak this blog in for voice talent because I often see voice talent focus on "appearance" of a website, before functionality. To many, the appearance of "quality" is good enough, but voice talent all know by 2014 how other websites are doing well despite claims the talent are not "quality".
First, I do not like to insult people. I remember where I started and how I felt at a time when I had not yet defined my self-worth. For years, I focused on "quality audio", but then websites came along making the process easier for hiring and it seemed "quality audio" was no longer enough. In the past 7 years, I have discovered that a poor functioning website can in fact leave a person believing they have no idea how to work in voiceovers. Yes, it is true and I will explain why.
Are you kidding?
Do not kid yourself. It does not matter if you are the most amazing voice talent in the world, if a link is broken on your website or the mapping of the website takes people to dead pages or unexpected pages, they may see it as a reflection of your ability to get voiceover work. You may get work all the time offline and that is great, but if you subject yourself to the online arena where everyone is a genius because we can all do Google searches, you will find even the biggest businesses will not waste time on strangers if their website has problems.
Perhaps, the first time I thought of this was after the President of the United States released the Obamacare website. Now, debates aside about the policy, the one singular complaint that people focused on first was, "The website is unusable!". As a result, they pointed that to be one of many reasons why Obamacare was a bad idea. The complaints of the website went so far as to say, "The President has no idea what he is doing online".
Anyone with a website is open to such ridicule. Our friends may be nicer to us about reporting problems with our websites, but the fact is with larger audiences you generally have a more brutal, opinionated set of opinions.
Getting back on topic
Imagine now you are a full-time working voice actor and it is time to get yourself online. You set up a page listing all types of work you have done, putting up amazing graphics, and that page shows you are the go-to person in the industry!
And guess what…Your play buttons do not work. You left out a "contact" button, which is the equivalent of leaving cup holders out of cars, and everything you typed out in text cannot be validated. In the world of working online you have made yourself look like the very thing you curse about working online: A NEWB!
Worse than that, you look like a NEWB who is convinced they know everything, and anyone with an ego online is immediately subject to abuse for believing they are above someone. The large audience that is the neutralizing online crowd now has an opinion of your voice tainted with a negative view of you as a person or business. As people, we would all prefer to work with someone who can do the job and makes working together a pleasure. Working together starts at the "website".
OH! About the timeshare
Spend your whole lunch break trying to contact customer service or clicking a "Terms of Service" button, only to get a 500 error, and that trip to a nice sunny place now feels like a tremendous waste of time. Even those keeping emotions in check will still have a tainted experience on vacation from using a website that does not work. And it happens for one simple reason…
- A broken website affects the ability of a person to trust what is happening in front of them. It raises the question, "Are these guys legit or just another attempt to rip someone off or collect data for the purposes of building email lists.
Not to mention, whether we all realize it or not, using websites takes work. Making someone's job harder to hire you just makes them think you are behind the times of what is required to make people's work lives easier.
Have times changed? No, except for one thing
This is the timeline of ways to share demos over my last 20 years in the industry:
"Steven, you have to get your demo on cassette." circa 1992
"Steven, you have to get your demo on CD." – circa 1995
"Steven, you have to get your demo online and burn cd's for everyone." – circa 2000
"Steven, you have to get your demo on casting websites!" – circa 2004
…and that is where things got "different". Somehow, when we started working online we started to believe it was somewhat unprofessional to do so. I know the reasons why (and that is another long story), but at the time I realized that times were changing again and I wondered why some people were choosing to back out of changing, again. Those who knew "websites" gained a foothold for knowing that websites will be the tool to work with in the future. Now in 2014, many great people who inspired me years back are playing catch-up.
And in times of playing catch-up, it is time to put aside what we once knew to effectively translate that "greatness" into a website, for to defend what we once knew only creates confrontation and wastes valuable time. There is no time to defend oneself when a web developer says to a voice talent, "That does not work. It makes you look like you do not know what you are doing."
Small list of things that drive people nuts with websites
1. Poor page to page mapping
2. Broken call-to-action links that leave one tapping a phone or clicking a button. Here is an example See what I mean?
3. No contact button or worse…A contact button that offers no contact information
4. No description of actions to take or purpose of website
5. Strange fonts or broken graphics
6. No "fun factor". Websites that take themselves a little too seriously violate web etiquette of keeping things happy. We all need to be happy. Websites are work.
Think of the good person on the other side of the laptop or tablet, who did not want to waste his lunch hour figuring out how to hire you. Trust me. It matters. Right now, I have to call a customer service line and I was using the website to save time. Depending on the wait time, I may be cancelling this service.
Don't make it work for people to hire you. Make them smile when they hear your voice.


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Pancreas, What It Does For Us [AUDIO]
A Better You features discussion about our pancreas, what it does for us and diseases which affect it. Dr. Muslim Atique and Dr. Thav Thambi from Sanford Health will educate us. Genetics and live style play a role in pancreas issues. Pancreatic cancer has a very high mortality rate. It must be found early for a successful outcome. All this with host Rick Knobe on A Better You.
Broadcast Saturday, August 24, 2013


text: Along with a new title I have also taken another new class Intaglio Printing. I wish I had taken this when I was much younger but I did enjoy and my only regret was the time limitation I experienced because of working full time. I would have dedicated a larger lot of my time if it was feasible. This is my first monotype. I do enjoy the fact that this type of printing can be done anywhere. This is titled "8:45 NYC"


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Vintage Kenner Star Wars Toys
A regularly updated blog about my vintage Kenner Star Wars toy collection. Some stuff that I've recently acquired; some stuff that I've had since I was a kid. Some rare, some common, but all sharing the warmth, charm and character of the "first generation" of Star Wars toys - the ones we played with as kids in the late '70s and early '80s.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Land of the Jawas Action Playset
One of the earliest playsets produced in 1978 was the iconic "Land of the Jawas" Action Playset, depicting the Jawa Sandcrawler where Threepio and Artoo were briefly incarcerated after being captured by the Jawas. Of course, this isn't the only toy version of the massive Jawa vehicle - there was a much more expensive radio-controlled Sandcrawler as well - but for kids of modest means this was likely to be the only Tatooine playset they would see during the Star Wars era, anyway.
Box end shows film scene of Jawas and figures arranged with the playset.
Box top with close-ups.
Here we go. Of course, the playset is composed of three main elements - the plastic base, the cardboard backdrop depicting the Sandcrawler, and the plastic escape pod in which Threepio and Artoo escaped the Blockade Runner.
The plastic base features a cave for Artoo to hide in, and of course the ubiquitous "action feature". Turn the lever and the Jawa rotates, tripping a trigger underneath the toy that snaps the small square under Artoo's right leg. If you've positioned the figure just right, it goes flying into the air!
Jawa menaces Threepio near the pod. It's big enough to fit two action figures, provided that they're friendly...
R5-D4 about to get sucked up into the belly of the Sandcrawler - or perhaps he's being brought out for sale? Too bad there isn't a vintage "Uncle Owen" figure, depriving kids of the opportunity to reenact the thrilling "droid purchase" scene!
Tusken Raider is nearby because, well, it's Tatooine, and there were only 21 figures released when the playset came out... and of those, only two were representative of Tatooine natives.
Who's that li'l fella peeking out of the cave? The notorious "vinyl cape Jawa"...! Unlike his much more common cloth-caped brethren, the vinyl cape Jawa is a rare bird indeed. The first release of the figure included the distinctive vinyl cape, which was criticized for being "cheap-looking" since the figure was half the size of the others in the line and sold for the same price. So the cape was changed early on to a "richer-looking" cloth. I've owned this figure since it was new and I have to admit to youthful disappointment with it, envying the cloth-caped Jawas owned by my friends. But I'm certainly glad I held onto him ;-)
The rear of the playset, showing the "manual elevator" which raises and lowers figures from the Sandcrawler.
Plastic pegs are included to fit the feet of action figures, allowing them to stand inside the body of the Sandcrawler.
It's a bit tricky getting figures in there, though, as the back of the backdrop is pretty high.
Copyright info on the bottom of the plastic base. Kenner was obviously an early proponent of the "reduce, reuse, recycle" philosophy, as we'll see in future posts. This plastic element was so expensive to make moldings for, it would be a shame to only use it in one playset... ;-)
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One of the largest energy sector players in Brazil, the Energisa Group, organized its 2016 meeting presenting the concept, "Together, we can navigate in any scenario". The aim of the event this year was to disseminate company strategies and to create closer bonds between management and employees, minimizing communication gaps and misunderstandings.
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The Gomez Files: The Comeback In Westwood
April 17, 2004
By Brian Gomez
LOS ANGELES - Resiliency has been the name of the game this season for the Arizona State baseball team, and its calling card held true Saturday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Stadium.
Down 3-0 after six innings because of shaky pitching and a struggling offense, the Sun Devils bounced back with the type of performance that reaffirmed their presence as a Pac-10 contender.
The offense came alive against UCLA senior right-hander Casey Janssen, thanks to senior Nick Walsh's game-tying, two-run double in the seventh, and the pitching held UCLA in check behind relievers Erik Averill and Zechry Zinicola, whom were perfect through the last five innings.
'It's always awesome to see our offense battling,' said Averill, who retired 11 consecutive batters after replacing starter Jason Urquidez. 'Janssen had shut us down for six or seven innings, and we just stayed on him. That's our thing, to play all nine.'
The No. 21-ranked Sun Devils mustered only two hits off Janssen through the first six innings, but finally got to him and a slew of Bruins relievers down the stretch.
Freshman Joe Persichina and junior Jeff Larish both got on with singles in the seventh, before freshman Josh Asanovich put ASU on the board with a sacrifice fly to center field. Freshman Colin Curtis smacked a single to left field and junior Dustin Pedroia drew a walk to load the bases, setting up Walsh's double to right field, which scored Larish and Curtis.
'He had been throwing me first-pitch fastballs, and in RBI situations, you want to get to him early,' said Walsh, whose double ran his hitting streak to five games. 'I was looking for a fastball middle to in, and that's what I got.'
After threatening in the eighth with two runners on base, the Sun Devils broke through in the ninth on Zinicola's sacrifice fly to center field, and then Zinicola (3-1) retired the side in order to end the game. UCLA junior Matt Thayer went down looking for the final out.
'Those guys were lights out in the preseason, and you can't expect them to be dominant like that throughout the whole season,' Walsh said of ASU's relievers. 'They had their struggles, but it looks like they're back on it.'
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Supreme Court will hear challenge to IQ threshold for death penalty
The high court will test whether Florida used a lawful process to
determine if convicted murderer Freddie Lee Hall, who is awaiting
execution pending the appeals process, was in fact not mentally
The Supreme Court ruled in 2002 that executing the mentally disabled was cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the US Constitution.
In the opinion for the 6-3 majority, Justice John Paul Stevens wrote of clinical definitions of mental disability but did not adopt any official standards. In dissent, Justice Antonin Scalia said it was best left to jurors to determine eligibility because "the symptoms of this condition can readily be feigned."
Thus, states are allowed to define who is considered mentally disabled.
"I suspect their ruling will affect not just Florida but the other states as well," Richard Dieter of the Death Penalty Information Center, a non-profit that collects and analyzes execution data, told Reuters.
Only a few of the 32 US states that have the death penalty diverge from the medical definition of mental disability - Florida, Georgia and Texas.
Hall's case may open these states to adjustments on who is eligible to be put to death.
The American Psychiatric Association says "intellectual disability," their preferred term after dropping "mental retardation" in 2012, should be assessed by a variety of factors - such as lingual ability, social judgment, and personal care - not just with standardized tests.
Hall, 68, was convicted for the 1978 shooting deaths of a sheriff's deputy and a woman who was seven months pregnant.
He was found to be mentally disabled in 1992, the first time state courts tested his competence. He was tested again after the Supreme Court's 2002 ruling, when he scored 71 on an IQ exam - the lowest to not be considered mentally disabled. The average score is 100, as "1 to 3 percent of the population has an IQ between 70 and 75 or lower," the Supreme Court said in 2002.
Florida has a three-part test for assessing mental capabilities. Sub-average intellectual capacity and difficulty living independently must be shown before the age of 18.
Hall's lawyer says the state courts are improperly using a "bright line" standard for proving low mental capabilities. The test Hall took did not intend to produce a clear IQ-level answer, the inventors say, but rather a range of possible scores. Hall's range would be between 67 and 75, his lawyer said.
In urging the Supreme Court to refuse the case, Florida's attorney general stressed that the state has a three-part test it applies, that Hall has scored above the state's threshold, and that states are best left to determine a question such as this.
The Supreme Court's 2002 ruling "expressly left the task of defining retardation to the states," the state asserted.


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Actor and comedian Gary Owen is one of the stars of the Screen Gems comedy "Think Like A Man Too" and the original film "Think Like A Man," both opening at number one at the box office. He was seen last year in the Universal comedy "Ride Along" with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. He also has a hit Showtime special, "I Agree With Myself," which is still airing on the network. Visit: http://garyowen.com/


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Hi, Elsa007, it seems that you're almost reached a satisfactory answer. You don't have to go looking for a trouble. My advice is not to walk straight into the exhibitionist's trap. They just want blessings from many and unspecified users to share their boring life together. Some people are weird craving for a celebrity-like lifestyle and they can be delusional in their belief that "I'm superior than... at least YOU!". It's easy to know it's a gimmick.
Luckily or unluckily, your close friend has such a sister, which is a reality, regardless of your likes and dislikes. I think your concern/frustration is caused by viewing the fact that your friend's hanging out and merging with the wrong crowd on the other side of your friendship, right? Sounds sad...... ʅ(´-ω-`)ʃ
Well....you can't control the situation, but you can believe your friend's real thoughts at any time. I bet your friend is a much better person than you suspect. I hope you can clear all misunderstandings! Don't be swayed by the kind of stuff and focus on your study for future success! Good luck Elsa! =͟͟͞͞٩(๑☉ᴗ☉)੭ु⁾⁾


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Well, it's official. I'm a bad blogger. Waaaahwaaaaah.
For the past several months, I've been consumed by planning C's first birthday party (and loving every moment of it!). Remember my inspiration parties? Well, we had the party this past weekend...and it was everything I had envisioned. I had every intention of sharing all of the details with you. The problem? I was so busy playing hostess & celebrating that I didn't take any pictures! All my hard work...and nothing to show for it! I explained this to Courtenay & she replied, "Don't be sad. We made great memories. Everyone had fun." I suppose my dear sister is right... :)


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In the Steam version there are new gameplay mechanics, new maps and new play modes (pub, unranked matches, ranked matches).
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Draft Minutes for Annual General Meeting
Saturday 25th May 2013
After CELM AGM, Museum Room
Present. Directors, Archie MacColl (Chair), Duncan Drysdale (Treas), Jennifer Baker (Sec), Stuart Ross.
Committee. Nic Jones.
Archie MacGillivray, Bob Hay, John Livingstone, Duncan Livingstone Margaret MacDonald, Barbara McDougall, Lorraine King, Freda Drysdale, Duncan Ferguson. Memory McDonald, Iain MacKinnon, Teenie Wilson, Ali Cunningham, Anne Livingstone, Julian Wormleighton, Carol Wormleighton, , Sebastian Tombs, Catriona White, David Gloag, Dorothy Livingstone, Rev Roderick Campbell.
Lorraine King, Peggy Nicholson
Minutes of AGM 2012:
Approval of the minutes was proposed by Julian Wormleighton, seconded by Ian MacKinnon.
Chairperson's Report
Archie MacColl presented the report during which he thanked Davy Meddes for work done on the Cottage roof and Stephen Green for work on computers and electrics. He expressed regret for the latter's decision to leave the Centre.
He explained that work on the roof and the heating system was ongoing.
Treasurer's Report.
The Treasurer presented his report giving special thanks to Ina MacColl for her sterling work in the shop and the help that she has given him.
He submitted the accounts for approval. Seconded by Ian MacKinnon.
Duncan Drysdale proposed that James Gunn, Chartered Accountants should be reappointed as Independent Examiners. Seconded by Archie MacColl; agreed by the meeting.
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CHICAGO - Very quickly, Rick Hahn is becoming a hero among White Sox fans.
The prospects acquired during offseason trades are playing well in the minors while the general manager just landed another from Cuba. Despite a so-so team at the MLB level, the talent pool growing in the White Sox's farm system has fans quite optimistic.
Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman discussed the most recent development - the signing of Luis Robert - on Tuesday's Sports Feed. That's part of the #FeedonThis which you can watch in the video above.
Mike Glennon repeatedly told reporters on Tuesday that the Bears were his team in 2017.
Is the quarterback right? Only time will tell.
Josh and Jarrett discussed that on Tuesday's show which you can watch above.


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Thursday, March 20You Have No Idea What 'Having No Idea' Means.
When I was an criminally underweight Freshman in high school, there was this girl that I spent a large amount of time with, we'll call her 'Margaret.' My friendship with Margaret was solid and rare; we cheated off of each others' tests, we exchanged idiotic notes throughout the school day and advised each other through short-term relationships, crushes and obsessions. It was a pretty decent and worthwhile arrangement; one of those situations where everyone naturally assumed that we were a couple, and we would just nod and play along, certain that our platonic agreement was cooler and stronger.
Now that I'm older, I know for a fact that platonic relationships are impossible. You cannot be friends with someone of the opposite or desired gender without wanting to sleep with them in some capacity.
So, as these stories go, our solid friendship was to be short-lived, thanks in part to the contents of my pants. I eventually fell hard for Margaret, far outside the reaches of what a strong friendship could provide, and felt it necessary to destroy the good thing we had going for the chance at a more physical and advanced form of bodily communication. I knew going in that it was sabotage, but something had to give. I couldn't look at her anymore without wanting to tell her. I couldn't hear another story about a bad date without begging her to let me make things right. I couldn't even eat or listen to the radio. Surely, a friendship this strong would only be strengthened by this revelation, right?
I actually believed that. I also listened to Marilyn Manson, so... yeah.
As detailed in the classic CDP essay, 'No Scents Whatsoever,' my attempt to cross into this forbidden territory was tragically shot down by what could be accurately described as a gaffe of Shakespearean proportions. Margaret turned me down in the most unexpected way possible, our friendship hit the wall and I almost ended up getting arrested for indecent exposure.
'No Scents Whatsoever' is also featured in 65 Poor Life Decisions, which you should order right now. In fact, you should read that essay in order to get all caught up. Go on, I'll wait.
'No Scents Whatsoever' only told the funny part of the story, though. The 'let's all laugh at the poor kid who whizzed everything down his leg at the football game' part. What happened the next day was far more interesting, deep and somewhat damaging.
Upon returning to school, I knew I had to do something, say something, to hopefully justify my actions and attempt to get things with Margaret back to the way they once were. We almost instantly ran into each other; the once-simple transitions and conversation now awkwardly vacant. We both had some serious explaining to do.
ME - "Hey. We should probably talk."
MARGARET - "Hey. I know."
ME - "Look, I'm sorry for messing everything up by trying to mine something that wasn't there. I didn't think it through, and I know it's going to be impossible to go back to the way things were, but..."
Margaret cut me off.
MARGARET - "I just...I can't go out with you right now. I'm really sorry."
The tone in her voice suggested that she wasn't necessary believing the words she was saying. This conflicted me, but more than anything, it pissed me off.
ME (still frustrated and embarrassed) - "Well, why the hell not? Because I know your secrets? Because my jaw clicks all loud when I eat? Because I wear the same stupid cologne that your dad wears? Why can't this work?"
MARGARET (incredulous and saddened) - "Ryan, I can't go out with you because you don't believe in God."
My eyes got wide, and I shut down. Right there, in the middle of a crowded high school hallway, the two of us hit a moral and emotional crossroads that was still probably years out of our league to correctly tackle. Somehow, through our several months of wonderful friendship and happiness, we never allowed a massive topic like religion butt in and ruin the party with its polarizing attitude and smug grin. However, this was clearly an issue that Margaret took seriously. Seriously enough to turn down a relationship with someone close to her.
MARGARET - "I...I just can't do it. I'm sorry. It's not like I don't want to...I just can't."
I didn't know what to say. Part of me wanted to beg her to shake it off and give this oily heathen a chance. Part of me wanted to hold her and praise her for being so deeply rooted and mature in her faith. Yet another part of me wanted to know how she was so sure I was an Atheist. I had never mentioned my beliefs to her explicitly; I'm assuming she simply took a cue from all my terrible jokes and constant mocking of organized religion. Either way, she jumped the gun.
If you asked me if I believe in God right now, I'd say 'not really.' Had you asked me at the age of 14, however, I probably would have said yes. In any case, how do you respond to a statement like that? It's not like Margaret told me she disliked my haircut, or that I listened to terrible music. I couldn't remedy the situation by saying 'I'll try harder next time!' or 'I can learn!' This was serious. An issue of faith that had no room for a guy like me. I could be her friend, we could even grow to love each other as friends, but she would never be mine unless one of us drastically changed their spiritual views.
I was dumbfounded. I had reached the Boss Level with no cheat codes. It was over.
ME - "Are we going to be....okay?"
MARGARET - "Yeah, we're cool. We just can't...you know."
ME - "Yeah, I know...I think."
Wow. All that stuff I did for her to show that I was quality best friend and boyfriend material wasn't even close to cutting it. She didn't need someone who was willing to borrow her a shirt after a lunchroom food fight covered her own with pineapple juice. She didn't need someone that bought her an ice cream cone every day after school. She needed someone to pray with. Someone to attend church with. Someone to court her. A jock or preppie guy was the usual sort of challenge I was used to overcoming when it came to women, but this?
Jesus Christ, why didn't any of this come up earlier?
As previously stated, I knew I wasn't possessing the mental facilities to properly re-evaluate my entire stance on spirituality during my Freshman year. If you need proof of my immaturity, know that at the time of the argument, I was wearing a shirt that said '69' on it. All I knew was that I wanted to go out with her, and this new roadblock driven between the two of us wouldn't go away until our friendship was completely off the rails. I had to do something to keep Margaret close, protect our bond, slap God directly in the face and prove to everyone that I was able to go to the next level for her.
For most women, this would be a show of gratitude; like meeting her parents or ceasing communication with ex-girlfriends. For Margaret, this meant church.
And I was in.
There was a teen-centered church service that Margaret liked to go to every Wednesday night in the city. It was one of those places where the minister wore blue jeans, boasted a goatee and desperately attempted to phrase the words of Jesus in a way that apathetic teens would understand and care about. Decent music was played. Coffee was sold. Candles were lit in the darkened, small conference area, and I was there with Margaret, wondering just how far I'd go to prove a point or see her in her bra.
I tapped my feet and hands simultaneously under the table, trying to ward off a panic attack as claustraphobia and religious anxiety sank in. I looked over at Margaret, who was saying hello to friends and placing her order.
MARGARET - "Coffee?"
ME - "Uh, no. I don't drink coffee."
MARGARET - "Wow, I had no idea!"
I thought to myself, "You clearly have no idea what 'having no idea' means. I'm sitting here, waiting for Mr. Biblepants McGee up there to start blowing smoke up my ass about the paradise of accepting God's love, when all I really want is yours."
Instead, I just said:
ME - "Well, you learn something new every day. I'll take a bottle of non-blessed water, please."
MARGARET - "Oh, you're hilarious."
Fun Fact for you. I was raised Catholic. Catholic mass, for those out of the loop, is basically an hour-long punishment every Sunday morning. You show up, exclaim to the world that you're a worthless and flawed human being, beg forgiveness and give thanks to God for allowing you to live. At the age of 14, this was the only religion I knew, and I was preparing for more of the same as I chewed my nails to the marrowbone and wondered if this was all really worth it.
I've done a lot of things to win the affection of women. I've written beautiful songs and poems. I've driven hundreds of miles and talked for hours on end. I've spent money I didn't have for gifts I didn't understand. I even got punched in the face a couple times. But none of that compared to the uncharted, uncomfortable waters I was wading into. I peeled the wrapper off of my water bottle and the service began.
Of course, the night went well. The pastor did a good job of reminding me that Jesus was a fairly amazing guy, and no matter what I believe concerning my mortal soul in the hereafter, it wouldn't hurt to try to remember some of the interesting teachings and words of the Big J. Same goes for other visionaries, like Buddha or even Martin Luther King. That, I could honestly handle, and even now as an adult, I hold a certain amount of faith in the words of prophets, just not the way they are perverted, twisted and used as a weapon by some of his closest followers.
I feel the same way when an e-mail floats around that was incorrectly attributed to George Carlin or Kurt Vonnegut. Stop disgracing the name, people!
Throughout the night, I was on my best behavior. I bowed my head when everyone else did. I shredded my napkin to bits when I got bored. Each time I heard something that I wanted to dispute with every fiber of my cynical and humanistic being, I just looked over at Margaret and thought about what I'd be missing out on by being an asshole. "Get your mind right," I reassured myself. "It's for the greater good."
I ended up going back to the church with her for most of the Summer after my Freshman year. Our friendship bloomed back into the rare and wonderful thing it used to be, and we both settled into the harsh realization that we're better friends than lovers. By the time Summer was over, we were both seeing other people, and we were happier for it.
I'm glad that I was pushed out of my comfort zone, even if it was for all the wrong reasons. I knew that she knew, too, and she made a point to let me know that she appreciated it. We both knew that I'd never be the guy to complete a successful courtship. The guy to save his virginity until marriage. The guy that voluntarily gave his time to organized religion for any reason other than a friend's companionship. At the end of the day, we both emerged a little smarter, a little further apart, and a little more aware that we were absolutely horrible for each other. When Sophomore year started, we were too busy and preoccupied to speak to each other.
Six years later, while I was working at the hardware store, Margaret walked in. We exchanged a few words and e-mail addresses, with the mutual promise that we wouldn't lose touch with each other again. That was the last time we spoke.
Wednesday, March 19It's Business Time.
I'll have a new post up tomorrow.
But today...today is Business Time.
Monday, March 17Lost Monday - "Ji Yeon."
Season 4 - Episode 7: "Ji Yeon."
Another Lost Monday is upon us. We have much to discuss; this relationship is suffocating me!
After a busy and relatively somber weekend, it feels good to be back home and settling into a rhythm. The NCAA tournament is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory (and Florida/Illinois-free), there's only one more episode of Lost before a four-week hiatus allows us all to catch our breath, and I begin pre-production on my second book in 15 days.
As I've stated before in interviews and the like, I have at least 25 brand-new essays that I already have begun outlining for the follow-up to the wildly successful cult classic, 65 Poor Life Decisions. My goal is to have it all wrapped up on my end (some funny jokes and a decent font selection, mostly) by the end of 2008. Stagnation is my only unforgivable sin, and I'm not waiting any longer to write more poop jokes and drag my family's name through said poop.
By the way, personalized copies of 65 Poor Life Decisions are selling fast, and I will no longer be offering the direct-mail order deal once they run out. So if you're looking to order an autographed copy through me, you'd better do it quick, because I honestly have less than a handful of books left that aren't already reserved. Get cracking.
("Muffintop horseback radiator pants!")
Now, it's time to talk about Lost. One of the reasons that we dig Lost so much is due to their surprise endings, crazy revelations, trendy island fashions and their respect for the intelligence of the audience. Even though the single biggest gripe on the series is "I don't get it," the writers and producers of the Greatest Television Drama Of All-Time refuse to go the Heroes and Friday Night Lights route and dumb it down for a few more ratings points and that all-important "idiot" demographic the networks are constantly clamoring for (Why, FNL, why?).
That being said, last week's episode was, in my opinion, a twist ending for the sake of twist endings. A plot device used to cover up the fact that they didn't want to give away everything just yet, and in doing so, jerked the audience around for no good reason. In Lost history, Jin and Sun always collaborated on their flashback episodes, mainly because their separate storylines weren't interesting enough to carry an episode on their own. Furthermore, their story as a couple was always more intriguing and parallel to what they happened to be experiencing on the island at any particular time.
What happened in 'Ji Yeon' was interesting, surprising and shocking, but somewhat unnecessary and deceptive for no other reason than to pad out a lackluster 48 minutes of events.
Don't believe me? Take it up with The Thick & Meaty!
Jin is rushing to the hospital to deliver a present for his boss, Mr. Paik. This flashback appears to run parallel with the events of the soon-to-be-discussed flash-forward, but not so fast, Tough Guy. You're about to look like an ass in front of all your friends.
Oh, and that's it. That's the entire flashback. He successfully delivers his stuffed panda on time, and life continues as planned. Quite possibly the most unnecessary flashback in Lost history.
(Jin searches in vain for a Korean videogame that isn't violently pornographic.)
Sun realizes that she doesn't have a lot of time left before her pregnancy begins to end her life. Hey, most women get to at least give birth before the child ruins the rest of their life, but not poor Sun. Regardless, she doesn't trust the Boaties and she doesn't trust Juliet, so she wants to head off to Locke's camp where she can at least die on a comfortable mattress. Jin blindly follows, like any husband unwilling to step into the sputtering gunfire of an unnecessary argument would.
Juliet, trying to convince Sun to stick around and attempt rescue, spills the beans to Jin that Sun had an affair with that one guy who's head was shaped like an egg. Jin grits his teeth and decides to go fishing with Bernard, who pops in simply to remind us that yes, he's still a character on the show.
While fishing, Jin snaps and tears Bernard's head off. This seems to calm Jin somewhat, who heads back to Sun, accepts her apology and makes nice.
Wow, Jin forgave that affair in near-record time. He didn't even try to snag a free night of anonymous sex for himself or anything. He didn't even let Maury get involved, for God's sake. This only makes sense for one reason, and one reason alone, which leads us to our Question Of The Week!
"What Is Jin Hiding?"
A - His own private affair with a jug of Dharma Ranch Dressing.
B - A crippling Pachinko addiction.
C - That he was kind of an asshole up until about three weeks ago.
D - A prehensile tail.
Of course, the correct answer is "The largest collection of Korean pornography the island has ever seen." Thanks for playing, let's continue on.
("God damn, it's awesome to be me.")
The crew of the freighter are dropping like flies every time they get near the island. I personally find the idea of the energy surrounding the island being so great as to cause insanity followed by suicide to be absolutely awesome. What a neat way to properly illustrate just how much power this place has. At least you did something right this week, Television Show.
The 'spy' on the boat sends a message Desmond & Sayid's way, claiming that they shouldn't trust the captain. Of course, if this spy is working for Ben, who does not want the island to be discovered, it would be theorized that we should trust what the captain has to say when it comes to a certain egomaniacal nebbish named Benjamin Linus. The spy keeps turning the boat towards the island, presumably in an attempt to drive everyone on board loopy.
When Desmond and Sayid finally meet up with the captain, he validates what Benjamin said in that Charles Widmore is behind the freighter and eventual discovery of the island. He also ties a few loose ends by stating that the Flight 815 crash was staged to pull one over on a global scale, and that Benjamin might have been to blame.
Whadda douche.
The revelation is that we see Michael Dawson on the boat, posing as a janitor named Kevin Johnson. Sayid and Desmond play along, but you can be assured that they will get some answers next week; particularly due to the preview footage that shows Sayid screaming "I want answers!"
Now, Michael popping back up after 28 episodes away was pretty awesome, albeit a little expected. This got me wondering if there are any other Lost cameos that would be even more awesome.
5 Awesome Lost Cameos By Former Cast Members:
1. Ana Lucia - Shows up drunk and crashes her PT Cruiser into the island's temporary breakfast nook.
2. Charlie - Pops in to briefly to remind everyone that he's nailing Evangeline Lilly in real-life.
3. Tom - puts on that fake beard and acts all creepy, just for old-times sake. Maybe someday they'll fully explain why the Others liked to play dress-up so much.
4. Paulo - Strolls into frame, is immediately shot in the face by Sawyer, and the episode continues as planned.
5. Two words: Zombie Eko.
("Bitch said what?")
Sun, off the island and recognized as one of the Oceanic Six, successfully gives birth to a baby girl named Ji Yeon. A short time afterwards, Hurley flies in to see the baby, and visit Jin's gravesite, where it is shown that he is being portrayed as someone who died in the Flight 815 crash. I had to pause the DVR and read it about four times, but yup, there it is.
Smash-cut, episode over.
It took me awhile to wrap my head around the ending, mainly because it was so unnecessary that it caught me by surprise. Nonetheless, this episode raised a lot of new questions, for which we must Break It Down!
4 - The date on Jin's tombstone reads that he died on the date of the Flight 815 crash. This not only proves that he is NOT one of the Oceanic 6 (only 5 have been revealed), but that Sun is also following the story that only 8 survived the crash, and 6 survived for the rescue. There must be a damn good reason why Hurley, Sayid, Kate, Jack and Sun would all commit to something to emotionally draining.
I'm assuming they were offered free Cousin's Sub sandwiches for life in exchange for their silence. What I wouldn't give for that.
Cousin's Subs. Better Bread, Better Subs.
8 - So, how did Jin die? Well, it would appear that Jin is not buried where his gravesite is, and that he merely didn't make it off of the island. If he was killed or is still hanging around the island is anyone's guess right now. Same goes for Claire, who has become so irrelevant in the face of her potentially amazing backstory that I almost feel bad for her.
15 - In the scene where Sun begins to feel labor pains, she is watching a Korean-dubbed episode of 'Expose,' which is the soap opera that Nikki starred in prior to the crash. Way to throw that in there; that Sun would want to watch a rerun starring a woman that she helped bury alive.
16 - As usual with Jin & Sun episodes, the on-island tension mimics the off-island revelations. In this case, Jin is making the case for himself that he is no longer the selfish, angry, scary dude that he once was. This was a great clue for the writers of the episode to prepare you for the swerve, considering that his behavior in purchasing the stuffed panda greatly mirrored the 'old' Jin that he no longer was. Also, the Year Of The Dragon (as mentioned by the toy store clerk) was around 2000 or 2001, so nerdy scholars of Asian calendars could have made that distinction, as well.
Of course, there were also PSP consoles in that toy store, which were not available in 2000 or 2001. I'll let that blooper go, but it was worth mentioning that I was paying close attention.
("Jin, did I ever tell you about the time I caught the ferry over to Shelbyville? I needed a new heel for my shoe, so I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. 'Give me five bees for a quarter,' you'd say. Now where were we? Oh yeah—the important thing was that I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time. They didn't have white onions, because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones...")
23 - This was the first episode to have a flashback and flash-forward at the same time. Let's hope that they don't do it again unless they have a better story to use the plot device on. I mean, flashbacks typically are shown as a direct result of the castaway thinking about them and subsequently reflecting upon them on the island. You can't tell me that while Jin was going about his day, he was daydreaming about the time he almost didn't get a stuffed panda to a hospital for his boss.
42 - So, Michael didn't make it very far from the island. And where's Walt? Next week should get to the bottom of most of that business, followed by a month-long hiatus while the remaining 5 episodes of the season are filmed. Will this season end with an honest-to-goodness rescue of the Oceanic 6, along with the reasons why their off-island fiasco continues to roll on? Yeah, probably.
Look at it this way: Season 4 is all about the Oceanic 6 getting off of the island. Season 5 will be all about why they need to get back to the island, and the final sixth season will be all about what happens when they get back. This is awesome to me, because it hints that Season 5 will be an almost-exclusively off-island drama, containing plenty of on-island mythology as to how it came to be. How cool is that going to be?
Spoilers ahoy! Duck and cover! It's time for The Preview!
1 - The eighth and final episode of the first half of the season is titled "Meet Kevin Johnson." It will be Michael-centric, and probably a little Waaaaaallllt-centric as well.
2 - The episode will be told in flashback mode, detailing everything that has happened to Michael from the point that he sailed away at the end of Season 2. We'll see what sort of deal Michael made with Ben, and how far-reaching his power is. If you recall, Michael is one of the worst decision-makers that ever set foot on the island, so I'm hoping for whimsical folly on a grand scale.
3 - The press release from ABC reads: "Sayid confronts Ben's spy on the freighter, and Ben urges daughter Alex to flee Locke's camp in order to survive an impending attack." It would appear to me as if the freighter will be making it to the island, and some sort of hell will break loose. ABC's promise that "someone will die this week" never sits well with me, as this usually means that a slew of extras or secondary characters are going to bite it.
In the extremely rare chance that a main character were to die next week, I'd put money on either Jin, Claire or Michael, none of which will need to hang around much longer.
("Wow Sun, she looks just like me!")
4 - This spoiler comes to us from someone who worked as an extra on this episode: "I can confirm that it is a Michael-centric episode that takes place between the time he left up until present time on the island. I was one of the extras in NY where Michael ends up and meets Tom. On the set there was a lot of talk about how Tom could be there."
Interesting. Thanks, Random Spoiler Guy Who Will Never Be Hired For Extra Work Again!
5 - Pac-Man is now collecting dust in my office, as I took advantage of some free time last week to purchase an electronic drum kit. For me, this is a chance to continue drumming without getting evicted from my apartment or having to join an actual band. Furthermore, it should come in handy during extended periods of Writer's Block, where Jameson whiskey used to fill those lonely voids. I've been trying to cut back on my drinking, so I figured I'd caulk the gap with a worthwhile vice that's slightly less annoying than being an alcoholic.
That's it for me, folks. Thanks for checking out another Lost Monday. Sound off in the comments section, send any erotic photography to email@example.com, purchase my book here and enjoy your week. As always, here are links to every Lost Monday so far this season. Bye.
Lost Monday - Episode 1 Recap.
Lost Monday - Episode 2 Recap.
Lost Monday - Episode 3 Pop Crunch Recap.
Lost Monday - Episode 4 Recap.
Lost Monday - Episode 4 Pop Crunch Recap.
Lost Monday - Episode 5 Recap.
Lost Monday - Episode 6 Recap.


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To improve passenger experiences by transforming a corridor in Heathrow Terminal 3 into an interactive walkway.
We installed a 51-tile array into the corridor. Travellers became a part of the airport infrastructure by illuminating coloured lighting on an adjacent wall with each footstep, demonstrating that not a step is wasted.
With 15.2 million visitors to Terminal 3 in 2015, the exhibition created an engaging way to educate travellers on their energy usage, as well as informing Heathrow about passenger traffic flow patterns.


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Even though I ran out of time to make the honey glazed carrots & parsnips, and my brisket was overcooked (a good sauce hides a multitude of sins!) it was still a lovely start to the holiday! For those of you celebrating, Chag Pesach Sameach. For everyone else, have a great week!
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Print Edition - 2016-08-31 | Main News
Anti-torture Bill moves
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Aug 31, 2016-
The Legislature-Parliament on Tuesday forwarded the Bill to Control Torture, Inhuman, Brutal and Disrespectful Acts to a parliamentary committee for finalisation after completing a thematic discussion.
Lawmakers taking part in the discussion said provisions in the bill were aimed at putting an end to torture and discrimination. The bill was registered in the Parliament Secretariat after the arrest of Nepal Army Colonel Kumar Lama in the United Kingdom in 2013.
As a signatory to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Nepal is supposed to criminalise the act of torture.
After deliberation in the committee, the bill will be tabled in the House for endorsement.
Putting forth his views, CPN-UML lawmaker Chudamani BK Jangali said the bill has several provisions that will help criminalise the discrimination and mental torture
the people from some communities are facing for centuries.
He said that some six million Dalits in the country have been facing one or another kind of discrimination with no compensation for them and action against the perpetrators.
The bill criminalises torture in custody, spelling out five-year jail term
for the perpetrators, including the official who orders the crime. (PR)
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"Thumbs Up Now, Kate"
Story Behind the Name
Walking around Holland Michigan at the Tulip Festival, you see lots of people in their Dutch clothing. Kate must have been 5 years old and was watching us shoot on the opening to the show. When a cute little girl, dressed up in Dutch clothing, asks if she can be in your show: YOU NEVER SAY NO. Got it?
If you've always wanted to go to Holland and meet real Dutch people, but the plane tickets were a little pricy … don't worry … this is Michigan … we got Holland right here !!!
Holland is an iconic Michigan town that was pretty much imported from the Netherlands. It's beautiful, clean, full of friendly people and is a favorite place for vacationers from around the world. The city was actually founded by some authentic Dutch dudes way back in 1847, and the town's rich Dutch heritage continues to this day. It's a bit of the old country, with a lot of cool new places to shop, eat and stay for a while. And if you're so inclined, Holland is also a great place to take, or even start a family. I liked it so much … I even changed my name to Tom Van Daldin. Couldn't help my van self.
St. Joseph
Ever visit a town that's so nice … you wanna go there twice? Well, when it comes to St. Joseph, three times probably wont do it. In fact, this place is so nice, you might even want to live here. The downtown is classic, quaint Americana, the beach and parks are absolutely beautiful, the people are friendly and welcoming, and there's enough great restaurants and shops here to keep you full and happy for a long, long time. And it's the kind of town where you feel like you're on vacation every day of the year.


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Awesome Theme: 3. Berserk
This song will never get old and no matter how silly it is when someone says "Berserk" the first thing I think in my head is "Tell me why!? Tell me why!? Tell me what you are!?". Its just so awesome how kind of out of place it is yet it still fits. The biggest disappointment about the new berserk movies for me is that this song is not included. Yeah, Sure, Forces is good and epic and all that. But this song is just so awesome. I also think its really funny that the opening is mostly just Guts posing and doesn't tell you anything about the story except Guts has a big sword, but really I guess that is all you need to know about how awesome Berserk is. The manga is on a diffident level but I will always love this anime and this song.


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Death waits…
"Set me free, your heaven's a lie.
Set me free with your love, set me free, yeah!"
Death speaks and you shudder; but you're still listening.
Death whispers, and your neck hair straightens.
Life happens, so full, yet you're bored!
Still, death holds dark fascination.
Why? But for fear, you still approach,
neck hair still, rigid, and you move yet closer.
Life beckons behind you, has always been with you;
yet death drops while you heed no notice.
Humor sits in a corner, eyes riveted on you.
You make no notice of your own unconscious dismissal.
You smile, seemingly arm in arm with life;
yet you walk in death, fascinated, without life.
Your legs stalks, your eyes windows unseeing.
No more hackles, no more stiffening of muscles.
As death became your friend, life stood weeping.
Someone plays single notes on a piano, just for you.
But only in requiem, one you will never hear.
Time to weep for the lost, who would not find,
not knowing that all their life, they were alone, within,
while life yet weeps, and death, still, awaits…+
--RK, 6:03pmEST, 11/5/2007
[Reformatted verbatim, Lacuna Coil video link added: 3/7/2015]
"Don't believe desire, destiny of a lie."+


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|Violets--My grandmother and I used to pick violets, then have "fights" where
each person takes a flower and you hook it on your opponents bloom, then yank and
see which violet can pop the bloom off of the other.
|Snakeberry bloom. It always makes me think of wild strawberries, but
I have not seen a wild strawberry in YEARS!
|Money Plant
|The much beleaguered dandelion. I think they are so sunny and cheerful!
|The soil at my house is perfect for azaleas.
|Azaleas grow like weeds at my house.
|Coreopsis. This plant produces one of the most beautiful natural dyes!
|My catnip did not even die back this past winter.
That made my cats very happy all winter long!
|This rosemary plant is about 10 years old.
In many areas of the Valley
they die come winter and must be replanted each spring.
|Chinese Cherry--we have two of these gorgeous trees in our yard.
With all of this blooming, it should be no surprise that my throat is sore and almost swollen shut!
Copyright 2012--All Rights Reserved--The Wheel & Distaff by Kimberly Burnette-Dean.


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Doctors recommend waiting six weeks before resuming vigorous activity. Check with your doctor before starting this program.
Hollywood's leading ladies somehow manage to make postpartum weight loss look easy. How was it possible that Sarah Jessica Parker had her figure back so soon after giving birth to her son, James?
The truth is, Hollywood moms have to work very hard to get their bodies back into shape. They get plenty of help from personal trainers, of course, but just like the rest of us, they also have to start slowly to develop a routine that is safe, effective and sustainable.
Here's a peek at the workouts of five celebrity moms who followed healthy postpartum exercise plans, plus a workout designed by Los Angeles trainer Rob Parr, who helped Madonna, Demi Moore and Lisa Vidal (ER and The Division) get back into shape after having babies. "'Be consistent' is the most important tip I give all my clients," Parr says.
Easy for him to say, huh? Vidal, pictured here doing our celebrity postpartum workout, is a mother of three. She gained 40 pounds during her first two pregnancies and "only 32" in her third. Her secret to shedding the pounds? "Yes, I see my trainer, but mostly it's brisk walks with the kids and the baby in the jogging stroller, and throwing in crunches and leg lifts in my trailer."
the (New-Mom) workout
Do 1 set of each exercise in the order listed. Start with 10–15 repetitions of each, progressing to 25 reps. When you can complete the recommended number of reps, add another set, resting 60 seconds in between sets.
Frequency: Do this program 3 days per week with a day off in between. On non-strength-training days, do 20–45 minutes of cardio. If you're short on time, walk for 10–20 minutes.
Warm-up/cool-down: Begin and end your workout with a brisk 5-minute walk while doing arm and shoulder circles. Complete the workout by stretching your major muscles, holding each stretch for 30 seconds without bouncing.
1. STEP-UP Stand facing an 8- to 12-inch step. Place your right foot on the center of the platform, knee bent, your left foot on the floor, heel lifted, toes pointing forward. Place your hands on your hips or hold a dumbbell on each shoulder. Contract your abs to keep your torso upright [A]. Keeping your right knee over your ankle, push off your left foot, straightening legs to stand on top of the step; lift your left knee to hip height [B]. Step down with your left foot, keeping your heel lifted. Complete reps, then switch legs. Weight: none or 3–8 pounds in each hand. Strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings, buttocks and calves.
2. PLIÉ SQUAT Stand with feet farther than hip-width apart and turned out comfortably, legs slightly bent. Hold a dumbbell vertically, cupping the top end in both hands, arms straight so the dumbbell hangs in front of your body. Contract your abs and squeeze your shoulder blades down and together [A]. Maintain position and bend both knees, lowering hips as much as you can without shifting forward or backward [B]. Straighten to starting position and repeat. Weight: 8–10 pounds. Strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings and buttocks.
3. SEATED BENT-OVER ROW Sit on the edge of a chair or bench, knees bent and over ankles, feet flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, then bend forward at your hips, keeping your back straight, until your chest is close to your thighs; let your arms hang directly below your shoulders, palms facing in. Maintaining this position, squeeze your shoulder blades back and down, then bend your elbows up and back, bringing weights toward your lower rib cage (shown). Straighten arms to starting position and repeat. Weight: 5–8 pounds in each hand. Strengthens upper and middle back, rear shoulders and biceps.
4. BALL BRIDGE Lie on the floor with your lower legs and heels on top of a stability ball, legs straight, arms flat on floor, palms down. With abs contracted, press your heels into the ball and lift your hips and lower back off the floor so your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels [A]. Holding this position, bend your knees, rolling the ball toward you [B]. Push the ball away, then lower your body to the floor and repeat. Strengthens abs, back, buttocks and hamstrings.
5. AB CRUNCH Lie faceup on the floor, knees bent and feet flat. Place fingers, unclasped, behind your head, elbows wide. Inhale, then exhale, pulling abs in as if to press your navel to the floor; hold for 2 seconds, then release and repeat 15 times. Repeat the contraction and lift head and shoulder blades off the floor (shown), pause, then lower and repeat 15 times. Strengthens abs.
6. PUSH-UP Kneel at arm's distance from a 4- to 8-inch-high step and place your hands on the platform farther than shoulder-width apart, arms straight and toes on the floor. Contract abs, drawing your tailbone down and walk knees back so your body forms a straight line from head to knees. Bend your elbows, lowering chest toward the step until elbows align with shoulders (shown). Push back to starting position and repeat. Strengthens chest, front shoulders and triceps.
5 ways to lose
the baby fat
1. Start moving slowly but surely>> Instead of envisioning yourself doing a marathon or lifting heavy weights, picture taking a 10-minute walk around the block with your baby. "Most new moms think they are too tired to exercise, but what they don't realize is that it will give them energy and help their recovery," says Beverly Hills, Calif., OB-GYN Ruth Cousineau, M.D. "Talk to your doctor about your exercise plan, especially if you've had any medical issues or a Cesarean section. Start gently, then gradually build up your strength to do more."
2. Avoid setbacks>> Remember to take care of yourself. "Women forget to think about their own bodies since they're always thinking about the baby," says Gail Pekelis, P.T., of Women's Physical Therapy Rehabilitation in Beverly Hills, Calif. "When you're taking care of a baby, your body is constantly pulled forward and strained, so it's essential to focus on proper body mechanics. Learn how to correctly bend over
the crib—contract your abs and lift using your legs, not your back—and notice the position of your neck, back and shoulders while you're nursing," Pekelis says. "Take the extra minute so you are not in pain later."
3. Eat right and often>> Experts advise not going on a diet right after giving birth; but to lose the pregnancy weight you do need to start monitoring your calorie intake. (Note: If you're nursing, you need close to 2,700 calories per day.) The easiest way to do this is to cut out all junk foods and focus on fresh, healthful ones. And by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day you will keep your energy up.
4. Get enough sleep>> It may seem impossible with a newborn in the house, but do try to rest as much as possible so that you have some energy and you're not tempted to turn to sweets or fatty foods for a pick-me-up.
5. Find a buddy>> Go online, check community bulletin boards, do whatever you can to find workout partners. Social contact with other women, as well as simply getting out of the house, will do wonders for your mood.
'You have to keep reminding yourself, "I just had a baby," and relax. It's going to be all right; you will lose the weight. Respect what your body just went through.'


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In my round-up yesterday on the best columns on Steven Spielberg's film "Munich," I missed Edward Rothstein's excellent New York Times commentary: "Seeing terrorism as drama with sequels and prequels." Rothstein is alert to Spielberg's message for America:
"There's no peace at the end of this," warns Avner, the morally anguished Mossad assassin, as Steven Spielberg's new film, "Munich," draws to a close. And by "this" he means the targeted killings that Israel is said to have begun after 11 of its athletes were murdered at the 1972 Olympics by members of the Palestinian Black September offshoot of Fatah.
But Mr. Spielberg, in collaboration with his screenwriters, Eric Roth and the playwright Tony Kushner, also has a different "this" in mind. The camera pointedly settles on the period's skyline of lower Manhattan, showing the World Trade Center in sharp relief.
The warning and image are meant to suggest that militant attempts to destroy terrorism lead not to peace but to cycles of violence, and that the 9/11 attacks may even be consequences of Israel's response to the Munich massacre. A war on terror amplifies terror. Moreover, the movie teaches, opposing sides begin to resemble each other. Moral credibility is destroyed along with hope.
The same argument is being made now about the war in Iraq, of course…
Rothstein's column seems to me an important contribution to the subject. (Thanks to reader Steven Gerber.)


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Our Story
The Barnboard was built in the Spring of 2010 by Dave & Tricia Kremer, of Glenwood City, WI, and their silent partners, Rick & Teri Borg. The decor is rustic barn and farm themed. Most of the barn boards were sourced locally from old barns that were nearing their end in and around St. Croix County. The Barnboard officially opened in June of 2010 featuring a full bar, restaurant, banquet room, and patio, the first establishment of its kind in Roberts, WI.
Over it's first few years The Barnboard added volleyball courts and a bean bag area which hosts weekly leagues in the Summer and Fall. The menu has undergone minor changes over the years and has a little something for everyone. The Barnboard offers quality food with affordable prices.
In January of 2014, Rick & Teri sold their 50% share of the business to long-time friends of The Kremers, Trent and Betsy Schug, of Glenwood City, WI. December 19th of the same year, the Schugs purchased the remaining 50% of the business from the Kremers, maintaining the same business name and staff.
After a strong and busy Summer, improvements are on the horizon coming Fall of 2015, including new nightly specials, cocktail program, new daily lunch and dinner menus, as well as a great new breakfast menu!
We look forward to serving you soon!
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The Malign Hand is a site devoted to essays on psychological, economic and sociological topics from the point of view of behavioral psychobiology. The theme is a variant of Adam Smith's invisible hand. Smith famously wrote that when the merchant sells you something "he intends only his own gain, and he is in this, as in many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention." But there are many situations where the opposite is true. For example, when the shepherd adds another sheep to the common land "he intends only his own gain, but he is in this, as in many other cases, led by a malign hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention." This is the well-known tragedy of the commons, but similar processes operate in financial markets. The malign hand is the theme of my book on financial markets and the causes of the disaster of 2007-8: The Malign Hand of the Markets. One conclusion is that because of excessive influence of 'big finance' on the legislative process, existing regulations are too complicated and too indirect to be effective in preventing future crises. I have also written on behaviorism and legal responsibility (The Atlantic Monthly; Feb 1995; pg. 88. http://dukespace.lib.duke.edu/dspace/handle/10161/5124) and rational traffic control (The Atlantic, http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200807/traffic/1). Responsibility, contra BF Skinner and some others, does not depend on the concept of free will (Skinner's 'autonomous man'), rather the opposite. If behavior cannot be controlled by its consequences, there is no point in rewarding or punishing it. US accident rates are higher than rates in some European countries, probably because of the confusing, excessive and often contradictory system of traffic signs and speed limits that has grown up here.
Education & Career
John Staddon was educated first at University College, London, then after a year at Hollins College in Virginia he studied under Richard Herrnstein, obtaining his PhD in Experimental Psychology at Harvard University. He has done research at the MIT Systems Lab, Oxford University, the University of São Paulo at Riberão Preto, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the Ruhr Universität, Universität Konstanz, the University of Western Australia and York University, United Kingdom. He has also taught at the University of Toronto.
Since 1967, Staddon has been at Duke University; where he is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology, and Professor of Biology and Neurobiology, emeritus. He is an Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of York (UK). He is a past editor of the journals Behavioural Processes and Behavior & Philosophy and present editor of PsyCrit, a journal of commentary. Work in the Staddon laboratory has focused on explaining interval timing in terms of memory, and explaining choice in terms of interval timing and the law of effect. Work with past students and postdocs has included work on feeding regulation as well as spatial navigation, concurrent choice, and habituation. Many of John Staddon's publications are available at http://dukespace.lib.duke.edu/dspace/browse?authority=0101137&type=author
In addition to lectures on education and social issues, Staddon is the author of more than 200 research papers and six books, including:
- The Malign Hand of the Markets:The Insidious Forces on Wall Street that are Destroying Financial Markets – and What We Can Do About it, (McGraw-Hill, 2012)
- The New Behaviorism, 2nd Edition, (Psychology Press, 2014)
- Adaptive Dynamics: The Theoretical Analysis of Behavior, (MIT/Bradford, 2001)
- Adaptive Behavior and Learning (Cambridge University Press, 1983, new edition forthcoming)


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Chidren's Ministry
"We will not hide them from their children Telling to the generations to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. For He established a testimony in Jacob, And appointed a law in Israel, Which He commanded our fathers, That they should make them known to their children; That the generation to come might know them, The children who would be born, That they may arise and declare them to their children, That they may set their hope in God, And not forget the works of God, But keep His commandments."
Psalm 78:4-7
It is our desire to share the love of Jesus Christ with children and give every child the opportunity to receive Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Each of our classrooms will have a time of age appropriate worship, prayer, and a time to learn what the Lord would have them to know from His Word, and then respond to Him.
We desire to see each child come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior at an early age, and to encourage them to walk with Him their whole lives.
Nursery through the 6th grade classrooms are provided for your children at each of our services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Each of our volunteer servants have the love of Christ exampled in their lives so that the children may see living testimonies filled by the Holy Spirit.
"And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 3:15
Mothers and infants only please
Toddler through 6th grade
Available all services
Ministry Contact:
Clark Cumbess
Upcoming & Ongoing