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Election-Year GOP Split Over Home-State Projects
Republicans can't seem to reach an official party line this election year on the old Washington custom of using the federal budget to benefit the folks back home.
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Republicans were poised Tuesday to make it even tougher for Georgia to expand a government health insurance program for the poor, undercutting a big part of an overhaul backed by Democratic President Barack Obama.
Federal Storm Aid Being Offered To 39 GA Counties
President Barack Obama has signed a declaration ordering federal aid for 39 Georgia counties that were impacted by an ice storm in mid-February.
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Republican governors scored easy political points by rejecting President Barack Obama's plan to enroll more poor people in government health insurance.
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: A septuagenarian and his power of attorney were arrested on Monday by anti-land-grabbing cell for allegedly grabbing land in K. Sathanur village and selling segmented plots, in some cases the same plot to different buyers, with false documents.
The arrest of Muthukrishnan (78) and his power of attorney Sakthivel (42), realtors residing in Edamalaipattipudur, followed a complaint lodged by Suraya Begum and Mohamed Iqbal, a former Joint Director of Medical Services, whose 32 cents of land the accused had sold.
The couple, settled in Chennai, had reportedly bought the land 20 years back, according to an enquiry conducted by Revenue Divisional Officer to determine the veracity of their claim.
The RDO report indicated that the accused had no rights on the land, and the 32 cents of land mentioned in the case was a portion of the 49 cents the accused had reportedly grabbed. On the Commissioners orders the case was investigated by a team led by Assistant Commissioner of Police – Anti-land-grabbing cell R.M. Madhavan. The accused who had managed to sell land to prominent businessmen as well, claimed to be a descendent of Pudukottai Maharaja. On enquiries, the investigators found that the son of the accused, Prathap (32), was an accused in a few murder cases in Tiruchi and Tiruppur districts.
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Membership can now grow beyond public sector bedrock
Benenden Healthcare Society, the mutual provider of medical cover and care, is opening its membership to any UK resident after members voted to remove the last of its membership eligibility restrictions.
At the organisation's annual conference in Manchester today, it was decided that membership should no longer be restricted to current or former public sectors workers as well as members of credit unions, co-operatives and charities. Now, any UK resident aged 16 or over, will be able to join the society.
Benenden provides personal and corporate healthcare cover which private access to tests and treatment at the organisation's own hospital in Kent or at one of its approved regional hospitals. Founded in 1907 by Post Office workers, the Society also provides health cash plans, over 50s plans and wellbeing services.
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Matt Kindt writes his Valiant passion project with new 'Ninjak' series
Nothing was going to stand in the way of Matt Kindt writing "Ninjak." Despite a full plate of ongoing series ("Mind MGMT" for Dark Horse, "Rai" and "Unity" for Valiant) and the upcoming "The Valiant" miniseries, Kindt carved time out of his schedule to work on a pitch for a new "Ninjak" series, knowing that the opportunity would pass him by if he didn't work fast. "I basically begged Warren [Simmons, Valiant editor-in-chief] to let me do it," says Kindt. "If there was one Valiant character I would want to do—if I could only do one—it would be Ninjak. And the only issue was would I have time to do it, because I had taken on 'Unity' and 'The Valiant,' and Warren was just worried about my time." "I told him to let me pitch it, let me work out an […]
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'Death-Defying Dr. Mirage': Jen Van Meter explores love, horror, heroes
Valiant Comics' latest superhero project, "The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage," marks major steps for the publisher. It's the first time a female character has been the central character of a Valiant title, and it's also the company's first book headlined by a female writer, with Jen Van Meter taking the reins to deliver a supernatural love story with rich emotion and a creepy atmosphere. The five-issue miniseries debuting this week spotlights Dr. Shan Fong — known in more colorful circles as Dr. Mirage — a paranormal investigator with the ability to communicate with spirits. She regularly helps people deal with their grief thanks to her extraordinary ability, but the one person she really wants to talk to is the one person that is nowhere to be found: her deceased husband Hwen. A new case presents an opportunity for Shan to reconnect […]
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WonderCon: Valiant First opens up; Robert Venditti on Armor Hunters
After re-imagining a universe first seen in comics in the 1990s, the revived Valiant Entertainment is marking its third year by launching a series of books intended to give potential new readers a spot to jump on. The Valiant First books, detailed at the publisher's Saturday panel at WonderCon, begin with April 30's "Rai" No. 1, by writer Matt Kindt and artist Clayton Crain, which Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani said is set in 41st century Japan, a land ruled by an artificial-intelligence figured called Father, and will have the title character investigating the first murder in a thousand years. Armor Hunters, which "X-O Manowar" writer Robert Venditti described as a "Seal Team 6 of outer space" including "cuddly-looking death robot" Ginger, plays a major role in Valiant titles over the next several months. Their self-titled four-issue miniseries by Venditti […]


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If you are very very alert then a single experience can give you much. If you are not alert you will go on repeating the same experience and nothing will be gained.
A wise man falls in love only once, then he knows everything about it. He penetrates the whole mystery, he lives the whole mystery of it, he moves into its world, but so totally that not even a corner is left unlived. Then he comes out of it. Then there is no question of falling in love again - he has lived and he has known. He has become wise through experience. A foolish man will repeat the same thing again and again and again, and will never be able to learn anything from it.
Awareness and a courage to live have to be there, so it will happen only rarely that a child or a young man will be wise. Ordinarily a man will become wise when he is old, when he has lived all the seasons of life, when he is seasoned, when he has known all the climates, all the moods - when he has known the river of life in summer, when it is just a dry bed and nothing is left except a thirst, a hunger, a dry bed, a burning desire, and nothing else; and he has known the river of life in flood when it becomes vast, dangerously vast and it pretends to be an ocean.
He has known all the moods, he has moved in all the ways that life allows. He has lived as a sinner, he has lived as a saint, he is enriched by all experiences. When all the hairs of the head are white, a beauty comes to the face which can come only to an old man, never to a young man. Young men can be beautiful as far as physique is concerned. Shape, proportion, strength - yes, young men can be very beautiful. But as far as the soul is concerned, which evolves, grows only through much experience, only an old man can be beautiful.
Rarely it happens, because rarely are people aware; rarely do people live through life with meditation. Otherwise no young man can compete with the beauty of an old man. The beauty of an old man has a grace to it, a depth; a young man's beauty is shallow, on the surface, just skin deep. An old man's beauty has a depth in it - you go in and in and in and you never come to the bottom of it.
An old man is like a snowcapped peak of the Himalayas. Silent. The storm has passed. All that was needed to know he has known, nothing more is left to know. The ego has been dropped on the way somewhere because it was a burden, and with the ego and that burden you cannot reach to such a peak. When one moves toward the peak one has to leave everything by and by, by and by; the final peak is when you have to leave yourself also. You reach the peak as a non-being because even being becomes a burden in the final stages of life.
The East respects the old. And if you respect the old you respect the past. And the East has a nostalgia for the past.
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29.10.06 - By Per Ake Persson: Veteran Firat Arslan scored a big upset in a WBA eliminator at cruiser in stopping touted Russian Grigory Drozd in five last night in Stuttgart. Arslan has been around since 1997 and is now close to a world title shot. Supermiddle Jurgen Brahmer looked good in knocking out Argentinian Francisco Mora in his first fight since losing to Mario Veit.. Mora´s compatriot Omar Gonzalo Basile, however, stole the show with his heavily tattooed body and inept performance against WBO I/C heavy champ Aleksander Dimitrenko. It was over after only 54 seconds of the first with Basile out on his feet and the crowd booing. Sports Network has signed up French bantam David Guerault. Guerault is the current EU champ and have previously held the EBU titles at flyweight and bantam. The now 33-year old Frenchman just retained the EU title with a points win over John Bikai after what ringsiders described as a poor performance. However, it´s claimed by people who know Guerault that it all boils down to poor training conditions. In the UK, with Sports Network, Guerault can probabaly find not just all the sparring he needs but also the right opponents. Latvian heavy Edgar Kalnars floored Hungarian veteran Zoltan Beres in the second round in the headliner of Elite Box Promotion´s show last night in Furstenwalde but had to settle for a points win after eight. Local hero and big ticketseller, jr middle Nick Klappert stopped Antal Kubicek in the fifth of a scheduled six-rounder. Supermiddle Christian Pawlak outscored Sandris Tomson over six in a fight that saw both men cut. Tomson also fought October 26 in the UK and lost there as well. It´s probably not healthy to fight two days apart but it´s up to the the Federation where Sandris is licensed, in this case Latvia, to keep check on the safety. Sauerland Event will feature several newcomers to the November 4 show in Muhlheim in the likes of Frank Shabani, Dominik Britsch, Karo Murat and Alexander Frenkel. None have big amateur titles in the bag but matchmaker Hagen Doering is confident they can go places in the pros. Polish welter Rafael Jackiewicz outscored Frenchman Nicolas Guisset October 28 in Debica to retain the IBC title. It was scored 117-111, 118-112 and 118-114, a scoring that indicates many even rounds. In the chief support lightheavy Dawid Kostecki won a disqualification over French veteran Ramdane Serdjane, who was heavily floored in the second and lost interest in fighting after that. The UBC, Universal Boxing Council, will stage its first Congress in Europe November 30-December 3 in Budapest, Hungary. The UBC is headed by Luis A Bella Diaz with Joseph Gyori as vice-president. Issa Hamza outscored Fabrice Colombel October 27 in Calais, France, in a WBF I/C titlefight at welter. It was scored 116-112, 115-114 and 115-113. Colombel stated afterwards he´s will drop down to jr welter where he´s fought most of his fights.
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Letter: Thanks to 'Helping Hands' for newly remodeled Crisis Center basement
Since being the Director of the Crisis Center for the past few years, every time someone asked me to go down in the basement I cringed. Because of the poor lighting it was difficult to see and the shelving and storage capacity was limited, which made the organization of our donations difficult at best.
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Unfortunately these primitive and cold-blooded tactics have now become firmly embedded in the fabric of Miami as a result of the silent complicity of past administrations and the agencies they control, such as the Federal Communications Commission. All have repeatedly looked the other way for purposes of political expediency while the airwaves are used to control, distort, and censor domestic public opinion. And all this in the guise of democracy, patriotism, and even public service. What brass balls!
Many of these mega-millionaires of the CANF rightly perceive themselves now as above the law. After all, they've successfully pushed the envelope here in Miami and in Washington for more than a decade, tripping up people, destroying careers, and bankrupting independent thinkers. Now they're running all over Latin America with front corporations and bogus joint ventures, scarfing up radio stations, cable companies, and contracts for cellular phone service through the same old tactics of intimidation and threats.
As in the past, the present administration in Washington sees nothing, hears nothing, and says nothing. In the meantime, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act collects dust, merely serving to stifle law-abiding American companies that are down there unsuccessfully trying to compete with these piranhas. Does Washington perceive the stifling of freedom of speech and competition in Latin America as being in this country's long-term interest? At best, it doesn't give a shit.
Hopefully, Washington will soon get the wake-up call from American businesses that are being shafted on a daily basis. Otherwise this clique will begin to seriously undermine Latin America's fledgling democracies and their embryonic markets, as they have done to varying degrees in Miami.
It is evident that this black fate may also await Cuba after Castro exits. What an irony for the Cuban people to rid themselves of one blood-sucking dictator and to suddenly end up at the mercy of the conclave of entrepreneurial Stalinist leeches who'll own all their radio and TV stations, their cable companies, and their phone systems, along with other essential industries. This is no joke, but it's a very real possibility if the U.S. government continues to play deaf and dumb. Ultimately anybody who wants to do anything in Cuba -- from opening his mouth to selling toilet paper to peddling Hi-C -- will first have to get permission from his majesty, Robin Hood, and his merry men from CANF.
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Miami's Bungling Socialist Bureaucracy
Robert Andrew Powell's article "Technical Knockout" (November 16) exemplifies exactly what happens when asinine lawmakers gather to legislate their perverse sense of fairness. With regard to the City of Miami's minority-participation ordinance, three enormous inequities are evident to "right-thinking" citizens.
In a city with a 62.5 percent Hispanic and a 27.4 percent black population (source: Almanac of World Facts, Rand McNally, 1995), overall U.S. statistics on ethnic minority status should not be applied. Which jackass commissioner was it who thought Miami was the prototypical 85 percent white community? Why doesn't the ordinance match the local demographic -- i.e., at least 62 percent of all city business must go to Hispanics, et cetera?
In a free-enterprise system, successful entrepreneurs thrive by finding creative solutions to difficult problems. It seems as though [security company owner] Gabriel Adeife needs to lower his bid and shore up his "civic responsibility" category and gain his extra three points to win the next city contract. Instead he is whining about a system that was specifically designed to be skewed in his favor.
Finally, only in a bungling socialist bureaucracy would it be acceptable for officials to waste an extra $60,000 a year trying to prove they are not racists. They have ridiculously biased ordinances, cumbersome point systems, and countless lawsuits to ensure "fairness." Yet we are supposed to feel they haven't done enough until the taxpayers fork over more money for the same service just because of skin color. Now that is true racism.
D. Raymond Slaughter
Miami Beach
Huizenga's Hand-Picked Trashy Scum
Ron Book is scum ("Crime and Politics," November 9). His accomplishments are not a measuring stick of his talent but rather a reflection of his willingness to ignore laws, ethics, and morals.
It is no wonder Wayne Huizenga, the king of garbage, would rely on a piece of trash to do his bidding.
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Have stayed here several times when going to a show. Excellent value all round. However tried to book for March 2014 and have been told no longer trading. What a shame as this was the only smoker friendly hotel in Skegness.
Have stayed here several times when going to a show. Excellent value all round. However tried to book for March 2014 and have been told no longer trading. What a shame as this was the only smoker friendly hotel in Skegness.
the guest house was very clean .staff were very friendly and helpful.excellent value and breakfast included.i would recommend it to anyone wishing to go skegness .near the shops and beach .keep up the good work had a good weekend will be back soon .thank you carol and katrina
Stayed for a long weekend with family. People were friendly and the rooms were nice and the location is fantastic a quick 5 minute walk to shops and the beach. The only thing I would improve would be the shower. But all in all a fantastic b&b..
Best guest house my partner and I have stopped at this last year and there has been quite a few, no problem with reccomending it to anyone.All staff are very friendly and nowt is to much trouble , breakfasts were good and plentiful and asa bonus were included in the price which was excellent value.
Arrived with my husband and daughter for a two night break .Our room was a double and single bed .The room was very nicely decorated and was lovely and clean . We also had a full English breakfast served by Sandy who was very friendly .Will certainly book again when we come to Skegness.
Just returned from a few days at the Cleo. If you are going to Skegness we highly recommend this place! Clean comfortable rooms, and in a good location - easy walking distance to the Sea front/railway station etc. The lovely Sandy and Sue were so friendly and helpful and made us very welcome. And to find a B + B... More
my husband myself and two other family members stayed here for two nights and the owner was very welcoming you could come and go as you pleased and Julie was really helpfull the food was excellent two we'd be happy to stay here again in the future would highly recommend it if you want a quiet brake thanks Julie for... More
My husband and I decided on a last minute trip to visit friends in Skegness. We found it difficult to find any accomodation that would let us book for one night only (Saturday 22nd). We stumbled accross the Cleo and booked their last room. The only drawback was that it was advertised as a smoking room. As non smokers we... More
we stayed at the Cleo for 2 nights wish we had booked 3 we had the downstairs room which has a small frosted window ( which i knew about on booking ) the room has plenty of room tea/coffee kettle ect even plates and knife/fork if you want to bring takeaway back, the staff are very friendly cant do enough... More
Stayed at The Cleo B&B from 23/07/12 to 27/07/12. The room was clean and tidy with good tea/coffee making facilities and yummy biscuits. The staff were always extremely helpful and polite, nothing was to much trouble. Breakfast was very plentiful and freshly cooked. Menu for breakfast was on the table and you could mix and match as much as you... More
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Barca sustain Iniesta setback
05 Nov 2008 - 08:56:00
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is set to be sidelined for around six weeks after suffering a leg injury in the 1-1 Champions League draw with FC Basel.
The 24-year-old Spain international had to be substituted midway through the second half of the game in the Camp Nou, with Iniesta's problems putting a dampener on Barca's qualification for the knockout stages.
Coach Pep Guardiola said after the stalemate: "I'm not upset at the team. The good news is that we qualified, but we had problems getting into the game.
"I told my players to be patient and open up spaces, but our movement of the ball wasn't good, while Basel also defended well.
"We got there in the end, but maybe we should look at how we got there. I think we got into a mindset where we were thinking we only had to turn up to get the points.
"If you are not playing well, whatever the opposition, it will always be difficult to win. That is a message I want to stress.
"I don't like the fact we drew, but maybe the result will do us some good. It is only November and we have qualified for the next round with two games to spare, so that's a positive.
"Andres Iniesta's injury is very bad news for us. It's never good to have an injured player so it's sad news. He's an important player for us, but injuries are a part of football."
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Top industrialists have opposed widening reservation in IITs and IIMs and introducing it in the private sector, and have called for strengthening primary education instead. Much of the expenditure on education is channelled in such a way that only the `upper' caste candidates benefit. A small amount is diverted to primary education. There has been no hue and cry over this. But whenever a small step is taken to widen reservation for the oppressed, a lot of noise is made. The need of the hour is a change in the mindset of the `upper' caste people, particularly those in power.
R.R. Kubendran,
Most of the IIM and IIT graduates go abroad on astronomical salaries and do nothing for their motherland. India needs good technologists/managers who can serve its industry. The OBCs form a majority of the population and no one can deny that they are not well represented in these institutions. They should be given reservation for 20 years after which the policy can be reviewed.
A. Anima,
Kochi, Kerala
I am opposed to reservation not because I do not want my fellow citizens to improve their lives but because of the way it has been implemented. Had it been implemented properly, it could have been phased out by now. But after 60 years, the percentage of quota is only going up. As for reservation in the private sector, it will turn away MNCs and put Indian companies at a disadvantage in a global economy. There is no denying that the underprivileged need a helping hand but it can be extended without compromising merit.
Pramada Kolichala,
Alpharetta, Georgia
It is time the Government phased out caste-based reservation and evolved a system of helping the poor. Let all the economically backward, meritorious aspirants get help without discrimination.
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New Delhi


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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Pay for chief executives of US companies has soared nearly 10-fold over the last 35 years to an average of US$15.2 million (S$18.98 million) in 2013, according to a study released on Thursday.
Total compensation, including bonuses and stock options, jumped 937 per cent since 1978, said a report by the non-partisan Economic Policy Institute (EPI), which is partially funded by labor unions.
The ratio of CEO pay to that of average workers rose from 29.9-1 in 1978 to 295.9-1 in 2013, the study said.
"The economy is recovering for some Americans, but not for most," the report said.
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Cricket operates a air at this particular small island known as fireball using the Caribbean. Individuals magnificent speed retailers of history from Barbados, from Wes Hall to Joel Garner to Malcolm Marshall, did release great balls of fireside.
It's quite likely, Marlon Samuels normally takes the middleorder slot left vacant during the entire shedding among the outofform Brendon Nash. Samuels, a still stroker, can disrupt the rhythm of these attack.
This West Indies team lacks balance with neither 'keeper Carlton Baugh nor skipper Darren Sammy, appearing at No.
Free Airline Indies would frantically want to play Kemar Roach, Fidel Edwards and Ravi Rampaul the sort of attack might well have greater aggression and firepower it's captain Sammy embracing the four specialist bowling slots, it's rare to find room for Roach.
India should consider runs from opener Murali Vijay the necessity to tense up his game switching psychologically from the game's abbreviated versions to envision match cricket.
It is rarely straightforward return from 10 extremely three Test series as nicely West Indies batsmen will surely have to lift their game to lend greater going to the lionhearted effort on the bowlers.
The stand honouring the legendary allrounder stares to your business at Kensington Oblong a gladiatorial ring in the pomp that bears the immortal foot prints with the great conquerors in earlier times.
Recuperating quickly from an elbow injuries, Munaf bowled without discomfort within your nets. If selected, the paceman are going to be introduced in an change with Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar discussing the ultra-modern ball.
Cricket in the elevated levels is seen as a mind game and so the West Indies has roped in famous sports psychiatrist Dr. Rudi Webster to instil belief one side is brief using this vital attribute within the gamers everywhere in the exam.
Edwards and Roach, both sons of Barbados, tends to make the Indian batsmen smell leather if selected. Due to its composition among the team, this pairing looks unlikely.
If India picks three pacemen, it could opt to area if they should suffer winning the toss. It rained briefly here on Sunday a website side will continue to keep close on top of weather.
Much focus s going to be on impressive legspinner Devendra Bishoo. And India's Harbhajan Singh, only four coming from the 400wicket mark in Tests, will have to bowl an extra attacking outsidetheoffstump line.
Truth to share, Sammy has bowled his seamers with control but he's more from a great 4th support paceman throughout the eleven in comparison to fullfledged specialist bowler.
India hasn't won an experiment with this venue the very best here has always offered pace and bounce towards seamers.
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Indeed, free airline Indies misses someone with the aid wicketkeeper batsman Shaun Dujon who could softball bat with work and finesse at No. 6 making additional slot for all the bowler as well as allrounder about the side.
Given his height and higharm action, Ishant should relish bowling in the pitch here. Hailing from list of wrestlers, Praveen happens to be flexing his muscles throughout this series. His twoway swing applying the new and the old ball could another time pose searching inquiries to free airline Indies batsmen.
This proud nation in the blue sky additionally, the blue ocean also gave the cricketing world the more gifted player ever, Garfield Sobers.
How the West Indies batting costs could offer the the answer to your competition. One side needs hefty contributions among the two leading batsmen, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the males come with an ability to create history inside second Digicel Test that will get going ahead here on Tuesday.
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Round 2: President Obama turns up the heat in combative debate (+video)
In a shift from the usual style of a town-hall debate, both Obama and Romney used the questions – and the physical space on stage – to directly challenge each other and, on occasion, the moderator.
President Obama delivered a far more forceful performance in his second presidential debate against Mitt Romney, as he and the former Massachusetts governor clashed over a wide range of questions from undecided voters.
Debating at Hofstra University in New York's Long Island, Mr. Obama and Mr. Romney both had the gloves off in this town-hall debate, as they sparred over questions that ranged from the economy and gasoline prices to Libya, immigration, gun control, and gender disparity in pay.
The outcome was less clear-cut than that of the debate in Denver, with neither candidate scoring the huge victory that Romney seemed to in their last encounter.
The big question as the debate began was whether Obama could undo some of the damage he did two weeks ago in Denver, where he was widely viewed as losing badly to Romney. In the weeks since that debate, Romney has largely overtaken Obama in the polls and is now leading in some key swing states. Obama certainly delivered a stronger performance this time around, and seemed unafraid of confronting Romney on a number of issues he had shied away from two weeks ago.
"Very little of what Governor Romney just said is true," he said early on in the debate, in response to criticisms by Romney of his energy policy and statements that he had reduced oil and gas drilling on federal lands.
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In the documentary 'Gone In An Instant,' Antoine Walker exposes how he went from NBA All-Star to a breathing cautionary tale of blowing around $100 million in hopes of preventing other athletes from making the same mistakes.
The retired baller didn't hold his tongue when speaking about ex-fianceé Evelyn Lozada during a recent stop at the 'The Russ Parr Morning Show' to promote the film, slamming the 'Basketball Wives' star for skipping out on their relationship when his million-dollar lifestyle came to screeching stop.
"My thing with Evelyn is she reaped a lot of benefits of my wealth. And when it got tight, she chose to go a different direction," vented Walker. "So that's the problem that I have with Evelyn. That's more personal."
"I dated Evelyn for 10 years. In 1999, I signed my ninth deal in 1999. So she got to reap the full benefits of the whole process," he said. "She played her part. You think someone will have your back and that's my whole thing. Evelyn went on with her reality show and we all know all her relationships she's been in since me."
"It hasn't been about let me make sure Antoine is okay. So that's a big difference. That's why I have a problem with Evelyn. It's more personal. It's tough when you take care of some people and you make sure that they're good, their family, their daughters and then they just go left field."
He continued: "We got engaged in 2007. We broke up for a minute so that's what delayed the marriage, and towards the end, she left when things hit the fan."
Since the end of their relationship, Evelyn has been romantically linked to two professional athletes. She married and divorced former NFL star Chad Johnson, and has had a child with current fiancé, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford.
After the interview went viral, she had took to Twitter to defend herself:
LOL! Funny how he don't even know when we got engaged! It was in 2006 not 2007 & he got left cuz he was cheating! FYI – He was still playing in the league when I chalked up the dueces & before he filed bankruptcy! So please quit with the lies! I don't talk about u why talk about me?! Move on it's been 5 years!
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Kenmore 24'' Laundry Center w/ Electric Dryer
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Kenmore 24" Laundry Center - Compact, Efficient
Offering a high quality washer and dryer in one compact package, the Kenmore 24" laundry center 8873 is a one-stop-shop for all of your clothing care needs. The comprehensive rotary controls allow you to select for water temperature, levels, agitation cycles, drying times and more. A convenient Touch Up cycle gently tumbles clothing to relax wrinkles and freshen up musty fabrics, while the Auto Dry option helps eliminate guesswork as it automatically adjusts drying times to each load. This laundry center with electric dryer and energy efficient washer makes it easy to clean and care for fabrics of all kinds.
- A quick way to relax wrinkles and refresh fabrics in minutes, the Touch Up cycle sends warm air through clothes while gently tumbling, so you can slip them on and head out.
- A small footprint makes this laundry center an easy fit for apartments, basements and starter homes, while powerful performance delivers the same clean you'd expect from larger machines.
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I'd first like to correct two errors in the description of this package - the unit DOES come with a Power Cord, and it Does NOT come with water supply hoses. I suggest you have the salesman include the accessory pack which consists of a 4-inch flexible vent pipe, the proper water supply hoses as well as a power cord which you should return to Sears for credit ($29) - it will NOT be needed; this seems to be the only way to get the necessary hookup done. Do not attempt to use your existing water supply hoses unless they are in excellent condition - you're just asking for trouble down the road! Now for the reason for a 5-Star rating. This unit is Not noisy - be sure that you level the washer yourself - the delivery people didn't take the time to level mine properly; it quieted down substantially after I took the time to level it myself. As far as the washer being on the small side - this is what you are purchasing a small, apartment-sized machine - I replaced a 20 year old Whirlpool washer (the people who make Sears laundry systems) and a 30 year old Lady Kenmore 110 volt dryer...both still working well, but getting ready for the grave yard; this unit surprised the he*l out of me with it's performance! The dryer humidity control works fine - I found that leaving a very slight amount of moisture in my perm press clothes will ensure that they end up wrinkle-free. Another good feature of this unit is the manual water level control - many other brands are pushing the energy conservation idea too far by using pre-determined water levels - I set the water level high in order to ensure a thorough rinse with this machine. As far as price; I got it on a Veteran's day sale - with an extra 10% off because I am an Actual Veteran - I convinced that salesman that everyone was taking advantage of the so-called veterans' day pricing - so I presented my Vet ID and he agreed to give me another 10% off. I also purchased the 3-year total warranty package - it all came to $1200 bucks - not bad for an excellent machine! Recap: Not noisy - washes well, plenty of cycles for both washer and dryer.
Kailua, HI
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Not only is the noise unbearable to us but neighbors, who have lived here in this high rise building for decades without hearing a washing machine, reported loud noise from this washer and we have one ft. thick cement walls. We are sending it back.This one is **** which replaced a similar but good one.This is made more cheaply, probably in China, it has thinner metal, the door is not lined up well, lid does not stay up easily and the lint filter fits poorly. But most of all it is the loud washing agitation noise, not to mention the easy offload banging - you have to rearrange the load 3-4 times to get it just right. We paid more than other General Electric and Whirlpool models because we believed 'you get what you pay for.' Not so,
Tarpon Springs, FL
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Can only use either the washer or dry at one time. Dryer does not dry. Takes forever....to do laundry and clothes did not come clean. Exchanged for a GE stack unit, it works great. Clothes are dry in record time and clothes are clean. This Kenmore does not save money.
Bremerton, Washington
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I have owned the Kenmore 24" Stacked Washer/Dryer for about a month now and it is G8 ! Dispite being only 24" it takes a big load. I can do 2 sets of sheets at a time. You don't have to use a lot of soap and they come out very clean. It has so many different settings that you are able to wash anything. I really like how many settings the machine has for water depth. It makes it easy to do different amounts of clothes. From just 3 small things to 6 pairs of jeans. I really love the fact that you can leave the door to the washer open after a load, so that it doesn't get that moldy smell. The dryer is easy to load and takes quite a lot of clothes.. And they dry very quickly and come out soft and completely dry. I don't like how hard you have to pull, to open the door to the dryer. And the filter design is wrong. It's hard to reach into the back of the dryer to pull the lint trap out. Then you have to squeeze the trap to get it open The easiest and best way to clean it is with an old tooth brush.
Lyndhurst, NJ
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my husband and i purchased this stackable unit because we were very limited on space (we have a small closet in our apartment). sears delivery people were very professonal and helpful. apparently the saleperson added a cord to our order that was not needed, and the delivery men were very up front in saying that it was not needed and to return it to save ourselves money. also, the saleman failed to inform us that we could not run the washer and dryer at the same time. this was a HUGE suprise and disappointment. there was nothing i could do because of the power supply, so i just accepted it. we used the unit right away and washed and dried the first load of laundry beautifully. i was stoked! however, the next day, we threw in load #2. the washer filled up and then just stopped working. we tried everything and called the support center to no avail. i do have to say that sears handled the situation professionally, and offered us a new one. however, after this experience, we just returned the unit and are planning on purchasing compact front load machines. despite sears attempt to make the situation better, i have to give the product one star because it was such a disappointment.
White Plains, NY
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The first machine was exchanged because it was missing the lid latch, and the leveling legs kept slipping. The replacement came the next day with the lid latch; it stays level, and does not wobble at all. This machine was not available in any local stores, so I was taking a risk in ordering it sight unseen. But it is attractive, and the washer and dryer are have larger capacities than i thought they would. A major concern was that i only have one 110V outlet. The dryer certainly gets hot enough, and i don't mind not being able to wash and dry at the same time. I split a washer load into smaller loads for the dryer sometimes, but that doesn't bother me. It has solved my space and laundry issues beautifully, and i hope it will last for many, many years.
Alexandria, VA
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I love this washer/dryer combo. This is the second one of this type that I've had in my condo and the first one lasted almost 10 years! There are several options for wash temperatures, including a gentle and a soak cycle. The heavy duty cycle only takes about 20 minutes. The dryer portion also has multiple options and is fast, quiet and efficient. It fits very nicely into the space I had, and because it has only one electrical connection, I didn't have to spend more money hiring someone to hook it up! Highly recommend if you are looking for a stackable unit!
Alexandria, VA
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During the spin cycle the tub wobbles uncontrollably. Apparently it's a standard issue with these machines. You put any clothing that holds a lot of water like jeans or a towel it will wobble, thump,and bang really loudly. I'm wondering how much longer the bearings will hold up until they're fried. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for a stacked unit.
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I'm new to the Sears family, And let me tell you I have been out looking for a washer and dryer.And i shop around and when i went to Sears it was a good prices and the salesperson sold me on the stack-able . I have enjoy Sears for the last 2months (new to the area and Sears stores) I enjoy the salespeople each and everyone of them are helpful . I end up going home after i receive my Sears Credit Card and cut up my Nebraska Furniture Mart card and my ******** credit card, Sears has everything that i need and looking, I enjoy so much I stop working at my part time job at ******* and put in my application . You have a customer or LIFE
Philadelphia, PA
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The service was fast, the sales rep helped me over the net with dimension's, so I was totally ready and satisfied with the purchase.
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It has been a while
since I've seen Him,
since I have been with Him,
had Him.
Too long.
So long that it gave me nightmares.
I lay in bed
waiting to fall asleep,
for the next horrific dream.
I finally fall asleep.
Everything is black,
until suddenly
I'm in a great room.
There He is
standing in front of me,
as He is just as happy to see me
as I am to see Him.
I hold him close,
and kiss him.
Then I look up
to see a good witch
battling a demon.
The demon comes down to us,
the decomposing head of a beast,
and devours my love.
Then it stares at me
with its bloodstained mouth
and snarrels
as if it was about to do the same to me.
I woke up.
It was about four AM.
I lay in bed
dreading to sleep again.
There would be more nightmares.
Each would show me His demise.
I cry after an hour.
I fear it would be too long till I had Him.
There is only one cure:
To have Him and be satisfied.


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Anthony Hamilton: "You Got to Love, Live, Believe It ... Never Try to Sing a Lie"
Need a dose of that old-school vibe for your rap track? Well, R&B singer Anthony Hamilton provides a fine, cost-effective alternative to pricey soul samples.
"A lot of people want that old sound, that old grit." he says, speaking by phone from his North Carolina home.
"So they say, 'Let's get Anthony Hamilton to sing it and you don't have to pay no licensing fee and you still get that same sound.' It's cheaper."
Over the years, a lot of rappers have taken him up on this economical offer. He's sung hooks for hip-hop stars like The Game, Busta Rhymes, and, most famously, the Nappy Roots, who, along with Hamilton, earned a 2003 Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Po' Folks."
Of course, though, he's also unearthed "that old grit" with fellow soul singers, as evidenced by "Freedom," his powerful duet with Elayna Boynton, featured in the Quentin Tarantino movie Django Unchained.
Born in 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hamilton's musical heroes included names you'd expect, like Bill Withers and Al Green (with whom he collaborated for Green's 2008 album, Lay It Down), as well as unexpected names like The Cure. But there were also closer, less renowned influences.
"There were guys you wouldn't know their names. They'd just be singing down on this path, where I'd walk on the porch from my Grandmother to my mother's, and they had some of the best voices you ever heard," he recalls.
"And then my father, he had a really amazing voice. He was very close to getting signed with Motown. His group was called the Showstoppers. He just didn't believe. Growing up in North Carolina back in that time, it seemed too far fetched."
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Is The Miami Phalangeal Osteotomy A Viable Alternative To The Akin Osteotomy?
The indications for the Miami phalangeal osteotomy are identical to the Akin procedure. The Miami osteotomy also addresses the distal articular set and the hallux interphalangeal angles. I find it especially useful when addressing crossover or second toe impingement problems, and when correcting bunion deformities in patients with a pronated foot and a high metatarsal adductus component. In these patients, it is well recognized that lasting correction is a challenge despite a well-executed operation with proper intermetatarsal angle restoration. In this situation, both the Akin and Miami phalangeal osteotomies provide an enhanced cosmetic outcome, theoretically providing a longer lasting result.
The Miami phalangeal osteotomy has additional inherent uses. It is an excellent procedure to use when addressing failed hallux valgus surgery requiring correction of angular malalignment of an Akin osteotomy. The procedure allows realignment of the phalanx without the need to shorten the phalanx further by extracting an additional wedge of bone. Other potential uses include the ability to slide the phalanx proximally as an adjunctive procedure to elevate the distal fragment when treating hallux limitus or distract distally to lengthen and plantarflex the phalanx if it has been shortened with a previous osteotomy.
A Step-By-Step Guide To The Surgical Technique
Through a medial or dorsomedial approach, reflect the capsule with minimal to no dissection over the medial phalanx. Perform all the proximal osteotomies. Direct attention to the base of the proximal phalanx and identify the dorsal phalangeal tubercle just distal and central to the articular surface. This represents the attachment of the extensor capsularis tendon.
Using a saw, perform a straight through and through osteotomy at approximately 25 to 30 degrees to the longitudinal bisection. Aim for the tip of the toe and stay parallel to the nail plate. It is best to make the osteotomy as long as possible and at a gradual angle, exiting as distal as possible and just proximal to the interphalangeal joint. Rotate the toe medially and fixate the osteotomy provisionally with a K-wire (usually 0.062 inch) directed dorsal to plantar when the correction appears satisfactory.
One may use intraoperative fluoroscopy to confirm the reduction. If the correction is inadequate, retract the K-wire and reinsert it after dialing in the proper correction. When you are satisfied with the correction, place a parallel drill guide over the K-wire and fixate the osteotomy with one or two mini fragment screws. The 0.062-inch K-wire hole makes a perfect sized drill hole for a 2.0 mm screw and one may use this for a second screw if necessary.
However, be sure not to place the screw too proximal near the edge of the shelf to avoid fracturing through it. Countersinking will help avoid this problem, particularly if one is using a 2.7 mm screw. Use the intact periosteal capsular structures as this will allow you to perform a sound plication.
Examining The Efficacy Of The Miami Phalangeal Osteotomy
A study focused on 36 oblique proximal phalangeal osteotomies performed in 32 patients with an average age of 49.9 years.5 At a follow-up of three to 21 months, angular correction ranged from 7 to 22 degrees and the hallux interphalangeal angle was corrected to within 5 degrees of neutral. There were no nonunions or delayed unions, no hardware loosening and only one patient had a mild loss of correction. The time to achieve healing ranged from four to eight weeks. No bone callus or osteoarthritis occurred.


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Don't Sweat It: Natural Ways to Cool Your Hot Flashes
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My third-grade teacher, Mrs. Thompson*, was standing at the chalkboard teaching us long division when her cheeks suddenly turned red and sweat started pouring down her face. The room grew silent and we all stared as her color deepened and she ran out of the classroom. I told my mom about it when I got home. "Sounds like your teacher had a hot flash," she told me. "What's a hot flash?" I asked…
Hot flashes occur when estrogen levels fall and throw off the body's built-in thermometer. Blood vessels in the skin of the head and neck open wide and allow more blood to pass through, causing heat, redness and sweating. Any doctor will tell you they're harmless and require no medical attention, but any woman will tell you that answer's not enough.
Are you unwittingly aggravating your own hot flashes? If you're stressed out and eating poorly chances are you're adding fuel to the fire. Find out how changing your diet and calming your nerves can cool your hot flashes. Plus, could Chinese medicine minimize menopause?
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The Hot-Flash Diet
The following foods may trigger hot flashes:
Sugar and white flour
New research at the University of Texas suggests that plunging blood sugar levels may cause hot flashes. By steering clear of sugar and white flour products, which make blood sugar levels rise and fall sharply, you can avoid a heat-inducing sugar crash.
Your daily cup o' Joe can raise your blood pressure and heart rate. Cut back to one drink a day and consider switching to decaf.
Research shows that alcohol raises a woman's estrogen levels dramatically. These high levels can drop suddenly in an attempt to overcompensate for the surge, leading to low estrogen and hot flashes.
What stays on the menu? "A hot flash-friendly diet doesn't have to be restrictive," says Christiane Northrup, M.D., bestselling author of
Wisdom of Menopause
(Bantam, 2006). Northrup recommends foods that won't spike your blood sugar levels, such as beans, fruits, veggies, and Alaskan salmon.
Enjoy foods on the restricted list in limited quantities. If you really want that glass of wine, cup o' Joe or piece of cake, go for it. "It's the combination of stress hormones and refined foods that can cause hot flashes," Northrup says. So the occasional indulgence is fine as long as you're in a relaxed, comfortable environment.
"The Chinese consider food as medicine," says Wei Liu, M.D., a licensed
acupuncturist and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. According to Liu, phytoestrogens, substances abundant in soy foods, are a woman's best friend during menopause. "Studies indicate that a diet rich in [soy] can reduce the adverse symptoms associated with menopause," says Liu.
What's so good about this bean curd? The phytoestrogens it contains mimic estrogen in the body. (Remember that hot flashes are caused by declining estrogen levels.) They bind to the body's estrogen receptors, releasing slowly and naturally into the blood stream. This provides a continuous source of estrogen as the body's naturally produced estrogen supply decreases, Liu explains.
For a hassle-free menopause, "start making dietary changes as young as you can," advises Liu. If menopause is already knocking on your door, remember that it's never too late to start eating right. But be sure to check with your doctor before making drastic dietary changes.
Stress Mess
When you're under pressure, your body releases norepinephrine (adrenaline), otherwise known as the fight-or-flight hormone. Your heart pounds and blood rushes to your heart, raising your body temperature and potentially triggering – you guessed it – a hot flash.
"Stress management is fundamental to alleviating symptoms of menopause like hot flashes," says Liu. Her favorite stress relievers are tai chi and meditation.
While it's essential to limit stress and negative thinking, don't suppress your emotions. "Stress and anger should be acknowledged," says Northrup. "It's
anger that can cause symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes."
One of the healthiest stress relievers? Exercise. "The more the better," says Northrup. "Exercise regulates the lining of the blood vessels, helping to control hot flashes."
Ancient Eastern Wisdom
In addition to managing stress and eating properly, Liu recommends acupuncture and Chinese herbs such as Dong Quai and ginseng. "Many women have shown a great response to acupuncture," she says. And "the benefits of acupuncture are backed by the medical community." A study conducted by Stanford University researchers showed that seven weeks of acupuncture treatment reduced the severity of nighttime hot flashes by 28%. Make sure your acupuncturist has LAC after his or her name, which stands for licensed acupuncturist.
Never self-medicate. Instead, have a licensed practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine assess your individual needs and prescribe a mixture of herbs, often given in tea form. To find a qualified practitioner in your area, go to acufinder.com.
How Soon Will I Feel Better?
These remedies are "not a quick fix," says Northrup. "It can take up to three months to start seeing a change." Every patient is different. If you've been suppressing your anger and stress for years, it'll take more than one meditation session and a dish of tofu to halt your hot flashes. Those with milder symptoms tend to see results faster. Liu cites a patient whose hot flashes decreased after a single acupuncture session. After a month of bi-weekly treatments, they vanished altogether.
Embrace the Change
Many women with hot flashes feel they've lost control of their bodies or worry about aging too quickly. This couldn't be further from the truth.
"Menopause is a natural stage in your life as a woman, and one that leads to the best years of your life," says Northrup. One of her patients sees hot flashes "as a sort of power surge, symbolizing a positive, transformative process."
Next time you're sitting in a meeting, flushed and sweating, remind yourself that the misery will pass. "Menopause is not the end," says Northrup. "It's the halfway mark."
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Posted Sep, 15, 2010Co-founder of Devo is one of several featured alumni
Kent State University is launching a new television campaign featuring several of its successful alumni, including the co-founder of the rock band Devo, Mark Mothersbaugh. The commercials will premiere Saturday, Sept. 18, during the Kent State vs. Penn State football game airing at 12 p.m. on ESPN, and the three ads will begin airing on all networks statewide on Monday, Sept. 20.
"This new campaign fits perfectly with our strategy for attracting academically motivated students," said Kent State President Lester A. Lefton. "The campaign shines the spotlight on Kent State's greatest reason for pride and optimism about the future: our accomplished alumni. By letting our most ardent advocates share their success stories, we hope to give future students and their families a sense of the transformational experience Kent State provides to every student in every major."
The first commercial of the campaign features Mark Mothersbaugh, who founded the new wave band Devo with fellow Kent State students in the 1970s. Mothersbaugh has become a successful composer, writing for both film and television. He is known for his work for "Rugrats" "Yo Gabba Gabba!," "The Real Tenenbaums" and "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." In the commercial, Mothersbaugh talks about how his time at the university built the strong foundation from which he could grow his outstanding career.
Sisters and Ravenna natives Joan Stikes-Jenkins and Gina Stikes-Shoehalter appear in the second commercial. Joan works as a nurse at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Administration Medical Center. She also specializes in caring for homeless veterans, many who are returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder. Her sister, Gina, is director of public relations and marketing for msnbc.com in New York City. Though the sisters took different career paths, both attribute much of their success to Kent State.
The third commercial spotlights Diaz McDaniel, a process engineer at Kent Displays Inc., a Kent-based technology firm that was the first spin-off company and licensee of the university's Liquid Crystal Institute.
Fahlgren Advertising, which is headquartered in Columbus, is the university's agency of record and produced the commercials. Fahlgren is among the top 100 agencies in the nation.
All three commercials feature a musical score created for Kent State by Mothersbaugh. "Mark is known nationally for his distinctive work for movies, television shows and commercials, so he was the obvious choice to create a memorable music score for the three spots," said John Kirk, creative director at Fahlgren.
"We wanted to create an inspirational campaign that would set us apart from the increasing number of competitive ads in higher education," said Iris Harvey, Kent State's vice president for University Relations and chief marketing officer. "And, we really believe that our strength is in the top-quality professionals we produce. So, what better way to share those stories than to let our successful alumni tell them in their own words?"
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