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For the second time in a year, North County Supervisor Bill Hornhas come under fire for directing a taxpayer grant to a group withstrong religious ties.
At Horn's request, the San Diego Board of Supervisors on Aug. 2reauthorized $21,000 in county grant funds for use by Green OakRanch Ministries near Vista.
Green Oak's website, www.greenoakranch.org, says it providesweekend Bible studies, fellowship and Alcoholics and NarcoticsAnonymous meetings.
The $21,000 was a leftover balance from nearly $90,000 in grantsHorn directed to Green Oak in 2006 and 2007.
Shortly after the Aug. 2 vote, the American Civil LibertiesUnion called the board's action "unlawful county funding of achurch" under state law.
The money, according to a report from Horn's office, is intendedto pay for capital projects at Green Oak, such as reroofing itscabins and retrofitting its swimming pool ---- projects that do notdirectly benefit religious activities and are potentially a legaluse of the money under federal law.
But the ACLU contends the funding is a clear violation of thestate's constitution.
"The California Constitution is very clear: It says thegovernment may not give any money to any church for any purpose.Period," said David Blair-Loy, legal director for the ACLU of SanDiego and Imperial counties.
Neither Horn nor County Counsel Tom Montgomery responded torequests for comment.
Michael Workman, the county's spokesman, said Montgomery had notyet responded to the ACLU's letter, dated Aug. 12.
No action has been taken to rescind the grant, he said.
Carl Fielstra, Green Oak's chairman and executive director, saidby phone on Wednesday:"We function as a church organization and asa social service."
He said he is not a legal expert and has relied on the county'sdetermination on how the grant should be handled.
Fielstra added that the county "funds are being applied toprojects that benefit all sorts of folks, religious andnonreligious."
He said groups without direct religious ties ---- including theBoy Scouts, Girl Scouts, a hospice group and a dog owner's club---- are scheduled to use the ranch in coming months.
Blair-Loy, of the ACLU, said no matter how worthy the cause,state law still prohibits the allocation of government funds toreligious groups, even when the money doesn't directly benefitreligious activities.
In September 2010, then-County Counsel John Sansone revoked a$20,000 grant Horn steered to Life Perspectives (with boardapproval) after media reports showed the money would be used toraise funds for the group's religious-based curriculum.
Horn maintained he made the right decisions, that LifePerspectives is not a religious group and tried to again send themoney to the group for alternate purposes later that year. Hiscolleagues on the board rejected that attempt.
The board two weeks ago finally took action to formally rescindthe $20,000 approved for Life Perspectives in 2010, according to acounty report.
San Diego City Beat first reported on the opposition to theGreen Oak Ranch grant.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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ADFAS Geelong Inc. is part of the national ADFAS a non-profit organisation that aims to foster increasing interest in the arts and to encourage the preservation of cultural heritage.
ADFAS Geelong members enjoy an annual programme of illustrated lectures which promote deeper understanding of art history and contemporary movements, all within a stimulating and friendly atmosphere.
Contact: email@example.com
Office Bearers 2017
Margaret Montgomery
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Vice-Chair / Membership Secretary:
Sally Birrell
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Treasurer / Lecturer Liaison Officer:
Gianna Varasdi
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Cathy Stewart
Committee Members:
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Anna Cross – 03-5256 3232
Sue Hill – 03-5258 4947
Isobel Paton – 03-5241 2564
Marion Pescud – 03-5221 9931
Programme for 2017
Monday, 27 February – Lecture
Sarah Deere Jones*
Soft Angelic Whispers: the hidden history of the English Medieval harp
With the aid of the many references there are in literature and household accounts of the time, Sarah reveals the hidden history of this delightful instrument and, using her own reproduction medieval harps, performs music and songs from medieval England.
Tuesday, 28 February – Special Interest Session
Sarah Deere Jones*
The History of the Harp: from Mediterranean Antiquity to 20th century Europe
Using illustrations from carvings, wall paintings, pottery, mosaics, sculpture, stained glass, illuminated manuscripts, and 18th and 19th century art, Sarah traces the history of one of the world's most ancient and beloved musical instruments from thousands of years BC to the highly mechanised and beautiful instrument we see today.
Monday, 10 April – Lecture
Robin Haig#
Ballet Russes
In 1909, a group of Russian dancers, choreographers, composers and painters burst upon the jaded dance scene in Paris. Diaghilev, the Director of the Ballet Russes believed in a total theatre concept and with a bevy of talented artists he galvanised and changed history in not just dance but in music, scenic design and choreography.
Monday, 8 May – Lecture
Domenic Riley*
The Book as Art: form and function in creative book structures
This lecture illustrates the potential of the book as a three-dimensional object, from pop-ups, hidden fore-edge paintings, peep-show books, to books with hidden compartments and intriguing surprises. Seen together they represent over two hundred years of questioning the notion of 'what is a book?'
Monday, 5 June – Lecture
Sally Butler#
Asia Pacific Contemporary Art
This lecture considers the background and development of 'Asia Pacific' art and delves into the relationship between contemporary art form and cultural traditions in selected examples of the art; from crazy art bazaar to sleek contemporary chic
Monday, 10 July – Lecture
Gerald Deslandes*
During the late 1970's British sculptors Goldsworthy, Nash and Long, made work by altering natural elements in the landscape rather than by representing them as images in the studio. This lecture will place the sculptors in the context of other international artists and will explain the artists' debt to the earlier traditions of romantic landscape art. He will also talk about the sculptors' links to other artists using performance and installations as a way of circumventing the physical and commercial constraints of galleries.
Monday, 7 August – Lecture
Andrew Spira*
The Bauhaus
The Bauhaus was the most innovative and influential school of design in the 20th century, combining avant-garde ideas about abstract art with a thoroughly conscientious approach to social reform and domestic living. The lecture will explore the link between the Bauhaus and Australia: one influential Bauhaus teacher, Ludwig Hirschfeld Mack, emigrated to Australia in 1940 and taught art and design at Geelong Grammar School for 15 years.
Monday, 11 September – Lecture
Peter Warwick*
To the Far Side of the World: Captain James Cook and the Enlightenment
An artistic and cultural appreciation of the three remarkable voyages of Captain Cook and their impact on the Age of Enlightenment. The lecture shows how Cook was a far-sighted open-minded explorer, ahead of his time, and features the wonderful drawings and paintings of Sydney Parkinson, William Hodges, John Webber, George Stubbs and Johan Zoffany – pictures and ideas that changed the European view of the world and its attitude towards 'the noble savage' as epitomised by Polynesian, Maori and Aboriginal cultures.
Monday, 16 October – Lecture
Lucia Gahlin*
Celebration of Ancient Egyptian Art
The ancient Egyptians loved nothing more than to feast and celebrate whenever the opportunity arose. This lecture will explore the depiction of celebration in Egyptian art, from the elaborate temple festivals to banquets with family and friends. We shall examine the ancient art in order to explore the clothes and adornments worn; the food and drink consumed; and the entertainment enjoyed.
Monday, 13th November – AGM and Lecture
Peter McPhee#
A Painter in Revolutionary Times: John Singleton Copley and the American Revolution, 1760-1780
The lecture will examine the harrowing story of an outstanding portraitist caught in the deadly divisions of Revolution. Copley, born in 1783 to poor Irish parents in Boston, became a highly sought after painter of the professional and mercantile elites of this small colonial port. Increasing friction between Britain and her American colonies after 1763 polarised this elite into warring camps. Copley found himself caught between old friends and family and by 1774 had to make a choice which would change his life tragically and permanently.
* Overseas Lecturer
# Australian Lecturer
Lectures are held in the Supper Room at the Geelong West Town Hall, Pakington Street.
Morning session: 10.30am
Evening session: 6.00pm
Refreshments are served afterward.
Special Interest Morning
Our Special Interest will be held at 10.00 am, Tuesday 28th February, at 'The Heights'. 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown, Geelong
Annual Subscriptions
Annual membership fee is $135 per person, plus a $25 joining fee for new members. Additional charges apply for Special Interest sessions and excursions.
Guests are welcome but must be registered beforehand by telephoning the Membership Secretary Sally Birrell, on: 5250 3264 or 0427 342 213. The guest fee is $20 per lecture.
Extra Activities
ADFAS Geelong also offer special interest sessions, organise excursions to galleries, exhibitions, historic houses and gardens, support local artists, and promote Young Arts in the local region through grants, scholarships and awards.

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SOUTHDOWN STABLE- provides a peaceful, comfortable & relaxing unique accommodation for 4 or 6 people ( 2 queen beds & 2 king single beds - 2 bedrooms/bathrooms)in the grounds of historic 1857 "Southdown" Estate -Burradoo. Set within 6 acres gardens & just 3 min. from Bowral centre it's the perfect holiday escape.
SOUTHDOWN STABLE - Winner 2014 EXCELLENCE IN ACCOMMODATION -
one of 4 cottages, is a converted 1857 stable that has been lovingly converted into a very cosy rustic and unique self-contained accommodation experience for 4 or 6 people. A romantic and peaceful getaway set amongst camellia hedged rose gardens.
You have the use of the 6 acre manicured historic garden to enjoy during your stay.
The Historic Estate of "Southdown"
"Southdown" is the original historic (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) acre estate of Burradoo - Bowral where old and new gardens and trees are blended into tranquil and timeless 'rooms'
Wander among the old hedges, orchard, cottage, herb, rose and herbaceous gardens.
Enjoy the huge 150 year old trees, massed bulb plantings, sweeping lawns, pools and ponds, cherry walk, gardened rooms, parterre and Shakespeare garden - all of which change dramatically through the seasons.
Few accommodation places offer 4 uniquely decorated historic self-contained accommodation cottages. They gives you access to this Southern Highlands iconic garden and yet you are just 3 minutes from the many cafes & restaurants and 10 minutes from the many vineyards, antique shops, surrounding villages and National parks.
The Cottages at "Southdown"
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The Stable is fully equipped self-contained cottage and accommodates up 6-7 people - with 2 queen bedroom and 1 bedroom with single bed and additional king single bed divan in open plan area, 2 separate bathrooms - one with free standing hip bath and a shower, a lounge/dining/kitchen area, including a wood fire for the Highlands winter ambiance.
The Stable is furnished in a rustic antique feel which is complementary to this old 1857 Stable.
An initial 2 day full basket breakfast is provided.
In addition, for your total comfort and relaxation, gas central heating and fans and a fully equipped kitchen is provided for the perfect getaway.
Featured on Sydney Weekender and reviewed by the Sun Herald Travel section
"Few bed & breakfast places offer a self-contained experience. Even fewer offer a thoroughly original feel. "Southdown" does both and virtually demands that you dream a little. No other place we have stayed at has quite offered the intrigue of the "Southdown Stable"
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A 3 night min. stay applies to all public holiday periods & a 4 day stay Christmas period
Additional person over 4 people and over 2 years is $50 extra.
An initial 2 day complementary basket breakfast is provided.
Baby cot available on request.
A wood basket available $35 - April-August
Pets stay on request with the owner - conditions & fee applies
Pets are allowed with prior consent from the owner. $25 charge - Conditions apply
Cancellation Policy:
After confirmation of booking 15% of the total booking value is payable if cancellation made more than 28 days of arrival date and the full value is payable if cancellation made less thank 28 days of arrival date.
Transfer of booking to other dates if your booking can be replaced by another booking a $50 fee applies.
The cottage & surrounds are non smoking.
The Cottage is only available for the number of guest that have booked.
Guests visitors are not able to visit the property as it is only available for booked guests.
Children must be supervised at all time in the grounds due to water features on the property.
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We invite guests to wonder, sit and enjoy the
peaceful beautiful 6 acre garden estate. It is there for you to enjoy.
We have been running the 4 x cottages at "Southdown" 1857 Estate since 1989. We are twice Winners of Excellence in accommodation by SHBAwards.
The cottages are on a beautiful 6 acre gardened estate that we have created to share with our guests.
The cottages we have furnished uniquely to provide a very different unique experience for our guests. Each Cottage has its own very special charm.


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canadian electronic music duo purity ring will release their sophomore album 'another eternity' on march 3rd, 2015. following up from their brilliant 2012 debut album *shrines*, megan james and corin roddick take a slight departure by maintaining their dark edge and introducing elements of pop that provide a mature sense of open intimacy throughout their sound.
enjoy a preview from the new album 'another eternity' below:
purity ring – begin again
purity ring – push pull
note: you may pre-order the limited edition white-colored vinyl for 'another eternity' via 4AD. the beautiful artwork was created by tallulah fontaine. the lyrics were provided via thepurityring's tumblr.


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The Criminal Justice Training Center, working with the IUP
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Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The grant will be utilized to purchase a
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The Firearms Training System portrays
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This system is used during the 19-week Police
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On the field, athletes are provided their uniform. Off the field, they have to make their own. When former Giant Sinorice Moss needs a little coaching for his closet, celebrity stylist Rachel Johnson is the woman to call. Jay Kos 293 Mott Street, New York, NY, 10012 / 212-319-2770
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Low back pain can happen to anyone who has a musculoskeletal problems such as acute lumbosacral strain, inability lumbosacral ligaments, muscle weakness, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and problems in inter-vertebral joints and feet are not the same length.
Causes of low back pain.Most lower back pain due to musculoskeletal problems (eg acute lumbosacral strain, lumbosacral ligament instability and weakness of the muscles, spinal osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, intervertebral disc problems, leg length inequality). Other causes include obesity, kidney disorders, pelvic problems, retroperitoneal tumors, abdominal aneurysm and psychosomatic problems. Most back pain due to musculoskeletal disorders will be aggravated by activity, whereas pain due to other circumstances is not affected by the activity.
People who suffer from low back pain usually complain of acute back pain and chronic back pain and weakness, its nature and its spread along nerve fibers (sciatica). Physical examination can find a muscle spasm paravertebralis (increase postural muscle tone back the excessive bone) with loss of normal lumbar curvature lordotik and there may be spinal deformity.
Sometimes the organic basis of back pain can not be found. Anxiety and stress can generate muscle spasm and pain. Lower back pain can be a manifestation of depression or mental conflict or reaction to environmental stressors and life.
There are some herbs that can be used to reduce low back pain, among others:
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] The story takes place during a weekend in Tel Aviv, in the three main points leading to the Carmel market. There are three characters: Tarek, a young Palestinian from Nablus. Katz, an old bitter. And Keren, a girl of 17 who grew up in a Catholic family and ultra left home to get away from religion. The three heroes are solitary, led by his past and his inner convictions. You can watch Sof Shavua B'Tel Aviv online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in Hebrew at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2008.
Rating: 5 by 509 users./
Runtime: 100 minutes
Shredi Jabarin, Hili Yalon, Shlomo Vishinsky, Khawlah Hag-Debsy, Johnny Arbid, Shadi Fahr-Al-Din, Dina Golan, Chaim Banai, Oren Yadger, Michael Moshonov, Amir Yerushalmi, Israel Aharoni, Rosina Kambus, Dani Israelis, Avital Pasternak and Yussuf Abu-Warda.
100-minute film (full movie) directed by Dror Zahavi.
The original audio of Sof Shavua B'Tel Aviv has dialogues in or Hebrew, it was produced in Germany, Israel.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2008.
Screenplay written by Jonatan Dror and Ido Dror.
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick.
Shlomo Mograbi, Heike Wiehle-Timm, Nikola Bock, Mathias Schwerbrock, Evyatar Dotan, Doris J. Heinze, Zvi Spielmann and Ishay Mor.
This film was produced and / or financed by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Relevant Film, Israfilm Ltd. and Praxis Films.
Composed by Misha Segal.
Kinowelt Filmverleih, Film Movement and Cinemax.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Sof Shavua B'Tel Aviv has a duration of 100 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in English or Hebrew in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
See the page of this full movie, Sof Shavua B'Tel Aviv in FULLTV Movies.


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Welcome to the 8th day of our 25 Days of Christmas series! Today our 4th featured blogger has some beautiful Christmas decor to share with you!
Time to stop over and visit the home of Cassie, the blogger behind Primitive and Proper. Today she's sharing her dining room Christmas tree decor! It is wintry, natural, and gorgeous.
I hope you've been enjoying the series so far! Leave a comment on the blog, Facebook, or Twitter to let me know what you think!
We'd also love to know if you've been using the interactive advent calendar to follow along!
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Franken and Davis at Stockton State Trailer (1984)
01 January 1984 55 mins
Released in 1984 featuring Al Franken and Tom Davis writers and performers on the original Saturday Night Live perform live in front of a small college audience at Stockton State. Some highlights include a representative from the "Whiskey Distilleries of America" tutoring students on what to do if you're drunk and you absolutely have to drive, interviews with a laid off heterosexual auto worker turned male prostitute for homosexuals, A test to see if audience members may be too stoned to be among people, their Rolling Stones parody, their PTL club satire and more; classic 1980s period performances!
Watch the official Franken and Davis at Stockton State 1984 trailer in HD below or find more Franken and Davis at Stockton State videos on Vidimovie.


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Ponz Villas
Beach villa with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and shared pool in Ladies Beach, Turkey
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From £230 per week
Villa to rent in Ladies Beach, Turkey
Villa overview - owner's description
This property is a modern 2 bedroom property fully furnished with air conditioning in every room with shared swimming pool. It is 50 metres from ladies beach.
Ponz Villas is a small exclusive development of 20 terraced villas situated just 100 meters from the seafront and Ladies Beach, which is the most popular and well serviced beach in the Kusadasi area.
Ponz Villas complex has its own swimming pool with sunbeds laid out around the pool's sunbathing terrace. The complex has communal, well maintained mature gardens and a 24 hour on site caretaker.
Ponz Villas is perfectly located for those looking to be centrally located with easy access to Ladies Beach and only 2.5kms from Kusadasi Town Centre and all its attractions. These Villas are definitely in the heart of it all and many of our customers rent these properties year after year
This is a 2 storey villa which has several balconies and a small garden area for dining outside. The Town centre is easily accessed by the local bus service which stops 0.05m from the front of the complex. Ladies Beach offers a blue flagged sandy beach, fully serviced with sun loungers, umbrellas and water sports. The promenade has a wide choice of restaurants, bars, hotels, supermarkets, mini-markets and souvenir shops to select from and is an ideal spot to enjoy sunny days on the beach or to enjoy an evening meal whilst taking in the breathtaking sunset.
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Outside this villa in Ladies Beach, TurkeyThis villa is near a lively area and the beach. It has a shared pool, a balcony, outside lighting, a shared garden and a swimming pool. Car hire is not necessary as the villa is less than a 15 minute walk to a large selection of shops, bars, restaurants; however parking is available if required.
Prices and availability
Select your travel dates on the calendar
Long stay discounts
- Receive 10% off if the booking is for 1 month or more.
If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.
security deposit
£100.00 per booking, paid locally
Welcome pack and cleaning
£30.00 per booking, paid with booking
2 bedrooms, Sleeps 5:
- 1 double bed
- 1 double bed
There is also 1 single sofa bed in lounge, 1 cot
1 bathroom, 1 Separate WC
Swimming pool
Shared pool, Size 8m x 4m, Depth 0.8m to 1.6m
CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, TV Languages in English, Local
Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 6, Air conditioning throughout property, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire optional
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Balcony or terrace, Outside lighting, Parking, Shared garden
Suitable for
Children, Single gender groups, Smoking
Private Owner From Kusadasi , Turkey Member since Nov 2015
Past bookings: 1 booking
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Author has written 2 stories for Mega Man, and Mario.
I rarely use this anymore, but updated (somewhat) for the heck of it.
Pairings I perfer:
Mostly X pairings, such as ZeroxIris, XxMartei (his girlfriend from the manga), AliaxDynamo and others.
Favourite tv/movies
EDITED: I still like these shows, but right now, I barely watch TV. And when I do, it's Law and Order SVU.
Favourite Video Games
Too many to count.
Favourite Characters in Video Games and TV Shows
I like a lot of characters; almost every fandom I get into I love the characters. And if I dislike them, I don't HATE them, more just dislike.
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InterContinental Hotels hit by early Easter and low oil price
Holiday Inn owner InterContinental Hotels has said that growth in the first quarter has been hit by the low oil price and the early Easter.
Room revenue for the period stood at 1.5%, with the Middle East region dragging on sales.
Richard Solomons, chief executive of InterContinental Hotels, said: "We have made a good start to the year, driving revenue per room up 1.5% against the background of weak oil markets and the earlier timing of Easter, which affected several of our markets."
Revenue from the Middle East was down 10.4%.
The company, which also owns the Crowne Plaza chain, said it plans to build 220,000 more hotels, representing the fastest rate of growth since the financial crisis in 2008.
Growth in the Americas and Europe remained solid, rising 1.9% and 1.4% respectively.
Mr Solomons added: "We continued our focus on building and leveraging scale where it matters, signing rooms into our pipeline at the fastest rate since 2008.
"Despite economic and political uncertainty in some markets, current trading trends and the momentum behind our brands give us confidence for the rest of the year."


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A number of US companies (including Costco, for example) are rushing to pay out massive dividends before December 31, 2012 to beat the dividend tax hike that is pending. A quick refresher on dividend taxes in the US: Under George W., long-term capital gains and dividends were subject to a temporary tax break resulting in a maximum tax rate of 15% (compared to normal business and employment income subject to a maximum tax rate of 35%). This tax holiday was supposed to have expired December 31, 2010 but was extended for two years by President Obama. Politically, dividend and capital gains tax rates are important. Those with less-than-average wealth generally don't care about these rates since that set of the population doesn't usually own investment portfolios that generate capital gains and dividends. However, the wealthy really do care, and they're the ones who contribute to political coffers. But let's leave the political aspects aside since they can be all-consuming on their own.
If you are a US company and you know the dividend tax holiday is about to expire, you would prefer to give your shareholders cash before December 31, 2012 so they would only pay the 15% tax rate. If you paid the dividend the next day, January 1, 2013, your shareholders would be subject to a maximum 40% tax rate (39.6% to be exact). That's a big difference. Especially when your dividend payment is $675 million. What? Who gets dividends like that?? Well, the Walton family does. Yes—the founding family and controlling shareholders of Walmart. They own and control 51% of the shares of Walmart and have decided to trigger a one-time, special dividend of roughly $1.3 billion, of which their portion is roughly $675 million. Issuing the dividend by December 31, 2012 results in tax savings of about $166 million for the Walton family alone. That's a big deal and smart tax planning.
In Costco's case, the special dividend works out to about $7 per share. This is well above the normal dividend rate of about $0.14 per share and works out to a total of $3 billion. Interestingly enough, the very same day that Costco announced its special dividend, it also announced new debt offerings (meaning it will be borrowing from investors) of $3.5 billion. Do you see any connection between the two? Paying the dividend requires $3 billion in cash, but Costco needs that cash for day-to-day operations, so it borrows more cash.
Should we care? I think so. This is a clear case of tax policy driving economic decisions—maybe even bad economic decisions. In Costco's case, the US Treasury will collect substantially less tax than if the dividend was paid a month later, and the interest cost on the new debt is tax deductible for Costco, which will decrease its taxable income for years to come. In my opinion, this is a clear case of a wealth transfer to the rich at the expense of the general US tax payer, or at least the expense of the US government. There are some potential arguments to justify such behaviour but I don't find them compelling. I will chalk this up to a capitalism #fail.
Note: this blog was originally posted on my site hosted by Pearson Education(http://php2.pearsoncanada.ca/highered/inthenews/accounting_in_the_news/)


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Upcycled Pet Tees
Unique and One-of-a-kind tops for the most fashionable member of your pack. Each tee is made from carefully selected clothing that have been recycled and refashioned into a wearable dog tee. We inspect all recycled tees for minimal wear and tear before purchasing. Please note: Tees may feature licensed characters or graphics with copyright images of which Handmade AmeriKa is not affiliated with. These images are not reprinted or reproduced and come from authentic originals. No two tees are alike.


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Whether it's helping to inspire local schoolchildren or young apprentices, rebranding a local school, encouraging a team of Mo Bro's or raising money for charity, our team are busy in more ways than one. And with an environment that's great for work, rest and play – an open plan studio, social breakout areas, social evenings – we help our team make the most of life at Living.
Volunteering to inspire school children in the real world
We've teamed up with Inspire!, an independent charity that links businesses and their employees with schools to inspire, support and open doors for young people. By bringing a diverse range of employee volunteers into the learning environment, they provide young people with employability skills, prepare them for the world of work and give them access to a world of choices and opportunities that may otherwise have remained out of reach.
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We support this work in a variety of ways; from employees volunteering during working hours, work placements, school visits to the workplace and much more. If you are interested in getting involved or just want to learn more, please speak to our Helen Tejedor our HR Manager.
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Please note: It is the student's responsibility to bring the right equipment with them on the day of their exams. We do not give out any mathematical equipment, pens, pencils etc without charge. If you are unsure about what equipment you need to bring with you for your exam, please see your subject teacher.
Students who arrive at the exam without the right equipment will be charged as follows:
- Pencil Case £5 (includes pen, pencil, ruler, rubber)
- Geometry Set £5
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Each year, motorcycle enthusiasts gather at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground in Sturgis, SD, and one of the central attractions is the Motorcycles as Art exhibit. World-famous motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter puts the exhibit together. It captures the personal expression, creativity and spirit that permeate the history and culture of motorcycling. Shown in the photos are our PAR Halogen Telescoping Display Lights (Model #PDL-188) being used as gallery lighting at the exhibit.
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by Jeffrey Stanley on Jun.10, 2012, under Film/TV, The Press, The Sixth Boro, Theatre
And don't forget…
by Jeffrey Stanley on Jun.04, 2012, under Politics, The Sixth Boro, Theatre
Thrilled to be attending Tom Stoppard's mind-bending Travesties on opening night this Thursday 6/7 at 8pm at Play & Players. Drinks in Quig's afterward. See you there. Tickets just 15 bucks. Not bad at all for a professional quality production of a terrific play.
With Cathy Mostek, Jim Ludovici, Bob Stineman, Andrew Carroll, Kaki Burns, Eric Wunsch, Kristen Norine and Tim Rinehart. Directed by Candace Cihocki.
Travesties takes you on a stylistic joy ride through an imagined meeting between James Joyce, Vladimir Lenin and Dadaist Tristan Tzara who all lived in Zurich during World War I.
When Joyce casts British consular official Henry Carr in a performance of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnestin the lead role of Algernon, Carr finds himself immersed in a wacky and wonderful world of Wildean wit, Joycean limericks, Leninist ideology, and sheer Dada anarchy.
The Plays & Players organization began in 1911 as a social club devoted to expanding and developing new theater experiences for and by its membership. The first President, Maud Durbin Skinner, was the wife of the famed American actor Otis Skinner. What is now the Plays & Players building at 17th and Delancey, originally called the "Little Theatre of Philadelphia," first opened its doors in 1913 to produce "American plays of ideas," an underrepresented genre at the time. The building later became the official home of Play & Players.
Dang. Sadly No EVP.
by Jeffrey Stanley on Feb.05, 2012, under The Sixth Boro, The Truth Is In Here, Theatre
Please enjoy my 2nd Rep Radio interview. This one happened on 1/7/12 at midnight on the stage of Plays & Players, and it's the aforementioned live ouija board session in lieu of a traditional interview, in hopes that interviewer Kristen Scatton and I could contact one of Plays & Players' 3 resident ghosts, and we did with help from my frequent Philly ghost pal Mala. Sadly the recording contains no voices from the dead, aka, electronic voice phenomena. Why does it always work so well on Ghost Hunters?
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Ghost Boy
by Jeffrey Stanley on Jan.08, 2012, under The Sixth Boro, Theatre
Last night my ongoing Ouija-as-theatre experiment continued for another round. Kristen Scatton of Philadelphia's Rep Radio, who had already interviewed me several months ago for my 2011 Philly Fringe show, BZ:ABOTD, interviewed me again, this time in the context of my being one of this year's 3 PDC@Plays&Players playwrights-in-residence (along with playwrights Brian Grace-Duff and Jeremy Gable).
She didn't want a repeat of my first interview in August so I suggested something different — how about meeting me at midnight on the mainstage of Play & Players on the set of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone (which opens January 19th and which is not to be missed) to see if we can contact the ghost of the Small Boy who has been spotted on the stage over the years. He's one of 3 spirits said to haunt the hundred-year-old building.
You can soon hear the full Rep Radio interview and the complete audio of our Ouija session so I won't go into full detail here. In summary, MALA showed up again in her usual insistent way (MALAMALAMALAMALA) and confirmed that she indeed knew me and had last spoken to me upstairs in Quig's Pub on 11/6/11. I asked her if she was doing okay and she said NO. I told her I wanted her to try and be happier in 2012 because she always seemed sad, and she said OK.
We asked Mala if she knew the Small Boy and whether he was hanging around onstage with us. He was. In fact he was standing directly to my right, upstage center, according to Mala. The Small Boy's initials are AE and he talked about PLAYS and that he was in a play on that stage in 1945. Does he enjoy living at Plays & Players? NO. Why doesn't he leave? LALALALA (a frequent Ouija answer in my experience, which I interpret to mean la la la la I'm not listening/can't discuss it).
In the end, chronically lonely little girl Mala confirmed that she liked the Small Boy and thought he was nice, so I asked if she'd like to stay on at Plays & Players and be friends with him. She said YES, so I felt good about finding her a much-needed playmate. Apparently in the process I've also brought another ghost into Plays & Players' otherworldly fold. I hope Maud and Leon are okay with that and don't get angry with me for crowding them out. It's getting downright lousy with ghosts in there.
Proof of a spirit world, or proof of characters from mine and Kristen Scatton's fevered imaginations conveyed via subconscious ideomotor impulses? Take your pick. I'm equally fascinated by both phenomena. For further reading I highly recommend James Merrill's epic poem The Changing Light at Sandover.
See you all at Live Arts Scratch Night at the Live Arts Brewery on Thursday 1/12/12 at 7pm. It's free, there's cheap beer, and you can RSVP here.
[Maud Skinner photo via findagrave.com]
Drinks at Quig's Are On Me
by Jeffrey Stanley on Oct.15, 2011, under The Sixth Boro, Theatre
Fresh on the heels of a highly successful Philly Fringe show I am delighted, surprised, and thrilled to have been named one of Philadelphia's three 2011-12 PDC@Plays & Players Playwrights-in-Residence.
The Philadelphia Dramatists Center (PDC) is a membership community of playwrights, collaborating artists and audience members dedicated to creating and nurturing new work. PDC develops resources, stimulates creative partnerships and participates in the ongoing national dialogue about how and why theater is created.
The historic Plays & Players Theatre turns 100 this year. It began in 1911 as a private social club, similar to the Players Club in Manhattan, devoted to expanding and developing new theater experiences for and by its wealthy membership. The first President, actress Maud Skinner, was the wife of the famed American actor Otis Skinner. The Plays & Players Theatre building on 17th and Delancey, then called the "Little Theatre of Philadelphia," first opened its shows to the public in 1913 with a mission to produce "American plays of ideas." And they meant it. Plays & Players sought out and produced cutting edge work by America's newest playwrights including Philadelphia premieres in 1916 and 1919 of some of the earliest plays by Eugene O'Neill (Before Breakfast) and Susan Glaspell (Suppressed Desires and Trifles), the world premiere in 1949 of Bevan & Trzcinski's acclaimed Stalag 17 before it moved to Broadway, and an early performance by actor Kevin Bacon in 1974. Once an exclusive club, Plays & Players has grown over the years into a professional quality theatre devoted to supporting established and emerging Philadelphia artists in practicing and performing their crafts.
I know what you're wondering: is it haunted? Finding out will be my first order of business. I am told that many of the bar staff who work on the 3rd floor in the members-only Quig's Pub have spotted the ghost of deceased longtime bartender Leon passing through the room on occasion, then there's the oft-spotted ghost of a little boy standing on the mainstage, and others insist the ghost of Maud Skinner haunts one of the dressing rooms. We shall see…
Here too is a terrific video tour of Plays & Players made by mysterious stranger Lance Davis last month.


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Something you should have noticed about me by now: stats and names don't matter that much to me. Winning games and leading your team is what matters to me.
That's why I wouldn't even consider voting for LeBron James if the season ended today. His team has been too disappointing.
Ask LeBron…he knows how much team success plays a part in winning the MVP Award.
Most players who win the MVP, acknowledge that they accept the award on behalf of their team. They never like to give themselves too much credit.
Honorable Mention: John Wall, Kevin Love, James Harden, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard
10. Al Horford (ATL) – 17.3 PTS (54.7 FG%), 8.0 REB, 2.4 AST, 1.1 STL, 1.7 BLK. Team Record: 10-10. Last Week: 9
I gave Al Horford a very thin edge over John Wall for the number ten spot. Both players account for so much of their teams' all-around play. I've come to be a really big fan of Horford's game. Atlanta would probably not be a playoff team without it's star center. My biggest complaint about Al Horford: not even 14 field goal attempts per game. At times, his unselfishness can actually hurt his team more than it helps.
9. Ty Lawson (DEN) – 19.3 PTS (1.2 3PM), 8.2 AST, 3.7 REB, 1.2 STL, 0.2 BLK. Team Record: 11-7. Last Week: 10
Let's face it: Ty Lawson has zero chance of winning the league's MVP. The fact that he can be categorized with the eight players ahead of him should be a blessing to him. Lawson is playing with the best point guards in the league right now. He's doing an excellent job getting his teammates involved. The way he gets to the basket with his small frame makes him a warrior. No matter the circumstances, Lawson never slows down; he keeps going.
8. Dwight Howard (HOU) – 16.6 PTS (55.6 FG%), 12.6 REB, 1.8 AST, 0.6 STL, 1.8 BLK. Team Record: 13-7. Last Week: 8
Howard's scoring numbers aren't particularly good because the Rockets are so perimeter oriented. They probably don't run half the plays Orlando did for him. As time goes on, Howard's prime is beginning to look like its a thing of the past. Kevin McHale is going to have to lean more on Howard because Harden does as much as he's capable of. The team needs to better implement the one-two punch of Harden and Howard on offense.
7. Chris Paul (LAC) – 18.7 PTS (89.9 FT%), 11.8 AST, 4.7 AST, 2.3 STL, 0.2 BLK. Team Record: 13-7. Last Week: 6
Everyone knows how good Chris Paul is. He's arguably the best playmaker in the game. He's the master of assist-turnover ratio. He's clutch in the fourth quarter. Nobody is discrediting how talented the six-time All-Star is. But what is he going to do with this Clipper team? Some games, their offense looks flawless. Other games, they look sluggish and short on energy. The Clippers can't be considered a real contender until Chris Paul molds his team into tip-top shape.
6. Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) – 20.9 PTS (92.9 FT%), 5.9 REB, 2.5 AST, 1.1 STL, 0.6 BLK. Team Record: 12-8. Last Week: 7
Most people are forgetting about Dirk Nowitzki in their MVP conversations. But why? If Nowitzki is able to lead the Mavs to the playoffs, he most definitely deserves top five consideration. There are a handful of Western teams more talented than the Mavs, all across the board. Without Nowitzki, Dallas would be desperate. He's getting old so it makes sense for his stats to deflate a little bit. Team defenses are still just as worried about him as they've been in the last few years.
5. LeBron James (MIA) – 25.7 PTS (58.4 FG%), 6.1 AST, 5.7 REB, 1.2 STL, 0.4 BLK. Team Record: 14-5. Last Week: 4
Call me foolish, ignorant, or whatever you want. I'm not a LeBron hater. I'm actually one of many who cherishes the brilliance he brings to the game of basketball. I feel like James doesn't have the chip on his shoulder he had the last few years. He doesn't feel the need to prove he's the MVP of the league again. James is likely more than satisfied with his individual awards thus far…and he has a lot more to come. We won't see James push himself to the max until April.
4. Tony Parker (SAN) – 18.1 PTS (53.1 FG%), 6.4 AST, 2.5 REB, 0.5 STL, 0.1 BLK. Team Record: 15-3. Last Week: 3
Parker is likely going to hang around the top five of my MVP race all year long. I seem to value him much more than other critics/analysts do. 18 points and six and a half assists won't blow your mind. Parker could care less about stats. We know the Spurs mindset and culture by now: WIN BY ANY MEANS. That's what Parker does. He may average five assists less than Chris Paul, but that doesn't mean his contributions don't mean as much to his team.
3. LaMarcus Aldridge (POR) – 23.5 PTS (78.6 FT%), 9.7 REB, 2.6 AST, 1.2 STL, 0.9 BLK. Team Record: 16-3. Last Week: 5
Please read my latest piece on why LaMarcus Aldridge deserves MVP consideration (as of today).
2. Kevin Durant (OKC) – 28.5 PTS (9.8 FTM), 8.2 REB, 5.1 AST, 1.4 STL, 0.8 BLK. Team Record: 13-4. Last Week: 2
Kevin Durant may get the most votes for MVP one-quarter through the NBA season. Durant's game is at the point where he really can't do anything more to make his team the best in the NBA. He has become an excellent point forward. He also utilizes his length to create turnovers and convert the other way. We're going to see Durant match up with my league MVP this week…
1. Paul George (IND) – 24.6 PTS (2.6 3PM), 5.9 REB, 3.4 AST, 2.2 STL, 0.4 BLK. Team Record: 17-2. Last Week: 1
Paul George was pretty darn close to making an incredible comeback within seconds, all by himself. So close…had he completed that comeback, his MVP appeal would have shot way up. It's too bad he couldn't make that one corner three off Indiana's quick steal. Paul George scores 43 points at Portland (five threes in last three minutes).


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Antonio Conte Needs Chelsea Youth to Build Dynasty
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In most team sports, it seems that young players are the key to building a period of sustained success at one athletic club. Fans of the NFL know that building a team through the draft, a la New England Patriots, will pay the most dividends in the medium and long terms. Our beloved sport is no different.
The amount of money being thrown around in the soccer world is mind boggling. But consistently spending money at obscene rates on ready-made stars cannot guarantee elite trophies every season. Sure, Roman Abramovich's Chelsea have been testing that theory since 2004, and Real Madrid has been doing it for a while now too. Yet one only needs to look at Barcelona and Arsenal (Arsenal?) for a better method.
Those two clubs have had the best youth academies in the world for over a decade now and the impact has been undeniable. Barcelona assembled arguably the greatest team ever to grace a soccer pitch during the Guardiola era from 2008-2012 largely with players coming from the fabled La Masia academy.
The Gunners, meanwhile, have kept their perch in the upper echelons of the Premier League largely through youth players making their way up from the academy. The difference is that Arsenal sold their best players while Barcelona nurtured them into world class superstars.
Over the last three years, Chelsea have developed a stable of young stars that has usurped that of even Barcelona's La Masia. The success the youth setup has experienced has been impressive to say the least. After all, Abramovich has spent a great deal of money on a state of the art training facility and academy since 2005.
But due to the pressure placed on managers by the owner to win NOW, no one at Stamford Bridge has attempted to give youth a chance. John Terry remains the last youth player to be a consistent presence in the first team. These struggles have been well documented. Will Antonio Conte be the man to change that? Doubtful, but we'll see. It's definitely feasible.
Chelsea's first team has holes in every area of the pitch. But they have answers to each problem at their Cobham training ground and in their far-reaching loan farm.
Center Back
Andreas Christensen fits perfectly into the Blues' central defense. He and Kurt Zouma, 20 and 21 years old respectively, could form an elite defensive partnership to last 12+ years in west London. The young Denmark international is currently in the second year of his two-year loan to Borussia Monchengladbach. His stint in Germany has been supremely impressive. He was even voted the club's Player of the Year at the end of last season. The German side wants to make him their record signing, such has been his impact in the Bundesliga.
Why splash $75 million on Kalidou Koulibaly when you have Christensen on hand?
At least one flank of the fullback position has been found wanting for the last several seasons at Chelsea. In Cesar Azpilicueta, the Blues have a player who can play on either side. But Branislav Ivanovic's suspect form and dwindling pace have led to much speculation of his replacement. Yet the club has Ola Aina as a perfect solution.
He's still young and raw, yes, but the 19 year old Englishman is a burgeoning talent who can also play on either flank. Speed and strength are his assets which makes him good in defense and a menace when buccaneering up the pitch. There's the back line sorted out.
Central Midfielder
Antonio Conte's ideal systems contain powerful, hard running central midfielders. If only Chelsea possessed a strong, 6′ 3″ 20 year old in their ranks…
Enter Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the current crown jewel of the youth system. RLC has the potential to be a complete midfielder, just as Frank Lampard was for the club. He's got the strength, he can pick a pass, and he can score goals. He's versatile and can play as either a number 8 or a 10. If Conte can instill in him his sense of hard work and passion for the team, the sky is the limit for this young man.
Further up the pitch, a plethora of talent is at hand to bang in the goals in the future. Dominic Solanke and Izzy Brown are both serious starlets who have a name to make for themselves in the game. Yet, Tammy Abraham seems to be taking his loan opportunity by the horns.
Sent to Championship side Bristol City over the summer, the 18 year old has been prolific so far for the second-tier club. Smashing in six goals and tallying one assist in six league appearances is excellent form for such a youngster. He's also garnered a WhoScored rating of 7.17 so far this term. Quite impressive.
Three of these players are also English youth internationals. Transitioning them into the first team would increase the number of homegrown players in the squad.
As talented as these players are, and as bright of a future as they may have in the game, it would surely take time to integrate them into Premier League life. Unfortunately for supporters of Chelsea Football Club, time is not a luxury afforded to managers in the Stamford Bridge dressing room. Just ask the eleven managers that have sat in the hot seat since the Russian owner bought the club in 2003. Abramovich wants his trophies.
Is the current model for success and trophies at Chelsea sustainable? How much money can Abramovich consistently sink into ready-made players?
Call up the young players and let them become the next squad of club legends. That's the way Abramovich can build a dynasty.


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Alinea Review
I've been thinking about what should be on my bucket list and haven't made much progress, but I am able to add (and cross off) dining at North America's top restaurant. It was a confusing experience, though. I really enjoyed myself, but I was also disappointed, and not just because I left hungry.
Maybe my expectations were too high. I expected to be absolutely wowed with every bite and I certainly was wowed with some of the bites. However, there usually wasn't enough in the course to have a second taste. I believe the chef's philosophy is that after a few bites of something, your taste buds adjust and you don't experience the rest of the dish the same way as the beginning. Regardless, I would have been happier with fewer courses and larger dishes.
Many people have a hard time getting reservations at Alinea. I've read stories about people using four phone lines and spending an hour hitting redial to get through. Since I was going to Chicago for business, Alinea reservations were a nice-to-have, but not the reason for my trip. I decided to leave a voicemail on a Sunday afternoon, three weeks before my trip. Two days later, I got a call back saying that they had a table for me, but needed to talk to me to confirm it. I didn't feel the phone buzz, so it went to voicemail and I spent the next 10 minutes hitting redial until I got through. I didn't hesitate when she mentioned the table for two would be at 9:30 on Thursday night. I just hoped my computer class on Friday would be an easy one.
I had done enough research to know the restaurant doesn't have a sign out front, just the building number (1723). Thanks to Google street view, I knew exactly where we were going.
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Very impresed with your description of each sample of food. I think I will need to live this experience vicariously through your detailed descriptions.
Looking forward to gelatto at the end of May.
What a bizarre façade for a restaurant! I'm glad you liked the food, even though it was scant.
When we were in New Orleans we ate at the French Quarter and that restaurant also gave little bitty portions for a big price. We were unhappy but we did have the experience of eating in that fancy place. So some restaurants are not about the quantity of food. Which still boggles my mind and stomach!


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Dec 03, 2012 - 11:38 am
Sorry it has been so long since I updated. My Mom fell about 3 weeks ago and broke her hip. I have spent a lot of time at the hospital and now running back and forth to rehab now. She is handling therapy terrific for a soon to be 82 yr old!! She was still very active and is doing really well.
Dec 03, 2012 - 7:05 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I pray she heals well in time for the Holidays. And I pray that you are holding up during this stressful time.
Thank you for the update on Dawne. I truly miss her. Send her my love and best wishes as she begins to heal. How I wish I could be there when she needs a shoulder.
Have a Blessed Holiday and take time for yourself.
Dec 03, 2012 - 11:25 pm
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My grandmother went through that and it was hard. Thank you for the update on Dawne. Please give her a hug for me and you are both in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry she's having such a rough time, that stinks. It must be difficult for all of you. Know you are in our thoughts.........
Dec 04, 2012 - 10:15 am
Give Dawn our love and tell her she is in our hearts. Sorry about your mom, glad she is recovering. Go MOM!
Dec 05, 2012 - 10:49 am
Thanks! I will be praying for Dawne and your Mother.
Dec 04, 2012 - 2:14 pm
... and friend you are, Janice. Best wishes for your Mom's continued recovery and good healing.
Thanks for the update on Dawne. Am glad she was able to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm not here every day; but, each time I log on - I scroll for info about our Texasgirl. Always hopeful for her, as I'll continue to be.
Kind regards, Susan
Dec 07, 2012 - 12:16 pm
Lots of hugs and prayers for Dawne. Thank you Janice for updating us. Praying for your mother also!
Hugs, Leeza
Dec 04, 2012 - 4:38 pm
I miss Dawne, thank you for the update. I'm sorry Navelbene isn't a kinder, gentler chemo for her. I'm on Navelbene also, 2weeks on w/1week off, and I am finding it to be kinder, gentler. I so wish that were the case for Dawne. Do you know what her dosage is? Maybe the doc can reduce it for her?
It sounds like your Mom is making good progress. I hope she continues to heal quickly. And I hope you get some time off!!!
Dec 05, 2012 - 8:45 am
First of all, Thank you for always providing us with information, and updates
I am sorry that your Mom fell, and you are dealing with helping mom get back on
Please let Miss Dawne that we continue to pray for her survivor ship, and remission.
Gentle hugs to all.
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Dec 07, 2012 - 6:31 pm
Thanks again Janice. Praying for Dawne and praying that your Mother will have a full recovery.
Hugs, Megan
Dec 10, 2012 - 10:49 am
Lots of good thoughts and prayers for texasgirl10.
Dec 11, 2012 - 4:23 pm
So sorry Janice to read about your mom. And, thanks for updating us pinks sisters on Dawne. Praying for both!
Dec 13, 2012 - 11:31 pm
How is your Mother doing Janice? Lots of big hugs to Dawne, you and your Mother.


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|23 Oct 2011
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Recovered .wmv file cannot play or open
I deleted a video that I recorded using my webcam. It was a .wmv file. I then downloaded a program to recover it to my computer as it was deleted in my recycle bin. I was able to recover it but now I cannot open it or play it.
I have tried programs that fix .wmv files and different recover programs and I have even tried recovering tthe file to a different drive.
I need this video!!
Please respond with any help!! I am not very good at this stuff.
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Win 7
If it were deleted in the recycle bin, you would not need any program to recover it. Just open the recycle bin ... there it is.
Since you had to use a recovery program, then I presume that it was NOT in the recycle bin. It was permanently deleted. A recovery program can often get back such a file. But portions of the file may have been overwritten before recovery. If so, there is no way to fix. No way at all.
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Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
What program did you try to recover?
If you try Recuva, it can tell you whether it has been overwritten and if so by which file. Generally speaking, if indeed the file has been overwritten, there is no fix.
Still I would suggest that you try one or two more recovery software before giving up.
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Pumpkin Wiz
Rated 2.5 / 5 stars
Nice try.
This game was really a nice attmept, but there are LOTS of things you should improve tho. Starting by the Tune played while the player walks. I mean, what the f*ck is that? does not even sound musical, or has a pitch so high that made it look so. The character's movement is VERY slippery (wich is not really a big deal, but should be fixed). And most of the sprites don't fit the game. Some sprites seem to be 8-bit and other are next gem. You should make them to fit each other.
It was a great idea, but badly implemented. I hope my feedback does serve you well.
Halloween Survival
Rated 1 / 5 stars
Boring and confusing.
I am very sorry, but I can't really understand what do I have to do, the gameplay sucks and you shoul improve the play area in a lot. Graphics are more or less, I like the character's one. But there is only one enemy, making the game really repetitive. The song is cool, but the sound effects really kills it.
I'm certain that you can make something better than that, mate.
Zombie Swarm- Survive
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Pretty Good!
Man, I've checked out the other entries for this contest. They all SUCK, if compared to this one.
This is a great piece of art made in TGF2, I assume. Pretty fun to play, and sickly hard, too (while on hard/insane). You made really a great piece of work. Of course, it's not perfect - these kind of games, when made in TGF2/MMF2 tend to lag a lot. I presume you did clearly a great job on polishing the code so it won't.
It's way better than my Zombie Arena, in my sincere opinion. Graphics are great, screen effects are AWESOME - and I particularly LOVED the demon zombie rounds, pretty creative you are.
9/10. Congratulations, you have a serious chance of winning!
Thanks man! Yeah i just checked out your Zombie Arena game, its pretty good. I liked how your weapons upgraded as you went, interesting concept. I'm glad you liked all the graphics and effects. I drew them all out myself! :D


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I was copiloting a Boeing Stratofortress B-52 bomber, and our mission was to bomb North Korea. In the back, we carried four thermonuclear weapons.
Since we had bolted steel blast shields to the inside of our cockpit windshield, we were flying entirely on instruments. It was a three-hour flight to our target from Anderson Air Force Base in Guam.
Ten minutes before we reached our destination, we received an order to abort, and we turned the great lumbering aircraft back to our Pacific island base. After we returned from our seven-hour ordeal, we headed straight for Guam's spectacular Tarague Beach.
It was 1980, and this was a training mission that took place every Monday to Thursday. On Friday, we carried a load of conventional bombs and dropped them on a gunnery range in Western Australia, to practice air-to-air refueling each way.
We knew the North Koreans were tracking us on radar every step of the way. The message was very clear: Be good, or we'll fly the extra ten minutes.
Some 37 years later, these training missions are still going on.
Except for one thing: next time, there may not be an order to abort. The bombers will fly the last ten minutes. The Second Korean War will be on.
Donald Trump desperately needs a foreign policy win to distract attention from a rising tide of scandal and a failed legislative agenda. He has to project strength.
Kim Jong-un has to keep his country in a permanent state of war to remain in power, and they don't retire former leaders to pleasant golf clubs. In other words, he, too, has to project strength.
Given this calculus, its hard not to see a Second Korean War starting sometime in the very near future.
A carrier battle group from the Seventh fleet is already on station in the Yellow Sea. In ten days, it will be joined by a Nimitz class super carrier, the USS Carl Vinson battle group, out of San Diego.
The Implications of a Second Korean War for your investment portfolio are potentially vast. But over the long term, they may not be as bad as you think.
Look at the performance of the markets going into America's last two major wars, and you'll get some idea of what's coming.
When Saddam Hussein first invaded Kuwait in July of 1990, the initial market reaction was to sell off sharply, with the S&P 500 (SPX) diving some 20% (see charts below).
President George H.W. Bush endlessly threatened the Iraqis to leave, or else, while relentlessly carrying out one of the largest military buildups in Middle Eastern history.
I know because I participated as a Marine Corps pilot.
But then, a funny thing happened. Gradually convinced that the war would take place, the market started to grind up.
When the "Shock and Awe" US attack took place the following February, stocks rocketed some 30%, and never went down.
However, it was a different time. The US was far more dependent on Middle Eastern oil in those days. And for the US economy, it was the eve of the Dotcom Boom.
The Second Gulf War was a similar story, as the markets were still in the throes of the Dotcom Bust.
We got the ritual 10% selloff during the military build up. When the war commenced, we saw one of the sharpest rallies in market history, some 20% in a month. Stocks continued to gain until the Great Recession kicked in six years later.
So the pattern seems to be clear. The saber rattle is worse than the war. Hang on to your stocks and you will do well. If you get nervous, just turn off the TV and go play golf.
Over the longer term, a lot will depend on how long the Second Korean War lasts.
A quick, decisive victory will be hugely market positive. Get four carrier groups in place and North Korea's defensive capability will be gone in a day.
First, cruise missiles will take out their radar, then anti aircraft installations, then their aircraft and communications.
Good luck running a 1.8 million man army with motorcycle messengers. North Korea lacks a national network of towers to support cell phones.
Here's the thing that most people don't realize about the North Korean Army. Not a single individual has combat experience. We, on the other hand, have lots.
Much of the North Korean weaponry is World War II surplus, given to them by the Russian, Chinese, and surrendering Japanese. The imposing missiles you see on TV on parade days are all dummies.
Yes, the North Koreans have 100 nuclear weapons. But they have no functional delivery system. Any attempt to move them will bring their immediate destruction. And we know where they all live.
The 500,000 man South Korean army can provide a blocking action at the demilitarized zone to prevent a land invasion, while we take apart the North's defenses piecemeal.
There are also 28,500 US troops in South Korea to provide logistics and support for a sustained air war.
In a sense, this is a war for which we have been preparing for 65 years.
Here will be the price.
The North Koreans have 10,000 long-range artillery dug into mountains just north of the demilitarized zone within range of Seoul, a city with a population of 10 million.
I know, because I've seen them.
I was one of the first western journalists to visit North Korea in 1974. Somewhere in the NBC archives there is a reel of shaky 8 mm footage to confirm this.
It might take 1-2 weeks of B-52 raids using conventional weapons to degrade this threat. There's no doubt the North Koreans will cause substantial damage in the meantime.
But it would be worth the cost.
A unified Korea would be a hugely stabilizing development for Asia.
It would also allow us to greatly save on our defense budget. Every allocation of American military resources I have seen over the past 40 years had a Korean War contingency to it. Not needing it anymore is worth $50 billion a year.
This is the dream scenario.
The nightmare scenario has the war dragging out for years and Chinese and Russian involvement, as with the first Korean War. It could go on for 15 years, as with our current war in Afghanistan.
The backbreaking cost of the second Iraq War, some $3 trillion, was a contributing factor to the Great Recession, when stocks fell 52%.
Winning the war will be the easy part. Peace will be much heavier lifting, for it means we immediately inherit 25 million starving people in the North.
How our relations with China fare during all of this is anyone's guess.
Long term this is all very market and risk positive. How big the bumps will be along the way is anyone's guess.
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You've been going to the gym and crushing it for a while now. Maybe even years. You've got protein containers at your place, and you even advertise the fact that you're into fitness on your social profiles. The only problem is, you're still pissed off you can't build muscle and lose fat.
Here's how you could be making it harder on yourself:
1. You have not fully accepted the fact that diet is critical.
Grabbing a beer here, eating a small piece of cake there, nibbling on a little this and a little that actually adds up. Until you've really gotten your body to where you want it to be, we advise you learn to get your body dialed in with your diet. Learn what works and what doesn't work, and be strict about it until you actually figure it out.
Everyone's body is different and everyone reacts different to the ratio of macros. However, a nice baseline to start would be with 1 gram of protein per bodyweight, .5-1 gram of carbs per bodyweight (try and keep consumption near workout times), and .25 grams of fat per bodyweight (try and consume away from workouts – preferably eaten at lunch or in the evening)
From this baseline you can increase or decrease as you see fit.
2. You're not in it to win it.
Similarly to the above, you can't really cheat until you've got it all figured out. But this also holds true for the gym and your workouts. You can't be doggin' it in there. Chances are you can do 1-2 more reps than you think you can. Going through the motions without passion and determination will hold you back.
3. Your consistency is lack-luster.
We're not talking about missing a session here and there. Well, we are. But this actually pertains to longer-term consistency as well. If you train like an animal for 3 weeks, but flake out for the next 3 and want to get back into it, you're really making it hard on yourself. Building the human body takes time and a lot of effort, if you're not ready to make a realistic investment of focus and energy into it, then you need to be prepared to accept results that might not be what you want.
4. You run too damn much.
Running is great exercise. For some it's tough on the knees, but all in all, it's good. But if you're trying to build muscle and strip off fat it can be challenging to hold onto muscle while training for marathons. It just eats away at muscle. It's best you prioritize lifting 3-4 days per weeks, 1 shorter run and 1 longer run in a week.
5. You're slamming too many protein bars. (or the wrong kind)
Watch out, protein bars can be super-high in fats and sugars. Why do you think they taste so much like a candy bar? The macronutrient profiles of liquid proteins are typically significantly "leaner" than the bar form. But, if you're on-the-go and need something while still looking to shred out, go with bars with higher fiber content and lower sugar to offset the carbs, and lower fat. We suggest checking out Quest Nutrition.
6. You're starving your body.
Huge mistake, and actually very common. Think if you eat less you'll lose weight? You actually will, but you'll also lose a huge percentage of muscle that you have. The result? Skinny-fat. Your still fat, but just a small version of it. To successfully lose weight, you need to eat, and do it properly. Not starving yourself. Refer to the diet portion above for or check out our Double-Sided Diet.
7. You stress out like a nut.
Your head plays more of a role in the weight loss and fitness game than people like to give credit. If you're freaking out over work, a bad relationship, or whatever — it's going to impact your physical body. Without getting overly complicated, stress makes you want to eat, and eat more. Enough said.
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