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Oftentimes we assume that everyone in the entertainment industry is a liberal, seeing that their messages in songs, films, etc. are liberal. This general assumption is more true than not, but there are a number of exceptions.
Consider Big Boi , a rapper, songwriter, producer, and minor actor. (Perhaps most noted for his work with André 3000 in Outkast)
Recently in an interview with Pitchfork Magazine Big Boi outlined his opinion on government, Obama, and how both of them are in opposition to the American people.
We thought you might like to see an excerpt from his interview:
Pitchfork: You had a few things to say about Obama on Sir Lucious, but it was recorded before he became president. And there was your song "Sumthin's Gotta Give" with Mary J. Blige where she sang about cheering for Obama…
BB: I didn't tell her to do that.
Pitchfork: No? She just did it?
BB: On my damn record. I had a problem with it. I'm not pro-government at all, I'm pro-people. Our freedoms are getting taken away every day with things that people aren't aware of, like the [National Defense Authorization Act]. I don't care who the president is– it ain't just all about who's black or who's white or who's Republican or Democrat, it's about who is for the betterment of people, period.
Pitchfork: Do you have any feelings about Obama's first term now that he's been re-elected?
BB: Nope. What did he do? They say he's trying to clean up a mess, right? Well, he needs a big-ass broom, and he gotta keep on sweeping. I ain't on nobody's team, you feel me? I'm about the American people.
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The Loudoun County Democratic Committee and another Democratic group have issued calls for transparency as well as more information related to a probe of conduct with Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio's (R-Stering) office.
Delgaudio has stated his actions have met legal requirements.
The matter started when The Washington Post published a story in which a former aide for Delgaudio described work performed for the supervisor that allegedly crossed in to his campaign activities. The aide reported giving documents to Loudoun Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott K. York (R-At Large). York recently said the information was turned over to prosecutors who subsequently found no legal wrongdoing.
The Loudoun board voted to investigate the activities for possible violations for county policy, however the latest calls appear to seek a renewed legal investigation.
A more recent story in the Post indicates that outside prosecutors received limited information with which to make a determination about investigating Delgaudio. Following the story the LCDC — still regrouping after losing every seat on the board in last year's election — and Real Advocate PAC called for greater transparency in the case. Read the letter for the LCDC letter here and the letter from Real Advocate here.

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The first female ordained rabbi in the United States, Sally Priesand, recent spoke about her life at Temple Emanu-El of West Essex.
Priesand may have been the first, but countless other women followed her.
She started her April 15 presentation saying, "I decided I wanted to be a rabbi in 1962 at the age of 16. Fortunately, my parents gave me one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child: the courage to dare and to dream."
She continued: "With their encouragement, I was able to remain focused on my goal, relatively unconcerned that no woman had ever been ordained rabbi by a theological seminary and determined to succeed despite the doubts I heard expressed in the organized Jewish community."
Priesand was ordained in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 3, 1972, by Dr. Alfred Gottschalk, President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR).
After serving as rabbi at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City and Temple Beth El in Elizabeth, she later became spiritual leader of Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls — a position she has held until her 2006 retirement.
Priesand has also served on the board of each of the major institutions of Reform Judaism: the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Union for Reform Judaism, and the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. In 1997, the Women's Rabbinic Network was instrumental in establishing at HUC-JIR the Rabbi Sally J. Priesand Visiting Professorship in Jewish Women's Studies.
For more information on Priesand's visit, contact Barbara Levadi at (973) 992-5060.


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Fox News Channel is the only cable news net to see growth from 2013 as big news from the Gaza Strip and Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 drive the end of the month - and MSNBC falls to fourth place behind HLN.
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Multiple people and vehicles were stranded after a water main break caused a flood near UCLA's campus in Westwood.
Bryan Singer Sex Abuse Accuser Dropped By Lawyer
With director Bryan Singer 's motion to dismiss the teen sex abuse lawsuit filed against him by Michael Egan, III pending in Hawaii, The announcement follows a Buzzfeed report that Herman, Singer and the director's attorney Marty Singer had signed an agreement to settle the case in June for $100,000, but that Egan had refused to sign.
'Walking Dead': Does Comics Villain Negan Appear in the Season 5 Trailer?
In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, someone appears to take a swing at Glenn's head in a scene reminiscent of Robert Kirkman's comic book series.
R. Kelly Dropped From Ohio Festival After Protests
The musician was slated to appear on the opening day of the Labor Day weekend event, but complaints poured in via social media, mostly about his legal history and charges of being a sexual predator, and bands and vendors pulled out of the festival.
Jenny McCarthy responds to Melissa McCarthy weight jibe claims
When it comes to the entertainment industry, it is fair to say that there is a huge amount of pressure on the women in the business to look as great as they possibly can all the time.
Entertain Us' to highlight dark side of Korean entertainment industry
Mnet's upcoming series "Entertain Us" will highlight the hidden side of the Korean entertainment business by mixing reality into the new drama series.
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New 'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' Trailer Shows Off Lady Gaga, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a Cast of Stars The critically acclaimed color processing technique pioneered by Robert Rodriguez in 2005's Sin City returns nearly a decade later in the red band trailer for the film's sequel, which debuted at Comic-Con 2014 in San Diego.
Fugitive Sex-Assault Suspect Featured on CNN Crime Show Killed in NYC Shootout
Charles Mozdir was wanted on five counts of lewd acts upon a child; his case was included on "The Hunt With John Walsh."
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Sunday night belonged to CBS. With mostly encore competition, the network easily won in both adults 18-49 and total viewers.
Aretha Franklin Scolded by Johnny Rockets Employee in Canada
A "new and very young employee" screamed at the Queen of Soul for sitting down to eat her takeout order on Tuesday.
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South Korean Period Actioner 'Kundo' Records Biggest Opening of Year
South Korean period actioner Kundo: Age of the Rampant had a record opening in the local box office, hauling in over $23.7 million in the first five days of its release.
Cashing In on New Jersey Club Life
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The season-nine finale saw Dean Winchester turned into a demon and the consequences of that change up in the air.
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Telesales, VA, and Customer Support
Job Description
Must be completely fluent in the English language as you will speaking to native English speakers in the UK and must be able to hold a good conversation with prospects.
You will be contacting professional e.g. lawyers, accountants, liquidators, property owners, realtors to obtain potential properties for sale and rent.
You will dealing appointment handling as a VA and assist the CEO with day to day deadlines, calender management etc
Internet skills would be an advantage with experience with real industry.
Highly talented with strong people skills and experienced in sales and research.
Part time at first to full time based upon performance.
You must be organised and works at a fast pace and willing to work hard.
references and interview will be required.
Skills required at least in part as follows:
Article Marketing
High Page Rank Link Building
Video Marketing
Social Networking
Keyword Research
Affiliate Marketing
Web 2.0 Marketing
Using Content Sharing Sites
Sales Copywriting
Niche Marketing
Creating MiniNets
Directory Submission
How to Make Podcasts
How to Install Web Scripts
Digital Product Creation
Complete Podcasting
Skills: english, management
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Greek Student Housing Agreement 2013-2014
The Office of Residence Life agrees to uphold the conditions stated in the housing agreement and enforce the policies and procedures of Ohio Northern University.
This CONTRACT is a binding legal obligation when agreed to below. Please read thoroughly before signing. By signing this document, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions of this contract.
This contract is a lease agreement between the University and the individual student. It is for the full academic year. This contract may be terminated only under the conditions specified herein.
The resident agrees that only those persons as assigned by the ONU Office of Residence Life shall live in the residence hall specified. The resident may not sub-lease the University housing to other person(s).
1. Applicability. This contract is applicable to all students living in University housing.
2. Period of Contract. This contract is for the ACADEMIC YEAR from August 22, 2013 through May 12, 2014. including closing dates for academic and holiday breaks as stated on the ONU calendar and in the ONU Catalog.
3. Room Reservation. Advance room reservations for the academic year are made only after the student has agreed to the terms for this contract and the non-refundable housing deposit is received.
4. Occupancy. This contract binds a student to pay rental fees at the current rate as set by the Office of Financial Affairs according to the University fee schedule for one entire academic year; i.e., the dates shown in #2 above. Residents must be full-time University students.
5. The University agrees to provide all utilities except long distance phone service.
6. Payment Due Dates. Payment in full for each semester is due on:Fall Semester August 6, 2013
Spring Semester December 17, 2014
7. University Breaks. Only apartments are open during university breaks.
8. University Meal Contract. Students living in University housing are required to be on a dining plan. Please refer to the Dining Plans & Points page listed online for information about the meal plans from the University Dining Service located in McIntosh Center. Dining room serves until Friday of each UNDERGRAD finals week (see on-line calendar) and is closed during UNDERGRAD University breaks. Serving times and dates are posted in the Dining Hall. Adjustments may be made to meal plans during registration for the coming semester ONLY.
9. Cancellation of Contract. This contract may be terminated only for the following reasons: graduation, withdrawal from the University, ineligibility to meet academic requirements, or marriage. If contract is cancelled, all personal belongings must be removed from the room at the time of check out.
10. Refunds. Room rental and Board is refunded on a prorated weekly basis after the due dates listed in #6 above, according to the remaining weeks in the semester and the date of notification of proper checkout. Refunds are only granted in the event of a student's total withdrawal from Ohio Northern University; there is no refund on room after the 7th week of the semester.
11. Right of University to Cancel. The University reserves the right to refuse admission or readmission to University housing, or to cancel this contract during the academic year, for the student's failure to meet University requirements, policies or regulations, or in the event of criminal conviction by civil authorities. If the resident fails to meet the conditions or correct the violations stated in the Ohio Northern University Handbook, the resident will be notified that this contract is terminated and the resident will be asked to vacate the apartment.
12. Assignment of Room. Every effort will be made to house students in their preference for housing. When a space occurs in a room, the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to fill that space. Please refer to the ONU Student Handbook for detailed information.
13. Responsibility for Personal Property. The University does not assume any legal obligation to pay for the loss of (including theft) or damage to items of personal property of residents, which occur in its buildings or on its grounds. Resident should cover personal belongings with insurance.
14. Responsibility for the Room. The student is responsible for the condition of the assigned room and shall reimburse the University for all damages to the room, and damage to, or loss of, fixtures, furnishings or property furnished under the contract. Each resident shall be required to complete a check-in sheet within 24 hours after occupancy and turn it in to the Head Resident. When occupancy is terminated, it is necessary to check out with the Head Resident, and remove all personal belongings at that time.
15. Each resident is issued a room key that is not to be loaned to others at any time, for any reason. The fee for lost keys is $50.00, which includes a new key cylinder and lock. The unauthorized duplication of keys to the apartment is strictly prohibited.
16. Pets. Fish are the only pets permitted in on-campus housing. There is a limit of one (1) twenty (20) gallon tank.
17. Guests. Resident is responsible for the actions of their guests and will be held accountable for any inappropriate behavior on the part of their guests. The number of guests should not exceed 3 guests per resident. The resident may not have overnight guests.
18. Alcohol. The use of alcohol within private areas (student rooms) of housing is permitted within the scope of the laws of the State of Ohio (legal drinking age is 21). EXCEPTION: Hard liquor, kegs, and beer bongs of any kind are not permitted regardless of age. Use of alcohol in public areas (lounges, hallways, other areas of campus) is prohibited. No alcohol is permitted in freshmen halls regardless of age.
19. Candles/grills. Because of the danger of fire, the burning of candles, incense or potpourri burners is prohibited. Additionally, the use/possession of grills or any open flame is prohibited in campus housing.
20. Smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any building on campus.
21. RESIDENCE LIFE reserves the right to modify the conditions of this CONTRACT without advance notification when changes to University policies, procedures, and systems dictate such changes. Advance notification of such changes is not required, however, if such modifications are necessary, RESIDENCE LIFE will make every effort to notify the RESIDENT as time allows.
22. Other Policies. In addition to these policies, the ONU Student Handbook and College Catalog contain other administrative policies and regulations of the University. All students are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with these policies.
*For students living in Greek housing: It is the responsibility of the fraternity to determine which of its members may, in accordance with established guidelines, be allowed to reside outside the fraternity house/wing. If, for any reason (e.g., withdrawal, expulsion, disaffiliation), you move out of your chapter house during the 2013-2014 academic year, you are required to move into on-campus housing with meal plan (*except if in a University apartment) immediately. Charges will be pro-rated to move-in date. See the Office of Residence Life to make arrangements.
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November is Native American Heritage Month, but unfortunately, indigenous people have been on the receiving end of cultural appropriation and crass stereotyping with Victoria's Secret being the latest offender. If that wasn't enough,Thanksgiving is coming up as well which has inspired tales of taverns and their woeful advertising of cultural mockery. Instead of perpetuating pendejadas, Heard Mentality would rather highlight and celebrate contemporary Native American musicians, especially in light of this heritage month. Grab a pair of headphones, blast your speakers, listen and learn about five bands and musicians who are rocking Turtle Island with their eclectic blend of talents from pow wow step to punk rock!
Check out the highlighted bands, including a bonus track from Niko Black, on my latest OC Weekly Heard Mentality Blog post:


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2013 NFL Draft Prospects: Oregon
These are the school's prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft by status * - denotes 2014 prospect ** - denotes 2015 prospect.
This page was last updated Feb. 16, 2013. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
This page was last updated Feb. 16, 2013. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon
Height: 6-7. Weight: 243.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2013): 1-2.
1/30/13: Jordan notched 44 tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and five sacks this season. His pass-rush opportunities were hurt because the Ducks often dropped him back into pass coverage. Jordan plays well in space and would definitely fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL.
8/27/12: Jordan is a raw prospect who has some upside. He was a tight end early in his college career before switching to defensive end in 2010. Jordan had 33 tackles and 5.5 tackles for a loss as a sophomore. Jordan made real strides last year and produced a lot more with 42 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks. The junior was a First-Team All-Pac-12 selection.
Jordan needs to fill out his frame to hold up on the edge in the NFL. If the senior continues to improve his production this season, he could move up higher on the second day of the draft.
Kyle Long, OT/G, Oregon
Height: 6-6. Weight: 311. Arm: 32 1/8. Hand: 10 7/8.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2013): 2-4.
2/9/13: Long was denied another year of eligibility, so he will be in the 2013 NFL Draft class. The athletic blocker used to be a defensive lineman like his Hall of Fame father, Howie Long, and Pro Bowl brother, Chris Long.
Kyle Long was excellent at opening running lanes for Kenjon Barner and protecting his quarterback in 2012. Long only played one season at Oregon, so he could use more development in the NFL.
It wouldn't be surprising if Long rises up draft boards in the months to come. His great bloodlines will help him to get selected earlier.
Kiko Alonso, ILB, Oregon
Height: 6-4. Weight: 244.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2012): 3-4.
1/30/13: Alonso had an impressive senior season, which he definitely needed. He recorded 81 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, four interceptions, one sack, two passes broken up and two forced fumbles. Alonso finised 2011 with 46 tackles, two interceptions and two sacks. He didn't play in his previous three seasons at Oregon.
Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon
Height: 5-9. Weight: 188. Arm: 29 5/8. Hand: 9 1/4.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Projected Round (2013): 4-5.
2/16/13: Barner ripped off big yardage for Oregon all year as its feature back. He had 1,767 yards and 21 touchdowns and averaged 6.4 yards per carry. Barner also snagged 20 receptions for 256 yards and two touchdowns. He ran for 321 yards and five touchdowns against USC, but had some struggles against California and Stanford.
The speed back is a threat to score on any carry, but he doesn't compile yards after contact. Barner had a decent week at the Senior Bowl.
8/16/12: Like all Oregon running backs, Barner has the speed to break off big runs. He had a strong season in 2011 despite splitting carries with LaMichael James and D'Anthony Thomas. Barner ran for 939 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. He has returned punts (10.1 average) and kicks (22.5 average) in his collegiate career, too.
Barner could be a third-down back in the NFL who also contributes on special teams. He needs to clear up ball-security issues.
Michael Clay, OLB, Oregon
Height: 5-11. Weight: 222.
Projected 40 Time: 4.64.
Projected Round (2012): 5-7.
1/30/13: Clay led Oregon in tackles this year with 101. He also has 10 tackles for a loss, three sacks and a forced fumble. Clay had an even bigger impact in 2011 with 102 tackles, two interceptions, three sacks and two forced fumbles.
Clay is extremely undersized for linebacker. He may have to lose some weight and move to safety in the NFL, unless he can add another 10-15 pounds.
Jackson Rice, P, Oregon
Height: 6-3. Weight: 218.
Projected Round (2011): FA.
2/9/13: Rice averaged 40 yards per punt in 2012, but he was usually aiming for shorter punts to down the ball inside the 20-yard line.
9/3/12: Rice had a strong 2011 season, averaging 45.9 yards per punt with a long of 61. He downed 17 inside in the 20-yard line. Rice improved from 2010 when he averaged 42.3 yards per punt. His average was 40.5 yards per punt in 2009. Rice needs to continue that trend to get drafted.
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Thought scouts have Long pegged as a Tackle.
T.C. 04-18-2013 11:08 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.98 (total posts: 1)
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I don't see how he is on the Rise and Barrett Jones is falling like a Rock. I'd rather have Jones, an All SEC Player at both Tackle & Center who played at the Highest Level for 4 Years than a One Year Wonder who has Substance Abuse & Alcohol problems in his past.
I think Howie is calling in favors!
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Other matches:Arizona,Cleveland
Other trade up potentials:Indi
Matty-D 02-01-2013 11:35 am xxx.xxx.xxx5.20 (total posts: 1)
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What about John Boyett? He may be a rookie free agent, but as an analyst you should cover him. If anyone has watched Oregon football over the past three years, you would know that this guy should be drafted, and would've been drafted had it not been for injury.
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City to hold marketing workshop
The city of Knoxville will hold its fourth annual small business conference next week.
The free workshop, "Marketing Boot Camp" will be held 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Pellissippi's Magnolia Avenue Campus at 1610 East Magnolia Ave.
The interactive seminar will focus on strategic planning including examining the strengths, weaknesses, target audience and goals of a business. The session also includes a marketing education session and a "Your Marketing Materials" critique.
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We would like to send a very BIG Happy Birthday wish to Luz Daquigan in our home office Accounting Department. Luz is celebrating today and tomorrow but her actual birthday is May 11th. (more…)
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Signtronix – Summer Factory Visits!
Thank you to everyone who has visited the Home Office and Factory so far this summer! We are looking forward to more scheduled visits from people around the country. Will you be making the trip? (more…)
Signtronix – Dallas/FW Trailblazers
RM Lance Pelton reports October started off great for the Trailblazers and only continues to get better! Ernie Bailey has lots of contracts with lots of dollar volume and some very happy customers. Cheryl Zimmer placed a beautiful Model 48 to a Preparatory School and the owner is excited about her new image. (more…)
Signtronix – Indiana Timberwolves 2
Alan McCamey did a presentation for the owner of an Antique Store. They now have an LED-60 on the way! He then visited an Optometrist and turns out she has another office, too. (more…)
Signtronix – Lone Star Rhinos
Congratulations to new Dealer Ann Spencer on her performance. Ann came to Signtronix with little sales experience and at first had doubts about her abilities, but with reassurance from RM Carmen Rodriguez and DM Cesar Alvarez she now believes without a doubt she can be very successful. Ann reminds Carmen and Cesar every day how much she loves Signtronix. (more…)
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RM Kirnan Lewis debated whether or not to leave his Arkansas Travelers Region to attend the RM Meeting at the Home Office at the end of this month. Between training and trying to grow the Region, he just couldn't justify the cost and time out of the field. But, after commenting to Rick Rossetti about lack of time to "Do MY Thing", Kirnan decided to give himself that time….and what better way then an extended road trip to CALIFORNIA! With Pixie's blessings and hugs, Kirnan ended up driving to Weatherford, Oklahoma. (more…)


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Space Museum features "Legends of Manned Spaceflights"
From tomorrow, June 11, until November 17, the Hong Kong Space Museum presents its latest Sky Show, Legends of Manned Space Flights, which tells the story of all those who have heroically ventured into space for the benefit of mankind.
From the very beginning, man dreamed of being able to fly. Such dreams gave rise to myths, legends and science fiction. The Greeks told the story of Icarus, who used wings to escape from the labyrinth, while the ancient Chinese recounted the flight of Chang'e to the moon. In 1865, the French writer Jules Verne published "From the Earth to the Moon", a work of science fiction about lunar explorers travelling in a bullet-shaped spaceship launched by a cannon.
Of course, space travel would became a reality only with the development of sophisticated, self-propelled rockets. However, we tend to forget just how old an invention rockets are. As early as the 13th century, Chinese soldiers of the Song Dynasty used rockets against the northern invaders. These consisted of an arrow and an explosive tube packed with charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre. When this fuel was set alight, the gases it discharged propelled the rocket forward.
It was not until 1926 that an American, Robert Goddard, launched the world's first liquid fuel rocket. Though it stayed aloft for only 2.5 seconds, it ushered in the era of modern rocketry and space travel.
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first satellite into orbit around Earth. The USSR continued to progress rapidly, and in 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, completing one orbit of the Earth in his Vostok 1 spacecraft. In the meantime the United States established NASA in 1958, and the space race between the two nations took off in earnest.
America was soon matching the Soviet achievements in manned orbital flight. It recorded another triumph in 1965 as Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 became the first craft to rendezvous in space. Then in July 1969 came the Apollo 11 mission in which Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.
China's space programme began in the 1970s with the launch of satellites. In November 1999, it launched and retrieved Shenzhou 1, its first spacecraft capable of manned flight, at the Jiuquen Satellite Launch Centre. China expects to launch its first manned space mission, Shenzhou 5, this autumn.
Now the main focus of the space programme is our ability to remain in space for long periods. The US launched a space station known as Skylab in 1973 and began developing the Space Shuttle around the same time. In 1986, the Soviets launched Mir, the first space station capable of long-term operation.
In the 1990s, NASA began to promote the development of an even larger space platform, the International Space Station, requiring the collaboration of 16 countries. When completed as early as 2006, the International Space Station will be a platform for long-term scientific and medical experiments that could help pave the way for missions to Mars.
Of course, space exploration has not always been smooth. The heart-breaking loss of two space shuttles -- the Challenger in January 1986 and the Columbia only this January -- has left deep scars.
"Legends of Manned Spaceflights", produced by the Space Museum, shows how courage and daring made the dream of space travel come true, paying tribute to the bravery and selflessness of the astronauts and cosmonauts.
And in an interesting digression, it examines the claims of some conspiracy theorists that the moon landings were faked.
The 38-minute Sky Show will be screened at 2.40pm and 6.10pm daily at the Space Theater of the Museum. There is an additional show at 11.10am on Sundays and public holidays. The Museum is closed Tuesdays, except public holidays.
Tickets are available at the Space Museum Box Office and at all URBTIX outlets at $24 (front stalls) and $32 (stalls), with half-price concessions for full-time students, senior citizens and people with disabilities.
The Space Museum is located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. For further information, please call 2721 0226 or visit the Museum's website at
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Free agents:
Graham Johncock (unrestricted)
Jason Porplyzia (unrestricted)
Ben Rutten (unrestricted)
Scott Thompson (restricted)
Brent Reilly (unrestricted, 2015)
Nathan van Berlo (restricted, 2016)
Midfielder Scott Thompson, 30, and key defender Ben Rutten, 30 in two weeks, remain two of Adelaide's most valuable players and football industry sources say they are extremely likely to be in Crows colours again next year. Graham Johncock, 30, has played just two games for the Crows this season despite strong form in the SANFL. He has been recast as a small forward since Brenton Sanderson took over as coach in 2012, but could appeal to opposition clubs looking for a classy small defender or forward.
Free agents:
Simon Black (unrestricted)
Jonathan Brown (unrestricted)
Joel Patfull (restricted)
The Lions are sitting pretty, having already re-signed the cornerstones of their defence, Daniel Merrett (before the AFL's official free agency list was released in March) and Joel Patfull. Despite his promising return from a knee injury, Brownlow medallist Simon Black is likely to retire, but skipper Jonathan Brown remains a chance to play on for the Lions in 2014.
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Free agents:
Eddie Betts (restricted)
Heath Scotland (unrestricted)
Andrew Carrazzo (unrestricted)
The Blues' top-two place-getters in last year's best and fairest, Heath Scotland and Eddie Betts, are their remaining free agents. AFL.com.au understands talks between Betts, 26, and Carlton are on hold, but as a restricted free agent the Blues can keep him by matching any offer from a rival club. Scotland, 32, has started 2013 in form that suggests he can play on next season and, if he does so, it is likely to be at Carlton.
Free agents:
Alan Didak (unrestricted)
Ben Johnson (unrestricted)
Nick Maxwell (restricted)
Dale Thomas (restricted)
Alan Toovey (unrestricted)
Dale Thomas said in March he would not open contract talks with the Magpies until he had returned to full fitness and top form and nothing has changed. Those talks might now be pushed back even further given Thomas will be sidelined for 12-16 weeks after ankle surgery on Tuesday. Alan Toovey, 26, will not play again until next season after recently undergoing a knee reconstruction, but is likely to be a priority re-signing for the Pies after Nathan Buckley recently labelled him Collingwood's best small defender. Industry sources are adamant skipper Nick Maxwell is not going anywhere, while Alan Didak, 30, and Ben Johnson, 32, are also extremely unlikely to move but could consider retirement.
Injured Magpie Dale Thomas is currently a restricted free agent. Picture: AFL Media
Free agents:
Dustin Fletcher (unrestricted)
David Hille (unrestricted)
Nathan Lovett-Murray (unrestricted)
Jason Winderlich (unrestricted)
Captain Jobe Watson will remain a Bomber, but sources say Essendon could face a salary cap squeeze as it tries to negotiate new deals with him and a host of out-of-contract players including Stewart Crameri, Tom Bellchambers, Cale Hooker, Scott Gumbleton and Jake Melksham. If so, Jason Winderlich, 28, who has been in good form since returning from injury this year, and Nathan Lovett-Murray, 30, could be targeted by rival clubs with more salary cap room. Evergreen defender Dustin Fletcher, 38, could stretch his career at Essendon into an AFL record 22nd season next year, but David Hille, who turns 32 next month, is almost certain to retire, having been talked into playing again this year by the club.
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Free agents:
Michael Johnson (unrestricted, 2015)
The Dockers will only be involved in October's free agency period if they choose to again pursue opposition talent. They snared Danyle Pearce in last year's trade period and have been widely linked to Hawk free agent Lance Franklin this year.
Free agents:
Paul Chapman (unrestricted)
Joel Corey (unrestricted)
Corey Enright (unrestricted)
Josh Hunt (unrestricted)
Mathew Stokes (unrestricted)
Stokes, 28, has been in career-best form this season and will attract significant opposition interest, but, Gary Ablett aside, the Cats have been able to retain their stars in their triple premiership era and will back themselves to do so again. If, as seems likely, veterans Paul Chapman, Corey Enright and Joel Corey play on again next year it should be in Cats colours. After a pre-season bout of glandular fever and subsequent shoulder problems, Josh Hunt, 31, returned as the Cats' substitute against Collingwood last Saturday night. AFL.com.au understands Hunt is keen to play on next year and will be intent on using the remainder of 2013 to prove he is not finished as an AFL footballer.
Free agents:
Max Bailey (unrestricted)
Xavier Ellis (unrestricted)
Lance Franklin (restricted
Brent Guerra (unrestricted)
Michael Osborne (unrestricted)
Luke Hodge (unrestricted, 2014)
Sam Mitchell (unrestricted, term unknown)
Free agency essentially boils down to one name for the Hawks this season – Lance Franklin. In February, the star spearhead put contract talks on hold until the end of the season and has been linked to Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney among other clubs. The speculation will only abate when he re-signs or resigns. Veterans Guerra, 32 in two weeks, and Osborne, 30, will make calls on their futures later in the year, but if they play on will almost certainly stay at Hawthorn. Ruckman Max Bailey has started 2013 in strong form and is likely to stay and repay the faith the Hawks have shown in his injury-ravaged 30-game career. Xavier Ellis has been plagued by injury in the past two seasons, but was part of the Hawks' finals campaign last year. Ellis is set to return from a calf injury soon and, at 25, will be looking for a strong second half of the season.
Free agents:
Aaron Davey (restricted)
Colin Sylvia (unrestricted)
The turmoil at Melbourne means there's unlikely to be much movement on player contracts this early in the season. Colin Sylvia, 27, has been one of the few Demons producing on-field in 2013 and given his prodigious, if unfulfilled, talent will attract significant opposition interest. Sources say Sylvia is adopting a wait-and-see approach, with his ultimate decision to take into account any changes to Melbourne's football department. Davey's form has improved recently but the player who came close to being named Demons captain at the end of 2010 is no certainty to be offered a contract extension by Melbourne. However, Davey, 30 next month, was once one of the competition's premier small forwards and could appeal to a stronger team.
Colin Sylvia's undoubted talent could see the restricted free agent change clubs. Picture: AFL Media
Free agents:
Michael Firrito (unrestricted)
Brent Harvey (unrestricted)
Scott McMahon (unrestricted, 2015)
Drew Petrie (unrestricted, 2015)
Having re-signed co-vice-captain Petrie for a further two years two weeks ago, North is very well placed ahead of this year's free agency period. Firrito, 29, and Harvey, 35, are highly unlikely to move. Firrito's strong start to 2013 should see him rewarded with a contract for 2014, while Harvey will make a decision on his playing future towards the end of the season.
Free agents:
Kane Cornes (restricted)
Brett Ebert (unrestricted)
Tom Logan (unrestricted)
Matt Thomas (unrestricted)
Alipate Carlile (restricted, 2017)
Kane Cornes, 30, has been rejuvenated under new Port coach Ken Hinkley and should play on at the Power. Port's three remaining free agents, Brett Ebert, Tom Logan and Matt Thomas, have yet to play in the AFL this season. Ebert, 29, had groin surgery in April, and is three weeks away from playing, according to the club's latest injury list. Power director of coaching Alan Richardson said last month Ebert remained an important player for Port with his marking in attack, but he will need to demonstrate in the second half of 2013 that his body can still withstand the rigours of the AFL. Thomas, 26, has been in outstanding form in the SANFL and could attract opposition interest after Richmond made an unsuccessful play for him in last October's trade period. Logan, 27, has been unable to break into Port's team this season under new coach Ken Hinkley, but might appeal to a team looking for a versatile and hard-bodied player.
Free agents:
Daniel Jackson (unrestricted)
Luke McGuane (unrestricted)
Chris Newman (unrestricted)
Shane Tuck (unrestricted)
Matthew White (unrestricted)
Sources suggest Luke McGuane is the Tiger free agent who will attract the most opposition interest this year. McGuane, 26, has reinvented himself as a high-marking forward alongside Jack Riewoldt and Tyrone Vickery this season and would appeal to teams light on for key forwards. The Tigers' task of re-signing their free agents is complicated by what already shapes as a busy year of contract negotiations, with captain Trent Cotchin, Jack Riewoldt, Dustin Martin, Reece Conca and Alex Rance among those coming out of contract this year. Matt White, 26, has played just two games this season and could interest teams looking to inject speed into their midfields. Daniel Jackson, 27, and former skipper Chris Newman, 31 on Saturday, should play on with the Tigers in 2014, but Shane Tuck, 31, could consider retirement.
Luke McGuane's resurgent form this year is attracting the interest of other clubs. Picture: AFL Media
Free agents:
Jason Blake (unrestricted)
Nick Dal Santo (restricted)
Lenny Hayes (unrestricted)
Justin Koschitzke (unrestricted)
Stephen Milne (unrestricted)
The Saints appear unlikely to lose any free agents to rival clubs this year, but up to four of their five free agents could retire. Of these veterans, Lenny Hayes and Stephen Milne, both 33, are the most likely to play on, with Jason Blake, 32, and Justin Koschitzke, 30, likely to hang their boots up. Nick Dal Santo, 29, has a clause in his current contract that guarantees him another season at the Saints provided he passes a medical at the end of this year.
Free agents:
Jude Bolton (unrestricted)
Adam Goodes (unrestricted, 2014)
Nick Malceski (unrestricted, 2014)
The Swans will go for a second successive year without losing a player to free agency. Having re-signed Adam Goodes and Nick Malceski to the end of 2014, their only remaining free agent is Jude Bolton, 33. Bolton's solid start to 2013 means he could yet extend his career into a 16th season at the Swans next year.
Free agents:
Dean Cox (unrestricted)
Andrew Embley (unrestricted)
Darren Glass (unrestricted)
Mark LeCras (restricted)
Mark Nicoski (unrestricted)
Adam Selwood (unrestricted)
Beau Waters (unrestricted, 2015)
Most interest surrounds restricted free agent Mark LeCras, who has made an outstanding return from the knee injury that sidelined him last season. The 26-year-old forward/midfielder will be a priority re-signing for the Eagles, but will be able to field attractive offers from rival clubs if he chooses. AFL.com.au understands six-time All-Australian Dean Cox, 31, and captain Darren Glass, 32, are set to play on with the Eagles next season, while Andrew Embley, 32 next month, is also likely to play on if his form and fitness warrants it.
Mark LeCras' strong form following a serious knee injury has other clubs looking at the restricted free agent. Picture: AFL Media
Free agents:
Dylan Addison (unrestricted)
Adam Cooney (restricted)
Daniel Cross (unrestricted)
Daniel Giansiracusa (unrestricted)
Dale Morris (restricted)
The Bulldogs have put off talks with Adam Cooney until later in the season, heartened by the 27-year-old's return to form this year but keen to further monitor his degenerative right knee. Dale Morris, 30, has made a strong return from the broken leg that sidelined him last season and, form and fitness permitting, looks set to play on with the Bulldogs. Daniel Giansiracusa, 31, has been in solid form this year, but is understood to be considering retiring at the end of the season to pursue an assistant coaching role. Daniel Cross, 30, could also consider retirement. Dylan Addison, 25, has never really cemented a regular senior spot in eight seasons at the Dogs, but has youth on his side in his bid to play on.
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Salem, N.H. — Marion L. (Hourihan) Weisinger, 79, of Salem, N.H. died Thursday, November 15 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. Marion was born and educated in Somerville and graduated from St. Joseph High School. She retired from the IRS in Andover, where she worked for 25 years. Marion was a devoted mother and grandmother and she loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed shopping, the beach, traveling and going out to eat. She is the widow of Francis Weisinger. Marion is survived by her son, John Weisinger of Salem, N.H.; her daughter, Susan and husband Thomas Tetreault, Jr. of Salem, N.H.; her siblings, John Hourihan of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Eileen McCarthy of Woburn; five grandchildren, Stefanie, Thomas III, Kevin, Nicholas and Tyler and several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours are Tuesday, November 20 from 4-8 p.m. at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, N.H. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem. Burial is in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.


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Dec. 7: First-degree assault, Sollers Point and Mornington roads
At 10:22 p.m., the victim was walking to a friend's home when two suspects approached him. One suspect punched him and a fight began. One of the suspects stabbed the victim, and then both suspects fled. The victim drove himself to the hospital for treatment of injuries not thought ot be life-threatening. The first suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, tall, with a thin build. The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, short, with a medium build and short black hair.
Dec. 4: First-degree burglary, 1900 block of Sunberry Road
Between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open the rear door and took electronics and jewelry.
Dec. 3: First-degree burglary, 2700 block of Moorgate Road
Between 6 and 6:45 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through unknown means and stole jewelry.
Dec. 2: Attempted robbery, Railroad Avenue and Tyler Road
At 10:41 a.m., the victim was approached by two suspects. They demanded money, but began hitting the victim before she could respond. The suspects fled on foot after assaulting the victim. The victim was taken to Bayview Hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening. One suspect is a black male, about 25 years old and 5-foot-10.
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Zach Erickson's glad he completed most of his high school credits as an underclassman. The Mankato West senior has just three classes at the school as well as a pair of online courses.
"I wouldn't be able to manage (with a full load)," he said. "It's hard enough right now."
Erickson's thinking about college, specifically about playing hockey in college. He believes he has a shot, whether it's at Division I level or Division III, now that he's playing junior hockey in the Twin Cities.
Although his school hours are fairly light, his days are long. At the end of the school day, he makes the 75-minute commute to Richfield to practice with the Minnesota Magicians, a new team in the North American Hockey League. After a two-hour workout, he returns home and gets ready for the next day.
"My parents have helped out, driving once in awhile," Erickson said. "I hope, in the end, it will pay off. It makes for long days, driving back and forth. But it's worth it."
Very few players make the leap from high school hockey to the college game anymore.
Most spend some time, a season or two, at the junior level. Erickson is the first West player to get a junior-hockey chance since goaltender Tyler Bruggeman, who played four seasons for teams in the NAHL and the United States Hockey League before going to Division III St. Scholastica. Corey Leivermann played two seasons in the USHL before going to Minnesota State. After 2 1/2 seasons as a Maverick, he transferred to Gustavus Adolphus. He'll be a senior there this season.
Erickson plans to play for the Magicians before and after the high school season, returning to skate for the Scarlets in between.
Four players on this season's Minnesota State team, including senior defenseman Josh Nelson, played in the NAHL before arriving in Mankato. Three others on the roster spent some time in that league before moving to the USHL, which is a higher level of junior hockey.


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Locations throughout Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska will be treated to the McPherson College Choir in concert April 18 through 22. The tour will conclude in McPherson, Kan., with a 4 p.m. concert at the McPherson Church of the Brethren on April 29.
The program features both the choir and the McPherson College Singers, the college's select vocal ensemble. The program presented by the 55-voice college and the 19-voice select ensemble offers a variety of choral music – of the past and present; large, small and like-voice ensembles and even a bit of Broadway.
"I anticipate traveling with a terrific group of students as McPherson College shares its long tradition of choral music with alumni, future students, and friends of the college," said director Dr. Steve Gustafson.
Other locations on the tour include Quinter, Kan.; Fleming, Colo.; Lakewood, Colo.; Windsor, Colo.; Imperial, Neb.; and Flagler, Colo.
The program will open with "This is the Day," a piece for two antiphonal choirs by Gallus; followed by Handel's "Hallelujah, Amen" scored for male voices and "Sing, Ye Righteous" by Viadana. Featured contemporary works include Frank Ticheli's "There will be Rest"and "Earth Song" and two pieces by David Dickau, "The Laughing Song" and "Come Live with Me and Be My Love." Students particularly enjoy singing spirituals by American composers Rollo Dillworth, "Daniel," and Caldwell and Ivory, "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down." Other selections include pieces by Vaclav Nelhybel, René Clausen, Eric Whitacre, and Benjamin Boster in addition to a short clip from the college's recent production of "The Music Man", the "Lida Rose sequence."
The McPherson College Choir tours annually. This year's tour takes singers to Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska, where students will perform for college alumni, churches, schools and friends of the college.
The McPherson College A Cappella Choir made its debut under Dr. Alvin "Cheesy" Voran on Feb. 8, 1933. The new singing group was formed to expand the exposure of the college in the city and surrounding area through travel and concerts. Nevin Fisher and Donald Frederick continued to build the choral tradition, touring yearly, with the only exception during World War II. Under the baton of later directors, the choir sings a more diverse repertoire of accompanied and a cappella music.
Dr. Gustafson is the choir's twelfth director and a member of the faculty since 1980; this is his final tour with the choir as he retires from full-time teaching at the end of the current school year. Tiffiney Harms, lecturer in music and piano instructor at the college, accompanies the choir.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. A free will offering will be taken to help support the expenses of the tour.


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During all this time away from blogging leaves me with a long list of things I have to talk to you, but before I can do what I need to get a good, old-fashioned rant off my chest.
I do not know about you, but I love a strong, soul-cleansing attack complaining.
Today's topic? Apartment hunting on Craigslist. Uhhhh, hmmmmm. Where to begin? Well, let's put this thing off on a positive note:
Every real estate agent on Craigslist, you deserve to win the Pulitzer Prize for his creative use of vocabulary. Do you give away a Webster thesaurus with your license? I've never seen so many synonyms of colors and adjectives used in the movement that all mean the same.
Since I'm bad with my smart varying degrees in English (and yet, seemingly incapable of writing a blog without glaring grammatical errors), let me translate for you:
"Cozy" = small and tasty
"Lovely" = old and busted
"Quaint" ghetto trash = y
"Very nice" super = shit
I am to you, Craigslist. I've used your secret code and I know the truth. I quickly realized that you have written these ads with poetic license, such that should be read aloud by a girl with dreadlocks and unshaven armpits who hates his father in a beatnik coffee under a bridge in Brooklyn . For example, the use of the word "near" is rather vague. How can an apartment 10 miles outside the city is "almost all the action of Red Sox Nation." So apparently, being "close to" Fenway Park means turning on your HDTV, ESPN and tuning in the game that night in your living room. Gotcha.
I also learned long, long time not to look at an apartment on Craigslist that does not include images. If I just show pictures of the street or the front door, we have problems. If you say he has "a large space in the closet" and a "fabulous cuisine and modern" Show me then THEY. Otherwise, I'll call you a liar, liar pants on fire.
However, there is another side to this coin when shown photos of your property for rent (you know, that the transaction in which we expect people to give you their hard earned dollars in exchange for a place to live). For the love of all things holy and clean. her. shit. apartment. above. first.
Oh, my what a beautiful kitchen we have here! Look at all the counter space! I mean, I think there is a down counter. Wait, do not feel it is a giant cockroach. Would you mind to kill him with the box of leftover pizza or one of the dirty dishes in the sink? I prefer living alone. Thank you!
Great! I've always wanted an apartment with no closet space! Do you think that the current tenant out of mind the image of Justin Bieber has hung on the wall above his bed? These yellow stickers of the heart are the perfect art statement. I've collected for years.
Did you know that the giant Christmas draw red tape in the fridge just for me? Although we are in April? Awwwww, you should not have. You've done so much with the place. I love the feeling of cutting edge of their shit to be scattered throughout the small salon.
No, no, do not worry friend. I understand how difficult making the bed can be sometimes. In fact, I like the way it has leaves back to reveal a bit of drool on the mattress, is a nice touch. Seriously. How long does it take to fix the pillow so, that's half in bed and half on the wall? Very interesting.
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Blue Nile Falls
Blue Nile Falls are a waterfall on the Blue Nile Rriver in Ethiopia. They are known as Tis Issat in Amharic, and are situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 kilometers downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana.
The falls are estimated to be between 37 and 45 meters high, consisting of four streams that originally varied from a trickle in the dry season to over 400 meters wide in the rainy season. Regulation of Lake Tana now reduces the variation somewhat, and since 2003 a hydro-electric station has taken much of the flow out of the falls except during the rainy season. It is considered one of Ethiopia's best known tourist attractions.
A short distance further downstream sits the first stone bridge constructed in Ethiopia, built at the command of Emperor Susenyos in 1626. According to Manoel de Almeida, stone for making lime had been found nearby along the tributary Alata, and a craftsman who had come from India with Alfonso Mendez, the Catholic Patriarch of Ethiopia supervised the construction.
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I've heard of the lightning jolt sensations with certain antidepressants (I think they call them "brain zaps" in layman's terms).
I can't say as I have any medical advice for you, as I have never had those kinds of reactions to meds before. But definitely keep in close contact with your doctor and stay safe!
i hope this was helpful. I have not tried the other meds, nor been alergic to medication to that extreme. I cant even imagine what you are going through.
hang in there and please keep posting to let us know how you are doing.
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It is odd you are sensitive to every med too. Perhaps ask to have your p450 liver enzyme system tested to see if you are prone to drug reactions, if not it is possible some of these are real side effects and some are anxiety attacks.
Lithium is a classic treatment unrelated to the others you mention... Why would lamictal cause a stiff neck? That sounds more like saphris, geodon etc..?
My advice might be to get off your meds under a doctor's care and start from scratch to get all meds out of your system perhaps.
I would also suggest that you get a very good work up to better define if you are a bipolar I (if so you need these type of meds) versus a Bipolar II or someone with personality and mood swings where you may not....
I was on Lithium a long time ago and did okay for years. Do not know why I got changed. I was still working back then. I meant to say Remeron in the earlier post. I did have congestive heart failure and was on Bumex and lanoxin years ago then I hadf a pericardial cyst removed off the right atrium. It helped the breathing trouble a lot but iIhad a panic attack in the hospital and refused an IVP of lanoxin and was discharged later not on it. I had a complete extensive work up by psychologist, testing and all. results showed MDD with severe anxiety vs possible bi-polar. I know I have been depressed, severely. I know about the agoraphobiac panic stuff. I live it.
Also, did I mention the pituitary adeoma I have also. I see an endocrinoligist now. Also I see a neurologist for some of the problems. A hormonal mess.
I have a husband with me. When I have had med problems, I was not taken to E.R. but told to just wait it out. I was on depakote and got real sick. Don't know what was wrong. Just was told that 'if it keeps up, I will take you to the hospital". Well, I stopped it and got better. Then I was tried on Lithium again. I urinated a lot and felkt as if someone had given me a valium. ! Two days later, I was feeling like I ws barely alive. It was probably my sodium. But again, no one took me to the doctor. He is the only person i have had to help me. Hmm, that is another story. I am waiting to see a real M.D. at the MH clinic and will try to let them figure it out. I will keep an update on here. I have had stiff neck with swollen lymph nodes, frequent infections on Lamictal before but at the point I was given it again, I was depressed to the point I did not care. My husband also suggested I try this med again. I had lost 60 lbs. before on it. Hmm. Not now. How do I have my p450 liver enzyme tested? is it a regular liver enzyme test or a specific one. I see my primary care doctor tomorrow.
webMD info on saphris/asenapine is at http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-152900-asenapine SL.aspx?drugid=152900&drugname=asenapine SL&source=2 .
reviews from other users are at http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drugreview-152900-asenapine SL.aspx?drugid=152900&drugname=asenapine SL&sortby=3 .
as far as i can tell, it will not be available in generic form for at least a couple of years. if someone has info to the contrary, please chime in!
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Although I'm only medicated for depression (and various other mental health issues!), my husband was diagnosed bipolar, back when it was manic-depression, in 1978. He did well on lithium for 20 yrs., then ran into kidney problems/diabetes insipidious from it. He tried several others, reactions to all, til his psychiatrist tried Depakote...what a lifesaver!! No reaction, no side effects & it has made an incredible difference in his moods--on a real even keel. I couldn't believe the difference in his day-to-day moods. Depakote is actually classified as a "seizure med", but it has worked wonders & there's not the freq. bloodwork that went with lithium. I don't know if you've tried it, but it has worked well for us. For severe, clinical depression, I've had good luck with Doxepin Hydrochloride--it's an old drug, but it's one of the only ones that I have had any results with & can tolerate. I've been on the max. dose for 25 yrs. with Lexapro added in 2011. Doxepin does cause dry mouth, but compared to tardive dyskinesia, severe nausea, etc... when I tried other meds., I've stayed with Doxepin. Hope you find something that will work for you !
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In the early 90's, the Feast of Fields picnic was around $100 so spending $110 now seems like a good deal. But I'm not sure how this picnic compares to those early Feast of Fields events I attended.
Where did you see the $110 price? From the http://www.evergreen.ca/picnic/ prices are as low as $80. Nobody says you have to wait until Aug 14 to get tickets.
Early registration price (until August 14):
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It's $90 for non-members if you buy before August. It's the same price as last year, and I can wholeheartedly say that last year's picnic was worth every penny. It was hot last year, but at least the entire event is shaded under the canopy, so you don't have to worry about baking in the sun.
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I've been 2 years in a row and thinking I might pass this time around. I found last year was a little overcrowded and more importantly, the chefs were not showing the same creativity as in the past. I felt that, like similar events, it was better in the first year.
Having said that, this year I believe they are doing an ethnic theme, which does sort of intrigue me.
And yes, I was one of those people DYING from the humidity.
Thanks all; I and a friend were debating on making a drive down for a girl's day. I think we will pass.
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I thought last year's event was fantastic. The place was crowded, in the sense of lots of people milling about, but I never really found my way blocked by people, nor did I find there were really line-ups or waits anywhere -- you could just walk right up any booth and talk to people or get your sample. The only exception to that was the Jamie Kennedy booth.
I hadn't been in previous years, so maybe it wasn't as super fantastic as it has been in the past, but it was still fantastic, and absolutely worth every penny from a food perspective. It was like having a 90 course tasting menu.
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Boing Boing fave cartoonist/fine artist Jim Woodring wants to make a massive giant steel dip pen and penholder. If you're not familiar with Jim's work, I highly recommend The Book of Jim, Seeing Things, and his latest, Weathercraft. I have an original drawing by Jim hanging in my office and just one glance triggers an instantaneous dream state. The idea of him wielding a massive dip pen is delightful and strange, just like his art. Please help Jim raise the funds to make the instrument. From ProjectSite:
The dip pen is a bit of fetish item for me (as it is for many pen users). The pen is extremely difficult to master but ultimately allows for an extraordinary degree of expression. The well-constructed pen and ink drawing is a monument to perseverance, requiring tremendous patience and control. I am thrilled by the challenge of creating such drawings in public and introducing new audiences to the allure of the medium. The pen (nib) itself will be approximately 16 inches long, made of steel and fully functional. The holder will be six feet long and made of wood with a metal sleeve insert to hold the pen. Nib and holder will resemble as closely as possible the actual implements on which they are based.Jim Woodring's "Giant Steel Dip Pen and Penholder for Demonstration and Display" (Thanks, Bruce Stewart!)
Once the pen and penholder are built I will train myself to ink with it; and once I've done that, I will arrange at least two public performances in which I will use the pen to ink large graphite drawings on 3' x 5' sheets of bristol.
David Pescovitz is Boing Boing's co-editor/managing partner. He's also a research director at Institute for the Future. On Instagram, he's @pesco.
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Anonymous says:
The question of how the ink will be made to adhere to the pen and still come flowing between the tines is still being worked out but I'm confident I can make it go. A series of stacked baffles with a delta feeder, perhaps, or using magnetic paint (the kind you can paint on a wall and then stick magnets to), with some rare earth magnets strategically placed on the nib. At any rate the figuring out will be fun. If anyone has any suggestions they'd care to share please do.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention that USAPS has all sorts of interesting projects on it. See for yourself: http://projectsite.unitedstatesartists.org/
Xopher says:
Or perhaps hundreds of tiny stargates, coming from a world made of ink? I think that would be more likely to work.
GreatRewards says:
Bigger is not always better.
Anonymous says:
surface tension!
dreamparacite says:
I don't know if anyone watched the entire video, but he mentions the surface tension problem himself
Anonymous says:
I forsee DISASTER.
In attempting to even
a) BEND the nib and
b) get the tarry ink to flow
Jim will fatally impale himself on the pen, proving the old adage once and for all re: swords v. writing instruments.
Trotsky says:
Surface tension and other bothersome aspects of what we casually refer to as the "laws" of physics matter not to one such as Woodring. He'll do it. It's only a matter of time.
peedee says:
For the doubters: the man deals with ink for a living; he understands it thoroughly. Art is all about doing stuff like this and putting engineering in the back seat for a while. Don't misunderstand – engineering is vital, but at times the idea needs to be in the forfront and let the engineering catch up. I've frequently found the how-to only after seeing the finished piece in my sketchbooks.
Trotsky says:
Say "hi" to Dorman for me, Jim.
Also, as an amusing aside, the Dorman link on your Wikipedia page directs to an NYC Fire Commissioner.
Anonymous says:
Definitely a fluid mechanics fail. Even if you "buckingham-pi" the viscosity up to scale, you still have the problem that the porosity of the paper will be unchanged. The globs of ink will sit on the page like chocolate mouse on a hardwood floor.
Unmutual says:
yeah he mentions it, and then says there will be some kind of mechanism to replicate the effect . . . whatever that means. Seems like a high tech solution to pay tribute to such a low tech device. . .
Anonymous says:
The giant pen won't happen unless we all donate to Mr. Woodring's project. He still needs a little over $2000 to make it happen so tell your friends and let's fireball this across the interwebz http://bit.ly/aUIjYQ
M. Campbell says:
Utter fluid mechanics fail.
Even if you do "buckingham-pi" the surface tension up to scale. There's the porosity of the writing surface to deal with as well. The interplay between vicosity (a length-cubed property) and surface tension (a length-linear property) will probably mean the ink would sit up on the paper like chocolate mousse on a hardwood floor.
You know what this is useful for? As a PhD candidancy exam question in mechanical engineering.
M. Campbell says:
whoops. I screwed that up. I meant "The interplay between density (a length-cubed property) and viscosity (a length-linear…). But I think the intuition is correct.
Anonymous says:
Jim already KNOWS the physics involved concerning the scale and fluid issue you are all bringing up. If you had watched his video, you'd know that! I think he's probably got a pretty good head on his shoulders about it and am down to pitch in and see what he makes of it!
hellishmundane says:
he should proposition a state college sculpture class to make that pen. He would at least get it done a lot cheaper.
Anonymous says:
The man deals in dreams. On some level, he knows what he's doing.
Anonymous says:
Engineering to the rescue! Porous materials would permit normal ink to be used. For example:
15% porous.
or you could buy porous brass, SS, ceramic, etc.
King Sky Prawn says:
Instead of a new ink to work in a giant reservoir, I immediately thought of a reservoir made of a fractal pattern of normal-sized reservoirs, like a river delta.
Kakiman says:
A ball-point pen of that scale does work.
My son, for a 7th grade project, built a working scaled-up model of a pen, 6 times actual size, so that it ended up being about 3 feet long. The body of the pen was 3″ PVC pipe (left over from our potato cannons), the tip was cut to size from a funnel and glued into place, the roller ball was a large (about 1/2″ steel ball bearing dropped from the inside into the tip so that it was held captive but still protruded), and finally, he put a small finish nail just behind the ball bearing to keep it in place in the bottom of the tip. Black spray paint on the whole thing made it look like a pen.
He used tap water with food coloring as ink and he could write pretty well with it – at least as legible as his 'normal' writing – the key was to have just the right amount of pressure on the ball for it to roll freely. It would drip a little (about one drop per every three or four seconds), but I imagine that wouldn't happen with a more viscous fluid.
Total cost: Two dollars (all items except the funnel were garage scavenged).
Unmutual says:
Wouldn't the surface tension of the ink just cause it all to run right out of the pen? I'd imagine that the amount that actually sticks to the tip wouldn't be much different than a regular sized pen.
hdon says:
To overcome poor surface tension vs. scale of the pen tip, he should use a magnetic material for the tip, and a ferrofluid for the ink..
Jeremy Hill says:
I second Unmutual.
Isn't the whole reason these pens work the surface tension of the ink? Seems unlikely unless you have extremely thick ink.
Unless it's just designed as a massive pen with a tiny standard sized tip on the very large tip.
Anonymous says:
I don't think his large pen will work.
My experience with nibs is that the surface tension that facilitates the movement of the water-based ink will only work at small scales.
Anonymous says:
Fluid Physics FAIL, Woodring.
LOVE the comics, but stick to art.
benher says:
No offense to the physics pendants who commented on this story, but who took a shit in your happy mutant breakfast cereal this morning?
Yes, if you've ever used a nib then you know how the ink works. There are plenty of ways to solve this issue. Baring alterations to the materials or ink themselves, the inside of the giant nib could be modified to hold and dispense the ink or a smaller nib fitted to the forefront of the large nib. Easy to use? No. Practical? No. But Impossible? No.
Even without watching the video, Jim states that the pen is 'fully functional' which I would assume means that he has worked it out on some level.
Jim's an incredible artist, and rather than stagnate he's trying something new. Coming up with new and interesting ideas all the while being true to yourself is a difficult task… unfortunately pointing out the obvious (of which the artist in question is already well aware) is painfully easy.
Unmutual says:
Maybe he will use tar balls . . .
Anonymous says:
I third the first two posts. For the giant dip pen to work as giant pen (making giant, scaled up lines) it will need the physics of the ink scaled up, too. Otherwise it will essentially just be a giant handle for a regular dip pen, drawing regular lines. But, it may be possible to just make the ink very viscous. I'll be interested to hear how it turns out.
dystopianforhire says:
I'm fairly sure normal dip pen inks (which are typically thickened with gum arabic to increase viscosity and thus the amount held by the nib) would be disappointing in this nib. Perhaps a syrupy ink, like screen-printing ink, would do better? Gum arabic is pretty easy to find, too, so a custom mix is always a possibility. There are definitely ways to make this work, and I'm curious to see the end results.
Peter S. Conrad says:
I agree–the surface tension of the ink doesn't work the same way at that scale. Same reason a water-strider can walk on the surface of a pond and you can't. And thick ink, unless it's just right, will be clumpy and unwieldy. This is exactly why big paintbrushes were invented. Not to mention how hard it will be to flex the nib!
On the other hand, if anyone can pull this off and prove us all wrong, Jim Woodring can.
cowtown says:
Agreed. It just needs a sufficiently viscous ink. That one in the pic would probably do fine with printers ink, if not something thinner.
Just remember foolks, don't put dip-pen ink in yer fountain pens. RIP Frank Dubiel (wish I still had my copy of Da Book).


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