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Bollywood's favourite screen mother Reema Lagoo will now reappear on the small screen in a brand new soap opera by Rajshri productions.
Reema, who had been refusing television assignments for the past two years, was initially hesitant to become a part of Do Hanson Ka Jodaa that airs on NDTV Imagine on January 18. But the veteran actor agreed to do the project simply because she could relate to the character. The storyline and the famous production house, which gave a tremendous boost to her film career in Salman Khan-starrer super hit film Maine Pyaar Kiya, were the other factors that compelled her to start a new innings on television.
"First I said no to the offer but Kavita Barjatya (Rajshri productions) narrated the script to me and assured me that unlike other serials my role will not be extended up to one full year. Moreover, I could empathise with the character Snehalata who despite suffering from so many illnesses is full of life. She is calm and composed and also a devotee of Lord Krishna."
Snehalata is a doting mother who takes decision on behalf of her daughter. "I am against my daughter marrying Suryakamal but she goes ahead with her decision. The serial traces Preeti's (Shubhangi Atre) journey as she struggles to adjust to this new reality in her life."
Though the story has the stamp of Rajshri productions, the looks of male lead Shaleen Bhanot, who plays Suryakamal, are inspired by Shah Rukh Khan's bespectacled character in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. "It is a mere co-incidence that Suryakamal looks like Shah Rukh's character in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. He also sports a moustache and wears spectacles like SRK, but I think any middle class man would look the same. But comparisons between the two fictitious characters end here. In terms of temperament Suryakamal is poles apart from SRK's character."
According to Kavita Barjatya, TV Division Producer, Rajshri Productions, Do Hanson Ka Jodaa is a story or a situation that we all have been through in our lives… "Sometimes two individuals who have come together are so different so unlike, but as time goes by we realise that these two individuals have come together or have been destined to come together. This is Preeti's story who dreams of a perfect life just like it happens in the movies… so beautiful, so perfect. But fate has other things in store for her."
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So i got this item, and when i equip it i get less damage. If i equip one weapon with the fist i get 100 damage (for example) and if i equip a shield with that first weapon i get 120 damage (for example) shield has no offensive stats whatsoever. Seems kinda strange
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When dual wielding, damage is calculated by averaging the two weapons DPS and adding a 15% attack speed buff. If Weapon 1 has 1000 DPS and weapon 2 has 200 DPS, you're better off just not equipping the second weapon because it will drag down the average DPS of your weapons by a lot.
In your case, I'm guessing the DPS of the one-handed weapon you already had is at least 15% greater than the Sledge Fist and equipping Sledge Fist brought your average weapon damage down enough so that the 15% attack speed bonus could not make up for it.
Oo so thats what happened. ye my first weapon had around 270 and the fist 150.. thanks :)
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Does the bank care about this at all? Would it jeopardize the loan? The buyer and seller are fine with the appraised value versus the sales price.
As long as the borrowed amount is under the required percentage it should not be a problem... For example, if a bank requires 20% equity (an 80/20 loan) and the house appraises at 350k, then the borrower would be okay as long as they were borrowing less than 280k (.8*350) If they require 25% equity, then you'd not be able to borrow more than 262.5k and you'd (the buyer) would have to come up with more of a down payment, or negotiate your buying price down by 18k to cover that difference...
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The sodomy laws have not been revoked for homosexual sex, only between hetrosexuals. As for recruiting openly gay and lesbian they are allow to enter the civil service, prior to 2003 they were not allowed. It is not if they are openings recruiting centres in university campuses with signs saying gays and lesbians are welcome.
"I am not quite sure why my views of homosexuality and homosexual trends in Singaporean society have been edited out of this forum given the centrality of this issue."
You might have offended some people by calling Singaporean men "un-macho" and not able to satisfy their partners. I have no problem with what you are saying, but I doubt you would have the guts to say it front of a platoon of NSmen.
I am not quite sure why my views of homosexuality and homosexual trends in Singaporean society have been edited out of this forum given the centrality of this issue.
On the other hand, Indians gripping about the Indians being disadvantaged due to their supposedly poor academic performance in a meritocratic society are allowed to flame Indian angers at so called Chinese hegemony.
Herr Bismarck111,
I am aware there is an archaic law on sodomy acts left over from the colonial time, but I am not sure whether this has been revoked given the accomodative homosexual trend in the society. Given that it is difficult to catch anyone engaging in anal sex, hardly anyone is hauled up because of this law.
But true to a more inclusive society, openly Gays and Homosexuals are now being recruited into the Civil services. The Aware society was setup with the blessing of the PAP is supposed to advance the welfare of women in society. But from what has come out, it seems that the Old guard liberals are more interested in propagating Western value system of inclusice Homosexuality and anal sex for School curriculum under the watchful eyes of the new(liberal) PAP guards.
The Christian rights group trying to stem out the rots in Aware society has been driven out and this was carefully orchestrated by the new found voices of the Liberals, Gay right groups and even the top echelon of the PAP in the name of maintaining Aware as a secular society. Even Buddhist and Muslim organisations who are normally opposed to homosexuality are roped in because these groups detest the evangelism of the Christian rights.
Hi Indica,
When I first mentioned "Animosity towards ethnic chinese hegemony", I should have included the fact that many chinese Singaporeans are also against the idea of ethnic chinese hegomony. Many of us are brought up as being Singaporean first. All other identities are secondary to our national identity. The concept that legitimate leadership must reflect all races and cultures is a natural extension to our national identity.
It is also because of our national identity that the HINDRAF movement will not take root in Singapore. Singapore is fairly meritocratic yet perception of our meritocratic system is increasingly revised downwards because social mobility is increasingly stifled. There may or may not be a need for HINDRAF-equivalent for the Malays in Singapore.
At least the AWARE Saga has demonstrated that Singaporean version of secularism dictates that everyone must make room for social, political and economic space for every groups in Singapore, including minorities. This means every group has a well-defined boundary that should not over-step, thus making room for everyone.
"In the traditional Chinese societies, the homosexuals and Gays tend to engage their activities in the closets. However, Gays and Homosexuals in Singapore are not averse to display their affections in public much like in the decadent West."
I think you should read up on Singaporean laws regarding homosexuality before passing judgment on Singapore. According to Singaporean law, homosexual acts between two men will result in a prison sentence. So I don't know where you get your information. Although nothing is said about acts between two women.
The elite in Singapore are far more comfortable with the secular liberals even though they call for gay rights, then conservative Christians. In Singapore you don't wear religion on your shirt sleeve. Secondly, some of the so called conservative Christians were affiliated with fundamentalist churches in America. The last thing the Singaporean government need is the fundamentalist Christians trying to convert Indian and Malay populations, something that would upset religious harmony in Singapore. If you give these groups an inch they will take a mile.
People should stop treating Singapore like a country but a city state. If you compare Singapore with provinces or cities in Western countries,the dominance of one poitical party is quite common. In Alberta, a province of Canada, (similar size population to Singapore) the Conservative Party has been in government since 1971 without ever losing power. The average tenure of a Premier in Alberta is over 10 years. Its not much different from Singapore. Like the PAP, the Conservatives Party have always had a majority government. Sometimes there was only 2 members from opposition parties in the Alberta Parliament out of 77 seats.
If you look at cities across America you see a similar pattern. In Chicago politics, the Democratic Party has been in power since the 1930s.
If Singapore was to become a liberal democracy over night, things will more or less remain the same. The dominance of the PAP in Singapore and the Conservatives in Alberta is due to the first past the post system used in both Singapore and Alberta.
You guys should take a good look at the video and coverage of the AWARE Saga. You can find them at http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/05/all-about-aware/
The AWARE Saga is theatrical no doubt, but raises important points:
1. Growing militancy of the Religious Right
2. Animosity towards ethnic chinese hegemony
3. Legitimate leadership must reflect all races of Singapore.
1. What is democracy?
Yes, PAP dominates Singapore since Singapore's independence and likes to suppress opposite opinions. But does PAP represnet majority Singaporeans' opinions?
Even in China, can you imagine that the interests of 1.3bn people are not represented at all? The CCP can do whatever they want? No. If CCP ever do so, people will pull it down, as they did in their thousands years of history.
Each nation has its own culture and history. If Singaporeans are contented with the status quo, then PAP will maintain its dominance until people decide to change. If Chinese society one day evovle to the phase that people favor western multi-party system, it is hard to imagine CCP can survive without adapting itself.
Nations appear different in their political systems. But one principle is the same: the mutual respect between leaders and people is the key to social stability and development.
Democracy does not have to look like the classic western models.(In fact, western models varies among themselves) In fact, every country has certain level of democracy. There is no absolute democracy( not in US), or absolute autocracy( not even in N, Korea)
Maybe it is a bit sophitry, but the point is that discussing democracy without considering each country's niche situation is meaningless. Every country's political current system is evolved from its history and will keep evolving in future.
2. Is democracy of instrumental value or end value?
Democracy is not a prerequisite for economic growth.( evidenced by former USSR, China) Nor does it ensure social stability.
Autocratic regimes can make good decisions for people, an elected president can become corrupted. Many countries underwent rapid development under "autocracy"( TaiWan's Chiang, Singapore's Lee, China's Deng), many countries are in chaos even if it appears to have all what a classic democracy should have.
Having said that, I still believe that, wenstern democracy is the most promising political model, though not perfect.
In spite of the failure of Western liberal system implemented in many non-Western societies, there are those within and outside Singapore that the only democratic model to emulate is the Western liberal democracy. Jackie Chan strike the raw nerves of many Chinese Liberals whether in Taiwan, Hong Kong or Singapore with his comments on the Chinese people. But failure to take account of his comments, a liberal society will only lead to the Rich and powerful elites oppressing masses whether through their unbridled materialism or through the triad society.
Singapore may not be the most democratic in south east asia, but does democracy even work well in a South East Asian or even Asian context for that matter? Look at South Korea, which is supposedly more democratic than Singapore, what has the system of democracy brought to the country that Singapore cannot achieve. Warring legislators perhaps? The reason why Singapore hasn't evolved into a multi-party democracy is because the opposition just has not proved themselves credible,and most normal citizens view protestors and activists for political freedom as rable-rousers. After all, we would gladly trade a little bit of political freedom for the efficiency and safety that we currently enjoy.
I wonder why and how you got into this 'personal attack' mode? It is all a bit irrelevant, isn't it? Readers can tell right away, you are my 'past master in style and thought." Crystal clear.
1) There are racial issues in every multi-racial society. 'Race' is NOT a dirty word in all contexts. Why should people like you get upset over the very mention of 'equal opportunities' employment? I would have thought, Singapore is in a better position than many other countries in that regard.
Singapore separated from Malaysia because Singaporeans wanted a 'more equal' society than Malaysia was able to offer. Right? Equality is one of the founding reasons for independent Singapore. Do you find my reference to it 'offensive'? Why is that, I wonder?
2) I do not understand your reference to some 'upper crust of caste system in 'your country'. What's your game there? I am NOT what YOU take me for. Not everyone with a user-name 'Indica' is an Indian national or even ethnically Indian. Even if I am both, that has NOTHING to do with the views I express.
You are the one with a 'not so subtle urge' to convert this discussion into a racial thing. Why do you speculate on my race? I am not interested in your race.
3) YES, I have walked into an 'Indian Bank' in Singapore and in India too. I do business in both countries.
At Raffles Place and in Cecil Street, Indian banks have in their staff, Chinese, Malays and Euro-asians. They do not employ ONLY Indians.
Tell you what, go into those Indian Banks, do a count, then walk into a S'pore-Chinese owned bank, perhaps, UoB Centre, do a similar count, then we will know, won't we?
4) Yes, I have been to Chinese and Japanese gardens many week-ends with my Chinese, Malay and INDIAN customers and friends from all walks of life. I am sorry I do not need you to be my teacher of life-lessons of that nature. I have people skills enough for my business.
Thanks, no thanks. Please be assured, personal comments and innuendos do not worry me all that much.
I have good friends in Singapore who know that I wish Singapore no harm whatsoever.
"Singapore is democratic - there is an election every few years."
How stupid do you think i am? Of course Singapure has elections. elections make no democracy.
We all known Singapure is a dictatorship. I love it in particular how a country that can be described as a dictatorship of professionals, often educated at western elite Univeristies uses the usual national supriority complex ideology to explain why they dont need to concform to democracy norms developed in the west. Similar patterns can be seen for example in Iran, China and Serbia during the Milosovic rule. My homecountry also used such a supriority complex ideology to justify its backwarded political system compared to its western neigbours. Similar to Singapure, she had huge economic sucess even surpassing the more democratic neigbours and resolving some social issues much better at the same time. Some years later, my homecountry was in ruins, after she lost a war started by herself. I am speaking of Germany. Beware, not embracing democracy can have ugly long term effects, even for those groups privileged in the undemocratic system.
AussieLouis and Pensive
When the history of famous city states is compiled, Singapore would find a detailed chapter in that volume, to be sure.
It is the remarkable achievement of an 'activist/intellectual/political street-fighter/statesman politician' to have fine-tuned this, albeit a small, city state to such a high level of socio-economic performance.
The government of Singapore does serve Singaporeans, on the whole, quite fairly.
In terms of her Criminal law and her police, Singapore has much to be said in her favour.
However, it is sad that Mr. Lee and the PAP sit so heavily upon any sign of opposition or even criticism. It is equally sad that talented Singaporeans, who do not do well in their careers, wondering if they had not demonstrated their support for the government and the PAP, sufficiently clearly. It is also sad that people are so cagey in expressing even the mildest of criticisms in Public. It is pathetic how Singaporeans look over their shoulders to see who is listening to them discussing the cost of imported milk or tomatoes or salary cuts due to recession.
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And so you are one of those well-favored, so-called 'foreign talent' enjoying the fruits of the hard-labor of Singaporeans who help built this nation but without the recognition accorded to such as you. I say this 'tongue in cheek' but with much irony; however I respect your views.
In your short but succinct post you have thrown up the issues of what makes a good society and what system of government is best. The truth, off course, is that there is no ideal system.
As far as Lee Kuan Yew's views go, he is no different from Deng Xiao Ping; both believe in the good cat that catches the mice, never mind its color. I am as convinced as you are that Lee and his band of good men has made Singapore an admirable nation in many ways. Many like you from elsewhere would find Singapore a very conducive place to be; just like many Australians would like some Singapore laws here to tame their run-away criminals.
However, we are talking about democracy and you are extolling the merits of an aristocracy. Do I suspect that this is because you are accorded this status as a 'foreign talent'.
Seriously, Plato, Confucious, St. Thomas and Jeffersonian philosophies are fine but have you thought of what would happen if an aristocracy falls into the hands of a Dowager Cixi or a Kim Il Sun or a Tsar Alexander and so on. The reasons for Lee, a proven patriot and an extra-ordinary leader, for ruling Singapore the way he did are not necessarily there already. If the people he passes the baton to are not equally uncorrupt and fervent about Singapore's pride of place and are strong and good leaders, the unravelling of that society would be rapid. And if Singapore unrevel, the likes of you enjoying the undeserved privileges would desert the bastion fast.
My belief is that by not allowing for the competition of ideas, particularly political ideas, you are deliberately or otherwise, leaving a society bereft of future leadership; leadership forged in hardship and competition for the hearts and minds of a nation. Democracy provides this platform. A nation is not great or strong because it adopts one superior 'ism' or another. It continues to be a nation because society allows for the rise of true leaders to ensure its viability. Lee, himself, has admitted his concerns about the viability of Singapore and being the brilliant man he is, he knows why! The reason is whether there will be leaders like himself to ensure Singapore's future. He is unsure because he has not allowed for some one equal to him in Singapore, to survive in his time. The people he has admitted admiration for, equal in leadershi prowess, he has, ironically, banned, jailed, criminalised or exiled. At the end of the day, a man, especially a great one like Lee, has to confront his own devil and his own mistakes. Even a man such as he must admit that he has not adequately provided for the leadership that would allow his city state to survive; and no great city states, Athens comes to mind, has survived mainly because the strong leader ruling it had not provided adequately for his succession. You said "If the Lee family's power does decline, I hope it would be peacefully reinforced by an aristocracy, a new dynasty, or some kind of oligarchy." By saying 'hope', you are not sure; so is Lee much as he may deny it in public!
Just because, the US and world are now suffering great economic stress does not make democracy a dud system. It is not the failure of a system but rather one of leadership.
The once arrogant Americans must admit that they have some of the stupidest and most immature people in the world including those in leadership. However, the robustness of its democratic system has allowed Bush to be replaced with one, which we must admit would turn out to equal any great leader in history. A Singapore political system, whatever you call it, would not allow it. And this would be its only great failure and possibly a disastrous one!
Hi Sertorius, I'm glad we're on the same page as regards the need for openness and honesty in civil discourse.
As far as "I don't suppose your condemnation of "deceitful and underhanded" tactics extends to the ACLU's attacks on a private civic group?" goes... I have no idea - I'm unfamiliar with the ACLU beyond their name and reputation as a civil liberties advocacy group: I'm not from America, I'm from Singapore. If ACLU did exactly the same thing as "Feminist Mentor" Thio Su Mien did to a conservative advocacy group, it would be wrong.
In terms of the Economist's use of "alleged", you'll find that the Aware CSE guidance for teachers (actually based on that of another international group) is "neutral" as to homosexuality: they do not criticize or discourage it nor do they recommend it. The difficulty for many, particularly in the church, is that they view "neutral" as inseparable from "encouraging" because it raises homosexuality but does not condemn it. Happily, this is exactly the sort of issue with which the rules of civil discourse are designed to deal.
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As an American, I respectfully disagree that Singapore is politically immature. It is currently the major democratic countries that are politically immature. The current economic suffering of the truly democratic countries of the world is more or less natural/native to democracies, despite the trend of the last two centuries. Singapore is suffering, but mainly because it is so small and closely connected to the rest of the world.
Democracy was not preferred by many of history's most respected thinkers, including Plato, Confucius, St. Thomas Aquinas, and the authors of the current US constitution. The American founders - at least including Jefferson, as I understand - were appalled that by the end of their lives, America had changed from a republic to a de facto democracy. I suspect that they were appalled by the lack of social inhibitions - social common sense - inevitably foisted upon any democratic society by its electorate.
The government does not grant people everything they want, but good government usually should not. Singapore is prosperous, safe, and well organized - a government in such a volatile area could hardly do worse.
Singapore - because the ethos of its government and society is not completely democratic - is a treasure. Today Singapore is, to borrow a phrase of a democratic politician I dislike, Ronald Reagan, a shining city on a hill. If the Lee family's power does decline, I hope it would be peacefully reinforced by an aristocracy, a new dynasty, or some kind of oligarchy. As men in the 19th century thought, democracy is really just the slow road to economic chaos. All people of good will should strain themselves to oppose its march - at least in Singapore.
By the way there is an error in this article:
"They were jolted into action by AWARE's alleged pro-gay agenda, particularly in sex-education courses taught at some schools."
The word "alleged" should be removed. There is no question they have a pro-gay agenda. Google news stories which quote their literature.
Wowbagger's Razor,
For a minute there I thought you were talking about the ACLU's tactics. By the way, why doesn't the ACLU set up their own gay Boy Scouts group instead of infiltrating a private organization, attack it in the media, suing it to change its rules, outspending it, etc. Why wasn't the ACLU content to write letters to the Boy Scouts of America voicing their concern?
I don't suppose your condemnation of "deceitful and underhanded" tactics extends to the ACLU's attacks on a private civic group?
Truth be told, I cannot approve of the kind of secretive tactics you describe. They contradict Biblical teachings in my view. But I much less approve of a Gramscian "long march through the institutions." And for leftists to complain that challenging their "long march" is illegitimate, strikes me as deeply disingenous.
@ Sertorius
"They have just as much a right to join an organization and steer it according to their vision as left-wing atheist groups do."
Correct, but they can hardly expect to be treated with respect if they do so in an underhanded and deceitful manner. Why not write to Ministry of Education? Start their own group? Or - most obviously - actually voice their concerns at an Aware meeting?
They instigated a secretive albeit legal coup, hid from answering legitimate questions, inarticulately lied about the plot, blustered pompously, spent funds nearly five times that permitted by Aware's constitution and generally did everything they could to undermine their own credibility.
Not quite the same as "joining and steering", is it?
A "secretive group" with "shady tactics." They have just as much a right to join an organization and steer it according to their vision as left-wing atheist groups do - and they do take over institutions like universities, newspapers, charities like the Ford Foundation. Obviously you won't describe the cultural left as secretive and shady, it doesn't fit your doctrinaire leftist, anti-Christian biases.
Speaking of secretive, shady takeovers, The Economist seems to be undergoing a left-wing coup itself. The coverage here has moved far left in the past 5-10 years; you now support nationalizations and green central planning. Last seen bitterly criticising the Japanese for their statist economic policies over the past 15 years, you've instantly reversed to cheering Japan as a model for the US' economic policies.
I suspect your free-marketeer forebears would be horrified to see the unprincipled left wing mush that this formerly great newspaper now espouses.
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345 East 15th Street has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100. This location is a Walker's Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.
345 East 15th Street is a two minute walk from the L 14 St-Canarsie Local at the 1 Av stop.
This location is in the Gramercy neighborhood in New York. Nearby parks include Stuyvesant Town Playground 8, Stuyvesant Square and Open Road Park.
Nearby schools include Health Professions & Human Services High School, Institute for Collaborative Education and Immaculate Conception School.
The closest grocery stores are 14th Street Candy & Grocery, 14 Street Deli Grocery Corporation and Four Seasons Food Market.
Nearby coffee shops include Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks and Madman Espresso. Nearby restaurants include Fourteenth Street Papaya Dog, Salt & Pepper and Kambi Ramen House.
345 East 15th Street is near Stuyvesant Square, Open Road Park and Dias y Flores Community Garden.
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Here is our photo gallery from Mississippi State's 5-4 victory over Indiana. Continue reading CBD Photo Gallery: CWS Mississippi State v. Indiana
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CBD Photo Gallery: Mississippi State edges Oregon State
In the opening game of the 2013 College World Series, Mississippi State defeated Oregon State 5-4 to advance to the winner's bracket. (Full Recap). Check out CBD's Photo Gallery from the game. Continue reading CBD Photo Gallery: Mississippi State edges Oregon State
2013 CWS: Mississippi State defeats Oregon State 5-4
OMAHA, Neb. – After falling to an early 2-0 deficit, Wes Rea led the Mississippi State Bulldogs' offense to a come from behind 5-4 win on Saturday afternoon at TD Ameritrade Park against No. 3 Oregon State.
Mississippi State (49-18) will meet the Indiana Hoosiers on June 17 at 7 p.m. CT. Continue reading 2013 CWS: Mississippi State defeats Oregon State 5-4
2013 College World Series Preview: Bracket One
Mississippi State is coming off a super-regional victory over Virginia, wining 6-5 after an 18-hour rain delay. This is a heavily offense based team accumulating 30 hits over a two game span against Virginia. This will be the ninth appearance in the College World Series for the Bulldogs and first since 2007. A few notable players to keep an eye on include Wes Rea who is hitting .288 along with 37 RBIs and seven home runs, and Hunter Renfroe batting .360 with 61 RBIs and 15 homeruns, along with being drafted 13th overall in the MLB draft. Adam Frazier will also be one to keep an eye on with his .359 batting average and 38 RBIs. Mississippi State will face No.3 Oregon State in game one on Saturday with the winner advancing to take on the winner of Indiana vs. Louisville. They have shown that they can get a lead and hold on to it despite late comebacks. This may be a key factor for Mississippi State, if they can get out early then this team will be hard to beat. Continue reading 2013 College World Series Preview: Bracket One
2013 Charlottesville Super Regional: Mississippi State 6 Virginia 5
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Omaha, the Bulldogs are coming back.
Mississippi State clinched its ninth appearance in the College World Series with a dramatic 6-5 win over No. 6 national seed Virginia Monday afternoon at Davenport Field to clinch the Charlottesville Super Regional. Continue reading 2013 Charlottesville Super Regional: Mississippi State 6 Virginia 5
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2013 Super Regional Preview: Charlottesville (VA)
In what is one of only two Super Regionals this year to feature an ACC vs. SEC match-up, the #9 Mississippi State Bulldogs (46-18) will travel to Charlottesville, VA to take on the #6 nationally seeded Virginia Cavaliers (50-10). Mississippi State will be looking to return to the College World Series for the first time since 2007, while UVA will be hoping to make it their second trip since 2011 when they entered the CWS as the number one overall seed nationally. Continue reading 2013 Super Regional Preview: Charlottesville (VA)
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It will be for 48 days on a five-acre land near Vanabadrakaliamman Temple near Mettupalayam
Arrangements are in the final stages for the 48-day rejuvenation camp for around 40 elephants on a five-acre land belonging to the Public Works Department near Vanabadrakaliamman Temple near Mettupalayam.
The camp, beginning on November 26, will go on till January 12, 2013, will have elephants from 33 temples and five mutts in the State. The camp is being organised by the departments of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) and Animal Husbandry in association with PWD and Forest Department.
The camp normally is held at Mudumalai in the Nilgiris. The State has chosen to shift the venue to the foothills of the Nilgiris, considering the risk involved in the travel of the jumbos in the ghat section. The cost of running the camp also goes up because of the transportation of materials from the plains to the hills.
In addition, the recent order of the Supreme Court banning activities within tiger reserve is also said to be one of the reasons for shifting the camp site. The site has been chosen as the ideal location because of its proximity to Bhavani.
On Thursday, Minister for HR and CE M.S.M. Anandan, Commissioner for HR and CE P. Dhanapal, Collector M. Karunagaran and Joint Commissioner for HR and CE M. Pugazhendiran inspected the works.
Except the sick, pre-disposed to sickness elephants and male elephants in masth (aggressive behaviour owing to urge for biological ventilation), all other elephants will attend the camp. The camp will include stay in natural habitat, with special balanced diet including mineral, protein and vitamin supplements for the jumbos. Junior-most pachyderms expected to attend the camp include 12-year-old Kumaran of Tiruchendur temple and three elephants in the age group of six to eight from temples in Tiruchirapalli and delta regions. The senior-most jumbo for the camp is likely to be Sulikambal (62) of Sulikamebswarar temple in Kumbakonam region.
Diet quantity and dosage of supplements will depend on the gender, age and physiological condition of each elephant (see box).
A team of veterinarians would be camping at the site to periodically assess the health of the elephants, said Forest Veterinarian N.S. Manoharan.
Normally, wild elephants migrate during November-June and travel from Karnataka and Wayanad to Tamil Nadu via Thengumarahada, Sathyamangalam and the down slopes of Nilgiris to reach Silent Valley and back. To prevent the wild elephants from getting into conflict with the temple elephants at the camp, four watch towers are being installed besides solar electric fencing of the five acre site.
During the camp, elephant handlers (mahouts and cavadis) will have interactive session with veterinarians on the behavioural patterns and physiological condition of elephants.
Already, training has begun for temple elephants on how to walk up to the ramp and board a truck. The elephants are expected to reach the camp site from Sunday (November 25) morning.


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Cleaning the Culinarian's Broiler Advice?
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The Capital Culinarian's broiler is great. But the glass plate of the broiler can get greasy and all gunked up. This makes using the broiler or oven at a high temp afterwards produce a lot of smoke.
What's the best/easiest way to clean the broiler glass? I have a manual clean model.


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Detar Recruitment Fair Today
Detar Healthcare System Recruitment Fair is today until 2pm at Detar Navarro Hospital in the computer classroom ( next to medical records).
Detar Healthcare System Recruitment Fair is today until 2pm at Detar Navarro Hospital in the computer classroom ( next to medical records).
KIXS 108 and J.P. want to bring you breakfast! I'm not talking about just any breakfast. I'm talkin' about breakfast from Chick-fil-A! JP will even deliver it to your work on Friday morning. Breakfast includes 5 chicken biscuits and coffee or tea.
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In a message from Jesse Mathis, committee chairman, St. Peter's Baptist Church, Victoria, to the Victoria Advocate;
At 6 p.m. Monday you are invited to join us in a celebration acknowledging Dr. Martin Luther King's 86th birthday at St. Peter's Baptist Church, 2708 S. Laurent St.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School will have an open house for prospective parents and students in grades prekindergarten for 3-year-olds through eighth grades at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the school gym.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced their entertainment lineup for 2015. It is as follows;
Wednesday, March 4* – Armed Forces Appreciation Day sponsored by BHP Billiton - Hunter Hayes
Thursday, March 5 - Miranda Lambert
Friday, March 6 – Black Heritage Day, sponsored by Kroger - John Legend
Victoria Crime Stoppers needs your assistance. At 9:30 p.m. Nov. 26, officers responded to the 5400 block of North Navarro Street in reference to a robbery.
Bring What You Got & Let's Pull!!! January 16th and 17th it's the Antique Tractor Show and Pull in Hallettsville, benefiting community charities.
The Inez Community Benefit Association Event begins Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Inez Community Center 2511 Garcitas Creek Road in Inez. There will be hamburgers and fries followed by a cake walk and silent auction at 6 p.m. Children's games and live auction begin at 7 p.m..
Do you ever wish it would snow in South Texas? It snows so seldom down here that, when it does, it's an EVENT! Well, guess what... snow is in the forecast at the Brackenridge Main Event Center on January 17, 2015! The 5th Annual Brackenridge Winter Carnival and Snow Day is an event that visitors as well as LNRA employees and volunteers love!
Victoria ISD presents it's production of "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" at January 15th through the 17th at the Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive in Victoria. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
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Attempting to propagate a Dracaena Marginata from a tip cutting
Hi, I'm looking for any help anyone can give. I'm attempting to propagate a Dracaena Marginata from a tip cutting from a plant that the cane or stem was rotted. I have it in Miracle Grow potting mix and the soil is fairly moist. I'm afraid it's going to rot off as another tip cutting I had in the same pot did. I now have the very top of that tip cutting and the leaves in a vase of water trying to root it that way. I also have the very top of another tip cutting in a 3 inch pot and then in a plastic bag out of direct sunlight trying to see if it will root. The cutting in the picture is in a well lit location but I think out of direct sunlight. About half of it is in the soil and about half of it is out. As I said before the soil is fairly moist. I was wondering about taking it out of the soil for some time, letting it dry some and putting it back in the soil? Any help on getting any of these little guys to grow would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Marginata is relatively easy to grow but does not like to stay wet. It only likes a little water. I believe overly wet soil may be your problem. Normally, you can just stick pieces of a lanky stalk into soil and they will all root and bud into new plants.
Take the cutting out of the wet soil and put it in dry soil. The cutting is probably water-logged. Do not water it. Because it has no roots, you will see it wilt, lose some of its leaves, then begin to come back to life. I hope that will be the case with this remaining piece of your beloved plant.
I happen to have some Marginata (dark green w/red edge variety) that I pruned a month ago and set aside. My plant had 7 stalks in the pot and got lanky, with lots of foliage just at the top. I wanted to balance it out with foliage at the bottom, so I pulled 3 plants out and cut them into 3 pieces each (top, bare center, bare rooted). I placed the tops and the bare center twigs into soil. They have all come back to life and budded.
I still have the 4 rooted pieces that I pulled out of the soil. They have not yet budded, but I checked them and they are still alive - there's green under the bark. I had them clumped together in a small pot with minimum soil but have been watering them. I think that's why they haven't done anything, so I just added a little soil and cut off their callosed tops. I'm certain they will bud now.
If you'd like any of these, I'd be happy to send them to you. I really don't need them. Once they grow, you can cut them down and stick them in the soil at different heights for a fuller plant. The entire stem can root. You just have to make sure you keep track which side is up and which side goes into the soil. I place them right in the soil as I cut so they don't go in upside down. They won't root that way.
Let me know if you're interested.


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Previously heard contributing guest rhymes to My Way, an April 2011 mixtape cut by Rockwell Powers, Seattle-based emcee RA Scion makes his first foray into the solo Booth spotlight with Constant, a brand new video single off his next LP. Beatsmith Rodney Hazard, a frequent collaborator with Booth fave Jason James, co-headlines this cut, crafting an ethereal synth backdrop for his partner's languid bars. Daniel Blue lends his dreamy, reverb-drenched vocals to the chorus, and Casey Sjogren directs the joint's artistic official visuals. Constant is part of RA and Hazard's forthcoming collaborative LP, The Sickle and the Sword, scheduled to drop October 31, via SCIONtific Records.
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We are outraged that a whistleblower and a patriot has been sentenced on a conviction under the Espionage Act. The government has stretched this archaic and discredited law to send an unmistakable warning to potential whistleblowers and journalists willing to publish their information. We can only hope that Manning's courage will continue to inspire others who witness state crimes to speak up.
CCR Condemns Manning Sentence, Whistleblower Should Have Never Been Prosecuted
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CCR Applauds Manning Acquittal on Aiding the Enemy Charge but Condemns Verdict, Questions Future of First Amendment
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The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) released the following statement in response to the verdict in the trial of Bradley Manning
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The defense for Pfc. Bradley Manning indicated in a military court that ensuring crowd-funded stenographers had access to create an unofficial transcript of the trial, which would be made available to media outlets around the world, was something they supported.
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It has now been one hundred days since prisoners being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison launched a hunger strike. According to the Miami Herald's Carol Rosenberg, the Pentagon says 102 prisoners are now on hunger strike, and thirty are being "tube-fed."
Violence at Guantanamo? Detainees Desperately Fight for their Humanity
|By: Jeff Kaye Tuesday April 16, 2013 6:25 am
The headlines were ablaze with stories regarding the outbreak of violence at Guantanamo, as on April 13 the military mounted raids in the dead of night to force hunger-striking prisoners from the communal living in the prison's Camp 6 into solitary confinement isolation cells in the hated confines of Camp 5.
Considering the way the military has handled the situation at Guantanamo — forbidding reporters at the island, making nice to the ICRC only to conduct violent raids on detainees as soon as Red Cross officials leave, force-feeding hunger-striking detainees against all medical ethics and protocols — you'd think the Pentagon thought they had another Koje-do prison camp rebellion on their hands
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|By: Jeff Kaye Saturday September 29, 2012 12:45 pm
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CHICAGO – "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" is a ridiculous program, a mix of pretentious dialogue that thinks its more important than it is, elaborate battle sequences shot in slo-mo to hide the show's budget, and historical inaccuracies on an epic scale. And yet it's also remarkably enjoyable. It's a guilty pleasure program that has developed a rabid following on Starz and should put the network on the map when it comes to original series with the help of an excellent Blu-ray release for the first season.


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painting old already painted wood cabinets
In our new house we have two beautiful large, solid, pine storage cabinets -- they are quite old but in great shape. They are painted gray, and (removable shelves) were covered w/ an easily removed contact-type paper.
I want to paint the cabinets white and want to do a thorough job to 1)make them look top-of-the-line and 2)have the job last for years.
The gray paint is not peeling or flaking. The biggest issue, I think, is a thorough cleaning w/ TSP (gross factor-- dirt on the top is probably 50+ yrs. old). The doors on the front are beadboard - and it's clear a handyman (RIP) built them.
1) Do I need to sand or prime these doors?
2) Will Cabinet Coat be the ticket?
3) The hinges are painted, do I try to paint them again?
Also, one post mentioned someone's tips (Michael?) for painting cabinets. I can't find that post but would love any and all tips. I've painted before, but these cabinets deserve tlc, and I'm ready.
I would put a coat of primer on after the cleaning as you said( because I don't know if it is oil or latex on them). Either way it cannot hurt. The Cabinet Coat will work. The hardware I would remove and either restore or replace, do not re paint
I just painted my cabinets using Ace Cabinet & Trim & love how they came out. I haven't tried Cabinet Coat, but many seem to love it.
Here is a link that might be useful: Here's what you were looking for: Painting Cabinets in Six Steps
if you aren't spraying the doors and drawers you are going to get an inferior finish, sorry to say. You might get away with brushing bath vanities and other floor bound items , but that brush stroke look isn't going to fly with kitchen cabinets up high with kitchen lights reflecting off of them highlighting all the brushstrokes. I paint cabinets for a living and there is no way I would ever get paid for that hand brushed look. The goal of painting cabinets is to make them look like they aren't painted. The last thing you want to hear from visitors coming into your home is hey I see you painted your kitchen cabinets. Have to spray them for that.


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Create an Outdoor Gardening Studio for Kids
Keep kids happily occupied during the hectic gardening season by creating a kid-friendly outdoor gardening studio.
Gardeners invest much time and sweat equity tending to the garden. So how are you supposed to garden and entertain the kids at the same time without the assistance of electronic devices? A covered porch or patio is a great place to keep the kids busy on simple arts-and-crafts and gardening projects while you're busy in the yard. Gardener Marianne Binetti offers simple ideas for creating the perfect kid-friendly outdoor space.
Kid-Friendly Storage
Use waterproof containers, like old suitcases or plastic bins, to store toys or materials for arts and crafts. This chair, shown at right, does double-duty as a storage box. Stay in the garden theme by using lightweight plastic flower pots for storing toys. The pots can also be turned over and used as stools for the kids to sit on when they're working at the table. Use a clean, empty window box to store rolls of paper for easy access for art projects.
Nature-Inspired Decor
Hanging baskets and window boxes are great for adding color to the porch. Have the children pick out the plants and place them, pot and all, inside the hanging basket or window box. Since they're not actually planted in there, it's also a great spot for storage.
Equip this garden-inspired art studio with other necessities, including tables, chairs and even kid-sized gardening tools. Kids love to have their artwork displayed. If you've run out of room on the refrigerator, why not keep it outdoors (under cover, of course) by using magnets on a metal surface.
Easy-to-Grow Plants
Consider what types of flowers you plant around the yard. Add some visual appeal with the twisted stems of a contorted filbert (Corylus avellana 'Contorta') or fragrant Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) whose flowers resemble bunny ears. Plants with unique shapes, textures, scents or colors add storybook charm to the world around your kids and provide inspiration as they get creative.
Native to Australia, kangaroo paws (Anigozanthos) doesn't just have a cool name for its uniquely shaped, fuzzy flowers, but it also provides a good opportunity for a geography lesson. Explain to kids that plants grow all over the world, and have them observe the differences and similarities between plants native to the United States and those from other continents. You can also share history lessons about plants, such as how the plants got from Europe, Africa or Asia to their own garden, which plants were grown in their grandparents' gardens and more. The more you learn about plants, the more you can pass on to your kids.
Cultivate plants with fragrance in your garden. Kids have keen senses of smell, so they appreciate fragrance even more than we do. Roses, lilacs, sweet alyssum, iris and herbs, such as rosemary and thyme, have sweet and earthy scents that kids love. Fragrance encourages children to interact with plants by getting up close and touching them.
"Don't forget to teach your kids some of the simple joys of childhood," Binetti says.
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I have a set of lamps by Collection Francaise. I did a search for them but couldn't find anything even close to these lamps. Does anybody know anything about them?
Thank You
The Collection Francaise was a US company that issued limited edition reproductions of classic French sculptures on a "bronze finish".
They also sold lighting, making repros of expensive French art nouveau, and classical lamps
As lamps go, they are good quality, but not considered as good at the French originals they copied.
Whatever you can get for them. I'd ask at least as much as a similar lamp from a mid-range modern manufacturer.
If you are in an area where traditional and French sells well, you will get more than if you were in a place where it has to be IKEA.
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How much can your tweets reveal about you? Judging by the last nine hundred and seventy-two words that I used on Twitter, I'm about average when it comes to feeling upbeat and being personable, and I'm less likely than most people to be depressed or angry. That, at least, is the snapshot provided by AnalyzeWords, one of the latest creations from James Pennebaker, a psychologist at the University of Texas who studies how language relates to well-being and personality. One of Pennebaker's most famous projects is a computer program called Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (L.I.W.C.), which looks at the words we use, and in what frequency and context, and uses this information to gauge our psychological states and various aspects of our personality.
Since the creation of the L.I.W.C., in 1993, studies utilizing the program have suggested a close connection between our language, our state of mind, and our behavior. They have shown, for instance, that words used while speed dating can predict mutual romantic interest and desired future contact; that a person's word choices can reveal her place in a social or professional hierarchy; and that the use of different filler words ("I mean"; "You know") can suggest whether a speaker is male or female, younger or older, and more or less conscientious. Even the ways in which we use words like "and," "under," or "the" can be linked to depression, reactions to stress, social status, cultural norms, gender, and age. "The words we use in natural language reflect our thoughts and feelings in often unpredictable ways," Pennebaker and his colleague Cindy Chung have written.Continue Reading »


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Finished Duck Mosaic
Hello all,
I finally finished the duck!!! YIPPPEEEE!!!!! It's made with bronze, gold, copper and red Van Gogh glass with the design made in red mirrored glass. It was a tedious process but worth it in the long run. I charged my friend $100 and she paid with no problem. I probably could have charged more but she's a good friend. Please let me know what you think.
I also entered the duck in the Art Glass Festival Contest. If you guys have a free moment can you please vote for Sunny Ray (the name of the duck :) ) Just click on the link below. This is the first time I've ever entered a contest or charged for something.
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WOW!!! I love it!! I only have a little bit of Van Gogh glass and love what you've done with it!! I haven't been able to find the VG glass in Australia so I have to buy it from America and after seeing what you've done I definitely want to buy more. Inspirational!!
This is sooo nice! I like how the neat 'brick' pattern on the front contrasts with the randomness on the wings. Great colors with the wood, and I like the organic look of your swirls (artistic). I don't know much about pricing, but since this was a good friend, I'd say $100 is a fair price especially if you're both happy about it. I definitely would've priced it higher though if selling it to a non-friend :)


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Financing finalized for waterline project in Alexandria
A major waterline extension project in Alexandria will be split almost 50-50 between the city and the residents who will tap into the new line.
At its meeting on October 15, the Alexandria City Council adopted the final assessments for the project, located in the phase four, part one orderly annexation area in Alexandria Township.
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