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CATEGORIES Comedy, Drama, Independent, New Releases, Tribeca, Festival Reports, RumorMonger, Celebrities and Controversy, Movies, Tribeca Film Festival, New Releases, CinematicalIf you're anywhere near New York City this weekend, you simply must check out the work of this great new filmmaker named Harmony Korine, whose strangely fantastical movie, Mister Lonely, opened yesterday at the IFC Center (it hits Los Angeles on May 9). Some readers may confuse this Korine for the angry young radical who wrote Larry Clark's teen sex drama Kids when he was 19 and later directed the startling divisive, sharply confrontational films Gummo and Julien Donkey-Boy.
I assure you that the 1990's-era Korine is long gone -- or, rather, has morphed into an agreeably warmer artist. Mister Lonely, which stars Diego Luna as a Michael Jackson impersonator and New German Cinema legend Werner Herzog as an eccentric priest, doesn't always make sense, but that's precisely what Korine was going for. "I've always been interested in making a perfect nonsense," he told a crowd at the Apple store in lower Manhattan Thursday night. "I never really cared much about plot. I wanted to make movies about moments that went through you, that were experiential."
Like everything Korine has made, Mister Lonely is undoubtedly an experience that defies categorization. In a conversation moderated by Filmmaker magazine editor Scott Macaulay (the producer of Korine's first two features), He made it clear that his creative process stems from his state of mind during production. "For me, the fun of it is making it up as I go," Korine said. "I discover the film." He also elaborated on his friendship with Herzog, an early champion of Gummo ("the guy's a soldier of the cinema") and the wondrous musical selections in the new film, which include tracks by Sun City Girls and original pieces by Jason Spaceman.
The highlight of the evening, however, definitely arrived when Macaulay asked Korine if he would ever finish Fight Harm, an elaborate project that found the director instigating random incursions with people on the street (the idea was to create "the great American comedy," in his estimation). After getting badly hurt on several occasions, Korine decided to move onto other things. It's quite possible, however, that he only managed to survive at all thanks to the help of one man: David Blaine.
The renowned magician and dogged world-record breaker (you may recall his attempt last year to hold his breath under water longer than any human being in history) showed up at the Apple store to support his longtime friend, and when Fight Harm came up, Korine gave Blaine the microphone to provide some background to the whole affair. Blaine told a simultaneously hilarious and horrifying duo of anecdotes featuring Korine battling people and Blaine interceding before things got too ugly. On one occasion, Blaine nearly saved Korine from the ire of a cop called to the scene after Korine urinated in front of a young woman. "I said, 'Officer, this is Harmony Korine, an amazing filmmaker,'" Blaine recalled. "'He did the movie Kids. What he's trying to do is show that the ultimate tragedy is the ultimate comedy.' That whole pitch. The cop said, 'Harmony, apologize to this girl and let's call it a night.' Harmony looks at the girl and yells--"
Blaine stopped and turned to Korine. "Should I yell what you said?" he asked. Korine nodded. "He yells 'f--k you, you f--king...' which wasn't nice. The girl freaks out. Then he goes, 'And f--k you, too, pig.' I'm out of there. I leave. Harmony gets arrested and spends the night in jail. I wanted no part of it." The crowd roared with laughter. Korine smiled. Talk about being an escape artist.


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Someone asked me the other day if I was excited about AIDS/LifeCycle. The english language does did not have enough adjectives to describe the feeling of excitement and anticipation that fills me as we begin another year of magical experiences. Admiration as I begin to meet all my new cyclists, respect and profound appreciation as I talk and interact with all of you who have decided to saddle up and make a difference.
If you are a new rider and just beginning your AIDS/LifeCycle experience, our tag line really does say it all; "You Belong Here!" That said, let me offer a most hearty WELCOME to this amazing community. If you are visiting my page, perhaps I am your official Cyclist Rep. This means I will have the very special honor of being of service to you as we prepare for ALC next June. I am here to answer your questions and cheerlead you on as you train and fundraise. You never know...I MIGHT just show up somewhere in a real cheerleader outfit! Whether you are a new rider or a longtime veteran, there is not much I won't do to show my appreciation and support for all you are doing. That holds true even if I don't happen to be your official Cyclist Rep!
Speaking of FUNdraising, waddya say we get the ball rolling?! Remember, the sooner you start the more you will raise and there are some pretty sweet incentives coming up for folks who start early and aim high! Not sure how to start? Let's chat! I can help you formulate a plan to reach any fundraising goal you set for yourself!
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I guess there is no hiding the fact that I LOVE ALC. I LOVE all of you cyclists and I LOVE LOVE LOVE having the opportunity to work with you heroes. If I can do ANYTHING to help, please do not hesitate to be in touch. I would love to arrange a time to chat on phone, meet on a training ride or even schedule a one on one opportunity for us to connect and find out what I can do to support YOU.
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In general, the city acts on behalf of the public at large - - the division does not take action on behalf of one resident against another. In other words, the city does not handle neighbor disputes or civil problems that do not violate public law. For instance, a neighbor's tree may drop leaves in an adjoining yard, or cause damage to a fence or other structure. These types of situations are a private matter between the two property owners, and the city has no jurisdiction. Also, CC&Rs are not enforced by the city.
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So kind of them to tell us all about their winter project.
Perhaps we should all send Canon news of our winter projects.
As I've said before, trying to figure out Canon's reasoning is like staring at the sun hoping to see a hydrogen atom. You'll never see it, and you'll go blind in the process.
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Guide to Creating a Business PlanEntrepreneurs regularly ask Enterprise Partners what we're looking for in a business plan. While there is no set formula, there are certain elements that all businesses seeking venture funding should consider in their planning process.
The Vision
It really isn't a cliché that every new company needs a vision. A vision of what it will do, how it will work, why it exists. That vision should incorporate the core values and purpose of the company, both now and as you see it in the coming years. Of course, a vision is not cast in stone. It may change over time. That is to be expected. But every company should start off with a firm conviction of what it's all about.
The Mission
If the company's vision incorporates it core values and aspirations, its mission is a more concrete, goal oriented statement that addresses such questions as:
- What market are you addressing and how will you change it and dominate it?
- Who are your competitors and how will you win in the marketplace?
- What is your timeframe to achieve key milestones…sales…profitability…dominance?
Why, and how, will your company and its products win in your market? As a venture firm, Enterprise looks for big plays in big markets. Our business is based on delivering significant returns to our investors so we look for those companies that can perform at a world class level.
The strategy section of your plan is the place to address the following:
- Who precisely is your customer? Who is going to buy your product or service or technology? Be very precise and provide names of customers and examples of why they will buy.
- What precisely are the products/services that your company will sell to your customers?
- Why precisely will the customers buy the products/services from your company?
- When precisely will the customers buy? Will they have urgency to buy?
- What is the compelling, sustainable competitive advantage that your company and its products/services will have over current and future competition?
- Is there an incumbent technology that you are replacing? If so, what is it and how often is it replaced or upgraded? At what price to the customers?
- What is the typical sunk cost investment and level of satisfaction by existing customers in the incumbent technology?
- How will you overcome adoption barriers related to an incumbent technology?
How you define your market and the size of that market is very important since a business does not exist independent of the market it serves. It is critical to define your market in all its permutations and in clear, non jargon filled language. Factors to address include:
- the market opportunity (in terms of its size and concentration) for your company's products/services
- whether the market exists today or if you need to create or convert the market?
- the macro market dynamics that are shaping and transforming your target market. Is the market growing and if so, how long do you project that growth to continue?
- the composition of the customer base that comprises the majority of the market opportunity
- have money to spend?
- have a clear, simple-to-articulate and urgent need for your product or service?
- How are your end customers used to buying?
- How will you deliver the end product/service to them?
Your customer value proposition and how it compares to that of your competition is another critical element to address in your plan. You need to outline who your competitors are (by sector and name) along with competing products, services, and technologies.
We find it helpful to map each competitor's value position as perceived by your target customers.
- What embedded competitive alliances need to be overcome?
- Who dominates the market and how do you how do you win?
- How does your positioning on the value map uniquely allow you to address your customers' needs?
Product development is the lifeblood of your company. Describe the products in development and how they address the needs of the market you've identified. Equally important is to outline the costs to develop those products and the time it will take to get to market with a competitive offering.
It is important to establish the value of your offering before you set the price for it. Frequently, there is a distinct difference between customer-perceived value and what the supplier is delivering. Focus on the customer's perspective.
- How important is the problem your company solves to your customer?
- Where do your products/services fit in the chain? (Start with the ultimate end products and the ultimate end customer. Then work backward to all of the goods and services supplied by various suppliers).
- What do customers pay for the end products and services- as well as each of the sub-elements- delivered along the chain?
- Who is making all the money-and why?
- Do you know your customers business? What is your customer delivering to its clients and at what price/margin??
- Can you define and quantify the benefits of your products/services as your customer sees (or should see) them?
- Given your definition and quantification of the value proposition, what price range for your products/services should be compelling for your customer?
- Who in your company "owns" pricing?
- How are pricing decisions made? What is your company's pricing philosophy and approach? Is it aligned with customer value?
- What is your pricing menu for (i) a standard product/service and (ii) a range of additional products/features/services/support?
- How do you control the "holes in your pocket"? In other words, how do you address discounts and rebates, extended payment terms, returns, free services etc?
Sales are, well, essential. It is important in your plan to address your expected sales volume over the next two years as well as some description of where and how sales will be generated. A discussion of key early adopters, the top three customers who can launch your sales ramp and how they represent your channel segmentation strategies is helpful, along with the impact of competitive responses to the sales ramp.
The definition of contribution margin is: actual sales price collected minus the cost to make or provide your products and services, minus the cost to sell them. These costs are separate from, and do not include development costs or the general administrative costs to operate the company.
Contribution Margin = Net Sales Collected – Cost of Goods (COG) – Cost of Sales (COS)
As net sales grow evaluate what will happen to your COG and COS as a percentage of net sales. Explore, and then address the effect on your contribution margin of adopting different strategies:
- In production (e.g. in-house versus contract; integration and test versus subassembly)
- In sales strategies (e.g. direct versus distributor versus OEM).
- In licensing (e.g. versus supply of finished goods)
Break Even Analysis and Capital Management
Reaching break even is a key milestone for a new company. Any business plan must outline a projected annualized contribution margin as well as costs such as annualized R&D, G&A working capital and capital expenditures. Then, a time frame to reach breakeven must be included along with any considerations for contingencies (e.g. postponed receipt of expected sales contracts, etc.)
Estimating when and how the company will break even entails a thorough understanding of the company's capital needs. The business plan should address:
- The amount of equity-and debt needed and when
- Whether the company is eligible for SBIR or grant funds
- If there any licensing opportunities
- The appropriate inflection points that will show an up-tick in valuation or enable you to raise more money
- Any transactional risks (corporate governance, founder, or preference issues) that should be addressed up front
One critical measure of a company's value is the strength and breadth of its intellectual property. In most cases, intellectual property is the currency by which a company's value is measured. A strong and deep, yet reasonably priced, intellectual property strategy must be an important component of your business plan. Some patent issues to consider include
- Any patent searches you have conducted on third-party patents against your technology to determine if you have freedom to operate
- Those countries where you expect to have a significant market and the patent protection you will need to operate
- What trade secrets or copyrights you have for your technology
People frequently assume that venture capitalists only care about "what" a company does. At Enterprise, we look as hard at "who" the company is. Hence, one of the first elements we look at in a plan is the human resource component. First and foremost we care about the company's leadership-in all areas, from the CEO to the CFO to the CMO. We also expect to see that a business plan has outlined hiring priorities, timing and costs. Your plan should address:
- An estimated headcount growth and composition over the next three to five years, on a quarterly basis.
- An estimate of headcount and salaries by department and seniority
- Estimates of benefits, infrastructure, space, other overhead by headcount?
- Is outsourcing an option for production, service or support?
- Is there a plan to handle the "surprise costs" of severance contracts, option accelerations, guaranteed bonuses, individual side deals, and leasing too much space? How much compensation is variable, i.e. tied to the success of the company?
If you are seeking venture funding, you will need to create a three year financial model detailing the first two years by quarter and the third year in total. Give some thought to how sensitive your plan is to fluctuation and slips in revenue as well as the prime cost drivers and how can you manage if revenues are delayed. The model should include:
- A projected income statement that incorporates the product introduction timetable, the sales/revenue ramp, contribution margin and break even analysis along with working capital needs for inventory and receivables and estimated capital expenditures
- Estimated balance sheets, cash flows and estimated cash burn, by quarter, for each quarter of the first year
Entrepreneurs starting a company are understandably focused on getting their business off the ground, winning the competitive wars and making an impact in the market. But it is worth taking some time at the outset to envision how the value of all the hard work will be realized. If you are looking for venture funding, outlining the potential exits are key since venture returns are based on exit events. Some things to consider include:
- The market value of your company in three to five years
- How the value will be determined. Typically it will be influenced by comparable companies in your market, their growth rates, profitability and market capitalization
- The companies that might buy you…and why
- The market prices other companies comparable to yours have received Building a business and exiting that business involve different mind sets. That said, they are both part of the life cycle of a venture backed company and it is valuable for the entrepreneur to look down the road, even at the birth of the business.


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This winter festival event honors holiday spirit through public gatherings, symbolic decorations and a special event that reflects Redmond's diversity. The fun starts at City Hall Plaza with fun activities and a festive campus lighting. Enjoy musical entertainment, refreshments and kids activities; then join in the RCC Luminary Walk between City Hall Plaza and Redmond Town Center. You'll arrive at Redmond Town Center where you can enjoy tastes of complimentary holiday treats, kids' crafts and entertainment from our community and around the world.


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SUNDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Heart attack patients who undergo angioplasty for a clogged artery that caused the attack may do better if other clogged arteries are done at the same time, new research suggests.
Patients who had multiple coronary arteries opened with angioplasty techniques during emergency surgery were 65 percent less likely to die, have a repeat heart attack or chest pains known as angina during the follow-up period than those who only had the so-called "culprit artery" opened.
The randomized trial of 465 patients in Britain was halted early, in January 2013, when the results in the group in which multiple arteries were opened became evident, the researchers reported.
The study is published online Sept. 1 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation of the results at the European Society of Cardiology 2013 Congress in Amsterdam.
While the idea has been discussed before, "until the results of this trial were known, there was uncertainty" about whether to take the preventive approach of opening more arteries, said study researcher Dr. David Wald of the Queen Mary University of London.
"It's a very aggressive approach," said Dr. Ravi Dave, a cardiologist at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Santa Monica, who reviewed the findings but was not involved in the study. "It's counterintuitive to the way cardiology is [traditionally] practiced," he added, because doctors typically monitor the other arteries after angioplasty on one.
However, Dave noted, the researchers showed in the trial that other coronary arteries may be equally unhealthy as the artery causing the heart attack.
For the study, which ran from 2008 through 2013, Wald and his colleagues evaluated 465 patients who had a type of heart attack known as STEMI (acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction). They studied this type because the artery causing the heart attack is easily identified. They assigned about half of the 465 patients to the preventive angioplasty group, in which the extra vessels were opened, and the other half to the regular angioplasty group.
After the artery in which the heart attack occurred was opened, the preventive group also had angioplasty on other arteries that were more than 50 percent blocked. In angioplasty, a balloon is inserted into the artery, then expanded to restore blood flow. After that, a scaffolding-like device known as a stent is inserted to keep the artery open.
When Wald's team compared the preventive group to the traditional group, they found that death rates from heart causes after the angioplasty were nine per 100 patients, compared with 23 per 100 patients in the traditional group.
Complications, such as strokes related to the procedure, or excessive bleeding, were similar in both groups.
"I think this study is pivotal," said Dr. Ted Bass, president of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and chief of cardiology at University of Florida Health-Jacksonville. He reviewed the study findings.
In the United States, Bass added, multiple vessels may be opened up during elective angioplasty, but when emergency angioplasty is done on someone having a heart attack, standard practice is to only open the artery involved, with some exceptions.
"The rationale behind that is, the patient is already quite sick, and any time we go to another blood vessel and try to fix a blockage, there is a small likelihood things could go wrong," Bass said. "It's a little bit of a minefield." Blood vessels are more reactive after a heart attack, he said.
Under guidelines issued by his society and other organizations, he said, the thinking has been that, for most patients "you should not do more than just fix the artery involved in the heart attack, but the level of evidence [for this approach] has been somewhat weak."
The new approach, Bass said, wouldn't be implemented in the United States until more research confirms the results and organizations have a chance to review the evidence.
UCLA's Dave can see pros and cons of the approach that was studied.
"This is a very convenient thing for the patient to have everything done on one occasion," he said. "But it could be overtreatment."
Wald, the lead study author, noted that "the initial cost of preventive [angioplasty] is higher, but there would be a reduced cost thereafter because of a reduced need for hospital admission, cardiac investigations and repeat procedures."
Wald reported he was a director of Polypill Ltd, a medication program for prevention of heart attack and stroke.
More information
To learn more about angioplasty, visit the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
SOURCES: David Wald, M.D., researcher, Queen Mary University of London; Ravi Dave, M.D., cardiologist, UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, and associate clinical professor of medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles; Ted Bass, M.D., president, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and chief of cardiology, UF Health, Jacksonville, and professor of medicine, University of Florida, Jacksonville; Sept. 1, 2013, New England Journal of Medicine
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Allen Cove Cottage in Brooklin
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This waterfront rental is located on Blue Hill Bay in the town of Brooklin, ME. The 5 acre property has a private beach and easy access to Mt Desert Island and Acadia National Park, either by boat or auto. Our location provides unparalleled scenic beauty, peace and quiet. For sailing enthusiasts we have a deep-water mooring - 18 feet at mean low water - and the myriad of islands and coves in the area makes for ideal boating experiences whether by sail, motor or kayaking.
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Wooden Boat School is within 3 miles
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Located In N. Brooklin, Maine close to a variety of activities and attractions. Mount Desert Island ( Bar Harbor) and Deer Island are short drives away - There is golfing, tennis, biking, swimming, sailing and power boat rentals nearby, kayaking and canoeing, fishing and sight seeing.
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(A) Authority. The authority to implement rules under division 5101:11 of the Administrative Code, affecting the registration of apprenticeship programs, and to recommend additions and/or changes to these rules, is vested in the Ohio state apprenticeship council, under sections 4139.01 to 4139.06 of the Revised Code.
(B) Purposes and functions. The purposes and functions of the Ohio state apprenticeship council are:
(1) To enforce the permanent requirements established by parts 29 and 30 of 29 C.F.R., and further established under division 5101:11 of the Administrative Code, regarding the registration and operation of apprenticeship programs;
(2) To establish and enforce administrative policies regarding registered apprenticeship programs, as warranted to address the needs of Ohio's businesses, labor, and communities;
(3) To award certificates of completion of apprenticeship;
(4) To resolve conflicts and complaints that arise between parties to a registered apprenticeship agreement, where such matters remain in dispute after being fully addressed by local entities charged with this function under the relevant program standards;
(5) To promote maximum effectiveness in registered programs by providing technical assistance to current sponsors and apprentices and encouraging information sharing among stakeholders in the registered apprenticeship system;
(6) To promote the establishment of registered apprenticeship programs, enrollment in such programs, and public awareness about the nature and benefits of registered apprenticeship;
(7) To collaborate with all other interested state and federal governmental agencies in the fulfillment of these functions.
(C) Powers and duties. The apprenticeship council shall review, and at its discretion approve, new and revised program standards, apprenticeship agreements, and changes in the status of apprentices; conduct regular compliance reviews of registered programs; and take such administrative actions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and functions defined in paragraph (B) of this rule. The council shall determine the dates and places of its meetings and shall prescribe its own rules of procedure.
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With Valentine's Day upon us, TopTenRealEstateDeals.com has found some of the most romance-inspiring homes on the planet that are currently for sale. This year's homes span the country from a romantic New York penthouse, to Katharine Hepburn's long-time estate on the New England coast, to an 1852 Mississippi historic inn with Civil War ties, to the Tammy Wynette and George Jones Florida love nest. This year, the Top Ten Most Romantic Homes feature also includes a historic estate in the South of France where Picasso, Churchill and Princess Grace were frequent guests.
1. Address: Belvedere Island, Ca. Price: $45,000,000. Thoughts turn to romance while enjoying your after-dinner brandy and coffee on the terrace, looking across the water to the lights of the Golden Gate Bridge while listening to the fog horns announcing an incoming wall of haze. Just thinking of that scenario will always create the warm, yet exciting, stirrings of romance. Even more romantic, you can hear the wavelets lapping at the seawall below while passionate flamenco from Carlos Montoya's guitar drifts over you. Is that enough stage setting, or do you want to move it to the deep soaking tub where the candles are lit overlooking the same romantic view? We won't go on . . but you can.
2. Address: Broad Key, Key Largo, Fl. Price: $20,000,000. Broad Key sits off of the well-known Ocean Reef Club Resort in upper Key Largo. Accessed by either boat or helicopter, the island is the perfect romantic getaway for those who want total privacy without the isolation that usually comes with romantic island life. Being the highest island in the Keys at 21 feet above sea level, the house sits at the highest point overlooking the blue-green waters of the tropical Atlantic. From your boathouse or dock, go for a day or weekend sail to Key West; even power out for a day of scuba or free-diving to explore the reef. In the evening, motor over to Ocean Reef where almost everything you want is at your fingertips.
3. Address: 2200 Oak St., VIcksburg, Ms. Price: $2,900,000. There are many historical love stories emanating from the South, but we're particularly enchanted by that of John Alexander Klein and Elizabeth Bartley Day. Though today our social mores would likely frown upon the match, the Victorians saw love differently. John spied this beautiful child, Elizabeth, when she was only 14 and he, a grown man of 28 was instantly enchanted by her beauty. Not being able to get her out of his mind, he waited for her to mature while he applied himself to building his diverse fortune and starting construction on the exquisite mansion we now call Cedar Grove. In 1842, by the time she was 16 and he 30, they married and spent a year-long honeymoon taking the grand European tour. There they collected many furnishings for their new home, many of which still adorn the mansion today. Ten years after the start of the construction, in 1852 the home was finally completed.
4. Address: Roquebrune Cap Martin, PR 06190 France. Price: $50,732,000. If she's only expecting Chanel No. 5 for Valentine's Day this year, why not give her the thrill of her life by honoring her with Coco Chanel's romantic estate, Villa La Pausa, in the South of France! Overlooking the Mediterranean and located in Cap Martin, Mademoiselle Chanel lovingly supervised the building of this majestic estate that would later play host to many an illustrious guest.
5. Address: Montecito. Ca. Price: $5,400,000. From the barrel-tiled roof, to the vined walls to the handmade terracotta floor tiles, you'll think you've been transported to another continent where life is gentle and the only sound you may hear is a duck splashing happily among the reeds in the pond. An obvious Francophile, the owner-designer of this enchanting French farmhouse replica managed to think of all the best characteristics France has to offer in French country style.
6. Address: Fenwick, Old Saybrook, Ct. Price: $28,000,000. From the barrel-tiled roof, to the vined walls to the handmade terracotta floor tiles, you'll think you've been transported to another continent where life is gentle and the only sound you may hear is a duck splashing happily among the reeds in the pond. An obvious Francophile, the owner-designer of this enchanting French farmhouse replica managed to think of all the best characteristics France has to offer in French country style.
7. Address: Aspen, Co. Price: $48,500,000. Built on a babbling creek to resemble a mountain village, Jigsaw Ranch is the answer for those with romantic inclinations that come alive in front of a roaring fire on a snowy night. However, if one grows bored with cuddling within the glamour of the main house, take a stroll to the log cabin for a more rustic, earthy experience. Guests will have another residence or the gatehouse from which to choose, allowing as much time as desired for skiing, other social activities and conversation with guaranteed distance when the two of you are ready for your private time together.
8. Address: Morningside Mountain, Sonoma, Ca. 95476. Price: $3,995,000. Jack London already knew the romantic mystery of the Sonoma Valley when he penned Valley of the Moon as long ago as 1913. So maybe it's not surprising that Maison de Pierre holds the key to one of the most inspiring modern-day love stories we may ever hope to hear and definitely will not soon forget. Having met and fallen deeply in love with an Italian woman who lives in Italy, the owner has decided to move back to the east coast to cut down on the travel distance between them. For him to give up this dream home for love, it must be one of the most intriguing romances today
9. Address: Lakeland, Fl. Price: $2,300,000. For as long as she could remember, Tammy Wynette had dreamed of one day living in a southern mansion very much like Tara in Gone with the Wind. After years of hard work and finally claiming success as one of the most notable female country singers of all time, Tammy married George Jones in 1969. Shortly thereafter, she and George moved into this lovely columned plantation home, bringing her dreams to reality. In 1971 in an interview with the Tampa Tribune, she said, "This is the home for us . . It's the only place we want to be."
10. Address: New York, Ny. Price: $28,000,000. Covering five floors of perfectly appointed contemporary rooms with huge walls of windows and three levels of terraces, this masterpiece home would motivate romance in the most jaded of New Yorkers! High above it all, after the gallery benefit you held is finally over, it's time to fix a nightcap and wander out to the terrace to watch the city lights while you congratulate yourselves on the success of the evening. Your guests were wooed by the ambiance of your dramatic home but the best is still your private secret.


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Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 13 game between the Patriots and Jets:
Patriots WRs Wes Welker and Deion Branch vs. Jets CBs Antonio Cromartie and Darrelle Revis
During the Patriots' current three-game winning streak that has featured a prolific offense, Welker and Branch have combined for 38 catches for 491 yards and five touchdowns. Who needs Randy Moss?
Last time these two teams met, it was Moss whom Tom Brady relied upon and it cost him as Cromartie came away with an interception. Now the offense is back to the short, quick hitters that allow receivers to run for yards after the catch.
Welker and Branch will face two of the top corners in the league. Revis injured his hamstring while covering Moss in Week Two but is healthy again. His injury allowed Cromartie to emerge as one of the league's top corners with three picks and 15 passes defensed.
The Patriots' offense struggled when their receivers were jammed at the line and stopped immediately after the catch. Cromartie and Revis are good enough cover corners to give Welker and Branch fits, and that will force Brady to look elsewhere or for the Patriots to focus more on the run game, which won't be easy against the Jets' fourth-ranked rushing defense.
Both veteran receivers have hit their stride with Brady of late, with great timing on their routes, but the Jets' corners will present a big challenge on Monday night.


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31. Tampa Bay Rays: Mikie Mahtook (OF, Louisiana State University)
In a college season relatively starved for offense, due to the new rules governing the bats, Mahtook put up big numbers, including a .383 batting average, 14 homers and 56 RBI. He led the Southeastern Conference in slugging percentage, walks, and steals.
Wait, what? Slugging percentage and steals? Yeah. He also reached base in all 56 games in which he played this season. A legacy at LSU, Mahtook's late father and his uncle both played football for the Tigers. Mahtook does strike out some, and there's some question about his ability to stick in center field. Reports on his athleticism are mixed; some view him as a guy who is just a slightly above average athlete who might slow down a lot as he ages, while others believe his athleticism is underrated. Everyone agrees he's made huge progress polishing his game during his LSU career.


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3.5/5 rDev -9.8%
Thanks to Vancer for sending this to me as part of my BA Anniv. pacakge.
A: Pours a dark murky bourbon color. Reddish, oranges, and peach all blended together. Cream colored head, with streaks, dissipates rather quickly.
S: Nice belgian phenols with that spicy wheatyness. Slight bubblegum aroma backed by grassy notes.
T/M: Wheat notes take over the palate followed by a grainy dryer finish. Spices--mostly cloves, banana, and bubblegum are detected. Smooth and creamy with a soft touch on the tongue. Pretty nice with a sweet finish laced with cloves.
D: Possibly a nice fall evening brew as the slight heaviness of the wheat makes the body work a bit harder. Nice and refreshing--glad I had the chance.
02-14-2007 04:25:51 | More by bjohnson
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3.73/5 rDev -3.9%
Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine June 2007.
This beer is a salute to their 15th anniversary, hence the name. Not many brewers go down the road of the American Dark Wheat Ale. It's one of the most underrated beer styles out there, so it's good to see another brewery going for it.
Hazed, reddish apple cider color, with a dense and healthy off-white froth that holds its own as it clings to the mug. Sweet floral and wheat aroma with a spicy backing. Hefty medium body with a creamy smooth mouthfeel. Heavy hand of malt up front with layers of spicy wheat, herbal hop and a fruity twang from middle to end. Long-lingering finale of spicy wheat and a touch of herbal hop resin.
Quite impressive, to say the least: a clear example that American brewers can be creative without going overboard. Grilled lemon-pepper pork loin and Asiago polenta would be an awesome pairing to toss that this beer.
09-27-2010 18:51:31 | More by BeerAdvocate
4.15/5 rDev +7%
First beer review! Hooray me!
Picked this up on a whim at the local wine & liquor store. Knew nothing about this until I got home & hit the site. Nice green labeled long-neck, with some hops & wheat stalks. "Bottle with love on Nov 13 2006." This beer, according to the Schlafly website, is commemorating their 15th anniversary.
A - Nice hazy, honey brown pour. Had a nice bit of fluffy white head. A little bit of lacing here and there.
S - Nice hefty wheat ale smell: lots of sweet banana & cloves aromas, some yeastiness, maybe a little bit of phenols, overall really nice and sweet and pleasant.
T - Big ol' shot of bananas, cloves, and wheat malt right off the bat. Yum. Lots of wheaty & yeasty flavors in the middle. Nice sweet, a little slick aftertaste. There's a bit of carbonation, but its a little thick, not effervescent. Very good for the style. The hops kind of ride along with the carbonation, but are out of the way otherwise.
D - Man, this is easy to drink, but there is enough sweetness & heft that I probably wouldn't want more than a couple at a time. Hard to imagine anyone wouldn't like this, at least in passing. This would be a nice late fall/winter release for non-hardcore beer drinkers to enjoy on a winter night. Not that the rest of us can't enjoy it right along with them... sure hope I can get more of this before it is gone forever...
12-05-2006 04:07:12 | More by cschepers
4/5 rDev +3.1%
Hazy orange amber body is topped by a small beige head. Patchy lacing is left on the glass. Aroma is spicy clove and pepper with fruity banana notes. Medium body with a zesty carbonation. Taste is very spicy, suggestive of a pumpkin ale. Notes of ginger, cinnamon, clove, pepper, and allspice float on the palate. Ripe banana fruitiness and wheat cracker make a nice base. Very tasty stuff here. Another winner from Schlafly.
10-02-2007 13:25:19 | More by merlin48
4/5 rDev +3.1%
12-08-2011 18:23:00 | More by valkyre65
4.25/5 rDev +9.5%
08-03-2014 17:20:17 | More by navband
4.03/5 rDev +3.9%
On-tap at the Tap Room.
Pours a surprisingly light brown color, almost amber, with a one-finger slightly off-white head. The head recedes into a thin layer on top leaving decent lacing.
Smells of large amounts of bananas with very light hints of darker fruits.
Tastes similar to how it smells. Banana flavors are joined by solid malt flavors up front that carry through until the sweet ending.
Mouthfeel is good. It's got a very nice thickness with solid carbonation.
Drinkability is good. I could definitely have a few of these.
Overall the color was off on this beer but that was about it - definitely worth a shot.
06-01-2009 21:37:08 | More by glid02
3.73/5 rDev -3.9%
(Served in a weizen glass)
bottled on Jun1708
Thanks to emerge077 for this brew
A- This beer has a dark copper brown body with a slight haze and a light tan head that fades quickly. There are a few strands of tiny carbonation trailing through the beer.
S- The tart cider note give way to a soft bubble gum and clove aroma that becomes more yeasty as the beer warms. As it warms the cider aroma becomes more of a toasted note.
T- The soft apple juice tartness with a faint dry biscuit quality give way to a faint clove and yeasty note. The finish is a soft green bitterness that has a club soda flavor and a slight fruity quality.
M- This beer has a medium-light mouthfeel with a tight fizz finish.
D- The mild wheat flavors and hefe yeast notes are intersting paired with the apple flavors.
10-07-2008 02:40:08 | More by rhoadsrage
4.43/5 rDev +14.2%
Thanks to xmarcnolanx for this extra.
Pours a murky brown/amber. Decent fluffy head dissipates fast. Nose is of dark wheats and spice. At first taste the wheats come out but through the middle is banana with citrus spice. clove is present here. lingering aftertaste of slight banana taffy. Good crisp clean mouthfeel but nothing to write home about. Drinkability is very good. A great wheat offering from schlafly.
01-05-2008 02:51:08 | More by AKBelgianBeast
3.7/5 rDev -4.6%
A - Murky turbid orange with a dark cast ...almost like a shadow in the beer. Some purple highlights are there too. A thin khaki head reduces to a collar.
S - German lager notes along with some wheat and spicy oktoberfest like notes.
T - Malty and sweet with a nice wheat twang. Reminds me of a light oktoberfest bier. Lots of yeast and fruit flavors with a good deal of tangy hops too. Banana.
M - Creamy and medium bodied with a crisp neutral finish.
D - A really nice session brew! Went great with my burger.
01-14-2008 03:59:51 | More by pmcadamis
4.3/5 rDev +10.8%
This nice amber wheat ale brings a frothy appearance (deep head) and no lace.
Superb and fragrant aroma - cinnamon, banana, and clove. Delectable!
The first taste impression is a well-balanced maltiness, with hints of banana and spicy clove.
Medium-bodied, this wonderful beer isn't flashy or showy, but it is a flavorful wheat beer, and one of Schlafly's finest. Eminently enjoyable and steady.
02-17-2010 19:39:21 | More by secondtooth
4.03/5 rDev +3.9%
I enjoyed the Schlafly Oktoberfest, so I was eager to try this, as it was suggested by the manager of the liquor store.
Medium tan head. Cloudy, toffee in color.
Wheat, spices and fruit in the nose. Very neutral mouthfeel. Not much going on for all the things you smell, and it's over quickly.
For such little going on in the mouth, the finish is complex, with the bitter hops balanced nicely by the wheat and spices (cloves or all spice?).
Very drinkable. I'm sure I'll purchase a case of this when I visit the liquor store next.
11-10-2008 15:04:19 | More by RickS95
3.25/5 rDev -16.2%
Had this on tap at the Schlafley brewery/tap room. Served in a pilsner glass, it poured a deep reddish-golden-brown color with a thick bubbly white head. The aroma was surprising and very strong of bananas. The taste was even more so of bananas and a hint of other flavors, mainly cloves, but also of alcohol, lowering it's drinkability. It was quite strong, though I am unsure of the % ABV.
03-12-2007 00:05:23 | More by kdoc8
4/5 rDev +3.1%
11-17-2011 06:41:08 | More by freewill35
3.33/5 rDev -14.2%
Goes from dark orange to mahogany thanks to the yeast. The nice off-white head leaves a good amount of lacing.
The aroma is... um, spicy? I can't rightly say what kind of spices we're looking at, but rest assured that it's spicy.
The flavor is -- again -- indescript spices with a dose of fruity sweetness.
Mouthfeel is a little too thin for me, but at least has a dry finish.
Drinkability is decent, but the sweetness would be too much after a couple pints.
05-15-2009 05:28:29 | More by BigJim5021
3.95/5 rDev +1.8%
This bottle is courtesy of BARLEYWINO, cheers! Bottled 17 Feb 07
Pours Amber/orangey copper with 3 fingers of sand colored head. Very good head retention & above average lacing
S: Cloves, pepper & phenolic notes
T: Slight pepperyness, grainyness & little fruittyness up front. Dryness, granyness, iron notes & crackery notes as this warms. Finishes with a hint of caramel, fruittyness (dates & apricots), hints of yeast, peppery rye& slight dryness
MF: Medium-bodied with low carbonation
Drinks easy, a good example of this style
09-28-2007 04:15:24 | More by russpowell
4.08/5 rDev +5.2%
120z bottle in Sam Adams glass
bottled on 2/20/09
A: Pours with a big fluffy off-white head that drops pretty quickly leaving a little bit of lace. Color is dark copper/light reddish, crystal clear.
S: Smells like a belgian, lots of spice, no banana at all. No hops.
T: Wheat yeast characteristics mixed with belgian-ness, on the spicy side, matches the nose, lots of clove. No malt presence, I expected a little caramel given the color. No hops either.
M: Crisp, well attenuated, highly carbed, tongue coating, seems to leave something behind in my mouth
D: This goes down very easy, a great summer beer. Could possibly be used to convert a BMC drinker in that it is not "heavy" or "bitter". One of the best american wheats I have had, I will be buying this again. Highly recommended.
06-08-2009 18:29:49 | More by wspscott
4.2/5 rDev +8.2%
Bottled with love on Nov 13, 2006. Tasted and reviewed on Nov 18, 2006hows that for fresh? No. 15 is a murky light orange in color with a ½ inch thick head that settles into a nicely formed white pasty ring around the pint glasssticky patches noted throughout the course. On the nose are fresh banana custard pie offerings, and soft wheat tones; very aromatic. Some cloves are detectable as this beer warms. Up front, a definitive dark-hefe feel, with some banana peel and wheat-like offerings, creamy and sweet. Kisses of coriander and orange peel; although both are hidden, they are blended nicely. Medium bodied across the boardvery little carbonation. The palate is cleansed, with both bananas, cloves and wheaty-ish malts. This is something that I could get used to. Unique style for this brewery, and incredibly enjoyable for the style; mighty tastya request for a year-round-offering of No. 15?
11-19-2006 03:52:10 | More by GeoffRizzo
4.25/5 rDev +9.5%
01-29-2014 11:01:47 | More by jwerner23
3.75/5 rDev -3.4%
Poured from a 12 oz bottle to a pint glass, the liquid is a nice light copper with ok carbonation. The head is small white and leaves a bit of lace.
The smell is light and fruity, apricot & peach Notes.
The taste is good. mostly fruity apricot, peach & a touch of a banana with a hint of citrus, on light wheat bread. I did not get much spice at all, maybe a shake of pepper and a flake of cloves.
The mouthfeel is good, lighter body and great carbonation, It works well.
The drinkability is very good, I like this as a summer yard brew. Dang it's gone already!
Thanks Vancer, Prosit MK
12-29-2007 22:38:55 | More by MuenchenerKindl
3.25/5 rDev -16.2%
06-20-2014 22:14:40 | More by Ursch79
4.5/5 rDev +16%
10-18-2012 13:46:44 | More by johnpdennis
4/5 rDev +3.1%
Single from Famous Liquors in Bloomington IL.
Mass of sticky yeast sludge in the bottle. Pours a deep and cloudy amber that becomes brown and opaque with the yeast addition. A finger of foam, ringed by sticky lace. Head sticks around, looks good overall.
Sweetish bubblegum aroma, slight clove as well. Seems to lean in a Dunkleweizen direction. After it sits, it develops a flinty graininess.
Big yeast and spice in the taste, like an Imperial Oktoberfest. This kicks Schlafly Oktoberfest's ass. Fairly beefed up by the yeast component, mouthfeel is almost like a smoothie. Clove, grain, and yeast esters are the major notes in No. 15. Slight metallic aftertaste, but it's not distracting. Very nice, could be a little more well-rounded.
edit 2008: I've picked up a fresher bottle since, and it was a big improvement over the first bottle I had. More fruit and hefe character, and no metallic flavors to speak of. All around good.
09-09-2007 04:15:23 | More by emerge077
4.08/5 rDev +5.2%
12 ounce bottle, "bottled with love" on 9/19/07. Served in a Sam Adams BL glass, the beer pours a hazy orange/copper color with about a half inch off-white head. Head retention and lacing are OK. Aroma is very nice, it's spicy and fruity, it smells like cloves, apricots, pepper, bananas and yeast. There's other aromas too, but I just can't ID them off the top of my head right now. Taste is pretty similar to the aroma, and there's also some grain that I can taste. Mouthfeel/body is medium with a bit above average carbonation. Drinakbility is good, it's easy to drink! No. 15 is a good beer overall, I wasn't disappointed with this one at all. If you get a chance to try it, you should.
02-17-2008 01:42:53 | More by bluejacket74
3.88/5 rDev 0%
bottled 4/24/09
pours amber orange with 1 finger head that fades fast and left little lacing
smells of banana and wheat just as you would want
taste is much like the smell but with some decent spice and the flavors linger well into the aftertaste
mouthfeel is is light/medium with good carbonation that leave a creamy and refreshing finish
drinkability is good - lots of wheat ales are a little to sour but this has non of that
06-04-2009 02:55:48 | More by jsh420
Schlafly No. 15 from The Schlafly Tap Room
87 out of 100 based on 150 ratings.


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The funding supports a new Industrial Research Chair in Software Engineering of Ultra Large Scale Systems, to be established at Queen's. Computing Professor Ahmed E. Hassan – a pioneer in the field – will be the chairholder. Dr. Hassan and his team will work with RIM, as well as industry and academic partners, to investigate software engineering techniques for extremely large data systems.
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"Finding ways to improve the reliability and quality of critical software applications is an important and challenging task, given the huge impact of the underlying data infrastructure systems on millions of people," says Dr. Hassan. "I'm excited to pursue these goals on a long-term basis at Queen's, collaborating with our industry partners and colleagues from other universities."
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Everyone's favorite spacey sweetheart, Cat Valentine, loves rocking fashionable and functional footwear. These floral flats are great for when she has to chase crazy children around as a babysitter on Sam and Cat. But they're also a mega fashion statement!
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The city of Birmingham is planning events to mark the 50th anniversary of the civil rights protests that captured the nation's attention in 1963.
Mayor William Bell's office says many of the city's major attractions are planning events that will be held in 2013 to commemorate the historic demonstrations.
The venues that will hold events include the McWane Science Center. It once was a Loveman's Department Store that was the site of sit-ins by civil rights protesters.
The events of 1963 in Birmingham included civil rights marches led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.; violent clashes between protesters and public safety workers; and the deadly bombing of a black church.
Bell says the commemoration can show how far Birmingham has come in the last half-century.
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Conveniently located to all of Chicago's exciting activities and attractions...
Walk to the train, restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, grocery, shops and more...Wrigley Field is 2.5 miles away, Grant Park 8.4 miles, McCormick Place 10.7 miles...
Charming and spacious city apartment on a quiet residential street...
Comfortable living room...Separate dining room...Kitchen with table top....Freshly laundered linens...Fluffy, white towels...
Flat screen TV, DVD, Cable & Wireless Internet...Backyard with play slide....Laundry in the building...
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'Red tape' denies couple vital stairlift (From Bicester Advertiser)
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'Red tape' denies Bicester couple vital stairlift
6:00pm Thursday 15th November 2012 in News By Sam McGregor
Buy this photo Les and Ellen Duddridge
THEY fought for King and country during the Second World War.
He was the dashing sailor who saw action in Italy and Burma and the North Atlantic; she was the glamorous ATS girl doing her duty on the home front.
Now Les Duddrige, 86 and wife Ellen, 90, are facing a fresh fight; one with red tape and officialdom and one which they simply are not prepared to lose.
Their battle, which is being taken up by Banbury MP Sir Tony Baldry, involves getting a stairlift installed in the housing association home in Danes Road, Bicester that they have lived in for the past 46 years.
They have been turned down for a grant because the property was once owned by the "wrong" housing association.
They have lived there since 1966 and have always paid their rent on time, first to Cherwell District Council, then Banbury Homes and now Sanctuary Housing.
Now Mrs Duddridge has mobility problems and finds it difficult to climb the stairs and her husband has terminal lung cancer.
Both her doctor and an occupational health visitor have recommended a stairlift.
Mrs and Mrs Duddridge were told a pot of money held by Sanctuary Housing, called the Disabled Facility Grant, was available to help people financially to make adaptations to their homes.
But the couple have now been told that because their property was once owned by Banbury Homes, they are not eligible for a grant.
If however, Charter Homes had taken over the property instead they could have got help.
The couple, who both worked at Bicester Defence Storage and Distribution Centre, face a £600 bill to install the stairlift and on-going monthly rental payments of £45. It's something they cannot afford.
Mr Duddridge, wearing his chest full of medals earned during the war, fumed: "I feel so annoyed about it. To think they are not prepared to help in any way.
"When the lady came out she said 'we have a pot which we keep the extra money in to help people' – well we are not getting any help."
Mrs Duddridge, added: "A stairlift would be great, trying to get up and down the stairs is murder. I start at the bottom and think I'm never getting to the top."
The couple have two children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Granddaughter Nicola Brittain said: "There is a pot of money there, but because of a technicality over Banbury Homes, they are not included.
"Their house was taken over by Banbury Homes, they didn't have a choice.
"They just carried on paying their rent. This is why there's a problem now.
"I think it's outrageous. They have never asked for anything, they're too proud, but now is when they need something."
A spokesman for Sanctuary Housing said: "When Cherwell District Council transferred homes to Charter Community Housing, one of the conditions was that any disabled adaptations needed in the future would be funded by Charter.
"The properties have since transferred to Sanctuary Housing, along with this obligation."
She said residents of other social landlords could apply to Cherwell District Council for a grant.
Sir Tony pledged to take up the couple's case after he was contacted by the Oxford Mail.
He said: "I don't think the fact who owned it and where the house was transferred from is relevant.
"They are tenants of Sanctuary Housing, so what can Sanctuary Housing do to make their lives more comfortable?
"There is a support pot of money for adaptations to housing, which Cherwell District Council administers.
"The difficulty is there's lots of pressure on it and very often it's exhausted very quickly."
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6:51pm Thu 15 Nov 12
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the wizard says...
12:10am Fri 16 Nov 12
steve1955 says...
Bet theres no reply from one of them
3:13am Fri 16 Nov 12
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1:55pm Fri 16 Nov 12
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2:36pm Sat 17 Nov 12
Andrew:Oxford says...
The mortgage is likely to be less than the rent that they are paying and it will give their children and grandchildren a massive cash boost when the time comes.
2:46pm Sat 17 Nov 12
steve1955 says...
You respect them so much cant you ask your buddies on the council who are paid by us to donate or sort this out you can always have a meeting and claim expenses
10:18pm Sat 17 Nov 12
Nick Mawer says...
10:32pm Sat 17 Nov 12
steve1955 says...
Hope you and others will help and resolve the situation i for one are sick of reading about the problems of the elderly and weaker members of society
then again this is 21st century Britain moving backwards i think not forward in the treatment of others.
Please dont feel this is a personal attack on you but anger against the system
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