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Religion of Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Source: Thompson, Kofi
By Kofi Thompson
If it is true that security men working for the private religious organisation of Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations ( SCOAN), actually detained four journalists on their church's premises yesterday, then it is important that the media houses that employ those four journalists, sue Pastor T. B. Joshua's church - for unlawful detention, abuse of their human rights, and ask for exemplary damages for the trauma they experienced: as a result of the high-handed manner in which they were treated by those SCOAN security men.
It is simply unacceptable that journalists in what is a democracy can be treated in such cavalier fashion, by, of all things, being unlawfully detained by a christian organisation's security men.
In all such circumstances, an assault on one journalist, is an assault on all journalists and press freedom in Ghana.
The leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), ought to ensure that an example is set in this instance, for all those who in future might want to follow the terrible example of T. B. Joshua's arrogant security men - by taking the matter up and joining the media houses that employ the four journalists - abused in such egregious fashion - to sue the Synagogue Church Of All Nations promptly in the law courts.
Ghanaian journalists play an important role in our democracy, by holding those in power accountable - and giving voice to the voiceless: as well as fighting for the rights of the marginalised in society.
Media professionals ought to be able to go about their work daily, without fearing that if manhandled, their assailants will get away scot-free without facing any sanctions.
The media, which in a sense constitutes a fourth branch of government, acts as an effective check against the abuse of power, by the three arms of government under our constitution: the executive, the legislature and the judiciary.
The Ghanaian media is a bulwark of freedom that prevents the three arms of government from colluding to undermine the freedoms of Ghanaians.
In an open society like ours, nothing can justify assaulting journalists.
That is why the media houses that employ the four journalists unlawfully detained by security men working for Pastor T. B. Joshua's private religious organisation, ought to sue the Synagogue Church Of All Nations in the law courts promptly. A word to the wise...
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Day TripperWritten by: John Lennon (60%), Paul McCartney (40%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney)
Recorded: October 16, 1965 (Studio 2, Abbey Road Studios, London, England)
Mixed: October 25, 1965; November 10, 1966
Length: 2:47
Takes: 3
Musicians: John Lennon: harmony vocals, rhythm guitar (1964 Rickenbacker 325)
Paul McCartney: lead vocals, bass guitar (1961 Hofner 500/1)
George Harrison: harmony vocals, lead guitar (Gibson ES-345)
Ringo Starr: drums (Ludwig), tambourine
First released: December 3, 1965 (UK: Parlophone R5389), December 6, 1965 (US: Capitol 5555) (double a-side with "We Can Work It Out")
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- Past Masters Volume Two, (Parlophone CDP 7 90044 2)
- The Beatles 1, (Apple CDP 7243 5 299702 2)
- Based on a John guitar riff and vocal pattern and completed by both John and Paul quickly in an attempt to create a matching b-side to the band's latest single. The rushed nature of its completion led John to pronounce himself somewhat dissatisfied with the song in later interviews, but it has stood the test of time with both fans and critics -- indeed, it's the song that, in most minds, marks the beginning of the group's fabled "middle period."
- The song was historically important in other ways, as well: along with "We Can Work It Out," it was the first song released (through not the first recorded) from the historic Rubber Soul sessions.
- The meaning of the song's title has been debated endlessly by fans. Although the Beatles had tried LSD (or tripped) by the time this song was written, the song is not so much about drugs than dilletantism or being a poser. A "day trip," in British parlance, is a short holiday, so the pun "day tripper," in the LSD context, would refer to someone who works only part-time at being cool or hip.
- This single also claims the distinction of being the first "double a-side" single in rock history. 45 rpm records usually featured the potential hit on the a-side, but John argued that "Day Tripper" was the song with the most potential. The compromise reached with Paul's "We Can Work It Out" meant that there would be no designated "b" side, and both songs were eventually counted as Number One singles. (When listing Beatles singles, most discographies designate "We Can Work It Out" as the a-side, but only because it's billed first on the 45 sleeve.)
- This song was completed in one day -- with enough time left over to begin work on "If I Needed Someone."
- It's been confirmed that the phrase "She's a big teaser" was a soundalike stand-in for "She's a prick teaser," a line Lennon knew he couldn't get on the radio.
- There are two different stereo mixes for "Day Tripper"; one by Capitol for inclusion on the Yesterday and Today compilation and one by Parlophone in 1966 for the UK-only compilation A Collection of Beatles Oldies.
- In addition, the mix found on Beatles 1 "fixes" several mistakes in the original stereo mixes: two lead-guitar dropouts during the lines "tried to please her" in the last verse, a right pan of the lead guitar in the intro, and a stray "yeah" from John which appears just before the fade-out begins.
- In America, the "We Can Work It Out / Day Tripper" single was released on the same day as the Rubber Soul album, although neither song was ever present on that album.
- A short film of the Beatles lip-synching this song was made for promotional purposes and first broadcast, along with a similar lip-synch clip for "Day Tripper," on the Granada Television special "The Music Of Lennon and McCartney," which first aired December 17, 1965 in the UK. Since these performances were not filmed in front of an audience, they can be considered the world's first music videos as we understand the format today.

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The Rams football squad took to the practice field for the first time Wednesday.
Mt. Vernon, like teams across Illinois, has been working throughout the summer preparing for the upcoming season, but Wednesday marked the first official practice day for teams in Illinois. Coach Jared Shaner said about 100 athletes attended the practices in the morning and afternoon.
"We have a couple classes in a row that have gotten excited about football, and we've talked about our sophomore group before," Shaner said. "Our junior and seniors who played (junior varsity) last year had some success."
Each year under Shaner the numbers for the football team have increased. His first year, the total was in the low 80s. A season ago the Rams were around 90 as a group before nudging near triple digits to start this season.
"I can remember my first year we had seven seniors," Shaner said. "One was a manager, one came out for football the first time. So we had five kids that had played football before that were in the senior class.
"This year we have 16 seniors. I think anytime you have strong numbers throughout your program and especially in the upper grades that's a good thing."
Due to IHSA rules, the Rams are limited in what they can do in the opening few days of practice. On Wednesday, Mt. Vernon could only run through its practice with helmets only and no pads. The practice consisted of drills mixed with numerous teaching points from Shaner and his assistant coaches.
"Essentially defense becomes a little bit of technique stuff and talking," Shaner said. "That part almost feels like a little step back."
Despite not being able to conduct a full scrimmage, Shaner said he was happy with the attentiveness and effort from the group.
"We don't have kids that don't give great effort," Shaner said. And we've been preaching that all summer, and they showed that today."
The Rams will be back in helmets only for today's practice before three days with helmets and shoulder pads. It won't be until Tuesday before Mt. Vernon suits up in full pads. Shaner said that day the team will conduct a scrimmage.
Warm weather might not play much of a factor in the Rams preseason. Temperatures hovered around 70 degrees throughout the day in Mt. Vernon.
"It would be a little bit of shock to get up into the mid to high 90s or 100s and try to play games like that," Shaner said.
The Rams will focus on preparing for opening night Friday, Aug. 30 at Rochester over the next few weeks.
"We definitely talk about them," Shaner said. "We took probably 10 minutes of our two and a half hour practice to talk about some formations, talk about some things that they did last year."
The next big event on the Rams schedule is their annual Meet the Rams night. It will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at J.D. Shields Memorial Stadium.
"We just put some sod on the middle of our field, and we're going to attempt to stay off of it as long as possible so that might play into what we do as well," Shaner said.


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Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman is living with a nagging doubt that his team's unbeaten run will end amid the fierce atmosphere of the local derby with Millwall.
The Championship clash, which kicks off tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm, restarts the Eagles' league campaign after the international break and Freedman wants his men to be ready to hit the ground running.
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"For that reason we are right on the accelerator in terms of training and making sure everything goes exactly the way we want it.
"We have got to make sure that we approach it with the attitude that whatever's gone has gone, the form of the boys has to be almost forgotten because this is a derby and at the end of the day, it's toe-to-toe, form goes out the window."
He added: "There is added pressure on the players because it is a local derby and it is a great occasion with a great atmosphere. We're in it for this reason, we love the challenge.
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Google has once again demonstrated its interest in online shopping and delivery with its purchase of Canadian startup BufferBox today. The two-year-old, Waterloo-based company provides locker storage service very similar to Amazon Locker, allowing customers to have products shipped and stored in a unit at universities and other central locations. Sources tell TechCrunch that Google paid over $17 million for the company.
Niether BufferBox nor Google revealed much about what the acquisition will lead to, but an engineering director at Google said BufferBox's ten person team, branding, and services would continue to function for "the foreseeable future," according to the Financial Post. Google, of course, has greater aspirations than storage lockers, and the engineering director admitted as much, continuing on to say that "we think there's a real exciting space beyond this amazing start with boxes, and the idea of touching consumers as part of their end-to-end experience is something we're going to explore together."
While details may be slim, the acquisition neatly fits into a larger narrative of Google expanding on its online shopping offerings. This year has seen the search company readdress its Google Shopping service, transforming it into a sponsored, pay-to-play list of product listings with the goal of improving the quality of results. Additionally, a New York Times report just last month said that the company had already begun internally trialling a same-day delivery service in San Francisco that would see Google facilitate the ordering and delivery process. While Google hasn't confirmed the existence of the trial, it is widely seen as a tactic to compete with Amazon, and fits into the greater narrative of organizations pursuing same-day delivery. The purchase of BufferBox will likely serve to aid Google in its future shopping offerings — whatever they might be.
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The Tampa Police Department used a new tool this year to make sure Gasparilla is a safe event. The department pressed those controversial surveillance cameras, purchased for the Republican National Convention, into action.
Officers are monitoring the nearly one hundred cameras and relaying anything questionable they see to the command post, which in turn, dispatches officers. "We're just looking for anything that might cause alarm," said Captain Mike Baumaister with Tampa Police. "It could be anything from a lost child, to a fight, to an alcohol violation. But we're not focusing on alcohol, that's not our focus. It's usually the affects of alcohol, when people drink they tend to get rowdy. "
It didn't take long for the cameras to pay off. Before the Parade even started, officers spotted something that needed to be checked out. "The camera operators noticed a briefcase that was just kind of sitting there. They immediately notified the command post, we dispatched officers right away, we were able to find the owner of the briefcase which just happened to be a worker who set it down for a minute. Normally, if that was delayed and we had found it and the owner had walked away from it, it could escalate to a bomb call. "
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Motherhood: You're Doing it Wrong
I think that we can all agree that that are few things more irritating than someone telling us how to do our jobs- whatever those jobs may be- and especially when that person has no experience with said job. My husband, who owns his own construction/remodeling company, often says that the most annoying thing he has to deal with is a homeowner with no construction experience telling him how to do a project and trying to micromanage every detail. I'm not talking advice from a friend or boss, seasoned words of wisdom from somebody in the trenches- I am talking a flat-out "You're doing it wrong" from someone who has no clue.
My job happens to be full-time mothering. Long before we had children my husband and I decided that we would make whatever sacrifices necessary for me to stay home with whatever children we are blessed with. Eight years and three children later, I am happy in my chosen (and unpaid) profession. It annoys me to no end, though, to read comments or Facebook updates or blog posts (like this one!) where someone with no parenting experience deems herself an expert on parenting. You know what I mean- the updates that say, "When I have a kid, I will NEVER allow them to behave this way". The comments like, "That mom is obviously not doing her job." Blog posts that say, "Parenting is not hard."
It's this last one that has really gotten me riled up. A friend posted a link to a completely unrelated blog post about the breastfeeding cover of Time magazine (actually, you should check it out. It's a great perspective)- and boredom and curiosity led me down that slippery slope of clicking on links to other blog posts written by BlogHer contributors. Bad idea (especially before bed). I finally reached this post, provocatively titled "No Excuses: Parenting Isn't Hard," written with such a judgemental, snarky, MEAN tone that I couldn't help but get offended (by "offended" I mean "kept my husband up all night ranting and raving about how ridiculous this post was and how angry it made me. Ahem.). Add that to the writer's belief that anyone who speaks anything but love and sunshine to their child, anyone who ever slips into that dark place of frustration and anger that slips out in a sharp remark or even yelling- well, these people are child abusers. Of course, this highly seasoned expert has one child. An infant. An INFANT. THIS is what irritates me! This mom has no clue what real parenting is, and yet she attacks any mother who has ever felt anger or frustration at their child as being a bad, abusive mom. It's easy to feel like you've got a handle on parenting when your child sleeps half the day and can't speak yet. It's another to be faced with the reality of parenting a small human who, like it or not, is an individual and not an extension of yourself.
(side note: There is a BIG difference between discipline and abuse. There is a big difference between frustration and abuse. There is a big difference between helping your child become a useful, intelligent adult who make good decisions- and abuse. Just sayin'.)
Now... I don't typically post "rebuttals" to other people's blog posts. A blog post is a forum for opinion, and everyone is entitled to their own. That being said, this type of thinking is so prevalent among moms- and so dangerous- that I can't HELP but address it. So I will.
It's bad enough that we as moms put so much pressure on ourselves to be the perfect mother. Add that to the censure of other moms and then "expert" opinions of people who have no children... well, we are really fighting an uphill battle, aren't we? We will never be good enough. Our reactions will always be wrong, our parenting abusive, our children brats. Nothing we do is right. Your child throws a fit in a restaurant? BAD MOM. You become exasperated when your toddler dumps her drink all over the table- on purpose- for the third time? BAD MOM. You yelled at your precious darling children? BAD MOM. You let your kids watch tv so that you can get dinner made before 10pm? BAD MOM. No matter how you discipline, you are a bad mom. No matter how many small triumphs you have during the day- a child who makes it to the bathroom on time, a picky eater who FINALLY eats what is on their plate, a toddler who willingly gives his toy to another toddler, the fact that everybody made it to the end of the day alive and relatively in one piece- we can't celebrate the way we deserve because we are too mired down in guilt over each and every failure. BAD MOM. BAD MOM. BAD MOM.
So, some advice. First of all, to those of you who have no kids or only a baby, but yet consider yourself to be an expert in the field of mothering- until you have experienced:
-walking into a room to find that your child has been fingerpainting with their own feces
-waking up to your children fighting and knowing that it will be going on all day
-a toddler who runs away from you in the library right when you get to the check-out desk and unload your books- and while you have two other children in tow
-holding down an austic child who is stronger than you and out of control
-Standing on your front porch while your child has managed to lock you out and is taunting you from the window
-Sitting on the floor praying while your special-needs child is out of control and actually breaking windows or kicking holes in walls- and knowing that you have to wait for both of you to calm down before what you say can actually make sense
-A preschooler deciding that she has had enough of sitting in a restaurant, or at a wedding, or in the car, or WHEREVER- and pitching a huge fit because she doesn't have the vocabulary to say, "I'm bored and frustrated."
-Walking into a room and finding that your two-year-old has covered the carpet with toothpaste and your couch with expensive mineral make-up in the amount of time it took you to use the bathroom
-A picky child who refuses to eat anything green. Or brown. Or orange. Or red. Or white.
-Realizing that your child has left a huge Sharpie-drawn masterpiece all over your freshly-painted walls (especially since you can never find that darn Sharpie when you need it).
-Saying, "Don't jump on the furniture. Don't jump OFF the furniture." Repeatedly. Every single day.
-Cleaning up vomit from the car. Or carpet. Or bed.
-Sitting up, waiting for your teenager to come home after curfew
-Hearing your precious bundle of joy tell you, "I hate you."
-living with the fear that your child might not be normal, or healthy, or developing correctly, or avoiding a career path of crime
Until you have experienced any of these things... shut up. JUST SHUT UP. You have no idea what it is like to be in the trenches of motherhood every single day, dealing with things that you could never have even THOUGHT of- and doing it while everyone looking on is judging you. Would you go to your doctor and say, "I have never been to medical school and I have no experience in this... but you are doing that wrong"?No. Having opinions does not make you an expert. Having an infant does not make you an expert. Serving on the frontlines of child-rearing, dealing with a hundred tiny emergencies a day while running on very little sleep and a few cups of coffee- that is where experts are made. Furthermore, much of the behavior you see these bratty children exhibiting is the age-appropriate result of a child who does not have the logic, vocabulary, or reasoning skills of an adult acting like what he or she actually is- an individual who is unable to be controlled at all times. Until you have one of these... well, your opinions mean nothing. Keep them to yourself. Your time is coming.
To moms, looking at other moms and forming opinions... every single time you are feeling that urge to look down on another mom, remember what it feels like to have people look at you with censure. Remember what it feels like to want to explain to others that this is NOT normal behavior- that your child is tired, or hungry, or sick. Feeling shame and that out-of-control feeling when your tiny human does something to mortify you in public. REMEMBER what that feels like- you should have more grace and mercy for other moms than anyone else! You don't ever know what their day or week or year has felt like for that mom, what they are dealing with, what diagnosis that child has just received. Quit judging. Start loving. We are all doing the best we can. I don't know about you, but I missed that magical exit door at the hospital that, when you are pushed through in a wheelchair with your precious new bundle of joy in your arms, you suddenly come a perfect pillar of righteousness, patience, and right decisions in the form of a woman, incapable of raising your voice or feeling frustration at any of life's provocations. (I should speak to my nurse about that... I wonder if I got billed for it anyways?)
And to moms, judging themselves. Stop. STOP. You have permission to give yourself the grace to be imperfect! I have heard that you should give at least two positives for every negative that comes out of your mouth. What about the ones that pop into your head? How many positives are you coming up with to offset all of the negatives that you think about yourself? "I yelled at my kids... but I also snuggled with each of them today and made sure that they ate nutritious meals. I totally lost my cool- but not an hour has gone by today that I haven't told them I love them, and I read at least 10 books to them. Some of them I read 3 times." If you are anything like me, I bet you have a really hard time coming up with any positives at all. We can all agree that there are parenting issues that are never ok- like disciplining while angry, beating your children, belittling them, allowing them to tan in a tanning bed (ahem). But I think that we can also agree that there are a LOT of areas that serve as little more than guilt-inducers rather than make-or-break parenting hurdles.
A personal testimony: My first two children were easy-peasy. They slept well, they smiled when they were awake, rarely cried, were fun to take out in public, used manner words from an early age, were good eaters. By the time I got pregnant with my third, I was pretty confident that I had this mothering thing down to an art form (and everyone else was failing). Then my third came- and he pretty much screamed his entire first year. Never slept. Started running at 10 months and has never stopped. He's completely independent-minded, has no qualms about vocalizing (loudly) his displeasure, hates to share, still gets out of bed a million times a night (he's four), rarely eats dinner, and is pretty much hell on wheels most of the time. I remember holding my baby after he had been crying for hours, when he had FINALLY gone to sleep, and slowly trying to lay him down- and then he would wake up and we would start the process over again (this was a daily event). I remember finally breaking down and saying, "Shut up. Please just shut up." It was the first time I ever really struggled with being a mom- and the guilt that comes with not measuring up- but it was also the first time I ever understood what it was to BE a mom. How much I could love my child even while not liking him a whole lot. How I couldn't picture life without him, despite the chaos he brought with him. Even now I joke that I like to take all three kids out so that other people will be able to see the first two before forming an opinion about my parenting from my third. ;) All of those difficulties are made easier by celebrating the small triumphs with him each day. He is really sweet and snuggly (when he can sit still). He is actually really good about using manner words. He is REALLY cute. The nights when he eats dinner or stays in bed are nights of celebration for our family. What I don't allow myself to do anymore is indulge in feelings of shame or guilt about my parenting decisions. Some days are better than others. Some days are stay-in-pajamas-and-hide days. Some days are reading-and-flashcards-and-enriching-activity days. Some days are watch tv days. Some days are "let's go somewhere fun" days. Some days are, "Well, that sucked!" days, and others are, "Wow! I am really figuring this mom thing out!" days. Some days I tuck my kids into bed, basking in the glow of a job well done. Other days I am asking my children for forgiveness. Sometimes I yell- but I always tell my kids how much I love them numerous times a day. Sometimes I'd rather hide in my closet with the door locked than hear, "Is it snack time?" one more time- but I always make sure that my kids experience a lot of physical affection and words of affirmation. My kids watch tv- but they also play outside and read a LOT and play with toys and make up games. Sometimes I feed my kids hot dogs for dinner- but I always make sure they have veggies and whole-grain buns with those hot dogs. No matter what decisions I make that I feel bad about, I know that I make a lot of good decisions on their behalf daily- especially the decision to make it clear that I am not perfect, that I don't expect them to be perfect, and that they are unconditionally loved. If even my mother tells me that I am a great mom (her exact words are, "You are one of the best moms I have ever seen")... well, I know that I am doing something right. A lot of things wrong... but a lot of things right. My kids are happy, healthy, intelligent, and know without a doubt that they are loved and cared for. THAT is what matters most.
I know a lot of good moms. I know quite a few great moms. I know several moms who really make me want to do better to achieve their level of patience and love (which I know would make those moms laugh, because I doubt they see themselves that way!). I know a lot of moms- but I don't know any perfect moms. None. There are none.There are no perfect moms- just a bunch of moms who, for the most part, are doing the best they can. Let's support that in each other. Let's reach out to that mom in the store with the tantrum-throwing kid and say, "I've been there." Let's hear another mom's struggle without immediately judging her parenting style. Let's give ourselves- and each other- grace. In the end, it will make ALL of us better moms.
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6 comments:
- Erin said...
Here! Here! You go, girl. I raised 6 kids. Each of them different, with different surprises, frustrations, challenges and gifts! Nobody is the perfect mom and everyone makes mistakes. To judge other moms for not doing things their way is ridiculous. I'm glad you got your rant out!! I think you just posted how we all feel. :0)
- May 16, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- ReviewsSheROTE Pamela R said...
All I can say is (in my loudest voice EVER) AMEN!!!!
- May 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
- marlece said...
I hear you too! I have four and every single one has been a different story in my book. And, I have learned that when I go the 'judgemental' route? It is always bound to bite me in the behind because low and behold my kid did just that thing I was critisicing. So, I have learned even thru my own judgmental ways that this is not the route to go for soon I will be pointing the finger right back and MY SELF!
- May 16, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- Barbara Mascareno-Shaw said...
What an awesome post...I really had to read it a couple of times to really absorb your great message - there is no perfect parent - only the ones that want the very best for their children. Although some may see this as a non-traditional job, motherhood is a never ending learning career. And in the end, there's only one being that can judge me whether I did a good or not so good job - God. Funny, but I was just reading 1 Corinthians 11:1 "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." Such a true message that parenting without the light of God is like a candle that needs to be lit up constantly; to reminder us of the word of God.
- May 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM
- Becky Jane said...
Love this! My sister would drive me nuts with all her advice and judgmental comments. Now she has 8 kids and she has learned a few things!
- May 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM
- Rebecca Palmer said...
Just today I was asking myself, "How do people DO this day in and day out??" There was poop everywhere, I managed to make both of them cry multiple times, nobody was happy. I fail each and every day. At least you have routines and measurable amounts of respect from your children. I have tons of patience and then I SNAP. You are a great mom - you should write a how-to-mom blog.
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- Summary: Learn to play the hit Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME with Yugi! Featuring stunningly detailed graphics, card artwork and dueling fields, prepare for the most intense Yu-Gi-Oh! duels ever! Power of Chaos is an essential learning tool for beginners who want to learn and understand how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME like a master! [Konami]… Expand
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Simply missing too many features to justify the purchase. Collectible-card-game fans should opt for "Magic: The Gathering Online" instead, so they can face truly challenging opponents: other human players. [Apr 2004, p.83]
With the addition of any type of multiplayer Yu-Gi-Oh! would have been a solid competitor to other CCG videogames on the market. As it stands, it's merely a satisfying and addictive upgrade to Solitaire. [June 2004, p.81]
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Christmas carolers stroll the famed Tam O'Shanter restaurant during dinner hours all month long.
Strolling Christmas CarolersTam O'Shanter (2980 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States) Map it Free
The historic Tam O'Shanter is one of Los Angeles' dining treasures. A favorite of Walt Disney in the '30s and '40s, it's ancient by LA standards (it's stood in Atwater Village for over 90 years). The Tam is beloved for its old-world sensibility, the Scottish influence revealed in the servers' uniforms and décor (including the many tartans on the wall), and the delicious food, particularly the prime rib. It's an especially charming place to visit in December, when the fireplace is roaring and groups of strolling Christmas carolers attired in Victorian-era finery make their way around the restaurant singing holiday tunes as diners tuck into traditional Christmas fare such as goose or turkey, or some of the city's best steaks. The pan-roasted Scottish salmon is excellent, as is the New York strip steak. The green bean casserole is perfect comfort food, full of mushrooms and topped with frizzled onions. The deviled eggs, laden with horseradish, are also noteworthy. We love the Table 31 cocktail (named after Walt Disney's favorite table here), a well-balanced composition of Templeton rye, jasmine liqueur, and apple bitters that's a modern take on the classic Manhattan. Whisky lovers will love the large selection offered here – 102 varieties, to be exact. They also serve a great cheese plate, with cheeses that are tempered when the restaurant opens each day and are cut to order. Our favorite was the cabra, a Spanish goat-milk cheese coated in rosemary. Don't forget to ask the carolers to sing "Baby It's Cold Outside."


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California Trip Itineraries
San Francisco: Top Attractions
Destination(s): Mill Valley
San Francisco attractions and activities offer a plethora of delights for the whole family, from world-class museums to outdoor adventures. Exceptional exhibits await at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, while kids and adults will love the California Academy of Sciences' tribute to the natural world. Visit Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, and Chinatown for unique San Francisco historic attractions. Soak up some nature in Golden Gate Park and the redwoods wonderland of Muir Woods. For two truly don't-miss San Fran experiences, ride a Cable Car up, up, up and down the famous San Francisco hills and take a walk across the Bay Area's most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. read more about San Francisco: Top Attractions... Read More
Romantic San Francisco
Destination(s): San Francisco
We know it's rather trite—droll, even—to start waxing poetic on how visitors will leave their hearts in San Francisco, et cetera, et cetera. However, we have to admit that the song is right. Once you've visited the City by the Bay, you realize there is a certain magic here that sets the heart aflutter, whether you're basking in beautiful sunset vistas, enjoying stolen moments in serene spots, or savoring the sensual flavors of local cuisine. read more about Romantic San Francisco... Read More
In love in Yosemite
Destination(s): Yosemite National Park
One of the first books about Yosemite was called, "In the Heart of the Sierras." Later, John Muir wrote that, "Nature seems to have put all her best treasures in one place, to draw her lovers closer to her." Today it's still a place we love, and a perfect place to be with that special partner on the trail of life. Whether hiking, snowshoing, or sitting by the campfire together, this park has many ways for catalyzing emotional connections. For this weekend of romance we'll stay at the expansive Tenaya Lodge on the park's southern boundary and make excursions in to the awesome chasm of Yosemite Valley and to the edge of the sky. read more about In love in Yosemite... Read More
North Tahoe Epicurean Delight
Destination(s): Lake Tahoe
When one thinks of Lake Tahoe in the summer, hiking and boating on the magnificent clear blue water comes to mind. And it should! But to truly enjoy Lake Tahoe, there is much more to experience. I beckon you to a four-day fest that includes great food, wine, light invigorating exercise, the best of the water has to offer, and Shakespeare with the most dramatic backdrop. read more about North Tahoe Epicurean Delight... Read More
Downtown Los Angeles
Destination(s): Los Angeles
It makes sense that here in L.A., a city with so many centers, the downtown area has had its up and downs over the years. Currently the downtown area is in something of a resurgence--and ironically this comeback has probably been made stronger by the recession. The slower pace of recent growth has given the lovely older buildings a chance to be appreciated instead of clumsily renovated or destroyed.
Also note this Art Deco guide, focussing on architecture.
Day 1 -- Sites
Day 2 -- Food
Day 3 -- Bars
Day 4 -- Hotels
Day 5 -- More Buildings and Stuff
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From Apple Butter to Zinfandel: A Harvest-time Getaway to Healdsburg and the Russian River
Destination(s): Sonoma
Cutesy Healdsburg might be, but get a block or two off the plaza and the tourist trappings fall away, revealing a hard-working Sonoma valley town where viticulture is taken seriously, and has been for many generations.No matter which road you take out of town, you'll stop umpteen times for snaps. The Alexander Valley boasts the Jimtown Store, everyone's favorite haute-roadhouse lunch stop, and the best bike route. Dry Creek Valley has some of my favorite wineries, including Preston, where the picnic area features bocce ball courts and a wood-fired oven turning out hot loaves of homemade sourdough bread. After dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen and breakfast on the inn's sunny terrace, you'll be wondering if Sonoma residents ever eat anything that's not phenomenally fresh.Head south along River Road and you can taste sparkling wine from Korbel, and consider whether it's as good as the French version from the Champagne region whose name Californian bubblies are not allowed to use. Or stop being grown-up for a while and join the kids paddling in the river. Whether you'd rather kayak, canoe, or float downstream in an inner tube, the Russian River is the quintessential lazy river, with sandy beaches, cool green water and plenty of deep swimming holes to choose from.Though a short distance away from the river, the Farmhouse Inn is worth the drive for the rustic elegance of its atmosphere, sort of a cross between English manor house and Tuscan villa. The food is anything but rustic, though; San Franciscan foodies make the drive just for Chef Steve Litke's savory creations, which make the most of local ingredients like goat cheese handcrafted at an organic dairy just down the road. On the way home, be sure to stop at Mom's Apple Pies and pick up one made from gravensteins so fresh they were probably picked that morning in the orchard behind the bakery. Take home a slice of Sonoma graciousness to start the week off easy. read more about From Apple Butter to Zinfandel: A Harvest-time Getaway to Healdsburg and the Russian River... Read More
Ten Best Yosemite Dayhikes
Destination(s): Yosemite National Park
So much to choose from! I had to put Half Dome at the top of my list; it's so unique. For the fit and determined it's just the right amount of challenge with a great reward on top. Key: start up in the dark, drink lots of water. Be aware that for 2010 you need a day use permit for Fri, Sat, Sun, holidays on Half Dome. For an easier jaunt, almost anyone can make the pleasant grade to Mirror Lake for a more intimate view of the canyon floor. Off Glacier Point Road, the hike up to Sentinel Dome affords a grand 360-degree panorama. Do a bit less than Half Dome but with the best of the dramatic start/finish miles by hiking up to Vernal Fall and/or go beyond it to the top of Nevada Fall - good training for a Half Dome assault next summer. Another way to see this part of Yosemite is to pay for the hikers' bus up to Glacier Point and hike down the Panorama Trail. At Tioga Pass, crawl up over a steep ridge to an isolated glacial basin at Gaylor Lakes; classic Sierra alpine terrain. In Tuolumne Meadows, getting to the top of Lembert Dome is the must-do viewing platform. A fine subalpine hike gets you to the two Cathedral Lakes. In the south part of the park, take a great climb up the Chilnualna Falls Trail from Wawona; warm work, but worth it. It is truly hard to go wrong with Yosemite trails; do get a good map at the Visitor Center and ask rangers about route difficulties. Always have plenty of water, snacks and layers for the weather. read more about Ten Best Yosemite Dayhikes... Read More
Urban Santa Barbara
Destination(s): Santa Barbara
Hit the urban wine trail, indulge in Mediterranean eats and fresh fish, and catch live music during a weekend of downtown happenings. read more about Urban Santa Barbara... Read More
Holiday Weekend in Sonoma
Destination(s): Glen Ellen
West Sonoma has it all: the Russian River, with all it's water fun options, wine tasting in one of the best undiscovered appellations left in California, and a wealth of great hotels, B&Bs and inns that often have rooms available last-minute. And then of course there's the food. You can eat your way across Sonoma County without ever crossing the threshold of a chain establishment. Farm-to-Table cuisine was born here in Sonoma, and everywhere you look there are chefs, cheesemakers, bakers and other artisanal food specialists waiting to tempt you with food so fresh you probably saw it growing minutes before you sat down.
So if the Fourth of July weekend or another holiday has caught you off-guard and unprepared, no worries.The minute you're off the highway the fun begins. read more about Holiday Weekend in Sonoma... Read More
Tahoe Winter Sports for Kids
Destination(s): Lake Tahoe
Kids and snow go hand in hand. At Lake Tahoe, there are dozens of places where little skiers and non-skiers can hit the bunny slopes, tube down a fast hill, play on a zip line course or enjoy some ice skating.
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With no less than 13 premieres and artists never-before seen in Montréal, SMCQ's 45th season is packed with the unexpected and the unheard-of! The program selected by Walter Boudreau this year particularly illustrates the diversity found in today's music, from intimate recitals to large-scale performances, with young local composers and international monuments of the 20th and 21st centuries. Introduction Words »
Thursday, September 30, 2010 Québec Stop-Overs
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Thursday, February 24, 2011 La République
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Friday, April 29, 2011 Trans/plosion
Photo: Céline Côté, September 2009.
Our 45th season ended beautifully last Friday with a full house for the Transmission Ensemble concert at Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur (in keeping with composer Cléo Palacio-Quintin's residency there). For those who couldn't be there, the concert was recorded and will be broadcast by Radio-Canada's music radio network Espace musique (100,7 FM in Montreal). Meanwhile, we invite you to visit our Facebook page to see the concert photo album.
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Cléo Palacio-Quintin presents the works to be featured at April 29th's concert.
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The complete video-interviews related to the concert Homage to Gilles Tremblay — A Recital are now available! Eight composers describe their work and Gilles Tremblay's influence on their artistic evolution.
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Sat in 110, so those of you not familiar with the Dome, it's basically right behind the opposing bench, and I was about 13 rows from the floor, right above the away team tunnel (I yelled plenty of "JERSEY SUCKS" when it was applicable, which was always). Decent seats, thanks scalper!
But I digress.
So, like the 21,000 or so folks that headed to the Hill for this one, I expected a win. So did our team, apparently.
I've made a few cracks about Scoop so far this year, and as much as I like the guy, and the player, he really has been just short of awful. I feel like it isn't being stressed enough that he DOESN'T need to be our SCORER and put up 30 like Kemba Walker. The start of the year when he just breaks out and feeds everybody all game we have done GREAT! We WHOOPED everyone we played. He needs to step it up, but that doesn't mean he needs to take more shots.
Triche has been somewhat of an enigma. You know the kid cares about the team, but he keeps his heart inside locked up tight. I love the Triche running the floor and yelling out in triumph when he hits the improbable shot. I don't like the quiet, un-assuming Triche that, although he plays well enough, doesn't seem very passionate.. Maybe I'm being too rough on him and that is just him.
Rick Jackson. Good game. Missed some point-blank period. layups and a dunk but another double-double isn't complaint worthy.
A few things frustrated me in this game.
Our guards? They looked way too comfortable losing. Standing STRAIGHT UP, not moving or rotating very much on more than a few possessions. Hands at sides, knees aren't bent. Just resigned. YUCK.
Rebounds? Though Rick did grab a nice amount, I felt for the third straight game (Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what an ODD trend!) we lacked on the glass. Too many of our shots were squandered. ITS NOT A FAST BRAKE IF THE OTHR TEAM IS ALREDY PLAYING THEIR SET DEFNESE REMEBER THAT! We did lots of little tippies. JUMP UP AND GRAB THE BALL! It's OK! You'll come back down to the floor! A fabulous concept, this gravity, but don't take advantage! We know the ball will come back down, be we can't wait for it to fall.
I LOVE James Southerland as much as a heterosexual can without making marriage to him illegal (in most states). I really think he needs to come off the bench. Starting was no good for him. He needs to be tactically inserted, a la Call of Duty.
Dion. Don't mess with Boeheim. You came to school, and you will only become as great as the knowledge you gain as a person and a player. You can learn everything you need to, as long as you are WILLING. You play college ball. ON A TEAM. That is all.
On my final note, I must say this:
I stayed till zero is on the clock. I cheered when they scored, even if there was 15.9 seconds left and it meant nothing towards the outcome. This is our team. Gotta show love. People out there really must realize that noise is our ally, if you want to sit quietly, sit on your couch! Give your tickets to some neighborhood hooligans! If you go to the dome, MAKE SOME DAMN NOISE! (Ok, your voice hurts, you have an aversion to raising your voice around children, your breath smells really bad....ok ok ok....at LEAST stand and clap till they score. Sections of that crowd last night were depressing.)
Get rested and focused on the next one. We aren't finished yet!!!


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On May 20, the Atlanta Braves beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-0. Tim Hudson out-dueled David Price, and the Braves maintained their 1½-game lead in the NL East. To that point of the season, the Braves had scored six runs or more in almost half of their games. The one thing that eluded them during their September stumble -- a reliable offense -- was anything but a problem to start the season. The Braves looked like a divisional power.
Since then: chaos. Flames you can see from space. The next time you're thinking about an unbeatable team in April or May, remember that a week of losses might be just around the corner, and that makes everything look very, very, very different. Just over a week ago, the Braves were in first place. Now they're in last place. Last place!
Which isn't that big of a deal in the tightly grouped NL East. I just like to type things with exclamation points for maximum effect. Four games out in May (and a game-and-a-half back of the second wild card) isn't a good reason to trade Chipper Jones to the Orioles for a player to be named later. But in the middle of an eight-game losing streak, it sure feels like the Braves should do something. You know the well-reasoned sports-talk radio set will have some well-reasoned ideas. But, really, what do you do?
You can't lose faith in Freddie Freeman. The 22-year-old has gone 1-for-17 during the losing streak, but there's a pretty danged good reason -- he's waiting for glasses. Actually, that's a crazy reason -- there isn't some glass-grinding monkey at LensCrafters who's looking for OT? -- but Freeman hasn't played in a few days. It doesn't make sense to start monkeying around with his playing time, even if his on-base percentage is down to .303.
You can't lose faith in Jason Heyward, despite his miserable May. A big chunk of the master plan has to do with Heyward being good -- and soon. He was on fire through much of April, but the 22-year-old is still a work in progress, just like Freeman. There will be ups, there will be downs, and there will be diagonals. But the Braves have no choice but to let him play through this.
You can't lose faith in Mike Minor, even though he's been seven shades of terrible this season. Much like Tim Lincecum, Minor's strikeout-to-walk ratio hints at a pitcher who still has a lot of things going for him. But he's giving up the wrong hits at the wrong time, allowing home runs when it's especially damaging. Plus, the alternatives aren't appealing. Jair Jurrjens is a mess in AAA, and Julio Teheran isn't forcing his way into the rotation. The vaunted rotation depth is down to Livan Hernandez and Jason Marquis' phone number scrawled on a cocktail napkin.
After an eight-game losing streak, it feels like something should be done, and that action needs to be taken. Except when you go through the roster, you can say "He should be better. He should be better. He should be better" almost to a man. Who should the Braves jettison after two months, Brian McCann? Tommy Hanson? Michael Bourn? All of these players are quite talented, and they're great bets to be good for the 2012 season.
Which is to say that the Braves should stand pat. Trust the roster they built. Ride the ups and downs as best they can, and hope they come out the other side with something resembling the team they thought they built. They had the talent to win the NL East last year, but they ran into a brick wall of bad luck. That shouldn't happen again this year.
Except that's the exact strategy the team had over the offseason. It's a justifiably stubborn strategy, but it's getting to be more and more nerve-wracking with each loss. The Braves should stand pat and ride out the storm. The difference between an eight-game losing streak and a garden-variety 2-and-6 rough patch is a bad break or two sprinkled in during the streak. But considering that the offseason was a void of activity, every loss brings the Braves closer to a move for a move's sake. Teheran in the rotation. Heck, Livan Hernandez in the rotation. A lot more Matt Diaz. A lot more Jack Wilson. Something, just to do something.
I'm pretty sure that any knee-jerk reaction the Braves could come up with would be a bad idea. But I'm also pretty sure that I have no idea what's going on with the Braves, Freeman, Minor or Heyward, nor do I have any idea if they'll be okay. But whereas I was cool with the stand-pat strategy of December, January, and February, it's looking a little freaky at the end of May.
And if I can sense that as someone who isn't emotionally invested in the team at all, you can be sure the people close to the team are freaking out just a bit. Eight-game losing streaks and first-to-last free falls will do that to an organization.


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The Chernick/Wochinske Challenge is on
Have you heard the big news? Two of your fellow UW-Green Bay alums, Rick Chernick and Jim Wochinske, are challenging all alumni to give back by matching new or increased donations to the University. Even the smallest gifts could have a big impact.
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MADISON, MS (WLBT)- Investigators have released a sketch of the man wanted for attacking a woman in her Madison home.
The man is described as a black male with a dark complexion. He is five-feet-ten inches to six feet tall with a scruffy, unshaven face. The man is wanted for last Thursday's attempted house burglary on Cobblestone Drive.
The homeowner says his wife was brutally attacked in the incident. There is a $5,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of this man.
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If you are one of those lucky ones who are having holidays this year, Girona will surely amaze you. I have some tips and pieces of information about this destination and I thought to share with you.
While many who travel to Spain flock to the countrys well-known cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Seville, the area of Girona (about 2 hours away from Barcelona) is a wonderful hidden gem for those looking to do something different on their European getaway.
With its mild temperature and laid-back atmosphere, visitors have an abundance of things to do during their stay, whether your interest is sports, culture or cuisine.
5 Things To Do in Girona
1) Visit the Museum of Art
Spain is home to many wonderful museums and galleries, and the Museu dArt is no exception. With a collection that spans the Romanesque period to works from the 20th Century, the most unique feature of the museum is the Museum-Pharmacy of the Hospital de Santa Caterina. The ceiling is decorated with paintings from the 19th Century, and the room contains pharmacy/apothecary jars and jugs dating all the way back to the 16th Century.
2) See the Houses on the Onyar
Brightly painted apartments line the river Onyar (which runs through Girona), and their interesting construction and unusual detailing are a sight to behold. Walk through the city and enjoy the urban scenery.
3) Take a cultural tour of the Catedral de Girona
No matter what your religious affiliation, the austere beauty of the citys grand cathedral should not be missed. The tour includes an audioguide, and takes visitors through the Nave, Treasury and Cloister.
4) Enjoy a game of golf
An 18-hole game awaits you on a beautiful course at Golf Girona, designed by F.W. Hawtree. Packages are available in combination with several of the citys hotels, and range from the Landscape pack to the Luxury pack. For more seriously sporty types, PGA Golf de Catalunya is also close by, and is ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the world.
5) Eat at the Casa Marieta preferably.
Offering traditional dishes like Duck with Pears, this mainstay of Gironas dining scene uses market-fresh ingredients to prepare an unfussy array of delicious plates.
Though Girona has its own airport that receives flights from many European cities, a great way to enter the city is by train. The landscape between Barcelona and Girona is peaceful and pretty, and will help ease you into your adventure in this picturesque place.
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An almost-synonym for broner. The difference between a chumby and a full-on broner is the degree of erection. See chubby and boner for more detail. If definition is still not understood, see pun.
I was playing pong with my buddies the other day when I felt a chumby coming on.
by kort the tree frog October 25, 2009
A substitute for literally any word in the English language. Especially helpful when describing illegal substances, ragers, or someone within earshot.
Maerri: "Hey chumbies, check this out - when you sing in the chumby, your acoustics reverberate throughout the chumby and it's keeping me awake which makes me feel real chumby. Would you mind keeping it chumby?"
Culver: "Whoah, put your chumby on a leash."
Culver: "Whoah, put your chumby on a leash."
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Tracy Clay, Kellie Keaton, Lakia Williams, Chansley Wren, Jessica Weaver
Clay and her colleagues' winning program, "The B.L.A.S.T. Lab: Bringing Life and Sciences Together," is an interactive lab, where students can participate in hands-on experiences and explore visual representations. It will be dedicated to science study and storing reusable and consumable lab materials. The lab will be stocked with a variety of materials and literature that will enhance the students' science learning experience. The lab will also feature a computer station for research and the creation of a class newsletter and wiki. Students will utilize an interactive workbook where they will note findings from their experiments and observations. The workbook will also be used to chronicle explanations of new learning and to make connections to prior knowledge, which can be used as a reference guide in the future. In the lab, students will create a diorama of the five Georgia Habitats, examining the effects of weathering and erosion. They will also create their own fossils, observe the differences in various types of rocks, as well as learn about temperature, magnetism and the effects of pollution.


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Now that Bob Sanders has signed with the HATED San Diego Chargers, that huge banner of him hanging outside of Lucas Oil Stadium must be torn down and given to me so that I may place it in my front yard. After that, a new banner must be put up to replace Bob's. Banners of Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark and Dwight Freeney already hang outside the stadium.
So the question is, who will be on this new banner?
Currently there are three offensive and one deffensive players, so maybe someone from Special Teams or the defense. If it's special teams, the only choice is Adam Vinatieri. But his former allegiance with the Patriots squashes that idea for me.
So, someone from the defense. Only three come to mind. Gary Brackett, Robert Mathis and Antoine Bethea. Brackett is the captain of the defense. Mathis, along with Freeney, form the most feared pass rushing duo in the NFL. Bethea is one of the best safeties in the league, and the most dependable player in the Colts secondary. Tough decision indeed. I'm leaning toward Mathis or Brackett. I couldn't argue if either one of them was put up there. Can't they just add more banners? No? OK, I'll go with Mathis.


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The Best Thing I've Seen Today: NYC Cycling… I am starting to think EVERYTHING is better here.
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This is the route I took to work, so nice going through Central Park
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Ben Affleck: 'I love Brad Pitt'
Ben Affleck may have the heartthrob status himself, but the 'Argo' star admits he would love to be Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt! Find out more…
As Angelina Jolie makes her first public appearance since announcing her double mastectomy, we take a look at her and Brad Pitt in photos.
Brad Pitt has reportedly splashed out on an expensive watch worth $250,000 for his fiancé Angelina Jolie.
The 'Moneyball' actor has bought a Philippe Minute Repeater - a custom-made gold timepiece that takes Swiss specialists around two months to make.
'He wanted to buy Ange a unique gift that very few people own which is like a piece of art - and the highly sophisticated watch is just that,' an insider said to The Sun.
'Its chimes sound based on Big Ben, and is constructed by hand,' the source continued. 'He went to Geneva to pick it up and it's believed he'll present it to Ange as a pre-wedding gift.'
The pair's children - Maddox, 10, Pax, 8, Zahara, 7, Shiloh, 6, and 3-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - are said to be heavily involved in the wedding ceremony on August 11th.
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid announce their engagement!
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Brad Pitt says he is loving every minute of raising six children with Angelina Jolie. Find out more here...
According to reports the couple are getting ready to walk down the aisle
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) -- A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged on Saturday in connection with a home invasion that happened in the 3600 block of Coachlight Commons, shortly before 1:30 a.m.Police say William Terry-Hall was found inside the home after an alarm was tripped. When confronted, police say Terry-Hall ran away, but was later found hiding in an attic in the 3400 block of Independence. Police were able to recover the victim's stolen property, and Terry-Hall was taken into custody. He now faces home invasion charges.
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text: I'm not entirely certain why Krypteria seems largely ignored if number of reviews in any indication. This group is right up there sniffing at the heels of the likes of Within Temptation, Epica, and Nightwish. The singer isn't what I would call powerful, but she can certainly carry a tune. There sound might lean a bit towards the pop side, but not too much. I'd recommend this one to any fans of symphonic metal.


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Recently, I spent some time exploring the fascinating connection between two big ideas in business today: Agile methods and social business (a.k.a. social media used for business purposes).
While the bond may not be immediately apparent, I was called on to explain the deep relationship between the two at the inaugural Agile Executive Forum in Salt Lake City last August. From there, I began connecting the dots between a set of themes that have been commingling in my work: the considerable overlap between the fundamental principles behind social business and the concepts that underpin agile methods.
Agile methodology, as most IT people know, has been a noteworthy success at transforming the software development landscape, and now spreads far beyond that discipline to include project management, product development and business processes of all kinds. The 20-year history of agile is in definite contrast to the much newer phenomenon of social business that's become a top priority for many business leaders in the last couple of years. Despite their different evolutions, in the graphic below I've mapped out how closely related agile methods and social business really are as better ways of managing loosely coupled teams of individuals in sustained, collaborative activity.
I've worked closely with agile methods over the years and have witnessed firsthand how they can deliver better, faster and qualitatively different outcomes than classical processes. This is probably why agile is now the most common software process that developers identify with — based on my experience and backed up by research data as well.
For its part, social business has become an increasingly common way for people to communicate and collaborate at work in a more open, agile way. As a newer field, it doesn't have as many trial-by-fire lessons learned and maturity that more traditional agile methods have. However, I believe many hard-won lessons from agile methods can be applied to the practice of social business. And, the reverse is also true: Social business brings to the table novel new approaches for dealing with scale, transparency, speed and tooling, which may appear a bit extreme and radical to agile folks who are more used to being the harbingers of change.
For all of these reasons, I believe that a consilience and cross-pollination between these two close cousins is needed. Agile methods can be updated and modernized with what social business offers, while social business methodology can gain experience and rigor from more traditional agile practices. This sharing will be highly fruitful for both fields and will shorten project schedules, access wider pools of innovation and deliver on the promise of business agility.
What will the resulting reconciliation look like? Part 2 will offer some specifics about how the two approaches compare, contrast and support each other.
Stay tuned!
Dion Hinchcliffe is a well-known expert in information technology, business strategy and next-generation enterprises. He is currently Executive Vice President of Strategy at Dachis Group in Austin, Texas. Dion has extensive experience with enterprise technologies and he consults, advises and writes prolifically on social business, IT and enterprise architecture. Dion works in the trenches with clients in the Fortune 1000, government and Internet startup community. He is a keynote speaker and co-author of several books including Web 2.0 Architectures from O'Reilly (2009), as well as the upcoming Social Business By Design (due out in the spring of 2012).


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that looks sweet!
Terrific photo, Sean. Although the climb is very short, doesn't that create a lot of rope drag?
no noticeable drag, placing two slung pieces up the crack; rest of toted gear used for topside anchor. not much rope abrasion from the seconding either, since most wouldn't fall off the hole before threading through
Dude that is cool!
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Trans Soviet " Jumbo " heading to Russia , shot taken few hours before year 2012 , Happy New Year all : D
THAI's A330 leaving home to somewhere as you can see in the background...
Just landed flt. FD3023 from BKK , waiting for a bus which took me to the passenger terminal.
Cruising @ FL350.....THAI's new flight to Brussels can be seen in the personal screen!
Thanks all THAI204 from Phuket to Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi ! this flight changed from an usual a/c B744 to B772(ER) shot taken after landed with 20 minutes early. a good combination flight between pro... (more)
An extra flight to CPH uses B744 , HS-TGA named " Srisuriyothai " climbing away from runway 01 as THA952 and be back to its homebase next day (BKK) via HKT. nice to see more THAI 747!!! at Phuket ... (more)
HS-TEC to SIN , you can see Air Asia HS-ABH in the background.
Shanghai B-2178 operated as " Cargo King " uses MD-11 GE powered (looks more beautiful than PW i think ?) , i'm very happy with this girl and thanks god for a nice blue sky weather for us :D ** al... (more)
PW4000 close up , Jiraprabha/Echo Mike She's the last old c/s aircraft of THAI's A330 now already painted in current c/s of TG! seen here just vacated foxtrot intersection and taxiing to the termi... (more)
HS-TGY as THA217 , She's the last THAI's planes in old c/s......soon to be painted in current c/s unbelievable !!! so sad : (
Came from SVO , next flight after this one was her sistership " VP-BGY " from DME. TSO/UN always use a pair of " JUMBO " at lunch time for winter season due to hi-pax Russian travelers !!!