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The plant kingdom, in most modern classifications comprising the algae, bryophytes (mosses and liverworts), seedless vascular plants (ferns, club mosses, horsetails and the seed plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms). In older classifications, the fungi and even bacteria are also included, but these groups are now usually paced in separate kingdoms. The algae are sometimes included in the Protista.
The Kingdom Plantae is a member of the Domain Eukaryota. Here is the complete "parentage" of Plantae:
The Kingdom Plantae is further organized into finer groupings including:
- Subkingdom (3): Biliphyta · Chromobiota · Viridaeplantae
- Branch (1): Protostomia
- Infrakingdom (1): Ecdysozoa
- Phylum (20): Anthocerophyta · Anthocerotophyta · Bacillariophyta · Bryophyta · Charophyta · Chitinous · Chlorophyta · Clorophyta · Cryptophyta · Glaucophyta · Haptophyta · Hepatophyta · Magnoliophyta · Marchantiophyta · Not Assigned · Pinophyta · Prasinophyta · Pteridophyta · Rhodophyta · Tracheophyta
- Species: ZipcodeZoo has pages for 1,423,693 species, subspecies, varieties, forms, and cultivars in the Kingdom Plantae.
Hornworts are a group of bryophytes, or non-vascular plants, comprising the division Anthocerotophyta. The common name refers to the elongated horn-like structure, which is the sporophyte. The flattened, green plant body of a hornwort is the gametophyte plant. [more]
Diatoms are a major group of algae, and are one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Most diatoms are unicellular, although they can exist as colonies in the shape of filaments or ribbons (e.g. Fragillaria), fans (e.g. Meridion), zigzags (e.g. Tabellaria), or stellate colonies (e.g. Asterionella). Diatoms are producers within the food chain. A characteristic feature of diatom cells is that they are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. These frustules show a wide diversity in form, but usually consist of two asymmetrical sides with a split between them, hence the group name. Fossil evidence suggests that they originated during, or before, the early Jurassic Period. Diatom communities are a popular tool for monitoring environmental conditions, past and present, and are commonly used in studies of water quality. [more]
(Gr. bryon: moss; phyton: plant) A phylum of simple plants possessing no vascular tissue and rudimentary rootlike organs (rhizoids). They grow in a variety of damp habitats, from fresh water to rock surfaces. Some use other plants for support. Mosses show a marked alternation of generations between gamete-bearing forms (gametophytes) and spore-bearing forms (sporophytes): they possess erect or prostrate leafy stems (the gametophyte generation, which is haploid); these give rise to leafless stalks bearing capsules (the sporophyte generation, which is diploid), the latter being dependent on the former for water and nutrients. Spores formed in the capsules are released and grow to produce new plants. Formerly, this phylum also included the liverworts and hornworts, now regarded as separate phyla (see Hepatophyta; Anthocerophyta) and the mosses were classified as a class (Musci) of the Bryophyta. The term 'bryophytes' is still used informally to refer to members of all three phyla. Syn. Bryopsida. [more]
The Charophyta are a division of green algae, including the closest relatives of the embryophyte plants. In some groups, such as conjugating green algae, flagellate cells do not occur. The latter group does engage in sexual reproduction, and motility does not involve flagella, since they are totally lacking. Flagellate cells in the form of sperm are found in stoneworts (Charales) and Coleochaetales. [more]
Chlorophyta is a division of green algae, informally called chlorophytes. The name is used in two very different senses so that care is needed to determine the use by a particular author. In older classification systems, it refers to a highly paraphyletic group of all the green algae within the green plants (Viridiplantae), and thus includes about 7,000 species of mostly aquatic photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms. Like the land plants (bryophytes and tracheophytes), green algae contain chlorophylls a and b, and store food as starch in their plastids. [more]
The cryptomonads (or cryptophytes) are a group of algae, most of which have plastids. They are common in freshwater, and also occur in marine and brackish habitats. Each cell is around 10-50 ?m in size and flattened in shape, with an anterior groove or pocket. At the edge of the pocket there are typically two slightly unequal flagella. [more]
The glaucophytes, also known as glaucocystophytes or glaucocystids, are a small group of freshwater microscopic algae. Together with the red algae (Rhodophyta) and green algae plus land plants (Viridiplantae or Chloroplastida), they form the Archaeplastida. However, the relationships between the red algae, green algae and glaucophytes are unclear, in large part due to limited study of the glaucophytes. [more]
The haptophytes, classified either as the Prymnesiophyta or Haptophyta, are a division of algae. [more]
The Marchantiophyta ( listen) are a division of bryophyte plants commonly referred to as hepatics or liverworts. Like other bryophytes, they have a gametophyte-dominant life cycle, in which cells of the plant carry only a single set of genetic information. [more]
The flowering plants (angiosperms), also known as Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta, are the most diverse group of land plants. Angiosperms are seed-producing plants like the gymnosperms and can be distinguished from the gymnosperms by a series of synapomorphies (derived characteristics). These characteristics include flowers, endosperm within the seeds, and the production of fruits that contain the seeds. [more]
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The conifers, division Pinophyta, also known as division Coniferophyta or Coniferae, are one of 13 or 14 division level taxa within the Kingdom Plantae. Pinophytes are gymnosperms. They are cone-bearing seed plants with vascular tissue; all extant conifers are woody plants, the great majority being trees with just a few being shrubs. Typical examples of conifers include cedars, Douglas-firs, cypresses, firs, junipers, kauri, larches, pines, hemlocks, redwoods, spruces, and yews. The division contains approximately eight families, 68 genera, and 630 living species. Although the total number of species is relatively small, conifers are of immense ecological importance. They are the dominant plants over huge areas of land, most notably the boreal forests of the northern hemisphere, but also in similar cool climates in mountains further south. Boreal conifers have many winter time adaptations. The narrow conical shape of northern conifers, and their downward-drooping limbs help them shed snow. Many of them seasonally alter their biochemistry to make them more resistant to freezing, called "hardening". While tropical rainforests have more biodiversity and turnover, the immense conifer forests of the world represent the largest terrestrial carbon sink, i.e. where carbon is bound as organic compounds. They are also of great economic value, primarily for timber and paper production; the wood of conifers is known as softwood. [more]
A fern is any one of a group of about 12,000 species of plants belonging to the botanical group known as Pteridophyta. Unlike mosses, they have xylem and phloem (making them vascular plants). They have stems, leaves, and roots like other vascular plants. Ferns reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers. [more]
The red algae, or Rhodophyta ( or /?ro?d?'fa?t?/; from Greek: ??d?? (rhodon) = rose + f?t?? (phyton) = plant, thus red plant), are one of the oldest groups of eukaryotic algae, and also one of the largest, with about 5,000?6,000 species of mostly multicellular, marine algae, including many notable seaweeds. Other references indicate as many as 10,000 species; more detailed counts indicate ~4,000 in ~600 genera (3,738 marine spp in 546 genera and 10 orders (plus the unclassifiable); 164 freshwater spp in 30 genera in 8 orders). [more]
Vascular plants (also known as tracheophytes or higher plants) are those plants that have lignified tissues for conducting water, minerals, and photosynthetic products through the plant. Vascular plants include the clubmosses, Equisetum, ferns, gymnosperms (including conifers) and angiosperms (flowering plants). Scientific names for the group include Tracheophyta and Tracheobionta. [more]
At least 1,297,672 species and subspecies belong to the Phylum Tracheophyta.
More info about the Phylum Tracheophyta may be found here.
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what the fuck. a hand is found and everyone assumes the owner is killed and butchered on top of everything? what he's still alive and his hand got cut? and even if he's dead, what if his hand is the only thing that has been cut? no one seems to have considered these possibilities like wtf. how could even the lawyers not think of this?
LecOIt is possible. A man in my country got life in prison for murder...and the body still hasn't been found (Its believed to have been minced). There was just enough evidence to convict him.
ZhamaeI think, he meant that they are dating. Once you are dating, its considered like girlfriend and boyfriend thing. That is why he did work on Lawyer Jjang's mother's funeral as if its his own mother.
aishOn the episode Lawyer Jang and Soo Ha planned on going to the aquarium the first time, Lawyer Cha asked her about it and based on Soo Has reaction it seems as if she accepted...
3 months ago . Report
Why do they think that demon died? Just because they found his hand? If i was in his shoes, I would fake my death too... maybe not by cutting of a part of my body though. At this point its not clear that he is dead; why do ppl in dramas have to make such stupid assumptions? Sigh Seems like there will be a boring turn of events later on -.-
hanai know right? that's what i'm thinking too. especially since they can't find the body
ZhamaeI know right. Only the hand was found and the rest was never found. It's a river/pond, the other body parts should be floating somewhere nearby. Plus Moon Juk is very heavy. They should have found dragging marks in the land of the incident. Soo Ha couldn't carry an big like him since he is injured as well on the shoulder. I think that when Soo Ha hesitated to kill him with the knife, the suspect grabbed the distraction and hit Soo Ha and maybe the impact of the attack or his head hit somewhere made him forget everything.
maryyoo chang is a clerk. not a lawyer.
7 months ago . Report
Zhamaehe is a clerk, like a secretary or an assistant to all the public defender on that office. That is why Lawyer Cha asked him to go somewhere to confirm something because he is a clerk.
waroboth characters are actually amazing :) what's wrong with u ppl?
7 months ago . Report
I read this comment about this drama on Pinterest, written on a photo of Soo Ha after he lost his memory : Things I learned about Korea from watching KDramas: Amnesia is as common as the common cold !!! which is true !!! not even one drama I've seen that didn't have someone loosing his memory !!! But I love this drama anyway !!!
MyAmnesiaGirlUhm, not all kdramas have an amnesia thing. Emergency Couple, Goong, Love from Another Stars, Faith.. many to mention.
I have to somewhat criticize this, I know that it is just a series and has to be exciting, and don't get me wrong, I love the story. I'm just wondering if this really is the criminal system in Korea. In my country, there should be corpus delicti, meaning, the fact of the commission of the crime. The fact that a hand was found does not prove that murder/homicide was committed. It can be a mere mutilation, which is just serious physical injuries. Although, I love this series. Very handsome Soo Ha. =P
maybehe hit his head?... or maybe he saw something so gruesome that shocked him? ... or a combination of the two?
8 months ago . Report
This drama is terrible. The only evidence people have that a man is dead, is a severed hand, and yet no one even thinks that the man is still alive? Dumb, and yet now everyone is flabbergasted by the idea that he may still be alive. Sorry, but people in real life aren't this dumb.
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Kathleen Baynes, Chris Collins, Eric Fiterman, Brinda Ganesh, Paul Kohout, Christine Smit, Tiebing Zhang, Bruce Jacob, "The Performance and Energy Consumption of Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems," IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. 52, no. 11, pp. 1454-1469, November, 2003.
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journal ={IEEE Transactions on Computers},
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Abstract—This paper presents the modeling of embedded systems with SimBed, an execution-driven simulation testbed that measures the execution behavior and power consumption of embedded applications and RTOSs by executing them on an accurate architectural model of a microcontroller with simulated real-time stimuli. We briefly describe the simulation environment and present a study that compares three RTOSs:
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Members of the community joined together to remember the life if 17 year old Waeland Peeples.
Peeples, of the Batesburg-Leesville area, lost his life last Sunday when he drowned in Lake Murray.
Both of Waeland's parents were deployed in Afghanistan with the NC National Guard when the incident happened. They came home this week and spoke to the group at his memorial on Thursday evening.
They say seeing all of the support from the community will help in their time of grief.
Friends and family say Waeland always loved playing his guitar and the drums.
"Music was the biggest part of his life, besides mud-bogging and trucking, music was everything to him," said Brittany Hydrick.
"He was a good friend, if it wasn't for him, I couldn't have done it, he was someone that I could depend on, I love that boy to death and that will never change," said Hydrick.
Hydrick was one of Waeland's closest friends. She says without him she never would have made it through school. When she found out that he drowned...she knew something needed to be done. So she organized a memorial to honor his life.
"This is our way of saying goodbye, but it's not goodbye forever, its until next time."
Waeland's picture was placed on the rock outside of the school. Gambrell says the rock signifies the strength of the Batesburg-Leesville community.
"It brings the community together and that's what it was intended for when it was placed here."
For Hydrick she says her buddy Waeland will walk across the stage with her at graduation next year and be with her for the rest of her life.
"I feel like he is right here, he is standing right here I know he is," said Hydrick.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11AM at First Baptist Church in Batesburg.
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Michael Beasley is being released by the Phoenix Suns after being caught with weed.
On the one hand Beasley is an underachiever who seems to have difficulty managing his weed habit, which a majority of the NBA is able to do with out many problems. I played against him once in 8th grade (our team played Rose that same tournament), and like Rose I feel as if he has always been the best guy on the court, but unlike him never felt any impetus to work at getting better; quite plainly we can see the split in their careers when they reached the NBA. That said as far as talent to cost ratio, you don't get a better deal than Beasley. He is not a particularly efficient guy, but he can create his own offense and has the potential to go off for 30, which is a generally underrated ability in our context of advanced metrics which average whole seasons of data. The ability to crush a team on a given night is something that every team needs, and at the moment we really only have two and a half of those guys one offense (Rose, Deng and Boozer) with potentially one in the wing (Butler). Having Nate was a definite plus and we could use another person who can create their own offense. I think he could be used at 3 and 4, allowing us to stretch against slower teams and matchup against teams like the Knicks. At the moment I am mixed about the idea, but I do believe that goofballs of his sort, that is guys who seem generally kind hearted but who have trouble with self-control and responsibility, have more success on good teams, which is a luxury he has not had. If he was willing to sign for the minimum I think we could get more value out of him than we would a guy like Anthony Tolliver. He would add offense, three point shooting, quality in a small ball lineup, and athleticism. He is not an efficiency guy, but I think that playing with Rose, Deng, Butler and Noah might reduce some of his negative qualities. Thibs is a brilliant coach and I would be surprised if couldn't get the best out of Beasley, who has to realize to some degree that his career is beginning to be in jeopardy.
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SG - Butler, Dunleavy, Hinrich, Snell
SF - Deng, Dunleavey, Beasley
PF - Boozer, Gibson, Beasley
C - Noah, Mohammed, Taj
If Beasley succeeded our playoff rotation looks like Rose, Noah, Deng, Butler, Boozer, Taj, Dunleavey, Mohammed, and Beasley, which is a pretty excellent lineup.
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Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011 4:45PM
After the weekend's "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" season four premiere, SOHH sat down with fashion diva & series star Kimora Lee Simmons to get the inside scoop on her latest fabulous adventures.
Promising this season will continue to satisfy fans' palate to live vicariously through her jet-setter lifestyle, Kimora also said she is focused on starting anew for 2011.
"I think it's an exciting season and I'm no longer with [clothing brand] Baby Phat," Kimora told SOHH while discussing her latest season. "I think most of the people know that but just for the few stragglers that aren't quite sure, I'm no longer with Baby Phat. So I think in this season, you'll see a lot about me rebuilding and rebranding and repositioning myself. I feel like I'm at a great place and time to be able to offer fashion to my community that I've serviced that's kind of grown up with me. So I feel [this season] is great for that." (SOHH)
Kimora also revealed a few new products she is dropping later this year and promised her drive to continue dominating the entertainment world would not slow down any time soon.
"I have a new fragrance coming out in the spring called Love Me," Kimora added. "I have a skincare line that I'm working on you'll see on the show. It's called "Shinto". So I really feel like my motto for the new year is 'Upward and Onward.' And I think that's a great motto. Like new beginnings, fresh starts, starting over. I think a lot of people can really identify with that in this time and this economy. I feel like a lot of people can understand a fresh start, starting over and still being great and fabulous. You all should be running along with me. I can't stop, won't stop, won't stop." (SOHH)
Similar to previous seasons, the fashion moguls' show will exhibit the ins and outs of her daily life.
What's new for Kimora this season? EVERYTHING! Fans will have a front row seat as Kimora creates a virtual space where fans can participate in the new world of Kimora at KLS.com, this modern mogul's new website. To bring attention to the launch of the KLS empire, Kimora pulls out all the stops, including hiring a flash mob that hits the streets with a huge dance routine that is incredibly successful at drawing tons of interest. Kimora also heads to Hawaii to launch 'Kouture by Kimora' on the big island with a glamorous fashion show, but things get stressful when it looks like all the elements won't come together in time for her big unveiling. (Press Release)
Last August, Kimora parted ways with her renowned fashion label, Baby Phat.
Kimora Lee Simmons is shedding her Baby Phat! I can exclusively reveal that my Style Network reality star pal is moving on from Baby Phat and Phat Fashions, the fashion house she launched 14 years ago... I just got word that Simmons and Baby Phat's parent company, Kellwood Company, will go their separate ways as of Sept. 1. "After 14 years of conceiving and nurturing Baby Phat, it's time for me to move on and further expand my other businesses and create a new phenomenon," Simmons says. "I adore all those who have faithfully been with me since the beginning." (E! Online)
"Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" airs Sunday on the Style Network at 9 p.m. ET/PT. You can also check Kimora Lee Simmons' Twitter @OfficialKimora
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Dentists drills could also soon be made redundant. In a ground-breaking new discovery, embedded within either a soft gel or a flexible film, then placed beside a dental cavity, a new peptide encourages tooth cells to regenerate in about a month, eliminating the need to or drill deep into teeth.
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Dental researcher Wenyuan Shi - University of California - claims to have found a way to permanently keep cavity-causing bacteria at bay by developing a mouthwash that kills the bacteria responsible for cavities, known as Streptococcus mutans.
He and colleagues studied how these bacteria interact within the micro-organism colonies that build up on the teeth as plaque, latching on to tooth surfaces and breaking down food debris into acids which eat away at the enamel and lead to cavities, gum disease and even tooth loss.
With their so-called Specifically-Targeted Antimicrobial Peptides targets cavity-causing bacteria are targeted without interfering with other mouth microbes, unlike most antibiotics that kill good as well as unwanted bacteria, STAMPS giving the good bacteria develop a type of protection.
12 participants used the mouthwash once daily over a four-day trial, resulting in lower levels of bacteria, less lactic acid and a demineralization decrease into the bargain. Though as yet unclear in terms of price this revolutionary new anti-microbial treatment could potentially really rid us of of tooth decay.
Through 2012, the mouthwash will undergo more trials, though as it has no affect other bacteria, brushing to remove excess plaque will still be needed. Another general concern may be that people with open wounds in the mouth could introduce cavity-causing bacteria to the bloodstream, and travel to the heart, potentially causing infective endocarditis, fatal in some people.
University of Rochester researchers discovered more clues to answer why certain strains bacteria have a greater ability to invade the heart, if allowed so to do. It is known that four types of S. mutans exist in the mouth, some responsible for endocarditis through use of the CNM protein.
Disabling the CNM-producing gene enabled the team to prove that the bacteria were then less unable to sustain heart cell colonies, suggesting that CNM makes them better equipped to overcome the immune system, so that those with underlying heart conditions and artificial heart valves may be at greater risk during dental surgeries.
The body immune systems usually stop such bacteria immediately they are detected in the bloodstream, though microbes can survive in other body areas even in healthy people. It is hoped that research could help create a screening tool.
Dentists drills could also soon be made redundant. In a ground-breaking new discovery, embedded within either a soft gel or a flexible film, then placed beside a dental cavity, a new peptide encourages tooth cells to regenerate in about a month, eliminating the need to or drill deep into teeth.
Unlike toothpaste, claims Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale scientist Nadia Benkirane-Jessel, the research aims at controlling cavities after they have developed. Dentists fill millions of cavities annually around the globe, the drill sound dreaded by many patients.
This new research shows that, instead of a drill, an infected tooth could heal teeth from within with a quick dab of gel or a thin film. Containing a peptide dubbed MSH - melanocyte-stimulating hormone - this encourages bone regeneration, so could potentially be useful for other treatments of damaged bone, as bone and teeth are fairly similar.
Itshould be remembered that MSH-containing films or gels only treat cavities, not preventing them, so mouth care will still need to be ongoing Clinical trials over the next few years means that MSH-containing gels will be unavailable to treat cavities in humans for some time yet.


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Greater Manchester Police have forwarded complaints of sexual abuse against the late Jimmy Savile which date back to the 1960s.
A GMP statement said:
As part of an investigation being headed by the Metropolitan Police Service into allegations of sexual abuse made against the late James Savile, Greater Manchester Police has, to date, recorded two separate complaints.
These are historic complaints dating back to the 1960s.
The complaints will be passed to the Metropolitan Police Service for further assessment and therefore it would not be appropriate to make further comment.


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Proud as I am of our military, in itself military service is not an indication of leadership potential.
As illustrated above, our WORST presidents (pre-Obama), Jimmy Carter and Lyndon Johnson (and Nixon?), were naval officers.
Conversely it is interesting to note that our BEST president was the only one since Buchanan to serve in the ENLISTED ranks: Ronald Reagan. He worked his way up to the officer corps.Noteworthy Comment +35
Yup! Sad to see the current trend.Noteworthy Comment +19
As bad as Carter was, he was a commissioned naval officer under the demanding Hyman G. Rickover in the fledgling nuclear submarine fleet at the time and he once went inside of a malfunctioning nuclear reactor at Chalk River with a protective suit on to help shut it down so I'll say he at least had some balls on him.
Oba'Mao is light years ahead of Carter in suckitude.Noteworthy Comment +31
What military uniform is Obeyme in? The Muslim Salvation Army band? I'll bet he was the piccolo player.Noteworthy Comment +52
Pappy Bush looking good in his Naval Aviator get up. He probably had the most dangerous job of them all. Fly low in a straight line at an enemy ship to drop a torpedo. Although he was shot down during a aerial bombing mission.Noteworthy Comment +29
@plf5403 – I believe barry o played the upright organ.Noteworthy Comment +32
Hey hero, in case nobody told you, Booosh is no longer President, you can stop reflexively kicking him now. You can stop, can't you?Noteworthy Comment +40
He was Florence of Arabia.Noteworthy Comment +39
Sadly, this says more about America's mental health than anything about these guys.
I was gonna write "about these men" but "men" isn't entirely correct.+8
@ historicus
Well, whatever his position on the band was, I'm certain maintaining it involved a lot of lip service and pillow-biting.Noteworthy Comment +21
@plf5403 – Yes indeed.+8
In case you didn't notice, I could care less what a fascist prick sucker thinks.
Yeah, that last guy… he was in office when Osama was killed.
That's right.+3
Obama would have never been in a band.
You have to practice to learn an instrument and obama is to good for practice.
Unless it has to do with dicks, he's not going to be into it and only his dick is the one practiced on.
teh won, is too high and mighty to be on his knees for anyone, but Muslim rulers… everyone else services barry.Noteworthy Comment +20
obama= take,take,take,never give.Noteworthy Comment +13
Once I again I must cast a vote for banning the name calling troll.Noteworthy Comment +23
Is that Johnny Carson in the picture above the Ugly Moslem?+2
@ historicus – I dunno, we need the occasional pantswetting troll visitation.
If only to remind us why they're losing…Noteworthy Comment +17
If taken literally, there's only one alleged cocksucker in the picture. If taken metaphorically, why are you so fixated on Booosh when there's a new resident at #Occupy White House, during an election year who's much more deserving of our attention?Noteworthy Comment +26
I love it when the progtards try to say that GWB avoided military service….by joining the military.Noteworthy Comment +27
Say what you want about George W Bush, at least he served his country.
Clinton and Obama only served themselves.Noteworthy Comment +37
GWB was a hottie back then.Noteworthy Comment +17
WTF is that turbanned getup anyway?
It's hard to tell ever, what he means by anything he's ever said, done or not done.
As though deeply involved in a perpetual game of pretend, we're told by the media and reminded by the usurper himself, of how by not appreciating the level and nature of his intellect is where we fall short.
It is what it is, actually it's crystal clear. Barack Hussein Obama and administration are working overtime getting done everything we're seeing.
A scripted teleprompter tells us through his orations, what we're in for; sometimes it gets a little cryptic and needs some decoding. When we think we heard things that make no sense, we did just hear it.
He reveals everything, everytime he speaks and acts. This man is no friend of Israel and never has been. His actions tell us better than words, especially now that he's in re-election mode.
NObama2012!Noteworthy Comment +12
I'm not a huge fan politically of either Bush 41 or Bush 43, but I like them both personally. GHW Bush was a carrier aviator, and the Avenger was, by many accounts, a tough aircraft to successfully recover on a carrier…so I give him points for guts I don't have (I was a multi-engine pilot in the Air Force. If I didn't have 10,000 feet of runway–give or take–I got a little antsy if the airspeed numbers on a takeoff run didn't get high enough fast enough). GW Bush flew a true dog of an aircraft, the F-102, during his Air National Guard service. That aircraft had a nasty habit of reducing the life expectancies of lieutenants who were unfortunate enough to pilot it, so again, I give him serious points for guts. Gerald Ford was a flight deck officer, Nixon did his part, and so did Johnson. Carter at least was in…and we all know about Kennedy and Eisenhower.
I wouldn't say that military service should be required to be president…Calvin Coolidge never served, and he did a very admirable job…and it also isn't a real help (Harry Truman was an artillery officer in a Missouri National Guard unit during WWI. He saw combat in France, but while I'll give him credit for working hard and doing his best as president, I can't honestly call him a competent president. Blunt, outspoken, and essentially decent, maybe. Competent? Berlin Blokcade and Korean War are all I have to say to that). What matters most is character. Eisenhower, Reagan, both Bushes and Ford were men of character. Nixon, Johnson, Kennedy, Clinton and Obama were and are somewhat less so to varying degrees. Carter was a pussy and has since shown that he has the character of a teased rattlesnake…his antisemitism and self-righteousness prove that whatever good he may have done in the Navy is tainted by a malignant personality.
Rick Perry flew C-130′s while he was in the Air Force. Ron Paul was in the Air Force medical corps as a gynecologist. Just because they wore the same uniform that I did doesn't mean they'd necessarily be good as president (okay, I'll give an edge to Perry…but not because he flew Herks. Rather, because he's not nuttier than squirrel shit). I'm certain that Michele Bachmann would be a good president, and I have no doubt Newt Gingrich would be better than competent, and neither of them ever wore the uniform. Newt was an Army brat, and Michele has good values. Romney and Huntsman might be nice guys, but their liberalism shows, to me anyway, a lack of character that disqualifies them from consideration.
I'd love it if a veteran could be elected president…especially a Vietnam veteran (and NO, NOT McCain)…but not all veterans are worthy (Lindsey Graham is a JAG officer in the Air Force Reserve, and I don't want him anywhere NEAR the White House, let alone the Senate!). We've seen that with Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Carter. Perhaps we should also look at the candidate's overall record…and if military service is there, consider the quality of that service (Kennedy wasn't a bad commander, but he wasn't a skilled one…Johnson was just a self-promoting politician when he was in the Navy…amd GW Bush was, at best, an average officer during his Air Guard service) as an element of their qualifications to be elected president. The fact that Clinton and Obama ran from military service (Obama had to practically have his arm twisted just to register with Selective Service!) shows me that they hsve no character and are unfit for the office they were elected to. Self-serving as he was, I'd still take Lyndon Johnson over B. Hussein Obama ANY DAY…and morally weak as he was, Richard Nixon was STILL ten times more honorable than Bill Clinton! Those two men were at least willing to place their country before their lives and put on the uniform.
I just wish that more office holders and office seekers DID wear the uniform…but if they didn't, I hope they at least can show TRUE respect and TRUE appreciation for those who did. I DON'T see that from Sax-boy Clinton, or "Midnight Toker" Hussein. I DO see it on the other side…and that's at least SOME relief.Noteworthy Comment +38
@ BLT&A – Good eyes!
@ JDiF – Carter was also an Annapolis grad. At what point did he lose sight of our country's reason for being?+7
"nuttier than squirrel shit"
Gotta remember that one!+8
Maybe all of the gamma rays at the Chalk River plant fried his brain.+6
What might have been had downed Navy pilot Bush not been rescued at sea?
Ass for the turds on this list:
"…the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind,
And bestows it on whom He wishes
And sets over it the lowliest of men." (Daniel 4:17 NASB)+1
@NM Gunman, great commentary!
@plf5403 and historicus, I heard he liked the skin flute.Noteworthy Comment +10
It would be funny, but it's the truth, how sad is that?+3
I'm so glad LadyGun12 said it first…
Yeah, LG12, hottie.+7
@norman: and of course, the "boner-phone."+4
"Yeah, that last guy… he was in office when Osama was killed.
That's right."
Oh you mean the seat filler in command?
On a standing order from that one dude the was in office before him… Oh golly, what was his name again?+8
George H. W. was 17 when he enlisted. He was the youngest member of his squadron, and the only survivor of their bomb run over Chicha Jima, the sister island to Iwo Jima. All the other members were killed, either shot down or captured, tortured and executed by the Japanese. The investigation by the US Navy after the war hushed up the incident for 50 years. The parents, wives, girlfriends never knew what happened to their loved ones. Just that they were missing.
A good book to read about it is 'Flyboys' by James Bradley. (He wrote 'Flags Of Our Fathers' about Iwo Jima and the men that raised the iconic flag; his father was one.)Noteworthy Comment +10
Oh yeah. Didn't LBJ get a Bronze Star for never flying in combat? Or something like that?
Obozo would have given him a 'Courageous Restraint' Medal.
Just think, if Teddy Kennedy would have made it to the presidency we could have a picture of a drunken Army private up there (just before his daddy pulled strings to get him 'unenlisted').Noteworthy Comment +10
" 'Courageous Restraint' Medal. "
Oh man, I would beat the shit out of anyone who tried to hand me that medal.+8
last two photos are hilarious and sad.
go tebow!+8
Hopefully, the dickweed boobus is the current test case for how far you can go here as a complete and utter douchebag without anything of value to say. I have a feeling you are not long for this blog, so to you I bid an early fare(not)well you steaming pile of fetid compost leftovers.+7
Great read New Mexico Gunman. But you'll forgot General George Washington.+1
@Anonymous: I didn't forget Generals Washington, Jackson, Taylor, Harrison, Grant, Johnson, Hayes, Harrison, Garfield, Pierce, Arthur…nor Colonel Roosevelt…nor Captain Lincoln. Nor Majors McKinley and Monroe.
They and their service didn't quite fit the scope of the post.+4
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At first glance I thought the pic of young Bush-1 WAS Bush-2; def a family resemblance
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Schnucks is already in the process of changing the name of all local Hilander and Logli stores, and now the chain is continuing the changes with the closure of the Schnucks Pharmacy inside the Rural Street store.
The pharmacy will close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 and the staff will be relocated. Pharmacy customers can transfer their prescriptions to one of the seven other Schnucks pharmacies, including the one on Charles Street.
"We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause our Rural customers, but it goes hand in hand with plans for improving our overall pharmacy services," Schnucks Vice President of Pharmacy Mike Juergensmeyer said. "With the larger Rockford Plaza pharmacy so close by, the Rural pharmacy was not serving enough grocery customers."
Rural customers will be can arrange to transfer prescriptions by bringing prescriptions in to area Schnucks pharmacies, or they can transfer them online at www.schnucks.com/pharmacy/transfer. Any prescriptions not transferred by June 4 will be closed and automatically moved to the Charles Street (Rockford Plaza) pharmacy.
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Suns to sign Barron?
Thoughts on this? Can't say I ever seen him play but looking over some of his numbers looks like he could help, especially if he was pulling down some decent rebounding numbers in Dantoni's system, looks like he has a pretty dependable jumper too....I thought we would just make do with Siler and Lawal, but I guess this guy is a little more seasoned and proven.


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You couldn't see a better example of classic Orioles' baseball today, played by the A's: solid pitching, great defense, and three-run homers.
Also a great day to be reminded why Eric Byrnes had to go. Not that his error turned the game -- Johnson was only the first of many to take Julio deep. But his fielding miscues and other poor decisions were a constant worry, and hurt more than his bat and his hustle helped.
Earl Weaver was a great manager, along with being a verbal, quotable guy. His most famous quotes about the game are appropos of the A's:
"Nobody likes to hear it, because it's dull, but the reason you win or lose is darn near always the same - pitching. "
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers. "
But he also said a few things about managing that are useful to reflect on when tempted to get down on Ken Macha:
"A manager's job is simple. For one hundred sixty-two games you try not to screw up all that smart stuff your organization did last December. "
"You win pennants in the off season when you build your teams with trades and free agents. "
"My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.'"
And, finally, two of my favorites: on religion, and on football.
Religion: When one of his players told him, "Gee, Earl, you got to walk with the Lord," Earl replied: "I'd rather you walk with the bases loaded."
On Football: "You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."


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Africare News Release
Beneficiaries during a catering practical session at the Vision Hopes Catering Institute, in the community of Kubwa, Nigeria.
Graduates of Vision Hopes Catering Institute with Africare/Nigeria Country Representative, Mrs. Wangari Mwangi (standing, center, light-colored dress).
Getting WISE About HIV/AIDS
Africare Reaches Out to At-Risk Women Through Sex Education and Economic Empowerment Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC, April 2007 — Kelechi, a 17-year-old young woman in Abuja, Nigeria, was faced with a decision of immense difficulty: stay in school, or drop out. School fees were adding up; and Kelechi's parents, well-to-do only a few years prior, had become unable to fund her schooling past the primary level. Determined to move forward, Kelechi took a job and began working herself through school.
"I got a job as sales girl," notes Kelechi, now age 23. "I was able to save some money and go back to school to start from S.S.I in boarding school and finish my S.S.III."
Kelechi successfully funded her way through the equivalent of grade 12 in the United States as a vendor — selling, not food or clothing, but her own body. Despite its illegality, transactional sex is prevalent among many young women in Nigeria.
Recent statistics from the World Health Organization estimate that 29 million individuals in Nigeria are living with HIV/AIDS. Since testing and surveying of the virus among sex workers in Nigeria first began in the late 1980s, it's been thought that anywhere from 30 to 70 percent of female sex workers in the population carry the HIV virus.
An unsettling statistic noticed by Africare's East and West Anglophone Regional Director, Dr. Chinwe Effiong. In 2002, Dr. Effiong ventured out to several "red light districts" in Abuja to survey women engaging in commerical sex in order to understand the root of the problem ? and in order to explore ways to provide alternatives.
"Most of the women I met were school dropouts," began Dr. Effiong. "Many were university students, some employed full-time elsewhere. All, however, were desperate to be heard and understood."
Dr. Effiong went on to note that the common theme among all the sex workers she interviewed was a desire to break free. Her studies gave birth to the WISE project: the Women's Initiative for Sex Education and Economic Empowerment. It's a $1.8 million project implemented by Africare to educate and empower women who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation resulting from social, cultural and economic factors.
Project activities include self-esteem building exercises, providing the women with social support networks, and lessons in how to protect themselves from mental and physical abuse. Additionally, project beneficiaries are given access to reproductive health training and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. Finally, each woman is trained in the alternative vocation or career of her choice.
"This includes training in non-traditional vocations like computer technology, in addition to traditional vocations like hairdressing or baking," noted Effiong. "The goal is to give these women alternate means of income. Each woman is trained in business management and given the necessary equipment to start her own business."
The WISE program trained just under 2,000 beneficiaries in 2006. Graduation ceremonies are held every six months upon a class's completion of its vocational training. Most recently, 126 women graduated on December 1, 2006: that is, World AIDS Day 2006. As a result, 126 former street-children, child brides and sex workers are now equipped with the tools necessary to provide a steady income for themselves and their families without having to sell their bodies and thereby put themselves at risk of HIV/AIDS, among other dangers and indignities.
"When given the opportunity and resources, there's no end to what these young women can and will accomplish," concluded Effiong.
Africare's WISE project was launched in December 2004. The project aims to reduce the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among vulnerable women within Abuja FCT and neighboring Nassarawa and Niger states, all in Nigeria. The success of the WISE program inspired DC-based Celebrating African Motherhood (CAM) organization to launch its own "WISE UP!" campaign to raise awareness and funds for the development of a vocational training center in Abuja. The center will be constructed on 12 acres of land granted by President Olusegun Obasanjo and is hoped to be a prototype for future centers around the continent. For more information on how you can contribute to the CAM campaign, visit http://www.camotherhood.org/beneficiaries.html.


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BWW Preview: ALL SINATRA Extends for Two Weeks at Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City
All Sinatra a tribute to Frank Sinatra originally was set to close on February 23, but due to overwhelming popularity and the demand for tickets, the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City has extended the run to March 9. Sellout crowds filled the playhouse two out of the three performances for the productions opening weekend and since Opening Night on January 24 has been a sell out over a dozen times.
Frank Sinatra, also known as Ol' Blue Eyes, was arguably one of the most influential singers of all time. Quality Hill in their cabaret style gives the audience a glimpse of the life of one of the most popular entertainers to perform on stage, screen, and television.
Melinda MacDonald, Jon Daugharty, and J. Kent Barnhart bring to the stage more than 50 songs made famous by The Chairman of the Board. Broadway hits such as "Luck Be a Lady," "Come Fly With Me," and "I Get a Kick Out of You" and combined with standards "It Had to Be You," "You Make Me Feel So Young," and "Bewitched" has the patrons wanting to sing along. Before the song, "High Hope" concludes Barnhart provides the audience an opportunity to participate in a rare moment, singing along with the performers.
Daugharthy performs a rendition of the Bobby Darin classic, "Mack the Knife" that examiner.com describes as "I am an avid golfer; the best way for me to describe his performance is that it was the Tiger Woods of vocals."
All Sinatra continues on the stage of the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th in Kansas City, Mo. through March 9. Discounts on the $32 ticket price are available for students, seniors, and groups. To purchase tickets call the box office at 816-421-1700 or visit the Quality Hill Playhouse website.
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On Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 6:56 AM, six Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, six LAFD Rescue Ambulances, one Heavy Rescue, two Arson Units, three EMS Battalion Captains, three Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, under the direction of Battalion Chief Fred J. Mathis responded to a RS at 3849 S. Gibraltar Av. in Culver City.
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department responded quickly to discover a two-story garden style apartment building with heavy smoke pouring out of one unit. Firefighters enlisted their training and diligence to knock the fire down in just 16 minutes and were able to confine the fire to the unit of initial involvement.
During initial firefighting operations, 2 firefighters were injured when the large diameter 4-way hydrant valve, utilized to gain access to a water supply for firefighting operations, broke loose from its hydrant connection. The main body of the 35 lb. fitting was launched into the air striking a young male firefighter in the chest, rendering him initially unconscious. He was immediately treated, and transported to an area hospital with injuries including a broken left arm and right clavicle, along with minor abrasions to his face. He is listed in serious but stable condition.
Another firefighter sustained minor injuries to his left wrist and ankle and was additionally transported. Cause of the fire is listed as intentional and Arson units took the suspect into custody following their investigation.
Damage estimated at $100,000 ($75,000 Structure and $25,000 content).
Submitted by Melissa Kelley
Los Angeles Fire Department
2 Firefighters Injured By Projectile Hydrant Valve
On Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 6:56 AM, six Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, six LAFD Rescue Ambulances, one Heavy Rescue, two Arson Units, three EMS Battalion Captains, three Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, under the direction of Battalion Chief Fred J. Mathis responded to a RS at 3849 S. Gibraltar Av. in Culver City.
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- m.kahn said...
My thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery to the injured firefighters.
Since it was determined to be an arson fire, would the suspect face additional charges for the injuries caused to the members?
Stay safe!
Portland, OR
- Tuesday, May 08, 2007 8:06:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
God Bless You Great Men and Women. Thank you for putting your lives on the line so that we may all live healthy and safe. You are true action heroes. All of us have you in our thoughts and prayers, even when it seems like we don't. Keep in mind ... we love you. God Bless!
- Wednesday, May 09, 2007 10:35:00 AM
- Anonymous said...
To the LAFD and all additional units involved with fighting the Griffith Park fire, thank you so much for all you do.
I live in the Los Feliz area just over the 5 FWY where I could see everything from my driveway, however was not evacuated last night.
Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Again, thank you for everything.
- Wednesday, May 09, 2007 12:06:00 PM
- PJ Geraghty said...
What's an "RS" (apparently the incident type as originally dispatched)?
- Wednesday, May 09, 2007 10:58:00 PM
- Anonymous said...
Melissa Kelley refers to a young MALE fireMAN as a fireFIGHTER in this report.
In her report, LAFD 'Griffith Park' Fire Update - May 10, 2007 12:00 PM, she refers to HERself as an "LAFD spokesMAN"
- Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:16:00 PM
- e said...
I also live in the Los Feliz area, though south of Los Feliz Blvd. I know that the LAFD worked like crazy to get this fire under control and to avoid damage to local homes. I heard on the news the first shift of firefighters was about 18 hours long. I cannot even imagine what it takes to do that. There are no words to express the relief of knowing that you guys and gals are on the job and looking out for us. So all I can say is Thank you.
- Friday, May 11, 2007 9:30:00 AM
- Captain Mike Castillo said...
Why do the LAFD PSO's constantly refer to the "men and women" of the Los Angeles Fire Department in the majority of incident descriptions. How about if we call everyone "personnel of the LAFD" or "members of the LAFD", which is who we are after all.
We are all Firefighters and should not be seperated by gender, race or ethnicity.
- Saturday, May 12, 2007 2:55:00 PM
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|The rules for forming comparatives (e.g., better, more quickly, less efficiently) and superlatives (e.g., best, most quickly, least efficiently) from adverbs are explained below. As they are quite complicated, some people form double comparatives (e.g., more better, more quicklier) or double superlatives (e.g., bestest, most quickliest). These double forms are serious grammar errors.
The rules for forming comparatives and superlatives from adverbs are varied.
Comparatives of AdverbsExamples:
The goat can see better than you think.
(better: comparative of well)
Try to paint the edges more carefully; it will save time later.
(more carefully: comparative of carefully)
He tries harder than most, but he has no aptitude for languages.
(harder: comparative of hard)
The engine operates less efficiently with alcohol.
(less efficiently: comparative of efficiently)
Superlatives of AdverbsI have found that the office runs best with the radio on and the heating down.
(best: superlative of well)
The gift is most gratefully received.
(most gratefully: superlative of gratefully)
It was obvious that they were not used to high heels, but Karen moved least gracefully of all.
(least gracefully: superlative of gracefully)
She answered most abruptly.
(most abruptly: superlative of abruptly)
In general, comparatives and superlatives of adverbs do not cause difficulties for native English speakers. However, the mistake of using a double comparative or a double superlative is fairly common in speech. This error is more common with the comparatives and superlatives of adjectives, but is occasionally seen with adverbs too.
Forming Comparatives and Superlatives from AdverbsThe table below shows the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives from adverbs:
An expression like more slowly (formed from the adverb slowly) is known as a comparative. It is used to show who (or what) has performed an action in a specific manner to the greater or lesser degree.Ā(i.e., It is used to compare two performances.)
Use Paul's version; he writes more diplomatically than Erika.Ā
(In this example, more diplomatically compares Paul's performance with Erika's. The verb is to write.)
Claire dances less elegantly.Ā
(In this example, less elegantly is the comparative. It compares Claire's performance with somebody else's.)
An expression like most carefully (formed from the adverb carefully) is known as a superlative. It is used to show who (or what) has performed an action in a specific manner to the greatest or least degree.
The chairman spoke most convincingly of all.
(most convincingly: superlative of convincingly)
Pete acted the least sociably.
(least sociably: superlative of sociably)
When forming a comparative or superlative, be careful not to use a double comparative or a double superlative.
Of all the fish in Europe, pike attack the most fastest.
(This is a double superlative. The word fastest is the superlative of fast. It is a mistake to use the word most as well.)


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The American Life League was co-founded in 1979 by Judie Brown and nine other dedicated pro-life Americans. It is the largest grassroots Catholic pro-life education organization in the United States.[3]
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As the Judges embark on their Quest for the Best it's a perfect time to bask in memorable X Factor clips. There have been so many incredible X Factor singers and performances that we're struggling to narrow down our faves.
After a few discussions (arguments) we're down to twenty but we need your help to choose the top ten. Let us know your most loved clip in our poll below.
New Xtra Factor presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford will be taking you through the top clips on an ITV2 show airing later this month. Hopefully it'll help temper your hunger for this year's series.
You've got until 10am Thursday 7th August 2014 to vote. Terms and conditions apply .
The quest for the best is coming back! Simon and Cheryl are returning to the Judging panel and this time they mean business.
The auditions continue to progress. We're now at the stage where our red carpet has been rolled out for the Arena Auditions!
X Factor fans here's a unique chance to watch the room auditions being filmed, as they happen, in London in our new look holding room. It's exclusive behind-the-scenes access to see auditions months before they air on TV and a chance to watch the Judges at work.
Crowds gathered to wish this year's X Factor Judges luck as they kicked off their search to find this year's finalists.
Simon, Cheryl, Mel B and Louis wowed the fans on their way to the infamous Judges' room where they're eyeballing this year's hopefuls.
They were flanked by Dermot and new Xtra Factor host Sarah-Jane.
The Judges kicked off their quest for acts that have The X Factor yesterday in Manchester.
The new fab foursome are seeing hundreds of singers in their intimate judging room before letting the lucky ones loose in front of a crowded arena.
More exciting developments for The X Factor as ITV2's The Xtra Factor gains a new host. The wonderful Sarah-Jane Crawford is the new face of the show, coming to your screens later this year.
Sarah-Jane will be taking audiences behind the scenes of one of the biggest shows on TV, providing exclusive backstage access from the X Factor auditions to the live finals, while grilling the Judges - Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B and Louis Walsh - as well as the contestants.
Sarah's been hosting an afternoon radio show on 1Xtra and voicing The Official UK Urban Chart rundown – so she knows music like the back of her hand.
Speaking of her new role, Sarah-Jane said: "I've been a huge fan of The X Factor since day one and have watched every series religiously, so to be the new host of The Xtra Factor in its most exciting year EVER, is what dreams are made of. I'll be asking the Judges the questions that people at home are screaming at their TVs - and you'd better believe I'm going in with a bang! I just can't wait to get on the road now and meet the auditionees!"
Even more reason to be excited about the new series.
Original Girl Power champion Mel B is completing this year's X Factor judging line-up and she won't be mincing her words.
The Spice Girl lived up to her scary moniker when she guested on the panel in 2012 and this year she's sticking around for the series.


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With area schools back in session, many students at the high school level are driving themselves to class for the very first time.
It can be tricky navigating congested school zones even as an experienced driver, and if you've only had your license for a few months, the task can be even more daunting.
Boylan High School junior Michaela Johnson is less than a month away from earning her drivers license. "I'm really excited to start driving because I'm just kind of ready to be independent and not having to worry about asking my mom 'Oh can you take me here, can you take me there,'" she says.
With just two behind-the-wheel sessions left, she'll be driving herself to school in no time. When she finally does, she'll face some new challenges before even leaving the parking lot.
"the school parking lot can get kind of crazy so you always have to be paying attention," says Johnson.
Drive Right driving school owner Barry Molencupp helped nearly 400 high schoolers earn their license this summer. He says the first day students drive themselves to school can be exciting, but with a parking lot full of new drivers, peer pressure can tempt students to take dangerous risks.
"Because you'll have kids that you'll know, kind of drive too fast, peel out and take chances and things like that," says Molencupp.
At Winnebago High School, a new system was put in place at the start of this school year to try an curb these types of behaviors. At the end of each day, administrators take to the streets to direct the flow of traffic. They're also looking for student drivers who are unbuckled, traveling with too many passengers, or are talking on their cell phones.
In Illinois, a new driver is only allowed to drive with one passenger who is not a family member for one year after earning their license. Winnebago High School Students risk loosing their parking passes if they are caught breaking these rules multiple times.
"So it's really helped with that process and providing adult oversight to make sure our students are safe," says Winnebago CUSD 323 Superintendent Scott Bloomquist.
Molencupp offers some advice to students wishing to avoid the rush of cars leaving at the end of the day, "Stay after 10 minutes, let the parking lot clear, and then you can just take your time."
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Eastern Avenue was closed off with crime scene tape Friday night as detectives scoured the area in front of Emily Market following the city's 10th murder.
"We were over here talking and all of a sudden we just heard about six or seven shots," said onlooker Henry Fickling.
Police said those shots hit a 19-year-old, the first teenager to be killed in the city this year.
It's a thought that doesn't sit well with people in the neighborhood.
"It's probably something senseless, something's that's not worth taking anybody's life or anything," Fickling said.
Witnesses said the teenager was in front of Emily Market when the shots were fired.
Police said people in an unknown car picked him up off the street, trying to get him to the hospital.
"People were yelling, trying to get him up off the ground and into the car," Fickling said.
They made it as far as Catharine Street, where they flagged down an ambulance.
The teen was rushed to Baystate Medical Center, but didn't survive.
"I am appalled at the amount of senseless shootings that are going on in our city," said resident Michael Jones.
It is the second murder in the city in less than a week. Police made an arrest in a drug-related murder earlier on Tuesday.
They said Friday night's killing is gang-related.
Last year at this time, the police had responded to their 18th murder. There would be 19 before 2011 ended.
Even though the death toll is lower this year, neighbors want this violence to stop.
"And that's what has us so concerned around here is how quickly these problems can escalate," Jones said.
Police have not made any arrests, but said they are following leads.
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Corwyn (Cory) William Zimbleman
Tucson, AZ (formerly of Champaign, IL)
Age 53. Born April 18, 1952 to the late Willard and Gilda (Ebert) Zimbleman, died June 10, 2005.
An avid atheist, he studied the bible and religion with more fervor than most Christians. He had strong political opinions and followed Amy Goodman's radio broadcast "Democracy Now." Alas the stolen election of 2000 and living with right-winged Americans finally brought him to his early demise. Stress from living in this unjust country brought about several heart attacks rendering him disabled.
Cory, a great man, so very talented, compassionate and intelligent, dedicated to the arts and humanities and the environment, will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and friends. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Montiel; his step-daughter, Esperanza Hernandez both of Tucson; his brother, Mike (Dana) of St. Louis, MO; his sisters, Susan St. Claire of San Jose, CA and Laura Zimbleman of Ypsilanti, MI, and his turtles Heidie, Skinhead and Studley and many other pets.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2005 from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.