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Ceremony Venue : Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis
Reception Venue : Minneapolis City Hall
Floral Design : Luna Vinca
Hair & Makeup : Dee Dredge-Eifler, Creative Beaute Agency
Catering : Atlas Grill
Officiant : Father Joe Malone
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Reception venue: 413 on Wacouta
Design coordinator & Floral: Rocket Science
Brides Gown: Posh
Hair & Makeup : Dee O'Brien
Catering: Common Roots
DJ: Adagio
If I had to sum up Kristen & Seth in one word, it would be simply STUNNING. The two chose to wed at Aria in NE Minneapolis and we were so thankful to be invited to capture it! Although both hail from Minnesota, they now make their home in sunny Southern California, and fittingly infused much Hollywood glam in their carefully planned day. The amazing Kristen pulled together so many chic details, creating the most memorable, luxurious event without compromising her budget. The clean, modern design featured shimmery silver and charcoal accents, lush white hydrangeas, and endless mercury glass votives–it was DIY done so very right. Their great sense of humor and shining personalities made the event such a joy both for us and all of their loved ones! These two care so much for each other and we are so glad they've shared their hearts and vows! Congrats K&S!! You are unforgettable!
VENUE: Aria, Minneapolis
OFFICIANT: Kjersti Moline, Grand Avenue Wedding Officiants
GOWN: Pronovias Barbate, Mestads in Rochester
SHOES: Steve Madden, Bloomingdale's
BRIDE'S JEWELRY: Bisou Tresor, Los Angeles
BRIDESMAID'S JEWELRY: Aldo Shoes
HAIR: Sohiela Mirsharif
BRIDE'S MAKEUP: Fatima Olive
BRIDAL PARTY MAKEUP: Lianna Colestock with Julie Swenson Beauty
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Watters Wtoo, Rush's Bridal in Minneapolis
GROOM'S TUX: Suit Supply
STATIONERY: Minted.com
FLOWERS: Studio Emme
RENTALS: Avant Decor
CATERING &DESSERTS: Crave Catering
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Despite still being a name on everybody's lips, and the man who practically defined fame in the postmodern world, exhibitions of work by Andy Warhol are surprisingly rare in this country. It makes this new show, The Portfolios, at Dulwich Picture Gallery a little bit of a treat.
Eighty works drawn from the Bank of America Collection are on display here, covering a span of almost twenty years, from 1965-1984. Comprised of silkscreen prints, this show presents a detailed cross-section of some of the most significant works by one of the twentieth century's most significant artists. It's a striking recommendation.
Mingling among the lesser known works are some of the most iconic images created: Warhol on Mohammed Ali and Marilyn Monroe, for example. Warhol created these icons, he created motifs that, produced cheaply, could be shipped cheaply in mass quantities. It's what people wanted: colourful, bright and disposable. These are gorgeous prints. But that they are where they are and venerated accordingly, Warhol's is the joke that will never get old.
Andy Warhol: The Portfolios opens at Dulwich Picture Gallery today, until 16 September.

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Man Cited for Releasing Balloons to Impress Girlfriend
When it comes to how far their love will go, the sky is definitely not the limit.
When it comes to how far their love will go, the sky is definitely not the limit.
Tonight after Mitt Romney makes his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention you'll see the standard political or big event type balloon drop, but I bet you don't know how big of a production it is, and there is one man responsible for the whole thing, his name is Treb Heining and he's done the last 7 republican conventions, the Super Bowl, Academy Awards and more.
Technology continues to grow by leaps and bounds, remember just a hand full of years ago when these little laser pointers started to show up everywhere, well those little laser pointers have grown up to become more than just an annoyance for rock stars on stage, they are slowly becoming handheld weapons, making the inner Stormtrooper in me very excited
What happens when Government goes crazy and decides it knows better than parents? It bans kids from blowing up balloons! At first I thought this story was a joke, but it isn't.
According to the new "EU toy safety directive" kids under the age of 8 not allowed to blow up balloons or use "Whistle blowers", the party favor that displays a long colored paper tongue and makes noise when blown into, under the age of 14.
Video game maker THQ released 10,000 red balloons in San Fransisco this week angering some environmentalists and residents of San Fransisco.


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Another group of local veterans are back home Friday morning, after a nearly 24-hour trip to Washington DC as part of the 19th Great River Honor Flight.
Nearly 200 motorcycles escorted the veterans home to a huge crowd of family, friends and patriots at John Wood Community College late Thursday night.
Local veterans from both Korea and World War Two were showered with gratitude all day as they took part in a free trip to our nation's capital, to see the memorials that were built in their honor.
These trips are free to all veterans of World War Two and Korea. If you or someone you know would like to participate, click on www.wgem.com/honorflight for an application.
Veterans that participated in June 20th flight (** - World War II Veterans)
Fred Anderson, Quincy
Bill Armel, Quincy **
Jack Bristow, Milton
Jerry Brown, Quincy
Ernie Buckman, Quincy
Merle Carlton, Barry
Donald Chamberlain, Pittsfield
Andy Chaplin, Griggsville
Robert Elledge, Quincy
George Ellsworth, Quincy
Bob Ericson, Quincy
Bill Finney, Augusta
Gabe Gabel, Keokuk
Harry Gleckler, New Salem
Donald Graves, Payson
John Grisham, Pittsfield
Ronald Ham, Bushnell
Lawrence Harrell, Carthage
Wayne Hempleman, Quincy
Donald Huston, Mt. Sterling
Don Irwin, Bushnell
Wendell Kurtz, Edina
Melvin Martin, Kahoka
Dean Moore, LaHarpe
Wayne Nelson, Keokuk
Robert Otte, Canton
Richard Schaffer, Quincy **
Joe Schmidt, Quincy
Dan Snyder, Carthage
Rex Throop, Vestaburg, MI **
Bill Townsend, Quincy
Weldon Vanzant, Mt. Sterling
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Makes 3 1/2 to 4 cups (enough for 6 tacos)
A home cook who's not used to measuring, Silvia Duarte wanted to use up the rest of a leftover rotisserie chicken. This mixture is the result. It makes a nice filling for tacos and sandwiches, especially on a toasted roll spread with a thin layer of cream cheese.
From Duarte, of Fredericksburg, Va.
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
About 2 1/2 cups cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken (white and dark meat, with no skin)
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons teriyaki marinade, such as Kikkoman brand (optional)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook for several minutes, until softened.
Add the tomato and cook for 1 minute, stirring, then add the chicken and cilantro, stirring to incorporate.
Cook until the chicken is heated through; stir in the teriyaki marinade, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm or cold.
Per serving: 130 calories, 17 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugar


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Getting Fresh with Your Farmer
So I'll just assume that you've heard about the Talley Farms Fresh Harvest program. (If not http://talleyfarmsfreshharvest.com ) Being part of this very inspiring produce program for almost a year now, I've started thinking different about dinner, and also where it comes from. I've noticed I'm not the only one.
After the last few decades of growing ingenuity in the food industry to produce more processed and genetically modified foods in large corporate facilities, the pendulum has really begun to swing the other way in the foodie culture. There has been a significant boom in the "eating local" movement, and with that, a public interest in supporting and meeting their local farmers and ranchers. I, along with the other 1,000 or so members that get a weekly Fresh Harvest box definitely fall into this category.
It's my opinion that the wine industry initiated this way of thinking. For years, wine drinkers have willingly been inundated with information about terroir, vineyard practices, and the farming ethics that all contribute to the differing profiles of their wines. General interest in this topic has been piqued and it's only natural that it would translate to food and other products. But really, who would have ever guessed that a discussion about soil, irrigation, and pesticides would be so necessary- especially at meal time?
Recently, there have been several new food and wine events created in an effort to bring the public closer to their local growers. This month alone, there are two major events here on the Central Coast that aim to put farmers, wineries, and consumers together. Talley Vineyards will be participating in both.
First, we will be attending the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival on April 20th up at Pomar Junction in Paso Robles http://earthdayfoodandwine.com. This very hip annual event celebrates everything food and wine with a focus on sustainable, bio-dynamic, and organic. Second, we will be participating in the first annual Farmfest at the Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach http://www.slowine.com/events/farmfest.php. This event will feature over 25 wineries and an unprecedented number of local producers from Central Coast Creamery to our own Talley Farms Fresh Harvest!
At Talley Vineyards, and now Talley Farms, we're always eager for an opportunity to educate. Hopefully you too will have the chance to attend these events and "shake the hand that feeds you".


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Lawrence Public Schools 650 West St. Joseph St. Lawrence, MI 49064 269-674-8233
Small schools, BIG opportunities...
Home of the Tigers!
Section 18 (2) of the Public Act 94 of 1979, The State School Aid Act, has been amended, which requires each school district and intermediate school district to post certain information on its website within 30 days after a board adopts it annual operating budget or any subsequent revision to that budget. The Annual Budget & Transparency Reporting is an opportunity to communicate our community on how we utilize the resources that are provided to us.
The following information is required to be posted on our website:
Section 1-- Budget and Salary/CompensationTransparency Reporting
100% Employee Paid Benefits Available to Staff Include:
District Paid Lobbying Costs
MI School Data Portal--School Dashboard Information
Admin Staff
John Overley
Duane Fish
|Jr. Sr. High School Principal
Eric Adams
|AD / Dean of Students
Katie Soule
|Counselor - Jr / Sr High
Gretchen Gendron
|Elementary Principal
Sue Goldenberg
|Elementary Social Worker
|Support Staff
James Johnson
|Transportation Supervisor/Head Custodian
Tammy Poirier
|Cafeteria Manager
Eula Tarantino
|Internal Accounts/Attendance Manager
Mindy Donovan-Andrews
|Administrative Assistant, High School
Jenny Sinkler
|Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Carmelita Beeching
|Administrative Assistant, Elementary
Kim Bagby
|Instructional Coach - Elementary
Wendy Charles
|Administrative Assistant/Human Resources
Tom Wyman
Jeri Price
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Agriculture Communication
How To Watch a Video Without an Internet Connection
Want to use video in your presentation but won't have internet access at your location? You can download videos from YouTube and Vimeo right to your computer to play later, using Keepvid to download. See the 1:53 video how to Download Online Video
Not All YouTube Videos Can Be Used in Presentations Due to Copyright Restrictions
Here's the kind of YouTube videos you can use in your presentation:
- videos that are not copyrighted all rights reserved (like NDSU Extension videos)
- videos that fall under the classroom use exception to copyright- when the performance of the video/audio is for a non-profit educational use and held in a face-to-face setting in a classroom (a place devoted to instruction), you can use a copyrighted work.
Sonja Fuchs, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-6403
Image from Ben Dalton on Flickr
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Getty Images Allows Free Embedding
Getty Images, the world's largest photo service, is allowing embedding of some of their images (more than 12 million as of this writing) on websites, blogs and social media for free, as long as you do not use them for commercial purposes.
The embedded images, like the one below, link back to the Getty Images website and include a footer crediting Getty Images.
I had trouble finding images I could embed until I went to http://www.gettyimages.com/Creative/Frontdoor/embed which included a link to all embeddable images.
Using the embed code for the images can be a little tricky in Ag CMS, as you will have to navigate the HTML view of the content item you are editing. Resizing the embedded image is a manual process as well. You will need to change the "width" and "height" settings in the HTML code, making sure you maintain the image's aspect ratio.
There are many free and some right reserved images that you can use more easily and flexibly than Getty's embeddable images, but if you are looking for an image of a specific person, place or event they are a great option.
Bob Bertsch, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-7381
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Write the Right Word: Forward, Backward, Toward
Words such as "forward," "backward" and "toward" that indicate direction do not need an "s" at the end.
For example, you would say: "The cars inched forward slowly." Or this: "We moved toward the front of the theater."
However, words such as "beside" may take an "s," depending on usage.
"Beside" means at the side of or next to something or someone. For instance: "We stood beside the man wearing a cowboy hat."
"Besides" means in addition to or furthermore. For example: "What are you studying besides algebra?" Or this: "I don't want to take vacation now because I'm too busy; besides, I can't afford it."
Ellen Crawford, (701) 231-5391
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Copy and paste when you have long lists in Google Forms
When you ask a question on a Google Form that has many response options, you don't need to enter each one manually.
For instance, if you ask the question "Which ND county do you live in?" you don't have to type in each of the county names for the response options. You can just copy and paste from a list online or in a document right into your form.
See YouTube video (3:48) about long lists in Google Forms.
Sonja Fuchs, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-6403
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Like Ag Comm Web Services on Facebook
You can keep up with the latest in social media and web technology by liking NDSU Ag Comm Web Services on Facebook.
Recently we shared information on changes Facebook has been making that could affect how many people see your Facebook posts, tips on strengthening your passwords and recommendations for word processing options on iPad.
Bob Bertsch, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-7381
Sonja Fuchs, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-6403
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Social Shares on Ag CMS
You may have noticed the small Facebook and Twitter icons next to a "Share" button on your Ag CMS content (see image). They are part of the social sharing bar that is automatically added to each of the main content items in the Ag CMS. The social sharing bar allows people viewing an item on your website to quickly share it on Facebook, on Twitter, by email or any one of almost 300 other ways.
Over the past year, people viewing our web content have used the social sharing bar to share 2,813 times, and those shares have led directly to 1,947 visits to our websites. That's almost 2,000 visits that would have not taken place, if someone had not shared our content with their friends, family and co-workers.
You can make your content more shareable by using a short, descriptive title; by including images that will make for a more interesting social media post; and by posting content that is timely and relevant.
Let me know if you want to learn more about the social sharing bar or about making your content more shareable.
Bob Bertsch, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-7381
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Web Services Offers 1-on-1 Meetings
Ag Communication's Web Services team will be offering "1-on-1" days February, 19, 20, 21 and 24.
"1-on-1" days are set aside for individual meetings with people who have an in-depth question, need guidance with a new tool, want some help with a project or just want to talk about technology.
You can sign up to meet with either Sonja Fuchs or Bob Bertsch about Ag CMS, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, eXtension resources, personal learning networks, online meetings, web analytics, social media metrics or anything else you want to talk about.
Just go to https://ndsuagcomm.youcanbook.me to sign up for a 30-minute block of time (or 2 if you need more time).
We look forward to talking with you!
Bob Bertsch, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-7381
Sonja Fuchs, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-6403
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Write the Right Word: Possessive vs. Descriptive Phrase
The difference between a possessive and a descriptive phrase is that the first takes an apostrophe when you add an "s" and the second does not.
You must add "'s" when you are indicating that something belongs to someone or something. For example: "We found five of the neighbor's cows in our pasture." Or this: "The cat's paws were very muddy."
However, you do not need to add an apostrophe to a word ending in "s" when that word is being used in a descriptive sense. For example: "The new leaders guide will be available next month." Or this: "We agreed to the Elks request for funding."
Here's a good way to determine whether you need an apostrophe: You don't need it if you can rewrite the sentence and use the words "by" or "for." Because you could say "the new guide for leaders" or the "request by the Elks," you wouldn't need an apostrophe.
Another test is whether the item belongs to someone or something. The guide doesn't belong to the leaders and the request doesn't belong to the Elks.
Ellen Crawford, information specialist, (701) 231-5391
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Easy to Embed YouTube Videos and Playlists on Your Website
Find out how easy it is to include YouTube content on your Ag CMS site.
Image from Seungho Han on Flickr
Sonja Fuchs, Web Technology Specialist, (701) 231-6403
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NDSU Cloud Storage Provides Opportunities to Work Remotely and Share Data
Cloud-based storage -- the ability to store and share data online -- is a very useful tool to those who find themselves working from a remote location or collaboratively. NDSU now has two cloud storage options: Google Drive and Microsoft SkyDrive Pro. These two options are very similar and provide a reasonable amount of storage space: 30GB for Google Drive and 25GB for SkyDrive Pro.
Google Drive is just one in a set of tools created by Google for online use. This 30GB of space can act as a storage area accessible from both work and home, and as a space to share documents with others. Google Drive can be accessed by either a Web browser or a client installed on your computer/portable device. To access from the Web, visit the Google home page, click on the "sign in" button in the upper right corner and log in with your NDSU credentials. If you have not yet set up your NDSU account with Google, follow the NDSU instructions.
Learn more about Google Drive. If you've used Google Docs or other Google services with a gmail account, you'll be asked to choose your @ndsu.edu or @gmail.com account at login.
Microsoft SkyDrive Pro offers 25GB of space that also can be used for both online storage and file sharing. It can be accessed from a tab in your Office 365 Webmail, through a downloadable app on your computer/portable device or through features integrated into Microsoft Office 2013. As with Google Drive, files can be shared with and edited by others. Due to its utilization of SharePoint, the SkyDrive Pro integration inside MS Office may appear somewhat confusing. When saving a document in Office 2013, SkyDrive Pro will appear as a SharePoint icon titled "North Dakota University System."
For additional information, visit the MS Office SkyDrive Pro site or the information on how to start using your team site, SkyDrive Pro, and Newsfeed to share documents and ideas.
While both options are similar in operation and offerings, how you currently use online tools will be the best barometer as to which one will fit your needs. If you primarily collaborate with others using Google Docs or other Google tools, Google Drive may be your best choice due to its familiarity and integration with other Google products. If you are more accustomed to using SharePoint and/or Microsoft Office to work with others or are not using any Google tools, SkyDrive Pro may be the better bet. With direct access to it from Office 2013 and the online NDSU email portal, SkyDrive Pro is easy to access and one less password to remember.
However, the real benefit is that you don't' have to choose; you can have both. Even if you only use one for collaboration, the other can be used for storage. With a combined total of 55GB of storage space, you can easily do your work and also keep backup copies of your most important files.
Learn more about Collaboration and Storage options and how to choose one.
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0Snooki's Friends from Jersey Shore Are So Happy for Her
Of course those lovable guidos and guidettes are happy for Snooki! Why wouldn't they be? She's having a baby! What could possibly be wrong with that?
First, Pauly D spoke up about how excited he is for Snooki's new arrival:
"Crazy! I'm real excited," Pauly told MTV News about his pal's impending motherhood. "You want to know why? I love babies! I love everything about them, when they're not yours. So I'll take care of it, spoil it and then when it's crying, give it back to Snooki."
It seems that Pauly isn't the only one excited by the "Shore" crew's first baby; the mama-to-be is also pretty stoked. "She's excited," he shared about Snooki. "She loves it. She's always wanted kids. I want to be at the delivery room."
While the baby's daddy is most definitely Jionni, Pauly laughed that Snooki's fling with Vinny had him worrying he might be a dad in the near future. "He's counting the months," Pauly joked about Vinny doing the conception math. "At first he was, but then he's like, 'It's no way in the world, it's no way. It's gotta be Jionni's. It's gotta be.' Aw, man, congratulations Vinny!" Pauly laughed.
Oh God, what if it is Vinny's kid? Or worse, what it the baby comes out looking just like a tiny little Situation? That's a horrible, horrible thought, so I'll just start thinking about how good the Snooki Delivery Special will be when it airs on MTV. Pauly will hit on nurses and other pregnant ladies, and Deena would try out something in an IV somewhere. It will be such a glorious piece of art, it really will.
But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's also check out what good ol' Sammi Sweetheart had to say about her friend's pregnancy and engagement, and, of course, the wedding:
"I think for Nicole, I can see her having a cheetah or zebra print-themed wedding because she loves animal print," roomie Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola told us today while promoting the upcoming season finale of Jersey Shore (airing March 15 at 10 p.m. on MTV). "I'm excited for them. I just can't wait to party for the wedding and do all the fun things she has coming in her life now."
Sammi already has some GTL-inspired baby gifts in mind.
"If it's a boy maybe some hair gel," she laughed. "If it's a girl, maybe some baby bronzer. I think it's definitely going to be Jersey-themed."
"Snooki is going to be a fun parent," Sammi added.
And for any Snooki haters out there, Sammi's got some words for you.
"It's not like she's 16 and pregnant," she said. "She's doing her thing, she's living her life and I just think she's blessed. I can't wait to see a little guido or guidette running around. I just think it's going to be so exciting."
Yeah, it's not like she's 16 and pregnant, ok? It's just that she's 24 and probably an alcoholic, that's what's worrisome.
How are you guys feeling right now? Are you settling in to a world that will soon contain Snooki's offspring yet?
March 8, 2012 at 4:30 am by Emily
0Quotables: Sammi from Jersey Shore Posing for Playboy?
"My boobs are real, they will sag to the floor. I just feel weird about my boobs. … But I don't know. I don't know if that's the right direction you want to go in."
- Jersey Shore's Sammi Sweetheart responds to the timeless question "would you ever show them boobies in a nudey mag?"
You know, Sammi said that she wasn't sure if she would ever do something like pose for Playboy, but I think she would in a heartbeat. For one thing, I think that whenever somebody gets all jokey and wishy washy when asked a question, then they're lying. For another, it seems like Sammi is just flat out fishing for compliments about her weird, real, saggy boobs, and if she got the right amount of sweet-talking, she'd show anything. And for another thing, I kind of just want it to happen.
I know! I feel really gross for thinking this, but I think Sammi is a really attractive lady, and if given the chance to see her in Playboy, I would definitely look. And it's not because I'm a perv! Ok, it's not just because I'm a perv, it's also because she's always so awkward and uncomfortable in any situation that isn't getting into a domestic dispute with her boyfriend on camera, and I'd be interested to see how that pans out in photographs.
Does anybody understand where I'm coming from on this one? Please? I'm welcoming you to creep here, so I'd grab this opportunity if I were you: would you want to see Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola do a spread for Playboy? What about J Woww? No, I know, Snooki! You want to see Snooki strut her stuff in the buff!
Which one will it be, folks? And don't say Deena because then I'll know you're just fibbing.
January 20, 2012 at 5:30 am by Emily
42The 5 Best (and Worst!) 'Stars Without Makeup' of 2011
Ah, how often we forget that celebrities are actually "real" people, much like we are, and how grafitying it can be to see them doing normal things like going to the gym, buying coffee, and wearing hats to try and disguise just how normal they are.
Here're the 5 Best Celebrities Without Makeup of 2011:
#5 – Sammi Giancola
So, right, I realize that she's not technically without makeup, but compared to what she *usually* looks like, this is as bare-faced as it gets, guys.
#4 – Miranda Kerr
This one is kind of a given, because if you're a Victoria's Secret supermodel, you're contractually obligated to look like this. OF COURSE she's going to show up on the "good" side of this list somewhere.
#3 – Khloe Kardashian
Some of you probably think that it's a joke, or a mistake, that Khloe ended up on this side of the post, but compared to her older drama queen sisters, Khloe-sans-makeup is refreshing enough to make you forget that she doesn't look all that great in comparison to what she looks like with makeup. So in the paradox world of the Kardashians, that makes her look AMAZING in the real world.
#2 – Kirstie Alley
Here's another one that might have you scratching at your head, but Kirstie here is included on the 'Best' list because she looks her AGE. And she goes out in public not really giving a f-ck about what people think about her face, and that's probably more attractive than most of the plasticky people we talk about overall.
#1 – Jennifer Love Hewitt
Bitch please. Did you think you were going to escape 2011 without at least one more "I LOVE JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT" post?
Jump in for the worst!
December 28, 2011 at 7:30 am by Sarah
10Stars Without Makeup: Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola
Oh. My God. Oh my God. Look at this, will you? There's a chick from Jersey Shore that's *actually* a natural beauty. I could seriously just fall all over myself and die. No weird, sculpted facial augmentations, no diarrhea diets to enhance the cheeks (both of them), no plaster of Paris injections to look like a weird work of "art" … I'm kind of at a loss for words.
Sammi Giancola is actually, legitimately pretty, and just might have a chance of rising above the trashiness of her reality show. If, you know, she could lay off the douchebag pencil-dick boyfriend and quit hanging around with twits like Deena Cortese, Nicole Polizzi, and Jenni Farley. And learns some proper grammar and stops talking like a gutter rat. And stops …
Never mind. You're right. Girlfriend doesn't stand a chance.
She sure is something to look at though, huh?
December 22, 2011 at 9:30 am by Sarah
3Sam and Deena from Jersey Shore Did A Commercial!
Have any of you seen this? Because I haven't. Apparently this commercial for those shady energy shots premiered a couple of weeks ago, but it still needs to be officially shared.
Have I mentioned lately how much I love Jersey Shore? I've been rewatching it from the beginning because I'm sick so pretty much all I've felt like doing for the past little bit is lay in bed, catch you guys up on the world around us, hang out with my little guinea pig, and watch the uncensored episodes of Jersey Shore. And trust me, I feel like a queen for it.
But anyway, who's going to buy these energy products based on Deena Cortese and her many talents?!


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The Michigan foreclosure process occurs in three steps. These three steps include defaulting on the monthly mortgage payments, notifications of an intent to sell, and the auction. A bank wants you to get caught up on the mortgage because they do not want your home.
The first step of the Michigan foreclosure process is when the borrower of a home loan fails to pay their monthly house payment. When this occurs the lender will immediately file with the courts a notice of default and notify the borrower that they have missed their payment and the foreclosure process has begun. You will then owe penalties and fees on top of the mortgage payments that you are behind. It is best to work with the lender if you do not want to lose your home due to foreclosure.
The second step of the Michigan foreclosure process is a notification of intent to sell the property announced in the local paper and filed through the local county courthouse in your area. You will receive plenty of notifications in the mail regarding the intent to sell the property at a public auction also. In most foreclosure cases, a home will not go to auction for approximately 4 to 6 months of defaulting on the loan. Sometimes, it can take up to 1 year for a property to go to auction.
The auction is the final step of the Michigan foreclosure process. This is held by the county courthouse and it is open to the public or anyone who wants to come and bid on a home. Once a house is auctioned off you will need to vacate the property right away. You cannot save your home through the lender if it goes to auction unless you buy your home back at the auction. Some borrower's purchase their home back through the auction at a much lower price than they defaulted on.
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Well, it wasn't about acting after all.
Then again, it didn't take a genius to figure that out, did it?
In an article by Josh Gross on Sherdog.com, Couture is quoted as saying some damning things about the UFC and how the organization has treated him in recent months.
In the statement released on Couture's official website he alluded to his decision having to do with respect. Well, now we have a better idea of what he meant:
"…I'm tired of being taken advantage of, played as the nice guy and basically swimming against the current with the management of the UFC. I have a lot of other things going on in my life that I'm doing just fine with. I don't need the problems. I don't feel like I get the respect I deserve from the organization, and that's motivation No. 2 for the letter of resignation that was sent today."
Wait, it gets worse:
"I think the final straw for me was meeting with Dana and Lorenzo (Fertitta, UFC co-owner) where they claimed I was the No. 2 paid athlete in the organization, which I know is a bold-faced lie," Couture said. Polling other athletes, said Couture, he learned that his compensation — some $250,000 a fight with pay-per-view bonuses, according to the Couture camp — was nowhere near what other top UFC fighters were making.
"All us athletes are all pretty tightly intertwined," he said. "You hear what other guys were paid signing bonuses and what other guys were paid on the record and off the record with bonuses. I've heard Chuck's numbers. Tito's numbers. Hughes' numbers. Quinton's numbers. Cro Cop, Wanderlei. I heard what they were offering Fedor, and it's insulting."
According to Gross' article, Couture indicates he's under contract to the UFC for nine more months. However, it's unclear whether he will be a true free agent at that point because he's still contracted to the UFC for two more fights and White asserted in his statement that Couture is still under contract to him.
Randy wants Fedor and he's got the public on his side. There are people in this industry (Monte Cox comes to mind) who have gone head-to-head with Dana White and survived. However, I can't really think of anyone who has gone against Dana and walked away a winner. Maybe Randy will be the first?
Welcome to the UFC's worst nightmare. Things are going to get worse before they get better.
I wonder if this will spark an all-out revolt in the UFC? Arlovski and Tito have to be pretty pissed off right now, and they're pretty big draws…
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Although it's true that Dana was screwing Randy out of his slice of the pie, I'm not sure I understand how Dana was supposed to lure Fedor without making matters worse. Do the top UFC fighters want Dana to offer less money to Fedor? If so, how would that get him into the UFC?
I think we all need to accept that some of the best talent on the world is not keen on the organizational culture at UFC and they prefer to fight elsewhere, if at all. There isn't going to be one great monolithic organization where we can see who's the best fighter. You'll have to just compare what fighters do as they rotate through the different orgs.
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welcome to mma's transition into what "messed" up boxing… boxing dont have no monopoly like the ufc does and now randy is throwing the first salvo which will destroy the ufc as you know it… now the ufc will have to be more like boxing and less like the wwe in terms of how they promote fights….
which imo is great for the fighters cause they will see more money .. nick diaz was complaining about mayweather making so much money well randy's turn here will open the flood gates…
money will def talk and ufc thinking they wanted to save a few bucks by having fedor in an exclusive contract will now be forced to pay there guys top dollar cause if "captain america" can spit in thier face then why to say this wont lead to a trend. Or if they ever get as successful as randy , well thats what they have to look foward too….
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Regarding Couture's contractual status, the UFC reported on its own TV show (Inside the UFC) when the Couture comeback announcement was made in early January of this year that Couture had signed a contract a few weeks earlier that was for four fights or two years. So that would mean he would be a free agent in late 2008… still approximately a year away.
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Check out the Kevin Iole article with quotes from Dana White. Yeesh, Vince McMahon would be very proud of Dana White's ability to blame anything and everything on that gosh-darned media.
Very conveniently, it's ignored that Couture never said he found out about other fighters' pay through the evil media. Couture said that he found out about other fighters' pay by talking to those fighters.
Also, I'm sure Couture and the fighters that he spoke to will appreciate the quote, "These guys are all the toughest guys in the world, but they're like (expletives) in a beauty salon… They hear these rumors and they believe them and then they get insulted like (expletives) after we try to talk reality with them."
Equally endearing is the following quote about Fedor: "The negotiations with those guys were so nutty, that at this point, I don't give (an expletive) if he ever comes with us. If there were real rankings out there, he wouldn't be the No. 1 fighter in the world, believe me."
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classic white…lol
i think dana didnt think that the fighters would notice the sold out arenas and the ppv supposed success and how that should translate to more money for them.
yeah im sure many of those fighters will appreciate those comments from dana….
you have to wonder , at least in the fighters eyes, would they rather see a strong ufc brand model operating or the existing boxing model that now prevails in terms of how the fighters get paid.
some of those boxing mismatches ie. mayweather , are earning those boxers huge pay days yet floyd can only sell out arenas when he faces real marketable fighters like dlh or ricky hatton.
i would say that couture could sell out an arena with the right opponent regardless if the ufc is involved. Now the UFC is mainly responsible for that but couture's name has grown along side the sport. It will be interesting to see if the UFC will be able to sell out arenas without him..
and if couture aligns himself with another promotion , its a wrap… be it either m-1 or cubans new venture or even elite xc ( which gary shaw runs) …. what dana dont realize is that every ufc fighters on staff is seeing what to expect if they ever become famous or popular like a couture….
so basically become a great fighter, make the ufc tons of money, represent them and help them grow and you will be rewarded how? like randy ? sets a bad precedent and all it would take is a mark cuban to treat these guys to some more money to have ufc vulnurable to an exodus of talent…
dana white thinks he can shrug this off but i think will see that this is gonna cause a chain reaction. mo money mo problems
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I am trying to get over the shock of this crazy news today but it doesn't seem to be working. And the continued feeling I have is that I just don't get Randy on this. If he was only wanting to fight Fedor I could understand more him walking away from the game. Since it seems that is unlikely right now. But the complaints about money I just don't get at all from him. If in fact Fedor is the only fight he wanted anyways, because then money doesn't matter except for that one fight. And even withstanding that fight he's making a ton of money now, he's got an amazing house and an unbelieveable gym. The UFC treats him, outside of the financial stuff, like a GOD. To me the complaint from him just comes off as money-grubing and I am usually a pro-fighter guy on financial things. It's just the way it's coming off to me when I read his comments.
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to jeremy
i believe from randys quotes was that once the fedor fight wouldve been signed , considering the magnitude of that fight and how much money fedor was making, he was expecting a huge one time raise for that fight…
the biggest fight money wise right now is fedor… as well as a legacy fight for him… he wasnt gonna be cool with 250k plus bonus to fight fedor when they were offering fedor 1.5 mil… and randy was the champ
i think randy thought once that fight was made that all the other short changed purses of previous fights in his opinoin would be somewhat absolved with the record purse he was hoping to make fighting fedor.. but ufc couldnt even get that done.
you cant compare randy money making venutres with what he has made the ufc and how un balanced the money these fighters are making with what the ufc is supposdly taking in…
if this were a boxing fight , both of these fighters would be making upwards of ten mil each… all the ingredients are there other than the ufc being a monopoly and not wanting to pay huge amounts of purses cause it has a chain reaction to other fights….
mayweather v. hatton = couture v. fedor… both would sell out fast , i belive that the mma fight would have more ppv buys than the boxing fight… yet pbf and hatton are making upwards of 10 mil each…. and fedor was asking for just 1.5 a fight and randy wouldve probally been asking for mabey a little bit more…
its a money issue but because the ufc is making major cake off these fighters and while dana white can "promote" till he is 65 and still be in his "prime" , these fighters are only as good as their body allows them to be … so at 44 randy is trying to cash out… and he has done as much for the ufc as they have for him… and instead of making this a win win for both sides they made it into a lose lose cause they couldnt get fedor as well as them not paying what randy thought he was worth in the past…
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"The UFC treats him, outside of the financial stuff, like a GOD"
this is the problem… they treat him like a GOD cause he is a money maker for them in and outside the octagon. He is a great ambassador of the sport and has millions of fans… but if theyre not paying him then it would only be natural for randy to feel like he is being used without compensation….
i wouldnt go to work if i didnt have a paycheck comming every two weeks… even if they treated my like jesus christ.
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Well jeremy, let me just help you along with your feelings against Randy on this one.
Imagine (its easy if you try) that you are a supremely talented fighter who works your ass off every time you train and that you have no problem taking on the best in the world. Now imagine that for 10 years, you fight as the companies biggest star but don't make much money because the finances of the company aren't that great and it is still growing. Then imagine that the company makes it big and has enormous amounts of capital(in large part due to you). Now imagine that after all you have done for this company, all the times you were an ambassador for them, the time that you were a big part of their breakthrough reality show, all the times you headlined fights that made record ppv numbers…. then imagine another fighter coming over who has never made the company a single dime, getting offered WAY more than you make, even though you are the champion (and according to the president of the company, you would destroy this fighter). Is that really hard to understand?
You really think randy is a money grubber? Is that really how someone who has never once bitched about the UFC, never said a bad thing about the owners or president and who is regarded as the nicest, most honest fighter that ever competed comes across? I understand if someone says brandon vera is greedy (although I don't agree with it), because he is a younger guy that hasn't proven much in the sport yet. But I don't understand someone who thinks of a guy who is a 5 time world champion in 2 different weight classes and is generally regarded as the greatest fighter in UFC history, as a money grubber. Or do you think that maybe, after all these years, you are getting taken advantage of because you are such a nice guy?
About a year ago Dana was in trouble. His number 1 challenger(vera) was refusing to re-sign and his heavyweight division was considered the weakest in the company. His champion was coming off a couple of lackluster performances and was considered to be the most unpopular fighter in the sport. Randy came in, in his forties, and helped push your brand to the next level by winning the heavyweight title. Now you have one of the most marketable fighters in the world back in the title slot. Randy saved that division, plain and simple.
Money matters when the guy who is putting on the fight makes 1000 times more than the guy helping draw in the revenue (and then lies about how much he(dana) is making, hence the UFC all of sudden got really secretive on their ppv buyrates).
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For us fans, escalating pay means higher PPV costs and ticket prices. Its an unfortuneate by-product that comes with MMA growing popularity.
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MORE than 300 cancer patients in North Yorkshire were given a grant during 2013 to help them with costs relating to their cancer treatment.
Among the 315 people helped by Macmillan Cancer Support, North Yorkshire, patients received £95,504 for clothing, bedding, heating bills and transport, as well as practical household items like washing machines.
Across the UK, more patients were helped with clothing than with any other cost arising from having cancer, Macmillan said. This was followed by grants to help with the cost of fuel bills and grants to help with travel to and from hospital for treatment.
The new figures from the charity highlighted the financial difficulties that often follows a cancer diagnosis, the charity said.
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This farewell video features Campbell looking back at his life and career. He also sends a personal message to his wife, Kimberley, a former Radio City Music Hall dancer that the Rhinestone Cowboy met on a blind date in 1981. "My love goes out to Kim, my amazing grace. You've been by my side through these changing times, and it means the world to me."
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We are so lucky to have you in our musical world. The first song I remember hearing on the radio is when "Galveston" was first played. We lived in Springfield, IL at the time. You're a fatastic musician and an even better person. I'm so glad I was able to see you perform in Floomington, IL in January 2012. Best wishes for a Happy Birthday.
Music & performance is still awesome no matter what age he is!
Dear Glen, one of the first records I ever received as a boy was a single called "Southern Nights". I have been listening and singing ever since. From your performance in True Grit to the Album "Show Me Your Way", and now whatever lies ahead, know that you have made a difference in my life and my prayers are with you and family. Thank you for everything.
Dr. Bomke
Dear Mr. Campbell,
I know you're on stage tonight. Your key to life. Don't worry, my Grandfather was 96 years old. Believe me, there will be more stories to tell. Enjoy the good place meanwhile.
11/27/2012 sent from Leipzig, Germany, midnight. Klaus
Another "small town" Arkansan
What a great show you treated everyone to in Texarkana last night! I loved every minute of it. Thanks for the years of wonderful music that you have given to me and all who love your music!
Donna in Boston
Just saw you in Boston a few weeks ago. I went with a bunch of 50ish (60ish) girlfriends. We loved it and we love you up here in Boston – don't forget that! The world's been good to me too – thanks for reminding me so I can say my thanks to you know Who…
http://twitter.com/ibmxt Neil Hughes
Hi Glen You are an inspiration. I share your love of Jesus. It was on TBN when I first heard you play "Jesus and Me" in The Glass Cathederal" I now do a daily play of "The Greatest Gift of All". There is a special place for those who believe and especially those that boast in Jesus. I pray that our mighty God lets us meet in "That Better Place".
http://www.facebook.com/blessedw8 Renate Miller
Great Story on CBS Sunday today. I had the honor of working with Mr. Campbell several times when he performed at the Grand Palace in Branson, MO. I can honestly say of the many stars I worked with he was a diamond in a mound of "jewels". Even though we were simple behind the scenes staff he always treated us like fellow human beings. In a time when the morals of the music industry was changing it was nice to have such a wonderful role model for my daughter who also worked there, became, and remains a huge fan of Mr. Campbell. He is and always will be a genuine human being in a world filled with such fakeness. For this and so very much more, I am most thankful to have had the wonderful blessing of time with you and to say Thank you for being true to who you are, Love your latest song, the reminder is much needed. May God bless you in whatever direction your heart takes you on this journey we call life.
Marlan Glock
My Mother and I used to watch your show together. Her eyes lit up when you came on and you helped fill a void in the loss of her only son, my brother, David. Thank you for sharing your talent, smile and music. You'll never know how you touched our lives and made it better. I pray for a cure for you everyday. Keep trying and never give up.
Come up & see us in Canada EDMONTON, ALBERTA first!
Matt in Mo
Great concert last night in Springfield, MO!! Take care and God bless you and your amazing family. Long live the Rhinestone Cowboy.
Please Glen Campbell, contact Gary Null! He has helped thousands of people overcome many chronic diseases/conditions. He has many years of rock hard scientific evidence and many testimonials. I am sure everyone would like to see you perform for the years to come!
Don't fade away with "The ghost on the canvas" keep on travelling down the road!
Tony from Oz
Greg Harper
Thank you, Mr. Campbell….I had the wonderful honor to see you live at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in 1982…sat on the 4th row…did not play my guitar for at least a month….how could anyone ever be better or do it like you did??? I hope your family shares these words with you..from a poor boy who grew up on the south side of Atlanta, GA in the 1960′s…I used to sneak into my brother's room and play your records, and sing along with you…later in the early 70′s, I taught myself to play, and listened to your records, and watched you on TV….thank you for your wonderful music, voice, and for all you did back in the 60′s with The Wrecking Crew….you are the best ever…Much Love to you and your family….hope to shake your hand in Heaven some day, and play my guitar and sing a song just for YOU!!! Always, Greg Harper
I love this song but I dont like the cd its on too weird for me
What a beautifully poignant song, Glen. I think that you have a very special Spirit, and that these words are more than lyrics. God Bless you and your family.
Josie Laskaris
you been my idol since i was 16 years old, take care rhinestone cowboy , josie d.
Hi Glen, I remember watching you on your summer replacement show "Glen Campbell's Goodtime Hour". You were so handsome and your voice was beautiful. You are in my prayers. Teresa
I've been a fan since Glen recorded "Gentle on My Mind". He always has been an honest performer and a terrific musician. It's been a treat to see him live. I'll miss his LA show due to scheduling. Terribly disappointing.
A Fan for Decades
Glen, Thank you for all the positive you've contributed to the world. May this breaking news lead you to continue happily, in the way of your choosing, in your better place — http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/alzheimers-envivo-idINL2E8IHGI420120718.
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I read Glen Campbell's biography 7 times when I was 10 years old and Glen was the inspiration for me to learn how to play the guitar. Music has brought joy and love to our family I don't even want to think about what life would be without the guitar or music in my life. Thanks Glen, love your songs, always will. Whatever brings you comfort each day is my one wish for you and your family. Be comfortable and content. Thanks for the music you gave the world.
Dear Glen, I always will enjoy your wonderful music, songs, instrument playing as long as I live. I am 81 years young. You are such an inspiration to everyone, especially to the younger generations. You have the truly American spirit personified by your talent and determination to use your God-given talents as long as you are able. I hope and pray that more Americans will do the same, instead of listening to the refrains espoused by government leaders, telling folks that only the government handouts and entitlements are the way to a better life. which is Baloney!!! It is so much better to work for yourself and families, using the God-given talents and determination that are your own, just like you did! God Bless you and your family! You are truly special and an American Hero…in my Book!!! Geneva T. Woolsey
It was an honor to see Glen and his family perform in Galveston. We treasure having this opportunity. We so enjoyed meeting Ry, Ashley and Shannon. They were so gracious. This was a magical evening. Thank you, Glen for everything. We love you and are praying for you and your family!!!
I would like to thank Mr. Campbell for renewing my dimming faith. The show in Galveston was much more than music for my ears. My heart and soul were touched in a way that can't be explained. I left the Grande Sunday evening feeling as though I was no longer lost.
so sad, but so happy he knows the Lord. such talent
E. Leone
It was truthful,sad song of his lfe's adventures good and bad.
But near the end it seems he found the Lord. More power to him!
The very first concert I ever saw was Glen Campbell in Jackson, MS, circa 1966. So so SO happy to have seen him tonight for the Highland Park, IL stop of his farewell tour. Thank you for "A Better Place." What a fabulous, honest performance! Sorry it was so hot, Glen — and no, it wasn't just you!
I regret missing the concert. It is like the song I just heard. Sometimes the past or one's own life gets in the way. But, hope compels us to move on. Thank you for all of your joy and music.
Suzie O.
Saw Glen and his kids in concert on Friday night in Santa Rosa..he was great! What a treat..and I did not know he had such TALENTED and supportive kids! Good job, Glen! You raised then right!
Suzie O.
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I have followed Glen Since i was 7 years old PLaying his songs over and over <Allways been my hero,,, JUst love Glen,, thats all… LOLLO im a straight man,, just he has always bneen someone i looked up too… i finally had the pressure of meeting Glen and kim.. at Glens concert in chandler ariz… at a church.. i set next too his wife LOLO thru the concert i told her I just love Glen,, ans so so so on ..crazy.!!!
then out of blue Glen enterdueses his wife KIm.. campbell AH i was sittying next too her….. my faced turned red !!!! she asked me too go back stage and meet her husband… it was perfect… Glen at last!! it only took.. 35 years too meet him LOLOL…. After meeting Glen Kim asked me if i would like tooo come to therir place for TORA ON the fallowing saturday.. i think it was…….. their became a friend ship for life……. [email protected] 760-808-7993 this is my new number Love too her about the new tora classes and how the family is. with all my love tim c.
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I have followed Glen's career since I was in High School. He is my favorite performer of all times, and I have a chance to see him one last time in Cary, NC on July 21st! I am so excited! I pray for him and his family all the time!
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I love Glen Campbell so much! I was given one of the best birthday presents ever this past January by seeing Glen preform in N.Y.C. Unbelievable that's all I could say!!!! I couldn't take my eyes off him the whole time. I love the song, A better place, kind of sums up mine, and I guess so many other peoples lives. My prayers are with him & his family always……..
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Very beautiful video. As much as none of us want Glen to stop, we all know he has to, and this video is a great way to go. He seemed to really enjoy himself while doing this. That book looked pretty cool also. Any plans on releasing a similar version for the public?


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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -After failing to land his dream job after college, Ed Komara of Youngstown turned to alcohol to deal with his depression, an attempt at escaping reality that resulted in a much needed wake up call."I got a DUI," said Ed Komara. "I just sunk. I didn't know what to do, recent graduate, had so much to look forward to. Now what?"Ed ended up losing his license for six months. Instead of continuing on the same dark path, he decided to take control his life and his health. With no where to go but home or work, he decided to give his friend's P90x DVDs a try."Before I even put that first DVD in, I made that promise to myself that I was going to do it, stick with it every single day, change my whole diet, eat right, stop drinking, the whole nine yards," said Komara.
Three months in, he lost 62 pounds. After another round of P90x, he was down more than 80 pounds. Determined to stick with it, he gave Insanity and P90x2 a try dropping another 10 pounds, eventually earning himself $500 and the title of coach for Team BeachBody, the company behind the workouts."I want people to know that rock bottom doesn't have to be the end at all because some of the greatest failures that you can make or can happen can turn into the biggest success," said Komara.
Since his transformation, Ed has been hosting weekly workout at his home. On Sunday, September 15th, he is holding a workout event at B&O Station in Youngstown from noon to 2:30pm. It is free and open to the public.


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Enough free agent and draft talk! I thought it would be fun to try and put together an all-time Miami Dolphins 53 man roster. 25 players on offense, 25 players on defense, and 3 special team players. I've been watching Dolphins football since the late 1970's (yes, I missed the Super Bowl years by a few years) so I've seen most of these players and probably watched 90%+ of the games since 1986 (when I went off to college and started watching weekly at sports bars rather than praying the Dolphins would be the Game-of-the-Week on NBC).
And...here we go!
Quarterbacks: Dan Marino, Bob Griese, Don Strock
Probably the easiest set of players to pick and they really need no introduction. Marino is one of the greatest QB's ever and Griese was the perfect QB for the great teams of the early 70's. Strock gets the nod over other Dolphins starters due to his longevity and great relationship with first Griese and then Marino. I suppose Fiedler or Pennington would be the next up.
Running Backs: Ricky Williams, Mercury Morris, Tony Nathan
This is a difficult position to pick because there are some good players that could slot in as the third back. Williams was the best RB ever to put on a Dolphins uniform despite his off the field issues. Despite all the missed time and suspensions he gained over 10k yards in his career and was a good teammate at the start and then the end of his time in Miami. Morris is the home run hitter and so dynamic and is a unique player in Dolphins history - the Dolphins have never had this type of back again. Nathan gets chosen ahead of Ronnie Brown and Jim Kiick because he was very good at everything - the perfect 3rd down RB. He could block, catch, and run.
Fullbacks: Larry Csonka, Andra Franklin
Csonka is a top 5 fullback of all time. Franklin was a force until his knee gave out (unfortunately just a few years before reconstructive surgery was perfected) and no other FB really comes close (maybe Woody Bennett?).
Wide Receivers: Paul Warfield, Mark Clayton, Mark Duper, Nat Moore, OJ McDuffie
Just a perfect compliment of WR's. Duper is the speed guy, Clayton is the underneath guy, and Warfield is the alpha dog that coverage gets rolled to. Nat Moore redefined himself late in his career as a slot receiver before there was such a thing as a slot receiver. McDuffie was all heart. Irving Fryer and Chris Chambers were probably the two best other WR's left off, with Fryer only really spending a few years on the Dolphins and Chambers just being nosed out by McDuffie.
Tight Ends: Bruce Hardy, Randy McMichael
This is one position the Dolphins have never really had a superstar. Hardy was a do-everything player that was good at a lot of things but not great at anything. McMichael was probably the best stretch TE the Dolphins have ever had, but I'm less sold on him than probably any player in the 53 listed here. Jim Mandich was a good player but Hardy was better and similar. Anthony Fasano, Troy Drayton, and Keith Jackson were also considered.
Offensive Line: Webb, Little, Stephenson, Keuchenberg, Long; and Norm Evans, Ed Newman, Jim Langer, Keith Sims, Roy Foster
The Dolphins have be very blessed with good OL players over the decades. All of the above 10 players made multiple Pro Bowls and most were All-Pro's at least one year, 3 are in the HOF and 3 more have a shot someday. The starting 5 are obvious and I don't think anyone would argue their place here. The second 5 I went with three guards and only one tackle - basically Foster got in ahead of Jon Giesler or Wayne Moore. He was a PB player and Giesler wasn't and he played longer for the Dolphins than Moore. Just great players all around.
Defensive Ends: Bill Stanfill, Doug Betters, Vern Den Herder, Trace Armstrong
Bill Stanfill was a beast and almost unblockable in the early 70's. Betters was really good at everything and had one incredible season to highlight the rest of his really good career. Herder was solid for over a decade, and Armstrong was the best 3rd down pass specialist the Dolphins ever had.
Defensive Tackles: Manny Fernandez, Bob Baumhower, Tim Bowens, Jeff Cross
Fernandez should be in the HOF and Baumhower helped define the nose tackle position and played it like no other (so tall!). Bowens was a quiet giant and force while he played. Cross is a little bit of a cheat - no other true DT really stood out for me, so I chose Jeff Cross as a DE that moved inside to rush the passer on 3rd down. Bob Heinz, Darryl Gardener, Randy Starks, and Paul Soliai are the other contenders.
Pass Specialist (DE/OLB): Jason Taylor, Cameron Wake
I created this especially because of the new hybrid defenses so popular in the last decade. Taylor is a HOF and Wake is a monster in the few years he's been in the league. These guys are so athletic they can rush, they play the run, and can also drop back into coverage.
Linebackers: Zach Thomas, Nick Bounticonti, John Offerdahl, Bryan Cox, Bob Brudzinski, Bob Matheson, AJ Duhe
After the first three guys, there really is no depth at this position. Thomas was everywhere and did everything, the heart and soul of the Dolphins for over a decade. Bounticonti is a HOF and led the Dolphins defense in their glory years, and Offerdahl hit harder than any Dolphins player ever. Cox was an emotional leader and fierce player, Brudzinski was a steady OLB, and Matheson was instrumental in creating the 3-4 defense and was a precursor to players such as Taylor and Wake. Duhe is my last defensive player chosen and just beat out CB Gerald Small for the last slot. The Dolphins have had a lot of good not great other LB's - Larry Gordon, Doug Swift, Mike Kolen, Rusty Chambers, but none of them ever made that next step into being a great player.
Cornerbacks: Sam Madison, Patrick Surtain, Tim Foley, Curtis Johnson
It's funny how both sets of these players are paired together. Madison and Surtain were the best CB pair in the NFL for about a 5 year period. Foley and Johnson were paired together during the Dolphins SB years. Foley went on to play S for the Dolphins as well. Gerald Small, Don McNeal, Troy Vincent, and Terrell Buckley were other CB's considered, with Small barely missing out to AJ Duhe for the 25th defensive spot.
Safeties: Dick Anderson, Jake Scott, Glenn Blackwood, Louis Oliver
Anderson and Scott are maybe the greatest pair of safeties to play together. How they are not in the HOF I have no idea. Blackwood was the field leader of the Killer B's back in the early 80's dominant defenses. Oliver was a physical beast that could hit like a mack truck and had a flair for making big plays (except for one bad playoff game). Brock Marion would be next in line most likely.
Special Teams: Olindo Mare, Brandon Fields, Jim Jenson
Mare beats out Pete Stoyanovich barely. Barely. He invented the onside bounce kick-off that is so popular right now and had many great years for the Dolphins. Okay, probably the most difficult choice I had to make was leaving off Reggie Roby for Fields. But I think Fields is that great. He's been a top-5 player for the Dolphins over the past couple of years and is one of the best in the NFL right now. He's won a few games for the Dolphins in my opinion. Jensen is the perfect special teams player and wins out over Larry Izzo because Jensen can also play TE/RB and Izzo went to the Patriots (joking, just joking).
So there it is, my selections for the perfect 53 man all-time roster for the Miami Dolphins. I would say around 40 or so players wouldn't get any argument, but as typical of making any team, the last few guys on the roster are difficult choices. If it was a real roster, I'd probably have to take off one of the OL and one of the LB's to add another skill player on offense and DB on defense. Kuech can long snap, so no specialist needed there - he'd run a LS off the team as useless anyway. I'd take this team against any other all-time team that could be put together.


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WILLIAMSPORT, Ind. —
Dema J. (Zufall) Fisher, age 85, of Nashville, Ind., formerly of Williamsport, Ind., died at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Brown County Health and Living Community in Nashville, Ind.
Born in Williamsport, Ind., on Jan. 26, 1928, Dema was the daughter of Ralph and Florence (Headlee) Zufall.
She was a 1945 graduate of Williamsport High School. On Dec. 7, 1946, she married Guy J. Fisher, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1996.
Dema worked for Cronkhite Grocery in West Lebanon for 12 years. She was the librarian for the West Lebanon Library where she retired after 12 years. She was a member of the West Lebanon Christian Church and the OES Chapter 162, West Lebanon.
Surviving are: one son, Steven Fisher (wife: Beth) of Nashville, Ind.; one daughter, Gloria Showalter (husband: Greg) of Carmel, Ind.; one sister, Lois E. Brier of Williamsport; two grandchildren, Daniel Lee Fisher (wife: Courtney) and Holly Nicole Gordon (husband: Ray); one great-granddaughter, Scout Reagan-Day Fisher; three sisters-in-law, Jaxine Zufall, Thelma Campbell and Betty Campbell.
Dema was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Mable Zufall; stillborn twin daughters; three sisters, Charlene Spangler, Madge Dean Wright and Miriam Stump; three brothers, Larry Zufall, Grant Campbell and Thomas Campbell.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 12, at the West Lebanon Christian Church from noon until Order of Eastern Star service at 2 p.m., with the funeral service to immediately follow and minister Bruce Thornsbrough officiating. Interment will follow at West Lebanon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Lebanon Christian Church Family Life Center or the West Lebanon Library. Online condolences may be made www.gradyfuneralhome.com.


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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Efforts by some legislators to put new restrictions on payday loans and title loans are dead for the 2013 session of the Alabama Legislature.
Two Democratic representatives from Birmingham, Rod Scott and Patricia Todd, sponsored bills to lower the interest rates that could be charged on payday loans and title loans to 36% annually. The bills stalled in a House committee after industry leaders said the bills would put them out of business.
Then Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh of Anniston offered a bill to lower rates on payday loans, but not as much as the House legislation. His bill also drew industry opposition. Marsh said his bill is dead because there isn't enough support or time left in the session to pass it.
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I wanna know...
wingman wanted... where are they?
where can I find a wingman? I've posted in PAIR and here and, I guess, I'm the only rAFC in Amarillo Texas. So... where can I find someone to go out with, bounce shit off of, learn from, anything?
Don't say shit like "you don't need one, go out by yourself" or shit like that. I know it's a sticking point and I'm gonna post something about that when I finish this one. I really just want some suggestions for when there doesn't seem to be anyone around with similar goals to hang out with.


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EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - Caleb and Alyssa Lynch's memory was on many people's minds Saturday.
The 5 and 8-year-old kids were killed in a house fire that police said was lit by their soon to be step-father.
Holly's House hosted their annual Spring Fun Fair as a way to raise awareness about child abuse, but they also used the event to honor the two young children.
April is child abuse awareness month.
Saturday's open house allowed members of the community to learn more about how to report child abuse, and just what Holly's House is all about.
"If something terrible does happen to these families, they have a place like Holly's House that they can come to that's very safe for them, very comfortable for them, where all their needs are met in one place," Jenny Wood with Holly's House said.
The open house featured games, clowns, Evan the Otter and free hair cuts.
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For many in the large crowd gathered Monday in the Vermont governor's Ceremonial Office, it was a moment a decade in the making.
As Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed end-of-life choices into law, he lauded a healthy debate and active participation by citizens as what sets Vermont apart from other states.
"We have conversations about difficult issues where we disagree. And we have those conversations with good judgement, fairness, and inclusiveness," said Shumlin.
The new law, which allows physicians to prescribe lethal doses to terminally ill patients, is the first ever passed by state legislators in the nation. Similar bills have been passed in a handful other states, but by referendum. Advocates say the number of Vermonters who will actually take a lethal dose will be much smaller than the number who fill the prescription or who ask their doctors about their options.
"A lot of patients express an interest in having access to the possibility that they might be able to access this law if they need it," said Dr. Diana Barnard with Patient Choices Vermont.
But those who oppose the law say it lacks strict oversight once a person fills the prescription.
"We vigorously oppose this bill and we did everything in our power to keep it from being enacted," said Carolyn McMurray, of True Dignity Vermont.
McMurray and the group True Dignity Vermont say they are transitioning from lobbyists to watchdogs now that the bill has become law.
"We have setup a hotline to receive reports of abuse, either from people who are afraid themselves or who know somebody they think is being abused," said McMurray.
The law allows physicians and hospitals to opt out of participating. Many hospitals have implemented temporary policies against allowing admitted patients to take lethal doses until new policies can be created.
"We have to meet with our committees and decide if this is something that makes sense for us to do in the hospital or is it something that should be done in the patient's home with their provider," said Dr. Stephen Leffler Fletcher with Allen Health Care.
Leffler says that's a process that could take between six and nine months.
"We've been waiting 10 years for this law to pass and we very much want to have people feel comfortable with the way that it is unfolding, and it will take as much time as it takes," said Leffler.
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Atherton: Danielson still in charge despite expired contract
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, January 5, 2012, 1:11 PM
on Jan 5, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Wow! What a sweet gig for Mr. Danielson. Steps into a job with a large salary as well as double dipping in the retirement system; manages to have fired almost all general employees and outsources two major city departments, resulting in who knows how many lost jobs. Then, at the end of the term of his employment, he just keeps right on drawing the salary and working away at who knows what until someone turns off the money spigot. This guy is amazing and I bet all the people that lost their jobs think so too!
on Jan 5, 2012 at 6:48 pm
$15k a month?
He is making out like a bandit!
on Jan 5, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Please add to the above list of multiple paychecks: After firing everyone, Danialson then filled all Town positions with cronies he's been affiliated with for many years.
So that even when or if Atherton does finally ever replace him, he will still be collecting residuals from his buddies for years to come.


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I just put up a tutorial on You Tube on the Invisible Provisional Cast-on and it occurred to me that I could show the perfect application of this on my blog. Too bad I had already sent the hat off to the publisher or I could have incorporated it into the video.
The purpose of a provisional cast-on is to knit in one direction on a piece, and then knit in the other direction. Making a lined brim of a hat is the perfect example. I made this lining to increase the warmth around the ears and to hide the long floats on the brim. (I chose to avoid weaving when I knit this hat but that issue is for another day…) I also made linings like these for the mitten cuffs in the set…see prior blog entry.
There are many types of provisional cast-ons. I happen to like this one although at the cast-on edge, every other stitch is twisted and you have to re-orient them all to sit on the needle in the same way, so you don't get twisted stitches. In my case, that means I want the right side of the stitch to be in front of the needle.
In the case of my Sunnhordaland Hat, I cast-on in yellow and red, being the waste yarn, and knitted for a few inches, made a picot edge to turn the fabric, and joined colors to knit the patterning. Once the patterning of the brim was done, I was ready to join the yellow facing to the brim. (One could also sew the live stitches of the hem to the live stitches of the brim, but knitting them together is way cooler and more knitterly.)
Very satisfying. I have seen this method worked in designs in different books, but one thing never seems to be taken into account. That is, the lining will get bunchy inside if it has the same number of stitches as the brim The two fabrics won't lay together nicely. The lining should have a smaller circumference than the outside brim. So I cast on 10% fewer stitches for my linings than I will need for the outside fabric, increasing that 10% later on. That means that when knitting the two fabrics together, every so many stitches (around every 10th stitch), an outside stitch will be worked without an accompanying lining stitch.
Here's a short clip of the Invisible Cast-On from my tutorial:
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Devastating bombings hit Syrian capital as the blame game continues
New TV - Two terrorist bombings rocked the Qazzaz area in the southern part of the capital as workers, students and employees were heading to their schools, universities and workplaces. Syria's Interior Ministry confirmed the two bombings were carried out by two suicide bombers driving two booby-trapped vehicles carrying a large amount of explosive materials, estimated at over 1,000 kg. The preliminary outcome of this terrorist act is 55 martyrs, and 372 injured civilians and soldiers.
BBC Arabic - Tens of thousands participated in demonstrations across different parts of Syria on Friday to demand the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime despite the heavy security deployment of regime forces, according to activists and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Meanwhile, condemnations and international reactions to Thursday's two explosions in Damascus continue.
Algeria holds parliamentary elections amid voter apathy
BBC Arabic - Voters in Algeria are headed to the ballot boxes to cast their votes in parliamentary elections described as "fateful" by the authorities. Over 21 million people are registered to vote to elect 462 candidates affiliated with 44 political parties, and a large of number of independent candidates. However, the election campaign that looked weak did not attract much attention from many people.
Al Jazeera - Algeria's interior minister, Dahu Ould Kablia, announced the results of the parliamentary elections, saying the ruling National Liberation Front won 220 of the 462 seats. The National Democratic Rally received 68 seats, and the Islamists received almost 60 seats, including 48 for the Green Algeria alliance, which came in third place.
Israeli settlers burn hundreds of olive trees in West Bank
Palestine TV - Jewish settlers burned hundreds of trees in the villages of Bureen and Jamaeen in Nablus province with the goal of seizing more land from the Palestinians. It is an expression of their deep hatred for the Palestinian land and people. Over 100 trees were burnt in this area, located three kilometers southeast of the town of Jamaeen. The area between the town and the two settlements of Ariel and Tafuh has witnessed torching operations targeting fruit trees. The two settlements have seized vast areas of Palestinian villages in this region.
Egyptian ex-pats begin voting in Egypt's first post revolution presidential elections
Press TV - Egyptian ex-pats in several countries began voting in Egypt's first post revolution presidential elections. Ex-pats have until May 17th to cast their ballots in Egyptian embassies and consulates. The election's front runners took part in the country's frist ever presidential debate. Former member of the Muslim Brotherhood Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh faced former Arab League cheif Amr Moussa over issues regarding Israel and the principles of Sharia law as the main source of legislation.
Thousands of Mauritanians declare readiness to kick out President Aziz
Al Alam - The Mauritanian opposition organized a festival in Nouakchott to demand the departure of President Mohammad Ould Abdel Aziz's regime. The ruling party's deputy chairman, Oumar Ould Matallah, said the people placed their trust in Ould Abdel Aziz, and the president is continuing the path of reforms and combating corruption. The opposition considered the turnout a new referendum on the legitimacy of the regime. The majority says the only way to topple the president is through the ballot box in about two and a half years. Former Mauritania president, Ely Mohamed Vall, who is one of the most prominent figures supporting this movement, described the regime as a failure and finished.
Image: People run carrying a burnt body at the site of an explosion in Damascus May 10, 2012. Dozens of people were killed or wounded in two "terrorist explosions" which struck a southern district of the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, state television said. REUTERS/Sana/Handout
South Sudan refuses to withdraw troops from oil-rich town
Al Jazeera - South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit refused to withdraw his forces,from the oil-rich region Heglig, and threatened to take over Abyei if the Sudanese forces do not retreat from the area. Sudan announced it will mobilize its forces to recover the Heglig region. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said the Sudanese army is capable of resolving any aggression on his country,in a response to South Sudan's People's Liberation Army's taking over Heglig. The UN Security Council called on Sudan and South Sudan to halt the border battles, and return to negotiations, in order to avoid further deterioration of the situation by the border.
Bahrain protestors rally to demand realse of dying activist al-Khawaja
Al-Alam - Bahraini regime forces crushed demonstrations, held across various provinces, in solidarity with detained activist, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, who has been on a hunger strike for more than two months. Fourteen international organizations called for mounting pressure on al-Manama to release al-Khawaja. The rights groups said that the court's ruling against al-Khawajah, and other activists, is a blatant violation of their rights to freedom of expression, and the freedom to hold public gatherings and assemblies, under the provisions of the international law. Bahraini protestors are demanding the downfall of the regime, which has failed to bring about a solution to the political crisis in the country and are vowing to continue their mobilization, until all of their rights and demands are attained.
Clashes near Turkish border on second day of fragile Syria truce
BBC Arabic - Two days after a ceasefire took place in Syria,the Syrian Revolution's General Commission said eight civilians were killed in different parts of Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said clashes erupted in the morning between Syrian forces and members of the Free Syrian Army in Idlib province, near the Syrian-Turkish border. Damascus said what happened near the border is part of the implementation of Annan's plan, and a redeployment of its forces. As for the breach, it said it was caused by yesterday's attack on a military vehicle.
Egyptians rally against former regime candidates
Al-Alam - Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians demonstrated in a million-man march to protect the revolution in Tahrir Square in the center of the Egyptian capital Cairo. This comes in response to a call by the country's Islamist parties and groups. The protestors affirmed the revolution is still continuing against anyone who tries to steal it, and they expressed their rejection to the idea of boycotting the presidential elections. They also stressed the Egyptian people will overthrow the regime's remnants through the ballot box.
Arab Hero Ahmed Ben Bella dies at 96
New TV - Ahmed Ben Bella was a figure more esteemed than a revolutionary hero, and seen as a prisoner with a will stronger than his warden's. He lives in the Arab consciousness as one of the most important figures of this nation's recent history. Soaring from his position as a fighter in the Algerian million-martyr revolution, and reaching his destination as the first president of the republic established following the country's victory. He restored Algeria's natural status in the heart of the nation's struggle, and restored his people's stolen identity. Ben Bella departed the world as a history maker, and he goes down in history as one of the most glorious leaders of this nation.
Image: Supporters of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) take part in a rally in support of South Sudan taking control of the Heglig oil field, in Juba April 13, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer
Algerians Mark May Day Amid Tight Security
(Press TV: May 2, 2011, 1200 PST) Following on the success of the students march in April, members of the "Unemployed Rights Defense Committee" gathered at Civil Harmony Square in the Alegrian capital, to proclaim the rights of thousands of unemployed youth:
Libyans Jubilant: Gaddafi's Son Killed
(Press TV: May 2, 2011, 1130 PST) Press TV reports on the latest developments of the Libyan revolution:
Protests Continue as Saleh Refuses to Exit
(Press TV: May 2, 2011, 1130 PST) For the third month running, anti-government protesters took to the streets of Yemen's capital Sanaa calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh's immediate ouster, as he refused to sign a Persian Gulf-brokered agreement:
(Euronews: 0504 PST, April 13, 2011) Clashes in Algeria between student protesters and police have left dozens of injured on both sides. Several thousand students took to the streets yesterday for the latest of a number of demonstrations over poor conditions in higher education and unpopular reforms. They want the government to scrap a new law they argue devalues their qualifications. "We've had enough of those in power", they chanted.
(France 24: 0910 PST, March 8, 2011) In Algeria, the authorities are managing to keep a lid on social unrest for now, despite uprisings in neighboring countries. Yet strikes, sit-ins, and attempted protest marches are organized regularly, with young people, who make up the majority of the population, taking center stage. Among their demands: jobs, housing, higher salaries, and political reform.
(Associated Press: 1000 PST, February 20, 2011) Libyan forces fired machine-guns at mourners marching in a funeral for anti-government protesters in Benghazi. The crackdown is shaping up to be the most brutal repression of protests that began with uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt.
Meanwhile, police thwarted a protest rally in neighboring Algeria, demonstrations have taken place in Morocco, and anti-government protests continue in Bahrain and Yemen
(France 24: 1000 PST, February 14, 2011) Minor clashes erupted in two villages in the Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain Monday after security forces clamped down on Shi'ite-led anti-government protests inspired by recent popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia.
(France 24: 1000 PST, February 14, 2011) In Algeria, there have been calls for new protests after weekend unrest. In the capital Algiers, riot police scuffled with anti-government protesters who were defying a ban on demonstrations, inspired by recent historic events in Tunisia and Egypt.
(Al Jazeera English: 1430 PST, February 12, 2011) About ten thousand people joined an anti-government demonstration in Algiers, the Algerian capital. Police officers attempted to pin the demonstrators into a square, in an effort to separate them from pro-government supporters.
Protests continue for the 14th day in Egypt. Al Jazeera's Arabic language channel showed protesters saying they will not leave Tahrir Square in Cairo until Mubarak steps down and reported that the army is trying to close off the square.
Iran's Arabic language channel, Al Alam, reported that protest leaders have formed a unified group called the "Youth of the Egyptian Revolution." The group said they will continue protesting until all of their demands are met, including Mubarak's resignation. According to Al Alam, the Muslim Brotherhood said their talks with the regime had failed.
Egyptian state television, Nile TV, reported that Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Shafiq believes it would be "unacceptable" for Mubarak to step down and that the regime was necessary to maintain stability for the next few months. He also said the army is not disturbing the protests and is only there for security. Nile TV also reported that the government approved a draft bill that would increase military and government employee salaries by 15 percent by April.
According to the BBC Arabic channel, U.S. President Barack Obama told Fox News that the Muslim Brotherhood is not the majority in Egypt. Press TV, the English language channel from Iran, showed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's first speech since the demonstrations began in Egypt. He supports the Egyptian protesters, saying they are "restoring the dignity of Arab people," and criticized the United States for supporting dictatorships.
Lebanon's New TV looked back at the life of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. They recount his career and the protests that led up to his 1981 assassination, which left his Vice President Hosni Mubarak in power.
Dubai TV reports that violence has erupted in Tunisia, including in the northwest city of Kef where youth set a police station on fire and the army was deployed in the streets. They also said protests broke out in Algeria, where youth unemployment is 20 percent.
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