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Feds Baked Fraud Right Into the Pigford Pie
Fraud was not a bug but a deliberate feature of the staggeringly expensive looting spree known as the Pigford Pigout, by which any black person could collect $50,000 of reparations by claiming to be a farmer who was discriminated against by the federal government. On Document Dump Friday, the feds released a report entitled "Civil Rights: Additional Actions in Pigford II Claims Process Could Reduce Risk of Improper Determinations" (PDF). Dig deep enough through the bureaucratic B.S. and you will find this nugget of sincerity:
[…blah blah blah] by the terms of the settlement agreement, most claims must be evaluated based solely on the information submitted by the claimants and, as a result, the adjudicator of these claims has no way of independently verifying that information.
What?!?! Breitbart spells it out:
"By terms of the settlement agreement" shows the fraud is baked right in. This is a feature, not a bug.
"most claims must be evaluated based solely on the information submitted by the claimants" means that a majority of claims are judged based only on statements by the person who stands to collect a $50,000 check.
"adjudicator of these claims has no way of independently verifying that information" means that there's no way for the person judging the claim to check for fraud.
Criminals are running the government; unsurprisingly, they rig the system to make it as easy as possible for their constituents — i.e., other criminals — to loot the public treasury. There are two kinds of people under a liberal government: dishonest parasites and the honest taxpaying suckers they prey on.
Not being black is no reason not to climb aboard the Pigford gravy train. The brazen vote-buying program has been opened up to women and Hispanics.
It's not free money. At $50,000 a vote, Democrats will be expecting looters to turn out even for the midterms.
On a tip from Henry B. Cross-posted at Moonbattery.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is supposed to be a neutral guardian of the rule of law and protector of our national order. It is supposed to uphold the United States Constitution. Instead, under President Barack Obama's Attorney General, Eric Holder, it has become the national enforcer of Chicago-style thuggery on the national scene.
On Election Day, Nov. 6, Americans will vote either to defend or surrender freedom in the most consequential national decision in U.S. history. And I pray you read these words in time. Here's why ...
September 13, 2012
September 7, 2012
This week, NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox wrote an op-ed for the Daily Caller regarding the 2012 Obama platform.
One thing was made crystal clear at the Democratic National Convention, held this week in Charlotte, N.C. The 2012 National Democratic Platform is President Barack Obama's platform. There is nothing in the document that doesn't reflect the President's position.
September 1, 2012
This year's election is going to define the future of our freedom, perhaps more than any other in our history. For gun owners, there are a number of areas crucial to the survival of our Second Amendment rights. That's why I took the time to visit with Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, to find out precisely where he stands on the issues of concern to gun owners.
August 31, 2012
As each party does every four years as part of their national conventions, this week, the Republican Party adopted its platform detailing the general beliefs and policy positions of the party.
Included in the 2012 Republican platform is a strong statement of support for the individual right to keep and bear arms, which goes beyond a generic statement of support for the Second Amendment and includes specific statements on key issues of concern to gun owners.
July 27, 2012
NRA has reported for the past four years about Barack Obama's long anti-gun record.He tries to convince gun owners that he is not anti-gun, even as his administration has taken numerous actions that attack gun owners' rights, such as imposing multiple sales reporting requirements on some long guns, and protecting Eric Holder from cooperating with the "Fast & Furious" investigation.But on July 25th, in a speech to the Urban League, Obama showed his real beliefs, when he once again endorsed a ban on semi-auto firearms.
July 24, 2012
June 26, 2012
April 22, 2012
April 1, 2012
During NRA's 2011 Annual Meetings just one year ago, Wayne LaPierre made it clear that the only way we will be able to avoid losing the Second Amendment rights we have all fought so hard to protect is to do all we can to deny President Barack Obama another four years in the White House.
March 30, 2012
March 19, 2012
Any doubt surrounding the mindset driving the gun-ban crowd, especially those infesting the Obama administration, in using human suffering and murder as propaganda tools has been erased by hard evidence coming straight out of congressional investigations of the government's "Operation Fast and Furious."
February 13, 2012
This November's election isn't about the direction of our country over the next four years – it's about the very survival of our Constitution, our values, and our freedoms as we know them. If freedom-loving Americans needed any more evidence for this, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently provided it.
In a visit to Cairo, Egypt, Justice Ginsburg told Al Hayat television, "I would not look to the U.S. Constitution, if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012."
February 10, 2012
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Obama administration have devised and implemented a plan that amounts to a gun registration scheme. The scheme requires federally licensed firearms retailers in states bordering Mexico to report all sales of two or more semiautomatic rifles within five consecutive business days, if the rifles are larger than .22 caliber and use detachable magazines. Yet, under existing law, Holder's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has full access to every record of every firearm transaction by every licensed dealer, whether during a bona fide criminal investigation or simply to enforce compliance with record keeping requirements. This reporting scheme would create a registry of owners of many of today's most popular rifles--firearms owned by millions of Americans for self-defense, hunting and other lawful purposes.
January 17, 2012
President Barack Obama has certainly changed the tone in Washington. What used to be a town well-known for partisan bickering has been transformed into a 24/7 hate fest. Obama may bemoan the rancor in Congress every time the cameras are rolling, but make no mistake, this acidic atmosphere is by his own design.
January 5, 2012
Election season is here, and you might think President Obama would be going out of his way to show voters that he can be trusted with the powers of the presidency. But you would be wrong. Just a few days before Christmas, Obama served notice to all Americans that he will continue to abuse executive privilege by seeking new ways to vilify gun owners and further his anti-gun agenda.
January 1, 2012
For our fragile republic, the emerging autocracy of President Barack Obama presents the gravest danger to our individual liberty in our lifetimes. A single word serves to define the rogue rule of the Obama regime: Lawless.
As I travel around the country I run into a lot of people, including some NRA members, who seem to believe that in light of the Heller and McDonald decisions, the Second Amendment is safe regardless of whether or not Barack Obama wins a second term next fall. Nothing could be further from the truth.
December 20, 2011
In all of my years fighting on behalf of the National Rifle Association to defend the Second Amendment, I never thought I would see a White House so vehemently opposed to gun ownership that it would be willing to arm violent criminals and endanger American lives in pursuit of a gun control agenda.
October 11, 2011
Nearly three years into President Obama's first term in office, Michelle Obama finally said something with which I can agree.
At a recent fundraiser for President Obama's re-election campaign in Providence, Rhode Island, the first lady told her audience:
"We stand at a fundamental crossroads for our country. You're here because you know that in just 13 months, we're going to make a choice that will impact our lives for decades to come … let's not forget what it meant when my husband appointed those two brilliant Supreme Court justices … let's not forget the impact that their decisions will have on our lives for decades to come."
September 22, 2011
Last week the president's campaign launched AttackWatch.com, a website ostensibly aimed at countering anti-Obama "smears" with "facts." In reality, the site is a thinly veiled attempt to spread misinformation and whip up anger against anyone who disagrees with Obama.

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Le Central has been spot on everytime I\'ve eaten there. Great food at reasonable prices without any of the all too common \"snobbery\" associated with most French restaurants. I think the comment trashing them is probably from a culinary student who thinks they\'ve mastered the art of French cooking but couldn\'t get a job anywhere other than Subway or Taco Bell. Yes Annie, I\'m talking about you.
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Such a "nasty" review should be a bit more substantiated. I have visited Le Central many times over the years and eaten many items off their lunch, dinner, and specialty menus. "Nasty" "bland" and "uninspired" is just not accurate. Maybe it was the diner that "felt" uninspired, because every time I have gone to Le Central, my tastebuds and olafactory senses, not to mention my general creative mood, have left more inspired and refreshed than when I arrived. In fact in dozens of visits over the years I only recall one glitch--a waiter (not the sommelier) that had not actually tasted a wine we asked about.
Nasty bouillabaise, bland sauces. Yes the fish is cooked nicely and the bland vegetables they're cooked perfectly, but it felt uninspired and just bland. Just come here for the desert, which is superb.


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Tony Blair says climate change fight can create millions of jobs - Telegraph
Countries can make massive cost savings and create millions of jobs by signing up to global climate change initiatives, a new report backed by Tony Blair will argue.
The report, titled Cutting the Cost, will focus on the economic advantages of a global response to rising temperatures caused by the growth in greenhouse gas emissions.
Analysis in the report shows that an international global deal over climate change could create as many as 10 million new jobs in green energy by 2020.
In a foreword to the report, Mr Blair attempts to head off criticism of the proposals. ''The overall message is clear: even ignoring the costs of climate change itself, the world benefits economically from action to cut emissions.''
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JBU Business Teams Win Big at Tri-State Governor's Cup
by Mark Carter
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Business-plan teams from John Brown University in Siloam Springs and the University of Arkansas were winners at the 2012 Donald W. Reynolds Tri-State Governor's Cup competition this week.
JBU startup Hydrovate won first place overall in the undergraduate division as well as the undergrad elevator pitch competition. Another JBU team, Simpler Solutions, won second-place in undergrad, and SpatiaLink Solutions from the UA won the graduate-level elevator pitch competition.
The three-day competition in Las Vegas brought together winning teams from state competitions in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Nevada -- the three primary states of the old Donrey media empire -- to compete for a top cash prize of $30,000.
Hydrovate, which developed an innovative hydration solution for cattle and other farm animals, took home $30,000 for first place. Simpler Solutions, with its home paint sampling system, won $20,000. Eva Fast is the faculty advisor to both JBU teams.
Supply-chain software provider SpatiaLink and Hydrovate each won $3,500 as pitch winners. The top two winners in the graduate division were Geyser Flow Control, a water flow restrictor for irrigation systems, and MASH Tool USA, a demolition tool, both from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Jeff Amerine, Innovate Arkansas advisor, technology licensing officer at the UA and serial entrepreneur, called the Arkansas teams' performances fantastic news for the state.
"The results are yet another indication of the quality of the startups that are being launched in Arkansas," he said. "The startup ventures being created in Arkansas are as good or better than startups coming from anywhere in the world, and the world is beginning to take notice."
JBU and UA teams took home top honors as well from the Arkansas Governor's Cup competition held in April.


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The surprise early frontrunner in New Hampshire's next GOP presidential primary is the loser of the last White House race – former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who wipes the 2016 field by a more than 2-1 margin, a new Suffolk University-Boston Herald poll reveals.
The poll of 800 likely Granite State voters has less encouraging news for another ex-Massachusetts politician, former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown. He trails incumbent Democrat Jeanne Shaheen by 10 points and is now viewed unfavorably by 46 percent of New Hampshire voters.
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The U.S.
economy is firing on all cylinders as third
quarter growth came in at 3.5%
last week, following
the heels of spectacular 4.6% growth in the previous
quarter. The U.S.
214,000 jobs in
bringing the
2.3 million jobs created so
far in 2014. Wi
th unemployment down to 5.8%,
are picking up and headed higher. This is great news
for consumers,
and retailers are smacking their lips in
expectation of a very merry Christmas season. This is
also good news for Canada: exports to the U.S.
are up
13% so far this year in spite of lower energy and
commodity prices. All of the leading indicators point
to continued strength in the U.S.
economy in the
months ahead. Get ready for growth!
A combination of tumbling commodity prices and
weak economic numbers in Canada set against a
resurgent U.S.
economy pushed the loonie to 88 cents
on Tuesday. Wall Street expects that
interest rates
could start rising sooner than expected, pushing up
investor demand for the greenback while weakness in
Canada's domestic economy means that our rate hikes
could be much further away. The Canadian Chamber
is forecasting that the Canadia
n dollar will average 85
cents in 2015.
The Canadian economy
contracted by 0.1% in August
after remaining essentially
flat in July, the weakest
since last December.
big energy sector
declined but this was
mainly because of
maintenance related shut-downs in the oil sands. On
the consumer side, Canadians shopped less in
with retail sales falling an unexpected 0.3
the second
consecutive month of decline.
Softer domestic
spending is expected this year and next as highly
indebted Canadians put their credit cards away.
Exports and business investment will have to be the
sources of growth in the years ahead.
China is now in the midst of a
correction with
home prices falling for the
straight month and sales down 11% from a year
earlier. China cut
rates and down
levels for the first time since the 2008 global financial
crisis in a sig
n that the government is worried that
further fall in home prices could threaten the economy.
could spell
trouble for commodity prices because
China is the world's biggest metal consumer,
accounting for almost half of global demand for copper
and two
thirds of the world's iron ore, where prices
have fallen 22% and 40% respectively.
The Japanese economy contracted by 1.6% in the
after a 7.3% decline
in Q2, as the country's
sales tax
increase hammered the
and pushed
the country into its
recession since 2008.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
called snap
elections in order to postpone an
imminent rise in
Japan's consumption tax.
Japan's economy should
return to positive growth in Q4, but
should be expected as the
yen continues to decline.
It may seem like a pretty straightforward topic, but it's
something that we all seem to struggle with in one form or another: Work-life
balance. Spending more time with our kids, regularly going to the gym, having
"me time." These are all things that we are aware we need. Sometimes we make time
for them, other times we do not.
At our last TEC event, speaker Carlos Fox spoke to this
point exactly, and though it may only be one man's opinion, it is the opinion
of a man who has spent 7,000+ hours coaching CEO's. Carlos says, "Those who are
the best CEOs of their life also happen to be the best CEOs of their business.
You not only have to be good at running your company, but you have to be great
at running 'ME Inc.' and you have to be intentional about it too."
So how do we get better at this practice? Treating our
personal lives with the same level of importance as our careers? Our companies?
Carlos broke it into a few easy steps:
Seek Self awareness
Are you really as good as you think you
are? This is the good, the bad, and the ugly. What are your strengths? What do you
need to improve on? Be honest with yourself! How do you show up as a leader: do
you know your leadership style, your strengths, and your weaknesses?' It is
important to be aware of yourself, your personal brand, to key into your values
and the things that you really find important. To understand how you handle
stress and the things you need in order to combat it most effectively. You must
know your blind spots and how to actively minimize their impacts.
Adopt the ability to navigate
Carlos suggests taking a look each month at
where you are going, how you are getting there, and if that is realistic or
not. There is never enough time, money, or resources in the world – this is
where we must become the chief priority officer of our lives. Do you need to
spend more time with your family, your kids, on your health, re-connecting with
your pillow and sleeping at night? Carlos suggests taking each area of your
life and evaluating it using a scale of red, yellow, and green. This gives you an
actual idea of what you are doing well, and where you may or may not be lacking.
And it really goes back to point #1 – self-awareness.
Be Intentional
Work towards these life goals as you would
with the goals of your own company. Execute them, evaluate them. Learn and grow
from them.
If we do these three things, and we do them well, we can see
several things happen. We will have more time, more energy, less stress, and
actually be able to create a balance in our lives – tuning in to that inner 'Zen'
all these people are talking about. So why not give it a shot? What do you need
to do to become CEO of your life?
In recent weeks, we've seen many stories in the media
about a major slowdown in China. As Canada's second
largest trading partner with $70 billion per year in
bilateral trade, it could have a big impact here at home.
Should we be worried or is China charging ahead?
Official figures show China growing at around 7.3%, a
decline when you consider that for the 20 years up to
2007, the country's average real GDP was rising by an
average of 11% per year. But that's OK. China's
economy is now US$9 trillion, so that 7.5% increase is on
a much larger pie and is a much bigger boost to the
global economy. The growth is also more balanced,
shifting away from investment and export dependence
towards a more broad-based expansion of consumption,
thanks to rising wages.
Are there vulnerabilities in China? Certainly, China has
high debt levels, but the banks are well capitalized and
with $4 trillion in foreign exchange reserves, there is
more than enough of a safety cushion to weather any
downturn. China also has soaring real estate prices and
areas that are overbuilt. But don't forget that two million
people per month move from rural areas to the cities. This means that China has to add the equivalent of three
New York Cities every year to keep up with the rise in
urban dwellers. China's government has been trying to
clamp down on rising home prices by raising mortgage
rates and downpayment requirements, although they've
eased off recently.
A consumer revolution is underway.
So what does it all mean for business? China's economy
is changing dramatically but growth will remain over
7% for the foreseeable future. More importantly a
consumer revolution is underway. Each year, almost 30
million people, a population roughly the size of Canada,
join the Chinese middle class. And they love to spend
In 2013, China surpassed the U.S. as the world's largest
ecommerce market. By 2015, KPMG is forecasting that
China's ecommerce transactions could reach USD 540
billion, roughly 10% of total retail transactions. By 2020,
the firm estimates that China's ecommerce market will
be larger than those of the U.S., Britain, Japan, Germany
and France combined.
Here at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we've
been lobbying hard to establish a renminbi trading hub
right here in Canada to make it easier to do business in
China's currency. Last week in Hangzhou, our
President, Perrin Beatty, and the Prime Minister of
Canada met with Jack Ma, the head of Alibaba, to talk
about boosting trade.
What is Alibaba? It's only the world's largest ecommerce
company, roughly twice the size of Amazon. Alibaba's
transactions last year totaled nearly $250 billion,
compared with $116 billion for Amazon. Every second,
Alibaba handles an average of 500 orders, worth more
than $9,000. Ecommerce is the best way to penetrate the
Chinese consumer market because it's more developed
and trusted than the traditional bricks and mortar retail
networks. Mr. Ma often says that "in the U.S.,
ecommerce is dessert. But in China, it's the main
It's time to feast.
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Build a Message that Motivates Workshop
It has been reported that public speaking is rated among people's top fears! In fact, some people report that they fear public speaking more than death!
Even if you don't feel like you'd rather die that speak in front of others; if you are like most people, you still struggle in delivering an effective, motivating message that connects and captivates your target audience. Information alone does not inspire or motivate. All too often speeches are heavy on facts and figures, that while technically correct, fail to engage on an emotional level and do not motivate their audience to action!
Unfortunately, few of us feel confident to deliver even a quick overview (elevator speech) of key imperatives that connect with our audience in such a way.
To truly connect with an audience it is imperative that we authentically engage our audience in a way that communicates trust, all the while motivating and inspiring them to action.
In this workshop participants will:
Identify three key work/project imperatives
Connect imperatives to values that motivate and inspire
Unleash the power of a shared vision
Discover their authentic leadership voice
Deliver their message with improved confidence and ability
About the Facilitators:
James Gehrke:
Senior Learning and Development Strategist and founder of Magnify Leadership and Development
Author of Magnify Change Leadership: A Practical Guide for Leading Teams in Times of Change
Master of Science in Organization and Management with a specialization in Leadership
Facilitator of hundreds of workshops in 40+ countries
Liza Tredway:
Founder of Dynamic Leading
Public speaking and presentation skills coach
Professional actress, singer, director, choreographer, educator, pianist, facilitator and motivational speaker
Member of Actor's Equity Association (AEA), Screen Actor's Guild (SAG), American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), and the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA)


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Presidio Heights Basics:
Presidio Heights is the western-most portion of District 7, and it's northern boundary is defined by The Presidio. To the south, it is bounded by California Street. Presidio Street is the eastern boundary. The Presidio Terrace neighborhood is also part of the neighborhood in the San Francisco MLS.
Housing Stock & Style:
Homes in the Presidio Heights neighborhood tend to be large single family homes with substantial lot sizes. That said, there are condominiums and tenancies-in-common tucked into smaller buildings throughout the neighborhood. I am not aware of any Co-ops in the neighborhood, but if you are please drop us a line and we'll update this page.
Latte Factor:
To the north lies almost boundless recreation opportunities. To the south lies… shopping along California Street. Laurel Village is just a short walk away from most of Presidio Heights, and there are additional shops and restaurants along Presidio Street. You can have your grand-scale luxury home and still be within 3 blocks of a Starbucks and a Peets if your home is Presidio Heights.
Transit Options:
The neighborhood is served by bus lines, with the most frequent lines running along the southern edge of the neighborhood along California Street. Most neighborhood residents have a car, though. Most homes have garages and offer off-street parking.
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Market an Annual Limited-Edition Print by the State Artist of the Year
The state of Texas should market an annual limited-edition print by the state artist of the year.
The Capitol gift shops, operated by the State Preservation Board, sell Texas-specific items quite successfully. Annual prints sold by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, such as wildlife prints, are quite popular and appreciate in value over time.
The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) oversees the Texas Cultural Endowment Trust Fund, which is intended to provide a sustaining funding source to enhance arts education and encourage economic development in the state. The fund is a "local" fund held outside of the State Treasury and managed by Chase Bank.
TCA is involved in the Legislature's annual selection of Texas' "artists of the year" (one for two-dimensional art and another for three-dimensional artwork). Nominees must be native Texans or residents for at least five years, and have received notable recognition in their disciplines. TCA reviews all nominations and submits names in each category to a legislative committee composed of members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House of Representatives that makes the final selections.[1]
Texas' current funding for the arts amounts to 18 cents per citizen annually, placing it last among the 50 states.[2]
A. The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) should market an annual limited-edition print by the state artist of the year, in coordination with the State Preservation Board, through the Capitol gift shops, and its web site.TCA should be allowed to keep $100,000 per year from the revenues generated by the sale of the prints to cover administrative expenses, including printing, advertising, promotional and staff costs. The agency should develop a marketing plan similar to the one used to promote the TCA "State of the Arts" license plate.TCA should establish a select committee of staff members and artists to work with the state artist in designing the paintings to be used for the prints. The artist would be asked to donate the painting to the state, since he or she would receive a considerable amount of the free publicity through TCA as it markets the prints. The original work of art should be auctioned by TCA. The prints would be numbered; a select number should be signed by the artist and sold at a higher price. TCA should hold a "signing event" to allow the artist to personally sign prints for purchasers. Proceeds from the sale of the prints should be deposited to GR Account 0334 – Commission on the Arts Operating Fund; any amounts in excess of $100,000 would be transferred to the Texas Cultural Endowment Trust Fund.
B. f the annual prints prove successful, TCA should create a similar program for the state artists producing three-dimensional works such as sculpture. This phase of the project should begin in fiscal 2005.
Fiscal Impact
The estimate assumes, based on the sales of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife prints, that 5,000 18 inches x 22 inches prints might be sold each fiscal year. The original artwork would be sold for $10,000. Two hundred signed prints would be sold at a slightly higher price ($175) than 4,800 numbered prints ($150). About 200 guests would attend a signing event at a cost of $25 each.
TCA should receive $50,000 for the first year from general revenue for advertising and administrative costs associated with the art project. General revenue would be reimbursed as funds are received from the sales of the prints. Each year thereafter, TCA Account 0334 would receive all revenues from the sales of the prints and artwork. TCA would keep the first $100,000 each year of revenues generated for administrative expenses, including printing, advertising and staff costs. TCA would transfer all revenue in excess of the first $100,000 to the Texas Cultural Endowment Trust Fund each year.
The estimate does not attempt to predict revenues generated from sculpture sales in the next phase of the project.
Fiscal Year Gain to General Revenue (Cost) to General Revenue Gain to General Revenue – Dedicated (Account 0334) (Cost) to General Revenue – Dedicated (Account 0334) Estimated Potential Gain to the Texas Cultural Endowment Trust Fund (Held outside of the State Treasury) 2004 $50,000 ($50,000) $ 50,000 ($ 50,000) $670,000 2005 0 0 $100,000 ($100,000) $670,000 2006 0 0 $100,000 ($100,000) $670,000 2007 0 0 $100,000 ($100,000) $670,000 2008 0 0 $100,000 ($100,000) $670,000
[1]Texas Commission on the Arts, "Texas Seeks Artists to Represent the State," http://www.arts.state.tx.us/tca/stateartist.htm. (Last visited September 13, 2002.)
[2]Texas Commission on the Arts, "Texas Cultural Endowment Fund," Austin, Texas, p. 2. (Promotional folder.)


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Author(s): L Scott Wilner MD and Robert M Arnold MD
Introduction The healing properties of cannabis have been asserted for centuries. Popular claims notwithstanding, there are no data to support the use of marijuana in the treatment of asthma, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, glaucoma, alcohol withdrawal, or infection; and limited data to support using cannabinoids as analgesics. Recent scientific studies of cannabinoids for symptom management have focused on nausea/vomiting and appetite stimulation.
Terminology Cannabis sativa is the Indian hemp plant. Marijuana is a psychoactive substance derived from the plant. Cannabinoids are the biologically active compounds in the plant. THC is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, the major cannabinoid. Dronabinol is synthetic THC and the main ingredient in the Schedule 3 drug Marinol. Nabilone is an engineered THC analog that forms the basis of the Schedule 2 drug Cesamet.
Pharmacology Cannabinoids act on cannabinoid receptors: the CB1 receptor in the CNS and on the CB2 receptor localized primarily to immune cells. Dronabinol and nabilone are well absorbed orally, but first pass metabolism and protein binding limit bioavailability. Dronabinol has a faster onset of action (~30 minutes), while nabilone has a longer duration of action (typically 8 – 12 hours, but potentially as long as 24 hours in some patients). Alternative delivery systems – including inhalers, suppositories, and transdermal patches – are being evaluated.
Anti-emetic Use Dronabinol and nabilone are FDA approved for the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond to conventional antiemetics. Cannabinoids in this context have two limitations. First, studies show that these agents, while efficacious in – and preferred by – many patients, have potent side effects and a variably narrow therapeutic window. Second, newer types of antiemetic therapy, including the 5-HT3 receptor antagonists and a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist, have since been developed that appear to be both extremely effective and generally well tolerated. There are no published studies comparing dronabinol and nabilone to these newer generation agents, or to each other.
Orexigenic Use (Appetite Stimulation) Dronabinol is FDA approved for the treatment of anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with HIV/AIDS. Early studies of dronabinol in this population showed promising increases in caloric intake and stabilization or gains in weight. However, later analysis showed that the effect sometimes represented accumulation of water or fat instead of the preferred lean body mass. Nabilone is not approved as an appetite stimulant. There is no strong evidence supporting either cannabinoid for cancer associated anorexia.
Side Effects Side effects are both physiologic (hypotension with reflex tachycardia, gastroparesis, ataxia, somnolence, dry mouth) and psychologic (euphoria, poor concentration, and – at high doses – anxiety, delusions, and hallucinations). Symptoms are typically dose related, vary among patients, and are worse in the elderly. Tolerance to many of these effects develops over 1 to 2 weeks. Dronabinol contains sesame oil and poses a risk of anaphylaxis to those with a hypersensitivity to sesame seeds or nuts. Relative contraindications include a history of seizures, and concurrent use of alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, or other psychoactive agents. Patients taking cannabinoids should be advised not to drive.
Prescribing Guidelines ANTIEMETIC: Dronabinol is dosed 5 mg/m2 starting 2 hours before chemotherapy and every 4 hours thereafter, to a total of 4 to 6 doses daily. It can be titrated by 2.5 mg/m2, to a per-dose maximum of 15 mg/m2. Nabilone is dosed 1 mg twice daily, starting 3 hours before chemotherapy. It can be increased to 2 mg per dose, with a maximum of 6 mg/day in 3 divided doses. Nabilone is typically less expensive. OREXIGENIC: Dronabinol is started at 2.5 mg twice daily, one hour before lunch and dinner, or as a single 2.5 mg dose at night. It can be increased gradually to a maximum of 20 mg/day, in divided doses.
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The Vampire Diaries Review: When Humanity Happens...by Matt Richenthal at . Comments
The Vampire Diaries delivered an outstanding midseason finale, an extraordinarily tight, tense episode that kept viewers guessing into each commercial break, building the suspense until a climatic daggering that pitted brother against brother and planted the seeds for a vengeful 2012.
But there was a rather big problem with "Homecoming:" It cheated.
First, there was the use of Katherine, as we've talked about for weeks in our Round Table. She's the epitome of a plot device at this point. Here, after last being seen as a snack for Mikael, she simply showed up and jumped right into Damon's grand plan. How did she get back to Mystic Falls? How did she possess any strength following her loss of blood? How much time has gone by since Mikael approached Damon and Stefan at the bar, and then Katherine returned, and they all formulated this scheme?
The show skipped right past all these key questions and just inserted Katherine where it was most convenient to move the story along.
Second, this was an example of manipulative storytelling. Writers can't purposely keep information from viewers and then fill us in later via flashback. That's cheating, that's a lazy way to pull off a big surprise, especially when you consider the most vital line of dialogue in the episode: when Klaus informed Katherine (posing as Elena) that his Hybrids would take out Damon if he were killed.
Look, we all know there are writers penning these stories. But strong storytelling hides the strings being pulled by these puppet masters. To depict the conversation above only partially, later filling in a vital blank, is a form of lying. We were shown an incomplete scene, based our assumptions on it, and then were told we actually lacked all the pieces of the puzzle. That's just bad writing.
Which irritates me to no end, as you can tell, because I absolutely loved everything else about "Homecoming!" I was on the edge throughout the hour, as one swerve followed another. Rebekah was bonding with Elena... then she was staked. Tyler was an evil, sired Hybrid... then he was actually a caring, complicated boyfriend. Klaus had finally aligned his army... then Mikael proved he could compel them.
I loved every twist and turn and legitimately had no idea where it was going - and I even loved where it went, with Stefan shocking us all by saving Klaus' life; Damon reacting with rage; Elena comforting him, actually seeming okay for once with the idea of letting Stefan go (!!!!!); and an emphasized focus on family, via the layered Salvatore brother relationship and the fact that, as his core, Klaus just wanted his back.
Due to Katherine and the misleading way the plots came together, though, I just didn't like how we arrived at those places.
Other highlights:
- How can Caroline even make the term "evil blood slut?" sound adorable?
- Remind me never to invite Damon to a party. I'm scared of how he'd RSVP.
- The Mikael vs. Klaus showdown, with the former pulling every Bad Daddy card in the deck and the latter reduced to tears? Beautifully done.
- How is it possible that no student would have asked Rebekah to the homecoming dance?!? Didn't all the football players see her cheers, flips and - gulp - splits?!?
- When did Tyler start hanging out with Dexter Morgan? That was some fine injecting, kid.
So that's all for 2011, Vampire Diaries fans. We now have a few weeks to debate all the possibilities going forward and for me to move past my issues with this finale. It shouldn't be too difficult, not with such an intriguing, revenge-based conclusion hanging over us.
And you know what they say about revenge, right? It's a dish best served... by hot, blood-thirsty vampires, as teased in this preview for 2012. I can't wait.
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I agree 100% with Manty.....I can't believe Elena would even let the thought of giving up on Stefan cross her mind! They have got to get back together...it is a MUST! Even with Stefan's humanity being shut off it is still very clear that he loves Elena! I hope Elena and Damon find out very quickly the reason for Stefan interfering with their plan of killing Mikael.
I'm a Delena's fan i want them to happend but seriously i hate it when she said '' then we'll let him go " oki i understand that they r bcoming hopeless but Stefan would never give up on them never he proves it sooo many times already and still is he stop damon from killing klaus to save damon from going down too !!
"nice injecting, kid". hahaaaaa laughed hard at that one, didn't even notice Tyler's great vervaine-injection skills. hahaa too funny great review
How the writer made all our mind go crazy is just epic! All the next episodes will surely blow our minds. I totally agree with @Sean. Can't wait to see how Stefan's gonna take down Klaus. :)
I completely agree with Sean. I love all the details and twists and flashbacks. I was 'wowed' with each turn and can't wait to see how it will all play out in January. GREAT WRITING -- LOVE THIS SHOW!
okay elena,step 1 is thinking of letting stefan go..when will delena happen,they've basicly been teasing us since season 1 about them kissing,and the whole idea of them getting together was unspeakable then,but now..now, circumstances have changed, next step is actually letting him go, not saying that she might have to, she does does have to, otherwise how are damon and elena going to get together. xo
When is episode 10 coming??
First Katharine. Damon says to Mikael before Mikael feeds on Stefan that Katharine TOLD him that Mikael feeds on vampires. This is pretty much a dead giveaway that she's still alive. So they actually didn't skip that step. You just missed it. Elena telling Damon that they have to let Stefan go is not her being a hyprocrite, it's her growing up and going through character development, in episode 2 she was in denial of how bad it was, now she's starting to realize that maybe it's not a problem you can fix. Mikael's Death is a fantastic twist because it subverts audience expections and works as a shocker because it isn't what we THOUGHT would happen. Damon was big. Then Katharine came up and made him look pathetic, then Elijah showed up and made her look pathetic, then Klaus showed up and made Elijah look pathetic, and then when Mikael came, ALL OF US expected him to become the big bad, the writers killed him off to subvert audience expectations and spin the story in a new direction. It wasn't too fast, it was SMART because it breathed new life into the show. Klaus did compel Stefan this episode. In Reckoning Klaus compelled Stefan do to as he says exactly, and then to turn off his humanity. In this episode Klaus compelled stefan to no longer do as he says. Lastly the flashback was good. It happens in shows all the time. They withhold a piece of information to up the ante and the suspense, and then something happens which makes no sense, so they go back and explain it THROUGH flashback. Call it lying or whatever you want, it's GOOD writing. It happens ALL THE TIME. Lost, Alias, Fringe, Ringer many, MANY other shows have used that technique. I thought the episode was fantastic. 10/10
Glad Elena gave up on Stef, those two bore men to tears. They both need fire and together they're chicken soup. He is hawt when not shackled to her and Kat is his fire, hell Becca is too. The originals are awesome especially Becca and Elijah. Klaus is kool but getting tired of him hogging the limelight.


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Home owners are missing out on £85 million a year under a Government drive to transfer money from the South to the Midlands and the North. read more
Letter: How could Dr Turner have been so crude?
How arrogant of Des Turner to assert a local government officer "must have lead a sheltered life" to not be used to being sworn at. read more
Pubs' pride party anger
Some of the most high-profile gay bars in Brighton and Hove are leading a revolt against Pride after accusing organisers of ruining the annual festival. read more
Letter: Cash insult
The payment to Annette Sergeant is an insult to staff and every taxpayer in the county. read more
Letter: Money to go
The size of the pay-off to Annette Sergeant, outgoing chief executive of East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust (The Argus, July 27) raises serious questions about the conduct of the Trust boards non-executives (including the chairman) who approved this payment. read more
Letter: King Alfred will resemble a museum
The debate about the twisted towers at the King Alfred has taken on a new lease of life since the announcement of the Tate Modern's new extension, which is receiving rave reviews and will be built in time for the 2012 Olympics. read more
Superstar DJ backs residents
Fatboy Slim has backed residents campaigning against plans for a six-storey block of seafront flats. read more
Letter: Abandoned aged
During the late evening of July 19, my car, parked outside my house, was severely damaged by a passing vandal, who wrenched off the passenger door and damaged wiring extensively. read more
I'm living proof of track danger
A man who lost his arm when he was playing on train tracks as a boy is spearheading a campaign warning youngsters to stay away from railway lines. read more
Letter: What a great age
Congratulations to the Celebrating Age Steering Group and Brighton and Hove City Council for organizing the vibrant exhibition "50 Artists Over 50" at the University of Brighton Gallery on Grand Parade. read more
Report reveals scandal of 'lost' boys and girls
More than one in three children from single-parent families in Brighton and Hove will lose contact with one of their parents, new research has revealed. read more
Letter: Write us a song
In response to various comments (Letters, July 13 & 25), with regards to the Target TB songwriting competition, the Songfactor team spent many hours deliberating on the age-related issue of the song-writing competition for 2006. read more
Secret of Big Brother's Pete
The father of Big Brother star Pete has revealed his heartache over walking out when his son was just six years old. read more
'No go' seafront zone gets major revamp
A seafront promenade is to receive a £250,000 boost to improve safety following a campaign by residents. read more
Letter: Vulnerable at risk
If Worthing Hospital A&E closes, there can be no doubt the frailer people of Worthing will die on the way to Chichester or Brighton. read more
Letter: Their reward for caring is the threat of redundancy
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John Foxx, Pressure Point, Brighton
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Lollo Meier Quartet, All Saints Centre, Lewes
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Academy school moves a step closer
Plans for a new academy school have taken a step forward with the launch of a feasibility study. read more
Charged £220 for a three-hour stay
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Euro-MP slates police operation
A Euro-MP has accused Sussex Police of intimidating squatters by allegedly filming them and their camp without their permission. read more
Return of the flesh eaters
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Cliffs walk is open again
Walkers can finally enjoy a seafront stroll after an undercliff walk was reopened after five years. read more
Art show will light up the night sky
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Foreign students attacked
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Giant store plan axed
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Marina decision deferred once again
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Long Range, Audio, Brighton, August 2
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Lowe wants to stay for longer
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Loft is bigger and better for new season
Doug Loft was probably the only man in blue and white stripes with something to celebrate as the dust settled on relegation last April. read more
Goodwin eyes decade of service
Murray Goodwin wants to complete a decade of service with Sussex. read more
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The Wonder Years
Posted: 12/30/2011 - A wonderful trade paperback book on the early history of the Fantastic Four has lit up my holiday period. It might be the perfect holiday gift for a baby boomer...
Posted: 12/30/2011 - A wonderful trade paperback book on the early history of the Fantastic Four has lit up my holiday period. It might be the perfect holiday gift for a baby boomer...
Updated: 12/29/2011 - There's a memory of mine that came back after a question about the soundtrack to Rock Around The Clock came up. Do you know the answer?
Updated: 12/28/2011 - The Christmas Miracle of Homer Hickam comes home for the holidays.
Posted: 12/21/2011 - You know what some of my favorite programs have turned out to be? You might be surprised!
Updated: 12/12/2011 - How many of us know what phase the moon is, right now?
Updated: 12/09/2011 - It's the 70th anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. What have we learned?
Posted: 12/06/2011 - It's an age old question that always seems to come up at this time of year.
Posted: 12/05/2011 - There's a real cottage industry of conspiracy theorists... but are they really doing us a disservice?
Updated: 11/18/2011 - Why does license plate renewal cost so much?
Posted: 11/15/2011 - Total figures from the great raccoon hunt held this summer...
Updated: 11/07/2011 - How many movies about or set in Italy/Venice, can you name?
Updated: 11/01/2011 - Need some help locating a relative's grave site? There's a link for that.
Updated: 10/23/2011 - Guess who scored really, REALLY well in area band competition? It may not be who you think!
Updated: 10/10/2011 - Restating some of the obvious, and sharing stream of thought things learned and repeated while on the road in Italy with Kirk...
Updated: 10/10/2011 - Six days go by so quickly when seeing so many wonderful sights in Italy. How do you pick which one is best?
Posted: 09/29/2011 - The temps are dropping this weekend, and everyone tells me that it's too soon for it to happen.... really?
Updated: 09/30/2011 - After a direct hit from the September 16th, 2010 tornado, Athens High School rebounds with a mammoth construction project that's now finished!
Posted: 09/21/2011 - An update on the running totals of the great racoon hunt this summer...
Posted: 09/16/2011 - Let me refer you to a short blog by a friend of mine... Brad Meltzer. His father recently died. But wait til you hear the weird part...
Updated: 09/15/2011 - A somewhat lighter tale of how as kids, we attempted to record TV cartoons...and the mayhem that ensued...
Updated: 09/14/2011 - A special effect was totally missed...and why...
Updated: 09/11/2011 - One of the best documentaries on the Sept. 11th disaster is on the History channel.
Posted: 08/31/2011 - The lastest total in live trapped raccoons so far this summer. How many more could possibly be in the gaze?
Updated: 08/30/2011 - Hurricane Irene inspires people to get severe weather prepared. Here's the best bargain around!
Updated: 09/12/2011 - Do you remember stores, places, and logos that have vanished too?


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Kraft Foods and mobile entertainment agency skyrockit have teamed up to release a Kraft Foods eCookbook called Spread a Little Joy.
The eBook is a compilation of recipes featuring Kraft Foods' Philadelphia cream cheese. The eBook includes more than 70 full color recipes. The idea for the book came after Kraft Foods saw success with its branded iFood Assistant app last year.
This is the first branded eBook that skyrockit has created. According to the press release, the eBook took a week to produce, but the mobile company will continue to add additional interactive content and social networking features to the title.
The eBook is available today in Apple's AppStore as well as on Amazon as a Kindle book, both are priced at $9.99.


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401(k) Day Trading Turns a Happy 4
By Richard Schmitt
SAN FRANCISCO ( TheStreet) -- It seems like only yesterday that my baby retirement savings portfolio came to life. Yet here I am, four years later, looking back fondly at that day in May 2008 when 401(k) day trading started transforming my tiny bundle of joy into a wonderful monster.
I'll admit that when 401(k) day trading came into my life, I was hesitant about entrusting my wee one to a complete stranger. This newcomer had no track record backing its premise of methodically bringing out my precious baby's untapped potential in uncertain times.
With no experience to review, I tried 401(k) day trading and observed closely its effect on the beloved source of my constant worry and affection. I quickly found that 401(k) day trading simply called for some give-and-take through daily transfers from one pocket of my retirement savings to another. Then I followed the book to ensure that my daily fund transfers abided by the retirement savings funds' frequent-trading rules.
With each passing day, I was using the old adage of "buy low and sell high" to build a better future through incremental daily trades into and out of a stock (such as S&P 500) index fund that would set up or reap lasting gains. If stocks were headed down one day, I would buy some stock. If up, I would sell some stock. The amount of each retirement savings account fund exchange needed to buy into or sell out of the S&P 500 index fund just before the market close was simply determined as a fixed calibration factor of my choice multiplied by the daily point change in the S&P 500 index. Even better, the lasting gains resulting from these daily fund exchanges performed within retirement savings accounts were unfettered by immediate taxes and direct trading costs.At first I worried that tweaking my little bundle of retirement savings joy every day through once-a-day fund exchanges might be upsetting for the tyke. After all, 401(k) day trading's dismissal of holding for the long term seemed a bit removed from what I heard other caretakers advise. But then I noticed that their set-it-and-forget-it approach had done nothing to improve their clients' fortunes since the turn of the millennium. Next, I feared that raising my pride and joy with the help of 401(k) day trading might require too much attention from my already overtaxed schedule. These days a busy life makes it hard to have the time, inclination or energy to nurture a small fry to maturity. No worries, though, as I found a routine for 401(k) day trading that took merely minutes a day to make something out of a market that has offered nothing more than volatility in these trying times. Only testing over an extended incubation period could determine whether 401(k) day trading actually racks up the type of performance that would justify its long-term use as a better way to manage retirement savings. Perform it did, as 401(k) day trading generated lasting growth under some pretty extreme market conditions. Starting with a $150,000 retirement savings portfolio evenly split between cash and S&P 500 funds, 401(k) day trading with a calibration factor of $100 for each one-point change in the S&P 500 index to determine daily fund exchange amounts resulted in a return of 15.2% -- excluding dividends -- over the four years ending April 30. Even with trouble lurking at nearly every turn over the past four years, 401(k) day trading took my precious cargo to the next level. It just so happened that these extremely volatile market conditions only contributed to the good fortune 401(k) day trading brought my way. Whereas holding steady in stock would have returned less than 1%, 401(k) day trading would grow that nascent treasure by 15% during the four years (again, excluding dividends). If that keeps up, soon I will be able to count on my baby to take care of me in my retirement. After all, isn't that what this is all about?
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UNFI Comments On Teamsters Local 117 Union Situation
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) said today that it is pleased that members of Teamsters Local 117 have voted to end its strike and return to work. The company also confirmed that the Union has agreed to meet with them back at the bargaining table with a federal mediator next week. UNFI looks forward to continuing negotiations, and is hopeful for a resolution that is fair and equitable for all parties.
Because of the Union's decision to strike and in order to continue to service customers, UNFI was put in a position of having to hire permanent replacement workers after Union members walked out. The company will welcome back as many members of the Union as it can accommodate to reach full staffing levels.
Additional Background
The Union never brought UNFI's latest proposal to its members for a vote. The company's most recent offer included a 10.8 percent wage increase over three years, as well as the acceptance of several union proposals. UNFI has made numerous concessions during the months of negotiation and believes that the latest offer it presented to the union is fair, reasonable and competitive.UNFI has historically had a good working relationship with Teamsters Local 117 for the last 22 years, and its approach at all times in the negotiations has been to work collaboratively to ensure it reaches an agreement that is in the best interest of its associates, its customers and its business. About United Natural Foods United Natural Foods, Inc. ( http://www.unfi.com) carries and distributes more than 65,000 products to more than 27,000 customer locations throughout the United States and Canada. The Company serves a wide variety of retail formats including conventional supermarket chains, natural product superstores, independent retail operators and the food service channel. United Natural Foods, Inc. was ranked by Fortune in 2006 – 2010 and 2012 as one of its "Most Admired Companies," winner of the Supermarket News 2008 Sustainability Excellence Award, recognized by the Nutrition Business Journal for its 2009 Environment and Sustainability Award and chosen by Food Logistics Magazine as one of its 2012 Top 20 Green Providers. For more information on United Natural Foods, Inc., visit the Company's website at www.unfi.com. SOURCE United Natural Foods, Inc.
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Vermaelen could still leave Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has suggested that reported Manchester United target Thomas Vermaelen could leave Arsenal.
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Vermaelen has attracted interest from both United and Barcelona over the summer and his manager has previously shown uncertainty over whether the defender will remain at Emirates Stadium ahead of the new season. Wenger reiterated that view on Friday.
"Vermaelen is injured. It is a possibility that he goes," Wenger said. "If he does [go], we have to replace [him] because he is an important player in our squad."
United manager Louis van Gaal has underlined his club's need to sign defenders this summer after the departures of Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra.
The Dutchman will be allowed to break transfer records when bringing in new signings at Old Trafford, according to the club's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward. However, United are not the only club expected to continue spending on new recruits.
Wenger, having brought in Alexis Sanchez, Calum Chambers, Mathieu Debuchy and David Ospina so far this summer, insists he is not finished in the transfer market.
Wenger added: "I am very happy because I did what I wanted and I am still hoping to do more. It is August 1st [a month before the Sept. 1 deadline]. It is a long time. We are a bit ahead of what we usually do because the availability on the market was bigger than before."
However, he denied speculation that Colombia international Juan Fernando Quintero was flying to London to complete a move from Porto, saying: "That is wrong."
He was less forthright when asked about Sami Khedira -- "I don't want to give you any names" was his response when asked about the Real Madrid midfielder -- but added: "We are not close to signing anyone."
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This is the start of my 7th year of continuous workouts. My 2009 journal is here.
Last year I did five months of training from Waterbury's Huge in a Hurry. I did the Get Started and the Get Lean programs. I then signed up for the six month Lean Eating for Men coaching program from Precision Nutrition. This was the best money I ever spent on coaching. The result was that I am leaner and stronger than when I started. I also developed good nutrition habits.
After the LE program was over I decided that my next goal was to get stronger. In December I started the 16 week Maximum Strength program from Eric Cressey. It will probably take a little longer than 16 weeks for me to complete it as I don't always get to the gym four days a week.
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Slideshow: 21 Stylish (and Jumping!) People at the Paris Couture Shows, Day 2
They're probably jumping for joy at all the nice clothes they get to see.
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She opened for Narciso Rodriguez, among other achievements.
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Established faces and rising stars duked it out on Wednesday's top runways.
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My name is Nancy it is nice to meet you
here are some things I would like to share with you about my self.
1. I am SAHM of a very active 10 yr old son.
2. I love being involved in his life. So I am busy volenteering for things at his school
3. I love to scrapbook...This drives my husband and son crazy. But hey it's what I enjoy
4. I'm a den mom. And I love it
5.I am obsessed with my book boyfriends. They are all so perfect ♥
6. I have some of the greatest friends in the world, I love spending time with them :-)
7. I am a general hospital fanatic. Dont talk to me or call during the hour it's on.
8. I lost ababy 10 yrs ago...He's my angel baby
9. I lost my mom (my best friend) 5 yrs ago. I miss her more then i can say
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Um. Okay. Did everyone else die? NOT trying to be a jerk about Adam Levine's win at all, I'm so happy for him and for his beautiful fiancée Behati Prinsloo, but I just want to make sure I write out the proper amount of condolences. Was it everyone? About how many people would you say that is? Adam Levine, staying true to the quotes one must give after learning he was named "Sexiest Man Alive," remained humble-braggy about his win. From People:
He may be battling to be the winning coach on NBC's hit series The Voice but Adam Levine has this year's Sexiest Man Alive crown in the bag.
"As a musician, you have fantasies that you want to win Grammys, but I didn't really think that this was on the table," the singer tells PEOPLE in this week's cover story. "I was just amazed and stunned and it almost seemed like they were kidding, but they weren't, so that's cool."
Wait, why did it seem like they were kidding? Did they sound sarcastic? "Hey, look at People's Sexiest Man Alive over here. Oooooh, we gotta schedule you for your cover photo shoot, huh? People's 'SEXIEST man.' Uh-huh. Try not to get trampled by the hoard of super horny women on your way out." Hahah. "Adam, it's your publicist or whoever it would be. We got you People's 'Sexiest Man Alive.' — Nah, just kidding. Talk to you later, man!" They weren't, though, so that's cool. Congratulations, Adam Levine! I'm sorry your win had to come under such sad circumstances!
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Facetaco got robbed.
But he has the moves like Jagger?
If you want the sexiest voice alive it's the lead singer of the National. I will fight anyone who says otherwise. So maybe Adam Levine needs that guy's voice? Except Adam Levine is not very attractive, so that won't help at all.
I'm not sure if I know the meaning of the word "seductive" any more.
While I disagree, I do think it's pretty impressive that Adam Levine has been able to achieve so much despite the formidable challenge of having fucking stupid tattoos.
It seems that everyone loves the Voice, so maybe they are just trying to cross market People magazine with America's most popular show?
UGH. Sorry, just…no. To each his/her own, of course, but that is definitely not mine.
too skinny for me. you can see his ribs. Somebody please get him a sandwich, he looks like he's about to pass out!
Sorry, all this picture makes me think is, "It places the lotion in the basket."
He'd be hot if he weren't himself. Bodyswap?
I get the feeling that those hands had to be washed in bleach after this horrifying photoshoot was over.
….More for you, dear. I'm going to go back to pretending to be the person I was before I saw this picture. I can never -truly- be her again, but I'll try.
I always think these are silly since last year's winner is (usually) still alive. SO obviously they were wrong somewhere. Up your game, People Magazine. Make this a highlander thing. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
Adam Levine's Publicist Sent People The Biggest Check This Year
They're holding him for next month's Sexiest God Eternal issue.
Um… JFK Jr. won every other year and no one said a word because it was TRUE. And then he would say it was bullshit and then use that as a platform to champion for rad causes.
It's especially weird to me when they do the 50 most beautiful people thing, and at least half of the winners are D-list celebrities no one's heard of.
Remember when Adam Levine got his arm ripped off in American Horror Story: Asylum? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
Jake Johnson stiffed again.
There is a small picture of Chris Hemsworth on the cover, so you got close People magazine!! (And yet, still so very far)
This doesn't bother me.
No Benedict, No Peace.
Your comments are getting a lot saltier these days, Kelly. And I like that.
God, I knew there was a reason I couldn't drag myself out of bed this morning.
i'm just gonna assume that it was an unfortunate typo and they really meant Adam Devine.
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