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When Under the Dome returns (Monday, 10/9c,CBS), the residents of Chester's Mill are still trapped beneath the giant dome that is supposedly there for their protection — this according to some otherworldly force that appeared to the Monarch Julia (Rachelle Lefevre) and the Four Hands via a vision of deceased Alice (Samantha Mathis) in the finale.
It's been two weeks since the mysterious dome descended upon the town, with the possibility of escape becoming increasingly unlikely. However, there might be hope for at least one character, if not more, to make their way outside the dome. "This is the search to get out," executive producer Neal Baer tells TVGuide.com of Season 2. "This is the season of new mysteries that unfold and one of those new mysteries will be if there is a way out."
Although Under the Dome's sophomore season picks up right where the last one left off, the residents of Chester's Mill won't be battling aliens right away. Instead, the group will be locked in philosophical debate about who or what is actually behind what's happening within the dome.
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Caldwell author set to release Murder on Cell Block 9, which is the riveting true story of Idaho drug king Richard Holmes, who was brutally murdered during a prison riot as guards stood outside watching.
Ms. Webb has captured the intense emotional roller coaster that was the life of Richard Holmes. She tells of how he first began his drug dealing career and how that lifestyle affected several people across the nation.
A confidential informant was used in a drug raid at the Holmes residence and eight days later, she disappeared from her home. The lead detective in the case had such an overwhelming sense of guilt about the situation that he became obsessed with finding the woman.
When Holmes was brutally murdered in an Idaho State prison, guards were standing outside watching and listening as their commanding officers refused to let them take action. That was just one more twist to this tragic story.
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Knowing the details surrounding Richards's life and death has always made Ms. Webb especially interested in educating people about the devastating effects of drug use. After her step-son, Steven passed away from a meth overdose in 2008 that interest turned into more of a nagging feeling that she could not ignore.
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G-Spot Chronicles brings into convergence celebrated scholars and experts in female sexuality to examine issues surrounding explosive female orgasms evoked by the elusive G-Spot - exploring the implications for female sexuality.
This documentary project challenges recent claims by the British research scientists of King's College, London. The Consortium of Ejaculating Women featured in this program controverts the British scientists conclusion (in 2009) that the G-Spot [is a] myth. In 2009 the researchers had declared, after a topical inquiry, that the phenomenon was a fantasy of the female imagination. But in 2010, a group of French doctors called the study medical machismo.
Featured here are Jaiya, Suzie Heumann, Deborah Sundahl, Dr. Carol Queen, and Dr. Pamela Rogers - authors, sexologists, sex-educators, a sociologist and a psychologist. The consortium also features four new ejaculating women blasting the British claim. G-Spot Chronicles heralds new dimensions in female sexuality. A GTVI documentary.
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The last thing you want is a V8 screaming at near-redline all the time just for "performance". In a truck, it's about low-end torque, not high-rpm horsepower. You have a lot of weight to get moving and, with the lousy aerodynamics, high speed will put unnecessary strain on the powertrain. Regardless of the redline and power numbers offered by the manufacturer, running higher rpms all the time will just wear out your engine, motor oil, and other components that much faster.
If you have a tachometer in your current vehicle, watch where it is most of the time. Then look to choose an engine that will be most efficient at that rpm range. I went with the diesel in my pickup because it gives me the torque and economy in the rpm range I drive (I never see the dark side of 2500 rpm - on the interstate, 70mph equates to just 2000 rpm). Now, I realize you can't get an Av-1500 with a diesel, but if it's just going to be a family hauler that makes an occasional trip to Home Depot, the 4.10 is likely not necessary.
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z71bill Posts: 2,000I have the 3.73 in my 99 Silverado Z-71 - I wish I had the 4.1's.
I have the 3.42 in my 01 2WD Tahoe - wish I had the 3.73.
Next truck I buy will have the lower rear end gears.
Do the math - at 75 MPH with 3.73 gears your engine RPM will be about 2,083, with the 4.1's it is only 2,290. Yes that is 10 % faster - but still not - IMO - a high RPM level for these engines.
My advise - drive both - and get the one you like.
I've been looking at the new Avalanche.. butt.. would like to know before I buy if there is a cap available from an aftermarket source for the rear deck.. thought I saw one a while back on I-95 but going in opposite direction.. haven't seen one since.. not even sure if a cap is possible
also we presently have two '01 burbans..both are 4x4..1500 series ... my wife's is an LT with 3.73 gears.. I have a Z71 with 4.10 gears... I get 10% less mileage on mine both in mixed city-road driving as well as over the road on trips... mileage comparison taken while I was driving in both trucks.. I usually drive either truck over the road on a trip.. let her sleep...
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This year marks the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears and a group of Cherokee citizens are retracing their ancestors' footsteps on their bicycles in an event called Remember the Removal. The group of 22 Cherokee Nation and Eastern Band Cherokees will be stopping in Steelville as part of the 950-mile journey.
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Achieve Test Prep.... anyone?
- 2Hello, I'm wondering if anyone out there has tried Achieve Test Prep to help them get their RN through Excelsior? I've been a LPN for 2 years and work full-time in long-term care, plus have two young children. I really want to get my RN, but going to a traditional "brick and mortar" program is not going to be possible for me. I enrolled in Excelsior back in 2011, right after I got my LPN license. However, I lost motivation, got bored with it, and felt lost in the huge amount of reading I had to do with no guidance. So I dropped out of the program. Now, I'm thinking about doing it again. I am also considering Indiana State's online LPN-BSN program, but I still need two pre-reqs plus the TEAS, challenge exams, etc. And I know they've had some problems with their program lately (just in California from what I understand but who knows how it will affect their entire program in the future).
Long story short, I'm considering trying Achieve Test Prep to help me finish Excelsior's program. I do NOT want to even try College Network or any of those other places. I'd love to hear input from anyone who's tried Achieve's program. Do you feel prepared? How much is the total cost, monthly payment amounts, etc.? How long will it take you to finish? I've had most of the general education courses, but with Excelsior's new rule about A&P and Microbiology being completed in the last 5 years, I will most likely need to retake those along with all the nursing courses, FCCA, and CPNE. Thanks to anyone who can help!
- 0Feb 12, '13 by JustBeachyNurse, LPNAchieve Test Prep is a test prep company, just like The College Network BUT they offer classroom review sessions. Their costs are on top of the registration, enrollment, exam (and practice exam) fees and any other charges levied by Excelsior. In my limited experience, it's akin to taking a review class for the NCLEX (you still have to pay for your nursing education, NCLEX fees and BoN fees) for some it works for others it does not. If you need an in person tutor in a group environment and can afford the extra costs on top of the Excelsior costs, then it may be beneficial to you.
Excelsior College is NOT for everyone. You must be internally motivated to be successful in the program. Have you looked to see if any of your local community colleges offer an onsite-online LPN to RN bridge program? These programs are gaining in popularity (online classes and in person clinicals once a week or so) to cater to the working professional who wishes to advance their education.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
Edited to add: It is NOT cheap, but you cannot get an exact cost and time plan without meeting with an enrollment counselor from Achieve Test Prep either oniine or in person. I understand that it isn't a hard sell and if it is out of your price range they often recommend that you not pursue their program. Unlike TCN who pushes enrolles to sign up right away with a credit card or for one of their affiliated high interest private loans.
- 0Thank you JustBeachyNurse. I actually have an appointment "online" at 1PM today to talk with an admissions counselor from Achieve. I am not even going to consider College Network. They are way too pushy. I filled out an online information request form on Indiana State's website for their LPN-BSN program, and since then, College Network calls me daily--sometimes 2 or more times a day! I never requested any information at all from College Network--the form I filled out was on Indiana State's site (I made sure of that before I filled it out). I've told them I'm not interested and that need to stop calling, but they continue to call frequently.
I am not aware of any hybrid programs in my area. I live in Cincinnati, OH. If anyone knows of a program with online coursework and onsite clinicals once or twice a week, please let me know. It would have to work with my schedule, though. I work full-time nightshift in a nursing home, and cutting down to part-time or quitting my job is NOT an option at all. Thank you!
- 0Feb 12, '13 by JustBeachyNurse, LPNCheck with your state Board of Nursing or just look into some of your local community college nursing programs directly (sometimes the information does not show up on Google).
Prepare a list of questions before you appointment this afternoon: such as hidden costs, financing options (if any), scheduling of prep-classes vs. exam scheduling, recommended timeline, etc. Most states you must apply & enroll directly with Excelsior, and pay EC directly for the exams.
As far as TCN/ISU there is a relationship there. If you did not agree to the contact, look at the "Do Not Call" regulations as you do not have a business relationship with them. You can always file a complaint or check with your phone service provider about blocking what amounts to harassing calls. (hence why I don't give my phone number out on online forms, but I have call blocking capabilities on my home phone number. You could always do what I did when my child was younger, if they didn't get the message of "DO NOT CALL ME ANYMORE" they got an invitation to speak with my yippy dog who like to shriek at the phone or my then toddler. usually solved the problem quickly. )
- 0LOL @ the yippy dog! I don't have one of those but I do have 3 meow-y cats who are very vocal when they want their dinner. Maybe I'll put one of them on next time LOL
The phone calls from the College Network appear to have died down thankfully. I know there's a connection between them and ISU, but I didn't expect to get a million calls after just filling out ISU's information request form. I have checked in to some college programs in my area. The ones I've looked at don't work with my work schedule. One of my former LPN classmates is doing Galen. They have a "hybrid" program, but the clinicals run late into the evenings, and I have to be at work at 7 PM. If Achieve's program is too expensive, I will most likely just try Excelsior again on my own. My life is in a better place now than it was 2 years ago when I tried it the first time, so maybe I will be successful this time.
- 0JustBeachyNurse, are you doing Achieve's program, or have you done it? Or are you an Excelsior student/grad?
- 2Feb 12, '13 by Pixie.RN, BSN, RN, EMT-P Senior ModeratorEC warns students about third-party publishers and test prep companies -- they are not affiliated with EC, nor does EC endorse their use (http://www.excelsior.edu/about-test-...ation-services). EC's program is set up to provide an outline/syllabus for each class in the form of a free exam content guide that you can download. There are plenty of people out there looking for study buddies, both in person and through other media like Skype, if you need some external motivator to keep you on track. I'd advise you to think twice before you add a lot of money to the bottom line of your education bill! Good luck, whatever you decide.
- 0I know Achieve is not affiliated with EC. I was just trying to get some motivation to stay on track, and I thought having an instructor and classmates might do that for me. In the end, I decided against Achieve. It's going to cost me over $7000 total for the program, which she said would be a $222 payment per month. And that's on TOP of Excelsior's payment plan for the enrollment fee/tests. It would end up being around $500 per month total, and I don't have that kind of money. I graduated from LPN school with a 4.0 GPA, so it's not a question of whether I can do it or not. I know I can do it; I just need some direction and motivation.
- 0Jul 11, '13 by So smartHello i am currently enrolled in the achieve test prep program i was in there a while back but stopped due to lost of job at the time but now i'm in a position to start back up and finish what i started. As far as cost goes with their fees and excelsior fees combine i'm still about $2k under what i paid for LPN school. They also train you for the CPNE which is the clinical that you must pass to complete excelsior program. this prep school creates and school type of environment. Overall I say have the meeting then decide, also yes a community college would be cheaper, if you don't mind a wait list or the fact that you will be competing with 300-500 applicants for 50-60 seats on the day and evening program. If you want to get you RN without giving up work then Excelsior is the way to go and in my opinion achieve prep offers one of the best preps that will help you get through the program, but this is only my opinion. I will be posting my results after each exam wish me luck.
- 0Oct 2, '13 by LPN2BSNRNQuote from LunahRNYes, I am aware that Excelsior warns against this, however, I am an adult and can make informed decisions. I know they are a Test Prep company. The Study Guides are "test prep" too. It is just another form of prepping for the tests, as is a guide from Clep or EC. The format seems like it may be more helpful than just trying to study for the tests from a study guide. Their format is somewhat different in that they provide Virtual classrooms, which may provide an additional dimension to the information that is being studied.EC warns students about third-party publishers and test prep companies -- they are not affiliated with EC, nor does EC endorse their use (Excelsior College | Advisory). EC's program is set up to provide an outline/syllabus for each class in the form of a free exam content guide that you can download. There are plenty of people out there looking for study buddies, both in person and through other media like Skype, if you need some external motivator to keep you on track. I'd advise you to think twice before you add a lot of money to the bottom line of your education bill! Good luck, whatever you decide.
Of course Excelsior warns against test prep companies, it is more money in their pocket if they have you enroll into their program; however, you don't have to enroll to clep the general education courses, so using assisting with prepping for a test and getting the credit for it without taking the course, appeals to some people. It is my understanding that the classes they provide are geared towards passing the Exam or clep test, which is the ultimate goal.
Additionally, if one does thorough research and asks a lot of questions (make a list before hand); compare what they "advertise" to what they say and do not sign any binding long term contracts, there should be no reason why using them would not help someone achieve their goals.
I am pursing a BSN program and need to take Spanish and they provide a 8 week class for Spanish 1 and 2 which prepares you to take the clep for the and get 6 or more credits. If I can do this and get into the program a year earlier, you bet I am going to give it a try.Last edit by Pixie.RN on Oct 2, '13


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BATON ROUGE, La (NBC33) - — Monday, May 23rd, through Friday, May 27th, Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) will be collecting gently used children's books for their summer reading program.
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On February 17, 2011 Pastor Dirk Jackson was formally charged with raping a 12 year old girl in 2003 when he worked as a teacher at a Christian academy. Komo 4 News
Jesus warns in Luke 17:2, "It would be better for [those who cause others to stumble] to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble." (NIV) No doubt, raping a child can cause their faith to stumble. And yet, Jesus follows with a command to forgive those who repent, even if they have offended repeatedly.
Does Jackson deserve God's grace? Does he deserve ours? Or do we cleanse the church of those who bring harm and move forward without them?
You may think me mad, but Jackson needs God's grace and as Christians we are commanded to love him. But grace and justice are two different things. One does not cancel out the other. Jackson (I will not call him pastor) has proven that leaders in the church can fall as easily as anyone else. None of us are perfect. And we have all fallen. All of us. Comparing our sins against one another only takes the focus off the underserved grace God offers each of us.
I do hope the truth comes out. And if this man is found guilty of his charges, I hope he faces the justice he deserves and that he is never again allowed to be alone with a child. But I too need God's forgiveness to be whole. I can compare my sin as much as I want, but on Judgment Day when we all stand in holy court, it will not be those who have sinned the least that face freedom and glory, it's those who have chosen to receive God's forgiveness. Am I crazy?
What do you think?
While there is grace such heinous acts, there are still consequences to our sin. It is truly sad for all involved including the innocent lives of this man's two children. Our government is ordained by God for the protection of society and to keep order.
Jesus was full of grace AND truth. One without the other is not good.
I think that he needs God's mercy. We all need God's mercy. None of us deserve it. But there are still consequences for our actions and wisdom that needs to be used in these types of situations. This man should NEVER be allowed to be alone with children again no matter what the courts decide his punishment should be. As a church leader it would only be wisdom to make sure of that if he was attending your congregation. If he has repented and been restored and healed you still don't put him in a situation that could be questionable. This protects the people in your congregation but it also protects him ( after his healing, restoration and completed prison time) from being put into a situation that could become inappropriate .
He can be forgiven of his sin and yet still reap the consequences (in THIS life) of what he did.
That makes total sense.
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It is a lesson for us all, leaders! Be very careful with our walk with Him! As leaders, we do get respect from our people in church, in view of our outward position and ministry but God will require of us greater judgement when we fall. I believe that grace revealed that pastor's sin or else he would do greater harm to more people and to himself.
I understand this situation from personal experience. As a child, I was abused by a family member, and I never told anyone about the abuse until I was an adult. It took many years to work through much of those experiences. And even now at 40 years old, I still see life through a certain lens.
I grew up in a Christian home where God was a god of wrath, hellfire and brimstone. I did not know a loving kind compassionate God until I was 26 years old and pregnant with my first child. I came to know Christ through a personal relationship in need of forgiveness and wholeness in my own life. I understood what He did for ME on the cross, but that did not translate later to the child perpetrator who hurt me growing up.
One evening, in a service where the unconditional love of the Father was being shared, I learned that a friend of mine had helped an 80 year old man who had murdered and committed horrible crimes while he had been a member of the Ku Klux Klan to come to the understanding of Christ's salvation. The pastor was sharing how no Man can hold another man's sin against him and that only Christ had the right to do so. And if Christ did not hold sin against those who are repentant, then neither could any of us. It was in that service that I realized that I could not hold the sin of my perpetrator against him, but that that was what Christ had died for, not only my sins, but also the sins of that man. At that time, I received a true deep healing and forgave the man who had hurt me so deeply. I realized that he, too, was just a fallen human being just like me.
While the sin, the pain, the crime must be dealt with, the person must still be loved. And to truly forgive brings a freedom and release like no other.
I grieve for these young people who have experienced such pain. God never intended it, but it has happened. We need to be able to help those who are hurting and to love them through this process. It's not an easy command to obey, but we are instructed as Christians to love our brothers, even when it's hard to do so.
The Word says that when we love one another the world will know that God is God. It's our love that sets us apart, not our hate or our anger.
That is a very powerful testimony. I am so sorry for the pain you experienced. I am overwhelmed at the grace of God you experienced and how you have chosen to grow through it. It has truly moved me to tears.
You bring up a powerful point that we are commanded to love, even when it's hard to do. I don't believe God has called us to love one another in the sense of how we feel toward others. Love is a verb. We are called to do love, not necessarily feel it. You have committed an act of love. It's not easy. But you have demonstrated great strength of character and an openness to the Spirit of Jesus Christ working through you and transforming you. May you be blessed.
Wow Laurie,
You have been through something very hard. My husband always says that when we go through hard times it "expands our capacity for compassion". It sounds like God has done this work in your heart. To be able to embrace the fact that this man too needs God's mercy and walk in true forgiveness. Don't ever stop sharing your story…what hope it offers to those who have gone through similar experiences. Blessings to you :0)
Roman 13, 3 "For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason."
I have nothing to forgive this man for. He has not wronged me. He did wrong a little girl AND the Holy Name he claimed to represent. The next question would be, Can this man ever work AS A LEADER in a local church community? Answer: NO.
Truth is, "But for the grace of God, there go I!" It's only God's grace that my heart doesn't do all the wickedness that's out there! Be not deceived for what a man sows that will he also reap! It's the grace of God that let's us love in the first place! But grace never forfiets the consequences of sin! While this man has possibly sinned, he is a God created soul who needs God's fullest expression of God's love to see him through the days ahead.
Excellent discussion everyone!
Thank you for the transparency and desire to not cast the first stone, but take recon to our own illness and sin.
Jackson's sin only drives home the point that his frame of definition of love was flawed and counterfeit. It's easy to classify his sin, addiction etc. and file it away as another worthy servant gone by the way side.
But was the Love of Jesus enough for Jackson? Of it is and was. Then why didn't it work? Was there something wrong with him? Definitely, absolutely, and most assuredly.
But there's also something wrong with the whole mess of trying to find love.
Jesus came as the "perfect" solution to our love starved existence. Addictions, fetishes, dereliction etc. are all Symptoms. They're NOT the cause.
Jackson has been living a lie and looking for love in little girls, sex, etc. while saying that the Love of God was enough.
In truth God's love wasn't enough, because Jackson NEVER really knew what God's Love really was. The example was a hollowgram, a phamtom, an illustion and God's real love excaped him completely.
Just like it escapes us, completely. I heard many of the discussion points of by the Grace of God, I could go also, or Jackson's sin is no different.
YOU ARE ALL EXACTLY correct. His sin has a legal ramification, as it should.
Then if we all suffer from the same disease, where is the cure? Is there a cure? Who IS the cure?
Folks, real love, for the most part, isn't modeled, allowed, patterned or seen.
Most love in churches is performance based. Most love in our homes has conditions. Love in institutions and our work places is all about getting ahead.
So where is this unconditional love of God, we so desperately want, need and can't live without exist?
Jackson is only the tip of the iceberg, I'm sorry to say.
The mechanisms we use to "hold it together" work for a while. But we all allow fear, anger, anxiety to rob us of experiencing God's unconditional love.
I am a sojourner like you, and use multiple mechanisms to escape pain, fear and painful consequences.
What was it that the Apostle John said, "Perfect love casts out fear." However, if you look closely at our churches and homes, we are ridden with fear and trying to avoid any pain at any cost….drugs, alcohol, sex, work, etc.etc.
In the church the mechanisms are a little more refined and even incideous. But they're there all the same.
Back to topic. Jackson cannot be allowed to be with children in any business, ministry etc. His love center is skewed. And going below the surface may reveal damage and carnage to this man long before he came to the ministry.
I have no simple solution other than we've yet to live in the pure light of unconditional for ourselves and each other. When that happens we will see people set free and fearless of any pain, consequence, anxiety or pressure from the world.
Dig deeper into the deeper realms of God's unconditional love. I've only scratched the surface, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for Jackson and all of us.
Justice demands he be punished criminally here on earth, if guilty. Grace means that the state of His relationship with the Lord remain.
The former doesn't cancel the latter.
Perhaps we confuse justice with judgement. I was recently helping a widow (a person I didn't know) with some yard work. About 45 minutes in to the ordeal, her 52 year old son comes out of the house, goes to the mail box, and back into the house. In his flannels; I, meanwhile, am raking leaves and avoiding his dog's s—t. I began to judge everything.
God pulled in the reins and reminded me both gently and forcefully, that I can not be an agent of grace and at the same time a Pharisee of judgement.
Justice, though, is another matter. This man deserves God's grace, and man's justice. But not my judgement.
Response to Pastor Jim;
Very well said, Jim. It is so easy to judge. It's like it slips out so quickly, and easily. And before you know you've sentenced someone to the forty-nine lashes.
Thanks for that reminder, that justice is something we will have to face in this life. But the "just" sentece of Justice from God has been remanded by the blood of Jesus.
And even in saying that we face justice in this life, that even has be said with tongue in cheek. We all know of instances where I should gotten that traffic ticket, but the office let me off with a warning. However, the next time when I thought I should have had a warning I got a stiff ticket. So justice is not perfect in this life, if it were I would have been toast a long time ago.
Thanks again for the reminder that we live under grace, even being "graced" in this life and it's consequences.
Blessings in your pursuit of truth and love.
what Danny B says is so true… but when we say that, how many of us really believe that??… don't we sorta say that, but all the while think in the back of our minds – "but I would NEVER go that low"???
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Tara Reid gets owned by Paris Hilton
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Remember when years back she got a bunch of really good press for showing up at the Oscars NOT dressed like a whore? She was too much of a dumb-ass to realize that maybe she should try doing that more often.
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By the way that bar is called North and is on Sunset Blvd and is small and exclusive with a guest list.
Also, isn't that the scumbag Girls Gone Wild dude kissing her on his way out?
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The bouncer and everyone waiting outside probably spotted her shagging a homeless guy in the back of her car before she stumbled out and tried to weave her way in.
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That is sad. What? It is. haha, just kidding, who gives a shit!
===== Tara should've left right away. This is so stupid though. Paris getting in does not make her an A list celeb. She was coming from down the pee stinking street, passed some druggies and homeless people, in her designer duds and lo and behold! she got into to a club that was plays really sucky music. LOL======= A-list? Please.=====
You can tell these stupid celebs that the next hottest nightspot to be seen at is under a bridge or in a stinky alley somewhere. So dumb.
Um, this video is probably faked just for publicity, I don't believe this shyte.
This must be a really cool club, anyway. They're playing great current hits, such as Foot Loose and Billie Jean. It seriously sounded like they must have hired a wedding DJ.
again she should have left immediately….
The reason why the music sucks is because these "hollywood" DJs are WACK!!!! These DJs arent real DJs. They are just manning a jukebox. The reason you are hearing these old wack ass songs is because of new DJ technology with MP3s and this new Wack Ass DJ system called Serrato. This Serrato system allows you to play your stored MP3s from your laptop into your turntables via a synchronized vinyl plates. So these wack ass DJs now have the capability to download any freakin song and play it at a club. As before REAL DJs didnt have this access so therefore they played cool ass new shit and added an obscure record to their playlist but it would be a dope jam. Now a days these wack ass DJs think that everything sounds cool. They dont even mix songs anymore. They just push buttons. BUT peeps who attend these clubs think its cool because its hollywood and Paris is in the house. F*#K wack ass DJs!!! Keep it REAL!!!
I intially felt kinda sorry for the skank, but then she was just standing there, lingering, like she just took a number at the deli counter and was waiting to hear that she was next. Tara should come on back to the East coast. There is definitely more starry eyed love for washed up celebs in the Hamptons and Miami this time of year.
Agreed, she should have just left. I can't wait to see the video where it's Paris not being let into a club. Her 15 minutes are almost up (should have been up a long time ago).
What was the last time this bitch worked? The only line she needs to find her way to is the unemployment line.
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Obama's speech to schoolchildren on education reveals much more about Americans than it would look on the surface. Was it something Obama said that was radical? No. Did he say something controversial? No. It was the knee jerk reaction of many right wing nut jobs to the speech before it was even given. Oklahoma Republican state Sen. Steve Russell is one of these RWNJs. He claimed 'As far as I am concerned, this is not civics education — it gives the appearance of creating a cult of personality'. What this even means, is anyone's guess. But, he went on to say 'This is something you'd expect to see in North Korea or in Saddam Hussein's Iraq". I'm sure he meant the part where President Obama said 'Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. '. That sounds like Kim Jong Il for sure. Maybe he meant ht epart where Obama said 'The story of America isn't about people who quit when things got tough. It's about people who kept going, who tried harder, who loved their country too much to do anything less than their best. '. That's right up the Saddam handbook isn't it?
Arizona state schools superintendent Tom Horne, a Republican, said lesson plans for teachers created by Obama's Education Department "call for a worshipful rather than critical approach." This from the political party of Intelligent design and evangelical Christians. PTA council president Cara Mendelsohn said Obama is "cutting out the parent" by speaking to kids during school hours. I don't know if she is right wing, but definitely anut job. She went on to say 'Why can't a parent be watching this with their kid in the evening? Because that's what makes a powerful statement, when a parent is sitting there saying, 'This is what I dream for you. This is what I want you to achieve.'" I'm sure many parents know how to set a VCR or DVR to record the speech. Plus, how many children's parents were going to have their kids sit up watching this with them? Most of the parents who would do that all ready know the importance of a good education, so Obama would be just preaching to the choir. Blogger Judy Aron also seemed to be affected by the Kool Aid. She blogged '- It is because he won't be speaking about parents at all. Will he be telling the kids to listen to their parents? Will he be telling kids to work on creating a more harmonious family life? Is the White House even including parents in the conversation? No. '. Hmmm. I guess if the speech was about parenting and not about education, she might have a point.
Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer said in a statement he was "absolutely appalled that taxpayer dollars are being used to spread President Obama's socialist ideology." My guess is Jim Greer didn't read the speech that was put out on the White House web site before it was given the next day. Or maybe he did. His job is to call anyone to the left of him a Socialist and feign dismay at anything the president does. Blogger Elisha Hannah Levin also opined 'By the way, this reminds me of the Stalin propaganda to school children. They were told that Stalin cared about them and worried about their progress in school, and they saluted a picture of Stalin every day.' Ok. that one was just a little harsh and maybe a little too RWNJ-ee and maybe a little too crazy conspiratorial – except Right Wing nut job and crazy conspiricist is redundant. It is a wonder these people are allowed to propagate. I surely wouldn't trust any of them to be my children's teacher. And many are in positions that let them help establish education policy. Luckily, there is an upside. Most people recognize these ideologues for who they are. If they are right wing nut jobs, they think these rants are valid. On a sort of similar tangent, GOP Rep Joe Wilson of the Great State of South Carolina (home to family values man Gov Mark Sanford- they sure know how to grow 'em there, eh?) had a great teaching moment during the President's speech on health care. He screamed out 'You lie!' at one part of the address where Obama said illegal aliens wouldn't be covered. . no one has come to his defense. Sen McCain and others were embarrassed by his actions. As a good example of 'cause and effect', his democratic opponent immediately received thousands extra in campaign cash after the outburst. To make things worse, the health care bill actually explicitly forbids coverage for illegals. To quote many of the opponents of health care reform 'Read the bill!!'
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The Northern cardinal is a common
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- Join in on Audubon's Annual Christmas Bird Count.
Venture outside with binoculars and a field guide to embrace this season's cold with other local enthusiasts counting and identifying our winter birds. From December 14th to January 6th, the Audubon Society, a partner agency with the DEC, will be holding its 111th Annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), the longest running citizen science survey across the country. Efforts of CBC volunteers over the past 110 years has helped document an extensive database of bird population trends that is used in a vast array of nationwide research and state and local conservation plans for the protection and conservation of our bird species.
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- DEC Partners with the National Wild Turkey Federation on Land Acquisition.
This fall DEC completed the acquisition of a 42-acre parcel of land adjacent to Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area (WMA) (view a map) in Madison County. The property was initially purchased by the New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) along with a small grant from their "More Places to Hunt" Program. They generously donated this land parcel to the people of New York State as the newest section in this popular WMA. The parcel is located on Corkinsville Road in the Town of Nelson, and will provide high quality upland habitat for turkeys, deer, migrant songbirds, and other wildlife. This acquisition will keep the land in accessible wildlife habitat that DEC and partner organizations such as NWTF can manage to benefit a number of wildlife species. The acquisition brings the total size of the WMA to approximately 3,650 acres and provides public access for hiking, bird watching, camping, snowshoeing, hunting, fishing, and trapping. Tioughnioga WMA is located between the villages of New Woodstock and Erieville about 6 miles southeast of Cazenovia, NY.
- "TIPP" Environmental Conservation Officers Online.
You can now report environmental violations, including fish and wildlife poaching or other illegal activities through DEC's new online TIPP reporting system. Submit the form anonymously or confidentially and answer basic questions like what occurred, when it happened and where the violation was witnessed. With each report DEC's Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) can complete investigations of complaints and make potential arrests in a timely manner against those who are violating environmental laws. Complaints can still be called in to DEC's hotline at 1-800-TIPP-DEC (1-800-847-7332), which is recommended if the situation requires an immediate response. Read more about this new reporting system in DEC's press release.
- Illegal Clam Dredging Detected in Lake Montauk.
Following an investigation into the illegal dredging of a Montauk marina, the owner of the marina and two local marine contractors have agreed to a $130,000 penalty and to remove illegally dredged material from two associated sites. The penalty will include payments that will directly benefit the Town of East Hampton's Lake Montauk hard clam enhanced restoration project. Read more on this story in the DEC press release.
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- Winter Storm Incident Kills Bears in Allegany County.
On the weekend of December 4, 2010, heavy rains and strong winds caused a tree to topple onto power lines in the town of Alma, Allegany County. Shortly after the lines came down, an adult female black bear and one of her two cubs attempted to pass under the live wires. The sow (female bear) and cub were both electrocuted when they came in contact with the downed wires. DEC Law Enforcement responded to secure the bears until an investigation could be completed. Region 9 Wildlife Staff responded to examine and remove the carcasses of a 230 pound sow and 97 pound cub. The fate of the second cub is unknown; however, scientific documentation has shown that black bear cubs can be self sufficient as early as six months of age even though they normally remain with the sow for just under a year and half (16-17 months of age). Additionally, according to DEC wildlife biologist, Chuck Dente, if the cub is around 90 pounds it will have a very high chance of surviving on its own and will soon be finding a den site for the winter.
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Fish (Commercial and Recreational)
- December 15: Final Day for Striped Bass and Weakfish Commercial Fishing.
December 15, 2010 marks the final day for commercial fisheries to harvest striped bass and to directly harvest weakfish. Commercial fishing for weakfish is closed to all gears November 16th through March 31st; however, during the closed period, there is a by-catch limit of weakfish for all gears EXCEPT hook and line. The by-catch limit is 100 pounds of weakfish provided there is at least 100 pounds of fish other than weakfish aboard the vessel. This enables commercial fishermen using net gear to bring weakfish back to the dock that are caught incidentally while fishing for other species, reducing discard waste. For questions or concerns please contact the Bureau of Marine Resources by email or by phone at: 631-444-0435.
- December 15: Final Day for Striped Bass Recreational Fishing in Marine Waters.
The last day to recreational fish for striped bass in marine waters south of the George Washington Bridge is December 15, 2010. To find other fishing opportunities in this area, review the saltwater fishing regulations online.
(Get all available hunting dates by visiting the Hunting Seasons webpage).
Migratory Waterfowl
- December 11: Last Day for Hunting Ducks, Coots, Mergansers in the Northeast Zone.
The final day to hunt for ducks, coots, and mergansers in the Northeast Waterfowl Zone is December 11, 2010.
- December 13: Last Day for Hunting Snow Geese in the Western Zone.
The final day to hunt for snow geese in the Western Waterfowl Zone is December 13, 2010. Hunting opportunities will re-open for this zone on December 26, 2010.
- December 13: Last Day for Hunting Canada Geese in Lake Champlain and South Zones.
The final day to hunt for Canada geese in both the Lake Champlain and South Zones is December 13, 2010. Canada geese hunting will re-open on December 26, 2010 for the South Zone only.
- December 16: Last Day for Hunting Ducks, Coots and Mergansers in the East-Central Zone.
The final day to hunt for ducks, coots, and mergansers in the East Central Waterfowl Hunting Zone is December 16, 2010.
- December 17: Brant Hunting Opens in Long Island.
Brant hunting opens for the Long Island Waterfowl Hunting Zone on December 17, 2010 and continues through to January 11, 2011. View the 2010-11 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons to identify season bag limits. Please remember that all licensed waterfowl hunters must register with HIP and have a federal migratory bird/duck stamp; details on this and additional information can be found in the migratory waterfowl hunting regulations and license requirements online.
Successful hunters must report take on deer, bear and turkey within 7 days. Effective November 17, 2010, the reporting deadline was extended from 48 hours to 7 days. Simply report your take online or call toll-free at 1-866-GAME-RPT (1-866-426-3778).
Big Game
- December 12: Last Day for Muzzleloader Deer Hunting in Select Northern Zone Areas.
The final day for muzzleloader hunting in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6H, 6G is December 12, 2010. View the Deer Muzzleloader Season Map to identify hunting area boundaries and harvest information.
- December 12: Last Day for Regular Firearm Big Game Hunting in Southern Zone Areas.
The last day for regular firearm bear and deer hunting in Southern Zone Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) is December 12, 2010. View the appropriate Big Game Season Map to identify hunting area boundaries that will be closing.
- December 13: Big Game Muzzleloader Hunting Opens in Southern Zone Areas.
Muzzleloader hunting for bear and deer opens in all Southern Zones on December 13, 2010 and the season continues through December 21, 2010. View the appropriate Big Game Season Map to identify hunting area boundaries and harvest information. Also, review big game hunting regulations and hunting license information before going afield.
Furbearer/Small Game
- December 13: Varying Hare Hunting Opens for Southeastern Zones.
Hunting for varying hare (snowshoe hare) opens in Southeastern Zones on December 13, 2010 and the season continues through February 28, 2011. View the Varying Hare Season Map to identify hunting area boundaries.
- December 15: Mink and Muskrat Trapping Opens in NYC and Long Island.
Mink and muskrat trapping season opens in New York City and Long Island on December 15, 2010. Additionally, mink may be hunted in these areas with a firearm not larger than a .22 caliber during the trapping season. Please review zone ordinance laws in your area before using any firearms. View the Trapping Season Map to identify trapping area boundaries and review trapping regulations and license information before going afield.
Did You Know...?
A male downy woodpecker.
~Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Services~
For the winter months, downy woodpeckers survive by flocking with other bird species, like chickadees and nuthatches, so they can spend less time watching out for predators and have better chances in finding food with their feathered friends.
Keep an eye out for this active woodpecker on your winter bird feeders!
Also, learn more about New York's winter birds by reading Feathered Friends of Winter, a previous article from the Conservationist magazine that is now online.