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The Dow industrials' winning streak ended at 10 sessions, its best run since 1996, after a disappointing reading on consumer confidence sent stocks lower. But the blue chips remained solidly ahead for the week. Chris Dieterich reports. Photo: AP.
After a streak of 10 consecutive gains that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record, investors finally pushed the sell button.
Stocks declined just as another major benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, was about to join the Dow in record territory.
Pullbacks around market milestones are typical. Investors often use the occasion to re-evaluate the recent gains. They ask whether stocks can keep rising or are about to consolidate. With the two dominant market indexes at or near records, that thought process is under way.
Specialist James Sciulli works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday as the DJIA snaps its winning streak at 10 sessions. Associated Press
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"The market is taking a breather," said Patrick Kaser, a portfolio manager with Brandywine Global Investment Management, which oversees $42 billion. "This is pretty minor, to be down less than half a percent. I think it's encouraging."
Friday's pullback wasn't much. After surging 3.4% in the first 10 trading days of March, including the March 5 record, the Dow fell 25.03 points, or 0.17%, to 14514.11. It still is up 11% since the year began, which is all some analysts expected for the full year. It has risen in nine of the past 11 weeks.
Even with the decline, the Dow remains at its second-highest level in history, not counting inflation. Adjusting for inflation, it is still short of a record.
Although the day's move was modest, investor interest was high. Total trading was the year's highest, with overall volume of New York Stock Exchange stocks exceeding 4.9 billion shares. Nasdaq trading also was the highest of 2013.
The S&P 500 will be at a new record when it surpasses 1565.15. On Friday, it fell 2.51 points, or 0.16%, to 1560.72. That left it a minuscule 0.28% from its record, which it set as the financial crisis was warming up in October 2007.
As they question whether indexes have more gains in them, investors will be influenced by the fact that stocks have defied skeptics since before the election last year. Repeatedly, experts warned they had come too far, too fast, and repeatedly stocks broke higher.
With the Federal Reserve determined to continue stimulating the economy, economic growth has been stronger than the experts predicted and unemployment claims have been lighter.
Stocks were hobbled a bit on Friday by a soft reading on consumer confidence, but several analysts said recent consumer spending suggested that the economic impact of that confidence reading would be minor.
After all the year's advances, skeptical investors are worried, however, that the Dow and S&P 500 may already have realized most of their gains for the year. Some are predicting at least a temporary pullback. That is the debate that is likely to preoccupy analysts in the coming days.
The consumer-discretionary sector in the S&P 500 shed 0.4%, and the consumer-staples sector lost 0.5%. Among blue-chip retailers, Home Depot fell $1.19 to $69.05 and Wal-Mart Stores lost 72 cents, or 1%, 72.50.
J.P. Morgan Chase was the biggest loser in the Dow industrials, slipping 98 cents, or 1.9%, to 50.02 after the Fed late Thursday said that the bank would need to resubmit plans to send cash back to investors. Separately, a Senate panel criticized the bank for a lapse in risk oversight that led to more than $6 billion in derivatives-trading losses last year.
Meanwhile, Bank of America posted the biggest gains among Dow components, rising 46 cents, or 3.8%, to 12.57 after it said the Fed approved its proposed capital plans.
European markets edged mostly lower, with the Stoxx Europe 600 easing 0.4% after closing at its highest level since June 2008 on Thursday, but gained 0.6% on the week.
Asian markets were mostly higher, led by a 1.5% rally in Japan's Nikkei Stock Average after the Japanese government raised its assessment on the country's economy for a third-straight month. The index advanced 2.3% on the week and is up 21% this year.
Crude-oil prices rose 0.5%, to $93.51 a barrel, while gold ticked up 0.1%, to $1,592.50 a troy ounce. The dollar slipped against the euro and yen. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to settle at 1.998% as prices rose.
In corporate news, Apple gained 11.16, or 2.6%, to 443.66 after analysts at Mizuho said the company should consider a large tender offer to return cash to shareholders.
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance slumped 14.23, or 16%, to 74.14 after the beauty-products retailer's earnings fell short of Wall Street expectations.
Aeropostale dropped 76 cents, or 5.2%, to 13.75 after the youth-focused apparel retailer fell short of earnings and revenue estimates, and forecast a loss for the current quarter.
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Joan Bakwell used to be a 'sex positive' feminist back in the day - when she was young and mildly attractive (and earned the tag - 'the thinking man's crumpet'). Now a wizened old hag, she spends most of her time trying to justify becoming a fully paid up member of the sexual trade union, slut shaming British tweens at every opportunity.
So what is there to complain about? It is the availability – indeed, the marketing – of such raunchy videos to the young and impressionable that disturbs me. Something has shifted in our culture to bring sub-teens within the orbit of suggestive sexual activity. T-shirts with cheeky, even lewd slogans – jokes that only adults can understand – are designed and sold to the under-10s. Children can hunt on a multitude of television channels for something that looks vaguely adult and vaguely transgressive. Can it be good for them? I for one would not be prepared to take the risk.
Now, there's nothing particularly wrong with arguing that under 10's are exposed to too much sexual imagery. The problem with the 'sexualisation of children' debate is twofold. Firstly, the way feminists ignore the distinction between the sexualisation of pre-pubescent children and the 'de-sexualisation' of post-pubescent teenagers (which is what most feminists are really after). Secondly, the infringement of liberties and sexual freedoms that any measures to end the supposed sexualisation of children inevitably entail.
But what occurred to me whilst thinking about this today is that there seems to be something amiss here with the very notion that 'children' can be sexualised at all. At least, it appears to me, that it is inconsistent with the idea of 'informed consent' that lies behind feminist statutory rape laws. The reason why feminists hold that 15 or even 17 year old girls are unable to consent to sex is that they do not know what they are doing when they get into bed, at least with an older partner. They do not understand what sex is - they do not have 'informed consent', this mysterious thing that a 15 or a 17 year old girl doesn't have, but an 18 year old or a 21 year old does. This thing that is so mysterious and esoteric, that it could not possibly be written down and taught to an underage child, in order to give them the capability of informed consent. And even if it could, presumably a child's brain is either so innocent or immature, that they simply couldn't understand this knowledge.
Yet the viewing of a raunchy MTV video can somehow turn an innocent child into a sexually experienced whore. A 10 year old girl who sees Lady Gaga opening her legs on screen will suddenly turn into an 18 year old slut walker, eight years too early. According to Joan Bakewell, a pre-teen who overhears a comedian telling a sexy joke will have her sexual innocence corrupted.
But doesn't a child's supposed lack of 'informed consent' regarding sexual matters mean that she simply can't understand what the joke is about, or why it is that all the men are looking at Lady Gaga when she opens her legs or wears a skimpy outfit? If that's the case, why the fuss over the 'sexualisation of children'? If the feminist theory of 'informed consent' is correct, a 'sexualised child' is a contradiction. If little girls are dancing 'sexily' in their bedrooms across the land after watching Lady Gaga, they are merely imitating their favourite pop star like parrotts. But they don't and can't understand what they are doing, or what Lady Gaga is doing, because they are incapable of sexual knowledge. So what exactly are feminists worried about?

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Agree Realty Acquires Landmark Building On University Of Michigan Campus
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) today announced that it has acquired 317 South State Street for redevelopment. The landmark building is on the northeast corner of State Street and North University Avenue in the historic district in downtown Ann Arbor. The 18,000 square foot building is located directly across from the Diag on the central campus of the University of Michigan. Built in 1937, the structure was formerly occupied by Kresge's department store and later Michigan Book & Supply. The purchase price was $5.8 million.
The redevelopment, which is pre-leased under a twenty year agreement to the industry leader in the retail pharmacy sector, is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2014.
"We are extremely pleased to announce the acquisition and redevelopment of 317 South State Street," said Joey Agree, President and Chief Operating Officer of Agree Realty Corporation. "This is an exciting project, that once complete will be a jewel in our portfolio of net lease assets and a fixture on the University campus for many years."
Agree Realty is primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of single tenant properties net leased to industry leading retail tenants. The Company currently owns and operates a portfolio of 109 properties, located in 27 states and containing approximately 3.3 million square feet of gross leasable space. The common stock of Agree Realty Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC".For additional information, visit the Company's home page at www.agreerealty.com. The Company considers portions of the information contained in this release to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's expectations, plans and beliefs concerning future events. Although these forward-looking statements are based on good faith beliefs, reasonable assumptions and the Company's best judgment reflecting current information, certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward–looking statements. Such factors are detailed from time to time in reports filed or furnished by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward–looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. SOURCE Agree Realty Corporation
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Friday, January 9: Movie goers and history buffs in Los Angeles and New York can catch the first installment of the Steven Soderbergh biopic Che, starring Benicio del Toro as the legendary Marxist revolutionary. The film, originally screened as a limited-run, four-hours-plus edition in late 2008 to qualify for Oscar contention, has now been divided into two parts (The Argentine, released today, and The Guerilla, to be released next month). This is Del Toro's first major motion picture performance in Spanish (with English subtitles, of course), and the Puerto Rican actor has termed it one of his most challenging to date. The Argentine (catch the trailer) will be released nationwide January 24.
Saturday, January 10: Honestly, what the hell would the 1970s be without disco? And when we think disco, we think The Village People. (Well, they're at least one of the acts that come to mind -- and certainly the campiest.) The group enjoyed a quick rise to fame when their iconic costumes, moustaches, and suggestive lyrics (all designed to play to a gay audience) resonated with the mainstream crowd of the time. Take a gander at the music video for their 1985 song 'Sex Over the Phone,' which may be the act's campiest tune of all. They bring it all back tonight at The Star of the Desert Arena at Primm Valley Resort in Primm, Nev., at 8:00 PM PST. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, macho man.
Sunday, January 11: Tonight stars of the small and big screens come together to celebrate the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles. In addition to dishing on the celebs' outfits, pay close attention to important nominations for us this year, including Sean Penn's nod for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his dazzling portrayal of slain gay politician Harvey Milk. Out cover boy James Franco also scored a nomination (not for his role in Milk, but for Best actor in a Musical or Comedy for Pineapple Express.) Australia was completely shut out (yep, even Nicole Kidman was shunned), but keep a keen eye on Doubt and Slumdog Millionaire, which we expect to take home statues. Hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal, Glenn Close, and Ricky Gervais, the show officially runs from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST, with additional details available straight from the horse's mouth.
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In an effort to dive deeper into HCI (Human Computer Interaction) by hacking together parts easily acquired, I set out to build something especially "non-computery" - introducing the Interactive Mirror. On paper, this construction looked like it'd be novel and fun. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was way more fun than expected once I fired it up.
The cognitive machine that is your brain automatically deals with things like size and distance and perspective, a job it hopefully does fairly well, you don't have to give a mirror's reflection much thought. However, interacting with buttons and animation layered on your reflection and the world behind you is unlike any other touchscreen experience. This unexpectedness, to me, is precisely the allure of HCI and all things touch-capable.
I thought to build this version of the Interactive Mirror after I saw some dielectric glass mirrors with LCD panels built into them. They're meant to be the bathroom of the future, complete with news and weather to accompany your toothpaste in the morning. Sounds nifty, but it looked completely un-fun. It lacked a human touch. I brainstormed with friend Sam Ewen and soon started cutting aluminum t-slot.
There are some tricks built into this installation: like internal mirror bounces for greater projection throw (wide angle lenses are expensive) and a projection running at an aspect ratio of 9:16 rather than 16:9. I'm also using mouse emulation, which is key in my opinion. Much like the Lasergames set up, I'm able to repurpose some of my previously created flash work or set up any game on the installation for instant action, making it a very dynamic system.
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David Wilcock is a New Age lecturer, author, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California.[1]
Wilcock co-authored (along with Wynn Free) the book The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce?[2] in 2004. He is also the author of the 2011 book The Source Field Investigations,[3] which debuted at #18 on the The New York Times Best Seller list on September 11, 2011.[4] Wilcock's second book, The Synchronicity Key, debuted at #8 on the New York Times Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Bestseller List on September 4, 2013.[5]
Wilcock has appeared in several episodes of the History Channel series Ancient Aliens.[6]
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Wilcock has made some controversial claims, most notably that he may be the reincarnation of Edgar Cayce.[7][8]
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- ^ 8th Annual Conscious Life Expo
- ^ The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce? at Google books
- ^ The Source Field Investigations at Google books
- ^ The New York Times Best Seller List Best Sellers - Hardcover Nonfiction
- ^ "Best Sellers - Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous". New York Times. September 4, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ^ David Wilcock on History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens'
- ^ Coast to Coast Am with George Noory Guests: David Wilcock
- ^ Norman C. McClelland Encyclopedia of Reincarnation and Karma 2010, p. 55


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The Idaho Press-Tribune reports today that a Canyon County judge has upheld collective bargaining law for Idaho teachers, ruling that the Nampa School District can't skirt the local teachers union to sign contracts with individual teachers calling for unpaid furloughs. The Nampa Education Association, not the individual teachers, is the legal negotiating agent between educators and the district, 3rd District Judge Molly Huskey ruled.
Paul Stark, attorney for the NEA, told the Press-Tribune, "We're appreciative that the rule of law has been upheld in this case, and that the collective bargaining process has been defended and validated. The ruling is going to ensure that deviations from the law like this will not happen again in Nampa, and hopefully not in other parts of the state.
The newspaper reported that district public information officer Allison Westfall said the district was disappointed with the order, but glad the matter's now settled. "Our sole intent last December was to find a way to accommodate those individual teachers who came forward wanting to volunteer for furlough days to help with the district's financial crisis," she said. Read the paper's full report here from reporter John Funk.
A plan to bail out the financially troubled Nampa School District through a series of house raffles has been suspended, after it turned out to be in violation of state gambling laws. Retired developer Phil Allaire planned to sell $100 raffle tickets for 40 Nampa homes he would buy and refurbish; he'd be reimbursed for his costs, and he estimated the school district could get $4.3 million in proceeds. Allaire had been working with the state Lottery on his plan, but the Lottery sent him a letter Tuesday saying his plan violated several state and federal laws.
Allaire, who'd already sold 47 tickets, said he'll refund them. He criticized the Lottery's "obstinate attitudes and positions," and said he may sue. Among the problems the Lottery's charitable gaming enforcement division identified in his plan: Since he was donating the homes to the non-profit that would run the lottery, state laws wouldn't allow him to be reimbursed for his costs from the lottery's proceeds; lottery ticket sales over the Internet violate state law; and no specific date was set for the drawing, which Allaire planned to hold whenever 2,500 tickets had been sold for the next house.
The Idaho Statesman has posted the Lottery's letter here and Allaire's announcement here; Idaho EdNews has a full report here, and the Statesman's full report is here. KTVB-TV has a report here.
Here's a news item from the Associated Press: NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — The Nampa School District is facing a $1.2 million hit after a financial analyst discovered the money went to general operations rather than repayment of bonds. District Finance Officer Michelle Yankovich told the Nampa school board Tuesday that the money is a "cash flow" problem and does not add to the district's $5.1 million budget deficit. The district has been beset with money problems after budgeting errors that included counting almost $3 million in one-time money twice and over-expenditure of about $1 million. Board members at the meeting voted to borrow as much as $6.3 million from D.L. Evans Bank to meet daily expenses. Interim Superintendent Tom Michaelson says he hopes the bond debt is the last of the financial problems to be uncovered.
Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News has a full report here.
Here's a news item from the Associated Press and the Idaho Press-Tribune: NAMPA, Idaho (AP) ― A nutrition services worker who was fired from the Nampa School District has taken the first step toward suing the district, filing a $1 million tort claim over his dismissal. The Idaho Press-Tribune (http://bit.ly/RCEdKh) reports that Todd Young filed the tort claim last month, contending he was harassed and then fired in May after he talked about waste in his department in a local television news report. In the report, Young said the school district wasn't saving money as planned because workers were discarding Styrofoam trays meant to be recycled. District officials released a statement saying that Young was fired for making racial remarks about a minority. Young is asking for no less than $1 million and his reinstatement in the job.
Here's a news item from the Associated Press: NAMPA, Idaho (AP) ― A school district in southwestern Idaho is removing the book "Like Water for Chocolate" from a ninth grade curriculum after some parents complained about passages including descriptions of sexual encounters. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/QvE2Bf) Nampa School Board Chairman Scott Kido received 15 emails Sunday about the book by Mexican author Laura Esquivel. Kido says he agreed the book seemed inappropriate and it will be pulled. Parent who complained called the novel a "vile piece of work" with "an immense amount of pornography." Esquivel shot to fame in the late 1980s with the book, which has been translated from the original Spanish into numerous languages. The passionate tale of unrequited love became an international best seller and later one of the highest-grossing foreign films ever released in the United States.
Here's a news item from the Associated Press: NAMPA, Idaho (AP) ― The superintendent of the Nampa School District has submitted a letter of resignation as the school faces an estimated $2.8 million budget shortfall. The Nampa School Board was scheduled to meet Tuesday night to discuss the matter. Trustee Dale Wheeler says portions of the meeting concerning Gary Larsen's resignation will not be open to the public. Larsen submitted his letter of resignation on Monday. In August, district officials discovered a miscalculation that resulted in a $2.8 million shortfall. District spokeswoman Allison Westfall told the Idaho Press-Tribune that Larsen's resignation is connected to the district's financial issues and that the problem may be worse than they thought. Two errors led to the shortfall ― incoming funds were overestimated and some revenue was counted twice. You can read the Press-Tribune's full report here.


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The Venerable Vanvoorens: Vintage Custom Cars of Pebble Beach
The field at the 2013 Concours d'Elegance was as head-turning as always, but before the crowds swarmed the 18th fairway of Pebble, we found ourselves particularly taken with the custom coachwork and craftsmanship of Carrosserie Vanvooren.
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1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 Vanvooren Cabriolet
Also known as the type 68, the J12 chassis was introduced in 1931 and considered a remarkable achievement for the time. On its own, the chassis cost more than $10,000a staggering amount in that era. Overbuilt and with a choice of four wheelbases, the J12 presented a challenge for coachbuilders, but Vanvooren managed to create bodies that were well-proportioned and sleek. So good were Vanvooren's designs that the company ended up building coaches for 25 percent of the approximately 120 J12s built. This 1934 cab has a 9.4-liter V-12 capable of producing 250 hp.


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This spacious 3,700 Sq ft home is located across the street from the Old Homestead; a famous historical home and is a two minute walk from West Bay Public Beach, 4 restaurants, Fosters Food Fair—a full service grocery store, gas station, bus stops, churches and a shopping plaza with a photo center, pharmacy, bank, 24 hour Subway sandwich shop, dry cleaners, beauty salon and clinic.
If location and affordability is what you seek; The Ritch Residence will not disappoint!
Only two minutes drive to Hell Post Office, Boatswains Beach, The Cayman Turtle Farm, Dolphin Discovery and the famous Seven Mile Beach that's lined with world class restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels and water sports activities puts all your vacation necessities within easy reach. The convenience of our location is what makes The Ritch Residence your perfect vacation get-a-way.
On Dec 17, 2012 4:56 PM, Guest Dawn wrote:
Stayed at the home of the Ritch's this year while visiting Grand Cayman. The experience was wonderful. Close to restaurants, shopping areas and beaches.
The home itself was indeed very comfortable and inviting. The porch and back garden were my favorites especially in the early morning.
Would recommend it highly for a great vacation destination.
This spacious home is located across the street from the Old Homestead; a famous historical home and is a two minute walk from West Bay Public Beach, 4 restaurants, Fosters Food Fair—a full service grocery store, gas station, churches and a shopping plaza with a photo center, pharmacy, bank, 24 hour Subway sandwich shop, dry cleaners, beauty salon and clinic.
The Al Fresco Café offers beach front dining in a casual atmosphere and serves many local dishes. The Tim Buc Tu Diner is rated as one of the top restaurants in Grand Cayman . They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take the two minute stroll over in the morning for all you can eat pancakes and a gourmet coffee. There is also a local fish fry restaurant steps away.
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So as most of you know a few weeks ago I was able to participate in a photography conference in New Orleans. Yes, for those of you thinking it, I have enjoyed New Orleans quite a bit over the last few months! I'd go back tomorrow….if Joe would let me….but that's a whole 'nother post
At any rate, this conference was mostly about self assessment, setting personal goals, challenging your self, and of course inspiration!!!! Check, Check, Check, and…CHECK!
One of my favorite parts of all of these conferences is….networking. Come on people everyone does it. Whether it is through social networking sites, school systems, work, or church, we all do it. I think I could network for a living….what can I say, I'm a social butterfly and I LOVE people! At any rate, I wanted to share with you just some of the images I took while I was there…nothing crazy going on here….just wanting to share what I'm doing….
The first images are from a shooting workshop I attended by Chelsea Nicole. She is a phenomenal photographer out of Las Vegas and offers an edginess to her photography that I adore. These are a few of the shots that I took while listening to Chelsea give us some of her best tips how to achieve her look and comfort level with her clients.
From here I was able to hang out with the amazing and ever so talented Miss Carla Ten Eyck!!! Not only am I a huge fan of this girl, but I am so lucky to call her my friend!! Her photography is insane and her energy is infectious! She was teaching a workshop as well and wasn't able to stop shooting once the workshop was over. So..I got to once again be schooled by Carla (who loves to teach BTW). We traipsed all of the French Quarter and took pictures of our entourage…First on deck is the ever so amazing Paul & Krystal McNerney of Studio Foto. These two happen to be two of my closest friends and also did an amazing photo shoot of Joe and I over the summer. If you'd like to check those out you can check my album on face book or check The Studio Foto blog for a blog post during the off season….They recently got married on 10-10-10 and were continuing with all of that awesome loveliness-n-stuff they have going on. Check out Krystal's vintage wedding dress….she's a pimp….
While we were in New Orleans we hit up the bar called the Old Absinthe House a few times……WHAT…the atmosphere was so much fun (P.S. they make the BEST hurricane in the French Quarter…yes better than Pat O'Brien's)
WHO DAT???This fool is Max…part of Carla's entourage, and pretty much the coolest "Youngster" I know….yeah he's not so hard on the eyes either huh? I learned it's never long before this guy's got his shirt off….and why not? If I had abs like that I'd never wear a shirt…LOL…Just kidding……
This pic literally makes me laugh out loud…..Meet Josh…..the second half of the ever talented duo of Candace Jeffrey Photography. I have been able to get to know Candace and Josh over the last year or so and again… I am soooo lucky to be able to call then friends! So they had this really cool lens that I LOVE (16-35mm). Yes I know, it's lame. Not many photographers think this is an awesome lens. They're so into their 1.2′s and 1.4′s……truth be told…I have them. And they ARE cool…but this lens has been on my MUST have list for about a year now (right along with a nice fish eye). Candace and Josh were nice enough to let me play with this bad boy for a while. I love the way it shows you the "PER-IPH-ER-ALS" (40 Year Old Virgin reference here). Anyhow…this is a pic I took of Josh. Did I mention I love this dude? One of my favorite people on the planet! (I know the list just gets LOOOOOOOONGER….)
This guy just wants to be famous….and I'm just doing my part to make his wish come true
I totally see the resemblance!!!!!!
All in all Partner Con completely blew my mind. It was so awesome to be energized, challenged, and inspired. I made a ton of new friends and got to spend some much needed quality time with a few choice friends I have. A big fat thank you to Pictage for bringing together so many powerful people. I certainly will not miss the next one!
See…there was no reason for Joe to be jealous of me going to New Orleans…WORK WORK WORK!


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Graeme Souness has tipped Liverpool's Raheem Sterling for superstardom after his Man of the Match performance against Tottenham.
Liverpool went to the top of the Premier League table with an impressive 4-0 victory over Spurs at Anfield, with Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Jordan Henderson getting on the scoresheet after Younes Kaboul put the Reds in front in the first minute with an own goal.
But it was England winger Sterling who shone and Sky Sports expert Graeme Souness told Super Sunday the 19-year-old has the ability to be one of the best.
He said: "They work their socks off and they've got absolute quality in certain areas, people that are at the top of their game; the two strikers, some of the midfield passing with Jordan Henderson and the pressing he does and then the little man Sterling, well, he could be an absolute superstar.
"I can't believe how strong and quick he is and he's got the ability to see the picture as well - he's got absolutely everything.
"I've never met him so I'm not sure how tall he is or his physique but he's bullying people a lot bigger than him and muscling people and I think he's a star.
"Given his age, he could become a worldy."
Fellow Sky Sports pundit Glenn Hoddle agreed with Souness and says Sterling has confirmed his place in Roy Hodgson's 2014 World Cup squad.
"He's got immense talent and what I like about him is that he does everything aggressively and he's a strong little lad," said the former England manager.
"Every time he gets the ball he's thinking of doing something positive, particularly in the final third when it makes the difference. This kid has got that ability and he's another one that will be on that plane to Brazil."
The victory puts Liverpool in charge of the thrilling 2013/14 title race and with Man City - who have two games in hand - dropping points against Arsenal on Saturday and Chelsea losing to Crystal Palace; Souness says his former club are now favourites for the Premier League title.
"I think they're favourites because Man City have still got to come here," he said. "There will be twists and turns, but you have to say that with the way they are right now at this place (Anfield).
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From: Having Fun at Home Why We Love It: Play-doh and spaghetti might be fun to play with individually, but put them together and they make a fun and entertaining match! This activity is so easy and involves almost no preparation. It's great for learning shapes, imprinting and filling various containers. Watch your toddler have his or her own exploratory toddler play and create a masterpiece to play with time and time again! What You'll Need: Play-doh or molding clay and uncooked spaghetti How to Do It: Simply put out the supplies (and anything else you want to include), give a little demonstration so your toddler knows what to do, and watch them put their fine motor skills to work!
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Banbury West End made it two wins out of two in the West Midlands division of the National Club League with a 6-0 whitewash away to Sutton Hard Courts. read more
Party over for Tanner
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Review: Galaxy Quest
Dean Parisot's fond lampoon of sci-fi series like Star Trek should even have the most ardent Trekkie smiling in self-recognition. Less aggressive and mercifully less scattershot than the Airplane! spoofs, the film actually borrows its premise from the Steve Martin vehicle, The Three Amigos, as the cast of a long-cancelled TV show are rescued from the humiliation of the convention circuit to help a peace-loving alien race (which has mistaken the programmes for historical documents) resist colonisation. The splendid ensemble hit the tone of playful earnestness from the off, with Tim Allen's swaggering commander (who believes in the myth every bit as much as the fans), Alan Rickman's frustrated Spock-like Shakespearean and Sigourney Weaver's blonde eye-candied sidekick all judged to perfection. read more
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Insight Technology built its reputation on producing an affordable, user-friendly weapon -mounted light, the M3. The M3 was and is compatible with Glock's built-in light rail, works well with the Picatinny rail or Weaver rail, and it weighs a scant four ounces.
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Each year the National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc. stages one of the nation's largest exhibits of new products in the firearms and hunting markets, the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Trade (SHOT) Show. Here's our look at some of the more intriguing items that we saw in the aisles.
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Bart: Hey, Dad. How come they're taking The Cosby Show off the air?Franchises are often created with tender loving care by writers, directors, authors, game designers, etc. These individuals have something specific in mind, and put a lot of life into their creations, and it really shows, especially when the creation becomes very popular. But sometimes, the creation does so well, that an executive, a publisher, or someone else with a lot of power, demands the franchise continue. The author is told to write more books (or discovers that nothing else draws in the money). The game designer is told to make more games. The director is told to make a movie sequel. Sometimes this happens when the creator really doesn't want to keep going, and would rather try out different things. But the creator doesn't have much choice — it's either do the sequel yourself, or let someone else do it, perhaps less adequately (thereby tarnishing the image of the original) — and keeps going anyway. The result is sometimes a lifeless franchise, a franchise that has had all the originality and creativity — all the life — sucked out of it, but keeps stumbling forward anyway. This often has the tragic effect of souring the creator on their own work, sometimes preventing a more natural follow-up or continuation. If this happens, then the franchise can go on indefinitely, continued by the company long after the creator has tried to put a definitive end on the series and backed away from it permanently - or even after the creator has died. At this point, since it is effectively immortal, the phenomenon might be known as a Franchise Vampire. Of course, this can only be taken so far (about 15 or 20 years, let's say) before Comic-Book Time becomes necessary in the work's universe. If things get really out of hand, a Continuity Reboot is the only way out. Increasingly common in the game industry. Modern games take such a large amount of time and money to develop compared to older games thus making Smash Hit 3 and a new intellectual property at the same time unfeasible. Some developers have remedied this by buying or hiring other development companies to work on cash-in sequels while they work on their next big thing. A subtrope of Executive Meddling (and sometimes Cash Cow Franchise). See also Sequelitis, Fallen Creator, Postscript Season, Only The Creator Does It Right. Compare Capcom Sequel Stagnation, a different style of milking. Can frequently lead to Creator Backlash. Outlived Its Creator is the pinnacle of this trope. Contrast with Franchise Killer and Torch the Franchise and Run. Often a source of Fanon Discontinuity, with fans pretending that the series did end when the creator wanted it to. See also Undead Horse Trope.
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HONDURAS, December 4, 2013 — Carin Steen is an enthusiastic woman, full of life and energy. She seems to have emerged one of her own paintings ready for an explosion of colors, textures and shapes at any time.
Steen, a native of
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Nowhere else one could find the unique atmosphere of Copan, a rural location but with a worldly and open touch and a rich history. Copan is a place owned by the Maya Macondian spirit with a touch of a magical and colorful world.
Carin arrived in March 1997 to visit some friends who own a restaurant. She repeatedly extended her stay and eventually made
Starting her life from scratch in a strange country, without mastery of the Spanish language, Carin's job options were limited. She could guide Dutch tourists or teach in a bilingual school. She chose teaching, and became a Kindergarten teacher in
In 1999, Carin organized an art exhibition, "Copan Draws," with assistance from the painter Edgar Zelaya. The wild success of the exhibition lead Carin and Zelaya to establish and art school, open to all children of the village.
Carin then collaborated with an NGO that worked closely with the Maya Chortí Community to create an outreach program to teach art to the indigenous communities.
Carin recalls this experience and tells us that "That was a blast! children who had never drawn in their lives, but what enthusiasm!" Although her friend Edgardo broke away from the project, "Copan Pinta", she continued on. The work increased so much that she had to leave her job as a Kindergarten teacher. She used art as a tool to teach indigenous children issues as fundamental as health, human rights and cultural heritage protection.
Due to administrative difficulties, the institution closed, but Carin continued her work. She is now an independent artist, who continues with community projects. She has also discovered a passion for murals, and some schools have it as reflected in its walls his creative genius.
Carin says this medium gives her great satisfaction, which allows her to contribute to the beautification of the communities where it operates, to turn a gray wall in an explosion of colors and shapes. Recently she visited the city of
The most satisfying thing is to feel the positive response from the community for her creations.
"I paint murals many more; the only problem of this art in this country is that there are not many walls, hahahaha! And continue painting murals elsewhere, that's my dream …." concludes Carin Steen.
Carin has established a coffee-gallery called "Luminous." Each of its corners saves some detail that reveals the genius of its owner, and invites visitors to socialize over a warm cup of rich coffee.
Carin's adventures reflect a rich family heritage. Her mother, Matty spends most of the year traveling in France and Spain, her father Albert is always navigating the waters somewhere and hier brother Maarten is off exploring the Antarctic.
Honduras is lucky that Carin picked this country to live out her adventure.
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Sometimes, a guy just needs some alone time to reconnect. Then there are times when we just want to get some satisfaction without having to seduce and take our time pleasing someone else. And so, I introduce to you masturbation techniques.
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In the first of our masturbation techniques, masturbate as you normally would, but when you feel the sensation of ejaculation coming on, grab hold of some ice cubes or crushed ice with the other hand, then continue masturbating to completion. The feeling of cold in one hand, heat in the other, and the sensation of ejaculating will enhance the experience.


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|1 [A Psalm] of David. Plead [my cause], O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
|1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.
|The Webster Bible is in the public domain. (The Webster Bible Online)
|Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)


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Weekly Linkies, 08/13/08
Written by: Tiffany Joyce
Hi, folks. This is Lisa again with our not-so-weekly weekly linkies. This week we've got contests galore on our usual haunts that you might want to join. The prizes are pretty cool. But before we get to that, I'd just like to share that we recently got featured on my.yahoo.com.
To the new susbcribers, hello! Welcome to Beyond Megapixels. We hope you enjoy your stay. If there's anything we can help you with, just holler. Or leave a comment. Either works.
With that out of the way, here are the things around the web you should be reading this week:
PHOTO PROJECT: The $50 Film Camera
Epic Edits Weblog
Brian Auer has an awesome photo project. The project is fun enough as it is, but he's also managed to score some amazing sponsors. There's $300 worth of prizes to be divided between just three contest winners, so get to it!
Portrait Professional 8 Giveaway
Udi is giving away 3 copies of Portrait Professional 8 as prizes for another photo contest. Such good, free love going around the Internets these days.
Where to Rent a Lens Online
Digital Photography School
Peter Carey guest posts on DPS and shares with you where to rent lenses online. For those contemplating a lens purchase and still unsure, you can rent one and test it out for a week and see if you want to commit to it. Or if you're in need of a really expensive lens for a shoot that you can't shell out for just yet, well, here you go.
Print something. Print it BIG.
It's true. Us digital photographers don't print that often. And we print big less often. After I read this, I had some of my photos printed at 10×15 and felt the "magic" again. You're robbing yourself if you don't print your pictures this big. Next week, I'm going to print one at 20×24 for the living room.
Finding Your Photographic Niche
Pro Photo Life
Part 1 of an interesting series for pros and aspiring pros about finding your niche or specialty.
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Sappy story of a Jamaican housekeeper who changes the lives of her wealthy employers and their son. Dreadlocked and dreadful!
Clara's Heart -- Open-ended Trailer from Warner Brothers Pictures
Clara's Heart -- David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper.
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What's a good girl to do when life goes bad?
Tara Lancaster can sing "Amazing Grace" in three harmonies, two languages, and interpret it for the hearing impaired. She can list the Bible canon backward, forward, and alphabetized. And the only time she ever missed church was at seventeen because she had pneumonia—and her mom made her stay home.
But when her life shatters around her and her reputation is left in ruins, Tara decides escape is the only option. She flees halfway across the country to dog-sit, but the quiet anonymity she needs isn't waiting in her sister's house. Instead she finds a knife with a threatening message, a fame-hungry friend, a too-hunky neighbor, and evidence of…a ghost?
Following all the rules has gotten her nowhere. So where's she supposed to go from there?
Nothing good ever happens after dark.
Those were the words country singer Daleigh McDermott's father always repeated.
Now her father is dead, and Daleigh fears she's returned home too late to make things right. As she's about to flee back to Nashville, she finds a hidden journal belonging to her father. His words hint that his death was no accident.
Small town mechanic Ryan Shields is the only one who seems to believe that Daleigh may be on to something. Her father trusted the man, but Daleigh's instant attraction to Ryan scares her. She knows her life and career, however dwindling it might be, are back in Nashville and that her time in the sleepy North Carolina town is only temporary.
As Daleigh and Ryan work to unravel the mystery, it becomes obvious that someone wants them dead. They must rely on each other—and on God—if they hope to make it home before the darkness swallows them whole.
Home Before Dark offers a blend of Nicholas Sparks meets Mary Higgins Clark, a mix of charming small town life in North Carolina tangled in a gripping suspense.