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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- If you've been to a Wal-Mart (WMT) lately, or to your local sporting goods retailer, or gun shop, you may have noticed that there are some pretty bare shelves in parts of these stores; namely where the ammunition, and/or guns are usually found.
I've witnessed it myself on several occasions, and heard similar stories from others. The current run on guns and ammo that occurred as a result of fear of stricter firearms laws in this country is unprecedented. The tragic, horrifying mass shootings we've experienced recently led some politicians, including the current administration, organizations, and private citizens to demand stricter gun laws and regulations, some of which have already gone into effect, in New York, to name one.
Whether or not you are a supporter of the Second Amendment, the irony in all of this is quite clear. When the citizens of a free society believe that their rights are in jeopardy, in this case gun ownership, there is a run on that which they fear will be taken away. During the Depression, there were runs on banks as depositors feared there savings would be lost. Now there's a run on guns and ammunition.
All of the rhetoric of proposed tougher laws and restrictions has achieved one of the very things that some gun opponents fear most. America is arming itself like never before. This will continue until either the issue fades or broader legislation is actually passed which appears unlikely. It's a basic issue of supply and demand. Right now, the supply can't keep up.If tomorrow, there was chatter about making donuts illegal as part of some healthcare initiative, you better believe there would be a run on Krispy Kreme (KKD), Dunkin (DNKN) and Tim Hortons (THI) stores. The stocks, of course would be crushed, at least in the short-term, but there would be doughnut frenzy. Then the fervor would die down, once the public at large realized that there are simply not enough legislators that would vote to outlaw doughnuts.
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Last Night The Flyers Announced The Signing Of Carlo Colaiacovo
by Paul on 10/31/14 at 07:21 AM ET
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The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 6-1, 200-lb free-agent defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo, according to general manager Ron Hextall.
Colaiacovo, 31 (1/27/1983), is a veteran of 401 NHL games over 11 seasons. He most recently was with the St. Louis Blues, where he posted a goal and three assists for four points in 25 games last season. Colaiacovo played a total of five seasons with the Blues, who acquired him from Toronto on November 4, 2008 with Alex Steen in exchange for Lee Stempniak. He spent the 2012-13 season with Detroit, appearing in six games, before re-signing with St. Louis before last season.
In those 401 games with Toronto, St. Louis and Detroit, Colaiacovo has posted 31 goals and 133 assists for 144 points, along with 211 PIM. He was drafted by Toronto in the first round (17th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
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Blues Sign Carlo Colaiacovo Pending Physical
by Paul on 11/12/13 at 01:52 PM ET
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Video- The Best Thing About This Clean Andrew Shaw Hit…
by Paul on 05/20/13 at 09:37 PM ET
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Carlo Colaiacovo got up.
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Detroit Makes Colaiacovo Signing Official
by Paul on 09/14/12 at 08:24 AM ET
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Detroit, MI... Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland today announced that the team has signed free agent defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to a two-year deal. In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Colaiacovo, 29, was originally a first-round selection (17th overall) of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2001 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The 6-1, 200-lb. rearguard played in 111 games over parts of six seasons with Toronto registering 33 points (12-21-33) and 57 PIM in a Maple Leafs uniform. On November 24, 2008, Colaiacovo was traded to the St. Louis Blues with teammate Alexander Steen in exchange for Lee Stempniak. Colaiacovo spent the past four seasons patrolling the blue-line in St. Louis, skating in 259 games for the Blues, collecting 106 points (18-88-106) and 134 PIM. In total, the nine-year NHL veteran has appeared in 370 career games, posting 139 points (30-109-139) and 191 PIM.
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Blues Activate Colaiacovo from IR
by Alanah McGinley on 10/21/11 at 02:04 PM ET
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ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has activated defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo from injured reserve. Colaiacovo has missed the last five games after suffering an upper body injury in the second period of the Blues' season opener against Nashville on October 8.
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Video- Shoulder-To-Shoulder Or Shoulder To Head Hit?
by Paul on 10/29/10 at 08:55 AM ET
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via Josh Cooper of the Tennessean,
With his arms folded in the Nashville locker room, Jordin Tootoo wore a look of confusion after Nashville's 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.
With 6:49 remaining in the third period, Tootoo was given a five-minute game misconduct major for charging at defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo. Tootoo lowered his shoulder and exploded into Colaiacovo behind the net. The Blues player fell to the ice, giving St. Louis a power play that it converted into its final goal.
Colaiacovo did not return. Tootoo defended the hit.
"Obviously, my understanding is it was a blow to the head," Tootoo said. "You look at the replay, shoulder-on-shoulder, it's a tough league to play in — keep your head up out there. I think the bottom line, when you hit someone hard, the refs are going to take a second look at it. I'm speechless."...
"I saw a shoulder-to-shoulder check, and he didn't leave his feet, so I'm a little bit confused on that," Trotz said.
Watch the hit below…
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Trying To Understand The Blues Trade
by Paul on 11/24/08 at 08:11 PM ET
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from Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Winger Lee Stempniak was the rarest of commodities, a real offensive threat drafted and developed by the Blues.
So his departure for underachieving Maple Leafs Alex Steen, a versatile forward, and Carlo Colaiacovo, a rangy defenseman, is a bit of a head scratcher….
How could the Blues give up on a home-grown shooter who scored 27 goals two years ago and was producing at a point-per-game pace this season?
We'll need some convincing in this corner of cyberspace. This deal sounds suspiciously like a Ron Caron trade, moving a potential standout for depth.
We're not saying Colaiacovo is Murray Baron and Steen is Ron Sutter, but . . .
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Colaiacovo Takes Two Shots
by Paul on 11/20/08 at 05:09 PM ET
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from Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun, ...
while Leafs coach Ron Wilson said he did not expect Colaiacovo's ailment to be an issue, watching the defenceman limping around suggested otherwise….
Acknowledging that Colaiacovo was en route to having X-rays taken, Wilson suggested that Colaiacovo's injury-plagued history is related to less-than-ideal physical conditioning.
"The big thing with Carlo — and I tell him that every day — is that 'You're not in very good shape. It leads to all the other issues in the past'," Wilson said, adding the organization is working with Colaiacovo to improve his preparation.
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Sherrod walks away
In a press conference today, Shirley Sherrod, who looked visibly weak, shaken-up, and at the brink of tears, declined the position of deputy director of outreach and advocacy which was offered to her by USDA Secretary, Tom Vilsack.
Sherrod was forced to resign from the USDA last month after conservative blogger, Andrew Breitbart, released an edited video of Sherrod which misrepresented her position on racial tolerance and made it appear as though she was discriminating against a White farmer.
Vilsack and President Obama apologized to Sherrod and appealed to her to return to work at the department. But Sherrod declined the new position and her old job as Georgia director of regional development. "The secretary did push really hard for me to stay and work from inside, but I look at what happened to me," she said at a news conference with Vilsack. "I know he's apologized, and I accept it. A new process is in place, but I don't want to test it."
"I enjoyed my work at USDA. I only lasted 11 months [in government], but I did enjoy that work, and would want to see that work continue. I just don't think at this point with all that has happened, I can do that either in the new position that was offered or as state director for rural development in Georgia," said Sherrod.
Although Sherrod turned down the positions with USDA, she made it clear that she continues to work. "I haven't stopped working. In my work, people come to me all the time for help on various issues," Sherrod said. "I'll never stop doing that right up until the day I die because I have a commitment. For a while, I need a break."
After taking a break, Sherrod hopes to write a book and respond to some requests for speaking engagements. Wow, she must have read my mind. Click on the link below to read my post on why Sherrod's resignation from the USDA may actually turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to her.
Although Vilsack has admitted fault in Sherrod's ouster, he is still employed. Many wonder why Obama has not offered Vilsack an opportunity to resign – just as he offered Sherrod. But, these things take time. Remember Desiree Rogers and the White House gate crashers? Out of respect for Rogers, the President waited until the dust settled and the story died before he fired her – oops, asked her to "step down". Vilsack will probably meet the same fate.
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19th August 2014
September may herald the 'end of summer', but there's still plenty of destinations enjoying late summer sun with top temperatures of 31 degrees and up to 11 hours of sunshine per day. What's more, with the kids back to school, you'll have them all to yourselves.
From sailing, cycling and walking holidays to family adventures, archaeological and foodie tours, here's Imaginative Traveller's top picks to extend your summer.
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With only two months to go before the world's greatest bike race, the Tour de France, departs from Yorkshire, and still riding high on Olympic and previous TDF success, the sport of cycling is definitely having a moment. Read full press release
19th May 2014
Although there' s only ten weeks left until the start of the school summer holidays, there's still time to book an active adventure family holiday in Europe, the Middle East and further afield, according to Imaginative Traveller.
"For those who've left it late this year, we've some great news," says Lorna Archibald, Sales and Marketing Manager for the 23-year old small group adventure specialist.
"We've added ten brand new trips for 2014, each with numerous departures during the school summer break and all of which have good availability." Read full article
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Imaginative Traveller, the 23 year old small group adventures specialist, has just launched a new 'Voyage' range of trips ahead of the summer season.
The 6 sailing adventures are in Europe, South East Asia, the Galapagos Islands and down the Nile. All are accompanied by fully qualified crew whilst vessels range from a first class yacht (Galapagos Wildlife Cruise), sailing yachts to river boats. Maximum group sizes vary from 8 people to 16 depending on the nature of the trip. Read full article
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Imaginative Traveller has added over 20 new trips to their 2013 family portfolio making the company one of the UK's leading family adventure travel specialists.Now offering over 30 adventurous trips of between 8 and 19 days across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America, the 22 year old company say it's seen a marked rise in demand for more off-the-beaten-track family adventures, hence significantly bolstering its trip range this year...Read full press release
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The holiest day of the Jewish year is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement; a day spent in prayer, penance and among other things, fasting. How grueling it was to me as a child. Of course I rarely made it through and the few times I did I would break fast (no not "breakfast" spellcheck) with something like a cheeseburger and a milkshake. Nowadays it's become popular for people feeling a bit guilty about their sinful diet to do a little atoning of their own with a variety of juice fasts. Maybe my ancient ancestors were on to something.
Anyway, this fasting is a risky business and really not necessary for those with a healthy diet already. Nonetheless, the benefits are compelling. In addition to getting rid of toxins built up throughout the system from a poor diet it can decrease congestive symptoms; eliminate food allergies and sensitivities; reduces the burden on the digestive system, allowing it to heal; release pesticides, drugs, and other chemicals from stored fat, which can then be eliminated; enhance mental, physical, and spiritual well-being; increase energy and mental clarity; promote glowing skin; prevent chronic diseases caused by poor diet and lifestyle; and clear mucus discharge.
A juice fast is just what it says; a short-term intake of raw vegetable and fruit juice and water ONLY. This is done because juice is an incredible source of vitamins and antioxidants. Fasts typically last for one to three days but some people go longer. I wouldn't recommend that without some type of medical supervision and monitoring to ensure that nutrient deficiencies don't result.
So here's a basic outline of a fast although many variations are possible. Do your research and find one that's right for you. It's suggested to fast during the warmer months with Spring being the best time of the year for juice fasting. For seven or more days before the fast, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sugar, dairy, wheat, animal meat, fish, and eggs should be reduced or eliminated from the diet. During this time eat mainly organic fruits, vegetables, and beans. During the fast between 32 and 64 ounces of juice is recommended and should be sipped throughout the day. Typical fruits and vegetables include celery, carrot, kale, cabbage, apple, pineapple, cranberry, spinach, beet, and greens. Citrus fruits are often avoided. In addition to the juice roughly 6 glasses of room temperature or warm filtered water is recommended. GO ORGANIC! And if you absolutely, positively cannot, peel the skin off the fruits and vegetables or wash them with a non-toxic produce cleaner like the Cuisine Clean. Fresh juice is a must so the best alternative to juicing at home with a centrifugal juicer and masticating juicer is to buy it from the health food store. Be sure not to skimp on the wheatgrass, green vegetables and sprouts because they contain the chlorophyll, which is especially beneficial during a juice fast. These must be juiced in a masticating juicer. Be sure to combine both fruits and vegetables as they each have their own unique benefits and finally, when you break the fast, return to solid foods gradually.
Certain fruits and vegetables and their parts should not be juiced, like the pits of peaches, apricots, cherries, and other fruits, apple seeds, citrus peels, carrot and rhubarb tops, tough skins (such as kiwi, pineapple, mangoes), and bananas and avocados. Some people can't handle complete abstinence from solid food so it's ok if you eat one meal a day in addition to the juice.
Pay attention to your body while you fast. Keep an eye on your weight, symptoms and degree of congestion, tongue coating, degree of hunger, and energy level. If energy level drops for more than one day, if weight becomes too low, or if any symptoms become particularly intense, just break the fast for God's sake. This isn't a punishment after all. Please note that a certain amount of tongue coating is normal. It may become thicker or have a more pronounced color (yellow, white, grey) as the body eliminates toxins.
Certain people should not do this. Pregnant or nursing women or children shouldn't try a juice fast. As well, people with diabetes, low blood sugar, eating disorders, kidney disease, liver disease, malnutrition, addictions, underweight, anemia, impaired immune function, infection, nutritional deficiency, low blood pressure, ulcerative colitis, cancer, terminal illness, epilepsy, or other chronic conditions shouldn't try a juice fast or should do so only under strict medical supervision. People shouldn't try a juice fast before or after surgical procedures. Remember, a juice fast can reduce blood proteins and change the way prescription drugs react in the body so people taking prescription medications should consult a health professional skilled in detoxification before trying a juice fast, and should never discontinue or reduce their medications on their own.
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Special train event set in Grant County
December 15, 2014 CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Tourism will host "Go Outside and Ride the Train" at the South Side Depot in Grant County today. more »»
'Go Outside and Fly Fish' held in Grant
October 31, 2014 The West Virginia Division of Tourism hosted "Go Outside and Fly Fish" at Harman's Luxury Log Cabins in Grant County. more »»
Two Petersburg women plead to heroin charges
October 10, 2014 MARTINSBURG – Two Petersburg residents pled guilty to heroin trafficking in federal court, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced today. more »»
Arts Council presenting night of music
October 7, 2014 Grant County Arts Council, Inc. and Event Underwriters Buck and Cynthia Geary present Next Exit, performing an evening of classic and contemporary rock and roll, at 7 p.m. Nov. more »»
Slide show presentation slated in Petersburg
October 7, 2014 Grant County Arts Council, Inc. and Event Underwriters Christina Goldizen, MD, and Walter Thomas Berrett will present "Mountain Magic," a slide show of travel abroad by Mike Goff, at 7 p.m. Nov. more »»
Fall Poetry Day planned in Grant County
October 7, 2014 Grant County Arts Council, Inc. and Event Underwriter Anonymous Friend of GCAC will present Fall Poetry Day, with the theme "Mountains," on Nov. 9, at the Moomau Library, 18 Mt. more »»
Concert offered at Moomau Library in Petersburg
August 26, 2014 Tenor Mark Franc and piano accompanist Muriel Franc will present a concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Moomau Library, 18 Mt. View St. in Petersburg. more »»
Tri-County Fair offers fun; Montgomery Gentry plays tonight
July 29, 2014 PETERSBURG — For 94 years, the Tri-County Fair has been a cherished homecoming in Grant, Hardy and Pendleton counties showcasing the best in homemade, homegrown, family fun. more »»
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Tri-County Fair schedule announced
July 22, 2014 PETERSBURG — Organizers of the Tri-County Fair, a collaborative event between Hardy, Grant and Pendleton counties, are pleased to announce this years schedule. more »»
Team Members of the Month announced
June 25, 2014 MOOREFIELD — Stanley Wolfe Jr. has been honored as the April 2014 Team Member of the Month for the Pilgrim's Moorefield fresh plant. more »»
Montgomery Gentry to Headline Fair
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Scenic views abound on Dinner Train
June 11, 2014 PETERSBURG — The Grant County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the annual Summertime in the Mountains Dinner Train, to be held July 19. more »»
4-H Club holds recycling event
May 1, 2014 The Dorcas Chieftains 4-H Club of Grant County held the annual recycling event April 11 and 12 at the Tri-County Fairgrounds livestock bar. more »»
Barton to be portrayed at Snowshoe Resort
May 1, 2014 Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, will be portrayed by Karen Vuranch of Fayetteville at the Linwood Community Library at Snowshoe at 2 p.m. Sunday. more »»
Spring Mountain Festival slated for April 25-27
April 9, 2014 PETERSBURG — A new venue means a new range of opportunities, says The Grant County Convention and Visitors Bureau. more »»
West Virginia Reads 150+ kicks off program
March 27, 2014 West Virginians are taking part this year in a reading program called "West Virginia Reads 150. more »»
4-H Club announces recycling event
March 27, 2014 The Dorcas 4-H Club announces its community recycling event for the public to dispose of recyclable material. The event will take place from 3:30-7:30 p.m. April 11 and from 8 a.m. more »»
Special Valentine's Day train rides set
February 13, 2014 PETERSBURG — The Grant County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the 2014 Valentine Express Dinner Train, rolling through Petersburg Saturday. more »»
Montgomery Gentry to headline fair
February 5, 2014 Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music Duo of the Year in 2000, Montgomery Gentry will be playing at the Tri-County Fair in Petersburg July 2. more »»
Meet the Artists event slated
January 31, 2014 Grant County Arts Council Inc. and community sponsors Patti and Keith Wolfe invite the public to a Meet the Artists reception and grand opening of the Local Artists' Show on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.. more »»
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Michael Dickins is an interdisciplinary artist whose work is created with a variety of media including photography, printmaking, drawing, installation, sound and video. His balance of both digital and material processes allows him to create pieces that are both expressive and engaging.
Dickins is interested in the impact that the technological advances of photography has had, and is having, on our visual culture. His current work has been focused on the importance of the snapshot in both historical and contemporary societies.
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My art practice puts focus on mundane imagery by creating drawings using traditional materials, ink transfer drawings, installations and sound scores based on the history and memory generated from found photographs: photographs of my own and of others that are given to me. I am attracted to images that are taken not necessarily for "art" purposes, but for documentation purposes. The photographic recordings of people for remembrance/historical purposes, emotional purposes, and even as entertainment are the primary images that are used within my work. The images that I am drawn to and choose to use in my work have both potentially strong formal aesthetic qualities and content that is directed, yet open to interpretation.
Since the invention of the camera, particularly the Kodak camera (which opened photography to the masses), we have become a society that views life through the camera lens. I feel my practice is meaningful because it draws attention to the importance of photography, not just as a visual record of our modern history, but also as an art form that has a true and immediate impact on our society. To strengthen that attention, I take a curatorial role and select photographs, taken by both trained and untrained photographers, based on composition and content. I then recreate these images using a process that involves non-photographic techniques such as printmaking, drawing and computational graphics. By taking these photographs, which are normally viewed as small scale prints or digital images, and recreating them in a large scale format using both subtle and aggressive marks, the viewer is forced to become engaged with the images in a way to which he or she is not accustomed. It forces the viewer to question the importance of these images, which, on the surface, are images of the everyday, the mundane.
Like my drawings, the videos I use in my work are found videos appropriated from online sources. The sounds I use are created using a system of rational placement of sounds predetermined by the transcripts from the words spoken in the video. The text is transcribed, and then the sounds are processed electronically using a conceptually created system structure. The new sound often overlays, and sometimes replaces, the original sound in the video to change, or create a deeper meaning to, the experience of the video. As a non-trained musician, this systematic approach has allowed me to create complicated and intricate sound scores on top of banal visual stimulation.


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PSN gets 'pre-load' option for new games
Sony has added a new pre-loading function to the PlayStation Store that lets you download – but not play – games ahead of their release.
Unreal Engine 4: First screens of next-gen graphics
Epic has released the first images from its next-gen Unreal Engine 4 demo, via an article over at Wired. The demo, which was built in less
Nintendo's Wii U – what Wii know so far…
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Wii U launch titles leaked online
Images shown on gaming site GoNintendo have shown what appears to be a list of launch titles for Nintendo's Wii U console. The images come
Dishonored gets October release date
Bethesda Softworks has announced that its supernatural assassin action game Dishonored will be available in North America on October 9, in Australia on October 11 and throughout
Microsoft Potentially Bringing Internet Explorer To Xbox 360
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Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed revealed
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God of War: Ascension multiplayer details revealed
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Manufacturers have just under a week to ensure gluten-free products comply with FDA regulation.
All gluten-free products must comply as of August 5.
The Food and Drug Administration issued its gluten-free definition in August, 2013, outlining that gluten-free foods must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
Any food carrying 'gluten-free', 'without gluten', 'free of gluten' or 'no gluten' messaging above this content will be in breach of the law.
In the EU, this week, the European Commission published its new gluten-free labeling laws that will come into effect in July, next year.
* This article was updated to better clarify the rules require less than 20ppm gluten.


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Lincoln Financial representative on campus Nov. 5 and 6
Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences
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WHE recently sent a mailing to nontraditional-age students inviting them to place their names on a gift "wish" list. The project also is open to traditional-age students who are parents, so WHE welcomes assistance in obtaining names of such students. Students who respond are asked to provide the ages of their children and their choice of gifts (a toy, article of clothing, up to $20 per person.)
If you would like to participate in the WHE gift giving project, or if you know of any students needing assistance this holiday season, contact Patti See at email@example.com or 836-4826; or MaryEdna Hagen at firstname.lastname@example.com or 836-5984 by Nov. 7. If you would like to make a donation, checks (payable to Women in Higher Education) may be sent/brought to Patti See, Academic Skills Center, Old Library 2112.
Children's Center thank you, special request
Lincoln Financial representative on campus Nov. 5 and 6
The Lincoln National Corp. is an authorized provider for the UW System Tax-Deferred Savings (403b) Program. This program is available to UW-Eau Claire employees on a voluntary participation basis. For more information, contact Egan at email@example.com or 715-834-7775.
Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences
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• UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education Offers Beginning Sign Language Class.
Additional information can be found on the Continuing Education Web site or by calling 715-836-3636.
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Jan 10, 2009
Hobbyist General Artist
Relativamente absoluta e absolutamente relativa?
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Jan 10, 2009
Student Traditional Artist
yo creo que hay una verdad absoluta que es inalcanzable bueno D: eso yo creo, creo que la verdad va mas alla de bueno o malo, la verdad es el hecho, absoluto e innegable, pero nosotros lo vemos a traves de nuestros prejuicios y muchas otras cosillas y eso hace a la verdad absoluta inalcanzable D:
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Jan 9, 2009
I don't think there are absolute truths. It depends a lot on what a person believes, not only politically or religiously, but even culturally or on a behavior basis.
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Jan 6, 2009
actually....i'm an obiwan!*ducks from all the bad star wars joke thrown at her* Truth is really all from one person's perspective so we don't actually know the truth unless your so totally objective. But that can never be since we all have our own ideals of reality. Lol, i'm such a nerd, i have spent years as a researcher discussing that very same issue and listening to everyone scream their way is the truth. If we all sat down and talked, we'd all find we're all viewing the same thing from different perspectives and frankly, i'd be amazed if two people ever saw the same exact thing.
I did choose relative though because that fits closer to what i think. Imma a post this to my journal Thiefo.
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Jan 4, 2009
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Also, absolute truth is sort of a tyranny - if one truth is placed on us all, how does one prove it's value? Plus if one discovers their truth has flaws, sometimes they fall in extremes and try "kill" the other truths. Soviet Union is pretty good example - big truth that had flaws.
Yup, I'll keep it short.
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Jan 4, 2009
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Relative - it might seem an easy answer, but that's how it is. Firstly, truth is only our expectation of how things ought to be - in cultural sense you only see things in perspective your culture gives you. We never fully understand, why some things are right in our little world while others might look at us and cry for help for such misled reality. Secondly, our understanding of truth changes in time - when you were a child, you believed your behavior was right as it was based on your knowledge, now you would never do things like that as you know better and your "truth" has changes.
Therefore, truth can only be a relative thing, not absolute. If to take in sense that truth as itself is absolute, not including the changing factors, then yes, the idea of truth is absolute. But in changing world, the value of truth is just as changing, being put together in number of factors, so, it's relative.
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Jan 4, 2009
la verdad ez relatiiva
la neta ez abzoluta (:
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Jan 3, 2009
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Truth is absolute, and I am the truth.
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Jan 3, 2009
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Absolute of course
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Jan 3, 2009
Hobbyist Digital Artist
la verdad es la verdad ya que nosotros no queramos verla o comprenderla es otra cosa
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me encanta, cuando lavan el baño y dejan el agua de la taza azul por no se que quimicos extraños que usan para limpiarlo y luego vas al baño y por juntarse lo amarillo con lo azul queda todo verde!
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Censure mayor, citizens say
On June 18, Jenice Mitchell Ford editorialized about a series of events that had crippled the city's governance structure. In her editorial comments, Ford stepped back away from the fray and gave a great summary of the legislative process and the implementation of new laws. She has always brought considerable talents to her deliberations and judgments to any civic issue. She succinctly explains how construction and intent provides guidance and insights into the daily decision-making process in government. I would have liked her to have provided more amplification on the comment "the law is what the judge said is the law."
The most simplified version of this is to suggest our judicial system is flat and that the decision of judges, as annunciated by one judge, is the final arbitrator of the facts and circumstances surrounding events. Michigan's court system, much like other American state legal systems, has a complex multi-dimensional structure. This structure allows for judicial review and opportunities for judges to get it right. And most importantly, to get it right in the interests of the democratic principles that we protect around the world. In this case, not to appeal the decision of this judge is bad law.
The recent legal action brought by Detroit Corporation Counsel Krystal Crittendon as she sought to enforce the City Charter created a real dilemma in local and state government. The 2012 Detroit Charter mandates her to act on behalf of the interests of the corporate body and not be constrained and demonized by a vacillating group of elected officials and the press. Citizens across the city during the long series of public Charter hearings and meetings raised the question of Charter enforcement and encouraged the Commission to affix that responsibility to a tangible group or individual and force a process of public discourse so that citizens may witness the events and make judgments on the conduct of elected and appointed officials. The Commission responded to the questions of who would enforce the Charter by affixing it to the mandated responsibilities of the city attorney. This provision was written in full knowledge that the parties who most often violate the Charter are the mayor, the Council and appointed representatives of the city. I would argue that this crisis was foreseeable and necessary to move the city forward.
There is also a dynamic interplay between the legal issues and the political environment. Bad law is oftentimes made because of political decisions to not seek judicial review from higher authorities. I wonder if the judge in the above case actually read the 2012 Charter for completeness before rendering his opinion. Literally, a read of the 2012 Charter a few pages beyond the judge's focus would have cleared up the issue at law. If we stop and think through the overall process associated with the above case, we would have seen cumbersome actions and judgments on the part of all of the actors.
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New York's fun story about Wall Streeters not Getting It is one of the best yet on the difficulty of some who most benefited from the second Gilded Age to realize that it's come to a close.
Gabriel Sherman takes us into the siege mentality of the holdouts, jaunting around Castle Manhattan to come up with an impressive collection of, if not quite "Let them eat cake" quotes, ones in a similar vein—and some that come darn close:
"No offense to Middle America, but if someone went to Columbia or Wharton, [even if] their company is a fumbling, mismanaged bank, why should they all of a sudden be paid the same as the guy down the block who delivers restaurant supplies for Sysco out of a huge, shiny truck?" e-mails an irate Citigroup executive to a colleague.
None taken!
Here's someone who's really, really ticked off that their tax rate is going up 3.5 percentage points:
"The government wants me to be a slave!" says one hedge-fund analyst
Here's a woman who worked at Lehman Brothers, and whom Sherman implies made $2 million a year:
"People just don't get it," she says. "I'm attached to my BlackBerry. I was at my doctor the other day, and my doctor said to me, 'You know, I like that when I leave the office, I leave.' I get calls at two in the morning, when the market moves. That costs money. If they keep compensation capped, I don't know how the deals get done. They're taking Wall Street and throwing it in the East River."
Next time this woman has a pipe break in the middle of the night, I hope her plumber prorates her bill on a $2 million-a-year basis.
Sherman points out that even the people who get that their jobs aren't that important in the grand scheme of things don't really get it. This former Bear Stearns executive admits that doctors are ultimately more worthy, but still:
"We're in a hypercapitalistic society. No one complains when Julia Roberts pulls down $25 million per movie or A-Rod has a $300 million guarantee. We have ex-presidents who cash in on their presidencies. Our whole moral compass has shifted about what's acceptable or not acceptable. Honestly, you can pick on Wall Street all you want, I don't think it's fair. It's fair to say you ran your companies into the ground, your risk management is flawed—that is perfectly legitimate. You can lay criticism on GM or others. But I don't think it's fair to say Wall Street is paid too much."
If this guy has really never heard anyone complain about A-Rod getting $30 million a year, the bubble is more airtight than I'd thought.
Sherman neatly punctures the Bear Stearns guy's "logic," noting that Wall Street's greed and myopia have put the entire nation in grave peril, unlike, say, Runaway Bride.
But the out-to-lunchness continues. Here's somebody who's still buying the debunked CRA/Fannie/Freddie-Did-It Grand Theory of the Crisis (as postulated by The Wall Street Journal editorial page):
"There's this perception that the people on the Street were making money for nothing," says a mortgage-investment banker. "You have a political and media class who make the mortgage originators and bankers out to be the villains. But are they? They were doing what Congress wanted them to do. Is the guy who lied on his mortgage application the victim here? This whole narrative that the downtrodden were the victims and the money guys were the perpetrators really doesn't stand up to rational challenge."
Felix Salmon, over at his new digs at Reuters, writes this on the disbelief by financiers that they're not worth what they've come accustomed to believing they're worth:
Of course Wall Street's compensation structures were doubly responsible for its flawed risk management. Firstly, they created excess risks: they encouraged investment bankers to put on what I call the Rubin Trade, where you make massive bets that something with a 95% probability of happening will indeed happen. And secondly, they contributed to the marginalization of the risk-management function in investment banks: since risk managers were paid so much less than star traders and top management, they tended to get overruled a lot, and in any case be discouraged from spending too much time looking at the really important big-picture views of systemic risk.


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I'm not using this system anymore, but yes I went from using 25mm to 32mm overflows. The whole point of the system was to have one running at full syphon and reducing the noise and the other taking as little as possible. During power failure test, water would rise and siphon tube would start to run, then second pipe would begin taking a lot of water but until the siphon purged all the air it wasn't taking its share of the flow. After the initial 20 secs the water level drops to the same level as the second overflow and is almost a trickle through it. That being said 9/10 times the siphon started fast enough to prevent any issues6ft Australian Fresh water turtle tank - 2 macleay river turtles, numerous guppy at varying stages of development.
5ft 150gal planted discus tank - 8 discus, 10 cardinal tetras, 10 rummnose, 6 albino cories, and breeding RCS in tank sump and just about everywhere everything done from scratch, filtration and stand tank
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Drilling each tank would be a lot of work; I'd just set up a simple siphon system for all tanks and each connected together with a single main value. That way, all could be drained at once (I built a single one for my main discus tank and it worked perfectly but was useles since vacuuming was the primary manner for me to drain the tank in order to remove waste.) Yet I learned that siphons pipe are very, very simple and I even used that system to feed clean water back into the tanks (a few extra parts - value, pipes and water mixer to set temp one time only.) If you are interested, I'll make a drawing - just used simple supplies form my local hardware store - again - a very, simple system - my siphon was designed to be primed through a removable cap if it ever lost water - occured a few times when I vacuum the tank lowered the water below its intake ... .
Also, consider an algae scrubber (in tank) instead of a sponge filter; vastly superior and will not harm fry and will reduce water changes as well as improve water quality. Unless doing near 100% w/c a day (best of all methods) this is the closest you can come to a natural system. I'd never give up my scrubber - removes not just ammonia (but will not compete with a sponge if you want to run one of those, too) but nitrates, phosphates and a host of organic substances that we can't even measure.)
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That would be great Cermet. The more ideas I have the better. (My wife does not agree with that though... lol)
Thans again for all the advise all!Angel breeder wanna-be
I'm at JHU right now so can't make the drawing (yes, the one that just got 1/3 billion dollars from Bloomberge! Wow, some people really have money and are really generous .)
Drilling glass always is iffy and cracks can develop so avoiding that whole issue might be worth it.
Here is the drawing. The water fill/temp mixer does not need to be included. If it is, the cap fill port is not needed (the mixer will fill the siphon tube.) All parts are std 1/2 inch plastic as are the valves from Home Depot or any hardware store.
Not uploading the drawing - will have to figure this out ... .
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Express, Inc. Announces Earnings Release Date, Conference Call, And Webcast For Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Results
Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), a specialty apparel chain, today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal year 2012 results on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. ET. A press release detailing the Company's second quarter fiscal year 2012 results will be issued before the market opens and prior to the call. The conference call will be hosted by Michael Weiss, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Matthew Moellering, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Paul Dascoli, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 705-6003 approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call will also be webcast live at: http://www.express.com/investor and remain available for 90 days. A telephone replay of this call will be available at 12:00 p.m. ET on August 22, 2012 until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 29, 2012 and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870–5176 and entering replay pin number 398130.
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Express is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20 to 30 year old customer. The Company has over 30 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and quality for multiple lifestyle occasions at an attractive value addressing fashion needs across work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out occasions. The Company currently operates over 600 retail stores, located primarily in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and street locations across the United States, in Canada and in Puerto Rico, and also distributes its products through the Company's e-commerce website, www.express.com.
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Coach Alan King is beginning his eighth year at the helm of Rocky Mountain College's cross country programs. This year will mark the fourth year of distance track at RMC. From it's inception, Coach King has been able to develop athletes to new heights, which include 18 individual national qualifiers in cross country, two national qualifying relay teams in track, 37 national track qualifiers, 12 top-10 national track finishers, and seven All-Americans. In 2013, the men's cross country team qualified for their first championships, where they finished 25th in the NAIA.
Coach King graduated from Billings West High in 1999, and then ran in college at Dakota Wesleyan University, where he earned his bachelor's of arts in history education. During King's college career, he competed in several races ranging from the 800 meters to the marathon. Between cross country and track, King qualified for the NAIA national championships seven times and set several school records. He also earned Academic All-American honors. Coach King is USA Level II certified in distance and is actively involved in the local running community. He is also a member of the Parks Board and has an active role as a board member for the Montana Marathon and the Run Turkey Run.
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In a review-meditation written on the wind, Self-Styled Siren, observing the flicker and fall of autumn leaves through her terrace window, reflects upon her magnificent obsession with director Douglas Sirk and whether Revolutionary Road is all that heaven allows or if like most Hollywood films, is is merely pathos performing an imitation of life. I confess to be less than a deep-dyed disciple of Sirk. Tarnished Angels I find unbelievable and unwatchable, but Written on the Wind presents a lyrical dialectic between wooden emoting (Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall) and edgy abandon (Robert Stack knocking back the liquor and hunching over to telegraph that beneath his bravado his character is weak inside, Dorothy Malone performing cinema's first oil-patch native fertility dance) and is solemnly, comically totemic in its use of oil rigs, jukeboxes, sporty convertibles--symbols of American Industrial Might at its most Monopoly Board-ish. Sirk's influence varies from soapy to soupy. I admire the pig-knuckled indent Fassbinder mashed into Sirk's style-- Manny Farber: "He [Fassbinder] has taken a number of tactics from the Sirk melodramas (the flamboyant lighting, designing decor and costumes that indelibly imprint a character's social strata, being patient with actors and playing ll the movie's elements into them, backing your dime-store story and soap-opera characters all the way) and stapled Sirk's lurid whirlwind into a near silent film style with is punctuated with terse noun-verb testiness"--but have never been able to watch five minutes of Far from Heaven before being put off by its self-preeningly illustrative fraudulence. But that's just me. Others may disagree, and add a coin to the collection box for every freckle on Julianne Moore.
Here is a fascinating interview with Sirk from Bright Lights Film Journal (1977), where he discusses rearview projection as an aesthetic device, reveals that Dorothy Malone didn't want to do the mambo solo in Written on the Wind, and describes the strange freedom that engulfed a European emigre in prewar filmland.
Interviewer: You use the term "we" in describing the early formulation of your aesthetic. In your talking about America I sense that you did feel, intellectually at least, alone.
Sirk: Intellectualism came very late to America. That's why Americans are so proud of it. I found very few real intellectuals in America. But there are so many pseudo-intellectuals. They carry their Freud or their Marx around in front of them on a platter, and say, "Hello, I'm so-and-so, have you heard of Karl Marx?" Yes, thank you. This kind of pseudo-intellect is worse than the man who lives by instinct. You can't talk to the American intellectual.
But I was one of the few who stayed. Brecht, [Thomas] Mann, they all left. There is no tradition in the United States. In anything. It was different in New York, which was highly Europeanized. But California was a mixture of Mexicans, early settlers, people who had been in the Pacific during World War II or Korea. It was open. Your wife could go to the supermarket in her bathing suit. When we came, there was no industry at all. Just blue skies, no smog. Of course, after the war, the picture changed completely. But before, everything was movies. And you have no idea how this shaped your life. The movie stars were a strange aristocracy. If Lana Turner walked down the street to buy dark underwear, Hedda Hopper would tell all about it. It was so primitive, and at the same time it was so pleasant. We liked America in spite of everything. Europe was so old, so burdened with guilt complexes. California was a center for mass art. Europe to an artist after the war was not at all interesting. I had become a complete foreigner in Germany. And there, in Hollywood, was an industry for a new art. America, after Magnificent Obsession, was for me an opportunity.
And I find this quote from Sirk helpful in contemplating the waxy pallor of his oeuvre.
People ask me why there are so many flowers in my films. Because these homes are tombs, mausoleums filled with the corpses of plants. The flowers have been sheared and are dead, and they fill the homes with a funeral air.


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Indulge in a truly luxurious intimate massage with the Soft Touch MiMi from Je Joue. Boasting the same powerful functions as the original MiMi with the addition of an extra layer of silicone to create an extra soft, squishy tip for incredible stimulation.
Use Je Joue's velvet-smooth, palm-sized rechargeable vibrator for deep muscle massage and intimate caresses during both solo and shared play sessions. With a 100% playable surface, this luxury toy offers a range of sensations for your exploration. Experiment with the spongey tip and broad surfaces to switch between precise, cushioned vibrations and all-over-body massages.
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- Squishy soft tip thanks to its extra layer of silicone
- 5 speeds ranging from low rumbles to intense vibrations
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- User-friendly 2 button interface
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- Length: 3.5 inches
- Insertable Length: 1.5 inches
- Circumference: 5 inches
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- Material: Silicone
- Flexibility: Firm
- Waterproof: Submersible
- Contains latex: No
- Contains phthalates: No
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- Controller Type: Built in - push button
- Vibration speed: Speeds and patterns
- Power Type: Rechargeable
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The perfect pebble
Reviewed: 16 April 2014 by Redgirl, a Straight Going Steady Female
MiMi Soft Touch was my first foray into sex toys of any kind and it was a huge success! I thoroughly recommend it to anyone and it is definitely worth the price.
The feel of the toy is beautifully soft and smooth and it is the perfect size to fit in your hand. I got the purple and I think the combination of the size and shape and colour makes it a very practical, unintimidating toy. I get put off by "realistic" or plasticky toys, but this is really lovely and subtle. I was quite happy to introduce this to a partner who, whilst very open, hadn't had any previous experience of using any kind of vibrator. He loved watching me use it/using it on me and didn't feel "replaced" at all (boys and their egos...!).
I was also a little unsure about whether to get the original MiMi or the Soft Touch, as there didn't seem to be much written about the Soft Touch anywhere. Obviously I can't judge against the original as I don't have it, but I really like the soft squishy tip - it is firm enough to give targeted vibrations but soft enough that it is not too harsh (which given the strength of the vibrations is needed!). It also means that it can mould into your shape more - for example, to give you vibrations all over your clit at once.
The magnetic charging system is, quite frankly, genius. Nothing to attach/detach, and no worries about cleaning - you just clean it all at once. I would even go so far as to say that other luxury brands (looking at you, Lelo) should adopt this system for all their toys.
Now to the important bit! Wow, it is amazing. I can orgasm every time, which for me is not easily done. Even on the lowest setting the vibrations are good, and the highest is very powerful, almost too powerful. I usually go for a low setting and then ramp it up towards the finish. I like the different settings, although tend to stick with the constant and wave options, rather than the pulses.
The shape is great for clitoral stimulation, and the pointed end means that you can also use it on all those nerve endings at the entrance to your vagina.
The only downside I find is that my hands can get a bit numb and shaky during/after a long session.
On the highest setting it can be reasonably loud, but I think it just seems loud because it's close to me and I'm very aware that I live in a shared house. Plus, I wouldn't be able to stand having it on the highest setting for very long!
A final thought - it comes in a lovely box but doesn't have a storage bag, which is a shame but easily solvable with one of the Lovehoney small storage bags.
- Pros
- Look, feel and power.
- Cons
- Sometimes too powerful! Can make my hands shake afterwards.
- Bottom line
- Definitely worthy the price.
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A beautiful toy
Reviewed: 05 April 2014 by Jenabelle, a Straight Engaged Female
I bought this toy after my cheaper vibrator finally started to make an almighty clacking noise. As I am a student, I live in a house share, and a loud clacking vibrator isn't exactly discreet! It was my birthday coming up so asked my boyfriend to pay for half of it as a treat to myself and as an end-of-degree present.
I was initially worried about buying a toy that had such a large price tag (I think the most I've spent on a vibrator was around £25-30). When it arrived I was not disappointed!
The MiMi soft touch is so beautiful. It arrived in gorgeous packaging. Very luxurious, and doesn't feel cheap or tacky like some sex toys can.
It's a pebble-shaped vibrator that fits in the palm of my hand. The toy is coated with a lovely soft silicone that feels soft to the touch. It is not tacky and doesn't attract every bit of lint/dust/dirt it comes in contact with. Definitely worth the extra money I paid!
It is intended for external stimulation and is NOT insertable. I prefer clitoral stimulation, so this toy is perfect for me.
- It is really easy to use. The + and - buttons on the bottom of the toy are easy to control even in middle of use. The middle button is a pattern changing button. It is also incredibly easy to turn off (especially if you have to do so in a hurry) - just hold the key for a couple of seconds.
- The vibrations are powerful, very much so!
- It feels so nice and soft. Feels lovely against the clitoris and anywhere you want to massage.
- Gorgeous box - pretty design/colours, not glaringly obvious it's a sex toy.
- On the stronger settings it begins to hurt my hands a little, which is off-putting.
- Can be a little bit loud, but not enough that it'd be incredibly noticeable. It seems to make more noise when it is just in my hand. It was a lot quieter when pushed against my body.
- The patterns aren't that great, they are okay, but this may be just a personal preference they don't really do it for me.
- I dropped it a few times when the toy got too lubricated
The toy in use feels fantastic. I orgasmed after a few minutes. The toy when used with lubricant actually reminds me of oral sex, which is a huge turn-on.
I put that down to the texture of the silicone and the shape of the tip of the MiMi. The vibrations felt strong and rumbling. It was a nice build-up to my orgasm. The vibrations massaged my entire vagina, which felt amazing.
I would 100% recommend this toy. It's just a pleasure to use. It feels luxurious and everything from the packaging to toy design is beautiful. If you have the money to treat yourself, go for a MiMi Soft Touch. You won't be disappointed!
- Pros
- Strong vibrations, soft silicone skin, beautiful design, exquisite packaging.
- Cons
- Slightly numbing on the hands on higher settings, a bit loud on the higher settings.
- Bottom line
- Fun, sexy, soft and powerful. Ultimate luxury!
- Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Je t'aime Mimi
Reviewed: 07 November 2013 by MissTerryCleavage, a Straight Single Female
Well I don't know where to start with this little beauty, or Pebble as it is affectionately known at home now. I really should have submitted this review before now, but you know I wanted to be thorough, and being thorough meant testing over and over and over and over and over... ;)
I can honestly say though that my opinion hasn't changed since I used Mimi aka Pebble for the first time. It is simply amazing, no more, no less, just amazing...
Pebble comes nicely boxed, ideal for a gift for the fat man in a red suit to deliver down your chimney in the next few weeks or merely just to indulge yourself and show you just how much you love yourself. :)
It charges through a magnetic fastening that sticks to the base end of Pebble and a little red light flashes to tell you it's charging. Once charged, just remove the magnetic charger and away you go.
The silicone on this toy is definitely a good quality, as it doesn't act like a lint remover as many cheaper silicone toys can do, a definite bonus in my eyes. It has a really tactile feel to it, and I could just sit and hold it in my hand all night although given the other things you could be doing that seems such a waste.
I absolutely love the squishy pointy end of Pebble, (this is what makes it different to the older version) it nestles around your clit perfectly with the application of a little pressure, it just feels great. I am a sworn Lelo Mia fan, but I actually now prefer the softer end of Mimi as opposed to the pointy end of Mia, sorry Mia, Mimi is in town now...
The speeds on this are powerful. I love power but struggle to cope with the top speed, it's a bit too numbing, although after using for a little while I can crank it up, but I wouldn't advise it to start off with, you definitely to build up to that. There are also a smattering of patterns/pulses, but I've never been a fan of those in any toy, so haven't bothered other than to buzz them against the back of my hand. I'd definitely say to add some lube before use though, and don't forget to use water-based not silicone-based, don't want to hurt this beauty at some point down the line.
Pebble nestles nicely in the palm of your hand as well, and I find it really pleasurable held like that against my pubic bone, not orgasm inducing, just a really nice sensation as my partner explored other areas with his god given pleasure makers. ;)
For me, Mimi is a brilliant addition to my collection, giving really powerful orgasms that would take some rivalling but that has now caused some redundancies in the drawer. Good job I don't have to pay them off and can instead make use of the Rabbit Amnesty.
The only very slight downside is that the power level does mean it is noisier than some but by no means noisy. I also found that it was noisier when just being held as opposed to when it was pressed against me, that seemed to quieten it down. Don't get me wrong this isn't going to wake the neighbours but some music might be needed in the background in a house share. ;)
To sum it up, treat yourself, indulge, spoil yourself, go without food for a few days, whatever is needed but treat yourself to Mimi. You won't regret it. :)
- Pros
- Fabulous orgasms, feels lovely.
- Cons
- Nothing worth typing here.
- Bottom line
- Fantastic toy, worth indulging, wouldn't go back to batteries.
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Today I learned that LinkedIn has a LinkedIn (and why wouldn't they?). I also realized that they have one of the most complete company pages (because they're LinkedIn), so I decided to use their page to show some of the nice features you can add to your own company page.
I don't talk about LinkedIn often, but it's just as important for companies than any other social network. In fact, it's the only social network I'd encourage every company to be on because it's a place to find future employees and clients and focus beyond the consumer. Instead of posting contests and having one on one conversations, a LinkedIn company page showcases products and services, career opportunities and simple updates that often link to news articles. Quite simple, quite professional. Here are some of the "extra" things LinkedIn is doing on their page:
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3. Inside information- Okay, it's not really that inside, but how many people get to hear what employees are saying about a company before they meet a single employee? And how often are things like benefits and perks spelled out so nicely? The company also lists 31 products and services, which I think is a bit much, even though they are LinkedIn. Think of your page as an exclusive club. People who come in get a little more than anyone else.
4. Recommendations- I'm guessing if I added the amount of recommendations LinkedIn has throughout its entire page, it would total around 3,000. Again, you don't need nearly as many. If you're getting 2 per product listing, you're doing great. Recommendations are very helpful when someone is questioning how well you perform the service you speak of.
These frills are nice for your page, but don't forget the basics too. Make sure to update your page with employment opportunities, statuses and product/service offerings. Ask your employees to update their job information and encourage them to become active on the network. If you haven't yet created a company page, you can start here.


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Betty Hutton, (born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan) is a former United States actor and singer.
Raised by a single mother, Hutton (along with her sister, Marion Hutton) started singing in the family's speakeasy at age 3. Related troubles with the police kept the family on the move, and eventually they moved to Detroit, Michigan. When interviewed as an established star appearing at the premiere of Let's Dance (1950 in film), her mother (arriving with her (following a police escort)) commented "This time the police were in front of us." Hutton sang in several local bands as a teenager, and at one point visited New York City hoping to perform on Broadway theatre, where she was rejected.
A few years later, she was scouted by orchestra leader Vincent Lopez, who gave Hutton her entry into entertainment. In 1939 she appeared in several musical shorts for Warner Bros., and appeared on Broadway theatre in Panama Hattie and Two for the Show, both produced by Buddy DeSylva.
When DeSylva became a producer at Paramount Pictures, Hutton was signed to starring role in The Fleet's In in 1942. She made 14 films in 11 years during the 1940s and early 1950s, including Annie Get Your Gun (musical) for MGM, which hired Hutton to replace an exhausted Judy Garland in the role of Annie Oakley. The film and the leading role, retooled for Hutton, was a smash hit, with the biggest critical praise going to Betty, but Hutton, like her closest movie musical rival -- Garland -- was earning a reputation for being extremely difficult.
In 1942, she signed with Capitol Records, one of the first artists to do so, but was unhappy with their management, and then signed with RCA Victor. Her time as a Hollywood star came to an end due to contract disagreements with Paramount following The Greatest Show on Earth (1952 in film) and Somebody Loves Me (1952), a biopic of singer Blossom Seeley.
Hutton worked in radio, appeared in Las Vegas and in nightclubs, then tried her luck on the new medium of television. An original musical TV "spectacular" written especially for Hutton, Satin 'n Spurs (1954), was an enormous flop with the public and critics. Desilu took a chance on Betty and gave her a sitcom The Betty Hutton Show, which quickly faded. Her last TV outing was a brief guest appearance in 1975 on the popular detective show Baretta.
In 1967, she was signed to star in two low-budget western films for Paramount, but was fired shortly after the projects began. Afterwards, Hutton had trouble with alcohol and substance abuse, eventually attempting suicide after losing her singing voice in 1970, and having a nervous breakdown. However, after regaining control of her life through a church, she converted to Roman Catholicism and went on to teach acting and to cook at a rectory in Rhode Island.
She replaced Dorothy Loudon as the evil Miss Hannigan in Annie on Broadway for a limited run in 1980. Her last known performance in any medium was on Jukebox Saturday Night, which aired on PBS in 1983. She was interviewed by Robert Osborne for TCM's "Private Screenings" in April 2000. Married four times with three daughters, as of 2006, Hutton resides near Palm Springs, California.
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"Time to fly over the earth with @DjInfernoLV and @TheConstantinos time to go home." -Aaron Goodwin
"So if u & I have taken a pic together then this is for u. I'll sine it for free. Watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0d4cssaxGQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player" - Aaron Goodwin
"And I give you..... Ladies and gentlemen.... Dog on a rock!!!! (applause)" - Zak Bagans
"@agoodwincollect That looks like the part in "Popeye" w/ Robin Williams at the end of the movie." - Zak Bagans
"Crappy picture from a few Thanksgivings ago, but I love the sentiment behind the piece! Proud of my cousin, Brandon!" - Adam Richman
"Congrats Kentucky. Valiant effort Jayhawks. @UKCoachCalipari I'll give you a bro-hug at the next Derby!" - Adam Richman
"Wow. Impressive Mr Wallstreet RT @brad_kilgore: @andrewzimmern Ramp Risotto, rock shrimp, meyer lemon and Spring.." - Andrew Zimmern
"10:30AM in Auxerre. It begins .." - Anthony Bourdain
"I like this." - Anthony Bourdain


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Yay, welcome! Your kits are so cute!
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Yay, welcome! Your kits are so cute!
Welcome to Gingerscraps Lisa!
Hello, welcome!! I'm so glad you are here, love your kits!!!
Thank you so much for the warm welcome...! :)
I'm sorry I'm late to respond. I'm kinda lost here... LOL. Need some time to get use to the new home :)
Welcome, Lisa! I was truly excited to see Aprilisa Designs here! I LOVE your work!!