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With U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. dealing with health issues at the Mayo Clinic, his congressional office in Homewood showed no activity on Election Day. | Larry Ruehl~Sun-Times Media
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Why would anyone vote to re-elect U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-2nd)?
He hasn't been at work since June, his name surfaced in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attempt to sell a U.S. Senate seat, and he's undergoing House ethics and FBI investigations.
"I voted for him based on his past record," said Bridget Lloyd, of Homewood, as she stood outside a local polling place.
"I believe in what he and his father (the Rev. Jesse Jackson) have done for our community, especially for children. They've spoken out for the people of this district.
"I know he has mental health issues and that may have affected some of his recent judgments."
Lloyd added she's a "mental health worker" so has a particular sensitivity to those issues.
Jackson has been receiving treatment for a bipolar disorder at the Mayo Clinic and has not campaigned at all, except for robocalls and mailings.
"What people don't understand," Lloyd said, "is that people suffering from mental ailments can be very intelligent. I can tell you that some of my patients are very intelligent."
Keith Kemp, of Chicago Heights, is another Jackson constituent who cast a ballot for the congressman Tuesday.
"I think his office has excellent constituent services, and I've used it several times over the years," Kemp said.
A former president of the National Alliance for Mental Illness-South Suburbs, Kemp said he believes a recovered Jackson could play a major role as a spokesman for the afflicted.
"He could become the strongest advocate in the nation for people suffering from mental illness," Kemp said. "People view individuals with mental ailments differently than those suffering from other illnesses, as if somehow they become incompetent because they're sick.
"But if you are on the right medication and take it, you can function and do your job and maybe even do it better than in the past.
"Chances are very good that Congressman Jackson has been suffering with this problem for years before it was diagnosed, and I expect him to return as a more effective legislator than he was in the past."
Ree Clay, of Country Club Hills, said she simply voted for Jackson because "he did a good job."
"I pray for him because he's sick," Clay said.
As for the federal investigations involving Jackson, voters repeatedly told me he has never been charged with any crime, never been convicted of anything and may not have done anything wrong.
Not all voters were happy about the prospect of a Jackson re-election bid, however.
"He should have taken his name off the ballot and they should have put someone else on," said Canessa Baines, of Country Club Hills.
"But since they didn't, it was either vote for Jackson or someone else who, well, let's just say I picked the lesser of the two evils and voted for Jesse Jackson Jr."
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"It wasn't Jesse Jackson," Daniels said. "I'm tired of all his political games and it's time he faced the music."
"For the first time in my life I voted for a Republican," said a Flossmoor woman who refused to give me her name.
"This is a needy district and we need someone in that spot who will fight for the people here.
"I liked what he represented when he first came into office. I think he worked hard.
"I sympathize with his personal problems, but this whole situation has been bungled and he has failed to explain himself to the voters," she said.
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"I mean, initially, before they told us he was seeking treatment, we didn't even know if he was in this country or somewhere else. He just disappeared.
"I voted for Jackson in the past, but now ... what's the word I'm looking for ... I'm totally disappointed by his actions. He appeared to be a sincere person. But it didn't turn out that way."
I have heard many people imply over the last few weeks that if Jackson is re-elected it would somehow demonstrate that voters in Chicago and Cook County are knuckleheads who would elect any Democrat, even one scarred by scandal and absent from work.
It's easy to accept that theory based on the number of knuckleheads Cook County voters have elected.
But all the people I spoke with face to face seemed thoughtful.
A few admitted they had heard conjecture that Jackson might be feigning illness to avoid prosecution in the future, but most dismissed that as unfounded speculation.
Among those who indicated they were voting for someone other than the congressman, there was a real sense of loss; a feeling that Jackson had failed to fulfill the promise of his youth.
Jackson's district has expanded and now reaches from Chicago through the south suburbs of Cook County into Will County and down into Kankakee County.
I doubt his new downstate constituents have much appreciation or sympathy for Jackson.
But there are many voters who still believe in him.
Although Jackson was always a likeable person, I don't pretend to understand the hold he still has on voters.
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Weddings and the Web
Charged with the responsibility of developing music playlists to cover the band's breaks at the nuptials of Very Very Good Girl and SportsBizPro this weekend,1 I was trolling the Internet for inspiration when I came across a number of web sites focusing on one aspect or another of weddings: advice about everything from appropriate gifts to inappropriate behavior, expositions on prevailing styles in wedding gowns and tuxedos, lamentations about guests who don't RSVP but do show up at the adults-only, no extra guests please reception – accompanied by their six urchins, three dogs, and the guy who has been stalking the bride for the past 34 months – expecting to be fed and entertained, and so on.
I also found, of course, beaucoup wedding videos of the newly weds dancing, the wedding party dancing, the bride cutting the cake, the bride and groom exchanging vows, … and, most significantly for the topic of this post, the toasting of the newly married couple.
The Hugh Grant Wedding Speech Fallacy
In "Four Weddings and a Funeral," Hugh Grant's character is an affectionately bumbling bloke who awkwardly delivers a wedding speech that is sweetly salacious, droll as all get-out, and funny. This sort of scene has, I believe, seduced too many best men and others into the conviction that they too can bumble their way through an awkward toast that is witty to the point of hilarity.
They are, tragically, mistaken.
Hugh Grant and the others are – and this seems to have somehow gone unnoticed – actors in a movie, rendering dialog written by professional screenwriters to an audience of other actors whose enthusiastic, gleeful response is, literally, scripted.
In real life, bumbling, awkward speeches that aspire to sweetly salacious and funny are just bumbling and awkward.
The Fourth Kind of Lie
Everyone who has works in a a science- or math-based field has heard the sardonic explanation of the three kinds of lies: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics. I would extend that classic list to Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics, and YouTube Video Titles.
Far too many of the wedding toast videos carry labels such as "Funny," but this seems a venial inaccuracy or perhaps even no more than a matter of differing subjective judgments. Less forgivable are those with titles such as "Best Wedding Speech Ever," "Wedding Toast (Best Toast Ever!!),"2 "Most Hilarious Wedding Toast," "Funniest Wedding Speech Of All Time," and many more of their ilk. The grandiosity is in bad taste and, worse, I was lured into watching some of these catastrophes by those titles, thus sucking away several minutes of my life I'll never get back.
One putative joke featured in a number of these videos, however, stands out in this hotly contested field as the worst of a bad lot, transcending the question "why would anyone think this is funny?" to the more pertinent query, "why is this allowed to exist?"
The individual giving the toast, invariably a male and usually the best man, typically begins with "A wise man once said/told me/wrote," which is a tad cliched but nonetheless a serviceable, classic opening. Continuing, the toast-giver reveals that the referenced but anonymous wise man has prescribed that the duration of the toast should be the same length of time consumed when the groom makes love to the bride. The speaker then pauses, utters a phrase signaling that his speech has now concluded (e.g., "Thank you for your attention. Drive carefully on the way home."), and returns to his seat.
The mirth of this performance apparently lies in the notion that the groom's lovemaking is completed very quickly, as was the speech.3
Among the many conundrums associated with this toast is the reaction of the audience. They indeed break into laughter, from which I deduce that, at many weddings, there is a significant amount of alcohol consumed prior to the toasts.
The Lessons
The bright side of this fiasco is that, now alerted to this deficit in our culture's common database of comedic principles, I can, in keeping with the admonition in the Code of the Blogger to enlighten ones fellow (best) man, impart two messages to the populace:
Message #1: Set-up lines can be farfetched but must be at least plausible enough that a listener willing to suspend disbelief can accept the idea that, in this case, a wise man might have said such a thing.
My own effort, Mother Of The Bride Wedding Toast,4 for example, includes this line:
Let me read you what a wise man once wrote: "You can marry, pursue a career, and raise a family – and after your children are grown with families of their own, your life can be even more spectacular. When you're mature, love can be more intense, romance can be more fulfilling, and, yes, sex can be incredibly better than when you're a newlywed."
I maintain that one could easily believe that the mythical wise man could have written those words. If the set-up isn't plausible, it's just an excuse for the presumptive punch line. In this case, the "wise man once said" preface is, in reality, no more than the wrappings of a joke that allows one to utter a traditional sexual insult to the groom in the context of a post-wedding reception. At the bachelor party, the same remark, perhaps more crudely captioned, would have been hurled at the groom unadorned
One could as justifiably have announced, "A wise man once said "Any groom with the middle name of Roscoe has tiny genitals. Ladies and gentlemen, the groom's middle name is Roscoe."
Heck, why bother with a setup line? Why not just go with "Ladies and gentlemen, a wise man once said the groom is sexually incompetent?"
Come to think of it, those audiences in the videos might have broken into raucous laughter over that toast as well.
Message #2: For the love of all that is good and pure, don't use this horrid "Wise man said … groom is sexually inadequate" joke in your wedding speech. Destroy it before it invades the culture further.
This has been a public service announcement from the Heck of a Guy blog.
- See Matrimonial Music Mix Musings [↩]
- I do admire the punctuational balance, the excess of the double exclamation marks being partially offset by the parenthetical embrace [↩]
- One could argue that the joke lies in the fact that the speech and the groom's supposed sexual powers are both disappointing, but this does not appear to be the intent. [↩]
- The circumstances leading to this joke can be found at Mother Of The Bride Wedding Toast. The full toast itself follows:
As Mother of the Bride, I want to remind my daughter and her husband that, although today's celebration is the culmination of much effort, prayer, and hope on your part and on the part of your friends and families, a wedding is a beginning, not a conclusion. On the occasion of your marriage, you may well wonder what your lives will look like twenty or thirty or forty years from now.
Let me read you what a wise man once wrote: "You can marry, pursue a career, and raise a family – and after your children are grown with families of their own, your life can be even more spectacular. When you're mature, love can be more intense, romance can be more fulfilling, and, yes, sex can be incredibly better than when you're a newlywed."I know that this idea may sound too good to be true, but I'm here to tell you that it can indeed happen just that way. After all, I got married, I pursued a career, and I have kids who are now grown and starting families of their own – and sure enough, today I find love more intense, romance more fulfilling, and sex is not just better but altogether fabulous compared to my newlywed days. I've never been happier.
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John Manion's back on the scene with his latest take on Brazilian- inflected cuisine at La Sirena Clandestina. But it's the cocktail culture at this dark comfy spot that seems to be drawing the hipsters.
You'll probably wait at the door, with the no-reservation policy, but sipping on a drink or one of the more esoteric wines will make the time fly by. It's a great late night pick, if you're in the area. Another great addition to the Chicago dining scene.
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I need to find and cant seem to, The albulm rings used for mini albulms and such. ive seen them used all over but cant seem to find them. Hobby lobbly was an bust and i dont think i have an local scrap store.
Are you talking about the ones that look like the rings in 3-ring binders? Those would be available at an office store.
When I make albums I usually use posts (like for post bound albums.) I also sometimes poke the ends of a skinny hair band (like a rubber band wrapped in thread?) up through two holes and slide something like a pencil or chopstick through them.
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Deputy Sam Long began an investigation after Cristine Jackson of a Tonia Drive address reported the theft of her purse.
Nacoma Creasman, 35, had visited the Jackson residence and Jackson noticed her purse was missing shortly after he left.
According to his report, Creasman was at the home to "bum" money and cigarettes.
Jackson reported Creasman acted strange as he left the residence.
Jackson discovered her bank card had been used and Long viewed video security images to determine a female driving a Dodge Caravan had allegedly used the card to make several purchases.
McMinn County officials responded to a verbal argument in a parking lot of a pain management clinic located in McMinn County.
Creasman and Rachel Coon, 22, were the suspects in the argument. Coon's clothing reportedly matched the clothing of the person who used the alleged stolen card.
According to Long, he asked them to see if there was any possible evidence inside the vehicle regarding the fraudulent use of Jackson's bank card.
McMinn officials found cigarettes which had been purchased at the store and property belonging to Jackson.
Creasman and Coon were arrested by McMinn officials and charged there, as well as with fraudulent use of credit card charges in Bradley County, according to Long.
- A Charleston resident reported the theft of a four-wheeler ATV from his yard.
According to a report filed by deputy Matt Parris, Christopher Grady said someone took the small four-wheeler with a camouflage paint pattern sometime between June 2-5.
Grady reported the incident from his Hill Street home.
According to the report, a serial number was not immediately available.
The four-wheeler was valued at $350.
- Tennessee Highway Patrol continues Driver's License Roadside Safety Checkpoints in Bradley.
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For immediate release -- June 29, 2004. Contact: Sue McDonnell, ISU Extension, 641-732-5574, or Debra Moore, Iowa Attorney General's Office, 515-281-8770.
DES MOINES. The Honorable Robert D. Ray, former Governor of Iowa, will keynote a statewide teacher-training event in Des Moines on "financial literacy" for young people. The Iowa "Jump$tart Coalition" will host the fourth annual personal finance conference for secondary teachers July 22-23 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 4800 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.
Graduate and staff development credit will be offered. Scholarships are available from the Iowa Credit Unions and the Iowa Credit Union Foundation for reimbursement. The registration fee is $50 and includes printed materials, breakfast, and lunch.
For more information, contact Sue McDonnell, Family Resource Management Specialist, Iowa State University Extension, Osage -- 641-732-5574, or email@example.com.
The two-day conference will feature lectures, hands-on activities, idea-sharing and the latest trends in financial management. Educators will be able to discuss the emerging cultural differences in the classrooms. The conference will provide teachers with up-to-date information, suggested teaching strategies and sample classroom materials on a wide range of topics, including credit cards, consumer debt, insurance, identity theft, saving, and investing.
The Iowa Jump$tart Coalition, established in 2000, is a public-private partnership of agencies across the state. Listed below are the member agencies of the Iowa Jump$tart Coalition. The organization relies mainly on the support of volunteers and is dedicated to improving the financial literacy of Iowa's youth. Check out the Iowa Jump$tart Coalition's website at: http://www.iajumpstart.org
A major goal of the event is to raise awareness about the strong need for financial education. Iowa high school seniors topped the national average regarding financial literacy, based on the results of a 2004 Jump$tart youth financial literacy survey. However, they scored only 53.7% of the questions correctly which is still a failing grade based upon the typical grade scale used by schools. The national average was 52.3 percent, up from 50.2 percent in 2002 and 50.9 percent in 2000.
Unfortunately, the results also demonstrated that Iowa youth still lack the basic knowledge needed to successfully manage their finances. "We are pleased that high school students from across Iowa participated in the 2004 financial literacy survey," said Sue McDonnell, president of the Iowa Jump$tart Coalition. "While Iowa 12th graders continue to score above the national average, the low scores overall continue to show the need for personal finance education in all Iowa schools."
"Iowans are proud of our high literacy rate and access to an outstanding education," says former Governor Robert D. Ray. "It's important for us to maintain our high standard of learning and provide students opportunities to prepare themselves for the world of finance, credit and debt."
"The Iowa Jump$tart 4th Annual Conference on Personal Financial Literacy for secondary educators will provide teachers the tools they need to build financial skills in Iowa students," added Sue McDonnell.
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So the two credit cards at the front are also right? If so, I guess I'll try the pliers thing next
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The US's third busiest airport, Miami International Airport flies more than 34 million passengers a year from its three terminals. Located seven miles (12km) north-west of downtown Miami, a taxi takes you there in around 30 minutes.
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Distance from city centre
7 miles (12km) north-west of downtown Miami.
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There are short-stay, long-stay (Dolphin Garage for Concourse D and Flamingo Garage for Concourses F-J) and valet parking areas. An economy park-and-ride service is situated near the Perimeter Road at 1350 NW 5th Avenue. A free shuttle bus takes passengers to and from the terminus every 10-20 minutes.
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If you fly to this destination, it is possible that you will have to transfer at one or more of these airports:
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I needed a bottom to match the Tankini top I was purchasing. Online chat told me this was the only option. I would have chosen one that was not as low cut if I could have, though this fits fine. It's just a wee low for this senior, fit though I am. Makes me feel like I'm wearing a daughter's swim suit. GH should offer higher cuts, too, for my age group!
May 20, 2014
Stange fit
These bottoms did not fit me well at all. They go up really high in back. Kind of 80's looking if you know what I mean... Not flattering. Too bad- the prints are nice and so is the material. They are just an odd style. I'm keeping the matching top but will pair with a solid pair of bottoms I already own.
April 23, 2014
Nice bottom with great fit
This swim bottom is excellent quality with a great fit. No sheerness, nice on substantial. What I expect from GH.
March 29, 2014
Bikini bottoms
Great fitting bikini bottoms. The colors are beautiful, suit lined throughout, not too revealing but showing just the right amount. I will definitely be ordering another swimsuit from GH next year.
February 8, 2014
Great bottoms!
Absolutely love my bikini bottoms. It's fits true to size. The color is perfect and withstands many washings.
January 20, 2014
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CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515Congratulations on getting your new CLK, fourizonly007. I'm glad that I was able to help you out. Thanks for taking the time to share the details of your lease with everyone. If you'd like you can tell others about your recent dealer experience as well by hopping on over to the Dealer Ratings & Reviews section of Edmunds.com.
Enjoy your new ride, I know that I would :shades: .
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CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515
fourizonly007 Posts: 23
woozer Posts: 9This forum was very helpful so I thought I'd provide the information on my deal. Just leased a 2009 CLK350 last Sunday from a So. CA. dealer on the following terms:
Iridum Silver, Prem. Pack. 1, Bluetooth, Wood Steering Wheel, Appearance Pack.
Terms: 36 months, 15K/yr, RV 44%, MF .00008
Cap Cost: $42,347.47
Out of Pocket: $951.74
Monthly Pay: $559.99 (includes CA tax)($512.58 w/o CA tax)
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cmccab1 Posts: 3Hi,
I am new to posting, but have been lurking of late. Thanks to all of you who have posted some great info.
Just turned in my 2006 SLK 280 on the lease pull-ahead and bought a new CLK350 Cabriolet.
Based on what I read, it sounds like I got a good deal, hopefully...
050 Bluetooth
530 DVD Navigation
P01 Premium package (Harmon Kardon, etc.)
P90 Appearance Package
CLK350 MSRP 62,880 (their price)
Got it for MSRP of 53,541...Took 3 hours to get them to this....did I do ok?? (They said they lost money...this is what I paid for my SLK 30 months ago!)
36 months
.50 residual
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alh5 Posts: 3Hello:
I am new to this blog as well. Am interested in leasing a CLK 350 Cab with basic equipment except blue tooth and satelite radio. I am in South Florida. I have heard that a third party leasing company is willing to do the deal at $630 a month and $1500 out of pocket including first months payment. This seems higher than I thought. Any suggestions on how this ranks? Thank you. -
anthonym34 Posts: 1I am new to this site but have been reading the post for the last month. Does this make any sense, visit my local dealer on long island NY and last month was offered a deal for CLK 350 prem 1 with bluetooth. $4,100 out of pocket, 1st month acquistion and tax. $478 a month for 48 months. This was in April. Went back yesterday same out of pocket but monthly went up to $508. This is for the coupe not cab. Does this make sense? At this rate of going up $30 a month the price will be $600 before the end of the summer. Does anybody wonder why mercedes car sales are down. They also offered me a $1,750 maintance to cover check up. All costs were based on15K a year.
Carman or anyone any help or should I just wait for the lexes or infinity convertible to come out. Currently in a saab 93 convert that goes back next month. -
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elenaschwartz1 Posts: 14That's the exact number I got in NJ as well for May! (but for some reason I think mine was 34 months-I remember it was an oddball number)
I am waiting to hear from my salesman today though in hopes of more incentive/lease cash this month since release of new E quickly approaching. (although I want Cab and the E cab won't be out as quickly he said-I'll take the gamble) Which dealership do you use?
I use Contemporary in Little Silver and have always had a great experience due to a good relationship with my rep unlike the highway stores around here. I'll let you know how I make out if/when I ever pull the trigger....are you enjoying the car? What color combo did you choose? -
elenaschwartz1 Posts: 14yep, it was 34 mos and for some reason that was a tad more aggressive. The money back is still there this month but fin rate changed a hair. I am really having a hard time choosing colors. I was thinking black/black like you but I don't know if it's too masculine. Definitely getting the Sport (AMG) package...I think stone/black interior either way now but white or black for exterior? That's my problem at this point. Basically I need to just draw a straw!
gcy46 Posts: 1I am looking at a 2009 CLK 350 demo vehicle lease ( no new cars in that dealership).It has 4600 mles.
Options- P2,Nav,Keyless,Trunk opener.
The MSRP is 57595. What would be a fairmarket value for this vehicle.
Also,what is he residual value & money factor for a lease.
Do I need to look for anything in this vehicle?
Thank you -
elenaschwartz1 Posts: 14
cutigerfan Posts: 3
CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515Hi cutigerfan. Mercedes-Benz Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 CLK 350 Convertible with 15,000 miles per year are .00118 and 47%, respectively. When negotiating the capitalized cost for this car, make sure to take advantage of the $5,500 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it.
If you opt to finance it instead, you can do so through Mercedes-Benz Financial at 0.9% for 5 years.
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Is McDermott injured, or did they just take him out of the attack, after nick-a-ton hit him for a few boundaries?
The man, the mountain, the Mathews. The greatest all rounder since Keith Miller. (Y)
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Sydney Sixers could beat Australian T20 team, says Stuart Clark | The Courier-Mail
lolClark objected to the Australian team presented to him, saying: "Where's Brad Hodge? I'd have him in there. And I'd have Travis Birt because he's been dynamic for Tasmania. I think it's pretty obvious who'd you leave out.
Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ?
With the English bid I said: Let us be brief. If you give back the Falkland Islands, which belong to us, you will get my vote. They then became sad and left
being rested to prepare for a fake world xi match
Pretty funny really.
Its a no contest between Starc, Lee, Cummins and Hazlewood vs Hilfenhaus, McKay, Hogg and Doherty (the 4 the article selected). The gap is massive.
Reckon Hazlewood is a huge chance of representing Australia* this summer in the shorter formats.
*Injury permitting.
Representing Australia again*
Parmi | #1 draft pick | Jake King is **** | Big Bash League tipping champion of the universeCome and Paint Turtle
he'll have to get past clint mckay first
Tom Cooper dropped for the shield match tomorrow at Adelaide, Peter George comes back, as does Klinger. How on earth did Cooper get on that A tour to England earlier this year? A few months later and DROPPED, a tad embarrassing.
My Youtube cricket channels, thousands of gold old videos
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Next week's Tas-SA & Vic-WA Shield matches have been shifted to start day earlier, Thur-Sun instead of Fri-Mon, to aid 1st Test preparation.
As @SixersBBL still entrenched in @clt20 Qld-NSW will stay Fri-Mon, but Test squad players will be excused from day 4 (already in Bris too).
Henry got a ton in the 2nd XI match v Vic. Responding to his dropping from the Great Team, the Sixers, in style.
Reckon the NSW shield side at full strength would beat the Australian Test team without the NSW players. Clearly NSW have been carrying Australia since 1877.
We'd no doubt pick a stupidly balanced team. We'd probably end up with:
1. Warner
2. Watson
3. Maddinson
4. Clarke
5. Smith
6. Haddin
7. Henriques
8. O'Keefe
9. Starc
10. Cummins
11. Hazlewood
1. Cowan
2. Hughes
3. Ponting
4. Hussey
5. Bailey
6. Christian
7. Wade
8. Siddle
9. Pattinson
10. Hilfenhaus
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As general manager of the 2,019-room Hyatt Regency Chicago, Patrick Donelly oversees operations of the largest Hyatt property in the world. The South African native began his career in hospitality in San Francisco in 1986, working his way up to regional food and beverage director at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from 1991-1995 and returning to the hotel as GM in 2007. "When I emigrated, I was told the jobs were in Reno so that's where I started," he says. "But I couldn't find a job there, so fortunately I was given a job with the Hyatt in San Francisco. Then I went to San Antonio, Palm Springs, back to San Francisco, Chicago, Knoxville, Milwaukee, O'Hare and back to Chicago. I've also opened a number of hotels including two in Hawaii."
Over the last three years, Mr. Donelly oversaw an impressive $168 million renovation at the Hyatt. Mr. Donelly capitalized on a downtime in the economy and realized it would be the best time to renovate because they wouldn't lose a lot of business. "When you're in a hotel the size of ours, you have to be very careful about the size, the displacement and the time it takes you to do renovations," he says. "The renovations came in three phases. We first redid 1,000 guest rooms in the West Tower, stripping them down to bricks and mortar and redoing everything in 12-and-a-half weeks for $50 million." The Hyatt then did the same renovations to the 1,019 rooms in the East Tower in 13-and-a-half weeks, and the final phase was to revamp the public space – the lobby, BIG Bar, Stetsons restaurant, et cetera. "We wanted to take everything that had been done in the last 25 years and create a total wow factor. And I think we did."
Speaking of the restaurant, the Hyatt's food philosophy is: Food. Thoughtfully sourced. Carefully served. "It's Hyatt's corporate initiative to focus on sourcing sustainable and responsible food and beverage," explains Mr. Donelly. "It's grounded in three pillars: health people, healthy planet and healthy communities. The long-term strategy is to ensure travellers have more options to fit their lifestyles while staying in Hyatt hotels around the world and ensuring health and wellness is top of mind."
And throughout the hotel, you can't help but notice that women are on the corporate fast track. "Most of our top sales leaders here in the hotel are female," shares Mr. Donelly. "More women are leading the way in executive roles, and it's great to see the balance of gender start to even itself out."
Outside of his work, it's no surprise Mr. Donelly loves to travel. "I like to go back to Africa and take six to eight people from America with me who've never been there," says the father of two who's also an avid golfer. "We'll do a 10-day power trip and go on safari, shark diving and see parts of Johannesburg." He's also a self-proclaimed, die-hard Manchester United football (that's soccer, folks) fan and visits England at least four times a year to see a match.
But if you ask Mr. Donelly his favorite destination to work or travel, he loves Chicago. "Every hotel, every city I've been to has been uniquely different," he shares. "But I'll tell you the Midwest and this hotel is the nicest and greatest I've worked in. I've just been very fortunate to have been with a great company."


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Erectile dysfunction (impotence) occurs when a man can no longer get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Having erection trouble from time to time isn't necessarily a cause for concern. But if erectile dysfunction is an ongoing problem, it may cause stress, cause relationship problems or affect your self-confidence.
Even though it may seem awkward to talk with your doctor about erectile dysfunction, go in for an evaluation. Problems getting or keeping an erection can be a sign of a health condition that needs treatment, such as heart disease or poorly controlled diabetes. Treating an underlying problem may be enough to reverse your erectile dysfunction.
If treating an underlying condition doesn't help your erectile dysfunction, medications or other direct treatments may work.
Erectile dysfunction symptoms may include persistent:
A family doctor is a good place to start when you have erectile problems. See your doctor if:
Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise, stress and mental health problems can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor physical problem that slows your sexual response may cause anxiety about maintaining an erection. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen erectile dysfunction.
In most cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by something physical. Common causes include:
The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection, starting with feelings of sexual excitement. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. These include:
As you get older, erections may take longer to develop and may not be as firm. You may need more direct touch to your penis to get and keep an erection. This isn't a direct consequence of getting older. Usually it's a result of underlying health problems or taking medications, which is more common as men age.
A variety of risk factors can contribute to erectile dysfunction. They include:
Complications resulting from erectile dysfunction can include:
You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. Depending on your particular health concerns, you may go directly to a specialist — such as a doctor who specializes in male genital problems (urologist) or a doctor who specializes in the hormonal systems (endocrinologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready, and what to expect from your doctor.
Take these steps to prepare for your appointment:
Your time with your doctor is limited. Prepare a list of questions to get the most out of your appointment. For erectile dysfunction, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask additional questions during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
For many men, a physical exam and answering questions (medical history) are all that's needed before a doctor is ready to recommend a treatment. If your doctor suspects that underlying problems may be involved, or you have chronic health problems, you may need further tests or you may need to see a specialist.
Tests for underlying problems may include:
The first thing your doctor will do is to make sure you're getting the right treatment for any health problems that could be causing or worsening your erectile dysfunction.
A variety of options exist for treating erectile dysfunction. The cause and severity of your condition, and underlying health problems, are important factors in your doctor's recommending the best treatment or treatments for you. Your doctor can explain the risks and benefits of each treatment and will consider your preferences. Your partner's preferences also may play a role in treatment choices.
Oral medications are a successful erectile dysfunction treatment for many men. They include:
All three medications work in much the same way. These drugs enhance the effects of nitric oxide, a natural chemical your body produces that relaxes muscles in the penis. This increases blood flow and allows you to get an erection in response to sexual stimulation. These medications vary in dosage, how long they work and their side effects. Your doctor will take into account your particular situation to determine which medication may work best.
Possible side effects include flushing, nasal congestion, headache, visual changes and stomach upset.
These medications may not fix your erectile dysfunction immediately. You may need to work with your doctor to find the right medication and dose for you.
Before taking any prescription erectile dysfunction medication (including over-the-counter supplements or herbal remedies), get your doctor's OK. Although these medications can help many people, not all men should take them to treat erectile dysfunction. These medications may not work or may be dangerous for you if you:
Other medications for erectile dysfunction include:
Medications may not work or may not be a good choice for you. If this is the case, your doctor may recommend a different treatment. Other treatments include:
If your erectile dysfunction is caused by stress, anxiety or depression, your doctor may suggest that you, or you and your partner, visit a psychologist or counselor. Even if it is caused by something physical, erectile dysfunction can create stress and relationship tension.
For many men, erectile dysfunction is caused or worsened by lifestyle choices. Here are some things you can do that may help:
Several alternative treatments are used to treat erectile dysfunction, but more studies are needed to see whether they are safe or effective. Alternative treatments used for erectile dysfunction include:
While some of these supplements appear to be relatively safe, others are more risky and can interact with medications or cause other problems. Before using any supplement, OK it with your doctor to make sure it's safe for you — especially if you have chronic health problems.
Some alternative products that claim to work for erectile dysfunction can be dangerous. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings about several types of "herbal viagra" because they contain potentially harmful drugs not listed on the label. Some of these drugs can interact with prescription drugs and cause dangerously low blood pressure. These products are especially dangerous for men who take nitrates.
Whether the cause is physical, psychological or a combination of both, erectile dysfunction can become a source of mental and emotional stress for you and your partner. Here are some things you can do:
The best way to prevent erectile dysfunction is to make healthy lifestyle choices and to manage any existing health problems you have. Here are some things you can do:
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Buy scroll for one gold.
Alchemist magic object for three gold.
Repeat until you have all the gold and two rings and two spell books.
Completely legal by the rules.
Limit of thirty gold normally, but with city revealed ending its infinite gold.
Either way, just send the alchemist to magic shop and its heal all life, fate, spells, full gold, gain spell at start of turn, plus two craft and strength, and attack in psychic combat. Totally dominant!
Our group's nerf to the Alchemist - ITEMS THAT ARE DISCARDED BY ALCHEMIST ABILITY DO NOT RETURN TO THE PURCHASE DECK UNTIL THE END OF THE TURN.
This means the Alchemist can rush for the magic emporium, with his starting 5 gold purchase two scrolls, alchemise them to go from 5 --> 3 --> 9, then purchase two 2 gold items, to go from 9 --> 5 --> 11, then purchase a spell book. And the alchemist has a spell book and his starting 5 gold back.


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Bedbugs bite the exposed skin of sleeping humans to feed on their blood. Decades ago, bedbugs were eradicated from most developed nations using DDT — a pesticide that's since been banned because it's so toxic.
Spurred perhaps by increases in international travel, bedbugs are becoming a problem once again. The risk of encountering bedbugs increases if you spend time in places with high turnovers of nighttime guests — such as hotels, hospitals or homeless shelters.
Bedbugs are reddish brown, oval and flat, about the size of an apple seed. During the day, they hide in the cracks and crevices of beds, box springs, headboards and bed frames. If you have bedbugs in your home, professional extermination is recommended.
It can be difficult to distinguish bedbug bites from other insect bites. In general, the sites of bedbug bites usually are:
Some people have no reaction at all to bedbug bites, while others experience an allergic reaction that can include severe itching, blisters or hives.
If you experience allergic reactions or severe skin reactions to your bedbug bites, see your doctor for professional treatment.
The resurgence of bedbugs in developed countries may be linked to:
During the day, bedbugs hide in the cracks and crevices of:
They also can be found:
Bedbugs don't usually stay on their human hosts after their meal, but they might take refuge in clothes or luggage left nearby on the floor. If you're traveling and bedbugs get into your luggage, you might bring them home.
While bedbugs may hitchhike on your belongings, they can also crawl about as fast as a ladybug. So they can easily travel between floors and rooms in hotels or apartment complexes.
Some varieties of bedbugs prefer to feed on birds or bats, so they may take up residence in your attics or eaves. If their preferred prey migrates south, these bedbugs will settle for feeding on the humans in the house.
Bedbugs don't care if their environment is clean or dirty. All they need is a warm host and plenty of hiding places. Even pristine homes and hotels can harbor bedbugs.
Bedbugs are more common in crowded lodgings that experience high turnover in occupancy, such as:
Most bedbug bites require no medical treatment. You may want to consult your family doctor if you experience an allergic reaction to the bites or if you develop a skin infection after scratching the bites.
You may want to prepare a list that includes:
Your doctor will carefully examine your bite sites and ask questions about the types of insects you might have been exposed to recently.
If you suspect that you're being bitten by bedbugs, immediately inspect your home for the insects. Thoroughly examine crevices in walls, mattresses and furniture. You may need to perform your inspection at night when bedbugs are active.
Look for these signs:
The itchy red spots associated with bedbug bites usually disappear on their own within a week or two. You might speed your recovery by using:
If you develop a skin infection from scratching bedbug bites, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic.
Once your symptoms are treated, you must tackle the underlying infestation. This can be difficult because bedbugs hide so well and can live for months without eating. Your best bet may be to hire a professional exterminator, who may use a combination of pesticides and nonchemical treatments.
Nonchemical treatments may include:
Some professional exterminators use portable devices to raise the temperature of a room to a lethal temperature. All stages of bedbugs can be killed at 122 F (50 C). In some cases, you may have to throw out heavily infested items such as mattresses or couches.
Insect repellents designed to protect against mosquitos or ticks aren't very effective against bedbugs.
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bedbugs/basics/causes/CON-20026119


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Transgender no longer a mental 'disorder' in diagnostic manual
POSTED: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 6:00am
UPDATED: Friday, December 28, 2012 - 6:04am
CNN — The American Psychiatric Association announced this month approved changes in its official guide to classifying mental illnesses.
Among the major announced changes to the manual, known as DSM-5, is that Asperger's syndrome will now be included in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder "to help more accurately and consistently diagnose children with autism," the association said in a statement.
But the group made another big change that did not make as many headlines, though it is considered by many to be important.
The new DSM eliminates the term "gender identity disorder," long considered stigmatizing by mental health specialists and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activists.
That old diagnosis meant that a man who believed he was destined to be a woman was considered mentally ill.
No longer so.
The new DSM refers to "gender dysphoria," which focuses the attention on only those who feel distressed by their gender identity.
"I think it's a significant change," said Jack Drescher, a member of the American Psychiatric Association group that made the recommendation after working on it for four years. "It's clinically defensible, but it reduces the amount of stigma and harm that existed before."
Drescher said there had been calls to remove the diagnosis altogether just as homosexuality was removed from the DSM in 1973. Drescher said he believes that removal changed world opinion on homosexuality.
But gender dysphoria was left as a diagnosis to ensure that a transgender person could still access health care if needed. Hormone treatment would be one example. Another would be counseling for those who need help dealing with their emotions.
Many LGBT activists felt that the gender dysphoria diagnosis could be a powerful legal tool when challenging discrimination in health insurance plans and services.
The National Center for Transgender Equality said it was pleased with the change.
"It will mark a significant lowering of the stigmatization that many trans people have faced," said Mara Keisling, executive director of the center.
"The changes help make clear that there is nothing pathological about having a transgender identity, and that the role of the mental health profession is to affirm and support individuals in being themselves in the face of societal misunderstanding," she said.
But others were not satisfied.
Transgender activist Kelley Winters, founder of a group calling for the reform of gender identity disorder, said the new DSM does not go far enough.
The new criteria "represent some forward progress on issues of social stigma and barriers to medical transition care, for those who need it," Winters wrote on her blog.
"However, they do not go nearly far enough in clarifying that nonconformity to birth-assigned roles and victimization from societal prejudice do not constitute mental pathology."
The greater issue, though, may be the larger sociopolitical impact the new category will have, wrote Dr. Dana Beyer, a public health and LGBT civil rights advocate who also served on the American Psychiatric Association's working group.
"Our greatest accomplishment on the Working Group was reconceptualizing the state of 'being trans' from a mental illness to a normal human variant," she wrote on The Huffington Post.
She noted that back in 1990, trans persons were lumped together with pedophiles in the Americans With Disabilities Act. The new DSM, she said, "finally brings trans persons into the light with the rest of the community of humanity."


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