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Apr 2 '12, 3:19pm
Farmer's Woe
Farmer's Account of the Incident:
It started about a month ago, my wife went missing 7 months ago god bless her soul. People reckon she was kidnapped or killed, can be a rough place outside the walls.
" he sighed seemingly lost in thought.
Anyhow, it all started up just after i'd finished ploughing my fields ready for sowing. Someone musta snuck a whole bunch of sneaky trickery into there cause all sorts of things been happening. Floating plates, footsteps in the dark and scurrying in the walls. I keep hearing my Mrs. telling me it was my fault and that she'll make me get wha's comin to me. I swear someones walking round the fields a night too.
Thing is I can't find any of the wires or machinery tha's doin' it. And I'm getting desperate. So I figured I'd ask an expert.
Someone really wants me outa this house..
" the man came to a stop and shuddered, taking another drink.
She vanished, she used to go out to the woods occasionally to collect wildflowers and fruits and nuts for cooking. She was a lovely woman you know, really beautiful, never understood what she could see in me. Anyways one night seven months ago I goes into town to buys me some supplies, seeds and the like along with replacement tools. She was at home when I left, when I got back she was nowhere to be seen. Her stuff was all still there and there was no sign of struggles or nothing. Me and a few of the local farmers searched for days but found nothing at all. Everyone figured that she musta gone out gathering like she normally does and got kidnapped else attacked by wild animals, its happened before in the outskirts. Less patrols by guards means more animals and bandits.
Additionally noted that he saw a glowing woman in the fields at night but when he goes out there there is no one there and no footprints. Dishes have levitated and he can't dislodge them.
Notable Clues:
Wife went missing 7 mo ago
no ransom, wife believed dead or kidnapped
etherial visions of wife, accusing farmer of wrong doing
Major transmutation and illusion magic at work.
Actions Taken:
Asked other farmers for intel
Went with farmer to investigate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Income Withholding and the National Medical Support Notice (NMSN)
How do I determine whether a non-custodial parent (NCP) is receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits?
Information about an NCP's Social Security benefits may be obtained through the State Verification and Exchange System (SVES) or through an external locate request from the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS)/State Systems Portal.
State Systems Portal (SSP)
Automatic matching occurs constantly within the FPLS between the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) and the Federal Case Registry (FCR). However, even with automatic matching, child support workers may need locate information not available through the NDNH or FCR. Using the FPLS's external locate service/State Systems Portal (SSP), state child support enforcement agencies may request additional information to determine whether an NCP is receiving Social Security benefits.
Through an external locate request, SSA provides identification and verification of the Social Security number (SSN) and either the employer's name and address or, if SSA benefits are being mailed to the beneficiary, the employee's name and address.
State Verification and Exchange System (SVES)
The SVES data expand the locate function of SSA as an external locate source by providing access to Title II and Title XVI records, federal prisoner data, and annual wage reporting (W-2) information.
OCSE's daily interface with SVES provides information to states more quickly than the current SSA external locate interface.
- Title II and Title XVI records contain address information necessary for locating non-custodial parents (NCPs). Title II responses contain information regarding disability income and SSA benefits, which may be used to initiate income withholding orders (IWOs). Although Title XVI responses include SSI benefits that may not be attached for child support purposes, they may be helpful in determining an order modification in the review and adjustment process.
Where do I send an IWO to attach benefits payments from SSA?
All IWOs should be sent to your local SSA office.
The local SSA office will enter the case data into SSA's Court Order Garnishment System (COGS). The information will be updated overnight and may be tracked online by an SSA worker.
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When SSA receives an income withholding order (IWO), local SSA office staff enter the information into COGS, recording the contact name, address, telephone and internet address for the child support enforcement (CSE) agency or other entity. SSA may also use the state child support agency contact information listed in the OCSE Website. The State Lump Sum Contacts and Program Information on the OCSE web site include information on whom to contact at the state CSE agency for questions about attaching retroactive SSA disability benefits and implementing income withholding orders.
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My sisters know and my mom knows.
My dad does not.
I really don't think he would have a problem with it, but after I told my mom, she told me not to tell him.
I CAN get by without telling him. I have my own life, for the first time, now. They don't have to know, but I a VERY outgoing person. I don't keep secrets so much as if there is a secret it involuntarily falls out my mouth. I could tape my mouth shut and my face would still say a thousand words. (When my sisters and I buy the new Harry Potter books, I ALWAYS have to read it last because even if I am sworn to silence, they can tell what is going on by my face when I read).
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The number of baby boomers electing to go under the knife for cosmetic surgery is on the rise. In 2010 (the last year for which American Society of Plastic Surgery statistics are available), 3.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed for patients 55 and over, a 4 percent increase over 2009, while an impressive 6 million cosmetic procedures were performed for patients between 40 and 54 years old, which is a 6 percent yearly increase.
When the two age groups are combined they represent about 74 percent of the total number of cosmetic procedures performed in 2010. It's easy to see, then, that cosmetic surgery is a trend that boomers have embraced wholeheartedly.
Who's Having What Done
The most popular procedures being asked for by baby boomers are those that are minimally invasive. Botox was the big winner in this category, with more than 4 million injections being given, though other procedures designed to improve the look of the face like fat injections and chemical peels are also on the rise. On the surgical side of things, eyelid procedures, facelifts, and breast augmentation are what boomers chose to undergo most often.
It's not just women who are electing for cosmetic procedures, either. Many cosmetic surgery clinics are reporting an increase in the number of men age 50 and over coming in for tissue fillers, eyebrow lifts, and chemical peels. From 2008 to 2010, the share of male cosmetic procedures grew significantly—in 2008 men made up only 8 percent of procedures performed, while in 2010, the male segment grew to 13 percent.
Why This May Be a Trend
Where once plastic surgery was reserved exclusively for celebrities and supermodels, more than half of Americans now say they approve of cosmetic procedures. With baby boomers living longer and working harder, many are turning to plastic surgery as a way to look on the outside as young as they feel on the inside. There is often a practical side to this desire—a youthful appearance can help boomers have an edge in the job market and dating world.
As for the risks associated with major surgery, doctors say they review each patient on a case by case basis. The fact that many baby boomers are quite healthy—they exercise regularly and eat right—combined with modern, less invasive surgical techniques make the possibility of complication for most older patients less. Even so, boomers should exercise caution when deciding whether cosmetic procedures are right for them.
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Before deciding to go through with a cosmetic surgery, it's best to research both the procedure and the physician thoroughly to make sure that there's a good fit. Some cosmetic procedures, like Botox, laser hair removal, or chemical peels, must be kept up to see maximum results, so keep that in mind when deciding whether you want to go through with it. The best candidates for cosmetic procedures are those who do not expect to come out looking like celebrities, but who want to look like better, younger versions of themselves.
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SP, BSP silence stands out in push and pull for Varanasi
The SP and the BSP, whose chiefs have vowed to defeat Narendra Modi in Varanasi, have been noticeably subdued in the campaign. Between them, the two have taken the Election Commission's permission for just 24 rallies here, compared to the BJP's 119. Even the Congress, seen as number two, has taken permission for just 29, but it is the quietness of the SP and the BSP that has set people wondering if it is part of a strategy.
The Aam Aadmi Party, incidentally, has outscored them all with 182.
Varanasi is a BJP stronghold, the party having won five of the last six elections, but the SP and the BSP too are strong and polled more votes between them last time than the BJP's winner, Murli Manohar Joshi. And those two candidates have now come together for a common Congress cause.
Then BSP candidate Mukhtar Ansari, who has since formed the Qaumi Ekta Dal, polled 1.85 lakh votes while the SP's Ajay Rai, the present Congress candidate, polled 1.23 lakh, their 3 lakh-plus total far exceeding Joshi's 2.03 lakh.
This time, the SP and BSP candidates have hardly been seen campaigning. An aide of Rai looks optimistically at this: "Even if the SP and the BSP don't openly declare their support but remain subdued, it will benefit the Congress." Ashok Dhawan, the BJP's in-charge for Varanasi, says, "We knew a situation might come when the SP, the BSP and the Congress would team up against us. We are prepared for that."
The Qaumi Ekta Dal has this time thrown its weight behind Rai, an archrival of Mukhtar Ansari who is an accused in the murder of Rai's brother. Rai and Mukhtar's brother Afzal both tell The Indian Express they have ignored personal rivalry in the national interest. Afzal Ansari says, "Mukhtar lost to Joshi by just 17,000 votes last time. We sacrificed Mukhtar's candidature to forge a joint front against Modi."
Afzal Ansari says he had earlier thought of supporting the AAP's Arvind Kejriwal in the belief that he was the strongest candidate. "Kejriwal is very arrogant and declined the offer. I then chose the Congress to defeat Modi," he says.
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Muslims in urban areas such as Nai Sadak and Dal Mandi are impressed with Kejriwal. "Ansari seeks votes for Rai, but Kejriwal is a better choice. We will decide only at the end," says Nadeem Khan, a young shopkeeper who has a framed photo of Real Madrid hanging behind him, and videos of BJP men harassing AAP workers in his Samsung Galaxy.
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Here are our plants. I believe the straight up Scapes are Elephant. The others are mixed but many scapes are curling. We are on Long Island in NY. I say cut them, the lovely wife says not yet. Can someone settle this for us?
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jmkunk Posts: 1Just bought an 02 with 63000 mi. DVD, TV, Leather, Power Doors, Power drivers seat, just about every option that I can think of, $11899 on the road. Tax, tags included. They tried to get us for an extended warrenty for another $2000 after the deal. 24 mo 24000 miles. I think I can do a little better on the open market if we decide to get a warrenty. Does anyone have any do's or don't's?
jfritsch Posts: 958Yeah if you want a warranty the Manufacturers warranty is generally the best way to go. I've heard of aftermarket warranties by GEICO and AAA but I would read the fine print and keep my investment to $200-300. (and stick to the big companies like GEICO and AAA)
With a used 02 I don't know if Mazda offers a warranty. If they do try to keep it below $1200 for 5 yrs and 60000 miles of coverage. Avoid any aftermarket warranties hawked by the dealer.
Test drive the sucker for 1hr, up hills,down hills in reverse, 30 miles highway driving. Start it with the key 5 times. Check signals lights turn signals windows etc. Check all the body panels in good light to look for matching and a Carfax report.
In your contract try to include 30 day 2000 mile warranty on all mechanical parts and labor. You'll find this stuff is superior to aftermarket warranties.
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think I can do a little better on the open market if we decide to get a warranty. Does anyone have any do's or don't's?
Only buy a warranty that is backed by a manufacturer -
tony78 Posts: 16My wife and i purchased a MPV LX at norco mitsubishi / mazda in norco, ca in june of 2007 for $ 14,800 brand new, the dealer was having an inventory reduction sale. We decide to get the bronze mist metallic color. we decided not to get any upgrades because in the future we plan on having a dvd player installed at a local stereo shop, the dealer said that item would of been about a $2500 option and the salesman told us to get our own installed and save some money,,i never heard of a salesman who didn't try and sell an upgrade, the only two items i purchased at the time of purchase were the factory shop manual and the black plastic trim strip that goes on the top of the rear bumper,as of this post we have about 10k miles on the van and it is runnig very well, i have changed the oil 3 times using factory filters and castrol oil. we have driven the van from riverside county to san francisco and back 4 times and have averaged from 27 to 24 mpg highway and 24 to 21 city mpg
This is our first mazda and if this van turns out to be a good running dependable car we just may buy another mazda in the future.
Our van has the 3.0 liter v-6 engine and 4 speed automatic with overdrive.
The van runs 2600 rpm @ 70 mph.
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asusux Posts: 1I bought a 95 Mpv,4 wheel drive,3.0 V6,Loaded, for a $1000. Good tires, runs good, 125000 miles. Water pump went out,no problem,was ready to service the timing belt anyway. Motor has never been touched,needs a tune up.{Wires, plugs, D-cap and rotor] Sand Tan color. Rear bumper is dented, But it has a reciver hitch.Gets about 17 on the road.Is that about right? Good air [front and back] Everything works but pass-door power window, and a strange wiring problem. Low beams on, do a right turn signal,lights go on hi beam? Sounds like its in the steering collium. Really like the van. How does the rear leveler work? Mark
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An international day of public and online action this month will demonstrate solidarity with the people of Kenya and call on the Kenyan government to protect people from politically-motivated and ethnic violence.
On 27 February, people can show their outrage at the continuing human rights abuses in Kenya in a series of events organised by Amnesty International; including an online Facebook action and a series of street demonstrations.
The disputed election of 27 December 2007 sparked an outbreak of fighting and a series of grave human rights violations. At least 1,000 people have been killed so far, while more than 300,000 have been displaced.
Amnesty International's recent visit to Kenya found evidence of unlawful killings, the ethnically targeted forced relocation and burning of homes by armed militias, excessive use of force by security officials, sexual violence against women and girls, and violations of freedom of expression and assembly. Amnesty International has also documented death threats against human rights defenders and activists.
The death toll includes hundreds shot dead by police, who were deployed to quell the post-election violence and break up mass protests against the election called by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) opposition party.
Subsequent violence has seen increasingly organised attacks by ethnic militia and youth gangs against people of Kikuyu ethnicity, which has led to retaliatory attacks by Kikuyu militias and youth gangs.
There is particular concern at the ethnic dimension to the political violence and its possible long-term implications for Kenyan society.
Amnesty International calls on the Kenyan government to protect the people of Kenya, many of whom have endured unrelenting suffering in the last two months. Kenyan leaders must end the cycle of impunity that perpetuates the politically motivated violence in Kenya.
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Besom [S]
the rendering of a Hebrew word meaning sweeper, occurs only in Isaiah 14:23 , of the sweeping away, the utter ruin, of Babylon.
A broom or sweep.For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD. I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the BESOM of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts. ( Isaiah 14:22-23 )
Besom [E]
a brush or broom of twigs for sweeping ( Isaiah 14:23 ) [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Occurs only once in Scripture: "I will sweep it with the besom of destruction" (Isaiah 14:23). Refers to what was in store for Babylon. The Hebrew word maT'ate', rendered "besom," is close of kin to the one (ti'te'thiha) rendered "sweep." In early English "besom" was synonymous with "broom," and is still so used in some parts of England.
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How much do the A's miss closer Sean Doolittle?
It's not just that Oakland has blown one-run leads in the ninth inning the last two days and have lost 11 times in their last 15 games with their closer out to see a once firm grasp on the playoffs start to squirm away.
It's that the A's whole bullpen works better when he's around. Over a longer stretch the A's are 8-19, but the bullpen was holding together when before Doolittle landed on the disabled list with an intercostal (right side) muscle problem.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy S II
Nope (161 comments)
This isn't the Tablet I am looking for.
Supposedly the `market' can do better.
How come it's not doing so?
Announcing: Slashdot Deals - Explore geek apps, games, gadgets and more. (what is this?)
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This isn't the Tablet I am looking for.
Supposedly the `market' can do better.
How come it's not doing so?
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Chavs yes, the rest of the youth not so much.
Re:REGULATORS! (454 comments)
Maybe if imports were actually inspected at the Border of the USA this crap would not happen. Very little of what is imported is inspected or even properly taxed.
Par for the course. (34 comments)
If you want to impose anything that has no logic to it or infringes basic human rights all you have to do is claim it is "for the children" and you get a free pass.
It's their idea of "net neutrality" (342 comments)
I will be making a stink about this to the FCC and my Idiot US Senators today.
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Knuckleheads DDoS 4chan.
AT&T reacts with blocking
AT&T removes block.
Some other knuckleheads launch a new bigger attack across all of 4chan.
Blame goes to AT&T.
Knuckleheads sit back and watch.
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I see none of that. All I have is a hosts file. All that other crap is un-needed.
Please put the comment count back.
They have an option. (587 comments)
They have to option of just refusing to take these jobs just like you and I do.
The Lawyers guild is now in complete control of the USA.
I would not piss on a lawyer if he was on fire. Sorry to Ray about that but that is how I feel.
Looks like we are destined to live in interesting times.
TW flat ass sucks. (479 comments)
I am paying 65 per month right now. I have RR through Brighthouse Networks. I have yet to see the 15 Mbt down two Mbt up. I am paying for. But I DL LOTS of Anime I can see going over 40 gigs a month easily I don't pirate movies or music just current season Anime fansubs.
TW sucks and I would love to see them go down. I hope Brighthouse tells them to FO.
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The reason I don't use my cellphone for "internet" and email is because AT&T wants to rape me economically if I choose to do so. All this crap is useless if I have to pay 50 cents a min for it. Until AT&T loses the put a meter on it mentality I never will.
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Very informative. Thanks for sharing your real world knowledge.
Low income. (221 comments)
You are so right.
Where I live 50,000 a year plus benefits is not low income it's middle class.
I barely use my current cellphone and I would be getting a cut in Internet speed and bandwidth cap if I switched to a wireless account.
I have no foes list any more, I hosed the fucker out. I now will only coat my bullets with pork lard.
Well I am getting ready to go in and have my cancerous prostate removed on 04/30/04. Being 51 I figured it was the best choice. Radiation would make it impossible to remove later if I needed to do it my Doctor said. So it's comming out. I just hope it hasn't spread to any other part of my body. I just was floored when I heard it was cancerous. All I can tell you is if you are 40 start getting your PSA (prostate specfic antigen) levels checked. I am 51 and the usual onset of it is in men in their 70's. Timothy Leary died from prostate cancer as did Frank Zappa. I don't want to join them. I am glad I have very good health insurance. They have already spent over 3 grand and I haven't even been in the hospital yet.
If you are on my foes list you got there by being someone I would rather not read. Actually when I have had mod points or meta moderated I have given good moderations to 2 people on my foes list already. You got on the list for assholery in your commenting. I think I should be up front about that. I won't mod you down for being on my list. I just wont read you postings unless I have moderation. I read at -1 anyway.


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"This is a great recipe, but I did make some changes just to make it easier on myself and cut out a lot of the prep/cooking time. I used boneless chicken and simply boiled them to ensure that they would not dry out. I also used frozen peas and carrots and skipped the whole onions and just used chopped. I used frozen pie crust instead of making fres""


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15 Minutes of Fame: Azeroth to Westeros with Game of Thrones' Kristian Nairn {WoW}
Apr 29th 2011 1:27PM Hodor can be seen in episode 1 when the king arrives in Winterfel. He is at the end of the reception line near Bram.
Scattered Shots: Hunter addons {WoW}
Apr 14th 2011 3:22PM Consider FaceShooter for new hunters instead of Focus bar and PowerAuras.
The Daily Grind: What are your favorite player-run events? {Massively}
Sep 24th 2010 1:22PM http://www.warcrafthuntersunion.com/ host events in wow on the Icecrown US realm for hunters level 1 to 35 almost every weekend.
here are the last 2 that they did:
Weekly Podcast Roundup: Sept. 6-12, 2010 {WoW}
Sep 18th 2010 9:38AM Which podcasts do a live show and when are they scheduled?
The Queue: Spider Pig {WoW}
Nov 4th 2009 1:29PM To group with your friend on a different server (but same battle group) both of you simply select Occulus as your dungeon. Odds are you will be the only ones in that queue. If you don't want to wait all day for 3 other people to accidentally select Occulus then one of you needs to enter the queue with 4 people already in your party.
source http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/underdev/3p3/newdungeonsystem.xml
Leeroy-related extras on recent DVD releases {WoW}
Oct 29th 2009 3:29PM my name is earl leroy jenkins
WoW Rookie: PUGging without the bad apples {WoW}
Oct 7th 2009 10:30AM It would be nice if the party leader is somehow automatically notified when an extremely under geared player is invited. Or if the invited player has no experience on any of his characters in the dungeon you are using the LFG tool for.
*Warning NoobieBob has never done TOC on any of his characters
*warning NoobieBob is under geared for heroic-TOC
Around Azeroth: Fjord of the apes {WoW}
Sep 2nd 2009 10:25AM http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063442/
Cornelius: [reading from the sacred scrolls of the apes] Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil's pawn. Alone among God's primates, he kills for sport or lust or greed. Yea, he will murder his brother to possess his brother's land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death.
And with the Archeology profession coming soon this quote is interesting:
Dr. Zaius: Ah, yes - the young ape with a shovel. I hear you're planning another archeological expedition. Cornelius, a friendly word of warning - as you dig for artifacts, be sure you don't bury your reputation.
Breakfast Topic: Most emotional boss encounter? {WoW}
Sep 1st 2009 1:12PM http://www.wowwiki.com/Magmadar
First boss that required tanq shot and made my hunter a required part of the raid. Emotional because it was the first time I really felt appreciated by my raidemates.
BlizzCon 2009: Who's who {WoW}
Aug 20th 2009 1:19PM He knows about time travel.
The Well of Eternity (WarCraft: War of the Ancients, Book 1)
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Many months have passed since the cataclysmic Battle of Mount Hyjal, where the demonic Burning Legion was banished from Azeroth forever. But now, a mysterious energy rift within the mountains of Kalimdor propels three former warriors into the distant past -- a time long before orcs, humans or even high elves roamed the land. Blizzcon 2008! A time when the Dark Titan Sargeras, and his demon pawns persuaded Queen Azshara and her Highborne to cleanse Azeroth of its lesser races. A time when the Dragon Aspects were at the height of their power -- unaware that one of their own would soon usher in an age of darkness that would engulf the world of...War Craft®.
In the first chapter of this epic trilogy, the outcome of the historic War of the Ancients is forever altered by the arrival of three time-lost heroes: Krasus, the dragon mage whose great power and memories of the ancient conflict have inexplicably diminished; the human wizard Rhonin, whose thoughts are divided between his family and the seductive source of his now-growing power; and Broxigar, a weathered orc veteran who seeks a glorious death in combat. But unless these unlikely allies can convince the demigod, Cenarius, and the untrusting night elves of their queen's treachery, the burning Legion's gateway into Azeroth will open anew. And this time -- the struggles of the past may well spill over into the future..


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Join us on October 29 at 3:15 p.m.
Medieval history professor Phil Adamo will sign copies of his book, and discuss scholarship and vocation.
Called to Scholarship with Phil Adamo
Book-signing, Reading, Refreshments
Wednesday, October 29, 3:15 to 5 p.m.
Oren Gateway Room 100
Celebrate medieval history professor Phil Adamo's recent publication of two books:
- The Medieval Church: A Brief History (2013)
- New Monks in Old Habits: The Formation of the Caulite Monastic Order (2014)
Adamo will sign books, which will be available for purchase.
He will also read "Hanging Little Joe on the Suburban Ponderosa, Or, What has the Middle Ages to do with the Old West?" an essay soon-to-be-published in a special edition of the Journal of the West. This essay looks at Adamo's childhood, growing up on the edge of a Texas suburb, and how that experience with the imagined Old West led to his vocation as a medievalist.
Phil Adamo directs Augsburg's nationally recognized program in Medieval Studies. He has published articles and books on medieval monasticism and church history, for which he received Augsburg's award for Distinguished Contributions to Scholarship in 2014. He is also an award-winning teacher, most recently the recipient of the CARA Award for Excellence in Teaching, given by the Medieval Academy of America, the oldest and largest association of medievalists in the world.
This event is jointly sponsored by the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Department of History.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Barcelona Continues To Dominate Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is determined to keep fighting on and take it to Barcelona despite his team being down 2-1 heading into their Spanish Copa del Rey second leg clash. Mourinho has tried all kinds of tactics, intimidation, dirty tactics, ref-baiting, but nothing has seemed to work. It seems as if Barcelona gets the better of Real Madrid every single time, no matter what the circumstances are. Athletically Real Madrid boasts some of the greatest footballers on the planet, with players such as Ronaldo, Kaka, and many others, while everyone knows about Barcelona's talent, having talents such as Lionel Messi, or Xavi, but from a technical standpoint it seems as if Barcelona has much more team chemistry, and much more flow to their attack than Barcelona. Perhaps, their talented players compliment each other better, or maybe Messi is really that good at making everyone else around that much better, whatever the case may be, it seems as if Real Madrid cannot beat Barcelona. Jose Mourinho insists his club is just as good, if not better than Barcelona, arguing that Barcelona gets the better treatment from the referees, and that Barcelona puts much more emphasis on their matches. However, all of these are excuses, and if Mourinho truly believes his club is better they better start showing it.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Liverpool's Downfall
In a world that bombards us with constant media updates, blogs, streaming news, and a litany of memes, it's hard to remember things that occurred a week ago, let alone a year. So it's easy for forget the glory days of Liverpool, only about a decade ago, when they were the kings of English soccer.
It was in 2001 that Liverpool won the League Cup, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Cup, completing the elusive "Treble." In 2004/05, Liverpool won the Champions League, and during that wonderful span of five years—maybe the only point in history—and even up until 2007, the city of Liverpool was perhaps more famous for its football club than the "Fab Five," and instead of some Beatles hit, "You'll Never Walk Alone" was the only song locals cared about.
The Reds were known for their distinctively English style of play: rough, technical, and stingy. They tackled hard, were scrappy, and always left opponents with more than a few black and blue bruises to remember them by.
So what happened? Liverpool's top four status was virtually assured until the team suddenly took a nose dive during the 2009/10 season. There are two theories to the club's downfall.
The first theory is that poor ownership and financial mismanagement ruined the club. The American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks took over the club in 2007, and foreign ownership was the first sign that the club was already losing some of its signature English identity. To this day, many supporters blame American stewardship as the main reason for Liverpool's demise.
But in 08/09, Liverpool actually had its highest point total in the Premier League (86), and just barely got edged out for the title by Manchester United (90). Much of the success was due to the stellar play of newcomer Fernando Torres, and suddenly, Liverpool looked like a team heading in the right direction.
But Liverpool's tactics were slowly changing, and Torres exemplified the new fast-paced, aggressive, and progressive new look that strayed away from Liverpool's traditional defensive, stingy, and tough English style of football. This new attacking mindset is the second theory of why the team has struggled.
Things quickly started to collapse The ownership changed, and Fenway Sports Group—a distinctly American Investment group, the same group that owns the Boston Red Sox—took over. Suddenly, the Reds were turning into the Red-White-and-Blues. To make matters even worse, Lebron James, who at the time was known as a cocky, arrogant, NBA loser, made a high-profile investment in the club.
Even before the Fenway group takeover, Liverpool looked like a team struggling to find its persona. Torres' production slipped, he got injured, and Liverpool were dropping points and falling down the table.
In the 2009/10 season, the Reds ended up in 7th place (63 points), and after the 10/11 campaign they finished 6th but with 5 fewer points (58). Instead of shifting strategies, the new American owners continued to reinforce their offensive firepower, signing Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez.
This current season started out great, with Suarez seeming to score at will. Unfortunately, Suarez had a penchant for diving, and his "soft" style of playing seemed to infect the entire squad. Liverpool had come full circle. Once a tough English club that prided itself for being unbreakable, the club was suddenly flopping all over the field.
Then Suarez racially abused Manchester United's Patrice Evra, and Liverpool's reputation went from bad to worse. Not only did the club refuse to aggressively investigate the allegations, but they outwardly continued to support Suarez, even after the FA disciplinary committee issued a stern eight game ban.
The racism row turned into a media frenzy, and Liverpool's front office blundered through the ordeal, refusing to publicly discipline Suarez, denied Evra's claims, and even allowed fellow teammates to wear t-shirts supporting Suarez despite strong evidence that Suarez did use racist slogans. Somehow, Liverpool failed to comprehend the seriousness of the situation and continued to deny any wrongdoing. Instead of doing damage control, the team's image took a major hit, and Suarez's ban hurts their chances of making this year's top four.
As it stands right now, Liverpool can no longer be considered a powerhouse team in the Premier League. In many ways, Manchester City's ascension has reworked the top of the table and essentially kicked out Liverpool from being considered elite. The two Manchester sides, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal are now the "Big Clubs" of the Premier League, and it's looking as if Liverpool's current 7th spot might be their new long term spot within the league table not only for this season, but for years to come.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Remembering The Great Luis Figo of Portugal
Luis Figo was a charismatic player who played with a charm that was rarely seen in other players. There was something magnetic about the way Figo played, and the way he captured people's attention. Although, he was not the best, or most talented player ever, he could perhaps, hold the recognition of being the most magnetic. Figo's biggest contributions came to the Spanish League. He was one of the few players who played for both Barcelona, and Real Madrid, and was adored by both fans. Although, Luis Figo never achieved international success while playing for his native Portugal, he is still regarded as a national hero. He came at a time when Portugese football was probably in its heyday, with the likes of Rui Costa, and Joao Pinto, along with Luis Figo, unfortunately, never won any kind of international trophy. He did though, earn over 100 appearances for Portugal, and treated the world to some fantastic goals. Figo ended his career with Inter at the age of 36, leaving on a high note by winning his 4th consecutive Scudetto at Inter. In his playing career, he was named Portugese footballer of the year, an astonishing 6 straight times, and was named Fifa player of the year once. He also won 4 Spanish League titles, 2 with Barca, and 2 with Real Madrid, and a Champions League title with the latter club. Luis Figo was a charismatic talent, and remembering his presence alone brings back so many memories.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Ballon d'Or Preview: Messi, Ronaldo, Xavi
Ronaldo is having a magnificent year, and he leads all goal scorers in La Liga with 20 (three more than Messi). Over the last few years, Ronaldo has routinely been considered second best to Messi simply because Barcelona had defeated Real in almost every competition, but the tables are slowly starting to turn, and with Real becoming increasingly competitive, Ronaldo's stock has also risen.
Ronaldo is having a magnificent year, and he leads all goal scorers in La Liga with 20 (three more than Messi). Over the last few years, Ronaldo has routinely been considered second best to Messi simply because Barcelona had defeated Real in almost every competition, but the tables are slowly starting to turn, and with Real becoming increasingly competitive, Ronaldo's stock has also risen.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Looking Ahead To Euro 2012
Looking ahead to Euro 2012 there are many teams which have a decent shot of winning it all, but only three, so far have emerged as the frontrunners. Spain, Germany, and Netherlands have emerged as the early favorites to win it all. Looking first at Spain, winners of the last two major international tournaments, Euro 2008, and the 2010 World Cup, they go into Euro 2012 as the unquestioned odds on favorite to win it all. They had an excellent qualifying campaign, and have extreme depth and talent in all areas of the game. They are led by international superstars Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas, and Sergio Ramos. And even though, David Villa recently broke his leg, Spain is still considered the favorite to win it all. Germany is the wildcard, because although, they have gained some steam in the last few years, and had a perfect qualifying campaign, it remains to be seen if they can be counted on. They are still relatively young, led by the dominant striker Miroslav Klose. Another team that has a chance to win it all is the Netherlands, if they can perhaps erase the stigma of their disgraceful performance in the 2010 World Cup final against Spain . Judging by their qualifying tournament which saw them score 37 goals in 10 games, it looks like they have erased that memory. However, the Netherlands are also a bit of a mystery. It is looking like more and more of a Spain repeat.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Football vs. Football: Differences in Fan Intrusions
In the realm of professional soccer games, there is a constant observance of the two sports, football and soccer. Seemingly, these two games repeatedly are seen as total opposites of each other. One played with feet, one with hands. One demands constant replays and call reviews, while one cherishes the controversial decisions in the heat of the moment. Both sports, to me, are very entertaining. Another difference that has appeared in recent weeks is how they deal with fan interference.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Should The LA Galaxy Sign David Beckham Again?
After months of speculation, it appears David Beckham will sign with the L.A. Galaxy and turn down a chance to play elsewhere. Beckham had a few options, such as returning home to England, and finishing his career in his backyard, or playing for Paris Saint-German, a club which wanted him badly. Unfortunately, it appears as he will re-sign with the Galaxy. Although, nothing has been officially announced yet, it appears he will re-sign with the Galaxy, because there are simply no other options for him. Beckham, 36 joined the Galaxy in 2007, after a stint in Real Madrid to a huge contract. The Galaxy signed him to a 5 year, 32.5 million dollar contract, and after 2 disappointing seasons, helped lead the club to two MLS cup appearances, highlighted by them winning the 2011 edition. He has also improved home and road attendance, helped improve Galaxy jersey sales, and slightly raised the value of MLS soccer. However, ultimately his presence in the U.S. has failed to live up to the massive expectations placed upon him. A part of that is the fact that Beckham is simply not a top level player anymore, which is why big clubs shied away from signing him. Although his marketing presence is still large globally, he is on-field performance is no longer on par with the top players. It remains to be seen how much Galaxy are looking to play him this time around, although it seems like it would be far less than the first time around. Either way, we will probably be seeing Beckham in a Galaxy shirt for a few more years.
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In her second appearance in as many weeks, McKinney came to the Carroll County Board of Supervisors for an update on conditions of County Road 27.
No action was taken on the matter of controlling litter and the county's usage of herbicide to control vegetation in the Shongalo Community, but supervisors made an attempt to convince McKinney, those problems are not isolated to County Road 27. Litter and overgrowth is a problem all of Carroll County and Mississippi are experiencing.
McKinney and Beat One Supervisor Terry Herbert did agree to meet and attempt to find a solution.
The issue of the herbicide usage arose last week when McKinney informed county leaders that the vegetation was killed instead of being cut, and as a result soil on her property has eroded. Beat Five Supervisor Rickie Corley explained what the county used to control vegetation.
"We use Roundup and 24 D," Corley said.
McKinney read a written summary of potential needs for County Road 27. The list consisted of ecological tests of the herbicide used, vegetation restoration, the installation of anti-litter signs and signs identifying Shongalo Village as the oldest settlement in Carroll County, and increased patrol and prosecution of those connected to dumping in the area.
Board President Honey Ashmore, of Beat Two, Board Attorney Kevin Horan, Corley, Herbert, all put in their reasons on the difficulty of giving this type of attention to the entire county, but McKinney said her attention was solely on County Road 27.
"I'm not asking for favoritism," McKinney said. "I'm from Vaiden County Road 27."
Horan told McKinney that a county the size of Carroll County, it would be impossible to place signs and give the kind of attention she requires.
"I'm from Grenada County, and Carroll County has three times more roads than Grenada," Horan said. "It would be impossible to place signs at all areas. This is a rural county, and it has one of those rural county problems."
As McKinney spoke on patrolling the area, she requested that Sheriff Jerry Carver pay attention to the hot spots where dumping occurs.
"I'm not up at three in the morning when these people are doing the dumping," McKinney said. "We have to stop this dumping. There have to be signs put up warning these people about this, and that there will be fines issued."
Carver said signs have been put up in the past and were torn down within weeks.
"I'll assure you, this isn't the only area that is affected," Carver said.
Carrollton Community House
The board voted unanimously to assist the town of Carrollton with the replacement of the roof at the Community House in Carrollton.
The motion was made by Herbert and seconded by Corley to allocate $7,500 for the roof.
Last week, Carrollton Mayor Russell Wilson met with county leaders and shared with them problems of the roof, such as leaking and installation.
Some supervisors expressed their concern over money issues with the town. Beat Four Supervisor Claude Fluker said he would like to see a number of how much the county has helped the town. According to Herbert, around $40,000 has been given to the town over the past five years.
"I would like to see a monthly report," Fluker said. "We're looking at $40,000 in five years. I would love for them to show us itemized money on an annual basis."
Sheriff to get raise
A motion from Fluker and a second from Beat Three Supervisor Marvin Coward voted to amend $6,500 on the sheriff's department budget for the state mandated raise from all Mississippi sheriffs.
Last spring, the legislators passed a law on a pay raise for all 82 sheriffs in the state.
Sheriff Jerry Carver becomes one of 23 sheriffs in counties in Mississippi with populations of less than 14,999 that got at least an $18,600 raise to $75,000.


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Parent Category: Things To Know
NameSamuel Langhorne Clemens Date of BirthNovember 30, 1835 Date of DeathApril 21, 1910 Place of BirthFlorida, Missouri Birth FamilyJohn Marshall Clemens and Jane Lampton Clemens Marriage/SpouseOlivia Langdon Clemens Children4 children: Langdon, Susy, Clara, Jean EducationTwain educated himself by spending time in public libraries in the evening CareerAmerican author, lecturer and humorist Reason for FameTwain is most famous for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has been called "the Great American Novel" and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Additional InformationTwain was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. At age 22, he took a voyage to New Orleans down the Mississippi and was inspired to pursuer a career as a steamboat pilot. Twain studied the 2,000 miles of the Mississippi for more than two years before he received his steamboat pilot license. Upon his death, he was lauded as the "greatest American humorist of his age, and was called by William Faulkner "the father of American literature."
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Parking It
Posted By John Latta On July 5, 2013 @ 8:00 am In The Roadologist | No Comments
I remember being in Paris once and after a few days it occurred to me I had not seen an available parking space.
Ah yes, the parking space. Surely there is a commodity exchange for those? And anger management courses?
Well, the city of Los Angeles has a new system where you would pay more for the prime public parking spaces and less for the ones where you will have to walk. What will we use algorithms for next?
The idea of course is that if you are prepared to suffer a little it will cost you less to park, and in the process, the spaces available in any given area are more evenly shared creating a better "parking experience." Or, of course, the wealthier people simply have an easier shot at the better spaces.
But if it changes parking habits then it will change use and design and even construction practices. Parking is still something of an art or a guess for many parking agencies, so complex is the math (hence the algorithm). But providing those spaces works its way into any urban plan (and if you err, err on the side of too many if you can) and the more information there is about their use, coupled with some sort of system to influence use patterns, perhaps the more efficient the future of downtown road network design.
For something that is nothing more than a piece of ground with white lines on either side, parking spaces can be a source of some serious angst.
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Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
seloo Posts: 606Wholesale Prices Continue to Rise in March
In March, wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.6% from the previous month. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index now stands at 106.1, which represents a year-over-year decline of 1.5%.
About the same as before, a recently purchased used TX from the auction is not a good deal!
Talked to someone in the business concerning TX sales, Ford is not really focused on this car, it is more interested in selling F-150s, thus they are not giving dealers much in the way of factory to dealer money to clear the lots. Dealers would like to clear them because they show up as having the highest number of days on the dealer's lot (a large number of dealers have 2-3 still on their lots). Bottom line this model is dead and Ford has more important priorities! As soon as Ford puts more incentives at this car, dealers will move them fast.
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chrisptown1 Posts: 41
digitalfreak Posts: 8
seloo Posts: 606Taurus X
795 2,261 -64.8% Only sold 795 units in April!
3,982 9,758 -59.2%
After driving the Veracruz, CX9 and Acadia, the Taurus X appears to be out-of-date and boring.
It is not a bad car, I would have bought a slightly used Ltd for about $15K, but I missed that opportunity (Nov/Dec). Before I would purchase a new one, it would have to be the bargain of a lifetime! T
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danallan Posts: 30I love my boring 2007 Freestyle......21 mpg city, over 28 mpg highway, 6 passenger....tons of room.....great ride....I'll re-state...."best car I have ever owned and I've owned a few......"
I'm over 53k mileage now......runs just like new
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bobw3 Posts: 2,997My '05 FS FWD has over 70K miles and also runs like new. I've never reached 28MPG, but it's usually around 20mpg around town and in the mid-20s for highway driving. The Flex is basically a TaurusX/Freestyle with different sheet metal so now they actaully are promoting it under a new name again.
The CX-9 is a sportier version and it's a good CUV. The Acadia is bigger. I've parked my FS beside an Acadia and you can really tell the difference. I think what the FS/TaurusX/Flex have going for them is that they're really a cross between a car and SUV, while something like an Acadia or Veracruz are just to much SUV for me. Ford has done a better job compromising betweern car and SUV.
One thing I wish for on the Freestyle/TaurusX and on the new Flex is better cargo space inside through redesigning the 2nd and 3rd row of seats. It's a flat and long cargo floor but not very tall. If they could design the 2nd row to fold forward and down several inches that would really help. When you fold the 3rd row, the 3rd row folded "platform" actually has to go up several inches to line up with the folded 2nd row, and there's a lot of wasted space under that platform.
But that's just picky stuff. I paid $23K for my '05 Freestyle in Feb'05 with the Ford family plan, so that shows how great the deals are right now.
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seloo Posts: 606May marked the fifth consecutive monthly increase in wholesale used vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index now stands at 109.1, which resulted in the first year-over-gain in pricing since October, 2007.
Used TXs are way too much!
The best values are in new cars, but not the TX. I give Ford credit, they are letting this car just fade away without a whimper and without huge incentives, well as least not yet. I am glad that I did not buy this car, not because it is a bad car, it is not, but because I need something that can pull a boat.
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bronco1977 Posts: 2We just bought a new 2008 SEL with convenience package, MSRP is $30,020. We paid $22,638.70. That includes $4500 in rebates, $500 for a trade in and tax. $3500 of the rebate is a Ford rebate and $1000 rebate is for trading in a Chrysler vehicle. This was at Medved Ford in Castle Rock, Colorado. Now there is only 16 new ones left in the state. The dealers in my area have one or two at the most on the lot, some have none at all. I've been waiting over a year for the right deal, it seemed if I was going to buy a new one, it's now or never.
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ronsmith38 Posts: 228Try this link. http://www.fordvehicles.com/dealerships/locate/results/
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joes11 Posts: 8I just got a quote on a taurus X eddie bauer awd for 28,500 + tax tags and freight. I counter offered for 28k otd and the guy seemed to get really upset and said no one can sell it at that price and the best he can sell that car for is $32,900 otd. Mind you it has an MSRP of 35k.
what do you all think??
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jsedlock Posts: 5Hi,
Just got a 2008 TX Limited. Traded in an 07 Freestyle. Liked the FS so much we wanted to get a new TX before they were all gone. However, I had to get the chrome wheels and my wife just hates them. I have 300 miles on the car. Anyone interested in purchasing? Anyone have an idea where i can get the standard 18 inch painted wheels? Any help appreciated. -
larryqw Posts: 52I have a Taurus X Limited FWD. I can get mileage anywhere from 0 MPG (idling) to 29 MPG going 60 MPH on a flat freeway.
Five minute errands are the worst for gas usage. I find my mileage drops tremendously when the engine is cold. It almost pays to drive faster when you first start to get it warmer quicker (but no high RPMs when cold for longer life).
Taking my kids to school and errands around town is the worst. Lots of idling, the engine is cold, lots of starts and stops. In a week at home doing nothing but kid shuttle I got under 15 MPG one week. So what you say makes sense. This type of driving is where Hybrids excel.
In my work commute, which is 70% freeway, I get ~23 MPG average. Last week I started on the highway and had 27.1 MPG indicated after 40 miles. But then I hit the residential area, and with lights, stops, and starts, the average MPG quickly dropped down to my usual 23 MPG.
On some occasions, like vacation trips when I'm just doing freeway and being very careful, I can get over 26 MPG, but that's rare. -
joes11 Posts: 8Ok, That makes sense. The 5 minute errand guzzles the fuel. I just bought the car and the mpg was the biggest drawback for me. but it seems the mpg is the same as most mini-vans so....what are you gonna do? i just drove a 30 minute trip 70% highway and i ended up back in my driveway with an average of 23mpg...which is pretty good. But all last week with no freeway it was definitely down around 13-14mpg. I guess i didn't pay attention to what i got on my old subaru as much.
thanks for the reply!
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Halifax Canada's Rose Cousins brought nothing more than herself and a couple instruments for her in-studio performance at WERS for live music week. As of lately, however, she has been proudly calling Boston her "second home," and we caught her in rare form, not surrounded by a group of tight knit Boston musicians. She seemed comfortable performing in solitude though, natural even. Her latest album, We Have Made a Spark, was recorded here in Boston, "The writing did happen in isolation I do write better in isolation," said Cousins "but I have been coming to Boston for 8 or 9 years ago the music community is so incredible, I just met so many people, its such a beautiful community we collaborate so often." The circumstances of her WERS performance only heightened her music's already potent sense of intimacy, and whether she was playing guitar, ukulele, or piano, she delivered a powerful performance.
Rose Cousins' first song "What I See" seemed to be a relatively standard contemporary folk song at first .It had a gently strummed guitar acoustic guitar, beautifully poetic lyrics, even the eyes shut-transcendental performance style. However, as the song progressed, it revealed itself to be more and more distinct, specifically in its incorporation of modern pop conventions. The results of the unlikely pairing of genre conventions resulted in , ironically so, an unconventional performance. She managed to utilize all of the infectiously redeeming qualities of genres that are victims to clichés, while simultaneously jettisoning the characteristics that would make your eyes roll. Where once would lay a vapid and cheesy line in a beautifully accessible pop melody now had lines like "you draw me out, but I still need some shading" nestled in comfortably. She attributes her style to her influences from a young age, citing "Celtic music, classical, pop, Christian rock" as just a few, "I was also really moved by movie scores, so I guess my music is just mash of all of that." The main tie between all of her influences, she explains is "an accessibility to the people"
Rose Cousins jogged across the studio to take a seat at the piano for her next song "Go First". Her piano performance was just as effortless and natural as her guitar playing, further proving her already apparent musical prowess. The song was a somber folk ballad that showcased, more so than anything, her beautiful singing voice. It was hard not to think, based on the quality of her voice, that the song was coming from an emotionally damaged soul, and the macabre manner in which the song faded out only strengthened this idea. AS understated and quiet as the song ws, it packed a resonant emotional punch, which makes it a perfect song to end a Grey's Anatomy episode. The song is featured in this weeks episode "I wanted to put strings on it to make it sound more dramatic, songs that come up on shows like greys anatomy are always dramatic" said Cousins who has expressed in interest in having music on the show before, "I always had a dream of having a song on the show so it literally is a dream come true."
In an age where the ukulele has become a staple in the musical arsenal of every high school girl with a webcam and four chords worth of musical knowledge, Rose Cousin's performance of the adequately titled "Last Song" was refreshing. Just when I thought I had lost all respect for the ukulele, Cousins' proved that there is still hope for the criminally abused instrument. It was, with out a doubt, the most depressed that the instrument has sounded in its recorded history. In the same way that she breaks genre conventions, Rose Cousins' breaks the expectations of her listeners.
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Before and After 1 month- Lip Augmentation with 2 Atrium PTFE (Gortex) Implants
Before and After - Lip Augmentation with Alloderm
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In the past, such substances as collagen or fat injections suffered from a lack of permanence, and at times it was difficult to make the lips symmetrical
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Pronounced: Kroytz-felt Jay-kob
En Español (Spanish Version)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, fatal, degenerative brain disorder characterized by rapidly progressive dementia.
CJD can be categorized into different subtypes:
- Sporadic CJD—most common type; usually affects people aged 50 years and older
- Familial CJD—an inherited form of the disease
- Iatrogenic CJD—contracted through medical procedures, such as injections of growth hormone, receipt of corneal transplants, or dura mater implants from affected donors
Variant CJD (vCJD) is a different prion disease caused by eating contaminated beef products. This variant form differs from other forms of CJD because it affects younger people and has a longer average time course.
It is generally believed that CJD is caused by infectious proteins called prions. Prions are normal proteins in the body. If these prions fold up in a different way than normal, they may transform into the protein that causes the illness. The build-up of abnormal prions may be linked to the brain damage associated with CJD.
Last reviewedAugust 2014by Rimas Lukas, MD
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