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Sam Raimi will soon be taking us to the Emerald City in Oz The Great and Powerful, and you can watch a brand new TV spot for the adventure here, with a look at the film's three witches...
Due for release in March 2013, Oz The Great and Powerful stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff.
Here's the official synopsis and you can scroll down to see the poster in full;
Disney's fantastical adventure Oz The Great and Powerful, directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved character, the Wizard of Oz.
When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking-that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting.
Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.


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Interesting stuff. I really dont' need the nico like I did when I first started vaping. It's the SOCIAL bit that had me hooked on analogs. As long as I vape, I'll never pick up another tobacco product again and I'm very grateful for the e-cig (AND MODDS).
It did say on Post17 that for flavouring, it was good, but for nico content, well - I agree with him - I'm no chemist in a lab LOL.
I just like the tobacco taste. O yea, and almost forgot to add:
I get my serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine from the occasional Valium I pop sometimes.. LOL - thank GOD for Valium.
And to the joker on the stainless steel & wick thread who uses silica wicks - he shouldn't be on that thread. My rebuildables use only #400 SS Wicking and either NiChrome or Kanthal wire. I did post some in that thread earlier - maybe half a year ago. It's been awhile, I know that.
Tibs, I do hope you find what you need to stay away from tobacco products!
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Last night, February 6th, Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z performed for a sold-out show at the famed Carnegie Hall. The performance has elicited praise all around. The concert was put on to raise money for the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, so tickets were pricey, some being re-sold for $1000.
Jay-Z started the night looking the part in a white tux, but by the end of the night he changed back in to his usual attire-- black t-shirt and gold chain.
This was the first night of a two-night set, and he performed many classics from his mid- to late-career, including, Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" and "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)," as well as, "U Don't Know" and "Run This Town." He brought two New York artists along for the ride, his once-enemy, Nas, and Alicia Keys. Alicia Keys performed "N.Y. State of Mind" with Hova, as well as Gil Scott-Heron's part in "New York Is Killing Me." Alicia also joined Nas and Jay-Z on "If I Ruled The World."
Jay-Z also performed for the first time ever "Glory," which he released as a tribute to his daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. After the emotional song he said, "I didn't think I was gonna make it through that one. That one was tough."


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Researchers at the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Health, housed at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Detroit Medical Center, have demonstrated that a nanotechnology-based drug treatment in newborn rabbits with cerebral palsy enabled dramatic improvement of movement disorders, and the inflammatory process of the brain that causes many cases of CP.


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Platelets are cell fragments that circulate in the bloodstream and help make blood clots (see see How Blood Clots). Thrombopoietin, primarily produced in the liver, stimulates the bone marrow to make platelets. Platelets that are not used in clots circulate for 7 to 10 days and are then destroyed. About one third are always stored in the spleen. The platelet count (number of platelets circulating in the bloodstream) can decrease near the end of pregnancy (gestational thrombocytopenia) and increase in response to inflammation (secondary, or reactive, thrombocytosis).
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Any of these disorders can cause problems with blood clotting.
In essential thrombocythemia, an abnormal blood-forming cell in the bone marrow grows uncontrollably and produces too many platelets. The increased number of platelets most often causes excessive clotting, but some people develop bleeding. In reactive thrombocytosis, another disorder causes too many platelets to be produced. Such disorders include infections, chronic inflammation (such as occurs in rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease), iron deficiency, and certain cancers.
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@babylove - I just wanted to add that another difference between the alligator and the crocodile are the location of their pressure sensory receptors.
You can usually tell the difference between the two because the alligators receptors are located mostly on the head and jaw but the crocodiles sensors cover its entire body including the legs and tail.
This might be part of the reason why the crocodile is such a valuable catch and a contributor to their endangerment.


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Does Crying Like A Baby When Josh Beckett Gives You A Ball Get This Kid Laid?
Honestly I hope there is something wrong with this kid. Like I've never rooted harder for somebody to be fucked up in the head. Just sitting here wishing that he has some sort of problem that makes it impossible for me to make fun of him and would explain this reaction. I mean how old is this bro? 12? Certainly old enough not to go all waterworks when Josh Beckett gives you a ball and get pet by your dad. So I'm just going to assume I'm missing something here and give him an attaboy. Because on the off chance this kid is 100% normal than he has bigger issues than I care to address right now.


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Is Fear of Death During Labor Normal?
Im sorry to be so morbid with this post, because I am extremely overjoyed that I am going to have a baby. I guess my problem is, is that I suffer from high blood pressure and also mild anxiety ( before pregnancy, and now during), so I keep thinking something terrible is going to happen to me when I go in to labor. I have even been collectiing all my old photos and journals and diaries and putting them in one area " just in case," so my daughter will have things to remember me by. I thought maybe it was nesting, but it seems a bit dreary. Is this normal? And does anyone have any tips on how to overcome these fears? Thank you so much for your time, honesty, and wisedom ( in advance!)
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F.K. answers from Los Angeles on February 13, 2010
(I answered this already, but Mamapedia wants me to log in. Hope this is not a duplicate.)
You are feeling a lot of love for your unborn baby, and you want to protect it. But then you are afraid you won't be around. I felt the same way when my due date was near. I think this emotion is part of the pregnancy process. You are thinking about the baby's welfare. Just do stuff that makes sense to you -- if it makes you feel better that you have done it, don't stress, just go ahead and do it.
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C.O. answers from Los Angeles on February 13, 2010
I think yes. I recently found out that I am pregnant with my second child. I am ecstatic, but nervous/anxious. I am getting life insurance and trying to leave everything organize in case things go errie.
I pray and hope everything goes for the best; but better safe than sorry.
No, we are not morbid, just realistic.
Good luck! Keep up with your doctor appt. and guidance and I am sure everything is going to be fine :)
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D.D. answers from Los Angeles on February 13, 2010
its weird i had my son at 41 and didn't think twice about dying..but i had a C sec..i was just so excited..in this day and age it would be hard to die giving birth..you need to concentrate on having a stronger attitude..like you're going to go in there and be a warrior about it :) to tell u the truth i was in labor and i didn't feel the contractions..it was so odd..i think i was just so excited..i asked the nurse.."am i even having contractions?" and she said.."are u kidding look at the monitor" and it was zig zagging all over the place..and they cut me open and put my uterus on my chest..so um..yeah..but i'm not 45..my son is almost 4...birthing is a short experience...you'll be fine..go in there like u mean business not afraid..go in there and have your baby you've been waiting your whole life to meet and don't fret about dying...if you're really afraid..go for a C sec..took them 15 minutes to get my son out..then 30 minutes to sew me back up..he was 10.2 lbs that's why my doc wanted to do a C sec besides the fact that she is a lazy Bev Hills doc...i don't go to her anymore..you'll be fine..i have low blood pressure..am older..i survived..easily..low blood pressure can be very dangerous but it didn't even make a dent..good luck!! get happy and change your mind set it will help you!
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A.N. answers from Las Vegas on February 13, 2010
I had an unnatural fear of childbirth since I was 10 (maybe earlier). I must have overheard someone talking about the horrible pain, or something that just totally scared me. From that time, to the time I was about 20, I didn't want to go through with it because I was so scared. When I finally decided I was ready to have a baby, and then I got pregnant, I was still a little scared, but not like that. At the beginning of my pregnancy, I read about the labor and birth process, and how normal it is. I did a complete 180, and no longer had any fear because I knew what was going to happen, and I believed that my body could do it. I went on to have an awesome home birth (yes, at home and completely natural, for the woman who never wanted to go through the pain), and was not scared the entire time.
I think you should learn more about the process, maybe watch some videos that aren't negative (like the Business of Being Born, or a movie I haven't seen but have heard is really good, Orgasmic Birth). Almost everything about labor in our society is negative, and that's ridiculous. It doesn't have to be a scary experience, but most people say it is, and that just messes it up for everyone else. If you believe in yourself, and work on your fear, I think you will feel better. You also might want to try something like hypnobirthing, that should ease your fear of the labor, and should help during as well. I didn't do this, but I have a friend who had a baby recently and she loved it.
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S.S. answers from New York on February 13, 2010
I also had anxiety my first PG that I would die during childbirth. I think is was hormone related. I talked to my MD about it and he put it very lightly..."well, if you were you to die it would ruin my day and yours". It sounds kind of callous the way that he said it, but it made me realize that it was something that I had no control of and I was wasting my time thinking about it. I guess I started to reason with myself that if I died during childbirth, I wouldn't know so I needed to stop focusing my energy on worrying. I also had anxiety about other family members passing away during my entire PG. So that is why I think it was hormone related. As soon as I had my baby my anxiety about death went away. Good luck...and you will be fine ( I have had 2 healthy boys).
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C.C. answers from Los Angeles on February 13, 2010
Hi E.,
I started to experience these fears about a month before our son was born. I think part of it is hormonal and part of it is sleep deprivation. What you are experiencing is normal, just try not to allow yourself to focus on it. Just remind yourself that you will be in a hospital where you are well monitored and where this is VERY unlikely to happen.
Also, my anxiety over dying did not end after the baby was born. It ended up getting worse (this is a symptom of postpartum depression). If I can make any suggestions to prevent this from happening to you, I would suggest: Having someone come and stay with you for a month to help you out, try to get as many naps as possible, get out and get fresh air and sunshine daily for at least 30 minutes, and take supplements that contain fish oil. I discovered this product called Postpartum Omega Mom. It has nutrients that are helpful for breast feeding, are great for baby brain development, and help your mood.
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K.T. answers from Los Angeles on February 13, 2010
Sadly this is completely normal. Your hormones are going crazy right now, which leads even the most stable women to rather extreme mood swings. You may even have some crazy nightmares as you get closer to your due date.
If you have been taking anti-anxiety meds, I would ask your OB if it is OK to continue. Regardless, I would start seeing a therapist or joining an expecting moms support group. You are not alone, although it may feel that way right now. Having a good support system in place will not only help you with your current feelings, but they will provide a safety net for you and your baby postpartum. Don't be afraid to reach out to friends and family, and don't isolate yourself!
Remind yourself that millions of babies are born every day without problems, that your fears are a result of normal hormone fluctuations, and reaffirm your trust in your doc and family. Finally, if things get really bad, remind yourself that worrying does nothing to prevent bad things from happening and that even if something were to happen, all you have is today and you should try to enjoy every moment you might have.
Hope that helps!!
Just remember you are not alone.
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P.W. answers from Dallas on February 13, 2010
absolutely normal. I had dreams about the baby that scared me. Most people have anxiety of some sort in regard to the event to come. However, if this is on your mind a lot why not ask your doctor about a safe anti-anxiety. My guess is that would help with the blood pressure too.
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Sounds a little bit like Rosario to Vampire meets Soul Eater genderswap, doesn't it? (Oh, Stein-sensei!)
Now, not much is known about the film's plot, but I'm hoping that Vampires vs, um, Frankensteins (?) are the new Pirates vs Ninjas. Personally, I'm on the side of the vampires 'cause they're usually sexier and smarter...then again, this is Japan and we do know the Frankenstein is a girl, so I'm willing to bet she'll be sexy and/or cute.
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Many Arabs, to be sure, never bought into the Iranian mystique, and their indifference or even hostility toward the regime in Tehran has only solidified since Mr. Ahmadinejad's disputed landslide victory.
"I have always been against him," says Omar Beydoun, dicing a joint of lamb for grilling in his shop in Beirut's Sunni neighborhood of Qasqas. "Ahmadinejad is causing trouble for the whole region, here in Lebanon with Hezbollah, meddling with the Palestinians, and trying to spread Shiism among Arabs. What do I care about internal fighting in Iran? If it's not Ahmadinejad, it will be someone just as bad."
Mr. Beydoun is hardly alone in a region where sporadic support for Iran among the masses was rarely matched by Arab governments, which have long been wary of Iranian motives and of spreading Shiite influence. True, for several years Iran's strategic star was definitely rising, even as America's appeared to be falling. This was especially true after Hezbollah declared victory over US-supported Israel in the 2006 Lebanon war, and the insurgency in Iraq threatened the American occupation, inflicting a rising toll in US lives in 2006 and 2007.
At the time, Iranian officials crowed that the United States had been rendered harmless and near "death." They said Western democracy had "failed." Ahmadinejad himself, in an Egyptian poll, was found to be the second most popular politician in the region, after Mr. Nasrallah.
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Each person will have his or her own method for ending a presentation but here are some suggestions which may help
- Leave plenty of time to wrap up. If you use all your allotted time or overrun, you will rush the Conclusion and look unprofessional.
- Try to finish a few minutes before your time – this allows you plenty of time for questions and stops you feeling rushed and stressed.
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- After you have concluded, make it very obvious you have finished. Do not simply stop talking and wait, or mumble "Well, that's about it…". The audience will be confused and will not know whether to applaud or wait to seeif you have more slides.
- Use a black slide as your final slide (see earlier posts) and say something like "Thank you", "Thank you for your attention", "Thank you for your attention. I would be very happy to answer any questions". These phrases are slightly clichéd but they are recognized as a means of letting the audience know that you have finished.
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Posted: March 5, 2012
Titleist Brand Ambassador Rory McIlroy, golf's new No. 1, recently gave our friends at Team Titleist UK & Ireland a tour of his Titleist equipment.Rory's current setup is similar to the one he used to win the U.S. Open at Congressional in June, save for a couple significant improvements. In October at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Rory was fit for new MB (712 Series) irons and changed shafts from Project X Rifle 6.5 to Project X Rifle 7.0. He also added three new Vokey Design SM4 wedges to the bag.We'll let Rory give you all the details in the above video. For a full list of Rory's equipment, see below.Ball: Titleist Pro V1xDriver: Titleist 910D2 8.5º (Fujikura Rombax 7V05 X)Fairways: Titleist 906F2 13º & 18º (Fujikura ZCom 95 X)Irons: Titleist MB (712 Series) 3-9 (Project X Rifle 7.0)Wedges: Vokey Design SM4 46•07º, 54•08º, 60•04º (Project X Rifle 6.5)Putter: Scotty Cameron GSS Newport prototype (w/ Deep milled face)
Titleist Brand Ambassador Rory McIlroy's journey to the winner's circle at The Honda Classic was less about four days of great golf than it was many, many months of it.Trusting a Pro V1x golf ball and 14 Titleist clubs, McIlroy gutted out a two-shot victory Sunday evening at PGA National that brought into the spotlight his remarkable run of consistency.Only once in his last 12 starts around the world has McIlroy finished outside the top 5 on the leader board.It's a streak that started last September at the Omega European Masters. A couple weeks later at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, McIlroy was fit for his new Titleist MB (712 Series) irons and Vokey Design SM4 wedges and put them directly in the bag."I feel like I've always been a pretty confident guy. But I think I've got a lot more belief in myself now when I'm going down the stretch," said McIlroy, who closed with a 1-under 69 Sunday at PGA National for a 12-under 268 total.He finished two shots ahead of two players, including fellow Titleist Brand Ambassador Tom Gillis (Pro V1), who earned the best finish of his career.It marked McIlroy's fifth win as a professional and third PGA Tour title, including his historic eight-shot victory at last year's U.S. Open.In 2012, Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x players have combined for 23 wins across the worldwide professional tours, more than eight times the nearest competitor with three and more than all competitors combined.All you need to know about McIlroy's week is in the statistics.He led the field in Scrambling at 83.3 percent (21 of 25), solidifying his victory with a trio of up-and-downs on the back nine, two of them on PGA National's infamous "Bear Trap" (Hole Nos. 15 through 17).All of them with a Vokey Design SM4 60•04º wedge in his hands.McIlroy faced his toughest lie of the week at the par-4 14th, his Pro V1x barely visible under the long rough, 65 yards from the hole. He powered his SM4 wedge through the grass and watched his Pro V1x hit and stop 4 feet from the cup."The up?and?down at 14 was probably the best one I had made all week," he said.On the par-13 15th, McIlroy was faced with a dangerous shot toward the water from the back bunker. He pulled his Vokey Design SM4 60•04º wedge, blasted his Pro V1x out to 6 feet and made par. He did it again from a bunker on the par-3 17th, his ball stopping 4 feet from the hole."My short game all week has been very good, and it's what you need on a tough golf course like this," said McIlroy, who one-putted for of his final six holes. "I was able to do that, especially on 15 and 17. I needed to make pars there."McIlroy finished among the top 10 in several other key statistical categories. He was eighth in Driving Distance (297.6 yards) and Sand Saves (77.8%), tied for 10th in Greens in Regulation (66.7%), tied for 6th in Putts Per Round (27.3), and was 5th in Strokes Gained-Putting (1.566).McIlroy was one of 91 players in the field that relied on a Titleist golf ball for their success, more than four times the nearest competitor with 19 and more than all competitors combined. Titleist was also No. 1 in iron sets (37); sand, lob and approach wedges (121); and putters (55).Here' a closer look at McIlroy's Titleist equipment:Ball: Titleist Pro V1xDriver: Titleist 910D2 8.5º (Fujikura Rombax 7V05 X)Fairways: Titleist 906F2 13º & 18º (Fujikura ZCom 95 X)Irons: Titleist MB (712 Series) 3-9 (Project X Rifle 7.0)Wedges: Vokey Design SM4 46•07º, 54•08º, 60•04º (Project X Rifle 6.5)Putter: Scotty Cameron GSS Newport prototype (w/ Deep milled face)• NATIONWIDE TOUR: Edward Loar (Pro V1x) broke a five-way tie with a birdie on Sunday's 16th hole and parred in to win the Panama Claro Championship. Loar sealed the victory with a 6-foot par putt on Panama Golf Club's 18th green.It marked the first career Nationwide Tour title for Loar, who posted a 4-under par 276 victory total. He finished one shot clear of four players, including Cameron Percy (Pro V1) and Ryan Armour (Pro V1x).
Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the Panama Claro Championship with 90 players, more than six times the nearest competitor and more than all other golf balls combined. Titleist was also first in iron sets (36); sand, lob and approach wedges (120); and putters.
Posted: March 2, 2012
The PGA Tour is back on the East Coast for this week's Honda Classic, and Team Titleist was thrilled to be at PGA National to help kick off this year's Florida Swing.While it's always great hanging out with our Titleist players on the range and going behind-the-scenes in the Titleist Tour Van, the highlight of this trip was meeting all of the golfers that visited the PGA National Pro Shop Wednesday for our special Team Titleist event.
You can check out pictures from the entire trip in the slideshow below.
Posted: February 28, 2012
It was great hanging out with Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill, Bob Vokey's right-hand man, Monday afternoon at The Honda Classic. Aaron stepped away from the grinders for a bit to answer wedge questions sent in by Team Titleist members and our Twitter followers.
You can check out several of those answers in the videos below. We'll be posting more of Aaron's Q&A later in the week here on the Titleist Tour Blog.
Paul F. asks: Recently was fitted for irons at TPI and was provided a recommendation of AP2 with KBS Tour shafts (stiff). Would it be logical to carry the same shafts into the Vokey wedges?
James S. asks: I am a 15 handicap and I am looking for new wedges. Could you please suggest to me the best wedge system that would fit my game?
Scott M. asks: With tight conditions, do you expect to see wedges with less bounce being used?
David J. asks: For the common amateur, what three wedges would you recommend he/she carry?
Keygan S. asks: How much bounce do the diggers/drivers prefer?
Matthew S. asks: How did you get to where you are now in your career? Other than Voke, who was/is your biggest influence?


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Phil Tangent – Pleasure Trip / Giving Up The Ghost
SoS favourite Phil Tangent has a knack of putting out epic drum & bass records that take the listener on a journey through deep soundscapes and bass. Having released music on labels such as Soul:R and Commercial Suicide, Rubik Digital is the home of tracks Pleasure Trip and Giving Up The Ghost. This exciting new single drops April 25.


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Through our partnership with TRG Arts, participating organizations are able to use the eMerge system (soon to be TRG Data Center) to conduct research and analysis on their patron lists to better understand their audiences and larger trends in cultural participation. Audience Analytics also provides participating organizations with a streamlined way to trade patron lists with other cultural groups in the region to develop new audiences and keeps the data up to date and in compliance with postal standards for non-profit mailings. The Cultural Alliance occasionally conducts research on aggregated anonymous data from the database to report on attendance trends and to provide insight for our advocacy efforts.
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The story keeps you interestedThe sound affects make you feel like you are there, The cast does a wonderful job playing there parts from beginning to end.
The cast and crew at Colonial radio Theatre always puts everything they have into there productions, They respond to there fans on facebook , and its always a treat when jerry Robbins himself talks to his fans, Very fan friendly at CRT and that is very much appreciated. CRT lets you know when there are new productions coming out and gives us the fans there best efforts each and every production, keep up the good work JR and cast
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I loved learning the history of that area of the country, I learned about an area of our great nation that I didnt know much about.Friendships were formed from unlikely sources.Human spirit proved to be what formed our country, sacrifices were made by all.
I have listened to several Colonial Radio Theatre productions, This one is my favorite, but thats only because it is the one that got me started listening, CRT has several exciting productions that I love and they are coming out with more all the time.
Captain William Taylor, (Jerry Robbins) As Captain Taylor Id love to hear storys of his adventures, As Jerry Robbins Id love to know how CRT started.And who and what inspired him to start CRT.
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Railwaymen boss hails winger
The skillful Jamaican goes up against his former employees Aldershot at the weekend, having scored a late winner in Crewe's recent home victory over Macclesfield. Crewe paid a club record transfer fee of £130,000 for Grant, 22, last summer. Thordarson told the club's official website: "Joel has done well for us this season and recently scored his first goal of the season against Macclesfield. "He is a player with great ability and skill. We just have to try and get him to have more faith in his own ability and become a more consistent match winner for us."
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This is Ente.
She has a reverse-theme~~
Her face is half covered by her fringe (she actually does have eyes, but they are unseeing -- she has no pupils, and her irises are milky white)
The back of her head is shaved short and a white mask is worn (see below for references)
Her heels have golden lion paws facing behind her.
On her dress are mirrors: they don't show reflections though -- instead, one shows either the viewer's hopes, fears, and future
and the other mirrors show unrelated images. (there are 6 mirrors around her dress, and one at her waist)
Hence, it is impossible to discern what the images mean for the viewer.
Some people who have looked into them for too long begin to lose their minds because they no longer know what to think and what is real or going to happen.
Ente is not human. But it's also hard to say what she is!
She bears no ill-will to anyone, simply drifting from place to place, quite aimlessly.
People usually don't see her unless they are alone, trapped with their thoughts.
She will approach them and offer to help ease their thoughts. (her voice is pretty melodic -- kind of like glockenspiels, with a faint humming tone underneath the syllables, gently enunciated by her light and gentle voice)
It's advisable to politely decline and walk in the opposite direction from her, as she will not pursue you.
However, if in a moment of weakness you happen to accept her offer, it will be very hard to tear your eyes from the mirrors that adorn her dress.
People who actually manage to get away have been plagued by visions in their dreams -- a continuation of the effects of the mirrors on their mind. Again, there is no way to decipher the meaning of the images since they could be either random or prophetic.
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Saved their company the most money
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Cory and his team have overhauled Medidata's contract entry process with the NetSuite workflow function. By the end of Q2, Medidata will have transitioned the entire contract entry process into NetSuite, allowing the company to continue to scale while reducing time to close. Suiteflow has helped Cory and team transition from manual and paper driven processes to automated and scalable processes, allowing them to manage key operational metrics.
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As Hortonworks continued to grow to meet the demand for big data processing on Apache Hadoop in the large enterprise market, it required a scalable, real-time ERP solution. With Stephany driving the NetSuite implementation, Hortonworks was able to handle the mounting transaction volume and complexity as software revenue is expected to grow by 500x or more in a year with a 5x growth in workforce. Yet, Stephany and Hortonworks continue to reduce the financial close time. Month-end went from weeks to 3 days and year-end was recently closed in 7 days. The services team now generates timely, accurate billings to customers, accelerating cash flow. Meanwhile, Hortonworks continues to expand its NetSuite footprint to support subsidiaries in U.K., the Netherlands, Germany, France and India.
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Hello, friends.
In the absence of a recap for last night's game, I bring to you once again: ANGRY FRIDAY
1) Dental work
I had to get another crown on my teeth this week. This is because I apparently cracked one of my molars. On what, I can't possibly imagine.
These new adventures in dentistry come on the heels of my adventures last year, which included dental appointments approximately every three weeks for an entire year. And a root canal, which was better than a sharp stick in the eye, BUT NOT BY MUCH. And then I developed a little ball of scar tissue at the root of my tooth and needed an apicoectomy.
(Don't Google that. You'll just get depressed and grossed out.)
The worst part is that the husband hates my dentist and thinks she's just trying to make me have unnecessary and painful dental work. He doesn't understand how truly, truly terrible my teeth are. They are BAD, my friends.
I even have to brush with special prescription toothpaste.
If you learn nothing else from our blog today, friends, learn this: BRUSH AND FLOSS YOUR TEETH.
2) Bicyclists
Bicyclists piss me off constantly. For one, I hate riding a bike. I crashed my bike super bad when I was younger, and so now I'm scared to ride a bike down hills, and SHUT UP I KNOW I AM A WEENIE I HATE BIKES.
I also hate when I'm walking on the sidewalk and a guy on a bike rides past me super close.
And I hate driving on a narrow Pittsburgh street and trying not to run over a guy riding a bike in the road.
And I especially hate how people on bikes aren't quite pedestrians and aren't quite vehicles, so they follow the rules of either whenever it suits them. If you're a vehicle, you should stop at red lights. If you're a pedestrian, you don't get to ride in the street.
Oddly enough, when I was in Copenhagen, where there is a tremendous population of bike riders, the bikes didn't piss me off. You know why? Because they not only have dedicated bike lanes, they have BIKE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. What a great idea!
However, that definitely doesn't happen in Pittsburgh.
3) MAF haters
I constantly have the following argument with my husband:
Scene: The Penguins are playing. The husband and I are actually watching the game together. MAF is in net.
The opposing team scores a goal.
Me: "Balls! That SUCKS!"
Husband: "FUCK YOU FLEURY GET OUT OF THE NET YOU SUCK!!!"
Me: "Are you serious? It's one goal."
Husband: "Yeah, but that's how it STARTS!"
Friends, I grew up watching Patrick Roy in goal.
His son is a Canadian pop star. Seriously. I have his album. It is GLORIOUSLY BAD
Some days he'd just melt down completely and let in like four goals in ten shots.
Oh wait, wrong goalie
And some days he'd become a brick wall and stop everything from everywhere.
I am totally used to watching a goalie who is streakier than bacon. It doesn't bug me.
The husband, in contrast, grew up watching Tom Barrasso beat the crap out of opposing goalies on a regular basis. I'm unfamiliar with Barrasso's work, but I get the impression that he was a good, solid, reasonable goalie. Not spectacular, but not terrible, either.
As a result, the husband wants a goalie who is dependable and boring.
And it's possible that everyone else in Pittsburgh wants the same thing, which is why you get those people who call into radio shows and howl for Fleury to be traded.
You know what, Fleury haters? Shut the fuck up. It could be so much worse.
We could have Rick DiPietro in net.
Go Pens.


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HHS football faces Wichita South for Homecoming
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Wichita South might not have a win this season and Hays High School has never had a problem dispatching South in the past, but Hays High head coach Ryan Cornelsen assured that doesn't mean his team will overlook the downtrodden Titans.
Hays High, coming off a significant 29-21 win at Garden City, will face Wichita South (0-4) in the Indians' homecoming game at 7 p.m. Friday at Lewis Field Stadium.
"Any time you go from conference play to non-conference play in the middle, there's always a chance of a letdown, but we've always told our kids we aren't concerned with who we play," Cornelsen said. "We aren't concerned with how good or how bad or what their record is.
"We are only concerned with how we play," he added. "If we focus on us and make sure we play well, you don't have letdowns and you'll play well every week."
Wichita South returned more than 20 seniors and 16 starters from last season's 4-6 squad that made the Class 6A state playoffs for the second time in the past three seasons.
South's quarterback/tight end, senior Kaale McCulloch, leads the Titans. McCulloch is 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds and brings a wide skill set to South's sideline.
"Anytime you play South, they are always going to have really good athletes," Cornelsen said.
"They are always capable of making big plays, because they are so athletic. If you're not ready to play, they can gash you in a hurry."
However, Wichita South has really struggled this season, losing to four Wichita City League schools (Wichita West, Wichita Heights, Bishop Carroll and Wichita East) by a combined margin of 163-40.
"They just haven't put a full game together yet," Cornelsen said. "We just have to make sure we come out from the first whistle and get after it.
"The last thing you want to do is give them confidence."
Meanwhile, the Indians (3-1) are riding a swell of momentum, winning their past three games.
Hays High's fourth-quarter winning touchdown drive against Garden City has put the Indians in the pole position to win the WAC championship.
"I thought we played hard," Cornelsen said. "It was a good step from the Junction City game when it was close and we didn't win. That's a big step up in just finding ways to win games. We had a lot of mistakes that if we correct, we'll get a lot better fast. I was happy with our effort, and I was happy to find a way to win."
There was a momentary scare against Garden City when all-WAC center and defensive tackle Cade Sharp went down with a shoulder injury, but Cornelsen said Sharp only suffered shoulder soreness and will be ready to go Friday.
However, there's a good chance starting quick tackle Hunter Gonzales will not play.
Gonzales rolled his ankle and could need some time to recover. If he doesn't play, sophomores Brady Werth and Trenton Henningsen could see time on the line.
Starting cornerback Derek Bixenman also rolled his ankle, but he's probable for Friday's game.
Though it is the Indians' homecoming game, Cornelsen said he wasn't sure if it added any extra motivation for his team to get a win.
"Sometimes you look at it as a distraction, and sometimes you look at it as a motivation," he said. "For our kids, we have always been good at focusing on the game at hand. Homecoming is fun for the fans and student body, but for us, it's another game on our schedule that we need to perform well at."


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Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl provided the perfect soundtrack for the Nectar Lounge lizards at the Seminole Coconut Casino. DaSilva and band provided the bluesy rock tunes to sip on a martini and enjoy a cigar to. We're pretty sure we even spotted Elvis in the player's club line. Check out the slideshow that kicked off our weekend.


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Welcome to the March 1, 2013 edition of working at home blog carnival. This weeks Carnival has, as always, some really good articles. So, Sit Back and Enjoy.
And Here We Go…
Daniel Long presents 10 iPhone Apps that Will Help You Remember Everything posted at hireananny.com, saying, "Using your iPhone and these powerful apps to keep track of everything you have to remember is easy, but only if you actually utilize the apps!"
Alaina Morgan presents How to Prevent Accidental Poisoning At Home posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, "Learning to reduce the likelihood of a poisoning incident in your home is an essential part of safe parenting and childcare provision, simply because even the most closely-watched children can find a way to get into dangerous things during the split second an adult's back is turned."
Carter White presents How to Monitor Your Teen's Online Social Life posted at Babysitting, saying, "The Internet is an invaluable tool for teenagers, allowing them access to information that would have required their parents to spend hours in the library with a card catalog and stack of reference books."
Isabella Harriss presents 14 Reliable Ways to Make Money from Home posted at Nanny News Network, saying, "More and more people are looking for ways to work from home to avoid commuting to an office, having to pay for daycare or having to relocate to find a better employment climate."
Kerin Gedge presents Pimp My Hundred Bucks – Part Seventeen posted at Kerinthian's, saying, "Still trying to turn $100 into $500… I'll get there one day!"
Sydney Bell presents 15 Common Internet Scams and How to Avoid Them posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, "These 15 Internet scams are quite popular, but you can avoid falling victim to them by learning to recognize their common red flags."
Cherry Liu presents 10 iPhone Apps to Help You Get Around a New City posted at House Sitting Jobs, saying, "Visiting or moving to a new city can be a daunting experience. Without a personal guide, most people will struggle to find their way around without getting lost."
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With a complex story (from Ruth Rendell's novel "The Tree of Hands,") writer-director Miller crafts a fascinating film about motherhood. Betty (Kilberlain) is a writer just back in Paris with her young son Joseph (Setbon). She has found literary success in America but now needs some time to herself; but life is interrupted by the arrival of her nosey, slightly mad mother Margot (Garcia). And when Joseph dies in an accident, Margot's maternal instincts kick in and she kidnaps a lookalike boy named, eerily, Jose (Chatrian). Meanwhile, Jose's mother Carole (Seigner) isn't terribly worried–she hopes her son has found a better parent than her. But her boyfriend (Mervil) is furious, stalking Carole's ex (Baer) and refusing to leave when she asks him to.
The twists and turns in the narrative keep us guessing what will happen, right up to the final clever resolution. There's only one scene that rings false–a spurt of cinematic gunplay that feels way out of place. But the film's strength lies in its ability to delve deep into each character's story–we really get under their skin, and both the script and the fine performances never take an easy route through the material. As a result, we get an astonishing examination of motherhood–from the perspective of four bad mothers–while the men battle helplessly around the story's edges. It's vivid, involving and full of secrets and mistaken identities that will have fatal consequences. This makes it somewhat melodramatic (like Almodovar's superb film of Rendell's Live Flesh), but it's also utterly spellbinding.
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Since February 23, CEPR has been keeping track of those who have died during the last month of protests in Venezuela. Below is the most recent available information on the location, causes and status of investigations into the deaths. This list will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. As of March 24, the list contains 37 individuals; however in some cases press reports indicate that the death was not directly associated with the protests. Never the less, as they have often been reported as such, they are included below. There are deaths on both sides of the political spectrum. In some cases, members of Venezuelan security forces have been implicated and subsequently arrested for their involvement. Over 10 individuals have reportedly been killed by crashing into barricades, from wires strung across streets by protesters and in some cases from having been shot trying to remove barricades. Six members of the National Guard have been killed.
- Bassil Alejandro Da Costa, an opposition demonstrator was shot, reportedly in the head, and killed in Caracas during the opposition protest that took place on February 12.
- Juan Montoya, a pro-government community activist, was reportedly shot in both the head and chest and died. Montoya's body was found a short distance from the body of Da Costa. On February 26, the Attorney General, Luisa Ortega Diaz, announced that 8 officers from SEBIN, the Venezuelan intelligence agency, had been arrested for their role in the killing of Da Costa and Montoya. As of March 11, 6 SEBIN officers remain in jail. President Maduro has also removed the head of SEBIN.
- On February 12, Roberto Redman, another opposition demonstrator was also shot, reportedly in the head, and killed. The killing took place in a neighborhood in eastern Caracas. Witnesses attributed his death to armed civilians. There has been no update on the status of any investigation.
- On February 18 José Ernesto Méndez, a 17-year-old student who was participating in a demonstration in the Sucre department, was hit by a truck and later died. The Attorney General stated that the driver of the truck has been apprehended and charged with homicide.
- On the same day Genesis Carmona, a student and beauty queen was shot and killed in the state of Carabobo. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the she was shot from behind, potentially from within the group she was protesting with, though others contest that version of events. The government has pledged a full investigation. There have been no further updates on the status of the investigation.
- On February 19, Julio Gonzalez, a member of the public ministry in Carabobo reportedly died after crashing his vehicle while attempting to avoid a roadblock put up by protesters.
- On February 20, Arturo Alexis Martínez, the brother of a ruling party legislator, was reportedly shot in the chest as he attempted to clear a path for his car amidst the debris left by a barricade following an opposition protest in Lara state. Witnesses allege that the shot that killed him was fired from a nearby building. On March 6, the AG announced that an individual has been charged for their involvement in the death.
- On February 20, Asdrúbal Rodríguez was reportedly arrested for attempting to steal a motorcycle and then was found dead the next day. The arrest and killing occurred in Chacao. Two members of the Chacao police have been arrested and remain in jail.
- On the night of February 21, Elvis Rafael Durán De La Rosa was beheaded by a wire strung across the Rómulo Gallegos Avenue in Caracas while driving a moto. The wire had allegedly been put there by protesters who had set up a road block in the same location earlier that evening.
- On February 21 that a 37-year-old woman named Delia Elena Lobo had died the previous evening in the city of Mérida in similar circumstances to De La Rosa. The woman was heading home on a motorbike and ran into barbed wire stretched across a street. Nobody has been arrested for the deaths of Lobo or De La Rosa. Authorities have accused retired general Angél Omar Vivas Perdomo of having encouraged protesters to put wires across streets and have ordered his detention.
- On the evening of February 21, Jose Alejandro Márquez died due to injuries to the head suffered in clashes with the National Guard. Seven members of the National Guard are being investigated for the death.
- On February 22nd, Geraldine Moreno, a 23-year-old protester who had been injured by bird shot during a protest in Carabobo state a few days earlier reportedly died from head injuries. There has been no update on the status of the investigation.
- On February 23 in San Cristobal Danny Melgarejo, a local student, was stabbed to death. The mayor said that the killing was related to a robbery, and not the student's participation in protests.
- On February 24 Antonio José Valbuena Morales was shot and killed, reportedly while trying to remove barricades that had been set up by protesters.
- On February 24 Wilmer Carballo was killed by a shot to the head in Sucre state. Reports suggest he was shot by individuals on motos. On February 25, the AG announced an investigation into the killing.
- On February 24, Jimmy Vargas died after falling from a second story building. Press reports continue to state that he was killed "after being hit by a tear gas canister and falling from a balcony," despite video evidence to the contrary.
- On February 25, Eduardo Ramón Anzona Carmona died after crashing his moto into a barricade. The accident occurred in Valencia in the state of Carabobo
- Also on February 25, in El Límon, Jhoan Gabriel Quintero Carrasco was shot and killed near a supermarket where looting was taking place.
- Giovanny José Hernández Pantoja, a member of the GNB, was shot and killed in Valencia on February 28. News reports indicate he was removing a barricade when he was shot. At least three individuals have been detained for their alleged involvement.
- On March 3 in Chacao, Deivis José Useche died after crashing his moto. Press reports indicate that a manhole cover had been removed during earlier protests, which caused the crash.
- On Tuesday, March 4 Luis Gutiérrez Camargo crashed into a barricade and died in the state of Tachira.
- On March 6, a National Guardsman, Acner López Lyon, was shot and killed during an altercation in Los Ruices, a neighborhood in Caracas. News reports indicate that the National Guard was removing a barricade that was blocking a main avenue.
- In the same altercation that took the life of Lyon, a mototaxista, José Gregorio Amaris Castillo, was shot and killed. The AG announced an investigation into the deaths.
- On March 7, Johan Alfonso Pineda Morales died after he lost control of his moto on an oil slick, allegedly intentionally created by protesters.
- On the night of March 9, Giselle Rubilar Figueroa, a Chilean citizen, was reportedly shot and killed by protesters in Merida. The AG has announced an investigation.
- On the night of March 10, a student protester, Daniel Tinoco was shot and killed in San Cristobal. It is unclear who was responsible, though press reports indicate that the killing occurred after a day of clashes between the National Guard which was trying to remove barricades in San Cristobal. The mayor indicated that it was armed civilians that shot Tinoco. The AG announced an investigation into the killing.
- On March 12, university student Jesús Enrique Acosta was shot and killed in La Isabelica in the department of Carabobo. Family members told the press that Acosta was outside his house when armed civilians began firing. Reuters reports that "the state governor said the shot came from snipers among the protesters."
- On March 12, the Governor of Carabobo, Francisco Ameliach reported that a captain of the National Guard, Ramso Ernesto Bracho Bravo was shot and killed during an altercation in the municipality of Naguanagua.
- Also on March 12 in La Isabelica, Guillermo Alfonso Sánchez was shot and killed. The mayor told the press that Sánchez was painting his house when he was shot. The AG has announced an investigation into the three killings of March 12.- On March 16 in Maracay, José Guillen Araque, a member of the National Guard, was shot and killed. The circumstances remain unclear. - On March 18 in in the Montalbán neighbourhood in Caracas a city worker, Francisco Alcides Madrid Rosendo was shot multiple times and killed, reportedly while removing barricades. - On March 19 in Tachira, National Guardsman Jhon Rafael Castillo Castillo was shot and killed while breaking up a protest, according to press reports.
- On March 21 public bus-driver Wilfredo Rey, who was not participating in the protests, was shot and killed "during a confrontation between demonstrators and hooded gunmen in the western city of San Cristobal," reported Reuters.
- On March 21, Argenis Hernandez was shot in the abdomen; he died in the morning of March 22. Press reports indicate that Hernandez was shot when a motorcyclist was prevented from passing a barricade and fired on those present.
- On March 22 in Merida, Jesus Labrador was shot and killed "during a shoot-out between armed protesters burning tires and hooded gunmen on motorcycles, according to a resident of the area," as reported by Reuters.
- On March 23 a pregnant woman, Adriana Urquiola, was shot and killed in the city of Guaicaipuro. Press reports indicate she got off a bus that was blocked by a barricade and began walking when she was shot. Opposition presidential candidate, Henrique Capriles tweeted that neither Urquiola, nor another woman who was injured, had been involved in the protests. The Attorney General has announced an investigation.- On March 24, in Merida, a member of the National Guard, Miguel Antonio Parra was shot and killed during a confrontation with protesters, according to press reports. Further details are not available.
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Kamchatka could be seen as an allegory of the tragic period of the "dirty war" that it's set in, as it leaves so many questions unanswered. Still, with more substantial context, this beautifully acted film would have been a more powerful portrait of its time. -- Judy CantorThose looking for a flyweight romp may come away happy from this Spanish sex farce, but those seeking more-substantial fare will have to find it elsewhere in the festival's lineup. Like a bazillion other Spanish films before it, Other Side has to do with young beautiful yuppies who are having relationship problems. Paola (Natalia Verbeke), a knockout blond, calls it quits with her rumpled, curly-haired live-in lover, Pedro (Guillermo Toledo), telling him she's in love with another man. Pedro seeks solace from his best friend, Javier (Ernesto Alterio), and Javier's squeeze, Sonia (the ubiquitous Paz Vega), a knockout brunette. Soon, of course, it's revealed that Paola's new flame is Javier. And there's more, including a Pedro-Sonia setup, a would-be lesbian lover for Sonia, and an incredibly boring chick who fixates on Pedro.
Seen any of this before? Sure, you have. There are mighty few plot twists here that don't turn out exactly the way you might expect. David Serrano's script is a commercial construct with tried-and-true elements -- a farcical story line, bright colorful settings, and sexy young women who are forever peeling off their clothes with glee. Certainly the energetic cast is the film's strongest element. There's a welcome sense of playfulness throughout the picture -- these actors look as if they are having a lot of fun.
One giant misstep: Musical numbers that feature various characters singing against a backdrop of energetic but derivative jazz choreography, looking like refried Fosse. The bouncy tunes add some energy, but director Emilio Martínez Lázaro fails to capitalize on the potential. From the look of his camerawork, he not only seems to have missed Moulin Rouge but he hasn't even discovered Singin' in the Rain. -- Ronald Mangravite
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NEW YORK -- Temple made the trip up the New Jersey Turnpike with something big at stake and the Owls (No. 25 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) will head home with their first outright Atlantic 10 regular season title in 22 years.
Juan Fernandez scored 19 points and backcourt mate Ramone Moore added 16 to lead Temple to an 80-60 victory against Fordham on Saturday."This was one of our goals and we had to try and come here and play basketball," Moore said. "This is a great achievement for our team but we're not finished yet. The next most important thing comes next week and we'll just continue to try and play our best basketball."The Owls (24-6, 13-3) had clinched at least a share of their conference-record 10th title with a win over Massachusetts on Wednesday. The Owls, who have won 13 of their last 14 games, will be the No. 1 seed for the Atlantic 10 tournament."This is a terrific achievement by a good group of guys who have come together all year under some interesting circumstances," Temple coach Fran Dunphy said, referring to some injuries during the season. "They have come together and done a really good job to focus to be No. 1 in a very competitive A-10. I think it is a terrific accomplishment for us."Chris Gaston had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Rams (10-19, 3-13), who ended the season losing seven of eight. Only the top 12 teams in the 14-team Atlantic 10 qualify for the postseason tournament."One goal I had coming into the season was to get in the conference tournament and we didn't get that, although we did a lot better than we did last season," second-year Fordham coach Tom Pecora said. "I guarantee we'll make it next year because all 14 will qualify so I can do my Joe Namath here."Fernandez finished 6 of 11 from the field, including 3 of 5 on 3s, and Moore was 7 of 13, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. The Owls finished 6 of 13 on 3s, while Fordham was 2 of 9.Both teams shot better than 50 percent from the field -- Temple 52.5 percent (31 of 59) and Fordham 54.2 percent (26 of 48)."I'm a little worried about our defense," Dunphy said. "We have to shore that up. ... What helped us was we turned them over a little bit."Fordham closed to 57-49 with 10:49 left on a rebound basket by Kervin Bristol. But Temple finally pulled away with a 14-2 run that made it 80-57 with 1:31 to go. Fernandez had his third 3-pointer of the game and a jumper before Aaron Brown capped the run with a 3-pointer.Temple finished with 12 steals, five more than it averages for the season, and they were part of Fordham's 16 turnovers.Dunphy was asked how reassuring it is for a coach to have a veteran backcourt like Fernandez, Moore and T.J. DiLeo, who had four points."We're blessed. We have a good group of guards who I think are pretty smart and have good IQs," Dunphy said. "Their toughness came to the front today when we needed it."This was Temple's sixth straight win over Fordham and extended its advantage in the series to 40-13. The Owls won 78-60 in Philadelphia on Feb. 1."That's a really good basketball team and I thought throughout the season they were the cream of the crop in the conference," Pecora said. "I appreciate teams that play within themselves as Dunph's always do. They play at their own pace. We were both shooting the heck out of it. That's the best we've scored all year but the problem was turnovers."Temple opened the game with a 9-0 run and the Owls had the lead to 25-13 with 9:42 left on two free throws by Brown. The Rams used a 7-0 run to get within four with 1:27 to go but Temple closed the half on a 6-0 run for a 40-30 lead.Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press
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Points | 80 | 60 |
FG Made-Attempted | 31-59 (.525) | 26-48 (.542) |
3P Made-Attempted | 6-13 (.462) | 2-9 (.222) |
FT Made-Attempted | 12-15 (.800) | 6-8 (.750) |
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) | 10 (0/0) | 15 (0/0) |
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Verrucous carcinoma | |
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An exophytic and hyperkeratotic mass that discharged malodorous debris through several sinus tracts | |
eMedicine | derm/452 |
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Verrucous carcinoma | |
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An exophytic and hyperkeratotic mass that discharged malodorous debris through several sinus tracts | |
eMedicine | derm/452 |
MeSH | D018289 |
Verrucous carcinoma is an uncommon variant of squamous cell carcinoma.[1] This form of cancer is often seen in those who chew tobacco or use snuff orally, so much so that it is sometimes referred to as "Snuff dipper's cancer."
Most patients with verrucous carcinoma have a good prognosis. Local recurrence is not uncommon, but metastasis to distant parts of the body is rare. Patients with oral verrucous carcinoma may be at greater risk of a second oral squamous cell carcinoma, for which the prognosis is worse.
Verrucous carcinoma (VC) is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma, which is a low-grade malignance that rarely presents with distant metastasis. VC may occur in several locations in the head and neck and in the genitalia. The oral cavity is the most common site of this tumor(Medina JE, Dichtel W, Luna MA. Verrucous-squamous carcinoma of the oral cavity: a clinicopathologic study of 104 cases. Arch Otolaryngol 1984;110:437-40). The ages range from 50 to 80 years with a male predominance and the median age is 67 years(Tornes K, Bang G, Koppang HS, Pedweson KN. Oral verrucous carcinoma. Int J Oral Surg 1985;14:485-92). VC may grow very large and can destroy adjacent tissue such as bone and cartilage(Koch BB, Trask DK, Hoffman HT, Karnell LH, Robinson RA, Zhen W, Menck HR. National survey of head and neck verrucous carcinoma. Cancer 2001;92:110-20). The diagnosis of VC is established by close communication between surgeons and pathologists. Surgeons must provide adequate specimens including the full thickness of the tumors and adjacent uninvolved mucosa for correct diagnoses(McDonald JS, Crissman JD, Gluckman JL. Verrucous Carcinoma of the oral cavity. Head Neck Surg 1982;5:22-8).
Surgery is considered as the treatment of choice, but the extent of surgical margin and the adjuvant radiotherapy are still controversial.
Exposure to carcinogens is different between Western countries and Taiwan (where the following study was performed). The major carcinogens in Western countries come from cigarette smoking and alcohol use, however, in Taiwan, betel nut use is another source in addition to cigarette smoking and alcohol use. The different gene mutations have been reported in head and neck cancer comparing with Western countries(Xu J, Gimernez-Conti IB, Cunningham JE, Collet AM, Luna MA, Lanfranchi HE, Spitz MR, Conti CJ. Alterations of p53, cyclin D1, Rb, and H-ras in human oral carcinoma related to tobacco use. Cancer 1998;83:204-12; Saranath D, Chang SE, Bhotie LT, Panchal RG, Kerr IB, Mehta AR, Johnson NW, Deo MG. High frequency mutation in codons 12 and 61 of H-ras oncogene in chewing tobacco-related human oral carcinoma in India. Br J Cancer 1991;63:573-78; Yeudall WA, Torrance LK, Elsegood KA, Speight P, Soully C, Prime SS. Ras gene point mutations rare event in premalignant tissues and malignant cells and tissues from oral mucosa lesions. Eur J Cancer 1993;29B:63-7; Kuo MYP, Jeng JH, Chiang CP, Hahn LJ. Mutations of kiras oncogened codon 12 in betel nut chewing related human oral squamous cell carcinoma in Taiwan. J Oral Pathol Med 1994;23:70-4.) The clinical behavior of VC according to exposure to different carcinogens may not be the same.
It is a diffuse, papillary, non metastasizing, well differentiated, malignant neoplasm of epidermis or oral epithelium. Several subtypes have been described.
This form of cancer is often seen in those who chew tobacco or use snuff orally, so much so that it is sometimes referred to as "Snuff dipper's cancer."
Surgical excision or laser therapy are possible treatments.[citation needed]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of patients with Verrucous carcinoma (VC) of oral cavity treated at the Chung Gung Memory Hospital with respect to the tumor control rates after surgery, the risk of lymph node metastasis and the role of radiation therapy.
Thirty-eight patients underwent primary treatment for VC of the oral cavity from January 1996 through February 2002. All of the patients had surgery as their primary treatment. In addition, all patients with sufficient details of the therapy and a minimum 1-year follow-up were selected for evaluation of survival and outcomes. [Why is the whole abstract of a research paper being posted here?]
In the study, 94.7% of patients were male and most of them had been exposed to betel nuts, cigarettes, and/or alcohol. The most common site was the buccal mucosa (57.9%), followed by the tongue (13.2%). T3 lesions were the most common type (34.2%). Only two patients had palpable cervical adenopathy during the initial evaluation. Twenty-five patients had free flap for reconstruction. The tumor control rate was 100%. At the time of analysis, no patient had suffered from recurrence in primary site or neck area.
Surgical excision alone was effective for controlling VC, but elective neck dissection was not necessary even in patients in the advanced stages(Chang Gung Med J 2003;26:807-12).


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Selected Classical Works 2003-2012
Featuring: The Elysian Quartet // The Heritage Orchestra & DJ Yoda // Peter Gregson // Powerplant // GéNIA
The album, released as part of the year long celebrations marking Nonclassical's 10th anniversary, includes the complete recordings of Gabriel Prokofiev's String Quartet No.1 and String Quartet No. 2 performed by the Elysian Quartet as well as all four movements of Cello Multitracks performed by Peter Gregson. Gabriel has also chosen two movements from Concerto for Turntables & Orchestra performed by The Heritage Orchestra ft. DJ Yoda (ii Adagietto 'Irreguluv'-75BPM // iii Largo Pesante-Allegro-Largo 'Malmo'-62/125BPM), a selection of four pieces taken from Piano Book No.1 as performed by GéNIA (Clock Watt // Entrance // Rockaby // Black Sauce) and finishing with Voyage II Engine Multiplier taken from Import/Export performed by Powerplant.
The front cover of the CD shows the composer at the window of the building in London where he has composed all of the works on this album and where he has based his recording studio for the last 12 years.
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State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia / Conductor: Vladimir Jurowski
// 13 Sept 2014 // Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow – info/tickets
// 15 September // Tyumen- Tyumen Philharmonic concert hall
// 16 September // Chelyabinsk- Glinka Theatre of Opera and Ballet
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Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg / Conductor: Sascha Goetzel
Salle de Concerts Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte, Luxembourg
Several very positive reviews of world premier of G Prokofiev Violin Concerto '1914', performed by Daniel Hope & Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic under conductor Sascha Goetzel at the BBC proms 29th July 2014:
THE TIMES (4 Stars): "…the sheer dislocating bitterness of the writing, both for Daniel Hope, the superb soloist, and for the orchestra…it's the best thing Gabriel Prokofiev has written."
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THE INDEPENDENT (4 Stars): "the programme for this work is indeed specific, including savagery, shell-shock, and sardonic imperial marches: the rationale is pure Shostakovich, though more literal. Daniel Hope, the instigator of this work, played its stratospherically high solo part with flawless accuracy."
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THE GUARDIAN (4 Stars): "One work, however, stood apart. Daniel Hope was the soloist in the world premiere of Gabriel Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No 1 "1914" – an ambitious depiction of Europe's descent into war. It contained some startling effects. The BIPO sounded good in it, and Hope impressed by playing atrociously difficult music from memory."
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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (4 Stars) calls the whole concert "Superbly rich", writing of the Prokofiev, that "it created an extraordinary atmosphere, at once sombre, tender and surreal".


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Saint Lea of Rome
Born to the wealthy nobility, she lived and was married in Rome, Italy. Widow. She supported the house run by Saint Marcella, working as a menial servants, and later served as the group's superior. Known for her austere lifestyle and extreme penances. Saint Jerome wrote a panegyric in her honor.
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NF. Sessions: 16 x 3 levels "Nufleur" design concept emphasize on simplicity and impressiveness in design. It is developed from the French contemporary minimalists.
The unique design styles result in a radical application of flower and foliages away from the classics. "Nufleur" is just a "Nu" (new) trend on its own. No strict rules but defined unusual techniques are introduced in this course in detail. Inspiration comes from the use of different material application techniques. Students are trained to design according to the characteristics of specific flower and foliages in a practical, but yet unique, minmal way.
Always new and refreshing striking designs are the key ideas of "Nufleur". This course concentrate on vase designs. Flowers and foliages can be fixed in any kind of container you have.
All the designs do not need the oasis and students are taught how to fix the design skillfully in so many techniques as stem support, foliage focus, floating, leaf-wrapping, binding, linking, etc.
Who can take this course: Home lovers, hobbyists, interior designers, florists commercial displays, Party decorators, hotel floral staff, etc.
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Charges against American medics highlight the Mugabe regime's repression.
BOSTON — The jailing in Zimbabwe of four American doctors and nurses for providing life-saving anti-AIDS drugs without proper licensing is the latest outrage in Zimbabwe, a galling example of President Robert Mugabe's refusal to relax his grip on the country, no matter what the cost.
Zimbabwe has one of the world's highest rates of HIV/AIDS with 15 percent of the adult population infected and the Mugabe government has been unable to provide adequate supplies of the antiretroviral drugs that allow patients to live. The government has only been able to supply the drugs to about half of the 1.3 million Zimbabweans suffering from the disease. As a result, Zimbabwe's AIDS death rate is one of the world's highest.
One would think that a team of American medics providing ARV drugs to poor Zimbabweans, many of them rural orphans, would be welcomed and encouraged. Wrong. The Mugabe government threw them in jail and pressed charges against them that their lawyer says are without foundation.
The doctors and nurses of the Allen Temple Baptist Church AIDS Ministry have come to Zimbabwe several times a year for 10 years and have treated poor AIDS patients and provided them with ARV drugs. They say they have always worked with doctors fully registered in Zimbabwe and have never experienced any problems before. After spending several days in Zimbabwe's overcrowded and filthy jails, they were released on bail and are due to stand trial on Sept. 27.
The Americans are members of the Allen Temple church, one of Oakland's largest and most socially active congregations. Several times a year since 2000, members have paid their own way to Zimbabwe to give antiretroviral medicine, vitamins, clothing and food baskets to impoverished people with AIDS.
"We are people of African descent and we feel a special connection and responsibility to serve people on the continent of Africa, that's why we're there, but we also want to make sure we respect the people of Zimbabwe and their government," said Theophous Reagans, Allen Temple's Minister of Global Missions. He said the ministry will strive to clarify whatever confusion led to these arrests so that future missions can continue unhindered.
Zimbabweans are not so diplomatic when they speak about this incident.
"Those Americans are experiencing the same treatment that ordinary Zimbabweans get every day," a Zimbabwean academic told GlobalPost. "The Mugabe regime is totalitarian and believes it must control all aspects of life in Zimbabwe. The Americans helped where the Mugabe government had failed, thinking their efforts would be appreciated. But the Mugabe regime does not like to admit that it has any shortcomings, so it will stop their work even if it means that hundreds of young orphans will go without drugs."
The arrests have been accompanied by front-page stories in the state media that have attempted to whip up anti-American sentiment.
"This campaign has failed. Zimbabweans know how difficult it is to get anti-AIDS drugs and how badly people need them," the former professor said.