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The odd couplings are soon overshadowed by stranger goings-on about town: Felipa's sailor lover dies at sea, and rumors spread that the schoolteacher caused his death by casting a spell on him in revenge for his philandering. She is further disgraced when her relationship with Eliseo is discovered, and she leaves town with the still-enamored school principal, who marries her. Then a friend of Eliseo who spread the rumors about Felipa becomes possessed -- or gets rabies -- after being bitten by a dog, and he is shot after biting someone else. Finally Eliseo's father is crippled in an "accident" when he denounces the town's corrupt mayor and attempts to improve conditions for the dockworkers.
Flash-forward to a grown Eliseo (played by hunky Mario Zaragoza with an air of defeated chagrin), now an illiterate, drunk dockworker married to the daughter of a protective family. But he appears forever jinxed: When his father dies, Eliseo's position on the docks is revoked by the vengeful mayor. Meanwhile Felipa returns to town after her husband dies, with plans to open a seaside bar. Eliseo blames her for his fate, and their confrontation leads to the film's burning conclusion.
This epic narrative (in Spanish with English subtitles) is at times awkward and ultimately a little tiring, yet much beauty can be found in the details: old men on the docks with maps of a hard life etched into their wrinkled faces; fishnet patterns of rope hammocks suspended in a dirt-floored bedroom; the hopeful, tattered performers in a shabby traveling circus; a basketful of fried fish. These are telling images of a time and place, aesthetically spellbinding.
Ultimately, though, Carrera, who co-wrote the screenplay with Martin Salinas, wants us to think about how the hard realities of these people's lives are relieved (or antagonized) by their religious faith. That task would be easier, and Under a Spell considerably more effective, if the beliefs of the Yucatan people had been better explained. Carrera merely suggests the presence of the supernatural, leaving it to the viewer to draw his own conclusions about what is real and what is imagined. (Monday, February 22, 9:30 p.m.)
-- Judy Cantor
The four friends at the center of the smart 1998 Venezuelan social satire Little Thieves, Big Thieves (Cien Anos de Perdon) recall the motley group of male strippers in the British sleeper The Full Monty (1997). Like the underdogs of that film, the foursome in Thieves is composed of desperate victims of a depressed economy. But the get-rich-quick scheme they devise involves risking their butts, not just showing them.
The film is set during the very real 1994 Venezuelan bank scandal, when the nation's financial institutions were bushwhacked by embezzling officials. The corruption was so widespread that eighteen commercial banks were closed or seized by the government, a fiasco that cost Venezuelan taxpayers $11 billion. (Many of the former bankers remain at large.) Like other middle-class Venezuelans, Horacio, Valmore, Rogelio, and Vicente struggle to keep afloat in a crime-ridden Caracas, where the dollar rules over worthless Venezuelan currency. It's the week before Christmas, and Valmore, a high school history teacher, has hit a new low: His car has been stolen, he has no insurance, and on his salary he won't even be able to afford a bike. The other three men find themselves in similarly dire circumstances.
Horacio, who has been fired from his job at a major bank, comes up with an idea. "Those scumbags from the bank are enjoying other people's money," he tells his friends. "Don't they deserve a little shit from us?" Having discovered that his former employer is the next bank to be taken over by the government, Horacio hatches a plan: The four will pose as inspectors and demand to examine the bank's books; once they have infiltrated the bank's computer system they will siphon money into an offshore account they have set up.
Not surprisingly the heist goes awry, but it would be a crime to reveal the turn of events in detail here. The upshot is that the men become unwitting whistleblowers on corruption that reaches beyond the banking industry all the way up to the government. The would-be bank robbers are celebrated as heroes by the bank employees and customers they take as hostages, while a crowd of citizens that gathers outside to "denounce the embezzlement of a nation" cheers them on.
Like the salsa song that opens the film, Little Thieves, Big Thieves (in Spanish with English subtitles) moves along snappily, with the players never missing a beat. Fine ensemble acting by the leads (Orlando Urdaneta, Daniel Lugo, Aroldo Betancourt, and Mariano Alvarez) makes real the relationships between the four long-time buddies, and they're aided by a supporting cast that convincingly depicts a slice of Venezuelan life.
Born in Buenos Aires, director Alejandro Saderman has lived in Venezuela since 1977. Commissioned by the United Nations, he made The Time Bomb (1986), a documentary about Latin America's foreign debt. His knowledge of current affairs is evident in Little Thieves, Big Thieves, his second feature, which ultimately comes across as light, but hardly lightweight. Its gritty production values and succinct social commentary sometimes recall the biting, dark, early-Eighties comedies of Spanish director Pedro Almodovar. (Sunday, February 21, 2:00 p.m.)
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NBC NEWS — President Obama is effectively ending the controversial education law known as "No Child Left Behind", and sidestepping Congress to do it.
States can request a waiver to opt out, if they create standards even stricter than the Bush-era law.
Critics argue "No Child Left Behind" pressured schools to focus on standardized test scores instead of preparing students for careers and college.
"We're going to let states, schools and teachers come up with innovative ways to give our children the skills they need to compete for the jobs of the future," President Obama said.
In a nod to bipartisanship the president was joined by the Republican governor of Tennessee.
"I might not always agree with this administration on some policy issues or maybe even the role of federal government, but when there are things we can work together on, then we should," said Governor Bill Haslam.
Margaret Spellings, Education Secretary under President Bush, says she's skeptical.
"States and local school officials have shown us that they game the system....they talk a good game, but when it comes time to deliver for students they rarely perform, and that's why we're in this mess in the first place."
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MANHATTAN -- Even a workaholic like Bill Snyder realizes that sometimes less is more.
Especially in a day and age when college football demands more and more of players.
So instead of putting the hammer down and pushing his Kansas State Wildcats to the limit leading up to their second open date in less than a month, Snyder let up on the throttle and gave the players a full weekend off.
"It was kind of an indication that it's a long season and you think they've been going virtually every day for that period of time - it's two and a half months since the first of August," said Snyder, whose Wildcats (2-4, 0-3 in the Big 12) now are back to the regular grind with West Virginia visiting Snyder Family Stadium at 2:45 p.m. Saturday. "Last time we had the off week we gave them a day off early in the week and a day off late in the week, so I just thought maybe we'd give them the entirety of the weekend."
Though they were just three weeks removed from the previous bye, the Wildcat players appreciated the chance to recharge their batteries for the stretch run.
"I got a chance to go home and spend time with some family and friends back in Oklahoma," said sophomore safety Dante Barnett, a Tulsa native. "It's always a good time when you get to go home and get rested and have a week off from football."
But it didn't mean a clean break from football for everyone.
"We were ready to play, but we needed the rest," backup linebacker Mike Moore said. "We got the rest and we're ready to play."
"I sat back and watched games - scouting other teams."
So did fullback Glenn Groknowski, who hails from Amherst, N.Y., and didn't have a chance to fly home.
"A lot of people took advantage of it, took advantage of the rest and went home with their families," he said. "I can't go home, but I got some time to relax and watch a lot of football games.
"We had every single game on of our opponents for the next six games. They were all on TV this week so I watched those."
A saturated television schedule certainly gives viewers - and idle players - more choices, but it also comes at the price of a longer season. Snyder, asked for his bye week preference, certainly didn't have two of them in mind.
"Probably halfway through the season would be mine, and that's what television has done to this thing," he said. "It's expanded it out so you can have more weeks and more TV games."
Snyder wondered out loud if that's a good thing.
"We talk about doing things for the student-athlete and I hope you understand what it's like to be a football student-athlete for a period of time, what they go through," he said. "When you're talking about guys up at 6 o'clock in the morning and leaving here at 10 o'clock at night after doing all the study stuff as well as the football practice and meetings and weight lifting and study tables and tutoring sessions and adviser meetings, etc., and you do that constantly throughout the week."
Even during bye weeks, the daily schedule remains largely the same, including practices.
"I think we do them a disservice by making it so long," Snyder said. "We've got a ballgame Thanksgiving weekend that they don't have the opportunity to get home.
"(The weekend off) just gave them a little more time to go home - hopefully to spend with their families. Not all of them could do that, quite obviously."
Early indications are that the Wildcats indeed made the most of the break.
"We actually had a great practice (Monday), we had a great week last week, so everything's looking good right now," Gronkowski said.
Barnett agreed that the Wildcats are looking at the second half of the season with renewed energy.
"We want to pick it up," he said. "We had a rough first half of the season, so we feel that the second half of the season we can pick things up and get to winning football games."
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Snyder indicated Tuesday that wide receivers Tyler Lockett and Tramaine Thompson, who also are the Wildcats' top kick returners, would be available Saturday against West Virginia.
Lockett was injured in the first half at Oklahoma State and missed the Baylor game two weeks ago while Thompson missed both games for undisclosed reasons.
"In all likelihood they'll be able to go," Snyder said.
He also expressed hope that cornerback Kip Daily, who left the Baylor game with an injury, would be available.


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According to David Chase, the creator of The Sopranos, that sensitivity for the working stiff is one of the traits that makes Grey such a good collaborator and artistic sounding board. Chase gauges the success of various story lines when he sees which ones Grey responds to. "Whatever he responds to I usually go with, because he responds to the humanity of the stories," Chase said. "He understands the unfortunate compromise. That's what our show is really about. He understands when people have compromised themselves into a very sad or untenable position. He sees the sadness and the humor and the absurdity of it."
Grey went to the Brockport branch of the State University of New York for a year and then transferred to the University at Buffalo, where he found love and his foothold in the entertainment business. At a party during his first week, he meet Jill, a prelaw student, and he's been with her ever since. (Although no records are kept of such things, this is believed to be a Hollywood rec-ord.) In the same week, he dropped by the offices of a local concert promoter named Harvey Weinstein. "I asked them if I could come work for them for free," Grey told a reporter from his alma mater. "Harvey, being Harvey, said, 'Well, yeah, for free you can.' " Grey eventually got on the Weinstein payroll and began booking acts for a club they owned in suburban Buffalo. One show he booked included a comic named Bob Saget, who became Grey's first client as a talent manager.
After graduation, Grey kept working for Weinstein, booking comedy acts, picking up more clients, such as Garry Shandling, and establishing connections. Grey left Weinstein in 1983, when the country was in the middle of a comedy craze, and moved to L.A., with not much more than a small portfolio of clients, mostly young male comed-ians, such as Saget, Shandling, Dennis Miller, and Dana Carvey.
Backstage at a Shandling appearance in 1984, Grey met Bernie Brillstein, Hollywood's leading talent manager at the time and the producer of the recent hit movie Ghostbusters. Grey followed up on the chance encounter with a friendly call, and the two became doubles partners and, soon after that, business partners. At that point, abysmal ratings for Saturday Night Live had NBC contemplating closing the show. Then Grey gave them Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz, and Mike Myers, a timely infusion of talent that saved the comedy institution and gave Grey the reputation as the go-to guy for comic talent. In 1991, Columbia Pictures approached Grey to become an executive at its company, and in what would become a pattern for later deals, he said no thanks to the corporate-honcho offer and worked out a production deal with the company instead.
Grey made a similar deal in 1994 with ABC, giving the network a 50 percent stake in Brillstein-Grey productions in exchange for a production advance of $100 milliona deal Grey described as "life changing." But in 1995, Disney bought ABC, and Disney head Michael Eisner didn't like the idea of co-owning anything, so he contacted Grey to negotiate a settlement. When negotiations stalled a year later, Grey sold the other half of his business to Universal for another $100 million. Or, as he put it, "Michael wakes up one day and finds out that he's partners with Edgar Bronfman, not me." When I expressed admiration for the hardball tactics, Grey sneaked a bit of a wicked curve into his typically upbeat spin: "Listen, I'm really fond of Michael. But you and I don't have to spend any time worrying about Michael Eisner." Disney quickly settled, taking a percentage of future syndication rights to NewsRadio and other shows but ceding all ownership interests in Grey's production company, which had just begun developing a show called The Sopranos.
Long before he took the Paramount job, Grey made enough"a silly amount of money" is how he describes itso that he didn't need to work. He has an almost magical command of the stuff. He has, for instance (and do not try this at home), sold half his company, Brillstein-Grey, three times, clearing around $250 million in the process, and yetabracadabra!he still owned all of it on the day Viacom offered him the Paramount job.
As recently as November 2004, Grey dreamily spoke about leaving Hollywood altogether to go back to New Yorkthe ultimate maverick move. ("There may be more to life than show businessas odd as it sounds," he said, laughing at what even then seemed like an unlikely picture. "I know that's heresy.") So why is he giving up the business he has built "brick by brick," as he quaintly puts it? In taking the Paramount job, he could be walking away from a roster of movies he had in various stages of production; because of the obvious conflicts, the future head of Paramount might have to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with the ticket-buying public at the cineplex. Nor will he have any role in Martin Scorsese's next big filma sacrifice that has to hurt.
Very few people have taken Grey's path, achieving the position of studio head by demonstrating that they have no need for it. In fact, as Viacom no doubt understands, Grey has been so successfulas Zanuck says, "He goes from one thing to another, leaving a trail of success"that his acceptance of its job offer can almost be seen as an act of largesse by a man of great accomplishment on behalf of a cultural treasure, a Hollywood version of Bart Giamatti's leaving the presidency of Yale for Major League Baseball. Grey certainly is playing up that aspect now, talking about the days of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Adolph Zucker and "carrying on the legacy of Paramount."


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Need help with ugly exterior and steep driveway landscaping
Hi! So glad I found this forum. Any chance anyone has any idea how to up the curb appeal, landscape wise here? It all just looks like a big mound of ugly and we don't know where to start. The mound of dirt on the right side is actually really wide and goes quite a bit down and around the hill. Thank you in advance!
A wider view of the entire front yard is definitely needed.
Besides landscaping, you might want to consider some of the color choices and accents for the house. It's not that what you have is bad, but different colors could have have a dramatic effect on the overall appearance of the house while creating a more beautiful landscaping.
Hi! Ok, here is a wider picture. We are planning on shortening the deck (removing the entire left side over the garage), and probably covering the stone around the garage with stucco. We weren't planning on drastically changing the landscaping but the longer we discuss the many things we hate about the exterior the clearer it becomes that we can't just ignore it. One thing to note - no sidewalks in this town.
Rosie - I'm in the bay area, California. The house faces East. What do you mean by what zone??
This post was edited by amandasplit on Sat, Mar 16, 13 at 22:22
Amanda, see link below for explanation of USDA Zone map.
Once you've determined your zone, add it to your user info. Also add your location. There are some talented folks on this forum who will be able to help you better than I because they're knowledgeable about which plants do well in your area.
Here is a link that might be useful: USDA plant hardiness map
You are lucky that it's terraced! Not sure but I think you have dwarf rosemary dripping down, which is very nice.
Some color would be great! Looks like full sun. Nastursium is beautiful yellow/orange, trails, and you can eat it!
Geraniums in pinks and purples would bring color too!
Maybe some tree roses up the driveway?
There is a Japanese Dwarf Barberry called Golden Nugget which blooms all summer, doesn't get higher than 12", and comes back every year. It's a nice mound of color!
Is irrigation in place?
I am struck by how much some portions of the picture do not go with other portions. It seems as if portions were designed by different people who had no knowledge of what the other was doing. There is incongruousity going on! The upper and lower balustrades are not a match. The houseboat style house and the "turret foundations" in the landscape are not a match. Is there any desire to deal with these differences? ... or just hide them as best as possible and move on?
Yes yardvaark. Now you know what we are dealing with. We definitely want to change all of that - I think we will end up with cable railing for the portion of the deck we are keeping and the lower railing (if we keep that railing). More than actual plants, at this stage we are looking for help/opinions on how to design the actual landscape. Terrace? One raised level? Etc.
Of the two railings, it is the upper one that seems compatible with the house. The lower railing is of a different flavor.
things I don't like about the existing landscape: are the sawtooth upper edge of the retaining wall ... the square corners of the wall (where the drive meets the public walk) ... a radius corner would look better... the lack of a large tree at the right side of the front yard. The house could use some nestling in. Those "turret foundations" in the yard could make sense to me if they each held some a specimen plant. I think the yard would serve the house better if the yard were simpler. As it is, it looks busy and jumbled. A smoothly planted slope would be preferable in my opinion. there are some things draped over the retaining wall that look good. If this were carried forth for the whole wall I think it would be an improvement in the overall picture. I'm not nuts about the white painted wall and the darker other wall. If they were both covered with draping plants it would erase the differences between the two walls.
Thanks, yardvaark. I totally agree. It was all ivy before so my father in law who planted all these things years ago will definitely be rolling his eyes at us. Do you have any suggestions for what we could plant to make it smooth and simple? Are you thinking just a low ground cover and then one big tree? I hoping we can remove a lot of the dirt thats there to make it less moundy looking. Where would you put the tree and what kind? I also hate the stone retaining wall so we are going to get estimates for swapping it out, and I think you are definitely right about the sawtooth.
I feel you have a couple of options in regards to the hillside planting and they all are dependent on budget.
If you have a $ 20-35 K budget for the landscaping then you can modestly revamp the terraced walls, do some eye catching planting and an irrigation system.
If you are budgeting in the $ 10- 15 K range then you will have to work within the existing terraced walls with some minor tweaks.
Anything less than 10 and you looking are just some planting and irrigation and some soil prep.
Enclosed are a few photos that show a variety of hillside remodels in the SF bay area . Most were remodels just like yours.
From California Gardening
From California Gardening
Garden design by David Feix below
From Bromeliad Society Tour 2008
From Bromeliad Society Tour 2008
Hillside planting by Gary Rattway using mostly ornamental grasses
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From California Gardening
Out at Stinson beach, designer unknown
From Bromeliad Society Tour 2008
that last photo is by David Feix Design,
the photo that I wanted to embed is this one - a garden out at Stinson that is terraced with a variety of stone, concrete and wood.
From Bali at the Beach
As you will notice with most of these photos, an emphasis has been put on using great looking plants that really call attention to themselves rather than highlighting the hardscaping.
They are also fairly low in water use and some of them are quite low in maintenance.
Wow, thank you so much for all those pictures! Also helpful to have some pricing guidelines, i really had no idea. I think we are going to call some landscape design type people to help us figure this out. I really want to get rid of our ugly retaining walls, and see if we can move the entrance stairs.
You're welcome.
Most people have no idea about the costs of landscaping unless they have previously had some work done.
Prices fluculate wildly from area to area.
Having a designer,( especially a design and build firm) to work with that knows your specific area is always a good start.
You are fortunate that there is a wealth of talent to choose from in the S.F. Bay area.
We also have a wide variety of building materials easily at our disposal. As an example I can go down to my local landscape supply shop and have a choice of 10 to 12 different soil amendment mixes alone and if you choose to incorporate some stone into your 'scape there are several dozens of different stones to choose from.
This picture illustrates a few changes that you might explore. (The hillside planting is still too busy for my tastes; I'm just playing with what you already have.) My railing isn't a perfect copy of what you have, but you get the idea. Don't know what would be the best tree for you. Something like Arbutus might be a possibility. Surely, there are trees you've seen there that you'd welcome into your front yard. You could get some local advice on that. If your retaining wall is in "healthy" condition, you might explore the idea of modifying portions of it for improved appearance, rather than replacing the whole wall. For example, its saw-tooth edge could be altered so that each elevation runs for several feet before dropping to the next lower level. Each level could turn at 90* (as per the left side of drive) for a much more substantial looking wall. At the right side of drive I'm trying to show if the corner were rebuilt as a radius corner instead of 90* where the drive meets the public walk. (Or, consider a 45* bevel at the corners.) Another thing I'd look into is facing the wall with artificial stone for a much improved appearance. If that's out of the budget, then painting it a darker, stone-like appearing color instead of stark white I think would help a lot. I also like plants that drape over its top edge. Also, you might tweak the house paint scheme. I think a slightly darker body color might show off the white trim to better advantage. And maybe a little less busy scheme at the garage door would be an improvement. Those are just some ideas you might consider.
You ask about removing earth to make the yard less mound-like. I can't see how that's a possibility unless you were to remove those extra retained areas that sit inside of your main retaining wall. You must have earth that connects the upper level to the lower level. There doesn't seem to be any surplus beyond what you need to accomplish that (except those retained areas mentioned.)
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Wow - thank you for going to so much trouble, Yardvaark!!! That makes a HUGE improvement. I think the retaining wall is in fairly good condition, unfortunately. The white paint is awful - it's chipping away in many places showing what must be dark stone underneath. I wish they just had left it dark!
Interesting that you think there isn't a surplus. I agree, that it's those little turret retaining wall things that probably make it feel that way.
What types of plants did you paste in there? Those green drapey looking ones seem quite perfect there.
On a hill like that, you NEED retaining walls. I think you can easily paint them to blend in more with the color of dirt if that's your goal.
I'd take your retaining walls in a nano!! We live on 1.4 acres, and the house is at the highest point. Front yard is level then slopes down to the street. Only one retaining wall, and dirt slides into that street constantly where none exists! Back yard slopes down, and I purchased a hiking staff to keep from sliding down. Every tree has a semi retaining wall to keep the dirt around it, and there are some major walls, but not nearly enough.
You've gotten some very good ideas here, and I wish you luck!
I have no clue how to ask advice here. One camera can't handle all the areas we need to address. It will take a lifetime...one day at a time! I wish the Hillside forum was active, but it's been dead a long time, so I lurk here trying to adapt ideas for us.
Good luck to you!
"What types of plants did you paste in there? Those green drapey looking ones seem quite perfect there." I was inspired by whatever you have growing in the lower right of the picture. The plants are not pasted, they're drawn, so they're just paint marks, not any specific plant. I'm sure there are real plants that could do what those in my drawing do.
To Suzi/aka desertdance, if you want help here, you just need to start a thread asking for it. If you don't ask for it well enough, you'll get suggestions on how to improve your request (which will more than likely be provide better pictures, not too close-up.)


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Kim Kardashian Is Worried About Racism Against North West
Some may think that Kim is just a pretty face, but her recent blog post about raising a mixed-race child proves that she is far more than that.
The new mom has opened up about racism, and her concerns about raising North, a mixed-race child, in a world where racism is very much still alive.
"I feel a responsibility as a mother, a public figure, a human being, to do what I can to make sure that not only my child, but all children, don't have to grow up in a world where they are judged by the color of their skin, or their gender, or their sexual orientation," Kim wrote in a blog on May 7.
Now, Kim is speaking out against racism, and hopes to help change the world for the better. Kim desperately wants to make sure that the world is a safe and happy place for North to grow up in.
"I want my daughter growing up in a world where love for one another is the most important thing."
Kim Did Not Give Racism Much Thought Before North
In the same blog, Kim is brutally honest about how she had never given too much thought to racism before having North. Not even her future husband Kanye West, a public figure who has made their stance on racism very clear in the past, could get her involved.
"To be honest, before I had North, I never really gave racism or discrimination a lot of thought. It is obviously a topic that Kanye is passionate about, but I guess it was easier for me to believe that it was someone else's battle," Kim confessed.
Her eyes were opened just recently after personally experiencing the effects of hate and racism for the first time, although she would not elaborate on what those awful experiences were.
"I've read and personally experienced some incidents that have sickened me and made me take notice. I realize that racism and discrimination are still alive, and just as hateful and deadly as they ever have been."
Being a mother has changed Kim's perspective on things for good, and now she is making it her prerogative to act against racism and hopefully help change the world.
"So the first step I'm taking is to stop pretending like this isn't my issue or my problem, because it is, it's everyone's… because the California teenager who was harassed and killed by his classmates for being gay, the teenage blogger in Pakistan who was shot on her school bus for speaking out in favor of women's rights, the boy in Florida who was wrongly accused of committing a crime and ultimately killed because of the color of his skin, they are all someone's son and someone's daughter and it is our responsibility to give them a voice and speak out for those who can't and hopefully in the process, ensure that hate is something our children never have to see."
Tell us, HollywoodLifers — What do you think about Kim's blog post about raising a mixed-race child in a racist world? Let us know your thoughts below!
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Yvonne Jenious
Posted at 2:38 PM on July 2, 2014
I don't know Kim K. West personally and even if I did I am in no position to judge her lifestyle or her preferences. But I DO KNOW that every mom wants the best for her child. Rather she is sincere or not is really not the point. The fact that her words are TRUE is what is important. The fact that she has and will continue to experience some degree of prejudice as will her child is true. The impact that someone in the limelight has on helping to make change is true. Rather sincere or not she could have kept this matter to herself. Rather sincere or not she could have chosen to NOT write the blog. The truth is I applaud her for writing it and acknowledging the prejudices that many of us experience daily both directly and indirectly. Can she change the world? But she can, as we all can, make a difference.
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Posted at 4:14 AM on May 9, 2014
ones bitten, twice shy, we deal with racism all our life.but that does not make us wish we were different …
am glad th stars' th ppl wth influence are getting th plight n hence will join th rest of us in promoting justice to all human kind, to being our generation's martin luther!!
kardashian , this a plus!!God guide you..
Your big fun!!
Posted at 12:40 AM on May 9, 2014
Posted at 7:24 PM on May 8, 2014
She does not care about racism before she had a mixed race child EVERYTHING KIM KARDASHIAN DOES IS FOR KIM KARDASHIAN AND THIS LETTER "SHE" WROTE I AM BETTING MY HEMORROIDS THAT SHE DID NOT PEN IT. KIM KARDASHIAN DID NOT GO TO COLLEGE SHE HIRED SOMEONE TO WRITE IT FOR HER. SHE IS ONLY BRILLIANT IN TWO WORDS AND THAT IS ANYTHING THAT INVOLVES : KIM KARDASHIAN.
Posted at 5:06 PM on May 9, 2014
How is it that you only date one race of men. Married 2 black men and engaged to one, and now your worried about racism. Ol ratchet wanted a mixed baby remember coffee and cream picture she posted lol. but now your worried lol. You have black friends and even your family members date black people. now racism is new to you wow. Pray for North
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Posted at 5:37 PM on May 8, 2014
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Lorraine, god bless you as well sweetheart. In true reality I know that I am not mentally ill, I do not need a psychiatrist,nor delusional in any way. Remember one must know that people are truly open with their Own opinions of the topic printed ok. Jezebel kankimye-Botox, is who she is a very absorbed individual only using her innocent African American/Armenian bronz baby girl, who will on a real NOTE will be considered BLACK/African American. I stand by my comment and it not an attack on jezebel kankimye-Botox, ok. Jezebel kankimye-Botox, if she was so for RACISM she would have made a statement long before now. I am quite sure she had experienced enough of racism in her life but on a real note jezebel kankimye-Botox, does not know how to deal with RACISM at all. I pray for NWTTHP/Nori-seaweed/Ignori, because jezebel kankimye-Botox, has no clue what racism is like because she is to busy telling the camera's LOOK AT ME I AM FAMOUS. Now she uses poor little afrian American/Armenia bronze NWTTHP, to voice her opinion. I can only say on a real note she always make herself look very ignorant to the Universe when she speaks trying to voice her opinion on anything just to staying to be revelent when actually no one really cares about what she thinks,say,do on a given day. In my opinion jezebel kankimye-Botox, is now using her innocent African American Armenian bronze baby for her absorbed self just to stay to be revelent. Jezebel kankimye-Botox, is so Fake, but now is using an innocent baby for her own gain. Remember it is only an opinion, oh by the way I am a professional psychiatrist and I study people. God bless and much love. Ones will never know who is a true professional commenting on a real note of REALITY.Prayers.
Posted at 6:16 PM on June 3, 2014
HAHAHAHAHHAHA!!! You are not a "professional" psychiatrist. First off, a psychiatrist IS a professional by nature, so they wouldn't have to put "professional psychiatrist" in their title. Second, I don't know any sane person who refers to people consistently as "Jezebel KanKimye-Botox" or "NWTTHP". You do realize that her name is Kim Kardashian, right? You can't just make up names for people. You sound like a someone with bipolar disorder who is going through a manic episode.
Jezebel Kankimye-Botox, is using NWTTHP/Noriseaweed/Ignori, once again it is not about NWTTHP, it is all about the dada/mama (kankimye's, and where they are at this moment mentally) to stay to be revelent. The two will use this innocent baby to become the POSTED Child advocate for Mixed Children racial factor let's keep it real. Racism is everywhere.and will be continue be around for many more years. One thing for sure it depends on how a child is raised to deal with all race factor. Jezebel kankimyeBotox, will use poor NWTTHP,to the max. In my opinion, NWTTHP might turn out to be a better young woman as long as her African American Nanny along with her other nannies from other cultures give their input can help guide her. I must say jezebel kankimye-Botox, is from an Armenian decendent and really has no idea of what comes with raising an half African American child,and doesn't know what is like to be poor. Jezebel kankimye-Botox, is a very self absorbed rich person by expressing what she loves the most herself. The world already knows this for a fact ok. It is alright to express ones self opinions, but it must be understood from the start. NWTTHP, did not ask to be born she was planned to be born into this world in riches by two absorbed parents who does loves her but they love themselves more. The best thing that I can say racism, was around before NWTTHP birth, and will always be around the sad thing is that jezebel kankimye-Botox, herself does not know how to deal with RACISM, her own self. I say this because what did jezebel kankimye-Botox, do when that young 18yr old kid called her out, she calls kankimye little boy-man, and what does he do BEAT the kid with 30 girly slashes,with a 2500,000 cash pay out for the 30 girly slashes. Jezebel kankimye-Botox, is open to her own opinion but people will look at her and say to themselves REALLY. Not judging I do wish all well, remember it is only an opinion, nothing more.Prayers.
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I am really proud of Kim for speaking so openly about these matters. I really do love her and think she is one of the most beautiful woman in the world. She has made a big difference in the world of "skinny is better" for curvier women and has always braced the fact that she is not skinny. She needs to workout and does not hide it like some celebrities that quote that they are naturally thin, and never feel hungry, have fast metabolism and what not. Sometimes I think that maybe it is something in the water over there, because elsewhere in the world we actually need to watch what we eat and exercise.
North West is a beautiful baby and I can not believe the ugly people writing or saying otherwise. Perhaps it is my upbringing and the society where I stay that makes me see that we are all the same. I never think about people´s skin color as something to define anyone. Everywhere in the world we have both good and bad people, that are just that. "Good" or "Bad". But keep in mind that positive people tend to be happy people. The haters are usually miserable. (Karma, and all :))
I think Kim is brave to talk honestly about the fact that she was not involved before and now that she has North she sees and hears the ugly and is scared for her little girl.
Keep the awareness going Kim!
Sadly there will always be haters, not matter what.
Enough said, think the family is gorgeous
Change your thoughts and you will change the world.
justsaying so chillout
Posted at 10:24 AM on May 8, 2014
LOL OMG I'm speechless! How some people drool over empty headed beings LOL. What did she think her baby would be, white? And the fact that she is just starting to think about it shows there's not much between the ears, And now she scared! These would have been issues to deal with before and during pregnancy not 10 months after the fact. They don't come any dumber than Kim!
Posted at 11:18 AM on May 8, 2014
You realize that Kim is what she is and wants to be. Famous.
Reading you comment one might think she was known for her Nobel prize.
She is a glamour model and that is what she wants to be and has made her a very wealthy woman.
She has a great deal of power because of this with the publicity she gets and now when with Kanye she will have more power with publicity.
Why not use her voice for good with awareness?
Some go to university and empower themselves with knowledge while others get empowerment from owning themselves and making it on their own, how ever they choose.
It must be a choice for each individual, unless everybody should be fit in the same mold?
Birgitta-A Glamour model? A GLAMOUR MODEL? LMAO!!! Umm, no. She is no such thing. She is a no talent reality "actress" who is only famous for being a friend of Paris Hilton's and making a sex tape. Rich? You bet. Yipee for her. Glamour model, lol.
Oh, and NO WAY did she write that.
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justsaying so chillout
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"... She has done it again - Dargaville swimmer Deborah Hambly, 38, has swum herself into another record by butterflying the Russell to Paihia ocean race - the first swimmer to do so.
Last month Ms Hambly was the first swimmer to complete Auckland's 2.8km Harbour Crossing Race using the butterfly stroke.
It is not favoured by distance or ocean swimmers because it is an intense and energy-burning stroke. Last Saturday's 3.3km swim, in what Ms Hambly describes as very choppy conditions, took her one hour 21 minutes. ..."
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Deborah Hambly can swim butterfly farther and longer than you can - She "beasted" 3.3-kilometers worth in an open water race!
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- danthefiddleman said...
On Saturday, a SCAQ pal of mine and I swam the annual 100 100's at UCI. After we finished, I noticed a woman in the far lane -- I wish I could tell you her name -- swimming butterfly. Turns out that she swam the whole thing 'fly.
So 3.3 km? Impressive, but she's got a ways to go to catch with that young woman at UCI. - 5:14 PM
- Tony Austin said...
Dan, I think your Catalina Channel where you swam it, spent 5-minutes on show ans swam back is one of the most sublimest swim moments ever.
- Mike Edey said...
Not bad, not bad. Still has a ways to catch Vickie but not bad: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicki_Keith
- Tony Austin said...
Ye godz! My drive to work and back; (22-miles) is shorter than her butterfly record. 80-kilometers. I will post something about her today. WOW! Thanks for the link!!!
I watched Mike Bruner, the '76 200-Fly Gold Medalist, do a set of 100 x 100, with the last 10 on 1:15. Dude held 1:05's. One the most impressive athletic feats I've ever seen. (First 90 x 100 were all freestyle.)
- Tony Austin said...
100x100's is a punishment set.
100x100s fly is a punishment set out of Coach Satan's coaching manual!
wow! - 10:34 AM
re: Bruner's 100 x 100: I should clarify. The first 90 were freestyle, the last 10 were 'fly. On 1:15. And he held 1:05's. For 10 of 'em.
- Tony Austin said...
A "purgatory" set...
- Bill Ireland said...
The Chicago Big Shoulders swim has a swimmer who always does the full 5k swim butterfly. He's done it several times and apparently does so because he is trying to prove a point. I've never been sure of the point he is trying to prove.
That is less impressive than 100 100's fly but a little more than Ms. Hambly's 3.3 k swim--which is only about 3.15 k longer than I can do..... - 7:53 AM
- Tony Austin said...
Bill, in my world a 200 fly LCM is harder than the Ironman. (I have done the Ironman.)
To all of you,I wish I was 1/10 as capable as yourselves when it comes to butterfly or long distance swims. - 8:47 AM
- simsington said...
Thought this deserved a mention too...
Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE World Record Butterfly Solo Swim of The English Channel (Posted 7.10.08)
On 5th August, 2002, Julie Bradshaw became the first British and only the second person ever to swim across the English Channel using the hardest stroke, the Butterfly. Her swim of 14hrs 18mins smashed the previous record by over 9hrs and raised thousands in the process. As well as Secretary of the CSA Ltd, Julie works part-time as a Lecturer/Swim Teacher at Loughborough University. She also runs her own successful Sports Performance, Education, Therapy and Motivational Speaking Business, where she coaches aspiring Channel swimmers.
For more details and a video of her swim visit her website at www.getset4success.co.uk or watch it on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/getset4success - 3:37 PM


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to the Executive Committee of the Eastern Pa Antislavery Society to be held at Norristown 8 mo. 4--1842. Beloved Friends much [deserving] your encouragement in the great and good work before you. believing the Lord is with you and will be with you while you are faithful in the cause, as slavery of Millions in our Land I expect all must acknowledge no greater wickedness ever existed upon earth, so I believe the valiant friends for liberty that are striving to do all their power to have slavery done away that all our fellow creatures may enjoy freedom is acting in a Righteous Cause and the Lord upholdeth them that are striving to do good to defend the poor and fatherless do justice to the afflicted and needy and deliver them out of the hand of the oppressor what greater cause of humanity could we be engaged in, I lament the backwardness of many of the Society that I am a member of that I should expect might have been foremost in the Cause remember my friends there is no [sectarianism?] in abolition and that we are to be weighed in the ballance, and if all our high profession and show of godliness was put on one end of the scale and justice mercy and truth [put] on the other end of the ballance the former would be no more then smoke it is good works that must prove our Religion for what is religion but good works the tree is to be known by its fruit it is the doers that are Justified. I would be glad to be with you beloved friends but I am far advanced in years and it cannot be expected buy my earnest cravings are for you and the Righteous [I trust] Cause we are engaged in let us take Courage tho we have many enemys to encounter but the Lord is our strength and Shield and if we are faithfull we have nothing to feare Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all to stand having your loines girt about with truth


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Commissioner's Statement: Marvin Miller's Death
Posted By Sports Talk Florida On November 27, 2012 @ 11:59 AM In MLB | No Comments
[1]Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig issued the following statement this morning regarding the passing of Marvin Miller, the former Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, at the age of 95:
"Marvin Miller was a highly accomplished executive and a very influential figure in baseball history. He made a distinct impact on this sport, which is reflected in the state of the game today, and surely the Major League players of the last half-century have greatly benefited from his contributions. On behalf of Major League Baseball and the 30 Clubs, I extend my deepest condolences to Marvin's family, friends and colleagues."
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I have recently bought a 55 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI. The car seems to run fine, my only issue is that when you turn the key before starting, and the electrics come on, all the main dash lights go out except for the glow plug and engine management indicators which stay on for about 15 seconds before going off.
In fact some of the electrics (such as electric windows, radio) don't work until they go off.
I have a mate who has a diesel Mondeo and his indicators go off in a couple of seconds.
I've been told mine shouldn't stay on for that long, especially if the weather is hot and the glow plugs should be pretty warm already.
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A Guide to South Florida Food Trucks (Part 6)
Categories: Food on Wheels
Yo Manna Pella |
The Little Mermaid's got nothing on Yo Mama! |
We feel a little like an episode of Sesame Street as we bring you food trucks sponsored by the letters A-C, D-G, H-L, M-O, and P-R.
We end our list with T-Z. As new trucks are added to the scene, we'll update our info so Clean Plate Charlie readers are informed of all their mobile food options in South Florida.
Shao Roma Romanian Food
Romanian cuisine
Twitter - @shaoroma
Sir Pizza Mobile
Twitter - @SirPizza
Slow Food Truck
Slow-cooked foods using local and seasonal ingredients
Twitter - @SlowFoodTruck
Snow Caps
Shaved ice and ice cream
Twitter - @snowcapstruck
Subbusters Yum
Sugar Rush
Cupcakes, ice cream shakes, cake & shake
Twitter - @SugarRushMIAMI
Sugar Yummy Mama
Cupcakes and cake pops
Twitter - @SugarYummyMama
Tango Grill
Argentine, Venezuelan, and Colombian cuisine
Twitter - @TangoGrillTruck
Truckin' Good Pizza
Wood-fired pizza
Twitter - @TruckinGudPizza
Yellow Submarine
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Paella and seafood with Caribbean influences
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As the four-star general in charge of U.S. digital defenses, Keith Alexander warned repeatedly that the financial industry was among the likely targets of a major attack. Now he's selling the message directly to the banks.
The New York Times's Joe Nocera devoted his latest column to defending Ping Fu, the Chinese- American author of the factually-challenged memoir "Bend Not Break: A Life in Two Worlds." Nocera set a curious task for himself: Fu's shaky relationship with the truth is so well-known that there's an entire Amazon forum devoted to debunking the book's alleged lies, errors, contradictions and other sins.
In Tuesday's New York Times, Joe Nocera has a column on the troubled city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Nocera contends that the city of 41,000 is being forced toward bankruptcy by anti-tax lawmakers under the influence of ALEC, the controversial association of corporate donors and conservative state lawmakers.
The following list comprises the most-read Bloomberg News reports during April.
The following list comprises the most- read Bloomberg News reports from the past week.
The grown-ups (i.e., voters) will tell you, of course, that they don't care who started it: They want it to stop. But there can be no truce in the nastiness of recent years between Democrats and Republicans until Joe Nocera apologizes for his New York Times column last week blaming it all on the Democrats.
"Forgive me," began Charles Ferguson , the director of "Inside Job," while accepting his 2011 Oscar for best documentary. "I must start by pointing out that three years after a horrific financial crisis caused by massive fraud, not a single financial executive has gone to jail, and that's wrong."
There has been a fair amount written recently about various institutional cartels that are thriving in the U.S. despite antitrust laws designed to prevent their existence.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's courtroom victory over ex-Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employee Fabrice Tourre is helping the agency turn the page on years of criticism that it isn't holding Wall Street to account.
"I need to eat some crow."
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What do metamaterials and photonic crystal fibers have in common with printed electronics and organic solar cells? How can chemical reactions be more efficiently accelerated? How can the weight of a structure be reduced without impacting its strength? The Cluster of Excellence Engineering of Advanced Materials lays the foundation to address these and other questions, all with great relevance to markets of the future. Researchers in Erlangen are investigating the synthesis and characterization of new molecules and nanoparticles. The goal is to use these as building blocks in the formation novel functional devices and structures. By establishingvalue chains which extends from atoms and molecules to macroscopic structures, innovative and application-tailored demonstrators in the areas of optics, nanoelectronics, catalysis and lightweight construction will be realised. Significant contributions to science and industry are anticipated, especially in information and communication technology, chemical industries, automotive and power engineering. All in all, the work of this North Bavarian interdisciplinary research initiative promises breakthroughs in materials innovations with the potential to ensure a better quality of life for everyone.
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Estee Lauder • Perfectionist Correcting Serum • Treatments (Face)
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Average Rating. | 3.1 |
Would buy this product again. | 44% |
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chochonui on 9/21/2012 10:00:00 AM more reviews by chochonui
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
It helps minimize my pores. They are less visible around my nose and cheeks. Absolute love this product.
Will buy it again when i run out.
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windkey on 8/13/2012 2:46:00 PM more reviews by windkey
Age: 36-43 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Blue
I got this as a sample size, and I think it's a great... primer. Lots of silicone, silky smooth finish, and it certainly did make my face look very good in the moment.
I didn't notice any lasting effects though, and the >$100 price tag is far, far more than I'm willing to pay for even the nicest primer. It also has a slightly annoying flowery scent (to which, however, I was fortunately not allergic).
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kavita00000 on 7/15/2012 6:27:00 AM more reviews by kavita00000
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Black
This is wonderful product ...but u have to actually wait for it to work..
like a weeks time and u will know.. i have very troubled skin but it makes my skin so healthy and young and fair... i am afraid is it too early to use it, like is it only for women after 40 ?...
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Brielle777 on 4/13/2012 4:02:00 AM more reviews by Brielle777
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Oily, Olive Hair: Brunette, Medium Eyes: Brown
A+++ Only skincare product I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT!!
It is a miracle for
1. fine lines
2. ACNE MARKS (not scars)
I'm 26, French/Native American, and have really OILY SKIN in my T zone. And since stopping birth control have started breaking out pretty bad : ( ...and because of oil and acne prone skin I refused to wear this during the day as suggested. I used to pile this onto my face at night thinking 5 pumps would be more effective but i was wrong...2 pumps is all you need depending on how many wrinkles you have. My concern was smile lines, under eye fine lines, and the few wrinkles on my forehead. Within 2 weeks I noticed a H-U-G-E difference. I can definitely say that the claim from EL that a 61% reduction in lines was dead on! And I noticed that the recent blemish marks I had were healing as if I had put Vitamin E on them for a week...no exaggeration! Due to the results I now use this day & night but try to use much less during the day because of my uber oily skin.
I'm sad to read the bad comments about this because I have never in my life seen results from products and I've tried everything from Chanel to Lancôme to Laura Mercier! A 1.7oz bottle lasts me 6 months. Break it down that's under $15 a month. =)
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sexylovie84 on 3/23/2012 12:03:00 AM more reviews by sexylovie84
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
this is one of the worst products I've ever tried. I was expecting magic because it's higher-end but no. It makes your skin feel like silk but that's just the dimethicone! it never fully soaks in either. I have pretty resilient skin but this stuff actually made my skin worse. I think Estee Lauder skin creams are designed to make your skin worse so you need more products. No more of them for me
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alka13 on 2/22/2012 5:21:00 PM more reviews by alka13
Age: 44-55 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown, Fine Eyes: Green
Lots of silicone makes my face feel covered in filmy layer. I do not see any improvement in texture or pores of my skin. Will definitively NOT buy again. I used lots of Lauder products over the years, but lately I feel the quality is not there anymore.
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crazycatwoman on 10/27/2011 7:10:00 PM more reviews by crazycatwoman
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I love this product but would NOT buy it again, as it's mainly silicone based and that is what makes your skin feel so smooth!
BUT - this serum in particular seems to even out my skin tone when used in combination with the Time Zone moisturizer. I'm using the sample size - wouldn't purchase this as it's way too expensive for what it is.
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GirlFromB on 6/26/2011 12:07:00 PM more reviews by GirlFromB
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
Luckily this came as a gwp because it really isn't worth the bucks. Too much EL treatments and creams are packed with silicones (dimethicone) which is just a cheap, useless and pore-clogging ingredient to make a big volume and a large profit on unassuming customers. Sad!
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marchflower34 on 4/15/2011 12:59:00 AM more reviews by marchflower34
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I'm actually shocked at the ratings on this product. I really love it! However, I find that if I apply this product on wet skin I use less product and it sinks into the skin better. I didn't like the product until I tried this method. Now I love it! Really fades sun spots and smooths out my smile/laugh lines.
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berna on 1/6/2011 9:12:00 AM more reviews by berna
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What a crap!I had high hopes before using this product, but alas... I have fine expression lines on my forehead and this product was useless... And at this price tag, totally useless...
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James, Sadler among candidates to file on final day
With the clock counting down on the extended filing period for candidates Monday, more than 40 applicants, mostly Republicans, headed to their party's headquarters in Austin to throw their names in the hat. The U.S. Senate race grew by two candidates, including former SMU football star and ESPN analyst, Republican Craig James. Former state Rep. […]
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Tax reform will likely be a big issue during the 2013 legislative session with Texas lawmakers trying to make the state's tax policy fairer and also to determine the actual size of the structural revenue deficit. "I believe that next session there will be substantial tax reform and a broad review of tax policy," House […]
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[Windows] Speed up your downloads with Download Accelerator Plus
Posted By Justin On December 6, 2012 @ 12:00 AM In Windows | 3 Comments
[1]At first look, Download Accelerator Plus seems like your everyday, run-of-the-mill download accelerator. However, after using it for a while, I can say that it does go above and beyond many of the other accelerators I have used in the past. Not only because it works, but because some of the add-ons you can download for the program are extremely helpful.
Main Functionality
Download Accelerator Plus is a free program that claims to boost your download speed. It does this in a number of ways, but mostly it achieves this by breaking your download into smaller pieces and downloading them from multiple sites at once. Another method it uses is searching for faster mirrors that you can use.
[2]For some, Download Accelerator Plus is going to be a waste of time. If you do not download from file sharing sites (not torrent websites, per se), I don't see this program being of any use to you. However, there are a number of things to like about this program for people who do use these kinds of sites.
The best feature about Download Accelerator Plus is the add-ons. Now, typically, I hate add-ons. However, here they are done tastefully and for the right reason. When you download the program, all you get is the ability to "accelerate" your downloads (more on that in a minute). However, if you want the program to do more than this, you can download add-ons. What I like about this is the fact that they do not force all of these add-ons onto you. So, if there is a feature you're simply never going to use, don't download it.
The extras you can get for this program include: Video to MP3, Download History, Beta Link Checker, Beta DAPster Manager, Beta Video Preview, and Download Security. Some of these add-ons seem better to me than others. For example, the Video to MP3 is nice, but I already have programs that can do that, so I wouldn't download that. However, the Video Preview was very helpful. This allows you to see a short preview of the video you are about to download. This way, you can make sure that it is the video you want without having to waste your time downloading a large file.
Another add-on that I liked was the Link Checker. This is a feature that actually checks to make sure that all of the links you are about to download from are active before you start. There is nothing worse than downloading something from a ton of links to find out that the 14th one doesn't work! Instead of having to check them all yourself, this program does it for you.
That said, enough about the add-ons. How exactly does Download Accelerator Plus work — does it really speed up downloads? The answer to that question, my friends, is a qualified yes. You see, as I mentioned in the 'Main Functionality' section, Download Accelerator Plus speeds up downloads in two ways.
The first way is it mimics peer-to-peer technology and downloads your file in small pieces from multiple sources. If the file you are downloading has many sources available, the download will be faster with Download Accelerator Plus than if you downloaded it normally. If the file you are downloading doesn't have many sources, then Download Accelerator Plus won't download it any faster than a normal download.
The second way is it searches for faster mirror sites. Often the same file can be had from different download sources, and Download Accelerator Plus looks for the fastest source for you to download from. Again, if a file only one one source then Download Accelerator Plus won't be able to do anything.
Overall, Download Accelerator Plusdoes its main job of "accelerating downloads" very well. However, the thing I liked about the program the most was being able to customize my experience by only downloading the things I wanted. The program is not perfect, and I am sure that are other ones out there. However, for those of you who are looking for a new program to hasten your downloads, Download Accelerator Plus may be worth a look.
Price: Free
Version reviewed: 10.0.4.9
Supported OS: Windows NT / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista / 2008 / 7 / 8
Download size: 10.7MB
VirusTotal malware scan results: 1/46 [3]
Is it portable? No
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The bling ring: Cy Fredrics Jewelers
BY CHARLIE HARRINGTON For Sun-Times Media
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Cy Fredrics Jewelers of Glenview has been captivating the North Shore with outstanding customer service for 55 years. Owner Michael Lemick worked under his father, Cy, who founded the company in 1958 at its original location in downtown Skokie. Lemick honors the traditions of his father's passion for excellence. He brought together a staff that proudly represents Cy's loyal, inherited customer base that has been maintained for three generations.
Lemick's son Dustin, a member of the Cy Fredrics design team, brings true couture jewelry to life from scratch or with custom design in vintage gold, diamonds and precious stones. He earned his graduate gemologist degree, with certificates in diamonds and colored stones, from the Gemological Institute of America, and he is thrilled to bring Cy Fredrics into its third generation. Lemick's other son, Jordan, has worked in marketing and press releases, as well as assisting in the sales and design, for the last five years. He is passionate about the company.
When considering engagement, gifts, repair, restoration or custom design, opt for the loyalty, quality and innovation of Cy Fredrics's jewelry. With an in-house team of gemologists, designers and expert jewelers, the professionals at Cy Fredrics are the masters in fine quality and sophistication. They are widely known not only as a company that sells fine pieces but also as having the exceptional ability to repair many types of jewelry.
Kendall Nicole, an exclusive line to Cy Fredrics, is designed by Lemick's niece who is also a certified gemologist. The Kendall Nicole line is one-of-a-kind fine jewelry.
"She has a real passion for designing and has been a natural designer since birth," Lemick said.
With her appreciation for detail and forward design sense, Kendall Nicole leaves literally no stone unturned. You will be easily impressed by the added sparkle and mystique of hidden pave diamonds underneath some of the main stones.
Lemick and his team enjoy staying current with their loyal customer base by participating as a sponsor of the annual Fall Trend Fashion Event - to be held on Thursday, Oct. 10 - that highlights the most reputable designers and shops in the North Shore for the benefit of designated charities.
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Seriously, being forced to use an O.S. i hate to ply a game I love makes me feel like I'm wasting HDD space in partitions, give us Linux(and why not Mac too) users some love already!
+1 - it may possible to play LoL with Wine or whatever, but the unpredictable crashes are a pain in the ass.
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You can run lol under Linux. It can't be that difficult either, because I can do it and it took me a good 5 hours to install java the other day.
I've never had any crashes with it, but I've only played like...3 hours worth total of lol on linux. ..Mainly because I only have a linux distro for debugging
Senior Wrenchman
Well, the Mac client even isn't native.. I hope Riot will decide to write it native for both Mac and Linux, but i'm afraid they won't do that Soon™
Things is, and I'm not saying some teams are priorized for others, but we've been getting champions twice a month and we can't even have 100% or 90% stability on our servers, almost 2 years since the first person complained about not being able to play in linux and we still acn't have that, but we have nocturne and lee sin to go for it . :s
Evoke War Vomit
It's amazing they've managed to compile this pile of poo even under Winblows.


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Younger Brothers
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- Younger brothers - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
Although not as well known as Jesse James, the Younger brothers were Midwestern outlaws of the post-American Civil War era who often worked with the James brothers. There were four Youngers: Thomas Coleman ("Cole," 1844-1916); John (1846-74); James (1850-1902); and Robert (1853-89).


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Smooth track off "Stoner's EP" which is available on Itunes now
Listen to 1st We Blaze It Up, the latest track from Snoop Dogg. The cut dropped on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012. Snoop Dogg's future brightens with every new release, and 1st We Blaze It Up certainly isn't an exception. It's a fitting addition to a solid catalogue that Snoop Dogg has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're excited to hear more.
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Political correctness is about to hit the nursery. The Colorado Department of Human Services has proposed that all day care centers in the state make dolls available of three different races. It shouldn't have to be 'forced', or take a law for this to happen, but it is. Click below for the shocking video that […]


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Registration is $70.00 per team for early registration by July 14, 2014 and $85.00 after the 15th, with registration closed July 16, 2014. The tournament is open to Adults, High School (grades 9-12) and Youth (grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8) - all based on 2013-2014 school year.
3 on 3 BasketballTournamentSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 8:00 am
The tournament begins on July 19, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. in the Pateros Mall parking lot on Lakeshore Drive. There will be 3 point and free throw shooting contests, beginning at 11:00a.m, running through tournament play. Registration is $70.00 per team for early registration by July 14, 2014 and $85.00 after the 15th, with registration closed July 16, 2014. The tournament is open to Adults, High School (grades 9-12) and Youth (grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8) - all based on 2013-2014 school year. Alta Lake Golf TournamentFriday July 18th, 2014 - 6:00 pm
The tournament begins on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Entry fee is $200 per team. Format is 4-Man Scramble. This 18 hole event is 9 in the sun and 9 in the dark. Registration information available at Alta Lake Golf Resort.
Downtown ParadeSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 10:30 am
Our parade is always memorable! Horses, collector cars, carriages and more. Registration is required. Line up begins at 9:00 am Saturday morning. The parade begins at 10:30 am. Come have some fun!
Great Kids GamesSaturday July 19th, 2014 -afternoon
Kids games, coin scramble, horse rides, water balloons and more! Enjoy the fun carnival atmosphere all day Saturday in the park!
Interesting & UniqueVendorsFriday, Saturday, and Sunday
Fun food vendors and merchants set up shop along our beautiful shore. Browse their wares or sell your own by signing up as a vendor.
Pateros H.S. SeniorsKFC DinnerSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 5:00 pm
The Pateros High School seniors host this annual community dinner. A full meal with chicken, potatoes and more.
Jamboree JogSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 6:30 am
A beautiful 1 mile or 5k race around scenic Pateros. Start the day off right with some competition and exercise. Signup online or prior to event, 6:30 a.m., July 19th.
Medals will be awarded in all divisions.
JetSki RacesSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 12:00 pm
On both Saturday and Sunday The Apple Pie Jamboree features some of the world's best Jet Ski racers and freestylers.Sunday July 20th, 2014 - 11:00 am Watercross racers will take to the Columbia River on a closed, near-shore buoy course that features sharp turns and high-speed stretches. Watch as racers make exciting passes and dramatic finishes just yards away. World Finals' racers Tim Carlson, Annie Bailey, Derrick Helm and others are expected to be on the water. If you're not into racing, several of the region's top freestylers will be on hand to demonstrate barrel rolls, the cowboy, flips and more. Freestylers will also be participating in a Big Air contest, launching skis high into the air for backflips and other stunts. You won't want to miss them. Racing and freestyle events will take place Saturday and Sunday. Riders will be competing for national points and a chance to earn a berth to the World Finals. Come meet the competitors during the Jet Ski Racer Party, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, at SweetRiver Bakery. Quilt ShowSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 9:00 am
The quilt show is sponsored by the Columbia River Quilt Guild with members from Brewster, Bridgeport and Pateros. We meet the first Wednesday of every month. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome. For more information contact Lisa Schluneger at 509-733-1214.The show will be in the Pateros Community Church. This year, a shuttle will provide a link from downtown activities to the Quilt Show. Pie Baking ContestSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 2:00 pm
Bake your best apple pie and bring to the competition! Adult (18+) divisions $100 first place, youth division $20 first place. Pie must be entered in the name of the person who made it. Bring pies to contest booth by 1:30 pm and the judging will start at 2:00.
Ray Stanley MemorialBass TournamentSaturday July 19th, 2014 - 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Entry fee is $100 per team plus $20.00 entry per team for the big fish pots. Registration is from 4:00-4:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament. Pay-out is 75% of entry fee. There will be a Drivers Meeting at 4:30 am. Awards are made for 1st place per 5 boats, and there are 2 Big Fish Pots with 100% pay-out. Local merchants have donated participation gifts for every boat entered.