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I was fired after 25 years of employment with the state of Texas. The reason given was misuse of email and using a flash drive. I did file a grievance and during the hearing I found out that my co-worker was the one that set me up. Basically she got into my work email, printed the questionable email and my boss "happened" to find it on the floor of his office. The email involved me discussing my pain meds with a friend that had borrowed some and needed to repay them. We both had valid prescriptions. For this I got a 3rd level which is given before termination. I used a flash drive to print some documents and apparently that was against policy. This to was told to my boss by the same girl and I was terminated.
I had 25 years of excellent evaluations and have never had much trouble before this girl started 3 years ago. I used my good work record and also that this employee had done many of the same things I was fired for, and more, without any repercussions from the boss even when brought to his attention. I guess I just am looking for some reassurance that I might get my job back. With that many years it looks clear cut to me but I don't know how the law judge viewed it. My boss also stated that no one could do a better job than I have always done.
Is there anything else I can do if I don't get my job back? I feel I have been totally discriminated against. The boss and I have clashed some because of our different personalities-he's negative and moody and I'm disgustingly positive and even tempered. I knew this girl was trouble but not totally evil.
And hopefully, if I do get my job back, I am going to have to continue to work with her knowing what I know.
Any advice or input would help. Thanks
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Severe asthma is often difficult to manage and many patients are unresponsive to treatment. IMI's U-BIOPRED project aims to make severe asthma diagnosis and treatment more personalised by creating 'handprints' that identify sub-phenotypes of asthma. The eTRIKS project has been working with U-BIOPRED by deploying analytical techniques ###to help them in their research, in order to create an environment where the diverse 'big data' sets can be compared and analysed. "eTRIKS provides gel without which we could be floating in pools of excess data with no direction," said Professor Ian Adcock at Imperial College. "U-BIOPRED is using these data to produce at least 60 publications to advance the understanding of the complex causes and subtypes of severe asthma. The eTRIKS/tranSMART platform is a key ingredient to making this happen." Read the press release . (June 2015)
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- Watch a video of U-BIOPRED scientist Yannis Pandis explaining knowledge management in the project.
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Electronic nose sniffs out differences between severe asthma patients
IMI's U-BIOPRED project has used an electronic nose platform to identify four clusters of severe asthma patients based on the pattern of molecules in their breath. The findings, presented at the European Respiratory Society's Annual Congress in Barcelona, represent ###a first step towards the project's goal of identifying distinct subtypes of severe asthma based on the extensive biological characterisation of patients. Elsewhere at the congress, the project released results demonstrating that people with severe asthma are less controlled by treatment than those with mild asthma. According to the team, 55% of adults with severe asthma regularly took corticosteroids yet showed greater airway obstruction and continued to suffer from exacerbations and other severe symptoms.
Commenting on the findings, project coordinator Peter Sterk of the University of Amsterdam said: 'The findings of both these studies take us one step closer to understanding more about severe asthma. In order for us to help improve the lives of patients, we need to make a full biological and clinical "fingerprint" of each patient, by embarking on a huge analysis of data including a wide-range of samples from CT scans, to sputum samples, analysis of a person's genetics and results from bronchoscopies. The U-BIOPRED project is doing that and we are confident that it will take us one step closer to developing personalised treatment for this condition.'
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U-BIOPRED hits patient recruitment target
IMI's U-BIOPRED project has achieved its goal of recruiting 1 025 people (including almost 300 children) into its pan-European study on severe asthma. ###Severe asthma is notoriously difficult to treat, and the aim of U-BIOPRED is to find out why. For their study, the researchers recruited different kinds of asthma patients, include non-smoking adults and children with severe and mild asthma and smokers with severe asthma, as well as small children with wheezing, and healthy adults. The study participants have provided blood and tissue samples, exhaled air samples, and reports of their symptoms. They have also undergone lung function tests and examinations of their airways. The researchers are now drawing on this data to build up a detailed picture (or 'handprint') of each individual's condition. By comparing data from so many different people, the team hopes to identify groups of patients with similar handprints. These groups will allow researchers to define different kinds of severe asthma, paving the way towards personalised treatments for patients. 'We are now starting to perform analyses on the data,' explained project coordinator Peter Sterk of the University of Amsterdam. 'This is being done by a strong, collaborative effort – the most modern analytical and statistical technology is available and is being worked with during the interim analyses of the data'. Patients are heavily involved in the project; as well as taking part in the clinical study, they have provided advice on ethical, scientific, and communication issues, giving the patient's perspective throughout.
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IMI lung disease projects to present findings to press and patients
On 28 September IMI projects U-BIOPRED and PROactive and the European Lung Foundation will hold a special event for patients and the public.###IMI Executive Director Michel Goldman will open the event with a presentation on how Europe is responding to the needs of respiratory patients. Other talks will explain how patients and scientists are working together in the U-BIOPRED and PROactive projects and Marc Decramer, President of the European Respiratory Society, will discuss the roadmap for respiratory research in the years ahead. There will also be time for attendees to ask questions of some of Europe's leading respiratory researchers. The event is part of the 2011 European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual Congress in Amsterdam.
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U-BIOPRED asthma art contest winner announced
Dutch student Marije Kootstra has been named as the winner of the U-BIOPRED asthma art contest. The winning painting can be seen on the U-BIOPRED website. ###'Asthma plays an important role in my life,' explains Marije, who is 17. In order to control her condition, she takes 10 medicines, sees a specialist regularly and has undergone a nose operation as well as other treatments. Yet despite these efforts, Marije's asthma is still not fully under control; in poor weather, she cannot cycle to school and so misses classes. She has even been hospitalised following severe asthma attacks. Nevertheless, Marije remains hopeful for the future. 'I hope that with the right medicines I can again get my asthma back under control,' she says. Marije wins a trip for two to Amsterdam, where she will pick up her prize at the opening ceremony of the European Respiratory Society meeting in September. U-BIOPRED is working to speed up the development of new, more effective treatments for severe asthma. Patients are strongly represented in the project through the participation of six patients' organisations.
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Knowledge management, the (tran)smart way
Knowledge management is key to the success of many IMI projects, and the tranSMART system is proving a popular tool for this. TranSMART is a translational medicine platform based on open source software and data that was originally developed by Johnson & Johnson for its own projects. ###However, it quickly became clear that the system could be extremely useful for other groups. Today, tranSMART is used by research consortia on both sides of the Atlantic. The first IMI project to use tranSMART was U-BIOPRED, which is using it to collate data on asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from four different companies, for example. Eventually, U-BIOPRED partners will be able to access the data and use it to test new hypotheses. Other ongoing projects that are implementing or about to implement tranSMART are OncoTrack, SAFE-T and BT Cure; some of the 3rd Call projects are also planning to use the system. Looking to the future, the 4th Call topic eTRIKS (European Translational Information & Knowledge Management Services) will support efforts to take tranSMART to the next level.
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(May 2011)
U-BIOPRED – new findings demonstrate value of data sharing
Work in the U-BIOPRED project has proven the value of data sharing by generating an important result in asthma research. Both GSK and Pfizer were working on a similar animal model of severe asthma, but when data from both companies was combined, it quickly became clear that ###the model would not be as useful as was hoped. If they had continued working on their own, it would have taken the companies months to realise this. Data sharing in U-BIOPRED has since been given a further boost by the presence in the consortium of a new partner in the form of pharmaceutical company Centocor B.V., a member of the J&J group of companies. In addition to expertise, Centocor brings to the consortium a knowledge management system called TransMART. Elsewhere, U-BIOPRED has published research in the journal Thorax that will help to clarify the diagnosis of severe asthma, something that will help doctors to manage these patients more effectively. The paper provides information on what clinicians should check for when considering classifying a patient as having severe asthma. Developing more individualised characterisations of severe asthma contributes to U-BIOPRED's goal of redefining severe asthma and lays the foundation for personalised treatments for severe asthma sufferers.
Finally, as part of its efforts to connect patients with researchers and clinicians, U-BIOPRED has launched an Asthma Art Contest. Anyone with severe asthma can enter the competition, and all art forms are welcome.
(April 2011)
- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
- Laboratorios Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain
- AstraZeneca AB, Södertälje, Sweden
- Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Ingelheim, Germany
- Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A, Parma, Italy
- GlaxoSmithKline Research and Development LTD, Brentford, UK
- F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Basel, Switzerland
- UCB Pharma SA, Brussels, Belgium
- Centocor, a J&J company
- Amgen NV, Brussels, Belgium
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, Rahway, US
Universities, Research Organisations, Public Bodies & Non-Profit
- Academisch Medisch Centrum bij de Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- The University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK
- Università degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy
- University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
- Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
- The Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
- Universität Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest, Hungary
- University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Université de la Médietrranée, Aix-Marseille II, Marseille, France
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., München, Germany
- Umeå University, Umea, Sweden
- Universiteit Gent, Gent, Belgium
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris, France
- Universita' Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen), Copenhagen, Denmark
- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Astma Fonds Longstichting, Leusden, the Netherlands
- European Lung Foundation, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Asthma UK, London, UK
- European Federation of Asthma and Allergy Associations, Brussels, Belgium
- Lega Italiana Anti Fumo – ONLUS, Catania, Italy
- International Primary Care Respiratory Group, Aberdeen, UK
- Synairgen Research Limited, Southampton, UK
- Aerocrine AB, Solna, Sweden
- BioSci Consulting, Maasmechelen, Belgium
- Philips Electronics Nederland B.V., Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Facts & Figures
|Start Date
|End Date
|IMI funding
|9 935 501
|EFPIA in-kind
|14 574 652
|2 415 549
|Total cost
|26 925 702
Links and Documents
Project website: www.ubiopred.eu
Project Coordinator and Managing entity
Peter Sterk
Dept. Respiratory Medicine, F5-259
Academic Medical Centre
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 566 43 56
Email: p.j.sterk [AT] amc.nl
Industry representative
Christopher Compton
Respiratory Franchise
Novartis Development
Novartis Pharma AG
Tel: +44 1403 324285
Email: chris.compton [AT] novartis.com


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Provence was where fisher and Child, along with their friend James Beard, began to break from French traditions of cooking.
One gets the sense that these are the words Sotomayor stifled, or perhaps drafted and circulated, in fisher.
Old English fiscere, agent noun from fish (v.). It began to be used of certain animals, hence perhaps the rise of the formation fisherman (1520s).
Besides its literal sense (Luke 5:2), this word is also applied by our Lord to his disciples in a figurative sense (Matt. 4:19; Mark 1:17).


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Civil Wars' Second Album Due August 6; Stream "The One That Got Away"/
PRESS RELEASE: The Civil Wars' highly anticipated sophomore self-titled album will be released August 6 on Sensibility Music/Columbia Records. This is the follow up to the three-time Grammy Award-winning duo's acclaimed debut, Barton Hollow, which is now certified RIAA Gold in the U.S. In advance of the release, the album's first single, "The One That Got Away," is at radio now and is also available to stream below. See the complete track listing for The Civil Wars below.
The Civil Wars was recorded in Nashville between August 2012 and January 2013. Charlie Peacock was once again at the helm as producer for the album. Additionally, Rick Rubin produced the duo's performance for the track "I Had Me a Girl" in August of 2011. Peacock later completed the track by producing the instrumentation and mix.
The album was recorded amidst a grueling touring schedule, exhausting workload and a growing disconnect from their families.
The Civil Wars Track Listing:
The Civil Wars - "The One That Got Away" (from The Civil Wars)


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Record wildfire seasons in recent years have destroyed millions of trees in forests around the country. Many areas have burned so severely that replanting is necessary.
Yet much of the U.S. Forest Service budget has been diverted to simply fighting these massive fires, with much less funding left for replanting.
The Forest Service has identified a backlog of more than one million acres* of America's national forests that need to be replanted. And each year, with every wildfire, storm, or insect epidemic, the backlog steadily increases.
*Designated National Wilderness areas and areas that may regenerate naturally are not included in this backlog.
Learn more:
- Historical data shows record wildfires
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- Unified statement from former Chiefs of the Forest Service
- USA TODAY: critical backlog
- The Sacramento Bee: replanting need
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Take to the streets and help Batman stop crime in its tracks when you don this officially licensed Batman Robin Tutu girls costume. The neighborhood will feel much safer when they see you in the character dress, complete with belt, eye mask and glovelettes.
Metallic green officially licensed Batman Robin Caped Panties include yellow lace-up printed front, signature "R" logo and small attached cape in the back. Wear it under your costume or perhaps just create a sexier version! Even the joker won't be able to resist you!
There's no need for the bat signal when you show up in this sexy and officially licensed Batman Robin Corset adult womens costume. Leave the sidekick title behind and slip on this red corset with removable garters, complete with green skirt, yellow choker cape and black eye mask.
Imagine the possibilities as Girl Wonder when you slip into this officially licensed Sexy Robin adult womens costume. Criminals will cower when they catch you in the polyester/spandex blend dress with attached cape, complete with sleevelets, belt and eye mask.
If you're not one for the spotlight and would rather play the sidekick on Halloween try this officially licensed Classic Robin 1960's TV Adult Mens Costume. Just because you're not Batman doesn't mean you won't draw some attention. A man in tights never goes unnoticed!
You're one kick butt sidekick in the Officially Licensed Robin Caped Tank Women's Costume. This cropped style, red and black tank features a yellow R and awesome yellow cape detail.
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Join forces with superheroes when you wear this officially licensed Teen Titans Robin child costume. The green, red, yellow and black jumpsuit features a muscle chest and comes complete with boot tops, a cape, a belt and a character eye mask.
Put your rebellious nature into action on Halloween wearing this Robin Hood Adult Mens Costume! With this full set of Lincoln green and brown clothing, the only thing you'll need are some Merry Men to back you up if you find yourself outnumbered at a holiday party full of aristocrats!
Start your superhero costume off right when you use this officially licensed Batman Robin Adult Corset. Sexy red, green and yellow garment features a faux lace-up front and detachable yellow cape.
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Create or complete your Batman Robin costume with this officially licensed accessory kit consisting of an eye mask and gauntlets.
Steal from the rich and give back to the poor when you decide to dress in the Robin Hood Boys Costume. This green hoodie comes complete with an attached brown vest, a belt with storage pouch, gauntlets and boot covers.
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Had care & feeding of a 77 Darmah for the last five years. Belonged to my nieghbor when I lived in Maryland. He was in his late 70s and didn't ride anymore. When I moved in, he saw my Norton and decided I was OK. His instructions were to always start the Norton pointed at his house so he could hear it
The Darmah had been sitting, and his son held no interest in it, as it wasn't the right kind of V-twin
The nieghbor had me clean the carbs and rebuild the brakes in preparation of selling it, and then decided he couldn't bear to part with it, so we made a deal whereby I could ride it and he would pay for parts, and I would provide labor, in return for making sure it would be taken care of, and he could at least hear and see it running.
I rode it a few thousand miles, enjoyed it, but when it came time to move, he thought about selling it to me, but at the last minute, his son decided he wanted it now
I suspect the son will just sell it, he thought it was a collector's item and was worth a small fortune, $10K or so. Some idiots think anything old has collectors value.
Liked the bike, but thought it was a bit heavy, and no faster than the Norton.
Got a friend with a GT750 that hasn't been run in years, trying to make a deal with him, I prefer the round case models anyway.
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Washington — U.S. Special Envoy Princeton Lyman says Sudan and South Sudan are seeking a diplomatic resolution to disputed borders and other issues related to oil production in disputed areas, and a number of major international diplomatic activities are underway to defuse the tense situation.
"We are, of course, dealing with a very, very serious crisis between Sudan and South Sudan, one in which armed clashes are taking place, and a major event took place a few days ago with South Sudan's occupation of the Heglig area" that is in a disputed region between the two African nations, Lyman said during a teleconference briefing with Washington journalists April 20. Both sides are mindful of international pressure to avoid an escalation of violence.
South Sudan has withdrawn its forces from Heglig within the past day, according to published news reports and statements by diplomats at the United Nations.
In July 2011, South Sudan became independent of Sudan in the culmination of a peace initiative that ended a 22-year civil war. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which ended the conflict in 2005, did not address internal matters in Sudan's border states of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile. Lyman said the Sudanese government must address those concerns with the people of those two border states to end the conflict there.
Lyman, U.S. special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, said from Khartoum that after meeting with government and political party leaders there and in Juba he is convinced both nations are looking for a way out of the crisis, though each has different approaches. The international community has reacted swiftly and is unified in trying to thwart further violence. Lyman said the U.N. Security Council met in a crucial session April 19 in New York, and the African Union Peace and Security Council will meet in the coming week. In addition, the Arab League, at the request of Sudan, will hold an emergency meeting in Cairo in the coming week to discuss ways to resolve the conflict.
Susan Rice, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, told reporters during a brief press conference April 19 at U.N. headquarters that the Security Council has said plainly that "the violence needs to stop without preconditions; both sides need to return to the negotiating table."
"We strongly condemned the violence that has erupted, the resumption of hostilities on the border, in particular the occupation of Heglig," Rice said. She is the current president of the U.N. Security Council, which rotates among the 15 council members each month. Rice said the U.N. Security Council has called for South Sudan to remove its military forces from Heglig, and for Sudan to stop aerial bombardment and incursions into South Sudan as well as many other instances of border violence.
Lyman said that while there is ample international activity to seek a peaceful resolution, "that doesn't mean this is going to be easy. Emotions are running very, very high."


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Gary Hoey's HO HO HOEY'S ROCKIN' HOLIDAY SHOW Returns to Detroit's City Theatre, 12/7
Following a sold-out performance last year, world renowned rock guitarist Gary Hoey will return to the City Theatre with his signature "Ho Ho Hoey's Rockin' Holiday Show" on Friday, December 7 at 8 p.m.
Tickets ($33 and $55*) go on sale Thursday, October 18 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, The Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena and City Theatre box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611. *Premium tickets include a pre-show soundcheck, meet and greet and autographed Gary Hoey CD.
Gary Hoey's popular "Ho Ho Hoey" series of Christmas CDs and on-air station visits during the holiday season have become an annual staple at hundreds of radio stations nationwide. Moreover, his live interpretation, aptly named "Ho Ho Hoey's Rockin' Holiday Show" continues to grow new fans each year – so much so that Hallmark's musical greeting cards feature two of Gary's "Ho Ho Hoey" classics.
Hoey is also known for his signature versions of covers ("Hocus Pocus," "Lowrider," "Misirlou," etc.) his latest release, Utopia, features 12 all new, all original songs. The album features Hoey's widely recognized guitar skills, while showcasing his growth as a singer and songwriter.
Hoey has toured North America opening shows for Jeff Beck, Styx, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Bret Michaels. Additionally, Hoey was Camp Counselor at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp, a reality TV series filmed and produced by Mark Burnett that aired on VH1 Classic.
With a collection of 17 albums and five top 20 Billboard hits, it's clear to see why Gary Hoey is listed in the top 100 greatest guitar players of all time. Whether Hoey plays rock, blues, surf or Christmas, Hoey's command of each style makes his live show one of the most exciting on the circuit today.
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Mr. Pumice - Pumi Bar
127 reviews
95% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $
on 10/15/2012 7:39:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm
Hair: Other, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Hazel
I purchased the purple bar - medium coarse. I was so surprised at what this little beauty did. I don't have major cracks in my feet yet they can get a little damaged when I spend the day in the garden. I keep it in the shower & use the lavender side first, and then the purple side & once again with the lavender side every 2nd day which takes only a couple of minutes. You can see a difference the first time you use it & I believe would be even better if used with foot balm which I'm yet to do. I didn't use it for a week & sure noticed the difference & when I did eventually use it I noticed its effectiveness even more. I often wear sandals & shoes with open heels so I'm conscious about how my heels look. These will be added to my present list & I will definitely repurchase. I highly recommend.
on 9/27/2012 12:54:00 PM
Age: Unknown
Skin: Normal, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I followed the other reviewer's advice about using this with Blue Cross cuticle remover. Brilliant stuff. A brilliant combination. I had been going through product after product and method after method for my feet (professional pedis, Ped Eggs, two different types of Microplane, buffer blocks, coarse files, pumice stones, electric spinning pumice stones, top-of-the-line foot scrubs and exfoliating creams, antifungal foam, of all things...and of course the infamous callous razor) and, while they all helped to some extent, nothing was easy, fast, cheap, safe, and effective enough to be HG.
I love the Mister Pedi/Blue Cross combo because:
1. It's cheap, really cheap. And you don't need to buy batteries, replacement blades, new bottles of scrub, or much of anything else.
2. It's not that difficult or time-consuming to get a good result. You don't get winded or really bored or frustrated throughout the process of grooming your feet. It takes like 5 minutes per foot...and that's only every two weeks or so.
3. It's relatively less messy than other methods...no foot dust everywhere.
4. It's not noisy like that Emjoi machine.
5. It doesn't cut up your feet like razors. It won't make you bleed.
6. Feet look and feel nice. There may be a few tiny, slightly rough spots left, but really, most of your feet will feel as smooth as they would after a pedi. It's definitely a good enough result for anyone who's not a foot model or severely an@l about their feet.
To do a full at-home pedi, I start by getting my feet soft and damp in the shower or a bowl of warm water. Then I scrub everything with my Mr. Pumice (dark purple side on the calloused parts, light purple side everywhere else) and Blue Cross. Then I cut and file my toenails, remove old polish, buff, and push back the cuticles. Then I put on new polish and some lotion, and that's it. For all intents and purposes, it's as good as the salon.
Get this. Go to Sally's and find the Mr. Pumice with a dark purple side and a light purple side and no handle. It might take awhile to find, but it'll be in there. And get some Blue Cross while you're at it.
Trust the MUA and do it.
UPDATE: This thing gets really, really gross, and I am not aware of any way to clean it. The first several times you use it, it's magical, but then it gets grosser and grosser and you have to throw it out. Rinsing with water or just washing with soap does NOT clean it for me. If I can't find a solution to this problem, I'm going to have to switch to the Micro-Pedi. Anyone?
on 9/20/2012 5:38:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Yeah, I'm not exaggerating when I say I have never seen an average person with as much callused and dry feet as my own. Not kidding when I say, 3 times using this little scrubb'y in the shower with applying AmLactin after has transformed my feet. I wish I would've gotten this like 15 years ago! Some reviews complain about it coming a part/flaking, but I didn't think it was that big of a deal, some little-tiny crumbs, but nothing really to speak of.
SO THRILLED with this product, and will definitely buy again and again.
on 9/18/2012 4:37:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Blue
The best pumice bar ever made! My feet suffer a lot and get easily calloused, so when I discovered this pumice bar, I had to buy it immediately. It gets rid of tough skin within seconds and makes my skin so much smoother. Definite staple.
on 9/8/2012 10:53:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
Love using this on my feet in the shower, makes them very soft.
on 8/28/2012 8:20:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Learned about these treasures while getting a pedi. They work wonders. I get mine at Sally's. I've only used in the shower, though supposedly you can use them dry as well. Sometimes I use them on little calluses on the palm of my hand. Al in all, a miracle worker!
on 8/11/2012 10:35:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
OMG, YES! I took mine with me to a small neighborhood place. They loved it. I don't think they're going to buy them, for the little salon; but the owner's getting one for her husband. THE BEST. EVER. I even use the lavendar side on my hands, elbows, and knees.
on 7/25/2012 4:28:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Hazel
I am forever grateful for this.
Trust MUA on this one. It is THAT good.
It saved me a lot of money I otherwise would have had to spend on pedicures.
This way, I buy my cheap Mr. Pumice and get to splurge on other, more interesting makeup purchases.
Just wanted to add another 5 star review because I felt I owed it to MUA. Thank you, lovely reviewers of MUA for taking the time to rave over products that fully deserve it.
on 7/23/2012 12:26:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Hazel
Can't live without it, especially in the summer when I'm barefoot or wearing sandals a lot. A simple, perfect buffer that lasts forever and works like a charm.
on 7/23/2012 12:20:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
This is the best buffer for your feet. I bought it at Sally's for a little under $2 and this does the job perfectly. I typically use this in the shower 1-2 to times a week. Awesome for in between pedicure visits!
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Yesterday in the Argyllshire Gathering Halls in Oban, around 200 people came together to celebrate the life of Dr Tim Boyd, who died tragically nearly two weeks ago.
Tim was one of the world's leading and well respected investigators in polar physical oceanography, with a passion for the outdoors and a great love of the polar regions.
He was a man who truly inspired others, especially his students – with one of his studies [of the movement of tides in the arctic] used as a reference throughout the world.
Tim and his family moved from the USA to Scotland in 2007, His post with the Scottish Association of Marine Science (SAMS) would take him back to both the Arctic and Antarctic to carry on his work looking at how climate change was affecting these regions; and at what damage oil pollution could do underneath the Antarctic ice shelf.
The service was a mixture of music from the Plockton School of Music where one of Tim's daughters studies; and words from Tim's work colleagues and family from America.
Tim's brothers and sister told stories from his childhood, about how he always challenged authority and the great fun and many adventures they'd had growing up together. Very poignantly, his father talked about his child, his boy, then the teenager and finally the man, the world leading scientist.
Tim's closest friends talked of their expeditions together to both ends of the poles, about how Tim would always bounce back from adversity and take everything in his stride. Toby, who shared an office with Tim at SAMS had everyone laughing with tales about trying to teach Tim to speak English and not American English.
It is no overstatement to say that the world has lost a great man and a truly inspiring scientist and the last words of the service were given by Tim's wife Cat. She had some touching and funny anecdotes of their life together both across the pond and here in Scotland – from tales about beavers making dams and flooding the home in America to Tim's extreme mountain biking trips.
The service finished with pictures of Tim's life set to music . Tim the child, the son, the brother, the husband, the father.
The last words were from one of Tim's closest friends at SAMS – 'Good night. Sleep well'
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Hillsborough County Commissioners Delay Vote on Fertilizer Ordinance listen06/10/10 Matthew Cimitile
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Hillsborough County Commissioners voted to delay a decision on an ordinance that would ban the use and sale of fertilizer during the summer rainy season. They delayed their decision despite a packed public hearing earlier today.
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Nelson thinks Pentagon should step in on cleanup of BP oil disaster listen06/10/10 Seán Kinane
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Floridaâs senior Senator Bill Nelson is calling for the command and control structure of the Pentagon to help coordinate the cleanup of the Gulf
âJust know that youâve got some folks in Florida who are mad as wet hens right now. Weâve got to get this command and control straightened out where communication is going to everybody at the local level.â
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Demonstrators urge Sen. LeMieux to support the DREAM Act listen06/09/10 Kate Bradshaw
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Today demonstrators in three Florida cities urged US Senator George LeMieux to cosponsor the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors, or DREAM Act. Tampa was one of these. The act would give conditional residency to some undocumented students who were brought to the US as minors if they go to college or join the military. Currently, many are subject to deportation. Jessica Sanchez with Students Working for Equal Rights organized the Tampa event.
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Our next guest is Pat Duggins who has covered NASA for years for NPR. He'll be speaking this Sunday at the Tampa Bay History Center.
From the TBHC's press office: The 2009-2010 Florida Conversations Lecture Series concludes with National Public Radioâs âSpace Expertâ Pat Duggins on Sunday, June 13th, at 3:00 p.m. in TECO Hall. Duggins will discuss his book, Final Countdown: NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program.
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Our guest on the first part of today's program is NYU education historian Diane Ravitch who has written a new book about high-stakes standardized tests and school choice: "The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education." In the 1960's she was part of the Left side of the political spectrum. But she grew more conservative over time- joining the Education Department under George H. W. Bush. She backed the new generation of conservative r...Be the first to comment
USF, NOAA reseachers confirm oil plume listen06/08/10 Kate Bradshaw
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Today, scientists from the University of South Florida and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reaffirmed a widespread suspicion: that thereâs oil suspended beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico. But they wonât say much else about it.
Dr. William Hogarth, dean of USF Marine Science, was plain about the significance of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
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Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign in Cleveland listen06/07/10 Kelly Benjamin
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The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign is in the midst of a march across the United States culminating at the U.S. Social Forum in Detroit later this month. WMNF's Kelly Benjamin is embedded with the march and brings us this report from Cleveland, Ohio.
Poverty has got to go! Hey, hey! Ho, ho!
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Crist renews call for special session on drilling ban listen06/07/10 Kate Bradshaw
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Governor Charlie Crist said he hopes there will be a special legislative session on on a proposed constitutional amendment banning drilling for oil in state waters.
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*It's pretty definite; I mean, you know, I've wanted to do it for quite some time. And as I've stated previously, some in the leadership in the House have been reluctant to do so. The Senate has seemed a lot more amicable about having a session...
Crist attempts to distance himself from Jim Greer who says Crist knew of secret deal listen06/07/10 Kate Bradshaw
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This past weekend, the lawyer for disgraced former state GOP head Jim Greer said Governor Charlie Crist knew about Greerâs use of a shell company to divert party money, and never called for an audit. When asked about it earlier today, Crist said that such accusations fly in desparate situations. Pressed further, the governor said it was time to move forward from what he called a sad chapter.
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Crist tours Pinellas beaches, hears local oil concerns listen06/07/10 Kate Bradshaw
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Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster might not be washing up on Tampa Bayâs shores, but local leaders are saying they want to be ready if it does. Today, Governor Charlie Crist visited the Pinellas beaches and got an earful about the sweeping impacts oil would have, as well as the havoc oil fears have already wrought on the local economy.
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Azalea neighbors irate about response from Raytheon, Crist, Foster, and DEP listen06/07/10 Seán Kinane
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The BP oil blowout isnât the only environmental catastrophe some Pinellas residents have to worry about. People in the Azalea neighborhood of northwest St. Petersburg have been dealing with an underground plume of toxins coming from a nearby Raytheon plant. On Saturday morning, about 60 residents gathered with state legislators such as state [Senator Charlie Justice](http://...8 comments
Florida Rep Rick Kriseman still wants special Legislative session on drilling and energy listen06/07/10 Seán Kinane
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Beginning last month there was a push by state Representative Rick Kriseman and others to hold a special legislative session on drilling and energy fueled by the ongoing BP oil leak disaster.
On Saturday Kriseman, a Democrat from St. Petersburg, reiterated his calls for a special session that co...Be the first to comment
In Tampa people rally in solidarity with Gaza Freedom Flotilla listen06/04/10 Seán Kinane
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The Irish Nobel Peace Prize winner on an aid ship heading to Gaza says the activists on board will not resist Israeli soldiers if they board the Rachel Corrie.
This afternoon, Mairead Corrigan said the vessel is expected to soon reach Israel's 20-mile exclusion zone.
Corrigan said the members of the Freedom Flotilla are prepared to be arrested and taken to Israel if Israeli soldiers board the boat.
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St. Pete passes panhandling ban listen06/04/10 Kate Bradshaw
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Residents flooded city hall in St. Pete last night to weigh in on a contentious ordinance that bans exchanging money curbside on major thoroughfares. The move, which the city council passed, was meant to curb roadside panhandling, but many were outraged about the new lawâs collateral damage.
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict through photography listen06/04/10 Andrea Lypka
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Amid all of the developments in the Middle East, Shai Kremer hopes to help people understand the region through his photographs. His exhibition âInfected Landscapeâ opened at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa on May 29.
The New York and Tel-Aviv based Kremer documents the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a conflict he has breathed and lived in for many years.
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Present M3 Ute to an Aussie. Wait for swearing to stop. Send him on a top-speed run. Job done.
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Luckily, it's all pretty recognisable in the cab. The 4.0-litre V8 is mated with a manual transmission, which is a joy in a world of twin-clutch paddleshifters, and it throws out a useful 420bhp. Luckily, despite the Dr Frankenstein ministrations of the M Division spook shop, the basic arse-saving tech remains intact, because the tarmac around Nürburg on a drizzly autumn day is not the place to antagonise a RWD freakshow that has had a few hundred kilos suddenly deleted from above its driving axle.


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How To Use Google AdWords To Find More Customers At Lower Cost, Without Pulling Your Hair Out
Have you ever been hit by an expensive Google bill? Let me share a sad and familiar story…
I've known John for over a year now. John runs an office supplies company, and manages his own AdWords campaigns.
John is extremely busy. Running his business six days a week, AdWords only gets looked at in the evening if he isn't too tired. Or if his partner goes out. Or if there isn't 5 a side football on. Or if the kids are away.
Needless to say, his AdWords account isn't delivering the results it could be. He doesn't really know where to focus the small amount of time he has to maximum benefit.
The AdWords Survival Guide will show you how to do just that, through 31 straight-talking videos.
Whether you are in John's situation, or just starting out, the guide will shows you the precise steps I follow in creating and optimizing a successful campaign in as little time as possible.
You have many other things to do besides AdWords. It is easy to get to the end of the month, and realize that you or your team haven't logged into AdWords in 30 days. It's not nice when the bill comes.
If you:
- Manage AdWords yourself and are looking to improve your focus and results
- Would like your marketing team to get up to speed on managing AdWords effectively
- Are considering outsourcing some or all of your AdWords work
Then the survival guide explains my approach to maximizing profits from Google AdWords in minimum time. You will learn how to work less, focus on the right things, and start seeing better results.
AdWords is about much more than clicks. AdWords can act as a marketing wind tunnel for your business, honing messages for your other marketing. I'm willing to bet that 95 – 100% of your competitors are NOT using AdWords to its full potential.
The guide is split into two modules: foundation and practical. The foundation module covers:
- The truth about the SEO (free) vs PPC (paid) debate, and why you are wasting your breath talking about it
- Why most advertisers only use AdWords to 5% of its potential benefit
- Three phases every AdWords account goes through, and how to know which phase you are at
- Three components of AdWords success – and why most companies skip the two most important factors
- Why traffic is never as important as conversion or economics
- How to identify where to focus your limited time, and do AdWords work you love
- How to optimize your account through smarter testing
- Two ways to boost opt in rates on your landing pages
- How to let Google do your keyword research for you
- Two ways to improve your AdWords landing pages by surveying your visitors
- How to pay less than your competitors, but appear above them in the search results
- How to boost your conversion rates using remarketing
- How AdWords can guide your marketing and business strategy
In the practical module you will discover:
- How to CORRECTLY structure your account for maximum profit
- How to optimize your keyword performance over time
- How to scientifically beat your competition my systematically split testing your ads
- How to analyse your AdWords dimensions, to squeeze better returns from your account
- How to create landing pages that convert visitors to customers, WITHOUT knowing HTML
Watch a clip…
The following clip is from the 'ad extensions' video in the foundation module.
The following video is from the practical module, and talks about improving keyword performance.
The world of search is changing. Google is monetizing more and more of the search results page. It pays to educate yourself and your team on how AdWords can help your business.
Try it at my risk
The AdWords survival guide is priced today at $89. This includes lifetime membership to the AdWords survival guide, so you also get access to future editions and revisions. There are no recurring payments, and no hidden charges.
The guide is based on real, first hand experience. I spend over $2000 a month advertising my business, and manage over $100,000 client spend each month.
If you buy and watch the AdWords Survival Guide, and decide it wasn't worth ten times the price you paid, email me within 60 days (rob [at] rjdrummond.com) and I will provide a prompt and courteous refund.
The premium AdWords Survival Guide option, priced today at $229, includes a 60 minute AdWords consulting session with myself. Having worked in hundreds of AdWords accounts, I can very quickly identify problems. The consulting service is priced at $240 if you were to buy it separately.
The advice in the AdWords Survival Guide will arm you with the fundamentals. Fundamentals that will make your competitors question how you are appearing above them on Google. Fundamentals that will allow you to generate more business from your ad spend in less time.
The consulting session then provides tailored, actionable advice. If you put the advice into action, it could be worth many thousands of dollars to you. The best AdWords advice you can get is tailored to your own business.
On the internet, distractions are everywhere. Why not purchase the AdWords Survival Guide and block out hour of your day to start reviewing the videos? The guide comes in video and MP4 format, so you can listen to it on the go.
Price Increase Notice
The price of the AdWords Survival Guide is increasing on Friday 18th October, at 9PM US Eastern time. The new price will be $299 for standard access, $349 for premium.
More content will be added to the survival guide over time as AdWords changes. Your price today is the flat one-time fee listed below.
Please note if you pay by card, you will need to select 'return to RJD Consulting' when your payment is complete.
If you have any questions about the AdWords Survival Guide, please email me support [at] rjdrummond.com. Remember, all purchases are covered by a full 60 day money back guarantee. Try it at my risk.
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P.S. The secret to Google AdWords is that the traffic is steady and measurable. It has the power to guide and direct all your other marketing. I explain how in video 16 of the guide.


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Taylor Gang leader Wiz Khalifa was among the defendants named in a lawsuit filed in West Virginia. Ryan Smith is suing Khalifa (born Cameron Thomaz), along with Rostrum Records, 4.0 Entertainment, Tunez and Cue LLC, Daryl Tyler Jr., Drew Ellison of HowFlyHipHop, Leyonne Pryce, Courtney Williams, and 40 unnamed others, for an alleged assault that took place on April 11, 2013.
According to The West Virginia Record, Smith claims he was attacked at the Tunez and Cue restaurant in Morgantown, and as a result he suffered a broken jaw and other injuries which led to him undergoing reconstructive surgery and dental work.
The suit states the defendants' acts and omissions were the direct cause of Smith's loss of income, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. The complaint was filed on May 26 in Monongalia Circuit Court.
Smith says he attended the Taylor Gang Goodstock Tour event organized by Rostrum Records, 4.0, and HowFlyHipHop at Tunez and Cue. During an intermission Tyler and the unknown defendants allegedly started an "unprovoked" assault against Smith. The alleged attackers were said to be contracted by the named defendants.
Beyoncé is coming back to HBO, but instead of airing another music concert special, she's doing something a little different. Beginning June 29, the premium cable channel will air "Beyonce: X10," a series of four-minute performances taken from recently completed Mrs. Carter Show world tour.
The episodes will include Beyoncé's performances of "Blow/Cherry," "Drunk in Love," "Ghost/Haunted," "Flawless/Yoncé," "Get Me Bodied/Baby Boy/Diva," "Girls," "Heaven," "Partition," "Why Don't You Love Me?" and "XO." Each new episode will air immediately before a new episode of "True Blood" on Sunday nights.
Beyoncé's last special for HBO was the 2013 autobiographical documentary film she directed, "Life Is But a Dream," which combined behind-the-scenes footage, private home movies and concert footage from her four-night revue in Atlantic City.
The first airing of the film had an audience of 1.8 million, which was the largest audience the channel had seen for a documentary in nearly 10 years.
DJ Funk Flex has had his fair share of beef lately. After going back and forth with Dame Dash the DJ has taken aim at fellow radio personality, Power 105's DJ Envy. The Hot 97 host got personal with Envy posting a picture of a cease-and-desist letter from The Breakfast Club host's attorney.
The picture's caption said, "McGriff the Snitch aka lil power ranger always talking to police and lawyers sending over paperwork!!! #stoptalkingtopolice." Envy went on to post a response on Instagram upholding the same letter, adding the following statement. "Now this is a Cease & Desist…. Full letter… No snitching, no police, no statements… this is a letter to a business… Stopping a coward from lying and making up stories…
Any TRUE Dad or HUSBAND would do the same… Chess not checkers… @djfunkflexYour a lying, worthless, jealous, pathetic, old man… we all know your going thru a lot.. But lying is not the answer.. You have been in this business to long to go out like a bitch!!!
You are 55 years old acting like a child… Be truthful with yourself bruh.. you are killing your legacy… We know your not tough, your not a thug, no fists, no gunplay just a man that likes to DJ… Be that man… We are excited Angie is part of the team and will continue to celebrate that…. I will not respond to your shenanigans again… Lights Out!!!"
This is not the first time the two have had issues. For years they have gone at it. Funk Flex's beef with The Breakfast Club started when the morning show covered a story on Hot 97's DJ Mr. Cee's sex scandal with a transsexual.
As planned, All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony will file notice with the New York Knicks on Monday that he plans to exercise the early termination option on his contract and become a free agent on July 1, a league source told Yahoo Sports. Anthony has a Monday deadline to opt out of the $23.5 million deal for the 2014-'15 season.
Anthony is determined to explore free agency and will closely examine opportunities with the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets, league sources said. New York can offer Anthony, 30, the most money and security -- a five-year, $125 million-plus contract -- but he's intrigued with the chance to join an immediate contender in Chicago and Houston, league sources said.
New York can't begin to get out from under its salary cap issues until next summer. Chicago and Houston have work to do to clear salary cap space to sign Anthony to four-year deals in the $90 million range but are working on contingencies to do so should Anthony decide he wants to sign with them.
It is rare that Hip Hop fans get the chance to see how some of their favorite rappers interact with each other off camera. Chuck D allowed the world to get a glimpse at his relationship with the late icon Tupac Shakur.
Chuck posted a picture to Twitter of a letter 2Pac supposedly wrote to him in September of 1995.
In the hand written note, Pac said he loves and respects Chuck, and he also asked the Public Enemy member if he would collaborate with him on a new program, song, and movie.
Read Tupac's letter below.
Top Dawg Entertainment emcee Schoolboy Q was involved in a shooting that took place outside the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado on Thursday night. While Schoolboy was not harmed after shots were reportedly fired into a SUV, three other people in the vehicle were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities believe the incident was not a random act.
"This is not just a coincidence. We think there is probably more to it than that," statedJefferson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley. "It does seem to be more targeted than random."
The shooting took place in the parking lot outside Red Rocks, but the victims managed to drive into Denver where they were stopped by police.
Schoolboy and another uninjured person were briefly detained by officers at the scene, but no one in his entourage was arrested. The three suffering from gunshot wounds were eventually taken to Denver Health Medical Center. One victim has already been released.
No arrests have been made as of yet, but authorities claims to have received numerous tips about the incident. According to reports, police are looking for a man armed with a rifle. It is still unclear if Schoolboy was the target of the attack. "We're trying to identify and locate the suspect," said Kelley.
Reports began circulating over the weekend that Miami based rapper Rick Ross was not able to perform at HOT 107.5′s Summer Jamz in Detroit. Ross' cancellation was allegedly caused by local rapper Trick Trick's "No Fly Zone" laws which prevent artists from making money in the city without getting their "clearance papers" approved by the Goon Sqwad member.
Ross was confronted by over 100 people outside the Chene Park Amphitheater – the site were Summer Jamz was being held. The Maybach Music Group leader and his management team reportedly felt his life was in danger and decided to leave the venue before performing.
The Right Productions, Inc manages and operates Chene Park. The company released a statement about the Rick Ross Summer Jamz cancellation. Shahida Mausi, president and CEO of Right Productions tells HipHopnews24-7.com:
This incident greatly saddens me and our entire team at The Right Productions who work so diligent to host and produce outstanding entertainment performances at Chene Park. Reports from our venue operations and security teams indicate as a result of between 100-150 individuals lead by a local rapper, prevented and threatened to harm Ross if he entered the grounds to perform at Chene Park Amphitheater.
The band of individuals orchestrated a human blockade around the service entrance to the venue – preventing Mr. Ross and his entourage from entering the premises. A decision was made from Mr. Ross' team the conditions were becoming threatening and posed a security risk.
We want to extend our deepest regrets to our patrons who attended Summer Jamz 17 who should have been treated to an outstanding performance from Rick Ross. We have the upmost respect for our guests at Chene Park and they deserve better. This is the fifth Summer Jamz event we have hosted with our partner Radio One and Host 107.5 FM – and until this point with no incident.
Acts of intimidation, bullying, threats or violence of any kind that compromises the security and enjoyment of our shows will not be tolerated at Chene Park. I will be reviewing this matter with our collective team and sponsoring host to ensure the integrity and respect we hold for our patrons and artists is upheld for future acts performing at Chene Park Amphitheater.
Despite missing out on headliner Rick Ross, the people in attendance at Summer Jamz 17 were able to see B.o.B, A$AP Ferg, Sevyn Steeter, Rico Love, Boldy James, and Scarface.
Jay Z and Beyoncé may be attending counseling. According to OK Magazine the power couple has been chosen to attend couple's therapy three times a week due to the elevator debacle with Beyoncé's younger sister Solange at the Met Ball.
There was speculation that Solange attacked Jay Z because he was messing around with Dame Dash's ex-wife Rachel Roy.
A source to told OK that Jigga called his rumored mistress in front of his wife requesting that they end their relationship. "No more cozy dinners, no more late-night phone calls," said the source. "He's even deleted her number from his phone."
After Angie Martinez shocked the world last week by leaving Hot 97 and making the power move to 105, everybody has been waiting to her reasoning as to why. The people will finally get there chance to hear Angie's logic behind her decision as she'll appear on Power 105′s The Breakfast Club tomorrow morning.
Last week, one-third of the infamous trio, Charlamagne Tha God, warmly welcomed his new colleague by posting a meme on Instagram touting the radio station's dominance and power move by dubbing himself, Angie, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee The N.W.O. – which stands for the New World Order.
Charlamagne's caption read "Just a Reminder we will be interviewing radio royalty this Tuesday on @breakfastclubam Angie Martinez. Can't f****** wait!
Billboard interviewed Martinez and received a tidbit of information as to why she left, citing that her decision stemmed from her ultimately doing the best for her career and her family.
Earlier today, it was reported that Cipha Sounds will be replacing Angie Martinez on Hot 97. Be on the lookout for her interview with The Breakfast Club TODAY!!
NBA prospect Andrew Wiggins was questioned by police about a stabbing outside of a nightclub where he was partying this weekend ... but he's NOT considered a suspect ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We know ... Wiggins was at Time nightclub in Toronto -- partying with Juicy J from Three 6 Mafia -- early Monday morning when 2 people were stabbed outside the club around 1:30 AM.
Cops raced to the scene ... and we're told they interviewed several people in the hopes of getting a description of the suspect -- including 19-year-old Wiggins and Juicy J.
Law enforcement tells us ... the victims took themselves to the hospital for treatment (and will be OK) ... but were not cooperative with police.
Cops are adamant both Wiggins and Juicy J were never considered suspects -- and it's unclear if they were able to provide any valuable information to cops.
So far, no arrests have been made.


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From Here to Everlasting (Paperback)
|Author: Carla Roeder
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|Welcome to Shady Oaks. Meet Maggie Malone, R.N., one of the nurses here. She''ll take you along as she makes her rounds. You''ll meet her co-workers and some of the residents they care for. Maggie, a caring, competent nurse, suffers from insecurity. An alcoholic father and distant mother undermined her self confidence. While she longs for a happily ever after, she doesn''t believe a fairy tale ending can be hers. Can Maggie heal from the past, so she can embrace the future and the man she loves? More than a romance, From Here to Everlasting is a love story. Carla Roeder, R.N., has worked in a variety of health care settings, but her great love is geriatrics. She started working as a CNA in high school and college, before receiving her nursing degree. Carla has over thirty years of experience working with the elderly. From Here to Everlasting is her first novel.


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Before the Ha'penny Bridge was built there were seven ferries, operated by a William Walsh, across the Liffey. The ferries were in a bad condition and Walsh was informed that he had to either fix them or build a bridge. Walsh chose the latter option and was granted the right to extract a ha'penny toll from anyone crossing it for 100 years.Initially the toll charge was based, not on the cost of construction, but to match the charges levied by the ferries it replaced. A further condition of construction was that, if the citizens of Dublin found the bridge and toll to be "objectionable" within its first year of operation, it was to be removed at no cost to the city.
The toll was increased for a time to a Penny Ha'penny (one and a half pence), but was eventually dropped in 1919. While the toll was in operation, there were turnstiles at either end the bridge.


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Having read your editorial "Farms for the future" (13 October, p 5), I turned eagerly to Michael Marshall's article putting forward the case for the defence for genetically modified food (p 8) to learn of the "host of benefits that have received little attention". What I read was a familiar, and rather short, list of benefits promoted by the pro-GM lobby, now backed with some evidence. Marshall is right that "it can seem almost impossible to find reliable information on GM crops" in such a divided debate.
You do no one any favours by treating the issue as if it were purely one of science, thus missing the reason for the strong feelings on both sides. Science cannot be separated from the unequal balance of political and economic power which threatens to privatise agriculture itself.
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SOME primitive organisms may be impossible to divide into species.
Take, for example, the genus Halorubrum, salt-loving, bacteria-like organisms that are part of the group known as archaeans. Thane Papke of the University of Connecticut at Storrs and his colleagues compared genetic sequences of Halorubrum from three different ponds, two in Spain and one in Algeria.
While there were plenty of genetic differences, the archaeans swapped genes so prolifically that there were no clear boundaries enabling them to be assigned to distinct species (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0706358104). The same may be true of many bacteria, the researchers say.
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