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Bruce Lin received his B.A in Biology and Computer Science at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana. He studied medicine at the University of Vermont Medical School, receiving his M.D. in 1995. This was followed by a transitional medicine internship and a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Chicago Hospitals in Chicago, Illinois from 1995-2000. Because of his interest in Interventional Radiology (IR), Dr. Bruce Lin, then did a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology in 2000-2001. He was Director of Interventional Radiology (IR) for Rush-Copley Medical Center in IL for several years before being recruited to CA as IR director at Salinas Valley Radiologists. Dr. Lin joined our practice in April of 2008. He is board certified in Radiology with Advanced Qualifications (CAQ) in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Washington Radiologists Medical Group is now able to provide a comprehensive Interventional Radiology Service. This includes advanced therapies such as complex arterial and venous revascularization of occlusions/stenoses, kyphoplasty, uterine artery embolization, chemoembolization, tumor ablation and embolotherapy for hemorrhage in addition to traditional Interventional Radiology procedures such as dialysis access interventions, hepatobiliary and arterial interventions.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic free to play Nov. 15
Star Wars: The Old Republic gets a free-to-play date, while World of Warcraft nabs more than 10 million paying players.
Star Wars: The Old Republic has been given a free-to-play date, meaning that from next week on, gamers will be able to get their Jedi jollies without forking over a single penny.
The game's free mode goes live on November 15, Videogamer reports, and lets you play through the game up to level 50.
You won't get every aspect of the game for free though -- click here for a full list of which midi-chlorian-soaked features you can get for nothing, and which ones will cost you real-life galactic credits.
Read more of " Star Wars MMO free on 15 November as WoW enjoys boost " at Crave UK.

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Laura-Mary Carter (formally of Lady Muck) and Steven Ansell (formally of Cat on Form) formed Blood Red Shoes in Brighton, England in late 2004. It's reported that the name was based on the alleged incident in which Ginger Rogers tap danced repeatedly until her white dance shoes became red with blood. With Carter on vocals and guitar and Ansell contributing vocally and on drums, the alternative duo with a strong punk background released their first 7'' EP in 2005 (released on Jonson Family) featuring "Victory for the Magpie". After releasing 3 other EPs on indie labels, the band was signed by V2 whom released their singles "It's Getting Boring By The Sea" and "I Wish I Was Someone Better" in 2007. The band then released Box of Secrets (release April 2008 on Mercury featuring rereleases of their previous singles as well as "Say Something, Say Anything") and Fire Like This (released March 2010 on V2 featuring "Colours Fade" and "Light It Up"). Then, Blood Red Shoes single "It's Getting Boring By The Sea" was featured on the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (released August 2010 on ABKCO Records). The duo then released In Time To Voices (V2) featuring the track "Cold". Blood Red Shoes is working to release a self-titled album in March 2014 featuring the single "An Animal" which is a collaboration with Eoin Loveless of Drenge and Ian Clement of Wallace Vanborn.
Blood Red Shoes tour dates 2015 United Kingdom
Blood Red Shoes does not currently have any concerts scheduled in United Kingdom in 2015. If you're a Blood Red Shoes fan, there are similar bands with concerts coming up like The Subways, Band Of Skulls, Pulled Apart By Horses, We Are Scientists, Klaxons, The Pigeon Detectives. The last time Blood Red Shoes played a show in United Kingdom was 2014, in Leeds. Overall, Blood Red Shoes have played a total of 55 gigs in the country. If you're ready for a road trip, Blood Red Shoes, currently has 3 gigs booked in cities like Wiesbaden (Germany).
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It turns out we weren't the only ones digging the fuzzy, aggressive sounds of Brighton garage rockers Royal Blood, as their debut album shot straight to the top slot on the charts after its August 22nd release!After hearing the four singles that have tricked out over the course of th...
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And On to the Next Pseudo-Issue We Go
So remember how the question of whether Barack Obama said the right words at the right time about the Benghazi attack was the most important thing happening in the world and a burgeoning scandal that we absolutely had to get to the bottom of lest Americans' faith in our democratic system be destroyed? Eh, not so much:
In the post-debate spin room Tuesday night, Romney campaign aides and surrogates tried to make up for a botched exchange on the Libya attacks by promising to aggressively prosecute President Obama's handling of the situation — but 36 hours later, no such prosecution has materialized.
Instead, Mitt Romney spent the next day on the stump criticizing the president for his lack of a second-term agenda, and conspicuously avoiding the Libya issue.
Asked why the issue was absent from Romney's public remarks, senior adviser Kevin Madden told BuzzFeed the campaign decided to focus their post-debate Virginia swing on exposing Obama's lack of specific proposals, and challenge him on gas prices and the economy.
What lesson can we take from this? Well, 95 percent of what we talk about during campaigns is irrelevant bullshit, driven only by a decision by one side or the other that there's something they can make some momentary hay out of. Now that Romney has decided to drop it, reporters will not bother discussing Libya any longer. If it really was of surpassing importance, you'd think that they'd make an independent decision to continue reporting on it. But they never thought it was important (not the attack itself, just the question of whether someone could be pilloried for it and whether Barack Obama himself could be blamed). So they'll just move on, and whatever idiocy pops up tomorrow, they'll treat it as though it were truly vital to coming to a full understanding of which of these two men should be president for the next four years. Since there are two and a half weeks left, I predict there will be three more stupid controversies, at least one of which will be a strong contender for the stupidest controversy of the entire campaign.
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The Republicans and their proxies continue to work overtime to keep this issue alive - perhaps out of recognition of how little Romney has to work with going into a foreign policy debate. If the Krauthammer-types can revive the issue, Romney will be right back on it. Right now, though, it would invite comparison to his embarrassing performance during the debate.
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Whoa - Could we ask for a better line of rhetoric than lacking specifics in the candidate plans? This R/R campaign is unbelievably arrogant. I cannot wait to see the backlash on this one. Let's compare candidate plans - point by point. They would not want that. We need to make sure that happens.
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Situated in Breda's historic centre, Bliss offers luxurious suites with high-tech features including a fireplace and a flat-screen cable TV with DVD player. This design hotel includes free Wi-Fi and a terrace. The sound-proofed suites at Bliss Hotel..
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Hotel Sutor is set right in the middle of Breda's historic city centre, around the corner from the monumental Church of Our Lady. The hotel offers contemporary accommodation with flat-screen TVs and also runs O'Mearas Irish pub which is located acros..
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Hotel Het Scheepshuys is located in a unique villa on the edge of Breda's historic centre. The hotel has preserved many of its Art deco features. Guests can benefit from free coffee, tea and internet. The hotel also has free parking facilities.
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Amrâth Brabant offers modern accommodation with free use of indoor pool and sauna. A 5-minute drive from central Breda, it features a bicycle rental. Rooms at Amrâth Hotel Brabant present a clean lay-out and include a flat-screen TV. They all have a..
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This is a simple 1-star hotel with free car park and rooms with private bathroom facilities (shower and toilet) and TV. You can enjoy extra services such as dinner in the restaurant and bar in Hotel Campanile next door.
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Attend the opening of Unseen Images, Untold Stories: The Lives of LGBT Elders in Northeast Florida in the Florida Blue Gallery on MOCA's fifth floor. This exhibition of photographs and narratives shares the personal stories and journeys of elder members of Jacksonville's LGBT community, raising awareness about the unique and persistent challenges of this segment of the LGBT population. Following its MOCA installation, the exhibition will travel to other venues around the state. Unseen Images, Untold Stories is a community collaborative project between MOCA and ElderSource.
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Dennis Rodman heads to North Korea to see 'friend' Kim Jong Un
Dennis Rodman has headed to North Korea for the second time in 2013, though this time he's backpedaled a bit on his intentions. In a recent interview, the former NBA star said he plans to simply to see his "friend" Kim Jong Un and "talk about basketball," though he previously had stated he intended to ask for the release of jailed U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae.
"I'm not going to North Korea to discuss freeing Kenneth Bae," Rodman tells Reuters in a phone interview before leaving Beijing for Pyongyang. "I'm just going there on another basketball diplomacy tour."
He adds, "I'm just trying to go over there to meet my friend Kim, the Marshal. Try to start a basketball league over there, something like that." Rodman also calls Kim "an awesome kid."
That's a different message than Rodman had when he spoke to The Huffington Post last week. At the time, he said, "I will definitely ask for Kenneth Bae's release. I will say, 'Marshal, why is this guy held hostage?' I could try and soften it up in that way. If the Marshal says, 'Dennis, you know, do you want me to let him loose?' and then if I actually got him loose -- and I'm just saying this out the blue -- I'd be the most powerful guy in the world." Rodman, whose trip is sponsored by Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, previously tweeted similar sentiments.
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Off the Ice: Paul Bissonnette deserves a regular spot with Coyotes
There's more to a hockey team than forwards, defensemen and goalies.
I'm not sure I've ever begun a column with such an obvious statement, but it's true. Team officials spend hours poring over the perfect fit for their team, that perfect player to drop in to the lineup that will make the difference in a game. Some of the players in the NHL are a clear shoo-in to lead his to a win, guys like Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos (as long as his tibia is in one piece); the All-Stars of the league.
But there's more to a hockey team than signing a ton of names. Role players are needed to grind out games and limit those same top talents on the ice. Second-, third- and even fourth-liners have a job to do. When it comes to a team like the Phoenix Coyotes, a team that relies on a full team effort to win games, those role players are more important than those on a talent-laden team like Pittsburgh.
It goes without saying that those role players have a specific job to do -- forechecking, puck possession, agitation. Each one has a goal in mind and a focus. But I'm talking about a specific role player, one that is often a fan-favorite and a dying breed: the enforcer.
The enforcer's job varies slightly from team-to-team, but the main idea remains the same: He's the heavy body that embodies the physical threat to most players. He's the intimidation factor, the promise that dirty play will be repaid with a big hit. Here in Phoenix, we call him Biz Nasty.
Biz, better known as Paul Bissonnette, certainly fits the role of fan-favorite. His -- for lack of a better word -- swagger on and off the ice and refusal to back down makes him an easy celebrity for the crowd. However, he's more than that for the Coyotes. Sure, he can lay down the law, but, believe it or not, his presence on the ice is leading to wins.
"He brings energy," captain Shane Doan said of Bissonnette following the team's 6-0 win over the Calgary Flames Tuesday night. "He's a guy that wants to do everything right. His effort is unquestionable."
So far this season, the Coyotes are 14-6-4 this season when Biz takes the ice. They're not winning because of his offensive contributions, as the 28-year-old has only contributed one goal and five helpers (not exactly record-breaking numbers). They're winning because of his presence.
Bissonnette has that intimidation factor. He has no fear. Whether it's laying a hit to get his team going, protecting a teammate or dropping the gloves to take on the other team's big guy, Biz is the Coyotes' man. In fact, when he's on the ice, the Coyotes lay an average of 14.2 hits on their opponents while only taking 9.7. The other team is wary of him and it changes the way they play.
But the Welland, Ontario native is stepping outside of his enforcer role this season. His effort, in each game he's played, is noticeable. He's doing more than hitting, more than getting physical. He's creating chances and contributing.
"He's actually a pretty good player," said Doan. "He's a good player and doesn't get the credit he deserves."
How right is the captain? I took a look.
Biz's aforementioned offensive stats, again, aren't impressive. But his six points are enough to tie his NHL season-high.
He's also drawn seven penalties this season while only taking five. That still may seem high, but consider that sniper Radim Vrbata has the same number of penalty minutes as Bissonnette (16), and that number sticks. Biz has worked to keep himself on the ice while getting under the skin of others.
And while he's staying on the ice, he's contributing. He's a plus-4 this season, again which doesn't seem like a big number. But it's fifth overall on the Coyotes. And on a (sort of) defensive-minded team, that's pretty impressive.
The point I'm getting at is this: Bissonnette is evolving. He's no longer just the enforcer we all know and love, he's becoming a well-rounded fourth-liner who can still lay a big hit. He's only gotten 24 games this year from head coach Dave Tippett. He deserves more.
To me, Biz has done enough to earn a regular spot on the Coyotes. He's becoming more and more effective as the season goes on. He worries other teams, and worry causes mistakes. For an opportunistic team like Phoenix, worry means goals. Goals mean wins. Wins mean playoffs.
Before you jump to conclusions, no, I'm not saying that playing Bissonnette is the key to the playoffs for the Coyotes. But I am saying that not giving him a chance to lend his hand (fist?) to the cause would be foolish on Tippett's part.


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The Bachelorette
Emily Maynard's Bachelorette Blog: I Have This Crazy Attraction to Arie Luyendyk, Jr.
It's almost like there are too many signs pointing to Emily Maynard as the future Mrs. Luyendyk.
Emily admitted on The Bachelorette Season 8, Episode 6 that she held Arie Luyendyk, Jr., to a higher standard than her other boyfriends. In her People.com blog about the Croatia episode, Emily writes about being grateful that Arie could forgive her for punishing him over Kalon McMahon's "baggage." "I was really happy that Arie and I were able to pick up right where we had left off, despite our bump in the road in London," Em writes. "I was too hard on him, but it was only because I felt so close to him, and I'm glad he was able to forgive me."
Here are more highlights from Em's blog:
Wishing Ricki was on the group date: "I honestly can't remember the last time I went to the movies on a date, so to be sitting in a theater with six men was a little crazy. As we were watching Brave, I couldn't help but wish Ricki were there, but that probably would've just made things slightly more awkward."
Men in kilts = not hot: "I was surprised the guys loved the movie just as much as I did, but their smiles quickly faded when I showed them their attire for the day. I wish you all could have seen these guys shooting bows, throwing giant tree trunks and then almost being reduced to tears because they were shivering from being so cold! Ladies, we may not be able to throw a tree across a field, but we can wear a cocktail dress in freezing cold temperatures without batting an eye."
Yeah, I sucked face, what of it? "The afterparty was clearly a lot of fun for me, and I honestly didn't realize I had kissed so many of the men. Oops. There's not much I can say to defend myself other than if you can't kiss a bunch of cute boys when you're the Bachelorette, then when can you? I obviously take my position very seriously!"
Why Bobblehead Chris Bukowski got the rose: "I decided to give Chris the group-date rose, because he was feeling a neglected since our first date in Charlotte. As hard as it is, Chris wears his heart on his sleeve and I love that about him!"
The trouble with Ryan Bowers (besides his taste in tank tops): "He has a very sweet, soft side to him, but at the same time there was always something about him that didn't sit well in my heart. Despite his telling me I'd be a great trophy wife, it always felt like every conversation we had somehow led us back to his love for football or some other great attribute he possesses. I've always been attracted to the type of man that has a quieter confidence, and there isn't anything understated about Ryan's confidence. While we did bond over our passion for our faith, I never felt comfortable being myself around him without feeling like I was being judged. That night I even asked Ryan if he would ever be the Bachelor, and he never gave me a yes or no answer, so that should have been warning sign number 1,298,398."
The crazy pull to Arie: "That night I was feeling a million different emotions, so when I saw Arie standing at my door I couldn't have been happier. We've had this crazy pull to each other since our very first date and he is the person I looked to if I needed cheering up. To hear how happy he and the other guys were about Ryan going home made me more confident in my decision. And it made me more confident in my relationship with Arie, because I could see how much I meant to him."
If Emily doesn't pick Arie, it has to be because of the producer drama we'll hear more about next week … right? What else could be between them, considering how much time they spend together and kiss and gush and act like love-struck teens? If she doesn't pick him, how is her Chosen One (if there is one) going to react to seeing her live this teenage dream with this hot race car driver?
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff is sticking to his plan to retire after the season finale Sunday at Buffalo.
Westhoff announced Thursday that he was conducting his last news conference, saying he will cap his 30-year NFL coaching career against the Bills -- as he planned to do before the season. The 64-year-old coach is considered one of the league's most innovative special teams coaches. He has spent the last 12 years with the Jets after 15 as Miami's special teams coach and three with Indianapolis.
Westhoff says he had "a great run," and won't rule out coaching again someday but would like to get into the media as an expert on special teams. He also says assistant Ben Kotwica will take over for him with the Jets.
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George Clooney, his father and several others, including Rep. Jim Moran and NAACP President Ben Jealous were arrested during a protest outside the Embassy of Sudan on Massachusetts Avenue on Friday.
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Challenges are just that great at Paper thrills. Imagine that you only have to work on a cardstock and no pattern papers and use up anything available at your stash. oh well i definitely played with my photos, stamps, ribbons and chipboards.
Check out at Paper Thrills for my co dt's layouts.
And what I really love about this layout is I got to showcase the latest photo of mine on our trip to Pagudpod, Ilocos, Philippines. It's definitely a memorable moment for me.
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Paper Thrills: Challenge #10
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May 9, 2011
Paper Thrills: Ad Challenge
I must admit this challenge over at Paper Thrills is my favorite. My mojo kicks in so brilliantly each time I interpret each ad, especially the choices posted in the blog.
I really urged you to check out how it can inspire you for your layouts this week.
Papers I used here is from Lilybee designs. Love the combination. Just as perfect.
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May 1, 2011
Weekend Escape: Busy...busy weekend and Crafty Sketches Reveal
With my targets this year my weekends is always booked with various activities - so busy.
Saturday I had my muay thai scheduled conflict to our scrapping activity but gladly I was able to attend both. I just need to finish though the four layouts from Pia and Ria' class. Both had beautiful layouts to lift.
Sunday I had my muay thai again. this is every weekend by the way. I got to loose those pounds or those spare tire i have for years in my belly. Then I rushed to Framed Shots Camera Club for monthly meeting. What a weekend actually.
Well, whats the most important news for me this weekend is its the reveal for Crafty Sketches.
Heres the sketch- The sketch was created by Ness and its so nice.
and my take.
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This metropolitan area includes Omaha, Nebraska's largest city, and Council Bluffs, a more industrial city on the Iowa bank of the Missouri River. As a gateway to the Great Plains, Omaha is historically a world-class livestock, meat packing, and grain-shipping city. The city has always been a gateway and transportation center, starting with the Lewis and Clark expedition and later as the eastern terminus of the transcontinental Union Pacific Railroad. Today the city's diverse economy includes food production and insurance- Mutual of Omaha, ConAgra, and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Company have headquarters here. Led by Mr. Buffett, Omaha reportedly has more millionaires per capita than any other U.S. city.
Typically Midwestern, the city is well-kept and not flashy. The Downtown is clean and modern, with attractive redevelopment in former rail yards along the Missouri River waterfront. There are attractive new high-rise residential developments along the waterfront and a nice historic district. Shaded streets and older suburbs cover the hills north and immediately west of town, while newer development lies in the flatter areas to the west along I-80 and I-680. Attractive, well-spaced suburbs lead into the country through Boys Town (named after the major facility of that name), Papillion to the south, Elkhorn to the west in the North Platte Valley, all the way to Wahoo. The latter is a small Scandinavian farming community starting to grow as a nice rural alternative with access to Lincoln to the south. Housing values throughout the area are excellent.
The Strategic Air Command headquarters and nearby Offutt Air Force Base provide a sizable military presence, and Creighton University brings a college-town element. The harsh climate can be rough, and crime rates are a little high for the region.
Omaha is situated on the west bank of the Missouri River. The narrow river valley gives way to hills and ridges rising about 350 feet above the valley. Lush deciduous trees cover the hills, especially to the north, while the land to the west and south is more level and open as prairie and farmland. The climate is typically continental with relatively warm summers and cold, dry winters. It is situated midway between two distinctive climatic zones, the humid east and the dry west. Fluctuations between the two produce weather conditions characteristic of either zone or combinations of both. Omaha is also affected by most storm systems crossing the country, causing periodic and rapid changes in weather (especially during winter months). Most precipitation falls during strong summer showers or thunderstorms, mainly in the evening or nighttime. Although winters are relatively cold, precipitation is light. Wind can be significant, particularly to the west. First freeze is mid-October, last is late April.
As of 2014, Pacific Junction's population is 403 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.04 percent.
The median home cost in Pacific Junction is $80,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pacific Junction's cost of living is 21.90% Lower than the U.S. average.
Pacific Junction public schools spend $11,620 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,435. There are about 12.1 students per teacher in Pacific Junction.
The unemployment rate in Pacific Junction is 3.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 6.30%). Recent job growth is Positive. Pacific Junction jobs have Increased by 2.47 percent.
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Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 25 minutes.
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You are invited to attend Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Griffin on Saturday October 6th from 9 am until 1 pm for a time of praise and celebration with a presentation by Pam Jenkins. A love offering will be received. For more information call 770-228-8075
Saint Paul Lutheran Church is having a Fellowship Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 7. At noon following the 10:45 service Luci Hough of Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center will share how you can uphold the cause of life in our community. NewLife FM host Kim Ketola will be there also to sign copies of her book Cradle My Heart, Finding God's Love After Abortion. The church is at 700 Ardenlee Parkway in Peachtree City, 770-487-0339. Suggested donation for brunch is $5 and book sales will benefit FPRC.
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The Salvation Army will be taking applications for those needing assistance with food and toys for the 2012 holiday season. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday October 22nd through October 26th from 8 am until 5 pm daily. All those seeking assistance must apply in person at 725 Meriwhether Street in Griffin. For acceptable ID, documentation and further information call 770-412-6561
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Ace Cafe UK - Sat 19th Jan Polar Cub to Hell
Hi Guys,
Next Saturday I will be departing from the famous Ace cafe in London which is a first for me but I'm told does a good breakfast!
Please whether car or bike, if you are local come say Hi, talk bikes to me and tell me about yourself whilst enjoying a bacon buttie and a mug of tea, maybe a warm up ride for those of you heading off to the Elefantentreffen?
If you aren't local swing by the facebook group We Come in Pieces - Going through Hell to beat Cancer and say hello
So where am I going? - Hell
Well Hell is only the start, in case you don't already know Hell is in Norway, just outside of Trondheim, this gives the project its name
The actual goal for me will be to travel a few hundred miles further to cross the Arctic Circle
So what am I riding?
Well my normal mount is a much loved KTM adventure but this is supposed to be a real challenge and we want to explore the boundaries of man and machine, we want to inspire folk who think they cant travel without a blinged out GS that anyone can make a unique and special journey and we want it to be a metaphor for the fight against cancer, that persistance, hard work and a goal worth striving for makes anything possible
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Pretty Little Liars
Is "A" the Same Person on the Show as in the Pretty Little Liars Books?
Pretty Little Liars book fans, beware! Even you'll be surprised to find out who "A" is on TV. Sadly we don't know "A's" identity, not even the PLL stars do, but we can tell you that "A" WON'T be the same person as in the books. The writers had to create a new "A" because there would be little mystery if they didn't switch things up.
"A" was several people throughout Sara Shepard's series, but she started off as Mona (Janel Parrish). But, the little liars eventually realized this and Mona died in an accident. But don't worry, knowing this won't ruin the show says Lucy Hale (Aria). She told MTV, "In the books, it's Hanna's best friend [Mona], but we're doing it completely different on the show."
However, if you want further proof that "A" will be someone different on TV, who better to turn to than PLL Executive Producer Marlene King? She explained to TVDoneWright that they needed to change "A" in order to continue the show and keep fans in suspense. "We can't stay completely true to them [the books] or we would have been over in 8 episodes. We slow down the stories, twist and turn their plots but always stay true to the characters, tone and the world Sara created."
Those who've read all eight books know that after Mona died, there was a shocking ending involving Alison's troubled twin sister, Courtney. Courtney spent her life in institutions, but when she came home the summer after seventh grade, she pretended to be Alison and her parents believed her. They then sent the real Alison back to the institution, which means Courtney (as Ali) was killed during the barn sleepover. Alison was angry that Courtney stole her life, so after Courtney died, the real Alison took revenge as "A." Judging by everyone's explanations that "A" won't be the same as in the books, we'd say the whole twin impersonation twist probably won't happen on TV.
Sources: MTV, TVDoneWright
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Video:Japanese Tattoos: Picking the Right Kanji Stylewith Michael Metcalf
Popular Japanese tattoos use different kanji styles. Learn about the different kanji styles used in tattoo designs to create the best looking tattoo for you.See Transcript
Transcript:Japanese Tattoos: Picking the Right Kanji Style
Hi, My name is Michael Metcalf, and I'm a student of Japanese at the University of Missouri in Columbia for about.com. In this video I am going to be talking about selecting the right Kanji Style for your Japanese Tattoo.
Research Japananse Kanji for Tattoos
It's important to know, before you go into the tattoo parlor, exactly what you want, research is key. It also helps to have a hard copy of the graphic you want a tattoo of, so you can walk right into the tattoo parlor, show it to the tattoo artist and be right on your way.
Kanji originally came from China, they are used in Chinese writing. They are basically pictographs. Each and every one has meaning. So Japan imported them, so to speak, and started using them in their writing system.
Kanji Tattoo Designs
As I said earlier, Kanji are pictographs, their literally art. So when you get a Kanji tattoo you are basically walking around with a piece of minimalist art on your body. They are very beautiful when done properly. Just like in English, when your writing in Kanji, you can use different styles, or fonts so to speak.
Three of the most popular styles are Kaisho, Gyousho, and Sousho.
Kaisho is very similar to block print, like you have printed English. It's very nice and tidy and easy to read. It is very noticeable, easy to read as I said, but it might not have the artistic flair that you are looking for.
Now their is Gyousho, Which is closer to cursive in English. It's still easy to read, but is artistic enough to maybe not seem as bland as Kaisho would seem.
Finally is Gyousho. It's more on the end of calligraphy, it's very beautiful, it's very artistic, but it can be a little hard to interpret. Even for native Japanese speakers.
So I hope this video has helped you decide what Kanji style you'd like for your tattoo and if you'd like more information on writing your name in Japanese for the sake of getting a tattoo, be sure to check us out on the web, at about.com.


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James Le Fanu is disconcerted by the similarity between his genes and those of a nematode worm or a fruit fly (23 May, p 45).
He is perplexed when the simplest mental process activates many areas of the brain. He doesn't understand how myriad sensory impulses are integrated into his "single coherent stream of conscious awareness".
How this leads to the need to presuppose some hypothetical entity to produce the mind defeats me. Unlike the postulation of the atom, which explained much and predicted more, the purpose of Le Fanu's entity seems only to be to satisfy his personal incredulity.
Genetics and neuroscience were never going to answer the question of what it means to be a human. As a doctor, Le Fanu could answer this question by talking to his patients.
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Jill Florio "Reuse, reduce, recycle!" says:82 of 82 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent place to start for many genres of bloggers,
August 22, 2008ByJill Florio "Reuse, reduce, recycle!" (Verde Valley, Arizona) –
Like many Dummies books, this book is comprehensive! It's a thorough introduction to blogging from rank Internet newbie, to the typical active
blogger seeking to learn more about the medium.
As a 2008 book, it's reasonably current. This is one of those Dummies books the publishers will need to update annually. I recommend readers always seek the latest possible edition of any blogging book, as popular technologies change so rapidly in the field. RSS, comment spam, social networks and podcasting are all given their due space. An entire chapter is devoted to adding and managing photos for your blog.
Two large chapters offer the fundamentals of blogging for business and adding advertising. This won't be specific enough to get any would-be pro blogger rich, but *does* provide enough basics to get started with affiliates, AdSense, TextLink Ads, AdBright and the like.
Lots of screen captures and sidebars explain complex concepts quite clearly. I enjoyed one sidebar in particular about why comment spam exists (and hint; it's more about page rank juice than possible click-throughs).
I'd recommend this book for the newbie through advanced blogging beginner. Intermediate level bloggers looking to to brush up on the basics would likely enjoy adding this as a reference to the bookshelf, and might find a few gems they originally missed.
Advanced bloggers won't find much useful here…but as it's a Dummies book, that's to be expected!
From all the blogging books targeting the beginner, this one offers the most bang for your buck, and really does a nice job of holding your hand along the way.
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Blogging For Dummies: The Best Learning Tool,
August 1, 2008ByPARCS "PARCS" (Southern California) –
Don't let the "dummy" title fool you. With so many blog "how-to" papers written, I wanted a good "how-to" book that would walk me through and hold my hand as I venture into the blogosphere. Susannah Gardner and Shane Birley provide just that … a perfect reference book that takes you one step at a time until you are ready to publish. Thanks Susannah and Shane.
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April 20, 2008ByLisa Sabin-Wilson "WordPress For Dummies" (Wisconsin, USA) –
Blogging For Dummies is a fabulous resource for bloggers, new and old. This book is full of great information, tips, ideas, suggestions and resources that any blogger can benefit from reading. Written by two Pros in the field of blogging, you can't go wrong if you're looking for a one-stop, desktop reference on the world of blogging. Highly recommended!


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Successful Development of Online and Web-based Learning
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This volume draws together experiences in the application of technology to distributed learning. It offers an appraisal of the strategies and processes for managing change in open and distance learning and presents a progressive vision for all those involved in this widespread discipline....
Published January 1st 2001 by Routledge
The Design and Production of Self-instructional Materials
Series: Open and Flexible Learning Series
Designed to help those who are planning to produce open or flexible learning materials, particularly trainers who must work on their own with little support or encouragement. All aspects of the design and production of materials is examined, including the role of audio and video cassettes....
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As institutions and organisations around the world move to more open and flexible delivery of educational and training programmes, there is increasing need for effective forms of staff development to encourage and support change. Staff development is not only critical in helping teachers and...
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Intergroup Dialogues – Psych 122 is a great addition for a first-year student "Looking for something different." There are small, intimate class sizes (9-14 people); a great way to get to know people on a deep level. Lead by student facilitators emphasizing experiential learning both in and outside of class. Being able to discuss "hot" issues relating to Race and Ethnicity, Religion, Sexuality, Ability, Social Class, and Gender (amongst others). This also is great a way to become involved with the Program on Intergroup Relations – a LSA and DSA supported program focusing on social justice in campus community and around the world. [Nick]
Like Nick, Psych 122 is def. my of my fav. class. My topic was about United States vs International where a group of diverse students joined together and had dialogues over different identities and privileges. It was a great way to meet new people who share similar passion and cultivate relationship so they are more than acquaintances. This class serves as an entry point for me to learn about social justice and triggers me to explore more about it later semesters. [Ginny]


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Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, New Jersey, arrives at the Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., in July, 2012.
The UpTake: It looks like a strange saga of politics and startups is coming to an end as Waywire, a video startup co-founded by U.S. Senate candidate and Newark Mayor Cory Booker, has been sold off.
Barring an upset, Newark mayor Cory Booker is likely headed to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Waywire , the struggling video startup Booker co-founded, is headed for the exits.
AllThingsD reports that Waywire has been purchased by Magnify, a New York City-based video curation company. Unnamed sources tell Peter Kafka that Magnify is buying Waywire primarily with equity. Given the site's struggles, it probably wasn't a rich sum. Waywire had raised about $1.75 million in seed funding.
Barring any surprises, Booker won't make anything off the deal. In September, he stepped down from Waywire's board and announced that he would be donating his stake in the company to charity.
Booker came under intense scrutiny from The New York Times and other outlets for his role in the company, with investors including Oprah Winfrey and Google chairman Eric Schmidt.
According to a lengthy story published by The New York Times in August, Booker was mostly hands-off with Waywire, but received a larger percentage of ownership than its technical co-founders. The strong implication is that Waywire's high-profile backers were more interested in courting Booker, regarded to be a rising star in the Democratic Party, than a video curation startup.
At the same time, Waywire made up a significant portion of the mayor's personal assets. According to The New York Times, Booker revealed in a financial disclosure form that his stake in the company was worth $1 million to $5 million.
Another embarrassing detail: the company offered a seat on the board and equity to Andrew Zucker, the 15-year-old son of CNN president Jeff Zucker which earned mockery by Gawker and others. Young Zucker resigned shortly afterward.
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New South Wales is the most culturally diverse state in Australia. People from around 200 birthplaces have made the State their home; in addition close to a quarter of the population speak a language other than English at home (New South Wales 2006 Census).
This diversity is an asset, and makes our State an exciting and vibrant place to live. It also requires New South Wales government agencies to consider carefully their planning and innovation, particularly when delivering programs and services to meet the needs of such a culturally diverse society.
All New South Wales government agencies are guided by the Principles of Multiculturalism which are enshrined in State law. The Principles confirm the right of individuals in New South Wales to:
- fully contribute and participate in the life of the state;
- respect the culture, language and religion of others (within a legal and constitutional framework where English is the common language);
- have access to government services;
- have the linguistic and cultural assets in New South Wales recognised and promoted.
Leading from the principles, four broad objectives underpin the New South Wales Government's Community Relations Plan of Action 2012. These key objectives are outlined in the White Paper, called Cultural Harmony: The Next Decade 2002 - 2012, as follows:
- leadership to encourage and value a culturally diverse society through the establishment of supportive policy, legal and planning frameworks;
- community harmony;
- access and equity within the framework of social justice obligations;
- economic and cultural opportunities.
Public sector agencies make these principles and objectives part of their core business through their Multicultural Policies and Services Plan (MPSP).And the Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW assesses and monitors the performance of public sector agencies, and reports on this performance in an annual Community Relations Report.


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Sales / Lead Regurgitation
"He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly."...Job 20:15
Recently, during timeouts at Portland Trailblazer basketball games, the team has been entertaining the crowd with something called the Regurgi-cam, consisting of having Trailblazer employees film members of the crowd eating and then playing the tape backwards, making the people look like they are pulling digested food out of their mouth. This entertainment never ceases to draw a bunch of laughs and hopefully, it will to be part of their entertainment rotation for a while.
Yet, somehow watching this silly stunt multiple times somehow triggered a powerful insight into search marketing from which I can draw out the following concept:
Online conversions need to be regurgitated in order to properly learn from them.
When I talk to SEO or PPC prospects, they almost always ask questions about analytical metrics that exist at the top of the sales funnel whether they are keyword rankings (SEO) or bid prices (PPC). In my humble opinion, thats a bass-ackwards way to begin a conversation about search marketing. Search marketing clients need to focus on the conversion metrics (Cost Per Lead / Cost Per Sale) at the bottom of the sales funnel and work backwards to get to how the top funnel metrics might fit into fulfilling their revenue goals.
The core of any search marketing effort is web analytics. I dont run into too many prospects that dont have any analytics installed on their websitebut I run into plenty that havent configured it to quickly and easily show conversion metrics. Even worse, Ive seen plenty of analytics setups where the checkout system breaks the visitor path funnel, rendering any conversion analysis impossible.
If conversion tracking is properly setup, the search marketer can isolate the commonalities of website conversions and come up with plans to exploit them. On the paid search side, it might involve creating unique campaigns for certain keyword subsets, really fleshing out the relevant long-tail keywords in the campaign, and bidding aggressively on converting terms / ad groups. For SEO, it might involve pushing link-juice towards highly performing pages and adding some long-tail focused copywriting. Another relevant tactic might involve optimizing the sales path on the website itself to make the conversion process more seamless. If the company is doing email marketing or database marketing, the same principles applyone can track the sales / leads back to the relevant lists / groupings of people and determine common tendencies that can be accentuated on future campaigns.
I think some prospects Ive talked to might be put-off when I guide the search marketing conversation towards ROI metrics and Im OK with that. After all, their Google Rankings arent going to pay their billstheir corporate revenues will :.)
Todd Mintz knows PPC...knows Social Media...knows SEO...knows Blogging...knows Domaining...and knows them all real well. He also is on the Board of Directors at SEMpdx, runs his own side gigs and tweets quite a bit.
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Great analogy Todd. It's difficult to determine where to start if you don't know where you want to be (or where you're going). If you don't have a goal/target in place from the get go, you're aiming at nothing – and often that is comparably w/ the end result.
The most successful campaigns are those that include analysis of prior time frames, current performance & a thorough understanding of what's driving ROI.
Now let me go stuff a sandwich down my throat.
Call me a "whiner", but of anyone at SEMPDX, you're experienced in domain investing and why. Your bio says "you know domaining", yet I didn't find ANY Searchfest sessions on this most important part of MARKETING and positioning of a company's website, either through their initial brand labeling of their company, or backbranding their company name with generic descriptive domains.
Did I miss something on Searchfest promotions? Domains are clearly one of the top three strategies (I'll be nice and not place domaining within those top three strategies numerically) of successfully promoting, marketing, and investing in your own company's website.
One fact is clear: Buy a domain, it's an "appreciable marketing asset" that never loses value and works for you nonstop. There is no "ad fade" or SEO requirement costs for monthly "updates" and "reviews". All other website investments into marketing and advertising your website require continued expenditures, and these will definitely "fade" within just a few weeks to a few months, unless an injection of more cash is utilized to extend the process. Domains don't need that.
If you have a session on domain investing already, I missed it on your site, and I apologize. If Searchfest failed to include domain advice as a session — they should apologize to their attendees!
Domains are the easiest to understand for ROI and how they bolster, even increase substantially a website's brand. Seems like a no-brainer to me to have a clear domain investing session at Searchfest.
Stephen, you won't get an argument from me about the importance of domaining. However, (speaking for myself only) I don't believe the great majority of attendees would attend such a session (even though perhaps they should). At Pubcon, a much bigger & diverse conference that I attend, the domaining session has never drawn much of a crowd…though I offer kudos to Brett Tabke for keeping it on the roster every year.
That's the reason why you don't see domaining at SearchFest.
Hi Todd,
Domain investing has always been a "misplaced education" for online marketers, which includes anyone who has a website. Just because "PubCon" doesn't have a large turnout for their domaining sessions doesn't mean SEMPDX has to cower in telling their clients, fans, and SEO experts the truth. You stated twice publicly that you know this "truth".
Domains don't take anything away from SEO services. In fact, SEO experts should be working with domainers to broker relevant domains for their clients. (Yes, a brokering is a value added service for SEO experts).
I would be happy to head up a solid crew of 4- 5 very successful domainers and host a session at the next Searchfest to bring the simple education of domain investments to your attendees. I think they would get it, because they're pretty smart people. Just turn their focus to a different path that moves their clients to the same destination — website success.
Agreeing to the power of a successful marketing path for SEO clients (domain investing), but failing to explain it to your attendees, regardless of what you think your attendees "want to hear", is not a great utilization of Searchfest, or any website marketing conference's opportunity to educate their attendees fairly.
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The software giant, in response to the Commission's statement of objections over pricing for licensing its Work Group Server protocol technology, said it will waive its right to a hearing on the matter and continue discussions with the antitrust agency.
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- Why....
- ... should those in a certain region of the world (the EU) wish to take it upon themselves to attempt to regulate the "world's software industry market place" when they themselves are not projected to be "a source of technological innovation" according to this recent CNET NEWS article:
http://news.cbsi.com/Gates+Asia+to+spawn+tech+breakthroughs/2100-1008_3-6178194.html
Why place economic obstacles in the path of an "come-from-behind" western hemispheric based company that was itself not the innovator of its leadership held "Work Group Server protocol technology". If ASIA is poised to "become a source of technological innovation" then why not let the industry regulate itself without "socialist" political intervention.
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- The United States, in all fairness, tends to police the world on affairs that do not concern it.
I should know - I live in the U.S., as do most others who read this 'fine news source.'
So it stands to reason that if the EC wants their software a certain way, MS, if it wants Europe's business, will bow down, get on its knees, and do the same thing to a government body that it normally has a government body doing to it.
Besides, MS knows exactly what the EC is asking for. They're just stalling to make this drag on in the hopes the EC will eventually lose interest.
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- Countries Like The USA, Brazil....
- ... are coming up with innovative ways of using ETHANOL as an alternative to imported petroleum products in order to to sustain their countries economy; so, in the same way SAMBA is an alternative to the Microsoft's "Work Group Server protocol technology"; or, is it that those in the EU and others have not heard about the "OS/2, LINUX and SAMBA FOLKS"!
"What is Samba?":
http://us1.samba.org/samba/what_is_samba.html
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- More BS from the EC
- The auto industry here is getting killed by the auto industry there. Why don't we retaliate for their anti-competitive behavior? Didn't they sign the same trade agreement we signed? This is nothing more than anti-American/anti-capitalist wealth redistribution. If it was up to me, we'd stop all trade with anyone who engages in these practices. They are fining a company for selling a product that their own people FREELY bought!!
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- How about the US position on NAFTA ?
- The USA, Canada and Mexico entered into the NAFTA agreement but the United States refused to adhere to the agreement regarding softwood lumber they had with Canada. This went to court, the US lost, they appealed and lost again. Now just exactly what are you trying to say ? This may come to you as a shock but the United States has a big problem respecting any decisions regardless of who or where they come from. How about United Nations refusing to support the United States proclamation of Iraq having weapons of mass destruction. Even the US investigators couldn't substantiate this claim. Now in my opinion the US has little ground to stand on when it comes to deciding on what's fair. Good thing this decision is not one that is up to Microsoft but then Microsoft is alway free to leave and take their software with them.
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- ... the TRUTH shall make thee free as in FREEDOM--TO BOLDLY GO!
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- More BS from the USA
- So the EC is standing up for its people against anti-competitive US
behaviour. Good for them.
When will these people ever get it into their heads that the USA
does not rule the world. MS is subject to EC laws when it trades in
the EC.
Get used to it or take your anti-competitive activities elsewhere.
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- wow
- Automakers from around the world, not just in Europe are eating American car manufacturer lunch for one simple reason: American cars suck!
Totally different then the PC market where MS produces the sucky merchandise but became dominant through illegal and unethical business practices.
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- depends how you define lost
- the US lost as far as the nafta court was concerned but the internation trade commission sided with the US on the softwood lumber issue
sadly the nafta court (setup by the nafta aggreement ) held president
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