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It lets students who have signed up for the service call for a virtual police escort late at night if they're walking home alone.
But on the streets outside the governor's building, uniformed police venture out only under an army escort.
Two guides escort up to eight participants-including beginners-into grizzly territory, searching for scat and tracks.
The other good news is that our liquid nitrogen did arrive today, thanks to two escort cars that made it through the protesters.
And occasionally-as seen in this photograph taken today-she has to escort him outside.
Nonetheless, the transport ship will still presumably need an escort to navigate such perilous waters.
Armed police do sometimes escort groups home for a visit.
The piracy means that warships have to escort ships bringing food.
Suddenly, however, one of the escort vessels turned and headed straight for the submarine.
He had em all scared that they offered to escort people to their cars.
WE were told to not go out without escort for safety.
But, the eccentric outdoorsman said, the motor escort lasted only half the trip.
At first glance, the case against four people accused of running an online escort business seemed routine.
In other words, instead of you personally making an appearance on a website, you allow the proxy server to escort you in its name.
They should also not escort him outside the prison walls.
Now was heard again the clangor of the music, and the measured tramp of the military escort, issuing from the church-door.
Now, in this moment of crisis, he volunteers to escort the sick all the way down.
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We've asked for this! By having large budget deficits ("borrow and spend" by the Republicans), and supporting large trade deficits to fund them (thereby keeping inflation low), we've put more of our nation in control of other countries.
Who do think we're borrowing money from? Mostly China and Saudi Arabia! Together, they could probably buy the entire U.S. west of the Mississippi.
Open your eyes and tell the Republicans to stop their Borrow and Spend mentality.
I wonder how much food the Chicoms are buying from U.S. farmers? (hint)
Update your democrat talking points. Version 2006 is out of date. The dems control the budget process now, and I doubt we'll see spending drop now either.
On one point, I agree. The Republicans made a grievous error by allowing DC to corrupt them and to allow spending to continue increasing.
as if you guys need another group to get all paranoid about! "Chicoms" Come on! It's not Chinese communism that's created this situation, in fact it's driven more by their move toward capitalism. It's the government of every country that determines how much foreign currency to hold in reserve.
Hey, it's Bush's insane spend-and-spend policy that we're in debt to China. You can say that now it's the dems problem, but you can't say it's their fault. but our debt to China and the dollars that China is holding in reserve are two separate matters.
In reality, I don't think this would be quite the shock that Druge describes (surprise) Ultimatly it's the US gov that controls how many dollars are floating around. If China dumped a bunch of them, the fed reserve could buy them up. We'd maintain a stable valuation of the dollar by removing the extra ones from circulation. It might be a hiccup, but probably not a catastrophe. We'd have a harder time adjusting to an unpegged yuan.
"The Republicans made a grievous error by allowing DC to corrupt them" Ha!
why do we trade with commies anyway? This might wake us up to stop buying their goods.
please, this has nothing to do with communism, this is global capitalism hardball. Try to enjoy the excitement!
...but keep in mind that as long as the yuan is pegged to the dollar, a devaluation in our currency = a devaluation in the yuan. China's economy has some issues with stability, which is why part of the reason they peg their currency in the first place. A sudden devaluation of the dollar/yuan could hurt them more than us. Although unpegging the yuan could be even riskier for the Chinese economy.
Somebody forgot to close a div or an href, it looks like. I do not have access to the admin area so will one of you please go in and edit that top post? thanks
I think it wasn't entirely correct to suggest that there's no relation between the dollars china has in reserve and the US debt it owns. It seems like china selling it's debt would essentially have the same effect as china dumping the dollars it's holding in reserve.
I'll stand by everything else! China is a huge investor in the US, they can't sabotage our economy without sabotaging their own. Ah, the beauty of global economic integration!
I am forced to agree with you, to a degree. We are their biggest market. No one else would tolerate so much dumping of cheap and shoddy, goods into their country. Lead paint for the childrens toys, what a laugh.
If the Chinese decide they want to hurt us by selling of the US debt they own they will find themselves hurt even worse than we are. For as much as we buy from them they are but a small part of our economy.
I will disagree on this Marshamallow, they are not capitalistic, for their markets are closed to us. They instead are playing the old game of goods for gold, which if memory severves me, is called mercantilism, a precursor to capitalism.
Furthermore the Chinese are still ruled by a communist dictatorship. This dictatorship is increasing its military spending at a double digit pace every year, which is made possible by the gold they make selling us shoddy goods, made with slave labor. They are not our friends.
Puft and Jacob
You both make good points. We may not have too much to fear and, yes, the Chinese have never been our friends. I still wonder how many industrial as well as military spies they still have in this country. They have another leverage tool which I feel is just as important as well as detrimental-big business. We have been setting up major businesses in China that is healthy for our economy (stock value as well as untapped resource) and shakey also (installation, manufacturing and disclosure of some of our best technologies). They are a smart people and now how to hold these businesses hostage or exclude them from doing business in their country. Not that they would (it would hurt them also) but can you think of a better group of lobbyists to the federal government? Just a thought.
The relationship with them should never have begun in the beginning.
clinton even welcomed them here. They should be on the same level as cuba.
Goods so inferior that you must constantly replace them. I have gone without, rather than buy anything made by them.
They are socking all their money into building up their military, missiles, weapons, subs, etc. and we and walmart are funding it.
They are building a big new port in mexico to ship their cheap goods to. Those goods will be shipped to the US and canada via mexican truckers and rail on the new super highway.
This will avoid our more expensive ports and truckers.
On top of that, mexico is opening their own customs station in Kansas City but say it needs to be declared soverign mexican territory (in the middle of the US).
The cargo that will be inspected will be done in mexico and then in the Kansas station (sure, that's what they say).
Doesn't that make you feel more secure. Maybe china will just ship weapons to sell to street gangs like they did when clinton leased them a old military base in California.
bush is meeting next week in canada with mexico and canada to discuss the SPP (North American Union). bush is classifying this as trade to avoid congress and the senate. What do rice and chertoff have to do with trade? They have been at these meetings.
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The Tornado And Other Damage From ThursdayJuly 25th, 2014 at 8:56 am by Jeremy Wheeler under Weather
It's sad when you hear about a person that died from the weather. Especially when you are covering it. You try and keep people as safe as you can, but meteorologists can only do so much. Yesterday, there was a confirmed tornado on the Eastern Shore. It was rated an EF-1 tornado with estimated winds between 80 and 100mph.
The tornado moved through Cherrystone. It especially hit hard a large campground there. There were 2 deaths as a tree fell on a tent. It was a family and the child is in the hospital A very sad story.
There was a 150 yard wide path of damage. It lasted for 8 miles. One viewer sent in this photo of their camper which had been overturned.
This person said that her child had been hit in the head by a branch. They are all ok according the the email, but there were numerous injuries at the park. There was also some straight-lined wind damage from the storm that stretched down to Cape Charles. Large hail also fell in the region. It made it up to about golf-ball sized.
Looking back at what happened, this was an almost worst case scenario. (a stronger tornado in the middle of the night would be THE worst case). For example, while there was some broad rotation in the storm, but it didn't tighten up until about 2 miles from the shore. It then dropped a waterspout that moved onto land and became a tornado. With the storm moving east at 25mph, that doesn't leave much time to warn. There was a lead time between the warning and the actual tornado. I've heard different numbers, but 8 minutes is the most common. Also, this happened early in the morning. This is typically our most stable time of day. In a previous blog I mentioned that the instability was actually growing at this time. Also at that time of day most folks are just waking up when they are on vacation. It was very warm and humid out. The deep humidity led to lower clouds than usual. With the localized spin this helped lead to a tornado. Finally, the area hit was one of the largest campgrounds in the region. Campers and trailers are highly susceptible to damage during severe winds, and it's even worse during a tornado. So say a prayer for the folks that are over on the Eastern Shore today.
Aside from that we also had strong storms yesterday morning and evening in some other Virginia cities. Here are the 24 hour severe weather reports:
We also had numerous reports sent into the station. Here was one photo of a huge tree down in Hunterdale, VA.
It had to be a strong wind to be able to do that as the tree looked pretty thick. Also, I had one viewer send me a report on facebook. This is of a silo in Sedley, VA which took some major damage.
There were also many reports of street flooding, lightning, and hail. The one bright spot out of all of this is that one large area got rain that needed it.
From the Peninsula northward there was over an inch of rain. About 1-2 inches in some cases. This region had missed out on a lot of the recent rain. So I am happy for them. Jan in Reedville had been hoping for rain for weeks. She got over an inch.
Today the cold front has settled to our south.
We had a cooler morning with lows in the 60s and 70s. There were a few sprinkles early, but then they moved south. High pressure will build in through the day and we'll gradually dry things out. We'll see highs in the low/mid 80s. Winds will be out of the north at 10mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s to near 70. Tomorrow looks good. Skies will be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. Heat will build in again by Sunday. Highs will be in the low/mid 90s. We'll see some late day showers and storms. Storms will fire up again on Monday out ahead of another cold front. Since we've had this crazy pattern, I would expect more strong-severe storms. So stay tuned to the weather. There will be another batch of much cooler air over the Midwest. Behind the front, some of that will move into our region by the middle of next week.
I miss the old days of partly cloudy with a few pop up showers and storms each day during the Summer. I'm not a fan of this crazy pattern.
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Bodily Necessities
The first things needed for survival, no matter when or where they occur, are water and food. You will simply not be able to live for long without either, especially water. While having some emergency water in your Bug Out Bag is a good idea, it is also a good idea to have some means of filtering or purifying water also. There are a number of excellent portable water filters that will remove all biological and chemical hazards from water, and one of these should definitely be in your kit. They are about as big as thermos and are low in cost. Purification tablets, either chlorine or iodine are also a possibility, although the water will have a distinctive taste.
There are several types of emergency food available for inclusion in your Bug Out Bag. Probably the simplest to use are the emergency food bars that require no cooking. These will provide complete nutrition for a day, and are said to be palatable. Another option is dehydrated meals that need simply to be cooked with a little water. If you include these MREs (meals ready to eat), you will need a small pot to cook in.
Being exposed to the elements, especially if it is raining or cold, can quickly sap your strength and leave you open to hypothermia. A good Bug Out Bag will contain the means to get under a 'roof' of sorts. There are emergency tents that will at least keep the rain or snow off of you, but you should also have emergency blankets in your kit, one of which can be used to seal off one of the ends of the tent. A tarp is another good item to have as it can be used to make a tent, provide flooring for a shelter, or make a wilderness shelter more waterproof.
First Aid and Miscellaneous
Compact first aid kits are available from many sources, and one of these should be in your Bug Out Bag. This will allow you to take care of minor wounds without trouble. You might also include a package of Celox, which will help stop bleeding of traumatic injuries.


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Writing jobs may seem hard to come by because there are so many writers trying to land them; however, the world of cyberspace has opened up wonderful new opportunities for writers, so do not despair. Furthermore, mass media outlets have expanded to such a degree that they are in constant need of excellent written material. If you want to know how important writers are to television, think about the recent writers' strike for a moment. Top comedians flailed without their writing staffs, and much watched series could not continue because the actors did not have lines to say. Writers may well stay behind the scenes, but without them, there would be no film, television, or radio programs. This is good news if you are a writer who wants to write creatively and are depressed at the idea of settling for boring bread-and-butter jobs. There are more creative writing jobs available now than there ever have been.
If you're not yet known as a writer, you are probably wondering how to land one of the professional writing jobs you actually want. It can be very helpful to get a mentor or take practical writing classes when they are being taught by an industry professional. You may need to start small and write material for up-and-coming comedians or amateur theater groups to build a name and reputation. Many programs are happy to receive unsolicited scripts for episodes in series or skits in comedy shows. If you have completed scripts or manuscripts and are confident they are of a professional standard, you can get professional advice to confirm this and find yourself an agent. A good agent will do a lot of the ''pavement pounding'' for you and try to sell your work. He or she will also try to find you temporary or permanent writing gigs. Literary agents are very busy people, so they don't just take on anyone. However, if you can prove your worth and know where you want to go in your career, they can provide invaluable support.
TV writing jobs are among the most sought after by writers wanting the security of a regular income. One of the benefits of working with a team of other writers is the intellectual stimulation and emotional support it provides. Some writers find it difficult to go back to solitary writing after the experience. Rarely are top level writing jobs advertised in newspapers or journals. People get to know people in the industry and writers whose work is valued are usually invited to join a team. This is not to say you can never apply for these jobs, so it still pays to keep your eyes open for job advertisements.
Training specifically as a scriptwriter for television and film at a college or other respected training institution can open doors for internships and graduate employment. This way you can work your way up in an industry otherwise very difficult to get into. However, if you are older and do not see this as a viable option, consider taking night classes and reading everything you can about the industry. Some writers' groups specialize in specific genres, so if you can find a decent group specializing in script writing, it may be helpful to join one — with the stress on ''may be.'' There are a lot of dreamers and would-be writers in the world who are not prepared to learn the skills or take the steps necessary to land the jobs they want. Hanging around people like these can kill your own dreams.
Content writing jobs for websites are generally informational in nature; however, it is possible to find some such jobs that require creative writing skills. Online magazines which publish short stories and poetry regularly need new submissions and some are willing to pay quite well for it. Freelance job sites also regularly advertise creative writing jobs such as for ghostwriters for novels, short stories, or scripts. The downside with ghostwriting, of course, is that you get absolutely no credit for the work you have done and can never claim it as your own. This may be worth doing if you are being paid enough to sell all claims to your own work, but on these freelance sites, clients tend to want an awful lot for very little. If you like the idea of ghost-writing, you may want to consider creating your own business and charging reasonable rates.
Some Internet sites allow you to write creatively and broker your stories online to potential purchasers. It pays to be constantly on the lookout for new ways to market your work. Many writers use a pen name online for different types of writing styles, and this can certainly work to build up specialist reputations in different market segments; however, it can work also against you when you want to prove your writing experience under your own name. If you are going to use an alias, just use one. You need to make it easy for potential publishers or employers to find evidence of your writing history and ability.
Finding good creative jobs is easy; landing one is something else again. The good news is that no longer do writers have to eke out a struggling, lonely existence as they put words to paper. There is a plethora of opportunities in modern society for good writers. It is up to you to prepare yourself for them and go after them with a single-minded focus.
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Versace's Facebook Crisis: Three Key Takeaways
Earlier this month, Versace joined the growing list of companies that have experienced consumer-led brand assaults via social media channels, as scores of people posted messages to Versace's Facebook wall in support of a protest against the company's practice of sandblasting jeans. Versace reacted by deleting the comments and eliminating the option for fans to post comments to its wall (although it has since discontinued the practice of sandblasting).
This response has been widely criticized as not only a sign of panic in the face of a crisis, but also as a signal that the company doesn't "get" the conversational spirit of social media. But despite the wide availability of playbooks for overcoming these shortcomings and handing social media-fueled crises — including specific plans for managing attacks within Facebook — there are still important lessons to be learned from this event.
First, never miss an opportunity to educate (and re-frame the conversation)
Unfortunately for Versace, the debate over the ethics of deleting online commentary overshadowed a simple fact that surfaced during this event: The company does not manufacture sandblasted jeans in locations such as Turkey and Bangladesh, where workers from other companies have died due to improper safety precautions. Instead, Versace sandblasts its jeans in Italy and follows the safety regulations that are mandated by Italian law.
But rather than meeting customers and protesters head-on within their chosen venue (Facebook), Versace took the tired path of trotting out a communications professional to issue a formal statement regarding the controversy (at least it was to Mashable). This approach represents a missed opportunity to re-frame the conversation.
Imagine instead if Versace had drafted a blog or filmed a video to: (1) Detail the safety measures that it has in place to protect its employees, and (2) Highlight its safety record. Posting this content to its Facebook Wall and then inviting stakeholders to view it in order to understand how Versace differs from other companies (that have made fatal safety mistakes) would not have ended the debate over sandblasting. It would, however, have educated all interested parties on the facts (which favor Versace). It also would have effectively planted the seeds of trust, respect and understanding within their minds.
Second, specify community guidelines in advance
While Versace has been roundly criticized for deleting comments on its Facebook wall, it's not necessarily a sign of a savvy social media brand to allow uncontrolled commentary on a Facebook page or another digital outlet. If the purpose of a social media channel is to interact with real customers and fans, then unfiltered flaming dilutes the value of the channel for both the brand and its stakeholders (loyal customers, employees, prospective customers, etc.).
However, deleting comments arbitrarily (as Versace did, without explanation) will likely initiate a storm of criticism and detract from efforts to develop relationships with true fans. For this reason, organizations need to offer detailed community guidelines and feature them prominently on their Facebook pages and other social media outlets. These guidelines should specify the boundaries for conversations within brand-controlled social media outlets and call out actions that are off-limits, such as abusive language, bullying of other community members, and yes, even coordinated brand attacks by politically-motivated entities.
If guidelines are clearly outlined and consistently enforced, a perception of both fair play and protection of the community will outweigh charges of censorship.
Third, clearly explain the controversy and provide a forum for related conversations
A brand-jacking (to borrow a term from Jeremiah Owyang) attempt is also an opportune moment to cement a reputation for transparency. Instead of shying away from controversy, then, companies should instead provide forums for detailed discussions pertaining to all brand-related topics — even issues raised via coordinated attacks from third parties.
Within Facebook, a dedicated Discussion tab suits this purpose. In the face of a social media crisis, brands need to acknowledge the controversy on their Facebook pages, re-frame the issue with a educational post (see my first point above), and then also promote an off-wall environment where fans and other stakeholders can debate the issue.
In addition to transparency, this approach has the additional benefit of maintaining the brand's Facebook presence as a place for relationship development between the brand and its fans, and between the fans themselves. This latter benefit is crucial, because it's important o remember that part of the intent of social media and social marketing is to develop communities by fostering relationships not only with customers, but between customers.
It's easy to see the power of a crisis response plan that not only re-frames an event through education, but also promotes confidence in the brand's position by acknowledging an issue and encouraging discussions between stakeholders.
In Summary
Although past high-profile social media controversies — such as those involving Nestle, Amy's Baking Company & Bistro, and Southwest Airlines — have provided numerous takeaways to guide brands through similarly troubled waters, this most recent case offers a fresh set of lessons learned. Specifically, it's important for companies of all sizes to have a social media crisis management plan in place that focuses on educating stakeholders, referring them to community guidelines, and providing a place where they can debate issues while not diluting the relationship-making value of critical social channels.
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I'm new to DAZ3D (moving up from trusty Bryce 4), and I'm having some trouble getting Bryce Lightning to start on a machine I bought as a render box (dual xeon dual core, windows XP 32bit). I get the message "The application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix the problem."
Tried reinstalling, but no change.
Bryce Lightning 7 installs and runs fine on my main box (Athlon X3, Vista Ultimate 64bit).
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This is a fun gun that I made myself for surfing the various breaks in Hanalei Bay. Has a bottom with slight V in the nose going into a concave through the middle of the board, then into a double-barrel concave under the back foot transitioning into a V in the tail.
Has a thruster fin setup that use my own custom thumb fin design that I have been using for years. I have posted a photo of these fins for those interested in fin design, I sell these under the Hanalei Fins name.
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Final Score: Pittsburgh 13, Baltimore 10
Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers got punched in the nose early Sunday night, then rallied for a 13-10 victory over Baltimore to seize control of the AFC North.
In a battle this physical, it was only fitting that the game turned on a defensive play.
Troy Polamalu sacked Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco late in the fourth quarter, exploding untouched across the line to cause a fumble that Pittsburgh recovered for a first down inside the 10-yard line.
The Steelers converted the turnover into Isaac Redman's bruising nine-yard touchdown catch with about three minutes left, taking the 13-10 lead -- their first of the game.
Flacco completed three passes to Anquan Boldin for 43 yards, but the Ravens couldn't get a first down with time running out and they opted not to try for a long field goal to tie it.
"That's Steelers-Ravens right there. That's why we believe that's the No. 1 rivalry in football," said Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin. "It's a humbling thing to be a part of. We're fortunate to come out on top tonight."
Roethlisberger passed for 253 yards, most of them coming after his nose was broken by a blow in the first quarter.
Flattened is more like it.
Roethlisberger played the rest of the game with a bloody jersey and a red stain on his upper lip, but the Steelers (9-3) were no worse for the wear. They took sole possession of first place in the division over Baltimore (8-4) and earned revenge for a 17-14 loss on Oct. 3.
Among Roethlisberger's biggest plays? A pass he flipped out of bounds to avoid a seven-yard sack before the go-ahead touchdown at the end.
"Let's be frank: we needed to come here and even the score in this matchup," said Tomlin. "[The Ravens] came to our place earlier in the year and got us. So we had to even the score."
Flacco was 17-of-33 for 266 yards and threw a scrambling touchdown pass to Boldin that gave Baltimore a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter. Boldin caught five balls for 118 yards -- the only player other than the quarterbacks with more than 100 yards in offense.
Mike Wallace was Roethlisberger's favorite target, catching five passes for 76 yards. Rashard Mendenhall carried 19 times for 45 yards and Ravens running back Ray Rice gained 32 yards on nine rushes.
"Basically, we gave the game away at the end," said Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. "We should've won the football game, and that's disappointing."
Roethlisberger wasn't the only player roughed up at M&T Bank Stadium.
Both teams lost tight ends: Baltimore's Todd Heap suffered a hamstring injury on the first play of the game and didn't return and Pittsburgh's Heath Miller suffered a concussion in the third quarter when his head snapped back on a helmet-to-helmet hit by linebacker Jameel McClain. Steelers tackle Flozell Adams also went down in the third.
"Things were so bad, I thought we were going to put me in at tight end," said Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward.
Roethlisberger's nose was bloodied (appropriately enough) on a sack by Ravens nose tackle Haloti Ngata, who struck the quarterback across the facemask with his left arm on Pittsburgh's first possession.
No penalty was called, the Steelers punted and Big Ben was back in the game for their next series after being looked at on the sideline.
As for the scoring? Baltimore struck first when Flacco scrambled to his right and found a wide-open Boldin in the end zone for a 14-yard touchdown pass with 1:59 left in the first quarter.
There was a scrum on the ensuing extra-point attempt when the Ravens jumped offsides and several players gathered and pushed each other. No punches were thrown and no penalties were called for the ruckus.
The first half ended with Baltimore still holding a 7-0 lead and the Steelers pulled within 7-3 on Shaun Suisham's 45-yard field goal on the first possession of the third quarter.
Baltimore responded with a field goal, Billy Cundiff's 24-yarder, and Suisham kicked a 19-yarder at 12:46 of the fourth to pull the Steelers within 10-6.
Polamalu slammed into Flacco as he pulled his arm back to pass -- and just before he got it going forward. The ball was picked up by linebacker LaMarr Woodley, who rumbled 19 yards inside the 10.
"A lot of guys would go in there and (just) sack the quarterback," Tomlin said of Polamalu's forced fumble. "He sees the game a little differently, that's what makes him special."
It took three passes for the Steelers to score. The only one Roethlisberger completed was a dump over the middle to Redman as the Ravens sent a blitz. Redman broke two tackles to score.
"They blitzed everybody, I got it to Isaac and he did the rest," said Roethlisberger, who finished 22-of-38.
Game Notes
Pittsburgh took an 18-12 lead in the regular-season series...The Steelers have won three straight and six of eight since their loss to Baltimore...The Ravens had a two-game winning streak snapped.
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Kristin Bauer van Straten Auctions Off Sookie's Bra From Sexy True Blood Season 4 Scene!
Gone are the days of Eric and Sookie making love in Bon Temps' backwoods, but you can still get a piece of their action.
To help fund her documentary, Out for Africa, Kristin Bauer van Straten is auctioning off various True Blood memorabilia, ranging from signed copies of Charlaine Harris novels all the way up to Sookie's bra.
That's right, Truebies. And if that wasn't enough, Sook wore the bra during the infamous Season 4 scene where she and Eric made out for the first time. He stripped her down to this white, lacy number and things were just starting to heat up when Bill interrupted them!
To refresh your memory before you whip out your credit card, you can watch the scene below. In addition to being an original piece of wardrobe from the show, Anna Paquin also signed it! You can view photos above and then bid on the the bra on eBay by clicking here.
The auction is already at $610, with eight days still to go. Used bras have never been so expensive!
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Groundhog Day 2012; Will he see his shadow?
Will this terrible winter end or will it be 6 more weeks of unbearable cold? Sense a little sarchasm? Laying it on pretty thick.
Groundhog Day is upon us and Punxsutawney Phil will exit his burrow at 7:20am Tuesday morning. You can literally watch it live if you'd like to while sitting at your desk eating your breakfast. The story goes that if he comes out and sees his shadow, he will run back into his burrow and there will be 6 more weeks of winter. If it is cloudy and there is no shadow, then there will be an early spring. Truth be told, if this website is correct, then there have been 99 times when he has seen his shadow and only 16 times when there was no shadow. It also listed him as being only 39% correct. Good job Phil.
The history, from Wikipedia of course, shows that the event started in 1841 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The citation on that was from the History Society of Berks County in Reading, PA. It is now a big event every year with hundreds of spectators, TV coverage and much more. It always gives me an excuse to watch the movie as well. I always like Phil's prediction.
My thoughts? Well based on history and the forecast, I think the groundhog will see his shadow. It will be cloudy here with a chance for showers but in Punxsutawney they will be right on the edge of the clouds. Not to mention the 800 lights and flashes from the surrounding cameras. 6 more weeks of winter though? Good luck with all that...


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THE Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Joël Kaapanda, yesterday defended President Hifikepunye Pohamba's decision to host selected business personalities at State House by saying the dinner was not held at State House but at "the private residence of the President".
The President's official residence, which is owned by the State, is located within the new State House complex.
The Namibian on Monday reported that Pohamba had hosted a secret dinner at State House on Thursday evening and that it was attended by about 20 prominent businesspeople invited to share dinner with top government leaders.
The dinner raised questions about why the ruling party used the taxpayer-owned State House as a venue for its political events.
"I wish to point out that the dinner in question was not held at State House but at the private residence of the President which is also a family house for the Pohamba family during his presidency," Kaapanda said in a media statement yesterday.
He added that there is no ideal place for the President to entertain his guests other than the official residence.
The newspaper report was followed up with an editorial headlined: 'Leaders Up for Sale?' in yesterday's paper which questioned the purpose of the dinner and stated that "Swapo leaders are aggressively seeking out businesspeople suggests that political power and influence has moved from the villages and township streets to the auction block".
According to Kaapanda, the question on whether the dinner was a social or political event is immaterial.
He said Pohamba has the right to invite whoever he wishes and discussions around the table can either be social or political.
"The President has an entertainment budget approved by Parliament which he can use at his own discretion".
The minister said the dinner was not a fundraising dinner as reported.
"It does not make sense as alleged that the dinner in question was a fundraising function for the Swapo congress. If that was the case, many people would have been invited," he said.
By making that comment, Kaapanda contradicted Leon Jooste, a businessman and Swapo politician who was part of the organising team and attended the secret dinner.
Former deputy minister Jooste revealed that the dinner was aimed at raising funds for the upcoming party congress.
He said that only those who promised to pledge N$100 000 were allowed to attend the dinner.
Kaapanda said Pohamba is known for his open-door policy even though some businesspeople said they were put off by the idea that a pow-wow with top national leaders must be paid for.
Among those who attended was Knowledge Katti, who confirmed over the weekend that he had pledged N$500 000.
Questions were asked on what the businesspeople would expect in return. Some sources said those who pledged donations would have free access to the congress.


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No coach wants his team looking ahead, but the honest measure of tonight's game is this: It is basically a state semifinal football contest.
With No. 1-ranked and seemingly untouchable Knox Fulton almost surely waiting for the winner, Elizabethton will travel to take on Greeneville in the second round of the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs.
"I would think it is (a semifinal-type game) given both teams' histories," said Cyclones' head coach Shawn Witten. "I think the atmosphere will be that way. We've got to really do our jobs and not let Greeneville run away."
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 o'clock at Burley Stadium.
In another Class 4A contest, Sullivan South travels to take on Fulton.
The Cyclones are 10-1, having won nine straight games since a 1-yard loss to Science Hill. Elizabethton reached the Class 3A semifinals three times in the last four years before bumping up a notch.
Greeneville (11-0) is undefeated, and the Greene Devils reached the Class 4A state championship game three years in row. They won back-to-back titles in 2010-11.
This used to be one of the better rivalries in the area, and the teams have matched up in the postseason. The most memorable one came famously in 1998 when current Dallas Cowboys star Jason Witten helped the Cyclones avenge a 28-6 regular season loss with a dominant 43-14 victory.
More recently Greeneville beat the Cyclones 35-26 in 2008, which was Shawn Witten's first postseason game as a coach. Since then, Witten's teams have a record of 11-4 in the playoffs.
Greeneville head coach Caine Ballard's teams have gone 16-2 over the last five years.
It has been a while since they played a really big game, so tonight is a renewal of the once-heated rivalry.
"I think it's great," said Ballard. "It's two of the better teams in Northeast Tennessee, certainly over the last few years, and two of the most successful teams — especially at playoff time.
"The community is excited, and this is what November football is supposed to be about. It should be awesome for the players."
Elizabethton's defensive focus will be on Greeneville quarterback Zach Finchum. The senior has accounted for 2,547 yards of offense and 38 touchdowns. He has thrown 27 touchdown passes with only two interceptions.
But Finchum is only part of the problem.
"Trevor Wright and Hays Culbreth are two guys on the outside with the ability to go vertical and make plays," said Witten. "And they make plays on special teams. They aren't just dangerous at wide receiver, or Wright at free safety. They are dangerous in the kicking game as well."
Wright has caught 26 passes for 621 yards and eight touchdowns while Culbreth has totaled 25 receptions for 606 yards and 11 scores.
On the ground, three players have double-digit touchdowns led by Finchum (11) and Desmond Dabbs (11). Quan Wilson has 10 scores.
Greeneville's defensive focus will be on Ethan Thomas, who has rushed for 1,653 yards and totaled 20 touchdowns. The junior has 4,086 yards rushing in his career.
"Certainly Thomas has our attention," said Ballard. "I like their quarterback (Caleb Bailey), too. I think he's a tough kid, and a good football player.
"We will probably play them pretty squared up. We can't rely on just expecting Thomas. They have other weapons."
Witten said Bailey will have to make some plays for the Cyclones to have a shot at the win.
"They are a stout defense that is so great at stopping the run and pass," said Witten. "Caleb will have to make some critical throws, some one-on-one matchup throws."
But the Cyclones still need to run the ball.
"You try to find a matchup and find a weakness, but there are none of those," said Witten. "It comes down to our offensive line has to do a good enough job. We've got to get Ethan to the second level."
Sullivan South (10-1) at Knox Fulton (11-0) — It's a daunting task for the Rebels, no doubt.
Fulton is averaging more points per game (62.4) than it has allowed all season (57). The Falcons boast a pair of major-college studs in tailback Daryl Rollins-Davis and all-purpose athlete Xavier Hawks. Also, quarterback Penny Smith is quite a threat.
One way to slow the Falcons down is a sturdy ground game, so Rebels quarterback Dylan Wieger — who has thrown for 2,128 yards with 30 touchdown passes this season — may have to keep it on the ground more and utilize running back Blake Christian.
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Volume 180 / Number 2 / November 2012 / Pages 264-296
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In order to reduce the volume and the radiotoxicity of the nuclear waste coming from the operation of existing pressurized water reactors, accelerator-driven systems (ADSs) have been envisioned.The Helium-cooled (He) European Facility for Industrial-scale Transmutation (He-EFIT) concept is the EUROpean Research Programme for the TRANSmutation of High Level Nuclear Waste in Accelerator Driven System (EUROTRANS) Integrated Project (IP) (EUROTRANS IP) backup option, whereas Pb-cooled EFIT is the reference one. The plant has a power of [approximately]400 MW(thermal). Like all ADS plants, it consists of three main components: the accelerator, the spallation target module, and the subcritical core.This paper describes the He-EFIT design at the end of the EUROTRANS IP as well as the studies performed to support this design: spallation performances, trasmutation capabilities, and plant safety analyses.No specific technology deadlock has been identified, and it might be possible to build such a plant given necessary research and development in support.
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I am a physician specializing in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. I treat both adults and children, as part of my specialty, I treat diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, including doing surgery. This also includes treatment of colds, flu, sinus infection, voice and swallowing disorders, sleep apnea, and nerve and skin disorder of the head and neck. I perform surgery of the head and neck, including both tumor and reconstructive surgery. I perform facial plastic surgery and I am trained in the use of laser.
The doctor is very rushed, does not make the patient comfortable to ask any questions, and when asked, makes you feel uncomfortable for asking, and seems to be in a hurry to rush you out. The doctor itself is so rough on patience , doesnt explain what he does and nothing about the treatment. Funny, as I came significantly earlier than my appointment time, so it's not like I was the last patient. Would never go again, as this is not a doctor that cares about his patients, and would not recommend to anyone. I have been searching for a good physician after moving to the area, but this is not it. The office looks old, awful and dirty.
The office itself is old and outdated (not a great first impression). The secretary who checked me in was rude and made it seem like my questions were a HUGE imposition to her. After waiting for 25 minutes I asked when the doctors was going to be ready and she seemed like this was an unthinkable question to ask and that I was being rude asking it. The place is cash only which makes it feel kinda sleazy too. As far as the doctor, he was very short and borderline rude. Terrible bedside manner. He did warm up a bit by the end of the short consultation so maybe he was just having a bad day. Still, I would not recommend this place to a friend if you could help it.
Easy to find, nice friendly receptionist,no wait time and quick diagnosis. He also seemed to care about overall health in his prescription decisions which I like.
Friendly and professional. Great administrative staff.
It was great and relaxing. Everyone was very nice and helpful, I enjoyed my time there.
Awesome visit. He treated me right on the spot. I instantly felt better.
From the ease of appointment, follow up phone call, great greeting when I arrived to the fantastic bedside manner I found the entire experience top notch. I'd return anytime I need an ENT.
Only go if totally necessary. Such a weird place. Appt. at 9:30, Doc didn't get to the office until 10:00. Gross office. Only accepts cash or check-major inconvenience. Not recommended.
Dr. Harrison saw me on very short notice and was extremely helpful treating an ear infection that had me out for the count. Very courteous and thorough.
Friendly staff and doctor. Seemed thorough in his questions and referred me for a hearing exam with a follow-up to be scheduled.
First, I was very annoyed that he only takes cash or check. It is 2015, not 1850, so use electronic payments! He probably does that to save on the credit card fees. But in doing so he's making his problem my problem and this makes me mad. I forgot to bring my checkbook (of course I did, since who uses cash or checks anymore?) so I had to go to a Chase to get cash on the way, which was annoying and could have been avoided if they just got a Square reader or whatever. Second, the office looked and smelled bad. I didn't want to sit on the chairs because they looked old and dirty. This was true both of chairs in the waiting room and also in the examination room. Do people smoke INSIDE of the office? It smelled like it. Get new chairs! Also I was using my phone when the Doctor walked into the examination room and he was rude in telling me to put it away. Just remember who the customer is. You made me go through the annoyance of not accepting any form of electronic payment, so I should be able to use my phone whenever I want. Finally, the staff in the doctor's office should never ask for payment before you've met with the doctor. Payment should occur only after the visit with the doctor and only if the patient is satisfied with the level of service provided.
I had a sinus infection that cause larengytis and he insisted on doing a scope and then pushed towards getting surgery on my (mildly deviated) septum. I'll never go back here.
This was the worst doctor's appointment I've ever been to. There was not one other person there, yet they made me wait around 45 minutes. The office is extremely old and outdated, and the room where the doctor saw me had a regular old chair for me to sit in, not any sort of medical office furniture. Dr. Harrison was immediately and continuously rude, dismissive, patronizing towards me. His behavior was truly obnoxious. He refused to listen to anything I had to say and wouldn't answer any questions I had. He told me I knew nothing and all my others doctors knew nothing. I told him about a condition I have and he said my other doctors are wrong and it's a misdiagnosis BEFORE even examining me. At one point he literally put his hand in my face to shut me up. He kept patting himself on the back telling me how wonderful he was. He spent forever sitting in his chair, typing on his laptop without looking at me or saying a word. The only good thing I could say about this office is that the receptionist was very nice, but they don't take cards and refused to bill me, which i found a bit ridiculous considering I didn't have enough cash on me. I will not be returning to Dr. Harrison.
Empathetic, to-the-point in his recommendations, explains in detail as needed.
The office was a bit of a mess and felt like it was stuck in the past. The meeting was quick and abrupt. Most likely will not go back.
Awful visit. Did nothing to alleviate my congestion and in both visits used a probe to look up each nostril which was incredibly painful.
Very patient, to the point and well worth the wait.
I'm not sure what everyone is raving about. I went in for a sinus infection, but Dr. Harrison did not seem to care about another ongoing problem I was trying to address. The office was NOT clean. The waiting room was dark and dingy. Fine for emergencies but I plan on seeking out a more permanent ENT. Wouldn't recommend.
I can't even begin to describe what a nightmare this visit was.
Dr Harrison is slightly unusual but if you live in NYC, someone who is a bit of a character shouldn't be too surprising. I actually am more at ease with this type of personality than stiff, sterile sounding doctors. He gets the job done and truly cares about you getting better.
He was terrific and so was his staff, but... I completed all the new patient forms online at ZocDoc and his office never got them. Bad for Zoc Doc.
Personally like the guy, and secretary is a sweetheart. But it was a huge waste of money, the frequent endoscopies threw me into shock and i had to go home after. I reacted harshly to antibiotics, and beyond that he was at a loss of treatment beyond his antibiotic / steroids. So now left to my own devices recovering from an incredibly long allergic reaction to antibiotics.
Everything in this office is outdated. The doctor works alone and is constantly moving around room to room in search of something or another. I've taken my father and wife to ENTs in the past and this has been the absolute worst experience. The office is dim with absolute silence, not even an instrumental tune in the background. I brought my mother in for an annual hearing exam and for ear wax, which had accumulated in her right ear. Where other doctors would use the suction method to remove this, Dr. Harrison used a syringe looking object and flushed water down her ear to remove it. When this wasn't enough he placed drops in her ear to soften the wax and indicated that he wouldn't use the suction method on wax sitting close to ear drum although previous doctors had done so. It is safe to say that I will look for another ENT. Choose wisely and look for an ENT with more modern approaches who isn't running from office to office looking for his instruments.
The doctor is extremely through, explains medications well, has a great sense of humor, and made me feel comfortable.
Helpful and effective, just a long wait.
Dr. Harrison is a very good doctor- he clearly knows his stuff. His manner is a little strange, but he listened to my problem and also gave me medical advice on something entirely unrelated to the reason for my visit. His assistant is also extremely helpful- I left feeling cared for!
they were more than accommodating at the last minute, highly recommend this office.
the place is old and looks dirty the dr is kind of a d i and had to visit another Dr soon after because he didnt solve my problem
Dr. Harrison is very thorough and warm, and makes an effort to keep his patients at ease. I've found him to be extremely punctual—a rarity for specialists in NY!
If you want to step into the early 1990's then this doctor's office is for you. Nothing has been updated in the place in at least a 10 years. The Doctor spent more time working on his computer then looking or speaking to me. He has the bedside manner of a freshly caught flounder. The woman at the front desk is a piece of work also. I really liked it when she told another person in the waiting room that the doctor works for her and not the other way around. The office is not clean at all.
Dr Harrison, is a simple professional doctor who diagnosed me right away and got me feeling better as soon as possible. The office is in a great location with a nice staff. Only caveat is you must bring cash for your copay because they do not accept credit.
Overall excellent experience. No waiting, doctor spent more extra time explaining everything. Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Very kind and considerate, such lovely people working the front. Doc did much more listening than talking, then hopped straight in to diagnostics before making any recommendations. Exactly what I want as a patient.
He is a wonderful and thorough doctor. The receptionist is also very kind, knowledgable and helpful. I felt very comfortable with them both.
-dirty office -disgusted by my experience with this doc. -would never recommend.
I was very impressed by Dr. Harrison's determination and genuine interest in seeing me get better.
Very nice receptionist; I was seen as soon as I finished filling in forms, doctor was informative and thorough.
Friendly. I think he may be able to assist my ailment. The office staff was especially friendly.
He's great - very no nonsense - gives great advice
Very professional, personal and thorough. Didn't have to wait.
Very attentive doctor and really seemed committed to getting to the root of my problems, which I appreciated. I will definitely be back and would strongly recommend Dr. Harrison
The Doc was excellent, I had a real time crunch and he we went above and beyond to get me sorted out.
Certainly met or surpassed expectations. Zocdoc was awesome able for me to find the right appointment at the right time. Dr. took me in a few minutes early. Quick diagnosis, electronic prescriptions right to my pharmacy had me in and out of there in record time too.
Amazing doctor! He was diligent in assess my condition and coming up with a solution. I can't praise him enough.
He is a good doctor but kind of old fashioned.
Very friendly and not condescending like most doctors.
Thorough and professional, would go again. Downside: Only takes cash and checks, which is a bit outdated.
The office was bare bones, no decor and in need of an update desperately. It kind of has a post Soviet era feel and look. The bathroom was rather dingy, too as if it had not been cleaned in about a month. I was on time and the receptionist was friendly, although she had trouble locating the info I filled out online. I waited about 20-30 min before I saw the doctor. His approach is kind of old school and abrupt. He doesn't really listen, he talks at you. I didn't feel like we were discussing my health and what to do and he was condescending. He kind of carpet bombed my sinus infection with two weeks worth of different antibiotics, a steroid injection, a steroid inhaler, antihistamines and the usual crystal meth grade decongestants. I forgot to mention, there was also a roach crawling around on the floor of the examination room. I was told my insurance did not cover in house supplies ( ie the injection) and was supposed to pay cash. (This was incorrect as I phoned my insurance carrier and they told me not to pay it) And they only accept cash for the visits or checks. No credit or debit cards.
Dr Harrison was great - I felt very comfortable, he took care of my problem right away (and though it was my fault, there was no judging), and he had a great and humorous bedside manner.
A great doctor who takes the time to explain things clearly and answer your questions honestly.
Very moody doctor. What bothered me the most was his unwillingness to proceed with the surgery after antibiotics failed to fix the problem (I was on antibiotics non-stop over two months, and clearly they were not working). Doctor still preferred medications over procedures.
The wait time was short. Dr. Harrison was confident and friendly. I felt better and confident about getting better when I left.
Really dismissive of my concerns and I just felt very uncomfortable in the office, which feels very outdated.
The facility was nice. The staff was friendly. The Doc was very efficient and thorough.
Just not the doctor for me. Not a bad doctor but a little intrusive in his practices.
Great experience !
He's a good doctor.
Very pleased,
--Used dirty equipment; --Wore a filthy yellowish smock; --Discussed my medical information in front of other patients; --Had bugs flying around his office; --Rude and condescending.
Dr. Harrison is great! He was very comprehensive and professional! His office staff is warm and very efficient. I feel better already!
The staff is nice and so is the doctor. Mixed feelings about his time spent with patients. My wait time was nearly an hour and he spent 20 minutes as he seemed backed up. He did apologize though.
wouldn't mind taking my lunch break at harrison's office.
Besides being a knowledgeable and professional, he is a really funny and friendly guy. He took care of my problem, answered all questions I had and suggested a few tips to maintain a good health. Thanks!
The office is a little dingy and out of date. They do not accept debit cards, only cash and check. I had to wait too long. I did not understand what the doctor said. The doctor and front desk person had a bickering relationship. The woman at the front desk kept sighing with exasperation whenever someone buzzed the front door.
Great doc. Really appreciated the time he took with me.
Dr. Harrison is an excellent doctor. He is well educated, fun to chat with, and does not waste time getting down to the business of making you feel better. He clearly has the experience necessary to quickly diagnose and attack your troubles. I left feeling well enough to pickup medication and confident I'd feel better in the time indicated. The secretary was also funny and could not have been more courteous.
Dr. Harrison is very experienced and friendly, and always manages to fit me in when I need to see him.
Great doctor. Easy experience. Impossibly loud and persistent gum smacking from the receptionist, but I can get over it.
I like that i was able to fill out my paperwork in advance of the appointment allowing me to be seen right away. I also liked that Dr. Harrison is very thorough. He asked a lot of questions and did a full exam and told me what he was doing as he went which is a great attribute.
This physician is very thourough. He is very attentive and appears to be very knowledgeable.
Diagnosed and treated the issue quickly and effectively...will return for any sinus related issues
Very convenient I have an illness and needed immediate diagnosis and medication which he provided as I was too ill to travel to my primary doctor's office uptown. Nice office, prompt and efficient secretary, in one of the old brownstones around Washington Square Park.
Was very kind, compassionate, and helpful - showed a sense of urgency in handling my case.
he was brusque, unfriendly and it seemed that he couldn't wait to get to the next appointment. the office is dingy and poorly managed. i think you can definitely do much better.
The hygienic condition of the room is not so convincing... It's basically just a small apartment without anything that could remind you this is a clinic. The doctor is kind and easygoing, just like an old uncle in neighborhood, wearing casual clothes without a white coat (I don't think it's a problem, but really interesting). He did solve my ear problem fast and thoroughly, but it's a small problem anyway, so I cannot comment more on his medical expertise.
good doc diagnosed treated and cured my sinus infection
Not only did he get to the heart of the problem, in his very thorough medical history review, he took an offhand remark, made a very interesting comment and promised to follow up with his colleagues. He is all about helping the patient, whether or not the problem is in his wheelhouse. Highly recommended!
I am very pleased with Dr. Harrison's service. The staff was welcoming and he was very thorough with his exam and recommendations. He took every precautionary measure to ascertain clarity and lack on pharmaceutical conflict. He provided everything a clear explanation of medications prescribed and back literature of the same.
very good,professional,educational...
Dr. Harrison clearly knows his specialty. He is competent and speaks in layman's terms. He also does e-prescribing right there while you are talking to him, so by time you walk to pharmacy your scrip is ready. No wait time; very pleasant; very easy.
the best doctor ever !!!!!!
Sound medicine. While it's right on Washington Square Park, the office itself was a little haggard.
Very efficient, friendly. I felt confident that all my questions were answered. Good sense of humor (a nice plus when one is having an uncomfortable scope shoved up one's nose ;).
Dr. Harrison is a great physician/surgeon. Genuine, witty and a bit old school. I have been going to his practice for more than a year and half, and I really have no complains. In addition, Jill, the office lady is pleasant and efficient.
It was ok. He was professional and straightforward. I will reserve future judgement when I feel I'm cured!
Very nice man and his receptionist was lovely!
Dr. Harrison was a bit short-tempered when I asked questions. He answered them, but his manner made me feel uncomfortable.
Dr. Harrison was professional and courteous. He was also kind. He sensed my anxiety about the test, and told me jokes and made small talk to help me get through it. Dr. Harrison also explained my diagnosis fully, and gave explicit directions regarding the meds he prescribed for me. He took his time, and I never felt rushed. I also appreciated Jill the receptionist, who was friendly and helpful.
Dr Harrison was efficient and thoughtful in his diagnosis. His prescribed medication took effect almost immediately and I started to feel meaningfully better within 24 hours of my appointment with him. Bravo!
Very fast and professional
Great doctor, listened to everything, took his time. He clearly explained the issue and resolution and answered all my questions. He was able to send my prescription straight to my home pharmacy and you have to love that convenience. Note that they only take cash or check, the receptionist told me when she called to confirm my appt. so I wasn't surprised.
Great manner. Informative. Felt like I developed an action plan.
Dr. Harrison is the best ENT, I've ever been to in my life! He is very patient, easy to talk to, and extremely caring. As a current medical school student, I aspire to be as good as a doctor as him.
fantastic doctor. I'd gone for a ear wax removal. It was done quickly and the doctor was very professional
Excellent. Very friendly, patient, and thorough. Would definitely see again.
He was very knowledgeable and thorough. He took the time to answer questions and explain things to be sure we understood. He had a sense of humor that made us feel very comfortable.
Dr. Harrison was great. There was definitely a long wait to be seen, and then he did leave me sitting in the office for a while after I was taken in. He was very thorough and professional, and generally pretty nice. Most importantly, he seems to know what he is doing, and cares to explain things if you want to know, which is great in a doctor.
Excellent practitioner!
Very nice, personable and helpful.
Great sense of humor!
Dr. Harrison is very friendly. He took time to listen to my health concern and didn't rush me out of the door. I felt that he was quite thorough during his examination and I appreciated the fact that he seemed interested in me not just as a patient, but as a person.
Dr. Harrison is extremely professional and well-versed in his (and other medical) fields. He was knowledgeable, practical and friendly. I highly recommend him.
The doctor needs refresher course how to communicate with his patients -- especially females.
He actually listened to me and took 45 minutes to talk to me about my concerns.
He took care of what I needed for an overnight appt.


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YIELD: Makes 4 dessert servings
ACTIVE TIME: 35 min
TOTAL TIME: 40 min
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine berries, liqueur, vanilla, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl and let macerate at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
While berries macerate, cut out 8 rounds from bread using cookie cutter, then roll each round with a rolling pin, pressing firmly, into a flat 3 1/4-inch round. Generously brush muffin cups with some butter and press bread rounds onto bottom and up side of cups. Brush with remaining butter and toast until bottoms are golden, about 10 minutes.
While bread cups toast, beat cream with remaining tablespoon sugar using an electric mixer at high speed until it just holds soft peaks.
Transfer 2 toast cups to each of 4 plates, then divide berry mixture among toast cups and top with whipped cream and any leftover liquid from berries.


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Jack Gilliland and his wife Cheryl,
began serving our church on
April 1, 2004.
Cell Phone: 870-582-1517
Parsonage: 870-289-4141
Sunday............Sunday School................................9:30 am
Morning Worship...........................10:45 am
Discipleship Training........................5:30 pm
Evening Worship..............................6:30 pm
1st Monday......Prayer Meeting...............................5:30 pm
1st Tuesday.....W.O.M. DeQueen Nursing Home......9:00 am
2nd Tuesday....W.O.M. Ashdown Nursing Home......9:00 am
3rd Tuesday....W.O.M. Prayer Meeting....................9:00 am
4th Tuesday.....W.O.M. Bible Study.........................9:00 am
Wednesday......Mid Week Services.........................7:00 pm
Meal..............................................6:30 pm
Thursday.........Quilt & Craft Guild...........................6:00 pm
Our van runs on both Sunday and Wednesday nights.
Please call the church office ahead of time to be picked up.
Church office (870)-289-2121
Meet Our Minister of Music/Youth
Gary T. Revels and his wife
Jennifer, began serving our
church on March 9, 2008.
Cell Phone: 870-582-2362
The Penalty - Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
The Payment - Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
The Provision - Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
The Profession - Romans 10:9-10 "That id you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation."
The Prayer - Romans 10:13 "For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Church Office:
3466 South Cameilla
P.O. Box 53
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Concepts for logotype and generic record sleeve.
…BBC,FIVE and MTV (UK). Various digital projects.
Development of a new company logotype and tag line "Built for life – Since 1875″. Followed …
Logotype, tag line development, visual identity, showreel packaging, stationery and DVD menu design.
Pitch designs for an updated Kew Gardens website.
Visual identity design including logotype, services brochure, press ads, and van livery.
Work with WeDigital that developed communications agency Canoe Inc's online presence.
Identity for local architects. Logo development, stationery & business card.
3D showreel player and site design.
Various designs for iOS and Discovery Channel Microsites
Bespoke headline font design for local record label.
Personal designs for a short run of screen printed T-Shirts.
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The United States is in the midst of a massive restructuring of public-sector service delivery and regulation, particularly as they relate to the governance and management of its public schools. Staffed by broadly interdisciplinary teams of accomplished professionals, the most successful of the new federal, state, and local education organizations are replacing decades-old public bureaucracies and interest group politics with "learning organizations" committed to using public problem solving techniques to accelerate adult and institutional, as well student learning.
Columbia Law School, Columbia Business School, and Teachers College have launched the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) to mobilize university resources to study and, where appropriate, support these public reforms. As part of that effort, this year-long course is intended to prepare graduate-level Business, Education, Law, and Policy students for the challenges of public-sector problem solving and to provide them with opportunities to apply their knowledge—and newly developed skills—within the field of K-12 education. The course pursues these goals by:
1. Establishing conceptual frameworks for public-sector structural change: Theoretical readings, case studies, and class discussion examine important conceptual, organizational and legal shifts taking place in the public and nonprofit spheres, drawing on changes in the private sector.
2. Immersion in public K-12 restructuring: Examples from the federal, state, local, school and classroom context (including many current K-12 controversies) provide insight into the organizational, legal, administrative, and pedagogical changes taking place in K-12 education.
3. Building concrete professional skills through hands-on projects: Structured and team-based consulting projects for K-12 organizations enable students to build professional skills, domain expertise and professional contacts. Recent clients include the NYC Dep't of Education, the NYC Leadership Academy, Excel Bridgeport (a non-profit supporting school reform in Bridgeport, CT), and Proof Points for Educational Success (a national non-profit).


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If you use regular skewers without decorations, feel free to skewer the chicken before you place it on the grill.
YIELD: Serves 10 (makes 20 kebabs)
1. For the kebabs: in a plastic bag or airtight container, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Add chicken, toss well to coat evenly, and refrigerate overnight.
2. For the sauce, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. Remove chicken pieces from marinade and season well with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and juices of chicken run clear when pricked with the end of the skewer. Thread 3 pieces of chicken onto each skewer. Serve with Lemon-Pepper Yogurt Sauce.
Excerpted from the book Katie Brown Celebrates: Simple and Spectacular Parties All Year Round. © 2008 by Katie Brown. Reprinted with permission of Little, Brown and Company, NY. All rights reserved.


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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Andy Cohen on How He Dealt With Russell Armstrong's Suicide on the Show: "It Was an Extremely Difficult Situation" — Exclusive!
As Wetpaint Entertainment reported last week, the filming of the Season 2 reunion for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was one helluva drama filled day, so we caught up with host and executive producer Andy Cohen to get his take on what really went on when the ladies sat down for an extended chat about their most shocking season to date.
"It was really dramatic," he told Wetpaint Entertainment in an exclusive interview at the NBC Television Critics Association All Star Party. "We talked about every single thing there is to talk about. Everything was on the table."
One of the more sensitive topics discussed that day was Russell Armstrong's suicide and how it had been handled on the show. Cohen tells Wetpaint Entertainment that he had a lot of control over how Armstrong would be portrayed throughout the season, and admitted it was not an easy process.
"It was an extremely difficult situation with a lot of decisions to make," he says. "We felt like every decision we made was after endless conversations. We edited him out of things that we thought we should edit him out of, and we kept him in other things. It was all for a reason, and it's just up to the viewer to decide. I think what emerged was a story of a woman in the midst of a situation of domestic violence who was trying to get the courage to get out of the situation."
And as far as Brandi Glanville's quickie nuptials in Las Vegas and rumblings of the network's annoyance with her recent behavior, Cohen denies the claims.
"I heard it, but it's not true," he says. "Why would I care if she had a quickie marriage? I don't know. It just has nothing to do with me."
What Cohen does care about is producing a juicy hour of television, and it looks like with the reunion he got his wish.
"It was intense. It was funny at times," he says. "And there were alliances shifted."


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Last year I did my second Princess Half Marathon training with some great people at Fleet Feet. It has added a lot more fun to these long miles, and I have learned a lot from everyone I run with. One of my favorite things I have learned from the people I run with is how to "Big Girl" it. Big Girling it is just as you are getting to the end of you walk/run intervals… when the end is in sight you pull up your "Big Girl Panties" and give it your last and best effort and run it in to the finish. So, it just became a habit that now when I am at the end of a run, I always try and "Big Girl" it to the finish. It's a great way to finish a run.
Well, this past February when I ran the Princess it was ridiculously hot and so humid we could see the fog laying out in front us as we ran. I will admit that my running partner and I took more walk breaks then we usually would, but it was completely called for with that thick humidity. Getting up some of the hills and bridges were a total bitch so we would take it slow and walk our way up. But, whenever we got to the top of a hill we would "Big Girl" it all the way to the bottom to make up a little time. It's always easier running downhill of course. I can't remember how many "Big Girls" we did during that race but it was a lot of them. I didn't break any time records or even break my own personal record on that race, but I finished it with a smile on my face despite how hard it was. We had a great time and I cannot wait to run it again.
I, like most people have a lot in life I have not done yet. But, life gets busy. I am a wife to a man whose personality is larger than life; a mom of 2 happy, healthy and mostly well adjusted kids; mom to two dogs. I am a daughter, a sister and relative, and that is just off the top of my head. I have done a lot... But there is still so much I haven't. Life gets in the way but I am not worried because I know I will get everything done. I have plenty of time.
But, just recently my mom said to me in one of those "I'm not being judgy and it's your life" moments, about how I don't do my laundry fast, that I just take my time doing it. I do my laundry a load or two everyday versus knocking it all out in one day. If I miss a day it's okay because I will be doing some more tomorrow. Maybe once the kids have moved out and Jody and I are empty nesters I can do it once a week and get by, but kids make a lot of laundry... So why fight it.
I think the rest of my life should be the same. Getting a little done everyday and eventually it will all add up. The kids are growing up so fast. I am now the mom of a middle schooler. How did that happen? So, I am enjoying these long days of summer while my kids still want to hang out with me and go do silly things like stay in the pool until the sun goes down. Or like taking them to Bass Pro Shops so they can go try shooting a bow and arrow which they think is the coolest thing ever. And, the same with my husband... like spending a week lounging around on the beach and not feeling pressured or responsible for anything. It's been a few years and we really just needed to hang out together and be silly and irresponsible again.
Life is like training for a marathon (or in my case a half marathon) you don't run the whole distance your first day out. It takes time to get there, to build up to it. A little every day. And, when it gets hard, just slow down and get yourself past the hard part. When it's easier you can run and make up some time. And when you can you have to you just pull up your "big girl panties" see the finish ahead of you and run it in with a smile on your face. Time is short and 42 years goes fast. Here's to hoping I can make the most of it.
Time is so short and I'm sure
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Recipe by L. Stafford
"This kaleidoscope of a salad is bursting with color and nutrients! Use organic whenever possible and a balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing."
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1 bunch
fresh spinach - torn, washed and dried
1/2 medium head
red cabbage, shredded
2 large
carrots, sliced
red bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons
balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 ounce
pumpkin seeds
1 pinch
salt and black pepper to taste
SUPER SALAD! I absolutely LOVED this salad! Added 1/2 cup red onion (chopped fine), 1/2 cup pecans (chopped fine), and 1/2 cup bacon bits. Used sunflower seeds (about 2 oz) instead of pumpkin seeds. Served with Paul Newman's Balsamic Vinegarette (Light or Reg - both exceptional). What a nutritious and tasty salad! Simply fabulous! I tried some with spinach and some without and it's great both ways! Thanks for such a wonderful post!
Very dull and very bland. Did not like it at all nor did any of my guests
52 Ratings
When I first saw these ingredients, I thought this salad would be rather bland! WRONG!! It was delicious! Went over well with the guests and it was extremely healthy. Nice change from the lettuce and tomato salad. Thanks for sharing this one. I'll definitely be serving this one again!
This is really a colourful salad and quite delicious. Very crunchy texture. I added a red onion to mine. I also made a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt & pepper.
Simple, basic, but lovely and colorful fresh salad. I omitted the carrots (not a fan of them), using additional multi-colored bell peppers instead. I added some thinly sliced red onion and chopped, toasted hazelnuts rather than the pumpkin seeds. I used my own vinegar and olive oil dressing, ratio 3:1 of oil to vinegar. A light, lemon vinaigrette would be delicious too.
Very colorful and healthy. Used Paul Newman's light and marinated the pepper, cabbage and carrots in it before hand. Also used sunflower seeds.
Next time I may consider shredded carrots instead, but there definitely is a next time. : )
Great Salad. I used sunflower seeds and upped the cabbage. Ate leftover salad for three days, now that says it all!
Oh my. This was a wonderful salad. A very good change from the "same old same old salad". I did not add the pumpkin seeds, but got some sunflower seeds instead. I also added some romaine lettuce and crumbled feta cheese. This is the first time I've ever eaten the balsamic salad dressing, but my hubby and I both went back for seconds! We will have it again (soon!). Thanks for the great recipe!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Salad de Colores
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 141
Calories from Fat: 49
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