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text: Living LivingReligionEgypt Mariya Karimjee on Sep 3, 2012 @ 11:47 AMSep 3, 2012 @ 11:47 AM PublishedEgypt: First veiled woman broadcasts the newsA woman wears a full face Niqab on the streets of Blackburn July 20, 2010 in Blackburn, England. Syria has banned the wearing of full face veils in it's universities. The controversial Islamic niqab and the full face burqa has also seen calls across Europe for the garment to be banned. Many Islamic groups have called the ban discrimination against Muslims.Fatma Nabil, wearing a cream colored headscarf over a dark suit, became the first Egyptian woman to read the news on state television wearing a veil today.Though a majority of Egyptian women cover their hair, and veiled women are common on Egypt's satellite and cable channels, under ousted President Hosni Mubarak (and the Presidents before him), the hijab was kept off state-run stations.Nabil, who had worked on the Muslim Brother station Misr 25, started at Channel 1 over the weekend, the AFP reported. Her appearance today prompted a intense debate in Egypt over whether the move was indicative of current President Mohammad Morsi's mission to move toward a more Islamist Egypt. Morsi is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood.According to the New York Times, at least three other veiled women will soon be appearing on state television, including a weather presenter, Egypt's information Minister Salah Abdel-Maqsoud saidHowever, people are still skeptical of the change. The Associated Press reported that "critics perceive the appearance of veiled women not as a breakthrough in personal freedom but a cosmetic change: State employees they say will still take their cues from the ruling elite, but from an Islamic one rather than a secular one."Discussion: Do you believe this marks the end of a secular Egypt?


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DVD-R's Freezing During Playback
Can somebody give me some advice? DVD-R's I am burning seem to be freezing. The discs are free of scratches. The freezing occurs at different chapter points. Could it be the labels I am using? I don't think its the hardware, I use SONY DVD-R's.
I have been using Avery CD/DVD Labels.
I shoot wedding video and use Final Cut Express to edit. I then Use iDVD to author the DVD and burn the Disc Image. I then use Toast 10.0 to burn the DVD. I use a brand new Lacie external DVD burner.
Any help or advice would be appreciated. I can't have brides angry with me :)
Ooo, angry brides, bad!
I would say it's unlikely to be the labels (have you tried one without?), but it could be the discs.
Have you tried playback from the files on your computer, rather than disc, just to check that it's not an encoding problem first?
I would then try a different brand of media as a test too.
Report back with some more info and we'll go from there.
I started using Staples DVDs and had the problem, so I upgraded to the Sony brand and still have the problem. I will check the playback on the computer tonight and let you know what I see.
You might also try switching to DVD+R media. I haven't had much luck using -R media regardless of brand.
UPDATE- Ok its seems like the problem was the labels. The bride (who is also a good friend of mine thankfully) removed the label from the disc and the DVD then played perfectly. The bad labels I was using were Avery 8691 - CD/DVD Labels. They are paper and can cause skipping or freezing due to overheating. I have now switched to Avery 8962 Labels which are designed to work on DVD's and are made of a film that will withstand the heat problems. I tested this label on the same DVD that had problems and it played perfectly. It also look better than the 8691s. The only problem is the cost. The cost over $1 per label, but its worth the money to guarantee playback.
Glad you got it sussed out.
$1 is better than an angry bride. :D
Has anybody had any luck with Inkjet Printable DVD-Rs? I am ssuming they are better than putting a label on a DVD. Epson even offers a photo printer that will print directly to the disc for as low as 179 on B&H Photo.
I had a lightscribe burner, which worked ok, but you need specific discs for that.
I can't imagine that printing on them would hurt at all. Could be an expensive experiment though.
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A number of cutting edge technologies like QR Codes, Augmented Reality, 3D, Sixth Sense that enable interactivity and engagement between digital devices, physical materials and human beings have concluded to this new concept of phygital.
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Favourite Simpsons Episodes (By Season)
Submitted by Rushmore on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 04:48
- S1 - The Call Of The Simpsons
- S2 - Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
- S3 - Saturdays of Thunder
- S4 - Last Exit To Springfield
- S5 - Homer Goes to College / Secrets of a Successful Marriage
- S6 - Lemon Of Troy
- S7 - Marge Be Not Proud / Summer of 4 Ft. 2
- S8 - Homer's Phobia
- S9 - Not Yet Decided
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These are all quality. My pics would differ, but it's like choosing between the double-chocolate and the triple-chocolate cake, really. Is "Secrets of a Successful Marriage" still your all-time fave?
It's up there, probably second, as i think no.1 now belongs to lemon of troy. However i really really like Secrets of a Successful Marriage, brilliant example of homer just getting everything wrong, and i like episodes that explore marge and homer's marriage.


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Please be safe, and have a great time.
Please be safe, and have a great time.
You too Tom and everyone else. Happy Thanksgiving!! Starting the blessing early this year. There's so many people and a church full alone from Rackmup... [img]/ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Happy Holidays,
Happy TGiving.
I'm happy for my job, family and health and to be living in the best place on earth.
I hope that all you guys and gals have a very happy Thanksgiving, and that you each have as much to be thankful for as I. Looking forward to serving my family tomorrow, and watching the Redskins beat Dallas, [img]/ccboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img] well, atleast seving my family, LOL!
Gayle in Md.
Same to you Tom and all the CCB gang. After T day the best part is left overs. I love white turkey between Aunt Hatties 9 grain with best foods light mayo, yumm. That is a begining. Man I'm feeling heavy already! goble, goble, goble!!! Have fun, be safe and remember your heritage.
be smooth; better control and power with less effort.
Stay well and safe and EAT!YUM-YUM!
Carol~and everyone else!

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You too Tom.
I'm going to an A.A. potluck I think.. so I guess getting drunk is out of the question. [img]/ccboard/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
Happy t-day to you too Tom. We are leaving to drive to Roanoke today to have dinner at my brothers. We will be inside eating, while my three dogs stay in the car while we bring them yummy. knowing me, I will spend as much time with my dogs as with my family.
After all, I am sooo thankful for my dogs but my sister in law is a neat freak and wouldnt let them in. Then my mother likes one of them, the mix, but my norther guys, the 100 pound malamute and the 40 pound husky puppy would freak her out. oh well, I am sure it will be a good day .LOL
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
Happy bird-day to the Tribe from Voodoo...eat lots, drink some, repeat!!!
"Doesnt mean that much to me to mean that much to you"...Neil Young
God Bless You and Your Families
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Educational series on pain management for those with arthritis
9/4/2013, 11:20 a.m.
The Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Northeastern Ohio is taking aim at arthritis pain with an educational series called "Breaking the Pain Chain" that will begin in October in Willoughby.
Classes will be held on Mondays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at ActiveCare PT, Inc., 36495 Vine Street, Suite L, Willoughby, OH, 44094. Registration deadline is September 30.
The program is designed for people who desire to be an active participant in their arthritis management. It empowers participants to effectively manage their arthritis and related chronic pain, and helps them build a personal Pain Management Plan.
Taught by an Arthritis Foundation-trained leader, the series will explore: Understanding Arthritis (Session 1); Pain Management (Session 2); Diet and Exercise (Session 3); and Complementary Therapies and Stress Reduction (Session 4). Participants can attend all four sessions or pick and choose the ones that are right for them.
The class fee is $40, which includes a Health Organizer and a variety of Arthritis Foundation educational materials. Partial need-based scholarships are available.
Pre-registration is required by calling the Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Answers line at (216) 285-2836 or (800) 245-2275, ext. 6416. For more information about Arthritis Foundation programs, services and events, visit www.arthritis.org/ohio/neo.php.


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At Grambling: Played 2008 season as wide receiver at Grambling State University.
High School: Was three-year varsity letterman at wide receiver and kick returner for coach Pat Honeycutt at Austin McCallum HS. ... Knights won district championships all three years, combing for a 26-9 record. ... Made first team all-district, all-area and all-region as a senior and won the district's Outstanding Receiver Award. ... Played in the annual Cen-Tex All-Star Game after his senior season. ... Had 78 receptions for 1,074 yards as a senior and 68 catches for 961 yards as a junior. ... Best game was seven catches for 170 yards and two touchdowns vs. Elgin as senior. ... Set school record for most 100-yard receiving games with six and for longest kickoff return with a 98-yarder. ... Also set one-season record for all-purpose yards with 2,117. ... Also was two-year letterman in basketball and four-year letterman in track and field. ... Averaged 11.0 points and 6.0 assists per game as a senior. ... Starred on McCallum's region finalist 1,600-meter relay team for three-straight years.
Personal: Van Lawrance Franks was born on Jan. 23, 1990. ... Son of Van Franks and Lashelle Lyons. ... Has two younger sisters, VanLexus and Tori. ... Majoring in criminal justice.


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I was disappointed this game never got an official guide so I want to make this as detailed as an official guide would have been by incorporating my own hand drawn maps, video run through and lots of graphics! Needless to say this guide is taking me awhile, (It didn't help that my hard drive crashed and set me back a few weeks either!). So I've created this page to provide status updates and previews and also keep myself motivated! Look for guide progress updates every Friday!
Guide is 46% completed
I've decided to put up what I've done so far! You can check it out here:
Deadly Premonition 100% Completion [In Progress]
04/06/2015 – Chapter 12 of the walkthrough is up!
04/02/2015 – Went through and cleaned the page code (there were broken tags that prevented me from adding new content!) Working on graphics and coding for CH 12 currently hope to have the entire chapter up over the weekend!
01/14/2015 – Still incomplete 3 years later yikes. To be honest losing data really set me back and killed my motivation to work on it which is why it's still incomplete. One of my resolutions this year is to finish this sucker. I have a new 100% walkthrough re-recorded I'm currently organizing my data/notes to pick up where I left off.
05/03/2012 – Back to working on this (sorry was distracted by Silent Hill stuff)! Added Chapters 10-11 and I'm currently working on Chapter 12
12/10/2011 – Edited Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 walk throughs to include the missing department lunch scenes I recently found.
10/17/2011 – I'm back to working on this sucker! I have Episode 2 Part 1 Chapters 08-09 complete!
08/31/2011 – I've decided to put up what I've done so far! You can check it out here: Deadly Premonition 100% Completion [In Progress]
08/5/2011 & 08/12/2011 – Still super busy at work so not really motivated due to being tired but I am still making slow progress. I have rough draft and notes up to Episode 2 (part 2), Chapter 12 and have gameplay recorded right before the start of Episode 2 (part 2), Chapter 13.
07/29/2011 – Unfortunately not a good week with progress as I really busy at work and too tired when home to work on this
Main story: Finished up writing through the end of Episode 1 but I have rough and notes through to Episode 2 (part 1) Chapter 09. I still need to take screens an organize what new I've written into my walk through page format. Still early in the game but the good news is that a lot of side missions and cards collected so later chapters will focus only on main story missions and will faster to write about!
Still only recorded game footage beginning of Episode 2 (part 1), Chapter 10.
07/22/2011 –
Main story: Finished up writing through the end of Episode 1 and have completed some more side missions. I haven't recorded any new gameplay.
07/15/2011 –
Main story: Finished up writing through Chapter 06. I have my game play recorded to the beginning of Episode 2 (part 1), Chapter 10 and I am in possession of all the car upgrades, York's vehicle, Legendary Guitar Grecotch, unlimited sub machine gun, magnum, Wesley Special and a couple new suits
07/08/2011 –
Main story: Finished up writing through Chapter 05 (Murder Site). I have my game play recorded through the Town Hall meeting and Dinner in the main story with the last race completed, another department lunch, 11 more side quests completed and another 2 started.
07/01/2011 –
Main story: Finished up through Chapter 04 (Profiling) and 90% done writing up Chapter 05 (Murder Site). I know not very far in the main story but a lot of time was spent collecting things and completing side missions.
Days in Game covered- 2 with 10 side missions completed.
Collected: 31 trading cards, 7 bones, a fast travel device, 1 special weapon, weapon bag and lots and lots of Agent Honor (Red) around town.


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By Army Sgt. 1st Class Jon SoucyNational Guard Bureau
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 9, 2012 National Guard chaplains are providing support as part of Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery operations.
"The chaplains are providing religious services and prayer for recovery teams," said Air Force Chaplain Brig. Gen. Alphonse Stephenson, director of the National Guard joint chaplaincy at the National Guard Bureau and Air National Guard assistant to the Air Force chief of chaplains. "They're providing on-the-spot counseling and encouragement to not only military personnel but to everyone who is affected."
Many of the chaplains who have responded are from the New Jersey and New York areas, which provides for a greater connection to the communities affected by the storm, Stephenson said.
"They're from the community and they put on the uniform and report to where they are supposed to be and then they go right back out into the community again," he said.
And while chaplains in the affected areas are primarily there to support military members, they have ministered to non-military members as well, Stephenson said. One way they have done this is by engaging with members of the local clergy.
When it comes to providing support, "a chaplain just doesn't say no," Stephenson said. "There is no such thing."
For Stephenson, a New Jersey native, the storm affected him personally and he found himself providing support to his 89-year-old father in the days after the storm.
"He lives on the Jersey Shore and his lights were out," Stephenson said. "Thank God his house was standing and everything else was fine, but his power went out."
After eight days without power, Stephenson said his father was beginning to feel frustrated and somewhat overwhelmed.
"I said to him, 'You were in World War II in seven invasions and right now you're sitting in Brick Township, N.J., with a house where the power is out. How tough is that?'" Stephenson said. "And he said, 'Ya know, you're right.'"
"And I think that's what the chaplain has to do -- put it in perspective," Stephenson added.
Putting things in perspective is one way that chaplains work to provide hope and encouragement for those they support, Stephenson said.
"The presence of the chaplain is to bring hope," he said. "That's our best product, our most important product. I think the cross or tablets or whatever religious insignia is on the uniform of the chaplain, it's a symbol of a trusted agent."
And from the chaplain's perspective, Stephenson said, that mission of providing hope is the same whether it's responding to a Hurricane Sandy-type event or as part of the overseas or warfighting mission.
"It's approached with the same vigor," he said.
And in a disaster situation such as Sandy, chaplains provide an essential element, Stephenson said.
"I think the chaplain's presence is absolutely necessary in these situations," he said.
And being there, he added, is part of the chaplain's mission.
"We are spiritual strength, wherever needed, whenever required," Stephenson said.


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The first in a series of strong upper level troughs and associated surface low-pressure systems (one of which helped spawn several days of severe weather and heavy thunderstorms) is exiting the western Great Lakes region today (Fig. 1). In its wake, a second, stronger system will be moving into the inter-mountain west (Fig. 2). This system, with unseasonably cold air throughout the atmospheric column, should lead to some significant mountain snowfall across Utah and Colorado later in the weekend. Snowfall will likely be enhanced on east-facing slopes of the Rockies as a strong northeast low-level wind flow sets up by Sunday (Fig.3).
In fact, earlier today, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Denver/Boulder, CO issued a winter storm watch for Mother's Day Sunday which noted that snow was expected to form over the mountains Saturday, with a snow level of around 9,000 feet. Rain is expected to transition to snow at successively lower elevations Saturday night, such that snow will arrive across the eastern Plains during the day Sunday. According to the NWS, look for 1 to 2 feet of snow in mountain locations and 4 to 9 inch snowfalls across the foothills. Snowfall amounts in the Plains will depend upon when the transition to snow occurs on Sunday.
Accompanying the rain and snow, strong winds (gusting to 30 miles per hour or more), in conjunction with heavy snow, could lower visibilities to a quarter of a mile or less. Lowered visibilities and snow-covered roads could lead to some road closures.
The heavy wet snow should accumulate sufficiently on leafed out trees to break tree limbs. Downed limbs and trees will likely lead to power outages.
To the east of this storm system, an upper level ridge will allow many places to experience above average temperatures well into next week. This is on top of the myriad of warm temperature records (both maximum and minimum) set at several eastern U.S. cities on May 8, 2014.
Finally, warm, dry air from the southwest U.S. will still be affecting parts of southern and central Plains states.
In between these three widely different air masses will be a zone of conflict. Daily bouts of severe weather and heavy thunderstorms can be expected across the lower Mississippi River valley to south and east Texas today, retrograding westward to the southern Plains northward to Iowa and Illinois by Monday. Retrograding means moving against the normal wind pattern (which at these latitudes, is from west to east).
Computer models show widespread coverage of one to two inch rainfall amounts across this zone, as well as localized heavier amounts. Given the history of the tropical air mass and a predicted tendency for storms to train (move) over the same location, rainfall amounts could easily reach double or triple the average predicted amounts. Over parts of the Colorado Rockies, several inches of rainfall (or melted snow) are expected, as well (Fig. 4). Localized flooding should be anticipated wherever heavy precipitation occurs.
By midweek, the storm system should migrate eastward, crossing the Mississippi River Valley and begin affecting the Appalachians (Fig. 5). They system should also start to assume a "negative tilt," meaning that it would become oriented northwest to southeast. This enhances upper level divergence and increases the risk for heavy rainfall and severe weather to the east of the system.
By next weekend, computer models show this system "cutting off" and becoming a closed low-pressure system over the Great Lakes (Fig. 6). At the same time, a second cut-off low moves into the Pacific Northwest. Both of these lows are linked to the larger polar vortex expected to be located over far northern Canada.
It isn't until the beginning of the following week (Fig. 7) that the upper level wind pattern becomes "zonal," blowing mainly west-to-east, across the U.S. It's at this time that more seasonal and tranquil weather will again return U.S.-wide.
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Man SMH New Orleans We got to do Better stay inside where are the parents!!!!!!
I like the trade watching Landry highlights I feel he is going to bring some instance scoring ability and consistancy that the Hornets are in need of. Don't get me wrong I love Thornton he went to my school and we even had classes together at LSU but its just something between him and CP3 that they can't gel as well like he did with Collison. I don't know if thats the deal but MT5 good luck with the Kings Im still rooting for ya and Welcome to the Nola Carl put us in playoff contention Geaux Hornets!!!!!!!!
HPS why don't you take your negative comments of this site . Its always something with you and by frankly I have had enough you B!tch and Moan ova issues that does not involve you and you're looking to stir drama. Do everyone a favor and get off this site Go to the Charlotte Observer and observe the Bobcats DOUCHEBAG!!!!!!!!!!
I also like Cassilas and once he comes back into the linup we would have much needed upgrade from our Lb spot. BUTT I disagree in saying that Lb class is week. Frankly I hope the saints can get Casey Mathews the linebacker out of Oregan he fell in everyone's mock draft BUTT I think he would fair well well in Gregg Williams 4-3 scheme. Plus he's from the Matthews Clan which has made a enormous contribute to the NFL. Am I missing something that others are looking over with him because when I watch the highlights this guy is a freakin STUD!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with MLB playoffs, NFL, and college football all heading to its peak of the year its gonna be hard for any NBA team to get some airtime especially when its preseason. And besides if the ball is not in Lebricks hand no one gets the spotlight and thats how it is. But back to the game as preseason goes on I see more hustle in this team since the Orlando debacle this is going to be a real talented team once everyone gels together. Kinda reminds me of the young and upcoming thunder team. Cmon Hornets bring a second championship to the City.
Yeah he could say all he want but I still don't trust Lebrick he has his own nefarious purpose. CP3 please stay away from him.
Welcome to the Who Dat Nation Mr.Jones just run like you did in Dallas and you guaranteed a spot for a while well just until Bush and Pierre comeback. And yeah with Betts having miscues and Ivory legal troubles its good to bring in some more depth at running back. Still wish we would have gotten Dexter Mccluster though.
First of all the saints did something that teachers in Louisiana has never done to the kids give them hope in that if you strive for excellence you could accomplish great things. they don't deserve it.
Its bout time UNO does something good in Athletics now can we please move back to D1 status this is hurting the many young men and women in athletics who attend this school.
Obviously this couldn't come to soon. We don't need to kickers especially one who is a 46 yearold journey. I have faith in Hartly Kickers are always the blame when things go wrong not a kicker in the NFL is consistent these days so get off the mans back. What Im really worried about is this offense I mean Recievers missing catches Oline not opening up holes for running back and not protecting Brees and now the disaster with our runningbacks. We really should have gotten Dexter Mccluster in the draft He is a complentable back to reggie and Pierre and now he is a star with the Chiefs. Next year Please Coach Draft an OLB, DT, and RB, or we will be just like the Bucs one and done.


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We just wanted to give all of our fans who plan to tune in to our Wednesday night shows a heads up tonight, the schedule will be going through a few changes this week. Starting tonight, Behind The Music will air at 9 p.m. ET/PT and Couples Therapy will air at 10 p.m. ET/PT for the rest of the season, so make sure you take note and reset your DVRs. Tonight's Behind The Music will focus on Akon, and upcoming episodes will feature Brandy and Nas.
House of Consignment will air on Friday this week, with back to back episodes at 8 and 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. Starting next week, it'll take over Tuesday night with episodes at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. As always, you can keep up to date with VH1's full program schedule by checking here.


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This past weekend Neo-Life guitarist "Najite" performed for former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon for the "Nigeria Prays" Organization.
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ADP Acquisitions:
Immigration and Naturalization Service Should Terminate Its Contract and Recompete
IMTEC-86-5: Published: Mar 20, 1986. Publicly Released: Mar 31, 1986.
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GAO reviewed the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (INS) management of automatic data processing (ADP) to evaluate its ongoing, multimillion-dollar computer systems acquisition.
GAO found that INS: (1) violated procurement regulations by conducting additional negotiations with the proposed awardee in late-night meetings, which resulted in the awardee reducing its best and final offer; (2) favorably evaluated the proposed awardee's offer of a decentralized system, while it downgraded the other offerer's proposal for the centralized system it had specifically stated that it required; (3) evaluated equipment price offers on the basis of lease-with-option-to-purchase, then awarded the contract on an installment-purchase basis, even though the other comparable offer was at least $1.8 million lower; and (4) violated the terms of its delegation of procurement authority by accepting changes in the size and configuration of the system that increased contract costs to over $11 million more than authorized. Although the other firm eventually negotiated an out-of-court settlement to perform the contract, it installed the original company's proposed equipment under the same terms and costs as the original contract. INS modified the contract to incorporate the new awardee's fees, which resulted in prices exceeding both the originally awarded and published list prices. The payment of higher-than-list prices contrasted with both commercial and federal practices. Although it was urged to cease ordering equipment against the current contract and recompete its computer needs, INS renewed its agreement for fiscal year (FY) 1986. GAO believes that the continuation of the contract and the absence of documented computer needs is a material control weakness.
Matter for Congressional Consideration
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In its FY 1986 and 1987 budget deliberations, Congress directed INS not to use any funds for additional ADP procurements, pending INS review of its ADP modernization program, as recommended.
Matter: To ensure that INS makes no further unwise expenditures for automation, Congress should make the INS FY 1987 appropriation for computer acquisitions contingent on implementation of recommendations to the Attorney General.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: INS contracted with FEDSIM for a complete requirements study, which was completed in June 1987 and accepted by the INS Executive Committee in August 1987. Although FEDSIM proposed an archetectual approach for INS, the appropriateness of the approach still needs verification. Both INS and FEDSIM recognized that much of the data used in the analysis have low reliability.
Recommendation: To ensure that valid INS computer needs are met expeditiously, but at the lowest reasonable cost to the government, the Attorney General should direct the Commissioner, INS, to reassess, justify, and document current and projected INS ADP requirements and translate those requirements into a long-range, documented strategy. The reassessment should result in a clarification of INS equipment needs.
Agency Affected: Department of Justice
Status: Closed - Not Implemented
Comments: INS is committed to a recompetition. Actual recompetition will be subject to completion and evaluation of prototypes. This recommendation may be closed because a subsequent GAO report recommendation will result in followup in this area.
Recommendation: To ensure that valid INS computer needs are met expeditiously, but at the lowest cost to the government, the Attorney General should direct the Commissioner, INS, to competitively procure the automation needs outlined by this strategy and terminate its contract with the current contractor, including that equipment currently under lease.
Agency Affected: Department of Justice
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: INS chose not to report ADP procurement as a material control weakness because it believed that the problems disclosed by GAO were an isolated incident caused by INS personnel not following established procedures.
Recommendation: To ensure that valid INS computer needs are met expeditiously, but at the lowest reasonable cost to the government, the Attorney General should direct the Commissioner, INS, to report ADP procurement as a material control weakness under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA).
Agency Affected: Department of Justice
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Click to download report (2.6mb PDF) Politicians and environmental activists often make it seem as if a transition to a green, climate-friendly energy future were primarily a matter of finding and deploying trillions of dollars to replace fossil fuels, improve energy efficiency, solve energy poverty, and so on. But they seldom ask just what these… Read more »
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Manchester United have been drawn against Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League while Arsenal face Bayern Munich and Celtic will play Juventus.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will already be looking forward to coming up against Real manager Jose Mourinho in what should be two mouth-watering encounters.
However, Ferguson will be only too aware that United have a poor record against Real. One of the classic contests between the two teams came in 2003 when United crashed out 6-5 on aggregate in the quarter-finals despite winning the second leg at Old Trafford 4-3.
Arsenal also have a very tough test after being paired with the runaway Bundesliga leaders and last season's beaten Champions League finalists Bayern Munich, who are 1.40 to win the competition.
In terms of glamour it is great.Neil Lennon
In terms of glamour it is great.
In 2005, Bayern edged past the Gunners 3-2 on aggregate, with Thierry Henry's second-half strike in the home leg not proving to be enough after Arsene Wenger's side had lost the first clash in Germany 1-0.
Celtic will have it all to do to reach the quarter-finals after being drawn against last season's Serie A champions Juventus, who were so impressive in beating Chelsea in Turin recently.
However, Neil Lennon's side will be full of confidence going into the games having performed so well in the group matches against Barcelona, Spartak Moscow and Benfica.
"In terms of glamour it is great," said Lennon. "In terms of qualification it is going to be very tough. But we will take it as it comes and our supporters will be looking forward to this match.
"Juventus are littered with world-class stars and they have been very consistent over the last 18 months. But coming through the group as impressively as we did, and you never know where you are going to be in a few months time.
"This club is built on the legends of Jock Stein and the Lisbon Lions, this team is reaching those same heights again. They have belief in themselves and have been playing very well away from home."
Elsewhere Barcelona, 101.00 to win the Champions League this season, will play an AC Milan side that has struggled so far this term while the 2004 winners Porto face Champions League newcomers Malaga.
The full draw is:
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DURHAM, N.H. – Head coach Maureen Magarity and her staff recently announced that Stephanie Spoto (Pittsford, N.Y.) has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the University of New Hampshire women's basketball program and attend the school next fall.
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Spoto, who is currently a senior at Pittsford Sutherland High School, was recently named to the All-Greater Rochester Second Team after a solid junior campaign for the Knights. She is also coming off a two-year stint in which she played AAU with the Crystal City Stars Girls National Basketball club team.
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Recently, after trying out and finishing my Lancome Renergie Morpholift Eye Serum and Eye Cream, I am back to using the Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex. Anyways, I will talk about that in another post.
So, by now, some of my dear readers would have known that I am really crazy over eye makeup, eyeshadows, and colored eyeliners, and one of my all-time fav colors for the eye is PURPLE and similar shades from the Purple family.
I purchased the Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Eye Pencil in #04 Black Plum last year when it first came out. They came in quite a number of shades like green, blue, besides the usual black and brown. Because of my affinity for purple, naturally I would purchase a shade from this color family.
Some words on the Double Wear Stay-In-Place range......it's a range by Estee Lauder that offers long-wearing makeup for up to 12 hours. I know they have foundations, powders, lipsticks, lip pencils, concealer with SPF10, Shadowcremes in this range.
Alright, back to this Black Plum eye pencil......
This eye pencil is dual-ended, with one end is the pencil, while the other is a smudger.
It is a dark purple shade with a slight metallic sheen to it. It's not exactly shimmer, but appears slightly metallic when swatched. It glides on smoothly on the lids and the color is buildable to make it darker. Once on the lids, it actually sets quickly and stays on for hours without any smudging nor fading! I tried it on my slightly oily lids, and it lasted on me from morning till night time, without any eye base.
Because it sets rather quickly, it is advisable that should you decide to 'play' with the liner a little like smudging it to get the smoky effect, it is best to do so immediately after you draw it on your lids. And to do one eye at a time.
When I first started using it way back, I wasn't quite apt at using it, especially when it comes to the smudging part, as it sets so fast, and I had trouble smudging it afterwards. So I left it as it was. And it actually looked quite good just with the liner on my lids. It sort of defined my eyes.
I have used this just on its own (as you can see in the EOTD), as a base for eyeshadow to create the simple smoky look using one of the NEW Beauty Gossip technique (will do another post on it), and of course, as a liner over eyeshadows.
This is indeed a very versatile eye pencil. Except for the fact that it sets rather quickly and any manouveur you want to do with it has to be done fast. Nevertheless, its staying power is almost 12 hours, for me at least (as it lasted on my lids from morning till night).
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When I bought this last year, it was retailing at RM68.
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Winter/Spring 2015
Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Fridays, 10:00-12:00
January 23rd to March 13 (8 weeks)
$175 members / $190 non-members
Jay Ryan, Instructor
Note: This course requires a minimum of 5 students to run
This course is a perfect "next step" for those who would like to explore watercolor painting beyond a basic understanding of color and brush strokes. Using the brilliant nature of light (and dark), we'll "push" the medium, adding other water media, brushes, and paper surfaces, and experiment with palette color mixing to capture magic and luminosity. In each class we will start a new painting together using landscape, still life, the figure, abstract or imaginative thought, or narrative ideas as subjects. Each class will also provide a brief and supportive group "critique". Students will leave with expanded knowledge of technique and traditional and contemporary use of watercolor.
About the Instructor
Jay Ryan is a Fairhaven painter and a Gallery Instructor at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. A former K-12 public school art teacher and administrator, Jay has studied at Massachusetts College of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and Framingham State and Lesley Universities. His work has been locally shown at the Judith Klein Gallery, ArtWorks! and Gallery X in New Bedford and the Marion Art Center.
Winter/Sring 2015 MAC Dance Academy
February 23 to May 4 (10 weeks)
Instructor: Paige Hiller
Preschool (age 3-4) 3:00 – 3:30
Beginner (age 4-5) 3:30 – 4:15
Intermediate (age 5-6) 4:15 – 5:00
Winter/Spring 2015 Session Begins Monday, February 23rd
Click here to Register and pay on-line.
The Marion Art Center is now accepting registrations for its Spring 2014 Dance Academy. Classes are held on Mondays and run for 10 weeks. Fall session is grounded in classical dance, whereas the Spring session focuses heavily on choreography and recital performance. All classes are on Mondays.
Preschool Dance:
Preschool instruction is for children between the ages of 3-4. Class is 30 minutes and involves ballet warm-up, jazz stretches, basic mat tumbling and basic tap steps. The fee for the 10-week Session is $145 for Marion Art Center members and $160 for non-members. (Child MUST be 3 years of age at the start of the Session.)
Beginner instruction is for children between the ages of 4-5. Class is 45 minutes and involves ballet warm-up and barre, jazz stretches, beginner mat tumbling. The fee for the 10-week Session is $155 for Marion Art Center members and $170 for non-members.
Intermediate instruction is for children aged 5-6. Class is 45 minutes and involves advanced ballet warm-up, barre and adagio, tumbling, jazz stretches and combinations and tap combinations. The fee for the 12-week Session is $155 for Marion Art Center members and $170 for non-members.
PRESCHOOL PIANO (age 3-5 yrs)
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25 minute private lessons for children ages 3-5 yrs.
Friday mornings at the Marion Art Center.
$20 per lesson (includes cost of music/materials/recital)
Little Mozart's Preschool Piano is an early music enrichment program for children, ages 3 to 5. Lessons are designed to introduce children to the piano, and teach basic foundation skills that will inspire an early appreciation for music. Individual lessons place an emphasis on rhythm, finger position, music vocabulary, music notation, note reading, and encourage overall fine motor development. It is offered 3 times per year at the Marion Art Center for 10 week sessions during the fall (Sept-Dec), winter/spring (Jan-April), and summer (July-August). Each session concludes with a short recital. Children may repeat sessions through age 5, to enhance their knowledge and performance skills.
To reserve a lesson time contact Jamie Wiksten: email@example.com or 508-295-0379.
Instructor: Donald Richard
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About the Instructor – Donald Richard earned his Bachelor of Music from University of Lowell and has been teaching private lessons on piano and trumpet since 1980. He has substituted in the Old Rochester Regional School District since 1999 and since 2003 has assisted with the Sippican Elementary School Annual Band Blast and other events.


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Just wanting to update a little.
Only the Odds.
Oftentimes, the Odds are very funny, as in
heartbreaking humorous.
They need to be, because if I wasn't laughing, I would be crying.
We have had SG for a few hours here & there.
In spite of a somewhat strung-out, tense, Nanna, he sees the Bright Side.
This is his painting.
A Rainbow, SG on the left, & a bright large Nanna on the right.
There is Sun, a Pool, and Blue Skies.
He is so glad School is back tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 27
Just the Odd Bits.
Just wanting to update a little.
Posted by Meggie at 1/27/2010 10:08:00 p.m. 15 comments
Friday, January 22
Black Comedy, or Keep an Eye on the Bullet Holes...
I just don't know where to begin, after the most recent post.
Mr & Mrs NN, have had the worst possible diagnosis. The tumour was removed, with success. It was not benign. So begins a long journey for our very good friends. ( Shocking 'bullet holes' in our world!)
They remain in our hearts every day, with love and caring, of affection deeply felt.
We have had some very black comedy, in our quest for Health and Wellness.
Yesterday, I took a very ill GOM to the local Medical Center. Our usual Doctor was Interstate for the week.
GOM had continued to deteriorate, in spite of antibiotic treatment.
We logged in, for an appointment with 'first available Doctor'. We were told the wait would be an hour, so we decided to sit and wait. GOM had forgotten his hearing aids, but I had thought I might have time to go home to get them. On being told it was an hour, we decided it was not worth a trip home. As they say, 'famous last thoughts!!' "They" lied, of course, and it was over 2 hours before we got attention.
We sat and waited. We observed a Doctor-person arrive, & begin to take patients. I have seen this Doctor before, whilst waitiing with my Grandaughter. He has been dubbed 'The Old F***er' by some of the regulars. We had no knowledge of this Doctor, nor his history. We have, however concluded, on past sightings, that he appears to be in need of the mortuary trolley or an ambulance to cart him off. He appears to be a very ill man. Bent double, and unable to call for his patients.. The receptionist calls out the name of the latest patient.
Yes you guessed it, we got allocated to the OF.
It was like some ghastly black comedy, or tragie/comedy. As we are greeted, silently, by the OF, I produce the medications sheet provided by our regular GP. I explain in almost shouting terms, the problem with GOM's chest and the fact he is about to be out of Antibiotics. The whispering GP finally tells me has Parkinson's Disease, so he cannot talk above a whisper, (which is often unheard by me.) I am shouting, explaining that GOM is deaf, so therefore unable to hear Dr Whispering P. I have to be the interpreter, as it were.
Dr W P listens to GOMs chest. He tells us GOMs chest is 'in a bad way'. Not comfortng news, but exactly what I had suspected. He then takes 20 minutes on his compter to give us a couple of prescriptions for medications. A stronger inhaler medication, plus a repeat of the Antibiotics. With differing instructions on how to take them. Not comforting, but not to be questioned.
I feel like I am dancing in some macabre comedy when I am trying to tell GOM what is happening, & trying to explain to the ever-smiling Dr OF , that we get it, and thankyou very much for your attention. I did wonder if the rosey cheeks & the perpetual smile were part of the Parkinson's. A very sad, but somehow hideously comedic Doctor visit!
GOM continues to be gravely ill. I am the primary carer & the nurse. I dont mind if he spends all day in bed. I try to give him nice meals with variety.
I still remain the most pitiful house wife in the area. I loathe housework, and I suppose I always will.
I bear the scars today.
There was blood all over the floor- it was mine! Leo decided he did not want his paws clipped, nor his nails trimmed.
So the Groomer, & I had a hot sweaty, bloody, hour getting him to play 'ball' one might say. Today, I have lost skin, -hence the blood on the floor- bruises you would not believe, to both forearms, plus thighs, as we sat on the floor tying to get cooperation over trimming those last 2 feet!!
He was so good today, when we had an unexpected visitor, who barked LOUDLY at Leo. We got Leo on the lead, & he was very good. Our visitor was a Golden, who is normally so placid, but he gets excited on seeing 'toys'!!
All is calm now. The day has been hot beyond belief. I wanted to float away on Cloudboats.
Posted by Meggie at 1/22/2010 10:49:00 p.m. 25 comments
Labels: No music.Days from Hell
Tuesday, January 19
Do You Fit The Profile...
I have thought of many posts over the past few days.
Some, I have mentally filed away, for future thought, and consideration.
Some, I have discarded as boring beyond belief or endurance. ( Of course, I realise this post may indeed fall into this category to many readers!)
In my lonely hours as a nurse, I have resorted to mindless
mindless being the foremost description,Televisual distractions.
This is where the title of this post originates.
I have noticed there is a distinct "Profile" one has to fill, if one wishes to be a FEMALE Television Presenter, News Reader or Weather Girl.
Flicking about the various channels, I have had the opportunity to observe the fact that MALES can be almost any shape, age, fit, unfit, dishevelled, grey, pasty, wrinkled, wart-or-mole-laden, and they will not be denied employment. They may also have facial hair, though most do not.
Hair, of lack of it does not seem to matter. Nor does colour, of the hair, or lack of it, style, and even some atrocious dye jobs, and wigs are quite acceptable... for MALES.
Woe betide the hapless female who does not fit the "Profile".
It seems the preferred image this season is the Afghan Hound look. Blond is preferrable- never mind about the black or dark roots, they are optional.
Also, never mind if the 'Personality' has crossed eyes or one slightly off-centre-eye-cast. the hair is the THING!! Houndlike features are optional also, but wrinkles or sagging, or visible signs of age, are all OUT!
For the Female Presenters, that is. (Some oldish, prune-like Males seem to be immune from any type of discrimmination, regardless of how unpleasant their visage may be, to the televisual viewer.
It is most important that the hair be tamed to within an inch of it's life, with a strict adherence to the 'Afghan' look.
Dark hair will even be accepted, as long as the overall effect is still Afghan.
Try any Channel, I am sure you notice what I mean. Of course, I am talking Oz TV here.
What ever happened to "Variety is the Spice of Life"?
More ARRRGH with my ISP. My service keeps dropping out, with no apparent reason?? WTH!
Posted by Meggie at 1/19/2010 07:25:00 p.m. 15 comments
Labels: Very crabby blah blah blah WTH is going on with the Internet
Wednesday, January 13
Just a few curiosities, I have been thinking about.
I suspect bad news, in any form, really makes you stop, and take stock.
For some time now, GOM has suffered from depression. A depression which he would not admit to, so he refused to consult anyone about having it treated. It affected me deeply, and living with it was difficult.
Since I struggle with periods of depression, they began to blob into one continuous condition.
It seems that now, since staring the very real possibility of imminent death in the face, Gom has had a change of heart. It is almost as if he has decided he wants to live longer, and refuses to believe he may not.
Which is a very good outcome, even if it had to come at such a high cost. We had another heartening visit to the Doctor yesterday, and he told us, that although there is a long road ahead, there is a pleasing response to the drugs. I know he feared there was cancer, which was not evident in the scans. The latest blood tests show no sign of any cancer, so that is very good news.
Once again, thankyou for all your support & wonderful thoughts wishes and kindness. I am sure it all helps.
On another sad note, Mr & Mrs NN (Nice Neighbours) have had some very devastating news. Mr NN is very ill, and is being operated on today, for removal of a brain tumour.
We are keeping them both in our hearts and hoping for a positive outcome. Mr NN is the same age as I am, so he has a lot of living left to do!
Onto other curiosities.
I have been thinking of days past, friends we no longer see, but still keep in touch with, and relatives we hold dear.
Childhood phrases spring to mind, with curious sayings that are never heard today.
Only the more mature (haha) among you, may remember these.
"Excuse me, Mrs Pillharding, it is snowing down South!" This indicated a show of petticoat -remember those??- beneath the hem of a dress or skirt. It seems hilarious in this day and age, when quite often sheer clothes reveal the knickers
or lack of beneath, and petticoats are unheard of! Or, alternatively petticoats are worn as outer garments.
"So what if my shoes are old fashioned? They are clean and well paid for!" Often, if one's shoes squeaked it was said they were not paid for.
"Little pitchers have big ears!" Referring of course to small children's listening ears. Or possibly nosey neighbours.
"I hear that June Flashbottom is pregnant. I always knew she was no better than she should be!"
(I never did really understand this one? who decreed how 'better she should be?' than whom, or what needed she to be better than, or not better than?) I suppose it was a reference to 'class' or 'breeding'- especially if June Flashbottom had been "Putting on Airs" or "Above her Station" which are other old terms. These days it would be referred to as being "Up herself" I suppose. Which is a bit silly, since that could not be the reason she is pregnant....
"Of course Gloria Pullknight is putting on weight, she is up the duff!" Or "Nola Slatter has a bun in the oven" Further terms for (usually an umarried) pregnant girls.
"Excuse me Mrs Arden, the pigs are in your garden!" This was a childhood saying when one burped!
Yet more curiosities...
I should write a book on How Not to Garden!
All the money I spent on containers, best potting mix, countless plants, fertiliser etc etc, could have provided us handsomely with fruit and vegetables for one month approximately!
The only things that I had limited success with, are some herbs, and the lettuces, which we did eat and enjoy.
I was told that I was mistaken thinking cardboard boxes would be ecologically sound to use for planting. Bugs love carboard, as it provides an excellent nursery for their growth, along with hand roots and leaves to eat.
I was also told that tomatoes hate lettuce, so planting them together was a mistake.
The white butterflies love my garden attempts. They have feasted royally and well. I caught a fat caterpillar eating one of my Topsy Turvy Tomatoes. I squashed it, which I normally never do!
I had a nice ripe tomato, ready to pick. It was large, about the size of my fist. Imagine my dismay when I found it gone! Who knows what secret predator took it? I wonder if lizards eat tomatoes? Perhaps it was a sneaky rodent? Or a secret Possum? I have no idea, but I hope it choked them!!
In other curiousities, I find I am unable to concentrate to read, or sew or even watch much TV. I suppose the reason is called worry. Try as I will, my mind will not stay away from 'Reasons'.
We did watch and really enjoy a Movie called The Blind Side. If you have to beg borrow or steal it, make sure you see it!! It is wonderful. What makes it even better, is that it is a true story!
We also saw The Lovely Bones. I was disappointed in the casting. I nit pick about things like 2 dark brown eyed parents having a light grey eyed child. I hate it when the Movie is different to the book. Which is not to say I did not enjoy the Movie, it was just 'different' to what I expected.
Another engrossing Movie, which was harrowing, but excellent, is Brothers. Distractions I found could stop the 'Reasons' intruding for short periods of time.
Here, Queen, some of my favourite music.
Posted by Meggie at 1/13/2010 11:27:00 a.m. 17 comments
Labels: Queen Long Away. Curiosities.
Saturday, January 9
Rays of Hope.
Without going into too many details, I just wanted to post a short update, as so many of you have been so kind, and generous in your thoughts, comments & kind wishes to both me and GOM.
He had several problems, (not to do with his eyesight, but as well as the eyesight).
Problems which he has had for some time, though they suddenly seemed to accelerate in odd ways.
Our Doctor sent him for blood tests, and at the last minute decided to send him for CT Scans also.
The Scan results shocked everyone including the Doctor, who fitted us into his hectic schedule on Friday for more or less urgent consultation. The scan results were backed up by the blood tests, so there was no error.
The Doctor talked to us, telling us the truth, telling us also, that it is not necessarily as grim as it seems. He has put Gom on some strong medications, and is hopeful he can avoid a hospital term, but told us to be aware it may be unavoidable. A positive outcome is by no means guaranteed, but he cheered us with his positive attitude, and information that treatments are available. He is a very straight talking man, and calls a spade a spade!
Gom also has a very unpleasant hacking cough, which is unrelated to the other problems, but as you may imagine, it is very wearing for both of us to live with.
Gom was considerably cheered after seeing the Doctor. However he does tire very quickly & needs plenty of rest. He still has his sense of humour, and when I refused to let him peg up the washing, asked me "Why?"
I replied "I hate the way you peg it up", so he laughed, & told me it has taken me a damn long time to tell him!
After his breakfast in bed, he told me he is relishing the TLC!
He won't be missing any pills either, because now the Pill Nazi has taken over the doling out of same!!
One good aspect- I get to drive the car!!
This song was a favourite when we were younger and a lot less Grey!
Posted by Meggie at 1/09/2010 09:35:00 p.m. 27 comments
Labels: Down by the River., GOM. Rays of Hope.Albert Hammond
Thursday, January 7
Your Basic Black
At this point, the news is all black.
We can't see our GP until Saturday, but it does not seem the news about Gom will be anything good.
Terror, panic. Stupid emotions.
He is very calm.
Wait, he says, wait and see.
A long ago melody from early Blogging days...
Posted by Meggie at 1/07/2010 09:57:00 p.m. 18 comments
Labels: Black is black. terror. panic.
Sunday, January 3
What could be worse than…
Finding wasp maggots writhing in your tomato?
Knowing that you have just eaten a small slice of said tomato, of course!
Finding that the same small wasps seem to have deposited eggs in ALL the lemons on the tree?
Having not bought lemons, for your drinks and your cooking, because you knew you had some on the tree!
Seeing, often, tripping about the local Supermarket, the Dapper, Trim, Immaculately dressed, Small but perfectly formed Surgeon, who supposedly performed your 'urgent' surgery after a whole year's delay? The year's wait for this extensive repair, caused fourfold the damage initially done, therefore causing the surgery to become far more extensive to repair.
Having to resist rushing up to this man, grabbing my offensive deformity, and shaking it at him, and asking him is he proud of "his" handiwork? I could one day snap and resort to actual Assault. However I am sure it was the students who did the work of surgical 'wonder', and it was only in his name. Little wonder he no longer does 'Public Surgery'. I sure hope he makes a better job for his private patients.
Having your GOM going blind, by degrees, and admitting he is now not seeing colours?
Why, having him INSIST on driving when I can, and do have a license! I admit I am not a very confident driver, & tend to use caution, but I can still see perfectly well, colours included, and I do know how to drive!
Having a very unwell GOM?
Having a very unwell GOM who flatly refuses to go to a Medical Centre, because our own Docs are on holiday! (Well deserved holiday I might add, having had some devastating conditions themselves.)
Because I realise I need to balance some of the horrible things in the first half of this post
What could be better than….
Suddenly feeling the urge to do some sewing?
Actually beginning to do some! Which, I confess, because of reasons, I have not yet begun.
Having all your family that is possible, gathered at your Festive Meal Table for the Christmas Feast.
The answer to this is Nothing could be better, except perhaps having absent members present.
Having wonderful friends?
Having wonderful Friends who gave me a replacement Topsy Turvy Tomato!
Having a dear little Small Grandson come to visit?
Having a dear little SG willing to pose with the TT Tomato! Woe betide any wasps!
Being Retired, and able to please yourself if you want to read all day?
Being able to do it all again the next day, if you so choose!
Having several cool days, with gentle rainfall?
Having an efficient Aircon, that can deal with the high humidity!
Having interesting Blog friends to read, all over the Globe?
Having the time to get around them all!!
As I said Elsewhere, "After last year's bag of dud nuts, there must be something good coming for all of us"! Happy 2010!
For my gorgeous generous Daughter.
Leather & Lace
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|The Rev. Kimberly Banks-Brown stands for marriage equality
Overall, the two groups' demonstrations were pretty civil. NOM had a permit from
"Using religion to exclude people is immoral," said the Rev. Rebecca Turner, executive director of Faith Aloud, a religious group that supports reproductive health and rights. "I believe that God made everyone and loves everyone and accepts everyone.
"This is a positive event," said Scott Emmanuel, co-founder of the event and husband of Ed Reggi, founder of Show Me No Hate. "We know that public opinion is shifting."
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April 17, 2009 -- An inexpensive drug called naltrexone may make a good treatment for fibromyalgia, report researchers at Stanford University.
Naltrexone isn't a new drug; it's been around for more than 30 years and is used to treat opioid addiction.
Stanford's Jarred Younger, PhD, and Sean Mackey, MD, PhD, tested a low dose of naltrexone as a fibromyalgia treatment in 10 women who had had fibromyalgia for about 10 years, on average.
First, the women spent two weeks recording the severity of their fibromyalgia symptoms every day using a handheld computer. And they took lab tests to gauge their fibromyalgia pain and sensitivity to heat and cold.
After that, the women took a placebo pill every day for two weeks, but they didn't know it was a placebo pill. At the end of the placebo period, the women took a naltrexone pill once a day for eight weeks. Finally, they spent the last two weeks of the study not taking naltrexone or the placebo.
All along, the women continued to rate their fibromyalgia symptoms every day, and they repeated their lab tests every two weeks.
While taking the placebo, the women reported a 2.3% drop in the severity of their fibromyalgia symptoms, compared to their symptom ratings at the start of the study.
When they switched from the placebo to naltrexone, they reported an additional 30% drop in their fibromyalgia symptom severity.
The women also showed greater tolerance for pain and for hot (but not cold) temperatures while taking naltrexone.
Most of the women -- six out of 10 -- responded to naltrexone.
Side effects were mild and brief.
Two women reported having more vivid dreams during the study, and one woman reported transient nausea and insomnia during the first few nights of taking the pills, note Younger and Mackey.
The study, which appears online in Pain Medicine, was a small, preliminary project to see if low-dose naltrexone showed promise. It did, so Younger and Mackey are already working on a new study that will test low-dose naltrexone in 30 fibromyalgia patients for 16 weeks.
SOURCES:Younger, J. Pain Medicine, April 17, 2009; online edition.News release, Stanford University School of Medicine.
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Edward Snowden's practice of granting the occasional interview to worshipful admirers of his has continued with the new Wired magazine profile. The interviews tend be very long, generally insufferable press releases. When Snowden's feeling lonely, it seems, he talks to an apostle so he can see his messianic significance proclaimed by press agents masquerading as inquisitive journalists. And yet, the Wired interview, like the others, can be surprisingly revealing–not because the interviewers dig for information but because Snowden's own story is so self-contradicting.
In the past, this has generally meant Snowden claiming to be interested in protecting Americans' constitutional rights and then demonstrating how some of his most serious revelations have almost nothing to do with Americans at all. Or it can take the form of Snowden trumpeting the values of freedom and democracy and then openly propagandizing on behalf of authoritarian thugs. Snowden is not a man who has thought deeply and clearly on the great issues of our day. He is a child who likes the sound of his own voice.
In the Wired interview, Snowden wears his hypocrisy on his sleeve. Speaking about recent NSA leaks that raised the prospect of another leaker who isn't working with Snowden, the defector makes the following, fairly reasonable point:
If other leakers exist within the NSA, it would be more than another nightmare for the agency—it would underscore its inability to control its own information and might indicate that Snowden's rogue protest of government overreach has inspired others within the intelligence community. "They still haven't fixed their problems," Snowden says. "They still have negligent auditing, they still have things going for a walk, and they have no idea where they're coming from and they have no idea where they're going. And if that's the case, how can we as the public trust the NSA with all of our information, with all of our private records, the permanent record of our lives?"
It is, of course, a fair question to ask if the NSA can be trusted with so much private information, considering how they've handled it. Snowden is evidence of this: the agency clearly botched his background check, since he was flagged early on. Yet they still gave a delusional troublemaker with a messiah complex access to all that information.
But Snowden himself undercut his own logic a few paragraphs earlier in the profile. Snowden mentions that he tried to leave something of a trail for the NSA to figure out what he took and what he merely looked at, but their accusations against him, he says, indicate they didn't follow the trail:
Snowden speculates that the government fears that the documents contain material that's deeply damaging—secrets the custodians have yet to find. "I think they think there's a smoking gun in there that would be the death of them all politically," Snowden says. "The fact that the government's investigation failed—that they don't know what was taken and that they keep throwing out these ridiculous huge numbers—implies to me that somewhere in their damage assessment they must have seen something that was like, 'Holy shit.' And they think it's still out there."
Yet it is very likely that no one knows precisely what is in the mammoth haul of documents—not the NSA, not the custodians, not even Snowden himself. He would not say exactly how he gathered them, but others in the intelligence community have speculated that he simply used a web crawler, a program that can search for and copy all documents containing particular keywords or combinations of keywords. This could account for many of the documents that simply list highly technical and nearly unintelligible signal parameters and other statistics.
That gives the reader an idea of the complexity involved, but the key sentence there is: "Yet it is very likely that no one knows precisely what is in the mammoth haul of documents—not the NSA, not the custodians, not even Snowden himself." Why doesn't he go ahead and check–you know, just to be sure of the precise magnitude of his irresponsibility? Oh right:
Meanwhile, Snowden will continue to haunt the US, the unpredictable impact of his actions resonating at home and around the world. The documents themselves, however, are out of his control. Snowden no longer has access to them; he says he didn't bring them with him to Russia. Copies are now in the hands of three groups: First Look Media, set up by journalist Glenn Greenwald and American documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras, the two original recipients of the documents; The Guardian newspaper, which also received copies before the British government pressured it into transferring physical custody (but not ownership) to The New York Times; and Barton Gellman, a writer for The Washington Post. It's highly unlikely that the current custodians will ever return the documents to the NSA.
He doesn't have them. (So he says.) Just to be clear, Snowden himself is claiming that a) he doesn't know what exactly he has leaked to the media, and b) he no longer has the documents. This is important, because it makes crystal clear that Snowden's entire story is complete rubbish.
He claims to have been acting out of regard for data collection that could be harmful to the American people, yet he doesn't know what he took. And he claims to be interested in the honest, capable management and handling of private citizens' personal information, yet he has released his files to the media without being sure exactly what's in them, and he has no control over them.
The lesson, from Snowden's own mouth, could not be clearer: do not believe a word he says.


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