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Whether we're watching reruns of Behind the Music: TLC or checking out the director's commentary for Rushmore, we have always been interested in what happens backstage and off-camera. Enter our fascination with all-star stylists: these incredibly powerful players are integral in shaping the public image of their visible clientele. By collaborating with well-dressed celebs and pop sensations, a stylist can exercise a huge amount of influence, and make (or break) certain trends and styles. And though many of these tastemakers remain under the radar, we are thrilled to shine a light on one of our favorite fashion insiders, Simone Harouche, the one-woman powerhouse responsible for the wardrobes of some of the world's most high-wattage red-carpet regulars.
Before we delve into Harouche's must-have pieces, let us first give you a little background about our latest lovely contributor. In addition to working with the widely watched Nicole Richie, Harouche is the go-to girl for a range of music divas. Her client roster includes larger-than-life talents like Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez, plus she is the mastermind behind Christina Aguilera's thirties-inspired pin-up transformation (and, with Roberto Cavalli, co-designed the costumes for the singer's Back To Basics tour). Harouche is also the creative force behind the Simone handbag collection, which started off as a hobby and blossomed into a full-fledge side business. Needless to say, Harouche has a full plate, so we were particularly thrilled when she accepted our offer to talk fashion shows (for the F/W season, she's a Mark Fast-fanatic) and fall essentials in today's edition of Stylist's Picks!
Karen Walker Trixie Sunglasses ($253) in Tortoise
We always keep our eyes peeled for the latest cute and quirky frames from Karen Walker, so we were thrilled when our guest editor selected these fashionable feline frames. Harouche loves the retro nod of these Trixie specs ("very Audrey Hepburn"), which combine the drama of a cat-eye with the classic Wayfarer shape. Plus, as Harouche wisely pointed out, "really, who can go wrong with tortoise shell shades?" Point taken!
Frye Engineer 15R Boots ($254)
When she's not stomping around in her studded Isabel Marant booties (another designer at the top of Harouche's list), today's guest editor opts for a sturdy and stylish pair of engineer boots from Frye. Though they come in many different heights, Harouche's go-to selection is the 15R due to their versatility-rock them with a mini dress or skinny jeans to get a Harouche-endorsed footwear focused look!
L'Agence Modal Perfect Tee ($145)
Nothing is more elusive than the perfect tee shirt, and we are always on the prowl for stylish suggestions from our in-the-know friends. Thankfully, Harouche has done the hard work of tracking down the ultimate tee. This L'Agence top drapes beautifully and is lightweight without being see-through.
Citizens of Humanity Avedon Skinny Leg Jeans ($185)
Harouche made it clear that when it comes to denim, she's unlikely to sport a pair of jeans that are obviously and overly pre-distressed. Her solution: Citizen for Humanity's Avedon Skinny Leg Jeans. These pants are the picture of perfection-the holes are strategically placed and the stretchy denim is incredibly figure flattering!
Matta Dupatta Scarf ($165)
Though Harouche calls Los Angeles home, she still knows that chic layers are a necessity for any winter wardrobe. This lightweight shawl from Matta is made out of gauze-like cotton and comes in a variety of different colors-all perfect to envelope yourself in this fall. Additionally, much like Harouche, we love how the crafty tassle embellishments add a playful element to this seriously cozy closet staple.
USLU Airlines Nail Polish ($30) in BHC
While black and red nails dominate the digits of some fashionable femmes, we are pleased to report that Harouche opts for a more unconventional shade of gray. The self-proclaimed beauty junkie is mad for the matte finish of this particular grade of gris and appreciates that BHC compliments paler winter skin!
Labello Star Fruit Cherry Lip Balm ($9)
While her sartorial leanings are anything but minimal (bring on the studs and pom-poms!) Harouche's beauty routine is decidedly low-key. Case in point: her never-leave-home-without-it product happens to be a stick of cherry lip balm. While other lip salves can leave your pout feeling goopy or parched, Labello's balm has the ideal consistency for Harouche's taste, and provides a lovely natural stain that lasts for hours.
Mark Fast Lightening Dress ($1108, 323.857.0200)
Harouche is a devotee of the slinky crocheted dresses by Canadian-born, London-based designer Mark Fast. This second-skin noir number is very sexy and form fitting, and not at all bulky-clearly, this isn't your grandmother's knitwear. Make sure to slip into this flattering frock-or Harouche's favorite Double U Neck Long Sleeve Mini Dress ($38) from American Apparel-for your next cocktail affair, and brace yourself for an evening full of compliments and accolades!
Arik Kastan Labrodorite Ring ($775)
Harouche has a weakness for rose gold, so she was over the moon when she discovered Arik Kastan's heavenly designs, as he exclusively works with this pink-toned heavy metal. Although Harouche's favorite rings feature semi-precious gems such as labrodorite, we like how the substantial stones are tempered by the delicate Victorian-inspired settings.
Simone Camille Handmade Vintage Two Tier Handbag ($1495)
Tired of seeing the same purses season after season, Harouche decided to take matters into her own hands by creating a customized bag for herself and a few friends. The resulting pieces combined her love of tribal textiles, bright colors, and eclectic style (says our subject du jour "this bag sums up who I am"). Needless to say, the requests started pouring in and her eponymous line is now sold at well-edited boutiques like Ron Herman. While we're huge fans of the Two Tier carryall, make sure to check out her other seriously inspired satchels!
Maison Martin Margiela Double Breasted Wool Shrunken Blazer ($1531)
Though there has been some recent controversy about who is actually behind the designs at Maison Martin Margiela, as long as the brand keeps producing incredibly chic staples with modern updates, we will continue to be huge fans. We're not the only ones who are obsessed with the work of MMM, it turns out that Harouche is also enamored. Right now, she adores this slightly shrunken blazer and wears it with everything from little cocktail frocks to fitted jeans. Be sure to check out Forever 21's Splendid Career Jacket ($30), which, like Harouche's preppy coat, will provide the perfect tailored balance to your more bohemian fare!


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AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - The state Supreme Court has issued a ruling that the jury selection must stop in the Mark Strong case.
In the statement, Chief Justice Leigh Saufley says the following:
"The Court has received an expedited interlocutory appeal from the Superior Court's denial of the motion of Maine Today Media, Inc. to intervene in the above-captioned criminal matter, related to the public's access to jury selection proceedings. The Court also has pending before it a petition from Maine Today in the nature of a request for mandamus or prohibition. To allow the Court to consider the pending matters, the jury selection process is hereby STAYED pending further order of this Court, anticipated to issue today."
Prosecutors allege Mark Strong helped finance the prostitution operation out of a Zumba studio for instructor Alexis Wright. He is also accused of setting up the video cameras to record the clients. Wright is expected to go on trial in May.
All of the potential jurors were asked to fill out a questionnaire asking if they've heard about the investigation of Strong, Wright and numerous johns who have plead guilty in connection with the case. They were also asked questions about prostitution and whether or they think it should be legalized in Maine. They were also asked about pornography and if they would have a problem viewing it as part of this trial.

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Have your New Year's resolution yet? How about trying something new? It is good for your health, your looks, and the earth. Interested?
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- We have replaced talc with organic rice powder, better suited to sensitive skin. All our makeup is Paraben-Free, Heavy Metal-Free, Talc- Free, Gluten-Free and is dermatological and ophthalmological tested for sensitive skin
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If you love Lavera's original Volume Mascara, its still available, but you now have three new choices — the Long Lash, Intense Volume, and Double Black Mascaras - improved with Silk for even more volume, and Camelina oil for longer-lasting, deep black color.
An easy way to incorporate color into a neutral scheme is with eyeliner and mascara. These two are not quite as bold as lipstick or eyeshadow but still create a bit of drama. If you are used to basic black, brown mascara and eyeliner adds a softer touch. You can also jazz things up and go with blue.
Or be brave and switch up your palette. If you usually stick to earth tones, try new Beautiful Mineral Eyeshadow in Chocolate Brown. Still a neutral, but edgy enough to add subtle glam. Feeling a little more adventurous? Opt for Dreamy Pink or Forest Green Eyeshadows. Vibrant colors, both work on all skin tones. Here is how to wear these two hot colors:
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The volume reviewed below comes highly recommended for all Permaculturists working in or around any water channels, and particularly on the broad-acre. While the methods happen to apply most immediately in drylands, they will apply directly anywhere that erosion, down-cutting, rapid gully formation, and other forms of channel incision occur. Keep in mind that these… Read more »
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Earthworks Course – Zaytuna Farm, The Channon, May 2011
The sun works on an 11 year cycle over which it radiates heat at varying levels upon the earth. The cycle is observed by counting the frequency and placement of sunspots visible on the sun. Currently we are at a peak of the cycle whereby the sun is radiating a maximum amount of heat and… Read more »
Podcast: Buy Water Rights, Sell Riverina's Future
Last week Permaculture consultant Nick Huggins spoke to Anne Delaney from the ABC Riverina Breakfast radio program in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listen here: Nick Huggins Talks to ABC Radio About Riverina's Water Blues A backgrounder: Two Permaculture consultants, currently drought proofing a property in Livingstone, are calling for an end to the Australian Government's water… Read more »
Keyline Design – Mark IV
'Soil, Water & Carbon for Every Farm' – Building Soils, Harvesting Rainwater, Storing Carbon by Abe Collins & Darren Doherty Introduction Keyline Design was first developed by the great Australian, P.A. Yeomans (1904-1984), in the late 1940s & 50s initially as a practical response to the unpredictable rainfall regime he found on his new property,… Read more »


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By TOM MCCOURTSun Advocate Columnist
Once upon a time, in a forest far, far away, lived an ugly little Christmas tree. He was so ugly the cows used him for a scratching post. He was so ugly the mean little squirrels spit nutshells at him. He was so ugly the pigeons used him for target practice.
Then one day a dumb little kid came into the forest with a dull little saw to get a Christmas tree for Christmas. The dumb little kid stumbled from tree to tree searching for just the right one. All of the pretty trees held their breath and waited to see which one of them the dumb little kid would pick. How surprised they were when the dumb little kid picked the ugly little Christmas tree.
Back at the ranch, the dumb little kid's mother couldn't believe that he had picked that ugly tree. She tried to get him to put the ugly little tree in the chicken coop so the chickens could have Christmas too, but the dumb little kid kicked and screamed until his mother let him bring it in the house.
The dumb little kid decorated the ugly little Christmas tree with old ribbons, sticky popcorn balls, and used tin foil. When he had finished his decorating, the ugly little tree looked like a sticky, tin foil covered broom handle with a couple of scraggy limbs.
The dumb little kid's father had already decorated a beautiful tree in the parlor, and so the dumb little kid's mother let him put the ugly little tree in the broom closet behind the kitchen door. From a crack behind the door, the ugly little tree could see the beautiful tree in the parlor surrounded by tons of lovely gifts. The ugly little tree stood sad and all alone in the darkness of the closet with only a mop bucket and a rusty mousetrap at his feet.
And then it was Christmas Eve and the dumb little kid's mother fed him chicken noodle soup and put him to bed. The dumb little kid's parents watched the late night news with eggnog and fruitcake, and then they too went to bed. It grew very dark in the dumb little kid's house, and very quiet.
And then�there came very clearly through the crisp night air. Sounds on the roof. What's going on up there?
And moonlight from the window. Threw a shadow on the floor. As quietly and quickly, someone jimmied the front door.
A fat man crept into the kitchen. It was Santa Clause for sure. And he hung his stupid elf hat, on the ugly tree, behind the door.
Santa fumbled with his heavy sack. Then laid the presents out. At the foot of the beautiful Christmas tree, in the parlor, and round about.
Old Santa was nearly finished. When a noise came from outside. And Santa started cussing. Blitzen! Darn your hide.
Santa's fat, smart-aleck reindeer had slid down the roof's steep pitch. And crashed his sleigh of goodies, on its side, in a big ditch.
Santa Clause was angry. Using words we cannot write, he grabbed the ugly Christmas tree and stomped out into the night.
Santa cussed old Blitzen soundly. Waving the ugly tree like a whip. And he kept it tightly in his hand, all night, for the rest of his trip.
Santa dug his sleigh out of the mud, and gathered up his crap. Then laid the ugly Christmas tree, on the seat, across his lap.
And he was heard to exclaim as he roared out of sight, "Screw up one more time Blitzen, and I'll clobber you tonight."
The ugly tree was happy. Thinking things turned out all right. Instead of a stick behind the door, he was a reindeer whip on Christmas night.
So if you're an ugly Christmas tree, or just a dumb little kid, remember this stupid story, and the things the ugly tree did.
Not all trees can be pretty. Not all kids can be bright. But everyone can do his part. On Christmas, or any other night.
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The Canon ZR45MC is a digital video camcorder using the standard MiniDV cassette, designed to produce the highest quality video possible from non-broadcast equipment. The MiniDV format standard delivers more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution. In terms of picture quality, this is about 25% better than the best analog formats. On top of that, because the MiniDV format records both video and audio as digital data, this information can be transferred -- without any loss of picture or audio quality -- to a computer for editing, then transferred back to DV tape, without a reduction in either picture or audio quality. This transfer of data is accomplished using the IEEE 1394 protocol commonly known as FireWire®.
DV Format Technology and Advantages
The DV format is based on a robust videotape formulation, a sophisticated and computer-based data capture system, the ability to transfer data from camcorder to tape at high speed, and a standard data structuring system. The MiniDV format makes professional quality video affordable.
Better picture quality, sharper images and better color reproduction than analog -- that's the digital video story. Digital recordings are almost immune to signal problems, and deliver the highest quality picture and audio. This is a major advantage over analog recordings. Digital is the language of computers, which easily store and transfer data without distortion. The same holds true for digital video. Digital copies of digital videos are indistinguishable from the original, which makes editing and image manipulation so much easier and with higher quality than that delivered by analog video technology.
The video tape formulation used for digital video is designed to last longer and even withstand repeated use without failure, which virtually eliminates dropouts while delivering higher output and less noise.
Digital video has approximately twice the horizontal resolution of a standard VHS videocassette recorder. The resolution of a DV standard image is about 25% better than that from an S-VHS or Hi-8 camcorder or VCR. While resolution is dependent on a product's components and circuitry, standard VHS and 8mm video are capable of delivering about 250 lines of horizontal resolution with S-VHS and Hi-8 at about 400-420 lines. The DV format is capable of delivering more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution, with actual performance depending on the individual camcorder model. Another way to look at it is that an NTSC digital video signal contains more than twice the data of its analog counterpart; a PAL digital video signal contains over three times the data of its analog counterpart.
Color resolution (or rendition) can be a problem for analog video, producing color blur and color noise. Digital video does not have this problem, delivering a far more life-like video image on the screen. What you will see is much sharper subject edges and clearer color reproduction.
The MiniDV standard ensures that audio quality matches that of an audio CD or digital audio tape (DAT). The audio portion of the digital video signal also is recorded digitally. The digital video standard includes Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) audio recording, delivering more than the normal, natural range of sound audible to humans without both distortion and noise.


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Cloud Stack Pullover (Women's) (out-of-stock)
Out of Stock Product Number: 32174
Bivy on the beach in this snuggly pullover hoody, which is soft on the inside and heathered on the outside. The women's Patagonia Cloud Stack Pullover is made from a cozy organic cotton/polyester blend, has an oversized hood and contrasting stitching. Gentle elastic creates small gathered cuffs at wrists and a wide waistband gently sits above hips. Front kangaroo pocket holds pebbles and chilly hands.
* This product does not qualify for shipping to all countries.
- Soft, cozy organic cotton/polyester heathered fleece
- Hooded fleece pullover is loose fitting and comfortable
- Ribbing at hem and pocket openings
- Elasticized cuffs
- Hip length
Gender: Women's
Weight: 462 g (16.3 oz)
Material: Polyester, organic cotton, fleece
Fit: Regular fit
Season: S13
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Sophie Theallet Colorblock Ruffle Top
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- Soft faille
- Cascading ruffle dividing colorblocked panels
- Exposed back quarter zipper lined with ribbed ribbon
- 100% Polyester
- Machine wash, gentle cycle.
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David Beckham
This photo taken on March 23, 2013 shows English football superstar... News PhotoAttending,China - East Asia,David Beckham,Event,Fame,Football,Gesturing,Horizontal,Hubei Province,Photography,Press Conference,Sport,WuhanPhotographer STRCollection: AFP 2013 AFPThis photo taken on March 23, 2013 shows English football superstar David Beckham attending a promotional event at the Zall Football Club in Wuhan, in central China's Wuhan province. Beckham raised the prospect of one last stop on his global football journey on March 20, refusing to rule out playing in China after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain ends. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)


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Job Title:Biomedical Engineer (Program Director)
Agency:National Science Foundation
Job Announcement Number:CBET-2013-0001
The contents of the announcement can still be viewed.
|$105,211.00 to $163,957.00 / Per Year
|Tuesday, January 22, 2013 to Friday, February 22, 2013
|Full-time. - Permanent
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|Applications will be accepted from US Citizens. Due to a recent change in Federal Appropriations Law, only Non-Citizens who are permanent US residents and actively seeking citizenship can be considered. Therefore, you are required to provide documentation that confirms you are actively seeking citizenship at the time you submit your application. Non-citizens who do not provide documentation will not be considered.
Applicants wishing to apply for a VSEE, IPA or Federal Temporary Appointment should see Job Announcement CBET-2013-0002.
Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 60 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
The NSF is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Director position in the Directorate for Engineering (ENG), Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET).
The Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems Division (CBET) supports basic research and education in a number of rapidly evolving fields that include the transformation and/or transport of matter and energy by chemical, bio-chemical, thermal, or mechanical means. Major areas of CBET-funded research include: Energy and Thermal Processing; Environment; Sustainability; Bioengineering and Engineering Healthcare.
CBET funds research that contributes to the knowledge base of a large number of industrial manufacturing processes and also to some natural processes that involve the transformation and transport of matter and energy. The transformation processes may be chemical, biological, physical, or a combination of these. The research impacts a wide range of technological pursuits and are found in areas such as aerospace, electronics, chemicals, recovery of natural resources, the environment, petroleum, bio-chemicals, materials, food, power generation, and allied activities.
CBET also supports research that involves the development of fundamental engineering principles, process control and optimization strategies, mathematical models, and experimental techniques, with an emphasis on projects that have the potential for innovation and broad application in the program areas described below. Some of the research supported may be applied to naturally occurring systems such as rivers and lakes, coastline areas, and the atmosphere - - especially in populated areas. A long-standing area of interest is environmentally benign chemical and material processing.
For more information about CBET and its programs, please visit here.
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Welcome to the Records Office
THE RECORDS OFFICE NOW OFFERS TRANSCRIPT ORDERING ONLINE! Follow the 'Transcript Ordering' link under Quicklinks to the right for more information.
The Records Office Mission Statement
The Records Office is the official recorder and custodian of student records, and
facilitates the implementation of the institution's academic policies and procedures
as well as State and Federal regulations.
The Records Office is dedicated to providing the best possible services to the University's academic community. The office provides students with the information and resources needed to select and register for appropriate courses. The office assists faculty with the maintenance of the University's curriculum, course offerings, and student advising and registration. The office provides staff from other university divisions with the information and resources needed to complete various functions.
The staff strives to treat each student with respect and courtesy, preserve the confidential nature of student records, and faithfully abide by and enforce University policy.
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|Boone Home Heavily Damaged in Fire
|Written by Steve Frank
|Monday, 15 April 2013 12:56
Boone Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused extensive damage in a fire discovered just after noon yesterday at a home just off Blowing Rock Road in Boone. Boone Fire arrived to find smoke pouring from the home next to Hampton's Funeral Service at 717 Blowing Rock Road,
fire burning in the living room area, but the residents--three adults and three children--were away at the time. Renters returned shortly to tell police they had just been away only a short time. The large living room window was broken out, smoke pouring from that window and out the eaves of the home as Boone Firemen worked to put out the fire--a task accomplished within 11 minutes of their arrival. The fire department had to block off Horn in the West Drive off 321 to lay a hose across the road, Boone Police working to keep traffic away, but the structure of the home was spared by the effort, Boone Fire estimating $60,000 structural damage, $40,000 loss to contents, but they say the house can be rebuilt, as they managed to keep the fire away from the structure of the house. The cause was still being looked into late yesterday, the Red Cross helping the family.
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Buzz: Henrik Lundqvist Is Talking With Frolunda
1:32PM: In the Daily News, Pat Leonard writes that Henrik and his brother Joel talked today about the chance Henrik could return to play for Frolunda.
Joel said "It would be awesome to play together again, so we'll see what happens."
9:23AM: According to a Swedish report from SVT, Henrik Lundqvist is in talks with his former club in Sweden, Frolunda, about playing there during the lockout.
Reports out of Sweden say that the ruling to forbid teams in the SEL from signing locked out players has been overturned.
Lundqvist said on Wednesday that he is planning to stay in New York for a little while but could return to Sweden shortly after.
His brother Joel is the captain of Frolunda. Frolunda is also looking to bring in Erik Karlsson and Loui Eriksson.
Lundqvist has suggested in the Swedish press that he won't sit out an entire season.
The Rangers played Frolunda during training camp before last season and Lundqvist was given an "A" on his jersey.


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Welcome to Smogon! Check out the Smogon Info Hub for everything you need to know about starting out in the community. Don't forget to introduce yourself in the Introduction Thread, too!
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Coaching Background
Greg Youngblood was named Dordt College head football coach in December 2011 after holding assistant coaching positions at Taylor University (Indiana) and Waldorf College (Iowa) in 2006 and 2006. Youngblood was the head coach at Waldorf from 2007 to 2011. His coaching career also includes positions in the high school ranks from 1997 to 2004 and he was the head football coach at West Mesa High School (New Mexico) for two seasons.
Youngblood is a nationally certified strength and conditioning specialist and is an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and American Football Coaches Association.
Coaching Philosophy
I believe in the mission of Dordt to be a Christian college with academic excellence. As we strive for excellence on the field and in the classroom, our football program wants to help develop young men that honor God and to develop great character that leads to being great citizens, husbands, and fathers. Coaching at Dordt and working wtih the great young men here is a blessing, and we are excited to continue to build a program which our community and college will be proud.
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Albuquerque Academy High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bates College (3-year Letterman)
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B.A. in education from College of Sante Fe at Albuquerque in 1998
M.A. in sports management from University of New Mexico in 2002
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Creighton Baseball Picked Seventh in MVC Preseason Poll
ST. LOUIS, Mo. –The two-time defending Missouri Valley Tournament Champion Creighton baseball team was selected to finish seventh in 2013 by the MVC Coaches on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
The 2013 Bluejay squad returns five position starters from last season, sophomore Jake Peter and senior Alex Staehely in the infield along with junior Mike Gerber and seniors Brad McKewon Brennan Murphy in the outfield. Historically strong on the mound, the Jays welcome senior Nick Musec back to the rotation and senior Mark Winkelman to anchor the bullpen.
""We are a very young team, but I expect we'll be strong defensively up the middle, anchored by Staehely, Peter and Gerber," said Creighton head coach Ed Servais.
Missouri State, which returns a dominating young pitching staff and a wealth of depth from last year's squad, has been tabbed as the league favorite in the annual coaches' preseason poll, receiving six of eight first-place votes.
The Bears tallied 60 points and were a sound favorite over second-place pick Wichita State (47 points). Illinois State and Indiana State both received 45 points to finish in the third position. Southern Illinois was selected in fifth place with 36 points, followed by Bradley (21 points) in the sixth slot. Creighton (18 points) and Evansville (16 points) round out the final two positions in the poll.
All eight Missouri Valley Conference baseball teams begin action the third week of February, with tournament play and non-conference games, while league battles will heat up starting Friday, March 22.
Illinois State will host the 2013 Missouri Valley Conference Championship, May 21-25, in Normal, Ill. All games will be played at Duffy Bass Field.


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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
When he is sworn in, it will mark the first time in decades that the county has a GOP majority on the commission.
Hopes, 35, is a foreman at Nelco Contractors. He says the experience has given him an overview of the challenges and opportunities of the region's energy industries. That includes not only development, but the environmental compliance requirements.
Hopes is especially concerned about the coal industry and changing attitudes about what has been the historical foundation of the area's economy.
"We are an energy producer," he stated. "But with the current administration attacking coal, we'll have to diversify our economy."
Perhaps the long-term reliance on coal and now natural gas have shaped the county's attitude on what it's economy should be, he suggested. "Maybe we have been complacent. Now we have to market ourselves."
Among the strengths for economic development, he sees railroad and highway access, and USU Eastern. The college produces skilled people and can train employees for any industry that may locate here, Hopes said.
He also thinks that attracting more visitors could be a precursor to other forms of economic development. Visitors who come for one activity will see what else the county has to offer for a business or industry to relocate.
The region, which includes both Carbon and Emery counties, is rich in history and prehistory, Hopes said. "The landscape itself is a draw," he noted. That includes not only the well-known San Rafael area, but geology of coal country as well. He has seen geology classes on field trips in local canyons and would like to see more.
He also thinks that tourism includes more than sightseeing. Baseball and softball tournaments also could bring visitors into the county. The North Springs Shooting Range is also a good way to attract visitors.
The important thing is to show visitors a good time no matter what they are here for. He likes the term "ambassadors" for the area, a term he picked up from the college's outreach and recruitment efforts.
Hopes has not spent his entire life in Carbon County or in Utah. He was in Nevada during his junior high school years and was in Nucla, Colorado for high school.
He got his associate's degree from the College of Eastern Utah, the earned a bachelor's in communication at the University of Utah.
He and his wife, Jana, also own Carbon Copy Center.


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A Prospective, Open Label Study Evaluating Two Management Strategies on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients Newly on Treatment With Pradaxa for the Prevention of Stroke and Systemic Embolism With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation
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Boehringer Ingelheim
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First received: December 12, 2011
Last updated: November 17, 2014
Last verified: November 2014
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This is a prospective and open label study that aims to enroll approximately 1200 patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) not previously treated with Pradaxa® and free of gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) for at least 2 weeks prior to enrolment. Approximately 125 sites in North America will be recruited. Patients who report GIS during the 3 month treatment period will be randomized to one of two management strategies, and data documenting the intensity and duration of the GIS will be collected.
Atrial Fibrillation
Drug: pantoprazole
Drug: Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate)
Drug: Pradaxa, within 30 minutes after a meal
Phase 4
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Prevention
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|A Prospective, Open Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Two Management Strategies (Pantoprazole 40 mg q.a.m. and Taking Pradaxa® With Food (Within 30 Minutes After a Meal) on Gastrointestinal Symptoms (GIS) in Patients Newly on Treatment With Pradaxa® 150 mg b.i.d., 110 mg b.i.d. or 75 mg b.i.d. for the Prevention of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Patients With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation (NVAF)
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: familial atrial fibrillation
MedlinePlus related topics: Atrial Fibrillation
Drug Information available for: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate Pantoprazole Pantoprazole sodium Dabigatran Dabigatran etexilate Dabigatran etexilate mesylateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Boehringer Ingelheim:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The proportion (comparative rate) of patients experiencing complete relief of gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) when taking pantoprazole 40 mg q.a.m. vs. administration of Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) within 30 minutes after a meal at 4 weeks. [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Bleeding and other adverse events reported by patients and/or observed by Investigators [ Time Frame: Up to 5.5 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The proportion of patients experiencing complete, partial, or complete or partial effectiveness on gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) at each week (other than week 4). [ Time Frame: 4 and 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Time between symptom onset and first observed complete or partial effectiveness [ Time Frame: 4 and 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Time between symptom onset and last observed symptom [ Time Frame: 4 and 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|December 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Pradaxa (dabigaran etexilate)
Patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation for whom Pradaxa is indicated in accordance with the current local label, not previously treated with Pradaxa, will be provided 3 months of treatment for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism. Patients who report gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) will be randomized to one of two management strategies, and data documenting the intensity and duration of the GIS will be collected.
Drug: Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate)
150 mg or 75 mg b.i.d. (150 mg or 110 mg b.i.d. in Canada)
Active Comparator: Pradaxa and pantoprazole
Patients that develop gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) will be randomized 1:1 to either pantoprazole 40 mg q.a.m., p.o., or taking Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) within 30 minutes after a meal
Drug: pantoprazole
40 mg q.a.m, p.o.Drug: Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate)
150 mg or 75 mg b.i.d.
Active Comparator: Pradaxa, 30 minutes after a meal
Patients that develop gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) will be randomized 1:1 to either pantoprazole 40 mg q.a.m., p.o., or taking Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) within 30 minutes after a meal
Drug: Pradaxa, within 30 minutes after a meal
Patients randomized to this intervention would be instructed to take their dabigatran 30 minutes after a meal
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion criteria:
- Documented non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) for whom Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) is indicated per the current local label, but who have not received treatment with Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate), or who have not been started on Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) more than 7 days prior to potential enrolment in the study. NVAF may be documented by 12-lead electrocardiogram, rhythm strip, pacemaker/ implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) electrograms or Holter monitoring
- Male and female patients, age greater than or equal to 18 years at entry
- Written, informed consent
Exclusion criteria:
- History within 2 weeks of any of the following gastrointestinal (GI) disorders: heartburn, indigestion, gastritis, upper abdominal pain or discomfort, or gastroesophageal reflux requiring the use of proton pump inhibitors, histamine-2 receptor blockers or antacids. Patients with nausea and/or vomiting within the 2 weeks are not excluded if the symptoms were clearly associated with a self-limited acute or febrile illness. Short-term use of PPIs, as prophylaxis, in a hospital setting for the prevention of stress ulcers is acceptable. Calcium carbonate supplements for calcium replacement is not exclusionary (as long as these products are being used as calcium supplementation/replacement and are not being used to treat or relieve GIS.)
- GI bleeding within one year or any history of symptomatic or endoscopically documented gastroduodenal ulcer or diverticulitis, unless the cause has been permanently eliminated by medical therapy or by surgery(e.g., patients with peptic ulcer disease with endoscopically proven cure after therapy or lower GI bleeding due to diverticulosis cured by segmental colectomy are not excluded.)
- Contraindication to pantoprazole or other proton pump inhibitors, e.g. omeprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, atnoprazole, esomeprazole
- Contraindication to Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) or known hypersensitivity to Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) or its excipients
- Hemorrhagic disorder, bleeding diathesis or active pathological bleeding
- Need for anticoagulant treatment for disorders other than atrial fibrillation
- Current treatment with rifampin
- Creatinine clearance <15ml/min (in Canada, <30ml/min), or patients on renal replacement therapy (dialysis)
- Pre-menopausal women (last menstruation less than or equal to 1 year prior to informed consent) who: are nursing or pregnant, or are of child bearing potential and are not practicing an acceptable method of birth control, or do not plan to continue using this method throughout the study. Acceptable methods of birth control include abstinence, tubal ligation, transdermal patch, intra uterine devices/systems (IUDs/IUSs), oral implantable or injectable contraceptives, double barrier method and vasectomized partner.
- Patients who have received an investigational drug in the past 30 days or are participating in another drug study
- Patients considered unreliable by the investigator concerning the requirements for follow-up during the study
- Any condition the investigator believes would not allow safe participation in the study
- Contraindication in patients with mechanical heart valves. The use of Pradaxa in the setting of other forms of valvular heart disease, including the presence of a bio-prosthetic valve, is not recommended.
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|Boehringer Ingelheim
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|NCT01493557 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|December 12, 2011
|Last Updated:
|November 17, 2014
|Health Authority:
|Canada: Health Canada
United States: Institutional Review Board
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atrial Fibrillation
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Gastrointestinal Agents
Hematologic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Protease Inhibitors
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Serine Proteinase Inhibitors
Therapeutic Uses
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Most people know a thing or two about retirement. Stan Hinden, by contrast, knows 12.
And that should come as no surprise given that Hinden has recently published the fourth edition of his book, "How to Retire Happy: The 12 Most Important Decisions You Must Make Before You Retire."
According to Hinden, who is 86 and wrote the "Retirement Journal" column in The Washington Post for years after he retired as a financial writer in 1996, there are 12 important decisions that you must make before you retire. And in his book, he details those decisions. In an interview, he boiled those decisions down to the essence of the matter. Learn more about the book.
Are you ready to retire?
Among the questions that you must contemplate is whether you are ready to retire. According to Hinden, there are three good reasons to retire. One, the time is right; two, you have more compelling things to do; and three, your job is changing. There are also three good reasons not to retire: One, your work is your identity; two, you will miss the people you work with; and three, you want to stay in the loop.
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In the current economic environment, however, Hinden said, more and more people might be ready to retire but not able. "People aren't feeling comfortable about retiring," said Hinden, who was born in the same year Charles Lindbergh first flew across the Atlantic Ocean. "So the answer to the question 'Are you ready to retire?' is 'I'd like to, but I don't know if I can.' That is been a change since I wrote the first edition of the book in the retirement scene."
Instead of retiring outright or only working, Hinden said he sees older Americans now doing both: retiring and working. And to him—and he's living proof—that's a good a way to enjoy the best of two worlds. (Hinden, besides updating his book, also writes a weekly column for AARP called the Social Security Mailbox. Read that column.)
Can you afford to retire?
To be fair, in the current economic environment, Hinden said the question of retirement is less about whether you are ready and more about whether you can afford to retire. And one of the key questions to answer about whether you can afford to retire is a rather simple one: Will your income in retirement be greater than your expenses? Of course, there's more to it than that. But that's the essence of it.
"When you approach retirement, you really have to sit down and look at your financial situation and try to estimate what your income will be and what your expenses will be," he said. "It seems to be more and more people will find that their expenses may be more than their income."
There are, of course, ways to increase your income and lower your expenses. But there are some hard truths to consider as well. One, retirement includes living mostly on a fixed income without the benefit of salary increases as there were during one's working years. And two, retirement includes expenses that aren't fixed: health-care costs and taxes tend to rise often faster than inflation.
Among the many things you can do to increase your income, according to Hinden, is use the power of time and compounding. He recommends saving and investing as much as you can as earlier as you can in employer-sponsored and other types of retirement accounts, including Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s.
Another issue that plagues current retirees has to do with the zero-interest-rate world. It's becoming increasingly difficult for older Americans to generate income without having to put their assets at risk in the stock and bond markets. "It hasn't been easy" finding safe investments, he said.
When should you apply for Social Security?
One way to increase your income in retirement, according to Hinden, is to delay taking Social Security till age 70, if you can afford it. That is especially so in this low-interest-rate environment and the benefits of this tactic, the delayed retirement credit. (Your Social Security benefit will increase 8% per year for every year you delay taking it after full retirement age.) Read Retirement Planner: Delayed Retirement Credits.
Thus, delaying taking Social Security accomplishes two things, he said. One, you'll get the largest possible Social Security benefit. Plus, widows and widowers will get the largest possible survivors benefit. Read Survivors Benefits.
"If you can afford it, the better decision is to wait," said Hinden.
To be sure, deciding when to apply for Social Security is very much a personal decision. And the numbers seem to suggest that most take Social Security either at full retirement age or sooner. In fact, some 74% of the 35.6 million retired workers received reduced benefits because of entitlement before full retirement age, according to a recent government report. Read Annual Statistical Supplement to the Social Security Bulletin, 2012.
"It was obvious in the past, and even more so now, that people take Social Security early for two reasons," he said. "One, they need the money. And two, people may be afraid they won't live long enough to get as much as they think they would like to get."
If, however, you have enough money or income from other sources, from work or from your portfolio, to carry you from normal retirement age till age 70, then it is a good deal to delay taking Social Security, he said. "I live in a place where there are at least a dozen people who are 99 or 100-plus years old," he said, suggesting that delaying Social Security could make a big difference if you happen to live that long. "If this is a good bet, then the odds are growing in favor of taking your Social Security later."
Hinden also noted that the widow's survivors benefit "will be much, much better" if her husband has waited at least until full retirement age to collect Social Security. "One of the main reasons for poverty among aged widows is the fact that their Social Security is so low," he said. "And the reason it is so low is because their husbands took their benefits at age 62."


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This weekemd you have the choice of watching a creepy devil child try to inhabit a beautiful brunette, or a grizzled old Eastwood battling some gangsters. Along with that, you have the premiere of the 7th season of 24, which will be awesome. The Unborn The Unborn Trailer 2 – Watch more Movie Trailer
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A team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator.Director: Sylvester StalloneCast: Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Forest Whitaker, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Randy Couture (!)Release: 2010
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Josh Brolin and Jeffery Wright were cleared of any wrongdoing in a bar fight that happened last july in Louisiana during the filming of W. TMZ has a video which we posted after the jump. The controversy surrounding the arrest stems from Wright being tased. Now, having seen this video, I kind of understand why they did it. He's putting up a bit of a fight as the cops try to cuff him, while Brolin bascally chills on his knees. I mean seriously, bros have gotten the blue shock treatment for WAY less, especially in the South. That and more in our morning news.
Defiance is an amazing story that suffers from a poor telling. It is mired in heavy handedness, never freeing itself to be anything other than a tale of revenge. With that said, there are some totally sweet battle sequences and good tough guy-ness on the part of Craig and Schreiber that make the movie a decent view.
We here at Screenjunkies know a thing or two about the old television set. Here is one of our lists of shows that should immediately be made.1. Anaconda NannyTagline: "The life of a parent can be so constricting." Plot Synopsis: Five gigantic Amazonian snakes compete to see which one can raise a 2 year old. Which child will get into the best preschool? Which one will learn to read first? Which one will be devoured before the opening credits of the pilot? 2. Supreme CourtTagline: "Posession is 9-10ths of the game."Plot Synopsis: Esteemed members of the United States Supreme Court compete in hard core 3-on-3 elbow-throwing streetball. All fouls are voted on and require a five-ninths majority vote to be sustained.
This recent addition of Randy Couture to the cast of Expendables put the movie in the running for an Oscar in the categories of Broken Arms, One Punch Knock Outs, Roundhouses, and maybe even Spinning Pile Drivers. With Mickey Rourke joining, the film will surely be in contention for Best Comeback, Best Supporting Steroid Habit, and Creative Accomplishment in the Category of Human Growth Hormone. This movie is going to be sweet. That and more in your morning news.
Having squared-off against Rastafarians, thugs and vampires, Steven Seagal will leave no ass unkicked. No windpipe uncrushed. No face not hit with a pool cue. Here are five potential films for the strong man to headline.
It's the first monday of the rest of your life. We have a black president. Marley and Me is still dominating our box office. Despite the crumbling economy and the increasing probability that the rapture will occur in YOUR lifetime, moving pictures continue to be a profitable business. Netflix is going to be built into your TV. And Steve Jobs told the world that there is something wrong with his hormones, but that he will live. All of this in our morning news links. The future, dear Junkies, is a bright one.
I probably should have been a Ninja. Or at least a Korean Pop star who plays a Ninja in a movie. I have missed my calling. I blame my parents for never letting me go to Ninja camp or join the Korean Pop Star team in high school. This is a great behind the scenes vid of what goes into fight choreography in the production of Ninja Assassin, a film produced by the Wachowski brothers and directed by James McTeigue.The film stars stars Korean pop star Rain (Speed Racer) as Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them… and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
From: HOLY TACO. Although their list from last year went 0-8, I'm pretty sure that at least two of these five will not live to see the sun rise on 2010. Which sucks, because that's when the future officially starts. Click the image for the post.
It was a weird holiday season. If you have not been glued to the internet, rest assured that you have not missed much, other than a little lawsuit, some new trailers, and this picture from the cover of a 1976 edition of Sesame Street Magazine. Here is a wrap-up of some of what has happened while a lot of you were on extended vacation. Have a good friday, enjoy the weekend, and get ready to f'ing work your tits off come monday. We have an economy to fix, bro.
Amid a massive lawsuit between studios for releasing rights, Buzz for Watchmen is still being pumped out. Here's a recently released featurete with Zach Snyder breaking down the movie. He mentions that this is the first time a superhero movie has social commentary, which is kind of bullshit. All superhero movies are some sort of social commentary, including 300, which shined light on the plight of gay Spartans. Enjoy the vid. It's long enough to feel almost spoiler-ish.
The main response I have heard from people that (waste their lives) read Twilight is that the movie did a really crappy job of adapting the book. I saw the movie and it was really bad. I it's rare that I say a movie is really bad– this is one of the few times. I also have a few friends at Summit (the company that released the movie) who have mentioned on numerous occasions that Catherine Hardwicke, the recently fired director was totally incompetent and a total bitch. Which is why she was fired. So now the fact that there is fan-girl uproar about a new, more competent director being put in her place confuses me. Actually, the fact that there are Twilight fan girls confuses me. Ok fine, girls confuse me. Here's a video from Reelz that breaks down some of the "controversy" about the forthcoming New Moon
While most americans are going to be living in the hollowed, rusted shells of their SUV's and eating ketchup soup out of an old boot, the rest of the world is going to be going to the movies. According to Variety Paramount racked up 2 Billion in foreign sales this year, thanks in most part to Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda (we're looking at you, China). That's pretty impressive considering we're in a global recession. As more and more countries sprout middle income brackets, foreign sales will continue to increase. And although you can't eat it if you are currently jobless, here is your morning news.
There are two times when it comes in VERY handy that I speak fluent Japanese: ordering sushi and deciphering martial arts movie trailers. Let me translate this one for you. "A woman who is able to kick really fast and jump off of walls and shit has to TOTALLY beat the crap out of a bunch of dudes…in Japan."
Diablo Cody's first foray into the world of TV is set to debut in three weeks. But Showtime has it on their website for free HERE. The VIP password is "Tara." Early reports suggest that the girl that plays Kate is super hot, so I did a little research. And to be honest, I think she is good looking but HOT might be a little bit of a stretch. You decide. Pictures after the jump.
If you're anything like me, you treated the Friday after christmas like a holiday. And by holiday, I mean that you filled a kiddie pool with Coors Light and floated around on an acoustic guitar wearing nothing but cowboy boots and aviator sunglasses. So that means that you might have to spend a bit of time this week returning some gifts. But it's almost 2009 (which is when the future gets here), so why return them when you can just regift? If some of those gifts happen to be DVDs from your family who barely know you but think they do, then here's a handy list of who to give them to. Again. Step Brothers
FROM: Our comrades at Holy Taco. "Some movies are super awesome when you've smoked a lot of pot. Now, I'm sure you have your own list, but this is ours."Check out the full story here.
Every year the airwaves are filled with the holiday joy of everyone's favorite Christmas time classics. Not much is said though of the other movies that also take place during Christmas. For the forgotten and unrecognized holiday movies that have brought countless hours of entertainment during this special time of the year we give you the best 11 Non-Traditional Christmas movies. 11. Silent Night, Deadly Night
It's that time of year when people run out of original ideas and just start ranking things. And since EVERYBODY is doing it, far be it from The Junkies to miss the opportunity. But instead of looking at film in terms of directorial achievement, incredible writing, vision and execution we thought it best to order them according to their usage of hot women. Let's be honest. Plot just ain't everything. Enjoy.
Its was a big news story yesterday that Jeremy Piven was leaving the Broadway show Speed The Plow due to high mercury content in his blood. This made me think "Of course he has a high blood-mercurey content. Mercury was the God of WAR. He's ARI GOLD. His veins run not with normal vitreous fluid, but rather course with the mightiest quicksilver known to man." And now the news today is that Piven will be replaced by…William H. Macy? Woah.
Thursdays are usually a big night for the TV. But what with the holidays and all, the nets are going with some tried and trusted content while shows take a break. And by tried and trusted I am referring to Total Recall. We also recommend Paul F. Thompkins on Conan (according to his Twitter feed the shoot went well). All that and more in tonight's TV lineup.
Jeff Goldblum is a weird dude. He has spent the last quarter-century playing a weird dude onscreen. At some point in his adolescence, he looked in the mirror had the realization that there was a real niche in being Hollywood's preeminent Vulcan Gigolo Scientist/Christopher Walken soundalike who ends every other sentence on an existential question. Before Goldblum gets too serious in 2009's Adam Resurrected, let's take a look at a few of his quirkiest moments.


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In Leaving Everything Most Loved by New York Times best-selling author Jacqueline Winspear, Maisie Dobbs investigates the murder of Indian immigrants in London.
The year is 1933. Maisie Dobbs is contacted by an Indian gentleman who has come to England in the hopes of finding out who killed his sister two months ago. Scotland Yard failed to make any arrest in the case, and there is reason to believe they failed to conduct a thorough investigation. The case becomes even more challenging when another Indian woman is murdered just hours before a scheduled interview. Meanwhile, unfinished business from a previous case becomes a distraction, as does a new development in Maisie's personal life.
Bringing a crucial chapter in the life and times of Maisie Dobbs to a close, Leaving Everything Most Loved marks a pivotal moment in this outstanding mystery series.
©2013 Jacqueline Winspear (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers
Audible has changed my life! Dry , itchy eyes were destroying one of my greatest pleasures - reading. Now I am experiencing books again!
"Mixed Feelings about Maisie"
I have loved this series! Maisie Dobbs remains an admirable commentator on both the difficult and admirable social changes taking place in Post-WWI-Britain. This book is no exception, in that it deals with the post-Empire immigration struggles which brought new vitality but also often-resisted change to all of Europe's countries.
That said, Maisie has alas become a very predictable character. Her ambivalence about her relationships, her origins, and her wealth are becoming a bit stale. This once intriguingly different woman is too often now just too good to be true. And the increasingly syrupy narration of Orlagh Cassidy has not helped.
I hope the ending of this addition to the series foretells a vibrant, new direction for Maisie. The 1930s are advancing, and all her readers know what is coming for Britain within the next decade. Here's hoping Winspear returns to form as WWII approaches!
"Out of the ball park again"
Leaving Everything Most Loved
Winspeare said that this was book was going to change the entire playing field and the woman did not lie. She changed almost everything we were familiar with over the course of the book.
I have loved every one of these stories even when I got a little annoyed with the character of Maisie for clinging to tightly to her past and not moving on as fast as I thought she ought to. I am no longer annoyed. Plus she managed to change everything while leaving all the bare bones of the series firmly in place. This book just came out and I am already wishing for the next one.
And as for the mystery, I didn't figure it who-done-it until the very end. I absolutely love twisty mysteries and this one had a grand twist at the end. The book reminds us that regardless of how much we want to see Masie and James wrapped in each others arms Winspeare is a mystery writer and any romance that floats by is strictly secondary and is meant to advance the plot only.
I grew up watching Perry Mason mystery in the early days of TV and my brother and I competed every week to see which one of us could figure out the Grand Denouement first. I'll admit I had an advantage over him for a while because whoever casted the shows had a weakness for weak chins and all I had to do was look to see which character had one and I had the killer. But eventually he figured this out for himself and I had to fall back on thinking which is not usually my brain's default position.
And I say this in every review that I write for the Maisie books. Winspeare is probably better than any other writer of mysteries set in this era. She does such a good job of setting the atmosphere of time and place that the reader is left as fly on wall as they experience the story in whatever format they have chosen.
And, as a personal note to whoever reads this comment. I know I am sounding a little gushy but if you have read any of my journal entries in the past you know that I pretty much call them as I see them. It has gotten me quite a few negative votes on amazon and a few on audible. But happily I am not running for election to anything and I paid for my book and am not obligated to write a positive review for anyone so I will continue always to call them as I see them.
I am an avid eclectic reader.
"Twisty plot"
It is 1933 and Scotland Yard Inspector brings to Maisie an Indian man who just arrived in London from Bombay to discover who killed his sister Usha Pramal. Major Pramal was also referred to Maisie by Dr Khan. Usha was working in England saving money to open a school for disadvantaged girls in Bombay. Maisie is at a turning point in her life. James has asked her to marry him, but she is an independent woman with her own business and is reluctant to give up her personal freedom to be a wife of a rich titled man. She has a yearning to travel abroad but first she has to find a murderer and find a missing 14 year old boy Robert Martin. Winspear provides us with an excellent picture of England in 1933. She points out the racism in England. Women were gradually finding their way seeking higher education, establishing themselves in profession that had formerly been closed to them. The novel is suspenseful, literate, evocative, moving and engrossing. Orlagh Cassidy does a great job narrating the book. I hope this series continues.
"It is over too soon."
Maisie Dobbs is back-- and with her, we are carried back in time, and we see into the motivations of others in a way that is not possible in every day life, and we delve into the lives of her friends, family, and workmates. This book is perhaps the most uplifting of the series. Maisie is in a good place, and she is still motivated to learn, to grow, to help others. She explores a mystery around an Indian woman's death, and so while trying to learn about this one woman, we explore Indian women in England. I am looking forward to the next book.
"An Ending or a Beginning"
Loved this book and Maisie's developing personal dilemmas with wealth, with love, with her own self-definition. Either this is a wrapping up book (I hope not!) or this book is setting up some changes for future books.
Leaving Everything Most Loved has a nice summary of all her cases at the end - but not the type that gives them all away. This seems to indicate the end of an era for Maisie.
One note: do not listen to this book before Elegy for Eddie. (I made that mistake.) This book gives away the person responsible for happenings in the previous book. Usually it doesn't matter too much to skip around a little bit with a series, but this one flows better if you don't - especially because of the parallel story of Maisie's personal life.
"Unexpected twists and turns..."
I so enjoy the world Jacqueline Winspear has created for Maisie Dobbs. Without fail, she always draws me into Maisie's life as if it were my own. Every book teaches me something new about the life and times of the woman detective. This newest addition to the series delves into the lives of those who traveled from the Far East to England. Usually brought as nanny's to tend the children of wealthy Englishman. In order to solve the murder of one of these women, Maisie must learn about the cultures and customs of India...and also decide if she would like to visit them in their country. For Maisie is still conflicted about her purpose, and whether she wants to marry James.
As always, Orlagh Cassidy is a fantastic narrator! So glad she has narrated the entire series. The consistency and her talent definitely contribute to the experience.
I will be meeting Jacqueline Winspear next week at a book event! Can't wait!
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"Another GEM!"
For Masie fans this book does not disappoint. What I really enjoy about this series is that the author doesn't sensationalize with gory details, yet crafts a well thought out mystery plot. She is wonderful at describing the most routine daily life details of this time period, both for the upper and lower classes. I enjoy the fact that over the series of books Maisie is evolving emotionally, confronting her own demons and becoming more self aware. I love the narrator!
As much as I have liked this series, I felt like I had wasted 10 hours with this one. I found Maisie very annoying. The story was good but the last part of the book, the retrospective, was tedious and Maisie's reluctance to commit to James (or not) almost caused me to give up on the book.
Yes. I'm looking forward to the book due this year (which is not a Maisie book) and I will probably read the new Maisie series starting in 2015. At least I'll give it a try. The earlier books were very good and I enjoyed them a lot but I ended up getting very frustrated by Maisie's personal life.
I've always like Maisie and James with Priscilla's boys.
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M. Dobbs and her family. All the new characters were so fascinating.
I listen to almost every book she has narrated. She's the best!.
When Maises says goodbye to her lover. I thought is she ever going to marry him? but on the other hand can not wait for the next book about her travels.
Have read all of Winspears books and traveled several miles to her speak in Corte Madera, CA last year at a book signing. She's one of my favorites. A lovely lady who writes about my favorite time in history..
I enjoy murder mysteries, fantasy, some horror, some romance.
"The long kiss goodbye..."
Maisie is on the trail of another murder, which is nothing new and normally the excitement of the novels - the whodunit. There are the usual suspects, all who seem to have an ulterior motive with vaguely valid reasons for killing someone. When the big reveal happens it goes out with a whimper, not a bang.
The entire novel was uninteresting. The title of the book tells you the end of the novel before you even get to the prologue so there's no suspense there. Actually, the prologue was really interesting, too bad she had to take a walk by that canal. I could have listened to what that character was doing/thinking for the entire novel.
James is still asking her to marry him although I couldn't tell you why. She treats him as if he's just a convenient dinner date. Maisie wouldn't put up with someone playing with her affections like that. At this point, the only thing keeping Maisie and James together is the author and even she seems to be getting tired of the - and I use the term loosely - relationship.
Every time there seems potential for a romantic interlude where you can become invested in keeping James in the storyline, Maisie either has to go to bed, or disappear to her "own home" to have a breather from James and high society. And she's constantly complaining about how unpleasant the upper classes are and how she'll never fit in. No wonder! Get over it already or stop going to all of the parties! What happened to your optimistic, head strong, "I don't give a d#&n attitude?
I've loved all of the Maisie novels with the exception of the last two. When did Maisie become this insipid, insecure, whiny creature? Two novels of a whining Maisie constantly doubting herself is a bit much.
The murder is secondary to Maisie's deciding what she wants to do with her life and she spends the majority of the novel planning her get away. That's about as suspenseful as the book gets. I had to make myself listen to it, hoping that it'd get better but it didn't.
The end of the book is Maisie saying goodbye to everyone - this literally takes up the last two hours of the novel. I know, I was watching the minutes count down until it was finally over.
Will she, won't she leave? Do us all a favor and leave, PLEASE! She has become so annoying as to practically erase all of the things that I've loved about her in the other books. If this had been my introduction to the character, I doubt that I would have come back to give her another chance.
And I'm sick to death of her asking everyone and anyone's advice. Or wondering what Maurice would think. He's been dead for a few books now, get over it. You're 36 years old, woman! Time to pull yourself up by your bootstraps and become the independent, self-confident that I thought you were well on your way to becoming.
And the Columbo act is really tired. If I hear "just one more question" again, I might just slam my head against the table. In this book, she's say "one more question" and then follows that up with four or more "just one more question"! And then she'd keep returning to the same characters with more questions. So many times, in fact, that I was on their side at being annoyed with her for being there.
The performance by Orlagh Cassidy is normally very enjoyable however I found some of the voices to be inconsistent. Especially Maise and Billy's voices. At times I didn't know who was talking because the voices were indistinguishable from each other.
Good lord, no!
This book was so frustrating. You barely cared if the murder was solved and when it is, there's no personal investment in the characters to make it matter. It also feels like a culprit was picked at random just to get to the goodbyes.
I know this review is all over the place but I had to start typing the minute the book was over. Once you've read the title, you already knows what happens. Save your money and don't buy the book. It's a waste of time.
After this being the second awful book in a row, I find that I'm not anxious for another. Maybe Maisie has run her course. I hope not. Maybe the author needs a break. It sure seems like it.
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