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Grandmaster William Cheung
Helped Teach Bruce Lee
At the age of ten, William Cheung began his training in Wing Chun Kung Fu under the instruction of Yip Man. He was 14 when he decided to follow Wing Chun as a way of life. For the next four years, he trained full time under Yip Man's roof. Between 1957 and 1958 Cheung won the kung fu elimination contests in Hong Kong, defeating opponents with many more years experience. During that period, he helped to teach Bruce Lee many of the techniques that Lee would later use in his very successful film career.
Opened The First Wing Chun Kung Fu School In Australia
From 1959 when he arrived in Australia to pursue his academic studies, Cheung organized small informal groups interested in martial arts. However, the death of his master, Yip Man, in 1973 marked a turning point in his life. He decided that the traditional taboo placed on the teaching of Wing Chun to non-Chinese was anachronistic and unjustifiable xenophobia. Accordingly, he formed the first Wing Chun Kung Fu school in Australia in which the full extent of this Chinese art was taught to students of both Chinese and non-Chinese extraction.
Taught Close-Quarters Combat To U.S. Marines In Japan
Cheung was appointed as a Chief Instructor to the U.S. Seventh Fleet based in Yukosuka, Japan, and served in that capacity from 1978 to 1980. During this time, he was in charge of the intensive program of close quarter combat for the marines.
Cheung's Students Have Achieved International Recognition
Many of Cheung's students have achieved international recognition for their martial arts prowess. In 1982 his students won both the heavyweight and middleweight divisions in the World Invitation Kung Fu Championships held in Hong Kong. Further, Cheung was himself awarded the 1983 Black Belt Hall of Fame Award as Kung Fu Artist of the Year.
Set The World Speed Punching Record Of 8.3 Punches Per Second
In 1984, William Cheung set the world speed punching record of 8.3 punches per second at Harvard University in Boston. More recently, he has been actively engaged in research and development to improve training and the execution of techniques, and has been the first in his field to apply advanced biomechanical methods such as high speed filming and computer technology in an attempt to empirically analyze the movements of the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu. To promulgate his ideas and stimulate and enliven the art, Cheung has authored Kung Fu Butterfly Swords, Kung Fu Dragon Pole, How to Develop Chi Power, Wing Chun Bil Jee, Advanced Wing Chun, and most recently, My Life With Wing Chun.
Continues To Teach Extensive Seminars Around The World
In recent years, Cheung has been extensively involved in conducting workshop seminars for various groups in different countries around the world throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.


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3 upgraded, 1 released from hospital after fatal Estero van crash
Three people have been upgraded to fair condition and one man has been released from the hospital Monday following Saturday's fatal van crash on Interstate 75 in Estero.
Three people were killed and 13 were injured when the tire tread separated on a van carrying a South Florida church group, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Four people were listed in critical condition Sunday, but three were upgraded to fair condition at Lee Memorial Hospital as of Monday afternoon. They are Leanne Jean Jacques, 44, of Fort Lauderdale; Marie Desauguste, 62, of Fort Lauderdale; and Fifie Joseph, 62, of Lauderhill.
Evelie Jean Francois, 39, of Fort Lauderdale, remains in critical condition. Venevoix Caneus, 42, of Fort Lauderdale, has been released from the hospital after being listed in fair condition Sunday.
Sunrise residents Ose Elian, 22, and Gertha Petit Frere, 62, both died following the crash. Nostra Damas, 20, of North Lauderdale, also died in the wreck.
The church group from Lauderhill was on its way to Tampa when the passenger van's left rear tire tread separated from the tire at about 7:30 a.m., according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
The driver, Nola Phanor, 45, tried to steer the van into the inside lane, but the van rotated clockwise, overturned and came to rest on its roof facing east in the outside lane, troopers said.
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Average cost = £1,900
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Related Guides: Boiler Replacement Cost, New Boiler Cost
If you are considering buying an oil boiler you will have to take into consideration the installation costs involved, as well as the running costs. Which? estimated that the average cost of oil heating for a three bedroom house was £1,044 in 2007-2008, compared to £568 for mains gas heating. However, an oil boiler could be a good alternative choice for the 4.3 million homes not connected to the UK's gas network.
What is an oil boiler?
An oil boiler system works in a similar way to a gas system, but it uses an oil-fired boiler to heat water, which provides the central heating via radiators and hot water through taps.
How much does an oil boiler cost?
There are a wide range of products available and the price will be determined by factors like the type and size you choose. Below we have compiled a list of a few different oil boiler prices:
Combination oil boilers:
1. Grant Vortex Pro External combi 36e: £2,310
– Heat output band (kW) 36.0
2. Worcester Greenstar Heatslave 25/32: £2,200
– Heat output band (kW) 25-32
Heat only oil boilers:
1. Grant Vortex Eco Outdoor 15-21: £1,300
– Heat output band (kW) 15-21
2. Grant Vortex Pro kitchen 58-70: £1,950
– Heat output band (kW) 58-70
3. Worcester Greenstar Camray 25-32: £1,500
– Heat output band (kW) 25-32
System Oil Boilers:
1. Worcester Greenstar Camray External System 25-32: £2,100
– Heat output band (kW) 25-32
2. Worcester Greenstar Camray Utility System 12-18: £1,250
– Heat output band (kW) 12-18
Are there any grants available to lower the cost of an oil boiler?
There are a few grants available to help out with oil boiler prices. Because new boilers are considered more environmentally friendly and efficient the government is keen to encourage them. The Warm Front Scheme will provide you with a package of insulation and heating improvements up to the value of £6,000 if oil heating is recommended. This is for low income families and other vulnerable households. However if you don't qualify but are over 60 you could apply for the rebate scheme and get £300 back off oil boiler prices.
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Wellcome Trust launches study of 10,000 human genomes in UK
Ten years on from the announcement of the first draft, a new initiative will investigate 10,000 human genomes to uncover disease-causing variants
On the tenth anniversary of the completion of the first draft of the human genome - a draft which had taken ten years to complete - the Wellcome Trust today launches a project to decode the genomes of 10,000 people over the next three years. This will be one of the largest genome sequencing programmes ever undertaken and will analyse the genomes of the equivalent of one in 6000 people in the UK.
UK10K, a project to decode the genomes of 10,000 people over the next three years, is launched today. [Genome Research Limited]
The UK10K project is expected to uncover many rare genetic variants that are important in human disease, giving a much deeper picture of genetics that can be applied to other studies both in the UK and around the world. It is being funded through a £10.5 million strategic award to the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in collaboration with clinical researchers from around the UK, using samples and cohort data collected over many years.
There are two components to the UK10K project: the genomes of 4,000 people, who have each been studied for many diseases and traits over many years, will be completely sequenced; the gene-containing regions of the genomes of 6,000 people with extreme obesity, neurodevelopmental disease and other conditions will also be studied.
"Although genetics over the past five years has yielded a rich harvest of hundreds of variants associated with disease, much more remains to be discovered," says Dr Richard Durbin, Principal Investigator on the Project, from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. "With this award, we are seizing the chance to use technological advances in DNA sequencing to find variants that have even greater consequence for health."
The 4,000 genomes will be from two important groups of people who have been studied for many years - the TwinsUK and ALSPAC (Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children - also known as Children of the 90s) studies. The first includes 11,000 twins born in the UK, some of whom have taken part in studies for more than 18 years. ALSPAC includes more than 9,000 people originally from Avon in southwest UK, followed from birth in 1991/2. The data for each group includes extensive description of their health and their development.
Studying this large group will help researchers build a near-complete catalogue of genetic variation in these 4,000 people. The depth of information recorded from them will provide a real opportunity to tie genetic variants to individual differences in health-related measurements. This should help identify the few thousand genetic variants - amongst the 3 million each of us carries - that are important in disease.
The information gathered from these 4,000 will be strengthened by the second component of 6,000 people, recruited by clinicians, who have a severe effect thought to have a genetic cause. These people have one of several conditions, including severe obesity, autism, schizophrenia and congenital heart disease. The gene-containing regions of their genomes - known as 'exomes' - which are likely to include the genetic variants important in their condition, will be analysed using new methods based in part on cutting-edge techniques developed at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.
" With this award, we are seizing the chance to use technological advances in DNA sequencing to find variants that have even greater consequence for health. "
Dr Richard Durbin
"We are fortunate in the UK to have such excellent collections of clinical samples provided by volunteers to help research and to help others," says Professor Tim Spector, who leads the TwinsUK study at King's College London. "10,000 volunteers have contributed to this, the largest genome sequencing project so far undertaken. It's a stunning commentary on the generosity of participants in UK studies."
The researchers point out that the results will have most immediate impact in genetics, contributing to an ongoing transformation of our understanding of human genetic variation. In some cases this may have direct clinical relevance. But more often it will lead to advances in our understanding of disease biology, which should, in time, reach through to medical applications.
UK10K starts exactly ten years after the draft of the first human reference genome was announced by the Human Genome Project. Sir Mark Walport, Director of the Wellcome Trust, says:
"The pace of technological change is extraordinary. We can now study the genome sequences of 10,000 people in three years. Just a decade ago it took much more time and money to decode just a single sequence. The involvement of clinicians, researchers and, most importantly, the thousands of people who have donated DNA samples, will help us to correlate genetic variation with individual variation in health and disease, and help to deliver on the long term promise of the human genome project."
The UK10K project was co-developed by Professor Leena Peltonen, former head of Human Genetics at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. Professor Peltonen passed away on 11 March 2010 at her home in Finland after a long battle with cancer.
Dr Durbin says: "This project was co-developed by the amazingly energetic and inspiring Professor Leena Peltonen, who sadly died three months ago. I know Leena saw this project as a major opportunity to translate genomics to medical relevance, and we are excited about the opportunity to deliver a project of which she would be proud."
For more information please read our press release: Celebrating a 'decade of discovery' since the Human Genome Project and our historical account: The Human Genome Project.
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The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, which receives the majority of its funding from the Wellcome Trust, was founded in 1992. The Institute is responsible for the completion of the sequence of approximately one-third of the human genome as well as genomes of model organisms and more than 90 pathogen genomes. In October 2006, new funding was awarded by the Wellcome Trust to exploit the wealth of genome data now available to answer important questions about health and disease.
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Taylor Swift graces the November cover of Glamour UK magazine (via Daily Mail) -- where she opens up about her high-profile dating life and dealing with public criticism.
While Taylor has her own set of "deal-breakers," she believes that having the right kind of chemistry with someone can change everything.
"Here's what I've learned about deal-breakers. If you have enough natural chemistry with someone, you overlook every single thing that you said would break the deal," she tells the mag.
Swift has seen many of her friends take back their ex after infidelity issues, and while that would be a red flag for the "Red" singer, she believes if it's right, it's right.
"I've seen my friends take someone back after they've cheated because they fit perfectly. But I don't know, because I've never had a perfect fit with someone," she says.
While the country cutie has had her fair share of relationships with both actors and musicians -- ones that haven't ended so well -- she's not going to stop dating stars just because they are in the spotlight.
"You can't say, 'I'm never gonna date a high-profile person in the arts!' But whoever I date, famous or not – whether I ever date again – all chaos will break loose," Taylor explains.
The constant media speculation has made dating tough for the 23-year-old, but for now she is happy and single. "But right now it's easy because I'm single and happy, and it's very relaxing," she says.
The "22" singer also says that all she can do is be the best role model she can be -- take notes Miley Cyrus.
"Yeah, I've taken a few hits over the years and I'm still going, 'I'm still happy!' Maybe that's an example. It's not just about standing on top of the mountain with the wind blowing in your hair, looking fabulous," she says.
Taylor's definitely doing better than ever these days -- she also just landed an awesome role in "The Giver" where she'll be starring alongside Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Brenton Thwaites and Katie Holmes!
The film is expected to hit theaters August 15, 2014.
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Gould, Phillip
Ph.D., Professor of Physics
Ultracold Atoms and Molecules,
Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy University of Connecticut
2152 Hillside Road, U-3046
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Research Interests: Ultracold Molecules, Photoassociative Spectroscopy, Ultracold Collisions, Laser Cooling and Trapping, Rydberg Atoms, Quantum Optics, Quantum Computing, Atom Optics, Laser Spectroscopy
- Ph.D., Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986
- B.S., Physics and Mathematics, Bates College, 1979
- 1988-present: Professor of Physics, University of Connecticut
- 1986-1987: National Bureau of Standards, NRC postdoc
Recent Publications
- M. A. Bellos, R. Carollo, J. Banerjee, E. E. Eyler, P. L. Gould, and W. C. Stwalley, Excitation of Weakly Bound Molecules to Tribolitelike Rydberg States, Phys. Rev. Lett. 111, 053001 (2013).
- A. Kirrander, S. Rittenhouse, M. Ascoli, E. E. Eyler, P. L. Gould, and H. R. Sadeghpour, Approach to Form Long-Range Ion-Pair Molecules in an Ultracold Rb Gas, Phys. Rev. A 87, 031402(R) (2013).
- J. L. Carini, J. A. Pechkis, C. E. Rogers III, P. L. Gould, S. Kallush, and R. Kosloff, Production of Ultracold Molecules with Chirped Nanosecond Pulses: Evidence for Coherent Effects, Phys. Rev. A 87, 011401(R), 2013.
- J. Banerjee, D. Rahmlow, R. Carollo, M. Bellos, E. E. Eyler, P. L. Gould, and W. C. Stwalley, Direct Photoassociative Formation of Ultracold KRb Molecules in the Lowest Vibrational Levels of the Electronic Ground State, Phys. Rev. A 86, 053428 (2012).
- C. E. Rogers III, J. L. Carini, J. A. Pechkis, and P. L. Gould, Creation of Arbitrary Time-Sequenced Line Spectra with an Electro-Optic Phase Modulator, Rev. Sci. Instrum. 82, 073107 (2011).


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Woody Woodburn: Last-minute gift list for Santa
OK, Mr. Ho Ho Ho, it's almost go-go-go time. Before you finish checking your list twice and taking off on your amazing race around the world, here are a few last-minute gifts to pack in your sleigh.
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I think your hoho's are so cute but that bunny just made me smile. I love it!
Oh my goodness that is the cutest!!! I may have to get one of those.
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March 31, 2008
Alcohol Treatment — i on NIH — episode #0011, segment 2
A key question when it comes to alcohol abuse is How Much is Too Much. To learn more, we talked to Dr. Mark Willenbring, the Director of the Treatment and Recovery Research Division in the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol.
Transcripts available at: http://www.nih.gov/news/vodcast/2008/e0011.htm#alcohol
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It has long been politically correct to state that it's "not the size but the motion" that counts. Women have so long been under the thumb of religion and patriarchy and most women have learned that lying to "your man" is much more fruitful/profitable than denigrating him because of his lack of penis volume. And what good would bitching about penis size do anyway, it's not like a guy can change it. It is a done deal and it's simply not worth bitching about it once in a couple context.
However, that being said, that point of view in no way dictates that biologically speaking, the penis size is unimportant. The vagina is an elastic structure and responds differently to various shapes and volumes. In addition, most studies indicate that the the penis size to total body ratio is a fairly good indicator of female sexual selection in nature. And Homo sapiens males are very well endowed indeed in this regard, favoring a view that in Homo sapiens females do exercise choice (evolutionary speaking).
However, as in the another post on this forum regarding Homo sapiens brains getting smaller since agriculture, the fact that Homo sapiens have migrated to non tropical climes, began wearing clothes all the time and the advent of religion, female choice has been near totally emasculated. 20,000 years is long enough to create reproductive bias dimishing the value of a large penis. But this bias does not imply necessarily that the female vagina has had time to 'adapt' to lesser selection.
The following graph, in parallel with Adriana's comment on this board agrees that women's response to penis size is variable. It also demonstrates that "bigger" is not "better" in the absolute sense. But what it does support is that size is relevant. The important number to consider is that accross the board, beyond races and nationalities and age, the average male is between 5.5" and 6" in length erect. So when women are asked if they 'fake orgasm' and stats reveal that a whopping 50% of females have faked it and when we look at where that 'average' size fits on this graph, we can guess at the 'faking it' motivations. Our size range is simply incompatible. As for girth, I think we can simply say that if your fingers touch when holding the penis in your hand, it is on the narrow side. A mere little can of Redbull is 7" in circumference, and a regular soda can is close to 8".
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"So that's what an uncircumcised penis looks like!" I felt like a bit of an idiot."
I had that very moment in my mid twenties, on a beach by a lake with a bunch of naked people lounging after a hard day of treeplanting. I found it very hard not to stare as it seemed so odd to me. I've read a lot of people mentioning that an intact penis "appears" smaller, I guess because of the narrowed tip. Could it be that the optical illusion of a larger penis was yet another contributing factor in the beginnings of circumcision's popularity? Now years later, I've become accustomed to intact foreskins, and now look upon a cut foreskin as the oddity. Circumcision also creates the illusion of constant readiness, whereas an intact foreskin hides the glans until the appropriate time.
Tribal society males have long been using other various devices and modifications to make phalluses look larger and/or erect.
There are very few studied cases of recent evolution in humans. As a lactose intolerant person, I've been quite interested in the evolution of lactose tolerance among different peoples spontaneously. Some scientists see it as a rare example of "adaptation" vs random evolutionary fitness.
I think if universities were to invest additional effort into investigating the evolution of male genitalia, we'd see some interesting surprises. The problem really is that there are so few serious studies.
What kind of evidence might there be? Can't be much fossil evidence, other than frozen. Which would have to be thawed and attached to some kind of stimulator simulator.
Young Frankenstein? (So Mel Brooks was ahead of his time.)
Sorry. It's hard difficult to be too serious.
Haha good point. But still it brings into question; did women prefer smaller penises in the ancient world?
I see the OPs argument as being flawed and trying to bring evolution into the argument shows they have not studied enough into this...
So what kind of first-hand facts or opinion did women (or matriarchal society) add to the bible or other "documentation", especially wrt to preferences of penis size?
I'd rather say that the case isn't clear yet, in terms of evidence. So the best information to go with seems to be common sense, and documented opinions of personal experience.
As I was replying to Adam. You're welcome ;)
Although I don't feel I know enough about this topic on a historic or evolutionary level, I have always had a scientific curiosity about this issue.
From personal experience, I don't think that the size of a man has a strong (I won't say any) correlation to penis size. One of my ex boyfriends is 5ft6" and I can confidently say he falls within the A category on the graph. He was also sexually adventurous (to a point), making for a highly enjoyable sexual partner. I have also been with much taller men who have not "measured up." Sexual repression versus sexual adventurousness has a lot to do with the level of sexual satisfaction achieved though, but I realise that isn't the issue here.
Ultimately, size for me is definitely something that matters, but it is not the only factor I look at. Ability, skill, generosity, and an experimental or explorative personality all play major roles in selecting the ideal sexual partner.
What T A A started the original post with really rang true for me. I have often felt actively disappointed that there is no way for a woman to know the size of a man's penis or sexual skill he possesses before she sleeps with him (excluding rare instances of hearsay). Physical intimacy is an important part of a relationship for me, but it's unrealistic and unsafe to jump from partner to partner just to find the ideal one. The societally accepted norm of dating someone for a prolonged time before sleeping with them is often detrimental to a relationship if the sex is sub-par, for both parties, hence my adage about no-sex-before-marriage: you have to test-drive the car before you buy it. But the alternative (of sleeping with each other virtually on sight) is not ideal either.
Although a man cannot determine a woman's skill in the bedroom simply from looking at her, he can still see basic physical characteristics like figure, breasts etc. I've never heard complaints about a woman's vagina being too small or too big, although I have heard about more grey-area issues, if you will, such as an elongated clitoris or extended/distended labia.


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MMFF 2013: 'Pagpag' Movie Review— December 26, 2013
MOVIE REVIEW: Horror flick, 'Pagpag: Siyam Na Buhay' is the second film we watched today, the opening day of the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). First was 'Boy Golden'.
Our MMFF 2013 movie marathon aims to show support to the local film industry and to provide you, our dear readers our own, independent insights about the entries.
In all honesty, we didn't expect much from 'PAGPAG,' a Star Cinema and Regal Films production, which stars the hottest love team of today, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo better known as KathNiel with support cast that include Dominic Roque, Miles Ocampo, Matet De Leon, Shaina Magdayao and Paulo Avelino.
It turned out to be a good horror flick, better than the previous entries from Regal Films and even from Star Cinema. As a matter of fact, it did surpass our expectations.
While a unique film, strange to the local viewers may solicit 'wows' from the Filipino movie goers, a film that tackles a familiar subject matter, if executed well, could actually turn out better — that's where PAGPAG's strengths lie. It tackles the very familiar theme of superstitious beliefs about deaths and wakes, things that are believed by our forefathers long ago but still raise questions from many of us today. Added with a youthful flavor and its stars' chemistry, a lot of shocking scenes, characters' conflicts plus a good twist, PAGPAG successfully got our nods.
It is hard to point out all the strengths and the weaknesses of the film, yet, we'll try to name the obvious for your reference.
Not to mention the lead characters' chemistry for that's been tried and tested, the two are a strong force of the film. Aside from the fact that they are the very soul of the film as well, these teen stars are actually now better actors.
Padilla, with due respect to his onscreen 'angas' and charisma can actually make the people stick till the end of the film by merely portraying the role. His comedic timing is perfect and he delivers his lines, almost naturally. Though his role here isn't challenging enough for a best actor trophy, Padilla did good as an actor.
Bernardo on the other hand is not just a pretty face. The lady could act, that's tried and tested as well. Just that in PAGPAG, they did not provide her a wider stage to showcase her brilliance as an artist, not just as the film's lead character. Her role is almost synonymous to the roles she has done before. But for a lead actress in her own film in a very popular festival, Bernardo did great, enough to be considered a Best Actress contender. But with the very limiting character and up and against a veteran Eugene Domingo among others, I'm not sure she'd snatch it this year. To be noticed, though, would be enough for a super star in the making. I supposed.
From the supporting cast, it is easy to pen point who shone the brightest. Avelino has his shining moments. In this film, Avelino is not your usual pretty boy but a monster that's scarier when in his natural aura than when wearing prosthetics. Another Best Supporting actor trophy seems underway for Avelino. We wouldn't be surprised if he gets it.
And no matter how much we tried not to notice physical beauty in the film that horrifies people, we can not help but notice Dominic Roque – enough reason for teens to spend a dime for PAGPAG. He has done lead roles in the past for a TV series and some shows, yeah, but Roque here showcases his aura that's of a leading man material. Hopefully not for a horror film next time. Roque's shower scene is an eye candy. You'd want him to save from a possible death. Yeah. We heard the ladies inside the cinema wished that. So believe me.
Shaina Magdayao and Matet De Leon did perform well also. Best Supporting actress nominations for these is not enough.
To say PAGPAG has a perfect cast may sound OA but the whole cast did pass our standard with flying colors. Not much overacting.
Make up is good. Production design is good. I do not adore much its cinematography but I loved a lot of shots, especially the from-inside-the-coffin shots and the aerial ones towards the end featuring KathNiel.
The film could be faulted though for some minor details. One of which is the use of the Holy Water bottle for two separate occasions with a cap still intact, and the contents remained almost the same. Maybe that's forgivable.
The use of comedy and family drama in PAGPAG makes it not only more relatable but also more engaging. And there comes the real strength of PAGPAG – it engages people. If only it was polished better or given additional twists, PAGPAG would be a film to beat this year. Nevertheless, by the look of it and considering this year's list of entries, PAGPAG would get a spot on the MMFF top four films in terms of value.
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Mental Health E-screening in Pregnant and Postpartum Women
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To compare e-screening versus usual screening on: 1) women's and healthcare providers' views on feasibility and acceptability; 2) rates of detection of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety; 3) perceived risk and benefit of disclosure; 4) cost-effectiveness; 5) psychometric properties. We also aim to identify factors associated with feasibility of e-screening.Compared to usual screening:1) e-screening is as feasible; 2) e-screening yields similar rates of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety; 3) the mean score for risk of disclosure is significantly lower and benefit of disclosure is significantly higher in the e-screening group; 4) e-screening is as or more cost effective in detecting prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety; 5) features of e-screening are significantly associated with feasibility and acceptability, whereas demographic factors are not; and 6) reliability and validity indices of ALPHA and EPDS are strongly correlated for both administration modes.
Other: E-screening
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Screening
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|Mental Health E-screening in Pregnant and Postpartum Women
- The primary outcome is feasibility/acceptability of the process of e-screening (vs 'usual' screening). [ Time Frame: 10 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]All women will complete: 1) the Computer Violence Assessment Evaluation (CVAE) 38 (originally designed The primary outcome is feasibility/acceptability of the process of e-screening (vs 'usual' screening).to evaluate the feasibility/acceptability aspects of e- screening of domestic violence -Appendix C); and 2) open-ended investigator-developed questions on e-screening feasibility currently being pre-tested in another study (Appendix D).
- Proportion of pregnant and postpartum women with clinical depression and anxiety. [ Time Frame: on recruitment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Measured in in pregnant women using the Antenatal Psychosocial Health Assessment (ALPHA)and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Measured in pregnant women using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.
- Depression and anxiety [ Time Frame: Within one week of recruitment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Mini Diagnostic Interview
-will be conducted either by telephone or in-person by a member of the research team who is a mental health expert
- Cost-effectiveness of e-screening [ Time Frame: during recruitment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]We will observe the clinic process for a morning to determine the length of time it takes staff to conduct the both the usual screening process as well as the e-screening process (e.g., distribute tablets, follow-up with women). We will also interview the clinic manager to determine the costs of current screening process (e.g., time to screen, physical resources).
- Mean scores on the Perceived Risk and Perceived Utility subscales of DES [ Time Frame: on recruitment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Disclosure Expectations Scale (DES) Self-reported by women
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|July 2013
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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No Intervention: Paper-based screening
Paper-based screening. Women will complete a mental health screening tool on paper (usual care).
Experimental: E-screening
Women will complete mental health screening on a tablet
Other: E-screening
E-screening will be conducted on a computer tablet with wireless access. The tablet will be configured with the screening tool currently used in each clinic. The content and order of individual questions will be identical to the paper-pen version. Response options will be listed in full view under each question. Women select responses by touching the screen.
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Given that it is critical to conduct screening within a system that links referral and treatment, our IMPACT pilot trial is evaluating integrated screening and care (see Summary of Progress) versus usual prenatal care. The proposed trial engages 2 unique clinics with experienced staff who conduct routine screening (with referrals and treatment in place) to evaluate different modalities of screening. Since widespread screening is unlikely to be successfully implemented if it entails additional human resources, this trial assesses the potential for a sustainable, e-health alternative.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|16 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Pregnant and postpartum women will be eligible for this study if they:
- receive care at the recruitment sites ;
- can read/write English; and
- are willing to complete e-screening
Exclusion Criteria:
- do not receive care at the recruitment site;
- cannot read/write English;
- are not willing to complete e-screening
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01899534
|Canada, Alberta
|Dickensfield Primary Care Maternity Clinic
|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5E 6A3
|Royal Alexandra Hospital: Lois Hole Hospital for Women
|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5H 3V9
|Sturgeon Primary Care Maternity Clinic
|St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, T8N 6C4
|Principal Investigator:
|Dawn A Kingston, Ph.D
|University of Alberta
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|Dawn Kingston, Assistant Professor, University of Alberta
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|NCT01899534 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|July 10, 2013
|Last Updated:
|April 21, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Canada: Ethics Review Committee
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Mental Health
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Over the past couple of months, basketball teams throughout Hutchinson County have hit the hardwood battling for district and conference titles, which has provided several good photo opportunities.
Look under our lifestyles menu on the website toolbar and click on the photo contest option.
Take a peek at the photos and vote on what you think were the best shots from the 2011-12 basketball season.
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Mark Lanter of Black Jacket Symphony
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Mark Lanter Drummer for Black Jacket Symphony Rocks…Really Rocks, with his Vintage Ludwig Vistalite drum set. This set, a "75 by year" and purchased at Bailey Brothers, is what Mark uses when "Black Jacket" does their note for note tribute to Led Zepplin.
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Duchess Kate Stuns in Chic Military Dress
Prince and princess of the people!
Duchess Kate accompanied Prince William during his first event as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Get Duchess Kate's style
The newlywed royals, both 29, shook hands and talked with soldiers in Victoria Barracks during a medal parade in Windsor.
PHOTOS: Will and Kate's royal romance
While William wore his military uniform, Kate was a knockout in her own military inspired frock. Paired with a navy fascinator, the Duchess rocked a navy dress with gold buttons. She even wore a gold shamrock pin in honor of the Irish Guard.
PHOTOS: Look back at Kate and Will's wedding day
Kate was all smiles as a young girl in a pink dress sweetly presented her with flowers.
In a matter of days, the Duke and Duchess will begin their North American tour, which includes walking the red carpet with celebrities in Los Angeles.


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1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 rashers of bacon, finely chopped
1 stick of celery, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
300g of mushrooms, chopped [OPTIONAL]
500g minced beef
440 can tomato soup
2 Tbs tomato paste
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
dash of tobasco sauce
150g spiral pasta
1 cup (125g) grated tasty cheese
Preparation1) Heat 1 Tbs of oil in a pan and brown the beef mince (in batches if required) and set aside
2) Heat 1 Tbs of oil in the pan, add onion, bacon and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is softened
3) Add carrot and celery (and mushrooms if included) and cook 3 more minutess
4) Add soup, paste, sauce, herbs, tobasco, and cooked mince. Bring to the boil and simmer covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
5) Meanwhile cook pasta until just tender and drain
6) Combine pasta and beef mixture, and transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with cheese
7) Bake in a moderate oven for approx. 15 mins, or until cheese is lightly browned
Note: the beef can be substituted for another meat (or can be mixed, eg a mixture of lamb and veal mince works well)
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Photo above taken Wednesday, April 22 on the Appalachian Trail.
"*** ALERT *** APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKER FOUND!," by BackpackingLight.com Staff. BackpackingLight.com (ISSN 1537-0364).
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Matt Lutz
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|Re: AWESOME NEWS!!!! on 05/03/2009 09:28:41 MDT
As I expected, the nasty comments are starting to come in.
Edited by citystuckhiker on 05/03/2009 09:50:16 MDT.
Thom Darrah
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Locale: Southern Oregon
|Ken Knight - Awesome News on 05/03/2009 09:30:37 MDT
After much worry, many prayers and a large outpouring of effort by many the outcome was positive, this time.
Edited by thomdarrah on 05/03/2009 11:15:09 MDT.
Matt Lutz
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Locale: Midwest
|Re: Ken Knight - Awesome News on 05/03/2009 09:33:35 MDT
I'm reserving any comments on cause and future hikes until more facts come out from those involved.
j tomais
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|nice on 05/03/2009 09:57:44 MDT
Isn't it nice that your mag is now famous because your editor got lost? Ha! How much money did it cost to find your editor? I know, I am supposed to think courageous, but seems more like irresponsible.
Nate Meinzer
(Rezniem) - F
Locale: San Francisco
|Re: Nasty Comments online on 05/03/2009 09:58:20 MDT
Deleted my comment. Not worth it. Glad Ken's great. Didn't realize that was him moderating all those podcasts I listened to on the way to work.
Edited by Rezniem on 05/03/2009 22:33:33 MDT.
Jonathan Boozer
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Locale: South East
|Re: Re: Nasty Comments online on 05/03/2009 10:19:48 MDT
Sometimes Nate it troubles me that I agree with you so much.
Ken Helwig
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Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA
|Re: nice on 05/03/2009 10:28:12 MDT
Isn't it nice that your mag is now famous because your editor got lost? Ha! How much money did it cost to find your editor? I know, I am supposed to think courageous, but seems more like irresponsible.
Edited by kennyhel77 on 05/03/2009 10:29:04 MDT.
Jesse Glover
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Locale: southern appalachians
|KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA on 05/03/2009 10:43:28 MDT
Don't feed the trolls just ignore it.
Rick Cheehy
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Locale: Virginia
|Re: Re: nice on 05/03/2009 10:49:51 MDT
Hey tomias have you ever:
Tom Brown
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|Re: Re: Nasty Comments online on 05/03/2009 10:56:18 MDT
I'm one of the "Lynchburg trolls" Nate referred too. As Red Cross volunteers, my wife and I were also one of the people who was at the Incident Commmand center running the search for Ken at 6:30 am yesterday morning. I was there along with about 150 other local trolls who also volunteered their time and worked their butts off in the massive search for Ken.
Unknown abc
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|Nasty Comments on 05/03/2009 10:56:59 MDT
>"Ken Knight, 41, was found at the base of Little Rocky Row after a small signal fire he lit got out of control, turning into a 2-acre brush fire on the ridge that got everyone's attention, said Lt. Brandon Co.cke of the Big Island Volunteer Fire Department."
Nate Meinzer
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Locale: San Francisco
|Trolls on 05/03/2009 11:02:14 MDT
Okay, this is getting off topic and I feel responsible.
Rick Dreher
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Locale: Northernish California
|Re: nice on 05/03/2009 11:02:43 MDT
I take comfort in knowing that one S&R volunteer or professional contributes more to society and our nation than a thousand intertubes trolls. I also know that a successful search is a thousand times more rewarding to these selfless folks than a recovery operation.
Unknown abc
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|Trolls on 05/03/2009 11:05:33 MDT
Yes, the S&R team as well as the ER people are the ones who deserve the honor here...I was taliking about the media that twists and exxagerates things so people will pay more attantion to the story. They are the jerks. just look at the exxagerated cooments above.
Miguel Arboleda
(butuki) - MLife
Locale: Kanto Plain, Japan
|Re: Ken Knight - Awesome News on 05/03/2009 11:59:59 MDT
Please, please, don't turn what for most members of BPL is a joyous time and thread into something crass and irrelevant. Waiting for the news of Ken's safety has been quite emotional for a lot of us and this thread was where we watched it. If you want to quibble over silly ideas, please do it on another thread. It is disrespectful for what we went through and hoped for here.
Tom Brown
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|Ken Knight awesome news on 05/03/2009 12:25:42 MDT
Welcome home, Ken! I can't wait to read your account of this whole thing, but first take some time to just relax, rejoice, and reflect.
Amy Rochelle
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|Personally, I admire Ken on 05/03/2009 12:55:32 MDT
Personally, I admire Ken. He doesn't let his lack of sight define him or what he's able to accomplish and experinece in life. He's out living life to the fullest, and doing so independently, well educated and prepared.
Derek Anderson
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|Wow on 05/03/2009 13:28:50 MDT
Edited by asaw2513 on 05/03/2009 13:31:24 MDT.
David T
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|positivity. on 05/03/2009 13:53:40 MDT
Hi all.
Willie Evenstop
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Locale: Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
|KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA on 05/03/2009 13:55:43 MDT
Thank you to everyone involved in the search and rescue effort, and others that aided the process. It is so awesome to read that Ken is found, alive, and doing well.


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Phoenix man pleads guilty in wife's death
PHOENIX (AP) - A Phoenix man has pleaded guilty to second-degree in the death of his wife.
A Maricopa County Superior Court spokeswoman says Anthony Rinaldi entered his plea Tuesday in the 2011 death of 28-year-old Amanda Blaies-Rinaldi.
Judge Rosa Mroz set sentencing for Nov. 26.
Phoenix police arrested Rinaldi after his wife's body was discovered in their Ahwatukee home.
Firefighters had responded to a call from a child that someone had been shot.
When responders arrived at the house, they discovered the body and two children inside the home.
The children were not harmed.
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Great short Hike. This is off of Hwy 20 east of Sweet Home. Take the House Rock campground road and drive 10 to 12 miles, then just a short hike maybe 1/8th mile. Pretty, quiet retreat.
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Golden orb web spider spins ant-repellent silk
The golden orb web spider wards off marauding ants with an insect repellent spun into its silk, a new study finds.
THOUGH SPIDERS MAY SEEM safe in their nets, they can often fall prey to marauding ants. But the golden orb web spider (Nephila antipodiana) has a secret weapon: a chemical repellent to ward off ant attackers.
Researchers from the University of Melbourne and National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered the chemical, which is spun into the spiders' silk, is a type of natural insect repellent. The find could pave the way for a new insect repellent for humans.
"This study is among the first to show animals incorporating a chemical defence as a response to the threat of predation," says Professor Mark Elgar of the University of Melbourne's department of zoology. "It is particularly interesting that this only occurs in spiders that are large enough, and therefore spin silk that is thick enough, to expose them to this risk of ant invasion."
Spinning an insect-repellent silk
Golden orb web spiders are a common sight around many backyard gardens. They spin webs of up to 1m across.
Associate Professor Daiqin Li from NUS had wondered why the webs of this species remained ant-free, despite being easy targets. He figured there must be something in the silk that deters ants.
The team set about stripping golden orb web spider silk of any chemicals to see if ants could be encouraged to walk on the web.
After narrowing down the compounds, they found one that kept the ants away.
"One of these chemicals is quite well known, but hadn't been identified as an effective insect repellent," says Mark. "We found that silk that had been stripped and then had the same chemical reapplied had the same effect on ants as the original silk."
The compound known as pyrrolidine alkaloid is a common deterrent for many species of ants and moth, Mark says. It's not lethal, but it is powerful.
"The chemical alkaloid is not very volatile. If prey were to smell it, it would probably already be too late for them," he says.
Insect repellent silk probably common to spiders
Professor Jutta Schneider, a zoologist from the University of Hamburg, believes this phenomenon is probably not an isolated case in the world of spiders.
"I believe this study will be followed by more, similar findings," says Jutta. "I bet it is not a unique feature of this species, or even of Nephila spiders that build permanent webs as adults. People just haven't looked yet."
Mark agrees that it is highly likely other species may employ the same or similar defenses; however, he points out another discovery the team made while conducting this research, which might explain why some spiders don't need a chemical repellent.
"We found the silk of smaller spiders was actually too thin for ants to walk on," says Mark. "The chemical simply isn't necessary for smaller or immature spiders, but is produced in larger spiders when the silk becomes large enough to be vulnerable to ants."
But what's just as interesting, says Jutta, is why the spiders would expend the energy to create an ant repellent.
"The study raises interesting questions about how the spiders use the alkaloid without cost to themselves by repelling prey," says Jutta.
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Vista tels me "Wireless capability on this computer is turned off" (I certainly did nothhing to turn it off.)
> Turn on wireless capability
This can be done by using a switch, which is ususlly found on the front side of the computer, or a function key combination.
Click here to close this dialog box.
What switch or function key is Vista talking about?
if there is no physical switch on the laptop
the in services go to wireless service, see if its set to auto and started.
Ignore the message. Doesn't mean anything. Programmers idea of a joke, I'll bet.
In device manager is the wireless card enabled? In lan properties is the wireless enabled?
Is it the router, laptop hardware or vista?
If you have a friend who can connect wirelessly to your router we can eliminate the router.
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Thomas Albert Howard: The Agony of Papal ExitsRoundup: Talking About History
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Thomas Albert (Tal) Howard currently holds the Stephen Phillips Chair of History at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.
"How heavy the papal mantle weighs," wrote Dante in his Divine Comedy. The shepherding of some 1 billion Catholics is no simple business, so one cannot begrudge the frail Pope Benedict for stepping down. Given the rarity of such an event, the recent media frenzy is understandable. Much commentary has and will focused on Benedict's legacy and the next papal election. But given that traditionally only death separates a pope from office, the moment also calls for remembrance of those popes who finished their office under, well, grimmer circumstances.
The Apostle Peter, according to Catholics, was the first pope. Tradition claims he was crucified upside down in Rome because he felt unworthy to be crucified in the same manner as Christ. Peter was the first of fourteen popes who are known or believed to have been martyred between the first and seventh centuries, the last being Martin I in 655. In light of the expansion of Christianity during this time, the church father Tertullian's famous line that the "blood of martyrs is the seed of the church" is not beside the point.
Things get shady from the ninth to the eleventh century. At this time, the papal office became an object of contention among wealthy, feuding Roman families. No less than about a third of the popes from 872 and 1012 died under mysterious, often macabre circumstances. John VIII (872-82) was bludgeoned to death by members of his own entourage. Stephen VI (896-97) was strangled. Leo V (903) was deposed and likely murdered by order of his successor, Sergius (904-11). John X (914-28) died from suffocation. Because of popular distrust of Pope John XIV (983-84), the Antipope Boniface VII (974, 984-85) arrested him and placed him in the Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo, where he died either from poison or starvation, depending on one's sources. ("Antipope" is a term used by the Church to speak of papal claimants of questionable legitimacy.)...
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is a Los Angeles-based law firm of more than 400 attorneys and other professionals founded in 1965. The firm earned revenues in excess of $260 million in 2009. Manatt also operates a subsidiary ManattJones Global Strategies which offers a range of consulting services to public and private corporations with professionals in all of the firm's US offices plus outposts in Mexico City and São Paulo. James R. Jones, a former Congressman from Oklahoma and Ambassador to Mexico is a member of ManattJones. William T. Quicksilver is the firm's Chief Executive and Managing Partner.
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Client Amount Isle of Capri Casinos $2,400,000 Alameda Corridor Transportation Auth $1,480,000 BellSouth Corp $1,000,000 StarKist $910,000 Varian Medical Systems $860,000 Bank Private Equity Coalition $840,000 Visiting Nurse Service of New York $815,000 City of Reno, NV $800,000 Intuit Inc $800,000 City of Yakima, WA $790,000
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Opinion: Downtown dud
One festival goer felt St. Patrick's Day event was letdown
In an effort, supposedly, to acquire more well-known bands and have more events, the Wichita Falls St. Patrick's Day Downtown Street Festival raised prices to $20 per person at the gates.
Being nearly 38 weeks pregnant with my second child, I had no desire to attend any event that requires me to be on my feet for more than about half an hour. Nevertheless, upon hearing that Blue October would be the main act, I was determined to attend, rain or shine, puffy feet and all.
Though Saturday brought our area much-needed rain, I was afraid it may dampen my plans for one last hurrah before the baby arrives.
Yes, I know, I know, an alcohol-driven street festival is not the best place for a pregnant woman to have a good time. But, such is my devotion to Blue October.
My love of Blue October began about 2002, when I was going to graduate school at the University of North Texas in Denton. A co-worker from Austin was familiar with the band and we attended a concert in Dallas together. I was immediately drawn in by the band's painfully personal lyrics, drawn from lead singer Justin Furstenfeld's tumultuous struggle with addiction and mental illness. I have seen the band about five other times -- had posters signed, worn the T-shirts, the whole bit.
I have not been to a concert or even done anything more exciting than eating out at a restaurant in about four years, since I had my son.
Now, it is not Blue October's or the festiva organizers' responsibility to be my sole source of entertainment. I'm just saying -- my expectations were high.
I analyzed the event's dollar value from various perspectives. Wichita Falls Downtown Proud markets the event as family-oriented and I saw many children at the event -- many bored, cold, unhappy children. If there were activities for these youngsters I did not see them. The website advertised a bounce house for an extra 5 bucks, but I saw no such house. With most of the patrons smoking and drinking, I would say this is a highly inappropriate place for children with nothing for them to do.
I saw a few food vendors including Raising Cane's (they only had lemonade), Gypsy Kit, Vinnie's and a couple more. There was a few booths selling shirts and merchandise and the rest of the area was a three-block-long beer tent.
OK, not hungry, nothing to do, so hubby and I searched for a place to sit as there was about an hour until Blue October performed, or so I thought.
We found a couple empty seats near the main stage outside and watched local band Myagi. After about 45 minutes, they said AA Bottom was about to perform. I knew that some bands were playing in the Iron Horse Pub, but no one told the crowds that Blue October and Cody Canada were playing inside the bar now instead of on the outside stage. About 9 p.m., when Blue October was supposed to be performing, I was curious so I looked at the downtown's Twitter. That's where I got the information that about them playing inside.
There was a microphone with large speakers, which seems like a perfect way to tell festival-goers about the change in venues. I heard no such announcements at any time.
I waddled on over to the Iron Horse, hoping this wasn't true, because I hate being squished in a smoky, sweaty, beer-soaked bar on the best of occasions, but determined to see my beloved band.
I heard rumors swirling around while we waited in line about which band was playing where. Many people complained that they brought their children to see Blue October and now they could not because no one under 21 could get into the bar. I will say the staff and security kept their cool well while many unhappy festival-goers yelled and screamed and cried during the confusion.
I kept a happy face, still hoping for the best. One security guard informed another that a second storm was coming through the area and they should get ready to clear the outside main stage also.
A strange looking guy with a thick beard and cross tattoo on face walked through with some security guards and went toward the back of the pub. A gentleman behind me speculated that he must be some musician because of all the security, but neither of us could place him.
We finally made it into the Iron Horse and looked for a place to stand and wait. You ever see a heavily pregnant woman try to squeeze through a crowd at a bar? No? Yeah, that's because we're not supposed to. But still, the show must go on! I had tickets for three weeks, got a baby sitter and I was going to see Blue October! There was no seating in the performance area, but I could make it a little while, maybe, if my husband held me up, and I didn't throw up from the cigarette smoke.
At about 9:45 p.m., some other band (Cody Canada? I don't know, they didn't say who they were) went on stage and I decided to call it quits. I wanted to be home by 10:30 p.m. (the advertised closing time of the festival) to relieve the babysitter.
Sad, frustrated and a little weepy, I left the Saint Patrick's festival with not one shred of feeling like I got my money's worth.
Unbeknownst to me, I had seen Blue October's Justin. That shaggy, tattooed bearded man was him, standing two feet from me and I didn't even recognize him.
If everything had gone as planned, $20 is still quite a bit of money for anything in this town. I can't think of one redeeming thing about this event for me, other than that Myagi was pretty good.
I hope Downtown Proud gets together with some planning committee and other towns that do outside festivals well, because this could be a fun, family-friendly event. It's just not there yet. At least there was Facebook and Twitter, my only source for information about what was going on.
As for me, I guess it's a lesson in expectations. I always say, "Keep your expectations low and you are less likely to be disappointed." I just had hope that this one time I could enjoy a couple hours of nostalgia and good music with my favorite band. I guess life has changed too much to expect that to work out any more.
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Answer: Today Deputy Secretary Burns reaffirmed plans for a U.S.-India-Japan trilateral meeting in his remarks to the World Affairs Councils of America National Conference in Washington, DC. We are working with the Governments of India and Japan to schedule this important gathering to discuss regional issues, and hope to hold this meeting before the New Year.
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A crozier is a staff used by abbots or bishops
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The vine leaves which ornament the crozier are a tour de force of naturalistic observation, and their distinctive technique and style suggest a possible origin: a goldsmith in the Meuse valley in modern Belgium. The most likely workshop to produce such items is that of Hugo d'Oignies (active 1187-1228), who was based at Oignies-en-Thiérache, in the province of Namur.
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A study led by scientists at Duke University and published in the November 27 issue of the journal Current Biology explains the blue whale pirouette as a hunting technique which allows them to trap the prey from underneath.
"This behavior probably improves the whales' chances to engulf the most krill possible," declared Ari Friedlaender, co-author of the study, as cited by Yahoo! News.
The research team attached motion sensors to the bodies of 22 blue whales in order to determine the behavior of the largest mammal ever known when hunting huge amounts of shrimplike prey.
The sensors registered a 360-degree turn of the whale's body the moment the creature reaches for its prey.
"As it opens its mouth it begins to roll over. It's a very energetically costly thing to do — it's like a parachute opening and the whale slows down considerably," explained Prof. Friedlaender.
Scientists believe the trick allows the whale to determine the exact location of the krill patch, as well as prevent the latter's escaping.
Although involving a lot of skills and energy to perform the ballerina figure, the result is worth it, especially considering that a krill cluster makes the one-day food of the blue giant. Missing it would be quite painful.