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This list is a result of years of working in software & web development. It is a distinct list that does not overload you with alternatives, it has a focus on quality - the right tools for the job. Most of the software listed doesn't cost anything, I have only included commercial software where there is no alternative that does not cost money.
I encourage you to review the licenses and terms of use for any software package you choose to download. In general, most of the software listed below is free for personal or commercial use, though in some cases a paid commercial license is required.
Standalone, desktop software:
Free computer games:
Whether you want to backup your movie collection, or mount or burn an ISO image I've found all the tools you need. Do NOT buy ANY program for handling CD's or DVD's or ISO's, use one of these free programs.
Whether you are a graphic artist, a musician or just want to touch up family photos and edit the family videos there is free software available for you.
Free software for touching up photos, creating original artwork, 3D modelling, vector graphics and diagramming.
- The Gimp - a serious open source free image manipulation tool. This is now my imaging tool of choice. For top notch creativity tips, visit GimpGuru.org. The ONLY reason you would need to purchase a program such as photoshop over using the Gimp is that the Gimp is restricted to 8 bit editing, which is not terribly useful for professional photo production.
- Inkscape - free open source vector graphics editor. This seems to be the pick of the bunch, with professional features and complying to the W3C SVG standards I'd have to say this is the premiere open source vector graphics software. It has a large number of features, including text on paths, text overflow effects, bitmap tracing, the list goes on and on.
- Picturenaut - free HDR software. Picturenaut stands out as probably the best free HDR programs around. It does such a good job that you probably don't even need commercial software for HDR work. I tried it on some 16bit TIF images I prepared and it did a great job.
- Royalty Free Icons & Clipart Stock Images - use any of the icons and clipart on this site for any purpose you like (except for distributing the icons as your own).
- OpenClipArt - now that you have some serious graphic design software, get yourself some free and open clipart.
- Open Icon Library - awesome set of free icons to use for your project
- Crystal Icons - a set of beautiful icons licensed under the LGPL for use in your projects. Don't re-invent the wheel!
- Dia - a free open source diagramming tool. Has a number of technical diagram templates.
- VisioModeler - a free (and unsupported) database design tool using semantic modeling from Microsoft.
- Microsoft ICE - Microsoft Image Composition Editor. This is a free panorama stitcher which has worked more reliably than Adobe CS5 and Hugin. In the two fore-mentioned products stitching errors were apparent, though with Hugin these were rather minor. Hugin also appeared to be happy to allow highlights to be blown out whilst ICE managed to create a very smooth blend of horribly mismatched exposures whilst ensuring the histogram was not pushed into extremes. At first, I didn't like the projection that ICE created compared to Hugin's, but this was easily adjusted by dragging the projection around. CS5 could not even complete the stitch with large images, they all had to be resized. Now that free stitching tools are getting so good, it's time for you to start googling things like the Brenizer Method to get that creativity flowing without being limited by your tools ;).
- Hugin - free, open source photo stitching software. Whilst this software remains as a very good alternative, I have since moved on to the brilliant Microsoft ICE.
- Convertico - free online service for converting png files into ICO files. The service is fast (as in immediate) and effective.
- Ximagic Denoiser - freeware noise reduction plugin for photoshop. This noise reduction software compares to the best products out there, albeit the user interface being a bit complicated. I use DCT with Enhanced switched on, and all other settings default. You may need to tweak for different types of photos.
Look at the gallery and screenshots for each product to get an idea of what you can do.
- Blender - a seriously full-featured 3D modeller and renderer. Can import/export a number of formats, can be used for game scenario creation (with collision detection etc.) and create animations and videos. A mind blowing array of features for free. The features are daunting, so begin your readings with Blender 3D: Noob to Pro.
- Yafray - 'Yet Another Free Raytracer' - free, open source ray tracing program. Yafray is the choice renderer for Blender, though not required for Blender. Yafray opens up some sophisticated render features not available to blender.
- LuxRender - A free, open source unbiased renderer.
- MakeHuman - free, open source humanoid modelling plugin for Blender.
- ArtOfIllusion - free, open source modeller/renderer. This looks like a great product which allows you to perform some sophisticated modelling and animation. Support for skinning and animation are an example of the powerful features.
- Pov-Ray - a free, open source rendering engine. This software in itself doesn't have a built-in modeller, but existing modellers can export the Pov-Ray format. Pov-Ray is a high precision renderer which is capable of renders which rival any commercial product available. With an outstanding array of effects, texturing and mesh options, this package is unbeatable. Combine it with your favourite modeller to get photo-realistic renderings.
- K-3D - free, open source renderman modeller.
- JPatch - free, open source spline-based 3D modeller. Can output formats for renderman compliant renders, or Pov-Ray.
- PoseRay - import models from a number of different formats, and export to other formats. Tweak the models with the in-build manipulation tools before exporting. Very handy for converting model formats and texturing.
- PovLab - free, open source modeller for Pov-Ray.
- OpenFX - a serious 3D modelling, rendering and animation tool. Free and open source. Many plugins are available to produce special effects.
System software covers software that you don't interact with so much but sits in the background keeping your home or small office network/computers running in a managed fashion.
Although a number of the software tools I have mentioned are quite relevant to education, there are utilities that students would find most useful in referencing during study.
I find this needs a section of its own because it fits into both desktop software and programming. You can use version control to manage document versions, as well as source code versioning:
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We were sent out a complimentary Pet Pack from Newman's Own Organic and Oskar was thrilled when it arrived. Look at all of these goodies.
As if that wasn't enough, Newman's Own Organics contacted us and asked if we'd be interested in trying their new line of New Zealand Ranch Style Dog Treats, featuring New Zealand organic lamb or organic beef.
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Dengue Virus
The dengue virus is responsible for the tropical and sub-tropical diseases, dengue (DF) and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF), transmitted to individuals through the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The global distribution of dengue is expanding and comparable to that of malaria, with symptoms ranging from a mild viral syndrome of high fever, rash, headache, fatigue and muscle and joint pain, to the more severe and sometimes fatal DHF. Each dengue virus serotype is antigenically distinct, such that infection only provides an individual with immunity to the causative serotype, with the possibility of further infection by a different serotype or even multiple serotypes.
Suitable for use in ELISA, Immunohistochemistry and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): Requires antigen retrieval using heat treatment prior to staining of paraffin sections. sodium citrate buffer, pH 6.0 is recommended.
Western Blot (reducing): Recognizes E/envelope at 61kD.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Recommended Secondary Antibodies:
I1904-06C: IgG, H&L (HRP) (X-Adsorbed) Pab Gt xMo
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The University of Louisville finally joined the Atlantic Coast Conference on July 1, 2014. It was such an exciting day! As soon as the clock struck 12AM, everyone on the internet opened their arms and welcomed the Louisville Cardinals to the ACC. There were so many tweets, Instagram photos, and Facebook posts! Everyone who is a fan definitely had their newsfeeds filled with welcomes to the ACC from every university and college in the ACC. While most people associate the ACC with athletics, joining this new conference is great for academics as well. Colleges and universities in the ACC are going to push UofL to be an even greater place for students to invest their future in.
Currently, I am an intern in the Office of Admissions working with social media. I got to take part of the celebration with the faculty/staff for the luncheon at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Everyone who works for UofL came to celebrate the new chapter at the University of Louisville. There was great food and great company. Tom Jurich, President Ramsay, and ACC Commissioner John Swofford spoke to everyone about UofL's new membership to the ACC. Those were not the only guests though. The mascots from all of the schools in the ACC joined us as well! To be honest, it was my favorite part. I was geeking out like a little kid at Disney World when I saw the Hokie Bird from Virginia Tech, Buzz from Georgia Tech, and Ms. Wolf from NC State. I made sure I grabbed a picture with them to share with all of my friends.
It was an especially exciting day for me because I grew up watching sports and visiting schools from the ACC. I am an out of state student and my hometown is a little over an hour from Virginia Tech. While everyone is excited to be joining such an elite conference, I'm excited to be joining schools that my friends attend. I'm really looking forward to the rivalry we will have in sports like basketball and football. I am definitely planning on going to some away games in the future to schools that are so close to my hometown. It really is no better time to be a Louisville Cardinal.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.— Giants manager Bruce Bochy envisions few issues or distractions with the arrival of former top first base prospect Angel Villalona, who 3? years ago was charged with murder in his native Dominican Republic.
Villalona reported to spring training Friday and was undergoing a physical ahead of the first full-squad workout by the reigning World Series champions Saturday.
Villalona was charged in the September 2009 death of a 25-year-old man at a bar. He was freed on bond that November after the family of the deceased asked a judge to drop the case. But Villalona was also stripped of his U.S. visa at the time.
Last spring, Villalona had his visa delayed for what the team was told were weight and health issues. MLB has already reinstated him off the restricted list.
"He's coming in, I know it's been a long journey for him," Bochy said following Friday's workout. "From what I gather, he's really rededicated himself and is excited about getting another opportunity. We're getting ready for a season, and he'll be part of it."


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For the last 24 hours, I've spent more time asleep than awake. I'm pretty sure about that. It's kind of hard to count. A lot, though, for sure.
As a result, everything seems a little too bright and confusing. Luckily I have something to fall back on, here: a few weekends ago my friends Dorothy and Franz came up to visit. And when he read that I had failed at getting puppy pictures for the blog last week, Franz sent me some of the pictures he took so that I could use them on the blog!
Disclaimer: I resized and cropped these. He probably would have done a better job, being a lot better at photography than I am.
Puppy time is nearing an end. The first one will go to her new home today. The others, over the next few days.
There might be another litter next spring, though!
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Gurudev, we do certain rituals for the departed. Is there any basis for these rituals?
These rituals are there only to show your gratitude to the departed souls. But what has happened is that the Pundits and the Purohits have made it so complicated that sometimes you don't understand what they are saying.
If they translate what they are saying in Sanskrit it gives you an idea.
Do you know why you take sesame seeds and say, 'Tarpayami, Tarpayami, Taraiyami?' It is called Tarpanam.
You take the name of the departed one and you take some sesame seeds and water and pour it onto a plate. Why do you do this? You do this to tell the departed souls, 'Whatever desires you might be harboring in your mind, they are like sesame seeds, insignificant. They are for small things, so you just drop them. There is infinite joy and bliss in the abode of the Divine, just enjoy that. We will take care of your unfulfilled desires. You be contented, be happy.'
This is what we tell the departed souls in Tarpanam.
They do have desires; they want to see the wedding of their grandchildren, their great grandchildren, or see the great grand children getting one more daughter. These sorts of desires remain in their mind before they die so we tell them, 'Look these desires are small, drop them. Love is the essence of life and the Divine is all love. You move on to the light which is all love.'
So, giving instruction to the departed soul is what Shraddham is.
Then you ask them for blessings, 'I will do my part, what you can do from there is give me blessings so that my mind is on the right track and so that I do the right things in the right time. Bless me with good luck, prosperity.'
This type of Shraddham is all over the world. Even in South America they do this.
On one particular day the entire city comes on the road and for their ancestors they burn effigies and many other things on the street.
They do this in China, and in Singapore as well.
Do you know what they do in Singapore? There is a particular day for ancestors. So whatever the ancestors were passionate about, they make those things in paper and burn them. If their father loved cars, they will make a nice Benz car, keep it on the street of Singapore and burn it.
Singapore is such a clean and neat city, but on that one day in the year it is so dirty because everywhere you find loads and loads of paper being burnt.
The belief in China is that when you burn some fake currency it reaches the ancestors, and they give you good luck. Sometimes I feel that this is cheating. But at the same time it is just the faith.
So, they build homes right in the middle of the street and burn it. They believe the blessing will come from the other side.
That sort of connecting to the people on the other side is what Shradha is. This is what faith is; with faith honoring people who have crossed over to the other side.
In Europe also there is an All Saints Day when people go and offer flowers in the burial grounds.
Shradha is there in almost all religions and all cultures. Here it is very meaningful in Sanskrit, but people don't understand.
Like Pind Danam – See our body has come out of a ball of food, isn't it? So the ritual is that they keep a ball of food, it could be whatever the departed liked. So you cook some good food in the memory of the departed and feed it to the poor people.
This is Shradha, it is to be done with a sense of gratitude, and sense of celebration while remembering the ancestors.
This much you can do, in memory of them cook some food which they liked and eat and feed a few people and enjoy.
Thank them and wish them progress in the world where they are in, and ask for their blessings so that you progress well on your journey here. That is it.


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|Reviews for Bet You Can't!
| Rooffoo chapter 16 . 2/18
So much love for these guys. (Hoping for a love story for Johnny.)
P.S. Question. Wasn't Tara dating Jerry? Think it was chapter 14 or 15, but Tara was with a Jimmy instead, which confused me. Not sure if I remembered the names clearly.
| Rooffoo chapter 10 . 2/18
Daniel eyed him warily. "Do you want the truth?"
"No," Kyrian responded sarcastically, "I just like asking questions because the movement of my jaw and tongue burns calories."
New favourite quote.
LOVING the story and the characters. I'd review more often but at the end of each chapter, I'm already yearning for more.
| iamleslie chapter 16 . 9/5/2014
no epilogue yet?
| BlackHare9 chapter 16 . 8/10/2014
aww thane is soo sweet :). as cliche as it sounds, I hope he gets his happy ending. I understand him since I'm an overprotective sibling too.
| BlackHare9 chapter 15 . 8/10/2014
well that developed quickly
| BlackHare9 chapter 14 . 8/9/2014
aww such cute parents
| BlackHare9 chapter 13 . 8/9/2014
ahhh what happened with chad nessa and thane? how come he was so cool about nessa getting married to chad ? nessa is so sweet :)
| BlackHare9 chapter 3 . 8/7/2014
hehe what a sadist . i like him
| daisukiklove chapter 9 . 3/26/2014
Lol ooooh shit sly ky
| Belly boo1099 chapter 16 . 10/4/2013
I know people probably say this all the time to you but i loved your story it was amazing and beautiful, the only down side was it ended. I kniw all stories have to end but i wanna keep reading! I love Kyrian and Johnny they were my fav characters and i loved chapter 12 (or was it 11?) when Tanya was drunk, hilarlious! Chapter 15 (/14) really pulled on the heart strings though :( ...i should stop now because you probably do wanna hear/read me keep rambling, anyway awesome story!
-Belle x
| Guest chapter 8 . 7/4/2013
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| xxSongBirdxx chapter 16 . 7/1/2013
I see you didn't write an epilogue but that's OK I'm sure you had your reasons. I have read your other stories I liked seeing Nessa and chads wedding in this very cute
| Secrets chapter 16 . 6/17/2013
Aww thwat is adworoble!
| secrets chapter 2 . 6/17/2013
Ugh! I hate psycho lover freaks! But I also love to see them lose. And I love as sTory where the girl knows karate and stuff! I mean it's so pathetic otherwise. Anyway ur story is great so far!
| PhantomPrincess chapter 16 . 4/20/2013
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1eTx6vQ) the girl spoke about her relationship with Melvyn Sprowson for two hours at a preliminary hearing on Monday. A judge is expected to rule next week whether Sprowson should go to trial on charges including kidnapping and unlawful use of a minor in production of pornography.
The teen ran away from her home in Henderson on Aug. 28, and was found in good health and living with Sprowson nine weeks later. A day earlier, Sprowson allegedly denied knowing where the girl was.
She testified she and Sprowson planned to marry after she emancipated herself.
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KUSA - Everyone has heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but growing in awareness is Small Business Saturday.
Small Business Saturday will take place again this year on Nov. 30.
This is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country.
It was started a few years ago by American Express, and it's grown in popularity ever since.
Colorado has more than 160,000 small businesses, and they are the leader in job creation and a big part of our economy.
Nationwide, small businesses employ half of the private sector.
For more on Small Business Saturday, check out the American Express web site at: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/
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Situated in Goshen, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Elkhart County Fairgrounds and within 12 mi (20 km) of Concord Mall and Lakeside Park. Maxwelton Golf Club and Elkhart Environmental Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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In addition to an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, Quality Inn & Suites provides a spa tub and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* 13 years digital marketing experience, including website, email marketing, social media, online advertising, and analytics.
* The successful candidate must have excellent organizational, operational, and customer service skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands.
* A great sense of urgency and attention to detail will be critical to success in this role.
* Extensive experience utilizing content management tools, preferably Drupal, and HTML, to create, edit, schedule, and optimize the organization and distribution of content.
* Understanding of current web design and accepted standards for web pages, e-newsletters, and e-promos
* Knowledge and experience with email service provider tools and reporting.
* Experience with SEO, SEM, social media, and business analytics. Understanding of Google Analytics.
* Understanding of tracking systems and reporting on digital marketing campaigns.
* In depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including the ability to calculate formulas) and Power Point.
* Ability to quickly identify problems and inefficiencies and troubleshoot problems and technical issues.
* Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
* Solution-oriented, ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
* Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member and leader.
* Possesses drive and motivation for achievement with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly.
* Strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal.
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* Oversee the tasks of the Web & Email Administrator to ensure day-to-day and timely updates of Omegas website and email marketing. Follow up with staff to ensure completion of tasks to meet deadlines.
* Create and manage digital marketing timelines through WorkZone, a project management software, as appropriate.
* Coordinate marketing tactics with programming team.
* Facilitate URL spreadsheets for digital catalog and faculty websites.
* Coordinate all activities related to email marketing production and execution, including Omega, partner, sponsor, and/or faculty e-promos.
* Create and implement tracking codes for all online marketing tactics including e-promos, pay-per-click, and online ads, internal website features, social media, inbound links, and partner marketing.
* Review website, e-promos, social media, and campaign performance metrics. Make recommendations for improvement.
* Create and distribute monthly social media analytic reporting.
* Monitor online marketing tactics of Omegas competition.
* Check in daily with Web & Email Administrator and Web Developer regarding their tasks and communicate status of timelines. Report team status and any recommended adjustments of deadlines to the Digital Marketing Assistant Director.
* Serve as liaison between the marketing, creative, IT, and programming departments to ensure all items are requested and delivered to meet digital marketing deadlines.
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Another PBSO corrections deputy charged after inmates allowed to fight
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A second detention deputy of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has been arrested in connection to an inmate fight facilitated by another deputy in December.
Vantavia Jackson, 32, was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail for fewer than one hour for failing to document a fight in the jail's logs, while sitting at the control tower of the Special Confinement Management Housing Unit.
She was charged with culpable negligence and two counts of official misconduct.
It all started when Detention Deputy Derrick Antonio Daniels, 39, was charged with tampering with evidence, culpable negligence, aggravated battery and three counts of official misconduct.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Daniels released inmate Taurus Turnquest, 34, of Riviera Beach from his cell on Dec. 12 and allowed him to enter the cell of Lajuane Dunnaway, 36, of West Palm Beach.
Turnquest had been threatening to kill Dunnaway. The inmates were not supposed to have contact with each other.
Turnquest grabbed Dunnaway's pencil and stabbed him, causing back and neck wounds. He also used a razor-like object to slash Dunnaway's neck, shoulders and arms.
After the fight, Daniels removed bed linens and other items with Dunnaway's blood on them from the cell.
Meanwhile up at the control tower, Jackson failed to document that the fight was taking place in the Chronological Events" sheet and the "Physical Observation Sheet." In the observation sheet, Jackson is supposed to document what happens in 15-minute increments. Also while the fight was taking place, an inmate, whose name was withheld in the report, testified that he asked the control tower supervisor (Jackson) to allow him to come out of his cell. The inmate says Jackson's response was, "We are handling something down here."
Moreover, investigators noted that Daniels and Jackson switched assignments without notifying supervisors,
The next day, another deputy saw Dunnaway's wounds and let him go to the walk-in clinic.
Daniels did not report the incident and excluded it from the logs he is required to keep as part of his duties, the affidavit states.
Turnquest, charged with aggravated battery, refused to appear in court on Feb. 9. Palm Beach County Jail records show has been detained since 2007 on premeditated first-degree murder and other charges.
Before that, records show he was in state prison from 1995 to early 1997, from late 1997 to 1999, and from 2003 to 2005 on Palm Beach County convictions that included aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and drug sales.
Records show Dunnaway, who is in jail on battery charges, was in state prison from 1991 to 2000 and again from 2002 to 2003 on charges that included battery on a state employee and battery on a law enforcement officer.


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Israel's Defence Ministry says a joint exercise with US forces has successfully tested the Arrow anti-missile system for the first time. The system is meant to defend Israel from the threat of an Iranian strike.
The ministry said on Monday the test was "a major milestone in the development of the Arrow 3 Weapon System."
The Arrow is produced jointly by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd and Chicago-based Boeing Co.
It detects an incoming missile and destroys it with a second missile. Iran's Shahab ballistic missile can carry a nuclear warhead and has a range of 2 000 kilometres, putting Israel well within range.
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'Blasphemous' Bit Erased From Katy Perry's 'Dark Horse' Clip Following Internet Outcry
Excerpt from Katy Perry's Dark Horse music video.
Apparently signing an Internet petition can actually achieve a desired result.
Katy Perry's video for her chart-topping song "Dark Horse" has been edited to remove an Arabic reference deemed blasphemous by a Change.org petition.
[Related: See 8 Incredible GIFs from Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" Video]
Shazad Iqbal, 22, posted the complaint, demanding that the video be removed from YouTube. "At 01:15 into the video Dark Horse; a man is shown being burned, whilst wearing a pendant (also burned) forming the word 'Allah,' which is the Arabic word for God," he wrote.
Iqbal describes Perry's Cleopatra-inspired persona as an opposition to God that "engulfs the believer and the word God in flames."
Perry's video went online a week ago. The petition followed a few days later and has received more than 60,000 supporters. On Wednesday, Iqbal and his supporters declared victory: A new version of Perry's video uploaded to her YouTube and Vevo channels has digitally scrubbed the offending pendant.
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Iqbal credits the petition with prompting the change.
"We couldn't have done it without everyone's support so I thank each and every one of your deeply, our voices have been heard!" Iqbal wrote.
Perry dismissed any ill intent in a statement, saying she was "just trying to give a beautiful performance about a place I have so much love for … with no other thought besides it."


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The body of a 78-year-old man was found in the River Exe after a major search and rescue effort. The alarm was raised at 8.45pm after a Tiverton man failed to return home from walking his dog. Police requested the assistance of a search and rescue helicopter from RMB Chivenor, in North Devon, while Exmoor's search and rescue team was also called out. The man's body was found in the river at 12.15am yesterday. Devon and Cornwall Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. The man's dog was found safe and well and returned to the family.


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In spring, magnolias burst with fragrant blossoms, azaleas dance with color, and Memphis is more picturesque—and popular—than at any other time of year. April showers and highs in the low 70s mark the start of high season, which runs all the way to September. Why so long? This extraordinary musical city plays host to countless events and festivals year-round, but the best take place in spring and summer.
May takes the cake with pleasant temps from 61 to 80 degrees and the monthlong Memphis in May. It's the city's largest and longest festival, with two major highlights: the three-day World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the 60-plus-band Beale Street Music Festival on the riverfront. Despite unbearable humidity in August, Elvis fans come in droves to commemorate the anniversary of the King's death with a candlelight vigil and a week of events. In late September, cooler days (and celebrations like Midtown's hip Cooper-Young Festival) beckon some 40,000 fans outdoors.
Fall weather can be unpredictable, but visiting Memphis between October and November is a no-brainer: Days are mostly sunny and pleasantly cool, neighborhood festivals are still abundant, and crowds are thinner yet still vibrant. Lower room rates are also easier to find. In October, artisans and family fun take center stage at the four-day Pink Palace Crafts Fair. Locals favor November for refreshing average temperatures between 43 and 62 degrees.
Winter can be chilly in Memphis, but snow is rare and temperatures are not typically frigid. In fact, average temperatures don't drop lower than 30 degrees. Visit between December and February and you'll find room rates are at their lowest, crowds are virtually gone, and Beale Street runs a bit tamer. January is typically the coolest month of the year, but that doesn't stop the Beale Street New Year's Eve Celebration—or the Elvis fans celebrating his birthday. No matter the time of year, you can often score bigger savings by staying downtown on a weekend, following the busier weekday business travel.


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Facts at your fingertips: Review important practice guidelines and the roles and responsibilities nurses play in specific procedures.
Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse Related to Conscious Sedation
The Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates supports the position that registered nurses trained and experienced in Gastroenterology nursing and endoscopy may be given the responsibility of administration and maintenance of conscious sedation in the presence of and on the order of a physician. In addition, the Registered Nurse may be given the responsibility for the administration of reversal agents prescribed by the physician. The Registered Nurse must have education, knowledge of medications used and skills to assess, diagnose and intervene in the event of complications. Whether or not the registered nurse actually administers the sedative/analgesic, the Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing and monitoring the patient throughout the procedure and post procedure phase of the patient's care.
A second Registered Nurse may be required to assist during procedures requiring complex technical requirements or in procedures that are complicated due to the severity of the patient's illness.
Automatic monitoring devices may enhance the ability of the registered nurse to accurately assess the patient, but are no substitute for the watchful, educated assessment by the Registered Nurse.
The Registered Nurse is accountable for the responsibilities he/she accepts. The registered nurse functions within the limitation of the institutional policies and the provincial governing bodies.
Conscious sedation provides a minimally reduced level of consciousness in which the patient retains the ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command.
Conscious sedation is commonly used during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures. The safe administration and maintenance of conscious sedation is one of the most important responsibilities of the Registered Nurse working in an Endoscopy Setting. Care of the patient undergoing a diagnostic or therapeutic Endoscopic procedure continues to be more critical in nature, more complex in technology and more comprehensive in scope. Nursing care of the patient has changed to include a continuous comprehensive nursing assessment, administration and maintenance of conscious sedation in the presence of a physician, administration of reversal agents, utilization of equipment during the endoscopic procedures, and comprehensive documentation.
The CSGNA assumes no responsibility for the practices or recommendations of any member or other practitioner or for the policies and practices of any Endoscopy unit.
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"Dance Dance Revolution" Exergaming Versus Treadmill Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes: Interim Results
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Authors: STANLEY H. HSIA, LYNNE A. MAGLIANO, HUMBERTO SANCHEZ, THOMAS W. STORER
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Results: We compared the interactive exercise video game, "Dance Dance Revolution" (DDR) against traditional treadmill (TM) exercise on metabolic outcomes among adult, ethnic minority, non-insulin-treated type 2 diabetic patients. Subjects with baseline hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) between 7.0-10.0% were randomized to 90-day periods of ad libitum access to either DDR or TM exercise at a supervised facility. Subjects participated in their assigned exercise at a frequency, duration, and intensity/difficulty level of their own choosing while maintaining their usual daily activities. Changes in glycemic control, body composition, and aerobic capacity (using an incremental TM protocol and a constant work rate (CWR) TM endurance test at 80% of VO2Peak) between baseline and day-90 were compared, adjusting for differences in caloric intake and total exercise duration. We now report our interim results based on the first 23 completed subjects. Baseline characteristics of the DDR (n=13) and TM (n=10) groups were largely comparable (age 53 ± 7 years; baseline HbA1c 8.2 ± 0.7%). HbA1c improved significantly in the DDR group (8.3 ± 0.8% to 7.7 ± 1.0%; p=0.03), and coincided with a significantly lower percent dietary fat intake and a trend towards lower percent dietary carbohydrate intake, but HbA1c changed non-significantly in the TM group. The adjusted between-group difference in the change in HbA1c was not significant. Aerobic fitness as measured by peak O2 uptake and CWR TM endurance improved more with TM than DDR, even after adjustment for caloric intake and exercise duration (p=0.03); percent relative body fat and fasting glucose decreased significantly with TM but not with DDR. Exercise duration and energy expenditure (estimated from recorded heart rates) decreased more rapidly over time in the TM than the DDR group (p=0.04). These interim data suggest that while DDR may not promote the same improvements in aerobic fitness as TM exercise, it may be a more sustainable activity among ethnic minority diabetic adults, and may still lead to improved glycemic control through changes in nutrition behavior. Enrollment is continuing.
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El Paso County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who is wanted on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Officials said Hugo Alberto Beanes, of San Elizario, was last seen driving a brown 2002 Chevrolet pickup with Texas license plates AL44032.
Beanes, 24, is described as being 5 feet, 7 inches tall, has a medium build, weighing about 200 pounds, has brown eyes and a medium complexion.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimes Against Persons Detective Richard Pineda at (915) 996-3455 or the Sheriff's Office dispatch at (915) 546-2280.


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Nicaragua: Micro, small and medium enterprise development project
The Wordl Bank project supports the update of the Government's Poverty Reduction Strategy under the National Human Development Plan, which has an emphasis on private sector development.
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During the past six years, Nicaragua has experienced macroeconomic stability with steady positive GDP growth, low inflation, stable exchange rates and declining interest rates. Foreign investment has climbed to levels not seen since the 1970s and annual GDP growth averaged 3.2 percent between 2001 and 2006. However, this level of economic growth is inadequate to ensure long term economic growth and poverty alleviation, and the sustainability of these positive tendencies is not clear. Growth in GDP per capita averaged only 2.1 percent between 2001 and 2006 and after remaining in the single digits between 2001 and 2005, consumer price inflation jumped to an estimated at 17 percent in 2007 (IMF), largely driven by high oil prices and the effect of Hurricane Felix.
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A Record Made Of Ice That Actually Plays
The Shout Out Louds produced 10 limited-edition kits that make functional albums out of frozen water.
Platinum and gold records are a big deal in the music biz, but what about one made entirely of ice? It had been three years since Swedish indie rockers Shout Out Louds released their last album, and they wanted something special to introduce "Blue Ice," the first single off their upcoming Optica, to the world. In collaboration with the creative folks at ad agency TBWA Stockholm, they came up with a way to transform the physicality of vinyl into something more ephemeral. "The concept isn't that complicated, since the song is about fading love," TBWA art director Alex Fredlund tells Co.Design. "But to actually make a record out of ice was a different story."
"We talked to professors at different universities telling us it would never work out, so we had to develop the technique ourselves," he says. After receiving a negative imprint of the song's master cut, they started experimenting; the office became a kind of amateur chemistry lab, and the team spent hours testing different types of liquid, various drying techniques, and multiple kinds of molds.
"One of the biggest challenges was that the bubbles made the ice cloudy and messed up the tiny tracks, which made the needle jump." Further trial and error revealed that using distilled water did the trick, giving the final product a nice clarity and even surface. Another insight? Time is not, in fact, on your side when working with a frozen substance; functionality and sound quality diminish immediately once the melting starts. A silicone cast allowed for quick and easy record removal, essential to ensuring it could be used straight out of the freezer.
Ten kits were produced for 10 lucky fans around the world to promote the single's release. And yes, these 7-inchers are meant to be spun on a standard turntable. Fredlund claims to have played over 50 on their phonograph throughout the process and says it still works like a charm. "Of course, you can't leave it on the player for much longer than the song 'cause eventually it will melt."
For full, non-frosty sonic quality, check out the real video below:
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It's simply beautiful.
Cool, LOL! It's a fun advertising idea. Great idea to get people's attention. I enjoyed seeing how this worked & now kinda wish I culd try it ;-) Tanks for sharing.
I'd like to see the ad agency's invoice. I somehow doubt a positive ROI.
Love the song!!!
icey grooves become binary transmissions.....
It has worth, the idea is round the world, I imagine the song has been listened to by a number of influential music experts.
Great advertising, they will always be the first in 'Popsicle Pop'
The Song is pretty pleasant as well.
This is some pretentious nonsense, with no worth.
you are trying too hard.


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When you're ready to collapse after taking in all the art at the fabulous Albertina, fall into the museum eatery's high-back, camel-color leather seating. For something exotic, try the Thai-style steamed rice, oysters, and sweet chili sauce that can be served with vegetables, prawns, or beef. If you fancy just a snack, sit at the bar and enjoy the Baguette Albertina, stuffed with juicy smoked salmon, cream cheese, arugula, and sundried tomatoes. DO & CO is open every day, 9 am to midnight. In summer you can sit outside on one of the city's nicest terraces and enjoy the view of the Burggarten.
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N.Y. NYC. LAW § 556 : NY Code - Section 556: Functions, powers and duties of the department
Search N.Y. NYC. LAW § 556 : NY Code - Section 556: Functions, powers and duties of the department
Except as otherwise provided by law, the department shall have jurisdiction to regulate all matters affecting health in the city of New York and to perform all those functions and operations performed by the city that relate to the health of the people of the city, including but not limited to the mental health, mental retardation, alcoholism and substance abuse-related needs of the people of the city. The jurisdiction of the department shall include but not be limited to the following: a. General functions. (1) Enforce all provisions of law applicable in the area under the jurisdiction of the department for the preservation of human life, for the care, promotion and protection of health and relative to the necessary health supervision of the purity and wholesomeness of the water supply and the sources thereof; (2) maintain an office in each borough and maintain, furnish and operate in each borough office health centers and health stations or other facilities which may be required from time to time for the preservation of health or the care of the sick; (3) exercise its functions, powers and duties in the area extending over the city, and over the waters adjacent thereto, within the jurisdiction of the city and within the quarantine limits as established by law; (4) receive and expend funds made available for public health purposes pursuant to law; and (5) arrange, with the approval of the mayor, for the rendition of services and operation of facilities by other agencies of the city; b. Review of public health services and general public health planning. (1) Develop and submit to the mayor and council a program for the delivery of services for the mentally disabled, including construction and operation of facilities; (2) determine the needs of the mentally disabled in the city, which determination shall include the review and evaluation of all mental hygiene services and facilities within the department's jurisdiction; (3) engage in short-range, intermediate-range and long-range mental hygiene planning that reflects the entire array of city needs in the areas of mental health, mental retardation and developmental disabilities and alcoholism and substance abuse services within the department's jurisdiction; (4) implement and administer an inclusive citywide planning process for the delivery of services for people with mental disabilities; and design and incorporate within that planning process, consistent with applicable law, standards and procedures for community participation and communication with the commissioner at the borough and local community level; (5) establish coordination and cooperation among all providers of services for the mentally disabled, coordinate the department's program with the program of the state department of mental hygiene so that there is a continuity of care among all providers of services, and seek to cooperate by mutual agreement with the state department of mental hygiene and its representatives and with institutions in such department and their representatives in pre-admission screening and in post-hospital care of persons suffering from mental disability; (6) receive and expend funds made available for the purposes of providing mental health, mental retardation and developmental disability and alcoholism and substance abuse related services; (7) administer, within the division of mental hygiene, the unit responsible for early intervention services pursuant to the public health law; and (8) in accordance with section five hundred fifty-five of this chapter, determine the public health needs of the city and prepare plans and programs addressing such needs. c. Supervision of matters affecting public health. (1) Supervise and control the registration of births, fetal deaths and deaths; (2) supervise the reporting and control of communicable and chronic diseases and conditions hazardous to life and health; exercise control over and supervise the abatement of nuisances affecting or likely to affect the public health; (3) make policy and plan for, monitor, evaluate and exercise general supervision over all services and facilities for the mentally disabled within the department's jurisdiction; and exercise general supervisory authority, through the promulgation of appropriate standards consistent with accepted professional practices for the care and treatment of patients within such services and facilities for the mentally disabled within the department's jurisdiction; (4) except as otherwise provided by law, analyze and monitor hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and homes for the aged, and analyze, evaluate, supervise and regulate clinical laboratories, blood banks, and related facilities providing medical and health services and services ancillary thereto; (5) to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the mental hygiene law and other applicable laws and when not inconsistent with any other law, arrange for the visitation, inspection and investigation of all providers of services for the mentally disabled, by the department or otherwise; (6) conduct such inquiries into services and facilities for the mentally disabled as may be useful in performing the functions of the department, including investigations into individual patient care, and for such purpose the department may exercise the powers set forth in section five hundred fifty-five of this chapter and shall, consistent with the provisions of the mental hygiene law, have access to otherwise confidential patient records, provided such information is requested pursuant to the functions, powers and duties conferred upon the department by law; (7) supervise and regulate the public health aspects of water supply and sewage disposal and water pollution; (8) supervise and regulate the public health aspects of the production, processing and distribution of milk, cream and milk products, except for such inspection, regulation and supervision of the sanitary quality of milk and cream distributed, consumed or sold within the city as performed by the New York department of agriculture and markets pursuant to section seventy-one-l of the agriculture and markets; (9) supervise and regulate the food and drug supply of the city and other businesses and activities affecting public health in the city, and ensure that such businesses and activities are conducted in a manner consistent with the public interest and by persons with good character, honesty and integrity; (10) supervise and regulate the removal, transportation and disposal of human remains; (11) supervise and regulate the public health aspects of ionizing radiation, the handling and disposal of radioactive wastes, and the activities within the city affecting radioactive materials, excluding special nuclear materials in quantities sufficient to form a critical mass; and (12) in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and the mental hygiene law, make rules and regulations covering the provision of services by providers of services for the mentally disabled. d. Promotion or provision of public health services. (1) Maintain and operate public health centers and clinics as shall be established in the department; (2) engage in or promote health research for the purpose of improving the quality of medical and health care; in conducting such research, the department shall have the authority to conduct medical audits, to receive reports on forms prepared or prescribed by the department; such information when received by the department shall be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of medical or scientific research or the improvement of the quality of medical care; (3) produce, standardize and distribute certain diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic products and conduct laboratory examinations for the diagnosis, prevention and control of disease; (4) promote or provide for public education on mental disability and the prevention and control of disease; (5) promote or provide for programs for the prevention and control of disease and for the prevention, diagnosis, care, treatment, social and vocational rehabilitation, special education and training of the mentally disabled; (6) promote or provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for maternity and child health, family planning, communicable disease, medical rehabilitation and other diseases and conditions affecting public health; (7) promote or provide medical and health services for school children and the ambulant sick and needy persons of the city; (8) promote or provide medical and health services for the inmates of prisons maintained and operated by the city; (9) within the amounts appropriated therefor, enter into contracts for the rendition or operation of services and facilities for the mentally disabled on a per capita basis or otherwise, including contracts executed pursuant to subdivision e of section 41.19 of the mental hygiene law; (10) within the amounts appropriated therefor, execute such programs and maintain such facilities for the mentally disabled as may be authorized under such appropriations; and (11) use the services and facilities of public or private voluntary institutions whenever practical, and encourage all providers of services to cooperate with or participate in the program of services for the mentally disabled, whether by contract or otherwise. e. Other functions. (1) Prior to the sale, closing, abandonment of a city hospital or transfer of a city hospital to any other hospital or facility, hold a public hearing with reference to such proposed sale, closing, abandonment or transfer; publish notice of such public hearing in the City Record and in such daily newspaper or newspapers published in the city of New York as shall be selected by the commissioner, such publication to take place not less than ten days nor more than thirty days prior to the date fixed for the hearing; and adjourn such hearing from time to time, if necessary, in order to allow persons interested to attend or express their views; (2) submit all materials required by the mental hygiene law for purposes of state reimbursement; (3) provide for membership on such state or federally authorized committees as may be appropriate to the discharge of the department's functions, powers and duties; and (4) perform such other acts as may be necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this chapter and the purposes of the mental hygiene law.


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Developer Jeff Davis on the roof of the Richardson Place building in Burlington on Wednesday. / GLENN RUSSELL, Free Press
Jeff Davis was 26 years old in 1978, and had just started his own construction business when he found himself in Fairfax, tearing up the town with backhoes to put in a sewer system.
The chairman of the town Selectboard was retired, and spent a lot of time watching Davis work. Davis remembers the selectman as grim-faced and stonily silent about the job being done.
I wasnt sure how he was feeling about me, Davis said in a recent interview in his office on the top floor of The Richardson Building at 2 Church St., Burlington. He came down one afternoon with that gruff face and said to me and an engineer from a separate firm who was policing us, I want to see you over at my house at five oclock.
Davis dreaded what was ahead of him, but showed up on time with the engineer and was ushered into the house, where he was introduced to the officials wife before being taken down into the basement.
I thought he was going to chew us out, but he gets out a bottle of whiskey and says, Here boys, just wanted to have you over for a drink, youre doing a nice job, Davis said.
Davis tells the story to illustrate how much he likes small-town Vermont, even though he has built his real-estate development business mostly in the states largest city Burlington and most populous Chittenden County.
Tonight, the local business community will return the admiration by giving Davis the Tim Halvorson Award at the 33rd annual Burlington Business Association Dinner at the Hilton Burlington. The award, named after the owner of Halvorsons Upstreet Cafe on Church Street, recognizes an individual for outstanding contribution to the economic vitality of Burlington, according to the BBA website.
We tend to look for someone who really will help when asked, said Kelly Devine, executive director of the BBA. Folks that all different members of the downtown business community can turn to when they need help.
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Davis has been an integral part of the local business scene for decades. He owns the Richardson Building at the top of Church Street, and also the Courthouse Plaza building at the bottom. He was instrumental in developing Church Street, completing all the underground work water, sewer, electrical for the new walking mall in 14 weeks in 1980. It was also Davis and his partners who brought Walmart and other big box stores to Williston.
Burlington is great, but I love going to the smaller towns, Davis said.
A Burlington native who graduated from Burlington High School and attended the University of Vermont, Davis is unabashed about his love for Vermont and its sense of scale.
Its absolutely beautiful countryside, the people are wonderful, Davis said. We have political stuff like anybody, but the sense of civility is incredible.
As a board member of Merchants Bank, which his father, Dudley, ran for many years, Davis has been very involved with small and growing companies in the community, Devine said. Davis also was behind the building of the $61 million Dudley H. Davis Center at the University of Vermont, which opened in 2007. Davis and his family contributed $4 million toward a $7 million challenge grant that got the student center project going.
Davis says his father, who began as a teller at Merchants Bank and worked his way up to president, was instrumental in his success in business.
He had a very strong personality and pushed us pretty hard, Davis said of himself and his two sisters and brother. The big things he taught me were to listen and watch and ask questions. I met some mentors that way.
Daviss father also taught him to give back.
When you give, it feels good, but when you give and nobody knows, it feels better, Davis said. He helped a lot of people with their first car or first home loan. Thats when banking wasnt by formulas. If he saw someone that he thought was promising and legitimate and had integrity, hed find a way to lend them some money. Just watching him was a huge advantage.
Pedestrians and big boxes
Davis said former Burlington Mayor Peter Clavelle once called him a curious character. The remark came from the fact that Davis was instrumental both in creating Church Street and in bringing Walmart to Williston, two developments that many see as diametrically opposed. In fact, Burlington fought against Walmart hard, convinced it would spell doom for the downtown business district.
Clavelle wrote in the Burlington Free Press in 1995: Developer Jeff Davis arrogant groundbreaking for a Wal-Mart in Williston on Monday generated a lot of publicity, but his stunt will not be the last word in our long-running debate. The City of Burlingtons fight against suburban sprawl and the devastating impacts it will have on our downtown is by no means over.
Today, Davis points out, both Walmart and Church Street seem to be doing reasonably well.
If you go out and stand by the front door of Walmart, which I do sometimes, you see average Vermonters going in there and saving some money, and Church Street and downtown Burlington have remained strong, Davis said.
Davis is now involved in another struggle to build a Walmart, this time in St. Albans.
Despite his success as a builder and developer, Davis, 58, says he has no plans to retire. He and his wife Karen will be empty-nesters this fall as their third child joins her two siblings, a brother and a sister, as a college student.
Certainly Karen and I want to take more time to visit our children and do things we want to do, but I want to keep working, Davis said.
Contact Dan DAmbrosio at 660-1841 or email@example.com. Get news updates from the Free Press via Facebook at www.facebook.com/bfpnews.


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Leighton Meester brought her boyfriend Sebastian Stan along to a Parsons Fashion Benefit party in NYC on Thursday night. Now that Gossip Girl has wrapped filming for the season, Leighton will have lots more free time to spend with her man — though he still has his own show, Kings, to worry about. This far they've been lucky to occasionally make their schedules mesh for Sebastian's repeat appearances in the Upper East Side.
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designerel 6 years
I didn't know Carter Baizen was her bf! Haha he looks much better on GG. Here he looks a bit.. sickly or something. Cute couple :)
jaan_black 6 years
he's not my type either....she's so pretty, much prettier than the other one on the show
junkies_la 6 years
he is not ugly he is attrativejust not my type
junkies_la 6 years
he is not ugly he is attrative just not my type
zcoral 6 years
She's gorgeous. I think her bf is scary looking and not at all attractive, agree w/ you Gwen G.
Caravage 6 years
Her boyfriend is hot..He played in The Covenant along with Chace Crawford!!
iheartstyle 6 years
leighton looks pretty
iheartstyle 6 years
leighton looks pretty
ilanac13 6 years
i think that they do suit each other nicely here :) i hope that we get to see more of them around the city now that she's done filming although that doesn't mean that he's got down time. i missed kings last night, but i hope that it's doing ok still.
dbdmswjd 6 years
I love her. she's so so cute :)
agi1 6 years
i love her no matter what..and they seem so in love...!! great for them.
agi1 6 years
i love her no matter what..and they seem so in love...!!great for them.
BabyNorbert 6 years
She is so pretty!
BabyNorbert 6 years
She is so pretty!
Eiza 6 years
She is soo great in gossip girl. Her and Ed Westwick are both my favourite characters. Her boyfriend is cute. I don't really like that dress she is wearing in these pics...its kind of ulgy looking.
Eiza 6 years
She is soo great in gossip girl. Her and Ed Westwick are both my favourite characters. Her boyfriend is cute.I don't really like that dress she is wearing in these pics...its kind of ulgy looking.
chiquita29 6 years
She's so classy and beautiful. I'm not crazy about this one particular dress though.
CoronaLove 6 years
i think they look great together.
azh 6 years
what a nice couple...
azh 6 years
what a nice couple...
skinnypig 6 years
Poor man's J-Lo/Drew Barrymore mix
msshellokitty 6 years
she is so pretty.they make a cute couple.
La-Tua-Cantante 6 years
she's so pretty! I do see a little Hayden in her bf.
cdelaney 6 years
leighton is so pretty! love her style.
Vixen41686 6 years
there's a little bit of rob and hayden in this guy. still cute though!!!


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Belles of the Sound is a group of classy ladies currently residing in the Emerald City. Several of us are natives & several of us are transplants. Our goal is to enlighten and entertain as we show you how to take full advantage of all the Puget Sound has to offer. We'll fill you in on the latest news, tastiest restaurants, best happy hours, rockinest events, and everything fabulous & fun in/around Seattle. Sit back, pop the champagne cork, and enjoy!
Each of our bloggers posts once a week, and we also feature articles from various guest bloggers who have their own unique insights to share! If you want to guest blog or have a tip, visit our contact page to get in touch.
About the bloggers:
Jeanine (Dellinger) Takala is co-founder of Belles of the Sound. Jeanine loves all things music, sports, animals, and wine, and you can expect to hear a lot about those subjects in her writing! Professionally speaking, she is a public relations practitioner, and she currently lives in Ballard with her husband and two cats, Jack & China. You can find her checking out the local restaurants and bars in Ballard, watching her Gonzaga Bulldogs play ball, or reading a good book.
Contact Jeanine at jeanine at bellesofthesound dot com or follow her on Twitter, @Jeanine.
Cecilia Campagna is co-founder of Belles of the Sound. Ceci is a born and bred Washingtonian who is originally from Silverdale and now lives in the big city neighborhood of Queen Anne. She enjoys doing crossword puzzles, drinking coffee in its many form, texting without abbreviations, and singing in her car so enthusiastically that she once got a thumbs up from a whole van full of sailors. She spends her days watching too much TV, looking for a way to give Ken Griffey Jr. a hug without getting arrested and thinking about how she can't imagine loving any place as much as she loves Seattle.
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Shannon spends most of her time out and about in Seattle's social and recreation scenes. These activities include, but are not (thankfully) limited to, sauntering around Greenlake, cheering on Seattle sports in Sodo, shopping in the downtown Pike/Pine corridor, and eating and drinking everywhere in between.
To fund her playtime activities, Shannon works as a marketing communications professional for a big-box corporation in Everett. The answer is yes, she does hate the commute, but not enough to move any farther north than Greenwood.
Check in with Shannon every Tuesday to get her colorful take on the latest and greatest (or not-so-greatest) things going on in Seattle and the surrounding area. Contact Shannon at shannon at bellesofthesound dot com or on Twitter, @sdeveny.
Kara Lundberg is a Washington native, born and raised in the fine state capitol of Olympia. Now, she lives in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, going on her fourth year there, and can't imagine living anywhere else but in the Center of the Universe. She is an avid (and sometimes fair-weather) Seattle sports fan, a runner, a triathlete, has a minor addiction to shoes and will always say yes to a happy hour in the city. Kara has made a goal over the last year to read only non-fiction and therefore has become a good friend of the public library system but is always taking recommendations.
If you are looking for Kara you'll most likely find her at the gym or in her kickboxing class, at Nordstrom's or Trader Joe's, or tackling a new recipe in her kitchen.
Contact Kara at kara at bellesofthesound dot com or follow her on Twitter, @klundberg.
Anna Gilbert is the go-to girl for style inquiries and all things fashion. Her inbox is filled with "what do you think of this?" and "how do you wear that?" and she couldn't be more elated. She loves to treasure hunt and is constantly searching for couture to add to her collection. She likes to mix high-end (Chanel, yes please) with low-end (think Forever 21, H&M and Goodwill) and her casual weekend wardrobe is anything but.
Anna was born and raised in Seattle, but after spending a few years in LA and NYC she now has a greater appreciation for all that the Emerald City has to offer. Except, of course, socks with sandals and the extreme over-use of polar fleece. When not putting together killer ensembles, Anna loves being active and working on her fitness – running, spinning and boot camp are her favorite ways to burn off all those weekend vodka rocks with lemon.
Look forward to styling tips, sweet scores, places to bargain hunt and more with the Belle's latest addition:Fashion Fridays! Contact Anna at anna at bellesofthesound dot com.