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"Bad Girls"
OK, so M.I.A.'s video for "Bad Girls" came out a couple weeks ago, and despite looping it for hours on end since then, I cannot get enough of it. It's one of those tunes that makes me want to dance in public even without a (few) cocktails in my system. With a penchant for controversy, the video (filmed in Morocco) depicts what seem to be Middle Eastern women in traditional-yet-pimped-out garb racing cars in the desert and dancing to music with strong, sexual, pro-femme lyrics.
Though it's been said that the political standpoints M.I.A. makes in her music contradict her lifestyle, or sometimes don't even make sense, the "Paper Planes" singer is the queen of juxtaposition when it comes to her videos. It's also important to note that "Bad Girls" comes during a time when women in Saudi Arabia are banned from driving. So whatever her intended/implied/confusing statements may be, this video is a pretty hot way to say "F that."
Go here to watch her response to fans' YouTube comments on the video.
mega-fest's initial lineup was released last week, boasting headliners like Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Phish and The Beach Boys. Every year I go back and forth on my
decision to go: Can I afford the ticket plus all the cash and supplies that go
into surviving there (screw anyone who says you just need water and a sleeping
bag)? Can my poor Irish skin bear four days in the blazing sun? What if next
year's lineup is even better? I still haven't quite decided, but 2012's lineup
looks good to me for less-than-obvious reasons.
Ben Folds Five — As in, the original trio reuniting. One of my all time favorite bands. I'd die.
The Roots — I've been a fan of the crew since I first heard "The Seed (2.0)" when I was in eighth grade. And their day job as house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon has only solidified my love.
Ludacris — Not ashamed.
Of course there's also this year's #whoarethey Grammy winners, Bon Iver, Donald Glover's alter-ego Childish Gambino, The Shins, jam band supreme Umphrey's McGee and dozens more. Aziz Ansari (Parks and Rec, Funny People) is even confirmed to perform, though the rest of the comedy lineup is yet to be announced. It turns out most people go to 'roo for music, but I will nerdily admit as a comedy fangirl, the stand-up tent was one of my favorite (and most air-conditioned) experiences during my trip to the fest in 2010. Ansari also appeared that year and Conan O'Brien, fresh off his firing from NBC, headlined.
Taxidermy Art
A friend on Facebook recently posted a link to Hi-Fructose Magazine's blog, a page covered in creepy-cute taxidermy art. Netherlands-based art partners (artners?) Les Deux Garçons create whimsical pieces in which real taxidermied animals are embellished with knick knacks, toys and lush decorative ribbons. If that weren't enough, many the animals are dual-headed conjoined mammals, or are transformed into unicorn-esque creatures with crazy horns. These (ethically-obtained) animals are transformed into their own art form that carefully walks the line between beautiful and grotesque. Observe:
Arianna Huffington
The media queen came to town Feb. 22 to speak as a part of the SmartTalk ConnectedConversations series, and boy, do I have a crush on her. She spoke (in a sexy Greek accent, BTW) on becoming fearless in love, work and life, providing many hilarious and interesting personal anecdotes along the way. Advice she gave included getting more sleep, turning off that negative voice, or "obnoxious roommate" in our heads and the importance of finding a "tribe" of friends we can all relate to and depend on. Fun Fact: She launched The Huffington Post in her fifties, thanks to help of a $100,000 loan from her tribe-mate Laurie David (former wife of Seinfeld/Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David). Pretty inspirational. She ended the evening answering audience questions with Channel 12's Cammy Dierking, who clearly also has a bit of a girl-crush on Huffington, and who nearly made me wet myself when she used the phrase "That'd go over like a turd in a punch bowl." It was truly a fun femme-fest.
Sleigh Bells on SNL
Despite my undying love for Saturday Night Live, even I can't deny the amount of lackluster musical performances on the show. Granted, it is one of the few "really live" shows left, details often aren't finalized until the last minute, sound is often off and the tiny stage isn't ideal, but who could forget Ashlee Simpson's career-killing disaster on the show? This year, it's all about hating on Indie songstress/mannequin Lana Del Rey's performance. Personally, I don't think the performance warranted such a backlash, but judge both for yourself. And check out SNL's hilarious response to Lana-gate (with Kristen Wigg as LDR) here.
Noise Pop duo (now touring with a third musician) Sleigh Bells killed it on last week's episode. I wasn't expecting
the live TV format to do them justice, but they sounded great and were
entertaining despite a nearly naked stage.
This weekend Cincinnati Ballet presents a production quite fitting, considering our weather – Rite of Spring. With Stravinsky's music performed live by the Cincinnati Orchestra, Rite of Spring is a "raw, grungy" piece that pits "individual against the group; it's kind of timeless and universal," as described by Resident Choreographer Adam Hougland. There is an 8 p.m. performance tonight and 2 and 8 p.m. performances Saturday. Go here for ticket information and performance details.
Concert:nova's Food + Music Festival comes to a close Sunday with Quartetto Italiano. The festival, which featured food and music from France and Germany, wraps up with an Italian brunch at Via Vite prepared by Chef Christian Peitoso and string quartet music written by Italian composers Puccini, Verdi and Nino Rota. The event takes place at noon and is $55 ($35 for pass holders). Get tickets here.
46th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at noon downtown. The parade famously continues through rain, snow, or, perhaps this year, unseasonably warm weather. Hopefully the impending storms will hold off anyway. The route begins at Second and up Main Street, across Fifth and down Elm Street. Find details here.
If historically inaccurate holidays that celebrate stereotypes aren't your thing, check out The Art of Food, Merrily We Roll Along, A Day in Pompeii, tons of live music or any of our other To Do recommendations. Or just stay home and watch Always Sunny. No judgement.
In addition to Cinco de Mayo and Derby Day, the next couple days bring a ton of events and activities. Saddle up, grab some tequila and get out there this weekend!
Essex Studios blossom this weekend for the galleries' spring Art Walk, BLOOM. The space has been transformed with a thousand origami flowers, yarn gardens by the Cincinnati BombShells and color-coded pathways. As always, more than 100 artists' work will be on view as guests eat and drink their way through the studios. The art walk runs 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Saturday is Clay Alliance's annual pottery fair at DeSales Corner. Peruse decorative and functional pottery pieces, meet local artists and get supplies to work with clay on your self. Hourly raffles and live music round out the day. The 12th annual fair takes place 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine.
The first Saturday of May happens to be Cinco De Mayo this year, but it's also Free Comic Book Day: once a year, comic/specialty book shops across North America offer free publications to all guests. Find a nearby participating store here. Many store offer additional in-store events and promotions; Up Up & Away in Cheviot welcomes The Walking Dead co-creator and original artist Tony Moore.
Crafty Supermarket is back! Making its home at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, the spring show brings more than 50 indie, subversive crafters from across the city and country to sell their funky, functional handmade goods. Just in time for Mother's Day, shoppers will find unique apparel and accessories, home goods, artwork and more goodies. Fuel your shopping with delicious food and coffee from local vendors while a PROJECTMILL DJ keeps you groovin'. Show up early to nab a coveted swag bag — every year, shoppers line up around the corner of Clifton Avenue in hopes of being one of the first 100 who get a bag. The market is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and admission is free.
Cinco de Mayo is more popular in the U.S. than Mexico, but since when do we let historical inaccuracies stand in the way of a good drinking holiday? Nearly every bar and restaurant participates in some capacity, but we've selected a few to host our annual Cantina Crawl. Here's our schedule:
p.m. El Coyote
p.m. Pirates Cove
p.m. Tostado's Grill
p.m. MLT's
p.m. Cactus Pear (Clifton)
p.m. Nada
p.m. Bakersfield
Join our roving squad of senoritas and "Seen on the Scene" photographers as they travel from place to place with more prizes than you can throw a maraca at.
Prom is a rite of passage many, but often LGBTQ kids don't feel comfortable at school dances because of bullies and expectations about dress and dates. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Greater Cincinnati provides a welcoming environment for these individuals at their annual GLSEN Prom Saturday. Come to the Freedom Center for two events in one: those under 21 are invited to "dress as you want, bring who you want, and love as you want." In a separate area of the center the over 21 crowd, who maybe didn't get to experience a prom of their own, can enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing for $65. Those wanting to attend post-dinner can come after 9 p.m. for a discounted price. As always, kids are welcome free of charge with early registration. All proceeds support the local GLSEN chapter.
Check out Stage Door for this weekend's theater offerings, our music blog for a live show lineup and our To Do page for more events, art shows, performances and more this weekend.
And don't forget to check out the "supermoon" Saturday — the biggest full moon of the year will peak around 11:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Fashion designer Laura Dawson makes her homecoming Monday as she shows her collection in Cincinnati Fashion Week (CFW) for the second year. A graduate of The University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), Dawson went on to New York to work for Donna Karan, style/design for Moby, The Brazilian Girls, Yelle and The Scissor Sisters and even appeared on Bravo's The Fashion Show. She founded her line of women's clothing in 2003 and has worked out of London since 2009.
This year has been an a amazing time to live and work in Over-the-Rhine. Businesses, restaurants and bars are opening every week, Washington Park's revitalization has been a success and the area is truly becoming a destination for locals and visitors alike. On Friday, OTR will shine — and not just figuratively —with luminaries for the third annual Light Up OTR event. Volunteers will illuminate the streets beginning at 6 p.m., followed by the lighting of the OTR tree at Kaze (new sushi spot opening next week at 1400 Vine St.) at 10 p.m.
Make Covington Pop and Renaissance Covington keep the local love flowing as they present the first annual 7th Street Makers Market Friday and Saturday. This festival features area artists, bakers, farmers and business owners as they show off their handmade and homegrown goods. Purchase gifts or goodies for yourself and enjoy free gift wrapping at Artisan's Enterprise Center (AEC). Come hungry on Friday — there will be a food truck happy hour outside AEC. The fun runs 5-8 p.m. Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday.
Street style is rapidly gaining attention in the fashion world. No longer is fashion defined as couture on a runway model — everyday folks are showing off their personal style and flair all around cities, especially Cincinnati. Rise

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Since Jun in his wisdom has opted for another controversial poll, I'd be ineterested in finding out a bit more about the backgrounds of the respondents. Are they instructors, with whom did they train, do they think Aikido is a martial art or not, ....?
It is quire clear from the responses that there is no real agreement about this subject. Just look at that spread!
I suppose that most junior people will simply vote for whatever number seems to correspond with the instruction that they get from their own teachers. But amongst the instructors... If you say that there is little or no atemi in Aikido is that because you don't believe that application of technique for self defense is real Aikido or do you think that you can defend yourself with Aikido technique without atemi?
If you voted for more atemi, does that mean that atemi needs to create pain nad / or dysfunction or is there another use of atemi? Are there people out there who see the locking techniques of Aikido as alternative forms of atemi?
I notice that only around 40% of the respondents think that atemi is over 50% of Aikido. Does that mean that those who believe it has less importance think that they could do an Aikido locking technique on someone like myself who is experienced without using atemi? Or does it mean that any suggestion of competition isn't Aikido and therefore the whole question is bogus?
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Issue date: Thursday, February 5, 1942
Pages available: 12
Previous edition: Wednesday, February 4, 1942
Next edition: Friday, February 6, 1942
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Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune (Newspaper) - February 5, 1942, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
BEST offense is a good Want Ad. Use them often, you'll be money ahead. Rainds Daily [ftj A CONSTRUCTIVE S Twenty-Eighth 8773. FXTRA MONEY wiii help pay your fuel and taxes. Let a Want Ad sell your don't wants. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Thursday, February 5, 1942. U. S. PURSUIT PLANES WIN BATTLE Single Copy Five Cents JAVA Senate Swiftly Passes Naval Supply Bill Singapore Guns Rake Transport of Troops, Silence Jap Batteries BY C. YATES MC DANIEL continuous bombing- and strafing by Japanese airmen, Singapore's artillery has blasted observation posts, knocked out opposing batteries and spread destruction in the transport of Japanese troops into jump off points for invasion of this island stronghold. Intercept Jap Planes That the Japanese still have not won complete control of the air was demonstrated this morning by Hurricane fighters of the R.A.P. which intercepted a large formation over Singapore. Civilian casualties from the past two days of blasting and machine- gun strafing- by the Japanese air force neared the 300 in- jurer and G3 killed. Officially, how- ever, these casualties were called comparatively light. (The Japanese reported that their District State Health Office to Be Moved Here The district office of the state board of health which has been lo cated at Neillsville since 1937 wil be moved to Wisconsin Rapids, Mis.c Agnes Grube, district advis o r nurse, announced here today. Quarters for the district office have been made available by the guns had been thundering across citV >n the Memorial armory, where the mile wide Johore strait since 6 p. m. yesterday, Singapore time.) Large Troap Movements Large movements of Japanese troops through Johore state toward the shore facing Singapore island were reported by British reconnais- sance planes. Enemy troops have been massing in the area of Johore Bahru since the British imperials finally withdrew to their stronghold early Saturday. island The Japanese guns emplaced across the strait from Singapore began shelling the strongly-fortified island last night and British guns retaliated with a bombardment of Japanese transport in the Johore Bahru area and of gun positions. Japanese planes kept up their raids on Singapore, making high level and low dive bombing and ma- chine-gun attacks on the island, but the British far east command said they caused comparatively little damage or casualties. Duel of Cannon Rages The sirens warning Singapore res- idents of the approach of Japanese planes sounded before dawn and just as day broke the British guns began booming in deep chorus. For a while the duel of cannon raged across the "trait. The Japanese planes attacked shipping in Singapore harbor. Hur- ricane fighters of the R.A.F. inter- cepted a large formation of Japa- nese aircraft over Singapore and destroyed one, probably destroyed another and damaged a third, the British reported. A ministry of information sur- vey disclosed that 41 persons were killed and 138 injured in yester day's air raids on Singapore. Says Spy Roundup Balked Operations of Another Ring New An FBI round- up of German spies last year wa said by a witness in federal cour today to have hampered the opera- tions of another alleged espionage ring. One man fled to a mountain hide- out and a woman made plans to leave for Japan with information on defense industries, army camps and the huge Douglas B-19 bomber the witness said. Eighteen-year-old Lucy Boehm- ler, who has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to violate the espionage act, testified at the trial of six men and one woman. Miss Boehmler testified that af- ter the 1911 roundup which result- ed in 33 convictions Kurt Fred- erick Ludwig. named by the gov- ernment as leader of the defend- ants now on trial, fled to a Pocono mountain hideout. She said that she, Mrs. Helen Pauline Mayer, Hans Helmuth Pa- gel and Karl Mueller, defendants, and her uncle, Oscar Huttenlauch, visited Ludwig there in July, 1941. The witness said Mrs. Mayer asked her whether she had any "secret writing pills" because she had information she wanted to send to "the other side." Films on Water and Power Shown Tonight and Power Prob- lems in the United States" will be the subject of the film forum at room 12 of the Witter Vocational building tonight at 7 o'clock. The films will be of special interest to conservationists. They are entitled, "The a picture of the Mis- sissippi floods; "T. V. "Hy- a picture of the Columbia riv- er development; and "Reclamation of the Arid a film of Boul- der and Grand Coulee dams. iNEWSPAFERr the office staff will occupy a double office space and use the trophj room on the second floor. The office will move here this week-end and will be established at the armory next Monday. Mis- Grube, William Doyle, district sani- tary engineer, and Miss Lorraine Welk, office clerk, are the office staff members who will come to Wis- consin Rapids at once. At the present time, the district is without a health officer. One wii; be appointed shortly, Miss Grube said. The Wisconsin Rapids office will serve eight Marathon, Portage, Clark, Jackson Trempealeau, Buffalo and Pepin. CONSERVATION GROUP FORMED The Wood County Junior Con- servation league, first of its kind to be organized in this county, was launched Wednesday night w'ith an enthusiastic group of 69 boys signed as charter members. Dick Bassett President The new organization chose Dick Bassett, Wisconsin Rapids, presi- dent; George Lyons, Biron, vice- president, and Edward Gateke, town of Grand Rapids, secretary- treasurer, as officers and named eight others to the board of di- rectors. Directors are Roger Hoesly, John Slusser, Jim Saeger, Clarence Kal- lish and John Henke, Wisconsin Rapids; Robert Prusynski and Rob- ert Newman, Biron, and Harold Saeger, town of Grand Rapids. Deliberations were guided by a committee of members of the County Conservation league, includ- ing Earl Wallace, Clarence Searles, Edward Bassett, Herbert A. Bunde, Von Holliday, G. W. Millard, E. W. Zenisek and S. W. Baranowski. Mr. Wallace acted as temporary chair- man. Westcd Addresses Group Paul Wested, assistant superin- tendent and engineer at Camp City Point, addressed the meeting and moving pictures of wildlife were shown. Gallons of pop and dozens of hot dogs were consumed by the youthful conservationists. A program will be set up for- mally at the next meeting of the Junior league March 4, and com- mittees will be appointed. Purpose of the club is to stimulate conser- vation activity among boys who will carry on the work when they reach manhood. Tree planting, game bird raising and kindred conservation work will form the program of the league. The senior organization plans to offer worthwhile prizes for com- petition among the boys. Second Accident With Gun Proves Fatal Curtis.s, gun with which his sister was accidentally in- jured last Thanksgiving day yester- day caused the death of Percy Becken, 20, home from Chicago to visit with his parents here. The gun discharged as young Becken was crawling through a fence 01 lis return from a rabbit hunt, the bullet striking him in the mouth. 200 SURVIVORS OF TUSGANIA TO MEET INCTTY. Twenty-four years ago February 5, liner Tus- cania, in use as a troopship carry- ing U. S. soldiers of the first A. E. F. to France, was sunk by a Ger- man submarine off the coast of Ire- land. 200 to Gather Here On Saturday and Sunday, some 200 survivors of the Tuscania sink- ing will gather in Wisconsin Rap- ids for the annual meeting of one of the nation's unusual organiza- National Tuscania Sur- vivors association. The convention begins with a banquet at Hotel Wit- ter Saturday night at 7 o'clock. The 1942 meeting at which the association will pay homage to the 269 men on the Tuscania who per- ished will be all the more signifi- cant since -warriors of a new A. E. F. are on the seas, facing not only U-boat attacks but the danger of aerial bombing. Martin to Speak John E. Martin, Wisconsin's at- torney general, will be the speaker at the banquet to which the pub- lic is invited. His address will be broadcast at over station WFHR and the Wisconsin network. Following the banquet, a stag par- ty will be held at the Elks club. From many cities in Wisconsin and from widely-scattered points in the nation will come Tuscania sur- vivors. Reservations have been made by association members from Min- nesota; from Washington, D. C.; from Chicago; from Beverly, Mass., Wheaton, 111., and Connaut, Marion and Columbus, in Ohio. Convention arrangements are in charge of Dr. F. F. Firnstahl, president, and Ver- non M, Kelly, secretary-treasurer of the association, both Tuscania men of Wisconsin Rapids. First Transport Lost Nearly men were aboard the ship, a British vessel un- der British convoy, when she was torpedoed. The Tuscania was the first transport lost in the movement of nearly American troops to Europe. Leo V. Zimmerman, Milwaukee, association historian, describes the attack: "It felt lik? running into a sand- bar in addition to the roar of the explosion and the crash of steel and iimbcrs. Hatchways were filled with soldiers adjusting lifebelts. No panic was apparent. There in the dark we stood on the slanting deck, counting off as we awaited the aunching of the lifeboats.....Two rissing, serpentine streaks of fire REDS PRESS DRIVES ON SMOLENSK, STRIKE IN German reserve troops have failed to halt the advancing Russians and Moscow said red army columns (arrows) were stabbing toward the Nazi anchor city of Smolensk. The frontal drive on Smolensk continued from the direction of Mozhaisk while a flanking attack was developing from the Kirov area, sweeping past Kozelsk to within 100 miles of' Smolensk. In the Ukraine, the spearheads of Marshal Timoshcnko's forces, apparently having by-passed Stalino, were reported by Moscow to have struck to within 20 miles of the main southern German base at Dnieperopetrovsk. -skyrockets, signals of dis- The stars blinked sadly and the lighthouse many miles away reckoned us like a siren." Not Without Oddities The tragedy was not without its oddities, however. Two men were dice when their raft was 9 loroner P. C. Ludovic, Neillsville, said the safety bolt on the gun was lefective. HONOR MAC ARTHUR bill direct- njc President Roosevelt to award he congressional medal of honor o General Douglas MacArthur for lis heoric fight in the Philippines was introduced today by Rep. Thom- s (R-N. 3oint Mayor Accuses 7hief of Negligence Stevens Point, Wis. a y o r 'rank G. Lasecke and the Stevens 'oint fire and police commission were at loggerheads today over a threat by the mayor that he would assume emergency powers over the police department if the commis- sion did not put into effect demands submitted to the commission. The mayor accused Police Chief A. W. Risch of negligence of duty, demanded that he wear a uniform and patrol a beat and ordered that he notify Lasecke when he is to be absent from the city. The mayor said he would "exercise his full au- thority" over the department grant- ed him under an emergency ordin- ance if the commission did not act as ho directed. The commission, at its meeting Wednesday night, voted to defer action on Lasecke's demands. They promised full cooperation on mat- ters subject to joint control, but re- served the commission's own ers granted under statutes regard- ing departmental direction. Expect Men in District to Register for Selective Service About men between the military ages of 20 and are expected to register under selective'service in the south Wood county district on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, February M, 15 and the dates for registration in Wisconsin proclaimed by 'Gov- ernor Heil. Board Announces Hours The local draft board today announced the registration in this district will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, from 12 noon until 9 p.m. On Monday, lours will be between 7 a.m. and p.m. Monday is the regular regis- tration day, but those unable to re- Jap Planes Attack Port in New Guinea Melbourne, Australia Jap- anese four engine flying boats at- coast of New Guinea, before dawn today, dropping 30 bombs and blaz- ing away with cannon and machine gun fire in the second raid there in three days. port on February 1C may register on the two previous days. Chairman Fred Wilkins of the draft board, in charge of the regis- tration for the district, will conduct the registration at the Remington town hall in Babcock. Henry Becker, board member, and Mrs. Mathilda Henkc, clerk, will he m charge at the courthouse here, and Ermon Bennett, board member, and Mrs. Howard Amundson, clerk, will supervise the registration at the Nekoosa American Legion hall. Uniform Hours Prevail The hours -ire the same for all throe registration places, and will apply also for the north Wood coun- ty district registration which will be conducted at the Pittsvillc com- munity hall, the Marshfield city hall, Sigel town hall and Auburndalc high school. The south county district con- sists of the towns of Remington, Dexter, Hiles, Seneca, Grand Rap- ids, Cranmoor, Saratoga and Port Edwards; villages of Hiron and Port Edwards, and cities of Nekoosa and Wisconsin Rapids. Registrants may report at the registration place most convenient for them, however, and are not re- quired to register within their own 9 JAPANESE AGAIN RAID SOERABAJA Batavia, N. E. Japanese bombers started new fires today in the second air raid in three days on the big Soerabaja naval base while official silence suddenly cloaked the fate of Amboina, second most im- portant Dutch naval station miles farther east. No News from Amboina An N. E. T. communique reported by Ancta said there was 710 further news from Amboina, midway be- tween Celebes and New Guinea, since the announcement yesterday that bitter fighting had developed between defense forces and landed Japanese troops with the tide of battle .shifting. Neither was there, any word to indicate the turn of the fight Jit Kendari on southeastern Celebes where the Japanese drove, south- ward beachhead by beachhead. The official announcement of the second raid on Snerabaja on eastern Java said some damage was caused. No further details were given. The first raid on Soerahaja was on Tuesday, when 70 to SO bombers with strong fighter escort raided the base, the city itself, and other towns within a 125 miles radius. 9 SEND MEASURE FOR CHINA AID TO WHITE HOUSE Washington The senate completed legislative action in five minutes today on a naval supply bill, boosting congress' total military nppropi iations to ap- proximately in the first month of this session. This action followed swiftly on a 7-1 to 0 vote' by which it passed and sent to the White House a meas- ure making in finan- cial aid available to China, the fund to be administered by the secretary of the treasury under direction of the president. Expect Early Signature The huge naval bill, largest meas- ure of its kind ever to win final ap- proval of a legislative body, now goes to President Roosevelt for his expected early signature. Congress previously had voted and the pres- ident approved a ar- my airplane appropriation. As finally approved, the navy measure carried approximately in cash and contract authority to produce addit- ional airplanes and equipment for the navy in the next six months. Ship construction would entail expenditures of fleet operations would cost and would gn into ordnance and personnel payments. Debate 20 Minutes Only 20 minutes of debate prece- ded senate passage of the China aid measure. Passed yesterday by the house, the bill was approved speedily by the senate foreign relations commit- tee after about two hours of testi- mony during which Secretary of War Stimson, Secretary of Navy Knox, Secretary of Treasury Mor- gentbau and Secretary of Commerce Jones supported ilp provisions. Committee members said the mon- ey to be made available could be used for a direct loan, the establish- ment of credit for China in this country and for the support of the Chinese currency. This aid would be in addition to lease-lend help, they explained. Appeals for Ked Aid Senator Pepper added to the loan discussion an appeal for increased deliveries of military sup- plies to Russia. Voicing approval of the propos- ed China loan, Pepper told report- ers this country also ouglit to do everything it could to speed up the transfer of war materials to Rus- ia. The Florida senator said be did not doubt that the neces.-.ity of rush- ing reinforcements to the south- western Pacific had interfered with the schedule of deliveries to Russia, causing the lag which has created considerable concern in some quar- ters here. Defense officials said there was no question of ignoring HIUS as- surances given Moscow. On the con- trary, they asserted, the product- ion of the promised supplies was generally "on or ahead of .sched- ule." Bag Jap Bomber, Pursuit Ship; One U. S. Plane Missing U. S. army pursuit planes attacked greatly superior force of Japanese bombers and fighting planes in Java, shooting clown one enemy bomber and one enemy -suit ship, the war department announced today. One American plane is missing. The American planes were P-H) fighters, and this was the first indication that planes of this type piloted by American army fliers, had reached Netherlands Kast Indies. There was a lull in the fighting on Batan peninsula in th Philippines iti the last 24 Welles Terms Famine in Greece Appalling Washington Tnderserre- tary of Stale Welles :-aid today the famine in axis-oc cupied Greece had become utterly appalling. The, .state department, Welles told a press conference, has been receiving disturbing reports on the Greek situation for some time past. Particularly alarming, he said, are reports of constantly increas- ing infant mortality among the un- der nourished population. in hours, the department said, with combat limited to minor patrol actions. The text of the communi- que, No. 92 of the war, based on reports receiver! here up to a.m., central standard time, today: Lull in Katan Battle "1. Philippine theater: "There was a lull in the battle of during the past 24 hours. Combat was limited to relatively minor patrol actions, which lacked the savage character of the fight- ing which has been almost continu- ous during the past two weeks. The Japanese troops confronting our right sector arc under the command of Lieutenant General Akira Nara, and those facing our loft are under Lieutenant General Naoki Kimura. There was no marked activity in either Feet or. "2, Netherlands Indies: "Over Java a small formation of American army P--10 fighting planes encountered a greatly superior force of. Japanese bombers, escorted by pursuit aircraft. In the ensuing combat one enemy bomber and one enemy pursuit plane were shot down. One of our planes is missing. There is nothing to report from other areas'." Yanks Coming, French Told R. A. 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LFC_Armchair_Supporter LFC_Armchair_Supporter Mar 22, 2012 09:53 Flag
If not Kenny as manager then who?
Here's a list of some top class managers who could do a good job here.
Vicente Del Bosque
Guus Hiddink
Louis Van Gaal
Rafael Benitez
Carlo Ancelotti
Marcello Lippi
Giovanni Trapattoni
José Mourinho
Pep Guardiola
Any one of those could make us great once more..
So lets push the boat out and sign one of them asap in the summer and make us great once more..Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Tony Moorhead Tony Moorhead Mar 26, 2012 15:16 Flag
Ps also Jose Morinho would be a good bet.
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A Yahoo! User Mar 26, 2012 15:53 Flag
Yeah nice one.
I reckon get Mourinho, then sign Neymar, Sneijder, Ronaldo, Messi, Pique, Robben, and perhaps get Torres back. He'd do alright in that side.
We might make the top 4 next season then.
Tony Moorhead Tony Moorhead Mar 26, 2012 15:14 Flag
I reckon we should bring back Benitez and get Neymar at the same time, sell Henderson who isn't worth the 20 mill we paid for that sort of money we could have got a good striker or midfielder from abroad.
Turkey_Slapper Turkey_Slapper Mar 26, 2012 13:37 Flag
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I'm fed of of saying this ' bring back rafa before it's too late !
dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Mar 23, 2012 17:51 Flag
So it really comes down to the expectations of the owners based on what Kenny told them. Problem is we don't know what he told them, so it's all guess work on our part.
Its clear publically the goal was to get back to 4th or better, but I do also think both Kenny and the owners (who may not be football experts but do know a thing or two about competitive sports) were realistic in setting their expectations. What they actually are we can only guess, but my best guess is they were hoping for 4th, but also knew with at least 6 clubs competing for it, it was never a guarantee.
So the question is has Kenny met the owners minimum expectations. He has met mine, but only the owners can answer for themselves, and theirs is the final word.
Hi Robert
That makes sense and I'm like you in that I don't think the owners would hesitate if they thought he was failing.
I guess we'll see soon enough.
I don't have a view on that. Or rather, I have two diametrically opposed views.
If I was the owner and Dalglish had said to me - look we need to start again, buy some new players, take some risks, get some younger ones in. It might be a tough ride for a couple of years and our league form might not even get us into Europe but it will come good in 2013 or 2014. If Dalglish had said that to me and I had approved it then I couldn't now be in much of a position to change.
But, if Dalglish had said to me - look, you need to get rid of Hodgson, LFC shold be in one of the CL positions this season, let me spend on new players and we should be right up there, then in 2011/12 we'll be playing CL and you'll get lots of dosh back and everything will be wonderful - if he'd said that back then but now he seems as unforthcoming and inarticulate to me as he is in TV interviews - then I'd be seriously thinking about who and how to replace him.
Dalglish will always be a hero to the fans who are old enough. But he may not be a hero to the owner.
dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Mar 23, 2012 16:34 Flag
Seems to me Robert in football success vs. failure is not measured in absolute terms but against some arbitrary expectation. Hence the number Chelsea managers who have been dumped despite keeping the club consistently in the hunt for the title, but being piped at the post. But on the other end of the spectrum Uncle Roy is now considered second choice for the England job for keeping WBA out of the relegation zone. The fact is the fans and owners (those who actually make the decision) have different expectations between CFC and WBA.
We could debate for days what are realistic expectations for Dalglish, but I've asked the many boo boys on here to actually state what there minimum and realistic expectations are, yet they seem to have declined.
You however have put forward the statement that 7th is not good enough, so as a neutral I wonder what you think would be a realistic expectation. Reaching that or surpassing that I'd suggest is success. Not meeting it is failure. For me I expected progress, and being at least as good in the league, but picking up silverware (plus playing better, which I grant you is subjective) is at least progress. Roy on the other hand took us backward, and while I never had high expectations for Roy who I do think was handed a poisoned chalice with our previous owners, I did expect him to at least tread water.
I believe that the guy has Liverpool's interests at heart and that I think he'll do what's in the best interest of the club - if he doesn't think he's up to it then I've got no doubt that he'll go.
Asking who else might take over at Liverpool IF that comes to pass is as relevant as asking who might take over at Utd, City, Spurs or anyone else that has a manager.
I have no problem with that. But, if you're going to post your position on a public forum then it is reasonable to expect others to disagree, give a critical appraisal of it or ask you to justify it.
I'm interested Robert, as an outsider do you have a view on what you would do in Liverpool's position? Would you stick with Kenny for another year at least or would you replace him with someone?
Well, you may be right and Dalglish may be doing a good job. You won the CC and you're in the semis of the FA Cup, but you haven't had the distraction of European football to bother you. It probably comes down to individual subjective taste whether Dalglish is a step forward or not, depending how you choose your metrics. But Dave's apparent belief that it isn't a serious question can be challenged, I think.
There's another factor though. It may be that the more thoughtful Liverpool supporters would stick with Dalglish, but he's been getting quite a lot of stick in the press (some of it merited in my view for things other than your results). Maybe he'll decide it's not worth it or LFC would be better served if someone else took over. He's left his other management positions after not very long, as I'm sure you know. In that context, Armchair's question could be more pertinent than some are giving him credit for.
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In a Trek I take a 56cm Medium, in a scott 56cm Large,being looking at a Bianchi Frame, and it looks like I could be a 58cm, Is this right?!
Thanks for any info
In a Trek I take a 56cm Medium, in a scott 56cm Large,being looking at a Bianchi Frame, and it looks like I could be a 58cm, Is this right?!
Thanks for any info
Depends on which Bianchi frame your looking at. Since Bianchi frames are built on at least 2 or 3 different continents (Italy,Taiwan & California) its best to get the actual tt and st lengths on the frame your considering buying.
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Looking at the 928L Which I belive is a traditional frame, i.e like trek
Here is the geometry for 2006 928 carbon frame
Against a Trek medium 56, it, looks like a Bianchi equal is a 59!
Trek measurements http://www.trekbike.co.uk/2007/bikes...ngeID=0&ID=325
Do you agree?
Go to the Bianchi web site and make sure you know where the measurements are being taken from. C to C or C to T.
I do not agree.Originally Posted by martins
Compare the Trek effective top tube to the Bianchi virtual (not actual) top tube.
So............A Bianchi 57cm frame is Equal to a Trek 56cm? agreed?
Isn't this what bike shops are for? Go to your Bianchi dealer and test ride the bikes. And then buy from the Bianchi dealer, not one of those E-Bay discounters.
Yes, I agree with Alan. I'm not sure any one a round here wants to tell what sized bike to get with out you at least going to a dealer and checking it out. Even if you don't test ride one go ask for a bike fitting or size recommendation.Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
I don't agree. Don't go to a local bike shop...or do it if you feel like it but not essential. Post the geometry of the bike that fits you perfectly. If you have your heart set on a Bianchi, it is not hard to deduce which frame size will fit you. The best way to choose a new frame is to take every dimension off of your old frame that fits perfectly and keep this for reference. Measurements should include top of saddle to BB distance, set back, saddle tip to handlebar centerline, saddle to handlebar drop, handle bar height to ground etc. There are many nuances to bike fit. Bianchi's tend to have friendly geometry with a longer head tube relative to top tube length. Find your current bike geometry on the web and post it.Originally Posted by jimbud
Damn you communist Internet!!!!Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
Run, Bike, Run.
I just didn't want someone on this forum buying a expensive bike solely on my or a couple of other forum members quick advice. The OP didn't seam interested in doing some simple background work on the frame he wanted to buy. You're more then welcome to PM him and make a recommendation to him.Originally Posted by biker7
I'm of the test it school of thought on this....then you can order on-line..once you know your size for sure in that particular frame. Or use the online pricing as a haggle point at the LBS.
Not that per se Jim...more like why pay an inflated price for a bike and...many fittings performed at bike shops are bogus anyway. There are notable exceptions and many great shops but just as many staffed with those that don't quite get it. The best fitter is the rider him or herself. Fitting is an evolution...that occurs over many miles in the saddle to determine what works best. It normally is a work in progress as our bodies and preferences evolve over time as well. Me for example...I have just moved from a Bianchi down a frame size to a new Look 555 frame and in spite of all I know I am still dialing it in. I want a more aero position on my bike. Others have different objectives...comfort over speed etc.Originally Posted by jimbud
If you find a bike that fits like a glove, as I stated, record every dimension and keep a file. This can then be compared to any new frame you are considering to see if the new bike can be set up to fit like that last one. Deferring to a bike shop guy unless he is a knowledgeable fitter like Roadwarrior and others on this forum is a roll of the dice.
Yes, Thats great advice and makes good sense. Nothing quite like experience when it comes to picking the right set up.Originally Posted by biker7
When people say stuff like "my present bike fits me like a glove" I can't help but wonder what this assessment is based on...Originally Posted by biker7
I suppose everyone is different in how serious they are about cycling, how long they have been riding and how much time they are willing to invest in educating themselves about all that is cycling: fit, form, training, bike maintenance, etc. I think if someone is serious about cycling then they would want to learn all that stuff and would then be able to make educated decisions that are most appropriate for themselves. The alternative is to rely on others with unpredictible results.
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I just bought a Bianchi Volpe a couple of weeks ago, size 58, and it fits like a glove. It fits so well that I am considering buying a Bianchi Virata. Interestingly, the Virata comes (for my purposes) in a size 57, 59, or 61 (not a 58). The geometry of the 59 is 559 mm actual top tube and a 570 virtual top tube (see site below). What gives?
One of the reasons I'm considering the Virata is because my size 57 LeMond Buenos Aires has never fit me the way I would like. It has a 575 mm virtual top tube. As the salesman who sold me the Volpe put, "I would never put you on a size 57 LeMond" (that LBS sold LeMonds as well--he said I should be on a size 59, but LeMonds have gone full carbon and I want the carbon steel blend).
Before anyone suggests I go back to that LBS and ride a Virata or two, they don't have any in stock, and I have to drive 200 miles to a bike shop that does have them in stock. Anyone out there with suggestions/tips/experience with Bianchi sizing. If it helps (and doesn't simply add confusion), I am 6' tall with a 33" (85 cm) inseam.
I have a 56cm '00 Trek 1000 and a 57cm '05 Bianchi Giro. They fit about the same. Just a hair more clearance on the Bianchi because of the sloping top tube. Don't know if that helps.
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What gives is Bianchi as with other manufacturers reduces the number of carbon fiber frame sizes to keep molding costs down...more sizes = more carbon fiber molds. To my mind this is not a big deal but others used to 1-2cm between sizes don't seem to embrace it. A 58 for a 6'er with average leg length as you are is about right. I am 6'1" and rode a 61cm Bianchi Veloce and it fit fine albeit with slightly longer top tube then preferred but nice and generous head tube. I believe your choice is as follows... If you want a bit more comfort, opt for the 59 which will be a hair on the big size. If you want a bit more aero, opt for the 57 with shorter head tube and lower handlebars. The head tube difference is about 20mm between the two sizes. You can ride either and in fact set them each up to fit very close to the same.Originally Posted by rideon7
Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
This is always true, but more so if you're looking at a Bianchi. I normally ride a CDale in a 56cm, but, the best top tube fit for me in my bianchi was a 55. I went over the sizing charts a dozen times trying to figure out why I shouldn't be on a 57 or 59, since that's the best top-tube comparison, but those felt like I was riding a Giraffe. Go figure.
Thanks for the information. It helps me narrow things down, and it even gives me some inspiration to try putting a 130-mm stem on my 57 cm LeMond, a stem with a fairly steep angle to it, and see if that improves the fit. Still, it's always nice to have an excuse, I mean reason, to be considering another bike.


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Systematic Review of Educational Interventions for Improving Advance Directive Completion
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Purpose: To systematically analyze evidence about the outcome and percent of newly completed ADs, focusing on the effectiveness of (a) types of educational interventions versus controls and (b) one educational intervention over another.
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Methods: Twelve randomized and four nonrandomized studies were selected from the nursing, medical, and social work literature that met the following criteria: described educational interventions, provided information to calculate the percent of newly completed ADs as an outcome, and published between 1991 and 2009. The review focused primarily on randomized studies. Reviewers calculated the percent of newly completed ADs by determining the number of subjects per group without an AD at baseline and the percentage of those who then completed one by the end of the studies.
Findings: Findings were inconsistent regarding all types of educational interventions studied versus controls. Sufficient evidence exists to conclude that combined written and verbal educational interventions were more effective than single written interventions in increasing the percent of newly completed ADs in adult clinic outpatients and hospitalized elderly.
Conclusions: Calculating the percent of newly completed ADs was successful in allowing for study result comparisons. Overall, the evidence base regarding the effectiveness of single or combined educational interventions in increasing AD completion is weak. Randomized studies with diverse samples should be conducted against controls before more studies comparing interventions are undertaken.
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Stem cells have unique potential to cure human disease. Their ability to give rise to virtually any type of cell has given hope to the public for curing all types of ailments. For this reason, stem cells continue to capture the headlines of the mass media and esteemed scientific journals.
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are probably the best known stem cell available to researchers. Most of our knowledge about these important cells comes from studies in animals, particularly in mice. Recent animal studies have revealed amazing success at curing neurological diseases such as Parkinson's Disease (PD). It is no coincidence that progress has been made first in the area of the brain. The nervous system seems to be the default pathway for many stem cell lines that have been studied. The research proposed here endeavours to discover why the cells follow this pathway. The cells we will study are those that have the most benefit to patients, human embryonic stem cells (hESCs).
We know that as stem cells become nerve cells (when they mature or differentiate), they develop special abilities as part of their function in the brain. They must carry electrical signals to function. These electrical properties are akin to the signal carried to your TV by a cable. The signal has to propagate to your TV through the signal cable. Neurons do the same thing using special proteins called ion channels. Ion channels are proteins stuck in the cell membrane that allow small ions like sodium and potassium to move back and forth across the cell membrane to change their electrical state. These channels have been implicated in many human diseases. Their proper functioning is critical to human health. The research proposed here seeks to understand how these channels affect the differentiation of hESCs. That is, we want to find out exactly what type of ion channels are made by stem cells as the mature into brain cells. We also want to know when the ion channels are made by the cells. Thus we hope to discover the function of ion channels in the differentiation of these important cells.
Once we have this knowledge we can begin to manipulate the channels to affect stem cell differentiation or their cellular fate. That is, we want to be able to make the cells mature into the type of cell we need. There are many known molecules that are known to affect ion channel function. Some of these open the channels and some of them block them. By using these agents, we can manipulate the function of the ion channels to make the stem cells follow a certain fate. This knowledge will be another tool scientists can use to manipulate the stem cell fate. The more we can fine tune the differentiation of stem cells, the better we will be at designing therapies to cure any number of human diseases.
The research project proposed here seeks to understand how ion channels affect the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). The ability to direct the differentiation of these cells has high potential for use in alleviating a variety of diseases. This will potentially have tremendous medical benefit to the people of California. Funding of this work will also employ and allow the training of up to 4 University students, one technician, and one faculty collaborator in human stem cell work. This training will benefit the State of California by creating trained stem cell workers that will continue to keep our work force well trained and competitive in this growing field.


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FESTIVALS: Toronto Touts Tons of Films -- '99 Festival Lineup Unveiled
by Anthony Kaufman
1999 toronto international film festival lineups:
Galas || Masters || Special Presentations || Perspective Canada || Contemporary World Cinema || Discovery || Planet Africa || Real to Reel || Indiscreet Charms: New Spanish Cinema || Spotlight: Kiyoshi Kurosawa || Dialogues: Talking with Pictures || Tribute: The David O. Story || Midnight Madness
What has one head, 13 sections, always moves at a rapid pace, stays very
clean, and comes reliably every fall? The Toronto International Film Festival, of
course. At a press conference today (Tuesday) the top tier Canadian festival
unveiled the line-up for its 24th edition, a monstrous collection of films that
would make anyone's head spin. Running Sept. 9 - 18, the festival will
showcase nearly 300 feature films from more than 45 countries worldwide.
The event opens with Atom Egoyan's "Felicia's Journey" and it closes with
"Onegin" directed by Martha Fiennes.
Glitzy Hollywood world premieres such as Scott Hicks "Snow Falling on
Cedars" and Sam Mendes' "American Beauty" are programmed alongside first
timers and foreign directors in a litany of sections. Other stand outs
from the Gala section include the North American premiere of Ang Lee's
"Ride with the Devil," the world premieres of Wayne Wang's new film
"Anywhere But Here" and hot Cannes property "Me, Myself, and I" directed by
Pip Karmel. Also notable are the return of such directors as Woody Allen
with "Sweet and Lowdown" and Lasse Hallstrom with "Cider House Rules."
Special Presentations include new films from acclaimed directors like James
Toback ("Black and White"), Alan Rudolph ("Breakfast of Champions"), Kevin
Smith ("Dogma"), Canadian local Norman Jewison ("The Hurricane"), Paul
Schrader ("Forever Mine"), Benoit Jacquot ("Pas de Scandale"), Agnieszka
Holland ("Third Miracle"), and many others.
This year's Masters program includes 13 films from veteran directors, all
of whom have screened at Toronto in the past. Festival Director Piers
Handling noted, "Every frame of their films contains their obsessions.
Commerce is secondary to a purity of vision and execution." Returning
auteurs include Carlos Saura with "Goya in Bordeaux," Aki Kaurismaki with
the silent film "Juha," Abbas Kiarostami with "The Wind Will Carry Us," and
"Cinema Paradiso"-director Giuseppe Tornatore with his first English
language film, "The Legend of 1900." The program also includes a number of
films that screened at Cannes: Chen Kaige's "The Emperor and the Assassin,"
"Manoel de Oliviera's "The Letter," Takeshi Kitano's "Kikujiro" and Peter
Greenaway's "8 1/2 Women," among others.
The Perspective Canada section opens with Jeremy Podeswa's skillful second
feature "The Five Senses" which premiered in the Directors Fortnight
section at the Cannes Film Festival. A total of 19 features and 37 short
films will screen in the program, including two from Quebec notables Lea
Pool (with "Emporte-Moi") and Michel Brault (with "Quand Je Serai Parti. .
. Vous Vivrez Encore") and "Margaret's Museum" director Mort Ransen returns
with "Touched."
Selecting from favorite flicks from all over the globe, the Contemporary
World Cinema program includes anticipated returns from France like Francois
Ozon's "Criminal Lovers," Anne Fontaine's "Augustin, roi du kung-fu,"
Claire Denis' "Le beau travail," and Cannes winner "Humanity" by Bruno
Dumont. U.S. features are also strong in this section, including Charles
Burnett's "The Annihilation of Fish," Harmony Korine's "julien donkey-boy,"
Mark Illsey's "Happy, Texas," Audrey Well's "Guinevere," Alison Maclean's
"Jesus' Son," Kimberely Pierce's "Boys Don't Cry," Mark Hanlon's "Buddy
Boy," Eric Mendelsohn's "Judy Berlin," James Herbert's "Speedy Boys," and
Gregg Araki's "Splendor." First time directors are to be found in the
Discovery Section where 34 films will vie for attention. While most are
coming from out of the blue, that is not the case with Jamie Babbit's debut
"But I'm a Cheerleader" from Ignite Films and Tom Gilroy's "Spring Forward"
from Jim McKay and Michael Stipe's c-hundred corp.
Real to Reel includes documentaries from all around the world, from Jason
Priestley's "Barenaked in America" to Chris Smith's "American Movie" (along
with Mark Borchardt's "Coven") and Jesper Jargil's "The Humiliated" to
Isaac Julien's "Three." A new doc from Michael Apted ("Me & Isaac Newton")
will screen as will Werner Hertzog's Cannes entry, "My Best Fiend." The
Midnight Madness section returns with such recognizable films as Alex
Winter's Cannes entry "Fever," Dan Clark's Sundance DV-flick "The Item,"
Cass Paley's John C. Holmes documentary "WADD," and the comic short "George
Lucas in Love," directed by Joe Nussbaum.
Other sections include a 15-film program dedicated to the African diaspora
called Planet Africa, which includes among others, the world premiere of
William Jennings' feature "Harlem Aria," and new short films from Charles
Burnett and Yvonne Welbon. Also included are a new Spanish cinema program
called "Indiscreet Charms," which includes a new film from Spanish notable
Alex de la Iglesia, a spotlight on Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa who
debuted his new film "Charisma" at Cannes and a section called Dialogues:
Taking With Pictures where directors discuss and screen films that had an
impact on their career. The Festival has also organized a tribute to
festival programmer David O, Perspective Canada Coordinator David Overbey,
who died last December. It will feature some of the programmer's notable
films over his 22 year tenure at the festival, from John Woo's "A Better
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Safina/panz...Congo (Dem. Rep.)ClothingFunding via Programme d'Appui aux Initiatives de Développement Economique au Kivu (PAIDEK)
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Rebecca started her business in 2000 with a capital of $150. Today, she operates a general boutique. She is 34 years-old, married and has four children whose ages are between four and ten. Three of them go to school. Rebecca has already received seven times the MFI HOPE DRC loans and fully repaid them. With the profit of about $30 earned per week, she intends with the next loan to increase the inventory of her business by buying cans, sugar, sacks of rice and beans and other store items to resell for a profit. Currently, Rebecca is happy to be part of one of Hope's groups because her business has been reinforced through the loans she received. Her dream is to someday become a wholesaler. She sells in the western area of Kinshasa.
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About HOPE DRCHOPE International has been providing small business loans and savings services to thousands of entrepreneurs in DRC since 2004. HOPE DRC targets small business owners who can use loans to increase their inventories or invest in assets that have the potential to increase their incomes. Funds from Kiva lenders play a major role in expanding access to affordable, flexible capital for micro-entrepreneurs, 80% of whom are women.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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The End of Love
|Release Date: March 01, 2013
|Running Time: 90 mins.
|MPAA Rating: None
|Box Office: $8,326.00
|Genre: Drama
Mark Webber
Shannyn Sossamon
Jason Ritter
Jocelin Donahue
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Summary:Mark, an actor, struggles to raise his two-year-old son as a single parent after the death of the boy's mother. When he begins to date a woman who a single parent herself, he starts to understand the real-life consequences that his choices have on his son.


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Houston to the Galveston Port Without a Car
Flying into a Houston for your cruise? Or maybe you simply don't feel like dealing with the hassles of driving and parking. No matter the reason, getting from Houston to Galveston is unfortunately the biggest headache in cruising from the island given the distance.
How far is Galveston from Houston? The distance between the two cities is anywhere from 45 and 70 miles, depending on whether you fly into Houston Hobby (closer) or Bush Intercontinental (farther). Fortunately, there are plenty of options for reaching Galveston, even when you don't have a car. And if you plan to stay on the island before or after your cruise, be sure to visit our page on Galveston hotels.
Cruise Transfers | Shuttles | Car Services | Taxis | Car Rentals | Uber/Lyft
Cruise Line Transfers
Most cruise lines will offer some sort of transfer service from both Houston airports to the port. For example, Carnival offers round-trip service for $74 per person from Hobby Airport and $94 per person from Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galveston.
For that reason, we suggest other modes of transportation from Houston to Galveston, unless you are traveling in a small group.
If you still want to know about transfers from your cruise line, simply click on the name of your line to see their options: Carnival | Royal Caribbean | Disney
Independent Shuttles
A small cottage industry has formed to transfer passengers between Galveston and Houston.
You are likely familiar with SuperShuttle — the big blue vans you always see around airports. Renting a van runs about $340 round-trip for up to 10 passengers if going from Houston Intercontinental. Rates are about $280 roundtrip from Houston Hobby. If you don't have as many passengers, you can also reserve a smaller car for a slightly lower rate.
Galveston Limousine offers daily scheduled service from the Houston airports to the island as well. Rates run $100 round-trip per person from IAH ($70 for senior citizens) and $80 round-trip from HOU ($60 for seniors). The shuttles depart only three times daily, so you might be waiting for some time at the airport before leaving with this option.
Cool Tours offers a shuttle between Houston airports and the Galveston cruise terminal as well. Prices change regularly, but can be affordable compared to other options — especially if traveling with a larger group.
Island Breeze Shuttle provides a shuttle for $150 roundtrip for two passengers from Hobby and $190 roundtrip from Intercontinental.
Galveston Express provides both shared and private shuttle service from the airports to the cruise port for just $40 roundtrip per person from Houston Hobby and $50 per person from Houston Intercontinental.
Private Car Services
Private car services can often be your best bet getting to and from the airport. These services can meet just about any budget and accommodation level.
While still a little pricey, private rides will offer a comfortable car, personal driver, and can pick you up/drop you off at nearly any time. You also don't have to share a car with anyone you don't want to. As well, this usually offers the quickest route to the port since you aren't sharing a ride. The distance from Houston to Galveston is 45 minutes to 1.5 hours by car with no traffic, depending on which airport you fly into.
There are dozens of services in Houston that provide private cars, and costs can range from $150 round-trip to several hundred dollars, depending on the car you wish to use. While the headline price may be higher, it is often cheaper to go this route when dealing with larger parties.
We can't list all of the private services, but what follows are some of the more popular ones. If you search around, you might find others that have lower prices for the specific level of service you're looking for.
Companies offering transfers from Houston airports to the Galveston terminal: Galveston Limousine, Galveston Shuttle, Karr Limousine, Elite Limousines, Aim Limousine, Lady Bird Limousine
(Note: All of these companies have "Limo" in the name, but offer more options than pulling up to the port in a stretch limousine!)
Always be sure to get a complete "out the door" price quote from any car service so that you aren't hit with any unforeseen charges.
Taxi fare round-trip from the airport to the Galveston cruise terminal can cost upwards of $250-300 from Bush Intercontinental Airport and $150-200 from Hobby Airport. (Rates vary depending on traffic.) That's on the expensive side, but remember that usually up to four or five passengers can ride for that price. That makes the cost cheaper per person than the cruise line shuttles. Plus, with a taxi you don't have to reserve ahead and you can leave whenever you are ready, instead of waiting on a shuttle to fill up.
Houston to Galveston Car Rentals
The good news about car rentals is that you will have your own wheels if you want to explore the area before or after your cruise. The bad news is that you will likely have to pay for the rental and parking while you are on your cruise.
Enterprise is the only rental agency on the island, and the company is finicky about allowing one-way rentals from the airports. Instead, they want you to book a round-trip rental. However, you can rent from Enterprise locations away from the airport and book one-way rentals. Keep in mind that rental rates can vary dramatically based on season. We've seen rates as high as $60 per day to as low as $20. For more details on car rentals, visit this link.
These rideshare services may be unfamiliar to some, but can offer a cheaper way to get to the cruise port. You simply download the app to your phone, and request a ride. A driver will then pick you up in their personal car.
The city of Houston has approved Uber/Lyft use in the city, but the word is still out on their use in Galveston. Still, if you can find a driver willing to take you to the port, these services can offer a discount of 15-25% off of taxi rates. Given how far Houston is from Galveston, that can be a significant savings. We have more details here.
Update: The Galveston City Council recently approved new rules on ride-sharing services. In response, neither Uber nor Lyft will pick up passengers on the island. Uber will drop off passengers in Galveston from Houston. Lyft no longer operates in Houston or Galveston. You can read more here.


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Fiesta Bowl by the numbers
*3 — Stanford's Jordan Williamson missed three field goals all season. And he missed three Monday night, including what would have been the game-winning 35-yarder at the end of regulation. Williamson was 6 of 7 on 30-39-yard kicks during the year.
*139 — Offensive MVP Justin Blackmon had a game in the second quarter, alone. After a catchless first quarter, Blackmon hauled in four catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns in the second quarter.
*75 — Stanford converted 6 of 8 third downs (75 percent) in the second half after only 2 of 6 in the first half. Quarterback Andrew Luck accounted for all six (five passing, one rushing).
*13 — Oklahoma State won the game despite rushing for a grand total of 13 yards against the Cardinal. Joe Randle ran 10 times for 23 yards. Jeremy Smith had one carry for 1 yard. The Cowboys rushed for 278 yards against Oklahoma in their last outing.
*35 — Showing how much Stanford wanted to milk the clock, running back Stepfan Taylor rushed 35 times for 177 yards. He accounted for 198 total yards.


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California man confirms role in anti-Islam film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The provocative anti-Muslim film that whipped up mob protests in Egypt and Libya received logistical help from a man once convicted of financial crimes.
And the film's actors complained Wednesday that their inflammatory dialogue was dubbed in after the filming.
The self-proclaimed director of "Innocence of Muslims" initially claimed a Jewish and Israeli background. But others involved in the film said his statements were contrived, and evidence mounted that the film's key player was a Californian Coptic Christian with a checkered past.
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula denies he directed the film. But a cellphone number that the Associated Press contacted Tuesday to reach the filmmaker who identified himself as the director traced to the same address near Los Angeles where Nakoula was located.


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Mellon Works with Vendors, Customers in Run-Up to 2000 by BRETT CHASE
Banks seem to be making good progress fixing the millennium bug-doing things they can control.
Their customers and suppliers are another matter entirely.
In a document recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mellon Bank Corp. gives a glimpse into how much there is to fear if banks' customers and vendors fail to address the year-2000 problem in a timely way.
Mellon said it may spend as much as $95 million on year-2000 costs, 40% of that in 1999. That was not seen as materially affecting earnings. The Pittsburgh company said it has completed about 90% of its systems testing related to 2000.
However, Mellon noted that it could be affected by what government agencies, business customers, and vendors do or fail to do. To reduce its exposure, Mellon is contacting its most significant suppliers to learn about their year-2000 plans and testing schedules.
The $50.8 billion-asset Mellon, one of the biggest asset managers among banking companies, is dependent on a number of technology outsourcing companies.
"We're working with them," said Stephen Dishart, a Mellon spokesman. "A major part of the process was identifying those mission-critical third- party vendors and other significant third parties."
Mellon also said its greatest risks may lie among the foreign companies with which it does business. "It is generally believed that non-U.S. businesses may not be addressing their year-2000 issues on as timely a basis as U.S. businesses," the company said in its SEC filing. …


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I know I have been making too many threads and asking for your opinions too much. But, I could not find any info on this bike with the search feature, or Google. I hope this is my last 'opinion' thread.
I had seen this Cannondale and thought it was too far away to purchase, but, I actually have a trip coming up and I will be nearby, so, I am going to go look. The seller agreed to hold it for me. I really like the looks of it, and I read the group set should be reliable. Should be plenty for what I need.
I heard I should look for cracks, where should I look? Any info on other components, or just the bike in general is greatly appreciated. Also, how much should I pay? It is very, very clean.
Thanks very much guys. Below is the ad.
Close to mint condition, red and white paint, hand made in the USA, 3.0 series aluminum Criterium 12 speed racing frame/road bike. The group set is Shimano Exage Sport LX, drop bars are ITM Italy, Maillard hubs France, Alesa rims Belgium, tires Continental Super Sport Ultra 700 x 23C Germany, pedals MKS AR-23 Japan. The bike has been fully serviced, hub bearings, bottom bracket bearings and head tube/fork bearings all clean and lubed. New cables and housings thru out and the bars are fresh taped. The bike is original and in top condition, very light, very fast and has never been dropped or crashed. It's had very light use spent most of it's life in a garage, needs nothing. It's a real head turner with styling that was way ahead of it's time and very much anticipated how bikes would look in the years to come. The stand over height is 32" ideal rider height would be around 5"6" to 5'10". I'm 6"2" and have a 32" inseam but my upper body is too long. This is a great starting bike for someone just getting into serious road bikes, commuting, racing, triathlon. Check the photos it's a lot of bike for the money and a very sweet vintage bike as well.


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CRAFT VENDORS – Visit our Craft Vendor Info & Application page
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MOVEMENT TENT INSTRUCTORS – If you are interested in becoming an instructor in our Movement Tent (ie Yoga, Belly Dance, Nia, etc) contact our Movement Tent Coordinator, Cathy (Brooksie) Edwards, at 919-548-4963 or listeningtoyoursoul(at)gmail.com.
NON-PROFIT / ADVOCACY GROUPS – Visit our Advocacy / Non-Profit Org Info and Application page
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Marijuana Blog
Canadian Government To Put $1.3 Billion Into Medical Cannabis Production And Distribution
Category: News | Posted on Mon, September, 30th 2013 by THCFinder
Starting Tuesday, Canada's federal government will be launching a $1.3 billion market for medical cannabis, which is expected to eventually supply over 450,000 Canadians with cannabis, reports the Canadian Press.
Health Canada is replacing a system which relied on small-scale, home cultivation to supply medical cannabis, in exchange for a system of large indoor farms certified by Canadian police. Health inspectors will be tasked with the production, packaging and distribution of a variety of cannabis.
Initial sales under this new program are expected in the next few weeks.
The government will be putting no limit on the number of large grow operations that are in operation; they plan to base production on demand. The government is also expected to import some cannabis from places such as the Netherlands.
156 firms have already applied to become a producer or distributor. The first two received their licences last week.
Canada currently has 37,400 authorized medical cannabis patients, but officials expect that number to be closer to half a million by 2024; these estimates are considered to be conservative.
Health Canada projects that cannabis will be sold at an average of $7.60 a gram by next year, once the old system is phased out.
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What happens in Vegas...
Category: Fun | Posted on Mon, September, 30th 2013 by THCFinder
Dabs; Good or Bad?
Category: Medical Marijuana | Posted on Mon, September, 30th 2013 by THCFinder
If you don't know what dabs are, you're definitely behind the times on what's going on in the cannabis word. Dabs are a form of concentrated THC that is smoked. It is called numerous names, just like our dear Mary Jane (wax, shatter, oil, errl, etc). Unfortunately for those who indulge in this new form of getting stoned, parents and anti-marijuana campaigners are making dabs out to be the new heroin.
I have never tried to dab. It is not something that I am interested in, mostly because I have seen the results of badly made oil that looks like chunks of tar taken directly off of the road. Dabs are normally made with butane, which extracts the THC from the flowers and creates the concentrate, which can range from 70-90% THC. The concentrate can also be made with ice and water but takes a bit more effort but produces a MUCH better and much more desire result; ice wax.
The benefits of dabs include the following; They don't smell like weed does. Everyone who's transported weed in their car knows that that shit stinks. It's potent and cops can sniff it out better than doughnuts. Dabs don't give off that unmistakable odor. Another benefit is that since the THC is so concentrated, there is no need to have large amounts on you. It makes it easier to hide the substance in a purse or pocket. The best benefit (I think) is the fact that there are devices available to smoke dabs out of that are easily mistaken for an e-cigarette. Law enforcement won't know if you're exhaling water vapor or THC.
Now for the negative side. Whenever peoples tolerance to a drug gets too high, they seem to want to create something stronger to get the desired effect. While it may make sense to us as stoners, others don't see it that way. The making of dabs is extremely dangerous and should only EVER be attempted by a person who knows exactly what they are doing. There are numerous reports from all over the place of stupid kids trying to make BHO inside their house and blowing themselves up. Does that sound like meth to anyone else? That's how the anti-marijuana people view it. Uneducated kids are making the mistake of turning marijuana in to something that's actually harmful.
As I stated earlier, the area I live in does not produce quality shatter and I've seen severe butane headaches and people completely unable to function because they're literally too stoned. I'm not about that at all and would rather wait to try dabs when I have the opportunity to get well made product. Unfortunately, at this point in time, I think that it is a serious issue in the marijuana community. While the majority of stoners are getting higher than ever, there are people getting hurt trying to make this stuff. Obviously, since we know the conditions needed to produce this product, we have an inside perspective. Parents of the children who have hurt themselves by making BHO see it very differently than we do and will continue to use arguments like this against marijuana legalization.
Kosher OG
Category: Nugs | Posted on Mon, September, 30th 2013 by THCFinder
Working Stoned
Category: Culture | Posted on Mon, September, 30th 2013 by THCFinder
Marijuana has been a staple in my life for the past six years. It helps with my anxiety, eating, sleeping, and most important of all, it gives me the ability to handle the people that I deal with at work. For four years, I've been a bartender in a colorful variation of establishments. Since I don't drink alcohol and don't particularly care for it, dealing with drunk coworkers and even drunker patrons gets extremely old after a while. It's become a routine for me to get as stoned as I possibly can before heading to the bar because let's face it, drunk people get annoying when you're sober... And they get annoying fast.
I've perfected the art of being baked at work and I figured that I would share some of these tips with you in case you're like me as I'm sure most of you are. Working stoned can be extremely scary when you're not used to it. I used to avoid smoking before work because I was petrified that my boss would find out. These days, I'm pretty sure that all three of my bosses know that I'm a huge stoner and write for both THCFinder and Stonerdays. They even read the articles I put out.
The key to working stoned is to just always act stoned. Staying in the mindset that I'm still high seems to work for me. When I first started at my current job, I learned that this method is perfect. Thinking that you're stoned with create the placebo effect almost... If you think it hard enough, your eyes will still hang low and you'll pull off that slow smile that stoners have adopted as their trademark. It will help you slip under the radar of annoying bosses that have nothing better to do than wonder if all of their employees are on drugs.
Sometimes, being stoned at work is the only way to make it through a day. It even becomes necessary to smoke at work occasionally. Just make sure that you're still accomplishing the things that are required. Being a fully functioning stoner only proves that marijuana isn't the laziest drug ever and not all of us are slackers. By being able to function while stoned just shows how well we can manage ourselves! People take medicine at work all the time and I believe that people who use marijuana for medical reasons should be able to as well! Just keep looking permafried! ;)
Diamond OG
Category: Nugs | Posted on Sun, September, 29th 2013 by THCFinder
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