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One thing Peaches Christ and I have always had in common is our desire to celebrate our artistic influences loudly. The very essence of Peaches' Midnight Mass is the appreciation and worship of the movies that inspired and motivated her to become the icon of fright she is today. Similarly, a lot of my articles here on the site, including the popular Cult Filmmakers You Should Know series, are all carefully planned to pay tribute to the avant-garde and daring artists that I love.
While film is definitely a huge motivator for the two of us, Peaches and I are also rather multi-faceted in our appreciation of the arts. Recently, Ms. Christ and I got together to discuss praising different aspects of the performance community, and we kept returning to the idea of legendary drag performers. As Phillip Ford mentioned in my Vegas in Space piece, there was an era when drag was certainly not the celebrated part of the LGBT community it is today. For a whole generation, the mere idea of gender-bending was considered to be an outlaw act. Certainly, a far cry from the RuPaul's Drag Race-era we exist in now. But, because of a plethora of drag pioneers like Divine, Charles Busch, and more, the concept of this fringe performance art began to creep its way into the theatre and movies, creating a veritable cult of its own.
So, in the spirit of the Cult Filmmakers series, Peaches and I would like to open to you the Drag Dossier. Through this series, both myself and special guest writers will reveal to you the stories of some of the most famous, avant-garde, and unique performers in drag culture. Hold tight, my dear children of the popcorn, because it's going to be a glamorous ride!
For our first installment, I am beyond thrilled to highlight one of the very best of the community:
The legendary Miss Coco Peru.
Since her debut, Coco (aka Clinton Leupp) has blazed a unique trail through the entertainment industry. A seasoned veteran of the stage, Coco has also made a splash in the world of cult cinema (which you know we love) in such films as Trick and Girls Will Be Girls.
Bawdy and outrageous, Coco has also always presented herself as a positive force in the community, serving as an activist and champion for those in need. Her live shows are full of intimate and relatable stories that make the audience laugh, learn, hope, and heal.
With preparations to bring her latest show to San Francisco on April 1st, I was able to sit down with Coco over a cup of coffee to discuss her remarkable career. Sharing stories about her films, her friendships, and her aspirations for what's to come, Coco provided a wealth of insight into the life of a performer who knows the value of hard work.
It was a truly inspiring talk, and I can't say enough positive things about the performer in question. So, instead, I'll let her tell you.
Ladies & gentlemen, Miss Coco Peru!
First and foremost, it seems congratulations are in order! Your latest live show, There Comes a Time, just wrapped a series of sold-out dates in Los Angeles. What can you tell us about the show and how are you feeling now that you've got a few minutes to rest?
I am just so grateful, first of all, that it was sold out. I did three shows and got three standing ovations… it was a real exciting weekend for me.
In my shows, I always do autobiographical stories. People always come up to me afterwards and say, "Did that really happen?" In this particular show, I'm celebrating 20 years of doing Coco Peru. I reflect back on how things have changed in the last 20 years, and how things have changed for Coco. This show really resonates with people. I feel like all my shows have resonated with my audience, but this show seems to be the one I've gotten the most reaction, from older people and younger people alike.
I talk about AIDS, in a pointed way, but also tell a somewhat tragicomic story. Twenty years ago, you couldn't even tell a story about AIDS that would make people giggle. It wasn't done. That's a sign of how things change. The older people in the audience seem to love that portion of the show, because they lived through and can relate to everything I'm talking about. On the other hand, my partner was initially worried that by doing that part of the show it may distance the younger audience. But they've been coming up to me after and saying, "Thank you so much for that part of the show, because we didn't live through it and need to be reminded." I'm happy that I'm able to talk about the issue, but still do it in a way that's entertaining and thoughtful. That idea that things can be funny, moving, and thoughtful sort of describes the whole show.
You'll be doing There Comes a Time again in San Francisco on April 1st. When taking a show between different cities, do you keep the material more or less the same? Or do you find that you alter it, both for yourself and the change in atmosphere a new location provides?
It really depends on the show. For example, I would never do this particular show in a bar where people are standing. It's too intimate of a show. It works better in a theater or a club where I can control the atmosphere, because once I start, people get what I am doing and are respectful. So, I'm thrilled that Marc [Huestis, the event programmer] is hosting me at the Victoria Theatre, because that's really where I shine.
Let's talk a little bit about the origins of Coco Peru. Ever since you emerged on the scene, you've carefully cultivated Coco Peru into a fully realized persona that I think surpasses the limits of mere drag performance. Just as Cassandra Petersen has made Elvira seem like a living, breathing separate entity, I feel many of your fans could easily believe that Coco roams free after you've gone to bed at night. What influences did you draw on to create Coco? How is she different from you?
I was in New York and I wanted to be an entertainer. At the same time, because of the AIDS crisis, I wanted to be an activist. I had read about the "two spirits" in the Native American community, and I really identified with that concept. Growing up and being drawn to female things like jewelry, dolls, and clothes, I knew what it was like to feel different. So, that's how I created Coco: I decided I was going to do this modern day two spirit. I wasn't going to pretend to be a woman. I was going to talk about growing up as a boy in the Bronx, and whatever else I wanted to talk about…it was always going to be autobiographical, just filtered through this drag character.
At that time, there weren't really any drag queens telling stories. Mostly they were in bars lip-synching, doing theatre like Charles Busch, or female impersonating like Charles Pierce. I got a lot of attention when I first started my show for that reason, because no one had really seen anything like me.
I feel like Coco is the better part of me, in a way. I certainly feel a little more enlightened when I'm out in the world as Coco, as opposed to when I'm out as myself. I think it's because I'm so fully aware of being in drag out in the world. As Clinton, I tend to react right away, whereas Coco absorbs things and chooses how to react. I think that's probably the better way to live, so I guess I'm more evolved as Coco.
How did you come up with the name Coco Peru?
My first boyfriend was Peruvian. I went to Peru with him and we went to this gay bar. There was this boy there named Coco-because in Peru, "Coco" is a boy's name-and he was beautiful. He disappeared for a bit, and next thing you know, he emerged onstage as this even more beautiful, exotic Las Vegas showgirl. I was taken aback by the transformation. Furthermore, I was taken aback by the fact that in this third world, Catholic country where the gay bars had to be hidden, he had some minor crossover success. He had been on TV. I realized that there was something about 100% owning who you are that human beings respond to in a positive way, regardless of what they may feel about gay people. They embraced this drag queen. It really inspired me.
So, when I started my show, I called myself "Coco," because that was the drag queen I was thinking about. It also explains why I added on the Peru.
I was so naïve when I wrote my first show. I had people calling me "Coco Chanel" and "Coco Larue" and it was only then that I realized that there were so many Cocos! –laughs-
You're certainly well-known and respected for your stage work, but you've also made quite a splash on the silver screen. Many people were first introduced to Coco Peru during your scene-stealing bathroom monologue in the movie Trick. Although that scene has since passed into camp legend, I understand that you were initially convinced that your execution of the scene was unsuccessful. Is this true?
That is true, yeah! We were shooting on film, and we were on a budget. So, there wasn't a lot of film to waste on me doing my monologue, which was supposed to be done in one take. There was little room for error. In one shot, a fly flew into my face. In another, we ran out of film. I had three takes for something that was supposed to take one. I thought I had blown my one chance to be funny in a film.
Anyway, I was at Wigstock, of all places, and this couple came up to me and said, "We just saw this screening of a movie you were in called Trick." I told them I didn't even know there was a screening, and they said, "Oh yeah, and you are HILARIOUS!" –laughs-
The first time I ever saw the film was at Sundance, which was an amazing experience. But, the first time I ever saw the film with a gay audience was at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. It was packed. After it was over, I went next door to the after party…and when I walked into the tent, I was literally stuck there for the next couple hours. I didn't get anything to eat. I didn't get anything to drink. Person after person was coming up to me. As a performer, it's the kind of thing you fantasize about your whole life, but when it's actually happening, you kind of freak out. It's so overwhelming. But, it was great and I'll never forget that night. We took that movie all over the world for screenings, but I'm glad that my first gay screening of Trick was at the Castro. I can't think of a better place or better group of people to see a gay movie.
Another film you were in, Girls Will Be Girls, has a level of cult prominence and is much beloved by fans. How did you first become involved in this project?
Jack Plotnick, who plays Evie, was asked to do a benefit that I was asked to do. The writers came up with the idea that we should co-host it together. So, we were getting together with the writers to come up with material, I started rehearsing with Jack, and I didn't really get along with him at first. Well, we got along, but we worked differently. Although I had trained in the theatre, I was a solo performer. I wasn't used to working with other people, especially when they were telling me things like, "No, say your line like this!" –laughs-
So, I called the writer with plans to tell him I couldn't do the show. It just wasn't for me. But, when the writer picked up, he gave some sort of horrible story about something that had just happened to his family. I thought, "Well, I can't quit now or I'll really devastate the guy." So, I lied and told him I had just called to see how he was doing, and ended up doing the event.
Jack and I got a huge response afterwards. People were coming up to us and saying that we had to do something together. That's how Girls Will be Girls came about and I'm so grateful I did that event, because it led to the movie. Richard Day, who wrote and directed the film, was a friend of Jack's and was one of the people who had seen us together that night. He thought there was something there, and he added Varla to the mix. That's how it came together.
It was almost going to be Showtime show. It came down to our show and another show, and they chose the other. We were devastated. I said to Richard, "Well, why don't we turn it into a movie and then we have something to show people." I thought we could do a five minute trailer, because when people heard "drag queens" they didn't always quite get what we were doing. I wanted people to know that, yes, we were men playing women, but we were doing it for real. It's campy, but we were playing it straight. You know what I mean?
Anyway, Richard went all the way and we made a full-length movie.
I think what really sets Girls Will Be Girls apart from other camp/drag films is the fact that it's ultimately kind of garish under the glitz and glamor. For example, that scene when you're hacking into your toe with a nail file always makes my skin crawl, but I still laugh. With such a no holds barred sense of humor, was there ever a point in making the film where you all paused and asked, "Should we be doing this?"
Yes. We definitely felt that way. Varla especially was the one that would say, "Oh no! We can't do that!"
Richard wrote all those jokes and outrageous things, but the one thing that really upset these women at Sundance was the fact the character keeps getting pregnant and having abortions over and over just to meet a doctor. What's funny about that is the fact that it's the only thing he based on true life. He based it on a woman he knew who had actually done those things. So, I had to laugh when these women at Sundance were so upset that this man had written this horrible essay about women, and it turned out to be the one thing that was based on reality.
Certainly, the Girls Will Be Girls legacy has endured. You and your co-stars have continued to share the misadventures of your characters in a series of web shorts, and now I understand you recently completed shooting on a feature length sequel. What's the status of that project, and what can fans expect?
I have no idea! I mean, the first film we did, it was a real film in the respect that it had a budget, it had the techies on set, all that. This one, we raised the money on kickstarter, and it's not nearly as much as we used to film the first one. However, since we made the original, technology has made it possible to do a lot of things on your own that we couldn't before.
I think that the essence of it is what people are going to want and watch. It's called Girls Will Be Girls 2012, because this is the year the world is supposed to end, and there's a little of that in there. There's also a theme of Hollywood coming to an end.
It was chaotic, but it was a lot of fun. Everyone on the crew was a volunteer and a fan of the first film. I hope that the love that this movie was made with is really what comes through in the end.
Although Trick and Girls Will Be Girls are the two movies you're most frequently asked about, you actually had a number of wonderful roles. You were in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar and turned in killer guest spots on TV shows like Arrested Development and Will & Grace. Is there a lesser known project or role that you don't get asked about often that you hold particularly close to your heart?
Yes, but no one really saw it. Last year, I did an episode of a show called Detroit 1-8-7 that has since been cancelled. I think that the show was a very good, and I'm very proud of my work on that particular episode. I play this aging, bitter drag queen…a real stretch. –laughs-
It was a really great experience from the moment I auditioned right through to the end. When you go onto a set, it can be hard, because these people know each other and lot of the people on this show were New York actors and part of the community. But, I had this real intense scene with another actor, and this actress said to me the following day that she called her boyfriend afterwards and said, "I watched this drag queen do this scene, and I felt like I was watching an acting class." That was the best compliment I could have possibly gotten. It was really great.
We've talked a little bit about your stage performances and your film work, and it's undeniable that you've had success in both mediums. Between the two, do you have a preference?
My answer is so cliché, but there is nothing like live theatre because you get that energy from the audience. But, I'll tell you: There's also nothing like being able to sit on your couch and know that people are going out to see your movie. Plus, you don't have to put on the make-up and heels, and you get a residual check when it comes out on DVD! –laughs- I love both of them. At this point in my life, I would love to do more TV and film, mainly because it reaches so many more people. Plus, with the live shows, it's hard work and I am getting older. That's why I tell people, "If I'm coming to your city, see me! Because I'm not sure how much longer I am going to be doing this!"
Since I'm a performer who interviews other performers, I was drawn to your Conversations with Coco series, in which you interview various celebrities and icons. You've sat down with an impressive array of individuals (Leslie Ann Warren, Charles Busch, Bea Arthur, etc.), and I'm wondering if you have any anecdotes from your encounters? And dare I ask…do you have a favorite?
You know, I don't have a favorite. I will say that Bea Arthur, my childhood idol, the woman I wanted to be when I grew up…the fact that I became friends with her was amazing. In fact, in my new show, I talk about my friendship with Bea and how I was asked to speak at her Memorial. I show clips from that, and it's really funny and sweet. Bea did the first Conversations with Coco and she did it as a favor to me. Her musical director called me and said, "I just want you to remember that Bea said no to Larry King, but she said yes to Coco Peru."
No pressure, right?
Exactly! Bea would leave these messages on my machine saying, "Hello, darling? It's Bea. I better not fucking regret this." –laughs- She was great. But, they all were.
The one thing I've always done with my shows is storytelling. I love storytelling. I love telling my own stories, but it's also because I feel, in some way, I'm telling everybody's story. I like things that are universally relatable. I tried for the same thing with Conversations with Coco. I feel like when celebrities get in front of a gay audience, they feel that they are not being judged. They feel comfortable and vulnerable, so I think they have shared things that they may not have if they were on television or otherwise. I think there's just something about a gay audience. They open up more.
I know in the drag and LGBT community, your positive outlook and skilled performances have inspired a great many individuals. We've already talked a bit about your influences, so I'm curious to know who amongst your contemporaries you find inspiring. Who do you consider to be groundbreaking?
When I was starting in New York, I was on the sidewalk and I heard this voice. I remember thinking, "Wait a minute! Who is that?! WHAT is that?!" I went into this place, and it was the first time I ever saw Varla Jean Merman. Over the years, I have watched Varla Jean Merman grow as an entertainer, and I think she is an old-school entertainer, which the costumes, the sets, it's 110%. Something I've always admired about other performers is when they put everything onto the stage, and Varla's just one of those people.
I'll say this, and I address this in my show: 20 years ago, when I started drag, there was no social networking. I didn't even have a computer then, I wrote my shows on a legal pad. If you were going to get a name in New York City, you had to really create something different and special. You had to create a buzz. Nowadays, you can put yourself on YouTube. They make celebrities out of anyone nowadays.
When I was working on Detroit 1-8-7, I went to this nightclub, and I met the owner, who was very nice, and he told he had a lot of celebrities who came to his nightclub. I asked him, "Oh? Who? What celebrities?" He told me, "Oh, New York from I Love New York, a couple of the Housewives from Atlanta," and a few other reality stars whose names I don't know or remember. He was paying them very good money to make appearances at his club. When I asked him what they did for those thousands of dollars, he said, "Oh, they just get up on stage, say hi, and then get shit-faced behind a barrier." It was so painful to me to hear. I told him, "Hire me, I'll put on a fucking show for that kind of money."
It's a sign of our times, and it bothers me. So when I do see performers who work hard and are creating something special, it means even more.
It certainly seems like you've done it all. You've won awards for your stage work, you've conquered the big and small screens, and you've hobnobbed with greats. With so much already on your résumé, is there anything that you haven't yet done that you'd like to do?
A hit TV series that makes a lot of money would be great. –laughs- With my live shows, I think because I share such intimate details about my life, when people meet me they want to make that connection and share something with me. I'm always very moved by that and I always listen. But, I'm always left with this feeling and wish that LOGO or somebody would film my one-person shows so that they are more available to people who can't come. I get e-mails from young kids who see clips on YouTube and they want more, they crave more. They want that positive role model. So, that's what I'd want: For my work to be seen by more people.
For tickets to Coco Peru's San Francisco presentation of There Comes a Time, go here (http://www.ticketfly.com/event/97143/).
Additionally, there will be a screening of Girls Will Be Girls at the Victoria Theatre on April Fool's Day. Tickets for the screening are available here (http://www.ticketfly.com/event/97129/).


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I think we skipped an episode, but I figured I would try and get us started up again with the latest one. I watched it yesterday, and WOW a lot of stuff happened.
It was pretty creepy watching Mahone torture that man. When Self left him, I was hoping they wouldn't show much. I wonder if Mahone's wife feels any better knowing her son's killer is "taken care of"? Also, before Mahone pushed him into the water, I think he was going to shoot him first and then push his body in to get rid of it, but he changed his mind when the guy started talking. Like, screw you, just go ahead and suffer drowning. Also, what will Mahone's motivation be now that he's taken car of his "mission" per say? Will he stay with the group?
I wonder what will happen with Sarah in the next episode? She was obviously not happy about Self leaving Mahone to do what he wanted. They didn't get back to her so, I wonder if that will be an issue next?
Man, what's going to happen to Michael?! They can't kill him! Well, I guess they could, but the story would really suck without him. I hope he doesn't turn out like his mom.
It was sad, but very couragious of Bellick to stay in the tube so they can get to Scylla. Just makes me wonder if Scylla is going to be there when they get to the end of the map? That had to be such a hard decision to know that you're about to die! WOW I wonder how the Company gets to Scylla? The same way or will they have an easier time with another route?
What's up with Gretchen?!!!!!!!!! Is she really back to be "his girl," or is she stringing him along to stop the company? I don't really think that she came back to him b/c of her reaction the boys being dead. Complete shock, almost disapointment. Makes sense that she's medically psycho though! lol (no offense) I wonder if there'll be a stand off between Gretchen and Lisa? hmmmmm.....
It's pretty cool seeing the General all vulnerable and nervous. Nice seeing a man in such power shake in his boots.
I look forward to the next episode to say the least!

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The Philadelphia 76ers were lambs to the slaughter against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 9. The Sixers were already at a disadvantage, as they got to see Chris Paul returning to the Clippers for the first time in weeks. Yet the Clippers didn't need Paul to stay on top in the Pacific Division, and they barely needed him to humiliate the Sixers by 123-78.
Stat wise, Paul didn't do that much in his comeback, as he only had seven points in 22 minutes. Regardless, he also had eight assists and four steals while the rest of the Clippers caught fire for him. Whether they were particularly inspired by Paul's return, or whether the Sixers were more putrid than usual, the Clippers came out with one of the biggest opening runs of the season.
The game was over when Los Angeles ended the first quarter with a 46-15 lead. However, Philadelphia wasn't allowed to leave for another 36 minutes of playing time. If anything, things got even worse for the Sixers, as they went into halftime with a 69-30 deficit and were down by as much as 89-33 in the third.
The final 45 point margin of victory was the biggest in Clippers history, although much of Clippers history has been unremarkable until the last few years. Thanks in part to Paul, Los Angeles now has a championship contender that isn't the Lakers for once, although the Clippers proved to have more on their side than Paul while he was gone.
If the Clippers can turn around after decades of futility, the Sixers can certainly get over this current low period. However, the wait for the NBA draft lottery and free agency is getting longer and longer, while Philadelphia sinks lower and lower. This was among the lowest periods yet, although the Sixers keep finding new lows every week or so.
On this night, the Sixers were mere spectators -- and were barely even that -- as the Clippers became whole again. In fact, Philadelphia made this Los Angeles team look like the champion Lakers of old, although even they rarely embarrassed opponents quite like this.


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Southwestern Heights Volleyball Scores
Wichita County Triangular at Leoti 10/5/10
SWH over Wichita County 25-11, 25-20
SWH over Holcomb 25-23, 25-20
SWH Varsity Record: 27-2, 7-0 in the Hi-Plains League
SWH over Wichita County 25-20, 25-19
Holcomb over SWH 25-7, 25-16
SWH JV Record: 10-11, 3-4 in the Hi-Plains League
Stat Leaders/Coach Julie Tucker's comments:
Heidi Brown led the team in kills on the night with 16 total: 6 against Wichita County and 10 against Holcomb
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Lauren Conrad started the first full week of 2014 today, January 6 at LaurenConrad.com with resolutions that are personally set and catered for Miss Lauren herself.
Lauren starts by resolving to leave a little more time for herself to get ready, working harder at making time for exercise, and finishing up on the project of decorating her home.
Next, Lauren would like to take up a photography class, spend more time doing outdoor activities, eating raw fruits & vegetables, and wearing more sequins.
Also today at LC.com, Lauren unveils her January edition of Letters From Lauren revealing what's happening and coming up over at Lauren's website this month.
Lauren says expect the return of 7 Days To Skinny Jeans that's new & improved, do-it-yourself well kits preventing post-holiday sickness, and energy breakfasts helping to furl one's day.
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A $55,000 dinner?
Now this is the rookie hazing Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant should have refused over carrying Roy Williams' shoulder pads. According to the Dallas Morning News, Pappas Steakhouse got a nice boost from the, now, thin wallet of Dez Bryant after a pricey steak dinner totaling $54,896.
Bryant has also given Air Jordans to the Cowboys receivers and a Madden 11 video game for Roy Williams, though it was not part of the hazing.
"I did that out of the kindness of my heart," Bryant said about the Air Jordans. "It didn't have anything to do with rookie hazing. I just want to build a great relationship with those guys."
Dez Bryant is a nice, humble teammate. Point taken.
This has got to be one of the worst cases of hazing in NFL history. Hmm…that does give me an idea of how to welcome one of my new bosses next week.


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NAVIGON is giving away apps to mark its 20th birthday
The new iPhone app "help2park" is now available, helping smartphone owners to quickly find a nearby parking space. The application is part of a series of iPhone apps that NAVIGON is releasing throughout its anniversary year in 2011. help2park is available free of charge from the Apple App Store.
Hamburg, 16 December 2010 – NAVIGON was established in 1991. To mark its 20th anniversary next year the company is giving away apps to smartphone users, which will make life easier when they are on the move. The starting signal for the grand anniversary year has already been given: the first application in the "Search & Find" series is called help2park and is based on data from Google Maps. The app helps users to quickly find a parking space anywhere in the world. "Over the past two decades, we have accrued a great deal of knowledge when it comes to the development of innovative navigation software," says Gerhard Mayr, vice-president of Worldwide Mobile Phone Business at NAVIGON. "This experience can also be found in clever applications like help2park, which allows us to help people quickly and easily while they are on the move." NAVIGON is offering the apps in cooperation with advertising partners.1 This means that the applications can be made available as cheaply as possible or, in cases like help2park, even free of charge.
Find a parking space faster with help2park
The help2park app appears on the display as a virtual parking disc. By gently touching the dial, users can set the radius within which the parking space is to be sought. Then you only need to touch the "P" symbol to open a list of parking options – including addresses and distances from the current location. By changing the view, the spaces can also be shown on a map. If NAVIGON MobileNavigator software has been installed on the smartphone, drivers can even be guided directly to the parking space of their choice. The help2park app can now be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store. It is the first of many applications that will follow in the anniversary year of 2011.
1 Cooperation partners are selected from among leading online marketing companies.
Further information can be found online www.navigon.com or can be requested here: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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NAVIGON AG is a world-leading manufacturer of navigation systems from Germany. With its own portable navigation devices and thanks to partnerships with reputable consumer electronics manufacturers NAVIGON stands for premium quality GPS software for pocket PCs, PNDs und mobiles. Furthermore NAVIGON offers professional navigation solutions such as driver assistance components for the automotive OEM market. NAVIGON was established in 1991, subsidiaries can be found in Asia, Europe and North America. - NAVIGON. And the world is yours.


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How to Make Real Friends
If your parents won the lottery or your wallet is all of a sudden full of $100 bills and you seem to be making friends quicker than ever before. Those people probably aren't your real friends. Real Friends are hard to come by, will be there for you, won't judge you, and will stick up for you now matter what.
1Be You. If you're not 100% you around people than you can't expect people to be 100% them, and that is not going to get anyone anywhere.
2Branch Out. Find people who think the way you do, or act the way you do. Join a club or activity for the right reasons so you can make friends who enjoy the same things you do.
3Get over name brands. If you're afraid to hang out with a friend because you have a hole in your jeans or aren't wearing name brands then what you have is a shallow relationship.
4Don't be a bully. Being A Bully is Never Ok. We all know we have made fun of someone else in order to gain acceptance from others. Its not cool to make others the butt of your jokes because you wouldn't like it. If making fun of other people is a key part of your relationship, it isn't going to take you anywhere and you have better uses of your time.
5Connect. Try to make contact with someone else or create an inside joke that makes you and the other person closer.
6Don't Worship. If you feel that you always have to be hanging out with that person, you don't. You have to have space.
7Voice Your Opinion. Don't be afraid to stick up for what you believe in or you are going to end up in a bad place. A real friend doesn't walk over others or allow themselves to be walked over. Talk about things you feel passionate about because then the real you comes out. Talk about what they want also, don't control.
8Don't be fake, don't like things because other people do, don't try to be someones friend just because it would make you cooler.
9Test Someone. Wear something dirty or say you don't have money. If your "friend" reacts negatively than it shows they aren't your real friend.
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- Stand up for who you are, what you know, and what you know is right.
- Evaluate yourself, if you feel like you could ask your friends for anything (and not be ashamed) then you've got a real friend. If not, see what things are wrong with your relationships, end some if you need to or even make new ones.
- Friendships are hard to make, give it time and effort. Expect what you give. If you give nothing, you get nothing. If you give the necessary amount, you get a real friend.
- Don't make your goal 100 real friends, one is enough!
- Make sure you don't test people a lot they could get aggravated.
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Japanese Embassy Hit by Truck Protest
The Japanese Embassy in Seoul is the target of regular, generally peaceful demonstrations against South Korea's former colonial master, but early Monday morning a man vented his anger by ramming his truck into the main gate of the embassy.
The man, a Mr. Kim in his 60s, was immediately arrested and remains under investigation. The gate was forced back by the blow but no other damage or injuries were reported. The South Korean government offered an expression of regret to the Japanese Embassy and said it would tighten security to prevent a recurrence.
Police said the driver told them he was enraged by a episode last month when a Japanese man, Nobuyuki Suzuki, mocked the plight of South Korean women who were taken as sex slaves by the Japanese military during the colonial period at the beginning of the twentieth century. In that incident, the man filmed himself dismissing the so-called comfort women as prostitutes and planting a stake outside the embassy claiming Japanese ownership of tiny islands between the two nations that are controlled by South Korea.
In his stunt, the man lashed his stake to the statue of a bronze girl in traditional Korean clothing that was established by supporters of the comfort women last year to mark their 1000th weekly protest outside the embassy. Japan says the sex slave issue was resolved as part of the normalization of ties between the countries in 1965 and via apologies by previous Japanese prime ministers.
Last Thursday, a group of 10 former sex slaves, now mostly in their 80's, asked the country's immigration office to prevent any future entry by Mr. Suzuki into South Korea.
Monday's incident once again underscores the depth of critical feeling harbored by some South Koreans against the Japanese for historical misdeeds. Police said the driver of the truck was carrying a hand written note in his pocket that read "driving a stake at the comfort woman's statue is doomed to God's wrath. If I die please cremate me and scatter my ashes in the waters near Dokdo." (Dokdo is the Korean name of the disputed islands, which are called Takeshima in Japan.)
The incident isn't the first violent act committed in protest outside the Japanese Embassy, which is guarded by police around the clock. In previous demonstrations over historical issues, protesters have severed their own fingers and, in one case, slaughtered a hen.


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Electronic Arts, makers of the Harry Potter video games that follow the plots of the films, today announced their third quarter fiscal year 2010 results. With it came a list of video games they plan on releasing in 2010.
Of interest to Potter fans is one game listed as "Harry Potter Title TBA". It is scheduled to be released in the third quarter (between October – December) on consoles, handhelds, and PCs.
We suspect this is a Deathly Hallows, Part 1 video game. Do you have any guesses? As always, we'll keep you updated! Thanks to Rami for the tip.


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This is probably the most violent video I've produced to date. An anime like Vampire Hunter D and a song like AC/DC's If You Want Blood (You've Got It) go together like ketchup and mustard. This video was pretty difficult to put together as I was going for alot of fighting and moving around and trying not to get too many scenes of characters just standing in one place which I had a hard time finding here.
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text: Seville, Spain Spend a semester in Seville, Spain! Spanish Studies Abroad has provided unique learning experiences for students in Seville since 1969. Spanish Studies facilitates a true cross-cultural exchange by inviting students to expand their world-view through intense immersion of the culture. With a strong dedication to academic integrity and an emphasis on the personal growth of the student, they have developed a reputation for the superior quality and value of its programs. Some features of the program include: A curriculum with a wide variety of course offerings Native Spanish professors All classes taught in Spanish Average class size of 10-12 students On-site Resident Director & staff Internship, volunteer & community service opportunities All-inclusive day & overnight study trips Three-day weekends for independent travel Structured intercambios with Spanish students learning English Monthly fiestas at the Center for American and Spanish with students studying critical thinking & social sensitivity Visit the Spanish Studies Abroad Website CC-CS Center The Center is housed in two turn-of-the-century mansions in the heart of Seville's commercial and social center.+ More The Center is a short walk from the University of Seville and some of Spain's most glorious historic sites. 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"I knew BCCC and Year Up would give me what I needed."
Torre' Lewis was working at a fast food restaurant when he first heard about Year Up, a national training program helping predominantly low-income urban young adults develop real skills for real jobs with real success. After learning about the opportunities – classes at Baltimore City Community College and an internship with a Fortune 500 company – he decided to pursue it. He was accepted into the first cohort of Year Up Baltimore, the program's first pilot project with a community college.
"I had to determine what my priorities were and where I wanted to be years from now. I knew BCCC and Year Up would give me what I needed," he stated.
In addition to studies at the college, Torre' did a six-month internship with the Legal and Compliance department at Morgan Stanley. "I gained great work experience in every function of the department—and made great connections!"
To meet high expectations, Torre' relied upon a high level of support at BCCC. Motivated to make the most of his opportunities, Torre' is navigating his second year at BCCC as a Granville T. Woods Scholar, having achieved the academic excellence to qualify for the scholarship program. "If I can change my life, others can too."
"I love math and science. I took Intro to Robotics at BCCC."
First-year Baltimore City Community College bioengineering student Toni Guiriba knows what it's like to manage change. She came to BCCC after moving to Baltimore all the way from the Philippines. Her mother suggested she enroll in a community college rather than a four-year institution to save on the cost of tuition. She could build upon her experiences in her new country in the nurturing atmosphere of BCCC. Toni, who was always a high achiever, found herself having to start from scratch in the U.S. Today, through the help of faculty mentors in the BCCC math and engineering programs, Toni is leading her peers to new heights of personal and academic accomplishment.
As a summer 2012 intern in the National Institutes of Health Community College Summer Enrichment Program, Toni performed research under a Principal Investigator at the National Institute on Aging. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and was presented an American Chemical Society certificate for outstanding achievement in Chemistry. She will graduate in June with an associate of science degree in engineering transfer. "I love math and science," she says. "When I took Intro to Robotics at BCCC I realized I wanted to make that my minor and further my interest in nanotechnology."


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The mid-season finale was a huge shocker for fans of "The Walking Dead," but creator Robert Kirkman told EW Tuesday that the finale will be the biggest shocker yet, and no one -- no one -- is safe. Yes, that includes Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Daryl (Norman Reedus).
Since that bloody mid-season finale, the episodes have been exploring the characters in depth as they struggle to survive apart, but we've been traveling through the eye of the storm, and when that back end comes through this Sunday, expect massive destruction in its wake.
While Kirkman was careful not to give too much away, he did say that Rick would be pushed to his limits, and that would bring out a side of the character fans have never seen before. And if you're thinking that sounds familiar, think again.
"This is Rick Grimes being pushed to his absolute limit. And if you think you've seen that before, you haven't. And the Rick Grimes that comes out of this is really going to shock people."
Uh-oh. Does that mean he's gonna turn to the dark side and become another Governor? Will he have to kill someone he cares about to save himself or Carl? We're talking about a man here who's lost his wife and thinks he's lost his baby girl and all he has left is his son.
Kirkman warns that this final episode is going to take things to a whole new level, and remember some of the previous levels reached in the series: a gray-haired patriarch being beheaded by a madman, a son shooting his mother in the head so she doesn't turn into a walker, and a crazy little girl put down with a bullet to the brain like Old Yeller.
You're scaring us, Kirkman. The bad kind of scaring us. Just be warned, as fans have said many times before, if Daryl Dixon dies we riot.
Kirkman also told fans to expect a cliffhanger that's going to make it very hard to wait for the next season to begin. Like it isn't bad enough under normal circumstances.
"The Walking Dead" finale airs this Sunday, March 30 on AMC.


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The Seward volleyball team finished the Jayhawk West season with a win over Pratt 3-0 Thursday night at the Beaver Dome in Pratt. Seward won (25-23, 25-23, 25-17) to finish 10-4 in the Jayhawk West and stand at 20-13 overall. Pratt falls to 2-13 in the Jayhawk West and 6-22 overall.
Barton shocked Colby last night so Colby loses home court in the Region 6 Tournament. Colby and Hutchinson share the Jayhawk West but Hutch wins the tie breaker. Seward will host Garden City November 5 in the first round. The winner advances to Hutchinson for the four team portion of the Region 6 Tournament.
Seward hosts Otero Tuesday night at 6 in the Green House.
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The Illustrated London Times, April 14, 1877
Gift of Lewis and Bonnie Chapman
Framing by the Noble Maritime Collection
Born in Great Britian, Frank Dadd (1851-1929) was a member of the Royal Institute of Painters of Watercolours and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. His mother's father was a shipbuilder on the Thames River, and Frank spent his childhood learning about naval architecture in his grandfather's shipyard. He studied at the Royal Academy Schools, and after graduation, his distant cousin, the engraver John Greenaway, father of Kate Greenaway, introduced him to the Cassell publishing house and the Illustrated London New, associations which led to his commercial success. After he retired to Devon, he painted landscapes of his favorite places in Devon, in Suffolk, and Ireland.
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Jerry Jones
"If this doesn't work, I'd be known as the idiot who wanted to coach so bad he blew it all. So this has to work." -Jerry Jones
As owner of the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys since 1989, Jones has seen his team win three league championships within a four-year period. The Cowboys' Super Bowl victories of 1993, '94 and '96 made Jones the first club owner in the history of the NFL to guide his team to three championships within just seven years of ownership.
In December 1994, in a nationally televised Barbara Walters special on ABC, Jones was named one of "America's 10 Most Interesting People." He was also selected as one of 10 national winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, presented by Ernst & Young and Inc. magazine, that same year. In 1995, he was recognized by Financial World magazine as the owner of the most valuable sports organization in all of professional sports.
As a member of the NFL's prestigious Broadcasting Committee, Jerry played a prominent role in the 1993 deal that established FOX as the rights holder for the National Football Conference television package. Jones was also a key player in the NFL's most recent TV agreement, which set the standards for all pro sports and network television partnerships.
Following a few consecutive lackluster seasons, perhaps Jones' best move in recent years was his hiring of proven winning coach Bill Parcells in 2003. Jerry had to agree to leave the coaching to Parcells, relinquishing some of the control of his organization to another individual. For a guy with a very hands-on approach to management, that is a minor accomplishment in itself.
Jerry Jones BiographyJerrel Wayne Jones was born on October 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, and his family relocated to North Little Rock, Arkansas when Jerry was an infant. In his teens, he was a star running back at North Little Rock High School, and was awarded a football scholarship from the University of Arkansas. As co-captain and starting guard of the 1964 squad, the team went 11-0, beat Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl, and won the national championship. He met his wife, Gene, a former beauty pageant winner, while the two were attending the University of Arkansas. They were married shortly thereafter and had three children, Stephen, Charlotte and Jerry Jr.
jerry jones in his early days
Following his graduation in 1965, Jones was hired as an executive vice president at Modern Security Life of Springfield, Missouri, his father's insurance company. He passed on an opportunity to buy the AFL's San Diego Chargers in 1967, opting to further his degree at Arkansas. He received a master's in business in 1970, and then ventured into oil and gas exploration in Oklahoma.
Jones' petroleum interests became hugely successful as his business expanded throughout the 1970s and '80s. He eventually had offices in Oklahoma City, OK, Fort Smith and Little Rock, AR, Sacramento, CA, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. After two decades in the oil and gas game, Jones entered the world of professional sports in 1989, purchasing the floundering Dallas Cowboys (3-13) and Texas Stadium for $140 million.
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Jones quickly gained a reputation as a maverick, designating himself as team owner and General Manager. He fired legendary Cowboys coach Tom Landry, whose resume had included 20 consecutive winning seasons and five Super Bowl appearances. He hired old friend Jimmy Johnson as Landry's replacement, and the team soon shot back up to its former glory.
In the spring of 1992, Jones was appointed to the NFL's Competition Committee, becoming the first club owner since the late Paul Brown to serve on the council. That same year, the Cowboys set a team record for most wins in a regular season (13), as well as most overall wins (16). In January 1993, the Cowboys won their first Super Bowl in 15 seasons, while the following year, they appeared in their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl, becoming only the fifth team to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships.
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Shortly after the Cowboys' second consecutive win in 1994, Jones fired Johnson and hired Barry Switzer to coach. In November of that year, Jones was named one of 10 winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, presented by Ernst & Young and Inc. magazine. The following spring, Jones was recognized by Financial World magazine as the owner of the most valuable sports franchise in all of pro athletics. That same year, he found himself in some hot water after he signed the Cowboys to two separate sponsorship deals, with Nike and Pepsi. The NFL filed a $300 million lawsuit against him, while Jones launched a countersuit; both parties eventually settled out of court.
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In 1996, the Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in four seasons, and tied the record for most Super Bowl victories with five. During the 1996 season, Jones' team claimed its fifth consecutive division title, an accomplishment that had eluded all NFC Eastern Division teams until then. In 1998, with new coach Chan Gailey, the Cowboys recovered the NFC East crown.
In January 2000, Jones hired Dave Campo as head coach, the fourth in just over a decade. Following three consecutive losing seasons, proven winning coach Bill Parcells was brought in to replace Campo in 2003. As part of his agreement with Parcells, Jones remains in the wings and lets the coach command center stage. The decision helped Dallas enjoy one of their best seasons in several years.


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Gold mourning ring; inscribed FANNY.KEATS.DIED.25.JUNE.1812.AGED.28.
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Presented by Dr C.D.E. Fortnum in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897; WA1897.CDEF.F662
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How can I write a macro for OpenOffice writer, which get the words/characters that I selected with mouse an emphasis mark like dot over the words/characters?
I tried to record macro, but failed.
I hope someone here can help me
I am trying to write a macro for OpenOffice Writer and LibreOffice Writer. This macro will add a toolbar in Writer, similar to the Chinese punctuation toolbar in the Chinese version of MS Word. The buttons of the toolbar are Chinese punctuation marks. One of the button will be the emphasis mark used in simplified Chinese in China. The emphasis mark is a dot under the Chinese character that is emphasized when the text direction is horizontal, a dot on the right of the emphasized character when the text direction is vertical.
I do not know OpenOffice Basic or other languages used to write computer programs, but I know the macro recorder of the Writer can record some codes which can be used to write the macro I need. And I keep googling to find more information and learn to write the macro. For most of the punctuation marks, the codes are simple.
For example, to inset a stop mark, the codes are:
rem U+3002
sub cp01
dim document as object
dim dispatcher as object
document = ThisComponent.CurrentController.Frame
dispatcher = createUnoService("com.sun.star.frame.DispatchHelper")
dim args1(0) as new com.sun.star.beans.PropertyValue
args1(0).Name = "Text"
args1(0).Value = "。"
dispatcher.executeDispatch(document, ".uno:InsertText", "", 0, args1())
end sub
But the macro recorder of the LibreOffice 3.4 failed to record a workable macro for the emphasis mark. Actually the Writer closed unexpectedly as soon as I change the emphasis mark from "(Without)" to "Dot" in the Font Effects of the Character Dialog Box of the Writer. I was forced to download and install OpenOffice.org 3.3 and 3.4.
The macro recorder of the OpenOffice.org 3.3 also cannot record, but the one of the 3.4 did it. The macro is:
sub Test20120206_1
rem --------------------------------------------
rem define variables
dim document as object
dim dispatcher as object
rem ------------------------------------
rem get access to the document
document = ThisComponent.CurrentController.Frame
dispatcher = createUnoService("com.sun.star.frame.DispatchHelper")
rem -------------------------------
dispatcher.executeDispatch(document, ".uno:EmphasisMark", "", 0, Array())
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"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Brandi Glanville has had a tough year, as fans are seeing on the show. Not only did her house get broken into, but she also lost her dog in the process. If that wasn't enough, it sounds like she isn't planning on changing, even though she has severely offending Joyce. According to a new Radar Online report published on Jan. 7, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Brandi Glanville is now revealing that she isn't about to change.
"I thought you had an alcohol problem. You don't need rehab. You're just tacky!" Joyce tells Brandi in the middle of their fight during their SUR dinner. "It's really disgusting that you would say that to me," Brandi replied. After Brandi left the dinner, Yolanda followed her to talk to her about her emotions. It is clear that Brandi is not in a good place.
"She put her best foot forward and is a beautiful person," Yolanda said. "She is a loyal friend and an honest person." It sounds like Yolanda understands Brandi's pains, as she has been going through a rough time with missing her dog. "I know the beautiful person you are," Yolanda told a frustrated Brandi. "I think you've had so much hurt that you've built up a defense mechanism against people. Last night was not charming. You can't keep doing that."
Despite getting some encouragement from Yolanda, Brandi doesn't see the need to change who she is or how she deals with her emotions. "Two wrongs don't make a right, but I have a really bad temper," Brandi admitted. "I'm not going to change who I am." But Yolanda just wanted her to change her communication. "You lose credibility when you talk like that," Yolanda explained. "Change the way you communicate. 'F— you' is not the best way to articulate how you feel."
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Project Catsnip, the Lawrenceville Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is scheduled in Lawrenceville, Georgia for Thursday, April 17, 2014.
Details shared on the Facebook page for Project Catsnip explain the Spay/Neuter event will be at Gwinett County Animal Control at 828 Winder Hwy in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Fees are as follows: Female cat spay is $55. Male Cat neutering is $35. It is explained that additional charges will apply if certain issues come up at the time of spaying or neutering. Please view more information here for details.
Anyone interested must reserve a spot and should call 770-455-7077 for an appointment. Also, appointments can be made online by visiting www.projectcatsnip.com/reservations .
More details about Project Catsnip can be seen on the site for this group. To view the schedule for different areas, please use this link.
All pets scheduled for spaying or neutering must have proof of a rabies shots. Shots can be given at the time of the appointment for spaying or neutering if necessary.
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March 25, 2010, Racine, WI - Physical exercise provides both a physical and mental boost. That's why two Racine women decided to help others in their community get back on track by training for a 5k race.
Maritza Byron and Amy Schaal meet weekly with eight homeless women living at the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) shelter for practice runs. "It's a struggle but we're doing it," Sandra Vann told The Journal Times. "Just like in life - we have obstacles but we're still going."
The Friday runs give all of the women a chance to talk, bond, and improves everyone's energy level - as well as their outlook. One HALO resident, 60-year-old Donna Agosto, was worried she'd never be able to run a mile. Now she's a front runner during the weekly practices.
"She is our quiet hero. She works harder than anyone," Schaal told the newspaper "A couple weeks ago we did a mile time trial. She was so emotional to have run a mile. The look of bliss over her face was unbelievable."
The weekly sessions have done more than just help the women get fit. It's inspired them to take on new challenges, such as going back to school. The group also hopes to change some perceptions about Wisconsin's homeless population.
"I think in general, homeless people have a bad reputation of being lazy or not trying hard," Schaal told The Journal Times, "but these women have been meeting us every Friday at the YMCA for seven weeks trying to change their lives."


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The retiring Manchester United manager had a powerful winning aura about him that intimidated some younger referees, who were scared to displease him, reckons the QPR bossQPR manager Harry Redknapp has suggested that match officials have often felt intimidated by Sir Alex Ferguson and wary of incurring the wrath of the retiring Manchester United manager.
The veteran Scot was infamous for his protestations towards referees and his Rs counterpart feels that his "aura" may have affected decision-making.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's 'Sportsweek', Redknapp opined: "A lot of officials would be in awe of him and afraid to upset him. There was such an aura about him because he is a winner.
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Redknapp also admitted that he had not expected his United counterpart to retire just yet.
"I think we all knew it would come suddenly. I thought he would go on for a couple of years yet," added the QPR boss.
"He has won the Premier League and maybe feels it is a good time to go out and enjoy his life. Maybe he wants a bit more time to do stuff away from football.
"He has put great teams together," Redknapp enthused. "He has known the right time to let people go and never been afraid to make the big decisions. Whether it was Roy Keane, David Beckham or Jaap Stam, all the great players have come and gone. He knows the game inside-out."
David Moyes has been appointed to succeed Ferguson, an appointment which the Rs manager welcomes.
"It is great for British coaches that Manchester United have picked someone who has come up through the lower divisions," he continued. "It is good they have given the opportunity to David Moyes; I think he will be fantastic.
"It is a tough job. Moyes built a great team at Everton and I'm sure he will do a great job at Manchester United."