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Heidi Montag and her husband Spencer Pratt recently filmed "Celebrity Wife Swap." On Monday, The Hollywood Gossip shared that Heidi is speaking out about this show and saying that it actually let her be authentic which is a big deal to her. On "The Hills" she was not allowed to be herself but on this show there were no pressures like that and this is important to her.
After Heidi's mom saw the preview for the show, she also shared with her that it was really cool that she got to be herself. Her mom noticed it too and for Heidi this is the only chance she has ever had to do that so it was a big deal to her. Heidi switched places with Amanda Beard and she says that she fell in love with her three kids right away. That obviously made it easier to be on the show.
Heidi really wants kids and being with Amanda's children just made her realize this again. Spencer is unsure about children but there is no doubt that Heidi wants to have some of her own in the future. She is hoping to have them within the next few years, but Spencer say she wants to wait 10 years. That would have this couple being a lot older when their babies were born.
Holly Montag went to Twitter to talk about the show. She is Heidi's sister. She wanted to remind everyone to watch the show. Holly spoke out about how everyone will get to see the real Heidi and Spencer that she knows and loves. It will be really nice for fans to get to see this side of them.
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The JDX Racing Pilot qualified the #20 JDX Racing/Hertz Porsche on the outside of row one for Round 12, the second race of the weekend. Sloan pushed hard to take his black-and-gold liveried Hertz Porsche past the pole sitter, but in a rare caution-free race, was never able to make it to the front. Sloan ran the entire race in P2 as he pursued the race leader, but ultimately had to settle in and take his second podium finish of the weekend.
The third race of the weekend (technically round 6 of the championship and a make-up race from a rain-out at Lime Rock Park earlier in the season) had Sloan staged fourth on the starting grid. The 45-minute race was much tougher on the young JDX racer, as a quick move up to third was blunted by a "hip check" from one of his competitors dropping him back to sixth in the running order. Sloan managed to stay with the lead group and, with some late race yellows, fought his way back to fourth position and had plenty of forward momentum. Unfortunately, a last lap full course yellow ended his chances for a third podium on the weekend.
"I'm pretty pleased with results here at Road America," Urry said.
Harrison Brix commented, "All in all, we got some good championship points here which is what we wanted. We have excellent momentum, having won two of the past five races and the combination of Sloan driving as well as he is and the crew firing on all cylinders, we are feeling good about our championship."
The green flag for Round 13 flies at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 a.m. MST, followed by Round 14 at 6:25 p.m. MST that same day.

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Cannabis finally came to be legal in America when activism put on a tie and got serious on a political level. Gone from the forefront are the agitators of the hippy era, who may well have helped shock America into accepting the reality of cannabis use and prepped their minds for the renaissance of support we are currently experiencing.
NA Poe is one of these old-school protestors trapped out of time, calling attention to injustices in the most direct way possible. As the organizer of Philadelphia's Smoke Down Prohibition protests at the Liberty Bell, Poe led hundreds of protestors in a good old-fashioned blaze out. After several successful demonstrations, Philly police and park rangers flooded the final Smoke Down last year, jailing Poe along with libertarian activist Adam Kokesh.
Even though his probation keeps him from his beloved trees, Poe remains in activism, collaborating with Philly NORML and espousing his shocking truths on "The Panic Hour," his conspiracy theorist podcast. This year, he ran for an open city council seat. Check out his platform below.
HIGH TIMES: Describe your involvement with cannabis in all aspects, personal, professional, etc.
Nikki Allen Poe: I have been a cannabis consumer since high school, back when we would spend our nights driving around in a 1986 Buick listening to Biggie Smalls' "Ready to Die," drinking 40s of Mickey's and rolling blunts of middies. As I grew older and the weed got better, I found myself immersed in weed culture and eventually started working in the legalization movement. In late 2012, my comedy activist collective The Panic Hour, along with Philly NORML, spearheaded a civil disobedience rally called Smoke Down Prohibition at the Liberty Bell in Philly, which eventually led to my arrest. I spent five days locked up in federal prison and am currently serving a year of probation for smoking a joint in public and rallying people to change an unjust law. A lot of my comedy and activism work is weed-centric and marijuana has always played a crucial role in getting my creative juices flowing. If it wasn't for weed, I would probably be some douche bag working in a cubicle, bookending my days in traffic and listening to NPR in my Hyundai.
HT: How is state-level legalization affecting your cannabis-related activities?
NAP: It really doesn't affect me much. I can't smoke because of probation. I most likely wouldn't qualify under the medical bill and full on legalization in PA is a fucking pipe dream.
Unless they include writers block as a condition for a medical card, I'm probably shit out of luck. I'm looking forward to moving out west in about a year or so and being able to buy buds legally and not feel like a criminal.
HT: What are some of the victories of state-level legalization in your area?
NAP: We proposed a bill here in Philly to decriminalize marijuana down to a $25 fine without custodial arrest and it is up for a vote very soon. I think it has a good chance of passing. [Note: It did.] I would like to think that the hard work that my colleagues and I have put in has actually had some impact. There were 4000 people locked up for weed here last year and if we can make sure that no one gets cuffed for pot, that's a huge win for us. We have been banging pots and pans in the street for a while now and it's finally paying off. I recently ran for city council in Philadelphia on the issue of weed decriminalization and police accountability and surprisingly got over 4200 votes with no money to campaign. That's over 4000 people that are fed up enough with the system to vote for a stoner comic with a rap sheet. I think that Smoke Down Prohibition called some much-needed attention to the cause. The real battle is statewide, though. We need to get medical marijuana passed here for the kids, people with cancer, and for our veterans with PTSD. We are inching closer and closer to getting that bill through, but it's a fucking grind.
HT: What are some of the failures of state-level legalization in your area?
NAP: The CBD only legislation has become a back door way of preventing the weed movement from getting comprehensive bills passed state to state. We had a little scare with that here in PA. I realize that Charlotte's Web is helping kids and I'm not taking away from the impact that has had on those children's lives or the American public's psyche about legalization, but we need whole plant cannabis legalized everywhere for myriad reasons. We can't allow legalization to get handcuffed by politicians by passing CBD-only medical bills. It's becoming a dirty trick to prevent real progress. Most people that need marijuana as a medicine need the THC content. I also think its disgusting that politicians will exploit sick kids to try to prevent real legalization from happening.
HT: Do you believe the federal government is making progress towards decriminalization or legalization?
NAP: Yes and no. It's definitely on the radar big time now. I think the feds will eventually have to cave to the will the people at some point. Decriminalization at a federal level would be an amazing leap forward, followed by emptying the prisons of people locked up for pot. It's the fucking 21st century and we're putting people in cages for growing and possessing a plant. But let's start by taking marijuana off the list of Schedule 1, which is obviously ludicrous. I still feel we are a long way off to legalizing nationally, but I'll remain cautiously optimistic. Hopefully on the way out the door, when he's done drone striking children and allowing the NSA to read our emails, Obama will do the right thing and sign an executive order to legalize nationally.
HT: How long, do you predict, before weed is completely legal in America?
NAP: If I had to guess, I would say that weed will be legal in America by 2025. , Unfortunately, by that point the skies will be filled with drone planes, we'll all have chips implanted in our arms to track our every movement, and we'll all be huddled in underground bunkers eating canned goods. That's when they'll finally throw us a bone, when America looks like a scene out of Demolition Man. Am I coming off as cynical? I hope not. I love America.
HT: How long, do you predict, before weed is completely legal in the world?
NAP: We wont see that in our lifetime. Hopefully my great great grandkids will smoke a huge joint and tell my hologram about how great it is to live in a free society.
HT: What is the biggest challenge facing legalization on a state level?
NAP: I feel like the biggest challenge is getting the politicians to enact the will of the people. In PA, 85 % of the population is in favor of medical marijuana and the committees, legislators, and the governor continue to ignore that fact. Americans have grown so complacent with politics that our elected officials no longer feel accountable to their constituents. Putting pressure on these career politicians to do what we want or get voted the fuck out should wake them up. Hopefully that starts happening and new progressive laws can be passed here.
HT: A national level?
NAP: Incompetent imbeciles like the head of the DEA, Michelle Leonhart, are huge hurdles to legalization on a national level. That woman should be working as a manager at Burger King. Pharmaceutical companies, the prison industrial complex, the police unions, and dinosaur politicians are all huge obstacles to legalization in my opinion. Also, the prohibitionists are in their death throes and will continue their pathetic last ditch attempt at reviving reefer madness. The feds also have to figure out a way to corporatize the cannabis industry and profit from it before they legalize. The government and their cronies will have to have their greedy hands firmly embedded in the weed game before that happens. It's our job as activists to make sure that that doesn't happen. I'm not saying we shouldn't tax and regulate. That's important for our economy, but not if the price of that is Monsanto weed.
HT: The global level?
NAP: The Illuminati. Those sons of bitches will do anything to keep humans from expanding their consciousness and uniting as citizens of earth. Weed smoking will lead to that shit and they can't have people around the globe shutting off their TVs, questioning their government, and thinking for themselves.


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Supergraphics – the found archive
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Supergraphics – Transforming Space: Graphic Design for Walls, Buildings & Spaces [Unit 02] has been a big hit and reviews have been enthusiastic. You can find out more about the book here.
Since publishing the book in November 2010, we've been approached by people with examples of Supergraphics. Many of them deserve to be seen. With this in mind, we are starting an online archive of 'found' Supergaphics, and inviting more contributions.
If you have executed any projects that qualify for the description Supergraphics*, or if you have seen examples in public spaces, please send photographs. We'll publish as many as we can here on the Unit site.
Please email 72dpi images to email@example.com
You can also send links to web pages or video clips. It will be helpful if you can supply caption info: designer (if known), location, date, etc.
Here are a few examples to kick off the project:
- pentagram.com/en/new/2010/12/new-work-parking-at-3-east-54t.php
- vimeo.com/7634481
- www.som.com/content.cfm/jianianhua_center_environmental_graphics
* Supergraphics was the name of an architectural movement in the 1960s and 70s that saw architects attempt to 'remove solidity, gravity, even history' by the simple act of applying paint and graphics to the interior and exterior surfaces of buildings. As one architectural writer noted: '… niches of architects and designers began experimenting with Supergraphics to emulate the spatial effects of architecture. These designers distorted perspective with stripes and arrows, emphasized wayfinding and movement sequences with surface designs, joined community groups to paint illustrative graphics over blighted buildings, and played with scale by using billboarding tactics.' Today, the term Supergraphics is applied to any mega-scale graphics, usually in a public setting.


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The former head of the U.S. Justice Department's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit, Charles Duross, is joining law firm Morrison & Foerster next month, the firm said.
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency named Molly Scherf as deputy comptroller for large bank supervision, according to a press release.
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There are those for whom ditching the modern comforts of home and roughing it is one of the main attractions of camping. For such people, the traditional tent will likely do. But there is another breed of campers that can't stand to be separated from their technology, be it digital music, videos, tablet computers, drink blenders, etc. For them, there's a new generation of high-tech tents wired to power all the latest portable gadgetry.Read More
People often need to be rescued at sea because of stormy weather – exactly the kind of conditions in which it is not safe to fly. Nonetheless, fully-crewed helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are regularly sent out into such weather to perform maritime rescues, endangering both the crew and the expensive aircraft themselves. Soon, however, a new type of unmanned remote-control aircraft may be able to do the job. Not only would flight crews be kept out of harm's way, but as demonstrated by a functioning prototype, the aircraft would outperform conventional planes in rough weather, thanks to shape-shifting technology. Read More
Sadly, emergency rescue vehicles get too much use. Disasters, natural or man-made, place a great deal of pressure on rescue services trying to take care of a high number of victims in a short period. To this end, a high-tech rescue vehicle capable of carrying up to four patients has been designed under the pan-European research and development EUREKA network.Read More
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The increasingly popular Paleo diet has become a lifestyle for many. And although not everyone approves of it 100 percent, it has won kudos for its focus on eliminating processed food products while emphasizing natural foods. Now a husband and wife team have put together a Paleo cookbook for the whole family: "Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans" (click for details).
Henry Fong and his wife Michelle Tam told the Ledger in a recent interview about how they traveled their Paleo path.
"It's not about precisely replicating a prehistoric diet," said Henry. "We're trying to focus on naturally occurring ingredients that are whole, real and nutrient dense."
Michelle became a believer when Henry lost weight and had more energy. When she cut out grains, as required on the Paleo diet, her bloating and tummy trouble vanished.
The duo have two little children, so creating family-friendly, Paleo-approved recipes became a priority. Their cookbook emphasizes what they call "green light" Paleo foods:
• Grass-fed and grass-finished beef, lamb, goat and wild game
• Pastured pork, chicken and eggs
• Wild-caught sustainable seafood
• Pesticide-free veggies in season
• Fermented foods, including sauerkraut and kombucha
• For cooking oils endered animal fats, coconut oil, macadamia nut oil and ghee (clarified butter from grass-fed cows)
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Altogether, you get more than 100 fool-proof Paleo and gluten-free recipes, and over 900 step-by-step photographs and cartoons. Whether you're seeking exotic foods like Walnut Prawns or comfort foods like Chicken Nuggets, you'll get what you need in this delightful cookbook. Order "Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans" now by clicking here.
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Bobsleigh in the Tropics
A visual journey behind the scenes at Sochi 2014
Thomas C Marsden
Bobsleigh in the Tropics is a lighthearted visual journey behind the scenes of the Sochi Winter Olympics, featuring anecdotes, reportage and iphoneography giving a sense of what it was like to experience the mildest and most costly Winter Olympics in history.
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With Xero picking up Work Flow max we anticipate that this will quickly become the time management and quoting online software of choice for may businesses. As a specialised and strong quoting system it is a perfect compliment to Xero. If you haven't already tried it demo's are available but we would strongly suggest contacting us for help in set up to match your Xero accounting system and business needs. Read an online interview about Xero plans for Work Flow Max
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Motorola Aussies luv the Great race
24 Motorolla Australia execs were in town last month and took part in a Great race around the CBD – finishing with a few cooling drinks at Guilty bar in the old Court House. It kicked their conference off well and according to the team leader Kathryn Stanford the "Great race was the best team building we have ever done" – and they do this annually all around the Pacific Rim.
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|2014 Road Paving Projects - Phase I
(NEW) Status as of June 5, 2014:
Milling has been completed on all roads.
Paving has been completed on Cherokee Court, West Lake Road and Taylortown Road.
Paving will continue on Friday, June 6, with two crews on Redding Place and Fawn Drive.
Phase I of the 2014 Road Paving Project to begin Friday, May 30th
We were advised on May 29th by the paving contractor that they will begin work on Phase I of this year's paving project on Friday, May 30th between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. The tentative schedule, subject to change due to weather conditions, is:
Paving is to begin on Wednesday, June 4th and is likely to be done in the same order as the milling.
Police will be on scene for traffic control whenever work is being done. Priority in traffic flow will be given to emergency vehicles and school buses. Based on the roads being worked on at this time, we are optimistic that there will be little to no impact on school bus routes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Engineering Department at (973) 331-3323.
We will keep this page updated as work is completed.
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Randomness Wednesday: London!
In April we were in London. Just for few days, but it was amazing. That town is so beautiful and I would really love to go there again..
Just look at this amazing photos:
Some of the buildings in London are really spectacular, like Tower Bridge. It looks so amazing!
So, that was some pieces of my London adventure..
Do you have some favorite city you've visited or want to visit?
58 comments:
- CurlyMum said...
That bridge is called Tower Bridge :) I love London, and I'm lucky that I can get a train there pretty easily. Haven't been up there for a while though, it's not really the place I want to be with three small children.
I really like Brussels, Belgium. I went there for a weekend in my teens and really loved the whole place. The architecture is spectacular and the people are brilliant. So I really hope to go there again.
I also would really love to visit Barcelona. My mother and sister went and said I would love it. I want to go and see all the stuff by Gaudi.
- September 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- R.gers said...
It's a shame I've never been to London, although it has been one of my "must goto place" before I die, kinda thing.
Hopefully it will as enjoyable as you found it to be as well.
- September 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- Jasna's kitchen creations said...
You were soo lucky to have good weather in London. Haven't been there yet; heard a lot about it - on my list to 'do before 50th birthday'!
- September 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- YeamieWaffles said...
Nice photos. People don't go to London for the weather so it's an added bonus it was nice to you guys.
- September 21, 2011 at 1:07 PM
- my day in a sentence said...
Wow, Marina, you sure do travel a lot! I envy you. :D
I lack both the time and money to visit all of the places I'd like to. :S
- September 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM
- Andrew said...
Great photos. I did not expect London to be as easy and magical as it is.
- September 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM
- Tatjana said...
Jednom,nadam se,i ja ću ga proći uživo!
- September 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM
- Couture Carrie said...
How wonderful, darling!
Thanks for sharing these beautiful pics!
- September 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM
- Rita said...
You are having the Time of your life; enjoy, I love it! I dream of going to San Francisco one day.
- September 21, 2011 at 2:13 PM
- May said...
I have not been to London before, but i have a lot of friends there. Hopefully me and my family will visit there soon. Is such a beautiful place to be like i heard. Thanks for visiting and have a great week.
- September 21, 2011 at 3:06 PM
- Cafe Fashionista said...
New York will forever be my favorite city; but I do love London, as well. Gorgeous pictures! :)
- September 21, 2011 at 3:12 PM
- Alexis @ There She Goes said...
i want to go to london!
- September 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM
- Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...
Oh my gosh, London would be an amazing trip! Right now nothing tops D.C. for me!
- September 21, 2011 at 3:50 PM
- Frugal in WV said...
I've been to london twice, I studied abroad there for six months and loved it! It was actually really hot when my husband and I went to Europe in 2004 to finish up my thesis work. They were having a record heat wave and there was no air conditioning! Great pics!
- September 21, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- Judy Haughton-James said...
Hello Marina,
These pictures are awesome! You captured them just at the right moment. London has so many wonderful places to visit. Have a good day. I am a new Follower of your Blog.
Judy - JUDY H-J'S THOUGHTS
- September 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Dancing Branflake said...
I love England! I was just there this summer.My favorite big city right now is Edinburgh. There is so much to do there and I can't wait to go back.
- September 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM
- theolivetree said...
look lovely! I want to go!!
- September 21, 2011 at 5:36 PM
- Karen Law said...
It reminds me of our London trip which Dale took me on for my birthday in December :) I remember all the places you took pictures of in your post and I wrote about London too in my blog
- September 21, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- From Tracie said...
I have always wanted to go to London!
your pictures are fabulous...and they make me want to visit even more. =)
- September 21, 2011 at 6:10 PM
- Prettylicious said...
Omg,I love London! :D Never been there,but I just know its great (and Im even more sure of its greatness now after reading this post of yours (:)
- September 21, 2011 at 7:01 PM
- THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...
I absolutely love London too! One of my all time favorite cities. I go back any chance I can get :)
- September 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM
- FOLLOWPIX - Anna Pitto said...
By now London is my favourite city!! Ador every single piece of it! :-)
Hope to hear from you again tomorrow, with a new post on
- September 21, 2011 at 8:45 PM
- Florence said...
gorgeous post! london is awesome
- September 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM
- Lizzy said...
It's been almost 20 years since I've been to London...I think it's time to go back! I will finally make it to Paris this next summer...and I still have lots of cities on my bucket list :)
- September 21, 2011 at 9:40 PM
- Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com said...
London is an astonishing and wonderful city. Adam had the great fortune of living there as a teenager..your post brings back lots of memories. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
- September 21, 2011 at 9:40 PM
- Life Happens said...
Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
Love your London pictures. I've never been and would love to go, someday.
- September 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM
- becca said...
i want to see the world but sadly the bank account says no way
- September 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM
- Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook said...
Great shots, what a fantastic trip!
- September 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM
- Lisa from Lisa's Yarns said...
London was my first trip outside of the US! I went there when I was a sophomore in college and just loved the city. It will always hold a special place in my heart. My fave city to visit, though, is Paris. I have been there twice and can't wait to return again someday!
- September 21, 2011 at 11:43 PM
- Francesca R said...
Great pictures! I love london! I would like to go to Tokio!
- September 21, 2011 at 11:54 PM
- Nadders23 said...
I've always wanted to visit London! Looks like you had a fun time! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! Thought I would return the favor! I love the way your blog looks! xoxo
- September 22, 2011 at 1:06 AM
- The Everything Soap Blog said...
Amazing photos! The next vacation I have been dying to go on is to a castle. I want to stay in a real one - old and scary.
- September 22, 2011 at 1:56 AM
- Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...
Oh my goodness! I love London! I was there for a study abroad and that town is amazing!
- September 22, 2011 at 2:10 AM
- Venassa said...
That looks so great! I'd love to get to visit London. I don't really have too many specific places I want to visit. I haven't been outside of Canada so I'd just love to go anywhere.
- September 22, 2011 at 2:20 AM
- Bonnie said...
I need to visit London so badly! I think I would love it there.
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- September 22, 2011 at 2:52 AM
- Teresa - in the Middle Side of Life said...
thanks for stopping by my blog. i've never been to england (or anywhere else, for that matter) and i doubt that i ever will. love the pictures.
- September 22, 2011 at 3:24 AM
- Amanda said...
I've never been to London, but this really makes me want to go! I love how well traveled you are!
- September 22, 2011 at 4:12 AM
- Candace said...
I have always wanted to visit London. It looks like you had an amazing trip over there. I enjoyed looking at your photos so much. Thanks for sharing them with us!
- September 22, 2011 at 4:16 AM
- Erin said...
That ferris wheel is soo amazing! Gorgeous photos!
Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/
- September 22, 2011 at 4:29 AM
- HappyHands said...
wow! I've always wanted to go to London- great photos! And, hey, thanks for stopping by my blog! It's great having you there. :)
- September 22, 2011 at 4:55 AM
- jamie said...
SUCH an AWESOME blog you have!! thanks for visiting mine! im most definitely following! so much good stuff here, really! xxx!
- September 22, 2011 at 5:23 AM
- Deidre said...
I absolutely LOVED venice.
But I'd like to go to Berlin and munich.
- September 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM
- Mama Spaghetti said...
What fun pictures!
I LOVED Paris. And I've always wanted to see Venice.
- September 22, 2011 at 8:34 AM
- Gracie said...
I really love the pictures. I wouldn't mind going to London. I just want to travel all over the world. x
- September 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM
- nail crazy said...
one fine day...
- September 22, 2011 at 12:39 PM
- adele said...
Hey Marina! Thanks for stopping by my blog...come follow me hun!
I love London & am heading down there this afternoon for London Fashion Weekend xoxo
- September 22, 2011 at 1:14 PM
- Jennifer Fabulous said...
Love these photos of London! I've always wanted to visit there. :)
I think one of the coolest cities I have ever visited is Portland, Oregon. xoxo
- September 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM
- nanny said...
I love seeing London through your great pictures. I've been there twice and would so love to go again. It's such a great city!!!
- September 22, 2011 at 10:03 PM
- Dirt On The Rocks said...
I've never been to London and would love to get the opportunity to go one day. I'm absolutely loving the pictures.
- September 22, 2011 at 10:11 PM
- Juliet said...
awesome pictures, i wanna go to london!
- September 22, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- Kristin said...
London is definitely on my bucket list! I had a really great time in Negril...Soooooo relaxing!
- September 22, 2011 at 11:43 PM
- Vanisha @ Vanisha's Life In...Australia said...
These pictures have me excited about Floriade the Canberra Spring festival!
- September 23, 2011 at 1:59 AM
- Oh my Dior! said...
London is such a beautiful city!
- September 23, 2011 at 4:26 AM
- PLN said...
Your picture of the London Eye is just amazing! I hope I could go there someday.
- September 23, 2011 at 5:39 AM
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I love this post so much! Looks like you had a really nice day. I'm visiting London next year and I'm so excited about it.
- September 23, 2011 at 2:07 PM
- Tanii said...
I was in London too and I love the city!It's so nice there.But to your question.We are deleating the blog because it remind's us to the times we were three.Now we are just two and we don't like the blog so we are making a new,more professional :)
But I love hearing such words.Thanks so much!Maybe you like to check out my fashionblog as well?xx Tanja
- September 24, 2011 at 1:36 AM
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Hello Marina!
thank you for visiting my blog (http://seequando.blogspot.com/)and leaving a comment!
I really loved your pictures! London must be amazing. I've never been there, but I'd really love to come and visit one day.
So, are you from London? Why do you say Bookcrossing is not popular in your country? If so, it would be nice to open an OBCZ (official bookcrossing zone),with your friends maybe! let me know! :)
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I have recently installed Ubuntu with the hopes of doing software development in a Linux environment.
However, coming from a Windows 7 environment, I can't help but notice how the default Ubuntu GUI (Unity) feels so unsharp, uncrisp, unresponsive, bloated, taking up too much space, etc.
For example, in Windows 7, the fonts are small but sharp and crisp, and the windows, forms and controls take up just the right amount of space. Using Ubuntu Unity, instead it feels as if the desktop shrunk in size and everything feels so cluttered.
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The Banns
The usual means of announcing an intended marriage is the publication of the banns.
The banns are read in the parish church where the wedding will take place and in the parish churches of both the bride and groom (if these are different).
They are read on three consecutive Sundays within three months prior to the marriage; the couple are usually present for at least one announcement.
Other Forms
- Common licence (where only a day's notice is needed, often used where there is an imminent and unavoidable departure overseas)
- Special licence (i.e. for a church which is not the couple's parish church, but holds special meaning for them)
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East Carolina Head Coach Jeff Lebo
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"It was a god win for our team. I was getting worried about this game, hoping the guys weren't looking ahead to play NC State on Saturday. I thought VMI played awfully well; they can flat out score the ball and they shot it very well tonight. Typically when they shoot the ball that well they'll beat some people, and they have in the past. It was an offensive show out there; it wasn't a defensive battle. I was proud of the way that we executed the offensive game plan. We didn't want to get trapped into shooting really quick shots at the end of the press unless they were layups or 3s from Akeem -- we gave him some freedom to shoot the ball at the end. We moved it from side to side, and got some opportunities to drive the ball. We got to the free throw line a lot, and we shot almost 80 percent from the foul line which was really key for us tonight."
On Caleb White and Prince Williams' performances
"They were, and you can add Zangari into the mix there; I thought he had a terrific first half. We really won the game tonight with Paris and Akeem shooting 7 of 24. Caleb scored 24 points on six shot attempts, Prince didn't miss a shot all night, and Brandon Stith had another double double. We had nice balance with six of the seven guys getting double figures."
On playing seven guys
"Each win is so important for us. I love the guys. They're great kids to coach and they work hard. I feel for them because it's just so demanding to try to do this with seven guys for a whole year. We really have to be careful with them in practice. You want to do so much to teach them because they are so young, but you can't be on the floor that long, or they won't have any legs to play the game. They are really giving me everything that they've got, and that's all you can ask for as a coach. We've got to get better in some areas, and we will. But they're a fun group to coach, and they try to listen and do what we ask them to do. I look at them out there and they're just kids trying their hardest to do what we ask them to do, and it's okay if they make mistakes sometimes."
On the emphasis on rebounding
"Coach is always on us about the rebounding, practicing so many rebounding drills and toughness drills. I'm glad we really relayed that into the game tonight."
On his offensive performance
"Being surrounded by so many great teammates, they make way for a lot of opportunities out there, a lot of open shots. Penetration by Prince, Akeem and Paris with open shots and driving the lane - it's a team effort."
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"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice has been tangled up in various legal issues over the past couple of years and it appears that money is the focus of all of her problems. Not only did she file for bankruptcy a couple of years ago, citing that she owed $11 million, but she was also charged with fraud recently. One can imagine that the prosecutors are tracking her spending and income these days, which is why a recent event is now making headlines. According to a new Radar Online report published on March 21, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice was charging cash only at a recent event where she was selling books.
"Teresa was advertised as the the celebrity guest and that she would be signing copies of her latest book. But nowhere was it advertised that she would be charging guests $25 to sign and take a photo with her!" one guest has revealed. "When you walked up to her, the woman next to her was quick to advise that it was $25 and 'cash only.' Cash only? Who takes cash only? Even Teresa was telling guests it was 'cash only, no receipts' and she had bags of cash beside her where her colleague was collecting the money."
Of course, many are guessing that the cash-only sale is a way for her to hide the income from the government. She could even say that the money was donated to help her, for example. She is facing 27 months in jail after the plea deal, but one has to wonder what will happen.
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Why Don't People Vote?
It's just weeks away from the first round of presidential caucuses and primaries here in the US, and in coming months we will hear more about how low voter participation typically is in US presidential elections—and whether it matters.
I thought that I'd start by writing about why people don't vote in US presidential elections. That is, why don't those American citizens who are registered to vote turnout? In later essays I'll take up related questions, like why eligible citizens don't register to vote, a question on which there is considerable research.
Voter participation has been one of the most heavily studied questions for decades. In fact, some of the earliest empirical studies of voting behavior were studies of participation and mobilization: Harold Gosnell's 1927 book, Getting Out The Vote, still is a classic in the field. And these same questions continue to be studied: one of my recent Ph.D. students here at Caltech, Ines Levin, has just completed a wonderful Ph.D. these on voter participation, A New Approach to the Study of Political Participation. So after more than eight decades of research, voter participation is something that researchers know a lot about.
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The Saints didn't set an NFL record for most total yards as they did in 2011, but they did lead the league in long touchdown drives for the second year in a row.
The Saints had 29 touchdown drives of 80 yards or longer in their 7-9 season, with the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions tying for second with 25 each. The Saints had 28 drives of that length that results in TDs in 2011.
Drew Brees and his offensive teammates also led the NFL in big plays, which is defined as a run or pass of 20 yards or longer, and in big passes.
They had a total of 76 big plays, one more than the Carolina Panthers, and 65 big passes, one more than the Indianapolis Colts.
SAINTS HONOR MOORE: Wide receiver Lance Moore has been chosen the Saints 2012 Man of the Year, which makes him a candidate for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
The Man of the Year Award is given to one player from each league team for volunteerism and charity work as well as excellence on the field. From the 32 team winners, three players will be chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton Award — which will be presented during Super Bowl week.
Since joining the Saints as a free agent, the seven-year veteran has been an asset in the New Orleans area and Gulf Coast through numerous endeavors — most notably the Lance Moore Community Cares Program.
The program helps people help themselves and those around them with the goal of leading productive and satisfying lives while serving disadvantaged children and families in need of financial and educational assistance.
MORSTEAD SETS CLUB MARK: Punter Thomas Morstead, a four-year veteran, fell short of setting the NFL season record for net punting average in the season finale, but finished with a franchise-record gross average of 50.1 yards per punt.
Morstead is one of only seven punters in NFL history to average at least 50 yards per kick for an entire season. One of the others, Miami's Brandon Fields, edged Morstead for the league title at 50.2 yards per punt.
Morstead, who will be the NFC punter in the Pro Bowl on Jan. 27, is only the third Saints' punter to earn a spot in the all-star game. The others were Brian Hansen (1984) and Mitch Berger (2004).
BREES UP FOR HONOR: Saints quarterback Drew Brees is one of five finalists for the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Year Award for 2012.
Brees earned a spot as a finalist for his Week 5 performance in a 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers when he broke the NFL record of Johnny Unitas with at least one touchdown pass in 48 consecutive games.
Unitas held the record of 47 games in a row with at least one TD for more than half a century until Brees set the mark with a 40-yard scoring pass to former LSU standout Devery Henderson in the first quarter.
Fans can vote online at https://www.nfl.com/gmc until Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. to determine the winner, which will be announced during the NFL Honors awards special on Feb. 2 — the night before Super Bowl XLVII.
STRIEF A 'GOOD GUY': Tackle Zach Strief is this year's winner of the Jim Finks Good Guy Award, which is presented to a Saints' player by members of the New Orleans chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America.
The award is given to a player for media cooperation throughout the season. In a vote of reporters who cover the team, Strief, who's always accessible in the locker room and provides thoughtful and insightful answers to questions, outdistanced tackle Jermon Bushrod and linebacker Curtis Lofton for the honor.
The award is named for former Saints General Manager Jim Finks. Prior to his death in 1994, Finks was Finks was known around the league for his cooperation with the media.


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The $16 Taste Explosion Salt & Pepper Shakers look like grenades. And speaking of salt and pepper: Uuuuuuh! Push it -- push it real good. Awh yeah, that's what I'm talking about! Now when somebody asks you to pass the salt and pepper you can chuck these and then dive under the table for cover. Or, I dunno, just pass them like normal IF YOU'RE COOL SUCKING AT LIFE. Me? I live life to the fullest. Look out grandma!
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On Tuesday afternoon, Apple, (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported solid earnings for Q3 of its 2014 fiscal year. However, investors have a tendency to look past earnings numbers for the seasonally weak June quarter, instead focusing on guidance for the upcoming quarter.
On one level, this makes sense, as Apple has released new iPhones during the September quarter for the last two years -- and is expected to do so again in 2014. However, Apple's Q4 guidance is meaningless in terms of projecting demand for new products like the iPhone 6. Investors would be better off ignoring the guidance and waiting for more solid information.
Apple's guidance
Apple's Q4 guidance calls for revenue of $37 billion-$40 billion, compared to $37.5 billion in Q4 of FY13. Gross margin is expected to be 37%-38%, compared to 37% in Q4 last year. Based on the midpoints of these projections and the other parameters Apple provided, EPS would work out to approximately $1.22.
That's almost 10% below the average analyst estimate for Q4 EPS, which is $1.34. Even if all of the parameters came in at the favorable end of the guidance ranges, EPS would amount to about $1.32, still a bit shy of what analysts are expecting.
Uncertainty: the small caveat
One reason why investors shouldn't put too much stock in Apple's guidance is that Apple has not yet revealed the iPhone 6 launch timeline. (Indeed, it's possible that Apple hasn't nailed down a firm schedule internally.)
The exact timing of the iPhone launch matters a great deal. Last year, Apple sold 33.8 million iPhones during the September quarter -- of which more than 9 million were sold on the launch weekend for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. Those two phones were on the market for just nine days during the September quarter, but likely accounted for about one-third of Apple's iPhone sales.
If Apple manages to accelerate the iPhone launch by a week, it would provide a big boost to revenue and earnings this quarter. On the flip side, if the launch slips by a week, Apple would only have two days to sell the new iPhone in Q4, pushing a lot of sales into the December quarter. It's also unclear if Apple will be launching a "phablet"-type phone in the September timeframe.
Thus, Apple's revenue and earnings for this quarter depend heavily on the timing of the iPhone 6 launch, and initial inventory levels. Creating projections for Q4, therefore, involves a lot of guesswork on Apple's part.
Last year, Apple's revenue came in above the high end of the initial guidance for Q4. Gross margin reached the high end of the guidance range, while operating expenses came in somewhat below expectations. It's quite possible that the guidance Apple just provided is equally conservative.
Supply vs. demand: the big caveat
An even bigger reason to take Apple's Q4 projections with a giant grain of salt is that it doesn't provide any information about projected demand -- let alone real demand -- for Apple's products. As noted above, in recent years, new iPhones have arrived near the end of Apple's Q4, and the same is likely to be true this year.
These iPhone launches are routinely characterized by supply/demand imbalances. Last year, the iPhone 5s was in short supply as late as December. Apple is expected to introduce larger screen sizes with the iPhone 6, which many customers have wanted. This has led to widespread expectations that the iPhone 6 launch will drive an especially strong upgrade cycle.
However, Apple's September-quarter results will bear little or no relation to demand for Apple's new products. Even if demand were uncharacteristically low, Apple would still probably face shortages of its new products within a few days of the launch. Instead, supply will be the key constraint on sales this quarter.
Supply constraints won't have much of an impact on long-term sales, though. People who have waited years for a big-screen iPhone aren't likely to defect to a different brand just because they have to wait an extra month or two due to initial shortages. Apple has consistently shown in the last few years that it can boost production rapidly to meet demand within a quarter or two of a new device launch.
Thus, Apple's September quarter performance will be determined primarily by supply issues, whereas its FY15 results will depend on demand for its new products. Investors are going to have to wait a few more months to get a better sense of what these new products will be, and how well they will sell.
Foolish wrap
Apple investors are sure to pick through the company's recent guidance for hints about its future earnings trajectory. However, this is a hopeless cause. Apple faced a high level of uncertainty in putting together a Q4 forecast, because so much depends on the timing of the iPhone 6 launch, and initial supply.
Most importantly, Apple's Q4 sales will be heavily determined by supply constraints, whereas demand will be the main determinant of sales in the following year. As a result, investors will need to be patient, and wait for more information to understand how Apple's new products will impact its financial results.
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different. As for the question as to whether she had fought in the Mandalorian Wars, the Exile was fully prepared to answer with the truth as she saw it.
"Yes, I did fight in the Mandalorian Wars," she began, "under the banner of Darth Revan." Odd--could that figure be the same Revan who had been her onetime Master? "Since I swore fealt to Revan's side, that means I lived. I'm no Force Ghost. I'm also sad to say that I'm the one who gave the order to activate the Mass Shadow Generator at Malachor V, the last battle of the Wars. After this, I could no longer bear the guilt or the nightmares that hounded me, so I returned to the Jedi to face trial.
"The Council declared me an exile, and a Jedi no longer. I had thought it to be only a punishment for following Revan to war, but I later discovered it was because I had severed myself from the Force. I had cut ties so utterly that it caused a wound, an echo, in its fabric. The Jedi blamed me for this, although they knew that what I'd done was unintentional. In the end, I returned to Malachor V to slay Darths Sion and Traya."
She looked at Anakin, her gaze half-quizzical, half-disappointed. "Pregnant wife?" She giggled ruefully. "I sincerely hoped you were unattached, as all of us Jedi have been since the time of the Old Republic. Although," she said with a wry smile, "perhaps your master is remembering things from the future that really haven't happened? Or won't?" The Exile found herself blushing deeply.
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Much like in its first round game, the second-seeded Bruins (19-1-2) jumped ahead early, scoring at 4:15 on a bomb by Dydasco from the left side to the far post. Sam Mewis was credited with the assist.
The Bruins continued to pressure in the first half, outshooting the Wildcats, 12-2 in the period, with a few near misses and saved shots preventing UCLA from extending its lead. Jenna Richmond missed just wide in the seventh minute, and Mewis had a shot saved on a counter-attack in the 10th minute. The Bruins had two chances in the 24th minute. Abby Dahlkemper headed a free kick towards goal, but it was saved by Kentucky goalkeeper Kayla King. The rebound kicked out to Mewis on the left side, but her shot was cleared off the line by a Wildcat defender.
King continued to make big plays for the Wildcats in the beginning of the second half. In the 47th minute, she made a huge one-handed save on a Mewis shot, and then had saves on three consecutive UCLA shots in a three-minute span.
The Bruins broke through with an insurance goal at 70:14 when Proctor beat King with a shot to the far post from the right side. Mewis and Chelsea Stewart earned the assists.
"We talked about it at halftime and said we need to put this game away," said UCLA head coach Amanda Cromwell. "It took a little bit longer to put the nail in the coffin, so to speak, but Caprice had a fabulous game. Anytime your left back is scoring two goals, and a Courtney Proctor, a sub coming off the bench has a goal and an assist, it's big."
Kentucky (14-7-1) challenged in the 78th minute with a free kick at the top of the box, but Arin Gilliland's free kick was blocked, and the resulting shot off the corner kick went wide.
Dydasco put the game away at 80:09 with her second goal of the game, one-time a cross from Proctor to the far post to give UCLA a 3-0 lead.
"I haven't scored since I've been here, so it's awesome," said Dydasco. "I feel like I'm dreaming. It's too unbelievable. But my teammates made it possible. They set me up nicely. It was easy; I had good surrounding players to help me out."
UCLA will face Pac-12 rival Stanford in the third round on Sunday at 4pm at Drake Stadium. The Cardinal defeated No. 3 seed South Carolina in the earlier game, 1-0, on an overtime goal by Taylor Uhl. UCLA defeated Stanford earlier this season in Palo Alto, 2-1 in double overtime, on a Lauren Kaskie golden goal.
"It's the matchup we just knew we would see in the postseason," said Cromwell. "They're a very good team. It's a shame you have to play such a good team so early in the Sweet Sixteen. They're also another Pac-12 team, and you want the Pac-12 to do well. We're rooting for Colorado on Sunday, and we'd rather Stanford be playing someone else and be rooting for them, but it's nice to be home and hosting them, and it's going to be a good quality game."


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Bruno Mars tickets went on sale Monday, Feb. 3. The tickets were for the Bruno Mars' 2014 Moonshine Jungle tour, according to Fox 6 Now News. The tickets sold out quickly after the singer's Super Bowl halftime show.
Bruno made headlines at the Super Bowl for his performance with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He attracted a lot of new fans that night. His concert will be one of the hottest concerts of the summer.
Fox 6 News reported that fans showed up at the Summerfest Box in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They hope to score front seat tickets to the show on Wednesday, June 25 at the Marcus Amphitheater.
Will Bachar said, "Bruno Mars! It's all about Bruno Mars! He's an incredible artist. I want to see him!"
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"It's fun. It's more enjoyable. Rather than just going online and trying to find tickets. Come down here. It's nice and sunny out. Why not?" Michalski said.
A lot of the fans that purchased tickets saw the Super Bowl performance. Most of them were in awe. They loved the singer's energy and showmanship.
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College Hockey:Griffs Shut Down Bobcats
Worosz Stops 23 Shots To End Futility Streak
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Canisius junior goalie Bryan Worosz posted 23 saves as the Golden Griffins shut out visiting Quinnipiac, 3-0, in Atlantic Hockey action Friday night at the Buffalo State Sports Arena.
Canisius snaps a six-game losing streak against the Bobcats dating back to Feb. 16, 2001 and records its first shutout of the season to improve to 3-7-5 overall, 3-4-2 in Atlantic Hockey. Quinnipiac has dropped three straight and falls to 7-8-2, 4-1-2 in Atlantic Hockey.
The Griffs opened the scoring at the 11:19 mark of the opening period on a goal by sophomore Andrew Dawe. Dawe took a pass from freshman Michael Cohen and beat Quinnipiac goalie Jamie Holden in front of the crease.
Canisius extended the lead to 2-0 with 2:11 remaining in the first period on freshman Billy Irish-Baker's third goal of the season. Dawe set the goal up with a pass from along the far boards and Irish- Baker beat Holden on the stick side.
Senior captain Rob Martin gave the Griffs a 3-0 advantage at the 6:55 mark of the second on a two-on-one, with junior Ryan Corcoran notching the assist. The goal was Martin's third of the season.
Worosz and the Canisius defense shut down the Bobcats' offense the rest of the way to preserve the victory, holding Quinnipiac to only two shots in the final period.
Canisius and Quinnipiac return to the Buffalo State Sports Arena Saturday afternoon for a 4 p.m. rematch. Canisius will hold an Alumni Day game before the game at 1 p.m. and hold the annual "Skate With The Griffs" following the game.
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Medicine Hat Fire Department - Now Hiring Fire Fighter
The City of Medicine Hat Fire Service is searching for highly motivated, adaptable and communicative team players. Our ideal fire fighter will value integrity and demonstrate pride in being consistent, responsive, reliable and accountable in the utilization of his or her unique skill sets. Reporting to the Platoon Officer, the Fire Fighter is responsible for fire suppression, rescue and hazardous materials response, property inspection, as well as public education and prevention duties in Medicine Hat and surrounding region.
The successful candidate(s) will possess the mental and physical abilities in accordance with the accepted industry standards for Fire Fighters, a valid Alberta Class 3 License with air brake endorsement*, current Standard First Aid with HCP (Health care provider) AED and Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency. Candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for a career in fire, rescue and emergency services and be minimum IFSAC/ProBoard certified to NFPA 1001 Level I & II along with NFPA 472 Awareness and Operations. Preference will be given to those applicants who have additional related experience, training, and education. For skill assessment all equipment will be provided, except for CSA approved safety boots.
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter and a completed Fire Fighter Employment Application to Competition #15054A, Human Resources Department, City of Medicine Hat, 101, 505 First Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A9. Given the size of the application, electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Applications must be received by Friday, March 13, 2015 at 4:30 pm by mail, courier or in-person.
"This is our one major fundraising function of the year so we push really hard," said Ternes. "We have such great support in the city. Since 1954 Medicine Hat alone has raised over $280,000 for Muscular Dystrophy."
Tim Chan and Tyler Hodges were the two firefighters who agreed to campout on the roof of Fire Station #1 for the weekend. Chan said the support he and Hodges received from Hatters made it all worthwhile.
"It's a good cause," said Chan. "By doing this we could create awareness and raise a lot of money. It's really nice to see all the support. We got a lot of honks from people going by and that boosts our morale."
Tyler Hodges said while it was a little cold on Friday night, it was an otherwise pretty good weekend weather-wise to be camping-out.
"I wanted to help out," said Hodges. "Friday night was pretty cold but last night wasn't bad. It was worth it. Everybody in the city likes the firefighters and we do our best to support the city, and do what we can to create awareness. People like us and we like being there for them."
Story compliments of Medicine Hat News, Tim Kalinowski
Please support the Medicine Hat Fire Fighters efforts of raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada and donate online by clicking the donate button below. If you prefer to donate in person please stop by Fire Station #1 anytime from February 6 at noon till February 8 at noon and toss a few bucks into a boot.
To show their support for people with neuromuscular disorders, Medicine Hat Fire Fighters are organizing their 5th annual Rooftop Campout to raise awareness and funds to help 'make muscles move'. A Rooftop Campout is a fundraising event where local Fire Fighters camp on the roof of a building, enduring below freezing temperatures, inclement weather, and whatever else nature throws their way, and collect donations from the public to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada. The money raised by Medicine Hat Fire Fighters will be used to improve the quality of life for people living with neuromuscular disorders by purchasing mobility equipment, providing support services, and funding research which will one day lead to a cure.
Fire Fighters have been supporters and fundraisers for Muscular Dystrophy Canada since 1954. They continue to amaze us with their commitment to the over 50,000 Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders. Campouts are just one more example of their valor and community spirit.
The community has always been very supportive of the work our heroes tirelessly undertake to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and now these Fire Fighters are relying on your gift to make this endeavor their biggest success yet!
First responders remain on the scene at the reservoir south of the city where the truck belonging to missing Seven Persons-area man was discovered Wednesday and where Medicine Hat Fire Department divers have conducted a body recovery operation.
Divers from the Medicine Hat Fire Department made multiple excursions into the ice-covered reservoir near the intersection of Township Road 120 and Range Road 60 on Thursday for more than four hours.
Friends and family of missing 25-year-old Kirby Lust are at the scene as is the fire department's chaplain.
Lust went missing late Saturday night and was last seen leaving Jigger's Pub in South Ridge.
He was reported missing Monday with friends and family launching an air and land search for the man and his vehicle following the uncharacteristic disappearance of the father of one.
The reservoir is located at a sharp bend in Range Road 60 south of Medicine Hat.
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Truffles (the mushroom kind).
Kettle corn.
Any one of those is worthy of food adoration. Put together, it's a trifecta!
I am a guest writer over at the charming blog "Around My Family Table" today, with my recipe for Bacon Truffle Kettle Corn. It is an unsual popcorn flavor that just might become your favorite.
Don't blame me if it ruins you for regular pop corn. You have been warned.
Recipe: Bacon Truffle Kettle Corn
Summary: Smoky bacon, a whiff of earthy truffles and a touch of sugar marry to make the best Bacon Truffle Kettle Corn you'll ever taste!
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat
- 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
- 1/3-1/2 cup pop corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Truffle salt (Sabatino brand preferred)
- In a medium, heavy saucepan with a lid, heat bacon fat and oil until very hot. To test the oil, when you think it is hot enough, toss in one pop corn kernel. When it pops, fish it out and discard it; the oil is now hot enough and ready.
- Pour pop corn kernels into hot oil, and then sprinkle sugar over top. Close lid, shake a bit and pop the corn for a minute or two. (Be careful not to heat it too long or it will scorch.)
- When popping sound dies down, remove pan from heat and pour pop corn immediately into a big bowl. Sprinkle very lightly with truffle salt, stir and serve. Stir several times while it is cooling so pieces don't clump together.
- Serves 3-4.
Dorothy Reinhold / Shockingly Delicious
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minute(s)
Culinary tradition: USA (Nouveau)
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Skype is intended to help break down barriers to communication everywhere. So it's particularly exciting to see small businesses pursuing that same mission, especially when they use Skype to do so.
I'm referring to the companies teaching languages via Skype. I've spent a good deal of time perusing the listings in Skype in the Workspace, and I can't help but notice several involving foreign-language instruction.
It's an incredible proposition. Skype has made it possible for a Brazilian to learn English through private sessions with a native speaker in London, all while sitting at their respective office desks. It's amazing to think that this wouldn't have been possible even 10 years ago.
And there's a ripple effect business-wise. The success of these companies means more people know multiple languages, which means business gets conducted more easily across borders. Talk about a win-win!
I thought I'd share some details about a few companies devoted to language learning. Perhaps this will encourage some of you to say "yes" (or "oui" or "sí" or "是") to brushing up your foreign-language skills.
LOI English
LOI English teaches English as a second language to students around the world. The instruction is with native English speaking professional teachers via Skype, and takes place in 1-to-1 sessions, as well as group classes (using Skype Premium). The company launched in 2009 out of Whitefish, Mont., and is entirely virtual. Skype has been integral to its business model since day one.
"Our students live all around the world, and in many of their countries, Brazil, for instance, it is difficult and often prohibitively expensive to take lessons with a native speaker," said company co-founder Paul Peters. "In the past, these students would have had to travel to the United States, Canada or England to really study English. Now they can easily take lessons from their home or office via Skype."
The English Academy Online
The English Academy has taught English to European adults in Brussels since 1947. For years, the institution fielded requests from potential students in other locales, who wanted to take its classes but were unable to travel to Belgium.
In 2008, the Academy opened its virtual doors on its Web-based school, The English Academy Online, which provides private English coaching via Skype video. This new initiative came after careful consideration of the various technical options that would allow for this type of instruction.
"Several solutions were examined, including virtual classrooms and blended learning software," said the school's general director, Edgard Frederix. "But most of these options had flaws: too cumbersome and difficult to set up, not flexible enough, shaky and unreliable sound quality often blocked by firewalls, etc. Fortunately, there was one exception to the rule: the Skype software proved to be an easy-to-use, flexible and very reliable alternative."
Vanessa Perez
Vanessa Perez is a private Spanish-language tutor working in London. For nine years, she has provided in-person instruction to students in that city. Just this year, she decided to integrate Skype into her business. According to Vanessa, Skype provides a good option for people who want to learn or improve their Spanish, but don't have the time to travel to meet with her.
"Some students just need to practice speaking, listening and conversation, and as the lessons are cheaper using Skype, I can tutor online that way," said Vanessa. "We can do listening together and check if they have understood everything. We talk about different topics and even listen to songs. We can fill in the gaps with the missing words on the worksheets I send to them."
Have you integrated Skype into your core business model, as these language instructors have? Tell us about it.
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soph556 said 4 years ago
Critical Language Service (www.criticallanguageservice.com) teaches Arabic and does something similar. They recreate a traditional classroom via Skype. The teachers are in the Middle East, with a real white board behind them to write on, and each side sees the other via either large screen TVs, or projected image. The students all gather in a classroom or living room and they have class via a Skype call. The only difference between a normal classroom and the CLS Skype classroom, is the teacher's location.


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We offer services at inpatient and outpatient levels of care to best meet the needs of our patients and their families.
For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital has provided quality care for adolescents and adults faced with the challenges of alcoholism and drug dependencies.
The staff has years of experience with recovery and treatment of addictions as well as treatment for patients with coexisting psychiatric disorders.
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Third-ranked Stanford women's water polo returns to action this weekend after its two-week break for final exams, traveling to San Diego for games at No. 13 UC San Diego and No. 20 San Diego State.
Stanford visits UC San Diego Sunday at 1 p.m. then finishes the trip Monday at 4 p.m. at San Diego State.
The Cardinal (13-0, 1-0 MPSF) swept Loyola Marymount and Fresno Pacific in Fresno two Saturdays ago in its most recent action, and this weekend's trip to San Diego will serve as a tuneup for March 30's big MPSF clash with No. 1 USC at Avery Aquatic Center.
Stanford boasts four players tied for the team lead with 26 goals, as Annika Dries, Ashley Grossman, Kiley Neushul and Maggie Steffens have paced the attack. Sophomore driver Anna Yelizarova is also over the 20-goal mark with 22. The quintet is a big reason for Stanford's average of 13.93 goals per game, which ranks second in the MPSF.
The Cardinal's goalkeeping trio of Gabby Stone, Emily Dorst and Julia Hermann has seen ample time in the cage, anchoring the defense's 5.93 goals-against average which ranks third in the MPSF.
UC San Diego (17-9) has won four of its last five and is on a three-game winning streak heading into Sunday's contest. The Tritons are led by Sarah Lizotte (53 goals), Jolene Guilana (40) and Alexis Wieseler (37) on the offensive end, while Courtney Miller has made 240 saves in the cage.
MPSF foe San Diego State (13-9) has dropped three of its last five, most recently falling 7-4 to Princeton. Anique Hermann leads the Aztecs with 33 goals, followed by Ioli Benekou with 30 and Caroline Israels with 28. In the cage, Rachel Mitchell allows 7.17 goals per game while averaging 9.05 saves per game.


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Shadowrun Returns Thanks To the Power of Kickstarter
Double Fine really started something special with its hugely successful Kickstarter project. Many other developers have seen how easy it was for them to raise money for their adventure game and followed in their footsteps, and gamers have responded tremendously. Wasteland 2, Leisure Suit Larry, Tex Murphy and now Shadowrun- all returning thanks to the backing of thousands of gamers that want them, despite the fact that no publishers wanted to take a chance on the properties. Shadowrun Returns is the latest and greatest in this trend.


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free/ super cheap releases from Joe Pug and Fanfarlo
You should be saying yay.
Joe Pug (myspace) whose 2008 release, the Nation of Heat EP, hit me quite hard has released the outtakes from that session as a new EP, In the Meantime and it's free on his website.
You should check it out because, well, it's free and Pug makes good music. Pug operates solidly within the framework of "folk" music but he makes brilliant and gorgeous songs within that. The EP includes the track "A Thousand Men", which Joe did an amazing version of when he came to KZSU. Unfortunately the first bit of that live version of the track was lost in a glitch, but I've included a fragment of it that still manages to blow me away anyway.
Joe Pug – A Thousand Men (mp3)
Joe Pug – A Thousand Men (fragment, live at KZSU) (mp3)
The blogs have been abuzz with this next bit of info that you've probably already seen and you've probably seen me talk about Fanfarlo on this blog one or twenty-three times, so I'll keep this short.
Fanfarlo (myspace) is offering their full-length debut Reservoir, which already plugged, for $1 through July 4. Not only that but that but it include 4 bonus tracks (one of which, the acoustic version of "Drowning Men", is below) which aren't even on the import version I bought from them. I'm a sucker for Fanfarlo's nicely orchestrated, dramatic pop songs and this is a great way to get into them. Get it at their website while you can.
Fanfarlo – Drowning Men (Acoustic Version) (mp3)
Fanfarlo – I'm a Pilot (mp3)
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Fire Department Salutes Chief Patrick
Posted on 01/04/2013 4:58 pm
On Monday January 7, 2013, the Wilmington Fire Department will celebrate the 32 year career of outgoing Chief of Fire, Willie J. Patrick with a traditional fire department "Blowing Out" ceremony. Chief Patrick was appointed to the Wilmington Fire Department on October 13, 1980 and has led the Department for 6 years after being appointed Chief of Fire on January 7, 2007.
The fire department will conduct their "Blowing Out" ceremony which is a ceremony where Firefighters give the retiring member a final salute and acknowledge the retiree with the blowing of the apparatus sirens. The "Blowing Out" ceremony will be held at Fire Headquarters located at 22 South Heald Street shortly after 12:00 noon.
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