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Remember that post a while back, the one about Chris Brown lacking anyone willing to say "no"–as in, no, it's not a good idea to make another "fuck the haters" track? Let's extend that. No, it's not a good idea to make a track called "Fuck the City Up" if you're Chris Brown, for reasons that should be too obvious to even mention. It's not a good idea to talk about fucking things up then act incredulous that people might see a second meaning to the phrase. It's definitely not a good idea to talk about fucking things up as a romantic metaphor.
But once again, Brown has said umpteen times that he doesn't particularly care what bystanders have to say. Nothing we can say will stop this train. This train is not only rolling down the tracks but about to crash fairly shortly in the form of a no-doubt-provocative Fortune album and undoubtedly life-affirming news cycle. Properly reviewing "Fuck the City Up," then, would be like shouting at the train from fifty feet away if the conductor's wearing big fuck-off earplugs.
Anyway, you can listen to the track below if you must, but be warned: even out of context, it's not great. Drumma Boy's production is sludgy and the thing goes nowhere. You could also listen to T.I.'s earlier track of the same name, which isn't fantastic either but does have the benefit of being an alternative, if you want that. And you can argue about all this in the comments if you must, but once again, nobody's changing anyone's mind at this point. (I'm not entering the fray, because in half an hour I'll be at the laundromat. The haters' laundromat, where we do hateful laundry.)


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Locals I Love – Alexandra Lawrence
While it's taken me a few weeks to get back into the swing of things regarding my Locals I Love series – interviewing people I know who live and work in Florence and around Italy. I am super happy to finally interview Alexandra Lawrence, a wonderful art guide who I met via The Florentine, and who has shown me the Vasari Corridor and how to paint frescoes, two amazing days that I will never forget and which have provided me with much more Florentine street 'cred'. She is a person who knows her stuff and makes art fun for anyone, even for someone like me – who must be the only person in Florence to not have studied art & art history. Without further ado, let's talk to Alexandra!
Name: Alexandra Lawrence- Nationality: American – Profession: this is a tricky one! Depending on the day I can say that I am a guide, university instructor, editor or translator. Favorite drink: Negroni sbagliato
How long have you lived in Florence and where are you from originally.
I have lived in Florence for the better part of 15 years. There was a short stint in the middle when I went back to the States for further study but my heart was always here. I was born in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in Sonoma, California before attending university in Charleston, South Carolina. I went to grad school in San Francisco. These are my cities.
Both very beautiful places Charleston and San Francisco, you are a lucky girl! What brought you to bella Firenze and why did you decide to stay
I studied here as an undergraduate. From the second I stepped off the plane I knew this was where I wanted to live my life; even the way the garbage bins opened thrilled me! Of course I was also thrilled by the beauty, but I even loved the smell of the tap water, everything. I knew I wanted to work in study abroad, so after I graduated I came back to Tuscany—following a six month stint as an au pair high in the Pistoia hills I moved back to Florence and started working in international education administration.
Even the smell of the tap water? Now that's pushing it ;). What are you up to in Florence? Work, daily life, passions?
I'm up to a lot…Florence offers a lot of opportunities for a person like me who is curious about art, language, culture and history! I have been lucky to be able to focus my guide work on leading very small groups; I love the interaction that comes with looking at art with different people every day. I also started an initiative with The Florentine, called "So You Think You Know Florence?" which includes visits to some of the lesser known places in town—there are so many wonderful stories to tell!
It must be said, though, that my biggest passions are my two Florentine boys: my 4-year-old son Giacomo and his babbo, Francesco. We have a good old-time together.
Props for being able to juggle a lot of amazing things, you inspire me! What annoys you about Florence? Tell me the truth!
The everyday aggressions are a bit tiresome, I'll admit. Getting elbowed when picking my kid up from school, for example; surely they can't be in that much of a hurry?
Elbows are the 'human bumper' in Florence. Do you think life in Italy is for everyone? Why does it work for you?
No, life in Italy is definitely not for everyone though I would never discourage anyone from giving it a try. It works for me because I happen to enjoy a challenge.
Same here! What advice would you give a newbie?
Learn Italian. Don't be lazy about the language, it will reward you in so very many ways.
Three finds/places everyone should know about in Florence?
The frescos in the Chiostro degli Aranci at the Badia Fiorentina.
Betty Soldi's And Company on via Maggio—the coolest store in town.
Trattoria Armando on Borgo Ognissanti.
I don't know any of these places and now you have just given me more fun things to discover, you rock! What's the weirdest thing you have seen/experienced in Italy?
I have never been able to get over the beach ritual here. Honestly, the outfits, the kids changing their suits after every swim, the regulated water time…the whole thing freaks me out.
Um yeah I use one bikini a day when swimming, changing after every swim? really? What can you do here and nowhere else?
Yesterday I had a meeting at the Società Dantesca amidst 14th century frescos, popped into the Palatine Gallery to do some reconnaissance for an upcoming visit, and had tea with a friend whose bilingual book of poetry I will be presenting next month. I am not sure that I could have had that kind of day in another city.
Florence is absolutely amazing just for that reason, you can live an extraordinary life if you are ok with not making really good money. How did you make friends and assimilate?
I've made most of my friends through work and through other friends; being a mom has also opened up new opportunities for assimilation.
Favorite food {or recipe}
I could eat the schiacciata from Guasti every day of my life.
Thank you so much Alexandra for letting me pick your brain a bit, I know you are super busy. Connect with her on twitter or see what's next on her 'So you think you know Florence' fun tours around town – I can personally say the tours are intriguing, interesting and fun! She 100% has my stamp of approval :).
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Alexandra Lawrence
Yes, even the tap water…I am not a normal person!! Thanks for the opportunity to chat with you…it was fun!
More normal than you think, I find all sorts of strange things beautiful that perhaps I never noticed before. it's the Florence 'effect'. You are a great interviewee, I am psyched to check out your 3 suggestions around Florence!
Lucy Porter
What a great idea for a feature 🙂 I love reading interviews with people who have lives we could actually aspire to and not just celebrities. Alexandra also looks like Claire Danes (very jealous!)
Lucy x
Thanks Lucy :). I think its really important to share the lives of real people who actually live & work in Florence like her! Plus you are spot on with the Claire Danes comparison, I think so too!
Great post. Thanks. Love the suggestions of places to visit. I'll be there for two weeks in March and can't wait
Thank you four posts, blogs etc which I really enjoy and keep my memories of Firenze alive. Have you considered interviewing Freya Middleton, Freyas Florence Tours? We had two fabulous art tours with her.
Keep up the great posts etc.
Maureen Sellick
From: Girl in Florence Reply-To: Girl in Florence Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2014 5:26 pm To: maureen Sellick Subject: [New post] Locals I Love Alexandra Lawrence
WordPress.com ggnitaly84 posted: " While it's taken me a few weeks to get back into the swing of things regarding my Locals I Love series – interviewing people I know who live and work in Florence and around Italy. I am super happy to finally interview Alexandra Lawrence, a wonderful art"
Thank you Maureen, I know of Freya but I have not yet met her personally
love these interviews too! It makes you realize that Italy is full of expats and we are not so alone. Nice post…
Thanks for commenting Anna, I am a huge fan of your blog so you are definitely not alone. There are so many of us dotted around Italy making it happen – I love it!
How absolutely delightful to learn more about a local I love too! Thanks so much Georgette, and Alexandra!
Hey no problem! The great thing about living in Florence is that you can really meet amazing people from all over the world, its my favorite kind of educated melting pot of a city.
I love interviews with expats. Your questions were perfect…keep it up!
Thank you! its just as awesome for me to read as well, everyone's experience here is so similar yet, so unique at the same time. There are so many of us in Florence 🙂
Makes it real to me….like getting to know people who live there
oh my! i am starting to regret fleeing back to the states. that last picture is killing me!
Italy is always here when you need your fill of pasta, wine, amazing views and copious caffe! 🙂
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What a great article and photos!
thanks! she was a great interview 🙂
Guarda bella Alex! I got to know her while taking classes to become a certified city guide of Florence, she definitely is one of the best tour guides around. Ciao, che bel blog che hai, un sacco di consigli anche per chi già conosce Firenze. A presto, Teresa

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By DaveLevy on Apr 21, 2005
The Register posts an article today "Nicer bosses retain more (female) staff". Here....
Lucy Sheriff writes, "The astonishing news that women don't like to work with horrible managers, ... will undoubtedly send shockwaves throughout the HR sector industry.". I'm sure it will, HR are usually the last to catch up.
Interesting that people are looking for this now; also I'm sure that not wanting to work with horrible managers isn't restricted to women.


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In the Spanish retail court, El Corte Inglés is king. It operates Spain's leading chain of department stores (under the El Corte Inglés name) and supermarkets (under the Hipercor, Supercor, Opencor banners), which span the country. Its other retail chains include Sfera (fashion and accessories), Óptica 2000 (eyewear), and Bricor (gardening and home improvement products). The Euro doesn't stop at groceries, apparel, and items for do-it-yourselfers, though. El Corte Inglés also offers financial and travel services, insurance, online shopping, and information and communications technology services. Beyond Spain, El Corte Inglés has local offices in Belgium, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, and the Middle East.


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Let $P$ be the set of all prime numbers. Is $\sin(P)$ dense is $[-1,1]?$ How could we approach such a problem?
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According to the Wikipedia article about the discrepancy of a sequence:
With $\alpha = \frac{1}{2 \pi}$, this implies that $P$ is equidistributed modulo $2 \pi$. Using this, and the continuity of the sine function, I think it is straightforward to show that $\sin(P)$ is dense in $[-1,1]$ (although not equidistributed).


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Walker's Pace: Kosinski Pac-12 Athlete of the Week
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Senior Alex Kosinski has been named the Pac-12 women's track athlete of the week, following her nation-leading 5,000 meters Saturday at the Pepsi Team Invitational.
Here is the official release from the league office:
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- The Pac-12 Conference outdoor track and field athlete of the week honors for the week of April 2-8, 2012:
Men's Track Athlete of the Week: STEPHEN SAMBU, ARIZONA (Sr., Kaptagat, Kenya). Sambu won the 5,000 meter race at the Stanford Invitational against a field that featured 10 of the top 11 times in the country. Sambu ran a personal-best 13:31.51, also the best time in the country in the event.
Women's Track Athlete of the Week: ALEX KOSINSKI, OREGON (Sr., El Dorado Hills, Calif.). Kosinski helped the No. 1 Oregon women's squad win the Pepsi Team Invitational by winning the 5,000 meters in a meet-record and nation's-best 15:36.90. A personal best for Kosinski, shaving off 21 seconds from her previous best, the time was also the fastest 5K by an Oregon runner in 24 years, ranked third on the school's all-time top 10 list and No. 7 in Pac-12 history. It was Kosinski's first outdoor 5,000 meters in nearly two years. The fifth-year senior missed all of the 2011 outdoor season with a back injury.
Men's Field Athlete of the Week: CHRIS BENARD, ARIZONA STATE (Sr., Corona, Calif.). Benard opened the outdoor triple jump season with a career outdoor best leap of 16.38m (53-09.00) and a victory in the event at the Sun Angel Classic. The mark was good for third on ASU's all-time best list. It was the first jump of over 53 feet since 2006 and just the second since 1999. The mark also put Benard second on the NCAA descending order list. In addition, Benard won the long jump with a career-best jump of 7.75m (25-05.25) and the fifth-best mark in the nation so far this year.
Women's Field Athlete of the Week: BRIGETTA BARRETT, ARIZONA (Jr., Wappingers Falls, N.Y.). The defending NCAA Outdoor Champion, Barrett won the high jump competition on Saturday at the Stanford Invitational with a clearance of 6-4.75 (1.95m), improving her top mark in the country and tying for the fourth-best mark in Pac-12 history. Barrett has jumped over 6-4 in both of her competitions this year, clearing 6-4.25 (1.94m) at the Jim Click Shootout. Barrett is a candidate for the prestigious Bowerman Award, collegiate track and field's top award.
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September 21, 2010
Ten reasons why Sea Point Promenade is Andrew Boraine's 'My Cape Town'
September is World Tourism Month and Cape Town Tourism, in partnership with Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and other top city attractions, is encouraging locals to experience their city as tourists, through the My Cape Town campaign.
Andrew Boraine, CEO of the Cape Town Partnership, a public-private partnership that focuses on the regeneration of the Cape Town City Centre, took these beautiful pictures on a late afternoon in September. Here are his ten reasons why the Sea Point Promenade is his "My Cape Town".
It's a place of diversity, a shared space
It's a safe space for children and families
It's a healthy place
It's a place to explore public art
It's a place to connect to our marine heritage
It's a well-used place
It's a place to chill
It's a place where 1970s culture (including putt putt) is respected
It's a place where you can feel the power of the ocean
It's a place to experience the African light
All photos are courtesy of Andrew Boraine. See www.andrewboraine.com for more images.


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Hair masks to the rescue--whether you've got dry hair, long hair, dyed hair, frizzy hair, delicate hair or fine hair, these 13 masks will take good care of your overprocessed, overtreated locks
David Evangelista, celebrity stylist and creative director of Cornelia Day Resort, in New York City, suggests using a mask "biweekly and always the night before coloring. Apply the mask generously, use a wide-tooth comb to distribute, then do a gentle scalp massage for 60 seconds, moving the pads of your fingers in small circles so nutrients can reach the roots." Here, we have solutions for all hair types — so you can treat and pamper your mane with a mask no matter what condition it's in.
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Elia, J; Glessner, J T; Wang, K; Takahashi, N; Shtir, C J; Hadley, D; Sleiman, P M A; Zhang, H; Kim, C E; Robison, R; Lyon, G J; Flory, J H; Bradfield, J P; Imielinski, M; Hou, C; Frackelton, E C; Chiavacci, R M; Sakurai, T; Rabin, C; Middleton, F A; Thomas, K A; Garris, M; Mentch, F; Freitag, C M; Steinhausen, H C; Todorov, A A; Reif, A; Rothenberger, A; Franke, B; Mick, E O; Roeyers, H; Buitelaar, J; Lesch, K P; Banaschewski, T; Ebstein, R P; Mulas, F; Oades, R D; Sergeant, J; Sonuga-Barke, E; Renner, T J; Romanos, M; Romanos, J; Warnke, A; Walitza, S; Meyer, J; Pálmason, H; Seitz, C; Loo, S K; Smalley, S L; Biederman, J; Kent, L; Asherson, P; Anney, R J L; Gaynor, J W; Shaw, P; Devoto, M; White, P S; Grant, S F A; Buxbaum, J D; Rapoport, J L; Williams, N M; Nelson, S F; Faraone, S V; Hakonarson, H (2011). Genome-wide copy number variation study associates metabotropic glutamate receptor gene networks with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Nature Genetics, 44(1):78-84.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common, heritable neuropsychiatric disorder of unknown etiology. We performed a whole-genome copy number variation (CNV) study on 1,013 cases with ADHD and 4,105 healthy children of European ancestry using 550,000 SNPs. We evaluated statistically significant findings in multiple independent cohorts, with a total of 2,493 cases with ADHD and 9,222 controls of European ancestry, using matched platforms. CNVs affecting metabotropic glutamate receptor genes were enriched across all cohorts (P = 2.1 × 10(-9)). We saw GRM5 (encoding glutamate receptor, metabotropic 5) deletions in ten cases and one control (P = 1.36 × 10(-6)). We saw GRM7 deletions in six cases, and we saw GRM8 deletions in eight cases and no controls. GRM1 was duplicated in eight cases. We experimentally validated the observed variants using quantitative RT-PCR. A gene network analysis showed that genes interacting with the genes in the GRM family are enriched for CNVs in ∼10% of the cases (P = 4.38 × 10(-10)) after correction for occurrence in the controls. We identified rare recurrent CNVs affecting glutamatergic neurotransmission genes that were overrepresented in multiple ADHD cohorts.
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This is really an old photo, when I just got my camera.. I forgot this picture, and a few days ago I saw it in case in one of my old folders... and i loves it!!
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very nice !!
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thats an interesting picture, I loved the color contrast that you made on it and the way it looks like the water is frozen, the textures of the objetcs also are very beautiful


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Forbes.com: Leaders Go Social: 5 Ways to Awesome Community
Meghan M. Biro writes: Many of my clients have created community manager roles. In fact, my friend and colleague Tim McDonald (and several other talented, hard working people listed here - take time to read the stories listed here of those who are in the social trenches making this role a reality) is a living, breathing example as a Community Manager for HuffPost Live. I believe this role may be a necessity for any company which relies on the good will and contributions of many people, including those who aren't employees. Think of the many brands that fall in this category: Apple, TOMS Shoes, The Linux Foundation, too many tech companies to mention (ok, Canonical, local Boston area heroes Google here in Cambridge, Black Duck Software, HubSpot and Acquia) and the gazillion other consumer brands who are waking up to the power of collaborating with loosely-coupled online social communities.
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It's been a long wait and your patience is greatly appreciated but the CSS Styling Tool for Antisnews will be available in version 1.4 of Antisnews which is on schedule to be released by Friday March 19th. The styling tool will allow you to control your font colors, background colors, and a variety of other styling elements including:
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CPJ Blasts Thai Investigation of Journalists' Deaths
The Committee to Protect Journalists has concluded that the Thai government has "done little to bring anyone to account" for the deaths of dozens of people and injuries of hundreds at anti-government protests in Bangkok this past spring.
Among the dead were freelance photographer Fabio Polenghi of Italy and Reuters cameraman Hiro Muramoto of Japan. The CPJ called the Thai government's investigation of those deaths "incomplete and opaque." The CPJ also accused the Thai government of obstructing efforts by news organizations, foreign governments, and family members to investigate the journalists' deaths independently.
CPJ says a Thai government fact-finding committee has stated publicly that it doesn't intend to assign blame for the deaths, making it unlikely that security forces will be held accountable for any abuses.
The violence erupted after government troops moved in to downtown Bangkok to forcibly remove protesters, who had occupied sections of the city for weeks in an effort to topple Thailand's dictatorship.
Security forces denied using lethal force except for self defense, and protest organizers said demonstrators were peaceful and unarmed. But CPJ concludes that "both sides engaged in lethal recklessness that led to the deaths of two journalists along with injuries to nine other reporters and photographers."
CPJ says its findings were based on extensive interviews with journalists at the scene.
Polenghi died of a gunshot wound May 19 while documenting police efforts to dislodge the protesters. CPJ says the photographer's family has been given conflicting information about the location of his wounds. (Polenghi was cremated before his family saw his body) They repeatedly requested an official autopsy report, without success, and they report that his camera, cell phone and other belongings are still missing.
Reuters investigated Muramoto's death and concluded he was killed by a high velocity bullet shot from street level. Protesters and security forces alike were using high velocity weapons, so it is unclear who is responsible for his death, CPJ says.
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- Company: Dunhill
- Price: $300 at Dunhill.com
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Hands down one of the most chic fashion accessories we've seen this year, these Dunhill cuff links have undeniable vintage appeal. A cool sterling silver backing suggests a wearer who is calm and in control. At the same time, the Briar wood finish, which was designed to resemble the steering wheels found in classic British sports cars, hints at a wilder and more naughty nature -- you'll feel instantly more suave the moment you put these on. To wear these cuff links, take your inspiration from the impeccably dressed characters of Mad Men by teaming them up with a '60s-inspired suit and an overcoat.
Cultivating a style that is truly unique rather than blindly following trends often involves the addition of a few standout pieces to your wardrobe. By making these eye-catching yet tasteful Dunhill cuff links your signature accessory you'll be one step closer to achieving an envy-inducing personal style. Subtle yet distinctive, these cuff links simultaneously manage to convey Dunhill's rich history as well as a sense of fun; they also add a whimsical and polished elegance to everything you pair with them. In fact, they're so classy, they're in a league of their own. So don your best dress shirt, turn on the charm a la Don Draper and start living a little dangerously by ordering a couple of martinis at lunch.
Those familiar with the Dunhill brand know that the company is focused on producing only the finest and most enduring goods. These luxurious cuff links have that wear-forever potential that's hard to find in the fashion world these days, so prepare to enjoy them for the rest of your life because no matter what your age, these are an accessory that will never appear dated or inappropriate. To keep them in tip-top shape, be sure to polish the silver every now and again to prevent tarnishing, and don't worry that the wood detailing is fragile because it's actually extremely durable. The only downside to the Dunhill cuff links are their price: over $200 seems like a lot to spend on something so small, but given their longevity, these are sufficiently lust-worthy to warrant the splurge.


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When you walk around the grocery store, you hold your head high. You've traded frozen meals for fresh farmed ingredients. You're snacking on organic celery topped with almond butter instead of potato chips. As impressive as you are (and you are impressive), what type of menstrual protection product are you dropping in your cart as you stroll down the personal hygiene aisle?
If you're concerned about the pesticides in non-organic produce, consider that you could be inserting cotton grown with heavy amounts of pesticides into one of the most absorbent and sensitive parts of your body each month. Yes, ladies, I'm talking about your vagina. According to the Organic Trade Assocation, cotton is one of the 'dirtiest' crops, using more insecticides than any other major crop. Cotton's second best-selling insecticide, aldicorb, can kill a human when a trace amount of the chemical is absorbed into the skin. Thankfully, mainstream retail businesses are selling organic cotton tampons. And there's period protection alternatives out on the market like DivaCup and SoftCup.
In addition to avoiding pesticides and chlorine bleach, use tampons that are free of fragrance. The burn, infection and irritation from synthetic fragrance in your lady parts won't help you smell better.
The Walgreens website offers a number of chlorine free, organic cotton tampon choices. Maxim Hygiene, 7th Generation, and ORGANYC are all available on their website. They also offer free shipping with orders over $25.
Make the switch to organic tampons and consider tampon alternatives; your vagina will thank you.


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Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette takes a look at the environment surrounding tonight's football season-opener at Holy Cross.
James Lizotte has spent plenty of time at Fitton Field.
The University of Massachusetts sophomore wide receiver started his career at Holy Cross, so the location won't be unfamiliar to him when he returns to Worcester Thursday.
But the atmosphere at the venerable stadium won't be anything Lizotte, or any member of the Crusaders have seen there before.


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Star Trek: Into Darkness Teaser Trailer
The first teaser has been released for Star Trek: Into Darkness, the sequel to the hit sci-fi reboot.
Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Simon Pegg, Alice Eve and the rest of the good guys do their best to protect the universe from a villain portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, whose voice (which narrates the trailer) is as good as his name.
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NPR The Diane Rehm Show | Diane Rehm interviews Ray Kurzweil: The Age of Spiritual Machines
November 23, 2005
NPR The Diane Rehm Show — November 23, 2005 | Diane Rehm
Diane Rehm of National Public Radio talks with Ray Kurzweil about his book, The Age of Spiritual Machines. The inventor and futurist talks about the day when humans will transcend their biological roots. Click below to hear the interview.


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Next Port of Call: Memory Lane
May 13, 2014 | By Gina Kramer | 1 Comment
Nine years ago, Cruise Critic member Shayna20 stepped onto Caribbean Princess for the first time. When she returned to the ship this past Easter season, she found it just as enjoyable as she remembered.
Traveling with two other couples, Shayna20 and her husband, both Platinum members with Princess, flew in early to ensure a swift embarkation, although they already expected it with their top-tier perks.
Shayna20 found the ship, although lovingly worn, decorated for Easter. And she rediscovered beauty in public areas she hadn't roamed through for nearly a decade.
Between admirable service, entertainment and doses of down time on the ship, the group made the most of each day. Even with plans in each port of call — including a private day trip to Roatan's Little French Key (thanks to her Cruise Critic roll call) — Shayna20 feels there was "not enough time to do it all." Third time's a charm?
Read Shayna20's full review to catch up on her experience in Little French Key before jumping over to Cozumel and Belize.
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May 13th, 2014 @ 10:55 am
I understand that the Caribbean Princess is in dry dock….we are scheduled to be on this ship VERY VERY soon. Can't wait.
We also are Platinum Passengers & in a Suite. Looking forward to the pampering.
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One thing about riding motorcycles, it always seems to be more fun riding with a group, so each group usually hangs a tag on their jacket or vest to identify what kind of riding group they are.
There's nothing wrong with that as long as you school yourself in 'patched-out-club' etiquette. So get on the internet and educate yourself in club etiquette before you and your group decide to spend money on shiny new club colors (patches).
There are Groups like:
- Mom and pop riding groups
- Church riding groups
- Groups that from at work for weekend rides
- Groups of Firemen
- Cop clubs
- Military Clubs
- Women Riding Clubs
- Saturday morning breakfast groups
- Ethnic groups
- Outlaw clubs and many more - - It just comes down to 'Whatever blows your hair back.'
Usually when you ride, you'll end up meeting someone that has more in common with you than just riding. But sometimes, having a motorcycle is all you need to be pulled into a group of like passion.
My husband came from a hardcore outlaw background – I came from a staunch Church group. He schooled himself in my 'churchey' background and I learned allot about his, so now that he's an Ordained Minister, people that are 'un-churched' (the ones that used to get a Justice of Peace to tie-the-knot) will now reach out to Rev. Snoopy and we have so much fun meeting many wonderful people and their families.
This last July 4th, Rev. Snoopy and I enjoyed one of the most interesting and unique weddings we've ever gotten to be a part of.
The bride and groom were ex-military. The groom served in the Army and his bride served two tours in Iraq as a Marine. I don't imagine this couple will have much trouble taking any dispute to a quick resolve.
The wedding was held in a 'Cathedral of Trees' that canvassed over some rolling, shady acres. The area designated for seating was strewn with bales of hay. Each bale displayed beautiful American Indian Blankets that came from the Groom's heritage and sufficed as church pews.
A Biker had putted in on his scoot and another one brought his lady in his pickup.
I looked at the loveliness of this outdoor place of worship and took in the blending of ethnicities and lifestyles. As everyone took their places on the beautiful pews, I thought of the ex-outlaw biker (Rev. Snoopy): the chosen Minister, to speak God's Word and Blessings over the Bride and Groom and extended families.
I couldn't keep from getting 'misty-eyed' as I realized all the hell this couple had seen in serving their country and broken lives the Minister had lived with since birth. The contrast of all the smiling and peaceful faces was almost overwhelming.
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Saturday, 14 June 2008
Elvanfoot Church
This graveyard has only more recent headstones, one old wooden cross caught my attention. The church has a excellent slate roof. I'm not sure, but the church looked unused.
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This church was sold some years ago and was used as a museum. I don't know the name of the person who owns it. I wish I did. the stained glass windows inside are absolutely stunning. Unfortunately it is on the at risk register. My dad and little brother are buried in the cemetary so we are there often. The church fascinates me.
- 10 April 2011 at 18:10
Does anyone know what the carving above the door denotes?
- 17 August 2011 at 19:00
The wooden cross marks the grave of Margaret Hatfield and her baby John Gaven. Margaret was my father John William Hatfield's first wife. Their baby John died aged 5 hours 23rd June 1947 and Margaret nee Taylor died 25th July 1947 aged 25. They died in Leicester but Margaret was brought up at Howcleugh and went to school nearby. I believe her mother Georgina Lorimer Taylor nee Fleming was buried in the same cemetery some years earlier. My father had the oak cross made by the Gimson Timber company for whom he worked all his life. My father re-married in 1949 Esme Helen Jones, my mother. Margaret's brother and sister Russell and Della Taylor became my brother Glyn Hatfield's god parents. What a long story this explanation is of a humble wooden cross grave marker - I thought it worth a mention. Yours Neil Hatfield - baby John's half brother!!
- 12 October 2011 at 21:10
- scotfot said...
Hi Neil, many thanks for the account about the wooden cross. At the time, it seemed different and special, the fact that it was in wood and the inscription was starting to go, I felt it had to be recorded. Again, many thanks visiting the blog and providing the story behind this simple cross.
Bob McIntosh
- 16 October 2011 at 21:26
My Great Great Grandfather is intered in this church yard. The headstone is worn and made of granite and bares the initials J McC which is made in lead lettering . His name was James McCubbin and he was station master at elvanfoot. He is intered with first wife below him and second wife on top of him. He died in 1927 and owned properties in crawford, including Ivy Lodge, Station Master's house. Apparently he has a plaque in the church. He was an elderman.
James McCubbin
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Sun Studio Express 3 lives again!
By Chris Quenelle on Jan 19, 2007
Okay, now that you can download express 3 again, I can start referring people to it again. If you've downloaded any of the previous versions of Mars (aka Sun Studio 12) download express 3 and give it a whirl. We've got some good things planned for the installer, but they're not ready yet. So for now, we just have tarballs. The main thing we'd LOVE feedback on is the new IDE (I mentioned this before).


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While many of the problems faced by the maternal and child health population (which includes mothers, women, children, adolescents, children and youth with special health care needs and their families) throughout the country are the same, each State and jurisdiction faces unique challenges. As a Federal-State partnership, Title V acknowledges the uniqueness of each State and jurisdictional maternal and child health program and the differing needs of their individual populations. State and jurisdictional Maternal and Child Health programs are best positioned to assess the needs of the population they serve, to design programs that address their specific needs, and to evaluate the success of their program efforts in meeting these needs. The Title V Federal-State partnership seeks to blend the needs of the Nation's maternal and child health population as a group with the unique needs of mothers, women, children, adolescents, children and youth with special health care needs, and families who live in different States.
Title V support has evolved over time in terms of both how funds are provided to the States and jurisdictions and how each State and jurisdiction uses its allocated funds to meet the needs of the maternal and child health population they serve. In recognition of the need for States and jurisdictions to have some flexibility in designing and implementing maternal and child health programs that address their individual strengths and challenges, Title V was converted from several categorical programs to a block grant program in 1981. With this increase in flexibility came an obligation for better accountability in how States and jurisdictions use their Title V funds to impact the lives of the target populations. Requiring States and jurisdictions to conduct a Needs Assessment as part of the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant program was the first of several accountability measures instituted. This requirement was followed by the addition of National program performance measures in 1997.
Title V legislation requires each State and jurisdiction to conduct a State-wide, comprehensive Needs Assessment every five (5) years. States and jurisdictions report on their findings in the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Application that they submit with the Needs Assessment document. For interim years, States and jurisdictions report on their progress in operationalizing the Needs Assessment findings and other ongoing Needs Assessment efforts in the annual Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Application. Specific to Needs Assessment, States and jurisdictions describe the need for:
In the applications for each fiscal year, States and jurisdictions also include the following elements:
The conceptual framework for the Title V Needs Assessment process is depicted in the figure below. Reflected in the ten identified steps is the expectation of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau that the Needs Assessments conducted by the 59 States and jurisdictions will result in two ultimate goals: (1) Improved outcomes for maternal and child health populations; and (2) Strengthened partnerships. Partnerships should include, but are not limited to, collaboration efforts with the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau, State Department of Health, other agencies and organizations within each State and jurisdiction that have an interest in the well-being of the maternal and child health population, families, practitioners, and the community.
Figure – State Title V Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Framework
Step 1
Engage Stakeholders
Engaging stakeholders and strengthening partnerships is a continuous and ongoing activity. Effective coalitions can help the State/jurisdiction realistically assess needs and identify desired outcomes and mandates, assess strengths and examine capacity, select priorities, seek resources, set performance objectives, develop an action plan, allocate resources, and monitor progress for impact on outcomes.
Step 2
Assess Needs and Identify Desired Outcomes and Mandates
States and jurisdictions assess the needs of their maternal and child health population groups using Title V indicators, performance measures and other quantitative and qualitative data that are available in the State. The anticipated outcome is to identify the community/system needs and desired outcomes by specific maternal and child health population groups. In addition, the State identifies legislative, political, community-driven, financial, or other internal and external mandates that they will be required to implement, regardless of what the Needs Assessment reveals.
Step 3
Examine Strengths and Capacity
States and jurisdiction examine their program's capacity to engage in various activities, including the conduct of the 5-year Needs Assessment and the collection of annual performance data, and to provide services by each level of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Pyramid. These levels include direct health care services, enabling services, population-based services, and infrastructure-building services. The anticipated outcome is for each State and jurisdiction to develop a better understanding of the relationship of existing program/system capacity to identified strengths and needs.
Step 4
Select Priorities
Each State and jurisdiction examines the identified needs and matches them to the desired outcomes, required mandates, and level of existing capacity. Based on the results of this process, the State/jurisdiction selects its most important, or highest priority, maternal and child health strengths and needs to receive targeted efforts for improvement and/or continuation of progress. The inputs include: the Needs Assessment, the opinions of stakeholders, the examination of capacity, and the political priorities within the State. The anticipated outcome is the development of a set of priority needs unique to each individual State/jurisdiction based on the Needs Assessment findings. Mandated activities are understood to be continuing. Priority needs should include those areas in which the State believes it has a reasonable opportunity to maintain, modify, or enhance existing interventions, initiatives, or systems that have been successful, or to begin new interventions, initiatives, or systems that are expected to result in needed improvements.
Step 5
Seek Resources
Depending upon the priorities selected and the existing resources identified, the State/jurisdiction may identify a need to seek additional resources, funds, or authority from the State legislature or funding agencies in order to address priority areas.
Step 6
Set Performance Objectives
The setting of performance objectives consists of two phases. First, each State/jurisdiction will select seven (7) to ten (10) State-negotiated Performance Measures to assess progress on State priorities that are not already monitored through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant program's National Performance and Outcome Measures. Each State/jurisdiction then sets Outcome Measure targets and State and National Performance Measure targets. The anticipated outcome is the identification of State-negotiated Performance Measures and the establishment of Performance Measure targets.
Step 7
Develop an Action Plan
States/jurisdictions develop an action plan which consists of identifying activities to address the priority strengths and needs based on the activities identified for each of the four Maternal and Child Health Bureau Pyramid levels (direct health care services, enabling services, population-based services, and infrastructure building services).
Step 8
Allocate Resources
States and jurisdictions consider the funding of planned activities to address State priorities. Inputs include the action plan, current budgets, political priorities, and partnerships. The anticipated outcome is the development of a budget that directs available resources towards activities identified in the Action Plan as being the most important for addressing the State's priorities.
Step 9
Monitor Progress for Impacts on Outcomes
States examine the results of their efforts to see if there has been improvement. The inputs include the State Performance Measures, National Performance Measures, Outcome Measures, Health Status Indicators, Health System Capacity Indicators, performance objectives, and other quantitative and qualitative information. Potential outcomes may include altered activities and shifting of resource allocations to address current levels of performance and the availability of resources. Feedback loops between various stages of the process allow for continuous input and re-evaluation of the outputs.
Step 10
Report Back to Stakeholders
Reporting on the Needs Assessment findings and the program plan that was developed aids in assuring accountability to stakeholders and partners who worked with the Maternal and Child Health staff throughout the Needs Assessment process. It also helps to assure the continued involvement of all stakeholders and partners in the ongoing Needs Assessment process.
Based on the findings of the five-year Needs Assessment, each State and jurisdictional Maternal and Child Health Block Grantee is required to specify at least seven (7), but no more than ten (10), priority needs for their population. States and jurisdictions also establish seven (7) to ten (10) State Performance Measures to address the identified priority needs to the extent that they are not addressed by the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant program's National Performance and Outcome Measures. States and jurisdictions report annually on State Performance Measures and assess their progress in achieving established performance targets for these priority areas.
In addition to serving as an important tool to States and jurisdictions in documenting the needs of their maternal and child health populations, the State and jurisdictional Needs Assessment findings also inform the Maternal and Child Health Bureau's Title V program planning efforts. Following the submission of the Needs Assessment documents, the Bureau examines and compiles the identified Priority Needs across all 59 States and jurisdictions to determine the National maternal and child health priorities. These priorities help to inform future programmatic directions and the allocation of resources.


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Courteney Cox engagement ring? On the night before officially announcing her upcoming nuptials to her much younger boyfriend, the Friends actress appeared in public wearing a lovely diamond ring that sparked speculation about her relationship status. According to a June 27, 2014 report by People, the youthful actress and her Snow Patrol musician boyfriend Johnny McDaid were seen at Craig's Restaurant in Los Angeles Wednesday night, and eagle-eyed paparazzi spotted a promising piece of jewelry on her left ring finger as she and McDaid sat in their car and prepared to leave.
On the day after paparazzi first photographed the mysterious ring, Cox confirmed that she and McDaid were indeed engaged with a short message on Twitter that read, "I'm engaged to him!" The happy couple has been dating for just six short months. Her younger beau made a matching announcement. His read, "I'm engaged to her!"
Courteney Cox recently turned 50, but she has an age-defying flawless face and body that women half her age would envy. Her boyfriend-turned-fiancé is just 37, but pictures of the couple reveal that she actually looks years younger than he does. It's no surprise that the Cougar Town cutie is engaged to a younger man. Her ex-husband David Arquette is eight years younger than she is. They share one child, a girl named Coco. Arquette became a father for the second time when his girlfriend gave birth to their son Charlie West earlier this year.
Paparazzi pics of Courteney Cox's engagement ring seem to show "a super-thin, delicate band with pavé diamonds set with a large emerald or princess-cut diamond," according to People's report, but official pics of the diamond ring are still forthcoming. Perhaps Cox will share images of the jewelry on Twitter for her fans to enjoy. For now, the couple's sweet Twitter engagement announcement is lacking the most important detail-- the ring!
Are you waiting for the first official look at Courteney Cox's engagement ring? Please feel free to leave a comment below. Congratulations to the happy couple.


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Dems Hope to Flip Five Senate Seats
Eliza Gray posts at The New Republic on "The Five Senate Seats Democrats Want to Flip in 2012." Gray begins by quoting Democratic strategist Tad Devine, who says "Olympia Snowe is the straw that broke the camel's back for the Republicans in the Senate contest...The smart money six months ago was Republicans are going to take the Senate. The smart money now is they're not going to."
Gray sees solid prospects for Democratic pick-ups, including U.S. Senate seats in Arizona, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada, with the best chances in the two New England states. She provides an overview of the political climates and potential candidates for each state.
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball has an unsigned post, which also has good news for Dems:
Maine is now the Democrats' top opportunity to win a Republican-held Senate seat, better even than Massachusetts, where Democrat Elizabeth Warren is challenging Republican Sen. Scott Brown in a titanic struggle, and Nevada, where appointed Republican Sen. Dean Heller faces a stern challenge from Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley. We recently switched Nevada to a TOSS UP, and Massachusetts has been a toss up in our ratings for some time. This gives Democrats another prime opportunity to play offense while they are defending many vulnerable seats across the country. The Senate is too close to call, but Harry Reid has a much better chance of remaining Senate majority leader today than he did at the start of the week...
With Dems having to defend 23 seats vs. the GOP's defense of 10 seats, holding the Senate will still be a formidable challenge for Dems. But there is no question that Snowe's retirement improves Dems chances dramatically.


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China Receives Missiles Worth at Least $1.8Bln
- Reuters
- Apr. 05 2010 00:00
Arms maker Almaz Antei has delivered 15 batteries of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to China, Interfax reported Friday, under a contract that analysts said could be worth as much as $2.25 billion.
China is a major buyer of Russian weapons, and the two countries say they are trying to forge a strategic partnership, though senior Russian officials are privately concerned about an increasingly assertive China.
Russia has delivered 15 S-300 batteries to China, said Igor Ashurbeili, director general of Almaz Antei, which makes the missiles, Interfax reported.
"We have implemented a contract to deliver to China the newest system S-300," Ashurbeili said. He gave no details about the value of the deal. A spokesman for the plant was not immediately available for comment.
In Russia's armed forces, an S-300 battery normally consists of four truck-mounted installations, each with four missiles held in metal tubes.
Analysts said the contracts to deliver the S-300 to China were signed in the mid-2000s and that each battery usually costs about $120 million to $150 million. That indicates that the value of the Chinese contract was about $1.80 billion to $2.25 billion.
"The price for one S-300 battery varies between about $120 million and $150 million," said Konstantin Makiyenko, deputy head of the CAST defense think tank.
The S-300, known in the West as the SA-20, can shoot down cruise missiles and aircraft. The missiles have a range of at least 150 kilometers and travel at more than two kilometers per second.
Russian arms exports rose to a post-Soviet record of $8.5 billion last year, with Algeria, India and China accounting for two-thirds of deliveries. Syria, Venezuela, Malaysia and Vietnam accounted for another 20 percent of deliveries.
Moscow has said it plans to fulfill a contract to supply the S-300, nicknamed "the favorite" in Russia, to Iran, unnerving Israel and the United States.
The possible sale to Tehran of the S-300, which could protect Iran's nuclear facilities against air strikes, has become a sensitive issue in Russia's relations with Israel.
Russia has a more advanced air defense system, known as the S-400 "Triumph," and Ashurbeili said the country's armed forces were expected to receive the third battery of these "any day from now."
A senior Russian general said last year that Moscow was now developing a fifth-generation, surface-to-air missile, the S-500, which would be able to implement the tasks of both air and space defense.
Officials have said the new system would be capable of engaging ballistic hypersonic targets flying at a speed of five kilometers per second.


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Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
This show has been called "one of the most startling and bizarre laser light shows of all time."
This remarkable mansion offers an intimate look at the life of a privileged family from the Jazz Age through the Second World War. Visit today and enter an enchanting time capsule of a vanished era.
Mr. Vanderbilt's oceanic expeditions and unprecedented circumnavigations of the globe make it possible for visitors to journey around the planet without leaving Long Island.
The Reichert Planetarium is one of the finest and most advanced in the United States. Visit today and experience seasonal shows and special features for children, family and school audiences.
Whether you're interested in seeing a beautiful ballet or attending a collectible cars show, the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium has events and activities that everyone in the family can enjoy.
Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a supporting member of the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium. From unlimited grounds access and tour tickets, to discounts on current planetarium showings.
The Planetarium's William and Mollie Rogers Theater offers all-new programs for visitors of all ages.
Click the links below and check out current attractions. Then stop by for a show and fasten your seat belts for an amazing ride through space!
This show has been called "one of the most startling and bizarre laser light shows of all time."
This full-dome show explores the universe of star-sets that make up the constellations, and the Greek myths related to them.
Live presentation shows what the Long Island night sky will look like on the very day you visit.
Journey to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars.
Elmo and Big Bird live in the US and Hu Hu Zhu lives far away in China, but they see the same stars at night.
This exciting new program presents the latest information about the fascinating, extreme world of black holes.
Take a futuristic journey through the Solar System.
The spectacular Spanish-Revival mansion and museum of William K. Vanderbilt II in Centeport, New York, is one of the few remaining estates on the legendary North Shore of Long Island. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a time machine to a rare and privilged way of life along Long Island's Gold Coast, which once held the largest concentration of wealth and power in the United States.
Now the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, the 43-acre estate is a popular historic, cultural and scientific destination for regional visitors. The newly renovated, state-of-the-art Planetarium–with an advanced Konica Minolta projection system, full-dome video ad surround-sound offers visitors a thrilled immersive experience that takes them to the outer reaches of the Solar System.
The Vanderbilt includes a Marine Museum, wild-animal habitats and dioramas, and galleries with collections galleries of natural-history specimens and ethnographic aritfacts from Africa, Asia and the South Pacific.


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Showers and thunderstorms will continue to push through Central Indiana this morning, then a windy afternoon with temps near 70 comes our way!
This morning some storms may be strong to severe south of I-70. Very heavy rain, damaging wind and isolated tornadoes are possible.
By mid morning the storms should clear, and the winds pick up. A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of Central Indiana from 9am to 7pm. Wind gusts out of the southwest up to 45mph are possible this afternoon. We should see mostly sunny skies for the afternoon, there's a slight chance for a pop up storm.
Tonight, skies remain partly cloudy with lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday, temps will be cooler with highs in the low 50s with sunshine.
Friday looks breezy and warm with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Showers and thunderstorms develop for the afternoon and evening, and some storms could be strong to severe. We'll keep a close eye on this developing system.
The weekend looks much cooler with temps rebounding next week.


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Another vaulting picture. The quality is very poor, because it was pretty dark in the riding hall.
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Trio, not a duo. Great shot! I'm a competitive gymnast, I can't imagine doing it on a horse (Although I'd love to try! )
You're right, of course it's a trio!
When I was a kid I did vaulting for a few years but I never got good enough to compete. Still, what I remember most is that it was quite shaky a lot of the time, especially when there were more people on the horse and you had to coordinate your movements with them
I congratulate anyone who can do this but most of all... The horse would have to be so smart and in tune with it's riders. And what happens when you fall off? Like during a competition? Do you know?
Yes, those horses are incredible! They have to be able to keep a steady pace while people jump on and off and do their "stunts" out of the field of vision of the horse. They have to be used to that so they don't spook everytime someone comes close from the side and jumps on their back, which is basically what a predator would do in nature. In addition to that, the horses have to be ok with the atmosphere in competitions, foreign surroundings, lots of people, lots of other horses.
I'm not an expert, but as far as I know, if you fall off during a competition (and you are not hurt), you can just jump on again and finish as if nothing happened. The judges will give you zero points for the failed figure, though, I think.
I'm not an expert, but as far as I know, if you fall off during a competition (and you are not hurt), you can just jump on again and finish as if nothing happened. The judges will give you zero points for the failed figure, though, I think.
Ok, that makes sense. In gymnastics if you fall you get big deductions and sometimes you don't get credit for the skill (If your feet don't hit first or you don't make it all the way around, etc). Are the horses trained at an early age to not jump? They must be well socialized.
That sounds like the judging works very similar!
The vaulting horses I know of are normal riding horses and have been under the saddle for some years already. Vaulting is kind of their second job They were chosen by the clubs for vaulting because they had the right size, stature and were quite calm. The horses are regularly ridden, because only running in a circle gets boring and would be one-sided training. Training a young horse might be too dangerous for the vaulters, since young horses often are a bit jumpy and have trouble keeping a steady pace and steady line with a person on the back.
Wow, that reminds me so much of a song, I really want to draw it - real bad, lol >.<
Amazing shot! I used to do acrobatic gymnastics which is the same thing- but without a horse. WOW! They've got guts!
They really do! A few weeks ago I saw a show of acrobatic gymnastics, they were very good, too! Sadly I didn't have my camera with me then
okay that takes guts. and balance.
and more guts. o_o
okay that takes guts. and balance.
and more guts. o_o


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Evolution May Explain Why Testosterone Levels Drop When Men See the Wife Next Door
It seems the schoolboy fantasy of the girl next door doesn't evolve into desire for the wife next door, a new study found.
A new study published in the journal Human Nature found testosterone levels in adult males drop when they interact with the wives of their close friends.
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Researchers said that latest findings might offer insight into the biological mechanisms that keep men from constantly competing for each other's partners and how people manage to cooperate in society.
Researchers explained that men' testosterone levels tend to spike when they are interacting with a potential sexual partner or an enemy's partner.
"Although men have many chances to pursue a friend's mate, propositions for adultery are relatively rare on a per opportunity basis," researcher Mark Flinn, professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Science, said in a statement.
"Our findings suggest that men's minds have evolved to foster a situation where the stable pair bonds of friends are respected," he said.
Researchers believe their latest findings on the biology of human nature might even help solve global problems.
"Ultimately, our findings about testosterone levels illuminate how people have evolved to form alliances," Flinn said.
"Using that biological understanding of human nature, we can look for ways to solve global problems," he explained. "The same physiological mechanisms that allow villages of families to coexist and cooperate can also allow groups like NATO and the U.N. to coordinate efforts to solve common problems. The more we view the Earth as a single community of people, the greater our ability to solve mutual threats, such as climate change."
Evolutionarily speaking, betraying a friend's trust and endangering the stability of families may have caused a survival disadvantage for entire communities. Researchers explained that a community of men who didn't trust each other would be weak and vulnerable to attack and conquest. Therefore, the costs of an untrustworthy reputation would have outweighed the benefits of having extra offspring with a friend's mate.
The myth of Camelot illustrates how adultery can disband a great society. In the story, Sir Lancelot betrayed King Arthur by seducing Guinevere. Afterwards, the fellowship of the Knights of the Round Table disintegrated and the kingdom fell. Researchers explained that once trust was lost, the alliance of powerful males could no longer maintain itself.


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Spreecast, social video platform that Politico and others are using
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Based in San Francisco, +Spreecast is a social video platform that lets people broadcast together, creating shared experiences that inform and entertain. StubHub co-founder and investor Jeff Fluhr, co-founded Spreecast, a free broadcast service which can be used publicly or privately.
"We're all about face to face conversations over the internet. Over the last ten years there has been a huge explosion of the number of conversations that people are having on Twitter, Facebook or blog posts. What we're doing at Spreecast is, here is another format to have face to face conversations using web cam, using your computer and talking to people, in a real time, synchronize way as opposed to text based asynchronies," explains Jeff Fluhr, CEO & co-founder of Spreecast.
With Spreecast, up to 4 people at a time can be face-to-face, streaming their conversation live while others can watch, chat, and participate by submitting comments and questions. Spreecast can integrate with Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ so that producers and creators can broadcast their conversations to their friends and followers.
Spreecast URL: http://www.spreecast.com/
Spreecast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/spreecast
Spreecast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spreecast
Spreecast on CrunchBase: http://www.crunchbase.com/company/spreecast
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I'm interviewing Jeff on Spreecast. Here's the link for details. Make sure to RSVP... http://www.spreecast.com/events/jeff-fluhr
Nice video Robert. Lutecast (www.lutecast.com) takes a more personal, non-broadcast approach for their proprietary tech, enabling up to six family members or friends to experience photos or video in real-time. Sending upcoming announcement to your email...
Enjoying Spreecast more and more each day. Amazing platform guys and gals!
my friend works here as the director of engineering....cool to seem them featured here!
+Robert Scoble Social Chats Spreecast is held on Fridays at 10am pacific time. +Tonya Scholz +Susy Rosado +Debbie Elicksen and I usually chat about trends and topics of the week related to Social Media. Want to join 4 Social Media chicks kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend?
+Robert Scoble Would you be open to being a guest on our SocialChats Spreecast next Friday?
The best part about Spreecast is that you can pre-promote and Promote Live the show using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and G+. The interface with the other social media channels is what sets it apart from G+ Hangouts. Then you can embed the archived conversation into your blog.
My pleasure +Chris Duel I think you'll like +Spreecast a lot. It's amazingly easy to use!!
+Dave Nelson Thanks for the recommendation! I am constructing a video dialogue platform in San Antonio and +Spreecast looks like an amazing tool. Great to hear from a video podcaster who is utilizing it. I will check out your shows.
I use +Spreecast as a platform to record my 3 weekly podcasts and love it! Originally I'd use Skype and some switching software to send it out to Justin.tv or Ustream but with Spreecast all of that is eliminated! I'd more than recommend that you give it a try. BTW, my shows are on http://www.spreecast.com/channels/galactic-netcasts
I've heard about this earlier in this year from Gary Vaynerchuk. Looks like a new to have web talk shows.
Interactive dialogues. The next wave online.
Thanks for posting this Robert. Call me crazy but I've glazed right over Spreecast because my brain immediately associated it with Spree Commerce, not the same thing obviously.
Is there any way you can help connect me to Jeff? I'd love to have him on +Founders Talk (http://5by5.tv/founderstalk) - the invitation is open to you as well.
good and intresting
So, the secret sauce as pertains to increased engagement is, enable limited insta-hangouts anywhere on embedded videos? Sounds interesting, but I question the durability of the business model.


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Release Date: 2009-09-25
Genre: Drama,
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 1hr 44min
"The Boys Are Back" is the true story of a man who must suddenly raise his two sons alone after the untimely passing of his second wife. The ill-prepared Joe, who is dealing with his own loss, is confronted with the daily challenges of parenthood while coping with his young son Artie's expressions of grief. They soon are joined by Harry, Joe's teenage son from his first marriage, who brings his own personal "baggage" into the mix. Without a roadmap for how to move forward, the three boys decide its best to leave the conventional rules and responsibilities of the grown-up world behind and lead a life based on the mantra 'just say yes.' When things go terribly awry, Joe is forced to step up and behave like a parent, but must figure out how to do so without completely abandoning the joy and exuberance shared in their more child-like world.
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The 13th Annual Little Miss and Miss Pre-Teen Las Vegas Pageant was held earlier this month at West Las Vegas High School.
Six talented little girls competed for the titles in four phases of competition: talent, holiday wear, party wear and on-stage question.
Uncle Billy's Pocket Circus comes to Las Vegas for a special appearance at 10 a.m. Sunday at St. Paul's Peace Church. The service will consist of a performance of Uncle Billy's Pocket Circus, a one-man show consisting of fire eating, juggling, magic, and mine the church's pastor, Tom Woodward, has performed in nearly every state as well as in South America and Europe followed by a clown or fool's vision of the service of the Holy Communion.
Late last month several children presented shoebox gifts as part of the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gift ministry that Calvary Chapel Las Vegas sponsors every year. The ministry is part of Samaritan's Purse is a non-profit Christian relief and evangelical organization that is headed by Franklin Graham.
Start to finish: 1 hour
Servings: 4 dozen
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped salted peanuts
48 cream center caramel candies (such as Caramel Creams)
Heat the oven to 350 F.
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Thanksgiving can mean too many cooks in the kitchen, so consider taking some prep outside. While grilling is usually associated with summer, more Americans are recognizing its year-round potential.
In fact, 80 percent of North American households own a grill or smoker and 60 percent use it year-round, according to recent statistics from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. It's no surprise that many Thanksgiving recipes can be reinvented outdoors.
By Dorie Greespan
The Associated Press
Around the world, it's time for holiday cookies: German springerles rolled out with patterned rolling pins; Dutch speculoos as tall as St. Nick and as intricately detailed as a stained glass window; internationally beloved gingerbread men, women, children and pets; and, of course, the icon of American holiday baking, the butter cookie, a cookie so satisfying we crave it all year long.
By Melissa D'Arabian
The Associated Press
When I was 5, my mom invited a bunch of my kindergarten girlfriends and their moms over for cookies, cocoa and caroling to celebrate the holidays. That tradition turned into an annual holiday ritual, and I grew up equating the holiday season with massive amounts of baking, particularly cookies.
ALBUQUERQUE — If you were, or know, a New Mexico Air National Guardsman stationed in Tuy Hoa, Vietnam, in 1968, Art Sena is looking for you. The reason goes back to a long-ago wish to make Christmas merrier for service personnel at war, and a long-lost box of film.
By Margaret McKinney
Highlands University
Highlands University English professor Donna Woodford-Gormley was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities summer stipend to complete her book that explores Cuban cultural adaptations of Shakespeare.
Woodford-Gormley is the only Shakespeare scholar conducting research in Cuba.
The New Mexico Highlands University Music Technology Program presents an Original Music Concert at 7 p.m. Friday in Ilfeld Auditorium.
The styles of music featured are as varied as the students themselves, including rock, alternative, folk, hip-hop, singer-songwriter, and more.
Department of Music professor Edward Harrington directs the Music Technology Program, and the concert.
By Jon Blau
The Herald-Times
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — From the drawers of Dr. Helen Fisher's New York City apartment to seven white boxes at Indiana University's Kinsey Institute, the personal effects of one of the world's most interviewed sex experts outline her career with magazine stacks, VHS tapes and audio cassettes without their cases.
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Whenever Valentine's Day falls on a weekday, a Harrison County, West Virginia, judge presides over happy couples instead of defendants and plaintiffs.
Circuit Court Judge Thomas A. Bedell holds a group wedding ceremony on Feb. 14 for couples who want to participate. This year's noon ceremony will mark the 12th time he has held the event.
"Part of the fun is just to see who shows up at 12 o'clock on Feb. 14," Bedell told The Exponent Telegram.
By Leanne Italie
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — The way Tom & Lorenzo see it, you've got lots of choices come Valentine's Day.
How about having some fun playing rich and famous, or you could stay true to yourself, whether that means handing over carnations instead of Cartier.
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Here's a medical newsflash—menopause is not a natural function of aging. It's triggered by teenage daughters surreptitiously siphoning off your hormones.
Fact: somewhere around a daughter's twelfth year of life the cosmic whistle's blown and the red flag thrown down. What once was the symbiotic relationship of mutualism, where mother and daughter got their warm fuzzies in each other's presence, is all done-y. Game over. No longer does the little girl yearn to have her mother stroke her hair or hold her hand. The mother's smile, the one she'd searched for in a crowd, the one that calmed like maternal Oxycontin, is perceived, according to the brain of the budding pubescent, as a fangs-out "you're all mine" attack.
Faced with the peril of being smothered, the organism mutates. Symbiosis still exists, but it's the parasitic version. And what would any self-respecting parasite do? Don her own fangs and suck on the jugular. Estrogen is what she's after, and hold on, mama, cause she's going after yours.
Prime feeding hour? Ask any mother. Before and after school followed by a little nightcap just before bed to keep her sated till morning. If you pay attention you can feel the hormones drain from your pituitary. It's the fuzzy thinking, lifeless-zombie, pushed-over-the-edge-lie-down-you-might-as-well-feast-off-me feeling that comes over you.
Face it, you are the consummate host-ess. Undoubtedly some clever Y-chromosomed scientist offered up the perky "ess" suffix to make the "host" sound like a party with a conga line. Who wouldn't want to sign up?
But didn't we mothers already give at the office—during pregnancy, when our parasitic tadpoles leeched calcium from our bones? Apparently that wasn't enough, now they're after the last vestige of our womanliness, the ultimate elixir of life propagation itself. And while our breasts shrivel like dried fruit on the vine, our daughter's breasts are plumping up. Drunk on estrogen milkshakes, our progeny calls, "Hey can I get a side of fries with that?" But don't panic, she's not going after every last hormone of yours. Heck no, she'll leave you with plenty of testosterone, enough to grow some stubbly chin hairs and maybe a mustache. Who said your parasite wasn't a giver?


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The long-awaited reunion of G-Unit finally took place. They all came together to perform at the Hot 97's Summer Jam concert in New Jersey this past Sunday. The reunion of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and Young Buck was thought to never happen because 50 Cent himself said he would never work with them again.
G-Unit formed in 2000 and they went on to have a successful career. Their first album "Beg for Mercy," went on to sell 1.3 million albums in the U.S. And was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The group added The Game to their roster and hell ensued. 50 Cent and Game didn't get along and it led to Game leaving the group. Young Buck also had trouble getting along with 50 Cent which caused a rift within the group.
The second album, titled "Terminate on Sight," was released in 2008 and it didn't move units as well as the prior album. In fact, the album sold less than 200,000 units. Maybe the lackluster sales might have been a reason for the group falling apart. 50 Cent focused on business more and not as much as in making songs as he was known to do.
Six years after their last album was released, G-Unit made a comeback and they did it in a big way. Performing in Hot 97's Summer Jam concert got them a lot of attention and they seized that opportunity. Soon afterwords, they released the single "Nah, I'm Talking About," and free-styled to Drake's latest single, "0 to 100."
50 Cent's latest album, "Animal Ambition" was released on June 3rd. The G-Unit press coverage is only going to help 50 Cent move more albums so it is hard to say if 50 didn't plan for this to happen. 50 Cent always has been a smart businessman and this may have been his best business move to date. Animal Ambition's first week sales will tell if 50 Cent's extensive media coverage helped him or not. The best news for G-Unit fans is that they may finally get an G-Unit album.


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We certainly won't be winning any Olympic swim medals wearing this Badgley Mischka Surplice Stone Blousson One-Piece ($120). The draped front is gorgeous, but towing a small rowboat might result in less drag than would this. But the only event we're planning on participating in at the pool this summer is the Looking Smokin' competition, and in that particular contest, we're pretty sure this swimsuit will guarantee us the gold.
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Sub Apply_Date_Filter_From_Worksheet() Dim pvtTable As PivotTable Dim pvtField As PivotField Dim pvtItem As PivotItem Dim filterDate As Date Set pvtTable = Worksheets("Pivot_Sheet").PivotTables("PivotTable1") Set pvtField = pvtTable.PivotFields("Date") filterDate = CDate(Worksheets("Controls_Sheet").Range("B2")) On Error Resume Next 'in case date not found For Each pvtItem In pvtField.PivotItems If CDate(pvtItem.Value) = filterDate Then pvtItem.Visible = True Else pvtItem.Visible = False End If Next pvtItem End SubI can adapt this to my workbook & it works okay, but I need to change the filter to a number of different values in a list, some of which might not be available in the data.
Select Case Target.Address Case "$A$ll" Sheet11.Range("S28:S46").Name = Target & Range("A3") Sheet11.Range("U28:U46").Name = Target & Range("A4")' Sheet11.Range("W28:W46").Name = Target & Range("A5") Sheet11.Range("Y28:Y46").Name = Target & Range("A6") Sheet11.Range("AA28:AA46").Name = Target & Range("A7") Case "$A$32" Sheet11.Range("S49:S54").Name = Range("A3") & Target End SelectNothing happens with this code, and I know it is because I do not have a value assigned to A11, but I have no idea what the user will enter into A11. I just need all those named ranges to occur once something is entered into A11.
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Harry Charles Jagade
Position: FB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 213 lbs.
Born: December 9, 1926 in Chicago, IL
Died: November 24, 1968 in Washington Island, WI
High School: East Leyden
College: Indiana (school history)
Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 14th round (118th overall) of the 1948 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (15060th overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)
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Tips for Des Moines Dwellers: Sprucing up the Bungalow
From Margaret Everton on February 19, 2010 in Uncategorized
Looking for lessons on how to make an old bungalow work for a growing family? Learn from Pamela Porter, a mom, a Des Moines dweller, a go-getter, and the owner of a 1923 Craftsman Bungalow. Check out how she turned this dark beast of a house into a light and airy sanctuary for her family.
Unadorned Windows
While window treatments are a must-have for some, they are a no-need for Pamela. By eliminating window treatments, she successfully eliminated a light-blocker from the home, and opened it up to more natural light.
Lighter Colors
Pamela chose lighter colors for her wall and deco. This provided for an overall brighter appearance. To add gravitas to the home, she used mid-toned furniture.
Sometimes Overhaul
When change was needed, Pamela knew how to do it. The old-style kitchen was gutted to make for a modern sanctuary with flair. The same love for clean lines and open spaces makes for an attractive working area.
More Storage
As many homeowners know, the secret to a clean and organized home is lots of storage. Older homes simply dont have a lot of built-in storage. Pamela decided to put some in. What she did translated into a rule-breaking bit of design genius.
Windows in Weird Places?
Some may think it odd, but we think its smart. Pamela installed interior windows in certain rooms to open up the home and spread light easier throughout the living space.


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Nutrition Labeling, Better than Portion Sizes...
In 2007, a study showed people eat until they're full and portioning food does not affect calorie intake. And now, new research in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association claims consumers associate portion sizes with daily nutrient requirements and not the appropriate amount of food to eat. Among the participants, 33 normal weight people given a randomized meal ranging in size, the portion of food had no impact on fullness or how much total food participants ate. Leading researchers to believe better nutrient labeling would be more helpful to consumers than portion sizes; via FoodNavigator.
Don't worry about portions. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients, but they're also packed with fiber! And high-fiber foods, like spinach and beans, are low in calories, eating them fills you up quickly, meaning you can eat a lot and still lose weight.
Sure beats plates and Tupperware that tell you how much to eat! Yes, very stupid.
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Casey Anthony attorney now involved in Seath Jackson murder case
Published: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 10:27 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 10:27 p.m.
OCALA — The trial for the brother and sister accused of devising a plan and aiding in the murder of 15-year-old Seath Jackson in Summerfield last year is scheduled to begin on June 4.
Kyle Hooper, 17, and Amber Wright, 16, face life in prison on first-degree murder charges for their alleged roles in the murder plot.
Circuit Judge David Eddy decided in late January to try the teens together with separate six-member juries.
Because of their ages, Hooper and Wright do not face the death penalty, although the state is seeking that punishment for the alleged mastermind of the murder, Michael Bargo.
Those three, along with Charlie Kay Ely and Justin Soto, are accused of luring Seath Jackson to Ely's home, and then beating and shooting him to death before throwing his body into a pit outside the house on April 17, 2011.
Investigators believe Bargo scooped Jackson's remains from the pit into five-gallon paint cans and disposed of them in a limerock pit in a neighboring town. Jackson and Wright had dated at one point, and investigators believe Bargo concocted the plan to exact revenge on Jackson for physically abusing Wright during the relationship.
Hooper and Wright appeared during the brief status conference on Wednesday, emotionless and quiet. Hooper appeared deep in thought, while his half-sister's face was shrouded by her long auburn hair.
The state has not yet decided on whether to pursue the death penalty against Soto. His case was continued until later this year. And Bargo is scheduled to appear in court on April 25.
Ely has already been tried and found guilty. She is currently serving a life sentence at the Broward Correctional Institution in Fort Lauderdale. But her new Orlando-based attorney, Jose Baez, filed a notice of appeal in Marion County court on March 15.
Baez famously represented Casey Anthony, who was acquitted of killing daughter Caylee following a weeks-long trial that captivated the nation last year.
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An unauthorized certificate could be used to spoof content, perform phishing attacks, or perform man-in-the-middle attacks. This issue affects all supported releases of Microsoft Windows.
"Flame" is the name of a newly-identified malware program which utilizes a previously unknown MD5 collision attack to successfully spoof Microsoft Terminal Services, and install itself as a trusted program using Windows Update, Microsoft has confirmed. The program appears to have targeted computers in the Middle East, and specifically Iran; analysts have alleged it is likely created by the same entity that designed Stuxnet. Flame has been live and actively spying since 2010, but went undetected until recently, due to sophisticated anti-detection measures. [more inside]
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Birds of Prey Live!
Wednesday, July 10 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., $5
The birds of prey are flying into Halyburton Park again! Get a closer look at live birds of prey from the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter. A Peregrine Falcon, Barred Owl and Eastern Screech Owl will be introduced as you learn about these amazing birds. Presented by the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter.
Any closer and you might just get bit! This program brings sharks to life through engaging activities and interactive props. By the end of the program, participants will understand what it takes to be an amazing predator. Presented by the N.C. Aquarium.
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Gold will never reach 'of yore' status. The precious metal has had its way of reinventing itself every season, even dominating a few seasons, whether it's through gold metallic jumpsuits as seen on Balmain, or gold accents as seen on Valentin Yudashkin.
There was a time when gold was solely reserved for the elite, then it was the fashion elite, now gold is available to those who need a shot of super imposed style refinery. Here are a few winning looks that claim the gold prize...
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8. Saint Laurent Classic Tribute 105/Gold Crocodile Embossed Leather $875 ysl.com
9. Herve Van Der Straeten Hammered Gold Circle Drop Earrings $248 neimanmarcus.com
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okay just checking did not mean it like your stealing... sorry if it did but these are hilarious!
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no. they aren't.
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i liked this on facebook...are these from teenager confessions?
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ahaaaaaa! I actually fell off my chair laughing!!
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