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New Year's resolutions should be alternatively labeled "things you're not about to do in this lifetime or any other." Expectations and hope are high - too high - for the extreme resolutions we make to actually work. "I'm going to lose 100 pounds!" "I'm going to stop smoking!" "I'm going to go to the gym every day!" "I'm going to write a book!" Not to be a buzz kill, but . . . forget about it.
But I digress. (My New Year's resolution: I'm going to stop digressing.)
Just like the unreasonable expectations we're stuck with after making not well thought out New Year's resolutions, there are some equally unreasonable hopes and expectations in the blogosphere regarding 2014 politics. Nothing wrong with hoping, and working toward that hope - but the let-down when our hopes don't come to pass (case in point: Romney and Co. being convinced they were winning, causing a royal meltdown in the Romney household when they lost - big), triggers quite a few not very pretty emotions.
But positive thinking prevails, here - so here are a few predictions for 2014, and specifically for the 2014 mid-terms, which I believe are rooted in reality:
- The tea party is going to continue to weaken and, before the year is over, disappear almost entirely as any type of a political force - we will not see a repeat of the 2010 mid-terms, which, thanks to the efforts of the tea party and the attendant right-wing money machine, swept in a bunch of rookie freshman tea partying House Republicans. As of December 2013, the tea party's approval ratings were at the lowest point ever. Speaker of the House John Boehner - despite what might on the surface appear to be alliance with the tea party-driven House - has been quietly removing conservatives from powerful positions; and just this month, Boehner was quoted as saying that tea party groups have "lost all credibility." Karl Rove, for most of the year, has been lobbying against tea party extremists with his Conservative Victory Project, and recently the Chamber of Commerce has weighed in, vowing that there would be "no fools on our ticket" (which, actually, pretty much knocks out every Republican incumbent in the House).
- Nate Silver, the political stats guru, is warning that the 2014 mid-term elections could end up tilting toward Republicans in the Senate: As he pointed out, "Montana along with West Virginia and South Dakota — two other red states where an incumbent Democrat has retired and where the Democrats have not identified a strong candidate to replace them – gives Republicans a running start. Republicans could then win three more seats from among red states like Louisiana and Arkansas, where vulnerable Democratic incumbents are on the ballot, or they could take aim at two purple states, Iowa and Michigan, where Democrats have retired . . . ." My prediction: Thought it might be close, I agree with Walker Bragman of HuffPo - that Dems will keep the Senate; and my second prediction is that McConnell, despite the struggles he faces over his lack of popularity, will ultimately beat Grimes in Kentucky. Too bad, because I would have paid money (and still would) to see him lose.
- While crazier things have happened, it's not likely the Dems will regain control of the House in the 2014 mid-terms - on that I agree with Nate Silver. Nate Silver noted in the National Review that Dems winning back the House in 2014 "will require not just a pretty good year for Democrats, but a wave election," which, as Chris Cillizza of the Washington Post noted, rarely happens: "First, the past: In midterm elections during a president's second term — some call it the 'six-year itch' election — since 1912, the party that holds the White House has lost an average of 29 seats in the House. Democrats probably won't lose anywhere near that many, but it would take a historic election for them to make the sort of gains they need to win the House." And while it's true that Republican approval ratings are in the sewer, Dems aren't doing much better. The one thing that could, in my view, tip the scales toward Dems would be if Republicans continue with their opposition to extending unemployment benefits for the millions whose benefits ended on December 28th - polls indicate that Republicans could put some of their House seats at risk with this gambit.
- In the end House Republicans will extend unemployment benefits for the long term unemployed, but not without exacting a price from Dems - the price being, as Boehner said, budget cuts elsewhere and job growth guarantees. It seems that House Republicans have decided to pretend to care about jobs this week.
It's a new year. Anything can happen.


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We're past the halfway point of the 2012-13 NHL season and it's time to evaluate the fantasy hockey landscape. How's your team looking? Need some assistance?
As always, NHL.com's team of fantasy insiders has you covered.
NHL.com and Rotoworld fantasy hockey experts get together Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET to dish out their selections for mid-season Fantasy Norris, Vezina, and Hart Trophies in their latest Google+ hangout.
Fantasy insiders Pete Jensen, Matt Sitkoff and Brian Metzer will team with NBC Rotoworld analyst Michael Finewax to assess which forwards, defensemen and goaltenders have been most valuable at their given positions thus far. After the hangout, check NHL.com for a complete list of Mid-season Fantasy Hockey Awards featuring picks by all five resident fantasy hockey analysts as well as our two correspondents.
We'll also answer as many of your fantasy hockey questions as possible during the hangout. Submit your questions leading up to and during the live video chat via Twitter (using hashtag #NHLhangout) and the Google+ comments section. Watch the live hangout at 2:30 ET and see your question get answered.
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Flat networks and fixed IPs with OpenStack Juno
By Glynn Foster-Oracle on Jul 19, 2015
Girish blogged previously on the work that we've been doing to support new features with the Solaris integrations into the Neutron OpenStack networking project. One of these features provides a flat network topology, allowing administrators to be able to plumb VMs created through an OpenStack environment directly into an existing network infrastructure. This essentially gives administrators a choice between a more secure, dynamic network using either VLAN or VXLAN and a pool of floating IP addresses, or an untagged static or 'flat' network with a set of allocated fixed IP addresses.
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Today's Bikram class reminded me of mile 20 of the marathon, you are so close, and yet, you still have 10K left to go.
I got to class, probably a little under-hydrated, and tired. I felt good at first, then it got hard. It was really hard, and every pose was a challenge. I even had to sit out one of my favorite poses because the heat in the room was really starting to get to me.
I had to sit out more of class than I wanted to. I wanted to have a really fabulous class, I even moved my mat to the middle section of the studio... feeling like I had graduated from absolute beginner. So of course, I was embarrassed when I felt like I wasn't doing well enough. I kept trying to feel better by looking for people in the front who also had to sit down, but pretty quickly I remembered, you go to yoga to improve yourself, not to compare yourself to others.
So, I decided to look at it this way... I have made big improvements, enough so that I have increased my confidence. I was confident enough to move to the middle of the room, and that's where I want to be. I tried my hardest at each pose.
I also remembered something my usual yoga instructor usually says (I had someone else today), each class is reflective of what is going on in our lives, sometimes when you are going through something, your practice will reflect that. The bar is less than 2 weeks away, and I have a feeling that is impacting my yoga practice.
So, when I left the room, I left everything that doesn't benefit me... I left the nervousness, and the stress, I left the body that doesn't feel like it's working hard enough, I left the part of me that compares myself to others behind... and hopefully, I will not need to shed them again, but if I do, I know that the yoga studio will be available to help me cleanse myself.
Monday, July 21, 2008
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Yeah, as far as comparing yourself to others, at least in the yoga environment, to quote a famous TV show: "Forget about it!" Use it for all the reasons you cited, and let it do what it needs to do. As a friend of mine says regularly, "It's not a race." So true.
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Joyce Giraud was flabbergasted when she witnessed what went down between Yolanda Foster and Ken Todd on Monday night's new episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
During filming, Joyce and her husband, Michael Ohoven, witnessed a distraught Yolanda, claiming to have been abused by Ken Todd. Immediately, the couple felt horrible for her, and felt that she was the victim. However, after seeing what actually went down when they watched Monday's show, Joyce has changed her tune.
"My husband and I didn't see the alleged aggression when it occurred. After Ken and Lisa left, Yolanda was shaking like a leaf, almost crying and saying that she had never had a man put his hands on her," Joyce recalled in her blog, according to a March 11 Radar Online report. "This became a big deal at the party and Carlton Gebbia, Kyle Richards and myself were all shocked and felt genuinely sorry for her — to the point where my husband gave Yolanda his jacket."
Yolanda certainly made it seem as if Ken had really hurt her, but he hardly even touched her, so for her to act like such a victim has been disappointing for most. Claiming abuse against someone is extremely serious and not something that should be thrown around over the graze of a hand.
"The most painful to watch was that Ken barely even touched Yolanda when she swatted him away… Now that I have seen the 'abuse' and it looks much more like Ken just reaching for her hand, I can't believe she would go to such lengths and try to assassinate his character," Joyce continued.
Joyce has a real point here. Yolanda seemed to stop at nothing to make Ken look like a horrible villain, but she was antagonizing him to no end whenever he was anywhere near her. She slams him for being disrespectful, but her actions were nothing to be proud of.


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- Finally: the Ephrata Brewfest!
- The fallout of 11 MC bomb threats
- Memorial Day Parade
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Raymond J. McCarthy84, Brunnerville fire police member, nuclear control operator
Raymond J. McCarthy, 84, of Lititz, formerly of Pitman, N.J., entered into his eternal rest Saturday, July 14, 2012.
He was the loving husband of Gloria Regan McCarthy, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage in October of 2011.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., Raymond graduated from Dickenson High School and earned his Nuclear Certification, Gold Seal License. He was employed as a control operator at a nuclear power plant with the New Jersey utilities. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, a volunteer driver with Meals on Wheels, a member of the Brunnerville Fire Police for over 20 years, and a football coach for midget football in New Jersey. He also enjoyed golfing, antiques and refinishing furniture in his spare time.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three children: Randall, husband of Sue McCarthy, of Lititz; Sharon, wife of Bill Ceravolo, of Wenonah, N.J.; and Ray McCarthy, Port St. Lucie, of Florida; two sisters: Mary Tweedie and Helen Maguire; three grandsons: Robert McCarthy, Dan (Maria) Ceravolo and James Ceravolo, all of New Jersey; and three great- grandchildren.
His brother: John McCarthy, preceded him in death.
A mass of Christian burial was held on July 18 from St. James Catholic Church, Lititz. Final commendation and farewell followed at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
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College Hockey:Hobey Baker Finalists Announced
MINNEAPOLIS — At a news conference held today here, award foundation officials announced the 10 finalists for the 1999 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, presented annually to college hockey's most outstanding player.
The finalists were determined by a vote of head hockey coaches from all Division I NCAA schools, and are listed below in alphabetical order:
Name Yr Pos School
Jason Blake Sr F North Dakota
Hugo Boisvert Jr F Ohio State
Brian Gionta So F Boston College
Jeff Hamilton Jr F Yale
Eric Heffler Sr G St. Lawrence
Steve Kariya Sr F Maine
Jason Krog Sr F New Hampshire
Michel Larocque Sr G Boston University
Brian Swanson Sr F Colorado College
Mike York Sr F Michigan State
The names of the finalists will be advanced to the 18-member Hobey Baker selection committee, which will determine the 1999 recipient. The award will be announced at the Anaheim Hilton, Friday, Apr. 2, the off day of the 1999 NCAA championships.
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The Sixth Wife
Suzannah Dunn
2008, Historical Fiction (1540s Tudor England)
Harper, $13.95, 302 pages, Amazon ASIN 0061431567
Suzannah Dunn states in an essay included in this novel that she seeks to write real human drama rather than stilted costume drama. I find this aim admirable, and I'm all for books that connect and resonate with the reader. However, in this case a cursory historical gloss and soap operatic tone turned what could have been a dramatic reinterpretation of the events leading up to Katherine Parr's death into a rather ordinary and sometimes even dull read.
Many people know that Katherine Parr( Kate) was the last wife of King Henry VIII of England and that she survived him. Fewer know that Katherine was highly intelligent, well-educated, a devout Protestant, and that she caused something of a scandal by marrying the feckless Thomas Seymour not long after Henry VIII's death. In this novel readers see the events following Kate's marriage through the eyes of her close friend Catherine, Duchess of Sussex (Cathy).
Historians tell us of Kate's quick marriage, her pregnancy, and even the speculation surrounding the residence of the young Princess Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey at her home. However, the main strength of this novel lies in the author's ability to fill in some of the blanks with speculation as to how Kate's life affected those close to her. Even with its flaws, this story shows the reader why Katherine Parr is interesting and even important outside of her previous marriage to Henry VIII.
Sadly, one must wade through a lot of tedious muck to get to the really good parts of this novel. While some of the scenes between Kate and Cathy are interesting to read, it's difficult to get a clear sense of some of the other characters, which caused problems while reading. For instance, in order for the story to make sense, one has to understand on a certain level why Kate would love Thomas so deeply - and one could argue - so blindly. The relationship between the two is drawn in such mundane terms, and the history at crucial points given such a thin gloss that this critical point of the plot was lost to me. I believe the author earnestly tried to make her characters seem like real human beings rather than stiff historical figures, but at times they read like two-dimensional stock soap opera characters.
In addition, important secondary characters such as Princess Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey lack dimension and complexity. I rarely got the sense that they actually lived and had personalities of their own. The author tells the story through Cathy's eyes, and her limited perception may explain part of this problem. However, given that Cathy at her best is a sharp observer of those around her, one would expect her to see more in these girls since she resides in their household for much of the story. Cathy can be a very astute narrator at times, but she does fall oddly short on some very important characters.
While The Sixth Wife contains some interesting interpretations of history told by a narrator who is intriguing, even if not likable in the conventional sense, it ultimately felt like a very ordinary book. The author's decision to cut out the stuffier aspects associated with historical fiction perhaps took things too far. In not leaving quite enough of the historical background behind, the story occasionally felt like a garden-variety soap opera. Though things improved greatly by the end, the change came too late to save it from being a disappointingly average read for me.
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'Everyone can have their chance'
by Stuart Vose
Head coach's message for players.
Paolo Di Canio has challenged every member of his squad to make an impact as Sunderland look to drive up the Barclays Premier League table.
The Italian handed Connor Wickham a first start since January at Chelsea last week and was rewarded with an excellent display by the England U21 international.
In this moment we need also some people who play with instinct, but full of energy...There is a strategy, but now we need energy
- Paolo Di Canio
Matt Kilgallon also turned in an assured display having been recalled by Di Canio, who says the opportunities are there for all ahead of the final six games of the campaign.
"We have a group of young, talented players, [some of whom] have not played a lot of games this year," he said.
"Now they have a chance and can deliver a good job for us.
"I found [some of] them, when I came in, sad in some way. When you're not involved, often it's difficult.
"The fact is now we have reset everything. Everyone can have their chance."
Meanwhile Di Canio has highlighted energy and impetus as a key focus between now and the end of the season.
And he says augmenting his core of experienced players with exuberant youngsters is vital.
"We saw straight away that Connor did a very good job at Chelsea," he explained.
"It was not his first game at the top level this season but he did well.
"In this moment of the season we need players with experience, a fantastic background and quality like John [O'Shea], Stephane [Sessegnon] and many others.
"But in this moment we need also some people who play with instinct, but full of energy.
"There is a strategy, but now we need energy.
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Council Speaker Christine Quinn Wants to Reduce Restaurant Health-Grade Fines
Just call her "Hero of Restaurateurs" Quinn.
Wow. If you've wondered why restaurant health grades have become such a big deal, digest this figure: The city is set to pull in $48 million this fiscal year in fines paid by restaurants for violations in the 1,200-point health-grade system, writes the Daily News. But at least one person on the City Council finds this a bit much: Speaker Christine Quinn, who's trying to push through a bill that would reduce fines on non-food related infractions like broken tiles or cutting boards with too many grooves. The bill is expected to clear City Council but will then need the approval of health crusader Mayor Bloomberg. Maybe if they chance the system to impose huge fines for oversize sodas he'll agree? [NYDN]


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Paul McCartney is still around and performing good music. Revelations in a new book show that in spite of all of the fame and fortune in the his life he has nevertheless had a rough time with drugs and alcohol. McCartney's struggle with drugs and alcohol after the Beatles break up has been revealed in a new tell-all book reported The Times of India on June 11, 2014. Music journalist Tom Doyle has revealed McCartney's struggle with drugs and alcohol after the Beatles broke up in a new book titled, "Man on the Run: Paul McCartney in the 1970s."
Doyle shares that McCartney knew he was in serious trouble one morning when he couldn't lift his head off the pillow. McCartney is said to have had a dark thought flash through his mind that if he couldn't even make the effort to pull himself up he might suffocate at that time right there. Doyle paints a picture of a talented and famous entertainer who nevertheless almost didn't survive the '60s and the Beatles.
The 71-year-old musician's story came out in extensive interviews with Doyle. Doyle also interviewed almost everyone else who is still alive from that dark decade in McCartney's life. McCartney talked about how he almost had a nervous breakdown. His late wife Linda was shocked that the brilliant rock star she had married was suddenly a broken and beaten down man.
The 70's began in a literal alcoholic haze which ended up landing McCartney in a Japanese jail on a drug bust reports the New York Daily News. It appears McCartney was simply unprepared for taking on life beyond the Beatles. He was shaken up by the demise of the Beatles and the volatile relationship he had with fellow Beatle John Lennon. At times McCartney experienced sleepless nights which he spent shaking with anxiety.
McCartney often found it harder and harder to make it through the days which were filled with heavy drinking and self-sedation with marijuana. McCartney says Linda saved him. She brought him out of his depressed, substance-induced stupor with her love and compassion. McCartney got himself together and started writing songs again. Today McCartney is still around sharing his fantastic music with us.


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Magee, Prichard Named 2012 Outstanding Students
Caitlin Magee of San Leandro, Calif., and Cuyler Prichard of Aurora, Colo., were named Outstanding Students and received the 2012 Fran Jabara Leadership Award.
The Outstanding Student and Fran Jabara Leadership Award is given to two seniors who exemplify outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills and involvement, and portray an enthusiastically Christian faith. They must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and are voted upon by faculty and staff.
Magee was named Outstanding Female Student for her work ethic, humble spirit and embodiment of servant leadership. Magee served as a resident assistant this year under Naiya Hernandez, the resident director of Evans Hall. Hernandez said, "She is a prime example of a student leader and will make Sterling College proud as an alumna. Whether it is attending events, being a part of the volleyball team, or spending time in her dorm, she always has a positive attitude and a contagious joy. She works hard to apply herself to her academics and strives to meet the challenges she is presented with."
During her time at Sterling College, Magee was a two-time Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete and KCAC All-Conference Honorable Mention this past fall. She is the daughter of Randy and Louise Magee.
Prichard, named Outstanding Male Student, was described by Dr. T.H. Kwa, professor of business, as intelligent, diligent, honest, prudent, fun-loving and humble.
Eric Saiz, resident director of Douglas Men's and Women's Halls, said, "It has been a pleasure to work with Cuyler over the last two years. As a freshman he showed great maturity and leadership potential, so as a sophomore, he was placed as an RA in the upperclassmen dorms. During his time there, he earned the respect of his peers, his teammates, and his RD. If I were to choose one thing about him that I respect the most, it would be the way in which he handled his relationships, specifically his relationship with his soon-to-be wife. He has set an example of what a healthy, Christ-centered relationship should look like."
Prichard is the son of Wade and Melina Prichard.
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Bobby Simmons got his start refereeing for Ann Gunkels ASWA promotion during the Georgia wrestling wars. He later went to work for Georgia Championship Wrestling and refereed some of the most historic matches of the 70s and 80s. As an office employee, he was behind-the-scenes during the heyday of the Atlanta territory. This is not just Bobbys story, but an indepth look at the pro wrestling business of one of the most talked-about territories of all time.
Bobby's uncle
The claw hold
Hanging around the wrestling office
Meeting Rocket Monroe
Saturday mornings at the TV studio
Being paid $70 a week
The promotional war
Tricks of the trade
Memories of Ray Gunkel
Working 17-hour days
Making a 4-1/2 hour trip for $15
Pre-match instructions
"Get your own heat."
"Shut up and kick the tires!"
The history of the Sports Arena
Tear gas in the phone booth
Guarantees for referees
Makeshift windshield wipers
Argentina Apollo and the Golden Gladiator shoot
Buck Robley fires Charlie Smith
Introduction to Sputnik Monroe
Meatless hamburger
No-calorie strawberry pie
Ann Gunkel vs The National Wrestling Alliance
Promotional war
Ann Gunkel calls it quits
Slicing watermelon
Working for the NWA
Gorilla Watts
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Bearcat Wilkerson and blood
Luke Graham's granddaughter
Luke Graham and the 450-pound fan
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Fifty years ago today, July 6, 1964 Ringo Starr celebrated his 24th birthday with his Beatles band-members at the premier of their film "A Hard Days Night". The film featured the Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr in a sort of comical rockumentary. Today the Enzion Theatre, home to the Florida Film Festival will be presenting this classic films 50th Anniversary reissue—4K Digital Restoration at 1;00 PM for only $5.00! The film is being featured as part of their KidFest Summer Film Series which play for FREE on weekdays and $5 on weekends.
As with most projects connected to the Fab Four the film was a critical success garnering an Oscar nomination for best screenplay and best score. The film was produced in 16 weeks under the United Artists label in a black and white cinéma vérité style . It was made with a very low budget of only £200,000 which equaled about $500,000 USD and filming finished taping in under seven weeks. The film also featured some of the bands biggest hits which were released four days later on "A Hard Day's Night" and topped the charts grossing over $20,000 in the first week alone.
"A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964) 50th Anniversary reissue—4K Digital Restoration! SUN, JULY 6 AT 1PM - $5 / TUES, JULY 15 AT 3PM - FREE / TUES, JULY 29 AT 3PM – FREE The Beatles—the world's most famous rock and roll band—travel from their home town of Liverpool to London to perform in a television broadcast. Along the way they must rescue Paul's unconventional grandfather from various misadventures and drummer Ringo goes missing just before the crucial concert.
The Theatre will also be presenting several other classic films during their summer season including Buster Keatons THE GENERAL, OLIVER, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH,THE BLACK STALLION, and HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS. So come celebrate Ring's birthday while watching him and the rest of the Fab Four on screen at The Enzian Theater! For additional information: Phone: (407) 629-1088 Online: Enzian.org Facebook: Facebook.com/EnzianTheater Twitter: @EnzianTheater
Films score includes:
"A Hard Day's Night"
"I Should Have Known Better"
"I Wanna Be Your Man" (sample)
"Don't Bother Me" (Harrison) (sample)
"All My Loving" (sample)
"If I Fell"
"Can't Buy Me Love"
"And I Love Her"
"I'm Happy Just to Dance with You"
"Ringo's Theme (This Boy)"
"Tell Me Why"
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It was another day of surprises at the Brazilian World Cup. Out of four games today, we had two great games, one baffling one, and an entertaining one that was settled early and yet produced some good play. We also had a positive officiating highlight today with the performance of Noumandiez Doue in the Ecuador-France match.
Nigeria kept pace with Argentina in one of the most exciting 3-2 games of the tournament so far. We saw great and silly goals, early and late goals, goals by unexpected players and by the ones we have come to expect, and goals scored immediately in response to an opponent's score. The sequence of goals in this game was: at the 3rd and 4th minutes, then at the 45th+, and in the second half at the 46th, and then at the 50th. Messi scored the opening and closing goals of the first half on a rebound and a free kick to bring his total to four. Both teams advanced, Argentina in first place and Nigeria in second place in Group F.
Bosnia let loose and wound up a 3-1 winner over Iran who scored their first goal of the tournament. Both teams were eliminated in group play.
In the second double header of the day, Ecuador crumbled at the feet of France submitting to a 0-0 draw that eliminated them, while Switzerland leapfrogged over Ecuador, again, to come in second to France and advance in Group E. The Swiss progressed thanks to a hat trick by Xherdan Shaqiri. The French will play the Nigerians and the Swiss will play the Argentines.
The baffling Ecuadorean performance, by their players on the pitch and their coach on the sidelines, will be a mystery worth pursuing. Perhaps an explanation will come out some time, but the meltdown that we witnessed must have made fans think the Ecuadorean players and coach, Reinaldo Rueda, might want to determine what football means to them before next World Cup comes around.
The performance of Noumandiez Doue, from the single red card event perspective, was inspirational and in stark contrast to what we have witnessed from most of the other referees at this cup.
Finally, we did not hear about worries over water breaks, or from FIFA about Luis Suarez's biting incident, or of any further injuries or roster changes from anyone now into the next round. But additional information may be coming our way on all of these issues by the weekend.
Tomorrow brings us a great series of games—Portugal vs. Ghana, Germany vs. USA, Algeria vs. Russia and Belgium vs. South Korea—with all teams still somewhat in contention for a pass to the next round.
We have not yet heard if Cristiano Ronaldo and company are in shape for their game with Ghana but Ronaldo did say the following about his team's chances tomorrow: "We have given our best, but it's virtually impossible now [for us to qualify], but this is football." Portugal would have to clobber Ghana, and hope one team does the same in the USA-Germany game, to have a chance to progress. If they did move on, they probably do not have enough healthy firepower to go much further.
Meanwhile Jurgen Klinsmann, excited to see his old staff when Germany and USA meet, is full of optimism: "We are very hungry, very ambitious. Both teams are not yet into the knockout stage. We are almost there. We have to do it now, with this game." Speaking about the possibility of playing for a draw, which would see both teams through the coach said: "Their [Germany's] spirit is always going [at it] to the last second of the game. It's something we have as well in the U.S."


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Donald Allen Carpenter, 66, of Crimora, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 at Augusta Health.
Donald was born in Harrisonburg on May 14, 1946, and was a son of the late Max M. and Opal (Miller) Carpenter.
He retired from Pilgrim's Pride in 2004, and was a member of Montezuma Church of the Brethren in Dayton. He served in the U.S. Army and was an active member of Staunton Elks and Staunton Eagles.
On Aug. 17, 1992 he was united in marriage to Kandis Boven, who survives.
Donald is also survived by two sons, Michael Carpenter of Craigsville and Jason Carpenter of Waynesboro; two brothers, Larry Carpenter of Dayton and John Carpenter of Charlottesville; and two grandsons, Aiden and Cade Carpenter.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 38, New Hope, VA 24469.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com


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Care Coordination Program
Care Coordination for Children with Complex Medical Conditions
Coordinating the care of a child with medical complexity is a big job: making countless appointments, ensuring that information is shared, working with the school system, dealing with supplies and equipment, talking with insurers, and finding helpful community resources.That takes knowledge, skill and a lot of time. Parents want the best for their kids, and coordinating care can be difficult and stressful.
The Care Coordination Program is a new service in which a team from The Children's Institute works with families to ensure that their children with complex medical conditions receive the services they need when they need them. The team includes nurse care coordinators, health coaches and social workers, and is overseen by a physician.
Depending on each family's needs, care coordination can include:
• Making appointments for families with physicians, hospitals, therapists, in-home nursing, early intervention, testing centers, dentists, aides, medical equipment companies and others
• Ensuring that appointments happen in the right order and in a timely way, and that providers share all necessary records and other information
• Identifying school and community resources– such as transportation–that can support each child and family
• Working with insurers on coverage
How the Care Coordination Program works:
It's easy, convenient–and tailored to each family's needs.
1. Parents or guardians can refer their own child, or ask a physician or nurse to do it.
2. A care coordinator visits the family. Child and family needs are discussed, and goals are set.
3. The care coordinator creates the child's care plan–and the team goes to work for the child and family.
4. Under a physician's direction, care coordinators partner with the child's physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure a smooth flow of care and communication.
5. Each family has its own health coach, who works directly with the family and answers any questions.
6. Social workers coordinate family needs with community resources.
7. The child's health is monitored, and parents meet periodically with the care coordination team to re-assess the care plan and discuss any needed changes.
Expected Outcomes of Care Coordination:
Better health
Better healthcare
Lower healthcare costs
Eligibility for the Care Coordination Program:
Western Pennsylvania children and young people with medical complexity are eligible—for example, acquired brain injury, amplified pain disorders, spinal cord injury or multiple major diagnoses.
Medical complexity takes many forms, so please call us at 412-420-2599 for more information or to determine whether your child or patient can be enrolled. Download our referral form here.


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Benzino, whose real name is Raymond Scott, was dropped quite a few f-bombs in an explicit rant during a recent flight. It is unknown what set him off but Benzino was escorted off an airplane after cursing out the flight attendant. Footage of the incident was recorded and on Tueday TMZ made the tape available.
Benzino was on board a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta after a Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas. It is unknown exactly what the flight attendant said to him but Benzino erupted into a tirade of cursing. It has been reported that the flight attendant was questioning Benzino's seat assignment when he burst into a rage.
On the video Benzino can be heard ranting about the "racist motherf******" and shouting something about first class. It sounds like the flight attendant might have questioned that if he should be in first class or not when he blew up. After the profanity laced rant, Benzino was escorted off the plane with no further issues. He was booted in Chicago while the plane made a stop.
The "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star has had his share of drama already this year. He just recently has been recovering after his nephew shot him. The two were in Massechusetts attending the funeral of Benzino's mother when his nephew Gai Scott fired several shots at the car he was riding in. Benzino was shot once in the arm and another bullet grazed his back. He seems to have made a full recovery.
This airplane drama comes right on the heels of a Benzino wedding rumor. He posted a few pictures to his Instagram account of himself and fiance' Althea in white wedding gear and that set the rumors off. Apparently it's not the real deal though. Benzino and Althea Hart were reportedly just costumed up for a video shoot they were doing.


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When the moors invaded Spain, they brought rice with them, and spices, and when they departed they left behind palaces, and a legacy of cooking that developed over the next few thousand years, until it was imported, along with misfortune to the Americas. There it stewed, on the central and southern continents with new ingredients lent to it by native diets, Portuguese traders, and Africans in the Caribbean, slowly evolving into the many facets gathered together under the approximate banner of Latino cooking. Back in Spain, cuisine continued to evolve as well, pushed in new directions by the French and the rest of Europe. If you'll forgive me this oversimplifying, reckless condensation of three thousand years of complex culinary evolution into one paragraph, let's just say these two streams of culinary evolution are now highlighted in what we in San Francisco call "Nuevo Latin" cooking.
I can't claim to be much of a trend spotter, but it seems that while six or seven years we were enjoying a movement of Southeast Asian fusion with the likes of The Slanted Door and Ana Mandara, we are now fully engaged in a surge of Nuevo Latin expression.
One of the original forays into this realm, and still perhaps one of the most consistently pleasing and fresh is Alma. Well known to the young crowd that prowls the intersections of 22nd and 16th with Valencia Street, Alma delivers a focused and creative menu in a warm and comfortable setting that makes it both a perfect place for a dinner to catch up with some old friends or for a fun date.
Initially the restaurant appears small and intimate with its plaster walls gracefully curving towards the ceiling in proper Mediterranean style and its modest but gorgeous wooden and wrought iron bar in the front room. You may be surprised though, to be led out of this room and through several small archways that serve as gates to the other rooms of the restaurant and ultimately the kitchen. I love to sit in the back room where you can hear and see a bit of the front room and feel like you are hidden away in a Spanish daydream.
You may indeed think you are dreaming as the meal unfolds into a series of mouthwatering flavors that play with the best of the cuisines of Peru, Mexico, Spain, Basque country, the Caribbean, and more that I probably don't recognize. I suggest starting with one of their ceviches or even better, with their ceviche sampler that combines a bit of each of their nightly selection, along with perhaps their green plantain dumplings with asparagus, roasted shallots and wild arugula. If you didn't have one of their signature cocktails while you waited at the bar for your table, you might want to try one with an appetizer. You can't go wrong with their spiced rum Mojito or their Cola de Mono (monkey's tail) which is like a Mexican chocolate martini infused with cinnamon and coffee.
Don't fill up on the luscious drinks and sparkling fresh seafood appetizers because you need to save room to tackle their Churrasco-style pork chop with garlic scallion mashed potatoes, jicama-cabbage slaw and smoked chili jus. If you're not feeling up to that large charred piece of juicy goodness, perhaps you can choose from a grilled California yellowtail with onion-sweet chili relish, or a chipotle barbecued duck breast with mashed plantains. These are powerful, penetrating flavors, some spicy, some deep and savory, each refreshing and new. The food is pretty, but not sculpted -- you wouldn't want it to be " the flavors would seem contrived with a too-fancy presentation.
The service too, is perfectly competent and warm (although occasionally a little slow to get you started) but not formal. The corkage is average for the area ($15) and the wine list appropriate for the cuisine, offering a decent selection of white and light red wines by the glass and a mixed international set of bottles that all fall in the $25 to $45 dollar range. This is a great restaurant to bring your own bottle to, especially if you're fairly confident about the pairing of your wine with the food, and the staff know what to do with whatever you bring.
Be sure not to leave without dessert, in particular I urge you to indulge in the pastel de leche, a bit of cake which is drenched in aromatic sweet cream and scattered with strawberries about a dish that you will have to restrain yourself from licking clean. I consider myself to have a fair amount of self control, but I really have to fight not to order two of these each time I go.
Alma means "soul" in Spanish but you'll need no reminder from the big bubble letters that wrap the entrance to this hideaway " this food might be trendy, but it's definitely good for the soul.
1101 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 401-8959
Reservations are recommended Thursday thru Sunday, but if you forget, you're likely to get a table after a couple of drinks at the bar. Parking in that area is a nightmare so take BART or a cab if you can.
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text: No. 20 OSU Tops No. 31 Air Force 30-3 Photo By: Dave Nishitani/Oregon State Athletics 01-18-2014 Related Links Recap of 30-3 win over Air Force Follow Oregon State Wrestlling on: Twitter | Facebook Corvallis, Ore. – The No. 20 Oregon State wrestling team topped No. 31 Air Force 30-3 Saturday, with nine consecutive wins to seal the deal. Air Force's Josh Martinez collected the first three points of the match after an 11-6 decision over Joey Palmer (125), giving the Falcons an early lead. The Beavers responded with relentless pressure and didn't let up for the rest of the match. Oregon State's Drew Van Anrooy (133) tallied the first three points for the Beavs with an 8-2 decision over Greg Rinker. He was followed by teammate Joey Delgado (141), who collected a 3-2 decision over Air Force's David Walker, bringing the score to 6-3. Senior's Scott Sakaguchi (149) and RJ Pena (157) kept the ball rolling for the Beavs, gathering a combined six points. Sakaguchi earned a 10-4 decision over Natrelle Demison, while Pena tallied an 11-8 decision over Josh Kreimier, bringing the score to 12-3. Oregon State's Toney Chay (165) collected his first win in front of Beaver Nation with an 8-3 decision over Air Force's Jesse Stafford. Teammate Joe Latham (174) then tallied four points for the Beavers after a 24-14 major decision over Scott Reilly, giving the Beavers a 19-3 lead heading into the final three bouts. At 184, Austin Morehead earned a 9-0 major decision over Air Force's Daniel Barringer, advancing Oregon State's lead to 20. Moving into 197, Taylor Meeks tallied three points for the Beavs with a 13-10 decision over Parker Hines. Oregon State's Amarveer Dhesi (HWT) tallied four final points for the Beavers, after a 17-5 major decision over Air Force's Marcus Malecek, solidifying Oregon State's 30-3 victory. The Beavers face a quick turnaround and will battle No. 22 North Dakota State tomorrow in gill Coliseum at 12:30 p.m. PT. Follow match updates at wwwTrackwrestling.com and Twitter.com/OSU_Wrestling. Receive free admission to the wrestling meet by showing a purchased Oregon State Men's Basketball Civil War ticket at the box office window. Head Coach Jim Zalesky on the win… "It's better to win, it's always better for your confidence to win. Delgado got one out… Chay came from behind and found a way to win… So it was good for those guys to find a way to win." On true freshman Amarveer Dhesi's performance… "He looks good, he's coming along. He's still 19, so he's a young kid and I think he's improved this year. There's a lot of upside to him" Drew Van Anrooy on his performance… "I'm feeling pretty good; this is a good win for me. I've have worked to stay positive during the season. I take it with a strong hold and keep it going through the rest of the season." On the team's win… "We wrestle pretty well as a team. We're not there yet completely as a team, but we're doing better. We've done better this week and we're going to keep doing better until the national tournament." Results:125: Josh Martinez decision Joey Palmer, 11-6 (OSU 0, AF 3)133: Drew Van Anrooy decision Greg Rinker, 8-2 (OSU 3, AF 3)141: Joey Delgado decision David Walker, 3-2 (OSU 6, AF 3)149: Scott Sakaguchi decision Natrelle Demison, 10-4 (OSU 9, AF 3)157: RJ Pena decision Josh Kreimier, 11-8 (OSU 12, AF 3)165: Toney Chay decision Jesse Stafford, 8-3 (OSU 15, AF 3)174: Joe Latham major decision Scott Reilly, 24-14 (OSU 19, AF 3)184: Austin Morehead major decision Daniel Barringer, 9-0 (OSU 23, AF 3)197: Taylor Meeks decision Parker Hines, 13-10 (OSU 26, AF 3)HWT: Amarveer Dhesi major decision Marcus Malecek, 17-5 (OSU 30, AF 3) MORE FROM OREGON STATE Wrestling 6-14-2016 Thomas Earns Hansen Medal 6-09-2016 Miller new volunteer assistant 6-01-2016 Dhesi and Weisner Earn Top Honors LATEST HEADLINES 6-28-2016 Stoddard Promoted to Associate Head Coach 6-28-2016 Track Community Mourns Sam Bell's Passing 6-28-2016 Fehmel, Madrigal Earn More Freshman Honors 6-27-2016 Mark Barnard Named Oregon State Head Coach VIEW ARCHIVES Beavers On Pac-12 Networks Full TV Schedule ► Get Pac-12 Networks ►


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When you are in the business of providing a service, it is important to know who needs your service and how to get it to them. With those questions in mind, FindLaw conducted a survey of people who had a legal issue occur in their lives to ask them: what was it and what did you do about it? The results of the survey taught us a great deal about who legal consumers are, what they need, and why so many of them come to FindLaw.com.
The survey was conducted online and involved a final response group of over 500 people. The first key question the survey asked was what are the kinds of legal issues you have encountered in the past two years? Or, as we like to say, what happened when life got legal?
According to the survey, most of the legal issues our consumers faced were those related to everyday life. The most common were those involving parking or other non-criminal traffic violations, at 31%. The next most common problems involved will preparation or other estate planning issues, with 26%, followed by family/domestic issues, at 26%.
The results changed a bit, however, when FindLaw asked about which of these legal issues consumers felt was most important. Not surprisingly, those pesky traffic violations tended to slide down the scale a bit. Respondents to the survey ranked the most important legal issue they faced as those concerning family/domestic issues (18%). Issues over preparing wills or other estate planning were second in line with 15%, with the traffic violations pulling in at only 10%.
Now that we learned what issues are important for consumers to cope with, the follow up question became, what's next? Most respondents to the survey dealt with their legal need by contacting a legal professional or organization and for most (92%), this meant contacting a lawyer or law firm. About one fourth of legal consumers preferred to handle the issue on their own. Of this group, 49% represented themselves and 45% filed a claim or other forms on their own. Even those who decided to go it alone though, acted promptly to protect their interests. The survey found more than half (62%) acted on their legal need within a week.
This survey was undertaken with the purpose of understanding the needs of legal consumers. In asking questions about what legal issues consumers face and what do they do in response, FindLaw seeks to to become even better at always being part of the solution.
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|Import Restrictions Announced for Horses from New Mexico Entering Canada
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January 8, 2010 — The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that due to the outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in the state of New Mexico, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing the following import restrictions effective January 11, 2010:
A) For horses from New Mexico for all end-uses (including Canadian horses returning to Canada) the following import conditions will be required:
Import permit; and
Additional US certification stating:B) For horses for all end-uses from other states the following requirement applies:
"During the previous twenty-one (21) days, the animal(s) in this shipment has/have not been in the state of New Mexico or Texas"
The CFIA has confirmed that the import restriction only applies to live horse, donkey or mule imports and not to equine semen or equine embryo imports.
Current import requirements for horses entering Canada may be found using the CFIA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) at http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca. To determine specific import requirements for each horse, specific parameters that refer to each horse's circumstances will need to be entered and customized import requirements will be provided.
Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is caused by two parasitic organisms, Babesia equi and Babesia caballi. It is primarily transmitted to equidae by ticks but this bloodborne disease can be spread mechanically from animal to animal by contaminated needles or surgical instruments.
Once infected, an equine can take 7 to 22 days to show signs of illness. Mild forms of the disease cause equines to appear weak and show lack of appetite. More acute cases can occur where EP is not common and the animals have not built up a resistance to the disease. Signs of the acute phase include fever, anemia, jaundiced mucous membranes, a swollen abdomen, laboured breathing, central nervous system disturbances, roughened-hair coats, constipation, colic, and hemoglobinuria—a condition which gives urine a red color. In some cases, death may occur. Equidae that survive the acute phase of infection may continue to carry the parasites for long periods of time. These animals are potential sources of infection to others through tick-borne transmission or mechanical transfer by needles or surgical instruments.
EP is not endemic to the United States or Canada and some other countries but it is present in the Caribbean, South and Central America, Eastern and Southern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The greatest risk for introduction of this disease is through the trading of animals or international equestrian sports where infected and non-infected animals are in contact. If an outbreak of EP occurs in a country such as the USA, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) must be notified and made aware of the steps that will be taken to eradicate the disease. (Source: USDA)
About Equine Canada Breeds & Industry Division
Equine Canada Breeds & Industry Division provides a structure for the more than 40 breed organizations operating in Canada to unite as a coalition under the national federation of Equine Canada. It provides a forum from which to seek and exchange information between Equine Canada, Canadian stakeholders, the Government of Canada and foreign entities. The Breeds & Industry Division works to promote and assist a vibrant equine industry and to affect policy in Canada. Breed organizations and industry partners share resources and expertise with unity of purpose to increase the long-term profitability of Canada's equine sector and ensure its future viability. Visit equinecanada.ca for complete information about the Equine Canada Breeds & Industry Division.
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Equine Canada is Canada's national governing body for equestrianism. A member-driven, charitable institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national authority for equestrian competition; the national voice for recreational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry. Equine Canada is recognized by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit equinecanada.ca.


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Shanghai Yafan Longmen Hotel
- Location: Shanghai Railway Station
- Address: No. 777 Hengfeng Road, Zhabei District, Shanghai
- Tel: 021-61421888 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: 上海亚繁龙门大酒店
- Lowest Price: $74
Redecorated in 2007, the Shanghai Yafan Longmen Hotel is located on west side of Shanghai New Railway Station south plaza, within walking distance to the Shanghai Railway Station and adjacent to the Metro Station. It is 3.5km away from the city center, 15km away from the Hongqiao Airport and 36km away from the Pudong Airport.
There are 300 guest rooms in the Shanghai Yafan Longmen Hotel, including business room, executive room and deluxe room, etc. All rooms are provided with broadband internet access and IDD/DDD phone and other service amenities. As for dining service, there are Chinese restaurant and western restaurant in the hotel. The Chinese restaurant provides guests mainly with Cantonese cuisine. Other facilities in the hotel include business center, meeting room, parking lot, fitness center and spa and sauna center, etc. Apart from these, the Shanghai Yafan Longmen Hotel also provides service such as foreign curency exchange service, ticket booking and laundry service and so on.
- Prices not include 18% service fee and tax.
- Payment Method: pay using our secure online payment service or pay at the hotel at some hotels.
- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
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|Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Color Television, Coffee/tea maker, Telephone, Electronic Lock, Bath and Shower, Non-smoking rooms available, Internet access
Hotel Amenities: Elevator, Parking, Air-Conditioned Facilities, Sauna, Business Center, Gymnasium , Meeting Room, Deposit Box at Front Desk, Fire Detector
Dining Facilities: Chinese Restaurant, Bar
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Rodney Ascher's documentary "Room 237: Being An Inquiry Into 'The Shining' In 9 Parts" is a fascinating exploration of director Stanley Kubrick's controversial 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel, and the subjective nature of art. The film is narrated by five film buffs/semioticians/amateur detectives: Bill Blakemore, Geoffrey Cocks, Juli Kearns, John Fell Ryan and Jay Weidner. Each has his or her own theory as to exactly what Kubrick was intending with a film that was viewed by contemporary critics as a failure, the work of a master filmmaker working with material that was beneath him.
Among the interpretations, some more convincing than others: "The Shining" is a metaphor for the genocide of the American Indian; a metaphor for the Holocaust; a coded explanation of Kubrick's alleged participation in faking footage of the Apollo 11 moon landing; and/or an allegory of the whole of human history.
Stanley Kubrick was a genius, with an IQ of 200, and probably the most meticulous filmmaker in the history of cinema. He researched his films exhaustively, and spent years on each one, with many, many months of pre- and post-production. The various theorists, whose sometimes plausible, sometimes outlandish interpretations are presented here, reason that every element of the film, from the posters on the wall to the patterns on the wall-to-wall carpeting to the cans of baking powder in the Overlook Hotel pantry, all have deeper meaning.
Leon Vitali, Kubrick's personal assistant on "The Shining," told The New York Times, "There are ideas espoused in the movie that I know to be total balderdash...I'm certain that he wouldn't have wanted to listen to about 70, or maybe 80 percent [of Room 237]... Because it's pure gibberish."
Of course, that would mean that 20 to 30 percent of the theories presented in the documentary have some merit.
One of the statements that concerns where Kubrick was at in his career at the time he made "The Shining" rings especially true. His previous film, 1975's "Barry Lyndon" is the only film in the director's oeuvre that could be described as "boring." Quite simply, "Kubrick was bored."
The speaker posits that, in response to this boredom, and the resultant creative torpor, "Big Stan" (as "Dr. Strangelove" co-writer Terry Southern dubbed him) made a film so loaded with subtext that it transcended its lowly roots in genre fiction. While Stephen King was appalled at the liberties taken with his novel, Kubrick had bigger fish to fry, philosophically.
Or not. Maybe he just wanted to make a scary movie.
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How to Talk With a Gay or Lesbian Person
Lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people are everywhere, and it takes a lot of courage to be true to yourself, especially when some people might disapprove. It takes a lot of good character to cope with life sometimes, and people in the LGBT community tend to show these excellent qualities from their life. If you are respectful and open-minded, you could make some awesome friends who might help you learn to be braver and truer to yourself too!
1Understand Gay and Lesbian People. Learn that gay men and lesbians are no different from any other group of people:
- Forget about stereotypes - gay men and lesbians lead a huge variety of lifestyles; not everyone is obvious in their appearance or their actions.
- Accept the fact that the ability to love or care for another is not solely related to sexuality, and that all relationships, whether heterosexual or homosexual, are built on mutual attraction, love, respect and trust.
- Understand that gay and lesbian people do not choose to be gay and cannot make themselves straight; just as straight people do not choose to feel attracted towards the opposite sex.
2Be open minded, as you would be with any other person. There are nice and mean gay people; just as there are nice and mean straight people. It takes a lot of good character to cope with life sometimes, and people in the LGBT community tend to show these excellent qualities from their life.
3Do not assume that a person is sexually attracted to you. If you are female, do you assume that all straight boys are attracted to you? If you are male, do you think all straight girls are interested in you, just because they like boys? That would be ridiculous! The same thing applies to everyone; just because a person is attracted to your gender does not mean that they are sexually interested in you.
4Be respectful. If you have questions, be aware that you may be treading on sensitive ground. Would you appreciate being asked about your sex life by a work colleague? Probably not. Think about if you were asked that kind of question about being straight and about your partner. Use this as a gauge for what topics might be uncomfortable and what are okay. A gay or bisexual person may wish to disclose their sexual preferences with you, or they may not. Don't assume that you can change someone, and offering to do so is offensive, and impossible. Could someone of your gender change your orientation?
5Be aware that it took a lot of courage for someone to tell you that he or she is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, and that it is a gift of honesty and trust. It is important to that person's integrity to be honest about themselves, and you owe it to them and to yourself to be as understanding to them as you would want them to be with you.
6Realize that friendship with a person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender is no different. If you have friendships with member of the opposite sex, its no different to having a friendship with someone who has a different sexual orientation than you. Be yourself - people will be able to see through attempts you make to hide what you're really thinking and feeling.
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If I have started talking to a lesbian, am I straight or gay?wikiHow ContributorIf you are romantically and/or sexually attracted to her then you might be gay. But only you can know for sure -- nobody else can tell you your sexual orientation.
- Remember that homosexuality is not a choice or a mere preference.
- They most likely will not hit on you. If you do not want them hitting on you, then just do when what you do when a heterosexual person you are not interested in hits on you - politely say 'no thanks' and they will get the picture.
- Do not be afraid to talk to anyone. You may not even know that someone is LGBT or straight; it doesn't make any difference to how you should act.
- Talk to them as you would talk to anyone else. Just because they're LGBT it doesn't mean they aren't a person in exactly the same way you are.
- Don't use the term "gay" in reference to something you don't like or disagree with.
- Examine your motive for wanting to talk to the gay person. For example, do not do it as a dare or to "save" them or because you see them as an entertaining "freak" show.
- Just as it would be inappropriate for a person to impose his or her view upon you, be careful that the expression of your view, whether religious or not, does not make a person feel that they are evil or untouchable. If you truly want to understand people, you will need to approach them with an open mind.
- Don't overstep any boundaries.
- Hostility will most often be met with hostility. Simply try to open a dialogue rather than lecturing based on your past knowledge or experience. Opening yourself to a person and truly making yourself willing to hear him or her can go a long way towards real understanding between both of you. Using derogatory slang is - at the very least - thoughtlessly using language that shows to other people that you don't respect the LGBT community.
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Here is a meal for people who are on a gluten free diet or for people who want to try a new meal. This recipe is called 'Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto' This dish is just 426 calories per serving which is 1 cup and a half of risotto. This dish is usually cooked for special occasions but if you'd like to cook and try a new dish then this dish is perfect. Here is the recipe link http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/greek-shrimp-asparagus-risotto-50400000117255/.
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Hammacher Schlemmer Debuts Unique Holiday Gift Offerings
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The Full Bottle Wine glass, stemware that holds up to 750 milliliters and permits anyone to say that they only had one glass, has made the Hammacher Schlemmer Holiday Gift Guide for 2013. The intent of the Hammacher Schlemmer gift guide is, the retailer stated, to offer an assortment of products that solve problems or are the only ones of their kind.
"The Holiday Gift Guide provides customers with a means for finding unconventional gifts— presents that are not easily found elsewhere," said Hammacher Schlemmer's general manager Fred Berns.
Other products included in the guide are The Oilless Fryer, an appliance that cooks crisp, succulent fried food without any oil, The Wireless iPhone Photo Printer, a device that prints color photographs from an iPhone or Android-powered phone, and The 50' Snowball Launcher, a toy blaster that makes and shoots softball-sized snowballs. Also on offer are The iPhone Binoculars, which display images at eight-times magnification on the smartphone, The Wireless Speaker Ear Warmers, a product that protects ears from the cold and delivers sound from a smartphone, The World's Smallest Automatic Umbrella, retracting to merely eight inches long for unobtrusive storage, The VHS To DVD Converter, and The One Year Smartphone Back Up Battery. Also included, under the heading whimsical gifts, is The Mind Controlled UFO, a flying orb that is remotely controlled by one's own brain waves, according to Hammacher Schlemmer.
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) – The probability that glaucoma will blind you has diminished nearly 50 percent since 1980, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
Glaucoma is still the leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting 60.5 million people globally and 2.7 million people over the age of 40 in the U.S. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic studied long-term data from a population study performed in Minnesota, and found the probability patients would become blind fell from 25.8 percent for those diagnosed between 1965 and 1980 to 13.5 percent for those diagnosed between 1981 and 2000. The reduction is believed to be the product of advances in diagnosing and therapies, researchers wrote.
"These results are extremely encouraging for both those suffering from glaucoma and the doctors who care for them, and suggest that the improvements in the diagnosis and treatment have played a key role in improving outcomes," study lead Arthur J. Sit, MD, was quoted as saying. "It is critical that research into this devastating disease continues, and all eye care providers be vigilant in looking for early signs of glaucoma during routine exams."
For more information, go to: http://www.aao.org/newsroom/release/probability-blindness-from-glaucoma-reduced.cfm
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Policing The Police
I was at the G20 protests in London on 1st April. I took this photograph of the 'charming gentlemen' who were supposed to be keeping the peace. As we know they were instead beating people up, and slapping women around, hence their disguises. I mention this now because I've just seen a BBC story in which an MP is reported as saying that "police must modify their behaviour in an age where their actions were easily filmed by the public." Translated this means that if they are not being photographed then they can do what they like. A bit like MPs and their expenses, if no one can see what they are up to then they should be expected to get away with what they can.
It seems to old-fashioned me that police, MPs, anyone with a position of responsibility in public life, should have the personality and self control to stay within the letter and spirit of the law and be role models for everyone else. This is Britain, not Italy!


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Channel 501 provides coverage on international news from a local perspective.
On March 2009, Astro AWANI produced its first English language programme.
Our programmes feature interviews with local experts and personalities in line with Astro AWANI's aspiration to provide global coverage and act as a gateway to the world to our viewers.
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ASK IRA: What about a Chris Kaman trade for the Heat?
Q: If Mike Miller comes back healthy, and the Hornets want youth, why not package Mario Chalmers, Joel Anthony and Miller for the expiring contract of Chris Kaman? — Jack.
A: Because Mario just re-signed as a free agent he cannot be dealt until February. Also, considering how the Hornets avoided long-term contracts in the Chris Paul trade with the Clippers, I'm not sure they (as in David Stern and his henchmen) would be willing to take on Miller's deal. But I do agree the Hornets' need for Kaman, amid their rebuilding, is limited and that he would fill a void for the Heat.
Q: It sounds to me like Dwyane Wade and the other veterans' recent praise of Norris Cole is actually more indicative of their frustration with Chalmers. With all that went on during the lockout and his late signing, is Mario in the doghouse? — Walter.
A: I think you're reading too much into it. It's more a case that Mario is what he is, a player who is not overly spectacular, but did have encouraging moments in Sunday's preseason opener. With Cole, there is hope for more, an intriguing upside. It's more a case of Norris being the new guy in town than anything Mario has or hasn't done.
Q: Is Gilbert Arenas even remotely on Miami's radar? He doesn't seem like a good fit in Miami, but even Pat Riley has to be a tiny bit intrigued by his talent and potential. — Jake.
A: Riley's cursory answer last week was the Heat were not interested at the moment. So consider it a moment-by-moment deliberation.
Q: How about Didier Ilunga Mbenga (D.J. Mbenga) as a veteran center addition for the Heat? He's just 31 years old, a somewhat athletic 7 feet, with shot-blocking and defensive abilities, and he has a championship under his belt. — Arnel.
A: Just 31? And it's a bit of a stretch to call him a championship center any more than you would call Earl Barron a championship center (yes, he, too, has a ring). But it's nice to see the D.J. Mbenga fan club working overtime.
Q: You've mentioned Dwyane looks leaner. Does he look more explosive or agile? Do you think this is from traveling during offseason or his intention to cut weight as he gets older? Thanks. — Vincent.
A: He said he tends to reinvent his body every year, and I think with LeBron's brawn, he sees a quicker version of himself as the better complement. But also appreciate that Riley said he is not yet completely sold on Dwyane's conditioning at this point.


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HTP queen, I am Mike, and I am glad to see someone else here who is in tune with KMT.
As for your locs, they are nor dreadful. My first teacher has the absolute most beautiful locs and remember that is't not whether they are dreadful in appearance, but the dread they instill within those who should feel dreadful. The locs are the antennas, the roots.
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The official deadline may be a month away but England manager Roy Hodgson is set to name his World Cup squad in just under a week's time, three weeks earlier than required. He will announce the 23 names who have made it, as well as seven players who will be on standby should any of the original 23 suffer a tournament-ending injury.
This is a good decision as it conveys a sense to those who make it that Hodgson has full confidence in them as by announcing his squad this early (the day after the Premier League season finishes), it suggests that he is very certain about who he wants to include and it's highly likely that Hodgson knows his 23 men right now. As a result, those players who are named will be brimming with even more confidence going into the summer.
What has been causing much debate throughout this season (and will undoubtedly continue to cause even further debate after the announcement) is who deserves to be in that squad. Every England fan will have their own ideas on who should or shouldn't be included. This season, we've been fortunate in that several young talents (which we apparently don't have any of/enough of) have come on leaps and bounds. At the start of the season, I'd have struggled to name 23 English players who I would've deemed good enough to play for the national side. However, after a season in which many of the players I had doubts over have hit form at the right time, I've been able to choose a good squad and the main difficulty in choosing it wasn't in who would make it but in who would miss out.
There have been many factors to consider such as whether to choose players by form, whether to go for youth over experience or vice versa and how to ensure the squad has "a bit of everything" in it so that there are multiple formations and systems we can tinker with. The tournament may only be a few games long but in that short period of time, we will come up against vastly different styles of play so we have to be adaptable to nullify all of these various threats (it's no good being able to keep Italy out in the first game only to fall apart at the sight of a certain Luis Suarez for Uruguay).
So having taken all of the above into account, here is my final 23 which will probably prove to be very wide of the mark when Hodgson reveals all:
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart, Ben Foster, John Ruddy
Centre Backs: Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Michael Dawson, Phil Jones
Left Backs: Leighton Baines, Luke Shaw
Right Backs: Glen Johnson, Kyle Walker
Centre Midfielders: Steven Gerrard, Jack Wilshere, Jordan Henderson, Ross Barkley
Wingers/Attacking Midfielders: Raheem Sterling, Adam Lallana, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Strikers: Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Rickie Lambert, Andy Carroll
The three goalkeepers were fairly straight-forward to choose. Hart, Foster and Ruddy are the only three English goalkeepers in the Premier League and although Fraser Forster is also a good goalkeeper, playing for the unrivalled Scottish champions isn't the best place to prove himself or attempt to make the grade at international level.
In the defence I've sprung a surprise as Michael Dawson's name has barely been mentioned at all as a possible centre half candidate. Ever since John Terry's retirement from international football after Euro 2012, England have been struggling to find a replacement and that entire part of the team has been a weakness. For the most part, Gary Cahill (Terry's centre back partner at club level) and Everton's Phil Jagielka have been paired together and this partnership will more than likely be preferred by Hodgson in Brazil and no one can argue with that as they are definitely the best two options we have.
However, other than those two , no other centre backs have really stood out over the last couple of seasons. Chris Smalling simply doesn't cut the mustard for me. Steven Caulker has done reasonably well at Cardiff but at the end of the day, he has ended up in a relegated team which has conceded the second highest number of goals in the league. Not a good statistic if you want to play for England. Joleon Lescott simply hasn't had enough game time at Manchester City with Martin Demichelis being the preferred partner for Vincent Kompany, which is a bit of shame really as Lescott did well alongside Terry at the Euros and would've probably made it into my squad otherwise.
Then of course, there's been the debate surrounding a potential return for John Terry. Despite struggling in his absence since he called time on his international career, and whilst I can see the sense in wanting to have familiar partnerships throughout the team (Terry and Cahill as it would be in this case), I personally wouldn't be including Terry. Putting it simply, we need to move on. Therefore, having ruled out all of the above, I chose Michael Dawson who is a solid and consistent defender. He may have only four England caps to his name but he has surely deserved more and I would have no worries if he had to step in as cover. I also included Phil Jones due to his versatility as he can fill in very capably at either centre back or right back or even centre midfield. This ensures that we aren't light on cover for any defensive position.
For the second left back choice, I have gone for the youth of Luke Shaw over the experience of Ashley Cole largely for the same reason as to why I didn't select John Terry. Also, with Cole not featuring a great deal for Chelsea this season and with Luke Shaw playing a starring role for Southampton, surely the latter deserves his chance based on form. Not only that but it seems clear that Luke Shaw will go on to be a great player for England so we really need to start giving him some tournament experience.
The right backs were easy to choose with Glen Johnson getting the nod over Kyle Walker as first choice, having been involved in a Liverpool side that have threatened to win the title this season (but now look like finishing second). Walker has been out of the Spurs side with injury lately but is expected to have recovered in time for the World Cup. However, if he didn't make it, I'd look no further than Johnson's Liverpool teammate – Jon Flanagan.
Centre midfield is the one area in which we actually boast some real depth. There are some significant names who haven't been included here, perhaps none more so than Frank Lampard. I'm a fan of Lamps as a player and I personally believe he is one of the best central midfield players to have ever played in the Premier League (certainly goal scoring-wise). However, much like his Chelsea teammates Terry and Cole, I've not chosen him as I believe we have younger (and perhaps better) options which we need to start introducing to the fold. I'm mostly talking about Ross Barkley. What a player he already is and what a player he looks set to become.
As for the other three choices, Steven Gerrard is the only automatic choice as he is Liverpool's and England's captain and is also the most vital cog for both. Alongside Gerrard I've gone for his Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson. All successful international sides are built around the nucleus of one club side in that particular country. Spain's starting eleven in the past few tournaments (those which they've won) has had a huge Barcelona influence. For England this summer, we have to make the most of Liverpool's success this season (whether they win the title or not) and include as many of them as possible in the squad as they're all in the form of their lives. Henderson would also bring a lot of energy into the midfield which has been noticeably lacking in previous tournaments and it will also be vital in trying to stop Italy's Andrea Pirlo from dictating the opening game. The other choice is Jack Wilshere, provided he is fit. Again, he should be ready for Brazil but if not then we also have the likes of Michael Carrick and even Gareth Barry, who's had an excellent season, who can very capably step in if needed.
Two of the wingers are virtually guaranteed to be on the plane – Raheem Sterling has probably been one of the best young players in the Premier League this season and is now head and shoulders above all of the other candidates, probably even Theo Walcott if he was fit. Adam Lallana also comfortably made it into my squad as he looks like the complete midfielder and one of the most (if not the most) technically gifted players we've got at the moment. Lallana can also play in an attacking midfield role behind the striker(s) (and so can Ross Barkley) so this gives us even more options with formations. Andros Townsend would've been in my squad instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had he not been ruled out with injury due to his excellent performances in the final two vital qualifiers. Finally, James Milner squeezes in due to his versatility. He is the Phil Jones of the midfield as he can play virtually anywhere in the middle third and he's always reliable when called upon.
Finally, the strikers provided much food for thought. Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge are obvious choices and will definitely be on the plane provided they avoid injury. However, there aren't too many options for the other two "back-up" slots. Danny Welbeck has a decent scoring record for England but hasn't been playing or scoring regularly for Manchester United so I chose not to go with him. Jay Rodriguez's 17 goals for Southampton had him firmly in contention until he picked up an injury which has ruled him out. Whilst there has been much debate over whether it should be Rickie Lambert or Andy Carroll who goes, in much the same way as it has been a battle of Cole V Shaw, I've gone with both. The mistake many people have made is that they see Lambert as being a similar type of striker to Carroll (tall target man). However, having watched a lot of Lambert's goals, I think it's wrong to describe him as just a target man (someone you can lump it up to) as he has scored many goals with his feet, and if he fits into Mauricio Pochettino's free-flowing style of play then that suggests he isn't the one-dimensional striker many people believe him to be. He's also deadly from the penalty spot (which is rare for an England player) and from free kicks and of course, he links up perfectly with Lallana.
So there it is, that's who I've chosen and why. Essentially my selections were based on form, and therefore who deserves it most, rather than those who are experienced but haven't had the best of seasons. Having seen the likes of Sterling, Barkley and Shaw really come of age this season, it's become apparent that we should give them the opportunity to feature prominently now so that England can start to catch up with the likes of Spain and Germany in future tournaments. Well, we can at least hope.


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Out on the bench, weld all joints. Weld part of a joint, and then go tothe next joint and weld part of it. Repeat this process of movingaround, partly welding joints until all is complete. This will minimizewarpage of the unit and help to maintain its fit in the chassis.
Still on the bench, we fitted the Oval Craft seatback into the frame.All the mounting holes were drilled, and the seat was secured with7/16-inch Grade 8 bolts. The bolt size may seem like overkill, but usinga bolt this size allows the load to be spread over a larger area.
Now is the time to locate the attachment points for the belts. CSCsupplies tabs for mounting all of these. We used some of theirs and someparts from A&A Manufacturing. From CSC we used two tabs on the frontcrossbar to bolt to the seat. Additionally, CSC's tabs were used forside seat mounting bolts, and one tab is used for a five-point harnesson the front crossbar.
Belt Attachment
A&A has a new part, a "U" shaped piece used for belt attachments. Youshould always mount belts between two tabs, putting the belt attachmentbolt in double shear. The A&A bracket lets us weld one tab in place andstill have the attachment bolt in double shear. We used these for thelap belt holders.
For the shoulder belts, we did it two ways. If you have room, use thedouble shear bracket. If the seat is too close to the cage bar to allowthe adjuster or mounting hardware to clear the seat, then use a singletab pointing down as shown in the photos. Be careful to mount all thebelt hardware in the correct location.
We selected a six-point harness from Leaf Racewear. The lap belts shouldangle up at about a 45 degree angle from their attachment point. Theyshould follow a path across the pelvic area of the driver. The mountshould be located so that the belt does not pull against the edge of thehole where it goes through the seat. The double shear bracket here isnice to have because the belt hardware can freely pivot.
At no time should the belt adjusting hardware contact the metal seat. Itmust be on either inside, or preferably outside, the seat. Such contactcan cause improper adjustments as well as the infamous "dumping" where abelt is stacked against one side of the hardware. Dumping could causeshearing against a hardware edge.


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Cork Bits: ideas for your Napa Valley weekend
This weekend is shaping up to be another busy one for us. Tomorrow, we've got a FULL calendar–first, we're headed to Cliff Lede Vineyards in Yountville for a private tour/tasting, which we're really looking forward to (stay tuned for some write-ups and maybe even a video or two of our experience).
After that, we're headed to Judd's Hill on Silverado Trail to check out their open house.
And finally, we've got tickets to the sold-out premiere of Merlove, the documentary film put together by Rudy McClain, at Copia. Speaking of which, tomorrow we'll publish our interview with Rudy–he's a cool guy, so be on the lookout for that.
We've also made an small update–any Napa Valley-based business or organization with an upcoming event is invited to submit details for inclusion on our events calendar. It's free and easy. OK, on with it.
Here are a couple events taking place this weekend that may be worth checking out:
Saturday, June 28th
- Bourassa Vineyards will host a 'Burger and Bordeaux' BBQ for all. Stop by 190 Camino Oruga Ste. 5 in Napa between 3pm – 6pm for the festivities. Cost is $5 per person, free for wine club memembers. Call 800-499-2366 for more information
- After you finish up your burger, head to downtown Napa's Stave Wine Lounge where you'll enjoy a tasting of Silverado Vineyards' reserve wines. Location is 1149 First Street in Napa and the cost is just $10 per person. The tasting will run from 6pm – 8pm and you can call 707-259-5411 for all the details
Happy weekend!
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