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The Romance Covers
Franco sent us many of his cover flats, so in those instances we've included the spine image as well as the front cover. The front cover and the book's spine are both of critical importance because it is one of these two views that readers generally first see. As consumers usually see the spine first, it should hint at what's on the front cover.
Sandi and I often have different taste in art and colors, but this time we both fell in love with Franco's The Rose and The Warrior (below on the left), published by Bantam.
Bantam hires Franco for many such detailed and complex cover paintings. I don't usually like shirtless heroes, but this one works for me because he fits in with the rest of the images depicted. Franco shows several scenes from the book integrated into this one painting: the battle scene in the lower foreground; the hero, front and center, dominating the image; the hero and heroine in the right background, in full costume; and the setting, with a castle, in the left background. Bold, vibrant color, dramatic use of light and shadow, perfect detailing, and great-looking models with fine expressions made this book jump off the shelf for us. One also knows a lot about this novel just by looking at the art. Because of the plaid and the castle, one knows the hero is a Scot. Because of the battle scene and sword, one knows a war or battle is occuring. And, from the costumes, castle, and window behind the hero and heroine, one knows the setting is medieval. When the cover can show the story so very visually, the artist has truly succeeded in doing his job.
Bantam also publishes the Fanfare imprint, and Daring the Devil (above to the right) was part of that line. The cover is jumping out at me in bookstores right now. Again we have that same bold use of color and good-looking models. However, instead of vignettes, Franco zooms in with a dramatic treatment of the leads, front and center, beautifully set off by a background of ships, buildings and the setting sun. We know we are on the docks and in the past by both costumes and the type of ship. Notice the contrasting use of purple and scarlet together - they pull the eye to the cover. What's more, neither is the heroine falling out of her dress nor is the hero shirtless, both of which would have cheapened the imagery. Certainly it is a clinch shot but it is one with class. This cover also reminds me of Elaine Duillo's cover art. She is the romance cover artist whose work Franco most admires.
Then, for a complete change of pace, there is Another Chance to Dream, published by Berkley. In the medieval era, there was a strong emphasis on textiles and metal work. Thus, Franco's putting the warrior's fiber banner on a metal rod is a unique way to show this era. Winding the roses around the rod is romantic and a fanciful remembrance of when ladies granted boons to their knights at a tourney. I'm so used to seeing flowers just plopped onto a cover, that this was a marvelous change. I particularly like this banner's being set against the white background. Notice that the banner casts a shadow too, just as it would in the real world. The tapestry strip running up the right side of the cover pulls the image together by echoing the color scheme of the rose-entwined rod. It's simple and complex at the same time. I like this use of a textile better than seeing the textile as the entire background of a cover flat, its most frequent use in romance covers.
The cover on the left is one of a series produced by Bantam Fanfare called Meet Me At Midnight. We are only showing you one of the series, A Kiss at Midnight. The background treatment is simpler with a giant sundial style clock keying us into a more ancient era with just the hint of a locale behind it. The hero and heroine are front and center but only the top half of their bodies are fully depicted; The rest of their bodies are veiled in color, With Franco's recognizable use of bold, bright color - this time a saturation in gold tones - he makes the title stand on its own, but ties it as well to the rest of the series. Each book in the series has a different style clock in the background. The leads are in the foreground in a romantic clinch with costumes appropriate to their era. The series' title runs in a banner along the top of each book too while the specific book's title is on the lower front.
I have often wondered why romance covers don't use art work inspired by the French Impressionists. People who work at the art museum in my city report that the impressionists bring in tremendous crowds that are filled with women. Franco uses that style for this landscape, which reminds me of Claude Monet's work, for the contemporary romance Island of Dreams, published by Warners. Impressionism isn't supposed to look realistic. It is supposed to look better than reality, and this certainly does. Impressionism is also renowned for the quality of light it captures, which is why many of these painters painted outdoors. It's almost as if you are looking at the world through a soft focus filter. The Impressionists certainly painted people too. I love Renoir's women, for one.
Personally, I would also like to see the Impressionist style used by a cover artist on a turn of the century romance, but depicting the hero, heroine or both. Impressionism is the first art style I fell in love with when I began going to art museums. It's very accessible (viewer-friendly) imagery, although, when it came out in the last century, it was considered outrageous to depart that much from realism. It's great Franco is showing this very romantic painting style to romance readers.


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Personal Music Players & Hearing
11. Conclusions on health risks of personal music players
- 11.1 Are users of personal music players exceeding current sound exposure limits?
- 11.2 What are the risks of prolonged exposure to loud sounds from personal music players?
- 11.3 Under what condition can listening to personal music players be considered safe?
- 11.4 What further research is needed?
11.1 Are users of personal music players exceeding current sound exposure limits?
Listening to music, at 80 dB(A) or less is considered safe
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The risk of hearing damage depends on sound level and exposure time.
The EU established exposure levels above which action should be taken to protect workers, notably a limit of 80 dB(A) for an 8 hour working day assuming that below this level the risk to hearing is negligible. Though limits have only been set to protect workers from excessive noise exposure, these limits are also relevant to the use of personal music players.
Most users of personal music players choose volume settings that lead to sound exposures below 80-85 dB(A), for less than an hour to 14 hours per week. When the above figures are adjusted to make them comparable to protection limits at the workplace, the majority of users are only at a minimal risk of hearing loss.
However, some people set the volume control very high – in the worst case up to about 120 dB(A) for some devices – or listen to music for many hours per day and may thus exceed safe limits. An estimated 5% to 10% of the listeners in EU are at risk of developing permanent hearing loss if exposure continues for after five or more years.
It is estimated that the share of young people exposed to loud sounds during their leisure time has tripled since the 1980s, now reaching nearly 20%. In the meantime exposure to noise at work has decreased.
It should be noted that the exposure to different types of noise and sounds, including music from personal music players can have cumulative effects in hearing impairment More...
11.2 What are the risks of prolonged exposure to loud sounds from personal music players?
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds from personal music players may result in:
- temporary hearing loss: the hearing threshold is temporarily no longer as low as before and it becomes harder to hear weak sounds. Listening to music between 94-104 dB SPL temporarily raises the hearing threshold by around 10 dB, and up to 30 dB for sensitive individuals.
- permanent hearing loss: the hearing threshold remains permanently lower than before. Due to conflicting result, it remains unclear whether the exposure of teenagers to personal music player music leads to permanent hearing loss when they get older.
- high-pitched ringing in the ears (tinnitus): Tinnitus occurs more frequently among personal music player users than among non-users.
- difficulties understanding speech in noisy conditions.
- acoustic isolation from the environment: Music from personal music players can mask warning noises or other environmental sounds, and can distract the listener. For instance, when people listen to personal music players, they may not hear cars approaching or trucks reversing, which is very dangerous.
- learning and memory impairment: During short-term exposure (15 minutes) to aircraft noise at levels of 55dB(A) or to combined aircraft and road traffic noise at 65 dB(A), learning and memorising a text may be more difficult. There is no reason to assume that music should be less harmful. Regular exposure to aircraft noise may also affect school performance, but the effect might be reversible once the noise exposure stops.
- increased blood pressure and heart diseases. Current data are insufficient to determine if music from personal music players constitutes a risk for high blood pressure and heart disease in children and young adults.
11.3 Under what condition can listening to personal music players be considered safe?
Listening to music at 80 dB(A) or less may be regarded safe. At or below that level hearing loss is very unlikely, no matter for how long or how often personal music players are used.
Above 80 dB(A) the health risks depend on the overall exposure to sound energy, which in turn depends on both sound level and exposure time.
In order not to increase overall exposure, each 3 dB increase in sound levels must be compensated by halving the listening time. Therefore, 80 dB(A) of exposure for one hour per day, is equivalent to 83 dB(A) for 30 minutes per day or 86 dB(A) for 15 minutes per day , under the assumption that these exposures are repeated over a long period of time.
It should be noted that for a given device and volume setting, ear-bud-type headphones will increase exposure by 7-9 dB compared to other headsets.
Some health effects of noise that are not related to hearing have been observed even below 80 dB(A) and it is currently not possible to establish a sound level for personal music players that would prevent those harmful effects. More...
11.4 What further research is needed?
To assess the health risks resulting from the increased use of personal music players data is needed on:
- the way personal music players are currently used (exposure time and sound levels) as well as exposure of users to other sources of loud sounds;
- the contribution of noise to hearing difficulties;
- the impact of personal music players on hearing and on groups of people that may be more vulnerable based on long-term studies using sensitive methods;
- the characteristics that make an individual more vulnerable to sound exposure;
- whether excessive listening to personal music players leads to lasting and irreversible learning and attention deficits.
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Much of the coverage today concerning the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has remarked on the historically (almost) unprecedented nature of the act. As the Associated Press story noted, the last pope to resign was Gregory XII, who abdicated in 1415 as a means of ending the Great Schism of the Church, which had divided the papacy between Rome and Avignon for several decades. At the time, Gregory's decision was hailed as a noble act that would save the church from another generation of violent division. The words of Charles Malatesta, the Lord of Rimini who recited the Act of Resignation on Gregory's behalf at the Council of Constance, suggest that the decision was "compelled by no violence," his only aim to secure "the peace and union of the Church":
I Charles Malatesta, Vicar of Rimini, Governor of Romagna for our most holy Father in Christ Lord Pope Gregory XII and General of the Holy Roman Church, being authorized by the full power that has just now been read, and has been received by me from our said Lord Pope Gregory, compelled by no violence, but only animated with an ardent desire of procuring the peace and union of the Church do, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, effectually and really renounce fro my Master Pope Gregory XII the possession of and all right and title to the papacy, which he legally enjoys, and do actually resign it in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of this General Council, which represents the Roman Church and the Church Universal.
While a number of popes had resigned in the first thousand years of the church, the most notorious abdication was that of Celestine V in 1294, who served for only a few months before resigning to take up the life of a hermit until his imprisonment by his successor, Pope Boniface VIII. He would die in prison less than a year later.
As Jon M. Sweeney records in his marvelous book The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation (2012), the resignation of Celestine V (born Peter Morrone) was a remarkable feat, resonating with numerous conflicts among the clergy over the proper role of the church as an institution within a secular world. Celestine's primary motivation in abdicating, as he put it in his own decree, was "the desire for humility, for a purer life, for a stainless conscience, the deficiencies of his own physical strength, his ignorance, the perverseness of the people, his longing for the tranquility of his former life" (HT: Jesse Walker).
History's reaction to Celestine's resignation has been mixed. Here is Dante in the Inferno, leaving Celestine unnamed while condemning the cowardice he saw in il gran rifiuto ("the great refusal"):
Fama di loro il mondo esser non lassa;
misericordia e giustizia li sdegna:
non ragioniam di lor, ma guarda e passa
The world does not suffer that report of them shall live. Men disdain them. Let us not speak of them, but look, and pass on.
Petrarch was kinder to Celestine, praising the former pontiff for his return to the contemplative life:
Renouncing the papacy was an awful burden; he anxiously returned to his previous way of solitude. It was as if he'd freed himself from the clutches of an enemy. One could attribute this to cowardice, but seeing what were his true gifts, I see it another way. I praise him for making himself once again most useful to the world.
Benedict XVI likely won't be taking up the life of a hermit any time soon (call it a hunch). Yet he may well have been thinking about Celestine's precedent while mulling his own decision to retire over the last few months–and perhaps over the last few years. One of the most fascinating moments in Sweeney's book concerns Benedict's 2009 visit to Celestine's tomb, a moment charged with significance for today's events (see the photo, as well as the related story here):
Pope Benedict XVI has recently aligned himself with the memory and legacy of the hermit pope from the medieval Catholic past. On April 29, 2009, when Pope Benedict visited Celestine's tomb in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck L'Aquila earlier in the month, he did more than say a simple prayer and pay his respects at the Italian saint's shrine. Without explanation the pope paused for several minutes, removed the pallium from around his shoulders, and laid it gently on Celestine's glass-encased Tomb. A pallium is a religious garment that is shaped like a Y and resembles a long, stiff scarf. It is one of the principal symbols of a
pope's episcopal authority. It seems that Pope Benedict was communicating that something lies unfinished in the worldwide Catholic Church, and it is somehow connected with Celestine V.
Sweeney suggests that the visit was a symbolic statement about Benedict's sense of his papal mission. It could be, though, that Benedict was simply looking ahead (rather portentously, perhaps) to his own retirement, removing the pallium in a gesture that foreshadowed a resignation just a few years down the road. Whatever the case, it's a peculiar bit of papal medievalism to contemplate as the reaction to Benedict's abdication unfolds.
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Henrik Zetterberg returns to the Red Wings lineup tonight as Detroit hosts the Phoenix Coyotes. He missed three games after signing a 12-year contract extension last week.
Tomas Holmstrom remains out of the lineup but Zetterberg's return bumps Ville Leino to the pressbox as the Wings want to get another look at Darren Helm. Leino is expected to play again on Saturday afternoon.
Chris Osgood gets his second start in a row for the Wings.
Gametime is 7:30 with TV coverage on FSN Plus.
Not that Zetterberg does not deserve the votes, but that whole McDonald's player of the game thing is a HUGE joke. I mean, the game hasn't started yet, and you're not Nostradamus >:c STOP VOTING. Does this bother anyone else besides me? Because every game it just makes me angrier.
I am excited for Helm to be playing, because he is a favourite of my favourite players.
And besides the whole factor of winning for the Wings, I would also like to see them win so I can see Gretzky's angry expressions, I still get a kick out of them
Joanovski?...I think that's how it's spelled! ties it up. On a silly penalty that shouldn't have been turned into a powerplay for the Coyotes in the first place.
+ my butt :| The sound and picture keep cutting out.
Fedoruk scores for the Coyotes.
Turns out my gym doesn't get FSN Plus. I'm gonna have to rethink what I'm paying them so much for.
Got back in time to see the really nice pass from Datsyuk to Zata for the goal. Great to see them clicking.
Darren Helm
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It took a while for spring to make it to New York City, but now that it's here and we've finally gotten used to leaving our jackets at home, we turn our sights to spring cocktails. While it may seem too warm for Irish coffees and mocha martinis, there are ways to incorporate caffeine into a cocktail more besuiting the warmer weather.
Nespresso has offered up a number of drink options that take advantage of their latest machine, Vertuoline, and we've spiked them up just a bit for spring. Featuring barcoded dome-shaped coffee capsules and Centrifusion technology which produces an even richer, smoother "crema" (the small head of foam that has become a signature for Nespresso), Vertuoline's biggest innovation is the ability to produce both the brand's traditional espresso (2 oz) and regular old American coffee (8 oz) pours in one machine (see below to WIN your own Vertuoline machine!). Let the rooftop parties and outdoor brunches begin:
Spiked Iceberg Latte
- 1 capsule Decaffeinato Intenso Grand Cru (or other Vertuoline Espresso)
- 1 1/2 oz Blue Chair Bay Coconut Rum (or other coconut rum)
- 3 oz Coconut Water
- 2 oz Skim Milk
- 2 Tbsp Agave Nectar
- 2 Cups Cube Ice
Combine all ingredients except ice and coffee in a cocktail shaker. Stir until the agave nectar dissolves. Add ice, shake well to chill. Strain into pint glass or large coffee glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with mint sprig.
Caffeinated Aperol Spritz
(Robert Haynes-Peterson)
- 1 capsule Nespresso Diavolitto
- 2 oz Aperol Aperitivo
- 3 oz Prosecco
- Orange Slice for Garnish
In a mixing glass, combine espresso and Aperol over ice. Stir well to chill. Strain into a large glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice.
Campari and Aranciata Caffe Freddo
(from Nespresso)
- 1 capsule Elvazio (Coffee)
- 2 oz Campari
- 2 Tbsp Orange Peel (about 3 pieces of sliced peel 3/4 in x 1 inch each)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar or 1 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1/4 Cup Ice and more for glass
- 3 oz Blood Orange Soda
Place orange peel an sugar/syrup into a large heat-proof glass. Let sit for a few minutes to macerate. Brew coffee directly over peel and sugar, stir to blend. Fill a large cocktail shaker with ice and quickly pour coffee mixture into the shaker. Shake well to chill completely. Fill a cold VertuoLine recipe glass with fresh ice, add blood orange soda, and gently pour strained coffee over the back of a spoon onto the soda. Garnish with an orange slice.
Iced Irish Coffee
(Robert Haynes-Peterson)
- 1 capsule Elvazio or Melozio Coffee
- 2 oz Irish Coffee
- 1 1/2 oz Two Gingers Irish Whiskey
- 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 oz Demerara Simple Syrup (brown sugar syrup) or to taste.
- Fresh Whipped Cream, chilled
Brew coffee and stir in simple syrup until well dissolved. Add whiskey and bitters, and stir lightly. Strain into a half-pint glass filled with fresh ice, and top with a thin layer of chilled whipped cream. Grate a small amount of cinnamon and garnish with an orange slice.
GIVEAWAY: Enter to win your own new Nespresso VertuoLine Espresso/Coffee Machine. CONTEST RULES: One lucky reader of this column has the chance to win a Nespresso VertuoLine espresso machine and a selection of VertoLine coffees and espressos (total value approximately $250). Simply email MyNespressoFix @ gmail.com with "NESPRESSO VERTUOLINE GIVEAWAY" in the subject line. The giveaway is open until midnight, May 31, 2014. One name will be drawn at random from all eligible entrants, and the winner notified via email for mailing information. Neither Nespresso USA nor Examiner.com are responsible for any of the details of this giveaway, and can not be held responsible for any part of the giveaway or any issues resulting from it. Taxes, if any, are the responsibility of the prizewinner. For this contest, you must be 18 or older to participate. No purchase necessary.
Thirsty for more? Check out National Spirits Examiner or NY Drinks Examiner.
Do you have a cocktail trend, new product, bar or teahouse you'd like me to review? Want to give me a heads-up on your favorite hot spot? Please email me at NYDrinksExaminer AT gmail.com. Or follow me on Twitter @roberthp.
FTC Disclaimer: The author sometimes receives product samples for review, which carry no cash value and cannot be re-sold, and sometimes attends press events such as lunches or cocktail parties, designed to promote a given product. The author is not paid by any alcohol manufacturer, retailer or distributor, or provided compensation apart from revenue from an assigning publishing company for editorial publication. Opinions are the author's own. By the way, you should be 21 or older to read this page. Author received no samples in connection with this giveaway. Though he served as a Nespresso Club Blogger for 2013 (and misses his fellow bloggers greatly!), he does not serve in any official capacity with Nespresso. He simply is incapable of functioning without coffee in the morning.


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April Fools give-away
Posted by administrator on Thursday, April 1st, 2010
No April fools' joke here...we are having a give-away. However, to be eligible you must be a fan (or become a fan) of Riley Blake Designs on facebook by April 14th. And second you must post a comment on our blog about which fabric line is your favorite: "Andrea Victoria", "Rainy Days and Mondays" or "Summer Song". We will choose three winners (randomly) in two weeks. Our give-away includes one fat quarter bundle of "Andrea Victoria", a pack of three fat eight cuts of "Rainey Days and Mondays" and one pack of 5" squares of "Summer Song". "Summer Song" just arrived yesterday!
Love, love, love the new fabrics! I love being a fan!by Judy Domke
April 01st, 2010 at 5:57 p.m.
i love your new fabrics!!! i love Andrea Victoria & MME paper line too, but i think my very favorite out of those is the Rainy Days! just recently purchased some at Material Girls, going to make a fun skirt for my daughter!by alicia king
April 01st, 2010 at 6:04 p.m.
I just saw Summer Song today and THAT is my favorite!!by Cheri
April 01st, 2010 at 6:09 p.m.
Wow, great giveaway, tough choice.... I will have to say summer song as the bright colors remind me of sunny warm weather, which us Canadians are just dying to see!!by Christine Taylor
April 01st, 2010 at 6:12 p.m.
I am in love with Andrea Victoria. Want to make a quilt out of it.by Linsay Cocker
April 01st, 2010 at 6:24 p.m.
Riley Blake Designs is so my favourite fabric manufacturer! Rainy Days and Mondays is beautiful!by Sherri Gauthier
April 01st, 2010 at 6:56 p.m.
oooohhhh really tough choice! I have been admiring summer song for so long now!!! absoulutely beautiful!by Kate Neill
April 01st, 2010 at 7:19 p.m.
Love them all, but Rainy Days and Mondays is my fav!by Kelly Bowser
April 01st, 2010 at 7:20 p.m.
Love the Andrea Victoria line. A black and white quilt and some skirts are going to look AWESOME out of it. Love being a fan on FB.by Sheri Stewart
April 01st, 2010 at 7:24 p.m.
I love them ALL! I think my fav is Rainy Days and Mondays, but I'm not sure, they are all great... I'd love any!! sarah8914 at gmail dot comby Sarah E.
April 01st, 2010 at 8:36 p.m.
My favorite is Rainy Days and Mondays. I am not a quilter, but I have a very good friend who is! If I happen to win, I will send the fabrics to her. She has made quilts for all three of my children.by sara hughes
April 01st, 2010 at 8:50 p.m.
Like a lot of other commenters, I LOVE Rainy Days. Love all the fabrics.by Deb
April 01st, 2010 at 8:59 p.m.
I love all three, but "Summer Song" is the one that I like the most of the three fabric line. I also love being a fan on Face book. I can keep up with what is going on.by Amber Cicillian
April 01st, 2010 at 9:02 p.m.
Out of these three Rainy Days and Mondays is my favorite. Currently I am using Wheels to make a quilt for my baby being born next month. Love your fabrics!!by Kim Bingham
April 01st, 2010 at 9:18 p.m.
They are all beautiful, but I can't wait to get some Summer Song!by SarahB
April 01st, 2010 at 9:20 p.m.
I LOVE Andrea Victoria line...so beautiful and sophisticated! Thank you for this opportunity! :)by Candice Doyle
April 01st, 2010 at 10:30 p.m.
Rainy Days and Mondays is the cutest ever!by Rene
April 01st, 2010 at 10:38 p.m.
Just became a FB fan. I LOVE Summer Song!by CJ
April 01st, 2010 at 10:43 p.m.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Andrea Victoria!! I am making a purse out of the purples right now and I'm trying to decide what to make out of the aquas once I'm finished. Winning this fabric would definitely help with that!by Tiffany
April 01st, 2010 at 11 p.m.
I looooooove Summer Song! =)by Noriko Williams
April 01st, 2010 at 11:08 p.m.
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway! Summer Song is definitely my favorite! sazzyfrazz at gmail dot comby Henria O.
April 02nd, 2010 at 1:58 a.m.
Rainy Days and Mondays certainly don't make me sad.....love it!by Peta Sutherland
April 02nd, 2010 at 5:59 a.m.
Like them all, but Andrea Victoria just blows them all away. Beautiful! Really enjoy all Riley Blake Designs. Thanks!by Cassie Casey
April 02nd, 2010 at 9:29 a.m.
Love Andrea Victoria....very impressive.by Rhonda L
April 02nd, 2010 at 9:42 a.m.
Summer Song!!!by The Dizzy Daizy
April 02nd, 2010 at 11:11 a.m.
Just became a FB fan. I love the Rainy Days and Mondays! I LOVE using this fabric in my different custom appliques that I make. The colors and prints are so fun!by Jessica
April 02nd, 2010 at 11:33 a.m.
Just became a fan on Facebook. I absolutely love all the Riley Blake fabrics. Out of the three we are voting on, Summer Song is my favorite. Pink and orange together are awesome !by Shaylynn
April 02nd, 2010 at 12:10 p.m.
It just has to be Andrea Victoria fabric.Do you know how clever Riley Blake is to produce greys that are just so crisp and clear they 'sing'.by Robyn Kirk
April 02nd, 2010 at 3:12 p.m.
It just has to be the Andrea Victoria line. How clever it is to produce greys that are so crisp and clean. Have to get these. Cheersby Robyn Kirk
April 02nd, 2010 at 3:17 p.m.
I guess the newest one is always my favorite!! Summer song for me please :)by Laura Bates
April 02nd, 2010 at 4:36 p.m.
I absolutely love Andrea Victoria! Can't wait to get a hold of some - especially the aqua/gray combo! Just became a fan on FB!by Tisha
April 02nd, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
I am a fan and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Rainy Days...just received some in the mail and can't wait to cut into it! firstname.lastname@example.com Toni Coward
April 02nd, 2010 at 8:17 p.m.
Rainy Days and Mondays is my favorite!by Mary Smery
April 03rd, 2010 at 6:47 a.m.
I LOVE all of them, but I cant wait to make something out of Rainy days and Mondays!! It is so cute!by Cheryl
April 04th, 2010 at 12:27 a.m.
All lovely fabrics but Summer Song is my favorite. Thxby Nicole Jones
April 04th, 2010 at 5:39 a.m.
Love Love Love Andrea Victoria - its truly devine!by Shanon E
April 04th, 2010 at 5:51 a.m.
I like them all but summer song is my fav.by jenni snyder
April 04th, 2010 at 6:55 a.m.
They're all just beautiful, though I'm partial to "Rainy Days and Mondays." I would love to use those fabrics to make a quilt for my daughter! :)by Faith S.
April 04th, 2010 at 7:57 a.m.
Love the Andrea Victoria line - lots of possibilities for quilts, bags, aprons. I love it all.by Kalynn Fail
April 04th, 2010 at 8:51 a.m.
I'm a fan on facebook. My fave is Andrea Victoria.by delitealex
April 04th, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.
Definitly RainyDays is my favourite!!! Love the umbrellas. Now a fan on facebook :)by Clarissa
April 04th, 2010 at 3:03 p.m.
Hard choice, I like them all! I would pick the Rainy Days just because those bright colors yell Spring to me!by Lindsay Dykins
April 04th, 2010 at 3:55 p.m.
Oooo, I love them all! But Rainy Days & Mondays would be the fave out of those 3 collections for me I believe. Love the colours in the collection :o) Perfect for all the baby accessories that i'm currently sewing up ready for my 1st child ;o) Oh & Yes, most definitely I am a fan on FB ;o)by Rebecca Mc
April 04th, 2010 at 6:34 p.m.
I love Summer Song as bright colours make people feel good. Have just become a fan on facebook and look forward to catching up with the goss.by Nicole Simpson
April 05th, 2010 at 5:30 a.m.
That's tough choice, but I think Andrea Victoria is my favorite. The colors are just perfect.by Dusty Atterberry
April 05th, 2010 at 7:06 a.m.
I'm a fan! This is a hard one- all are so cute. But I think I'd have to say Andrea victoria, it would just be so perfect as a quilt for my room.by Alana Olson
April 05th, 2010 at 9:59 a.m.
I am totally {loving} Andrea Victoria! Would love to get my hands on some! Thanks!by Alisha Wilkins
April 05th, 2010 at 4:23 p.m.
I am loving Andrea Victoria!! Too beautiful!by Amber Cederberg
April 05th, 2010 at 4:28 p.m.
I am loving the Rainy days (actually all of it!)by Debbie Lindsay
April 05th, 2010 at 4:46 p.m.
I love Rainy days and Mondays! I think it is one of the most unique and fun designs out this spring! Thanks Sharonj.by sharonj
April 05th, 2010 at 10:12 p.m.
I love Andrea Victoria... so drawn to those colors!!by Tammy
April 06th, 2010 at 5:36 a.m.
As soon I saw Summer Song, I knew it had to become a dress for my little girl! So that is my favorite!!! Thanks!!by H. Fountain
April 06th, 2010 at 9:21 a.m.
Just became a fan, and I'm in love with "Summer Song"...can't wait to make a new quilt for my baby girl with that line!by Kristin Roylance
April 06th, 2010 at 1:24 p.m.
I adore your fabric. I absolutely love the Andrea Victoria line, now I am trying to figure out what to make with it...by Jacquelyn
April 06th, 2010 at 1:43 p.m.
What came first the chicken or the egg?? It would be easier to anwser that then decide which Riley Blake line I love the most. I'll go with Andrea Victoria by way of Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. You people create wonderful things. Don't stop please!by Shalyse Larsen
April 06th, 2010 at 4:08 p.m.
I am in LLLOOOVVVVEEEE with your "summer song" line of fabric. I was just in our local fabric store and they had it right as I walked in the back door. I have been lusting over it all day. Love you.by Ashley Summers
April 06th, 2010 at 4:29 p.m.
That Rainy Days is too cool! Just love them all, but that's probably my favorite.by Melissa Stramel
April 06th, 2010 at 7:05 p.m.
It is so hard to choose! I think I might have to choose Andrea Victoria, but I love them all!by Amy Gentile
April 06th, 2010 at 11:43 p.m.
Boy, oh boy! How do you even choose?! I must admit though that I have been coveting a stash of Rainy Days & Mondays, so I'll have to say that one. All good though!by Fiona Thomme
April 07th, 2010 at 8:03 a.m.
I am currently making 2 twin size quilts for my little boys out of all star orange and green. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE rainy days! Great giveway, I hope to win!!by Laura S.
April 07th, 2010 at 10:21 a.m.
LOVE Rainy Days and Mondays!!!!! (:(:by Melody
April 07th, 2010 at 1:34 p.m.
Andrea Victoria ALL THE WAY. My wedding colors were purple and black, even used Damask on my invitation. Love it.by Wendy
April 07th, 2010 at 3:56 p.m.
Seriously!? I have to choose?? Okay...Summer Song!by Joy Tapley
April 07th, 2010 at 5:40 p.m.
I love the quality of your fabrics! Andrea Victoria is my favorite of the week. I love them all so I could have a new fav next week. Love the sooooooft flannels. Please, please, please do some juvenile sports prints for all the baby boys out there!!!!!!by Peggy Pollock
April 07th, 2010 at 5:57 p.m.
Well, if I really must choose only one I would have to say Summers Songs with Rainy Days and Mondays a very close second. See too hard to choose only one!by Birdena Fleming
April 07th, 2010 at 6:18 p.m.
Love the Andrea Victoria line!!! My middle daughter LOVES purple, and it is nice to see some purple out there!!!!by Kristi Brady
April 07th, 2010 at 6:59 p.m.
SOOO hard to choose a favorite! I love Summer Song and I love All Star. Hmmm...I'll go with Summer Song by a hair.by K. Ramsey
April 07th, 2010 at 11:52 p.m.
Would have to be Rainy Days and Mondaysby Robyn Lawrence
April 07th, 2010 at 11:54 p.m.
So hard to choose! I have to say that I am SMITTEN with Andrea Victoria! My daughter already has two dresses made out of it!by Angela Byram
April 08th, 2010 at 12:01 p.m.
I really, really like all of them but would say Andrea Victoria for the moment as it would be super to make some accessories for teenage daughter's roomby Shelley firstname.lastname@example.com
April 08th, 2010 at 12:33 p.m.
Rainy Days and Mondays is my favorite, but they are all great. I just became a fan on FB too!by Kari
April 08th, 2010 at 3:28 p.m.
Summer Song is my absolute favorite so far. I have made quilts from Bloom & Grow, Andrea Victoria and Wanna Be A Cowboy but just received Summer Song earlier this week and ADORE it!!!!!by Lisa Sipes
April 08th, 2010 at 5:44 p.m.
I saw the Summer Song fabics for the first time today. Absolutely beautiful. I really like the trees!by Cheryl Nelson
April 08th, 2010 at 6:32 p.m.
Wow...I'm equally obsessed with funky birds and retro umbrellas so it was a tough choice between Summer Song and Rainy Days and Mondays. I think I'm going to have to go with RD&M though - love it!!!by Kira Brooke
April 09th, 2010 at 11:58 a.m.
I just love Summer Song!!! I can just visualize all the combinations for the line...love it!by Magdalene Yeo
April 09th, 2010 at 12:34 p.m.
I just became a fan! I love them all but Andrea Victoria the most... it would be great to make handbags with!by Elizabeth Moody
April 10th, 2010 at 8:55 a.m.
I love the Andrea Victoria fabrics!by March Burnette
April 10th, 2010 at 8:38 p.m.
I just saw Rainy Days & Mondays at the store today and I loved it.by Carola Martinez
April 10th, 2010 at 9:21 p.m.
Oh don't make me choose!! I love it all. We have something made out of all 3 lines. I heart Riley Blake! Nadineby Nadine
April 10th, 2010 at 9:36 p.m.
I too love them all, but especially Andrea Victoria. I just became a fan on facebook!by Michelle H Christensen
April 11th, 2010 at 8:48 a.m.
Wow, I've been in a closet for way too long. I'm loving your Rainy Days and Monday, now if I can only find it somewhere. BTW, I joined your FB page and can't wait to try some of your Tutorials. Thanks for posting them.by Mandy M
April 11th, 2010 at 3:32 p.m.
I love Summer Song! I love the white bird!!!by Marianne
April 11th, 2010 at 8:12 p.m.
Hard to chose... but I I just love Summer Song.. just looking at them... makes me happy!!! So Thats got to be my favorite...:o)) FB fan.. yes please..;o) Will fix it right away..:o)by Stina Blomgren
April 12th, 2010 at 2:47 a.m.
Love Summer Song! I'm making my baby daughter's nursery bedding with that material. SO CUTE!!by Jennifer Wise
April 12th, 2010 at 9:50 a.m.
I can't wait to use Rainy Days for my baby girl's nursery. I love it! And my husband actually agreed on it too. And I am definitely going to make a large quilt out of one of these collections, but haven't decided which one. I have just recently discover Riley Blake and have been telling everyone!by Emily
April 12th, 2010 at 7:34 p.m.
I absolutely love Summer Song. I'm planning to make some beautiful clothes for my little girl with these fabrics.by Macey M
April 13th, 2010 at 7:49 a.m.
Just became a FB fan, it was hard choosing betwen Summer Song and Rainy Days and Mondays but Rainy Days wins in the end, anything that makes rainy UK days happier is a winner!by Claire Kelly
April 13th, 2010 at 11:58 a.m.
I've always been a fan of your products. I just saw all you new stuff at your trunk show in Ephraim and I can't wait to get my hands on some of it. I teach bag classes and they all make such cute bags. thanks for sharing your wonderful talents with all of us. And thanks for the book.by Shannon
April 14th, 2010 at 10:27 a.m.
Oh my goodness! I could just swim in your fat quarters all day! If I get picked I promise to uphold nothing but the cutest crafts to give glory to their name!! http://semisiestaseamstress.blogspot.com/ "Summer Song" has stole my heart!!by Angel Emm
April 14th, 2010 at 10:29 a.m.
I just became a FB fan, and I love Summer Song, though it's all gorgeous!by Shannon
April 14th, 2010 at 11:18 a.m.
I love the Andrea Victoria line. They are all gorgeous. Just became a fan.by Kristen
April 14th, 2010 at 12:37 p.m.
I love the Andrea Victoria collection! I could definitely see some skirts and some rag quilt purses looking really cute with this fabric!!by Liana Bacashihua
April 14th, 2010 at 2:37 p.m.
I love summer song. How beautiful are those color combinations!by KristenWelsh
April 14th, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.
Wow LOVE the Andrea Victoria, but seriously all of them are up there.by Holly Leonard
April 14th, 2010 at 3:47 p.m.
My daughter just told me about your beautiful fabric! What a find! I love the Andrea Victoria collection! So sad that there aren't any store locations in Missouri.by Ann Maddox
April 14th, 2010 at 4:55 p.m.
My favorite is definitely Summer Song. I bought a whole stack of it at the fabric store last week and made a little baby dress with White Summer Flowers. It turned out very sweet. I'm a FB fan!by Jill Green
April 14th, 2010 at 5:28 p.m.
I really love the "Wheels". There's not much out there for boy's especially cute ones.by Shelley
April 14th, 2010 at 8:56 p.m.
Just found your website/blog/fabric!! Love it all!! You are bookmarked. I couldn't figure out how to become a fan..but I added you to my bloglines and am a fan. For me I like the Andrea Victoria, very cool and sophisticated. For my daugters though I love the Summer Song line! Look forward to playing more on your site and decidng what to purchase first.by Lori
April 14th, 2010 at 9:11 p.m.
Ooooppss..I'm silly! I realize now that you meant become a fan on facebok..heading over!by Lori Roselli
April 14th, 2010 at 9:12 p.m.


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International competitions and performances. Award-winning faculty, students, and alumni. Collabora"Ode To Joy" Peace Concert Celebrates Humanity At CWU May 25
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"MK Ultra" by Muse
It's damn catchy! Not in the conventional sense, but once you get used to the weirdness, it won't leave your head!
KoRn - Deep Inside
The 'What am i doing' part.
A toss up.
In Flames - Come Clarity
Crazy Town - Butterfly
Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations....... -kills myself-
m_macdonald's With You/WTCFM/Wretches and Kings mash-up. Get's stuck in my head at least once a week.
Empty Spaces
Jay Z & Kanye West - Ni***** In Paris
Time will help you through
But it doesn't have the time
To give you all the answers
To the never-ending why.
Imagine Dragons - Radioactive.
If I was your boyfriend I'll never let you go
I can take you places you ain't never been befo'
Baby take a chance or you'll never ever know
I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow
Swag swag swag on you
Chillin' by the fire while we eatin' fondue
I don't know 'bout me but I know 'bout you
So say hello to falsetto in three two swag
Now it's stuck in YOUR mind.
Foster The People - I Would Do Anything For You
I have fall- en in looooove
Linkin Park - Dedicated
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Forthcoming Projects:
Kaizen forthcoming issues: Zol Cendes (February 2014), Billy Yeatts, Lall Singh.
Polish translation of Nietzsche and the Nazis in March 2014.
Swedish and Spanish translations of Explaining Postmodernism in 2014.
An essay on "Friedrich Nietzsche's Politics of Genius and Its Challenge for Liberal-Democratic Europe," co-authored with Przemysław Zientkowski of Nicholas Copernicus University.
Current Projects:
Upcoming talks (2014):
March 4, Ventura, CA, The Representational Art Conference. Topic: "Why Philosophy Matters to Representational Art."
March 5, Thousand Oaks, CA, California Lutheran University. Topic: "Postmodernism and Its Discontents."
March 13-15, Indianapolis, IN, Liberty Fund Socratic Seminar. Topic: David Rose's The Moral Foundation of Economic Behavior. speaker-action-145
April 3, Stockholm, Sweden, Timbro. Topic: Release of Swedish translation of Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault (Swedish title: Postmodernismens Förklaring).
April 4, Stockholm, Sweden, The Sture Academy. Topic: TBD.
April 15, Las Vegas, NV. APEE Conference. Topic: "Is Freedom a Subjective Value?"
May 15, Toruń, Poland, Nicolas Copernicus University. Topic: "Two Narratives of Modernity."
May 16, Bydgoszcz, Poland, University of Casimir the Great. Topic: "Philosophy and Educating for Entrepreneurship."
May 19, Gdańsk, Poland, Gdańsk University. Topic: "Ethics and the Arguments for and against Liberalism."
May 22: Lisbon, Portugal, Institute for Political Studies, Catholic University of Portugal. Topic: TBD.
June 19-22, Manchester, NH, Atlas Summit. Topic: "Corruption in Business—Does Regulation Lessen or Increase It?"
Book chapter on "Entrepreneurship, Ethics, and Public Policy."
I am working with producer Anurag Wadehra and project manager Steven Bilow on a documentary project titled Artistic Genius: When It Flourishes. Talking heads include artist Michael Newberry and architect John Gillis. Location shots in Europe — north and south Holland, Paris and Giverny, Florence, and Magna Graecia — done in 2012. Here is the one-sheet project description for the documentary [pdf].
A series of essays on ethics, entrepreneurship, and political economy for a book-in-progress with the working title Philosophy for Economists.
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The third and final stage(known as the Rail Yards) is currently under construction and the Friends of the High Line have told WLA via email that most of the High Line's signature planking has been laid. The interim walkway (where the High Line curves north at the intersection of West 30th Street and 12th Avenue) is all in place. Planting will begin in spring and continue throughout the summer whilst also installing additional construction elements. No date has been set for the opening of the final stage but is expected to be open to the public in the Fall of 2014.
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Brown Samsung Galaxy S4 now at Verizon, blue version out in the UK. Purple model spotted in the wild
The Samsung Galaxy S4 was initially available only in white or black, but that's now changing rapidly. Today we have news about three other color variations for Samsung's flagship smartphone.
First off, the 'Brown Autumn' Samsung Galaxy S4 is now up for grabs over at Verizon. The price is the same $199.99 with a new two-year contract that is being asked for all versions of the handset, but this one is decidedly more… brown than the others. See for yourself below.
If you fancy some brown in your life, jump over to Big Red and get yours.
Moving along, in the UK the blue (or 'Arctic Blue') Samsung Galaxy S4 is an exclusive to well known third party retailer Phones 4U. So if blue is your thing (or at least more so than white or black), then you need to head over to Phones 4U right now, pick a plan, and enjoy your shiny new toy. You can get it with contracts from EE, Vodafone, T-Mobile, or Orange. The cheapest plan that nets you the device for free costs £37 per month, is available at Orange, Vodafone, or T-Mobile, and gives you unlimited talk and texts as well as 1 GB of data each month. Obviously there are many more options to choose from, so do go through all of them before making up your mind.
Finally in colorful Galaxy S4-related news for the day, a purple model has been spotted in the wild in Taiwan and promptly surfaced over at ePrice. It's the GT-i9500 SKU, so the one powered by Samsung's own Exynos Octa processor, and thus doesn't feature support for LTE connectivity.
Nothing more to say about it really, for underneath all that purple is the exact same phone that we're already quite used to.


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Here's Chris Christie (and His Lesser-Known Opponent) Made of Corn
Why not.
The New Jersey corn maze depicts Governor Chris Christie and the Democratic challenger he's dominating in every poll, Barbara Buono. "If you're going to do a face, you want to use a recognizable one," said Stony Hill Farm owner Dale Davis. "Everybody recognizes Chris Christie. I don't know that a lot of people would recognize Buono." She's the one on the right.


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Lucille A. Uecker, age 81, of Horicon, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Friends and family may call at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow at church on Tuesday, beginning at 11:00 AM. Rev. Jonathan D. Szczesny will officiate. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens in the Town of Trenton, Dodge County.
The former Lucille A. Sohre was born on May 18, 1925 to the late Herman and Edna (Pagel) Sohre. She graduated from Horicon High School, class of 1943. On June 1, 1946, Lucille was united in marriage with Wallace W. Uecker at St. Stephens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon. Wally preceded her in death on July 12, 2003. Lucille worked at the hardware store in Horicon for several years and later she helped cater for Norma Macheel for over 15 years. Her love of music was evident in many ways. She played in an orchestra where she yodeled and played the Hawaiian guitar. She enjoyed polka dancing and she enjoyed Drum & Bugle Corps competitions. She enjoyed other things, as well, such as the Packers and the Badgers, she loved cats, and most of all, she loved to talk and visit with other people. Lucille was a life-long member of St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon and was a long-time member of the American Legion Post #157 Ladies Auxiliary in Horicon.
Survivors include her two daughters; Barbara (James) Kulkee of Lebanon and Debra (Alan) Watt of Waukesha, her six grandchildren; Tina (Luke) Krause of Beaver Dam, Trisha (Kyle) Sippel of Lebanon, Tiffany (Jason) Pekul of Janesville, Thomas Kulkee of Lebanon, Elizabeth (John) Bonnell of Davenport, Florida and Timothy Watt of Waukesha, her six great grandchildren; James, Dylan and Gabrielle Sippel, Orion and Mira Krause, and Alexander Pekul. Lucille is also survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law ; Raymond Uecker of Wittenberg, Dorothy Dobbratz of Hustisford, Elizabeth Maas of Watertown, Jean Uecker of Beaver Dam and Helen Uecker of Iron Ridge.
Mrs. Uecker was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and great granddaughter, Mikayla Krause.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Lucille A. Ueckers name to St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church or the American Legion Post # 157 Ladies Auxiliary in Horicon.
The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. www.MurrayFH.com


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Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Kenseth was the fastest JGR car at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday during qualifying for the Toyota/SaveMart 350 on Sunday. Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch will join Kenseth in the top 20 at the first road course race of the Sprint Cup Series season.
Kenseth qualified the No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry at a speed of 95.605 mph (1:14.933), fast enough for 14th alongside Brad Keselowski. Hamlin qualified the No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota right behind Kenseth in 16th with his fast lap of 95.479 mph (1:14.032), starting next to Jeff Gordon, while Busch starts 20th in the No. 18 M&Ms Pretzel Toyota with a speed of 95.378 mph (1:15.112) alongside Greg Biffle.
Jamie McMurray won the pole for the race with a speed of 96.350 mph (1:14.354), with AJ Allmendinger starting on the outside pole with a speed of 96.088 mph (1:14.557). Find the complete lineup here.
The Toyota/SaveMart 350 at Sonoma Raceway goes green Sunday at noon PT.
JGR driver Elliott Sadler led the team with a ninth-place finish at Road America on Saturday, site of the Nationwide Series Gardner Denver 200 Fired Up by Johnsonville. Sam Hornish Jr. and Kenny Habul also came home with top 15 finishes at the 4.048-mile, 14-turn road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Sadler, who started the race from the 11th position in the No. 11 OneMain Financial Toyota Camry, remains in second place in points, 10 behind leader Regan Smith. Hornish Jr., who started fourth in the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, finished 12th – his first finish outside the top five in three races at Road America – and Habul, in the No. 20 SunEnergy1 Toyota, finished 14th after starting from the 20th position.
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Full disclosure, I have a like-dislike relationship with Subaru. I was really impressed when the WRX STi was a SCCA T2 national champion in '05 and '06. And Subaru has stayed with the smart decision of standard all-wheel drive and the low center-of-gravity layout of the boxer engine which are definite plusses for safety and handling. A distinctive exhaust note is another aspect of their uniqueness.
The WRX is rated at 268hp at 5,800rpm but the CVT (continuously variable transmission), I mean "Sport Lineartronic Automatic", helps for a quick spool-up of 258 lb-ft of torque at a low 2,000rpm. The WRX is EPA rated at 17mpg city, 23mpg highway and has an MSRP of $31,990. It features an all-new 4th generation of Subaru's all-wheel drive system.
The STI is rated at 305hp at 6,000rpm and 290 lb-ft of torque at 4,000rpm. It is also EPA rated at 17mpg city and 23mpg highway but the MSRP is $35,290. The STI has quicker steering than the WRX, and features a 3-stage power train management system of which the center differential is part of. The STI also features an exclusive inverted strut front suspension and Brembo brakes among other upgrades.
When the CVT was announced in the WRX, I thought, "Wow, there goes the worst idea in performance cars." Turns out it's a fun little car! It's a blast to drive on tight, twisty roads, has great response off the line and pulls nicely at extra-legal speeds.
Now I'm not sure if the fanboys, and let's face it, Subaru has a lot of fanboys, emphasis on the "boy"; will put those ridiculous mudflaps on a CVT equipped model. And it is unlikely they will remove the boy-racer horrendous rear wing on the STI. New rule, if your car has a big wing, it better run deep 12s or lap MRLS with a 1:40 or better. And of course the sandpaper quality headliner was not a favorite in years past.
Having appreciated a CVT in a Nissan Maxima V-6, I still found it annoying with the drone of part throttle acceleration and the weird hanging at redline during full throttle. However, in the nimble Subaru it seems to aid in reducing the effect of turbo lag. It also meant great full-throttle starts while simultaneously turning shift-free and not losing traction with the AWD. I could definitely see driving this car every day with those dynamics.
Other considerations are present for daily use though. Slightly booming exhaust penetrates the cabin of the WRX, although it is rather airy with great outward visibility. The seats are quite comfortable but the controls and layout definitely reflect a more economical design. The ergonomic friendly layout works but it is tough to justify a purchase north of $30k without a lot of artistic merit. What may be a considered a clever move or really dopey, the WRX now heavily borrows the front end styling elements of the possibly discontinued Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Getting in the STI at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with another 200lb+ passenger immediately re-classed the car as being small. The STI had good turn-in, however at the cornering limit, it was neutral but very greasy, seemingly way too early and very disconcerting. It also felt noticeably slower than the Mitsubishi Evolution driven the same day.
While the EPA mileage ratings are absolutely dismal compared to, well, everything else, the Subaru WRX/STI is in an interesting niche, widely considered a drivers car and a motorsports and reliability reputation. However for $30-$35k a used BMW 335i, Porsche Cayman or Corvette offer more attractive alternatives unless four doors or all-wheel drive is desired. Unfortunately the better choice for a driver's car, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution may be headed for extinction, it still leaves the Subaru to battle some tough competition, new and used.


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A service period is the number of months an employee is scheduled to work each year. Most employees have a service period of 12 months, indicating they are scheduled to work 12 months each year. Some employees, however, are scheduled to work less than 12 months each year due to known, recurring periods of leave in the annual cycle. This type of appointment is referred to as either a cyclic-year appointment or an academic-year appointment.
In order for the Online Work/Leave System (OWLS) to accurately calculate appropriate leave accruals, it is important to enter the correct service period for the employee.
To change an employee's service period, open the employee's OWLS record and perform the following steps:
Note: If the effective date of the change is prior to the current month in progress, all months between the Effective Begin Date and the current month in progress will need to be re-submitted.
To learn how to make OWLS entries for employees who are working cyclic yearly schedules, visit the Cyclic Yearly Leave page.


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The dress is an ivory one-piece, strapless fit and flare style featuring embellished ribbon lace over satin. The lace is adorned with seed beads, sequins, and bugle beads. This sophisticated style is elegantly finished with a sweep train and corset closure.
The dress is a size 4. Length from the top is 50 inches. I am about a size 0 to a size 2, I feel like the dress could fit up to a size 6. I am 5'0 and I wore 4.75in heels with this gown.
Pictures don't do the dress justice, it is stunning and gives a perfect 'hour
glass' shape with a fish tail finish.
The corset closure back allows the bodice to be drawn in for a snug fit and therefore would suit those with smaller or larger measurements.
The dress has been professionally hand cleaned and comes complete with dress bag. It has been kept in a smoke free and pet free home.
Its perfect and a bargain for the right bride.
The dress also has a bustle with a discrete pearl button sewn into the dress to loop it up to avoid anyone stepping onto the train and for ease
when dancing and mingling with guests.
- Alterations: I had the neckline altered into a sweetheart shape and a bustle was put in.
- Preservation Method: This gown has been gently and thoroughly hand cleaned but it will likely need to be steamed and pressed.
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FL Studio mobile will allow you to create complete multi-track projects on your
i.Pod, i.Phone or i.Pad and, if you want, load mobile projects into FL Studio and take them to the next level.
If it's a beat on the Stepsequencer, a melody on the Piano roll or a full song on the Playlist, FL Studio mobile has you covered.
Never lose that idea again. Get it down and happening wherever you are.
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Must play video games for June: 'Transformers,' 'Green Lantern,' 'Dungeon Siege III'
Also: 'Duke Nukem,' 'Infamous,' 'Red Faction,' 'F.E.A.R. 3,' 'Alice'
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Today the meeting at the BCP started early, at 10:15, not because I changed the time, but because the room was full, and the doors were closed. The topic of great interest to US taxpayers, taxes and the new federal requirements imposed by FATCA. I wrote about FATCA May 19 2011, the post brought us the speaker who did todays presentation. Mr. Mopsick read my post and asked if he could speak to at our meeting, I of course said yes.
Mr. Mopsick has years of experience as a Tax attorney both within and outside the IRS and he provided a detailed and clear presentation of the changes FATCA imposes on the ordinary expatriate taxpayer. He did point out our concerns about this seemingly draconian law are not shared in the US, there people are both unaffected and unconcerned, as US citizens abroad are being presented new hurdles and reporting requirements.
The text below is full of links to the IRS and tax sources for forms and circulars, some are PDF links and will download forms to your computer.
The summary is this, the new law adds to the reporting requirements of US taxpayers with assets out of the US. The original requirement of filing a FBAR Form TDF 90-22.1. This form requires you to report all foreign bank accounts if the total deposited in the sum of all those accounts $10,000 or more at any time in the year.
He pointed out that despite Panamanian laws if you control the check book or assets of a corporation or foundation, even if you are not the owner of the stock, to the IRS it is your asset. Those accounts count for the FBAR. If you are like many people here you have never heard of a FBAR and never filed one. If not, the penalty for failing to file is $10,000, BUT if you have had taxable earnings in the off shore entities you can retroactively complete a pile of FBAR's and mail them in with a letter saying, oops, sorry I was ignorant and the IRS will not assess a penalty.
If however you had taxable earnings and did not report them under the current amnesty program you can pay the tax bill with interest and a sizable penalty of 27.5% of assets at their highest point of value to avoid criminal charges. I would certainly talk to a Tax Attorney before recommending this action.
If this was not enough to aggravate, there is a new form effective with your 2011 tax return. The form number 8938 requires much more information about your offshore assets. The circular explaining it is at this link .
If you live in Panama this portion might take you off the hook for this form.
"Taxpayers living abroad.
If your tax home is in a foreign country and you meet one of the presence abroad tests described next, you satisfy the reporting threshold if you are not filing a joint return and the total value of in determining the total value of your specified foreign financial assets is more than $200,000 on the last day during the tax year or more than $300,000 at any time during the tax year.
If you are married and file a joint income tax return, you satisfy the reporting threshold only if the total maximum
value of all specified foreign financial assets you or your spouse owns is more than $400,000 on the last day of the tax year or more than $600,000 any time during the tax year. plan.
Presence abroad.
You satisfy the presence abroad test if you are one of the following.
• A U.S. citizen who has been a bona fide resident of a foreign country or countries for an uninterrupted during the tax year.
• A U.S. citizen or resident who is present in a foreign country or countries at least 330 full days during any period of 12 consecutive months during the tax year being
If you do not qualify as a foreign resident the threshold for reporting is much lower, read the linked document above.
This is a link to the current draft form : Form 8938
Other forms to make life fun for US citizens include
Reporting a foreign Corporation Form 5471
Reporting a Foreign Partnership Form 8865
Reporting a Foreign Trust (Foundation) Form 3520
Mr Mopsick explained that it is to your advantage to use a qualified CPA or other tax consultant approved by the IRS to assist in tax preparation, he does not suggest you do it yourself.
The meeting lasted from 10:15 to 1pm and many many questions, I am only going to clarify two points here.
1. The fear that in 2013 you will need to pay 30% to the IRS to remove your money from the US. The FATCA regulations have not yet been published for comment and therefore are not available. But the intent of the law is to force non US banks into contracting with the IRS and reporting on US Taxpayers. If you move your money from a US bank to a complying foreign bank there will be no 30% witholding. If you go to an ATM and withdraw your money there will be nothing withheld. Beyond that we need to wait for regulations.
2. As far as the IRS is concerned our local corporations and fundaciones are transparent. They will attribute assets and income to whomever controls the money. This in no way effects the laws of Panama but does mean if you have checkbook on a Panama Foundation or Corporation as far as the IRS is concerned it is your money.
There was much more and I will let others post more under comments. I am not sure if Mr. Mopsick is looking for clients in Panama, he is heading out to seminar lawyers and bankers in Panama City next. Still I am posting his contact information if you wish to followup with him.
Steven J. Mopsick
Federal Tax Attorney
Not admitted in California
Practice Limited to Matters before the
Internal Revenue Service
United States Treasury Department
United States Tax Court
Fax: 916.550.5059


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It is so appropriately labelled The G.A.M.E (The Gaming Anime Manga Experience)
The G.A.M.E Contest Information
Do you have what it takes to finally tell your friends you won "The Game?"
Your challenge if you choose to accept it, is to create a Game Screenshot experience! Can be traditional, digital, 3D: as long as it's Original!
that's right! Only original characters, and original settings of your own creation may be entered.
Game Development Art Category, and the Manga and Anime category on Deviant Art are not Fan-art Categories. They are not for your pictures of Zelda, or your pictures of Naruto: they are for your own original characters, your own original settings and any games/manga you collaborated on where you own the rights too. For example: You made lara croft 3D model for the new Tomb Raider game at Square Enix and they've allowed you to post your model up in your portfolio, yes you can post this into Game Development. You created a 3D model for lara croft because you love her, no this goes into Fan-art.
Anime and Manga is the same: they are for your original characters, and original mangas, not your Naruto oc's (Fan-art gets those lovely creations ).
With this contest we are helping to promote that GDA and A/M are original art only categories, and the main rule of this concert is No Fan-art
The G.A.M.E theme
What does science fiction mean to you? What does fantasy mean to you? Take one of these two, or both genres of art and create for us a Game Screenshot. A Cut Scene, if you will. Show us that sad death scene, show us that epic boss fight scene that comes before actually fighting it, show us that epic ending scene...anything your heart desires as long as it remotely looks like a game screenshot.
There's a catch: The only main restriction besides original art only, is it needs to be done in the Anime/Manga style. Remember though! Anime/Manga features all sorts of different styles and techniques..there is realism anime, semi realism, cell shaded, detailed, you name it! If you are unsure if your style matches anime or not, ask us or browse the anime manga gallery folder for ideas
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The G.A.M.E. genre
Try to give us some details in your artists comments if you can What kind of game is it? An RPG, shooter, racing game etc? Who are these characters we are viewing? etc. No need to give us any plot spoilers if you don't want too But a little bit of background information would be great!


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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Bonner County officials who want federal protections removed from woodland caribou have hired the law firm that successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court a northern Idaho couple's wetlands dispute.
Jim Burling of the Pacific Legal Foundation tells The Spokesman-Review (http://bit.ly/IG1rZG) in a story published Sunday that attorneys will argue the southern Selkirk caribou herd isn't a distinct population and isn't eligible to be listed as an endangered species.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed designating more than 375,500 acres in the Selkirk Mountains as critical habitat for the endangered caribou. Most of the federal land is in Idaho's Bonner and Boundary counties and nearby Washington state's Pend Oreille County.
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The fans of "Celebrity Wife Swap" might want to get ready for another thrilling episode of chaos and strangeness for the swap of two women who have entirely different lives. Tichina Arnold and Kelly Packard are taking on new families on the latest edition of the show and there is no doubt pandemonium is coming as more animals are involved. What animal is it this time? Bearded dragon lizards! According to We Love Soaps on Monday, the fans of the soap opera community will be watching closely as Tichina Arnold was on "Ryan's World."
Actress Tichina Arnold lives in New York City with her husband, St. John's University Assistant Basketball Coach, Rico, and their daughter Alijah. Their daughter is looking to be a star and her lifestyle is pretty laid back. With no bedtime and no set list of chores it seems the kid is running the home. Tichina and Rico like to end the day with a glass of wine and watching TV.
Kelly Packard lives in Newhall, CA with her husband, ER Trauma Doctor, Darrin, and their four children. Her family lives just outside of Los Angeles where they have a few animals including bearded dragon lizards. Kelly's daily schedule centers on her kids. The family is Mormon and abstains from alcohol, tobacco products, and caffeine.
When it's time for the "Celebrity Wife Swap," Tichina is not at all prepared to care for all of the family's animals, especially when one of Dalin's dragon lizards decides to get up close and personal. Missing her wine and relaxing evenings, Tichina is now cooking, cleaning and running a household of six.
Meanwhile in New York City, Kelly finds the city cramped and exhausting. Alijah's busy schedule of auditions and dance classes is non-stop. Demanding so much time, Kelly finds that family time never happens
When it's time for rules change, Tichina insists on family activities together. At the Arnold house, Kelly brings some additional structure to the family and had activities together as a family with Rico and Alijah.
"Celebrity Wife Swap," airs Tuesday on ABC at 10 p.m. ET.


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When most people think of Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, they immediately think of knights jousting and battling each other in front of a cheering crowd. The fight scenes are indeed impressive, but as a horse owner for more than 30 years, I have to admit that the horses are my favorite part.
Along with the human stars, a cast of Andalusian horses keeps the audience in awe. They perform dressage maneuvers on an Olympic level. I suspect that many of the spectators enjoying their roast chicken while they wave banners and cheer for their section's knight have no idea how much patience and how many years of training goes into the horses' maneuvers.
The knights ride the horses throughout much of the show as they parade and do battle, but the best parts are the ground routine and the dressage performance. You'll sections of the show where the horses perform riderless, including some "airs above the ground" maneuvers of the kind you'd see at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. There's also a dressage routine with a solo rider that held me spellbound with maneuvers like the Spanish Walk and flying lead changes performed every stride. Those names might not mean anything if you don't know about dressage, but they're a real visual treat for anyone.
If you like birds of prey, you'll also enjoy seeing the falcon who performs in the show. He soars gracefully overhead, going for a lure offered by the falcon master.
You'll see the horses and falcon in the slideshow accompanying this article, but the photos don't do them justice. If you're a horse lover, if you have a horse-crazy child in your family, or even if you just enjoy a fun show that just happens to include equine antics, Medieval Times is a great dinner show choice. Jump to this article to see the knights in battle, or go here to see the feast you'll enjoy while you watch.
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This website takes a deeper look into the lifecycle of consumer products and the effects on the planet. I learned a few things from watching the video and I thought I'd share it with Celsias and see what you guys think. Here's an excerpt from the site that gives a little more insight.
"From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever."


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Dimply Plum Cake
Adapted, barely, from Baking: From My Home to Yours
This is a wonderful coffee cake–sturdy, comes together quickly, and absolutely perfect for this time of year. It would also work with several other kinds of fruit, including apricots, peaches, nectarines or even cherries. You can swap the orange zest for lemon, lime or even grapefruit and the spice too. (Dorie suggests apricots with orange and a bit of star anise, cherries with mint, peaches with lemon and some fresh basil, and so on, so have fun with it!)
Although I have seen this recipe on so many other blogs before, I realize that the version in my book is slightly different. Nevertheless, I still made a change, using cinnamon instead of the same amount of cardamom because, ugh, I just do not like cardamom and not even this cake could change my mind.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Scant 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup flavorless oil, such as canola or safflower
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 purple or red plums (or even Italian prune plums, when they are in season), halved and pitted
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, dust the inside with flour, tap out the excess and put the pan on a baking sheet. (Alternately, you can use this spray to butter and flour, which is indeed my greatest baking Joy.)
Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together.
Working with a mixer, beat the butter at medium speed until it's soft and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar and beat for another 3 minutes, then add the eggs, one at a time, and beat for a minute after each egg goes in. Still working on medium speed, beat in the oil, zest and vanilla; the batter will look smooth and creamy, almost satiny. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing only until they are incorporated.
Run a spatula around the bowl and under the batter, just to make sure there are no dry spots, then scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Arrange the plums cut side up in the batter–Dorie says she usually makes four rows of four plum halves each–jiggling the plums a tad just so they settle comfortably into the batter.
Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes (Dorie says 40, mine was done in 30 so check early and often), or until the top is honey brown and puffed around the plums and a thin knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a rack and cool for 15 minutes during which time the plums juices will seep back into the cake then run a knife around the sides of the pan and unmold the cake. Invert and cool right side up.
Once cool, I dusted mine with powdered sugar. (It soaks into the plums, but keeps the cake a speckly white.)
You can wrap the cake and keep it at room temperature for up to 2 days, during which time it will get softer and moister.
dimply plum cake was originally published on smittenkitchen.com
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University of Virginia wrestling claimed its first National Division team title at the 2014 Virginia Duals at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Va. Saturday night.
In a fourteen-team field, the top-seeded Cavaliers edged No. 2 seed Edinboro University, 20-19, in the finals.
Virginia won six of the ten individual matches in the finals… but it was a come-from behind victory, as Edinboro held the lead from the second match up the 174-pound bout, when the Cavaliers tied things up. Virginia earned bonus points in two matches, thanks to major decision victories by Nick Sulzer and Jon Fausey at 165 and 184 pounds, respectively.
Edinboro maintained the lead for so long and kept the final team score close by putting bonus points on the board in three of its four wins. David Habat earned a major decision for the Fighting Scots at 149, while 133-pounder A.J. Schopp and heavyweight Ernest James both pinned their finals rivals.
Virginia got to the finals by drawing a bye in the first round, then defeating No. 8 seed University of Tennesse-Chattanooga, 18-13 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, the Cavaliers downed fifth seed Kent State, 22-12.
Edinboro also drew a first-round bye, then edged No. 7 seed Old Dominion, 17-16 in the quarterfinals before getting a decisive 23-9 win over third-seed Virginia Tech, defending Virginia Duals National Division team titlewinner.
"We took a lot of tough losses over the course of this tournament, but guys kept rebounding and coming back," said Virginia head coach Steve Garland. "That's the thing you want to see as a coach. It's only January, but this feels good. We're starting to see some special qualities from this group and hopefully that will continue."
Match Results – National Division Finals
- 125: Nick Herrman (UVa) dec. No. 17 Kory Mines (EU), 3-2
- 133: No. 4 A.J. Schopp (EU) pinned Joseph Martinez (UVa), 3:45
- 141: No. 1 Mitchell Port (EU) dec. No. 13 Joe Spisak (UVa), 7-2
- 149: No. 14 David Habat (EU) maj. dec. Chris Yankowich (UVa), 13-4
- 157: No. 13 Blaise Butler (UVa) dec. No. 18 John Greisheimer (EU), 14-8
- 165: No. 3 Nick Sulzer (UVa) maj. dec. Zach Towers (EU), 17-4
- 174: No. 10 Stephen Doty (UVa) dec. Nick Mitchell (EU), 9-3
- 184: Jon Fausey (UVa) maj. dec. Patrick Jennings (EU), 8-0
- 197: Zach Nye (UVa) dec. Vince Pickett (EU), 6-4
- Hwt: No. 17 Ernest James (EU) pinned No. 20 Ethan Hayes (UVa), 3:18
Final Team Standings – National Division
- Virginia
- Edinboro
- Virginia Tech
- Kent State
- Tennessee-Chattanooga
- Rider
- Arizona State
- Nebraska-Kearney
Want to know more? Check out the complete, final brackets for the 2014 Virginia Duals National Division. And check out Virginia's recap, including Coach Garland's video comments.
And, if you want to know who won the separate American College Division, read College Wrestling Examiner's article.
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My friend has a twin, some days, they'll just scream at each other, and other times, they'll put like a snake in the others bed or worms in their cereal......Yet the next day they'll be laughing together...
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I'm a twin too... I say that to my bro too...
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Twins are so funny. x)
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actually....im' atwin with my brother
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I freakin' LOVE TWINS.
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The Grocery Shopping Network, Inc. offers digital shopper planning and marketing tools for grocery retailers, Consumer Packaged Goods, and most importantly, shoppers. GSN's goal is to provide a more valuable digital planning tool for grocery shoppers that will make their shopping experience (whether online or in-store) significantly better. The result of this improved shopper engagement is increased loyalty and revenue to their grocer, and more effective marketing vehicles for the Consumer Packaged Goods firms that partner with them. GSN's expanding suite of shopper solutions includes integrated website, mobile, social and digital advertising software and programs designed to stand alone or enhance and extend existing efforts. For additional information about Grocery Shopping Network, please visit our website at http://www.groceryshopping.net.
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2008: Played in 11 games and started 10 times...Recorded 32 tackles and five pass breakups...Had a career-high seven tackles versus Hampton.
2007: Posted 54 tackles, 3.5 of which went for losses...Returned an interception 52 yards for a touchdown to ignite SIU's 20-point fourth quarter at Northern Illinois...Registered a season-high 10 tackles at Western Illinois.
2006: Had six tackles in eight games.
2005: Redshirted.
High School: Third-team all-state and second-team all-Broward County as a senior...Intercepted eight passes in his career, including five as a junior...Named to the North-South Broward and Dade-Broward All-Star games.
Worth Knowing: Born January 16, 1987 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla....Son of Fred and Shandease Williams...Majoring in recreation.


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The Call of the Wild tells the story of a dog named Buck. He is stolen from his home in the Santa Clara Valley of California, and taken to the Alaskan gold fields to be a sled dog. This story tells the life of Buck as he is passed from owner to owner. He eventually finds a kind master, John Thornton. Read The Call of the Wild to discover what Buck does when the master he loves is killed.
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