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Batik Apron
I made my first batik apron specially for my best friend Bee Yinn of Rasa Malaysia, who is also the owner/writer/chef/photographer of the famous food blog for Asian Recipes and Cooking. I always wanted to make something for her as thank you gift for inspiring me to blogabout my hobby! Without her encouragement, there wouldn't be Craft Passion. This saga began last year when she came back for holidays from California, she encouraged me to create a blog, knowing that I am passionate about handicraft, so that I can post up my craftworks to let the world see my creations.
I specially designed this batik apron for her after I saw the recent interview by a local newspaper Kwang Wah Daily about her food blog. I think she really needed an nice apron for the press exposure 🙂
I used a tea-towel-like fabric as the base material of the apron and ran a batik lining around it to create a Malaysian feel. I bought this handprinted batik fabric from Terengganu, a state on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This apron is reversible, with Rasa Malaysia appliques on one side and plain appearance on the other side.
Besides using it as an apron, she can also fold it and use it as a table mat for her food photography.
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RM – You are welcome. Hope to see your next recipe soon. Bring me to "ronda-ronda" with your new car when I visit you :))1
Thank you for the apron. Haven't cooked for a while, take a mini break while I enjoy my new car. Hehe.2
What a wonderful job you did. It is beautiful and so thoughtful too!
Stay Cozy & Crafting,
you will like http://www.etsy.com and may be will have a shop there – good luck!4
Carrie – Thanks. This is what friends are for 🙂
Anonymous – I planned to set-up a store at etsy in future. Thanks.5
This apron is really beautiful and impressive! Guess you must have put a lot of brain juice to come out with this unique design! I have to say it once more, u r very talented!6
I really love this apron. Apron(s) were the first item that I learned to sew. Mine wasn't as good as yours by any means..lol I just love aprons. I bought my husband a generic white apron and had his name embroidered on by a friend of mine, since I don't cook my husband loves to cook. his favorite channel is HGTV, go figure.7
ah! Rasa Malaysia! another blog I love! great choice of fabric! very fitting to use batik cloth for the theme! 😀8
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ST. GEORGE, Utah - Senior Nick Stefonick blasted a two-out, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead No. 21 Washington to a 16-13 win over Southern Utah Friday at the Dixie Tournament.
The Huskies (2-0) lost a 10-8 lead in the eighth and saw the Thunderbirds (5-12) break a 10-10 tie in the top of the ninth when Phil Downing belted a three-run homer with two outs.
Washington scored six runs in the bottom of the inning. An error by SU shortstop Luke Geddes, on a probable game-ending double play, kept the rally alive and allowed the first run to score. After Marc Rittenhouses bad hop single scored two more to tie it, Stefonick blasted his homer. After having gone 0- for-4 prior to the home run, Stefonick, a junior from Seattles ODea High, kept alive his 18-game hitting streak, dating back to 1998.
Washington tied the game at 10-10 in the eighth inning on another error by Geddes. The game would have ended had the Huskies not tied it due to a tournament time-limit rule.
Junior catcher Dominic Woody hit two home runs, a double and drove in five runs for the Huskies. Ticen had two hits and two RBI in the game and reliever Ken Ferguson earned the win. SU reliever Zac Barnard, who relieved starter Nick Roberts to begin the ninth, took the loss.
Amos Bright scored three runs and had three singles for the Thunderbirds, who led four different times in the game.
The Huskies close out the season-opening weekend Saturday against Brigham Young.
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For Casal, his layoff stems from a vicious attack he suffered in his hometown, Niagara Falls, that left him with sever cuts and an extreme loss of blood. The attack cost him a fight with Ruslan Providnikov for a WBO InterContinental title in 2012, which is an opportunity Casal hopes to capture again in the near future.
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A. While there are similarities, as the subconscious mind is accessed in both cases, therapeutic hypnosis is designed to help people live more healthy, productive and enjoyable lives. Stage hypnosis is for entertainment purposes only.
Q. What Is The Difference Between Hypnotherapy And Psychotherapy?
A. Psychotherapy makes changes to the subconscious by using the understanding and imagery of the conscious mind. Hypnotherapy, on the other hand, bypasses the conscious mind and works directly with the subconscious mind. In many cases Hypnotherapy is used in conjunction with Psychotherapy or other traditional counseling modalities.
Q. Why is it so expensive?
A hypnosis session may appear so at first, however, when compared to the rates charged by others in the healing profession session rates, for the time spent, are extremely reasonable. The average Dr. sees a patient for 10 minutes and charges $250 per visit, which translates into $1,500 per hour. The average psychiatrist sees a patient for 10 minutes and charges on average $300 for the visit, which translates into $1,800 per hour. A therapist charges between $150 and $200 for a 45 minute session and typically dozens of sessions are required to create change. Where else do you have the opportunity to receive one-on-one attention from a practitioner for a full 2 hrs for your first session for only $250 and $200 for subsequent sessions lasting around 1 1/2 hrs. Lastly change happens extremely quickly with hypnosis and you are absolutely worth the investment.
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Today, we are talking about how to properly write them, and I hope I can give you some tips to tame this issue. The good news? This is like riding a bicycle, and once you've master it, you've mastered it!
"I'm not ready for the test," she said to her teacher.
If you use "said", or directly say the words in any fashion –whisper, murmured, yelled, hollered, screamed, and so on—it is all one sentence. So, it gets a comma, followed by a lowercase letter. Let's look at this sentence written incorrectly.
"I'm not ready for the test." She said to her teacher.
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A wildly metaphorical movie that has wit and charm to spare. With stunning camerawork (dollie shots galore) this Oscar winner for Best Foreign Picture of 2013 shows that it has an eye for "The Great Beauty".
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The New England Revolution advanced to the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 win over the USL PRO Rochester Rhinos in the fifth round at Brown University's Stevenson Field on Thursday. The Revolution next travel to face the Philadelphia Union at PPL Park for a crowd of 1,570 on Tuesday, July 8.
Lee Nguyen's orchestration sparked both Saer Sene and Kelyn Rowe to score first-half goals, their first goals of the season. Sene got the Revolution on the board in the 11th minute when he beat Rhinos goalkeeper John McCarthy with a low shot across and inside the far post. Rowe, who is the Revolution's active leading Open Cup scorer despite playing in just five USOC matches, recorded his sixth-career Open Cup goal in the 33rd minute to bring the score to 2-0.
Rochester spoiled the shutout in the 55th minute, when Colin Rolfe scored the Rhinos lone goal. The game ended with the Revs playing up a man for stoppage time as Rhinos defender Babacar Diallo was shown a straight red card for kicking at Patrick Mullins' head while he was on the ground after the two tangled near midfield.
Knighton made four saves in the win, while McCarthy had three saves in the loss. This is the second consecutive year the Revolution met the Rhinos – the Revs' USL PRO affiliate club – in the U.S. Open Cup, and the sixth time overall in the tournament.
This is the seventh time in club history the Revolution has advanced to the quarterfinals, and the second year in a row.
New England Revolution 2, Rochester Rhinos 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Saer Sene (Lee Nguyen) 11
NE – Kelyn Rowe (unassisted) 33
ROC – Colin Rolfe (Johnny Mendoza) 55
New England Revolution: Brad Knighton, Donnie Smith, Jose Goncalves ©, Stephen McCarthy, Darrius Barnes, Steve Neumann, Lee Nguyen (Daigo Kobayashi 45), Scott Caldwell, Alec Sundly, Kelyn Rowe (Charlie Davies 60), Saer Sene (Patrick Mullins 79)
Substitutes Not Used: Larry Jackson, Andrew Farrell, Chris Tierney, Teal Bunbury
STATS: Shots 7, Shots on target 5, Saves 4, Corner kicks 4, Offsides 2, Fouls 14
Rochester Rhinos: John McCarthy, Babacar Diallo, Kyle Hoffer, Onua Thomas Obasi, Pat McMahon, Alex Dixon (Minh Vu 78), Tyler Rosenlund © (Levi Houapeu 81), JC Banks, Tony Walls, Colin Rolfe, Johnny Mendoza
Substitutes Not Used: Luis Soffner, Jossimar Sanchez, Patrick Slogic, Michael Garzi, Lance Rosenboom
STATS: Shots 9, Shots on target 5, Saves 3, Corner kicks 2, Offsides 5, Fouls 26
Misconduct Summary:
ROC – Kyle Hoffer (caution) 23
ROC – Tony Walls (caution) 76
ROC – Colin Rolfe (caution) 82
NE – Jose Goncalves (caution) 85
ROC – Babacar Diallo (ejection) 90
Referee: Younes Marrakchi
Assistant Referees: Greg Barkey (AR1), Matthew Kreitzer (AR2)
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Students interested in studying in the United States ask me, "do I need to know what my major will be before I apply to your college?"
The answer is, 'no; you do not need to know your major.' In fact, many students enter college without knowing exactly what they will major in, although they may certainly have a good sense of the fields they are especially eager to explore.
One of the differences between the undergraduate academic program at most U.S. colleges and universities and their counterparts around the world is that at an American college students combine the depth and focus of a major with exploration of a variety of topics. Another difference is that students may change from one major to another.
This is important to know, because it is a significant difference between most U.S. colleges/universities and other colleges around the world: students may 'switch majors', usually with little difficulty in the first year or so, and with careful planning and good academic advising even in the third and fourth years of study. Students in the U.S. are not admitted into a 'department' but into the entire college or university, with all courses, all professors, all possible majors available to them.
The student who takes general education and elective courses seriously – as opportunities to explore many disciplines, many perspectives upon the world, and many modes of inquiry into that world – is making the best possible use of her or his experience in a U.S. college. In fact, one's major may change as a result of a course one never expected to enjoy.
At Monmouth, students may also 'double-major,' choosing two, complementary areas of concentration instead of one. It's best to do this with careful thought (and, again, in conversation with an academic advisor), but it can be an outstanding opportunity for highly motivated students who seek to combine passionate interests in several fields, or who want to interweave a major from a field of interest to the student as a probable career path with a major from a field of interest that is more personal or that connects to a longer-range life plan.
So, for example, students may choose to double-major in business and music, in physics and art, in English and mathematics, in political science and economics, or in accounting and philosophy. These are all richly rewarding combinations! And there are many more such combinations possible at a liberal arts and sciences college….
In brief: it is perfectly fine to enter college without being certain what your major will be. Explore! Enjoy a wide range of classes; experience a variety of interesting professors (some people will say, 'take professors, rather than classes'), keep your mind and heart open to possibilities even as you decide upon the field in which you want to engage most closely.
Your major should be a matter of passionate interest to you. The skills of inquiry and expression you will develop if you are a highly motivated and intellectually curious student exploring a field you love will serve you well even if your major is not transparently linked to the careers you will eventually pursue. Few people spend their lives in a single career, in one field alone.
In this rapidly changing and globally interconnected world, educating yourself for a meaningful and fulfilling life is much more than training yourself for the first job you get immediately upon graduation. That's also important – but a college education is most critically the foundation for a lifetime of inquiry and involvement in the ongoing conversation that constitutes human culture.
The combination of depth and breadth that a U.S. college education provides is an outstanding way to prepare yourself for a reflective, rewarding, engaged and engaging life. It is not the only way, and it is not right for everyone, but it is one of the very best.
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." (attributed to William Butler Yeats but more likely Plutarch)


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Be The Top Banana!
A Swingin' Good Time Where The Monkey With The Most Bananas Wins!
Climb and swing up the vines and cross the jungle bridge collecting as many bananas as you can on your way to the top. Watch out though, those banana peels,... ooops, slip and it's a monkey free fall to the bottom. Kids will laugh with the Funky Monkeys as they hoot and holler as friends climb the vines again and again. Barrels of Fun!
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4 Playing Pieces
2 Special Dice
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1 Top Banana Die
20 Imitation Bananas
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April 2, 2011
SAN DIEGO - The Washington women's crew program had simple goals for the first day of the San Diego Crew Classic on Saturday. They wanted to advance all three boats into the Grand Finals of the prestigious regatta.
With that in mind, it was mission accomplished for the Huskies.
The UW varsity, second varsity and novice eight will have an opportunity to take home championships when the regatta reconvenes on Sunday afternoon in Mission Bay.
"The game in these heats is to qualify for the finals," said women's coach and rowing director Bob Ernst. "We had some good rows today."
With the two heats for the Jessop-Whittier Cup a veritable who's who of elite crews, the Huskies more than held their own in the varsity 8+ classification. The Dawgs finished second in their heat with a time of 6:29.94 on the 2,000-meter course. Stanford won the heat a clear length ahead of its competition, crossing the finish line with a time of 6:24.00.
Washington will be assigned Lane 3 in tomorrow's final and will be joined by the Cardinal and Wisconsin, who finished third in the heat. Rounding out the final is USC, Cal and Washington State, making for five Pac-10 teams out of the six-boat final.
The Huskies received an impressive performance out of the second varsity boat, which posted the fastest time out of the 21 boats competing. UW rowed through the finish line with a time of 6:40.74, a full six seconds in front of second place UCLA.
This wasn't a wire-to-wire victory for the Huskies as the Bruins stormed out to an early lead rowing at an aggressive 37 strokes per minute. Washington had lengthened out to a more manageable 33 spm, and the steady state carried the Huskies past a tired UCLA boat near the midway point of the race.
Speaking at the regatta, Ernst said the program's recruiting efforts of late have added talented rowers and made the selection process for the Crew Classic difficult. This was evident with the performance by the novice eight, which cruised to a spot in the Grand Finals for the Laurel V. Korholz Perpetual Trophy. The Huskies won with a time of 7:02.00, which was 14 seconds ahead of second-place Stanford. In the other two heats, the other winners (Washington State & UCLA), finished more than 11 seconds off the Huskies time.
Back in Seattle, the Huskies made a clean sweep at their annual Husky Open, which featured competition from Western Washington, Oregon State & Washington State, as well as several prominent junior crews.
San Diego Crew Classic
Varsity Eight (2nd, 6:29.94)
Cox - Kelsey Jackson, stroke - Kerry Simmonds, 7 - Erin Lauber, 6 - Marie Strohmayer, 5 - Sydney Collins, 4- Kirstyn Goodger, 3 - Ruth Whyman, 2 - Camilla Andersen, bow - Veronica Tamsitt.
Second Varsity Eight (1st, 6:40.74)
Cox - Ariana Tanimoto, stroke - Victoria Nenchev, 7 - Haley Yeager, 6 - Kira O'Sullivan, 5 - Skye Pearman-Gillman, 4 - Hanne Trafnik, 3 - Leslie White, 2 - Sarah Velling, bow - Monique Moore.
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BOBIGNY (FR) - 'Great architecture in Grand Paris', the Tour Guide that appeared in A10 #37, featuring mostly small-scale projects, can once again be expanded upon with a new school in the greater Parisian metropolis. In addition to the previously published schools by Bernard Ropa and BP architectures on the south-west side of the chic French capital, a new primary school complex was completed at the end of last year in the suburb of Bobigny. The municipality is located north-east of the city, just above the Canal de l'Ourcq. Bobigny is infamous for its grands ensembles, now mostly problematic large-scale developments from the 1960s and '70s with high concentrations of social housing.
The 5000 m2 school, day care, sports and recreation centre and library was designed by Mikou Studio, founded in 2005 by the sisters Selma and Salwa Mikou. After studying architecture in Paris and Lausanne, the twins, who were born in Fez (Morocco), gained years of experience working with, among others, Renzo Piano and Jean Nouvel.
On the north and east sides, the new complex presents a flat, angular-patterned skin. This mosaic-like facade of coloured wooden panels screens the school from the surrounding city. The various entrances to the complex are also located here. In contrast to this 'hard' side, the school opens up towards the sunny south-west by means of several ascending terraces.
On the ground floor of the complex is a day care surrounding an oval-shaped, enclosed outdoor play area. This allows young children the freedom to safely play outside. On the first and second floors, the primary school has exterior rooms, which overlook the courtyard. A likewise oval-shaped atrium within the building brings natural light into the interior circulation spaces on the various floors. To counteract resonance and echoing in the round spaces, acoustic-dampening ceilings and walls were used.
All in all, the school is yet another fine example of the well-functioning system of open competitions in France, through which medium-sized, lesser-known architectural offices can acquire extensive public procurements.


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College Hockey:BU blows open tight game with Northeastern to clinch No. 3 seed
BOSTON — It was generally a rough second semester for No. 19 Boston University, but the planets seemed to align for them during the last few weekends of the absurdly close Hockey East playoff race.
After slogging through a 3-8-2 stretch, BU closed out the regular season by winning four of its last five games, finishing with a 5-0 win at home against Northeastern on Saturday in front of 4,641 at Agganis Arena.
BU needed some help from other teams as well as win to secure home ice for the Hockey East quarterfinals, which the Terriers have enjoyed every year since moving to Agganis in 2005. BU needed a loss from either Boston College, New Hampshire, or Providence, and the Friars lost to Massachusetts-Lowell.
Freshman Danny O'Regan led the way with a goal and two assists in a game that BU blew open with four goals in the third period against a scrappy but injury-depleted Northeastern team. Sahir Gill added two goals, and freshman Sean Maguire made 26 saves for his third career shutout. Maguire's solid play bodes well for BU, especially as fellow freshman goaltender Matt O'Connor is now out for the season after suffering a collapsed lung.
"My first thoughts are that I'm awfully happy we won the game, get ourselves home ice, get third place in the league, all good things that happen because of that 'W' tonight," BU coach Jack Parker said. "It was in doubt for sure in the second period, [when] Northeastern outplayed us. It looked like we were waiting for something bad to happen. Then we got the goal right off the bat in the third, and that took the pressure off.
"Obviously, we had a great night from Sean in the cage; he played extremely well. Give Northeastern a lot of credit for playing as hard as they did right to the wire. It's amazing that three or four of those guys (former Terrier Vinny Saponari, Bradem Pimm, Cody Ferriero, and Adam Reid] must've played every other shift for the whole game."
Northeastern coach Jim Madigan reflected on his team's war of attrition, as the Huskies were plagued with injuries down the stretch, playing many natural defensemen as forwards.
"Obviously, the end to a tough season, one that has a lot of disappointment from the way we started and what we envisioned for the season to be," Madigan said. "Tonight, it sounds like a broken record; like many other games, we were short-handed and short-staffed, and the kids competed hard and well.
"We were down to five forwards and 10 defensemen when one of our players was in the penalty box for an extended period of time, and we lost another one for an extended period in the second. We continued to battle."
Northeastern struggled offensively in the first period, failing to get a shot on goal until there was just 1:55 left in the period. Defensively, they dodged several bullets: Evan Rodrigues hit a post in the first two points, and Ahti Oksanen hit another one at 6:15.
BU did score once in the first during a five-minute power play after Dustin Darou was ejected for hitting Wade Megan behind in the early going, leaving the Huskies with just 16 skaters. Evan Rodrigues skated across the slot before slipping a pass to O'Regan low in the left-wing circle for the shot and score.
It stayed that way for a long time, and BU fans following the scores online could see that the Lowell-Providence game was a tight one as well.
Finally, BU broke it open in the third, perhaps because the Huskies were worn down from having their top players on the ice relentlessly. At 1:12, O'Regan made a great backhanded pass from behind the goal line to tee up a Rodrigues wrist shot and goal.
Then, starting at 12:52, BU scored three more times in a little more than four minutes. On a delayed penalty, Matt Nieto wheeled and fired a 15-foot shot through Rawlings' five-hole. Thirty-eight seconds later, freshman Matt Grzelcyk threaded a pass to Sahir Gill, who fell to his knees while skating by a pair of defenders before getting up to go through Rawlings's five-hole again.
At 17:04, junior Matt Ronan, playing just his fifth collegiate game, picked up his first career point. Ronan, who was only playing due to yesterday's season-ending shoulder injury to defenseman Garrett Noonan, took a shot from the right point and Gill redirected it in. "I would give it to him if I could," Gill said. "Maybe I shouldn't have tipped it."
Madigan saw the last seconds as a microcosm of the year. "At the end of the season, you saw how our season went: Drew Ellement hits a cross bar with 0.6 seconds left for [what would have been] his first goal of the year and Vinny Saponari's 100th [career] point. Those happen, but that's how the year went; close, but still a ways to go."
Northeastern (9-21-4, 5-18-4) finishes the year in last place, while BU (18-15-2, 15-10-2) won a three-way tiebreaker with Providence and New Hampshire to claim the No. 3 seed. The Terriers will host Merrimack in a best-of-three series starting Friday night.
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War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
General Kutuzov
Character Analysis
Kutuzov is an old general brought out of retirement to be the commander in chief during Napoleon's invasion, and he does a pretty bang-up job with it.
While Tolstoy brought Napoleon down a notch in this novel, with Kutuzov we see that the bringing-a-mythological-man-down-to-earth thing can actually work both ways. Tolstoy turns the historical Kutuzov into a wise old soul who can commune in some mystical way with the general day-to-day feel of the army and guide it along the right path.
What's interesting is that Tolstoy shines up Kutuzov's reputation without trying to whitewash his flaws. We still see how old, out-of-shape, tired, and even lazy the man is. By showing us the human characteristics and the multi-dimensionality of these and other historical figures, Tolstoy takes the Manichean tendency out of history.
P.S. Manichaeism refers to any belief system that has a black-and-white, good-and-bad approach to morality, skipping over any nuance or gray areas.


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Desert Isle Keeper Review
The One I Want
Nancy Warren
2008, Contemporary Romance
Brava, $14.00, 304 pages, Amazon ASIN 0758210450
The One I Want is a light, fun, contemporary romance. I found myself smiling as I read it, and was enchanted with every character in the book.
The author intertwines the romances of three couples, the primary being that of Chloe Flynt and Matthew Tanner. At the start of the book, Chloe appears to be a spoiled socialite, unable to commit to anything or anyone. She abandons her latest whim - painting in Tuscany - to return to her wealthy family and friends in London. Much to Chloe's surprise, her father refuses to bankroll any more of Chloe's escapades. It's time for her to stand on her own.
This set-up makes Chloe appear to be completely self-indulgent, without a brain in her head. However, we quickly discover that she is much more intelligent than she appears, with a very kind soul. She also has some skills that may actually be marketable. With the help of her friends, Chloe concludes that the two things she is best at are breaking up with men and helping her friends end their relationships so that no one is ever unhappy. Out of this discovery comes the idea for The Breakup Artist, her new business.
In rapid progression, Chloe moves to Austin, Texas and rents a home owned by her new next-door neighbor, hunky ex-cop Matthew Tanner. Chloe is attracted to Matthew, but, since he's seemingly engaged to someone else, attempts to keep her distance. Matthew thinks she's up to no good, so Chloe toys with him by not telling him the nature of her business. This makes for some very funny scenes, as Matthew with way too much time on his hands follows Chloe to figure out just what it is she's doing in Austin.
Chloe quickly develops brochures, business cards, and a website, and recruits clients in Austin salons and spas. She also observes couples in coffee shops and malls, in search of unhappy relationships. One day she observes a young couple at the food court in the mall. Chloe approaches the woman, who becomes Chloe's new assistant. The young woman has a taste for bad boys and develops a relationship with Matthew's friend and former partner. One of Chloe's clients and his partner and lover are the third couple featured in the book.
Contemporary romance is my favorite romance subgenre, and this book represents a rather unique and interesting take. There wasn't a hint of mystery or suspense anywhere in the book and no SEALS, secret babies, or amnesia. The chapters flowed smoothly and logically from one romance to the next, as the six characters' lives entangle. If you're looking for a contemporary romance focused on just one couple, this will not be the book for you. But, if you're willing to take a chance on a romance featuring three different couples, you might be as enchanted as I was while reading it.
At the end, I found myself wishing for another 100 pages, just so that I could continue to enjoy these delightful characters. This is the first book I've read by the author, and I had no idea what to expect. So, while it wasn't the book I wanted initially, it proved to be exactly what I needed to lift me out of a mild reading slump. I am definitely going to explore the author's backlist.
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Today, April 1st, is famous for being April Fools Day; the day people play pranks on each other in honor of… well I don't know what it's in honor of, we just do it. April is also Alcohol Awareness Month, National Decorating Month, National Kite Month and National Pets Are Wonderful Month. Who knew? However, when you're the romance examiner, you can't talk about April Fools Day, or pets, or alcohol awareness, which is why I'd like to point out that April 1st also marks the first day of National Couple Appreciation Month!
National Couple Appreciation Month was founded by Blissful Escapes "to encourage couples to do something special to re-enforce and celebrate their relationship." In today's busy world it can be very easy to take your significant other for granted, especially when you've been together for a long time.
It doesn't take expensive dinner or gifts to show someone you care. Keeping that in mind, in the spirit of Couple Appreciation Month, tell them "I love you," cook them dinner "just because it's Wednesday," or leave a quick note on the mirror to make them smile. Take a minute to think about how much more enjoyable your sweetie makes your life, then tell them about it. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture, just take this month to reconnect with your honey and spend some quality time together.
Check out these articles from Cosmo for ideas (guys, just because it's Cosmo, doesn't mean you can't read them too!):


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Recommendation for LicensureEvery teacher in Ohio public schools is required to be licensed in the field or fields in which he or she is teaching. This license is issued by the Ohio Department of Education upon the recommendation of the College of Education and Human Services. Students may apply for licensure in the College of Education and Human Services Office of Student Services during the last quarter of their professional undergraduate programs. (Note: Many programs require graduate level study for licensure.) A candidate for teaching licensure at Wright State University must be deemed of good moral character, have successfully completed the approved program of teacher preparation, obtain passing scores on the Praxis II exams, and be recommended by the dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Finger printing and a background check are also required for all applicants to receive an initial license.
"Good moral character" is defined as not having pleaded guilty to or not having been convicted of any felony; any violation of Section 2907.04 (Corruption of a Minor), Section 2907.06 (Sexual Imposition), or Division (A) or (C) of Section 2907.07 (Importuning) of the Revised Code; any violent offense, theft offense, or drug abuse offense that is not a minor misdemeanor; or any substantively comparable ordinance of a municipal corporation or of another state. An individual who has pleaded guilty to or has been convicted of any such offense may have an application for licensure considered by the State Board of Education, provided the individual meets the conditions specified in rule 3301-23-23 of the Administrative Code.
Licensure of Students From Other Colleges Within the UniversityStudents who receive degrees from other colleges within the university may also wish to obtain teaching licenses. Recommendation for licensure will occur only after a student satisfactorily completes all of the requirements of the College of Education and Human Services. These include admission; selective retention; the major teaching field and related requirements, the preprofessional and Phase I professional courses and professional courses at the graduate level; and a passing score on the Praxis II exam(s).
Licensure for Holders of Nonprofessional DegreesStudents who are graduates of other accredited colleges or universities must meet the licensure requirements for their chosen teaching area. See a Student Services Advisor for additional information.
School Nurse Licensure ProgramThe School Nurse Licensure program is offered as a graduate program. The 22-credit, graduate-level program leads to endorsement for licensure as a school nurse in the state of Ohio.
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By NEMS Daily Journal
Remember the GOP started the Depression
After reading the column by George Will, "Vain Obama places the presidency on shaky ground," I started wondering it if it was written out of arrogance or ignorance. Let's go back and find out where our terrible situation started.
When President Bush took office he had a surplus, and in eight short years, he put our economy in a deep, deep ditch. No one could imagine how far we were down.
Here are some reasons: He didn't pay for anything, including wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He borrowed all the money. Then, he took out any banking regulations which lead to the huge financial problems.
I read one column that said, "Obama was trying to cover a $3 trillion hole with a $750 million bail-out of the banks." We must go back to the scene of the crime before making any rash statements about the present.
Now I would like to catch this generation up with the 1929 crash (the Great Depression). The Republican administration under President Hoover was in charge (two crashes in my lifetime and both were under the Republicans) and they drove it into a ditch. I would probably forgive them, but if they did it again, I would never give them the keys any more.
Since I read the Journal every morning and watch at least three hours of news each evening, I feel well informed.
Now for the national debt. The main sticking point is the Republicans will not accept any new taxes on the wealthy. They say these folks create most of the jobs.
Oh, I might add, there are no laws that says they must create jobs with the tax breaks.
Here's something else. Warren Buffett (a billionaire) said his secretary pays a greater percentage of her income than he does.
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Women's Gymnastics To Face SEMO
Feb. 18, 2012
CHICAGO – The UIC women's gymnastics team (5-4) contends South East Missouri State (0-5) Saturday at 1:00 p.m. (CT) inside the Houck Field House in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
"We are excited to go up against another one of our conference foes," co-head coach Peter Jansson said. "The team is really focused on details because we're on a great run right now. They have competed well away and at home and we look forward to another good away score to help out our NCAA qualifying average. We also hope to continue what we did on bars and vault this past weekend. Hopefully we will be a little sharper on floor and get our depth back on beam too."
The Flames hope to earn their sixth win Saturday against the Redhawks, coming from a 195.000-190.650 victory against Seattle Pacific's Falcons. Outstanding contributions were made by seniors Rachel Montoya (South Chicago Heights, Ill./Olympia Gymnastics Center) and Andrea Skala (Brookfield, Ill./Flying High Sports), junior Chantel Turk (Hazelcrest, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor), and sophomores Cynthia Lemieux-Guillemette (St.-Hubert, Quebec/Andre-Laurendeau) and Catherine Dion (Gatineau, Quebec, Canada/ Nicolas-Gatineau).
Turk ranked highest on the vault and floor exercises scoring a 9.875 and a 9.875, respectively. Meanwhile, Skala's career best performance of a 9.900 led the Flames on the uneven bars, followed by Montoya and Turk who tied with 9.800. The beam scores of Lemieux-Guillemette and Dion were also superior as they each scored a 9.850. Montoya earned a total of 38.875 in the all around position.
The Flames know the Redhawks as the winners of the MIC Championships on March 19, 2011. Though the Flames placed third in that competition, their current momentum suggests a continuation of their winning streak.
Be sure to check back to UICFlames.com for complete results and a recap of Saturday's meet against Seattle Pacific. Fans can also follow the action through the Live Webcast, and check the team's YouTube page UIC Women's Gymnastics Videos


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Why Does Getting Married or Having a Baby Kill Job Satisfaction?
If you're a newlywed or a new parent who's suddenly found yourself feeling less satisfied with your professional life, take heart — you aren't alone.
Election 2012 — President Obama Has the Support of Smartphone Users
Many national polls show President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, essentially tied in the upcoming race for the White House. But according to a new survey, there's at least one segment of the population Obama has mostly locked up: smartphone users.
New Airport Body Scanners Could Reveal More About You Than You Realize
If you think airport security screenings are already too invasive, you probably won't like this.
Within the next couple of years, the Department of Homeland Security will begin using laser-based molecular scanners at airports and border crossings. And what they reveal could surprise you.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 11 – Richie Sambora, Lisa Rinna and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Richie Sambora
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Playing lead guitar for Bon Jovi on songs including the No.1 hits 'You Give Love a Bad Name,' 'Livin' on a Prayer' and 'Bad Medicine,' work with other artists including Cher and LL Cool J, two stints in rehab, a former marriage to Heather Locklear, and an on-and-off relationship with her ex-best-friend Denise Richards
Can Sitting Down Kill You?
Want to live longer?
It could be as easy as getting out of the chair you may be sitting in right now.
Are Teens More Likely to Smoke After Seeing Actors Light Up In Movies?
Currently, movies depicting smoking are often rated PG-13, while smoking accompanied by other adult behaviors such as sex and violence results in a film being slapped with an R rating.
But since a new study suggests teens are more likely to smoke after seeing it on-screen, some people now say all movies with smoking should be restricted to adult viewers only.
Did Statistics Predict Tom Cruise's Third Divorce?
When news broke that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise had called it quits, many celeb-watchers weren't terribly surprised. But while the impetus of the split is keeping the tabloids busy, statistics may tell a less-enticing story: this was Cruise's third marriage, and they're simply more likely to fail.
What Does Being Cool Really Mean?
If James Dean was in his prime today, would we still consider him cool? According to a new survey, maybe not — seems the very definition of what's cool and what's not could be changing.
Want Low Blood Pressure? Try Passing Gas
Next time you're sitting next to someone on the bus and they let one rip, don't just hold your nose and turn away — congratulate them on their low blood pressure. Seems the same gas that produces farts has been shown to control blood pressure in mice.
Tom Cruise Tops Forbes' List of the Highest Paid Actors in Hollywood
Tom Cruise may have lost his wife, but one thing he hasn't lost is his ability to make money — serious money. In fact, he's just topped Forbes' annual list of Hollywood's highest paid actors.
Are Bigger-Busted Women More Likely to Get Breast Cancer?
The size of a woman's (non-surgically-enhanced) bustline is often determined by DNA. But could bra size also predict a woman's odds of developing breast cancer?
Why Do Women Post Ugly Photos of Their Friends on Facebook?
Maybe that old stereotype about ladies being catty to each other is right after all — what else would explain a recent survey that found 25 percent of women have intentionally posted unflattering photos of their female friends to Facebook?


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Dolph Ziggler Doesn't Return
World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler didn't return on WWE Monday Night Raw as advertised. Michael Cole said on commentary that Ziggler wasn't there and is still recovering from his concussion. Ziggler was at live events in Bethlehem (results) and Poughkeepsie (results) over the weekend.
Triple H vs. Curtis Axel
Triple H said in a backstage segment with Stephanie McMahon before "leaving" this week's Raw that he'll be at next week's show, in the ring to face Curtis Axel. Next week's WWE Raw will take place from The Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia.
CM Punk/Chris Jericho at WWE Payback
CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho for WWE Payback was "made official" with a "contract signing" between Paul Heyman and Jericho on this week's Monday Night Raw.


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Tech Baseball Begins Fall Practice Monday
Sept. 17, 2010
LUBBOCK, Texas - The fall baseball season officially begins Monday at 2:15 p.m. for the Texas Tech Red Raider baseball program. Tech will finish its small group work this week as the team will have its first official practice on Monday at Dan Law Field.
"We are all excited to get out there as a team and start working again," Tech third-year head coach Dan Spencer said. "So much of our success in the spring starts with the work that is put in during fall ball. Everyone is ready to get started."
The fall season will conclude with the annual Red and Black Series, slated for October 25-29, at Dan Law Field. Times and details on the Red and Black Series will follow at a later date.
All practices are open to the public.
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Pilgrim Baptist Church
Jolly Seniors Community Council
Mission Statement
To enhance the life of seniors in our community by providing an opportunity for them to get out of their homes, to find an outlet for fellowship and enable them to share their skills and knowledge with youth and other seniors.
Meetings are held at on the First and Third Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Join us for lunch, special guest, birthday celebration, fellowship and lots of FUN!!
Our purpose is to:
- To support seniors in their efforts to be more active and aware, to become more knowledgeable and connected with their surrounding community.
- To view seniors as assets to their community, to identify the skills, experience, and knowledge they have to share.
- To explore new and better ways for the community to receive the contributions seniors and others have to offer within the community.
- To educate seniors about the various ways they can be taken advantage of by people and business trying to exploit, trick or frighten them; to develop some "self-defense" skills against these predators.
- To promote healthy activities and provide useful health information
- To provide up-to-date information about programs and policies that affect seniors (such as Medicare, insurance, banking information, tax changes, etc.)
For more information, please contact Ms. Gladys Brewton at (651)227-3220.


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Market Place; Freddie Mac Gets Penalty And Rebuke Over Scandal
By JONATHAN D. GLATER
Published: December 11, 2003
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10— Federal regulators released a scathing report Wednesday on the corporate culture that fostered improper accounting at Freddie Mac, the same day that they announced that the company had agreed to pay a $125 million penalty and to take measures to prevent future misconduct.
The settlement and the report may help Freddie Mac, the nation's second-largest buyer of home mortgages behind its corporate sibling, Fannie Mae, to recover from an accounting scandal that surfaced early this year. But some of the report's recommendations suggest that regulators may impose new restrictions on the company. They also suggest that regulators will now shift their focus to the Wall Street firms that engaged in certain transactions with the company and to accounting at Fannie Mae.
The report by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight does not shed much new light on the transactions at the center of the improper accounting, which sought to smooth out earnings volatility, but it is much harsher than previous reports in its assessment of Freddie Mac's executives and board members.
''Freddie Mac cast aside accounting rules, internal controls, disclosure standards, and the public trust in the pursuit of steady earnings growth,'' the report states.
In addition, it says, ''senior management and the board failed to establish and maintain adequate internal control systems.''
Freddie Mac reported its revised earnings last month, disclosing that it had understated net income by nearly $5 billion over more than three years. Many of the transactions that were accounted for improperly, including swaps and reserves for loan losses, were described in a preliminary report to the board by an outside law firm and in a supplemental report released with the restatement.
Some lawmakers greeted the report as further evidence of the need for an overhaul of the regulation of government-sponsored entities, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
''The information in Ofheo's report clearly confirms that there were serious accounting, disclosure and management issues that led to Freddie Mac's earnings restatement,'' Senator Richard C. Shelby of Alabama, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said in a statement. ''It also serves to underscore the deficiencies of Ofheo as a regulator, in that Ofheo never detected the breakdown in the accounting and audit function at Freddie Mac. The Banking Committee will continue to consider legislative reform for the G.S.E.'s to ensure that they have a strong and credible regulator.''
Armando Falcon Jr., director for the regulatory agency, said that the report and the settlement with Freddie Mac were proof of the agency's readiness to take tough action when necessary. ''Freddie Mac lives on a public trust that should never be violated,'' Mr. Falcon told reporters Wednesday. Such violations must be addressed promptly when discovered, he added. ''Today's action indicates that we will do so.''
Freddie Mac executives declined to comment on the report, but the company said in a statement: ''The report is not part of the consent order, and Freddie Mac did not consent to any part of the report. The report represents Ofheo's interpretation of the facts, and Freddie Mac had no opportunity to provide input into the text of the report. There are characterizations, findings and conclusions in the report with which the company strongly disagrees.''
Shares of the company closed at $54.25, up 25 cents. Bert Ely, a banking analyst in Alexandria, Va., noted that there was no way to determine the effect on earnings of the fine to be paid by the company, which has not reported financial results for any period of 2003. ''We didn't know what this year's earnings were going to look like anyway,'' Mr. Ely said.
Under the terms of the settlement, in addition to the $125 million fine, Freddie Mac's board is required to review and as necessary revise its bylaws and the frequency of its meetings, along with the company's codes of conduct. The board is also required to determine whether to impose limits on the terms of its members. The company, in turn, is required to report on its internal controls and on plans for strengthening its internal audit function. The company is required to separate the jobs of chief executive and chairman.
Some of the recommendations in the agency's report -- which Mr. Falcon, the director, said he might or might not impose on the company -- are more severe. The report proposes increasing the amount of capital that the company must retain and limiting how much its portfolio of mortgages may grow. Finally, the report recommends that the regulatory agency examine the accounting practices of Fannie Mae; the agency has already received bids on that project, Mr. Falcon said.
The agency is also continuing its investigation into investment firms that participated in the transactions that were accounted for improperly, according to the report. Those firms are J.P. Morgan Chase, Credit Suisse First Boston, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and about 20 others.


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One time Bitstrips crashed for 3 DAYS straight!
June 14th
in october i think. it crashed for 3 days straight
April 29th
Captin, one time Bitstrips crashed for 3 hours straight, no joke.
April 24th
*holds up glass* True Story
April 22nd
Three times this past hour alone....
April 21st
Story of my freaking life.
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Dog4U Inc. is a non profit animal rescue in South Carolina. They rescue dogs, cats, and neglected farm animals. They strategically plan and execute major life saving missions by pulling up to 30 dogs at a time from the Chesterfield County Animal Control. Lives that would otherwise be lost due to pet overpopulation and overcrowded shelters.
But this is no easy task and does not happen miraculously overnight. They rely on their foster network and most importantly on donations to see these missions through successfully.
On an average Dog4U, Inc. goes through 75 pounds of dog food, 40 pounds of cat food and almost 100 pounds of equine and bovine feed per day. Storage is a big problem due to weather and mice (they do use humane live traps for the mice and relocate them).They receive food donations throughout the year but must also purchase a significant amount of feed, totaling thousands of dollars annually. Unfortunately they lose a lot of the feed due to mice and rain.
Their current feed shed is fairly water proof but does little to combat the furry little creatures who are very proactive in their foraging. This type of food waste is financially disasterous for Dog4U. They, like all rescues are operating on a shoe string budget.
After contacting several shipping companies they have the opportunity to purchase two containers, at cost, for $1,600 each (pricing has gone up to $2,300 per container since beginning the fundrazr) including delivery as opposed to $3,500 each.
At this time an extremely generous, anonymous sponsor donated the first storage container As this fundraiser has been going on for some time the pricing for these units has gone up. The donor had the container delivered for a total of $2,300 including taxes. They are continuing the fundraiser to pay for adding electricity, lights, and a turbine vent.to the container. It gets extremely hot in South Carolina and oftentimes the daily temperatures exceed 95 degrees.This extreme heat will cause the container to overheat and dog food and horse feed stored inside to spoil. $1,550 will be needed to complete the project $196 of this has already been raised. They will focus on completing the work on the first container before starting to raise funds for the second container.
Your support will make a huge difference for the rescue and the animals they save which first and foremost need to be fed. Visit the fundraiser page and make a tax donation today. No amount is too small.


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Editor's Note: The following is a report on the practical applications of Andrew Purves' book, The Crucifixion of Ministry: Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ, (InterVarsity Press).
You work hard in ministry, devoting lots of time and energy to your efforts. But no matter how hard you work, you won't see any true changes for the better unless Jesus shows up. And He won't show up if you're doing what you want to do, instead of what He wants to do through you.
Your ministry will change lives only if you crucify your own agenda and invite Jesus to resurrect His plans for your work. Here's how you can crucify your ministry:
Recognize the power source. Understand that, despite how hard you work, you don't have the power to make your ministry successful. Realize that only Jesus can convince lost people of the truth, forgive sinners, grow congregations, heal the sick, restore broken relationships, give anxious people peace, give depressed people hope, and accomplish any of the other goals you may have set for your ministry. Remember that the people to whom you minister don't need you; they need Jesus. Know that it's ultimately Jesus, not you, who does the ministry. Decide to rely on Jesus' power rather than trying to meet goals on your own.
Trust Jesus for the outcome. Don't burn yourself out trying to make the results you want happen from your ministry work. Avoid unnecessary stress that can harm your health, your congregation, your family, and more by realizing that the success of your ministry is not all up to you. Understand that the results are ultimately in up to Jesus, so place your trust in Him. Embrace the grace He offers you, knowing that even when you fail, He will use your efforts to bring about something good as long as you trust Him.
Join Jesus where He is already at work. Instead of expecting Jesus to join you where you'd like to work, figure out where He is already at work, and build your ministry work around that. Know that the issue isn't how to get Jesus in on your ministry, but how to join Jesus in His ministry work in the world.
Let your ministry take shape naturally. Rather than trying to decide on the right ministry strategies, programs, and processes, simply let your ministry work take the shape it naturally would as Jesus' ministry in your place. Understand that your ministry isn't about you and your skills; it's about Jesus' real presence in the lives of those to whom you minister.
Kill selfish ambitions. Invite God to strip away the ways you've used your ministry work to bolster your ego, impress others, satisfy your desires for power and success, enjoy personal affirmation and professional success, and fuel your needs to feel competent and in control. Repent of using ministry to benefit yourself so you can be free to use it to serve Jesus. Ask God to purify your motivations for ministry.
Abide in Jesus. Realize that, apart from Jesus, you can do nothing. Determine to stay closely connected to Him, abiding in that close relationship. Practice spiritual disciplines (like prayer, Bible reading, Communion, and worship with others) often. Invite Jesus to transform your mind. Read, meditate on, and study the Bible daily so its truths will saturate your mind and help you start to think more and more from God's perspective. Ask Jesus to convert your will. Get rid of wrong motivations and be intentional about fulfilling God's purposes for your life and ministry. Live with integrity. Put your faith into action in every aspect of your life, and seek to have your private actions be just as faithful as your public ones. But live in the power of the freedom you have as someone whom Jesus has forgiven and deeply loves. Know that nothing you can do in ministry (or in anything else) can cause Him to love you any less or more than He already does, so don't try to earn His love. Make everything you do in ministry simply an expression of your love for Him.


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Atwood Student Center/Residential Hall Area
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On the east side of Atwood Center you can see some of our 7 residence halls, Kiehle Visual Arts Center, historic Lawrence Hall residence and a portion of Stewart Hall. All of these overlook the Mississippi River.


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Emmy's Recap
So the 64th Emmy Awards were Sunday night, and all I have to say is that they were fabulously funny. Jimmy Kimmel was the perfect host, and the fact that he live tweeted it made it even better. One of my favorite tweets of his from the night "@jimmykimmel Ryan Seacrest is super fat in person. #emmys" So basically Jimmy killed it as the host. Here are some of my other favorite moments of the night:
Jimmy Kimmel is known for playing pranks with his viewers (remember when he told his viewers to tell their kids they ate all of their Halloween candy…if not check it out its priceless) so obviously he couldn't miss an opportunity with the Emmys. To get more people to watch the show he asked for a volunteer from the audience and Tracy Morgan got right up there, once he had his volunteer Jimmy told the audience and everyone at home to tweet or make their Facebook status, "oh my God Tracy Morgan just passed out onstage at the Emmys turn ABC on NOW!" He then made Tracy lay onstage…after he put his numb-chucks away. I sincerely hope that more viewers tuned in because that was a very clever idea.
With every single award show there is always an in memory video montage of celebrities, producers, writers, etc. who have passed away in the past year. Jimmy put his own twist on it by making a video montage of himself, with Josh Grobin singing One Direction's, What Makes You Beautiful, in the background. Seriously one of the funniest moments of the show.
Aziz Ansari presenting an award was something I was really excited for. So this part of my post may be a little biased because I think Aziz Ansari is a genius, and that everything he does is hysterical. Anyways he was talking in a British accent because he believes that using a British accent is just better and you have more creditability, really guys Aziz Ansari is a genius.
So collegietes what did you think of the Emmy's last night?
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I'm trying to dual boot my computer with Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04, but I keep running into a problem. I have created a primary partition for the new OS, have downloaded the 64-bit .iso file (my computer is a 64-bit machine) from the Ubuntu website, burned it to a disc, and then restarted the computer while the disc was still in the drive. When the computer tried to boot from the disc, I got a kernel panic. How can I change this so that I don't keep getting kernel panics?
I don't know the answer to your kernel panic problem.
But have you considered using the Ubuntu windows installer Wubi?
I've used it in the past with success and ease. It is a Ubuntu installer that you can run directly in Windows. I believe the Ubuntu OS is installed under the Windows file system but you will be able to boot directly into Ubuntu from the boot loader.
Before burning, check the signature of the Ubuntu
It may so happen that the CD is not properly prepared. You can try another CD. Burn it with low speed. You may try installing from USB also.