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I was returning home after work, and in the apartment hallway two young guys, maybe 18 or so, catcalled as they passed me. I turned around and told them that was rude and inappropriate, that since I had more hair under my belt than they had years under theirs they needed to show some respect. It felt good to say something, even if they laughed at me.
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A man followed me up the escalator and to the bathroom. He continuously commented on my legs. He kept calling them "strong." Though he did not touch me, he was right up on my back the entire time and speaking into my ear. He dashed off when another person walked by us and then he watched me walk into the women's restroom. When I left, he was gone.
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I live in a city, and I deal with street harassment on almost a daily basis, but I recently experienced a situation worse than usual. I was walking alone downtown around midnight on a Friday night. There were no other people around. I hear yelling from behind me, "I want to f*** the s*** out of your a**!" and other similarly sexually explicit/aggressive statements. I started to freeze up and panic inside, but refused to turn around and look. I followed my typical course of action (now a reflex out of practice): Refuse eye contact and keep walking until you are a safe distance away.
This didn't work. The yelling grew gradually closer and louder. The voices became threatening: "You need to look at me when I'm talking to you!" and "You know you want this!" followed by more yelling of what they wanted to do to me.
I finally was able to see my harassers without turning around; it was several guys in a car. They left as I approached a less deserted/more populated intersection.
This can't be explained away as a compliment, a joke, or drunken stupidity. I can't be accused of dressing provocatively; I was simply a young woman walking alone.
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Another ended badly. I was headed home from work, engrossed in a Stieg Larson novel, with my hair down, and wearing office casual. An open seat next to me was taken by a man, I'd say in his late 20's. With the noise of the train and the distraction of my book, I didn't hear him and therefore didn't acknowledge him.
A few stops later, he moves to another seat, which is common on public transit. While on that same stop, another passenger timidly asks me if she can sit next to me. Before I can give her my affirmation, I hear a loud and angry voice saying, "don't sit next to her, she's a bitch."
Incensed, I turn my head to demand an explanation from the not-so-gentleman now sitting two rows back. He begins to berate me for not talking to him when he was only trying to get my attention, etc. etc. typical entitled mating bullcrap. I yell back at him, standing my ground, telling him that I did not owe him anything and that no one told him to intrude on my day. I'm basically trying to put him in his place and he's telling me I look cute when I'm mad.
About 20 minutes and 10 stops of shouting later, another passenger tells us both to shut up, I take this opportunity and turn back to whatever the girl with the dragon tattoo happens to be doing.
3 stops of silence later, he comes to me, apologizes and I, like an idiot, forgive him because I just want him to leave and never think about the incident again. Thankfully, I've never seen him again but the event sticks with me to this day.
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En una calle de poteo estabamos dos chicas hablando, yo colombiana,mi amiga vasca,se acerca un conocido borracho,y dice,os vais a liar?,tras el venia otro,bebido tambien,empezaron a vacilarnos y les dijimos que se fueran,el primero empezo a gritarme "que dices colombiana",o "callate MUJER",mi amiga me defendio y el empezo a llamarla lesbiana ofensivamente,mayores pasaban sin meterse,nuestra reaccion de miedo fue una bofetada,la suya volverse loco xq eramos mujeres..al final el amigose lo llevo.
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I was in 7th grade when this happened. As I was walking through our local mall (the Galleria at Roseville), I kept hearing comments coming from obviously older men. Stuff like "daaaamn" and "work it" and whooping and hollering. OLDER GUYS "HITTING ON" a 7th grader.
I didn't want to say anything since I was so young but I felt violated, which I shouldn't have to feel as a 12/13 year old girl. I was wearing skinny jeans and a v neck Hollister shirt (with a cami underneath). Nothing to be hollering at. Then, once I've had enough, I went outside to be picked up by my parents and someone drove by and yelled "SLUT!" directly at me.
Honestly, what about me comes off as "slut"? (Nothing because no one is a slut) but like what the fuck? I'm obviously young, even though I'm well endowed, I don't show them off (even if I did, it doesn't warrant comments). Even though I still hear comments from the yard workers everyday, this day stood out to me: now I am a young woman and this is what happens to young women.
This is disgusting and wrong. Let's stop it
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Last night I walked home from work in the sunshine in London, an 80 minute journey. I was wearing a bobbled grey woolen (but tight) dress and thick black tights.
The first man said "ooh lookin' fiiine!"
The second two men said "BOOTAYY, man check out her bootie!"
The third man stared me up and down and kissed his teeth
The fourth man held up traffic at a junction and stared sideways at me not the road
The fifth and sixth men twisted their necks as they walked past and muttered whatever they wanted
The seventh group of men were having a beer outside in the pub I passed and stopped and said "woah check THAT out"
The 8th beeped his horn and laughed
The 9th, a group of three men in my neighbourhood said "ooooh you looking sexyyyyyyyyy" as i walked through the middle of them
By this point I turned around and shouted "are you JOKING??? That is the NINTH comment I've had in one journey…GET A GRIP"
They replied that I should be pleased and god blessed me.
I felt quite guilty for shouting when I got home and my friend told me that it's just how they are and they probably thought they were complimenting me, and at least they find me attractive..
It's not a compliment, I'm walking home (pretty covered up for a hot day), I'm not 'giving them the eye' or 'asking for it' (no one is 'asking for it') it is not acceptable.
Last week on a train I had to sit next to vile men 'spotting' "great tits" as ladies went past to the toilet or on-board shop.
When will we actively start teaching our sons that showing women respect has absolutely nothing to do with catcalling or objectifying them as sexual entities to be judged as they walk home from work, or go to a shop??
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The following is typical of my daily commute. I travel by metro and foot between Petworth and Takoma.
I'm footsteps away from work and passing the bus stop at the intersection of Carroll and Laurel. As I walk by I notice a man sitting on the bench and wearing sunglasses is making all kinds of hissing and sucking noises, but don't realize it's directed at me until he says "mad fine" as I pass by. Normally I'd ignore him or even smile, wanting to avoid any possibly dangerous conflict with a stranger, but today it caught me off guard.
I'm hunched over carrying a heavy backpack, wearing a dirty old hoodie with my hood pulled over my head. The only thing that could have possibly been sexy were my legs, fully covered in denim and visible only from the front when he had already started making a scene.
Baffled, I pull my hood off to reveal my fully shaved head and just shrug at him, thinking, "what are you even talking about?"
The entire time I'm still walking towards work and suddenly I hear him yelling from behind me, "Enjoy being a girl!" He says it as if it were a command.
I go into work and open shop, but it ate at me all day. It's sad that a passing rude remark can send me spiraling into an anxiety attack, but it just got to me and I guess that's the point. I was relieved it didn't escalate further: I waited and watched him board the bus, having become suddenly neurotic he would follow me into work.I was distracted for the rest of the day, regardless, thinking of his words over and over.
"Enjoy being a girl!" ?
It could mean so many things. I think to him it simply meant "You deserve this".
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It was 2am Friday night in Arcata Plaza. We were standing outside Don's Donuts & my friend Z was talking as this guy walks passed her & says "damn you're beautiful" while he stares at her butt. I noticed him 'cause of the drool dropping from his mouth. I said "what the fuck? This guy is staring at you like he's going to devour you". He went on some rant about me hating on my friend. I told him he was objectifying her. So he gets in a car & drives up to us & calls me (& my friends) dogs.
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Walking up the 16th Street mall with my colleague, around ten in the morning, a group of three young men, probably early twenties, yelled "nice pussy" as we passed.
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Ireland's 40 Shades of Green
"I just dress up what the Good Lord provides."- Legendary Irish golf course designer Eddie Hackett.
Padraig Harrington at the Irish Open
Eddie Hackett's words best sums up Ireland as a whole. The beauty is simple yet breathtaking, largely due to the "Forty Shades of Green" that describes the country. The reference was also popularized by a 1961 Johnny Cash song by the same title that he wrote during a visit.
The island is currently experiencing a rebirth and maintaining its place as a golf Mecca. I recently visited the "Land of Links" and was not disappointed. The Irish Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club was a huge success, with record-breaking crowds of 130,785 during the week.
It was the first time the European Tour event had been played in Northern Ireland since 1953. The player turnout was also spectacular, with Ulstermen Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy on hand, while the Republic of Ireland was represented by Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley, with players from England, Scotland and even America's Keegan Bradley, the 2011 PGA champion competing. Welshman Jamie Donaldson won.
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The Irish Open had the energy and buzz of a major, and the atmosphere felt more like a mix between a European football (soccer) match and Justin Bieber concert, due to McIlroy's popularity.
In typical "Two Good Rounds" fashion, a trip to Ireland would not be complete without a visit to the world-famous Bushmills Distillery. Tours are available; we were fortunate to have a private tour that concluded a tasting in the bar.
Irish whiskey differentiates from Scotch malt whisky as there's an absence of a smoky taste. In Scotland, the malted barley acquires a peaty character while it's being dried, giving it a smoky flavor. With Bushmills the smoke is not introduced, resulting in more pronounced malt-honeyed flavors. Another difference is that in Scotland most whiskies are distilled only twice, whereas Bushmills distills its product three times to give it more smoothness.
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The Bushmills Inn Hotel is right out of a novel. The beautifully restored hotel, restaurant and bar transport you back in time. The original coach house and stables are believed to have originated in 1608, the same year Bushmills was granted Ireland's first-ever license to distill whiskey. The Gas Bar is rich in history and is still lit by gas lights. Most nights you can enjoy your drink to live, traditional Irish music.
Downtown Belfast is vibrant, combining old with new, and its dining options are outstanding. Notable places include Browns, which serves a prix fixe six-course dinner, with wine pairings so spectacular even the French would give a nod of approval. Other hot spots include Dean's restaurant and McHughs Bar on Queens Square. McHughs is a popular traditional Irish bar originated in 1711 and is in the oldest surviving building in Belfast.
And the golf did not disappoint. Ballyliffin Golf Club and Donegal Golf Club on the northwest coast of Ireland were everything I dreamed Irish golf would be. There was more rain than I'd hoped, but this is Ireland.
The views from these fairways and greens are stunning. Perhaps an Irish caddie's comment after a shot into tall rough best describes the difference between golf in Ireland and the U.S.: "Even if the ball was wrapped in bacon, Lassie couldn't find it."
Elisa Gaudet brings a wealth of entertainment and golf experience to Cybergolf. Elisa has spent the past several years in the golf industry in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. She worked for the PGA Tour and the Tour de las Americas before founding Executive Golf International, a golf marketing company that works with clients to develop strategies using golf as the medium. Often referred to as the Maria Bartiromo (a business analyst for CNBC) of golf, Elisa says: "Golf, as a marketing tool, has been around for years. It's amazing how many new ways companies can align their brand with the golf market to reach their target audience. Our goal is to create alliances and establish cross-border relations." Elisa also worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years, including five in Los Angeles as a model and actress. She can be seen at many celebrity golf events and often gets the inside scoop from PGA Tour players. In 2011, Elisa published her first book, "Two Good Rounds" (Skyhorse Publishing). Her story for Cybergolf, "Golf a Romantic Affair at Cabin Bluff," won the top prize in ING's 2012 Travel Writing category. For more information about Elisa, visit her websites at www.onthelip.com or Executive Golf International www.execgolfintl.com.
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How to Reassess Something You've Been Doing Your Whole Adult Life
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Reader Comments (49)
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's bothered by this.
It's less nonsensical than those people who thoughtlessly sign off all their emails "Kindest regards". For example:
I cannot believe how poor that piece of work was. I can only think it was submitted three weeks late because you spent the extra time adding errors. You have destroyed this project and probably ruined my career. What the hell were you thinking of? Can you even think? Throw yourself off a cliff. At once. And take your dumb team with you. Never contact me EVER AGAIN.
Kindest regards,
I get loads like that.
I've bought both the on-line and dead tree - now if you could make an audiobook version I'll buy that too.
Long live <good> authors!
"Darling fascist bullyboy:
Give me some more money, you bastard.
May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman,
Dear Mr. Meyer,
I've got plenty of lovin for your comic. Keep up the great work.
Faithfully yours,
Yeah. They'll never understand "boomshanka."
As far as I remember, in a German letter I'd have to call you "Lieber".
I, for one, would love it if Scott would start every sentence directed towards Rick with "To Whom It May Concern"...
This bugs me, too. It always feels weird and wrong to start letters and e-mails with "dear", it's no different from starting them "my dearest". But since when did English writing rules make sense?
Dear Scott,
the standard approach is:
If the addressee's name is known and used,
"Dear Mr Smith" is paired with "yours sincerely",
whereas if the addressee's name is not known,
"Dear Sir or Madam" is paired with "yours faithfully".
I feel this cartoon may lead to a further lessening of already painfully low standards of letter-writing in the modern age, should no correction be made in order to combat the damage done by such misinformation.
Yours sincerely,
Ben S
I was chuckling throughout, but I lost it at the last line. Well played.
Dear Scott
All of this - cartoon - comments - everything - magic!
The very breath of life to a sad twonk like me who has noindependent existence and has to live via the misadventures of two of life's other losers in a comic strip.
I love you both and want to have your babies. (er - maybe not yours, Rick, unless you were born without the glasses).
Kindest regards
<Shrug> I realised long ago that the linguistic currency has been watered down, shaken up and generally treated like a cheap cocktail. Total strangers are "dear", slight acquaintances are "hi [insert name]" (although hardly anybody's first name is Insert), friends are "hey nutjob" (or similar term of endearment), relatives are addressed simply by "Aunty Moopy" or whatever cutesy term invented by a toddler your family uses. I do make one deliberate protest: my actual spouse gets addressed "beloved" and I sign off "sincerely yours". [cue nauseated sound effects].
Hi Scott, it looks like the link for Rik's email is wrong in the comment.
Fixed, thank you! ~Missy
I'm not a native english speaker so I don't really have this particular problem. I start my business emails with "Hello X" or sometimes with our equivalent of "Dear X", which actually translates to "highly honoured X" and feels much more formal than "dear" does in english.
Dear Sirs and Madams,
There sure are a lot of instances of "yours faithfully" in these comments where there should be "yours sincerely".
Yours faithfully,
P.S. I will never be able to write "dear" again. Excellent comic!
Dear Ugh,
How could I possibly commit myself faithfully to someone I don't personally know, and why should I stop with only sincerity towards someone I DO know?
These rules are stupid. Thank you for pointing them out, Scott and commenters. I'm sure they are the entire reason that "letter-writing" has gone out of fashion, and we now all just send emails with neither the recipient's name in the body, nor a sign-off.
With great affection for you and all your kin,
I'm a contractor on a military base. The one that drives me bananas is "Very Respectfully," which is the way most military folks sign off their emails. That in and of itself is not so bad, but then - because nothing can be communicated in the military without an acronym - it's shortened to V/r. Like,
Because I guess nothing says respect like, "I can't even be bothered to fully type out two words, so I will convey my deep regard for your position with two letters separated by a slash."
Dear Meyer,
Obviously, you worry too much. Get a grip, Son...
Fraternally yours,
Mr. Obvious
dear uwg,
you've just made my morning :D
thank you.
Dear Charlie,
I couldn't agree with you more.
I think my disdain of "v/r" is only surpassed when it is used to close an exceptionally DISrespectful email.
It's like the military version of saying "bless your heart," which somehow is supposed to excuse any offensive crap you said right beforehand.
v/r, sincerely, faithfully yours, love always,
To Whom it may concern,
As one who long ago abandoned all pretense of "proper" letter writing form, it is very disconcerting when I receive a letter or email with the salutation "Dear..." This is an address I use solely for my beloved wife, and I receive only from her.
Last week I received a hand written letter from a job applicant I had interviewed. He was a rather large fellow with bad tattoos, and some rather startling history revealed in our standard background check. His note began with "Dear... " scribed in very clean, if unpracticed, print. Written in pencil on 4x6 yellow note paper.
I do not know if the letter was a thank you note for the interview, or a death threat regarding my hiring decision. I was so thoroughly creeped-out by being addressed as Dear from this man, I could read no further.
Kindest regards,
What are these "Let terse" or which you speak? Is it a primitive form of email? Are "Dear" and "Sincerely" archaic synonyms form "to" and "from?"
As long as I've been writing letters to people, that has bothered me. But what else are we supposed to do? What do we do?! Tell me. TELL ME! *grabs other commentors by shoulders and shakes them violently*
Dear letter writers,
the word "dear" used to mean "valued" or "expensive". It was the first meaning of the word that became the standard term of address in a formal letter: "Valued acquaintance, please give some attention to the subject I hereby mention. This is my opinion on it, or what should be done about it. Thank you for your attention, sincerely, Letter Writer."
Language is always changing, and "dear" came to mean "person I have great affection or love for", but formal letter-writing format still uses formal English, not vernacular.
Feel better?
A national panel should be convened forthwith, to discover a form of salutation at the beginning of a missive that is neither too familiar nor too brusque!
@Charlie, I know what your mean. Furthermore, since many ex-military also work for other agencies, it's gotten as far as the USDA. Practically every agency I know does this now, or has several folks that do. Sadly, I'm one of them.
"Apparently I save all my lovin' for my business contacts!"
Funnier than the rest of this comic combined. Keep up the good work man!
My husband recently instructed me to STOP calling him 'dear'. Apparently, after fifteen years it had started getting on his nerves.
Dear John:
By the time you read this note, I'll be gone.
Life goes on, right or wrong.
The sun is dead and gone, dear John.
I suggest replacing "Dear" with the less awkward "Hey."
Hey Scott,
I enjoy your comics, but some guy named Meyer keeps claiming credit for your comics. You should be more proactive in defending your territory, since I think it's so incredible that you're able to update both Dilbert and Basic Instructions so regularly and you deserve to be recognized.
Yours Truly Forever,
Your Beloved LockeZ
I work for one of the Components of the US Department of Defense, and for me (and most of my coworkers), email messages are never initiated with such a familiar term as "dear." If it is someone we know, but are not necessarily friends with, we just use their first name (such as when I send messages to my line manager, "Rebecca"). If it is someone with whom we are very well acquainted, we'll use a nickname (for example, I'll use the call sign, "Wood," for one of the aviators I know). If it is someone we don't know and can determine their gender by their name, we will use the appropriate honorific (Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Dr.) paired with their last name (it doesn't sound brusque, it just sounds formal). If it is someone we don't know and cannot determine their gender by their name, we will use their full name (pulling a generic example out of my rear center pocket, "Pat McGroin"). Oh, and my message closing is always the motto for the military branch from which I have retired. I do not use "sincerely," "kindest regards," "faithfully yours," etc. as they are nonsensical, rarely reflect what I am thinking/feeling at the time of writing, and are completely out of character for me. If I were to deviate from my service motto (a very rare event), it would be to use "very respectfully" (and as I said above, it probably isn't what I was thinking or feeling about the recipient at the time I was writing (re: Charlie's & Jen's comments above), but I recognize that they have some sort of power over my continued employment or the timeliness of my paycheck).
My mom received a letter from one of the higher-ups where she worked, which I characterized as a "pack of lies". When challenged to point out any specific lie, I named two: "Dear" and "Sincerely".
Yo Dawg,
this comic was whack. Keep on pimping yo.
Yo' boy in the hood
D.J. Masterson
Dearest Dee's explanation, that it has to do with changing meanings of the word "dear", actually seems very plausible. Wouldn't be at all surprised if it turns out to be true, if I ever get around to checking on it. Thanks, valued Dee.
Apart from that, yes, I've always thought that it seemed odd, particularly in the form "Dear Sir". Doesn't necessarily stop me from doing it. There's often something appealing about keeping an odd but harmless tradition alive.
I've pretty much stopped doing it in business Emails, though. We're frequently in touch with a division of our company in Norway, and I wasn't sure that they'd understand. So now I start most of my Emails with the much more professional "Hey you".
Dear Sirs and Madams,
It is actually very surprising that a lot of you don't end an email with either "Regards" or "All The Best". As for the 'Dear' conundrum, why not simply start with the persons name or 'To Whom it may concern'?
Another brilliant comic as usual, Scott! I don't think I've ever disliked a single one.
Sam Fox
@Robert Carnegie: That's actually reserved for personal letters. The formal/business way is "Sehr geehrter Frau/Herr X," or, if you don't know the name "Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,", so literally "Much honored Mrs/Mr X," or "Much honored Ladies and Gentlemen,".
The formal way to end a letter is "Mit freundlichen Grüßen," ("with friendly greetings"), which is so often shortened to just "MfG" that it's almost a joke. Unless of course you hate that person so much that you wouldn't even talk to them with your backside, much less greet them friendly. In that case, it's "Hochachtungsvoll,", literally "With high respect".
Dear Marco,
of course Dee is right about "dear" meaning "valued" or, actually, "expensive". I can't really understand the fuss about it being informal. Now, "my dear", that's something entirely different.
Dear Robert Carnegie,
"lieber", in German, IS informal, though. As pointed out by Michael Woelk, formal use would be "Sehr geehrter Herr ..." meaning "Very honoured Mr. ...".
Dearest Readers and Scott,
We received a "template" at work for notifying our business partners of a problem in a very stern fashion. The template starts with "Dear..." and ends with "Best Regards,". The body, however, is very direct, nigh ominous, and could be interpreted as threatening.
But don't worry, the opening and closing are very cordial.
Wishing you all the best this beautiful world has to provide,
p.s. James for the win.
Dear Tom Slick,
Thank you for letting us know. We will get back to you about these forms and how they need to be filled out ASAP. In the meantime, sarcasm is best used lightly, not in longevity. Appreciation and laughter tends to fade after the third unindented paragraph, cause that's when we lose interest. Have you lost interest yet? I apologize. I hope these (sorry) this paragraph allows you to understand the English.
Sincerely Very Yours,


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23 June 2010: The UNFCCC Secretariat has published the annual status reports of the annual inventories of five countries.
23 June 2010: The UNFCCC Secretariat has published the annual status reports of the annual inventories of five countries.
22 June 2010: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Spokesperson, Nick Nuttall, addressed a meeting and panel discussion at the European Parliament on Black Carbon, stressing that "we do know enough to act."
This annual International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), organized by Transparency International with the support of the Royal Thai Ministy of Justice, will focus on how global and national efforts to reduce poverty and to deliver on promises for sustainable development, human security, curbing illicit trade and climate control have not yet resulted in positive change. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) will organize a roundtable on REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in developing countries) and corruption, in partnership with GTZ. UNDP is also supporting the plenary on "Climate Governance: Ensuring a Collective Commitment" and is currently preparing a background overview paper mapping the corruption risks and anti-corruption opportunities related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
27 June 2010: The first Summit of the G-20 in its capacity as the premier forum for international economic cooperation convened in Toronto, Canada, on 26-27 June 2010. The Summit concluded with the adoption of a final Declaration that, among other issues, addresses development and environmental issues, including climate change and energy.
25 June 2010: The 13th Session of the African Ministers' Conference on Environment (AMCEN) took place in Bamako, Mali, from 20-25 June 2010, under the theme "Enhancing the interrelationship between climate change, biodiversity and desertification for sustainable development." The meeting concluded with the adoption of the Bamako Declaration, which was developed to serve as the continent's new road map for sustainable development and basis for strengthening the common negotiating position on climate change and biological diversity.
25 June 2010: The third Global Compact Leaders' Summit took place from 24-25 June 2010, in New York, US, and brought together over 1,200 corporate executives, government representatives, civil society leaders and other participants who committed to step up their efforts to build a sustainable and inclusive global economy.
25 June 2010: Robert Zoellick, World Bank President, announced the appointment of Andrew Steer as Special Envoy for Climate Change, a new position created for focused leadership and representation of the World Bank in the international climate change discussions.
25 June 2010: The UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD Programme), along with the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and the Mexican Forestry Commission (CONAFOR), held a workshop titled "Measurement, reporting and verification (MRV), a roadmap for implementation at the country level," from 22-24 June 2010, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
24 June 2010: The UNFCCC Secretariat has launched a call for experts on the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to assist the Secretariat in certain aspects of the CDM process.
24 June 2010: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Sub-Committee meetings took place from 22-24 June 2010, in Washington DC, US. These included meetings of the following target programs of the CIF Strategic Climate Fund (SCF): the Program for Scaling Up Renewable Energy in Low Income Countries (SREP); the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR); and the Forest Investment Program (FIP).


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Toddler unlocks door, leaves home
Boy safely reunited with family
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A 2-year-old boy has been reunited with his mother in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, after he was found Tuesday morning, according to police.
He was found near the Prevail Salon at Carlisle Road and Commercial Drive, police said.
The boy's mother called police while they were searching for his parents. He was not harmed.
Officials said they determined the boy had unlocked a door after his father had left for work and his mother went back to sleep.
No charges will be filed.
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I was first introduced to this liqueur at a French bistro on the King's road,London.. I went to the nearest wine merchant to get it the next day-- been using this eversince( with other Brizard flavours).. Ah.. I have tried oodles of other Fraqmboise liqueurs-- but I must say-- Brizard is the best!!!!
Please.. stock the Wild Strawberry de Bordeaux too.. so hard to find for me now..
Tasting Notes
AppearanceClear and red with pink glints.NoseCharacteristic of raspberries.MouthSweet and smooth, characteristic of ripe raspberries.
Technical Notes
Marie Brizard Brand was created in Bordeaux, a region renowned throughout the world for its tradition of quality wines, is one of the world's most venerable producers of liqueurs and drinks based on plants, fruits and spices. Originally, the firm made its name with the aniseed liqueur that was later to become the Marie Brizard anisette, but its real growth period came when it branched out into a wide range of cocktail-based liqueurs, spirits, syrups, and more recently wines.
The group sells some 230 million bottles, via two distribution subsidiaries (France and Spain) and exports to over 120 countries. The Marie Brizard brand of liqueurs has a reputation and a know-how that are unrivalled anywhere in the world.The spirits division also includes other well known brands such as the cognac Gautier, Old Lady's gin or the Berger aniseed liqueurs. The wines activity was recently reinforced by the acquisition of the Chais Beaucairois
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HOW TO DRINK ITNeat on the rocks or in cocktails.


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West Africa is on high alert after Sierra Leone warned an Ebola outbreak ravaging Guinea may have crossed its borders and five deaths in Liberia were being tested for the killer virus.
More than 60 people have died of haemorrhagic fever in Guinea since the start of February, with the Ebola virus identified as the cause in 13 of 45 samples tested by scientists.
"We still do not have any confirmed cases of Ebola in the country. What we do have are suspected cases which our health teams are investigating," Sierra Leone's chief medical officer Brima Kargbo told reporters.
Kargbo said one of the cases concerned a 14-year-old boy thought to have died two weeks ago in Guinea before being buried in a village on the Sierra Leone border. The second was a patient who was still alive in the northern district of Kambia.
A variety of deadly, highly contagious tropical bugs, including the Marburg virus and Lassa fever, can lead to similar symptoms - vomiting, diarrhoea and profuse bleeding - but the authorities have not announced which other pathogens have been picked up in samples.
The Ebola disease has never before been detected among people in West Africa.
Liberia, which borders Guinea to the south, reported yesterday that four women and a boy had died of suspected Ebola.
Canada's Health Ministry had feared the virus may have crossed continents after a man was hospitalised with symptoms consistent with Ebola infection after returning from Liberia.
But a spokesman for Canadian Health Minister Rona Ambrose told AFP yesterday tests on the patient had proved negative.
Meanwhile, Guinea announced it had banned inhabitants of the Ebola-hit south from eating bats, a common feature of the local diet, as the creatures are considered to be the natural host of the virus.
"At the moment they are migrating between [four] prefectures and the Diecke area ... I have formally forbidden the consumption of bats in the region," Health Minister Remy Lamah said during a visit to the epicentre of the epidemic.
Doctors Without Borders, which is known by its French initials, MSF, said other traditional rituals were hampering its response to the deadly outbreak.
Emergency co-ordinator Marie-Christine Ferir said in an interview yesterday the suspected spread to neighbouring Liberia was linked to people travelling great distances to attend funerals in which mourners touch the dead person's body.
"It requires special precautions to be taken, while respecting local customs," Ferir said, adding that Ebola had spread to Liberia when mourners with cross-border family ties had attended funerals in Guinea before returning home with the virus.
No treatment or vaccine is available for Ebola, which kills between 25 and 90 per cent of those who fall sick, depending on the strain of the virus, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told a United Nations briefing in Geneva the West African Ebola species had been confirmed to be the Zaire strain, the most lethal of all.
Three cases of haemorrhagic fever, two fatal, have also been reported in Conakry, but tests for Ebola proved negative and the cause has not been made public.
Transmission of Ebola to humans can come from wild animals, direct contact from another human's blood, faeces or sweat, as well as sexual contact or the unprotected handling of contaminated corpses.
The tropical virus was first discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976. The Central African country has since suffered eight outbreaks.
The most recent, also in the DR Congo, infected 62 people and left 34 dead between May and November 2012, according to the country's Health Ministry.


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I'm not sure if this is a doc error or a code error, but the documentation for getDelayed [1] states it returns a "string (Binary object)" when in fact it returns a Boolean.
The return of a Boolean is likely the intended response as getDelayed implies the use of a callback.
I've marked this issue as being related to both docs & library, though, in case I've missed something.
[1] http://www.couchbase.com/docs/couchbase-sdk-php-1.0/api-reference-retrieve.html#table-couchbase-sdk_php_get-delayed


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Kennesaw State University joins in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
University joins other institutions saluting M.L. King's historic speech in commemorative book
KENNESAW, Ga. (Sept. 4, 2013) — A full-page Kennesaw State University ad appears in a special book produced in conjunction with last week's commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the historic March on Washington in 1963.
Sponsored by Kennesaw State's Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Division of External Affairs, the ad highlights the University's commitments to diversity, inclusion, engagement and excellence in academic programs. It also prominently features the 50th anniversary of the University's founding.
The ad, titled "The Dream Lives Here," shows the parallel timing 50 years ago of the March on Washington and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia's approval of the charter to establish the institution. It also connects Dr. King's inspirational speech with the university's progress toward achieving diversity, which is depicted through the images, as well as inclusion and student engagement.
The ad reads in part: "For the last half century, Dr. King's resounding 'I Have a Dream' speech has inspired many and contributed to our University's evolution as a welcoming and inclusive campus community. We have achieved significant milestones, reaching triple-digit growth in the number of multicultural and international students in the past 15 years. … Our doors are open wide for all who dare to dream. …"
The 112-page commemorative book provides a full narrative about the planning and execution of the 1963 March; a history of the Civil Rights Movement; a full text of Dr. King's speech; and a summary of its aftermath. The book also displays ads and tributes from a diverse group of more than 25 institutions of higher learning — Georgetown University, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Seton Hall, Loyola University, Princeton Theological Seminary, Hampton University and Fisk University among them — as well as dozens of businesses and organizations. Georgia institutions represented in the commemorative book include Kennesaw State, Georgia Tech and Fort Valley State.
The commemorative books are available through the King Center's official MLKDream50 website at http://officialmlkdream50.com/.
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Kennesaw State University is the third-largest university in Georgia, offering 90 graduate and undergraduate degrees, including doctorates in education, business and nursing and a Ph.D. in international conflict management. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw


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NFL notes: Steelers sign Moats to one-year deal
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Buffalo Bills linebacker Arthur Moats to a one-year contract.
Moats, 26, spent four seasons in Buffalo and posted career highs last season with 12 starts and 48 tackles.
The Steelers are looking for depth at both inside and outside linebacker after cutting Larry Foote and LaMarr Woodley earlier this month. General manager Kevin Colbert said that the team isn't ruling out the chance at bringing back James Harrison, who spent a decade with the club before being released last spring.
- The Browns added flexibility and playoff experience to their offensive line.
The club agreed to a contract Monday with free agent Paul McQuistan, who started 14 games last season for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
McQuistan, who was in Cleveland for a visit last week, was previously with the Browns as a backup in 2010. The 30-year-old lineman may slide into the open spot at right guard after the Browns lost starter Shawn Lauvao in free agency to Washington.
- The NFL Foundation is giving USA Football a five-year, $45 million grant to expand the already burgeoning Heads Up Football program that teaches safe tackling to youngsters.
Heads Up Football had nearly 2,800 youth football organizations teaching it during its first year, more than five times early projections. The program is designed to "take the head out of tackling" and employs master trainers who teach it to coaches throughout the nation.
Funds also will be used to increase NFL flag football league for boys and girls ages 5-17.
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OC3D Reviews ›› Input Devices
OC3D News ›› Input Devices
Steel Series Introduce Limited Edition AION Peripherals
Peter Stoba | 4th September 2009
Steel Series are introducing two limited edition products based on the upcoming AION MMO.
Razer Caters For MMO Players
Peter Stoba | 20th August 2009
Razer have decided to produce a mouse aimed at the ever increasing number of MMO players.
Microsoft Working On Pressure Sensitive Keyboard
Peter Stoba | 9th August 2009
They say the possibilities are endless.
Microsoft Launches $40 Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
Gaurang Shah | 18th June 2009
Microsoft Hardware today launched a new wireless mouse that has been designed specifically for netbooks.
Cherry Launches Compact, Low-Profile Keyboards
Peter Kennedy | 29th May 2009
Cherry launch three new XS industrial keyboards.
Razer Launches Ultrathin Gaming Grade Mousing Surface
Peter Kennedy | 27th May 2009
Razer add a new a new gaming surface to their already impressive range, this time an ultrathin surface.
Microsoft Expand Bluetrack Range With Two New Mice
Peter Kennedy | 20th May 2009
Microsoft launch two new Bluetrack mice and a new Wireless keyboard.
Watch Out for the Asus Eee Keyboard in June
Gaurang Shah | 16th May 2009
After showing up at various tradeshows and causing waves all around, the Asus Eee Keyboard is finally set to be out this June.
OCZ Unveils Two More Affordable Gaming Mice
Derrick Huey | 25th March 2009
OCZ Technology Introduces Two New Gaming Mice to their Lineup of Affordable Peripherals
New Gaming Mouse from Sharkoon
Derrick Huey | 10th March 2009
Sharkoon Rush FireGlider: Laser mouse with flame-décor, six programmable buttons, a weight tuning system and DPI selector switch / MSRP 25 euros
Asus Eee Keyboard Coming May/June
Derrick Huey | 5th March 2009
Previously simply a design concept, Asus's innovative keyboard PC will soon be on its way to market.
Gigabyte To Release New Mice and Keyboards
Matthew Fogg | 3rd March 2009
Two mice and keyboards coming from Gigabyte
OCZ Unveils Alchemy Illuminati Keyboard
Derrick Huey | 20th February 2009
OCZ Technology Introduces Alchemy Illuminati Backlit Keyboard Designed for Multimedia Users
Support at last for 'two finger' typists!
Stuart Boardman | 29th January 2009
The days of 'Hunt & Peck' may soon be gone!
Razer Unveils New Product Suite For Gamers
Derrick Huey | 9th January 2009
New products reveal renewed focus on product design and proprietary technologies
Logitech Gives Gamers Complete Control with New G-series Peripherals for PC gaming
Matthew Fogg | 7th January 2009
Logitech have some new gear on the horizon from their high-end G-series peripherals.
Saitek Puts Up Eclipse III
Derrick Huey | 7th November 2008
The product page for the third generation of the popular Saitek Eclipse has gone up.
OCZ announces Vista 64-bit Drivers for the NIA
Stuart Boardman | 14th October 2008
Vista64 Support at last for the Neural Impulse Actuator.
Razer Announces New Style Lycosas
Derrick Huey | 9th October 2008
Razer Fuses Aesthetics And Form With Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition and Razer Arctosa
BlueTrack Better Than Expected
Matthew Fogg | 23rd September 2008
Microsofts BlueTrack Mice reportedly track better than expected
Peak Products Announces of Starpex Instrument-Quality Controller for PS2/PS3
Nic Crane | 18th September 2008
Peak Products, announces the immediate availability of Starpex Obsidian, the first-ever full-size, wood, PS2 / PS3 Guitar controller with the look and feel of an actual guitar.
Evo-G release the Mouse Pad 2 and 3
Matthew Fogg | 3rd September 2008
Made of high quality cloth material, the Evo-G Mouse Pad 2 and 3 offer a precise and consistent glide.
Feeling the games too?
Stuart Boardman | 3rd September 2008
New control and feedback method on the horizon?
Evo-G release the Mouse Anchor
Matthew Fogg | 2nd September 2008
Evo-G release an efficient and simple cable management system for your mouse
OCZ Technology Unveils the Dominatrix Laser Gaming Mouse
Matthew Fogg | 25th August 2008
"OCZ Technology Unveils the Ultra-Comfortable and Customizable Dominatrix Laser Gaming Mouse"
OCZ to release the Dominatrix?
Matthew Fogg | 14th August 2008
OCZ to release the Dominatrix Mouse
NZXT Unleashes Avatar High Performance Gaming Mouse
Matthew Fogg | 12th August 2008
NZXT releases the Avatar
Asus Announces Eee Stick
Derrick Huey | 10th August 2008
Asus comes up with a Wiimote-like device for the PC
Microsoft UnMouse Pad Prototype
Matthew Fogg | 31st July 2008
Paper Thin, Pressure Sensitive, Multitouch on Steroids


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Complete Java Newbie
I have been having the same issue in a previous tutorial I have been working on every time I try to get my program to look for a png file to display radio buttons I get this below:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at javax.swing.ImageIcon.<init>(Unknown Source)
at BT68Gui.<init>(BT68Gui.java:15)
at AT68Gui.main(AT68Gui.java:8)
I am finding it difficult to progress the way Id like too if I keep hitting this brick wall any help will be greatly appreciated I am using Eclipse to write my java programs. Eclipse works through c:\users\owner\workspace ;My png files are in workspace.
Re: Complete Java Newbie
Give your threads better titles because they look like you are posting the same thing
Complete Java Newbie
Complete Java Newbie
If all of those thread are same do let me know and I will merge them all.
Re: New to Java problem code line
Up to now my simple programs work OK! However, every program with this line of code below won't work properly it appears that this line of code can't find my *.png files on my PC any help will be appreciated.
The compiler doesn't find any errors in this line of code.
private static String[] filename = {"b.png, x.png"};
private Icon[] pics = {new ImageIcon(getClass().getResource(filename[0])), new ImageIcon(getClass().getResource(filename[1]))};
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TMEM70-related mitochondrial encephalo-cardio-myopathy
Mitochondrial encephalo-cardio-myopathy due to TMEM70 mutation is characterized by early neonatal onset of hypotonia, hypetrophic cardiomyopathy and apneic spells within hours after birth accompanied by lactic acidosis, hyperammonemia and 3-methylglutaconic aciduria.
Prevalence is unknown. To date fewer than 100 cases have been reported in the literature.
Neonatal onset of the disease is frequent and clinical symptoms include low birth weight due to prematurity or intrauterine growth retardation, hypotonia, apneic spells, respiratory failure requiring ventilator support, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Most patients who survive the neonatal period have mild cranio-facial dysmorphism with low set ears, prominent nasal bridge and retrognathia, persisting muscular hypotonia and moderate psychomotor developmental delay. Hypospadias and/or cryptorchidism are present in 50 % of boys. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is non-progressive and may even disappear.
Mitochondrial encephalo-cardio-myopathy due to ATP synthase deficiency is a result of an isolated decrease in the tissue content and activity of mitochondrial FoF1 ATP synthase caused by depressed biosynthesis of the enzyme. This enzyme defect is present in all tissues and is due to autosomal recessive mutations in the TMEM70 gene (8q21.11), encoding ancillary factor of ATP synthase biogenesis. The mutation c.317-2A>G is prevalent, particularly in the Roma population.
The most important diagnostic tool for this disease is molecular genetic analysis which confirms the presence of pathogenic mutations in the TMEM70 gene. Diagnosis of the enzyme defect is based on biochemical methods (Blue Native electrophoresis and Western blot analysis) confirming the decreased presence of ATP synthase and/or decreased activity of ATP synthase (both synthetic and hydrolytic activities are decreased) in tissue biopsy or cultivated fibroblasts.
Differential diagnoses include ATP synthase deficiency due to ATPAF2 mutation and other ATP synthase disorders including NARP/MILS syndrome (see this term). Mitochondrial encephalo-cardio-myopathy due to isolated ATP synthase deficiency should be considered in critically ill neonates, especially in those with early onset of hypotonia and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy accompanied with lactic acidosis and/or hyperammonemia.
Prenatal diagnosis in affected families is available using molecular genetic testing.
Treatment is reliant on early diagnosis and includes appropriate intensive care during the neonatal period and optimizing nutrition to prevent catabolism in patients who survive this period.
Mortality is high, usually in the neonatal period or during early childhood. Most of the patients who survive the neonatal period have persisting muscular hypotonia and moderate intellectual deficit. Treatment may improve the life expectancy of affected patients.
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Bologna puckles is an insult made by a five year old that tends to add silly things after a real word
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Dhaka: Duronto Rajshahi registered their first win in the inaugural Bangladesh Premier League beating Sylhet Royals by 16 runs at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday.
The Rajshahi elected to bat in their third match and posted 171 for eight in their 20 overs. West Indies bat Marlon Samules top-scored with a 48-ball 72, while Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim and Pakistan's Abdul Razzaq chipped in with 33 and 30 respectively. Alok Kapali took three wickets for the Royals.
The Royals were in the chase for the most part of their innings but their inability to hit big shots at the death cost them the match. Kamran Akmal top-scored for them with 56 as they could only manage 155 for four.
For his match-defining innings, Samuels was adjudged the Man of the Match.
With the two points from the win, the Rajshahi now lie 5th in the 6-team tournament, while the Royals prop up the table with no win in three matches.


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LIVE OAK, Fla. -- David Parkin was checking out a plant he wanted to buy at a Florida Wal-Mart when he felt a searing pain shoot through his arm.
When he dropped the plant, a water moccasin remained attached to his thumb, shooting its poisonous venom into his body.
Two weeks and a skin graft later, Parkin returned home April 2 after being released from the hospital in Gainesville, Fla. He said he feels lucky to be alive.
Wal-Mart spokesman Tom Williams acknowledged the incident and said the retailer is investigating.
Doctors had to cut open Parkin's hand and forearm, all the way to his elbow to relieve the swelling. They then grafted skin from his thigh to seal up the wounds. He may never regain use of his thumb, Parkin's lawyer said.
Parkin hasn't sued the retailer, but he did say he thinks Wal-Mart was negligent because its corporate offices provide snake repellent to stores to prevent such incidents and it wasn't used.
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text: New Jersey beat producer !llmind serves up a new mashup track via his SoundCloud. Blending Timbaland's "Picasso Baby" with Biggie's verses from "Sky's the Limit," !llmind presents "Picasso Biggie" – a fluent blend of two hard-hitting tracks, sounding as if Jay Z and The Notorious B.I.G. just stepped out the recording studio together. Enjoy the howitzer above with artwork from fledging illustrator Naturel.


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Mom says she smothered crying daughter
Woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder
An Oakland mother has pleaded guilty to smothering her 2-year-old daughter because she was crying.
Tiffany Lopez had told police that she accidentally sat on Kamilah Russell during a game of hide-and-seek in their apartment in March 2010.
The 21-year-old woman said the toddler was hiding between couch cushions when she sat down and accidentally suffocated her.
The San Francisco Chronicle says Lopez late told investigators that she had become frustrated with the girl's crying so she used her hand to smother her.
She pleaded guilty this week to second-degree murder.
Prosecutors say she's expected to be sentenced to 15 years to life in prison when she's sentenced in January.
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This thread is for warning about bad cheats that can mess up your game.No flaming about hacking.
ill start.DONT USE MAX CASH CHEAT on custom robo arena...it corrupted my game file and i had to start over.
I dont use this account anymore my new account is InvaderGir
I dont use this anymore so dont bother to pm or anything.


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sneed is a common term used to describe people with extremely nerdy characteristics including pasty skin, lack of communication skills (unless online), extreme red eye, and the ability to beat any rpg in under 15 hours. Sneed's often tend to befriend other sneeds and create groups of l33t gamers who develop plans to one day conquer middle earth through the skills of a lvl 70 wizard mage.
The man who memorized pi to like 9992309470417 decimal places is a huge sneed. yet i envy him
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a debacle of epic proportions, a major failure and/or disappointment.
Coventry was a real sneed of a music festival.
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The tragic circumstance of peeing a little when you sneeze.
Oops. I just sneed.
SweetsK가 작성 2013년 08월 20일 (화)
The act of breaking one's fibula
While trying to stiff arm someone he was tackled from behind and snee(d).
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to scam, steal, rip someone off, dishonest
Brah was tryin to sneed me on that eighth
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short for "special need"; a person who acts like a complete retard.
Dude! Your such a sneed! I told you not to lick it! Man, next time don't be so sneedy!
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completely awesome. (see, Walrus)
Whoa, that's sneed yo.
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When your walking in a store, or a crowded area and you come in contact with another walker in your direction. You see this person coming so you decide your going to move over, but the other person sees you coming too and they think the same. You guys end up crossing paths and you both do a little akward two step movement to get out of the oncoming persons way.
I was walking through the mall, when a lady started walking in my direction. In a nervous panic I tried to get out of her way but I ended up doing the tourist two step to avoid her.
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A World of Chinese Puppets from the Lin Liu-Hsin Museum, TaiwanJanuary 25, 2014 - May 11, 2014
Manoa Campus, John A. Burns Hall
The East-West Center Arts Program presents:
A World of Chinese Puppets
from the Lin Liu-Hsin Museum, Taiwan
Exhibition: January 25–May 11, 2014
Free admission
East-West Center Gallery
John A. Burns Hall
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848
Guest Curator: Dr. Robin Ruizendaal, Lin Liu-Hsin Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
Installation design: Lynne Najita & Dr. Michael Schuster
Artists-in-residence: Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company
"A World of Chinese Puppets from the Lin Liu-Hsin Museum, Taiwan" is one of the most comprehensive exhibitions of Chinese and Taiwanese puppet theatre ever presented in the U.S. The exhibition features over 100 unique Chinese puppet theatre artifacts, which have never been shown in the U.S. The exhibition's opening days are enriched by performances—including live music—by a professional five-member ensemble from the Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company.
The exhibition includes the four principle types of puppets—shadow, rod, glove, and string (marionette) puppets—as well as stages, scripts, musical instruments, photos, and video clips from several regions of mainland China and Taiwan. The guest curator, Dr. Robin Ruizendaal, is a renowned scholar and author on Chinese puppets and theatre. The Taiyuan ensemble is a tradition-based professional company that utilizes refined modern stage techniques in order to effectively present and preserve the tradition.
This project is generously supported by the Ministry of Culture, Republic of China (Taiwan), Taiwan Academy—Los Angeles, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office—Honolulu & Los Angeles, and Aston Hotels and Resorts.
EWC Arts Programs are supported by the Hawai'i Pacific Rim Society, Jhamandas Watumull Fund, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, Friends of Hawai'i Charities, Jackie Chan Foundation USA, Sumi Makey, Richard H. Cox, EWC Arts 'Ohana members, and other generous donors.
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|Tuesday, April 29
|Linguistics Seminar
Manoa Campus, St. John Auditiorium (St. John, Room 011)
|Volunteer Fair
Manoa Campus, Hawaii Hall Lawn
|Wellness Across Diverse Cultures (Wellness Fair)
Manoa Campus, McCarthy Mall
|The Future of Hip Hop Summit: Independence in Art & Business
Manoa Campus, Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services (QLC) 412
|History Final Oral
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Many rabbits are coming to the yard; the cats seems to think they are invisibly stalking them and the rabbits are laughing in their general direction before nonchalantly hopping off. They allow me to get within 5 feet and they allow the cats within maybe 10 feet. Dogs are more unpredictable i guess and they get away quickly when dogs are coming.
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I'll leave it to others to analyze and talk about the Joleon Lescott signing. Instead I've had this crazy thought running through my head for a week now. Really crazy. I've written it down, kicked the tires as it were and gone back and forth and here it is. With the signing of Lescott, do City now have the best squad in the Premier League?
One game does not a season make and I'm certainly not going to get carried away with my Arsenal predication. I know one very prominent Arsenal supporter who thinks United will win the league so you never know. I was curious however to see the reaction of the Everton fans. Dear me. Everton manager David Moyes is considered by many observers including yours truly to be one of the better managers in the Premier League, but you wouldn't know it reading the Everton boards.
Another Premier League season is upon us. This season is shaping up to be quite fascinating.
The Big Four - Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool
It will be held against me if it doesn't come to pass, but my surprise pick for the title is Arsenal. Arsene Wenger has spent the past couple of years blooding the most impressive bunch of youngsters in recent memory. However the crucial addition didn't happen this transfer window, but instead was the capture of Zenit St. Petersburg's Andrei Arshavin this past January. Kolo Toure was quoted earlier in the month that Arsenal lack leaders and he was right these past few seasons. But not any more. The Russian forward is going to lead by example and become a true icon of the Gunners. Notwithstanding Fabio Capello's fairly idiotic statement that Jack Wilshere could go to the World Cup, England have more than enough midfielders it is the striking options that should be of concern, the Arsenal youngster should have a breakout season. Experience plus addition by subtraction and the loses of their challengers equals an opportunity.
If Joleon Lescott gets his wish and joins City then his written transfer request makes sense, but otherwise I do fear that the Everton defender has rather misread the tea leaves. The Toffees manager, David Moyes, has been adamant that the England centre half wasn't leaving and as previously noted the Everton fans were magnificent in their support of the player in the last pre season friendly. Lescott should have taken the hint.
I've always liked Everton fans. Some of the most knowledgeable in the Premier League as I think I've said in the past. And Friday in a friendly they stepped it up a notch by cheering Joleon Lescott throughout Everton's pre season match against Malaga. There's no right or wrong way to react when a player is a transfer target, but if there was any hesitancy in Lescott's decision making I'm pretty sure it is gone now. I'll be very surprised if the Everton central defender leaves Goodison Park.
I'm sure the press will have a field day with the 3-2 loss to Rangers, but in this case I don't see it as a big deal. There should be no way that Dunne and Toure are the starting central combination for the game at Blackburn or if they are then the negative results will be inevitable. So nothing really learned that the club and the fans didn't already know.
August 4th 2009. Mark it down. Liverpool lost the title today. Certainly they will bring in a replacement for Xabi Alonso but that's it, game over. Must be a strange feeling to know, with an absolute certainty that your best chance in years to win the Premier League is gone. In Rafa we trust is going to sound pretty hollow now. You know how much I hate that Elano left City? This is ten times worse for Liverpool.
My frustration with Mark Hughes is fairly obvious. Playing Darius Vassell and not playing Elano are just a couple of reasons. Today however maybe the worm turned ever so slightly as I was treated to Hughes magnificently savaging Ferguson, Wenger, Benitez, Moyes and others in the Daily Express. Essentially Hughes said that it's in their nature to court publicity, complain and attempt to play mind games as managers because they didn't make the grade as players.
Strong fighting rearguard action from David Moyes as it appears that City are about to go in for Joleon Lescott for a third time. The general consensus seems to be that if the Everton defender asks for a transfer then that will force the issue. Moyes is unhappy with the club's tactics and to be honest I can't blame him. It's different with other clubs where they complain about offers upsetting their players and then turn around and use the exact same tactic. However I can't ever recall Everton under Moyes pulling such a stunt.
As you will have seen, my column concerning the departure of Elano has generated some interesting comment both agreeing and disagreeing with my position. Took me a while to figure it out but I have finally concluded what is annoying me so much about this move. Who is going to pass the ball?
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This cheater quilt describes Bilbo's journey, from the Shire to the Lonely Mountain and back again.
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From: John Aldrich ------------------------------------------------------ I upgraded to Fedora 20 awhile back and recently my scroll wheel stopped working on my mouse. It's a Logitech wireless mouse (sorry... don't know what model, but it came with my wired keyboard, Y-SV39) I'm running XFCE as my WM. I know in times past, I'd edit my XF86Config file, but we're not using that any more now that we aren't using XFree86. :(
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text: Surely, it's self-evident that a film featuring butt-kicking humanoid turtles has an obligation only to entertain, and nothing more. I would never expect a movie titled "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" to inspire or move me in any fundamental, permanent way. To be fair, a gifted filmmaker could one day come along and harness the as-yet-undiscovered allegorical potential of the franchise, but until that happens, I will settle for something merely cool.


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BEREA -- The Browns' 6-3 win over the Buffalo Bills felt so good to coach Eric Mangini that he gave the players Monday off.
How they could have enjoyed the down time with the AFC North Division nemesis Pittsburgh Steelers up next can't be explained. The win over the Bills might have raised spirits after a 0-4 start to the season, but it didn't hide the fact that there will be many growing pains in Mangini's first year as coach.
That would include the offense, which generated just 193 yards against the Bills, including a meager 22 through the air on 2-of-17 passing by quarterback Derek Anderson. Blaming the problems on the gusty wind at Ralph Wilson Stadium wouldn't be fair. The wind had nothing to do with an estimated eight dropped passes.
"The number of drops was way too high," Mangini said. "I think wind played a part in it. Some of the throws could've been better. A couple of times guys were worried about what was going to happen after the catch."
Whether it was the wind, Anderson showing a lack of touch or stone hands by the receivers, it won't change the situation at quarterback. Anderson will start in Pittsburgh, where the Browns haven't won since 2003 and where they're 2-16 in the last 18 games there.
The receivers better enjoy two straight days off before resuming work Wednesday. Mangini didn't like what he saw of their collective performance against the Bills, and he plans to remind them of that with some extra work.
"We're going to wear out the JUGS machine and make a conscientious effort to improve in that area," Mangini said.
What little offense the Browns had came on the legs of running back Jamal Lewis, who gained 117 yards on 31 carries. Lewis appeared to be fresh after missing the previous two games with a hamstring injury.
The offensive line had its best run blocking day of the season. Rookie center Alex Mack continues to improve and has caught Mangini's attention.
"Alex has made a lot of strides over the past several weeks,'" Mangini said. "He's pretty good at lining the target up and finding him. The game has slowed down for him, and it's good to see his progress. He sees where he fits and what he needs to do."
No one enjoyed seeing Lewis back in the lineup more than Anderson. The more Lewis can take control on the ground, the fewer burdens it puts on Anderson. It also helped that the defense kept the Bills out of the end zone.
"It's good (to have Lewis back)," Anderson said. "I love playing with the guy. He's so positive out there. He's always saying, 'Let's go let's go.' I'm saying, 'Hey, one play at a time.' You could tell it would be tough to throw it. They did a good job."
The Browns' path after the trip to Buffalo could hit many more bumps. There's been improvement in the last two games, but they are 1-4 and looking at consecutive games at Pittsburgh, home to Green Bay and at Chicago. It won't get easier after the bye week when Baltimore rolls into Cleveland.
Mangini can be pleased about the development of the defense, including the re-emergence of linebacker Kamerion Wimbley. Wimbley was widely criticized after two off seasons following a stellar rookie season in 2006, but he's been a force this season. He had a sack against the Bills to increase his total to four, and he finished with 11 tackles (second to linebacker D'Qwell Jackson's 13).
Another positive defensive sign has been the collective solid play of oft-criticized cornerbacks Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald. Defensive lineman Corey Williams, who struggled with a shoulder injury last season, has been active the last two weeks.
Factor in the outstanding play of the special teams, and it's apparent where more work needs to be done - the offense.
TOUGH LOSS: Adam Schefter of "ESPN" reported that the season-ending shoulder injury suffered by rookie running back James Davis can be attributed to friendly fire. Schefter said that Davis, while not wearing pads during a down time in a practice, was hit by a teammate in full pads.
Mangini said the report isn't accurate, but he didn't go into details. Davis will have surgery on a torn labrum.
"If something like that happened, it would never be something sanctioned by the team," Mangini said. "I talked to the league about it, and the last thing we want to do is put somebody in position to get hurt. I feel good about our position."


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And according to Kevin Spencer, those two types of fans are what makes his shows truly magical.
There's the group of people that "free their minds and believe everything they see," he said. And then there are those fans who want "to figure out how everything is done."
"I love it when I see somebody in the audience rib the person next to them and say, 'How do they do that?'" Spencer said. "Obviously, I was one of those guys once."
He definitely was.
"I was one of those kids who saw their first magician perform and was captivated," he said. "I told my mom, 'I'm gonna be a magician when I grow up.'"
His parents gave him a magic kit for Christmas when he was 8, and well, the rest is history.
"I always warn parents, be careful what you get your kids," he said with a laugh.
His show, "Spencer's Theatre of Illusion," which opens tonight at 8 at the Guaracini Performing Arts Center at Cumberland County College in Vineland, is a high-tech event that's a mix of magic, original illusions, humor and mystery, Spencer said.
The magician, who works with his wife Cindy on stage, calls his show a "performing art."
"In our show, we try to put all of the great elements of a Broadway show and combine it with a rock concert and put some magic in it," he said.
Also a concert pianist, Spencer said music is a big part of his show.
"There's a power in music. It makes a big difference in the way we present our illusions," he said.
Spencer also believes in the healing power of magic, another passion of the magician. In fact, he just returned home from a summer of teaching health care professionals in Europe about magic therapy, a program that helps stroke and accident victims. The program is currently being used in more than 2,000 facilities in more than 30 countries around the world, he said.
Spencer was in a bad car accident with a spinal cord injury and spent a year in physical therapy.
Physical therapy can be "frustrating and boring," he said, and he wanted to create a therapy that was more "motivating and exciting for patients."
Fifty different magic tricks are taught to patients. The movements required to learn simple magic tricks help people regain physical skills.
"It's a great privilege to travel around the world and teach people about magic therapy ... if something stays in place that helps out the community I perform in, well, it's wonderful," he said.
The Spencers have earned a reputation as one of the most highly regarded acts in the magical entertainment business. Their show is also the "largest touring illusion show" out there.
It's a show for adults as well as kids, he said.
"We put the show together with an adult audience in mind, but its' extremely family friendly," he said. "It's sophisticated enough for adults, but there are great things in there for kids. Everybody can enjoy it."
If you go: "Spencers Theatre of Illusion" will be at the Guaracini Performing Arts Center, Sherman Avenue and College Drive, Vineland, tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for anyone under 18. Purchase tickets at the box office or call, 856-692-8499.


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Orlando Police Department officers arrested several suspects in an investigation into drug activity in the Parramore area.
Officers said detectives received complaints about illegal drug sales from residents. They launched a three-month investigation that led to 22 arrests.
Detectives said they obtained 32 arrest warrants for the sale and delivery of cocaine.
Four handguns, a rifle, more than 430 grams of cocaine, more than 700 grams of marijuana, 31 grams of Alprazaolam and 26 grams of MDMA were seized after officers obtained and served three search warrants.
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The Kepler Mission is a NASA Discovery Program for detecting potentially life-supporting planets around other stars. All of the extrasolar planets detected so far by other projects are giant planets, mostly the size of Jupiter and bigger. Kepler is poised to find planets 30 to 600 times less massive than Jupiter.
By a method known as the transit method of planet finding. When we see a planet pass in front of its parent star it blocks a small fraction of the light from that star.When that happens, we say that the planet is transiting the star. If we see repeated transits at regular times, we have discovered a planet! From the brightness change we can tell the planet size. From the time between transits, we can tell the size of the planet's orbit and estimate the planet's temperature.These qualities determine possibilities for life on the planet.
The Kepler satellite has a 0.95-meter diameter telescope that is a photometer having a field of view a bit over 10 degrees square (and area of sky the size of about two open hands). It is designed to continuously and simultaneously monitors brightnesses of 100,000 stars brighter than 14th magnitude in the constellations Cygnus & Lyrae.
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