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In many ways the Tudor epoch in British medicine was a critical turning point. Many factors contributed; the awakening of learning, the beginning of the diffusion of knowledge, the willingness to attack problems of nature directly, not by observation only, especially when all observation was preconditioned by such strong beliefs that it saw through glasses darkly. By no means last was the founding of the College of Physicians in London in 1518. This step in a way epitomized the growing awareness on the part of physicians that they had a broad corporate responsibility to protect the patient by demanding rigorous standards of training, education, and experience before anyone was permitted to practice medicine. It is perhaps stretching a generalization too far to say that the medical profession, at least in its modern history, has made the requirements for medical practice so difficult, so long, and so onerous that only the
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Use platelets for therapeutic treatment of patients with bleeding due to severely decreased platelet production or due to functionally abnormal platelets. It may be given appropriately when the platelet count is <50 x 109 /L in the presence of diffuse microvascular bleeding.
Platelets may be given as prophylaxis to patients with rapidly falling or low platelet counts:
<10 x 109 /L secondary to cancer or chemotherapy or bone marrow failure without risk factors
<20 x 109 /L in bone marrow failure in the presence of additional risk factors (eg, fever, antibiotic or evidence of systemic haemostatic failure)
- Maintain >50 x 109 /L for most surgical procedures; and >100 x 109 /L for surgeries with high risk of bleeding (eg, ocular or neurosurgery).
Platelet transfusions are not usually effective or indicated in patients with rapid platelet destruction. They may be used in treating some bleeding patients with platelet consumption or dilutional thrombocytopenia.
Do not use platelets if bleeding is unrelated to decreased numbers of platelets or abnormally functioning platelets.
Do not use in patients with destruction of endogenous and exogenous platelets, such as in immune thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, haemolytic uraemic syndrome or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, unless the patient has life-threatening haemorrhage.
The number of platelet units to be administered depends on the clinical situation of each patient.
One unit (one standard adult dose) of Platelets Apheresis or Pooled Leucocyte Depleted would be expected to increase the platelet count of a 70 kg adult by 20–40 x 109 /L. The usual dose in an adult patient is 1 unit (apheresis) or 1 pool (pooled).
One unit of Platelets Paediatric Apheresis Leucocyte Depleted would be expected to increase the platelet count of an 18 kg child by 20 x 109 /L.
For prophylaxis, one unit adult dose may need to be repeated in 1–3 days because of the short life span of transfused platelets. Immune and non-immune mechanisms may contribute to reduced platelet recovery and survival.

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SeaWolves Watch, Friday, Aug. 16
Altoona Curve (57-65)
at Erie SeaWolves (64-58)
- When: Today 7:05 p.m.; Saturday Game 1 5:05 p.m, Game 2 30 minutes after; Sunday 1:35 p.m.
- Where: Jerry Uht Park
- On the air: WFNN-AM/1330
- Notes: The playoff race is heating up in the Western Division, not only for the division title but the wild-card spot as well. While Richmond will take on Bowie and Harrisburg over the next week, the SeaWolves are back home for seven games. ... Erie has lost three of its past four games, while Altoona took two of three from Portland. ... The SeaWolves are 11-7 against the Curve this season. Marcus Lemon is the only current SeaWolves player hitting above .300 against Altoona this season at .306. Drew VerHagen is 1-0 with nine shutout innings against the Curve. ... Nathan Baker will make his fourth start of the season tonight in a spot start. Baker is 3-1 with a 5.86 ERA in 34 appearances, including three starts.
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- Today: Altoona LH Nathan Baker (3-1, 5.86) vs. Erie RH Drew VerHagen (2-3, 2.81)
- Saturday Game 1: Altoona LH Eliecer Navarro (3-5, 4.35) vs. Erie LH Ramon Garcia (0-3, 5.10)
- Game 2: Altoona RH Jason Townsend (4-3, 6.60) vs. Erie RH Victor Larez (7-7, 4.83)
- Sunday: Altoona RH Casey Sadler (10-6, 3.46) vs. Erie RH Warwick Saupold (6-5, 3.27)
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We present a deuterium abundance analysis of the 905-1187~Å\ spectrum of the line of sight toward the white dwarf WD2211-495 obtained by the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE). Numerous interstellar lines are detected on the continuum of the stellar spectrum. A~thorough analysis was performed through the simultaneous fit of interstellar absorption lines detected in the four channels (LiF1, SiC1, LiF2 and SiC2) and obtained through the three apertures (LWRS, MDRS and HIRS). The fit includes the following species: D\,{\sc i}, O\,{\sc i}, N\,{\sc i}, Fe\,{\sc ii}, Si\,{\sc ii} and P\,{\sc ii}. We excluded all saturated lines in order to reduce possible systematic errors on the column density measurements. We report an accurate determination of the average interstellar D/O and D/N ratios along this line of~sight.
This work is based on data obtained for the Guaranteed Time Team by the NASA-CNES-CSA FUSE mission operated by the Johns Hopkins University. Financial support to U. S. participants has been provided by NASA contract NAS5-32985.
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I did say I was going to do a review of OoT3D, though I had some things come up that nearly halted the review from ever being done. I won't get into what it was, but I managed to take those issues and turn them into ammunition. I admit this was a bit rushed, though I feel my point came across clearly. Hope you all enjoy (and again, I'd post this under user reviews, but the text limit prevents this)
"A timeless masterpiece, unearthed and touched up"
What can be said about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that hasn't been said before? Followers of aggregated review sites will already know that the Nintendo 64 release was the highest rated game ever, and there are countless individuals that feel as if Ocarina of Time was, and still is the pinnacle of gaming. Shigeru Miyamoto and the developers at Nintendo created a work of art that not only brought the franchise into the third dimension, but gave players a world that they would never forget. The impact was so great upon my life that I actually went out of my way and put together a boss FAQ over at GameFAQS when I was 19 years old. I absolutely fell head over heels over Link's 64-bit debut, and would see myself completing the game a dozen times over in the first couple of years alone.
I briefly revisited Ocarina of Time recently to see if it had withstood the test of time. From an audio and gameplay standpoint, there was no question that it still maintained a cohesion and grace rarely seen before, or after its release. The hangup I had was the visual presentation. On a CRT or LCD screen, the once spectacular textures and color usages, combined with the character models and spell effects, showed its age a bit more than expected. Unappealing and poorly dated visuals notwithstanding, all of the core elements remained nearly as immaculate as I first remembered back in the late 90′s.
With the release of the Nintendo 3DS earlier in the year came word of a 3D incarnation of one of the most beloved video games in history. Those not in the know would have assumed that Nintendo would have performed a near 1:1 port from the Nintendo 64 and add in the 3D effect and call it a day. Thankfully that's not totally the case here, as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is more than just a port – it's a return to the humble abodes of the past for the experienced, and an introduction to what the true fundamentals to a video game should be.
The core game remains the same – Zelda's kidnapped, time travel, ocarinas, Master Sword and plenty of Navi annoyances all around. Veterans of the N64 title will quickly become accustomed to every facet in Ocarina of Time 3D (OoT3D), even with the refinements or additions here and there. The gryoscopic aiming controls add a layer of control that feels much more natural when aiming around with the various projectile firing subweapons at Link's disposal. Providing touch screen inventory control with little hassle is a cinch to learn and quickly helps to further streamline item management. The little things that may have added a bit of pause to Link's adventures on the Nintendo 64 have been sped up in their own ways, which helps with the overall flow of the experience.
That might be all nice and dandy for those who playe the golden Nintendo 64 cartridge, but to those who might have been too young, or those that somehow missed the boat on its maiden voyage, what's the big hoopla over OoT3D?
As what a healthy amount of gamers label as "the best game they ever played" OoT3D is an uncanny offering of the classic series formula of Zelda kidnappings, multiple dungeon explorations and items to collect in aiding Link's progression. When OoT was released on the Nintendo 64 well over a decade ago, 3D adventure games hadn't really begun to really to become a fully fleshed commodity in gaming. In fact, 3D platformers in general were not very well produced, up until Super Mario 64.
While the graphics were indeed impressive for their time, playing the original today shows how poorly they have aged. Though Super Mario 64 still passes as a serviceable title in terms of visuals, OoT had a much stronger use of textures, darker shades of colors and environments not featured in the N64′s initial 3D title. Fast forward to the 3D incarnation of OoT on the 3DS, and the visuals have received a bit of a touch up overall. While there wasn't a complete visual overhaul, character models, textures and effects have been upgraded, giving them a more presentable look, while retaining some semblance of a 64 bit video gamein its looks. Link himself looks much more "realistic" when compared to his simplistic model from years past.
The 3D effects are done with grace and are never obnoxious. From your initial surroundings, all the way to the final boss, not a single thing looks out of place, or comes out towards you without reason. Faeries surrounding Link, environmental activities and such, all come to life and feel natural in 3D. Turning off the 3D doesn't increase the frame rate, and after an extended amount of time with it on, it doesn't feel proper. Seeing Link and his surroundings come to life in a 3D plane feels like it's the only true option to completely enjoy this installment of the franchise.
Having a map easily accessible and still clear enough for the size displayed, is another method of bringing certain aspects of OoT3D "up to date" from its 64 bit release. The actual command over Link is still fluid enough as well. What was once Z-targeting on the N64 (hold the Z trigger on the N64 controller to target the closest enemy) is the L-trigger, which still helps with targeting the closest foe, though it's still not the best system for multiple enemies bearing down on Link.
The one aspect of OoT that has not met with almost any noticeable changes has to do with the audio. The only significance I can decipher is Navi's annoyance coming off as a lot more coherent now than before, as with the other extremely brief vocal cues that come from various characters encountered throughout the adveture. Now gamers of the past and present can enjoy hearing Link's fairy Navi in all her "hey!" and "listen!" glory. Moreover, the music is still some of the best to have ever been released on a cartridge, especially that relaxing, though infuses a sense of exploration that has rarely ever been duplicated. The sound effects are still as imposing and impressive as they were before. Nothing sounds off; swords hitting various environmental obstructions are met with sounds relevant to the object at hand.
Probably the most important question has to be whether or not a newcomer would find anything of importance, as well as a viable amount of substance when compared to the last several franchise releases on various platforms. Visually, it still has a tinge of a 64 bit feeling to it, but is definitely easy on the eyes. Some have complained about the lack of visual detail around the game world, especially Hyrule Field. This really doesn't matter to the game as a whole, as the point was to touch up the existing models and world, not add onto it. This also somewhat affects the number of enemies encountered at one time. While there isn't an overwhelming number of advesaries coming at Link at any given time, there's rarely any time where the odds are heavily against him.
More recent Zelda titles such as The Minish Cap and Twilight Princess, never stacked the odds against the player in the form of an onslaught of enemies. Puzzles took a more center stage, between the backtracking and the initiation of events. This remains the same for OoT3D. Combat is there, and it's as functional as all of the 3D console titles that followed OoT.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is one of those rare instances in which a rerelease or a remake years after the initial release, still manages to retain just about every positive trait for veterans, as well as be presentable and memorable to those that might not have had any face time previously. Is it the most beautiful game ever? It's not, but the 3D effect does feel natural and more than inviting. Are there a lot of dated aspects to the experience? Sure, but with the games pacing, puzzle solving and sense of grand adventure, things such as sparse open areas and not as impressive camera views are not deal breakers. Everything still gels together in such a near perfect way as a whole, that the minor quirks that Father Time has left Ocarina of Time 3D couldn't keep fans of the series from the past to the present, away from another visit to one of gamings finest.
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Potter County put off any firm plans Monday to help pay for the proposed Grand Street bridge and approved contracts to hire an autopsy firm and send prisoners to Childress County.
The city of Amarillo and the Texas Department of Transportation have worked out a plan to take vehicles over the railroad tracks at Grand Street and Southeast Third Avenue, but sources of all the local funding are unclear. Commissioner Manny Perez proposed the county chip in $475,000 of the $1.8 million that will have to be raised locally.
"We have a problem, and I feel the county needs to step up and help," he said.
But the motion never made it to a vote.
"I'm not arguing it's not important," said Judge Arthur Ware. "I'm trying to find the money."
There is no funding for the project in the budget commissioners just passed.
Commissioners did pass a motion to support the project with an undefined amount of money.
They also approved a contract with South Plains Forensic Pathology in Lubbock to perform autopsies. Justices of the peace have already begun using the business after Texas Tech University's pathology program began having problems.
The contract is meant to show the county's interest in using the company and does not limit the county's options for pathology services.
"The company has asked for the contract to facilitate the purchase of equipment to serve our needs," Ware said.
The contract also means the county will not be in a position of waiting for results.
"That was one of our biggest concerns, being put on the back burner," said Justice of the Peace Nancy Bosquez.
To deal with a prisoner population getting close to capacity, especially females, commissioners also voted to send overflow prisoners in the future to the Childress County Jail. Sheriff Brian Thomas said numbers are acceptable now but he wanted a contract in place should working with prosecutors to keep numbers down prove insufficient.
"We hope we don't have to use it, but the price is $35 a day and other places were $45 to $50," he said.
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The best thing about labor is that there is nobility in it no matter how it shows itself.
We celebrate that today, Labor Day.
There are doctors and lawyers and CEOs completely stumped by a backed-up drain.
There are highly talented stockbrokers who are highly challenged to write a well-thought-out congratulatory letter.
And there are electricians who can solve the most complex system failure who consider a day in the office to be living hell.
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Salaries and benefits may differ, but the work we do is largely equal in purchase. In short, we all need each other's gifts to make this planet thrive and survive.
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Fooman Connect: Xero (Monthly Service)
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Export Magento orders, customer data, items and credit notes to Xero. Simply log into Xero and all your Magento data is there. All that's left for you to do is to approve and reconcile the invoice or credit memo with bank, credit card or paypal payments in Xero.
You'll save hours of wasted time exporting data manually, and avoid errors from manual processes. This extension is a lifesaver as your sales volumes increase!
Fine grained options put the control in your hands
You control the automatic export process - choose which order status will trigger the export, and choose to manually export or exclude orders.
It's an easy way to stay on top of your business financials.
Easy customer record management
Invoices are matched to existing customer records, and new customer records are automatically created.
Track your Magento sales in Xero
Use a tracking category for your online sales to easily run reports in Xero. Track how your online sales perform against other channels.
Match different revenue streams to the appropriate Xero account (configurable on a per store or individual product level).
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Once you have reconciled a payment in Xero, the payment will be displayed in Magento.
This is a great way to streamline your accounting by keeping financial information up to date in both Magento and Xero.
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Backend options give you control over things such as multiple currencies and tax rates.
Choose to export orders in base currency or order currency. Use Xero tax rates in Magento to keep administration simple.
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Fooman Connect is easy to set up with our comprehensive user documentation and video set up guide.
Feature List
This comprehensive and convenient integration is packed full of features:
- Automatically export Magento orders, customer data, items and credit notes to Xero
- Supports simple, configurable, bundled, grouped and virtual Magento products
- Customer record matching and creation
- Match different revenue streams on a per store and/or individual product level to appropriate Xero accounts
- Use a tracking category for your Magento sales in Xero
- Display payments recorded in Xero inside Magento
- Multiple currency support - choose to export orders in base currency or order currency
- Use Xero tax details in Magento – supports, GST, VAT and Xero custom tax rates
- Choose which order status will trigger automatic export
- Ability to manually export or exclude orders
- Optionally allow Xero numbering to override Magento numbering
- All data transfers are protected by secure, high grade 128/256-bit encryption
- Great support to help you get set up and started
Fooman is an official Xero network add on partner and a silver Magento technology partner. We only work with Magento, so you can be assured you're getting a quality product from people who know Magento inside and out!
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- Easy pay as you go pricing
- Unlimited access to new updates and features - always have access to the latest version at no additional cost
- Supports up to 5,000 transactions per month
- Limited ability to make changes to the code
- No minimum sign up period - hassle free cancellation at any time
- 30 day money back guarantee
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System Requirements
To securely transfer your financial data, your php version must be able to support openssl. Most websites meet this requirement, but please ask your hosting company if in doubt.
Customer Case Study
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Lero9 often recommends Fooman Connect: Xero to clients using Magento and Xero. "As Magento Solution Partners who also use Xero first hand for our accounts, we customise a lot of online stores and therefore appreciate the high standard of workmanship behind Fooman's extensions", says Lero9's Robert Popovic.
"We find Fooman's extension code well written and straightforward to customise whenever there is a requirement. Fooman is committed to supporting and continuously enhancing their extensions to ensure they are the best in their class. We are extremely confident in recommending Fooman extensions to our clients and are always impressed at how quickly Fooman responds to any support requests we have."
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License License for 1 Magento Installation (including multi store setup)
Stability stable Supported Magento Versions (full feature set) 220.127.116.11, 188.8.131.52, 18.104.22.168, 22.214.171.124, 220.127.116.11, 22.214.171.124, 18.104.22.168, 220.127.116.11, 188.8.131.52, 126.96.36.199, 18.104.22.168, 18.104.22.168, 1.9.1, 1.9.2 Supported Magento 2 Versions N/A Legacy Magento Version Support (reduced feature set) No Supported Magento Enterprise Versions No Change Log 1.1 Initial Xero API v2 release
1.2 Added Use Xero Numbers, Credit Note Prefix and Start Date for Orders/Credit Memos settings
1.4 Serial number equipped to run Fooman Connect. Added Refund Account and Item Details settings
2.0 More multi store support, wider support for custom totals, discounts are now shown as discount percentage on line items in Xero, either map order or invoices to Xero invoices depending on your workflow
2.1. Display Xero error messages directly, use transport object on event dispatch, tracking category by customer gorup, various smaller fixes
To install the extension, follow the steps in The Ultimate Guide to Installing Magento Extensions.
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The Set Up Guide and User Manual expands on the steps shown in the video, providing more detailed instructions on how to set up Fooman Connect.
Extension Updates
The monthly subscription option offers unlimited free updates to the Fooman Connect: Xero extension. When a new version is released, the file will be available to download from your account on the Fooman website, under "My Downloadable Products".
The Ultimate Guide to Installing Magento Extensions Set Up Guide and User Manual - Fooman Connect Xero
Below, you can find answers to questions you might have about the extension functionality, and common questions asked by customers before they purchase the extension.
Do you have a general question (eg. about licensing or your account), or a specific troubleshooting issue? Check out our Help Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the system requirements for running Fooman Connect: Xero?
To securely transfer your financial data, your php version must be able to support openssl. Most websites meet this requirement, but please ask your hosting company if in doubt. Your hosting solution for Magento should also be adequate. Typically, cheaper shared/low specification hosting solutions have very low limits which don't allow enough time to connect to Xero and process data.
Do you offer a free trial?
We don't offer a free trial at this stage, but rest assured that Fooman Connect: Xero is backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. This allows you to test it out on your own store, trial all the settings and evaluate how it's working for you.
If it you're not happy for any reason at all, just let us know and we will send a full refund back onto your credit card. Let us know if you need a little more time to evaluate the extension - we're happy to extend the money back period with prior agreement.
Is Fooman Connect: Xero right for my store?
Xero is designed to support volumes of up to 1,000 sales invoices and 1,000 purchases/bills per month (click for more information).
Like Xero, Fooman Connect is optimised for small to medium sized online stores. Transfers from your Magento store to Xero are additionally subject to Xero's limit of 60 requests per minute. As this limit comes form Xero directly, it's not specific to Fooman Connect and also applies to other Magento-Xero integrators.
Are there any known conflicts between Fooman Connect: Xero and other Magento extensions?
There are no known conflicts.
Do you support the new tracked inventory feature in Xero?
Currently Xero does not yet offer full support for any 3rd party (like Fooman Connect) to integrate with the new tracked inventory feature. This can be problematic when tracked inventory is turned on for an item but you do not have sufficient stock on hand for an online order (for example if you allow backorders from your website or you only order stock once you have received an order). Such invoices would get rejected by Xero as it wouldn't have enough stock. Until Xero adds additional functionality to their 3rd party interface there is not much we can do to affect the stock quantity and would suggest keeping tracked inventory turned off if the above is likely in your business. Please also see Xero's comments here http://developer.xero.com/documentation/api-guides/inventory-accounting-xero/ on what it doesn't support.
Is there a discount if I swap from my monthly subscription to the License Purchase version of Fooman Connect?
Yes - if after using Fooman Connect for several months you decide to swap to the License Purchase option, we will credit the monthly charges you have paid towards the cost of the full purchase price, to a maximum of 6 months credit. This allows you to try out Fooman Connect in your own time before investing in the license purchase.
Can I use Fooman Connect to export existing Magento orders, customer data, items and credit notes to Xero?
Yes - you can manually export existing Magento orders, customer data, items and credit notes to Xero that were in your store prior to using Fooman Connect.
Is Fooman Connect: Xero suitable for multi store set ups?
Fooman Connect: Xero links your Magento store to one Xero account, and maps all multi store websites to this account.
Is there any way to reconcile orders automatically?
Manual reconciliation is the only way to guarantee 100% accuracy, so automatic reconciliation is not supported by Fooman Connect. There is no 'safe' way of automating reconciliation without producing errors - for example with credit card payments, Magento does not recognise if you get a daily payout, what the split is between different card types, and how long the payment delay is.
Can I export Purchase Order Numbers from Magento to Xero?
If you are using the Magento default payment method for the purchase orders the purchase order number entered by the customer will appear as the reference on the invoice in Xero.
Can I customise the extension code?
The code of the license purchase version of Fooman Connect is fully customisable. It is also possible to make limited customisations to the monthly subscription version of Fooman Connect – please contact us to discuss your requirements.
What additional features from external extensions are integrated?
Rentals We have recently added support for integrating with SalesIgniter's Magento rental booking software.
Surcharges Fooman Connect: Xero is compatible with our Surcharge extension and the surcharge will be carried over to Xero as a separate line item
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OK. I'm going to confess that I'm a little bit over my head. An ESTJ trying to seduce an INTP is a tall order. I know. But the sex is too good to not give it my best shot :) Living in an urban setting during a cold northeast winter, what are some dating activities that would excite an older and more stable INTP? Anyone has a good tip out there??? Ilan
That's such an accurate despriction of me its _Really_ not funny.
Although, the space issue should have been as seperate bullet point. And an inclusion of INTP's wanting you to go away and making _honest_ statements like "It's not you, it's me i just need some space right now,"
Wow... I think many of those points apply to INTP women too (especially the one you raise about the "it's not you, it's me" -- yes that really isn't an excuse; if you go away and come back a half-hour later you will find embracing arms.
The part that didn't jibe at all for my feminine side is the "like his eyes glaze over at all the emotional crap you talk about" -- because my emotional side is extremely strong and my thinking side loves nothing more than taking it on and parsing it out.
So I definitely need a partner who can talk about emotional stuff and be very engaged by it. I wonder if this is a fundamental difference between INTP females and males. Are there any INTP/INTP relationships out there who can comment?
I don't mind talking about my feelings, when i have them, and am in the mood. I analyze _Everything_. It'd be easier to stop breathing and go on living than no longer trying to reduce things to their component parts. Oh yes, and when i talk about my emotions i expect (ok, demand is probably closer) the conversation to remain private. Very, very few things irritate me more than knowing I'm being DISCUSSED. I also usually only discuss my emotions, which are strong (when present), but almost always take third place to my intellect and intuition.
I am an INTP female and I dislike talking about feelings all the time; it's opressive.
It is all right to talk about feelings a little bit. It is expected in a relationship. If the conversation is deep and there are opportunities for extrapolation/advice/self-discovery, then emotional discussions can be very invigorating.
However, there is a point where there is *too much* talk about feelings. In fact, this is the #1 reason that I refuse to date most the men that ask me out; clinginess and emotional neediness is a sign that they are not ready to be the leader of a home. There is no way I would let a relationship with a friend I am not dating, but freaks out because I don't return a facebook comment or needs me to talk him through his problems all the time, become anything more. Even in a dating relationship, I would prefer someone who is emotionally stable; who will come to me for support or to talk through something if its important, but who won't fall to pieces if I'm not around for a few days.
There is also a maturity factor to consider. I know an ESFJ who is perhaps the most 'emotionally honest' person I know. {Very counter intuitive to my nature, considering I mask my emotions in public, and take time to process them.}. Yet, he is not overly 'emotional' or clingy with others. Rather, he is very aware of his own feelings, able to talk about them with others, and able to incorporate both feelings and fact in coversations.
I tend to have casual friendships with girl Fs (The EFs can push past my barries, the IFs I generally make it a mission to befriend), and deeper friendships with male INTJs and sometimes ISTs and FJs.
As far as romantically, the things that interest me most are:
Shared values, love of God, intelligence, logic, talent/skill, leadership or initiative, interesting hobbies, quirky humor, chivalry, whimsy, when a guy takes one of my odd connections/jokes/brainstorm ideas and runs with it, like of deep discussions, doesn't view debates as 'conflict'
Oh, and one other thing... the "he's not a mind-reader" thing. I would expect that of a ST, but not an NT.
The "N" is, after all, intuitive -- which, sorry guys, implies some mind-reading ability. In fact, one of the most vexing aspects of being an INTP female is being able to read what's going on with people often a lot better than they can.
Sometimes this can be a very good thing, since people often appreciate being read and responded to with no effort on their part. But all too often it becomes negative -- like when they start expecting you to *always* be able to read their mind or, worse, if they are not aware of the unconscious material you're responding to or, worse, actively deny it and then think you're nuts for seeing it.
Which makes me think that all this "I'm not a mind-reader" stuff from INTP guys is just a lot of protesting too much (i.e. they really CAN intuit what's going on with others, but are put off by the potential demand this may place on them).
"some" mind reading is intuition. And there are times I'm good at it and times I'm not. I am also not always :) paying full attention to my mate. I often have no idea what she is thinking about, and I'm perfectly happy to "not make assumptions". If I ask a question, I like to get a clear and direct answer to that question.
I've also spent a fair amount of time around folks who claim (and seem) to be "energetically aware". Often they are right on, and when they are wrong they are simply not open to that possibility. My intuition is not always right, and my thinking is not always right.
As for the negative aspects of being intuitive, if people hang out with me long enough they figure out when I'm "on" and when I'm not. And if I point something out they don't see, they either see it later or they don't. We all deal with it or we don't
I can read, and usually um... direct people easily, intuitively, but trying to do so consciously is often a waste of time if I'm not familiar with the person. Also, in crowds, especially crowds of people i don't know, i'm _WAY_ to distractible to read people without more effort than its usually worth.
thank you for posting this!!!
Trying to expand my original question. What are things one can do to really excite an INTP? The 2nd posting gave me a hint to manage an existing dynamic. But what can be done to accelerate it? What will turn the INTP "on"?
a new experience, something stimulating.
For me, like if i go to the theatre and don't particularly like the show i can still _study_ it as opposed to just _watching_ it.
Unsu...Does your INTP have some projects or topics that they're particularly interested in? If so, show some enthusiasm and interest.
This is a bull's eye for me:
" If you want something, ask for it. If you do not get all emotional and are willing to take no for an answer, they will usually try to accommodate any reasonable request. *hint* Socializing with large (or sometimes even small) groups of people for extended periods of time is not a reasonable request. This is normal behavior, not something you need to fix. It is not personal. If you like to socialize a lot, you have two choices: be willing to leave him at home with some cold pizza and his computer or find a different guy"
A really great evening of debating! If you can find out what your INTP feels strongly about and engage them in a lively discussion you will have some rockin' sex! Don't worry about pissing them off, they will argue BOTH sides fo the argument BUT you run the risk of disdane if they think you are stupid... they want the brains stimulated, they don't want to have to explain it to you.
What is a turn on for me is when someone "knows" what they are talking about.....they have the experience and knowledge to back it up. And that they are willing to expand what they know. A stale mind is best left alone. As an INTP, someone who has varied interests and experiences to give to a relationship is always interesting and never boring.


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Doris and Doyle Moore of Amarillo celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. They plan to take a trip in the fall to the Northeast to see the autumn colors.
Moore married the former Doris Marie Wrather on May 14, 1952, in Buchanan Street Methodist Church.
The couple lived in Hawaii for two years during the time Doyle was in the Navy and a year in San Diego, Calif.
They have resided in Amarillo for 52 years.
Mr. Moore retired from Southwestern Public Service after 40 years of service. Mrs. Moore is the owner of Custom Trophies.
The couple belong to St. Stephen United Methodist Church. Doyle is a past district governor of Rotary International and is a member of the Rotary Club of Amarillo.
The couple have a daughter, Diane Martyn of Lexington, Ky.
Grandchildren of the couple are Robyn Scott of Albuquerque, N.M., Kyndra Hagy of Lexington and Ryan Martyn, who is in the Navy; and four great-grandchildren, Clara Scott, Colin Scott, Avery Hagy and Austin Hagy.
Amarillo Globe-News, May 20, 2007
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The Jets on Friday evening made a 1-2 punch of an announcement: They released Mark Sanchez and signed Michael Vick. Get ready for another summertime quarterback competition, this time between Vick and Geno Smith.
Which one gets to be the starter will get decided during the team's offseason workouts and at training camp. But it's never too early to break down what they both bring to the table.
Smith has shown the ability to throw the deep ball with accuracy, but Vick has long been renowned for his howitzer. Advantage: Vick
Smith scored six rushing touchdowns last year and displayed an added ability to move out of the pocket toward the end of the season. But Vick tends to look like a running back in the open field. Advantage: Vick
Smith has one full season under his belt with what was a rebuilding team. Vick is a veteran of 11 seasons with two teams and six playoff games. Advantage: Vick
For all Vick's experience, he's started a full 16 games in a season just once. He also lost his job after getting hurt last year. Smith made it through 16 games as a rookie despite being sacked 43 times. He's also 10 years younger. Advantage: Smith
Many younger players look up to Vick. He handled his post-prison time in Philly as the ideal teammate. The Jets locker room supports Smith, but he's still earning his stripes. Advantage: Vick
Many observers say Vick is pretty much flawless in practice. That could work to his advantage in winning the job. But once he gets into a game ... Advantage: Vick
Smith accounted for 25 turnovers (21 picks, four lost fumbles) as a rookie, but he was a rookie. Vick has had a tendency to be careless with the ball for much of his career. Advantage: Smith
Both quarterbacks have worked with Marty Mornhinweg and his west-coast system. Advantage: Tie
The idea of "distractions" is dumb and overblown by (cough) the same media that creates whatever it is that constitutes a "distraction" (cough). Vick is a popular and polarizing figure. If Smith is the starter, fans and reporters will begin clamoring for Vick after Smith's first incompletion. If Vick wins the job, we'll all be left to wonder how much the Jets really believed in Smith in the first place. Either way, the Jets won't care, and the "distraction" might serve to keep the pressure off the rest of the team. Advantage: Tie


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Art educators living, working or interested in Asia
This is a group for those teaching digital imaging here in Asia
Members: 31
Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2015
Steve McCurry shows us how to compose well
Great new book out on photography!!
Elements and Principles in Photography Videos
Humans of New York is a marvel
New York Times asked high school photographers from all over the USA to take pictures of their towns. Impressive results
Let your students try this handy SLR camera simulator
Iphone lovers unite!
BBC puts out a great video called the Genius of Photography
A helpful timeline from PBS
Frank Curkovic rules when it comes to art ed wikis. Check out his photo pages here's his lates slideshare on photo do's and don'ts
Ted talks on photography and its impact. http://www.petapixel.com/2010/05/20/14-powerful-ted-talks-by-photographers/
Check out this photojournalists vimeo video called Intimate China
Here is a gem of a website featuring interviews with master photographers. Check it out!
And how about Erik Johansson's work in Sweden http://alltelleringet.com/
or if you just want to have some photo fun check out this site
10 Fabulous fun things to do with your camera
Interesting photo blog
An interview with Jerry Uelsmann an iconic photo manipulator
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Those are brilliant!!! I love the fish eye shots. Just blogged about it :)
Lightpaintings 2012. the students really got into sphere's this time around.. http://www.flickr.com//photos/kenfar/sets/72157629565644727/show/
If you're participating in our Surrealistic Me project (and why wouldn't you)? We've just put up a quick 60 second registration form:
Cool photographers' Cheat Sheet!


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Thunder vs. Lakers Games 3 and 4: Who's The Better Closer?
If you watch the NBA on TNT, which I'm sure most of you domestically do, then you should of over the past few years noticed the one show that TNT manages to advertise during (it seems like) every broadcast. Now I've never seen the The Closer (an American crime drama according to
Wikipedia) on TNT and I doubt I ever will be a part of it's viewership, and as far as I know only the name has any significance with NBA basketball. Never was that on display than this past weekend, when the NBA's top scorers, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant showed how to close out high stakes games (even if Kobe had a little boost from the refs….queue hate from the Lakers' fans).
Both games came down to the wire, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers having dueling chances to win both games (Durant on one end and Kobe on another). The variety of situations that both teams faced allowed a series altering split, with the Lakers finally arriving to the series with a 99-96 win on Friday and the Thunder taking one-step closer to reaching the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, with a 103-100 win on Saturday.
What We Learned From Game 3:
Does anyone remember Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals? Of course you do. The Lakers down 2-3 to the favored Sacramento Kings where we were provided with one of the most sophisticated wins in NBA history. If you were too young to remember or you suppressed those images out of your memory, here's a refresher. The free throws and margin in that game has become etched in NBA lore, for all the wrong reasons.
Yet, somehow, with NBA Commissioner David Stern in attendance, almost 10 years to the day of that sacred incident, the Lakers managed to pull a repeat. According to the Elias Sports Bureau L.A.'s historic 41 of 42 performance from the free throw line (for 97.6%), is the second best in NBA playoff history for a team shooting at least 30 free throws in a game.
41-42, compared to 26-28 for the Thunder. I'm not going to go into controversy mode, the Lakers were aggressive given they seemed to sense the success they were having on the charity stripe. Bryant took 18 free throws, making all 18 and the Lakers 44-37 rebounding margin buoyed the Lakers attack: be aggressive and out hustle the Thunder.
The Lakers not-so subtle free throw charges surpassed all except a Dallas Mavericks 49 out of 50 performance on May 19, 2003, in San Antonio. Just to give you the greatest idea of what this game was, know that 10 of the Lakers last 12 points, coincidentally, came from the free throw line. That "effort" in the final three minutes turned a 85-88 deficit into the 99-96 victory. One final thought on the free throws: In the fourth quarter, the Lakers shot 18 free throws to the Thunder's 10.
Outside of that, the Lakers did do a good job of getting Ramon Sessions involved, getting him into the lane on cuts and as he made a few floaters and layups throughout the game. The mid-range jumpers from Russell Westbrook were not as prominent as the previous games and Durant was much more passive on offense than he had been beforehand.
All-in-all the Thunder had their hands in the pot up until the final minute and could have walked away up 3-0 if not for a missed Durant 30-footer and the subsequent Ibaka putback that should have been a kickout to a shooter (the Thunder were down 3), but was instead blocked by Andrew Bynum.
What We Learned From Game 4:
Let's just put this to bed: 1) Kevin Durant is much more clutch at this point than Kobe Bean Bryant. I won't bash Kobe akin to our most recent podcast, but I will say this, Durant is a lot more clutch than he gets credit for. 2) The Thunder have learned to close out games and the Lakers can no longer do so.
The Lakers had a 91-78 lead with 8:02 to go in the game. Up to that point the Lakers had outplayed OKC in almost every facet of the game. Sessions was slashing and present, Kobe was playing his best game in years, with impossible turnarounds, hesitation moves to the basket, and the Lakers as a whole were doing what we knew would win them this series: scoring in the paint and rebounding.
L.A. had 14 offensive rebounds to OKC's 6. They looked to be the better and more assertive team….and it was all downhill from there.
Oklahoma City started to front the post with Kendrick Perkins taking away entry passes to Bynum and Pau Gasol's touches only occurred in the high post and made him largely ineffective (he attempt a shot or score in the 4th quarter). In the first three quarters, the combination totaled 26 points on 52% shooting from the field. In the 4th quarter, they combined for 2 points on two field goal attempts and grabbed one rebound. On the other hand, Perkins grabbed 5 rebounds in the 4th quarter alone.
With Durant switching on to Kobe with about 5 minutes left in the game, Kobe's only points came off of two free throws. Bryant was 2-10 from the field in the 4th, because of Durantula's length and effort. Overall the Lakers shot 31.8% in the 4th quarter and were held to just two field goals over the final 4:30. The Thunder turned up the heat defensively and Westbrook and Durant closed the book on L.A.
Westbrook 12 points (including 10 straight) brought the Thunder within four (92-96) on a steady diet of mid-range jumpers and drives to the rim. The man who slipped 7,548 times on the Staples Center floor (attributed to the NHL's Kings' playoff home game ice) had the Lakers defense slipping and sliding for this stretch of the final period. He was harnessing the explosiveness like Marvel's Avengers' Hulk. To add a little perspective, Westbrook has committed only 3 turnovers in this entire series. That's a man on a mission.
Yet, it was Durant's cool, calm, and collected dagger that defined both his game and his teams accession. ESPN.com notes that Durant is a league leading 10-23 in game-tying or go-ahead field goals in the last 24 seconds of the 4th quarter/OT this season (including the playoffs). That is 43.4%, the league average is 27%….my goodness. Kobe on the other hand is 3-18 (16.7%) this season (including the playoffs).
That's maybe the most telling statistic of this game and maybe even this series. Clutch conversions are what define the Thunder and plays like Gasol's decision to attempt a cross court pass that led to Durant's game winning 3-pointer, along with Kobe's decision to public call out Gasol's assertiveness, have defined this Lakers team. All of a sudden, a Kobe-led, physical, veteran team is on the edge of imploding, with questions of producing when it matters the most surrounding them. And with a closeout Game 5 on the horizon, performing at a moment like this seems a burden too heavy to bare for the Lakers.


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Danielle Bequeath and Matthew Shaw exchanged nuptial vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Youngstown.
Monsignor Michael Cariglio officiated the wedding between the daughter of Alan and Cheryl Bequeath of North Lima and son of Mary Ellen Shaw and Melvin Shaw of New Waterford. The reception was held at the Barn and Gazebo Ltd. in Salem.
The bride wore a white satin strapless princess line gown with a chapel train and an empire waistline that was accented with embroidery, metal accents and crystal sequin beading. The matron of honor was Tina Bequeath, sister-in-law of the bride, of Poland, who wore a deep amethyst empire waistline gown. The best man was Nathan Gray, friend of the groom, of West Lafayette, Ind. The flower girl was Caitlyn Bable, cousin of the groom, accompanied by Logan Bequeath, nephew of the bride. Ushers included Alan Bequeath II, Tyler Robertson, Michael Shaw, Cody Bable and Joseph Kusior. Readers at the mass celebration were Teri Bequeath, sister of the bride, and David Shaw, brother of the groom.
The bride graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and Masters of Science in criminal justice. She is currently pursuing her PhD in sociology at the University of Akron.
The groom graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He is practicing as a professional engineer.
The couple resides in New Waterford.


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Some may say "it is more desirable to be burgled than to suffer a fire". The reason for this is that thieves will take your belongings while leaving your home largely in tact but a fire can destroy your home in Hull. Certainly fires have their uses and indeed they demonstrate the ability of man to utilise technology. Nevertheless fire is a force that can be very destructive. When a fire starts, if you don't act with haste, not only can lose your property, but your life too. This highlights the necessity of having a fire alarm in Hull installed in your property.
Everybody knows that a fire alarm's design ensures that people are alerted to a potential fire within their property. Certainly smoke alarms have their uses, however the recommendation is to select a specified kind of alarm which is suited to your property. The reason for this is that specific alarms are more suitable for specific types of property and indeed specific types of people. So what does the market have to offer?
1. Smoke alarms: This type of alarm is the most common. Frequently the terms "fire alarm" and "fire alarm" are use interchangeably. A smoke alarm will not detect fire, it will only detect the smoke created by a fire. There is a saying "where there is smoke there is fire" and this is the same basis that smoke alarms work on. Two kinds of smoke alarms exist:
a) Photoelectric – these types "see" smoke and specifically responds to fires that smoulder or emit large volumes of smoke. These alarms are effective for fires where foam or PVC is burning. This type of alarm has higher costs than an ionisation alarm. The alarm should also be cleaned frequently because it can be triggered by insects and dust.
b) Ionisation – These alarms detect combustion particles not visible to the human eye. The don't "see" smoke like a photoelectric alarm, they "feel" it. These alarms are more suited to burning, smokeless fires. Nevertheless these types of alarms should not be installed in kitchens as they, too, can be set off accidentally. They generally cost less than photoelectric designs but they do have an element of radioactivity.
Fire alarms in Hull are just as vital as security systems, the ensure your family's safety in your own home.


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Skip to comments.Media doesn't hold back on President Obama
Posted on 09/16/2013 8:55:35 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
President Barack Obama is damaging his presidency, weakening Americas standing in the world, and displaying inexplicable incompetence.
The media figure making those accusations isnt Bill OReilly or Rush Limbaugh, Charles Krauthammer or Glenn Beck. The critic doesnt host a right-wing talk show, anchor a Fox News program, or write for the pages of the Weekly Standard. In fact, hes not even a conservative.
Its Joe Klein, the Time Magazine political columnist. Obama has lost some serious altitude: In the world, with the Congress, and most importantly with the American people, Klein, a veteran journalist and political moderate, told POLITICO.
Klein isnt alone: In recent months, and especially since the start of the Syria mess, Obama has been enduring some of the toughest and most widespread press criticism of his four-and-a-half years as president. It isnt just coming from the usual suspects on the right. Increasingly, the skepticism is coming from the center and even from the left from White House reporters, progressive editorial boards, foreign policy experts and MSNBC hosts.
And Obama has mostly himself to blame for the recent wave of media negativity (although the Republicans have been glad to lend a hand). To hear the press tell it, his handling of the Syria crisis has been confusing and contradictory at best, making him appear weak on the international stage. His administrations persecution of whistleblowers and surveillance of the press are at odds with the promises he made as a candidate. His inability to push a progressive agenda through congress makes him appear ineffective.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
Gee, where were these Rip van Winkle's the last 4.5 years?
Since this is Klein, could it be the not so fine, heavy hand of the Clintoons machine at work... to bare the ground and beat back any obstruction from the designate Biden moron, or a 3rd term ploy by obamaumao?
Thanks for posting this!
Really? His?
???ARE YOU KIDDING ME? The only talent Obama has is reading other people's words off the teleprompter very well......incompetence personified! If only the Media had told the truth about him.........
The one thing a fraudulent person can never afford is exposure.... Obama, and his administration, have been exposed and even the leftists are beginning to see it. I truly believe many on the left were far more in love with what Obama represented than who he was.
Too bad for us it is too late.
Klein is not a moderate. His is a card-carrying liberal.
Anyhow, Obama has gotten some bad press recently. He certainly deserves it. However, the media will politely shut up again and be in full "rah-rah" mode for Hillary when she is running.
He constantly goes from incompetence to ideology, most of the time it is hard to tell what is which.
He's going to slip away and they will blame us.
You are spot on, This guy is not against Obama, he is setting the stage.
Republicans will get the blame, Hell! Maybe Obama will get the blame but the fox has already raided the hen house.
The headline is a joke. They are holding back and they always will.
Obama really looked like a warhawk trying to sell his war on behalf of the muslim brotherhood and al Qaeda.
incompetence is his ideology
Sure, now that their African communist p.o.s. is safely re-elected, the Democrat "mainstream" newsrooms suddenl;y have the integrity to do real journalism and stuff. No sale.
".......His inability to push a progressive agenda through congress makes him appear ineffective."
If he's ineffective at pushing the progressive agenda then why is it everywhere there's a pile of stinking Leftist politics in the way? Politics to the left, politics to the right, in front, and back. One cannot move because of all the damned stinking Leftist politics.
Don't look up, and be very careful where you step. The stuff doesn't cleanup well.
Very attentive observation my friend. Observe the source and understand who they are affiliated with, connect the dots. Question motives. Qui bono?
Be are aware you are being played from both sides. Red team, blue team, they are the same.
Over the past few election cycles, many people caught hell saying the same thing about the propaganda against Ross Perot and Ron Paul. The difference was that propaganda came from the National Review, Hot Air, Ace of Spades, Mark Levin and Charles Krauthammer.
I don't trust any of them any longer. They are all in it together to support big gov. Notice the left and right always agree on attacks to big gov.
Ever wonder why we elect a local rep and think we are represented, only to learn all of our Congressmen have to lick boot on John Boehner or Nancy Pelosi? 435 reps condensed down to 2 people controlling the agenda and whom we didn't elect? Didn't happen by accident.
thank you.
They look like honest journalists now that the Fox has left the hen house.
Hey! would you look at that!?
What was it?
Dunno It's skittered off.
This is Joe Klien reporting...
"..his presidency.."
Really? His?
More like America's idiocy...
Isn't Klein Hebrew for "Slow learner"?
It's as if the left has stuck their foot in a big pile of steaming dog shit and waited for 5 years to start trying to wipe it off.
I wouldn't take Klein's nasty statements about Obama too seriously. He'll still vote for him over any Republican. Klein is the dope who thinks Republicans voted for Reagan to get back at black people. You can't get more stupid than that.
They did the same thing with Krinton - at some point in Krinton's second term there was all this angst about "missed opportunities" and "squandered political capital" and such. I guess once the libs realize that the sea levels aren't going down and the children of the world aren't joining hands and singing Kumbaya or It's a small world buyer's remorse eventually and inevitable sets in. Just part of the natural cycle of things due to the inherent contradictions present in "liberalism".
Blue Lips is vermin. Scum. Deserving of extermination — he and all those he brought into his sphere of influence.
To believe otherwise is to believe in the demise of America.
Back when this guy first came on the scene several people would say to me "Obama made a great speech." I ask them what he said and they'd give me this blank stare.
mrs. bill? really? You actually believe that moochele will not cast her name out there as the next "greatest" president when she has so 'obviously' been the rock upon which obamba has based his political career upon? Of course she will run against mrs bill -and win!
What, you lot don't think anyone will vote for moochele? You raycyst!
(/sarc) (*grin*)
(psst! Not so loud, mate! Don't you know he's one of the 'Flying Meshuganovs'?
Now that they've re-elected him, they can pretend objectivity.
"...displaying inexplicable incompetence."
It's completely explicable: morons elected a community organizer! Who did they think they were getting, Winston Churchill???
Be careful. NEVER trust the socialist-liberal media.
excellent response!
Now that the media is taking a hard look at Obama, his staff will have to keep him hidden in the White House attic, like a crazy uncle.
>> The critic doesnt host a right-wing talk show, anchor a Fox News program... Its Vladimir Putin, err... Joe Klein
So only then the criticism is legitimate...
You're not really falling for this, are you?
There was a Stewart Klein that was a movie critic,
Any time that the Washington Press Corps isn't slithering on the floor, squeeling as they fight for a chance to lick Barry's shoes, I can bring myself to credit them with having taken "a hard look at Obama."
You made your bed.
Now you get to sleep on the wet spot
Yeah, but the US is becoming more and more like California. No matter how difficult the Democrats make our lives or how incompetent they are, people will still reelect them.
The thing that gets to me here is 'inexplicable' incompetence. As if, because he went to the right schools and spoke properly he was somehow ever competent.
My thought exactly. WE'VE been seeing this since the man got in - has there ever been an emptier suit in the WH? He had NO experience coming in, no distinguished work record, nothing - nothing to recommend him except he was an interesting color and "clean and articulate" according to Clinton or Biden, I forget which.
Recipe for disaster we all saw coming. From day one his major concern seems to be enjoying himself playing and vacationing and being late for everything. "He seems amazed by the sheer amount of work going across his desk." - the Daily Mail. You have to go to International papers to get any real info about him.
Only the dems and libs are surprised that in the end, he seems clueless.
Any sane person stops reading at this bold faced lie: "...Klein, a veteran journalist and political moderate, told POLITICO."
Hey Joe, he only had ALTITUDE because YOU MEDIA are the
wind beneath his wings. WISE UP MEDIA!!
I quit reading after they said Joe Klein was a moderate
"Its Joe Klein, the Time Magazine political columnist."
Klein is a mouthpiece for the Clinton's. You can bet Hillary is behind this.
Well, when Obama has lost Joe Klein.....
It's a Johnson/Cronkite moment.
Joe Klein, "political moderate."
Who knew?
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I usually find it in the ethnic foods aisle, near the Asian or Carribbean stuff. Ranges from $1.20 to $3.00 per can.
I usually find it in the ethnic foods aisle, near the Asian or Carribbean stuff. Ranges from $1.20 to $3.00 per can.
Coconut milk is typically in the Asian food section. Around here it is usually $2 or $3 a can.
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"Ethnic" or "International" foods aisle. Probably not far from the soy sauce.
Mine actually has it in two places: the ethnic area, near the soy sauce and rooster sauce for a few bucks a can and the nonrefrigerated soy/ rice/ almond milk area fora $4-5/ box (haven't the foggiest what aisle it is, but I see it every time I walk by the aisle because it's on the end.)
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Ok... here's what you need.
Go to WALMART. Seriously- Walmart. In the section where they have the taco kits and crap, you should find GoldenStar coconut milk. No joke, it's the best coconut milk I've ever had. ZERO additives. I have loads of respect for the company and several of their products.
Bonus: It's pretty inexpensive too.


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No matter where you live, everyone dreams of the laid-back Hawai'i lifestyle, which is why beaches are often popular bedroom theme ideas. Turn your home into a paradise with these Buzzworthy Glass Party Lanterns. Whether you're using them as a room decoration or as party decor, these lanterns will really get people talking. These party lanterns also make great DIY wedding decorations that will inspire everyone to get on the dance floor and do the hula.
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- It all starts with a hoard of recycled glass jars. If you don't have your own stash, just ask your hula family or friends to collect some for you and in a couple of weeks you'll have plenty of jars. Sort through and find the shapes and heights that you like.
- Remove the labels and wash well. Make faux beach glass jars out of them. It's easy to do. The hardest part is learning how to pounce the paint onto the jar. Use a sponge brush and pounce (bounce the brush up and down) to add a liberal amount of paint.
- More is more in this case and produces a more beachy look.
- Be sure to read the directions for your glass paint because they can have cure times of several weeks. Once the jars have cured, add raffia on all the jars and a sea shell medallion.
- Fill each jar with sand and add a battery operated votive candle.
- Add a raffia mat and more shells.
- These Hawaiian beach glass party lanterns also make great home decor accents.
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Clive the Magical Flying Coat soared over the Houses of Parliament. He was heading to a fancy restaurant to treat himself to the soup. Gandhi had said it was superb and Clive was starving. As he passed Harrod's, he glanced down and saw straight down Cheryl Cole's top. Staring, he didn't realise where he was flying till it hit him - literally. He smashed through the window and barrelled into the top floor of the restaurant he had been going to - La Est Schizen. Luckily, the floor was deserted, but he could already hear yelling and pounding footsteps on the stairs to his left.
Clive had to think fast. Glancing around, he saw one of the curtains had fallen off it's rail. In a flash, Clive flung it out of the broken window and grabbed the rail. At that moment, two men entered the room.
"Ugh, what the f*** happened here?" the first man yelled; a weedy looking shrimp, Clive thought.
"F*** knows!" the other one (who was much bigger) said deeply. "That curtain has changed though" he said staring at Clive. "Why is one white and the other black and ragged? If I didn't know better, I'd think it was a coat!"
"Sh*t!" Clive accidentally said out loud.
"Argh!" The weedy man screamed as Clive twatted him in the face. Determind, Clive turned round, ready to bitch the bigger guy.
Amazed, Clive found the enormous guy had fainted.
Five minutes later, Clive was sitting at the table with a steaming bowl of soup sat in front of him. Relishing the moment, Clive slowly picked up the spoon and placed it in his 'mouth'.
The soup was terrible.
It tasted like rat sh*t mixed with the breast milk of a seventy-five year old Indian woman who has AIDS.
And so, Clive killed all the chefs and swore at Gandhi.
The End.
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Two New Versions of the Porsche 911
For the first time since 1977, Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is launching two new 911 models at the same time: the 911 Carrera with a 239 KW (325 BHP), 3.6 litre boxer engine, and the 911 Carrera S, powered by a newly developed 3.8 litre engine, which delivers 261 KW (355 BHP). With torque of 400 Newton metres, the S model surges from zero to 100 kph in 4.8 seconds. The Carrera does this in exactly five seconds. Top speeds for the Carrera and Carrera S are 285 kph and 293 kph respectively. The two 911 models from the 997 series will be launched across Europe on 17 July, 2004 (with the exception of the right-hand drive market in Great Britain).
Both 911 models have a newly developed six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard in the S model. For the 911 Carrera, this chassis, called 'Porsche Active Suspension Management', can be supplied on request. In the 'normal' position, PASM provides a sporty and comfortable balance to the suspension; pressing the 'sport' button, however, makes the suspension firmer which enables the car to be driven in a particularly agile and sporty way. In addition to PASM, a further option for both models is sports suspension, which is lower by 20 mm, with a mechanical rear inter-wheel differential lock.
The format of the wheels and tyres has also evolved: the 911 Carrera now has, as standard, 8J x 18 size wheels with 235/40 ZR 18 tyres (front) and 10J x 18 with 265/40 ZR 18 tyres at the rear. The Carrera S is equipped with 19 inch rim/tyres, size 8J x 19, with 235/35 ZR 19 (front axle) and 11J x 19 with 295/30 ZR 19 (rear axle).
The design of the Porsche 911 is a logical continuation of the 911 story, now over 40 years old. The result of the new exterior design – including a wider track and more emphasis on the waist – is a 911 which is even more dynamic, clear, powerful and, at the same time, elegant. Other striking features of the evolutionary design are the new circular headlamps which separate additional headlamps in the nose area, more prominent fenders, dual-arm exterior mirrors, altered seam characteristics and a more aerodynamic rear spoiler.
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The Society for Historians of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era (SHGAPE) co-sponsors panels with the AHA and the OAH at their annual meetings. It also sponsors independent panels at both meetings. The 2013 AHA meets in New Orleans, January 3-6; the 2013 OAH meets in San Francisco, April 11-14, 2012. For both the AHA and OAH, the SHGAPE deadline for proposing panels is February 15, 2012.
Those who propose panels to the OAH or AHA program committees may have SHGAPE co-sponsor panels if you send a copy of the complete proposal to the SHGAPE Program Committee before the February 15 deadline so that they can be considered by the SHGAPE program committee. When appropriate, the SHGAPE Program Committee will then request co-sponsorship.
It is also possible to propose independent SHGAPE panels as an affiliated society at the AHA and at the OAH. Our own deadline for proposing panels to both organizations is May 1, 2012. To have your panel considered as part of SHGAPE's program, send a complete copy of the proposal to the Program Committee at the address below, by e-mail with attachment. The SHGAPE Program Committee will be happy to assist members in organizing and proposing sessions on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.
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The black cloud of smoke that billowed out of east Amarillo Friday came from a burning pile of tires at a junk yard on the 7500 block of Amarillo Boulevard.
Amarillo Fire Department District Chief Greg Mayes said firefighters arrived at the junk yard at 11:51 a.m. and brought the fire under control in roughly 20 minutes. He said the fire threatened no nearby structures or property.
"We're pretty sure it's not going anywhere," he said.
Mayes said investigators were sent to the junk yard Friday to determine the fire's cause.