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Skip to comments.Father fumes over principal's 'liar' comment
Posted on 09/01/2009 5:54:39 PM PDT by Brandonmark
School calls account untrue ROTC student feels wronged
SPRING HILL - It's getting personal for Heather Lawrence and her father.
"Now they're calling my daughter a liar," Mark Lawrence said today.
Heather returns to Springstead High School on Wednesday after a three-day suspension for telling a Muslim classmate to "take that thing off your head and act like you're proud to be an American."
She said the student, whom she previously had never met, remained seated during the Pledge of Allegiance last Tuesday morning during homeroom.
A few days later, an assistant principal sent her home and issued a five-day suspension. It was later lowered to three.
The initial punishment drew the ire of her father, who called local media outlets to complain.
Since then, at least one local media report quoted Principal Susan Duval as saying Heather had lied about the incident.
Assistant Superintendent Sonya Jackson was more diplomatic, but sided with Duval. She recently told Hernando Today that based on conversations she had with school officials, the "information shared by Ms. Lawrence was untrue."
The school is saying the Muslim student did stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and that Heather was not outside of her classroom.
She said she was asked by her homeroom teacher to deliver the roll call report to the office. She was walking down the hall when she noticed the student was seated while everyone else was standing and reciting.
The following day, in between classes, she confronted the student. Another teacher overheard her comments and reported them to two of her colleagues. The news eventually reached Assistant Principal Steve Crognale, who issued the suspension.
He claimed Heather threatened her and caused "mental duress."
Now Lawrence wishes he could get his daughter "out of this horrible school system."
He said he would like to send her to a military school, but it costs too much.
"I'm very, very upset about this," he said. "They are (attacking) her integrity and credibility."
He also called the first part of her statement, "Take that thing off your head," an inappropriate statement one that his daughter regrets and has apologized for during an interview with a television reporter.
"It's very regretful how the school is handling this," Lawrence said. "They're portraying my daughter as a racist villain."
Jim Knight, director of student services at the school district, said Springstead administrators could have issued a 10-day suspension. They decided to stay in the middle of the guidelines, with the hope the school and parents could come to an understanding and reduce the suspension to three days. Eventually, they did.
That is another source of frustration for Lawrence. The school threatened to keep the punishment at five days because he wouldn't sign the written agreement. The school said earlier this week it lowered the suspension after he agreed to sign.
"I never signed anything," he said.
Duval has refused to return numerous messages left by Hernando Today.
There also have been reports the Muslim student, who has not been identified, has been hurt by the recent news accounts. Lawrence also addressed that.
"That's upsetting to us," he said. "It's not about the girl. It's never been about the girl. It's about the school and how it handled it."
Efforts to contact the student have been unsuccessful.
For her part, Heather said she is "infuriated" and "enraged" over the statements the school has made about the incident.
She hopes she and her parents find a way for her to enroll at another school. She said she is "frightened" about the prospect the school might retaliate again in the future.
"I don't know what kind of actions they'll be taking when I return to school," Heather said.
Reporter Tony Holt can be reached at 352-544-5283 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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It was a lot simpler when I was in school. We just beat each other up back then.
The British model of acquiescing to islamofascism comes to the USA.
Public school officials lie? Never on God's green earth.... / s
Homeschool the girl.
I agree with her. Acceptance of people showing disrespect to the US is far too widespread.
Protected species. Some animals are more equal than others.
He said he couldn't afford a military school.
Had he not said that, it would have been my first choice.
Can they get scholarships?
Like I said, The dad said he tried to send her to one but couldn't afford it.
Maybe you could add that into the comments on the actual article.
I bet the dad would be grateful. Perhaps he doesn't know where to turn.
Here it is
I substitute taught today. Started with a prayer and the Pledge. When it rained two of my students sprinted to bring down the flag without being told. At the end of the day we prayed again.
Private school is a wonderful thing.
My girls would be in school if we had vouchers.
Exactly! Then when the kids were in the right the parent stood up to the school and threatened to beat the crap out of them if they didn't handle it better next time. But, of course, I was never one of those kids that was right (at least not in my parents opinion) lol!
People at my high school got away with calling Christianity a danger to civilization all the time...and this was private school.
I'll sit during that damned socialist paean "Pledge of Allegiance", thank you.
FDR and Teddy Kennedy died for your sins, Mr. "I don't like socialist paeans"!
So there!
Muslim is not a RACE! So you can't be a RACIST when you are against a MUSLIM. It's a religion.
I would say that Islam isn't even a religon ,, it's a 7th century code of conduct designed to oppress conquered peoples and falsely deify (thereby granting power to) a Ghengis Khan wannabe.
Even as a kid the pledge seemed creepy to me. I mean if I give my pledge ONCE that's good enough. A Pledge is a solemn and mighty thing. At least it was and is supposed to be. Mindless repetition of such drivel cheapens all pledges.
Geez, talk about insulting Genghis Khan!
At least the Mongols allowed freedom of religion to all their subjects.
*AND* they nearly destroyed and darn near depopulated all of the Central Asian Islamic states (Khwarezmid empire). This, of course, for the Islamic tendency to surrender at a drop of a hat... and then launch attacks from a surrendered people into the rear of a conquering army.
Needless to say, Genghis Khan was *NOT* happy with that Islamic tendency... and would depopulate those cities from which it happened. Which is why there is still today very few people living in Central Asia.
(Actually, what's amazing is that the Muslims of that era, when faced with extinction, chose extinction as opposed to honoring their word. But then, that really does illustrate the Muslim concept of taqiyya.)
"People at my high school got away with calling Christianity a danger to civilization..."
It is a danger to the civilization formed from the world, the flesh, and the devil (i.e. the world as we know it). I always liked C.S. Lewis' way of putting it:
"Christianity is the intruder into a conversation that was getting along famously without it."
Uh, just tell her not to go anywhere near that government school...?
You can get into the best military colleges with decent grades and a promise.
The promise is, after graduation, you serve four or eight years, minimum in the US Military.
The father or the girl should work to request an appointment to their member of congress or one or both of their senators.
I'm sure he'll appreciate it!
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2) Which of the following is associated with the evolution of a central nervous system?
B) bilateral symmetry
The general functions of the nervous system include which of the following?
I. integration
II. motor output
III. sensory input
E) I, II, and III
Integration of simple responses to certain stimuli, such as the patellar reflex, is accomplished by which of the following?
A) spinal cord
The divisions of the nervous system that have antagonistic actions, or opposing actions are
A) motor and sensory.
B) sympathetic and parasympathetic.
Which part of the vertebrate nervous system is most involved in preparation for the fight-or-flight response?
A) sympathetic
Which of the following activities would be associated with the parasympathetic division of the nervous system?
A) rest and digestion
In a cephalized invertebrate, which system transmits impulses from the anterior ganglion to distal segments?
B) peripheral nervous system
Which system controls smooth and cardiac muscles of the digestive, cardiovascular, and excretory systems?
C) autonomic nervous system
17) Which of the following is correct about the telencephalon region of the brain?
D) It gives rise to the cerebrum.
Which area of the brain is most intimately associated with the unconscious control of respiration and circulation?
Which of the following contains regulatory centers for the respiratory and circulatory systems?
E) medulla oblongata
By comparing the size and degree of convolution of various vertebrate cerebral cortices, biologists would gain insight into the relative
D) sophistication of behaviors.
Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland. It can be used to treat symptoms of sleep disorders and seasonal affective disorder because
D) its peak production is normally at night.
When Phineas Gage had a metal rod driven into his frontal lobe or when someone had a frontal lobotomy, which of the following occurred?
C) They had different emotional responses.
2) Which of the following structures or regions is incorrectly paired with its function?
A) limbic system-motor control of speech
3) What is the neocortex?
D) an additional outer layer of neurons in the cerebral cortex that is unique to mammals
5) The sympathetic division of the autonomic portion of the PNS does all of the following except
E) stimulating the salivary glands.

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What do two journeyman hurlers have in common with the best pitcher on the planet?
They're all waiting for Twins GM Bill Smith to spit or get off the toilet when it comes to deciding on the fate of ace Johan Santana.
The Livan Hernandez-to-the-Mets rumor was premature -- at least according to the New York media, which is reporting that team officials see the 33-year-old and equally mediocre Kyle Lohse as its fallbacks if Santana isn't a member of the Metsies in a few weeks.
According to the New York Post, Livan and Lohse are cool with waiting to see if GM Omar Minaya, potentially their biggest suitor, will be desperate for help if he don't land Johan the Man.
Of course they are. They need Omar to need them.
Meanwhile, on the Santana front, the Daily News says GM Omar Minaya likes his chances to land the ace.
Obviously, lets hope O's optimism comes to fruition.
Here's a look at the three ways the Mets can bolster their staff in the next few weeks:
Santana: 15-13 (W-L) / 3.33 ERA / 219 IP / 235 K
Lohse: 9-12 (W-L) / 4.62 ERA / 192 IP / 122 K
Livan: 11-11 (W-L) / 4.93 ERA / 204 IP / 90 K
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A former Sheboygan mayor involved in several public incidents involving alcohol has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Bob Ryan, 49, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct Monday. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Two previous charges of fourth-degree sexual assault were amended to disorderly conduct counts.
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In message <email@example.com>, Andre Oppermann writes:
>> The trouble arises because the current callout implementation will
>> try to sleep on the timeouts lock, and once it does that, you cannot
>> cancel it any more.[/color]
>It hurts us big time in the TCP code.[/color]
I know, that's one of the major inspirations for this work.
>In TCP we've got two types of races:
> o Timer expires on active session but source of timer was just
> handled (because segment just arrived). To simplify detection of
> timer races some generation count passed together with the timer
> may be of value. That way I (or the timer code) can easily detect
> if this invocation of the callback has become obsolete.[/color]
You shouldn't need to do that if my schme works, you can just
reschedule the timeout, and it will be rescheduled - _also_ if its
time has expired and it is ready to run, once its lock gets freed.
> o On shutdown we have to get rid of all timers for sure because once
> we release the lock it is immediately destroyed and the memory is
> freed and cleared. There is no way the timer must even try to look
> at the lock again. This is our major problem child in the TCP and
> socket lifecycle code.[/color]
That should also work ok because as long as you hold the lock, you
can safely arm, disable or cleanup the timeout.
>There is another fine line. When doing a timer cleanup do I get to
>know if there is a timeout pending and waiting in the CPU queue? In
>other words can timeout_cleanup() tell us with certainty that a timeout
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I'm not sure I understand exactly what you ask about here, do you want
to know if there are armed timeouts or do you want to know if they
expired ? Either way, the info is there...
>Other than that is a flag planned saying "try only once" to obtain
>the lock? This may help the first race. Though the current TCP
>code is not structured to work that way it could move in that direction.[/color]
More flags is certainly possible, and we can experiment with which.
What I'm looking for right now is people telling me "you obviously
need a pointer to a X-mas tree in the timeout_foo() function" before
I start on the 444 files...
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LG Optimus G: faster, bigger and better than the iPhone 5
0. phoneArena 18 Jan 2013, 05:12 posted on
When it came out, the LG Optimus G took the mobile world by surprise. Thanks to exciting features such as its large 4.7" True HD IPS Plus screen and powerful Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, the handset became an instant favorite of many smartphone aficionados around the world...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. romeoc1984 (Posts: 24; Member since: 12 Sep 2012)
Hahaha, this is sponsored by LG. Take it with a grain of salt!
28. AppleHateBoy (unregistered)
IN terms of performance:
Optimus G with ICS < iPhone 5.
Optimus G with Jelly Bean > iPhone 5
43. bigstrudel (Posts: 518; Member since: 20 Aug 2012)
Why? Jellybean is pretty redundant considering there is no lag of any kind anywhere in the OS with the snapdragon krait quad. Aside from that the added features of JB are pretty limited. I'm looking forward to JB on the Optimus G but more as an opportunity
for LG to fix minor bugs in the custom skin rather than the features that JB bring to the table (many of which were included in LGs custom skin)
2. mercorp (Posts: 1027; Member since: 28 Jan 2012)
3. Techsplash (Posts: 41; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
they are advertsing when already better handsets have started to come out.
4. Captain_Doug (Posts: 997; Member since: 10 Feb 2012)
Sponsored by LG? I wonder for how much?
5. techloverNYC (Posts: 601; Member since: 20 Nov 2012)
I cant believe this is coming from a company like LG.....
The only good phone that come out of the company is nexus 4......
I mean if you are samsung (recently on the rise), sony (starting off new),nokia,mota (all at one point has worlds best selling phones) you can proudly say this but LG..
Any high end phone in 2012 will beat the iphone in specs.......not to mention 2013
10. papss (unregistered)
I disagree.. I think the G is great phone and the nexus 4 is to me the best nexus so far. I've always found the nexus line rather boring to look at but that changed with LG.
The others you mentioned are great too though
19. Nick040489 (Posts: 21; Member since: 01 Apr 2010)
It's funny because the Nexus 4 and the Optimus G are the same phone aside from a couple curves at the corners. So you can't really put this phone down and say the Nexus 4 is awesome because that doesn't make sense. Plus I have had this phone since it came out and have had literally no problems with it.
24. metalmaniac (Posts: 8; Member since: 06 May 2011)
Actually, the nexus 4 IS the same as the Optimus LG, sans LTE functionality.
29. AppleHateBoy (unregistered)
Nah, there are couple of other differences. If Nexus 4 would have been the same as Optimus G, we would have been able to run Nexus 4's Jelly Bean ROM on the Optimus G. But unfortunately, we can't and Optimus G is still stuck on 1 year old ICS.
46. bigstrudel (Posts: 518; Member since: 20 Aug 2012)
Yeah they are different for sure. The OG benchmarks considerably higher. And the Battery life is also much better. It all has to do with the kernel. LG basically is using a better kernel than Google is with the Nexus 4.
52. puckhead (Posts: 81; Member since: 13 Jan 2013)
I have the LGOG and the Nexus7. So ive used ICS and JB. ICS with the LG skin runs amazing on the LGOG. If you have never used it (which I doubt you have) you shouldnt make judgments.
53. puckhead (Posts: 81; Member since: 13 Jan 2013)
If you have never used the LGOG with ICS and the LG skin then you shouldnt make judgements that it needs JB desperately.
62. metalmaniac (Posts: 8; Member since: 06 May 2011)
I was only referring to the hardware, don't so self-righteous.
8. Naviiin (Posts: 14; Member since: 10 Oct 2012)
I like the Optimus G but this comes across as kinda desperate...
9. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 3771; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)
This disclaimer sounds like LG is about to launch Optimus G next week.
11. papss (unregistered)
Agree with both comments above
13. evil_slayer (Posts: 50; Member since: 23 Nov 2011)
hehehehe lg you sould also mention how horrible you are in updates....
less than to weeks left for jan 2013 and we(optimus 3d users...if there still anyone else than me...who are still having this phone because of the 3D)
didn't get the ICS update yet(not to mention that 2x just very recently got it)
the only good thing came out of you is nexus 4 and that's because its a nexus
nice job advertising now about a phone released in agust 2012 :)
14. darkvadervip (Posts: 365; Member since: 08 Dec 2010)
I don't get it. When it boils down to it every android phone is the same just different specs nothing new that's outstanding.
49. Doakie (Posts: 2007; Member since: 06 May 2009)
So what's that outstanding about the iPhone 5 comparing it vs high end Android phones? Hardware is rather interchangeable among all smartphone manufacturers and operating systems. All specs titles that have been touted have belonged to different manufacturers at some point. Biggest screen, thinnest phone, smallest bezels, best camera, highest ppi. Most benefits are gained these days through software tweaks. Did you even read what they wrote?
"Among these we find the QSlide function which is like a dream come true for the heavy multitaskers out there, allowing them to display two applications on the screen at the same time, like the messaging app and the web browser, for example. Another one of our favorites is Live Zooming. Leveraging the Optimus G's extreme performance capabilities, consumers can use Live Zooming to zoom into a video while viewing it, making it possible to enjoy even the smallest details. There are many other cool features added by LG's own UX like Dual Screen Dual Play (mirrors the display on a TV screen but can also show different content on the phone and TV) and QuickMemo for those moments when you just want to take a screenshot of something and jot down a quick note on top of it."
They name 4 software benefits they hold over the iPhone 5. But of course iPhone people are going to discredit those features as being unimportant because you'll never own an Optimus G for a month to find out how things are beneficial to everyday life. Just like when I first got my Galaxy S 3 I thought "CM10 IS FASTER? HERE I COME!" then after two days of running Cyanogenmod I realized "Wait a slight speed increase isn't worth losing all the software benefits of Touchwiz. Smart stay, smart rotate, power saver, the better camera app." I'll come up with a more complete list for you. Either way I'm pointing out hardware is important to differentiate yourself from your competitors but software is where the most benefits are being added right now so I wouldn't knock Android manufacturers for being all the same while the most popular phone in the world the iPhone is so cookie cutter that Samsung and even LG has released a more diverse product portfolio in a single month...
58. daftastic (Posts: 87; Member since: 07 Jan 2013)
You have the fact that there's only one type of iPhone whereas you can get Android on just about any phone in the world therefore making it less exclusive.
Case and point, the numerous low end China phones that have ICS.
So in other words, the exclusivity and the uniqueness is why the iPhone sells.
Android is cool though, don't get me wrong.
59. Riven (Posts: 25; Member since: 25 May 2012)
uniqueness and exclusivity why the iphone sells? i dont think so, people just like the iphone for reasons beyond "uniqueness" (all iOS' from the last YEARS look the same) and exclusivity? you can get MULTIPLE versions of iphone from 3GS to 5 right now on practically all carriers. So i have to disagree with ya
64. daftastic (Posts: 87; Member since: 07 Jan 2013)
When I say uniqueness, I don't mean in terms of OS. There's nothing unique with iOS at all.
What I'm saying is, there's only one type of device with one type of OS, meanwhile you have Android loitered all over the place finding its home from the cheapest-made phones to the top dogs of the phone market today. Android has lost its uniqueness by being in just about every device on Earth.
IMO that's exactly why people like iPhones, because there's only one kind on a single high-end device--they feel unique, it turns into a status symbol. That is of course from an average consumer's view, which is absolutely stupid.
54. puckhead (Posts: 81; Member since: 13 Jan 2013)
you obviously dont know jack sh*t about android or how it is used.
15. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10456; Member since: 14 May 2012)
Optimus G would be 3x better if were running JELLYBEAN LG. Not ICS.
21. OptimusOne (Posts: 694; Member since: 22 May 2012)
its out in korea already and you could just get a custom rom
44. bigstrudel (Posts: 518; Member since: 20 Aug 2012)
If someone can explain why I'd be happy. Project Butter is a total waste of processing power on the Snapdragon Quad. Lag is nonexistent on this device. Anyone saying this stuff just hasn't used a real next generation processor like the Krait Quad.
17. raphael007 (Posts: 43; Member since: 12 Jun 2012)
People even the Samsung galaxy S2 will eat out the Iphone5. Please get real.
20. darac (Posts: 2156; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
I completely agree with you, LG!!
23. BadAssAbe (Posts: 456; Member since: 22 Apr 2011)
LG Optimus G Is still the best phone out right now. I dont know why everybody is hating on this ad if theres a ad for a phone on almost every Page/site/blog.
Great Specs, Great looking, What is there to hate?
Updates are a bit overrated when the truth is there might be a few apps that will give the same Effect
25. roscuthiii (Posts: 2217; Member since: 18 Jul 2010)
An advertorial? oh well... I guess even phonearena has bills to pay, but if this site's going to have these then I hope they're few and far between.
30. gravityron (Posts: 20; Member since: 07 Aug 2012)
I am kind of new to PhoneArena; I used to read iMore. Two things made me start looking for another website for my news: 1. Grammar/spelling mistakes that made me question the integrity of the reporting and 2. Related to integrity, is that sponsored stories like this one from LG, were passed off as written by the staff. So, I must say that I really appreciate that PhoneArena is demonstrating a high level of integrity and treating their audience as an educated lot~!
31. Joshing4fun (Posts: 1236; Member since: 13 Aug 2010)
Hey Lg, nobody on this site will buy your phone simply because you put a super ad about it out. We aren't the same consumers that believe everything the tv says. We ain't ignorant!
33. slandy7 (Posts: 12; Member since: 07 Dec 2010)
PhoneArena has no business running an ad like this in the from of an article. Even if they do mention that it is sponsored, and that "The opinions expressed in this story may not reflect the positions of PhoneArena," it is simply not good journalism and mars their professional appearance. I read multiple tech blogs and news sites and no other site is this daring with its advertising. Whether this sort of sponsorship actually affects PhoneArena's integrity or not, it is certainly making people begin to question it.
45. bigstrudel (Posts: 518; Member since: 20 Aug 2012)
How much money do you donate to Phone Arena to keep it employees paid?
35. nyc_rock (Posts: 12; Member since: 04 Feb 2010)
Sorry, but this is totally shady. Is PhoneArena really this desperate for revenue?
And LG! You got some balls putting out this nonsense when your's is the last of the superphones not running Jellybean.
Poor job all around.
36. CRICKETownz (Posts: 980; Member since: 24 Oct 2009)
man...but its still an LG...
37. Not_Amused321 (Posts: 20; Member since: 06 Jan 2013)
And that's why I'm getting the Optimus G in Q2 2013 if Sprint doesn't come out with anything better.
38. Guest_star (Posts: 231; Member since: 30 Dec 2011)
I really really really really really really really really really really want that optimus G wallapaper, does anyone knows where I can get one? pls ppl anyone!
39. phonemirer (Posts: 111; Member since: 07 Dec 2012)
better than i5, dont u say, lg ??
- lumia 920
- nexus 4
- note 2
- optimus g
- droid dna
- droid razr maxx hd
- ativ s
- s3
- oppo find 5
- xperia z
- xperia zl ( someone explain me wich is odin and wich is yuga, and what one is da best )
this list is not a ranking, is a better than i5 list
40. phonemirer (Posts: 111; Member since: 07 Dec 2012)
lol no, i forgot the upcoming nexus 5, s4,note 3 and huawei ascend mate.
41. vincent95 (Posts: 17; Member since: 19 May 2012)
13MP camera and ICS... a really good combination (: Goes together like a burger and fries (:
50. Not_Amused321 (Posts: 20; Member since: 06 Jan 2013)
yes, but I heard from a lot of users that the cell phone seems to lag a lot. I don't know if this is true. If nothing good comes out in Q2 2013, such as Sprint cell phones, then I might get the Galaxy S III vs. Optimus G
51. puckhead (Posts: 81; Member since: 13 Jan 2013)
It is a really good phone, I bought it on launch day from AT&T.
To give some background --
I had an iphone since 09 and really liked it. I even bought a macbook pro because I liked my iphone so much. I wanted to buy a tablet this past summer and didn't want to spend a lot so I bought the Nexus7 instead of an ipad. I'm very happy with it, Nexus 7 is great especially for 200 bucks.
I thought I would get the iphone5 this fall but because I liked my android tablet so much I decided to look into getting an android phone. I read and watched countless reviews of all the latest phones, from many different websites, you name it I read it or watched it.
I decided to buy the LGOG over the Nexus4, GS3, HTC one X, and iphone5.
I am sure all the above phones I mentioned are great, there is no doubt in my mind, however i'll explain one by one why I chose the LGOG over them.
Nexus4 is a prepaid phone with not a lot of storage and no LTE. LTE is everywhere where I live so that was a huge negative.
GS3 has a super amoled display, I wanted a bright vibrant LCD like the iphone had.
Plus the GS3 had been out for a long time at this pt making the specs more dated.
Iphone5 looked great but I was bored with iOS after 3 years. I really enjoyed having widgets on my Nexus7. However that wasn't the main reason, the deal breaker was the small screen, I wanted a bigger screen. The longer skinny screen wasn't going to do it for me.
It was either the LGOG or the HTC one X. The LGOG was newer with better specs. So I pulled the trigger on it.
After owning the LGOG for a few months I must say I am very happy with my decision.
Everyone posting comments crying about lack of Jelly Bean don't know what they're talking about. I thought i would miss Jelly Bean immensely but must say I actually really like the LG skin on top of Ice Cream Sandwich. Since I have the Nexus7 and use it almost everyday -I know JB. Also anyone that says the LGOG lags is full of sh*t.
Positives for the LGOG:
Screen is obviously amazing. The hardware design is beautiful as well. This version of android is top-notch. Once Google Now is added it will be perfect. Not sure project butter is going to be as apparent on a phone vs a tablet, especially one with a quad core processor. Plus I think LG has already incorporated some JB features...
Battery doesn't last super long and phone is fragile, dont drop a glass phone...Good camera not great, only okay speaker and call quality compared to GS3, Note2 or iPhone5.
My favorite thing about this phone is the customizable home screens with Android. After getting used to this I am not sure I could go back to iOS even if it did have a larger screen.
In the end saying one phone is better than another is stupid, it all depends what features you value e.g. some ppl might value the ease of use with one hand with the iphone, especially if you have small hands it all depends what features you value..
55. fizziano (Posts: 1; Member since: 21 Jan 2013)
iPhone and IOS are borrrrrrrrrring! Snooze....... When the iPhones first came out they were edgy. Now they are safe. No edginess. No fun. No anything other than same old same old.
The Optimus G is edgy and better than Nexuw 4 because it has LTE which will make a difference as time proceeds. iPhone has a loyal, non risk taking, arrogant and smug following which shouldn't surprise anyone because they are the left brained & no brained. They are all talk and no edge. Nonrisk takers. No one should be satisfied to be that.
56. puckhead (Posts: 81; Member since: 13 Jan 2013)
I mostly agree. Larry Page is the new Steve Jobs...I know thats going out on a limb but its seems to be true...
3 or 4 years ago iOS was better than Android but not anymore, Android is def evolving at a faster pace - IMO
60. CheapSocks (Posts: 21; Member since: 07 Nov 2012)
so LG's gaining some ground in the smart phone turf war. hmmmm guess who's next in apple's crosshairs??
61. zazori08 (Posts: 113; Member since: 21 Dec 2011)
DUDES! everything is faster, bigger and better than the iPhone 5
63. elirev4 (Posts: 14; Member since: 02 Jun 2012)
This phone looks awesome!
65. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
News flash pa every phone is bigger than the puny iph5
66. anishkhandelwal (Posts: 2; Member since: 31 Jan 2013)
Xpeia Z much better


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2015 International Conference of the Historical Keyboard Society of North America
May 21-24, 2015
The Schulich School of Music of McGill University, Montreal, Canada
The Historical Keyboard Society of North America (HKSNA) and the Schulich School of Music of McGill University (Montreal, Canada) are pleased to invite submissions of proposals for the Fourth Annual Meeting of HKSNA:
"French Connections: Networks of Influence and Modes of Transmission of French Baroque Keyboard Music"
The conference will be held at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University, from May 21 to 24, 2015.
Details of the Event and Requirements for Presenters:
The conference aims to deepen understanding of French baroque keyboard music, its style, influence, transmission, and the different teaching traditions that nourished it. Although it is difficult to speak of a single French baroque keyboard style, it remains true that the grand siècle generated a musical classicism cultivated by keyboardists not only in France but transnationally. Often, the terms 'baroque' and 'classical' are used interchangeably in relation to both the repertoire and instruments of the period.
A special section of the conference is dedicated to the internationally-renowned organist and pedagogue, John Grew, Professor Emeritus at McGill University and an expert of the French baroque organ and harpsichord repertoires. Concerts by guest keyboard performers will also be offered to conference participants and the general public, and master classes will be open to qualified students and participants.
The programme committee encourages submissions of individual papers, round-table discussions, group sessions, lecture-recitals, mini-recitals, and multimedia demonstrations on the following topics as they relate to French baroque keyboard music and historical keyboards:
Although the principal theme for this year's international conference is French baroque keyboard music, proposals of presentations outside or peripheral to this theme, including contemporary repertoires and issues for historic keyboard instruments, are also welcome and will be accommodated if possible.
Available instruments include single- and double-manual harpsichords by Yves Beaupré, Willard Martin, Frank Hubbard and William Post Ross, clavichords and a fortepiano, and, on May 21 only, the French-classical organ by Hellmuth Wolff in Redpath Hall.
Submission procedure. Abstracts of no more than 400 words excluding titles must be received by 5 p.m. EST on 30 September, 2014. Only one proposal per presenter or group of presenters can be chosen.
Lecture-recital, mini-recital, and multimedia demonstration proposals must also include a sample recording, provided via internet link or as an attached MP3 file.
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Presenters whose proposals are chosen will be invited to revise their abstracts for the conference program. Results will be transmitted to presenters by 30 October, 2014. Please send your proposal abstracts directly to email@example.com.
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It was officially over when Luther Head hit his first field goal of the game with 1:14, a layup off a sweet dish by Mike Harris. That shot broke an 0-for-7 streak by Head, who may have been dizzy from the cartwheel he turned earlier in the game.
Anyway, we're still waiting out the playoff scenarios. The last time we saw the Spurs were leading by 23 points over the Jazz (with 2:18 to play in the second quarter), so stay tuned. All these playoff permutations give me a headache anyway.
For the Rockets (55-27), Luis Scola led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Bobby Jackson had 15 points. They were the only Rockets in double figures. T-Mac had a triple-single with 7 points, 2 rebounds and 11 assists, but really didn't look like he was hammering away that hard.
The injury ravaged Clippers (23-59) were led by… do you really care? Didn't think so. Anyway, for the record it was Corey Maggette, who had 22 points. And Elton Brand had 18 points and 12 rebounds. For all you Cuttino Mobley fans, the Cat had six points.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry says although she's "older and wiser," she still plans to have fun.
Perry debuted 12 songs from her new album, "Prism," to be released Oct. 22, in front of an audience of 100 industry insiders and journalists Thursday night in New York. The beat-driven album features likable, radio-friendly tracks, much like her multi-hit 2010 effort, "Teenage Dream."
The 28-year-old pop star played songs like the '80s-inspired "Birthday," which she called "something like Mariah Carey would have put on her first album." She said "Unconditionally" was her favorite song and she was proud to have written it. "Dark Horse," which features rapper Juicy J, sounds like a Southern rap-techno mashup.
Perry's first single, "Roar," bumped Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" from the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. She debuted the music video for the track Thursday.
"I'm very excited to bring visuals to a lot of the songs and play them live," she said.
"Prism" features producers Dr. Luke, Klas Ahlund, Sia, Bloodshy, Greg Kurstin and others. Some of the new tracks include emotional lyrics. She sings "one man's trash is another man's treasure" on "Double Rainbow," and on "By the Grace of God," she sings "wasn't going to let love take me out that way."
"Prism" will include 13 tracks; its deluxe version will have 16 songs. The singer was excited and playful at the event, and even cracked a few jokes. She said the album was due at her label on Monday, but not all of the tracks were mixed.
"It's the 'Prism' preview. I wanted to show you what my prism can do," she said to laughs.
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The future bride is the daughter of Robin Garber of West Brighton and Ira Kabalkin of Stapleton and stepdaughter of Dr. Kathleen Cumiskey. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Lynrose and Felix Santiago of Queens.
Miss Kabalkin is a graduate of Curtis High School. She is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, with a concentration in American sign language, from the College of Staten Island, where she was named to the dean's list three times. She is a second-year intern for the Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment Deaf Track with the Federal Employment and Guidance Services (FEGS), Manhattan.
Mr. Santiago is a graduate of Bryant High School and is studying for a bachelor of arts degree in deaf studies from LaGuardia College, both in Queens. He is a rehabiliation associate with the FEGS.
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A local branch of a major corporation is lending a hand to Women's Aid in Crisis in Elkins.
Coca-Cola's charity group Coke Cares sponsors a stewardship program, through which Coca-Cola employees help various local organizations. In Elkins, Coke Cares decided to focus its philanthropic efforts on WAIC by helping with some outdoor work.
"We spent 19 hours pressure washing everything and now we are painting everything today," said Terry Layfield, the branch manager for the Coke plant in Elkins.
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Alice King, human relations manager for West Virginia's Coke Cares branch, and Ardy Skidmore, director of Field Stewardship for Coke Cares, work at painting the decks at the WAIC in Elkins. (The Inter-Mountain photo by Chad Clem)
The group has been working on the project since last week, washing, painting and picking up, and hauling away debris.
"The local community has been remarkably helpful," Layfield said. "Subway, Domino's and Geno's have helped feed us, Sherwin-Williams donated the paint, Wal-Mart donated the painting supplies and 84 Lumber donated materials for a picket fence. Everyone has been exceptional and very willing to help."
"Our mission statement is 'Honor God, Serve Others,'" said Ardy Skidmore, director of field stewardship. "This project allows us to help the people at Women's Aid in Crisis and we are happy to do it."
The group has partnered with other national charities like the Ronald McDonald House, and have also helped communities by providing Bible studies, item collections, back-to-school supplies and running food drives around different parts of the country.
The group was expecting to wrap up their work with the WAIC on Wednesday. When finished, the WAIC building will have newly painted fencing, decks and siding, as well as a tidier back porch thanks to the group's efforts.
Women's Aid in Crisis was established in 1979 as a private, non-profit corporation to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in a six-county area. For more information go to waicwv.com or call 304-636-8433.


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NEWARK — Discovery of a rare cockfighting and gambling ring in the state's largest city led Newark police yesterday to arrest four people associated with the Saturday night fighting venture.
One third of the 54 roosters found in a North Ward home on Verona Avenue had died before reaching the Associated Humane Societies facility where the farm birds are staying for now, a supervisor from the shelter said.
Newark police Detective Hubert Henderson said he can't recall the last time the department made a cockfighting arrest, but Associated Humane Societies Supervisor Zaire Johnson said they receive birds abused in cockfights once or twice a year.
"People fight these birds for big money and put spurs and spikes on their feet," said Johnson, adding that the purse in some cockfights can be "a few thousand dollars."
Police found the roosters nearly two months after a sanitation worker rescued an abused, emaciated pit bull named Patrick from a Newark apartment building trash chute.
Of the 36 roosters that made it out of the fighting venue alive, most are aggressive and cannot be housed with one another because of the likelihood that they would revert to their training and kill one another, Johnson said.
The men arrested include Raymond Vicence, 45, of Newark; Carlos Velasco, 52, of Perth Amboy; and Donnie Soto, 34, of Passaic. Each was charged with cruelty to animals, maintaining a nuisance, illegal sale of alcohol and possession of a gambling device, a dice table.
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Arjuna Shunn here to talk with you about the importance and value of software security training when implementing the Microsoft SDL.
Product and application development too often only focuses on finding security issues late in the development lifecycle, long after developers have completed features and code. Delaying focus on security results in both significant cost and a less effective software security posture. While security testing and analysis post-development are components of the SDL, the best returns on investment – and the focus of the SDL – are much earlier in the development lifecycle. One of the earliest, and often most effective components of a secure development program is effective training for product and application development staff, so they better understand the risks they can introduce into software before any code is written and indeed before any architecture is designed. To that end, we are releasing guidance to assist you with the adoption of critical training for creating more secure software.
In recent months, there have been several instances within private and public sectors where software security training for engineers has been recommended as a key method to help solve current software security problems. To assist you with developing training capabilities which will ease your deployment and accelerate your implementation of the SDL, we are releasing a whitepaper entitled Essential Software Security Training for the Microsoft SDL.
The expected audiences for this paper are technical decision-makers, compliance managers, software developers, and systems integrators who are working within or on behalf of organizations that are looking to implement the Microsoft SDL as part of their development lifecycle. The paper is broken into easy-to-digest sections that we hope are both readable and practical:
1. Overviews of Software Security Training: purpose, goals, and characteristics
2. A description of the Microsoft SDL core training courses,
3. Descriptions of advanced training content and topics
While training regimens differ based on organization specific needs, we hope this paper will provide a viable framework for understanding your needs as a development organization and help you to create and maintain an effective software security training capability.
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Laura is an incredible guide. While speaking with her it's as if you can feel each others souls trascending time & space. She is amazingly connected & tuned in to all. She freely allows the spirit guides to speak through her with amazing grace & sincerity. So much eye opening, mind blowing, completely uncanny information came through. She has helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone. She truly a gift to be treasured.
posted on Sep 14, 2015 by Teresa Franck
Laura's reading for me was on the mark. She is true to her calling as a psychic, very informative, and intuitive. She will never steer you wrong, and will always relate the reading specifically to you, and what your life holds. I've never gotten a psychic reading before, but when I did I can say that I was pleased with the results, and you will be too if you seek Laura's ability out for yourself. Thanks Laura for guiding me on the start of my journey! :) Best wishes, much love!:)
posted on May 13, 2015 by Carrie Laura
I was amazed by her intutive and sensitive abilities! it was unbelievable how persise of a reading and connect she had to a family she never met. Laura is truely a gifted sensitive who must be on a profound spirtual quest.
Highly recommended!
posted on Mar 27, 2015 by Joseph pellegrino
What sums up Laura's gifts best is that she cares. It shows in the high degree of quality in her reading and the thoroughness with which it is conducted. She goes the extra mile because she genuinely loves her work and values the dignity and peace of those who seek her help. I got the sense that this is indeed a sacred calling for her. She tells things as they are in a way that is both constructive and compassionate. It was quite a comprehensive and informative reading.
posted on May 12, 2014 by Dean Cabrera
I have had readings with Laura, and I would recommend her to anyone. Laura is very gifted and sincere, and she really wants to help people with her advice, guidance and reassurance. I feel that I have found a true, lifelong friend in Laura, which is extremely hard to find.
posted on Apr 17, 2014 by Andria Albrecht
Just experienced my first reading with Laura, and was incredibly impressed by her sensitivity and accuracy. I feel like I've made a life -long friend, and will consult with her exclusively in the future. She is utterly charming, sincere and really cares. I am so glad I found Laura. I wish her many years of success.
She is truly unique and wonderful.
posted on Sep 23, 2013 by Frances Thompson
Laura is one of the best readers I have had in a very long time.... I had more than one reading and she is always consistent. One thing I like us how she does a few types if reading and compares them to each other then sometimes she adds her own advice ... I would recommend her to anyone .
She's pretty much right on .... Luv her xoxo
posted on Apr 13, 2013 by Stephanie Laskin
I was very impressed with my reading. She is very caring and interested in her clients. She takes a lot of time and not concerned with the clock.
Very sweet and extremely accurate!
posted on Mar 26, 2013 by Denise Phila
My experience with Laura was great! She had such a connection with what's going on with me in many different ways.. She was my first experience with a pyschic and I can definitely say it was worth it. Not only was she on point with everything she also was emotionally on point with how I was feeling. I will be using her services again! Anyone who's looking for a real intuitive person , Laura is the go to person. Try her just one time and you will see what talking about.
posted on Mar 13, 2013 by Crystal Morales
With every reading that Laura has done for me; she provides clarity and insight to my current situation. I highly recommend her.
posted on Dec 31, 2012 by Judith Assalone
Laura's name was given to me through a friend back in 2006 at which time I had my first phone consultation w/Laura & I was truly "blown away". 2008 after several readings, I had the pleasure of meeting Laura in person at her shop prior to the stores closing; my first impression of her was that she reminded me of an Angel. We talked & again I was "blown Away". To this day I continue to use Laura as my consultant twice a year & sometimes in-between. I am completely satisfied with her abilities.
posted on Dec 29, 2012 by Kristen Higgs
Laura is a truly gifted psychic. I am constantly amazed that she can be so accurate with her 'phone' readings, she is more accurate than most of the face to face reading I've had in the past! I highly recommend her!
posted on Jun 26, 2011 by marieanne durst
Laura is so sweet, always concerned about her clients' financial situation, and trying to speak as fast as she can! She has been on point with the current situation, I will be back to update about the next coming weeks predictions. Thanks Laura! - Nanacherie
posted on Jun 16, 2011 by Diana Chen
My daughter treated me to the gift of a reading from Laura. Laura did not know anything about me or what I was going through at the time. As she spoke, I was awed by her gift of intuitively perceiving information that was extremely pertinent to my life. I took notes, and I'm glad I did, because so much of what she intuited about things to come to pass, were confirmed in the months that followed. I'm so grateful for this reading.
posted on Mar 25, 2010 by Deborah Stevenson
Laura is always spot-on. Once, I mentioned a name to her, and she was able to tell me things about the person in detail, and was completely accurate about everything. With each reading she gives me, she elaborates on everything and spends time telling me everything she sees and everything I want to know. I would recommend her to everyone, as her gift is truly amazing.
posted on May 27, 2009 by Lara DeLeo
I have known Laura for fifteen years both personally and professionally. She is a truly amazing talent and every reading I sit with her,she surprises me. A reading with Laura is always a remarkable experience: one that should not be missed. If you want a reading which will be life changing, seek out Laura!!
posted on May 10, 2009 by Lillian Franceschina
I had a reading done by Laura. She picked up on a lot of things that only people I know personally would know. She even 'saw' someone I wanted to ask about AND she even said what this person's name was! I will definitely be contacting Laura again.
posted on May 2, 2009 by Irene Lui
My reading was a b'day present to myself at a time I so needed clarification. Laura was right on and made every effort to make sure I understood everything with great detail. She ROCKS....she's the real deal.
Thank You and God Bless You.
posted on Jul 10, 2008 by Marlene Bruno
I had a fantastic reading with Laura recently. She is generous, accurate and caring during her readings. So much information comes through that you better have your pen and paper ready to write it all down! Laura is able to give messages, look into the past and future, and she accurately came up with names related to certain situations. This is the real deal! Highly recommended.
posted on Jul 10, 2008 by Shariq Mahbub
I have spoken with Laura she is wonderful. I will listen very carefully and take notes. I find her prices very reasonable. Laura is very caring and very outgoing. Laura doesn't have to prove herself to me she has a lot of talent. I will only speak with her. Others have been dead wrong, Laura is by far the best!!!
posted on Jul 10, 2008 by Laura Lacertosa
I am pleased to know Laura on a personal and buisness level. She truly is a wonderful woman. She's honest, compassionate and VERY insightful. I will tell you that I have recommended many buisness associates,
friends and family to Laura and all were more than satisfied with there readings and Lauras intuitive ability.
posted on May 4, 2008 by Carol Gorey
I have had many reading in my life, but none compare to Laura. Ther were times when I was listening that my mouth would drop in amazement because there would be no way possible she would know certain things. SHe is compassionate, caring and I believe truly has been put here to do this. I highly recoomend her to anyone. She asks no information, it is truly her intuitive gift that guides her. She describles things in detail...I was moved..
posted on Apr 5, 2008 by michelle Augustino
I have been calling Laura for many years. I find her to be very compassionate and intuitive. Laura has a special energy about her. She has brought to the surface many things about myself and many things about my past that no one could have possibly known.I would highly recommend her as truly gifted. I am a professional, I travel all over, I am in my 50s & more than satisfied with my association with Laura.
posted on Mar 25, 2008 by Anna NY
Take this from someone who has had many readings in her life - Laura is the real deal. Be prepared for goose bumps. She has proven to me and my family members that she has the gift. This is not someone trying to exploit their talent but to enlighten others. Nor do you have to worry about small town talk; everything is confidential. PS – I give her readings as gift.
posted on Mar 17, 2008 by Chena Spagnoli
During my first phone reading, there was confirmation immediately that Laura is the real deal. She pinpointed some things that were currently happening that nobody else knew about. She provided me with detailed notes after the session that I could refer back to at any time and I do so quite often taking note of her ability and accuracy. I highly recommend Laura to those who are looking for some insight and clarity.
posted on Feb 27, 2008 by Robin Graff
Laura has given me "several" phone readings and i have to honestly say they are just as accurate and informative as a person to person reading...there was quite a bit of information that came true almost immediatly. Her passion for what she does is evident when she speaks to you. She is a truely "gifted" psychic and i highly recommend her services!
posted on Feb 19, 2008 by maryellen falchi
I felt myself relax immediately. Her style is quick, but detailed, I liked that. A few predictions came true right away she was correct. She asked about a person nobody could have known and a place that was dear to me. She is straightforward but doesn't dwell. Her compassion was evident in her presentation, her guidance very valuable I highly recommend this very sweet and talented intuit.
posted on Feb 13, 2008 by Mary Sullivan
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Laura Colavito-Agosta
"Skeptics Psychic Unbelievers"
My brother had given me a review today...
He was a skeptic...
You have to remember, we were raised Roman Catholic~ although this "gift" has been with me as long as I can remember, we never talked about it. Even if I did or tried to, it was dismissed.
We are all products of our environment….
It was the most unexpected and beautiful and heartfelt review.
Several years ago something happened to my brother, along with many others. Without going into further detail, please read what I copied and pasted.
This is from my brother…..He was unable to post his review about me onto the best psychic due to the length. Please realize that this is the first time since 911 this has been brought up-
From my brother:
I am trying to post this and I can't ???
Even though Laura is my sister, I have never been a believer of anything pyschic. When we were growing up Laura would sometimes share visions, or conversations she had with our Grandmother (who passed on). The things she used to see and say would usually prove to be accurate however; I just wouldn't let myself go there. Who knows, maybe it was because her bedroom was always "cold" and it scared me to think I would run into whatever she sees. Today, I have a completely different view. You see, I am a 9/11 survivor and my sister Laura Colavito-Agosta has been a huge reason why I feel I can get through some difficult days. Even 6 years later! A few days after that horrible experience I questioned why and how I even survived when my friend standing across from me didn't. Laura started to tell me that there was an angel with me on that day. At first, I said "Laura, not now. I love you but I don't want to hear any more this psychic stuff - not now!" Laura, didn't stop speaking instead, she proceeded to walk me though my day. Literally, step by step, the entire experience, without me EVER saying anything to her or anyone for that matter. It put a chill thorough my spine. I couldn't believe it. Since then, Laura has been so instrumental to the days, weeks and years that have followed for me and I am so happy that she is now going to help other people. She has a gift and is willing to use it to help anyone who is open.
Bill Colavito
Armond DiPoalo wrote at 8:40pm August 12,2008
Hey...You are awesome. You did a reading on me last Nov and without knowing anything about me except that I came to your shop with my wife and three daughters, You told me I was going on a journey for 7 days or 7 months and ... I went to Iraq for 7 months. That is just one of the many things you told me and, even though most didn't make sense at the time, almost everything you told me has happened or is happening!!!!. Thank You!!
From: Cathy
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 3:20 pm
Subject: Hello Laura, something I wanted to share
It's been about two years now but I wanted to let you know that your reading for me was transformational. You told me I was gifted and many other things and everything has turned out to be true. I read a book that has really surprised me. I didn't expect much from it at first and I have been reading spiritual books for the past two years and never found one that was extraordinary like this one and tells so much about the other side so graphically. I thought of you when I read it and felt you would appreciate it.
Lots of Love,
From: Denise
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sent: Sat, Apr, 10, 2010, 10:28am,
Subject: Hi Again
Hi Laura, After I got off the phone with you I decided to call my sister later that day and tell her about our session. First off her birthday is August 13 and she's a Leo and my bestfriend! I had no idea! I don't remember exactly what you said about the Leo but I know you mentioned it several times..I then asked her if she remembered anything about my childhood and a joke regarding a teacup, and being silly saying that I did pee or poo in this cup. She didn't know what I was talking about but she said earlier that morning she was in the car with the kids ages 3 and 4 and that they were listening to a kids station on the radio. Anyhow, on the radio there was a talking British chipmunk who took the bears coffee cup. The bear (DJ) knew this chipmunk took his cup and asked why. And the chipmunk said that the bathroom was too far so instead he used the bears cup.
Long story short the kids were hysterical laughing
to the point where my niece was crying!!!!
You also told me about a disagreement between me and my friends. And you said this was going to happen soon within the next 3 days.
I had told you that I have really never had any issues with my friends.
Well, that night I went out for a bday party at a local bar. Me and my friend left early but apparently there was a huge blow out between one of my acquaintances and some other girls, but one of my bestfriends(BF) was there.
Not sure about the details but my bf couldn't believe what this other girls was saying in the argument and that she was so afraid
because she couldn't control the girl.
Of course it had nothing to do with me but she called me
in the morning to tell me about it!!
I wanted to call you and tell you this but I know your very busy. I'm always a little spectacle about things but these are no coincidences!
You have an amazing gift and you truly lifted my spirits.
Thank you again so much for your time and services..
Sincerely, Denise
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Fresh From Paris
Editorial stylist (and Oribe educator) Ramona Eschbach was on hand for the recent couture and menswear fashion shows in Paris. Ramona used Oribe products to create looks that ranged from messy to sleek to complement the designers' newest collections. Click through the slideshow above to see the various looks and learn how to achieve them.


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Foundational Principle #10, Pride,pride, everyone pride
Foundational Principle #10 has to do with pride.
"…. Slaying all the bad guys, breaking their pride. Burn this, burn that, can you break their Pride?
First, thanks and credit to the Canada's Five Man Electrical Band from whose work I have drawn upon for the title of this blog posting. Secondly, the concept of "Pride" is truly an important principle for Camelot Unchained and, IMO, should be as well for any game that features RvR as the cornerstone of its design.
I have chosen to use the word "Pride" to encompass a wide range of individual prides such as racial pride, class pride, guild pride, realm pride, server pride, etc. all of which must be present in CU it is truly to succeed over time. As usual and without further ado, let us see how the concept of these prides applies to CU.
I'll start by addressing the issue of realm pride as that is the first choice that players will make during CU's character creation process. There are truly no "good guys" or "bad guys" in CU, at least in the traditional sense, as each realm's actions are motivated by their instincts for self-preservation and survival. The influx of power through the Veil destroyed the world that existed before the piercing and these three realms and their leaders are pitted against each other, jockeying for survival in a very harsh and hostile environment. Of course, each realm views its motives and actions through its own filter as being pure, noble, and the best solution to the world's problems.
The Tuatha De Danann are simply trying to restore balance to the world and to begin to prepare for another apocalypse; the Vikings are looking for new lands to settle on and rebuild, and the Arthurians are looking to unite the world under Arthur's banner and civilize and tame a hostile world. It is CSE's job to ensure that each of these three realms, divided as they are currently, are different enough from each other so that they do not feel homogenized but at the same time, we must ensure that each realm is appealing to players.
Amongst other tasks, we must create enough lore and backstory to give our players a good understanding of each realm, its inhabitants and why that realm believes it is the best hope for this troubled world. An important part of that lore and backstory will belong to the races that inhabit each realm and serve as its leading citizens.
Racial pride is an important part of realm pride and just as with the realms, we have to construct each race to be unique, interesting, and appealing to gamers. If prospective players do not connect with each realm's races, they probably will not join that realm and if enough players feel that way, well, there will be a massive realm imbalance and that alone could doom the game to failure. Lore and backstory will help but it has to go even further than that with the individual races. As we did with the realms, we will not homogenize the races and, as we are following the rock, paper, scissor approach, every race must have their own advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses, etc."
Continue reading here: http://camelotunchained.com/en/foundational-principle-10/


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Sundance: Music From Main Street: Part 1 with Josh Ritter and Manchester Orchestra
PARK CITY—People come to the Sundance Film Festival for the movies, to be sure, but the event has also become a hotbed for music with concerts all over the city for the duration.
Ground zero for the music scene at Sundance is the ASCAP Cafe on Main Street, which for seven days features live music from 2-6 p.m. We'll be bringing you several reports from there throughout our stay at Sundance. The line-up focuses primarily on singer/songwriters since they are, in many cases, performing acoustically.
[More after the jump...]
Today's (Jan. 21) ASCAP Cafe kicked off with Madi Diaz, a spirited, young songwriter who recalls Ingrid Michaelson and Sheryl Crow. Accompanied by Kyle Andrews on guitar and backing vocals, she delivered a beguiling set of mid-tempo tunes anchored around love's vagaries. Among her best were a "song about making out, "It's Only a Kiss"; as well as the lilting sing-a-long, "Let's Go." She capped the show with the lovely "If Only You Knew," her voice and Andrews' circle eachother in beautiful harmonies. Diaz's new album, "Plastic Moon," produced by John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews), comes out later this year.
Next up was Josh Ritter, whom Paste Magazine right so named one of the 100 greatest living songwriters. Alone with his guitar, Ritter is a compelling, must-see/must hear performer. His lyrics are intelligent without ever appearing pretentious. Yes, boy meets girl in Ritter's song, but that's where any resemblance to a formulaic pop song ends. In "Wolves," the animals surround and invade his life after love leaves a void. On "The Temptation of Adam," he finds love in the atomic age. "Kathleen" is a passionate potent song with the perfect come on: "I'm here and I'm ready. I've saved you the passenger seat." The cinematic "Folk Blood Bath" is a love song with a body count. If Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and John Prine had a son, he'd sound like Ritter.
Like Ritter, Manchester Orchestra have no interest in writing conventional pop tunes. Stripped down to a trio for this electric, plugged in set, the Atlanta-based outfit and Bonnaroo favorite brought a woozy, slightly psychedelic vibe to the Cafe. Upon first listen, it's a little shocking to hear the clear, resonate, slightly high-pitched voice coming out of bear-like frontman/lyricist Andy Hull, but the adjustment comes easily when the songs are as impactful as "In My Teeth," on which he slightly sounded like Kurt Cobain. Alternative hits, "Shake It Off" and "I've Got Friends" were highlights, but so was set closer, the powerful, sweeping "Where Have You Been." I don't really understand what the song's about, but all I know is its yearning ache of disillusionment stuck with me long after they'd left the stage and the line, "I've got to break what I'm making and turn it into nothing for you."
Completely switching tracks, the day ended with Julia Fordham and Paul Reiser (yes, that "Mad About You" Paul Reiser). As it turns out, he's a classically-trained pianist and a damn fine one. He and Fordham co-wrote an album of tunes, "Unusual Suspects," and they performed a number of tunes. Fordham is a lost gem, probably best known for her 1989 album, "Porcelain." Redolent of Joni Mitchell, the British Fordham has a dusky, rangy voice that wraps itself around you. Her tunes with Reiser are lush and emotional and written for adults. For their final two songs, they played to tracks from the album in order to give the audience a better sense of what the record feels like with an entire band behind them. The sound was more robust, but lacked the simple elegance and allure of just the two of them. As is appropriate in a setting such as Sundance, a number of the songs, especially "Trusted," would fit in beautifully in a movie.


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Among all the wonderful things in my life I have to be grateful for, yesterday I got a delicious surprise when I discovered I made #42 on Rori's (from Between My Sheets) Top 100 Sex Bloggers of 2012! I'm so delighted to be included on this list. And since 42 IS the answer to life, the universe and everything, I'm even more tickled. Check out the complete list below and discover some awesome new voices. Oh yeah, and thanks for everyone who voted for me!!
100. YOU! As always, I want to leave a place on this list for ALL the awesome sex bloggers out there! So please leave a comment on Between My Sheets with your name/URL to tell us about your sexy blog!


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I know this is last month's news, but it's funny to me how moved I was to hear of the death of Mary Travers. I gotta be honest and tell you I hadn't hauled out any Peter, Paul & Mary records for, oh, about a jillion years. Probably the last time they were on my radar was when my kids were little and we sang Puff the Magic Dragon.
But there I was in the days after the news, cruising the old clips on Youtube, and finding myself terribly moved. Probably just that old passage of time thing, I guess. But look: there I am in 1965, at my aunt's house in Potter county, Pennsylvania, and there's my cousin Dave, about to get drafted, arguing with his dad about serving in Vietnam (he eventually got C.O. status); there's my cousin Peg playing the guitar and singing, with her long hair hanging down. A few years later I was given that guitar, a Stella. And she also gave me a bunch of P,P, & M 45 singles: Blowin in the Wind; Puff; The Lily of the West, and so on. Years later, that first P, P & M record was the first record I ever bought. I remember it had Lemon Tree on it, and This Train is Bound for Glory. There was something on the liner notes of the record (remember "liner notes?") about how "maybe innocence is coming back!"
What can I tell you– among the many things I knew back then was that I wanted to be someone like this Mary some day, as idiotic a dream as that seemed. I know 1000s of women, of course, many of them trans, but I am the only person I know who, from the earliest age, dreamed of being a beatnik. When I went through transition, I really did have to pass through the "60s hippie" stage of my fashion and deportment, followed by the "70s hippie" stage, followed by..etc. I think scientists call this process "Ontogeny recapitulating phylogeny."
In 1987, I drove from Baltimore to Nova Scotia with a heavy heart, trying, as I used to put it, to "solve the 'being alive' problem." I had a crappy old version of the Warlocks singing "In the Early Morning Rain" on the tape deck, which I listened to, all haunted. "I'm a long way from home, and I miss my loved one so. In the early morning rain, with no place to go…"
Anyhow: here we are, 2009. I'm the one who plays coal mining songs, and protest tunes, on my Oscar Schmidt autoharp now, and I've got that long straight hair, right out of 1965. You see this video of young Mary Travers? I look like that now, except, you know, deformed and old. But you could do worse, than to want to spend your life singing songs, and fighting injustice.
Remind me again: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?


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Arvada, CO — The Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club's Under-15 Riptide Girls stunned coaches and players alike with a 1-0 quarterfinal win at the President's Cup Invitational Tournament in Denver last weekend, defeating Arsenal FC White of Southern California, a team ranked 350 spots higher than the Peninsula team by club soccer websites."Alaska teams rarely even make it out of group play," said Coach Paul Ostrander, "let alone actually win an elimination game. The fact that we beat a team representing Southern California is even more incredible. It's a historic win for KPSC soccer."
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In April 2008, Mt. Cuba Center and its sponsoring partners hosted the Trillium Symposium, a two-day conference dedicated to education about the science, conservation, and horticulture of Trilliums of Eastern North America. The Trillium Symposium attracted over 200 guests and speakers. Experts presented on a wide array of topics, including the biology of trilliums, conservation challenges, and issues impacting their propagation and production.
To learn more about the guest speakers and their presentations, please click on the links below.
Introduction to North American Trilliums
presented by Frederick W. Case, Jr.
Systematics, Evolution, and Relationships of Trillium
presented by Alan S. Weakley, Ph.D.
Ecology and Biogeography of Trillium in Eastern North America
presented by Alan S. Weakley, Ph.D.
The Conservation of Trilliums: A Georgia Sampling
presented by Thomas S. Patrick
Micropropagation of Trillium grandiflorum Flore-plenoí (Poster)
presented by Sherry Kitto, Ph.D.
Huntsville Botanical Garden: Trillium Research and Trillium Gardens (Poster)
presented by Harold Holmes
Propagation of Trillium at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden (Poster)
presented by Valerie C. Pence, Ph.D. & Brian F. Jorg
County Distribution of Southeastern Trillium Species (Poster)
presented by Charles Wright
presented by William Cullina
Commercial Trillium Propagation
presented by Tony Avent
International Perspective on Gardening with Trilliums
presented by Carl Denton
Trial and Error with Trillium Micropropagation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
presented by Ron Gagliardo
A Different Approach to Woodland Gardening
presented by James B. McClements, M.D. (retired)
Trilliums - Cultivation and Companion Plants in a Pennsylvania Garden
presented by John T. Lonsdale, Ph.D.
Trilliums are Skotomorphogenic
presented by John Gyer
Keen Field Observation - 99% of Successful Trillium Culture
presented by R. Mark Rose
Obsession and Exploitation: The Cultural History of Trilliums
presented by C. Colston Burrell
presented by C. Colston Burrell
Connections between trilliums and humans have existed since indigenous peoples employed their medicinal powers. Today, trilliums are valued more for ornament than for ointment. They are celebrated in song and rhyme, featured on stamps, and their perfect symmetry has been abstracted into logos, symbols and art. Their name is exploited to sell products and housing developments. C. Colston Burrell explores our shifting and often obsessive relationship with the showiest of spring ephemeral wildflowers.
C. Colston (Cole) Burrell is a garden designer, photographer, naturalist, and award-winning author. His published works include the newly released Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide, Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants, and A Gardenerís Encyclopedia of Wildflowers. Cole is principal of Native Landscape Design and Restoration which specializes in blending nature and culture through artistic design.
presented by R. Mark Rose
Good field observations can help you successfully cultivate trilliums in your garden. Mark Rose shares his knowledge acquired from many years of paying attention to slope position, soil pH, moisture needs, elevation preferences, light preferences, and rhizome needs. He also discusses seed propagation of the genus.
A Royal Horticultural Society of London Fellow, Mark Rose is the director of Flannery Fork Botanical Garden in Greensboro, North Carolina and a member of the North Carolina Plant Conservation Board. Mark operated a commercial tropical orchid nursery for over forty years. He has been cultivating native orchids, trilliums, lilies, and Hexastylis since 1957. His primary interest is in shade gardening and spring ephemerals.
presented by John Gyer
Are trilliums truly dormant? Just because we do not see life on top of the soil does not mean our illusive beauty is not active. In fact, during the summer, rhizome apical buds are growing. John Gyer calls this skotomorphogenic - growth that happens in the dark. He discusses how understanding this characteristic allows us to tackle propagation and cultivation of Trillium species.
John Gyer and his late wife, Janet, have spent over 38 years collecting and growing plants on their farm in New Jersey. They have contributed to many journals including The Bulletin of the North American Rock Garden Society, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the International Plant Propagatorsí Society. John received a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester and worked for 30 years in Mobil Oil's research laboratory.
presented by John T. Lonsdale, Ph.D.
Dr. John Lonsdale discusses the methods he uses to cultivate and propagate trilliums native to the eastern US in his USDA Zone 6b garden. He describes siting as well as natural and artificial methods used to grow the early-rising sessile species from the Deep South and the pedicellate species that favor cooler, higher mountain habitats. He also highlights the cultivation and propagation of companion plants such as Hepatica, Erythronium, Arisaema, and Cypripedium.
A transplant from the United Kingdom, Dr. John Lonsdale now gardens in Exton, Pennsylvania where he specializes in woodland plants. His extensive plantings include Trillium, Helleborus, Fritillaria, and Erythronium species. He regularly lectures and is an active member of many horticultural groups including North American Rock Garden Society, Alpine Garden Society, The Crocus Group, and others. He holds B.S. degrees in Biochemistry and Microbiology and a Ph.D. in Microbiology.
presented by James B. McClements, M.D. (retired)
Providing favorable conditions such as soil, light, moisture, and pH is crucial to the successful cultivation of trilliums and their companions. Here, James McClements discusses the use of an innovative type of bed system that provides the proper habitat and eliminates some of the problems of competition.
Dr. James McClements has been an avid woodland gardener for the past 25 years. He has traveled extensively from his home in Dover, Delaware to visit Trillium habitats from New England to Florida, several areas of the Pacific Northwest, as well as the private gardens of several National Collection holders in the United Kingdom. Together with Mike Slater, he co-founded Trillium-L in 1997, an Internet listserv which has grown to 300 subscribers.
presented by Ron Gagliardo
The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been working to find new ways to propagate native plants such as trilliums in their plant tissue culture lab. Ron Gagliardo began informal experiments with nearly a dozen Trillium species in 2001 and after several years of laboratory trial, and with the hard work of several volunteers, is growing many in vitro propagated plants in the nursery. Here, he presents a synopsis of their work in successful multiplication, rooting, and soil acclimation.
Ron Gagliardo is Tissue Culture Lab Manager at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. After receiving a M.S. degree in Botany at North Carolina State University, he joined the staff at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in 1993. He is using micropropagation techniques as a commercial tool to produce threatened carnivorous plants and take collection pressure off natural populations.
presented by Carl Denton
Carl discusses the nature of the National Trillium Collection, its content, management, and accessibility to the public. He describes his method of growing trilliums as well as a disease problem he has encountered.
Carl Denton is the holder of the Scientific National Trillium Collections in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He is a trillium enthusiast who grows many of his plants in pots and also in a glasshouse. Over the past 20 years, he has kept card and computer records on every trillium plant or seed sown.
presented by Tony Avent
Trilliums are one of the most coveted wildflowers by gardeners. Yet this beloved wildflower has truly been an illusive beauty for the nursery trade, often taking years to reach blooming size. How can the commercial nursery meet a growing public demand? Tony Avent, owner of the very successful mail order business, Plant Delights Nursery, discusses his work with commercial trillium production from seed.
Tony Avent is the owner of Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, North Carolina (the home of plants with an attitude) specializing in rare and unusual perennials. Tony has also founded the Juniper Level Botanical Gardens, a display and research garden with 17,000+ accessions. His focus is to determine and showcase the diversity of ornamental plants that will thrive in USDA Zone 7b. He has devoted much effort to the collecting and growing of the genus Trillium and currently has 30 species in cultivation.
presented by William Cullina
Even for propagators used to germinating and growing slow or recalcitrant species from seeds, Trillium species are particularly daunting. William Cullina, who has worked with trilliums for twenty years, presents the unique challenges of seed and vegetative propagation of this genus. He also highlights some of the progress made at the New England Wild Flower Society Nurseries.
William (Bill) Cullina is the Director of Horticultural Research at the New England Wild Flower Society and a freelance author, teacher, photographer, and consultant. He holds degrees in plant science and psychology and has been working in plant propagation and nursery production for over twenty years. Bill has authored a number of horticultural references including: The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers of the United States and Canada; Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines; and Understanding Orchids.
presented by Charles Wright
Charles Wright is from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
presented by Valerie C. Pence, Ph.D. & Brian F. Jorg
Valerie C. Pence, Ph.D. is the Director of Plant Research for Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Brian F. Jorg is the Manager of Horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
presented by Harold Holmes
Holmes Trillium Research (HTR)
presented by Sherry Kitto, Ph.D.
Sherry Kitto, Ph.D. is a member of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Delaware.
presented by Thomas S. Patrick
The American Southeast provides habitat for the vast majority of Trillium species. In Georgia, where 22 taxa have been documented, rare trilliums are under threat from habitat destruction caused by the encroachment of industrial and housing developments. Additional threats include poaching, overabundance of game animals, invasive exotic plants, and a lack of funding for land acquisition. Conservation activities are diverse, require many disciplines, and are essential to perpetuate wild populations.
Tom Patrick received his B.S. degree from Syracuse University and M.S. from Cornell in plant taxonomy. After nearly a decade working on rare plant inventories and taxonomy of the ìTrillium erectum complex,î he accepted a position as botanist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in 1986. He has studied the flora of Georgia extensively, especially monitoring sites for two rarities, Trillium reliquum and Trillium persistens.
presented by Alan S. Weakley, Ph.D.
The greatest diversity of Trillium is in eastern North America, and specifically in the Southeastern U.S. Though thought of as generally montane, many southeastern Trillium taxa are distributed strictly or mainly in the Coastal Plain. In the Southeastern U.S., species and varieties of Trillium have notably local endemic distributions, suggesting relictual fragmentation and restriction, and/or local differentiation of species. Here, Dr. Alan Weakley compares the distribution and habitats of eastern North American Trillium taxa with those of the rest of the regional flora.
Dr. Alan Weakley is the Herbarium Curator at the North Carolina Botanical Garden and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Curriculum of Ecology and Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He holds a B.A. in Botany and Comparative Literature from the University of North Carolina, and a Ph.D. from the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University. Dr. Weakley serves on the Flora of North America board and is a cofounder of the Carolina Vegetation Survey. Dr. Weakley is the author of The Flora of the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia and Surrounding Areas.
presented by Alan S. Weakley, Ph.D.
For centuries the taxonomy of Trillium has been challenging and controversial at all levels from family to variety, and challenges and controversies remain. Trillium and its relatives Kinugasa, Paris, Daiswa, and Pseudotrillium are plants of the North Temperate forests, with a fragmented and relictual distribution in North America and Eurasia. The relationships of these genera to one another and to more distantly related groups have been the subject of recent phylogenetic analyses of morphological and molecular data. Within Trillium, ongoing taxonomic issues have led to the recent and pending naming of additional taxa, in the Trillium pusillum complex, the pedicellate trilliums, and the sessile-flowered trilliums. Dr. Alan Weakley reviews these recent and current developments.
Dr. Alan Weakley is the Herbarium Curator at the North Carolina Botanical Garden and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Curriculum of Ecology and Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He holds a B.A. in Botany and Comparative Literature from the University of North Carolina, and a Ph.D. from the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University. Dr. Weakley serves on the Flora of North America board and is a cofounder of the Carolina Vegetation Survey. Dr. Weakley is the author of The Flora of the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia and Surrounding Areas.
presented by Frederick W. Case, Jr.
Fred Case, world-renowned trillium expert, shares his expertise on trillium morphology, classification and distribution. Fred discusses the biology of 38 North American species, including both Western and Eastern Groups. Fred also talks about hybridization in the Trillium erectum alliance.
Fred Case is a teacher, botanist, author, and an Arthur Hoyt Scott Medal Award recipient. He is responsible for the book Trillium (Timber Press, 1997), which he co-authored with his wife Roberta Case. This book is considered by many to be the authoritative work on this genus. Other publications by Fred Case include Orchids of the Western Great Lakes Region and Wild Flowers of the Northeastern States.


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The AFC East is one of the best divisions in the NFL in terms of fantasy football talent. There are solid players across the board.
The New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills each have studs that can help you win your league in 2012.
The question is, who are the top fantasy options in the AFC East?
Here is a team-by-team breakdown, based on who the best fantasy player is for every squad in the AFC East.
Everyone on this list is capable of having a great season, and should be at the top of your list on draft day.