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Men, beware! Products falsely marketed as "dietary supplements" or "foods" that promise to enhance your sexual performance or increase sexual stimulation might contain hidden drug ingredients or other undisclosed ingredients — and can endanger your health. Read more
Structured intervention and preventive education programs are available to help people with drug and alcohol abuse problems. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for establishing criteria for the approval of such programs. Read more.
A number of treatment options are available for people with Alzheimer's disease, and it's important to ensure they receive the best care possible. Georgia law requires many facilities to submit a Disclosure about treatment of patients with Alzheimers. Read more.
Some marketers of pills and sprays say they found a Fountain of Youth in HGH – Human Growth Hormone. But the Federal Trade Commission says a closer look at these non-prescription products suggests they may be nothing more than hype.
If you're signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Health Care program, watch out for con artists who may ask for your money, your personal information, or both. Consumer Federation of America's tips help you learn how to avoid scams.
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Consumers with diabetes risk serious health complications by choosing illegally sold diabetes products, which may also be dangerous. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to use such products. They may contain harmful ingredients or may be otherwise unsafe, or may improperly be marketed as over-the-counter (OTC) products when they should be marketed as prescription products.
Before you spring for new exercise equipment, make sure you're not buying the fitness fiction of quick, easy results. When shopping, look for equipment that suits your lifestyle and budget, and shop around to get the best price. Read more.
On-line buyers must take extra precautions to ensure they get safe medications from a reputable provider.
Exploiting the public's rising concern about concussions, some companies are offering untested, unproven and possibly dangerous products that claim to prevent, treat or cure concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These products are sold on the Internet and at various retail outlets. To learn more read this consumer update.
Bacteria may be on the food you purchase. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how to treat a foodborne illness.
In Georgia, automobile accidents are the leading cause of death and injuries for children ages one to twelve. The lack or improper use of car seats is a major contributor to the problem. Georgia laws are designed to help increase car seat safety.
Young children are at the greatest risk from unintentional injuries in the home because they spend most of their time there. Learn how to keep a child safe from burns, poison, and falls.
Learn how to be sure a salon or spa is following safe practices.
This page provides links to some of Alabama's most frequently requested consumer-related laws. This is not an exhaustive list of all Alabama consumer laws. Please remember this Office cannot serve as your attorney or give you legal advice. The following laws, as well as many other consumer laws, may be accessed through this website.
You may access The Code of Alabama here.
Health fraud scams fool people about products that may not be all they seem. The scams bombard us with deceptive marketing. Read this brochure to learn how to identify and avoid health fraud scams. Read more
Don't be duped into buying fraudulent health products. To learn about health fraud scams, watch this video featuring the Commissioner of Food and Drugs Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg and the FDA National Health Fraud Coordinator Gary Coody.
Learn the basics of power tool and ladder safety and make your home improvement project a success. Read more.
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The FTC is the nation's consumer protection agency. If a business doesn't make good on its promises or cheats you out of your money, the FTC wants to know.
Buying generic drugs can be a way to save money. If you want to get generics when possible, ask your doctor to write a prescription allowing a generic drug product when it's appropriate. Learn more
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No one can prevent a health club from closing, but there are things you can learn and do to help you make wise decisions and avoid problems.
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Health fraud scams target people with promises of quick and painless cures. They waste money and can lead to delay in getting the proper diagnosis and treatment. Watch this video and learn how to recognize and avoid health fraud scams.
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Every year, electrical products are associated with injuries, deaths, and fires in homes. Use this checklist to spot possible safety problems before they occur. This checklist is a room-by-room guide and allows you to identify and follow up on safety concerns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staff recommends inspecting electrical products in your home every six months. Each time you move into a home or change your clocks is the perfect time to check your smoke alarms and perform this checklist! Available in English and in Spanish. Order this free publication at (800) 638-2772 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Many backyard play sets are placed on dirt or grass – surfaces that do not adequately protect children when they fall. Make your backyard playground a safe place to play!
Joining a gym often means signing a contract, and not all contracts are the same. To avoid a problem down the road, find out more about the business and what you're committing to before you sign up.
Herbal and chemical mixes sold as "K2" or "Spice" may be smoked or mixed with food to produce a high. They contain known and unknown chemicals that may be hazardous to health.
Stay informed about product recalls by checking the Consumer Protection recall alerts page from the New York State Department of State.
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) publishes in-depth guides on medical privacy laws and practical tips on safeguarding your information. Learn about HIPAA (the federal medical privacy law), electronic medical records, how your information is shared among health providers, and more.
Talk to your health care professionals and learn how to take your medications safely.
Watch and share this video to find out more about National Consumer Protection Week and how you can help the people you know fight fraud and scams.
This book provides an exhaustive overview of nursing home living, whether for yourself or a family member or friend. It covers, among other topics, evaluating a nursing home and the care provided, payment options, tips before signing a contract, a resident's rights and alternatives to nursing home living.
Opioid drugs affect the user's body and brain. Learn about consequences of misuse or abuse.
In June 2000, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) implemented a regulation, "Professional Conduct for Practitioners – Rules and Procedures," to protect thepublic, preserve the integrity of immigration proceedings and adjudications, and maintain high professional standards among immigration practitioners.
It can be highly dangerous to take oxycodone without a doctor's approval and supervision.
This resource from the Federal Trade Commission empowers older consumers to fight scams and fraud. The site features articles, presentations, video and activities for consumers and advocates to share with their friends, family and community members.
Talk to teens about the dangers of misusing prescription or over-the-counter medication.
When you consider where to buy eyewear, chances are you consider cost and convenience. The Federal Trade Commission enforces the Contact Lens and Eyeglass Rules, which increase the "portability" of your contact lens and eyeglass prescriptions. Read more
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Play is essential to a child's development, but poorly designed or improperly used toys can cause injury or even death. By following some basic guidelines, parents can better ensure that playtime is fun, educational, and safe.
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A generator may be able to save food in your refrigerator during a prolonged outage, keep your home office running, or power essential equipment. Generators can be expensive and noisy, and pose serious safety hazards to you and to others. Please follow all safety instructions provided by the manufacturer. Read more
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the "invisible" killer. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas. Every year more than 150 people in the United States die from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide associated with consumer products. This brochure tells you how to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning in your home. Available in English and in Spanish. Order this publication at (800) 638-2772 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - April 27th, 2010 - Icon Games Entertainment, a leading iPhone, PSP, Nintendo Wii, and WiiWare game publisher and developer today announced details on their upcoming game, Arcade Sports an all-new classic arcade sport game featuring Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool, and Snooker. What could be better then this? It brings the old memories back when you were a kid and now you can have them right in your living room. Arcade Sports will be available soon for download from the Apple® AppStore and Nintendo® WiiWare.
Arcade Sports consists of a selection of four fully featured classic arcade sports games that are easy to pick-up-and-play.
Arcade Sports features include:
• 8 Game variations– including AIR HOCKEY, BOWLING, POOL (8-Ball UK, 8-Ball US, 9-Ball, 6-Ball) and SNOOKER (Standard, 6-Ball)
• Multiplayer gaming– play with friends and family in versus play modes
• Varied game modes– including Practice, Versus, Tournament and Season
• Player rewards - unlock new game equipment such as varied Pool&Snooker table models and finishes, Air Hockey table, puck and mallet designs, Bowling ball patterns and Special Trophies
• Season mode– become the World Ranked No.1 player; winning extra rewards and secrets along the way
• Sophisticated AI– opponent AI designed to play a realistic'human' game, from amateur level through to top ranking
For more information, please visit www.icongames.com or follow us on Twitter.
Arcade Sports has been rated E for Everyone by ESRB and 3+ by PEGI.
Nintendo® is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
About Icon Games Entertainment
We are an independent game development&digital publishing studio committed to creating games with a focus on compelling gameplay&fun! To date we have developed and released over 20 games for a variety of platforms– including Wii, PS2, PSP and PC. The team has over ten years of successful development experience, working with various publishing partners– including Playlogic, Zoo Games, IN2Games, Ghostlight, Lego Media, THQ, TDK, Majesco, PlayIt, Midway, Midas Interactive, Mforma, Datel and Acclaim. For more info on Icon and our forthcoming releases check out www.icongames.com
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Richard Diebenkorn, 1963
Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 28 x 36 cm.
Creator: Leo Holub (1916-2010), photographer
Description: Photo shows Richard Diebenkorn, visiting artist and professor at Stanford University, next to a painting.
Forms part of: Leo Holub papers, 1936-2001
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation: Richard Diebenkorn, 1963 / Leo Holub, photographer. Leo Holub papers, 1936-2001. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Digital ID: 6112
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Edinburgh is the only city in Britain to have all the key strengths needed for the proposed Green Investment Bank, business leaders said yesterday.
A consortium of business groups believe that they can overcome conventional wisdom that such an institution should be in London, as well as fight off potential rival bids from Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, by presenting a case showing that Scotland's capital out-scores them all in the assets required for the bank to work at its best.
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Justin has been a fixture on the Atlanta music scene for over 15 years. He is prefect for any event, party, wedding or festivals because of his vast array of music styles. Whether it's Motown, 80's, or current; Justin can please all ages and music tastes.
Justin was fantastic! We had so many great comments on the band. I have already told everyone about dealing with you and how I came about hiring Justin. So many people wanted to know where we found him! My wedding director/caterer got a card from him and we will definitely spread the word!! You and Justin were both great to work with and caused me no issues during this CRAZY time. Thank you so much for everything and I will recommend you to everyone!! And if I should have a party anytime in the near future, I will absolutely be calling you! -Stacey P.


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"…das sich ubergebende a- Sterbliche Lied…"
" … the song- deadly pays…" Paul Celan
Sound paintings or pictorial sonorities. Only in this beautiful accompaniments we can appreciate the artistic synthesis of color and sound that offers the unique seal TUM Records, which in its impeccable editions in digi-pack offers us his catalog with the most outstanding exponents of free music or forms of improvised music.
Since that Ornette Coleman published his famous work "Free Jazz" with the image on the cover of a painting by Jackson Pollock, these two aesthetic forms are accomplices, by its conception, both lyrical and for his sense of running free. It is the color marking its imprint of informality in its abstraction and is ripper the jazz with its strokes dissonant and energetic painting the sounds with the purity of its freedom.
It is for me a compliment and a pride to be able to have artistic, appreciate and 'taste' these productions of TUM Records, because I love these two expressions: The painting of lyrical abstraction and free jazz. Well the Picasso said: "The painting is the profession of a blind man who does not paint what you see but what you are feeling, what is said to himself on what he has seen".
Thought that dedicated to the painter Marianna Uutien, interesting artist from Finland, that with his work "Painting" (2011) illustrates the present production of drummer Barry Altschul "The 3Dom Factor", accompanied by Jon Irabagon (tenor sax) and Joe Fonda (bass).
The title track of the production is the framework of beginning of this rewarding musical experience. The tenor rides on a vibrating battery, in a state of strength and dynamism of its own free, with Irabagon presenting sound resources of fortitude technical and expressive richness. Joe Fonda covers, with lucidity instrumental, the spectrum of the central theme, offering volume and strength in his speech. Barry Altschul is in its polyrhythm, fearless and playful with its battery.
"Martin's Stew" invites us to be part of a sequenced pace, in the same way as a "Giant Steps", with the lyrical arc of Fonda; hilarity of a saxophone that spells out rhythmically your phrase, their raids, with unexpected jolts in the records ends ( serious or acute). An improvisation ambitious, full of force free.
The ballad "Irina" is beautiful in its conception, with the sax hopeful a notion of intimate melodismo, concerted and envisaged in its beautiful invoice of the trio. Fonda is verbal, with wisdom in its solismo. Barry, timely in their dishes, adorned with graceful and distinctive presence this baladismo jazzy.
"Papa's Funkush Dance", is part of a trend funk, alien to the shrillness of the free more classic. Jon Irabagon continues to provide rhythmic and melodic patterns, diversifying his speech, contributing to the constant variance of the contours and their sound colors, vocalised his expressive instrument with precision, without altering its prominence..
"Be Out S'Cool", within a context dominated by the tenor sax, it seems that tries to dissolve in your invoice Sonora. The trio is more playful, more informal and knit, where the composition is the incentive for the fruitful free improvisation. The relationship between the musicians is a free symbiosis of the expected and unexpected at the same time, the form and the desire to break it within the more jazzy suggestive patterns. The song exudes youth force on the part of the three musicians.
"Oops" is installed in a controlled perfectionism, and just why, attractive and secret calls. Here, in the manner of Albert Ayler, "the sounds become more important than the notes". The timbric of Barry, accompanying her alien to conventions, of joyful nonchalance, make the tenor sax quit his tessitura usual, giving us a kind of hierarchy of sounds in their displacement of sounds. In this time of the hearing, I recall the words of the controversial Charles Tayler: "I think that the jazz will be released to itself to be jazz, or at least of what the public believes that it is the jazz".
"Just A Simple Song" is the velvet jazz. Literally nostalgic, sentimental overwhelmingly. A hymn that pulling the musicians with exemplary interpretation, in an exhibition of apollonian virtuosity, foreshadowing a idyllic atmosphere, a episode also frequent in the entire history of the American popular music, fact caricature by the commercialism of the more conservative ruling elite.
"Stroke", composition of Carla Bley (it is important to remember that all topics are Barry) is refined in its levels both melodic and rhythmic, especially. The possibilities of the drummer are compulsive, rich in his gesture. Pity their short duration. But his accent, restraint orgiastica, leaves us on the threshold of his plunder, in its intense lyricism.
The game sound, dialog between the low arc with the sax and introduce us to "Natal chart", punctuated by sudden excess of ambition 'free': otherness saxofonistica of great product, vigorous, enthusiastic with the momentum very own of the jam of Kansas City, with its immunity in the wind instruments, and that in this case, with Joe Irabagon, customize these forms to understand the festive jazz with all the possibilities in the improvisation. To finish, and with regard to the subject
" A drummer's song", a great grammar and drum solo of Barry Altschul, we might recall the words of Max Roach: "The battery pack is a instrument of tuning with the undetermined that you can't work on the basis of tones but architecturally, and so you create designs with the instrument". Barry draws, at the time, a picture of your ideological 'corpus', its simple and impressive wealth polirritmica, exquisite textures, notices in the cymbals, adorned by them, a voice that seeks to be ecumenical in its resonance of drums, in the amplification of his resounding echo.
If the battery is the only instrument invented by jazz, it is by their need to synthesize an idea, not only of rhythmic accompaniment, but rather to build dictates from the heart of the musician, as well as synthesised Barry Altschul percussive in this design, an interesting delight to forge a musical image, beyond what is created with the feet or with the hands. In the file of the disc, this musician picks up the idea of another great drummer Beaver Harris : 'From ragtime to no time', referring to a fantastic synthesis of this musical history in the framework of the happy flow of improvisation.
"The 3Dom Factor" is the strong edge of three musicians who suggest and invite you to enjoy their 'torrid sensuality', his admirable task of facing and position to the jazz music to the libertarian spirit. Thanks to them and to the lavish production of TUM Records, we breathe in everyday life, with more freedom. Oxygen for the body and the soul, they are one and the same.
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In part 1, I mentioned the major findings of The Economist's issue on biodiversity, specifically regarding the relationship between national wealth and conservation. Part 2 will focus on the implementation of environmental policy and the cooperation required for it to be successful.
3. Conservation is slow and collaborative by nature
One of the report's articles dealt with a town called Paragominas in northern Brazil, a region that once experienced heavy deforestation due to its proximity to the Amazon rainforest. Recently, Paragominas has concentrated its efforts on reducing illegal logging and providing more protected land to local species. In an incredible example of creativity and cooperation, the government has effectively helped to reduce annual deforestation in the Amazon from over 27,000 km2 in 2004 to less than 5,000 km2 in 2012. Apart from this promising statistic, what I took away from this story was how collaborative conservation efforts are. Even a president, with all the authority he or she holds, requires assistance from people on many different levels to successfully implement any management plan. Employees with creative or innovative solutions are required to tackle the difficult task of protecting natural resources. Legal enforcement is required to ensure violations don't go unpunished. Financial (or ethical) incentives are required to guide businesses towards greener manufacturing methods. Outside organizations are required to monitor these efforts, and to lobby those in power to stay the course when things get tough. Independent media sources that cover and criticize such efforts and those involved are required to keep the public informed. And finally, as I mentioned before, the citizens must have a strong enough opinion on the topic to ensure the correct officials get elected to begin with and to practice responsible consumption.
4. Intensive farming is better for biodiversity than non-intensive farming
Much of The Economist's report deals with broad conservation topics and biodiversity on a large scale, but there is one specific method the magazine seems to endorse that is worth discussion. The idea of intensive farming is not a new one, but given the scenarios faced by many countries seeking to be more green, it is certainly one deserving of consideration. This agricultural method allows more crop yield per area farmed by increasing labor and chemicals such as fertilizer. Many see it as the technique of the future, for obvious reasons. If populations are to continue growing we will need to become more efficient agriculturally in order to satisfy the higher demand for food across the globe. This is especially the case if we want to also set aside land for habitat use by other species, since that land could not also be used for farming. Therefore, it's in our best interests (and, the article argues, planet earth's) to adopt intensive farming methods in order to get more out of less. One major environmental concern with this method is the higher levels of fertilizer required for greater yields. All of this fertilizer will eventually be washed out into the surrounding area, and ultimately contribute to high levels of nitrogen in nearby water sources. This can be fatal for many freshwater and marine species, and is already a major concern in coastal cities. Greener fertilizers are certainly out there, but at the moment they are not cost-effective enough to be used on an industrial scale. Therefore, technological advancements will hopefully accompany intensively-farmed areas to minimize their harmful effect on aquatic biodiversity.
5. Environmentalists distrust growth
The final point I'd like to bring up is something mentioned in the report's last article, "Averting the Sixth Extinction." In it, The Economist portrays conservationists as distrustful of technology and growth, a sentiment that is not theirs alone. "Deep in the green movement's soul lies a belief that the wrongs done to the planet were caused by technological change and economic growth, and that more of then can only lead to greater evil." This needs to be addressed because not only does it hurt the credibility of those working towards conservation, but it is simply not correct. Yes, many of the problems currently facing the global ecosystem were compounded by the widespread adoption of environmentally-harmful practices, starting around the time of the industrial revolution. But it is not technology that we distrust; on the contrary, science and conservation relies quite heavily on technological advances. Additionally, it is naïve to suggest we distrust economic growth in all its forms. We are, however, skeptical of unchecked growth, and rightfully so. The special report cautions its readers that it is not advocating unregulated economic growth, but rather a controlled system to incrementally increase national wealth. Therefore, there is not much difference between what both The Economist and conservationists are seeking. The additional suggestion we have is that during this economic growth we consistently scrutinize its effect on our environment, and at all times minimize the associated damage. There are certainly those advocating for biological preservation through a societal return to our primitive roots. However, this is a small minority of conservationists as a whole, and I strongly believe most of us would endorse environmentally-responsible forms of economic and industrial growth.
The Economist's special report on biodiversity sought to tie in the global environmental crisis with economic trends in an attempt to help remedy these issues from an administrative level. At the very least, it represents those in public policy and government beginning to recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy global ecosystem. Hopefully this will lead to a better dialogue between conservationists and administrators, which is the first step to creating a culture of environmental respect.
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Underwear: A Brief History
Exploring the pioneering developments of undergarments.
Having patented a wide variety of fabrics, sewing machines and other equipment, George D. Munsing was an accomplished turn-of-the-century inventor and businessman. But perhaps his best-known contribution to the industrial revolution was his pioneering work in the world of undergarments. Innovative weaving technology, combined with the age's latest materials, put Munsingwear at the forefront of the worldwide skivvy scene.
This weekend I explored a museum exhibit chronicling the history of the Munsingwear factories in Minneapolis. Exotic as underwear history may seem, you don't have to go all the way to London or France to see a curious exhibit like this, it's right near its source at the Minnesota Historical Society. While they still have the full Munsingwear collection in the museum archives, this was a "brief" exhibit that is now closed, but luckily it came to my attention just in time and I visited on its final day.
Everyone can appreciate underwear for what it is, its purpose and variety of shapes and styles. As a person with a chronic digestive illness, I certainly have a special relationship with underwear. Any patient will agree, I suspect, that underwear is a critical ingredient in the IBD recipe for success. But frankly, it never even occurred to me that it would have a rich history of development like any other industry. And indeed it does.
The advertisements in the exhibit were particularly eye-catching. I found it interesting to realize that, from its beginning and all the way up to modern times, underwear advertising has shared a consistent component throughout its history… the depiction of people doing all manner of awkwardly abnormal things in their underwear—as if it would be natural for groups of people to hold a band rehearsal, go four-wheeling in the desert, have a picnic, or perform circus acts while wearing nothing but undies.
Cheerleading Tower, Photo courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society.One such example from the early 1900s showed a human tower of nine people, held up by one man at its core, all wearing just their union suits. Instantly it reminded me of a story my father used to tell. There was a legendary German family of aerial acrobats in the Milwaukee area who performed such human pyramids while walking a tightrope high in the air. One fateful day, the act went horribly wrong when the patriarch had trouble keeping the formation together. Moments before the family tumbled to tragedy, he was heard to say, "Ich kann nicht mehr halten." Translated from German, this means "I can no longer hold it."
Fusing that story with the gloomy seriousness of his German upbringing, my father would occasionally use that phrase when he felt like things were falling apart around him. It serves as a fitting metaphor in that sense. But when you inject that story into the combination of undergarments and digestive illness, Ich kann nicht mehr halten takes on a second meaning—number two, if you will.
Obviously, the severity of this predicament is nowhere near equivalent to the tightrope tragedy, but when we see it coming it can seem every bit as horrifying. For those who periodically find themselves in that situation—and it does happen enough for us all to understand it well—all I can say is thank goodness for Munsingwear.
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Skip to comments.OLBERMANN ATTACKS: Al Gore's Network Is A Penny-Pinching, Incompetent Clown Show
Posted on 04/01/2012 9:08:55 AM PDT by jimbo123
Keith Olbermann's team has wasted no time getting their version of his latest network departure into the public realm.
First, Olbermann himself exploded on Twitter less than an hour after getting fired, accusing Current TV bosses Al Gore and Joel Hyatt of being incompetent and dishonest and vowing to sue them.
And now, Olbermann's team have apparently spent considerable time with Howard Kurtz of the Daily Beast, showing Kurtz a trail of emails designed to prove their case.
This aggressive promotion effort has, thus far, been effective: Two days after the show host was canned, it's Al Gore's TV network, Current TV, that is on the defensive.
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I hope he does sue so they can both waste millions on legal fees.
But it's still Bush's fault.
"... a penny-pinching, incompetent clown show..."
Of course. Look who they hire as anchors—first you (Olbermann), then Spitzer. Spitzer's network star power is a proven zero, so who's next—Anthony Weiner? By their fruits shall ye know them.
That's like Goering calling Goebbels a stooge.
Burn it all down Keith.
Tee Hee
I didn't really need Olbermann to tell me that.
There's nothing better than watching liberals eat their own.
This is like the Iran-Iraq war. Ammunition and WMD should be supplied to both sides.
Sounds like Olbermann has a butthurt.
Hearing the lamentations of their women is OK too, as long as you can fast forward through the boring parts.
Emphasis on "penny pinching" I'm sure. Olbermann is used to the clown show - being the head clown himself.
You mean, "Hearing the lamentations of their men...."
HA! ha, ha.... hahahahahahahahahah!
Does anyone watch that network? Anyone ever?
Well, I can think of a couple things offhand .. but your point's well taken ;-)
I pity the next set of fools that hire this insufferable jackanape.
LOL :>p
I wonder where Olbermann will go now? Looks like he has burned himself out on cable TV. Maybe he and Charlie Sheen can start their own network? I guess Liberal talk Radio?
Sit down Olberman you overpaid punk and enjoy the unemployment line.
(sorry, that may have been an indelible visual suggestion)
Theres nothing better than watching liberals eat their own.
The Dynamic Duo, Algore (aka The Manbearpig) & Joel Hyatt (schlock lawyer)! A white version of "The Reverends."
Theres nothing better than watching liberals eat their own.
The Dynamic Duo, Algore (aka The Manbearpig) & Joel Hyatt (schlock lawyer)! A white version of "The Reverends."
Theres nothing better than watching liberals eat their own.
The Dynamic Duo, Algore (aka The Manbearpig) & Joel Hyatt (schlock lawyer)! A white version of "The Reverends."
NOW With One Less Clown!
The first time I realized there was a Current network I was channel surfing and came across Cenk Uygur and the Young Turks. My first reaction was, "Who would give that clown an actual TV show?" I researched it and found out AlGore was behind it and it all made sense, or nonsense if you prefer.
Nothing so invigorating as watching from a boat the people on shore taking dumps in the river and splashing nasty river water upon their butts.
Says the Headliner Clown. Love it!
I love how they declined in credibility as his career progressed.
Maybe Olbie has a good gripe. I'm having visions of the Klown Kars from Ringling Bros. used by the Gore network as their limos.
But then again, how would Olbie distinguish what clowns look like? His own mirror would only reflect his own red nose and greasepaint along with a wildly ridiculous wig.
In fact, the rest of the Klown College alumni on the networks can't see their own silliness and stupidity. They all fit right into that itty bitty little car just like their leftist ideology or rather, idiotology.
Maybe just a little bit less so, now that the Olber-moron is gone.
But at least Spitzer and Weiner are hetero. The Olber-moron is suspect in the fruit department.
I don't think any of them are playing with a normal basket of produce.
It's hard to believe that he didn't fit right in.
Eating popcorn waiting for Al Gore to be named Worst Person In Universe.
" so whos nextAnthony Weiner? By their fruits shall ye know them."
If fruits are the standard, my guess is Barney Frank would be next.
"Theres nothing better than watching liberals eat their own."
THAT is a visual I could have done without!
Is this news to anyone?
To prove his case, all Olbermann has to say is "They hired me, didn't they?"
"Basically, Olbermann accuses Current TV of being cheap and incompetent."
That's the only reason you got hired there, retard.
You mean ideological socialists don't make good businessmen? Shocking!
Well then I guess he fit in really well there....LOL
Giving him $50 million over five years proves two things.
1) They really are imcompetent clowns
2) They had to pinch pennies. Pennies were all they had left.
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Thomaston — Six domestic shorthair kittens abandoned at the Rockland Transfer Station and found June 18 by a transfer station volunteer worker are doing well as they prepare to be adopted.
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The kittens are being nursed at another site by a foster mother cat named Mittens, shelter Director Tracy Sala said. Mittens was recently brought to the animal shelter with metal fragments in her body. She was shot and may have to have a leg amputated.
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Now is one of the best times of year to adopt kittens and cats because they are plentiful, Sala said. The cost of kitten adoption is $90 and includes spaying or neutering, all vaccinations including a rabies shot, flea treatment, deworming, and a first visit to a participating program veterinarian. The cost of adopting an adult cat is $50 and includes the same covered items.
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By Richard Littlemore • Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 14:44
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, periodic DeSmogBlog contributor and "one of the good guys" John Mashey is the subject of an extremely favorable profile this week in Science.
Science writer Eli Kintisch looks back over the last couple of years at the research and reports that Mashey has produced. Calling Mashey "an amateur" (which, on the question of climate science, he freely admits to being), Kintisch then looks for some journalistic "balance," interviewing one person who is defensive and critical in the face of Mashey's work (the confused and compromised physicist Will Happer) and one who is reassured and delighted ("hockey stick" co-author and director of the Earth System Science Center at Penn State, Michael Mann).
"Both sides can agree on one thing, however: Mashey has become one of the most visible of a new generation of climate warriors."
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By Morgan Goodwin • Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 22:42
Will Happer, as chair of the George C. Marshall Institute, will testify Thursday before Rep. Ed Markey's Select committee as the sole GOP witness arguing against the global warming consensus. Even though Happer, a physicist, has published exactly one paper that discusses climate change, he is apparently the top choice of the GOP to discuss "the ability to present data and information that can guide global warming solutions in a sometimes fierce political landscape."
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I watch with wonder
Skies filled with hope
Skies showing the journey
I embrace the sky.
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The past few months have been a roller coaster of emotions and physical issues, so I had a hard time working on this. Moving, settling into the new place, issues with family and husband have all combined ti snap my creative energy. My new craft room is in a dark storage room, which hasn't helped, but I am going to correct that as soon as possible.
Embrace the sky is the result of much introspection about where I am and where I'd like to be. The two spots are very far apart, but I am on the journey.
When mulling over the list of things I need to change, I realized that the biggest issue I have is shying away from anything and everything, sticking to safe and dull. I need to step out and try new things, and stop being afraid.
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Her hair is reddish orange like the sun and she gazes straight ahead so she is not missing any part of
the journey. She holds a bowl to catch everything she might normally miss or avoid purposely. She can tilt the bowl to scatter the negative things. The bowl has stars in it. I still like to go outside in the evenings and touch my childhood by looking for the first star and wishing on it. Yes, I admit it.... does anyone else do that, I wonder?
It is rare for me to work with such bright colors, but it was a good experience. I enjoyed seeing the colors of the organza shimmer and change as I worked with it.
I need to embrace more color in my life. I need to embrace my journey and know that my pain and suffering can turn into something beautiful if I allow it. I need to embrace the sky.
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body is 2D, muslin stuffed with polyfil and quartz crystals.
arms are wire wrapped cotton strips, wound with rainbow thread and beads.
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Her belt is rainbow threads with bead embellishments. Dangling is a "wish" charm.
hair is mohair and funky fiber yarn.
face is acrylic paints
bowl is papier mache covered with tissue paper print of a garden.
inside bowl are confetti stars in silver.
Not for medicine doll workshop, but an offshoot of thinking about how much I love to be a part of nature is Winter Queen:
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She is papier mache with a jar holding shimmery snow as her base/skirt. I used pale icy blue fabric for the dress and white satin and white organza for the cape. Her muff is a thread spool wrapped with white yarn. It was fun to purposely limit my palette but I just had to use the red mohair for the hair.
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"This administration is eager to blame this country and people who live in this country, and the militant Islamists know it."
"The Obama camp, the White House, and the media all condemned Romney before they condemned the attacks. Obama thought it more worthwhile to hit Romney for what he was doing than the terrorists for what they did. Romney got hit first."
"We're looking at a coming financial collapse of this country. This cannot go on."
"The Arab Spring, what was it supposed to be? The outbreak of democracy. It was the coming to fruition of the democracy project."
"Reagan won because he was real. He believed in America. He told people he was gonna make it great again coming out of a disastrous four years of Jimmy Carter and Watergate before that."
"Yes, people still want to vote for Obama 'cause he's black, because it inoculates them from the charge of racism. All of that is still in play, but we've got serious circumstances that face this country."
"Why shouldn't we be able to get answers to simple questions from this president?"
"Do you know what our foreign policy is? I defy anybody to explain it. I defy you. 'We have this charismatic, messianic guy that you love so much that you're not gonna mess with him.'"
"Maybe the real source of the outrage here is Obama and the Democrats bragging 21 times during their convention, 'We killed Osama!'"


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In the, "I don't need it, but I've just got to have it department, " you can now add two new iPad apps to the list, the utterly cool Head Tracking for iPad: Glasses-Free 3D Display seen above, and PlayFace Pro seen below.
PlayFace Pro is, more-or-less, a professional version of Apple's own Photo Booth, but on steroids, and one that works in both video mode and still camera mode. It's avaiable now for 99 cents in the App Store.
However, as far as Head Tracker 3D goes, I'm not sure if it is actually available to the public or not, or whether it's just a demo? The one thing that I do know, however, is that it's bloody dang-tooting cool, and that's for damn-tooting sure!
MacStories says that, "EHCI Research Group have created one of the most impressive and, overall, amazing tech demoes for the iPad we've seen recently. By combining head-tracking technology that uses the iPad's front facing camera with basic 3D graphics, they have developed a glasses-free 3D experience that doesn't require the accelerometer, but it's entirely based on the camera and the movements of a user's head in front of the screen."
I heatedly agree!
In conclusion, let me say that PlayFace Pro and Head Tracking are both fantastic apps, but the latter is one, for me anyway, is the one that really blows my mind! I can also see, in the future, it being adapted for use in other programs and it really goes to show just what the iPad is capable of, so I say hats off to both of these find programs.
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The first one works out a little too easily. I'm suspecting a typo? Either way, it does work. Note that the first and last term are identical, except for a sign. So they add to zero. That leaves the second term, in which you can cancel a common 2 sqrtx, leaving 1/(cos x)^2. Since sec x = 1/cos x, we get (sec x)^2.Originally Posted by PhilipJ
Not sure what to make of your second problem.
If you typed it correctly, the problem is wrong. x/(x^1) = 1.x/(x^1) - x/(x^2+1)^2


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League: Serie A
Date: 2012-07-18 23:30
After eight games played, the Santástico have had one victory, five draws and two defeats, with an average of 1.75 goals scored in total in each of their fixtures (7 for, 7 against). In their last game, they won 4-2 against Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense last weekend. Felipe Anderson scored two goals for the black and white beach.
Santos have recorded only victories and draws in front of their fans so far (1 and 3 respectively).
The Corinthians Paulista-Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas match last Thursday ended in an upset with Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas chalking up an away win (the final score was 3-1). Of the Lone Star's three goals, two were scored by De Oliveira Cardoso Elkeson. Oswaldo de Oliveira will be really happy because the Great Fire have been tremendous going forward this season, chalking up an average of 2.5 goals per match. That's 20 goals in total, more than any other team in the Serie A. This season they have had five wins and three losses.
Let's check out the previous year's stats:
The Peixe ended the season in 10th with 53 points. They had fifteen victories, as many defeats and eight draws last year, with a goals for/against record of 55-55.
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas finished last year in 9th place in Serie A with 56 points. Over the course of their last campaign they recorded sixteen wins, eight draws and fourteen losses, with a scoring record of 52 goals for and 49 against (meaning that their fixtures produced an average of 2.66 goals).


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|Jan 15 2014, 09:34 PM Post #1
Not sure if anyone is watching this season, but once again I thought I would at least try it out.
There is definitely a different feel this year. Not really sure I like it. I think the judges could be good, but I think I have to keep full judgement until the live shows. During her first time, I liked Jennifer Lopez on the audition episodes, but then when the live shows came on she was different. She was more honest in the audition rounds, but it was like someone told her to be nicer. I am seeing a bit of the more honest Jennifer I liked before, but again going to wait until live shows.
Also think Harry could be good if he stays the way he is now. He gives constructive feedback along with being honest. He is Simon without going out being mean. But again final judgement until live shows to see if he can keep this honest feedback.
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|Jan 16 2014, 08:32 PM Post #2
|I didn't get to watch last night but am watching tonight and am enjoying it so far especially Harry... :wub2:
|Miss Rhi
|Jan 16 2014, 08:42 PM Post #3
|Holy moses Nikki McKibbin who came in 3rd place in the 1st season has a 15yr old son who auditioned and made it to Hollywood. I feel old.
|Miss Rhi
|Mar 5 2014, 08:53 PM Post #4
|Is anyone else watching this season still? I don't tune in every week but do occasionally and really like Harry as a judge. Jennifer is ok but I think it's awful she reportedly got paid what Harry and Keith did combined.
|Mar 5 2014, 10:05 PM Post #5
Streetcorner Philosopher
|I tried, because I miss the show. It was the night they announced the finalist for the boys, and I made it through two horrific performances before I had to turn it off. At least before the untalented ones were attractive. This was just...a mess.
|Snowing Fan
|Mar 5 2014, 10:13 PM Post #6
|I honestly don't know what the judges were smoking this season when it came to picking contestants.
|Mar 5 2014, 10:41 PM Post #7
Royal Reporter
I am watching it. I don't mind of few of them, but I don't think any of them are amazing. Not the most attractive bunch either.
I didn't care for most of the song choices tonight.
|Miss Rhi
|Mar 5 2014, 11:25 PM Post #8
|I didn't think any of them sounded that great from what I saw either even though I saw a little over half of the show. For a few of them I kept thinking "Is this really the best they could get?"
|Mar 9 2014, 10:30 PM Post #9
|My faves are the rockers..Jessica Muse & Caleb Johnson.
|Apr 5 2014, 03:34 PM Post #10
By the look of how "dead'' this forum is it seems that people lost interest in the show. I can't blame anyone. This season really sucks. I don't even know the names of these contestants and we are at the final eight. At this point I don't even watch the performance episodes. I just watch the result show and FF through most of it. I think this is probably going to be the last season. I can't see them renew it.
I just can't believe that this is the best the judges could come up with like Miss Rhi said.
|Apr 5 2014, 03:47 PM Post #11
|I try to watch, but lose interest after an hour or so. The contestants could be better singers and the judging seems too nice at times. Hopefully, it will pick up soon.
|Apr 11 2014, 09:24 AM Post #12
|I don't bother with the first night because I can see all I need to in a half hour the next night. They recap the songs anyway, I don't need to hear it all. Malaya sounded terrible. Not surprised she went, and she had been in the bottom early on. I still bet the judges regret using their save on Sam.
|Miss Rhi
|Apr 11 2014, 10:39 AM Post #13
|Damnit since I gave up on this season after a few shows once they got to the main ones I missed seeing David Cook. Looks like I'll have to look online.
|Apr 11 2014, 11:31 AM Post #14
Streetcorner Philosopher
|I feel really shallow saying this, but from what I've seen of this season not only is the talent level pretty moderate, the contestants are fairly unattractive (except for one kid). This show has fallen really far from where it was. Time to retire singing competitions for a bit, until we get back to people who want to be singers not on the reality show they grew up watching...(imho, of course).
|Apr 12 2014, 08:34 AM Post #15
I agree. And it feels like the same type of contestants too and you can practically predict each week who will go, honestly.
American Idol's ratings are sinking. It's too bad because I really like this judging panel but it's time to retire American Idol.
|May 8 2014, 06:12 AM Post #16
|The show was renewed. WHHHHHYYYYY? Ratings are SINKING but compared to their comedies and Glee, it looks like a ratings winner.
|May 12 2014, 06:30 PM Post #17
|That Jena Irene chick on IDOL is the worst woman ever to make it to the Final 3. She's the female Taylor Hicks, only younger and a lil hipper lol. The judges this year make me sick that they've pimped and pimped her, NEVER criticize her at all, especially J-Lo & Keith who've both gotten hardons for her lol. Jessica Meuse was by far better than her and she was always criticized by them, and they got what they wanted last week when she got voted off. Hope that Caleb Johnson wins, because he's by far the best on this season. Alex hopefully will make it to 2nd place. But I've given up on IDOL and as of this week have quit watching the show. I only will watch next season---which will only be on once per week----if Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez are OUT and maybe Harry Connick Jr too. Hopefully they'll lure back Simon Cowell, and maybe even Paula Abdul. Get the original 3 back together maybe.
|May 13 2014, 03:28 PM Post #18
Buh-Bye Tan of Our Lives
|Cannot believe this was renewed over X-Factor...this show is BEYOND deplorable now.
|May 13 2014, 07:20 PM Post #19
Streetcorner Philosopher
At least they sing, unlike some folks on X-Factor. That mess had to be put down, imho.
I read somewhere that part of why they renewed it was to get more use out of their expensive stage remodel. They did pour a lot into this last revamp, might as well get 6-9 million viewers out of it. I guess that's all broadcast tv networks expect at this point.
|May 22 2014, 07:00 PM Post #20
|Thank GOD and America that Caleb Johnson WON! Not that horrible, terrible, annoying voiced bitch Jenna Irene! Glad a true rocker finally won IDOL.
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Written by Septicfish on 17.04.2013 at 20:12
Jeff is a pompous pr*ck who thinks he knows what he's talking about. Most negative reviewers have nothing better to do than to curse and tear down someone else's hard work...
For the record Jeff, if you wanted to point to "the new AC/DC", make sure you point to someone else's review, and not your own... That makes you look like you have an ego to maintain. I'm certain people will disregard you as nothing more than an incompetent reviewer when it comes to this review in particular.
As for the album itself, while it may be "more pop/mainstream", it's catchy nonetheless. For me it's about the music - lyrics are just an added bonus. I thoroughly enjoy the rockabilly/punk overtones, as it compliments the heavy metal/hard rock that is Volbeat.
Written by Jeff on 06.10.2008 at 10:58
Well if some people believe that they're the new AC/DC, then those people don't know what Hard Rock is lol...
If you want good Hard Rock, please have a look here
and here:
THAT'S the new big rock bands...