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Japan's top mobile phone operator NTT DoCoMo said on Friday its interim sales and profits fell due to stiff competition but forecast higher profitability in the full year.
Group net profit fell 6.0 percent to ¥335.2 billion ($US3.2 billion) in the six months to September while pre-tax profit dropped 6.8 percent to ¥545.2 billion on revenue of ¥2.45 trillion , down 3.3 percent.
The company said it offered various discounts to its subscribers - boosting the discount rate for its family package and introducing a flat-rate plan for its 'i-mode' Internet access via the third-generation FOMA service.
Although revenues declined, "these measures led to positive results in other areas, including progress in migrating (second-generation) mova subscribers to FOMA and improvement in our cellular churn (subscriber change) rate," DoCoMo said.
For the year to March 2005, the company forecast net profit of 758 billion yen and pretax profit of ¥1.32 trillion, up from its earlier projection of ¥751 billion and ¥1.34 trillion, respectively. It cut its revenue estimate to ¥4.82 trillion from ¥4.92 trillion.


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Thugs steal firearms and woks
Police were called to the 1500 block of South Washington Avenue, Monday, to take a report of a stolen firearm. The victim said he loaned the weapon, a .45 ACP Hi-Point pistol valued at $179, to a friend who took it to another residence and hid it. When the individual went to look [auth] for it, he discovered it missing.
On Monday, the police received a Ruger 9 mm for safekeeping because the individual turning it in did not want to keep it in the home.
Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of South Jackson Avenue, Monday, after subjects gained entry into a storage shed and removed two work tables, two wok cookers and some miscellaneous tools. Value of missing items is estimated at $880.
Breaking and entering
Police were sent to the 700 block of East Matthews Street, where a subject or subjects entered a home. The victim reported that it looked like whoever gained access was looking for something specific because everything had been searched. A brown-and- black banjo, value unknown, was missing.
Anyone having information on these or any other crimes should contact Crime Stoppers, 1-888-594-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.
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Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Prudential Center and Newark Museum. This 3-star hotel has 169 guestrooms and offers a 24-hour fitness center, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking. Montclair State University and MetLife Stadium are also within a 20-minute drive.
Start your day off right with a free hot/cold buffet breakfast, served each morning from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café.
All 169 air-conditioned accommodations feature sitting areas. 30-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free weekday newspapers are other standard amenities.
Guests of Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in.
Property features
- Walking distance to Prudential Center
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Newark, New Jersey's Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel is 3 blocks from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the Newark History Museum, and the Newark Museum.
Maize offers fine dining and American and French cuisine. This Newark hotel includes a rooftop sundeck and 24-hour fitness facilities. This business-friendly hotel includes a 24-hour business center, 12 meeting facilities, and complimentary wireless Internet access. A snack bar/deli and coffee are also available in the hotel's lobby.
24- hour airport transportation is complimentary to and from the Newark airport. An area shuttle (2 mile limit) is also available and parking is free for guests during their stay.
- 24-hour front desk
- Free airport transportation
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 14
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 169
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Year Built 1916
- 24-hour business center
- Free self parking
- Number of meeting rooms - 12
- Snack bar/deli
- Television in common areas
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel offers 169 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 30-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Downtown Newark hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free bottled water
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free weekday newspaper
- Free toiletries
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Separate sitting area
- Shower/tub combination
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Where to Eat
A complimentary hot and cold buffet is served daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The on-site hotel restaurant, Maize, features wooden accents and warm lighting. It serves lunch and dinner and offers both a bar and children's menu.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Assembly Designates 9/11 As 'Remembrance Day'
Assembly Designates 9/11 As 'Remembrance Day'
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer has announced that, before recessing, the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored designating September 11th as "September 11th Remembrance Day," a day of commemoration to honor the victims of our nation's worst terrorist attack.
"September 11th is forever etched in our minds as a day of unthinkable horror," Assemblywoman Pheffer said. "It is only fitting that we pause to reflect and remember the thousands of innocent people who died in an attack on American principles of freedom and equality."
The legislation would ensure the American flag is displayed and flown at half-mast at all public institutions on that day. Pheffer noted that the thousands killed in attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania included firefighters, police officers, rescue workers and private citizens. Countless more were physically and psychologically injured in the attack.
"We should honor not only the memory of all those lost on September 11th, but also the many acts of heroism and courage displayed in the face of danger," stated the Assemblywoman. "We'll never personally know all those who became heroes on 9/11 — the firefighters who rushed into danger; the citizens who carried the injured down flights of stairs; nor the airline passengers who probably saved hundred of lives taking on their attackers. But on this day, we can honor them all by reflecting on their sacrifices and courage in the face of almost unimaginable darkness," concluded Pheffer.
The measure has passed the Assembly and Senate and has been sent to the Governor for his signature.


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Both ways is the only way I want it!
(Read the 2014 best seller by Maile Malloy.)
A silver fox who enjoys women who are young at heart.
As a people we are living longer. Long enough to start second lives.
I'm looking for a meaningful conversation and open relationship. Ideally I'd like a short or longer term but non-exclusive partner in the USA. I have a lovely long term partner who lives in Ireland (see picture).
I'm a smart, creative, literary, fun-loving man looking to connect with intelligent, active, vibrant women 35- 65 or so, with whom I share values, interests, fun times and activities.
I'm a war veteran and a survivor of 9/11 in lower Manhattan. As such, I'm an empathetic, down-to-earth, sincere, masculine type of guy with a good sense of humor.
My story is strange, in a way, because in addition to a business career, I also have a MFA in creative writing. Working on a novel and have published a lot of scholarly nonfiction.
Books: Crime and Punishment, Maltese Falcon, 1984, The Magus, The French Lieutenant's Woman, many more to be added to this list later
Music: Love Beethoven, Lady Gaga, Bach, Neil Young, many more to be added to this list later
Food: pasta bolognese, Asian fusion, a good steak, venison, coq au vin, whole grains
Shows: Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Beautiful.
If you're an adventurer.
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Fly for Life - Ultimate Frisbee Event
Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PDT)
Event Details
Enjoy great day of Frisbee play for all skill levels, ages 8 on up!
Date: Saturday, April 5th
Time: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Registration- 9:15 am, youth games- 10:00 am, competitive- 11:00 am
Location: Issaquah Highlands Central Park
-Players will receive a tshirt at check-in the day of the event.
-Players will need to check in at 9:15 the day of the event.
-All players will need to sign a waiver prior to start of play. Players under 18 will need the waiver to be signed by a
legal guardian.
-Basic rules are listed below, click here for full USA Ultimate Frisbee rules.
-Youth/beginner games played first, followed by competitive games.
-Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Basic Frisbee Rules:
- The Field - A rectangular shape with end-zones at each end. A regulation field is 70 yards by 40 yards, with end-zones 25 yards deep.
- Initiate Play - Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end-zone line. The defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense. A regulation game has seven players per team.
- Scoring - Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense's end-zone, the offense scores a point. Play is initiated after each score.
- Movement of the Disc - The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate. Players may not run with the disc. The person with the disc ("thrower") has ten seconds to throw the disc. The defender guarding the thrower ("marker") counts out the stall count.
- Change of possession - When a pass in not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception), the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense.
- Substitutions - Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout.
- Non-contact - No physical contact is allowed between players. Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs when contact is made.
- Fouls - When a player initiates contact on another player a foul occurs. When a foul disrupts possession, the play resumes as if the possession was retained. If the player committing the foul disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone.
- Self-Refereeing - Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.
- Spirit of the Game - Ultimate stresses sportsmanship and fair play. Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rules and the basic joy of play.
When & Where
Central Park
1907 NE Park Dr
Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PDT)
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The rate of growth in the Bay of Plenty electorate is the 11th fastest in the country, closely followed by the Tauranga electorate at 13th.
Figures from the 2013 Census released yesterday show the Bay of Plenty electorate grew 10.9 per cent between 2006 and 2013, while the Tauranga electorate grew by 9.2 per cent.
Figures from the previous census show the Bay of Plenty electorate was the eighth fastest-growing at 16.6 per cent and Tauranga was 31st, with 7.5 per cent between 2001 and 2006.
The 2013 data showed that, of the country's 70 electorates, the fastest growing was Hunua in Auckland with a rate of 26.1 per cent. Auckland Central was third on 21.7 per cent.
The Tauranga population was now above the limit for an electorate, which meant the boundaries would have to be reconsidered to make the area and the number of voters smaller.
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges said the figures were good news.
"It's not too great a leap, which puts a lot of pressure on infrastructure. It's just steady as she goes population growth," he said.
Any growth was good news but the increase had been slower than anticipated due to a booming economy in Australia and the global recession, Mr Bridges said.
Tauranga already felt more like a city than it did when he arrived in 2001, Mr Bridges said.
Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby said the figures were in line with council predictions and what had been budgeted for, but he expected the growth rate to increase. "It's definitely picking up again with our latest building figures for the last six months," he said. "I think we'll be in for a five-year period of growth higher than that."
Mayoral candidate John Robson said the growth was likely to continue and could be put down to the attractive climate and environment the city had to offer.
Richard Moore and fellow mayoral candidate Kelvin Clout were surprised the growth rate was not higher.
Mayoral candidate Hori Leaming was also surprised growth was not higher but expected the housing crisis in Auckland would start to drive people south to Tauranga.
Mayoral candidate Mike Baker is on holiday and could not be reached for comment.


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[GONE] Free stuff: 1x 10gal tank
Update: And they're gone. Thanks all!
I'm in Upper Manhattan off the 6 train. If you know me you know I have too many tanks :D Please take them. I should have a hood for each but I don't remember, prod me if you want me to look for them.
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Oh noes! ur down sizing!
Not really. I got a new Deep Blue 2.5 gal as well as an EBI, and my old 30 that I still want to set up. HAHA. Gotta clear out space so I can get started.
I'll take one. :)
Where in upper manhattan are you? I can come pick-up tomorrow if you're available.
Let me know.
Does your hood take Fluorescent tube or Incandescent bulb and how many bulbs? I guess bulb right, never seen a fluorescent tube for a 10gal.
1 16" Flourescent bulb
ic, thanks.
Will you be at the swap meet?
Hey aznrice247, I am going to the swapmeet, but I don't want to lug a 10gal with me. XD
Bump. Update: One 10 gal tank remains! Please take it!
You still have that tank?:icon_ques
Its pending LouieMac, but i can pm you if it falls thru.
Thanks Jellie! :D
I snatched the first one. And it is excellent, after I cleaned it there wasn't a single blemish/scratch that I could find.
Free bump for Julie!
^Really? I'm surprised because they were well-loved :D Mind you, I have gotten used tanks that look like a cat had sharpened its claws on them...
And they're all gone. Thanks everyone!
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New Zealand ticked a World Cup box on the final day of their West Indian tour. Key batsman Kane Williamson captained the New Zealand side in their second and final T20 against the West Indies in Dominica.
The result didn't go his way, the West Indies winning by 39 runs to square the two-game rubber, but the decision to give Williamson the leadership was made at least partly with next February's World Cup in mind. Should regular captain Brendon McCullum be injured, Williamson is the logical person to step in.
"It's something if we get to the World Cup and have an incident we need to make sure Kane is up to speed," coach Mike Hesson said.
"Today was an opportunity in a slightly less pressured situation, although there was a big crowd and atmosphere, to give him that."
McCullum played the game today, indeed New Zealand fielded an unchanged XI from that which won the first T20 by 12 runs under the Duckworth Lewis method 24 hours earlier.
"Kane will learn a lot from it. It's another of those areas we need to make sure we have cover come World Cup time," Hesson said.
Hesson admitted the West Indies were well worth the win today, having made 165 for six, then bowling impressively to restrict New Zealand to 126, the final wicket falling with five balls left.
Andre Fletcher's 62 off 49 balls put down a foundation for the hosts and others chipped in. New Zealand's bowling wasn't good enough through the middle stages, although Trent Boult pulled off another spectacular one-handed catch in the deep to dismiss big-hitting Kieron Pollard.
Apart from Williamson's 37 off 28 balls, none of the other batsmen were around long enough to anchor the chase.
They were reminded of the skills of finger spinner Sunil Narine, who once again flummoxed the batsmen, and might have had them wondering how much he might have affected the test series outcome, had he not been a victim of West Indies cricket politics and left out of the squad.
"We didn't want to finish on a loss but overall it's been a great tour for us. We came over a couple of years ago and got turned over. The fact we won a series away from home is a big achievement for us," Hesson added.
New Zealand have a break from international cricket until South Africa come out for three ODIs in late October, followed by a test and limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in November.


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I'm looking at installing some better speakers in my sedan, and from crutchfield, I'm seeing that 6.5" in front, and 4" in rear is what I need. I did a search adn found that people have had some problems installing them.
What are some good ones, what are components, and should I get a separate amp if I'm still using the factory head unit (I like the 6-disc). I figure I'd go with something really nice for front, then decent in back. not sure if I'll ever add a sub at this point. With better speakers I won't have to.


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Golly, I wish I were a political cartoonist for the Steamboat Pilot & Today. What a life!
I could morph important local issues into simplistic caricatures, distorting the facts or leaving out important elements as it suits me. After all, why would I want a reason to mess up my cutsie drawings?
Take, for example, the recent cartoon showing a bunch of eagles carping about the Ed MacArthur property on U.S. Highway 40 (Sunday, March 27, page 4A). Would I want to show that the Colorado DOW representative depicted MacArthur's proposed redevelopment plan was very protective of local wildlife? Heck no. Would I want to sketch in the proposed Lafarge gravel pit and industrial operation that will sit at the foot of Rabbit Ears Pass if projects such as MacArthur's are turned down? No way. Would I want to contrast MacArthur's extensive contributions to the community against Lafarge's net zero? Don't be silly.
Would I want to portray the city's and county's perennial hissy fit about McArthur's piles of gravel as nonproductive? You've got to be kidding.
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Cannes, located along the Mediterranean Sea in France between Nice and Marseilles, has been a favorite vacation spot for well-healed European travelers and film stars since the early 20th century. In fact, the waterfront community is best-known for its annual film festival, held each May. Less well known is the town's increasing presence as a technology mecca.
About Cannes Hotels
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, visitors to Cannes will find a myriad of hotels, in all styles and price ranges. The luxury hotels are clustered around La Croisette (the crescent), the waterfront area that's home to luxury shopping and elegant restaurants as well as white sand beaches. Among the most popular of these waterfront hotels is the classic, 409-room Hotel Martinez, built in the early 20th century and still one of the top hotel luxury hotels in Europe.
Those looking for more affordable accommodations near La Croisette need only walk a block or two away from the water's edge. Small boutique hotels like the Hotel America and Hotel de Provence offer comfortable lodging at around half the price of the Martinez.
Though best-known as an up-scale destination, Cannes also has a few budget hotels. The Hotel Albert I and the Hotel Bellevue offer rooms starting at around 40 Euros and are just a 10-minute walk for the heart of the waterfront action.


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A Beta 2 release is estimated for some time next month with an official release expected in May 2011.
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1. howarde (unregistered)
blackberry? ok.. this fit for my grandpa..
2. shafboy (Posts: 179; Member since: 26 Sep 2010)
it looks nice for a bb
3. DO6 (unregistered)
its look like the android one....
But, i still hate BB...
5. shameonyou (unregistered)
you have no life at all. shut up and stop hating on phones. dont you got something else more important to do with yourself loser.
6. rfrapp (Posts: 77; Member since: 10 Jun 2010)
Dude, he has a right to an opinion so get outta here wannabe troll
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somebody has already developed a facebook app which includes chat, I got it from app world and was surprised by its features, Chat with Facebook, check it out - a fully functional facebook app.


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St. Johnsbury Bracing For High Health Cost Spike
Officials in the Vermont town of St. Johnsbury are bracing for a spike in health care costs, expected to be between 20 percent and 24 percent next year.
The increase translates to an increase in health care premiums of between $88,000 and $108,000, although the costs are somewhat offset by employee contributions.
Selectman Jim Rust says the increase is due to state and federal mandates.
Rust tells the Caledonian Record officials are considering other insurance policies, but that would require union support.


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All INTERSPORT premises are tailored to the requirements of the location concerned and vary therefore in terms of size and ranges according to the regional market. INTERSPORT Austria is responsible for the markets in the neighbouring countries of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
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by Carlos López-Mariscal and Julio Gutierrez-Vega
As a young scientist, when you publish your first papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, you announce your presence to the scientific community. In this way, you are in the process of becoming a recognized expert of your field. Eventually, you will also receive requests from journal editors to review manuscripts submitted by other scientists. These invitations are both a privilege and a responsibility.
Taking part in the review process is critical to developing a scientific career. It helps you build relationships with journal editors; it improves your critical thinking abilities; it gives you a better understanding of the state of the art in your field; and it enhances your writing skills so you can better present your scientific ideas. In addition, good reviewing is recognized and rewarded by colleagues and scientific societies.
As you start reviewing others' work, the fundamental principle to keep in mind is the notion of reciprocity. Follow this golden rule: You should review a manuscript in the same way that you would want your manuscript to be reviewed. Here are some other best practices to keep in mind:
Respond promptly to requests. This is quite important—whether or not you accept the invitation to review. One of the worst things you could do is ignore a request for review, along with accepting it and then not honoring the request. If you are unable or unwilling to accept, it only takes a couple of minutes to notify the editor of your decision. The editor will appreciate it if you can suggest other potential reviewers.
Complete the review on time. This point is crucial to guarantee the timeline of the journal. It is unfair to authors (and editors) to be delayed by tardy reviewers. If you need extra time, contact the editor as soon as you can. Most are flexible and will agree to give you additional time in exchange for a good review.
Do not review a manuscript whose topic is unfamiliar to you. Stick to topics that you know well in order for your reviews to be the most credible and useful.
Enumerate your comments and suggestions. Again, think about how you would want someone to review your own paper. Organize your thoughts in a way that will be easy for someone to absorb and follow up on.
Read the journal's review criteria. Make sure you spend time on the journal and/or publisher's website so you understand what is expected of both authors and reviewers. This will help to ensure that your review is aligned with the publisher's expectations.
Be specific. Indicate as precisely as you can what the problems are and how they may be overcome.
Focus on the science.Avoid effortless reviews that comment only on minor grammatical errors, typos or language problems. However, if a manuscript is written in language so poor that it is difficult to understand, point this out to the editor.
Follow up. If you are reviewing a revised manuscript, make sure the authors actually made the appropriate changes in the manuscript as recommended in the first review.
Be discreet and complete. Always maintain confidentiality and notify editors of any potential conflict of interest or suspicions of plagiarism that you may have.
If you are interested in reviewing, let your academic advisor know. He or she probably gets requests regularly and will be grateful for your initiative. You can also contact the topical editors of the journals you have published in—or introduce yourself to them at a conference. Researchers are often invited to review manuscripts as a direct result of their own published work.
Good reviewers are not as easy to come across as you might think, so don't be shy. Take the initiative and get involved.
Carlos López-Mariscal and Julio Gutierrez-Vega are both experienced reviewers and members of the Optics & Photonics News Editorial Advisory Committee. Gutierrez-Vega is also an associate editor for OSA's peer-reviewed open-access journal Optics Express.
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By Pablo Artal, OSA Fellow
OSA Fellow Pablo Artal has kindly allowed OPN's Bright Futures career blog to republish content from his popular blog Optics Confidential. In his blog, Artal fields questions from students, colleagues and other researchers on science, society and managing a career in optics. For more advice on mastering the peer review process, see our related post on Peer Review 101.
Dear Prof. Artal: I am a postdoc working in physics in an eastern European country. I published several articles in high-impact journals during my Ph.D. thesis. However, the first article I submitted from my new research was rejected. I am disappointed since I believe the research was good (in fact the best I ever did). Moreover, the reasons for the rejection were not convincing. I feel very depressed and I am even thinking about quitting my research career. What can I do? Alexander, Kiev, Ukraine. Research papers, together with conference presentations, are the major outputs in research activities. No research is actually complete until it is published and accessible to the whole scientific community. In addition, careers, grants, reputation and promotions depend on the number and quality of the publications… so if a paper is rejected, it can feel really miserable. But perhaps Alexander would be relieved to know that every scientist had some rejected papers in his or her career. So, first of all, this is not the end, but actually something quite normal. You can be even more relieved to know that there are well-known and important discoveries that were initially rejected! Relax. I am in a good position to address Alexander's question. First, I am a scientist with long experience collaborating with editors and reviewers on my own work. I also serve as editor for two international journals, so I have had to deal with other scientists and, yes, sometimes I must reject their papers.You need to recognize honestly the importance of your research. This is something you can learn from your mentors, and do not be shy about asking your colleagues. In many cases, reviewers and editors are right; perhaps you overestimated your own research. If this is the case, ask for advice and recognize the situation. Plan more experiments, rewrite the paper or add a new model to complete the paper.
In most high-quality journals, you will receive at least two reviews, and most likely you will be asked to revise the manuscript. It is also common in some journals to have a direct rejection based on the large number of manuscript they receive. This argument is quite subjective and difficult to change, so if this is the case of your rejected paper, perhaps the best option is simply to resubmit it to another journal.If you firmly believe the reviews were incorrect, write the editor an appeal letter. In it, you need to demonstrate point by point every detail of the review that you contest. If you are right, the editor should reconsider the decision and eventually your paper may be sent to different reviewers.It is true, however, that in some cases the communication with journals may be quite frustrating for the authors. I can share with you a recent (and bad!) experience that I had. We prepared a manuscript on a topic I believe was quite novel and that provided interesting results with potential applications. The paper was sent to one of the top journals in ophthalmology. We were asked to revise the manuscript on three occasions with very detailed description of every minor change.
After a year and a half of making painstaking revisions, I received a letter from the editor telling me that the paper was rejected because the priority of the paper was low for the journal! You can imagine my reaction. I felt as bad as you may be feeling now. This is in my opinion an example of a bad editorial behavior. If a rejection is to be made on subjective criteria such as space and priority, it should be done as soon as possible.
Address every comment. Of course, it may happen that a paper is rejected after a revision if the authors are not able to address the reviewer's comments. One typical mistake from some authors is to perform no revisions or only very minor ones, ignoring important comments from reviewers. You should always take very seriously any revision requests, and apply the same level of dedication or even more than in the initial preparation of the paper. Prepare a letter where every change and every argument is clearly listed. You do need to address every comment in some way; if you elect not to make a change, state the reason why. Most papers are greatly improved by the revision process, so take advantage of that.It's not always about the science. What can be even most frustrating is when rejections are based on the order in which competing research is submitted to a journal. Several years ago, in a study performed during one of my former student's Ph.D. thesis, we measured the change with age of the aberrations of the cornea. We showed that corneal aberrations increase slightly with age, and that the lens exhibits a more significant change. We reported this first in a conference, but another group followed our idea very quickly, replicated the study and submitted a paper before that we did. A few months later, our work was rejected because the journal already had a similar paper on the topic. This happens sometimes, and it feels bad when it does. In any case, our study was finally published in another excellent journal and has been widely used and cited since then. Don't be too anxious concerning papers. In particular, try to be calm when addressing reviewers and editors. Be firm, but not aggressive. Hopefully the research will be finally published, but if not, it won't be the first time. Every scientist could tell you a similar story about their own rejected manuscripts.
Pablo Artal (email@example.com) is an OSA Fellow and professor of optics at the University of Murcia, Spain. He is an optical and vision scientist with an interest in visual optics, optical instrumentation, adaptive optics, and biomedical optics and photonics.
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Black Gum & Vertical Winds
We are now transmitting as well as getting sweaty in all of the wrong places in Brooklyn, or what I like to think of as the San Francisco of the east coast. It seems that the packaging and the story have all been repackaged nicely in terms of location and food. Here's the new of our old.
Animal Collective – Applesauce – I found out that a bunch of these guys went to a high school near my high school in Baltimore. It was known as a progressive school, and maybe it did it's job because these guys are making some of the most forward pop music today, and it's not just for the retro 90's set.
Fiona Apple – Valentine – The Nina Simone of our time ? Each of her last two albums work greatly as an album, and not just singles. It seems that she takes the less expected route musically which makes the music more interesting as well as more enjoyable especially after repeated visits.
Four Tet – Pyramid – This is probably the most straight forward track from Kieran Hebden. A four four techno hit that has a robotic voice intro that sounds like a New Order sample from either Blue Monday or one of their other tracks.
Micachu & The Shapes – Slick – More disjointed, bizarrely awkward pop music that somehow works in the same way that family members don't always makes sense from a genetic, or environmental standpoint.
The xx – Unfold – Taking over the mantle for The Cure, in terms of moody, lighter driven music. It seems like this track and another one on their new album has a bit of what I call the "switch-blade" sound that Burial is known for.
Diplo – Butters Theme feat. Billy The Gent & Long Jawns – If I was somehow transported to a preposterously high DJ booth, and given instructions that my life would be permanently relocated to the suburbs where my only choices of dining had taglines that included, multiple locations to serve you and unlimited refills with purchase of, unless I was able to make a group of disinterested teenagers dance, I would play this song, maybe.
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Dr. Eric Says:
September 4th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Animal Collective makes me feel itchy. Fiona Apple? I'd rather listen to Cat Power
Tess Says:
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
I'm really not so keen on the new album from The XX – i much preferred the less disjointed sound of the first album. Oh well, you win some, you lose some.
I'm also currently listening to the Patrick Watson 'Lighthouse' song you suggested in your previous post – dazzling.
Keep up the good work! I've been reading your blog for years now!
admin Says:
October 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
Thanks for the kind words Tess !!!


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Power companies used to have one simple task: providing inexpensive, reliable electricity to light up cities, power factories, and keep the economy humming. No longer. The once-stodgy utility industry is now in history's crosshairs. As the largest contributor to the emissions that cause climate change, it's being asked to spearhead a radical transformation to a cleaner, greener energy economy. This shift was a major topic at the G-20 meeting in September. And at the end of the month, the Senate introduced a bill to require reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, following up on a landmark bill the House of Representatives passed in June mandating an 83% reduction by 2050. If Congress doesn't act, the Environmental Protection Agency will. Either way, the electricity sector would be radically reshaped. "It will force a technological revolution," says James E. Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy (DUK), a utility headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.
The challenges for the nation's 3,273 utilities are huge. "Inaction on climate is not an option," says John W. Rowe, CEO of Chicago-based Exelon (EXC). "But we'll throw away billions of dollars if we screw up." A company could go out on a limb with a $10 billion nuclear plant, only to see demand plunge because of efficiency measures, or be undercut by cheap natural-gas-fueled electricity thanks to new gas field discoveries.
BUCKING POWERFUL INTERESTSWhat makes the task even more difficult is a fundamental clash between the two goals that Rowe, Rogers, and other CEOs say they are passionate about: keeping power prices low to benefit customers and averting the potential catastrophe of climate change. The effort to curb emissions, after all, will significantly raise the price of coal-fired and other fossil-fuel-generated electricity and make alternatives more competitive.
In their search for clear rules, some CEOs have been willing to buck powerful business interests. In late September three major utilities, Exelon, PG&E (PCG), and PNM Resources (PNM), pulled out of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of the Chamber's opposition to climate legislation. Yet at the same time the utility industry has been working feverishly to shape the details of the legislation to its advantage.
The power of economic self-interest has also created clashes within the industry itself, since each twist of the coming regulations creates winners and losers among the individual companies. "We all have positions on these issues that reflect the different make-up of our generation fleets," explains Duke's Rogers. Billions of dollars are hanging on the legislation's details.
Embodying these tensions is a colorful and often fractious crop of CEOs. J. Wayne Leonard, CEO of New Orleans-based Entergy (ETR), for instance, has thought deeply about these questions. The son of an Indiana schoolteacher, he is self-effacing enough to be "amazed that a person like me ends up as CEO of anything," he says, yet he was one of the first utility chiefs to call for action on climate change. Entergy even filed an amicus brief on the environmentalists' side in the landmark 2007 Supreme Court case that affirmed the right of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Most utilities weighed in on the other side. "Some of our board members thought we were going to bankrupt the company," Leonard recalls.
Those skeptical board members left or retired. "I'm a true believer," Leonard says. "It's hard for me to imagine why people would gamble with our planet." But he is also a shrewd businessman. During his 10-year tenure as CEO, Entergy has been at the top of utility charts, with a total shareholder return of 268% from 1999 to 2008, vs. 70.3% for the Philadelphia Utility Index and -13% for the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index. The gains came despite being burdened with overcapacity in natural-gas-fired plants and rebuilding efforts after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. And Leonard is determined to deliver affordable electricity to his customers, many of them low income. Outside his office is a gallery of haunting photos of the poor and downtrodden he calls the Poverty Wall. "It reminds me, every day, this is what we do," Leonard says.
So when natural gas prices rose a few years ago, Leonard made a controversial bottom-line-driven decision: take a plant on the banks of the Mississippi and refit it to burn coal and petroleum coke instead of gas. The cost exceeded $1 billion. The move would increase emissions not just of carbon dioxide but also pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and mercury. "It was a tough one," Leonard admits. "We wanted more diversity in fuels and to reduce the price volatility."
"BIG TENSION"The Sierra Club filed a lawsuit to block the plant, but Leonard was undeterred. Even if Washington raised the costs of using coal by requiring reductions of carbon emissions, the analysis showed it would be cheaper to pay someone else to make so-called offsetting emissions reductions than to keep using natural gas. "The savings we would have on fuel would pay for the offset, so the customer comes out ahead," Leonard argues. "Any time you give the customer more disposable income, that's a win."
In April, Entergy changed its mind, putting the project on hold. But it wasn't because of pressure from green groups—just the bottom line. The price tag for the retrofit had climbed to $1.76 billion, while natural gas prices had plunged. "That changed the economics completely," Leonard says.
For the Entergy chief the incident highlights the conflicting demands on CEOs. "Absolutely," he says. "There is a big tension that exists between doing what we believe is the right thing and trying to satisfy the needs of our customers."
Hypocrisy? Leonard's defenders won't hear of it, and they say his track record on climate issues has insulated him from attacks by environmentalists. "He's been by far the best CEO on the issue of climate," says one environmental policy expert.
Other chief executives haven't been so immune. Consider Duke Energy's Rogers, a former journalist and consumer advocate who rose rapidly once he joined the utility industry. While Leonard has been, until recently, a quiet behind-the-scenes voice, Rogers grabbed the spotlight as a strong and peripatetic advocate for action on climate change. In one recent month of meetings, he hopped from Copenhagen to Rome, zipped home to North Carolina, then went to China; Aspen, Colo.; Washington; Biloxi, Miss.; and Seattle. "What really makes other CEOs jealous is that he's on every conference, while the rest of us are slogging through personnel reviews," says David Crane, chief executive of Princeton (N.J.)-based NRG Energy (NRG). "All of us wonder, when does this guy run his company?"
Yet while Rogers has been on the road proselytizing, Duke has been working—and lobbying—fiercely to keep the climate rules from significantly raising the costs of electricity. Meanwhile, environmental groups have been trying to block two new coal-fired plants Rogers is building in Indiana and North Carolina. "He's the master of double-talk," says Frank O'Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch. "Under his leadership, Duke has one of the worst environmental records in the nation. What he's really trying to do is boost the value of his stock."
Rogers retorts that Duke is investing $1billion in wind power, $2.3billion in more efficient coal plants, $50million in rooftop solar panels, and millions more in energy efficiency. He's also planning to build two zero-carbon-emitting nuclear plants while shutting down dirty coal facilities. "I don't see anyone walking the talk more than I do," he says. Plus, he says, environmentalists don't understand the conflicting pressures he must juggle: "They look at power totally through the lens of clean. They could care less if it is affordable and reliable."
Rogers says that, like any pioneer, he has taken more than his share of arrows. Many of them come from his fellow CEOs. The biggest clash sets Duke, American Electric Power (AEP), Peabody (BTU), and other coal-heavy utilities against Exelon, Entergy, and others with more nukes, natural gas, and renewables. "Cleaner" CEOs such as Entergy's Leonard are upset that the coal utilitiesand the Midwest and Southeast regions they servehave long benefited from lower electricity rates, and thus have had a competitive advantage, because of their polluting ways. "Their customers have been paying 20% to 30% less than ours for 30 years because they've used coal," Leonard says. "So there's more CO2 in the atmosphere, which means we all have to reduce more because of what they did."
FORGING A COMPROMISERogers objects. "The national policy of the country in the 1970s was to wean ourselves from oil, so the government said, 'Go build coal and nuclear,' " he says. "Then Three Mile Island happened, and all we had was coal. Now it is fundamentally unfair to punish people for having carried out national policy." If coal utilities were asked to shoulder a bigger share of the cleanup, "people in Indiana would be subsidizing people in California, and that's wrong," says Rogers
Besides, Entergy and Exelon are clearly motivated by their own self-interest, Rogers adds. If electricity prices soar in the Midwest and Southeast because of higher costs for coal plants, then Wayne Leonard and John Rowe can make a killing selling electricity into those markets from their low-cost nukes. "Trust me, if Wayne was still in the Midwest where he grew up, his story would be different than with the hand he holds sitting in New Orleans, with lots of nuclear," says Rogers.
Under pressure from lawmakers and the White House to pass the House bill, the utility industry put aside its conflicts long enough to forge a compromise that doesn't give a big advantage to either faction. But few of the companies are happy with it. As the action shifts to the Senate, where companies are pushing harder for their own interests, the fragile pact could fall apart. And the tiffs in this industry are a tiny slice of the larger battle as Republicans and business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce mount an all-out assault on the measure. After the high-profile defections, the Chamber now says it supports the general idea of carbon reductions but is still fighting the House bill. "An overwhelming number of our companies support our policy on climate change," says spokesman Eric Wohlschlegel.
CLEAR RULESSome say the politics of climate change present insurmountable obstacles to legislation. But the landscape is shifting. More than half of the states have mandated certain amounts of renewable energy, and many are imposing carbon caps. In addition, most of the industry's leaders now agree with Leonard and Rogers on the need to tackle climate change—even as they wrangle to lessen the impact on their own companies. Moreover, they realize it's in their own long-term interests to get rules in place now, providing the certainty that may prevent them from making costly mistakes building new power plants. "If our country wants a low-carbon-generation portfolio, I can build it, but I need to know the rules now," says Rogers. Plus, starting sooner lowers the bill. "If we don't do anything now, it will cost many, many times more later," says Leonard.
It's also clear what policies provide the financial incentives for cleaner technologies. Raise the price of emitting carbon dioxide, as with a cap on such emissions, and there will be more money to be made developing low-carbon alternatives. "Let us make money by being green, harnessing the power of American capitalism to push change in the way society wants," advocates NRG Energy's Crane. "I would not apologize for having the profit motive."
Leonard is hopeful. "The line I always remember from Winston Churchill is that you can always count on Americans to do the right thing, after all other possibilities have been exhausted," he says. "The good news is that we're there."


text: A month ago, I received the Waterfield SFBags' $25 Suede Sleeve for my 11.6" MacBook Air, and I was quite disappointed with its glaring lack of quality. Trying a different approach, I decided to spend as little money as possible on a new sleeve or case, so that I would have next to no expectations and therefore avoid disappointment again. Browsing Amazon.com, I found this rooCASE messenger bag that claimed to be for the 11.6" MacBook Air, and was just $12USD (plus $11.99 shipping to Canada). Was it too good to be true? In short, the answer to that question is no...it's surprisingly a solid messenger bag, though not without its issues (mostly to do with space, or lack thereof). But in terms of production quality and attention to detail, this random brand is definitely comparable to much more expensive ones, and worth every penny. I fully recommend it for the light traveler or student. Read on if you're interested in more details and pictures. According to the Amazon.com page, the bag's dimensions are 12.5" x 2.4" x 9.9". I never actually measured it myself and just assumed that it'd fit my MBA along with some papers and accessories. Kind of a bad move... The bag is certainly slim and light, and unsurprisingly, was not custom designed for the MacBook Air; I wasn't fooled, but it's false advertising for the unsuspecting customer. The zippers and strap hooks are thick and won't snap; the detachable shoulder strap has good padding (though a bit stiff, will probably shape after prolonged use); and the top of the bag is in (fake) leather and has leather handles, with a button to snap them together. A large outer zipped pocket is great for storing your phone and wallet. Inside, a solid slice of foam padding splits the bag into two sections, one for the Air and the other for accessories and whatnot, with two pouches and two pen holders. Looking closely, you notice that middle padding actually has a separate top "cuff", which contains a piece of cardboard to maintain shape when you slide the Air in. Impressive. Shortcomings are evident when assessing size; stuffing an 11.6" Air into the bag is quite actually pushing its limits, and while it fits snugly inside, the unit comes into very close proximity to the zipper line. Thanks, rooCASE, but I'm not sure I want to find out how well aluminium Macs withstand plastic scratches! Unless you have something like a Zagg skin, the Air's gotta slide in unwrapped (Suede Sleeve doesn't even fit); that's questionable, too. As a student looking to use this bag mostly for class or similar light travel, I tested how well the bag fits typical items: a Magic Mouse, the included MBA power supply, a WD My Passport Essential SE, a magazine, a comic book, a Harry Potter book, and a standard-size water bottle. The most ideal packing situation is the Air with a mouse, and a portable hard drive OR a power supply. Including both, as you can see below, makes things fairly tight. FYI, the power supply fits best in the outer pocket. It's also possible to slip in a magazine (equivalent to a light stack of papers, like an essay to hand in) or a comic book along with the accessories. What doesn't fit at all is any decent-sized book, let alone Harry Potter, nor music score, nor a water bottle. I'm slightly disappointed that I'll have to carry the bottle in my hands, as the bag feels like it could handle light spills. An aesthetic peeve of mine is the rooCASE logo and weird slogan emblazoned across the front corner; "EASY MOBILE BUSINESS"?? Clearly made in China. I resolved to scratch the slogan off with a knife and Sharpie over it, and got a bit carried away. (I dislike visible logos/graphics.) It's still slightly noticeable, but that's all right — if anyone questions me, I'll distract them with my Air. Overall, I am very pleased with the rooCASE messenger bag for the 11.6" MacBook Air. It's constructed very well for the price and holds the basic accessories you need. Because it's not designed specifically for the Air, though, it offers a too-close-for-comfort fit prone to scratches and doesn't allow for carrying much else. That senior year cumulative thesis? Stick it in a manilla envelope and hold it in your hands. Nonetheless, the Air is a machine built for ultra-portability; why shouldn't its case be as well? Score: 9/10 — Highly recommended for students/light travelers PROS: Impressive build quality Perfect for carrying the Air, a Magic Mouse, a power supply, and maybe a light magazine Good padding inside and out Detachable shoulder strap Strong, buttoned-down handle for secure carrying Easy to clean/maintain Very inexpensive at $12USD CONS: Not actually designed specifically for the Air Inane brand "slogan" Can't fit a book or a water bottle Zippers might scratch Brown straps for a brown bag? Fashion faux-pas Expensive shipping to Canada Note: I'll be posting this review on the Amazon.com page as well.


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Courtyard Cleveland Westlake
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Property Location
With a stay at Courtyard Cleveland Westlake in Westlake, you'll be in the suburbs and close to Bay Lanes Bowling and Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Huntington Beach and Westgate Mall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while MP3 docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 5 mi.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
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- Total number of rooms - 122
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- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Number of meeting rooms - 2
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Stan.pitman necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 78 diseños de 18 diseñadores freelance.
S.Pitman Transport
We are a transportation company specializing in transportion of items on flatbed semi trailers. Some of the things we haul is farm equipment, vehicals, lumber, steel, factory machinery and pretty much ANYTHING you need hauled.
We don't really want a picture of a semi truck/trailer BUT it can resemble a basic shape of one. A combination of initals and/or the full name would be good. That way if someone wants to say or repeat the name in a short way it can be done. Full names is good because that is common pratice in the trucking industry. Slogans are not necessary but ideas are good.


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Naseeruddin Shah enthralls Pakistan audiences
The Shah family performed plays based on Chughtai's short stories, 'Chuui Mui', 'Mughal Bacha' and 'Gharwali'.
Lahore: Receiving a standing ovation for his act based on a short story by Ismat Chughtai in Lahore, veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah said that his appearance in the play was the 'most memorable performance' of his career. "Tonight was the most memorable performance of my life," Shah commented after appearing in a play based on Chughtai's 'Gharwali' last night.
The play was part of the acclaimed show 'Ismat Apa Ke Naam' that was organised to pay tribute to poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
"Throughout my life I have done theatre and films but the kind of love and appreciation I've got from Lahorites, I never experienced anywhere in the world," Shah said. He performed with his wife Ratna Pathak Shah and daughter Hiba Shah at the Alhamra Art Council.
People from all walks of life including fans of Shah, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and renowned writer Ismat Khanum Chughtai (1915-1991), considered the fourth pillar of Urdu literature enjoyed the lively performances.
The Shah family performed three plays based on Chughtai's short stories, 'Chuui Mui', 'Mughal Bacha' and 'Gharwali'. They were directed by the actor. Chughtai's revolutionary style of writing was well conveyed by the trio and earned them a standing ovation.
Though the stories were different, they dealt with women's issues and the behaviour of a male-dominated society toward women.
Clad in a black sherwani and white pyjamas, Shah offered a brief introduction for the plays. He held Chughtai in high esteem, saying, "I am doing theatre to pay tribute to the great writers of the subcontinent and to introduce a new
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal prosecutor announced his resignation Friday after staying in his North Carolina post three years into President Barack Obama's administration to avoid disrupting investigations into former presidential candidate John Edwards and former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley.
George E.B. Holding will step down as U.S. attorney for eastern North Carolina on July 8 after five years in the office, according to a statement by his office. He had previously been the first assistant U.S. attorney in the office for four years.
U.S. Sens. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., and Richard Burr, R-N.C., had agreed on Holding's replacement but wanted the appointee of former President George W. Bush to stay in office until the investigations into the two high-profile Democrats were complete.
Edwards was indicted last week on charges of receiving illegal campaign contributions. He has pleaded innocent. Easley pleaded guilty to a felony in state court.
Waiting to succeed Holding is Thomas Walker of Charlotte, who has the backing of both North Carolina senators.
Hagan said last week that with Edwards' indictment it was time for Walker to take over. Burr said last week it was too soon to replace Holding because Edwards' indictment did not mean the investigation was over.
Spokesmen for Hagan and Burr did not immediately return messages seeking comment Friday.


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Carl Powell necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 148 diseños de 38 diseñadores freelance.
Design of a simple, yet attractive logo for http://www.mynetsalez.com.
We need a logo designed that will help us kick start our website design around it. The logo will be for http://www.mynetsalez.com. Use of MNS may also acceptable, but the logo needs the web address in it as well for added recognition and to highlight the "z" in the name.
- Clean, Attractive, Professional Logo
- Include mynetsalez.com in it
- possibly "ebay-ish" but not necessarily since we may connect to other services in the future as well.
- Highlight the "z" somehow to help users remember it
- Winner will supply the art in a vector format for Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator as well as a high quality JPG.
- a copy of the ebay logo
- a bunch of colored letters like we have now
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Look Who the US Is Siding With in Ukraine, Egypt, and Syria
US quietly partners with neo-Nazis in Ukraine, fascists in Egypt, and al-Qaeda in Syria
Imagine if protesters – supported by Russia – established an encampment in front of the US Capitol, threw Molotov cocktails into government buildings, fired guns at the police, and demanded that the US government relinquish power.
Obviously, the response from the US government would not be peaceful and there would be a loud call for war on Russia.
What if there were demonstrators in front of the White House who announced their events on Facebook by saying that members of congress should be incapacitated by having their knees smashed? Or if those same protesters posted YouTube videos saying that buses going into Washington should be set ablaze by dousing the roads with gas and diesel in the hopes of burning all the passengers inside?
Certainly, every US government official would demand the protesters be immediately arrested and charged with terrorism.
And what would happen if Islamic fundamentalists who had pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda began to bomb police stations and schools across the US?
Clearly, the US government would punish the responsible parties, and probably the countries in which they received training.
These things aren't happening in the US, but they are occurring in Ukraine, Egypt and Syria by people who are funded, supported, encouraged or tacitly approved by the United States government.
US "guy" now running Ukraine
On Thursday, the Ukrainian parliament accepted Arseniy Yatsenyuk as the country's new prime minister. Yatsenyuk is the lawmaker from the Fatherland Party who has been Washington's choice to lead the country, as revealed by the State Department's Victoria Nuland when she told US Ambassador to Ukraine Jeffrey Pyatt, "Yats [Yatsenyuk] is the guy who's got the economic experience, the governing experience."
The now infamous 'f*ck the EU' leaked phone conversation between Nuland and Pyatt revealed the role played by the United States in supporting Ukraine's far-right opposition in its (ultimately successful) attempt to overthrow the left-leaning Yanukovych. "The utter criminality of Washington's drive to install a pliant regime in Kiev sharply emerges in Nuland and Pyatt's discussion of Oleh Tyahnybok, the leader of the neo-fascist Svoboda party (who recently met with John McCain in Kiev). Nuland describes Tyahnybok as one of the "big three" within the opposition leadership. These remarks confirm that there is no confusion whatsoever within the Obama administration that it is working in partnership with fascist movements in Ukraine," wrote Patrick O'Connor.
Another top Svoboda member, Yuriy Mykhalchyshyn, a deputy in parliament, often quotes Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, as well as other Third Reich luminaries like Ernst Rohm and Gregor Strasser. Among other things, Svoboda seeks to end all immigration and ensure that all civil service jobs are filled by ethnic Ukrainians. The Nation magazine reported that Svoboda also seeks to ban abortions, abolish gun control, "ban the Communist ideology," and prohibit the adoption of Ukrainian children by foreigners.
"As for the "protesters" who came to Maidan Square in November, not all came simply to protest. Many set up tents and shacks, threw up barricades, seized government buildings, burned the headquarters of the ruling party, battled police and demanded the overthrow of the regime. How many Western countries would permit a planned putsch in their capital city?" asked Pat Buchanan.
"The most aggressive element of the opposition is a group calling itself Pravy Sektor, a right-wing nationalist organization that critics liken to Nazis," according to the Washington Post.
In teaming up with "armed neo-Nazis, soccer hooligans, a variety of militant separatists, looters, arsonists and cop-killers" the US eventually got what it wanted in Ukraine. And now it will likely play a leading role in reconstructing Ukraine's economy, National Security Adviser Susan Rice revealed on "Meet the Press" last week. Ms. Rice mapped out how the Obama administrator will be working with the International Monetary Fund to provide 'financial aid' to Ukraine.
US once again siding with repressive, "fascist" government in Egypt
Things have gotten so bad in Egypt that the government is now investigating a Muppet-style character that regularly appears on Egyptian television.
"As stupid as it is, it's very telling," Ziad Akl, a political analyst said of the puppet case. "It says a lot about the patriotism frenzy we are in. There is definitely a sentiment of fascist nationalism that you either subscribe to, or face being labeled a traitor."
"The swelling nationalism – fanned by the country's state- and privately-owned media – has given the army-backed government the legitimacy to quell further dissent in the name of national security. Today, opposition to the government is being suppressed even more brutally than it was under strongman Hosni Mubarak, the longtime ruler who was forced out in the Arab Spring revolt in 2011," wrote the Washington Post's Erin Cunningham.
As Egypt spirals out of control, virtually no mention is given to the revelation that the US was squarely behind the military overthrow of the democratically elected government of Mohammed Morsi. According to an Al-Jazeera analysis of documents obtained by the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley, the US has paid for some of the most unsavory characters in the coup.
"Make a road bump with a broken palm tree to stop the buses going into Cairo, and drench the road around it with gas and diesel. When the bus slows down for the bump, set it all ablaze so it will burn down with all the passengers inside. God bless." Those were the words of Colonel Omar Afifi Soliman, a U.S.-funded anti-Muslim Brotherhood activist.
Soliman, who served in Egypt's elite investigative police unit, received funding from the US State Department via the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). IRS documents reveal that the NED paid Soliman $50,000 in 2009, $60,000 in 2010, and $10,000 in 2011.
Through a program created by the US State Department dubbed a "democracy assistance" initiative, the NED has bankrolled numerous 'activists' in Egypt, including an anti-Islamist politician who advocated closing mosques and dragging preachers out by force. Al Jazeera points out that such "democracy assistance" may have violated Egyptian law, which prohibits foreign political funding. It may also have broken US government regulations that ban the use of taxpayers' money to fund foreign politicians, or finance subversive activities that target democratically elected governments. Further, a Congressional mandate is clear in that the NED is only to engage in "peaceful" political change overseas.
The US is teaming with the historically repressive Egyptian military and its leader in waiting, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has achieved cult-like status in whipping up nationalistic fervor. The Obama administration is virtually alone in not labeling last year's ouster of Morsi as a "coup," and with its support of Egypt's current military government, the US is once again on the side of the repressive, and what many are now calling fascist leadership of Egypt.
US on same side as al-Qaeda in Syria
It is widely known that the US and al-Qaeda are on the same side in Syria in attempting to oust Syria's Bashar al-Assad from office.
On February 12, 2012 the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahri, called on Muslims from other countries to support rebels in Syria seeking to overthrow Assad. Two weeks later Hillary Clinton raised serious concerns about calls to arm the Syrian opposition when she said, "we know al Qaeda leader Zawahiri is supporting the opposition in Syria. Are we supporting al Qaeda in Syria? And in July of 2012, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said that as many as one-quarter of the 300 rebel groups in Syria may be fighting under the banner of al-Qaeda. In fact, one of the leading opposition groups, al-Nusra Front, has been designated a terrorist organization by the United States.
But those warnings didn't stop the Obama administration from arming the opposition in Syria. One week after Rep. Rogers' statement, it was revealed that President Obama had authorized covert support for Syrian rebels. And later, one day after al-Qaeda of Iraq announced that it was fighting with rebels in Syria, Obama pledged an additional $10 million in aid to the opposition. The following week, the Obama administration pledged another $123 million to the rebels.
The US attempts to ease people's worries by claiming that American-provided weapons won't get into the hands of the 'bad' opposition in Syria, but this is clearly unrealistic, particularly in light of the chaos that encompasses cities throughout the war-torn country. In fact, the USA Today reported that US arms were showing up in the hands of pro-Assad militias. The ability of Assad's allies to obtain US weapons is one of many reasons the United States should not supply Syrian rebels with weapons, said Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., former chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Syria is "already overflowing" with weapons being supplied to the Assad regime and to the rebels "that could one day be turned against the US," Ros-Lehtinen said. It's "extremely difficult" to distinguish between friend and foe in Syria, she said, and "no amount of safeguards can guarantee that weapons will not fall into the wrong hands."
As former congressman Ron Paul warned, "There are a lot of factions out there, why don't we ask about the Al-Qaeda? Why are we on the side of the al-Qaeda right now? So I think they want the weapons. The rebels want the weapons. There's a bunch of people in there and Al-Qaeda is part of it and this is the test for us to drop a couple of bombs and then send in weapons."
The US government tries to spin the hypocritical position of working towards a similar goal as al-Qaeda in Syria while at the same time saying they are a threat to US national security in other parts of the world. Regardless of how it attempts to nuance its aid to the opposition, there's no hiding the fact that the US is on the same side as al-Qaeda in Syria. Just like they are on the same side as neo-Nazis in Ukraine, and fascists in Egypt.
Chris Ernesto is co-founder of St. Pete for Peace, an antiwar organization in St. Petersburg, FL that has been active since 2003. Mr. Ernesto also created and manages OccupyArrests.com and USinAfrica.com.
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Discussion in 'Photo & Video Gallery' started by ajarman, May 23, 2010.
You know you are to blame for ALL of this!
Your Truck Looks Great Alston.....Very Nice....:great:
This is one of the most responded to threads in the entire photos and video forum. Wow
Wow. 42k views. Nice.
It's a great truck and Alston did a wonderful job keeping everyone updated on all of his changes...including the baby seat mod, which was one of his best!
Yeah mucho views on my thread!
Had some goodies added over the last few weeks and thought I would updated the thread. I had a Circle D 2600-2800 stall, Vette servo, Tru Cool 40k Trans cooler and Mag Hytec rear diff cover installed. Next month will be getting a BlackBear in person tune.
Wow....you've been busy!
Very nice work as always...good to hear from you Alston!
Thanks Mike! I am really impressed with the stall so far.
This is the most viewed user oriented photo post on the site.
So.....what do I win, Steve!?
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Vancouver: Making a Difference in People's Lives
On Saturday, April 30, more than 350 Starbucks partners and neighbors in Vancouver, British Columbia, worked hand-in-hand to revitalize the Strathcona Community Centre. It was a day of inspiration, action and celebration – all demonstrating the power of people coming together for good.
Volunteers renovated gardens, including the Centre's "Sunshine Patch" – see the before and after photos! They also created an education area, painted a mural and built secure storage solutions.
The positive impact we made was not only visible in what was accomplished, but also in the energy and gratitude expressed by the community members.
The Strathcona Community Centre is located in one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods. It has been serving the community with recreational services for over 35 years, and it provides a variety of services for all ages: licensed childcare, preschool, children, youth, adult, fitness centre and seniors programs. They are also one of the few community centres that have a Breakfast and Food Security program for children.
Way to go Vancouver! Together, you made a difference!


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Pukalani Maui
90 Gli, 03 Wolf. Ed.
Pukalani Maui
90 Gli, 03 Wolf. Ed.
Im usually always cruisin around pearl harbor.
my Jolf and wife's car
Protector Of Freedom
i have a couple more now. this is an old pic from january. and the 01 jetta in the garage has the r32 wheels on it now [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]
why so much? share dude, ive been looking for a jetta, now i know where too look.....hahahaha!!!!
cool scene
old job
nice wagon
my lovely jetta...photoshop'd the license plate
Comin from Kahului side, I saw a silver Oetinger Equipped mk4 jetta accross KFC. Looked pretty mean.
BTW: is this the first post from Maui?
Quote, originally posted by qksilva » Comin from Kahului side, I saw a silver Oetinger Equipped mk4 jetta accross KFC. Looked pretty mean.
BTW: is this the first post from Maui?
Keahi, wrong thread my man! BTW, sure sounds like Dales Jetta (JettaIVsupercharged)
EuRo Family Est 2003
Its NOT a Fad, Its a LIFESTLYE
Yea it was Dale, and sorry for postin in the wrong thread
A picture of my M3/4 with some new mods to it.
My Slow 12V...
Modified by mk3pekk at 12:25 AM 1-3-2006
Modified by mk3pekk at 12:27 AM 1-3-2006
my beast
Here's the New Car, 1998 323is Sorry to say i had to let my Jetta go!
Modified by breaker2944 at 8:48 PM 1-29-2006
Quote, originally posted by breaker2944 » Here's the New Car, 1998 323is Sorry to say i had to let my Jetta go!
Did you buy your car from Schofield ? The guy that used to own that BMW used to go to the bimmer forums often. You should check out us at http://www.bimmerforums.com at the Hawaii section. [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]
My new GTI
one pic for now. no drop yet so no full body shots
i dont care about the plate. will have a new one next month [IMG]http://*****************.com/smile/emthup.gif[/IMG]
Modified by runhopskipendub at 12:44 AM 3-1-2006
new to the whore club
The #2 (Second) "Daily driver" Z-400 Scirocco is under-construction behind the ML-55:
The Front View:
The LAST Brand-NEW Zender Z-400 Widebody kit purchased from GMP, in front of my "S" Class Mercedes:
Modified by Zender at 6:08 AM 2-29-2008
Just installed Neuspeed Race Springs with Bilstein Shocks
some bay pics
Modified by o-townFLA at 7:49 PM 4-13-2006
Modified by Boostinalloveryou at 11:07 PM 4-26-2006


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It's not one of those books that you have on your coffee table or the one that you read before you go to bed at night.
It's the one they made you read in high school, likely in one of those boring English Lit classes that you prayed for a "C" grade on the final just to pass so that you could graduate?
Anyone? Anyone?
Does "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" sound familiar?
Please don't click that red "X" in the top right corner and stop reading.
I do have a point to make here.
Well, I read that story umpteen years ago and (oh-my-gosh-I-can't-believe-I-am-admitting-this) I have never forgotten about it.
Or that albatross.
The story wanted you to walk away with the analogy of the albatross as something that you have done or are connected with that keeps causing you problems and stops you from being successful.
My kids are my albatross.
Now wait...before y'all go crazy on me for saying that...hear me out.
My kids are my albatross.
My kids are my reminder.
My kids are something that I have done.
My kids are NOT preventing me from being successful.
They are my success story.
This fall, I will have a 5th grade girl and a 1st grade boy.
(Did I just type that correctly? I need to breathe for a moment now.)
They have made leaps and bounds in terms of achievement and progress.
Their speech and language issues have almost disappeared.
Yes, we have some residual issues that need fixin' up, but it's not something we can't handle.
We've had bigger hurdles to jump.
But when I look at them....I see where they were....and I see where they are now.
And when I reflect on those early days....those days of sitting in speech therapy clinics and all the money we invested and the fighting with insurance companies for approval and then the denials and the lack of progress and then the language bursts and then the struggles and then the victories....
....I see the albatross.
Because why would I want to forget the past when the past is part of who they are now and the beauty that has evolved.
And that is something I will wear around my neck any day of the week!


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If it's flavor you want, this cigar delivers it in spades. They pack a flavor wallop that's second to none. And a beautiful aroma tops it all off.
What a great cigar. No need to do a detailed review of this one. Doesn't get any better than this. Full, lots of smoke, creamy: a real treat.
I have tried dozens upon dozens of maduros and keep coming back to Padron. Purchased a box after I smoked my first one. Nothing like it!
I like variety so I smoke a lot of different cigars. I am always in search of the perfect cigar. Unfortunately, often times I am dissapointed by poor construction, tough draw, and bitter taste even on expensive cigars. Whenever I take a Padron out to smoke, I know it will be the same perfect quality almost every time. Smooth, easy draw. Great complexities of flavor. I smoke them down to the nub every time. I got the last box signed by all of the Padrons (and there are a lot of them) at an event. I told them they have the best cigars on the market and it is true. You can't go wrong with a Padron!
Other reviews I've read say it's a good cigar for the money, good everyday smoke, etc. It's a great cigar period, and I am very pleased with it. I will continue to buy. Not good with describing tastes like cofffe, leather, chocolate, etc. But it does have a a very complex taste that changes in different phases of your draw. It is excellent, I fantasize about actually pulling one out during the work day and smoking it right where I am.
WOW! Very nice smoke. Cool draw until the end. A hint of spice throughout. Very mild after taste. My new favorite smoke.
"EXCELLENT" A wonderful Cigar, I Enjoy a Maduro every Tuesday night with a glass of vintage port.. "PADRON" ALWAYS GREAT.
This is a really good smoke for the price. I have never had a problem with a Padron cigar, I have probably only smoked 20 or so Padrons but the cigars I have smoked have been great, and this one is no exception. Great burn, effortless draw, and flavorful smoke.
These are just a great Gar for the money. No major weaknesses. Great burn, draw, and taste. Yes the 1964 Aniv. is better but 2x as good. The 64 is 2x the price of the 2000 Maduro. These cigars are just a great value.
Like all Padron cigars, it is simply fantastic. Cannot be beat at this price point.
This Padron 2000 is not so pretty as some higher priced cigars but is tasty and smooth. It's stronger than mild but mild cigar smokers will find this easy to smoke. I enjoyed it down as far as it could go. TONS of smoke in this cigar, too. All cigars should have this kind of smoke. Flavors notes I detected were carmel, nuts, pepper, and coffee. Lots of creamy nuttiness.


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Culinary Adventure in Peru
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- Anticuchos - brochettes made from the cow heart, tasted like really flavorful steak!
- Causa rellena - a delicious stuffed potato dish with aji amarillo (yellow chile). It can be stuffed with chicken, tuna, crab, whatever you want and comes garnished with avocado...yummm!
- Chimichuri - a wonderfully garlicy green sauce served on fish or chicken.
- Papas a la huancaina - yet another potato dish, this one served with a spicy cheese sauce.
- Ceviche - a staple in Peru, raw seafood lightly cooked in lime juice and served with chili and onions. My personal favorite!
- Lomo saltado - sliced beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, chili, and vinegar, mixed with french fries and served with rice...ahhh yeah!
- Empanadas - another one of my favs, a Peruvian meat turnover filled with either chicken or beef and garnished with lime. My favorite ones also had hardboiled egg inside.
- Chupe de camarones - probably the best thing I tried, a Peruvian-style shrimp chowder with an orange hue and made with aji, peas, giant corn kernels, potatoes, onion, and garlic. Absolutely amazing!
- Aji de gallina - (Chile chicken). Thin strips of tender chicken served with a creamy yellow sauce made of aji amarillo, milk, and cheese.
- Chicharrones - Salted, deep fried pork. Enough said.


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The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!
©1971 Robert McCloskey; (P)2008 Penguin
"Narrator's fake accent a huge turnoff"
I don't love this like other McCloskey books. The story is okay, and the kids liked it. But the narrator uses a fake hillbilly/southern accent that not only grates to listen to, but makes all the characters seem slow-witted and unintelligent. Quirky doesn't have to sound inane. Really can't recommend this audiobook.
"One of the best"
This book was very good I would have licked it if homer was more involved in it but over all I loved it!
The care tears have very good persanelitey and I in joyed it a lot
Home school family with six children ages 7-21. We love listening to audible books together. We like Twaddle-free books.
"CHildhood Fun!"
Homer price is a fascinating young man who encounters many adventures in his small town. This book takes you back to a time when life was simpler and childhood was a time of freedom to explore and learn. I loved this book as a child and I am glad my children have been able to enjoy it too. My six year old had an eye injury and had to keep her eyes shut for a couple days and this was a wonderful treat to be able to pull out for her to listen to. The tears vanished and the smiles and giggles began as she listened to the stories about Homer Price. The older children would wander near and then have to stay and listen awhile too. This is just good plain fun!
"fun stories"
Homer Price was a fun listen. There are several different stories in this book. My husband and I both enjoyed it
"Perfect Chapter Book"
My kids, age. 4- 14 loved Homer's adventures! Would recommend it as a family read!
Charming little book with sweet vignette-type chapters. A little like Tom Sawyer in our minds.
"Entertaining for the whole family!"
We have a wide range of ages in our family, and all enjoyed this book. The reader is very good... good listening for a road trip!
My kids and i have already listened to this entertaining book several times. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who like childish antics and somewhat comically ridiculous storylines. Mr. Ferreri has many choices that really add to the story.
"it is SO SO SO FUNNY!!!!!!! it is GOOOOOD!!!!!!"
Yes,but i do not no what.
Yes, the story was good, BUT i think it was ok.
YOU HAVE TO READ THIS. Yes, the book was worth the time. I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE AROMA THE SKUNK !!!! The doughnut machine was great. AROMA IS THE FUNNIEST !!
the doughnut machine is the FUNNIEST !!!!!!!
"A Classic For Sure!"
The humor in the story was well presented by the reader.
As a parent I enjoyed the bits of the past my kids listened to and learned from. From my kids perspective they liked the pet skunk and the adventures that it was involved in the best.
This book had us laughing out loud.
We have chosen this to listen to several times and my girls have picked up the book to read themselves also. Proof that it's a great story.
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The park was much different than advertised, looks much worse in person than on the web. We had to leave one day early because our tanks filled up and the staff promised to drain them for us, but they didn't. The manager refused to refund one night, even though it wasn't our fault. We had small children and weren't warned about dangerous muskrat steel traps near our campsite. I would never recommend this campground to any family or friends. Pick another spot!
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