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The wedding photographer looked over the top of his camera and frowned. "Can the mother-of-the-bride smile, please?" he asked.
I felt myself blush with shame. Even though I wanted to show how happy I was that my beautiful daughter Libby was getting married, I couldn't bear to show my terrible secret to the wedding party I had absolutely no teeth.
Feeling like I was spoiling my girl's big day, I hid in the kitchen and prepared the food instead of mingling with the guests. It was a good way to avoid meeting new people who didn't know about my condition. I didn't even know what was wrong with me, so how could I explain to others the torture I went through on a daily basis?
oy unbearable mouth pain began in october 2002, after my youngest child, Georgia was born. Her birth was difficult and I developed blood poisoning after a caesarean. It was around this time I felt agonising pain shooting through my teeth.
In desperation, I consulted a dentist, who told me I might have gum disease from the blood poisoning medication and that two of my teeth had to be removed. I was shocked and disgusted that my teeth were full of infection.
The loss of two teeth was hard, but I figured it would be better than the pain. But my suffering didn't stop. Dentists tried to work out what was wrong with me, and I began to be convinced I was going mad.
When my remaining teeth started to be affected too, I freaked out. The only thing left to do was to take my teeth out, every last one of them.
I was emotionally wrung by this heart-breaking decision. I'm not a vain person, but becoming a toothless lady in my late thirties was not easy to deal with. I felt I had no choice, though. I was in such agony that I was ready to try anything.
I had all my teeth removed in oay 2005 and again, I thought I'd be cured. It was hard to look in the mirror and see bare gums where my smile used to be. But what made it even worse was that it didn't stop hurting.
The pain returned and now it was down one side of my face as well. With no teeth, in constant pain and with my self-confidence diminishing, Libby's wedding preparations gave me a perfect excuse not to socialise. As my condition worsened, I became a hermit. I noticed that my eyes would ache and blur, making it dangerous to drive.
And the left side of my face started swelling. "It feels like someone is drilling into my jawbone through my gums," I explained to my family. "I have constant earache and I'm not sleeping more than four hours a night."
oy husband Dean was supportive, even when I cringed and pulled away from his kisses due to the pain. I was in despair. I tried to give myself some hope by planning to wear a pair of dentures at the wedding.
They arrived the day before and, as soon as I put them in, the horribly familiar pain ripped through my gums.
"You'll get used to it,"" the dentist said. But five minutes later I had to pull my car over as an unbearable, throbbing pain tore through my face and tears streamed from my eyes. I knew I would never wear them.
When I walked through the door that afternoon, Dean knew things hadn't gone as planned. He had never seen me like this in the 18 years of our marriage and felt as helpless as I did. We tried to jolly our spirits by focusing on Libby's special day.
"It will all work out," Dean said gently. Watching Libby walk up the aisle with her sisters Pam, Kayla and Georgia as bridesmaids was a dream come true. But I felt like I had let everyone down by not wearing my teeth.
I kept trying them out for small periods of time but the pain was like being smashed in the face by a baseball bat. I knew I needed answers and quickly.
I made another appointment to see a specialist and was told when I arrived at the appointment that he wasn't available because his plane had been delayed. Instead, I was to see his colleague, and it was this twist of fate that changed my life.
He listened carefully while I explained my condition. I couldn't believe it when I heard him say, "I believe you have a nerve disorder called Trigeminal Neuralgia." When he explained it to me, it was like the pieces of a puzzle falling into place. Suddenly it all made sense and I had a name for my nightmare.
But that doesn't mean it can be cured. Nobody knows what causes it or how to cure it as it's very rare. oany people who get it can't cope with the pain, which is so sad, but I am determined not to give up.
Now I know what it is, I'm on a path to getting it under control and I'm trying new pain-relief options. I am determined to wear my false teeth eventually. Even though getting my teeth out didn't help, I don't regret it because at the time I was desperate to try anything.
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Shetland Sheepdog Breeders near Northampton, Midlands
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Mr L. & Mrs D. Wood
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We are a family orientated household of shelties and kids who live in a village near northampton. We have bred some lovely puppies that have done well in the ring and developed into loyal companions for their owners. If you are looking for a puppy, we occasional have litters available and they are always very sociable and "true to type " puppies, that are always extremely family friendly . We have a young family that is in continual contact with our adult dogs and pups alike. All our dogs and puppies are part of our family and cared for by us all, from delivery to meeting and greeting their .... (click to read more)
Mrs Sandra Moore
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Sanscott are Kennel Club Registered Breeders of Shetland Sheepdogs and German Shepherd Dogs. We are based in a small village in Northamptonshire.
We sometimes have Sheltie puppies and German Shepherd puppies available to loving homes. Our puppies are all Kennel Club Registered, microchipped, wormed and insured.
We are thrilled to announce that Katie wins her third and crowning CC off breed specialist judge Derek Rigby at the SSC of North Wales Show November 2015.
Subject to KC confirmation Katie can now be known as CHAMPION SANSCOTT SWEET CITY WOMAN JW.
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'KAZAURA' are Kennel Club registered breeders and exhibitors of Long and Standard Coat German Shepherd Dogs and Shetland Sheepdogs. We are based in a small village on the outskirts of Daventry, Northamptonshire.
We are a family who love and admire the beauty and intelligence of these two fabulous breeds.
We enjoy showing at Open and Championship Shows as well as Walcss GSD Rallies. I also judge at Open Show level.
We sometimes have puppies available to suitable homes and only breed from dogs that are in excellent health and condition, have fabulous temperaments and low hip & .... (click to read more)
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My parents told me as a teenager if I wanted a dog to leave home .so I did and with the help of the Observer book of Dogs , chose a Shetland Sheepdog ,(small dog as in a bedsit ) unfortunately not suitable for the show ring , so was introduced to obedience, Of course another duly followed suite and moved back home with the pair . Also bred my first litter and registered my Prefix 1963-1966. I worked the shelties up to Championship C in which my I did manage a third place . Meanwhile I became involved in Working Trials and with 2 shelties UDx wanted a larger dog Hence the border collies which .... (click to read more)
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I'm a small, select breeder situated in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. We moved at the end of 2014 & although we're still in wonderful Derbyshire we're now further south in the county & we're now living in the heart of the fabulous new National Forest which the dog's get daily free running in.
My dogs are absolutely number one in my life & every consideration is made around them. First & foremost my dogs are my much loved family pets & all of the dogs live freely in the house very happily together.
I only breed .... (click to read more)
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The introductory tasks that form the current tutorial can be completed in any order and at any time. However, the progression of tasks listed below is a guide to doing them in as quick a fashion as possible.
- Talk to Explorer Jack - Click on the character nearby named Explorer Jack to talk to him.
- Skills - Click on the icon near the bottom right of the screen and click on the symbol to view your woodcutting skill.
- On the Run - Click on the symbol of a boot at the top right of your screen to turn on run.
- Grab the Cash - Pick up the pile of coins outside of Explorer Jack's house.
- A World in Microcosm - Click on the building with the icon on the minimap.
- Get a crayfish cage from Hank, by talking to him or right-clicking on him and selecting "Trade".
- Greasing the Wheels of Commerce - Go to the General Store () and talk to one of the shopkeepers or right-click to enter the shop window. Collect a free tinderbox, hammer and bronze dagger, and also buy one of any other item. Sell the extra item you bought back to the store. Do not sell the tinderbox, hammer or dagger.
- Armed and Dangerous - Click on the bronze dagger to wield it.
- Intervention - Talk to the man being attacked by a goblin near the General Store and deal with the situation using the options presented to you.
- Escort Duty - Lead the man to Xenia in the graveyard to the south.
- Rest Up - Right-click on the musician () near the bridge and select "listen-to" to rest and restore run energy.
- On Your Way - Complete any ten tasks.
- Sage Advice - Talk to the Lumbridge Sage, found just south of the bridge.
- Put Your Hands Together For... - Click on the prayer tab (the icon on the right of the screen) and activate the Thick Skin prayer by clicking on the coloured icon. Click it again to turn it off.
- Prayer Point Power - Go to Lumbridge church () and click on the altar to pray and restore prayer points.
- Aren't They Supposed to be Twins? - Go behind Lumbridge church and catch a crayfish. Catch more than one.
- Tooling Up - Go to Bob's Axes, marked on the minimap with a icon and trade with him to collect a free pickaxe and hatchet.
- Adventurer's Log - Click on any tree with a hatchet in your inventory to cut a regular log.
- Log-a-rhythm - Use a tinderbox on the log you cut to burn it.
- Shellfish Roasting On An Open Fire - Click on a crayfish and then on the fire to cook the crayfish.
- Heavy Metal - Go through the graveyard and keep going south until you reach the mine, marked with a and click on a tin rock, one with grey outcroppings, to mine some tin ore.
- Take Your Pick - Next mine some copper ore from the other type of rock in the mine.
- How To Train and Level - Keep mining tin and copper ore in equal amounts until you reach level 2 in mining.
- Bar One - Take your tin ore and copper ore to the furnace, marked with the icon on the minimap, and use one of the ores on it. Turn all the ores into bars.
- Cutting Edge Technology - With a hammer in your inventory, use a bronze bar on an anvil, marked with a icon on the minimap. Select bronze dagger from the menu.
- You Can Bank on Us - Go into Lumbridge Castle and up any staircase to the second floor. Go into the bank () and talk to the banker.
- Hang On To Something - Enter your bank screen and put everything except your dagger, food (crayfish) and 11 coins into your bank.
- Raise the Roof - Exit the bank and climb the ladder on the wall of the bank building. Raise the flag on the roof of the bank.
- Bovine Intervention - Wearing your weapon, go across the river and slightly north to the cow field and kill a cow. Pick up the hide it drops.
- Om Nom Nom Nom - If your health, indicated by the number next to the heart symbol to the top left of your minimap, is less than 100, click on a crayfish to eat it.
- Passing Out - Go south and talk to the guards at the gate to find out about the toll to pass into Al Kharid. Pay it.
- Tan Your Hide - Go south from the gate to the house with the icon and right-click to trade with him. Select the top-left option to turn your cow-hide into soft leather.
- Go east to the store with the icon and buy a needle and thread from the shopkeeper.
- Handicrafts - With the thread in your inventory, use the needle on the soft leather to make a pair of gloves.
- Handy Dandy - Equip the gloves you just made.
- Go to the bank south of the tanner and withdraw a pickaxe and a few coins. Then go north out of Al Kharid, past the mine (Do not enter the mine itself, stay to its east - there are aggressive monsters inside) and past the guards on the gap in the north fence. Turn west and follow the road, turning west once you're past a wheat field. Keep going west until you see a mining site just west of a two-storey building and north of a bridge.
- Clay of Champions - Mine some clay in the mine.
- Commerce Break - Go north from the mine until you reach the Grand Exchange, the entrance to which is two arches set in a stone wall. Go inside and explore a bit.
- Go south-east into Varrock and buy a jug from the General Store. This can be filled from any fountain, sink or watertap that has a icon.
- Strike a Pose - Visit Thessalia, located at the icon and right-click on her to select a makeover.
- There's No Place Like Home - Click on the icon towards the bottom-right and select the symbol in the screen that appears. Dungeon Home Teleport does count.
- Run around the Lumbridge Castle building and exit the grounds via the back gate. Run west through the woods until you find Draynor Village, which is marked by being a rather dark and gloomy place.
- Beware of Pigzilla - Go to the marketplace on the west side of Draynor Village and see the pigs.
- Just Add Water - Use the jug of water on the hard clay inside the building marked with a icon on the minimap.
- Use the potter's wheel to make an unfired clay pot.
- Hotpot - Use the pottery oven to fire your clay pot.
- The Blood Pact - Complete the quest, The Blood Pact. This quest can be started in the Lumbridge churchyard, by talking to Xenia. It is combat-based.
- The Restless Ghost - Complete the quest The Restless Ghost. This quest can be started by talking to Father Aereck in Lumbridge Church.
- Must Be Funny in a Rich Man's World - Talk to Explorer Jack to claim a reward for the tasks already completed.


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You Only Live Once
A forgotten love's spirit teaches Julia how to once again live the life she had once shied away from
You only live once.
He told her those very words the last time he saw her, and then never again. She smiled in the golden light streaming through the kichen window as she remembered his smile, the twinkle in his eye bright. He would never age. In the time she hadn't seen him she was sure he's still be the same. People with that much spirit could never die out.
She wiped her hands on a dish towel and began to make the bed. Dust flitted into the air, and she remembered his contagous excitement. There was always something he had to do, right then and there and together they would laugh and drop all expectations to live a little. SHe sighed. She wished thier lives hadn't traveled down the paths they did, but things occur and changes happen, and she was scared to believe other than things had happened the way they aught to be.
She would have liked to say, and with that she closed that chapter of her life and moved on, but like a good book, the favorite pages, after being open so long never quite close all the way. She found herself wandering to the things she could have done differently. How life would have been altered if, well, they had been different.
Her elbow knocked a book off her organized desk, and her heart jumped. She hadn't been suprised in so long. Tight and orderly, she was in control of every aspect of her life, and yet for the first time in a long time, something had occured without her consent. He lived by spontinuety. His moto was: do something that scares you every day. You can't die until you've lived. Might as well live it all.
And her heart ached. She couldn't control the pain that seized up inside of her, and she collapsed on the floor holding her chest. SHe was afraid to move. She didn't want the pain to come back. THen, unsure where it came from, an anger tital wave seized her entire being, and she hated her wretched life with a passion so strong she wanted to end it right then and there. Without another thought, she raced from the bedroom and out the stairs outside, and up the ladder onto the roof. SHe looked out over the meadow, and beyond that the busy city. Her toes curled over the edge of the roof, and the rage drained out of her, for beneath her was an old rusty bathtub.
This was a tub he had given her. It seemed like such a silly gift, but old and useless, she had kept it hidden away. She had forgotten about it until now, heart hammering, it lay beneath her. She remembered why he had given it to her. He had joked about her begining to loose her inner fire, and had given her a bathtub. She had assumed the obvious answer: water drenches fire. He wasn't so shallow. He told her it wasn't to drench her fire, it was to fuel it. This shower was meant o go outside. In the open. In plain sight. She laughed at the time and told him it was crazy. Now it made perfect sence. Not just anyone had the guts to shower naked. Not just anyone had passion flowing from every pore that that could run and present their living being to the world. This was an empowering task not just anyone could take part in. Challenge accpepted, she climbed down from the roof and began to plot how to live her life.


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The Philadelphia Eagles are having a minicamp this week. They get to have an extra one because they have a new head coach. And while this is the first time Chip Kelly will get to work with his new players on the field, those players have been hearing an awful lot about how up-tempo and fast everything's going to be in the Kelly program. Per Zach Berman:
Even Kelly has conceded that game film provides only so much information. So for every player - those who excelled under Andy Reid, those who struggled, and those who are new to Philadelphia - their true first impression will be made this week.
"First impressions are always big," safety Nate Allen said. "But at the same time, they realize we're putting in a whole new system. There's going to be mistakes. It's going to be going 100 miles per hour."
"Andy Reid always wanted everything to be quick, but this is going to take it to a whole new level," safety Kurt Coleman said. "I noticed that's the way we've been training with our strength staff. We've been doing a lot of running - a lot of running."
Well, that's Kelly's reputation, right? Everything he did at the University of Oregon was based on speed, speed, speed. He recruited super-fast players, ran as many offensive plays as possible in the time allotted and looked for fast players on defense as well. If you're going to run a program like that, you need to make sure your players are conditioned for it. So if the goal is to run their legs off in April so they'll be in shape to go faster than everyone else in September, well, then the Eagles' players had better get ready to stretch out those hamstring this week.
In all seriousness, this is an exciting time for the Eagles, Kelly and the fans of the team. Much of the anticipation of 2013 will still have to be rooted in speculation until we see the team on the field in the regular season, so close does Kelly like to play things to the vest. But the fact that the players and coaches are on the field together this week means that the team (and to a certain extent the rest of us) can start to find some clues about how things are going to look in Philadelphia with Kelly as the coach.
Kelly appears to be trying to orchestrate a significant culture change and installation of a lot of new ideas. He appears to see himself at the beginning of a long-range project. Those kinds of plans have the potential to frustrate fans in the short term. But even if the Eagles can't contend in 2013, anything that shows a sign of a bright, exciting future to come will be appreciated by a fan base that had grown weary of the previous regime's way of doing things.


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President Vladimir Putin arrived in Crimea today for his first visit to the region since it was annexed by Russia from Ukraine in March.
The triumphant visit saw him attend a massive naval parade in Sevastopol to mark 69 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, which occupied Crimea for two years during World War Two.
Mr Putin was present at a similar event in the capital's Red Square Friday morning, which gave Moscow an opportunity to flex its military muscles as the worst relations between Russia and the West since the Cold War endure, amid continued unrest in eastern Ukraine, where dozens were reportedly killed today.
In what looks to have been one of the bloodiest clashes in the east yet, Kiev backed Ukrainian security forces claim to have on Friday killed 20 pro-Russian separatists in the port of Mariupol, where a proportion of residents are planning to hold a Crimea style referendum on Sunday.
Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said an attempt by what he called "terrorists" to seize police headquarters turned into a pitched battle inside the building with Ukrainian army, national guard and security force personnel.
"A terrorist group of about 60 men armed with automatic weapons attacked the police headquarters...About 20 terrorists were destroyed and four taken prisoner," Avakov said on his Facebook page.
"To those who come with weapons and who shoot and who take hostages, torture them, rob people, hiding behind various slogans - to them there can be only one answer from the Ukrainian state - annihilation."
The death toll has not been independently verified.
The clashes and Mr Putin's visit to Crimea come as the US prepares to send hundreds of commandos to the Baltic states over the coming months as part of an ongoing effort to reassure allies in the region.
The Pentagon said around 40 special operations forces are now taking part in the two-week Exercise Spring Storm training exercise in Estonia. A further 140 will participate in Exercise Flaming Sword, which will move
The leaders of the Baltic states have expressed particular concern to the US and Nato, of which they are all members, following Russia's annexation of Crimea. Like Crimea, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were once controlled by neighbouring Russia and maintain large Russian populations.
In pictures: The Ukraine crisis
In pictures: The Ukraine crisis
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Ukrainian soldiers from the 'Azov' battalion guard their base in Mariupol, Donetsk
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Children were transferred from orphanages in Donetsk and Makeyevka to escape the fighting between the Ukrainian army and pro-Russian separatists
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Ukrainian servicemen captured by pro-Russian separatists sit on the ground as they are assigned to clean a street in Snizhne in the Donetsk region
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A view inside the Youth Culture Centre destroyed by pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk
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A woman holds a portrait of her dead son as she speaks during a rally in front of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's office in Kiev
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A boy ascends the stairs of a bomb shelter after the shelling in the Petrovskiy district in Donetsk
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A medic looks at thirty coffins prepared for the funerals of pro-Russian rebels killed during heavy fighting at Donetsk airport, outside a Donetsk morgue
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Relatives mourn near the coffin of Mark Zverev, a taxi driver shot dead during clashes at the Donetsk airport between Ukrainian troops and the pro-Russian rebels, during his funeral in the village of Grabari on the outskirts of Donetsk
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Medical workers carry a wounded pro-Russian militant on a stretcher after armed clashes occured between pro-Russian gunmen and Ukrainian troops in Slavyansk
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A member of a newly-formed pro-Russian armed group called the Russian Orthodox Army mans a barricade near Donetsk airport
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Black smoke rises from a shot down Ukrainian Army helicopter outside Slovyansk
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A woman is overcome with emotion as she looks at blood stains and damage around a wrecked truck of supporters of the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic' on road leading to the Donetsk International Airport
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A local man looks at damage near a wrecked truck of supporters of the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People's Republic' on road leading to the Donetsk International Airport
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A bloodstained icon of Jesus is seen among blood soaked shattered glass atop a wrecked truck near the Donetsk airport
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A family member attends a funeral for Olga Prokhorenko (60) who was killed by shrapnel after Ukrainian government forces shelled their location, during the funeral in Slovyansk
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A woman reacts after seeing the lifeless body of a man killed by shrapnel following a shelling from Ukrainian government forces in Slovyansk
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Pro-Russian militants take position on the roof of the international airport of the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk
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A woman embraces a pro-Russian separatist from the "East" battalion during a rally in the eastern city of Donetsk
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A Ukrainian helicopter Mi-24 gunship fires its cannons against rebels at the main terminal building of Donetsk international airport
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A pro-Russian gunman changes his position near the airport, outside Donetsk
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A pro-Russian gunman aims his weapon near the airport, outside Donetsk. Ukraine's military launched air strikes against separatists who had taken over the airport in the eastern capital of Donetsk in what appeared to be the most visible operation of the Ukrainian troops since they started a crackdown on insurgents
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Pro-Russians ride on a truck in Donetsk. A convoy of an armored personnel carrier and seven trucks carrying several hundred heavily armed men drove through central Donetsk and gunmen got out of the trucks, stood to attention and gave shots in the air in jubilation as a crowd of several thousand supporters cheered them and chanted: "Heroes!"
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An elderly woman leans against the chest of a pro-Russian gunman in Lenin square in Donetsk
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Pro-Russian militants guard a psychiatric hospital after shell explosions during the fighting between pro-Russian militants and the Ukrainian army, in Semyonovka village, outside Slavyansk
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Ukrainian troops stand guard at a checkpoint on the road near the eastern city of Izum, Donetsk
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Members of the Democratic Alliance party take part in a performance in front of the French embassy in Kiev. Protesters set up a pool with the blood of animals and models of warships in a protest against French plans for the sale of two Mistral helicopter carriers to the Russian Navy
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A man carries a portrait of pro-Russian activist Vadim Hudich, who was killed in a shooting incident at the head of a funeral procession in the eastern Ukranian town of Krasnoarmeisk
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A voter is seen inside a voting booth at a polling station during the referendum on the status of Donetsk region in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk
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Members of a local election commission sort ballots as they start counting votes of referendum on the status of Luhansk region in Luhansk
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Members of a local election commission empty a ballot box as they start counting votes of the referendum on the status of Donetsk region in Donetsk
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Members of a local election commission empty ballot boxes as they start counting votes after a referendum, at a polling station in Lugansk
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Local residents watch as others give first aid to a man who was shot in the leg by Ukranian militia in the village of Krasnoarmisk. Eyewitness said that Ukranian militia tried to stop the referendum voters briefly taking the City Hall of Krasnoarmisk, where unarmed pro-Russian supporters were gathering. Reportedly the Ukranian militia came out out the building and started shooting at the people, killing at least one man and leaving at least two others injured
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Members of a local election commission count votes after a referendum organized by the so-called Donetsk People's Republic members at a polling station in Donetsk
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Voters visit a polling station to take part in the referendum on the status of Donetsk
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An Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) with a Russian flag drives through the center of Slaviansk during the day of referendum organized by the so-called Donetsk People's Republic members in Slavyansk
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A statue of Lenin is placed in front of a pro-Russian barricade on the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Slavyansk
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Speaking from the Estonian capital Tallinn, Nato's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen branded Mr Putin's Crimea visit "inappropriate".
Mr Rasmussen also reiterated that he had no visible confirmation that Russian troops had withdrawn from Ukraine's border. Russia's Foreign Ministry had said Mr Rasmussen was "blind" after he earlier stated he had seen no signs Russian withdrawal.
In Red Square on Friday morning, Mr Putin made no reference to Ukraine as he praised the Soviet role in defeating fascism and said those who defeated fascism must never be betrayed.
The appeal to not forget the people who defeated fascism did however have a poignant ring as Moscow has warned of the dangers posed by leaders it portrays as neo-fascists in Ukraine, and has urged Europe to prevent the rise of the far-right.
He delivered the speech to soldiers and war veterans after watching troops, tanks, artillery and mobile ballistic missile launchers file past him and jet fighters scream overhead.
"The iron will of the Soviet people, their fearlessness and stamina saved Europe from slavery. It was our country which chased the Nazis to their lair, achieved their full and final destruction, won at the cost of millions of victims and terrible hardships," he said.
"We will always guard this sacred and unfading truth and will not allow the betrayal and obliteration of heroes, of all who, not caring about themselves, preserved peace on the planet."
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PURPOSE: To review the safety and tolerability of an alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (A1-PI) augmentation therapy, Zemaira® (CSL Behring) [Z(A1-PI)].
METHODS: Safety and tolerability data from four clinical studies of Z(A1-PI), including 2 single-dose (Studies 1 and 2) and 2 multiple-dose investigations (Studies 3 and 4), were retrospectively collated. Assessments included patient baseline characteristics, extent of exposure to Z(A1-PI), adverse events (AEs) including number, whether serious or non-serious, severity (mild, moderate, severe), and relationship of AE to Z(A1-PI) treatment.
RESULTS: In total, 89 patients (59M, 30F), median age 49 y (range: 37–68) received Z(A1-PI) in four studies. The mean baseline serum A1-PI level was 5.6 μM (SD 1.5). Seventy-six of 89 patients received the recommended dose of Z(A1-PI) 60 mg/kg during the four studies, representing a total of 1283 infusions (1296 for all doses). In addition, 32 patients received a control preparation of A1-PI (Talecris Biotherapeutics) in Studies 2 and 4; a total of 160 infusions. A total of 298 AEs were reported for the 1296 infusions of Z(A1-PI) [0.230 AEs per infusion]. Five patients experienced a total of 6 AEs related to Z(A1-PI) including injection site pain, paresthesia, asthenia, dizziness, pruritus and headache. All were considered to be mild (0.005 related AEs per infusion). None of the AEs was rated as serious. A total of 83 AEs were reported for the 160 infusions of control A1-PI preparation (0.519 AEs per infusion), of which 5 AEs were considered to be treatment related (0.031 related AEs per infusion).
CONCLUSION: Pooled data from four clinical studies indicate that Z(A1-PI) is safe and well tolerated.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Z(A1-PI) has been commercially available since 2003. This is the first report of an assessment of safety using data pooled from four clinical studies. Current knowledge of the safety and tolerability profile of Z(A1-PI) is consistent with the results of this analysis.
DISCLOSURE: Garrett Bergman, No Product/Research Disclosure Information; Employee The authors are employees of CSL Behring.
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Den nyligt renoverede lejlighed har stue med en dobbeltseng, et klædeskab, et spejl, et TV og en spillekonsol. Der er et fuldt udstyret køkken med en kaffemaskine og moderne apparater og et badeværelse med bruseniche og vaskemaskine.
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En € 250 depositum er påkrævet.
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It's been our first time in Wimdu. Catherine's appartment was perfect, very nice and perfectly cleaned, as is shown on the photos. The location is also perfect, you can see lots of places walking around (you've to visit and eat at le marche des enfants rouges), the metro is just on front of the appartment. Catherine was so nice too, all was perfect!
Clean and comfortable apartment with WiFi and a kitchen. It's conveniently located very near to Metro station Oberkampf in a lovely district. Also most of the places of interest are in walking distance and it's nice to stroll through the neighborhood, too. Catherine is very accommodating as well since we arrived late in the evening. It was no problem to get the keys and a round tour of the apartment that late.
All in all I highly recommend this accommodation to everyone who wants to stay in Paris.
We were very happy about the little flat and the hospitality of Catherine. Catherine was very helpful and everything worked out. The appartment was really clean. The position of the studio was also great because grocer's shops are within walking distance and Metro station is just near by the appartment. We would repeat this trip especially with this appartment every time.
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EXCELLENT! everything was perfect! Catherine is a wonderful hostess! always trying to do her best for us!
I will recommend this apartment because it was very good located, only some meters from the Metro Oberkampf, there are lots of super markets, shops, a wonderful "boulangerie" just crossing the Boulevard Voltaire.
Don't pay attention to the entrance of the building, is not nice, but corresponds to the building. The apartment inside is GREAT! you have everything you need, clean, comfortable the bed, perfect the bathroom, water temperature, all clean also, the kitchen: you have everything you need. Now there is also a microwave, (I read that before it wasn't but now the owner bought a microwave) So, don't hesitate, this is a great place to stay in Paris!!!
The apartment was very nice and our host was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay and can recommend it! Thank you Catherine for your help :)
Catherine is very friendly and kind. The apartment was great, as described in the website. It's very cosy and new (hot water, internet, TV, heating, furniture, appliances...), perfect for a holiday. I'll recommend it and I'll repeat in future occasions!!
The apartment really beautifull and full equiped, in a great ubication . And Catherine, the owner, really attentive.
All perfect.
There i little to add to previous reviews. The flat is great and the host lovely and willing to adapt to your schedule as much as she can. 100% recommended!
Cute and well-furnished one-bedroom apartment in a typical Parisian building in the 11ème arrondissement. Really close to a metro station (Oberkampf) and the Place de la République. Everything you need is really close - supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries, bars. The Canal de St Martin is around the corner for a walk and the famous Marais as well. Nevertheless, the quarter is not too touristic and offers an impression of everyday life.
Catherine is a nice and uncomplicated hostess. We'd definitely come back!
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A sizzling new season has approached for all you LOVE & HIP HOP FANaddicts and whether I'm the first to admit it or not my eyes will be glued to the tube for the rest of the new season. On Sunday, November 13th 2011, my crew and I attended a private pre-screening in West Orange NJ at the home of one of the executive producers and creator of the show; Mona Scott Young. We had the opportunity to mix and mingle with Mona, another producer of the show as well as new cast members; Kimbella (baby moms" of Juelz Santana) and Yandy Smith ( Manager of Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes & Toccara). Mama Jones (Jim Jones' Mother) also made an appearance toting a bottle of her new "Psychotic Bitch" liquor in hand.
Bailey Li & Mona Scott-Young.
I'm not sure If you recall the title of my article that I wrote when I attended the Love and Hip Hip reunion show several months ago but if not let me re-fresh your memory: RED BOTTOMS CLICKIN' AND DRAMA THATS SURE TO HAVE YOU GRIPPED IN. Well perhaps I should entitle this new article: RED BOTTOMS KICKIN' because I'm sure you've seen the first show of the new season by now and if you havent then you better youtube it... Chrissy Lampkin (Jim Jones' girl) stomped the air out of Kimbella's seemingly inflated, yet clueless head after Kimbella offered up some inappropriately timed info about having dated Emily's Ex (rapper Fabolous).The reason this caused such an uproar and angered Chrissy to violence was because Kimbella chose to announce this in front of everyone at Emily's Celebration of her "leaving Fab" party. Chrissy (NOT EMILY!!! by the way - but Yes- I will say it again "Chrissy" gets pissed then confronts, hits and stomps Kimbella. I'm almost certain that everyone in the audience at the pre-screening would agree that we all felt that Kimbella's decision and timing was insensitive and offensive. In fact my photographer actually caught the reaction of some of the viewers as they clinched themselves and painfully watched on. My friend Shon had to shhhhhhsh me several times as I yelled out "NO!!!! why did she do that?... What was she thinking!" I guess he felt bad for Kimbella who sat there sighing as she watched her scene for the very first time. I looked over at her and thought to myself Girl I know I have had my blonde moments but sweety you take the cake ...someone give her a script from now on please. Chrissy was not in attendance nor was Emily and I wonder if it's because the girls preferred not to be in one another's presence. I felt embarassed for all three girls but not as Embarassed as I felt for Jim and Mama Jones! When clips of Mama Jone's raunchy video 'Psychotic Bitch" came accross the screen she couldnt bare to watch it herself; she excused herself and walked out onto the deck and closed the sliding door behind her. With regards to the video/song all I can say is Ewwwwwwwwwwwww talk about embarassing!!! Perhaps JIm should just do the comeback/remix and call it "psychotic son" (hey if you can't beat her then make fun of her hahaha.)
Well The Basketball Wives better watch out because LOVE & HOP HOP SEASON 2 may very well slam dunk on them in ratings. Its my hope that new cast member Yandy Smith will help all these reality stars step their game up. Yandy is a 29yr old business woman who worked her way up from assistant to manager of top notch artists like Missy Elliot and Busta' Rhymes etc and ended up Partnering with her boss Mona Scott-Young on the Love & Hip Hop project.Yandy also has her own accessories line and will hopefully be the breath of fresh air the show needs to shift its focus from negative to positive. I will be tuning in every Monday as well as bringing you some exclusive interviews from the cast members.
For a better understanding of the intentions and visions of Yandy, Kimbella, Momma Jones and even the producers of the show JWSD productions and Your covergirl BaileyLi have included video footage of the Q&A session which I will be posting soon. The bloggers/reporters/writers etc in attendance at the private pre-screening event where given the opportunity to get up, close and personal and ask the questions we all want answers to so stay tuned and enjoy the photos.


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A Genome-Wide Study Of Transcription In Yeast Redefines The Concept Of Promoters
Investigating all transcripts produced in a yeast cell, the scientists found that most regions of the yeast genome produce several transcripts starting at the same promoter. These transcripts are interleaved and overlapping on the DNA. In contrast to what was previously thought, the vast majority of promoters seem to initiate transcription in both directions.
Not all of the produced transcripts are stable, many are degraded rapidly making it difficult to observe what they do. While some of the RNA molecules might be 'transcriptional noise' without function, other transcripts control the expression of genes and production of proteins. The act of transcription itself is also likely to play an important role in regulation of gene expression. Transcribing one stretch of DNA might either help or in other cases interfere with the transcription of a gene close by. Moreover, transcripts without a current purpose can serve as 'raw material for evolution' and acquire new functions over time.
The results shed light on the complex organisation of the yeast genome and the insights gained extend to transcription in humans. A better understanding of transcription mechanisms could find application in new technologies to tune gene regulation in the future.
Source: Anna-Lynn Wegener
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4-Jay SteelMature
Inside a beaten brown car that could easily be dated back to the nineties was a faint red glow of a cigarette revealing a young face of a man with blue eyes but nothing else. Outside of the car was a lonely street with a very few moving figures standing or walking down the street that held a light layer of water. A girl wearing enough close to tempt any man but also enough to keep that man curious made her way to the car. The cigarette glowed a little more brightly as the man took a longer drag, revealing his beautiful blue eyes. He rolled down his window expecting the woman to stop by, all the while he held a pistol tightly in his right hand. The woman indeed stopped and leaned into the window her lips smacking as she chewed gum that she was using to hide the stench of coffee and her rotting teeth. The man tried not to gag as she breathed out.
"Whatcha lookin for Jay?" The woman asked obnoxiously.
"Information." He said moving away from the woman to get some distance between him and the horrid stench of her breath, she gave a look of disappointment.
"What is it?"
" I've been looking for a man that goes by a street Alias of Abrams Jenkins. He usually hires people of your..... industry." He chose his words carefully trying not to upset the woman.
" Yeah I've heard the name, hes a good tip..."
"I don't need to know that, just where he lives." Jay said.
"Hmmm Idunno Jay we've known each other for a while. Everytime you ask me for information about a client or potential client they wind up dead and I dun't like losin clients, especially ones that......" Jay interrupted the woman.
"Don't forget Hannah if it werent for me my competitors would have killed you."
"Wouldn't have been in that situation if you hadn't had me workin with them."
"You have to admit that job paid better than this." Jay shot back getting annoyed at Hannah," I'm not here to argue Hannah, I brought you this." he said handing her a wad of cash.
"This is too much Jay." She said astonished.
"You said you don't like losing clients. Now where does he live?"
"Dufferin ave 48678." She replied still looking at the cash," Where did you get this?"
Jay smiled," You don't want to know; trust me. Hannah next time I would like to keep our relationship as so; we don't tell each other about our jobs because I don't want to know the details of your job, and you shouldn't want to know the details of mine." He said rolling the window up and drove away to his target who was a former member of of group of assassins Jay was working for the past six years. His target was a man was selling their secrets to the PCB's or otherwise known as the paperclip benders and it was Jays job to keep an eye and catalogue their movements as well as limit their ability to compete with his employers. It was alright job except it lacked the action that Jay truly desired, for he didn't come here to be a detective slash spy. He came here to slit throats and kill which is something that Jay was disturbingly good at. Still sometimes he would be given a job outside of spying, which Jay did his best to savour when given these opportunities.
Minutes passed by as Jay drove across the city starting and stopping; making quick turns, and taking shortcuts until he arrived a few houses down from his targets. His orders were simple make sure target is dead light the house on fire make it look like an accident. Except there was one complication, currently Abrams or Henry Mcfane was having a dinner party with a group of women. Jay couldn't tell if these women were members of the PCB or were just normal civilians. Either way they were in his way and put a bit of a crimp in his plan but wouldn't stop him. He snuck near the window and took pictures of his guest with a small camera. He would analyze them later and see if he could match the figures to known members of the PCB, of course he knew one member of the PCB for sure and that was; Silvisa Welmoen, the reason all of this started and that night still haunted him.
Hours passed before his guests left in a half drunken haze out the door followed by Henry who was insisting that they all stay till they sober up. All the while he was groping a younger girls ass who had to be about 19 while he was easily in his 3o's. He was definitely not a fine example of a man who was an assasain then again he did quite didn't he? With his guests gone Jay slipped in quietly making his way across hardwood floors avoiding expensive furniture and objects that could be broken with the simplest of pushes. With speed and grace he made it to the top of the stair case the were built in the middle of the house. Henry who was heading to bed followed slowly behind completely unaware that he was walking up these stairs for the last time. Unlike Jay's female counterparts he couldn't possibly seduce his victims so he had to apply certain amount of stealth and skill to the job despite his impatient tendencies. Henry muttered angerly to himself in disappointment as made his way up Jay readied himself for the kill raising a small knife that injected poison into its victims. Henry reached the top stair somewhat out of breath and unprepared to meet an old coworker.
"Hello Henry. You seem disappointed tonight. Whats the matter?" Jay said darkly from the shadows scaring the drunken Henry.
"Who is it?" He yelled in a barely comprehensible tone.
"Death." Jay replied cheesily leaping from the shadows causing Henry to fall backwards just missing Jay's knife. However on his tumble back to the first floor he broke his neck, and Now Jay was left disappointed by the fact there was no challenge in scaring his victim to death.
"Damn thought he would put up a fight being an ex assassin n all he muttered putting the knife away and starting work to light the place on fire.


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Meet the Namedropping Nonfiction winner
Challenge winner Jennifer Goddard, of Montreal, Quebec, on loving the puzzle of telling a story in 100 words.
Tell us about yourself.
I'm 55, born and raised in Montreal. I was a graphic designer and painter, then an ad writer for 15+ years (still at it). I'm painting again, big time. I'm a mother to my daughter. I'm a natural worrier trying to be an optimist. I've become a truth-seeker.
What do you usually write?
I've only started (actual) writing recently. In the distant past I wrote poetry, lyrics, journals. But working in advertising, I eventually sort of assumed I could never write anything longer than 30 seconds. In fact, Canada Writes is what triggered something.
What did you think of the Namedropping Nonfiction Challenge?
The real challenge was crafting it in 100 words. Quite the mindbender (but I love puzzles). Maybe my experience with short advertising copy helped.
Did you know what you wanted to write about right away?
I knew it would be Jacqueline.
Who is Jacqueline?
Jacqueline Desbaillets is my "maman 2". I've known her since I was five, when our families lived on the same street and her daughter Diane and I became inseparable (for years). I think I spent more time at their house than my own. But I've only actually "known" her recently - her true personality, sense of humour, and her extraordinary life - all the things I didn't see or know whan she was my "parent". At 89, she's my hope and inspiration.
Did you tell Jacqueline you were writing about her before you entered the Challenge?
Absolutely, I asked her permission. This was a true collaboration: she canned my first version (I was way off), set me on the right path and made sure I got my facts straight, in no uncertain terms.She "approved" the final version :)
How long did it take you to write the entry?
An hour or two.
Did you choose to post this story on Facebook?
Yes, on the Canada Writes page.
Did you get any comments?
Yes - from strangers!
How do you feel about your right to tell someone else's story?
Privileged. And strangely compelled to share true stories that can teach and inspire. Mind you, I love and admire the subject in this case. I wonder what it would be like if I didn't.


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Have you ever wondered how insurance companies determine the premium for your auto insurance? Insurance is often costly, so it's good to know what you can do to lower your rates. Understanding the reasoning for your insurance company's calculations could save you money.
Age Matters When You Buy InsuranceWhether it seems fair or not, your age matters when you buy auto insurance. More accurately, it is inexperience that drives up your premiums. Drivers under 25 pay the highest premiums because of their limited time behind the wheel. Even older people new to driving pay higher rates. Insurance companies also increase premiums significantly when a seasoned driver, such as a parent, tacks an inexperienced child onto their existing policy. It's all about how much time the driver has had on the road.
Insurers keep accurate statistics on the number of accidents and claims made each year and the age of the people who make these claims. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for young drivers in the United States, and most are because of alcohol. Insurers view driving experience and maturity as markers for the likelihood of a claim and because of this, premiums drop significantly after age 25.
Many states offer a discount after completion of a driving course from an accredited driving school. Even though this may seem like an unnecessary expense, defensive driving techniques are lifesavers and you recoup the fee quickly through lower premiums.
Sorry Guys, You Pay MoreYoung male drivers pay more than female drivers because of their history of claims. They have nearly double the rate of accidents causing death compared to females and more than double the fatal accidents involving alcohol.
Statistics do not provide the reasons why such a huge difference exists between genders, but the difference affects premiums. Young male drivers' statistics indicate riskier driving habits, which results in more claims. Even if you are a safe driver, you will pay more as a result of the group to which you belong.
Your Driving Record CountsYour driving history has much to do with your premiums too. Insurance companies use your driving record to assess your driving ability and level of risk. Multiple accidents, particularly when you are at fault, drive up your premiums because you are a higher risk according to insurers. Your insurance company also takes note of traffic tickets against your license. This indicates that your driving is riskier than other drivers, and will mean higher insurance premiums.
If your state insists that you get an SR-22, your premiums will definitely increase. An SR-22 is a vehicle liability insurance document required by most state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices for drivers who are considered "high risk." You need an SR-22 if you've had a DUI, DWI or a serious moving violation. They are also needed if you had an accident while driving without insurance or a license. You may also need an SR-22 if you have many traffic offenses or many tickets in a short period of time.
The problem with an SR-22 is that you have to get your insurance first before the state will permit you to drive again. Naturally, all insurance companies will look at you as a riskier driver and their rates will reflect this for at least three years.
Make & Model MatterMost people believe that a newer car costs more than an older one to insure, but this isn't necessarily true. Insurance companies use many factors to determine your premium and the make and model have greater bearing than the year of manufacture. There are several reasons why make and model take precedence.
First off, particular models attract particular types of drivers. There is a heck of a difference between someone who drives a minivan and someone who drives a sports car. Insurance rates are always based on risk so even if a sports car is older, the driver may pay more than the minivan driver.
Another reason that the make and model is important to insurers is because of theft. Thieves steal some vehicles more often than others. It might surprise you to know that the most desirable vehicles for thieves are not BMWs and Mercedes, but older Accords, Civics, Camrys and F-150 pickups. If you happen to drive a vehicle on the "most stolen" list, you will pay more.
Of course, safety is a big concern for insurance companies too. Newer cars are better at withstanding crashes because they have technologies such as passenger air bags that don't exist on older models. Some have services like OnStar that actually track driver safety so companies can match their rates accordingly. Many models have so many safety features for which insurance companies provide a discount, instead of higher premiums.
Finally, vehicle repair costs vary. Parts for an older car can be difficult to find and more expensive to replace. Imports may cost more to fix than domestics, and luxury car repairs could exceed the cost of a brand new budget car replacement. This factors into insurance rates on a particular vehicle as well.
Where You Live Affects PremiumsInsurance companies base premiums for your vehicle insurance on where you live. Some areas are more susceptible to crime and accidents than others. Living in urban and higher crime areas has a definite impact on your risk of theft. Port and border cities have the highest incidence of theft. California has the most thefts of any state and the city of Modesto the highest in the country. The lowest is in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Accidents and deaths vary by location too. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the District of Columbia has the lowest traffic-related death rate while Montana has the highest.
Naturally, insurance companies take this information into account when they calculate premiums. You aren't likely to move for lower insurance rates, but even changes from one ZIP code to another can affect rates. Urban areas typically have higher rates of accidents, theft, and vandalism than rural areas.
If you live in the suburbs, your rates may be higher because you drive more. If your commute is more than 50 miles a day your premium will probably be higher than someone who works close to home. More miles means more risk.
It may seem like no matter which way you look at it, your insurance will cost you more, but discounts are available through many insurance companies too. We mentioned that insurers may cut your premiums if you have a new vehicle loaded with safety features, but many other programs exist as well. When you are shopping for the best rate, be sure to ask if the company offers discounts for loyalty or safe driving. Many companies also offer discounts for government employees and members of the military. Check it out. After all, even small savings count.


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Join us for a jazzy summer afternoon of live music at Adele's Club at The San Clemente Inn! With an ALL NEW REPERTOIRE, we will perform jazz standards and Broadway tunes, along with a few surprises (of course). Take a smooth ride through the 1930's, 40's and 50's with lush vocal harmonies and a 6-PIECE LIVE BAND. Here's just a little taste of the wonderful songs you will hear:
- - Come Fly With Me
- - Tuxedo Junction
- - It Had Better Be Tonight
- - Moon River
- - Java Jive
- - Nice 'N Easy
- - A Sunday Kind of Love
- - Cry Me A River
Join us for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon of fantastic music!
When: Sunday, June26th, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Where: Adele's at the San Clemente Inn
Tickets: $20 per person (children under 6 are free)
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 949-481-1222 (Seating is limited, so call today.)
Drinks are available for purchase during the show. If you want to stay for dinner after the show, be sure to tell Adele when you call!
The South Coast Quartet repertoire is a magical combination of Manhattan Transfer Modernaires' vocal sounds. The South Coast Quartet is sure to get you dancing in the aisles!
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See Them Live!
Call 949-481-1222 for reservations!
"Beautiful voices, beautiful harmony and outstanding solo by Ginger. Our group of
150 guests truly enjoyed the choral performance. We would definitely use this group
South Coast Quartet was selected as part of our best choirs in Orange County for their excellence in singing and skills.


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A Newfoundlander Called 911 To Complain About Her Pizza
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An upset Newfoundlander called 911 to report her pizza didn't have enough cheese, police say.
Const. Geoff Higdon said the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary took the call Friday from someone in the St. John's area.
"The individual had an issue with the company she bought the pizza from, and there wasn't enough cheese, and had approached the company and didn't like whatever response they had given," Higdon said Monday.
"I'm not sure if by calling us they assumed there was some sort of action we could take, or what the situation was, but of course we advised the individual they just needed to speak with the manager of the company and not the police."
(Photo: Lawrence K. Ho/Getty Images)
Higdon said an RNC communications technician described it as "THE call — that one call that will always stick with you as completely bizarre," but the force has received many inappropriate inquiries over the years.
Emergency agencies the world over have struggled with them since adopting 911. Last month, a Las Vegas-area fire department held a news conference to ask people to not call over "stubbed toes and sore throats." In February, police in Kentucky reportedly said people often called them to ask directions.
Reasons NOT to call 911
In December, British Columbia's largest 911 call centre, E-Comm911, issued a list of the top 10 reasons not to call the emergency line, based on actual calls received in 2015.
Among them: Requesting the number for a local tire dealership; reporting an issue with a vending machine; asking for the non-emergency line; complaining a car was parked too close to theirs; reporting that a child wouldn't put his seatbelt on; telling police about a coffee shop that refused to give a refill; asking if it's OK to park on the street; reporting someone had used a roommate's toothbrush; seeking help getting a basketball out of a tree; and complaining that their building's noisy air system was keeping them awake.
Higdon said Monday inappropriate phone calls often come on the RNC's non-emergency lines too.
"People call our communications centre to complain about stuff they hear about on the radio that has nothing to do with police or justice or law or anything. They call us to give an opinion. That one's common. There are radio open line shows and sometimes people call us instead of there," he said.
"I think when people have a problem and they're just completely stumped at who to call, they'll call us."
Higdon said the department has repeatedly made it clear: 911 is for emergencies only. And yet the calls keep coming.
"I think when people have a problem and they're just completely stumped at who to call, they'll call us," he said.
"And oftentimes we're able to provide assistance, or maybe direct them to the right person, or in some cases, it's just a completely inappropriate thing to ask police, like in this instance."
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No, no, no, no.
Sometimes in four ways. It just gets to be too complicated after a whlie.
Five pounds of meat on one pie is not the best way to make everyone happy.
Dude, just order one of the specialty pizzas. It's a way better deal.
No one else wants to deal with all that garlic breath.
Mac and cheese pizza might sound like a good idea, but it never is. We promise.
Don't they know it takes that long for the pizza to be delivered? We're going to starve!
No one else wants your banana peppers.
Please, just order a salad instead.
We know who you are.


text: NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) today announced an agreement under which a CD&R-managed fund will acquire Ashland Water Technologies ("AWT"), a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals for process, functional and water treatment applications. AWT serves customers in the pulp, paper, power generation, mining, oil & gas refining, chemical processing, general industrial, food and beverage, institutional, commercial and municipal end markets. The carve-out transaction is valued at approximately $1.8 billion. With annual revenues of $1.7 billion, AWT offers chemical and equipment technologies and services designed to help customers improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact. AWT operates a global footprint with 31 manufacturing facilities across 17 countries and 5 continents. The company's segments are Pulp & Paper (67% of 2013 sales) and Industrial Water (33% of 2013 sales). The company offers a broad range of products and services to meet the diverse requirements of its customers. The Pulp & Paper business unit's extensive product offering includes sizing, strength, biocides, retention and drainage control, contaminant control, and crepe and release chemistries. Each of these product groups addresses major steps in the packaging, tissue & towel or paper manufacturing processes and helps customers either maximize production process efficiency or improve end product characteristics. The Industrial Water business unit sells both water treatment and process chemicals to its customers, with a product portfolio that includes chemicals and solutions that are used in boilers, cooling towers and wastewater treatment applications to prevent corrosion, deposition, biological fouling and foaming and improve process efficiency. "We are excited to be partnering with John Panichella and the AWT management team and look forward to working with them to move the business forward to its next level of profitable growth," said CD&R Partner David H. Wasserman. "Ashland Water Technologies has many attractive features, including a very strong competitive position which reflects its global scale, deep set of service capabilities and innovation leadership," said CD&R Partner George K. Jaquette. "We look forward to working with the management team to build upon the company's market leadership position."


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on Aug 18, 2011 @ 10:15 am
I came across these Gucci ads today- only it is couture or ready to wear for women, it is for kids!
The kids are super cute and the clothes are adorable too:
But seriously- can your kid play around, get dirty and have a normal childhood in these clothes? At the rate children grow, I doubt they'd even last longer than 3 months! Would you ever purchase designer clothes for kids?
|This is really fantastic on Jul 25, 2012 @ 02:05 am
These are really amazing collection for kids.
|... on Jul 26, 2012 @ 07:42 pm
They're really great clothes but I don't know if I'd want to dress my (future) kids in them though. First of all they're heck expensive!! Especially for pieces they'll outgrow in a few months! Second of all, they look too grown up. I like when kids are dressed like kids. Clean cute clothes, fresh colours, etc. I'm not a big fan of kids looking like grown ups.
I wouldn't mind any of those clothes for MYSELF though. I wonder if they come in my size (and, like, 10000% cheaper! haha) ;-)


text: NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Smart Grid Deployment Tracker 3Q13 http://www.reportlinker.com/p01659488/Smart-Grid-Deployment-Tracker-3Q13.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Electrical_Equipment Smart Meter and Smart Grid Projects: Project Tracking, Regional Analysis, Vendor Selection Share, and Unit Shipments Smart meter shipments in the first half of 2013 grew in comparison to the last half of 2012. The total volume reached 25.9 million meters in 1Q 2013 and 25.5 million meters in 2Q 2013. This slight quarterly decline was due to a lull in announcements for large new smart grid projects. China still accounts for the vast majority of global smart meter shipments, as the pace of deployments in the country continues to outpace that in other regions. The pace of meter shipments in North America, however, continued to slow down from the previous quarters. Many smart metering projects that had been fueled by U.S. federal stimulus money came to an end. As a result, there were few large-scale smart meter deployments announced in North America during the first half of 2013. The exception was Commonwealth Edison in Illinois, which said it would finally move ahead with the deployment of nearly 4 million smart meters after winning government approval. Smart meter projects in Europe, France in particular, are also poised to accelerate in coming quarters. Navigant Research estimates that total smart meter shipments for 3Q 2012-2Q 2013 amounted to 97.7 million meters. This Navigant Research report, updated for the first half of 2013, provides an analysis of worldwide utility smart grid and smart meter programs. It tracks data related to global customer endpoints, meter manufacturers, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) communications vendors, systems integrators, and meter data management (MDM) vendors. The report also includes a tactical examination of the technologies, timeframes, and vendor selections for AMI and smart grid utility deployments across the world, along with vendor selection share analysis for North America.


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How Cities Can Create and Deliver Infrastructure Value
Last month, Siemens, PwC and Berwin Leighton Paisner launched the Investor Ready Cities study, looking into the present-day state of infrastructure investment in cities and exploring what private investors need to participate in city infrastructure financing projects, the basic principles of land use and investment, and how cities can capture the benefits associated with development.
Our three global businesses came together to write this report because we all witness the same issues in our work in cities around the world. As such, we all believe that there is an overwhelming need for major infrastructure common to all, and that if cities are to transform themselves at the rate needed to tackle some of the most pressing issues brought about by urbanisation, a swift pace of development is crucial.
However, cities need to be empowered to make the right decisions. They often need to be guided through a process which starts with creating a vision for the city and developing a plan for its future, and the infrastructure needed for its operation. They also need to understand the complexities of infrastructure implementation to identify the right solution.
But to deliver this infrastructure, cities must consider the broader context in which infrastructure investments occur. Nearly all cities have limited access to funds or ways of financing projects and as such are becoming more reliant on the private sector to help them access financing, and to leverage more sophisticated financing mechanisms.
A key aim of the study is to illustrate how cities can work with more sophisticated forms of financing to deliver their infrastructure, and what they need to do to create confidence in the private sector.
Cities must be prepared to innovate with the private sector, they must be prepared to consider international financing options or use methods which capture the value of the infrastructure being delivered.
We realise that if cities are to successfully deliver infrastructure in today's environment, they first need to put in place the necessary foundations. The purpose of the Investor Ready Cities study is to set out some of these fundamental building blocks to allow cities to participate in the marketplace and compete for those investment funds. Those building blocks include:
- The need for good governance and the rule of law
- Institutional stability
- The necessary legal frameworks, operated with transparency, allowing for evidence based decision making
All of these create confidence for the private investor community, and with these foundations in place, cities can then leverage financial mechanisms to their advantage.
Included in the report are seven global case studies which illustrate the principles of the report – each of which demonstrates the significant and often catalytic role of infrastructure in an urban environment. They demonstrate the need for leadership, visioning and plan making, and the importance of governance in harnessing financing. Five of those case studies are presented in the infographic below.
Cities that are not underpinned by robust legal and governance frameworks will have limited ability to attract much-needed investment as well as the potential funding sources available to them. As the case studies demonstrate, it is through the effective utilisation of this capacity that integrated urban strategies yield potentially spectacular results.
A city's ability to deliver infrastructure for sustainable and effective growth is intrinsically linked to its ability to attract and retain capital – both human and financial capital. At a time when competition for resources is intense, the ability to attract that capital will define a city's success.
This is an evolving area that we will continue to work on. I welcome your comments on the study and our work in this area.
Click infographic to view in full.