text: Celebrity Book Dedications: The Best and the WorstMark Wahlberg regrets dedicating his memoir to his penis, but he isn't the only star who needs a do-over. (Here's looking at you, Heather Mills.) Read 20 honest and hilarious messages.08.10.10 6:37 AM ETRussell BrandMy Booky Wook: A Memoir of Sex, Drugs, and Stand-Up "For my mum, the most important woman in my life, this book is dedicated to you. Now for God's sake don't read it." Russell Brand went through a rough childhood and was raised by a single mom. We hope she took his advice and put down the Brit's memoir, which is filled with tales of "heroin and whores."Sharon OsbourneSharon Osbourne Extreme: My Autobiography "I dedicate this book to my darling husband, Ozzy. Thank you for being my partner and my best friend and for changing my life for the better. Thank you most especially for our babies. My love for you is endless." Ozzy's better half wrote a heartfelt tribute to her husband, whose career she managed for nearly 40 years, and whom she stuck with through domestic abuse, drug problems, and alcoholism. She reminded him that theirs is a true rock 'n' roll love story. So the dedication in his memoir must be equally poignant, right?Ozzy OsbourneI Am Ozzy "I would like to dedicate this book to all my fans. Because of you I've had such an amazing life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you all. Ozzy." Even though his memoir was published four years after Sharon's book, Ozzy dedicated his rollercoaster life story to his fans. It's a sweet note, but who's more deserving—his long-suffering wife…or a mosh pit?Larry KingMy Remarkable Journey "To the women in my life My wife, Shawn Southwick-King, who gets the civilian purple heart and Wendy Walker, my executive producer and, more importantly, my friend." With the announcement that he'll cede hosting duties of Larry King Live in the fall, it appears King will no longer be working with Wendy Walker, his executive producer since 1993. At least he can console himself in the arms of his seventh wife, Shawn Southwick. Despite flirting with divorce last April, the couple reconciled. Forget the Purple Heart—this woman deserves a gold medal.Chelsea HandlerAre You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea "...Lastly, I'd like to thank Chuey. You are my nugget. P.S. I'd also like to thank Regan Books for letting me out of my contract with them." After dedicating her first book to her parents, the late-night host didn't have to look far for inspiration. Her longtime assistant and onscreen sidekick, Chuy Bravo, got the honor this time around (although, curiously, she misspells her "nugget's" name). And it's too bad about that contract— Are You There, Vodka spent nearly a year at the top of the bestseller lists.Howard SternPrivate Parts "To Dr. John Sarno, for ridding me of back pain and obsessive-compulsive disorder. To Ray and Ben Stern, the two most giving people on the planet. I thank them for their love, guidance, and understanding. And most of all, to my wife, Alison, who stuck with me through thick and thin, who never gave a shit about material things or put any pressure on me, who let me finger her on the first date, and who loved me before I had a radio show." The shock jock's dedication is unsurprisingly graphic, yet fitting for a book called Private Parts. He and wife Alison Berns divorced after 20 years of marriage, making the dedication bittersweet.Marilyn MansonThe Long Hard Road Out of Hell "To Barb and Hugh Warner May God Forgive Them for Bringing Me Into This World" The polarizing musician and only child thanked his parents before telling his coming-of-age story. Presumably, they've been forgiven.Jennifer Love HewittThe Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name Is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic "This book is dedicated to all of you looking for love. Mom, G-ma, Michelle, Jenny, and Dye, who always teach me about who I want to be. My girlfriends, who are always there. My brother, who is my hero. Scott, for believing in my book. And JK, for being a great partner and my real truth. I love you…" What's more awkward than writing a book about being in love and then going through a very public breakup (and a "vajazzling" period)? At least there are no hard feelings. Although Jennifer Love Hewitt dedicated her advice book to her ex Jamie Kennedy, she could have ditched his name but chose not to.Bill O'ReillyA Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity "This book is dedicated to all Factor viewers, listeners, and readers. You guys keep me going." It's no wonder Bill O'Reilly chose to mention his fans—they also keep him very, very rich.Kathy GriffinOfficial Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin "Kathy, don't take any crap from those people. I don't care if you never work again." John Patrick Griffin 1916–2007 After Kathy Griffin's father became a regular scene-stealer during the first two seasons of her reality show My Life on the D-List, it was clear that humor ran in the family. (Her mother, Maggie, published her own memoir this year.) After his death in 2007, at the age of 90, the comedienne's life appeared much more, well, real. Her quotation reminds us that in the eyes of her father, Kathy was always on the A-list.Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder "To My Mother To Charles Gaines and George Butler, whose genuine enthusiasm, energy and talent changed the sport of bodybuilding and who I am honored to count among my closest friends." Arnold's second love, after his inimitable wife, Maria, was bodybuilding. In his 1993 illustrated autobiography, Schwarzenegger details his weightlifting routine and recalls a Mr. Olympia competition from the '70s that was documented by Gaines and Butler in the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron. Heather Mills McCartneyA Single Step "This book is dedicated to the many people I love—I wish I could have mentioned you all. To my brother, Shane; sister Claire; wonderful friend Ruth; my best friend and loving husband, Paul; but most of all to my sister Fiona, whose devoted care helped me overcome my accident and make it through the darkest hours." Heather Mills' memoir was republished in 2002, shortly after her fairytale wedding to Paul McCartney. A few short years later came the separation, nasty divorce, embarrassing court battles, and eventual settlement worth nearly $50 million. Here's hoping she used the cash to scoop up all the remaining copies of A Single Step.Tobias WolffThis Boy's Life: A Memoir "…My first stepfather used to say that what I didn't know would fill a book. Well, here it is." While it doesn't come from the pen of a Hollywood star, Tobias Wolff's dedication is too good to pass up. The famed short story author gives his stepfather a comeuppance in This Boy's Life, which became a bestseller and a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Not a bad life for someone who didn't know much.Mia FarrowWhat Falls Away "For my mother and my children who have stood by me, and to those grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom I may never meet" After her public breakup with Woody Allen, Mia Farrow felt " compelled to document [the truth]" and published her emotional memoir in 1997. Allen married Farrow's adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn the same year the book came out. Farrow's mention of the grandchildren she may never meet is a bitter reminder of her falling-out with her daughter.Rodney DangerfieldIt's Not Easy Bein' Me: A Lifetime of No Respect but Plenty of Sex and Drugs "I dedicate this book to my wife, Joan, and to all the girls who let me sleep over" After finding girls to respect him enough to let him spend the night, Rodney Dangerfield was married to his second wife Joan for 11 years.Whoopi GoldbergBook "To Frank; my daughter, Alex; my brother, Clyde; and my mom, Emma… the soup from which all this flows" Whoopi was linked to actor Frank Langella for nearly five years before they split, which explains the "to Frank" in her 1997 Book. How her loved ones were all "soup" remains less clear.Sarah FergusonReinventing Yourself with The Duchess of York: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Changing Your Weight and Your Life "People often ask me whether I'd rewrite my own history if I could. It's an intriguing thought. Certainly there were dark periods in my life when I would have welcomed the change to be someone else. Today I feel much differently, though, because I've learned so much from my past; looking back, even the difficult times served a purpose in shaping the stronger and more confident person I've become." Unfortunately, this 2001 how-to couldn't predict the Duchess of York's recent fall from grace. In the introduction, Sarah Ferguson seems to have moved on from her controversial past. Little did she know what was ahead: the scandalous sale of access to her ex-husband and rumors of bankruptcy.Jon StewartNaked Pictures of Famous People "For my love—Tracey, Stan, and Shamsky. No offense, Sportscenter." Before taking over The Daily Show, Stewart expressed his feelings for his girlfriend (and future wife), their cat, and his pit bull in his 1999 book of short stories and essays. His love for ESPN remains unchallenged.Anne HecheCall Me Crazy "For Kathy, Lauren, and Harley, who brought me to the other side, and for Coley, who was waiting for me there" These are far nicer words than the ones Anne Heche later chose to describe ex-husband Coley Laffoon. And call us crazy, but didn't she leave Coley for her Men in Trees co-star?George CarlinLast Words: A Memoir "Gee, he was here a moment ago…" —(What George wanted on his tombstone—if he'd had one.) George always gets the last laugh.


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Located in Lemont, home of the famous Cog Hill Golf Course, this home, circa 1868, with over
4200 SF is now available to rent. The history of this home includes the Singer Family (Inventors of the Singer Sewing Machine). The Singer Mansion was recently featured in the popular 'Chicago Magazine' Real Estate Blog by Dennis Rodkin. It's deep rooted history has it's story told in the local Lemont History Museum and local log books. The stage is the late 1800's but with the modern convenience's of 2014.
The Conservatory is meant to be enjoyed year round and is perfect for your first cup of coffee in the morning, or a glass of wine in the evening and bird watching all day long. The fireplaces are original to the home and the marble mantles were imported from Italy. The Cherub chandeliers are from France You can feel the history all around you and the charm is captivating.
There is a gazebo in the back yard for lots of photo opportunities.
All of the comfy bedrooms has it's own special and unique 4-poster bed(s).
The very large 2nd floor family room can easily support additional sleeping options and there are two twin beds available.
Whether you are a family or a group traveling together we can accommodate unique dining table and sleeping arrangements.
The Singer Mansion is a step back in time (for those who appreciate the workmanship of long ago), a place to rest at the end of a long day spent exploring our wonderful attractions in Downtown Chicago and/or a place for you to host your corporate event away from home.
**Owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois**
Keywords: Single Family Home, Bed and Breakfast
As a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois for over 25 years, I have seen a lot of homes, but this one is truly unique, and we have found that owning this home has been such a gift.
The history is so unique and the character is so abundant. We are in a place where we are lucky enough to be able to share our experience with others and have chosen to do so. We hope that when you come here to visit you will be taken back in time and your visit here will become a fun adventure in itself. The surroundings are beautiful the experience unique. In our years of travel we have seen many B&B's, private homes and Inns and would hope that this would live up to all of your expectations.
Cynthia Busse purchased this house in 2006
Of course, the beautiful city of Chicago is a short distance away and the attractions there are endless. We are also minutes away from the world famous Cog Hill Golf Course where the BMW Golf Championship Tournament is played.
A 30 minute drive from O'Hare and MIdway Airports.
Our Atrium is a beautiful place to sit and relax. The squirrels and the birds are right outside all the windows and no mosquitoes!
Our Library with it's French Chandelier is another place to get lost for a day.
And our large kitchen offers a fun place to prepare a meal if you just want to stay in for the night.
What a stroke of luck that we found this amazing home to stay in. Cynthia was on top of things from start to finish. My mom and dad were celebrating their 80th birthdays and we pulled the six siblings together for a time of peace, laughter, relaxation and total comfort. Three of the siblings live in the Chicago area and the other three live in other states (Minnesota, Florida and Texas)
We can not put into words how charming the mansion is. We all repeatedly said, "You could stay here a week and still never see everything". Charm, culture, history, and beauty are among just a few words to describe the mansion. And then there is comfort, wonderful hospitality and everything you could possibly need to feel right at home. Mother nature even arranged 6 inches of powder snow for us to just sit in the big glass aviary and enjoy. That was a special treat.
We are all hikers and walkers and walking in this neighborhood was delightful with the hills and beautiful, well established homes.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves to relax, read about history, enjoy sitting and experiencing multiple rooms full of charm and culture. And even the chef can feel right at home in the kitchen.
We all left with peace and harmony in our hearts.
Thank you again and again -- We would love to come back!
Our stay included my 92 year old mother, my adult nephew and his wife, my husband and me. We use to live in the area and our long weekend had many family and friends stopping by to say hello, (and see the great house). Room for everyone and everything we needed was there. The upstairs bedrooms are large and oh so comfortable. The sun porch was an instant favorite and we used the dining room for a game room. Lots of card playing. All who stopped by were impressed, very impressed. It was like staying with a beloved relative in their wonderful home. The upstairs family room had games and toys for the little ones and room for the guys to watch the Bears game. From downstairs you can't hear any thing from upstairs, including your cell phone so carry it with you, or get yelled at like me from my sister!!!! The train to Chicago was close but we opted to drive downtown and it's an easy drive straight down I55, not fast getting home but straight! I can't imagine a better home to stay in and Cynthia is accommodating and helpful. Her restaurant recommendation, Illinois Bar and Grill, was spot on. I would recommend The Singer Mansion to the most particular. Cleanliness was exceptional.
The Singer Mansion provides a wonderful alternative to individual hotel rooms, especially for those interested in staying as a group. Our group included three couples and a couple of singles, easily accommodated in the Singer's four bedrooms. We had plenty of room to hang out together, cook together and eat together. The Singer Mansion provides a great alternative to a bland hotel for family groups, small business groups, and other groups of 8-10. I especially appreciated the fact that downtown Lemont was within walking distance, even in the snow.
We spent a long weekend in this incredibly beautiful home. Our group was 3 families, 7 adults and we loved this house. It is large enough to get away from each other when needed and cozy enough to sit and have fun with each other. We loved the Conservatory/ atrium for morning coffee and planning the day. Beds are all comfy and the large 2nd floor family room was a great evening gathering spot. Close enough to make it to the city or just stay in Lemont area - lots to do! We took in the NASCAR race and it was an easy drive with little traffic. Cyndi was great to work with and promptly refunded the deposit. Feel confident dealing with Cyndi and this house will not disappoint you - it is an awesome place to stay! We do agree with other posters who suggested a larger screen tv in the upstairs room would add some value! But overall this was a wonderful experience.
We planned a mini-family reunion after a wedding and this was the perfect house for us. House is full of antiques, very clean and very comfortable. Easy access to downtown Chicago. Lemont is a charming city as well. Highly recommend it. Can't wait to come back for a longer stay.
We are from Lemont, but living in Europe, so we needed a place to stay close to family when we visit for the holidays. The Singer Mansion has been perfect for my family, including 3 kids. We've stayed there 2 times and are planning a 3rd this summer. Much of the first floor is historic and feels like a small museum. For my kids, there is a huge family room for them to play, and plenty of beds (I think you could sleep 10 easily) - this way they don't ruin any of the neat stuff on the first floor. The kitchen is also great.
A good place to stay if you golf too, with cog hill and other courses nearby. Train stop to chicago is a 5 minute walk (but doesn't run on the weekend). Downtown Lemont with it's bars, restaurants is also a 5 minute walk.
There are not many vacation rentals in the suburbs of Chicago - this is a great one! Thanks Cyndi!
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Rates listed are "BASE RATES" and are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please send your inquiry through the link and we will offer you a quote subject to the number of guests in your reservation (names of all guests will be listed on your lease), the number of nights you'd like to reserve, and the time of year.
A deposit of 50% of your rental portion is due with a signed lease in order to confirm and hold a guest reservation. The balance is due 30 days before a guest arrives. The refundable security deposit is required approximately one week before a guest check-in and will be refunded promptly upon inspection of the property after a guest departure.


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This anthology of the Swiss Federal Archives outlines the history of modern administration using selected sources of the Swiss Federal Archives: the development of a federal administration, measures of professionalization, excerpts from debates on expansion, rationalization, efficiency increase, and privatization.
Medieval wonders can be divided into two main groups: miracles (religious wonders performed by God after the invocation of saints) and marvels (natural wonders), which also included monsters. Both phenomena open our eyes to a multiply entangled history, in which medieval people expressed the order of divinely created nature.
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Awakening, Page 7Mature
"You'll all be next if you don't step away from those two."
The man seemed to lose the calm demeanor he had shown before. His voice was stern as he spoke again.
"Meddling in our affairs will be the last mistake you ever make." The man pointed at the scarecrow. "He's chosen his fate. Kill him."
All of the men pointed their firearms at Sid. But before any of them could fire, he surged forward towards one of the men, who was holding a shotgun. The man's eyes widened as Sid grabbed his arms, pulling hard. In an instant, they tore from his body, blood spraying everywhere. As the man's limbs were ripped from their sockets, the gun fell and dropped to the floor. Several of the organization members gasped in shock as the man fell backwards, screaming in pain.
"You're all so fragile." Sid muttered, tossing aside the man's arms and picking up the shotgun from the floor. He pumped it slightly, before aiming it at the rest of the men. "It's like you're all made of cardboard."
"What are you all doing?" the commander yelled. "Shoot him down!"
He launched himself into the air, gliding over the men as they opened fire. As he descended upon them, he aimed at the man holding the grenade launcher. Realizing too late, the man tried to raise his weapon before taking a blast to the head.
Landing amidst the organization members, Sid turned towards the commander. His hand shot forward, grabbing the pistol holstered at the commander's side. Before the commander could even react, he was staring down the barrel of his own gun.
"You ready to back down yet?" Sid growled, releasing the safety.
The commander was still, eyes trained on the firearm pointed at his face.
"Well?" Sid spoke in a more menacing tone, moving the gun closer to the commander's head.
"R-retreat!" the commander ordered.
"But sir…" one of the men started to say. Sid's gun hand moved in the man's direction before shooting him in the forehead. He then whipped the firearm back in the direction of the commander, focusing it on him again.
"Anyone else wanna try to talk him out of his life?" Sid asked. The rest of the men seemed to hush up after seeing another one of their own take a bullet to the head.
"I said retreat!" the commander said again, more forcefully this time. "We'll worry about these two sorcerers later."
As the men began to run out of the church, Angelo got up from where he had landed after dodging the explosion. When all of the men from the organization had disappeared, Sid dropped the guns he was holding. He attempted to wipe the blood off himself before giving up and turning towards Isabelle and Angelo.
"I still gotta get used to being able to move like that." Sid grunted. "It took a lot of work to keep from losing my balance while I was moving."
"You really fucked this guy up…" Angelo muttered, looking at the armless man lying on the floor. The man had very clearly bled to death.
"I have to admit, I'm glad that you're on our side." Isabelle approached Sid, waving her hands. As she did so, the blood staining Sid's outfit evaporated into the air, leaving a metallic smell in the atmosphere.
"So what do we do now?" Angelo asked.
"You two need to get some rest." Sid told them. "It's obvious you're not at your peak right now. Some sleep will do you some good."
"Fine." Isabelle said. "But we can't sleep for too long. We need to get back to our friends soon."
"Friends?" Sid asked, tilting his head slightly.
"We'll explain later." Angelo said, laying down. "Just promise you'll watch over us. Make sure nobody tries to attack us while we rest."
"Don't worry." Sid said as he sat down on the floor. "I doubt they're gonna come back anytime soon. Not after running with their tails between their legs."
"Alright, whatever." Angelo said. He looked up at Sid. "Wake us up in about three hours."
"Sure." Sid crossed his legs, folding his arms slightly. "Just don't expect me to be nice about it. I'm giving up MY sleep to make sure the both of you can make it the rest of the way."


text: The Chinese (Cantonese) Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Patients with Subcortical Ischemic Vascular DementiaJin-song You, Ri-zhao Chen, Fo-ming Zhang, Zi-yi Zhou, Ye-feng Cai, Gui-fu LiDementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra2011BACKGROUND Subcortical ischemic vascular dementia (SIVD) has been proposed as the most frequent subtype of vascular cognitive impairment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese (Cantonese) Montreal Cognitive Assessment (CC-MoCA) in patients with SIVD in the Guangdong Province of China. METHODS 71 SIVD patients and… (More)


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Secrets of the Seven Smallest States of Europe: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City
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BeschreibungThis unique book examines the history, culture, and inner workings of the seven smallest independent countries in Europe. These are among the oldest lands in Europe and, despite their diversity, they have much in common. Most have relatively high per capita incomes and life expectancies, and relatively low unemployment. This narrative first presents the many unique issues that confront small countries, including maintaining their independence, economic viability, native languages, and forms of government. The second part of the book describes each microstate in turn, showing how each one has met these challenges and adapted over time. These concise and engaging histories contain cultural information on subjects including the arts, gastronomy, and popular tourist sites.
InhaltsverzeichnisCONTENTS: A Short Introduction to Some Small Places; A Small World: The Geography of the Microstates; A Short Tether: How Independent Are the Microstates?; Microeconomics: The Economies of the Microstates; Lilliputians: The People of the Microstates; Micromanagement: Government in the Microstates; A Worm's-Eye History of Europe; Big Fish in Little Ponds: Monarchy and Religion in the Microstates; Small Talk: Language and Education in the Microstates; Andorra: The Pyrenean Microstate; Liechtenstein: The Business Microstate; Luxembourg: The Giant Microstate; Malta: Microstate in the Middle; Monaco: The Aristocrat of Microstates; San Marino: The Freedom Microstate; Vatican City: The Papal Microstate; Touring the Microstates; Index.
Untertitel: Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: HIPPOCRENE BOOKS INC
Erscheinungsdatum: Juni 2004
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After releasing Aperture 3.3 earlier this month, Apple has just posted Aperture 3.3.1, which "Fixes an issue that in rare cases could cause Aperture to hang or quit unexpectedly when upgrading libraries." The Aperture 3.3 update was a major shift from previous versions, changing the photo library format so that it would work with Aperture and iPhoto interchangeably, and adding support for the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display. For the people who got hit by this bug (and we heard from some, so it couldn't have been that rare), Aperture 3.3.1 should be a welcome update. ($79.99 new in the Mac App Store, free update, 554.9 MB)
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Stable Sessions
By The Culprit
The Culprit formed in mid 2005 from the remnants of dissolved bands. The four piece band has so far released two self produced EPs and with over 17000 plays on their MySpace page, they seem to be doing right. 'The Stable Sessions' consists of three tracks.
I'm told that fans of Mudvayne, Korn and Deftones would like this band. As I thrive on a bit of metal now and again I was intrigued. The first track entitled 'Blackball', at just over three minutes long, starts with an awesome beat, followed by some screamy lyrics through to the last line of the chorus 'monkey say, monkey do'. At times I felt there were elements of Fear Factory's 'Obsolete' album sneaking through which is definitely good thing. The song is ok, not the best from this EP, but a stable (sorry!) opening to the next two tracks.
The next track I loved. It sounded like there was a guitar riff taken from a recent song I'd heard and after a lot of deliberating and re-listening, I figured out it sounded slightly like The Fratellis's 'Creepin' Up The Backstairs' at times. Not loads or in an obvious way but most likely just in my head. This track is called 'Kill Or Cure' and again I heard elements of an early Fear Factory. The drums were impressive throughout this track, as well as the vocals, sustaining notes exceptionally.
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Any chance of an update for 7.1 soo...
Any chance of an update for 7.1 soon? There are some new portal icons among others. Yep just waited for a day off.
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Any chance this will get an update? Getting both the blizzard bar and the addon showing up. Blizzard is checked to disabled in the settings. Edit: It seems like it is conflicting with ElvUI. No worries, I'll probably make some changes and possibly see if there are any other "handlers" conflicting. Maybe get in contact with E...
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so many options and nothing to change the width or the height of the plates... so sad :( (no scaling isn't the same) Unless you want stretched textures and elements not lining up, scaling is the best you can do with how Tidy Plates creates nameplates.
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Please, use the latest version.... @Petrah @Barleduq I am running the latest version . The Curse Website offers version 4.0 last updated in 2014 of your addon. Check your comments CurseForge.... that's where I also submitted a bug report since the bug report feature link is missing. That's terrible. Please, use the latest...
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Please, use the latest version.... @Petrah @Barleduq
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Update has been released and fixed all issues.
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I'll most likely be making new nameplates altogether instead of an update.
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Sorry to bother you with this but any chance you can point me in the right direction on how-to or upload another small icon pack for the new stuff added in 6.2.3. I tried to make them myself for all the new trinkets using BLPView to see them in my wow folder and then BLPConverter, just a command line program, to turn PNGs into B...
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Can't find the mount/pet button where the menu is. Mouse over the left hand side of your UI, the action bars will show as well as the mini menu buttons. Shift+p is also the default keybind
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It seems like the Icons aren't even working which is very very weird. I imagine it's something i've done. I too am using ElvUI. I extracted the folder to World of Warcraft\Interface\ so that it looks like World of Warcraft\Interface\ICONS\*.blp files, does this sound right? Just so you can see what I see Screenshot time! htt...
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Since I already use kgpanels for background art do I import this to overwrite my existing kgpanel .lua or merge into my existing .lua. I looked at both .lua files but couldn't really tell. Thanks. You're overwriting the current you may have with this one.
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good morning! just curious, i havent used threat plates in awhile but i love the widget for debuffs on the plate itself. was curious if it was possible to show buffs on that player as well? like i love seeing kidney shot/shockwaves but id also love to know if he skinned or if a target just bubbled etc on the same line. Monitori...


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I purchased this beautiful home in 1999 and have rented it out on an average of six weeks per summer with a few years skipped in order to make renovations. The home is extremely comfortable, sleeping six. Waking up in the morning and seeing the sun rise with the mist coming off the water is my favorite time of day. I usually sit on the deck with my coffee until other activities draw me away. Fishing is fantastic, swimming is invigorating and sitting in the sun on a lounge chair is relaxing. My family and I have enjoyed the cottage every year. My boys have families of their own and make an annual pilgrimage to enjoy the lake house. This house has been my get away and salvation in this hectic world we live in. In 2013 I met the love of my life and now Don and I plan to eventually retire at the lake house. I HOPE YOU TAKE THE TIME TO ENJOY IT AS I HAVE.
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The cottage was everything I had hoped for in a relaxing getaway from the city. The lake was quiet and peaceful, sunsets were gorgeous. Inside was rustic and charming, perfectly adequate.
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My husband and I travelled 7 hours to spend a week at this cottage in Bloomsburg PA and enjoyed every minute we spent there - it is exactly as pictured and was quite clean and well maintained. Our only disappointment was that the fireplace did not flame up, but the owner was going to have this looked in to. The autumn season is very beautiful and we could see the colours progress in all their splendour as the week went on. We enjoyed walks and canoeing in the little lake. Internet reception was great as well as cell phone reception. Our week was spent reading, watching squirrels and chipmunks, resting, dreaming and planning our next getaway! We would definitely recommend this little piece of heaven to anyone wishing a time of tranquillity.
The cottage, location and setting are perfect. It is an ideal family vacaation site that offers a quiet and beauty created by nature . Kids can swim and fish at leisure, pets can explore and swim, and parents/grandparent can do whatever in a setting that invites an inner calm. The privacy is protected and precious, and invaded only by a magical mist that hovers over the lake. There are beautiful lake reflections of a near-by mountain, and breath-taking sunsets/sunrises.
The amenities are modern and extensive, with room to spare. The cottage was spotless,fully furnsihed inside/outside and well maintained; the owner was readily available. Will definetly return and stay longer.
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Changeover Day: Saturday
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Q: "Can I use the name of a city in my website address or business entity name?"
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My colleagues offered good insights here. Using the name of city in your domain is fine, but as noted, it could be problematic from a trademark perspective; it frankly depends.
Whenever you endeavor into investing in a trademark it is very important that you conduct the proper clearance due diligence upfront and before you submit an application to the USPTO. In the US, this means searching under both federal (USPTO) as well as common law because trademark rights stem from use in this country NOT registration. This means that acquiring a federal registration does not necessarily mean that you are not infringing on another's intellectual property. See the link below for a detailed explanation of the due diligence process.
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To answer the specific question, the answer is "yes". As others have noted, you can use the name, and you don't need permission from the city or town (unless you are trying to pass yourself off as an "official" government entity, which is a no-no.)
There are reasons, however, as the others have alluded to, why it might not make sense, if such a name is 'merely' descriptive of where your business is. E.g., "The Wellesley Inn" (formerly) in Wellesley Square, chose the name as a description of where the business was located. It could not bar another business from using "Wellesley Inn and Suites" elsewhere in the country, and it also didn't try to bar the "Wellesley Motor Inn" from operating with that name. Likewise, food producers using the name "Wellesley" or "Nantucket" chose the name for certain products (e.g., certain types of cookies) to connote quality (versus e.g. Cisco Brewery - location).
You should speak with an attorney before choosing a name, but also "Google" the name before you speak with an attorney - you'd prefer to stand out, and not start out in conflict with another business which has the same name.
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Custom Payment Gateway for Indian customers
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I'm going to release a Multi-vendor online shopping portal very soon. For that I need a payment gateway of my own so that I need not to compromise with the hefty charges of India Payment gateway companies whose Set up fees costs a bomb and TDR rates are always sky high. My far as my project is concerned, I will need my own Payment gateway because I have to employ the Final value fees accordingly. So if I have my own Payment gateway, I will be free from the hassles of TDR rates and thereby, I can offer a low Final Value fees to the customers. Example: If I have a payment gateway, I can offer a Final value fees of 2% on a item "X". But if I use a gateway from some Indian companies, the Final value fees will become 2+3.5% that includes the charges of Gateway Company as well. Ultimately, it will not be favorable for my customers.
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Alaric was a normal teenager in the Darkmoon vale before his encounter with a mysterious woman in the woods, by saving her life he entangle himself in a conflict waging far from human eyes.
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Alaric prowled the river side, meticulously analyzing the shore for tracks. it was common for animals to cross there as the river was shallow and narrower. He found many tracks, boars mainly but he hadn't brought a spear.
The day was fading fast and, the sun basking the vale in many shades of pink a reminder that the sky would soon be dark and the woods would no longer be safe, although they were mostly rumours, he knew the dangerous things that walked in the night...
He hadn't had any luck that day, his quarry had all escaped and he dreaded returning home empty handed for a third day in a row, he was about to abandon when he found what he was looking for. The difference was too small for most people to notice, but Alaric had been aspiring to be a ranger since his childhood, he had trained and learned from the best trackers the Dark Moon vale had to offer.
He began following the trail, heading eastward from there and away from the Abanaki river that flowed from the reservoir lake in the south to the veiled sea in the North. As he walked, the handle of his tomahawk tapped lightly against his right leg where it was secured to his belt by a steel ring. When he finally came upon the animal, a large buck with massive antlers peacefully grazing in a clearing, the sun's light was almost entirely faded, only a select few rays still piercing the sky.
Calmly, he grasped the recurved bow, nocking one of his arrow and aiming as he had been taught, raising the bow from the horizontal to the vertical position, aligning the shaft with his eye. Internally he spoke the blessings he had learned all those years ago, praying to the nameless goddess of the wilds as his forefathers had done for generations.
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Humbly I ask for this sacrifice...
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Alaric had never learned what that least part meant, but he knew that prayers to the huntress always ended with the mantra.
He was about to loose the arrow when the animal raised it's head in an alert position. It began hopping away and he loosed the arrow, missing the beast by a few inches, the arrow instead hitting a nearby birch tree. A second later, he heard the a terrible groan fill the darkened clearing followed soon by a cry and the horrid moist sound of tearing.
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Story 1 - Demon from my Dreams - SPC2011 Team 5
The world was cast in the shadow of the dark side of the moon, impassive and uncaring, and gleaming from above the black recesses of the night daintily perched upon the haze of the clouds stretching into infinity.
Darkness, product of my mind, dragged me away from the light of my lucidness into spasms of tortured tranquility. It was like a trip to hell and back. Dead but not quite so, and that was the worst feeling; to know that you're on the razor-thin verge of an abyss and never fall down, but not quite safe either, just dangling from a thread over the edge above a pool of nothingness. The thread threatened to snap, however it never happened, it just pulled and dug deeper into the skin of my neck; that's when the demon lured me with her enticing comfort, to push the needle in my arm was to release me from the thread for a brief moment.
"You aren't afraid, are you?" the singing voice of the girl was a sweet lullaby pressed on my ears, hauling me away from the twisted silence of my thoughts. Her pale, young face was tilted up, watching me with amused eyes.
I lost myself in the haven of her twilight blue eyes and the smooth curves of her upturned smile. "No," I replied, forcing a sliver of a smile in my lips. "Why would you ask that?"
She giggled, slipping her small hand further into the hollow of mine, "because you are so quiet, and your hands are sweating."
I shouldered my small bag with unease; something about the place was daunting, however her icy cold fingers in my hand reassured me slightly of its safety. It was like clinging on to icicles in a snow mountain about to collapse, the only reality among this dreamlike place. "I was just thinking."
She cocked her head to the right, her blond curls dangling carelessly and elegantly above her shoulders. "About what?"
The vein in my arm pulsated by the second; its screams for the demon bounced off the walls of my mind. The thread on my neck was tightening, but I pushed all those feelings to the back of my mind and focused on the fragile wingless fallen angel that was holding my hand and guiding me up a flight of dilapidated steps.
With each step I took, an echoing and creaking sound from the weak wood beneath me sent cries of discomfort throughout the house. I cringed as it bounced off the darkness and back to me. The banisters of the stairs were cracked and covered with several decades of dust. Upon reaching the landing of the second floor, putrid odors veiled with dust and time filled my nostrils, making my mind reel back from the rotten smells of age. The only paths left were to the left, a long hallway cloaked with the only material I had known so far, darkness, and to the right, another flight of steps toward more obscurity.
"Why do you live here, alone?" My words were a mere whisper, afraid to break the uncanny spell of silence that surrounded us. We walked to the hallway and I noticed the wallpaper peeling off, showing the decaying wood of the house, like skin being torn apart from the skeleton of a dead man. Shattered glass from broken windows and picture frames littered the way, stars in Earth, breaking to pieces and powder beneath my Converse.
She did something unexpected; her cold fingertips were tracing the length of my forearm, circling my demon's favorite spot. "Who says I live alone?" she hissed back with eyes so dangerous and fiery that it burned holes in my skin. I shuddered, my heart beating wildly in my chest, hollering at me to run back to the road and under the blanket of stars.
However, I couldn't move away, I was in a trance, guiding me forward and deeper into the hallway. Creeping trepidation wrapped my mind as her arms snaked around mine, she snuggled her head on my shoulder, her hair brushing against my arm like a light breeze.
"I'm sorry," she said, "I didn't mean to scare you." Her bright eyes imprinted themselves in my mind, branding me her property forever and more. "Please don't hate me; I've been longing for some company ever since everybody left me here. Their haunted spirits sometimes visit me, I despise them, but I cannot tell them to go away, can I? That would be rude."
She had seriously lost it, I thought. I gulped, wondering if she was real at all. She must be, because she felt so real. We stopped in front of the only well-kept door in this decrepit house; she reached for the silver knob and turned it, pushing the door inward. She beckoned and pulled me inside.
I didn't feel cold anymore, despite the abandoned look of the rest of the house; this room was cozy, clean, and preserved. There was a bed in the corner facing a draped window and a night table beside it, a dresser was across the bed, which was about all the furniture there was. She let go of my hand and jumped to the bed as white as her dress. She bounced twice, her laugh filling the room and echoing throughout the house. She then nestled in her blanket and extended a hand to me, inviting me.
"Close the door first," she said as she saw me approaching her. "We don't want to catch a cold." She cocked her head, an innocent smile extending on her face.
Hesitantly, I did so. The door creaked on its hinges, until it bolted tightly shut. I dropped my bag on the floor beside the night table and took off my jacket. Slowly, I crept in the bed and lay silently beside her cold little body. The room was devoid of light, but I could see her clearly, as if she was emitting some sort of light of her own and I was the lucky person who could have a glimpse of her beauty.
"Why did they leave you?" I asked softly, caressing her cheek. She looked so delicate and broken beside me, just like the rest of the house.
She turned to lie on her belly, propping herself up with her elbows and gazing into my eyes. "I don't know. They didn't want me around. They said I was annoying, so they left." She shrugged, that smile still in her face, "do you think I'm annoying?"
I shook my head slowly. "Why don't you leave as well?"
She glowered at me darkly, "why would I leave my home? Just because nobody but me lives here I cannot call this place a home?"
"I didn't mean that." I said, quieting her temper, "it's hard to lose a home. I've been looking for a place to call home, but so far I haven't found it."
"That's because you stopped looking for it," she said. "Your home is wherever you drag that demon around with you. You could find a home with me." Her eyes were so knowing and dark.
I narrowed my eyes on her, "What are you talking about?" I felt scared by her proximity, her face was now lingering inches from mine, her lips brushing lightly on my forehead.
"Poor little Vincent," she taunted softly, the sound of her voice was drumming in my ear incessantly, "what will become of you, I wonder."
I jerked up, scrambling to my feet and backing away from her, angered and confused. "How do you know my name?" I snarled, "Who are you?" Within mere seconds, she leaped to her feet and was swiftly by my side, holding my hand.
"Don't go Vincent," she said, now that sweet smile had turned into an ugly grimace and her eyes were bulging in surprise. "I don't want you to leave."
"Get away from me!" I shoved her back. She swayed back, but her feet remained rooted on her spot, sneering. "What are you?!" I crumbled to the floor, immersed in my own tears and fears.
She knelt down, pushing her face close to me. Her index finger haunting my forearm, "I am your angel," she whispered, "an angel from your nightmare." A searing pain took control of my body; it all started in my arm, where she had pierced my skin with her finger. Rivulets of blood spilled from my arm onto the floor, soaked by her white dress, staining it like crimson tears. I screamed and writhed in agony. She faded in and out in front of my eyes before unconsciousness finally washed over me.
A kaleidoscope of bright, shifting colors blazed behind my eyelids. My eyes fluttered open, taking more darkness in, however it was not the only thing. The red and blue lights of a siren were turning just in front of me and the rough texture of the cold road was stinging my skin.
The face of a bearded policeman came into view and his mouth moved, but I couldn't hear him. I looked around me, the stars were twinkling carefree in the sky, my car was battered underneath the towering tree, and my bag was lying on the ground, its content spilling out. I remembered it, just after the accident, I had quieted my craving for the demon by giving my body what it wanted. I must've passed out after that, but it was hard to tell, perhaps I pushed too much in.
The needles were broken, and the bag with white powder opened, freeing my demon on the road, swept away by the wind. "Where is she?" I croaked, turning to look at the policeman, "the girl?" I didn't get her name but I remember her twilight stare.
The policeman shook his head, "I'm sorry, the little girl didn't make it. The paramedics did all that was possible," his voice was becoming bitter, "the drunk driver took her life."
Drunk driver? What was he talking about? The little girl on the road was certainly just something of my twisted imagination and not real. If so, I was the one who had killed her earlier. I looked past the policeman; there was a crash one mile ahead of me, the car had hit a mound and the paramedics were trying to revive the corpse. Nothing made sense.
However it did. The girl from the house was standing before me, looking down at me with her wicked smile and her blood-stained dress, her hand linked with a man looking confusedly around him, his gaze lingering on the crash ahead, it was the drunk driver. She reminded me of the little girl I saw moments before I swerved and crashed.
"Is that your way of keeping yourself with someone?" I asked out loud to the girl. She just giggled. "How many times do you have to die to be satisfied?"
"Paramedics please, he is having hallucinations. We're losing him!" the policeman shouted.
The girl just smiled, "too bad you revived, I had fun with you." And with that she was gone.
My heart was beating so fast I was afraid it might burst, my head was light. The demon was still in my blood, loving and caring me as she knew best. I let her take me finally. The pleasure and comfort would last forever, I was sure of that. I knew that the thread had finally snapped, but at what cost?
At the cost of never opening my eyes again and gaze at the burning stars above me.


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Formula One returned in Melbourne with not so much a roar as a low whistle from the new V6 turbo engines, one of a raft of complex new regulations designed to transform the sport from the dire procession of last year. Apocalyptic fears of the entire Australian Grand Prix field failing to finish were allayed as Nico Rosberg won it for Mercedes. Home fans were dismayed as Daniel Ricciardo was disqualified from second place for infringing a fuel regulation, but one man's gloom was another's glee as McLaren rookie Kevin Magnussen was promoted to second with team mate Jenson Button third. For clues to McLaren's strong start, don't ask team principal Ron Dennis. "It's nothing to do with me," he shrugged. "I was just here to watch."
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ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - After six years waiting for his first major championship, go-kart loving Australian Scott Arnold's career picks up speed on Thursday when he tees it up in the British Open at St Andrews.
The 29-year-old grabbed one of three starting spots on offer at the final qualifying event last month, a year after a heyfever attack put paid to his chances.
"It's funny, the last five years I tried to qualify for The Open I never got in and now it's at St Andrews and I qualify, it's quite surreal," the former world amateur number one told Reuters on Wednesday.
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He owned two go-karts and raced them on occasions, but now his sole focus is golf.
"I've only got one now, actually going to sell it when I get home because I never use it, it's collecting dust," he said. "But if I hadn't have got into golf, I would have pursued a career in motorsport."
While a rookie at major level, Arnold is no stranger to St Andrews, finishing second in the Links Trophy as an amateur in 2007 and taking part in the 2009 Dunhill Links. Continued...