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Finally! No more "Haike..".
Dear god, finally finished this series….OTL. Now I can breathe a huge sigh of relief. I can't believe I managed to hold on to this series for this long, hahah. I would count this series as a "waste of resources and talent", if you get my drift ;).
One last thing, why, oh why, did they had to ruin the awesomeness of Setsuna by making her pick up Kuu's annoying "Haike… watashi no…" habit. Dammit, she was the only character I liked.


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Taylor Swift is reportedly buying a new London home and insiders say her decision has been very much influenced by her feelings for Harry Styles.
It was reported that the pair dated earlier this year, before the One Direction star left the US for his Australian tour.
They are said to have rekindled the flame when he was in America last week, with X Factor USA insiders tweeting that the pair had been spotted laughing and giggling together backstage at the hit singing show.
A source told Look magazine that Swift is now hoping to add a London home to her property portfolio and she's particularly keen to buy in the area of North London where Harry purchased a new house recently.
They explained:
"She's been interested in buying a house in the UK for a while. But after months of not really mentioning it, Taylor's suddenly instructed an estate to get on it ASAP!
"She's even asked Harry if he'll come and look at some places with her, since he knows the area."
We can just imagine her just happening to jog past his door in the mornings as he leaves for work, or coincidentally sitting in his favourite cafe as he comes in for his daily lunchtime coffee.
But then we don't know why we're surprised that Taylor would apparently sink millions of dollars just to be close to a love interest. It's been claimed that the pop princess previously splashed out a massive $3 million on a home close to that of her now ex-boyfriend Conor Kennedy and just last year she apparently spent $2.2 million on a property close to her then partner, John Mayer.
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I was so upset when I found out he had died. The world lost a great mind…He was such an inspiration to many. I hope he makes heaven a high tech and beautiful place 🙂 RIP Steve Jobs.
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saw that this evening…sad day…he was def a great mind…
Such sad news – he truly was an incredible person.
this news really caught me off guard…i didn't even know he was sick. but like the other commenters have said, what an incredible man and an incredible legacy he left behind…
Rest in peace.
This makes me so so sad. He was so innovative and lovely, its really a huge loss for everyone.
So incredibly sad, I couldn't believe it when I heard
it is such sad news but his legacy will live on
Too young, very sad. .. as I type on my Mac, with my iPhone on my desk 🙂 Thank you Steve, you made my ex-pat life much easier with your shiny gadgets !
As sad as the news about his passing was, it was wonderful to see how many people loved him and admired him. It's a really sad occasion to realize there are very few truly genius and inspiring people among us. He was definitely one of them.
Mr. Steve Jobs has leave a Great Innovative Legacy. He is a man of vision, optimism and who cross all wonders of technology. A wizard of technology and a master of technological faith. He believes on the Power of Innovation thus maximizing it to the fullest Level. He has not only build an Empire of Technology yet he proves that Technology changes the World to be Better.
I have to ask, what am I, with no computer parts built into my body, yet my cyborg heart weeps seeing that 1984 video. Love, connection, freedom, creativity, play, community- all completely wireless in my consciousness. thanks for finding that video.


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Police cars have front-facing cameras to gather evidence during traffic stops. Airlines have black-box recording devices that gather data in the event of a crash. Public buses tend to have cameras trained on the inside of the vehicle for security and evidence gathering. But the new Car Cam Dually does it all.
[ See also: What kind of digital nomad are you? ]
The $385 gadget mounts on your dash. Two camera record video forward, out the windshield, and backward into the cab. An internal GPS monitors data on the car, including speed, location and direction. A special sensor measures G-forces in case there's a crash. The company that sells the device says it's "perfect for parents to monitor the driving habits of teenagers," although most teens might disagree. They also claim it's "excellent for employers to reduce liability when company vehicles are involved in accidents." And, of course it's an "awesome way to BEAT A SPEEDING TICKET!" Unfortunately, the cameras are puny 1.3 megapixel jobs with low-quality optics. But the interior camera captures vide at night, thanks to four infrared LEDs that light up the cab only on the video. All the sensor data is automatically logged. Video is stored on an SD card. Thanks to the Red Ferret.


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With his upcoming project hitting theaters on December 16th, Guy Ritchie has been busy with promotional duties including numerous interviews.
During a recent chat plugging "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," the 43-year-old revealed a few previously untold details about his 8-year marriage to Madonna.
Welcoming another little one into the world, Guy Ritchie got an early birthday present on Monday (September 5) after his girlfriend gave birth to a son.
The "Sherlock Holmes" director's model partner Jacqui Ainsley delivered a baby boy in a London hospital - five days before Ritchie is set to celebrate his 43rd birthday.
With everything going as beautifully as could be hoped, Prince William exchanged vows with his lovely bride Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London on Friday (April 29).
While there's still no official confirmation, breaking reports tell that Guy Ritchie is currently expecting his first child with new lady Jacqui Ainsley!
Having been together for one year, the ex husband of Madonna and his model girlfriend will be welcoming a new addition to the family in September.
They scored a big hit with their "Sherlock Holmes" collaboration, and now Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr are at it again.
The "I Heart Huckabees" stud and the "Iron Man" actor were busy filming scenes for "Sherlock Holmes 2" in London, England today (October 18).
Stepping out for an enjoyable evening, Guy Ritchie was spotted along with his girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley at Claridges Hotel in London last night (August 9).
The "Sherlock Holmes" director looked a bit cranky as he strolled out to his car while holding up his lady friend who appeared to be a bit inebriated.
Stepping out for an afternoon outing, Guy Ritchie was spotted walking near his home in London, England on Friday (August 6).
The "Sherlock Holmes" director looked daper in a blue slacks with a shirt and coat paired with some cool looking kicks as he walked along in his neighborhood.
He is one of the most famous movie directors in the world, and Guy Ritchie is the latest celebrity to be targeted by a burglar.
According to a report, the "Sherlock Holmes" helmsman's country home was broken into yesterday, though his staff were able to intervene.


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No surprise: Sean Hannity thinks Angle's misleading campaign ad is fair
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Tonight, Fox News' Sean Hannity -- who in the same show called for Sen. Harry Reid's defeat -- aired a misleading Sharron Angle campaign ad that he said "is probably the template that I think every candidate could use against Democrats." Among other things, the ad accuses Reid of "vot[ing] to use taxpayer dollars to pay for Viagra for convicted child molesters and sex offenders."
Hannity defended Angle's ad from a skeptical Mike Huckabee by saying that the provision "was in the bill" and that it's "fair game" even if Reid didn't "read the bill":
HANNITY: I think holding people accountable for their votes is very effective.
HUCKABEE: It is, now, in fairness to Harry Reid, and you'll find this rare, a vote like that where you say he voted to give Viagra --
HANNITY: It was in the bill
HUCKABEE: That's the point. Some of these bills have all of these little provisions. He may be unaware that that was in the bill.
HANNITY: He should read the bill.
HUCKABEE: I understand. But this is a classic example. It's good politics -- it's great politics. But it's one of those instances where it sounds like he said yes there was a bill that was going to provide Viagra and that was the primary purpose of the bill.
HANNITY: No, but if it's in the bill and he didn't read it then I think, isn't that fair game?
But there was no provision in the health care bill that provided funding for Viagra for sexual preditors, as Hannity claimed, and the problem was not that Reid supposedly didn't "read the bill."
As Politico's Andy Barr noted:
The vote Angle cited was an amendment offered to the major health care bill by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) in hopes of killing it. While the amendment sought to prevent the sale of Viagra to sexual predators using health care funds, there was no portion of the bill authorizing funds to provide the drug to sex offenders to begin with.
Democrats voted to table the amendment in order to continue consideration of the full measure.
To regular Hannity viewers, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he thinks this ad is fair - he's not known for his honesty and integrity. He is known for something else, though:
O'Donnell follows Palin's advice, speaks through Sean Hannity
Sharron Angle brags about her fundraising from "friendly" outlets like Fox News
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Members of the Reynolda Cabinet honored service milestones of 213 Wake Forest staff members who were celebrating more than 2,780 years of combined service. These individuals were recognized at a luncheon on Nov. 10 at Bridger Field House.
Those recognized with 30 or more years of service included:
- 30 years: Anita Hughes, Jay Lawson, Karen Bennett, Lynn Ebert, Scott Adair, Carol Anderson, Kathy Hines, Sandy Boyles, Mary Gerardy, Jim Carlin, and Lynne Heflin.
- 35 years: Preston Stockton and Reid Morgan
- 40 years: Doug Bland
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Dmitri Young Works out for Hurdle at Pirate City
PITTSBURGH -- Veteran Dmitri Young worked out in front of Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and staff today at Pirate City, according to Tom Singer of MLB.com.
It was reported last week that Young, who hasn't played in the Majors since 2008, would travel to Bradenton, Fla., to work out in front of the Pirates.
According to Singer, the 38-year-old Young held up well to rigorous workouts at the field --he ran the bases, took balls to first base, threw from the outfield and hit from both sides of the plate.
Young has been trying to revive a baseball career and even went to the Winter Meetings in Dallas Texas to make his case in front of front office people. Young is also reported to be in great shape, down to 232 from 295 he weighed during the 2008 season.
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text: With Summer Nights, guests can experience extended park hours, special entertainment, high-energy DJs, and the thrill of riding world-class coasters in the dark. Don't miss your chance to ride roller-coasters, like CheetahHunt in the dark! Summer Nights runs now through August 18th! Park hours for Summer Nights are extended until 9pm Sundays through Thursdays, and 10pm Friday and Saturdays. Cheetah Hunt is Florida's first triple launch coaster! John and his wife, Faith, enjoy Summer Nights! Summer nights is included in regular park admission. John entered a hula-hoop competition... and beat all the much younger contestants! Trevor, from the Zoo Education Department, brought a friend to hang out with us this morning! Echidna, is one of the only 2 mammals that lay eggs. John and Leslye are broadcasting live from Busch Gardens! With Summer Nights, you'll see fireworks nightly...and get to ride roller coasters, like Sheikra in the dark! Sunrise over Stanley Falls Flume We were broadcasting live next to the new show- Madagascar LIVE! Operation: Vacation. Alex from the Entertainment Department stopped by to tell us about Kinetix show, with nightly performances of rock-fueled music and acrobatics featuring live musicians, singers, dancers and artists from around the world. John and Leslye are the first to ride Sheikra! Leslye's a bit nervous...it's her first time on the ride! Hanging out at the top of the 90 degree vertical drop! Here they come! John loved it! Leslye is going to stick with the Safari! Photo 1 of 1 Continue Gallery


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Katie Price Marries Stripper Beau, Hopes Third Time's the Charm
She hasn't exactly struck gold with her first two weddings, but Katie Price is hoping that her new husband ends up working out.
According to a report, the British glamour girl got hitched to male stripper Kieran Hayler this week during a romantic ceremony in the Caribbean.
Price explained that she consulted a clairvoyant who told her that she'd fall in love and marry a man named "Kevin," and "Kieran" was close enough.
"I saw a medium who told me I'd already met the person I was going to marry. She also said his name was Kevin. His name is also close to Kevin so it all became clear. I took a friend with me who made notes during the session with the medium because I wanted to make sure I'd heard everything accurately."
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Great pics Jess and a good example as to why that "BobTail Job" on the pistol frame is a job that should be left to the pros such as yourself.
A blunder on a serial numbered pistol FRAME is a serious thing because you can't just run out and buy a new frame...the same way you could run out and buy a new slide.
Obviously a Very Nice perfect job that you did even when viewed without the finish.


text: CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of Post-tropical Cyclone Sandy, Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), announced today that it created Flood Secure, a new insurance facility providing replacement coverage to U.S . organizations that have impaired aggregated flood limits on their property policy. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100719/AQ37264LOGO) Flood Secure reinstates exhausted or eroded flood limits of liability to help ensure organizations have replacement coverage for subsequent events. Coverage will match existing policy wording and provide immediate reinstatement of a client's impaired flood limit, including high hazard flood zones, for up to $25 million for any one occurrence/reinstatement term aggregate limit of liability. Additional limits of liability are available. The facility provides pro-rata pricing for reinstated limits and terms of less than 12 months for major commercial property programs that will renew between January and June 2013. "Flood coverage is one of the few aggregated limits found on most property policies," said Rick Miller, chief broking officer, Aon Risk Solutions' U.S. Property Practice. "Many insureds have potentially impaired aggregates as a result of Sandy. Flood Secure will provide coverage for all flood zones backed by the security and stability of Lloyd's of London. While organizations may be unsure how their insurance flood limits will be impacted at this time, the facility is here to help ease that concern and provide another option for future coverage." Flood Secure is not intended as a replacement for National Flood Insurance Program coverage. Clients should consult their policy for actual details of the replacement coverage. Stay up to date with Sandy-related developments: http://www.aon.com/situationroom Follow Aon on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/aon_plc Sign up for News Alerts: http://aon.mediaroom.com/


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On 12/01/2017, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) announced recruitment notification to recruit Havildar. Through this recruitment notification, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) plans to recruit 10TH candidates for the post of Havildar. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is planning to recruit 15 candidates for the post of Havildar. Interested and eligible candidates can apply before 04/02/2017.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) proposes to receive the application from applicants in Offline Mode. Eligible candidates can submit their application to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) before 04/02/2017. All those aspiring to apply can check out various information like eligibility criteria, salary, Total vacancy, Selection Procedure, Job description, last date, Application procedure and other key information required for the post below. Kindly go through all the below details before submitting your application Offline.
Key Highlight About the Recruitment Notification:
|Company Name
|Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
|Vacancy Name
|Education Requirement
|Total Vacancy to be filled
|15 Posts
|Salary Range
|Rupees: 8,330 to 22,000/- Per Month
|Job Location
|Last Date To Apply
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|Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) , Ghaziabad
Eligibility & Details:
Havildar Post:
Candidates can Get the Havildar Post details such as Job Description, Number of vacancy, Qualification, Age limit, Eligibility and etc., from the table given below.
|Post Name: Havildar
|Total Vacancy: 15 Posts
|Education required: SSLC (Pass) + Min. 15 years of service in the Defence Forces (preferably in Infantry, Artillery & Armoured Corps)
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|Pay Scale: WG-III/CP-III – Rs. 8330-3%-22000/- + admissible allowances
|Age Limit: 28 years + No. of years of service rendered in armed forces
|Application Fee For The Job: Candidates belonging to General and OBC category are required to remit an amount of Rs: 300/- towards application fee. SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
|Procedure: Candidates willing to apply may submit their application in the prescribed format along with the copies of the relevant documents in support of eligibility and the application fee payment receipt, in a sealed cover super scribing "Application for the post of Security (Havildar)" and addressed to Manager (HR), Bharat Electronics Limited, P.O. Bharat Nagar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad Pin – 201010, (U.P.) through Regd. Post/Speed Post/courier. The last date for receipt of applications is 4th February, 2017. For any enquiries please e-mail on [email protected]
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- Interested and eligible candidates can apply before 04/02/2017
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Enough of history - OK! Today Gibraltar is home to around 29,000 people, most of whom are classed as Gibraltarians and the population speaks a strange form of Spanglish.
It is not unusual for the residents of the Rock to slip between Spanish and English mid sentence and both languages are spoken with distinctive accents. The Rock which rises
to a height of 462 metres and is 5km long and 1.6km at its widest doesn't leave many flat surfaces on which to live and Gibraltar town is not a big place. It is decidedly
English with Real Ale served up in its many pubs, fish and chips, and joy of joys for many Costa del Sol residents - a Safeway and Marks and Spencer! Gibraltar is tax free
so retail therapy is a must when visiting although you may want to do your sight- seeing before getting weighed down with shopping bags.
A good way to see the Upper Rock is to take one of the organised taxi tours. The drivers are usually well versed in Gibraltar's history and will take you around the Nature
Reserve's sights whilst filling you in on useful information at the same time. If you are a keen bird-watcher then make sure to pack your binoculars, as the Strait is a key
point of passage for raptors, storks and other migrators between Africa and Europe. Outbound flights (southern migrations) occur between late July and early November and
inbound flyers can be spotted between mid February and early June. It has been known for as many as 3,000 storks to congregate to cross the Strait of Gibraltar at one time
so a decent hat may also be a good idea!
Probably the most famous inhabitants
of Gibraltar all live high up on the Rock - a large colony of Barbary Apes and the only wild primates in Europe. The Ape's Den will
definitely be a stop off point on your tour, or if you go it alone the Den is near the middle cable car station. Legend has it that when the monkeys disappear from Gibraltar,
so will the English and so, fearful of this actually being true, the British shipped in re-enforcements from nearby Africa when numbers dwindled slightly during WW2.
Recently, however, the opposite is the case and the authorities are considering contraceptive implants and repatriation to their native Africa as two measures to alleviate
this problem. It is advisable not to get too close to the monkeys especially when they have young with them - remember that they are wild animals and although used to being
gawped at and photographed they certainly will not take kindly to a quick cuddle.
Within the town itself there are a few interesting sights although most old Spanish or Islamic buildings were destroyed in the 18th century sieges. British fortifications
such as gates and gun emplacements are everywhere, however, and if you are a bit of a war or history buff the Gibraltar Museum on Bomb House Lane is well worth a visit with
exhibits dating back to prehistoric times. Religious sights include the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity built in the early 1800's, the Catholic Cathedral of St Mary
the Crowned which was built on the site of Muslim Gibraltar's chief mosque and the King's Chapel, part of a 16th century Franciscan convent - now the governor's residence.
At Gibraltar's southern tip - Europa Point is home to what is claimed to be the largest mosque in a non-Islamic country. Like the mosque on Marbella's Golden Mile, it was
paid for by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and opened in 1997 as a focal point for Arabs travelling in southern Europe. Europa Point is also home to a lighthouse and the Christian
Shrine of Our Lady of Europe.
The Bay of Algeciras, off Gibraltar, is home to a large population of dolphins and several boats operate dolphin-spotting trips out of Watergardens Quay or Marina Bay. It
is unusual not to see these intelligent, friendly creatures and if you are really lucky you may even spot a whale. Under the water too, Gibraltar offers great sight- seeing,
the meeting waters of the Atlantic and Meditteranean making for great visibility. Shipwrecks are probably what attract most divers to Gibraltar but there is also a small reef
a little way off the coast.
All in all Gibraltar (or "Gib to most) is a great day out for all the family. A weekend is also an option with an overnight treat at the Rock Hotel for example - see the
sights, eat good old fish and chips, take in a movie, shop till you drop all the while soaking up the history of the Rock of Gibraltar.


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Rehau NA Names New CEO
Christian Fabian has been appointed to the position of incoming CEO of Rehau North America beginning in July. He succeeds Kathleen "Kitty" Saylor, who will be stepping down from her position after an 18-year career with the extruder of vinyl window profiles, as well as manufacturer of many other plastic produts.
Fabian brings more than 20 years of experience working within Rehau operations around the world, including in Germany, France and England. In 2005, he became director of Rehau North America's industry business division in Leesburg, Va., overseeing sales and marketing initiatives for products serving furniture, appliance and other industry segments. Fabian was appointed to his current position as VP of marketing and sales in 2006, and in 2007 was promoted to the Rehau North American regional executive board. In September of 2011, Fabian's executive management oversight was extended into Rehau's construction business, when he became responsible for sales and marketing in that division as well.
According to Fabian, in addition to honing a cross-selling business strategy, his initial focus as CEO will be to shepherd planned investment by Rehau North America in both its construction and industry business divisions.
"While the economy continues to recover, there is no doubt that increasing opportunities for sales are out there, particularly in the rebounding construction industry," says Fabian. "It's our job to be smart, be strategic and apply a comprehensive systems solutions method in our sales efforts, which we're more than capable of doing thanks to a wide-ranging product offering. We're also well-positioned to capitalize on current trends in the North American construction market, where considerable investments are being made in sustainable building technology. Growth in 'green buildings' on both the new and retrofit construction side–particularly in education and hospitality–will allow us to really shine, as we have focused on the development of quality-driven energy-efficient and renewable energy products for some time now. High-performance windows, geothermal ground-source heat exchange systems and PVC-alternative furniture components are just some of the many examples of these, and our plan is to identify sales opportunities where combinations of these solutions can best meet the requirements of a project."
In addition to Fabian's appointment as CEO, Rehau North America's management team now includes Terry Barnaby, who has been named VP of operations and a member of the regional executive board. He has been with the company 27 years, having served in various positions including plant manager at Rehau's manufacturing facilities in Sturgis, Mich. and Baie d'Urfé, Quebec and, most recently, as director of operations and technology for Rehau North America. In his new role, Barnaby oversees all North American operations, facilities, purchasing and supply chain management.


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No other organ is as important to a super, sensuous summer than skin. But what do we really know about it? Lisa Mitchell uncovers its mysteries.
A polar bear's skin is black. Beneath a tiger's fur is striped skin. Of all the skin colours available to humans, strangely enough, one of them is blue.
From the evolution of skin colour to fleshy superstition and catastrophic remedies, the integumentary system — as the medics know it — offers a compelling journey. It seems our body bag can be distinctive, beautiful and repulsive in equal measures.
Skin anomalies such as moles or acne scarring hardly curtailed the celebrity of Cindy Crawford and Bill Murray, yet we grimace at the sight of dandruff, boils and severe eczema.
In biblical times, psoriasis sufferers were ostracised as lepers. Today, we're prepared to kill ourselves for the "healthy" glow of tanned skin. Ironically, the origin of that unwise opinion — that tanning is healthy — lies in a reputable, early 20th-century cure for tuberculosis of the skin that involved sunlight treatment in the Swiss alps.
The worth of our largest
organ has even been assessed
on the black market. Tanzanian
authorities are trying to nab
those embroiled in the illegal
trade of human hide who pocket
up to $US10,000 ($A13,700),
depending on the state of the
skin, according to a report by
the Pan African news agency. It
is in demand in African nations
such as Zambia and Malawi,
where witchcraft is practiced.
In the beginning, human pigmentation developed according to a person's distance from the equator, say scientists Nina Jablonski and George Chaplin from the California Academy of Sciences. After dropping the furry ape look, people in the tropics developed darker skin, which acted as a natural protection against UV rays.
The skin of those living further north or south, where UV levels were lower, became lighter to optimise UV penetration in order to produce the vitamin D needed to keep blood and bones healthy.
As for the Inuit, their dusky arctic skin hales from a seafood diet abundant in vitamin D. The ghostly souls who suffer from Argyria, a deathly blue or slate-grey pallor, are stuck for a cure. The permanent condition is caused by long-term ingestion of colloidal silver that can be found in alternative remedies used as anti-bacterial agents or immune-system boosters.
The use of gold in remedies is more common, says Robin Marks, the University of Melbourne's professor of dermatology at St Vincent's hospital, whose fingernail was destroyed in brutal earlier days by gold radon seeds applied to a wart on his finger.
Hark back to ye olde tales of remedy and superstition and you'll find even more neurotic treatment of skin conditions. People would touch the skin of a dead man to discourage moles, blackheads, enlarged pores and other facial blemishes, according to Ozark Superstitions, a book by American folklorist Vance Randolph.
Randolph also found a cure for eczema in Illinois, where one would drip the warm blood of a freshly slaughtered cow onto the affected area.
Today's inoffensive ointments are born of far smellier natural therapies and lateral thinking. Bunions were banished with a poultice made from cow dung mixed with fish oil, while cold feet could recover their yin and yang with a rub of onion juice, according to research by Curtain University's department of podiatry.
Sweaty feet sufferers could be cured by an early morning walk through grass, but only on May 1, and before sunrise, while World War I soldiers would urinate in their boots to achieve the same. For chilblains, a patient might run around a mare three times while biting their shirt, or dip their hand in manure, again on magical May 1, before clapping three times on the lid of a bread box.
An ointment of mouse dung was the secret to hair regrowth in 16th-century England. We strip and taint our epidermis according to fashion fad and culture. Chemical skin peels, which came into vogue in the 1920s, used unwieldy concoctions that would often remove more than the uppermost layer.
Lasers have since taken over, giving greater control over depth of penetration. The tough, tacky or artful modern tattoo began with the Polynesians, whose use of it to mark tribal communities, family and rank excited a trend among seafaring traders that spanned nations. Tattooing can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians from about 4000BC.
They, however, identified it with fertility and nobility, while the Japanese began using tattooing for religious, ornamental and cosmetic purposes from about 500BC. In the late 19th century, it became fashionable among European and English royalty: Winston Churchill's mother, Lady Randolph Churchill, had a snake tattooed around her wrist.
So there you have it, the historical skinny on skin, and here's hoping you feel good in yours — all 1.5 to 2 square metres of it. Just remember that feeling is only temporary, given that you shed about 600,000 particles an hour, which adds up to about 19 kilograms in a lifetime. The good news is, you'll regenerate nearly 1000 new skins to replace it, which only goes to show that beauty truly is fleeting.
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The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will host 14 trade shows in May, along with several related conferences, covering a wide array of industries from travel and tourism to hospitality and consumer products. This series of trade fairs will attract thousands of local, regional and international exhibitors and visitors from more than 65 countries, underscoring the continued growth and influence of Dubai's meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions sector. May is the second busiest month of the year in terms of the number of activities hosted, after March, which saw DWTC welcome 20 exhibitions and conferences out of more than 100 trade fairs held at the venue throughout the year, which attract more than 1.4 million visitors.
The number and variety of the trade shows planned for May, in addition to top-tier participation from global companies and high-calibre visitors, are a vote of confidence by the international business community in Dubai's economy. The Emirate's pivotal role as a gateway for global trade into the regional markets continues to act as a significant draw to businesses looking to expand into the Middle East and beyond. From multinational corporations to Small and Medium Enterprises, the growing number of exhibitors and visitors reinforces the fundamental importance placed on the trade shows and exhibitions.
Kick-starting the month's calendar of events on 2 May is the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), one of the most important events of the season. The show is a perfect meeting ground for organisations specialising in the travel and tourism sector, keeping key industry players informed of the latest developments and trends and presenting the opportunity to meet new partners the Middle East. The event, which has witnessed tremendous growth over its 18 year history, has become one of the region's largest exhibitions, attracting 2,236 exhibitors and more than 22,000 visitors across a total exhibition area of 20,000 square metres. Meanwhile, PhotoWorld Dubai, which also begins on 2 May, offers visitors a chance to browse and buy a vast array of the latest photography equipment and cameras.
Gulf Educational Supplies & Solutions (GESS), held from 3-5 May at Airport Expo Dubai, will showcase more than 250 exhibitors from over 27 countries. The exhibition has become a vital part of the education industry in the region, offering the sector a platform to exchange ideas and insights with local and international experts, and raise awareness of new developments and innovations.
The second week of May will see the opening of Aluminium Dubai, as well as Hardware & Tools Middle East and the Dubai International Property and Investment Exhibition & Conference. Organisers of Aluminium Dubai, which will be held 9-11 May, will focus on sharing insights into the latest concepts and technologies, and driving growth in the aluminium industry, building on the success of last year's event by offering even more opportunities to network with importers, manufacturers and buyers in the GCC.
The 12th Hardware & Tools Middle East exhibition, held between 10-12 May, is a specialised trade event which attracts top players in the machinery, building and maintenance tools industry. Meanwhile, Dubai International Property and Investment Exhibition & Conference, also running from 10-12 May, is poised to attract representatives from some of the top property projects in the region and across the world, bringing together many of the most influential decision makers in the property investment, planning and management sectors.
The Office Exhibition, the Hotel Show and the Facilities Management Expo (FM Expo) will start their three day events on the 17 May. The Office Exhibition attracts leading international companies and brands, offering participants the opportunity to share industry knowledge and network with leading sector professionals. It also offers an ideal stage for international interior designers and global experts to showcase their modern creations and latest initiatives.
The Hotel Show is hailed as one of the Middle East's largest specialised trade events in the hospitality supplies industry, attracting top-tier global exhibitors and visitors. The Facilities Management Expo is also known as one of the must-attend events in its sector. The show caters to the entire FM business community, focusing on the latest developments from environmental and energy management to maintenance, security services, and health and safety practices. The event also offers consulting services on the most contemporary solutions in smart and green buildings.
During the last week of May, five exhibitions will open their doors and run for three days each. Two of these, Beautyworld Middle East and Vision-X Dubai – Optical & Ophthalmic Exhibition and Conference, will begin on May 24. Beautyworld Middle East is a trade fair specialised in beauty products businesses in the region, with participation from more than 45 countries and traders and representatives from thousands of beauty centres.
Vision-X Dubai – Optical & Ophthalmic Exhibition and Conference brings together more than 3,800 experts and specialists in ophthalmology and related optical fields from 63 countries, in addition to 120 specialised companies from around the world. The two sections of the event, Vision Opticare and Vision Lifestyle, attract a large number of specialist organisations in both fields, and offer participants the opportunity to gain insights into new fashion trends, technology and best practices.
The remaining three exhibitions start on 31 May. These are the Airport Show, which is held at Dubai Airport Expo Centre, the India Sourcing Fair and the China Sourcing Fair, which are hosted at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The Airport Show is devoted exclusively to airport construction, operations, technology and services. It offers a networking platform for major organisations and professionals involved in airport construction and infrastructure, driving expansion and investment into the region.
The India Sourcing Fair and China Sourcing Fair present trading opportunities for buyers in the Middle East and North Africa to forge new relationships with potential suppliers from top Indian and Chinese manufacturers and exporters who are looking to expand their businesses into the region, find distribution partners and promote their brands.
May's formidable schedule underscores DWTC's constant drive to strengthen even further its position as a leader in the global exhibition and conference industry. It also illustrates DWTC's commitment and capability to attract top-tier exhibitors, high-profile visitors and industry specialists, supporting growth across the Middle East's business and commerce community.
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Nut Centre owner facing sentence for public terror
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John Rudolph Singh, an owner of the Guyana Variety Store and Nut Centre, is now a remanded prisoner awaiting sentencing after he admitted to shooting off his licensed gun while trying to get his wife and their three children to leave with him.
Singh, of 38 Cummings Street, Georgetown, who said he is called "Superman" and "Dog" by friends, appeared before city magistrate Ann McLennan and pleaded guilty to a charge of causing public terror.
According to the charge, he wantonly discharged a loaded firearm with intend to cause terror on August 11th, at Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara.
Prosecutor Deniro Jones told the court that because of problems in the relationship, Singh's wife, Cynthia, left with their children and travelled to her mother's house. He said that Singh later travelled to his mother-in-law's house and demanded that his wife and children leave with him but they became afraid and locked themselves in at the premises. Singh then discharged several rounds from his 9mm pistol to the lock on the gate and several in the air.
Jones said that the man then drove with his children to Eve Leary, where he reported what had happened. His firearm was then seized and an investigation was conducted, resulting in the current charge.
Singh, though represented by attorney Basil Williams, asked the court's leave to explain what had happened.
Slowly pacing back and forth in the prisoners' dock, he then spent the better part of the next hour explaining his actions. During his submissions, he mentioned that he was rich and that he is a popular businessman and he also rattled off how many doctors, lawyers, judges and politicians he knew.
Singh said that he had earlier bought five tickets for his entire family to travel but his wife left their matrimonial home and took their children with her to her mother's Chateau Margot residence.
He mentioned that members of his entire family are citizens of the United States and he told the children that he would take them to the US embassy to have their documents verified to travel.
However, he said his wife had threatened to divorce him and to keep their three children away from him. A silent courtroom listened as Singh spoke of how incensed he became at his wife's and children's refusal to answer their mobile phones, causing him to travel to his mother-in-law's home with his loaded licensed 9mm pistol. He said that upon his arrival there, he found the gate padlocked, prompting him to call loudly for his wife and children to come out. They refused, he said, and he then encountered his brother-in-law. He said he told the man he wanted his children and the man then told him that he would never get them and that he would also find someone else for his sister.
Singh explained that because he could not gain entry to the premises, he tried to call his children out. "With the gun pointed down, my finger off the trigger but with the gun loaded, I again called loudly for my kids to get out of the house," he recounted. There was no response. "I discharged six rounds to the padlock on the gate, splitting up a wood," he then said, while noting that he held the gun away from any human being.
Singh added that he again called out to his children and after not getting any response again he then fired three more shots, this time into the air.
"Bow! Bow!" he exclaimed, causing persons in the public gallery to laugh.
Singh related that after gaining entry to the yard, he pushed the door but realised that it was blocked by a chair. He said he then braced it with his shoulders, at which point his three children immediately kicked into action and began rounding up their belongings to leave with him.
The man said he loudly ordered the children, including his 11-year-old daughter to leave their belongings and just get their passports to leave. He said that they told him they could not find the travel documents and as a result he ordered them to leave without them.
It was at this point that Singh said, "My name is Rudolph Singh, called 'Superman' and 'Dog' by my friends. But I like to change 'Dog' around to 'God.' So I call myself God."
He said that after his wife refused to leave the house, he ordered his children to leave, stating "Come here, now. Your mother can stay, she's a big woman."
He noted that after succeeding in getting his children, they entered his hummer. He said that once he was in the vehicle with his children, he ejected the bullets from the magazine of the weapon and placed it away from the children. "I don't like to have my firearm around my children," he explained.
Singh said he drove to Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, where he demanded to speak with a senior officer, whom he identified as "Reid." He said that he then ordered the police to go to Chateau Margot and arrest his brother-in-law.
After Singh's lengthy submission, Williams asked the court for a probation report and counselling for the parties. He stressed that at no time was there any intention of his client to injure anyone or members of the public. "He pointed his gun to the ground and to the air to shoot," Williams stressed.
After hearing the case, Magistrate McLennan informed Singh that he would be remanded to prison until tomorrow to facilitate the presentation of a probation report before sentencing.
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Jan Fabre (BELGIAN, B. 1958)
On ne s'habitude pas à l'art
signed and dated 'Jan Fabre 2001' (lower right), and numbered '37/60' (lower left)
print on paper, unframed
image: 32 x 24 cm.
paper: 57.5 x 48 cm.
Executed in 2001. This work is number thirty-seven from an edition of sixty.
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Jan Fabre is an artist, theatre-maker and author. In the late seventies he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Art and the Municipal Institute of Decorative Arts and Crafts in Antwerp. Fabre's works include installations, sculptures, drawings, films and performances. Over the years he has built up a sizeable body of work and has become internationally acclaimed. His best-known works include "Tivoli", a mansion covered entirely in ballpoint drawing (Mechelen, 1990); "The man who measures the clouds", a bronze sculpture, versions of which can be seen at SMAK in Ghent, DeSingel in Antwerp and in the sculpture garden at Catanzaro in Italy (1998); and "Heaven of Delight", a permanent work commissioned by Queen Paola of Belgium for the Mirror Hall at the Royal Palace in Brussels (2003). Recent solo exhibitions include Jan Fabre in the Louvre, Louvre (2008); Jan Fabre - The Angel of Metamorphosis, Museé du Louvre, Paris (2008); Jan Fabre - De geleende tijd, Bozar, Brussels (2008); and ARCO 08, Deweer Art Gallery, Madrid (2008). He has participated in group exhibitions including the Venice Biennial (1984, 1990 and 2003); Documenta, Kassel (1987 and 1992); the São Paolo Biennial (1991); the Lyon Biennial (2000); the Valencia Biennial (2001); and the Istanbul Biennial (1992 and 2001).
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Our January goal for Quilting for Peace Team Sew,Mama,Sew! has passed, but you can still donate fabric and quilts to Wrap Them in Love! Here's our post about the organization and how to donate, and here is the Wrap Them in Love Foundation website.
Ellen from Wrap Them in Love wanted us to pass along her thanks for your donations! We asked her about quilts for Haiti and she writes, "I know that there will be lots of groups going to help out in Haiti. Our quilts get to other countries when someone who is going there will carry them in their luggage or with other things that they are taking. We've already been asked to provide a few quilts to a group who is going to go there in about a month. I'm sure there will be many more requests as time goes on. The people in Haiti are going to be needing help for a long time. If there is someone who wants to donate a quilt that they specifically want to go to Haiti, they can just write a note when they send the quilt to let us know. Then as the quilt requests come in, we will use those quilts first for Haiti."
Quilt by Katie, Katie's Korner
Katie designed this quilt with 6-inch and 12-inch squares, and she worked on her freehand quilting. She donated the quilt to Wrap Them in Love and wrote a little about it on her blog.
Quilt by Marybeth, Puppy Dog Tails
Marybeth was also inspired to create and donate a quilt to Wrap Them in Love. She shared a tutorial for this Rag Quilt on her blog.
The need is always there for your sewing talents and extra fabric! If you'd like to sew for people in Haiti keep Wrap Them in Love in mind.
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Lovely, I cant wait to use your tutorial on my next quilt project! Thank you!
I hope I can contribute to this project. There so many people in need…
This is an amazing project and I hope to contribute to something like this one day soon! The Lord will bless those whom have opened their hearts and sewing minds to this great cause of helping those in Haiti.
It warms my heart to see this kind of generosity, I hope there are lots more donations to come for people in need!
I've been wanting to get this book for awhile
What a sweet quilt to give in any of the charity situations!
This is a great idea! I will have to keep it in mind for our own church mission trips!
What a great idea…I'll sort through my stash.
I finished up my first quilt for Wrap Them in Love completely from my stash (mostly scraps)!! I've got at least 2 more in mind…giving quilts away is way more fun and inspiring than I thought and I was excited to get started… Thanks for the info. I've got more coming!
What a wonderful organization. Everyone should have something of beauty to call their own.
My church has the same concept – The rag quilt is darling
I'm boxing up some things for them today! Great charity!
Thats a really great group. Thanks for sharing – gives me an idea on what I can send with the Haiti rescue team when they go out.
This is great, everyone who takes some time to make quilt for those in need. Such a blessing.
Wonderful idea! Love that little quilt with the stars on it. So comforting.
There is a group of doctors from our little area heading out next week to Haiti, I never thought of sending a quilt with them! I'm going to rally the troops and see what we can get together before they go. Thank you for the inspiration!
i have never quilted, but this is an honorable reason to learn! what a great group.
I love both of these quilts and with the great tutorial I may be ready to make the rag quilt! Thanks.
I plan on doing a rag quilt this weekend since I'm snowed in! I love all quilts though.
Thank You for sharing
What a great cause.
I love to see simple, beautiful quilts like this. It gives me hope for my own quilting skills!
love the rag quilt look
Amazing and we would love to help. Will send Stash Palettes for the organization to make use of any extra blocks they have. Thank you for shedding light on such a wonderful organization!
beautiful! i must learn how to quilt one of these days!
What a great organization!! Thanks for sharing!
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About MeHi, my name is Lyndsey. I'm 24 years old, & I have a beautiful little girl who was born 06.10.11. Modeling has always been a dream of mine but I am just now starting to pursue it. I am VERY serious about this, & will work hard to achieve my dreams. I can do my own hair & makeup & will always be ready to shoot. I'm open to any ideas for shoots, however I will NOT shoot nudes or bikini. I like to keep it classy. I'm looking for variety in a photographer, as in different locations, different model poses... I know what I want when it comes to a photographers work. If you want to shoot I will review your work & decide from there. I will always have an "escort" accompany me to the shoots, no questions asked.
Piercings: Both earlobes, left industrial, navel, & right bottom lip.
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1. Shoot in RAW: I know many readers of DPS can't shoot in RAW (because their camera doesn't offer it) or don't shoot in RAW (because they either don't know how or don't like to) but for the most control in the post production phase of converting your color images into black and white ones – you'll want to shoot in RAW if your camera does allow it. Of course shooting in JPEG doesn't stop you shooting in black and white – but if it's an option, give RAW a go, you might be surprised by what it offers you in post production. More on RAW vs JPEG here.
2. Shoot in Color: If your camera doesn't allow you to shoot in RAW (or you choose not to) – shoot in color and do your conversion to black and white later on your computer.
While most digital cameras offer you the option to shoot in Black and White (and can produce some reasonable results) you have more control over your end results if you have the color data to work with in your conversion on your computer. (read more on the choice between shooting in black and white or post production conversion).
Update: There is an exception to shooting in Color and it's when you're taking note of point 1 above (shooting in RAW). When shooting in RAW and switching to Black and White mode you see your results in the LCD in black and white but the camera actually records all of the information (including color) – the best of both worlds. But if you're shooting in JPEG – shoot in color and do the conversion later. Thanks to Joost (in comments) for the reminder to include this.
3. Low ISO: Shoot with the lowest possible ISO possible. While this is something that most of us do in color photography it is particularly important when it comes to black and white where noise created by ISO can become even more obvious. If you're after this 'noise' (or grain) you can always add it later in your post production – but it's harder to go the other way and take noise out.
4. When to Shoot: Many digital photographers actually prefer to shoot images for Black and White in low contrast situations. So an dark or overcast day can be a great time to shoot out door shots.
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Transformative Learning Conference 2014 @ UCO
University of Central Oklahoma - TL Conference Team
Friday, March 28, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
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Event Details
Transformative Learning Conference 2014 @ UCO
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Thought piece by: Cia Verscheldon
As I look forward to the Spring 2014 Transformative Learning Conference, I think of one of my favorite quotes from Einstein: "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." The challenges of today's world will require new sets of strategies and approaches and a kind of intellectual and moral fortitude that we need to be instilling in students now. College students today are no more or less smart or brave or ready to face the future than I was in the 1970's. However, in an age when information is two clicks away for most of our students, the role of the professor as the imparter of knowledge has taken a backseat to the role of guider in the ways of knowing. What we need today are professors who are igniters of the spark inside every student – the person whose instruction and guidance engages the part of the student that transform her into a lifelong questioner, learner, and problem-solver.
Transformative teaching and learning, where faculty and students are partners in the process of discovery and deep thinking, is the focus of this gathering of hearts and minds. We will spend a day and a half focusing on how we can, as participants in the processes of teaching and learning on our campuses, engage students in the kinds of inquiry and action that will equip them, body and soul, to leave college with the tools they need to contribute well in their families, their work, and their communities. We will engage ourselves in our own transformation into teachers and learners who have the skills to model the kinds of activities that we know result in the best and most lasting kind of learning. These high-impact practices, including collaborative and problem-based learning, civic engagement, leadership, teamwork, research and other creative endeavors, studies and application around health and wellness, are at the center of our efforts here at UCO, and we all are continuing in the process of learning to do them well and more often and with more of our students.
We hope you'll join us to share the experience and wisdom from your work and participate in discussions with colleagues about what they have learned and the questions that they have going forward. In a world so replete with information and in which the problems seem so overwhelming, students are asking for a college experience in which they not only learn about things but learn how to think and reason so that they can do something about things. To engage them in this process of deep learning and empowerment, we need to be constant learners ourselves. We hope you'll join us in this conversation.
Transformative Learning Conference 2014 Keynote Presenters
Dr. Melissa Peet
Transformative Learning usually requires students to reflect on their experiences in order to bring to conscious awareness the realizations that lead to perspective expansion or awareness. Dr. Melissa Peet is a leading thinker and researcher who is currently exploring the role tacit knowledge (unconscious and informal ways of knowing) plays in the development of leaders, innovators and extraordinary practitioners across several fields and disciplines. Her research focuses on understanding the types of knowledge, curricula, and learning methods that support students in becoming these kinds of effective leaders, entrepreneurs and change agents. One result of her research is a method of integrative learning that supports students in connecting, reflecting on, and synthesizing knowledge and skills from all areas of life. She has recently developed a methodology, Generative Knowledge Interviewing, for retrieving the tacit knowledge that exists within people — from novices to experts — and is in the process of integrating this methodology with the Integrative Knowledge Portfolio Process on campuses across the country.
Dr. Dan Glisczinski
"I am as sick of boring presentations as you are," admitted Medina (2008, p. 93), explaining how the typical academic lecture embodies the antithesis of scholarly, brain-rich teaching and learning (to say nothing of Transformative Learning!). In contrast to what Kohn (1999, p. 218) decried as the "mind numbing" monotony of even the most well-intended academic monologues, Medina explained that brains retain lessons learned through concrete experiences with emotionally cogent and relevant stimuli. Are such research-based insights the . . .
Hello colleagues. Thanks for reading this essay. I'm Dan Glisczinski, and I'm convinced we educators have an amazing profession working together with students to construct understanding. Since earning degrees in English, teaching, and education policy from St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota and the University of Minnesota, I've worked as a wilderness educator, high school teacher, middle school teacher, elementary school principal, and college faculty. I'm presently an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota - Duluth, where I teach education psychology, technology, and policy with undergraduates and graduate students. I get excited about studying transformative learning experiences, as these expand our understandings of life's possibilities and purposes.
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Discount is given for early registration, If the registered participant cannot attend, someone may attend in his or her place. If the Transformative Learning Conference is canceled you will receive full refund.
When & Where
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100 North University Drive
Friday, March 28, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CDT)
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REDDING, Conn. -- After a meeting Friday with legal experts, the Redding Board of Education voted unanimously to ask the town's Board of Finance to rescind its proposed budget because it does not meet state rules, the Redding Pilot reported .
The Board of Finance asked the school board to cut its budget by an additional $300,000, which would violate the state's minimum budget requirement and jeopardize the Education Cost Sharing money Redding receives from the state, the Pilot said.
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This is a discussion on AZ Central guns in resturant poll. (need some help) within the The Second Amendment & Gun Legislation Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; We are losing this poll, even though it's law now, I still don't want to give anti's something to hold on to. Half way down ...
We are losing this poll, even though it's law now, I still don't want to give anti's something to hold on to.
Half way down on the right side.
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No, this will only lead to trouble.
Yes, we have the right to bear arms.
Ya.,. We need lot's more votes on this one..
Done! Next step is to compile a listing of Restaurants (serving alcohol), in Arizona, that have begun the mad dash to post "No Guns Allowed" signs. Should be interesting come September 3oth.
Voted...but we're losing...
Do you think it was a good decision for Gov. Brewer to sign a bill allowing guns into bars and restaurants?
No, this will only lead to trouble 66.77%
Yes, we have the right to bear arms 33.28%
Total Votes: 1944
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Done, But the voting is a moot point since it will take effect Sept 30th
Now we can use this forum to boycott resturants that put up "No Gun Signs" at their eating establishments and let them know why.
"When the people fear the government you have tyranny...when the government fears the people you have liberty."
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"First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand."
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"A heavily armed citizenry is not about overthrowing the government; it is about preventing the government from overthrowing liberty. A people stripped of their right of self defense is defenseless against their own government." -source
I can see it now, all the GUN FREE ZONE BARS getting robbed and closing for lack of business, and all the pro gun bars and resturants expanding!!!
Oh and you can vote more than once. Maybe thats why the anti's are winning. Close the window, then go back to the link. It worked a for me.


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Telgi alleges forceful discharge from hospital
February 09, 2006 01:29 IST
Key accused in the multi-crore fake stamp paper case Abdul Karim Telgi, who was hospitalised Wednesday after he complained of chest pain, alleged that he has been "forcefully" discharged from hospital even though he was not feeling okay.
Telgi protested vehemently on being discharged from the Sassoon General Hospital where he was admitted in its intensive care unit ward after he complained of chest pain and given treatment, Telgi's lawyer Milind Pawar told reporters in Pune Wednesday evening.
"Telgi repeatedly kept saying that he was not okay and was mentally unfit, yet the hospital authorities gave him a discharge certificate and he was taken away by the police in a wheel-chair to his egg-shaped cell in the Yerwada Central Jail where he is lodged for the past three years," the lawyer said.
After his plea to make a confessional statement in a 1995 stamp seizure case in Mumbai was allowed by a special court there, Telgi was in the midst of recording his confessions since Monday last.
In the last two days of in-camera confession, which remains inconclusive, he has so far recorded some 83 pages of statement before the chief judicial magistrate of Pune.
His confession was expected to be over Wednesday.
However, because of his hospitalisation, he was not�produced before the court during the day.


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And So it begins. Lets get this car brought over here for the US. Start Posting!!!
And So it begins. Lets get this car brought over here for the US. Start Posting!!!
LOL. I wish...
This was actually what most people wanted when Audi North American introduced the Poll for the TT-RS.
I still cannot believe we are getting the shaft on this car.
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Where's the "The RS3 hatch would be great but I'd settle for an S3 hatch" petition?
How about an S3 / RS3 Sedan?
I'll take two.
I am so tempted to buy one seeing I am currently stationed here in Germany. It kills me inside everytime I see them running around here in Stuttgart and wondering if I should pull the trigger. The only thing stopping me is, its pointless to buy a pricey car that I can't take back with me to the US.
These rides are nice up in person, the only thing I havent had a chance is to ride in one. Quick off the line and love the sound of the exhaust.
"Yes or no?"
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Yeah, the Hatch/Wagon offerings from Audi NA are so frustrating right now. No performance variants (that are remotely affordable)
Really wish they would step up their game, the challenging part is the Economy. :roll eyes:
*The VW Golf R is already ending production coming up in August so I'm on the fence if I should wait for the upcoming A3/S3 or just get an R.
Not sure I want to spend the coinage right now.
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The RS3 answers a great question for me. What am I going to replace the TT with? I could upgrade to the TTS but do I want to spend 5 more years in the same car?
The RS3 gives me a new experience with Audi in the small car arena that I like. I don't need or want the A4 or larger sedans to go to work by myself. I use my TT for that and the track, and the RS3 looks like a great upgrade!
Bring it, Audi! You need something in that size category anyhow.
I want a 4 or 5 door...the B8 is getting WAY over sized for what I want / need. Now what Audi?
I could buy a Subaru Impreza (WRX / STi) which is a large step down in the interior and exterior side of things. I can get a Golf R! Still on this option...
What else? The ATS is really the only car that will be on the market that has a chance. It is suppose to be similar platform size as the BMW E46 which has me intrigued (B5). Except for the Caddy styling...although I will be test driving this summer
As much as I would like an RS3, If they brought the RS3 to the States, it'd be a priced mid to high 40's.
Mind as well get an S5 or S4
-But yes, it would be nice if they brought the RS3, and I'd settle if they brought the S3.
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"Word has it that the United States and Canada most likely will not get this wee AMG, but we hear this same powertrain with strengthened seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will come to us in a four-door CLA 45 AMG version, and possibly also in a smaller crossover vehicle based on the modular chassis beneath the A- and B- Class ranges.
RS3 yes please
I still don't see what the competitors provide in the RS3 segment. They might someday but currently don't. Audi is missing out on a segment that no one else participates in here?
RS3 hatch, please!
RS3 Hatch please.
this will never happen, they wont certify the hatch to sell just 1000 cars lol
buy a tt or buy the golf
the A45 is not coming, only the CLA is, this will compete with it
not to bash but the CLA sedan, in my opinion, is pretty ugly; outside and inside. exterior is aggressive but maybe a bit overly aggressive; too busy for my taste. interior, same story; way too busy for me. the hatch version is down right hideous.
again this is just my opinion, overall, the CLA is just trying too hard.
i'm not surprised. i wouldn't consider MBZ a leader when it comes to design. especially, for this intended younger market. come on, look at the typical MBZ driver. do they resemble you?
but the AMG 2.0 motor with 355hp/332lb-ft is quite impressive...no doubt.
How about getting Audi to actually bring the correct transmission in the a3 and s3 sedan first? :p


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Lessons from the flying vet
A NUMBER of people took exception to this column yesterday for questioning the way Sark's government is behaving over the vineyard expansion and vandalism issue and felt the tone was unnecessarily hostile.
A NUMBER of people took exception to this column yesterday for questioning the way Sark's government is behaving over the vineyard expansion and vandalism issue and felt the tone was unnecessarily hostile.
After it was written, however, two further threads emerged that supported Opinion's central concern, that evidence was building that challenged Chief Pleas efficacy as a credible body.
The first was the Seigneur's implication that there were no law and order problems until Sark Estate Management arrived. The second was the frankly unbelievable admission from the head of the Agriculture Committee that no concerns had been raised about the vine plantings in case they were 'misconstrued'.
This places SEM in the position of being vandalised, protested about and possibly being legislated against for not only doing nothing wrong but doing something the authorities chose not to say was causing offence.
It is no way for government to operate, any more than it would be right for the States of Guernsey to harass a business here over unspecified – but legal – activities.
SEM's PR may be lacking and its MD's newsletter deeply offensive to many Sarkees but even when the flying vet Maurice Kirk was making life hell for the Guernsey authorities, officialdom had to be seen to be unbiased, even-handed and proportionate – no matter how it might have felt.
Sark is right to fear becoming a 'company town', the same as Guernsey would. It could legislate to prevent any business from abusing a defined, dominant position but it cannot be seen to be waging a retrospective war against a legitimate operation.
This is important for Sark itself. Operations in the name of Chief Pleas are seen as out of step with norms of good governance. It is on the radar of the Ministry of Justice. It has had much coded advice from Lord McNally.
A senior civil servant has been parachuted in to 'assist' in every possible way yet Sark has refused to tell Guernsey Police how many people are licensed to hold firearms or what weapons they possess.
Everyone is willing Sark to succeed and to remain special.
But it can do so only in the context of a changing world and, to date, it is not helping itself.
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You at least got this right....
"SEM's PR may be lacking and its MD's newsletter deeply offensive"
..but that was all.
You will have to do rather better if you are to wriggle and justify the journalistic vandalism that you performed yesterday. Instead you are continuing the same subjective and innuendo-laden onslaught today.
Is that any sort of press complaints process on Guernsey?
The entire premise of the SEM was that it could fly in the face of 450 years of experience and make money by forcing changes on Sark that undermined the very essence of Sark, against the wishes of the majority of islanders. Never mind that the lawful holder of the fief has been dispossessed by dogmatic diktat as crudely as any aboriginal or native American tribe.
As someone noted elsewhere, Beaumont's big mistake was not to put on an eagle feather head dress or paint his body with ethnic design. Had he done so, the world's celebs would probably flock to protest on his behalf.
Of course a tourist business on the scale envisaged by the SEM is not sustainable without fundamental change to the Island's way of life.
Even if you don't realise it sitting in Guernsey, the electors know it - and voted accordingly.
The vines are experimental - the SEM paid advisor said as much when he described last years derisory crop as a "laboratory" vintage. In all these circumstances, Chief Pleas is duty bound to try and restrain further fundamental distortions of the economy and ecology without proof of sustainability - and especially now that Delaney has thrown his toys out of the pram once more.
GP credibility remains at rock bottom amongst most of the Sarkese who know a "free press" when they see one. Right now, the GP might as well publish under the SNL banner.
It's good of you to draw the parallel with Maurice Kirk - but there seems to have been precious little learned from that process about dealing with "difficult" people that would relevant here. Just imagine how much more horrible that job would have been if Mo has been backed by billionaires...
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"Sark has refused to tell Guernsey Police how many people are licensed to hold firearms or what weapons they possess."
Well - I believe there are a couple of old guys with a battery of functioning canons - and there must also be a considerable supply of explosives such as gunpowder involved.
But otherwise, why should Sark tell Guernsey anyway? Are you lot planning an invasion to liberate us from the SEM - or vice versa? After the tone of recent opinion and comment, I don't think we would put it past you lot!
I have a theory as to why they refuse to tell the Guernsey Police how many firearms are held in Sark ... it's because they haven't got a bloody clue
Why should they tell anyway? Well if someone does get shot by accident or on purpose who are you going to call eh? .. who are you going to call!
Bearing in mind that the SEM/SNL seems to find out anything that is allegedly confidential on Guernsey, they are quite right not to let on.
Maybe Sark learned a lesson from WW2 - if there might be an automatic rifle, shotgun and a pistol in a securely locked cabinet in every Sark residence, it would oblige unwanted invaders to think twice.
Totally unbelievable whoever wrote this.
So evidence is building that Chief Pleas is lacking efficacy as a credible body - 28 conseillors elected for a population of around 600, - roughly one counseillor elected for every 17 people. Or are you saying that those 28 are incompetant, and the electorate imbecilic
So you found the Agricultural Committee failure to protest about the first 12 field plantings of vines in case they were miscontrued unbelievable. Ah now conseillors are expected not to be even handed and impartial, they should have protested against the first plantings.
Reading this article was like reading the Sark Newsletter - but at least if made clear to Guernsey and Sark readers where the Guernsey press stands.
(now I wonder if this comment will be edited!)
Who remembers the French bloke who tried to take over Sark with a machine gun back in the 80s/90s??
I think he was overpowered by the SAS trained drinkers in the Mermaid.
It's covered in Sark's wikipedia entry.
André Gardes was sat on a bench fiddling with his AK47 when the constable nicked him.
Maybe he came back loaded with vine plants instead?
Still no name on the opinion piece.
Cast adrift
I never thought I'd say it but I think the best thing would be for Sark to be cast adrift by Guernsey and let them fend for themselves. This constant whingeing and refusal to accept the 21st century is getting so tiresome, let them go back to the "good old days" if they want to, and let them deal with their own policing, health, defence, political and judicial matters. It would then become crystal clear to all just how backward the place is, which is evidently how most of them like it. Quite how they'll survive financially is questionable, but that will be down to them to sort out, not Guernsey.
It looks like some Guerns are getting increasingly jealous of Sark's autonomy.
This echoes the discussion over Frau Merkle's arrogant comments to Cameron about the UK leaving the EU. Analysis shows small independent island states INVARIABLY do better than conglomerate federations.
The great benefit of power blocks like the EU is the ease with which career politicians, civil servants and their pensions can get lost in VAST budgets that can never be properly accountable. It also suits global corporations and the wealthy who always seem to run rings around the sort of modest intellects that float to the top of these political dinosaurs.
Sark is already autonomous from Guernsey isn't it? It has its own government and finances itself. I don't see what is to cut adrift?
I like the good relationship we have with each other.
Yes, Sark is notionally independent, but is still "meddled with" by any minor jobsworth on Guernsey or in the Ministry of Injustice that finds it hard to accept that an island of just 600 is really able to handle itself without their meddling interventions.
Although subsequently overshadowed by Crowe, the excellent Beith report (http://bit.ly/aXtFPo) said that Sark was being over-obstructed by Westminster and buried in irrelevant and officious trivia. And that has only got worse since.
Sark's best move would appear to be to go for FULL independence before more time is wasted on pointless and irrelevant process and form filling. Then introduce a 20% tax on all ugly property worth more than £3m; and charge £1m PA for a licence to print a weekly newspaper for distribution on the Island.
Do your homework..
Cast adrift.. please do check you have a clue what your talking about before posting comments,,, Sark does not receive a penny from Guernsey,, We pay for everything here, health, policing, education, so there is nothing for Guernsey to "cast adrift"...
And unlike Guernsey we are in the black ...
I don't get the hostility here. It's an opinion piece, a point of view from the paper.
The issue is whether the facts support the conclusions drawn.
For most Guerns, SEM's lack of judgement and sensitivity in going about its operations is one thing; the extablishment's reaction is quite another.
State sponsored repression is always ugly
"State sponsored repression"
What are you going on about?
I think you have made the point that the GP needs to take more care - your opinion seems to have been received from the misleading GP comment.
Or is any action of a democratically elected government now to be known as "State sponsored repression"? In which case, I have a few thousand more crusades for you...


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