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Friday, October 30, 2009
1,990 Pages of The Doctor Can't See you Now
"I want you to scream 'Health Care!' for me later. Really, scream it, baby!"
Nancy Pelosi's new 1,990 page health care bill weighs far more than most of the sick newborn to five year old's who are going to have to wait in a big long line with their parents to receive health care. Who the hell is really going to read it much less grasp its nuances, numerous caveats, rules, stipulations, calculations and whatever the hell else it contains? If I were a law maker I'd just fake it and say, "Oh yeah, I read the whole thing, cover the cover." In any case, I know this sounds like I'm not supporting socialized health care (which a freelance writer most definitely should do!), but then I'm not in bed with the rip off insurance companies either. I'm just me: suspect of both the government and the big business companies telling me what health care I can receive and can't. BTW: do you think the bill will cover another one of Nancy's tummy tucks?
Thursday, October 29, 2009
BREAKING: Afghanistan Hindu Kush Region Rattled by Earthquake!
Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region was rattled by an earthquake just moments ago that has registered 6.0 on the Richter Scale. The quake has was felt in Chitral, Pakistan, some 130 miles away. The Hindu Kush region is notorious for its violent earthquakes.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Dick Cheney Comes to Cousin BO's Rescue?
Will the real Dick please get it up!
So Dick Cheney is now helping Bo out with his Afghanistan ah, well let's call it, conundrum. However, Cheney, who a few days ago received the "Keeper of the Flame" award by the Center for Security Policy, accused his 8th cousin (Yup Bo and Dick are cousins. Go figure!)of "dithering" on Afghanistan during his speech upon accepting his award...Hey, wait just one cotton-pickin' minute here Dick man. Didn't you and Jr. sort of ignore the Afghan thing for like 7 years? Look who's calling the kettle, er ah, the President, black (please excuse the pun, Bo). Ok, the good thing about having a head that won't turn completely around is you can only look over your shoulder for so long before you have to look ahead again. We welcome any kind of bipartisan effort that will aide the ground troops fighting in Afghanistan. On the other hand, if the fight isn't worth the cause, then we welcome a swift pullout. The point is, let's get something going Bo and Dick!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Don't Pay Attention to the Polls BO
I'm gonna get crushed for this but the UK's Telegraph is reporting that BO's recent rating decline is the worst for any American president in 50 years. Don't yell at me, I'm just telling you like it is...apparently. I'm old enough to recall the Carter catastrophe years and if this was a game of Trivial Pursuit, I would have picked the ex-peanut farmer when posed the question, Which American President tanked the fastest? Okay, polls suck, I know, but hopefully BO can manage to salvage something out of the fire-bombed Dresden that George Jr. left behind. BO said it wasn't going to be easy and thus far his prediction is holding true. Stay strong BO. The polls can only go up.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
BO Knows Health Care Propaganda?
Pelosi, Tenacious House Speaker
Is BO's White House using propaganda as a means for getting the average Jane and Joe to side with comprehensive health care reform? Apparently the Dept. of Health and Human Services website now features a button where you can "state your support" for the radical health care bill. Is the move legal? Not by a long shot. Or so says bill supporter Nancy Pelosi. It was only back in 2005 that the House Speaker decried such "underhanded tactics...not worthy of our democracy."
Goebels, evil master of propaganda
After all, how did the Nazi's get the German public all lathered up into a frenzy so heated, they viewed world domination a German obligation? Propaganda! So what will it be Nancy and BO? Are we obligated to press that button? Or do we choose not to be swayed by our government?
Monday, October 19, 2009
BO Knows Pot!
BO knows pot.
That's not a knock, but let's face it, he ain't even hit 50. He's likes to smoke cigs, drink some beers, play cards, shoot hoops. He's got a hot wife who looks like she could be a "player" (no dis intended to the first lady), so I'm sure he's smoked a little pot in his day, maybe while kickin' the hackie sack with some buds in the college common. What some more conservative paranoid people will no doubt view as BO's decision to have the feds lay off medicinal pot smokers as the first step towards a heroin addicted nation, is actually a progressive move to be applauded by the new president. Anyone close to anyone who suffers or has suffered from cancer knows that anything that can lighten the pain burden is a Godsend. Maybe Afghanistan is a mess and people are still being blown to smithereens in Iraq, but when it comes to going up in smoke, BO has made the right decision. GO BO!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Can We Win in Afghanistan?
Is our adventure in Afghanistan becoming more dangerous? This month we've seen 25 American servicemen killed and/or more maimed and Halloween is still two weeks away. The escalation in violent death is causing the Obama administration to reconsider its role in the area, despite the fact that the Taliban is growing stronger. Next year we'll be in the region as long as the Russians were during their failed, 1979-1988 Soviet-Afghan War, which lasted 9 miserable years. Back then, we referred to that war as the Soviet Vietnam, which reminds me of that famous quote about leaders not remembering the mistakes of the past being doomed to repeat them. Can we win in Afghanistan? And if so, what constitutes a win? Will the Taliban ever raise their white flags from out of their caves? Are we ever going to find the gigantic Osama Bin Laden? Lots of questions, but no real answers.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Falcon's Dad's Daring Day
Okay, the boy in the silver, flying saucer-shaped balloon had been hiding out in the garage or the attic or somewhere at home after all. Gee, big surprise. Looks like he was afraid his dad might yell at him or worse for tampering with the balloon. Anyway, that's the story. But America loves a "reality" drama and I'm beginning to smell a stinky hoax here that kept America captivated for an entire afternoon. We all assumed that poor little six year old Falcon (no pun) had been carried aloft in storm/twister-chaser dad's cutting edge designed storm-chaser balloon only to lose his precious little life when he dropped a couple thousand feet to the Colorado terra firma. Splat! A still photo was even broadcast on CNN that showed a boy-shaped object falling from the faux-UFO. But all our demented hopes and hungry advertiser's dreams were, well, deflated when the boy was discovered alive and well and hiding out in the attic. You should have seen the look on Wolf Blitzer's face when he first discovered the truth. His closely cropped beard was covered in sweat. And here the master of German disaster had planned on reporting on the Arctic ice that's expected to disappear next summer. You know, something important and worthwhile. Jeeze, can you just picture old Wolf screaming at his producer, demanding to know "Who's running the fucking show here people?" Anyway, I'm sure some slimy New York agent is already putting together the "Falcon and Family" storm chaser reality TV show, which is what Falcon's pretty boy dad wanted in the first place when he staged this hoax. I mean, did you check out how nicely done up his hair was? Wow, how handsome! Did you catch his comment about going weak in the knees? I mean, even if he didn't plan a hoax and simply "lost" his son for the afternoon, this blog still screams, "Hey Falcon's dad, are you an asshole or what?"
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Up, Up and Away in my Experimental Balloon
A six year old boy who somehow managed to get himself inside the cargo space of a silver, experimental balloon is believed to be sailing over the rugged Colorado landscape. While some experts believe the boy has already fallen out due to the erratic flight characteristics of the balloon, others believe the boy is still trapped inside it. Word up is that the National Guard may be called up to follow the balloon and perhaps figure a way to safely bring it down without shooting it down. This blog begs the question, how in the hell was a child able to get inside that thing unnoticed? Get the up to date story and video here!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
BO Knows Peace?
Handy work of the animals the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate must Deal with...peacefully?
Oslo-The Norwegian Nobel committee has announced that President Barack Obama has been named the recipient of this year's coveted Nobel Peace Prize. Not surprisingly, news of the committee's choice has sent shock waves throughout Washington, DC and the world. It's also left most people scratching their heads wondering if Obama, only 9 months into his presidency, is yet qualified to receive the honor. While his willingness to negotiate with international leaders on matters ranging from missile defense shields, to Guantanamo Bay, to climate change already far outshines George Bush Jr., the results of his efforts have yet to be realized. But he does get an A+ for trying so hard. But a Nobel? What this blog needs to ask however, is this: now that he's been bestowed the top peace prize in the world, how will Barack feel about doing some serious Van Damage on the Taliban and Al Qaeda? What about those pesky Iranians bent on destroying Israel before setting their sights on world domination? What about North Korea? Our advice for BO? Graciously accept your prize, then shove it in the closet for the next 3 years. You're going to have to make some tough heartbreaking decisions regarding the violent destruction of key enemy targets and even more tough decisions about sending more of America's youth into combat. The free world will depend upon these often not so peaceful-like decisions. BO must know peace, but BO also must know how to kick ass.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Jacko's Island
Michael Jackson will be appearing in Dubai soon. Make no mistake about it, the late pop singer is to become immortalized in the form of a 25km island to be constructed along the shoreline. According to rumors concerning the top three design ideas currently being mulled by developers, the shape of the newly created seaside landmass will likely mimic the moonwalk Jacko made so famous in his "Thriller" and other music videos. Says one proposed designer, the island will create "thousands of opportunities for Jackson's legacy to inspire new …leisure and entertainment centers in a variety of settings." Come on, kids, let's go to Dubai!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
H1N1 is the Real Deal
Anyone under the impression the H1N1 "Swine Flu" isn't real had better get a grip. People aren't just becoming infected, they are dying. And this is only the beginning.
RT's "Dangerous Dispatches" has the story.
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Ian's Ambassador to Iraq, Hassan Boumi, said his nation has signed 65 agreements with the Iraqi government since the fall of Saddam Hussein. These agreements entail cooperation between the nations. A recent agreement will ensure Iraqi protection for Iranian pilgrims.
President Bush continues hammering away at the theme of Iran being an enemy to peace in Iraq while the head of Iraq signs agreements with Iran. There apparently is little communication between Premier Maliki or it may be the Maliki has a different about Iran.


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The track announces that Ballistic Blonde has been claimed. "This is the hardest part of the business. But it's big — $25,000 is a good price for her now.
I just really wanted her last race for me to be a winner," says Moss with emotion.
"It's getting much easier for me to run my horses out East so that I don't get so personally attached to them. Horses here at Prairie Meadows I see all the time.
This is a business and my gut interferes. Dad always said that I would have a hard time in life because my heart overrules my head."
Most legal work Moss picks up these days is on behalf of animal rescue and retirement operations, particularly Hope After Racing Thoroughbreds.
She races her horses less frequently than most owners, rotating about 14 horses at a time to pasture. "I just can't keep them in a stall at a track all year.
"I could make a lot more money if I didn't insist on time off, but I have a working understanding of their feelings," she explains.
"Dad made me join Pony Club when I was 10. I learned what was important to horses then."
Smith says that her compassion even extends to her opponents. "By the end of each season some of the trainers are really hurting financially.
No horse ever goes hungry though — not if Maggi knows about it."
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"pee in the snow" adding that they make Android "look and act terribly" just for the sake of the manufacturers aiming to differentiate themselves from each other. So this is why he likes the stock Android on the Google Nexus 7. Besides being smoother (thanks to Android 4.1's Project Butter) he likes what has been kept on Jelly Bean like app folder shortcuts and resizable widgets.
So what size tablet screen does Torvalds favor? He thinks 10 inches is too big and that while 8.9 inches is better, something between 7 inches and 8.9 inches is best. He adds that the alleged 7.85 inch size of the display on the rumored mini-Apple iPad sounds good, too. He states that if you don't like tablets or Android, the Google Nexus 7 won't change your mind. But if you're on the borderline, Torvalds believes that the quality of the Google Nexus 7, despite its low price, is enough to win you over.
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This design is for the Loves Democracy Competition.
This design is for the Loves Democracy Competition.
This design is for the Loves Democracy Competition.
Interesting concept.
very nice manlooon, I think its great design, cannot go wrong with red blue grey white...looks sweet man! 5$ Id wear that all day!
interesting shirt
limited room for change!
haha! so true
I getit!
id lose the star power youve got going there
i like it, only you switched the left wing and the right wing - if you're going for the traditional color symbolism of the american political parties. (blue=democrat=left, red=republican=right)
I took it to mean red communism/socialism/left, and blue capitalism/consumerism/right.
I adore the airplane metaphor! This is absolutely perfect for my best friend; it must be printed so I can buy it for him!
if you're wearing it on a shirt then the red would be on the right
EXCELLENT. love it.
Genius concept. Very witty.
Note to Nerdnirvana; I dont think this competition is solely about American political party colour's... which incidentally have only been in use since 2000. The rest of the world has associated the red flag with left-wing politics since the French Revolution.
See Eskimokiss' comment for further tuition on global political party colour association.
One quibble, the red coats should be stacked in business, first class moreso than the revolutionaries for obvious reasons. (just a quibble, shirt is still major 5$)
cool - looks like the cover to Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk


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Sorry to hear that. I have spent a B-load of money also to get to the point I am at. There is not reason that you should have gotten zero pressure when using a 1" bore master cylinder when I am getting pressure with a 24mm bore master cylinder using a 2.75" bore Wilwood calipers.
Things to try if you haven't already:
1. How was the F100 brake lines mounted? Back brakes on the front port and Front Brakes on the back port (nearest to the firewall). How are yours usually mounted on the Maverick? I would think that you will need to match the brakes lines to what the f100 had, if the Maverick was not set up like the F100.
2. If you didn't bench bleed the master cylinder, take it off the firewall and bleed it on the bench to make sure you get a full piston stroke.
3. Make sure your bleeder screw, on the front calipers, is pointing strait up when mounted on the spindle to make sure all the air gets out. If not, remove from spindle, C-clamp the piston in the open position, clock the bleeder screw strait up, and then bleed that caliper.
4. Make sure you're your brake pedal is adjusted as far back toward the drivers seat as possible. Unscrew the brake light switch as far as you can with out it falling out easily, and then adjust the brake pedal pushrod out toward the piston of the master cylinder.
5. Measure the piston stoke at the pushrod attachment point. I should have 7/8" to 1" of travel.
6. Make sure your brake pedal pushrod is just barely touching the back of the piston in the master cylinder. DO NOT PRELOAD the Master Cylinder piston.
7. The brake pedal pushrod should be inline with the master cylinders piston's center line. If not inline, you will not the same pedal stroke and also wear out the master cylinder quicker.
My sister had a manual brake Maverick from the factory (25, or so, years ago). I cannot remember if it was front disc brakes or the year (I think 1976). But it had a very high pedal. I cannot remember how it stopped, but I know when the pedal released, it made a thud sound when returning to the depressed position.
Let me know what you find out.
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The Federal Reserve Board has requested public comment on clarifying and technical amendments to its Regulation CC (Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks). In some cases, the amendments also reduce the compliance burden for depository institutions.
Comments should be submitted by August 2.
A review of the regulation was made under Section 303 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 and was designed to improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs and remove inconsistencies and outmoded and duplicative requirements.
The text of the Board's proposal, is published in the Federal Register of June 3. Comments thereon should be submitted by August 2, 1996, and may be sent to the Board, as specified in the notice, or to our Compliance Examinations Department.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - If outdoor fitness has been your road not taken, summer may be perfect time to ditch those climate-controlled Pilates classes and take a hike.
"The Green Mountains of Vermont is the gym in our backyard," said Jimmy LeSage, owner of the New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont. "You get to be in nature. It's more tranquil."
Although the spa offers other activities, its centerpiece is hiking, which can mean anything from a leisurely nature jaunt to an arduous trek up a mountain.
"You get stronger, you lose weight, you de-stress," said LeSage, a former ski bum who has been ushering weight-conscious clients through the Green Mountains for more than 20 years.
Hard economic times may be driving more budget-conscious Americans to move their fun, and their fitness, out of doors. The Outdoor Foundation, a nonprofit association of the outdoor recreation industry, reported that participation in hiking grew by nine percent in 2008.
Traversing hills, especially while carrying a backpack, burns calories, strengthens muscles and can prove addictive enough to uproot even the most stubborn couch potato, according to Dr. Patty Freedson of the American College of Sports Medicine.
"Hiking doesn't take a lot of skills and can be done with group support," she said. "Most important, it's enjoyable. If you can get a sedentary person to do one or two miles and sustain it, that would be great."
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Part of the curly girl method is eliminating silicones from your styling products. Silicones can build up in the hair and can only be removed by stronger cleansers with sulfates, which are drying to the hair. Build up can cause frizz, dryness, and other issues if it is not removed.
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There are milestones in each General Assembly session.
This week's arrival of the mid-point of the 2015 session is a noteworthy one. The halfway mark is a natural place to look back at the first half of the session and consider what's been accomplished.
The paper might look a little different this week.
Due to a fire at one of our corporate printing plants, changes had to be made for all of the newspapers in our group in order to re-route printing jobs from Standard Printing in Shepherdsville to other available plants.
On January 28, 2015, I introduced the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act (H.R. 589). This bill would assist our struggling middle class by eliminating an unnecessary and unjust double-tax on seniors.
Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow.
Sorry! Just reflecting my experience about what happens when people from the temperate zone of the United States (in the band that receives four separate and distinct seasons between the Arctic deep freeze in the North and the sweaty tropics of the Southeast and the sweaty arid desert of Southwest) receive inclement winter weather.
I was hacking away at knee-high weeds that were blanketing my garden, leaving a swath of herbicular carnage in my wake when I noticed a car slow, then pull into my driveway.
I couldn't see who got out of the car, but I had a sharp garden tool in my hand, so I felt confident I could protect myself against whatever threat was about to pose itself to me.
"Hello there, Melissa," said a friendly voice making its way into my weedy nightmare.
I've been in county jails and state prisons to visit inmates. As a high school sophomore, I toured Missouri's maximum prison in Jefferson City, Missouri. On that trip, I got my one and only glimpse of the gas chamber, which was then Missouri's chosen means of execution.
Being inside and hearing doors lock behind you is an eerie experience, even for a visitor. Even the thought of being locked up with no opportunity to escape gives me the willies.
In my travels across the Commonwealth, I hear from folks excited about their new smartphones, their modern tablets, and their high-speed Internet connections at home. I interact with businesses that are thriving because of their modern broadband connectivity, both wired and wireless.
Simple as it is, my first ever carport is doing its job — sparing me from the worst ravages of winter.
In the latest proof that "it's better to be lucky than good," the only move-in-ready house we could find in our relocation last year also provided an overhang just big enough to squeeze both our Chevys under.
I haven't had to suffer frozen fingers or numbness from scraping frost off my windshield even once, despite the Midwestern chill.
Late last week, Kentucky lost one of its true statesmen with the passing of former U.S. Senator Wendell Ford.
Since then, there have been numerous accolades about his many accomplishments in Washington, D.C. – from helping to write and pass the Family and Medical Leave Act to promoting Kentucky's signature coal and tobacco industries – but it is worth noting that several actions taken during his time as governor continue to benefit Kentuckians today.
There's a quote that says, "Well-behaved women rarely make history."
If that is the case, I was witness to a very rare history-making event and I almost missed it.
At the beginning of last week's Henry County Public Schools Board of Education meeting, Miranda Clubb was named the chair of the board. It was an agenda item that could have easily been overlooked and it happened so quickly and quietly, I had little time to jump up and grab a quick picture to preserve the moment.
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Superior cycling ability comes from good training. However, without good food choices and the correct timing of meals, your training and performance will suffer. You need a fueling plan that includes the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, and the correct amount of fluids.
All of the information presented here should be applied during all of your training rides as well as during the actual Ride in June. Just like you have to train on different saddles, bikes, and shoes to find the right ones for you, you have to do the same with your fuel. Think of yourself as a car. If you want to keep driving it, you'll need to put proper gas into it. You are no different. The important thing here is to find what works for you and then stick with it. You'll probably have to experiment, and it's very important that you do.
You will burn approximately 30 calories per mile, or somewhere in the range of 3,000-5,000 during a day on the Ride, so you have to make sure you have them there to burn! Also, remember that these are general guidelines. The key is to find your own routine…you'll learn how much you need to function and recover well. You'd be amazed at how much properly eating and drinking will make a difference. You'll feel better, perform better, and enjoy everything more!
The day before you ride, stay away from caffeine and alcohol as much as possible. Caffeine inhibits the absorption of iron (a vital nutrient) by 50%.
Hydrate with water throughout the day. Try to drink 3 or 4 bottles (700ml each).
Consider this: the next day, you want to MAINTAIN your hydration level on the ride, not have to build it up first!
You will use carbs stored from 2-3 days before your ride, so make sure they're there!
Remember that every human being is about 70% water! You can use bottles or a combination of bottles and a hydration pack (good option for people who don't drink enough). You should always have electrolyte replacement drink and water with you. You should drink ½ bottle of electrolyte drink and ½ bottle of water between stops (every 15 miles or so). Consistently sip your beverages rather than intermittently gulp them (about every 10 minutes). When you reach for your bottles, call out "hydrating!" This will remind your neighbors to drink too. You should refill your bottles and/or pack every rest stop. A good rule of thumb is if you can't remember the last time you took a sip, take a sip!
Make sure you that you squirrel away snacks in your pockets, CamelBack, and bike bags. Don't wait for the first stop to start eating. Eat one of your snacks within the first 40 minutes of riding, and then every 20 minutes thereafter. Consistently nibble your food, rather than intermittently gobble it.
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Try to eat the more complex things, such as bagels and peanut butter early. They take longer to break down. If you are beginning to bonk or need an extra boost to get up a hill (make sure you take it before you get on the hill!), use a gel shot, sports jelly beans, gummies, or something similar. Basically, it's a quick dose of carbs, mostly sugar. Keep a few of whatever you like on hand for emergency purposes. Keep in mind that many of these products (not all—read the labels!) contain caffeine for a short brst of energy. Therefore, whichever you choose, make sure you take it with a lot of water. Also, follow it with a substantial snack (like something listed above) since the shot will fizzle quickly.
Recovery is very important; more than most people think. Recovering well will mean the difference between being able to get up the next day to ride and not being able to move.
Immediately after your activity, refuel yourself. A bottle of recovery drink (like Endurox, Gu, Cytosport, etc) is the best because they have the right ratio of carbs to protein (4:1). We don't supply this on the Ride in June, so if you use it, bring it yourself!
Other options:
Continue to drink electrolyte replacement drink and water throughout the evening. Before you go to bed, make sure your bottle is filled with water. Take a few sips every time you get up to use the bathroom (if you're well-hydrated, it'll be at least a couple of times).
If you prefer to recover using food instead of liquids, eat something high in carbs immediately after you get off your bike (within the glycogen window).
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Within two hours after your ride, you should have a 500-1,000 calorie meal (the meals on the Ride will have this). You might need to eat twice to get that many calories, and that's okay! Make sure your meal is made up of 65-70% carbs, 15 % protein, and 15-20% fat. This means having the salad, some extra pasta, adding salt to your meal, and having dessert (again, the meals on the Ride are balanced for these purposes).
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Marriage is a Sacrament. A justice of the peace marriage is not valid in the Church.
Was St Peter still married? His wife was never mentioned. His mother in law was. I like to think she was dead. If not then Jesus told him to leave everything he had and follow him. I will believe Jesus would not tell him to leave his wife.
1Co 9:5 Do we not have the right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?


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I've been reading stories on here for a few weeks now. I wanted to make sure I was going to go through with it before sharing mine. I've read EVERY review on here (literally) & everyone's story has helped me in one way or another. I would like to say thank you to everyone who has shared because it's given me the courage & strength I've needed to help make my decision & explain it... READ MORE
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It all went great :) after the cast came off it (the inside) completely healed within 2 days. Everything was smooth sailing from the day it came off up until now! READ COMMENT
It went great!! I will post pics soon :) my 5 month old baby girl was really sick for a week & a half and u just had my first full week back at school. It's all been a little hectic, but everything looks great!! Thank you :) READ COMMENT
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That's exactly what I did!! I had my bf help me wash it in the sink while I covered it. It still got a little wet, but barely. I tried covering it in the shower & that did not work at all READ COMMENT
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Is Caroline Kennedy That Bad?
The Caroline Kennedy boomlet has been pretty interesting to watch. Some people are outraged that a person with no prior record in public office considers ...
The Caroline Kennedy boomlet has been pretty interesting to watch. Some people are outraged that a person with no prior record in public office considers herself worthy of appointment to the U.S. Senate. On the other hand, I've read columns favoring her due to memories of childhood fondness for her and a piece suggesting that she stands for all middle-aged women seeking to return to the workforce (although most don't come equipped with a $400 million fortune).
My own first thought was to wonder what it is about this seat that attracts carpetbaggers and celebrities. Caroline's uncle Bobby held the seat in the 1960s. I remember puzzling as a kid over Tom Lehrer's joke about being proud of living in Massachusetts because "we're the only state that has three senators," but my parents explained it to me.
Now the seat's about to be vacated by Hillary Clinton, who pursued it in 2000 seemingly on a whim. She had been received well there campaigning for others in 1998, and Congressman Charlie Rangel suggested she'd do well as a candidate there. She and Bill started shopping for a post-White House home in the state, to which they'd previously had no ties.
I wondered why a state as big as New York would find itself regularly giving over one of its Senate seats to these auslanders and first-time politicians. And then it dawned on me that New York really isn't that different from other states.
Because of its size and its importance as a media capital, New York politicians receive far more attention than pols from elsewhere. You have to be a Caroline Kennedy-sized celebrity to get the kind of coverage her bid is getting. Senate candidates in other states don't generate the same interest. But they're no less likely to be dilettantes, or simply well-connected.
Just think about the other U.S. Senate seats that are currently vacant or will be soon. In Delaware, Gov. Ruth Ann Minner put in a former Biden aide to keep the seat warm for Joe Biden's son until Beau Biden is done with his tour of duty in Iraq. You can't get any more Kennedyesque than that. (After Caroline's dad was elected president, his Senate seat was held by a family retainer for a couple of years until Teddy met the constitutional age requirement.)
In Colorado, Gov. Bill Ritter is having to give serious consideration to Rep. John Salazar -- the outgoing senator's brother -- even though the state is filled with arguably better potential senators.
And in Illinois, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. looked like a serious contender to fill the Obama seat until he was outed as Candidate 5 in the Blagojevich scandal. He's a capable person, but his standing certainly owes something to his dad. He's not the only one to get a family boost. Someone Blagojevich considered for the seat to keep her from running against him in 2010 was state AG Lisa Madigan, the daughter of the state House Speaker.
Blagojevich himself owes much of his former success to his since estranged father-in-law, a Chicago alderman. Even David Paterson, the person who will ultimately give the thumbs up or down to Caroline Kennedy, is himself a legacy. His father Basil served as deputy NYC mayor and secretary of state and helped guide the governor's career.
No, Caroline Kennedy isn't that special. Other states have had people enter high office due to cronyism, favoritism and nepotism. It's just that if it happens in New York, the players command attention beyond the state's boundaries.
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This is a guest post by Danielle Dimovski of the Diva Q BBQ Team hailing out of Barrie, Ontario! You can find her on twitter @DivaQBBQ.
To talk about traditional low & slow BBQ most people would assume that it ends just at the Canada US border. However the Canadian Competitive BBQ scene though is alive and well. From coast to coast Canadians are putting their own unique spin on traditional low and slow style of BBQ.
One of biggest drawbacks is the lack of a universal Canadian Association. There is the Western Canadian BBQ Association which runs with an agreement with the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association (PNWBA) under agreement with the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS). In the East there are no associations right now (The Canadian BBQ Association –CBA now defunct) and most competitions are run independently. There is a challenge in making sure you have the right times and turn in orders as they vary depending on where you are. This just covers the organizations though and certainly not the food itself.
Canada and its BBQ is a melting pot. There are some regional differences like the US but not as much as a difference as a tweaking from province to province. I have yet to find any team up here who uses a vinegar based or Alabama white sauce in their turn ins. At least none who admitted it. What I have found though is that Canadians overall still like their sweet. This includes brisket which I have now seen chopped pulled and shredded for turn ins. The underlying message seems to be anything goes as long as it tastes good. The love of pot-roast brisket still irks me though for sure. I prefer a Texas style brisket straight up but it doesn't do so well in Canada.
Canadians are much more apt to be out there with a smile on their face and a beer in hand in -25 degree weather. Snow acts as a great insulator as many of us know up here that we BBQ all year round. There is still the intermingling of BBQ and grill as terms but as long as we are cooking something the wording doesn't mean much. BBQ is slowly starting to appear up here on our restaurants as well. We don't have BBQ joints on every corner like they do in the US. I doubt you would be able to find any family of BBQ'ers that goes back more than 2 generations or brick pits. However what you do get from us is a whole lotta passion and love of the food that is BBQ. Canadians overall just seem to have to travel a lot more to get it.
Many of the restaurants that are now putting out BBQ are using Fast Eddy's or Southern Prides. Heck even Fast Eddy's new pellet grill is being made in Alberta by the Danson company. Traeger Canada has an east and west location as well. It's growing. Slowly but surely it is growing. I can with pride say that the largest BBQ store in the world is located in Canada. www.bbqs.com has the ultimate collection for any BBQ'ers when it comes to grills and accessories.
Our charcoal is also rated some of the best in the world. For example our Natures Own Basques all natural lump is made from hardwood sugar maple trees. This is made in Quebec. Having tried many other lump charcoals I have to agree it's one of the best on the market for sure. In fact this lump happens to be one that many of the top rated in Canada and the US use because of its density, longevity, heat and overall pleasing flavour profile.
There are some drawbacks for Canadians who like to BBQ. The accessibility of many of the rubs, spices, and injections is an ongoing pain in the butt. The expense of getting them through customs and the additionally brokerage fees levied by those men in little brown outfits can be outrageous. I am lucky to have some friends in the Northern states that I ship to regularly. I love to experiment and try out new things and thankfully they don't mind being my shipping depot.
We have challenges in regards to the accessibility to more BBQ competitions. Right now there are less that 20 competitions from coast to coast that include the 4 meats. That means travel and lots of it. Often it is a lot more economical to travel south to the US to compete that it is to travel across Canada. Lucky for us -that we can – and have travelled to many competitions south of the border.
There is one universal truth for BBQ'ers though. No matter if you are in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Louisa Virginia, Austin Texas, or Toronto Ontario, BBQ people are the best type of people in the world. They are willing to give you anything if you forgot something. They will do anything to help you get to a competition. They will feed you and supply you with beer (I will admit Canada has much much better beer though) and at the end of the weekend you will have a friend for life. That is real BBQ not so much about the food but about the passion and the people behind the BBQ.
BBQ Addicts would like to thank Danielle for writing up this guest post for us, even though Canada doesn't have better beer. We hope to see the Diva Q BBQ Team on the circuit soon!
Excellent Article Danielle,
One small point I would like to make though – it has to do with the editors comments at the end….we do have BETTER beer!
BBQ is lucky to have you, and in Canada, the bbq community should feel fortunate that you're a passionate pitmaster that's putting Canada bbq on the map for sure. I have no doubt that with your take no prisoner, aggressive, and bbq trailblazer attitude, not to mention you're love for the media you will get our friends to the north on track. Always a fan of yours, I know nothing is going to get in your way. Thank you so much for sharing the challenges that our friend from the North have to overcome, all for the sake of producing good bbq.
Although my passion is the crock pot, I do love to bbq all summer long. Being a Canadian too, i must say the Danielle has done us real proud. What a great article. By the way, I agree, Canada has the best beer! You should put a poll up on your web site to get the definitive bbqaddicts result.
FOR ALL THE CANADIAN BBQ'ers:
We are excited to announce that August 7th is National BBQ Day™!
Meal Exchange charity invites all Canadians to register their own backyard barbecues to bring their friends and neighbours together for a good time, a good cause, and to raise awareness about Canada's hunger problems!
For more information and to register, visit http://www.nationalBBQday.ca!
Not to burst your bubble, but Smoke `n` Fire in Overland Park Kansas is a tad bigger a store…Canada`s BBQ following is growing Time to set up a National registry for teams and have sanctioned events by region. Then watch it grow!!
Happy Q`n fellow Canucks!!
I have been following your successes for a couple of years now. You are awesome! I don't understand why someone with the experience that you have, doesn't get some other people together to start a national association here in Canada? My son and I are thinking about starting to compete however, the competitions here in Ontario are quite difficult to find other than Barrie and Toronto. The food handling rules and health regulations are generally kept under lock and key until you have paid a registration fee and the organizers, particularly in Toronto don't respond to emails and phone calls. We need some sort of properly organized BBQ Association that provides the structure, and level of information communication that we need.
We are interested in starting a proper BBQ association here in Ontario. Please send us an e-mail of you are interested.
Go for it Danielle, and do us Canucks proud! I'm in the US now, but Canada needs to be on the BBQ map. And yep, Canadian beer is world class!


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Provigil: the drug that helps you perform better
There is an article in the Atlantic called "The Rise of Work Doping" that talks about Provigil (modafinil) as a medication that enhances cognition with very few side effects. Medically, we use it to treat narcolepsy -- the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep. But I've also seen patients on it for depression -- often a desperation measure prescribed during a hospitalization. In terms of cognition and motivation, I haven't seen it do amazing things -- maybe the patient has more energy and functions a little better, but it's been no panacea for low motivation or cognitive jump-starting. There's a caveat here: I've used very little of it for a very practical reason: the medication cause roughly $1000 for 30 pills (give or take a couple of hundred) and it's not a drug that insurances are eager to approve.
I'd like to tell you something about the practice of psychiatry, or at least about my practice. I see a fair number of patients with mood disorders, and the mood disorders are often pretty easy to treat. The symptoms generally resolve (no, not for everyone, but a for a lot of people). And while many people get better and return to work and to a meaningful, active life, there are some people who stay stuck in a life they are disappointed with despite the resolution of the depressive symptoms. They remain unmotivated (especially for things they don't enjoy doing), may not return to work or do so in notably under-employed ways, and can find it hard to accomplish even little things, like cleaning up a bedroom or closet, or plowing through a to-do list, or organizing a vacation, or coping with a broken car/iphone/computer. Or perhaps their moving along okay, but they aren't happy with their lives the way they are and just can't seem to do what's necessary to get life to change.
Often these people also have issues with attention to detail and organizing their lives. They forget appointments, lose their keys and phones, and have trouble planning ahead: what we call Executive Function. While stimulants may help these folks with concentration and energy, they don't seem to do much for helping with organizational skills. So while I'm not interested in giving Provigil to healthy executives who want a raise, I am interested in knowing if you have tried it with your patients with Executive Dysfunction, and if it's been helpful to them?


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Unlike tomatoes grown for fresh distribution, processing tomatoes generally remain on the vine until both their color and their flavor develops, the primary reason that canned tomatoes tend to be far superior, even in the summer months, to standard commercial tomatoes. In winter and spring, there is no comparison between canned tomato products and fresh tomatoes.
For many years, canned tomatoes imported from Italy were superior to domestic brands. Generally known as San Marzano, a popular variety of Roma tomato named for a specific region near Naples, the designation was enough to sell a can of tomatoes over other brands. The imposition of a 100% tariff on imported tomatoes makes them less attractive than their California equivalents. Also, because of severe industrial pollution, the quality of Italian tomatoes has decreased. It is no longer safe to assume that an import is the best choice. Pomi, packed in small boxes and distributed by Parmalat U.S.A. Corp. are excellent, as are San Marzano tomatoes imported by Taste of the World (Morristown, New Jersey). One of the best domestic brands is Muir Glen, a division of the large Sierra Quality Canners. Muir Glen, based in Sacramento, California, is producing canned whole tomatoes, ground tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and several other tomato products from organically grown tomatoes. Founded in 1990, the company is named in honor of the great 19th century environmentalist John Muir.
Muir Glen, founded in 1990 and named for great 19th century environmentalist John Muir, contracts directly with organic farmers throughout California's central valley to grow tomatoes to their specifications. After harvest, the tomatoes are trucked to Sierra Quality Packer's facility in Gilroy for processing, where they are packed in lead-free steel containers that have been lined with white enamel to eliminate the slight metallic taste of many canned tomato products.
Copyright 1996 by Michele Anna Jordan, author of The Good Cook's Book of Tomatoes. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission.
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Mike O'Hearn's Power Bodybuilding: Nutrition
Follow these 4 simple rules and your body will be properly fueled to crush your workouts - and then grow like crazy afterward.
Main | Nutrition | Supplementation | Motivation | Back | Legs | Chest | Get Started
Power Bodybuilding is heavy-duty training designed to build muscle and strength at the same time. This ambitious agenda requires some Grade-A fuel. If you fall short in this critical department, your gains won't be superhuman, as they should be.
The basic concept here is that you do a clean bulk - definitely not dieting, and DEFINITELY not dirty bulking. Remember, the goal is to boost your strength and power, but simultaneously improve your physique. This ain't a moving-and-storage workout, where you pat yourself on the back because you can lift a fridge instead of a sofa at the end and you still have a gut spilling out from under your pit-stained T-shirt.
Here are the rules of the road - er, the sky. The goal here is to become Superman.
Rule 1 Taper Your Calories As The Program Unfolds
Before I start this training, my baseline caloric intake is 5,000 calories/day.
Weeks 1-4: Calories decline to 4,500/day.
Weeks 5-8: Calories decline to 4,000/day.
Weeks 9-12: Calories decline to 3,500/day.
What's that, you say? You're not as big as me? You don't eat 5,000 calories per day? Well, use this as a guide. The percentage declines are what matter as you make your way through Power Bodybuilding.
Rule 2 Bookend Your Workouts With Big Meals
Eat your biggest meals before and after your training sessions. I train in the morning, so that's when I take in the majority of my calories. As an added benefit, my body has all day to adjust energy expenditure to energy intake. You enjoy no such luxury when you stuff down meals before hitting the sack.
Rule 3 Strike The Right Macro Balance
I strive to eat a balanced diet, usually along the lines of 40 percent carbohydrate, 30 percent protein and 30 percent fat. This seems to work well with my body type and metabolic tendencies.
Feel free to tweak percentages to suit your body and needs. No matter what, don't go crazy on the carbohydrates and/or skimp on the protein. By the time you get up in the range of 60 percent carbohydrate, you fail to give your body enough protein or healthy fats to succeed on my program.
Rule 4 Space Your Meals Out Appropriately
I eat at least 6 times per day, and so should you. If you want a houseplant to grow, would you water and feed it periodically, or would you ignore it for long stretches and then flood the pot once in a while? The analogy isn't far-fetched. A constant flow of nutrients is better than feast or famine. Muscles are no exception.


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Who: Peter Molyneux, creative director of European studios for Microsoft Game Studios; co-founder of Lionhead Studios
Best known for: Fable franchise. Currently working on Fable III, tentatively scheduled for 2010 release
Peter's five favorites of the decade (in order by year of release)
Halo: Combat Evolved (2001). It was the first first person shooter on the consoles which immersed you in a dramatic world.
Half- Life 2 (2004). In my opinion, it still has yet to be surpassed for the depth of character, pacing and unified world.
World of Warcraft (2004). Not so much a game as a lifestyle. When playing WoW, the rest of the world seemed to go dim.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007). In this list for the amazing production quality and sheer scope of what Nintendo squeezed into the DS.
Grand Theft Auto 4 (2008). Rockstar took inspiration from the movies and made a game that felt like the real world.
Mike Snider began covering the video game industry during the Super Nintendo-Sega Genesis clash in 1992. An original pinball wizard, he eventually was seduced by Robotron: 2084 and Tempest. These days he is a fan of action/shooters and lives out his Keith Moon fantasies playing a mean drum kit on music games. More about Mike.
Brett Molina has been writing about video games for USA TODAY since 2005. He is well-versed in Madden NFL, the fighting genre and first-person shooters. The first video game he played was Asteroids at a local arcade. He has been hooked ever since. More about Brett.


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FLORENCE, S.C. – Athletic Department officials at Francis Marion University have announced that head women's soccer coach Joel Person has decided to step down from his position effective immediately.
Person has led the Patriot program for the past three seasons and recorded a 10-38-4 mark. FMU was 4-13-1 this past season.
FMU director of athletics Murray Hartzler said that the search for Person's successor would begin immediately. "Coach Person felt that this decision was in the best interest of himself and the program. We now look forward to finding a coach that can move our program toward future successes."
The women's soccer program is one of two Francis Marion athletic programs that compete at the NCAA Division I level. The program has an all-time record of 175-117-15.


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Law society condemns Occupy Central plan
Legal group's leader says he is angry about the disruption of social order and the rule of law by groups in city 'abusing the name of justice'
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The city's largest lawyers' group yesterday joined the chorus condemning the Occupy Central civil disobedience plan, with its president saying the action was without legal grounds and the notion of "peaceful violence" was just "beautiful rhetoric".
And the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office warned against "a confluence" of the plan and Taiwanese independence, after a controversial meeting between a key Occupy Central organiser and a former leader of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party.
The movement plans to blockade the business district next summer if the government fails to come up with a satisfactory plan for full democracy in the 2017 chief executive election.
Law Society president Ambrose Lam San-keung yesterday said he did not support any civil disobedience action, and insisted the concept of civil disobedience "was not a legal principle".
In a rare gesture, he also said he was "angry" about recent attempts to challenge the social order, although he refused to say whether he was pointing the finger at the Occupy Central movement. He denied his comments were based on "orders from Beijing". "I am angry that many people are disrupting the social order and the rule of law by abusing the name of justice," Lam said. "There are ample channels for individuals to express their discontent against the system - either through the legislature or the courts to change the laws."
Lam also drew a comparison between the situation facing the Occupy Central movement and those of India's Mahatma Gandhi and America's Martin Luther King. He said Hong Kong's situation could not be compared to the conditions faced by the two civil disobedience advocates. "Our systems are running and working," said Lam. "Peaceful violence was just beautiful rhetoric. It is never a legal principle that can stand up in court."
Benny Tai Yiu-ting, an associate law professor at the University of Hong Kong who first put forward the plan, said when there was injustice in the law and the legal system, it was impossible to achieve justice under the existing system. He insisted the plan was peaceful and non-violent and any civil disobedience action would only happen after existing channels had been exhausted.
Criticism of Occupy Central has been mounting since a meeting between Shih Ming-teh, a former chairman of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, and three pan-democrats - including the plan's core organiser, Reverend Chu Yiu-ming - in Taipei on October 19. Joseph Cheng Yu-shek, convenor of the Alliance for True Democracy, and Labour Party chairman Lee Cheuk-yan were also present.
Taiwan Affairs Office spokeswoman Fan Liqing , said Hongkongers would condemn the "confluence of the Occupy Central plan and Taiwanese independence". "Advocates of Taiwanese independence are conspiring to mess up Hong Kong. [But they] won't win public support and they won't succeed."
The overseas edition of Communist Party mouthpiece People's Daily also suggested yesterday that the Occupy Central plan was "an attempt to coerce the central government", and the business district was being "threatened by extremists".
Core Occupy Central organiser Dr Chan Kin-man described the attacks as "mud-slinging".
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To highlight National Consumer Protection Week, the FTC will host a Twitter chat to answer consumers' questions about common scams on Tuesday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
National Consumer Protection Week — March 2-8 this year — is a time to highlight free consumer resources that help people avoid scams, prevent identity theft and make more informed buying decisions.
Ever thought about responding to an enticing email or ad saying you could make money working from home? Then you might be interested to hear about the FTC's case against the Coaching Department and its related companies, which the FTC alleges strung people along in a three-part scam that raked in tens of millions of dollars. For out-of-work people who got caught up in this business opportunity scam, it was a problem that went from bad to worse.
When spring finally comes, you may want to spruce up your outdoor space with new furniture, fences or even a deck. And chances are you'll rely on advertising for solid information about the products you're going to buy.
The Federal Trade Commission recently settled allegations that N.E.W. Plastics Corp. made deceptive environmental benefit claims for its plastic lumber products. According to the FTC, N.E.W. Plastics exaggerated how much recycled plastic it used in some products, and falsely claimed all its products could be recycled.
Free grants for regular people? The chance at some string-free money might seem like a godsend. But promises of free grants are just another scam to get your money.
That was the case with Cash Grant Institute, the FTC says. In fact, the man behind the scam — Paul Navestad — was ordered to pay more than $20 million. But he didn't. So today the FTC announced that a federal judge has ordered Navestad to be jailed until he pays up.
Thanks to a request by the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has ordered a light bulb company to ante up $21 million for refunds to consumers who bought their LED bulbs. At issue were misleading and exaggerated claims by a company called Lights of America Inc.
It sounds pretty good: you walk into a store like any other customer. Then 20 minutes later, you're done, ready to write a report that will earn you $50. And then you can do it again.
If Shopper Systems and some companies like it were to be believed, mystery shopping jobs like this were not only widely available, but could generate "insane profit." All for just $2.95 for training and a week's trial, then $49.95 a month after that for an up-to-date list of interested retailers — and you'd be free to cancel any time.
But they couldn't be believed, the FTC says.
You've heard it a million times: Don't click on links in an email unless you know who sent it and what it is.
But sometimes the link in an email is just so darned convenient. For example, you ship a package to a friend, and then you get an email with a link to track the delivery. It's safe to click that link, right?
Maybe not.
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Don't reply to — or click on — a link for a random text message you see on your phone saying that you've won a prize, gift card or an expensive electronic like an iPad. It's most likely a scam.
People share information about themselves every day by using store loyalty cards, internet search engines, social networking sites, and online coupons. Many people — like the character in this video — decide that the benefits of these services are worth sharing some personal information with businesses, ad networks, and others.
But what if you shared information simply by walking through your local mall with your phone? What if businesses used your phone's Wi-Fi signal to track your movements through their stores? And what if they did it without your knowledge or okay? The FTC plans to raise those questions in a seminar on Mobile Device Tracking on February 19, 2014. It's the first event of our Spring Privacy Series.
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Ingrid Waterfield comments in response to today's 'Productivity Plan' announcement by the Chancellor.
Ingrid Waterfield, Director in KPMG's People Powered Performance team, comments on today's 'Productivity Plan' announcement by the Chancellor:
"It is positive news that the productivity report highlights that change is required across education through to exam structure. However, providing a portal for career advice is a sticking plaster rather than looking at the heart of the issue and asking how education can support the economy and the key skills and capabilities needed in today's ever-changing world. Disappointingly, there is no suggestion that business and education are going to work together to resolve the UK's skills shortage issues, nor are there any innovative solutions that are fit for the 21st century, "world-beating" and "ambitious" economy we wish to grow.
"Additionally, while it is encouraging that a number of the measures in the report are targeted at the younger end of the labour market, the Government must have a clearer vision of how to enhance productivity across the whole workforce which already spans four, soon to be five, generations."
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Startup Ideation Bootcamp
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Enrollment for this event is closed. Get updates on new events.
Who should Attend?
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company
- Anyone who would like feedback on their idea or pitch
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
What are some of the Topics?
- What are the components of good and bad startup ideas
- How to check the quality of your own idea
- What are the attributes of attractive markets
- How to validate your idea with users and customers
- and more...
What is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- Introduction to the Founder Institute
- Expert Talks on Startup Ideas
- Question and Answer
- Idea Workshop
- Speed Idea Pitching
- Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant
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PSV. The Eindhoven club clinched its fourth Dutch league title in a row and 21st overall on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Vitesse on Serbia striker Danko Lazovic's goal to finish three points ahead of Ajax. PSV had dropped four points in its last three matches to allow Ajax back into the title race. "There was a lot of pressure on this match but the goal was a relief," said PSV coach Sef Vergoossen. "But despite the close finish we really deserve this championship."
LUCA TONI. The Italian continued his hot streak, scoring both goals in Bayern's 2-1 overtime win over Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's German Cup final to give him eight goals in his last four games over a 10-day period. He has scored 35 goals in 41 matches in all competitions for Bayern, which is also in on course to win the German Bundesliga and has reached the semifinals of the UEFA Cup.
ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO. The 33-year-old Italian scored a hat trick in Juventus' 4-0 win over Atalanta, prompting calls for him to be recalled to the Italy squad for Euro 2008. The goals took Del Piero's total for the season to 17, his second best total in Serie A.
ALI AL HABSI. Oman's lone representative in the English Premier League made spectacular saves on shots by David Wheater and Tuncay Sanli to help Bolton Wanders win, 1-0 at Middlesbrough and boost its hopes of avoiding relegation. Bolton jumped out of the relegation zone and moved ahead of Reading and Birmingham City with the win.
BARCELONA. The Spanish club's troubles continued when it could only manage a 0-0 tie at home against city rival Espanyol -- a result that left it 10 points behind Real Madrid and prompted three-time African Player of the Year Samuel Eto'o to say he'd quit Barcelona next season if the Spanish giant's troubles continue. "If things carry on next season like this, well, I want to win titles and if I can't do that here, then it will be an another club," said Eto'o, speaking to Catalan radio station RAC1.
VALENCIA. Things are even worse at Valencia, which lost to Athletic Bilbao, 5-1, and fell to 15th place, just two points away from the relegation zone after one win in its last 10 La Liga outings. The loss came just four days after Valencia won the Copa del Rey and started speculation that Dutch coach Ronald Koeman could be as gone as soon as Monday night.
AVRAM GRANT. Chelsea is back in the hunt for the English Premier League title -- Manchester United's 1-1 tie with Blackburn left it only three points ahead of the Blues with three games to play -- but all the talk was about its Israeli manager's bizarre press conference after the 1-0 win over Everton on Thursday. The Sun pointedly asked: "Av you gone mad?" Asked if Chelsea was still in the title race, he replied after Thursday's game: "I don't know." He also replied "I don't know" to a series of routine questions.


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kimberleeeeeeModel Female Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US
My MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/misskimmiller
Mayhem # 1117751
About Me
Hi, I'm Kim!
First and foremost, thanks for stopping by my profile and thank you for taking the time to read my Bio. A LOT can be learned about a person's personality by reading Bios, so I encourage you to read mine in its entirety!
I'm a focused model who is serious about her work, but also one who believes more in chemistry between a photographer and his/her subject and really enjoying what what you're doing.
I like to have fun during my shoots and always strive to leave knowing that ,not only did I come away with feeling positive, but that I've [also] left a positive impression on anyone who was around me. Negativity breeds negativity, so I leave that BS at the door!
Laughter and smiles are a necessity!!
I have print experience(club clothes, lingerie, wedding gowns). I'm looking to find more print assignments geared towards fitness/swimsuit/lingerie/glamour.
I currently have a lot of personal projects going on, I love the industry, but it has to really spark my passions or be worth my while to shoot.
***I am no longer considering TF* work (with the exception of a few favorite photographers I've previously posed for - and only because we have TRUE chemistry, you know who you are!!!)***
-Please do not inquire about my traveling unless you plan on compensating me for the trip!
-Please understand: if I'm meeting you for the first time, or if I'm out of town - I WILL be bringing an escort!! I'm a very petite female and while I usually give the benefit of the doubt, I wasn't born last night.
-To photographers who have a problem with escorts, I think it makes sense that your subject will shoot the best when he/she is comfortable so why not allow him/her to be as comfortable as possible? Being in and around the industry, models should know that bringing an escort means someone who will not interfere, but instead seem completely invisible or perhaps pitch in if an extra hand is needed. I'm aware of these things and am respectful of my phtographer's time. Please be respectful of my needing an escort!
-I'm not interested in doing nudes, so after having read this, to ask is to waste your and my time.
-And a quick THANK YOU to all those I've "met" so far on MM, the level of professionalism has really impressed me and I hope that I can further my own modeling career here through networking, AND that I can help further others' careers also!
In my honest opinion, "Comments for comments" defeats the whole purpose of being here...unless folks are honest; brutally honest. Do you really want people saying nice things about your images because you simply "promise to do the same in return," or would you rather those comments be GENUINE praise and/or critique??? How do any of us get better in our craft unless we are REAL with each other? And WTH is up with the 2/3/4 for one deal???? UGH!!
Just say NO to Comments4Comments!!!
*stepping down off soapbox now*
Thanks for reading!
- Brad Patton (Brad Patton Photgraphy) - A perfectionist with tons of experience, Brad's the first photographer I ever shot with - hired me for some print work. I was nervous but he made me fall in love with modeling! We had several exciting shoots and even landed me on a billboard, gotta love model/photog chemistry like that!
-Jonathan Carter (Carter Studios) - Some of the best shoots ever! Every shoot with Jonathan has been fun and delivered amazing results...and Heather makes sure there are no details missed...not even one hair out of place. Real PROS!!
- Rob Mills (Graphic Blend Studios) - Rob is one of the most laid back people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's been very accomidating with his time and is helping to add great new images to my port.
-Michelle Kovach(Spiritfire Photography) - I highly recommend Michelle, her level of professionalism and the quality of her work is outstanding. A pleasure to be around and an awesome eye for detail!!
-Stan Shillingburg(Sparkling Shadows Photography) - Stan is THE man. Every shoot is a blast, and having fun is what it's *supposed* to be about! He has an amazing eye and is very creative, gives great direction but is also very welcome to me just doing my thing. I'll never pass up an opportunity to shoot with this Gem!!
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PHOTOGS I have worked with and would STRONGLY recommend(will add MM#s - if applicable - ASAP!):
Brad Patton
Bobby Dalto
Gene Ho
Jonathan Carter(Carter Studios)
Russell Adair
Rob Mills(Gaphic Blend Studios)
Michelle Kovach(Spiritfire Photography)
Stan Shillingburg(Sparkling Shadows)
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Bill Hames Shows, Inc is now Carnival Americana!
Carnival Americana
P.O. Box 1000
Fort Worth, Texas 76101
(817) 832-9832
Booking: email@example.com
Information: email@example.com
Website: www.CarnivalAmericana.com
Bill Hames Shows, Inc is now Carnival Americana!
Carnival Americana
P.O. Box 1000
Fort Worth, Texas 76101
(817) 832-9832
Booking: email@example.com
Information: email@example.com
Website: www.CarnivalAmericana.com
I'm looking for Shorty Dewitt. He worked there sometime in the early '60's. I worked there for one season in I believe '61 or'62. I remember how kind he was and I called him Uncle Shorty. If anyone knows what happened to him or where he is please let me know.
Does anypne know were the georges are thay had the cook house
Would like to know when the Bill Hames Shows changed hands and what happened to everyone that worked for them between 1995 – 1997 . Used to work and travel with the show. Was the cook in Melinda's brother's joint and also ran the " wacky Wire " game. Was Kevin's old-lady at the time until I left him and the show in 1997 when in New Mexico. Any of my old friends from the show can find me on Facebook as Anita (Roth ) Palmer
I am in need of a carnival for this years Festival By The Lake. This is our 8th year. We average around 4 to 6 thousand people last year was around 8 to 10 thousand. It's a two day event. Starts on July 3 at 5pm till 11pm then on the 4th 10am till 11pm. I have 2 fireworks shows, 8 bands over 2 days, around 30 cook-off teams, food and merchandice vendors. So if anyone has or knows of a carnival I can hire pleast let me know.Contact is Terry Davis 325-439-1847 or tdavis@clyde america.com We are located in Clyde Texas about 15 miles east of Abilene Tx. off interstate Hwy 20
Does Doug Burks still hooked up with the carnival? Also can anyone tell me if they set up in January? When and where? Thanks
Is Doug and Kristy Burke still hooked up with the carnival?
Does Doug Burk still hooked up with the show?
Hi I am looking for an old friend who worked for the Bill Hames show, his nickname was Frog, but I think his real name was Rick Joslyn. He worked there in the 80's and 90's. I believe then he was in his 30's or 40's Just wanting to know how he is. He was always a good friend to me.
My email is email@example.com
I am looking for my father Billy Dee Kincade. He worked for the Bill hames show when i was a child and also when i was 21. If anyone has any info on him i would love to talk to him. Please contact me either on Facebook or my number is 8162485212.
Hey anybody remember Tery or terri or TC com??? He had multiple Joints .. I was a G.J, for him in like 09? I started in S.D,and was called down to TX..JUST CHECKING OUT SOME OPTIONS HERE…. any info would be AWSOME 🙂 GaaawwwwwD!!!!! I miss this stuff???? kind of
He's in California with Ray cammack
Kenneth I'm not die I'd you would remember me. I worked for carnival Americana in 2003. Stated in Loveland and ended at the Texas state Fair when I went with another group to Louisiana. I still remember how I hated you waking us up butt ass early.
I would like to know how Robert and Melinda are. I enjoyed the time that I worked for t them in the past. Also how is Pete. Boy he was one cussing Mexican. Robert had the sweetest mother.
I am trying to find Raymond Campana from Bill Hames Shows. He worked for Bill and Eva Cartwright. This was just about 25 years ago. Any information is much apreciated. Also Looking for Eva Cartwright. I found a little information on her but not where she is.
Thank you for your help.
Julie Murphree
You can fine them both on facebook.
We are looking for a carnival operator to work with us on our 2014 KerrFest event, scheduled for May 15-18, 2014.
Does anyone know what happened to Lee and Wolita and where they are now I'm trying to find them they subcontracted for the show as L+ W enterprises maybe 20 years ago. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Alan has changed the name from bill hames to carnival americana
It has been about 7 years since i worked for the show


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zishank needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 72 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
I've just started a new company and I'm looking to see if anyone can improve on my logo design.. if you can I'll buy it
I'm targeting small to medium sized businesses and organisations who don't have a website
Please see my attempt: http://alzi.com/images/logo.gif
I'd like the logo to say:
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ALZi is case-sensitive! capital ALZ and small i please
I like the idea of a tick above the i, but if you have a better suggestion, please go for it
It MUST keep to the colors of green, blue and possibly purple. Please see my website and video:
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I need to convey a message of:
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ISBN 1860964311. 9.5x12 inches.
The AB Real Book is a unique collection of nearly 100 songs suitable for intermediate players. It contains authentic lead sheets, lyrics, written-out piano accompaniments, background on the song and musicians, and suggestions for further listening. Tunes include: All Blues • Almost like Being in Love • Blue Samba • Caravan • Charleston • Going Home • In a Mellow Tone • It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) • Mood Indigo • A Night in Tunisia • Perdido • Samba De Orfeu • Stars Fell on Alabama • Tenderly • What Is This Thing Called Love • more. Spiral-bound. Editions also available in C, E-flat and Bass Clef.
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Wentzville School District Announces SafeKids
The safety of our students is our number one priority.
We have established a new electronic method of communicating safety concerns during and after school hours in the Wentzville School District.
The new email address is:
The SafeKids email address is to be used by students, parents, faculty and staff to report safety concerns in our schools and will be monitored by an administrator daily.
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Taylor Ferns, the 17 year old superstar USAC driver has signed with one of ARCA Racing's top teams, Venturini Motorsports to drive seven races in the 2013 season, the team announced Monday.
"This is an exciting chapter in my life. I've been thinking about the day I would move up to drive in the ARCA Series for a long time, and now that I'm pairing up with the Venturinis' it gives me a lot of confidence and high expectations going into the season," says Taylor Ferns.
Ferns is the all-time leader in wins by a female driver in the USAC series. She impressed in her three day ARCA test for Venturini Motorsports, topping the speed charts at the Daytona International Speedway. Her ARCA schedule will start at Mobile, Alabama on March 9. She will also run at Toledo Speedway, Elko Speedway, Iowa Speedway, DuQuoin, Pocono Raceway and Kansas Speedway in September. Her schedule is built around her full-time duties driving midgets and Silver Crown cars in the USAC Series.
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Located in a section of Irvine that's more Lake Forest, Smart Levels Media's premise is simple: If you need something printed in mass quantities, it'll do it in stunning colors—and super-quick! Cards, posters, banners? Yes, yes and yes. It doesn't matter whether you're a Fortune 500 company or an Etsy shop looking to pass out fliers at your first arts-and-crafts festival: The end results are brighter than a Technicolor film, and printed faster than by your office Xerox machine in the middle of the night, when no one is looking.
Getting laser hair removal can be several things: painful, embarrassing, uncertain. But Esthetic RX makes sure a visit to its salon for a zap session is none of these. Knowledgeable and friendly receptionists greet all prospective clients, and they'll explain what to expect during the procedure, typical results and the different services offered—all before you make your first appointment. The professionalism doesn't end on the phone. Registered Nurse Carolyn O'Connell walks you through everything before starting treatment. She makes sure you are as comfortable as possible by gently numbing the area before beginning, stopping periodically to ask how you are feeling. And she's a great conversationalist. Oh, and it's walking distance from the beach, so when you're all done, you can show off your furless bikini body with pride.
I walked the road by the sea. I walked past posters of oversized humans glued to windows and glowing surf ads that sold me happiness. I was lost in half-naked girls, surfers, kooks and tourists that belied my path to truth. Why was I so lost? I could have any surf product I wanted. Any type of board, hat, shirt, watch, towel, sandal, bottle opener, sticker—but none of this made me feel good. Nothing seemed real. There was no struggle. No reflection of the paddle through 10-foot beach break for that one big drop. No two-wave hold downs that reminded me I wanted to live—to surf.
Just press a button. I am a surfer like you. This was not real. So I got up. Leaving behind the bright lights and mouths to kiss but never found love. And as I walked further down the road by the sea, the night became quiet, and I soon fell to slumber. When I awoke, it seemed as though I were in a dream. It was a frog and a house? It was cozy inside—filled with the smell of sand and wax. There were things from the sea stuck to the wall and surf stuff crowded the room as though a group of good friends. The guy behind the counter talked of surfing Pipeline yesterday. This was it. This was real. Real surfers who didn't have everything I wanted, but the one thing I needed: truth.
Don't be fazed by the tightness of the space in this hole-in-the-wall (tucked behind a barbershop and adjacent to Wild Goose Tavern and an all-Hawaiian-shirt store) or the mountains of vinyl LPs that cascade to your feet because there's gold in them thar hills; while the standard A-to-Z rock albums and new releases abound, a hefty collection of rare and obscure punk, hip-hop, world and funk music await your discovery, so even the snobbiest audiophile would find something here to covet. Prices are fair, since many of the records are new presses, but if you're collecting on a budget, there's always the sale section, where records go for $3 and up. And if you're of the digital persuasion, the wall of CDs is fit for your perusal, as is the section of DVDs and old-school cassettes.
In an age when seemingly everyone buys games online, this independently owned shop is an oasis for gamers. Tucked next to an outpost of L&L Hawaiian BBQ, owner Lawrence MacSelwiney and his knowledgeable staff take customers through purchasing decisions, making sure they get the game they'll enjoy most, not just what's clogging the shelves. Looking for retro gems? Childhood faves to play on your classic system? Come on down; they're probably here. Your vintage Sega acting up? Bring it in for a speedy repair! These geeks won't lead you down the wrong path.
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