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Mayan myth says that the world will end on the winter solstice in 2012. The fate of the world depends on one man, Michael Gabriel. Unfortunately for the world, Gabriel has spent the last decade locked up in a psychiatric hospital by a powerful, and vindictive enemy. It is up to Dominique Vasquez to free Gabriel so he can prevent the destruction of the world, though it is not until much later that they realize the price they will have to pay to do so....
Forge, July 2002, 25.95, 416 pp. ISBN 0765303648 Using the most innovative mass destruction weapon ever created will enforce one man's vision of peace. Goliath is a stealth submarine, powered by an artificial intelligence computer called Sorceress. Originally American scientists conceived Goliath, but it was scrapped when a computer virus was introduced into its programming and the schematics disappeared. US Army Captain Gunnar Wolfe took the ...
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The U.S. Navy designed Goliath, a futuristic nuclear stealth submarine the length of a football field in the shape of a giant stingray. But the plans were stolen. The Chinese built the sub covertly, only to have it hijacked by its creator, Simon Covah, a victim of Serbian terrorism who aims to use the sub and its nuclear weapons to dictate his own road map to peace. But the sub's bio chemical computer is programmed with the capacity to learn, and i...
In the book "MEG" Steve Alten tells us how many years ago, on a top secret scientific exploatory dive into the Pacific Ocean's deepest canyon, Jonas Taylor found himself face-to-face with an ancient monster too horrifying for his modern mind to contemplate. He was the sole survivor of the creature's wrath that day....
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Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror
Jonas Taylor, a paleontologist comes face to face with one of the ocean's most powerful predators, the megalodon and attempts to prevent it from sending humanity to the bottom of the food chain. In 1956, Jonas Taylor, a deep sea diver and marine biologist is working deep in the Mariana Trench with the United States Navy. His mission is top-secret and involves confirming the existence of an extinct species of shark known as the Megalodon which ruled the s...
Meg: Hell's Aquarium
A aquatic crew must take care of a rare animal called a Megalodon, while dealing with the unpredictability of the animals. A group of people named Dani, Jonas, Terry and Mac work at an aquatic animal center. There is a rare animal called a Megalodon. The group has captured a Megalodon named Angel and are using it as their main attraction. Angel has given birth to five other Megalodons. One day while the group is feeding Angel, Angel goes crazy and begins...
Meg: Primal Waters
Forge, Jul 2004, 24.95, 368 pp ISBN: 0765308908 Now in his sixties, married to Terry and living in Tampa with her and their two teens, Jonas Taylor feels old and tired as financial sharks surround him demanding payments of past due bills. Jonas nostalgically thinks back to his glory days when he was in his mid forties and captured Angel the prehistoric Megalodon shark that terrorized the Mariana Trench. However, that was the highlight film of h...
The Loch
A biologist who studies big animals must help his father fight a murder case, and his father claims that the killing was done by the Loch Ness Monster. A man named Zachary Wallace works in the field of animal science. Wallace hears that there are humongous squids in a certain sea. Wallace goes to see the big squids. Zachary embarks on the mission with a submarine. While investigating the big squids, Wallace witnesses one of the big squids get killed b...
The Trench
Jonas Taylor, paleontologist and deep sea diver is once again thrust into a new nightmare as a captured Megalodon known as Angel escapes the aquarium he works at and begins a new reign of terror. Jonas Taylor, paleontologist and former diver knows what horrors lie deep within the Mariana Trench. He continues to have nightmares about his encounter with the megalodon, an ancient shark that was thought to be extinct and murdered his wife as well as several ...


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Where to Visit in Argentina - Best Places to Go
Here I offer some advice about where to visit in Argentina. Every tourist has different preferences, but what are the best places to visit in Argentina? What are the best tourist attractions? And where should you visit in Argentina considering the seasons there?

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The Online MS in Clinical Research (MSCR) degree is designed to expand students understanding of clinical research including drug development and clinical trials. Clinical research is defined as the study of a drug, biologic, or device in human subjects with the intent to discover potential beneficial effects and/or determine its safety and efficacy. Our program focuses on contemporary clinical research methods geared toward the development of new and improved therapies and diagnostics. Students take specific courses in data management, statistics, managing and monitoring clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and physical and clinical assessment, just to name a few. In addition to our exceptionally qualified full-time faculty that have extensive experience in clinical research, the department also employs many adjunct professors currently working in the pharmaceutical industry. The professional experiences of the full time and adjunct professors allow for classes to be tailored to meet the growing needs and changes within the field of clinical research.
To meet the growing demand for working adults interested in our program, the Department of Clinical Research has developed a completely online program. The online program offers our students greater flexibility and time management to accommodate the professional and personal demands of our students. Our program can benefit students in all walks of life, ranging from working professionals, students in other professional educational programs, as well as individuals desiring to enhance their employment opportunities.
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Santa Fe is a lively art community and very supportive of live music. There are lot's of opportunities for outside activities.
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Try to take classes with as many different professors as possible. Get your books early and read often! Learning is very experiential, so you will get out of it what you put in!
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Southwestern College is an incredibly supportive atmosphere. The professors represent many different schools of thought and provide a diverse learning experience. The entire staff at Southwestern is committed to excellence in it's program.
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Activities include yoga and meditation circles as well lectures and talks. There is also art making nights and open mic occasionally. Community building activities are always generated and announced for the student body and from the student body.
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This school is great for students wanting to go through a spiritual journey as well as a journey through the unconscious. It is also a school for students who wish to break away form unconventional method to education and prefer a more experiential approach.
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The school is centered around a transformational approach. Their mission statement is, Transforming Consciousness through education. As a student a shift in your awareness and consciousness happens where you start seeing the world in a new perspective.
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Southwestern is a private school, therefore it is a little pricey to attend. I believe it is worth the expense. This a very unique and transformational education.
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Southwestern College offers a variety or activities that students are invited to attend. For example, twice a week there is free yoga and meditation circles. The college also offers beneficial lectures and brings many speakers to share their experience and knowledge.
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The only food to purchase on campus is from a vending machine. There is a student lounge with a refrigerator if one wants to pack a lunch.
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Dear Carolyn • I grew up with a mother who was profoundly manipulative, volatile and mean-spirited. My siblings and I all have anxiety disorders for which we have sought counseling. I have distanced myself from my mother and have a happy life with my husband and 4-year-old daughter.
I have begun allowing my mother limited contact with daughter out of my mother's desire to have a relationship with her. I am comfortable with where the boundaries currently are, but my mother is not. She continually pushes to have my daughter for weekend visits (she lives several hours away).
I do not believe she would overtly harm my daughter, but she can "fly off the handle" when upset and has very different ideas than I do about what is "acceptable" behavior from a 4-year-old.
My family seems to think I am being unreasonable to hold my mother at such distance. My sister has no personal relationship with her but does allow her to baby-sit her children. Am I wrong not to allow weekend visits, or am I being realistic?
Anxious Mother
Dear Anxious Mother • If this is multiple-choice, then I need more choices. Like this:
"I refuse to leave my daughter with my mother unsupervised because I am (a) wrong; (b) realistic; (c) not out of my therapeutically reconstructed mind."
I'm going with (c).
I can't know what your sister is thinking, and have the sense not to pass under-informed judgment on the way people raise their kids, but I will spend part of today wondering how a parent too toxic for adults can be safe for kids.
You've mulled this yourself, apparently, and come up empty. Trust that. Don't be sucked in by a manipulative family that has damaged your own mental health. If anything, recognize that you're within their gravitational field and take a corrective step back.
Mom's pressuring you? So what. You're a mother too, one who knows the harm "profoundly manipulative, volatile and mean-spirited" people can do. Protect your cub. Be fierce.
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The Academic & Instructional Technology Services area of the Information Technology Division is dedicated to supporting the computing needs of the academic community. Today's advanced technologies increase users' capabilities and demand for research, instructional technology development, statistical analysis, international network communications, and coursework. The Academic & Instructional Technology Services staff is working to meet those needs by providing the following services:
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Academic & Instructional Technology Services personnel also answer questions about the academic mainframe systems. These may include inquiries about network communications, application software, program compilation, web page/site development, web graphics, or the organization of a data file or survey.
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Entering data into the computer for data analysis can be a timely operation. The Information Technology Division can assist with input of data into the computer. The staff can also help with the transfer of data from scan sheets to a floppy diskette, the upload and download of files to and from the mainframe computers, or the transfer of files across the Internet network.
Data and Statistical Analysis
User projects requiring data analysis and processing using available software packages are completed as quickly as possible and the results returned to the user. The analysis and processing can be done using any of the existing software packages including SAS, SPSSX, Minitab, LISREL, and BMDP. A Statistical Consultant can assist you with the analysis and processing of your data.
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ITD: Academic & Instructional Technology Services provides numerous resources for faculty and staff in the development and use of instructional technology. Support includes Desire2Learn, workshops, instructional technology development grants, project consultation, and availability of specialized hardware and software. Instructional Technology Specialists are located in ITD's Faculty Instructional Technology Center (ITD-FITC), second floor of the Telecommunications Building.
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Sometimes the existing computer software cannot address a user request without special programming. The Systems Analysts assist with the development of custom software for test and evaluation scanning, online calendars, search engines, and more.
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The Information Technology Division offers optical scanning services for test scoring. Statistical analysis and graphical representation of results are available at the instructors' discretion. Additionally, survey data can be processed using the optical scanner for loading data onto the computer.
Rather than grading hundreds of multiple choice tests by hand, plan to take advantage of the automated test scoring service provided by the Information Technology Division (ITD).
Instructors may get not only test scores but also a wide range of optional statistics and breakdowns such as the class mean and standard deviation, a separate listing for each different SEX and GRADE combination marked on the student forms, an item analysis that shows a frequency count on each Choice A-E for every question,and a percent correct for each question.
Normally, tests dropped off before noon will be ready by 4:00 p.m. the same day, and tests dropped off after noon will be ready the following morning by 8:00 a.m.
Tests should be brought to the basement of the Cope Administration Building (building 3 on the campus map).
A handout, "Coding and Procedure Instructions for Test Scoring," is available from the ITD's main offices, 003 Cope Administration Building (basement), (615) 898-5345.
Throughout the year, a wide variety of workshops are offered to assist faculty and staff with the use of the available hardware and software resources at MTSU. Special request seminars for classroom enhancement are also provided.
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'"I think once you get out there and get on a roll your confidence just builds," said Pominville, who had 34 goals and 68 points in 2006-07. "You think you're capable of doing so many things out there. You try to build off that."'
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TAMA, Iowa -- Understanding and using some simple tools can help cattle producers make the right selection for new herd bulls. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Denise Schwab said that's why a bull selection clinic is scheduled prior to the bull sale held by Iowa Cattlemen's Association at the Tama Livestock Auction, Tama on Friday, May 3. There's no cost to attend and no preregistration is necessary.
"Sorting through performance measures and expected progeny differences doesn't have to be a chore or a mystery," Schwab said. "Iowa Beef Center staff members from Iowa State have scheduled the two-hour clinic so attendees can go to the bull sale immediately following the session and use the information from the clinic."
The clinic starts at 4 p.m. with the sale beginning at 6 p.m. Heifers will sell first, followed by bulls.
The sale will feature bulls that have been through ICA's Bull Evaluation Program, according to ICA seedstock manager Kellie Carolan. She said bulls that go through this 112-day test are evaluated for growth, carcass traits, yearling weight, disposition and scrotal circumference, and are some of the breed's best pedigrees for calving ease, performance and carcass merit.
Schwab said Iowa Beef Center staff, including new extension cow-calf specialist Patrick Gunn, will break down the process of bull selection into simple steps and assist those attending with interpreting the EPD numbers in the catalog.
"We can help you evaluate your cow herd and determine the economically relevant traits that you want to emphasize," Schwab said. "With that information, you can use the index EPDs and visually appraise the bulls to identify some options that will help you get the most benefit from your cow herd."
To learn more about ICA's Bull & Heifer Program, including a listing of bulls that will be offered at the sale on May 3, go to www.iacattlemen.org/bullheifer.aspx.
For more information on the bull clinic, contact an Iowa State beef specialist at www.extension.iastate.edu/ag/beef.


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Friday, 17 February 2012
Friday 17/02/12
Right now, several thousand Greeks take to the streets every night, burning down buildings, banks, shops, monuments, etc, attacking the police and each other and generally acting very Mediterranean and angry. The reason behind this is that they don't want to pay back all the money they've borrowed over the years. They actually want more money from Europe to bail them out, but they don't want to comply to any austerity measures that might give the lenders a slim chance they'll ever get paid back.
Anyway, as I said, everyone is very angry. Grrr. They hate the Government, they hate the police, they hate Europe, America, everyone who conspired against them to put them in this position, really. Because that's what happened, you see.
Below is a picture from Sunday's riots. It shows some police bro with a cool-looking straight nose (I'm assuming that at least one of his parents is not Greek) fighting back at some old geezer. Apparently the old geezer is some left-wing politician, who made his name during the World War II Resistance. I'm not here to judge the incident, I've only seen this still and I don't know what happened. I actually saw the picture on facebook, when a friend of mine 'liked' it.
On facebook, the picture was posted by a guy called Harry Klynn, who's this Greek actor/comedian type. He's been famous/active for several decades and he's generally well-respected. The comment he wrote when he posted the picture was this (I'm translating part of it; all of it can be seen below in Greek):
Who's the brat who's grabbed Manolis Glezos [that's the old geezer] by the throat? Who's this fascist who's raising his arm to smack Manolis Glezos? What will this bastard claim? That the 90-year-old Resistance hero attacked him? What type of fascist-shit-snakes [this word is his own invention, I assume] are born in this fucking system? Glezos, you bastard? Your grandfather, you fascist FAGGOT?
Ποιο είναι το κωλόπαιδο που έχει αρπάξει τον Μανώλη Γλέζο από το λαιμό; Ποιο είναι αυτό το φασισταριό που σηκώνει το κουλό του για να χτυπήσει τον Μανώλη Γλέζο;
Τι θα ισχυριστεί αυτό το μπατσοκάθικο; Ότι του επιτέθηκε ο 90χρονος ήρωας της Αντίστασης; Τι φασιστοσκατόφιδα γεννάει αυτό το γαμημένο το σύστημα; Το Γλέζο ρε τσόγλανε; Τον παππού σου ρε καραφασιστοπουσταριό;
Between Tuesday when this picture was posted and Friday morning, 19,373 people had clicked that they 'Like' it. 4,791 had 'Shared' it. There were 1,473 comments. A lot of these comments were adding to the insults. Turns out that the policeman must definitely be gay, you guys, and if not, he's definitely foreign.
I did not like the word faggot used there. I don't like it that it's acceptable by somebody in the public eye to use words like that to berate others in the year 2012. I don't like it that well-known people can go on TV and use this and other similar words without anyone complaining about it. I don't like it that racist and homophobic language are equally acceptable. That people can feature in mainstream media, using words like faggot (poustis), sissy (aderfi), nigger (arapis) and ape (pithikos) to describe others. Whether it's done in a serious or a 'humorous' way. I loathe that no one calls them out on it.
I should add, I don't care what anonymous morons comment on a social media sites. I'm sure if you go on YouTube or any other messageboard based in the US or the UK, the comments by the anonymous hoi polloi are quite similar. The only difference is that in Greece, you don't have to be anonymous or hiding behind avatars and profile names to be explicitly homophobic and racist. You can do it proudly everywhere. And that's what perpetuates this sort of attitude and makes it seem acceptable.
These are all reasons why I'm not behind Greece, in anything they strive for politically, financially, or culturally. I think they need to deal with their backward and offensive attitudes first, before demanding the respect of the rest of the world.
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- william price said...
The problem is the Euro, the sooner out of it the better. Remember Iceland? How broke they got, all those rating agencies recently ramped their status back up to being grrreat.
The way its going in Greece, recovery will be far longer due to the Euro and the huge investment banks.
Thoroughly agree that the anger of the common man is misguided when its littered with discriminatory abuse.
- 17 February 2012 at 21:08
- London Preppy said...
william: I agree that everything will pass. Everything always does. Thanks for the comment
- 17 February 2012 at 21:13
- yoshi said...
This has nothing to do with the Euro. Greece spent itself deep into debt and lied about it. Euro - no euro - it wouldn't of matter. And Iceland has just stabilized after 5 years of taking the very same steps being asked for of Greece. But it will take decades for Iceland to fully recover.
There are many beautiful things of Greece - its dysfunctional government and the attitudes of its citizens aren't two of them (present company excepted).
- 17 February 2012 at 22:02
- James said...
Or you could say that European banks foolishly lent a lot of money to Greece without checking thoroughly where it was going. Now they are requiring the Greek government to "punish" their people with austerity measures in the hope of paying back the money. Even if the people aren't very smart, this probably isn't going to work in a democracy. They will just elect a populist on a platform of "default, screw the banks, leave the Euro".
- 18 February 2012 at 23:14
- Luke said...
It seems like profligacy and dishonesty / incompetence caused this. Really though I doubt impoverishing public sector workers and pensioners is a viable solution.
Was wondering why tax evasion is so common especially for professionals and especially those who are earning money from the state.
- 20 February 2012 at 01:25
- kim said...
Come back to Australia LP, you KNOW we love you here.
- 21 February 2012 at 13:03
- London Preppy said...
kim: In Greece, the would double her contract $$$
- 21 February 2012 at 19:29
- Superchilled said...
I love it when you get emotional about something. Your writing just gets better. Love it.
I just wish the content wasn't required.
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The race for the Florida U.S. Senate seat just became even more interesting as Alex Snitker becomes the first Libertarian to qualify for the ballot in the state's history.
TALLAHASSEE – Standing on the steps of the historic State Capitol building, Alexander Snitker made some history of his own by becoming the first Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate to ever appear on the Florida ballot. Snitker announced that he had met all the requirements to qualify for the ballot, which included paying the $10,440 filing fee.
"This race just became at least a three-way dogfight," Snitker told the assembled media at a press conference in Tallahassee on Wednesday.
Prior to the announcement, the race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat was considered a two-way contest between the Democrat and Republican nominees, with Kendrick Meek and Marco Rubio being the front runners from each respective party.
Rumors continue to grow that Gov. Charlie Crist will drop out of the GOP primary to run as an independent, which would result in a four-way contest between the two major parties, a Libertarian, and an independent.
Snitker is running on a platform centered on a Constitutionally-limited federal government. While Snitker and Rubio agree that the government is too large and spends too much money, they differ on how to solve the problem. Snitker proposes a balanced budget Amendment, abolishing the IRS in favor of the Fair Tax, an audit of the Federal Reserve, and a non-interventionist foreign policy.
However, on moral issues, Snitker sometimes sounds more like a Democrat. When asked his position on gay marriage, he queried, "Why should the federal government be involved in marriage at all? Isn't marriage between two individuals? I haven't found anything in the Constitution that governs individual relationships, so it is a power reserved to the states or to the people."
The 34-year-old former Marine and office equipment salesman for AXSA Document Solutions considers himself to be a "citizen statesman" in the tradition of the Founding Fathers. "The framers of the Constitution never envisioned that someone would want to make a 40-year career out of serving in Congress," he said. "They looked at it as a civic duty — you made the laws and then you went home to live by the laws that you made."
To achieve that goal, Snitker proposes a two-term limit in the Senate, and a six-term limit in the House, both equaling 12 years maximum. He also supports ending Congressional pensions and perks.
After the announcement, opinion in the blogosphere seemed to be split right down the middle. Many tea partiers and conservative bloggers viewed him as a better alternative to Rubio; a regular guy as opposed to a career politician and lawyer. Most said they liked his strict Constitutional interpretation of the issues. However, others angrily warned that he would split the conservative vote, with a few even speculating that he was part of a progressive conspiracy.
Snitker addressed the split-the-vote issue by saying, "The two-party political class has gotten us to where we are today. If my opponents are concerned about splitting the vote, I suggest they do what is best for the country and drop out of the race."
While most pundits give him only the slimmest chance of victory in November, Snitker says don't count him out just yet. "I'm in this to win."


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The Weber State University police are asking the public to help them find a missing student.
A dormitory roommate reported on Monday that Juan Pablo Brant, 27, was missing. Brant was last seen at about 3 to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 at the Wells Fargo Bank at 4301 S. Harrison Blvd. in Ogden, near the WSU campus.
Brant has been known to leave for several days at a time, but not as long as this, according to a Friday news release.
"We know he used to walk the trails in the foothills east of campus. That's one of the places he's been known to go," said Allison Hess, WSU spokeswoman.
Police have not found any indication of foul play or signs of suspicious activity, but they would like to speak with Brant or anyone who may know where he is or how he's doing.
Brant was last seen wearing a white button-up dress shirt, black jacket and black jeans. He is 5-foot-10, 170 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.
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Map QuestBy Alice Bolin
The draw of the Yeah Yeah Yeah's classic breakup song "Maps" is that it is as plainly sad as possible. "Wait," the band's lead singer, Karen O, sings over and over, "they don't love you like I love you." But "Maps" is also enigmatic: beyond its abject chorus, the lyrics are cryptic, with verses that are brief and opaque—"Packed up / Don't Stray / Oh say, say, say / Oh say, say, say." Karen O repeats maps, plaintive and without context, stretching the word's aaa over four bars.
According to fan mythology, "Maps" is an acronym for "my Angus please stay," referencing Liars lead singer Angus Andrew, whom Karen O has said the song is about. There may be other ways to read the song's title, though. "Maps" evokes the physical and metaphorical distance that is felt from a lover who is leaving. It is a kind of emotional cartography, mapping two people's painful journeys away from one another. This will serve as our foundation: maps aren't impersonal, objective. They aren't.


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I just got a nice OTR Super Fresh Refill Paint Marker and I need to know if I can put Acrylic paint in it or do I have to make it thinner?
I just got a nice OTR Super Fresh Refill Paint Marker and I need to know if I can put Acrylic paint in it or do I have to make it thinner?
so i got this fuckin roll on deodorant now how the fuck do i get the ball out, i have made countless messes attempting this
johnsons small baby oil/shampoo bottle, cap wont fit with a nib so i just got a bic whiteout aand took the brush and stem off works greatttt
Ok, so i recently bought a bottle of grog silver paint, put it in a grog 10cm squeezer, but shit isn't opaque. It's like water mixed with a half Uni-paint in it, what do? Put balls in there?
Would it work with marbles or will i have to castrate one of my cans?
I've used many different kinds of inks and grog seems to be my favorite if we're talking about ink, there paint isn't the best but i don't seem to get issues with it getting cleaned or fading. maybe your doing something wrong.
dont use a round marker or a chisel marker use a square marker like a cube except
oh and if you live in 4D you can get a tesserect marker
What are best OTR. markers? I was thinking OTR.069 or OTR.071? And OTR.170 (Mini Hard to Buff) sounds good too?
Im sure this has been asked already but, which mops out there don't leak as much? and what do you guys use carry drippy markers around in? Besides for ziplocks obv.
if it has a valve it wont leak otherwise theirs not alot you can do, i have seen a grod squeezer w/no valve having a rubber band to help make a seal for the lid but not very effective,
double shopping bag? unless all amuricans use those brown paper bags, which wouldn't work...
Where about you from? UK Manchester?
Crane- molotow burner and otr hard to buff, k71
WMEIC- it shouldnt leak that much, if it does its garbage...and i usualy just carry some pens/mops around in a sock....that is if i have a lot of them on me and shit.
the grog 10mm does not leak iv found as long as you dont keep it upside down or what for along time
that homemade ink which all do sucks balls. I mean, why dafuq i must buy pens and alcohol and other shit. I made a paint myself very easy and I'll tell u how:
- Buy some glue with a nib upside (very cheap, few cents at my country)
- The water based glue put in some bottle or bucket or smth like that, but be sure to keep it
- Buy acrylic, temper color
- Find some small bucket for mixture
- In the small bucket put very small quantity of the water based glue, then put the acryl color and at the end throw water(but not so much)
- Then just mix to make perfect paint color
- Put the paint in the MOP
- Wreck the city
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2008 Fliers' and Explorers' Globe Signing Ceremony, 12 February 2008, Newark, Deleware: AGS Executive Director, Mary Lynne Bird steadies the Fliers' and Explorers' Globe as Captain Lawson W. Brigham, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) signs it.
Captain Lawson W. Brigham, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), signed the AGS Flier's and Explorers' Globe on February 12, 2008. The event took place on the campus of the University of Delaware in Newark, DE.
The signing of the AGS Globe launched the W. S. Carlson International Polar Year Events, a year-long series of public lectures, seminars, exhibits, films, and other events held at the University of Delaware to celebrate the fourth International Polar Year. AGS and UD were partners in the series, which took place throughout 2008. The series was named for William Samuel Carlson, UD's 20th President (1946-50), who participated in numerous scientific expeditions to Greenland and helped develop several important air transport routes in the Arctic for the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
The February 12 ceremony commemorated the epic voyage of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea to the polar limits of the global ocean, under the command of Captain Brigham. In 1994 Brigham took Polar Sea from the Ross Ice Shelf off Antarctica (the southern limit of navigation) to the Arctic Ocean, passing through the North Pole to Svalbard, then circumnavigating North America and Greenland. This spectacular journey also involved considerable scientific accomplishments. The AGS publication FOCUS on Geography featured an article, "The Age of Cryopolitics," that contains photos of Polar Sea and other U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers.
It was particularly appropriate that Brigham's signing occurred during the International Polar Year 2007-2009. More than 30 of the Globe's signers, including Roald Amundsen, Louise Boyd, Laurence Gould, Matthew Henson, Fridtjof Nansen, Robert Peary, Richard Byrd, and Sir Hubert Wilkins, were previously honored for their accomplishments in the polar regions.
The American Geographical Society has a long and illustrious record of accomplishment in exploration, scientific investigation, and mapping in the polar regions. AGS sponsored, or was associated with, many voyages of polar exploration in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, beginning with Elisha Kent Kane's 1853-55 expedition in search of Sir John Franklin. Many AGS medals have been awarded for exploration firsts and scientific accomplishments in the polar regions. Scientific results from polar expeditions are ubiquitous in the pages of the Geographical Review and its predecessor journals. The Society's Map of the Arctic Region and its Antarctic Folio Series are only two examples of its many major contributions to the mapping sciences in Antarctica and the Arctic. The Society's former building in New York was home to the U.S. branch of the Arctic Institute of North America during the Institute's early years. The World Data Center for Glaciology was housed in the AGS building for many years, under the direction of William O. Field.
The February 12 ceremony also featured an illustrated talk by Captain Brigham, describing his 1994 voyage. Brigham was introduced by AGS President Jerome Dobson, AGS Councilor John Noble Wilford of The New York Times, and a previous signer, Dr. Don Walsh, who holds the world record for diving to the deepest point in the world ocean.
Further information can be found at http://www.udel.edu/research/polar/events.html.


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Erythema toxicumErythema toxicum neonatorum
Erythema toxicum is a common, noncancerous skin condition seen in newborns.
Erythema toxicum may appear in 50 percent or more of all normal newborn infants. It usually appears in term infants between the ages of 3 days and 2 weeks.
Its cause is unknown.
The condition may be present in the first few hours of life, generally appears after the first day, and may last for several days. Although the condition is harmless, it can be of great concern to the new parent.
The main symptom is a rash of small, yellow-to-white-colored papules surrounded by red skin. There may be a few or several papules. They usually appear on the face and middle of the body, but may also be seen on the upper arms and thighs.
The rash can change rapidly, appearing and disappearing in different areas over hours to days.
Exams and Tests
Examination by your health care provider during a routine well-baby exam is usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. No testing is usually needed.
The large red splotches typically disappear without any treatment or changes in skin care.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The rash usually clears within 2 weeks. It is usually completely gone by age 4 months.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Discuss the condition with your health care provider during a routine examination if you are concerned.
Morelli JG. Diseases of the neonate. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 639.
Review Date: 8/1/2012
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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SNOHOMISH — Troopers are investigating a serious three-car crash along U.S. 2 in Snohomish Friday morning. The wreck closed the highway for hours.
The crash was reported at 9:17 a.m., Washington State Patrol trooper Mark Francis said.
A 51-year-old Everett man in a Chevrolet S-10 failed to yield while making a left turn onto the westbound highway off Bickford Avenue, Francis said.
The Chevy was struck by an eastbound Ford F-150 driven by a 60-year-old Everett man. The impact sent the Chevy into the westbound lanes, where it struck and caused minor damage to a Dodge Intrepid.
The Chevy driver suffered a possible broken pelvis, Francis said. He was taken to a local hospital. The Ford driver also was taken to a hospital as a safety precaution. No other serious injuries were reported.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- New from Bare Snacks are two additional favors of the company's Bare Fruit 100% natural crunchy apple chip variety. Sea Salt Caramel and Chile Lime join Granny Smith, Fuji Red and Cinnamon chips in the company's 1.69-oz. bagged snack line.
The three initial varieties -- Granny Smith, Fuji Red and Cinnamon -- also are available in 0.53-oz. bags. All have a 12-month shelf life.
Bare Fruit's apple chips are baked (not freeze-dried or fried), and contain no preservatives nor artificial sweeteners. They are fat- and gluten-free, and are said to be a good source of dietary fiber. Package graphics highlight the products' 100% natural attribute.
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(Feb. 11, 2013) On February 5, 2013, the lower chamber of the Australian federal parliament voted to pass legislation that will introduce a new aggravated offense of trafficking in firearms. The offense will be subject to a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. (Press Release, Hon. Jason Clare MP, Life Sentences for Trafficking Firearms Passes the House of Representatives (Feb. 5, 2013).)
The new offense is contained in the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2012. (Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2012, PARLIAMENT OF AUSTRALIA (last visited Feb. 9, 2012); Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2012, COMLAW.) It would apply to the trafficking of 50 or more firearms or firearms parts, either across state and territory borders within <?Australia or across national borders. (Commonwealth of Australia, Parliamentary Debates, House of Representatives, 5 February 2013, 46 (Hon. Jason Clare MP).) The Bill is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, which is scheduled to report by March 13, 2013. (Crimes Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2012, Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.)
The new offense is part of a package of measures that were announced in June 2012, following the release of a report by the Australian Crime Commission and the Australian Institute of Criminology on an investigation of the illegal firearms market in Australia. (Press Release, Hon. Jason Clare MP, Illicit Market Firearms and Organised Crime (June 29, 2012); Samantha Bricknell, Firearms Trafficking and Serious and Organised Crime Gangs (Australian Institute of Criminology, June 2012).) Other actions in the package include:
· the establishment of a National Firearms Register;
· the expansion of the Australian Ballistics Identification Network nationwide;
· the development of a National Firearms Identification Database;
· firearms training by specialists from the United States for Australian law enforcement;
· the establishment of a Firearms Intelligence and Targeting Team inside Customs;
· embedding Customs and Border Protection officers in relevant organized crime, gang, or firearm squads in states and territories;
· a national campaign on unlicensed firearms;
· the expansion of the Australian Crime Commission's tracing capability; and annual national intelligence assessments of the illegal firearms market. (Press Release, Hon. Jason Clare MP (Feb. 5, 2013), supra; see also Press Release, Hon. Jason Clare MP, Major Agreement to Tackle the Illegal Firearms Market (June 29, 2012); Press Release, Hon. Jason Clare MP, Australian Law Enforcement to Receive Expert US Firearm Identification Training (July 16, 2012).)


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— DON - When three generations of royalty step out for a shop, they don't go to just any store. For the first time, Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla, and Kate made an official visit together — and headed to the luxury London department store Fortnum and Mason, known locally as the queen's grocer.
The three ladies, all wearing different shades of blue, arrived in the queen's Rolls Royce and were greeted at the door by London Mayor Boris Johnson while musicians played in the background.
Fortnum and Mason, established in 1707, is a London landmark, with its cabinets of exotic teas and a café fit for, well, royalty.
While there, the women were given a tour of the food hall, where the queen inspected the honey and preserves, Camilla checked out the bakery and Kate took a look at the famous teas. The two duchesses then sampled sweets at the store's confectionery department.
The three also met military personnel involved in the Gifts for Troops program, which sends packages to soldiers in Afghanistan. Lucky store staff members, as well as former workers from 60 years ago, were treated to a tea party.
"She didn't come very often but I did see her in the shop once or twice," Joan Goff, 86, who worked at Fortnum's during World War II, told the Press Association. "We had to sneak a look. I think it was probably in the clothes department. Today I told her that I had been here when I was 14 and she said, 'how marvelous.'"
Kate wore a blue Missoni coat with gray heels and accessorized her look with a daffodil pin to mark St. David's Day. St. David is the patron saint of Wales, where the duchess lives with her husband, Will, on a Royal Air Force base.
Camilla, who just the other day wore a dress from a mail-order site, returned to designer duds with a Bruce Oldfield dress.
Winding up their visit, the queen unveiled a plaque outside the store commemorating the refurbishment of the Piccadily area.
William's deployment to the Falklands at the beginning of February has resulted in a coming-out party of sorts for Kate. She made her first solo appearance at the National Gallery on Feb. 8, which was followed by a visit to Liverpool on Valentine's Day and a trip to Oxford on the 20th.
Next week, the duchess will join the queen once again as she kicks off her diamond jubilee tour around the U.K., celebrating 60 years on the throne with a visit to Leicester.
"The Queen couldn't have been happier at Buckingham Palace last year for the royal wedding," NBC royal expert Camilla Tominey said on TODAY Thursday. "She sees Kate as a very good influence on William, a great thing for the royal family."


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MELROSE PARK, IL -- Stern Pinball Inc. recently conducted its fourth annual factory tour for second-grade students of the Academy of Global Citizenship (Chicago), a charter school located on the city's underserved southwestern side. This year, 50 students visited the Stern plant to get a close and detailed look at the way in which complex electromechanical equipment is designed and manufactured.
This AGC class learns how to design simple machines as part of its coursework, and visits the Stern factory every fall. Instruction this year included the preparation of technical drawings and their use in fabricating and assembling the components of a pinball machine. They also had ample time to experience the results of these activities by playing the many games on display in the pinball plant's arcade.
Headquartered just outside Chicago, Stern Pinball is the world's leading manufacturer of flipper games. Its talented creative and technical teams design, engineer and manufacture arcade-quality amusement apparatus including such popular titles as Avengers, X-Men, AC/DC, Tron, Transformers, Avatar, Iron Man, Batman and Spiderman. Stern equipment is enjoyed by pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the world.


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Quit has called on Grammy award-winning artist Colbie Caillat to cancel her performance at an Indonesian music festival backed by the tobacco industry.
The singer/songwriter is headlining the Sayfestville music festival in Jakarta today and Saturday and the major sponsor is LA Menthol Lights.
The event is branded with the LA Menthol Lights logo, which appears in all promotional material for the festival.
Ms Caillat has been involved in several cancer fundraisers in the US, including youth cancer event Rock Against Cancer.
"It is very disappointing that that an artist of her calibre and fame would choose to be involved in such an unabashed attempt to promote cigarettes to young people, particularly young women," Quit Support Program Manager Luke Atkin said.
"Smoking is the biggest cause of cancer and half of all long-term smokers will die of a smoking-related illness."
"By agreeing to perform at this festival, she is a willing participant in the tobacco industry's attempts to get even more young Indonesians addicted to this deadly habit."
Indonesia has the third highest number of smokers in the world, surpassed by only China and India, which have five times Indonesia's population.
One-third of the population smokes, and over 3% of children ages 3-15 years are active smokers.
Mr Atkin said more than 425,000 Indonesians were killed each year from smoking-related illnesses.
"If Colbie Caillat is serious about supporting cancer prevention, she will refuse to be any part of an event sponsored by the tobacco industry," he said.


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The James A. Rogers Library serves as a gateway to knowledge and information; support excellence in learning and research; and strives to make information literacy a lifelong endeavor for all patrons.
The Library serves the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning by providing Francis Marion's students, faculty, staff and regional citizens with access to scholarly information and other resources. By providing this access, the Library is able to uniquely contribute to that portion of the mission of the University that stresses the University's support of scholarly pursuits in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.
The James A. Rogers Library was the first new building on the campus of Francis Marion University (then known as Francis Marion College). The facility was planned and ground broken in 1970. The building was dedicated in 1971 and included a floor for library services and a floor for classrooms and faculty offices.
In 1975, upon the completion of Founders Hall and other facilities, all classrooms and faculty offices were relocated to other academic buildings, and the second level became library space. Circulating materials, the Arundel Collection, Bound Periodicals, and Microforms were moved to the second floor.
The J. Mitchell Reames Wing was added in 1988 and dedicated in 1989. The Reames Wing added 23,000 square feet to the existing 54,000 square foot Rogers facility. Bound Periodicals were shifted to the first floor of the Reames Wing, and Microforms were moved to the first floor of the Rogers building and housed immediately beyond the Reference Collection. Government Documents, the Oversized Collection and the Juvenile Collection were moved to the second level of the Rogers Library.
In 1998, Microform Services was relocated to the first floor of the Reames Wing, and a Microforms/Periodicals Service Desk was established. The E. Lorraine de MontLuzin Research Room, honoring retired history Professor Emily Lorraine de Montluzin, was dedicated in May, 2005 and a Collaborative Learning Lab for group generated projects was established in 2008.
The Library began building an electronic catalog in 1976 and first made that online catalog available to the public in 1989. Dial-in capability allowed remote access to the online catalog. In 1996, Francis Marion University was the first South Carolina institution to offer a web-based catalog. The University's web catalog currently contains over 400,000 bibliographic records.
University Academic Computing Services built a CD-ROM system for the Library in 1994. At the height of its popularity, the CD-ROM system housed more than a dozen databases and operated twenty-seven CD-ROM drives. The Library began phasing out this system in 1998 with the advent of web-based databases and totally phased out the CD towers in 1999. At present the Library provides access to some seventy-five databases, including many full-text services. Rogers Library is a member of DISCUS, Digital Information for South Carolina Users, Lyrasis, the Southeastern Library Network, the Carolinas Consortium, and PASCAL (Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries.) The Library has access to millions of articles from thousands of electronic research publications, and new titles are added almost daily. In addition, patrons have access to over 10 million volumes and can have books not currently owned by the library delivered rapidly from any academic library in the state using PASCAL Delivers.
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A guiding principle at the Faculty of Social Work (FSW) is openness to change and renewal. It has been 10 years since the last curriculum review and the FSW decided it was time to engage in the review process again. The Curriculum Review Committee established April 2012, consists of faculty, part-time faculty, field instructors and students. The group has been working very hard for six months identifying its Terms of Reference, reviewing the Faculty of Social Work's new vision and mission and the curriculum of other schools and faculties of social work in Canada and the US. The committee believes it is necessary to speak to and receive feedback from our stakeholders before re-visioning the curriculum. The curriculum review committee separated into working groups in four different areas: diversity, equity and inclusivity; ifg, cppo, practice and placement; research and international education. Each group developed questions for stakeholders and the decision was to hold a day for the consultation.
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Sui He by Hans Feurer for Vogue China November 2011
Styled by Anne Christensen
The title 'Urban Wild' says it all.
With looks from Proenza Schouler, Diane von Furstenberg, and Lanvin to name a few. You can expect nothing less from these brands but to be modern and urban. However, it's in the styling and the way each look was photographed that makes this editorial have this amazing western vibe.
Hans Feurer & Anne Christensen are some industry favorites of mine, I absolutely love them working together.. Obviously the results are quite magical! xx
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wow. i absolutely love this spread. these women are beautiful and i love the wardrobe. this totally reminds me of that scene in Mongul when Ghengis Khan's father told him to find a wife with small eyes (because evil can get into the body through big eyes), and strong legs (because the woman is the strengh that holds up the family). LOVE THIS !ReplyDelete
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amazing!!!!that girl is lovelyReplyDelete
wow.. this is amazing!ReplyDelete
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Perfect editorial!!ReplyDelete
Love the editorial! The model is stunning :-) And the outfits amazing!ReplyDelete
I LOVE the tribal trend that has been going around! I can't get enough of it!ReplyDelete
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Lovely editorial. The contrast between the city & the far west vibe is really interesting & make the editorial special.ReplyDelete
amazing editorial! love all the clothes here!ReplyDelete
love the dress on the third photo, I love the ethnic style!ReplyDelete
Great!! Lovely pics!!ReplyDelete
Omg the makeup on this Indian girl is amazing! I love it:)ReplyDelete
That bright eye make-up suits the model very wellReplyDelete
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stunning! love the makeup!ReplyDelete
Love the tribali-esque look.ReplyDelete
really stunning photos!ReplyDelete
I love the bright eyeshadow. Can't wait to try it myself!ReplyDelete
truly genius editorial. the styling is impeccable. i want just about every piece here. and the hair.. perfectReplyDelete
thanks for sharing
I love the editorial! it,s stunnig.ReplyDelete
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i love this, it's different.ReplyDelete
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thank you for visiting my blog and for your lovely comment!ReplyDelete
I really like your post! as always stunning pics!
styling is done very well. fantastic makeup too, looks great against her strong face!ReplyDelete
Love these pieces. So tribunal and eccentric looking. The combination of colors are great Fall colors. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I love the second to the bottom look. Great post!ReplyDelete
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It's tribal with a mix of weird - love it!ReplyDelete
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The company's LSII fiberglass tonneau cover is now available for the 2007 Ford Sport Trac. According to the company, the cover is custom designed to match the Sport Trac's contours, and it has a slide-on aluminum rail mounting system and corrosion-resistant clamps; the weight of the cover rests on the system's rubber height adjusters, preventing paint wear on the truck's bed rails. The cover can be unlatched with a twist of the handle, and the Lift Assist gas strut system makes it easy to open and close. Optional features include remote keyless entry and a battery-powered interior light. 800-649-4273. www.4are.com.
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The company has revamped the front wall of its toolbox body with Alumaguard, which protects the entire length of the rods and the latches from damage. Fully welded latch shields provide additional protection while still allowing the lid to close securely. The boxes have 34% more wall strength, according to the firm. Pricing remains as is. 800-779-2102. www.deezee.com.
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The Dump-Pro system, a dump insert for pickup trucks, is now available with the Hi-Sides option that increases volume from 2 cubic yards to 4 or 5 cubic yards. User-supplied 3/4-inch plywood sides are attached with a complete hardware system that is designed to "float" and automatically adjust to changes in temperature. The Dump-Pro unit features a Quick Change-Out option that allows the user to switch from pickup to dump truck in minutes. 866-438-6777. www.dump-pro.com.
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Crafted from a single piece of 14-gauge steel tubing of 1.9 inches in diameter, the Big Tex Grille Guard is larger than standard 1-1/4-inch guards for extra protection from debris and brush. It will not bend, flex, or vibrate while in use, the maker says. The grilles have no-drill frame-mount installation, bolt-on light tabs, and rubber pads; headlight guards and a black diamond step are optional. They are custom-fit for full-size Chevy, GMC, Dodge, and Ford trucks and SUVs. 800-527-4345. www.goindustries.com.
The 800 series fiberglass tonneau cover for 2007 GM Silverado and GMC pickups features a newly designed quick-release hinge for easy removal, a center-mounted stainless steel key lock with a cover for weather resistance, a plastic shroud that hides linkage hardware, new rotary latches with optimal adjustment, and an EZ-grip rear style line. Keyless remote locking is optional. www.leer.com.


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The sudden influx of effortlessly-chic women appearing on our shores isn't just the result of Europeans taking advantage of the weak dollar. Isabel Marant, the quintessentially Parisian designer who has outfitted It Girls from Lou Doillon to Rachel Bilson, can also be credited for elevating Stateside style with her elegant-but-edgy pieces. Marant took ELLE.com on a tour of Paris, showing us her favorite neighborhoods, discussing her style icons, and explaining why every well-dressed woman should own a travel dictionary.
Isabel Marant, 16 rue de Charonne, 1 rue de Jacob, and 47 rue de Saintonge, Paris, France, isabelmarant.tm.fr
Marant, who got her start designing basics for herself and friends while she was still a teen, has barely changed her aesthetic; "For me, the most important thing is more about the attitude and having a kind of elegance that is natural."


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Barefoot Boy With Cheek
"Barefoot Boy With Cheek" provides a laugh-out-loud humorous look at college life. Though the novel takes place in the 1930's, readers can recognize the college scene of today with professors, advisors, Greeks, Scholars and Activists. Asa Hearthrug travels from his home in rural Minnesota to the University of Minnesota to begin his college education. He meets such memorable characters as the freshman advisor, who, in order to turn Asa into a well-ro...
I was a Teenage Dwarf
At the beginnng of this book, Dobie Gillis is short for his age. Actually, he is exactly average for his age of 13 years. But, ironically, every other boy at John Marshall junior high school is taller than him. This wouldn't bother him, except that all the GIRLS at the junior high are taller than him as well. Since his main interest is in dating and dancing, this poses a problem for him. Thus begins Dobie's quest for love (and height). Each chapt...
Potatoes are Cheaper
This novel takes place during the Great Depression, poverty was ubiquitous and people constantly were searching for ways to become wealthy. When Morris Katz and his cousin Albert enter the University of Minnesota, their goal is to meet rich, Jewish women, have sex with them and marry them, insuring that they will be taken care of for the rest of their lives. The two young men are not brilliant thinkers, yet each has his skills: Albert is a former heavy...
Sleep Till Noon
Harry Riddle grew up in a poor neighborhood in a tar-paper hovel on the wrong side of the tracks. His father, an out-of-work cap maker, tells him that the secret to a successful and happy life is "to get rich, sleep till noon, and screw 'em all [society]." Harry takes this advice to heart, especially since he does not feel that he fits in with the other children in his neighborhood, who enjoy engaging in criminal activities. He strives to better his s...
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The Zebra Derby
Asa Hearthrug returns in Max Shulman's post-WWII novel about a young returned soldier's attempt to make a living in the post-war world. Asa returns from the war, greeted by his parents and his girlfriend, Lodestone LaToole, who wants to settle down with him in their own house. First, however, Asa must seek his fortune so that Lodestone can afford to fill their home with the amazing post-war gadgets. He travels to Minnesota in search of work, where h...