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Bangkok (AFP) Nov 9, 2011
Thailand's opposition lashed out Wednesday at Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's financial plans for dealing with the worst floods in half a century, saying the economy was under threat.
Her main rival Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, urged Yingluck to forgo certain populist spending policies such as help for first-time home and car buyers and to divert the money to flood victims.
"The government has not reviewed and prioritised the economy and therefore is jeopardising the next phase of economic management," said the former premier, who was replaced by Yingluck after a July election defeat.
He was speaking during a parliamentary debate on the 2012 national budget, which earmarks total spending of about 2.4 trillion baht ($78 billion) -- some 400 billion baht less than expected revenue.
Yingluck's plan to raise 120 billion baht for flood relief by asking each ministry to allocate 10 percent of its budget was "unrealistic," added Abhisit.
The Thai floods, triggered by months of unusually heavy rains, have killed 529 people and damaged the homes and livelihoods of millions around the country.
The waters also forced the closure of thousands of factories -- interrupting global supply chains, putting more than half a million people temporarily out of work and costing the economy billions of dollars.
Abhisit noted that the government's forecast of 3.5-4.0 percent economic growth this year was higher than the central bank's projection of 2.6 percent.
Yingluck, a political novice and sister of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra who only came to power in August, has been under enormous pressure to tackle the three-month-old flood crisis.
Yingluck's administration has faced criticism for its confusing information about the floods and has angered some residents with its efforts to keep central Bangkok dry at the expense of outlying areas.
The former businesswoman is skipping an Asia-Pacific summit in Hawaii this weekend, postponing her debut on the world stage to deal with the floods, which are advancing deeper into the capital, home to 12 million people.
The finance ministry estimates the financial cost of the floods at 180 billion baht and expects 2011 economic growth will be cut by 1.7 percentage points because of the disaster, but still exceed 2.0 percent.
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Current training programs may not effectively prepare firefighters for the range of scenarios they are likely to encounter, according to human factors/ergonomics researchers Michael R. Baumann, Carol L. Gohm, and Bryan L. Bonner. In their October 2011 Human Factors article, "Phased Training for High-Reliability Occupations: Live-Fire Exercises for Civilian Firefighters," the authors assess ... read more
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Roster of Government Units and Tax Liability Addresses
The following list of addresses for governmental units who receive notices as well as those units responsible for the collection of taxes within the District of Massachusetts pursuant to 11 U.S. Code § 505(b) and Federal Bankruptcy Rule 5003(e):
Federal Agencies
Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 7346
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7346
Securities and Exchange Commission
Boston Regional Office
33 Arch Street, 24rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110-1424
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
U.S. Attorney
John Joseph Moakley
United States Federal Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200
Boston, MA 02210
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 1
5 Post Office Square, Ste. 100
Mail Code: OES04-4
Boston, MA 02109-3912
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Debt Management Center
P.O. Box 11930
St. Paul, MN 55111
Massachusetts Agencies
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Bankruptcy Unit
P.O. Box 9564
Boston, MA 02114-9564
Chief Counsel, Legal Department
Department of Unemployment Assistance
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
19 Staniford Street, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02114-2502
Office of the Attorney General
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Boston, MA 02108
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Special Operations Bankruptcy Team, MIC 74
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The building that houses Riley's Restaurant & Pub has worn many hats in its lifetime. Erected in 1790 as the Egypt Hotel, it transformed into a store, tavern, and post office as the city around it grew from a clapboard village to a town with trolleys and traffic lights. Throughout prohibition, the building's owners kept spirits high by transforming it yet again into a dance hall and ice-cream parlor. Today, the historic spot continues to entertain visitors, albeit now with an Irish twist: the pub fills bellies with cheesesteak sandwiches, burgers, and homemade specialties including crab cakes. Through a recent $100,000 remodeling effort, it has even rekindled the magic of its former self, restoring the tin ceiling to its original copper color and shaving off its middle-aged love handles.


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The year of the upset continues…
Keith Jardine proved that those who participated in The Ultimate Fighter reality series can hang among the best in the world when he beat former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell at his own game and earned a close split decision in front of the estimated 16,000 in attendance at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
Liddell looked to win the first round by sending Jardine scrambling away from flurries of punches. Jardine began to score with his first few of numerous leg and body kicks but it wasn't enough to prevent the judges from scoring the round in Liddell's favor.
The second and third rounds were a different story however. Jardine continued to press the action while his opponent looked to land one of his patented counter-punches. Jardine (13-3-1) even knocked Liddell (20-5) down with a right hand midway through the second round, a shot that Liddell was able to absorb as he sprang back up to his feet and right back into the fight.
A number of leg and body kicks bruised and battered Liddell's body and Jardine's unorthodox style continued to stifle any opportunities the former champ had to get into a rhythm on the feet. When the 15 minutes was up, it was known that the judges had to make a close decision but it was also obvious that Jardine had won the fight, based on the reaction the crowd gave when Liddell raised his hands in possible victory.
Marcos Rosales was the lone judge that scored the fight for Liddell, giving him the edge by a 29-28 margin. Cecil Peoples and Richard Bertrand scored it the same but gave the victory to Jardine and ruined any chances we had of seeing a Liddell-Wanderlei Silva showdown in December.
After the fight, Jardine tried to put his win into perspective.
"The win feels great," Jardine said. "Chuck is the greatest fighter in the history of the UFC as far as I'm concerned."
Forrest Griffin, another TUF alumnus, pulled off what possibly might be an even bigger upset when he dominated former PRIDE superstar Mauricio "Shogun" Rua before submitting him with a rear naked choke late in the third round of their bout.
Rua, who before the fight was widely regarded the best fighter at 205 lbs in the world, looked like a shell of his former self. With the exception of crisp punches and elbows in the first round, Rua offered up nothing but failed takedown attempts for the remainder of the fight.
Griffin (15-4) let go with his hands early and often but it would be his ground skills that would win him the fight. He was able to hold Rua down on the ground after a missed attempt to take Griffin (16-3) down and then punish the Brazilian with strikes. At the end of the second round, it was obvious that Rua had nothing left in the tank as he barely made it back to his corner after the horn sounded.
The third round saw Griffin once again take Rua down to the ground. After a session of ground and pound, Griffin was able to take Rua's back and sink in the rear naked choke that would make "Shogun" a loser in his UFC debut.
During the post-fight interview with UFC color commentator Joe Rogan, Griffin discussed his emotions and the choke that put Rua away.
"I haven't done many drugs, but I think this is what Ecstasy feels like," Griffin exclaimed. "I'm sure that's not the way he wanted to start off his career in the UFC. It wasn't even a good choke really, but fatigue is a son of a bitch."
The loss ruined what could have been a possible title shot against current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Griffin now finds himself right in the middle of the division's title hunt.
Other Undercard Action:
An American Kickboxing Academy product handed Diego Sanchez a loss for the second straight time when upstart Jon Fitch used his superior wrestling to squeak out a split decision win earlier in the night.
Fitch (15-2-0-1) worked his way out of multiple submission attempts and was able to control Sanchez (17-2) from top position for most of the fight en route to the victory. The closest Fitch came to possibly losing the fight was when Sanchez locked in a tight guillotine choke at the start of the second round. Fitch held on for about 30 seconds before eventually finding his way out of the hold.
After the fight, Sanchez admitted that Fitch was the better fighter among a chorus of boos from the crowd.
"Let me tell you something, there's no need to boo," stated Sanchez. "Fitch won the fight. I went for the submissions and he was able to get out. He beat me fair and square. There's nothing else to say. I'm going to take it like a man and get back to work. I have to get back to work."
Ryoto Machida racked up his third straight UFC win when he outlasted the eccentric Kazuhiro Nakamura in winning a unanimous decision.
Machida (11-0) easily controlled the first two rounds both on the feet and on the ground while Nakamura (11-7) offered little to no offense at all. Nakamura picked up the pace in the third round, landing quick counter-punches and even scoring a takedown. However the shots did nothing to faze Machida and the Brazilian controlled Nakamura enough to win the final round.
Machida reported before the fight that he took criticism of his conservative style to heart and despite his best efforts to put on an exciting performance; he was yet again the recipient of the crowd's displeasure.
Lightweight standouts Tyson Griffin and Thiago Tavares went to war in a battle that provided non-stop action from beginning to finish. When everything was said and done, it was Griffin that did enough in the judges' eyes to come away with a decision in his favor.
Griffin avoided many close submission attempts and gave up his back on more than one occasion in order to get in a better position and use his unreal wrestling skills to his advantage. Tavares (13-1) rocked Griffin (10-1) with a flying knee in the second round but it wasn't enough to put one of UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture's top students away.
In fact, Griffin didn't even remember getting hit with the knee.
"Apparently he caught me with a flying knee," said Griffin. "I didn't know what it was so I asked my corner what put me down in between rounds. I didn't know what it was but I didn't feel too out of it at any point."
Preliminary Bouts:
Despite weighing-in 8 lbs less than his opponent, Rich Clementi was able to control Anthony Johnson on the ground and sink in a rear naked choke that finished Johnson off in the second round. Johnson (4-1) knocked Clementi (26-12-2) down with a right cross in the first round but Clementi was able to regain his composure and continue fighting.
Jeremy Stephens literally slammed his way out of a Diego Saraiva triangle attempt and controlled the remainder of the fight to earn a unanimous decision. Stephens (10-2) used his superior wrestling talent to hold Saraiva (9-6-1) down on his back in the second and third rounds. The loss keeps Saraiva winless in the UFC.
Last minute injury replacement Scott Junk was forced to succumb to a heel hook locked on by Christian Wellisch in the first round of their preliminary bout. Junk (6-2) picked Wellisch (8-3) apart on the feet early but found himself in trouble once the fight hit the ground. After the fight, Junk was fitted with a knee brace before being allowed to walk out of the Octagon.
Matt Wiman and Michihiro Omigawa battled all throughout the cage en route to a unanimous decision victory for Wiman. Wiman (8-3) controlled Omigawa (4-5) on the ground in the third round to cement the win.
Next entry: CKA: Sep 24, 2007
Previous entry: UFC 76: Knockout Quick Results


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here's a great no-recipe recipe* that utilizes some of your stocked pantry items & inexpensive ingredients to yield an awesome dish that brings in the best autumn treats. all sorts of winter squash will be in abundance from now until next spring, & i love them all, so you can bet we'll be using them often in recipes to come. let's start off with acorn squash, shall we?
acorn squash probably gets its name from its shape, which is round but tapered at one end just like an acorn. they're generally deep green in color & often have orange streaks on the skin. the color of the flesh inside is a marigold-orange. the pulp & seeds are much like a pumpkin's, where you will usually discard the pulp while the seeds are delightful toasted then salted. i find acorn squash to be extremely versatile & i enjoy it's fabulous nutty-squashy flavor baked with a bit of butter & brown sugar/maple syrup, or filled with various savory stuffings. try today's simple & inexpensive dish for a warm, hearty treat!
acorn squash filled with wild rice & cranberries
serves 2
2 large acorn squash
1 cup wild rice (or wild mix)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tsp olive oil
salt & pepper
2 tbsp cheese, grated (anything works nicely here, but i used sheep's milk for its sharp nutty flavor. also try mozzarella, asiago, parm, etc).
candied nuts (optional)
preheat your oven to 400f. prepare your rice according to package instructions. feel free to add a dash of extra seasoning or vegetables like carrots, celery, etc to the rice if you'd like. in the meantime, using a large chef's knife, carefully cut the stem side of each squash about 1″ from the top & reserve. scoop out the seeds/pulp without disturbing the flesh too much, & discard (or save the seeds to bake as you would pumpkin seeds). slice a small sliver of the other end of each squash off to create a flat end to stand the squash up on (be careful not to slice too much off or you could pierce the flesh & your filling could fall through!). spoon 1tsp of olive oil into each cavity & season with a dash of salt & pepper. using your fingers or a pastry brush, gently rub the oil/salt mixture into the sides of the cavity. when your rice is finished cooking, mix in the cranberries & fill each cavity of the squash heaping with the rice mixture. top with the reserved squash 'hats' & place side-by-side in a glass baking dish. i like to put about 1″ of water in the bottom of the baking dish to keep the skins of the squash hydrated so they don't dry out while baking. cover loosely with foil & bake about 1 hour, or until a sharp knife pierces the skin of the squash quite easily (you'll want it nice & soft inside so you can eat the inside of the squash with a spoon), then remove squash hats & discard foil, top each squash with a tbsp cheese, & continue baking uncovered until the cheese is melted & browned. serve hot with a few nuts if you'd like, then sit back & wait for a round of "mmmmms". it shouldn't take long!
*but there's a recipe!, you say. of course, but cooking squash is a super simple process that can be altered or added to quite easily. once you follow the cooking directions once or twice you'll really get the hang of it & wont need a recipe anymore. then you can experiment with other stuffing & flavors. you can't go wrong!


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NES rates are regulated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). All NES residential customers pay the same electric rate regardless of social status, income or place of residence.
Current Seasonal Rate 10.704 cents per kilowatt hour (Summer) A typical NES customer uses approximately 1,300 kilowatt hours of electricity each month.
TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment 0.376 cents per kWh (Summer)The TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment has increased for July. Customers will see an average Fuel Cost Adjustment charge of $4.89 (based on a 1,300 kWh bill).
Degree Days Degree days determine how much need there is to heat or cool your home by measuring how weather compares from month to month.
Supplemental Residential Rate Customers with an additional meter for residential purposes, at the same location as their home, are eligible for the SRS rate.
Rate History Review five years of energy rate information.
NES Service Charge $11.83 per month The service charge is a set amount on your bill each month and is necessary to cover the cost of providing service, such as meter installation, maintenance, meter reading, transformers, tree trimming, poles, payment processing, postage and customer service. The charge is the same for all residential customers.
TVA charges customers a higher rate in the summer (June- September) and winter (December-March) when it cost the most to produce power because of increased customer usage. Rates are lower during transitional months (April-May & October-November).
What does it mean for my bill? Based on an average 1,300 kilowatt hour per month bill, customers will see an increase of about $3 during summer months and a decrease of about $3 during transitional months. However, customers typically use more electricity in the summer and winter and less during transitional months which will result in higher bills in the summer and winter due to the seasonal rate change. The degree of the impact will depend on the customer's usage during those months.
Why does it cost TVA more to produce power in the summer and winter? During mild weather, TVA can get by using its hydroelectric dams, coal units and nuclear units to meet the demand for electricity. These are the cheapest ways for TVA to generate power. On a hot day, TVA must add its natural gas-fired power plants and purchase additional power from other generators to meet the demand. These are the most expensive ways to produce power.
What are time-of-use rates? With time-of-use rates, customers pay a different rate during the day depending on how much it costs TVA to generate power. For instance, rates would be lower after 8 p.m. and higher between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. when customers use the most electricity. At this time, NES is unable to bill customers at time-of-use rates because the metering infrastructure needed to record the hourly data is not in place.


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THQ has announced a host of pre-order incentives for US and Canadian gamers looking to pick up WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 for the 360 and PS3.
Fans looking to play as Hall of Famer Bret Hart can pre-order at Best Buy in the US as well as at any major retailer throughout Canada. The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness entrance gear will be available in limited supply at Toys R Us. Amazon is offering three alternate attire options (t-shirt, suit, and referee uniform) for Randy Orton. Lastly, Walmart is offering a Tribute to the Troops playable arena in limited supply.
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is currently scheduled to ship on October 26. In addition to the 360 and PS3, Raw 2011 is also going to be available for the PS2, PSP, and Wii.
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Though trips to the salon have decreased with the depressing economic situation, there are plenty of home remedies to keep your skin, nails, and body feeling pampered and refreshed. And now Elizabeth Arden is making it super simple to create your very own spa vacation … at home. Any amount of DIY home scrubs and personal manicures can feel luscious and refreshing, but what's really missing are those soft towels, plush robes, and cushy slippers. To add those elements to at-home pampering, outfit your bathroom-turned-salon with the Elizabeth Arden The Spa Collection, exclusively for Bed Bath & Beyond. Throw away your dowdy, formerly white towels in favor of these Turkish creations in 12 hues, update your robe with the white spa waffle cotton design, and throw on a pair of 100 percent white cotton slippers. While the decadent and plush items look luxurious, in reality, the slippers only cost $12.99, while the robe will set you back $59.99 — and you can lounge as long as you want in the comfort of your own home. [WWD]


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WinterArtwork Artist from Barbados
makes me think of an old rock 'n roll album cover…cool art I just don't see the need for a red heart on a red shirt
IanVicious Artist
I think it works pretty well on that shirt. I really like the heart, but the flames could use a little revisiting… imho. Waterbased inks?
acrylic paint with different levels of water dilution actually. either way thanks


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Unionized teachers in Central Falls, Rhode Island were fired after they refused to work an additional 25 minutes a day, provide tutoring on a rotating schedule, and eat lunch with students once a week. Superintendent Frances Gallo proposed the new terms in an effort to improve the high school's dismal 48% graduation rate and 7% math proficiency, but refused to pay teachers more. Teacher salaries at the school range from $70,000 to $78,000 in a town with a median income of $22,000. (businessinsider.com, 2-15-10)
A high school health clinic sent a 15-year-old girl off campus to have an abortion during school hours without her parents' knowledge. The mother of the Ballard High School student said her daughter was told that "if she concealed it from her family, it would be free of charge." (komonews.com, 3-23-10)
University of California Berkeley students and professors rallied as part of a nationwide protest against education budget cuts and tuition increases. Despite the worst budget crisis in state history, California taxpayers will subsidize public universities to the tune of $13,000 per student this year. In comparison, Illinois spends $10,000 on each University of Illinois student and New York pays $6,000 for each student in the SUNY system. (Wall Street Journal, 3-5-10)


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Author has written 7 stories for Ouran High School Host Club, S.A, Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, and Digimon.
Hi again! This is Hoshina and Mina! We're truly sorry that we've been gone for so long!!! It's because we had some major exams so Yin forced us to close down all our internet connections!!! But don't worry!! In a few weeks we'll start posting some one-shots or updating our stories once again!!!
By the way, we have a new member Rin-chan She'll be handling most of the projects we're having since the two of us is quite busy with our part time job a.k.a. writing chinese novels and editing Please be nice to her
So...umm...this is Rin...I'm still a beginner in writing stories so I'm not very confident...Maybe I'll post up some one-shots first...? (If i can write out any that I'm satisfied with the quality...)
Favourite Animes and Pairings
07-Ghost Frau/Teito, Castor/Labrador, Castor/Razette
11 Eyes
Angel Beats
Baka and Test and Summoning Beasts
Barajou no Kiss
Black Cat
Black Rock Shooter
Bleach Toshirou/Momo, Ichigo/Rukia, Ichimaru/Matsumoto, Hiyori/Shinji, Ulquoira/Inoue, Ishida/Inoue, Tobiume/Hyourinmaru
Bloody Monday
Blue Exorcist
Cardcaptor Sakura Syaoran/Sakura, Tomoyo/Eriol, Kaho/Toya
Code Geass
D.N.Angel Daisuke/Riku, Satoshi/Risa
D-grayman Allen/Leenalee, Kanda/Lavi
Defense Devil
Detsctive Conan
Digimon Takeru/Hikari, Ken/Miyako, Jenrya/Ruki, Sora/Taichi, Koushirou/Mimi, Takato/Juri, Yoshino/Masaru, Chika/Ikuto, Takuya/Izumi
Durarara! Shinra/Celty, Shizuo/Izaya, Mikado/Masaomi, Mikado/Anri
Fairy Tail Lucy/Natsu, Juvia/Gray, Levy/Gajeel, Jellal/Erza, Mirajane/Freed, Evergreen/Elfman, Cana/Macao, Leo(Loki)/Lucy
Fate/Stay Night
Futari Wa Pretty Cure
Fruits Basket
Gakuen Alice Mikan/Natsume, Hotaru/Ruka, Sumire/Kokoro, Anna/Yuu, Nonoko/Kitsuneme, Aoi/Yoichi, Misaki/Tsubasa
Guilty Crown
Gundam 00
Haruhi Suzumiya Series
Hayate The Combat Butler
Hell Girl
High School DxD
Inazuma Eleven
InuxBoku SS
Itazura no Kiss
Junjou Romantica Miyagi/Shinobu, Akihiko(Usagi-san)/Misaki, Hiroki/Nowaki
Kamichama Karin Karin/Kazune, Michiru/Himeka
Karakuridoji Ultimo
Katekyo Hitman Reborn Haru/Tsuna, Reborn/Luche, Lal/Colonello, Mukuro/Chrome, Lambo/I-pin, Haru/Gokudera, Hana/Ryohei, Dino/Hibari, Hibari/Tsuna, Mukuro/Tsuna, Gokudera/Yamamoto
Kimi ni Todoke
Kirarin Revolution Kirari/Hiroto
Kore Wa Zombie Desu Ka
Kuroshitsuji Ciel/Elizabeth, Sebastien/Ciel
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Series Nanoha/Chrono, Fate/Yuuno
Maid-sama! Misaki/Takumi, Sakura/Kuuga, Yukimura/Kanou
Mayo Chiki! Jirou/Subaru
Mermaid Melody Pitchi Pitchi Pitch & Pure Kaito/Luchia, Hanon/Nagisa, Rina/Masahiro, Hippo/Yuri, Gaito/Sara
Miracle Train
Nabari no Ou
Natsume Yuujin Cho
Negima! Magister Negi Magi
Nurarihyon no Mago
Okane Ga Nai
Ouran High School Host Club Tamaki/Haruhi, Hikaru/Kaoru, Takashi/Mitsukuni
S.A. Hikari/Kei, Akira/Tadashi, Megumi/Yahiro, Jun/Sakura
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi Yukina/Kisa, Takano/Ritsu, Hatori/Chiaki
Shakugan no Shana Shana/Yuuji
Shaman King Anna/Yoh, Yoh/Hao, Ren/HoroHoro, Hana/Men
Shounen Onmyouji Masahiro/Akiko, Kazane/Rikugou, Taiin/Genbu, Tenitsu/Suzaku, Guren/Kouchin
Shugo Chara Series Ikuto/Amu, Utau/Kukai, Rima/Nagihiko, Yaya/Kairi, Nikaidou/Yukairi, Miki/Yoru, KusuKusu/Rhythmn, Hikaru/Rikka
Soul Eater Soul/Maka, Tsubaki/Black Star
Tokyo Mew Mew
Trinity Blood
Tsubasa Chronicles
Vampire Knight Yuki/Zero, Ruka/Akatsuki, Shiki/Rima, Ichiru/Maria
World Only God Knows
Yankee-kun To Megane-chan
Yumekui Merry
Yumeiro Patissiere Ichigo/Kashino, Kasshi/Chocolat
Stories we're working on:
(Ouran High School Host Club)
Full Moon Love: On Hiatus...
(Special A)
S.A. Mixed Up: Still finding someone to replace Yin and Yue because the two of them went to Japan for college...
(Katekyo Hitman Reborn!)
Fate Must Be Playing With Us: Rei Ying is working on it...Since she's new to writing fictions, she might be a little bit slow...
Stories Coming Soon:
(Katekyo Hitman Reborn!)
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Elliana Arc!: On Hiatus...
Ten Days Series: A series of oneshots about Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Elliana Arc!...
HaruxTsuna Song Fictions: Well, since some of us insist that we should do this since not everyone of us can write and we all love this pairing, so everyone in our house will be participating in this
Things we copied from Kuroda Chiaki-san's profile...
If you are not against talk shows, paste this into your profile.
If you are considering traveling to Japan to warn Peach Pit about Tadagay, paste this into your profile.
If you think you want to be in Bleach or Shugo Chara!, paste this into your profile.
If you enjoy torturing Ikuto, but don't nessecarily hate Amuto, paste this into your profile.
If you think Tadamu is just wrong wrong wrong, paste this into your profile.
If you think Amu should just dump Tadagay, paste this into your profile.
If you think Bleach should definitely have an awesome Ichiruki ending with Orihime watching, paste this into your profile.
If you think Byakuya is the awesomest and hottest captain in Bleach, paste this into your profile.
If you want a Byakuya plushie, paste this into your profile.
If you are envying me because I really have one, paste this onto your profile.
If you think I'm mean to just say that, paste this onto your profile.
Girl: Do I ever cross your mind?
Boy: No
Girl: Do you like me?
Boy: No
Girl: Do you want me?
Boy: No
Girl: Would you cry if I left?
Boy: No
Girl: Would you live for me?
Boy: No
Girl: Would you do anything for me?
Boy: No
Girl: Choose--me or your life
Boy: My life
The girl runs away in shock and pain and the boy runs after her and says...
The reason you never cross my mind is because you're always on my mind.
The reason why I don't like you is because I love you.
The reason I don't want you is because I need you.
The reason I wouldn't cry if you left is because I would die if you left.
The reason I wouldn't live for you is because I would die for you.
The reason why I'm not willing to do you anything for you is because I would do everything for you.
The reason I chose my life is because you ARE my life.
If you find this incredibly cute and touching, copy and paste it into your profile
Do you live with or know about child abuse? If you do, or don't read the poem below, copy and paste it into your profile, you never know it just might make someone feel better and give them hope.
My name is Sarah. I am but three, My eyes are swollen I cannot see, I must be stupid I must be bad What else could have made My daddy so mad? I wish I were better I wish I weren't ugly, Then maybe my mommy Would still want to hug me.
I can't speak at all I can't do a wrong Or else I'm locked up All the day long. When I awake I'm all alone The house is dark My folks aren't home When my mommy does come I'll try and be nice, So maybe I'll get just One whipping tonight. Don't make a sound! I just heard a car My daddy is back From Charlie's Bar. I hear him curse My name he calls I press myself Against the hard wall I try and hide From his evil eyes I'm so afraid now I'm starting to cry He finds me weeping He shouts ugly words, He says its my fault That he suffers at work.
He slaps me and hits me And yells at me more, I finally get free And I run for the door. He's already locked it And I start to bawl, He takes me and throws me Against the hard wall. I fall to the floor With my bones nearly broken, And my daddy continues With more bad words spoken. "I'm sorry!", I scream But its now much too late His face has been twisted Into unimaginable hate The hurt and the pain Again and again Oh please God, have mercy! Oh please let it end! And he finally stops And heads for the door, While I lay there motionless Sprawled on the floor My name is Sarah And I am but three, Tonight my daddy Murdered me.
There are thousands of kids out there just like Sarah. And you can help.Sickens me to my soul, and if you just read this and don't pass it on I pray for your forgiveness, cause you would have to be one heartless person to not be affected by this story. And because you are affected, do something about it!! So all I am asking you to do, is take some time to send this on and acknowledge that this stuff does happen, and that people like her dad do live in our society,and I pray for child abuse to wither out and die,but also pray for the safety of our youth. Please pass this poem on because as crazy as it might sound,it might just indirectly change a life. Hey, you NEVER know. Please put this on your site if you areAGAINST CHILD ABUSE baCk iT uPP XxX Child Abuse XxX
Name 12 characters from any fandom and answer the following questions.
1. Hitsugaya Toshirou
2. Kinomoto Sakura
3. Tsukishima Kirarin
4. Fujisaki Nagihiko
5. Kuchiki Byakuya
6. Kuchiki Rukia
7. Hinamori Momo
8. Mashiro Rima
9. Hitachiin Kaoru
10. Lee Syaoran
11. Kurosaki Ichigo
12. Suou Tamaki
1. Have you ever read a Six/Eleven fic? Do you want to?
2. Do you think Four is hot? How hot?
3. What would happen if Twelve got Eight pregnant?
Nagihiko will force Tamaki to wear a skirt and torture him to death...Rima will beat him up...Amu will throw him from a mountain...Haruhi will cry to death...Kyouya will just smile deviously...
4. Can you recall any fics about Nine?
Yes...A lot about him and Hikaru...Twincest...
5. Would Two and Six make a good couple?
Maybe...But we definately don't want that to happen...Rukia belongs to Ichigo and Sakura belongs to Syaoran...
6. Five/Nine or Five/Ten? Why?
Umm...Can't choose...Three of them are the hottest guys in our list...It would be weird...
7. What would happen if Seven walked in on Two and Twelve having sex?
Sakura and Tamaki? Damn strange...We don't think Momo will have any response except for saying this:" Never thought you two were a couple...Syaoran and Haruhi will be heartbroken..."
8. Make up a summary for a Three/Ten fic.
What if Sakura was married to another guy when Syaoran came back? Will he get over it? Maybe meeting a super idol can cure his pain...
9. Is there any such thing as One/Eight fluff?
No way...TOSHIROU IS MINE!!!! (Hoshina)
10. Suggest a title for a Seven/Twelve hurt/comfort fic.
Lifeless Corpse and Betrayed
11. What kind of plot would you use if you wanted Four to deflower One?
12. Does anyone on your friends list read Three het?
13. Does anyone on your friends list write or draw Eleven?
14. Would anyone on your friends list write Two/Four/Five?
We don't think so...Strange pairings...
15. What might Ten scream at a moment of great passion?
16. If you wrote a Song-fic about Eight, what song would you choose?
Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson
17. If you wrote a One/Six/Twelve fic, what would the warning be?
18. What might be a good pick up line for Ten to use on Two?
You're cute...
19. When was the last time you read a fic about Five?
20. What is Six's super secret kink?
She can't write words and she can only draw her chappie...P.S. The chappies are quite cute actually...
21. Would Eleven shag Nine? Drunk or sober?
Ichigo and Kaoru? Damn strange...Maybe...But one hundered percent sure they're drunk...
22. If Three and Seven get together, who tops?
Maybe Momo...But we don't usually support Yuri...
23. "(1) and (7) are in a happy relationship until (9) runs off with (4). (1), brokenhearted, has a hot one-night stand with (11) and a brief unhappy affair with (12), then follows the wise advice of (5) and finds true love with (3).
Toshirou and Momo are in a happy relationship until Kaoru runs off with Nagihiko. Toshirou, brokenhearted, has a hot one-night stand with Ichigo and a brief unhappy affair with Tamaki, then follows the wise advice of Byakuya and finds true love with Kirarin.
WHAT THE HELL??? KAORUxNAGIHIKO, TOSHIROUxKIRARIN??? DAMN WRONG!!!! NAGIHIKO IS MINE!!!! (Mina) TOSHIROU IS MINE!!!! (Hoshina)
If you think fanfiction writing is cool, paste and copy this into your profile.
If you've ever created an OC character, copy and paste this into your profile.
You want to rid of pollution, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you hate girly-girls or people who think that they are everything, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you have ever walked into a room then forgot what you were doing, then started walking away and remembered copy this into your profile.
95 percent of teens would have a breakdown if Miley Cyrus was standing on the edge of a tower ready to jump, copy and paste if your a part of the 5 percent yelling "Jump Bitch!"
If you think that it's not fair that the guys in mangas and animes are almost always better than the guys in the real world, copy and paste this in your profile! Then add your name. List: Mit-chan007, Ni-Chan, KeikoHayasaka, vampgirl8, Hime Cullen Tsukiyomi, Soccerluver04, Lucina-Naegino,
If you've been on the computer for hours on end, reading numerous fanfictions, copy this onto your profile, and add your name to this list: danyan, Zutara Lover, Black'n'red'Butterfly, Enrica, twilightgirl1918, Just A Little Bit Dramatic, Pirates OWNS you, Cripsee, I'll have some stupid cliché, EdwardandFangdreams4life, This Sayuri-Sama, Mit-chan007/Jessie,Ni-Chan, raining-pandas, Keiko Hayasaka, Soccerluver04, Lucina-Naegino, Hikari-Suzume
If you've ever imagined yourself killing off a fictional character so that you could steal her fictional boyfriend, copy this into your profile.
If you've ever copied and pasted something onto your profile, copy and paste this onto your profile.
If you hate obnoxious, snobby people PLEASE copy and paste this in your profile.
92 percent of the English teen population would be dead if Abercrombie and Fitch told them it was uncool to breathe. Copy and paste this in your profile if you are the 8 percent who would be laughing their asses off at the others.
If you are an absolute anime freak then copy and paste this onto your profile.
If you are obsessed with fanfiction copy this into your profile.
If you have ever pushed on a door that said pull or vice versa copy this into your profile.
If you like these copy and paste thingies then paste this on your profile.
If you like writing paste this onto your profile.
If you like reading, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you spend multiple hours each day reading or writing or a combination of both...copy and paste this on your profile.
If you have ever wanted your dream guy to look like Ikuto and act like him, paste on your profile.
If you are a total Shugo Chara! fan, copy and paste this onto your profile.
If you have ever tripped up the stairs, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you ever felt like just running somewhere, copy this into your profile.
If you've ever burst out laughing in a quiet room, add this to your profile.
If you think Writer's block sucks, copy and paste this onto your profile.
98 percent of teenagers do or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2 percent who hasn't copy & paste this in your profile.
If you are in love with multiple anime guys copy and paste this onto your profile.
If you have ever been obsessed with more than one anime, copy and paste this into your profile.
FRIENDS: Will comfort you when he rejects you.
BEST FRIENDS: Will go up and ask him, "It's because you're gay, isn't it?"
FRIENDS: Will be there for you when he breaks up with you.
BEST FRIENDS: Will call him up and whisper, "Seven days..."
FRIENDS: Helps you up when you fall.
BEST FRIENDS: Keeps on walking saying, "Walk much, dumb ass?"
FRIENDS: Helps you find your prince.
BEST FRIENDS: Kidnaps him and brings him to you.
FRIENDS: Will ask you if you're okay when you're crying.
BEST FRIENDS: Will laugh at you and say, "Ha Ha, Loser!"
FRIENDS: Will offer you a soda.
BEST FRIENDS: Will dump theirs on you.
FRIENDS: Will sit at the side of the pool with you at that time of the month.
BEST FRIENDS: Will throw you a tampon and push you in.
FRIENDS: Will help you move.
BEST FRIENDS: Will help you move the bodies.
FRIENDS: Will bail you out of jail.
BEST FRIENDS: Would be in the room next to you saying, "That was awesome! Let's do it again!"
FRIENDS: Never ask for anything to eat or drink.
BEST FRIENDS: Helps themselves and are the reason why you have no food.
FRIENDS: Call your parents by Mr. and Mrs. and Grandma, by Grandpa.
BEST FRIENDS: Call your parents DAD and MOM and Granny, GRAMPS!
FRIENDS: Would bail you out of jail.
BEST FRIENDS: Would be sitting next to you sayin "DAMN!" we messed up!"
FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.
BEST FRIENDS: Wont tell everyone else you cried...just laugh about it with you in private when your not down anymore.
FRIENDS: Asks you to write down your number.
BEST FRIENDS: Has you on speed dial.
FRIENDS: Only know a few things about you.
BEST FRIENDS: Could write a very embarrassing biography on your life story...
FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that is what the crowd is doing.
BEST FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds ass that left you
FRIENDS: Would knock on your front door.
BEST FRIENDS: Walk right in and say "I'M HOME."
FRIENDS: You have to tell them not to tell anyone.
BEST FRIENDS: Already know not to tell.
FRIENDS: Ask why you're crying
BEST FRIENDS: Already has the shovel ready to bury the loser that made you cry.
FRIENDS: Will be there to take your drink away from you when they think you've had enough.
BEST FRIENDS: Will look at you stumbling all over the place & say "Bitch drink the rest of that ! You know we don't waste!"
FRIENDS: comfort you when you fight with your boyfriend
BEST FRIENDS: go over to his house and kicks his ass
FRIENDS: Bail you outta jail
BEST FRIENDS: sit next to you singing the jail song
FRIENDS: Will pick out a cute chick-flick to watch with you on movie night
BEST FRIENDS: Will pick out "The Ring" for movie night then scare you in the process
FRIENDS: Will be embarassed when all goes silent and you start to sing the song that has been stuck in your head for days
BEST FRIENDS: Will be singing along with you
FRIENDS: Tell you to forget it when you say you want to vandalize a guy's house
BEST FRIENDS: best friends are the ones getting fined by the police with you
FRIENDS: Think your insane for jumping off a roof onto a trampoline
BEST FRIENDS: Are jumping with you
FRIENDS: come over every couple of months for a sleepover
BEST FRIENDS: are your weekend boarders
FRIENDS: are offended when you make fun of them
BEST FRIENDS: kick your ass and all's forgiven
FRIENDS: are shy around your boyfriend
BEST FRIENDS: will tease him till he blushes redder than a fire engine
FRIENDS: don't see you if you're sick
BEST FRIENDS: Are there when you're sitting in a bed under a blanket with a thermometer, book, and your phone
FRIENDS:dare you to scream into the street
BEST FRIENDS: dare you to go streaking
FRIENDS: call you retarded for running threw bleachers yelling "IT'S PICKLE TIME!"
BEST FRIENDS: are screaming and running with you
FRIENDS: Meet your boyfriend and say nice to meet you
BEST FRIENDS: Meet your boyfriend and scare the Hell out of him by threatening to break every bone in his body if he hurts you
FRIENDS: Will tell you they know how you feel
BEST FRIENDS: Will sit down and cry with you
FRIENDS: Ask nicely for your stuff
BEST FRIENDS: Just shout "GIMME"
FRIENDS: Wait to call you at a reasonable hour
BEST FRIENDS: Will call you at two in the freaking morning
FRIENDS: Won't let you do stupid things
BEST FRIENDS: won't let you do stupid things 'alone'.
«FRIENDS: Will take you to buy a pregnancy test
«BEST FRIENDS: Will stand right next to you screaming "NAME IT AFTER ME!"
FRIENDS: Will buy you lunch
BEST FRIENDS: Will eat yours
FRIENDS: will come and ask you to get a drink with her if some strange boy grabs you on the dance floor and you need an 'out'.
BEST FRIENDS: Will push herself in between you and the punk, wrap her arms around you, and say. "I'm sorry she's here with me, find your own date."
FRIENDS: Will not try anything that will embarrass you while near your crush.
BEST FRIENDS: Will cackle evilly and try to push you 'by accident' into him while standing next to him.
FRIENDS: Would read and ignore this
BEST FRIENDS: Would repost this crap
1.) You accidentally enter your password on a microwave.
2.) You havent played solitaire with real cards in years.
3.) The reason for not staying in touch with your friends is that they dont have a screen name or myspace.
4.) You'd rather look all over the house for the remote instead of just pushing the button on the tv.
6.) Your boss doesnt even have the ability to do your job.
7.) You read this list, & keep nodding and smiling.
8.) As you read this list, you think about sending it to all your friends.
9.) And you were too busy to notice number 5.
10.) You actually scrolled back up to check that there was a number 5.
11.) & now you're laughing at your stupidity.
12.) Put this in your profile if you fell for it. And you know you did.
see...i wasn't talkin bout me when i said stupid.
The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.
The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'
Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''
The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''
Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly.
The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.
Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas.
She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry.
But he replied to me sadly. 'No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'
His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''
My heart nearly stopped.
The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'
Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.'
'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.'
Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.
I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check
'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'
Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!''
'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''
'My mommy loves white roses.'
A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket.
I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started.
I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.
Then I remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.
The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.
Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the news paper that the young woman had passed away.
I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.
She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.
I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed for ever. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine.
And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
Now you have 2 choices:
1) Repost this message, or
Weird is good, strange is bad, and odd is when you don't know which to call someone. Weird is the same as different, which is the same as unique, than weird is good. If you are weird and proud of it, copy this onto your profile!
If you think that being unique is cooler than being cool, copy this on your profile
if youve ever copied and pasted something to your profile, copy and paste this to your profile-
If you've been on the computer for hours on end, reading numerous fanfictions, copy this onto your profile
If you got anyone addicted to Naruto in your life (includes your family and friends e.t.c) or any anime paste this on your profile
If you have ever had a mad laughing fit for absolutely no reason, copy and paste this into your profile.
Drugs are bad news. Spread the word.
Too many people are on crack. If you're not, copy this into your bio.
Too many people smoke marijuana. If you don't, copy this into your profile.
If you ever pushed on a door that said "Pull" copy this into your profile.
98 percent of teenagers has drank alcohol or done drugs. If you're one of the two percent who hasn't, copy this into your profile.
Ninety-eight percent of teenagers do or have tried smoking pot. If you're part of the two percent who hasn't, copy this, and paste it in your profile.
If you like chocolate as much as I do copy this in your profile. (impossible I love chocolate more than anyone )
92 percent of American teens would die if Abecrombie and Fitch told them it was uncool to breathe. Copy this into your profile if you would be in the 8 percent laughing their heads off at the others.! chya
30 of kids go to college. the other 70 either drop out or don't have the proper skills to. If you are on of the 30 that KNOW that your going to college put this on your profile
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Random sentences that I use to argue with my friends/enemies/rivals.
I never said that I disagree with you, I just don't like your idea.
I'm not an idiot, I just sucks at my studies.
I'm not a racist, I just dislike those people who think bad about other people.
I'm not lazy, I just always feel tired.
I'm not a good teacher, my friends just understand what I teach them.
I didn't say you're a bitch, you just admitted it yourself.
I don't hate my country, I just think it's not good enough.
I'm not an emo, I just like to think negative thoughts.
Life is not unfair, it just sucks.
If mama said you can't use the computer, use your laptop.
I love cooking, but that doesn't mean I'm good at it.
I suck at guitar, but that doesn't mean I suck at other musical instruments.
It's not like I dislike crowding, it's just that I prefer to be alone.
It's not like I don't like your personality, it's just that your personality annoys me.
You don't annoy me, you irritates me.
If you don't know any bad words, don't say it, because what you just said reflects back to you.
I don't suck at dancing, I'm just slow at learning it.
I'm loyal to my friends, I just like to prank them and see them suffer.
I don't hate my studies, I despise them.
I love my teachers because I prank them.


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Pearl Jam, Killers, Black Keys playing Lollapalooza Brazil this weekend
Listen to Lollapalooza Radio on iHeartRadio
Pearl Jam is just one of many rock acts performing south of the equator this weekend.
Eddie Vedder and the gang are scheduled to be in São Paulo Sunday night to close out the Brazilian edition of Lollapalooza.
The festival got under way Friday with sets from the Killers, the Flaming Lips, Deadmau5, Cake, Passion Pitt and more. The Black Keys, Queens of the Stone Age, A Perfect Circle, and Franz Ferdinand are keeping things going today, while the Hives, Kaiser Chiefs, Hot Chip and others will help Pearl Jam wrap things up on Sunday.
The full lineup is available at LollapaloozaBR.com.
The Lollapalooza team will stay in South America for their next festival, Lollapalooza Chile, which will take place April 6th and 7th. Pearl Jam will be back for that one, as will the Black Keys, Queens of the Stone Age, Deadmau5 and others.
The U.S. edition will be held in Chicago from August 2nd to the 4th. That lineup is expected to be announced April 9th.


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Walking down the busy streets of the Moroccan capital, Rabat, I asked Aicha Lazraq, a 32-year-old Moroccan mother: "How African is Morocco?"
"Of course Morocco is African", she replied. "Kif-kif," she said in Arabic, "We are the same people."
It is the standard Moroccan answer to a question often posed, but sub-Saharans living in Morocco speak of a very different experience.
"If you're black they call you African," says Rojas Ngandounou, a 22-year-old student from Congo, 'that says it all'.
Rojas believes Moroccans think of themselves as Arab while at the same time wanting to be European. "They think they are superior," he says.
Illegal immigrants
Separated from southern Europe by just a few kilometres of sea, Morocco attracts two very different kinds of Sub-Saharan communities.
There are the wealthy, whose parents can afford to send them to study in one of Morocco's private colleges, and the very poor, illegal immigrants hoping to make their way to Europe.
Moses has made a year long journey often going without food. For the last few months he has been stuck in Morocco, unable to make the last leg of the journey to Spain.
Moses says he is giving up and going back home to Nigeria.
"I don't feel at home here," he says. "If I was in Cameroon or Mali I would feel at home, but not here".
Aicha concedes there are some differences between Sub-Saharan Africans and North Africans.
"The women dress much more revealingly than we do," she says.
Her sister Najat agrees: "They are always laughing, I think Africans are more open than Moroccans."
Abdellah Shebhane from Niger says Moroccans do have a different character.
"They are more reserved than us because they are richer and more developed."
Skin colour
Ba Boubakhar, an architect from Mali, says he does not feel he is more welcome in Morocco because he is a fellow Muslim.
"It's not about religion, it's about skin colour. We are black so we are Africans," he says.
Pastor Obama from Equatorial Guinea has been studying in Morocco for three years.
He does not think Moroccans are racist to foreigners, but he does believe black Moroccans have a problem.
"You will never find a black Moroccan studying, you will only see them working as shop assistants, or in the worst jobs."
Most black Moroccans are the descendants of slaves brought to Morocco in the 16th century.
The influx of Sub-Saharan students and illegal immigrants into Morocco is relatively new and there has been little chance for inter-marriage and an intermingling of communities.
But that may change and Morocco could one day be considered more "African" by anyone's standards.


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A few sex scenes are inserted in between bloody action sequences in this newly released trailer for the action thriller.
CBS Films has dropped an age-restricted trailer for "The Mechanic" via IGN. Some bloody scenes are seen in the video as it follows Jason Statham's Arthur Bishop, an elite assassin who wants to take revenge on his mentor's (Donald Sutherland's Harry) death.
His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve, portrayed by Ben Foster, approaches him with the same vengeful goal and a determination to learn Bishop's trade. A methodical hit man takes an impulsive student deep into his world and a deadly partnership is born.
"The Mechanic", which is directed by Simon West, is a remake of 1972 movie with the same title. This R-rated action drama will grace theaters across the nation starting January 28.


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3 Unsuitable Situations for a Collaborative Divorce
A collaborative divorce is a process designed to help couples divorce with as little acrimony as possible. The two spouses must commit to being open and honest during the process and must commit to supporting the collaborative method. There are limited circumstances under which a collaborative divorce would not be suitable. Some of the more common unsuitable situations are as follows:
- History of abuse by either party
- Criminal acts by either party, i.e., tax evasion or embezzlement or evidence that one party has been hiding money/business profits from the other spouse
- Mental illness
1. History of Abuse
A person who has been the perpetrator of abuse, either toward the other spouse or to children, is generally unsuitable to participate in a collaborative divorce. Abuse leaves a psychological impact which would likely prevent a person from true collaboration. The principal of a collaborative divorce is that people will work together to come to an agreement that is fair and appropriate for all parties. Fear of retaliation could keep the couple from negotiating in good faith. Also, the physical distance needed to assure safety for the abused spouse may make settlement discussions difficult from a logistical standpoint.
2. Crimes of Fraud or Dishonesty
The cornerstone of a collaborative divorce is full disclosure of assets, income, and parenting styles. A person who has not been honest throughout the marriage, or who has been criminally charged with fraud or dishonesty is not a good candidate for collaborative divorce. If both spouses do not trust each other, the process would quickly fall apart and would result in wasted time and resources for everyone. A history of tax evasion or embezzlement which may lead to criminal convictions should alert a divorcing spouse to distance herself from, rather than negotiate with, the fraudulent spouse.
3. Mental Illness
In order for both spouses to negotiate fairly, it is important that they each fully understand the consequences of their actions through the collaborative process. While a mental health professional could help a spouse with mental illness through the collaborative process, it is the undiagnosed person with a mental illness who would be unsuitable for the collaborative process. A person who is bi-polar or narcissistic may be incapable of sincere negotiation and may only lengthen the divorce process. The spouse divorcing a person with undiagnosed mental illness would likely conserve money and resources by not taking the time to negotiate with someone incapable of negotiation. A judge's order may be the only option to getting resolution.
Getting Legal Help
Whether to begin the collaborative divorce process is a decision best discussed with an experienced family law attorney. Collaborative divorce can be a great way to end a marriage in a civil way that does not further damage fragile family relationships, but only if both spouses are capable of the process. An attorney can help assess the chances of success before the spouses choose the collaborative route.
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Release Date: August 19th, 1997
DVD Release Date: November 5th, 2002
Not Yet Rated|1 hr 30 min
Plot Summary
In 1930s Budapest, naïve orphan Luisa Ginglebuscher (Margaret Sullavan) becomes an usherette at the local movie house, determined to succeed in her first job by doing good deeds for others and maintaining her purity. Luisa's well-meaning lies get her caught between a lecherous businessman, Konrad (Frank Morgan), and a decent but confused doctor, Max Sporum (Herbert Marshall). When Luisa convinces Konrad that she's married to Max, Konrad tries everything he can to get rid of the baffled doctor.
Cast: Margaret Sullavan, Herbert Marshall, Frank Morgan
Director: William Wyler
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A shutterbug would not stop taking pictures of the singer at the departure level of LAX airport, prompting the bodyguards to launch the physical action.
Police has arrested the paparazzo who got punched by Justin Bieber's bodyguard at the LAX airport. There was a scuffle at Terminal 4 where the pop star was picking up his family. The unnamed pap reportedly jumped in front of Bieber's SUV and would not stop taking pictures when ordered to.
"Today at approximately 2:15 p.m., Los Angeles Airport Police observed what appeared to be a crowd control incident at Terminal 4 on the upper departures level involving Justin Bieber. An investigation revealed an altercation occurred between an unnamed body guard (victim) and a photographer (paparazzi) at the location," a Los Angeles Airport Police official told E! News about the incident.
The police also released a statement detailing the arrest. "[The] twenty-one-year-old ... photographer, a resident of Van Nuys, Calif., was arrested and transported to the Airport Police Station for pre-booking procedures," the statement reads. "He was later transported to the LAPD Pacific Division Jail and booked for California Penal Code Section 245 - Assault with a Deadly Weapon - a felony."
According to TMZ, the police believe the fight started when the pap used his camera to hit the bodyguard. The incident was partly captured on the video below.


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Kevin Magnussen's meeting with the tyre barriers during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday was more costly that imagined.
A brief rain shower complicated the final shootout, with the Dane sliding off the track and making a heavy collision with a tyre wall at Turn 1, which had a large amount of water.
"I just hit the wall. The track was much wetter at the first corner than it was at the last corner," he explained. "As I came out of the final turn, there was full grip, so I braked for Turn 1 at the normal braking point, but it was much wetter."
The wet surface caught out a number of cars, but Magnussen was most affected, locking his wheels and ploughing straight into the barriers in the run-off shortly after Mercedes' Nico Rosberg, who ran off the track at the slippery Turn 1 but avoided the barriers.
"Physically, I'm fine but I'm sad that I didn't get more out of it," he said.
The McLaren driver consequently didn't set a time and would have started tenth.
But the left side of the car was quite severely damaged, and necessitated a chassis and gearbox change for the race. As a result, Magnussen will start from the pit lane as per regulations.
"I'm most disappointed for the team, I think we could've got another decent qualifying result." he reckoned. "I'm just very disappointed to have made that mistake.
"Starting from the pit lane will make life more difficult," Magnussen said. "But I'm determined to have a strong race."


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A few months ago, my hands were so bad that I was practically disabled. There aren't many things in life that you can do without using your hands. So I went to a dermatologist again (my fifth one since getting severe eczema seven years ago), and this time the results were different. This is what my doctor told me to do:
I soaked my hands in one quart of water mixed with four capfuls of a coal tar shampoo for a half hour EVERY night for six weeks. After soaking, I would rinse and pat my hands dry, and then I would apply a steroid ointment and cover my hands with white cotton gloves. I also used a steroid cream twice a day.
At first I was discouraged. I had tried steroids before, and my hands would get better for a couple days and then get worse again. This time they got worse for the first few days and then they gradually got better. It has been almost two months since I finished my treatment and my hands are still perfect! Now the only thing I use is an OTC cream a couple times a day.
I feel so blessed to have gone to this doctor! I thought that I would pass this information on to you so that maybe others can get some relief from this treatment.
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If you started writing down all the reasons that Firebox is the one of the best restaurants ever, you would start with Farm to Table and you would be typing or writing until your hands fell off. Farm to Table is the core of Firebox's philosophy. Eating locally means eating seasonally, so the menu is constantly changing. Local seafood (if you EVER see fluke on the menu or hear that it's one of the specials, get it. You won't be sorry) means constantly superior flavor and quality.
This is fine dining in a beautiful, relaxed setting.
It would be hard to list any specific recommendations since the menu is ever changing, but the kitchen makes some of the best braised greens available anywhere, the oysters are local and always spectacular, the Charcuterie is house made and amazing. OH! The scallops! Dear sweet heavenly god of seafood…
Actually – you know what? Although there's no guarantee that these items will be on the menu when you go, here they are:
NEW YORK STRIP with red flannel hash, sauteed spinach, roasted bone marrow, truffle butter
CAST IRON DUCK with chick pea gnocchi, roasted oyster mushroom, arugula, parmesan
STONINGTON SEA SCALLOPS with garlic braised kale, celery root, confit potato, pancetta, mussel chowder, fingerling chips
FARROTTO parsnip puree, brussels sprouts leaves, braised fennel, beltane farm goat cheese, crispy shallots
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Information on Tanning Safely
There is much controversy about the sun, sun tanning, skin damage, SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and skin cancer. Some health authorities advocate zero exposure to sunlight and recommend piling on the SPF sunscreen and covering up every part of your body. However, while many experts say to avoid the sun completely, the truth is that this may be bad advice.
A Tan is Your Body's Natural Protection
A tan is your body's natural protection from sunburn and overexposure. It is the cumulative effect of repeated sunburn that is the primary cause of most skin damage. Since sunburn is a valid concern, and tanned skin is less likely to burn, you may be far better with natural protection than from attempting to avoid the sun all together. Here is what one reliable source determined in a recent study.
The British Medical Journal Posted an Editorial Concluding Moderate Sun Exposure is a Prudent Decision.
"Sun exposure is and has been a contributing factor in maintaining health. Sun exposure is the main source of vitamin D, which reduces the risk of certain cancers. People in the United Kingdom cannot synthesize vitamins during the winter months due to decreased amount of sun exposure." The authors say that people should get moderate sun exposure without sunscreen in order to allow the adequate synthesis of vitamin D. Further the author's state sunscreens do not adequately protect against ultraviolet light, which is carcinogenic, and that sunscreens should not be relied upon to prevent melanoma. You can read the full article here: British Medical Journal November 22, 2003.
Here is What Dr. Mercola, a Widely Recognized Authority on Natural Health, Had to Say Regarding the Topic:
"With the negative spin that sun exposure has gotten from the media, you may be tempted to avoid the sun completely. But remember that we all need sunshine to stay healthy. Exposure to the sun provides many benefits such as promoting the formation of vitamin D and fighting depression."
Can sun exposure cause skin cancer? Absolutely. However, there is strong evidence that suggests sunlight is protective against MS and breast, colon and ovarian cancers.
This does not mean that we should all go out and get as much sun as we want-you must exercise caution. At the beginning of the season, go out gradually and limit your exposure to perhaps as little as 10 minutes a day. Progressively increase your time in the sun so that in a few weeks, you will be able to have normal sun exposure with little risk of skin cancer.
Remember to Never get Burned,
Using sunscreen is not a good way to limit your sun exposure; in fact, sunscreen is one of the LAST things you want to put on your body. Sunscreen is a toxic chemical that can cause problems in your system and increase your risk of disease. A far more logical solution would be to creatively use your clothing to block the sun's rays while you build your natural tan."
So if Tanning is Healthy, What is the Safest
The best decision is an informed decision so the following information is intended to provide factual information that will educate you so the decision you make is based on sound knowledge. So let's start with learning about your skin and the process of tanning.
What You Need to Know About Your Skin
Skin is one of the most amazing organs of the human body. We don't usually think of skin as an organ; we tend to think of organs as internal things, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, etc.
Skin is made up of very specific cells and tissues and consists of two main layers: the epidermis on the outside and the dermis on the inside. The epidermis is the barrier, while the dermis is the layer containing all the "equipment", things like nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles and so on. Here's a visual to help you understand what is going on:
In the subcutaneous layer, you can see the blood vessels that branch infinitely (not shown) into the dermis. These vessels supply blood to the sweat glands, hair follicles, sebaceous glands and erector muscles.
The dermis is where the action is. As shown in the diagram, the dermis contains sweat glands, hair follicles, nerve endings, etc.
The epidermis has two main layers, the inner of which is living and the outer of which is dead. The dead skin cells of the outer layer are what we can actually see, and they are constantly flaking off and being replaced by new cells being pushed outward. When you exfoliate your skin you are simply speeding up the process of removing dead cells so the new, fresh, vibrant cells will be on the surface.
The inner layer is in direct contact with the dermis, which feeds and supports it. This inner layer is our focus because it is here that the sun affects the skin during tanning.
Melanocytes Produce Melanin Which is the
Living among the basal cells in the inner layer is another type of cell called a melanocyte. Melanocytes produce melanin which is a pigment that is the source of the golden brown look we call a tan. The melanocytes are actually where your tan starts. Here is what the encyclopedia has to say about melanocytes: "The color or tone of your skin is determined by melanin, a pigment manufactured by cells called melanocytes. Skin color differences are due solely to the amount of melanin produced and the nature of the pigment granules."
To Tan Faster and Tan Darker,
So, now that we know all about the skin, we can start to actually understand what creates a healthy tan and what causes sunburn. When you get a tan, what is actually happening is that the melanocytes are producing melanin pigment in reaction to exposure to ultraviolet rays contained in sunlight.
A Suntan Actually Protects the Skin
Ultraviolet light stimulates melanin production. The pigment has the effect of absorbing the UV in sunlight, so it protects the cells from UV damage. Melanin production takes a fair amount of time over the course of several hours. That is why most people cannot get a tan in one day. By repeating limited sun exposure over 5 to 7 days, pigment (tan) builds up in your cells to a level that is protective.
L-tyrosine Supports Melanin Production
Melanin forms in a special cell called the melanocyte. This cell is found in the skin, in the hair follicles and in the iris and retina of the eye. L-tyrososine is an amino acid found in many common foods and is responsible for the production of melanin. There are supplements which contain L-tyrosine that, when combined with copper and certain vitamins such as E and D, can greatly enhance the body's ability to produce melanin. You will find these under the search term "tanning pills." One company that offers a product with a proprietary tanning formula that has produced excellent results can be found at www.healthychoicenaturals.com.
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There are many steps in the process of converting the amino acid L-tyrososine to melanin pigment. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) is produced by the pituitary gland. MSH flows through the bloodstream and reaches the melanocytes, encouraging them to produce more melanin (for example, a person consuming foods or supplements containing L-tyrosine will tend to tan faster and tan darker).
No UV Exposure…No Tan
Any natural tan requires at least some UV exposure to activate the melanocytes. Any product or process which claims you can tan without UV exposure is simply false. Beware of products containing canthaxanthin, which has been banned for sale in the U.S. This product is a coloring agent which has been found to be toxic and may cause serious damage to the liver.
Pills that contain large doses of canthaxanthin are sometimes marketed as "tanning pills." Although the FDA has approved canthaxanthin for use as a color additive in foods where it is used in small amounts, its use as a tanning agent has not been approved. Imported tanning pills containing canthaxanthin are subject to import detention as products containing non-permitted color additives.
How to Avoid Overexposure and Sunburn
The best way to avoid skin damage is to avoid overexposure and to develop a natural protective tan over several moderate exposures to sunlight or exposures to artificially produced sunlight from sun beds or tanning lamps. It is extremely important to exercise moderation and gradually increase exposure over several tanning sessions, either indoors or outdoors.
It is a well-established fact that many skin problems arising from UV exposure are the result of excessive overexposure and repeated sunburn, both of which have a cumulative long-term effect on possible skin damage.
Supplements Help You Tan With Less Sun Exposure
Those who want the protection and cosmetic benefits of a suntan, with only moderate exposure to UV, may find it beneficial to consume foods rich in the amino acid L-tyrosine, copper and vitamins D and E. An easier method is to add supplements to your diet containing these nutrients. You can learn more about these types of products at www.healthychoicenaturals.com.
Sunlight is essential to good health, and lack of exposure to sunlight could be harmful to your well-being. Here are excerpts from a newsletter article published December 22, 2003 by the Health Sciences Institute (HSI) that further explains the importance of sunlight.
Dear Reader,
A recent item in a major medical journal provides an important reminder of just how important it is to let some sunshine into your day. As I've told you in several e-Alerts (most recently in "SPF 2" 10/8/03), the sun is not an enemy to our health. On the contrary, sunlight exposure is essential to good health. The key is balance.
This concept is generally not embraced by the mainstream medical establishment, so it was refreshing to find confirmation of the health properties of sun exposure in a letter published in a recent issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
The author of the letter is Professor Cedric F. Garland of the University of California. And his opinions about sun exposure come from his participation in more than two decades of research on this subject.
Prof. Garland says that a recommendation of moderate exposure to the sun would be only prudent...He explains that "Solar exposure is the main source of vitamin D," and goes on to cite specific studies that demonstrate how vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of several cancers, including colon, breast, and prostate.
He adds that the body can only store vitamin D for a few weeks, so those who live in northern latitudes would be helped by vitamin D supplements.
In a study that appeared in the journal Cancer last year, the lead author, Dr. William B. Grant, set out to determine an association between premature deaths from cancer and insufficient ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation.
Comparing UV-B data with cancer mortality rates in the U.S. between 1970 and 1994, Dr. Grant found a clear correlation between low UV-B radiation exposure and mortality due to 13 different types of cancer. These cancers include the cancers mentioned in Prof. Garland's research, as well as pancreatic, stomach, kidney, lung and other cancers.
More specifically, Dr. Grant found that the rates of these cancers are almost twice as high among those who live in northeastern states compared to residents of the southwest.
He concludes that many lives could be saved by "increased careful exposure to solar UV-B radiation." He also recommends supplementation with vitamin D3 (vitamin D from fish liver oils), especially in late autumn and winter.
To learn more about HSI, call (203) 699-4416
It appears the experts agree and support moderate exposure to UV for all the health benefits discussed above. Whether you are a sun lover or one who subscribes to the theory that "less is better," it is obvious no sun exposure is unhealthy.
Take it slow and gradually develop a tan. Never burn as sun burning can be harmful and the long-term affect of repeated sunburn can cause damage to your skin.
The best protection is your body's natural protective mechanism of a suntan. Consider foods or supplements containing copper, L-tyrosine, and vitamins D and E to help your system produce more melanin.
For more information on tanning supplements, visit www.healthychoicenaturals.com.
Sunlight Provides Us with Most of the Vitamin D We Need
Findings from a review on vitamin D showed the various health benefits provided by vitamin D and the consequences of vitamin D deficiency. Without vitamin D, the small intestine would only be able to absorb 10 percent to 15 percent of our dietary calcium intake, which could lead to osteoporosis. Other health consequences of vitamin D deficiency include:
Exposure to sunlight supplies us with the majority of vitamin D our bodies require. Darkly pigmented skinned people are the exception because they require 10 to 15 times exposure to the sun to get the same effect as lighter skinned people.
For those people that don't get adequate amounts of sunlight, experts recommend a minimum of 1,000 IU vitamin D to maintain healthy levels in their blood. A high number of vitamin D deficiency cases have been found in infants who are solely breast fed from adults who have darker skin or lower exposure to the sun. Vitamin D has also often been misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia.
Many studies have shown how effective sunlight is in producing vitamin D in the skin. Since few foods contain vitamin D, sunlight provides us with most of the vitamin D we need.
Vitamin D deficiency has been becoming a growing epidemic across the world and is contributing to many chronic debilitating diseases.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition March,
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Chicago - Blood cholesterol levels peak during autumn and winter but decline in spring and summer, perhaps because warm weather and more activity add volume to the blood, researchers said on Monday.
The report from the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre in Worcester was based on a study of 517 healthy men and women who were tracked quarterly over a year on their diet, physical activity, exposure to light, general behaviour and cholesterol.
It found that the average cholesterol level was 222mg per deciliter of blood in men and 213 in women. If a patient's total blood cholesterol is between 200-239mg per deciliter, that reading is considered borderline high and means lifestyle changes are needed to avoid a heart attack, according to a National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute website. A reading above 240 milligrams is considered high or in "the danger zone", the website said.
Among men studied, cholesterol levels increased on average by 3.9mg per deciliter of blood, peaking in December, and in women by 5.4mg, peaking in January.
In general the increases were greater in those who had elevated cholesterol levels to begin with. Nearly a quarter of those studied went above the 240 marker in the winter, the study said.
The report, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, said warmer weather in the summer and more activity probably contributes to a dilution of the blood cholesterol. Among other things exercise facilitates sodium and water retention, the report said.
The authors said it is possible that some people may be misdiagnosed with high cholesterol if measurements are taken in winter if the damage to arteries that high cholesterol does is based on an absolute amount, diluted or not.
But it said season-specific cholesterol guidelines are not warranted based on this study. The authors called for more research "to better understand the mechanism through which physical activity and temperature control systems could aid in the prevention of coronary heart disease, morbidity and mortality.
Sunshine Can Increase Your Muscle Strength
Researchers have linked vitamin D concentrations greater than 40 nmol/L with improved lower extremity function in ambulatory patients age 60 and older, regardless of calcium intake, activity level, sex, age, race or ethnicity.
In the past, vitamin D has been shown to maintain calcium homeostasis and improve bone density, lowering the risk of fractures. Results of this published survey suggest vitamin D bolsters muscle strength and function, therefore, decreasing the chance of falls that may lead to fractures.
Researchers examined the relationship between vitamin D levels and muscle strength and function in 4,100 subjects, about half men and half women, age 60 and older, with the mean age about 71.
Vitamin D--also known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D--concentrations were measured in all participants, who were then classified into five groups, or quintiles, according to their vitamin D level. Participants also were classified by activity level. About 75 percent of them were active, meaning they had walked one mile without stopping, swam, jogged, bicycled, danced, exercised or gardened in the previous month. Those that had not, about one in four, were considered inactive. Researchers also controlled for calcium intake, sex, age, race and ethnicity.
Using a timed 8-foot walk test and a repeated sit-to-stand test, investigators assessed each subject's lower extremity functionality.
Subjects in the highest quintile of vitamin D concentration had a mean 5 percent decrease in time of 0.27 seconds in the 8-foot walk test compared to those in the lowest quintile. For the sit-to-stand test the highest quintile of participants had a mean 3.9 percent decrease of 0.67 seconds compared to the lowest group.
Therefore, researchers associated higher vitamin D concentration with improved lower extremity function. The best results were seen in subjects with levels from 22.5 to 40 nmol/L. Positive results were also seen in the 40-90 nmol/L range.
Researchers summarized that in both active and inactive subjects, those with higher concentrations have better musculoskeletal function. They noted that while concentrations of 40 nmol/L or greater are desirable for optimal function, concentrations as high as 100 nmol/L appear advantageous.
They went on to conclude that vitamin D supplementation may offer a way to improve lower-extremity function in both active and inactive elderly subjects.
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DORSET'S Brad Chappell believes starting a new job in a supermarket bakery helped him clinch a hat-trick of tournament wins.
The 19-year-old from Poole quit his previous position because it left him no time to practice. And, with the co-operation of his new employers, he is on a roll after claiming a third successive winner's trophy on the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Gold Tour.
"I quit my job to play snooker," said Chappell. "Now I'm in a new job working mornings with the rest of the day to practice. It's going to improve my snooker."
Chappell followed up victories in Chandler's Ford and Swindon by seeing off first-time finalist James Budd 3-1 to take the seventh leg at Fareham Snooker Club.
But he again struggled to progress from the round-robin group stage, winning just one match out of four and nicking the fourth qualifying spot.
"It was a battle," he said. "I scraped through the group stages by the skin of my teeth and came good in the semi-final and final."
Chappell, who is based at the Greenbaize Snooker Club in Bournemouth, is seven points clear of Mark Lloyd and Budd. One of these three will win the rankings title at the eighth and final leg at Salisbury Snooker Club on May 4.


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Police believe a French woman accused of trying to fraudulently obtain a $68,000 prestige car was responsible for a spate of other cons.
Olivia Edee Adrianne Grenon is locked up on remand at the Alexander Maconochie Centre on a charge of attempting to obtain property, an Audi A5, by deception.
Magistrate Bernadette Boss refused to release the 22-year-old French national on bail Wednesday, saying the risks she might leave the territory, reoffend or interfere with the ongoing investigation were too great.
Grenon was arrested on December 21 and has remained in custody as the police probe progressed.
Investigators now believe Grenon on 12 occasions advertised iPhones for sale on the classifieds website Gumtree, receiving money but not sending any phones.
At least four alleged victims of the scam have come forward and police are poised to lay new charges, the ACT Magistrates Court heard on Wednesday.
Grenon came to the attention of police after allegedly using an alias, Alizee Michoud or Michaud, drawing up a contract for the purchase of the Audi in December.
The ACT Road Transport Authority became suspicious when they realised the photo on the "Michoud" licence used during the transaction matched the one on Grenon's own licence, according to a police statement of facts.
Grenon allegedly later went to police and reported her licence and French passport stolen.
Police later searched Grenon's Franklin sharehouse and seized a printer and two laptops.
The court also heard investigators confiscated almost $10,000 in cash and a number of credit cards, including one in the name of a housemate.
In an interview with police, it is alleged Grenon said she inherited lots of money after her parents died, but denied handing over any documents to the Audi dealership.
She allegedly said she had an identical twin sister living in Tuggeranong named Alizee Grenon, but immigration checks showed no records of anyone by that name entering the country.
Grenon was subsequently arrested.
The court on Wednesday heard Grenon's visa was in the process of being revoked, meaning she risked being transferred to Villawood immigration detention centre if bailed.
It was also alleged Grenon was no longer welcome at the Franklin home.
Dr Boss said that while the allegations against Grenon were as yet unproven police were investigating a "large number of outstanding offences".
She declined to release Grenon on bail, and the case is due back in court in February.


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A Guide to the Ernestine Edmunds Scrapbook, 1935-1952
Biographical Note
Ernestine Edmunds lived in San Antonio, Texas, where she worked as a teacher and librarian at the Alamo Heights Elementary School.
Scope and Contents
The Ernestine Edmunds Scrapbook, 1935-1952, consists of postcards, notes, magazine and newspaper clippings, and photographs, documenting Edmund's career as a teacher in San Antonio, Texas, and family history. Postcards depict historic sites in San Antonio, while magazine and newspaper clippings concern the Texas Revolution, educational issues as well as Edmund's recognition as a prominent teacher at Alamo Heights Elementary School. Additionally, notes pertain to the establishment of historical markers, such as at the "Old Mill" related to Ben Milam and the Texas Revolution and photographs illustrate members of Edmund's family as well as historic buildings and sites in San Antonio.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Ernestine Edmunds Scrapbook, 1935-1952, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center's "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers


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U.S. Congressman Paul Broun hails today's defeat of a $1.2 trillion climate tax hike as a major victory for Americans. Under the guise of establishing a program to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S.3036) would have failed to address the climate issue, while sharply increasing burdensome regulations and taxes.
"As American families face skyrocketing prices at the pump, Congress should be doing all that it can to reduce soaring energy prices, certainly not increase them," declared Broun. "The Lieberman-Warner Cap-and-Tax bill would have resulted in an expensive energy tax hike, the loss of more jobs to overseas, and no measureable difference in the world's temperature. We must provide Americans with affordable energy. Adopting draconian measures to tax and ration energy is definitely not the way."
The grassroots free-market group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) also is celebrating the Senate bill's defeat. AFP President Tim Phillips today stated that, "American taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief - for now - but the fight must continue in earnest to prevent an economy-crushing, job-killing, massive cap-and-trade energy tax-and-spend scheme from becoming law. Far too many Senators supported this staggeringly complex and expensive bill, an unprecedented scheme to redistribute wealth under the pretense of fighting global warming through an approach already proven to be ineffective in Europe." Phillips vows to hold accountable the 48 U.S. Senators who supported this cap-and-tax scheme.
Source: http://broun.house.gov/apps/list/press/ga10_broun/ClimateTaxDefeat.shtml