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Films Of The Year 2012
We usually have a thread for Albums of the year but I don't think we have had films of the year before, i think we should change it because putting things into lists at the end of the year is a pleasurable activity that many people like so yeah to kick us off here is mine. I have to warn you its quite blockbuster heavy this year since i didn't have the money or the location to see the more indie films unfortunately. Hopefully I'll catch up though some of them look interesting.
The Muppets
A lovely film has everything a film should have, great jokes that are silly and break the fourth wall and heartfelt emootions that make you cry. You feel good and aww after you watch it, also it has songs that sound almost exactly like Flight Of The Conchords songs what else do you need?
The Dark Knight Rises
I think people who disliked this didn't really get it to be honest, though I think the title should have really told everyone it should have been called gotham Rises because thats the theme how a city gets to fight for itself through one last hurrah. Its pretty bleak for a blockbuster and the last act is again a sit at the edge of your seat affair like Inception was. It is thought provoking and made me think about it for a long time afterwards. Though it probably could of cut about half hour from its running time.
The Avengers
The Yin to Rises Yang its basically just trying to have cool splash pages moments and entertaining big popcorn moments and it succeeds. great entertaining chracters funny and witty script and great action, probably the best fun movie in awhile shows how poor Transformers really was.
Taking cues from Dark Knight is this really good installment of Bond making it much more character driven and much more grounded though still nodding a lot to previous bonds. has some of the best fight and action scenes this year and it humanises Bond and M. It also has a great creepy turn from Bardem and a great two punch theme on Mothers and Digital versus old fashioned spycraft.
Despite its problems and despite it feeling like two films smashed together i really liked this film it has a nice thriller bombast to it and the second half is just full of horrible and exciting things. i can't wait to see it again with other scenes in it because I think it is an underrated gem, not perfect no but smart enough.
The Dark Knight Rises
The Muppets - it was just what it needed to be. A perfect love letter to what many of us grew up with.
The Dark Knight Rises - great cast, worth seeing just for Tom Hardy. Every movie ever has plot holes, get over it.
Dredd 3D - even being forced to see this in 3D didn't make it bad. Possibly the movie I'm most looking forward to being released for home viewing.
The Hobbit - was very unsure of this, but within 10 minutes I was enthralled.
The Avengers - possibly the best summer movie I've seen.
The Ambassador - This movie is incredible. In attempting to expose political corruption in the Central African Republic, Mads Brügger transformed himself into a gross caricature of the very behavior he was trying to capture. Equal parts compelling, exhilarating jaw-dropping and hilarious, The Ambassador is an incredible example of gonzo journalism at its finest.
Moonrise Kingdom - The film equivalent of a Calvin and Hobbes strip, with a hefty dose of bittersweet childhood romance.
The Raid: Redemption- Nevermind the fact that the English translation is an affront to intelligence; the film could be silent for all I care. Every film would be better with Mad Dog in it.
Looper - I'm a complete sucker for time travel movies. What Looper does well, however, is sidestep the heady logic behind that narrative device and focus on the human element. It helps that this is possibly Willis' best performance since Die Hard.
Cabin in the Woods - The only thing that has ever come close to justifying Joss Whedon's cult of fans. Yeah, I said it.
Holy Motors - Holy Motors is a film that, quite consciously, defies description. It's bizarre, incomprehensible, often incredibly boring - but to dismiss it would be to dismiss Lavant's career-defining performance, which is nothing short of incredible. It's an art house film for the most dedicated of film nerds, but when it hits its mark Holy Motors is mesmerizing.
Prometheus - Ridley Scott once again fails to deliver a story that manages to be a fraction as compelling as his visuals. Damon Lindelof deserves to get blacklisted.
The Avengers - For all that hype, it's a ball of tropes, gags and one-liners smeared with a greasy layer of CGI. This film made me fat.
The Dark Knight Rises - Makes me wish that The Dark Knight hadn't ended on a cliffhanger. A sour mirror to the trilogy's first entry.
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Just watched Cabin in the Woods a few nights ago. Can't see the appeal myself, making fun of yourself doing the same old boring thing is still just doing the same old boring thing. Then the ending, which could have been interesting was unimaginative and fell flat.
Other than that, I quite like Whedon, other than Dollhouse.
The Hobbit - an extremely fun movie whose last act is the best hour in the series so far. And HFR is amazing.
Cloud Atlas - super-ambitious movie that actually delivers on its promise. It's better than the book.
John Carter - Great pulp science-fiction. Reviewers trashing it for being outdated or having too many weird names totally miss the point.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - In this movie, a vampire throws a fucking horse at Lincoln, who catches it and then rides it. Also there's an Abraham Lincoln training montage. 100000000000000000000/10. Timur Bekmambetov is insane. As far as I'm concerned this is the definitive version of Abe and I want to believe it's based on a true story.
I can only remember seeing Dark Knight Rises (in IMAX!) and Skyfall this tear and enjoyed both.
I tend to live at least a year or so behind with films. Would quite like to see Looper as I do enjoy a film that fucks around with time.
Oh and having done the yearly watching of Muppets Christmas Carol it does make me want to see the Muppets film.
Hmmm, odds are that I've watched a film released this year (with the epicly quick DVD/Blu-Ray releases we now get), but I'd be hard pressed to name it. Shows what effect this years films have had on me.
The Red Dawn remake.
Despite it's problems, and somewhat lack-luster story line, it was fine. The acting was decent, and I liked the newer feel on it. Despite my little issues with North Korea being a power capable of attacking the US, it was decent.
It had its ups and downs, really. But, that's about it.
I didn't see enough films this year to make a fully qualified list(I no longer live in a big city with arthouse theaters, which sucks, as it means I have to wait until everythings on video to see it).
By far my favorite movie that I did see this year, though, was Kill List. I think it was technically released last year in England, but it didn't release in the USA until 2012 so I think it counts. It's a completely brilliant movie, though, that is one of those films that works best if you know absolutely nothing about it going it. I didn't know anything at all about it and it kind of blew my mind.
A Field In England? The plot description alone is enough to sell me on the movie.
I did hate The Dark Knight Rises. It was unnecessarily convoluted (even more so than Dark Knight), and absolutely none of the character's actions made any sense (I still don't understand Bane and Talia's motivation....they wanted to blow up all of Gotham, including themselves, because.....her dad, who she didn't have a great relationship with, kind of wanted to for vaguely unspecified reasons...or something...so she spends years living as someone else to pull off an elaborate scheme to....suicide bomb herself...or something), and much of it stretched plausibility, even for a comic book movie (people can't break their backs then start walking again two months later, even in comic books). But, even worse, it was just kind of boring. I could forgive all the silliness if it was an entertaining movie, but it wasn't. Unlike Dark Knight it didn't have any big character moments (nothing as awesome as the Batman/Joker interrogation scene) or action moments (Batman was barely even in the movie at all) so I really have no interest in ever seeing it again. I actually think it's maybe the worst movie Nolan has ever made.
I'm more forgiving of Prometheus, though. It had crazy plotholes, sure, and the characters were all idiots, but unlike BAtman it didn't take itself deathly serious (that alien abortion scene was one of the craziest things in a mainstream movie all year) and it had some entertaining moments and was basically just one big, silly, B-movie. Plus, it was incredibly pretty to look at and had impeccable CGI (it really was one of the more beautiful looking mainstream movies of the year).
I saw The Avengers and like most Marvel produced superhero films, it was entirely competent and not a bad movie or anything, but I immediately forgot the entire thing two hours after seeing it. Marvel is so obsessed with synergy and maintaining the complicated overall storylines of their film universe that no individual director, even Joss Whedon, can really do anything interesting with their franchises or put any sort of individual stamp on them (unlike, say, Ang Lee did with the original "Hulk"--which I've always thought was way underrated---or Sam Raimi did with Spiderman 2). So they basically just churn out competently made mediocrities like some sort of factory.
Life of Pi was disappointing to. It has beautiful 3D, but the overall message of the film was silly as hell (it reduces religious belief to a question of aesthetics...e.g. people should believe in God just because religious mythology is "prettier" than reality. Which is like the single weakest argument for the existence of God I've ever encountered. It makes the guy's claim at the beginning of the story that "you will believe in God after hearing it" laughably dumb....and I don't say any of this as an avowed athiest or anything. I love theology, which is what made me hate the film so much. It's the worst sort of shallow, new age, Oprah-esque, spiritualism).
Cabin in the Woods was awesome, though. Probably the best english language horror film since "The Descent." And I liked Moonrise Kingdom even if it didn't blow me away as it's a good movie, but kind of a paint-by-numbers Wes Anderson movie, so really nothing we haven't seen before.
Looper left me kind of cold, too. It has an awesome first 30 minutes or so, in which it goes through all the work of setting up its complicated rules of time travel....only to abandon them in the second half to become a weird sort of Omen clone about a kid with crazy telekinetic powers. It felt like two different movies awkwardly smashed into one, neither of the movies were bad, per se, but it didn't seem like they needed eachother or really fit (especially since the second half is so loaded with cliches, while the first half is so daring and original).
Think Skyfall wins it for me, basically the best modern Bond film we could hope for, finally allowing Judi Dench the screentime she deserves. Javier Bardem makes a great villain too, although I kind of wish he had more screen-time with Daniel Craig - I felt maybe they could have explored the 'this could be you' angle in a bit more depth and made it a more enticing prospect.
Avengers and Dark Knight Rises were for me decent enough films, but neither of them stayed long in the memory, I generally love Christopher Nolan's and Joss Whedon's work, so maybe they were both slightly disappointing in that context.
Also actually, I hated the endings of both DKR and Skyfall, both felt like maybe they could leave their endings a little ambigous, but instead went for spelling things out in bright pink neon letters. I'll stop there for fear of spoilers though.
The Hobbit kind of surprised me by being rather good actually, sure it was bloated with unecessary moments, suffered from strange tonal shifts and ended up a bit disjointed. But quite frankly I'm happy to trek though middle-earth with Peter Jackson for as long as he wants, I thought Martin Freeman was excellent in it as well.
I still need to see both Zero Dark Thirty and Django Unchained, both of which are being raved about by the critics, I thought Inglourious Basterds was awful self-congratulatory shit, so it will be interesting to see if Django works for me, or whether i'm officially over Tarantino.
Finally, the worst film I have seen this year is Seeking a friend for the end of the world. It was Shit. Like, really shit. Possibly the least convincing on-screen romance I've ever seen with Ikea Knightly and Steve Carrell both woefully miscast. 0 Chemistry, I was glad when the world ended. I just wish we'd got to see them die, I felt like I needed some kind of reward after sitting through that pile. -10/10.
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I really liked Moonrise kingdom. And the calvin & Hobbes analogy is pretty much spot on.
I fairly enjoyed Argo. it's quite entertaining, yet sufficiently smart.
I think that skyfall was one of the most decent James Bond movies so far.
I am mitigated by The Dark Knight Rises. It's somewhat good, but it almost seems to me that it took some overdone things off the james bond franchise. I also concur with Jockie about the bright pink neon letters spelling at the end of both movies, in both cases it might have been a tad more subtle.
Well the thing is is that it was obviously a great neon sign for the people in the audience who hadn't got it(it is a blockbuster after all) I thought it could be more subtle but eh.
I forgot to include Looper actually and I don't know why, I loved that film and it had many many great moments in it with very interesting story to it and to be honest if your at all worried about the time travel making sense your watching this and most other time travel movies wrong(except 12 Monkeys)
Please argue with me because I wanted to like this film so bad! I think my main problem is the lack of a message and theme. Batman Begins was about fear, anonymity and the nature of criminality. The Dark Knight was about chaos, escalation and human nature - will Batman, or Gotham, kill to save lives? The Dark Knight Rises was about... renewal? A fresh start?


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Adam Wilmott, 39, was homeless in the Swindon area in 2011 but stayed at local hostels or with friends.
Despite this he maintained contact with his family.
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Here is a link to the Missing People website page for Adam, www.missingpeople.org.uk.

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Did you know?
The Xhosa people introduced cattle to the Wild Coast between 600 and 700 AD.
You're doing the 14 km 'slack-pack' hike from Morgan Bay to Trennery's, you're slightly out of shape, more than a little tired and suddenly you're in the middle of a crazy Wild Coast cattle drive!
Some look like pure-bred Nguni cows, others are more cross-bred and feral, but the world-famous Xhosa beach cattle all bear great sets of horns. And they pass you on the soft sands like dignified, painted warriors on a seaside jaunt.
The international backpackers who flock to this part of the world, drawn by the excellent Wild Coast hiking opportunities, will tell you about their encounters with the marvellous beasts of the amaXhosa.
Visitors usually delight in picturesque towns like Port St Johns and Coffee Bay, the dramatic shoreline and the 'greatest shoal on Earth' – the legendary Sardine Run – as it goes seething up the coast.
Many, however, will recount tales of just hanging out on obscure Wild Coast beaches somewhere in the 'divine company of a cow or two', or taking interesting photos of horns, sea and sand, all in a single frame. There's something soothing about the experience, surely one of the most bizarre things one can ever do on a beach.
The cattle, which are usually followed by a young cowherd on foot or horseback, come down to the shores to curl up on the sand, look out at a distant spot on the Indian Ocean horizon, sigh deeply and chew the cud.
Don't be daunted by their 'warpaint' and their size. These beefy beachcombers are usually quite docile and will allow you to buzz around them and take photographs.
The Xhosa herds of old carry a sadder back-story in the form of the infamous 'cattle killing' of 1857. It's a tragic tale involving prophetic visions which caused much of the Xhosa nation to sacrifice its livestock, crops and kraals in the hope of a miraculous rebirth – and freedom from their colonial enemies.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Wild Coast Holidays
Tel: +27 (0)84 267 6354
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
How to get here
On the N2 between East London and Port Edward, there are a number of turnoffs to the Wild Coast. It's a long and arduous drive to the Wild Coast from any of South Africa's larger cities, so it's worth considering flying to East London and hiring a vehicle there, or if you're staying at a Wild Coast hotel, negotiate for them to pick you up there.
Best time to visit
Summer is gorgeous – especially from about November to April. During winter, between about May and August, it can be rainy and windy.
Tours to do
Guided hikes from hotel to hotel up and down the Wild Coast and horse riding.
Length of stay
The Wild Coast is not an overnight destination – allow for three days minimum, but more if you can.
What to pack
Good walking shoes, beach gear, informal garb.
Where to stay
There are many family hotels along the Wild Coast, including hotels at Kei Mouth, Morgan Bay, Port St Johns, Coffee Bay and Mazeppa Bay.
What to eat
Fresh seafood at the family hotels along the Wild Coast has always been a favourite.
Best buys
Xhosa curios such as bead work and woven crafts, sold predominantly by women, all along the Wild Coast.


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The Turners have said they are shocked that thousands of pounds is being paid out by the trust in charge of Bristol Children's Hospital for a private PR company to manage enquires around its heart unit.
The University of Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is forking out around £10,000 a month for PR company Grayling, despite having its own communications team.
Since the last week of February, the trust has paid £25,300 to use Grayling, which it confirmed is being employed to specifically manage enquiries around its pediatric cardiac services.
Families, including Warminster couple Yolanda and Steve Turner, believe their children died as a result of mishaps at the hospital while undergoing heart surgery, which has led to an independent review.
Mrs Turner said: "We were shocked as they have their own internal media communications team. They are spending all this money on an outside RP company when it could be spent on improving services."
The trust has defended its decision, claiming the existing communications team was too small to be able to deal with the amount of enquires they were receiving.


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Uncyclopedia:Pee Review/Why?:It's worth to learn Bahasa Indonesia
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Review highly appreciated Sir Ptok-BentonicznyPisz tutaj • KUN 19:38, January 3, 2010 (UTC)
I'll do it tomorrow morning. InMooseWeTrust 04:26, January 6, 2010 (UTC)
|I have to admit, I got quite a few chuckles as I read through this article. The list of reasons are pretty good, but some of them look like they apply to many other languages better than strictly Indonesian. There were also a few moments where I just thought, "... what? Oh? Is that funny?" You should also expand on the detail, as you can find a lot more ironic humor through the language. To show you what I mean, a lot of languages like Russian and Arabic have the velar fricative sound (Х in Cyrillic letters). Because of this, you could say for example that "You don't even have to speak Arabic to mess with your friends' heads; you could just cough and mutter gibberish and they'll think you can speak fluent Arabic." This would make sense to someone who speaks Arabic because the language has a lot of sounds that sound like coughing, etc..
|The concept is there, and it's pretty good. But you have to work it a lot more. There's so much more potential that you're not using. Like I said in the humor section, there are a lot more opportunities for you to do things but you don't use them.
|Prose and formatting:
|For a non-native English speaker, it's very good. However, there are some minor things here and there that I doubt whether most native speakers would notice. However, they're still there, and if you want me to fix them, you can message me.
|I like the variety and the relevance of the images, but the captions are unfunny.
|The last line.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! It would be nice if you added a "see also," "footnotes," "Bahasa Indonesia trivia," or anything else relevant.
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|Not much else to say, I guess. Message me if you want clarifications.
|InMooseWeTrust 21:44, January 6, 2010 (UTC)


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On Dec 17, 2007, at 4:18 PM, Alex M wrote:
> Hey all,
> I finally got some time for development.
> I wanna add ticket printing functionality for mono. Ex: Thermal
> printer
> connected to mono box via RS232 (Serial Port). Customer comes to the
> business (Café or Office or whatever) the employee presses the
> button on the
> thermal printer and mono prints the ticket with the Username and
> Password
> that will be active for x minutes. Same thing as you would get with
> D-Link
> DSA3100 hotspots but implemented in mono.
> Now if you are interested I would appreciate some here:
> a) I need to know if ppl want it as public release, and if u
> do I will
> need some one to help me w/ coding (I cant do everything myself)
> b) I need to find out how can I send (and receive) print
> commands from
> RS232 under BSD
> c) And we will have to do all the dity work that come as side
> affect
> of having b) integrated in mono interface.
It seems like the better place to have the printer function would be
adding/removing people from a radius server. I think that M0n0 already
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Hybrid vehicle owners love to talk about the mileage they get in their cars, but our guess is that some secretly long for more a little more power to go along with the mpgs. Enter the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, Volkswagen's way of allowing people with cake to eat it, too.
"You can have economy and you can have power," said Scott Viazin, Volkswagen's vice president for brand communications.
The new Jetta Hybrid, expected to achieve a combined fuel economy rating of 45 mpg with a turbocharged engine, will go on sale at the end of this year, he said.
It was bound to happen.
Hybrids get better mileage and turbochargers provide an extra boost to the engine's performance. It may seem incongruent, but it's hard to argue with the results.
Volkswagen, known for its fuel-efficient and torque-heavy diesel engines, put a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder in the Jetta Hybrid. While it's giving you 45 mpg, the Jetta Hybrid will take you from a standstill to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds. That folks, is fuel efficiency and power in a Jetta package.
Available in four trim levels – Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL and Hybrid Premium – the Jetta Hybrid also has a remarkably fast dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission that helps it achieve the best acceleration in the compact sedan hybrid class. With the Jetta Hybrid, you don't have to sacrifice performance for mpgs.
The Jetta Hybrid is a full hybrid in that it can run on electric power alone up to 44 miles per hour for about a mile, assuming of course that you are feather-footed enough to keep the gasoline engine from kicking in. When you mat the pedal, the gas engine and electric motor combine to produce 170 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque.
The battery for the electric motor is recharged during coasting and braking. Bringing the Jetta Hybrid to a stop requires some getting used to; the brakes can feel, for lack of a better word, weird. That's typical of lots of hybrids. The Jetta Hybrid actually steps out of gear when coasting and braking, so the brakes are the only thing that stops the car.
Inside, the Jetta Hybrid is Jetta-ish, only with different displays to keep track of hybrid activities. Instead of a tachometer, there is a "Power Meter" that registers how the driver is doing from an energy use standpoint. Green means the driver is actually adding energy by coasting and braking. Blue means efficient driving, and above means you're in a hurry.
Materials used in the cabin are of good quality and nice, but the surprise inside is how much room there is in the rear seat. The Jetta Hybrid has the most rear-seat legroom and the largest trunk in the compact hybrid sedan class.
The base Jetta Hybrid starts at $24,995, the SE model starts at $26,990, the SEL begins at $29,325 and the top-of-the-line SEL Premium is $31,180. With an 11.9-gallon fuel tank, the Jetta Hybrid has an impressive range of at least 535 miles on a tank of premium unleaded gasoline.
Not yet rated for safety, the Jetta Hybrid has a full complement of airbags, including side curtains front and rear.
This newest Jetta could wind up being the most popular yet in six Jetta generations.
With the Jetta Hybrid's impressive fuel economy and turbo acceleration, drivers can have their cake and eat it too.


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Clear Energy Systems, a producer of mobile and distributed power generation systems, broke ground today at its new location at Elliot Business Park in Tempe.
The 158,000 SF square foot building at 7825 S. Hardy Dr. will feature 30-foot clear heights, a steel roof structure, energy efficient features and concrete paved truck areas.
Kevin Lange of Cushman & Wakefield of Arizona represented Clear Energy Systems, and Jerry McCormick of CBRE represented the building owner and developer, Tempe Marketplace Commerce Associates, an affiliate of Transpacific Development Southwest. DL Withers has been selected as the general contractor.
In October, Clear Energy Systems announced it would expand its operations in Arizona, creating 225 quality new jobs, increasing Arizona's exports globally and investing $10M in the local economy.
"I am pleased that our planned expansion in Tempe is moving forward, and we are one step closer to moving into our new home," said Tony Carmen, President and CEO of Clear Energy Systems. "We looked at many locations for our new site, and it was the collaborative work and support from Governor Brewer, the Arizona Commerce Authority, GPEC, and the City of Tempe that ultimately sealed the deal for us to bring the Genesis 1000 to Elliot Business Park."
"Clear Energy's decision to expand its operations in our State is a true testament to Arizona's pro-business climate, competitive tax policies and skilled workforce," said Gov. Jan Brewer. "I would like to thank Clear Energy Systems, the ACA and its partners for helping once again to bring quality jobs and meaningful investment to Arizona's economy."
"Tempe has long considered itself to be a great place to do business, and Clear Energy's decision to expand here reinforces that belief," said Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman.
"The ACA worked closely with our economic development partners and the City of Tempe to ensure Clear Energy Systems knew all of the incredible benefits of doing business in Arizona," said Don Cardon, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. "Clear Energy is a global leader in advanced technology, and the product being made in Tempe will likely be exported and provide incredible benefits to millions of people around the world."
"Clear Energy Systems' decision to stay in Greater Phoenix is testament to the unique collaborative effort Greater Phoenix has in support of regional economic development," said Barry Broome, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "Clear Energy Systems is exactly the type of innovative company we like to see putting down roots in the region, and the City of Tempe is certainly the right place for them to do so."
Clear Energy Systems chose the Elliot Business Park location for its enhanced building features including structure to support heavy duty manufacturing equipment and layout compatibility with the company's production targets.
"Clear Energy Systems is a great addition to the current tenant mix of national companies at Elliot Business Park," said Vincent Curci of Tempe Marketplace Commerce Associates. "Their new 158,000-square-foot facility and its sister 158,000-square-foot speculative building are the final phase of the park."
"It can't be understated how important the Clear Energy Systems and Elliott Business Park construction projects are to the continued growth in construction jobs in Arizona. With the combined vision of developers like Tempe Marketplace Commerce Associates we are putting the Arizona construction trades back to work," said Dan Withers, president and CEO of D.L. Withers Construction.
The building is expected to open in 1Q 2013.


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Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will close Friday, July 4, for Independence Day or will be on special holiday schedules.
These facilities and services are closed:
•Community centers;
•Environmental learning centers;
•Indoor swimming pools;
•Amy Yee Tennis Center (2000 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.); and
•Green Lake Small Craft Center (5900 W. Green Lake Way N.).
These facilities are open on regular schedules:
•Golf courses;
•Boat ramps;
•Beaches; and
•Wading pools (Bitter Lake, Cal Anderson, Green Lake, Magnuson Park, Van Asselt, Volunteer and Wallingford).
These facilities are open on special schedules:
•Volunteer Park Conservatory, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and
•Mounger Pool (2535 32nd Ave. W.), on special holiday schedule (www.seattle.gov/parks/aquatics/Pools/mounger/schedule.htm)


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This article was published 2/3/2012 (1996 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Conrad Santos:
Santos was the first Philippines-born Canadian elected in Canada. He went to Harvard University and the University of Michigan, graduating with a PhD in political science. He came to Winnipeg to teach at the University of Manitoba. He was defeated in a bid for the NDP nomination for Fort Garry in 1973 and unsuccessfully ran for city council in 1977 and 1980, but in 1981 he was elected with the NDP for Burrows. He was re-elected in 1986, lost the Burrows nomination in 1988, won the Broadway nomination in 1990, and was elected that year and re-elected in 1995, 1999, and 2003, the last two in the Wellington riding. He left the NDP after being accused of improperly selling party memberships, for which he later pleaded guilty and was fined $200.
Julie Javier:
A nurse, Javier ran unsuccessfully for the Conservative party in the 2010 federal election. She recently founded the Asian ConNEXTion Agency to help newcomers from the Philippines settle in the community.
Ma-Anne Dionisio:
Dionisio was born in the Philippines and came with her parents and four sisters to Canada in 1990. While she performed in a theatre show celebrating the 125th anniversary of Canada, she auditioned successfully for the role of Kim in the Toronto production of Miss Saigon. She has since performed the same role in American, British and Australian productions. She reprised the role in Toronto in 2010. She is currently a founding artist of Theatre 20 in Toronto.
Edda Pangilinan:
She has been the Philippine honorary consul general of Manitoba since 2007.
Rey Pagtakhan:
Pagtakhan was the first Philippines-born Canadian elected to the federal government and as a school board trustee. "I came in 1968, but I was in St. Louis for two years before that. My plan had been to go home, but I really wanted to be a cardiologist. But my professor in the Philippines said we already have four cardiologists here, can you go into something else? So I decided respirology." He was persuaded to come to the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg, and he and his wife drove here. "It was a very quiet place. We saw smoke coming out of chimneys. What also struck me was the sky was so blue." He was elected a school trustee in the St. Vital School Division in 1986, before being elected in 1988 for the Liberals in Winnipeg North and was re-elected in 1993, 1997 and 2000, the last two in Winnipeg North-St. Paul. He was defeated in 2004. He served as minister of western economic diversification and veterans affairs, and was the secretary of state for science, research and development and Asia-Pacific. Post-politics, he has been a founding director of the University of Winnipeg's Global College and a columnist with the Pilipino Express.
Flor Marcelino:
Marcelino was born in Manila and came to Canada in 1982. "My husband had a brother working here as well as two cousins." Her first impression of her new city? "The place was beautiful. Right away we found the warmth and friendliness of the people. We were able to connect right away." Her first job was working as a secretary at a company before moving on to work as a clerk at an advertisement agency. She then became a clerk in the Land Titles Office. She retired in 2006 and had opened a gift store when she was elected as the NDP MLA for Wellington in 2007. She was re-elected in Logan in 2011. She was the first woman of colour elected as MLA in Manitoba. She is the minister of culture, heritage and tourism.
Mike Pagtakhan:
Pagtakhan came to Canada from the Philippines when he was three. He was elected to city council representing Point Douglas in 1997 and was re-elected in 2006 and 2010. He has served as deputy mayor and chairman of the protection and community services committee. He is on a political leave of absence from Manitoba Hydro where he was a specifications and contract officer. He is Rey Pagtakhan's nephew.
Jean 'Virginia' Guiang:
Guiang came to Canada in 1967. She was founder and adviser of the Filipino Domestic Workers Association of Manitoba and is executive director of the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba. She was a president of the Philippine Association of Winnipeg and a founding member of the Coalition of Filipino-Canadians on Violence Prevention. A teacher, she was visiting family in Belgium when she tried to get a job in education in the United States. Finding out the U.S. had reached its quota for immigrants, she was told she could go to Canada. "I said, 'I know nothing about Canada,' so she showed me a map of Canada and said I could cross the border to the United States when I wanted to. I thought 'What do I have to lose?' " She soon worked in the library at the University of Manitoba. She received the Order of Manitoba in 2004 for her longtime volunteerism in the community.
Randy Viray:
Viray owns Randy Viray Financial Services, which provides financial services and export assistance to the Philippines. He is the president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council and was president of the Philippine-Canadian Centre. He came to Canada in 1981. "I was with my mom and two sisters and I came to Winnipeg because my brother was living here with his wife and they petitioned us. We came because we were struggling over there financially. My brother was working here already and he wanted us to have a better future." To pay off the loan he got for the airfare to Winnipeg, he found a job as a housekeeper at the Westin Hotel, then a waiter and then moved to the front desk. He also worked at the Sheraton Hotel while taking courses at Red River College. "Coming to Winnipeg was a good move for me. I have no regrets and every year I go to the home country to help my people and do charity work." He is a Rotarian and, with local car dealer Larry Vickar, he has helped donate 34 homes in the Philippines.
Manny Reyes:
Reyes is the executive director of the Magdaragat Philippine Pavilion during Folklorama.
Roland Guzman:
He is the former Philippine honorary consul general of Manitoba. He served 21 years in this role.
Ron Cantiveros:
He is co-publisher of the Molave Publishing Company, which produces the Filipino Journal. Known in recent weeks for being a poster child for the Festival du Voyageur ad campaign (wearing a fake moustache and beard). He arrived in Winnipeg as a young child, and his earliest memories are of his family buying him ice skates, and skiing down the banks of the Red River behind the former Winnipeg Ski Club on Osborne Street. "The bank doesn't look too high now, but when you're eight or nine it looks huge."
Rod and Linda Cantiveros:
The Cantiveroses came to Winnipeg from the Philippines in 1974 because Linda wanted to leave the country. "My wife wanted to see the world. It was an adventure. She wanted to get away from martial law and the atmosphere of censorship." Rod said they had to leave their seven-month-old baby, Ron, behind at the time, returning to bring him to Canada two years later. "My first impression of Winnipeg was it wasn't a metropolis like Manila. It was a quiet community. Our friends picked us up at the airport at night and we passed by the back alleys of Sherbrook (Street) and I saw houses with chimneys. I thought it had a nostalgic feeling." He is co-publisher of the Molave Publishing Company and vice-president of marketing at the Filipino Journal. Linda was publisher and editor-in-chief of the Filipino Journal and a much-loved community leader. She died on March 4, 2008, but her legacy lives on in a civic honour called the Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros Award for courage -- now in its third year. In 2012, the Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros Foundation for community development will also be launched. Community volunteerism was Linda's passion. She was named one of the 20 outstanding Filipinos in North America at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Paul Robles:
Born in the Philippines, Robles graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology at the University of Winnipeg in 1991, and a bachelor of fine arts (honours) from the University of Manitoba in 1996. His paper-cut artworks have been exhibited at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, the Outpost for Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the New Gallery in Calgary and the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Plug In ICA.
Cory Juan:
Juan is a Seven Oaks School Division trustee.
Perla Javate:
Javate is president of the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba and works for the Winnipeg School Division as a liaison officer. She came to Canada in 1976. "I was a social worker for a group of garment workers who worked in the Netherlands for three years and instead of going back to the Philippines, the girls came to Canada. I was instrumental in bringing them here." She said her first job was as the head of residence at Balmoral Hall as well as working with the residential care staff at Sara Riel. She started with the school division in 1994. "My first impression of Winnipeg was it is so flat. And there was so many nice people."
Ric dela Cruz:
Cruz is a Seven Oaks School Division trustee and a former school board chairman.
Joseph Aragon:
Aragon is a playwright, performer and musician who is a three-time winner of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival's Best of the Fest award and a two-time winner of the Harry Rintoul Memorial Award for best new Manitoba play. Later this year, Aragon's 2009 fringe hit Bloodless: The Trail of Burke and Hare is being used to launch Theatre 20, a new Toronto theatre company.
Manny Aranez:
He helped found the Philippine Basketball Association Winnipeg.
Darlyne Bautista:
Bautista, a community and education activist endorsed by the NDP, was elected as a Winnipeg School Division trustee in 2010.
Maria Aragon:
Aragon is an 11-year-old girl born in Winnipeg who shot to fame last year after a video of her singing Lady Gaga's song Born This Way went viral on YouTube. Lady Gaga herself saw it and called Aragon while being interviewed on a Winnipeg radio show. The singer also invited Aragon to appear with her during a concert in Toronto. Since then, Aragon has been on Ellen DeGeneres's talk show, performed on Canada Day at Parliament Hill last year during William and Kate's royal tour and signed a contract with a recording company in the Philippines.
Cris Aglugub:
Aglugub went to school in the Philippines and at Red River College after he came to Canada. He was working as a computer programmer for Manitoba Agriculture when he entered provincial politics. He was elected for the NDP in Maples from 1999 to 2007, but after he failed to be renominated, he ran unsuccessfully for the Conservative party in Tyndall Park. He also served on the mayor's race relations committee, is a former president of the Philippine Association of Manitoba, and co-founded the Philippine Centre of Manitoba.
Romulo Magsino:
Born in the Philippines, he is the first and only Filipino-Canadian to become the dean of education at a major university in Canada. He received degrees at the former Luzonian University and a master's degree in education at the University of Sydney in Australia. He later received a master's degree in educational policy and PhD in philosophy at the University of Wisconsin. He was a professor at the Memorial University of Newfoundland before becoming head of the department of educational administration and foundations at the University of Manitoba from 1988 to 1996. He became dean of the university's faculty of education in 1996. He was president of the Filipino Association of Newfoundland, an adviser to the Philippine Association of Manitoba and president of the Philippine-Canadian Centre of Manitoba. He was president of the Manitoba Association for Multicultural Education. He has been honoured with the Order of Manitoba.
Rowena Oquendo:
Oquendo is the president of the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations.
Tia Provici:
Born in Winnipeg, Provici is a makeup artist and stylist and the owner of Provici Cosmetics and the Provici Cosmetics Studio, founded in 2006. Provici is also one of the city's best-known fashion stylists and has been called "Winnipeg's style guru" in the Free Press. Her studio has also been recognized by Flare magazine as "one of the best primping hot spots" in Canada. She has styled at the Junos and the Grammys. "My mother came to Canada in 1969 as one of the first batch of garment workers. My father came in 1972, and they were married in Winnipeg." Provici went to West Kildonan Collegiate and then George Brown College in Toronto for a clothing designer degree, followed by a makeup school through MAC Cosmetics, and a hair-stylist program through Vidal Sassoon in Hong Kong. "I've experienced large cities in the world, but I thought I could be more of a pioneer in this city, and I can surround myself with friends and family."
Fred de Villa:
De Villa is an insurance agent and leader in the Filipino community. In the wake of Tropical Storm Washi in December, he raised aid money as chairman of the Filipino-Canada Disaster Relief Fund. He is chairman of the Winnipeg-Filipino Breakfast Council and the Manitoba Coalition of Philippine Organizations in Manitoba. Before coming to Canada, he worked in the country's taxation department. "I came here in 1977, but I didn't know Winnipeg before that. Winnipeg was not known in the Philippines. My sister started sponsoring me when she lived in Calgary, but it took so long for my sponsorship to come through that she lived in Winnipeg." First impression of his new city? "It was cold. When I was flying close to Winnipeg, I was wondering why it was so white. It was the first time I saw snow and it was dark. Then the next day, I was wondering how come there were all these dead trees. Everyone said that was just until summer, but I didn't believe them." His first job in Winnipeg was as a custodian. He decided to go back to school because he believed unless he did, he would never get a job like the one he had in the Philippines. He became comptroller of the company where he had worked as a custodian. He later joined Sun Life as a financial adviser.
Alda Ruiz:
Ruiz was president of the Philippine Nurses Association of Manitoba, which was formed by a group of nurses from the Philippines at the Municipal Hospital, now the Riverview Health Centre. The PNAM is a support group for new nurses coming to Manitoba.
Jon Reyes:
He was born in Winnipeg to a family from the Philippines. His father came in 1968 as a skilled trades worker in the garment industry and his mother and sister followed a year later. He spent 10 years in the Canadian Armed Forces in both the army and the navy and later graduated with a business degree. He is a member of the Manitoba Football Officials Association. He was the founder of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council in 2010. "With the growing population of Filipinos in Winnipeg, I felt the need to have an organization that helped like-minded individuals in the Filipino business community and businesses that wanted to network in one of the city's largest ethnic communities." He is the owner of the UPS Store in Kenaston Commons. He said his father was the first person to organize a basketball league in the Filipino community; now there are more than five leagues.
Anthony Ramos:
Ramos is a Winnipeg School Division trustee and has been chairman of the school board.
Emmie Joaquin:
Joaquin received a degree in broadcast communication in the Philippines before coming to Canada in 1988. "I didn't come here because of family. My mother and my two sisters were there and I was a PR person. I had a good job. I was just looking for something else." She visited the Canadian Embassy and received a visitor's visa in just two weeks. "There was a deadline of March 16 to use it, and I came here on March 5. Two nights before, I didn't know if I would come, but I thought I'd give it a try. My employer said I could come back. Luckily it worked out." Her first impression of Winnipeg? "It's not that cold, but why are all the trees black? Then I started meeting my cousin's family and all the people were friendly." Her first job was with Business People magazine then she started, produced, and co-hosted Good Morning Philippines on CKJS for 15 years, starting in 1989. She briefly worked in communications for MP Rey Pagtakhan and as executive assistant to Coun. Mike Pagtakhan. She then became a financial adviser with Sun Life before becoming editor-in-chief of the Pilipino Express. She was honoured with the Queen's Jubilee Medal for community service in 2003.


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Get Hooked on Fishing This Spring at a Texas State Park
Free Fishing, Events and More
AUSTIN, Texas — Fishing in a Texas state park has never been easier or more economical than it is today thanks to the Free Fishing in State Parks program.
A popular program for four years, Free Fishing in State Parks — waiving the fishing license and stamp requirements within state parks — has been extended through Aug. 31, 2007. Park visitors can enjoy free fishing at more than 50 state parks.
"By eliminating the requirement for a fishing license and fishing stamps while inside a Texas state park, this program gives residents and non-residents yet another great reason to visit a Texas state park" explained Bryan Frazier, promotions coordinator for state parks.
The license-free angling applies only to fishing inside a state park from the bank, a pier or from a boat if done in a body of water totally contained within the boundaries of a state park, such as Buescher State Park's lake. State parks along the coast also participate to encourage fishing from the beach and wade fishing.
State park entry fees, however, still apply. All state fishing regulations, except the license and stamp requirements, remain in effect.
In addition to free fishing at parks across the state, youth fishing clinics, fishing derbies and other family-oriented fishing events are on tap this spring and summer at some 25 state parks across the state
The events not only are lots of fun, according to Ann Miller, Aquatic Education coordinator for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, but they also teach fishing skills to children and help instill in them the importance of aquatic stewardship.
One of Miller's angler education instructors is Bill Brooks who coordinates Free Fishing at State Parks events at both Bastrop and Buescher state parks in central Texas. Last year, more than 200 youngsters participated in the events, learning the "how-tos" of fishing and got to try their luck at hooking a fish.
"We've had great success with this program," Brooks said. "We supply rods, reels, hooks and even some refreshments. At noon, we hold a raffle to give away fishing equipment and tackle boxes."
Brooks says parents check in their children (ages 6 to 13) at 10 a.m. Youngsters then proceed to five different stations to learn such things as how to tie a knot, how to identify different fish, how to cast and how to be safe on the water. Then, the young anglers can try their hand at landing a fish, many of them for the first time.
This year up to a dozen state parks will have a fishing event coordinator on board to organize and run multiple fishing events in each of these select parks. In addition, kids participating in this year's Free Fishing in State Parks events will receive free "Family Fishing Packs" containing a "how-to" informational booklet, a "Fishing is Fun" book, a photo holder refrigerator magnet and a laminated freshwater and saltwater fish identification card.
Prizes will also be handed out at the events, thanks in part to participating sponsors. Redi-Lure, for example, has donated hundreds of tackle boxes for prizes. Rods and reels, other fishing equipment and "Life's Better Outside" water bottles and visors can also be won at many of the fishing events.
"With the increased number of events planned for this year, we decided it was a great opportunity to provide informational materials and increase the number of prizes at these events as a way to encourage kids to get more involved in fishing," said Darcy Bontempo, TPWD marketing director.
State parks hosting fishing events this year, in addition to Bastrop and Buescher, are: Blanco, Bonham, Brazos Bend, Caddo Lake, Caprock Canyon, Cedar Hill, Fairfield, Eisenhower, Galveston Island, Huntsville, Inks Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Livingston, Lake Texana, Lake Whitney, LBJ, Martin Dies, Jr., McKinney Falls, Palmetto, Purtis Creek, Ray Roberts Lake and Washington-On-the-Brazos.
Adults and youngsters alike are expected to attend the "Texoma On The Fly" fly fishing expo at Eisenhower State Park north of Denison on Lake Texoma on June 23. Persons wanting to learn more about this increasingly popular sport, how to tie their own flies and cast effectively will hear from some of the top fly fishers in Texas, according to event coordinator and certified fly fishing instructor Steve Hollensed. For more information, call the park at (903) 463-4696.
A complete list of the coastal and inland state parks offering free fishing opportunities and upcoming Free Fishing In State Parks events can be found on the TPWD Web site or by calling (800) 792-1112.
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Apple may be souring the market with its unimpressive forecasts, but not all the suppliers who rely on the US tech group for orders are suffering.
Shares in Largan Precision, a Taiwanese lens maker, gained 7 per cent on Friday after it reported stronger than anticipated earnings for the last quarter and, against expectations, forecast more growth ahead. Its secret? Growth of other brands has been strong enough to offset Apple. That's a change from the days when Apple was component companies' key driver of growth.


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Lyrica solutionPronunciation
Generic Name: pregabalin (pre-GAB-a-lin)
Brand Name: Lyrica
Lyrica solution is used for:
Treating fibromyalgia or nerve pain caused by certain conditions (eg, shingles, diabetic nerve problems, spinal cord injury). It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat certain types of seizures. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Lyrica solution is an anticonvulsant and neuropathic pain agent. Exactly how Lyrica solution works is not known. It is thought to bind to certain areas in the brain that help reduce seizures, nerve pain, and anxiety.
Do NOT use Lyrica solution if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Lyrica solution
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Lyrica solution:
Some medical conditions may interact with Lyrica solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure, an irregular heartbeat), high blood pressure, muscle problems, diabetes, or bleeding problems or low platelets
- if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis
- if you have a history of mental or mood problems (eg, depression), suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or drug abuse
- if you have a history of angioedema (swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or unusual hoarseness)
- if you plan to father a child
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lyrica solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril) because the risk of angioedema may be increased
- Benzodiazepines (eg, lorazepam) or narcotic pain medicines (eg, oxycodone) because the risk of drowsiness may be increased
- Thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents (eg, rosiglitazone) because the risk of weight gain or swelling of the hands and feet may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lyrica solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Lyrica solution:
Use Lyrica solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Lyrica solution comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Lyrica solution refilled.
- Take Lyrica solution by mouth with or without food.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- Taking Lyrica solution at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Take Lyrica solution on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
- If you miss a dose of Lyrica solution, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lyrica solution.
Important safety information:
- Lyrica solution may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or light-headedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lyrica solution with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Lyrica solution.
- Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking Lyrica solution; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
- Lyrica solution may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Lyrica solution or change your dose without checking with your doctor. If you stop taking Lyrica solution suddenly, you may have headaches, nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, anxiety, or increased sweating. If you have epilepsy and you stop taking Lyrica solution suddenly, you may have seizures more often. If you need to stop taking Lyrica solution, your dose should be gradually reduced over a period of at least 1 week.
- If you stop taking Lyrica solution for any reason, contact your doctor right away. Do not start taking it again unless your doctor tells you to. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- If you develop new or worsening seizures, contact your doctor right away.
- Patients who take Lyrica solution may be at increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. The risk may be greater in patients who have had suicidal thoughts or actions in the past. Watch patients who take Lyrica solution closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened, or sudden symptoms (eg, depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable behavior; panic attacks; any unusual change in mood or behavior) occur. Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions occur.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Lyrica solution before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Diabetes patients - Monitor your skin closely for any new or unusual sores while you take Lyrica solution.
- In animal studies, birth defects were seen in the babies of male animals who were treated with Lyrica solution. It is not known if this may also occur in humans. If you are planning to father a child, discuss the possible risks with your doctor.
- Use Lyrica solution with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Lyrica solution should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lyrica solution while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lyrica solution.
Possible side effects of Lyrica solution:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Blurred vision; changes in sexual function; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; increased appetite; light-headedness; tiredness; trouble concentrating; weakness; weight gain.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue, unusual hoarseness); burning, numbness, or tingling; chest pain; confusion; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; inability to control urination; loss of coordination; memory loss; muscle aches, pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially if this occurs with a fever or general feeling of discomfort); new or unusual skin sores; new or worsening mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, depression, restlessness, irritability, panic attacks, feeling "high," behavior changes, suicidal thoughts or attempts); new or worsening seizures; reddened, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin; shortness of breath or wheezing; speaking problems; sudden, unexplained weight gain; swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking; unusual bruising or bleeding; severe or persistent tiredness or weakness; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.Proper storage of Lyrica solution:
Store Lyrica solution at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lyrica solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Lyrica solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Lyrica solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
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We've rounded up the latest group of chic baby bump-ers; including Beyonce, January Jones and Jenna Fischer.
-Diana Denza
With every other story in gossip magazines featuring a beaming celebrity holding her protruding belly, it's safe to say that Hollywood has been struck by what can only be deemed the Baby Bump Boom. From powerhouse songstress Beyoncé to The Office star Jenna Fischer, it seems like just about every famous lady is sporting an accessory even more attention grabbing than her Louboutins.
And for all of the soon-to-be mamas out there, it can help to know how celebrities are rocking their bumps. Here are ten currently pregnant stars that prove that you don't have to compromise style as you await the birth of your latest family addition.
1. Beyoncé
Lady Gaga rocked the show as Jo Calderone at the 2011 VMAs. Her act, however, was upstaged by Beyoncé's pregnancy news. Standing on the red carpet in a stunning red-orange Lanvin gown, the singer revealed her baby bump to everyone with a television set. The key to making the announcement work so well was Beyoncé's flowy yet amazingly flattering floor-length frock, her star attitude, and a beaming smile.
She and hubby Jay-Z are the picture perfect couple, and now they're adding one more to the mix. We can't wait for this future trendsetter's arrival.
2. Rebecca Gayheart
Actress Rebecca Gayheart (the lucky wife of steamy Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane) was spotted out and about last weekend with her tot in tow.
But a Sunday afternoon of errand-running didn't stop this pregnant mama from accessorizing her cute layered look with oversize shades and a long necklace. And we're obsessed with her long, beachy waves.
3. Emily Deschanel
Emily Deschanel graced The Paley Center For Media in Beverly Hills this past May for "An Evening With Bones" wearing a bright orange dress that exposed her pregnant belly. The Bones star kept her bump in check with a plunging neckline and gold necklace, creating a perfectly balanced ensemble.
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Jennifer Garner is already a fabulous mom, so we have no doubt her soon-to-be bundle of joy will be one happy tot. Pictured taking her two little girls to the American Girl store in Los Angeles last month, she wore a crisp white blouse over black pants –proving that white isn't just for stick thin models.
Take a few tips from this leading lady and incorporate white and bright hues into your maternity wardrobe. There's no need to look back on your baby bump duds and cringe. A great mama and a style star…Ben Affleck is one lucky guy!
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Life just keeps getting better for British singer Lily Allen. First, she wed beau Sam Cooper in a private ceremony and now she's showing off a bump of joy! On the yellow carpet at the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup polo event in London, Lily proves that mamas-to-be shouldn't be afraid to wear tiny prints. She proves that patterns and pregnant bellies go together like blazers and skinny jeans.
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Tuesday, March 8 is National Agriculture Day. Much has changed since University of Minnesota grad, Don Neth, started this day to honor agriculture more than 40 years ago. Back then, talk about agriculture focused on "the farm problem" and what to do with surpluses. Today the surpluses are gone, and some are suggesting this might be the Golden Age of Agriculture.
We are living in a time of record land prices and good profits from agriculture. Today agriculture employs 14 percent of the U.S. workforce and agricultural graduates have multiple job offers. There is an increased recognition of the importance of farmers and food. Even Bill Gates, the second-richest person in the world, is now devoting his wealth toward improving agricultural productivity.
Polls show strong support for agriculture. Ninety-five percent of Americans say they believe it is important to grow food domestically. And more than 80 percent of Minnesotans say they have a positive view of agriculture in the state.
The temptation on National Agriculture Day is to sit back, decide things are going well and enjoy listening to the good things being said. The challenge is to appreciate the compliments while continuing the hard work that brought agriculture to where it is today.
One of those challenges is educating consumers. Many Minnesotans and most Americans are three, four or five generations away from a family connection to a farm or a farmer. University of Minnesota Extension educators working in farm-to-school programs frequently discover students who know about french fries, but have no idea what a potato looks like. Telling the story of how food is produced and what farmers do has never been more important than it is today.
Not only do we need to teach consumers about farming, but those of us who work in agriculture need to continually upgrade our knowledge. Food production is a technology business today. Guidance and GPS tools help put the crop in the field and micro-controllers move food safely from the field to the plate. One reason new agricultural graduates are in such high demand is they have science smarts and technology skills. They will learn that skill development does not stop at graduation.
Agricultural careers require continual updating of skills and knowledge. That is one reason why we see such high participation in Extension programs that bring the latest knowledge to farmers and agricultural professionals. It is also the reason that the new agricultural research discoveries that solve problems for farmers are so important today.
National Agriculture Day on March 8, 2012, is a day to celebrate the success of American agriculture and reflect on what will be needed in the future. The University of Minnesota is committed to providing the research-based information farmers need to succeed—on National Agriculture Day as well as the other 364 days of the year.
For more information on how University of Minnesota Extension supports agriculture, visit www.extension.umn.edu/Agriculture.


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NO stone will be left unturned in the search of the pond in Ramsbury where boots belonging to murdered Sian O'Callaghan were found as police begin to drain it today.
The investigation into the murder case of Becky Godden-Edwards has been revitalised under the fresh eyes of Detective Chief Inspector Sean Memory, and in recent weeks discoveries at Ramsbury and a remote field in Eastleach have thrown up vital new clues.
Police are now working under the theory that 22-year-old Sian was killed at the site by Chris Halliwell, who is currently serving a life sentence for her murder.
Diving teams at the pond in Ramsbury will continue their searches today, and plan to drain the pond to ensure nothing has been missed.
During the first day of investigations at the site last Friday, two boots and a rusty shotgun were recovered from the murky waters.
Thorough searches of the area by police divers from Avon and Somerset Police, specialist cadaver dogs from South Wales and a team of 30 officers, have continued through the weekend and into this week.
While drainage of the pond will hopefully unearth any remaining clues which may be hidden beneath the water, police say that will not necessarily mark the end of their efforts in the area.
Dog teams and search officers are continuing to scour the undergrowth in the area for new clues.
A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "Officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team continue their search in and around a pond in Ramsbury.
"The specialist dive team from Avon and Somerset will continue their efforts at the scene today when they will drain the pond and conduct further searches.
"Searches by police officers and cadaver dogs are also continuing.
"Hilldrop Lane remains closed and diversions are in place."
Wiltshire Police have insisted this latest effort is simply to ensure every avenue has been explored in the extensive search before enquiries at the scene can be closed.
"It is not that the drainage and search will definitely take the day tomorrow, but this is going to be the next step in the search of the pond," the spokesman added.
"This is simply a case of making sure we are being as thorough as we possibly can be – we do not necessarily expect to find anything at this stage.
"The diving team will be draining the water themselves and then conducting a search of the bottom of the pond."


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Jefferson's Last Words
Thomas Jefferson's last words[1] cannot be determined with certainty. Three men left written accounts of Jefferson's last days: Robley Dunglison, the attending physician; Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Jefferson's grandson; and Nicholas Trist, the husband of Jefferson's granddaughter, Virginia Randolph. Although there are some minor discrepancies - the differences in emphasis and detail one would expect to find in three different witnesses - each is reliable. Taken together they provide a relatively full view of Jefferson's death.
Dunglison, Randolph, and Trist recall that Jefferson slept through the day on July 3 and woke in the evening, evidently thinking it was morning. According to Dunglison, Jefferson asked on waking, "Is it the Fourth?" To which Dunglison replied, "It soon will be." Dunglison then says these were the last words he heard Jefferson utter.[2]
Trist records Jefferson's question in a slightly different form: "This is the Fourth?" (a question Trist pretended not to hear so he wouldn't have to inform Jefferson that it was still July 3). But Jefferson was insistent: "This is the Fourth?" he asked again. This time Trist nodded in assent, though he says he found the deception "repugnant."[3]
In Randolph's version there is no questioning. Jefferson remarks on waking, "This is the fourth of July." Randolph goes on to say that Jefferson was roused a few hours later, at 9 p.m., to be given a dose of laudanum. But Jefferson refused the opiate, saying, "No, doctor, nothing more."[4] Dunglison's omission of this exchange should not cast any doubt on the veracity of his account. In fact, it seems likely that a doctor, busy attending to the care of his patient, would not remember such mundane conversation while an anxious bystander (such as Randolph) probably would.
All three record Jefferson's remark on the Fourth, because at the time and in composing their accounts afterwards all were no doubt struck by the appropriateness of this coincidence: that the man who was most responsible for the significance of that day should die exactly 50 years after the events of 1776. The differences in the wording of each are not great. Actually, it would not be unreasonable to take each observer literally. One reconstruction of the event might take this shape: Jefferson wakes and utters his declaration, "This is the fourth of July." Dunglison says, "It soon will be." Confused, Jefferson puts the question to Trist, "This is the Fourth?" He queries again and receives Trist's nodding assent. Then he sleeps until 9 p.m.
At 4 a.m. on the 4th, Jefferson did speak again. Randolph writes that Jefferson called in the servants "with a strong and clear voice." But what he actually said to them, Randolph unfortunately does not reveal. Jefferson lingered until 12:50 in the afternoon, but Randolph is clear that his last words were spoken that morning to the servants.
In summary, Jefferson's last words are lost; one supposes they were farewells to the household staff. His last recorded words are "No, doctor, nothing more." But these are perhaps too prosaic to be memorable. "Is it the Fourth?" or "This is the Fourth of July" have come to be accepted as Jefferson's last words because they contain what everyone wants to find in such death-bed scenes: deeper meaning.
- ↑ This article is based on Russell L. Martin, Monticello Research Report, 7 June 1988.
- ↑ Dunglison's account is in The Autiobiographical Ana of Robley Dunglison, M.D. (Philadelphia, 1963), as well as in Randall, Life, 3:547-549.
- ↑ Nicholas Trist's recollection of the death watch is printed in Randall, Life, 3:546.
- ↑ Randolph to Randall, Randall, Life, 3:544.
Further Sources
- Bear, James A. Jr., "Last Few Days in the Life of Thomas Jefferson." Magazine of Albemarle County History, 32 (1974): 63-79.


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Bank Repossessions in Marbella and surrounding areas from Altavista Property
May 25, 2012 in Altavista Property, Michael Liggan News, Spain News by Michael Liggan
Once you have stayed in a house for some time, it starts turning into a home. This is indeed the case in and around Marbella. Houses hold a lot of memories and for this reason, you should fight repossession at all cost whenever you are having a problem with your lender/s. House repossession could be as a result of financial hardship, threat of repossession, divorce or separation, a severe health problem, bereavement, unemployment, tax debt, and relocation.
The most important tip if you want to stop house repossession is to talk to the bank immediately you start having financial problems. The financial institution will appreciate this and you are more likely to get refinancing. Once you contact your lender, request for a grace period. This will allow you to get your financial footing back. Once you get refinancing, you have to keep future repayments up to date. If you want to stop house repossession, consider seeking financing from other sources to pay off your debts. You could seek the services of a debt consolidator if you have money but have different debts. You could borrow money from family members, friends, or colleagues with little or no interest.
You could stop house repossession by selling the house before it can be foreclosed. Banks and other lenders repossess and dispose of houses even when you are only remaining with a few repayments. These lenders usually dispose of houses with the sole aim of getting the money they are owed and you will not get the balance. For this reason, you should sell the house before it is repossessed and pay the financial institution what is due to it. You could sell your house fast to stop house repossession by listing the house online, by having a low asking price, by having low minimum deposit and a flexible repayment plan, by allowing for negotiations, and by enlisting the services of a real estate agency. The ISO 9001:2008 accredited Alta Vista Property, run by Michael Liggan lists such houses for sale.
You could enlist the services of a property investor or a repossession expert such as Michael Liggan. You could go to court to stop house repossession, even if you are the one to blame. Once you explain your case, the bank may advice the lender to give you a grace period or to adjust your repayment. You could enlist the services of a Sell House Rent Back Company or a real estate company like Altavista Property to stop house repossession.
AltaVista Property puts the emphasis on clients' requirements. We focus our efforts on matching client requirements and sourcing suitable properties, but given our longstanding experience in real estate and knowledge of this market in particular, we are also able to identify those properties that offer great value.


text: ... ideas do not die, they spread and mutate. Creationism might be on the back foot in America, but it is blossoming elsewhere [such as in Turkey]... Its lavishly illustrated Atlas of Creation spends 500 pages comparing fossils with present-day species to argue that evolution never took place. ... Last year, the Council of Europe warned that Yahya was also targeting schools in France, Belgium, Spain and Switzerland. In Britain, academics talk of expelling mainly Muslim science students. They do not make a fuss about it..., but say, very quietly, that if religion stops their students accepting evolution, there is no point in them staying at university.The question that needs to be asked in the wake of those words is; what is the cause of this panic? Why did the Atlas of Creation cause such enormous distress? Why so many prohibitions and precautions? Why is evolution not debated like any other theory? Why do European countries, which describe themselves as models on such subjects as democracy, freedom of thought and plurality, adopt a prohibitive and despotic line when it comes to Creation? The answer to these questions shows that evolution is protected for ideological reasons, that it is a theory built on rotten foundations that can only be kept alive by the protection of the States. However, it is people's discovery of the truth, which Darwinists never expected, that has accelerated these prohibitions and pressure. Indeed, the banning of the Atlas of Creation has led to the book being read by millions of people and to the true facts being disseminated very fast. Therefore, any new policy of prohibition aimed at Muslim or other religious students will only further accelerate the collapse of Darwinism.


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"I think the winners of tomorrow will be the companies that are able to adapt to a continuously changing environment in order to achieve future growth."
Paolo Maria Tafuri, Managing Director of Danone Kft.
What do CEOs think about their growth prospects in Hungary and globally? What has the biggest impact on their operation, and how are they adapting their companies to a rapidly changing market environment? The top executives of 171 companies took part in the 2nd Hungarian CEO Survey, prepared this year by the Hungarian member firm of PwC, the world's largest professional services network. Seeking answers to the above and other questions, the survey was conducted in cooperation with the Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (MGYOSZ).
Our survey shows that, despite the generally negative mood, Hungarian CEOs are very confident about their companies' prospects for revenue growth for the next 12 months, while only 5% expect the Hungarian economy to grow. CEOs are even more optimistic about revenue growth in the longer term: 71% expect their prospects to improve over the next three years. The responses given by the 1,330 CEOs polled for the global survey paint a similar picture: 81% of global CEOs are confident about their companies' growth prospects for the next 12 months, and 90% for the next three years. However, only 18% expect the world economy to improve.
Where do CEOs see growth opportunities?
Hungarian CEOs, like their global counterparts, see the potential for growth primarily in the development of new products, and in expanding in their existing domestic markets. However, it is also clear from our survey that, in order to exploit the above potential, Hungarian CEOs have to consider three important factors.The most important factor is improving relations with the two groups of stakeholders that have the biggest impact on businesses: regulators and customers. Another important factor which directly influences a company's success is its CEO's personal vision about business operation and their leadership style.
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The original funnel solar panel cooker was inspired by the CooKit. This efficient solar panel cooker was developed in 2007 using sheets of polypropylene. Recycled windows of clothes washing machines were used to create the greenhouse effect around the pot.
Funnel Concrete Cooker version
A variation of the cooker made of concrete and common mirrors has been tested since 2009. Some of the main advantages of this solar cooker are: low cost reproduction in every part of the world using local available common materials, intuitive and practical use, water rain resistant and wind resistant and no risk for fire ignition. The useful heating capacity of this model was estimated around a value of 100 W.
The metal version of the Celestino Solar Funnel Cooker is manufactured by Manik Solar Innovation in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. It is a convenient camping and balcony cooker.
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