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SOUTH KOREA: Legislatures' attempt to undermine fair trial
SOUTH KOREA: Legislatures' attempt to undermine fair trial
The alleged fabrication and concealment of evidence by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) is gaining more weight in a case of Mr. Yu who is on trial, charged with violation of National Security Act (NSA), it is noticeable that few legislatures have started joining in support of the NIS. It is a normal practice of political propaganda machinery that legislatures from the ruling party play a role in guardians of the NIS on the grounds that the NIS is under the direct control of the President. Thus, if the critiques of the agents and the director of the NIS are found guilty by the court of law, it would not only be a serious challenge to the leadership of the President but also an adversarial effect to the upcoming local election scheduled in June. From this perspective, those guardians come into play.
AHRC-STM-042-2014-1.jpgA legislature, Mr. Hong Moon-jong, who earned his Phd in education at the Harvard University in the USA and who is serving his third time, holding a position of secretary-general of the Saenuri Party, attended a news programme on March 12. Honourable legislature Mr. Hong expressed his views saying, "The director of the NIS is an outstanding military personnel but might have mistaken in the spy operation. A spy can do anything for the purpose of national interest." According to this account, then, the fabrication and concealment of evidence by the NIS against Mr. Yu is an act of a spy operation and it was done for national interests. He further holds his position to wait and see since confiscation and seizure has been carried out by the prosecutor's office.
AHRC-STM-042-2014-2.jpgAnother legislature, Mr. KIM Jin-tae, a former prosecutor who is serving for the first time, attended another news programme on the same day. Honourable legislature Mr. KIM argued, "The NIS agents might not be aware of the fabrication of the evidence and it was rather deceived." However, he has failed to explain why the NIS told a lie to the public that it received the evidence through a 'normal route' even though it was obtained illegally by way through fabrication. Furthermore, a person who is believed to be an associate with the NIS and fabricated the document attempted to commit suicide and left the last will that the associate confessed to have received money from the NIS for operational costs for the fabrication of the document. In addition, Mr. Kim's account is only supporting of the fact that the NIS has the absence of ability to cross check the authenticity of the document obtained.
AHRC-STM-042-2014-3.jpgAnother legislature Mr. LEE Cheol-woo, a former NIS agent who is serving as a legislature for the second time, had an interview with one radio and expressed his views on this case. Honourable legislature Mr. Lee viewed, "the evidence in question is small and minor and shaking the NIS is something that the North Korea wishes to see." However, his remark tends to deny the established principles in the criminal justice system and its function of justice delivery. In fact, the circumstances of how the confession was extracted from Mr. Yu's sister by the NIS during an almost 6 month period of detention without access to lawyer were not taken into consideration when making his comment.
Not all legislatures from the Saenuri Party agree with the opinion expressed by the three legislatures above. Some are aware of the serious nature of this case and say that the director of the NIS should be held accountable. Setting aside the fact that this has become a sensitive political agenda and remarks are mainly made for that purposes, there is something important missing. Even though the political parties have their own political interests over the case of Mr. Yu, they should not undermine or disregard the firmly established norms and principles in the criminal justice system for their own interests.
The fact is that Mr. Yu is charged for espionage together with the violation of the NSA and the evidence firstly submitted was the sole confessional statement extracted by his sister while being detained for almost 6 months in deprivation of the right to legal counsel. At the first instance trial, Mr. Yu was freed from charges relating to the NSA. In the appeal court, other new documents that were submitted as evidence before court by the prosecutor's office are now found to have been forged.
If the agents of the NIS are involved in fabrication of evidence and go free without being held accountable then the whole judiciary system in the country will come under serious question. If the prosecutors submitted the forged document as evidence without knowing, then the credibility of the investigatory power is in question. If it was done knowingly then the prosecutors shall not be freed from their criminal liability involved in the obstruction of justice. This again raises the question of the credibility of the prosecutorial system in the country. Under the current circumstance where at least one prosecutor dispatched from the prosecution office is serving at the NIS, it has a reasonable ground to believe that there is hardly a chance that neither the NIS nor prosecutors are aware of the fact of fabrication of document.
With regards to the concealment of evidence, if the prosecutors in this case exclude evidence which will benefit the defence of Mr. Yu, then, it again raises serious question on not only the abuse of power but also the serious nature of destroying justice. If this is the case, then, it is only portraying in itself that the prosecutors do not play a 'public' role but more or less play a great contribution to make up the case of espionage with ignoring principles of 'legal certainty' and 'equality of arms'.
Despite this serious nature that those principles are ignored by the law enforcement officers themselves, if the role of legislatures does not thoroughly scrutinise or monitor actions to uphold the principles, it is not a mere relinquishment from their responsibilities as legislatures but more serious nature of act disseminating ideas that the principle is not for them but to ordinary citizens. And this is clear opposite to the values of the democracy, rule of law and human rights. Cynically speaking, it is not new problems that have just emerged from this case. In fact, it has become a common understanding that only those who have no power are punished. Historically, Korean legislatures in general contributed to the development of democracy in the country. At the same time, they have also obstructed their political interests either one way or another, the development of established norms and principles (for details: AHRC-STM-245-2013). Now, after at least 25 years of experience of procedural democracy, it is time to take a close look and distinguish toward substantial democracy those who respect and uphold the values and principles of democracy, rule of law and human rights and those who do not, regardless of their political line.


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By Mason W. Canales
The Cove Herald
Atmos Energy began replacing natural gas service lines to about 300 customers in Copperas Cove on Wednesday.
"We already have a safe and reliable gas system in the city," said Doug Hill, public affairs manager for Atmos Energy in Waco. "This is literary just an upgrade of our system. We want to make sure we continue to have a safe and reliable system."
The lines that Atmos Energy is replacing are old steel lines that were probably placed through Copperas Cove some time in the 1950's, said Hill. The company is now using a modern poly pipe that will be inserted directly into the old existing metal service lines.
The only portion of the lines being replaced during this process is from the larger gas main to the costumers' meter. That is the only portion of the service line for which the company is responsible.
According to a news release from the city of Copperas Cove, the gas provider's contract crews will be in the areas of U.S. Highway 190, Carothers Street, Virginia Avenue and Bond Street.
The work being done conducted shouldn't effect drivers, said Hill. Most of the work is being done in a "city parkway" or behind the curb of the street.
Replacing the lines shouldn't effect the residents who are using the gas in their residence.
"It will be temporarily rerouted," said Hill. "We also are going to be using a bypass tool, so we can pass the service line and hopefully the customer won't be without gas. We will use that tool everywhere we can. It actually allows us to continue to service the customer and for us to continue to work."
The company will notify the resident or business 48 hours before the work begins by first attempting to speak directly with the customer.
Customers who are not available will have a flier left at the door that explains the process.
Hill did not know when the work in the area would be completed.
Atmos provides an average of 4,600-cubic-feet of gas to a residential customer per month, and its goal is not to interrupt the flow of the energy substance to those people, said Hill.
"We want to cause the least amount of interference to the public and to the customers as possible," said Hill, "and we appreciate every ones understanding while we do the work."
Contact Mason W. Canales at email@example.com or (254) 501-7474.
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Pregnant Lauren Silverman has finalized her divorce proceedings with Andrew Silverman in a New York Civil Court.
Simon Cowell's baby mama Lauren Silverman has finalized her divorce proceedings with Andrew Silverman. E! News reports that the former couple finalized the process in a New York Civil Court on Wednesday, December 4.
The two reached divorce settlement in August. At that time, it was reported that Simon's pregnant girlfriend would receive a little over $2 million. Lauren and Andrew apparently also agreed with joint custody over their 7-year-old son. The boy will mostly live in New York City.
The finalized divorce came in time for the former "American Idol" judge and Lauren's baby shower. Lauren reportedly is hosting a baby bash this weekend at a private residence in Los Angeles. The fun event will be attended by family members and close friends. However, there is no info whether Simon is going to attend the event.
In other news, the judge on "The X Factor (US)", who previously said that he would not accompany Lauren during labor, has changed his mind and stated that he would be with his girlfriend in delivery room. He told U.K.'s Hello magazine, "I will be in the delivery room, but I'll just try not to look too far down." When asked if he would cut the baby's umbilical cord himself, he said, "Are you mad? I'm not good with all that blood and guts stuff."


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A Manifesto! The Time Has Come!
By John Shelby Spong (retired Episcopal bishop of Newark) – October 15, 2009
I have made a decision. I will no longer debate the issue of homosexuality in the church with anyone. I will no longer engage the biblical ignorance that emanates from so many right-wing Christians about how the Bible condemns homosexuality, as if that point of view still has any credibility. I will no longer discuss with them or listen to them tell me how homosexuality is "an abomination to God," about how homosexuality is a "chosen lifestyle," or about how through prayer and "spiritual counseling" homosexual persons can be "cured." Those arguments are no longer worthy of my time or energy. I will no longer dignify by listening to the thoughts of those who advocate "reparative therapy," as if homosexual persons are somehow broken and need to be repaired. I will no longer talk to those who believe that the unity of the church can or should be achieved by rejecting the presence of, or at least at the expense of, gay and lesbian people. I will no longer take the time to refute the unlearned and undocumentable claims of certain world religious leaders who call homosexuality "deviant." I will no longer listen to that pious sentimentality that certain Christian leaders continue to employ, which suggests some version of that strange and overtly dishonest phrase that "we love the sinner but hate the sin." That statement is, I have concluded, nothing more than a self-serving lie designed to cover the fact that these people hate homosexual persons and fear homosexuality itself, but somehow know that hatred is incompatible with the Christ they claim to profess, so they adopt this face-saving and absolutely false statement. I will no longer temper my understanding of truth in order to pretend that I have even a tiny smidgen of respect for the appalling negativity that continues to emanate from religious circles where the church has for centuries conveniently perfumed its ongoing prejudices against blacks, Jews, women and homosexual persons with what it assumes is "high-sounding, pious rhetoric." The day for that mentality has quite simply come to an end for me. I will personally neither tolerate it nor listen to it any longer.


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VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Sushi, Breaking Glass & Magic on THE TONIGHT SHOW
Star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW WITH Jay Leno on NBC to promote her new film 'Family Weekend' opening in theaters this Friday. The actress spoke about her unfortunate accident which ocurred on the set of 'The Good Wife' last summer.
"I just want to say to anyone who's been hit in the head, the good news is, if you die, you don't remember it... it's the best," she explained. "So If I'd have died, don't worry I would have never known what hit me!" Check out clips from last night's appearance below!
Chenoweth, most recently appeared on Broadway in Promises, Promises. Her other theater credits include Wicked and her Tony-winning turn in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Her TV credits include her Emmy-winning work on "Pushing Daisies" and a guest starring role on Glee.


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To do today
Tampa Bay Rays Sneak out of work early and check out the 12:40 p.m. game against the Oakland A's at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $9 in advance, $11 at the door. Toll-free 1-888-326-7297. raysbaseball.com.
48 Hour Film Project See what two days in the strip mall gets you. Filmmakers from Tampa, St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas were challenged last weekend to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winner will go up against films from around the world. You can see the results tonight at 6:30 and 9 at Channelside Cinemas, 601 Channelside Drive, Tampa; $9 at the door. See 48hourfilm.com/tampa-stpetersburg.
RX Bandits The Vans Warped Tour alums bring their ska-punk sound to the State Theatre tonight with Facing New York and Portugal the Man. It's at 7 at 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. $12.50-$15. (727) 895-3045.
Wear to the Tear Fashion Show Vintage fashions get a hip twist, backed by music from DJ Unaslim and a live auction. Hang around after the fashion show for a late-night dance party at The Kennedy, 2408 W Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa. Free entry starting at 6 tonight.
Got Jokes? So a couple walks into a comedy club … Be prepared to share your jokes in this interactive audience playtime with sketches and games mixed with improv comedy at Side Splitters Comedy Club, 12938 N Dale Mabry in Tampa. It's from 8 to midnight tonight. Phone: (813) 960-1197. $15
Coming up
Guttermouth The California punk rockers play the Orpheum in Ybor city on Thursday with Rude Squad at 7 p.m. , 1902 Republica de Cuba Ave., Ybor City. $14. (813) 248-9500.
Make Believe Theatre Take the kids to hear stories about animals from around the world on Thursday morning in Animal Safari Stories at the Center Place Children's Theater. It's at 10:15 and 11:45 a.m. at 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon, $5. Call (813) 685-8888 or visit the Web site centerplacebrandon.com.


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Road closure announced
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, U.S. 90 from Zaunbrecher Road to Monceaux Road in Acadia Parish will be closed to motorists to allow crews to perform drainage repairs. The closure will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Motorists traveling westbound can detour using La. 35 to Interstate 10 to La. 1111. Motorists traveling eastbound can detour using La. 1111 to Interstate 10 to La. 35.
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Detroit - Miguel Cabrera is back in the Tigers lineup tonight.
He hasn't played for the last three games with an abdominal injury. He will be playing 3d base and batting in his normal three spot in the lineup.
The Tigers beat the Red Sox 3-0 yesterday and will look for two in a row over the Sox. Max Scherzer looks for his 20th win of the season tonight.
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Men of the West #26
Pat Buttram
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- estiv said...
I understand that he wrote the well-known gag about hippies for then-governor Reagan: "A hippie is someone who talks like Tarzan, looks like Jane, and smells like Cheetah." What a charmer.
Sometimes I wish that lovable onscreen characters never did anything offscreen at all. Put 'em in a coffin like a vampire until their next show. That way there'd be no ugly jokes, drunken insults, child abuse, assaults, murders, presidential administrations, etc., to taint the onscreen image.
- August 13, 2008 8:55 AM
- SomeNYGuy said...
estiv, the ideal performer you describe has existed for decades. It's called a ventriloquist's dummy. Having worked with them, I can attest to their admirable qualities.
- August 13, 2008 11:02 AM
- R.H. said...
That's a hillbilly.
- August 14, 2008 7:33 AM
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Recently my mother underwent a knee replacement surgery and had to stay at my apartment for a few weeks. Those weeks were great and we enjoyed a lot. I would come early from office and chat with her over a cup of coffee. Sometimes, we ordered Chinese and ate our food while watching some of the classic movies. One day, there was a power failure out of blue and my coffee maker snapped. I didn't know what happened, but the machine never started up again. So, both of us set out to buy a new coffee maker which was decent and in my budget. After a lot of speculation and discussion, I finalized the Jura Impressa F7 Espresso Maker. It is one of the best espresso maker on the market.
The coffee maker is complete in every respect and makes the best possible coffee in a jiffy. The machine has a compact and ergonomic design which speaks of the amazing craftsmanship of Jura Brand. The price is reasonable, the quality is unbeatable and the coffee is simply YUMM..!!
The Jura F7 Espresso Maker comes with an in-built grinder which reduces the effort of grinding the coffee beans. The new Aroma functionality of the espresso maker keeps the rich aroma of the coffee beans intact and contributes to the richness of the coffee. Along with the storage compartment, changeable frothing spout, measuring scoop and adjustment controls for grinding. The milk spout has been placed right next to the coffee spout so as to increase the ease of coffee cup transition.
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The Jura Impressa F7 Espresso makes the finest espresso shots and has reduced my visits to the coffee shops next to nil.
I feel that my new coffee maker is a boon for a coffee lover like me. What are you waiting for? Buy one and enjoy an altogether different coffee.


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Seasons booth and Lifestyle was celebrated at Orchids the International School-Nigdi, a well renowned school near Chinchwad, on 12th Sept by pre primary students. Parents were invited for the event. Students dressed in
costumes representing tribal, rural and urban communities. Models were set up pertaining to each Lifestyle. Children explained about the food, clothing and houses pertaining to each lifestyle. They also enjoyed dancing, while representing each community. For Seasons Booth Day- setup of 3 seasons was created. Food, clothing and atmosphere in each season was represented through these models. It was amazing to watch the enthusiasm of the children while explaining the models. Children also enjoyed making the take away craft and seasonal food items.


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The following are general details about the Sparrow and Weston. If and when there is more general interest on this topic, the information should be moved to an article:
The Charity and the Swan arrived at Plymouth in the end of June or beginning of July, 1622. Weston seems to have been unscrupulous and untrustworthy, promising much and delivering nothing. Certainly, the judgment of Robert Cushman (a member of the Pilgrim community who was handling business details for them in London) was not favorable : "The people which they [the Weston ships] carry are no men for us; wherefore I pray you entertain them not, neither exchange man for man with them, except it be some of your worst… if they offer to buy anything of you, let it be such as you can spare; and let them give the worth of it. If they borrow anything of you, let them leave a good pawn… I fear these people will hardly deal so well with the savages as they should. I pray you therefore signify to Squanto that they are a distinct body from us, and we have nothing to do with them, neither must be blamed for their faults, much less can warrant their fidelity." [1]
John Pierce, in whose name the Pilgrims' patent for the Plymouth land was written, agreed in this assessment, writing "But as for Mr. Weston's company, I think them so base in condition (for the most part) as in all appearance not fit for an honest man's company." [2] The approximately 67 men (many of them ailing) who had been on the three Weston ships stayed in Plymouth during the summer of 1622, being fed and housed and cared for by the Plymouth colonists who were in desperate straits themselves. Edward Winslow[3] complained "That little store of corn we had was exceedingly wasted by the unjust and dishonest walking of these strangers; who, though they would sometimes seem to help us in our labor about our corn, yet spared not day and night to steal the same, it being then eatable and pleasant to the taste, though green and unprofitable; and though they received much kindness, set light both by it and us, not sparing to requite the love we showed them with secret backbitings, revilings, &c."
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In the fall of 1622, the Weston men left to colonize an area north of Plymouth called Wessagusset. They soon fell into difficulties with the local Native Americans, as predicted by Robert Cushman. They not only "so wronged the Indians by stealing their corn, etc." that the Indians refused to trade with them, but they behaved generally in a very foolish and improvident fashion : "After they began to come into wants, many sold away their clothes and bed coverings; other (so base were they) became servants to the Indians, and would cut them wood and fetch them water for a capful of corn; others fell to plain stealing, both night and day, from the Indians, of which they grievously complained. In the end, they came to that misery that some starved and died with cold and hunger… By which their carriages they became contemned and scorned of the Indians, and they began greatly to insult over them in a most insolent manner. Insomuch that many times as they lay thus scattered abroad and had set on a pot with ground nuts or shellfish, when it was ready the Indians would come and eat it up; and when night came, whereas some of them had a sorry blanket or such like to lap themselves in, the Indians would take it and let the other lie all night in the cold, so as their condition was very lamentable." [4]


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MOSCOW. July 16 (Interfax) - Russian university graduates should not be restricted in their right to work for foreign companies or go abroad, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.
"As head of the government, I dislike the fact that some (graduates) are leaving Russia, nevertheless, I believe it is wrong to restrict our people in their rights," Putin said at a meeting with senior members of the Federation Council in Moscow on Wednesday.
Responding to Federation Council Speaker Sergei Mironov's criticism of the Bologna process and his proposal to introduce special measures to make Russian university graduates stay and work in Russia, Putin said: "We have conceptual differences with you."
The fact that some Russian young people go abroad has a positive side to it, he said.
"Our education systems are therefore showing their competitiveness," Putin said.
"You think that by getting European-standard diplomas our people are encouraged to look for jobs in foreign companies or abroad. We should act not through restrictions but through creating the optimal conditions for young people to work here, that is by increasing salaries and providing housing opportunities," the prime minister said.


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By Starshine Roshell | Monday, August 13, 2012
This week, lynda.com presents a free webinar for educators as well as corporate and government trainers. In Online learning: How video changes and enhances the way we learn, discover how a great online video addresses the "why" of each lesson, presents the big picture of the subject matter, and supports the big-picture idea with granular details and steps.
In the last three decades, education has moved beyond the four walls of the classroom to the infinite possibilities of the Internet. Training resources using rich media are everywhere: YouTube, Vimeo, Open Education Resources, lecture capture inside learning management systems, and third-party rich media libraries.
Educator and digital media expert Laurie Burruss leads our free webinar, explaining how these factors affect our learning:
• transcripts and closed-captioning
• playback controls
• anywhere/anytime access
• personalization and customization
• repetition and failure in a private setting
When: Thursday, August 16, 2012
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By Chelsea Adams | Wednesday, July 11, 2012
On Thursday, July 19, 2012 at at 11:00am PDT, lynda.com will be hosting a free webinar that challenges the status quo of standardized training, and discusses the benefits of individualized online learning. Led by lynda.com director of learning and development, Jon Robertson, the webinar aims to show organization leaders how to help inspire their teammates to genuinely want to learn.
Topics covered in the webinar include:
If you're interested in adapting an online learning program for your organization but feel that you could benefit from a greater understanding of how to approach education, please join us on July 19th to learn more about the education evolution currently transforming academia and how it applies to you, and the professional world.
By Lynda Weinman | Monday, March 28, 2011
In a collaborative partnership, lynda.com and New Media Consortium (NMC) are initiating a series of monthly webinars called Live with Lynda targeted at higher education to inspire thought leadership, support best practices in education, and to share strategies for online learning. Every other month I will interview a thought leader who inspires us all in education. On alternate months, Laurie Burruss, Senior Director of Education at lynda.com, will feature best practices and strategies for online learning in higher education presented by either educators in the nmc.org community or by lynda.com authors.
Michael Wesch, Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology, Kansas State University, joins Lynda on Wednesday for a webinar interview.
On March 30 from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., I am excited to interview one of my heros in education, Michael Wesch, Associate Professor in Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University. Dubbed "the explainer" by Wired magazine, Michael Wesch is a cultural anthropologist exploring the impact of new media on society and culture. His videos on technology, education, and information have been viewed by millions, translated in over ten languages, and are frequently featured at international film festivals and major academic conferences worldwide.
The topic of the interview is Authentic Learning, and here is the short description:
Join the interview and discussion related to how teaching practices are shifting from the sage on stage to group problem solving and student collaboration. Lynda interviews Michael Wesch about his personal journey as a teacher, the challenges he faced as he changed his approach, the successes and barriers to making the change, and watch as he and a few of his students showcase some of their current projects.
Learn more about Michael and his work at Kansas State University on its site. See his student collaborative work on his YouTube channel.
Live with Lynda webinar: Authentic Learning with Michael Wesch
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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Our sincere apologies for the incorrect webinar link posted earlier. For those of you who were not able to join us, the archive is now available at http://nmc.adobeconnect.com/p21022812/
By Crystal McCullough | Tuesday, November 9, 2010
On Wednesday, November 10 at 12pm PST/3pm EST, Lynda will be sharing her thoughts and ideas about the co-founding of lynda.com, her life, and her passion to share the love of learning. This webinar, hosted by the New Media Consortium (NMC) will be a special opportunity to hear from Lynda and her view on how our company has made a difference in so many people's lives.
The webinar will take place in the NMC Adobe Connect Seminar room, and is free and open to anyone interested in participating. Additional information, including about how to configure Connect, can be found at the NMC web site.
We look forward to having you join us!
By Crystal McCullough | Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Adobe is presenting a free webinar to introduce its Open Source Media Framework (OSMF) 1.0 this week, on Wednesday, June 9, 11:00 a.m. PST. The webinar will be led by Flash expert and Adobe Community Professional Lisa Larson-Kelley, and will cover what OSMF is and what can be done with it. OSMF is a free, open source ActionScript-based media player and playback tool designed to help simplify the process of building media-rich applications for developers and content providers.
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Rustenburg - Family members of slain Marikana miners were asked to leave the Rustenburg civic centre on Wednesday as videos of the August 16 shooting were screened.
During the inquiry into the event the evidence-leading team showed a series of videos and photographs taken when 34 miners were shot dead and 78 wounded near Lonmin's platinum mine in North West.
Chairman of the three-member commission, retired judge Ian Farlam, asked relatives who were not prepared to see the images to leave.
"To family members of those who died on August 16, at scene one (the place of the initial shooting), these images may cause them grief. Halt the screening of the videos to allow them (the families) to leave the auditorium," he said.
Only a few women walked out.
Wednesday's proceedings began with the screening of aerial photos and videos captured hours before the shooting.
The footage was part of evidence captured by the police and Lonmin security between August 9 and 16.
The August 16 video shows a delegation of Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) members returning to the koppie where workers had been meeting around noon. They had made an initial appearance on August 15, in the evening.
In the video Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa begins negotiating with police officers, and asks to use a police megaphone to address the strikers.
He tells the crowd the union had experienced problems arranging a meeting with Lonmin on August 16, because the "bigger unions" were not there.
The shooting happened hours after Mathunjwa spoke to the protesters.
The evidence-leading team, screening the footage, said the shooting happened shortly after the police stopped using water cannons on the strikers. - Sapa


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" Brand: River Island / Type: Shoulder Bag "
I had a bit of a clearout the last week, trying to prepare for the new year - out with the old and in with the new. I have a love of bags, and whilst this process was hard, throwing away bags, some of which I have had over 4 years or so and never use, I realised, I really don't have that many! My love of asos of course meant it was my first point of call, and I had spotted this bag on there some time ago and had it lingering in my wishlist. So when payday came and it was 20% off I knew I had to buy it.
The satchel is a lovely camel colour, made of faux leather, on the body and closes with a flap which has a slight crocodile skin/snake skin effect in beige. It has a small carry handle with gold chain hooks on either end and has a longer handle for wearing the bag cross body. I tend to wear the bag this way, as I found carrying it like a school bag looks rather tedious, and also it pops closed with one magnetic closing device which is a bit flimsy so I worry that by holding the bag by the handle it will put too much pressure on it, and the bag will pop open and my contents will go flying! So, as mentioned this means I wear it by putting the long strap across my shoulder and letting the bag hang. I love how it looks this way, my only small issue is that the handle is really long, and so the bag swings down by my thigh and constantly bashes against me when I am walking :( This is a problem a) because it's annoying and b) because I had a bag similar like this in the past and with River Island quality, after some time I find the bag rubs against my (usually for work) dark clothing and this transfers onto the bag making it look black and worn on this side.
The bag does look quite premium and nice enough with it's "gold" plated River Island plate on the outside which makes the bag look more expensive than it is. Also the tassels on the bag give it a fashionable edge which I really like.
Inside the bag has a zip pocket on the side opposite to the flap, where I tend to keep my phone/sanitary products/keys etc for easy access. On the opposite site, internally there is a large open pocket which I find handy for keeping things like my oyster card for near and easy reach. The bag unfortunately isn't the biggest of bags, but it is reasonably sized for someone like me who likes to bring everything but the kitchen sink! It can fit a mgazine, a small umbrella, a bottled drink, my rather large River Island purse and the dozens of other essentials I like to carry in my bag on a daily basis. One thing I would mention is to be careful not to overload the bag as the handle is rather thin, so concentrates a lot of the weight on a small pressure area on my shoulder. This results in the bag feeling heavier than it is and me constantly swapping which side I carry the bag on, to even out the pain!
I really bought this bag to replace the one I had before which was the same style but a different design. I knew all the pitfalls to expect, the quality of the material, and the bag sometimes feeling heavy if I overloaded it, but I like the look of it so was willing to sacrifice some pain for the beauty lol. It's a lovely bag really, and if taken care of it will last a long time. The bag can still be bought online and in stores for £35 but I managed to nab it on special offer for a decent £28. I think in hindsight I am glad I got it on offer, and I know I would have definitely only bought it reduced (me being money savvy, I notice all stuff on asos at some point or another seem to go down in price!) so I would recommend to anyone eyeing up this bag to get it on sale, 35 quid is a bit overpriced - you're really just paying for the River Island name!


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Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, November 13:
BRISCONNECTIONS - in a trading halt, last traded at 40¢. BrisConnections, the operator of Brisbane's airport link toll road, has asked that its securities be suspended from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), saying its debt may outweigh the value of the company.
BLUESCOPE STEEL - down 2.5¢ at 45.5¢. BlueScope Steel has scrapped a previously announced offer of $US300 million ($289.9 million) in notes to institutional investors.
INCITEC PIVOT - down 16¢ at $2.91. Fertiliser maker Incitec Pivot says the shutdown of a Mt Isa sulphuric acid plant for up to a month could cost it $25 million.
JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES - down 19¢ at $9.20. Former James Hardie non-executive directors who misled investors about its asbestos compensation fund have been fined $25,000 and disqualified from serving on boards for two years.
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK - down 17¢ at $23.64. National Australia Bank chief executive Cameron Clyne stands to be awarded almost $4 million worth of bonuses.
ORIGIN ENERGY - down 14¢ at $10.28. Moves from some state governments to set lower electricity prices will backfire over the long run leaving households worse off, Origin Energy managing director chairman Grant King says.
ORICA - down 99¢ at $24.01. Chemicals company Orica believes a new strategy of commercialising new products faster will lift profit despite a subdued outlook for the global mining industry.
OIL SEARCH - down 25¢ at $7.11. The cost of a liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea part-owned by Santos and Oil Search has increased by $US3.3 billion ($A3.18 billion) to $US19 billion ($18.34 billion).
QBE INSURANCE - down $1.07 at $11.80. Shares in global insurer QBE have fallen sharply after the company downgraded its earnings expectations in the wake of superstorm Sandy in the United States.
RIO TINTO - down 5¢ at $58.64. Mineworkers being made redundant by the closure of Rio Tinto's Blair Athol mine in Central Queensland will strike for 36 hours, saying the company discriminates against union members.


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Canterbury provides a time to get re-centered, and focused on the peaceful and essential things. Going every week brings me balance and comfort that can be hard to find other places. It is a welcoming community that means so much to me!
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"I appreciated the guidance that was offered by our leaders at this retreat, as I started each day with reflection & ended it the same. I also enjoyed the sense of camaraderie and adventure that I experienced with the other attendees." – Marina White
". I am deeply grateful for the opportunity that was given to me by attending Prov 8. I thank the Lord our God who has been there since the beginning of not only the world but also my birth. God, I believe, has done many wonderful things in people's lives including mine. Attending a retreat that was far away from home and not knowing what to expect gave me an anxiety. I was afraid that I would not fit in and be the outcast of the whole group. Nonetheless, I was thrilled and pleased to meet wonderful people who I soon became friends and bonded with. I was going through a rough time with family before attending Prov 8, and I felt as though I needed to go away for a weekend. I am glad I decided to attend the retreat because it not only gave me the chance to express myself and feel as though I could actually be able to breath again, but it also brought me closer to God. I was afraid that my connection to God was fading away little by little; however, by going to San Francisco and doing the exercise that was assigned to us by going to different places and reflecting on our experience with the word of God, I felt that I had found the answers I was looking for. I am glad I did not take this trip for granted; instead I decided to go and I have no regrets whatsoever. I encourage anyone to go and not think twice about the trip. It is worth-while and it will change your life forever and I say it from personal experience. A word of advice, give it your all and put heart to it. Let God be your guide in this journey. God Bless you and the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit." – Jonathan Lopez]]>


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I'm the Husband, with wife that wants to separate, we are fairly equally involved with kids. Wife is taking kids once every week or two to spend the night with her parents without consulting me. She is trying to "do more" know than she used to, which has me concerned I should do the same. Taking them to do stuff on day and telling me I can not come, etc. Should I be going out of my way to do additional things (like eat lunch at kids school, etc). How should I contest her taking kids? Is it hurting my case? I am taking easter week off to be with kids and have been thinking of taking them on a vacation by myself, which I know wife will not want me to do. Is this a good/bad/indifferent? Kids want to go. I'm keeping a journal of everything, any other tips to improve odds?
Definitely do not let your wife manipulate the situation. You have equal rights to your children, and if they want to go with you on vacation, then take them. I suggest you also take lots of photos with you and the children doing things together. Stay involved with their school, extracurriculars, and medical/dental appointments. Be sure the teachers know who you are and you know who they are. Don't let your wife push you out of these responsibilities. Be sure you have copies of important documents and photos in a safe place. Information is power. I suggest you talk with her about a separation agreement which provides for joint legal and joint physical custody, exchanging on a week-to-week basis, or some similar rotation. An attorney can prepare this for you for a very reasonable fee.Ask a similar question
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Vuillard explored sunlit themes at the turn of the century. Compare Place Vintimille to Camille Pissarro's easel painting, Boulevard des Italiens of 1897, to observe similarities to impressionism in Vuillard's image.
While it is autumn rather than spring in Boulevard des Italiens, Vuillard used the same high vantage point as Pissarro, creating a panoramic view of the busy street below. The viewer looks down through the trees to the façades across the avenue, and at the bustling activity of people and horse-drawn carts.
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A+ to RCBS Customer Service
Thought I'd let everyone know about my dealing with RCBS.
I bought a used RCBS Uniflow Powder Dispenser off Ebay for a cheap price,and there were a couple of the plastic parts that were cracked or broke. I knew this going in. I didn't figure it would cost much to replace them,so I got it.
I looked on the RCBS site,and didn't see part#'s for what I needed,so I e-mailed RCBS about them.I received an e-mail back and they said they would send the parts right to me,FREE of CHARGE!
Now that is great customer service,and I received the parts within a week of the e-mail.
If you send the powder measure into them they would have done that and refurbed it with any new parts it may have needed. That is RCBS they are top notch in my book for the CS you get.
Thats why all I use is RCBS and Dillon products and some Hornady Dies..
A definate issue to keep in mind when I finally make the leap into reloading! Thanks for the post Tx!!
My problem is getting them on the phone. Best time to call is 6:00AM PT. Alice is busy but the best CS rep!
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Red Door Theatre Presents BALD IN THE LAND OF BIG HAIR, 1/11 & 12
The Red Door Theatre Company will present Bald in the Land of Big Hair by Lisa Hamilton tonight, January 11 and the 12th, 2013.
It's a Comedy about Cancer! Cancer Sucks, but it's what we have. We walk through Joni Rodgers experience together; her words make us laugh and her characters make us laugh
and her journey makes us cry. You'll come out on the other side a little different; a little changed. The play is based on the book; Bald in the Land of Big Hair by Joni Rodgers
Half of the proceeds benefit a local nonprofit group: The Rosebuds - Breast Cancer Support Group (rosebudssupport.org).
Reception at 7pm, Show Time: 7:30pm tonight, January 11, 2013 and Saturday, January 12, 2013. Tickets are $25. Reserve by emailing: firstname.lastname@example.com. The theatre is located at 4513 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, Texas. Call 281-542-0500 for more information.


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Sabbath School: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Worship: Saturday at 11 a.m.
Early in 1975 a few Thai families met together and discussed their desire to form a worship group that would meet the spiritual needs of Thai Christians who were moving to the United States. Most of them were in the greater Los Angeles area. White Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church in Los Angeles was their mother church and members there encouraged them to form a group to meet in the chapel at White Memorial every Saturday.
They met there for 10 years and had more than 60 baptized members.
In 1985 they left White Memorial Church and moved to Pomona, so as to accommodate members from a greater area. They rented a facility in Pomona for five years and then purchased land in Redlands, so that they could build their own church. In 1991 they began making additions to the house that they had purchased in Redlands, so as to accommodate their growing numbers.
From their earliest days they have opened their church for worshipping God to Thai, Laotian, Burmese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and American families. Currently they have 175 members, including adults and children. Their desire is to meet the needs of and to improve the quality of life for those in their community. They offer language classes in Thai and English.


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You can take a bus to and from all parts of the city, 24 hours a day. So Conrado is located between Leblon and Barra da Tijuca - 10 minutes from each beach, 40 minutes from the International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown. Check our website for step by step.
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L'Oréal Paris HiP High Intensity Pigments Metallic Shadow Duo Reviews
Intense and CaptivatingI've never been stopped in the hallways at my school as much as I have when I wear any of my HIP eyeshadows and lipglosses. The pigments truly are amazing, and the colors pop so that my irises look like lightning blue. I adore these shadows for many reasons. 1. They have a great price. 2. Variety! 3. Long lasting. (usually I use a clear lipliner pencil along my lashes and then dust the shadow over...read more the waxy strip for long lasting color. I swear by this trick!) This ranks along the top of my list for shadows. I keep buying them and they never fail me. — 7 years, 8 months agoritaruppel | 3 reviews
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REBEL WITH SOME EYESHADOW!Finally you can get that smocky look. This eyeshadow mix of silver and black is perfect. Look DRAMATIC! This eyeshadow gets you noticed. Everytime I wear it people always ask me who did my makeup. The colors are so dark and dramatic anywhere you wear it you will look great! — 7 years, 8 months agoshaniniw | 26 reviews
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All Eyes on MeThis eyeshadow works really well. It really brings out my eyes and makes them pop. When I wear this duo to a party it makes me feel like all eyes are on me. — 7 years, 8 months agocolinda | 3 reviews
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Very Intense!This eyeshadow is bangin'!!! This is hands down, the best drugstore brand eyeshadow I have ever purchased! If you are looking for in-your-face color, this one will do it. It doesnt take much at all to make a lot of color come on to your eyes. I wear it when I go out for drinks at night, and it stands out just as much as MAC eyeshadow. I love this eyeshadow (as you can tell)! — 7 years, 10 months agoDollParts | 3 reviews
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Awesome...I have this in Platinum...and this is great for a dramatic eye...I am not fond of the silver which is like a foil...however the black is perfect with just a touch of sparkle. I highly recommend! — 7 years, 10 months agoBonJour773 | 80 reviews
great for high impact colorlove the look and feel. on the expensive side for drugstore brands but it is worth it. i have the blue one and it definitely works for night out events. highly recommend. lasts longer with a touch of primer and gives a bolder look. without primer, it goes on lighter and less impact. either way, i love it =D — 8 years agoparibiotic | 5 reviews
Must Have it in all Colors.I have practically every color. I love the dynamic colors. I love for my eyes to stand out and this eyeshadow makes that happen. If you dab the applicator in a little water before applying the color is intensified . Must have. — 8 years, 3 months agoTxmxBabe | 1 reviews
Tried and True!!L'Oreal's Paris HiP High Intensity Pigments Metallic Shadow Duo is Great! It stands up next to MAC products. It stays on all day long. It can be worn for a more bold effect or you can tone it down for a day look. It's packaged in asmall double sided compact, one side with a mirror and brush and the other has the shadow. It is very convenient. — 8 years, 3 months agowiedabachr | 3 reviews
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30 Days Of The 2014 Tony Awards: Day #13 - 42nd STREET
Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on what many consider the final musical in the Golden Age tradition, 42nd STREET!
We're In The Money
Boasting more hit tunes than a vintage radio song parade and featuring the fiercest tapping this side of Ann Miller, the final Gower Champion musical, 42nd STREET, is a classic musical that can claim winning the Tony Award for not only Best Musical in its original 1981 bow, but also Best Revival for its 2001 revival 20 years later. Showcasing a corps of talented tappers and an unforgettable opening sequence, 42nd STREET is brimming with appreciable attributes, first and foremost being the enchanting and earworm-packed score by Harry Warren and Al Dubin. To add to it all, 42nd STREET was produced by the iconic showman commonly referred to as "the abominable showman" himself, the one and only David Merrick.
"We're In The Money". "I Only Have Eyes For You". "Shuffle Off To Buffalo". "Forty-Second Street". And, of course, "Lullaby Of Broadway". What a score! What copious opportunities for able performers to stop the show! Furthermore, what a delightful vehicle by which to introduce future generations to some of the most beloved, outright melodically and lyrically brilliant Great Depression song standards! Based on both the original novel by Bradford Ropes and its subsequent hit 1933 film adaptation directed by Lloyd Bacon and choreographed by Busby Berkeley, 42nd STREET tried out at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., before making its way to the Great White Way in 1980. Sounding, smelling, looking and feeling like a hit from the get-go, the opening night of the musical was a huge success - and, in a highly dramatic and undeniably unforgettable turn of events, a fabled one, as well.
Following the riotous standing ovation at the opening night performance on August 25, 1980, producer David Merrick took to the stage to announce that director/choreographer Gower Champion - a Golden Age stalwart celebrated for contributing to such hits as BYE BYE BIRDIE, CARNIVAL!, HELLO, DOLLY!, I DO! I DO!, SUGAR, MACK & MABEL and many more - had passed away earlier that day, prior to the performance. The unfortunate news was met with understandable shock, with gasps and cries heard emanating from the attending audience, not to mention the effect that the announcement had on the cast and crew themselves. Merrick may have pulled off a coup in keeping the information to himself and presenting it in such a theatrical fashion, yet the fact that we are still discussing it to this day acts as irrefutable proof that Merrick knew how to make an impact - and create a buzz-worthy show business memory.
So, now, let's look at some of the reasons why 42nd STREET is one of the 15 longest-running musicals in Broadway history.
First up, take a look at the original Broadway production of 42nd STREET as seen on that year's Tony Awards.
Next, view the Tony Awards performance of the 2001 revival.
Lastly, check out a trailer for the recent UK tour of 42nd STREET.
As a special bonus, view the inventive TV commercial for the original 1980 Broadway production of 42nd STREET.
So, what is it about 42nd STREET that makes it such a lovable, praise-worthy piece of musical entertainment? Is it the caustic, colorful characters and the witty book? The hit parade of songs? The terrific tapping? Whatever the reason for shuffling off to Buffalo, 42nd STREET makes Broadway look not just good, but great - and the real-life story behind the musical is pretty darn fascinating, too.


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The University of St. Thomas Child Development Center has received a $500 Reach Grant from the Pillsbury Co.
The grant was given in honor of Janet Boyle, a Pillsbury employee whose child is enrolled in the center. The Reach Grant program recognizes the contributions of Pillsbury volunteers. Boyle is a member of the center's Parent Advisory Committee and has contributed many volunteer hours. The committee meets once a month and is involved in a variety of activities, including planning monthly gatherings for parents to discuss child rearing, hosting social events, fund raising and conducting a parent satisfaction survey.
Becca Swiler, director of the Child Development Center, received the grant at an awards celebration April 26.
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How do I get my girlfriend interested in flirting with other men, without feeling devalued, objectified? It turns me on and I see a totally different woman when men look at her, than I usually see on a daily basis. I love her and would not want her to cheat on me, but seeing other men flirting with her and she flirting with them is a huge turn-on and adrenalin rush for me and makes the sex wonderful. She says it makes her feel objectified. I don't want her to feel like this, but I would sure like to see her wear a short skirt and go out and watch other men's heads turn. Am I a nut?
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In a way, you're trying to turn her into an object of desire. It's sort of like driving around in a fancy car. In your mind, other people's stares increase the value of the car, and it becomes like a trophy you can parade around.
Some women like this, some don't mind, and some dislike it. It sounds like your girlfriend is in the latter category, and if this is the case, it's probably not a good idea to force the issue. She might regret having done it, and if she does do it, it will only be for your sake.10|10|0
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A senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), retired Captain Joel Sowu has urged the NPP Flagbearer to concede defeat and withdraw the matter from the Supreme Court.
The retired Soldier wonders why Nana Akufo Addo, who benefited from a graceful concession by Alan Kyeremanten, his arch rival in the NPP's leadership race ahead of the 2012 elections is not doing same.
Captain Sowu says Nana Akufo Addo's actions after the election suggest he does not believe in God as the final King maker in every contest.
Capt. Sowu indicated that the NPP should let the matter be while concentrating on future elections.
In a related development, son of Ghana's first President, Dr. Sekou Nkrumah says Nana Akufo Addo might lose miserably even if the Supreme Court overturns the results of the December elections.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer is in court challenging the validity of the elections.
Though Dr. Nkrumah does not have a problem with the NPP's decision to go to court, he maintains the posture of the leadership is creating disaffection among its sympathisers.
"Even if, for example, we stretch the argument and the Supreme Court [ruling] favours the NPP and it's not like they declared him the winner but points out that it has to be rerun, you would be surprised that he might lose miserably," he said.
Dr. Nkrumah said like him, many people would not be interested in voting if the election is to be rerun because they feel they have been put through stress and a lot of anxiety.


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I had my implants done 7 years ago when I was 37 and although I happy afterwards and they looked good I think I was just too old to adjust to such a drastic change in body shape. My partner at the time was happy I was happy and he thought I looked great so for a long time I didn't admit to my disappointment. Then one day about 2 years ago I realised that if I didn't like them I could have... READ MORE
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Good luck next week! The worst thing was the adrenaline rush I had half way through and made my legs shake but other than that it was all very very easy and quick. Going to dentist is worse! I loved being awake and being aware of what... READ COMMENT
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I had mine 7 years and then had them removed under local anaesthetic and it was a very straightforward op and I was awake so I know that for sure (LOL). I think if there are leaks or capsular contraction it gets a bit complicted. Try... READ COMMENT


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West Holmes took advantage of every opportunity that came its way, and the Knights created a few of their own in rolling over the Big Red of Steubenville 35-7 in the Div. III Region 11 semifinal Saturday at Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium.
The biggest break of the night came on the opening kickoff of the second half that bounced off a Steubenville player and Alex Wengerd recovered at the 28 of the Big Red.
"That was a big play for us. We've preached since we've been in the playoffs that you can't turn the ball over," West Holmes coach Kevin Maltarich said. "And if you get a turnover, you've got to take advantage of it. And our kids did."
On the very next play, Gabe Snyder hit Brady Arnold in stride heading into the end zone for a 21-7 lead and the Knights cruised from there.
"They got down after that and we knew we controlled our destiny from there," Snyder said. "I knew Brady was going to run under that with his speed. Watching him run under that was a great feeling."
Snyder didn't throw often, but when he did, he was effective, connecting on 4-of-7 passes for 54 yards.
He didn't have to throw often, because the ground game did its job, led by Layne Perone. The record-setting running back piled up 127 yards on 19 carries, and two touchdowns.
He gave the Knights a 6-0 lead at 8:09 of the first quarter, busting off a 9-yard run for a score. Logan Gallion's kick sailed wide.
The Big Red bounced right back with a 45-yard scoring strike from Corey Stinson to Kai McClurg to take a 7-6 lead with 4:57 remaining in the opening period.
Following a West Holmes punt and a turnover on downs by the Big Red, the Knights took the lead and never looked back with 5:21 remaining in the first half.
Perone powered in from 15 yards out and holder Arnold threw a two-point conversion to Brock Macaulay for a 14-7 lead that the Knights took into the locker room at the break.
Then came the big momentum swing with the fumbled kickoff.
"They took advantage of their opportunities. They're well coached," venerable Steubenville coach Reno Saccoccia said. "Tonight West Holmes was the better team. We gave them too many opportunities, and they took advantage of whatever we gave them. I thought at halftime we were still in the game. But we had a bad start to the second half, and they took advantage of it. That's what they were supposed to do."
The Knights made it 28-7 on a Garrett Mackey touchdown trot from 7 yards out. Gallion's conversion kick made it 28-7, and Grant Hay capped off the scoring with a 19-yard scoring jaunt with 7:28 remaining in the game.
"Congratulations to West Holmes. They're a good football team," Saccoccia said. "Tonight wasn't our night, but West Holmes was part of our problem."
The Big Red bows out at 9-3. The Knights improve to 11-1 and will face Dover next Saturday, most likely at Fawcet Stadium in Canton.
"People see that name 'Big Red' and the storied history. But our kids don't care about that. They know what they've got to do to win, and they go out and do it," Maltarich said.
The Knights were one play away from a shutout for the sixth time in six weeks according to Maltarich.
"Over the last seven weeks, we're one play or two plays away from having six shutouts. That says a lot about our defense," the coach said. "Right now our defense is playing with a lot of confidence.
"Our defense is playing very well. And so is our offensive line. Those two things are real big if you want to make playoff runs and win championships," Maltarich added. "We've got to continue to get better on both sides of the ball."
The offensive line isn't doing too bad, either. The Knights churned out 265 yards on 45 carries against the Big Red, while holding Steubenville to 97 yards rushing on 31 attempts.
"They had a really fast, strong defensive line. We worked all week on our fan blocks, knowing who to block, when and just work harder than them and hit them harder," offensive lineman Tyler Singleton said.
Mission accomplished.
"Those guys up front don't get enough credit up there," Maltarich said. "Tyler (Singleton)'s been doing that all year for us. That's nothing new for us. I can't say enough about our offensive line and our defense.
"Gabe is something else. He owns that defensive line and he knows all the ins and outs of our offense," Maltarich added. "It's not always throwing the perfect pass, but managing the game and running our offense how it's supposed to be run."
"I love making plays on defense, and I get to make a few on offense as well," Snyder said. "It's a great feeling. I just have to make sure I do my fakes and take care of the ball. Defense is the most fun thing you can do. I love hitting people.
"Every big play is a great experience," Snyder continued.
"We preach 'West Holmes, a team above all, but above all, a team.' I can't say enough about these kids," Maltarich said. "They really came together. We had a focussed week of practice and they weren't going to be denied."


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Hiroo Iizuka scored two goals to lead the Nippon Paper Cranes to a 5-1 victory in Game 3 of the Asia League Ice Hockey finals on Tuesday in Kushiro, Hokkaido Prefecture.
Nippon Paper holds a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Seibu Prince captain Takahito Suzuki scored the game's first goal at the 2:55 mark of the first period. In the period, the Rabbits outshot the Cranes 25-4.
Momentum shifted in the second period.
Iizuka tied it at 1-1 less than three minutes into the period. Darcy Takeshi Mitani, Hideyuki Osawa and Iizuka added goals over the next 10 minutes to give the hosts a 4-1 advantage entering the final period.
Joel Dyck scored Nippon Paper's final goal 6:25 into the third.
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REDLANDS >> Smiley Elementary is one step closer to installing a running track on campus.
The school has successfully raised more than $20,000 toward the effort that will replace a grassy field with a track that will benefit Smiley students and the community.
Donations have been raised by the school's Parent Teacher Association through various fundraising efforts. A $5,000 grant from the McDonald's Operators' Association of Southern California 2013 School Health Grant Program also has been received.
The school is still $2,500 short of its goal to build the track by Feb. 1 and is seeking people's help to raise the rest.
"The PTA is going all it can to make this track a reality after years of fundraising and planning," said Mindy Cockerman, Smiley PTA president who applied for the McDonald's grant. "We appreciate the importance of keeping our youth in the best shape possible and hopefully this track will motivate our kids and the community to think about the prescribed 10,000 steps daily."
Another group that will benefit from the track is the school's "Running Club" that meets twice a week in the morning. Participating students are encouraged to run or walk in the grassy field in the morning, but often shoes are ruined because of wet grass and dirt areas and injuries also are a concern, the school said.
Additionally, there is no proper way to track and measure club participant's mile accomplishments.
"It's nice for us here having a PTA group that's willing to put the time and effort into putting together funds for something that not just our school could use.... but the community," said Smiley Principal Jennifer Sherman. "When the track goes in, it will be available to anyone who lives in the neighborhood. That'll be the nice thing. And the PTA is putting forth a great effort in a track that not only can be used the way we want it, but will last. And that's key."
"We believe a demarcated and measurable track would attract community members who could walk in a safe and measurable environment. The track could also be incorporated into the lives of our students when they have physical education class. Clearly, our overall community would receive considerable benefit," Cockerman said.
Those wanting to help can drop-off donations at the school's front office at 1210 W. Cypress or by contacting Cockerman at 909-677-8440.
Those who want to make donations by check are asked to make them out to Smiley PTA.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the school at 909-307-5580.


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A MOVE to save money by removing dog bins across Bromsgrove has been slammed by the leader of the opposition Labour group on the district council.
The bins for dog waste are being removed from areas where they sit next to litter bins, in an attempt to de-clutter and improve the appearance of the district.
In these areas, dog owners are now being encouraged to dispose of dog waste using the normal litter bins, or mix waste with household waste provided it is bagged tightly and put inside grey bins.
Bromsgrove District Council says removal of the bins will cut maintenance costs, while reducing the chance of having bins overflowing or smelly as litter bins are emptied more frequently than dog bins.
But the move has been cricitised by Councillor Luke Mallett, leader of the opposition group, saying residents were now receiving a confused message after years of being told to only put the waste in dog waste bins.
"Residents are already concerned about the levels of dog mess," he said.
"Removing dog mess bins can only make the problem worse.
"The health risks, particularly to children, of dog mess are significant - the call to put dog mess in open litter bins could add to this.
"This is the wrong saving to be making and flies in the face of claims from the Conservative leadership that front line services are not being affected by their cuts.
"I'd urge the leadership to think again on this daft dogs dinner of a policy."
But Councillor Mark Bullivant, whose portfolio covers waste management, said it seemed sensible to remove dog bins, in areas that already have litter bins.
He said: "Not only will it improve the appearance of the district, it will also reduce collection and maintenance costs – not to mention having less, smelly, overflowing dog bins.
"I would encourage residents not to be concerned over the bin removals and look at the positives."
A district council spokesman said: "The council is always looking for money saving options and this is certainly one of those.
"The dog-waste specific bins were often filled with litter which meant the excrement was left on the ground and had to be cleaned up.
"We have removed six bins so far from Bromsgrove, all of which were adjacent to litter bins.
"Any dog bins still in good condition may be re-used elsewhere, and some are also being moved short distances to improved locations."


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Christopher Guest, best known for his role as Nigel Tufnel in This Is Spinal Tapas well as his stint on Saturday Night Live during the mid-'80shas been directing movies for several years, including The Big Picture and HBO's Attack of the 50-Foot Woman. His latest is the Spinal Tap-inspired mockumentary Waiting For Guffman, the story of a talentless drama teacher in Blaine, Missouri, who produces a bad musical for the celebration of the town's 150th anniversary. The locals cast in the play, including SCTV favorites Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy, as well as Spinal Tap alum Fred Willard, are swept away by the glamour of show business, especially when an important man from New York with Broadway connections promises to attend their performance. The Onion recently spoke with Guest about his new movie and his diverse career.
The Onion: This Is Spinal Tap is the mockumentary by which all others are judged. Why would you choose to make such a similar movie when faced with such a daunting comparison?
Christopher Guest: There's a simple answer: There's a kind of comedy that can only be done, I believe, in the same way we did Spinal Tap. And this is a discussion which, when we have been talking with journalists, is a difficult area to talk about because people get confused and/or it somehow gets misrepresented.
O: Try me.
CG: We didn't have a screenplay. Eugene Levy and I wrote an outline the same way we did with Spinal Tap. We wrote an outline, and it took quite a long time to delineate all the characters and show how they would all interact in this town. There were no rehearsals of any kind, other than for the actual show within Guffman, for the "Red White and Blaine" show, which was obviously a written piece.
O: And well-rehearsed.
CG: Not well-rehearsed. No. We actually rehearsed for three days. We didn't have a lot of rehearsal time because we only had 28 days to shoot the entire film. It was probably not enough time, but we were doing the best we could. We weren't trying to perform badly. And getting back to your question, improvisation on film is not something you see very much, certainly in comedy. And Tap was a way for usMichael [McKean], Harry [Shearer] and myselfto do that kind of comedy. It's different because you're hearing it for the first time. You're seeing the auditions you see in Guffman; those are the first time I ever saw them. It's not so much to try to do another documentary as to facilitate a certain way to do comedy. The people I chose to cast in Guffman are real masters, I believe, at that kind of comedy: Fred Willard, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. There's no outlet for that. There's no other way for them to do that. What I meant in the beginning, I said it's confusing to people because if something is billed as an improvised movie, people don't know what that is. The connotation, if anything, is bad, because it sounds glib in some ways. It's just people fooling around. And if it weren't in the hands of the actors I just mentioned, it perhaps would be. But these people are the best at what they do. If a jazz group gets up and plays, no one questions the integrity of that. They get up and they play, and everyone knows how to follow them and drop back when they have to. And that's another analogy I use.
O: The fact that the movie is about a staged production, is that in some way a connection to the fact that the only improvisation left is on stage now?
CG: It has no connection at all. It was just a story idea. I had gone to see a junior-high production 10 years ago of Annie Get Your Gun with 13-year-olds playing grown-ups, basically. And I was very moved. I thought it was very poignant, the whole idea of the seriousness with which they took this task. The director afterwards came up and he was crying, and they gave him roses. This is no different, really, because we're not trying to parody a small town in this. It's really to show that in human nature, this is something that would happen. And I make the point sometimes that if you were to go backstage at a Broadway theater and say that Woody Allen was sitting out there, people would just go insane. People would be falling all over each other, even though they're professionals. And they would make the same leap in their logic to say, well, obviously he's here to see me and put me in a movie.
O: The other reason the two movies [Waiting For Guffman and This Is Spinal Tap] compare is that they seem to be about the same thing, the incompetence of the main characters. They're always making fun of someone making bad art.
CG: It's obviously inherently funnier to have in a comedy someone who isn't doing something very well. That is the basis of most comedy. If you're showing people where it's smooth sailing, where is the joke? If you go back to any movie, even a conventional movie, with any comedians, they're either not terribly intelligent or they're not doing something well.
O: How did you get into making movies? Was The Big Picture about your own struggles trying to make movies?
CG: That is absolutely not autobiographical. I got into it in a very circuitous way. I started working in New York City as an actor and did many plays. I did regional theater, smaller theaters, children's theater. I painted sets before I ever performed. Then, after about five or six years of that, I joined up with the National Lampoon. The first years it started, I started writing. We did stage shows in which I was writing and performing and doing music. And then I did the Radio Hour. And when I did Saturday Night Live in 1984, part of my deal was that I got to direct all the movies that year. I directed nine or ten short films that year with Billy Crystal. This kind of interested me because it's really a natural extension of having some control over what you do. So it wasn't the normal approach, which is where people go to film school. I didn't go through that. I didn't go to film school. I had been an actor in movies, I had been in plays, and then I just sort of jumped into it.
O: Did anything about making Guffman make you think about The Big Picture, and how hard it is to make a movie?
CG: Well, I think there are truths in The Big Picture that keep coming back, that are universal things. But I've been very lucky; I haven't gone through those kinds of situations. I haven't had to do anything outside of show business my whole life. I've never been a waiter. I've only worked and gotten paid. It hasn't been a classic example of someone slogging through the business. But yes, again, it's a universal thing. With Guffman, we picked this small town. It was a fairly arbitrary thing. If you take it literally, then... [Pauses.] I've been asked by certain people, "Boy, I bet those people in Missouri are going to be mad." And it's like, try to maybe broaden your mind just a little bit and see that... [Pauses.] This happened to Spinal Tap. People said, "Boy, I bet Black Sabbath is going to be pissed off." And I said, "Look, it's kind of a generic thing here." I'm not any particular person. [Spinal Tap is] not supposed to be a particular group, in the same regard that Blaine is a typical town. Now these people are semi-psychotic, but you have to make them funny. That's the bottom line. People tend to laugh at this movie; that's the whole idea. And there's some reality to it. That's the other important thing we were trying to invest in this, is a sense of reality, which again comes from the fact that you're doing it as a documentary. You cannot behave in a way that is artificial, 'cause that's gonna just... Then it's over.
O: You were involved in National Lampoon in its heyday. What do you think of the state of National Lampoon today?
CG: Is it still being published?
O: Yes. They publish every six months just to keep the name in ownership.
CG: I'm honestly unfamiliar with the product now, so it wouldn't be fair to say.
O: So you haven't been involved at all.
CG: I haven't been involved since 1975. If there was a heyday. [Laughs.] I started at the very beginning in 1970, and I did five record albums for them, and we did stage shows and whatever, but that was it.
O: How do you feel about answering personal questions?
CG: Oh. Well, if it's too personal, I may hang up on you.
O: Well, it's kind of personal. But we'll give it a shot and see. If you don't like the question, you don't have to answer it. You're married to Jamie Lee Curtis, right?
CG: Okay, see, this is an area. No. I don't talk about the family. This is kind of an on-going thing that gets, honestly, to be kind of tiresome, only because, you know, you meet people in Boston and they say, "Boy, what's it like to wake up with Jamie Lee Curtis?" Well, you know what? We've been married for 12 years, and we have kids, and it's not like we're living some bizarre life here. We go home and we wear sweatpants and the baby takes a dump and we change the diaper. I don't mean to put you off here, but I just tend not to talk about it.


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For those of us who love chocolates, sweets, and delicious desserts, it can be tough to navigate the waters of Clean Eating. With a few small switches, you can enjoy delicious desserts and maintain your Clean Eating lifestyle.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that we all need to reduce the amount of added sugar in our diets, and if you're following a Clean Eating lifestyle, you'll want to avoid refined white table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup altogether. White table sugar is sucrose and is made from sugar cane or sugar beets and is highly processed. Brown sugar and turbinado (raw) sugar may sound like better choices, but they're also sucrose.
Many processed foods have added sugars and sweeteners that may not be so easy to spot. If any of these appear in the ingredient list, the product contains added sugar and you should consider putting it back:
- Brown sugar
- Corn syrup
- Dextrin
- Dextrose
- Fructose
- High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
- Maltodextrin
- Raw sugar
- Sucrose
- Sugar
A Clean Eating lifestyle eliminates artificial sweeteners, as the safety of these products is controversial. These are some main ones to stay away from:
- Acesulfame-K
- Aspartame
- Saccharin
- Sucralose
But don't fear Clean Eaters—here's a list of our favorite minimally-refined sweeteners to satisfy your craving. Just remember to watch your portions, because all of these sweeteners are carbohydrates, providing 4 calories per gram and cause blood sugar levels to rise.
Although it's similar in calories to table sugar (21 calories per teaspoon for honey compared to 16 calories per teaspoon for table sugar), honey is slightly sweeter, so you may be able to use less honey than you would sugar. Honey contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals and is thought to have antioxidant disease-fighting properties. It's been recommended to help treat allergies, fight infections and provide cough relief. Honey has an intense flavor that varies depending on the source, so be sure to taste it before adding to recipes.
Agave Nectar
Made from the agave cactus that is also used for making tequila, this sweetener ranges in color from light amber to dark caramel and is 25 to 40% sweeter than table sugar and has the same calorie content per teaspoon as honey. Agave nectar contains trace amounts of minerals, and has been touted as a healthier choice because of it's Glycemic Index profile, which shows that agave may not raise blood sugar levels are much as other sweeteners.
Pure Maple Syrup
Maple syrup contains slightly fewer calories (17 calories per teaspoon) than honey, and is made from the sap of maple trees. It has small amounts of zinc, iron, calcium, potassium and manganese, and like honey, it contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. Just be sure that the syrup you purchase is "pure" and not maple-flavored.
Need help simplifying your Clean Eating lifestyle? Check out the eMeals Clean Eating Meal Plan, which provides seven approachable clean eating dinner recipes and a shopping list each week.
Check out these Clean Eating Dessert Recipes:
Clean Eating Pumpkin Oat Balls
Clean Eating Toasted Pecan Tart
Balsamic and Ginger-Glazed Plums
This post was written by our Clean Eating meal plan writer, Ashley Strickland Freeman.