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Your Google Plus (G+) hover card is the first impression people have of you inside G+. Well, actually your profile image is the very first impression. When G+ users mouse over your profile image in posts or comments you make, they can see your hover card pop up.
Go test it out. Visit Google Plus and hover over anyone's profile image. See the hover card appear?
Besides being a mini-profile, this hover card has the option for adding a person to a circle. While some people probably click over to your full About tab, most people probably make a split second decision based on what they see in that hover card. This is the moment of truth when it comes to gaining followers.
None of us want followers just for the sake of having a huge number on our profile. That serves no purpose. But having targeted followers, people who have a connection to you in some area, is the foundation of social networking, especially if you are using G+ for business purposes. (And you should be using G+ to build your business even if you dislike the platform personally.)
I encourage you to invest time on G+ to post, comment, +1, and join discussions in groups. But don't neglect optimizing your own hover card so that you are making that powerful first impression which moves people to add you to their circles (or even reach out to you for projects).
The Anatomy of a Google Plus Hover Card
You won't find any settings on G+ for editing your hover card because it is automatically created from elements in your profile. So let's analyze where these parts come from and how you can optimize them to your benefit.
Of course, your cover image appears at the top with your profile image in a circle. But let's zero in on the words underneath. There are four possible lines of text on your hover card below your name. None of these are labeled on your actual hover card, but I'm referring to them based on where the content is pulled from your profile.
If any of these areas are blank in your profile, they will not appear on the hover card at all. So you may have zero, one, two, three, or all four of these possible parts depending on how thoroughly your profile is filled out.
Tagline (#4 in diagram)
Where to Edit: On your profile under Story → Tagline.
The first line on your hover card is the first 34 to 40 characters (it varies) from your tagline. Use an online character counter to help you narrow down your essential keyword descriptions into that tiny character allowance.
Put the most important words first, and write concisely, realizing that the hover card can't show much and that you have the entire Introduction section to be verbose.
Avoid inspirational quotes because they are too abstract to help people make a good choice about circling you and what circle to put you in. Your blog or business tagline may or may not work here.
Use words that would attract the kind of people you want following you on G+. Use the keywords that you want to be known for in the eyes of your readers, your customers, and Google.
Works at (#5 in diagram)
Where to Edit: On your profile under Work → Employment; tick current.
The second line on your hover card is your current employment. (Current must be ticked in order for this to show.)
Your employment line will not hyperlink, but it can be a URL. If you are a blogger, I suggest your blog URL there. If you are a business owner, put the name or URL of your business.
Education (#6 in diagram)
Where to Edit: On your profile under Education; tick current.
This is great for students, but a wasted line for those of us not still in school. Like employment above (and places below), you must tick current in order for your education details to show on the hover card.
However, anyone can take advantage of this line by putting whatever you want into a field on the education tab and ticking current.
Use this as a way to get another website URL into your hover card or some other important information. Yes, it's not technically correct to use the education field in this way. But since the hover card doesn't have labels on the information, it doesn't look obvious to people viewing it. Over on your profile page, however, your current education field will show up as an overlay on your cover image as "Attends [your data]." So make sure it's not too strange.
Lives in (#7 in diagram)
Where to Edit: On your profile under Places; tick current.
The last potential line on your hover card is your current location. If you want to be found locally, this is very important. But even if all of your work is online and your location doesn't matter, it can help people know what time zone you are in so that they can call you at appropriate hours.
How I Optimized My Own Hover Card
In preparing this blog post, I realized that my own hover card needed some serious attention.
1. I changed my tagline from this behemoth 57 characters [homeschool mom; social media consultant; writer & blogger] to this svelte 37 character beauty
[social media ¦ homeschool ¦ blogging]. Now it all shows up and points to three keywords that are most important to me.
2. I wasn't taking advantage of the education line, so I added my own professional website jimmielanley.com to the education section and ticked current. Now I am using every possible line on my hover card.
3. I realized that my short cover image was appearing really ugly on the hover card. It was an image of wisteria blooms but because I purposely made it shorter than the recommended size, it didn't look its best for this first impression. As much as I dislike the massive cover image, I reverted back to the standard size with an image from a Yellowstone vacation a few years ago.
Now It's Your Turn
Go to your G+ posts page and hover over your profile image. What does your hover card look like? Have you capitalized on each possible line of text? Is your tagline awkwardly truncated or too vague to help potential followers? Ten minutes of time spent on your profile today will lead to more targeted followers on Google Plus when you optimize your hover card.
[NOTE: The screenshots and explanations here refer to a hover card in desktop view. Mobile G+ apps show a modified hover card without any tagline.]


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For all you motorsports fans, Patrick Gallagher, of CJ Wilson Racing, will have on a distinguishable helmet when he races at Mid-Ohio this month in the 2013 SCCA Pro Mazda Playboy MX-5 Cup. He'll don a helmet that is a replica of the Ohio State football team's headgear, giving a whole new meaning to the term "silver bullet."
Wilson is currently a mechanical engineering student at Ohio State. An avid fan of his university, Gallagher found the perfect way to pay homage to the Buckeyes on the race track.
The helmet was created by Andy Blackmore and painted by Tyler Cenarrusa of Censport Graphics.

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Kevin Eastman Compares NINJA TURTLES Movie to THE AVENGERS
It seems like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman is very excited about producer Michael Bay and director Jonathan Liebesman's take on Ninja Turtles even though we've been hearing a bunch of negative stuff about it. Of course there's the chance we'll be blown away, especially if what Eastman is saying is true. He's comparing the movie to The Avengers in terms of "scope and roots origin," which sounds cool in theory. Only time will tell if that is what the movie will turn out like that though. Here's what Eastman had to say about Lisbesman's vision for the movie in a recent interview with NBC 5 Chicago,
Jonathan Liebesman is going to make a great film. From what I've seen of the script, it's fantastic. Michael Bay has made some great and intense movies. We're talking about being inspired by movies like 'The Avengers' for scope and roots origin and 'The Raid: Redemption' for fight scenes and 'Rise for the Apes' as far as computer-quality style.
I think it's interesting that Eastman is excited about it, yet the other co-creator of the franchise Peter Laird isn't happy with what he's seen and read from the film at all. I guess it all depends on who you trust more. Eastman also did an interview with The Examiner in which he addressed the fans of the franchise saying,
I like to answer this by basically telling the fans first and foremost not to worry, this will be a great TMNT film. Much like many thirty year old concepts, the TMNT's have been re-invented a number of times, some were stronger than others, but if you look at what Viacom/Nickelodeon has done/allowed to happen with the new TMNT animated TV series, and the new IDW comic series, each has a slightly new and refreshed take on the 'core concept,' the new film will be the same, a film 'well placed' in the TMNT lore the fans will enjoy. If we learned nothing else from one of my favorite comic book based films, The Avengers, that there's a lot to be said about never forgetting that core concept and core fan-base.
Eastman is really rooting for this movie isn't he?! As a fan that grew up reading the comics, watching the animated series, and the early films... I really hope this movie turns out as good as Eastman says it will be. It is possible.


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How Long Has That Been In Your Fridge?
You've probably been here before: you're cleaning out the fridge and you get to that open jar of mayonnaise. You wonder how long it's been there, and when you opened it. Then you realize that even if you could remember when you opened it, you wouldn't know if it was still any good. The labels, if they're even there, are often confusing. So what do you do? Well luckily I've got the tip and the answer to help you out. To find out
The folks at ShopSmart were recently on the CBS Early Show and offered some practical advice regarding how long things last once opened.
Here are some of their tips:
- Mayonnaise lasts 2 months once opened.
- Eggs last 3-5 weeks.
- Leftovers should be good for 3-4 days.
- Jarred pasta sauce is good for 5 days once opened.
These are just general guidelines, you should just use your best judgement. And as I always say, when in doubt, toss it!
So how do you know how long stuff has been in your fridge? It may sounds ridiculously simple, but all you have to do is label the jars when you open them. Simply put today's date on the labels and then next time, you'll know how long it's been in there. I have a set of adhesive labels that I use, but a set of "Hello My Name Is" stickers could be a lot of fun too.
How about you, do you have any labeling tips?
Source: LifeHacker and CBS News


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Here's three quarters of an hour of Led Zeppelin slightly before the O2 reunion. It's for Earls Court in 1975, to be exact. You have to love YouTube. Most of my life it would have been almost impossible to show someone not actually in my house a video of something worth watching. This YouTube video expands to full TV screen and looks great.
Don't be annoyed by the way the video starts off with mandolins and acoustic guitars - that's the way Led Zeppelin were. Unlike modern banjo/mandolin combos, they were quite capable of finding the heavy metal underneath your hood, and they do so a little later. The rockinghood become a little warm, in fact.
I saw Led Zeppelin at Earls Court in 1975. I just thought I'd mention that. They were magnificent.


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Just 21 percent of Iowa voters support the reprehensible bill that would criminalize undercover videos produced at the states factory farms and slaughterhouses, whereas 65 percent oppose it.
Even though the survey was funded by HSUS, the question is phrased in a fairly neutral way.
This bill has now turned into a liability to every politician who supports it. (Via Shapiro.) Link.


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MUNICH (Sep. 11)
Ambitious plans for next year's Bundestag elections were announced by the anti-Semitic "German Reich Party" at its national convention held in Wiesbaden and attended by more than 250 delegates and 800 guests. The "German Reich Party," largest of the avowedly neo-Nazi political groups in Germany, polled 300,000 votes in the last Bundestag elections. It is represented in a number of state and local parliaments.
The convention elected Wilhelm Meinberg, a professional Nazi, as the new leader of the party. Dr. Heinrich Kunstmann, a notorious Nazi physician, was elected deputy leader. The latter is considered by the "German Reich Party" as Germany's rightful chief of state because he briefly succeeded Hitler as chief of state after Hitler's suicide.
Herr Meinberg joined the violently Jew-baiting "Racist Defensive and Offensive League" in 1919, the "Steel Helmets" shortly thereafter and the Nazi Party in 1929. Ever since he has been a professional Nazi, holding various high positions in the Nazi apparatus. He was also a member of the Prussian legislature, head of the Nazi "Reich Food Estate," labor director of the "Hermann Goering Works," "Reichshauptamtsleiter" of the Nazi Party and SS general. He now lives in Westphalia.
In 1953, the Adenauer Government brought suit before the Federal Constitutional Court to have the "German Reich Party" declared unconstitutional because of its Hitlerite affinities and sympathies, but the suit was dropped the following year on the basis of a strange secret deal and for reasons which have never been explained adequately.


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Christina Aguilera has given birth to her first child with hubby Jordan Bratman Friday, January 11, it has been confirmed.
Finally. Christina Aguilera has ended her impending motherhood session when she gave birth to her first child with husband Jordan Bratman Friday, January 11 in Los Angeles.
The joyous new parents announced the birth of their baby in a quick text message to friends and family around 4 P.M., saying "Baby has arrived. Mom and dad are doing well!"
And while there were no further details immediately available, Christina's representative has promised "As soon as I have more information I will let you know."
Christina began dating music marketing executive Bratman in early 2002. Their engagement was announced in February 2005 and they married on November 19 the same year in the Napa Valley.
Formally confirmed her pregnancy to Glamour Magazine in early November 2007, Christina told the publication she would "enter into mommyhood" at the start of next year. She then celebrated her impending motherhood with a blue-themed baby shower held at her Beverly Hills home last November.
In addition to all, the pop star also exposed her growing baby belly in the January 2008 issue of Marie Claire and sat down for an attention-grabbing interview with the magazine. She among others talked about her pregnancy and what to expect when you're an international superstar who's expecting.


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Varsity Academy at Menno Simmons School in Southwest Calgary is your best option for fall and spring basketball training in the region.
Varsity Academy in Calgary has been the place for NBC Camps' pre-season and post-season basketball training since 2008. VA is your chance to give your child a weekly dose of NBC Camps enthusiasm, intensity and confidence building throughout the school year. Outstanding NBC coaches invest in kids each week under the leadership of long time NBC Camps master teacher Benji Williams.
We select outstanding people we believe are of high integrity and character, work ethic and willingness to pour their lives into helping athletes be their best. We work hard to hire college players and coaches, along with high school coaches who are dynamic and competent teachers of the game.
The NBC Difference
Unlike other camp programs where skills training falls under the expertise of the camp director, NBC Camps has built a program of training to help each camper walk out of camp a better player and person. Our site directors work as event managers helping to run a great week of camp and facilitating the implementation of our specific camp expectations. Our basketball instruction is based on skill curriculum and talent development we believe are essential to take your game to the next level. Though coaching styles and drills may change, our master teachers receive DVDs, lesson plans, and detailed training on how to maximize this week of camp. Coaching at camp is much different than coaching a team. With over 40 years experience, our goal is to give you the best basketball and life skills instruction possible.
Coach the game at a world class level. FAB 4
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• Finish strong, never give up
TEC Method
The ability to know, understand and apply is the heart of NBC's Teach, Encourage, Correct method. True teaching takes place when the student knows how to reproduce the skill and self-correct the skill when it is wrong.
NBC Camps-Varsity Academy Fall Session
Dates: September 18 - November 13
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Age Group: D2 Boys and Girls 9-13 years of age D1 Boys and Girls 14-18 years of age
Designed for ages 9-13, we divide athletes into training stations based on skill level and ability. It is worth the investment to learn basketball skills correctly during the formative years. We take pride in making sure athletes can execute skills correctly. Each athlete is important to us and we want to help you reach your basketball and life dreams and goals.
High School Elite is designed for high school athletes. This program is set up to challenge advanced players and will teach skills appropriate for the high school player. Intensity and competition will be high priorities. The Fall program is specifically designed to help prepare you for basketball season. Freshman-Senior athletes may enroll. Younger athletes will accepted at the discretion of the VA staff. This program is designed for the older and more skilled high school age players. Teaching takes place primarily through competitive games and structured, organized play.
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NBC Calgary Varsity Academy will now be located at Menno Simons Christian Schools. They have a standard sized gym with 6 baskets.
My son has always been an aggressive player and I have been working with him to always show good sportsmanship. It hasn't been until he began attending the NBC camps and VA that he has finally gotten it. You coaches have been such positive role models for him. I appreciate the positive influence that he gets at the NBC camps and VA. He finds the camp challenging and more importantly he enjoys being around not only the people that are attending but also those running the camp. He is looking forward to attending the Spring session and is also trying to recruit some players to join. Thanks again for all you do and I look forward to working with you and VA this Spring.
Coach, Last weekend he played exactly as you would expect and the way you taught him, he was dominant inside and out, dribbling and rebounding. Averaged 30 per game, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocked shots. He was ask to be on the AAU Traveling team. I guess the question on how he would stack up against his own was answered by himself. I wish you could have been there. I know that it is because of you and your coaches that he is getting to play at a elevated level. A number of coaches from their called and said they were very impressed by his overall play. He will be back with you soon. Thank you. Your program builds better ball players.
Today in the gym I watched him take it to the hoop against anyone who tried to stand in his way over and over. He took over the court like I knew he could, but now I think he knows he can too. I even watched him break out a couple of those moves under the hoop that you guys worked with him on. Of course the guys in the gym went crazy and his confidence went up.
I have been a very strong supporter of NBC Camps over the last 10 years, sending my kids to countless camps and spending thousands of dollars, but those few hours on Sunday were priceless!! Thanks again for spending that extra time!
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South-East Asia Directory
: Society and Culture
Andy Brouwer's Blog
- A writer who lives and works in a country with a wealth of ancient history, culture and a terrible recent past.
- A community for people living, working, teaching and traveling in Cambodia with discussion board.
- Portal for Cambodians and Cambodian-Americans. Includes pictures and a discussion board.
Khmer Voice
- Since 1995, a public forum for Cambodians to express themselves through poems and stories. New works, how to publish, membership and news bulletin.
Cambodian Genocide Program
- Yale University study of the period 1975 through 1979 during which 20% of the population lost their lives.
The Digital Archive of Cambodian Holocaust Survivors
- CyberCambodia aims to digitize and distribute survivors' stories on CD-ROM and via the Internet. Pictorial history of the Khmer Rouge takeover along with information on the country today.
François Ponchaud, Cambodia: Year Zero
- The Modern History Sourcebook provides an extract from Ponchaud's book published in 1978, giving accounts from Khmer Rouge survivors.
From Sideshow to Genocide
- Stories of the Cambodian holocaust by Andy Carvin.
Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide
- History and photographs of Pol Pot's secret prison, codenamed "S-21".
Beauty and Darkness: Cambodia in Modern History
- A collection of documents, essays, articles and photographs on recent history, particularly the Khmer Rouge period, with bibliography.
Friends of Pol Pot
- Article on US responsibility for the rise of the Khmer Rouge by journalist John Pilger.
A Tragedy of No Importance
- Investigation of the March 30, 1997 grenade attack in Phnom Penh, the US FBI's investigation of the incident, and the failure of attempts to export democracy and development to Cambodia. By Rich Garella and Eric Pape.
American Assistance and Japan Relief for Cambodia
- Project to develop rural elementary schools established by former Tokyo bureau chief of Newsweek, Bernie Krisher. With matching funds by the World Bank, donors may qualify to have their own names on the schools. How to donate, press clippings and reports.
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
- NGO promoting and protecting the country's democracy, human rights and development. Includes news, programs, reports, activities, photo gallery and links to the Cambodian constitution and laws.
Cambodian Defenders Project (CDP)
- Established in 1994, the primary object is to provide free legal defense to the poor and the vulnerable. Information on activities, Cambodian Law, publications and donations.
Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP)
- Non-partisan research institute promoting dialogue between government officials and local and international organizations with the purpose of making informed decisions about public policy.
Cambodian Red Cross
- Humanitarian organisation engaged in provision of health services, disaster management and promotion of humanitarian values.
The Documentation Center of Cambodia
- Non-profit international NGO in association with Yale University's Cambodian Genocide Program to document Cambodia's "killing fields". Information on the project, forensic and reconciliation studies and publications.
Don Bosco Foundation of Cambodia
- A non-profit organization and international NGO for education and support to children and youth from poor backgrounds or at risk.
- A non-political, non-denominational NGO which runs 12 interlinked programs for homeless and vulnerable street children. Descriptions of programs, the children, current and special events.
Khmer-Buddhist Educational Assistance Project
- Purpose is to engage and assist Cambodians to recover physically and culturally from more than two decades of war. Information on its history, objectives and current projects.
Khmer Institute
NGO Forum on Cambodia
- Collections of resources and contact information.
Sangkheum Center for Children
Tabitha Foundation of Canada
- Information on development projects undertaken by the charity. Craft products for sale.
The United Nations in Cambodia
- Official coordination site provides information on the activities and progress of the UN agencies working in the country. Includes publications and reports.
Khmer Front Party (KFP)
- Nationalist party founded by members of the Democratic Front of Khmers Students and Intellectuals Association; opposed to Vietnamese influence in Cambodia. Related links, MP3 files of speeches, and history provided.
Light of Justice
- Information on the banned book, by opposition leader Sam Rainsy.
Sam Rainsy Party
- Formerly president of the Khmer Nation Party, now leader of his own opposition party. Information on the SRP, membership, campaign bulletins and schedule.
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Factory output rises solid 0.6% in November
Factories increased output in November for the fourth straight month, led by a surge in auto production. The gains show manufacturing is strengthening and could boost economic growth.
The Federal Reserve says factory production rose 0.6 percent in November after a 0.5 percent gain in October. Production of motor vehicles and parts rose 3.4 percent, rebounding from a 1.3 percent decline in October.
Overall industrial production — manufacturing, mining and utilities — grew 1.1 percent in November, the fourth straight gain. Colder-than-average temperatures drove greater utility production. Output is 21 percentabove its recession low of June 2009, the month the downturn ended.


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Good and bad news in the long war against poverty
First, the good news: there are far fewer poor people in Asia than we thought.
Now the bad: the number is growing rapidly.
Counting the poor is a tricky business, especially if you are trying to do it across borders. Economies are developing at different speeds, while incomes, prices and the purchasing power of different currencies all vary widely, making international comparisons difficult. As a result, the traditional definition of poverty as an income below US$1 a day is catchy but badly flawed and long out of date.
In an attempt to get a better grasp of the numbers, researchers at the Asian Development Bank have spent the last three years conducting a major study of regional poverty. Their conclusions are both surprising and worrying.
The big problem with trying to devise an international measure of poverty is that the same things cost different amounts in different countries. As a result, someone earning the equivalent of US$1 a day in Nepal may be able to scrape by fairly well, but someone with the same income in Thailand or Malaysia would be facing the bitterest hardship.
To get around this difficulty, past attempts to come up with an international standard have taken different countries' official poverty lines and made an adjustment based on the price of a typical basket of goods and services to correct for differences in purchasing power.
Applied across 16 relatively poor Asian countries, this method tells you there were 1,042 million people living in poverty in the region in 2005 (China 'declined' to participate and is not included).
The trouble with this calculation, according to ADB economists Ifzal Ali and Rana Hasan, is that the shopping basket of a typical household includes things like cars and holidays which the poor are highly unlikely to buy, so the results are misleading.
Not only do the poor buy different things to the wealthy - they do without package holidays but spend far more of their incomes on food - they typically buy in smaller quantities and may well pay different prices, for example by shopping in wet markets rather than Carrefour.
To allow for this, the ADB compiled a shopping basket of things that poor people are actually likely to consume in order to calculate poverty-specific PPP measures.
As a result, they determined that for Asia the poverty line should be drawn at US$1.35 a day (in PPP-adjusted terms) and calculated that in 2005 some 843 million people across the region fell below this level, almost 200 million fewer than originally thought.
This is encouraging. But the real value of an international standard is that it allows us to see which countries have made the most progress towards reducing poverty in recent years, and whose policies have been the most successful.
The big winner here is Vietnam, which between 1993 and 2004 cut the percentage of its population living below the poverty line from 61 per cent to just 16 per cent. The worst performer was Bangladesh, where the proportion of poor people has actually risen since the early 1990s (see the first chart below).
Clearly, high economic growth rates have played a big role in lifting many Asians out of poverty. But Dr Ali also credits Vietnam's performance to a strong focus on agricultural development, which boosted rural incomes early on in the high growth phase.
Unfortunately, however, Asia's achievements in poverty reduction are now threatened by the recent sharp increases in food prices. Working from its data sets, the ADB's economists calculate that a 10 per cent rise in food prices could plunge 85 million people across the region back into poverty (see the second chart below).
That's very bad news. In Vietnam food prices have risen by more than 100 per cent in the last two years. The poor, it seems, will be with us for a long time yet.
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Doctor insights on:
What Does It Mean When Severe Itching During Pregnancy
What are the tests for severe itching during pregnancy?
Usually none unless:: While itchy skin comes with the pregnancy territory, if you have severe itching -- particularly on your hands and feet -- late in pregnancy that's accompanied by dark-colored urine, light-colored bowel movements, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and fatigue, talk to your doctor. They could be signs of cholestasis, a disease that affects the liver and that could also affect baby's health. ...Read more
Pregnancy (Definition)
When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
What do symptoms of severe itching during pregnancy indicate?
See below:: Skin may feel dry and itchy due to stretching and thightening of your belly. Changing hormones causes itching as well. Severe itching of the arms and legs could be pruritic urticarial papules and plaques during pregnancy (puppp). These itchy red spots on your skin will go away after you give birth.Itchy skin can also be a symptom of allergies or cholestasis of pregnancy. Check with your ob. ...Read more
Severe itching during pregnancy herbal treatment?
Another option: One very safe option for itching during pregnancy is acupuncture. ...Read more
How will my severe itching affect my new pregnancy?
Depends: Did you have this before you got pregnant or did it start with the pregnancy? You should see a dermatologist. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
I got skin growth under left breast during my pregnancy and its growing.its now half cm in 2 yrs.looks uneven.red,bubbly.twice in 1 yr itches.harmful?
Not likely: when there is friction between to areas of skin you can develop a "skin tag". they are common at the neck, arm pit, groin, and under the breast (particularly with heavier breasts) They can be easily removed. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
My brother has suffered from very severe itching all over his body for about 8 years now. He itches right after bathing or when he sweats. ?
Cholinergic ?: If he has itchy bumps also, then it is called cholinergic urticaria which flares up after the body gets heated up then cools off. This can often be prevented by taking an antihistamine such as zyrtec (cetirizine). It may go away by itself with time but is not a serious health issue. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Could feeling feverish, having an unpleasant taste in the mouth, plus itches all over the body be pregnancy signs?
Unlikely but do HPT: These are early signs of pregnany 1breast changes, like tenderness, blue veins across the breast, darkening of areola 2fatigue 3food craving or aversions 4missed period 5frequent urination 6implantation spotting 7morning sichness, nausea and vomiting 8high basal body temp not all women feel all or any symptoms except missed period.In your case the only symptom which may be due to pregnancy is feverish. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
My daughter in law just had surgery as a result of an ectopic pregnancy. the cut is healing nicely but there is a light pink fluid coming out ever so often, the cut is clean has no smell and she has no fever. the cut itches a lot though. the fluid is so
It depends : Whether this is normal or a problem depends on several things including how long ago she had the surgery, whether it was laparoscopic or open, and how heavy she is. This could just be a seroma (a collection of tissue fluid) draining or it can be a sign that the incision is breaking down and going to come open. She needs to bring this to the attention of her surgeon to know for sure. Hope this help ...Read more
For the past couple of weeks I've been having an itchy vagina and yellow discharge on my underwear it itches feel a slight burning, no pregnancy or sx
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This pretty punch prepared with green tea has a hint of mint, making it the highlight of any spring meal.
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Has anyone been here before? Looking for info on the town within walking distance of the port. Is it safe. Possibility of renting bikes? Has anyone been down to the Lighthouse? Or, to the Parroquia San Juan church on the main plaza?
Should we do an excursion into Granada?
There really isn't anything in San Juan del Sur worth stahying in town to see. I'm not a big fan of long excursions, but the trip to Granada was well worth the time and the money. You can see none of the grandeur of the landscapes and volcanoes in the port town.
We took the "Colonial Granada & Isletas Boat Ride with Lunch" tour and it was one of the highlights of the cruise. The motorcoach ride is long but the scenery is beautiful. The boat ride among the tiny islands on Lake Nicaragua was wonderful; spectacular vistas of the volcanoes; lush vegetation; lots of wildlife; and an amazing variety of homes--everything from shacks to mansions on the little islands. And the lunch was one of the best meals on the trip.
I think I'll take you up on this advice....it coincides with what I saw on various website photos of the port town...thanks Rick
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The 1884 Queen Anne or Aesthetic style house designed by New York architect Francis H. Kimball for Franklin and Mary Chamberlin is one of Hartford's architectural gems. The wood and granite house is an eclectic grouping of turned balusters, porches, differently shaped windows, and multiple balconies. The original exterior paint scheme, roof shingles, crestings, and finials were restored in 2002. In 1973, an underground vault, storing library and museum collections, was added.
The house is named in honor of Katharine Seymour Day (1870 – 1964), founder of the Stowe Center, grandniece of Harriet Beecher Stowe and granddaughter of suffragist Isabella Beecher Hooker. Day, an ardent preservationist and activist, purchased it to save it from being destroyed.
The interior of the 20-room house contains ornately carved cherry, sycamore, and oak paneling with Gothic inspired images and floral designs. Carved faces of the Greenman, a father nature figure, peer from the dining room and parlor. Many of the nine fireplaces showcase tiles from the famed Low Tile Works Company. A massive mahogany chimney breast over the hall fireplace contains squirrels carved in the style of 18th century master, Grinling Gibbons, and ornamentation echoing the exterior roof shingles. The multi-level cherry staircase has two interior balconies, one overlooking a conservatory, and stained glass windows in the hallway, parlor and conservatory.
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Long live the Day of the Dead!
The members of Winnipeg's Mariachi Ghost have chosen Saturday, El Dia de Muertos in Latin America, to release their first full-length album and give life to their hopes of becoming a global touring act.
It seemed the only fitting day of the year for an eight-piece band named after a fictional early 1900s Mexican cowboy who straddles the void between life and death. Each of the 11 songs on their self-titled recording is a chapter in the adventures of the character created for a graphic novel by lead singer Jorge Requena.
"It's a big tradition for me and my family to celebrate the Day of the Dead," says Requena, a filmmaker by day. "A lot of the band's themes are Day of the Dead-inspired. Our makeup is Day of the Dead-inspired. The superhero of my comic book is inspired by the Day of the Dead.
"Making our dreams come alive is happening that day."
It is a Mexican custom since the time of the Aztec civilization to gather, often in graveyards, with the spirits of loved ones who have died and return to Earth on the Day of the Dead. It is typically celebrated with music, so Mariachi Ghost saw it as an ideal date on which to introduce its new work, a picante mix of traditional Mexican music, progressive rock and spaghetti western soundtracks.
The launch party at the West End Cultural Centre will be the highlight of the band's five-year existence. It is the largest venue Mariachi Ghost, a spirited live act, has ever headlined and the most attention it has attracted. The band successfully raised $10,000 last summer through the international crowdfunding site Indiegogo, so the musicians, whose faces are painted as if half their skulls are missing, will be performing for many of their financial backers Saturday.
"This is really the new way to make music," says Requena, who came to Canada from Mexico in 2004. "In this instance you are begging from the people who have the most at stake, your audience, where as before you were begging from a record label."
Requena typically creates the skeleton of the band's Spanish songs before the rest of the players flesh them out, a process that can take years. The musical pieces go through many revisions before they hit the stage and then, based on the reception of the audience, will be modified some more.
"We try to discover what is hiding in the song and bare its soul," says Requena.
The song Cham°n tells the story of how the ghost finds his power to shape-shift into a jaguar, while Sal deals with forced labour in Mexico and the ghost's crusade against it. La bruja narrates the story of the ghost's adoptive sister as she turns into a dark sorceress and the way the power consumes her.
Onstage, Mariachi Ghost will be joined by five contemporary dancers, five acrobats and contortionists, as well as the Flaming Trolleys, a radical marching band that performs anarchist anthems from Spain. Requena is seeking to create a theatrical listening experience.
"I thought the acrobats and contortionists would complement our show," he says. "They push what a human being is to the edge of human capacity in a sort of supernatural way. How better to explain the supernatural nature of our music than to bring them onstage with us?"
Mariachi Ghost is teaming up with the Trolleys again in an effort to increase the expectations on their concert. They expect the show will spill off the stage into the audience, with the Trolleys leading the way.
Like most bands, Mariachi Ghost is optimistic its album will open doors to new audiences and venues, but the members are realistic about what it can accomplish.
"It could be possible after Saturday night, things go downhill, we break up and we never make another album again," Requena says. "It's also totally possible some people in Europe will like our album and call us over there to play.
"Anyone that comes to the show will see five years of work in the making. We will make it an entertaining, beautiful, extravagant and mystifying show. Maybe they are bold claims, but we have been working hard on it."


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Ruger .44 Mag Carbine Ammo Question
Just curious, will my Ruger .44 mag carbine shoot .44 Spl? I bought some misc. ammo and theres a box of .44 mag but half of it is .44 spl, can I shoot these outta my carbine? I would like not to F-up my gun.... :p
No. And do NOT shoot lead bullets in the Ruger, or learn what lead fouling does to the action. Jacketed only.
And when all else fails- read the manual. About page 3.
The Ruger 44 Carbine is A nice little gun . I,v had three or four over the years .
If you reload be careful and don,t load to hot and never use lead bullets .
Thanks guys... Didnt know about the no lead bullet thing.... According to the manual it likes hot loads.. "Medium Velocity loads are not recommended, it will not reliably cycle the action"
I found this out myself, a buddy of mine gave me some light plinking reloads, and it wouldnt even cycle...
I shoot mine with 240 gr. JHP sitting on either 22 gr IMR 4227 or 18.5 gr 2400 with great results. Tight groups and DEVASTATING results. The size of the holes it punches in pumpkins puts 12 gauge slugs to shame.:D
I use old Norma 236 gr factory ammo or hot 180 and 200gr handloads. Just hunt with it so it doesn't get shot much (check zero and hit the woods).
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More than 400 local government and cultural representatives, librarians and archivists gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, today for the launch of an initiative aimed at preserving the history of the nation.
The plan is to establish an integrated and comprehensive national archive in 15 years, an initiative headed by the National Center for Documentation and Research (NCDR).
The project, known as "The memory of the nation", will start by providing ministerial and governmental associations with the know-how to set-up and organise existing databases and archives in their respective offices. An interim project, with an expected two year timetable, aims to make sure that all ministries in the country organise their archives.
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Legislators in Minnesota are looking at a bill that would allow other forms of biofuels other than ethanol to be mixed with gasoline in the state.
The bill also would set an "aspirational goal" of using a 30 percent mixture of biofuels by 2025, said Tim Rudnicki, executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association. But the 30 percent blend would not be a mandate.
Rudnicki explained that the intent of the legislation is to open the door to other forms of biofuel than just ethanol.
The bill would replace the word "ethanol" with the word "biofuels" to allow room for other biofuels such as butanol and other forms that have yet to be invented.
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Hey there reader(s) 🙂
Let's get started by doing a quick review of some of the Google results when one searches for "Nicaragua Travel" and "Nicaragua Retirement." Some of these could definitely be considered "best of" and some are just not ready for prime time. These are just my opinions folks, I'm certain there are lots of sites I'm missing but these are my takes…please comment to add your good, bad, and ugly Nicaragua travel and retirement-related websites!
I'll give you the high-level results here and in later posts I will delve into details. Some of these websites and blogs are absolutely "don't miss" sites and others have shown some promise, but either are not updated regularly or are mostly scams that actually don't help you at all in your search for information on retiring or traveling to Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Living
The big daddy of Nicaragua-related websites, NicaLiving is where registered users can post new topics, maintain a personal blog, and comment on existing posts. This blog is focused on (as the name implies) living in Nicaragua. Headed up by Phil Hughes who lives in the hills outside of Esteli in Northern Nicaragua, this is a great website to search for obscure Nicaragua-travel related topics.
The Real Nicaragua
This website is an online forum with some news feeds on the splash page. It was started as sort of a reactionary response to the perceived liberalness of NicaLiving.com and a majority of active members live in-country, with a few who live on the Atlantic coast, which as they rightly say, is "a whole different world."
Nicaragua Dispatch
This is a new online English language offering by Tim Rogers, the former lead for the Tico Times weekly Nica Times update who has now started his own web site and a very welcome presence it is! This is a really nicely done journalistic approach to the news of Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Magazine
This site calls itself "The Best of Nicaragua Online Guide and Reviews" and it is a very solid website indeed. Nice variety of articles, covers lots of topics, readers can comment on most, but not all of the articles too. Not super in-depth, but hey I should kvetch about such things? 🙂
NicaNet: The Nicaragua Network
This is a well-established site (the network was founded in 1979 to support the Sandinista revolution) that has weekly news updates, with a focus on volunteer opportunities.
Travel Blogs from Nicaragua, Central America Caribbean
This is a cool, interactive website where visitors post their own blogs. There are tons of individual blogs and these people go everywhere! Always new posters/blogs to read, these cover all sorts of details like how to ditch sketchy people when stuck somewhere in the campo…so this is as real as it gets folks!
THE BAD (okay, not really so bad, just not as good as they could be…)
Casa Ben Linder community on Yahoo groups
Community group of people who volunteer in Nicaragua. Sort of limited due to its being on Yahoo groups, but if someone has a very specific in-country question related to volunteering, you might try to post it here.
The Nicaragua Report
This is a travel, real estate, and news from Nicaragua website aimed at those seeking to invest and/or travel in Nicaragua. Frequently updated, which is good, but closed to comments, which IMO is bad (although I don't blame the person in charge as dealing with the spam can be a pain in the butt.)
Retiring in Nicaragua: Planning Your Retirement in Nicaragua
This site promotes a tour (whose actual provider is The Nica Tour Group — nicatourgroup.com) who takes the prospective Nicaraguan retiree around to the main spots that folks go to.
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This website is about Nicaragua as a travel destination. It has mostly hotel information, with a few restaurants, "things to do" and what I would call human interest stories. Looks like it has not been updated for a year or so…too bad!
The Nicaragua Gringo
Well, this is a so-so website, sorry 'bout that whomever runs it…not updated that often, standard WordPress text on the About page, etc. Basically this is an site to push people to a Deals/Discounts page that has absolutely nothing to do with Nicaragua. Thumbs down!


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LUDINGTON, Mich. - The trial of a West Michigan father in the disappearance of his baby daughter has been rescheduled for April.
The Ludington Daily News reported 21-year-old Sean Phillips of Victory Township is scheduled to go on trial April 16 in Mason County Circuit Court in Ludington. The charges are unlawful imprisonment and parental kidnapping.
Earlier scheduled trial dates were postponed.
Katherine Phillips was 4 1/2 months old when she last was seen June 29, 2011, with Phillips. Katherine lived with her mother Ariel Courtland at an apartment in Ludington, about 80 miles northwest of Grand Rapids.
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The San Francisco Giants are endearing a really rough stretch right now and have definitely hit rock bottom after getting swept by the Cincinnati Reds during a four-game series. The Giants were shutout for the second time this homestand and sixth overall this season, losing 4-0 to the Reds on Sunday.
It marked the first time in AT&T Park history that the Giants were swept in a four-game series and the Reds have owned 24 Willie Mays Plaza since 2010. Including the 2012 postseason, the Reds are 14-6 in San Francisco and recorded their first four-game sweep in San Francisco since 1972. The Reds reached the World Series that season.
It was the first time the Giants were swept at home during a four-game series since September 12-15, 1996 when they lost four straight to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sunday also marked the first time since April 18-12, 1985 that the Reds swept the Giants during a four-game series.
The Giants are 4-15 in their last 19 games and are now tied for first place in the National League West with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants held a 9.5 game lead in the NL West back on June 8 and the division is now up for grabs with 80 games left to go. The orange and black have been in first place since April 21.
Tim Hudson pitched good enough for the win yesterday, going eight innings and allowing five hits and two runs. The only problem was Reds starter Homer Bailey was dominating the Giants and ended up throwing a complete game three-hitter. The Giants were 7-0 in Hudson's first seven starts at home this year and have dropped his last two at AT&T Park.
His record is 7-5 on the year and the Giants are 10-5 in his starts this year. Buster Posey managed to smack a hit on the day and has hit safely in 22 of 25 games this month. The Giants have scored 12 runs in their last seven games and are 21-10 in day games.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said on Sunday that the team is planning to a use a closer-by-committee approach based on matchups with Jeremy Affeldt, Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo. Romo blew his fifth save of the season on Saturday night.
The Giants are happy to see the month of June leave and have Monday off before opening the month of July up on Tuesday. They welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to town for a three-game series and the Giants are 8-9 versus the National League Central this year.
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Beginning the spring of 2014, the city of Anoka will provide additional boat slip rental opportunities at two locations: Akin Riverside Park and Rum River North.
The city currently provides six rental slips at Akin Riverside Park and plans to expand the docking capacity to 12 slips in 2014. The slips at Akin Riverside Park are adjacent to the public boat launch near the intersection of Second Avenue and Washington Street.
The new slips, referred to as Rum River North, will be located along the east bank of the Rum River to the north of Bunker Lake Boulevard.
Seasonal rent is $1,800 at Akin Riverside Park and $1,000 at Rum River North. Rental slips accommodate boats up to 24 feet in length and 8.5 feet wide.
Renters of the slips at Akin Riverside Park have access to the Mississippi River above the Coon Rapids Dam. All leases are annually renewable for eight seasons.
Individuals interested in leasing one of the additional six slips at Akin Riverside Park or new slips at Rum River North must submit an application by Friday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. for the lottery draw which will occur on Monday, Nov. 25.
Residents in the city of Anoka will receive priority with those names being placed in the drawing first. Remaining boat slips will be filled by a non-resident lottery. Applications are available at www.ci.anoka.mn.us or by contacting the Public Services Department at 763-576-2980.
The city also has six slips available for lease at Riverfront Park (above the Rum River Dam) in 2014. These slips rent for $800 per season. Riverfront Park slips were made available for application/lottery earlier this year and the remaining five slips are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals interested in renting at Riverfront Park must submit a completed lease and deposit. Lease forms are available at www.ci.anoka.mn or by contacting the Public Services Department at 763-576-2980.


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What is known today as the town of Weston was originally part of the town of Andover. Separated from the rest of the town by Markham Mountain, it was nearly impossible to get from the east side of town to the west. So, the legislature divided Andover in half creating two towns and naming the new one Weston, as it had been referred to by Andover residents as west town. Weston is centered around a village green complete with bandstand, making this one of Vermont's most picturesque villages. The popular Weston Inn is located here. There are a number of shops to visit including the famous Vermont Country Store.
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A "Romantic Hideaway", this 13-room historic country inn steps from Weston's idyllic green offers luxurious accommodations with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, TV/VCRs, Anichini linens and orchids from on-site greenhouse. Fine dining, Wine Spectator Award. Walk to Weston Playhouse, Vermont Country Store. Seasonal packages. 15 minutes to Okemo. Weddings.
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Southern Vermont ski areas are all easily accessible from the town, and snowmobile trails are abundant in the area, making it a favorite stop for visitors of all ages. The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, Vermont's oldest professional theatre, is located on the Village Green in Weston. The air-conditioned Playhouse brings live theatre to southern Vermont every summer. Another popular attraction is the The Vermont Country Store – a unique collection of hard-to-find items, and Vermont products. Located in Windsor County, the Weston was chartered in 1799. A low population spread over 36 square miles gives the town a true rural Vermont feel. Manchester, Rutland, and Springfield are all within comfortable distance, putting Weston in the heart of southern Vermont.
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September 14, 2009 BY Aaron Kr.
Back in July, we gave you a look at two upcoming colorways of the Jordan Flight 45 that get their inspiration from the Air Jordan XII. With all the AJ XII releases on the way, the Flight 45 will help spread the fever with a third colorway with obvious similarities to another classic Air Jordan XII colorway. As you probably know, the "Flu Game" Air Jordan XII's are on their way back to stores, and this Flight 45 will be paying tribute. The shoe sports a Black/Varsity Red color scheme, with the material on the toe section mimicking the pebbled effect of the OG Flu Game Air Jordan XII. Release info is still unknown for these, but with the other AJ XII inspired Flight 45's slated for a Holiday 2009 drop, it's reasonable to assume that these will hit stores at around the same time. Stay tuned for further details, and you can get a closer look after the jump. Via FC.T.
Color: Black/Varsity Red
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Sick Sick Sick: Father Knows Beast
Chinese astrologers came out today with a dire warning to the world that the venomous frequencies set into motion by the black water "snake" are not something to take lightly. Previous Snake years have been marked by the September 11, 2001 terror strikes that killed nearly 3,000 people, the crushing of the 1989 Tiananmen pro-democracy protests and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The 1929 stock market plunge that heralded the Great Depression also occurred in a snake year.
It's not surprising that Saturn has such a strong influence during the year of the Snake. The Chinese warn us that in the year of the snake Saturn, the great equalizer and dark father likes to shake us out of false realities with sudden shocks- and lightning bolt changes.
We have also noticed that rituals that show imagery of the horned bull Taurus, or perhaps even the ram Aries demonstrate a penchant for war and bloodshed.
This of course is astrological talk that you can either take or leave, however there are many things that influence choice. There is coercion and force, which seems to be what we are seeing now. We seem to be programmed with ritual and symbolism on a grand scale. Many people think they can escape it, but really it affects us on a subconscious level. The manufactured hyper-reality is backfiring and people are responding in a way that by all means seems sinister and dark. It is as if a frequency of force and might has created a cloud of bullying and furious anger. All of the traits we were speaking of when we spoke of the lower frequencies and how they are being created with the darker sorcery that comes directly from the Saturnalian father figure.
This has been evident since January and the zeitgeist is also showing signs of veering off into times that will be bloody and senseless. These times happen mostly in the times of Taurus and Aries however now we begin to see the master, father, slave and child mentality take hold in places that we thought were safe.
A recent report was released by Homeland Security stated that there would be a number of catalyzing events in this country where there would be strikes on American soil; however, there were really no details only to be aware of activity where there would be major uprisings from within the country.
When nebulous warnings go out like this many people just shut down and not pay attention. However when all sorts of strange things start happening with no explanation we wonder if now there is plan and that it is carried out in order to secure the need for a police state.
During the Dirty War in Argentina there was anomaly that was taking place that struck terror in the cities and that was organized death squads that would use asymmetrical warfare against the police and the military.
Guerillas were responsible for stealthily going in and murdering children, gunning down artists, media personalities and police and military personnel. These death squads were actually acting on orders from internal intelligence groups in order to enforce a police state.
There was no due process and the intelligence stronghold embraced of "extra-judicial" tactics because "the security forces neither trusted nor knew how to use legal solutions" and this way there was no accountability and really no real records for the executions."
Meanwhile, children were dying or disappearing. Police officers were being shot and killed by other officers, and military personnel that received top honors were committing suicide or dying under strange circumstances.
There was a cloud of suspicion amongst the police, and many were worried that they were serving with an organized cult of killers that were part of secret societal pact, carrying out the orders of what was called an unseen father.
The unseen Father was the mob boss and he ordered gunman to go into the cities and start killing cops and military personnel.
I have been thinking about this since I have been noticing some peculiar things happening where unexplained deaths of police officers, agents, insiders and military personnel have been happening here in the United States.
I was first concerned about the possibility of death squads in this country when it was reported that the so–called 'suspect in the woods' at the Sandy hook Elementary turned out to be a "tactical" officer" from another town.
There were no further details on why there was a para-military tactical officer in camouflage from another town hiding in the woods; however, new evidence has come to light about the possibility of multiple shooters there.
Connecticut State's Attorney Stephen Sedensky has argued that unsealing warrants in the Sandy Hook case might "seriously jeopardize" the investigation by disclosing information known only to other "potential suspects." Sedensky said that unsealing the warrants would also: "identify persons cooperating with the investigation, thus possibly jeopardizing their personal safety and well-being." The statement by the CT prosecutor's office is the first indication from state authorities that Adam Lanza may have not acted alone.
Are we perhaps just now learning that there was a death squad at Sandy Hook? Are we seeing the same type of activity going on in The United States as what happened in Argentina just before the coup d'état?
Then there's also the strange story of Chris Kyle.
The 38-year-old Kyle, New York Times bestselling author of 'American Sniper', was credited with the most sniper kills in U.S. military history. He was shot at point blank range by Eddie Ray Routh at a shooting range in Texas. Kyle's 35-year-old friend Chad Littlefield was also shot dead.
There was an instance where another Navy SEAL was reportedly killed or reported to have committed suicide. Commander John W. Price was found dead in his quarters with a gunshot wound to the head just three days before Christmas. There were some news outlets that have reported that Price was somehow involved with the raid that allegedly killed Osama Bin Laden. While others have reported that he was a pilot involved with a special mission involving a meeting with Iranian leaders and Hillary Clinton.
Meanwhile, it was reported today that the Department of Homeland Security is set to purchase a further 21.6 million rounds of ammunition to add to the 1.6 billion bullets it has already obtained over the course of the last 10 months alone, figures which have stoked concerns that the federal agency is preparing for civil unrest.
Another troubling news item deals with the manhunt for a former LAPD officer that is suspected of shooting three police officers, one fatally. He is also a suspect in another shooting as well. In the online postings, Dorner specifically named the father of Monica Quan, the Cal State Fullerton assistant basketball coach who was found dead Sunday, along with her fiance, Keith Lawrence.Her father, Randy Quan, a retired LAPD captain, was involved in the review process that ultimately led to Dorner's dismissal.
A former U.S. Navy reservist, Dorner was fired in 2009 for allegedly making false statements about his training officer. Dorner said in his online postings that being a police officer had been his life's ambition since he served in the Police Explorers program. Now that had been taken away from him, he said, and he suffered from severe depression and was filled with rage over the people who forced him from his job.
Dorner complained that Quan and others did not fairly represent him at the review hearing. Officials warned that the suspect, Dorner, is armed and dangerous.
This comes after a report that a former FBI officer in Los Angeles was found dead of an apparent suicide. The case is unrelated; however, Stephen Ivens allegedly became distraught over information he received about an internal attack on US soil stating that those behind the attack were vicious and crazy.
All of these deaths of military and police officials ring very familiar as the government had proposed in the 1960's, a number of internal attacks on the country in the Operation Northwoods document.
Several other proposals were included within Operation Northwoods in order to create false flag attacks that could be blamed on the Cubans, including real or simulated actions against various U.S. military and civilian targets.
It seems that now there is an urgency and a sick need to somehow gain more control of the people and as always it is fear that keeps people from stepping out of line. People are more than likely to now hang on to what little they have rather than fight a system that seems to be encroaching on our ability to function.
The need for those things materialistic has set the groundwork for a negative and unfulfilling thought form. This thought form is grooming a new subspecies of human being, an individual that by a series of rituals and programming can be groomed into a beastly hybrid. One that will become angry and can go rogue at any time.
We need to understand that the beast rejects all of its spirituality for physical appetites and carnal desires. It is becoming more the norm to see among us individuals who have a smooth capability to lie and manipulate people, and then act as if they are without blame or liability for their actions.
There are those in power who show a lack of remorse and continue to allow the chaos to continue while hiding behind their grandiose and egocentric behaviors.
If you look at them in terms of the Illuminati agenda, you can understand how these acts of barbarism play out as a satanic ritual, performed in order to establish a governing body that acts as an imperial cult.
It is now impossible to escape the reality of some satanic imperial cult ruling our lives. It is obvious that it is happening now, and that we have been used in some sort of mass ritual that has hypnotized us into believing that insanity is healthy and questioning whether that which is sick and deplorable might be acceptable.
What was once a sinister undercurrent is now the ugly norm, and it has risen to prominence because of ignorance and counterfeit pride.
The truth, as ugly as it is, has been revealed as a series of satanic rituals that have left a trail of corpses and have secretly allowed the true vampires to breed the ultimate army of werewolves.
It is no longer a myth that man has found his bestial nature. He has developed it well through manipulation in the power networks of the world. His government encourages it, his religion now wants him to accept it and science is trying to get him to take drugs in order to either enhance it or stabilize it.
As the political and religious situations in the United States start their headlong spiral into a well-planned Armageddon, it is now time to lurk in the margins of accepted reality for the moment.
It is now time to consider that not only does God have an interest in us, but something else does, too; and there are many people that don't even want to know what that something is.
So they ignore the fact that we have spiritually wicked leaders. They somehow adopt the false belief that God is protecting us from individuals that want to do us harm. It is hard for them to comprehend that vampires can pretend to embrace the sacred in order to secretly carry out acts that are truly profane.
The uncomfortable truth is that there are sociopathic individuals in places of power that are planning a major upheaval in the world and are using methods of trauma to bring about human alchemy.
If it is hard for you to believe this, then perhaps you should consider the possibility as our country's value for the human spirit continues to deteriorate.
An understanding of the forces that presently shape our lives is not predicated on facts to be learned, but upon secrets to be discovered. There are many secrets that remain in the shadows because they are too horrific to describe and far too outrageous to be believed.
This is why we are told to not investigate the occult — because we may not like what we learn about ourselves or those who are governing us.
I can attempt to share that which I discover, but in order to understand it, there must be to be ears that listen to others and what they have to say regarding our present situation.
We have the power of discernment and we can look into what is truth and what may not be truth. It is time to use honesty and be prepared for what may be a shock to the system.
Many people are trapped in their own programmed belief systems, unaware that there are others who wish to exploit and use those beliefs against them for the purpose of enslaving them for the agendas of the powerful.
If we impart, or expound upon, what we know we must do so with care or consideration. There are many who are not yet ready to accept that they have been lied to or betrayed.
The world of both the physical and the spiritual are greater than we can fathom. Many of us only see what is in front of us and fail to see what lies ahead. Those who wish to peddle nightmares have now hijacked what was once our bright future. The path to peace is a dark one however in these times it is comforting to know that truth is always the key to lighting the way.
Illegal actions committed in criminal regimes often lead to a chaotic downfall. Those who are involved know of what they are doing and believe that there is no turning back and so they have no other alternative but to follow their shepherd of "father" to the cliff and fall as lemmings on the jagged rocks below.
We still have a choice. There is still liberty and all we need is to raise our voices to injustice and all of the mayhem.
Great article! Reminds me of a "crazy" physicist I knew back in the mid 1990's. He was paranoid but brilliant. His name was/is? Dr. Daniel Long. He was a former professor at a university in Washington state. I think it was Northwest Washington State University. He was trying to prove the existence of the soul as a particle. He ran into some difficulties trying to reproduce his experiments and then bad things started to happen to him. Former collegues started dying in suspicious accidents and he started to feel targeted after some near misses in his own life. Did I mention that he had done some work for the government??? Anyway, he would go on and on about these spiritual battles that were going on in the world and that there were "city bosses" or "Boss Haugs" as he referred to them. They were basically practitioners of some type of black magic using No parking signs and other mundane fixtures to spy on people and work their magic. He took me out one day and demonstrated how the physics worked. He used a Polaroid instant camera and had me snap a picture of a No Parking sign. He said that these cameras were special because they used a fresnel lens (hope I spelled it right). When I took the picture of the sign, the lettering was almost invisible. He told me that the lettering should be visible. There was no reason in physics why the light would behave this way around the sign. Anyone out there have another explanation??? I also have his manifesto and proof that he was who he said he was. His legacy has virtually been erased online. I only found one small reference to his work. Basically a footnote was all.
You forgot to close the A tag after the "figure" in "Saturnalian father figure".
[…] Last night we blessed the beast and the children and today we see that the frequencies are going further. From the daily murder and mayhem to the invocation of a fiery, father figure – it seems as though the family has truly gone nuclear. Join Clyde Lewis tonight and get ready to get 'Sick Sick Sick: Father Knows Beast'! […]
[…] Illegal actions committed in criminal regimes often lead to a chaotic downfall. Faustian bargains are never good for America and yet there are times in our history where we have embraced tyrants and murders. As we can see, time does not necessarily heal wounds. Nostradamus indicated that as the kingdom of the antichrist expands, the ghosts of millions will be rising out of their tombs and will be demanding justice. […]


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Every high school student wants to succeed in the classroom. We all want to gain knowledge, earn good grades, and set the stage for success in college and beyond. Excellence in the classroom comes from dedication and hard work. Remember, every student wants to succeed, but not every student wants to pay the price or has the strategies it takes to succeed.
Now, let's consider the specific strategies that are needed to be a really good student. Above all, a successful student takes complete ownership of his or her studies. There is an old Chinese saying that "Teachers open the door, but you enter by yourself." This means that you have to be proactive in your approach. Remember, the sky is the limit but you have to go outside first.
Are you going to make a hard commitment to school or go through the motions? Making a hard commitment to school means that you are being brilliant with the basics. Here are the 10 basics that if you follow will bring out your best and ensure that you have a solid school year. Tape this list in a prominent place where you can view it for regular reminders to keep you on the right track.
1. Show up to every class on time whether you feel motivated to do it or not.
2. Pay close attention during class by taking great notes. Why go to class if you're not going to pay attention?
3. Pipe up. Ask questions during class, form study groups, and meet with your teachers as needed.
4. Study a little bit each day rather than cramming at the end. Train your brain to be ready to study at certain, consistent times.
5. Earn good grades by working hard and smart. There are no short-cuts or magic tricks for success.
6. Believe that you can excel in any subject if you put your mind to it.
7. Make school a sport and compete in the classroom. View your assignments as a challenge to meet rather than a threat to shrink from.
8. Keep your school work organized and your bedroom clean as our environment has a major impact on our mood and performance.
9. Have smart or focused fun with others who are in pursuit of excellence and disassociate from those who are being self-destructive. No one has ever looked back on high school and wished that they partied more, wasted more time, and skipped more classes.
10. Don't be too proud to get help. Take advantage of the wonderful support services at school and in the community.
• Sports psychology consultant and licensed counselor Dr. Jim Afremow and his wife, Anne, have been residents of Ahwatukee Foothills since 2000. Contact him at (602) 999-4168, email@example.com or www.goldmedalmind.net.


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Nikki Reed On RPattz: Dude Looks Like a Lady!
It's a question we find ourselves asking quite often. Just WHAT makes us so darn attracted to New Moon star Robert Pattinson?
Is it that chiseled face, his tousled locks, his brilliant smile, or the kindness he shows his fans?
Not quite, at least according to Twilight saga co-star Nikki Reed.
Last night, she told People that she knows the 23-year-old actor's secret. "Rob is sort of feminine looking and I think young girls like boys that look like women," she said.
Hmm…well he's already got the dressing like a woman part down!
RPattz fans, we want to hear your opinions: Do you think Rob really does look like a girly-man?


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Please identify all "Business Services" your company provides.You will be notified electronically of all advertised Design RFP's and Construction solicitations that match your "Business Services" profile the moment they are posted to our website.


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Janelle Monáe: My Fair Lady
"I've evolved," says an excited Janelle. "When you realize it's your responsibility to be a leader and create the world that you want to see, you have to do it. It's my responsibility to create music and come up with ideas that keep my community first." Her personal community includes almost a half million Twitter and Instagram followers—all of whom are waiting with bated breath for The Electric Lady to surface.
I ask a question from @EssKayGA: "Have you considered releasing an all-rap mixtape?" Janelle seems excited at the prospect. "I'm flattered that people wonder that," she says, smiling. "I love rap music, and I love hip-hop. I use rap as a way to communicate [and tell a story]. Yes, I will keep that in my thoughts."
While her philosophy is grounded in innovation, style-wise, Janelle hasn't achieved a myriad of transformations. Her popular tuxedo uniform pays homage to the working-class woman; but she did morph into a rocker chick for her recent "Dance Apocalyptic" video—a total 180 degrees from her norm. Our Instagram follower @christalbaybee noticed her makeover and asked, "Janelle! Your look in the "Dance Apocalyptic" video is SO different from your usual look. What inspired the change?"


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Phillies Day Charity Event for South Jersey Field Of Dreams
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The Woodland Village at Garden Greenhouse located at 1917 Rt 9 north in Clermont – outside of Avalon is hosting a baseball themed charity day full of fun events where all proceeds made will go to The South Jersey Field of Dreams in Absecon. There will be a large raffle, food, a dunk tank, and sales in all the shops. Lite Rock 96.9 WFPG will be there to join in the fun on Saturday June 16th! The fundraiser will be from 11am to 4pm throughout the whole village! The South Jersey Field of Dreams is an amazing local facility – A place where physically and mentally handicapped children and adults can play baseball and be a part of a league!