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We have been together nearly 4 years but do not live together - we live approx 4 hrs apart but over our relationship would usually see each other most weekends, historically until the last 3 weeks he would normally call me every night
* late last year his family sells there family home (property / ranch) and have been moving ever since which has impacted on our ability to see one another - he says he can't wait to get out but as it has been his whole life he must have some sense of loss
* December - he tells me thankyou for staying with him whilst his father was sick
* January - he suddenly puts an offer on a home that we have seen & i advised i didn't like - caused some animosity - his reactions were completely out of character from what i would have expected from him
* i speak to his mother to seek advice - she puts an end to his buying the house ( i am not certain about this though she definately put it on hold)
* march - another point were he told me he couldn't get past the house issue - i raise whether it is the issue that i told him i didn't like it or that the buying of the house didn't happen - he tells me the buying of the house - i tell him that those 2 things are completely seperate - at the end of the conversation i thought we had made a turn back in the right direction
* easter - we are meant to go away though he prefers to stay home with me - i support completely, makes quite a large item purchase to the value of $3500 for me (mower)
* i had been having some sotrm damage repaired so for the following 3 weeks after easter i stay home on weekends & paint, then 3 weekends to put furniture back etc
* i approach him to come and visit 2 weekends ago - wet weather caused issues with either of us seeing each other
* monday just gone he calls and tells me that he doesn't like where the relationship is going, i haven't been to see hime the past 7 weeks, i haven't called, he still can't get past the house issue (not buying) - i thought he understood & appreciated that i had to take some time out to focus on my house, i thought i was doing the right thing to give him some space as he too had been extremely busy with the move doing 5 trips in approx 10 days but i still maintained contact by messaging him every day or 2 to show i was still thinking of him
* i told him that i wanted to see him this weekend, yes it is raining but he is only approx 1 hr away at the new property but i do not have*****and he tells me my car won't make it, he has his truck and says he can't get it out - i have tried to call him today but he was busy so i let him go, then some hours later i messaged him and had no response, then a little while later i called again but had no answer so then i rang the house the manager lives at and spoke to him - he now tells me that he may be coming this way tomorrow so i can see him then but i know that it will only be for a small amount of time if it even happens
* how do i show him that we can get through this - i feel that he does love me but i also don't doubt that he is taking it out on me, the more he pulls away the more i love him and feel for him and want to do to make him understand that his unhappiness is not directly linked to me - he has admitted that he isn't happy with anyone / anything right now - me, his family, his truck etc, i am terrified that he has connected that anger with me when it is actually caused by someone else but i don't know how to help him see that i just wanted great outcomes for us, our future.
* when i contacted him a couple of days ago he eventually messaged back that he might talk to me later - though he didn't; when i spoke to him yesterday he told me we could talk last night - i wasn't sure who was meant to ring who, i messaged him last night to say i had arrived home and he never contacted me back, though i know now from our quick chat today that he put his phone on silent and went to sleep
* i don't know what i can do and i feel i am getting sadder
Good morning Elliott,
I am actually suprised to see you talk about our relationship in this way as it never actually appeared to me like this and I'm not sure that I agree - perhaps in part but not to the full extent.
Yes moody / sulky but that is only the way he has been these past 6 months with everything going on. In saying that I also see now that that is also how his mother behaves with her husband and yes this is most likely a learnt behaviour. I know he doesn't like it when his mother acts this way.
I also find it interesting to see your comment about me calling him 'He' - I didn't want to use his name as I am not sure if anyone else has access to this but I cannot strongly enough say how much I do think of him as the other part of me, we are not engaged and after his comments this week and our limited communication I am not sure if we are together but I hope that we are. The term he seemed easiest to relay to you the parts directly relevant to him.
I am a huge believer in touch and communication being fundamental to a relationship - and these past 6 mths that has been harder are more disjointed for us - I also strongly believe that when we are together we are industructable and given that we have hung on for this long only a week or so off the end of the transition I am hoping to have some time together then to unwind and explore what we have gone through, what we have and hopefully where we can go but I am unsure of the questions to ask, how to help him open up about his pain, how to explore his feelings, how to support him to know that no matter what he has been through or how he feels I am there to help - I know everyone probably feels their relationship is the one but prior to the drama we truely were equal partners and he was there for me as much, our values were the same, our ideals etc.
I asked him when we spoke briefly Friday "if someone asked you if we were together what would you say" - he told me "I don't know". I had hope in that answer as at least it was "it's over".
I was reading some information yesterday and the question was 'if I knew that I could find someone else, anyone else & I won't be alone, would I want to hang onto this relationship?' I believe the answer for me is yes.
I had a thought yesterday when he told me last Monday about the feelings being less and he also said "I don't like were we are headed" that it was a bit of an oxymoron? - I'm not sure what it is that he pictured us as to where we were going - but surely if his answer to that is along the lines of falling apart then to say you don't like where it's going should inference that you want to fix it?
I worry that not communicating from my side will make him feel isolated further as he highlighted that recently, also will it not make it harder for him to reconnect?
Even though we are not married isn't it 'for better or worse, in good times and in bad', though their is no marriage licence shouldn't these be values to live by in a relationship?
How do I break down the walls?


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This is definitely the season for Quilt Shows. This weekend there was another great quilt show in a church and nearby my home. So my mom and I went to see the church all decked out in quilts.
I must say that I really love how these fabulous New England churches look all dressed up in quilts. But the best part is I am going to share some photos with you.
Keep in mind as we walked out the door, I had forgotten my camera. All these photos were taken with my iPhone.
Love the pews draped with quilts.
The lone star on the alter is just perfect.
Now some of my favorite quilts.
Very unique, very bright and colorful, totally a Jackie quilt.
Another view of the pews.
Another beauty by the same maker.
There was a nice selection of antique quilts on display. Loved this Joseph's coat.
My friend Justine had many quilts in the show, most all of them I quilted for her.
Another great antique quilt, love the green.
A beautiful antique Lone Star.
Love this red, white and blue crazy quilt.
30s double wedding ring.
This basket quilt was started in the 30s and finished in the 60s.
A wonky quilt... love.
Justine's beach cabana quilt.
A Judy Niemeyer quilt, Cattails in the Meadow. Pattern can be found here.
And this beautiful appliqué quilt.
Hope you enjoyed the show!!
Don't forget there is still time to enter my giveaway going on here.
Also if you are in West Nyack, NY tonight stop by and say Hello... I will be doing a lecture on paper piecing at the Heritage Quilters of the Hudson Palisades.
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Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder Split: Report
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder of the CW's Vampire Diaries have parted ways after three years of dating, sources told Us Weekly on Thursday.
Sources described the actors as "consummate professionals," adding they "will continue to work together and remain best friends, which is where the relationship started." (The Vampire Dairies has already been renewed for a fifth season, so, yeah.)
Dobrev, 24, and Somerhalder, 34, went public with their romance at the MuchMusic Video Awards in June 2011 after dating in private for about a year.
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Kate Moss is set to marry on/off lover Pete Doherty in a Scottish castle later this year
Talk is heating up about Kate Moss to tie the knot with boyfriend Pete Doherty. The couple has become talk of the town soon after rumors on the street say that they are going to marry in a Scottish castle later this year.
Troubled rocker Doherty even quoted in Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "We are going to marry. It's going to happen at a Scottish castle somewhere between September and November." Further he revealed "A posh Scottish castle. That's going to be so cool."
In the accompanying feature, the British supermodel Moss also is reported to have signed a new 500,000 pound ($876,000) contract with Calvin Klein.


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Today's Hindi film industry has gone bolder by leaps and bounds. Gone are those days, when hero and heroines could do nothing more than dancing around the trees and singing out 'Laa, laa, laaa......' to express their love. Breaking all the shackles and stereotyped portrayal of romance onscreen, the Bollywood industry has gone a matured way.
The year 2012 has witnessed stars making love onscreen. Movies like Jism 2, Raaz 3, Ishaqzaade, Hate Story, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Heroine and many more share the common factor of hot, steamy scenes. Some of these movies have been under controversies, due to the bold scenes.
Actors like Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Bipasha Basu have done several steamy sequences onscreen.
Which of these hot scenes do you think is the best and raunchiest of 2012? Readers can vote for their favourite one by commenting below.
Jism 2
The concept of steamy scenes hottified after porn star Sunny Leone made her foray into Bollywood films. Her debut Hindi movie Jism 2 can be considered as one of the boldest films of Bollywood 2012.
Raaz 3
Other than the horror factor, Raaz 3 pulled the audience due to its hotness factor as well. Remember the scenes between Emraan Hashmi and the two beauties?
Hate Story
Bengali actress Paoli Dam's debut Bollywood movie Hate Story lives up to the true meaning of being erotica.
Kareena Kapoor, who had a lot of inhibitions doing steamy scenes in Heroine, finally did it. Though her bed scenes with Arjun Rampal looked half-baked, these grabbed several eyeballs.
It is indeed not too easy for newcomers to get wild onscreen. But Parineeti and Arjun Kapoor did it in Ishaqzaade.


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March 20 is the most anticipated day for all Mammootty fans as the day is offering them a double treat. Mammootty's much-hyped movie Gangster's theatrical trailer is getting launched and another hyped movie of the actor titled Praise The Lord is getting released tomorrow (March 20).
What more a Mammootty fan can ask? Yes, it will be a festive mood for all his fans as the day will be flooded with comments for the movie Gangster and reviews for Praise The Lord. The first look of Gangster was out on 15th March and has already gone viral. Now, the crew will be launching the trailer of the film, which is sure to go even more viral.
Praise The Lord is directed by Shibu Gangadharan and has Mammootty along with Reenu Mathews in lead roles. Reenu once again plays Mammootty's wife in this movie after Immanuel. Nyla Usha plays his wife in Gangster, who has earlier essayed the wife role to him in Kunjananthante Kada. Both the actresses had their debut with Mammootty.
Gangster is directed by Aashiq Abu, who says that the movie is more like a dream come true for him as he longed to make a film with Mammootty in this concept and finally, it is happening. Praise The Lord is based on the novel written by Zacharia which bears the same title. Gangster deals with the story of an underworld don Akbar Ali Khan. Abhilash Kumar and Ahmed Siddique have written the screenplay for Gangster.


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Still filming the scenes from Bella and Edward's honeymoon, the on-screen couple is seen sharing a passionate kiss on the seashore in Brazil.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are still lovey dovey on the set of "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn" as they have not finished filming romantic sequences for the movie. The twosome was just snapped sharing a passionate kiss on a beach in Brazil as part of Bella and Edward's honeymoon scenes, which can be seen on a video embedded below or a picture here.
Another scoop from "Breaking Dawn" shooting process mentions that Stewart and Pattinson have filmed a sex scene that took them 12 hours to complete. According to Life & Style (via Hollywood Life), the said scene was the first of three racy sex scenes in the upcoming "Twilight" film involving the couple.
After completing the shooting in Brazil, the cast and crew are expected to head to Louisiana before continuing the production in Mexico and Vancouver, Canada. Bill Condon is serving behind the lens for the fourth installment of "Twilight" film franchise, which is split into two parts. "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I" is due November 18, 2011 in the U.S., while "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part II" is aimed for November 16, 2012 release.


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Recurrence of racism, crowd trouble in England
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LONDON — The head of English football expressed concern Monday about the recurrence of racism and crowd trouble after Sunday's Manchester derby was marred by United defender Rio Ferdinand being hit by a coin and a fan arrested for racist abuse.
Coins had been aimed at the United players previously during the game at City, and one hit Ferdinand after Robin van Persie's stoppage-time goal clinched a 3-2 win for United.
A City fan also ran onto the pitch toward Ferdinand but was stopped by City goalkeeper Joe Hart, while a fan was arrested for alleged racial chants.
Nine people were charged by authorities in Manchester in connection with the derby disturbances, including one for a racially aggravated public offense and another for pitch encroachment, police said.
"It is deplorable to see those incidents and to see Rio Ferdinand with blood on his face is absolutely terrible," English Football Association chairman David Bernstein told Sky Sports television. "I think it's disturbing that we're seeing a recurrence of these types of incidents.
"We've had racial abuse issues, the odd pitch incursion, things being thrown at players — it's very unacceptable and has to be dealt with severely."
In the past year, there have been several instances of racism by fans at Premier League matches, while Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and Chelsea captain John Terry have served bans for racial abuse.
"It's very disappointing — so much of football is so good, great things are happening in football as a whole, but these odd incidents get the headlines — and understandably because they are serious matters, they are unforgivable things," Bernstein said. "When you think of the millions watching football every week, or involved in football, to see it hijacked by these incidents is awful so we have to deal with it in the strongest way we can. It's a difficult social problem. I think there's a copycat thing: something happens and other people copy it and this sort of thing can spiral."
As the FA investigates Sunday's incidents, Bernstein is encouraging clubs to impose life bans one anyone found guilty of misconduct at matches.
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Arniston, Western Cape - Chevrolet has launched a warmed-up derivative of its Sonic hatchback in South Africa.
Aimed at young buyers seeking a bit more than commuting performance, the Sonic RS is powered by a new 1.4-litre petrol turbo engine that delivers 103kW and 200Nm to the front wheels, offering a claimed 197km/h top speed and 0-100km/h sprint of 9.5 seconds.
While that doesn't sound like the fire-spitting pace expected of an RS badge (a la Audi or Ford), in Chevrolet culture the RS moniker denotes a car at the entry-level of the performance league, with SS reserved for the true fire-spitting cars.
So try to forget about hot Audis and Fords, and even RS-badged Renault Clios, and think of the R225 300 Sonic RS as a rival to a Suzuki Swift Sport, which sells for nearly the same money (R223 900) but comes at a power disadvantage with its normally-aspirated 1.6 engine producing 100kW and 160Nm.
I drove the Sonic RS at its media launch in the Western Cape last week and it's an impressive little package for buyers on a (relative) budget who are seeking something a little sportier than, say, a 1.6-litre Polo Vivo. Small turbo-petrol engines are becoming all the rage these days and for good reason: they offer good economy and zippy performance, and don't become lethargic at high altitude.
The Chev's little four-cylinder Ecotec turbo engine has a fairly punchy and free-revving nature, exhibiting brisk acceleration and easy cruisability – and all without feeling like it's huffing and puffing itself into premature cardiac failure. In fact it's a decidedly smooth performer and I accidentally hit the rev limiter a couple of times because the engine didn't seem to be making anything like enough noise to be near the redline.
At a claimed 6.6 litres per 100km the five-door hatch throws good fuel economy into the bargain.
A slick-shifting six-speed manual with close ratios plays its part in making this souped-up Sonic an enjoyably low-effort drive, and the speed-sensitive power steering prevents tired arms without feeling artificially light.
A 10mm lower ride height and stiffer springs than the regular Sonic gives the RS improved corner-carving skills without feeling too firm, and the little Chev danced through the Western Cape's curvy roads with fleet-footed agility. I particularly liked the way the chassis handled high-speed mid-corner bumps without getting unsettled. Electronic Stability Control and ABS brakes provide the potentially life-saving tech, along with front and side airbags.
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Any Bitter Thing(2005)
A novel by Monica Wood
After surviving a near-fatal accident, thirty-year-old Lizzy Mitchell faces a long road to recovery. She remembers little about the days she spent in and out of consciousness, save for one thing: She saw her beloved deceased uncle, Father Mike, the man who raised her in the rectory of his Maine church until she was nine, at which time she was abruptly sent away to boarding school. Was Father Mike an angel, a messenger from the beyond, or something more corporeal? Though her troubled marriage and her broken body need tending, Lizzy knows she must uncover the details of her accident-and delve deep into events of twenty years before, when whispers and accusations forced a good man to give up the only family he had. With deft insight into the snares of the human heart, Monica Wood has written an intimate and emotionally expansive novel full of understanding and hope.
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R. D. Blumenfeld, famous London editor, for thirty years chief of the Daily Express, joins the staff of Jewish Daily Bulletin cable contributors this week. His article, "An Army That Leads Its Leaders," will be found on Page 3, together with a sketch of Blumenfeld by A. L. Easterman, London newspaperman.
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Dr. Georg Bernhard's cabled article from Paris, "Can Hitler Check His Revolution?" on Page 2.
An exposure by interview of "General" Art J. Smith, leader of the Khaki Shirts of America, on Page 4.
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The seemingly timeless peplum blouse, which has been a popular trend a while, is perfect for a warm and sunny day. With spring 2014 drawing closer and the temperature beginning to rise here in Texas, it's time to ditch the oversized sweaters.
The peplum can be a flattering piece due to its slim top and flared out waist, which can extenuate the body. It's perfect with a pair of skinny jeans, or as we've seen on the runway during New York's Fashion Week, it can go with virtually anything. From shorts to wide-legged pants, the peplum beams with femininity and can be perfect for a day out or a night out with the girls. I loved this Fashionista's peplum because of its bold pattern. It was definitely an eye-catching piece for me because it reminded me of the Blue Willow pattern, popular in the 18th century in England. This pattern is distinct for being on dinnerware and other fine china so when I saw it on this Fashionista's peplum, I fell in love because it's something you usually don't see.
Peplums come in all sorts of unique patterns, cuts and designs. Take this fierce KENZO peplum from Nordstrom as an example of the unique patterns you can find. If you are worried that the peplum doesn't fit your body well, perhaps try looking for one that is of the right length. Ladies, length is key. Make sure the part where it begins to flare out is actually at your waist, otherwise, it can create a frumpy and unflattering look. The perfect peplum is one that will give your body an hourglass shape. If you have bigger hips than try to find a Peplum that has less material (not necessarily shorter) around the hips, like this polka dot one from Forever 21. My personal favorites are this far-from-traditional design from NASTY GAL and this mesh trimmed one from Forever 21. All of these different styles only go to show that there are so many ways to recreate this trend that is far from ending.
My style advice of the week is if you haven't already, go and find yourself a peplum top. It will be a wonderful addition to any wardrobe and when you are looking for something particularly girly to wear, the peplum is the perfect choice.


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GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- On Oct. 6, Lexicor Medical Technologies will make an important announcement related to regulations and clinical trials of the NeuroLex Indicator Report Service(SM) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This announcement has significant implications for the future of ADHD assessment.
You are invited to join us for this Internet presentation on Thursday, October 6, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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A discrete martingale model of pension fund guarantees in
In this paper we present a solution to the problem of pricing guarantees of minimum returns on pension fund contributions. These guarantees exist by law in Colombia and cover all pension fund contributions made to the country's private pension fund administration companies (AFPs). As of September 1997, the funds were collecting contributions of 2.5 million affiliates with an accumulated capital of 1.8 billion dollars starting from zero in 1994. Two types of guarantees exist: on obligatory contributions and on voluntary contributions. The solutions are based on a discrete martingale approach . We show that both guarantees are equivalent to an ''option to exchange.'' However, in the case of voluntary contributions a ceiling on the payoff s must be added. Using a discrete martingale framework and a binomial solution we develop all aspects of the model that are necessary for its practical application in the context of the pension fund guarantees. Binomial formulas are obtained for both forms of guarantees. Besides solving the problem of pricing the guarantees offered by insurance fund, the contributions in terms of options theory of this paper are: i) we adapt the binomila model of options to exchange to relate the relevant parameters of the same to a continuous-time lognormal process; ii) we provide a binomial solution to the problem of an option to exchange with a ceiling. We then investigate the incentives that the current fixed-price system introduces and propose possible systems of incentives that can be used to encourage higher-risk investment by the AFP's and a shift of the fund's portfolio to risky equity and debt. Given the country's effort to encourage capital markets development and the financing of the real sector via private financial markets, this strategy appears to be desirable from the social and economic point of view.
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After allowing third baseman Ian Stewart to test the free agent marker by not tendering a contract offer, the Chicago Cubs have resigned the former Colorado Rockie. Stewart spent last season in Chicago battling injuries, limited him to only 55 games. The move most likely means the end of the Cubs third base dilemma, although Luis Valbuena has been having a solid winter while playing in Venezuela.
Stewart is a solid defensive third baseman but he has struggled at the dish for the majority of his big league career, with a career .232 batting average. The move does make sense for the team, as the deal is just one-year for $2 million, meaning it is low risk. Still, given the excitement Theo Epstein brought with him when he came to Chicago last season, the Cubs are still yet to make much noise in the offseason. Instead opting to follow the plan of short deals for players with a lot of upside.
Although Stewart is probably not the long term answer for the Cubs, it does seem fair to give him another shot at a full season, as Chicago did not get a chance to see the third baseman in action for a full season last year. Also, he was hampered by a wrist injury which was repaired with surgery, so Stewart will come back stronger than he finished 2012.
The return of Stewart does not signal the end of Valbuena's chances to play a primary role on the Cubs next season, but it certainly does not bode well for him. While the franchise continues to mold Javier Baez into the third baseman of the future, third base will continue to be a spot of weakness for the Cubs. It's now up to Stewart to sure up the position.
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But are we really wrong to have fallen in love with the humble herb?
It is said we've never had it so good: living longer thanks to the leaps and bounds made by medical science.
And how do we express our thanks?
According to the critics, by turning our backs on the mainstream and dabbling in the occult - or at the very least the unproven: spending millions of pounds each year on herbal formulas for conditions ranging from an itchy patch of skin to terminal disease.
"I used to say if it made my patients feel better then it was ok by me," says Professor Michael Baum, a professor emeritus of surgery.
"But increasingly I feel one has to speak out against it - because there's no knowing where this hocus pocus will end up."
Really that bad?
As far as Professor Baum is concerned, if a treatment is subjected to scientific rigours and found to be efficacious then it should be integrated into mainstream medicine and put in the hands of doctors - at which point the label "alternative" ceases to apply.
And there are indeed herbs which have passed these tests - although only about a dozen of the many hundreds on offer.
Gingko for instance is known to be effective in treating dementia, Valerian insomnia and Devil's Claw musculoskeletal pain.
But that does not mean they should be bought freely over the counter, argues Professor Edzard Ernst, the first professor of complementary medicine in the UK and a believer in the power of herbal treatments.
"The ones that work tend to be for serious conditions," he says, "and self medication for these is really not advised."
One of the principal problems is interaction with existing prescription drugs. Herbal remedies are known to interfere with all sorts of medication - from common anti-coagulants to anti-HIV drugs.
At the extreme end of the spectrum, a transplant patient who has taken St John's Wort while low in the aftermath may find it seriously affects his body's ability to accept a new organ and his chances of survival.
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But because doctors in the UK are seen as notoriously uninterested in herbal therapies - unlike their colleagues in Germany where herbs form part of frontline care - they may be unlikely to ask their patient if they are taking any remedies.
"And for his part the patient may not confide because he is afraid of being sneered at," says Dr Lakshman Karalliedde, who has just published a book promoting the safer use of herbal medicines and looking at potential herb-drug interactions to help GPs prescribe.
Brought up in Sri Lanka amid ancient Ayurvedic Medicine traditions, Dr Karalliedde was trained in Western medicine and worked for many years in toxicology at Guy's and St Thomas's hospital in London.
"Of course a lot of herbal medicine is nonsense," he says. "But some of it isn't.
"What we really need is proper research to establish both the benefits and the risks: some members of the medical community don't like herbal medicine because they are used to playing God and worry that it may encroach upon their territory."
But despite the fears that the proponents of herbal medicine are luring patients away from their doctors, one practitioner suggests quite the opposite is true.
"I've been doing this more than 20 years, and if anything people seem to have a much better relationship with their doctor these days," says Alison Denham, a fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. "The numbers seeking this kind of help really aren't increasing.
"And I'm the first to say, 'have you seen your doctor?'"
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Director Ruben Fleischer's "The Gangster Squad" has been slated for an October 19th, 2012 release by Warner Bros, according to Deadline. The period crime drama stars Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Josh Brolin.
The film is based on "Tales from the Gangster Squad", a seven-part series by reporter Paul Lieberman that was published in the LA Times in 2008. Penn stars in the film as Brooklyn-born crime boss Mickey Cohen, who held sway over local politicians and the LAPD in the 1940s. Brolin and Gosling star as John O'Mara and Jerry Wooters, respectively, two outsider LAPD sergeants who go on a mission to take the mob kingpin down. Emma Stone portrays a young woman who becomes caught in a love triangle between Cohen and Wooters.
The film, penned by "Castle" writer Will Beale, began shooting earlier this month in Los Angeles.
In other news, the studio has also moved up the release of Zac Efron-starring drama "The Lucky One" (based on the Nicholas Sparks book) from August 24th to April 20th of next year.


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Well Done! These idiots just don't understand...
The way everything is all fuzzy and distorted reminds me of an old movie or a scene from a creepy video game. I dunno why, it just does. That set aside, I love this style of music (lo-fi, simplistic indie stuff), so this suits my musical taste just fine.I really enjoyed this; the people who zero-bombed you don't even know what they're talking about.
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I can't hear anything.
But what I can hear sounds like it might be an alright song. Better than the chipmunk version, good grief.
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weçç, its my first time reviewing a song so i dont know what to say, its a great jam, but the sound isnt that great, i almost cant hear the guy singing, and i cant understand the lyrics, but its a good song. In the end, its a good song, its really blues, so if you only could make the sound better it would be awesome xD
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Amina Buddafly's personal life makes for great TV on Love & Hip Hop, but there's no denying that when you strip away her relationship drama, at her core she's an artist worth listening to. Her latest EP, "I Am, Part II" has hit iTunes and it features several songs that fans of the show have already gotten to hear in bits and pieces.
Amina recently told VH1, "Most of [the songs on the EP] I sang on Love & Hip Hop, I think I sang five or six of them on the show so that's really cool, people already know the songs even though they're not out yet. A lot of the songs came about during and because of filming. A lot of them wouldn't exist without the show." Check out Amina's album on iTunes, or if you're more non-committal, listen to some of her songs here first.


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All floppy hair and Hollywood smile, Kody's way too surferdude to take very seriously as a patriarch. It's the three wives--Meri, Janelle and Christine--who form the solid center of the family and the show.Los Angeles Times Full Review
Sister Wives isn't likely to spark mass polygamy in America, but it's the rare reality show that reveals things viewers didn't expect. It even has jokes.New York Daily News Full Review
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DBS Vickers forecasts 7-10% decline in spot rents over the next 3 years.
Amid a sluggish demand for space, DBS Vickers forecasts vacancy rates to rise by 4-5ppts for all industrial sectors and spot rents to decline by 7-10%
over 2013-2015.
Furthermore, DBS Vickers notes that consolidation could take place within the leased premises if global trade remains anaemic, resulting in shadow space as firms look to sublease part of their premises to supplement their income.
"This is likely to put further pressure on rents for leases that are renewing in the coming quarters," it said.
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Daunting supply outlook keeps growth prospects in check. Supported by lower than average completion of new industrial space over the past few years, vacancy levels for all industrial segments (Business Parks, Multi-User Factories and Warehouses) have hit record lows.
This had led to a strong surge in industrial capital values and rents by 6-26% since the start of 2012.
Looking ahead, we see market dynamics turning given that close to 49.7msqft of industrial space currently under construction will be completed over 2013-2015. This, on an annualised basis, represents more than twice the annual supply over the past decade.
Industrial landlords might face vacancy risks. As operating conditions get progressively tougher in the coming quarters, we believe that industrial landlords will likely see lower retention rates. Tenants, especially the marginal ones, may look to relocate or downsize, resulting in an increase in portfolio vacancy risks. However, we are not anticipating a major fall out at this point. Industrial REITs with the highest percentage of expiries in the next financial year are Sabana REIT (47% of income), MINT (32%), CREIT (29%) and A-REIT (26%). Cache offers the strongest visibility given minimal re-leasing activities (8%).
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The year is 1141 and civil war continues to rage. When the sheriff of Shropshire is taken prisoner, arrangements are made to exchange him for Elis, a young Welshman. But when the sheriff is brought to the abbey, he is murdered. Suspicion falls on Elis, who has fallen in love with the sheriff's daughter. With nothing but his Welsh honor to protect him, Elis appeals to Brother Cadfael for help. And Brother Cadfael gives it, not knowing that the truth will be a trial for his own soul.
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The Leaf-Chronicle presents the 2016-17 Masterworks Series
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra is pleased to announce the 2016-17 Season, Our Heritage: Celebrating Beauty, Courage, and Spirituality. In Clarksville our four-concert Leaf-Chronicle Masterworks Series will be performed at Mabry Concert Hall, located on the Austin Peay State University campus.
Our Franklin concerts will be held on Monday evenings at the historic Franklin Theatre, and we invite you to enjoy one of the popular restaurants nearby for pre-concert dining and free parking all along Main Street. The Williamson Herald will be sponsoring our first Masterworks Series concert in September.
Drawing inspiration from influences that shape our communities and mold character, we are thrilled to bring you Conni Ellisor's Blackberry Winter showcasing Stephen Seifert, an outstanding dulcimer soloist. Critics say, "For those looking for an orchestral sound that is uniquely American, Conni Ellisor provides the sound…"
Explore Arvo Part's "creative silence" with its fascinating layered music and venture through the stunning imagery of Become River by John Luther Adams. This work, like a mountain stream, starts with a single high descending line gradually expanding into a delta of melodic streams that flows toward the depths of the ocean. Another treasure the GCO will be sharing is The Wound Dresser by John Adams. The poignant text is delivered in the rich tones of acclaimed baritone Jeffrey Williams.
The GCO is known for its authentic, nuanced interpretations of Mozart and Haydn and this year is no exception. The GCO will perform Haydn's triumphant Military Symphony as well as Mozart's joyful Jupiter Symphony, with both of these leaving you exhilarated!
The popular Family and Children's Series brings Peter & the Wolf, one of the most recognized and best-loved classics, to the stage in November. Children's drawings, animated by the talented duo, Black & Jones, create a whimsical backdrop for this entertaining introduction to the orchestra. In March, celebrated children's author Anna Celenza returns to narrate the amazing story behind Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons, which features GCO concertmaster Jessica Blackwell. *(Clarksville only)
Our annual Winter Baroque program heralds the holiday season with soloists, special selections and the opportunity to sing favorite Christmas carols. *(Clarksville only)
We invite you to join us for this legacy of hand-picked classics. Our Heritage: Celebrating Beauty, Courage, and Spirituality is full of timeless masterpieces, overlooked treasures and modern works that will speak directly to you!
Masterworks Series Concert IV
As the 2016-17 season concludes, set sail with the Gateway Chamber Orchestra on a captivating musical journey. Celebrating the scenic beauty of Tennessee, John Luther Adams' Become River takes you on a downstream journey. Herald the summer with an enthralling rendition of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony.
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Twenty people in the office of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner took their sexual harassment prevention training on July 23, several of them missing the six-month state deadline for supervisors to be trained.
The mayor's own belated instruction is well-known, but documents obtained by U-T Watchdog under the California Public Records Act show for the first time that the rest of his inner circle was on the same timeframe.
The online instruction took place two weeks after allies called on Filner to resign over allegations that he had sexually harassed women in and out of the workplace.
The documents indicate key staffers were weeks late for the mandatory training, including Lee Burdick, now the chief of staff, who was 41 days late and Manuel Doria of community outreach, who was 50 days late.
City officials have not returned calls, leaving comment on the documents to the Los Angeles law firm of Payne & Fears, which has not responded to messages.
Filner on July 11 issued an apology, saying, "I have begun to work with professionals to make changes in my behavior and approach. In addition, my staff and I will participate in sexual harassment training provided by the city."
Filner's defense attorney in a sexual harassment lawsuit has blamed the city for failing to follow through when Filner had an appointment earlier in his administration to take the training, although City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said it was Filner's own responsibility to take the online course within six months of taking office on Dec. 3.
Many women in Filner's office, such as Protocol Officer Molly Chase, Director of Community Outreach Linda Perine and Community Affairs Representative Adriana Martinez, also did not take the course until July 23.
Dan Gilleon, a San Diego-based workplace attorney, told the Watchdog that it's a major problem if an entire office doesn't take the required training, since training doesn't just instruct potential harassers what behavior is wrong — but teaches potential victims how to come forward and report harassment.
"Many victims are afraid to come forward or don't want to come forward," Gilleon said. "Not only is it OK to report it, it's your obligation to report it."
To have so many top-level employees not take the training shows sexual harassment issues were not a priority at the top levels at city government, he said.
"That it wasn't a priority is the sign of a bigger problem," Gilleon said.
Attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing former Filner communications director Irene McCormack Jackson in a sexual harassment lawsuit, found the timing interesting.
"We filed our sex harassment lawsuit on behalf of Irene McCormack Jackson against the City of San Diego and Mayor Filner on July 22," Allred said by email. "Is it just a coincidence that the sex harassment training took place the next day?
"Unfortunately, for the city and the mayor, it is too little and too late and will not protect them or provide a defense to our lawsuit. As for the mayor, even though he finally took the training, he still needs to resign. Given what appears to be his misconduct toward many women, I find it difficult to believe that this training, even with his 'therapy,' will be completely effective in protecting women in the city's workplace."
Councilman Kevin Faulconer, a possible candidate for mayor if Filner leaves office, commented, "This is just another example of Mayor Filner acting like the rules don't apply to him."
Training typically advises anyone in a workplace to report incidents that they experience directly or witness, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Courses also suggest employees cooperate with investigations and support victims.
According to Brightline Compliance, which provided the city's courses starting in 2005, employers who fail to use the training may expose themselves to punitive damages in employee lawsuits, forfeit their ability to raise an affirmative defense to employee lawsuits and violate state laws that require harassment training.
According to Brightline, its users learn to prevent and report unlawful harassment. The company says its training answers such questions as:
- Can I compliment a co-worker on how he or she looks?
- Under what circumstances might it be appropriate to hug a co-worker?
- Can I ask a co-worker out on a date?
- How can I inform a co-worker that his or her behavior is bothering me?
- Who can I speak to in my organization if I have concerns about or want to report harassing behaviors?
- What should I do if an employee tells me that she is being harassed but asks that I keep it confidential?
Because city officials are not answering questions, at least one mystery remains about the sexual harassment training. In response to a separate records request, the city on July 26 released to the Watchdog a certificate showing Filner completed his training on July 15. The latest documents show he didn't actually complete the training until eight days later.
The documents do not show that McCormack Jackson herself took the training. She has been reassigned elsewhere in the city. Also, mayoral spokeswoman Lena' Lewis, who did not return calls for this story, is not shown as having completed the training.
Training materials
The city has not released copies of sexual harassment prevention training materials which U-T Watchdog asked for on July 12. For reference, the Watchdog asked the Port of San Diego for its sexual harassment training materials — also on July 12 — and received them six days later. According to the port materials, this is sexual harassment:
"Jon and Nicole, both sales executives, travel together on a week-long business trip. In the taxi ride from the airport, Jon slides over next to Nicole and places his hand on her thigh. Nicole strongly objects and Jon backs off."
And this:
"Bruce persists in asking his co-worker Jodi out to dinner even though she turns him down each and every time he requests a date. She has told him several times to stop asking."
Both examples echo allegations that have been leveled against Filner, who has said he would be found innocent by an independent review.
View the Video Watchdog Minute: Bob Filner harassment trainingCopyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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Everyone is a critic. When babies learn to talk, it's partly to voice those non-articulate wails of sorrow, confusion, or fury. We all have complaints, but listening to someone else's negativity is never as entertaining as, say, doing the complaining yourself. That's where Yelp comes in, where your whines are always welcome.
So positivity can be a rare bird on a forum for people's gripes. Yelpers are more likely to review a place they don't like than a place they love. It's just human nature. Gindi Thai's reviews are stellar considering this fact. And the praise rings true.
"Be still my beating heart! An affordable Thai place that I like in my hood! YAYAYAY!!!!" writes one reviewer. What enthusiasm! We'd like to note that the "hood" she's referring to is the Burbank Media District — and she's not the only one who's grateful.
"There is an abundance of alcohol bottles and it seems like the bartenders could make whatever you want," another reviewer raves. While this is very close to the truth, in the interest of full disclosure the bartenders can't make: truth serums, love potions, or anything related to one's immortality. Sorry, the mojitos are great though.
"The curry was so good I wanted to lick the plate!" We completely understand; oftentimes we get that urge, too.
"Didn't try my partner's salad, but she ate it all, so there you go." Who can blame her? We see that problem all the time.
A different patron raves, "Here's what I suggest my fellow Yelpers try:
- Cubed Mignon: This is the most tender, wonderfully seasoned steak you will ever have.
- Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with Ginger: This is what I get when I feel the need to diet without feeling deprived of tasty, yummy food. It's delish.
- Som Tom Gindi
(Papaya Salad): Secret, this is spicy! Save the juice for later….
- Pad Thai: Yes, the Pad Thai is seriously the best!
- Curry a Trois: Three different curries, all so yummy.
- Lovely Lipda Roll: Yellowtail and shrimp – about as lovely as it gets.
- Mango-go-Tokyo: Coconut shrimp with mango-pineapple sauce on top — sushi like no other!"
Right on the money, but we wouldn't suggest eating all of this in one sitting.
Don't you think it's time to write your own review? Gindi Thai is located at 4017 W. Riverside Dr. in Burbank. They deliver and cater. To make reservations, call (818) 567-1221 or visit www.gindithai.com.


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JUDY WOODRUFF: The Republican presidential race in Florida came to a close today after a rough-and-tumble 10 days. It boiled down to a two-man race, and attacks on the stump and a blitzkrieg of broadcast ads raged on to the very end — at stake, a trove of 50 delegates and momentum heading into February.
Republicans predicted a record turnout in Florida, more than two million voters. And Mitt Romney hoped for a decisive victory.
MITT ROMNEY (R): Hello, Ed. It's Mitt Romney. How are you this morning?
JUDY WOODRUFF: Romney started his day greeting volunteers and phoning voters from his headquarters in Tampa.
The former Massachusetts governor's appeal for support won over those like Bill Dunn of Jupiter.
BILL DUNN, Florida voter: But I think there's been a lot of, you know, bad stuff going on with how they go at their campaigning, but as far as getting our country back on track, I think this guy can handle it, with inside the Beltway and outside in the real world, where you and I are standing right now.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Other voters also complained about the sharply negative tone of the Florida fight between Romney and Newt Gingrich.
CROWD: We need Mitt! We need Mitt! We need Mitt!
JUDY WOODRUFF: But Romney made clear today he's not backing down.
MITT ROMNEY: If you're attacked, I'm not just going to sit back. I'm going to fight back, and fight back hard. He really can't whine about negative campaigning when he launched a very negative campaign in South Carolina and when the people here in Florida looked at the different campaigns and concluded that his was the most negative.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Meanwhile, in Orlando, Gingrich, the former House speaker, vowed to continue the fight, no matter the outcome in Florida.
NEWT GINGRICH (R): This is a long campaign. And if you watch tonight, the conservatives are clearly going to out-poll Romney. There's no clear path for Romney to get to a majority.
QUESTION: How close is this to being over, Mr. Speaker?
NEWT GINGRICH: I would say probably six months.
QUESTION: Six months?
NEWT GINGRICH: Yes. I would say June or July, unless Romney drops out earlier.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Just how long it goes on could well depend on Romney's ability to attract those conservatives now backing Gingrich and Rick Santorum.
I asked him about that in Tampa.
MITT ROMNEY: You know, I would love to understand how it is that Speaker Gingrich characterizes himself as more conservative than me. I have a conservative record as the governor of Massachusetts. And that record is one I'm willing to stand by.
JUDY WOODRUFF: For his part, Santorum insisted today he's also staying in the race. The former Pennsylvania senator campaigned in Colorado, as did Texas Congressman Ron Paul. Both had evening events in Nevada, which holds its caucuses on Saturday.
GWEN IFILL: Judy, you've been all over the state all week long covering this pretty interesting race.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Feels that way.
GWEN IFILL: At the end of the day now, as Mitt Romney gets ready to claim victory or not tonight, did he have a pretty good day?
JUDY WOODRUFF: Well, he did.
I mean, his campaign is feeling very confident. Of course, they don't say they're going to win by a big margin. They are — in fact, today, they were toning down expectations, saying it could just be a few points.
But it's clear they have hammered away at Newt Gingrich from the end of the South Carolina polls or the — once the results were known last weekend, and they have not let up. In fact, one of Romney's people said to me today, he said, we made the mistake once of letting up on Newt Gingrich, and we're not going to make that mistake again.
And you did hear him say, Gwen, just a minute ago that he's going to continue, and they'll worry later about the consequences. But, yes, they're feeling confident. And the Gingrich people are worried, but defiant.
GWEN IFILL: I read today, Judy, that there was exactly one positive Romney ad on the air in this last week, and it was a radio Spanish-language ad.
If you were a voter in Florida and you're watching the debates, but aside from the debates, you're just watching the ads, what did you know about these two, these — especially these two guys?
JUDY WOODRUFF: You knew that they were both lying, in effect. They didn't always come out and say that — use that word in the ads, but that was the implication.
You heard about Newt Gingrich, his ethical problems when he served as speaker of the House. You knew that he was on retainer as a consultant to Freddie Mac, the mortgage giant. With regard to Governor Romney, you knew — you heard of him as a Massachusetts moderate or Massachusetts liberal.
So you got a pretty, I should say, distorted picture of the two. You didn't get a sense of where these candidates stand on the issues, and maybe the voters don't expect that anymore. But it's not what they got here in Florida.
GWEN IFILL: It's interesting to hear Newt Gingrich say just now in that piece that you just did that he plans to be in this for another six months unless Romney drops out.
What's at stake for Newt Gingrich after a night like tonight? Right now, of course, the polls are still open. We don't know what the outcome is. But we only know that the polls have shown, which is Mitt Romney doing pretty well.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Well, this is going to sound like I'm stating the obvious, but the Gingrich people want that margin to be as small as possible. They do not expect to win.
But they don't want to be completely embarrassed here in Florida. So that's why Gingrich, even today, was running negative ads against Romney, doing anything they can to tighten up that margin. They know — I mean, the numbers support Speaker Gingrich, Gwen, in that it does take more than 1,100 delegates to clinch the nomination.
And whoever wins Florida is going to come out of here with just barely 90, so a long way from it all being over. No matter how much we in the media talk about who's got the momentum, who is likely to be the nominee, the fact is, it is a long road. It is going to be months. If not six months, it's quite some time away from knowing when this is over.
GWEN IFILL: Ron Paul has been in Maine this week. Rick Santorum has been in Colorado, after a brief respite, visit — visit home with his family. And he was campaigning today, saying — Santorum, that is — saying he's not going anywhere, that this idea that all the conservatives will gather around Mitt Romney — or Newt Gingrich, that is, is — is the formula.
He doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Is that something that anybody is acknowledging, that Rick Santorum is also still in this race?
JUDY WOODRUFF: I think for sure, Gwen, the Romney camp is aware that Sen. Santorum is still a factor. They don't expect him to overtake them, but they are concerned about conservative, very conservative voters out there.
They want to be on — they were very upset about some of the tough language that Sen. Santorum used in the last debate against Gov. Romney. So that's clearly a factor.
So, Gwen, as we look at this contest, we know that one name that any Republican would have liked to have had endorse them is Florida's junior senator, Marco Rubio. He happened to be in Washington today on Senate business.
But he stayed at a camera just long enough to talk to us just a few minutes ago. And here's that interview I did with him.
Sen. Rubio, thank you very much for talking with us.
You predicted earlier today that whoever wins the Florida primary is likely to be the Republican Party's nominee. All the polls show it's going to be Gov. Romney. So, are you forecasting he's going to win the nomination?
SEN. MARCO RUBIO, R-Fla.: Well, I think we should wait until the results come in.
And I certainly wouldn't underestimate Speaker Gingrich, who has shown the ability in this campaign to come back from some adversity and put on a good campaign in other states. So we will see how that plays out.
But I think my point is that Florida really is a microcosm of America. You know the state well. Literally, every major issue that confronts America that we as Republicans want our nominee to be able to confront, those issues are found in Florida.
And over the last 10 days, you have seen these candidates have to answer questions they didn't have to answer in some of the earlier states. So, I think, ultimately — I don't know how long it is going to take — but, ultimately, if you win the Florida primary, especially if you win it decisively, I really think that bodes well not only to win the nomination, but the general election.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Senator, today, Gov. Romney said he is going to continue to air negative ads and be very critical of Speaker Gingrich if the speaker is criticizing him.
And all the surveys are showing that the vast majority of the advertising, negative advertising in this state, came out of the Romney camp.
Do you believe that Gov. Romney's campaign is going to need to tone it down?
SEN. MARCO RUBIO: Well, ultimately, I don't tell people how to run their campaigns.
And I remind everybody that no candidate has run more negative ads in American history than Barack Obama did in 2008, especially in the general. So we're going to see more of this down the road. But let me just say that I would encourage the candidates, if possible — we always say that, but if possible, to pivot back to their positive message.
I think all four of our candidates have an appealing positive message that could really excite people and get them behind them. And I would hope they would pivot back to that. And I would also say that, ultimately, as Republicans, our goal is to change the direction of our country. And if they're attacking each other, using the same lines of attack that the president ultimately is going to use against our nominee, I think it's counterproductive.
So, look, every year, we talk about how we don't like the negative campaigns. And every year, there's more of it. But that's one of the reasons why I hope that this primary at the right time will come to a conclusion, so we can move forward to the campaign and the general election.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Well, in just the few days that the presidential candidates have been focusing on Florida, do you believe Florida Republican voters have gotten a fair look, a good look at where these candidates stand?
SEN. MARCO RUBIO: Well, I think Florida voters have been looking at them now for about a year. I think the first debates were in the summer of 2010, if I'm not mistaken — or 2011, if I'm not mistaken. So this campaign has been going on for a while.
By the time they made it to Florida, they had a series of debates. They'd been tested in Iowa and New Hampshire and South Carolina. But in Florida, they had to answer some specific questions. We saw more talk about immigration reform than we have seen throughout the campaign. We saw discussions about foreign policy like we hadn't seen before. We saw talk about the Western Hemisphere. Where else do you get that in these early states?
So I think we know a lot more about these candidates because they've campaigned in Florida. And we have a better picture now of who they are and what they would do if they got the nomination and ultimately the presidency.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Well, speaking of immigration, you were critical a few days ago of ads that the speaker, Speaker Gingrich, was running here in Florida accusing Gov. Romney of being anti-immigrant.
But when you look at Gov. Romney's position, taking a much harder line on illegal immigrants, couldn't that at least be interpreted as viewing people who come to this country from elsewhere as unwelcome?
SEN. MARCO RUBIO: Well, I think it's — and again I don't want to get involved here as a surrogate for one campaign or the other.
But let me say this. Both candidates have offered — all four of our candidates have offered a strong defense of legal immigration. Those are immigrants too. And people all across the world that are waiting to enter this country legally that have done it the right way, I get them in my office. They come and see us. They tell us that their relatives have applied and they're waiting to come in.
Some have been waiting as long as six, seven, eight years. They're in favor of legal immigration. But here's the other thing I would say. I think most Americans now agree that the illegal immigration problem we have is serious and that the legal immigration process we have is broken. And it needs to be reformed.
Just because people disagree about how to reform it and how to deal with it does not make someone anti-immigrant. And I think that's a very strong charge to be made. And that's why I was discouraged to see it in an ad. And that's something I expect from the left, that unfairly throws that around.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Well, conversely, Gov. Romney has called Speaker Gingrich's position on immigration — at one point, he called it amnesty, when what Speaker Gingrich is talking about, he said, if a family has been here 25 years and they have been good citizens and they have paid their taxes, there ought to be sort of a path to citizenship.
Is that a fair characterization?
SEN. MARCO RUBIO: Well, again, I don't want to become a surrogate here back and forth or a referee in this race.
I think Speaker Gingrich has offered a thoughtful idea on immigration. I'm not completely familiar with everything he's offered, but I'm encouraged that we're moving forward in conversation, in talking about that.
Look, we have a legal immigration process in America that's broken. And it has to be modernized. It has to be. I think there's a consensus in this country that something should be done to help young kids that were brought here at a very young age and are now very high academic achievers and want to contribute to America's future or who want to go out and serve in the military.
Now, the difficult issue is, what do you do with 11 million people that are here without documents? And that one is difficult to confront for a lot of different reasons. It's not an easy issue. And I think it's something we're going to have to continue to have a conversation about in America, because my hope is that immigration will once again become something that unifies as a people, not a source of conflict that divides us, the way it has now.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Finally, Senator, as you know very well, your name has been touted time and again as a potential, likely even, choice to be the vice presidential running mate for whoever wins the Republican presidential nomination.
You have consistently said you're not interested in doing that, you want to stay in the Senate. So, are you saying the position of vice president isn't important?
SEN. MARCO RUBIO: No, it is an important position.
What I have said is that I'm focused on my work here in the United States Senate. That's where I think I can best serve the people of Florida. I don't believe I'm going to be offered that position. I don't believe I'm going to — I'm not going to be the vice presidential nominee.
I understand people have to speculate about somebody. Now, when they move on to other states, they will probably speculate about other people. Ultimately, though, what I am committed to doing is helping our nominee. With all due respect to the president, who I think is a fine father and a fine husband, but I don't think he does a very good job as president. And the proof is in the economic results he's gotten.
We need to change direction in November. And I want to do anything I can to help the nominee. I just don't think it's going to as the vice presidential nominee.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Sen. Marco Rubio, thanks very much.
SEN. MARCO RUBIO: Thank you.


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Green Bay Packers' Burger Creations
When a hospitality management company asked the Green Bay Packers to send in their favorite hamburger recipe, one of them included peanut butter. And onion rings. And ranch dressing.
It was Aaron Rogers' burger. Sounds disgusting to me, so why don't you put one together and let me know how it tastes? I'll trust your judgement (because I'm not putting that burger anywhere near my mouth!!).
Here's the list of the burgers that they submitted… some of them sound pretty good!
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The Queensland government has appointed investment banks to assess whether to privatise two of its largest assets,
Macquarie Group will launch a scoping study on SunWater, while Rothschild will look at the long-distance electricity transmission line company, Powerlink. All options are on the table as part of the reviews, including a full sale or options to encourage private investment in the assets.
The Newman Liberal National Party government is considering the asset sales to help reduce the state's debt.
But the appointment of the banks – revealed by The Australian Financial Review online on Friday – shows the Newman government is willing to explore the options for greater private sector involvement, either in funding expensive capital works programs for its state-owned companies or full sales.
Queensland Treasurer
"The government clearly said, when the commission of audit's final report was released, that it would investigate ways to finance capital expenditure into the future without increasing the debt and ultimately the burden on Queensland taxpayers," a spokeswoman for Mr Nicholls said.
"Business as usual is not an option and the government is working towards repairing the state's finances to ease the tax burden and reduce debt."
First break with cautious approach
Macquarie Group will launch a scoping study on SunWater, which reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of $113 million in 2012 and revenue of $211 million.
SunWater's total assets stand at about $1 billion, although only industrial pipelines, which account for about 88 per cent of operating profit, will be considered for sale.
It manages another $6 billion of water infrastructure assets, mostly dams, and supplies about 40 per cent of all commercial water in Queensland.
Rothschild has been asked to run a scoping study on Powerlink, the long-distance transmission line worth about $10 billion.
Macquarie and Rothschild were appointed this week following a beauty parade for which only a small number of investment banks were invited to pitch. The appointments are significant because they mark the Newman government's first move towards embracing privatisation as a way to pay down debt, which is due to peak at $81 billion in 2016-17.
A $2.2 million commission of audit chaired by former treasurer
A report by lobby group Infrastructure Partnerships Australia on October 14 said the sale of Queensland's state-owned electricity network would reap up to $48 billion for the Newman government.
Earlier this year, Mr Nicholls pushed for a sale of Powerlink, saying the state faced a further credit downgrade. He was rolled by his LNP colleagues who backed Premier Newman's more cautious approach to asset sales.
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