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How to Encourage Innovation and Creativity: Part 2 – Repeatable Process
by: Chris Knotts, PMP – ASPE Creative Director
This week we're offering insights into how professional creatives keep the mojo flowing. Nurture the pillars of creativity in your day to day work, and the rest will follow.
Part 2: A repeatable creative process is like panning for gold.
The next step in a creative warm-up is to remind yourself that creative thinking is like panning for gold. It's about winnowing down what's worthwhile from the constant stream of thoughts you experience as you seek to solve the problems before you. In fact, this same concept is reflected in the way many marketing departments (including mine) operate. Let me use this analogy as an example:
Marketing 101: You want to capture leads to bring into your ecosystem. At the end of the day the lead generation process has one primary goal: to capture as many names as possible for nominal cost per name. Into one end of the business process go all the leads. Out the other end come sales. Along the way, there is a hugely disparate ratio at play in terms of how many leads are captured vs. how many sales are made. Nobody expects all the leads to become customers. Nobody expects most of the leads to become customers. No, everybody knows that only a few leads become customers, and yet those customers make the process worth it. We're panning for gold.
I'm personally of the opinion that almost everything related to creative productivity works this way. You have to perform the mental exercise of generating a lot of raw material in order to separate the wheat from the chaff and come up with anything of real value. Likewise, a good creative person wakes up in the morning knowing that most of the thoughts in his or her head may not be of much practical value. That may seem a bit harsh, but the reality is that in your day to day routine, if you have a high standard of excellence, a constant supply of ideas isn't worth as much as the percentage of them that translate as winners. Those truly innovative little nuggets can be pretty rare.
However, they do come. So to find them you have to feed the machine. You have to practice thinking. You have to practice generating lots and lots of conceptual nuggets to find the ones that are useful. Visual designers do this all the time. Why, for every truly solid interface or website, you can bet there's a stack of multiple concept candidates that ended up as rejects, the raw fodder for what later came to be good work. In design school, students are taught to generate 5-minute thumbnails during the first phase of any project. Dozens, even hundreds, of these thumbnails are generated. Most of them will never see the light of day, but it's vital to churn them out in order to find that one gem that can be developed into a winner. As I've progressed in my career, I find that a lot of this groundwork can be done mentally these days. But there are still plenty of times when a notepad or sketchbook should come out, and quick concepts should be jotted down or sketched out. Don't worry about evaluating them – that comes later.
Thanks for reading our blog series on creative insights. Every day this week we're looking at creative advice for creative work. In the meantime, we want to hear about your experiences solving creative challenges, and what you think is valuable. Email me at email@example.com or send me a tweet: @chris_knotts. You can also follow my training firm at @ASPE_Inc – we love to hear from you.
Further reading - Check out this great recent article from Fast Company on how to brainstorm in a smarter way: The Brainstorming Process Is B.S. But Can We Rework It?
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Pairing: Uchiha Itachi/Sasuke
Contains: Uchihacest/Yaoi/ Bad Language/Sex
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Dark Secrets
I panicked as I ran my hands through my underwear drawer, sweeping out socks and underwear, causing them to fall onto the floor. Soon the surface of my wooden drawer was exposed; and the object I desired was not in sight. Everything it contained now lay on my bedroom floor.
"Where is it?" I shrieked in panic, my chest heaving as I imagined my diary getting into the wrong hands. And by that I meant my older brother Itachi.
Itachi was the star child, even though I probably acted like I hated him, it wasn't completely true, for that side of me, was spilled out on the pages of my diary, and if Itachi ever got his hands on it... Then everything between us was bound to change.
A sudden knock at the front door caused my body to jerk violently. I leapt down the stairs running to the front door, opening it to reveal my brother standing on the front porch. My nerves kicked in, and I felt my body begin to tremble in Itachi's presence.
"Hello baby brother." He spoke casually as he strolled through the door frame.
I pouted, unimpressed as he walked pass me, taking my frustration out on the front door as I slammed it shut.
Through the door-less entrance of the living room, Itachi stood in the middle of the living room, one hand placed casually on his hip. Only Itachi could look beautiful this effortlessly, a pale marble statue.
Itachi watched me; his eyes looked dark with a hint of mischief. I watched him as he slowly sat down on the small 2 seated couch.
"Come sit with me little brother," Itachi requested as he smiled at me, he patted the cushion next to him, one arm resting at the head of the couch and his legs crossed.
I furrowed my eyebrows, pushing my lips out as I pouted. What was with this weird attitude today?
I slowly shuffled my feet towards the couch where he sat, and without warning, Itachi pulled my arm, swinging me around so that I fell on top of him. My brother's arms wrapped themselves around my waist as he kept me in place. I attempted to escape from him pulling at his fingers so that he could set me free from his hold. But he kept me on top of him.
"What do you want Itachi?" I groaned as I pulled his arms off me.
"What's wrong little brother? Don't you want to hug you're big brother?"
What was with this attitude...?
"No, I just want you to leave me alone!" I shrieked as I jumped to my feet. Folding my arms across my chest as I composed myself and continued "Urgh... I made dinner today... do you want any?"
Itachi's eyes flicked down to the plush carpet, a smug little grin donning his face.
"No." He replied shaking his head.
I replied with a short and sharp, "Fine" Before walking out the living room and up the narrow staircase. I heard Itachi's footsteps follow me up the stairs; I swerved harshly, slamming my hand on the railing. "What?" I hissed at him through gritted teeth.
He chuckled. "Nothing."
"Quit following me Itachi!"
"I'm not following you..." he replied bluntly "I'm going to have a shower."
"Oh." I could feel my cheeks heat up as I blushed in embarrassment. I was acting way too paranoid today.
He walked past me. My arm flopped to my side as he gently pushed it out his way. He smiled as he past me, a 'holier than thou' expression smeared all over his face.
I stood back as he passed me, walking up the stairs. I watched him turn the corner at the top of the staircase, before heading up the stairs. I dragged my feet up the stairs, and shuffled towards my bedroom. I shut the door behind me, sighing as I picked up all my socks and crumpled underwear off the floor and stuffing it into my large wooden drawers. I walked back, edging up to my bed before falling on top of it.
I lay on the sheets, rubbing my eyes as I tried to think of any other places my diary could be hidden. I could try to look for it in Itachi's room, but I'd have to be quick and I'd just end up making a mess during the whole process searching for it, plus my brother would find out either way if I was in his room or not. And definitely kill me for it.
I heard the water from the shower stop.
I couldn't take it anymore, I had to know. I had to find out if he was the culprit, the one who had my diary in his possession. I pulled my body from off the bed, and leapt to my door, my hand on the door handle I breathed in and exhaled. This was it, I had to ask.
I swung the door open and marched up to my brother's room.
His bedroom door was already open.
"Itachi, I- I – I..." I stammered as I found my brother standing in his room, wearing small dark boxers and a towel draped over his head and shoulders as he patted his long wet raven hair with it.
"Hmm?" He replied, looking up to meet with my dazed eyes.
I wasn't going to back out now.
My voice stammered as I tried to speak, but with my brother standing dripping wet, it was hard to think of the right words to say.
"What little brother?" He said in a smug tone, his upper lip curled up as he smiled, revealing white sharp fangs. "What did you want to say, or are you finding it, rather difficult?" His tone was almost mocking.
What was with him today? I was now very, pissed. I couldn't hold it in any longer, he had to be the one who had it.
"Where's my diary dammit?" I demanded hitting my clenched fist against Itachi's open bedroom door.
"This diary...?" Itachi replied smugly, as he slowly bent down to reach for an object resting on his bedside table, then holding up a small black notebook within his long fingers.
My diary.
"Give it back!" I shrieked, running up to my brother preparing to snatch it from his hands.
But he raised his arm higher as I swung my arm to grab it. "Too, slow." His attitude was starting to frustrate me and I couldn't bare it anymore. Itachi was taller than me, no doubt about that. His long arms held the dark book above my head, teasing me in my presence. I jumped on to my toes and clawed the air attempting to retrieve the desired object. But Itachi made sure I had to fight for it, swinging his arm side to side.
My anger rose, and I could feel the blood pumping in my head, I aimed for the notebook, jumping up and down and side to side before jumping up hard and pushing myself into Itachi, pushing him onto his bed as I fell on top of him.
His damp body pressed up against my clothed chest, I felt the warmth from his wet body seep through my shirt causing it to cling to my skin.
I looked down at my brother's bare chest, before looking up to meet with his dark eyes staring right at me.
"Dammit Itachi!" I whined as I pressed the palms of my hands against his smooth chest, pushing myself up so that I could wriggle off him.
But he continued to stare at me. I stopped, and let my body flop back down onto his chest. "What?" I asked with a hint of annoyance in my voice.
"Was all that, true?" He asked, his face was blunt and his tone wasn't his usual. He used this tone when he was worried, or concerned about something.
Was what true?
I didn't reply, but instead remained staring back at my brother's serious gaze. My heart began to race and my body fell into another fit of trembles.
"Do you really feel that way about me, baby brother?"
My eyes widened with shock. He really did read it. Oh shit.
I didn't know what to say, but I panicked. My heart beat quickened, as I attempted to slide off my brother, being in this sort of position with him after he had read my diary probably wasn't good. I tried to speak, but my voice cracked and stammered each time I opened my mouth.
Before I knew it, I felt Itachi's large hands wrapped around either of my arms as he pulled me into him, and suddenly, my lips were pushed up against his. My eyes widened at the sudden contact of my brothers slightly damp lips pressed up against mine, his eyes were closed and his hold on my arms were powerful.
I pushed my palms against his chest, refusing him, but his hands kept a strong hold on me. My body squirmed as I tried to escape from my brother. I tried to push myself away once more before giving up fully, I couldn't refuse him.
This was wrong, so wrong. He was my brother. Okay, if I had a few fantasies about him. That was one thing. But to act out on these fantasies was on a whole other level, and if people found out, oh god, if anyone found out...
Within the few seconds Itachi's lips were connected to mine, he pulled away from my lips, his eyes opening to give me a lusty gaze, whispering,
"Baby brother..."
I could feel my heart tighten in my chest by his words, 'baby brother.' I was his brother, but I couldn't help but whimper as I felt him run his fingers against my dampened clothed chest.
Itachi pushed me off his chest, pushing me off him with one hand, as I rolled off him landing next to him on his bed. He quickly climbed on top of my body, his crotch on top of mine, I felt my cheeks grow hot as I blushed, and an uncomfortable bulge form beneath my jeans.
He smiled softly as his eyes wandered down my chest. My shirt dampened by the wetness from Itachi's wet body; he ran his fingertips against my right nipple, visible through my damp, white shirt.
He chuckled to himself as he began to rub the nub, slowly twirling it. I moaned in response. Itachi lowered his head, and without warning, I felt a warm wet tongue slide over my clothed nipple, then gently back over it again.
Being with Itachi like this, brought out the weaker, and softer side out of both of us.
I lay on Itachi's bed; my arms sprawled out above my head, feeling my chest heave with the ecstacy as I reacted from each touch my brother gave unto me. I bit down on my lower lip, hard, as I felt a row of sharp teeth bite down on my nipple.
I gasped at the sudden sharp bite, "Itachi..." I moaned as I felt my body tense.
Itachi lifted up his head again, looking at me through lusty eyes. "Didn't you like that baby brother?" He asked, smirking.
I furrowed my eye brows as I looked at him, his devilish smirk smeared across his beautiful, gentle face.
"What?" he said as he laughed lightly.
"Nothing," I replied pouting my lips as I spun my head to the side, resting it against Itachi's sheets.
"No, c'mon! What?" He asked enthusiastically, slowly trailing his fingers up my neck gently scratching it with his black painted fingernails. He laughed cheerfully, tickling my neck. "What?"
A large grin grew on my face as he caressed the weak spot of my neck causing me to fall into a giggling fit.
"No, no!" I laughed trying to get Itachi to stop tickling my neck. I swatted his arms with my hands as I tried to convince him to stop.
"No," he said gently, as he started to gently rub my neck with his fingers, slowly running them up and down my neck, it made my body tingle with pleasure as I felt my brother's soothing fingers upon my skin. "Tell me what you were thinking." Itachi lowered his body down again, his chest pressed up against mine. I felt his lips against my ears, "Tell me..." he whispered against my ear, his damp breath hitting my ear. My body shuddered in a pleasurable response.
All I could do was moan at everything Itachi did. His erotic moves and his words, made me feel hot and uncomfortable.
Itachi looked down at me with piercing black eyes, his raven-black hair curtaining us, as it brushed lightly across my skin, tickling my face. I felt his parted lips against mine; Itachi ran his tongue against my lip as it quivered in contact with his warm tongue.
Itachi's hands travelled down my chest, his fingertips slowly gliding along. Itachi stopped at my hips; "Well we're not going to get anything done with these on, are we?" he tugged harshly at my jeans as he emphasized his point.
He quickly unbuttoned the top of my jeans, and then pulled down my zipper. I felt a sort of feeling of release as he pulled my jeans down my thighs, to reveal my very erect penis under my dark boxers.
Itachi's eyebrows rose as he stared in shock at my member. I threw my hands over my face in embarrassment.
"Baby brother, you've grown." Itachi chuckled as he curled his fingers at the hem of my boxers; I shyly removed my hands away from face, slowly, as I peeked over at my brother. His teeth were sunk into his lower lip, smooth plump lips, as they smirked, looking down at me.
I Threw my palms against my eyes again as I groaned, the embarrassment spread across my cheeks as they blushed.
"My, how you've grown baby brother" Itachi's voice spoke, it was gentle, but a hint of mischief in it, as he slowly slid down my boxers.
I peeked between my fingers, my brothers eyes were aflame, his eyes constantly scanning over my bare member, "You've grown quite a bit."
I couldn't take it any longer; my brother teased and toyed with me. His lusty voice and dangerous eyes, I wanted so bad to feel him... within me.
I groaned in frustration, Itachi's head cocking up to my face, his eyes looking at me gently. "What's wrong baby brother?"
"Nothing..." I mumbled. I couldn't tell him, why I was getting so annoyed.
"No, tell me. You sound, angry..." his smile fell as it slowly grew into a frown. "Did I do something, or say something...?" He paused. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't be forcing myself onto you like this."
I shot up, resting on my elbows as I tried to sit at level with him. "No." I mumbled "That's not true, Itachi. I'm just getting... impatient." I replied as my lips pursed.
"Oh," Itachi continued "I get it." He said as he smirked, his fist pushing into his sheets on his bed as he slowly lowered me back down on his bed.
I smiled as my brother towered over me; strands of dark hair lightly falling to the sides of his face as it gently hovered over me. Itachi quickened his pace, sparing the slow seductive moments as he hurriedly unbuttoned my shirt, he un-buttoned the first 5 before ripping it apart. My buttons flew all over his bed, hitting the wooden floor and scattered around in his musty scented room.
I bit on my lip as I watched him, watching him as he then ground his hips against mine. Though I was fully erect, Itachi wasn't, he ground his hips against mine furiously. Until I felt his large throbbing, clothed member crash against mine, I groaned in displeasure at my brother's covered shaft.
Itachi smiled at me mischievously as he got the hint, he carefully, and swift fully pulled his boxers down his legs, throwing them to the floor. I hummed appreciatively as I felt the flesh of his warm member, gently rub against mine.
I'd never seen, all of Itachi before. And today was definitely a first.
Itachi climbed off me, kneeling on his bed, "Move up to the top." He demanded, emphasizing the command with his chin as he jerked it up. I quickly shuffled my body up to the top of Itachi's large bed, resting my head against the large pillows as I reached the top. Itachi tugged at my boxers and jeans that were resting at my knees, sliding them down my legs as he threw them casually to the side, landing in a crumpled heap on his floor along with his garments.
Itachi soon crawled up the bed to me, like a predator to its prey. I could feel myself grow very uncomfortable, and needy.
Itachi sat between my legs, spreading them further apart as he pushed my knees gently to each side.
"Keep your legs spread out...and relax." He told me. I took a deep breath as I tried to relax my body.
Of course, Itachi knew about this. Experienced and talented, he was sure to have had many girls or even men in his room. I tried not to think of it, I knew my brother had relationships, but I didn't want to think about them, I wanted him, and that was all.
"Your first time Sasuke," Itachi cooed as he looked down at me smiling, "Are you, nervous? ... Scared?"
"No." I replied. I wasn't scared or nervous at all. Maybe worried, worried if anyone found out, but that didn't matter too much right now. With Itachi nothing did, he was my brother and I loved and trusted him more than anyone.
"Good," He replied, sort of relieved. He bent down, kissing a knee gently.
I felt excitement flow through my body and the blood pumping through my veins as I watched my brother reach over to his bed side table, opening the drawer, pulling out a small bottle filled with liquid. Lube.
Itachi shook the bottle violently. There wasn't much left of it... The liquid dripped out onto his finger tips, squirting, as he forced it out the bottle.
Content with my position and the amount of liquid on his fingers, Itachi smeared the lube around the rim of my entrance. The feel of the cold lube against my skin caused my body to shiver.
Itachi laughed softly, probably laughing at me without a doubt.
"What now?" I asked, unhappy at my brother's light chuckles.
His eyes were still down; watching his fingers as he carefully coated me with lube. "It's so cute. You're so cute, in such a submissive and vulnerable state." A light smile on his face, I couldn't help but smile too.
"You're done." My brother added, "You ready for this baby brother?" He asked looking me in the eyes, a serious gaze.
"Yes..." I replied, swallowing down the large lump in my throat.
Itachi sat up, holding his hardened member into his hands, I watched him as his face fell full of concentration, and he pumped it a few times before positioning it at my entrance.
Watching him, with intensity, I felt as the hard tip of my brother's aroused member pressed against my tight entrance. I shuddered, and hissed as I felt it slipping through the lube as it pushed against my tight skin. My eye's screwed shut as it continued to pushed and shove at me.
With help from the cool lube, I felt my brother slowly glide into me. My back arched as I felt it, slowly entering me. Feeling it, my muscles tightening down on my brother, I hissed between my clenched teeth and bit down on my lip.
"You're swallowing me up deliciously, Sasuke..." Itachi panted, I kept my eyes shut, the sensation of someone's member in me was new, trying to adjust myself to the feeling of my brother as his length pumped and twitched within me.
Without further a-do, Itachi began to slowly rock his hips into me. Starting gently, I felt him, as he indulged in each thrust. It was extremely painful as I felt him stretch me out slowly. Getting used to the feeling, I opened my eyes slowly, to see my brother, his back bent over as he hovered over me, his hips gently rocking in rhythm to the pants and moans that escaped his lips.
His eyes were closed, and his hair dangled from off his shoulders over me. I licked my dry lips, letting a long moan escape my parted lips as I felt Itachi hit my prostate.
"Ahh, again, Itachi... Yes, there..." I panted, breathlessly under my brother, as my fingernails dug into my brother's strong arms.
"Found it already, huh?" Itachi panted.
My brother licked his lips, smirking as he thrust his hips into the same spot. Repeating it several times, my jaw dropped as I let out throaty moans of pleasure.
Slowly, I began moaning my brother's name, over and over again, thrust after thrust, his large and erect member penetrating my entire body, feeling him deep within me.
"Ahhh... I-Itachi" I moaned.
It was painful, but what was love without suffering?
The bed began to creak as Itachi's thrusts started to quicken, I opened my eyes, looking up at my older brother, his back was arched and sweet droplets of sweat began to run down his beautiful pale face.
I felt my saliva dribble out at the corners of my mouth, my mouth wide open as I moaned and screamed.
"Itachi... Itachi... Ahh...!
I came. Ribbons of white cum spurted out of me and onto my chest.
Itachi's eyes watched me beneath him, as I sweated, drooled and shook and shuddered after every thrust. He ran his long fingers along the trail of cum on my chest, then placing them between his soft lips. Sucking his fingers into his mouth, he hummed as he pulled out his fingers. Licking up every last drop of my cum off his fingers. He leaned over me,
"You're so beautiful..." his sweet whispers made me feel like I was on the brink of climaxing yet again. He licked the drool that was forming around my mouth, licking it all up with his long tongue as he trailed it to the corner of my mouth. I purred appreciatively, praising my brother with a low moan, "Itachi..." he ran his tongue along my bottom lip, then gently biting down on it with his teeth.
He placed his hands on my knees, thrusting his hips violently into me. Pounding into me hard, I screamed as my hips jerked up.
The sudden change of pace startled me.
Itachi clenched his teeth together, as he screwed his eyes shut, he let out a long, deep moan. His whole body shuddered as he gradually decreased his thrusts. He came. And hard too, I felt it, shoots of sticky substance filling me, churning. Chills ran up and down my spine as I gasped. I felt it dribble out of me.
Itachi's thrusts slowed down until he stopped completely, Itachi pulled out of me gingerly before rolling on his back on his bed next to me. My legs flopped to the side, as I finally felt able enough to relax.
My brother laid next me. His heart beat was clear and easy to hear in the paralyzing silent house. I felt my own heart beating at an erratic rate. I placed my hand upon my chest as I attempted to catch my breath again. But I felt Itachi's arm drape over my stomach, the contact from him caused my heart to start beating wildly again. His body shuffled an inch closer to me, until I could feel his sweaty skin sticking to mine. His lips pressed against my ear, his damp breathe hitting my skin. He whispered,
"I love you baby brother."
This bond, between brother to brother... was an illusion from the start.


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Supporters say they have a lot of work, but expect to make today's deadline.
BISMARCK, N.D. -- In an effort to drive new business and increase traffic into convenience stores, North Dakota retailers are pushing a lottery initiative, but sponsor Andrew Maragos said there is a mountain of a challenge ahead to get the necessary 25,688 signatures by the end of the day.
"We still need a big push," Maragos said, adding he still doesn't know how many signatures have been gathered so far by sponsors and other volunteers who favor the proposed constitutional amendment, according to The Dickinson (N.D.) Press.
The North Dakota constitution prohibits lotteries in the state. The initiative Maragos and about 30 other North Dakotans is sponsoring will remove the prohibition and direct the legislature to have the state join a multistate lottery such as Powerball or Lotto.
Maragos, a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, sponsored similar constitutional amendments in the 1999 and 20001 Legislatures; both went down to overwhelming defeat. He is pushing the issue again this year in hopes of getting on the November ballot. But to do so, he must have the necessary signatures filed with the secretary of state by the end of business today. If he misses that deadline and gets the necessary number later, it would be voted on in 2004.
Maragos said he sent 250 petitions to Grand Forks, Fargo and Bismarck, in hopes that pro-lottery citizens would pick them up and circulate them. Another 230 are in Minot. In Fargo, blank petitions can be picked up at many gas stations and convenience stores.
Maragos said he may not be able to ensure from afar that people who pick up blank petitions follow the laws on collecting valid signatures, but he did include instructions. "I hope it's not a problem," he said.
A petition circulator must be 18 years old and a North Dakota resident who is qualified to vote. The circulators must witness every signature on the petition and then swear to a notary that they did so. This precludes volunteers simply depositing petitions in public places and picking them up later. Those signing must provide a legible name, the date and a complete residential address.


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Perfect for extra special breaks to York, Lendal Tower is a stunning and historic property dating back to 1299. The Tower has stood overlooking the River Ouse since the days of Richard the Lionheart and retains a wealth of period features complimented by a contemporary kitchen and luxury bathrooms.
On the ground floor, Lendal Tower has a beautiful oak panelled sitting room with flag-stone flooring, double height ceiling, exposed beams, flag-stone flooring, a TV with Freeview service and a Wii. There is also a dining area seating six people and the contemporary kitchen has an electric double oven, gas hob and shiny Smeg fridge.
A set of spiral stairs lead up to the mezzanine level double bedroom and then upwards to the grand four poster room with wood panelling, stone fireplace and sumptuous furnishings. There is a final double room and both the main bedrooms afford stunning views over York. The bedrooms have luxurious ensuite bathrooms and there is a further downstairs shower room and WC on the ground floor.
All three bedrooms are furnished with modern entertainment facilities including an LCD TV and DVD player.
Enjoy the far reaching panoramic views over York and the River Ouse from the beautiful roof terrace. There is also a very pretty garden with lovely views along the river.
Short breaks of three nights or more are welcome throughout the year except over the Christmas/ New Year period when a five night minimum stay applies. Please note that this property does not accept pets.
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A forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Arizona's controversial immigration law — which some experts believe could uphold the most controversial aspects of the measure — won't end legal disputes on the matter and instead is likely to ignite renewed assaults by the law's opponents.Read More »
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Responding to critics who claim he was too quick to blame drug smugglers for the deaths of five people found in a burned-out SUV last weekend, an Arizona sheriff said Wednesday that he was merely sharing timely information about the case and never formally concluded that the deaths were the work of a cartel.Read More »
Jan Brewer loses bid to dismiss Arizona immigration law case
A judge has rejected a request by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to dismiss one of three remaining legal challenges to the state's 2010 immigration law.Read More »
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Divas weren't held captive in a cellar. Chandeliers weren't damaged. But ousted Senate President Russell Pearce's presence was felt in the chamber that he once ran.
Russell Pearce, Joe Arpaio fundraising effort under fire from immigration activists
Two of Arizona's most prominent advocates for tougher border enforcement are seeking financial contributions to counter potential legislation that would prevent states and cities from enforcing immigration laws.Read More »
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President Barack Obama's shift to support gay marriage is energizing young Hispanic voters who have been working side-by-side with gay activists in their push for immigration reform.Read More »
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It's not that well-known as compared to other spots like Sinsa or Garosu-gil. But..it's getting more attention. I was deliberately strolling through it at around 10 am.
Not many shops were open...and that gave me enough freedom to capture the moment.
Took out my camera in -3° Centigrade.
Yep...I was craxvxzmzy!
...but boy...I could enjoy the alley all to my own with no hindrance!^^
...being able to explore all corners...
...ok. this place is where those with indie-creative minds are trying to taste the pie of value-seeker customers.
Some...I learned...are those forty-youth who dared to follow their dream of opening up new niche of business.
...wished I had more time to explore, had it not been freezing minus 3 Celsius.
#get off at Isu Station line 4, then exit no.2 from where we must take Maeul.Bus no.13 or 14...and get off gee I forgot its name..its..."blablabla sagori"
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Things You Should Know For Finding The Best Patent Drafting And Drawing Services
It is an undeniable reality that inventors willing to file their patent applications know little about the various optional features and alternatives those are no less important parts of their invention. But that is also something that you can hardly expect from them and that is the precise reason why patent drafting services are becoming so much important. In most cases where investors represent themselves are found to unnecessarily narrow patents while what they could have obtained would be much better.
There are a number of litigations those suggest that a patent illustrator is required to tell the jury something to the extent of three times the actual in order for him to believe and there are also various advertising corollaries and techniques – those only an experienced patent drafting professional should be capable of helping you with. It can be said for sure whether the popular misconception of not requiring a patent attorney is required for good or for worse. By definition a patent grant provides the inventor the right of preventing anybody else from making, using or selling that patented product in the USA, it is absolutely critical from an inventor's point of view.
As a matter of fact a patent is not some kind of business deal that inventors tend to believe in which means permission for operation of certain things at certain place or time but it only gives the inventor the authoritative right of excluding others. That means it is only the patent drafting services those can help you best in this regard and as most of them now enjoy prominent online presence finding and contacting them is also not difficult at all if you want to make sure that you actually want to cover all the different alternatives you yourself don't really understand.
You will also find many patent illustration professionals online who will be offering you hands on personal services from the best patent illustration professionals from the industry. These organizations can provide you with CAD generated patent drawings for effectively conveying the descriptions and claims mentioned in your specification. Starting from rough informal sketches they are capable of AutoCAD designing, 3D rendering of products and also verbal descriptions in terms of utility of the invention in patent drafting cases. If you are seeking a design patent from the authorities not only the competent patent drafting services but also specialist designers in patent drawing and digital patent photographers are equally important. The patent drawing is actually absolutely crucial for obtaining any design patent protection for best conveying and ultimately protecting your valuable intellectual property.
While seeking patent drawing services in New York or any other area in the country always keep in mind that it is best to find a service provider who always creates your drawing within a secure environment and the service provider must also commit you strict confidentiality along with signing a non-disclosure agreement. Cotsiscad.com is known as one of the most reputed and dependable of such service providers in the city and you can visit their website anytime you want to.
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University of Southern Mississippi accounting professor Michael Dugan, who joined the faculty in June, has received the 2010 "Best Paper" Award for his co-authored article that appeared in the Dec. 2009 issue of the American Accounting Association (AAA) journal "Accounting Horizons."
On top of that, Dugan recently learned that he is ranked among the top five percent of the most prolific accounting researchers over the past 50 years, according to a study conducted by finance professor Jean Heck at St. Joseph's University.
In his 28-year career, Dugan has published approximately 45 articles related to accounting research. His primary focus involves the relationship between accounting information and stock prices — particularly the ability of accounting data to predict bankruptcy.


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As we've seen time and time again, amazing things can be built with Lego bricks. But have you ever wondered what could be built if those bricks were bigger? This "toy" could have very practical applications.
Arnon Rosan imagined the greater possibilities of giant sized bricks and founded EverBlock, a modular system of full-scale plastic blocks that stack together.
The polypropylene blocks can be assembled into practically anything from bar tables and couches to small dwellings. Everblock comes in 14 colors and three sizes: full (twelve inches), half (six inches), and quarter (three inches), and a finishing cap. The website offers a virtual builder tool to assist in creating designs. They are also compiling a library of instructions to carry out more popular designs.
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Jodie Foster received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes for her "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment," and the speech she gave afterwards was moving and open and may well be remembered for many, many years to come.
Though she said it wasn't a "coming out" speech, it actually was. But it was a very smart, moving and beautiful one, done with extreme class.
"So when I'm here being all confessional, I guess I just have a sudden urge to say something that I've never really been able to air in public. So, a declaration… that I'm a little nervous about, but maybe not quite as nervous as my publicist right now, huh Jennifer? But you know, I'm just gonna put it out there, right? Loud and proud, right? So I'm gonna need your support on this. I am… single. Yes I am, I am single. No, I'm kidding. But I mean, I'm not really kidding, but I'm kind of kidding. Thank you for the enthusiasm. Can I get a wolf whistle or something? I hope you guys weren't hoping this would be a big coming out speech tonight, because I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago, back in the stone age. In those very quaint days when a fragile young girl would open up to trusted friends and family, co-workers, and then gradually, proudly to everyone who knew her, to everyone she actually met. But now apparently, I'm told that every celebrity is expected to honor the details of their private life with a press conference, a fragrance, and a prime time reality show," she said.
In her acceptance speech, she not only very subtly, yet openly talked about her sexual orientation but her plans for the future as well, saying, "This feels like the end of one era and the beginning of something else. Scary and exciting, and now what? Well, I'm never going to be up on this stage again. On any stage, for that matter. Change, you've gotta love it. I will continue to tell stories, to move people by being moved: the greatest job in the world. It's just that from now on, I may be holding a different talking stick.
And maybe it won't be as sparkly. Maybe it won't open on three thousand screens. Maybe it will be so quiet and delicate that only dogs can hear it whistle. But it will be my writing on the wall: Jodie Foster was here, I still am, and I want to be seen, to be understood, deeply, and to be not so very lonely. Thank you, all of you, for the company. Here's to the next fifty years."
Her speech gave rise to murmurs of retiring from movies which she dismissed later saying, "Oh that's so funny, you couldn't drag me away. And I'd like to be directing tomorrow."
Here's what the people think of her coming out:
Jody Foster On your terms. Its your time! Not before nor after. Its when it feels right!— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) January 14, 2013
Jodie Foster at the #GoldenGlobes. Pure Jodie, rightfully defending her privacy while doing it with brains and a smile. She is pure class.— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 14, 2013
Jodie Foster came out on her own terms, in her own time, with respect for her own needs. She owes us nothing. She owes herself everything.— Jordan Bach (@JordanBach) January 14, 2013
The Hollywood hypocrisy is complete: Jodie Foster accepts her Lifetime Achievement award at The GG's and then demands PUBLIC PRIVACY...— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) January 14, 2013
No one will remember who won or who lost. Everyone will remember Jodie Foster's coming out. #ShowUsYourGlobes— Dorothy Snarker (@dorothysnarker) January 14, 2013
Jodie Foster at the #GoldenGlobes. Pure Jodie, rightfully defending her privacy while doing it with brains and a smile. She is pure class.— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 14, 2013
jodie foster - rather amazing speech— Rosie O'Donnell (@Rosie) January 14, 2013
Jodie Foster says "I want all of the good stuff and none of the bad stuff!" What is she? A three year-old lesbian?— Bret Easton Ellis (@BretEastonEllis) January 14, 2013
Aww Jodie foster, I would like to be your friend— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) January 14, 2013


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Vitamin D is very important for normal functioning of any organism, as a child and adult.But he urgently needed in a period of very rapid growth of the little man, in the first, most important, years of his life.This is because vitamin D is involved in the regulation of metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body, and therefore requires for normal growth and development of bone, prevents their deformation.
In adults, vitamin D prevents the development of osteoporosis.
In addition, vitamin D strengthens the immune system, has an effect on the bowels, kidneys, heart and muscles involved in the normalization of blood pressure.Vitamin D also blocks the uncontrolled division of cells, thereby preventing the appearance of tumors.And this is not an exhaustive list of medicinal properties of vitamin D.
What is the Vitamin D?
Vitamin D was discovered, researched and synthesized in the 20-30s of the twentieth century.Then it became known that this is not one, but two are very similar in their structure
Pharmacies offered vitamin D in the form of an oil solution (a fat-soluble vitamin D2) and an aqueous solution (vitamin DZ soluble in water).It should be noted that the aqueous solution of vitamin D3 is easier to digest and has a longer period of validity (3 months compared to 1.5 months for the oil solution), and along with this, vitamin D3 oil solution is valuable because it stimulates the production of its own vitamin D in the body of the child.So, depending on the task, you can select one or another form of vitamin D.
itself vitamin D, from food, biological supplements, or produced in the skin, biologically inert.It becomes active, after the reaction with enzymes in the liver, kidneys and small intestine.And in it the intestine, endures a large amount of change is converted into an active form and stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus.For reference.If the vitamin D in the body is not enough, some of the food digest only 10-15% calcium and about 60% phosphorus.If the vitamin D enters the human organism in sufficient quantities, the calcium and phosphorus uptake is increased to 30-40 respectively (calcium) and 80% (phosphorus).
How to take vitamin D and in what dosage?
Vitamin D in therapeutic or prophylactic dosage must appoint a pediatrician child.Typically, the recommended daily amount of vitamin for infants - 7.5 - 10.0 microns, for older children, depending on gender and age from 2.5 to 10.0 micrograms.
vitamin D preparations can be taken on an empty stomach or with food.Better - in the first half of the day.Receive Mode vitamin D - 1 time per day 1 time per week or three times a year - defines the pediatrician, because vitamin D overdose worse than its failure.
Hypervitaminosis D - a very difficult and painful condition in which calcium salts are deposited on the walls of blood vessels and capillaries.Primarily affects the liver blood vessels, kidneys and heart, which then leads to a very serious illness.
Therefore, if you give your child the D vitamin, especially if therapeutic doses, then keep an eye on his health.And if you noticed one of the symptoms of overdose, immediately contact your doctor.Overdose symptoms: weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, upset stool (constipation or diarrhea), sharp pains in joints and muscles, difficulty breathing, slow heartbeat, seizures, fever.
To avoid overdose replace pills and drops on walking outdoors in sunny pogodu- so at least 2-3 hours.After all, even the winter sun is better tablets.
A few facts about vitamin D.
intake of vitamin D can lead to a deficiency of iron in the body, which can cause anemia.It must be borne in mind.And one more note: for normal metabolism of vitamin D in the liver needs vitamin E.


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Anyone who operates a Chrysler knows that when it comes to maintaining their vehicle only the most superior replacement parts will do. While it may not be difficult to find replacement parts for Chrysler vehicles, these days only the highest quality are required to maintain your car or truck. Make no mistake, you bought your Royal Series because you knew that you wanted strength and American style both rolled up into one vehicle. It's not every day that you find yourself in need of a replacement Drive & Serpentine Belt to repair your automobile.
Your engine's accessories would not function properly without the use of your serpentine or drive belts. Your Chrysler Royal Series drive or serpentine belts use the momentum from the crankshaft to turn the pulleys on your accessories. But since they are traveling at such high speeds, they can be prone to breaking; potentially leaving your engine without the use of its A/C compressor, power steering, or more. Chrysler Royal Series engines with just one belt that joins all of the accessories to the crank pulley have a serpentine belt, while more than one would all be called drive belts.
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When its my birthday (December 30) I am hoping someone shows up at my door with these amazing Dark Chocolate Fudge Merlot Cupcakes from How Sweet it is...although I don't think I can hold out until December. Might have to make these myself.
OK guys, check out these truffles from at altitude; Bacon, Pecan and Herb Truffles.
Katie from Katie's Cucina always has great recipes on her blog. But this one for Calamari Fritti with Smoked Chipotle Aioli is a must make as far as I am concerned.
Check out this great breakfast idea (or lunch) from Steak N Potatoes Kindu Girl, Avocado, Bacon and Eggs. Thanks for sharing this with Friday Food Frenzy!
Thank you so much Cleverly Inspired for this great DIY Photo Backdrop tip!
And anther thank you to Life{Illustrated} for these amazing Ballard Inspired Kitchen Art Printables.
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He is rich and famous, and dark in ways I shouldn't find intriguing but I do. I so do. I don't understand why his dark side appeals to me, but the attraction between us is rich with velvety promises of satisfaction....
In the best-selling style of Fifty Shades of Grey, Lisa Renee Jones delivers sexy thrills and heart-pounding sensuality with a tantalizing pause resistor in which the eyes of a high school English teacher are opened to a world she never knew existed, and she finds a passionate craving within that she never knew she possessed.
The journal comes to Sara McMillan by chance, when she inherits the key to an abandoned storage locker belonging to a woman named Rebecca. Sara can't resist peeking at the entries in the journal...and she finds a scintillating account of Rebecca' affair with an unnamed lover, a relationship drenched in ecstasy and wrapped in dark secrets.
Obsessed with discovering Rebecca' destiny after the entries come to an abrupt end, Sara does more than observe the players in the woman's life; she immerses herself in the high-stakes art gallery world Rebecca inhabited - and is magnetically drawn to two men. Which one seduced Rebecca with his masterful and commanding touch and brought her fantasies to exquisite life? On a daringly erotic escapade, Sara follows Rebecca's path to fulfill her own hidden longings. But after she tastes the forbidden pleasures Rebecca savored, will Sara be helpless to escape the same submissive fate?
Next in this thrilling new trilogy: look for Being Me and Revealing Us.
©2013 Simon & Schuster, Inc.; 2013 Lisa Renee Jones
"This is a winner!"
Ms. Jones and Ms. Grant, wow! This one got me from the beginning and kept the interest going. There is a cliffhanger at the end but not to worry the follow up book is here. So, glad Audible kept the same Narrator. You have to listen to this one. It's so worth the money or Credit. I'm on the last of the three books now and I don't want it to end. Great job Audible in bringing us another great book. Thanks.
So let me start out with that, I was not sure what I was getting when I picked this latest read from my TBR list. What a great discovery this was, Inside Out Trilogy has become of one of the most Erotic Mystery HOTTNESS reads for me. If I were you was a great start to this trilogy what started out as some personal erotic journals lost in a storage unit that Sara inherited, that eventually turns into to so much more. Started out I truly thought the main hero would be Mark Compton the Sexy art gallery owner and controlling boss man and I was inwardly hoping for it not to be because something just was not right about Sara and Mark's connection. What I thought would be mixed love triangle truly wasn't and oh was I so happy and head over heels for Chris Merit the hotty, dark, rich painter who in return is our Hero in this mystery read. I will not give too much away, but I will tell you this I was so happy that I had the second installment Being Me on hand because the cliffhanger in this one was truly torture. This was an Amazing read I was glad that I picked this for my next read.

"Mystery and Hot Sex All In One!"
Sara and Chris steam up the pages of this book but you also get mystery and suspense. I agree with other readers that it leaves you hanging and so I am glad I waited for the 2nd book to be released before beginning. This has been on my shelf to read for a while and I am not sure why I waited but am so glad that I have read it. I liked the steamy scenes in this book. The BDSM is not overboard and it is believable. I liked the tension between Sara, Chris and Mark. It keeps you guessing how they will all interconnect. Each character is full of pain and mystery and you never know how it is going to play out. At first I was not sure if I would like the Sara reading about someone else's experiences but it was just the right amount. There are several different plot twists that could lead off to other books and characters such as Mark and Steven or Ava. Grace Grant rocks it out of the park with narration. I really like her but again will comment on the fact that she sometimes sounds like she has a lot of saliva when speaking. After the first 5 min I totally get engrossed in her narration and forget all about it. I will highly recommend this book and cannot wait to start on book 2.
Probably the best I have read since Fifty Shades! I absolutely love this one so YES it is most definitely worth it!
Grace Grant ( in my opinion) is THE BEST NARRATOR ever!!! I love all of her voices..
This book is well worth the credit or to just buy... Its alittle like 50 shades but I like this book alot better... Because of the Narrator ( of course) and also its not as intense... The ending is kinda sudden but definatly leaves you wanting more.. Really good sex, and really good story.. Cant wait for the next one to see what happens..
"What an Ending"
Looks like we'll have to wait until June, when Ms. Jones next book, Being Me is released. I'm just hoping it'll pick up from the storage unit where it left off.
This books story line flows comfortably, easy to follow and keeps your interest. It's one of those who dunits that keeps you wanting to know more.
Well worth the credit.
I love all genres of books. However, when I listen to audio books as I clean, garden, drive they are better with a lot of heat!
"Completely drawn in..."
Loved this book! The book pulled me in from the beginning. This author gives vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. The author pulls you in deep and keeps you there for the whole book. I was on the edge of my seat anxiously flipping page after page to see where this story would take me. "If I were you (Inside out Trilogy)" filled me with so many emotions and brought me to an unexpected ending, once again making me want more! Well written sex scenes that were so passionate I can't wait for the second book.
Grwat books, Great reading, great reviews and I can re-read them at anytime.
"I Read this because of a recommendation"
I downloaded this series because of a review I read. I hope this will help others as well.
Sara, Chris and Mark are great characters. Chris loves Sara and she him but there are secrets between them..
her friend Ella is missing, with the second book ending with a crazy women and a gun and a threat of break up!!
Read this series and I cannot wait for the 3rd installment!
Global citizen. Loves reading, but most of all traveling. If I cannot travel today, let me sit in sunshine and nature with a good book!
Kept my interest to the end,but did not love it. Not sure if I am engaged enough in these characters for the obvious sequel. Could not recommend.
"One of my all time favourites"
Yes, and i have. LOTS
The storyline is so unique, there is really nothing to compare it to.
I enjoy Grace Grant's work. its up there with Davina Porter
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Antique Vintage Hand Blown Amber Glass Art Grapes Post WWII Okinawa Bunches
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- Item Category: Glass
- Source: eBay
- Sold Date: Nov 11, 2012
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Antique Vintage Hand Blown Amber Glass Art Grapes Post WWII Okinawa BunchesEstate Keepsake!! Hand blown glass fruit grapes made in Okinawa, post WWII. Made from old glass beer bottles. Each grape measures approx. 2 1/2" by 1 1/2". Excellent Antique Condition!! Ask for Combined Shipping!!!!!Payment is to be received within THREE (3) DAYS after auction ends. Failure to comply will result in a negative strike recorded on your buyer's account and item will be relisted or offered to second highest bidder. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Please make sure you ask questions before you bid.


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"According to (one) report, 1,000 news media personnel have died while covering the news around the world in the past 10 years, but only a quarter of them died in wars and armed conflicts."
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Happy Tuesday Friends!
I'm back to share with y'all some of my favorite elements I foresee the interior design industry using plenty of this year. I know I'm a few weeks late...but honestly I've been thinking about this post for weeks, I just wanted to gather my thoughts thoroughly before posting.
For the record....these are just my thoughts, not necessarily everyone will agree with me on these. I'm also finding that these are all very classic elements, that have come back around. I'm not sure when a classic element becomes a trendy element, but at some point things do come and go. I know everything goes in 10 year cycles...so maybe I will look back and be wrong but this is what I predict to be seen in the interior design industry in 2014.
1. Painted Cabinetry/Built-ins
And I'm not talking about white. While white/off-white cabinetry is still happening everywhere. White is always classic. But what I'm talking about is other neutrals...gray, beige, or a combination of greige. Particularly in kitchen design. The greige/gray/beige cabinets are here to stay...and for all kitchen design styles from country to contemporary.
And as for the built-ins/ect. those are going any shade of the painted rainbow...but usually soft muted colors or deep rich colors- nothing too in your face.
2. Vintage furniture
I'm not talking about repurposed/painted vintage. Is anyone else sick of walking into antique stores and seeing all these wonderful antiques painted bright turquoise, canary yellow, or some horrible "distressed" look. Let's put down the spray paint & paint brushes, and just let vintage/antiques be themselves (unless they are in really bad shape, then I agree....do what you can to make them look better for your space....) but for the most part, let antiques, be antiques. Natural distressing is beautiful. Natural wood stains are beautiful. History is beautiful. And I foresee real antiques (not chalkpaint/spray paint/whatever paint) making their comeback (not that antiques were ever "out of style" ) but I see people using these vintage/antique pieces in a fresh way in their designs, gone are the days were antiques are only meant for country primitive decor. Antique pieces give interiors a one-of-a-kind look. Not something that can be easily/if ever recreated by anyone else. People like unique.
3. Mixed Metals
I know--this has been around for a while. But let's keep rollin' with it. Mixed metals in interiors give rooms warmth and character. It makes the room feel collected & unique. I practice this as much as possible with my design clients. There are no one metal finish per room rules anymore. Mixing brushed nickle, chrome, brass, bronze, gold, copper gives rooms dimension and layers. I try to personally stick to 2 maybe 3 metal finishes per room. By no means do you need/should use all of them. But let's keep the 2-3 mixed metal look going in 2014.
4. As for pattern of the year.... I'm going with herringbone.
I'm obsessed with it, I just hope it doesn't get over done like the chevrons/quadrefoil/damask of years past. Herringbone patterning has been around forever, but it feels like a fresh look for 2014.
Used as flooring, tile work, fabric...you name it, anything looks good in a herringbone pattern.
5. Color of the year...white. i know it was never not used ever.... but it seems beige and even gray walls are feeling a little "overdone" in the industry. But fresh white feels new again-- especially with all of the above mentioned elements.
So what do you think? Are you using any of the above in your home this year?