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Mumbai: In more trouble for NRI televangelist Dr Zakir Naik, the National Investigating Agency (NIA) is likely to question him after his close accomplishes revealed how he operated the accounts of his NGO Islamic Research Foundation for terror-related activities.
Meanwhile, Atif Muzzafar, a terror case accused arrested by the NIA, had also reportedly confessed that he was inspired by Naik's hate speeches.
According to News18.com, Atif Muzzafar had told the NIA that the Kanpur train blast was the result of Zakir Naik's hate speeches.
Naik's aides had revealed before the NIA how he used his NGO for hawala operation.
He had transferred crores from his overseas account using his sister and wife's Indian accounts, they had disclosed.
Naik has been on-the-run since terror blasts in Dhaka, and his properties worth crores of Rupees may be attached if he doesn't appear before the NIA for questioning.
Of Naik's 21 properties, 13 are in Mumbai's Mazgaon area. The largest property is 18000-sq yard agriculture land in Raigad district.
The NIA, which claims that it has enough proof against the Islamic preacher, is now expected to send summons to Zakir Naik for questioning him on charges of spreading communal hatred and inciting terror acts through his speeches.
Dr Naik, who is under scanner over alleged terror-related activities, had recently refuted all such allegations and claimed that he is instead a messenger of peace.
Breaking his silence on a wide range of allegations made against IRF and the Peace TV owned by him, Naik said on Thursday that he is not a terrorist but someone who spreads the message of peace.
Naik was reacting to the Centre's five-year ban against his organisation – the Islamic Research Foundation - and freezing of its accounts.
In an interview with Malay daily 'Sinar Harian' at its Karangkraf office in Shah Alam, the 50-year-old founder of the IRF chief said, "I have never done a rebellion or conducted terrorist acts against humans all my life. I only deliver a message of peace to people."
"There are certain quarters who do not want peace in this world. So, they make baseless allegations against me," he added.
Speaking on five-year ban on his organisation IRF and prosecution on terrorism charges, Naik said, "I ask the Indian government to prosecute me in an international court or in Malaysia."
The reactions from Naik came in the backdrop of the Delhi high Court dismissing his plea and ruling that the Centre's decision to ban IRF was taken to safeguard sovereignty of India.
While delivering its order, the Delhi HC said, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sufficient material for imposing the ban.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) had earlier summoned Zakir Naik to appear before it on March 14 in connection with the ongoing probe.
NIA tightens noose around Zakir Naik after aides expose him
Mumbai: In more trouble for NRI televangelist Dr Zakir Naik, the National Investigating Agency (NIA) is likely to question him after his close accomplishes revealed how he operated the accounts of his NGO Islamic Research Foundation for terror-related activities.


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Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama revealed what manager Mauricio Pochettino told him before an £11million move from Southampton in the summer.
The 25-year-old combative midfielder was told by Pochettino that he could achieve some things at the club and that they could also win trophies with him in the team.
He was initially brought to the Premier League by the Argentine boss, joining Southampton in a £12.5million deal from Scotland giants Celtic in July 2013.
The two built a good relationship on the south coast and the Kenya international has paid tribute to the Premier League manager's influence in bringing him to White Hart Lane.
"He played a big part in convincing me to join the club," said Wanyama to November's edition of Four Four Two on page 70. "I had a few options but he was able to convince me to come here because I had worked with him before and know he is a manager who will improve players.
"Also, the club is in the Champions League, and has the chance to do well in the Premier League, too. He said to me that I should come and try to achieve some things with this club and that they could win trophies."
Wanyama has made eight appearances for the north London club in the new campaign, even getting on the score sheet from his defensive position.
He has played a key part in Tottenham's good start to the new season, with the club currently sat in second place and a point behind league leaders Manchester City.
The club are looking to improve on their third place finish from the last campaign, while competing against Europe's elite in the Champions League.
In other Tottenham team news, Christian Eriksen believes Spurs' new players, style of play and imminent new stadium can combine to catapult them to the summit of English football.


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it would be nice if someone did a daily tally of players at JP and NA primetimes on all servers everyday for a week so we could get a avg of all players aka
selbina NA primetime 1k jp primetime 2k avg 1.5k
ect ect ect
then avg that everyday for a week to find the true avg as certaindays aka weekends ect may have more players. and then do this once more after the dec updates to see if pop goes up any or at all
i dont care abt the fact se sold 500k copies cause theirs obviously not 500k ppl playing this would give a good avg to the quit/still playing ratio as well
another reason id like this done is i did this myself on both tabula rasa and auto assault and knew they were destined for failure before they even announced it.. even though i had alot of negative comments on the threads on those games abt server population ect
but unlike AA and TR FFXIV charges $3 per character slot so i defiantly dont want to spend all that money to check each server
also to get it out of the way now before someone says i wont be charged if i do it then cancel. you dont know SE. you can make a character for 1 day cancel it the same day and be charged still.
also creating/deleting over and over for each server going thru all the c/s youd miss prime time on some of the last servers you check
i propose volunteers.
first we need to specify what we agree "prime time" is. for me its abt 4-5pm CDT NA and idk for JP
if we could get people who are on at jp and na prime times on each server so no one has to spend extra money to help to volunteer and post the numbers id be happy to update the thread here on the first post
this is not for everyone im sure and alot of ppl gonna hate me for even proposing this calling it useless ect. i know its not for everyone but it is for SOME for one itll help me decide to stay on or quit once the $50 i had added to crysta day 1 before i knew what i was getting into.
secondly it will help those deciding to wait to see if pop goes up.. it was worth waiting so buy. if pop goes down.. or remains solid. maybe look for something else


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Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 3 today, which aims to put the squeeze on enterprise tablet shipments. It's a WinTel all-the-way tablet that is also an Ultrabook that looks like a very capable alternative to buying both types of devices. In light of Apple's 16% year-over-year decline in iPad shipments last quarter, the potential for the pure-play large tablet market may be over estimated, because while touchscreens are important, keyboards are needed to get work done. Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 was designed to fit this opportunity, which Android and iOS tablets with accessory keyboards don't address as well as a Windows 8.1 device does with a keyboard.
The Surface Pro 3 is a family of tablets running Windows 8.1 that, in the beefy configurations depicted below, won't be discernable from a notebook.
The high-end Surface Pro with 512 GB of ROM and 8 GB of RAM at $1,949 competes very favorably with top-of-the-line Ultrabooks, such as the Dell XPS13 and Thinkpad Helix, and has a big advantage over both, with more ROM for solid-state disk because storage is so important to notebook functionality. The Surface Pro 12-inch display with a 2160-x-1440 resolution beats both the Dell and Thinkpad Ultrabooks, as well as the Macbook Air. Microsoft's entry here beats all three as the lightest, at 1.76lbs, and the thinnest, at 0.36 inches.
Microsoft has paid a lot of attention to designing this device to include the necessary full-featured accessories that makes it adaptable as an Ultrabook. The keyboard, called a "typepad cover," received a strong review from The Verge, and the hinged support has been redesigned for a wider range of adjustment to allow the Surface Pro 3 to be used comfortably on one's lap. Handwriting recognition and the stylus have been improved and integrated with OneNote, so that a tap from the stylus will awake the device and simultaneously launch OneNote.
This is a very good alternative for the enterprise to replace the notebook and tablet because it runs all of Microsoft's productivity applications. The oft-maligned Windows 8.1 may surprisingly be an advantage for both enterprises and Microsoft in this converged tablet and Ultrabook segment. Although enterprises have resisted Windows 8.1 in favor of Windows 7, compared to many enterprise iOS and Android tablet scenarios, a Windows 8.1 tablet device is an advantage because it will be easier for system administrators to secure and manage. This dual-purpose tablet and Ultrabook will be a smooth first introduction to Windows 8.1 for some customers, because Windows 7 doesn't run on tablets and won't be an issue.
The Surface Pro 3 does nothing to help Microsoft in its disappointing consumer performance; however, the Surface Pro 3 will get a thorough look from enterprise buyers who need to deliver tablet and notebook functionality, Microsoft productivity application compatibility, and enterprise-grade security.


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Office of Management and Budget, FY 2001 Report to Congress on Federal Government Information Security Reform (Feb. 13, 2002) (full-text).
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The body of this report discusses the steps taken by OMB and Federal agencies to implement the Government Information Security Reform Act ("Security Act") as well as additional efforts OMB and the agencies have taken to improve Federal information technology (IT) security. This report also lists six common government-wide security weaknesses OMB identified through review of agency Security Act reports.
To appropriately address these weaknesses, Federal agencies need to: 1) greatly increase the degree of senior management attention to security; 2) establish measures of performance to ensure senior agency management can evaluate the performance of officials with security responsibilities; 3) improve security education and awareness; 4) fully integrate security into the capital planning and investment control process; 5) ensure that contractor services are adequately secure; and 6) improve their ability to detect, report, and share information on vulnerabilities.
To ensure that security is addressed throughout the budget process, OMB directed agencies to: 1) report security costs for their IT investments; 2) document in their business cases that adequate security controls have been incorporated into the life cycle planning of each IT investment; 3) reflect the agency's security priorities as reported in their corrective action plans; and 4) tie their corrective action plans for an IT investment directly to the business case for that investment. Additionally, OMB will require large agencies to undergo a Project Matrix review to ensure a common methodology to identify their critical assets and interdependencies.


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I don't understand it, don't women go out to have a good time and meet new people? On a weekend I'll approach women to strike up a conversation and they'll behave oddly like bratty or in some way childish... is this normal for women to behave like that? At first i thought i smelt kinda bad or something so I double checked and walked over to a group of men in the venue to join group conversation and got a good response from the guys when we were all exchanging jokes together and everything went well.
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Because seldom do they experience an adverse consequence when they engage in such behaviour.
I learned early that it was a waste of time to approach females who were in groups, especially in nightclubs and bars.
Where I live, the young females competed with the group to see who could devliver the most bitchy, or vicious, putdown to males who approached them.
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Your a wise man OP, your like me... your an indigo man haha but yeah I know what your saying though. All throughout my teenage hood to early adolescence i realised from experience and knowledge that being the good caring humble guy for women didn't get me any results in life or in general... an sometimes even backfired. I now have to change my personality and put on a alpha psychopathic persona just because women do not value a gentleman or a good guy. Just imagine a world where women weren't attracted to money, power, greediness and psychopaths, the world would be a better place where there be no violence, crime or suffering. The average chump is left with no options but to become these toxic aspects just because women are mentally ill and irrational.
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SBI PO Result 2015
After the successful completion of Associate Bank probationary officer examination in the month of November, State Bank of India has released SBI PO Result 2015 of (Phase-I) written test. Candidates who have appeared in this exam can check out Probationary Officer Written Test result by following the useful steps tuned below on this page and get ready for Phase-II process.
Steps for downloading online:
- Applicants first need to visit the official website of the bank www.sbi.co.in
- Then follow the option as "career with us" appearing on the bottom of the home page.
- Scroll down the next page and select the link "Recruitment of Probationary Officers in Associate Banks of SBI (2014-15)".
- After selecting this link, press the option "Result of the Written test (Phase – I) held in November".
- The PDF file of the exam outcome will be displayed on the screen of the monitor.
- Press Ctrl+F and enter your roll number.
- Applicants may download the PDF file or take the hard copy of it for additional use.
Qualifying participants of Phase-I exam should start their preparation for the upcoming Phase-II Examination as it contains two successive stages i.e. Group Discussion and Interview. The team of bharatrecruitment.com is helping you by providing all the updated information related to SBI PO score card.
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State Bank of India is a government-owned corporation headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Except PO examination, it also conducts exam for the post of Clerk, officer grade and more time to time to hire the capable and skilled contenders of the country.SBI PO is one of the popular exam as it offers an excellent salary package. The bank has completed its written exam process and for the convenience of the applicants we are providing the direct link of the result list on the below section of this page.
Purpose of the exam:
This exam was conducted for filling up 2986 vacant posts of Probationary officers. Lots of candidates have filled the application form and had appeared. All the participants are now searching online for their SBI PO exam result. The result has been announced and can be downloaded from the steps mentioned above on this page.
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Zack Freedman has complete control and feels a sense of calm on the high wire. If only he could say the same about the rest of his life. His fellow youth circus performer and roommate, Cubby, hates him, and his aunt dumps a yappy, excitable dog on him. When a necklace is stolen during a circus performance and the victim of the theft threatens to shut down the circus, Zack is desperate to solve the mystery so he can keep his place on the wire.
What is the mystery about this island Jules Verne wrote about? How are the men stranded on it able to survive? In this early science fiction thriller, the heroes use science and natural resources of the island to create a safe life. However, as the men soon learn, real mysteries- which they can't explain- are connected to the island!
Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look inside to find out more about how forensic psychologists use their skills to serve the legal system.
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Do you know who started the first volunteer fire company in the United States? Do you know who the first woman firefighter was? Or did you know that firefighters trace their heritage back to the knights of the Crusades? Sirens and Smoke is full of stories of bravery and tradition. Youll read about: the brave guards who fought fire in ancient Greek and Roman communities. the long-ago firefighters who battled the great fires that swept through Europes big cities. the community spirit that grew in the New World. the African Americans and women who added their strengths to fighting fires. September 11, 2001, when firefighters demonstrated their heroism. Fire can be an enemybut down through the ages, firefighters have risked their lives to protect others against it. Their folklore reveals a long tradition of courage.
Angus and his best buddy, Shahid, share a love of science and their robot, Gordon. But recently, the artistic Ella Eckles has had a peculiar effect on Angus. When a stink bomb at the school provides a chance for him to talk to her, he claims to share her interest in reading facial expressions and declares his ambition to become a crime-solving mentalist. He impresses Ella by identifying the stink bomber, but fails to mention he witnessed a scrawny kid setting off the bomb. When Ella's treasured sketchbook is stolen, she asks Angus to find the thief. Shahid thinks Angus should confess that he's not a mentalist, but Angus is certain he can learn to read people and recover Ella's sketchbook. He asks Shahid to help him investigate the suspects: Gaga Girl; the art teacher, Mr. Wilder; and finally, "scrawny kid." Equipped with rearview sunglasses and an informant who lurks in the washroom, the duo bungles their way through a series of encounters that alarm Shahid and provide Angus with some unfamiliar exercise.
This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some Americas worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what it was like to live there, and why it was virtually impossible to escape from.


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My art is reflecting privileges and non privileges. People who are given things don't need to work for the things they need and others do. I showed this through the stuffed animal being at the water fountain able to drink and with the other stuffed animal being basically in the middle of nowhere. When coming up with this idea I had a hard time trying to show this concept through my photograph but soon it hit me. For something small like the stuffed animal to be stuck in the vast "nowhere" and for the other having help and being where it can survive is the way I wanted to show it. Learning how to make this Diptych was difficult but learning through Photoshop and on how to use different layers helped add to the dynamic of the photo.
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Venus Freeze happens to be one of my favorite things in the world. The results are unbelievable; every time I have another session of Venus Freeze I am astounded at how fast the results comes. I walk out of the office and basically look in the mirror and say, "Wow, that's looking a whole lot better!" My face is tighter, rosier, luscious and glowing. That is just a beautiful thing for any woman to experience.
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The first time I was in to try the Venus Freeze I must say I was amazed; there was no pain whatsoever. I loved it. I know in the past with other treatments there was a pinching sensation. With this one it was just warm to the point that I was so relaxed that I would fall asleep. I would recommend it to other people. At least try it, it's amazing.
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As a patient-satisfaction driven clinic, I am very meticulous when reviewing the results and operation of any new technology. With Venus Freeze I don't stop being surprised at the comfort, the ease in operation, and the satisfaction my patients are getting. It has become one of our most popular treatments and the word of mouth among our patients is incredible.Board Certified Dermatologist, New York
Venus Freeze has been extremely well accepted by our patients because it's totally painless, there's no downtime and our patients state it feels like a spa treatment. Most important, our physicians have noted strong amounts of skin tightening, excellent patient outcome and their satisfaction. This is an excellent way to keep our patients young, healthy and happy.Board Certified Dermatologist, New York
The single biggest thing about Venus Freeze is that patients are seeing results without experiencing any pain. Patients are not worried to do the procedures, they actually look forward to them, and they are pleasantly surprised that something as simple and easy actually works. It has been a very easy sell for us as a clinic.Board Certified Dermatologist, San Diego
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Most patients see a result in as little as three treatments however, we advise a full series of six treatments for the face and eight to ten treatments on the body to obtain optimal results.
Yes, unless there is a contraindication which your technician has advised you otherwise. Realistic expectations and a desire to look better are all you need.
After your Venus Freeze treatment series you will require maintenance treatments to ensure that you keep the aging process at bay. While the minimum treatments needed to maintain your result are one treatment once every season (4 treatments a year), we find that many patients like to come back as often as once a month because they love the treatments and the results. Discuss with your treatment provider what the best treatment plan is for your skin.
Venus Freeze (MP)² works by incorporating Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Magnetic Pulsed Fields into one device and delivering it safely and effectively to the patient.
Skin tightening, wrinkle reduction and cellulite reduction occur because the multi-polar radio frequency causes a thermal response in the tissue which activates the body`s natural healing response. That healing response causes new collagen to form, new elastin fibers and the production of fibroblasts to increase. The existing collagen in the skin contracts (this causes the skin to look and feel firmer) and the elastin fibers unravel (which makes the skin more elastic).
Body contouring is achieved when the temperature of the skin is elevated, the body releases stress hormones. These hormones pass through the blood stream, and attach themselves to specific receptors on the membrane of the fat cell in the hypodermis (the deepest layer of the skin). The stress hormone, once attached to the receptor, activates the hormone sensitive lipase – the hormone that is in charge of breaking down triglycerides into free fatty acids. The free fatty acids exit the fat cell through the blood stream, and the volume of the fat cell is thus reduced giving you a smoother, more contoured shape.
Relaxed and the area will feel warm. Sometimes there is a slight pinkness to the skin. The warmth and pinkness will not last longer than an hour and most often has been described as a glow to the skin.
Very real. We only use before and after photos of real patients with typical results.
As you lay comfortably on a treatment bed, the technician will apply a treatment gel to the skin. This lotion helps the applicator glide on the surface of your skin. The correct size applicator is selected and the treatment provider will then begin to apply smooth and consistent movements on the surface of the skin. This feels like a wonderful warm massage. We encourage our patients to close their eyes and take this time to just relax and enjoy the quiet and focused time for them.
Absolutely nothing. Bring a pillow as you might fall asleep!
With minimal downtime and minimal discomfort, a treatment to one area can take less than 30 minutes allowing you to enjoy the immediate and long term benefits shortly after a treatment.
To obtain optimal results, we recommend 6 treatments for the face or neck, and 8 to 10 for the body. It is not uncommon that patients continue to see an improvement in their skin up to three months after the series of treatments is complete.


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SORSOGON CITY, Aug. 31 (PNA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Sorsogon provincial office here ended on Friday the celebration of its Police Community Relations (PCR) Month for this year with a commitment to plant over 50,000 trees in the province until next year under its greening program.
The program dubbed "Pulis Makakalikasan: Sampung Milyong Puno, Pamana sa Kinabukasan" or the "10 Million Trees for 7,000 Islands Project" launched by PNP Dir. Gen. Nicanor Bartolome last February is the PNP's support to the National Greening Program (NGP) of Pres. Benigno Aquino III and to the National Climate Change Action Plan of the Climate Change Commission.
NGP is one of the priority programs of government that aims to green bald forests, uplift the living condition of the upland dwellers and reduce poverty confronting poor households and indigenous people in coastal and rural areas.
Under the PNP program, every member of the national police organization are required to plant at least six trees every month or a total of 72 trees within one year, Senior Supt. John Jambora, the Sorsogon police provincial director based at Camp Salvador Escudero Sr. here said.
The entire Sorsogon police provincial organization is composed of 696 uniformed and 10 non-uniformed personnel distributed among its 17 field units which so far this year during the end of the PCR month already planted a total of 19,470 trees within PNP camps, public parks, road sides, reforestation sites, mangrove forests and other areas indentified into the program.
Targeting to plant 1.5 billion tree seedlings in 1.5 million hectares all over the country, the NGP implementation in Bicol works on the restoration of the denuded forest lands through rehabilitation approaches like upland reforestation and assisted natural regeneration and agro-forestry by contract with non-government organization, people's organizations and local government units (LGUs).
Priority areas for planting include mangrove and protected areas, ancestral domain areas, civil and military reservations, urban centers under the greening plan of LGUs, inactive and abandoned mine sites and all other suitable lands for reforestation.
During the whole month celebration of the PCR, the Sorsogon police demonstrated aggressiveness in its tree planting activities which were made part of the projects for the occasion and Jambora said that with the nearly 20,000 tree seedlings that they have planted as of the month of August, "we can make it 50,832 by February when the PNP's 10-million tree program completes its first year.
He said close coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is being maintained the Sorsogon PNP for the provision of planting materials and with the LGUs for the identification of the sites to be planted.
It could be recalled that a memorandum of agreement has been entered into between PNP chief Bartolome and DENR Sec. Ramon Paje last January that provides for the establishment of tree nurseries within police camps through the assistance of DENR local offices.
Under this collaboration, the DENR will determine the tree seedlings that would be propagated in the police nurseries based on the climate and soil condition of the particular area where the seedlings are to be planted.
The DENR in Bicol targets this year to produce 114 million seedlings that would be planted in around 200,000 hectares of lands across the region.
Last year, the NGP in Bicol realized about four million tree seedlings planted in around 5,000 hectares by about 22,000 people who participated in the program.
This year, according to the DENR regional office based in Legazpi City, government efforts in the NGP implementation will be doubled to enjoin as many Bicolano to plant and grow at least 10 trees each". This year's target for Bicol is 10,000 hectares for around eight million trees.
Bicol's population is about 5.5 million and should a quarter of this number plant 10 trees each, then the region will have more than 10 million new trees this year, according to DENR Regional Executive Director Gilbert Gonzales. (PNA) LAM/LQ/DOC/CBD


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Jennifer Davis was 19 years old when her mother, then 49, was diagnosed with breast cancer. In a way, it wasn't a surprise. Breast cancer killed her maternal great-grandmother at age 28. Her maternal grandmother died of ovarian cancer at 69. Then, as her mother underwent surgery and started chemotherapy, Davis found a lump in her own breast. Although it was benign, she was terrified.

"I had just seen my mother go through chemo and I wondered if I was next," recalled Davis, a Washington, D.C. resident.

Genetic testing confirmed Davis had inherited the gene mutation that increases her risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. At age 23, she is diligent about screening and a healthy lifestyle, and she is giving serious thought to eventually removing her breasts and ovaries as a dramatic, but effective, preventative measure.

Because genetic testing is still relatively new, researchers aren't sure how many people have one of the gene mutations associated with breast cancer. But they estimate that up to 30% of American women have an immediate family member who was treated for breast cancer. This means that even young women with a known family history of the disease can start taking steps to protect their own health. However, this also presents tough choices, including whether to undergo prophylactic surgery or take medications that decrease the risk of breast cancer but often have side effects.

Determining Breast Cancer Risk - First Degree, Second Degree and Third Degree Relatives

The average American woman has a 12% chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime; this figure can more than double for a woman with a family history of breast cancer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, women with a "first-degree" relative -- such as a mother or sister -- who had breast cancer have an approximately 30% chance of developing the disease, too. If that first-degree relative is diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer (breast cancer in both breasts), the risk jumps to 36%.

Among those with "second-degree" relatives (grandmother, aunt or niece), lifetime risk is about 22%. For those with a "third-degree" relative (cousin, great-grandparent or great-aunt) who had breast cancer, the risk is 16%.

Yet family history doesn't guarantee a breast cancer diagnosis. Experts estimate that only 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary. In addition, the gene mutations associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer appear to be uncommon in the general population. These are the gene mutations labeled BRCA1 and BRCA2 by researchers. BRCA stands for breast cancer and the numbers indicate the order researchers discovered the gene mutations.

Although exact prevalence of the mutations is unknown, one study found that within a group of approximately 2,300 women, ages 35 to 64, about 2.9% of white women, 1.4% of black women and 10.2% of Jewish women had BRCA1 mutations. The study found that 2.6% of black women, 2.1% of white women and 1.1% of Jewish women had the BRCA2 mutation.

To assess personal risk, see the National Cancer Institute's website for its breast cancer risk assessment tool.

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk

Many physicians now advise women with a family history of either breast or ovarian cancer to pursue genetic testing, but this personal decision can bring its share of emotions, as well as useful information.

According to a Canadian study of 39 people who tested positive for the gene mutation, the majority viewed the results as enabling. Participants said the testing allowed them to take a more proactive approach to their health care. But a minority expressed feelings of hopelessness and uncertainty. These individuals said they felt "neither ill nor completely well."

Though health insurance and discrimination was previously a concern, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007-2008 ensures nationwide protection for individuals against health care insurance and employment discrimination.

Screening for Breast Cancer Earlier with Increased Risk Due to Family History

For most women under age 35, breast cancer screening is not part of their annual health routine. But for women with a family history of breast cancer, experts say screening should begin as early as age 25.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center recommends that women who have a first-degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer should begin yearly mammograms starting 10 years earlier than when the youngest family member was diagnosed. For example, if a mother was diagnosed at age 42, her daughter should begin annual mammography testing at age 32. For women in this risk factor group, experts also recommend clinical breast exams at least twice each year and monthly, self exams beginning at age 20.

There is some debate about the role MRIs should play in breast cancer screening. Some studies have shown that MRI screening is more effective than other diagnostic techniques, and doctors at Sloan Kettering recommend that women with a family history have both an MRI and a mammogram annually. However, no studies have correlated MRI screening with a decrease in breast cancer deaths.

Prevention of Breast Cancer

Research shows that smoking and a fatty diet contribute further to one's risk of cancer, so a healthy lifestyle is especially important for someone with a family history of the disease.

Chemo prevention is another course of action. Some of the same drugs prescribed to prevent a recurrence are also given to women hoping to avoid breast cancer but only for those over the age of 35. These drugs block the activity of the female hormone estrogen, believed to stimulate some types of cancer. But that means they can also affect fertility, so they are not approved for use by younger women of reproductive age.

For women over 35, studies have shown these drugs -- Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Evista (Raloxifene) -- can decrease the risk of invasive breast cancer by as much as 50%. They can decrease the risk of noninvasive breast cancer by 30%. However, they are not without side effects, some of which mimic the symptoms of menopause, including weight gain, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness.

An extreme, but effective method of prevention is removal of one or both breasts before cancer develops. Researchers estimate that surgery reduces the risk of breast cancer by 90%. Removing the ovaries is another effective surgery, but one fraught with emotion, especially for young women who one day hope to have children.

Davis, who tested positive for the BRCA1 mutation, was advised by her genetic counselor to have her children young, then have her breasts, ovaries and uterus removed -- all before she's 35. Even at 23 years old, she worries about being able to accomplish that goal. But she still believes that the surgery will bring her a sense of relief.

Take the time to consider each option carefully and seek the advice of a trusted physician or genetic counselor in the decision-making process.

Sources:

"ACS Advises MRIs for Some at High Risk of Breast Cancer." ACS News Center. 28 Mar. 2007. American Cancer Society. 17 Apr. 2008.

"Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines." Cancer Information. 21 Apr. 2006. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

d'Agincourt-Canning, L. . "A Gift or a Yoke? Women's and Men's Responses to Genetic Risk Information from BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing." Clinical Genetics 70, 6 Dec. 2006. 462-472. 17 Apr. 2008.

Hereditary Breast Cancer and BRCA Genes, April 6, 2015. Centers for Disease Control

Malone, K.E., J.R. Daling, D.R. Doody, L. Hsu, L. Bernstein, R.J. Coates, P.A. Marchbanks, M.S. Simon, J.A. McDonald, S.A. Norman, B.L. Strom, R.T. Burkman, G. Ursin, D. Deapen, L.K. Weiss, S. Folger, J.J. Madeoy, D.M. Friedrichsen, N.M. Suter, M.C. Humphrey, R. Spirtas and E.A. Ostrander EA. "Prevalence and Predictors of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations in a Population-Based Study of Breast Cancer in White and Black American Women Ages 35 to 64 Years." Cancer Research 66, 1615. Aug. 2006. 8297-82308. 17 Apr. 2008.

Mayo Clinic Staff. "Chemoprevention: Drugs that can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk." MayoClinic.com. 17 Apr. 2008. Mayo Clinic. 17 Apr. 2008.

Mayo Clinic Staff. "Prophylactic Mastectomy: Breast Cancer Prevention for High-Risk Women." MayoClinic.com. 2007. Mayo Clinic. 17 Apr. 2008.

"Preventive Mastectomy: Questions and Answers." National Cancer Institute Fact Sheets. 26 July 2006. National Cancer Institute. 17 Apr. 2008.


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Hey Casa,
I've been loving all of your bedroom ideas lately! Since I am currently thinking of redoing my bedroom and sitting room, I was hoping you'd be able to help me with some imagery or ideas. I want darker walls, vintage movie posters, and a dresser like the ones they use "backstage" in movies with rows of light bulbs. I'd like to incorporate a bit of a Broadway theme into my room. I want the sitting room to be colorful and crazy, but still comfortable and cool. Do you have any thoughts for me?
To hear my suggestions for Elle,
Hi Elle,
You've imagined a very inspired space. How fun!
I assume when you say "dresser" you mean a vanity, where you sit down to get all dolled up. I've gone ahead and rounded up a bunch of furniture to help you achieve this look you've dreamed up. First, you'll need that vanity, and I've selected a few for you. I think a dark wood one would be ideal, but you can always paint a more affordable white one. If the vanity you choose doesn't come with a mirror, I've picked one for you. If you want the real thing, check out this 1970s Mirror From a Dressing Room in the Moulin Rouge ($750).
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I'm partial to original movie posters, and MoviePoster.com is a great source for them. Pick a few of your favorites and have them framed. Try La Dolce Vita ($16), Barbarella ($16), My Fair Lady ($15), or Lolita ($16) to add some color and spice.


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I've been to paradise but I've never been to me
Hey, you know what paradise is?
It's a lie, a fantasy we create about
People and places as we'd like them to be
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It's that man you fought with this morning
The same one you're going to make love with tonight
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Smaking My Head Against The Wall-Can I Save The Ingrediants?
Decorating By pamconn Updated 17 Sep 2009 , 6:34pm by pamconn
Ok, lack of sleep makes me dopey.
I put my 1 cup of sugar into my dry indgrediants instead of mixing it with my eggs.
I started over and have the cake in the oven, but am wondering is there anything I can do with this mixture?
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 TBSP baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
I was supposed to mix the eggs and sugar, add the rest of the wet ingrediants then the dry.
what happens when you add the sugar to the dry ingrediants?
Thanks for any help. Excuse me while I finish hitting my head against the wall.
I don't think it would make any difference... I mix randomly all the time. Everything ends up together anyway.
Cake Bible method of mixing cakes starts with all your dry including the sugar in the bowl - add your fat and 3/4 of your liquid - mix until blended - then add remaining liquid and eggs in 3rds.... works great!
Oh thank you! I really would have hated to waste ingrediants. I will try this same cake using my mistake and see what happens.
Really hate it when I have my head up my....
I always mix the sugar with the other dry ingredients. That way they are very well mixed before I add the liquid ingredients.
Oh thank you! I really would have hated to waste ingrediants. I will try this same cake using my mistake and see what happens.
Really hate it when I have my head up my....
You shouldn't see any difference in the results imo
As for your head being...well...you know... it's a good thing your avatar is wearing a scuba mask
Cake just came out of the oven, DH just had a slice and said its fine.
Glad I could salvage the ingrediants.
Since many people I know use the 'all in one' method of cake making- you litterally measure everything into one bowl & mix, with just a bit of extra baking powder to make up for not folding in the flour, & since my other half manages to miss out an ingredient in my birthday cake nearly every year! which he then has to add ( last year after scraping the mixture back out of the cake tins into the bowl) I have come to the conclusion that as long as everything goes in the result will be edible, it may just not be as light & fluffy as intended!
You can also make pancakes. Just add eggs and milk.
Thank you for all the replies. I don't like making mistakes, but it is nice to know that it doesn't have to be the end of the world and there may be a solution-especially if you can turn to CC!


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Apple recaptures the lead in U.S. smartphone market share during December
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According to stats compiled by Counterpoint Research, in the U.S. during the just passed holiday season, Apple took over the top spot in smartphone market share. The iPhone grabbed 43% of the market during the festive period, while Samsung's slice of the stateside smartphone pie slumped to 30% from 34%. The success of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 had given Samsung the lead in November, but the Apple iPhone 5s was helped by Black Friday discounts...
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1. Kishin (Posts: 706; Member since: 30 May 2013)
Apple were at the top.
19. Droid_X_Doug (Posts: 5993; Member since: 22 Dec 2010)
And yet Apple didn't sell enough iToys, so their share price is off ~6% as a result.
27. nctx77 (Posts: 2401; Member since: 03 Sep 2013)
Please! A record 51,000,000 sold. They just missed the Wall Street guesstimate lol! Now, if you don't mind, post those Samsung numbers please. Thank you.
43. SuperMaoriBro (Posts: 533; Member since: 23 Jun 2012)
This is US market share only. Would like to see world market share. Apple likely quite not as strong outside US
40. Kishin (Posts: 706; Member since: 30 May 2013)
Its down to Apple vs Samsung again
29. fanboy1974 (Posts: 1345; Member since: 12 Nov 2011)
The next 7 months is going to be brutal for them.
31. nctx77 (Posts: 2401; Member since: 03 Sep 2013)
Yeah for Sammy. I hope you don't think Apple will be quite until September lol!
41. Kishin (Posts: 706; Member since: 30 May 2013)
Not really-because apple can hold their grounds.
2. darkkjedii (Posts: 24924; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Just make sure that the iPhone 6 is a grand slam. I'm waiting patiently and ready to Camp out and get that 128 GB gold iPhone
3. Kishin (Posts: 706; Member since: 30 May 2013)
I am also waiting
9. appleDOESNT.com (banned) (Posts: 456; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
so if it isn't a grandslam, like no others before it, then what? raw raw iFollowers only look one direction regardless of the S ame ol S hit year after year.
p.s. I have no idea what phone I will get next, could be anything really, I am not bound to that ancient religion that hasn't conjured up anything other than a S hit since the very first i hit and it feels great, my future is unwritten, unlike iFollowers :(
12. darkkjedii (Posts: 24924; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
I "look" both ways before I cross the street. I once hit a "grand slam" in a softball game at Lorenzi park here in Las Vegas, I don't like "raw raw" meat, "I follow directions", I wear the "S ame" shoes to the gym, I "S hit" regularly due to a high fiber diet
36. lyndon420 (Posts: 5002; Member since: 11 Jul 2012)
Hey dark...how's it going bud? Been awhile. This comment of yours ( and others to follow in this thread ) is very much unlike the dark I'm used to. Since when did you allow yourself to fall into this type of mindset where facts and research are pushed aside in favor of bashing?
37. darkkjedii (Posts: 24924; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Couldn't help myself Lyndon, had to lower my standards for a sec. How've u been?
18. darkkjedii (Posts: 24924; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Your future is too written. It goes like this, tomorrow and the day after, and the day after tomorrow, and the day after the day after tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow next week, and after tomorrow of the week after next, you'll be a no life having apple bashing apple hating blind android fanboy, who's not in very good shape and has no girl, just your android device. See I wrote your future, hence it is written.
22. Kishin (Posts: 706; Member since: 30 May 2013)
Its just that my 2 siblings have popular android phone like samsung and LG and i used them. So far i find iphone better to use.
I really like large screens on android phones though.
24. darkkjedii (Posts: 24924; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Me too, I just feel (for me) iOS gets more things right. Unlike these one sided fanboys, I actually own both 2013 flagships, I run them head to head a lot, it gets interesting.
30. appleDOESNT.com (banned) (Posts: 456; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
one side fanboys, lol, kettle, dark!.. You only buy iOS cause you 'feel' it does more right, if it does more right you say, it's at the expense of 1000 other things wrong, or waiting, or size, or features or, or, or... You get one phone to pick yearly and 'hope' for a grandslam yet, never has apple hit a grandslam, never, not once, not even iPhone 1, while the best of it's kind for a few years was hardly a grandslam, and if it was, grow up, that was 6 years ago. I can buy any tech from any maker, even apple ... cause i am not a blind fanboy, you give sith a bad name. ya i know you are not a sith for the hundredth time! geez
32. domfonusr (Posts: 566; Member since: 17 Jan 2014)
Yes, there are people who buy the iPhone because they feel like it does more right - and that is fine, because perception is everything. They could care less about benchmarks or direct measurements: that is the scientific end of it... but there is so much more to it than a scientific head-to-head. Most people I know who have an iPhone (not because of work) bought it because the iPhone transcends the world of logic and goes into the realm of art. Even though the specs might be behind the latest top Android handsets, iOS still runs very nicely on the new iPhones. And iOS is their preference - you can scream the specs at them all you want, and they will not listen.
I know enough to know that the iPhone is solid, whether in hardware or software. Does it do everything that any Android phone can do? Probably not, but it does all of the things that are important to a typical iPhone user. Android is about always doing more and more incredible and amazing stuff. The iPhone is more about doing a few less things, but doing them much more solidly and reliably. In the end, it boils down to preference, and the iPhone has refinement and appeal down to an art.
I will probably never own an iPhone. I like how reliable they are, and how smooth they run, but I like to tinker just a little too much, and iPhones are not made for quite the amount of tinkering that I like to do. That, and I like to be a little different from everyone else around me (I live in a neighborhood full of iPhone owners). Now that I have an Android phone myself (finally - a friend just gifted their old used smartphone to me), I can explore that world and get back into tinkering... not as much as I used to with Symbian, but still just enough to be interesting.
38. networkdood (Posts: 6330; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
Tinker away - I switched out my kernel on my Nexus 5 and sometimes I get 4 days on one charge, with light usage.
42. domfonusr (Posts: 566; Member since: 17 Jan 2014)
Yeah, I'm trying not to rock the boat too much so soon, and I don't want to mess the thing up by accident. When I modded Nokia's, I used a really nice ROM cooker, and a really reliable connector set, and I never had any issues with any of my custom ROMs... that, and I knew Symbian inside and out, but I just don't know my way around the inner workings of Android enough to feel certain of myself yet. It helps that I had a Nokia N800 running Maemo Linux for a while, but I am still having to get used to a whole new system structure. I have played with the basic settings, added just a handful of free apps that I liked and wanted, and tried to optimize the flow of the UI just a little bit by tweaking the settings strategically. I sort of like the UI as is, as it has nice features and is organized. I think I would like to remove some of the Sprint apps that I would never use, but there aren't too many of those so it isn't a huge deal anyway.
I still want to be able to possibly use this phone as a phone some day, and be able to activate it on Sprint if I get the chance to get off of my folks' plan on AT&T. Thus I am trying to be careful. It's only been a couple days, anyway.
34. darkkjedii (Posts: 24924; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
See post 18 and post 12
4. tedkord (Posts: 14124; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)
LG at 10% surprised me.
5. Miracles (Posts: 560; Member since: 31 Aug 2013)
Nokia behind HTC....wat dafaq? :D
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7. Miracles (Posts: 560; Member since: 31 Aug 2013)
Yup...just barely hanging on to that edge. So whose selling all those Windows phones if it isnt Nokia? (Didn't PA mention rise in WP sales...LIES?)
28. brrunopt (Posts: 742; Member since: 15 Aug 2013)
ITS on the US, not worldwide...
35. Miracles (Posts: 560; Member since: 31 Aug 2013)
Dang people must not like WP over here.
8. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011)
Doesn't this usually always and expected to happen due to the fact that's when the iPhone is released.
10. jellmoo (Posts: 2035; Member since: 31 Oct 2011)
Er... The iPhone 5s was released in September. This chart is about US market share for December. So... no?


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Federal immigration crimes are often difficult for prosecutors, judges, and juries to understand. It is extremely important that you hire a criminal defense attorney who has experience representing clients facing alien smuggling charges. The information in this section is not a substitute for legal advice. Only an experienced San Diego alien smuggling defense lawyer can tell you which defenses are available to you in your case.
Your defense options and strategy depend on a number of factors. The first and most important factor is whether you are a United States citizen. As discussed above, non-United States citizens who are charged with or convicted of alien smuggling can face deportation. An alien smuggling defense lawyer may be able to help you avoid the potential immigration consequences of a criminal conviction and remain in the United States. You may be eligible for a waiver that will allow you to remain in the United States regardless of the outcome of your case. You may also be able to establish that you were not involved in or did not commit the crime of alien smuggling.
The following defenses may apply in your case regardless of whether you are a United States citizen:
It is important to remember that in all criminal cases, including those involving alien smuggling, prosecutors are required to prove each and every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. An experienced alien smuggling defense lawyer can help disprove the prosecutor's case against you in court.
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Asiavision Radio and Television Awards 2015, the biggest annual celebration of TV and Radio in the Middle East with Glamour and entertainment, will be held on June 5th in Dubai at Al-Nasr Leisureland.
It is also reported that Sreesanth will be performing at Lulu Presents Asiavision Radio and Television Awards 2015.
Stars from various industry along with Television industry will be seen gracing the event. Reports has it that Gautam Rode, Jennifer Winget, Sreesanth, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vaikkam Vijayalakshmi, Suraj Venjaraood and host Govind Padmasurya will be present in the event Asiavision Awards 2015, among others.
Television stars posted their videos on Social networking sites announcing their presence in the event. Crickter Sreesanth, who participated in dance reality show Jhalak Dhikhlaa Ja and Saraswatichandra's Gautam Rode along with actress Priyamani posted their videos confirming their presence at the event.
Gautam expressed his happiness for getting best actor award at the event. He tweeted, "Thanks Asiavision awards for honouring me for best actor..looking forward to attend the event on 5th June in dubai:)."
It is also reported that two Bollywood divas - Sridevi and Kajol will be honoured at the event. While Sridevi will be awarded the Icon of India award, Kajol, who was judge on Zee TV's family reality show, Rock-N-Roll Family, will be honoured with Pride of India award.


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Like the name suggests, Black Diamond's Oz Carabiner only weighs an ounce, and it still boasts more climbing convenience than other ultralight wire biners. HoodWire technology places a hood over the gate's hook to prevent snagging on bolts, stoppers, and ropes.
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Great, lightweight carabiner.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These are great lightweight carabiners, and I have begun to really love the hoodwire design as it prevents ropes from getting caught on the lip of the carabiner that can happen with a standard wiregate. The only drawback I've experienced with this carabiner is with the hoodwire and fat lip on the carabiner it sometimes cannot, and or has trouble fitting in some of the holes on old pitons.
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I love these carabiners. I use them for racking and trad draws. They are light weight, not too expensive, have a snag free nose and are easy to clip. Everything you want out of your racking carabiner.
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I use these as racking miners on my cams. They are obviously very light, and the no snag nose is pretty great. The one gripe I have is the combination of a small biner and a very stiff gate make for quite the difficult clip. I find other light miners such as the camp photon, dmm phantom, and others easier to clip than the oz.
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Author | exchange4media News Service | Thursday, Sep 14,2006 8:44 AM
Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL), publishers of 'Dainik Jagran', has announced an in-principle agreement under which it will publish the facsimile edition of The Independent (International Edition) of London from the Capital.
Mahendra Mohan Gupta, Chairman & MD, MD, Jagran Prakashan, said, "The strategic partnership between JPL and Independent News & Media Plc enables us to offer a quality international newspaper to Indian readers. The Independent is known for providing unmatched editorial insights into global businesses, markets and economies and has maintained unrivaled journalistic standards worldwide."
The launch date of The Independent hasn't been fixed yet, but Shailesh Gupta, Director-Marketing, Jagran Prakashan, said that the paper would be launched very soon. Gupta, however, refused to disclose any details on the pricing beyond saying that "we are on the marketing aspects". The paper will be distributed through the hawker channels.
Speaking on the partnership, Gupta said, "It's a fantastic partnership. We see a phenomenal scope for the newspaper doing well in India."
The Independent Group is planning to increase its stake by 1-3 per cent in Jagran Prakashan. At present, it has 20.8 per cent stake in JPL. The Jagran Group is also in talks to sell 20 per cent stake in its radio arm to the Independent Group.
Meanwhile, Jagran is in the process of finalizing the launch of its second brand for which the core management team is in place. The company has roped in Alok Sanwal as Vice-President to head its second brand.
Dainik Jagran is India's largest read and highest circulated daily with a total readership of 19.1 million per day as per IRS 2006.
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Crying In The Club
Release date: TBC Label: Epic
Are you ready for THIS? The absolutely gorgeous CAMILA CABELLO is here with her amazing new single "Crying In The Club" and WHAT a song it is too.
"Crying In The Club" is taken from her forthcoming album, The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving.
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The Blessed Glyph Monk takes advantage of the versatile monk skill Blessed Light along with various Protection Prayers spells, which are further fueled by the builds unusually high Divine Favor, to keep its team alive. It also packs the Elementalist energy management skill Glyph of Lesser Energy to maintain its energy levels and other Divine Favor spells to provide party-wide healing.
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- Shield of Absorption in place of Guardian or as an additional low-cost prot.
- Heaven's Delight for extra party healing (often in place of Guardian or Reversal of Fortune for GvG).
- Aegis for party-wide protection (not recommended for Arena play).
- Holy Veil to pre-veil against hexes.
- Deny Hexes if you are expecting to face an extremely high volume of hexes.
- Protective Spirit instead of Spirit Bond.
Equipment Edit
- Survivor Insiginias
- A Protection Prayers staff with 20% enchantment extending, double 20% fast cast time, and 20% fast recharge
- A Divine Favor Wand + Offhand focus, each with 20% fast cast and recharge time
- A +30 energy set
- Spear + Shield set, to provide more armor + health
Usage Edit
- Use your Protection enchantments to prevent damage.
- Use Dismiss Condition to remove conditions and provide a heal to enchanted allies.
- Use Divine Healing / Heaven's Delight to combat party-wide pressure.
- Use Blessed Light for hex removal, additional condition removal, or when a large targeted heal is necessary.
- Use Glyph of Lesser Energy to maintain your energy and draw out interrupts, if needed, by canceling spells.
Counters Edit
- Standard Caster counters.
- Interruption.


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The Score:
Milwaukee Brewers 3 Colorado Rockies 4
MVPs of the Game:
Prince Fielder: 1/3; HR, 2 RBIs, BB
Jimenez: 7 IP, 3 H, 5 BB, 7 Ks, 0 R (W)
Game Recap:
Perhaps the Brewers thought the acquisition of CC Sabathia yesterday meant they were just going to be handed baseball games as they come. Or perhaps they simply used up all of their hits on Sunday. Or maybe, just maybe, they got outplayed. Last night's game was a bit of a debauchery for both teams, as both teams struggled in the field and at the plate. Together they combined for only thirteen hits and two errors (well, three, but that's baseball). In the end, the Brewers couldn't would be hit by some hard luck, despite given every opportunity by the Rockies.
Seth McClung toed the rubber Monday night and was lights out for the first three innings, but then a spurt of wildness hit him in the fourth. It didn't help that he was being squeezed big time by home plate umpire, Tim McClelland. But it's your job to pitch around those problems, and for the most part McClung did. In the fourth he loaded the bases on a double and two walks, but induced a sac fly from Garrett Atkins, struck out Joe Koshansky and got Jeff Baker to fly out to limit the damage. He would walk two more to lead off the fifth, one of which was the pitcher. This time, however, he lost some composure. After a sac bunt and a pop out, Matt Holliday singled in Chris Ianetta. Ned Yost couldn't take any more after he walked Brad Hawpe for his third of the inning and fifth in less than six outs.
Carlos Villanueva would take the ball and pitch extremely well even if his defense didn't show up. After giving up a one out single to Jeff Baker, Baker took off to second and was called safe on a bang bang play that could have went either way. This could be said about a number of calls all night, but maybe I'll get into that later. After Chris Iannetta struck out, Ubaldo Jimenez grounded to third softly, but Russell Branyan gave it the old ole, allowing Baker to score making it 3-0.
A mistake pitch to Matt Holliday moved that lead to four, which seemed pretty insurmountable considering the Brewers weren't hitting the ball hard at all. Even worse, they had two base running blunders, in which Corey Hart and Ryan Braun were picked off at first base with fewer than two out. But the Rockies would do their best to try and hand the Brewers the game in eighth. Kapler would start the rally by hitting a cue blooper just shy of the first base bag. First baseman Joe Koshansky's only play was to tag Kapler, but when he went to grab the ball with his glove it caromed a bit off the line of the grass and slipped by him. Craig Counsell was the next batter and he popped right up the elevator in front of the plate, but neither Chris Iannetta or Garrett Atkins could decide who deserved it more and the ball fell, putting two on with nobody out. A walk by JJ Hardy loaded the bases for Ryan Braun, who up to that point was the only person who was hitting the ball hard. Unfortunately, it had been on the ground all night.
Braun promptly drilled a ball right up the middle that looked like a for sure base hit, but it clipped the mound and the loose dirt angled it about two to three feet to the left side of the infield, turning it into a routine double play. This proved to be huge as Prince Fielder hit his 17th homerun right after to bring the game within one. Brian Fuentes would keep the Brewers quiet in the ninth, and ended the Brewers CC high. Game Changing Play:
The error by Branyan was huge. At the time the game was only a 2-0 game, and was easily within reach considering Jimenez wasn't very spot on. He did walk five Brewers after all. Instead the lead was extended to three and the Villanueva's momentum was destroyed.
- McClelland's strike zone was a joke yesterday, and for the most part favored Jimenez when calls did waver. McClung had great stuff, but this ump was just completely fooled by his outside corner curveball, and would NEVER give him the benefit of the doubt on close calls with two strikes. The same could be said for Jimenez most of the night, but as he got further into the game, the more he was given, hence Braun saying a few things when he struck out looking in the sixth.
- Don't get too down on McClung. He has the stuff and he's proved it to me every time he's been out there. I think his biggest problem is the mental aspect of the game. He gets too emotional and you can see it. After every walk he's talking to himself and he gets angry after every hit. I like that and all. You should be upset when these things happen, but you can't let it spiral out of control. Walking the pitcher in the fifth was an example where it did. - Prince finally looked good at the plate and didn't try to over swing every time at the plate. The same can be said for Braun, even if he did GIDP twice. Both of them were bullets and are base hits if no one is on base, or if the mound wasn't there.
- Two more pickoffs makes me wonder what the hell is wrong with Ed Sedar and his coaching. This has been happening all year. With a low OBP team, you cannot sacrifice outs or base runners. Perhaps they'll have a little clinic the day before the second half because something needs to be done immediately.
What's on Tap?:
The Brewers put their new acquisition, CC Sabathia, on the mound against veteran Mark Redman. If the Brewers don't give CC a ton of run support, I will be severely disappointed. Redman has never been good. If Sabathia is simply average tonight, I will be pleased. All we need out of him is six to seven innings of two to three run baseball and he should get his victory and the Brewers fans more behind him than they already are.


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A backyard fish pond provides so much to enjoyment to all kinds of outdoor decor and landscaping. You can create an even more pleasing oasis with the addition of a waterfall in the fish pond. Waterfalls are not only beautiful to look at and pleasing to the ear, they also can improve the circulation and health of your pond.
Things You'll Need
- Fish pond
- Rocks
- Waterfall pump
- Pump hoses and tube
- Flat pond waterfall attachment
Build a Waterfall in a Fish Pond
Attach a long, flexible tube to a submersible waterfall pump. Conversely, attach a flexible plastic tube to both sides of a nonsubmersible garden pond pump. Position the pump, or the end of the intake tube, into an existing backyard fish pond. Hide an out-of-water pump with several rocks or a prefabricated pump box. The submersible pump should be raised off the bottom of the pond with a stack of bricks or rocks. Protect the intake openings from being clogged with detritus by using commercial filters or something similar.
Run the output hose or tubing out of the pond and secure it with a few carefully placed rocks. Be sure not to crush the tube as this will obstruct water flow and increase strain on your pump mechanism. Bend the tube gently or use an L-bend connector for a solid pipe fitting to change the horizontal tube into a vertical one. Use rocks to hold the tube or pipe in place to the appropriate height. Leave enough extra tube to connect to the waterfall adapter piece. Check for leaks or problems with water flow before continuing and fix if necessary.
Build an attractive arrangement of rocks the surrounds the rocks or pot holding up the output water tube from the pump. If you want a free-falling waterfall, construct the pile with a large, flat rock at the top. The water can spread out over this and fall back into the pond. You also can create a series of steps using flat rocks the water can cascade down. Be sure the general angle of all rocks points toward the pond and not away or you will have water flowing behind the waterfall and weakening the structure.
Attach the flat waterfall adapter to the top of the output hose coming from the pond pump. Position it so it is pointing gently downward toward the pond. It should overhang the pond edge so the water falls back into the pond and not out of it onto the ground. Be sure the water will not flow over any dirt or ground as this will dirty your pond water. Plant grass or pond margin plants on the dirt mound to prevent erosion and create a more attractive waterfall.
Prime the external waterfall pumps as required by the manufacturer and then plug in the pump. Adjust the waterfall adapter or the hose top so the water flows attractively over the top of the waterfall and into the pond below. Now, sit back and enjoy your new waterfall in a fish pond.
Tips & Warnings
- Secure rocks with adhesive or waterproof sealant for added stability.
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Marshal Dillon's Boot Hill preamble goes well with the episode, and it almost seems like Dillon is actually looking back on the events we are about to see. Maybe that's the idea of these introductions, but for the first time, it really seems to fit this concept. Dillon is angry, almost bitter, calling the dead men "trash" as gazes across the graveyard.
The episode gets underway with a couple of liquored-up Texas drovers riding wildly into Dodge City, causing panic to the citizens. Dillon rushes out the saloon and demands their guns. The drunken drovers don't care for that idea, but Dillon is in no mood for their shenanigans, and he conks one drover on the head and shoots the other as he tries to draw on Dillon (how much has Dillon had to drink...why doesn't he have his usual diplomatic way of diffusing such situations?). Dillon soon finds out that the dead man's brother, Howard Bulow, will no doubt be coming along to revenge the killing...and Dillon is warned that Bulow has no qualms about shooting him in the back.
Dillon is apprehensive as he waits for Bulow's appearance. Every stranger seems a menace to Dillon, and every shadow is a potential danger. The writing and direction is fabulous in this sequence, as we can see the nervousness of Dillon as he constantly scrutinizes his environment. He comes close to cracking-up, to the point of threatening an innocent but suspicious man. Suddenly, Bulow does appear, and informs Dillon that he will indeed shoot him in the back, sooner or later.
For once, Dillon does the right thing, and immediately puts the troublemaker in jail. It might be pointed out, that this time Dillon himself is threatened and not someone else in the town...could that be the difference in Dillon's behavior?
Very soon, Bulow's trail boss, Jacklin, shows up and demands the release of Bulow. Dillon refuses, and Jacklin promises to return with the rest of his drovers to get Bulow out of jail. For the moment, Dillon stands firm.
But when Jacklin does return with his 14 rawhiders, Dillon is faced with a dilemma...either free Bulow, or have a pointless shootout with the drovers, in which case, they will not only free Bulow but also burn the town after Dillon is dead. Again we have some excellent film-work here...slowly, Dillon realizes he has to back down, and does. Bulow is freed.
The next morning, Dillon visits hotel-keeper Riesling (who had ridden out earlier to tell the drovers that they were still welcome in Dodge City, even though they had threatened to burn his hotel!). Bulow had followed Riesling into town, and takes a shot at Dillon's back from upstairs. There's a moment of hide-and-seek in the hallway, but finally Dillon nails Bulow with four bullets...it's a good thing for Dillon that Bulow is a terrible shot, as he had the drop on Dillon twice!
This was an excellent episode, as we see a side of Dillon that we rarely see...a Dillon that is nervous, at times helpless and even scared. Dillon and Chester face a violent world that's too big for them to handle alone, and there's not even a glimpse of Kitty or Doc to provide support. It was a well-directed Sam Peckinpah screenplay and one of the best in this first season.


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And smelling/feeling good? If you think about it, in the natural world, say if we were to camp out for a good few weeks without beauty products, it would feel really different. I don't have anything against proper hygiene. But, also shaving and the other things we do. Its actually a lot. I went traveling this summer for a month. My hair was already too long. But, by the end of the trip, it was really bothering me. And my eyebrows looked pretty freaky. Anyway, I'm not sure what I'm getting at. It's like this whole procedure to look good because its how it is in society. Would you prefer to not "look good"? Showering is good. Personally, I don't mind doing it because it makes me feel good. But, sometimes, I just want to not care.
Do you ever think about how much time and effort we put on looking good?
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Iv gone 2 weeks without showering when I was camping in the desert and it was amazing. It didn't matter then my beard grew scragley and thick, it didn't matter that the girls hair was wild looking. It was nice to just be and put aside physicality so when we spoke to one another we were in the same boat. No one was above one another, we determined that on speech and quickness of thought rather then appearance like the entire world goes off of. I hate all the bullsh*t tied to our looks.22|00|0
We spend way too much time with artificial enhancements,'s gor sure.11|00|0
Looking alittle disheveled isn't a sin, is it?
Haha well I have gone camping for 3 week before in the mountains and about every week I would do a little bird bath and just wash off the dirt and stuff but generally I take a shower in the morning and I am good for the day.11|00|0
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I could handle a world without make-up and hair dye but I seriously couldn't last that long without shaving my armpits or legs or plucking my eyebrows, not because society expects us to do that but because I'd feel uncomfortable and unfeminine in myself if I couldn't do that. I do agree that society expects us to look perfect nowadays but it's all down to the insecurities and expectations of the individual. For me, looking good and maintaining beauty is a big part of my career so although it's a long process of grooming it can be worthwhile however I wouldn't mind a break from the make-up every now and again.11|00|0
No, because I'm naturally beautiful and sexy. Guys get in car accidents trying to check me out as I walk to the park to workout & they always tell me how they wish they could be with me. I'm just so naturally gorgeous
My least favorite part of maintenance is shaving, cause I have sensitive skin and it takes about 30 minutes lol -_- I must be a retard cause a lot of girls get it done in a couple of minutes
Then I have braces, so it's a process to floss, brush(with a manual toothbrush at first, then an electric toothbrush) and then to rinse with Listerine or ACT
I don't mind looking like sh*t. When I wear light, nudish makeup I look like I do in the pic on my profile (LOL--terrible, I know) but without makeup, I'm also pretty average and plain haha11|00|0
I understand about shaving. :P
im au naturale. I don't do sh*t. unless there's something important. but on a day to day basis I really don't do anything. except shower.11|00|0
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Let me start with a confession that my email address has probably already given away. Yes, I am her brother.
I took great issue with your statement that her participation undermined the credibility of the contest. In fairness, I will admit that my initial reaction was, "I hope they didn't just give it to her," when I was told over the phone that she won. Yet, in watching the contest, I truly feel she deserved to win.
Is she a more capable dunker than the other contestants? No. She's the third best dunker in our house!!! But on a knee eight months removed from a surgeon's knife and one month (!) from being unable to dunk at all, she had the ... well, if you think she's trying to be like a guy then this will really make you angry. She had the b---- to compete in a dunk contest against guys that few NBA players could match.
She was in over her head. But she won by choosing dunks that were within her reach, while the guys attempted dunks that were over their heads ... and around their backs ... and between their legs, and ... you get the point. Even if you don't like this story being billed as evidence of the closing gap between men and women in sport, you must be able to appreciate that it is an amazing story in a Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson or Villanova vs. Georgetown sort of way. It deserves all the hype that it has received.
The fact that she is a girl did have a "Spud Webb effect" on the judges. She did benefit from the other contestants missing their dunks. I'll even admit that I wish they would quit replaying the baseline angle of the "Dee Brown dunk," because it makes it obvious that she peeked. (Sorry, Can. I know you were runnin' outta dunks and had never tried that one before.) But do not claim that this was "handed" to her. She won it.
The fact that she entered the final round of competition in fourth place shows that the judges did not plan for the contest to be "tilted in her favor." The competition was taken as seriously as a slam-dunk contest should be -- at least, one in which Bryant Reeves is a judge. The only aspect of this media coverage that has been degrading to Candace has been your description of her dunks in your article. (Okay, maybe she dunked like the big, post-lockout Shawn Kemp, but definitely not Bird with a bad back!)
You ask, "Why can't we just celebrate Candace Parker's game?" But you would have never scrapped your column about Dwight Howard and written a story on Candace if she had not won the dunk contest. When she dunked in a game as a sophomore, attendance at games doubled. The gym was filled with newcomers who yelled "DUNK IT!" every time she got within 10 feet of the basket. Some of those people were still there her senior year -- not to see her dunk anymore, but to see her play.
That is why this publicity is good for women's basketball. Hopefully you will stay around, too, and "celebrate her game" with columns after this dunk hype subsides. She would much rather make headlines by helping Pat Summit win TITLE IX than be the poster child for it, anyway.