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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Recording artist Miguel has been formally charged with drunk driving in Los Angeles, TMZ reported Wednesday.
The charge stems from the 27-year-old singer's Aug. 15 arrest.
Police said they pulled his car over because its windows were excessively tinted. The officers said they suspected he was intoxicated while he was talking to them. A breathalyzer test indicated his blood-alcohol content was just over the legal limit, the report said.
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Video: Overly Attached Girlfriend Stalked Justin Bieber On The American Music Awards Red Carpet
You've got to hand it to internet celebrity Laina Walker: She's really trying to keep this Overly Attached Girlfriend meme going. Ever since her jokey video became an internet meme about six months ago, she's parlayed her creepy expression and obsession into a brand of sorts, though it's unclear if she's more OAG or Laina the weird kid who thought up this persona.
She's got a pretty impressive Twitter following of over 136,000 people, and she regularly makes YouTube videos with updates on her daily life. She also, it seems, wrangled a press pass to the American Music Awards a few weeks back.
Laina recently posted this video to her official OAG website: She manned the red carpet with the other reporters and bloggers at the AMAs on November 18th, but whereas they were trying to interview anyone, she really just wanted to see Justin Bieber. You might remember that the OAG meme happened because Laina pretended to be a really scary Belieber in her original YouTube video that went viral because of her empty stare and creepy lyrics.
So I don't know how Laina managed it, but she got a camera man, a mic, and a coveted spot on the red carpet opposite hordes of screaming fans. All to talk to Justin for just a second. Now, he definitely knows who she is: In his NBC special Justin Bieber: All Around the World, there's a brief clip of him watching her video and making the OAG face. But would he remember her when passing her at an awards show? Or would he know exactly who she was and avoid her? You can see in this video that she waves at Scooter Braun, who definitely looks a little rattled by her presence.
So, does she get to see Justin? I can't tell you — you'll have to watch the video — but I can say that I much prefer the random group who sing an a capella rendition of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" with bonus beatboxing. That's better than "Girlfriend," in my book.
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The names of the five Israelis killed in a suicide bombing in Bulgaria were released Thursday, after Israeli authorities had confirmed their identification and informed the families.
The names of those killed are Maor Harush, 24, and Elior Price, 25, from Acre; Itzik Kolangi, 28, and Amir Menashe, 28, from Petah Tikva; Kochava Shriki, 42, from Rishon Letzion. The sixth victim was the Bulgarian bus driver, Mustafa Kyosov, 36.
Friends and relatives visiting the families of Harush and Price in Acre said that the two were "friends in their life and in their death." On Wednesday, the two boarded the flight along with another friend, Daniel Fahima, who was seriously wounded in the attack. The three were planning on taking a six-day vacation and were expected to return to Israel next week on Monday.
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Mother-son shopping trip! Shakira took her 4-month-old baby boy, Milan, on a shopping spree in West Hollywood on May 25.
The 36-year-old singer cradled her son (with soccer hunk boyfriend Gerard Pique) in her arms while carrying him around Bel Bambini, a baby boutique. The Voice mentor showed off her slim post-baby body by wearing tight skinny jeans and a striped blouse.
A source tells Us Weekly that Shakira shopped around the organic section of the store, and checked out some adorable hooded towels. The insider also tells Us that the new mom had her eye on a Baby Bjorn, and tested it out on Milan in the store.
When her little boy started to cry, Shakira sang him a Spanish lullaby. "It was so sweet!" the eyewitness says.
Before leaving the shop, Shakira, who mostly spoke to her son in Spanish, changed Milan into a new outfit of Versace shorts and Trumpette socks.
Shakira, who welcomed Milan in January, recently opened up to Us about how much she loves nursing her son.
"Breastfeeding has been one of the best experiences of my life," she said. "I love it! I can't stop! I think I'm going to breastfeed him until he goes to college!" she joked. "I'm hooked!"
She's also surprised by how calm she is as a new mom.
"I thought I was going to be super-controlling because I am like that with my songs, my career and everything I do professionally — I like to be in charge. But with him, I'm so relaxed," she shared. "It's so surprising because everybody thought I was going to be one of those hysterical mothers, like smothering mothers, and I feel that I'm not as nervous. I'm relaxed."
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The Rays have acquired three international slot values from the Marlins, although they still face the maximum penalty for going more than 15 percent beyond their bonus pool.
The Marlins sent the Rays their No. 2 ($470,100), No. 3 ($317,500) and No. 4 ($213,200) international slot values (a total of $1,000,800) in exchange for righthander Matt Ramsey. The Rays started with a $1,998,100 bonus pool, and since teams can only acquire up to an additional 50 percent of their original pool, their new pool is $2,982,150, rather than the full $2,998,900, although that's a negligible difference.
After the Rays made that trade Monday, they then officially signed 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Adrian Rondon, the No. 1 international prospect for July 2, for $2.95 million. Once a team spends its entire bonus pool allotment, it can no longer trade for more slot values, so the trade with the Marlins had to be done before the Rondon signing.
Even with the trade, however, the Rays are still more than 15 percent beyond their new bonus pool, between the $2.95 million for Rondon, $400,000 for Dominican outfielder Jesus Sanchez and some smaller signings as well. That means the Rays will pay a 100 percent tax on their pool overage and won't be able to sign a player for more than $300,000 in each of the next two signings periods of 2015-16 and 2016-17.
Essentially, the trade just eases the amount of tax the Rays will have to pay, saving them about $1 million, but the signing restrictions for the next two signing periods are still in place. That's not uncharted territory for the Rays, who became the first team to face the max penalty when they went more than 15 percent beyond their pool in 2012-13, the inaugural year of international bonus pools, although the penalty at that time was not being able to sign anyone for more than $250,000 for only the next signing period.
The Yankees and Red Sox are also facing the maximum penalties for next year, while the Brewers are in the process of acquiring additional slot values to avoid the max penalty. For the Marlins, their international bonus pool drops from $4,622,400 to $3,621,600.


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If you don't like adverts on Facebook, THIS will make your blood boil
FACEBOOK is believed to be on the verge of introducing adverts into its Facebook Messenger service in a bid to generate revenue from the hugely-popular messaging app.
Facebook is expected to roll out advertising within its popular Messenger app in a few months
Facebook is expected to introduce advertisements into its popular Facebook Messenger service, according to a new report from TechCrunch.
The ads will roll out across the US firm's iOS, Android, Windows Phone and online platform within the next couple of months.
The report – backed by leaked internal documents detailing Facebook's plans – suggests the advertisements will only appear in message threads with businesses.
Facebook hopes to monetize its cross-platform messenger by charging businesses to use the service to contact customers.
Following the move to drop the 69p annual subscription, the Californian social network is expected to roll out the same business model to WhatsApp later this year.
Initially, businesses and brands will only be able to serve ads to customers who have previously contacted them via Messenger, reports TechCrunch.
Part of this new business model revolves around a new type of personalised URL that brands can share which instantly launches a new chat thread with their Facebook page.
Facebook Messenger is quickly approaching more than a billion users
TechCrunch believes these URLs – which would take the form fb.com/msg/ – could also be the start of an entirely new way for brands and businesses to use Facebook Messenger, replacing traditional customer service platforms.
Adverts within Facebook Messenger are expected to roll out this financial quarter, although the exact date was not confirmed.
"We don't comment on rumour or speculation," a Facebook spokesperson said in response to the TechCrunch report.
Facebook forced users to download its standalone messaging app in April 2014 after removing the Messenger functionality from its main iOS and Android app.
Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp will both allow businesses to use the service to reach customers
Facebook Messenger now has more than 800 million active monthly users, making it one of the most popular mobile messaging apps in the world.
The US social network needs to tread carefully when rolling out its new business plan – users tend to be sensitive to aggressive advertising or monetization within their favourite apps.
The news comes after Facebook-owned WhatsApp increased the maximum number of people who can use a single Group Chat from 100 to 256 people.
The move to expand group conversations could be the first step in WhatsApp's new business plan, which aims to connect companies with their customers through the popular chat app.
In a recent announcement, WhatsApp said it will charge multi-national companies to conduct customer service chats and calls via WhatsApp.
For example, an airline could use the app to contact customers about a flight cancellation or upcoming delays.
WhatsApp says despite the changes, its goal remains to avoid spam and unwanted advertising within the hugely-successful app.
WhatsApp previously charged a yearly 69p subscription to keep the messenger ad-free.


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Rob Schremps dazzling statistics werent enough to earn him the nod as the OHLs top performer this season.The London Knights forward finished runner-up to Brampton Battalion star Wojtek Wolski in media voting for the Red Tilson Trophy, awarded to the leagues most outstanding player. Schremp won the league scoring title and was second in the Canadian Hockey League with 57 goals and 145 points in 57 games for the first-place Knights while Wolski ended up third in the OHL with 47 goals and 128 points in 56 games. If we win the Memorial Cup, Im not worried about an individual award like that, Schremp said. Youd think (it would be given to the leagues leading scorer), but whatever. It doesnt matter to me. Were playing in the OHL final right now (starting Friday against Peterborough) and thats where my focus is. Wolski, who is playing for Colorado in the Stanley Cup playoffs after his Battalion were knocked out in the OHLs second round, garnered 111 points in the vote while Schremp picked up 100.
Londons Corey Perry, now with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, won the Tilson Trophy last year so the Knights were hoping for back-to-back wins.All I know is that when Dylan Hunter, David Bolland and I came back, we ended up first overall in the league again, Schremp said. The Polish-born Wolski had been motivated by Colorado sending him back to Brampton at the start of the season and by being left off of Canadas gold-medal-winning squad at the world junior hockey championships. The 20-year-old, who recorded a goal and four points in his first NHL playoff series against Dallas, acknowledged Schremps strong campaign in a conference call Thursday. Rob Schremp had a great year and he definitely deserved the award as much as I did, he said. The difference couldve been the dominant second half by Wolski, who was named OHL player of the month four consecutive times and led Brampton to 14 straight wins at the end of the regular season to claim the Central Division crown. The 19-year-old Schremp returned from the Edmonton Oilers to a 1-4 London team and was a major catalyst in the Knights march back to the top of the standings. Im biased, of course, but I know Wojtek and hes a terrific player and a nice guy, too, London captain Dylan Hunter said. But in five years, I never saw a player have the kind of year Rob did. He made a great case for himself." But Rob doesnt need a trophy to tell him how good he is. He knows it and we know what he means to us. Still, Hunter admitted that Schremp will try to prove his critics wrong and pick up his game in the league final against Peterborough. He wont think too much about it, but it is motivation, Hunter said. Knowing Rob, hes going to come out strong and show what kind of player he is. BY THE NUMBERS Wolski vs. Schremp Regular season: Schremp, 57 GP, 57 G, 145 P; Wolski, 56 GP, 47 G, 128 P. Playoffs: Schremp, 15 GP, 5 G, 38 P; Wolski, 11 GP, 7 G, 18 P.
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Officially there have been over 30 musicians involved with the band. Therefore a historical litany of them all would be impractical.
Formed in Los Angeles and fronted by 16 year old vocalist/lyricist Rozz Williams, the band released the first album "Only Theatre Of Pain in 1982. A dark, sinister style of punk rock. The album gained local success. A year later the band completely broke up
Singer Rozz then joined the band "Pompeii 99' founded by singer, guitarist, song writer Valor.
Rozz took over vocals leaving Valor to focus on guitar. Before Rozz joined Pompeii 99, the band had already released their fist album "Look At Yourself" to much acclaim, which had an apocalyptic theme with a punk rock flavor. The Pompeii 99 had been planning their first tour when it was proposed by their French record company, to merge Pompeii 99 into a new version of Christian Death which after some debate was agreed upon. Thus, began the new Christian Death and the first Pompeii 99 tour became the first Christian Death tour.
Part way through the tour the band stopped in Wales to record songs, some of which were originally intended for the next Pompeii 99 album. The fusion of which led to the unique sound of the classic "Catastrophe Ballet".
Like the first Pompeii 99 album, Catastrophe Ballet had an apocalyptic theme, however the music morphed into something not quite Pompeii 99 and nothing like the first Christian Death album. After the tour the band returned to LA to later record the 3rd Christian Death album"Ashes"which was a post apocalyptic vision of a cold and bleak future.
After confirming the 2nd tour in 85 singer Rozz quit the band. Valor returned to vocals, the band embarked on the 2nd tour. In Italy the band recorded the mini album "The Wind Kissed Pictures", a surrealist view of a mystical past. Almost immediately work began on the 4th full length album "Atrocities" inspired by the atrocities of World War II and the connection to future shock waves. While continuously touring in 87 the band released the 5th and now classic album "The Scriptures", the theme of which explored world religion and how the legacy of these beliefs impact our world today.
1988 Brought us the release of "Sex & Drugs & Jesus Christ". This was turning point for the band. The cover depicted an image of Jesus shooting up heroin. This was a full frontal attack by Valor against the Church with a scathing heretical mockery of organized Christianity. The band then found themselves confronted by protesters, riots and bomb threats, These events and the bands imagery and fashion went on to influence the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Korn, Marilyn Manson, Type O Negative, every Goth band on the planet and many others.
1989 saw the release of the double album epic "All the Love, All the Hate" interpreting the juxtaposition between life and death, day and night, man and woman, black and white.
In 1991 came the release of "Insanus, Ultio, proditio, Misericordiaque", with its theme of an ancient dream state.
Late in 91, after being in several other bands and seven years after quitting Christian Death, Rozz was persuaded by unscrupulous profiteers to perform at a concert in Los Angels under the name Christian Death. On the same day Christian Death was in Europe performing in Paris, France. Assuming this was a one time effort to earn extra cash, as explained to Valor by Rozz, Valor ignored the incident and carried on recording and touring, only to later learn that a live album of the show had been released using the name Christian Death followed by a hastily recorded studio album also using the name, which led to a turf war. As accusations and rumors against Valor were spread by the profiteers and financial backers of these unofficial releases, fans were left confused. Valor pushed on.
By 1994, female vocalist and bass guitarist Maitri, (the now 2nd most continuous member of Christian Death) joined the band to record "Sexy Death God" which proclaimed sexual freedom in the face of religious adversity.
In 1996 was the release of "Prophecies" with its theme based on the Apocalyptic prophecies of soothsayers throughout the ages".
Sadly in 1997, Rozz committed suicide. It is believed heroin played a role. No suicide note was found.
In 1998 Christian Death released "Pornographic Messiah" a colorful elaborate return to the sex versus religion theme.
In !999 Christian Death released "Born Again anti Christian"which featured members of Cradle of Filth and a song sung by Dani Filth. The album theme was an assault on Born Again Christians as well as having the first songs inspired by mass murderers . In 2000 the band promoted the album on tour with Cradle Of Filth.
While on tour with Cradle Of Filth, former Cradle of Filth Drummer Will Was Sargenson played in Christian Death.
In 2002, Maitri the second most continuous member of Christian Death released her debut album and band Lover Of Sin with songs and production collaboration by Valor. Later that year Cradle Of Filth guitarist Gian Peres joined Christian Death for the 2003 tour, Lover Of Sin was the support, with Tony Norman of Morbid Angel on guitar, Howard Davis of Evans Blue on drums and Juan Punchy Gonzalez on guitar.
In 2007/8, Christian Death released their 13th studio album "AMERICAN INQUISITION", on the strength of it's success, the band did "FOUR" European tours and one USA tour, all in 2008.
In 2009 Christian Death will re-release "TEN" back catalogue albums on Season Of Mist Records and the touring will continue.............
"Christian Death take a relentlessly confrontational stand against organized religion and conventional morality, with an appetite for provocation that makes Marilyn Manson look like Stryper".- VH1
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Isaac shot out of bed that morning. the sun was barely up and he was already for his plans that day. He grabbed his stachel of pokemon items and rushed out of the Entei dorm. after the hell of the last few days Isaac was focused on one thing training till his bones cracked under the stress. His number one way to train his pokemon was to train himself. Now it was time to go a head and put this into practice again.
He sprinted down to the beach, specifically near the pier, and tosed out Hallow, Tach, and Zerak.
"Alright guys. I'm sick and tired of things not going our way. If they don't think I'm good enough then we'll prove them wrong. Now hit it! dodge spar one!" Isaac shouted.
All three of his pokemon began to launch attacks at him. Isaac rolled to dodge and even smacked Hallow's scyth aside to block an attack. Being only human the attacks did push Isaac back. he was forced onto the pier where he jumped from post to post trying to dodge his pokemon's onslaught. Some would call it crued. other insane. To Isaac this was the epitimy of training he was out there with his pokemon and was ready to take some hits. His scars were fairly obvious that he had been before.
"Ok now dual spar. Tach with me." Isaac yelled.
Tach rushed to his master and leapt onto his shoulder hanging on with his sticky sap. Zerak and Hallow, both masters of the sword wielding arts, prepared to attack.
"Never again shall we be called weak. We shall be strong, and strong together!" Isaac screamed charging his own pokemon.
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Aug 18, 2009 staff reports Uncategorized
Every five minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. Every ten minutes, blood cancer takes a life. Currently only 3 in 10 patients will find a matching donor that could save their lives.
So Crouse is helping to change those numbers by hosting a bone marrow donor drive Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. in the small cafeteria in memory of our student volunteer, Eddie Swain, and in honor of Barbara Seigle, a teaching assistant for the Syracuse City School District. (Barbara has a combination of CML, MDS, & AML leukemia and a marrow transplant is her only hope for a cure.) The drive is cosponsored with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and DKMS Americas.
And if you are squeamish about or afraid of the necessary procedure to donate bone marrow think about whether you could go through with it if the person whose life you could save was standing in front of you. The chance of you being called as a donor is slim. But the likelihood of your donation saving a life is very high.
Please check out more information at www.dkmsamericas.org. And even if you can't register Thursday you can sign up on the Web site to register by mail.
Below are all of the eligibility requirements for registering as a donor.
Donors must be between 18 and 55 years of age and in good general health. Donors are asked to share personal information such as age, address, telephone number and a brief clinical history. This information is private but is included in the DKMS database.
For umbilical cord donations, any healthy, pregnant woman who has a normal vaginal delivery is eligible to donate cord blood stem cells.
Donors must NOT suffer from any of the following:
AIDS: If you have HIV or are at risk.
Asthma: Serious asthma (poorly controlled, or requiring hospitalization).
Autoimmune Disorders Not have autoimmune disorders (such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis).
Back (neck or spine) problems: Back problems (sprains, strains and aches) are common and usually will not interfere with marrow donation. However, serious back problems, particularly those requiring surgery, may be a cause for deferral. If you have significant back problems, consult us.
Blood pressure: Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is acceptable if controlled by salt restriction or medication.
Cancer: Cured local skin cancer (simple basal cell or squamous cell) and cervical cancer is acceptable. Most other forms of cancer may prevent you from becoming a donor.
Diabetes: Medication-dependent diabetes is not acceptable. Diabetes controlled by diet is acceptable.
Epilepsy: More than one seizure in the past year or multiple seizures are not acceptable. Epilepsy controlled with medication, when there has been no more than one seizure in the past year, is acceptable.
Heart disease: Prior heart attack, bypass surgery or other heart disease is not acceptable. Mitral valve prolapse that does not require medication or restrictions is acceptable. Irregular heartbeat not requiring medication is acceptable.
Hepatitis: Hepatitis B surface antigen is not acceptable. Hepatitis C antibody is not acceptable. Any other hepatitis history must be evaluated early in the actual search process. Hepatitis vaccine is acceptable.
Lyme disease: Asymptomatic Lyme disease is acceptable if the donor has been treated successfully with antibiotics. Chronic Lyme disease is unacceptable.
Malaria: If you had malaria more than three years ago, you are still eligible to be a marrow donor. If you finished a full course of antimalarial drugs more than six months ago, you are also eligible to donate your marrow.
Obesity: Body Mass Index is used to evaluate weight. Donors may be deferred if obesity presents donation risk.
Organ or tissue transplant: Heart, lung, kidney, bone or other organ or tissue transplant recipients are deferred.
Sexually transmitted diseases: Any history of sexual transmitted diseases must be evaluated early in the actual search process.
Tuberculosis: If you have had active pulmonary tuberculosis within the last two years, you are not eligible to be a marrow donor.
Peripheral blood stem cell donors cannot donate if they have:
A history of inflammatory eye disease (iritis, episcleritis)
A history or risk factors for deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism are taking lithium
A platelet count lower than 150,000 mL
The following are temporary reasons a donor may not be able to donate:
Marrow cannot be collected at any time during pregnancy. After giving birth and once you have stopped breastfeeding, you can become a donor.
Anticoagulant or anti-platelet treatments (with aspirin, persatine or similar medicines), depending on the length of these treatments.
There are many other disorders not included in the above lists that may make it difficult to donate (including possible allergies to anaesthetics and inherited enzyme deficiencies). All candidates should find out about their own particular case prior to registration.
If you have any questions, you can email DKMS at email@example.com
Because this is a voluntary program, it is imperative we protect the health and well being of the donor. As weight increases, so do risks with regard to marrow donation. Therefore, DKMS requests that you not exceed the following weight guidelines.
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Several big U.S. retailers enjoyed better-than-expected sales in December - some even boosted their fourth-quarter profit projections - but economists still don't see consumers fuelling a return to prosperity for the retailers at this point.
Sales results released yesterday provided some signs of optimism, though analysts said much of the good news may have had more to do with better-managed inventories. Department store giants Macy's Inc. and Sears Holdings Corp. were among retailers boosting their outlook.
"The fundamental question is, is this a sign that there's more life in the consumer than we thought ... or did the American consumer enjoy a holiday and is now going to hibernate for the winter?" said Ken Goldstein, an economist with the Conference Board in New York. "And the answer is: It's going to be one or the other."
Observers said retailers were careful this holiday season to avoid overstocking their shelves, meaning they were not forced to revisit the steep discounts of December, 2008.
According to sales numbers from 30 U.S. retailers tracked by Thomson Reuters data, 71 per cent reported better-than expected sales for stores open more than a year. Overall December sales were up 2.9 per cent, higher than the 2 per cent Wall Street had expected.
The Conference Board's Mr. Goldstein said U.S. job numbers to be released today will shed more light on whether Americans actually have any money to spend.
Paul Dales, an economist who watches the United States for Capital Economics research consultancy in Toronto, cautioned against reading too much into yesterday's data.
"The thing that you probably need to consider is that expectations have been pretty low. ... It's obviously going to be much better because last year was a complete disaster," Mr. Dales said.
According to the International Council of Shopping Centres, same-store sales for all of 2009 were the worst on record, down 2 per cent. Mr. Dales noted that U.S. consumers are still burdened by debt, and joblessness or the fear of it.
"Obviously things seem to be improving. You can't really deny that," he said.
"Consumers are at least spending a little bit. But we don't think they will continue to improve and develop into a sustained consumer recovery that will be able to drive the overall economy forward."


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TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A police advisory board has met for the first time in a Mississippi city, one year after the fatal shooting of a black man by a white officer led to racial tensions and hundreds of people protesting.
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Voter turnout in the most popular election cycle among Shelby County voters was 61.9 percent, about the same percentage as four years ago. But the 371,256 voters is fewer than 2008 when more than 400,000 Shelby County voters cast ballots. The percentage is about the same because there are fewer registered voters in Shelby County than there were four years ago after a purge by election officials.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- A prosecutor says a man who fired a gun toward a wall in a home in an argument and hit his son's girlfriend has been charged with reckless homicide.
The Montgomery County prosecutor says a grand jury on Friday indicted 70-year-old Ira Perkins, of West Carrollton, in the death of 25-year-old Brittany Geiger.
West Carrollton police say Perkins fired the gun May 3 during an argument with his son at the home they shared. The slug went through a stairwell wall before hitting Geiger, who was on the stairs on the other side of the wall.
Court records do not list an attorney for Perkins. He was in jail Friday with bail set at $100,000.
Perkins is scheduled to be arraigned in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.


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Ashley Williams talks about Wales retirement and the effect of Ronald Koeman
"It's too soon to pick out any one thing I've gained from working with Ronald Koeman, but he is one of the best centre-halves who ever played and I am going to be a sponge to learn from him and try to take in as much as I can of his knowledge.
"Ask me later in the season and I hope I'll be able to tell you more, but right now I am trying to settle in and find my way into his system."
Williams revealed that Wales boss Coleman began this camp by showing the players a highlights clip of their summer European Championship adventure in France, when the side ended 58 years of trying to reach a major tournament by going all the way to the semi-finals.
But he said: "It was great to relive some of those memories, but the message when it finished was that it was time to move on.
"It was great to acknowledge what we did, but it was also important to put it to bed and focus on this campaign because we all want to get to a World Cup."


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Although a Sanford gun shop owner fighting an order to revoke his license claims federal agents overreached when they conducted a compliance inspection in his store, other gun dealers in Maine say the inspection is routine and they have not had problems with agents.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives moved to revoke the license of Pac N Arms and its owner, Phil Chabot, in February after Chabot allegedly prevented an inspector from copying or photographing certain records. A hearing on the proposed revocation has not been scheduled.
The ATF got a warrant to search Chabot's store in February. Court records indicate he is suspected of making "straw sales" to a convicted felon who was barred from buying or possessing guns.
Chabot has not been charged and the ATF would not confirm that he is being investigated.
Ralph Sleeper, owner of Fine Line Gun Shop in Poland, said he has had two inspections from ATF agents since opening in 1989. He said it can be a long process for the investigator to review all of the sales records and inventory.
"Everything has to jibe. It's almost impossible not to make a little mistake," he said. "But it's the bad stuff they're looking for."
Sleeper said he would be concerned, however, if an investigator was copying every record without a specific reason.
"Just to come in and copy every record, I don't think that should be allowed," he said.
That is what Chabot claims occurred at his store in August, when ATF investigator Wayne Bettencourt visited Pac N Arms to conduct a compliance inspection. According to a search warrant affidavit, Bettencourt said Chabot prevented him from copying certain records, even after he was warned that could cost him his license.
Bettencourt said he needed to copy the records to document Chabot's violations and to follow up on people whose purchase patterns seemed suspicious.
Chabot's attorney, Penny Dean, said her client believes the agent was acting improperly because he appeared to be scanning a copy of every page. Chabot has not been notified of any alleged violations, she said.
The federal Gun Control Act allows the ATF to conduct one warrantless annual compliance inspection of a federal firearms licensee.
Investigators review records, the inventory of guns and the licensee's conduct of business. Debora Seifert, spokeswoman for the ATF's Boston division, said investigators are allowed to copy records they believe may contain errors and those that could be used as evidence in a criminal investigation.
Andrew Molchan, director of American Firearms, a Florida-based association of about 7,000 firearms retailers nationwide, said it's rare that a dealer would refuse to release records to the ATF.
"It doesn't happen very often," Molchan said. "You get your federal firearms license, you're going to have all your records open to the ATF. That's all crystal clear."
Michael Marsh, owner of Mike's Guns and Supplies in Lewiston, said he had his first compliance inspection last year after 25 years in business and was found to be in "complete compliance."
"They actually took the time to give you a rundown or lesson in how your transactions should be handled and how your paperwork should be filled out," Marsh said.
L.L. Bean, one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the state, has no objection to sharing its records with the ATF or allowing inspectors to make copies, spokeswoman Carolyn Beem said in an email.
Ashley Preble, manager of Webster's Trading Co. in Auburn, said the staff works closely with the ATF on annual inspections and always complies with the investigator's request to copy records believed to contain mistakes. The store also cooperates when ATF agents investigating a crime ask for a Form 4473, which people fill out when buying a gun.
"If they call us and need a copy of the 4473, we're going to send it to them," Preble said.
If violations are discovered, the agency issues a report on correcting the problem. If the problem is still not corrected, the ATF will issue a letter and can hold a warning conference with the licensee.
"On rare occasions, ATF encounters a licensee who fails to comply with the laws and regulations and demonstrates a lack of commitment to improving his or her business practices," Seifert said. "In these cases, ATF has an obligation to protect the public and that may require revoking the federal firearms license."
In fiscal year 2012, there were 69,000 federal firearms licensees in business nationally. During that time, the ATF did more than 13,100 compliance inspections, finding half of them in compliance. The ATF revoked or declined to renew 67 licenses – one half of 1 percent of all licenses.
In the last five years, the agency has moved to revoke the federal licenses of four firearms dealers in Maine, including Chabot.
The revocations, which ATF says typically involve a violation of laws regulating gun sales, represent a small portion of the 600 federal firearms licensees in Maine.
"It all comes back to keeping firearms out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them, who will use them for nefarious reasons," Seifert said.
The agency moved to revoke the license of Richard Suydam of Rumford in 2011 after he was accused of losing his record book of acquisitions and dispositions covering 1989 to 2002 and then later losing a subsequent record book covering 2002 to 2009.
In 2012, so-called straw purchases at Pac N Arms led to the convictions of three people, including a felon who admitted that he had his wife and a friend buy and sell guns for him while he was at Pac N Arms. Anthony Foglio of Waterboro pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and is serving 70 months in prison.
Knowingly selling guns to a convicted felon through a straw sale is a violation, according to the ATF.
The ATF would not say whether authorities seized the two handguns that Chabot sold to Foglio's wife, Katelyn Malcolm, and his friend, Devon Ayotte. Chabot sold Ayotte a Rock Island Arms .38-caliber revolver on May 27, 2012, and sold Malcolm a Ruger 9mm semi-automatic handgun on May 30, 2012, according to court records.
Seifert said she still could not comment on what happened to the guns in those cases.
"That case is actually still open," she said. "It's part of a larger investigation."
Seifert said she could not provide specific information on the other two Maine cases in which the ATF sought revocation of federal licenses, because there appeared to be no public records associated with them.
Another firearms group, Gun Owners of America, says it has heard from licensed dealers claiming that the ATF has copied all of their records of gun sales.
"We do hear from all over, not just Maine, that ATF agents doing these compliance inspections are asking for too much," said Erich Pratt, spokesman for Gun Owners of America. Pratt said the agency shouldn't be copying records unless there is a particular criminal case under investigation.
The organization's foundation sometimes offers legal assistance to dealers and gun owners who have gotten into trouble with the ATF.
"We're trying to protect people from overzealous prosecution," Pratt said. "We're not protecting people who we think have committed (a) crime."
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Three members of the four-person cast of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" are making their Broadway debuts.
"It's totally surreal," says Carrie Coon, who earned rave reviews for her portrayal of Honey in the production when it opened at the Steppenwolf Theatre in 2010 and at Arena Stage in 2011. "I don't know if I'll actually believe it until there are people in there."
Coon, along with co-stars Madison Dirks and Tracy Letts, are making their Broadway acting debuts in the 50th anniversary revival of the beloved Edward Albee play, which opens Oct. 13 at the Booth Theatre.
Dirks, who earned his Equity card on this production, moved to Chicago to pursue theater because that's where his favorite actors studied their craft, and he advises other young actors to do the same.
"Break down what do you want to learn, what do you want to become good at, and what kind of work do you want to do?" Dirks says. "And then go to that place, and then by being there immerse yourself with the people who work. And that's what I did, and I crashed Equity theater auditions. That's how I got involved with Steppenwolf pretty quickly."
Letts and Amy Morton have previously worked together countless times as playwright and actor, actor and director, and as actors, and while Letts has earned a Pulitzer Prize as a playwright with "August: Osage County," which starred Morton in a Tony-nominated role, this is his Broadway debut as an actor. Morton previously directed Letts in a production of "Virginia Woolf" at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and Letts wouldn't want to take the stage with anyone else by his side.
"Amy is a great actor and she has great theatrical mind and we've just developed such trust with each other as actors," Letts says. "She's directed me; I've written plays that she's been in. We share an aesthetic and an ethic about the work. It's a natural fit for us to do this together."
And Morton feels the same way.
"We work very differently, but we love the way the other works," Morton says. "So I always feel taken care of. I always feel he has my back. And we have the same sensibilities, the same sense of humor. He's just a dreamboat to work with. I feel really lucky to have someone like him."


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Flirt Energy Drink Launches a New Enhanced Flavor Profile and Design
Chicago – September 17, 2012 – Flirt® Energy Drink, the functional beverage supplement created by women for women, has been improved and is being rolled out in a boldly redesigned Rexam 12 oz. SLEEK® can.
Flirt® was specifically developed to provide women with a healthier alternative to standard energy drinks. It features, zero calories, zero carbs and no sugar or preservatives. Its unique Green Tea based formula has been enhanced increasing the vitamin content and boosting the Ginseng and Gingko levels. These enrichments strengthen Flirt's ability to deliver effective energy while at the same time providing considerable nutritional value with a proven essential 8-B vitamin complex, Vitamin C, amino acids, Folic Acid, and Hoodia to help burn calories and provide women extra nutrition throughout the day.
"Flirt is far superior to typical products in the isotonic category in that it delivers the perfect punch of an energy drink but without the negative side effects of harsh stimulants," said Heather Pingrey, CEO, Goddess Energy Incorporated.
"…Flirt goes beyond being an effective and needed energy drink for females; it embodies the concept of empowering women. Through our partnership with Rexam, we are able to bring it to market in a great-looking package that will attract everyone's attention."
Flirt recently revamped its look by enhancing the graphics for a more vibrant retail presentation and uses
Rexam SLEEK cans because its shape ties into the functionality of Flirt® and are the most sustainable packaging choice in the world as aluminum cans are recycled at more than double the rate of any other beverage package.
"We are pleased to continue our partnership with Flirt and help them rollout their enhanced energy drink brand," said Rich Grimley, president and CEO, Rexam Beverage Can North America. "Our SLEEK can is the perfect packaging solution, building their brand while delivering superior recycling benefits, as well as distribution and retail display economics."
Flirt Energy Drink is currently available at select retailers across the East coast.
About Goddess Energy
Goddess Energy has a complete commitment to creating and marketing contemporary, innovative and appealing products that offer healthier and safer alternatives to the current energy, recovery and weight management beverage categories. Flirt Energy Drink, the company's first beverage, was created by nutritionists, doctors and professional athletes. Our team of skilled professionals created this functional beverage that tastes great. Our proprietary formula also provides considerable nutritional value. We are the only zero-calorie beverage in the category to contain an effective appetite suppressant which provides the added benefit of an enhanced, measurable and efficient caloric burn. For more information, visit www.flirtdrink.com.
About Rexam
Rexam is a leading global consumer packaging company. We are one of the leading global beverage can makers and a major global player in rigid plastic packaging. We are business partners to some of the world's most famous and successful consumer brands.
Our vision is to be the best global consumer packaging company. Rexam's sales from ongoing operations in 2011 were in the region of £4.7 billion. We have more than 80 plants in 25 countries and employ close to 19,000 people. Rexam is a member of the FTSE 100 and its ordinary shares are listed with the UK Listing Authority and trade on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol REX. For further information, visit www.rexam.com


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A great way to divide a space while also getting storage out of the deal is to use a shelving system like this high end Vitsoe model. Put as much or as little as you want on the shelves to open up or solidfy the divider. -MM
Apartment Therapy Furniture Classifieds are open for your business in the NAV BAR. Post a particularly good thing, and we'll post you here on the front page...
- 3 Mid Century Black Metal Wire Barstools for $100
- 60s Solid Wood Secretary Desk Bookshelf for $349
- Eames-Era Side chairs for $250
- 1950's Dinette set for $150
- Danish open arm chairs for $389
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- FAUX BAMBOO CHANDELIER for $50
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How To Ride In The Rain And Wind
It's safe to say that not a lot of men are too willing to give up riding their motorcycles even when it's raining outside. However, sometimes they have no choice but to do this. On the other hand, it's entirely possible to actually ride while it's raining and windy, though this depends on the rider's amount of preparation, skill, experience, and risk tolerance. As long as bikers are willing to give it a try, riding in the rain can be an entirely new set of skills - all they need to do is view this task as another challenge and eventually, it's something they'll start to enjoy doing.
Covering Up
Wearing a full-face helmet is something that many bikers will agree is necessary on a rainy day. Not only will this prevent the wind from blowing things into your face, but it will also prevent stinging raindrops from hitting you in the face as well. In addition to the helmet, it's also important to have suitable clothing prepared, such as a rain suit, which works well for rain that is lighter. The rain gear that you wear should be able to fight off the winds that want to flow both in and around the suit itself. Be sure to also wear a base layer that insulates when it gets wet, which will help you stay more comfortable and remain concentrated while riding.
While riding in the rain, it's no secret that one of the big issues is not being able to see much due to raindrops falling onto the helmet shield, as well as fog building up inside it. Since you will obviously not be able to use windshield wipers, you can instead use a product such as Rain-X on the outside of the shield, while you can also use anti-fog on the inside of it. It's also a good idea to wear lenswear that is either orange or yellow, as this will help you to see things more clearly. Furthermore, when riding, consider wearing a color that is of a high visibility, which will help other drivers easily identify you.
Bikers are well aware of the fact that wet roads can be extremely dangerous to ride on. The most common sense thing to do is to lower your speed and move as carefully as possible, as well as making sure that you keep yourself relaxed. Smoothly accelerate and use your brakes on a progressive basis. Also, instead of using ordinary tires on your motorcycle, consider using rain-oriented street tires, as these have more sipes and are safer on wet roads.
Whenever it rains outside, your motorcycle will act as a sort of sail in the wind, especially if the bike is lighter in weight. If you lean into a crosswind, be sure to stay as upright as possible. Experienced riders are aware of the fact that riding parallel with other cars or larger-sized vehicles can block more extreme crosswinds. If you choose to do this, do your best not to block the other driver's blind spot.


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A boy leads in Tiresias, the blind soothsayer of Thebes. Creon swears that he will obey whatever advice Tiresias gives him, since he owes so much to his past advice. Tiresias tells him that his refusal to bury Polynices and his punishment of Antigone for the burial will bring the curses of the gods down on Thebes. Hearing this, Creon curses Tiresias, calling him a false prophet who traffics in poor advice and rhetoric. Creon accuses all prophets of being power-hungry fools, but Tiresias turns the insult back on tyrants like Creon. The old prophet argues that the rites for the dead are the concern of the gods—mortals can rule only in this world. Unwilling to hear any more abuse, Tiresias has his boy lead him away. The Chorus is terrified by Tiresias's prophecy. Creon admits that he too is worried and will do whatever the citizens recommend. They call for him to free Antigone, and he reluctantly leaves to do so. Once he is gone, the Chorus prays to Dionysus to protect Thebes.
A messenger enters and tells the Chorus that a catastrophic event has taken place offstage: Haemon is dead by his own hand. As the messenger is leaving, Eurydice, Creon's wife, enters from the palace. She has overheard the commotion caused by the messenger's announcement and asks the messenger to tell her what has happened. He reports that just as Creon and his entourage had finished their burial of Polynices, they heard what sounded like Haemon's voice wailing from Antigone's tomb. They went in and saw Antigone hanging from a noose and Haemon raving. Creon's son then took a sword and thrust it at his father. Missing, he turned the sword against himself, and died embracing Antigone's body.
Hearing that Haemon is dead, Eurydice rushes back into the palace, followed by the messenger. Creon then enters, carrying Haemon's body and wailing against his own tyranny, which caused his son's death. Just then the messenger emerges and tells the king that the queen has committed suicide, brought to unbearable misery by her son's death. Creon weeps and raves wildly as Eurydice's body is brought forth from the palace. The messenger tells Creon that Eurydice called down curses on her husband for the misery his pride had caused just before she stabbed herself. Creon kneels and prays for death. His guards lead him back into the palace. The Chorus sings a final ode about how the proud are brought low by the gods.
Throughout the play, Creon has emphasized the importance of "healthy" practical judgment over a sick, twisted mind, but Tiresias informs Creon that practical judgment is precisely what he lacks—only Creon has a sick and twisted mind. When the catastrophes occur, the messenger directly points to the moral that the worst ill afflicting mortals is a lack of judgment (1373). We may well wonder what use judgment is given the limitations of human beings and the inescapable will of the gods. Perhaps the best explanation is that possessing wisdom and judgment means acknowledging human limitations and behaving piously so as not to actually call down the gods' wrath. Humans must take a humble, reverential attitude toward fate, the gods, and the limits of human intelligence. At the end of the play, Creon shows he has learned this lesson at last when, instead of mocking death as he has throughout the play, he speaks respectfully of "death" heaping blows upon him (1413–1419).
Even though Antigone exhibits a blamable pride and a hunger for glory, her transgressions are less serious than those of Creon. Antigone's crime harms no one directly, whereas Creon's mistakes affect an entire city. We learn from Tiresias that new armies are rising up in anger against Thebes because of Creon's treatment of their dead (1201–1205). More important, Creon's refusal to bury Polynices represents a more radical affront to human values than Antigone's refusal to heed Creon's edict. Creon says at the beginning of the play that the sight of Polynices' unburied corpse is an obscenity (231), but he clearly doesn't understand the implications of his own words. Whereas Antigone breaks a law made by a particular ruler in a particular instance, a law that he could have made differently, Creon violates an unwritten law, a cultural custom.
The Chorus's final speech is a remarkably terse list of possible lessons that can be learned from the play's events: wisdom is good, reverence for the gods is necessary, pride is bad, and fate is inevitable (1466–1470). The Chorus claims that the punishing blows of fate will teach men wisdom, but it is hard to feel convinced by their words: Creon's "wisdom"—his understanding of his crimes—seems, much like Oedipus's, only to have brought him more pain. And Haemon, Antigone, and Eurydice can learn nothing more, now that they are dead. The Chorus, like the audience, struggles to find purpose in violence, though it is not clear that there is any purpose to be found.
Creon only exiles Oedipus because he wanted to be banished.
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|The Royal Proclamation of 1763 established the legal basis for Canadian aboriginal treaty rights and aboriginal rights. This British declaration of law by King George the Third has not been appealed and is technically still in force.
Many First Nations people believe that these policies will annihilate their culture, identity as peoples, way of life, and leave them the poorest minority in Canada.
The actions of the federal government violate the United Nations' declared rights for aboriginals and Canadian treaty process in which purchases of First Nations' lands must occur through treaties.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The issue at stake for all Canadians is destroying First Nations culture and identity or respecting, protecting and preserving First Nations culture and identity. In my opinion, Canadian First Nations are an integral part of Canadian culture, history, and identity, and First Nations provide unique guidance and perspective on the direction of Canadian society due to their strong ties to the land and collective spirit.
Below is relevant information on this issue that I have recently collected:
A. On February 7, 2013, I attended a teach-in at the University of Calgary on the issues facing Canadian First Nations. These are the main points I took away from the teach-in:
1. Royal Proclamation of 1763 is declaration of law by the King George the 3rd that establishes indigenous rights and indigenous territory free of settlers, and a policy of purchase of indigenous lands through treaties. The Royal Proclamation has never been appealed, and it is still technically in force today.
2. Section 35 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognizes the inherent rights of aboriginals.
Recognition of existing aboriginal and treaty rights
35.(1) The existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed.
Definition of "aboriginal peoples of Canada"
(2) In this Act, "aboriginal peoples of Canada" includes the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.
Marginal note: Land claims agreements
(3) For greater certainty, in subsection (1) "treaty rights" includes rights that now exist by way of land claims agreements or may be so acquired.
Marginal note: Aboriginal and treaty rights are guaranteed equally to both sexes
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the aboriginal and treaty rights referred to in subsection (1) are guaranteed equally to male and female persons. (96)
Marginal note: Commitment to participation in constitutional conference
35.1 The government of Canada and the provincial governments are committed to the principle that, before any amendment is made to Class 24 of section 91 of the "Constitution Act, 1867", to section 25 of this Act or to this Part,
(a) a constitutional conference that includes in its agenda an item relating to the proposed amendment, composed of the Prime Minister of Canada and the first ministers of the provinces, will be convened by the Prime Minister of Canada; and
(b) the Prime Minister of Canada will invite representatives of the aboriginal peoples of Canada to participate in the discussions on that item. (97)
Section 35 is ambiguous as what the actual aboriginal rights are. Article 35.1 merely establishes a requirement to consult aboriginal peoples regarding constitutional changes.
3. The Indian Act establishes that the Canadian Parliament supersedes the authority of aboriginals over their lands.
4. The Canadian Supreme Court over a number First Nations cases has established the legal duty (or fiduciary duty) of the federal and provincial governments to consult on matters that pertain to First Nations peoples via Chiefs and Councils. Aboriginal communities often times cope with Chiefs and Councils who do not consult their own people on matters that pertain to them.
5. The recent federal government omnibus bills C-38 and C-45 contain many loopholes for Canada's oil and gas industries in regard to First Nations rights and the environment. (These loopholes are similar to what occurred in the United States during the G.W. Bush administration and in regard to U.S. gas fracturing.) For example, there are provisions in Bill C-45 in which endangered species legislation does not apply to the oil and gas industry. These bills which were forced through the Canadian Parliament in 2012 contain 130 bills in just two bills. In addition, the federal government is in the process of passing a series of legislation on First Nations such as bill C-212 which would accelerate the process of First Nations assimilation.
B. This article "Harper Launches Major First Nations Termination Plan: As Negotiating Tables Legitimize Canada's Colonialism" by the First Nations Strategic Policy Counsel outlines the federal government threat to the Canadian First Nations, namely the acceleration of the First Nations assimilation and thereby rejection of their aboriginal and treaty rights, and their very existence as First Nations people.
Excerpts from the article:
On September 4th, 2012 the Harper government clearly signaled its intention to:
1) Focus all its efforts to assimilate First Nations into the existing federal and provincial orders of government of Canada;
2) Terminate the constitutionally protected and internationally recognized Inherent, Aboriginal and Treaty rights of First Nations.
Termination in this context means the ending of First Nations pre-existing sovereign status through federal coercion of First Nations into Land Claims and Self-Government Final Agreements that convert First Nations into municipalities, their reserves into fee simple lands and extinguishment of their Inherent, Aboriginal and Treaty Rights....
The long-term goals set out in the Harper government's policy and legislative initiatives listed above are not new; they are at least as old as the Indian Act and were articulated in the federal 1969 White Paper on Indian Policy, which set out a plan to terminate Indian rights as the time.
Previous Termination Plans: 1969 White Paper & Buffalo Jump of 1980's
The objectives of the 1969 White Paper on Indian Policy were to:
1. Assimilate First Nations.
2. Remove legislative recognition.
3. Neutralize constitutional status.
4. Impose taxation.
5. Encourage provincial encroachment.
6. Eliminate Reserve lands & extinguish Aboriginal Title.
7. Economically underdevelop communities.
8. Dismantle Treaties.
Given their silence over the Harper government's "results based" "take it or leave it" negotiations approach, it seems many of the negotiating First Nations at the Comprehensive Claims and/or Self-Government tables are still contemplating concluding Agreements under Canada's termination policies.
This can only lead to further division among First Nations across Canada as more First Nations compromise their constitutional and international rights by consenting to final settlement agreements under the terms and conditions of Canada's termination policies, while undermining the political positions of the non-negotiating First Nations.
In the meantime, Harper's government will continue pawning off Indigenous lands and resources in the midst of a financial crisis though free trade and foreign investment protection agreements, which will secure foreign corporate access to lands and resources and undermine Indigenous Rights....
It appears First Nations are at the proverbial "end of the trail" as the Chiefs seem to be either co-opted or afraid to challenge the Harper government. Most grassroots peoples aren't even fully informed about the dangerous situation facing them and their future generations.
The only way to counter the Harper government is to:
1. have all negotiating First Nations suspend their talks; and
2. organize coordinated National Days of Action to register First Nations opposition to
the Harper government's termination plan;
3. Demand Canada suspend all First Nations legislation in Parliament, cease introducing
new Bills and
4. Change Canada's Land Claims and Self-Government Policies to "recognize and affirm" the Inherent, Aboriginal and Treaty Rights of First Nations, including respect and implementation of the Historic Treaties.
If there is no organized protest and resistance to the Harper government's termination plan, First Nations should accept their place at the bottom of all social, cultural and economic indicators in Canada, just buy into Harper's jobs and economic action plan—and be quiet about their rights.
C. In a recent FDA podcast interview of Ms. Lillian Crow-chief, Lillian says that land and money are the motivating factors in assimilating Canadian First Nations. In addition, she says that the current federal government policies, which include divide and conquer and take it or leave it approaches, amount to culturecide.
Insight into the Struggles and Hopes of Canadian First Nations people
Should money interests supersede Canadian values, and its history and culture as represented partly by First Nations?
Should industrial development supersede First Nations' rights and the environment including protection of endangered species?
To what extent can First Nations' culture and identity be protected and preserved? Is this simply a matter of political will?
Should aboriginal rights and way of life be respected?
Is peaceful co-existence and share of wealth and resources attainable between First Nations and non-First Nations? How can neo-liberalism and capitalism co-exist with harmony and balance with nature? Should the constant drive for money and profit supersede basic Canadian rights and values?
Article 8 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, which Canada is signatory to, states:
1. Indigenous peoples and individuals have the right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or destruction of their culture.
2. States shall provide effective mechanisms for prevention of, and redress for:
(a) Any action which has the aim or effect of depriving them of their integrity as distinct peoples, or of their cultural values or ethnic identities;
(b) Any action which has the aim or effect of dispossessing them of their lands, territories or resources;
(c) Any form of forced population transfer which has the aim or effect of violating or undermining any of their rights;
(d) Any form of forced assimilation or integration;
(e) Any form of propaganda designed to promote or incite racial or ethnic discrimination directed against them.
Mr. Stephen Garvey, Foundation for Democratic Advancement, Executive Director
Question for Readers:
Is the annihilation of Canadian First Nations culture and identity in the better interests of all Canadians or is this annihilation simply in the better interests of a minority of Canadians who stand to benefit from access to First Nations lands and the resources contained on them?


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Thread: Bernadette?
July 11th, 2013 02:13 AM #1
I seem to be on a name-acquisition rampage. This one magically popped into my head and, despite my general aversion to B names, I'm in love. It's the feminine form of Bernard, which I don't like, and which means something like 'brave bear.'
So, the questions:
What do you think of this name?
How are Helena Valentine and Gloria Bernadette as a sibset?I'm not feeling incredibly profound at the moment. Check back later.
July 11th, 2013 03:58 AM #3Senior Member
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It sounds a little dated to me. Something about it just screams unattractive to me, I don't know why. I much prefer the softer-sounding Berenice, but only spelled as Bérénice and pronounced the French way (bay-ray-NEES).
I love Helena Valentine, not so much in love with Gloria Bernadette. Gloria sounds to me like what Pam and Linda might dub a "mom name," and Bernadette her fussy grandma. Sorry, I guess it's just not for me.
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I think of Bernadette from the Big Bang Theory... cute, blonde, and smart.Wanting to be pregnant.
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I love it! International, timeless but uncommon.Thrilled to be mother to @gnes Ei1ish Madeline and Fe1icity Bridget Be@trice
If we'd had boys the list was: Godfrey, Seamus, Alexander, Michael, Felix, Peter, Ignatius & Sebastian.
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I don't like it at all. I find the 'burn' sound really unappealing.


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Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced
Boss FAQ by megabassxz
Version: 1.2 | Updated: 12/16/06 | Search Guide | Bookmark Guide
Crash Bandicoot 2 : N-Tranced Boss FAQ
by megabassxz
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Version History
3. Controls
3.1 Basic Controls
3.2 Special Moves
4. Boss Strategies
4.1 Evil Crunch
4.2 Evil Coco
4.3 Fake Crash
4.4 N. Trance
4.5 N. Tropy
5. Credits
6. Disclaimer
7. Copyright Info
1. Introduction
This a Boss FAQ for Crash Bandicoot 2 : N-Tranced for the Gameboy Advance.
I made this to help people who has a hard time in defeating the bosses and
because Crash Bandicoot 2 : N-Tranced for GBA is the only Crash Bandicoot
game without a Boss FAQ.
2. Version History
Version 1.2
Dec. 16,2006 - Added supercheats.com to list of allowed websites.
Version 1.1
April 30, 2005 - Some minor updates.
Version 1.0
Feb. 12, 2003 - Started the FAQ.
3. Controls
3.1 Basic Controls
Directional Button - Move / Run
A - Jump
B - Spin
R - Duck / Crouch
Directional Button + R - Slide
R [Hold] + A - High Jump
- Pause
- View Status [no. of Wumpa fruits , boxes crushed , lives]
3.2 Special Moves
Default :
Super Body Slam - Press A to Jump , at the top of the Jump , Press R.
Double Jump - Press A twice in succession.
Earned :
Super Slide - Hold L and press D-button + R.
Rocket Jump - Hold L and press A.
Tornado Spin - Press B three times in rapid succession.
Turbo Run - Press and Hold L while running.
4. Boss Strategies
4.1 Evil Crunch
Very Easy. This battle takes place in air in an Arabian Stage. Crunch has
a metal shield and a machine gun. You will be on a flying carpet , while
Crunch will be on a jetpack. Crunch will only attack you by firing
bullets at you. To make things easier , simply go to the "safe spot" at
the bottom most part of the screen and shoot Nitro crates that block your
path. When Crunch is hurt by a Nitro crate , that's the only time you can
hurt him. Shoot him quickly before he wakes up. After that , quickly go
back again at the bottom of the screen and wait for him to get hurt again.
Again , shoot Nitro crates out of your path. After two more hits , he will
be defeated.
You Earn : Super Slide (Hold L and press D-button + R)
4.2 Evil Coco
Some what easy. This battle resembles the battle with Dingodile in the
previous game. The only difference is that Coco is the one above, and you
are the one below. Coco will be in her ship protected by a force field ,
while you will be in your mini helicopter. She will attack you by dropping
missile bombs and firing a laser beam . To make things easier , simply go
the "safe spot" at the bottom-left of the screen [but not directly in the
floor]. While in the "safe spot" , you will not worry dodging many missiles
and her laser , because you only have to dodge one missile and
her laser does not reach that part. After a while, Coco's ship will stop
moving and the force field will be turned off. That's the time you can
attack her. Go back quickly at the "safe spot" and dodge again one missile
and the laser. Just Repeat. When she has only one life the wooden floor
will be destroyed , which makes you prominent to the lava. Just hold left
when on the "safe spot" and you will not touch it.
You Earn : Rocket Jump (Hold L and press A)
4.3 Fake Crash
Tricky at first. It's like a looking at a mirror. He will never attack you,
but he will do whatever you do , so never try to touch or attack him.
You can only hurt him by going to an alternating trap. When you start , go
down and you will find two alternating trap. After he takes the 2 hits
from the 2 traps , go up to find 3 alternating traps , the top most platform
has 2 traps close to each other , so that part might be the tricky one.
It's advisable to bring an Aku Aku mask with you because from time-to-time,
there are some bricks that will fall from above that are fast and hard to
avoid. All-in-all it takes 4 hits to defeat him.
You Earn : Tornado Spin (Press B three times in rapid succession)
4.4 N. Trance
Somewhat Difficult. The first form is very easy , the 2nd form is the one
that might trouble you. In his first form , N.Trance will attack you by
jumping at you , super slide under him to avoid being crushed. When he stops
jumping , he will fire his chain at you , so prepare to rocker jump quickly to
avoid it. After you avoid that , his chain will be stucked in the wall which
makes him prominent to your attacks. Spin him fast and duck quickly after,
because the chain will come back which can hurt you. Repeat . After taking
2 hits , he will jump farther than before. Just use the same strategy above
and you will survive. After taking again 2 hits , his first form will be
On the second form , you will be in your mini helicopter again and N. Trance
will be floating in the air protected by a force field. He will attack you
by firing small laser projectiles in a spreading pattern. Stay on the bottom
right of the screen to easily avoid the laser projectiles. After firing them,
he will fire one medium-sized projectile which will home right to you.
It will not hurt you but can cause you to stop in place or pull you towards
N. Trance. After he fires that , his force field will be temporarily gone
and you can spin him towards the bottom left of the screen near the lava,
in which Fake Crash will pump out lava to hurt him. The hard part here is
spining him on the correct direction. I suggest that you spin him from top.
Repeat until he has taken 5 hits to defeat him.
You Earn : The Bad Ending [If you missed a gem shard]
The Bonus Levels [If you have collected all gem shards]
4.5 N. Tropy
A boring battle. This battle resembles your battle with him in Crash
Bandicoot 3: Warped , but easier and less challenging. He has 3 forms. The
third form is the one that may trouble you a lot. He attacks you by firing
red projectiles and blue fireballs . Avoid the red projectiles by jumping
above them , and the blue fireballs by ducking / crouching. After you avoid
his attacks , he will fly to a platform in front of you using a white gem ,
and will be unconscious. When he is unconscious, blue gems will appear
infront of you forming a bridge. Use them to reach N. Tropy quickly , before
he wakes up , then spin him. Repeat 2 more times to defeat his first form.
For the second form , use the same strategy above. The only difference is
that he fires two projectiles and fireballs instead of one, and the
platform that he fly into is farther than before. Hit him 3 times to defeat
his second form.
For the third form , use again the same strategy above. Again, the only
difference is that he fires faster than before , and the platform in
which he flies into is farther than the one in the second form. I suggest
maintaining 1 or 2 Aku Aku mask/s for the third form , because his attacks
are very fast and hard to dodge. After you hit him 3 times , N. Tropy will
be finally defeated. And the game's over. But will evil truly end?
You Earn : The Good Ending [Enjoy!!!]
5. Credits
Me - for typing this FAQ.
Naughty Dog - for making the Crash series.
Universal - for bringing the series to the Game Boy Advance.
Vicarious Visions - for the good development of the 2 Crash games on the
Game Boy Advance.
CJayC - for running the best gamesite , GameFAQs.
You - for reading this FAQ.
God - for everything that he's done for me.
6. Disclaimer
All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
respective trademark and copyright holders. I'm in no way affiliated to them.
7. Copyright Info
This document is (C)Copyright 2003 to megabassxz (a.k.a. JA Dizon).
This may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for
personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or
otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission.
Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public
display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright.
If you got a question / comment regarding this FAQ, e-mail me, but put
the game title on your subject. If you want to post this somewhere,
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Kickstarter Requested Inquiry - Quicksilver Worldbook for Pathfinder
Another request, and this one is a doozy.
I bitch and complain when a project takes longer than two weeks to give a current update. Five or Six weeks is pretty much the extreme. Four fucking months?!?
Are the guys behind the Quicksilver Worldbook fucking insane? Not being in contact with your supporters for four months does not instill confidence in the progress of the project. It instills the "they're spending our money on Ho's and cocaine" type of thoughts.
I'd love to give you some of the updates, but the last few are backers only. Still, I can grace the kind readers of this blog with the update titles:
Update #14 - For backers only · Jul. 27, 2012 · 1 comment
July Already-- We are LATE-- and-- and--
Update #13 - For backers only · Jul. 09, 2012 · 1 comment
I like the July 9th update. So, how far did the $3,555 go spending on Ho's and coke?
Or was it HoHo's and Coke, as $3,555 probably wouldn't have lasted from the summer ;)
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There wasn't an update, but there was a comment a couple weeks ago about it finally being doneReplyDelete
"Hi, honored backers! Yes, the project is just about to get birthed.
Creatures wrangled, world mapped, CRs tweaked.
Fixin' a cover now-- have to put the official license logo on the cover." Nov 11th
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