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If news about HP's WePad and Lenovo's recently-confirmed LePad has not been enough to get you interested in the developments going on in the tablet space, perhaps RIM's rumoured 'Blackpad' would. And it is not just the name that is going to raise some eyebrows.
Read on to find out more.
Now that Apple has had a successful pad offering for the masses, it would seem that just about every other manufacturer wants in on the elusive pad market. After all, HP has their WePad, and Lenovo has recently confirmed an upcoming Android device it calls the LePad.
And when one has Android competing in the tablet space, it was only a matter of time before Research In Motion (RIM) decided to join in the competition. And the tentative name for Blackberry's tablet offering? The 'Blackpad'.
According to a Bloomberg report, RIM's Blackpad, as its name suggests, will be running on the still-unreleased Blackberry OS 6 operating system, and will feature the Blackberry's enterprise email capabilities, thus making it very well suited for the corporate user.
However, it seems that the Blackpad will also come with a few more features which are conveniently absent from Apple's iPad. Examples of such features include dual cameras (both front and rear)for image capturing and video conferencing, and the ability to pair up a Blackberry via Bluetooth for shared 3G connectivity.
Of course, being a latecomer to the competition means that RIM is not going to have it easy: in addition to the iPad's huge success, the company also has to contend with other potential competitors such as those running on the Android and WebOS platforms. And while Microsoft's Windows 7 and Windows Phone 7 operating systems may appear to be out of contention in the tablet race, one can never write off the Redmond giant with any measure of certainty. After all, this is the very company which floundered with the first-generation Xbox and Windows Vista, only to come back stronger than ever with the Xbox 360 and Windows 7.
However, RIM does have one key advantage over its rivals, and that is its enterprise-oriented features which are popular with the corporate sector. And with the Blackpad slated to run on Blackberry OS 6, it is entirely possible that RIM could seize the corporate tablet market all for itself, a market which has yet to see any action from other tablet makers save for HP. But we will have to wait and see.
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When someone encourages you to go for it, to take that next step, to spend the money to make it happen, to sacrifice one thing for a potentially bigger thing, to be selfish (in a good way) for a while, your whole world can change. When someone supports you fully without asking questions or doubting you, it feels great. When someone takes the initiative to think about your dreams and nudge you in the right direction, that's love.
Why not be that someone? The world is filled with "no" people, restrictive procedures, red tape, delays, and good intentions. When we encounter a yes person life feels warm and smells like spring.
New beginnings. A Koru.
(A Maori symbol for new beginnings modeled off the curling bud of a fern. Also a fractal.)
I love being a yes person. I have to remind myself, mind you, we are all so well programmed to slow people down and tell them why something is not going to work.
Everyone has goals, dreams, and many people let their dreams sit in the distance out of a sense of duty or routine. We can help catalyze breakthroughs by being the person who encourages them and supports their journey.
Don't wait until someone comes to you - many people never will. Take the time to ask your friends, teams members and loved ones what they want to accomplish - the new reality they want to create. Here's a favorite question of mine:
If you could be living anywhere, doing any kind of work, where would you be living and what would you be doing for a living?
I think I have mentioned this question before but it is worth mentioning again. Ask this question of three people this week and then be a yes person. Talk to your significant other about this question and then identify the changes that need to be made to make the dream come true.
"we can do that"
"why don't you go ahead and book the trip, I think it's a great idea"
"I'm behind you 100% if you want to ____"
"you can do it, I am sure - go ahead and get started and let me know how I can help"
"why not give it a try"
"don't worry, we can adjust a few things, I think you should do it"
"do you want to make arrangements to do that next week?"
"can I help you research the options?"
"what a wonderful idea, I think you should go for it"
I feel very fortunate because I feel totally supported for all my hair-brained ideas. "Take 40 days and ride around the country on your motorcycle alone. I will worry a bit, but go ahead, it sounds fun." When you have yes people in your life, you do different things and manifest bigger possibilities. And when you are a yes person, you help change the lives of those around you.

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Review for Homefront Inc, Lawrenceville, NJ, USA
I learnt about Homefront more or less 10 years ago when my son played hockey with HomeFront founder Connie Mercer's son. We would sit in the bleachers during hockey games, talking about the wonderful work that goes on at HomeFront. It quickly became my place of choice to volunteer as the vision of its leader was so clear and real, I could not imagine her not making it the success that it is today - a neighborhood company with a presence much larger than life and a solid reputation with local schools, churches, synagogues, individuals and companies, all knowing that when they donate to HomeFront,, that their donations will hit right at home where the need is most urgent. HomeFront has such a clear and honest mission of ending homelessness, that it is no surprise that the organization has one of the most extensive and all-encompassing processes in place to help the less fortunate back on their feet. And this is all done in an environment of incredible respect for every client of HomeFront's needs, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant it may be. After volunteering in various areas of this organization, including fundraising, resume-writing, Free Store organization and tutoring areas, I discovered the ArtSpace art therapy group at the Family Preservation Center, a beautiful facility on the Katzenbach School's campus. This was like finding a small part of heaven on earth, as HomeFront clients can come here and express themselves through art and poetry in ways that cannot even begin to explain the potential for healing that can happen here. The art that comes from the lives and experiences of the artists have brought many moments of awe to me and people that pass through those doors at the shelter. The art is extremely honest, real and fresh, and have become a real window into the hearts of the clients of HomeFront. Once a year we have a full fundraiser for ArtSpace called ArtJam, where the art is exhibited and sold in a gallery setting in Princeton. As opportunities arise, the art is also exhibited at other locations such as coffee shops, libraries, and artist network venues, always with great appreciation for the stories that are told by the art, and knowing that a life will be changed by this public display of respect and the ultimate gift of buying a piece of art from an ArtSpace client ! HomeFront truly takes the desperation out of homelessness by giving its clients a solid chance at restoring their own lives in a dignified environment with total support by offering an array of services that covers the full spectrum of what a person needs to be a productive part of a community. HomeFront restores lives and families, and gives people in desperate stages of their lives the fighting chance they need to get back on their feet. This community is so blessed to have an organization like HomeFront inside its borders, and it all started with a woman that did not turn a blind eye to the problems of her community. Thanks Connie, for your heart, your clear vision, and passion to make HomeFront the Lifesaver that it is today !
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Resident says sharks common in Port Stephens but attacks rare
A 24-year-old woman remains in a stable condition in Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital after being attacked by a shark off Port Stephens.
Lisa Mondy was wakeboarding near Jimmy's Beach yesterday afternoon when she was dragged under the water twice by the shark before her boat crew came to her aid.
She suffered severe arm, face, head and neck injuries.
Former Port Stephens Mayor, Ron Swan who was on the beach at the time says it is common to see sharks in the area but fortunately attacks are rare.
"I've been here 50 something years myself," he said.
"The big area that it is, they've only had one chap bitten on the bottom, and I think one of the Surf Club boats had one chew on an oar over in that area.
"It's just a deep channel there where they come in.
"It's more the bronze whaler or the bull shark that's the problem in estuaries or waterways they come in to breed."
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Aston Villa have moved a step closer to appointing Roberto Di Matteo as manager following further talks with the Italian.
Di Matteo spoke to Villa chairman Steve Hollis again on Thursday and the ex-Chelsea boss could be named Remi Garde's successor in the coming days.
Although David Moyes and Nigel Pearson were also interviewed for the job it is thought Di Matteo has always been the first choice of prospective new Villa owner Dr Tony Xia.
Di Matteo still has a house in Leamington Spa from his time in charge at West Brom although he has been out of management since resigning as Schalke boss a year ago.
Xia's takeover of the club is also edging closer to completion but he must also pass the directors' test as his bid awaits both Premier League and Football League approval.
Investigations into the Chinese businessman's conglomerate, Recon Group, are being carried out jointly by the Premier League and Football League as Villa, relegated from the top flight this season for the first time in 29 years, do not officially become a Championship club until June.


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Leonardo DiCaprio has gone from child star to A-list actor with ease. In the business since 15, he's become one of the most successful actors in Hollywood with extensive work in both TV and film. Most known in TV for his work as Luke Brower in Growing Pains from 1991 to 1992, DiCaprio quickly made it big playing the life-changing role of Jack Dawson in Titanic, along with leads in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Gangs of New York, Catch Me If You Can, Inception and The Great Gatsby.Back to top


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Namco Bandai Games has unveiled the clubNAMCO Edition of the dark and twisted action-RPG, Dark Souls.
The exclusive bundle is only available from the Namco Bandai Game Store and will include a standard edition of the game, a printed map of the world, and a t-shirt featuring artwork of one of the demonic nasties from the game.
Dark Souls clubNAMCO Edition is available now for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America, priced at $79.99. But with limited quantities available, don't wait around to grab the bundle yourself.
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Almost all the guns I have ever bought have been display models.
The few times that I haven't gotten that one, I have been a jerk and made them take the one they were giving me out of the box and letting me go over it to make sure there was nothing wrong with the one they gave me from the back.
Don't forget, they are firearms. They are designed to take quite a bit of "abuse". If sitting in the display case and having some people mess around with them renders them unusable, I wouldn't want to buy it in the 1st place.
Hopefully, you will be getting it to use, not just sit and look at and it will be no where near "mint" in a few weeks anyway with some good honest wear.
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Thieves made off with tires and rims from two vehicles overnight -- and they attempted to steal them from two more.
A guard at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, located at 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington, saw what was happening on a security camera. When he arrived in the hotel's parking garage, the suspects fled, one on foot, one driving.
They left the two vandalized vehicles up on blocks.
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Koh Lipe - Fundiving Extended
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If you want to dive in places where every dive holds promise of massive schools of fish and big pelagic marine life like whale sharks and manta rays, Koh Lipe is not the place to go. You can be lucky here, sightings of some of the bigger stuff do happen, but it will never be guaranteed. What you will see though, are some very healthy reefs, full of colorful soft coral gardens, and amazing topography. It is the Andaman Sea, meaning that the diversity of fish here is very large. No doubt you will see many different species on one single dive. The variation of the dive sites is just as great, and you will rarely turn up at one site and find another boat there. Some dive sites are calm and peaceful and perfect for getting you down in gear, others are fun drift dives with a confident current pushing you along the reef while you watch everything pass by like a movie on a screen. Both great types of diving!
Koh Lipe might be the most magical place in the Andaman Sea. Situated in the south west of Thailand in the Tarutao National Park and part of the Butang archipelago, this is truly paradise for backpackers and others seeking the island life as it used to be. This is one of the very few islands where the corals are in pristine condition even on the main beach and absolutely perfect for diving.
On the day of arrival you will be greeted in the dive center, shown your room and given an orientation of the island activities and of the dive sites or courses you will be doing. You'll be doing two dives a day. Between dives you hang out on the boat where the lunch will be served or on the beach depending if you are doing beach or boat dives. A third dive or a night dive can be organized on location for an extra fee, unless it is included in your package. There will be no refund on dives not used. Check out time is 10.00 am but you can leave your stuff in the reception or the dive center until your boat leaves.
This is the longer option with 8 dives spread out on 4 days of diving, one day of rest and 5 nights of accommodation, the dive sites will vary depending on weather and experience level.
The whole island is charmingly basic, and so is the DJL Resort. As a standard, we have created the packages with dorm rooms. The dorm rooms are clean and with A/C. However, upon booking, you can always chose to upgrade to a private room for an extra fee...
It's easy to get to Koh Lipe from Southern Thailand. In high season there are several ferry routes in the Andaman Sea. From November until May you will find direct ferries from Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Langkawi, Pak Barra, Koh Ngai, Koh Muk and Koh Laoliang.
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When it comes to exchange-traded funds, Vanguard ETFs aren't at the top of the hill … but it might not be that way for much longer.
Investors are continuing to shift their assets from stodgy mutual funds to ETFs at a tremendous clip. Total U.S.-listed ETF assets recently reached a new all-time high of $1.762 trillion, and some experts predict they will hit $3 trillion within the next several years.
Investors are choosing ETFs for a number of reasons, including their low cost, liquidity, diversification, transparency, and tax efficiency.
However, one element more than others appears to be driving the majority of asset flows in this mature phase of the product cycle: cost.
In the first four months of 2014, Vanguard ETFs led all providers[1] with $18.6 billion in new asset inflows and is close to surpassing State Street (STT[2]) as the No. 2 ETF issuer by total assets. Currently Vanguard is in third place with $360 billion in ETF assets, while State Street ranks second with $386 billion.
BlackRock's (BLK[3]) iShares division is the reigning king with $683 billion in ETF assets, which it will have to tightly defend to stay ahead of the Vanguard powerhouse.
The biggest strength of the Vanguard brand (both in ETFs and mutual funds) has been its passive index approach combined with rock-bottom fees. This has lured investors away from actively managed mutual funds that employ stock picking strategies to try to beat the market. Many studies have shown that the majority of these active strategies charge higher fees and post meager returns when compared to a benchmark index.
Thus, the "bread and butter" of the Vanguard ETF strategy is to provide cheap access to established indexes with excellent liquidity. Clearly the plan is working well, as five of the top seven ETFs for new asset flows[4] in 2014 have been Vanguard ETFs.
This includes core strategies such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO[5]) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTI[6]). Both of these ETFs charge just 0.05% in annual expenses. That's the equivalent of $50 per year for a $100,000 total investment that gives you diversified access to hundreds of underlying stocks.
You can't get much cheaper than that.
When you dive into individual sectors, the differences in fees between comparable ETF offerings can be tremendous. Consider the Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ[7]) charges an expense ratio of 0.1%, while the iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR[8]) is listed at 0.45%. That's nearly five times the annual fee for a similar basket of securities.
It's worth noting that other ETF providers such as Charles Schwab (SCHW[9]) and Fidelity have also been willing to lower their expense ratios to levels that meet or even fall lower than Vanguard. In addition, they waive ETF trading fees for clients on their platform. This clearly is an attempt to replicate the success of the low-cost Vanguard model.
While Vanguard is most likely thrilled to be closing in on second place in total ETF assets, I find it hard to believe they will be satisfied until they are a true contender with iShares. But to become No. 1, Vanguard can't rely on cost alone.
Vanguard's best chance of surpassing iShares is to focus on broadening the scope of its ETF business. Namely, to include additional sector and core strategies[10].
One of Vanguard's strengths is the patented method of opening an ETF as a new share class of an established mutual fund. This allows it to use the existing track record of the mutual fund to attract new assets and replicate the same underlying holdings.
If it was mine to decide, Vanguard should consider opening up an ETF share class for the very popular Vanguard Wellington Fund (VWELX[11]) and Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund (VWINX[12]). Combined, these two balanced mutual funds have nearly $120 billion in total assets and are extremely popular for conservative investors.
Other ETF strategies that Vanguard should consider pursuing include: precious metals and mining stocks, low volatility indices[13], international dividend stocks, multi-asset funds, preferred stocks and creative bond strategies[14]. Many of these areas have been proven to be quite successful for other ETF providers and tend to have higher than average management fees. That is a perfect opportunity for Vanguard to exploit with a lower cost and perhaps unique alternative.
I have no doubt that Vanguard's success will continue indefinitely based on its current lineup, but it will need further their product lineup to compete with BlackRock and take over the top spot.
I look forward to watching Vanguard's products and the ETF industry evolve over the next several years as the competition heats up.
David Fabian is Managing Partner and Chief Operations Officer of FMD Capital Management. As of this writing, he was long VNQ. Learn More: Why I love ETFs, And You Should Too.[15]
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Just received my new bike from Ash Cycles and I'm very happy with both the service and the bike itself. The staff provided me with constant updates regarding my order. As my initial choice wasn't available with the size of frame I was looking for, Ash Cycles suggested an alternative which turned out to be of a better spec. but at a lower cost than the original.
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Over the years Broadway has been popularized to the masses thanks to Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable, and Cats. In recent years shows like Wicked and Spamalot have been tearing things up in the theater district. These are the big "modern" names that are easily recognizable by laymen, but what came before? Broadway has had a rich history that extends beyond the likes of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Eric Idle. If you're a fan of musical theatre or someone who just wants to see some of the classics among classics, then you'll probably want to check out Broadway's Lost Treasures.
If the show sounds familiar to some of you then chances are good that you have probably seen it broadcast on PBS at some point. Recently they aired a series that was similar to this one during a pledge drive. It featured various clips of musical performances. Make no mistake about it though; Lost Treasures is a theater fans dream come true because there isn't a better collection on the market for these classic numbers.
Everybody knows that the Tony Awards are the symbol for the very best of Broadway. They are basically the Oscars for theater productions and each year all of the elites get together to celebrate their peers. Fortunately instead of just seeing a bunch of people get handed awards, viewers also get treated to acts from the most popular musicals of the year. That's really were Lost Treasures hits the mark thanks to the fantastic collection of Tony Award performances and other rarities.
Now normally with a collection like this you might expect to see the material go in order based on broadcast date or how old the show is, but that's not how Lost Treasures handles things. When the program was shown on PBS it was done so in seemingly random order. This structure has been maintained for the DVD release. An archival collection like this would have best been served organized by time period or airing date; not randomly sorted by the producers. You do have the ability to jump between acts but there is really no other structure to the set.
Speaking of those acts, there are some excellent numbers included on this boxed set. Sitting through the program and soaking everything in proved to be an entertaining and nostalgic tour of some of my favorite shows. In some cases you are able to see the original casts perform key numbers from their musicals, often times in full costume. A couple of my favorites were performance of "One Day More" from Les Miserables and Joel Grey singing "Willkommen" from Cabaret. They never rerun this stuff on TV so this is really your only chance to see it.
There are several really entertaining numbers that are sort of hidden jewels in the set. Kristin Chenoweth as Sally singing "My New Philosophy" from You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Jonathan Pryce as the The Engineer in "The American Dream" from Miss Saigon, and Patti LuPone, Bob Gunton and Mandy Patinkin in "A New Argentina" from Evita all are worth viewing a couple of times. Of course with over sixty musical acts in this collection these few barely scratch the surface of what's available, but are greatly appreciated.
As you dig deeper you'll also get to see the faces of Carol Channing, Yul Brynner, Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur, Zero Mostell, and even the legendary Ethel Merman. The content here dates back as far as 1967 and gets as recent as 2002. Though there is one thing that I found disappointing thing about this set. Some numbers are not period. That is, it may be the original actor/actors performing the number but it is not from the year the show premiered.
For example, there is a wonderful number with Bea Arthur and Angela Lansbury singing "Bosom Buddies" from Mame. Now they were both in the original cast of the show, but the number is just a little special performance from 1987, not the original in 1966. There are others similar to this in the collection including a deceptive image of Julie Andrew's dressed up for My Fair Lady on a DVD case when in fact she is simply singing on stage in a black gown. Not quite what I was hoping for. Now in the end do I really care? No. Being able to see most of these is still amazing, but true period performances would have made it even more charming.
The main draw for this set is obviously the musical numbers. Heck three out of the four discs are comprised of just that, but the last disc in the collection is all about that other thing on Broadway, plays. If you are a fan of both types of art then you will definitely be pleased at the offerings here. Some fine inclusions are James Earl Jones in The Great White Hope, John Lithgow and B.D. Wong in M. Butterfly, and Kevin Kline in Hamlet.
Let's get one thing straight; this is a wonderful collection put together by people who love the theater for people who love the theatre just as much. It is a treasure trove of classical numbers and skits from Broadways history that will be adored by fans. To be fair there are quite a few numbers here that will be hit or miss depending what your particular tastes are. I found many of them to be passable, but the fact remains that most of the collection is gold.
With such a range in production dates it's no wonder that the video quality for Broadway's Lost Treasures is all over the map. The earlier clips from the 60's and 70's obviously feature a ton of grain and softer edges while the later numbers are much finer. There isn't a single bit on this collection that I would call "DVD Quality" but that's not really the point of this set. You can't go back into classics like these to restore the image and frankly that would affect the vintage nature of the material. You kind of have to just accept it for what it is and enjoy. The entire show is presented with a 1.33:1 full frame aspect ratio.
Just like the video presentation, you have to take the audio's quality with a grain of salt. The various production times and recordings lead to a great diversity in the subject matter. For the most part though the sound is presented clear and flaw free, though there seem to be a couple of synching issues here and there. I also came across a few points where the audio had some static and rough volume pitch, but I'm not being picky due to the nature of the program. Just don't come in looking to have your socks blown away by a 5.1 channel mix and you'll be adequately pleased with the job done on the stereo presentation.
For bonus material these discs each offer images of the original Playbills (where possible) for the respective performances. There is also some historical information with run times, locations, total performances, and what Tony Awards they won. These are definitely some fine additions for fans of the theater, but I was hoping for interviews and such with the people involved with these shows.
For anybody who loves Broadway this collection is just about as good as it gets. There simply isn't a finer collection of rarities and performances on the market and I'd go as far to say that most of the material here is historic. As with any compilation it's only natural to expect that some content is better than others, but the good definitely outweighs the bad here. The program may have been wedged together semi-haphazardly and the A/V quality isn't as high-end as one would hope, though really you have to take what you can get. Recommended
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Black, White and Red All Over: The Kobe IX EM
For quite some time, Kobe fans have been hoping for a low-top version of his signature 9 sneaker. Their wish is Nike's command - and since the debut of the Kobe IX EM, it's been a big hit for anyone that prefers low-profile kicks.
Now, his ninth signature shoe is releasing in a simplistic colorway that's aggressive but also unassuming. Unlike previous editions of this style, it's not based on any particular them - it's just a good design and even better aesthetics. The same ultra lightweight and breathable Engineered Mesh upper in jet black keeps your feet cool and comfortable, while the Lunarlon midsole offers a cushioned and hyper-responsive feel. Meanwhile, Laser Crimson hits the Flywire and collar lining to brighten things up.
Pick up your pair May 3, when they're dropping for $160 at Jimmy Jazz stores and on the website.
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Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actors Malaika Arora Khan and Shahid Kapoor, who are currently seen as judges on dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded", not just share a good bond, but also snacks in between shots!
Earlier during the shooting of the show's Filmy Masala episode, where the contestants had to incorporate a genre based act into their performances, Shahid and Malaika were seen munching on a few snacks in between breaks together.
Shahid brought an entire box of snacks, which the two judges were found sharing with each other.
"Over the few weeks since Malaika has joined 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', the two judges have become very close during shoots. They have shared munchies with each other on numerous occasions and both of them always get healthy snacks especially for the show," said a source from the show.
Malaika replaced filmmaker Karan Johar as a judge on the Colors show.
Apart from Shahid and Malaika, the show also features Ganesh Hegde and Lauren Gottlieb as judges.
Jaya Bhattacharya gets home cooked food for her co-stars
Actress Jaya Bhattacharya, who is currently seen as Vasundhara in soap opera "Thapki Pyaar Ki", considers her co-stars in the show as her family members and often gets home cooked food for them.
While she can be seen as the head of the family on screen, Jaya is also coincidently considered head of the off screen family. In fact, the crew calls her room the "family room" on the set as everyone congregates there when not shooting.
She has a very strong bond with all the cast of the show and is usually seen giving acting and health tips to the younger lot of the actors like Jigyasa Singh (Thapki), Ankit Bathla (Dhruv) and Manish Goplani (Bihaan).
"We all bond really well on the set. All these young bachchas (children) call me 'Maa'. So like a mother, I share and teach them whatever I can. And during lunch time, all of them come to my room and we have food. Most of them stay away from their family so I get home cooked food for them," Jaya said in a statement.
The story of "Thapki Pyar Ki", which airs on Colors, revolves around a girl who stammers. However, she doesn't let this destroy her cheerful and obedient character.
Shaan helping 'The Voice India' winner to shift to Mumbai
Uttarakhand-based Pawandeep Rajan, who won the singing reality show "The Voice India" under the guidance of coach Shaan, is being helped by the Bollywood singer to relocate to Mumbai from his native place, to learn singing from him and start a career in Bollywood.
"Pawandeep has proved what a great singer he is and he deserves to be right here. I have always believed in helping real and deserving talent so I am going to do every bit I can to see him settled here," Shaan, who was seen as a coach on the &TV show along with Himesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan and Mika Singh, said in a statement.
On his part, Pawandeep still cannot believe that he won the show.
"The next most important step for me was to move here, which would have been so difficult. But Shaan is proving to be really godsend for me. I can't thank him enough for being so supportive," he said.
"The Voice India" was an Indian version of the internationally acclaimed reality format "The Voice".


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trapped (222) New York, Turkey | August 11, 2017
Largish bar with big outdoor patio, rock music, a good selection of 20 beers on tap including HF, no food. Nice place but almost no local brews.
MannyGoldberg (29) Brooklyn, New York | March 28, 2017
A solid neighborhood bar. They don't offer any pours less than a pint so not ideal for tickers but as far as being a hang out for locals I suspect this is a great place. Bar staff seemed to know loads of the punters.
nate2g (1290) Boomtown!, Australia | April 23, 2015
Threw this one into a Brooklyn crawl. This pub has that homely vibe and with an eclectic mix of folks. I ordered a pint of something from Cigar City and grabbed a seat in the outside patio area. I patted a strangers dog that was the size of a fuckin' brown bear. Who needs a pet that's bigger than the average human? And in fuckin' New York City of all places. Friendly doge though - even got a a lick.
swoopjones (313) Buffalo, New York | August 24, 2013
Solid draft list, great patio. Stopped in right at opening so not sure how busy it gets. Nice looking bar, seems like a good place
Capa (464) Kitsap, Washington | January 22, 2013
A nice corner bar with a decent size patio especially for the area. I was visiting my sister with my wife and our two dogs and we wanted to wear the dogs out before leaving them at my sisters house for the evening. We walked them through Prospect Park and into Park Slope when we decided it was the perfect day and time for a pint. The Gate was perfect for our needs because they had a great tap list, gluten free bottle options for my sister, they let you order in food from wherever you want, and they allow dogs. We initially hung out on the patio because we weren't sure how the other patrons would feel about our dogs but we got cold enough that we didn't care about that anymore. The patrons and staff must be used to having dogs because everyone was happy to pet them and no one batted an eye at our pit bull. We had a few pints, ordered in some burgers, and had an enjoyable time. The service was quick and very friendly, even though it was crowded during the NFL playoff game. The crowd was mostly regulars, of which I would be if I lived in the area. Great place.
peterclash (3) Malmö, Sweden | May 3, 2011
This is the best pub I've entered so far. Beeing a swede on vaccation in NY with focus on beerdrinking and getting to know people, this was elite. The bartender immediately sensed what I wanted and I did not only drank some of my best beers here, I also spend the whole evening with some wonderful regulars. The interior tells tales of some great brewers/events being there. Love it!
tgncc (97) Bellmore, New York | February 5, 2011
Nice pub-like atmosphere, nice outdoor area for warmer weather. The service is usually prompt and courteous. The selection varies. Generally not outstanding, but they DO have some killer events with killer beers. No food, but you can BYOF. Decent prices. Nice place, a little far off the beaten path.
zdk (96) New York, New York | January 24, 2011
made it here for the Southampton tasting and was pleasantly surprised. Had the option for 16 or 12oz pours on pretty much everything, which helped with ticking. Got there early, before the southampton beers where put on, so the selection is good even when there isn't an event, though nothing all that rare. Decent prices and friendly service. No food, but bringing in food is no problem (pizza place across the street is decent). Nice neighborhood bar which, despite one really drunk couple who broke a glass, probably doesn't get too rowdy. I'd come back more often but it's a bit of a trek from manhattan via subway.
JanLaursen (66) Copenhagen, Denmark | January 19, 2011| Updated July 31, 2012
On the surface this place might look like quite a few other places, but once you get there you grab the atmosphere of a neighborhood-bar. We watched a few of the matches of the Soccer World Cup there in the summerof 2010. And had a few beer from tap as well. Very decent selection. Would like this place to be my local bar, if I lived in N.Y.
ben4321 (493) Hoboken, New Jersey | June 10, 2010
This was a pretty decent place. Didn't appear as though they had food. The beer selection was pretty solid, the service was decent, and it had a big outdoor area, which is always a plus. Good place to grab a beer.


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what happens when the car you rented for work somewhat violently meets road debris (and by violently, I'm saying that I was probably about 2 feet from death but I am trying not to think about that). And the grill of the car is kind of dragging and there's a big dent in the drivers door? I'm just asking hypothetically, because that definitely did not happen to me. But I did get an answer to the question "what would happen if the car in front of you drove over a truck tire tread in the road and popped it up and it hits the front of your car and goes under?" And then you think "crap, if that flew up a little higher it would have come though the windshield and messed up my hair".
Anyway, I have to figure out how to get this covered through our rental insurance at work. I mean "allegedly".
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DPP-IV Inhibitors Underlying Mechanism of Cancer in Diabetic Patients
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Recently, DPP-IV inhibitors are used as a novel way to augment the incretin system and one of the newest classes of medications in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Since the DPP-IV inhibitor was first used, about 5 years have passed in USA. However, there were no major side effects including occurrence of cancers. The main mechanism for DPP-IV inhibitors is due to suppress the function of DPP-IV activity. As it is known that the suppressed DPP-IV activity is a marker for early diagnosis of cancers, the reason of disassociation is not clear.
Activation of receptor for advanced glycation endproduct (AGE) is related to sideration of cancers. Meanwhile, the DPP-IV inhibitors may be related to inhibit the activation of receptor for AGE (RAGE). Therefore, DPP-IV inhibitors may work as a cancer protective agent in diabetes by blocking the AGE-RAGE axis.
However, it is not demonstrated why DPP-IV inhibitors have no side effect of occurrence of cancer via blocking the activation of AGE-RAGE.
The investigators examined effect of DPP-IV inhibitors on frequency of cancers and the underlying mechanism using AGE and RAGE before and 5 years after administration of DPP-IV inhibitors in Japanese patients with T2DM.
|Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
|Drug: Sitagliptin Drug: Alogliptin Drug: Vildagliptin
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|Observational Model: Cohort
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|Effect of DPP-IV Inhibitors on Occurence of Cancers and the Mechanism Using AGE and RAGE in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
- Frequency of cancers [ Time Frame: Each one year within 5 years ]
- AGE concentration [ Time Frame: Before and each one year within 5 years ]Serum AGE is measured using ELISA at the laboratory of Department pf Pathophysiology and Therapeutics of Diabetes Vascular Complications, Kurume University, which requre as 0.75 ml of serum in each patient.
- Receptor for AGE concentration [ Time Frame: Before and each one year within 5 years ]Serum receptor for AGE is measured using ELISA at the laboratory of Department pf Pathophysiology and Therapeutics of Diabetes Vascular Complications, Kurume University, which requre as 0.75 ml of serum in each patient
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- Outpatients regularly visiting hospital
- Patients 20 years old (gender is disregarded)
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|Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan, 830-0111
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Endocrine System Diseases
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I found this stone on the beach (Scotland) I`m not sure if this is agate, septraian nodule or just a pebble.
Would you be able to help?
Thanks a lot
I think it is 'just a pebble'.
The banding is sedimentary (I think I can see bioturbation).
I confess I don't know what the black parts are (I presume they are not superficial). Even if they are vein mineral, their structure would not really warrant use of the term septarian. For that, the rock would need to be more-clearly seprated into chunks by the veins (the veins then being septa - dividers).


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A few of southern Dallas' most persistent eyesores are no more. Bulldozers brought down a couple of fire-ravaged houses and a crumbling business during the last few weeks. A mess of a motel is up next for demolition. Progress is evident as city officials work to clear structures that cannot be saved and force compliance for properties that have fallen into disrepair. Also Online
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Much work remains to make the neighborhoods in the southern half of our city more livable, but one property at a time, we're seeing changes for the better.
Each month, this newspaper spotlights opportunities for improvement in southern Dallas. Today, we offer updates for these 10 drops in the bucket: Problem No. 1: ↑
A one-time grocery store had become a present-day eyesore as graffiti and weeds multiplied at the South Polk Street property.
The update: Code compliance officials have been in touch with the out-of-state owner, who has given consent for the city to continue to clean up graffiti. Code officers will keep an eye out for any new violations.
The next step: For now, at least, the empty building is relatively clean and secure. Whether a buyer can be found is another question. Problem No. 2: ↔
Neighbors complain that the car wash on Sunnyvale Street has been a magnet for trouble.
The update: Suddenly, the "for sale" sign on the property has disappeared, and the car wash has new name: Chuck's. Loitering continues unabated, but business appears to be booming.
The next step: More time is required to determine whether Chuck's will be a conduit for criminal activity or a plain ol' car wash. Problem No. 3: ↔
The ramshackle Dallas Inn on South Marsalis Avenue was a drag on the area near the zoo.
The update: The property has been sold to the state, which plans to tear the building down.
The next step: Demolition watch continues. So far, there's no sign of the bulldozers. Problem No. 4: √
The husks of two burned-out houses on Park Row Avenue became the bane of this once-stately street.
The update: At last, these decrepit structures have been demolished, and their charred remains have been cleared.
The next step: Mission accomplished. Now, about those boarded-up houses next door ... Problem No. 5: ↔
The vacant lot on Madison Avenue detracts from the Bishop Arts District.
The update: Litter still clings to chain-link fence, and the dead shrubs are still dead.
The next step: The onus is on the owner to make better use of this property. Problem No. 6: √
The long-abandoned vacuum cleaner repair shop on South Hampton Road has been decaying for years.
The update: The city secured a demolition order, and the bulldozers have arrived.
The next step: Cross this troublesome property off our list. How to read the symbols
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The worthless patch of cracked asphalt on the Rosemont Elementary School campus was not a good recess option.
The update: The asphalt has been cleared amid talk of a new sports field. So far, it's a field of weeds and mud.
The next step: Just planting some grass would make this more usable play space. Problem No. 8: ↓
A boarded-up church on Ewing Avenue has attracted drug users and piles of rubbish. City officials have secured the building repeatedly.
The update: Code officers are consulting with police to determine whether criminal activity is occurring on the property.
The next step: The city could consider litigation to force repairs or demolition. Problem No. 9: ↑
Police and code officers have found full-time work in the area near McVey Street and Alabama Avenue, where drugs, trash and assorted violations abound.
The update: The demolition process has been initiated for a burned-out house on Alabama, and citations have been issued for a nearby front yard that's covered with litter and furniture.
The next step: Continued vigilance is required in this challenging neighborhood. Problem No. 10: ↔
A house gutted by fire on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard sat untouched for months before the property finally was cleared.
The update: The lot remains vacant, save for the random bits of trash that collect in the corner.
The next step: This property has potential, but it's up to the owner to take action. Two more to add to the list
With two items dropping off our list, we add a couple more:
Problem No. 11: To call the Pennsylvania Avenue structure that once housed an auto repair shop a building would be generous. The garage door is hanging by a thread; the roof has caved in; and rubble is piled high.
Problem No. 12: The sign outside the apartment complex on Navajo Drive still says, "We pay all bills," but the owners abandoned that promise - and the building itself - long ago. A few boards have been slapped up, but broken windows are plentiful, and trash sits in the front yard.


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While the impact of the NHL season isn't expected to hit the Augusta RiverHawks hard in numbers, a top defender is already getting a call up.
William Lacasse, the RiverHawks' leading scorer among defensemen in his rookie season, has been loaned to the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. Lacasse had five goals and nine assists in 26 games for the RiverHawks this season. He was loaned to the ECHL's Greenville Road Warriors for one game Dec. 29.
In a corresponding move, Augusta signed defenseman Joe Schiller. The 24-year-old played eight games for the ECHL's Las Vegas Wranglers earlier this season, notching one assist. Schiller starred at Minnesota State-Mankato from 2008-2012, recording 31 points in 109 games.
Schiller is already with the team and is expected to be in the RiverHawks lineup Thursday at Fayetteville. Lacasse will join Idaho immediately.


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If you're the sort of person who is willing to consider all investment opportunities without worrying much about what's popular, Russia is probably on your radar right now.
Remove it.
I figure the country that brought us Tchaikovsky and Tolstoy, and fought so heroically in the Second World War, has a lot going for it. But the top reason for investing in Russia – it's a cheap, out-of-favour market – doesn't compare to the counter-argument: Russia doesn't look like a typical dynamic emerging market.


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Imagine getting dressed in your best sleeveless dress and attending a very special celebration or event. Every time that you think about your discolored underarms the fun factor drops to zero. The rest of the evening is spent finding creative ways to shield your underarm from view. According to dermatologists, many people suffer with discolored underarms or dark armpits. Dark armpits take on a negative and very ominous role in their daily lives, making it almost impossible for them to relax and enjoy themselves sleeveless. Let's delve deeper into this irritating problem and discuss what to do for dark underarms.
What Causes Dark Underarms
Research show these causes lead to dark arm pits.
-Acanthosis nigricans is an underlying medical condition that causes dark spots on the body and especially arm pits.
-People who sweat heavily develop dark armpits. The sweat collects in the folds of the skin and does not dry out completely. This leads to a buildup of uric acid which darkens the skin.
-Shaving underarm hair leads to ingrown hair problems in many people. The ingrown hairs are very coarse and dark. Thus, making the area appear much darker.
-Bacterial Infections might lead to darkening in the under arm region.
-The type of deodorant or antiperspirant used might also cause an allergic reaction and lead to darkening under the arms.
-We've also discovered that in some people this condition is inherited or passed along generation to generation.
Remedy for Dark Underarms
Here is what to do for dark underarms.
-Shaving and using strong chemical hair removers under the arms darkens the skin. Consider an alternative method to remove hair under the arms. For example, professional waxing treatments or natural sugaring testaments.
-In general, poor hygiene also contributes to discolored underarms problems. Wash the arm pit area once or twice per day with a mild natural soap to remedy this problem.
-Consider changing deodorants or the antiperspirant used to see if this improves the condition.
- Here is a natural home remedy to lighten the dark arm pits area. Do this when you shower or take a bath. Take a fresh lemon, cut it in half. Rub the freshly cut lemon under cleaned arm pits. Lemon is a natural lightener. It might take several treatments before results are noticeable.
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Subject: Re: International Shipping assistance network?
by Urulöké on 2013/5/9 15:02:40
I agree with the other longer responses here, which is that many of us (myself included) already have a network of friends that are able to help out in this regard - but it is also clear that there are other collectors who have not developed their own network yet!
My personal goal here would be to assist other fans and collectors in building their own network of friends and acquaintances, with a little help getting off the ground from the more established fans around here (for example). I don't see this as able to work at large scale in an impersonal, business-like mode of operation.
The sense I get is that 99% of the readers here (most of whom are silent members, and don't post much if at all) would not be comfortable asking any of us for help out of the blue. But if there is a short list of willing helpers in various locations, that could be the seed to allow new relationships to start from.
So a follow-up question: if you were a "volunteer", how comfortable would you be with a request from an unknown person? Would you (a) not want to help in that case, (b) be willing to help out anyways, or (c) want some sort of safety net in cases of lost shipments/fraudulent claims of lost shipments, etc.? Again email or PM are fine if you don't want to share your answer with the world.
If whatever we end up with is a closed network of trusted people, we already have that and don't really need to do anything.


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Officer Albee Forney was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to evict a retired staff sergeant who had been staying in the Delano Hall student barracks, on Main Drive, NW, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Officer Forney and an Army nurse entered the room at approximately 4:45 pm to inform the man he had to leave. The subject opened fire on them, striking Officer Forney in the chest and the nurse in the abdomen. Officer Forney was rushed to the emergency room where he succumbed to his wound one hour later.
The suspect was arrested by other officers who rushed into the room after hearing the gunfire. He was subsequently charged with five counts, including murder of an officer of the United States. In 1993 the subject was determined to be mentally incompetent to stand trial and was committed to St. Elizabeth's Hospital.


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Together on one CD-ROM, this package puts together Ultraverse Prime and Microcosm.
PRIME - Malibu comic hero Prime, once an ordinary boy named Kevin, is out to rescue his friend Kelly. Kevin became Prime when a secret experiment revealed he had special powers. Now he must use those powers to find Kelly. While side-scrolling through the game, Prime will pulverize, pound and punch his way against missiles, rocket-fueled thugs and bitter enemies.
MICROCOSM - Microcosm pluges you into a dizzying world of super-realistic, computer-generated graphics set deep within the body of Cybertech's president, Tiron Korsby. You are the elite Cybertech agent chosen to pilot the latest high-tech micro-submersibles on a desperate mission to find and destroy the deadly brain-manipulation droid threatening Korsby's life.
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Job Search Resources
Emotional Challenges of Unemployment
Unemployment can be very depressing. All lawyers have worked hard to get through law school and pass the bar. It can seem very unfair that, after all of that hard work, it can be so difficult to find a use for your talents. In Seattle, the job market has been oversaturated with lawyers for more than ten years.
The advice offered on this page about networking and "branding your identity" may feel daunting. Many attorneys develop a sense of hopelessness, concluding that they have what it takes to be a lawyer, but don't have what it takes to land a job. On top of this, the financial challenge of unemployment can place pressure on your situation.
It is important to recognize avoidance behavior. This can translate as a fear of telling people that you are unemployed, or denying the circumstances that led to your unemployment. The sooner you accept your situation, the sooner you can think about what steps to take to find another job. Have compassion for yourself at this juncture. This may be a difficult challenge in the course of your life, but being unemployed does not have to define you as a person.
It is easy to see yourself as an unemployed lawyer and nothing more. Sometimes it is helpful to look through your résumé to remember all of the things you have done in your life. In addition, as you look to make new connections, keep focused on your ambitions. While having a job is a need, don't lose sight of the job that you want.
In sculpting an action plan to steer yourself through unemployment, individual psychotherapy can be invaluable. If you face debilitating depression, anxiety, or some other mental health issue, this is the first important step in asking for help. Even if you don't feel depressed, psychotherapy can be a good way to stay focused on your job search and can serve as healthy preventative self-care.
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A vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated user can inject arbitrary shell commands using the device management command line interface. (Ref #33080)
This vulnerability can result in arbitrary command execution, and can result in total compromise of the device.
PAN-OS 4.0.7 and earlier; PAN-OS 3.0.x is not affected.
PAN-OS 4.0.8 and later.
This issue affects the management interface of the device. Security appliance management best practices dictate that the management interface be isolated and strictly limited only to security administration personnel.


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The wife and I are going to Spago and having the tasting menu this evening. We are going to be crashing at the W in Westwood. We would like to have a great lunch on Sunday. Most of our favorite restaurants in the area do not serve lunch.
Looking for all types of cuisine but the wifey is not into hole-in-the-wall restaurants. I was thinking Simon L.A. Any thoughts or additions would be appreciated.


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We have known for a time that Glen Sather believes Sean Avery is worth approximately $2.75M a year, given the Rangers' stance in contract negotiations with the impending unrestricted free agent.
What we have just learned, however, is the GM believes Avery is worth more to the Rangers than Steve Bernier.
A well-placed source has told The Post that Sather rejected a San Jose trade deadline offer of Bernier, the 22-year-old, 6-foot-2, 225-pound, emerging power winger, for Avery. Thus denied, the Sharks then sent Bernier and a first-round draft choice to the Sabres in exchange for prospective unrestricted free-agent defenseman Brian Campbell. The Penguins, who themselves had been trying to get Bernier, then made their deal for Marian Hossa.
In other words, it was Sather's decision not to move Avery for Bernier – made with significant input from others within the organization, we're told – that created the domino effect in which Hossa and Campbell, the two prime impending free agents on the market, went to Pittsburgh and San Jose, respectively.
It will be Sather's decision whether (and how much) to factor in his trade deadline decision when negotiations resume with Avery following the end of the season. Of course, Avery's play the rest of the way -Broadway Sean has recorded eight goals in his last 10 games – will account for more than a small share in measuring his long-term value to the organization.
Avery and the Rangers go into this afternoon's match at the Garden against the Bruins on an 8-0-3 streak in their last 11, and a 13-3-3 run since losing a 3-1 game at home in desultory fashion to the B's six weeks ago today. They're primed not only to stake their claim to a playoff berth, but also to make a run at first place in the East and home-ice through the first three rounds of the tournament.
In order to have a realistic chance of doing that, however, the Rangers must improve on a power play that ranks 19th in the NHL at 16.9 percent. In order to be more productive on the specialty unit that has sputtered from Day 1, the point men need to shoot even before seeing the whites of the opposing penalty killers' eyes and Jaromir Jagr needs to slip one in every once in a while.
Jagr, who remained on the ice for an extra half-hour with Steve Valiquette and assistant coach Perry Pearn following yesterday's practice to work on his shot, has scored a total of four power play goals this season, and none in 22 games since Jan. 4. Jagr scored seven on the power playlast year after getting 24 two years ago on his way to a franchise-record 54-goal season.
"With Jaromir, it's just a matter of encouraging him to get the puck to the net," Tom Renney said. "He needs to move the puck aggressively and himself aggressively.
"I want to make sure he understands that the whole end zone belongs to him, that he can influence where the puck goes. I'd like to see him get himself to the blue paint too, because I don't think opposing defenses can handle him in front.
"The payoff is still the shot, and he's got one."
Paul Mara, who suffered a series of facial-bone fractures two weeks ago tonight in Buffalo, has been skating on his own since Tuesday and might be able to return "in a week to 10 days," according to Renney.


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Why The Rich Are Disappearing: Taxes?
Last month, I linked (with a favorable comment) to Arthur Laffler's op-ed in the Wall St. Journal on how high-tax states were losing the rich. Now along comes Daniel Gross of Slate.com with a closer examination of the numbers. The conclusion? Low-tax states are losing even more rich people than the high-tax states:
Comparative tax havens like Florida, Nevada, and Arizona didn't see an influx of millionaires in 2008. Far from it. In 2008, Las Vegas lost 38 percent of its HNWIs [high net worth individuals], and Phoenix lost 34 percent. Florida, which has no state income tax and hasn't been talking about one, was a killing field for the rich. The three major metro areas that lost more than 40 percent of millionaires in 2008 were all in no-income-tax Florida–Orlando (42 percent), Miami (42 percent), and Tampa (51 percent). The decline has nothing to do with taxes and everything to do with bursting asset bubbles.
As Glenn Hunter noted on July 15, Dallas hasn't been hit as hard but we are still down 1.4%.


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Martham St. Mary the Virgin is a mediaeval church* with a 98ft tower and a ring of 6 bells**, the present building being finished around 1450. There are magnificent views over the eastern Norfolk Broads and North Sea coast from the tower, open during special events.
It is the largest church in the westernmost benefice in the Flegg Group of the Deanery of Great Yarmouth.
The other three churches in the Benefice*** are (see pages & links right.):
Repps & Bastwick, St.Peter & St.Paul; Thurne with Ashby & Oby, St. Edmund; Clippesby, St.Peter.
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I used to use ActivePerl, but now that there are better alternatives, I will never use them again. My favorite discovery was pretty recent. They totally replaced File::Path with another implementation that has different bugs and the same version number. I couldn't figure out why there were warning coming from ExtUtils::Install on Win32 until I found that rmtree was behaving differently on false input. What! The! Hell!
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A CREATIVE carer has come up with a different type of card this Christmas.
Teenager James Wostenholm has designed a card that will help scores of young carers across Doncaster who look after sick or disabled relatives.
The 19-year-old has come up with the Young Carer's Card which is aimed at helping others understand the key role carers play and can be used to connect agencies and organisations involved in care.
Young carers along with more than 50 professionals from agencies across the town – including schools, colleges, emergency services, hospitals and the local authority - launched the scheme at the Doncaster School and College for the Deaf earlier this month.
The card, believed to be the first in the UK, can be shown by the carrier to make agencies aware of their caring role and eligibility to support. Young carers will be able to apply to their school or college in Doncaster for a card.
The brainchild of Barnardo's Doncaster Young Carers Service, the scheme has been developed after consultation with young carers and their families.
Manager of Doncaster Young Carers Service, Jane Whaley, said: "Young carers have struggled for far too long. They often find it difficult to talk about their situation or ask for support and their school and home lives suffer as a result.
"This simple card will help to raise awareness and develop understanding of their roles. We're delighted with how positively the card has been received from all the agencies across the borough."
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I'm so tired from not sleeping that I originally posted this in moosmom's thread. So if you've read it and wondered if I've been hitting the catnip, no. Just exhausted.
A watermelon slipped out of my hands as I was offloading groceries from the trunk of my car and it dropped to the floor. It didn't splatter everywhere and I thought "How lucky is that!" Not so much. It cracked and I didn't know it and I carried it through the garage, family room, hallway and kitchen, all the while dripping juice everywhere. I didn't realize I did it until I saw the Fur Posse licking the floor. Sigh. I was so exhausted from not sleeping last night because Boo was having a problem and the last thing I wanted to do was mop the floors. So I took the lazy way out and spot cleaned them. So far, so good. No shoes sticking to the hardwood floors.


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Little kitten Michelle is so cute! I want to hug her. ^^;
I'm with you on that one. Heck…college Michelle is still really cute in her kitty moments, but really I just like to hug cats.
I kinda think she's more preteen to teen Michelle, 'cause she used the word 'freakin…
Egyptian Sphinx afterall?
I do love how Michelle does look like her father in both her forms
Jocasta! that's the queen from Oedipus Rex! clever reference, thought it implies a lot of scandalous things…
Why can't dreams ever give nice, sensible, logical advice?
Well, then they wouldn't really be dreams, would they?
Hmm I think her father is communicating with her with a dream. She appears as a cub because that's the only age he remembers her. I assume he's been missing ever since she was little. Did her mom tell her he died?
Somehow, i thinks that planned attack, that michelles father mentioned, is going to be a attack of demons


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Is it OK to lie to get yourself out of an embarrassing or awkward situation? According to a recent study, 80% of Millennials say yes, compared to just 57% of Baby Boomers. As reporter David K. Li wrote last week in an article in the New York Post, "The poll, commissioned by the footwear line Crocs, cast a stark light on how the 18-to-32 Gen Y crowd views 'truthiness,' as opposed to aging, one-time rebels of the Baby Boom, now between 49 and 67."
The lies that Millennials reported were sometimes distinctly twenty-first century. Nearly half of them -- 46% -- said that in order to avoid a real-world confrontation, they've pretended to be talking on their cell phones, even though no one was on the line. "Just 29 percent of Boomers have stooped to that level of street Kabuki," wrote Li.
The poll was conducted by Wakefield Research, which Crocs commissioned to survey 1,000 people about what made them feel comfortable (no doubt playing off the idea of Crocs as a brand of shoes that are supremely comfy). The fake cell-phone chats, according to survey leader Nathan Richter, reflect a particular form of social conditioning he says is unique to young people today -- that they "have to look incredibly comfortable even if they're incredibly uncomfortable." Richter said this awkwardness makes them go through all sorts of deceptions and contortions that aren't really necessary.
But I think this might be missing the point. Don't ALL young people think they need to look cool and suave even when they're dying a little inside? Isn't social insecurity just a part of BEING young? If Boomers don't think they need to engage in the same degree of "street Kabuki" to look more relaxed than they feel, that's probably not a reflection of having been raised differently from the way they raised their own kids. It's probably more a reflection of the fact that by the time you reach your 50s and 60s, looking "incredibly comfortable" to strangers, or even to non-strangers, just isn't high on your list of priorities anymore.


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SNEAK-THIEVES have stolen cash from a South Tyneside home as a pensioner lay sleeping.
The criminals crept into the property on Windsor Crescent, Hebburn, between 9.30am and 2.30pm, yesterday.
The 93-year-old woman, at home at the time, was sleeping.
Officers are asking for anyone who may have seen someone acting suspicious in the area to contact them.
Sean McGuigan, Acting Neighbourhood Inspector, said: "This incident happened during daylight hours when neighbours may have been in their homes or people going about their daily business.
"I would urge anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area to come forward, particularly if they've seen someone in the street who is unfamiliar and who may have aroused their suspicions.
"This incident shows thieves will stoop to any level - the age of the person they are stealing from is irrelevant to them and they are blatant in their actions by carrying out the offence during the day.
"We are carrying out patrols in the area to offer reassurance to residents as well as offer crime prevention advice to avoid anyone else becoming a victim.
"We would ask that people do what they can to protect themselves and their properties. Working together, we can make sure we stop opportunist thieves."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, ext 69191 Callers are asked to quote log number 1349 05/09/14, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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MCHS rallies to win league home opener
January 8, 2010
Fourth quarter
MCHS is now 1-0 in Western Slope League play thanks in part to six fourth-quarter points from Lindsey Yoast.
The Bulldogs, 3-6 overall, 1-0 WSL, defeated Eagle Valley, 35-32.
Yoast scored nine points for MCHS.
Third quarter
MCHS cut into Eagle Valley's halftime lead, albeit narrowly. At the end of the third quarter, the Bulldogs trail their league foe, 23-21.
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Second quarter
Eagle Valley gained an edge in Friday night's contest in the second quarter by outscoring MCHS, 10-7.
The Devils' Brenda Zapata scored eight points in the quarter. Lindsey Yoast, Maddy Jourgensen and Amanda Snyder each had two points.
Third quarter play is about to begin with MCHS behind, 16-13.
First quarter
At the end of the first quarter, MCHS is tied with Eagle Valley High School, 6-6.
Junior Callie Papoulas has 3 points for the Bulldogs.
The Moffat County High School girls varsity basketball team is playing their first home game at 6 p.m. tonight at the MCHS gymnasium, 900 Finley Lane.
The Bulldogs, 2-6 overall, are playing Eagle Valley High School, 7-1, in both teams' first Western Slope League game.
Last season, Moffat County swept the season series against Eagle Valley, 2-0.
Check http://www.craigdailypress.com during the game for score updates and information.
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text: I am looking for a new Jazz bass but I can not find any good instruments. What I want is a traditional four string, two passive single coils, no preamp, narrow and thin neck. It does not have to be a Fender but I started by playing as many of their models as possible. Then I widened my search and looked at Sandberg, Ibanez, Yamaha etc. There was not ONE bass I wanted. Not one. And the problem is the same for all of them. They all sound "dead" - no resonanse, no "life" to the tone, many with pronounced dead spot issues to boot. I spent at least a couple of hours and tried the lot; American Standard Jazz, Geddy Lee, Aerodyne, Roadworn, Mexican Standard, -75VRI (ash) + the Yamaha RB..., BB and RBX4 A2 etc etc. I played through the same amp/speaker setup I use at home. (LMII + Ampeg SVT-410HLF.) I adjusted string height to my preferences on the basses I hade some interest in, BTW. The Fender basses I already own (Squier JV -82 Precision, Fender Jazz bass Plus V -94) are so much better it is not even funny, especially the Squier. It really sings in every position on the fretboard, has lots of sustain and almost no dead spot. Those of you that have played good vintage basses know exactly what it is like! I had brought my JV to the shop for reference and the sales guy tried it and could only agree - he had nothing to match its quality and tone. And no, he could not buy it... Where should I go next? Suggestions? Price wise I do not really want to go higher than the Swedish price of the American Standard, about 1500. Should I forget about new instruments and look for a vintage one? Or will a current, dead-ish Jazz develop into a more resonant instrument by use and time?


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Athlete, post-1970
Mark was a running back at the University of Notre Dame and for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He won championships at both the high school and collegiate level and became an accomplished professional in the business world after his sports career was over.
Riverside Connection:
Polytechnic High School
All-CIF on championship team at Poly HS (1984)
Played on 12-0 National Championship team at Notre Dame (1988)
5th round selection in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears
Serves as Chairperson for the NFL Players Association Scholarship Program