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Lichen simplex
What is lichen simplex?
Lichen simplex is a localised area of chronic, lichenified eczema/dermatitis. There may be a single or multiple plaques. It is also called neurodermatitis.
What causes lichen simplex?
Although the mechanism is not understood, lichen simplex follows repetitive scratching and rubbing, which arises because of chronic localised itch. The primary itch can be due to:
- Atopic eczema
- Contact eczema
- Venous eczema
- Psoriasis
- Lichen planus
- Fungal infection
- Insect bite
- Neuropathy (radiculopathy) eg, brachioradial pruritus.
Itch due to neuropathy appears to be due to hyperexcitable sensory nerve fibres following nerve injury or entrapment.
Who gets lichen simplex?
Lichen simplex occurs in adult males and females. It is unusual in children. It is more common in people with anxiety and/or obsessive compulsive disorder.
What are the clinical features of lichen simplex?
A solitary plaque of lichen simplex is circumscribed, somewhat linear or oval in shape, and markedly thickened. It is intensely itchy. Other features may include:
- Exaggerated skin markings
- Dry or scaly surface
- Leathery induration
- Broken-off hairs
- Pigmentation
- Scratch marks.
Lichen simplex is often solitary and unilateral, usually affecting the patient's dominant side. Multiple plaques can also arise, with bilateral and symmetrical or asymmetrical distribution. The location of lichen simplex is not random, as some body sites are particularly commonly affected. These include:
- Back of scalp and neck
- Genitals
- Wrists and forearms
- Lower legs.
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How is lichen simplex diagnosed?
Clinical appearance is generally typical. At times, it may be helpful to do some investigations. These would include:
- Skin scrapings for possible tinea infection
- Skin biopsy.
In the absence of known underlying skin problem or infection, consider neuropathy. Is there a history of spinal injury, disease or symptoms? In severe cases, the following tests may be performed (although they are often unhelpful):
- Spinal imaging: X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans
- Electrophysiological nerve conduction studies.
What is the treatment for lichen simplex?
It is important to understand that the itchy patch of skin is, at least in part, due to scratching and rubbing. Treatment needs to address the symptoms and any underlying cause.
Treatment of the lichen simplex may include:
- Potent topical steroids until the plaque is resolved (4–6 weeks) — occlusion for a few hours after application may enhance efficacy
- Reduce potency or frequency of topical steroids once lichenification has resolved
- Steroid injections every 4–6 weeks
- Coal tar preparations
- Moisturisers to relieve dryness and reduce desire to scratch
- Cooling creams containing menthol
- Antihistamine or tricyclic antidepressant (eg, amitriptyline or nortriptyline), to help sleep.
The primary condition needs treating; for example:
- Antifungal agents for dermatophyte infection
- Phototherapy and immunomodulatory medications for inflammatory dermatoses (oral corticosteroids, methotrexate, azathioprine or ciclosporin)
- Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, doxepin), other antidepressants (eg, duloxetine) or antiepileptic medications (valproate, lamotrigine, gabapentin) for radiculopathy.


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SOME of you may have missed it, but yesterday at 4.56pm was the vernal equinox – the official start of Spring.
And right on cue, this magnolia at the Botanic Garden, Oxford, is springing into life.
Trainee horticulturalist Ness Newman said now is the perfect time to see the garden bursting into bloom.
Mrs Newman, 35, said: "The gardens are looking lovely at the moment, everything is starting to do its thing.
"We have had the snowdrops and the next big thing will be the tulips.
"You can see all the fancy things in the conservatories, which creates a nice juxtaposition with everything awakening outside."
The magnolia pictured was planted at the garden in the 1920s.
The Botanic Garden is the oldest in the UK and this year celebrates its 400th anniversary.

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I recently saw the movie Wedding Crashers and in one scene (the engagement party) the caterers seemed to be assembling a stack of Bundt cakes. It looked like they scooped a filling in the hole of the bottom cake and put a smaller cake on top of it. The finished product looked like it had something strung around it kind of like a croquembouche. The scene went by so fast I didn't catch any more detail.
I've got the 6 cup Bundt and the Bundtlette so to make a stack of Bundt cakes I'd need either the largest or the smallest- the 12 cup or the Bundt brownie. If the the stack is not sturdy on its own, I'm thinking dowels and cake boards could be used or maybe something like the Wilton tall tier cake stand.
Have any of you seen or made something like this? What was it like? If not, do y'all have any ideas how best to make it?
Ah no...but now I have to go see the movie to find out...... sorry I couldn't help.


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Complaint Review: SAMM's HEATING AND AIR
- SAMM's HEATING AND AIR
521 J Place #627
Plano, Texas
- Phone: 214-473-8200
- Web: http://www.sammsheatingandair.com/
- Category: Appliances
SAMM's HEATING AND AIR SCAM These guys create problems and charge to fix them Plano Texas
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We used Samm's Heating and Air to do a repair on our air conditioning system. I sat there and watched as these guys created more issues. He was trying to screw in a panel and sent the drill right through the metal and then acted later on like it was already there before-hand. I know for a fact that it wasn't. The unit was only 1 year old and I had attempted to work on it myself the day before. The filter was dirty and they wanted me to change it. The guy didn't even bring a filter with him.
Once they actually fixed the air conditioning unit and the leaking coils that were present (who knows if they created this issue as well), I was charged two service fees and other maintenance fees totaling $560.00. Absolutely ridiculous.
There are other AC-repair companies out there who are honest about what they do and charge correctly for the time spent on the job + they don't create extra issues to invoice you over.
Again, stay away from Samm's Heating and Air.
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SUBMITTED: Wednesday, August 20, 2014POSTED: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
There are so many inconsistant statements I do not know where to start. This is an interesting report. I am so confident this is false I will personally guarantee as the owner of Samm's Heating and Air a full refund and apology if this actually occured within our company.
First we provide a 2 year labor warranty on all our installations, 3 year labor on complete systems and most reputable companies carry a minimum 1 year. If the system is as young as stated we would not have charged or I would think this customer would rely on the installing company.
Two: this report was filed in a time zone we are not located in clearly stated by Ripoff at the bottom of this report.We are central time and this report was mountain or pacific time.
Three: We are a flat up front pricing company. We do not charge by time nor do we have service fee's.
Four: We always carry filters unless special order.
Five: Leaking Coils; We do not repair leaking coils that are in warranty. All manufacturers carry a minimum 5 year warranty most carry 10 year coil warranty's. Typically if a coil is leaking we cannot repair and replace regardless of warranty status.
Six: We independently survey our customers though a 3rd party who verifies they are actual customers and legitamate reports and I have not recieve this report.
Six; We are an honest reputable company with over 300 reports on Demandforce, an A+ BBB report, and an "A" rating on Angies list. We are a flat up front pricing company and price.
Please feel free to call the office as soon as possible for my guarantee of refund to this complantant if this is accurate.
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Ever since the release of the MacBook Air, Apple users have been able to flaunt the multiple uses of their notebook trackpads over the majority of Windows users. Multi-finger gestures have slowly come to some other laptop manufacturers, but have stayed mainly with Apple. Synaptics, the maker of TouchPads, the most popular trackpads in non-Apple laptops is bringing some of those features to the rest of the laptop market.
There are four new features from Synaptics in its Synaptics Gesture Suite 2009: Two-Finger Scroll, Two-Finger Rotate, Two-Finger Pinch Zoom, and Three-Finger Flick. Most of them are pretty self-explanatory.
Two-Finger Scroll brings what has been present on Mac since the MacBook Pro, the ability to scroll through windows vertically and horizontally by moving two fingers on the TouchPad. Two-Finger Rotate allows users to rotate photos or documents through the rotation of two fingers on the TouchPad. Two-Finger Pinch Zoom is the same as the standard iPhone zoom by pinching or spreading two fingers on the TouchPad, though it can also be used to enlarge text or perhaps zoom in on a map in Web applications. Three-Finger Flick has a few more uses. It has the standard flick left to go back, right to go forward, but it also be used to flick up to start or play media, and down to stop all with three fingers on the TouchPad.
To some people the new TouchPad features might not seem like much, and it's likely that most users probably won't know they're there at first, but to some they are a welcome addition. After using a MacBook Pro for just under three years, at least the two finger scrolling has become second nature, and its depressing when using a Windows laptop that doesn't have the feature. Its possible that some people might stop hating their TouchPads so much with these new features, especially since the new updates also allow for larger TouchPads, up to an impressive 5.8″ diagonal. The features are said to be compatible with hundreds of Windows applications already, so there should be no issue with not being able to use them.


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Kellie Ann Fitzgerald, 35
April 4th, 2008 Author: Obituaries Filed Under: Obituaries
Kellie Ann Fitzgerald, 35, of Williamsburg, died March 16, 2008. She was a Dualite purchasing agent.
She is survived by parents, Paul and Barbara Baird Fitzgerald; sister, Heather (Todd) Hubert; and nieces and nephews, Emily, Colt, Maggie, and Cody Hubert.
Funeral services were held March 21 at the St. Louis Church.
Memorials may be made to the National Association of Mental Illness.
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Sweet Bump It
Rumspringa, Champagne Leader
Bootleg Bar
2220 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90057
Doors 8:00 PM / Show 9:00 PM
This event is 21 and over
Sweet Bump It
We are: Paco de Leon (guitar, vocals), Jenna Eyrich (bass), Jay Doo (drums, vocals), Bill Bittner (guitar, vocals), Francesca Salac (vocals), Marlaine Reiner (vocals), and Lisa Deines (vocals). Nice to meet you.
We are a band. We play rock and roll, funk, and soul. We are possessed by music. We exist to entertain. We are passionate, confident, and self-aware. We strive for greatness, but we will never be better than you. Our beliefs and values will not stop us from being carefree and irresponsible. We take everything in moderation, including moderation. We live to live.
We are currently recording a four-track demo slated for release in early September 2013. You can expect a full-length album to follow by winter 2013. In the meantime, look for us at a venue near you. If you want to know more about us, just ask. We love to talk about ourselves, and we can't wait to party with you.
Led by Joey Stevens, what was once a tight twosome has now expanded into a free flowing quartet, with the addition of Cecilia Della Peruti (guitars/vocals), Ricardo Robles (bass) and Andrew Parker (drums). Fresh off a string of California dates, including a stop at the San Francisco Art Institute and spots at Spaceland and The Echo, and their most recent Rumble Tour hosted by Future Sounds, Rumspringa are rightfully drawing comparisons to many artists but cannot be pinned down to one concrete type of sound. With Stevens' vocals and guitars there are elements of the psychedelic and delta blues, especially on new tracks like "Queer Eyed Boy" "Witch's Milk" and "Sway.
Grown in the suburbs of a California town, Champagne Leader is a quartet with sounds inspired by classic groups such as Electric Light Orchestra, Queen and Wings. With a modern twist the band's unique background coupled with it's know-how for methodic song-writing makes it a familiar yet new experience. Intertwining harmonies, attacking guitar and piano, rhythmic drums and thump-bass that drives add together to create an unforgettable live performance.
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The Rosicrucian Fellowship
An International Association of Christian Mystics
Our Work in the World
(excerpts from Teachings of an Initiate, pp. 141 - 145)
Lately there has come to us a realization that the work of the Rosicrucian Fellowship is not our private work; it is the work of the Elder Brothers and every member of the Fellowship. In the accomplishment thereof is a wonderful opportunity for soul growth, and we have no more right to arrogate it to ourselves than we have to deprive members of material food; we must give all the opportunity to aid in the work physically, mentally, or financially according to time, talent, and ability. We also realize that unless we do, the work will be undone, and we shall be unprofitable servants of the Elder Brothers, for the burden is heavier than we can bear; and to prosper, the Great Work requires many laborers. I will therefore give in this lesson a history of the work to date, so that students may be able to view the future work in its true perspective. This will necessitate a liberal use of the capital "I", and students will kindly bear with me in this matter, for no one dislikes introduction of the personal element more than the writer, but in the present case it seems unavoidable.
We have set down in our literature as an axiomatic teaching that every object in the visible universe is the embodiment of pre-existent invisible thought; that Fulton built a steamboat and Bell a telephone in thought before these things were manufactured in wood and metal. Likewise, an author plans a book in his mind before writing. A Mystery Order must also frame its spiritual philosophy to meet the necessities of the people it is deputized to serve. That work may require centuries. As the work of scientific investigators is carried out in the seclusion of their laboratories, as their tentative conclusions calculated to foster the intellectual advancement of the race are withheld from the masses until proven to the best of the scientists' ability, so also the spiritual teachings intended to foster soul growth among a class of people are kept from the many until their efficacy has been demonstrated in the case of the few.
As inventions, theories, or projects some time pass the experimental stage and are rejected unless fitted for general use, so also a spiritual teaching must either reach a point of completion where it may be launched for general service in the world's work, or else die. Thus it has been with the Western Wisdom Teachings formulated by the Rosicrucian Order to blend with the ultra-intellectual mind of Europe and America. Our revered Founder and the twelve Elder Brothers whom he selected to aid him in the work centuries ago probably first made a retrospective study of the trend of thought during our era, and it may be, for millenniums before, and thus they were able to obtain a fairly accurate conception of the direction likely to be taken by the minds of future generations and determine their spiritual requirements. Be their method what it may have been, their conclusions were right when they judged that "pride of intellect, intolerance, and impatience of restraint" would be the besetting sins of our day; and they formulated their philosophy so that it satisfies the heart at the same time that it appeals to the intellect and teaches man how to escape restraint by mastering self. The thousands of appreciate letters from people all over the world, in the highest ranks and in the lowliest walks of life, attest the great soul hunger and the satisfaction that all classes of people find in this teaching. But as time goes on, fifty years, a century or two hence, when scientific discoveries have given color to more of the things stated in the "Cosmo-Conception," when intellects have become yet broader, the Rosicrucian teachings will give satisfaction of soul to millions of enlightened spirits.
This being the case, you will appreciate the care which the Elder Brothers must take before confiding so important a message to anyone, particularly as such a teaching may only be given out at certain times. As the seed of plants is planted at the beginning of the yearly cycle, so also must a philosophical seed such as that of the Rosicrucian teachings be planted and the book published in the first decade of the century, which commences a new cycle, or the opportunity is lost till the next cycle rolls around. One messenger had proven faithless by 1905. Then the Brothers turned to myself, and entrusted the teachings to me after I had passed a certain test in 1908. The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception was published in November, 1909, a little more than a year before the end of the first decade. Friends had edited the original manuscript and did splendid work, but I had of course to revise it before giving it to the printer. Then I read the printer's proof, corrected and returned it, reread it after mistakes had been rectified, read it again after the type had been divided into pages, gave instructions to engravers about the drawings and to the printer about placing them in the book, etc. I was up at six and toiled on till twelve, one, two, or three in the morning for weeks amid endless confusion with tradesmen and the roar of Chicago about my ears, sometimes almost reaching the limit of nervous endurance. Still I kept my faculties together and wrote many new points into the Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception. Had it not been for the support of the Brothers I must have gone under. It was their work, however, and they saw me through. All that I was expected to do was to work to the limit of my endurance and ability and leave the rest to them, yet I was almost a wreck when the strain was past.
Now, perhaps you will understand my attitude towards the Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception. I admire and marvel at its wonderful teaching more than anyone else, and can do so without violating proper modesty for the book is not mine--it belongs to humanity.
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Hovland duo Red Dirt Girl makes radio debut-
New musical duo Red Dirt Girl (Michele Miller & Amymarie Schmidt) made their radio debut on The Roadhouse last week. Look for them to play around town this summer.
Stage Door: Interview with Sue Hennessy-
'Stage Door' takes us behind the scenes at the Grand Marais Playhouse.
Stage Door: Sam Kern-
'Stage Door' takes us behind the scenes at the Grand Marais Playhouse.
Stage Door: Marcia Hyatt-
'Stage Door' takes us behind the scenes at the Grand Marais Playhouse.
The Wrong Omar visits The Roadhouse for membership drive-
The Wrong Omar (Joey Shaheen, Becky Shaheen, and Laura Lou, with Brian Reidinger on percussion) brought their fun brand of music to the big tent during membership drive last week. Be sure to listen for Joey's dream and the resulting song...you can learn more about the band and their schedule at thewrongomar.com.
Local book group focuses on just one author...Shakespeare-
Local residents Tom McCann and Hillary Freeman are organizers of a read & study group that focuses on the works of Shakespeare. They chatted with Dick recently about the whys and hows of this unique book group. Interview includes their email addresses if you'd like to join them.
Electronic composer Wayne Horvitz and "21 Pianos"Will Moore-
Wayne Horvitz is a composer and electronic musician based out of Seattle who recently recieved a grant from the McKNight Foundation to bring a new project called "21 Pianos" to Minnesota.
Axtell makes their American Radio debut on the Scenic RouteWill Moore-
Katrina Axtell and Julian Hernandex are Axtell - a guitar and ukelele duo from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rich Mattson & the Northstars bring cosmic folk to Studio A-
Rich Mattson and the Northstars stopped by The Roadhouse to talk and share their unique brand of original music. In studio were Rich, Germaine Gemberling, Kyle Westrick, and Curtis Mattson, and hosts Dave TerSteeg & Berta Bauer. You can learn more about Rich's music and his recording studios, Sparta Sound, here.
New foods for Minnesota State Fair this summer....SPAM sushi, anyone?-
Dennis Larson is the lucky guy who chooses new foods each year for the MN State Fair. He chatted with Berta Bauer recently about what he looks for and what's new for this summer. This year's fair is Aug. 25 to Sept. 6; you can see the complete new foods list and lots more here.


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Generation Windows UK is a Double Glazing Repairs Company based in Sutton (SM3 9HH). Covering South West London, and all KT Postcode areas
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About Generation Windows UK - Double Glazing Repairs in Sutton (SM3 9HH)
Generation Windows UK is a trustworthy, reliable, professional family run company which has been established for over seventeen years.
We are based in Sutton, covering South West London, and all KT Postcode areas.
We specialise in supplying and installing double glazed windows, doors, conservatories and orangeries.
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Generation Windows UK have received 31 customer reviews.
Dominic Pascal 6th June 2017
"The guys were very friendly and their work was quick, clean and impeccable. We are very happy with the finish. We have had fitted a whole set of new windows to the front and were so pleased with the finish we had them come back to do bi-folding doors to the garden. Would recommend to anyone that asks about windows and door."
Claire Phillips 26th May 2017
"Would recommend. Courteous, quick, competitive and responsive."
Glyn A;ldworth 28th March 2017
"Excellent work for a good price. Turned up when they said they would. Did a good job and left the area in a clean and tidy condition."
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nicole mann 8th August 2016
"Jamie and John have been fantastic to work with. They are extremely competitive in pricing, their fitters did an excellent job, they cleaned up everything to a very high standard and overall i couldn't fault them whatsoever. We are so happy with our new windows I have already recommended them to two friends who will be using them and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone else who asked!"


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Probably because Mingw statically links the library code inside the EXE.
Beware of debug/release configurations, as well, since debug bloats the size quite well.
And 30 KB is not much.
Size of the executable depends on your linking options. Obviously, smaller executable usually means that more components are included in DLL's, and less is part of the original executable.
C++ uses a lot of template code, and that can grow quite a bit.
Compilers can produce warnings - make the compiler programmers happy: Use them!
Please don't PM me for help - and no, I don't do help over instant messengers.
Well... I have to start learning how to use Visual C++
When I said full of crap, I didn't mean that it is a bad compiler, but that it has so many windows everywhere, so many little text all around the place, the start page is kind of weird, when you select to make a new project a wizard pops up etc. But, at least the help is useful and got me up and running.
(Visual Studio Express 2008)
Ah, but all these windows has a meaning and is useful in some way. And if you just think they're in the way, you can hide them.
Click on the sticky thing to make it auto-hide and appear only when you move the mouse there.
Or you can use the Full Screen feature (I don't remember where it's hidden) to enlarge the code window to Full Screen.
If you continue to use it, you will get used to it. It always takes a little time before you start to find your way around an IDE.
in release mode you also have optimize for speed/optimize for size options.
The last (with dynamic linking of run-time libraries) should give the smallest size...
All problems in computer science can be solved by another level of indirection,
except for the problem of too many layers of indirection.
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"I've never seen so many people stand up for one person," said Amanda Creech, the wife of a Richmond County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputy.
"This always happens somewhere else. It's not supposed to happen here."
"I've been around 35 years, and I've been to many funerals ... nothing touches the one I saw today," said Sheriff Ronnie Strength.
"It's a fitting tribute to a hero. A tribute to someone who went up and above his call of duty to give honor where honor is due," said Tim Pendrey, of Augusta.
"These people put their lives on the line for us everyday and sometimes they pay the ultimate price," said David Shreckengost, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders from Stockbridge, Ga.
"The way he went down is not how he should have gone down," said Melodie Stolbom, Paugh's relative from Oakland, Md.
"In the police department, we're all family, even the retired ones," said Ronnye Fuller, a retired Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputy who worked eight years with Paugh. "I've lost a good friend and a brother."
"Alive or dead, people who protect other's lives are heroes," said Jamie Hunter, of Augusta.
"The city of Augusta is alive with people showing respect," said the Rev. Rodger Murchison.
"All of these are family members," said Richmond County Board of Education officer Andre Jenkins. "We're all brothers and sisters out here. We're not separate agencies. It's one agency. That's it."
"In a way it's all about Officer Paugh, and in a way it's not," Mattie Mitchell said. "It's about every officer that serves in this community. Every officer, male or female, who put their life on the line."
"He was always a clown, always trying to make you laugh," said Richmond County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputy Alton Creech. "We're still in shock he's gone."


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Nesting birds prompt early work at £19m A47 junction
PUBLISHED: 15:32 05 February 2014 | UPDATED: 15:32 05 February 2014
Early coppicing work is to start on the A47 side slopes next week, so that work on a controversial £19m junction scheme on the edge of Norwich does not disturb nesting birds.
Last month, the government gave the green light for changes to the A47 junction to the east of Norwich to create what will be known as the Postwick Hub.
A number of slip roads will be closed on and off the A47, to be replaced by new roads and roundabouts. It will also serve the proposed Broadland Gate business park, which developers say could create up to 3,000 jobs.
Following publication of the orders, there is a six week period (ending on March 14) in which anyone objecting to the Secretary of State's decisions on legal grounds can challenge the decision in the High Court.
Meanwhile, coppicing work is being carried out to ensure nesting birds are not disturbed when the main works begin later in the year.
The junction, which would serve as the gateway to the Norwich Northern Distributor Road, has many critics.
Almost 125 people had objected against the scheme, saying it was over-engineered, a waste of money, would cause traffic problems and would lead to communities nearby being swamped with homes.


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Miami is Florida's most southern city?
Has the Conch Republic made good their promise to secede from the USA? Then key west is no longer part of Florida? Someone should inform Google Maps. 😉
Just 16 miles west of infamously hectic Los Angeles, Santa Monica offers all that we love about southern California, without the fuss. It's the quintessential relaxed California beach town, which is precisely what landed it on the top of this list.
Take a stroll with your sweetie along the picturesque pier, and sneak some snuggles in on the Ferris wheel. Of course, the sunset makes for a breathtakingly stunning backdrop for the perfect dinner date. Rent yourself a romantic pool or beachside cabana and enjoy a deliciously sexy rendezvous for two on California's beautiful Santa Monica Beach.
How could smoking hot Miami not make this list? Not only is it an epic vacation spot, but even Floridians escape to the state's southernmost city for a steamy getaway from time to time. There's a reason that hundreds of TV shows and movies have taken place in sunny Miami, Florida. Thanks to its nearly year-round delectable weather conditions and a multitude of public beaches, it's the epitome of sun-drenched sex appeal. But it's not just the sun and basketball that bring the heat in Miami. The nightlife here is tough to beat.
You won't have a moment of boredom on your Miami vacation, thanks to an eclectic combination of nightclubs, live entertainment, and, of course, babes everywhere you look. Beyond the company and activities in this coastal city, you might find that the very essence of Miami is what makes it sexy. With its outstandingly white sandy beaches and year-round sunshine, every photo you take on South Beach will surely be postcard-worthy.
Perhaps it's the allure of perceived relaxed moral standards and parties that last through the night. Maybe it's the authentic showgirls, or the iconic weather conditions. No matter what the reason, Las Vegas is revered as one of the sexiest cities in America. It's the perfect place for a long weekend away with your significant other, or for a special event, like a wedding or bachelor(ette) party.
What's great about Vegas is that every day is a party in this city. Sexual energy runs high in Sin City, as is evident by the hoards of bikini and mini-dress clad women who eat up the nightlife on the regular.
Get your fill of five-star dining spots and world-renowned live shows before settling in to try your hand at the prestigious casinos in Las Vegas. Brush up on your knowledge of how casinos work and learn some ways to beat the house before trying your hand, and you just might go home a winner.
Okay, so a city full of bundled up skiers might not immediately come to mind as being the sexiest place in the world, but Aspen really is a sexy vacation hotspot, along with several other delightful Colorado cities. While it's undeniably the country's most prestigious destination for skiers, and it does offer amazing slopes and mountain views, the romantic appeal is right up there with the snowflakes.
What's more romantic than a quiet mountain resort with a fire crackling, a cup of cocoa in one hand and your sweetheart in the other? It's not just the winters that keep things hot in Aspen, though. The autumn leaves are to die for, and springtime in the mountains is a sight everyone should see. If you're looking for a sexy getaway that's unlike any other, forget the beaches and hit the peaks instead.
There you have it — four beautifully sexy cities to consider for your next vacation. Whether you're seriously planning a trip, or are only dreaming of one day gracing these sexy cities, any one of the installments on this list will suit you just fine. What's your favorite sexy getaway spot?
Miami is Florida's most southern city?
Has the Conch Republic made good their promise to secede from the USA? Then key west is no longer part of Florida? Someone should inform Google Maps. 😉


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Train station added to list
Dunlavin Train Station will be added to the County Council Record of Protected Structures (RPS)
Cllr. Edward Timmins supported the move which he felt 'recognises the heritage and historical value of the old railway.'
Cllr. Tommy Cullen also supported the preservation of the building but felt the order should be extended to the old railway lines.
'I think we should look into preserving the original track line that is left. There are a number of old bridges along the track, some of which have been removed over the years because they weren't protected.
'These railway bridges are a work of very fine architecture and also display fine workmanship by the stone masons who made them.'
All 32 councillors voted in favour of adding Dunlavin Railway Station to the RPS.
A proposed variation to the Dunlavin Town Plan was also passed with 31 votes in favour and Cllr. Cullen abstaining.
Director of Services, Des O'Brien, said the variation would result in some changed zoning but not any new rezoning of lands.
'The land around the school has been reconfigurated in consultation with the Department of Education to make it more useable if the school wants to expand in the future.'
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Kenneth Solow has built an impressive investment record over nearly three decades by challenging conventional wisdom about how to construct portfolios, manage risk and move money among various asset classes. The co-founder and chief investment officer of Pinnacle Advisory Group in Columbia, Md., decries the state of training for financial advisers, who are still being taught methods based on largely discredited investment theories. And he continues to assail sacred cows such as buy-and-hold and passive investing. His 2009 book, Buy and Hold is Dead (Again), is not for the sit-back-and-wait-out-the-storm crowd.
What's wrong with the way financial advisers approach their task?
Look at the class work required to become even a chartered financial analyst - they completely ignore how macro issues affect asset class performance. Most people are shocked to find out that the average adviser has no clue what all those things mean to performance. And it gets worse: The average adviser would deny that it's important. Because if you believe in efficient markets, it's like the U.S. Fed [saying] "We can't identify asset bubbles when they occur. We can only clean up the mess afterward." Pure and utter bull ... As advisers and investors, we all have to be in the business of identifying what are cheap assets and what are expensive assets.
In the debate about passive versus active portfolio management, it's obvious where you side.
It may surprise you to know that I'm fairly agnostic about it. In the media and among investors, the debate is about whether you are better off to use an index fund to own an asset class versus an active manager to own the asset class. That's what everybody has been talking about for 40 years. Can the average active manager outperform a style-constrained index? Can a large-growth manager outperform the large-growth index? Given my choice, frankly, I would start with the index.
Yet you are widely known as an active manager.
People looking for a study to prove conclusively that active management really works aren't going to find it, because the debate is a very constrained one about whether index funds are better than mutual funds. Which is the wrong debate. If Pinnacle's people decide they like small-caps or specific sectors, I have the choice of buying an ETF to own a sector or an actively managed fund whose manager specializes in that sector. That's an important decision for us. But it's not the most important decision.
The most important decision is whether I want to own that sector at all. That's what we mean by active management. It's what we call tactical asset allocation. To me, an index fund is just one way of capturing the performance of an asset class. The active management comes in our decision on whether we should own the asset class.
Pension funds and other institutional investors have been scrambling to recoup heavy losses stemming from the global market meltdown. What's your assessment of the way they have gone about it?
The ones that I've reviewed would be characterized as growth portfolios. Looking at the Maryland [state]pension plan, fixed-income targets, including cash, are about 25 per cent of the portfolio. In the old days, I guarantee you that the 75 per cent in risk assets would have been in stocks and maybe real estate. But if you look today, you're going to find half of those risk assets will be in hedge funds, private equity and all these other alternatives.
Traditional asset classes are being dramatically underweighted. They're all hoping and praying that alternative asset classes - for whatever reason that you care to assign to it, whether it's the liquidity premium, leverage, or manager quality - will outperform.
What about the individual investor?
I'm concerned about what your readers think is the way to build a portfolio and then deal with volatile markets. In my experience, [investors]probably don't understand what it means. In many cases, they build a portfolio that has 30 stocks and spend their time wondering if Jim Cramer likes their stocks or not.
I don't think investors should be actively managing or tactically managing a portfolio. More mischief would be caused by the average person trying to market-time asset classes than would be solved by telling them they ought to do it. I'm trying to be responsible here.
Yet you argue that this is a terrific time to be a small investor.
Technology has made this the best possible time to be a retail investor. It's extraordinary. You have these marketplaces where a custodian will hold on to the securities for you and allow you thousands and thousands of choices in terms of asset classes. But individuals don't really have a good understanding of what it is they're really trying to do with their capital.
[After 27 years in the business]I have finally reached the conclusion that if individuals have wealth and can afford to, they shouldn't manage their own money. They should go through the rigorous, very difficult process of finding an adviser who knows what they're doing with tactical asset allocation. We're so early in the process of the industry learning about this that it's not an easy thing to do.
Kenneth Solow
Title: Founding partner, chief investment officer, Pinnacle Advisory Group, Columbia, Md.
Personal: Married, with two children. Graduate of Towson University, Baltimore.
Investing mantras:
*Patience is not an investment strategy.
*There's no way to actively manage a portfolio and not make mistakes.
*I don't need to be right all the time. I just need to make fewer mistakes than the consensus and I will win.


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This past weekend a crash of Rhinos headed out to the Kruger National Park for some R&R at some of the country's top lodges. Unfortunately in our world R&R stands for Rapid & Raucous. Despite staying at Royal Malewane, undoubtedly one of Africa's most luxurious lodges and then spending two nights at Londolozi Game Reserve in the new Pioneer Camp there was little relaxation, there's just too much to see and do to sit still for long! With leopards around every corner, rhino running amok, elephants tearing about and lions lurking in every second bush we wanted to get out and see as much as we could.
Our first night was spent at Royale Malewane in the Thornybush Game Reserve. There's luxury and then there's Royal Malewane. It's so luxurious that it's one of the only places Sir Elton John will stay when he visits South Africa. Just ask Billy who got to stay in his suite, did laps in his bath and long jump practice in his shower. It's huge, bodacious, luxurious, over the top and just plain awesome. Unfortunately despite frantic searches, there wasn't one pair of his trademark shades available in the entire room, it was bigger than my house though, so it's likely there was a pair somewhere but a search party of seven was always going to have trouble finding it, we had to make do with playing his music and acting like queens.
Amid all the luxury it might be easy to overlook the game viewing, especially when you see the Spa and don't even get me started on Africa House, the exclusive use villa which takes luxury to yet another level, somewhere up there alongside Mount Olympus. But it would be a mistake to overlook the excellent game viewing. Our talented ranger Ryan and tracker Terence led us through the thick bush in search of game on an evening drive and a morning drive before we had to leave the next day. In that time we spotted Elephant, White Rhino, Lion and a Leopard with cubs. Of course we saw the usual suspects but two of our sightings were totally out of the norm. The first was our leopard sighting, a female and her two cubs. What was unusual is that one of the cubs was born with an unknown defect which meant it was hardly able to walk. Such was the dedication of it's mother, however that it had to this point survived 6 months! A touching story, in the wild this sort of defect is normally a straight death sentence and unfortunately will most likely end that way. All credit to the rangers who know that despite wanting to help, one must let nature take its course. Our final sighting was not one, not two but three black rhino! An incredibly rare sighting of a mother, father and their month old offspring.
From Royal Malewane we did a whistle stop tour of Kapama Game Reserve, checking out Kapama River lodge and it's amazing spa, Kapama Buffalo Camp with it's tree hugging tents (they are up in the trees, not entirely sure about their environmental credentials) and finally the recently rebuilt Kapama Karula Camp, which is simply.. Fantastic!
Then we moved on to our two nights at Londolozi Pioneer Camp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The recently refurbished Pioneer Camp is stunning, but I lack the eloquence to describe it, luckily that has already been done for me in an earlier blog post. Instead I'll concentrate on what we got up to. First thing we did was have a drink, we deserved it after all. Then we jumped into our open top land-rover and headed out in search of game – we didn't have to go far. Within sight of camp we spotted 3:3 Vumba Young Female a young leopard out looking for dinner. She was to turn out to be the only leopard we saw but she turned up with her kill the next morning so we forgave her for not bringing friends. We also learnt how to identify leopards, but will tell you all about that in a future blog post. Then we moved on to a Hyena den… Vilified they may be and for the most part uglier than a monkey's armpit but they certainly are amazing animals. The thing that struck me most watching them take care of their young was just how caring they are. You wouldn't think so watching them tuck into carrion.. but they really are.. and so cute when young!
On our next two game drives we spotted Vumba again up in a tree with an impala dinner. Down below the tree, lamenting their lack of climbing ability, were several of our hyena friends from the day before. Our Ranger Mike and tracker Freddy Ngobeni taught us much about the bush, from the birds in the sky to the insects on the ground, they knew it all. If you are wanting an informative game drive then these two are a sure-fire bet, request them, go on do it, you know you want to. We also spotted two lionesses and one male lion, Londolozi is currently at the centre of the Soap Opera of Lion activity, you should read their blog about it, because I can only remember vague details. Something about that one sleeping with that one's mistress and this one taking over that one's fashion label.
No small wonder that the details are vague, gin and tonics flowed like water, beer like honey and assorted shooters like… an unstoppable river of lava towards the sea! And in between all that we had a little party with bubble wrap, masks and dancing. Fortunately for those involved.. what goes on Safari stays on Safari!
What a weekend, our utmost thanks to our gracious hosts. We hope that they manage to recover from the Rhino Crash whirlwind visiting their otherwise peaceful home!
PS- Totally forgot to mention, we got out of the vehicle and snuck through the bush like Elmer Fudd (shhh I'm walking with rhino) to observe a massive White Rhino at close quarters – mind blown.
PPS- Find more pics from our trip on the Rhino Africa Facebook Page
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Steady-State Feedback Actions of Testosterone on Luteinizing Hormone Secretion in Young and Older Men
This study has been completed.
Mayo Clinic
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First Posted: February 5, 2007
Last Update Posted: January 28, 2010
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This study is being done to learn how the male hormone , testosterone, affects pituitary hormones in younger and older men. The pituitary is a gland in the brain that secretes hormones, some of which normally control growth and fertility.
|Drug: Ketoconazole, Dexamethesone, Androgel,GnRH
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Double
|Official Title:
|Steady-State Feedback Actions of Testosterone on Luteinizing Hormone Secretion in Young and Older Men
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MedlinePlus related topics: Hormones
Drug Information available for: Testosterone Luteinizing HormoneU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- LH and Testosterone levels will be evaluated after 4 study visits
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|Study Start Date:
|February 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Concentrations of bioavailable testosterone decline by 1.0-1.5% annually as men age. Reduced systemic testosterone availability is associated with decreased muscle mass, strength and aerobic capacity, decreased bone-mineral density and increased risk of hip fracture, waning sexual interest, inpaired spatial cognition and increased risk of visceral obesity, impaired glucose tolerance and coronary artery disease. Luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion often fails in healthy older individuals. In addition, aging is marked by an acceleration of LH pulse frequency, loss of high-amplitude LH pulses and disorderly release of LH and testosterone, as measured by the approximate entropy statistic. The mechanisms that underlie such complex adaptations are not known, but appear to involve multiple loci of regulatory failure.
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Healthy Men Ages 18-80
- All ethnicities eligible
- Men with indeterminate erectile dysfunction eligible with normal serum gonadotropin, total testosterone, prolactin and TSH concentrations and documented integrity of the neurovascular, cardiovascular, hepatorenal systems
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To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00431197
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00431197
|United States, Minnesota
|Mayo Clinic and Foundation
|Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
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Mayo Clinic
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
|Principal Investigator:
|Johannes D. Veldhuis, M.D.
|Mayo Clinic
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|NCT00431197 History of Changes
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Minn # 22270
|First Submitted:
|February 2, 2007
|First Posted:
|February 5, 2007
|Last Update Posted:
|January 28, 2010
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March 8, 2013 marks International Women's Day when the economic, political and social achievements of women will be celebrated all over the world. Traditional gender roles have presented household income from a perspective where women were expected to stay at home and look after children. Economic reality today means that most families must rely on more than one income to achieve even the most basic family goals of educating children, modest living, and planning for ones retirement and estate.
At the 2010 Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C. where he honoured accomplished women, Barack Obama stated that women, half of America's workforce, are primary or co-breadwinners in two-thirds of American families. One wonders what Nigerian statistics reveal.
Indeed, women in Nigeria are earning and contributing a significant part of the household income, sometimes even assuming the role of primary earner. This social phenomenon has financial, emotional and psychological implications for both men and women particularly in a patriarchal society with its traditional views.
Traditional role reversals can be disconcerting, and can lead to frustration or resentment as an increased financial burden is placed on women on the one hand and potentially bruised male egos on the other if such issues are not addressed as a partnership in the family setting.
Whilst the general principles of personal financial planning are universal and apply to both genders, women face unique challenges that translate to distinct concerns regarding their earning potential, roles and responsibilities. Women generally have a longer life expectancy and are more likely to live alone for significant periods of time. Workforce participation can be intermittent, and the care of dependents, children and aged parents, usually falls on women.
Suze Orman in "Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny," illustrated what she termed "dysfunctional scenarios" thus:
– A successful working woman who contributes a sizeable portion – in many cases the majority – of family income, but delegates all financial responsibility and decision-making to her spouse or partner.
– A stay-at-home mum or nonworking spouse who relies on an "allowance" from her husband who controls all money matters.
– A wife, sister, who is talented and accomplished in her career, but is constantly frustrated at being passed over for a promotion or not earning what her male counterparts are earning.
– A grandmother or aunt who doesn't know much about money or about the family finances. If anything happens to her husband she could be in dire straights.
Whatever your age, or stage and whether you are single, married, divorced, or widowed, consider the following issues:
Whilst delegating responsibility might be important for the dynamics of your relationship, having little or no involvement can put you at risk and render you ill equipped to handle unfortunate life events such as sudden job loss, divorce, serious illness or death of a spouse. Many women have no idea where financial records are, or find that they are broke or deeply in debt.
Prioritize short, medium and long-term goals assigning them values and target dates. These may include, reducing debt, purchasing a car, a new home, building a educational trust, or funding your retirement.
Create a budget and try to stick to it; this will help you to monitor your expenses so you have a clearer idea of where you can cut back and begin to save.
Be in control of your debt particularly the most expensive debt. Avoid debt that is incurred purely for consumption; for clothing, jewelry, or holidays. Debt needn't be negative; indeed credit can be a most effective tool that helps one create value through well-planned long-term investments such as to fund real estate, finance education or for a business.
Build an emergency fund, a financial cushion to fall back on in difficult times. Six months' worth of living expenses set aside in a safe, accessible interest bearing account is usually recommended.
Consider investing in stocks through mutual funds. Bear in mind that stock market investments, whilst they have provided higher returns over the long term than the money market, come with greater risk. Spreading your investments across asset classes to mitigate some of the risk.
Your retirement years should be a time for new and exciting opportunities that keep you productive, mentally stimulated and fulfilled. Those who start planning early have a much better chance of retiring in comfort.
Whilst estate planning can be an emotive subject in Nigeria, by considering your own mortality and getting your affairs in order, you have peace of mind and protect your loved ones should anything happen to you. Joint accounts, wills, trusts, gifts and life insurance where your family depends heavily on your income, are some of the available tools.
Reduce the risk of loss using appropriate insurance to protect your assets, your health and your life. Without adequate insurance, an accident, a medical emergency or other disasters could seriously undermine your financial security.
There is no excuse for being totally ignorant about your finances with the plethora of information around you. At a minimum you should have some basic knowledge of the principles and the options available. Seek guidance from an experienced, qualified professional, but remember that ultimately, you are responsible for your finances.


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wats ur fav pokemon song
Master Kavar
April 20th, 2009, 7:51 PM
what is ur favourite pokemon theme song
Mine is pokemon battle dimension
April 20th, 2009, 7:54 PM
mine would definitly have to be the classy original theme song CATCH EM ALL POKEMON!!
Master Kavar
April 20th, 2009, 8:03 PM
yer its kool i like as well the orange islands
April 20th, 2009, 10:13 PM
the music right before you battle Cynthia on dpp. also, archie/maxie's battle music.
April 20th, 2009, 10:36 PM
The movie version of the first theme :)
Master Kavar
April 20th, 2009, 10:51 PM
lol okies yer the music b4 the cynthia battle is awsome and the music wen ur battlen the chapion on pokemon red, blue and yellow
April 21st, 2009, 4:36 AM
I like the 4th Japanise opening "OK!", It has an upbeat tune.
April 21st, 2009, 5:53 AM
*We all Live in a Pokemon World
*Pokemon Johto Theme Song
*Pokemon Hoenn Theme Song
*Pokemon Master Quest
P.S. = I love Music!
April 21st, 2009, 6:09 AM
I like the orange island theme song and I like any battle music. ;D
April 21st, 2009, 6:24 AM
"Gotta Catch'em All!"
"I Believe"
"Pokemon Johto"
"Two Perfect Girls"
April 21st, 2009, 9:30 AM
I like the music before you battle Cynthia and during your battle with Cynthia. I don't know why but it is quite catchy. xD
April 21st, 2009, 10:35 AM
I dont know...:\
Probably Miror.B's tune. :P It's catchy. :)
I dont know much about the anime, I haven't watched it in ages...:\
Patatas Fritas
April 21st, 2009, 10:42 AM
Jigglypuffs Song
Team Rocket's Rockin'
Team Rocket Motto Song
Pokemon Johto
PokeRap GS
April 21st, 2009, 12:50 PM
Polkamon. (By "Weird Al" Yankovic [Weird Al + Pokemon = Sweet!])
hank jones
April 21st, 2009, 1:06 PM
I like the theme song of pokemon advanced!!! I can't help but sign along!!! =)
April 21st, 2009, 1:16 PM
For the anime my favorite is the Johto theme song but for games I LOVE the music that plays in the Dragon's Den Crystal.
April 21st, 2009, 1:24 PM
None of them are really good, but I think one of the Advanced Generation songs was kind of catchy.
April 21st, 2009, 2:14 PM
From the anime, "Pokemon: The Johto Journeys" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWiN2_nQdQs&feature=channel_page) stands head and shoulders above the rest.
From the games, these all deserve mention XD
-RBY Route 1
-RBY Trainer Theme
-RBY Gym Leader Battle
-RBY Champion Theme
-GSC Rival Theme
-GSC Rival Theme, Pokemon Stadium 2 Remix (Lance Battle Theme)
-GSC Champion Theme
-GSC Kanto Gym Leader Theme
-GSC Kanto Gym Leader Theme, Pokemon Stadium 2 Remix
-RSE Wild Pokemon Theme
-RSE Rival Theme
-RSE Gym Leader Theme
-RSE Team Aqua / Magma Theme
-RSE Archie / Maxie Theme
-RSE Regi Theme
-RSE Elite Four Theme
-D/P/Pt Gym Leader Theme
-D/P/Pt Team Galactic Theme
-D/P/Pt Route 209
-D/P/Pt Sunyshore City
-D/P/Pt Cyrus Theme
-D/P/Pt Azelf / Uxie / Mesprit Theme
-D/P/Pt Dialga / Palkia Theme
-Pt Giratina Theme
-D/P/Pt Champion Theme
-Pokemon Colosseum Battle Theme
-Pokemon Colosseum Semifinal Theme
-Pokemon Colosseum Cipher Peon Theme
-Pokemon Colosseum Cipher Admin Theme
-Pokemon XD Battle Theme
-Pokemon XD Cipher Peon Theme
-Pokemon XD Cipher Admin Theme
-Pokemon XD Miror B. Theme
-Pokemon Mystery Dungeon 2 Primal Dialga Theme
...yes I know, long list :P
April 21st, 2009, 2:25 PM
Pokemon Johto League Champions OP and then All We Wanna Do (Not once does it mention pokemon)
April 21st, 2009, 2:49 PM
My favorite is the original theme. ^_^
But I also like:
Dialga and Palkia theme,
Cyrus's theme, and
Team Rocket's Rockin'.
Master Kavar
April 21st, 2009, 11:47 PM
yer team rocket rockin is pretty kewl
April 22nd, 2009, 12:00 AM
Theme songs:
Orange Islands
Johto Journies
Johto Champions
Advanced Battle
Advanced.. Challenge?
Together Forever
You and Me and Pokémon.
My Best Friends
... remembering those names is so hard, God. Most are probably wrong though. XD
And! Everything from G/S/C <3
April 22nd, 2009, 12:45 PM
Pokemon Johto Journies theme > All
April 23rd, 2009, 12:17 PM
I also like music when you ride your bike on Diamond and Pearl. :)
On the anime shows I like May's japenese theme song. xD
April 23rd, 2009, 12:44 PM
Norwegian version of the original English opening theme.
If game music counts though (since this is in general), I'd say New Bark Town.
Sweet Candace
April 23rd, 2009, 12:49 PM
-Team Rocket's Rockin'
-R/S/E Archie/Maxie Theme
-Catching Rayquaza/Groudon/Kyogre in R/S/E
-PMD 2 (the dungeon you unlock after Ageis Cave)
April 23rd, 2009, 12:57 PM
My most favorite song out of all Pokemon games are:
- Pokemon Johto theme song
- Team Galactic battle
- Poke Rap
I like Team Galactics gurnts theme songs since it's catchy to me for some reason lol
April 23rd, 2009, 8:04 PM
nothing is better then the original :P
April 23rd, 2009, 8:12 PM
the Pokemon XD* Cipher peon battle theme.
*-that's the gamecube game, not an emote
April 24th, 2009, 12:07 AM
Route 1 music and the Pokemon Advance theme song are the awesomest x3
April 24th, 2009, 12:48 AM
Theme songs:
Advanced Battle
Advanced Challenge
Master Quest.
The Scientist
April 24th, 2009, 7:34 AM
It's a tie between the Champion battle from R/B/Y and Outside Mt. Pyre from R/S/E
April 24th, 2009, 8:39 AM
All. Of. Them.
There's not one I dislike. I have the whole radio. They're all epic.
But if I have to pick one I like most....
Arceus theme from D/P/P.
It is.... so awesome.........


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Album Rating: 4.0it rules tho
Album Rating: 3.0It's definitely good, and my rating reflects that, right?
I could see it growing a little, and frankly there's not much wrong with it at all; it just struck me as "good."
love this album. i've been thinking of reviewing it once i get some time to. my favorite sputnik-member release by far.
also the EP itself is just side A. side B is their old demo. i don't particularly think that Australopithecus and People We Choose To Be should even be mentioned in regards to Noumenal.
Album Rating: 3.0Thanks for the information, that slipped by me somehow.
We just include the tracks from the demo with the download of Noumenal since they're both free so you don't have to download them separately. Also we're planning on having a full length and split out by the end of this year/early next year if anybody cares.
i care, brent. i care.
Album Rating: 4.0so this is uh prob the only time ive ever meant this about a sput user release but uh...
I mean a 3 is still "good" I'll take it haha. There's only 3 ratings anyways.
brb 5'ing my own release cuz I'm butthurt maybe this'll be the next Rest omg ya think???
Album Rating: 3.0It's good in my eyes, please don't take my rating the wrong way! It seems like you aren't though, which is good to hear.
Album Rating: 4.0it's my job to be butthurt in place of brent jsyk
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When you start to work out, you should focus on compound exercises. Unless you're going to be a competitive bodybuilder, you should stick to compound exercises for most workouts to always get the most benefit from your workouts. The following nine exercises will help you build muscle.
You can do these exercises three times per week. Do three sets of eight to 12 reps. When you can do three sets of 12 reps, increase the weight by 10 pounds.
1. PushupsPushups is the number one upper-body exercise you can do. There are many variations of pushups that you can do to hit different parts of the upper body. You can do them with your feet raised, with your hands close together, with your hands wide apart, etc.
2. Bench PressThe bench press has several variations as well that focus on different parts of the chest. You can do bench press on a flat bench, incline bench, decline bench, with a barbell or with dumbbells.
3. PullupsPullups are the best exercise you can do for your upper back (lats). Pullups are also great for working on your shoulders and arms. If you do them with an underhand grip as chin ups, they give your biceps a good workout as well. If you need to cheat to do real pullups, use a chair to get up to the bar and lower yourself down slowly until you can do them without assistance.
4. SquatsBody weight is all that is needed when you first begin. Add weight as your form becomes better. Squats are the top muscle building exercise for overall muscle, because your leg muscles are so big. As you squat down, push your butt back and keep the weight behind your knees.
5. Overhead PressMilitary press is another name for this exercise. This exercise is great to work your shoulders. Add some variation as well. Raise up with a twist to get a little different workout on the shoulders.
6. Triceps Push DownsThis is more of an isolation exercise, but it's hard to work your arms as well in compound exercises. You do work triceps in pushups, but because triceps are an important muscle to build, add this one into your workout. If you don't have the equipment for push downs, do bench dips instead.
7. Biceps CurlsAs mentioned before, you will work your biceps doing chin ups, but it's good to give them a better workout by doing a specific biceps exercise to compliment the triceps.
8. RowsRowing is another great back exercise, it can also be done with many variations. You can do rows with a barbell or dumbbells, you can do them bent over or seated on a cable machine. This is another exercise that many people don't like, but it's worth the effort.
9. Straight Leg RaisesLay on your back and put your hands under your butt for back support. Keep your legs straight and raise your feet straight up and back down again. Don't touch the floor when you come down, stop a couple of inches from the floor then go back up. This is a killer core exercise.
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About Parliament – The Senate
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Narrator: The main work of the federal Parliament is shared between two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Senators at work in the Senate chamber.
This is the Senate.
A member of the public places their vote in the Senate ballot box. Map showing Australian states and territories.
Narrator: Senators are elected as representatives of Australia's states and territories. The Senate chamber is arranged in a horseshoe shape with the President of the Senate sitting at the front.
President of the Senate, Senator the Hon John Hogg, in the Senate chamber.
Narrator: There are 76 senators in total: 12 for each state and 2 for each territory. Government senators sit to the right of the President and Opposition senators sit to the left.
Senator Doug Cameron in the Senate chamber speaks from the government side and Senator the Hon Eric Abetz speaks from the Opposition side.
Narrator: But it's not just the major parties that are represented. The voting system used for the Senate means that senators are often elected from minor parties or as independent senators. These senators sit in the middle area known as the crossbench.
Senate votes being counted after an election. Australian Greens Senator Christine Milne, Independent Senator Nick Xenophon, and Family First Senator Steve Fielding speaking from the crossbench in the Senate chamber.
Narrator: Because of the voting system used to elect senators, there is often a broad range of views represented in the Senate. A government majority in the Senate is unusual, which means the government must negotiate with senators from the opposition and crossbench to pass laws.
Narrator: Senators look at new laws proposed by the government and often suggest changes. They debate these laws in the Senate chamber, and examine them closely in Senate committees. Committees also help senators find out how new laws affect people in the community.
In the Senate chamber, Senator Sue Boyce proposes amendments and Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion debates laws. Senator Judith Adams and a witness in a public hearing of the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs.
Narrator: As proposed laws must be agreed to by both houses of Parliament, senators can shape how new laws are made, on behalf of the people they represent.
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Senator Bob Brown and Senator the Hon Penny Wong debating various laws in the Senate chamber.
Narrator: One of the most important functions of the Senate is to keep an eye on what the government is doing. This helps to ensure that the government makes good decisions when running the country.
Narrator: At Senate estimates hearings, senators can question ministers and public servants about their decisions and the spending of public money.
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz questions Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and senior public servants, at a Senate estimates hearing.
Narrator: Senators also review the work of the government during Question Time by asking ministers to explain their actions. This helps to keep the government accountable to the Parliament and to the people of Australia.
Senator Barnaby Joyce questions Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research during Question Time.
Narrator: A variety of views and ideas are discussed both in the chamber and through the work of Senate committees. This allows Senators to consider a range of opinions before making decisions on policy and law-making.
Narrator: In the chamber, Senators debate important national issues and talk about matters that affect the people in their state or territory.
Senator the Hon Don Farrell debating in the Senate chamber.
Narrator: Senators also spend considerable time working in committees, investigating issues in detail and listening to the views of the community.
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young questions witnesses at a public hearing of the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport, Inquiry into the Social Security and Other legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009.
Narrator: To learn more about this process or to find out how to get involved visit the Parliamentary Education Office website.
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Gynaecologists are concerned with the
functions and diseases specific to women, especially those affecting the reproductive
system, while obstetricians specialise in pregnancy and childbirth. A doctor will often
specialise in both these areas, and the data reported in this section does not distinguish
between the two. Midwives provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and
childbirth and the post-natal period. They deliver babies working independently or in
collaboration with doctors and nurses.
In countries with a medicalised
approach to pregnancy, obstetricians provide the majority of care. Where a less
medicalised approach exists, trained midwives are the lead professional, often working in
collaboration with other health professionals such as general practitioners, although
obstetricians may be called upon if complications arise. Regardless of the different mix
of providers across countries, the progress achieved over the past few decades in the
provision of pre-natal advice and pregnancy surveillance, together with progress in
obstetrics to deal with complicated births, has resulted in major reductions in perinatal
mortality in all OECD countries.
In 2009, the number of gynaecologists
and obstetricians per 100 000 women was the highest in the Czech Republic, Greece, Italy
and the Slovak Republic (Figure 3.5.1). These are all countries where
obstetricians are given a primary role in providing pre-natal and childbirth care. It was
the lowest in Ireland, New Zealand, Canada and Japan.
Since 2000, the number of
gynaecologists and obstetricians per 100 000 women has increased in most countries, with
an average growth rate of 1.5% per year during that period. The number of gynaecologists
and obstetricians has remained relatively stable in Estonia and France, while it declined
significantly in Japan and Poland (Figure 3.5.1).
The number of midwives per
100 000 women was highest in Australia, Iceland and Sweden in 2009 (Figure 3.5.2). Iceland and Sweden have traditionally had a large number of
midwives assuming primary responsibility for pre-natal care and normal delivery (Johanson,
2002). On the other hand, the number of midwives per capita is the lowest in Canada, Korea
and Slovenia. While the number of midwives per women has increased in Canada and Slovenia
over the past decade, it has fallen in Korea. This decline has coincided with a continued
reduction in fertility rates in Korea. In Estonia and Hungary, the number of midwives per
capita also decreased between 2000 and 2009. In Hungary, most of the reduction occurred
between 2006 and 2007, as the number of beds in maternity wards was cut by more than
one-third in the context of a health reform.
In the Netherlands, the number of
midwives has been growing faster than the number of gynaecologists and obstetricians over
the past decade and the number of births in hospitals attended by midwives rose from 8%
in 1998 to 26% in 2007 (Wiegers and Hukkelhoven, 2010).
The relative mix of providers has both
direct and indirect implications for the costs of pre-natal and natal services. Services
involving midwives are likely to be cheaper. This reflects in part the lower training time
and hence a lower compensating pay for midwives in comparison to gynaecologists and
obstetricians. Additionally, obstetricians may be inclined to provide more medicalised
services. A study of nine European countries found that the cost of delivery is lower in
those countries and hospitals that employ more midwives and nurses than obstetricians
(Bellanger and Or, 2008).
There is little evidence that systems
that rely more on midwives are less effective. A review of a number of studies finds that
midwife-led models of care resulted in fewer complications (Hatem et al., 2008). Another review found that midwives are equally effective in
providing pre-natal care and advice in the case of normal pregnancies (Di Mario et al., 2005), although support from obstetricians is required
for complications.
The number of gynaecologists and
obstetricians combines these two specialities.
The figures for gynaecologists and
obstetricians, and for midwives, are presented as head counts, not taking into account
full-time or part-time status.
The number of midwives in Canada
may be understated, as they may undercount the number of personnel actively practicing
midwifery in provinces/territories where there is no regulation requiring licensure as
a condition of practice. In Austria, the number of midwives only includes those
employed in hospital, resulting in an under-estimation of 40 to 50%.
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As Matt mentioned earlier, homophobes ruled the day in Maine—but everyone else knows that same-sex marriage is all but a done deal.
Or maybe I'm speaking too soon?
Republicans win two key governor seats in New Jersey and Virginia in a desperate bid to claw their way back to relevance.
Get ready, the House could be voting on the health care overhaul as soon as this weekend—and unsurprisingly, abortion is the current sticking point.
Forbes has put out a list of the Most Toxic Cities in America—and guess who came in at #10? (In our defense, they lumped in Vancouver and Beaverton as well. Thanks a pantload, suburbs!)
Okay, this is disturbing.
A Louisiana judge resigns after refusing to officiate the weddings of interracial couples.
In related hillbilly news, a South Carolina man gets three years in prison for having sex with a horse. People from the South are funny!
And finally, Jon Stewart deftly reminds us why cable news networks (and their election coverage) should be smothered in its sleep.
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