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Kinder, a Republican from Cape Girardeau, is expected to run for governor next year against Democratic incumbent Jay Nixon.
On Wednesday, Kinder told the story of his involvement with Tammy Chapman to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He said a recent photograph with her at a St. Louis bar advertising "pantless" servers, was the result of a chance meeting when he stopped there to use the bathroom.
Kinder acknowledged his relationship with her was closer in the past. It happened 17 years ago when he was a member of the state Senate.
"As a young single man, 17 years ago, I made a foolish choice," Kinder, now 57, said. "I had no thought that I would run for any statewide office, much less possibly run for governor someday."
Kinder has already repaid the state $52,000 in expenses he received for stays in St. Louis to attend Tea Party and social events.


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We had our house built 5 years ago. For the past 3 years we have had persistent black mold growing in our bathroom and have notified the lending institution and builder. The lender had a company inspect it and they confirmed that it is black mold and we shouldn't be living here with our 5 children. The inspector said it is due to the builder not following codes. In this time my wife has had cancer and struggles with her health. We are not receiving any help or information from either partys responsible. Do we have any legal leg to stand on?
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The law in Michigan is that within 6 years of knowing of deficiencies you have a cause of action for breach of contract. You probably have a case, however I do not know all the facts of the case or the language of the contract for construction of the house.
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Irish artist takes on Batman, the Catholic Church and other topics in his comics.
Bruce Wayne is known as a squeaky clean business man who spends his days sipping tea with Alfred, his butler, and his nights dressed as Batman prowling the streets for bad guys.
But what if this goody two-shoes act was just a clever ruse?
What if Batman was really a foul-mouthed jerk who never grew up?
This is the Batman depicted in the work of Eoin Ryan, 33, of Skerries, Ireland, a comic artist who's had a few pieces make a splash on Reddit.
Ryan's comics are sharp, funny, and creative. Nothing is off limits. Not Batman, Santa Claus, or the Catholic Church.
In his comic strip "The Break Up" Ryan tackles the Catholic Church sex scandal head-on. The four-celled strip features an older man breaking up with his significant other. It's only in the last cell that you discover that the man is actually a priest and his significant other is a young boy eating ice cream.
While some complained to Ryan about this comic, he believes its important to keep these atrocities in perspective, especially in a country like Ireland, which has been "battered by the Catholic Church," he said in an email interview with the Daily Dot.
"I think it's important to make fun of the whole pedophile thing. It's such a hideous reality that dominates headlines and makes people paranoid," Ryan said. "Of course when you're working on something that involves a subject as repulsive as 'The Break Up,' you have to exercise a lot of subtlety in the style of delivery–that joke could've easily come out really bad."
Ryan has been honing his style of delivery for quite a while. As a child, Ryan was a fan of comic series "Groo the Wanderer," "Cobalt 60," and "Akira." He would often spend class time drawing funny, and sometimes offensive, comics of his friends and teachers.
"I had a religious book with many illustrations that I carefully changed, like a man begging for alms was transformed into a mugger with a gun," he said.
When he wasn't drawing comics, Ryan was watching movies like "Batman," Tim Burton's Academy Award winning film. Batman, in all his goody two-shoes glory, has been the main source of inspiration for six of Ryan's comics on his website Space Avalanche. And each of them have turned the traditional image of Batman on its head.
Take "Lonely Knights," for example. The large, single-celled comic strip, features Batman behind the wheel of Christopher Nolan's iconic Batmobile while a prostitute leans over the car to chat.
After more than 20 years spent admiring Batman and his films, it's only fair to give the crime fighter a new lease on life, Ryan said.
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A person who is not a law enforcement officer acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer may record the conversation of a law enforcement officer who is performing a public duty in a public place and any other person who is having a conversation with that law enforcement officer if the conversation is at a volume audible to the unassisted ear of the person who is making the recording. For purposes of this subsection (q), "public place" means any place to which the public has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, sidewalks, parks, and highways (including inside motor vehicles), and the common areas of public and private facilities and buildings.
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Song that makes you switch off the radio.
Mrs Toast - that made me chuckle, But I fear I must add a footnote to your story: Rabbits shouldn't eat any lettuce, it's soporific and slightly poisonous for them, viz
"I just called......to say......" Aaa argh arrrrgh! Hateful bloody crap repeated endlessly. I loathe that song with a passion.
I also struggle that I wanna hold your hand was groundbreaking - pretty dull simple song, I would have thought.
Definitely Robbie Williams - I mean the "melody" to his last piece of crap ner-ner-ner ner ner na na na na ner ner... who the hell thought that would make a song? So unbelievable irritating.
Any boy band garbage really.
On the way into work I had the misfortune to hear the new Elton John "tune" .
+1 for that trendy Bastille band......
Try to gain a bit of historical perspective, before writing something off as 'tosh'.[/
Thats my opinion and im sticking to it, we are discussing the radio of today not the 60's. When i hear the Beetles on the Radio of today i switch it off. And i switch it off because i consider the songs to be utter tosh. No amount of history is going to change that opinion.
You can't even spell Beatles.
I have to add - anything by Deacon Blue, Duran Duran (especially Wild Boys - why didn't they get someone who could sing?), most novelty songs,
Elton John, Meatloaf.. and my wife used to have this Radio 2 show on with show tunes - Michael Ball etc. man, that stuff is painful!
Willy AM -- Bang bang or whatever it's called absolute cack...
Kanye West -- all cack
Example -- who told him he could sing?
Beyonce -- Wailing load of cack
The Fritellies -- almost chucked the cd out of the car window but the missus stopped me, it was hers.
anything by Bruno Marrs
the blurred lines rapey song
Anything by Queen...
You can't even spell Beatles.
Maybe the Beatles couldn't spell Beetles?
1) First attempt at everything is always crap
2) If they were so good why did Oasis have to come along and re-write all their songs for them?
for me anything by Queen, Iron Maiden or BJ AC/DC, Should I stay -The Clash and any of that voice tuned pop pap.
Jimmy Mac - it makes me projectile vomit.
11ft 7" is my record to date.
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Plopping Shakespeare into a cabaret setting seems like a very risky venture. However, so does paring down Andrew Lloyd Weber to fit into a tiny café. Theo Ubique had wild success with Weber, though, recently reeling in a massive amount of non-equity Jeff Awards for their spring production of Evita. To open this season, the spunky company tackles The Taming of the Shrew, a work a few centuries older than their usual musical flavored fare. The earnest performances tear down the fourth wall and make the intimate space work for this famous comedy, but a flimsy handling of the language keeps this innovative production from reaching its full potential.
In the director's note, Nick Minas describes what Elizabethan theatregoers would witness at one of Shakespeare's original productions: food, musicians and jugglers—not unlike the cabarets of later centuries. And the cabaret style that Theo Ubique has nailed down works well for Shakespeare's comedic styling. Tucked away in Rogers Park in the cozy No Exit Café, clowns, lovers and ludicrous lords traipse around the tables and drink at the bar.
Minas and his cast do a brilliant job with using the entire space and engaging the audience. The show begins with the removal of the backstage curtain, revealing Lucentio and Tranio staring through the windows facing Glenwood Avenue. The use of this window is the highlight of the show. The audience watches characters peer into the café, run from entrance to entrance, and Kate (Jenny Lamb) even graffitis the building ("Bianca Sucks, Kate Rocks"). It also adds a street performance vibe to the production, as we may watch how people walking by react to the show. They must be pretty baffled seeing actors running around the street decked out in Jill Van Brussel's excellent costumes, which reference Elizabethan England, turn-of-the-century cabarets, and modern fashion. Whenever possible, the actors reference the unsuspecting audience, seeking support or sympathy. Opening up the window is a truly inspired choice; it adds another facet to the production and totally redefines the performances.
However, many of the actors are unable to wrangle down Shakespeare's language. While the concepts are fleshed out and the cabaret style is vibrantly portrayed, the actual text is muddled and unclear. This serves as a painful reminder that the scrappy little company has its limitations. Ben Mason's Hortensio has a great physicality, but he speeds through most of his lines and consequently, the story suffers. Ryan Jarosch as Grumio also rushes through some lines, but no one in the cast has a great grasp on Shakespeare's words. More attention should've been paid to studying the verse. Considering the text is already full of puns and references that don't make instant sense to a modern audience, failing to give it the proper respect can be disastrous. Fortunately, the cast is talented and charismatic enough that some of the hurried or imprecise lines can be forgiven, but these missteps add up and blur the story.
Theo Ubique has played up the original compositions by Ethan Deppe that appear throughout the production. Much of the music is a cappella and has a fun, carnival-like atmosphere. A few monologues that are turned into song lyrics feel more unnecessary than enlightening. The production is also filled with sound effects—cymbals, slide whistlers, shakers of various kinds—that are used throughout. This adds a "Looney Toons" quality to this Shrew, but they are used too often. Some restraint would make this stylistic choice a lot funnier.
Besides stumbling with the language, the performances are pretty solid. Jeremy Van Meter makes a powerful, sexual Petruchio. Lamb's Kate is terrifying, yet can reach into the vulnerability the character needs. The two match each other's energy beautifully, and Minas fills their interactions with intensely physical combat and seduction. Matthew Sherbach is cross-cast as Bianca and does a great job capturing her brattiness. This adds another degree of comedy when Steve Gensler's wide-eyed Lucentio courts her. Mike Oleon as Tranio, however, can't seem to connect with the audience or with the rest of the cast, and in effect, Oleon's performance falters.
The final flaw with this production comes with Kate's monologue at the end. If played too seriously, the monologue, describing how women should obey their husbands, comes off as backwards for modern audiences. Lamb and Minas can't seem to find the right way to make the finale work, so we're not sure if Kate has been beaten into submission or is tricking Petruchio. In the end, we just feel uncomfortable.
Considering the challenges of the text and space, though, Minas' cabaret attempt at the Bard is laudable. And if you come early enough, you'll be treated to an Italian dinner served by the actors in costume—another Theo Ubique tradition. Because of their overflowing creativity and curiosity, this company is still a treasure among the storefront scene. The use of music, the window and the café space is fascinating and makes for a unique theatrical event, even if you're just walking through Rogers Park.


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I found this under a curtain near a sideboard. Was slowly crawling not really looking viable. Collected and frost it. Size about 5mms, colour glossy black, consist of three parts. I believe it has wings as it was about to move them but failed. Is it pest? Is it a bedbug?
It's a small ground (carabid) beetle, maybe a Bembidion species. Hard to tell from these photos though. It's beneficial if anything but it really shouldn't be indoors.


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The song " White Christmas " is undoubtedly the most famous and popular of all the Christmas songs. The music and lyrics for White Christmas were written by Irving Berlin in 1942 and originally featured in the movie Holiday Inn starring Bing Crosby. The lyrics of White Christmas struck a chord with the soldiers fighting in the Second World War and their families who were waiting for them back home.
White Christmas
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
*Merry Christmas! all friends TE and
I wish you and your family happiness and health!
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jurek1951 (42198) 2011-12-25 9:26
Hi Georgios,
Wonderful winter scenery presented here. Looks very interesting. Great colours, point of view and details of winter season.
ikeharel (85000) 2011-12-25 9:41
Kalispera Georgios,
Fine light management and ballanced WB on this snowy scenery.
The trees made a partition between sky and snow.
Happy holiday's week.
sacimar (32317) 2011-12-25 11:12
Hello Georgios,
this is a good white image, I like the atmosphere you captured here, this is a good place to spent the Christmas,
I wish you and your family also happiness and health, Merry Christmas!
siudzi (34141) 2011-12-25 11:42
Hi Georgios,
A lovely winter image presenting this beautiful lonely place. Elegant shot. Like it very much.
Happy Christmas!
Budapestman (82620) 2011-12-25 12:51
Hi Georgios,
a beautiful atmosphere with attractive composition and details, peaceful and calm impression, Tfs!
Merry Christmas!
paololg (31448) 2011-12-25 14:47
Yes, dear Georgios, "White Christmas" is the song most appropriate to comment on this beautiful winter image. You have created the perfect mood in winter, with a pleasant image and with soft color tones and excellent management of the white. Congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice week and a good end of 2011!
i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-12-25 17:30
Hi Georgios!
merry Christmas to you and your family as well! beautiful scenery in white! Though the photo lacks in sharpness, i still love the composition. Have a great day!
Best regards,
batalay (41257) 2011-12-25 20:13
Greetings Georgios,
I remember the Christmas song, "White Christmas," well. Recently I heard that almost all of the great Christmas songs were composed by Jewish composers (just like Irving Berlin). Your photo and the lyrics are befitting partners here.
Warm regards,
besnard (57866) 2011-12-25 22:07
Bonjour Georgios
Une belle image hivernale aui respire le calme et la tranquilité.
Bravo et bonne journée.
jjcordier (79297) 2011-12-25 22:16
Une photo de circonstance! Joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année à toi!
jhm (167730) 2011-12-26 2:30
Hello Georgios,
In Belgium a very green and warm Christmas with more than 10° degree celsius.
Amazing mountain landscape image.
Excellent depth and perspective image.
Sharpness and clarity are attractive.
A happy & Healthy 2012
Best regards,
cornejo (51040) 2011-12-26 4:12
Γεια Γεώργιος, μια όμορφη εικόνα των Χριστουγέννων για να επαινέσει μια καλή και συμπαθητική καλή δουλειά με σαφήνεια και βάθος, τα συγχαρητήριά μου φίλος. Καλησπέρα και ευτυχισμένη εβδομάδα. TFS.
Με τις καλύτερες ευχές.
abmdsudi (63545) 2011-12-26 9:08
Hi Georgios
This looks very cold and frozen, but pleasant view and the winter mood is so well depicted here.
This is great capture fulfilling the moment, calm and peaceful, spirit of the ocassion.
A splendid capture and seasonal greetings to you and your family
Have a Wonderful White Christmas
Warm regards
rychem (49215) 2011-12-26 9:45
Beautiful and peaceful picture, I like the fresh snow and the diagonal line of the fence
jlbrthnn (76039) 2011-12-27 6:11
Hello Georgios,
I usually see photos of the sunny banks of the Greek coast, this magnificent snowy landscape surprises me. This landscape could be in the Massif of the Mount Aigoual, in Cevennes, in Languedoc-Roussillon, in France. Very beautiful image, and excellent quality. Bravo.
Have a nice day.
Meilleurs Voeux de Bonne Année 2012!
Cricri (133204) 2011-12-27 8:36
Hi Georgios
Un très joli paysage sous son manteau blanc avec une jolie chanson de Noel,une lumière et un ciel superbe
Meilleur voeux 2012
sacavem (18620) 2011-12-28 3:18
Very grateful for his words, comment and congratulations on my 5th year in TE...
Olá Georgios,
Written by irving berlin (1942)
Im dreaming of a white christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
And Im dreaming of a white christmas
With every christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your christmases be white
And have a merry christmas
And have a merry christmas, too
Im dreaming of a white christmas
With every christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your christmases
All your christmases
All your christmases be white
And have a merry christmas!..........
All the best and a Happy and Healthy New Year 2012,
Silvio1953 (162200) 2011-12-28 10:42
Ciao Georgios, lovely Christmas card with beautiful house in the snow, great winter landscape, splendid light and wonderful soft colors, very well done, my friend, Happy New Year 2012, ciao Silvio
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- Date Taken: 2009-02-27
- Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Transportation, Decisive Moment
- Camera: Canon EOS450D, Canon 18-55 mm EF-S
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I don't remember where this bag came from. But I was in the mood for something mild tonight, and it's been a few days since I've reviewed anything.
It brewed up way darker than I expected, as for some reason I assumed this was a green tea. It is not. The smell is very pleasant, obviously spearmint and sweetly scented. The flavor is on the weak side, but that might have been my fault. I might have needed to brew it a little longer. The mint taste lingers in my mouth, leaving it feeling cleaner, so it isn't an unpleasant experience.All in all, it's alright for what it is, but I have a feeling my review might be biased due to my fail-tastic preparation.


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Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano, located on the south-central part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii state, U.S., and a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. One of the largest single mountain masses in the world, Mauna Loa (meaning "Long Mountain" in Hawaiian) rises to 13,677 feet (4,169 metres) above sea level and constitutes half of the island's area. Its dome is 75 miles (120 km) long and 64 miles (103 km) wide. Moku'āweoweo, its summit caldera, has an area of nearly 6 square miles (15 square km) and a depth of 600 feet (180 metres). Frequently snowcapped in winter, Mauna Loa is a shield volcano that has erupted some three dozen times since its first well-documented eruption in 1843. Many of its eruptions are confined within Moku'āweoweo Caldera; others are lower flank eruptions along northeast or southwest fissure zones. During eruptions in 1935 and 1942, U.S. military planes dropped bombs in attempts (that were partially successful) to divert the path of lava flows that threatened the city of Hilo. In June 1950 a 23-day flow from a 13-mile (21-km) fissure in the southwest rift destroyed a small village. Substantial eruptions at the summit occurred in 1975 and 1984.
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Rampant Games - Matt Chat Interview
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November 21st, 2011, 17:10
LOL. We actually talk numbers in a later part of the interview. I can just say it may be a very good thing that I kept my hard costs (money spent out-of-pocket) pretty low, or I'd have lost money on the game. As it is, if I'd had a part-time job working minimum wage the last four years, I'd be a hell of a lot better off today.
That's not saying sales are poor, for a non-Steam indie game they are pretty well.
I have it on good authority it's sold about as well as a good-selling (but non-hit) RPG Maker title —- which I could have probably done in 6 months instead of 4 years. I'm still sticking with the western old-school CRPG style — I like jRPGs too but this is where my heart is — but I won't be quitting the day job anytime soon.
And if you meant Matt, I don't think he's rich either. I love his book - I think it's essential reading for the serious CRPG fan - but I don't think it was in danger of bumping off the #1 slot on the New York Times' best seller list. I seriously doubt he's making a mint off of his YouTube series either.
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Her eyes narrowed. "Do it again."
For some reason, my mind immediately went here.
Cadance is best Carol Channing. Try reading her dialogue in that sexy voice.
(Yes, I'm aware the woman in the video is not actually Carol Channing, but one of the myriad of Carol Channing impersonators.)
"...lusty groans and elongated moans..."
Sounds like something I'd write.
I'll admit that I'm not into the whole milking fetish, but damn it if you didn't make the whole thing seem sexy. That's a real credit to you as a writer.
That being said, this whole chapter was well written and the clop scenes were quite hot. Another outstanding job!
This was different. I like it!
Very sweet. I approve. Milky titties are best titties.
and now i have a new Fetish for pony tits/milk
Seems like I'm a bit late to the party.
There's no part of this story I don't like.
next chapter with cute foal birth!
Well, this is new.
I like it!
First clopfic i fully read.
In fact, i want more involving these two.
1626942 Thanks a ton! I'm glad that even though you're not into that sort of thing, you were still able to enjoy it. Also, Carol Channing...
1626951 I'm glad you did. Thanks for the read!
1627041 Damn straight, sir. Damn straight.
1627088 Then my plan has worked perfectly.
1627089 Glad you liked it!
1627269 Thanks!
1627296 Much appreciated!
1627315 Anatomically correct equines can be beautiful too. Thanks for the read!
1627719 Heh, this one's just a one-shot, but I'm glad you liked it.
1628600 I've been trying to branch out a little here and there, try my hand at different ideas. Sometimes (as in this case), they seem to work pretty well. Thanks for your continued comments and feedback!
1628904 I'm honored to be the author of your first clopfic. I sincerely hope you enjoyed it. In a bit of shameless self-promotion, allow me to provide you with a link to another, longer story I've written about Shining Armor and Princess Cadance: The Second Time Around. If you have the time, you ought to check that one out.
This was really good. I love stories involving pregnant ponies for some reason.
1630254 Thanks for the comment and fave! I'd never tried a story with a pregnant mare before, so I figured I'd give it a go. From the look of it, it seems like I pulled it off pretty well.
Concerned about the well-being and safety of their unborn foal, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance agreed to abstain from intimacy. With only a month left before she's due to deliver, however, Cadence receives a bit of information that pleases her greatly. It will please Shining Armor even more, for he's found himself strangely attracted to Cadance's increasing size...
Lol. Make up your mind! Cadance or Cadence?
1630556 I'm pretty sure it's Cadence. According to the character tag on this site, it is Cadence also.
Yeah, it is.
But for some reason Hasbro keeps spelling it "Cadance" all over the toy boxes. And thus, sites like MLP Wikia insist on spelling it that way, because apparently toy boxes are a higher source of canon than the show itself.
And like I was saying, even Hasbro contradicts themselves, because they refer to her as "Cadance", yet at the same time, also refer to her as "Mi Amore Cadenza", and Cadenza = Cadence.
Make up your mind, Hasbro.
>Cadenza = Cadence.
Not to mention she's referred as "Cadence" in the scrips of the show.
I'll just keep calling her both names until they decide....nah I'll call her Cadence.
Yeah, it's blatantly "Cadence" for so many reasons, yet there's still people that will rabidly argue that it's "Cadance" just because of toy boxes.
Not only is Cadance wrong, but...my brain keeps wanting to pronounce it "kaah-dance" which just sounds weird.
Nice .
Weird... just earlier i was looking up Shining & Cadence pics and came across the cover pic for this story... then i decided to read some fimfiction and saw this... XD i cant wait for the baby to come! It will come... right?
163056416307441630728 I spelled her name "Cadance" because I'd seen it written that way multiple times before, not because of anything on the toy boxes. Trust me, I wondered about the strangeness of "Cadance" myself, but based on the sheer number of times I'd seen others spell it in that way, I assumed it was her correct name and that it was just an oddly clever or quirky intentional misspelling. Obviously, I've been mistaken this whole time, but to be honest, I'm not about to go back and fix the error in either this story or The Second Time Around. In the future, however, I will be sure to spell it how it's supposed to be spelled. For now, let me just say that if you read the story, I thank you, and I sincerely hope you enjoyed it.
1630919 Oh, you.
1631237 Thanks!
1631287 That is kinda freaky...lol. I'm glad you liked the story, but this was a one-shot; as of now, I have no plans to write a follow-up featuring the foal. I'm not going to rule out the possibility entirely, though, so stay tuned!
Oh goodie, a fanfic with Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor (as of the season 3 premier mind you). It'll be added to my read-it-later list since I have some stories on my plate atm.
PS. Congrats on getting featured
Very nice. Pregnant women / mares are amazingly sexy!
Okay. My mind has been blown, along with a somewhat different body part. Sorry is that is disturbing.
1631929 I just hope that both your mind and your..."other part" were blown in a good way. Dang, that's also disturbing. Anyway, thanks for the read, and I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
each one dreaming of the other and the promise of the new foal who would soon join their family.
... covered in heaps of semen.
Oh, yes. Oh, so very, very yes.
Pregnancy fetish? Check. Milking fetish? Check? Lovingly married couple? Check. Perfect combination.
And extra points for any clopfic that doesn't just rehash the same tired oral->oral->coitus formula.
The writing is fantastic; it flows perfectly and the vocabulary is just the right level to be intriguing but not off-putting. Honestly, I'm jealous. I doubt I'll ever be able to write this well.
There is only one thing that I would consider a mistake: Shining's magic aura is pink (or "light rose" as the wiki calls it); Cadance's is light blue.
Other than that, I can find absolutely nothing wrong.
Easy like and fave.
i didn't read it yet. R theys gonna have sex in the story?images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/30400000/Me-Gusta-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-30456938-500-500.jpg
"Nope," Shining answered, shaking his head. He rested his chin on the top of her stomach and stared into her eyes. "Alliteration."
Pregnant mare + milky boobs+ pregnant sex = awesome.
I don't read this kind of story, but I will comment.
I'm not sure it works that way for equines. Because, you know, two-arm-long penises.
I have to stop clicking on these.
Hmm... not bad. Liked seeing another ArmorCadence fic from you, even if didn't TOTALLY read the first one you wrote with them, after their wedding and such. I mean, did read it, but kinda skimmed over it for most part, didn't read the scenes as much as the plot, little as it was. But... I don't know, just seems... wrong? I mean, it was HOT, and I did like it, and not against pregnancy or horse pregnancy (even if before/near the beginning of reading this, checked out blog recently with regards to another user watching here with a pregnant pony, and about discussion with how horses birthing is uncomfortable), but seemed to focus more on the pregnancy than the actual sex? Even if that was the purpose for this story and reason why it MAY have gotten featured possibly? And have read stories with even less sex (namely Sexty Minute Ponies prompts) than this by you/others, and not solely watching you for clop stories/scenes (watching your other account too, if not aware).
Just kinda... conflicted, I guess. Not to mention it doesn't address/refer to if Shining Armor in your own headcanon, is still a unicorn at this point or if he's possibly become an alicorn (one of my gripes with the pairing, despite its cuteness and the stuff it did in the Season 2 finale, unless Cadence in your world is an alicorn with mortal lifespan or something else; think I read something somewhere (if not here on this site) recently with her having a disease where despite being alicorn, would pass before some years). But still, it was a nice story, loved how sweet they were to one another and did kinda like the breastplay scene, even if horse bewbs aren't same as kind that were in Gratuitous Gratitude. dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Pinkie_loool.png Also wasn't sure if some remark in the story or comment here or something was thinking about, made me think about if getting another story before this one takes place (and hopefully, not thinking about Time Turner/Twilight pairing story I briefly skimmed before this, that didn't explain much about them like few of your others have)? Sometimes I hate having faulty memory, and not feeling like reading it again... at least, right now. Sorry if disappoints, but not in a bad place or anything, since I liked it, but not loved it despite my fondness for the pairing. But still, I would love to see a story with their unborn foal after it HAS been born, if possible! Cause that'd be cute, even if hope you would keep it out of the sex, unless it was grown-up enough like Scootaloo in Practice makes Perfect. Or had it on your clean account.
Anyway, here's hoping don't take it too hard and that I get to see another story from you before long!
That was an excellent story!
You did a great job of portraying Shining and Cadence. It was also really hot.
You have a real talent for writing, well done!
Thank you and good luck!
Random story of the day: (A new thing I'm trying, for when I run out of facts.)
"The time has come for us to leave the vault and return home!"
"It's beautiful, the earth has recovered after a century of waiting."
"What's that off in the distance it looks like a rainbow colored.... mushroom cloud." O_O
"Everyone back in the vault its not safe!"
"After a century of waiting and the nukes are still falling,and when the hell did nuclear blast become rainbow colored?"
Whoa, this is pretty hot. Friggin' awesome job Jube!
All I could think about throughout this was if the kid was grabbing his dad's cock from the inside and yelling "HEY! I'M IN HERE!".
1632388 I must have remembered it wrong then. But anyway, thank you very, very much for all of the love! I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
1632413 Yes. Yes they are.
1632574 Glad you liked it!
1632600 I agree wholeheartedly with this equation.
1632977 Thanks for all the feedback, man, but I'm not sure what I'd be upset about. You said you liked the story, and that's fine with me. So there were some things you didn't care for as much as some of my other works? It's not a big deal.
1633131 Thank you much for both the response and all of the emoticons!
1633153 Glad you liked it. Thanks!
1633385 I laughed harder than I should have at that comment. I hope you enjoyed the story anyway, even if that image did pop up in your mind.


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Quinn to Lawmakers: Live with Your Budget Choices
(With additional reporting from Illinois Public Radio and The Associated Press)
Gov. Pat Quinn says the layoffs and closures he's announcing are a direct result of lawmakers' choices on the Illinois budget.
He said Thursday that members of the General Assembly can't vote to slash the budget and then complain if that requires closing state facilities and cutting jobs.
The Democratic governor said lawmakers need "a rendezvous with reality.'' He announced that he wants to layoff more than 1,900 people, and close seven prisons and mental facilities around the state.
"It's only somewhat comforting that Pontiac Correctional Center was not mentioned," State Sen. Shane Cultra (R-Onarga) said in a statement. "The Livingston County area has dealt with facility closure twice. Any cuts to security staff at our correctional centers should be considered extremely short-sighted. I expect the announced closure of Logan Correctional Center will only negatively affect our correctional system."
State Representative Jason Barickman (R-Champaign) questions why Governor Quinn can't manage with the dollars that are available. The freshman lawmaker says he's not sure how lawmakers will able to address the cuts this fall, but says cuts need to be across the board.
"Over the course of the last 5 or 10 years, you've seen social service providers get hit tremendously hard, and disproportionate to maybe some of the other areas in the budget," said Barickman. "We all recognize that there's a limited amount of means that our government can and should spend. But again, just targeting some specific places is not necessarily the best way to lead the state."
State Representative Naomi Jakobsson (D-Urbana) says legislators need to look at the Governor's cuts as a proposal, and a call to action during the fall veto session. Jakobsson says she's not sure what will happen when legislators return to Springfield, but says she's already looking where the residents will go should the three mental health facilities and two developmental centers indeed close.
"In fact, many people would like to see more community-based facilites, so that people can live in the community, and have a greater quality of life, and be near families or the communities that they're familiar with," said Jakobsson.
But Jakobsson says any closures, that have been discussed in the past, should happen on a gradual scale. A document from Governor's office indicates all the facilities are targeted to be closed by the end of next March, and some by the end of 2011.
State Representative Chad Hays (R-Catlin) says he doesn't understand why Quinn would push for these cuts, especially after lawmakers earlier this year approved a 67-percent income tax hike designed to boost revenue. Hays says it's unrealistic for Quinn to expect that the tax increase would improve the state's economy.
"The governor got exactly what he wanted without a single Republican vote," he said. "A massive tax increase was muscled through, and five minutes was muscled through, and five minutes later he's crying foul, we don't have any money. You can't have it both ways."
Advocates say the proposed closure of five Illinois facilities for mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults must be handled with care. Tony Paulauski heads the Arc of Illinois, an advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities. His group has pushed to move residents to community settings, and he said that has proven successful in other states.
"If it's funded that we can transition people from state institutions to community living then that's a good thing," Paulauski said. "I'm hoping this isn't totally driven by dollars and cents. That wouldn't provide safe transition for those folks in state institutions."
Paulauski said money should be set aside to make sure community care is available and time is given to families having to make location choices.
Even though the budget cycle has about nine months remaining, Quinn said he is starting the process of working within the financial restrictions lawmakers laid out.
"Decisions made by members of the General Assembly I may or may not agree with, but once they have adopted their budget, it is now the law of our state," Quinn said. "We have to implement this in a responsible manner."
That would violate an agreement Quinn struck with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. The union is almost certain to sue.
The major public employees union in Illinois said it will fight Governor Pat Quinn's threat to close 7 state facilities and lay off close to 2,000 workers. Anders Lindall is a spokesman for the union AFSCME.
"These cuts would throw those thousands, up to 2,000 working men and women out of a job," Lindall said. "People who get up everyday, and do often thankless, frequently difficult, and in the prisons and elsewhere, real dangerous work - the real work of state government."
The union - like Quinn - said the moves could be avoided if the legislature appropriates more money when it meets next month.
The governor should not count on support from State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Palatine).
"He has come here to lecture the General Assembly, to spend even more," Murphy said. "That tax increase that was sold as temporary, how temporary does it look right now when it doesn't even pay the bills we have today."
The closures and layoffs wouldn't take effect for several months. A legislative committee will examine Quinn's proposal, but does not have the power to block it.
The list of the seven state facilities Gov. Pat Quinn has targeted for closure due to Illinois' budget deficit and the number of workers at each location, according to the governor's office:
_ Tinley Park Mental Health Center - 195 staff members
_ Singer Mental Health Center - 150 staff members
_ Chester Mental Health Center - 464 staff members
_ Jacksonville Developmental Center - 420 staff members
_ Jack Mabley Developmental Center - 163 staff members
_ Logan Correctional Center - 270 security guards and 87 non-security workers
_ Illinois Youth Center-Murphysboro - 101 staff members


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Shopping for a dream home on the first date
Maybe it's the bourbon, but lately, we've been feeling nostalgic. With writing this good, can you blame us? "House Hunting" originally ran in 2010.
When I call Anna for our blind date, she's blunt about not wanting to do anything ordinary. "You're not going to ask me out for a drink, are you?"
"God, no." I scoff.
Of course I was. Several, in fact.
Our mutual friend promised me Anna wasn't some wide-eyed Midwestern transplant who'd be wowed by my middling screenwriting career, and that she'd "keep me on my toes," but I can't help wonder when asking a woman out for a drink became so hopelessly bourgeois. Having just relocated to Los Angeles, Anna wants to see the city and suggests we do something during the day. Now I really cringe. At thirty-one, a daytime non-drinking blind date sounds suspiciously like a dry run to see if I'm worth an actual grown-up date. I'm beginning to suspect our friend talked Anna up to me more than she did me to Anna. Before she suggests something excruciating like a hike to the Hollywood sign or a long slog up to Malibu, I quickly bluff that I want to surprise her.
That Sunday, I grab the L.A. Times and pick her up with a plan to go house hunting. Not really of course, but for kicks. I'm impressed with myself for coming up with a creative way for her to see her new neighborhood that doesn't feel recycled from an old episode of Blind Date. Anna had mentioned an interest in design, and the mossy hills of Silver Lake, Echo Park and Angelino Heights are dotted with architectural gems from the likes of Neutra, Schindler and Lautner — names I've picked up as an eastside resident and hope to impress her with.
I regret such a half-baked idea the moment Anna answers her door. Strawberry blonde with a ski-jump nose and lanky tank-topped frame, she's a natural knockout. I could have planned all week for this date and still felt ill-prepared.
"So." Her smirk puts Drew Barrymore to shame as she gets right to the point. "What did you come up with?"
Our first stop is a Spanish colonial with wall-to-wall carpeting and baby-proofed interiors. The owner is some kind of producer;framed posters for straight-to-video crap with titles like Sweet Insanity and Poultrygeist dot the walls. We smirk at an autographed photo of a winking Wesley Snipes and offer mock critiques of the kiddie artwork on the refrigerator. As the realtor eyes us, Anna tests the faucets and I knock thoughtfully on the walls.
"The study could easily be converted into another bedroom for guests." The realtor corners us. "Or children."
"We're infertile." Anna says without missing a beat and motions towards me. "Mostly him, though."
Once outside we both crack up, which is about as positive a date barometer as one could ask for. We're still chuckling as we walk into a stilt-supported postmodern with a $2 million price tag. Anna signs us in with the realtor as Chauncy and Zelda Van Helsing. We smile at the other perusing couples and graze on the platter of cheese and deli meats in the living room.
"I guess this means I don't have to spring for lunch," I say and Anna laughs through a mouthful of Ritz crackers.
The afternoon continues breezily like that. We visit a half-dozen open houses that neither of us could dream of affording, squinting critically from room to room and stumping the realtors with arbitrary questions.
"Is there room for a fallout shelter?"
"Do the neighbors swing?"
We discuss the novels on the bookshelves, peruse the medicine cabinets and try to pick out the owners in mantle photographs. In one master bedroom, Anna shouts "think fast" and quarterbacks me a dildo she fished out of the dresser. A young couple walks in before I have a chance to snap the rubber monstrosity back to her.
"Don't worry, we're not snooping," she explains to the other couple. "That's ours."
My friend was right about Anna keeping me on my toes.
In the next house, we stand on the back porch and enjoy a jaw-dropping view of the afternoon sun bleeding into downtown. It's unusually clear for Los Angeles; we can even see the mountains towering over the skyscrapers like mirages. I reach over and hold Anna's hand and the moment feels more intimate than any other first date I've had in a while, even the ones that ended in bed. I realize how much I want that second "adult" date, but when I glance over I catch the realtor watching us from the kitchen window. Anna sees him too and I wonder if she's only holding my hand for his benefit.
The last house we visit is a cozy Craftsman fixer-upper nestled high up in the hills. We gaze up at its skylight, finger its fireplace masonry and accept the realtor's glossy business card, complete with smiling headshot, all without a single wisecrack. Another couple our age smiles at us. We recognize them from a previous house and as we leave; they're talking with the realtor in hushed, excited tones.
Out in the driveway, Anna and I fall silent for the first time on our date. I'm sure we're thinking the same thing: that other young couple is buying their dream home while we've been playing pretend. We've both fallen a tiny bit in love with this charming little bungalow with the sunset view and its implied endless possibilities, and we're suddenly taking stock of our own lackluster apartments, careers and futures in a way that can kill the mood of even the most ironic first date.
Back in the car, I play tour guide and point out a couple local points of interest, including a hole-in-the-wall taqueria with the city's best molé sauce, but Anna apologetically says she got a lot work to get back to. By the time I drop her off, it's dark out and the date's fizzled. Anna gives me a hug goodbye, a poker-faced smile and starts walking up the steps to a graffitied old apartment building that's pretty instantly forgettable.
I curse myself for such a stupid idea. Why not just take my first date to a maternity ward? Or better yet, a funeral home to go mock coffin shopping? That might have been less awkward.
As Anna disappears inside her walk-up, I break every rule in my book, dial her cell and ask her out for a plain old boring drink. A woman like this needs to be kept on her toes.
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Adebayor expects City to join the elite
Emmanuel Adebayor believes Manchester City are close to becoming a bigger club than Arsenal.
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Adebayor left Arsenal for City in 2009 in a summer of spending that also brought the likes of Carlos Tevez and Gareth Barry to the club, and further arrivals such as Yaya Toure, David Silva, Mario Balotelli and James Milner now mean City have more star names than many top sides around Europe.
City have yet to break into the Champions League or challenge for the title, but Adebayor feels they are on the verge of overtaking his former club.
Asked if City were now bigger than Arsenal, he said: "Yeah, it does feel like that. With the great new players, we've got we have a wonderful chance to make history, but it's all about results. If we can win ten games in a row, people will class Manchester City as bigger than Arsenal."
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Why did so many of the top juvenile colts skip the BC?
Bruin, it's disappointing for sure. Ride On Curlin just got beat fairly easily yesterday so his defection probably wasn't a huge one..I would bet the connections felt he was better around one turn than two (his dam was freakish around one turn).
Honor Code is unfortunately taking the conservative route, which is not surprising when you consider the conservative nature of his connections. They are clearly looking big picture towards 2014 with the Derby and Triple Crown trail since this is likely the last potentially top son of A.P. Indy. On another note, I was a tad disappointing that Mr. Farish didn't have this colt run since he's such a big supporter of the Breeders' Cup, however these decisions are usually made with the recommendation/input of the trainer who probably prudently thinks the colt's best days are well in front of him rather than this weekend. He is a big horse, bred for a classic distance, Santa Anita doesn't suit his closing style, etc…so the Remsen route in his home state is probably not a bad move, although all racing fans wanted to see him stretch out around two turns with the championship on the line. Oh well!
I am excited about the potential of Tap It Rich…I'm not sure he's up to the task yet, but he could be any kind. Havana – with his speed – should prove to be tough to catch IMO…unless he fails to rate himself first time around two turns which is certainly a concern at his short price.
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The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped exchange-traded fund (EWW) rose 6.5% for the week, backed by a nearly 3% rise in the value of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar. Wal-Mart de Mexico (WMMVY and Walmex.Mexico) reported strong same store sales growth for February, a month that marked its best traffic in four years.
The first monthly same-store sales drop in nine years at McDonald's (MCD) looks like it included emerging markets. Sales in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa fell 2.4%, a steeper drop than in the U.S. or Europe. While that regional breakdown includes wealthy countries like Japan and Australia, the company specifically noted that China was part of the downtrend.
The glass may be half full in one respect, however. The geographical grouping where emerging-markets sales are counted still managed to outstrip Sterne, Agee & Co. analyst Lynne Collier's expectations. The first had been looking for a 3% drop from the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa segment.
Piper Jaffray's Nicole Miller Regan and Joshua C. Long were looking for an even bigger decline of 4.5%.
Not that it's much consolation for investors. MCD is trading down 1.8% to $85.27 this afternoon, leaving the stock down 15% YTD.
Emerging markets have been synonymous with growth, but the outlook for individual nations is constantly changing. Countries from Brazil and Russia to Turkey face challenges including infrastructure bottlenecks, credit issues and political shifts. The Barrons.com Emerging Markets Daily blog analyzes news, data and research out of emerging markets beyond Asia to help readers navigate the investment landscape.
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Would you like chrome with your Pajero sir? That will be the Exceed then. The current model Mitsubishi Pajero has been with us for yonks but still has a way to go in its model cycle. Mitsubishi is stretching it out with special editions and upgrades making the popular "real" 4x4 an enticing package for people who want or need a fourbie for towing or off roading.
Pajero's monocoque chassis flies in the face of accepted fourbie thinking but the big Mitsubishi is tough as they come and will go pretty much anywhere. We got hold of the top-of-the-whizzer Exceed 3.2 CDi turbodiesel priced at a sobering $76,790 but you get a lot for your money and even get to contribute to the government's Luxury Car Tax.
Plenty of kick comes from the 3.2-litre, twin-cam, four-pot, turbodiesel though compared with the current crop of smaller capacity engines from Europe, this is a lazy bugger with 147kW/441Nm output. You are definitely aware there's a large capacity diesel up front pushing this weighty 2350kg vehicle with some purpose when needed.
Push the throttle and away she goes-no problem. It consumes around 10.0 litres/100km in mixed driving meaning a useable 900km range from a full tank. Drive goes to the rear or all four wheels via a five speed auto transmission offering sports shift and super select 4WD in a number of modes including a crawler range with everything locked up.
We first saw this generation Paj' in clay a long while ago in Japan. It was a looker then and still stacks up with the tweaks that have been progressively implemented. Exceed model has plenty of chrome and looks the better for it. The design is practical offering heaps of space, seven seats and a large load space down the back. We love the tailgate-mounted full-size spare and tie-down lugs in the boot. Third row of seats is easy to operate and the interior as a whole is simple and well laid out. Looks good too. Multi media controls can be trying.
Exceed score plenty of kit - leather, huge audio from Rockford, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, multi function wheel, cruise, climate control, heated electric front seats, reverse camera, satnav, rain sensing wipers, auto headlights, bixenons and 18 inch alloys. Not much left out.
Scores six air bags, stability control for a four star safety rating.
Practically unstoppable in the dirt with Super Select 4WD system that can be used on the move and offers everything right down to 4WD low range with centre and rear differentials locked. Paj' has 225mm ground clearance and will wade up to about 700mm deep with steep departure and approach angles thanks to the limited body overhangs. Coil suspension articulates nicely over rough going and the all terrain technology Mitsu recently installed in Pajero networks up to six systems for optimum traction and drive control.
Though not as sophisticated as some, Pajero has its own appeal-the way it looks, the sound of the engine, the way it rides and handles on the road which is good for such a big, tall bus. It will tow up to 3.0 tonnes. Wafting along the freeway is a breeze, turn straight off onto the rough stuff and the Paj' barely skips a beat. Impressive.
We'd go for one of the limited editions like the Pajero RX or Platinum models before Exceed.
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Price: $76,790
Warranty: 10years/160, 000km
Engine: 302L Turbodiesel
Transmission: 5 Speed manual, 5 speed sports-mode automatic
Safety: Reversing camera (included in MMCS), six airbags and stability control
Crah rating: 4 out of 5
Body: 5 door, 7 seater
Thirst: 10L/100km
Torque: 441Nm/147kw
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Southampton City Council said the Amber alert issued by the Met Office has the school transport unit not run until further notice.
Forecasters are predicting freezing conditions and a snowfall of up to 10cm just before rush hour tomorrow.


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Earlier this year, the upper echelons of the singles chart were briefly colonised by British rappers. In May, Wiley's Wearing My Rolex soared to No 2, provoking both a cover version by Hot Chip and a dreadful answer record with its own dance, The Rolex Sweep, performed on YouTube by everyone from Busta Rhymes to - assume the brace position now - Timmy Mallett. A few weeks later, it was the turn of Wiley's protégé-turned-rival Dizzee Rascal, No 1 for four weeks with Dance Wiv Me, which also provoked an answer track, this time from Chris Moyles, eager as ever to assure a grateful nation that though Paul Burnett and the Hairy Cornflake may be long gone, their spirit lives on at Radio 1, dishearteningly unfunny parodies of chart hits and all.
Five years ago, anyone informed that in 2008 the two former members of Roll Deep Crew would be occupying the highest reaches of the top 10 would have been unsurprised. After all, commercial success was widely predicted for grime, the genre from which both sprang. Here was a homegrown urban music that would finally allow British rappers to compete with their American counterparts - it was startlingly innovative, abrasive and inventive, and perfectly reflected the environment in which it was created. Wiley and Dizzee Rascal were its biggest stars, but the intervening years have not really turned out as expected for grime. A public that persisted in buying millions of albums by Snow Patrol and James Blunt proved curiously resistant to music so startlingly innovative and abrasive it occasionally resembled community support officers trying to break up a fight in a Dalston kebab shop. Dizzee Rascal's commercial success was moderate, Wiley's non-existent - at least until both abandoned grime and made a straightforward pop single. You can applaud their pragmatism, and the results certainly weren't bad records, but there's a certain scaling-down of ambition involved. Dance Wiv Me and Wearing My Rolex are essentially the sound of British rappers forgetting the stuff about competing with their American counterparts and reverting to the role that's been traditional since the days of MC Tunes and Derek B: providers of occasional novelty hits.
And as MC Tunes and Derek B would tell you - if you could find out which branch of Halford's they're currently working in - a novelty hit is a tough thing to follow up. See Clear Now suggests that, for all the audible confidence that Wearing My Rolex has brought, Wiley himself isn't really sure how to capitalise on its success. A large proportion of the album sticks fast to the single's blueprint of unashamedly lightweight pop that foregrounds the big hooks and naggingly familiar samples: I Need to Be borrows from Goldie's Inner City Life; the title track sounds, bizarrely, not unlike Van Halen's Jump. It all works OK, although his lyrical contributions do nothing to assuage the feeling that Wearing My Rolex's success had substantially less to do with Wiley's abilities as a rapper than with the brilliance of the track it was based on, the fantastic Steve "Silk" Hurley mix of DSK's 1991 anthem What Would We Do?
In any case, sticking to the formula doesn't guarantee a repeat of the triumph, as evidenced by his last single Summertime. It came loaded with the requisite killer sample - this time from Daft Punk's Aerodynamic - but stalled at No 45, although that might have had something to with the bizarre decision to release a song about the honeys looking sexy in their summertime clothes in the middle of October, after a summer in which the honeys were sadly unable to venture outside unless wearing a sou'wester, elasticated Gore-tex trousers and galoshes.
Elsewhere, forthcoming single Money in My Pocket relies on a Mark Ronson production job, a vocal hook that vaguely recalls Catch a Falling Star and some deeply optimistic PR puffery about how it perfectly captures the mood of Credit Crunch Britain, which it doesn't, unless Credit Crunch Britain has a burning but hitherto-unnoticed desire to hear Wiley bragging about how rich he is. There's an intriguing, lurching collaboration with Hot Chip that, along with the closing I Am the Sea, is as close as See Clear Now comes to delivering the kind of thrilling sonic assault associated with grime.
But qualitatively, if not stylistically, See Clear Now resembles a lot of grime artists' albums: a few good tracks, some filler, the creeping sensation that the MC doesn't have anywhere near as much to say for himself as he thinks he does. What it doesn't do is provide a confident answer to the big question that hangs over it, and indeed any album by an underground artist who unexpectedly throws themselves on the mercy of the mainstream: what do you do next?


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A senior Scots police representative has questioned the choice of Northern Ireland to host this year's G8 summit, citing the daily pressures officers there already face.
Brian Docherty, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, said he finds it unbelievable such a decision was taken.
Mr Docherty cited recent demonstrations in Belfast and the requirement for officers drafted in from elsewhere in the UK to be trained in the practices of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
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He said: "I find it strange Northern Ireland was chosen as a venue, given the amount of pressure and the working conditions that the PSNI is under just now.
"Officers are under threat every day. It is a whole different form of policing from that we know.
"To enter the G8 into that mix, I find it unbelievable. I find it strange that they would do that."
It has been suggested that 4000 officers from England, Wales and Scotland will be needed as world leaders fly in for the meeting in June.
US president Barack Obama, Russian president Vladimir Putin, German chancellor Angela Merkel and others will gather at the summit at Lough Erne golf resort in Co Fermanagh.
It will be the first time the annual summit has been held in the UK since Gleneagles in Scotland in 2005.
Violent protests were seen in Belfast earlier this year over the decision to restrict the flying of the Union flag at City Hall. Dozens of police were hurt in the demonstrations.
Mr Docherty joined Strathclyde Police 20 years ago and was appointed chairman of the federation in February last year.
The Glasgow-based Scottish Police Federation negotiates pay, conditions and pensions for its 16,500 members. The chairman said: "I think that under the circumstances it would've been better planning to hold it elsewhere in the UK."
A spokesman for the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland said: "We are working with police colleagues across the United Kingdom to assess the policing needs surrounding the G8 summit in County Fermanagh later this year.
"It is anticipated that officers from Scotland will form part of the policing response and details are being discussed at the present time."


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Podium Finish For Modena Sees Garcia take Second Team Modena finished its maiden Le Mans Series season with a third place in the LMGT1 class at Jarama, Spain, this weekend - the result seeing Antonio Garcia take second place in the drivers' ...
Podium Finish For Modena Sees Garcia take Second
Team Modena finished its maiden Le Mans Series season with a third place in the LMGT1 class at Jarama, Spain, this weekend - the result seeing Antonio Garcia take second place in the drivers' championship for the competitive class having shared the car with Peter Hardman and David Brabham. The team showed their pace and professionalism to bring their Aston Martin DBR9 through the field to finish eighth overall after starting at the very back of the grid, a strong end to the season following their victory in the previous round in August.
The team qualified second in the LMGT1 class, Antonio just two-tenths of a second off class pole in a very tight 20-minute session. In post-qualifying scrutineering an anomaly with the end-plates on the Aston Martin's rear wing saw the stewards of the meeting decree that the car should start from the back of the grid - making the race even more of a challenge as Antonio battled for the class drivers' title.
"We made a small and silly mistake with the technical regulations," explained team co-owner Rik Bryan on Saturday night. "The regulations are there for a reason and it is only fair that we have been penalised. We can only apologise to our drivers, Antonio, Peter and David, but with their combined talents we are still confident of a good result."
Antonio drove the first stint of the 1000km, or six hour, race - his home round of the LMS - and in the early laps worked his way through slower cars to latch onto his class rivals.
"There was lots of traffic early in the race," said Antonio. "I had to push hard which hurt the tyres later, but I was able to make up places."
Peter took over from Antonio after 46-laps, and survived a scare after being hit by another car. A Safety Car period eight laps into Peter's stint hurt the team, the Safety Car emerging ahead of the Aston Martin allowing some of their closest rivals to benefit as they latched onto the back of the queue having gained most of a lap.
After a strong and consistent stint Peter handed over to David on lap 97, the experienced Australian staying out until lap 145, like Peter surviving a scare when hit by another car.
"I had been trying to be as consistent as possible to look after the tyres, " said David, "then was hit by a Porsche when trying to go past. We've caught up but really started too far back."
Antonio drove the final two stints on a track he knows well, living just minutes from the circuit, battling hard with class rivals including twice in succession going through the first corner side by side fighting for third in class with a Corvette. Antonio took the Aston Martin into the top ten overall during this stint.
Another Safety Car period with less than an hour to go saw Antonio pit for tyres and fuel, emerging just behind the car third in class and quickly taking that position and pulling clear. Even a light burst of rain with 20-minutes to go didn't see the Team Modena Aston Martin threatened, and Antonio brought the car over the line to the cheers of the team on the pitwall third in class and eighth overall. The result saw Antonio finish second in the LMGT1 drivers' points table.
"The whole of the team did a really good job," said Antonio. "It was hard starting from the back after the steward's decision, but we drove the first three stints very well. The two Safety Car periods cost us time to the other cars, we had been aiming to stay out longer and make one stop less than them during the race, but all that did was allow us to get back to where we would have been if we hadn't had the Safety Cars.
"I'm satisfied with how we drove the race, but disappointed to finish second in the championship."
"That was a tough race," said David, "starting from the back is never easy and even though we got on the podium, we finished a bit short in getting Antonio to the title. I'm pleased for the team that we made a strong showing in the final round - though it is obvious that the non-finish at the Nurburgring really hurt in the end."
"If you look at where we started from then third is a good finish," said Peter. "It is another podium after our win at Donington, but I'm disappointed that Antonio didn't win the title."
"We're very pleased to be on the podium considering where we started on the grid," said Team Modena CEO Graham Schultz. "All three drivers really did a good job, and the team were superb with a really positive attitude all the way through."
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Kings captain Dustin Brown talked about the remarkable sameness of the roster, with only a few tweaks here and there to the team that won the Stanley Cup championship in 2012. Here's more from the veteran left wing's question-and-answer session Tuesday:
"It's a good job by management to bring in the right pieces that kind of click together. Also, the responsibility of the players. It kind of goes to how the culture around here has changed. It's not necessarily Darryl or Dean having to hold us accountable. We've gotten to that point, in this team, that we hold each other accountable. And that goes a long way.
"It's not only the role part, but the familiarity with each other. We're not meeting new faces. Obviously, there are a couple of new faces sprinkled in, but it makes it a lot easier. I remember my first couple of years, we'd have 10-12 new guys every year. It's hard to kind of grow that relationship. I don't know how many guys who are still here when we won (the Cup), but that goes a long way in the other direction."


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On another thread here, I read how important it is to starch, but what do you starch ...or when do you starch? After a block is done? After the blocks have been sewn into a quilt top? Are we talking spray starch here or that awful stuff that I barely remember?
I thought I was beginning to be more than a beginner, but I have not starched anything yet. What should I be starching? Have I goofed on the quilts that I have made?


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When an industry is in growth mode, the emphasis is on increasing capacity, margins and market share. But when demand fades, the emphasis must turn to creating more efficient management processes and tools. This is where we are in the self-storage industry right now. Every owner is looking for ways to manage his business more efficiently, effectively and creatively without sacrificing quality.
This changing game means your managers are no longer just writing leases, taking payments, answering phone calls and sweeping out units. They need to be able to use all sorts of new management tools, including software, which is now more intricate and in-depth.
Many companies use lead-management systems to track and follow up on lead activity. Some use call centers and call-auditing services for ad tracking and call quality. Others have internal systems for tracking expenses and revenue. Still others are using Web-based lead-generation tools that need daily massaging. All these tools require being able to use software and Web tools to manage, understand and report on interactions.
This is just the beginning. In the years to come there will be more management tools arriving on the scene. Some will interact with each other seamlessly. Others will require standalone platforms. All will help store managers run a more efficient shop. The caveat is people will have to learn to use them.
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How do you train managers to use new tools so they find success? First, you have to employ people who want to learn new things and adopt new and useful ways of doing them. Plus, you should hire people who want to work at making the business successful.
Before you invest time and money in training, ask yourself if your team meets these standards. Then ask each team member if he thinks he can meet them. Be prepared to replace a few people who are either unwilling or unable to answer an unqualified "yes" to this question.
Trainers should understand how to use the new tools effectively before teaching staff. You cannot just deliver a new management tool, give the employee a quick run-through and expect anything good to happen.
The next step is to identify each staff member's individual learning style. People tend to fall into one of four main styles of learning: hear, see, do and read. People who learn from hearing only need to be told what to do before they understand the activity. People who learn from seeing and watching can observe an activity and duplicate it. People who learn from doing need to practice something a few times before they can repeat it. Readers can view a set of instructions and then do the activity.


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HIBERNIAN will mark the death of Easter Road favourite Bobby Johnstone with a minute's silence before Saturday's game against Celtic.
Johnstone, who died after an illness at the age of 71, was part of the legendary "Famous Five" forward line alongside Gordon Smith, Lawrie Reilly, Willie Ormond and Eddie Turnbull, widely regarded as one of the best ever in Scottish football.
Selkirk-born Johnstone won 13 caps during his career which ended in 1965, along with three Scottish league championships. He is also remembered in England, where he played and scored for Manchester City in the 1955 and 1956 FA Cup finals.
Dundee have appealed to the Scottish Football Association against a Premier League ruling that the club should not have imposed two fines on Patrizio Billio and Marco de Marchi.
An SPL board decided Dundee had acted correctly in three of the five disciplinary actions but ruled that it was wrong to fine the players for missing training on May 10 and a meeting with club officials a week later.
Hearts yesterday confirmed that Wolves have tabled an official bid for Scotland midfielder Colin Cameron, 28. But Craig Levein, the Hearts manager, said only an offer of around £4million should prise Cameron away.


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Jon Daly has put pen-to-paper on a contract extension which keeps him at Dundee United until 2012.
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Jon Daly has put pen-to-paper on a contract extension which keeps him at Dundee United until 2012.
The striker moved to Tannadice in January 2007 and was initially troubled by injuries, but he has stayed fit this season and scored eight goals.
Craig Levein has now moved to secure Daly's long-term future and he is thrilled to have kept the 25-year-old.
"Jon is the type of player all clubs need," Levein told the club's official website.
"He provides a big strong physical presence up front, and as a target man to play in others, but also provides a definite goal threat.
"Jon is an important player for Dundee United, with his best yet to come and I am therefore delighted to tie him up for a further three years."
Daly is also pleased to be staying with the club and hopes to help United improve over the coming years.
"I'm delighted to have my immediate future secured and that it is with Dundee United," he said.
"I'm happy to remain with a club that has helped me through a difficult time and a club which, I feel, has an exciting future."