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A famous Indian tradition has been to decorate small babies with gold or silver chains around their babies. Some consider it as lucky charm. While that is one side, here is another side to it.
Lately, it is being noticed that many ladies, especially those within the age group of 16-40 are seen decorating themselves with those chains. In fact, it has become more like a fashion for them.
Well, it could be a thing of style for the ladies but it sure is creating a strong impact for the onlookers, especially men.
Though there are women in Kerala who still wear slender gold chains around their belly more like a tradition, the essence of that has changed now.
Many women consider it as a symbol of increasing the sex appeal and it is indeed true. As it is, the very sight of a shapely hip or the curves tends to give a high to the men. And for a special reason, the belly getting covered with sexy chain increases the oomph factor by many folds.
However, the styling experts say "The real kick of the sexy chain is only effective when ladies know how to tie the saree in the right way. It should be able to give a slight glimpse of their hips and a peek of their navel, only then the chain gives that additional beauty. But to put it plainly, it is purely an ornament which creates more eroticism and passion for the onlookers so beauty doesn't really count here."
The other thing which is fast gaining prominence around the ladies hips is the navel rings. The navel rings are gaining huge popularity in India. Though it has to do with the slightly painful act of piercing, many ladies and especially the new generation girls are not hesitating to sport the navel rings and flaunt it wherever possible. This is more commonly seen in the actresses and they start this trend in fashion.
Recently, Samantha wore during the audio release function of 'Dookudu'. There is no two words about it as she did that intentionally to draw attention of men. The navel rings are used to get the male attention to the sexy part of their body.
While ladies do what it takes to make them look attractive, it is the men who go through a tough time for obvious reasons.


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No one really needs to tell you how the St. Louis Cardinals ended 2011. With a sizzling end to the season, the Cardinals overcame their Spring Training loss of Adam Wainwright to take the World Series. As one might expect of a Tony La Russa-led team, the World Series champs didn't have a lot of rookies on their team, but the bullpen did get quite a bit of help from the likes of Lance Lynn and Eduardo Sanchez, who narrowly remain prospects. The more famous rookie, however, was probably Allen Craig, who came up with several clutch playoff hits, and he'll likely receive more playing time last year after a rookie season of proving he could hit.
Moving on to the minor leagues, the Cardinals continue to quietly develop one of the better farm systems in baseball. At the top are 3 possible front-of-the-rotation starters in Shelby Miller, Carlos Martinez, and Tyrell Jenkins, and Trevor Rosenthal might be a fourth. Jordan Swagerty isn't quite as good, but his improvements this past season are encouraging. And though they are not starters, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Sanchez, and Maikel Cleto (who could still be) are flame-throwing relievers that could make a nice, cheap back-end of the bullpen fairly soon.
The wealth of talent doesn't end on the mound, either. Oscar Taveras became a top outfield prospect with a strong showing in Low-A, but he'll obviously need to hit in a larger sample against better competition. The other top position player prospects are less likely for stardom, but they, nevertheless, have the potential to be solid regulars. Matt Carpenter is old for a prospect, but while that might shorten his career, it doesn't mean he can't start at third for someone. Matt Adams is large, but his bat is certainly in charge. Zach Cox can hit, but there are concerns about his ultimate ceiling. And Kolten Wong had a nice debut after being drafted, but whether he is a star or a solid regular is still up for debate.
The Cardinals currently have what most farm systems envy – high-impact talent and depth – and they even have that in pitching and position players. This is crucial as the Cardinals continue to stockpile large contracts without a top-shelf payroll. They need cheap talent to fill out the roster, and it always helps to have good cheap talent.
Shelby Miller SP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6'3/200
Age/Level (as of 4/2012): 21/AAA
Projection: 1/2
Starting the run of high-powered arms in the Cardinals system, Miller has all the stuff to be a top-notch starter. With a mid-90s fastball that can hit 98 and two secondary pitches (a 12-6 curve and change) that flash plus but are at least average or a tick above now, Miller has an ace's repertoire, and considering his strong build, he can sustain that deep into games. Mechanically, I wouldn't call him pretty, especially as he noticeably throws across his body, but the arm action is easy and repeatable. The one concern about Miller is his control, which continues to waver at times, but considering he just turned 21, I'm not terribly concerned.
Carlos Martinez SP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6'/175
Age/Level: 20/High-A or AA
Projection: 1/2
Few guys have silly arm speed, where they throw ridiculously hard while looking like they're just warming up. Matt Moore is the pinnacle of this, but Carlos Martinez is close. That fastball sits in the upper-90s and frequently hits 100, even late in the games. To that, he adds a plus curveball and an improving change, but he needs to gain more consistency with both pitches. After moving up to AA, Martinez had significant control problems probably due to having some problems staying over the rubber, and his little bump in the road is the reason he's not a tier higher, though I really wanted to put him there. As he spins during his delivery, he wavers from side-to-side, and that will hinder anyone trying to throw the ball straight. Martinez could probably use some more time in High-A, but I don't think he'd need to stay there long.
Tyrell Jenkins SP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6'4/180
Age/Level: 19/Low-A
Projection: 2/3
With a toned down delivery and more mature approach to pitching, Jenkins is looking less like the raw talent the Cardinals took in the supplemental round last summer. Jenkins fastball is already in the low-90s and hitting 95, and as he fills out, he should hit that top number more regularly. In addition to his above-average fastball, he has a nice curveball and change-up, and still showing his rawness, he'll need quite a bit more time gaining consistency with those pitches. Jenkins is a bit behind the other two pitchers on this list, but by the time everything is over, he has the chance to be nearly as good.
Oscar Taveras RF
Bats/Throws: L/L
Height/Weight: 6'2/180
Age/Level: 19/High-A
Projection: 3-5 WAR
Taveras can really whack the ball. Known already for an ability to drive the ball, a .386 average and 40 extra-base hits will only re-affirm that observation. Taveras can really hit with an above-average to plus hit tool, and he adds average to above-average power that could improve as he fills out. Questions that remain center around his aggressiveness at the plate (he can take a walk) and his ultimate position as he does occasionally play center but profiles better in a corner. If he was a sure bet to stay in center, he'd likely be a tier higher, but once you switch to a corner, you need to hit a lot more. As far away as he is, we're still waiting to see how good the bat will be, but he looks just fine.
Kolten Wong 2B
Bats/Throws: L/R
Height/Weight: 5'9/190
Age/Level: 21/AA
Projection: 2-4 WAR
A bit of a controversial pick due to his slight build, Wong has begun to prove any doubters wrong with a strong Low-A debut. That, of course, won't completely convince anyone, but he showed excellent defense along with the ability to make consistent contact. His swing involves a high-leg kick, which can hinder a hitter against good secondary pitches as it's a timing mechanism, but he makes plenty of contact. Wong also has an advanced approach, as you might expect from a college player, and he even has average-ish power. Even better, Wong is a strong second baseman with solid range and an above-average arm. Wong's high-leg kick makes me wonder how well he'll adjust to hitting better secondary pitches, but guys have done it before.
Matt Carpenter 3B
Bats/Throws: L/R
Height/Weight: 6'3/200
Age/Level: 26/AAA or MLB
Projection: 2-4 WAR
If there one was one Cardinals player mildly upset about the way David Freese hit in the playoffs, it was probably Carpenter, who is now effectively blocked while also being old for a prospect. Despite all that, Carpenter remains a solid player that continues to hit well, take bookoos (is that how you spell it?) of walks, and hit for a decent amount of power, though the organization might celebrate if he hits 15 homers in a season. At the hot corner, Carpenter isn't spectacular, but he's not terrible, either. With Freese and Cox in the organization, Carpenter is basically trade bait, but I continue to think he's one of the more underrated prospects the Cardinals have.
Matt Adams 1B
Bats/Throws: L/R
Height/Weight: 6'3/250
Age/Level: 23/AAA
Projection: 2-4
Most of what you'll hear about Adams revolves around his massive size, but once you look past that, you see a solid player. At the plate, he has plus power and could hit 30+ homers a year, and he even adds a solid hit tool. One question might be how patient he'll be (remember that first baseman need to develop into elite offensive players to be much of a prospect), but considering he's always been young for the level, he can certainly improve a bit in the area. Defensively, Adams is better than you might think at first, but he may not be any better than average even if he continues to improve. His bat will have to carry him, but it is a big bat. Now, let's see if he'll have a spot in St. Louis or if he'll be trade bait.
Trevor Rosenthal SP
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6'2/190
Age/Level: 21/High-A
Projection: 2/3/4
When you're selected in the 21st round, it will take some time and more than a nice Low-A season to get people excited about you. Rosenthal is that guy. While the 4.22 ERA might look great, the 10 K/9 and 3 BB/9 are pretty impressive, and it wasn't done by accident. Rosenthal can run his fastball up to 96, though it sits more in the 91-94 range, and his curveball could be a plus offering already, though he'll need to work on that change-up. Mechanically, he does a good job of staying compact through his delivery and using his lower body, and I think getting a full season shot at starting can end up with him in AA.
Jordan Swagerty SP
Bats/Throws: S/R
Height/Weight: 6'2/180
Age/Level: 22/AA
Projection: 3/4, Relief Ace
Due to the development of a change-up, Swagerty has gone from a relief prospect to a legit starting prospect. Already armed with a low-90s fastball that could hit 95 and a nasty slurve, the change-up was the last piece of the puzzle. The question now is if the Cardinals will give him the chance to start (they had him in the bullpen late in the year, though that may have just been to limit the former college closer's innings) or if they'll put him in the bullpen. He has the frame to hold up to a starter's workload, and although his delivery is a bit funky, he seems to do well with it. Swagerty's another good arm in the system, and we'll see what the Cardinals see as his future role.
Zach Cox 3B
Bats/Throws: L/R
Height/Weight: 6'/215
Age/Level: 22/AAA
Projection: 2-4 WAR
No one really disputes that Cox can hit, but his ultimate potential does worry some scouts. While he can hit and has a solid approach, his power may be average and is more fringe-average. When you're a third baseman and not a particularly good one (has the arm but doesn't move particularly well), you have to get your value from somewhere. If he can stay at third and continue improving his defense, he's a solid regular without the power, but he'll, otherwise, need the power.
Big Question – Maikel Cleto
Just outside of the Top 10 sit 3 power arms that will likely end up in the bullpen or already have – Lance Lynn, Eduardo Sanchez, and Cleto. Cleto gets the nod here because there still remains a possibility that he could start, and he retains some potential to be a good starter. His arsenal basically begins and ends with his fastball, which is the main concern about him remaining in the rotation, but it's a good one that sits in the mid-90s and can hit 98 and 99 on the radar gun. He does have a curve and a change, but while they flash average or better, they aren't consistently there. Another concern is his control, but Cleto has calmed down his delivery and improved in the area. Cleto still has massive potential (#2 if the secondary pitches develop) as a starter, but he could very well also end up a middle reliever with no usable second pitch.


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Quick hits and notes from NC State's emotional 75-63 loss to No. 19 North Carolina Wednesday night in front of 19,700 rabid fans at the RBC Center in Raleigh.
Play of the game
NC State was trailing 60-56 with 5:21 left in the game after freshman guard Lorenzo Brown hit a runner in a one-on-one move against UNC freshman wing Harrison Barnes. Brown was fouled, but just 15 seconds after Wolfpack freshman guard Ryan Harrow missed a pair of free throws, Brown missed his attempt.
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UNC senior center Justin Knox missed the front end of a one-and-one on the ensuing possession, and that set up the crucial play of the game. First UNC sophomore forward John Henson rejected a lay-up attempt by NC State freshman forward C.J. Leslie. On the other end of the court, Henson missed a close shot, but Barnes came grabbed the rebound with two hands and while in mid-air slammed the offensive board back in with one hand, giving UNC a 62-56 lead with 4:02 left.
Highlight of the game
Seems like Leslie is good for one highlight dunk every game. He made a baseline move around UNC junior center Tyler Zeller and threw down a nice one-handed reverse dunk on the other side of the basket over Zeller to cut UNC's lead to 40-35 with 16:23 left in the game.
Player of the game
Barnes had a miserable first half, missing all six of his shot attempts and settling for two points on a pair of free throws. The second half was a complete 180-degree difference.
Barnes made 6 of 11 shots, including 2 of 5 three-pointers, to finish with a game-high 16 points. He also added eight rebounds.
With UNC leading 54-52 with 7:31 left in the game, Barnes made a crucial jumper to start a 13-7 Tar Heels run over the next 5:30-plus minutes during which Barnes scored seven points.
Strickland steps up
Before Barnes took over the game, the player of the night looked like it was going to UNC sophomore guard Dexter Strickland. His back-to-back fast break baskets in the first half cut NC State's 19-9 lead to 19-13 and ignited the Heels. Strickland also hit a three-pointer to tie the score at 24-24 with 4:35 left. He finished with nine first half points and was the primary reason UNC led 31-29 at halftime.
Strickland would finish the game with 13 points and was the lone UNC player to make over half his shot attempts. He finished 5 of 8 from the field and added a pair of assists and two steals in 34 minutes without turning the ball over once.
Strickland was not an ideal candidate for a big game. He had gone 0 of 9 from the field in his last three games and averaged 2.5 points during his last four contests.
Henson steps up
The first time NC State and UNC played, the combination of Barnes and Henson dominated. The two were not quite as dominant Wednesday night, but they certainly made their presences felt.
Barnes had a then-career high 25 points against State in an 84-64 UNC win in Chapel Hill Jan. 29. Henson had 16 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocked shots. His swats total tied a career-high.
Wednesday night, Henson was not as effective offensively, scoring eight points on 3-of-8 shooting, but he was a force in the paint. He had 15 rebounds and six blocks in 33 minutes. In two games vs. State Henson averaged 12 points, 15.5 rebounds and 6.5 blocks.
Wolfpack highlights
Since the week-long break following the debacle at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham when Duke routed NC State 76-52 Feb. 5, NC State has turned in four good efforts. The Pack played with noticeable intensity and effort in an at-times physical contest with UNC.
One spark off the bench was sophomore center Jordan Vandenberg. The 7-foot-1 Australian had not played more than four minutes in any ACC game this year and had not scored a single point since he had two against Arizona Dec. 19. Vandenberg played 15 minutes Wednesday night and went 2 of 3 from the field, both dunks. One of his slams was off an alley-oop feed from Brown. Vandenberg finished with four points, three rebounds and three blocked shots.
Brown played a good all-around floor game, scoring 11 points on 5-of-11 shooting and adding eight assists, five rebounds and three steals with just three turnovers in 34 minutes. Brown matched his career-high in assists which he set last time out at Maryland last Sunday night.
The game was Brown's first double-digit scoring performance since he had 15 at Duke Feb. 5. Brown seems to enjoy playing against UNC. The first time these two teams met Brown had 20 points and seven assists.
Lowe gets T'd up
After the game, NC State head coach Sidney Lowe clearly tried hard to bite his tongue when asked about his technical foul. He also claimed his team was "confused" after the game when asked about his team's state of mind, but Lowe quickly said he did not want to say more.
Lowe's ire may have been particularly directed at official Michael Stephens, who one reporter said after the game was officiating his first ever NC State contest. Stephens engaged in a lengthy conversation with Henson just before the start of the second half that got Wolfpack assistant coach Monte Towe visibly upset. It was also Stephens who called a controversial intentional foul on NC State sophomore wing Scott Wood in the first half.
After Henson and Zeller both appeared to have blocked a shot attempt from NC State senior forward Tracy Smith with 1:38 left, Henson started talking trash to Smith. Lowe yelled at Stephens that Henson was taunting, and Lowe hinted after the game he believed Smith was fouled on the play as well. After UNC head coach Roy Williams called a timeout with 1:24 left, Stephens warned Lowe not to yell at him, but Lowe continued and Stephens gave him a technical.
Lowe said after the game he thought it was his first technical foul as a head coach at NC State.
What the loss means
NC State falls to 14-13 on the year and 4-9 in the ACC. Due to Miami and Virginia's wins Wednesday night, NC State is now alone in 10th place in the ACC, one game ahead of Georgia Tech who travels to NC State Saturday afternoon. NC State would play Boston College in the first round of the ACC Tournament if the event were held today. NC State is also now assured of a losing conference record for the fifth straight season.
North Carolina improves to 21-6 on the year and 11-2 in the ACC. The Heels clinched a first round bye in the ACC Tournament with the win and cannot be seeded any lower than fourth.
UNC sweeps the season series against the Pack and improves to 144-75 all-time against State. Carolina has won 10 in a row against State and 20 of the last 25 games. The Heels are 9-3 in the RBC Center and 60-44 overall in Raleigh. Williams is 21-1 all-time dating back to his days as a head coach at Kansas against NC State.
Other stats of note
- UNC outrebounded NC State 47-33 overall and 19-12 on the offensive glass. The Heels had a 20-6 second-chance points advantage.
¬- NC State outscored UNC 42-34 in the paint and 18-11 in fast break points. The Pack's bench also outscored the Carolina reserves 16-13.
- The Heels had a 16-14 edge in points off turnovers despite the fact that NC State won the turnover battle 11-10.


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The Congress and the President adopted the Taxpayers Relief Act (TRA) of 1997 during October of 1997. New tax benefits are available to help families meet the cost of post-secondary education. The following tax benefits are available to the student, student's spouse, or taxpayer that claims the student as a dependent. Only one of the following benefits may be used for a student each tax year.
The Hope Scholarship Credit is a tax credit, NOT a scholarship. The Hope credit is available on a per-student basis. It can be claimed only for two tax years and applies only to the first two years of post-secondary education. You can claim a Hope credit only for eligible students who meet all of the following requirements:
A $1,500 per year maximum nonrefundable credit benefit is available for qualified higher education qualified expenses (i.e. 100% of the first $1,000 paid and 50% of the second $1,000 paid).
The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is available to certain taxpayers for qualified tuition and fees paid during the tax year, for academic terms beginning after December 31, 1998. This credit applies to tuition and fees paid for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education course work. Scholarships, grants, and other tax-free tuition benefits such as tuition remission offset eligible education expenses. Unlike the Hope Credit:
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Midnight showing of Harry Potter movie premier is tonight
A late night is in store for Harry Potter fans, as his latest film premiers to sold-out audiences at midnight.
Lots of folks may only be half-awake when they see "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
The sixth installment in the Potter film series will premiere at midnight at theaters throughout Wisconsin. And many places are sold out.
Katie Uhlrich, 21, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, hasn't missed an opening night presentation since the Harry Potter series began in 2001.
Tonight, she'll join 50 of her friends for a midnight screening in Madison.
Film industry watchers say 1,000 screens throughout the country will have midnight presentations.


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On Friday December 7th, Go Daddy hosted a huge year-end Holiday party at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ where Bob and Renee Parsons presented the Semper Fi Fund with checks totaling $2 million. The first $1 million check came from generous donors, including Go Daddy customers, the second $1 million check represented the matching funds from Go Daddy and the Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation who began their United States Marine Corps 237th birthday tribute with matching gifts campaign in November. On hand were approximately 5,000 employees and guests including Nascar driver Danica Patrick and IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe. Semper Fi Fund's Karen Guenther, Sondria Saylor, and Karen Kawachi accepted the check along with wounded service members, Eddie Wright, Tony Porta, Manny Delrio and Aaron Mankin.
"Our Semper Fi Fund members are blessed to have the support of Go Daddy and The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation. Their matching fund program was not something we expected. This money will definitely make a difference with so many of our veterans." – Semper Fi Fund President, CEO and Founder Karen Guenther
The Holiday party was a fantastic way to celebrate this amazing effort and inspiring dedication to our nation's injured service members. On behalf of the entire Semper Fi Fund family, THANK YOU Go Daddy, The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation, and ALL of who donated to this campaign and share in our crucial mission of "serving those who preserve our freedom!"
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Ethan Alex Stevenson, 18, excelled in choir, and at an early age, discovered that he loved to sing. He received his high school letter in choir, and proudly wears his letterman's jacket. He and some senior friends wowed the crowd inside the Adams Center with a musical number during the graduation ceremony.
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The median price for a home in the D.C. region rose to $430,000 last month, a record high for the month of May, according to data released Tuesday by RealEstate Business Intelligence, a subsidiary of MRIS, the Rockville-based multiple listing service.
Although prices seem to be moderating — the year-over-year increase of $17,500 or 1.2 percent from May 2013 was the smallest in recent months — there have been 28 consecutive months of price growth in this region.
Condominiums experienced the biggest gains, rising 5.1 percent year-over-year to $310,000. Townhomes grew 5 percent year-over-year to $410,000, and single-family detached homes increased 2.3 percent to $552,634.
The price gains have mainly been in the District and Maryland, while Northern Virginia has been flat. Four Virginia jurisdictions – Alexandria, Fairfax City, Fairfax County and Loudoun County – had year-over-year decreases in median price. Falls Church City's 24.1 percent increase had more to do with the small sample size (16 sales) than significant price fluctuations.
A decline in bank-mediated sales and tight inventory are what has been pushing home prices steadily higher. After years of creating a drag on the market, foreclosures and short sales are disappearing. There was a 35.3 percent year-over-year decrease in short sales and foreclosures last month, marking 39 consecutive months of double-digit percentage declines in bank-mediated sales.
Rising home prices have boosted the number of homes for sale, but listings remain well below peak. There were 10,446 listings last month, the first time inventory has topped the 10,000 level since June 2012, and active listings have shown year-over-year increases in each of the past eight months. But even with the rise in inventory, the number of homes on the market is nearly 60 percent lower than the peak in September 2007.
The high end of the market is showing the most growth, and that's good news for luxury buyers. New listings in the $1 million and higher price range were up 23 percent last month compared to May 2013. First-time home buyers should also be encouraged. New listings for homes priced between $300,000 and $400,000 were up 17.7 percent. Move-up buyers face the toughest competition for homes. New listings for homes priced between $500,000 and $600,000 were up just 6.6 percent.
Another month of listless sales indicates that the market still has not recovered from its swoon set in motion by October's government shutdown. The 4,511 sales in the region last month were 10.6 percent less than May 2013, marking the sixth time in the past seven months that home sales have had year-over-year declines. With pending sales — homes under contract but the deals have not closed — declining year-over-year for the sixth consecutive month, the trend is likely to continue.
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Traffic congestion eased slightly in the San Diego area in 2007, aided primarily by soaring gas prices and the beginning of a nationwide recession, according to a study released today.
According to the Texas Transportation Institute's 2009 Urban Mobility Report, the high gas prices kept many motorists off the roads, particularly in the second half of 2007, the most recent year for which figures were available.
In the San Diego area, the average 2007 commuter spent 52 hours stalled in traffic, the report found. That's a slight improvement from 54 hours in 2006.
Traffic delay cost the average San Diego commuter an estimated $1,081, based on $15.47 an hour of personal cost, plus excess fuel consumption.
The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana area had the worst traffic congestion in the nation, with the average commuter spending 70 hours stalled in traffic, the report found. The Washington, D.C.-Virginia-Maryland region placed second, with 62 hours of average delay.
According to the report, traffic delay cost the average Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana area commuter an estimated $1,480 in 2007.
Nationally, commuters spent one less hour stuck in traffic in 2007 than they did in 2006, and wasted one less gallon of gas.
The study's authors said the changes are small, but they represent a rare break in what has been a 25-year pattern of growth.
"This is a very small change. No one should expect to be driving the speed limit on their way to work because of this," said researcher David Schrank.
According to the study, the overall national cost of traffic delay -- based on wasted fuel and lost productivity -- reached $87.2 billion in 2007, more than $750 for every U.S. commuter. The total amount of wasted fuel topped 2.8 billion gallons, and the amount of wasted time was 4.2 billion hours -- nearly one full work week for every traveler.
Researchers recommended that major cities add roadway and public transportation capacity in high-demand areas and diversify development patterns to make walking, biking and mass transit more practical.
"The best solutions are going to be those in which actions by transportation agencies are complemented by businesses, manufacturers and commuters," said researcher Tim Lomax. "There's a mindset that says that this is a city government's job or a state (Department of Transportation's) job, but the problem is far too big for transportation agencies alone to address it adequately."
Researchers noted that the decrease in delay is not likely to last.
Congestion has been increasing over the past 25 years, generally interrupted only when a recession hits. When the economy rebounds, so does the congestion, according to the study.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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An Investigation of the Equal Commission Rate Policy for a Multi-Product Salesforce
For a multi-product sales force, the policy of paying commissions as an equal percentage of realized gross margins is shown to be in general, nonoptimal from the firm's profit maximization point of view. For a homogeneous salesforce, the nonoptimality results from the fact that earlier research while taking into account the effect of commission rates on a salesperson's allocations of total time to the multiple products, has not incorporated the effect of commission rates on salesperson's total selling time (resulting from his/her trading off income vs. total time to maximize utility). The equal commission rate policy is, however, optimal for the cases of (i) salesperson with a fixed total selling time and a minimum income requirement and (ii) "fair-income" salesperson whose total selling time is merely a function of income (and not based on rate of change of income as in the utility maximization case). If the salesforce is heterogeneous (e.g., different salespersons have differing sales responses to selling time) this makes the equal commission rate policy to be, in general, nonoptimal even for the restrictive cases (i) and (ii). It is suggested that the commission rates be set higher for products with greater elasticities (relating quantities sold to selling times). The common practice of paying commissions as a percentage of total dollar sales (rather than gross margins) is shown to be optimal under certain assumptions.
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My Memory's Not So Good
by Matthew Payne
Inspired by Joan Mans
Over a period of twenty or more years - in the 1970s-19902 - Joan Mans was a member of St. John's and well known in the city as a person who hunded out programs at the arts envents. She was a vital personality who lived alone on public assistance and enjoyed the company of many young people - especially those in the arts.
In Joan's latter years, she was befriended by Matthew Payne, a promising young actor and playwright who is often seen on the stage at the Belfry Theatre. He was with Joan when she died and Matthew later sponsored a public event at the Belfry Theatre where thhose who knew Joan could speak of their relationship with and memory of Joan. The theatre was packed.
Currently, the Belfry Theatre's Spark Festival is underway and one of the features is the initial public reading of Payne's new work, "My Memory Is Not So Good"
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Barron's has broken out its test prep imprint into a separate division, it announced today. Bob O'Sullivan, who has been with the company for 10 years, most recently as managing editor, will be publisher of the Test Preparation division beginning February 1. O'Sullivan will assume all managerial responsibility for editorial and production, and will work on expanding the program both in print and digitally. He will report to Barron's president and publisher Ellen Sibley.
O'Sullivan said separating test prep into its own division was "a question of focus." Up until now, test prep books were part of all Barron's editors' lists. But in recent years, as the test prep market has grown, O'Sullivan said, the company realized it needed to separate its test prep publishing program into a distinct entity. "The test prep market has gotten larger, and competitors have gotten more frequent, and there's more for students to choose from," he said. O'Sullivan expects that having a team of editors (there will be four, plus an editorial assistant) to focus exclusively on test prep will help Barron's "deliver content in a way that's going to maximize sales."
Barron's test prep division will also expand its formats to offer content digitally, O'Sullivan said, including iPhone apps and Web-based products.
Barron's publishes about 50 test prep titles a year, in addition to books on foreign language learning, pet care, cookbooks, business and finance, parenting, and art instruction, as well as children's books.


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" Genre: Crime & Thriller / Suitable for 15 years and over / Director: Sean Durkin / Actors: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Hugh Dancy, Brady Corbet ... / DVD released 2012-05-28 at 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment / Features of the DVD: Widescreen, PAL "
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I used to work in a cinema and during that time I got free tickets to any and every film that was released. I pretty much watched every film released between October 2010-2011 and when I left the job I had major withdrawal symptoms. This is one of the film I just missed out on seeing so when it came out on DVD I decided to buy it as I could tell from the trailer it was my kind of thing.
The plot of the film centres around an emotionally disturbed young girl called Martha (Elizabeth Olsen). At the beginning of the film she flees from an abusive cult which is led by Patrick (John Hawkes). Patrick is charismatic and charming but beneath this enigmatic persona lies a deeper and much darker aspect of his personality. Martha escapes to a diner where there are attempts by other members of the group to coax her back, unsuccessful they leave and she calls her sister, Lucy, to come and pick her up. She takes her to her house and Martha stays there with Lucy and her husband.
Martha tells her sister very little though her behaviour begins to alarm Lucy. Martha openly swims naked, she flouts house rules and at one point she deliberately enters the room while Lucy and her husband have sex. She is obviously struggling to readjust to living in normal society and is increasingly plagued by paranoid thoughts. The film flashes back to Martha's introduction to the cult, which aim to lead a self-sufficient life on their farm. They seem to have a harmonious and idyllic set up which Martha is keen to be a part of until she is introduced to the darker side of this cult. Patrick clearly takes a keen interest in Martha and forces himself upon her, taking with him her virginity. While Martha is clearly scarred by this first sexual experience the other women assure her that she is lucky.
It is clear that Martha's perception of acceptable behaviour has been warped by her involvement with this group of people. It becomes increasingly obvious that she was forced to compromise herself in order to preserve the peace of the group, and that eventually this became normal. In one flashback Martha is seen grooming and drugging a girl who is to experience the same ritual rape as Martha. Later members of the group, including Martha, break into a house where they steal possessions and kill the owner. As the acts become more violent and depraved it is clear that Martha's grip on reality is slipping and how in turn this has shaped her into the emotional mess she is when Lucy finds her.
Eventually Martha's behaviour becomes too much for her sister and brother-in-law. They ask her to leave their house and visit a treatment facility, which they offer to pay for. On the morning they leave Martha sees a man watching her as she swims. When they are driving the same man jumps into a parked car and begins to follow them, this is where the film ambiguously ends.
It is unclear from the ending whether or not the man is real, or a figment of Martha's increasingly paranoid mind. In any case as a viewer you are left wondering whether Martha is set to suffer further at the hands of this cruel and controlling man and if the treatment she receives will manage to heal some of her pain. In fact there are so many unanswered questions at the end of this film that you almost feel a little cheated by the ending. Having reflected at length on this though I have ultimately decided the ending seems very apt. Martha is damaged and her mind fractured by the things she has experienced. Her perception of the world has been almost irrevocably altered and so to be left questioning everything the viewer is immersed into this disjointed state of mind and ultimately shares in Martha's confusion and mistrust.
I have to say that Elizabeth Olsen (another Olsen sister) is simply incredibly in this film. She completely embodies the role of Martha and she comes across as being very believable. I also thought that many of the other characters were played remarkably well and overall the casting was fantastic.
The film is dark and disturbing in many ways. It reminds me very much of the Manson family and their related criminal history. In this way the plot seemed utterly believable and in the same breath completely heart breaking to watch. The psychology vulnerability of the human mind is what comes across so strongly in this film and how painstaking a task it can be to piece together the fragments.
This is a film that I would happily see again and again and each time I expect to pick up of slight nuances that tell a new aspect of the story. I would definitely recommend this film is you are at all interested in human psychology or the effects of trauma. It is a thought provoking and thoroughly interesting film with what feels to me like a unique concept.
With a title that is as confusing and hard to memorise as this one, it would be a safe bet to assume that "Martha Marcy May Marlene" is a film that attempts to mess with your head. We see a young girl (Elizabeth Olsen) fleeing from a housing compound in the harmless looking countryside. A boy running after her calls her Marcy May. Not much confusion there. Things get more complicated when Marcy May's older sister Lucy (Sarah Paulson) calls her Martha. Another flashback sees the female protagonist being called Marlene. The audience is further confused and intrigued for sure. Thus starts the odd haunting and disturbing story of Martha (this appears to be her real name), a young, innocent girl who makes the childish, immature mistake of running away from her home and joining a violent cult.
The circumstances behind why she ran away from home in the first place are never clear, and it's never important enough for us to care. It's what follows after her eventual escape that grips us from start to finish. Having been almost trapped in her strict, psychosexual cult for around two years, the normal outside world is a difficult one to fit back into. It's the little things that add up to Martha being portrayed as a complete lunatic. When she goes for a swim, she does to completely naked, something that is not tolerated in the normal world. When her sister is having sex with her husband, she thinks it is socially acceptable to climb into bed with them. Lucy's husband Ted (Hugh Dancy), who was initially more than happy to see the return of his sister-in-law, who he had barely seen before, is no longer pleased to have her around, and wants her out of his house. More so, when Martha's anti-capitalist views are expressed at the dinner table. She believes wealth and material goods mean one is shallow and living a meaningless life, a concept the well-off Ted is far from impressed to hear, especially from someone who he is taking care of, free of charge no less.
Beautifully edited between the past and present, interweaving similar events in both timelines, we are shown the kind of life Martha was living before she found the courage to run away. It seems harmless at first, as the leader of the camp, the charismatic Patrick (John Hawkes) seems like a perfectly ordinary guy. But as he asks his crew to shoot live kittens point-blank, exploits members to take part in many group sexual acts, and readily gives permission for murder, alarm bells start ringing for Martha, which prompts her to turn her back on the strange cult. But it's the paranoia that keeps the poor heroine from having a normal life: afraid that she has not fully escaped, and with dreams and constant reminders that create an unbearable environment for Martha to live in, no matter where she goes or who she turns to.
Olsen, the less famous younger sister of the Olsen twins, puts on an astonishing debut performance as the damaged young girl, always so weak and vulnerable, petrified at the prospect of what might happen to her if she is not careful. She is distant and withdrawn, and clearly shows the obvious effects of a traumatised individual with natural restraint. There isn't a hint of awkward or forced emotion here with Olsen, and this is no doubt the single breakout performance of the year. Her older sister's house is not necessarily a place she can call home, further adding to her insecurities. The developing dynamic between Martha and her older sister is an interesting one: on the one hand we have a concerned, more mature sister wishing to do her part as someone clearly in the position to take charge, trying to see her younger sibling improve whereas Martha is far too mentally isolated to be able to accept any kind of amateurish help. We the audience can see the extent to which Martha's been hurt, thanks to Olsen's quiet, intimate performance and the flashbacks, but it's harder for her sister who has other things to worry about too besides Martha who quite literally came out of the blue. As Lucy's efforts are almost worthless and hardly any connection is made between the two, it's natural for the frustration and impatience to build up, adding more tension to the already delicate make-up of Martha who is on the verge of falling apart.
Patrick, the cult leader, is a piece of work, mastered so brilliantly by the frightening Hawkes. He is a master manipulator, first welcoming his new recruits with a smile and normal housework chores - cooking, washing, meditation, construction, looking after babies etc. Things take a dark turn as he expects the women to sleep with him. They are fooled into thinking that this is the right thing to do, whilst it's in fact the case that they do not have a say in the matter. This can be considered rape, but the smart Patrick carefully orchestrates this to his advantage, convincing everyone around him that this is merely a rite of passage for being a part of his cult. Hawkes is such an effective villain, so charming in the beginning to almost woo the young, clueless Martha, and yet turning into a ruthless, alarming leader within a matter of seconds, whilst keeping his appeal intact. It's a superb performance in a crucial role, and we understand why Martha fears the man so greatly, and it seems almost too possible for this smart guy to catch up on Martha's whereabouts further adding a strong sense of anxiety to the narrative.
So concerned with the film's atmosphere relating to the heroine's never-ending crisis with the nightmare that terrorises her every day, it seems as though the director (Sean Durkin) forgot to give this a proper, satisfying ending. It ends much too suddenly, so abruptly in fact that this doesn't even feel like an artistic flourish - looking more like a tacky wannabe trying to mask the fact that this could not come up with something sensible given all the excellent psychologically ambiguous build-up. The rest is fantastic - we are given just enough information on both the past and present to do our on guess-work on just how far Martha's head is messing with her. It's a very silent film, but not at all a calm or peaceful one.


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The definition of Standard NEM projects has been changed. Standard NEM now includes all solar and wind generators with proposed generator capacity of 30kW or less. This includes Agricultural and all Commercial accounts.
Expanded projects will now include all proposed solar generators with capacity over 30kW up to 1 MW. Expanded projects can also include generators with a wind turbine as long as the wind generator component is not greater than 50 kW.
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Ghostface Interview
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With a plethora of alter egos and a diverse array of styles to match, peerless street storyteller Ghostface Killah has kept listeners on their toes through a legendary run with the Wu-Tang Clan as well as a series of critically acclaimed solo releases. Now, the veteran emcee's stepped into the role of "Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry" for one of his most daring stylistic departures to date. On his eighth studio album, Ghost slips from the shackles of listener expectations to embark upon a full-length exploration of the R&B influences that colored his previous sets, introducing devotees and newcomers alike to a more mature side of his musical persona.
Due out September 29, via Def Jam, G:TWoP will see Ghostface teaming up with some of the game's hottest singers and beatsmiths to craft the down-to-earth love/relationship chronicles he's long wanted to create. If the overwhelmingly positive reader feedback garnered by current single "Baby" (ft. Raheem DeVaughn, prod. by Rashad of Tumbling Dice) and leaked cut "Let's Stop Playin'" (ft. John Legend, prod. by Sean C & LV) is any indication, fans will be more than happy to accompany the new, "grown" Ghostface on the latest stage of his artistic journey.
In an exclusive interview with DJ "Z," Ghostface steps into the Booth to discuss the artistic and pragmatic reasons behind his decision to record an 'R&B album', what it will take for him to spend his hard-earned cash on a female, and why he and Raekwon are, hands down, the most dangerous duo in hip-hop.
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DJ Booth: What's goin' on, everybody? It's your boy, "Z," doin' it real big, and joining me inside the DJ Booth is a Wu-Tang Clan Iron Man who, on September 29th, will release his eighth solo album under the new alias Ghostdini. Please welcome the Wizard of Poetry, Ghostface Killah—how you doin'?
Ghostface: What's up, what's up, what's up? I'm cool right now, just making moves, trying to stay healthy, just doin' what I gotta do.
DJ Booth: I've had this conspiracy theory; I'm gonna run it by you, and you can tell me what you think. For years, you've released dope albums, but Def Jam has never really put that marketing muscle behind your projects, so this is what I think: after seeing labelmates like Rihanna, Ne-Yo, and The-Dream do huge numbers with R&B projects, you told the label, "Look: I'm gonna do an R&B project," and then they gave you the combination to the safe—how off am I?
Ghostface: Um… not too far. Because, my last couple of albums, they fumbled the ball on it, and they know what happened, so I'm like, "Yo, I'm gonna do this R&B album." It's what I always wanted to do anyway. They don't got no choice, "Oh, you don't have that many singles, or you ain't got this, ain't got that." It's like, "Yo, I've got enough singles with enough big names on them, what you wanna do? Let's go ahead and get busy now. I wanted to just see what the deal is, 'cause, like you said, I haven't had that push behind my album, and everything's been going sideways a little bit. Now it should be no problem, let's go ahead and let's get busy, and that's it.
DJ Booth: You said this is something you've always wanted to do; why is that?
Ghostface: 'Cause people love when I write stories. From "All I Got Is You" with Mary J. Blige on my first album to "Nerver Be the Same Again" with Carl Thomas, even the Ne-Yo joint, "Back Like That," and few Beyonce joints I did, and Jodeci. People are always like, "Yo, I like that type of music!" A lot of females—regular guys too, though, but a lot of females are, "I like that, I like that, I like that!" I guess 'cause it has substance to it, as opposed to when I'm talkin' about kickin' in the door and robbin' you and stuff like that, it's like, "Okay, enough is enough." I always wanted to go ahead and get on some grown-man type thing, and let the people just hear how I write over these nice beats, with somebody singin' on my hooks for me, and just give the people something that nobody's ever done. Big Daddy Kane came close to doin' it in the beginning, he was like the only one. Ja Rule was right there, but I think he might've had a few hip-hop tracks on his album, where he was still talkin' about the block. Me, I'm not doin' none of that. There are situations that go on in our lives, kickin' fly game at these females, and it's just a perfect album.
DJ Booth: I think some of our readers questioned what direction you were gonna take on the album. At any point during the creation did you question whether or not it was a good idea to do an entire album like this?
Ghostface: I never questioned it, 'cause this is what I always wanted to do. When they got Ron Browz, that was just a beat that I'd did, I wasn't really aimin' for that to be on the album like that, but a few people liked it. But then you had people thinkin', okay—cause Ron Browz, he has that thing for your voice, and it wasn't even really supposed to be on the album like that. My manager had bumped it, so I guess him and his people, whatever-whatever, 'cause we couldn't get the other people we wanted on it, and then it worked out right. I ain't gonna front—he said what he said on it, it kinda matched my record, so I liked it. What you're startin' to hear right now is like, okay, these are the songs that I was puttin' together to paint that picture, for that light, R&B album.
DJ Booth: Well, one of the songs that I think paints a great picture, and has a teaser trailer floating around online to accompany it is "Stapleton Sex." Is this the first step to a potential career after music, if you get my drift?
Ghostface: [laughs] What do you mean; a porn star?
DJ Booth: Yeah, man!
Ghostface: That'd be some funny sh*t! I can't do that… I've got daughters and all that stuff, so I would never go that route, unless I go under an alias, with a different name, and shoot with a mask on. That's just me paintin' my pictures again, you understand what I'm sayin'?
DJ Booth: Absolutely. I read that you dedicated the song to actress Natalie Portman. Have you considered reaching out to her, to seeif she's interested in doing a cameo for the video?
Ghostface: Nah, never… I was just seeing if she'd respond. But I never had no thoughts of tryin' to call and get in touch with her and reach out.
DJ Booth: Let's make it happen—let's give her a call!
Ghostface: Oh yeah?
DJ Booth: Yeah, why not? I'd love to see that video! I saw the teaser trailer; you've got me excited!
Ghostface: All right, so hook it up then!
DJ Booth: I'll do what I can! Another track I wanted to talk about: "Goner," which features guest artist Lloyd. On the chorus he sings, "Anything you need, anything you want, I got you." So, Ghost, would you say that is your mentality when it comes to spending money on a woman?
Ghostface: If I love you, I'll do anything for you. I've gotta love you, you've gotta be my heart—I'm not gonna just see a woman today and tomorrow, [and be] blowin' money on her and sh*t. Nah, I don't do that. You've got too many homeless people out there that's starvin' for you to be blowin' money on someone you just met.
DJ Booth: Okay, so, within reason.
Ghostface: Yeah, of course!
DJ Booth: I read a previous interview, and in it you mentioned that there were several artists who you'd extended invitations to to either participate on this project or to collaborate, but they either said no or never got back to you. Are you the type of artist who's gonna hold a grudge over something like that?
Ghostface: I'm not gonna hold a grudge, but it depends on who you are. If I did some stuff for you and you're frontin' on me, and you know how we get down, and we done laughed in each other's faces and did all the stuff like that, yeah, I might just be like, "Yo, forget that dude!" Like, I reached out to Tamia and had my manager talk to her managers, and Alicia Keys. I don't know even if their managers gave 'em the music, so I can't blame it one the artist, but I know that nobody was getting back at the Kid like that, so I had to move and do what I had to do.
DJ Booth: Was there any one particular artist with whom you've collaborated in the past who you were kind of surprised was not interested in accompanying you on this ride?
Ghostface: No, not really. I had one artist, I don't really wanna blow him up, though, that he [wouldn't] come do a hook for me. All we needed was a hook, I even wrote the hook, and he had to do was just do it. I was shocked when he he didn't do it for me, 'cause he had me callin', lookin' like a little sucker. I just push that to the side and keep doin' what I have to do.
DJ Booth: The title of the project is obviously a spinoff from the classic motion picture The Wizard of Oz. Ghost, as the Wizard of Poetry, what gifts could you hand out to some very needy emcees in this industry?
Ghostface: I could hand out a bag of creativity. A lot of these emcees now, they're just rhymin' about the same things. Me, I'm like the Scorcese; I like to paint pictures, whether it's fact or fiction. I don't like to be too abstract… and that's what it is on Wizard of Poetry: it's just poetry. It's just a bunch of happenings and situations, in every song. There's not a song where you hear me talkin' crack and this and that. Only song that I'm really cursin' on might have been "The Guest House," when I'm tryin' to find my wife, and her and the cable guy's in the guest house, and he's f*ckin' my wife, and I come in, and I'm gonna have to try and air him out. But other than that, the rest of the album is not really cursin', no nothing; it's a mature and grown album, you know what I'm sayin'?
DJ Booth: Absolutely. If the response is as favorable as I think it will be after this album is released, would you consider doing similar projects like this in the future, or is this a one-shot deal?
Ghostface: I'm gonna still go back to the block and do what I've gotta do as far as makin' music for the people that love what I've been doin'. I'm not gonna try to change my format, but I am gonna continue to do albums like how I just did.
DJ Booth: Every Wu-Tang Clan member, I feel, is viewed differently a part of, and separate from the group. So, Ghost, how do you view your impact on hip-hop as both a solo emcee and as a part of probably the greatest rap collective ever?
Ghostface: I learned from every last one of the Wu-Tang members. I kind of took a piece of this one, this one, this one, this one, just applied it to myself, my style. But when I'm in the Clan, it's competition, writing amongst them, in the studio and stuff like that. 'Cause I'm not a fast writer, unless the light is just on in my head that day, and I'm just goin' ahead like, "All right, boom, boom, boom," and I'm catching lines. But I like to be by myself when I write music. I like silence. I don't like my music too loud. They love their music loud, they just like it blastin' and blarin'; I don't like that, so a lot of times, when I'm around 'em, I've gotta work outside the room somewhere. But onstage, it's always good to be like that. You know, I put my work in, but, when I'm by myself I gotta put one hundred times [more work in], 'cause it's just me, everything is focused around me, everybody's lookin' at me. But when you've got Wu-Tang Clan onstage, everybody's not just lookin' at me; they're watchin' Meth, they're watchin' Rae, they're watchin' Genius, and everybody, really.
DJ Booth: Talking about your work with a fellow Wu-Tang Clan member, you were featured on six cuts on Raekwon's new Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, and, in his review of that album, our own Nathan S. said that he feels like you form the most dangerous duo in rap. Do you agree with that assessment, do you disagree with him?
Ghostface: I agree with him. When me and him are together as a duo, we're very dangerous, and ain't nobody who can really come close to what me and him do, if we sit down and form a duo… just say we did a duo album: 12 strong cuts. I don't think nobody would ever do what we do, and that's that.
DJ Booth: Well, that leads me perfectly into my next question. Obviously, this album helps you fulfill your contract at Def Jam, and Raekwon did not sign a long-term deal over atEMI, so, contractually, you guys are gonna have the opportunity to do something like that. What is the possibility that the fans will get a Raekwon and Ghostface duo album?
Ghostface: I dunno. Me and Rae never really talked about that. We just know that we're good at what we do. Whenever the situation or the topic comes up on it like that, we get it done, and just do it. We find the beats and just lace 'em.
DJ Booth: Well, let me be the first to encourage you guys, when time does permit, to definitely make that happen.
Ghostface: Right.
DJ Booth: All right, last question, and this comes from one of our resident DJs, Kareem. He wants to know where he can pick up a pair of original Wallabies for under a hundred bucks. He's havin' a hard time.
Ghostface: Original Wallabies… I don't really see Wallabies out there that much, how they used to be out there. I even went to London, and that's where they originated from.
DJ Booth: Well, he can't find 'em. I think he's a size 12—are you willing to give him one of your pairs?
Ghostface: I don't really got my Wallaby collection no more…
DJ Booth: All right. Well, I'm sure a consolation gift for him will be the chance to pick up your brand new album when it's available September 29th. Ghost, give everybody a website, a MySpace page, a Twitter account, so they can find out more about you and the brand new album.
Ghostface: Just go online… go on some Ghostface sh*t. I'm in the area, man. Y'all know what it is. Just log on, man. You know what it is.
DJ Booth: Ghost, I appreciate you takin' the time to join me inside the DJ Booth. It was a pleasure, man.
Ghostface: True indeed!


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I like Diet Coke. In fact, I like soda of any kind. They taste so good and I have a huge craving for them. I also know they are bad for me. I drink soda once or twice a month. I wish I can quit soda completely.
I've been drinking soda water from Sodastream I bought at a garage sale ($2). I put a slice of lemon for taste. It's been satisfying my craving for Diet Coke somewhat.
I'm getting older and feel the need to entertain myself with some kind of project or routine. For over a year, I've been going to garage sales. I enjoy cold morning air. There is nothing I need to buy, but I am passionate about going to garage sales every Saturday morning. I look for silver, gold, and anything fancy.
Over a year, I have developed my own systems and tricks. I have my own mapping system that keeps record, I wear certain clothes so I look poor, I wear a ring made out of magnet so I can detect precious metals without being conspicuous.
Garageg sales are exciting because I never know what I'm going to find. Also, I am competing with other people. Plenty of people come out crack of dawn so they can snatch good stuff before I do. It is intellectually challenging because I have to know wide range of subjects. Then there is people skill. Some sellers are chatty, and some don't want to be bothered. So, I read people and I return my best personliaty possible to keep the sellers satisfied. Hopefully this will work to my advantage when I have to haggle.
At one of the garage sales today, I found a bag of 8 vintage switch plate covers for $5. They were old but in excellent condition. I like them a lot. I put some on my kitchen wall. Then I looked up online to see how much they go for. These are not cheap.
At Costco, regular price for 150 count bottle of Focus Factor is $18.99, $2 cheaper than competitive price at Amazon. Of course, if you buy from Amazon, you must spend $49 to qualify for free shipping.
At Costco, now until March 28, 2016, you get $5 off on Focus Factor without limit. This makes a bottle of Focus Factor $13.99. This is a really good price. But does this work?
I was always skeptical about Focus Facor. This week, I bought 2 bottles of Focus Factor to give it a try. I will give you an update... if I remember to.
I am sorry, I've been lazy lately.
I am still here. I think about my blog every day, but I am just so lazy.
I hope Daylight Savings Time will change my biological clock... and I will be motivated.
I am doing very good. I feel positive, healthy, and I grow flowers at my cubicle.
I will talk to you soon.
I just took 2 pictures (below). I thought I chit chat and catch up. It's been some time. :)
It was Friday after work on the checkout line at Costco . I had three items in my cart and was anxious to start the weekend. In front of me was an old man with a cart full of stuff. He was in his 70's. The cashier pointed out that his membership was expired. The old man didn't want to renew his membership. The old man and the cashier had a long conversation. Then some stranger (gentleman) offered his membership card to him. But, that would only work if the old man had cash, which he didn't. The stranger told the old man to go get cash, that he would wait for him. It went on and on... and people stuck behind him wanted to go home.
Finally, the poor old man gave up and walked away. I felt bad... poor old man.
That's when I turn to the cashier.I said... "Can I have his pineapple?"
I spent $4 Saturday at garage sales. I love garage sales. Garage sales are fun and exciting.
(picture above) I bought a small glass cake dome for $1. Sodastream was $2. It came with the CO2 tank that's not empty yet. Sodastreams normally sell for $60 and up.
Then I went to this garage sale where everything he had was cheap and dusty. I saw this little box of full of junk. But, this box was interesting. I saw one item that looked like a vintage silver. So, I offered him $1 for the entire box.
I took the little box home. Indeed, most items were trash, but I found 2 pieces of silver. And I found an elongated penny from 1934 Chicago World's Fair. They sell for $10-$35 at eBay.
* Update: I found out after writing this blog that the tulips I like is called "Triumph." So, basically I bought the wrong kind of tulip bulbs. But, my review stays the same. The bulbs I bought from Costco didn't bring me much joy and satisfacion.
* This is my personal opinion. Some (a lot of) people may not agree with me. Additionally, I still have a faith in Costco, because the flowers did look like the picture on the package. I didn't know there were differnt breeds of tulips. Costco was selling less expensive kind.
Last year, I bought some tulip bulbs from Costco, but they were disappointing. Flowers bloomed OK, but I was not satisfied with the quality and performance of them.
These Costco Tulips were not the kind of tulips that most people desire. These were "K-Mart versions" of tulips. Flower were small and "ugly". They bloomed for only a few days. It was cute, I did it once, but I shall not repeat it this year. I will buy more expensive tulip bulbs from local garden center.
Below picture is tulips I brought from Costco (2015). All 50 bulbs produced flowers similar to this.
At the same time last year, I bought a few tulip bulbs from local garden center. They were much more expensive. But they brought me more joy and satisfaction. Flowers stayed bloomed for much longer time. I am looking forward to grow these tulips again this Spring.
Below is images of a tulip I bought from local garden center.


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Most teens moms are on welfare and DO NOT graduate from college...
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So stop coming on here lying about how you not only graduated, but have great jobs and wonderful careers. Most of you are on welfare.
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I was technically a teen mom. Ill have my BA in Septemmber and have always had a stable income.
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Social, educational and financial costs of teen pregnancy
- The United State spends $7 billion each year due to the costs of teen pregnancy.
- Only one-third of teenage mothers complete high school and receive their diplomas
- By age 30, only 1.5 percent of women who had pregnancies as a teenager have a college degree.
- 80 percent of unmarried teen mothers end up on welfare
- Within the first year of becoming teen mothers, one-half of unmarried teen mothers go on welfare.*
- The daughters of teen mothers are 22 percent more likely than their peers to become teen mothers.
- Sons of teenaged mothers have a 13 percent greater chance of ending up in prison as compared to their peers.
Can't pull the wool over your eyes!
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Historically, nearly half of all teenage mothers receive welfare within five years of becoming parents (USGAO 1994).
Not only are your statistics 10 years out of date, but "nearly half" does not equate to most. youre disproving your own statement here...
by Platinum Member on Mar. 20, 2013 at 8:25 PM
It's not bashing either. It's reality.
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by Ruby Member on Mar. 20, 2013 at 8:25 PM
Hmmm...i got pregnant at 17. Graduated college at 21, and make $32/hr.
I applied for medicaid when I was pregnant but was denied. So, nope, never been on welfare.
I applied for medicaid when I was pregnant but was denied. So, nope, never been on welfare.
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Slovakian company Tank Wash s.r.o. was founded in 2004. The main operation activities of the company are inside cleaning of truck tanks, silos, IBC containers and disinfection. Thanks to quality of our work and approach to our clients we, Tank Wash s.r.o., could expand operations to Czech Republic, were a facility in the town of Roudnice nad Labem was opened. Outstanding ratio of price and quality of services, following of the newest trends and fulfilling of the requests of clients made Tank Wash s.r.o. important supplier of cleaning services in both Slovak and Czech Republic. Our company prides itself on employee trainings and required certifications which both we renew on regular basis. In 2010 Tank Wash s.r.o. Bratislava successfully underwent a system of quality assessment SQAS (www.sqas.org) ISO 9001:2008. Thanks to our positive results we became members of CACS (Czech Association of Cleaning Stations, www.cacs.cz) and we began to issue ECD certificates. In 2011 Tank Wash s.r.o. Czech Republic also underwent the SQAS quality assessment and became a member of CACS, according to this it can issue ECD certificates. Tank Wash s.r.o. ensures compliance with environmental laws and each facility has an ecology, occupational safety and health, and ADR consultant.


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Auto-static for the people: risk-minimizing hedges of barrier options
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Tactile indicators for historical hotel project
This beautiful historical hotel at the Rocks in Sydney is undergoing major refurbishment.
The building construction and project management company required disability standards AS/NZS 1428.4 – 2009 and Disability Standard legislation 2010 compliant tactile solution. They contacted Global Safe Technologies Australia, to provide tactile indicator supply and installation for the project.
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The specification was for the installation of stainless steel tactiles with anti slip inserts, mainly to wooden and some to carpeted surfaces at various locations.
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An Egyptian protestor uses cotton balls dipped in vinegar as defense against tear gas fired by security forces during demonstrations November 21, 2011 near Tahrir square in central Cairo, Egypt. Thousands of protestors demanding the military cede power to a civilian government authority clashed with Egyptian security forces for a third straight day in Cairo, with hundreds injured and at least 24 protestors killed. (Photo by Scott Nelson)Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download
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Question about breastfeeding and pregnancy, and closely placed children. Advice please
- Does your milk reduce during pregnancy? If so how do you counteract it?
- Does the milk lose nutrients (because they are going to the fetus)?
- Does the fetus miss out on key nutrients because they are going into the milk?
- Does breastfeeding while pregnant hurt the baby (e.g. contractions)?
We are hoping to get pregnant when she is between 9mo and 1 yr old and I still want to nurse. We are hoping to place our children close together but I have another concern, does the second baby suffer for lack of attention? I get to read and make sure to talk to her when ever she coos and give her rich stimulation and tons of love, etc. I am wondering does anyone have closely spaced kids? Do the later ones get less quality attention then the first? I am just nervous about the later kids getting left out on getting enough attention. Please no judgements, and please don't give me a hard time. I am looking just for some well informed advice and hopefully information from those with experience. Thank you in advance.
Jessica :O) aka mommy to cutest baby girl and sweet baby angel boy :O)
I got pregnant with my second child when my daughter was 9 monthsold, so I think they're about 16 months apart.. I'm sruprised your concerned that the SECOND baby will be left out... usually it's the other way around because the newborn is so needy and occupies so much of your attention that the first child sometimes might get left out... my daghter always liked to be right in my business with her new brotehr... she always wanted to help/observe changing his diaper and feeding him and stuff... and then because the newborn sleeps so much, I got to spend a lot of quality time with my daughter during his naps... so it actually all falls into place pretty easily... for me anyway, I suppose it's different for everyone, but good luck!!
I, too, wanted my children closely spaced, wanted to nurse my oldest through pregnancy to at least 2 years old, and was worried that she wouldn't get enough attention after the new baby was born and that he wouldn't get the same level of attention throughout his infancy I was able to give my oldest... As far as nursing through pregnancy goes, it didn't work quite as well as I'd hoped for us. She ended up weaning about 6 weeks ago, just shy of 18 months. My supply started decreasing, she wasn't as interested and stopped asking so often, I stopped offering because it hurt when she nursed off a dry boob, and eventually she just forgot how. The day we realized she didn't know how anymore devastated me. I cried for hours. I still tear up thinking about it. She did latch on again once after the new baby arrived, but hasn't really shown much interest. I so wanted to tandem nurse, but it just doesn't look like it'll happen for us. I have been able to pump a cup a day for her though, so at least she's getting that.
As far as whether the kids will both get the attention from me I feel like they deserve, time will tell... Right now we're still trying to get through the first few weeks, but I have noticed little things like I'm more likely to lay my newborn down to nap by himself to have time to play with my daughter, wheras with my first I would have carried her in a wrap while I moved throughout my day. And my toddler has been having to spend lots of time with Daddy or over at Grandma and Grandpa's lately, cuz I just haven't had the energy to take care of her while recovering from giving birth! But I think it'll start getting better here in the next day or so, and I'm sure it will all work out and somehow we just find the room in our hearts to love all our kids equally, you know?
All said and done, though, we're planning a bit longer of a gap before trying for our third. I want to make sure our baby has plenty of time to be a baby. As soon as he was born, my toddler suddenly looked so grown.
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Milk does reduce during 2nd pregancy. It also changes. Breastmilk is produced specificallyt for the child you are carring. So, it will be less and start to change. Milk will change and loose nutrients the farther along in the pregnancy you continue to breastfeed. I don't think it will hurt the new baby but it might hurt the one you are still nursing.
I have 5 kids. 15, 13, 11,9 and 2 1/2yrs. As you can see , the 4 were just about 2 years apart. The longest seperating is 2 yrs 2 months and the shortest is 1 1/2 yrs. It was really tough with all of them so close...but it is agood thing. Sure they fight like cats and dogs sometimes, but whose kids don't!
There really is no magical number of spacing with kids. I like the closer in age the better.
Each kid has their own special interest and time and attention just sort of naturally take its course. It will be difficult to find that place to make it work but it all does eventually.
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The Rodney Atkins Effect
Glenn and I have come up with a new term that we call "the Rodney Atkins effect." What does that mean? Glad you asked!
Last night Glenn and I were at the Harford Fair to introduce Rodney Atkins and about 45 minutes before showtime, the sky broke open and let out a monsoon. There was wind and thunder and lightening and lots and lots of mud. But not even a flash storm could stop Rodney from taking the stage, which he did about an hour later than expected and the show was nothing less than spectacular.
The reason we've come up with "the Rodney Atkins effect" is because it seems like the growing trend is that when Rodney is scheduled to play an outdoor concert, the sky opens up and the rains fall.
Last Saturday, Rodney was scheduled to perform at the Second Annual SEC BeachFest in Gulf Shores, Alabama, but heavy rains rolled in and the show was forced to move inside to a smaller venue.
We felt pretty bad for Rodney last night, but he took it all in stride and even seemed to enjoy our "Rodney Atkins effect" comment:
"@981TheHawk It's the @RodneyAtkins effect. Poor guy. Downpour at Harford Fair." haha true Happens to us a lot on the road
— Rodney Atkins (@RodneyAtkins) August 23, 2013
Glenn and I had such an awesome time at the fair and it was awesome to have the chance to meet so many of you. I plan to visit the fair again tomorrow afternoon, so if you're there and spot me, I'd love if you'd stop me and say hello!


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My husband and I don't usually celebrate Valentine's Day, but after running some errands we found ourselves with the throngs of Northland lovebirds dining together at a restaurant. When I saw their Valentine message it made me giggle. Kudos to Texas Roadhouse for their meaty message.


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This area discusses the importance of native upland game birds since they are an important part of the natural heritage.
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Hey Maangchi !!!
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I have a recipe request today : last day i've seen in youtube some "kimchi bokkeumbap" cocking vidéo… After that i've check your web-site to see if you have make this recipe… and no it missed..
One of this day's can you make some kimchi bokkeumbap ?
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